Post-partum (PPD): Infant, Baby Bjorn
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Postpartum Anxiety/shortness of Breath
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on August 18, 2010
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I had a c-section about 4 months ago. Since delivery I have been experiencing shortness of breath( it seems constant) I have had heart tests, pulmonary tests, bld te...
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- Sometimes that does happen. Your body is still adjusting to not having the baby inside of you. Just give it some time and you will heal. If it's still there after a ye...
- The best resource I have found for dealing with anxiety and panic is the book Hope And Help For Your Nerves by Dr. Claire Weekes. He teaches you how to respond when...
- Yes it is most likely panic attacks-they will go away with time. Sometimes it helps to talk to a counselor and see what the dr. says about maybe some hormones? The be...
What to Do to Calm Yourself down with Non Sleeping Baby
Asked by B.N. from New York
on April 17, 2011
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my 15 week baby is driving me crazy he did not sleep and did not stop crying he need me to hold him around the house all the time im exhausted frustrated and cant do ...
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- Ask your OB/GYN (or regular doctor) about post-partum depression. Anti-depressants saved me when I was at my wits end with a crying infant! This may not be for everyon...
- My first was like that and co-sleeping saved my sanity! If you need a few minutes to calm down, cry or scream into a pillow, put your baby into his crib and close...
- You got lots of good advice here already. You might want to see if the hospital you delivered at or another one near you has a new mom's group--it is a bit easier if ...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Baby with colic...help!
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on April 13, 2008
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My daughter is 5 weeks old and get's fussy starting at 6pm and lasting all night. I've tried the gas drops and someone told me about gripe water, but no luck! Is there...
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- My son screamed for 6 hours everyday -- it was one of the hardest times in my life. Really the only thing that worked for me was to keep him moving. I would put him ...
- Hi, I thought my daughter had colic too. She didn't cry continuously, but she cried a lot. Have you read the book The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp? ...
- With both my daughters I gave them Camomile tea and it worked fine-without any sugar, I diluted it and to this day we all drink it with any stomach problems- and have ...
Seeking Other Moms' Experience with 6-7 Week Old Baby
Asked by A.L. from New York
on March 13, 2008
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Hello. I am a mother of a 7 week old baby girl. She is absolutely a blessing. I am writing because I really don't have many friends who are mothers and so I don't r...
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- yes its normal but it will pass. if you told me your life didnt change one bit, i would be concerned. your entire time goes to the baby, and the result is you and th...
- A. the best advice I can give you is just take it day by day. Don't put any added pressure on yourself to be the "Perfect" mom. Feel free to contact me anytime if you ...
- Hi A.. Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! I am the mom of a 9 month old girl and a 2.5 year old boy. I read your email and wanted to respond by saying that YE...
Fussy Time, and Getting 5 Month Old to Sleep in Crib
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on February 7, 2008
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I have a few questions...
1. I have an almost 5 month old and we are still dealing with the fussy time at night. Sometimes it can be 4-8, of fussyness, or an hour or ...
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- I believe in the family bed, even when child is older. If that is what the spirit of that young human needs they know it...getting the grown-ups to understand that i...
- A., i had the 'colicky' baby, too, but not that long. my husband would put her in the baby bjorn and walk on the treadmill at all hours of the evening or night. w...
- Don't be too hard on yourself. Taking care of a new baby is VERY hard and overwhelming, particularly if it is your first time doing it! I know this is very hard an...
My Baby Won T Let Me Put Her Down
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on February 7, 2008
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I have a 4 month old who screams her head off if someone is not holding her. It is becoming very hard to get any house work done or even eat dinner. What should I do? ...
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- I recommend finding a baby carrier that you like. A pouch, sling, moby wrap or my favorite the Ergo baby carrier. I used a carrier with both of mine and was able...
- Have you tried using a sling? This way your baby will be touching your body and can see you, but you'll have hands free and mobility to do the things you need to get d...
- Hi! I wanted to let you know that there is a babywearing group in the L.A. area- Koala la- they have weekly meetings at various locations and can help you use your ...
My Little Girl Will Not Stop Whining
Asked by K.A. from Minneapolis
on April 16, 2007
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My little girl is now 6 1/2 months old. She is healthy. She is not a good sleeper. She is a great eater. She is only happy when being held.
At her 4 month visit, I...
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- I feel for you K.. First, check with your doctor about your symptoms. Second, work out a schedule with your husband for night wakings. My husband I would alternat...
- I'm sorry you are having a rough time. Just remember that it will get better with time. My first thought was to ask if your daughter was in daycare when you used to ...
- Sorry I don't have much advice, but I can comiserate... my daughter is the same age and does the exact same thing!! My older daughter was nothing like this and it's d...
Need Desperatly Support for Dealing with 6Week Colicky Baby!!
Asked by T.D. from Syracuse
on October 28, 2010
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hi mommmas,
i am the mother of a 6 week year old boy. He has been colicky and fussy since he was 2 weeks old and although many people have told me things could get ...
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- If its worst after breastfeeding perhaps its something that you are eating. Try cutting out dairy first and see if it helps if you do a search it will come up with the...
- Hi T., Ok first breath...ok again...I know how hard this is on you, I went through your exact scenario. Here's what I can tell you. My oldest daughter cried for 5...
- #1. If anyone responds to this post with comments like "Colic doesn't exist." Delete them. Don't bother reading them. They're not living your nightmarish hell, yet...
At the End of My Rope with Naps and Bedtime. I Am LOSING It!
Asked by G.M. from Boston
on March 12, 2008
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Does anyone know of someone I can hire for sleep training? I can't afford it, but I NEED it. My 17 week old actually sleeps through the night (knock on wood) but refus...
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- It will get better! First of all, can you find someone (even a paid sitter) to come for a couple hours so you can take a nap. It will all seem so much more managable...
- Do you use a pacifier? You might want to let her hands out of the swaddle so she can learn how to pacify herself. I've read that babies go through stages of sleep an...
- G., This sounds like me a couple years ago. I take it it's also your first child and I remember I could barely get a shower in. The only way I could get my oldest t...
