https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:06:23 +0000 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:49:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11869 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=239247&title=solids-or-not#239247 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 11869
Posted: 31 October 2007 at 10:49pm

My boy is now just over 7 months and still wakes for night feeds - most nights on average 2-3 feeds. I have been feeling really sick for over the last month and to be honest I had never put it down to breastfeeding but now that you mention it, it makes perfect sense. I am ALWAYS tired and sleeping at any chance I get, I find it incredibly hard to get out of bed when Lucas wakes ...I'm constantly getting chronic stomach cramping and nausea and everytime I have been to my Dr recently she has no clue as to what it could be. I still haven't menstruated since birth, i've given up thinking that maybe I am getting my period. At one stage i felt so sick for a week there I thought I must of had something seriously wrong with me.

Lucas has only just started taking solids, he is still having the 2-3 night feeds and feeding regularly during the day, but i do feel a little better and not so sickly. So maybe solids is the way to go.

I have severe allergies to several foods, peanuts/all nuts, chicken, fish & seafood & eggs. So it's probably just as well my son didn't take to his solids so well when i initially introduced them at 4.5 months.

Half the time I think Plunket don't know what they are talking about, because I kept getting told to offer solids early on & that he was ready ..but it took him up until just over a week ago to really take to them.

At Lucas' 6 month check he was still being exclusively breastfed and already weighed just over 9kg! If thats not a baby thats happy,content and thriving on just mums breastmilk then i don't know what is!

The 2 hourly feeding was a nightmare, I put up with it from about 3-6 months of age ...I figured if he was taking breastmilk it was because he needed it so i kept with it despite feeling really knackered healthwise.

I think the formula top up would be a good ideal, but that purely comes down to personal choice. I don't do formulas, espesh considering a couple have Omega 3 in them (fish oil which im allergic to) ...so im hesitant to try it on my boy. Would rather play it safe.

Sorry i know this post probably wasn't very helpful, but just thought i'd share my experiences with you and let you know you are not alone!!! I'm sure we are just few of many mums experiencing the same thing!!

Good Luck]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:49:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=239247&title=solids-or-not#239247 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=239138&title=solids-or-not#239138 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11869
Posted: 31 October 2007 at 8:41pm

shelly wrote: Maybe give it a try - cannot do any harm...

but that is where you are wrong... it can/may do some harm. Esp if her babies are more prone to allergies. ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:41:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=239138&title=solids-or-not#239138 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=239116&title=solids-or-not#239116 Author: shelly
Subject: 11869
Posted: 31 October 2007 at 8:24pm

My baby is 4 1/2 months and have tried her eating baby Rice as she is really interested in what we are doing with food and she takes it but it is a very small amount.
Maybe give it a try - cannot do any harm...]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:24:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=239116&title=solids-or-not#239116 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238308&title=solids-or-not#238308 Author: Nikki
Subject: 11869
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 5:12pm

Jake will only settle for another 20mins with a dummy too - so I just feed him now as its easier and quicker in the long run. In saying that, hes only up once in the night and he sleeps through til 5/6 most of the time now, and he only feeds for 10mins on one side, so not as bad as what you are going through! Hugs!
If you do have any nutrition questions feel free to PM me. ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:12:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238308&title=solids-or-not#238308 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238152&title=solids-or-not#238152 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 11869
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 1:28pm

Yeah seems like our babies are too smart they know if they hold out they get milk and cuddles. I assume one day she will sleep thru ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238152&title=solids-or-not#238152 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238138&title=solids-or-not#238138 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 11869
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 1:18pm

Thats good that you managed to get some rest yesterday. I wouldn't start solids if she doesn't seem interested, she would probably just spit it straight out again. Does she take a dummy, or you could try offering her some water instead of the boob, not really sure of anything else to suggest when Spencer wakes at night I tend to just feed him cos its easier and quicker, have never tried just resettling him don't think it would go down to well if I did though.]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:18:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238138&title=solids-or-not#238138 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238119&title=solids-or-not#238119 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 11869
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 1:03pm

Thanx everyone, last night I thought I'd try only giving her one side each time she woke and see if she would settle ok with not as much, and she settled fine with only one side so I think she isn't actually waking for the milk but since I offer it she takes it. I'm unsure how to try and convince her to sleep longer tho, I've tried rocking her but she will only stay asleep for about 20 mins. She mostly goes to sleep on her own but every now and then I rock her to sleep cos I don't want her grizzling to wake Jack. I emailed the sleep lady so I'll see what she has to say.

Ben had the day off yesterday so I spent the day lying around and had a few naps so am feeling heaps better today. We will be holding off for solids then cos I'm not convinced she is really ready. But thanx for all the suggestions ladies ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:03:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238119&title=solids-or-not#238119 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238012&title=solids-or-not#238012 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 11869
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 10:34am

hugs rach!!   you must be exhausted!!

jack was 6mths when we started him on solids and he loved it. charli, we tried at 4mths because we thought she needed it, but she wasn't interested. so we tried again at 5.5mths and she was ready then.
i'd give it a try and see what happens. if she's not really showing any signs of wanting food then she may not like it. have you thought of giving her a top up of formula? we had to give charli a bottle at night because by the end of the day, my milk just wasn't 'good' enough for her. my mw said it was likely from running around after the 2 kids all day

see what your GP says and go from there.......take care hun!]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:34:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=238012&title=solids-or-not#238012 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237901&title=solids-or-not#237901 Author: Jennz
Subject: 11869
Posted: 30 October 2007 at 1:54am

Oh Rach that must be so tough I think maybe go and see your Dr- you could maybe even talk to him/her about getting a refferal to a nutritionist (or just harass Nikki some ) and if you have a good relationship with your Plunket nurse they might have some advice too.

I'm holding off too- Kate is now at the same stage that we started Charlotte and she seems so ready but TBH living with a child with a severe food allergy is horrific and anything you can do to minimise the chances I would totally recommend doing. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I think I recall you saying that Ben had some allergies as well? So her chances are probably higher than most anyway.

Good luck with your decision! Hope that you can find some things that will help with her sleeping and your energy levels ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:54:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237901&title=solids-or-not#237901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237864&title=solids-or-not#237864 Author: Nikki
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 9:51pm

The current recomendation is 6 months as most babies digestive tracts are not ready before then (some are, but most aren't) and there is also an increased chance of allergies (I have a post grad nutrition qualification - the WHO research is pretty sound, they don't just make these things up) .. so I understand why you want to wait, I'm trying to hold off too. What plunket told me (Jake still wakes once a night some nights) was that it won't make them sleep through if they're not ready. If I was you I'd try what someone else suggested - one formula top up at night (or EMB) - unless you're absolutely sure she is ready for solids. At least you know formula is designed for babies under 6 months and it may help settle her for longer at night.
And look after yourself - is it possible to get someone else to do a few night feeds with either EMB or formula so you can catch up on some sleep. Your milk supply is probably dropping due to exhaustion so making her feed more frequently. I feel for you cos I have a bit of an idea of what its like - Jake was the same after surgery - and I was going crazy for a while there!!!
Big hugs!!!! ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:51:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237864&title=solids-or-not#237864 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237762&title=solids-or-not#237762 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:31pm

maybe she is feeding so often due to other reasons...ie tired (i noticed you said she wasnt sleeping). If you want to hold off do. IMO and some medical professionals opinions too their digestive systems arent ready at 3-4 mths and it does reduce the risk of allergies too, it is also a lot more work.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:31:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237762&title=solids-or-not#237762 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237742&title=solids-or-not#237742 Author: kebakat
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:13pm

Its really up to you, but have you thought of just trying it once and see what she thinks of it? Like if she really loves it and gobbles it down vs if she just spits it out it may help you with your decision.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:13:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237742&title=solids-or-not#237742 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237708&title=solids-or-not#237708 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 7:24pm

I started Gia on solids when she was just over 4 months as she was doing the same - feeding every 2 hours. That is my guide to when they need solids. I don't think she woke every 2 hours at night, but was waking more often than she had been.

It's up to you of course, but if it's taking that much of a toll maybe just one feed of solids a day would help til she's 6 months? At least so you both can sleep longer at night.

All the best.

(Oh & comment from your other thread about Caprece being dropped on her head - Poor wee girl!! Hope she's ok!!) ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:24:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237708&title=solids-or-not#237708 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237699&title=solids-or-not#237699 Author: jaz
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 7:12pm

You can fill him up with an extra milk feed rather than introducing solids early. I find Caleb really needs an extra top up at the end of the day and won't settle without it. We give him one bottle just before bed. If I'm organised I EBM in the morning when I have lots of milk. Otherwise he has formula for that last feed. ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:12:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237699&title=solids-or-not#237699 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237691&title=solids-or-not#237691 Author: busymum
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 6:57pm

I'm sorry but I don't place much stock in that kind of thing. IMO if your baby is hungrier than bm can supply, then go for it. It's not like you're going to be starting on 3 meals a day or anything crazy like that.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:57:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237691&title=solids-or-not#237691 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237688&title=solids-or-not#237688 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 6:54pm

Yeah i've read that before, all I would say is that it isn't exactly impartial.
Most other sites and books i've read has just said to follows baby's signs that they are ready. ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:54:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237688&title=solids-or-not#237688 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237649&title=solids-or-not#237649 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 6:11pm

This is why I want to wait solids and breastfeeding

I have plunket in a week or so, so will talk to them then. I might go to the dr this week tho and mention it to him. I'm not too sure if she is ready for solids cos she is pretty happy with the milk and doesn't particuarly look at me while I'm eating which is also why I want to wait.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:11:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237649&title=solids-or-not#237649 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237593&title=solids-or-not#237593 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:58pm

Plunket said to me that they also raised it because some bubs aren't ready at 4 months but they also said if they are ready at 4 months its no problem. And you're right 2 hourly feeding does suck]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:58:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237593&title=solids-or-not#237593 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237567&title=solids-or-not#237567 Author: busymum
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:39pm

Was there a particular reason for waiting for 6mos? The guideline is actually 4-6mos. I tend to introduce solids around that 4m growth spurt because the 2-hourly feeding drives me crazy! and I take it as the baby's sign that they are ready for more substantial food in their tum.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:39:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237567&title=solids-or-not#237567 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237556&title=solids-or-not#237556 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 4:27pm

That sounds exactly like us a few weeks ago so i started Astin on solids (with the go ahead from plunket) and now he is in such a great rountine and loves his solids!!! if i dont give it to him by 3pm he starts getting angry and wont take dummy, booby, bottle, toys, bed or anything!! and his eyes light up when i get the solids ready!! and he sits there jumping about with his mouth wide open! lol

Maybe have a chat to your doc or plunket if you think she is ready and also go to doc about yourself being so tired.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:27:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237556&title=solids-or-not#237556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237501&title=solids-or-not#237501 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 2:53pm

Hi RachandJack, you poor thing you sound like you are having a really tough time of it. Don't really want to advise anything with regards to solids as it really is up to you but as shellandbella said I would be looking for signs that she is ready and if so would probably go ahead with it. Spencer has been on solids for a couple of weeks, he only has a tiny amount 1-2 teaspoons, it hasn't really affected his feeding, he still feeds 3 hourly and had just started sleeping through before he had them but he has fallen into a more regular routine which has helped as all our days were a bit random before that.

Are you taking a good multivitamin, if you are feeling run down you might not be producing the best milk and then she feeds more you feel worse and it is one big downward spiral. I too would see the doc, if your iron is really low I think they can give you a jab which takes effect quicker than taking tablets.
Also is there anyway you can get a break, are you able to express enough for someone to take her for the evening so that you can catch up on some much needed sleep?

And I totally agree with Shellandbella if she is ready she is ready, just go with the flow, 6 months is a guideline only all babies are different. My sisters baby has only just started showing interest in solids at 12 months old whereas Spencer was interested at 3 months
]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:53:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237501&title=solids-or-not#237501 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237491&title=solids-or-not#237491 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 2:37pm

Rach. Sounds like you are doing all the right things, but perhaps a check up by your GP to make sure your iron stores etc. are hunky dory might ease your mind...? As for the solids, I have no idea, sorry, does Caprece seem ready to take solids (apart from the ravenous feeding!) e.g. interested in watching you eat, has the correct reflex to take a spoon, etc.?? Alternatively you could try a top-up of formula morning and night maybe before resorting to solids...? Sometimes what you want and how things pan out aren't exactly what you plan, you just have to go with the flow, if she's ready for solids, she's ready for solids...]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:37:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237491&title=solids-or-not#237491 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237488&title=solids-or-not#237488 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 2:34pm

I had low blood pressure while pregnant so maybe thats it. Thanx spudling I think I may go to the dr, I just thought it was from lack of sleep.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237488&title=solids-or-not#237488 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237439&title=solids-or-not#237439 Author: Spudling
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 1:30pm

no real advise sorry love just a reminder that you do have to look after yourself first.
I struggle with low blood pressure during my pregnacies and also when BF-ing, this makes me feel faint and often like I am going to be sick. I make sure I have lots of snacks available to me through out the day and this seems to help. Fruit, seeds and nuts are a gerat grab and eat food.
If you are concerned that Bf-ing is taking too much of a toll on you and your body, maybe you could think about going to see your doctor??
Anyway, good luck with your decision and health]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:30:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237439&title=solids-or-not#237439 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237426&title=solids-or-not#237426 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 11869
Posted: 29 October 2007 at 12:56pm

I really want to continue to exclusively breastfeed Caprece until 6 months and think she would really benefit from that as she already has a bit of excema already.

However she feeds at least every 3 hours and some days it more like every 2 (this is day and night) she has both sides and seems pretty content after the feed. The thing is all this feeding and not much sleeping is really taking a toll on me, I'm so tired and feel really sick (like I'm guna spew) all day. I take iron pills and have a berocca to get me going in the morning and a few complan milkshakes throughout the day but I still feel like crap. I know its only for another month and a half but I can just remember how great it was once Jack started on solids.

Anyway any advice would be much appreciated ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:56:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11869&PID=237426&title=solids-or-not#237426