Babies Born October 2007 #19

**Trillian** · February 14th, 2008, 11:50 AM

This thread is for parents who's baby was born in October 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?
Bottlefeeding FAQ's and Useful Information
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Bottlefeeding General Chatter
Feeding Your Baby
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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**LadyRaven** · February 14th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Hey everyone!

The paed said Ryan is one healthy and overly happy bub! He was blowing bubbles, talking, laughing, trying to crawl and pulls himself up to stand up, and was doing everything he does at home (last time he just sat there like a lump so I'm glad he showed off this time!). The paed was impressed and told me not to worry about him not rolling yet he seems more intent on walking lol. He has a slightly big noggin and is a bit chubby but still in normal range, he's 7.6kg, 63cm and 42cm noggin.

Luckily I rung the new dr surgery I been seeing and they had an appointment there and then so I took him straight over for his needles. He was tired and hungry so was crying before he got in there but 2 full bottles later (and he kept it down the porker!!) he was back to being all happy. The dr told me to keep stuffing him till he stopped crying I didn't really think 2 bottles were necessary but he slept through one this morning and he was very happy!

The paed gave him some water on a spoon and the way he was eating his hands and mimicing the paed eating and would try and eat anything you put near his mouth he said to try him on a bit of farex now because he seems ready so will try him on one serve this arvo and see how he goes.

I have read everyones replies and welcome jas! Just thought I'd drop in a update and now I think while I have the day off work and ryans asleep that I'll go join him! Also the last time I did this big long post to everyone the thread self destructed and was closed LOL.

So I go to post and the threads just closed hahaha can't win

**YoYo** · February 14th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Another thread already...yaykes...Max has been asleep for 2 hrs...umm...bored now!

**Saffi** · February 14th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Hi Jas - we often meet at Garden City so that would be nice and close for you. LOL To send a PM, go to User Profile and select Private Messages from the drop down options.
Rebecca - thank God for e-Bay. From the sounds of it there is nothing out there expect dirt. Shame the postage makes things so expensive.
Viv - doona on the floor - great idea. Our house is totally floorboards so when he rolls there's nothing to cushion his head either. M&M cookies - yummmmmmmm.
Celtic - great news about Ryan. GL with the farex. I am sure he will love it.

Gloat time. I have the best DH ever. I was sitting on the couch earlier, boob out feeding L when there is a knock at the door. Standing there was a delivery person with a bunch of lilies - my favourite! I feel like a right sod as I haven't bought DH anything, not even a card. I am intending to do a special meal - you are all my witnesses if DH asks, ok? Was thinking about making chocolate dipped strawberries.

Anyway, L is down again, so might get some housework done.

**Rebecca77** · February 14th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Celtic Way to go with Ryan - big boy!!! We keep getting told that C is "fat" by people who see her - but I dont think she is and the Doc has never said anything. Will see how much she weighs tomorrow! Lady at daycare says its good that she has a bit of extra padding - if she gets sick - she has reserves!! When she was 3 months old she was 60.5 cm long - I think she might be a tall one - god forbid she gets ducks disease like her mother!
Julia I have just noticed that GORGEOUS picture of Max in your ticker!!
Can youi tell that I am sitting here at work waiting for people to post in here so that I can respond! Am tired of having nothing to do at work and so bloody much to do at home!!
Saffi Dirt and cows baby....dirt and cows! Whenever someone comes in to the office here they ask " much rain". I mean really people is there ANYTHING else to talk about!!!! Yes it is a bit of a pain when it comes to postage of things - mainly the bigger things. I am looking also at getting ahigh chair pretty soon. Lil miss c likes to look about and her swing is too low I think. I REALLY want one of those activity centres but will just have to wait till I can get some time off!

**Saffi** · February 14th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Rebecca - duck's disease???

**Rebecca77** · February 14th, 2008, 12:56 PM

My head is close to my.....bum.....
ACtualyl I have never understood it but thats what they call it!
I am 5ft almost 3 inches
Just googled it (ha ha ha) my thigs are short so it makes me look short - supposedly!
ducks disease adj. to have short legs, i.e. from having one's bum too close the floor

becky · February 14th, 2008, 01:30 PM

hi all.

My little boy isnt very well today. Seems so quite which is completely not like him and has been really lethargic. Had to run out for half an hour this morn to the Big W sales, but since then he has just been laying on the lounge (never seen him like that before!) Chels i sfine for the mo though.

Jas - We meet the first Thursday of every month, usually at GArden City if you can make it! PM any of us Brissy girsl and we'll give you the details, although like someone said, I think you need a certain amount of posts before you can PM. Just ask on here if you want any details.

Saf - WOW, what an amazing DH!!! My DH is pretty good too, but he would never think to get flowers delivered! NEVER! Anyway we decided not to do Valentines this year. Money is better spent elsewhere at the mo.

**boomba** · February 14th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Lol Rebecca haha! I am sure the politically correct term is vertically challanged lol!

Saffi how gorgeous! I love lillies too! But I didnt get any boohoo!

Jas I will pm you my email adress and send you the link each time for our meet ups if you like!

Celtic Great stuff Ryan! You clever boy! Let us know how he goes on the farex!

just got back from the shops and um spent just a lil at the sale! we bought a little stroller to go camping with as the bugaboo is quite bulky! Also got a couple of boxes of nappies! Some clothes in all bigger sizes and some more bibs cause he dribbles so much! It was bedlem there though! So many mad mums hunting for bargins! Oh and I bumped into becky!

**boomba** · February 14th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Just deleting my adress dont want any baddies to get it! x Have added you to my msn Jas!

**Rebecca77** · February 14th, 2008, 01:48 PM

Amber Am pretty sure you are right in regards to the PC but well - a spade is a spade right!! LOL

**boomba** · February 14th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Rebecca I am definately not PC at all a spade is a spade is a spade lol!! I have never heard of that saying before though hehe it made me laugh!

x

**alz** · February 14th, 2008, 02:04 PM

Hi everyone,
Wow what a day! We have been so busy. It may just seem busy because we haven't had a lot of sleep last night. Hubby sliced his finger open at dinner time (trying to cook for us) so we had to go to the emergency room. Sat there for 3 and a half hours. Anyway had dinner at 11.45 and went to bed. Ethan started his day at 5.30 and we have been on the go ever since.

Just got back from having his injections. Ethan has nevery screamed so loud or for so long. I think he has forgiven me because he is now happy and kicking around in his cot (he should be asleep).

I am a bit excited. Just got a delivery of our new cloth nappies. We are giving the Hautes ones a go. Can't wait to try them.

Anyway I will stop boring you all and try and get Ethan to go to sleep.

Have a great night.

**boomba** · February 14th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Alz good luck with the nappies let us know how they go! Hope you get more sleep tonight, your poor DH! x

**jas 07** · February 14th, 2008, 02:24 PM

boomba- i just added you to my msn. did it work? if not ill email you

**boomba** · February 14th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Just added you! will send you the link hopefully it will work!

**nickers** · February 14th, 2008, 02:33 PM

wow so much chatting has gone on and i havent been on for just 2 days or something!

Just popping in to wish all a Happy Valentines day! hope you all get/do something lovely.
Im hoping dh doesnt bring me back a pressie cause i havent gotten him anything other than a card which i still have to write on!
He made me breakky thismorning, crumpets done in egg which was real yummy he said Jamie Oliver did it, kinda tasted like a pancake!
so im doing a nice dinner, got the meat marinating and hoping we can eat it without both boys having a moment!
had a tupp party today and my SIL minded the boys aswell as her two boys. So 4 under 4 and she still manager to do a load of washing for me and the ironing!! so didnt have to do it but it was real nice of her to do so.
Anyway since ive been home (2pm) both boys have been asleep and still are.....

alz- did dh need stitches? hope his finger is ok
LOL Rebecca i have never heard of "ducks disease" befoe either!