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35 Weeks Pregnant and Losing Weight?
it is normal to loose weight right before the baby is born. ... with both my kids I lost anywhere from 3-6 lbs a couple of weeks before they were born. ... The same thing happened to a good friend of mine about a month ago. ... 12 months old · Follow Mamapedia on Twitter · Become a fan of Mamapedia on Facebook ...
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- It could be you're not retaining water like you once used to as it is going all into the amnio sac. Don't be concerned - you're almost there!
- Hi M., There are enough things to worry about when you're waiting for baby to arrive, don't let this be one of them. I jokingly call my pregnancies weight loss pro...
- You could be a bit dehdrated or your amniotic fluid could have reduced in preparation for labor. Your retaining water during pregnancy all over your body in your lymph...
Weight Question???
Don't worry about thier weight unless they start losing weight. Helpful? ... when she was 6 months old, she weighed 16lbs, and i can't exactly remember her length. ... I read that most babies double their birth weight by 6 months. ...
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- My daughter at 6.5 Months weighed 19.5 pounds. She is in the 80-90% range in everything, Length weight and head size. But my Husband is 6'4".
- Oops, sorry. I responded to your question but just realized it's under your "How much and how often?" post. (I'm the one w/the boy/girl twins 2 mos older than yours. T...
- Hi, my daughter was born 4 days late, but was very slow to gain weight. I read that most babies double their birth weight by 6 months. She was 8 lb 5 oz when born and ...
6 Month Old on Nursing Strike
Read all 7 responses: "My 6 month old daughter has gotten 4 teeth in the past 3 ... as she isn't dehydrating or losing weight then she is getting plenty. as ... to be worry about. as for 6 mos old baby should be drinking as least 6 oz a ...
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- A. C, hi, your daughter is just early stage growing than any 6 mos old. so it s very normal. my 2 boys had their first teeth at 3 month old, seriously... so there i...
- She may just be ready to go to the sippy cup and get off the breast. The most important thing to remember is that she is still getting the nurishment that she needs f...
- Well as for feeding let her nurse whenever she is hungry:) as long as she isn't dehydrating or losing weight then she is getting plenty. as for the cup vs breast she m...
Need to Lose 20 Pounds
J.W. answers from St. Louis on June 6, 2008. Hi S., I'm J. and I have a 19 month old baby girl. I am also looking to lose some weight, I'm bigger now than I ...
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- Mt suggestion if you are a control freak and internet junkie like myself is to join weight watchers online. My sister and dad just had their one year anniversary (she'...
- WEIGHT WATCHERS! I have battled to keep the weight off for years. I lose a pound hear or there, but never alot. I've had a great deal of success with WW. I lost ov...
- Losing weight is not always easy, but after I had my son this is what I did for a couple of motnths and I had lost more than I weighed before I had gotten pregnant. If...
7 Month Old Eats Every 2 Hours Still- and Only 2-3 Oz. Bottles
He is gaining weight and is a very healthy happy baby. .... He also never liked baby food. About 6 months old he went to eating finger food. ...
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- It sounds to me like you have an oversupply (fore and hind milk imbalance) and overactive letdown. Do you feed on both sides every time? Does your son ever have green ...
- No 2 kids are alike...relax! feed him when hes hungry. You said he is healthy and growing...everything will be fine.
- You said it yourself "He is gaining weight and is a very healthy happy baby." Sounds like you have it under control. I think it is normal to think their eating habit...
How Do I Lose Weight Safely While Nursing?
I gained over 50 pounds with my baby, too. She is now 18 months old and I, ..... safe to lose weight until your supply is very steady around 6 months. also, ...
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- I wanted to with you my weightloss success. I had lost 40 lbs using weight watcher's and exercising. I feel their program allows you to incorporate healthy eating, por...
- I keep a blog with some friends and we're covering the topic of losing baby weight this week. You can check it out at www.prayerofhannah.blogspot.com.
- Weight Watchers is a very good way to lose weight. You can do this while you are nursing. I did it while I was nursing and I lost 25lbs. But, you have to stick to i...
6 1/2 Month Old Refusing Bottles at Daycare
At abourt 6 months, my son started to lose weight and I needed to take him back to the ped. .... As soon as the baby food was old, she was fine with both. ...
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- I haven't seen the responses yet, but have you tried a glass eye dropper or shot glass? I don't use bottles with my 5 month old because after introducing them, I found...
- HI L., My daughter started day care around the same time as well, she also did the same thing. I was worried, but the doctor said because she is on solids, she is ge...
- My daughter (8 months) also refused the bottle at 6 months. My mother-in-law babysits for me, so she was able to spoon feed her the pumped milk. Day-care won't have ...
18 Month Old Needs to Gain Weight
Read all 18 responses: "My daughter is 18 months old and only weighs 20 lbs. ... my daughter was 6 pounds when she was born and all through my pegnancy that ... There IS NO right weight a baby should be as long as they are healthy and ...
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- I have a similar situation. A friend of mine had a doctor say this to her with her 27 lb son at 18 months which we all thought was ridiculous. The Dr.'s rationale wa...
- I agree..do not increase junk food. I mean, if she likes ice cream, that at least has calcium in it which wouldnt be bad. (milkshakes are a good way to bulk up!) But, ...
- My daughter (now 5) was also 20lbs at 18 months. She has always been on the low end of the percentile chart (less than 20%), but she has hit her milestones and does co...
5 Month Old Losing Ground on Weight - Breastfed. Ideas?
It sounds like your baby is satisfied and isn't really losing weight. Babies and children don't ..... Next question: Weight Gain in 6 Month Old/breast Milk ...
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- When my boys hit 3 1/2 months old, they had growth spurt and nursed and nursed and nursed every hour, and never seemed full. They would nurse, then come off and cry (b...
- Hi M., As far as your concerns go you need to go with your gut feelings you are the mommy and you know your little guy the best. It is definately not going to hurt hi...
- If he's happy and sleeping through the night, I wouldn't worry about it. Those are good signs he's getting enough. I never really worried about my kids if that was t...
9 1/2 Month Old in 5Th Percentile Weight Category, Need Advice
Oct 21, 2009 ... I've tried baby food and making my own in the blender and he ..... My daughter gained less than a pound between her 4 and 6 month appointments. ... and encouraged me to stop worrying unless he started LOSING weight. ...
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- My nephew had the same problem, except he was in the UK and nobody fusses about percentiles over there like they do here :-) If you ask me, pediatricians are over foc...
- Hi, I think you're right to trust your instincts and as long as your baby is healthy, you need not worry about his weight that much. My son breastfed for 2 years and w...
- As stated in an earlier suggestion you should look at the genetics of your family makeup. I was very petite when I was growing up so two of my kids started out in the ...
