Has anyone here spent time reading the labels of the cleaning products in their home ? If not, you should ! They commonly contain phosphates and carcinogens that are scientifically proven to cause many of the debilitating, and sometimes even FATAL, diseases that are crippling our nation. Bleach...

I think it is better way to feed child.

Do you have any diapers, Enfamil Lipil formula, baby wipes, or baby boy clothing that you no longer need? )I know that a lot of women breastfeed here but maybe you supplemented or received some samples that you don't need?) I had an unexpected rapid-growing ovarian tumor and three surgeries and...

I have an 18 month old, and 1 month old twins. I have to nurse the twins separately right now, and each nursing session takes around 1hr (30 min. for each baby). My older son doesn't take well to this, and I don't know how to keep him occupied (i.e.: keep him from trying to hit the babies, etc.)...

A little background. I have 6 week old twins. We got off to a bad start in the hospital, because of poor positioning. At 4 days post-partum, I ended up with traumatized, bleeding nipples. I had to stop nursing, and pump full time. After my nipples healed, i got thrush. When I had that...

"Andrea" wrote in message ... My health visitor really wants me to go on the meds. I know I need them but I feel so guilty taking meds while nursing, and i'm scared about them changing me. Did the meds change...

http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2004/02/03/sure_breast_is_best_but_is_it_worth_it/ I usually enjoy Dr. Sanghavi's writing, but was extremely dissapointed by this. I'm composing a letter to the editor, but it probably won't be published as it will be too long. He...

Well I finally got a pump last weekend, thank god. Im was so tired of hand expressing. I can actually relax now when I do it and it only takes 10-15 minutes. In case anyone here is looking for a good pump to rent in Niagara region Ontario there is a place called get pumped in St. Catharine's it is...

Ok so I explained in my intro my son doesn't live with me right now, well I haven't seen him in 5 days and I am handexpressing but I fear im so low I don't even get an ounce when I express. We went and bought a pump and it doesn't do anything. I cant even get a drop with it, even when I had...

I found this article on weaning in a local "Parents and Kids" online paper. http://www.townonline.com/parentsandkids/news/news/pak_feapkweanaug07252003.htm. I was surprised at how open-minded it was, and generally okay with the idea of child-led weaning. With the thread about weaning that just...

I saw a friend and her baby for the first time this weekend, since she had the baby. Baby is about 3 months old, typical for that age, and very cute & chubby. Friend is nursing. Having no problems, not embarrassed about it at all. It was delightful to see, at last, someone with no issues - it...

I am not an expert, but ... Is she growing taller? If she's growing up at the same time as she's learning all these new activities (cruising, crawling etc) that it's no wonder that she's not putting on any or maybe losing a little - she's burning it off! Just keep up the food, and eventually...

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/21344/375507.html?d=dmtICNNews Breastfeeding Longer Is Beneficial February 3, 2004 (American Academy of Pediatrics) -- One of the largest studies yet to examine the relationship of breastfeeding and overweight found that breastfeeding's protective...

http://www.kingfeatures.com/features/comics/babyblue/about.htm Baby Blues online today has a strip that echos my feelings very much. I know its two weeks behind the paper strips, did someone already post it here? -Shannon

I remember feeling *exactly* the same way, except I couldn't really go anywhere because DS screamed all the time. A mother and baby group, where everyone understands exactly what you're going through was the perfect socialization for me. If DS screamed all I got were sympathetic murmerings,...

My husband uses a CPAP. It didn't interfere with me at all. I can't see that it would interfere with a family bed much. It's a heck of a lot quieter than snoring! _Shannon "Nina" wrote in message ... Hi. I'm brand new...

Okay, I've heard from everyone and everything I've read that, until one year of age, solids are for learning and experimenting and should only make up 50% or so of the diet. Is that because theoretically they may not want to eat much in the way of solids or because they shouldn't? DD is 10 1/2...

"Are you STILL breastfeeding?", or "When are you going to wean?" How do I approach this, and not start a confrontation, or be too rude. The true answer is, "I have absolutely no idea when I am going to wean". She doesn't eat much solids now, so I feel that she needs the nutrition...

"Cathy" wrote in message ... I want my exclusively breast fed baby back! DD (7 and a bit months) is now going quite well with solids, but we are encountering other problems. One is 'output'! I though breast milk was a natural...

Sounds like normal poopies to me. Shannon "J,T&M" wrote in message ... Hmmm... my exclusively breastfed baby is now 7 weeks old and I have noticed for