Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Pumping during day with nursing for snacks, nursing overnight
Solids? Started last week. Cereal seemed to bother her stomach, soy yogurt was disgusting (plus I'm not big on giving her soy), so we did peas and are now starting green beans at dinner time
How many times a day does LO eat? On demand. Usually 5 to 6 times during day, 4 overnight
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? Now I pump upon awakening, every 3 hours or so until bedtime.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth. I can see some under surface but not in yet
Questions/AW?
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? Too hard to pick one! I love them all. I really want to watch Up. I own it but can't make it through first 10 min without sobbing
Post by michelle142 on Aug 10, 2015 7:47:45 GMT -5
How old is your LO? 5 months, 2 weeks, 3 days
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing and pumping at work
Solids? carrots, avocado, sweet potatoes, peas, oatmeal, squash. I gave her a peach slice last night in the mesh feeder and she went NUTS.
How many times a day does LO eat? about 7
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? 4x a day on weekdays (that I work) only
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? I can see 2 of them hovering below the surface - they've been there for weeks now. They don't bother her.
Questions/AW?
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? Finding Nemo
michelle142, good idea on the peach in the mesh feeder. I'm always forgetting about that thing. I'll have to give that a try today.
I had to go buy new ones yesterday because I couldn't find the ones I had from DS. She couldn't quite hold it on her own yet without getting frustrated, but it was less messy than spoon feeding her!
DS gets 5 5oz bottles 2 ice cube trays of veggies and 1 ice cube of pears with oatmeal.
I pump every 3 hours or so.
First tooth broke over the weekend. I haven't noticed anything with the bottle. He wanted to nurse on Saturday and he definitely clamped down on my nipple and it hurt.
Aladdin is still one of my favorites to watch but, I love all Disney movies. I always wanted to be real life jasmine after the movie came out. I have been recording all of the Disney movies they play on Saturday night on the Disney channel. Finally going to sit down and watch the entire despicable me this week with DS.
Post by hollydfromtn on Aug 10, 2015 9:11:08 GMT -5
How old is your LO? 6.5 months
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing
Solids? We've been doing purées for about a month now. I'm getting ready to add in some BLW too.
How many times a day does LO eat? On demand. He seems to be in the middle of the growth spurt so for the past two days he's eating like every 1.5-2 hours during the day and then 4times overnight (the overnight ones are his normal pattern, so no change there).
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? Never. Mad props to you exclusive pumpers. I couldn't do what you do. I loathe the pump.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No f***ing teeth yet. I have had a very grumpy teething baby for what seems like forever and I can't even see anything under the surface.
Questions/AW? I totally forgot to AW last week but I nursed hanging in my hammock at the family reunion and nobody had a clue. Then DS and I got to lay there and take a nice little nap right in the middle of the reunion. It was wonderful!
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? This was my own question and I don't have an answer. They're all so good. I guess if I just absolutely have to pick one it would be The Fox & The Hound, I end up in tears every single time. Also I really want a bloodhound named Copper.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Mostly nursing, pumping occasionally prior to occasions where it'd be a pain in the butt to nurse.
Solids? We've been trying out purees the past few days and he's a big fan tried blueberry yesterday and while he loved it I'm holding off. It stains too much for someone who spits up like he does. Oops!
How many times a day does LO eat? I'd say 5-6 times a day plus 1 oz or so of solids.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? Most often I pump on Sundays before church just so I don't have to miss any of the service.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No, he seemed to be teething a while back but I don't see any teeth actually breaking the surface!
Questions/AW?
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? Up:) it's just so cute and funny, and it's the first movie DH and I saw together in the theater while we were dating. Our walking back down the aisle song was the song "Married Life" that plays during the montage of Carl and Ellie's life in the beginning .
hollydfromtn that's awesome! Way to go. That sounds like a relaxing place to nap too!
It was. I love the hammock I have because as long as I have two trees close enough, I can put it up anywhere. It lives in my car, so that I always have it. DH has one too. I would definitely recommend looking into Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) hammocks. They're the bomb!
Solids? Not yet, although I did make and freeze a bunch of purees over the weekend, because I was afraid that once school started back I wouldn't have time. Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, pears, apples, peas, and green beans are ready to go!
How many times a day does LO eat? 5 5+ oz. bottles usually, sometimes he squeezes in an extra bottle.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? ALLTHETIME. But seriously, my schedule is looking like 445am, 11am, 3pm, 8pm, and midnight when school starts.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth yet. The pedi said he wouldn't have teeth "for a long time" at our skin appointment last week, but I'm not so sure...
Questions/AW? Now that I'm working and back into a "regular" day, should I be feeding him from my frozen stash and freezing my fresh-squeezed? I don't really know how best to rotate it.
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? I LURVE Robin Hood! I love the older ones that seem simpler. I sound like an old lady, don't I?
Post by junebugjam on Aug 10, 2015 10:55:30 GMT -5
How old is your LO? He'll be six months this weekend! Crazy.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing, pumping when he's not here.
Solids? Yes, trying to be better about them. He loved green beans and we're working on peas right now.
How many times a day does LO eat? I still feed on demand, but I'll say 7-8ish.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? Once before bed every night. He's at my in-laws for the day today so I'll pump 3 times while he's gone.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth.
Questions/AW? Not really.
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? I love Toy Story, it's just so good.
Post by cloe111479 on Aug 10, 2015 11:16:32 GMT -5
How old is your LO? 6 months yesterday.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Still just pumping.
Solids? We started Saturday. She had been doing cereal the last week or so just for the consistency but she got squash purée this weekend. She's not digging it.
How many times a day does LO eat?bshe just went to her ped appt Friday. She wanted her to get cereal in the morning to get the iron until She is eating solids twice a day. I know not everyone agrees but I get it. Otherwise still trying to get those 6 bottles (24 oz) in. But some days she's not nearly as into it. Sunday only 5 bottles. The cereal is mixed with bm so it is sort of e evening out.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? When do I not. . I'm getting ready to be done. Counting down to sept soi can wean. 5 times a day now, morning, two times at work, 6/7pm and bedtime. Fun!
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? None yet. Even pediatrician said she feels a little bit of bump but not really.
Questions/AW? Curious of what others are doing re iron intake. That's why she wants the cereal right now.
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? Beauty and the beast. I want a library like belle. She's my fave princess. (with Mulan,meridia and tiana coming behind... All my ass kicking chicks)
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing. I pump several mornings a week if I'm doing a gym class just to empty my boobs and have a bottle for LO, just in case (in the event he'll actually take the bottle).
How many times a day does LO eat? 10-12. He wakes up a couple times MOTN to nurse.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? A few times a week, for now.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth.
Questions/AW? Does anyone else's LO refuse pumped milk that is not straight from the boobs? He loves rice cereal mixed with just-pumped milk but turns up his nose when it's mixed with day-old milk warmed up in a mug of water. I know my child is a little prince, but seriously?
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? The Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast--love the songs/story.
Post by seamonster on Aug 10, 2015 13:03:30 GMT -5
How old is your LO? 5.5 months. 6 months on Saturday
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing together. Pumping and replacing feeds with formula during the week
Solids? Started Saturday. I said we'd wait until 6 months, but the nurse said we could start and anyways it was 6 months and 2 days after his due date. He loves avocados and we're doing peaches tomorrow.
How many times a day does LO eat? All the time. Every 2 to 3 hours during the day and 4 wakeups at night (I miss when it was just 2)
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? 3 or 4 times on workdays. I try to get in a weekend session if I can.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? 2. Not really. I can feel them, but he stopped biting me
Questions/AW? Has anyone gotten their baby to drop a night feed? He used to only wake up twice and progressed to 4. I get him down at 7. He's back up by 9. Then 11 or 12. Then 3. The 4th one is in between any of those. Then 5am and up for the day (minus naps). It's killing me and MH. It used to be down at 7, up at 11 or 12, maybe 3 or 4 and then 530 or 6 for the day.
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? Lilo and Stitch. I even have an interactive talking Stitch doll I need new batteries for so I can blow DS's mind. Great story, characters, and animation. And no weird troubling things about the story.
michelle142, good idea on the peach in the mesh feeder. I'm always forgetting about that thing. I'll have to give that a try today.
I had to go buy new ones yesterday because I couldn't find the ones I had from DS. She couldn't quite hold it on her own yet without getting frustrated, but it was less messy than spoon feeding her!
Oh man she loved the peaches! I put them in the freezer for a bit before.
cloe111479, my dr suggested getting more iron from meat and just to blend up a cooked chicken breast.
seamonster, waking up that soon after going down seems more like a habit than actual hunger. If you have done any CIO sleep training then I would suggest using it for super early wake ups. If no CIO then I would suggest DH going in to provide comfort so LO doesn't think food is coming. Hopefully LO will stop waking up at that time looking for it.
seamonster, No advice, we've got the same thing going. A really good night is 2 wake-ups, but every 2-3 hours is more normal for us. I plan on asking LO's pedi for non-CIO suggestions on Wednesday at his 6 month well-check. I feel like we haven't recovered from the 4 month sleep regression yet over here.
Post by seamonster on Aug 10, 2015 13:54:13 GMT -5
We are doing the No Cry Sleep Solution. He does eat quite a bit except when he's struggling to stay down when he first goes to bed. We're breaking the habit of nursing to sleep so maybe once I do that he'll be better. I can do 2 wakeups. I'd like to do just 1, but 2 is better than now.
Post by lilyelayne on Aug 10, 2015 17:00:15 GMT -5
danitaec common working mom solution: send frozen milk on Monday, send Monday's pumped milk on Tuesday, continue through the week, freeze Friday's pumped milk. Send oldest frozen milk to rotate out stash.
Post by lilyelayne on Aug 10, 2015 17:07:51 GMT -5
How old is your LO? 5 months
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nurse nurse nurse all day long
Solids? Not officially. He likes to gum/suck on raw bell pepper, carrot, celery. I let him play with stalks of sautéed broccolini and he sure enjoyed sucking on that. I think we'll do some cereal this week & see how that goes. Pedi wanted us to start something by 6 months so we could discuss at his appointment. DS is great at picking up finger shaped foods from the table & successfully putting them in his mouth; he can sit up unassisted for 10 minutes. I think we'll mostly do BLW even if we start a few weeks early.
How many times a day does LO eat? 6-7 from about 8am to 8pm, though we'll see how rattled he is when we get home from this vacation.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? Rarely. I've been doing one side with a manual pump in the mornings more often so I can have BM for a cup or to make cereal.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth.
Questions/AW?
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? This is so hard! Princess & the Frog, maybe. Louisiana love!
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing, pumping when I'm at work
Solids? We're trying, but she's very "meh" on the whole thing. We've tried BLW, chunky purees, runny purees and she is interested until the food actually gets to her mouth. She likes the concept, just not the actual food. We took a break of a few days and I ordered a silicone feeder that will be here on Tues so I'm going to try that.
How many times a day does LO eat? 6-7 depending on if she nurses in the MOTN or not.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? On days I work (2-3 days a week) I pump one side first thing in the morning (she only eats on one side per session, so I nurse on the other side shortly before leaving for work) and then once at work during my prep. I also just got a car adapter for my pump so I may pump one side while I'm driving home.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth yet. DD is very fond of clamping down with her gums and trying to pull away, like she forgets that my nipple is, in fact, attached to my body. I remember this phase with DS. Good times.
Questions/AW? Any advice to make food a bit more appealing?
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? I always loved Cinderella. More recent fave is Finding Nemo. In college, one of my good friends and I were obsessed with that movie.
Post by michelle142 on Aug 11, 2015 8:23:10 GMT -5
Any BF'ers that have started solids: has LO's poop changed at all? DD had a seriously hard poo this morning. I found that odd because she hasn't had much for solids - once a day for a couple of weeks, but not even that much.
Any BF'ers that have started solids: has LO's poop changed at all? DD had a seriously hard poo this morning. I found that odd because she hasn't had much for solids - once a day for a couple of weeks, but not even that much.
We've had a few that were more solid and really sticky lately.
Any BF'ers that have started solids: has LO's poop changed at all? DD had a seriously hard poo this morning. I found that odd because she hasn't had much for solids - once a day for a couple of weeks, but not even that much.
Js changed significantly quickly, but she is full into solids.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing, pumping at work and trying to manually pump at least on bottle/day for a stash.
Solids? Purees, some sliced avocado, mashed banana.
How many times a day does LO eat? I'd say 9 including his MOTN and after daycare "snacks". I really don't keep track, although maybe I should.
When do you pump (how often, weekdays, weekends, etc)? I pump at work at least two times and I try to use the hand pump through the day when I'm home to get at least on bottle.
Any teeth yet? Has this changed the way LO nurses or takes a bottle? No teeth.
Questions/AW? For those of you who drink caffeine, do you think it has a noticeable affect on LO? DS is poor napper for the most part and sometimes I worry it's because I drink at the most two cups of coffee a day.
GTKY: Favorite Disney/Pixar movie and why? This is really hard! I loved Cinderella so much as kid that my stepmom sent the VHS back home with me one time because I made her watch it 5 times in a row. These days I watch Frozen on repeat. I also love Aladdin because the music is so good.
On the caffeine thing -- I can never really notice a difference. I typically don't drink much caffeine on weekends and she sleeps the same then as she does during the week. But I think like with everything -- it depends on baby.
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