Newborn & Baby - December 2007

I'm a 20 year old single mom with a 3.5 month old infant. She has been with me 24/7 since she was been born. I'm constantly hearing other moms say how great motherhood is and how much they love their lil babies, but it's like I just don't get it sometimes. I work my butt off to take care of that little girl, don't get me wrong she has a pretty good life right now. I just don't feel "attached" to her, I mean I'd do anything for her but at the same time I feel I could just as easily drop her off with her dad so I can sleep and go on with my life. Is this normal and it just takes more time to form a relationship with her, or what?

2007-12-22 15:51:42 · 12 answers · asked by babydoll32 2

is it normal to think that my baby is the cutest and has the most adorable chipmunk cheek and sweetest smile and a most unique personality? and other babies looks just like any other baby(I'm a new mom)....and I'm really, super possessive. I don't like it when my mom-in-law tries to hold or cuddle or play or with him. I usually tried to lock my bedroom door so that my mom-in-law can't enter and 'disturb' my baby. I hate it when I have to go to work and leave my baby with her cause I don't want him to be close to her. Already my baby was smiling more to her than me and I always feel superior when my baby reach out to me when he wants feeding. I must sound like a crazy mum, but I can't stop the feeling. I just want my baby to be mine and mine alone.

2007-12-22 15:49:36 · 8 answers · asked by ann95 2

To belittle anyone who doesn't, or are unable to breastfeed?

I'm tired of coming on here and seeing people getting reemed out because for some reason or another, they had to turn to formula. Or that if you try to reassure someone that formula won't hurt their baby, people jump down their throats.

I'm fully aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. I would always recommend it first if asked for my opinion. I work in a NICU - if anything I have a better understanding of the benefits than the average person. I also know that formula is a perfectly safe and nutritious alternative.

People need to understand that while it can be wonderful for mom and baby - it can be a horriblly difficult experience for others. Some women simple are unable to manage it, and they should not be made to feel like failures or a bad mom because of it.

Just my two cents, people. Lighten up.

2007-12-22 15:05:45 · 30 answers · asked by Kathleen99 2

I had a baby boy 3 weeks ago and when I go for my 6 week check-up, I plan on getting on some form of birth control, but I know nothing about the different types out there. ( I was told I couldn't have children because I had ovarian cancer and had an ovary and tube removed. I had fertility drugs to conceive my 4 year old, and who knew that sex causes pregnancy? My baby was conceived au natural, lol )
I know there's the shot, a patch, and the regular daily pills. What are the pros and cons of each? Which do you prefer?
Thanks ladies!!
Wendi

2007-12-22 15:04:18 · 16 answers · asked by Wendi 5

i know it is long but plsss read, my sister in law,her 9 month old,my 3 kids and my husband all live together (just for now) her baby has been sick with the cold/flu for quite sometime (her babysitter is always sick)..today she has had tons of boogies coming out her nose and coughing. so i told my 6 yr old and my 2 yr old to stay away from her until she gets better. i also have a 5 month old and dont want him to get it. later tonight her "sick" baby was touching around my daughters dinner plate and she said "no i dont want to get sick " tro the baby. my sis in law then said "in a mean voice she is not gonna get u sick,where did u get that from". my daughter then said from me and my sis in law stated that my son got her daughter sick from sneezing on her (untrue,her baby has been sick all the time for weeks on and off) hubby said something to her and she started slamming doors and junk all mad saying ohhh so my baby got your kids sick. and is ignoring my children now. would u get mad?

2007-12-22 14:59:00 · 19 answers · asked by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ*ℓυν му вαвιєѕ*Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 4

I hope you all have a wonderful day and a safe and happy New Year.
Thanks for answering my questions for the last few months, and I hope you see you all back and refreshed in the New Year.
(((HUGS & KISSES)))

My question (so I don't get reported :) )
What are your plans for the holidays & Christmas???
What are you getting??

I have my Wedding to plan and 2 boys who will be up super early on Christmas Day!! I hope everything goes well and they love what Santa brings them!!
I hope dear old Santa brings me a new wallet (preferably full of money!!)

Have a safe & happy holiday!!!!
Spoil all your kids rotten!!! :)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

2007-12-22 14:40:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

that if Illayna's mommy wants to be completely reconciled, she should simply start a new account, with a new name and ask normal questions and answer with normal answers?

2007-12-22 14:24:55 · 8 answers · asked by Holy Macaroni! 6

He usually sleeps straight at daytime, but very much awake at night time. Can I change the sleeping time? or I still have to wait for a few months?

2007-12-22 13:36:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know if I am being selfish or not or what you guys think of this situation...
Last year for Christmas and my b-day (January) I got many gifts. It was good and all. All of them were not for ME, but for my unborn baby. I was greatful and I didn't mid at all mainly. This year however, a lot of gift I don't know what they are but are supposedly to ME, but are for my son. For example, my brother said the gift is for my son, but it is my gift too. Now, I don't want to be selfish or anything and this time is not just for gifts, I know, but I feel left out. You know what I'm sayin? I want something foe me too, you know? I mean, I got nothing for ME at all last year. I had gotten a swing, stroller, baby clothes, etc. last year. My brother even said for my b-day, he got something for my son. I don't understand why my present is actually for my son. I really am not a selfish person or trying to be. I just really feel left out and sad. Am I being selfish? What do you think?

2007-12-22 13:18:32 · 14 answers · asked by terrymom4 2

So, I had to run to the store tonight for milk, and I saw something that disturbed me. Next to the milk section, they had the Hershey's chocolate syrup display, but they had this new (or I think it's new) product called Magic Milk Mix. They make milk flavorings that "taste" like cotton candy, bubblegum and a few others. I was slightly appalled by the fact that they think there is a need for milk tasting like candy.

Curious, I compared the labels, and Nesquik, Hershey's and the store brand had a lot less sugar. Magic Milk is pure sugar with a lot of other uneccesary chemicals.

I'm just wondering if anyone has every used this brand, and if so, what were your reasons for using pure sugar to make your children drink milk?

Here's a link to a blog reviewing Magic Milk, since I can't find an actual website for the company.
http://stevesworldoffood.blogspot.com/2007/09/magic-milk-mix.html

2007-12-22 13:13:49 · 28 answers · asked by .. 5

I would like to know if anyone knows of a free website for consumer reports? I need to find the best infant to toddler baby car seat.....if anyone has anything that would be great ..I was thinking about getting my daugther a Britax but Im not so sure ...Please help..

2007-12-22 12:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by I Love My Chipmunk:D! 2

from san jose, ca.

2007-12-22 12:10:16 · 3 answers · asked by Jun 1

My daughter is caucasian with blonde hair. She had dark blue eyes at birth but they're starting to turn light blue. Her father has green eyes and me and her brother have brown. She's six weeks old. When will her eye color become permanent?

2007-12-22 10:17:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do some babies have a lot of hair when they are born and some have none at all? Also do you think genetics plays a part in if your baby will have hair or not. Like if I and my husband had a lot of hair do you think the baby would too?

2007-12-22 09:08:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been all around the mall, babies r us, and a few kids boutiques...but I can't find any sz 0 red dress shoes for my little girl. Any suggestions on where I might find them? The sz 1 falls off her feet.

2007-12-22 08:48:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok. i know some people, (not all) like to type fast to try and get points. this is so easy. all im looking for is a nickname for my nefew that was born December 20, 2007.his name is Quadear pronounnced exactly how its spelled Quad Dear. and i nicknamed him peanut before he was born. the babies daddy thinks people would make fun of him if we called him that. so please think of a really good nickname quick, and people wont make fun of. Thanx

2007-12-22 08:28:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter is 3 weeks old and i know around this time babies usually go through a growth spurt. how often will she want to eat?


im breastfeeding

2007-12-22 07:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by omama 3

ive heard that cats are attracted to going in the cot with the baby as they smell milk, i have 2 cats, does anyone else have cats that try to get in the cot with the baby ?

2007-12-22 07:01:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 06:57:17 · 14 answers · asked by mrsbenson21 1

THANKS

2007-12-22 06:10:09 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

like i said He just doesnt cry it out if you leave him be he gets louder we have only tried the cry it out method once maybe we should try it again. I dont know. We want him to sleep in his crib we want to get him off of sleeping with us. any advice?

2007-12-22 05:54:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that there are some medical terms for babies that are addicted to drugs at birth so I was just wondering what the one for marijuana is.

THX.

2007-12-22 05:39:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend wants me to be her child's babysitter due to the fact that she just started working and so I want to give her a fair price but at the same time I don't want to be taken advantage of.....any advice???

2007-12-22 04:26:59 · 6 answers · asked by nyc chic 1

Three days ago I started my baby on milk mixed with a very thin rice cereal just for one meal a day. All seems to be going well for her with that.

How should I transition her to a thicker rice cereal? And then how should I transition her to baby foods? Also how should I transition the number of meals this way? What about other liquids such as water and juice?

I'm mostly looking for time frames here, but I'd also welcome any extra advice you have on the subject.

Thanks!

2007-12-22 03:15:12 · 13 answers · asked by daisyk 6

is there any problem like reflux

2007-12-22 01:43:02 · 12 answers · asked by raji k 1

What should I expect? I know all babies are different, but will she want to take a longer nap this afternoon, will she be out of sorts? she finnished all of her bottle after we gave her the rice. When I give it to her tomorrow, should I give her more or should I only up it week by week? Thanks in advance.

2007-12-22 01:33:16 · 10 answers · asked by brunelscooby 4

2007-12-22 01:29:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Had 2 nites in hosp with 10 wk old son - poor weight gain (under observation, wasn't ill, just trying to find out why) They concluded I'm not making enough milk & he doesn't "feed efficiently" (often feeding over an hr) so I'm now supposed to only allow him 30 mins, then give xpressed milk & formula thru a supply line (tube taped to breast so he's still on breast for comp feeds) then hav to xpress after every feed & this is all supposedly going to increase my milk supply.I don't get how 30 mins on breast & then 30 mins on breast with formula thru tube is better than just letting him feed for an hr? No-one ever asked about my diet or meds. I started taking mini-pill when he was 6 weeks - all 'official' info says it won't affect supply but I'm not so sure. Also I was diagnosed with gallstones when he was 9 days old & am on a strict no-fat diet including most dairy. How much does diet affect supply or could it be pill? Told I look worse/tireder than when he was newborn! I feel it! advice?

2007-12-21 22:58:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 6 months old baby can turn from her back to her bally within second but she cant turn from bally to her back is this normal??????

2007-12-21 21:02:11 · 11 answers · asked by emma and mummy 2

The toys have those water bits in them so im not sure if the heat will break them?

2007-12-21 21:00:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous