Newborn & Baby - December 2007

I'm a first time mom of a 9 month old. She seems to want us to play with her nonstop from the time she wakes up until the time she goes to bed. She has the ability to play by herself but she *wants* us to play with her...constantly.

It's to the point where my husband has to wear her in a backpack carrier while he cooks breakfast on the weekends. I can't even set her down to walk into another room w/o her fussing.
I've seen other children around her age and they don't seem to be as needy. Though, I could be wrong.

I love playing with her but at this point I'm feeling very worn out. I can't relax and I can't get anything done.

1. Is this normal?
2. Is this a phase?
3. Is it possible that I've caused her to become this high maintenance?
4. What can I do about it?

2007-12-10 05:12:56 · 5 answers · asked by Corn_Flake 6

Hi. I admit that I was uninformed mother, but have recently read up on vaccinations and no longer want my child to get them. His 6 month shots are coming up and I have gotten all of his shots before. Should I just discontinue now or get this last set of shots? Also, I will have to get him vaccinated before he starts school (Georgia law since it isn't against my religion) so, when do I do that? Just right before he starts? I am still learning about this, but would like to hear from mothers who are attempting this or have been through this. Thanks!

2007-12-10 05:12:17 · 14 answers · asked by lysistrata411 6

my son is 5 months old ; hes a biq eater ; he is on solids [fruits & veqqies] for the past month and a half and drinks his formula 4-5 times a day ; for the past month hes been pushinq his bottle away everytime i try and qive it to him ; and kicks and squirms and cries if i try and feed him it ; i try to hold his hands down but he just pushes his whole body backwards ; hes refusinq his bottle ; i thouqht it miqht be from teethinq so i always check his qums there not swollen or anythinq ; and hes not sick ; hes almost 20 lbs and 27 inches lonq ; a biq boy ; and he used to love to drink the bottle ; but now he doesnt even want it near him ; what should i do ?

2007-12-10 05:11:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-10 04:35:18 · 5 answers · asked by deeky_ward 3

I'm am a new mom. I need someone to comfort me, because i am a wreck. My child is in nicu, and i'm a single mother. Please try to help me!!

2007-12-10 04:28:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My little one has tried a few jarred foods, but I try to make own. Her favorites are peas and banana's... the 2 thickest stage 1's I have found. She like the thicker consistancy. If I dont make my own all the time, are stage 2's thicker or just a larger portion? Any suggestions on how to get them a little thicker? Maybe add a little cereal? Thanks!

2007-12-10 04:19:54 · 6 answers · asked by luvin225 2

my newborn's stump fell today but the area doesnt look completely dry or healed...is ths normal?....baby is only 1 week old

2007-12-10 04:01:23 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4

he used to eat. but lately he just dosent take the food, he always spits it out. please i need help.

2007-12-10 03:38:20 · 5 answers · asked by bittersweet28 1

He will grab at his bottle now and hold it, but he won't hold onto it long when eating. He just can't seem to keep it held up to his mouth. What can I do to encourage him to hold it up? Or maybe the 8ounce bottle is too heavy?

2007-12-10 03:37:19 · 11 answers · asked by lysistrata411 6

he has been growing consistantly on the 50% percentile but this time he was on the 10th% percentile and the doctor mentioned that his growth had slowed down some. he was 7lbs 12oz and 19 inches at birth and is now 15lbs 6oz and 25inches. He barely gained a pound between his 4month checkup and this checkup. Hes still within the normal range but im concerned that his growth had slowed that much so quickly. The doctor didnt seem concerned about it at all.

Has this happened to you? Or am i making a mountain out of a molehill? Thanks!

2007-12-10 03:32:50 · 5 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6

If so which ones???

2007-12-10 03:22:40 · 3 answers · asked by Sara C 2

I am scared to ask this after seeing others get yelled at but....

my daughter is 3 months old. she is on nutramigen (unable to breast feed and had severe colic in her early weeks) and here for the past week has been eating every 2 hours (instead of every 3-4) 5-6oz nutramigen. I gave her 2 teaspoons rice cereal mixed w/ 4 oz formula saturday night, she drank it and slept for 7 hours... Last night (sunday) she had a bottle @ 6 pm (5 1/2 oz) and was screaming a little before 8. I gave her the same amount of cereal as the night before and she fell asleep as soon as the bottle was done. I really think this is making her feel full and content. I called the Dr. today to ask but I really think that she is just hungry! She is 16lbs and already sitting w/ no head support, little body support....I am NOT doing this for my own convienience of having her sleep...it literally has made her seem like she is not starving and she is happy...

2007-12-10 03:21:39 · 15 answers · asked by Kat 6

i'm sorry to sound gross, but im unsure of how my little 3 and a half month old can manage to create such a huge mess which not only at times goes uo her belly, but back as well!? And then she smiles.....i love being a mum!lol

2007-12-10 03:19:54 · 20 answers · asked by brunelscooby 4

2007-12-10 03:16:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband installed the car seat but it doesn't appear to be doing what it should.

Where can I take my car to have someone see if it's installed properly??

2007-12-10 03:14:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for some books to buy my best friend's baby. She is only 6 weeks, but my friend wants to start reading to her... Any suggestions?

2007-12-10 03:10:09 · 6 answers · asked by misscongeniality711 2

i'm 29 wks pregnant with my first baby, and a bit overwhelmed!

on top of trying to decide on a birth place & plan and get the nursery painted & put together, my husband & i are still settling into our new home. but i need to make sure i have all the essentials ready...

what should i do NOW to prepare myself, my house, my life, my pets, etc for her arrival?

i know i need to get the nursery done, find a pediatrician, find a lactation consulatant, get a few essentials (car seat, bassinet, diapers & wipes)... but what else???

2007-12-10 03:05:42 · 8 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6

my baby is 5 month old, my problem is that when i am out of the house they are feeding her my milk through bottle but she's just playing with the bottle. at first she will suck it but after a while she will start playing with it and when i get home that's the only time she concentrates feeding on my breast until she is full. what should i do for her to also feed in the bottle cause i'm gonnna work soon and i am afraid that she will not get enough milk.

2007-12-10 03:00:58 · 3 answers · asked by dyan_gorgeous 1

i posted the other day about my daughter having her first cold... while we are dealing with it the best we can i have come accross something new. I had to suction her nose out yesterday just because it was too much for her, she was having a hard time breathing and drinkin a bottle... when i did it, i notice a small amount of blood in with it.... that was it for yesterday... now this morning i just did it again for her, and again more blood.... is this normal, or should i be concerned.... other than her nose, her cold is getting better, her eyes are not running anymore, no cough, nothing.

2007-12-10 02:52:17 · 10 answers · asked by louie 6

2007-12-10 02:48:17 · 6 answers · asked by jeffylynne 1

2007-12-10 02:45:11 · 9 answers · asked by Williams M 1

and what did you start with? I am so afraid of choking!

2007-12-10 02:40:47 · 7 answers · asked by lindsey4706 3

A mother communicates with her months old baby in this way:
drink nicely, girl, you are a little lady / No, you can't do that / Behave yourself; it's a shame / Time for bed/bath / I don't want to hear that again / You have done a good job....
It amazes me how things have changed as compared to our time when babies were brought up in another way. Does it sound logic there isn't any baby talk for a baby now ?

2007-12-10 02:20:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know there are some that will say i should be spending every minute of every day entertaining him but i just can't do that as i have to do housework and cooking for my husband as well as being a mum.

How long do you think is the right amount of time to be playing with him. I think i spend enough time with him, he is contented and happy, but i feel bad even if i have to nip to the toilet because he cries when i leave the room. Does anyone else feel like this or do you let your babies have time on their own?

2007-12-10 01:57:51 · 10 answers · asked by Lee Lee 5

2007-12-10 01:56:35 · 7 answers · asked by Jen 2

that are filling ?

2007-12-10 01:46:04 · 16 answers · asked by madambutterfly 1

My daughter is 3 months old. Since about 8 weeks she has gone to sleep @ night VERY well, does not fight it or anything. She only gets upset if I try to keep her up later because she is ready to go to sleep at 8-9 pm. She will then generally sleep till about 2:30 am when she wakes and drinks about 6 ounces. We burp, and she falls back to sleep in about 10 minutes (sometimes quicker) THE PROBLEM IS, like clockwork she wakes anywhere from 4-5am and wants to get up. If I don't get her up within 5 minutes she cries. I have tried changing her, feeding her, etc., but she just want to be up and play. I have caved and let her in our bed till I get up for work @ 6 and she will snooze there, but I don't want to get her in that habit. This is an everynight thing. I am tired of starting our day at 4, and she crashes by 9am. Anyone have a similiar situation? What did you do?

2007-12-10 01:40:06 · 7 answers · asked by Kat 6

Can I take Day Quil??? Wow, I ned something more than Tylonol this time!

2007-12-10 01:38:29 · 6 answers · asked by Alisa S 1

I'm 10 weeks pregnant and i was just wondering when i should stop sleeping on my stomach. I' ve tried other positions but that is wat is most comfortable to me.

2007-12-10 01:13:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a son called cooper and am havin a lil girl in less then 3mths, i need help on a name because im just not sure. and my partner says no 2 everything i like. because he is so darn fussy.... So please help. I need something that will work well with cooper. and is not 2 common. And the last name will be mitchell so thats easy.. I like the name kayley but my parter is not 2 sure on it so please anything will b great!

2007-12-09 22:30:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous