My son is 9 months old and has been introduced to solids successfully (he eats a variety of foods). I intend to bfeed him for at least 3 more months (my DD is 3 and still nursing at night) but due to family circunstances I am forced to start working out of the house for a contract that will last 6...

Ok.....DS is 6 months and a few days old and I am thinking of starting him on solids.....is there any specific no-no about introducing him to table food (little bit of rice, potatoes, etc) instead of going through the cereal, fruit, veggies route? I did the one food per week with Deirdre but she...

While watching TLC on the Ancient Egyptians they mentioned that then they used bm and a couple of other herbs mixed to treat burns. It was quite interesting to see that it has been known to help heal cuts, burns, etc since such a long time.... FayeC

I have a family reunion to go on Saturday and I am dreading it. The reason being that all my SILs never bf'd their children and are VERY from bottlefeeding. MIL is great but has the belief that some bm is "not good enough" and keeps telling me that is why DD is not fattening up....and to make...

Hello I'm 33 weeks pregnant with my second child. I had problems breastfeeding my first baby and I need some help to be able to do better with this one. My first was not gaining enough weight, I don't know if it was a supply problem or a milk quality problem; I've never been able to pump much. I...

Hello, I'm looking for an article, and I don't know where to find the medical journal... The reference is: Roy JE, effects of maternal caffeine consumption on heart rate and sleep time in breast-fed infants, Developmental Pharmacology and Therapeutics (1985), 8, 355-363 Can somebody give me a...

I so very happy to hear you are doing better ! That is fantastic news. Sorry I didn't respond early but apparently this post was lost on my server and I just saw it. Give DD a huge squeeze!!! Jenn -WAHM -DS Feb'92 -DD Feb'97 -Jellybean due June 25/04

As I have BF my other two children I fully intend to BF #3 when the time comes. I do have a few questions though... I've had my right nipple pierced for the past two years and I am curious if any of you have BF while pierced? Did you leave the jewelry in or remove it with every feed? Or did you...

You'd think I'd know this one but it has been quite a long time since I've cloth diapered a babe. So my question to all you cloth diapering mommies out there is...just how many do I need to buy?! I'll probably do prefolds since I didn't like the fitted ones. Oh, and how many covers per...

Wow, it's been ages since I have posted here (still lurk religiously tho:) but it I knew it was the place to come for the answers I need! Quick update: My YS is quite the rambunctious toddler. Still nursing strong @ just about 17 months. My longest nursling by far :) OS is growing like a...

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Anybody knows what happened to baby whisperer website?? I used to visit all the time for helpful tips looks like doesn't exist anymore I wonder what happened? -feride

I thought the same thing....If thats what it is it will setting in a week or 2 The joys of parenting huh :) FIona "Sue" wrote in message ... It could be related to a growth spurt. Has she had any colds? Ear

I have just bought Papaw ointment for my cracked nipples, and was wondering if this needs to be wiped off before feeding again. I have tried breast milk on my nipples and it hasn't seemed to work. They both are very cracked but not bleeding. Any help much appreciated. Thanks Fiona

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I don't know if I'm pregnant. (I could be I guess, but it is too soon to know) I'm curious to know when other Mum's who tandem nursed first experienced nipple tenderness. We are ttc #2 and today I am feeling some discomfort for no apparent reason. AF is not due for another week or so. Any...

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help..I'm BFing my twins who are 5 months old, everything is going well, except that I have incredible stiffness in my hands and knees. This is really bad when I get up in the morning (I take the stairs like a little old lady!), or when I've been sitting around...

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