Our friend Crystal Amthor had twin boys in December. This morning she posted this:
Here are some questions that I am curious to know the answers from all of you. Consider it a "tag" to all of the moms that could answer my questions. If you have a blog, you can post it on your blog like a regular "tag" or answer in the comment section. If you don't have a blog, please feel free to answer in the comments. I know all babies are different, I'm just curious as to where my boys stand and milestones I have to look forward to.
I've put my answers below, but if you want to head over to Crystal's blog and answer for yourself, I know she'd appreciate it. Of course, most of our answers are going to be a little different because we all had just one baby. But every little bit of advice helps!
1) Breastfeed, Formula, or both? I nursed until a year, when I wasn't producing enough milk anymore. We had to put D'Laney on formula for one month, and then went to whole milk.
2)If you used formula, what kind? Because we needed to bulk her up, we went on a similac preemie formula, not sure what it was called, but it was in a yellow can.
3) Breastfeed...how long? One year, but it was easier because I stay home with her. If I was working, I seriously doubt I would have gone that long
4) What kind of bottles did you use? Dr. Brown's
5) At what age did you introduce rice cereal? 7 months, I have serious food allergies, so we waited a long time
6) Did you put it in the bottle or just feed it with a spoon? spoon, my doctor was very very adamant about NOT putting it in the bottle, but each doctor and parent is different.
7) Did it help your child sleep through the night? no, but the stretches of sleep were longer
8) How old was your child when he/she finally slept through the night? over a year, but she was still nursing until then
9) What was the times? from _9____ to _4_____, then back to sleep until 8
10) How old was your child when you could put her in a Bumbo? as soon as she could hold her head up, she could sit in it well by 3 months
11) When did he first smile/laugh (not gas related)? around 8 weeks
12) Did your child have reflux? no
13) Did you have medicine for reflux? Did it help?
14) When did the reflux stop?
Thanks for your answers! I'm sure they will help all of the new mommies.I tag all the moms who read this blog.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
answers to Crystal's questions
at 2:10 PM
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Thanks for your answers! They are so much better and easier than trying to Google the information. Your are such a big help.
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