Newborn & Baby - December 2007

Since she was born she took a picifier. Now she doesnt want it, but she sucks on her hand as if she's trying to suck her thumb but she cant find it or get the hang of it. I know it isnt a good habit for her to acquire but it helps calm her and put her to sleep. What can I do to help her learn how to suck her thumb not her hand?

2007-12-05 02:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by glad 1

She has not had a bowel movement in almost two days and is a lot fussier than usual. Shes not running a temp and the doctor said its normal for newborns to go a couple days without pooping, but she seems very uncomfortable. Can I do anything to help her?

2007-12-05 02:51:18 · 13 answers · asked by Danica E 1

I had a MW for just over an hour when my baby was being born, then she left. They came back to do the newborn check the next day, then came again when the baby was eight days old to weigh her. I found out when my baby was four months old that most people have a check up at six weeks, but I was never offered one/asked to have one, nor was my baby. She was also never called for her injections, and ended up having them two months late.

Has anyone else not had a checkup or not been offered one? Were my baby or I put at any risk by not having one?

2007-12-05 01:14:46 · 13 answers · asked by Up-side-down 4

I need to go back to work so that we can afford a mortgage, my little boy will be 6 months, is that too early?

2007-12-05 01:04:03 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 23:46:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 23:30:01 · 17 answers · asked by alice b 1

My sister just had a baby yesterday, she'll be getting out of the hospital tomorrow morning. I spent a few hours last night and a few hours today there with her, mostly while her b/f was home showering and eating, but I'm just wondering how often or how long I should wait before visiting her at home. We usually spend 2-3 nights a week together, but I know with a new baby she will be pretty busy, and have a lot of people visiting her all day, so I don't really want to be in the way, but I would still like to be able to spend time with her (we're very close). Any suggestions on this would be very helpful.

2007-12-04 18:39:18 · 16 answers · asked by Amanda S 2

I'm 21 & pregnant with my first. Well, I want to go back to finish my senior year of college after my baby is born. The semester starts 1 month after she's due. Do u think that 3 weeks to a month is to early to go back after my baby is born?

Thanks for ur answers!! =)

2007-12-04 17:02:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to work more than 8 hours a day to suffice my baby's needs. I have a nanny who takes care of my 2-month-old while I'm not home. When I do get home, my baby's fast asleep. During the daytime though, I try to make the most of my time with my little one. However, she most of the time cries a lot as I carry her and only her nanny can calm her. I feel like the nanny's has become the mom and I am otherwise. I feel terrible. What should I do?

2007-12-04 16:51:33 · 10 answers · asked by Hunny 2

2007-12-04 16:35:00 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. Ish 2

Is it normal for 10 months babies to want to sleep with u and ur partern. My son would not go to sleep unless he sleeps with us. (once he is deep a sleep i put him back to his crib) How do i make my son sleep in his own crib? sometime he will eat the bottle and fall back to sleep but he wants to hold my hand then he would fall back to sleep! grrrr... Someone help! have u ever experience that before? Any suggestions?!

2007-12-04 15:43:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Shopping for my 15 year old daughter is easy. Ipod, CD player, CD's, Gift certificate to Hot Topic. But as far as my infant is concerned, Im clueless. I know he doesnt really care and know the difference, but Id like to get toys that are stimulating and fun for him. I just dont know what. Please help me. Thanks so much in advance.

2007-12-04 15:40:39 · 4 answers · asked by heysanj75 4

I have a 4 month old; I work 10 hours a day. I come how at midnight my husband/baby is asleep. The baby wakes up at 1:30am to be fed. She is up till 3am. She sleeps till 5:30am when my husband gets up for work. So I have to get up to feed her (I breast feed). She is up till 8am. I go back to sleep with her till 10am when I have to get up to get ready to go to work. So I end up with about 5-6 hours of sleep but I almost feel worse for having slept for only short periods of time instead of 4 strait hours. I am so tired I can barely function at work I feel dizzy and achy, and I keep forgetting all kinds of important things. Any ideas? On keeping the baby asleep longer or better ways to cope? Thank you for any help

2007-12-04 15:22:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 9month old son who has pretty blonde hair, a little too pretty. People think he is a girl (even when dressed in blue). I am afraid that if I cut it, it will look terrible.

2007-12-04 14:56:36 · 4 answers · asked by fsuirishprincess 1

My little girl is 5 months old. She's been reaching for my cups and food and things (she can put the cup to her mouth)..so I decided to start her on baby cereal...she's had it so far a handful of times....she's been 100% breastfed otherwise. So...she seems to get tired of the cereal rather quickly like she gets tired of the taste and reaches for the breast....I mix it with nursery water...maybe I should be mixing it with breastmilk...maybe that makes a difference to her liking it???? Anyway, I'm feeding it to her once a night...I don't know how much to really be giving her...or when I should start giving it to her more often..etc...help!! Maybe she would like the one with bananas in it better?? Any hints would be helpful if you guys wouldn't mind sharing your experiences...Thanks.

2007-12-04 13:44:12 · 24 answers · asked by fromthecabbagepatch 4

My coworker showed me a picture of his 3-week-old baby and this "thing" is BFU!! (For those of you who don't know, "BFU" stands for "Bunt Funking Ugly" - or something like that.)

OMG I almost puked on his shoes! I really wanted to say, "Your baby is disgusting!" but instead of answering I just walked away. I couldn't help it but as I was walking away I started laughing hysterically. I hope he wasn't offended.

Do you think I should tell him? He seems so proud of this "thing" but maybe somebody needs to bring him back down to earth. I mean, what if he tries to enter it into a contest or something?

I'm totally serious - this baby is so ugly that anybody would call it a "thing"

2007-12-04 12:42:45 · 36 answers · asked by amansscientiae 3

I am due in a couple of weeks and to help my husband feel as involved in our child's life as possible, I was looking at baby playgroups (such as Gymboree) to enroll in. However, they all seem to take place during the weekday, which would preclude a working dad from participating, and they also seem to be very focused on the mother. I am looking for something maybe like this...

http://blossombirth.org/classes-family.html#daddy

...that is not 2,000 miles from my house. Does anyone know of a program like this that is on the weekends or after business hours? (I live in Houston.)

2007-12-04 12:36:42 · 4 answers · asked by Maber 4

My doctor advised me to wean by 22 months so my son won't remember it and to avoid causing social problems. What do you think?

2007-12-04 11:28:04 · 16 answers · asked by Leah 4

How old is too old?

2007-12-04 11:22:38 · 8 answers · asked by Leah 4

I have been pumping my milk, I noticed my milk has changed from a yellow tint to now white (like milk is suppose to look) but its every thin, almost water like. Is this normal? I may just be crazy for asking this but I'm a 1st time mom and I just have no clue!!! Please nice anwsers only.

2007-12-04 11:06:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

how long did you breastfeed for, and why did you decide to stop?
im hoping to give it a full year and maybe more and want to know about other womens experiences.

2007-12-04 09:59:21 · 16 answers · asked by - 6

I want my son to know the difference between day & night so we have started giving him a bath b/w 7-8pm, using the sleepy time lotion, swaddling, feeding and then placing in bassinet. It seems to be going good so far (only be doing it one week) but I just wonder about giving a bath everyday. Could it be harmful at all?

2007-12-04 09:29:33 · 19 answers · asked by carron420 2

My daughter is 2 month and 2 week and 1 day =). She gets constipated very often and I brought this up to the pediatrician today. He said to put a tea spoon of sugar in her bottle and it should come right out.

What I have been doing when she is constipated is mix one once apple prune with 3 once of water and feed her about 2 once of that. the doctor said don’t do that but give her a tea spoon of sugar in her bottle. I do not feel comfortable doing that ( like who gives there baby sugar) I rather do something that is natural. What do you other moms think or recommend, please remember my babies age and what is most age appropriate. I also heard of Kyro syrup and don’t really want to do that either. Any suggestions????

2007-12-04 09:15:50 · 13 answers · asked by Bree 2

foods like it. MY 6 th month old sits up and crawls IS SHE READY?

2007-12-04 09:12:07 · 13 answers · asked by iamblessed 6

I feel as if maybe I'm doing something wrong. I have been watching and listening to other kids my daughters age (3yrs 4mon) talk and I feel as if she isn't even close to them I am going to get her assessed but the thing is I think some kids who are 2 and a half and older talk far better than her.
I also have a baby who is about to be 1 she doesn't communicate either my older daughter was at least saying a few words she has got nothing. She doesn't point she just started shaking her head but I don't think she knows that it means no she doesn't nod. When can I have her assessed. And what am I doing wrong?

2007-12-04 09:06:44 · 2 answers · asked by niknac 1

My baby girl is eleven days old and eating every hour and a half to two hours. She eats 3-4 ounces at a time and it seems she's never satisfied. Its been suggested I should start giving her a little cereal with her formula. Any one had the same problem or have any ideas or opinions?

2007-12-04 08:48:13 · 24 answers · asked by kristenrcrowder 2

Sorry, TMI - very little poop came out during one time he tried to go. Very thick. He keeps grunting and trying to go throughout the day, but no bowel movement. Constipated? What can I do to help him? Is he too young for diluted Prune Juice? and if not, how much can i give him?

2007-12-04 08:46:07 · 25 answers · asked by mommy of 2 4

I do not understand why someone would pay $19.50 on ebay for $20 worth of coupons. I have alot of coupons so I figured I might could get half of what they are worth, but if you are going to pay the same amount as the coupon, why not just go ahead and pay full price?

2007-12-04 08:42:23 · 8 answers · asked by Heather A 2

I can't believe that I am even writing this, I guess it is a way for me to unload because I feel guilty and stressed at the same time. Yesterday there was a horrible snow storm in my area with whiteout conditions and slippery roads due to freezing rain. I think we got almost 20cm of snow in a 24hr period. So the buses were cancelled. I called into work (I'm a teacher - and yes I have an entire class show up even on snow days!). My Principal was great about the fact that I wasn't coming in and I submitted my day plan via email. So...I called school at the end of the day and I only had two kids show up! I couldn't believe it as I usually have all of them there.

Anyways I woke up this morning and buses were cancelled again!! Today, there weren't snow squalls blowing by my window. So, I ventured out and turned around as the road were glare ice. Why do I feel guilty when I made the choice not to go in to work for the safety of my baby? I usually make it in on all snow days!

2007-12-04 08:34:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

smell my breath? I just had some garlic pasta...an I offending him? He doesn't seem to mind, just curious.

2007-12-04 08:25:00 · 9 answers · asked by Violet 3