Posts by happy2bamama

Is it okay to use sunscreen on a baby (my DS is 4 months old)? DH and I wear him for walks and I want to make sure he's protected from the sun without dressing him in a ton of clothes since he's already a hot guy and the weather is...

My DS is 4 months old and loves standing (with our assitance, of course) and kicking, so I bought him one of those bouncy things that attaches above to the door frame. The one I got is from that brand Sassy from BRU. I put DS in it and...

Quote: Originally Posted by TonyaW I wish this worked, but it doesn't. He doesn't stay latched on in the side lying position for more than a few seconds. I have to relatch him over and over. Hmmm... what about...

How does your midwife know how big your baby will be?? Do not listen to her - what if you end up birthing a 6 pounder? All that worrying for nothing. I've heard of so many docs trying to predict the baby's size and being really...

TonyaW - When you are trying to nurse him to sleep, do you do it in a side-lying position or while sitting up? If you're not doing it side-lying, I recommend trying it because the babe will already be lying down and hopefully that will...

eco_mama - thanks for the tip about the parabens. I picked up some tablets today!

Quote: Originally Posted by momtokaili How are you able to sleep and nurse with your DC in between you all night? Do people actually use the same breast for night nursing every night, all night? I don't just...

Yes - I have this same issue - you are not alone! I am 4-months PP and I so remember that heavy feeling right at the vaginal opening. In fact, I thought my cervix was a clot that wouldn't come out (sorry if that's TMI). I thought...

Oh sweetheart, I feel for you. I was in this very same boat about 4 months ago. I almost went crazy with trying to find a way out of having to make the decision to have a CS - and it really didn't even feel like I did have a choice, I...

DH and I co-sleep with DS who is 4 months old. DS sleeps in between DH and I - that way we know he won't roll out of there. DS sleeps just a tad bit lower than we do (at breast height so I can just insert boob without really...