Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 I know exactly how you feel!!! My doctor tryied to push me to introduce cereal and solids to the girls at 4 months also. He made me feel like if I didn't I would starve my children. But this is also the same doctor that told me at the gilrs 9 month check up that it was time to stop nursing cause it was gross!. Needless to say I changed doctors. The girls didn't start eating any solid foods until they were 10 months and by that time they had already tripled their birthweight so itwasn't like they were hurting for food. I also had a iron test done to show the doctor that just because I was nursing doesn't mean they were anemic and sure enough their iron level was perfectly normal. YOu are doing a great job and have made the right decision! YOur baby is doing just fine on mommy milk! Take care! Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 I know exactly how you feel!!! My doctor tryied to push me to introduce cereal and solids to the girls at 4 months also. He made me feel like if I didn't I would starve my children. But this is also the same doctor that told me at the gilrs 9 month check up that it was time to stop nursing cause it was gross!. Needless to say I changed doctors. The girls didn't start eating any solid foods until they were 10 months and by that time they had already tripled their birthweight so itwasn't like they were hurting for food. I also had a iron test done to show the doctor that just because I was nursing doesn't mean they were anemic and sure enough their iron level was perfectly normal. YOu are doing a great job and have made the right decision! YOur baby is doing just fine on mommy milk! Take care! Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Yeah I am not starting my 5 month old on solids until she is over 6 months. I am not even going to give her cereal but make my own food for her at home. Come vote for Chauncy at: <A HREF= " http://www.20ishparents.com/kcontest/contest.shtml " >20ish Parents Cute Kids Contest</A> Misty SAHM to my wild and crazy girl <A HREF= " Rae</A> born 9/96 and my beautiful breast fed baby <A HREF= " Joy</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Yeah I am not starting my 5 month old on solids until she is over 6 months. I am not even going to give her cereal but make my own food for her at home. Come vote for Chauncy at: <A HREF= " http://www.20ishparents.com/kcontest/contest.shtml " >20ish Parents Cute Kids Contest</A> Misty SAHM to my wild and crazy girl <A HREF= " Rae</A> born 9/96 and my beautiful breast fed baby <A HREF= " Joy</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Good for you, my doctor would tell me I 'could' start solids/juice if I wanted to, but made it clear it was up to me and that my babies were doing just fine on breastmilk alone. Trust your instincts! Mine didn't get anything till 6 months either and I have the best eaters that I know of, they will eat absolutely anything and plenty of it. BTW, my oldest dd is named Rebekah (she's 11) and youngest son is named (he's 6) Sue At 09:14 PM 6/20/00 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, > >We had in to the DR's office for her 4 month check-up today. She is >doing great, no concerns on growth, development, sleep, bfing, etc. But Dr. >M. took a stance on feedings that I considered very " anti-bfing " . > >He didn't ask if we had questions about starting solid foods. He didn't ask >if was demonstrating readiness for solid foods. He DID say that we >should start giving her *iron-fortified cereal.* He didn't check her iron >level either. > >This was really dismaying since our last pediatrician was very pro-bfing and >discouraged any solids before 6 months. Dr. B. questioned developmental >readiness and took a " wait and see " approach to many things. To further >complicate matters, Dr. M. is late 20's and a resident physician (at a >training hospital) >and Dr. B. is 50+ and in an established practice.. > >Gerry..... I could have just screamed. Instead I told Dr. M. that >was not showing indications of wanting to eat solids, I had no reason to >suspect she was anemic, and I would wait a while before I thought about >giving cereal. Then he started in about introducing textures which I >ignored. > >Fortunately DH was with me and agrees with me on waiting. (DS started >solids after 6 mo and at 28 months eats most anything.) > >Had to vent. THANKS, > >Amy Lynn M. > > 2-10-00 > 1-25-00 > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >STEALS AND DEALS! Cheapest prices on airfare, new cars, insurance, maids, >contractors, collectibles, more. Get exactly what you want at the lowest >price. New FREE service! >http://click./1/5746/0/_/410002/_/961553597/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Good for you, my doctor would tell me I 'could' start solids/juice if I wanted to, but made it clear it was up to me and that my babies were doing just fine on breastmilk alone. Trust your instincts! Mine didn't get anything till 6 months either and I have the best eaters that I know of, they will eat absolutely anything and plenty of it. BTW, my oldest dd is named Rebekah (she's 11) and youngest son is named (he's 6) Sue At 09:14 PM 6/20/00 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, > >We had in to the DR's office for her 4 month check-up today. She is >doing great, no concerns on growth, development, sleep, bfing, etc. But Dr. >M. took a stance on feedings that I considered very " anti-bfing " . > >He didn't ask if we had questions about starting solid foods. He didn't ask >if was demonstrating readiness for solid foods. He DID say that we >should start giving her *iron-fortified cereal.* He didn't check her iron >level either. > >This was really dismaying since our last pediatrician was very pro-bfing and >discouraged any solids before 6 months. Dr. B. questioned developmental >readiness and took a " wait and see " approach to many things. To further >complicate matters, Dr. M. is late 20's and a resident physician (at a >training hospital) >and Dr. B. is 50+ and in an established practice.. > >Gerry..... I could have just screamed. Instead I told Dr. M. that >was not showing indications of wanting to eat solids, I had no reason to >suspect she was anemic, and I would wait a while before I thought about >giving cereal. Then he started in about introducing textures which I >ignored. > >Fortunately DH was with me and agrees with me on waiting. (DS started >solids after 6 mo and at 28 months eats most anything.) > >Had to vent. THANKS, > >Amy Lynn M. > > 2-10-00 > 1-25-00 > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >STEALS AND DEALS! Cheapest prices on airfare, new cars, insurance, maids, >contractors, collectibles, more. Get exactly what you want at the lowest >price. New FREE service! >http://click./1/5746/0/_/410002/_/961553597/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Good for you, my doctor would tell me I 'could' start solids/juice if I wanted to, but made it clear it was up to me and that my babies were doing just fine on breastmilk alone. Trust your instincts! Mine didn't get anything till 6 months either and I have the best eaters that I know of, they will eat absolutely anything and plenty of it. BTW, my oldest dd is named Rebekah (she's 11) and youngest son is named (he's 6) Sue At 09:14 PM 6/20/00 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, > >We had in to the DR's office for her 4 month check-up today. She is >doing great, no concerns on growth, development, sleep, bfing, etc. But Dr. >M. took a stance on feedings that I considered very " anti-bfing " . > >He didn't ask if we had questions about starting solid foods. He didn't ask >if was demonstrating readiness for solid foods. He DID say that we >should start giving her *iron-fortified cereal.* He didn't check her iron >level either. > >This was really dismaying since our last pediatrician was very pro-bfing and >discouraged any solids before 6 months. Dr. B. questioned developmental >readiness and took a " wait and see " approach to many things. To further >complicate matters, Dr. M. is late 20's and a resident physician (at a >training hospital) >and Dr. B. is 50+ and in an established practice.. > >Gerry..... I could have just screamed. Instead I told Dr. M. that >was not showing indications of wanting to eat solids, I had no reason to >suspect she was anemic, and I would wait a while before I thought about >giving cereal. Then he started in about introducing textures which I >ignored. > >Fortunately DH was with me and agrees with me on waiting. (DS started >solids after 6 mo and at 28 months eats most anything.) > >Had to vent. THANKS, > >Amy Lynn M. > > 2-10-00 > 1-25-00 > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >STEALS AND DEALS! Cheapest prices on airfare, new cars, insurance, maids, >contractors, collectibles, more. Get exactly what you want at the lowest >price. New FREE service! >http://click./1/5746/0/_/410002/_/961553597/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 > Fortunately DH was with me and agrees with me on waiting. (DS started > solids after 6 mo and at 28 months eats most anything.) At least you have the knowledge to ignore the new Dr!! Maybe you should send him (or take to your next appt) the current AAP recommendations! (6 months or later!) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://www.members.home.net/lgazley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 > Good for you, my doctor would tell me I 'could' start solids/juice if I > wanted to, but made it clear it was up to me and that my babies were doing > just fine on breastmilk alone. Trust your instincts! Mine didn't get > anything till 6 months either and I have the best eaters that I know of, > they will eat absolutely anything and plenty of it. > > BTW, my oldest dd is named Rebekah (she's 11) and youngest son is named > (he's 6) > Sue This was exactly where my first pediatrician was. I loved that doctor. But moving does this to one. Isn't it funny how names repeat like this? >At least you have the knowledge to ignore the new Dr!! Maybe you should send >him (or take to your next appt) the current AAP recommendations! (6 months >or later!) > Gazley I know, if this had been my doctor the first time around, my son would have started cereal tonight (and the doctor would have been much happier.) I talked to DH tonight, and told him that I am going to write a letter to the doctor. I plan to put in some information for him to study as well. >>and Jodi, I wish I could change doctors, but our health plan ties us into using the staff physicians at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. If we need a doctor on a day that Dr. M. doesn't see patients we will see someone else, but I feel like maybe it is my duty as an experienced BFing mom to educate this fellow so that he does better by the next bfing mom who doesn't have my experience. Thanks, Ladies, You are just what I needed to feel a lot more positive as I go to sleep tonight. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 GOOD FOR YOU!! My son was strictly breast fed until he was 6 1/2 half months. He then started very slowly on little bits of homemade cereal mixed with breastmilk. He then had homemade veggies and fruits and then onto grains. He is now almost 11 months old and is still nursing 4-5 times per day and is eating a wide variety of homemade foods. I have a little baby food grinder that I use and I also make large portions of food for him and then use the food processor and freeze it. It's a little bit more work but it's worth it. - SAHM to Re: 's 4 month check-up > Yeah I am not starting my 5 month old on solids until she is over 6 months. > I am not even going to give her cereal but make my own food for her at home. > > Come vote for Chauncy at: <A > HREF= " http://www.20ishparents.com/kcontest/contest.shtml " >20ish Parents Cute > Kids Contest</A> Misty SAHM to my wild and crazy girl > <A > HREF= " Rae</A> born 9/96 > and my > beautiful breast fed baby <A > HREF= " Joy</A> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Free @Backup service! Click here for your free trial of @Backup. > @Backup is the most convenient way to securely protect and access > your files online. Try it now and receive 300 MyPoints. > http://click./1/5668/0/_/410002/_/961563985/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 GOOD FOR YOU!! My son was strictly breast fed until he was 6 1/2 half months. He then started very slowly on little bits of homemade cereal mixed with breastmilk. He then had homemade veggies and fruits and then onto grains. He is now almost 11 months old and is still nursing 4-5 times per day and is eating a wide variety of homemade foods. I have a little baby food grinder that I use and I also make large portions of food for him and then use the food processor and freeze it. It's a little bit more work but it's worth it. - SAHM to Re: 's 4 month check-up > Yeah I am not starting my 5 month old on solids until she is over 6 months. > I am not even going to give her cereal but make my own food for her at home. > > Come vote for Chauncy at: <A > HREF= " http://www.20ishparents.com/kcontest/contest.shtml " >20ish Parents Cute > Kids Contest</A> Misty SAHM to my wild and crazy girl > <A > HREF= " Rae</A> born 9/96 > and my > beautiful breast fed baby <A > HREF= " Joy</A> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Free @Backup service! Click here for your free trial of @Backup. > @Backup is the most convenient way to securely protect and access > your files online. Try it now and receive 300 MyPoints. > http://click./1/5668/0/_/410002/_/961563985/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 GOOD FOR YOU!! My son was strictly breast fed until he was 6 1/2 half months. He then started very slowly on little bits of homemade cereal mixed with breastmilk. He then had homemade veggies and fruits and then onto grains. He is now almost 11 months old and is still nursing 4-5 times per day and is eating a wide variety of homemade foods. I have a little baby food grinder that I use and I also make large portions of food for him and then use the food processor and freeze it. It's a little bit more work but it's worth it. - SAHM to Re: 's 4 month check-up > Yeah I am not starting my 5 month old on solids until she is over 6 months. > I am not even going to give her cereal but make my own food for her at home. > > Come vote for Chauncy at: <A > HREF= " http://www.20ishparents.com/kcontest/contest.shtml " >20ish Parents Cute > Kids Contest</A> Misty SAHM to my wild and crazy girl > <A > HREF= " Rae</A> born 9/96 > and my > beautiful breast fed baby <A > HREF= " Joy</A> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Free @Backup service! Click here for your free trial of @Backup. > @Backup is the most convenient way to securely protect and access > your files online. Try it now and receive 300 MyPoints. > http://click./1/5668/0/_/410002/_/961563985/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Mikayla goes in for her 4 month check up tommorrow, I hope her DOC does not tell me to introduce solids this early. I know he gives the floride drops at 6 months, which I wil not use on my baby. i never used them n my other son either, I tried telling the Doc I would not use them, but he gives me the prescription anyway, and I throw it in the garbage:-) Beckie >From: twinsmegmac@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: Re: 's 4 month check-up >Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 23:08:44 EDT > >I know exactly how you feel!!! My doctor tryied to push me to introduce >cereal and solids to the girls at 4 months also. He made me feel like if I >didn't I would starve my children. But this is also the same doctor that >told me at the gilrs 9 month check up that it was time to stop nursing >cause >it was gross!. Needless to say I changed doctors. The girls didn't start >eating any solid foods until they were 10 months and by that time they had >already tripled their birthweight so itwasn't like they were hurting for >food. I also had a iron test done to show the doctor that just because I >was >nursing doesn't mean they were anemic and sure enough their iron level was >perfectly normal. YOu are doing a great job and have made the right >decision! YOur baby is doing just fine on mommy milk! Take care! > >Jodi >Mommy to twin girls > and >Mackenzie >7-11-1999 >icq#70190079 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Amy, We just had Sam for his 4 mo. checkup on Thursday. When we had him for his 2 mo. checkup the Dr. said I could start giving him juice. This time he said I could start cereal. I don't think he is even physically ready for it - I thought they had to be able to sit up and not have the " tongue thrust " before solids. He weighed 12-8, he was 7-2 at birth - not a big baby. I haven't given him juice yet either - what do you guys all do during these hot summer months - do you offer anything else to drink other than bm? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Amy, We just had Sam for his 4 mo. checkup on Thursday. When we had him for his 2 mo. checkup the Dr. said I could start giving him juice. This time he said I could start cereal. I don't think he is even physically ready for it - I thought they had to be able to sit up and not have the " tongue thrust " before solids. He weighed 12-8, he was 7-2 at birth - not a big baby. I haven't given him juice yet either - what do you guys all do during these hot summer months - do you offer anything else to drink other than bm? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Amy, We just had Sam for his 4 mo. checkup on Thursday. When we had him for his 2 mo. checkup the Dr. said I could start giving him juice. This time he said I could start cereal. I don't think he is even physically ready for it - I thought they had to be able to sit up and not have the " tongue thrust " before solids. He weighed 12-8, he was 7-2 at birth - not a big baby. I haven't given him juice yet either - what do you guys all do during these hot summer months - do you offer anything else to drink other than bm? Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 my litle chunk is almost tripling her birth weight at 4 months:-) But she still only nurses every 3 or so hours, and sleeps 8-10 hours at night. she does stare at our food, but she shows no real signs of needing anything but breastmilk. Beckie > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: <breastfeedingegroups> >Subject: Re: 's 4 month check-up >Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 07:05:43 -0700 > >Joan, >I live in Tucson, AZ where it is incredibly hot and dry. I have never >thought about offering anything other than BM. I just read something the >other day that said it is plenty to keep baby hydrated through the summer. > >I can't imagine your Dr telling you to give your baby juice at 2 months! >That seems pretty early. I read the other day on something I got in the >mail that signs baby is ready for cereal are that they can sit with >assistance and that they have doubled their birth weights. I wouldn't get >in any hurry to give your baby anything other than BM right now. >Tina and Blake 4-2-00 > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 my litle chunk is almost tripling her birth weight at 4 months:-) But she still only nurses every 3 or so hours, and sleeps 8-10 hours at night. she does stare at our food, but she shows no real signs of needing anything but breastmilk. Beckie > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: <breastfeedingegroups> >Subject: Re: 's 4 month check-up >Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 07:05:43 -0700 > >Joan, >I live in Tucson, AZ where it is incredibly hot and dry. I have never >thought about offering anything other than BM. I just read something the >other day that said it is plenty to keep baby hydrated through the summer. > >I can't imagine your Dr telling you to give your baby juice at 2 months! >That seems pretty early. I read the other day on something I got in the >mail that signs baby is ready for cereal are that they can sit with >assistance and that they have doubled their birth weights. I wouldn't get >in any hurry to give your baby anything other than BM right now. >Tina and Blake 4-2-00 > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 my litle chunk is almost tripling her birth weight at 4 months:-) But she still only nurses every 3 or so hours, and sleeps 8-10 hours at night. she does stare at our food, but she shows no real signs of needing anything but breastmilk. Beckie > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: <breastfeedingegroups> >Subject: Re: 's 4 month check-up >Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 07:05:43 -0700 > >Joan, >I live in Tucson, AZ where it is incredibly hot and dry. I have never >thought about offering anything other than BM. I just read something the >other day that said it is plenty to keep baby hydrated through the summer. > >I can't imagine your Dr telling you to give your baby juice at 2 months! >That seems pretty early. I read the other day on something I got in the >mail that signs baby is ready for cereal are that they can sit with >assistance and that they have doubled their birth weights. I wouldn't get >in any hurry to give your baby anything other than BM right now. >Tina and Blake 4-2-00 > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 When I had my first one, I was told at 4 months he wasn't gaining well enough and had to start giving him food. When I had my third (different doc) the nurse told me that i *HAD* to supplement or switch to formula - I was in tears but did not follow her advice *thank goodness*. She was gaining, but not as much as they wanted. With my 4th (another doc), he wanted me to feed him mashed potatoes at 3 mos!!! I let that one go in one ear and out the other lol. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 When I had my first one, I was told at 4 months he wasn't gaining well enough and had to start giving him food. When I had my third (different doc) the nurse told me that i *HAD* to supplement or switch to formula - I was in tears but did not follow her advice *thank goodness*. She was gaining, but not as much as they wanted. With my 4th (another doc), he wanted me to feed him mashed potatoes at 3 mos!!! I let that one go in one ear and out the other lol. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 When I had my first one, I was told at 4 months he wasn't gaining well enough and had to start giving him food. When I had my third (different doc) the nurse told me that i *HAD* to supplement or switch to formula - I was in tears but did not follow her advice *thank goodness*. She was gaining, but not as much as they wanted. With my 4th (another doc), he wanted me to feed him mashed potatoes at 3 mos!!! I let that one go in one ear and out the other lol. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 A breastfed baby doesn't really need anything else but breastmil even in the summer. Breastmilk is 80% water anyway Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 A breastfed baby doesn't really need anything else but breastmil even in the summer. Breastmilk is 80% water anyway Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 A breastfed baby doesn't really need anything else but breastmil even in the summer. Breastmilk is 80% water anyway Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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