Newborn & Baby - November 2006

I'll use yesterday as an example. My baby who is almost 13 weeks (and breastfed) did not cry yesterday until 6pm. She goes from happy baby to crying until she turns red in the face all in a split second. Is this colic? The way she's crying you would think that she's in pain, but all of a sudden she stops, then starts again. Do colic babies cry like this? I've tried gripe water, does not help one bit. I will try Ovol after the next feeding (in about half hour).

2006-11-30 06:21:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a thats 8 months and am in two minds about having more i don't know wether people just expect you to have more than one and thats why i feel pressured i'm really unsure what to do ha any one else had this problem

2006-11-30 06:03:55 · 29 answers · asked by makemesmile 2

2006-11-30 06:03:17 · 13 answers · asked by freshtadeffness1 1

O.k. I know a lot of you are going to read this and think how dare me for going back to work. Anyways........I was off for my 6 week maternity leave and I had my baby on a good schedule as far as, she would sleep for 2 or 3 hours, wake up to feed and I would change her diaper and play w/her for an hour, then she would fall asleep for 2 or 3 hours. We did this all day and all night. Now that I have started work this week, she is going to grandma's house in the morning from 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. It is difficult for grandma to get her to nap. She takes really short naps for like 15 or 20 minutes a couple times a day and that's it. Well, when I get her home, she falls asleep at like 6p.m and doesn't wake up until 11p.m. then i feed her, change her, play w/her, and she falls back asleep for another 4 or 5 hours. Then I have to drag her off to grandma's all over again. She is eating great, using the bathroom great, and she is not that fussy. Is this normal?

2006-11-30 06:01:56 · 20 answers · asked by Brooke's Mommy 3

My daughter will start day care the same day I go back to work from maternity leave. I know her getting sick a lot there is inevitable, but any tips for avoiding it the first few weeks? We'll both be going through a big adjustment and I have visions of us both being sick and miserable through it all!

2006-11-30 05:51:27 · 12 answers · asked by cheeto75 1

2006-11-30 05:48:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 05:37:58 · 9 answers · asked by SwatiM 1

2006-11-30 05:37:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 05:35:52 · 15 answers · asked by mememe 4

2006-11-30 05:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by SwatiM 1

2006-11-30 05:30:33 · 24 answers · asked by SwatiM 1

He is a breast-fed baby. I have not yet started him on any other food. At 4-month wellchild check, he weighed 6.9 kg and his length was 62 cm.

2006-11-30 05:27:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think or Brynn or Brynna? Which do you prefer? Or please give any other suggestions for cute girl names.

2006-11-30 05:24:03 · 20 answers · asked by Matt L 1

to make the question easier - I'll put it like this.

Problems -
1)I have flat nipples and baby refuses to nurse without shield. 2)I was away from baby for 2 days without nursing, now there is less milk. 3)only breastfed for first 2 weeks and baby had not gained enough weight, Dr. had me give aditional formula, now baby likes bottle better, probably because she doesn't have to work as hard to get the milk out as with the shield. 4)It takes 3 pumping sessions to get enough milk to make 1 bottle.
5)During the day she will nurse, but once the flow slows down, she gets mad and will not suck properly and feeding has to be finished with formula.
Now the question - Is it possible if I pump or let her nurse at least a couple times a day to continue to make the same amount of milk or increase any, or will it dry up because baby is not completly emptying at each feeding? i do like the benefits of nursing, & baby wants to nurse but gets fustrated with shield and low supply, any suggestions?

2006-11-30 05:18:04 · 17 answers · asked by ebabsto 2

2006-11-30 05:11:20 · 19 answers · asked by tiggercat2551 2

problems................

2006-11-30 05:09:55 · 3 answers · asked by huddlestony 2

2006-11-30 04:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by shiv 1

I'm a single parent and a registered nurse. Will I just get shut down?

2006-11-30 04:45:07 · 22 answers · asked by Nickname 1

It is flu/cold season and I don't want my daughter to catch anything. She is only 4 days old. When people want to touch I just ask "Please wash your hands first." and they get all offended. My aunt even screamed at me. What is the nice way to ask? Should I just not let them touch her? Yes,I do wash my hands before touching her.

2006-11-30 04:42:02 · 28 answers · asked by 13 year old girl 2

Okay, Im tired, very very tired, My baby is 10 mo old and only slept throgh the night 2x, I have tried everything, Only 1 hour nap a day, stuffing him with food. Rocking him, giving him a bath, reading a book, you name i have done it. MAYBE YOU HAVE A BETTER IDEA????????????????? PLEASE HELP

PS..he is up every hour at times.. on a good night every two hours...

2006-11-30 04:34:13 · 17 answers · asked by TIKI 2

i am a single mom and have a 4month old and a 2 year old i have depression and i work all day sometimes doubles i feel like im not spending enough time and when i am spending time i am exuasted or in pain and all and i just need to boost up ideas or something i running behind at work and all and i ve never been a single mom and i need help

2006-11-30 04:18:18 · 3 answers · asked by crystal b 3

My 7-mo baby isn't sleeping through the night. he's breastfed with some cereal and veggies. he's still getting up 2 and 3 times a night. any ideas? i'm not against CIO but it doesn't seem to work for him. he just gets madder.
thanks.

2006-11-30 04:16:32 · 3 answers · asked by bf mom 1

Pregnant at 24 weeks and have a question about baby's health?
Hey one of my girl friend wrote to me that her little 7 month old daughter had a stomach virus since Thanksgiving morning. Is this email okay? Here's what I wrote back to her:

"Oh, I am sorry to hear about her. What may have caused the virus. Can she take any medicine for it, if so what kind? I need to be aware of this stuff."


Does my response to her sound selfish especially my last sentence of needing to know this stuff? I need to know it cause I am pregnant with my child and will soon be looking at medicines and baby health. She has not replied back tome since then, so I hope she is not mad at me. I mean as much as I care for her and her baby, I have a right to know for my child as well? Virusus and ear infections and fevers are so common in little infants that it's fine what I asked her in my reply right ladies?

2006-11-30 03:58:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking around online, I found that there are other babies who do this, but no suggestions about how to deal with the situation or how long it continues.

My son was sitting up unsupported at 6 months, now at 11 months I still must sit behind him because he will suddenly throw himself backwards without warning. My husband thinks we should buy him a helmet so he can play a little more independently once in a while as his attachment to me is extreme. I would not leave him in the room alone anyway, so I am fine with continuing to sit behind him... though it would be nice to be facing him so we could interact when he plays.

Has this happened with your baby? How long did it continue? Why does it happen (he catches himself when he wobbles in other situations which shows he does have regard for his safety), and when will it stop?

Thanks for your input and suggestions...

2006-11-30 03:51:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a 10 month old getting into everything and pulling herself up on everything. Is there a way to put up our Christmas tree and protect it from her? Gate? other ideas?

2006-11-30 03:41:58 · 11 answers · asked by toddrws 1

ok i'm doing a science project and i need to know which one is more absorbent.

2006-11-30 03:41:07 · 18 answers · asked by fallensk8rgurl 1

My step daughter from out of town just called and said she will be in town next week and this would be the chance for the people up here that did not get to attend her baby shower in the other town last month. I am strapped for time and even getting the house clean. company ready and decorated for christmas is a task. What would be fun, easy and CHEAP things to do to entertain guest and a thrown together baby shower.

PS she is due at the End of December. (5% sure its a boy)

2006-11-30 03:33:26 · 6 answers · asked by memorris900 5

2006-11-30 03:13:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello! I have a 4 month old Baby Boy who is in a weird spoiled stage. He cries like crazy if he is not picked up and carried. He is only calm if I have him in my arms. If I lay him down, or even sit down with him in my arms, he screams and won't stop crying. I don't want this to become a habit. What should I do? Just let him cry? Thanks!

2006-11-30 03:10:52 · 16 answers · asked by ejas14 1

I have read some things about postpardum depression. I don't think I have it , but some people have mentioned it to me. I always thought when a woman experiences this type of depression, she has thoughts of harming herself or her child. That is definately not me. I love my baby. She is only one month old, I also have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. I'm a little overwhelmed at times, but no more that what is to be expected. Could I just be a little hormonal? I am a little stressed out. I just feel like I'm not good enough to be a mom, and I hate the way I look period. There is nothing about myself that is attractive anymore. I feel like I have lost my femininity. Any advice or tips on how I can get over these feelings would be very helpful. Thanks.

2006-11-30 03:08:53 · 9 answers · asked by Littlemissy 4