lellejay replied to topic VBA2C - Searching for supportive OB's in Adelaide
Hi there Mt Barker hospital may support a vba2c. I used this hospital as my back up (planned a homebirth). My private OB for my first 2 babies was at Ashford. She was also going to deliver baby #...
lellejay replied to topic Inducing labour for vbac
My baby never engaged or dropped until I went into labour and once labour started it was quick! Getting on all fours and giving the floor a scrub helped get my baby out of the posterior position a...
lellejay replied to topic Inducing labour for vbac
Hi there How are you feeling? My MW gave me a S & S the night I went into labour. I was 15 days past my EDD and already 3cms. My waters started leaking about an hour later. I had been plann...
lellejay replied to topic C section or VBAC
Hi there Sorry your first labour was difficult. I was in the same situation with my 2nd pregnancy, my 1st labour was awful. My DD was in an awkward position (posterior and presenting face first)...
lellejay replied to topic underweight
Hi there Do you feel as though you have any digestive issues or food intolerances? According to my BMI I'm also classified as underweight, I think its partially due to having problems diges...
lellejay replied to topic Panic attacks
Thank you! It does help I've always been quite anxious but it's only been since having children that I've been getting panic attacks. They rarely happen but when they do it frighte...
lellejay started new topic Panic attacks
Hi there Just wondering if anyone suffers from panic attacks? How do you manage them? Thanks
lellejay replied to topic Home birth & stitches
Hi there I needed a couple of stitches... My midwife did them at home All the best
lellejay replied to topic VBAC Western Australia
Hi there Congrats on your pregnancy I had a vbac in SA. I chose to have a homebirth. I believe your best chance at success is by having a fully supportive team behind you. It doesn't matte...
lellejay replied to topic Anyone make their own cheese? (My6Pk?)
Hi there I don't make full matured cheese or mozzarella yet, but I'd love to! It's not that hard when you know the basics. Green Living Australia have some great tips and also sell...
lellejay replied to topic Need help from thrifty families?!
Hi there The previous posters have offered some great advice I'm on a strict budget at the moment because we want to pay off our debt fast (we recently moved states, very expensive!) I d...
lellejay replied to topic Vbac 2
Hi there Congrats on your pregnancy! I had a VBA2C 20 months ago. I chose to hire a private midwife who was able to support me at a hospital birth and a home birth. My little one was born at h...
lellejay replied to topic What does your toddler weigh at 18 months?
Dd2 is almost 19mths and only 8.3kg amd average with height at 83cms... She is tiny but thriving
lellejay replied to topic Mould removal
Choice have just tried and tested all mould removers and have proved that a solution of vinegar to water 80:20 ratio to be the most effective in killing mould. Good luck
lellejay replied to topic Activities for toddlers in and around Melbourne
Thank you! We're in the inner northern suburbs
lellejay started new topic Activities for toddlers in and around Melbourne
Hi there We've recently moved to Melbourne and the title says, I'm looking for things to do with my littlest one (18mths) while my big kids are at school. All suggestions appreciated
lellejay replied to topic nightmares
How old is your ds? My children have night terrors after eating artificial food colours. If they go to a birthday party, eat rubbish, we're guaranteed a crappy night! Even some brands of ice ...
lellejay replied to topic when did you go into labor with each child?
All 3 of my labours started at around 10pm, almost exactly! 11 days past edd for #1, 6 days past for #2 and 15 days past for #3 Dd1 born via c-sect the next day at 1:30pm Ds born via c-sect at 4am...
lellejay replied to topic Vbac after 2 c-sections?
Hi there I had a successful VBA2C. I chose to go with an independent midwife and use the local public hospital as back up rather than an OB in a private hospital like my previous 2 births which ...
lellejay replied to topic Do/did you take breastfeeding supplements??
I don't take any supplements.... Except magnesium when I'm having issues with sleep which is usually associated with my hormones and periods. I also don't eat iodised salt... It...
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