OHbaby! Forums : weight gain https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:32:55 +0000 Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:46:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=610 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[weight gain : Hope you get the answers you need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12075&title=weight-gain#12075 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 July 2005 at 1:46pm

Hope you get the answers you need soon, at least you are one step closer

I havn't used shampoo on Sophies hair yet, just gets washed with water.  Looks nice and healthy though

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:46:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12075&title=weight-gain#12075 <![CDATA[weight gain : Pleased to hear the Jayde came...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12073&title=weight-gain#12073 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 July 2005 at 11:50am

Pleased to hear the Jayde came thru the gastroscopy well. I hope the biopsies can give you some answers!

I use this Paul Mitchell conditioning spray on Maya's hair. It's a kids one, but quite expensive ($18) but lasts ages. I used to us the j&j one but found it dried out Maya's hair too much and made it frizzy. I wash her hair with my PPS shampoo and conditioner too so it's really soft and shiny, coz with her head of curls, they just turn into a fuzzmop if I don't tame them.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:50:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12073&title=weight-gain#12073 <![CDATA[weight gain : Thinking of you ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12066&title=weight-gain#12066 Author: newmum
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 July 2005 at 10:43am

Thinking of you ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:43:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12066&title=weight-gain#12066 <![CDATA[weight gain : Hi everyone, We are back from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12061&title=weight-gain#12061 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 July 2005 at 8:40am

Hi everyone, We are back from starship. The staff were fantastic with Jayde. Unfortunately the gastroscopy showed only a slight imflimation, nothing that should get the symptoms Jayde is experiencing. But in saying that the biopsys that the surgen took may show something. If it shows nothing he is going to recommend another barium swallow. It was a very scary and tiring time, but she is such a brave wee mite. Anyway just thought id give you all the update.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2005 08:40:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=12061&title=weight-gain#12061 <![CDATA[weight gain : I have a spray bottle with water...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11940&title=weight-gain#11940 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 19 July 2005 at 12:49pm

I have a spray bottle with water and a little conditioner and it seems to help a lot with Sophie's hair]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:49:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11940&title=weight-gain#11940 <![CDATA[weight gain : Speaking of bad hair....we have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11908&title=weight-gain#11908 Author: melz
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 July 2005 at 3:58pm

Speaking of bad hair....we have brought j&j detangler. You just spray it in on wet or dry hair and it helps get the tangles out. Only way to do Angies hair]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:58:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11908&title=weight-gain#11908 <![CDATA[weight gain : lolol. i dunno if i&#039;ll have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11891&title=weight-gain#11891 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 July 2005 at 9:17am

lolol. i dunno if i'll have the time. sadly, all i can do is practice the way i think it should be and hope others learn from my example.lolol]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2005 09:17:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11891&title=weight-gain#11891 <![CDATA[weight gain : you can change it from the inside...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11874&title=weight-gain#11874 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 15 July 2005 at 11:04pm

you can change it from the inside Janine!!!!]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:04:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11874&title=weight-gain#11874 <![CDATA[weight gain : he he he, Paris looks like a werewolf...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11865&title=weight-gain#11865 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 15 July 2005 at 9:28pm

he he he, Paris looks like a werewolf in the mornings.. you've seen the pics of her curls - if she's had a hard night they're more like a huge matted bird's nest by morning. Hey, have you tried wetting it so that you can put it up - we pretty much drench Paris every morning just to brush it. could never leave it down - she can't see past the curls - i don't wanna cut it.

great to hear that you have finally got an appointment - hopefully things can be sorted out to make you and Jayde's life easier. yep, nz health system is slack.. am almost ashamed i'm going to work for it soon.

Edited by mum2paris]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2005 21:28:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11865&title=weight-gain#11865 <![CDATA[weight gain : LOL I have a dread-y baby too....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11862&title=weight-gain#11862 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 15 July 2005 at 8:22pm

LOL I have a dread-y baby too. Maya is a mass of spiral ringlets but sometimes she is just a mass of mess.

Great to hear Jayde has been booked for her gastroscopy, hopefully you will get some real answers soon.

Text me if you need anything while you are down here, even just a visit if it will help.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2005 20:22:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11862&title=weight-gain#11862 <![CDATA[weight gain : Thanks Deb, Yes she does get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11847&title=weight-gain#11847 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 15 July 2005 at 12:35pm

Thanks Deb, Yes she does get mini dreads sometimes, But she sleeps on her tummy anyway. ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:35:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11847&title=weight-gain#11847 <![CDATA[weight gain : the light at the end of the tunnel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11845&title=weight-gain#11845 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 610
Posted: 15 July 2005 at 10:50am

the light at the end of the tunnel may be just round the corner ... hang in there.
and re her hair, i have heard that if it gets knotty at night give them satin to sleep on,the hair just slides around and wont get all knotted together.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2005 10:50:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11845&title=weight-gain#11845 <![CDATA[weight gain : the dietician did mention it....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11839&title=weight-gain#11839 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 14 July 2005 at 4:02pm

the dietician did mention it. But nothing has been mentioned since. I guess only few more days till starship. If they cant find anything other than reflux, hopefully they may have some advise, medication somthing we havent tried.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:02:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11839&title=weight-gain#11839 <![CDATA[weight gain : Have they tried a calorie supplement?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11835&title=weight-gain#11835 Author: Donna.I
Subject: 610
Posted: 14 July 2005 at 2:20pm

Have they tried a calorie supplement? We had to with Hananh to maintain her weight.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:20:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11835&title=weight-gain#11835 <![CDATA[weight gain : lost 20gms this week oh well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11834&title=weight-gain#11834 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 14 July 2005 at 1:34pm

lost 20gms this week oh well only few more days to go]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2005 13:34:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11834&title=weight-gain#11834 <![CDATA[weight gain : Yay!! I am so glad, took long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11798&title=weight-gain#11798 Author: newmum
Subject: 610
Posted: 13 July 2005 at 3:27pm

Yay!! I am so glad, took long enough! ]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:27:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11798&title=weight-gain#11798 <![CDATA[weight gain : yep is is about bloody time! Makes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11791&title=weight-gain#11791 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 13 July 2005 at 11:04am

yep is is about bloody time! Makes me wonder how long it would take if i just sat around and waited, like some people do, thinking the hospital is busy and they will get to you. Man new zealand public health system sucks. okay enough of the rant rant

Hee hee Liz if you can tell me how to tame her hair i will give you a gold star. Its just freaky. We call her our little troll because she looks like a troll doll and her hair just sticks on end.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2005 11:04:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11791&title=weight-gain#11791 <![CDATA[weight gain : About bloody time eh Maria!!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11787&title=weight-gain#11787 Author: Xander&Harmony
Subject: 610
Posted: 13 July 2005 at 8:02am

About bloody time eh Maria!!!! I hope this gets the results u r wanting for Jayde,good luck.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:02:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11787&title=weight-gain#11787 <![CDATA[weight gain : Yah!! Jayde looks like such a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11785&title=weight-gain#11785 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 13 July 2005 at 1:09am

Yah!! Jayde looks like such a happy liuttle girl in her pictures (and i love her hair!!)]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2005 01:09:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11785&title=weight-gain#11785 <![CDATA[weight gain : thats fantastic ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11781&title=weight-gain#11781 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 12 July 2005 at 6:07pm

thats fantastic]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:07:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11781&title=weight-gain#11781 <![CDATA[weight gain : Just to let you all know. Had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11780&title=weight-gain#11780 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 12 July 2005 at 5:55pm

Just to let you all know. Had a phone call from starship today. Jayde having pre op on 19th, gastroscopy on the 20th.]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:55:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11780&title=weight-gain#11780 <![CDATA[weight gain : I just don&#039;t understand how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11465&title=weight-gain#11465 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 July 2005 at 5:38pm

I just don't understand how we can pay rugby players thousands of dollars for kicking a stupid ball around, yet we can't emplooy enough nurses so that our children can be seen when they are sick. (my husband is now loking at me like I'm being blasphemous)]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2005 17:38:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11465&title=weight-gain#11465 <![CDATA[weight gain : It sounds like you are coping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11436&title=weight-gain#11436 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 July 2005 at 8:11am

It sounds like you are coping so well.  I would be going completely nuts by now if I was you]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2005 08:11:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11436&title=weight-gain#11436 <![CDATA[weight gain : Oh man angelnz I can&#039;t believe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11413&title=weight-gain#11413 Author: newmum
Subject: 610
Posted: 30 June 2005 at 10:06am

Oh man angelnz I can't believe it!! How can they be so slack?? It must be really hard on you all. I hope that it gets sorted out asap!!
Keep your head up! We are all thinking of you!! ]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:06:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11413&title=weight-gain#11413 <![CDATA[weight gain : Ive rang starship every day....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11411&title=weight-gain#11411 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 29 June 2005 at 7:00pm

Ive rang starship every day. Phoned 3 times today. No body has phoned me yet. Well thats a lie a lady phoned me today only to realise she had the wrong person. Grr. She promised to phone me back when she had dealt with this "urgent" person. Didnt hear from her so phoned this afternoon only to be told by her that she would get back to me by the end of the day. NOPE grrrrrrr. So will phone tomorrow again. At least this afternoon i found an 0800 number so our phone bill wont be that huge. Jayde had her tube fitted today. Was really upset at first but okay now]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:00:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11411&title=weight-gain#11411 <![CDATA[weight gain : Overworked, underpaid blah blah...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11409&title=weight-gain#11409 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 29 June 2005 at 5:45pm

Overworked, underpaid blah blah blah. Definitely not voting Labour in the next election!]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:45:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11409&title=weight-gain#11409 <![CDATA[weight gain : woah, it sounds like such a huge...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11362&title=weight-gain#11362 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 610
Posted: 28 June 2005 at 4:17pm

woah, it sounds like such a huge hassel to get your babies sorted out! that's horrible!
why do they not take anyone seriously? are there long waiting lists or are they just skeptical about what mothers say about their children's health?]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:17:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11362&title=weight-gain#11362 <![CDATA[weight gain : We did the naso gastric tube with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11350&title=weight-gain#11350 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 28 June 2005 at 2:09pm

We did the naso gastric tube with Maya and it was horrible to watch, but it does get results - with her she couldn't keep anything she swallowes down, but she managed to keep the fluids down when they were fed by tube. Good luck!
And definitely hassle Starship, I would ring once a day if need be. Eventually they will get sick of you and give you an appointment. With Maya I got so sick of being fobbed off that I went and sat in the Emergency Department and refused to leave until they admitted her. She saw a paediatrician for the first time the next morning and he couldn't believe that the other doctors in the ED had let things get so bad before they finally gave in and admitted her.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:09:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11350&title=weight-gain#11350 <![CDATA[weight gain : Hi all, I phoned Jaydes paed this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11329&title=weight-gain#11329 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 27 June 2005 at 8:20pm

Hi all, I phoned Jaydes paed this morning (im so glad she is sooo understanding and fantastic) Anyway asked if it was possible to get her feed with a naso gastric tube for a week just to give us both a break. She agreed and said it was something that she had been discussing with the nurse that comes out to check Jayde every week anyway. So that is getting done on wednesday. I also phoned starship thismorning and left a message on their AP re Jaydes appointment. It might be something i do weekly until they get so sick of me that they give me an apt.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:20:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11329&title=weight-gain#11329 <![CDATA[weight gain : Getting sent out neocate sample....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11237&title=weight-gain#11237 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 June 2005 at 3:09pm

Getting sent out neocate sample. So back to the breast pump i go for a week. Have decreased her losec to 10mg as 15 didnt make much of a difference but am going to start giving her gaviscon as well (which we started on but havent used it in conjunction with anything yet). Hmmm just really grasping at straws but spoke to her paed this arvo and she is more than happy for us to try things and see if they work.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2005 15:09:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11237&title=weight-gain#11237 <![CDATA[weight gain : Good gain :o) Keep us posted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11233&title=weight-gain#11233 Author: Donna.I
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 June 2005 at 1:54pm

Good gain :o)

Keep us posted as things go.

Peace :o)
Donna
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"Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you will become."
]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:54:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11233&title=weight-gain#11233 <![CDATA[weight gain : Paed said if she gets auditied...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11217&title=weight-gain#11217 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 23 June 2005 at 12:28pm

Paed said if she gets auditied then she would be in trouble. Its okay we are coping. Nurse came out today Jayde put on 140gms in a week better than last weeks 60gms in 2 weeks. Nurse also thinks it might be good to give neocate a go. So will see what paed says to that. ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:28:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11217&title=weight-gain#11217 <![CDATA[weight gain : But if she has a dairy allergy/intolerance...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11211&title=weight-gain#11211 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 23 June 2005 at 11:03am

But if she has a dairy allergy/intolerance that will probably last longer than six months? Our GP filled in the form for Maya to get the Child Disability allowance until she is 3 (2006) and if she outgrows her allergies before then I just have to let them know. You should push to get it coz every little bit helps.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:03:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11211&title=weight-gain#11211 <![CDATA[weight gain : I wrote a reply to you this morning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11149&title=weight-gain#11149 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 June 2005 at 3:48pm

I wrote a reply to you this morning Emma then lost it and didnt have time to repost. I dont think im entitled to anything as the paed doesnt think Jayde is entitled to the disabilty allowance as they are only ment to get it if problem longer than 12 months. I dont think i could use respite care for her anyway as she drinks best for me. Thanks though.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:48:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11149&title=weight-gain#11149 <![CDATA[weight gain : Starship were great when Maya...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11128&title=weight-gain#11128 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 20 June 2005 at 8:01pm

Starship were great when Maya was there (apart from the emergency department who tried to send her home when she was so sick she ended up being admitted for 7 nights).

I really really hope you get some answers, and get a break soon. It is so tough when your baby is sick, must be even harder with Alyssa as well. Do you get respite care? You would definitely qualify for it if it was something you wanted. We had it with Maya, where the Ministry of Health pays someone to look after her for the equivalent of 28 days a year (or less depending on need). I had a friend look after her which was great for my friend who needed the cash, but also gave me a break to rest as I was feeding hourly all day and all night. Your Plunket nurse should be able to let you know who to contact about it in your area if you're interested.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:01:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11128&title=weight-gain#11128 <![CDATA[weight gain : Maria i hope thing get better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11106&title=weight-gain#11106 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 19 June 2005 at 3:09pm

Maria i hope thing get better for you soon. i had probs with Paris but the pale in comparrison to what you are going through. I do remember having my fair share of times when plunket had visited and weighed her.. and once they were gone I did the same as you. It really sucks. Good luck with starship - my little sis went there for her hips, they were wonderful.]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2005 15:09:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11106&title=weight-gain#11106 <![CDATA[weight gain : Hi, I too have gone through the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11094&title=weight-gain#11094 Author: Donna.I
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 June 2005 at 5:27pm

Hi, I too have gone through the anguish of poor weight gain in my two youngest. At the age of nine months they were failure to thrive. Hannah was losing weight (now 6yrs), so was placed on a calorie supplement. It helped maintain her weight, but little to no gains. She was my biggest baby, nine pounds nine ounces, had maintained a healthy weight till seven months. By a year old she was so petite, and still is. It took surgery in the end to help her, and medications (my children are extreem cases though).

Often finding the right medication and dose for Reflux helps. Sometimes one medication on it's own is not enough. I tried many things to try and help my kids, checking for food allergies too. We all want to do whatever possible for our children, go to any lengths. You are doing just what any parent in your situation would do.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2005 17:27:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11094&title=weight-gain#11094 <![CDATA[weight gain : good luck angelNZ, Gosh, it must...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11089&title=weight-gain#11089 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 June 2005 at 10:33am

good luck angelNZ, Gosh, it must be tough for you!]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:33:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11089&title=weight-gain#11089 <![CDATA[weight gain : Man U are having a hard time of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11086&title=weight-gain#11086 Author: Xander&Harmony
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 June 2005 at 9:12am

Man U are having a hard time of it lately.Hope u get seen by starship soon.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2005 09:12:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11086&title=weight-gain#11086 <![CDATA[weight gain : Paed nurse came out on thursday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11085&title=weight-gain#11085 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 June 2005 at 8:22am

Paed nurse came out on thursday and weighed Jayde. Been two weeks. She had only put on 60gms in two weeks. I just bawled my eyes out. Things are so tough at the moment. Its soooo hard to get her to have any milk. So only thing we can do now is wait for starship. Unfortunately i dont know anyone that works there so cant get speed through the system like here. So will just have to wait. We would go private but Starship are the best dealing with kids and going under G.A. you want the best. Oh well better go. Lissy sick at the moment. I think Jayde is getting it. Will make feeding worse no doubt. ]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2005 08:22:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=11085&title=weight-gain#11085 <![CDATA[weight gain : Rast came back normal. So nothing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=10708&title=weight-gain#10708 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 June 2005 at 9:47pm

Rast came back normal. So nothing really to go on there.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2005 21:47:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=10708&title=weight-gain#10708 <![CDATA[weight gain : That could be right tho Maria,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=10702&title=weight-gain#10702 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 June 2005 at 8:03pm

That could be right tho Maria, Maya didn't grow at all on breastmilk yet as soon as she started on the Pepti her weight started going up. They seemed to think that traces of milk, egg and soya were getting to Maya thru my milk and upseting her digestive system.

I hope you don't have to go thru a gastroscopy, but they aren't so scary. I had one when I was 16, and it was unpleasant, but over really quickly. It woul dbe hard to watch your child go thru tho, I remember when they had to put a feeding tube into Maya I was such a wreck. But hopefully Jayde will improve and not need the gastroscopy.

How were the results of her RAST tests etc.? Have they identified any specific allergies?]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:03:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=10702&title=weight-gain#10702 <![CDATA[weight gain : Just a wee update on Jayde. Since...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=10681&title=weight-gain#10681 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 June 2005 at 9:06am

Just a wee update on Jayde. Since last thurday her feeds have gone downhill again. Screaming arching etc. anyway e-mailed her paed and she spoke to a gastroenterologist at Starshiip Hospital who suggested Jayde go up to 15 mg of losec a day. Also has booked her in at starship for a gastroscopy. Scary stuff, but there is a long waiting list so hopefully things have resolved by the time we get that far down the road. Also we are going to go off breastfeeding for a week and have her totally on pepti. As there may be something coming through my breastmilk??? I know im probably grasping at straws but who knows right. So going to be like a cow for a week and hooked up to my pumping machine.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2005 09:06:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=10681&title=weight-gain#10681 <![CDATA[weight gain : well, from here on in it should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8548&title=weight-gain#8548 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 610
Posted: 26 March 2005 at 8:56am

well, from here on in it should get better and better!!!
hang in there you are doing really well with all this, I admire your strength
!]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:56:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8548&title=weight-gain#8548 <![CDATA[weight gain : I guess it&#039;s true - if it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8532&title=weight-gain#8532 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 March 2005 at 3:19pm

I guess it's true - if it ain't one thing it's another! I really hope things are on the way to being sorted for you guys coz it has been a hard road for you. ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:19:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8532&title=weight-gain#8532 <![CDATA[weight gain : Well plus side today feeds are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8529&title=weight-gain#8529 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 March 2005 at 3:02pm

Well plus side today feeds are going much better. On the downside took Jayde into A&E as she has yellow/green discharge from her vagina. The doctor said looks like urine infection (linked to her not feeding well) but as per usual Jayde being normal happy self doesnt present symptoms, ie temp, crying etc. SO they have taken cultures and will get back to us tomorrow to let us know either way if she needs antibiotics or not. Im sure everything is linked but i guess we just have to nail down what her problem is.]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:02:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8529&title=weight-gain#8529 <![CDATA[weight gain : Oh, boy, what a mission you&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8526&title=weight-gain#8526 Author: daikini
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 March 2005 at 2:44pm

Oh, boy, what a mission you've been through to get those answers. I'm glad to hear that the appropriate people are FINALLY listening to you... good luck with the reflux meds, and I hope that you and Jayde start enjoying breastfeeding again.]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:44:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8526&title=weight-gain#8526 <![CDATA[weight gain : I&#039;m glad you got some answers....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8515&title=weight-gain#8515 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 March 2005 at 9:23am

I'm glad you got some answers. It is really hard whenyou feel like you aren't ebing listened to. Bt fingers crossed the reflux medicine will work and you won't have to go down the Pepti Jnr road. But it's not so bad if you do. If for any reason I need to formula feed my next child they will probably put him/her straight on PJ just in case because Maya has had so many problems.
Good luck with the reflux meds.]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2005 09:23:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8515&title=weight-gain#8515 <![CDATA[weight gain : She is an awesome big sister....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8510&title=weight-gain#8510 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 March 2005 at 10:28pm

She is an awesome big sister. I feel so sorry for her at the moment because of all the time i spend with Jayde (an hour and a half to feed). She used to get really concerned saying "she alright, Shayde alright?)
Now she ignores her crying most of the time. Which is good because i was wondering how bad it was upsetting Lissy. ]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:28:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8510&title=weight-gain#8510 <![CDATA[weight gain : Thats great!! well, not great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8508&title=weight-gain#8508 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 March 2005 at 8:29pm

Thats great!! well, not great about jayde still having trouble feeding, but at least you have someone who will listen and help you out. Wow, just realised Alyssa will be 2 soon!! How is she coping as a big sister?]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2005 20:29:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8508&title=weight-gain#8508 <![CDATA[weight gain : well here goes. We went for our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8505&title=weight-gain#8505 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 March 2005 at 8:09pm

well here goes. We went for our appt yesterday and met the very young paediatrician. We came out of there feeling that she didnt really beleive us as Jayde looks okay (only because i am force feeding her). Anway she sent us for an ECG which came back okay (whew) and had to get a stool sample analised. She also sent me a refferal to a lactation consultant/speech therapist, as we think she must have thought it was the way i was feeding Jayde. I got a little upset then thinking that it would be months until we heard from this person. But as it turns out our family friend/ consultant knew this other lady and told her i couldnt go all easter weekend without being seen. SOoooo had an apt with ST LC today at 8-30am and she saw straight away that it wasnt how i was feeding Jayde and that she was in pain. She thinks it is some sort of lactose intolerence. She also gave me this tube thing to feed her with on my little finger so i can start weening her back to the breast.   (apparently your little finger is like your nipple). SO went home with this and she feed really well for that feed, as i knew she would because she feeds well on something new and then once she figures out it causes her pain she wont have it again. So that LC SP phoned at 2 to ask me how things were going i said she had feed really well but was quite upset and spilly afterwards. SHe asked me if i would like to come in for the afternoon feed so i said okay. Jayde refused breast and only drank 10mls. SHe went and got the doctor that we initially had and must of said something needs to be done because the doctor came back with a perscription for a reflux medication called Rentadine (SP) and also said that she would send away to get me a free tin of pepti-junior to try if renadine didnt work. So at least people are taking us seriously now. Thanks for the support guys.]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2005 20:09:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8505&title=weight-gain#8505 <![CDATA[weight gain : How did you get on with the paediatrician?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8500&title=weight-gain#8500 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 March 2005 at 10:01am

How did you get on with the paediatrician?]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:01:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8500&title=weight-gain#8500 <![CDATA[weight gain : Good luck with your appointment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8477&title=weight-gain#8477 Author: daikini
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 March 2005 at 8:41pm

Good luck with your appointment tomorrow, Maria.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:41:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8477&title=weight-gain#8477 <![CDATA[weight gain : Thanks for all that info Emma....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8462&title=weight-gain#8462 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 March 2005 at 11:46am

Thanks for all that info Emma. Very helpful, was wondering what the cost was. We have southern cross too so will remember that for the claiming thing. Will let you know outcome.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:46:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8462&title=weight-gain#8462 <![CDATA[weight gain : Yep, we did the whole Pepti Junior...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8460&title=weight-gain#8460 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 March 2005 at 11:02am

Yep, we did the whole Pepti Junior thing. It looks and smells awful, but Maya seemed to really like it. I had been breastfeeding until 10 mths when they convinced me to wean her onto the Pepti Jnr and all of a sudden she started growing. I still feel guilty thatI was pressured into stopping breastfeeding, if I could do it over again I think I would try eliminating dairy, egg, soy and peanut from my diet (that's what she's allergic to) to see if that helped, as traces can pass thru the breastmilk. There's nothing I can really do to stop our next child getting allergies, it's just luck of the draw, but I think I will try the restricted diet when breastfeeding.
If you get the Pepti Jnr, or Neocate prescribed for Jayde, your doc will organise a funding # for you from the Ministry of Health which makes it $15 for two tins which is pretty reasonable. And we have Southern Cross so could claim the cost back from them as it is a prescription. Also, WINZ pay a Child Disability Allowance to parents of children who have allergies, your doctor can give you a form if you need it, and it's $75 a fortnight regardless of your income.
Not that I think you will need any of this stuff, but maybe it will help. Otherwise, let me know if you guys are coming to Auckland and I will come and see you or you can come and visit us.


Edited by Maya]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:02:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8460&title=weight-gain#8460 <![CDATA[weight gain : Thanks. I keep thinking of all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8445&title=weight-gain#8445 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 March 2005 at 7:38am

Thanks. I keep thinking of all the problems you had with Maya, and yes it does help to think of what a happy healthy girl she is. Yep if i dont get any luck here there is a specailist in auckland that i can go to who apparently is an expert in reflux babies. I really just want this over so i can enjoy feeding time again. By the way did you get put on pepti junior or some other formula. If its an allergy i think we are going to have to go on that.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:38:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8445&title=weight-gain#8445 <![CDATA[weight gain : I really hope you get some answers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8432&title=weight-gain#8432 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 March 2005 at 8:40pm

I really hope you get some answers Maria. Maya was diagnosed as 'fails to thrive' as a baby and I was heartbroken. I felt like such a failure as a Mum. But we got thru it, as I'm sure you and Jayde will, and well, you've seen Maya now - you'd never know that she didn't gain weight at all for over than 6 mths!
The best advice I can give you tho based on my experience is to trust your gut and push for answers. If you feel something is not right, or you don't agree with what the doctor says, ask for a second opinion, and scream until you get it. It took five visits to the emergency department with my underweight and very sick 9 month old before someone finally took me seriously and treated her the way they should have when it first started at 16 weeks.
We're thinking of you, good luck on Wednesday!]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:40:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8432&title=weight-gain#8432 <![CDATA[weight gain : good - nice to see you may finally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8408&title=weight-gain#8408 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 March 2005 at 3:11pm

good - nice to see you may finally get some answers. keep us posted and good luck]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:11:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8408&title=weight-gain#8408 <![CDATA[weight gain : well have finally got an appt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8404&title=weight-gain#8404 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 March 2005 at 1:35pm

well have finally got an appt to a see a pediatrician. Yay. Hopefully get some answers. I'm getting so stressed out at Jayde crying at every feed time. I finally broke down in tears this morning talking on the phone to the hosptials lactation consultant (who is also an old family friend) She told me that she would call the child health clinic to see when my apt was. Got a call back 5 mins later from the child health clinic saying they had a cancelation on wed and i could come in then. I feel so releived we only have to tough it out until then.]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:35:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=8404&title=weight-gain#8404 <![CDATA[weight gain : Yay!!!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7977&title=weight-gain#7977 Author: daikini
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 March 2005 at 12:22pm

Yay!!!!!]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2005 12:22:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7977&title=weight-gain#7977 <![CDATA[weight gain : Thats awesome news - glad its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7974&title=weight-gain#7974 Author: angel
Subject: 610
Posted: 01 March 2005 at 11:04am

Thats awesome news - glad its all working out for you now ]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2005 11:04:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7974&title=weight-gain#7974 <![CDATA[weight gain : kewl - certainly takes the stress...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7961&title=weight-gain#7961 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 28 February 2005 at 10:05pm

kewl - certainly takes the stress out of feed times when you aren't worrying whether baby's having enough. good gain! am glad it's working for you. ]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:05:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7961&title=weight-gain#7961 <![CDATA[weight gain : Congrats Maria, you must be feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7947&title=weight-gain#7947 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 28 February 2005 at 8:28pm

Congrats Maria, you must be feeling relieved!]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:28:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7947&title=weight-gain#7947 <![CDATA[weight gain : thats great!! Glad to hear you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7945&title=weight-gain#7945 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 28 February 2005 at 8:20pm

thats great!! Glad to hear you guys are much happier!! ]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:20:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7945&title=weight-gain#7945 <![CDATA[weight gain : YAY . Jayde got weighed today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7940&title=weight-gain#7940 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 28 February 2005 at 4:10pm

YAY . Jayde got weighed today and has put on 130gms in 4 days that is way more than she has been doing in a whole week. SO the formula must be working. Shes having it after all of her feeds except her morning feed. Thanks for all your help!]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:10:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7940&title=weight-gain#7940 <![CDATA[weight gain : yep, i struggled on too long too,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7881&title=weight-gain#7881 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 February 2005 at 9:09pm

yep, i struggled on too long too, and ended up with the bottle taking over.. but Paris benefitted and while i still had a bit of guilt, in the end it made all the difference, and helped me relax and actually enjoy feeding her. we used the heinz nurture stuff, but my sister used the karicare stuff.. both are just as good.
good luck and hopefully baby will be a bit more settled and mum will be able to relax! (if there is such a thing with 2 kids) ]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2005 21:09:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7881&title=weight-gain#7881 <![CDATA[weight gain : Good luck Maria. Its tough when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7870&title=weight-gain#7870 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 February 2005 at 8:01pm

Good luck Maria. Its tough when we are bombarded with the message that breast is best. It's not always - Maya stopped growing at 5 mths but I stubbornly perservered with the breast until eventually she was so thin and sick she ended up in hospital and then I felt so guilty! At 10 mths we put her on formula, and she is now a healthy weight for her age.
Good luck, and the Karicare dieticians are great too. I rang them a few times when we were thinking about weaning Maya and they sent me free samples and info on bottle feeding etc.]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2005 20:01:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7870&title=weight-gain#7870 <![CDATA[weight gain : My doctor was fantastic. Gave...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7864&title=weight-gain#7864 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 25 February 2005 at 2:46pm

My doctor was fantastic. Gave me some Karicare samples the gold and the normal one. Ive got to go back and see her next week. She told me to breast feed first but as soon as Jayde starts crying or going to sleep at the breast give her the bottle to top up. Hopefully it works. Shes not taking much formula at the moment but i guess some is better than none. ]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:46:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7864&title=weight-gain#7864 <![CDATA[weight gain : I decided to start bottle feeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7855&title=weight-gain#7855 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 February 2005 at 11:26pm

I decided to start bottle feeding Jake at three months because I started back at work. Initially i decided to express, but it is just so difficult to get enough for baby to be satisfied with. As someone else said, much better to have a relaxed mum with a bottle and formlua, than a stressed out one, with breast milk.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:26:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7855&title=weight-gain#7855 <![CDATA[weight gain : my sisters boy had tongue tie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7850&title=weight-gain#7850 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 February 2005 at 4:29pm

my sisters boy had tongue tie when he was born and that affected his feeding and weight gain too. soo much can have an impact...i hope your dr is supportive of your bottle feeding choice and gives your the info you need. all the best. ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2005 16:29:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7850&title=weight-gain#7850 <![CDATA[weight gain : I don&#039;t think formula makes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7848&title=weight-gain#7848 Author: melz
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 February 2005 at 4:09pm

I don't think formula makes a huge difference to a childs development. I appreciate there are a huge number of good things in breast milk but if it comes down to a choice between an exhausted mum and a baby that is not thriving then formula has to better for everyone.

I put Angie onto formula at 3 months as I was just exhausted, she wasn't sleeping well and if you told me your name I couldn't remember it 5 minutes later. We used Karicare formula and after the first day where she wasn't interested she was quite happy. ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2005 16:09:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7848&title=weight-gain#7848 <![CDATA[weight gain : All the best, hope you can work...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7840&title=weight-gain#7840 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 February 2005 at 11:25am

All the best, hope you can work somthing out that works for you all]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2005 11:25:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7840&title=weight-gain#7840 <![CDATA[weight gain : I have finally had enough of looking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7839&title=weight-gain#7839 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 24 February 2005 at 10:55am

I have finally had enough of looking at my poor little starving baby. going to my doctor today to discuss what formula she reccommends and formula feeding. (Never done it and just want to know ins and outs)

I feel so horrible but i know its best for her in the long run. Ill still breast feed her first. Plus im exhusted from expressing all the time, its now taking me an hour and a half to get between 80 and 100mls. SO my supply is getting less because im so tired. Thismorning i was up since 4-30. Feed Jayde, expressed, went to bed but then rob got up, then lissy got up. Anyway will let you all know her progress on monday and see if formula works.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:55:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7839&title=weight-gain#7839 <![CDATA[weight gain : I have a friend who had enough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7750&title=weight-gain#7750 Author: nuttymama
Subject: 610
Posted: 22 February 2005 at 7:04am

I have a friend who had enough milk to feed a small army, however her child failed to thrive and it turned out she had heaps of milk but it wasn't stong enough for bubs, she alternated between breast feeds and formula and bubs thrived. As for plunket I find them pretty useless! I have the added advantage that my doctor is also a trained midwife so I tend to go to her with problems. We are having probs with supply and I was devasted when I found I could'nt fully feed abby so I know how frustrating it can be. I top her up with formula and it sasifies my need to breastfeed (last baby) and her need for huge amounts of food. Good luck. Ps my sis is a manager at McD's and you guys can ask for unsalted chips for the kids and they have to do it. ]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2005 07:04:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7750&title=weight-gain#7750 <![CDATA[weight gain : hhhm may try that if probs arise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7740&title=weight-gain#7740 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 February 2005 at 8:53pm

hhhm may try that if probs arise with next one]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:53:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7740&title=weight-gain#7740 <![CDATA[weight gain : Sophie had a preference to start...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7739&title=weight-gain#7739 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 February 2005 at 8:49pm

Sophie had a preference to start with, I had to rugby hold her to trty and trick her - worked quite well]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:49:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7739&title=weight-gain#7739 <![CDATA[weight gain : its the left with us that she...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7732&title=weight-gain#7732 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 February 2005 at 2:57pm

its the left with us that she hates]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:57:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7732&title=weight-gain#7732 <![CDATA[weight gain : Maya was the opposite - she rejected...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7723&title=weight-gain#7723 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 21 February 2005 at 11:14am

Maya was the opposite - she rejected the left side lol. That's also the side I got mastitis in so I had to totally retrain her to feed off that side.
Funny too, even at 10 mths when we were both pretty much experts at the whole feeding thing, she still favoured the right side over the left. And when I started bottle feeding about the same time, she would only lie facing the right side. Funny baby that she is.]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:14:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7723&title=weight-gain#7723 <![CDATA[weight gain : can i ask.. is it by any chance...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7705&title=weight-gain#7705 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 20 February 2005 at 8:25pm

can i ask.. is it by any chance the right side that she rejects? just out of interest.. cos paris did the same.   argh, by 6 months she was down to one feed from the left side only in the morning.. the rest were formula.. as she dropped each feed i would give the bottle.. but hung on for far too long i think. one day she just woke up and wouldn't even take that.]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:25:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7705&title=weight-gain#7705 <![CDATA[weight gain : yep, letting her totally empty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7690&title=weight-gain#7690 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 6:54pm

yep, letting her totally empty one breast then offering her the other. Giving her the side she doesnt like first. I was starting her off on alternate sides but got told to give her the side she doesnt like most first as she is less likely to reject it. But keep the ideas coming, much appreciated.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:54:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7690&title=weight-gain#7690 <![CDATA[weight gain : Do you just feed her on the one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7685&title=weight-gain#7685 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 4:06pm

Do you just feed her on the one side?  If you are feeding on both sides you could try putting her back on the same side for a top up, instead of the other, that wat she should get more hind milk which is the stuff with lots of fat etc.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 16:06:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7685&title=weight-gain#7685 <![CDATA[weight gain : yeah, been to gp, throat ears...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7683&title=weight-gain#7683 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 3:46pm

yeah, been to gp, throat ears etc is fine. Dont think i need La leche as latch etc is fine and i have heaps of milk. I can express 100mls after a feed so there is lots there and i thought she was feeding heaps better too, go figure. I've been told maybe she just has a quick metabolism, who knows. Anyway i guess at least she is gaining something. Thanks for the support guys.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:46:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7683&title=weight-gain#7683 <![CDATA[weight gain : Have you mentioned it to your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7682&title=weight-gain#7682 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 3:38pm

Have you mentioned it to your GP Maria? We have a great GP who really listens and she was one of the few people who took me seriously when Maya wasn't thriving. Maybe you could mention your concerns to your GP and they can check whether there are any underlying causes like not sucking properly or whatever. That might give you some more ideas.
But most likely Jayde is just growing a little slower than usual. Maya was hug eborn, then slowed right down. She's still small for her age, but perfectly healthy.
Good luck, but I'm sure Jayde will be fine, after all you breastfed Alyssa successfully without too many problems, so this time round you know what you're doing.
]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:38:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7682&title=weight-gain#7682 <![CDATA[weight gain : When I got Ella weighed at 8 months,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7681&title=weight-gain#7681 Author: angel
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 3:25pm

When I got Ella weighed at 8 months, she had only gained 140grams in a month. I started dropping breastfeeds and putting her on formula the next day, by 9 months she was down to 1 breastfeed per day and had gained 700grams in that month. Not saying that you should put her on formula though, just that it made a big difference for us.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:25:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7681&title=weight-gain#7681 <![CDATA[weight gain : Hi, Have you given La Leche or...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7680&title=weight-gain#7680 Author: kerryberry
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 3:19pm

Hi,

Have you given La Leche or one of them specialist breatfeeding peoples a go.......I can hardly give advise, but I know the last time I had a baby the age of Jayde (11 years ago), Plunket were damned useless in this area. I actually gave up b/feeding at 6 weeks due to pure frustration thinking I was doing it all wrong. As it turned out, darian's (my son) skeletal plates had been slightly squished at birth (forceps) and so he couldn't suck properly. A cranial osteopath had him fixed in 2 sessions.....if only I had known that at the time, could have saved everyone a lot of drama.

Good Luck....:-)]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:19:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7680&title=weight-gain#7680 <![CDATA[weight gain : Jayde only put on 80gms this week....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7677&title=weight-gain#7677 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 2:43pm

Jayde only put on 80gms this week. im at a loss of what to do now...... I thought she would have put on heaps from all the exta effot im going to expressing etc.   Grrrrrrrrrrrrr Rob nearly came home from work as i was so upset when i phoned him. Talked him into staying there, nothing he can do anyway. Plunket had no more advise for me so that sucked.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:43:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7677&title=weight-gain#7677 <![CDATA[weight gain : lol. i am getting better at it,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7672&title=weight-gain#7672 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 12:37pm

lol. i am getting better at it, had a nice day at home with paris yesterday, and managed to get quite a bit done.. feel very proud.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:37:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7672&title=weight-gain#7672 <![CDATA[weight gain : i can&#039;t fold them at all....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7671&title=weight-gain#7671 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 12:02pm

i can't fold them at all. I had to ask the midwife to come in each time I wanted to change Jake in the hospital. Quite embarressing.

that and I hate washing, dioshes, clothes the floor.....whatever....actu7ally come to think of it.

I HATE HOUSEWORK!!!   I am so getting a cleaner]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7671&title=weight-gain#7671 <![CDATA[weight gain : I like cloth better than disposible...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7666&title=weight-gain#7666 Author: lou
Subject: 610
Posted: 18 February 2005 at 7:48am

I like cloth better than disposible - sooo much cheaper and also I couldn't stand all the bags of wet nappies I'd end up with wait for rubbish day.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2005 07:48:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7666&title=weight-gain#7666 <![CDATA[weight gain : I use cloth on Ella... very easy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7662&title=weight-gain#7662 Author: angel
Subject: 610
Posted: 17 February 2005 at 9:50pm

I use cloth on Ella... very easy really, if you get fitted nappies you dont need to know how to fold the flat ones. I still like to use flats though because they dry so quick, but fitteds are obviously easier. Dont get any nappy rash unless she has a round of diahorrea (from teething usually), and use microfleece for liners because it lets moisture through but doesnt absorb it.]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:50:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7662&title=weight-gain#7662 <![CDATA[weight gain : we got cloth nappies, and up the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7659&title=weight-gain#7659 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 17 February 2005 at 9:09pm

we got cloth nappies, and up the hospital for the first few days i sorta liked them, then by day 3 i thought stuff this, theres some samples here of huggies and treasures, and after that i was sold. i think it also didn't help that while i knew how to fold nappies, no matter what did i could NEVER fold them small enough! my older sister came to visit me in the hospital just a few hours after i had paris and she folded heaps of nappies for me to use.. i even tried taking one of hers undone and redoing it step by step and it still didn't work out right.

lol, pink.. i said that too, but its all everyone gives you when you have a girl - i hadn't bought any myself, it was all gifts.. then of course you HAVE to use it, and then they look so cute. and that's the end of that.   plus theres the fact that a few times when i dressed paris in a really neat blue outift, people presumed she was a boy "shock horror!" actually, come to think of it, there were a few times when people still asked "girl or boy" when she was fully decked in pink. now i'm worried .

Edited by mum2paris]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:09:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7659&title=weight-gain#7659 <![CDATA[weight gain : We managed to avoid nappy rash...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7637&title=weight-gain#7637 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 17 February 2005 at 3:13pm

We managed to avoid nappy rash by using powder at every change, and used liners to try and contain the yuckiness, but especially when she was really small there were some huge explosions that ended up eveywhere ]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 15:13:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7637&title=weight-gain#7637 <![CDATA[weight gain : yep i did cloth nappies for a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7632&title=weight-gain#7632 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 610
Posted: 17 February 2005 at 2:12pm

yep i did cloth nappies for a month. Then Alyssa got nappy rash and that was the end of that.]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:12:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7632&title=weight-gain#7632 <![CDATA[weight gain : LOL we were going to do the whole...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7628&title=weight-gain#7628 Author: Gwyn_n_Pete
Subject: 610
Posted: 17 February 2005 at 1:37pm

LOL we were going to do the whole cloth nappies thing, we even went out and bought about 40 of the things. After that first poo though there was no way LOL. When I was pregnant I always said I wont dress Gracie in pink but it's pretty much all she wears, LOL it's just so cute!]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 13:37:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7628&title=weight-gain#7628 <![CDATA[weight gain : I did cloth nappies. I am superwoman...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7626&title=weight-gain#7626 Author: Maya
Subject: 610
Posted: 17 February 2005 at 12:50pm

I did cloth nappies. I am superwoman ]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:50:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7626&title=weight-gain#7626 <![CDATA[weight gain : I even have a collectin of cloth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7620&title=weight-gain#7620 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 16 February 2005 at 11:44pm

I even have a collectin of cloth nappies

"my child won't be in disposables...so bad for the environment"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2005 23:44:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7620&title=weight-gain#7620 <![CDATA[weight gain : lol, yep.. before she had her...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7606&title=weight-gain#7606 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 610
Posted: 16 February 2005 at 4:04pm

lol, yep.. before she had her baby, my little sister got what i call "my child" disease.. everything was "my child will never do that/have this" lolol. well, who's laughing now.. ]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:04:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7606&title=weight-gain#7606 <![CDATA[weight gain : I bet this eating hcips things...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7591&title=weight-gain#7591 Author: lizzle
Subject: 610
Posted: 16 February 2005 at 11:54am

I bet this eating hcips things is one of the "my child will never do that" things that we all say, and then do once we have the baby./ I remember "my child will not have a dummy"....he's sucking on one now.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2005 11:54:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7591&title=weight-gain#7591 <![CDATA[weight gain : Hey guys havn&#039;t been on in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7583&title=weight-gain#7583 Author: Gwyn_n_Pete
Subject: 610
Posted: 16 February 2005 at 11:13am

Hey guys havn't been on in a while so I'm a lil behind but going back to the original breastfeeding worries. Have you tried contacting the La Leche League at all? They are suppoed to be really good with helping with breastfeeding problems.
As far as fast food goes I'll probably let Gracie have it when she's older but I'll definately stay away from McDonalds, my mum got a really REALLY bad case of gastroenteritis (food poisoning) from McD's and was sick for 2 weeks and was in hospital for about 5 days.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2005 11:13:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7583&title=weight-gain#7583 <![CDATA[weight gain : i used to suck the salt off the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7580&title=weight-gain#7580 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 610
Posted: 16 February 2005 at 9:43am

i used to suck the salt off the mcd's chips before giving to my boy...lots of people say he is small for his age, but he is happy and healthy and eats a balanced diet, more so than his mom sometimes, so what the hey i say. (best chips probably tho if you are worried is Wendy's cause they dont salt them at all.)]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2005 09:43:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=610&PID=7580&title=weight-gain#7580