Babies born December 2007 #14

[MistyFying]

This thread is for parents whose baby was born in December 2007.

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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?
Baby Formula - What Manufacturers Don't Want You To Know
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 or formula.

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

[b]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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[morgan78]

woohoo i get first post....we are all good

Trish - How is Abbey?
Haroula - That is sooo cute
LoriRae - We make sure we go for a walk every morning just before Vicky gets tired and that way we get at least one sleep in. Also you could try carrier/sling around the house.

[Jaycee]

Sorry girls just need to vent at the moment.

As some of you may know, we've been having trouble with Jake taking a bottle...

Well I was speaking to my sister in law this morning about it and she said that it sounds like he's gonna be either a bottle of breast baby and that I should give up bf'ing. I said that's not an option as I am not ready either emotionally or for the nutritional benefit to give it up, I'll keep feeding him morning and night even when I go back to work. So she goes on to say in a very nasty tone "well you might as well just throw out the bottles and keep bf'ing til he's 5!" So I politely exited the conversation, hung up the phone and burst into tears!!

I am doing the right thing aren't I?? I just feel so down at the moment and I guess I need reassurance that I know what's best for my boy.

She was just so mean!!

Sorry this is an all about me post but I'm so upset right now.

[morgan78]

Hun of course your doing the right thing and IMO you sister was way out of line with a comment like that...tell her to go & read the WHO recommendations.

[Jaycee]

I know, I have a feeling there may be a little resentment towards me as she didn't breastfeed and i think she may be regretting it now.
Either way, it still hurt me and I think i will start to limit the contact / details i tell her from now on.
Thanks for the reassurance, it really helps.

[Harri]

Of course you are doing what's right!! you make sure you do whatever is bet for both of you!


Chrissie is ff, and that choice i made because it was the best thing for us as my milk wouldn't sustain her for more than 2hrs and she wasn't feeding well!

If he wont take a bottle, why not try a sipper cup... i have one for Chrissie to learn to drink her water out off... it takes them a little bit to get the hang of it.. but it works!

[Buzzie]

hi everyone, haroula i hear you on the clingy. i cant put Ash down for 1 min these days and his gums are so sore, i think i also felt them today. i can see them clear as and ready to pop. poor things i hate this stage

hope everyone is well. And janine, stick to your guns girlie! dont let anyone tell you wats best for your bubs. Mummies know best!!!

[aussienic]

just a quick reply to Janine.. will do more after the school run

Janine go tell your SIL to jump in a lake You can do both.. and well done on doing both.. You listen to what your heart and head tells you

BBL

[Trillian]

new thread is here everyone https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...2007-15-a.html