Babies Born September 2006 #18

[**Helen**]

Jodi and Anna- I cant believe how much Eithan sounds like Nina and Xander at the moment. re the whole hot thing but no temp and just so grizzzly. Must definantly be the age thing. It doesnt even matter if he has a formula comp feed, he doesnt last any longer to next feed like he used to. The formula lasts as long in his tummy as BF. Hopefully all of our little bubs will be over it soon.

Leith is the worry in this house with food giving to Eithan. I have explained that he isnt ready for food yet. I get so ****ed off when he chuckles as he has just had a suck on his dummy with a bit of chocolate dribble on it and given it to Eithan and then the other night gave hima taste of gravy(salt!!!!!!). My dad told me to leave him be it's not going to kill him. Well yes they are right but I dont want Eithan to get used to sugary salty foods when he wont be eating those. And I want him to eat his first cereals etc without always thinking that the alternative to breastmilk/formula will be something really sweet. Yes I agree it is cute and funny to look at the faces he pulls and also how vigorously he will suck the dummy, but it is NOT good for him!!! GRRRRRR. Vent over, I know how all of you ladies feel with the same problems.

Teething-I was a bonjella lady with Bella and will probably use it with Eithan although read the instructions re how often etc. I would only result to the panadol if a temp was involved although I used to give it to Bella if she was screaming in pain and wouldnt settle. Not much help sorry.

Shell-I dont cc either. I was told to with Bella by many relatives even though I kept telling them it didnt work. She would vomit and everything. People were so adamant that they were right they told me her vomiting was attention seeking and to keep with it. One lady my sil's mother told me to just leave her in the vomit. WTF!! So in the end we ignored everyone and did the rocking and dancing etc. She eventually came right (not until she was 20mths old sorry). But even though it was hard I wouldnt change it for the world because she was happier and looking back I can see all the wonderful cuddles we had. I am the same with Eithan although he settles much better by himself(only at night time). So ignore those IL's for telling you to cc. They dont live in your house and know your little girl. If she sleeps better in the rocker and you are fine with that, so be it.
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