For those of you who have kiddos already on solid foods are there any questions you wished you had asked your Dr? Or questions that you are glad you asked?
For some reason adding solid food into DD's diet is something I feel unprepared for.
I wish I would have asked for a specific list of foods we can't give LO. I posted this as my question in the BF check in this week. I know the biggies like honey and dairy. We're going to start BLW once he can sit up a little better and I want to be able to give him all the stuff we're eating, just tone down the spices a little.
For those of you who have kiddos already on solid foods are there any questions you wished you had asked your Dr? Or questions that you are glad you asked?
For some reason adding solid food into DD's diet is something I feel unprepared for.
I know exactly how you feel. I don't even know how to start. Even though I've read a bit about it, I can't see how it's done. Luckily I have one of the latest bavies in this bunch so I can learn from all of you
For those of you who have kiddos already on solid foods are there any questions you wished you had asked your Dr? Or questions that you are glad you asked?
For some reason adding solid food into DD's diet is something I feel unprepared for.
I wish I would have asked for a specific list of foods we can't give LO. I posted this as my question in the BF check in this week. I know the biggies like honey and dairy. We're going to start BLW once he can sit up a little better and I want to be able to give him all the stuff we're eating, just tone down the spices a little.
We had a busy day yesterday, so we are resting at home today. I am finally going to exchange multiple boxes of diapers at Target this evening. I hope it's not a big deal.
I've exchanged diapers at Target without a problem.
aggiebug I'm with hollydfromtn on asking about specific foods. I am not making my own and the ones I buy have different stages/ages for different foods so I haven't given him any of the second stage foods because the package says 6 months and up but I don't know how close I should follow that.
Our pedi explained how to go about the process really well so I will list things she said I didn't have to ask. -cereal before foods, is it necessary? (some studies are saying it has no nutritional value and just to skip all together) -how much/how often/spacing from milk feedings? -length of food trials? Ours said intro one food every 3-4 days to help rule out allergies. What allergy symptoms would appear and if they do what should we do?
I hope this is helpful but I'm sure with how knowledgeable you are you've already thought of these things
I have to drop the dog off at the groomers right around DS's first nap time. Can you tell I didn't make the appointment? We've been trying to get her groomed for 2 weeks, though, and she's so hot with all her fur I'm just going with it.
mumomma13 did you read the article posted on here a while back where it talks about all the ridiculous conflicting info about raising a baby? One of the funniest lines is to clean when the baby cleans just to show the ridiculous of all the info out there. I'll try and find it and ETA post it. m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3143253
Example - she's holding LO while she is crying. "Oh here comes the feed bag". I take her and the crying stops. "You're just happy to see the feed bag".
Example - she's holding LO while she is crying. "Oh here comes the feed bag". I take her and the crying stops. "You're just happy to see the feed bag".
Example - she's holding LO while she is crying. "Oh here comes the feed bag". I take her and the crying stops. "You're just happy to see the feed bag".
Post by lilyelayne on Jul 21, 2015 18:07:14 GMT -5
Yay I met our new neighbor today! Next door to us is a rent house & someone moved in last week, but I haven't been sure when they're home or not, but today my dog so kindly let me know that someone was outside. It was the new neighbor & her brand new puppy in their front yard! So DH & DS & I went to say hello I love meeting people!!
Post by misshart00 on Jul 21, 2015 18:22:25 GMT -5
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
Example - she's holding LO while she is crying. "Oh here comes the feed bag". I take her and the crying stops. "You're just happy to see the feed bag".
Wow. Does she think she's being funny?
I'm not sure. I think she thinks she's come up with a clever nickname. Normally I just ignore the dumb shit she says but last week she said it in front of my IL's. They are way more respectful so they didn't even acknowledge it.
But I guess it's also bothering me bc she's implying the only reason my baby is happy to see me is bc I feed her.
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
This is not complaining to me. BF is a HUGE commitment and I couldn't do it. I have no advice but only encouraging words that you are amazing and I'm hopeful you will find a bottle that works. I have no idea if this is even in the right way of doing things but would a faster flow nipple make a difference so he understands it will give milk faster?
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
DD1 wouldn't take a bottle but we did manage to get her to drink from one about 3 times. She refused to take it from the normal people you might try. The first time she actually drank something was when my bil gave it to her (the first time he even held her). He's sort of a big guy and no nonsense, maybe she sensed that. I'm sure you've tried all the tricks so the only thought I can suggest is to try a person who normally wouldn't be giving LO a bottle.
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
This is not complaining to me. BF is a HUGE commitment and I couldn't do it. I have no advice but only encouraging words that you are amazing and I'm hopeful you will find a bottle that works. I have no idea if this is even in the right way of doing things but would a faster flow nipple make a difference so he understands it will give milk faster?
Yeah, we've tried higher flow. Someone suggested that a couple weeks ago but he wasn't having it.
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
DD1 wouldn't take a bottle but we did manage to get her to drink from one about 3 times. She refused to take it from the normal people you might try. The first time she actually drank something was when my bil gave it to her (the first time he even held her). He's sort of a big guy and no nonsense, maybe she sensed that. I'm sure you've tried all the tricks so the only thought I can suggest is to try a person who normally wouldn't be giving LO a bottle.
He seemed to do a little better with H feeding him but not enough to actually eat.
Post by GeekBeagle on Jul 21, 2015 18:40:40 GMT -5
I just gave a guy in Walmart a death stare. I was waiting in line at the service desk and DS was sleeping. The guy started using one of those Coinstar machines and all of the coins were loading into the machine, creating a lot of noise and waking DS. DS looked like he was going to start bawling, but thankfully didn't.
I'm crying. Like seriously bawling. We just tried 4 different bottles and DS isn't having any of them. I know I'm in the monitory, but I don't like breastfeeding. I can't be attached to my baby for another 6 months.
Sorry for my complaints. I'm glad I can feed him somehow but I'm so stressed out now and exhausted.
Don't be sorry! I understand completely. I EP'ed for the first six weeks before LO could nurse and now have the option to both breast and bottle feed. I wouldn't be able to stand being attached to my baby or the pump completely- we need our freedom. I would also suggest having someone else- maybe a grandparent or friend- giving the bottle and seeing if that works? Hugs.
Ugh misshart00 I am so sorry that really sucks. Lots of hugs and prayers you can find something.
I sure you have tried all the common tricks so feel free to ignore but has H tried when you are out of the house? Have you tried drowsy or when he isn't really showing feeding cues? Tried starting on the boob then pull off and give a bottle? Has you tried different temps? What about trying a nipple shield to get used to the texture?
No need to answer me I am just trying to brainstorm some things. I know my sister was attached to her youngest and was so hard on her. Cry away and vent all you need.
Ugh misshart00 I am so sorry that really sucks. Lots of hugs and prayers you can find something.
I sure you have tried all the common tricks so feel free to ignore but has H tried when you are out of the house? Have you tried drowsy or when he isn't really showing feeding cues? Tried starting on the boob then pull off and give a bottle? Has you tried different temps? What about trying a nipple shield to get used to the texture?
No need to answer me I am just trying to brainstorm some things. I know my sister was attached to her youngest and was so hard on her. Cry away and vent all you need.
I've tried all except the nipple shield. I may have to dig it out. He goes to Mother's Day out for five hours on Thursdays and they can't get him to take a bottle either.
Post by lilyelayne on Jul 21, 2015 19:08:05 GMT -5
misshart00 big hugs, mama. I so hope you find a solution. Don't apologize for complaining; that's why we're here. I know you've tried so many things... What about formula? Maybe a different taste would intrigue him, and once he figures out how the bottle works you can put BM in it?
misshart00 big hugs, mama. I so hope you find a solution. Don't apologize for complaining; that's why we're here. I know you've tried so many things... What about formula? Maybe a different taste would intrigue him, and once he figures out how the bottle works you can put BM in it?
I've tried that too. Frozen breast milk, fresh breast milk, different brands of formula. I've gotten to where I send him to MDO with formula because I'm tired of wasting breast milk.
I'm doing better than I was earlier. I have my dr pepper, and popcorn and I'm watching lost with my H. The lack of bottle is only a small part of life. I'm just trying to remember that.
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