Babies Born February 2008 #5

[Trillian]

This thread is for parents whose baby was born in February 2008.

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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

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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[The[cookie]Doctor]

Hello all.
Sorry for the MIA.
Have had a miserable ten days which just kept getting worse and worse.
Went to the GP today and was "diagnosed" with PND. Am starting on anti-depressants and have to go back in two weeks to see where to from there. A fellow BB member had recommended a great psych that I am looking into to hopefully get me back on track to being a happy mumma.

DS seems to be going well at the moment, lots of laughing, smiles, chattiness, almost rolling on occassion and being a devilish little man who wont go to sleep at night without his "storytime". He slept 11 1/2 hours the other night, OMG i almost died when I woke up before him. I think it's because i gave him a big massage the night before.

Hopw you are all well, sending lots of healthy winter vibes to all the bubbas and mummas.

[Sueby]

Hi Everyone,

Ashlea -- sorry you have been so miserable. Sounds like you are on the right track though. You are very strong and you will be feeling like your old self very soon.
Alex sounds like he is going very well, they are funny when they start knowing what they want! Take care of yourself.

Prama -- not long till you go now! You must be so excited to see your family and introduce them to Lakshman. Keep in touch.

Hello to everyone else.

I have promised the boys a trip to Toyworld today, Nicholas has a gift voucher from his birthday and Benjamin wants to 'check out' all the new toys so he can tell Nanna what he wants for his birthday. Wish me luck. I'll be lucky to get out of there under an hour he he.

Have a good day and stay warm

Sue

[prama]

ash - so sorry to hear about what's happening. I too have PND. my MCN then GP did a mental health assesment. i dont have to take any medication at the moment, and have been seeing a councillor. she also does spiritual healing which i find is helping me heaps.

sue - it's getting really close, so getting nervous!
hehe how did you go with toy shopping?!!

few of us from ur mothers' group went to watch sex and the city. im not a big fan, it was ok, just like an extended episode. but it was really nice to go out and watch a movie and us helping each other look after bubs.
going to mil's for dinner. bbl!

[Esme]

Just a quick one to wish Prama all the best and to send sleepy and happy vibes for Lakshman for the trip! Let us know how you went..

Ash/Prama - Wish you two a speedy recovery!

[prama]

thanks esme - the countdown has really began. i hope i have everything!

poor poopy has a fever after his needles last night and has been crying a lot this evening which is not
like him. he's finally settled after some panadol and has gone to bed.
i understand now, how heartbreaking it is for a mother when her child is sick.