Babies Born July 2007 #18

[August]

Well it seems like there are a few mums and bubs with eating/sleeping issues. Hang in there everyone.

Rebecca ~ I was going to suggest what Raels said about mixing veg and apple, but perhaps try say 3 cube apple, 1 cube veg to start and then after a few days try 2 cubes of each etc. Has he tried zucchini? It?s a very similar colour to apple when it is pureed. What about potato? He probably recognises the bright orange veg. Also what about two bowls, one of apple, one of veg and alternate spoonfuls (starting with apple of course) so that he may not realise he is eating veg in between? You would probably want to feed him pretty quickly. Maybe give him a toy so that he is not looking at the food? You could also have a spoonful of veg with the tip dipped in apple so this is the first taste to touch his lips? Good on you for being persistent and trusting that you can do it. Start small and work your way up. Be gentle and patient and he will come around.

Jess ~ Sounds like you had HEAPS of fun at the playgroup and I'm glad you got a few things sorted at the doctors. You should make yourself up a big pot of vegie or chicken soup to eat throughout the week. I know it's hard to eat properly when you are only cooking for yourself, maybe a multivitamin might help give your immune system a boost too.

Mel ~ Hope you had fun at the races! What a bargain on the shoes!! When is your sisters wedding?

Nicky ~ I have not had Lucas weighed in a month but I'm waiting to see how much of a difference it's made too. He is on 3 solid feeds a day now and I can feel that it's making a big difference weight wise.

Megan ~ My Lucas (if we are home) has 2/3 naps. One usually before lunch, one at around 2pm and then a short one around 4.30pm, if I'm lucky, to get him through dinner up until bedtime. If he doesnt have that late nap then it's dinner, bottle and straight to bed early.

Hello to all the other mums and bubs

Lucas is well, such a happy cheeky little fellow. Everyone calls him the 'happy baby' as he always has a beautiful smile for everyone, even strangers when we are out shopping. He will make noises to get attention and then smile at them!!
We will have to teach this one early about stranger danger.

His bottom teeth are not far off, anyday now I'd say but it's hard to tell as they have not been giving him any trouble at all.

Have a great day,

August xox

[August]

I was just looking around for some new baby recipes when I found this so I thought I'd copy & post it. Its from huggiescomau

What can affect baby?s eating?

There can be many reasons why a baby doesn?t take to solids, or starts solids and then goes off them. Listed below are just a few possible factors:


When baby starts teething. Don?t be put off if they seem to have lost interest at this point; it is likely to be temporary.

When bub starts to become mobile, they sometimes temporarily lose interest in food as this new-found movement is more interesting to them. This phase will pass, and they will be fine.

It can take up to 10 or more tries for a baby to take to something new; perseverance is important! Don?t confuse rejection with permanent dislike.

Tired infants generally won?t have the inclination to eat solids; the moment has gone. Better to avoid trying to feed a baby who is tired and irritable to give yourself the best possible chance for success.

[tears_of_joy]

Hi Ladies.

I dont know how long i have as i thought ethan was asleep but i can hear him playing lol cheeky boy I am so proud of him today as he ate lunch i was a bit shocked as he has been refusing food except for pieces of rockmelon or watermelon He refused breakfast, but for lunch he had Half a piece of bread with vegemite, a yoghurt, a piece of rockmelon and a juice!! And he still wanted his bottle afterwards

Mel- You put a smile on my face when i read your post , i got a littler teary too as i have been so emotional lately lol Thankyou you are a wonderful person. My mum didnt end up having ethan as she ended up being busy, which is ok as i really dont know if i could do it lol he hasnt spent a night away so far I havent taken any sleeping tablets yet as i am looking into something natural as i would prefer that. How was Race Day? I hope you had a lovely time! Did you enjoy you kid free time with DH? Oh and did you get that sleep in? OOPS was typing this when you posted!! Glad you had a wonderful time and well done on the wins. Hope your babies are home soon.

Nicky- Ouch @ Lachs bite Hope he doesnt do it any more. Way to go with the teeth though, ethan is still toothless

Sara- HI, hope things have slowed down a bit and your early night pays off energy wise. I know how you feel though, i feel like i have run out of petrol! Hows Kaetlyn doing?

AMM- Thanks for suggesting a multi vit i hadnt even thought of that! Oh and i think the chicken soup is a great idea too, might get to it when dh is home so i can get it done with out interruptions Lol @ lucas calling out to strangers and smiling! If people pay attention to ethan he either rudely blows raspberries or closes his eyes and looks away!! Another cheeky little boy here That info from the huggies site will be good to keep in mind.

OK must go i just got ethan off to sleep halfway through this post so now i must do some washing. I need a Robot around here that will do the cleaning for me!

BBL

[CrystalBoo]

Hi Everyone
Having hourly night wake-ups with hysterical crying at the moment. We have one tooth through but I'm not sure that it's the cause because she is ok during the day. And she won't allow any kind of comfort except boob -Just a little physically and emotionally draining and I'm hoping it stops before DH leaves on Tuesday. On a brighter note, we bought a new (second hand) car and pick it up tomorrow. It's a metallic burgandy (colour comes first of course LOL) Ford something something Series 3 yada yada low mileage, bells and whistles etc etc. I'm just happy it looks great and the interior is pristine and the AC works!

I will attempt some personals though I probably won't be able to catch up with everyone - sorry
Jess - Good news on the solids. Hope you're feeling a little better about DH and can manage to get some sleep soon. I know how you feel. Take care of you.

Mel - sounds like you really had a great time and how nice to spend some quality time with DH. It's great that you could enjoy it even though you missed the kids so much. Dan and i went out to lunch yesterday - our first outing without Autie and we were only gone 2 hours and I couldn't wait to get back to her! (Though lunch was unreal - on the Broadwater with seafood and ****tails)

August - I can well imagine that people call Lucas 'happy baby' - just look at his photo! Just love it!

Sara - ditto on the lack of energy. Hope we both get some from somewhere soon LOL

Nicky - oh so cute with the 'mum' call! not so cute with the bite! LOL Ouch! I am crossing my fingers that doesn't happen here! Has it been repeated?

Megan - Sleeps? Don't want to talk about it LOL Usually two of about an hour each though quite often less. Autie also began refusing her third nap and being super tired. I have tried to push her other two out a bit later to have her last at about 2-3 so then she can last until 6ish. Autie's naturapath recommended only normal natural yoghurt for her as the baby ones have so much sugar.

Nay - it's ok to add other things into the diet if you think he needs it. Some carbs at dinner may fill him a little more though that doesn't really seem the case with Autie. Maybe some meat too if you're not going vegetarian. I also find Autie likes a snack now and then - usually a piece of something she can hold herself - broccoli, avocado, cauliflower, roasted vegies etc. She's not having bread anymore for the moment but she loved toast with vegemite to work on for a while. Do what you think will work for the both of you.

Sorry, that's going to have to be it for me tonight. I should be sleeping while I can. Ciao

[blueflower]

Hi everyone,
I am back and ready for personals, although it may be a sad attempt!
But about us,
We have been super busy, with something on everyday. I dont think that there is much planned for the next week until the weekend again.
Kaetlyn is happy with her solids, teething, but no sign of teeth cutting through and crawling like a little trooper. She is still so little that after being awake for an hour and half she is tired again. She isnt a big eater, so all her energy is being used to keep her little body fuelled for her crawling. The minute she is awake she is on the go. I try and get her to sit and play not using much energy, but she prefers to be looking around. Her latest habits are
-sucking in her bottom lip,
-crawling over to the gas heater and suckinging the gas outlet which we cant seem to stop- its shiny and sticks up!
-and sitting in her cot squeling when she is awake.

I am thinking of increasing her meals to 3, she is only on lunch- fruit and yoghurt anddinner- veges. She only has about two large cubes worth. Does anyone give their bubs 'desert' my grandma was asking me the other day what I give her for dessert nothing. SHe barely fits in the meals that I give her, as she sometimes cant fit in milk 2 hours after her solid meal.

Oh and we went to Pumpkin patch yesterday, and got Kaetlyn some pink jeans, and cute crimson velour jacket and a little shirt. It is soooo expensive- we had vouchers to use. The 6-12 month size is big for Kaetlyn, but as the lady said, you dont want to get them and she grows out of them before the season is over. At this rate, she will still fit them next winter.

Sacha-Yay on the car and good luck with the sleeping.

Jess- you sound like you need a good long sleep and lots of food. I know that with me, Kaetlyn always comes first, like play, bathing feeding, dressing etc, and I still find that my afternoon, I am still in my Jimmy Jams and had nothing to eat. I swear, tat when we gave birth, we gave away our perception of time!
I really feel for all you mums that DH/DP/DF's work away from home for lengths of time.

Mel- Glad you had a great day and cant wait to see your site when you update it!

Umm I cant think of anyone else, sorry, frizzled brain. Will come back tomorrow and do the rest.
xoxox