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I thought this too! I think you need to try sticking to one for as long as possible. Babies digestion is very underdeveloped and it takes a lot of time to adjust to something new I am sure.Date: 7/2/2009 1:52:14 PM
Author: MustangGal
nys - Kyle also spits up a lot. If she''s only doing it once a day, then it probably is normal. The constant formula changing may also be upsetting her tummy. At their adjusted age Kyle was also fussy, it''s just something they go through. As long as she''s gaining weight, then she''s probably fine.
Thanks for the link DD, very interesting!
On the manual pumping, I find that I need to do a bit and then come back 5 minutes later, so I do both sides and alternate back and forth until the bottle is done - normally takes about 20 minutes for 100ml. Doing compressions can help as well.
Courtney - sorry you''re feeling down about the weight thing. You looked so amazing in the last bump photos that I can''t believe you don''t look pretty great now - you certainly didn''t seem to have an ounce of fat that I could see. I do have a metabolism that makes losing weight easier and I don''t have bread/cake/biscuits in the house so I''m eating a low carb. diet most of the time, however the real test is what the mirror says not the scales!
NYC - Daisy sleeps through any noise (I''ve always put her to sleep in the sitting room except at night so she gets used to noise) as long as it''s not in those two vital minutes when it''s a case of will she, won''t she go to sleep... at that point any noise will send her straight back to wide awake and I have to start all over again (have nearly murdered DH a couple of times...)
Thanks, TanDog. I just posted that thread about my situation. You reminded me to mention something else there.Date: 7/2/2009 10:07:32 PM
Author: TanDogMom
Courtney, I really feel your situation re: going back to work or not. I went through the same feelings. Eventually after weighing the pros and cons, costs and benefits, we decided that for now I am going to be a SAHM. I did offer (to my boss) to work part time through the fall to finish up the project I have been working on. I''m working 15 hours a week from home right now. It''s hard - have to work after my baby goes to bed at night, when I want to be sleeping - but I''m glad not to have to go to the office and put him in daycare. Even though I know this is the best for our family at this time, I do still have a lot of anxiety about it. Will I be able to get a new job when I want to? Will I still get the respect of my friends and colleagues (most of whom are working moms)? Will I keep my mind sharp? It is not easy to be at home all day with a little one, but I am glad that I am doing it. Anyway, just rambling on about my feelings on the subject. It''s a hard decision because whatever you choose, you are giving up something very important - and you just can''t be everywhere at once.
Date: 7/2/2009 10:18:20 PM
Author: Courtneylub
Date: 7/2/2009 10:07:32 PM
Author: TanDogMom
Courtney, I really feel your situation re: going back to work or not. I went through the same feelings. Eventually after weighing the pros and cons, costs and benefits, we decided that for now I am going to be a SAHM. I did offer (to my boss) to work part time through the fall to finish up the project I have been working on. I''m working 15 hours a week from home right now. It''s hard - have to work after my baby goes to bed at night, when I want to be sleeping - but I''m glad not to have to go to the office and put him in daycare. Even though I know this is the best for our family at this time, I do still have a lot of anxiety about it. Will I be able to get a new job when I want to? Will I still get the respect of my friends and colleagues (most of whom are working moms)? Will I keep my mind sharp? It is not easy to be at home all day with a little one, but I am glad that I am doing it. Anyway, just rambling on about my feelings on the subject. It''s a hard decision because whatever you choose, you are giving up something very important - and you just can''t be everywhere at once.
Thanks, TanDog. I just posted that thread about my situation. You reminded me to mention something else there.
Apparently he didn''t even eat 1oz at that feed last nightDate: 7/4/2009 11:16:55 AM
Author: Courtneylub
Dreamer - That''s great you''ve got the naps figured out! For that night feeding I would suggest starting with 2 ounces for 3 days, then 1.5 for 3 days, etc. Then use the paci and comforting technique without picking him up. Question for you, when did you move Hunter into his crib and how easy was it to do?
glad u made the decision that is right for u and ur family.Date: 7/4/2009 11:16:55 AM
Author: Courtneylub
Mela, it''s going good so far. We are pretty successful at the day feeding - every 4 hours. Only occasionally do we have to give her 1-2 ounces in between. She''s getting much better at going to bed by 9pm and we only have one night feeding to wean. We just went from 4 oz down to 3.5 oz last night. (We give her formula during the night feeding, by the way.) She normally wakes up at 3am like clock work, but she woke at 6am this time! I think that messed some things up because when I woke at 9am, she was sleeping. I had to get her up and it was a struggle to have her feed like normal for that first feeding of the day. Naps have been the most challenging. This is also because we''re trying to transition her into her crib. Is Romeo still in your room? Oh and it''s also difficult sometimes to keep her awake between the 3rd and final feeding!
Pandora, that is wonderful. I love figuring these things out! I really like knowing Alila''s different cries. She really gets bored a lot! Like mother AND father I suppose.
CDT - I hope yor appointment goes well and that it''s nothing too serious. Just remember that it won''t last, whatever it is! And your pants WILL fit you again. I understand exactly how you feel though. Ugh.
Dreamer - That''s great you''ve got the naps figured out! For that night feeding I would suggest starting with 2 ounces for 3 days, then 1.5 for 3 days, etc. Then use the paci and comforting technique without picking him up. Question for you, when did you move Hunter into his crib and how easy was it to do?
NYC - Congrats on a good night! Fingers crossed that it becomes a pattern!
Well, I''m pretty sure I will stay home with Alila. I posted all about it in my other thread.
For the nursing mommies who enjoy the occasional cocktail, have you heard of milkscreen strips? DH bought some at Walgreens last night and I tested my pumped milk from a couple of nights ago. I''m going to buy a big box from the website!
Pandora - Wow, naps finally! Congrats!
Courtney - She''s cute! And have fun staying home while you can.
DD - When we stopped the 1:30am feeding with Kyle we started with just a pacifier and patting, and he stopped waking up after a few nights. If he only ate 1oz then he''s not hungry, just used to waking then. It shouldn''t take too long to stop him waking at that time.
And Hi to the other mommies!
We went to a BBQ yesterday, and another baby was there. I haven''t really seen many other babies around Kyle, so it was interesting to compare him to this little girl. She was only 5 weeks old, and seeing her parents trying to deal with her sure made us feel like we''re doing pretty good! We were there about 4 hours, and everytime the baby fussed they shoved a bottle at her. To me the poor thing just needed a nap, she only slept like 20 minutes that entire time, while the mom was bouncing her like crazy in her arms. And they never put her down the whole time we were there, just handed her off to the other parent for a while. I didn''t want to butt in, but they seemed so clueless!
So here''s a pic of Kyle next to her, she''s about the same size Kyle was at birth, so you can see how much he''s grown!