Due in June/July/August 2016

[TaytumJ]

I've been eating a lot lately too...I feel like from here on out it's going to be one big growth spurt and I better just get used to it! I do feel though that such a long time on HE diet for me has really turned me off to veggies and red meat now.

Hope your little one feels better Boyzmommy! I can imagine that would be difficult for your whole family!

Missiz - I think I was around 18 weeks (FTM) and that's what happened to me! I was feeling baby move and when DH put his hand up s/he stopped moving and all of a sudden let off a BIG kick! Spooked both of us! Haha

Speaking of moving in utero, I'm always wondering what I'm feeling? Sometimes it just feels like a swipe under my skin...maybe a knee moving a leg? I've been trying to figure out position of baby, but in assuming it's hard to know since s/he is could have legs up by head at this point?

Also, has anyone combination fed or know someone who has? For my own sanity, and DH bonding, I'd really like it if DH could give one bottle at night, even if formula at first. And I'll BF during the day while home. Anyone else know someone who has or done it themselves? I really don't want to get so worked up and overwhelmed by feeding baby and I always think if I had just one time break it would be good for me and then I can be a better mommy. Just wanted some thoughts since you all are the experts! [emoji177]


Team green baby due May 21! [emoji170][emoji166]

[yogi&booboo]

Taytum, lactation specialists recommend you bf as much as you can because babies are super smart and will only want whats easier for them. Sucking from the bottle may discourage them from trying to do the work for the breast. I think the dh can possibly bond with diaper / clothes changing and burping..that's my plan for my dh as I hope and pray I can exclusively bf. I am watching bf latching and all kinds of videos that may help me as It has been painful in the past for me

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[jennypenny]

Hiya,

Congratulations to you all and loving reading about all your progressing pregnancies.

Just to answer taytum, I combination fed both my boys and they coped with it brilliantly. Mostly breastfed for first month or so but would give the occasional expressed milk to get them used to the bottle (used the same brand of teat as their dummy) I personally loved it as it took some of the pressure off me and allowed my husband or mum to have a shot at feeding them, which they loved doing.

I always stayed out of the room as apparently the baby can smell you and may refuse the bottle, also sometimes made me sad to see it (crazy hormones) it made me appreciate the next feed I would give him though even more!

My sister and sister in law also did combination feeding and all the babies were great with it .

Good luck in whatever you decide xxx



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[Foxcubblue]

I also have done combination feeding twice Taytum with no issues. Starting at about a month, hubby used to 'dream feed' the girls a bottle of expressed milk at 11pm (I breastfed the rest of the time) so i could go to bed earlier, if I hadn't managed to pump enough milk we would top up the bottle with some formula, they both slept through (7-7!) from 8 weeks with this method! And also accepted bottles easily once i weaned. I think personally it is good to introduce bottles early as i have friends who have exclusively breastfed to 6 months and then tried to introduce a bottle and baby has absolutely refused to take it.


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[mommymachine]

My older two boys were on both breast and formula, my 3rd was breastfed and bottle fed pumped milk and had some formula later on. (After 6 months I think...I was trying to get my cycle back.) DD1 was EBF and didn't take a bottle until nearly or over a year (I forget). And I don't even think I tried a bottle with DD2 until I wanted to introduce cows milk. So lots of different experiences. And challenges that go along with each of them. But I can say one thing with confidence...DH bonded equally with all of them so have no worries about that part!!


Mommy to 5 with number 6 due in June!!

[Dreamofpink]

I've never given any of mine a bottle & DH has bonded brilliantly. He's always seen winding them as his job after a feed, when he's at home. Ds1 was ebf until 15 months, ds2 was ebf until 18 months & ds3 is still going strong at 27 months. I planning on tandem feeding him with his sister.

Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!

[Boyzmommy]

Yay ladies 100 days left until i meet my baby


Mom to two princes
Princess in belly

[mammacass]

Oh wow boyz, the countdown is on hey! Seems to be going really fast x

[Boyzmommy]

Yup it seems so fast


Mom to two princes
Princess in belly

[yogi&booboo]

Yey Boys its almost time!

Anyone start their baby shower planning or had their showers yet?

My sisters and SIL are on edge to plan my baby shower. I bought almost everything for my ds because I cant stop shopping and because I got almost nothing for my last dd's shower. I did not want to go again without having my main necesities thats for sure. So far ive started on my shower centerpieces. Still undecisive on the final look. Going with the mustache theme.

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