Newborn & Baby - December 2007

my baby now is 3months old...

2007-12-06 18:02:41 · 17 answers · asked by arden r 1

Can someone please explain to me only if you know, the rights in the state of Washington for the father. She out of no where got up and moved out. She is claiming I have no rights. I am on the birth certificate, and theres no question im the father. Im also concerned she might take out of country. She is completely controlling how where and when i can see my newborn son, which by the way is almost next to nothing. Does she have all the say and rights or can i control this situation just as much, and just go get my son? With out rage, all that stuff of course. Thanks. I really just miss my son, shes claiming she dosent want me to see him, pay for him, and claims she is and is able to raise completely on own, and that pisses me off. I miss him dearly and dont really want to take to court, partially because i cant afford an attorney currently, please respond.

2007-12-06 16:55:11 · 12 answers · asked by pmdet_24 1

Are you really totally against it even if it's putting the moms health in danger? How good is a mom if she isn't healthy? For ex getting infections, her nipple isn't healing, she is losing all her nutrients no matter the vitamins she takes and how good she eats? Is it really worth not being able to take care of the baby to breastfeed?

I want to know why some (I know not all of you are) are so judgmental against women who choose to bottlefeed even when the moms health is jeapordized?

2007-12-06 16:44:44 · 19 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7

every time I rock her, she rubs on my face, then falls asleep. I was just wondering if anyone might know why.

2007-12-06 16:02:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some support, my 13 month old is not walking yet and I am super depressed. Everyone in his birthday club are walking. He cruises a lot around furniture but does not stand on his own or take steps. :-( I am just worried and not trying to compare him to any other kid.

2007-12-06 15:38:25 · 29 answers · asked by newmomma 3

My daughter is 6 days old...my milk came in about 3 days ago...she latched on pretty good from the beginning...i had to supplement with some formula, though to help get rid of her jaundice. So now she seems to only eat for like 5-7 minutes about every 2 1/2 to 3 hrs...at night, she eats a little more, but doesnt seem to be fussing about being hungry or anything. she is having an adequate number of wet and poopy diapers, but she just wants to sleep all the time. (im not complaining about the sleeping all the time problem--im now a mom of 2 under 2 yrs ) :P

So is this normal....she had a check on her jaundice when she 4 days old and she had already gained 3 oz.

should i just leave well enough alone??

2007-12-06 15:05:46 · 26 answers · asked by mommy2dw 4

My daughter's hands and feet are always cold when I get her from her crib in the morning...doc said not to worry, but I was just wondering if anyone else has that happen...also, I know I will get a lot of mixed opinions on this, but how long do you think it is okay to let her cry at night after I put her to bed and she wakes back up? I always make sure she is fed, burped, changed, etc. and I rock her to sleep. But she usually wakes up about 10 minutes after I put her down in her crib. I always go back to check on her, but she stops crying as soon as I pick her up so I know she is okay. I really don't like the "let her cry" thing too much, but she needs to learn to sleep at night. So I am just wondering how long you guys think is an appropriate amount of time...thanks for any advice!!

2007-12-06 15:05:01 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly T 2

2007-12-06 13:42:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 7 month old son got sick a week ago (Thursday) with typical stomach bug symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea). About two days after he got sick, I got sick, then my husband. For each of us it lasted about 2 days. Then, on Tuesday, we got a call from his daycare that he had diarrhea and a fever. I took him to the doctor and he said he had an ear infection, which could cause the diarrhea. He gave him an antibiotic. Of course, that gave him diarrhea as well. His poor bottom is bright red and he is in pain from the awful diaper rash. He still has a very small appetite and I've had trouble getting him to eat much since he first got sick. Finally today, I thought we were turning a corner and getting better. He took an entire bottle and had a semi-normal diaper.
And then, just as I gave him his last bottle before bed, he gagged and vomited the entire bottle. I bathed him again and he vomited again!
Is he just not over the first bug, or could it be circulating again?

2007-12-06 13:35:11 · 8 answers · asked by John G 2

2007-12-06 13:22:16 · 19 answers · asked by twister 2

My daughter has slept in bed with me since she came home from the hospital. I love sleeping next to her and I'm not worried about rolling on her or anything like that. But lately I've noticed she won't fall asleep at night unless she is right up against me with my arm around her. How can I get her to fall asleep without me?

2007-12-06 13:08:51 · 19 answers · asked by Freaked out 3

2007-12-06 12:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by what gives 4

My son is now 7 weeks old. He is sharing the bed with me which I don't mind (I did this with my daughter until 6 months). Anyway, my son has difficulty sleeping. He grunts all night like he has to poop and cries out if I'm not patting his back or trying to comfort him. I give him a gripe water that takes away the gas he has but he still seems to want to poop all night...or something I'm not sure what is going on! As soon I get us out of bed in the morning (at this point I've been up with him several times at night trying to get him to sleep so that I can too) up he's bright and bushy tailed and then poops. I Breastfeed him and have eliminated EVERYTHING that could irritate him so what is going on? I would like to get him on a schedule but he's so sporadic. Any suggestion or do you share the same weird experience?

2007-12-06 11:51:02 · 12 answers · asked by maegan 1

I want to start working out at home. Im away from family so my husband and i cant just go to the gym together and im not comfortable going to the gym because it's on the military base and i've never gone b4. anyways we have no equipment at all, but i want to get back into shape. I have gained alot of weight on my legs and thighs and tummy. Does anyone know any good exercises to get rid of the extra fat around thoes areas? any suggestions would sure help. also since i know some people like to know, im just over 5 weeks postpartum.

2007-12-06 11:28:02 · 8 answers · asked by Amayas Mommy 2

2007-12-06 11:22:27 · 16 answers · asked by anonyn55 2

My daughter is going to be 4 weeks old tomorrow. I decided not to breastfeed this time because with my 1st I had so much trouble getting her to latch and I gave up after about 3 weeks. Anyhow, my daughter has been eating formula - enfamil lacto free.. Well, tonight I notice that my milk supply is still in and it's a pretty good amount so I tried breastfeeding her and she did great. Can I do that since she is already 4 weeks old and has been used to formula?? If so, is there anywhere I can find a cheap breastpump?

2007-12-06 11:01:03 · 16 answers · asked by I ♥ my irish twins! 4

My little Joshua is seven weeks and one day old, and his foreskin has retracted, I have asked my GF and she assures me she has not touched it to clean it.

I have read that you should never pull a baby boys foreskin back to clean, but I am worried now as it looks slightly red at the tip of his penis.

Is this normal?

All help is very much appreciated

2007-12-06 11:00:08 · 16 answers · asked by Paul C 6

i want to know if my ex is the father of my baby my last mensual period was feb 22,2007 the doctor say my due date is november 30 ,i had sex with ex on march 2,and then with my boyfriend march 3 and continue almost everyday with my boyfriend who you think is the father..

2007-12-06 10:11:29 · 16 answers · asked by loudy p 1

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2007-12-06 09:49:25 · 8 answers · asked by Paula S 2

My son's one year appointment is tomorrow and I want to start weaning him to whole milk when the doctor approves him for cow's milk. The problem though is that he really has grown attached to nursing and I want to wean him without having engorgement problems. Is there anything that I can take to dry up my milk quicker?

2007-12-06 09:42:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband just asked about relactation after being "dried up" for the past 3 months.If I try to pump milk and it starts flowing good again,Is it safe to give it to my son?Will it upset his stomache and system since he's been on formula so long now.5months.

2007-12-06 09:30:29 · 7 answers · asked by lovethatbabybrendon 2

Where can I purchase it?

Where did you get yours?

2007-12-06 09:16:41 · 7 answers · asked by 90304 4

My baby boy is 9 weeks and for the most part he wakes up 2 times for feedings, but there are some nights where he wakes up 3 or 4 times (some for feedings others just because). I am back at work, and it is very draining. Any suggestions to help him sleep through out the night, or at least 5 or 6 consecutive hours.

2007-12-06 08:59:00 · 18 answers · asked by girlieGIRL 3

she's five weeks old and bottle-feeding. usually she does well, but sometimes she struggles and cries durring feeding. I've checked to make sure it isn't too hot, she has clean diapers, and it's only after about twenty minutes of struggling and crying she finally calms down and eats. She can breathe through her nose, and I am getting a little uneasy about it. anyone else out there have the same problem?

2007-12-06 08:58:56 · 4 answers · asked by justkiddingu 2

my baby is due in less that 4 weeks and i want to know do we really need a snowsuit? I have read that it is not good for babies to overheat and sweat. we have a cover to go over the carrier that has a little "window" to pull back so that we can see his face. chances are he really won't be outside much and i'm just wondering if a snowsuit is really necessary. how many of you have snowsuits for your children and if you don't then what do you suggest we put over him or under him to keep him warm? thanks

2007-12-06 08:57:44 · 10 answers · asked by Supermommy!!! 5

i am 2 months preg and its hard 4me to have a bowl movement can i drink casters oil will it be safe and the baby will still live?

2007-12-06 08:53:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 3 week old used to latch on right, and i never had a problem, but lately hes been nursing like i've never fed him before, and chews away at my nipples really hard. My nipples are beet red and chapped. I've seen a lactation consultant and everything, she taught me how to nurse properly, but still....its horrible. what can i do to either a) fix the latch (its almost as though hes impatient) or b) fix the red chappiness?

2007-12-06 08:36:11 · 9 answers · asked by krisindeed 3

2007-12-06 08:31:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I swear, some of them have temper tantrums when someone expresses an opinion that breastfeeding a baby in public is in poor taste. I for one don't like to see it, but I don't stomp my feet and start calling people names when they disagree.
Why can't people learn to accept my opinion as well?

2007-12-06 08:29:25 · 34 answers · asked by Mrs. Goddess 6

I have read some really ridiculous stuff about breast feeding.
1. you won't bond with your child as well if you don't breast feed.
2. your child won't get enough nutrients if you don't breast feed.
3. pumping doesn't provide the nutrients that breast feeding does.
4. If you meet with a lactation specialist, you will be able to master breast feeding, too!

Some people get so worked up about this that it seems as though it is their religion (or cult). Why can't some of these women accept the fact that women who bottle feed CAN have a perfectly close and wonderful relationship with their babies? Why can't some of them accept that some women cannot breast feed - for whatever their particular PERSONAL reason is? I'm not opposed to breast feeding. In fact, I think it is wonderful. I'm just tired of people getting hysterical over it.
Have any of you run into these rabid women on here? What is your take on this?

2007-12-06 08:25:37 · 25 answers · asked by Mrs. Goddess 6