Comments on: Got advice? http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/ Mon, 21 May 2012 19:33:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: k77 http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-40659 k77 Fri, 15 May 2009 03:07:23 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-40659 1. Just hang stuff in the sun to dry and it'll bleach the stains right out - safe and free! 2. I used to just hold him upright. 4. Squirt breastmilk up his nose. 5. TBB was always swaddled, TTG never has been. 6. Don't move til he wakes up lol. I fed TTG to sleep on a pillow on my lap so I could read blogs while he slept. 9 months later he's there right now :) 1. Just hang stuff in the sun to dry and it’ll bleach the stains right out – safe and free!

2. I used to just hold him upright.

4. Squirt breastmilk up his nose.

5. TBB was always swaddled, TTG never has been.

6. Don’t move til he wakes up lol. I fed TTG to sleep on a pillow on my lap so I could read blogs while he slept. 9 months later he’s there right now :)

]]> By: honeywine http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39571 honeywine Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:44:56 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39571 Aaaawww...they ALL hate the aspirator. We had a super long one for Will and I kept it for years to use on myself. Gross? Yes. But so helpful. :) Aaaawww…they ALL hate the aspirator. We had a super long one for Will and I kept it for years to use on myself. Gross? Yes. But so helpful. :)

]]> By: Kathy V http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39536 Kathy V Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:27:19 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39536 Hey, I always had problems with getting a burp out of my breastfed baby. Even now at 6 months old, sometimes she does not burp after a feeding. I laid her on her belly on my knees and that seemed to work. Then as she got older, I leaded her forward and cupped her chin in my hand like you said. As far as the swaddle went. once we left the hospital we used it like once. She would do okay in the Sw-ddle Me made by kidopotmus but she eventually would bust out of that too. We just gave up and she did just fine. I had issues with moving a sleeping infant at first too. I would wait about 20 minutes after her falling asleep to even attempt to move her. I know that is probably not what you want to hear. It does get easier. As far as breastfeeding with a bottle. The class that we went to suggested that the first bottle can be introduced at about 3 weeks. they said don't go to far beyond yet because many babies will not accept it then. We introduced it and it has been fine. I pump while at work or when going out for the evening and somebody else gives her a bottle. If you pump before that time, you can always put it in the freezer. I like the Me-dela pump and store bags. I freeze it and it is fine later. I hope that helps. Good luck with it all your questions. I think those are the onlyu questions you had. Kathy V Hey,
I always had problems with getting a burp out of my breastfed baby. Even now at 6 months old, sometimes she does not burp after a feeding. I laid her on her belly on my knees and that seemed to work. Then as she got older, I leaded her forward and cupped her chin in my hand like you said.

As far as the swaddle went. once we left the hospital we used it like once. She would do okay in the Sw-ddle Me made by kidopotmus but she eventually would bust out of that too. We just gave up and she did just fine. I had issues with moving a sleeping infant at first too. I would wait about 20 minutes after her falling asleep to even attempt to move her. I know that is probably not what you want to hear. It does get easier.

As far as breastfeeding with a bottle. The class that we went to suggested that the first bottle can be introduced at about 3 weeks. they said don’t go to far beyond yet because many babies will not accept it then. We introduced it and it has been fine. I pump while at work or when going out for the evening and somebody else gives her a bottle. If you pump before that time, you can always put it in the freezer. I like the Me-dela pump and store bags. I freeze it and it is fine later. I hope that helps.

Good luck with it all your questions. I think those are the onlyu questions you had.
Kathy V

]]> By: Shannon http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39502 Shannon Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:25:08 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39502 No idea about the stains. He won't always burp and that's ok. I usually do the shoulder burp where kind of rest his belly on my shoulder and then a do a combo of patting and rubbing on his back for a minute or two. If he doesn't burp in that time, he's not going to. Give up the swaddle. Not every baby likes it. Both of mine hated it with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. Pump whenever you can. I usually like to do it about halfway between feedings. Your body will compensate. As for the sleeping thing, I'll be reading your comments to see what everyone else suggests because I'm out of ideas. No idea about the stains.

He won’t always burp and that’s ok. I usually do the shoulder burp where kind of rest his belly on my shoulder and then a do a combo of patting and rubbing on his back for a minute or two. If he doesn’t burp in that time, he’s not going to.

Give up the swaddle. Not every baby likes it. Both of mine hated it with the passion of a thousand fiery suns.

Pump whenever you can. I usually like to do it about halfway between feedings. Your body will compensate.

As for the sleeping thing, I’ll be reading your comments to see what everyone else suggests because I’m out of ideas.

]]> By: Paz http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39500 Paz Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:09:38 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39500 1. Never found anything that worked too well, except keeping the poo off clothes. Not easy. 2. My son did not always burp, but when he didn't I kept him a bit upright for a good 20 minutes after eating. 3. It is nice to share a feeding with your mom, but what would really make it worth it is if you can get 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. For me, I let my breasts dictate when that could happen. 5. My son started bustin' out of the swaddle pretty early too. I gave up and we were both happier. 6. I never figured this one out. But so many people swear by putting the baby down when he is drowsy to help him fall asleep on his own. My son couldn't do that until he was 18 months old (not to scare you), but I think WW is too young for that. My son, and I have heard that it is not so uncommon, slept on my chest for about 3-4 weeks from the age of 4+ weeks (I think). He just cried if he was anywhere else. Luckily I could do it. 1. Never found anything that worked too well, except keeping the poo off clothes. Not easy.

2. My son did not always burp, but when he didn’t I kept him a bit upright for a good 20 minutes after eating.

3. It is nice to share a feeding with your mom, but what would really make it worth it is if you can get 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. For me, I let my breasts dictate when that could happen.

5. My son started bustin’ out of the swaddle pretty early too. I gave up and we were both happier.

6. I never figured this one out. But so many people swear by putting the baby down when he is drowsy to help him fall asleep on his own. My son couldn’t do that until he was 18 months old (not to scare you), but I think WW is too young for that. My son, and I have heard that it is not so uncommon, slept on my chest for about 3-4 weeks from the age of 4+ weeks (I think). He just cried if he was anywhere else. Luckily I could do it.

]]> By: Bleu http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39482 Bleu Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:32:19 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39482 Vinegar or sunlight to bleach out the stains in the diapers or whatnot. Sucking out the nose with my mouth was the ONLY way Bliss didn't freak out. Burping took me bouncing Bliss but it is so different for each baby. I would personally wait two to three months of good breastfeeding before introducing a bottle but that is me. The swaddle ... sometimes tighter works when you think it won't, other times it just isn't gonna work. Bliss went through phases than changed weekly it seemed. The baby to bed off chest thing...I would end up laying him down while still feeding so when the boob was unlatched he was on his back or side so there was not moving done, it was a little tricky but when I tried other things he always woke up. Love Love Love to you Vinegar or sunlight to bleach out the stains in the diapers or whatnot.

Sucking out the nose with my mouth was the ONLY way Bliss didn’t freak out.

Burping took me bouncing Bliss but it is so different for each baby.

I would personally wait two to three months of good breastfeeding before introducing a bottle but that is me.

The swaddle … sometimes tighter works when you think it won’t, other times it just isn’t gonna work. Bliss went through phases than changed weekly it seemed.

The baby to bed off chest thing…I would end up laying him down while still feeding so when the boob was unlatched he was on his back or side so there was not moving done, it was a little tricky but when I tried other things he always woke up.

Love Love Love to you

]]> By: pj http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39465 pj Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:57:37 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39465 Our baby hated the bulb aspirator too. We tried many things but finally resorted to the Graco electric, musical aspirator. Nate doesn't mind it at all, he mostly laughs when we use it. We affectionally call it the "marvelous musical snot sucker and you can get it at ToysRus. It's well worth the $19.99. Our baby hated the bulb aspirator too. We tried many things but finally resorted to the Graco electric, musical aspirator. Nate doesn’t mind it at all, he mostly laughs when we use it. We affectionally call it the “marvelous musical snot sucker and you can get it at ToysRus. It’s well worth the $19.99.

]]> By: Jennifer http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39457 Jennifer Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:27:59 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39457 The new baby thing is usually a mystery-each little creature has their own quirks, but here's what I've got: *if he doesn't like the swaddle, don't worry about it. My son was too big for the conventional swaddle blankets pretty early on, but when I could manage it, he liked to have at least one hand free. Sort of defeats the purpose, but he liked it. *I started pumping almost from the git-go. I had huge supply and a well-fed baby. I would do a feed, and then pump after I had put the baby back down. It helped to even out supply and helped to build up a frozen stash. I would suggest that you hold off on starting the bottle until he is about six weeks-you've got your supply well-established, and your chances of nipple confusion are low. *Sleep, ah sleep. I didn't co-sleep, but the first one was tough to put down too. I have to admit that I nursed them both down and was close enough to the crib (with the level set up high enough)that it was a pivot and set down. Sometimes the coolness of the sheet can wake them up, so maybe there is a way to address that. EAch one is different-my second would have to have her latch broken and a pacifier given. It will get easier as you develop more of a routine, and sleep patterns even out. Six weeks seemed to be the break-even point for both of my kids. *last point on the burping-sometimes a BF baby doesn't burp, esp. if they take their sweet time (I've had one gulper-great burper, and one sipper, not so much). I've found that if I know that there is a burp there, if I would be holding them on my shoulder, and then stand up. The change in elevation seemes to make a difference. Totally came across it by accident (thanks Mom), but that's the way that a lot of things happen-you just end up figuring it out. Good luck! The new baby thing is usually a mystery-each little creature has their own quirks, but here’s what I’ve got:
*if he doesn’t like the swaddle, don’t worry about it. My son was too big for the conventional swaddle blankets pretty early on, but when I could manage it, he liked to have at least one hand free. Sort of defeats the purpose, but he liked it.
*I started pumping almost from the git-go. I had huge supply and a well-fed baby. I would do a feed, and then pump after I had put the baby back down. It helped to even out supply and helped to build up a frozen stash. I would suggest that you hold off on starting the bottle until he is about six weeks-you’ve got your supply well-established, and your chances of nipple confusion are low.
*Sleep, ah sleep. I didn’t co-sleep, but the first one was tough to put down too. I have to admit that I nursed them both down and was close enough to the crib (with the level set up high enough)that it was a pivot and set down. Sometimes the coolness of the sheet can wake them up, so maybe there is a way to address that. EAch one is different-my second would have to have her latch broken and a pacifier given. It will get easier as you develop more of a routine, and sleep patterns even out. Six weeks seemed to be the break-even point for both of my kids.
*last point on the burping-sometimes a BF baby doesn’t burp, esp. if they take their sweet time (I’ve had one gulper-great burper, and one sipper, not so much). I’ve found that if I know that there is a burp there, if I would be holding them on my shoulder, and then stand up. The change in elevation seemes to make a difference. Totally came across it by accident (thanks Mom), but that’s the way that a lot of things happen-you just end up figuring it out.

Good luck!

]]> By: Teri http://creatingmotherhood.com/2009/04/26/got-advice/#comment-39452 Teri Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:51:31 +0000 http://creatingmotherhood.com/?p=1463#comment-39452 I only have advice on the swaddling thing--my nephew hates it and has since he was a day old, so just do what the boy wants--though he doesn't mind his legs swaddled:) Congrats again. WW is just perfect:) I only have advice on the swaddling thing–my nephew hates it and has since he was a day old, so just do what the boy wants–though he doesn’t mind his legs swaddled:) Congrats again. WW is just perfect:)

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