Night Waking & Crying: Simmons
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Sleeping Thru the Night
Asked by A.T. from Norfolk
on February 20, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have a 9 month old daughter who will only sleep thru the night maybe 2 or 3 nights of the week. I have triied things from giving her a bath to feeding ...
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- Hi A., I'm a mom of 4. My first son cried like that & I caved every time. On the second child more out of need, I became firmer with the nighttime routine & listene...
- I was right there with you. My Mom said the same thing as your doctor. I couldn't believer her, so I bought a $12 book on children's sleep problems. The book said t...
- Hi, I have to agree with the last response. I do daycare and have known moms that have let their children cry it out, and others who just couldn't. I am a mom of 3 and...
Please Help, Son Not Sleeping Through Night
Asked by J.O. from Washington DC
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, My son is now 9 months old and still not sleeping through the night. He gets up twice for a bottle and sometimes just because! I tried letting him cry once and he ...
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- Hi Jessica, When my son was 3 months old and would wake up every 2 hours, my mom's wisdom helped. She advised me to start putting a little rice cereal in his milk bec...
- We weaned off nightime feeds by decreasing the amount in the bottle by one ounce every feed until it was just water, then I would just hand him the bottle of the water...
- I have the same sleep-deprived issue with my 9-month old son. I work and adore time with my little guy, but also need for him to sleep. Please share any recommendati...
Breastfeeding, Waking up in Pain Everyday...
Asked by S.S. from Spartanburg
on March 29, 2010
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I am currently breastfeeding my daughter for almost 4 months now. For the last 3 weeks to a month I have been waking up stiff and in pain. I thought it was my sleeping...
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- Is it all over your body? Just your breats, etc. You sound as if you have an infection and need to see your doctor. Any fever?
- You didn't say exactly where the pain is. I had horrible pain on my right side, (into my arm and down my side and so on) with my son's nursing (my daughter's nursing ...
- Pain all over or just in the breasts? Do you have a fever? Feel run down? Any redness or "very full" feeling in your breasts? This could be mastitis, BUT . . . ...
Crappy nights….and I Mean Crappy!
Asked by M.K. from Norfolk
on February 25, 2008
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Our 4 month old daughter was sleeping through the night at 2 ½ months. About three weeks ago, she started to have #2’s in the night that would wake her. These #2â...
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- Hi M., Have you called her pediatrician? D.
- Well sometimes that can have something to do with what you feed her before she goes to bed, How late she eates, and if she has any allergies. I know my son get the loo...
- In April the College Park chapter of Mocha Moms is teaming up with the Laurel Moms Club to bring nationally renowned speaker Kim West author of “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TI...
Transitioning Baby to Crib
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2009
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I have a 4.5 month old who currently sleeps in a co-sleeper in my bedroom. So far I really love the set up. He is still eating twice a night and it is so easy for me t...
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- Hi L.. I will tell you my experience which is pretty recent as I have a 4 months old baby. I know that here in US is pretty common to let the baby sleep in the par...
- starting with naps is a great idea. That's what we did and it worked. Also - spend some quality awake time gently playing in his room. No loud noisy toys. You want hi...
- Hi L., My daughter is 7 months old now and has been sleeping in her own room since she was 5 months without a problem. I spent a month transitioning her, mostly...
Seeking an Outstanding OB GYN
Asked by D.J. from Omaha
on December 26, 2008
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I moved to Omaha from Lincoln a little over a year ago and I LOVED my OB GYN and have continued to see him while in Omaha. I am now pregnant and think it's about time ...
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- I absolutely LOVE my OB. His name is Ben Ryder. He is on about 86th and Center by the Canfields area. I worked for an OB for a few years and learned a lot about the...
- I go to Dr. Susan Westcott. She is located at the Women's Center at 90th and Dodge. I, like you, moved here from Lincoln...loved my doctor in Lincoln...but felt like...
- I also see Dr. Bossert and think that he is great! I have seen him since I have been in Omaha since 2001 and felt lucky to find him. He spends time in the appts. wit...
Exercising Again After 6 Babies? Help!!!
Asked by B.S. from Las Vegas
on July 17, 2008
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I just had my sixth baby a month ago. I need energy!!! My newborn only wakes 1-2 times in the night, but I'm still so tired. I know I need to eat better and exercis...
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- B., After your baby's first early morning feeding, tell your husband that you're claiming every-other morning for YOUR running/walking time, hand him the baby and t...
- Hi B., God Bless you for having your sixth baby! :-) And congratulations! The DVD's I worked out to after having my babies were Tae Bo, Tae Bo Bootcamp, and the...
- Hi B., Congratulations on your 6th! That will be me sometime next year too. I have 5 now and we are preparing for the 6th. The principles to successful recovery ...
We Need a New Mattress
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on February 6, 2008
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Hi All,
We are in need of a new mattress. Do you love or hate yours? If so, what kind do you have? We're willing to fork over the cash if it's a good investment....
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- Bought a sleep number about 7 years ago. We bought the one with all the bells and whistles. It's the one that moves up and down so you can read in bed or have your l...
- we have a tempurpedic mattress and just love it. we miss our mattress when we go on vacations.
- You can sign up for consumer reports for one month (I think it's about $3 or $4) and they had some good information on mattresses when we were looking a few years ago....
Ideas to Help Me Sleep Better
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on August 20, 2010
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My oldest sleeps 11 hours and my baby about 10. I, however, have become such a light sleeper. Anytime my husband rolls over I wake, I have dreams that wake me and I ca...
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- I take Eleviv - I sleep like a baby and wake up feeling rested. It's for people who are tired...stressed...or depressed (who isn't?!) It balances your hormones and m...
- I have always had trouble getting back to sleep when I wake in the middle of the night. A friend suggested taking one Tylenol if I wake and can't get back to sleep (n...
- I wake up early also. I stay up and get stuff done,(like this), I take a nap when they do about 2:30. Then we are all happy people when Daddy comes home. Train yoursel...
Help for Congested 2 Month Old
Asked by K.S. from Modesto
on October 3, 2009
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My son is 2 months old and has had some kind of congestion since birth. The pediatrician says he has nasal drip and to give him childrens benadryl which seems to work...
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- If your baby is on formula try switching to soy. My Grandson who is 4 months has the same problem. Nursed at night but formula during the day while his Mom is at work....
- My son was that way and we found out that he was allergic to milk. If you are breast feeding maybe he is allergic to something you are eating. Otherwise, try a hypoall...
- Vit A is the vitamin to support mucosal tissues. You can get a high qty of vit A in cod liver oil. You can take it directly and also give some to him. Coconut oil f...
