Pattie Hughes's comments

Sharing News of Your Pregnancy - Blog Entry

23 Feb 2007 05:16 AM

I would contact a lawyer to find out the laws in your state. Also, if he is being verbally abusive, I would end all contact. This is your decision, not his. Do not allow him to call you names.

Why You Won't Catch Me at a Nurse-In - Blog Entry

22 Feb 2007 07:56 PM

I had to comment here. I am thinking of going to a nurse in this weekend. I'd never considered it before until I realized there is no law protecting breastfeeding moms in this state. The mall or store is within their legal rights to prohibit feeding a BABY! It absolutely needs to be a movement in the states where women aren't protected and sadly PA is one of them. One of our lovely legislators was recently quoted as saying, "a law isn't needed." Really? Tell that to moms kicked out of a mall for discreetly nursing a baby. This country needs to wake up and realize that breastfeeding is the NATURAL way to feed a baby. Babies have the right to eat, wherever they happen to be. Women need to feel comfortable to leave their homes and nurse in public. If it takes lactivism to get the job done, so be it.

Get Breastfeeding off to a Good Start - Blog Entry

20 Feb 2007 03:52 PM

New moms have to be careful with supplementing, since breastmilk works on the principle of supply and demand. The more bottles the baby gets, the less milk your body will make. If moms aren't careful, it can become a vicious cycle that can result in early weaning or supply issues.

Can You Prevent Stretchmarks? - Blog Entry

20 Feb 2007 03:50 PM

Weight gain definitely has something to do with it. I gained the most with my fourth baby and I ended up with stretch marks for the first time. :(

Can I Love Another Baby This Much? - Blog Entry

20 Feb 2007 04:42 AM

Congratulations on your new addition. Be sure to stop back and let me know how in love you are with the baby when he or she arrives ;) Trust me, it all works out!

Help! My Baby Hates Solid Foods! - Blog Entry

18 Feb 2007 08:02 PM

My second baby hated solids too. Our pediatrician told me to let it go for a while and said that babies don't need anything other than breastmilk for at least the first year of life. She ended up going straight to table food and skipped baby food completely.

Ask a Baby Blogger: My Mother-In-Law and My Husband Are Against Co-Sleeping - Blog Entry

18 Feb 2007 08:00 PM

I think it's important to reach a consensus with your partner, since you are raising the child together. I like the suggestion of giving him information to read on co sleeping. My husband was actually the one who brought our first into bed with us. As for the grandparents, I wouldn't tell them. When non co sleepers ask me how the baby is sleeping, I say "great!" and leave it at that. If they asked where he slept, I'd say "in his bed." His bed is our bed, so it's not a lie!

Planning Your Babymoon - Blog Entry

18 Feb 2007 07:12 PM

Do a google search on the subject. A babymoon can also be the time just after the baby is born. To me, what you describe is a vacation.

My Experience with Amniocentesis - Blog Entry

17 Feb 2007 05:34 AM

Good for your husband, Valorie. Pregnant moms don't need guilt and pressure from health care professionals. Miriam, I had the Level 2 with our last baby. With our second, the Level 2 was brand new technology. Not many doctors were doing it and it wasn't as effective and available as it is now. I loved the Level 2. It's less invasive and gives the same information about Down's as the amnio.

Pregnancy After Miscarriage - Blog Entry

13 Feb 2007 05:34 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. It takes a while to feel better, so give yourself time to grieve for your baby. Even though you didn't know you were pregnant for very long, it is still a big loss. I've been through three miscarriages and it is a very sad time. Talking to a friend may help. I'll be writing more on this subject later this week.

I wrote a blog on when to try again. Here's the link: http://pregnancy.families.com/blog/when-to-try-again-after-a-miscarriage I wish you all the best for a fast conception and a healthy pregnancy.