http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:44:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/images/bellybelly2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/support-debrief-after-stillbirth-lateloss-death-child/117431-how-could-she-so-nasty.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:55:06 GMT I finally finished a beautiful photo frame of Emmanuel with his hand prints and foot prints and put one photo of him nicely dressed. My SIL came over this morning and when she saw his photo she says to me "aren't you embarassed that people will see his deformities". What the heck, how heartless. I replied by saying that Emmanuel is perfect to us and always will be. Emmanuel had six toes and six fingers which, if you didn't know about you can't tell in the prints but his cleft lip is clearly visible.
I'm just putting it down to her ignorance but her words did hurt. I think I'm just in a bit of shock that she would say something like this. His photo will definately remain in our lounge room as he will forever be part of our family.

Regards,
Dianne ]]> diannescruffy http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/support-debrief-after-stillbirth-lateloss-death-child/117431-how-could-she-so-nasty.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/breastfeeding-bottlefeeding-solids/117430-confused-about-expressing.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:45 GMT Hi
I'm rather confused about expressing. I would love some questions answered! they are below. They don't need answering on here, even just a quick link to a good article online about expressing, that would answer my questions.

My dd is 3 weeks old on monday, she is fully breastfed at the moment and I intend to carry on for a while longer, but I would like to have a supply in the freezer as a back-up, 'just incase'.

-my baby is 3 weeks old, will expressing affect how much she receives? I would hate to express if she then wasn't going to get enough

-when is the best time to express? before or after feeding dd?

-how much will dd need per feed? I will probably use breast feeding storage bags. Do I just keep adding to the bags?

-when is the best time to introduce an ebm bottle? (best age for dd?) our breastfeeding is going well, could introducing an ebm bottle cause problems?


dd is currently feeding on demand, though on average every 3 hours at night, every 2-3 hours in the day.

I have ordered a cheap manual pump for now, to see how we go.

Thank you :) ]]> Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids Jen27 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/breastfeeding-bottlefeeding-solids/117430-confused-about-expressing.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117426-frustrated-about-talking.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:30:58 GMT I'm getting very frustrated, and I know I need to be patient. My little man is not talking yet, and should be. Our community nurse has refured him to a speach therapist, but we haven't heard from them yet.
What is really getting to me is that he's not even trying. He doesn't mimic words, he makes absolutly no attemp at all. He points. He makes "MMmmmmm" or "AAhhhhh" noises. "OOoooooo" MUMumumummmmmmm" Dadadadaaaaaa" and that's it.
I think I'm just having a vent, but .... RRRRRRRRGH! I'M SO Frustrated!!! ]]> MagicSeahorse http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117426-frustrated-about-talking.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/conception-general-discussion/117423-ttc-2-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:34 GMT so dh and I decided yesterday we will start TTC #2.

We actually started last night lol :redface: sorry TMI

anyway, we are hoping it doesn't take as long this time as it did for our first baby which ended with a m/c. It took about 5 years to conceive that one, then another 2 years to conceive ds. we both are not smoking this time so i'm sure that will make a huge difference. (i can't even believe we used to smoke ciggaretes, its so disgusting :sick:).

The difference for us this time around is that i'm taking Zoloft for my anxiety issues and hoping it doesn't have any sort of affect on this baby :( My dr assures me that it will be ok, but no one is ever 100% sure.

so its been a while since i have been in the ttc threads, it looks different to last time i was in here :) any suggestions on threads to join? ]]> Conception General Discussion sirenz http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/conception-general-discussion/117423-ttc-2-a.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/adult-education-study/117420-what-study.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:32:50 GMT Just little thoughts going through my head, they do come up from time to time.

Ever since leaving school I have no idea what to do with myself. I am in a job at the moment which I don't hate, but I don't even come close to loving and would love to look at other options.

Over the years I have done so many different things, but I just never seem to find my calling or anything I am particularly enthusiastic about working in.

So thinking I should go back to study, which I have fancied for quite some time, but I have just had no idea what I would like to study. The things that I have found that I really am enthusiastic about and very interested in learning is what we talk about here on BB. Both the birthing options and lackof depending where you are coming from, and also parenting and child development, probably more the parenting and child development side of things.

So, does anyone know of any sort of study I can do in this sort of direction? And before anyone suggests nursing or midwifery - definitely not my scene at all. Nor am I looking for teaching or childcare. If it is part of the study, I'm ok with that, but that isn't my aim to come out as a teacher or nurse.

Thankyou for listening to my ramblings!! ]]> MummyTummy http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/adult-education-study/117420-what-study.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117419-amby-baby-hammock.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:08:04 GMT Hi all!
I am using a second-hand Amby hammock as a cot. It didn't come with any instructions, although the ebay seller kindly drew us a picture to show how to put it together.
We bought the hammock because we're staying with my parents for eight weeks, then heading back to Vietnam, so we wanted something portable and not too pricey.
The problem is Poppy keeps sliding down the hammock, ending up squashed into a semi-sitting position, with the hammock tilted into a chair. We put her in the middle of the hammock and I don't know how she manages to slide down. I'm too scared to put her any further towards the head end in case it tilts the other way and she slides head-first into the other end.
Does anyone else have this problem? Am I doing something wrong? The hammock doesn't tilt when she's not in it and it looks perfectly balanced when we do put her in it. Maybe Poppy has a unique downward bum shuffle that we haven't noticed. ]]> GoingtobebiginAsia http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117419-amby-baby-hammock.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/your-baby-toddler-baby-buddies/117418-babies-born-february-16th-28th-2009-10-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:59 GMT This thread is for parents whose baby was born February 16th-28th 2009

Your moderators for this forum are as follows-
Astrolady ~ Administrator
Trillian ~ Senior Moderator
Dachlostar ~ Senior Moderator
MistyFying ~ Senior Moderator

There are many issues that you will encounter as a new parent. We have put together this list of useful articles and threads in order to assist you with some common questions or issues you may have, and to provide you with bit of extra support that we all need as new parents:

Feeding Support:

Breastfeeding General Chatter
Breastfeeding FAQ's
Is My Baby Hungry?
Bottlefeeding FAQ's and Useful Information
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Bottlefeeding General Chatter
Feeding Your Baby
Lactose Intolerance
Starting Solids/Homemade Baby Food
Starting Solids - When Is My Baby Ready?
Starting Solids General Chatter

Please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) or a Lactation Consultant if you are concerned that you may have breastfeeding and/or supply problems, and before the introduction of solids.

Sleeping Support:

Comforted Sleeping & Sleep Issues Forum
Comforting Tools to Aid Restful Sleep
Babies & Sleep
Controlled Crying/Comforting/Sleep Training
The Con of Controlled Crying
The Crying Game
15 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep

Other Useful Information & Recommended Reading:

Baby Massage
Cuddle Me Mum
Infant-led Feeding & Weaning
Baby Wearing
Recommended Reading List

Got questions?

Post your questions in the forums mentioned above, or in the following forums where you're sure to receive many friendly responses!

General Baby & Toddler Forum
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids
Gentle Parenting Forum

Please note - To receive thread notifications click the "thread tools" button at the top of this post and click "Subscribe to Thread" there is no need to post in order to get notifications. ]]> Nelle http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/your-baby-toddler-baby-buddies/117418-babies-born-february-16th-28th-2009-10-a.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117417-changes-poos.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:43 GMT DD is 18months and has until recently had nice little solid poo's (which are great for cloth nappies because they just fall off into the loo!). But in the past fortnight, her poo's have become very loose. The only change in her diet I can think of is she has started eating cheerio's (a pg craving of mine so she gets them for brekkie too!).

Is this change a normal thing? Or something to be concerned about?

TIA ]]> SammyRo http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117417-changes-poos.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/pregnancy-general-discussion/117414-practicing-my-hypnobirthing-struggling-get-into-routine.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:04 GMT Hi all,

At my birth classes, we were given a CD of three tracks that follow the philosophy of hypnobirthing.

I completely understand the potential benefits of this and really want to get the hang of it. As you can see from my ticker, not much time left!

However I'm struggling to get into a daily routine to practice. I've tried listening a few times whilst in bed before I go to sleep but end up falling asleep about 5 mins in. Too relaxed I think!

Do you have a routine that you practice this with?

Cheers,
Fiona ]]> Pregnancy General Discussion fionaw http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/pregnancy-general-discussion/117414-practicing-my-hypnobirthing-struggling-get-into-routine.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/domestic-goddess/117413-spiders-lemon.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:14 GMT is it lemon/citrus that spiders dont like??
i just found a whitetail spider in my clothes :o folded in my wardrobe :o its the third one in a week we've had. i want to use something other than spray and i thought i heard or read that they dont like lemon, i have some essence what do i do now?? ]]> The Domestic Goddess olive http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/domestic-goddess/117413-spiders-lemon.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/metaphysical/117412-please-i-need-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:57 GMT I need my dad!!!! I cant take it anymore! I have been quiet for long enough:(

I HATE THIS IT ****ING SUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry needed to get it out. I lost him in Feb. I can feel him, he comes to me in my dreams and answers my questions, NOT good enough. Im slowly dying inside I miss him, its not fair.
My step mum and I have been serching for a way to contact him. She found someone that confimed him coming to me and said his extremly insync with me even more so in death.
DD1 says he comes to her :( They're really close. This shouldn't have happened to us, he was our invinsable man, my superman :( Unbreakable, but he broke and need him.
Can anyone help?

*sorry bit of a vent also* ]]> The Metaphysical Dedicated_mummy http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/metaphysical/117412-please-i-need-help.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/colic-reflux-teething/117407-formula-colic-babies.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:03 GMT Hi everyone,

Not sure if I have asked this but I was wondering if anyone knew of formula that helps Colic babies, or lessens their wind donw below. Our little man is 6 weeks and on Karicare Gold, MCHN recommened LF as his colic has been worse in the last week and we only started on Karicare 2 weeks ago, or it may just be a coincidence. I'm happy to give Soy or LF but he is a big drinker so it doesn't satisfy him. Can you put thickener in it? We have some drops as you may have read about in other posts, and they are helping alot. Just wanted to eliminate anything ealse. My hubby has a slight allergy to full cream milk, and even though I don't, I drink LF myself and Soy. Thanks for any advice :) ]]> Lizzy http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/colic-reflux-teething/117407-formula-colic-babies.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117398-food-storage-containers.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:02 GMT I'm considering getting rid of my old Tupperware 'Modular Mates' storage and replacing them with something that doesn't stink of plastic! I figure that's the BPA everyone's always saying is bad for you...

What does everyone else use? My preference would be for glass or ceramic - but I would want them to be airtight too - which is harder with those materials.

What do you use? ]]> Nettie http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/recipes-cooking-food/117398-food-storage-containers.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117397-breastfeeding-baby-when-i-have-diahorrea-imodium-safe-she-sick.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:04 GMT I have some bug or other that gave me a fever (30 degrees) for about a day, with diahorrea that I thought was gone this morning but is now back with a vengeance. Yay (sorry: TMI really).

Anyway, so far DD seems to be fine, though she was really fussy all night a couple of nights ago, so maybe was feeling crook then. Except her temperature has been up a little, no more than 37.3 degrees (measured with a Braun ear thermometer), for the last 2 or 3 days. Normally her temp measures as less than 36.5, but I'm not really sure if this 37 or so is a fever or if it's normal, healthy, temp variation.

What I'm wondering is two things:

1. Would you take a baby to a doctor who had a temperature that seemed to be slightly up for a few days in a row? My inclination is not to, unless something else happens that makes me worry that she's sick/

2. Is it obvious when a BF baby gets some gastro bug? Her poos are runny anyway. Will I know if she's sick?

3. If I take some imodium will it be OK for her given that I'm breastfeeding. I don't know if it's safe, and it's hard for me to have a conversation about this in Spanish with a pharmacist (we're in Madrid and my Spanish isn't really that good).

Any ideas on any of these? ]]> tenar http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117397-breastfeeding-baby-when-i-have-diahorrea-imodium-safe-she-sick.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/pregnancy-announcements/117396-my-dear-daughter-going-big-sister.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:11:58 GMT On Monday DF and I got a positive HPT, and the line has gradually gotten darker as the days have passed. I have a doctors appointment on Tuesday to confirm with bloods.

We are expecting our second bub, due on the 29th of July 2010, and I am so happy to be giving DD a sibling and the chance to be a big sister. I know she will do a wonderful job as a big sister, and I can't wait for her to meet her little brother or sister.

:lol: ]]> Pregnancy Announcements BabyFace http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/pregnancy-announcements/117396-my-dear-daughter-going-big-sister.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/forum-help-abbreviations-faqs/117389-banner-ad-freezing-computer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:02 GMT There is an ad that plays in the top banner that keeps making my computer freeze for around 20 seconds, 2 to 3 times each time it plays. It prevents me scrolling or changing window tabs. I m using firefox. Does this happen to anybody else? It is a bank ad. There is an ad that plays in the top banner that keeps making my computer freeze for around 20 seconds, 2 to 3 times each time it plays. It prevents me scrolling or changing window tabs. I m using firefox. Does this happen to anybody else? It is a bank ad. ]]> Kate07 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/forum-help-abbreviations-faqs/117389-banner-ad-freezing-computer.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/homebirth-waterbirth-lotus-birth/117383-stigma-against-homebirth-how-im-inadvertantly-contributing.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:57:37 GMT Hi all,

Just some food for thought... posts by bath and Kaz in another thread got me thinking...

There is a generally misconception amongst the oublic that having a homebirth is an inherently risky thing to do- an underlying assumption that if you homebirth,you are putting yourself and your child at risk. We've all seen it plenty of places- my dh said to me while I was in labour that the hospital was 'the safest place to be', my MIL cried after dd was delivered because 'anything could have happened, without a dr here!'. My mum was horrifed when her work colleagues intially assumed i had planned a homebirth, not had one accidentally.

And i am contributing to the stigma. When the subject of dd's birth comes up, I always add a disclaimer- "She was born at home..by accident". I even went and edited the link in my sig to say 'accidental'. And it's because i don't want people to think I planned a homebirth= I don't want them to think i was risking my baby's safety. I know that's not true- I know how safe and peaceful homebirths can be. yet i still feel the need to protect myself from accusations of being a 'hippy' ;) and the negative connations that seems to bring. I think it might be time to stop doing that, and just smile and say proudly "She was homebirthed" and leave it at that.

I'm so glad i had a bit of an education (thanks, BB) in how good hb can be, and how safe it really is, and how birht is not, by it's nature, a dangerous thing to do. It was the "BB Brainwashing" (as my dh so nicely puts it) that stopped me from being scared ****less during dd's birth.

[/ramble] ;) ]]> LoriRae http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/homebirth-waterbirth-lotus-birth/117383-stigma-against-homebirth-how-im-inadvertantly-contributing.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-information/117381-cot-bedroom.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:48 GMT Hey guys,
My lil guy is getting too big for his bassinette already, and is also starting to roll. He has had a few sleeps during the day in his cot and doesn't have any problem with it. He is a great sleeper and very easy to settle. My thing is I don't feel ready for him to be in his own room just yet. He is just over 3 months and I really like having him close by during the night. DH and I were thinking of moving the cot into our room till we feel a bit more ready. As for DS, he probably wouldn't mind either way - I think it's more me IYKWIM....
So, have many people done this? Is it harder to then get them into thier own room? Even though he is growing so quickly, he is still my precious little boy - I don't think I'm ready for the big boy room but really would love to hear of your experiences to help make an informed choice.
Thanks Rach xx ]]> rach81 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-information/117381-cot-bedroom.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/primary-secondary-schools/117380-tullawong-state-school-caboolture.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:26 GMT Does anyone send their kids there? or know anyone who does? Would love to hear about it.... Thanks Does anyone send their kids there? or know anyone who does?

Would love to hear about it....

Thanks ]]> Papillon http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/primary-secondary-schools/117380-tullawong-state-school-caboolture.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/long-term-ttc/117379-ivf-subforum.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:14:38 GMT Hi first post Is there a sub forum that deals with IVF only Looking for a group for Melbourne IVFers Started first cycle this month wanting to chat to same Hi first post

Is there a sub forum that deals with IVF only

Looking for a group for Melbourne IVFers

Started first cycle this month wanting to chat to same ]]> Long Term TTC nowivf http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/long-term-ttc/117379-ivf-subforum.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/vaginal-birth-after-caesarean-vbac-vaginal-breech-birth/117377-would-you-take-advice-failed-vbacer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:42:06 GMT I've been thinking about it & wondered if anyone would take advice on VBACs from someone who's attempt failed? By that I mean someone that actually went into labour but had a caesarean anyway, not someone that planned a VBAC but had to have a caesarean due to medical issues before labour (breech, placenta previa etc).

I have to wonder now where I fit in the birth world. How can I give advice to people about VBACs when my attempt failed? How can I talk about the benefits when I have no clue in the real world, only in theory? A friend of mine told me the other day that is she was to have a third (1st was VB, 2nd was C/S) she was unsure about how to birth. Two years ago prior to my second caesarean I would have said go for a VBAC without a seconds thought. Now I feel like I'm jaded, like what's the point in trying because there is always the chance that your going to end up like me & having a 2nd casearean anyway. Of course I didn't say that, it's up to her to decide but I feel like I can't give her advice because obviously what I did didn't work. ]]> monday http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/vaginal-birth-after-caesarean-vbac-vaginal-breech-birth/117377-would-you-take-advice-failed-vbacer.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/weddings-baptisms-other-special-days/117375-costume-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:35:45 GMT Hello, Not sure if this is the right place.. but ... Im going to a Grecian, Roman, Egyptian and Indian/Bollywood Themed Party... Im having problems deciding what DH and I should wear. Now Im not a skinny person so costume shops arent really a good idea. I was thinking of going Bollywood.. I love all the colours! I was thinking of going to a Indian clothes shop and looking around. But someone told me the outfits can cost around $200.. I thought maybe get DH some white cotton/linen pants from target/bigW/Kmart but not sure about the top.. I looked on one site for a gold top and its like $500!! Thats a little much for a one off outfit.. Any suggestions.. I only have one week to organise everything..:wall::wall: Hello,

Not sure if this is the right place.. but ... Im going to a Grecian, Roman, Egyptian and Indian/Bollywood Themed Party...

Im having problems deciding what DH and I should wear. Now Im not a skinny person so costume shops arent really a good idea. I was thinking of going Bollywood.. I love all the colours! I was thinking of going to a Indian clothes shop and looking around. But someone told me the outfits can cost around $200..

I thought maybe get DH some white cotton/linen pants from target/bigW/Kmart but not sure about the top.. I looked on one site for a gold top and its like $500!!

Thats a little much for a one off outfit.. Any suggestions.. I only have one week to organise everything..:wall::wall: ]]> Eng http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/weddings-baptisms-other-special-days/117375-costume-help.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/bellybelly-market-place-directory-promotions-announcements/117367-600-worth-prizes-up-grabs.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:58:06 GMT Just purchase "what i wish before i became a mother" a gorgeous book with tips and info for new mums! from MillaRuby Designs and you will be in the running to win prizes donated by business's totalling over $600!!!
This competition is huge!!
Check my blog if you want further info!!:dance: ]]> BellyBelly Market Place Directory, Promotions and Announcements caddie http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/bellybelly-market-place-directory-promotions-announcements/117367-600-worth-prizes-up-grabs.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/bellybelly-market-place-directory-promotions-announcements/117366-need-some-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:17 GMT I am chasing after a gift for a friend, I dont know what I want to buy, but I do know that I'd prefer to support a WAHM...

Sooo who sells mummy gifts? And what kind of things do you have? ]]> BellyBelly Market Place Directory, Promotions and Announcements ~Sally~ http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/bellybelly-market-place-directory-promotions-announcements/117366-need-some-help.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/pregnancy-general-discussion/117365-your-fav-maternity-jeans-fashion-advice.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:40 GMT Hi Girls,

I've had Pumpkin Patch Jeans in the past, but they don't seem to cut it for me this time around.

So, just wondering what your favourite maternity jeans were and where did you get them from?

Thanks ]]> Pregnancy General Discussion juleswa http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/pregnancy-general-discussion/117365-your-fav-maternity-jeans-fashion-advice.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/infant-led-breastfeeding-weaning/117362-18-month-old-want-gently-wean-advice.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:41 GMT hi all

DS is 18 months and when we was about 16 months old he seemed to be dropping off on the feeding - he was down to one a day, sometimes even missing a day.

then something happened and he upped his BFs. now he has a feed before and after each bedtime (at night and one nap in the day). to me it sounds like he needs the comfort but no matter how i try to just cuddle and comfort, he wants a BF.

i've always let DS take the lead with food, BFing and sleeps but i'm worried that he's not going to stop on his own. i really don't want to be BFing him for too much longer as i'd like to have a second bub and would prefer to give my body some time to fully replenish after BFing and before i fall pregnant.

any advice or ideas welcome.

TIA :D ]]> BabyMama http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/infant-led-breastfeeding-weaning/117362-18-month-old-want-gently-wean-advice.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/all-one-cloth-nappies-aios/117359-really-getting-cranky-cushie-tushies.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:38:05 GMT Grrr I need to vent! I absolutly love my cushie tushies they are just so ultra cute, BUT I'm getting so annoyed at the amount I'm having to take back and swap!!! So far out of 21 I have had to swap two with seams coming undone after only two washes and one that the elastic has gone after about the same amount of time....My baby is only 3.5 weeks old and already another three are looking like the elastic is going!!
Also One nappy is about an inch and a half smaller than all the rest (So not gonna fit for as long!) and one is about that much bigger! And I won't take the smaller one back cause they don't have any stock in that pattern and its my fav!! :wall: It really makes me upset that such an expensive nappy has been constructed so poorly. I did email cushie tushie directly to let them know how much I loved the nappies but was extreamly dissapointed and havn't even got a reply.....(It wasn't a nasty email!!!! But now I'm more dissapointed)
I need to get more nappies for my stash cause at the moment I'm washing everyday cause they take a bit to dry but don't think I'll be buying anymore cushie tushies, I get sick of taking them back! ]]> All-in-One Cloth Nappies (AIOs) tash26 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/all-one-cloth-nappies-aios/117359-really-getting-cranky-cushie-tushies.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117357-my-7-5week-old-overstimulated.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:19:36 GMT Hi Just in the last week my 7.5 week old baby has decided to start a new behaviour and its seems to happen mostly when she has been around my parents and siblings (they are very loud and over the top -crazy) - normally my household is very quiet with just hubby, myself and baby so when my family come to visit the house is a nightmare - very noisy and people not giving the baby any space and constantly talking to her and making funny noises etc etc. DD is not used to this as we are generally a very quiet household.. SO once my family leave all is fine EXCEPT when it hits evening and the trouble begins - DD will start to make tired noises and little tired cry so i go to try to put her to sleep and all of the sudden she is completely alert and her little arms and legs go wild with kicking and moving (like she is trying to swim) and this continues for HOURS. Both times this week I would say on average she goes wild for 4-6hours with a mini feed inbetween (breastfeed) which is broken up by her coming of the breast and making tired cries. Nothing i do works with her arms and legs going crazy. I have tried swaddling (ends in tears) tried rocking and ssshhing, tried putting her down, tried giving her to hubby , tried the bath and she loves it except when i take her out she screams hysterically.. I really have no idea as to what i am supposed to do (first baby) its stressful as usually i am exhausted by the time she goes down and only to have to wake up to feed her an hour later etc etc. Any tips and does this sound like she is overstimulated ? My family just does NOT understand me when i tell them to back off and give the baby a break - my mother looks at me as if i am overprotective and then they all whinge when i wont let them hold her.. Really doing my head in but not sure what to do.... Hi

Just in the last week my 7.5 week old baby has decided to start a new behaviour and its seems to happen mostly when she has been around my parents and siblings (they are very loud and over the top -crazy) - normally my household is very quiet with just hubby, myself and baby so when my family come to visit the house is a nightmare - very noisy and people not giving the baby any space and constantly talking to her and making funny noises etc etc.

DD is not used to this as we are generally a very quiet household.. SO once my family leave all is fine EXCEPT when it hits evening and the trouble begins - DD will start to make tired noises and little tired cry so i go to try to put her to sleep and all of the sudden she is completely alert and her little arms and legs go wild with kicking and moving (like she is trying to swim) and this continues for HOURS. Both times this week I would say on average she goes wild for 4-6hours with a mini feed inbetween (breastfeed) which is broken up by her coming of the breast and making tired cries. Nothing i do works with her arms and legs going crazy. I have tried swaddling (ends in tears) tried rocking and ssshhing, tried putting her down, tried giving her to hubby , tried the bath and she loves it except when i take her out she screams hysterically..

I really have no idea as to what i am supposed to do (first baby) its stressful as usually i am exhausted by the time she goes down and only to have to wake up to feed her an hour later etc etc.

Any tips and does this sound like she is overstimulated ? My family just does NOT understand me when i tell them to back off and give the baby a break - my mother looks at me as if i am overprotective and then they all whinge when i wont let them hold her..

Really doing my head in but not sure what to do.... ]]> Dido http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/baby-toddler-general-discussion/117357-my-7-5week-old-overstimulated.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/labour-birth/117356-article-hormones-your-helpers-sarah-buckley.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:17:18 GMT Pain in Labour: Your hormones are your helpers (http://www.sarahjbuckley.com/articles/labour-hormones.htm) Pain in Labour: Your hormones are your helpers ]]> joey123 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/labour-birth/117356-article-hormones-your-helpers-sarah-buckley.html http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/breastfeeding-bottlefeeding-solids/117354-what-do-i-need-know-about-weaning.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:35 GMT my little girl Georgia is nearly 10.5months old and I am nearly 8 weeks preg, I originally planned on BF for 6 months but that came and went and we have had a wonderful journey even through the arrival of teeth and biting ouch!!! I think i would like to wean when she is one but I dont really know where to start, I dont want to put her onto cows milk straight away but what formula should I use and should I start to introduce some now. She has never had a bottle so do I give it to her in a sippy cup?? I dont wish to tandem feed. Any help/advice would be much appreciated I really have no idea how to wean or what to expect. my little girl Georgia is nearly 10.5months old and I am nearly 8 weeks preg, I originally planned on BF for 6 months but that came and went and we have had a wonderful journey even through the arrival of teeth and biting ouch!!!

I think i would like to wean when she is one but I dont really know where to start, I dont want to put her onto cows milk straight away but what formula should I use and should I start to introduce some now. She has never had a bottle so do I give it to her in a sippy cup??

I dont wish to tandem feed.

Any help/advice would be much appreciated I really have no idea how to wean or what to expect. ]]> Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids Salad http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/breastfeeding-bottlefeeding-solids/117354-what-do-i-need-know-about-weaning.html