Newborn & Baby - December 2007

Hello...we had our baby last Tuesday (yay!) and since we've come home we've had a little difficulty with the breastfeeding. She latches on to my right breast with no problems but it's the left breast that she has difficulty coming on too. Any ideas, suggestions, help would be appreciated. Also, how concerned should I be that she's only liking on breast? Could this create a problem down the road?

2007-12-02 03:40:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just asked a question on my son. He is 5 months old and he is a happy baby. BUT when he is tired, he screams for hours. I hold him and sing, and rock, and everything. He fights and fights. He has done this since birth when he gets overtired. He does this a the middle of the night. I even sleep with him. Finally last night I put him in his play pen and let him cry. I went to him often to talk to him and give him affection. I nursed him 3 times and he cried ALL night. He slept for about an hour or two. I don't know what to do. When he gets overtired, he does not submit to it. He is not in pain... just VERY grumpy. I asked a question and joeybowiesmom, who is a top contibuter said that she cannot beleive that I would let my baby cry. And that I am SELFISH (she had that in caps), and she said that I think of no one but myself. My son cries for hours whether I hold him or not when he is overtired. Other than that he is a happy baby. How can people be so mean and be a top contributor?

2007-12-02 03:12:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

im pretty concerned about his hip popping....
it doesnt seem to hurt him at all, and he moves his legs around like crazy, so I know there arent any problems that way, but what could be causing this? It pops whenever i lift his bum up to change his diaper, and also just whenever he moves around lot.

2007-12-02 03:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by krisindeed 3

or do i have to wait till i stop breast feeding.

2007-12-02 02:51:05 · 9 answers · asked by Moon_Rabbit 1

We have a 4 week old and my wife is breastfeeding. She has been to 3 different lactation consultants and 3 different doctors. She has been prescribed meds for both a breast yeast infection and mastitis, but still has the pain. She has had the pain ever since the first few days after delivering. The pain is a constant burning/aching throughout both breasts all the time. No engorgement. She nurses every 3 hours. She wants to continue breastfeeding, but the pain is becoming overwhelming. Our newborn does have a tight latch and occasionally bites down, but the pain is not just at the nipple but throughout.
Any help/insight/experience with this is deeply appreciated. Happy Holidays.

2007-12-02 02:34:26 · 10 answers · asked by frisco 2

Ouch! I know it's hurting the little fella...

2007-12-02 02:25:04 · 19 answers · asked by b 3

on wednesday i caught a horrible sickness bug, although i was only sick once i still feel awful, now my 10 month old son has had a temperature for 48 hours not high enough to see a doctor, but he hasnt been sick or had diareah, he just sleeps, is this nprmal or could it just be teething related? help im so worried about my little baby!

2007-12-01 18:57:12 · 16 answers · asked by adams girl 2

My baby was born with very little hair (she NEVER got a BALD-SPOT though) ... Anyhow... She is 12 months old and on the back of her head she has about 1 inch long, but the front is still so short, that clippies fall out and ponies are out of the question... I'd say 1/4 of an inch.

So, for those of you who had a "bald" baby, when were you able to put clippies in her hair?

2007-12-01 17:27:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

For my entire pregnancy, (29weeks now) My mother in law (MIL) has been telling me that she is doing up his old cot (which is 24yrs old) Doing up, as in painting... I told her, I didn't want it - its my first baby and I really wanted to buy new things for the baby; its not like we can't afford to buy a new cot. I tryed telling her I didn't want it. Now I hear she has gone out and wasted money on paint (I heard from MIL mum that she spent alot on the paint) and she painted it and did it up. I am feeling really pressured now by my MIL and her mother.
In australia there are standards on the cots and they say not to use cots before 1998 because they didn't have safty standards. I've told my husbands Nan and she says she doesn't see why it would matter (she doesn't want me to hurt her daughters feeling by not taking the cot).. what do I do..
I am having problems talking to husbands mum now, she won't listen to me - shes trying to make choices for me and I can't take much more of it, help!

2007-12-01 16:21:53 · 8 answers · asked by Rose 2

Hi, I am a first time mom. My daughter will not sleep alone on her back. The only way she falls asleep is if I am holding her or I am laying on my back and she is on my stomach. I have tried the bassinett used as a bed side sleeper, a "snuggle nest" in my bed...letting her cry just a little...She just won't do it. It is difficult for me to keep sleeping with her on my stomach. I had a c section and had complications with that so I am tender. She is 6 weeks old. Any advice to get her to sleep, even if it's in bed next to me would be great. Thankyou so much!!:)

2007-12-01 16:04:20 · 10 answers · asked by sweeet_p_8_2000 2

Has anyone here successfully followed the Baby Wise method of starting your baby off sleeping alone? I read the book while pregnant and thought I would follow that philosophy, but I always end up with my daughter sleeping with me because I am too exhausted to physically get up every 2 hours to nurse her.

Any real life experiences with Baby Wise? If it was successful for you, what was your secret to coping with getting up so often in the night?

2007-12-01 15:52:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-01 15:43:36 · 45 answers · asked by airforcewife64 3

i want to start buying shoes for my baby boy when he is born. is there a size i should start with? i saw infant sizes 1...2..3...i dont want to buy something too small

2007-12-01 14:44:21 · 7 answers · asked by Monica D 1

I came home from work and I saw something on the steps. I got closer and it was a baby. In the carseat was a letter telling me this is your baby. The women left a pic and I know her,but I haven't seen her in about a year. I think the kid is mine. What should I do.

2007-12-01 14:39:30 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am about to start cloth diapering my 14 month old. I'm tired of the red lines and rashes. I would like to know what works best and what brands, where to buy (I will probably buy online since I live in a small town, so cheap shipping options would be great). I know there are more options out there now since I was a baby, in fact I've realized there are so many that I'm quite overwhelmed right now. I would like to know the basics of what to buy to get me started. Thanks in advance!

2007-12-01 14:32:47 · 6 answers · asked by aaksimmons 2

2007-12-01 14:10:47 · 13 answers · asked by akivi73 4

2007-12-01 13:24:46 · 21 answers · asked by this2shallpass 3

Ok, our son's name is Mason. We are going to have another baby who is a boy and will be 13 months younger than Mason. I like the name Jason! Would the boys being named Mason & Jason be too corny? Or do you think it sounds cute? Thanks!

2007-12-01 13:24:18 · 32 answers · asked by QTpie 4

Hi, I have an 8 day old daughter, and a 11 month old daughter who are both breastfeeding. I just have a concern because my 11 month old will not nurse if I have nursed my newborn on that side first. She'll latch on and begin, but it seems like as soon as she gets anything in her mouth she pulls away and sometimes spits it out. I have to make sure I don't nurse my newborn on one side for at least a good hour before my older daughter will be happy. So, as a temporary solution I have been just nursing my younger daughter on the right, and my older daughter on the left. It's been working out just fine... but why would my older child react this way? I don't quite get it. Is it okay to keep them each to one side?

2007-12-01 12:48:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

and the doctor recommended pedialite. My question is, can dehydration cause excessive belly aches to the point of extreme crying? I've never heard of this but it seems to be working perfectly. He recommended it for colic too.

2007-12-01 12:01:41 · 6 answers · asked by Brooke S 5

what do i do to keep my 4 month old warm if the power goes out tonight, bad ice storm here and its been flickering for a while, already 1700 people with out power so if it does go out, its going to be out for a while

2007-12-01 11:44:50 · 13 answers · asked by ilovewigglesandgiggles 3

I plan on for a yr and am hittting 6 months now with no problem

2007-12-01 11:43:39 · 18 answers · asked by iamblessed 6

2007-12-01 09:53:54 · 14 answers · asked by Lena R 2

2007-12-01 09:51:10 · 11 answers · asked by kristenrcrowder 2

If so, how did you do it?

2007-12-01 09:36:04 · 12 answers · asked by throughthebackyards 5

Ok this is my 2nd child and first time to be able to breastfeed. I have a few questions:
1. I have to pump them feed to son b/c he is unable to latch. What is normal color of breastmilk? Son was born 3 days ago.

2. My nipples look like they are pealing from a sunburn...they don't hurt..just pealing...what nipple cream should I try?

3. What foods/drinks can I have/need/or need to avoid while breastfeeding and why?

I know a few things from others like brocolli is high in giving the baby gas but not sure of what other items are out there too.
Thank you in advance!!

2007-12-01 09:33:36 · 8 answers · asked by shortysml 4

Ok So my Husbands Grandmother Just Passed Away And She Lives On The Other Side Of The Country Should I Not Go To The Funeral Or Should I Go And Take My Twin Boys WHo Are Six Weeks Old? My Husband Loved His Grandmother Very Much And Is Going Through Alot Right Now. I Only Had The Oppurtunity To Meet Her A Couple Of Times And She Was An Amazing Woman She Died Unexpectadly At The Age Of 82! What Should I Do? Should I Carry The Boys Or Should I Not Go?

2007-12-01 09:26:24 · 14 answers · asked by !*!*!Cecelia!*!*! 2

sometimes she goes right to sleep. we would like to keep it that way. Burping wakes her up.

2007-12-01 08:35:15 · 13 answers · asked by Charles 2

2007-12-01 08:16:12 · 5 answers · asked by kristenrcrowder 2

My son is 13 months old and has slept with us since he was born, I love it but my husband wants him out of bed and in his own room idealy. I am terrified of him being in another room out of reach and where I cant get to him or protect him. We have a packnplay in our bedroom but he climbs out to get in bed with us. He goes to sleep at 11:30 at night, ONLY if we are both in bed with him and wakes up at 10:30 or 11:30am. For naps during the day he will only usually go to sleep in my lap or the car. We try to put him in his crib for naps but he screams like crazy. For example he is in his crib right now and has been screaming for 2 hours. He is crying profusly and wont stop. were trying to be strong but he is so miserable. We dont know if this is just his personality to be codependent or if he can really handle this. He is terrorized of being alone. But has no problem with babysitters or going to the daycare at the gym. Just at home for naps and bedtime. We dont know what to do anymore

2007-12-01 07:31:56 · 8 answers · asked by Wifeypoo&mommy2 2