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Update re (least) common allergens via breastmilk by
Sidheag McCormack
Someone asked for me to post what the outcome was after my trying the very
boring diet in the hope of finding something in my usual diet that DS was
reacting to. So the conclusion is...
.... what I eat makes no difference whatsoever :-/
I got excited to begin with as we had a good day right at...
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avoid spicy foods?? by
nam0827
hi all mothers
my daughter turned 6 wks today. we've been doing fairly well with our BF,
however, i do have some concerns that i'd like to share and hopefully rec.
feedback on from the other moms. i've already learned a great deal just
reading the other posts. my question is, is it okay to eat...
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OT Leather sofas good idea? by
Andrea
Hi,
I wanted to know for those of you with soft leather sofa and kids, do the
two go well?
Are they hard-wearing? I want to buy a couple, but not if they are going to
get trashed in 5 mins!
Thanks,
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how much is ok by
Lori
DH and I are going to a winter party next weekend this is the first time I
will be leaving Elizabeth during the evening I am thinking that I will
want to have a drink or 2 but im wondering how much is too much alcohol
while BF. I have not had a drink in so long and I would like to relax a...
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Learning to let down for pump? by
Sidheag McCormack
Has anyone out there initially had a lot of trouble letting down for a pump
and later learned to do it? (Or should I resign myself to never being able
to?) Any tips?
I tried an Avent Isis, then bought an Ameda Lactina (= Purely Yours; it's
known as Lactina outside the US it seems) in the hope that...
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convincing ds to drink milk in the day time by
Anne Rogers
ds is 8 months old this week, in the last couple of weeks he has really
figured out that breast is the best way to get his milk and ebm in a
bottle is just not a good thing. The problem with this is he's started
waking regularly in the night to get his food. I've been enjoying the
extra rest and if...
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Question about filling by
Dan
What is the stuff in the temporary filling? I know it is zinc oxide and
eugenol (clove oil) for pain and bacteria relief. Is this sometihng the
dentsist adds to the zinc oxide or is it mixed in with it. Can the doc keep
the euganol out for BF mums?
Is it safe if you are breastfeeding?
Thanks in...
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Breastpumps by
Lori
Can someone please tell me what the difference is between the pump in style
breastpump and the traveler pump in style. Im returning to work tomorrow
and I wanted to go buy this pump today but im really not sure what the
difference is. From all the reviews it looks like this is the pump to...
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Help for my Sis-5mo still nursing every 2-3hours by
Karen
Help my sisters DS is still nursing every 2-3 hours he will be 6 months old
next week. He sleeps thru the night. He refuses a bottle and loves the solids
that she has started. I cannot help her as my daughter has been going for
hours with out BF since she was that age. Any advice would be...
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OUCH! by
New York Jen
I guess my boobs are really in preparation for this lil girl coming in a few
more weeks. I woke up this morning and had a few drops on my shirt and then
I just got undressed for the evening and they are KILLING me! I'm not due
until March 13 and I can't recall if this happened with my first...
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No cry sleep? by
Alina
I recently read Liquid's post about baby not wanting to let go off the
brest (I wish Liquid the best of luck with that), and many answers
mentioned the No Cry Sleep technique. What is that? My 2month DD has
a bad habit of waking around 12 pm and just not wanting to go back to
sleep, breast or no...
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January 26th 04 07:44 PM
by Andrea
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OT Flame retardant sleepwear by
Beth
Hi everyone,
Thought I'd ask tis bunch of mothers-in-the-know about the hazards (if any)
of flame retardants used on children's pajamas. I've heard this and that in
the news about the pervasive flame retardants in mattresses, furniture,
carpets, etc., that apparently pose a number of risks,...
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January 26th 04 09:19 PM
by Irene
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Lann's 4 month WBV by
Em
My DS was 4 months old on Wednesday and had his four month WBV on Friday. I
feel so pleased and proud about how healthy he is and how he is growing. He
is 17 lbs 2 oz now and 27 inches (90th and 99th percentiles respectively)!
He has more than doubled his birthweight and put on 6 inches! I think...
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January 26th 04 10:02 PM
by Em
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How often nursing? by
Melissa
DD is 9.5 months old and is eating three meals a day. How often should she
be nursing? What is the minimum?
She currently nurses six times a day, but two seem to be for comfort more
than for food. Here is her schedule:
6 a.m. (when she wakes up)
Breakfast at 7 a.m.
8 a.m. (before her nap and then...
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little house on the priarie ( bottle feeding) by
ted
When I was on maternity leave I used to watch lot of TV. I noticed
that in one of the episodes Ma Ingalls has a son after the three
girls. The baby was shown being fed by a bottle. It was an infant and
he dies soon after due to some fever or something. I thought the
storyline is set around the time...
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OT - changing sleep arrangements by
Akuvikate
The Bug is now co-sleeping with us full time on my side of the bed and
pretty much has to be glued against my body all night long. She falls
asleep by coming to bed with me -- if she falls asleep after 8pm but
before I go to bed, I put her in the co-sleeper and she invariably
wakes up within an...
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Reintroduction! :) by
Amy M.
Hi Everyone!
I've decided to rejoin the group! You all have been a wonderful source of
support and information to me over the years.
I'm Amy, SAHM to 4 wonderful kids. I nursed all of my children -- my now 8 year
old daughter quite extendedly. Now is our sweet Halli's (who was born in
August) turn...
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January 27th 04 07:05 AM
by Amy M.
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P's 2 year wbv by
Elana Kehoe
The Public Health Nurse came by and gave P his 2 year checkup. From
what she said, he's above average on drawing, speaking and doing
stuff...he's putting together sentences (his latest was "bad boy draw on
wall"), drawing circles with good control, and is doing well overall.
And still nursed 4x a...
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Is it possible? by
Andrea
That after only 3 days of taking Zoloft I already feel so much better?
I took my kids to school this morning, and have managed some housework too!
I felt so depressed for so long, that I had forgotten how I used to feel.
The only side effects so far is a very dry mouth and a loss of appetite,...
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January 27th 04 02:40 PM
by Karen
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Oh, oh, oh, oatmeal! by
Chotii
We all know that oatmeal boosts milk production. Lots of us eat it for that
reason. Guess what? It works even when you don't want it to, when you're not
eating it for that reason. I was craving oatmeal like crazy and after a
couple days of having it in the morning, woo nelly...
I haven't been...
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