Babies Born September 2007 #17

[Lea13]

This thread is for parents who's baby was born in September 2007.

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MistyFying

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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[LiddlePixie]

Hm, Don't know which thread to post in - we have 2 because we're so special!

The girls liked your salad noni - I used snow peas instead of beans (not too keen on beans).

[Ginger]

hello ladies
thanks for commenting on the pics in my gallery Hayley- made me feel special
check out my news pics of Lewis' modelling session guys. Zoolander!!!

[Cally]

He's gorgeous Gracie.

Can't remember anything from the old thread (baby brain!)

What is with this weather - just went for a walk and I had trackie pants and a jumper on. I had to put a cardie on K that was a bit small for her.

[*noni*e*]

lp - thats great!! i leave the beans out i'm not a fan of them either
off to check out your pics gracie
cally - this weather is strange!! i hardly have any warm clothes in the right size for Asha and it is becoming a problem

[*noni*e*]

those pics are beautiful gracie!!!

[Leemar]

Gracie- Your baby is beauitful.

[LiddlePixie]

Whew! Wish i could have some of that cool weather WITHOUT RAIN! (don't want to jinx it & be flooded again!). Can't win, It's so hot here today!

Have just finished labelling everything for school tomorrow... YAYAYAYAY!!! The girls are really excited & a teensy bit nervous, They're very outgoing so i think they'll do great making new friends.

Cute pics Gracie

ETA: I don't like beans because they feel squeaky in my mouth! LOL

[LiddlePixie]

OMG NOW IT'S RAINING!!!!!!!!! - I knew that would happen!

[Cally]

LP - Hope the rain goes away soon. Wow, school tomorrow, doesn't start until next week in NSW. I hope the girls have a lovely time.

[Trillian]

Ooooh LP, I can't eat squeaky beans either LOL, they have to be cooked really well. I hope the girls first day at school goes well for them. Soon you will have a housefull of pre-pubescent girls tearing around when they bring all their friends home.

We have a really mild day here today, its lovely.

Noni, I am having the same trouble. I have enough to do 2 days, but if the weather is cooler for longer than that I'm in trouble LOL. I did buy him a bonds trackie today at BigW so I will slowly start getting stuff for them all as it comes in.

Went to griffith today (about 1hr15 away) to pick up the new lights we brought. Such a long drawn out day it was too - I wanted to be home by 2 at the latest but it was just after 3 when I got home.

Gracie, I am off to look at Lewis' pics....

[fianne]

quick question.....i haven't given max any formula since 10pm last night. she's been grizzly but i think it's from wanting attention and not hunger. should i still give her formula or try to stick to b/feeding? had 2 very very heavy huggies nappies this morning and then 2 not full but with content nappies so far today. (sorry if tmi)

[LiddlePixie]

Hi Fianne, Why are you giving formula? Sorry i must have missed that... Does Max pull away when she's not hungry yet?

[fianne]

lp...have always been topping up w/ formula but really want to b/feed. know that supply will go up w/ demand so....*confused

[LiddlePixie]

Hm, If she seems content with just the BM i wouldn't give the top up unless she really is still hungry for more after a good feed - I'm not BF'ing but i understand it would be confusing not being able to actually see how much she's getting, Is that your concern?

[fianne]

yes, and because i KNOW that if i give her formula, she'll guzzle down the 100 mls in no time. i feel like i'm depriving her if i don't give her formula but at th esame time i want to build up the supply.

[LiddlePixie]

Have you tried expressing so you keep a good supply, or even giving her EBM?...
That way you'll be able to see how much she's having sometimes... You could alternate between booby & bottle of EBM so you can be certain that she's getting enough but have the bond of BF'ing as well.
Sorry i really am not much help!

[fianne]

not getting much when i express so i know that i don't have THAT much. but we got through yesterday with 1 120ml bottle at about 1pm and then another 100ml at 10pm and that was it for that 24 hour period.
so, wondering if i can get away with giving her just breast milk the whole day. just feeling guilty...feel like i'm starving her.