Babies Born~ May 16th-31st 2009 #2

[Nelle]

This thread is for parents whose baby was born May 16th-31st 2009

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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
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.

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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[*TripleJ*]

wooohooo new thread i'm first yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MummyNaomi]

My day improved - DH came home and took over and Bailey immediately gave him smiles and giggles - LOL!!! Bridg you were dead right, I just needed to hand him to someone else, my own frustration and tiredness was just making it worse, Luckily DH finishes work at 3pm everyday. Amy I think you were spot on too, but I hadn't considered the tiredness as he'd had a THREE hour morning nap (this is unusually long) and a few cat naps, but I think he was just having a sleepy day - I think in the middle of a growth spurt in hindsight as had been feeding HEAPS yesterday... so needed some extra sleep

Frustrating to only work this out in hindsight - at the time logic goes out the window sometimes but hey, next time he has a day/afternoon like this I will be better equipped, this motherhood gig is a continued learning curve isn't it?

DOH to me

[Bridg]

Naomi- Yes logic does go out the window sometimes. Its all about trial and error too. Growth spurts can make them unhappy.

[Snacks]

BG: Yes - that's the post-sneeze sigh! So cute
Yeah, probably best to book the shots for when you can chill out. I know that after Natty had her shots she was fine but I was a mess! I will make our appointment for just over a week. Not looking forward to it. I'm due for a pap smear as well - joy.
Bridg: Sorry for your crappy afternoon. I'm glad your DH was able to give you a bit of a break. Hope your evening improved.
Naomi: Great that Bailey settled for your DH. And awesome that he finishes work in time for arsenic hour! Sometimes there just is no logic to a baby crying, I reckon. Its just an emotional or instinctive thing. I've heard babies sometimes cry in order to wind down, LOL! Its anyone's guess really.

I'm keen to peg out my washing but Phoebe has other ideas. She's napping on my chest. Every time I lie her down she wakes. Her nose is very blocked. She sneezed before and I would never have believed so much green snot could fit in such a tiny nose! I have fessed her a couple of times but no use. Ah well. I should enjoy the tiny baby cuddles while I can I suppose!

[~ Mylitta ~]

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JwithJ - May 15th 3.13am - James Kai George(7lb 11oz - 3.490kg)
Tattoo_Mumma - May 18th 1.12am - Jade Freya (7pd 15 oz - 3.6kg)
BeautifulMadness (Jess) - May 18th 6.39pm - Andrew Robert (8lb 3oz)
CatherineL - May 21st 12.37am - Brooklyn (6lbs 14oz)
Nicole S- May 22nd 11.08am - Aaron Dan (6.2lb)
Raindrops - May 27th 9.08am - Aralia Rose Lugg
Briggsy's Girl - May 29th 4.48am - Emerald Nevaeh Rose (3.68kg)
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Bridg - May 30th 7.05pm - Logan Jack (8lb 1oz - 3.66kg)
CathyS (Cathy) - May 31st 1.35am - Cara (8lbs 4oz)
Wysiwyg (Vic) - May 31st 11.53am - Cerys Jay (9lbs 2oz - 4.12kg)
Snacks (Amy) - May 31st 5.12am - Phoebe Grace (3.46kg)
GothMum (Donna) - May 31st 7.37am - Hayley Nicole(3.68kg)
Bella29 - June 15th 10.03am (16 days late) - Jemima Katherine (9lb 2oz)