Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

From a soon to be mommy, thank you for doing this!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi! I'm Lisa. I have a 2 and a half year old DD. Although I feel I am no expert at anything parenting related, here are some topics I can maybe help with.

-inductions
-formula feeding
-bad diaper rash
-gassy baby
- getting a baby on a schedule
- balancing work and being a mom
- traveling to Disney with an infant
- traveling to Disney with a toddler
- toddler tummy (my DD currently has this)
- asthma (my DD has a mild case)
-children's literature
- anything education related

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I'm Kate, I have one who is 2.

I am a good person to talk to about:

*Hyperemesis
*Preeclampsia
*Inductions
*Having a DC who was NOT a big eater
*Having a DC who did not sleep through the night til he was 1
*CIO
*Bottlefeeding
*Crazy schedules
*Traveling with a baby/toddler

Message edited 7/7/2009 5:03:02 PM.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

My name is Dina

I have a who is almost 10 mos.

I know about:
GD
inductions
starting food/cereal early
transitioning from career woman to SAHM
Bottle/formula feeding
spitup issues
late/crazy schedules

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I'm a pretty new mommy (DD is almost 5.5 months) but I have dealt with a few things so far that I could give advice on.

1. DD cried COSTANTLY for the first 4-6 weeks of her life. Like..ALL. THE. TIME.

2. I had a extremely long labor and wound up with a csection after many complications (for me). It took me a WHILE to get over it and accept that I dont really remember her being born.

3. I had BP issues and EXTREME swelling in my last 2 months of pregnancy.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I'm Christine. I have two girls - DD#1 - Kaitlyn - who is 24.5 months and DD#2 Madelyn who is 6 weeks old - they are 23 months apart so I have a little two under two - but mostly 2 - 2 and under experience. But since I'm a new mom of 2 I will leave most of those questions to those with more experience.

I can help with having pre-eclampsia, GD (second pregnancy only) and 2 csections - the first after 22 hours of labor and the second scheduled - but I didn't make it to my scheduled date.

Both girls had/have bad reflux and colic - so I have some experience there is someone needs an ear - They both cried/cry all day long - and DD#1 cried all day until 6 months so I have BTDT.

We didn't do CIO - so I can answer questions for those who are looking for a CIO alternative.

DD#1 is also lactose intolerant if anyone has questions in that area.

I EBF DD#1 for 13 months (and only started to supplement at 9 months b.c I had issues pumping when we went out of the house - I don't feel comfortable BFing in public). I am EBF DD#2 as well. I had issues with both not taking bottles at one time or another. So I can answer questions for new moms in that area.

I'm a SAHM so I can answer questions there. We have also done - storytime, Music together and gymboree.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I am Jessica....my turned 2 in March and I am due with twins in November.

I am not an expert on anything but could give advice on:

-modified CIO (DS slept great as a baby-not so much as a toddler!)
-preeclampsia
-inductions
-homemade baby food
-picky eaters
-pretty much any respiratory issue
-SAHM activities/scheduling
-dealing with a DH who is never home during the week

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi. Im Dawn. Mommy to Alyssa, age 3. I went through both a divorce and death of my mom while DD was an infant so I can shed some light on either of those issues.

also, CIO, eating issues, constipation issues are also things we have dealt with over here.

I had an over active uterus and was on bedrest at the end of my pregnancy as well.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Great idea thanks so much for posting this.
Denise

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I am not a regular poster, partly because every time I try to post, I am basically told my opinion doesnt matter because I dont have 1000000000 posts, but I think this is so nice and it restores my faith in the fact that there are nice people on here and that there IS a reason I keep coming back...thanks BTDT moms!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

What is CIO??

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi I am Melissa mom to 2 boys 1 1/2 and 3. I'm not an expert on anything but have experienced 2 premature births and 2 stays in the nicu. Can always offer support.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi!

I'm Christine, mother to Elizabeth who is 20 months old.

I'm not an expert in anything, but I did have a CS and I am a Daycare Mom.

Feel free to ask me anything!

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Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi! I'm Kristin. My son is going to be 4 next week and my daughter will be 3 in September. They're only 14 months apart! I can offer advice on:

Cholestasis
C-section and C-section recovery
PPD
CIO
Being a 2 under 2 mom
Colicky babies
Being a SAHM
Babysitting from home for other children (plus your own!)

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi. My name is Ali and i have a 1 year old (june 30, 2008) named Jacen.

I can help with: (or at least try my best)
- CIO
- working FT
- constipation issues
- formula issues
- reflux (zantac)--> ds still has reflux issues
- Placenta Previa
- horrendous napping and night time sleeping for months and months.
- having family watch ds
- crazy families
- pets and babies
- having an extremely difficult baby/child

That's all i got. Welcome all the new moms. Feel free to ask whatever questions you have! I'm an open book!

Message edited 7/7/2009 9:18:53 PM.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hi! My name is Gabi. My DD is Reilly who just turned 9 months. I am also a stepmom to Christopher- 8 yrs old, Patrick- 6yrs old and Meghan- 4 yrs old. DH and I also have another DC on the way, due on Christmas!

I can help with:
- Reflux issues
- Changing formula
- Stepmom/stepkids issues
- any law enforcement questions
- and of course moral support!

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Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hello! My name is Kristen and I have a beautiful daughter named Emerson Avery who is 9 1/2 months old. Not really an expert on anything in particular but I do read A LOT so I usually have something good to add to a thread.

BTW...........great thread idea!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

My name is Krista and I have a soon to be 10 month old baby boy named Daniel.

I'm no expert but you can talk with me about feeings, questions about boys, Full time working moms, and inductions (did it twice to get this baby out!)

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

This is a great idea! Thank you!!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I'm Tracey I have a 23 months old DD-Hailey. I haven't been on as much lately but am always around-FM is probably the best way to reach me.

I can help with topics such as:
PUPPPS
Being induced
C-section (&recovery)
Breastfeeding
EBF while working full time
Daycare
Homemade Baby food
Traveling with an infant
Disney World

Message edited 7/8/2009 9:47:02 PM.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I still consider myself a 'new' mom, DD will be 9 months on 7/12 and alot of the ladies on here have helped out in many ways over the past few months.

I am one of those crazy Army Wives! I live OOS. DH deployed 13 days after DD was born and isn't due home until close to her 1st birthday- hoping for just before (watch for my posts, im sure I will be bursting at the seams!). I'm a SAHM and can help with any one who is dealing with the question of ' How the heck am I going to do this alone?'. When DH is away on business, at school, out with friends for the night, or maybe its just your first time alone AT ALL with baby, i'm here! I did, do it, and will continue to do it.... and so will you! FM me!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Posted by Superkat

I can also commiserate on tough MIL issues.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Thought this could help people out just wanted to bump it

My name is Denise
My Daughter Riley was born 6/13/09

I BF for alittle bit can help out with alot that I did learn

I'm making her babyfood now at 6 months

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