tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post7893662081330232356..comments2024-02-11T23:03:48.418-08:00Comments on torthúil: The seventh monthtorthúilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-43583217554610627252015-06-01T10:14:49.307-07:002015-06-01T10:14:49.307-07:00Thanks! yes, no long term effects from what I can ...Thanks! yes, no long term effects from what I can tell. You are right self care is hard but very necessary too. I was very very good about it during pregnancy but when the baby is on the outside the impact can seem not so immediate, and there's so much else going on.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-56253268740596349052015-06-01T10:13:06.400-07:002015-06-01T10:13:06.400-07:00Ha, I start the longer entries earlier in the mont...Ha, I start the longer entries earlier in the month and then add to them over the month, just putting on the finishing touches before posting LOL. Thanks for the feedback. I like the idea of eating after every feed ; that is the kind of simple routine I think I can manage! I like your point about breastfeeding not being free hahahaha. That is true. Thanks for sharing your approach re: solids with Z; it's always interesting to hear what others are doing. I'm a bit worried about what prunes would look like on the other end, but maybe just a few! And we should try broccoli - for some reason I haven't tried that yet. I wanted delayed cord clamping but because of the way she was born it didn't happen. I've tried getting AJ a bit hungrier for "dinner" to encourage her to eat more, and it works, but unfortunately after that first time I haven't noticed a difference in sleep (although we also had dinner a bit later that day). Oh well, I think in the end it's about observing your own baby and rolling with things.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-11831268001124615542015-06-01T06:37:56.211-07:002015-06-01T06:37:56.211-07:00My goodness. I'm glad that you're OK afte...My goodness. I'm glad that you're OK after your fainting spell! I'm sure that it's almost impossible to take good care of yourself and take good care of a baby, but the dietician/lactation consultant had some good advice. <br /><br />AJ, is, of course, as adorable as usual!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-89832223633536368912015-05-31T21:02:44.648-07:002015-05-31T21:02:44.648-07:00Oh my, I really admire how you blog such lengthy p...Oh my, I really admire how you blog such lengthy posts with seemingly such ease. I had to get out my laptop to respond and I don't even know where to begin.<br /><br />First, how scary that you fainted! My guess is that you are not getting enough fluid or calories. Nursing is so completely draining. I don't calorie count, but I try to eat and drink every time I nurse (water only during night feedings). I haven't read any specific research on it, but I have a theory that not eating enough can actually cause pregnancy weight to stay on. Breastfeeding isn't actually free because those calories cost money and go into your mouth!<br /><br />That picture of AJ in the Halo is too much cuteness. I really hope the crib transition goes well and your parent training for the 9pm bedtime works out. I hear mixed things about solids at dinner and sleeping better, but the best night of sleep Zelly has ever had was after she ate a ton (~10 BLW sticks) of yams and carrots. So far she doesn't eat much of anything else we've tried, but I'm hopeful more eating and sleeping is to come. <br /><br />Regarding the baby cereals. I'm in no rush to start them. Naturopaths don't recommend grains until 9 months. Not sure I'll wait that long but it will be a while as we are working through lots of veggies and fruits first. For 6 month iron rich safe foods I was recommended to give prunes and broccoli. Did you have delayed cord clamping, as it can help give baby better iron stores at birth. I don't know. I feel like I should be more worried about iron (and foods in general), but I'm totally not... yet at least.<br /><br />I can't wait for the babbling to start! Love the picture in the swing with the hoodie. Good luck on your extended leave application. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622377397195134361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-49921182097944605362015-05-28T09:10:55.296-07:002015-05-28T09:10:55.296-07:00Thanks! yes it is fun and so much to learn! she ke...Thanks! yes it is fun and so much to learn! she keeps us on our toes and not crawling yet even!torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-45195222990079762662015-05-28T08:27:53.631-07:002015-05-28T08:27:53.631-07:00Looks like you are having lots of fun she is adora...Looks like you are having lots of fun she is adorable glad to hear things are going well for you!!This Life Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774666838247237292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-14518961269135276562015-05-28T08:25:58.518-07:002015-05-28T08:25:58.518-07:00Yes, in the day to day routine it's easy to ov...Yes, in the day to day routine it's easy to overlook that all that milk has to be manufactured by our bodies. It becomes easy to take for granted when there are no major issues. Good luck with the lentils; I started just making them plain but I added some mild herbs this time, oregano and sage I think. I don't put any strong or hot spices in yet. Oh, and a very little bit of onion.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-87999210733360001832015-05-28T08:00:25.161-07:002015-05-28T08:00:25.161-07:00Wow, lots of updates! I have only tried lentils tw...Wow, lots of updates! I have only tried lentils twice with Paloma, but both times had spices and she wasn't into them at all. I am definitely going to try again, thanks for the suggestion! <br /><br />I found myself feeling quite depleted around the 9 month mark when Paloma was refusing a lot of solids and getting everything from the boob. My friend had the same thing happen to her. For some reason, I never really connected the constant nursing with why I was so tired.<br /><br />AJ is really growing up. It is so fun to see their little personality emerging. I'd say by now, at 1, Paloma is almoSt all personality all the time.Gypsy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026496787029080243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-17076448365338331522015-05-28T07:29:12.488-07:002015-05-28T07:29:12.488-07:00Hi Lisa, thanks for the liver pate idea; I would n...Hi Lisa, thanks for the liver pate idea; I would not have thought of that! Heh, you are so right about the different growth rates. I can think of advantages to having a smaller baby! including not having so many outgrown clothes. Although you never know growth can slow down and them speed up depending on the age, too.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-18558389740649871312015-05-28T07:26:12.311-07:002015-05-28T07:26:12.311-07:00Hi Adi, yes it would be nice to be home! I'm t...Hi Adi, yes it would be nice to be home! I'm trying to be positive no matter what the outcome - and I'm lucky to be in a position where there there are a lot of positives (important to keep that in mind). Lots of people don't have anything like the same flexibility. But of course one can second-guess even with the best of options. Babbling/vocalizing is so much fun. I have heard babies babble before and found it cute, but it's so different when it's your baby, because he / she is TALKING TO YOU. It means much more somehow.torthúilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738803052167620020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-78330852616958069542015-05-28T05:41:49.840-07:002015-05-28T05:41:49.840-07:00"and yet be so unique and miraculous at once&..."and yet be so unique and miraculous at once" - They're all so different! At 12 months, Pickle is still in 3-6 month clothing...<br /><br />I encourage you to give the back carry a go, I found it a lot easier in practice than I'd made it in my head and Pickle much prefers to see where she's going. <br /><br />Re the iron, I started making pate from organic chicken livers when I was pregnant. I freeze small portions and every couple of weeks thaw one to go on toast for breakfast. Its not my favourite thing but Pickle loves it and will lick it off the toast and demand little spoonfuls. I like this recipe: http://grokgrub.com/2013/11/07/primal-bacon-chicken-liver-pate/ and I think there is also a recipe for an apricot one on my blog. I also make hummus with tahini which is iron-rich.<br /><br />Good luck with your leave application!Little froghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462515209256514976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227945636407573872.post-32887872838343502702015-05-27T22:24:54.454-07:002015-05-27T22:24:54.454-07:00Babbling! That's so exciting. I'm really l...Babbling! That's so exciting. I'm really looking forward to that. Also I loved the "precursor to knitting" lol! Sounds like another wonderful month. Good luck with your leave application. It would be great to be home more!Adihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489423723982017482noreply@blogger.com