OHbaby! Forums : How am I going to work this? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:24:33 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:51:04 +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=21979 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I think mum said to me ages ago...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=529119&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#529119 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 21979
Posted: 28 October 2008 at 3:51pm

I think mum said to me ages ago about this and it has alot to do with bub still being able to smell mum so maybe if you can get somone else to try giving bub the bottle that might help. Maybe try propping them up with pillows too.

This seems to be a comon issue for lots of people these days so while i totally agree with the fact that you do what is best for you and babe . I do think that if you can introduce abottle early on then it will help if a situation like this pops up. It just saves the stress for both of you.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:51:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=529119&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#529119 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : somewhere i read that if they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=529039&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#529039 Author: blondy
Subject: 21979
Posted: 28 October 2008 at 2:57pm

somewhere i read that if they refuse the bottle, it's best to wait 30mins or so before BFing them, as otherwise they might associate refusing the bottle with getting milk from the source! and hence will just keep on refusing...]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:57:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=529039&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#529039 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : It was warm coz it had just come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=529024&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#529024 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 28 October 2008 at 2:43pm

It was warm coz it had just come out of the microwave steriliser

Naughty monkey!]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:43:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=529024&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#529024 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : One book I read suggested warming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528983&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528983 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 21979
Posted: 28 October 2008 at 2:15pm

One book I read suggested warming the bottle nipple first .

Blasted child, doesn't she realise mummy deserves a few hours off. ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:15:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528983&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528983 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : Baby - 1 Bottle - 0 At first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528940&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528940 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 28 October 2008 at 1:52pm

Baby - 1
Bottle - 0



At first she giggled at it, then she grizzled at it, then she progressed to full on screaming. So I gave her a breastfeed then she sat up and looked at the nanny with this filthy look like "what on earth were you thinking huh? Rubber milk!"

Oh well, will try again next feed. And the next. And the next.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:52:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528940&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528940 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : If you do try her with a bottle...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528681&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528681 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 21979
Posted: 28 October 2008 at 9:44am

If you do try her with a bottle , can you get someone else to give it to her , so she doesnt smell your milk and say "gurgle gurgle gah gah goo goo " which means stop fobbing me off with this bottle mum and give me the real thing, its right there , i can see them ...now GIMME! "

Tho , its been a long time since i had a little baby , so i cant remember when they lose the ability to smell the breastmilk from your breasts...

Anyway, goodluck Emma, have fun at your fancy pants award ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:44:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528681&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528681 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : Your post couldn&#039;t have come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528472&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528472 Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 9:20pm

Your post couldn't have come at a better time. DH and I are booked onto a dinner cruise in about 3 weeks time, and leaving Blair with ILs - and yup you guessed it we will be dining at the time that B would normally have a BF before bed. I don't know how well he would take a bottle as he hasn't had one for approx 6 months, and I don't know whether I will be able to express enough for a full feed. MIL suggested just giving him cool boiled water instead, but I normally have water available for him in his straw cup when he goes to bed. I'm thinking I may try to push the day back - it won't be too much of a difference as we have late starts/late bed time anyway so DH and B spend time together during the evening]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:20:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528472&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528472 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I guess I don&#039;t really care...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528457&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528457 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 9:06pm

I guess I don't really care even if the nanny has to put her in the buggy and rock her to sleep, worst case scenario like you say it's only one night and I can tank her up before hand and feed her when I get home. And yep, I sure will enjoy a night out - altho I'll probably spend the entire time stressing about her!

I can't take her with me, it's a black tie awards dinner and she doesn't have anything to wear ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:06:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528457&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528457 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I&#039;d try her on EBM for her...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528454&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528454 Author: busymum
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 9:03pm

I'd try her on EBM for her night feed for all this week so that it's "normal" and go with that option. #3 IMO is asking for trouble!! It's a shame the venue is so far away, I was going to suggest going late as well.

Is it any option to feed her while there and let her sleep in a buggy? But I do think the EBM will work - it's just that my girls who had EBM would happily drink it but not go to sleep until after they had had the real deal ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:03:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528454&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528454 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : ok. any time still ok with me!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528444&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528444 Author: blondy
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 8:53pm

ok. any time still ok with me! I bet you are really looking forward to an evening all on your own! You so deserve it too.

And thinking about your options (assuming you go with option #2), worse-case scenario is that she refuses the bottle and has a disrupted routine for one evening, and as peachy said, you can make sure she's full with the dreamfeed. best-case is that she decides that a bottle is ok! Maybe give her an extra feed (if she will take it) before you go out?]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:53:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528444&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528444 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I&#039;ll do it coz I have to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528430&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528430 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 8:44pm

I'll do it coz I have to try and explain to them what I want so I can get some idea of cost and how long it will take.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:44:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528430&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528430 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : well yes, but def need a photo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528425&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528425 Author: blondy
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 8:43pm

well yes, but def need a photo of the hair AND dress together! I can phone and book if you like? I have 3 fewer people to look after, hence more time! ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:43:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528425&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528425 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I think just Plunket. And you&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528423&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528423 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 8:40pm

I think just Plunket.

And you'll get to see the hair - if I get my a into g and book us into the hairdresser!]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:40:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528423&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528423 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : ooh, good luck! Maybe if you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528410&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528410 Author: blondy
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 8:24pm

ooh, good luck! Maybe if you're not there at all, she will be happier to take the bottle from the nanny. where can you get the chuchu teats? Just plunket or in a store somewhere?

and yes, want photos of the dress & hair! ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:24:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528410&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528410 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I did think about that but it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528403&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528403 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 8:09pm

I did think about that but it's going to take me at least 45 mins to get there which means I wouldn't get there till nearly 8pm

Thanks for your thoughts, I think I'm leaning towards option 2, I might try and get a chuchu teat tho, the mothercraft nurse seems to think they are more successful with breastfed babies.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:09:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528403&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528403 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : Bizzy wrote:seeing as you dont...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528385&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528385 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 7:41pm

Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

seeing as you dont drink would it matter if you skip the cocktails and turn up a bit later?? feed her maybe 6.30/45... thats what i would do. 

that what I would suggest as well...

 

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:41:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528385&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528385 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : seeing as you dont drink would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528364&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528364 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 6:54pm

seeing as you dont drink would it matter if you skip the cocktails and turn up a bit later?? feed her maybe 6.30/45... thats what i would do.

if you wanted to put her down at 6 instead of 7 i would do it all week instead of just the day... ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:54:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528364&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528364 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I would go with option 2. I did...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528282&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528282 Author: peachy
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 4:17pm

I would go with option 2. I did this with Lauren and left a bottle of EBM with my Mum and she refused to drink it until she realised if she was hungry that was all there was!! When I got home I topped her up with a dreamfed to ensure she was full and was still going to sleep through the night. Yes it did disrupt her "normal" rountine, BUT I got a lovely evening out (well till 10pm anyway) and she coped fine with the slight change of routine for one night!

Enjoy your night out, have fun ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:17:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528282&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528282 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : Try #2 and if that doesn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528275&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528275 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 4:13pm

Try #2 and if that doesn't work, #1. I nicked a couple of hospital bottles that worked magically to persuede Daniel to take a bottle - let me know if you want to try one.

And make sure you post a pic in the glam dress and hairdo ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:13:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528275&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528275 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : Mmmmm that&#039;s a tough one....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528272&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528272 Author: Troods
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 4:08pm

Mmmmm that's a tough one. Dunno about option 1. You're right in that it would disrupt her usual bedtime routine, and you wouldn't want to run the risk of having breast milk spilt down that expensive dress now would you! Dunno about option 3 either. Might run the risk of a catnapper. Having a bub myself who absolutely does not like disruption to her routine I've tried it myself and it hasn't worked.

If it was me (of course it's not me but soooo wishing it was me getting to dress up and go out - so jealous ) I think option 2 would be your best bet. Maybe get the nanny to give lil'miss a bottle before bed this week and see how it goes. I know you've said so far she has refused, and I recall you mentioning the dramas you've had in the past with Maya and the bottle, but you never know, it might just work if after a couple of nights of leaving it to the nanny lil'miss might get the idea and [reluctantly] take the bottle. After all you have got ALL that frozen EBM to use ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:08:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528272&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528272 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : I was going to suggest Willie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528266&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528266 Author: jaz
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 3:59pm

I was going to suggest Willie meets you in the carpark at 6.15pm so you can feed her and he can take her home and pop her into bed. The drive home would knock her out hopefully. But try no.2 first.

Edited by jaz]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:59:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528266&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528266 <![CDATA[How am I going to work this? : On Friday evening I have a black...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528261&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528261 Author: Maya
Subject: 21979
Posted: 27 October 2008 at 3:54pm

On Friday evening I have a black tie awards dinner to go to which starts with cocktails at 6.30pm. I have the dress, shoes and handbag and I've booked the hairdresser, but what am I going to do about the fully breastfed baby who normally doesn't go to bed till 7pm and expects a breastfeed then? Once she goes down she usually stays down no problem until around 11pm, it's just getting her down in the first place that is posing the problem. These are the options I've thought of...

1)Have the nanny bring the baby out to me at 7pm for a breastfeed, she'll go to sleep in the capsule on the way home and hopefully stay asleep till 11pm as usual. But this will disrupt her usual bedtime routine and she doesn't sleep as well in the capsule as she does in the cot so could wake and demand feeding half way thru the evening.

2)Try to get her to take a bottle during this week so I can leave her and the nanny can do her bedtime routine. If she'd take a bottle this would be the best option but she so far has stubbornly refused. I have heaps of breastmilk in the freezer, it's just getting her to take it that's the problem.

3) Wake her an hour early on Fri morning so her whole day is an hour ahead and then do her bedtime routine for a 6pm bedtime instead of 7pm. Problem is I don't know how well this will work, if I put her down at 6pm she might just catnap till 7pm then wake again

So what do you all think? Any better ideas? Or which one would work best? Staying home isn't an option - the dress was expensive!]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:54:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21979&PID=528261&title=how-am-i-going-to-work-this#528261