That happened to me, and I’m a no nonsense science type too. I had to go limp, whisper to “relax...relax...relax” through each contraction and the pain went away. It was really weird and cool and I don’t understand it either. I don’t talk about much it IRL because it sounds crazy, but it’s nice to see that other…

You don’t need to buy some stupid special little scented baggies to hold dirty diapers in for all eternity. That just adds to the level of waste created by using disposable diapers in the first place.

I'm so confused.

wtf this is a joke right? I opened this post and casually scrolled past an ugly white/cream and gold trim dress. Became more and more confused as I read about this story. Then I saw your comment. I quickly scrolled back up and its fucking blue with black trim! What the hell is going on? I'm worried that it will be…

Our mom's called the police once when my best friend and I stayed out later than expected while on vacation in Paris. None of us had cell service. After dinner, our moms went back to the room and we went to a couple of bars. When we weren't home by 11pm the moms freaked out and thought we were TAKEN like the movie.…

I had the same problem. Some of my first cousins were in their 40's and others were like 12. We invited 18 and up on my side, but also invited my husband's first cousins who were teens because his family is way smaller and closer knit. I literally have first cousins living a mile away from me that I've met only…

Aww thank you. I was a determined, stubborn pregnant lady. Your mom sounds amazing too.

Thanks! I felt so empowered after it all worked out. During the last few weeks prior to going into labor, I was constantly second guessing myself, because you want to trust that all doctors know what's best for the patient. I knew I wasn't being unreasonable, so I had to speak up for myself and question their…

That's wonderful! I think the last few years, there has been a change in attitude among the medical community. I got the impression from the hospital staff that if more patients demand/request VBAC's than it forces OB's to re-evaluate their policy.

Nope.

Thanks! I'm in Michigan. It was a process. My OB actually brought it up to me early in the pregnancy, but many of the other OB's in the practice were not as supportive. During the last month, they pressured me to schedule a repeat c-s near my due date. I was willing to schedule a c-section on my 42 week and not…

I had a VBAC earlier this year. I had the same attitude as the woman in Florida. I did my research, consulted with several OB's, and made an informed decision to attempt VBAC and was open to a C-section if it was necessary for medical reasons. I can't imagine if the hospital staff had threatened to call CPS on me…

My husband works in electrical engineering and was recently designing the electrical work for new dorms at a big 10 university that included two tanning stalls and (I think) a sauna on each floor. We joked about 'kids these days' and didn't give it any further thought. But you're so right, tanning is known to be…

Oh it sounds way worse than it is. You'll do great. The whole thing (labor and delivery) is like an athletic event and then you're sore and tired afterwards. But you've got a new baby to love so it's worth it. Plus, you're not pregnant anymore.

I agree, comfort is king the first week or two. My hospital cut open newborn diapers, stuffed them with crushed ice, taped them back up and gave them to me to layer into the giant mesh undies along with the giant maxi pads. I ended up making my own at home too, because they were so soothing when I was sitting up…

I love her so much. I work in local govt and Leslie Knope is my hero. I should print a pic of her to hang on my cube right now.

Yes, no one talks about prelabor and how it's usually NBD. I guess, technically, I labored for six days before going to the hospital on the morning of day seven. But during those six days, I was in pain for a few hours at night, then I fell asleep, woke up, went to work, and had some mildly painful contractions…

Yes, F pinterest birthday parties! I'm having a party for my 3 year old tonight and it is going to be the most low-key fun party. When she turned 1 and I was a crazy new mom, I spent so much time and money planning a birthday party. I even spent like $40 extra at her 1 year old photo session so she could ruin a…

A friend gave me a couple Nicholas Sparks books to read once...She said they were so good and I was bored and needed a new book. The first one, Safe haven, the girl's husband is abusive and controlling and she runs away and meets this dreamboat widower. OK, well, that was a nice little story with a weird twist…

#18...Geoducks. What on earth... I've never heard or seen of them and now I can't wait to blast pics of them to all my friends.