FYI antibiotics dont work against virus's, only bacterial infections.
It is possible that Matt has a bacterial chest infection hense the anti's, but Jazz has a cold which is Viral and the antis wont work with them... even though they may look like they both have the same infection, it could be different.
Also babies at this age cough a lot due to their dribble, they dont manage it as well as we do and therefore they cough a lot more as it trickles down the back of their throats...
Has anyone looked into Baby led solids? I am thinking of heading down this path instead of the mashed/puree foods. think that it is more the way i would like to do things.
Trina hope you are OK
Hi everyone else
Sorry its a short one.
feeling tired and run down
Osteo with MJ tomorrow
I am ok everyone thanks xoxox got kicked in the boobie not sure if that can damage milk ducts??? anyone know?? as well as ribs stomach etc i was so upset esp after having other dramas just before it all. Was very upset that this horse is SUPER quiet and the kids walk around him all the time and it was just a freak thing that frightened him and if it was them it would have done some major damage cos he is so big.
Might be asking the obvious but what is baby led solids SJ? sounds interesting.
Jazz would be allowed anti's if needed might be viral like sj said.
Summer's teeth are clearly visible now they are very very cute, still bothering her as they have to push all the way up so still lots of dribble, chewing and red cheeks, luckily no sore bottom and/or the runs
I'm off to clean the house seems to be a nightly ritual i have at the mo.... gets it all done when all are in bed and it's quiet.
Yeah, it's viral so antibiotics wont work. Matt said that the doctor said that it looks/sounds like they both have the same thing, but there has been no research on suitable treatments for babies hense why Matt got prescribed something and Jazz didn't. I ended up ringing the parent helpline to find out if there is anything they could suggest to help relieve her sore throat but they just suggested all the things I'm doing: panadol, vaporizer, very small amounts of cough medicine. I'm happy she can have the medicine. it's not recommended for children under 12 months, but the pharmisist and doctor at work looked into it and said that it would be fine to give her 0.3ml twice a day. I give it first thing in the morning and just before bed. There is a bit of alcohol in it which I guess helps her sleep so I don't mind that.
They both have to go back to the doctor on Thursday.
While Matt's still feeling bad, I'm gonna try doing the overnighters even though I have work in the morning. Shouldn't be too bad though. Apart from last night, she sleeps all night anyway. Ah well, I've started drinking coffee almost every day since I've started working. I used to only drink it every few months.
hmmmm.. the suspense thickens.. what is baby led solids?
trina - do get some rest.. did you go see a doctor? is summy chewing on teething rings etc?
danni - when lakshman was sick and the paed said eh had viral infection, she gave him some anti-histamines, but still said it would take abty 10 days to get better.
poopy did a pumpkin poo just now.. eeeewwwwww
oh yes, danni - he also got a cough mixture, which helped.
OK -I think that maybe it sounds more exciting than you think
im not an expert as i have only just started to read into it - but from what i can understand, basically you give you baby more soild foods in fingers. they learn to chew straight away and eat the same veggies and fruit that you would.
They also feed themselves, as aposed to us feeding them - the thought is that they will not put in their mouth what they are not ready for.
Also there is evidence that they become less fuss eaters and regulate their nutrient intake better as they crave and chose foods that they need.
Here is a link to one of the sites that i have been reading up on.
SJ - Thats really interesting. I think I'll look more into it.
I think I was giving vegemite toast to the girls by about 6 months, but they were having pureed foods too.Maybe I'll put him in his walker tomorrow & put a bit of mash on the tray, just to see how he goes. I won't try finger foods til he's over 6 months though.
It sounds easier too. Instead of cooking, mashing & feeding them, he could have pretty much the same as us & feed himself - even if he doesn't eat much yet.
I'm definetely going to give it a go.
Anyone else found that your bubs ahve started waking at night?
MJ wakes at around 2am EVERY night now for a feed, sometimes if she doesnt make it, it is 12am AND 6am ahhhhh it was better when she was newborn. To start with i thought that maybe is was the one off, but it hs continued for more than a week now and she is genuinly hungry at that time.
I hope solid introduction will help, but i am not hopeful
Off to MG and Osteo today... will let you know how i go
Trina - dont know about the milk ducts and the injury, but if you find feeding painful or notice any blood go see a DR immediatly
I hope you are feeling better now, you must be so sore
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