Posts by homemademom

I think clicking can be a sign of a shallow latch, for whatever reason.  TT is definitely one of them, but over active letdown is another. My first baby slipped off a lot because he was sputtering and choking from all the milk. If...

Quote: Originally Posted by trekkingirl  homemademom your eating schedule looks a lot like mine. The big difference is that I'm eating whatever and you're counting calories. That has worked really well for me...

I wanted to add that I do eat about 300-350 calories for breakfast, but I also eat lunch at 11, a snack at 2, and dinner at 5 or 6.  If I have calories left, I'll have some fruit before bed, but if not, I'll just drink lots of...

Where can I get coconut aminos?? I'm soy-free (among other things) and I would love something like that!   OP, would a homemade veggie burger (with some sort of beans and grains) chopped up be too chunky for your fried rice?...

I know what you mean about the nurses. I was really surprised at my pediatrician's response when I had supply issues this time around with my baby (he had an undiagnosed tongue-tie causing all kinds of problems). My doc was really...

I really feel for your wife. I breastfed 3 children with food sensitivities and it was very stressful at first, trying to identify the problem foods and then learning to cook and eat with those restrictions. I'm not one to be pushy...

I'm sorry to hear about your trouble Steve. Did your wife go back to eating dairy after the week or is she still dairy-free?  If she's still eating dairy, it's likely that the blood will come back too, in addition to the the...

I need protein in the morning, so I eat a couple pieces of sausage (totaling 200ish calories) and an apple. I've eaten other fruits for breakfast, but apples always keep me full and don't do weird things to my blood sugar.   I...

Quote: Originally Posted by earlyworm  Hello all!  I have an interesting question.  I am breastfeeding my 7 month old.  He is exclusively breastfed, not getting any solids on a regular basis. Nursing...

Quote: Originally Posted by Katarianna  I guess maybe I am the odd one out, but I don't see anything wrong with her pooping schedule as long as she has plenty of wet diapers. My son was the same way. He just weighed...