running That distractibility (you know what I mean ) is very common from this age I think. I do think that sometimes los feed a bit less because of it. C is starting to do it too. I can't talk while feeding or she comes off. Unfortunately the dcs are in the habit of shouting from some other part of the house to me to ask me something, generally just when I'm feeding C. If I don't answer they end up shouting even more, so I end up shouting back and C obviously doesn't like it. I think it would be very interesting to see what a lactation consultant has to say. As for introducing a bottle feed. I must second Tummum and say that evening might not be the best time to start. In the evening babies are more tired + they need the special bf cuddle more than during an awake daytime feed. I give C a bottle (of EBM) couple of times a week to keep her in the habit of using a teat and I find that her mid-morning feed or a feed just after a nap work best.
looby don't worry. It's early days with your plan. Try and do a bit of expressing in the night. Also, C keeps rooting and rooting after a feed sometimes, but not because she's hungry, but because she's actually quite enjoying herself and doesn't want to let go. She gets really angry when in the end I do prise her off, but soon settles. Maybe M is a bit like that?
grumpy Fantastic another rolling baby!
llare at the sitting. He must be so strong.
No rolling or sitting here. Just sit ups and leg ups . She is a real chatterbox though, so I think that'll be her strength. When I talk to her I can often see her lips move along as if she's trying to imitate me. Really funny.
high chair We've got a high chair in the loft at the other house. It doesn't recline and C is nowhere near sitting, so I can't just use it yet. She loves sitting with us at the table though and so I spend a lot of meals with her on my lap.
gert I get worst case scenarios popping into my head all the time too. My latst worry was "will I get everyone out in case of a fire?" A few months ago I was watching "Loose Women" and they were discussing what motherhood does to you. One of the loose women said exactly what you said. So I think it's very normal and very common. Maybe nature's way to make sure we keep our babies safe?
Has anyone else's lo started to show the 1st signs of separation anxiety? C seems to cry when I leave the room lately and I get a big grin when I come back. So I've started to carry her around with me a lot more again. I can see more housework with a sling coming.