Babies Born ~ July 2014

[OceanPrincess]

This thread is for parents whose baby was born July 2014. Congratulations!

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Astrolady ~ Administrator
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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:

Helpful Articles
Breastfeeding FAQs
Is My Baby Hungry?
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Feeding Your Baby
Lactose Intolerance
Starting Solids - When Is My Baby Ready?

Helpful Forums
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids


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:

Helpful Articles
Babies & Sleep
Controlled Crying/Comforting/Sleep Training
The Con of Controlled Crying
The Crying Game
15 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep

Helpful Forums
Comforted Sleeping & Sleep Issues Forum


Other Useful Information & Recommended Reading:

Helpful Articles
Baby Massage
Cuddle Me Mum
Recommended Reading List

Helpful Forums
Infant-led Feeding & Weaning
Baby Slings and Baby Wearing


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
Gentle Parenting Forum

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[myturn]

No one is in June... So where are my July girls???

[~*familyof3*~]

I made it

[myturn]

Babies Born

myturn 20th June girl
~*familyof3*~ 6th July girl

[myturn]

I think we are smiling over here occasionally. So. Cute.

[~*familyof3*~]

Awwwq so cute! Were not smiling yet lol

[myturn]

I feel like a sooky la la today. DD was fussing a but this morning so I basically spent all morning on the couch holding her. Slept 30 minutes from 9.30am yesterday morning until 3.30am this morning... Partly my own fault, but last night I just couldn't get her to sleep much. Anyway...

I just feel like crying. 6 weeks old today. I haven't had many sooky days.... But feeling it today... I should be napping, but couldn't get to sleep... Sigh.

[~*familyof3*~]

Oh no. Do hope get rest soon xx

Were the same here except I spend most days on the couch lol ans she thinks 1 am is day time ugh

[myturn]

Just had a 1.5 hr nap. Feel much better. 1am daytime sucks!

[Lilliansmummy]

Can I sneak in here ladies?? I know Ollie came in April but I know and love you girlies

[~*familyof3*~]

You sure can

Yay for a nap!

[Lilliansmummy]

Ollie has been very feral and learnt a new trick....to pull his blankets over his head while sleeping :-( gave us heart failure but he cried when he did it. His still very wobbly head and delayed but getting there. This sometimes gets me pretty down as I failed him and couldn't keep him in for 10 more weeks. He has to go get another hearing test done soon and more physio.
He occasionally is smiling now

[myturn]

You did everything you could to keep him there. It certainly didn't happen because of something you did. It's scary when something happens you weren't expecting!

DD is getting too big for the cradle already... Means I'm gonna have to move her to the cot in her room... But I'm not quite ready for her to leave our bedroom - it makes me anxious. No space for the cot in our room though.

[Lilliansmummy]

I totally here you on the cradle/bassinet thing. Ollie's too big for bassinet now so I sold it and he loves his cot now. I went out and got a swaddled so he can't pull blankets off or over his head and so far so good :-) anyone got bubs into a routine yet?? I'm struggling

[myturn]

The only routine we have is feed, play, sleep - pretty much anyway.....

Roughly between 2 and 5 hours from start to finish.... Depending on the time if day. It's hardest in the evenings. Especially as I worry about hubby being disturbed and having to go to work. I could do with a full night sleep though. That's for sure.