Newborn & Baby - March 2007

hi im 17, im 38 weeks pregnant and so far ive gained 40 pounds im 5'2 and ive gone from 110-150 my baby only weights 7 pounds 2 ounces so far. im very concerned on how ill loose my baby weight and i dont see how ive gained so much weight because throughout my whole pregnancy ive watched what ive eaten. i do seem to have very swollen legs and feet they look as if they belonged to a monster. i just wanted to have an idea on how much weight some of you ladies gained with your baby and lost postpartum.

2007-03-28 12:10:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

my house needs to be clean but i fell so tired after work how can i motivate myself to clean? thanks

2007-03-28 12:02:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

we talk to our pediatrisian about her dry skin and she call it baby ecsema. She ask about whats the opposite of dry she said and answer, wet. The skin needed a moist so she told me to bath her everyday and rub some crisco vagetable oil within two minutes after she got out from the shower and pat her dry. I did what she said but it didnt work it only make it worse so i stop and put some mometazone twice a day for five days and of course it work just like hydrocortizone it go away and comes back, while some doctor would say no bath every two to three days. And now that it came back again i didnt want to use it again it might not good for her if she uses it in a long period of time. I want to put loition or oil on her skin most lotion that i use doesn't seem to work to please I nee your help

2007-03-28 11:58:01 · 18 answers · asked by YaLaL 2

If I nurse only twice a day (in the morning and evening) will my breasts continue to produce enough milk to maintain this twice daily routine? Thanks.

2007-03-28 11:57:42 · 11 answers · asked by ♥Lucky♥ 6

I had plunoric stenoisis as a baby. My 1st born ended up on alimentum formula and is still on a lactose free diet. Today is day 2 of the soy and she really has not improved. When she spits up she draws her legs in and literally screams as if she is in such pain. She cries just about non-stop all day and all night. This started at 6 weeks and on Friday she will be 8 weeks old. She also spits up alot a times, a little, and sometimes it is forceful. But, she always is spitting up especially during and after meals. Additionally, she is always hungry. Nothing seems to make her full. I was feeding her every 3 hrs but, she was taking 5 oz. I am now having her eat every 4 hrs and she takes 5oz more if I let her. l called my ped. and she sorta blew off my concerns and said give the soy three days and then give me a call if you are still having problems. I am doing all of the right things to alleviate spitting up. It is so hard to hear your little one scream when she is in pain.??

2007-03-28 11:57:39 · 12 answers · asked by Kimmie DV 1

I've been at home with my baby for 4 months. I am constantly busy, I change, feed, burp, play with baby, put him down for naps, swing him, carry him, talk to him. Then when he's napping or playing by himself, I'm sterilizing bottles, breast pump accoutrements, pumping (oh by the way, I pump exclusively), washing dishes, cleaning up after a dog and myself, doing laundry, running errands, vaccuming, sweeping, cooking, mowing the yard, taking out trash, etc etc. And my dear darling husband wonders how it's possible that I am busy ALL DAY from morning till night, when "all" I have to do is "stay home and take care of the baby." I must add that he is a long haul truck driver, and when he is home for his little weekend, I really do let the house go, so he never sees me doing any of this stuff. He's beginning to act like I am eating bon bons all day, painting my nails and getting a suntan.

Other moms: what do YOU do all day, how do you make it seem worthwhile to your sig. other?

2007-03-28 11:52:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 11:48:28 · 11 answers · asked by CCCMommy 1

I am a first time mother and my baby fusses whenever i put him down. He wont sleep at night unless he is in the bed with me and fusses if hes laying alone during the day too. I try giving him a pacifier but he will eventually spit it out and fuss or cry. Its not too bad but I'd like to get him to the point where he can sleep in his craddle and not want to be held all day so i can get some things done around the house.

Any answers from experienced mothers would really help. Thanks!!

2007-03-28 11:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by LilBoysMom 2

we are happy with the situation and try to do it as safely as poss but am getting increasingly frustrated at family members and friends telling us "its dangerous" and" he will never sleep in his own bed"etc.I have a daughter who also co-slept and true enough we had trouble getting her into her own bed.when would the best time to start weaning him into his cot.[bearing in mind i breastfeed and he wakes 3 times a night to nurse]

2007-03-28 11:39:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I am 23 weeks pregnant and everyone is telling me I should have heartburn by now...because of the baby hair growing...not that it really matters but I was wondering when the heartburn should start...so I can have an idea if my baby will be a bald baby or have some hair lol

2007-03-28 11:37:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found a nice crib (made by Davinci, either the "jenny lind" one of they have an "Emily") but anyways... do I have to buy a seperate mattress??? Or don't they just come with one?
I assumed they came with one, but on the description it doens't say anything about one being included.

2007-03-28 11:31:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a beautiful 12 day old baby girl. She is very tiny, weighing only 5lbs 5oz at birth, and was 5 days overdue. She is very healthy though. But now I being a first time mom, I have 2 questions. Her belly button is really gross and is bleeding a bit here and there, what should I do? And her arms, legs, and torso are very dry and scaly, what should I do for that? Baby cream doesn't seem to be working.

2007-03-28 11:26:37 · 18 answers · asked by aimeecadeau 2

its a bum genius all in one, that means it wont need a plastic cover, its suppose to hold 12 oz of fluid abut leaked in 10 minutes, i washed it 3 times alredy. i have swaddlebees that do it too but thats because they are too big. why would the diaper leak out the front?

2007-03-28 11:21:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter was born wih a`small strawberry hemangioma birthmark above her ear. it is kinda` unnoticable, the doc said not to worry, that it wouldnt grow. but, i think it is. should i get a second opinion and seek treatment, or let it go. she is now 10 wks.

2007-03-28 11:12:11 · 11 answers · asked by learnin_toluvme 3

When my son was born, I wasn't able to breastfeed him right away so we gave him a bottle and he took it just fine. Then my milk came so I completely stopped the bottle and did not give him a soother either because I was told that baby might get nipple confusion. Then a month ago, ds was about 8 months, the doctor told me that I have to supplement with formula because my milk isn't good enough for him anymore and baby isn't gaining weight at all.
We've been trying to give him a bottle ever since (about a month now), but he still doesn't know how to suck on it, he just chews on the nipple so he never gets anything out then he gets frustrated and pushes it away. We've tried changing the nipple. We've tried a sippy cup but he does not know how to suck on it either, so finally we tried a regular cup and he just takes like a sip or 2 then he gets frustrated and pushes it away too. I have tried using breastmilk in them thinking that the problem might be the formula but, same thing happens.

2007-03-28 11:12:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

3 days ago he started to refuse his breastmilk then he started vomittign after eatting, now he eats but still vomitts. all docs say is it's a stomach flu. Not sure how he could have gotten that, and if it is a stomach flu doesn't it only last a day or 2. the doctors don't say anythign else but he still vomitts. He never vomitted before and he doesn't have any other symptoms. what can be done. he is also not dehydrated.

2007-03-28 11:04:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just spent so much money on new cloth diapers called bum genius but the damn things leaked within 10 minutes of my baby having it on. what did i do wrong? its suppose to be the best one out there (aio) but i just dont get it. it seemed to come out the front. i put it on tight enough too.

2007-03-28 10:58:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi i am 22 weeks pregnant still dont know the sex of the baby :( and I was wondering when most women get that dark line down the middle of their belly...and also my dr. tells me not to sleep on my stomach or back but the books say I can sleep on my stomach as long as it doesnt hurt me because the bby is well protected...and that is the only way I can usually sleep last night I slept on my stomach all night and it dont bother me but I havent felt the bby move all day today I am getting scared am I just paranoid or could something really be wrong???

2007-03-28 10:57:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 10:57:23 · 2 answers · asked by totspotathome 5

Something really unique, but not totally out there that you like for a boy?

2007-03-28 10:56:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-28 10:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by Lynn 1

My grandson was 10 pounds at birth.What should he weigh now.I am arguing with my kids about the weight of my grandson.They say he is over weight I say he isnt.I will let you decide

2007-03-28 10:53:09 · 3 answers · asked by Angelbaby 2

I am 6 mnths pregnant and my husband and I haven't fought in awhile. We used to fight because of my mood swings during pregnancy. Well, yesterday I came home, cleaned the house, put the chicken in the sink to defraust and I asked if my husband give me 5 minutes to rest. He put the chicken in the oven and then told me that I could handle the mash potatoes and vegetables. I kind of sighed and he said no don't worry about it, I will handle it. I took it as if he was being sarcastic and got mad but didn't say anything and started working on dinner. I messed up the mash potatoes & he got mad at me for wasting food. He said that he couldn't believe I messed up mash potatoes. Just the other day he burnt the garlic bread and messed up rice-r-roni, but I didn't complain. I ate it. What in the world? I feel like a terrible wife but I was in a lot of pain yesterday and needed to rest. I'm pregnant for goodness sake. Was he out of line? How can I explain to my husband pregnancy & how crazy it is?

2007-03-28 10:50:28 · 23 answers · asked by Jenny007 2

2007-03-28 10:48:39 · 21 answers · asked by Lynn 1

i am thinking about breastfeeding but cant all the time is it ok to feed the baby from my breast and then the rest of the time let her have a formula bottle

2007-03-28 10:46:50 · 25 answers · asked by feathered_eyes 2

I'm not sure if he poops less because his older. I was told that he doesn't poop as before because when they are newborns they need to clean their system? HE is six weeks now. Does anyone know how many times should he poop, I feel like if his constipated. The doctor said to give him prune juice, but it seems not to work~

2007-03-28 10:44:54 · 2 answers · asked by yoli c 1

Do anyone know where I can find The babyshower invitations that are designed like a diaper that you unfold as if you was really changing a diaper? please someone help me. I seen them before but i didnt ask where they got them from. So if anyone knows please let me know!!

2007-03-28 10:43:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What can you give a one month old for constipation?

2007-03-28 10:40:54 · 14 answers · asked by [r]evolution 2

I'm having a boy, he's due in July but I'm already getting ready! This is my first and I'm overwhelmed lol kinda scared to give birth too.
I was thinking sports theme, but I'm not sure about paint colors... or stripes? Wall mural? I have no idea. But I better get started, any suggestions?
Room dimensions: 12' x 13'6''

2007-03-28 10:37:09 · 9 answers · asked by Kelli 1

How long did other mommy's breastfeed your baby? That is if you did. Our pediatrician saids if we go for a year that is more benefits to baby and me. She is 11 months and we have one more month to go! Yay! She's never been sick once! *knock on wood* No health problems, nothing. Yay! *knock on wood* Any mommy's out there that are breastfeeding after 1 year?

2007-03-28 10:27:31 · 13 answers · asked by SuperMommy143 2