Posts by Asiago

Brain development can't be rushed and cognitive function is responsible for impulse control.

Baby wearing may help. Baby can nurse and sleep when she needs to and you will have the freedom to move about and do what you need to. If you google images, look for breastfeeding or nursing in a carrier or sling. It is a great way to...

I agree with Snapdragon, slow down, less rush, The cultural expectations today for a 3-4 year old are overwhelming. She sounds like a fantastic child.

Vasospasm? http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/nipple-blanching/

I would try motion to get him to latch. You could cradle him or hold him upright, dance walk or sway. Some moms gently jiggle baby. If you babywear try to nurse in the carrier while moving about.

I haven't read the entire thread but pertaining to the titer question, it may have been that the titer result was not within the accepted value range. Meaning there may have been antibodies but not what would be considered sufficient...

One other idea.....in the northeast there is a grocery shopping service called Pea Pod. There may be a similar type of service provided by a large grocer near you. Shop the site online and it gets delivered the next day. I used it once...

Quote:Originally Posted by blessedwithboys How long was the nap?  Even if it was only an hour, baby very well could have been ravenously hungry by the time nap ended. Next time, I would just go straight to the boob. Agreed. Offer it...

If you can get a hold of Dr. Mendelsohn's book, How to Raise a Healthy Child, he has a very good section on Strept Throat infection.

I questioned veterinary vaccination protocols, having an immune compromised dog. This led to discussion with my vet, personal researching, attending lectures by veterinarians, even a couple by a prominent vaccine researcher (hired by...