Babies Born April 2008 #2

[Trillian]

This thread is for parents who's baby was born in April 2008

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MistyFying

There are many issues that you will encounter as a new parent. We have put together this list of useful articles and threads in order to assist you with some common questions or issues you may have, and to provide you with bit of extra support that we all need as new parents:

Feeding Support:

Breastfeeding General Chatter
Breastfeeding FAQ's
Is My Baby Hungry?
Bottlefeeding FAQ's and Useful Information
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Bottlefeeding General Chatter
Feeding Your Baby
Lactose Intolerance
Starting Solids/Homemade Baby Food
Starting Solids - When Is My Baby Ready?
Starting Solids General Chatter

Please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) or a Lactation Consultant if you are concerned that you may have breastfeeding and/or supply problems, and before the introduction of solids.

Sleeping Support:

Comforted Sleeping & Sleep Issues Forum
Comforting Tools to Aid Restful Sleep
Babies & Sleep
Controlled Crying/Comforting/Sleep Training
The Con of Controlled Crying
The Crying Game
15 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep

Other Useful Information & Recommended Reading:

Baby Massage
Cuddle Me Mum
Infant-led Feeding & Weaning
Baby Wearing
Recommended Reading List

Got questions?

Post your questions in the forums mentioned above, or in the following forums where you're sure to receive many friendly responses!

General Baby & Toddler Forum
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids
Gentle Parenting Forum


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[Nettie]

Looks like I'm the first one in the new thread!

Unfortunately I can't wear my new PJ's tonight After I got them home, I noticed the security thingy on them which prevents me undoing the packaging. I rang the store (Target) and they said I needed to bring them back in to get it off... couldn't get there before they shut, so will have to go in the morning... *sigh* I'm pretty bumed out about it actually... I even changed the sheets on the bed for a whole of sleep experience! I've got the flanelette sheets on now so we shall be all cosy for the 2 ish hours we get at a time!

Oh - a friend of mine suggested cutting out caffiene as she found it helped her bubs sleep longer and better. Have now got decaf coffee & tea (taste ok too!) and twice today Liam has slept 4 hours instead of 3... the true test will be overnight! But I think it's helping! If anyone else needs decaf stuff, I bought the Moccona decaf coffee (expensive!) and the Dilmah Decaf tea - both taste just fine - like normal stuff! Will be SO worth it if he sleeps well!

By the way, I'm about to load some pics in my gallery if anyone wants to peek at my gorgeous little prince!

[Beatrix]

Nettie- what a gorgeous boy!!! Oh and that is a interesting bottle you have i the background, is that for his cleft palete???

Well i have uploaded some pics to if anyone is interested. Got some small smiles in it!!!

[Fire]

No way in heck will I ingest caffeine, no choc, no coffee, no tea, nada. Not worth the restlessness and lack of sleep . You know "you are what you eat"... well now there's two of us that are what I eat.

Anyone know if you eat dairy and baby gets a reaction to it, is that a long term one? I ask because formula gave DD a long term (perhaps lifelong) allergy to dairy. I wonder if the protein in breast milk gives the same result just for mum eating some. Because I got a link of what to cut out if you need to cut out dairy, and it is a HUGE list. Things like casein and stuff that many may not associate with dairy at all and still be exposing babe to it. Dairy is in everything, (even some meats!) I have tried to find foods without it in it and it is so hard. You basically have to cook all foods yourself, no packaged stuff at all - which is a good thing I suppose but a pain in the butt. I've been off dairy for almost three weeks and if there is no improvement in ds's sinus, I'm going back on it. It takes up to three weeks for all dairy to clear from both your systems.

[Fire]

Nettie and Beatrix, I'm just taking a gander now...

[alittlegrubi]

Thanx for the dairy info Fire. I seriously hope that it isn't lifelong and just caused by the immaturity of the bubs digestive system. 3 weeks is a long time to have to cut out dairy. No processed food will also help with weight lose if you have any left to lose.

[Sharon19270]

Good morning ladies, did we all get plenty of sleep last night (yeah right)

As for me, well I think our honeymoon period is over, Oliver was really fussy with going back to bed last night/this morning and when we got back from the school drop off this morning he was the same, little bugger was fighting it all the way! I got really teary this morning because of it as I really don't want the same problems we had with Jordan, because 'severe' lack of sleep makes a very unhappy and grumpy mummy

Nettie William is gorgeous, love his beanie.
Beatrix love the little smiles from your princess