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19:06:37 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok today's guest speaker is sarah buckley... |
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19:06:44 |
Webmama_Tina |
soooo glad to have you sarah! |
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19:06:53 |
Webmama_Tina |
how is it down under? |
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19:06:56 |
Webmama_Tina |
;) |
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19:07:02 |
sarahjbuckley |
Thnaks Tina, I’m a family physician, currently
full-time mama to my four children, (ages 14, 11, 9 and
5, all born at home) and a writer on pregnancy, birth
and parenting. My most recent article is ‘The Amazing
Placenta’ in July-Aug Mothering, and I’m finishing my
book, Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The Best Articles
by Sarah J Buckley MD on Gentle Choices in Pregnancy,
Birth and Parenting, due for release in October- see my
website www.sarahjbuckley.com for more (also a family
photo on my bio page!) Oh, and I’m a slow typist! |
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19:07:14 |
Webmama_Tina |
go ahead and introduce yourself, sarah, and tell us a
little about your background and expertise. :) oh you
beat me, lol |
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19:07:35 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters in queue: Michele |
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19:07:51 |
sarahjbuckley |
Ok, here is my topicsm you can ask any of these! |
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19:07:51 |
teagreenribbons |
Jessica as well |
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19:07:55 |
sarahjbuckley |
Topics which Sarah has researched and written about
include ecstatic birth; epidurals and other drugs in
labour, ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis; third stage
of labour and lotus birth; extended breastfeeding;
co-sleeping; elimination communication (raising babies
without diapers/nappies); healing power of birth; yoga
and motherhood; fertility awareness and gentle
discipline. |
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19:08:01 |
Webmama_Tina |
if you posted a question mark during the time that i was
booted from the chat...so sorry...just post it again...i
only have michele so far |
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19:08:28 |
Michele |
May I ask Sarah my ? |
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19:08:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
okey dokey michele, you're up! |
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19:08:37 |
Michele |
ok thanks |
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19:08:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
yup go for it. :) |
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19:08:56 |
Webmama_Tina |
If you have a question, please post a single ?" and
you'll be added to the queue. Have your question ready
when your name is called. THANKYOU! :)" |
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19:09:01 |
teagreenribbons |
Don't know to phase my question to Sarah |
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19:09:09 |
Michele |
Sarah.....I was wondering how I can go about weaning my
27 month old son? |
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19:09:39 |
Webmama_Tina |
teagreenribbons when its your turn you can ask her for
some help. :) |
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19:09:40 |
sarahjbuckley |
OK, well can you tell me a bit more, are you ready in
some way, is he ready in some way? |
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19:09:42 |
mairead |
? |
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19:09:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters in queue: Michele mairead |
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19:10:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
and i'll add you too teagreenribbons |
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19:10:20 |
Michele |
well, it has gotten to the point where he is really rude
and pushy about nursing. If I say no he has a fit and
starts tearing at my shirt and trying to nurse anyway. |
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19:10:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters in queue: Michele, mairead, teagreenribbons |
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19:10:44 |
Michele |
He is still wants to nurse all the time and I am getting
frustrated |
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19:11:04 |
Michele |
he would rather nurse than eat food |
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19:11:47 |
sarahjbuckley |
Ok, its ounds liek you need some ground rules here! I
found btw 2 and 3 that it became possible to negotaiet
around ahwet was Ok for me, and begin to have specific
times and/or situations where I will say yes, eg nigth
time, rest time, in bed- do you think this would work
with your son? Is he verbal anough to understand ? |
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19:12:05 |
sarahjbuckley |
oops, sorry for the typos! |
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19:12:24 |
TurboClaudia |
? |
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19:12:34 |
Michele |
He is verbal enough, but a stubborn little bugger...if I
say we have to wait until night night he has a fit and
starts clawing at my shirt and crying etc |
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19:12:37 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters in queue: Michele, mairead, teagreenribbons,
TurboClaudia |
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19:13:06 |
Michele |
I just wonder when will he want to stop....I thought
babies self weaned..lol |
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19:13:40 |
sarahjbuckley |
I also have found teh work of Aletha Solter sueful
www.awareparenting.com for those areas where there is
conflict, he may be needing some opportunities to
experience your 'no' and to voice his protest. Aletha's
book Tears and tantrums migth be very useful to you |
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19:14:17 |
Michele |
ok....but I hate to say this I really don't have time to
read...I have 4 kids at home and no mommy time |
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19:14:46 |
sarahjbuckley |
Well, some do deciode themselves, but it's interesting ,
the work of Kathleen Dettwyler suggests that the natural
age of weaning in humans is 4 to 6 years, so there is
still a need for many children at 2 or 3. |
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19:15:07 |
sarahjbuckley |
What happened with your others, Michelle, in terms of
weaning? |
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19:15:08 |
Michele |
so I can't just cut him off cold turkey, huh? |
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19:15:35 |
Michele |
Ty is the only one that I nursed. :( |
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19:16:11 |
sarahjbuckley |
We,, it's a very strong reaction to your situation, it
coudl be quite traumantic for him, it sounds like you
could do with some time out yourself. Great that you
have nursed him so far too! |
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19:16:32 |
Michele |
thanks ...I am so glad I stuck with it |
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19:17:37 |
sarahjbuckley |
I suggest that you decide yourself what is right for
you- do you want to continue to nurse, if you can do it
in a easier way, and let him know,. At this age, I began
to tell my children Baboo in the moring, baboo at rest
time, baboo at sleep time, and they understood, but you
will probbaly have tpo deal with some tantrums however
you do it." |
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19:18:15 |
Michele |
Thank you...that is what I have started to do...telling
him for night night and naps. I appreicate your help.
:) |
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19:19:04 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters in queue: mairead, teagreenribbons,
TurboClaudia |
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19:19:18 |
mairead |
hi sarah and all i have 6 and half mos twins around 18
lbs have not started solids yet exclusive breast milk
would like to continue w breastmilk only how long can i
do that for and am taking prenatal supplements is that
enough |
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19:19:26 |
sarahjbuckley |
Great instincts Michelle. There is a great website,
mothering your nursing toddler, it's got some excellent
idaes, resources, I think its myntoddler.org or search
teh title |
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19:19:58 |
Michele |
ok thanks |
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19:20:06 |
mairead |
woops sorry thought that was my turn call |
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19:20:37 |
sarahjbuckley |
If your babies are growing well, and happy, there is no
need to introduce solids. I always recomend looking at
the babies, not the cahrts or calendars, and also they
will let you know , begin to grab food off your plate
when they need it |
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19:20:46 |
TurboClaudia |
website is www.myntoddler.com |
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19:20:47 |
Webmama_Tina |
no worries...sometimes there are parting
thoughts...woops, my bad |
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19:20:47 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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19:21:36 |
maemery |
? |
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19:21:42 |
sarahjbuckley |
Thanks Clauidia, I fogot to address that answer to
Mairead, and also say congarts on your twins- big work
but fun too, I imagine |
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19:22:09 |
mairead |
thanks sarah and should i be taking any xtra supplements
its awesome and alot of work thanks |
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19:22:29 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters in queue: teagreenribbons, TurboClaudia,
maemery |
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19:22:54 |
sarahjbuckley |
Another comment about slids and babies, sometimes it is
said that you need to start iron-rich foods because they
run out of iron stores by 6 montsh, but an exclusively
braestfed babay actuall has a better iron intake. |
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19:23:04 |
teagreenribbons |
I'm getting new insurance, drop my last OB/GYN because
she really didn't look at my notes last time, when I
wanted to go on birth control again |
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19:23:15 |
teagreenribbons |
Last time* |
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19:23:44 |
sarahjbuckley |
I think suplements are probbaly good, I personally
favout wholefoods like spiruline, gree barley powder,
kelp, there are soem idaes about this in my expert panel
answer on prenatal nutrition |
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19:23:45 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: teagreenribbons...chatters in queue:
TurboClaudia, maemery |
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19:23:59 |
teagreenribbons |
For now I have a appointment with a new OB/GYN or should
have I went with a Family physician |
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19:24:32 |
sarahjbuckley |
Ok, next question |
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19:25:01 |
Webmama_Tina |
teagreenribbons just asked a question, sarah...do you
need me to repost it for you? :) |
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19:25:02 |
sarahjbuckley |
Sorry, Jessicam you are asking em about family physician
vs obgyn care ? |
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19:25:10 |
Webmama_Tina |
lol nevermind |
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19:25:15 |
teagreenribbons |
Couple of questions |
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19:25:34 |
teagreenribbons |
Yeah, and also told you about my last OB/GYN as well |
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19:25:58 |
Webmama_Tina |
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TurboClaudia, maemery |
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19:26:02 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:26:05 |
teagreenribbons |
Have already appointment with my new OB/GYN |
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19:26:23 |
teagreenribbons |
So should I keep it |
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19:26:55 |
lifetish |
? |
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19:27:06 |
sarahjbuckley |
Ok, well if you want a low-tech birth, it's best to
choose the lowest-tech carer as well, family physician
tend to have lower rates of intervention, I think it's a
good idea. But alot of it is up to teh individual, how
you get on with them ideally ask their other clients how
they were cared for in labour, sometimes they seem good
at appointments then ignore a birth plane etc in
labour.. |
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19:27:08 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: teagreenribbons...chatters in queue:
TurboClaudia, maemery, lifetish |
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19:27:27 |
teagreenribbons |
I'm not pregnant or don't to be in the near future |
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19:28:02 |
sarahjbuckley |
I agree that your carer nbeeds to pay attention to you.
Have you considered a midwife? It's the most
personalised care you can get :) |
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19:28:25 |
teagreenribbons |
Also have a history of depression and anxiety which my
OB/GYN really didn't look at and just gived me Birth
Control |
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19:29:08 |
teagreenribbons |
Yeah, but the midwifes closest to me are in my old
OB/GYNs office |
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19:29:36 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:29:39 |
sarahjbuckley |
Sounds liek you have done the right thing looking for
another carer. A family physicain would be able to care
for all those other sides as well, more integrated,
rather than just your pregnnacy. |
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19:30:01 |
teagreenribbons |
I'm in the middle of doctor/midwife/hospital/alternative
birth center at the hospital/birth center/home |
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19:30:49 |
teagreenribbons |
The practice choosed was on the whole Womens Health,
internist and OB/GYN |
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19:31:13 |
teagreenribbons |
Volunteer at the local hospital by me in their Maternity
Unit, I do clerical work |
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19:31:42 |
teagreenribbons |
But still get to go into L & D and M & B |
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19:32:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: teagreenribbons...chatters in queue:
TurboClaudia, maemery, lifetish |
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19:32:24 |
sarahjbuckley |
Hmm... tricky call here Jessica, sometimes you have to
trust your gut in choosing your carers. If it all goes
well,I guess you would stick with the midwife? Sound
slioke you are well placed to know the carers. You
knowk, when I really want to know more, I ask the staff
that the carers work with, eg phone the birth centre and
ask them if they can (covertly) point me towards the
best carer |
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19:32:31 |
teagreenribbons |
Sarah are you answering my questions |
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19:32:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
i think she was typing, teagreenribbons :) |
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19:32:55 |
teagreenribbons |
K |
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19:33:15 |
sarahjbuckley |
Yes, sorry, i thought you were Jessica? |
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19:33:32 |
teagreenribbons |
Yup, teagreenribbons is Jessica |
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19:33:51 |
sarahjbuckley |
Have I answered your question ? |
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19:34:14 |
teagreenribbons |
Some of it, you need answer the last part of it |
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19:34:23 |
teagreenribbons |
As I rember |
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19:34:26 |
Webmama_Tina |
teagreenribbons if you have more questions you can get
in line again...as many times as we have time for. :) |
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19:34:43 |
Webmama_Tina |
just post another question mark to get in line to ask
another question. :) |
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19:34:49 |
teagreenribbons |
Already posted them |
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19:34:54 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok |
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19:35:26 |
sarahjbuckley |
Can you repeat what I haven't answered please? |
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19:35:42 |
teagreenribbons |
No, the midwifes in my area are way out of the way for
me |
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19:36:11 |
teagreenribbons |
And birth center is also far way from me |
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19:37:06 |
sarahjbuckley |
Ok, so your choices are family physician or ob/gyn, I'd
be asking around to find the best carer, decide what you
want and go in with a list of questions. It's good to
think about this before you get pregnant too! |
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19:37:14 |
teagreenribbons |
Sorry for taking so much time with my questions |
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19:37:32 |
sarahjbuckley |
No problem, wishing you well with your next
pregnancy!ext question please |
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19:37:39 |
teagreenribbons |
Thanx |
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19:37:58 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: TurboClaudia ...chatters in queue:
maemery, lifetish |
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19:37:59 |
teagreenribbons |
Never been pregnant before |
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19:37:59 |
TurboClaudia |
hi sarah! thanks for joining us! |
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19:38:20 |
TurboClaudia |
my question is about our 14 month old son and his
nursing |
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19:38:45 |
sarahjbuckley |
Thanks Claudia, tell me more... |
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19:39:05 |
TurboClaudia |
i have asked many people (la leche leaders, friends with
older nurslings, others) about how to deal with his
chew-y nursing habits, and i have tried all sorts of
things an dnothing seems to have worked. |
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19:39:25 |
sarahjbuckley |
So he chews your nipple and it hurts? |
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19:39:30 |
TurboClaudia |
i have teeth marks around my nipple about 90% of the
nursing sessions we have, which is only 2-3 times a day |
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19:39:39 |
TurboClaudia |
it's his top teeth,mostly |
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19:40:03 |
TurboClaudia |
he chews and it hurts, yes. |
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19:40:06 |
sarahjbuckley |
Well, it's Ok to have the teeth marks because they do
tend to get imprinted by the suckling, but it's not
meant to hurt |
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19:40:19 |
sarahjbuckley |
Has it always been like this or is it new? |
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19:40:36 |
TurboClaudia |
the hurting is newer., ;like within the last month or
two |
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19:41:11 |
downtoearthmama |
? |
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19:41:13 |
sarahjbuckley |
This is tricky to answer by email! Have you had a
lactation consultant actually watch while you nurse? |
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19:41:15 |
TurboClaudia |
i try to remove him and relatch, but he just gets so
frsutrated that i'm taking away his boobie, and starts
crying, vocalizing his frsutration |
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19:41:22 |
ourwiefamily |
? |
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19:41:37 |
TurboClaudia |
i have not. |
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19:41:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:41:42 |
sarahjbuckley |
And also, are there timkes when it doesn't hurt? |
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19:41:58 |
TurboClaudia |
i have asked our lc about it over the phone and she had
thoughts about how to change it however... |
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19:42:19 |
TurboClaudia |
itsorry, meant to say she had NO thoughts aobut how to
change it |
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19:43:00 |
TurboClaudia |
it hurts more when i'm having my period or perhaps
during my ovulation (sort of have charting right now
because of middle of the night wake ups and inability to
get a good temp reading) |
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19:43:02 |
sarahjbuckley |
It's hard to knwo, I would be looking for soemone who
could watch what is going on, it may be a technique
issue, or soemtimes teething will make the saliva acid
and hurt your nipple after feeding. |
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19:43:39 |
sarahjbuckley |
I ahve also found that, as my nuslings have gotten
older, they do suck harder, and tend to leave a teeth
inprint |
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19:43:39 |
TurboClaudia |
our chiropractor says he uses his jaw a lot when
nursing, but she had no thoughts on how to help that |
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19:44:42 |
sarahjbuckley |
I would recommend that you actually show an LC how you
are feeding. Nursing does use the jaw, very much, it's
healthy |
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19:45:25 |
TurboClaudia |
ok, i guess i will call our lcs and see who has
experience with nursing toddlers/ |
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19:45:30 |
TurboClaudia |
thanks! |
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19:46:06 |
sarahjbuckley |
It's a pleasure Claudia. You could also check out the
myntoddler.com site |
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19:46:21 |
sarahjbuckley |
Next question thanks Tina |
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19:46:36 |
maemery |
Hi Sarah, I have asthma and allergies...my dh has slight
allergies as well. I'd like to protect my six week old
son from developing asthma and allergies as much as
possible...is this possible and how? Right now I am
breastfeeding him. |
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19:46:58 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: maemery ...chatters in queue: lifetish,
downtoearthmama, ourwiefamily |
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19:48:12 |
sarahjbuckley |
Well done, maemery, this is the best protection you can
give against allergies, I suggest that you not introduce
solids for around 6 months. I recommend the book Allergy
Prevention for kids by Leo Galland |
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19:49:13 |
maemery |
sounds great...I love reading! |
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19:49:42 |
sarahjbuckley |
Another thing, it is a good idea to minimise house dust
mite exposure, especially when he has a cold or cough,
his airways will be more vulnerable then, so keep him
off the carpets. I would also suggest you consider a
mattress for him that prevets HDM exposure |
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19:50:33 |
sarahjbuckley |
The mattress protyectors that prevent HDM are usualy
also waterproof, which is handy for babies and toddlers! |
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19:50:53 |
maemery |
what's the best way to get rid of HDM? with an air
filter? what's the best type of mattress brand? |
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19:51:31 |
yaka11 |
Hello |
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19:51:57 |
yaka11 |
Is anyone still chatting? |
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19:52:17 |
Webmama_Tina |
yaka11 we are taking turns |
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19:52:18 |
maemery |
oh, so i shoul buy a mattress protector! |
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19:52:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
glad you made it! |
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19:52:26 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:52:31 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:52:45 |
sarahjbuckley |
Well, I'm in Australia, but I recommend the covers with
cotton lining on a pvc base, they breathe. I'd washa nd
air it first.Air filters don't help, the HDM is very
close to surface level, avoiding capets, wet mopping and
wet dusting are all good. |
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19:52:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
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downtoearthmama, ourwiefamily |
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19:53:18 |
yaka11 |
? |
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19:53:33 |
sarahjbuckley |
What surface does your son sleep on? |
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19:53:46 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter: maemery ...chatters in queue: lifetish,
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19:54:06 |
sarahjbuckley |
Sorry, maemery, I think I'd better got onto other
question |
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19:54:17 |
maemery |
we have floors that can be washed...so i'll get dh on
that right away! thanx! |
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19:54:23 |
lifetish |
Sarah, may I first say thank you, because of you we
didn't cut the cord until about an hour after birth. |
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19:54:23 |
Webmama_Tina |
At this time, the queue is full. Questions already in
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Sorry for the inconvenience. |
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19:54:55 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:55:15 |
sarahjbuckley |
Lovely to hear, lifetish, as you probbaly know, that's
one of my passions, the time after birth, so good that
your baby got the full blood and that extra time with
their placenta! |
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19:55:22 |
lifetish |
Since my homebirth 16 months ago, I am finally getting
to taking my Masters in Psychology this Fall. I want to
take advantage of every moment and thought you could
share areas you wished someone would focus on. |
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19:55:37 |
sarahjbuckley |
Whoah, great question! |
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19:55:45 |
lifetish |
research and studies that haven |
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19:56:43 |
avivaelona |
hello |
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19:57:19 |
Webmama_Tina |
avivaelona we are just wrapping up our weekly mothering
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19:57:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
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19:57:28 |
sarahjbuckley |
I would love to see more about the long-term impact of
birth and early experiences on teh offspring. It would
be phenomenal to study a cohort that had these (now
unusual ) experiences and see how they progress through
childood. But taht's a bit big eh? A review of teh lit
would be great! |
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19:57:33 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:lifetish ...chatters in queue:
downtoearthmama, ourwiefamily, yaka11 |
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19:58:18 |
sarahjbuckley |
I'm also really interested in teh impact of prenatal
diagnosis on mother-child relationships, can you get my
email from tina nd we can talk some more? |
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19:58:36 |
teagreenribbons |
Same here Sarah and Tina |
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19:58:44 |
teagreenribbons |
about the email |
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19:58:59 |
lifetish |
t Sure, thank you so much for sharing in Mothering
and here today!!! |
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19:59:10 |
sarahjbuckley |
Yes, Ok, your question was a bit complicated, I'm ahppy
ot talk more Jessica. |
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19:59:11 |
Webmama_Tina |
do you feel comfortable posting your email here sarah?
or would you rather i share with those that email me? |
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19:59:20 |
teagreenribbons |
Thanx |
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19:59:46 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:downtoearthmama...chatters in queue:
ourwiefamily, yaka11 |
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19:59:49 |
sarahjbuckley |
Ok email me on sarahjubuckley@uqconnect.net |
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19:59:51 |
downtoearthmama |
I am 33 weeks, 2nd pregnancy. Getting alot of pressure
from my ob/gyn to get a sonogram because I am measuring
big (1st baby was 9lb 8oz). She wants to induce if it
looks like this one is over 10lbs. I don't want
induction, any suggestions? |
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20:00:02 |
sarahjbuckley |
oops, sarahjbuckley@uqconnect.net |
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20:00:06 |
Webmama_Tina |
just easier that way :) |
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20:00:26 |
sarahjbuckley |
How was the first birth, downtoearthmama? |
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20:01:08 |
downtoearthmama |
12 hours total, back labor (posterior baby), an unwanted
episiotomy, but otherwise fine. |
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20:03:08 |
sarahjbuckley |
Well, I'm not a fan of induction, and teh medical
evidence doesn't show that it helps with big bbaies. the
problem with induction is that your body isn't at its
peak readiness for birth, when it is really soft and
your pelvic bones can open fully to let your baby out.
there is a great resource called the Pink Kit , search
the title on teh web, it helps you to work wioth your
own anatomy to get teh most out of your dimensions, if
you think your babu will be big, thsi would be very
hekpful, I'd agreeabout avoiding an induction |
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20:03:42 |
sarahjbuckley |
Hope that's clear, with all the typos! |
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20:03:58 |
downtoearthmama |
Yes, thank you for the suggestion! |
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20:04:26 |
Webmama_Tina |
current chatter:ourwiefamily...chatters in queue: yaka11 |
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20:04:29 |
ourwiefamily |
I have had 6 children (youngest is 10 months old). My
first 5 were between 6.5 and 8 pounds. My sixth baby
weighed in at 11 pounds 4 ounces. I didn't do anything
different to my knowledge. What would cause that leap?
Should i be concerned about anythin |
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20:04:34 |
ourwiefamily |
next time? (not pg now) |
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20:05:28 |
sarahjbuckley |
There is a graet essay by Canadian Gloria lemay called
Pelvises I have known and loved, it's about how teh idea
of teh mother's pelvis being too small is a myth. Search
the title, I think its on teh Midwifery Today site |
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20:06:31 |
ourwiefamily |
yeah ... my big baby birthed just fine |
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20:06:42 |
sarahjbuckley |
Congratulations ourwie family on you large lovely
family. Bbaies do tend to get bigger, I'd also be
ensuring my diet wasn't too high in sugars- natural or
sucrose- esp in teh second half of pregnancy. |
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20:06:46 |
ourwiefamily |
just wasn't sure if that size leap would indicate
something wrong since my others were all so small |
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20:07:30 |
sarahjbuckley |
Did you get checked for gestational diabetes? |
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20:07:34 |
ourwiefamily |
no |
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20:07:52 |
ourwiefamily |
I am allergic to food dye and the doctor didn't have a
dye free alternative for me |
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20:08:05 |
ourwiefamily |
for the glucola drink, i mean |
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20:08:34 |
sarahjbuckley |
Well, this would be worthwhile if you have another baby,
it does get more liekly with age, with number of
children, although also see my Mothering expert answer
about whether it is a disease at all. The main thing is
to keep sugars low in teh diet |
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20:09:02 |
ourwiefamily |
I did feel very shakey about sugars in the first
trimester but got so I didn't notice by the end of pg |
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20:09:15 |
Webmama_Tina |
sorry sarah i just noticed we are now over time...do you
have time for the last question? |
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20:09:51 |
Webmama_Tina |
i mean after ourwie's, of course. :) |
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20:10:00 |
sarahjbuckley |
Yes, I', OK, can go another 10 mins or so... |
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20:10:13 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok just wanted to make sure...sorry, continue... :) |
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20:11:25 |
sarahjbuckley |
So, I woudl be lloking at sugar intake, review your last
pregnancy, check it out if you have another pregnancy,
keep to a diet with a low GI, there is some advice in my
expert question. But if it's not this, I wouldn't be
concerned at all. |
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20:11:40 |
ourwiefamily |
ok ... thank you! |
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20:11:54 |
sarahjbuckley |
Thanks, another question? |
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20:12:12 |
Webmama_Tina |
last chatter in queue: yaka11 |
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20:12:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
oh woops, looks like she left |
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20:12:32 |
Webmama_Tina |
well thankyou so much sarah! |
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20:12:45 |
Webmama_Tina |
this was a great chat! i really appreciate you taking
time from you busy schedule to chat with us! |
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20:12:51 |
Webmama_Tina |
and thankyou mamas for joining us! |
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20:13:13 |
sarahjbuckley |
It's a pleasure Tina, thanks and blessings, gentle
mamas! |
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20:13:26 |
TurboClaudia |
thank you sarah! |
