I'm so sad - this used to be such an active group and now it's all spam spam spam :( I've been here for almost 6 years and now I think I am leaving, because everyone is gone! Where did you all go??

Hello, i am a concerned mother...i have been breastfeeding my baby exclusively and he is about to turn a year old in about two weeks. the thing is he still refuses solids. just putting a bit of applesauce or avocado or rice on his lips makes him dry heave like he is so grossed out that he wants...

Clip of statement from Mumsnet on the Mumsnet/Gina Ford 'libel' allegations issue. Full text he http://www.mumsnet.com/ginaford/state08082006.html Clip begins: The parenting website, Mumsnet, last night responded to allegations by parenting guru Gina Ford that a posting on the site claiming...

My six month old is just at "that stage". He is really hating being left on his back, he's not able to sit up by himself, and he can't be on the couch because he's really good at rolling over, which means he'll fall off. (I can't really sling him for very long, because my back is too ruined...

Went in for shots & checkup today. He ended up not getting the MMR because she was concerned about his allergies & we decided just to wait a bit. Alexander only gained 7 ounces in the last 3 months (he now weighs 21lbs 14oz) and that has her concerned. She wants me to add more fatty foods to...

I was just thinking about how in the past the upper class employed wet nurses to feed their babies (crazy - missing out on such a special bonding experience). I personally can't imagine nursing someone elses baby (or letting someone else nurse mine) but I suppose they would have become...

so why does it bug me so much when people disparage, or at least dismiss my efforts? I really don't *need* a pat on the back (tho the occassional one is definitely nice!), but what gets me is the person who says "I had low supply so was forced to supplement and he's now on formula.I didn't have an...

i have 2 year old twin boys and 7 month old twin girls and i have just round out that i am going to have another set of twins one and girl and other a boy i have been breast feeding them all and i express breast milk for my boys but i just wonted to know if anyone has been though this more than...

Hi, I'm trying to decide whether to have my daughter immunized with the new (as opposed to the old, problematic one) vaccine. I've spoken to two different pediatricians about it, and they both feel its safe. Has anyone had their child vaccinated? On the one hand, I'm wary because its only been out...

Emily is 5 months now. I was at the dentist with her yesterday for my own checkup, and the dentist was very surprised to find that I didn't have her on fluoride drops yet. He said they start right around this time, and wondered why my ped hadn't mentioned it. Fluoride drops? Yeah, I know what...

everytime i have gotten DS1 or DS2 immunized, i have asked for a dr that will let me breastfeed while it is being done (to minimize the pain) when i have booked the appt. all said nope. anyway, i just had DS2's 4mth ones done. when i booked i got no as usual. but i got the really nice dr (they are...

G'day I know I don't post much these days, but now I really need you guys for reassurance, encouragement, I don't know what. Sorry, this could get long and will probably be incoherent. I'm pretty tired. Last week my mum was in a car accident home in Australia. She's ok but will be in hospital for...

So I make to mypostpartum check 12 weeks late (I've had incredibly bad luck). When they do the intake and ask date of LMP, i say Jan 2003. So the tech is all astounded and shocked, I tell her Im breastfeeding and she says "Wow, I've never heard of that". (referring to lack of menses) I tell her...

Hi everyone, Just in case this nursing strike does signal the end of our 14 month long nursing relationship, what should I do next? DD will take cow's milk with cereal, loves cheese and yoghurt (although the latter does nasty things to her poos, so I don't give her it often) and likes custard...

Morgan had a good nite. She slept for 2 - 3 hours and I was able to sleep and then during the day I was able to catch up on my bills. Now, however, I cannot console her. She keeps showing signs that she wants to feed, but I know she is full. I believe she has gas. So, Kevin is working on...

For those of you who have read this book, you'll understand about the logging for 24 hours - naps, bedtime routine and night wakings/feedings I found that Will has been getting just the right amount of sleep - just not in a row. The night I logged, he woke 13 times - 11 of which I had to do...

It looks like we may be moving to San Antonio in the next few months. I am due 5/22. This is my 7th child and my 6th planned VBAC. I'll need to find a HCP pretty quickly once I get down there. Homebirth is out as we will probably be living a good 30-40 minutes north of SA and that is too far for my...

Hi, all. I've missed you and often wonder how everyone is doing. Our computer broke at the end of November and we haven't had the money to fix it but more on that later. First, Lorelei. She finally had her one year check. She's well ahead in all milestones, she weighs over 23 lbs., and she's...

My daughter is now 6 wks old, and I have a horrible feeling when she cries. I especially can't stand it when she is in the back seat of the car and starts to wail... What do I do? Usually I hurry to find a spot and pull over, climb in the back seat and try to pacify her. I try to feed her,...

Poor Caterpillar (7 weeks) is horribly broken out. She has been for several weeks, and I suspect she will be for several more weeks. My copy of Sears' The Baby Book says that baby acne onsetting before 2 weeks and spreading into the hair and down the neck can be a sign of allergy. Hers didn't...