Newborn & Baby - April 2007

So, I've been strictly breastfeeding for a little over 7 months. Everything was going fine and I never had a problem pumping. In fact, I'm usually the one answering the breastfeeding questions!! For some reason when I pump now, I am only producing about 5 ounces. Sometims a little more sometims a little less. I have been pumping since she was 3 1/2 months and on average would get about 6 to 7 1/2 ounces. So what's wrong? What can I do to improve my milk supply? I've tried pumping more and I drink plenty of water and I eat pretty good.

2007-04-17 14:34:19 · 6 answers · asked by qtiequawn 3

My baby is 9 weeks old, and has an absolutely gorgeous smile... She loves her Winnie the pooh Mobile and everytime I put her to bed she smiles and giggles, What Kinds of things do you do to make your baby smile? And what kids of thing does your baby do to make you smile? (this goes for pregnant women and Fathers too:) ) Stories are Welcome:)... Thank you in Advance for Making ME smile:)

2007-04-17 13:53:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am due to have my baby in 2 weeks. I am very excited and extremely happy, but a little depressed at the same time?!? I have a 2 1/2 year old that I stay home with and plan on doing the same with my daughter. I love my job of being a stay at home mommy and wife, but it seems that it is getting harder and harder to manage things that I should normally be able to do. I can't maintain a schedule and I have an excuse for everything. I have a hard time even facing the upcoming day of the same old routine. It is affecting everything from my parenting to my marriage. The days have been so pretty, but I don't even take my son out to play. He is cooped up in the house all day with cartoons, and I'm not very interactive with him anymore. My husband notices, and tries to help me, but I am very unappreciative towards him, even down to sex (non-existant on my part), and I just dont pretty up like I used to. I just don't have that "want to" ,which I want to have so bad! Any one else been there?

2007-04-17 13:29:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son is 5weeks old, everytime he wakes up, he sucks on his fingers, letting me know that is hungry. I have upped his ounces to 5 ounces. But he still is hungry, i had a friend tell me to put a teaspoon of cereal in his formula to fill him up more. I don't know that i should.

2007-04-17 13:15:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think my daughter is dehydrated and I would like to try to make jello water instead of having to take her off of her formula again and going through that mess. Thanks!

2007-04-17 12:56:13 · 6 answers · asked by Kathryn G 2

me getting the baby things already. My husband feels that we should wait until the 3rd trimester to start getting the baby things. My family think I am rushing into things. It is never too late to be prepared for your little one. I have already gotten pj's, 3 pks diapers, bottles, t-shirts, 6 cans formula, towels, bibs and that's about it. Does anyone think I am crazy for doing this stuff so early. Again, I am 14 weeks prego and due in October.

2007-04-17 12:45:25 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm currently 5 months pregnant. The father and I are going to "try" to settle child support out of court. He won't be coming down for the birth, and will make it down a few weeks later. We're hopefully having a DNA test done is seperate states to get that taken care of. He says once he has the results and signs our "agreement" that he will cover her insurance, but that his insurance needs a copy of the birth cert. w/ his signature! At the earliest, he can put her on at 6-8 weeks. When is the first appt and what should I do? Is settling child support out of court a bad idea? I thought it would speed up the process, esp. if we can agree on a number, and if he doesn't stick to it, then take him to court? Thanks!

2007-04-17 12:27:15 · 16 answers · asked by lindzlou 1

I got great advice on how to unclog the duct and have been working all day with warm compresses, pumping, changing nursing positions and so on. Now I woudl like to know...how long before this duct will unclog? Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-04-17 12:24:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it really work with colic babies and is it wic approve in missouri?

2007-04-17 12:11:23 · 4 answers · asked by eliz 1

okay look my daughter is 3 months old I took her to the doctor they said nothing is wrong with her. But for 2 weeks straight all she does is scream and cry. I try everything feeding her, bathing her (which works until I take her out), holding her, rocking her, anything and everything and nothing works. Could there be something wrong and the doctor just didn't see it? Oh when I took her to the doctors the doc said her ear was red but thats just from crying. I am so stressed I don't know what to do anymore

2007-04-17 10:12:37 · 17 answers · asked by kaytlynsmom 1

my daughter these last few times has cried while trying to go poop. its gotta be hurting her cause it kinda gets stuck and i have to help her. comments please

2007-04-17 09:58:12 · 9 answers · asked by collaredfairy0304 1

Just wanting to know how many vaccines did your baby get or have to get? Do they have to get ever single one of them or can the parents decide which ones they want their baby to get? This is for a baby born and living in the state of Kansas?

2007-04-17 08:28:51 · 10 answers · asked by newmommie 1

While watching various US TV shows about newborn babies in hospital, we noticed they put a KY jelly type liquid onto the babies eyes. anyone know why they do this?

2007-04-17 08:02:50 · 20 answers · asked by curious cat 2

2007-04-17 07:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5

eyes. My dad has dark hair and blue eyes, and my mom has dark hair and brown eyes. His parent both have brown hair and blue eyes. What do you think? or is it impossible to tell?

2007-04-17 06:48:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My baby has just contracted chicken pox from his brother. What are the risks - I'm his mom and had it as a child, I am also breastfeeding. I am so worried he will develop complications. So far he has no symptoms other than the spots. Is there a chance he will get a mild case because of immunity from me? or, will he get a serious case because he is so young?

2007-04-17 06:34:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

A long time ago I remember a friend using a bottle to feed cereal to her infant. The bottom of the bottle was a flat disc that moved with the flow of the cereal, staying flat against the cereal so air couldn't seep in. Does anyone remember this or know of where to get one?

2007-04-17 06:18:22 · 11 answers · asked by sasssysweeet 1

my husbands whole family does that and i heard you actually had to step outside to be safe the smoke won't reach your baby.

2007-04-17 05:22:50 · 23 answers · asked by christine g 1

4 month old baby has it bad. tylenol isn't working

2007-04-17 05:10:12 · 12 answers · asked by suzee 1

my friends almost 3 week old baby has been crying alot the past few days, for no apparent reason most of the time. Any advice on what could be wrong with him?

2007-04-17 04:55:04 · 10 answers · asked by cmgrpgdjg0406 2

2007-04-17 04:51:12 · 26 answers · asked by t s 1

I am making a personalized bracelet for my niece's babtism. I see they have magnetic closures for necklaces and stuff and I was wondering if I could use it for an infant. I am thinking it will be easier to get it on her wrist and fit it to size, since our fingers are so big it would be difficult to close a hook closure. Any suggestions, will for sure help. Thanks...

2007-04-17 04:34:37 · 11 answers · asked by jen_reynolds6 1

People are criticizing me because I want a baby shower for my second child.

With my first, I had to move the date of the shower, so only like 10 people were able to come.

I am going to have a party to welcome my new child.

Is this wrong, am I asking too much from people.

The kids will be about 19 months apart.

I just gave all of the newborn clothes away, and just got rid of bottles before I found out.

2007-04-17 04:31:48 · 19 answers · asked by amber_ledford07 2

My dd woke up this morning with puffy, water, red eyes with gunk on them that I had to wipe off with a wash cloth, she also had boogers in her nose. I noticed when she woke up at 4 this morning when I put her back down she had trouble going back to sleep cause she couldn't breath very well, but she ate her bottle just fine. Can I give her benadryl, she is 8.5 months old and weighs about 16 lbs?

2007-04-17 04:23:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help! I have a painful clogged milk duct and I'm so afraid it is going to turn into an infection. What can I do to help the clogged duct before it turns into something more serious?

2007-04-17 03:06:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok so obviously my other baby names didn't go down so well. So i've decided to not use Runty Jr and Sally as a possibility for my baby daughter, though i am still keen on Millicent and Mesintia. I would appreciate your opinion on EACH of these names, as to make the right decision if that would be ok.
Girl
Millicent
Mesintia
Saphira
Elefo
Lennox
Typhanii
Hepsibah

Boy
Caelin
Mateo
Sebastien
Achtung
Mahesh-Bubity

any comments would be greatly appreciated thanks

2007-04-16 23:36:35 · 21 answers · asked by Lilitha S 1

2007-04-16 21:42:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

also what age is your child

2007-04-16 20:52:59 · 14 answers · asked by adriannemae 3

Just curious my sis's baby is due next month, and I would love to teach the little kiddo some basic words in other languages, but I don't know if it is too much or will not really be helpful to her.

2007-04-16 20:40:59 · 11 answers · asked by shelman23 2

People have told me my milk will not be good for my baby anymore and that he will wean himself, as it will taste different. Why has my period returned so quickly?

2007-04-16 19:42:50 · 11 answers · asked by Meg V 3