Newborn & Baby - November 2007

I'm in university and in a relationship that's getting serious and lately I've been crying a lot.. Do you think that it's possible that it's in my system to be depressed if I don't have a baby by this age? (I'm 20.)
This obviously doesn't mean I'm going to have a baby lol.. just interested in your thoughts .

Please also include why.

There's definitely a hormonal component. It's not like I choose to cry. It's very different than it was before puberty.

Thanks for answering!

2007-11-28 16:07:13 · 7 answers · asked by :Sheila: 6

anytime anybody hears that i am not going to breastfeed my baby they always bag me out saying that i dont deserve it as it HAS to be breast fed.
i fed my other son but the experience was so painful and traumatic i couldnt cope
and i would rather give him a bottle then try and rush his feeds, am i doing the wrong thing by my next baby by not even trying.

i will try for the first few days just for the colostrum but i dont really think i could cope longer than that

2007-11-28 16:01:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Nestlé's marketing department caught up with me, and a coupon for a free can of Good Start landed in my mailbox today.

Does anybody use it as something with which to nourish orphaned raccoons or something? What can I do with it?

2007-11-28 15:47:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Your baby spits up/vomits on you....you or the baby??

2007-11-28 15:44:49 · 13 answers · asked by JaysMommy 2

I'm throwing my best friend a baby shower on sunday, and I need some ideas for games. I do have a budjet of 40 dollars to stick with for supplies for games. Does anybody have any good ideas? Thanks in advance!

2007-11-28 15:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by superyduperymommy 5

My sister is lost!
She forgot how to change a baby diaper.
So can you please give me the steps so I can give them to her

2007-11-28 15:16:47 · 11 answers · asked by Jezlyn 1

2007-11-28 15:15:16 · 4 answers · asked by fatboy 2

My son is 5 months old.He loves to laugh and play but he is very fussy still. I heard as the months go on , it get's better(ie crying, fussing etc...) just wondering what month or months you liked best, which were the most enjoyable..

2007-11-28 15:06:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just had my first baby less than two weeks ago. i've been trying to burp my baby after breast feeding him, but wihtout much success. the most i exprience is what seems likes some air coming out, but never a real good burp. i've tried to position upright, sideways and even on his belly. i've pat him on his back, his bottom and moving my hand up and down his back. can anyone help me?

2007-11-28 15:01:01 · 10 answers · asked by Lini. 2

and who have co-slept until their child indicated they were ready for their own bed. How did you know they were ready? Specifically, what were the signs?

2007-11-28 14:58:30 · 13 answers · asked by Bridget V 4

Do they share a crib when they are first born. I was just wondering if people seperate them or keep them together.

2007-11-28 14:53:42 · 12 answers · asked by ♥Kristen♥ 3

be concerned that television stations will no longer be broadcasting to standard CRT television sets?

2007-11-28 14:47:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 14:42:30 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm planning on buying a pair of these b/c my 5-week daughter seems to be having comfort issues in her snugride. I don't think they come with most car seats and wondering for those who use them: has your infant experienced more discomfort from them, from rubbing against their face/neck, or problems tightening the straps when you buckle them in?

Also, do these covers pose a safety risk (hence why they don't come with the car seats), albeit Graco does sell a head support that come with these too? Thanks.

2007-11-28 14:16:18 · 6 answers · asked by Brady 2

2007-11-28 14:10:45 · 39 answers · asked by Kels_Bells 4

i dont plan to i know breasts grow but will they get saggy if i dont breast feed???

2007-11-28 14:10:06 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I came home I found out my babysitter had given my 12 week old child 2 ounces of the lemon gatorade. Do I need to take my daughter to the hospital or will she be okay at home? She's never had anything other than similac advanced formula and infant tylenol (one time) for her shots.

2007-11-28 14:00:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has done this maybe 3 or 4 times and sometimes she sounds like she's scared, but now I'm worried it could be something else. It's not every night though. We cosleep and she's breastfed. Do babies this age have nightmares, and what could cause them? Or could she be hurting somewhere?

2007-11-28 13:57:25 · 3 answers · asked by Melanie W 1

2007-11-28 12:39:48 · 3 answers · asked by bemz b 1

My son is 6 weeks old and was born at 36 weeks and only weighed 3lbs 6oz because of problems with the placenta--he was only small and had no other problems, but was in the ICU for 2 weeks to gain weight. He now weighs almost 7lbs. I've been debating how much to take him out and whether I should let friends with children visit because of disease risk. I'm curious how other parents of early or small babies handled this.

2007-11-28 12:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer B 3

my 1 year old son has a rash from diarrhea and i cant seem to make it go away. i let him air out, i change him often, i put rash cream on and its just not working! its seems to actually make it worse because it stings him so bad. i asked my doctor and he said that diarrhea is common with soy milk, (my son is lactose intolerant) it is called "toddlers diarrhea."
uugh....please help...tired of seeing my sons red tushy! ~~~mommy b

2007-11-28 12:24:28 · 23 answers · asked by mommy B 2

Hopefully I get some better answers this time around!!
baby is comfy and fed, just manipulative! My almost 8 month daughter has HORRIBLE sleeping patterns!! She tries to stay up till about 10, I put her down. She wakes to nurse around 2, then stays up for about 2 hours--wriggling away from me so she can practice crawling or throw a temper tamptrum!! I put her back to bed around 4 or so, and then she is up around 7 to start the day. UHGGG!! I can't nap when she naps either, because I have a 3 year old. IT's also hard to let her scream it out, because the two share a room.
Anyway, my plan tonight is to have my 3 year old sleep w/ me. When the baby wakes up crying, I will try rocking her for a few minutes and then sticking her right back to sleep. After a few minutes of crying I will check on her, and then leave the room again for 5. I'll try to continue doing this until she passes out! Any suggestions? Has anyone else tried this or something like it? What worked for you? I need tons of support--this is gonna be rough, but it can't get too much worse than it has been!

2007-11-28 12:07:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what can i do i have a crib for him and hes 9 months old but no he wants to sleep in the twin bed with mommy and wakes up at about 2 in the morning then sleeps till 7:00 but what can i do?

2007-11-28 11:57:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 6 week old keeps getting out of her swaddle, even when I do it very tight. Do you think its time to let it go? It was suggested since she's not sleeping well on her back anymore.

2007-11-28 11:50:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 11:11:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any other mothers out there breastfeeding? Just was wondering if you have to wear nursing pads all the time. Will I leak out if I dont wear them.

2007-11-28 10:44:01 · 9 answers · asked by az_couple 2

My 7 month old REFUSES to stay asleep without a bottle of milk in his mouth. I know that this is unhealthy for his gums and teeth, and I want to break the habit NOW! I have tried so many different things....none of them have worked. I have tried going cold turkey (no bottle--just rocking him, laying him down, or patting him on the back to fall asleep) He will fall asleep for about an hour, then wake up wailing for the bottle. I've tried using a pacifier that is shaped exactly like the bottle nipples-- he will suck on it for a few minutes, then cry for the bottle. I've tried letting him drink the bottle until he's in a kind of deep sleep, and then takng it away. He wakes up crying after about an hour for the bottle again. It's a VICIOUS cycle. I'm very concerned. The pediatrician says she can't come up with any creative ideas. He is a perfectly healthy 7 month old, other than his obsession with his night-time bottle feedings. ***I'm running out of characters--will continue

2007-11-28 10:40:18 · 12 answers · asked by Mom of 2 boys 2

hey i have a baby of 14weeks old and he is really good but is staying more awake which is good but and i have just started doing a home course and am wondering best ways of working around him so am not so tired and still be able 2 be a good mother plus i am a single mother

2007-11-28 10:02:40 · 7 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3

Just out of curiosity... I over heard someone telling my parents about breastfeeding mothers selling their milk to mothers who either couldn't or wouldn't pump or breast feed. Have you guys heard of this before and /or do you have any thoughts on this?

2007-11-28 09:53:12 · 12 answers · asked by Baby8Grl2000 3

is it safe to breast feed when taking antiepileptic drugs?
and what counselling advice would you provide when changing antiepileptic drugs.

2007-11-28 09:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous