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7 Week Old Baby
I know that there are already other responses that suggest this, but I used the advice from the book Becoming Baby wise. I established 6:00 to be our normal ...
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- I know that there are already other responses that suggest this, but I used the advice from the book Becoming Baby wise. I established 6:00 to be our normal wake time...
- A schedule for what? Feeding or sleeping? Most babies aren't ready for a sleep schedule untill they can go for at least four hours between feedings. I've done in home ...
- Why does she need to be on a sleep schedule to for you to go to work? I would hope that whomever you have watching your daughter would be understanding that she is a b...
16 Month Old Becoming Picky Eater
Oct 20, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "Hello - I am the mother of a 16 month old boy who has gone to eating everything I give him to refusing pretty much ...
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- Hi B., I am a mother of 3 grown children and I have recently become a Certified Holistic Health Coach. What veggies and fruits does your son love? Go with those an...
- I feel your pain! My daughter was like that a couple of months ago (she's now 18 months.) It mainly is just a phase but we did find out later that she was cutting 3 ...
- Hi B., It is not unusual for toddlers not to like the texture of meats. My oldest (now 14) didn't like meat until 4 or 5 years old - except for the hot dogs of course...
Babywise and Breastfeeding
I highly recommend On Becoming Baby Wise and I breastfed both of my .... "On Becoming Babywise" is not a book I'd recommend for moms because I don't think ...
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- With my first, I started off using Babywise, but it wasn't working for me or my daughter. She was never satisfied and I would get horribly, painful blocked ducts. Al...
- Hi C.! Congratulations on breastfeeding! It's definitely the best way to nourish your baby. I breast fed all four of mine for a minimum of 1 year, (my 17 month old...
- Hi, I see a lot of controversy over Babywise, and some good advice on both sides. You'll have to weigh it all and decide for yourself what works for you and your f...
How to make my infant sleep more or sleep longer?
Hi, I just read the book On Becoming Baby Wise by Ezzo and Buckham. .... Kind of like being swaddled. This was during the winter though, so I'm not sure if ...
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- Hi A.! I am so sorry you are having that problem! Sleep deprivation is not a pretty thing. Though it WILL pass that doesn't help you now, so here is my two cents... ...
- Hey A. ... My advice, invest in Gripe Water ... it is amazing! SCHEDULE, SCHEDULE, SCHEDULE! You will be amazed at how your baby will respond if you take control...
- First, 2 thumbs DOWN to "BabyWise" (not meant to offend but it is just my opinion). That book advocates feeding your child on a "schedule" rather than when they are hu...
Becoming a First Time Mother.
Read all 6 responses: "I'm having my first baby, and I'm a little scared. I just don't know what I'm doing. Any advice would be great.
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- * Always go with your gut! With all the advice you will get on here from different mommies - stick with what works for you. * Remember that not only is every perso...
- It's a very overwhelming process, but the best thing you will ever do in your life! I loved the book "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" by Vicki Iovine. It is h...
- Hi K., Becoming a mother is by far the most amazing, scary, life changing rollercoaster you will ever experience. No matter how much experience one has it is still ...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
Read all 36 responses: "ok, here is a dumb question. i have had 3 kids and this one is the first i am breastfeeding. my 2 oldest were bottle fed with ...
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- your LC is definitely wrong about taking birth control. i've been taking and breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter since we left the hospital. i haven't seen any side ...
- this is a very good question, we all hear different things so you kind of wonder hmm. You really can take birth control while nursing, it is called the mini pill. I to...
- The mirena IUD has been my miracle! I've had it for over 2 years, and I never have to worry about birth control. I did a lot of research while I was pregnant with my...
When do newborn get a sleep pattern at night?
We did "On Becoming Babywise" by Gary Ezzo with both our boys and loved it. ... Teach him that night is for quiet and sleep, day is for fun and being awake. ...
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- I think six weeks is to early to expect any real sleep, I have always gone with the flow, none of mine slept through the night until about 2 year old, I say that becau...
- Hang in there, I know it feels like this will last forever but soon he will sleep better at nights. To be honest the first few months were a blur but i do remember tha...
- I felt a lot like you did @ 6 weeks. I never realized just how awful sleep deprivation can be. It does get better! We co-sleep and it has helped immensely! I don't kno...
What Is the Best Way for a New Grandma to Help?
All I can say is how I felt at the time I remember my child being 6 months ..... Hi M Congratulations on becoming a GrandmaFinally right Your are probably ...
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- All I can say is how I felt at the time. I remember my child being 6 months old and I was working full time and I was so tense every night I could not relax. Everyon...
- Hang in there M.! My mom came to visit me too, and she even asked if she should just go home! My advice is to not change things in the house at all! Cooking and cle...
- I, too am a first time nana. My daugher has gone back to work and I take care of the baby (boy, 4 mos.). My friend has said the same thing.I think it is hormonal and ...
Being Induced...
Read all 15 responses: "Hi moms, Just a quick question for those of you that went through being induced... How long after being induced was your baby born?
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- I was induced with my first, it took 22 hours before she arrived. They had to break my water and give me pitocin.
- I was 2 days post dates with my second child. Went in for induction around 8:30 am, began to feel contractions around 1:30 pm and had baby vaginally at 6:20 pm. Ho...
- With my son I was induced early due to preeclampsia and I was in labor a full 26 hours and then still was not making any progress, ended up with an emergency c-section...
Need Advice on How to Heal from a 7 Year Relationship Breakup
If its not being too forward I would suggest getting a good family therapist The reason I say this is that this is a deep wound not only to yourself but to ...
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- Hi A., I'm so sorry to hear about your break-up. I broke-up with the man I thought was my soul-mate, who I had been with for fifteen years and had 3 kids with when...
- If its not being too forward I would suggest getting a good family therapist. The reason I say this is that this is a deep wound not only to yourself but to your son....
- Wow, im so sorry! Is there any chance that he really did have contact with this other woment all along? Perhaps didn't tell you? Just really dosen't jive. How can he...
