Norinda - I wanted to write and let you know I am so sorry to read about your sister! Your post is the one that has me out of hibernation - losing women due to childbirth makes me so mad! And sad. Really really sad. Words fail me sometimes but I wanted to let you know that I saw this and am thinking...

I am so very sorry to read this. Many, many, many hugs and thoughts are with you.

This is a beautiful idea and the visual will provide 'numbers' to your words. The very best of luck...

If it was me this is what I would do (and your thought to bring the records was spot on!): I would ask for them to do a 24 hr urine and I would keep a log of my BP's for the weeks prior to my appointment. Although you aren't yet pregnant you would be able to use the 24 hr urine as a 'baseline' for w...

Oh sweetie! Like Catherine said - congratulations on your baby girl! You really have been put through the ringer with everything that's been going on! I'd like to give you a little different view on the breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is good but very few of us (including myself) were able to nurse fro...

Hi - just wanted to chime in and offer my experience.... A couple of things. My pedi always said that as long a a child was growing - gaining at all and was moving forwards on developmental tasks then that was a good sign. I know that my l3 yr old ittle bitty preemie still has talking issues (we are...

Jamie - Anna Grace loved the paci's they used in the hospital - I don't know the brand but they come with a special preemie nipple. It has a little cut out at the nose for oxygen if needed. For bottles she liked the little bottles they had at the hospital with a small gerber (again, preemie) nipple....

Oh Rosalinda!
I haven't been around much for a while but I'm so happy to see your post and hear of your new bundle! Take care of yourself and that baby!

Congratulations! I too was successful with pumping but it did take a while and a lot of pumping to get to a decent amount. Best wishes!

Happy Birthday Ella! I still think of you Nikki. I hope your day was as peace as it could be. ((Hugs)) to you (((and Ethan))).