Newborn & Baby - December 2007

Help! My husband and I are stationed in ND, our family is from NC. Our baby is due in Feb and my father in law has invited himself to fly up for the birth and stay here for ONE MONTH! My mom will be here for only 1 week. My hubby only has two weeks off of work. I know I won't have the energy to be a good host, or to clean up after my lazy father in law. Does anyone else think one month is a long time to visit. How am I supposed to find time to bond with my husband and new baby with a guest there for a whole month. Please help!

2007-12-06 08:23:05 · 14 answers · asked by Mommy2Be82 1

My almost 4 month old has been taking a big sleeping period of 5 hours at first, then goes to 4 hours for the rest of the night for over a month now (she eats every 3 hours or so during the day). She had a viral cold a few weeks ago, and every since then (she is over it now) she has been waking up every 3 hours at night again. Last night I tried to just give her a pacifier thinking that maybe she wasn't really hungry, but she was because I couldn't calm her any other way. Does this mean she is ready for cereal? (She has her 4month appoint. next week so I'll ask him then, but I wanted the opinion of some moms.)

2007-12-06 08:17:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to see what you all think is the best carrier/wrap for babies older than 6 months. Obviously something that has great back support. There is some traveling i will need to do...and I would like to know which ones you all recommend. Best Recommendation from personal experience.

Thanks!

2007-12-06 08:14:46 · 10 answers · asked by BlueBlue 4

We've just discovered that our baby that's 17 mo. is allergic to peanuts. We found out after I gave him a little peanut butter on a bread he barely had any and all the sudden he started itching and swelling up, then had difficulty breathing, we immediatelly called 911 took him to ER, we have an epi-pen for him now, but what else can we do to prevent the reactions, we removed everything that had any peanut ing in it from the house, but now what? Do we tell everyone we go to not to put anything out on the table with peanuts, or would that be rude, or what? Shopping takes long too, since we want to make sure that whatever we buy was not made next to peanuts etc. We're going to see a allergist next week, our first appt what should I expect there?

2007-12-06 08:12:37 · 5 answers · asked by acia 4

I am aware that many moms here are proponents of extended breastfeeding, and I was wondering why. I'm not challenging or criticizing or anything, I'm just wondering about personal experience and beliefs. Do you breastfeed longer because of health benefits, because it is what the child wants, because it is what you want, because your child isn't eating enough in other areas, etc.

I'm excited to see your answers so that I can better understand this.

2007-12-06 07:42:04 · 15 answers · asked by rainwriterm 7

I was wondering if this is something that has happened to other mothers. It seems that my breastmilk makes my 4 month old baby spit up/ throw up. I have had to supplement with formula since he was born and he spits up more with the breastmilk. The dr said it is reflux and has taken all dairy out of my diet as well. I just had my wisdom teeth out so I stopped breastfeeding for a total of three days...all free of him spitting up. Now that I have started breastfeeding again it has started again...any ideas on what is causing this??

2007-12-06 07:40:12 · 16 answers · asked by Garrett's Mommy 2

I must be the most disorganized person, that or lazy, cause it just seems like if I kept the house clean i would have no time for anything else, watching a baby is hard work, anyone sympathize. I suppose there is more time to clean a house when they are grown better to take care of them now, but anyone have any tips, just gets soo cluttery.

2007-12-06 07:06:43 · 35 answers · asked by girl 4

My sister-in-law is due Dec 13. I was thinking of getting her a gift certificate for a massage for christmas. I found a spa that is close to where she lives, I thought it would be a thoughtful gift, knowing that she will be really tired and want some time away from the baby after she is born. There are plenty of people that would love to watch the baby, too. including her husband.

Is that a good gift, or should I go with something else?

2007-12-06 07:01:14 · 11 answers · asked by Lindya 2

My little guy is nine months old and is showing no signs of being ready to wean. It does not bother me any. My neighbor actually said, "Eww - yucky" when I told her I was still nursing. *rolling eyes* When did you guys wean?

2007-12-06 06:24:03 · 21 answers · asked by Sarah 3

Im sooo stressed my son keeps crying and he wont stop... If i pick him up he stops immdiately but i currently have a back injury so I cant hold him all day long.. As soon as I pt him down he starts crying and not a little bit like LOUD!!! screaming is more like it. Pleas help me. He s 3.5 months old and i just started giving him a lil bit of apple sauce by gerber yesterday and some juice also by gerber. I tried letting him cry until he gets enough DOESNT WORK.. I am at my wits end here. Please any advice.. Also he has his bottom teeth coming out. the gum is all swollen.

2007-12-06 06:23:18 · 21 answers · asked by Princess 4

a lot of people say you sleep when baby is sleeping,,,, i find that very difficult to do. my son is 6 weeks so i am up all day ana all night then in the morning till afternoons when he naps i just cant, i am write awake and watching tv or on my lapton.... not that i am not tired ,i am and early in the mornings i feel like running away because i dont have the energy to go on.
then once i am awake thats its cant sleep during the day.

what about you guys?

2007-12-06 06:19:01 · 11 answers · asked by ------------------------ 5

just wondering

2007-12-06 06:18:40 · 19 answers · asked by raquel e 2

2007-12-06 06:18:39 · 9 answers · asked by glad 1

2007-12-06 06:15:50 · 12 answers · asked by SSV 2

She has never been this way until Thanksgiving when we saw lots of family and she was held a lot. Now I can't get anything done at my house because she cries the entire time until I pick her up. I don't really believe in cry it out, but she is 6 months old now and I don't know what to do. She sleeps great at night, btw and will take two naps a day, but when she is awake, she wants all of my attention. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-06 06:12:13 · 9 answers · asked by Ava's Mama 3

I have gotten so much conflicting advice, I'm not sure what to do. Currently he is eating about 5 or 6, 6 oz. bottles of formula. And has 1-2 Tbsp. of cereal morning and night. We started with rice and now he is trying oatmeal. I guess barley is next. And after that veggies? I guess my real question is, once I start the veggies do I still do cereal? Can anyone give me or direct me to a sample menu for a 6 month old? He is 7 months on the 22nd...and he is kind of a big boy, around 16.5 lbs. I just don't want my baby to be hungry, but I don't want to overfeed him either. Sorry if I sound neurotic, first time mom here :) Thanks in advance everyone!

2007-12-06 06:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend told me when we have a child he wants me to breast feed because it makes a healthier and smarter baby!

Is this true??/ please all input needed

2007-12-06 06:07:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My man and I are both brown eyed. His are very dark, almost black and mine are brown but they are more gold-ish than anything. My moms side of the family is all blue eyed. My daughter that was born 3 weeks ago has blue eyes but they aren't questionable blue, the are BLUE! How long do I have to wait before I know if they are going to stay that way>?

2007-12-06 06:02:37 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer K 3

i had my new baby boy 12 days ago and i planned to breastfeed him like his two brothers. i am doing so every three to four hours and he gained 400 grms since birth which is good but what i want to know is when can i know that he is hungry this child is different, some time he weaks after one hour looking for the breast he drinks and go back to sleep but he had vomitted twice because i think he was over feed. so what can i do? do i ignore if he weak up? or keep giving him on his demand. please advice.

2007-12-06 05:51:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 16-month-old son has his front four teeth on the top and bottom, and I recently discovered two molars coming in on the top - but there's a gap where the cuspids should be. Is this how teeth usually come in?

2007-12-06 05:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

of the routine vaccinations for newborns, toddlers...etc?

2007-12-06 05:34:28 · 24 answers · asked by Notagain 6

I am considering topping up my 3week old daughter with formular as i am suffering badly from mastitis and feel like i need a break, I have had 2corses of antibiotics and going to docs tomoro again for a stronger corse, its becoming very painful to feed her and the healh visitor suggested topping her up, i was just wanting some advice on the best formular, is there any with added omega 3? Or some advice on how to get rid of this mastitis as the health visitor thinks i am prone to it and the tablets dont seem to be working. Thanks x

2007-12-06 05:23:44 · 12 answers · asked by Kayleigh & James 4

2007-12-06 05:13:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a first time mom, and this whole baby thing is a little confusing to me.
I am preparing my registry but i am not sure what type of clothing or things to ask for since I am due in march?

2007-12-06 05:01:04 · 45 answers · asked by tnsms 1

im looking for a great stationary entertainer for my baby for xmas.ive been considering the exersaucer,jumperoo,etc.the problem is,that although my baby is only 8 months old,shes 32in. and 25 pounds.im afraid that if i spend a lot of money on one of these toys she will outgrow it quickly.but i need something to keep her safe and stable while i do house chores,etc.Moms and Dads with experience,please help!

2007-12-06 04:44:10 · 10 answers · asked by bittersweet84 2

My friends children have chicken pox and because my two older boys have already had the chicken pox and the baby hasn't i wanted to see if i could get him to catch the chicken pox while he is young and less likely to scratch etc., or even be aware that he is going through it. But because i am breast feeding i am unsure if the milk from me will keep him immune. But then i was wondering if he did catch it would it be dangerous. He is due his 3rd set of imms on 18th too so not sure whether the chicken pox would affect him worse if he had the injections.

2007-12-06 04:40:02 · 22 answers · asked by ThinkingBee 3

my son is five months old and he will not sleep through the night at all. i give im a full bottle w/ cereal right before he goes to sleep and he still wakes up several times through the nite for a bottle (which puts him right back to sleep) what can i do to get him to sleep through the whole night?

2007-12-06 03:59:10 · 14 answers · asked by fwpryncess 3

My almost 3 month old had HORRIBLE colic and gas until about 8 weeks, when it started to phase out. She is doing really well w/ just an episode here and there. She is on nutramigen formula, and has been since about week four. Breast feeding was a no-go, then 3 other formulas we tried didn't work, the nutramigen finally did.
Anyway, I am SO SCARED that when we start rice cereal @ 4 months (per her dr. orders she is almost 16 lbs) it will hurt her belly. What were your experiences w/ cereal introduction after gas or colic subsided?

2007-12-06 03:51:21 · 8 answers · asked by Kat 6

7 months pregnant with 1st child, and everything is going well thanks to god.
I just have this feeling that im going to wish i had known somehting or forgotten to buy something.
so mums who have already experienced labor, and being at home with a newborn, any tips????

2007-12-06 03:40:02 · 15 answers · asked by miss Karla lopes 1

Not for more than 10 minutes, if I;m lucky. I don't know what to do.

2007-12-06 03:38:31 · 14 answers · asked by jenchlo 2