Does anyone have any solid references which explain why yogourt is different from cow's milk and, therefore, can be introduced earlier than cow's milk? (By solid, I mean true scientific data). My DH (family physician by trade) is going on and on about cow's milk being introduced too early...

.... three weeks shy of Jaslyn's first birthday, she took her first two unassisted steps. My life as I've known it has officially come to an end!!! The coolest thing is that DH has been away. He arrived home late last night and we both witnessed "the grand event" moments ago. It's like she...

Thanks very much! After posting this, I spoke with the radiologist and despite it being okayed by the AAP and despite Motherrisk stating it's safe, she won't do the MRI until I've weaned the wee one. Just as well, me thinks :) Thanks for your trouble!

I was recently talking to an acquaintance in my Moms Club. She has a 3 month old baby and started talking about how she thought she was going to stop bf soon because she thinks he's about to get teeth, and he's only nursing twice a day now anyway. But then a bit later in the conversations she...

After all my complaining about lack of sleep, I thought I'd share the good too. Last night Jaden went to sleep by 9:30, woke at 3:00, nursed for 10 minutes, played with the rocking chair pad and looked around his room for 10 minutes, started yawning so I put him back to breast, nursed for another...

The woman working at the deli counter was admiring Jaden, making the usual comments, then asked if he is bf'd. I was surprised for a second since it seemed kind of a personal question but proudly answered yes. Then she said, "I knew he was, because he has such beautiful skin". Made my day....

It was actually 2.5 weeks ago but I'm just getting around to posting about it. This one went much better than the last one, which had me furious. I just answered their checklist of questions succintly and didn't offer any opinions. Jaden is still at 75% and 90% for weight and height,...

I feel like I am really losing my mind, I am so exhausted. 6 weeks ago it seemed DS was clearly moving toward sleeping all night. There was even one night where he only got up once, and only nursed for 5 minutes. But instead since then things keep getting worse. He has gradually been getting up...

OK, we have six and nine month threads so there ought to be a three month one too, just to complete the multiples of three. :) DS is not so much of a cuddle bug anymore - he used to sleep curled up on my chest in the afternoon :( Last night he couldn't even go to sleep until after I finally put...

DS seems to be eating a lot less often all of a sudden. I know, he's *supposed* to space feedings out more as he gets older, but I'm his mom, so of course I'm worried lol. I felt a bit too "full" a few times over the past couple days but didn't get all the way engorged before he ate again, and...

DS nursed once last evening on the left side only when I tried lying down, and once during the night, but this morning is still refusing, even when lying down. No matter what I do, he will not nurse on my left side. He won't even latch. He just screams around the nipple. This is the third day...

DS has continued to refuse to nurse on my left side today (has only nursed on that side once in the last 26+ hours - at 4:00am). I pumped 4 oz before going to bed last night but was still somewhat engorged by 4:00 am. I have no way to know how much he usually eats. How much should I be pumping...

I feel pathetic for even asking this, but... Tomorrow DH is having some guys over to watch 'the game' and I have 4 hours to myself, but I can't think of anywhere to go!! How sad is that? So, where would you go and what would you do if you had 4 hours to yourself, but not in your house (and you...

I've stopped feeling letdowns most of the time now. I remember not feeling them after a couple months with DD too. I only notice them first thing in the morning now, when my breasts are really "full" to start with. Why is that? (I'm not worried at all about producing enough milk, I'm just...

I've NIP'd DS quite a few times now and just have one thing I can't get graceful at - putting myself back together after he's done. I feel like I need four hands - two to hold the baby and two to deal with my bra pads and fastening the flap! I've been leaving the pad in the bra flap as people...

I've been using a Baby Bjorn to carry DS while grocery shopping. Now that it's getting cold, getting from car to store is presenting a challenge for keeping him warm, and also for putting it on and him in it and dealing with my coat. Do others take off their coat, freeze while putting on...

I know it's normal for babies to feed continuously for a couple hours in the evening. DD did that, usually from about 7:00 to 10:00 every evening. I wouldn't have a problem with that. DS had been doing that, but over the past few days it's been getting longer and longer - starting earlier and...

DS is two days old and had a check up at the pediatrician two hours ago. His birthweight was 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and at the doctor's office today, weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces - right after a bm. They asked me to bring him back tomorrow morning, and said that if he has lost any more weight they are...

Rather than take up space with individual replies, I just wanted to thank everyone for your information and experiences, and the links on how to use the various feeding methods. It was all very helpful. Here is what I've tentatively put for that bullet point in my birth plan: · If any...

At Jaden's 6 month check up he was prescribed a fluoride supplement. It is just a routine thing at this pediatric practice. He is not at any specific risk for dental caries. I did some research just now and in several places came across this table (advance apologies for any formatting...