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Hello all ~

We will be meeting this Wednesday at 11:30 am in the basement classroom at the Midwife Center. We have no speaker this week, so just bring yourselves, your babies and some good conversation.

Also, I will be turning the coordination of the group over to Annie Moon. It's been wonderful serving you all as your coordinator for the past year (and then some!). Owen and I will be stopping in from time to time. We will be there this Wed.

See you Wed!

Deena & Owen

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412-732-9848 or 412-915-6167

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#37

From: Charissa <cchowe@...>
Date: Thu Mar 8, 2007 6:31 pm
Subject: Re: Kid-friendly Midwife Center event

buckysprplmo...

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Do you know when it is?

2007/3/8, cshamilton75 <cshamilton75@...>:

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to pass along this information about a very kid friendly
fundraising event The Midwife Center is doing in a couple of weeks.
Hope to see you there!

We invite you to join us as we celebrate our 25th year of providing
safe, satisfying care that is firmly centered around the needs of
women and their families, especially when it comes to introducing the
newest members of those families into our world.

We will be holding our celebration at The Center for Creative Play,
where our kids can all plan on having fun instead of being dragged to
another boring adult event.
In addition to the opportunity to gather with others who have shared
in the benefits that come with being cared for by a Midwife, you can
also look forward to the following:

� Grown-Ups can sample a variety of gourmet coffees and some other
light fare and refreshments. This will all be provided through Return
to the Earth/LifeFoods, a locally based business group that happens to
be run by the parents of Connor and Logan Smith, who were each
welcomed into the world by the hands of one of our Midwives. As a
special Thank You to our Center, they have also arranged for all
adults who attend this event to be admitted free of charge (provided
that they check in at the front desk).
� Children can play at the Center at a cost of $5 per child (free
for current CCP members).
� All food and drink, including the gourmet coffee, is free.
� Any interested families are encouraged to come and share their
Midwife Center birth stories from the last 25 years.*
� All of LifeFoods' coffee is gourmet quality, it is available in
blends that are organic and Free Trade friendly, and LifeFoods also
offers its trademark Wellness Coffees�, which are blends that are
infused with natural vitamins, minerals, and/or herbal supplements.
Many of their coffees will be available for purchase, and half of all
proceeds will be donated to The Midwife Center. Anyone who orders
LifeFoods coffee to be delivered to their home will receive the
BirthHouse Blend label, which bears our personalized design containing
The Midwife Center logo.
� A print reproduction of The Midwife Center's mural will be
available for viewing, and for $60, our guests can obtain a
reproduction of this beautiful image for themselves.

* Share your birth story with others. Bring your typed story (500
words or less) and any pictures that you would like to share, and you
can assemble your own personal page for TMC's 25th anniversary
scrapbook with your family at the event! Stories and pictures can also
be submitted via mail or email. For more information, go to our
website at: www.midwifecenter.org/events.

To RSVP and for more information, call Ryan Smith of Return to the
Earth & LifeFoods at 412-760-4626 or email him at
Return-to-the-Earth@....

For directions, go to: www.centerforcreativeplay.org

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#36

From: "cshamilton75" <cshamilton75@...>
Date: Thu Mar 8, 2007 6:08 pm
Subject: Kid-friendly Midwife Center event

cshamilton75

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Hi everyone,

Just wanted to pass along this information about a very kid friendly
fundraising event The Midwife Center is doing in a couple of weeks.
Hope to see you there!

We invite you to join us as we celebrate our 25th year of providing
safe, satisfying care that is firmly centered around the needs of
women and their families, especially when it comes to introducing the
newest members of those families into our world.

We will be holding our celebration at The Center for Creative Play,
where our kids can all plan on having fun instead of being dragged to
another boring adult event.
In addition to the opportunity to gather with others who have shared
in the benefits that come with being cared for by a Midwife, you can
also look forward to the following:

�   Grown-Ups can sample a variety of gourmet coffees and some other
light fare and refreshments. This will all be provided through Return
to the Earth/LifeFoods, a locally based business group that happens to
be run by the parents of Connor and Logan Smith, who were each
welcomed into the world by the hands of one of our Midwives. As a
special Thank You to our Center, they have also arranged for all
adults who attend this event to be admitted free of charge (provided
that they check in at the front desk).
�   Children can play at the Center at a cost of $5 per child (free
for current CCP members).
�   All food and drink, including the gourmet coffee, is free.
�   Any interested families are encouraged to come and share their
Midwife Center birth stories from the last 25 years.*
�   All of LifeFoods' coffee is gourmet quality, it is available in
blends that are organic and Free Trade friendly, and LifeFoods also
offers its trademark Wellness Coffees�, which are blends that are
infused with natural vitamins, minerals, and/or herbal supplements.
Many of their coffees will be available for purchase, and half of all
proceeds will be donated to The Midwife Center. Anyone who orders
LifeFoods coffee to be delivered to their home will receive the
BirthHouse Blend label, which bears our personalized design containing
The Midwife Center logo.
�   A print reproduction of The Midwife Center's mural will be
available for viewing, and for $60, our guests can obtain a
reproduction of this beautiful image for themselves.



* Share your birth story with others. Bring your typed story (500
words or less) and any pictures that you would like to share, and you
can assemble your own personal page for TMC's 25th anniversary
scrapbook with your family at the event! Stories and pictures can also
be submitted via mail or email. For more information, go to our
website at: www.midwifecenter.org/events.



To RSVP and for more information, call Ryan Smith of Return to the
Earth & LifeFoods at 412-760-4626 or email him at
Return-to-the-Earth@....



For directions, go to: www.centerforcreativeplay.org

#35

From: "Maria Wills"<mariawills@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 5:40 pm
Subject: RE: attached

crystallake28

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Michelle

I hope the bedtime routine works for you.  Babies like rhythm and structure. 
I'm a avid nurser and co-sleeper as well, but I also know from experience (I'm
the mother of 6) that routines give children a sense of security and well being.
Just ask anyone who throws their baby out of whack for a few days with travel or
circumstances - they'll have fussy babies!  Good for you for following instincts
- there's nothing stronger (or tender) than a mother's intuition.

Good Luck!
Peace,
Maria
Artist, Lover, Mother
Changing the World, one diaper at a time.

  --- On Mon 02/05, michellebug1161975 < michellebug@... > wrote:
From: michellebug1161975 [mailto: michellebug@...]
To: midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:26:39 -0000
Subject: [midwifecenternewparentsgroup] attached


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I wonder if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to get a baby <br>
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#34

From: Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 3:44 pm
Subject: Re: Re: attached

soccersjb02

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Michelle,
I think that changes a lot of things, I too would want to take it a bit slower with my child if my child had been in the hospital for a long time.
Sorry about my post to you, I started writing, and then I got distracted and lost my train of thought, but my suggestions were going to be about the same as the other lady's. oh well! I hope you get it figured out! Best of luck!

Steph

michellebug1161975 <michellebug@...> wrote:

Hi Stephanie
i havent let him cry because it goes against my instincts. it has
always felt right to nurse him to sleep and coslee. i also i think
because he was premature and in the ICN for 9 nights it is really
hard for me to see him upset.

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, Stephanie Burton
<soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>
> Michelle,
> I'm an advocate for letting the child cry it out for a few
minutes, but I'll try and give you some different advice.
> I've learned that if you try and put your child to bed when he's a
bit drowsy, not asleep or wide eyed, it usually goes a lot better.
> May I ask why you haven't tried letting him cry? Just wondering.
>
> Good Luck!
> Stephanie Burton
>
> michellebug1161975 <michellebug@...>
wrote: Hello,
> I wonder if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to get a
baby
> to sleep *not in my or my husbands arms*. Maybe this is
impossible, we
> have been trying everything, EXCEPT letting him cry it out. He is
used
> to being nursed to sleep or bounced by my husband. if we leave the
bed
> or put him down, he wakes up almost immediately. He sleeps really
well
> when we are holding him or sleeping with him. As he gets older (he
is
> 6.5 months now) it is getting harder because he doesn't just fall
> asleep when he is tired anymore and I have been napping with him
and
> going to bed at like 9pm.
>
> thanks,
> Michelle
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
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>
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#33

From: Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 3:45 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Kara...

soccersjb02

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Michelle,
thanks for the info... I'll put the warm washclothes and massage idea to use!

Steph

michellebug1161975 <michellebug@...> wrote:

Hello,
Ethan had a blocked tear duct (started at 2mths till 5 mths)
sometimes it got worse, but it is now all better. the pediatrician
said warm washcloths, and light massage.
:)
Michelle

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, kara peterson
<karapw@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Stephanie!
>
> Maybe a blocked tear duct...babies that have lots of goo in thier
eyes sometimes have blocked ducts. Check with pediatrician, I can't
remember what if anything they do for that. Hope you are doing
well!!
>
> Kara
>
> Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...> wrote:
> Kara,
> As a nurse, maybe you can answer a question for me. Elizamay, my 2
month old, has had an excecive amount of sleep in her eyes since her
second week. I figured it would just go away over time, but she's now
almost two and a half months old, and the amount has gone down, but
it still is more than normal. Is it something that will go away over
time? or is there something I can do for it?
>
> Thanks!
> Stephanie
>
>
> Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
> www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
> pamperedchefstef@...
> 412-832-0615
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#32

From: "michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 4:57 am
Subject: Re: Kara...

michellebug1...

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Hello,
Ethan had a blocked tear duct (started at 2mths till 5 mths)
sometimes it got worse, but it is now all better. the pediatrician
said warm washcloths, and light massage.
:)
Michelle

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, kara peterson
<karapw@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Stephanie!
>
>   Maybe a blocked tear duct...babies that have lots of goo in thier
eyes sometimes have blocked ducts.  Check with pediatrician, I can't
remember what if anything they do for that.  Hope  you are doing
well!!
>
>   Kara
>
> Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>           Kara,
>  As a nurse, maybe you can answer a question for me. Elizamay, my 2
month old, has had an excecive amount of sleep in her eyes since her
second week. I figured it would just go away over time, but she's now
almost two and a half months old, and the amount has gone down, but
it still is more than normal. Is it something that will go away over
time? or is there something I can do for it?
>
>  Thanks!
>  Stephanie
>
>
> Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
> www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
> pamperedchefstef@...
> 412-832-0615
> ---------------------------------
>   Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast
> with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.
>

#31

From: "michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 4:54 am
Subject: Re: attached

michellebug1...

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thanks, i requested this book from the library!


--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Shanna Bartram"
<anne.shanna@...> wrote:
>
> A good book is Marc Weissbluth's "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy
Child".  I
> realize that mothers may not have time to read an entire 500 page
book, but
> the book is broken down into many specific chapters that are
manageable,
> based on age, problems, etc.  I read it while I nurse.  I highly
recommend
> it, as it is written by a doctor who is also an infant/child sleep
> researcher and the book was highly recommened to me.  The most
useful thing
> about the book is that it tells of all the different sleep patterns
that a
> child goes through (especially in the first year)  and it prepares
me as my
> baby changes her patterns as she grows.  I feel much more in control
> because I am expecting and am ready for her changes.
>
> In short, some things that may help:
> Sleep begets sleep...
>
> Make sure his naps are secure.  He should be sleepy around 9:00 am
and 1:00
> p.m.  Soothe him to sleep  BEFORE he is fussy.  Once babies are
overtired
> their adrenaline spikes and they CAN"T fall asleep.
>
> Move bedtime a little earlier too.
>
> I also use white noise... Ocean music and the bathroom fan...
>
> The book also covers the "let cry" and "gradual extinction"
approach.  Both
> are good methods, although the author explains that"let cry" is
quicker and
> more effective (3 days or so).  Gradual extinction works, but the
baby may
> outlast the exhausted mother and the baby will eventually learn to
cry
> longer and longer.  And the smallest regression stimulates the baby
and will
> cause him to cry for more attention.  So be very vigilent.
Consistency is
> the key.
>
> But regardless... Babies are babies..."Birds fly, babies cry"
>
> Good luck and God Bless :)
>

#30

From: "michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 4:53 am
Subject: Re: attached

michellebug1...

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Hi Stephanie
i havent let him cry because it goes against my instincts. it has
always felt right to nurse him to sleep and coslee. i also i think
because he was premature and in the ICN for 9 nights it is really
hard for me to see him upset.

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, Stephanie Burton
<soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>
> Michelle,
>  I'm an advocate for letting the child cry it out for a few
minutes, but I'll try and give you some different advice.
>  I've learned that if you try and put your child to bed when he's a
bit drowsy, not asleep or wide eyed, it usually goes a lot better.
>  May I ask why you haven't tried letting him cry? Just wondering.
>
> Good Luck!
>  Stephanie Burton
>
> michellebug1161975 <michellebug@...>
wrote:                                  Hello,
>  I wonder if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to get a
baby
>  to sleep *not in my or my husbands arms*. Maybe this is
impossible, we
>  have been trying everything, EXCEPT letting him cry it out. He is
used
>  to being nursed to sleep or bounced by my husband. if we leave the
bed
>  or put him down, he wakes up almost immediately.  He sleeps really
well
>  when we are holding him or sleeping with him. As he gets older (he
is
>  6.5 months now) it is getting harder because he doesn't just fall
>  asleep when he is tired anymore and I have been napping with him
and
>  going to bed at like 9pm.
>
>  thanks,
>  Michelle
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
> www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
> pamperedchefstef@...
> 412-832-0615
>
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>

#29

From: "michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 4:48 am
Subject: Re: attached

michellebug1...

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Hi Kara,
thank you for the advice. i have never wanted to let him cry, it just
went againts all of my instincts. but as you said, i feel like i
would like some time to my self and maybe a minute with my husband.
(the last time we had a baby sitter we had to come home he was so
upset) i have also been worring about him getting enough sleep, he
seems to wake up easier and is harder to get to sleep. i guess i
thought if i could get him to sleep with out me, then i would not be
an interuption to his sleep. i also feel like maybe i am keeping him
up to late because he is going to bed when i do.(we are cosleeping
too)

i love him so much and just want to do what is best for him. i guess
i have to come up with a middle ground approach. i got this
book, "the no cry sleep solution." i am going to see it has any good
techniques we can use.

BTW, Ethan is now over 15 pounds and nursing very well @ 6.5 months!!

i hope you are doing well.

michelle

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "kara peterson"
<karapw@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Michelle!!
>
> Thought I would give you a different view.  No one way is right, it
> is what feels right for you and your baby and what feels right in
> your heart.  This is always a complicated issue for parents and
many
> people feel strongly one way or another about it.
>
> I personally was never for letting my kids cry themselves to
sleep.
> When my babies were 6 months , I was where  you are, feeling
> frustrated at night and really feeling ready to have some time to
> myself.  But we would just nurse each night and the baby would
sleep
> on my stomach until I went to bed.  (we coslept)  I would nap
during
> the day with my son (who was my first, my daughter just didn't
> nap!!)  With both kids, once they hit aroun 9-10 months, they
started
> sleeping better and longer periods by themselves.  I found I could
> lie them down for 15 min, then 30 and before I knew it they were
> sleeping 2-3 hours during the day and at night before waking to
> nurse.  I always felt it was a developmental milestone.  My son
began
> sleeping through the night in his own bed around 18 months and my
> daughter is 18 months now and sleeping through most nights.
(usually
> in her crib)
> Honestly, I look back and value the time I had to nap during the
day
> with my son, we certainly don't have that now.  I loved waking up
> with him all sleepy and sweet.
> Also, I would like to note that babies do not develop object
> permenance (knowing that something exsists even when they can't see
> it) until 9 months of age.  Maybe this is why they settle and sleep
> better at this time.
>
> Somthing good to remember that my pediatrician told me (whom I
> love).  He said, no matter what you do, it will be the right thing
as
> long as it is done with compassion.  Great advice.
>
> Hope you are doing well, and good luck!!!
>
> Kara
>

#28

From: "michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 4:49 am
Subject: Re: attached

michellebug1...

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Hi Maria, we are putting together a bed time routine. hopefully this
will help.
thanks for the suggestions!


--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Maria
Wills"<mariawills@...> wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Have you tried white noise?  A small fan, clothes dryer, radio on
static to name a few.  I have a space heater in all my kids' rooms
and we run it at night.  It seems to help.  Try setting up a routine
at night to tell him it's bedtime.  Baths are usually enjoyed by most
babies and they wear themselves out!  Maybe a lotion rub down and
cozy pjs then nurse him and lay him down.  You may have to do this
several times before he gets the idea.  I usually don't let my kids
cry it out when they're that little, but a little fussing doesn't
hurt either.  reassure him that you're not "gone" by patting his back
or stroking, but don't pick him up unless he's really upset.
>
> Like I said, it may take several nights to establish this, but what
have you got to lose?  Good luck, I hope this helps!
> Peace,
> Maria
> Artist, Lover, Mother
> Changing the World, one diaper at a time.
>
>  --- On Mon 02/05, michellebug1161975 < michellebug@... > wrote:
> From: michellebug1161975 [mailto: michellebug@...]
> To: midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:26:39 -0000
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> have been trying everything, EXCEPT letting him cry it out. He is
used <br>
> to being nursed to sleep or bounced by my husband. if we leave the
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> or put him down, he wakes up almost immediately.  He sleeps really
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> when we are holding him or sleeping with him. As he gets older (he
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> asleep when he is tired anymore and I have been napping with him
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> going to bed at like 9pm. <br>
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> thanks,<br>
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From: kara peterson <karapw@...>
Date: Wed Feb 7, 2007 2:06 am
Subject: Re: Kara...

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Hi Stephanie!

Maybe a blocked tear duct...babies that have lots of goo in thier eyes sometimes have blocked ducts. Check with pediatrician, I can't remember what if anything they do for that. Hope you are doing well!!

Kara

Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...> wrote:

Kara,
As a nurse, maybe you can answer a question for me. Elizamay, my 2 month old, has had an excecive amount of sleep in her eyes since her second week. I figured it would just go away over time, but she's now almost two and a half months old, and the amount has gone down, but it still is more than normal. Is it something that will go away over time? or is there something I can do for it?

Thanks!
Stephanie

Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
pamperedchefstef@hotmail.com
412-832-0615

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#26

From: Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Tue Feb 6, 2007 6:44 pm
Subject: Kara...

soccersjb02

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Kara,
As a nurse, maybe you can answer a question for me. Elizamay, my 2 month old, has had an excecive amount of sleep in her eyes since her second week. I figured it would just go away over time, but she's now almost two and a half months old, and the amount has gone down, but it still is more than normal. Is it something that will go away over time? or is there something I can do for it?

Thanks!
Stephanie

Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
pamperedchefstef@...
412-832-0615

Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast
with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.

#24

From: "kara peterson" <karapw@...>
Date: Tue Feb 6, 2007 5:13 pm
Subject: Re: attached

karapw823711

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Hi Michelle!!

Thought I would give you a different view.  No one way is right, it
is what feels right for you and your baby and what feels right in
your heart.  This is always a complicated issue for parents and many
people feel strongly one way or another about it.

I personally was never for letting my kids cry themselves to sleep.
When my babies were 6 months , I was where  you are, feeling
frustrated at night and really feeling ready to have some time to
myself.  But we would just nurse each night and the baby would sleep
on my stomach until I went to bed.  (we coslept)  I would nap during
the day with my son (who was my first, my daughter just didn't
nap!!)  With both kids, once they hit aroun 9-10 months, they started
sleeping better and longer periods by themselves.  I found I could
lie them down for 15 min, then 30 and before I knew it they were
sleeping 2-3 hours during the day and at night before waking to
nurse.  I always felt it was a developmental milestone.  My son began
sleeping through the night in his own bed around 18 months and my
daughter is 18 months now and sleeping through most nights.  (usually
in her crib)
Honestly, I look back and value the time I had to nap during the day
with my son, we certainly don't have that now.  I loved waking up
with him all sleepy and sweet.
Also, I would like to note that babies do not develop object
permenance (knowing that something exsists even when they can't see
it) until 9 months of age.  Maybe this is why they settle and sleep
better at this time.

Somthing good to remember that my pediatrician told me (whom I
love).  He said, no matter what you do, it will be the right thing as
long as it is done with compassion.  Great advice.

Hope you are doing well, and good luck!!!

Kara

#23

From: "vyntge" <pandora@...>
Date: Tue Feb 6, 2007 2:42 am
Subject: CANCELLED - New Parents Group Meeting this Wednesday

vyntge

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Due to the lovely February weather we are having, I have decided that
our babies do not need to be outside without a darn good reason.

So, our next meeting will be on 2/21.

Stay warm  :-)
-Deena

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#22

From: "vyntge" <pandora@...>
Date: Tue Feb 6, 2007 2:40 am
Subject: Re: attached

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Michelle ~

This sounds exactly like my son, Owen (now 21 months).  At about 6
months we set a bedtime routine - bath, pj's, book, nursing, bed.  You
can use whatever routine works for you.  The one thing that I found,
was that if I nursed him to sleep and then put him down, he'd wake up.
  That still holds true today.  He has to be sleepy, but not asleep.

In the end, against my heart, we let him cry it out.  He was about 8-9
months at the time.  It was so hard for about the first week or so.
Then he'd cry 5-10 minutes and sleep for 6+ hours.  I was thankful
that we tried it.

The key is to not ignore them.  Go in and check on the baby
periodically, pat him, rub him, shhhh him, but do not pick him up.
Let the intervals go a bit longer each night and it will work.

We tried this with bedtime first, then with naps.

Now, most nights, he goes to bed without complaint and is asleep
within a few minutes.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

-Deena

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com,
"michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I wonder if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to get a baby
> to sleep *not in my or my husbands arms*. Maybe this is impossible, we
> have been trying everything, EXCEPT letting him cry it out. He is used
> to being nursed to sleep or bounced by my husband. if we leave the bed
> or put him down, he wakes up almost immediately.  He sleeps really well
> when we are holding him or sleeping with him. As he gets older (he is
> 6.5 months now) it is getting harder because he doesn't just fall
> asleep when he is tired anymore and I have been napping with him and
> going to bed at like 9pm.
>
> thanks,
> Michelle
>

#21

From: Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Mon Feb 5, 2007 3:45 pm
Subject: Re: attached

soccersjb02

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Michelle,
I'm an advocate for letting the child cry it out for a few minutes, but I'll try and give you some different advice.
I've learned that if you try and put your child to bed when he's a bit drowsy, not asleep or wide eyed, it usually goes a lot better.
May I ask why you haven't tried letting him cry? Just wondering.

Good Luck!
Stephanie Burton

michellebug1161975 <michellebug@...> wrote:

Hello,
I wonder if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to get a baby
to sleep *not in my or my husbands arms*. Maybe this is impossible, we
have been trying everything, EXCEPT letting him cry it out. He is used
to being nursed to sleep or bounced by my husband. if we leave the bed
or put him down, he wakes up almost immediately. He sleeps really well
when we are holding him or sleeping with him. As he gets older (he is
6.5 months now) it is getting harder because he doesn't just fall
asleep when he is tired anymore and I have been napping with him and
going to bed at like 9pm.

thanks,
Michelle

Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
pamperedchefstef@...
412-832-0615

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#20

From: "Maria Wills"<mariawills@...>
Date: Mon Feb 5, 2007 2:24 pm
Subject: RE: attached

crystallake28

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Have you tried white noise?  A small fan, clothes dryer, radio on static to name
a few.  I have a space heater in all my kids' rooms and we run it at night.  It
seems to help.  Try setting up a routine at night to tell him it's bedtime. 
Baths are usually enjoyed by most babies and they wear themselves out!  Maybe a
lotion rub down and cozy pjs then nurse him and lay him down.  You may have to
do this several times before he gets the idea.  I usually don't let my kids cry
it out when they're that little, but a little fussing doesn't hurt either. 
reassure him that you're not "gone" by patting his back or stroking, but don't
pick him up unless he's really upset.

Like I said, it may take several nights to establish this, but what have you got
to lose?  Good luck, I hope this helps!
Peace,
Maria
Artist, Lover, Mother
Changing the World, one diaper at a time.

  --- On Mon 02/05, michellebug1161975 < michellebug@... > wrote:
From: michellebug1161975 [mailto: michellebug@...]
To: midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:26:39 -0000
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#19

From: "michellebug1161975" <michellebug@...>
Date: Mon Feb 5, 2007 5:26 am
Subject: attached

michellebug1...

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Hello,
I wonder if anyone had any advice or suggestions on how to get a baby
to sleep *not in my or my husbands arms*. Maybe this is impossible, we
have been trying everything, EXCEPT letting him cry it out. He is used
to being nursed to sleep or bounced by my husband. if we leave the bed
or put him down, he wakes up almost immediately.  He sleeps really well
when we are holding him or sleeping with him. As he gets older (he is
6.5 months now) it is getting harder because he doesn't just fall
asleep when he is tired anymore and I have been napping with him and
going to bed at like 9pm.

thanks,
Michelle

#18

From: "vyntge" <pandora@...>
Date: Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:29 am
Subject: New Parents Group Meeting this Wednesday

vyntge

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Hello all ~

We will be meeting this Wednesday, 1/ 24 .   Our speaker this week is
Ruth Ann Adams.  She is a teacher of the deaf and fluent in sign
language.  She'll be speaking on the topic of infant language
development and sign language.

Our meetings are from 11:30 am � 12:30 PM, on alternate Wednesdays.
We meet in the basement classroom of the Midwife Center.  If you have
questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.

Also, please feel free to bring friends.  The group is open to
non-Midwife Center clients as well.

See you all on Wednesday!

Deena & Owen
Pandora@...
412-732-9848 or 412-915-6167

#17

From: "kara peterson" <karapw@...>
Date: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:51 pm
Subject: Re: Hi! I'm New...

karapw823711

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I know its hard, especially when your body isn't what it used to be
(i know, I had two c-sections!!), but it always helped me to remember
that you DID just have a baby, and that baby doesn't care if you are
a bit soft and squishy for the first few months.  they probably like
it.  i know it seems dumb to keep quoting Oprah, but she just did a
show on weight loss a few days ago, and if you go to her website, she
has a diet called the best life diet, and her trainer--some Bob guy--
just wrote a book.  It sounds like a really reasonable and good way
to lose weight and keep it off.  you start out slow, and for me, i
always feel better emotionally once i start doing something. and
don't be so hard on  yourself, again you know it takes time.  try not
to focus on those few extra pounds, but more on your strength.  after
3 pregnancies and births, you know how powerful you are.  your body
is able to feed and nurture your babies.  there is certainly strength
and beauty in that!

take care...
kara

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, Stephanie Burton
<soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>
> Kara,
>  Thanks for the support and encouragment. I have a pretty healthy
diet, and I know I need to give myself some time, but I have a REALLY
low self esteme issue that I'm slowly working through, so to have
this fatty body hanging on, doesn't help at all. I just have to keep
reminding my self that I just had a baby 2 months ago... It is a bit
frustrating though.
>  I guess it's something that I need to do over time, like you
suggest. Here's hoping!
>
> Steph
>
> kara peterson <karapw@...> wrote:
First of all, give yourself some time.  Women should give themselves
a
>  year to return to thier pre-pregnancy self!!  As you know, the
first
>  few months after having a baby include lots of time sitting and
>  breastfeeding.  So although you are chasing after two other small
>  children, you probably aren't on the go as much as you used to
be.
>  Once your little one starts moving around, that is a different
story.
>  In the mean time, eat right (lots of fruits and veggies, whole
grains
>  diet low in hydrogenated fats), take walks with the kids and
remember
>  that breastfeeding is a 500 calorie per day "activity". (But I
think
>  the weight loss benefits are seen after the first few months.) And
if
>  anyone ever watches Oprah, her best advice is to stop eating a few
>  hours before you go to bed.  This helped me to lose weight.  Good
luck
>  and it was so nice seeing you again!
>
>  Kara
>
>  --- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "soccersjb02"
>  <soccersjb02@> wrote:
>  >
>  > to this group, not to parenting.
>  >
>  > I had my third child at the midwife center on November 22nd 2006.
>  > Laura W. was the midwife, and Kara was the checkout nurse :o)
>  >
>  > I'm in love with all the support that is given by all the
midwives and
>  > the office ladies there.
>  >
>  > My question that I have is about getting back into shape with a
low
>  > income, and not a lot of time. If anyone has any suggestions, my
hubby
>  > and I would really appreciate them.
>  >
>  > Thanks,
>  >  Stephanie Burton
>  >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
> www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
> pamperedchefstef@...
> 412-832-0615
>
> ---------------------------------
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#16

From: Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:34 am
Subject: Re: Re: Hi! I'm New...

soccersjb02

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Kara,
Thanks for the support and encouragment. I have a pretty healthy diet, and I know I need to give myself some time, but I have a REALLY low self esteme issue that I'm slowly working through, so to have this fatty body hanging on, doesn't help at all. I just have to keep reminding my self that I just had a baby 2 months ago... It is a bit frustrating though.
I guess it's something that I need to do over time, like you suggest. Here's hoping!

Steph

kara peterson <karapw@...> wrote:

First of all, give yourself some time. Women should give themselves a
year to return to thier pre-pregnancy self!! As you know, the first
few months after having a baby include lots of time sitting and
breastfeeding. So although you are chasing after two other small
children, you probably aren't on the go as much as you used to be.
Once your little one starts moving around, that is a different story.
In the mean time, eat right (lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains
diet low in hydrogenated fats), take walks with the kids and remember
that breastfeeding is a 500 calorie per day "activity". (But I think
the weight loss benefits are seen after the first few months.) And if
anyone ever watches Oprah, her best advice is to stop eating a few
hours before you go to bed. This helped me to lose weight. Good luck
and it was so nice seeing you again!

Kara

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "soccersjb02"
<soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>
> to this group, not to parenting.
>
> I had my third child at the midwife center on November 22nd 2006.
> Laura W. was the midwife, and Kara was the checkout nurse :o)
>
> I'm in love with all the support that is given by all the midwives and
> the office ladies there.
>
> My question that I have is about getting back into shape with a low
> income, and not a lot of time. If anyone has any suggestions, my hubby
> and I would really appreciate them.
>
> Thanks,
> Stephanie Burton
>

Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
pamperedchefstef@...
412-832-0615

Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.

#15

From: Stephanie Burton <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:29 am
Subject: Re: About losing baby weight

soccersjb02

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Charissa,
thanks for sharing, and I'll have to look into pilates. the trouble is both my husband and I need to get back into shape, and I'm not sure if he'd be up for it... I guess I can always ask.. :o) Thanks again for the suggestion, and Congrats on your weightloss!

God Bless,
Steph

Charissa <cchowe@...> wrote:

The way I lost my baby weight the first time was with Pilates. You can get books and dvd's pretty inexpensively and as long as you have a place in your home with enough space, you don't have to go anywhere. I'd recommend getting togehter a few times with someone who's done it before first to make sure that you have the body mechanics of it right (if you don't, you can cause injuries). There are also postnatal yoga and pilates dvd's that include the baby!

And of course, breastfeeding and eating right will make a big difference too! My second baby is 7 months old now and I'm officially BELOW my pre-pregnancy weight.

Charissa

www.howemissions.blogspot.com
www.howe2knit.blogspot.com

Independent Sales Consultant for the Pampered Chef
www.pamperedchef.biz/sburton
pamperedchefstef@...
412-832-0615

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#14

From: "kara peterson" <karapw@...>
Date: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: Hi! I'm New...

karapw823711

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First of all, give yourself some time.  Women should give themselves a
year to return to thier pre-pregnancy self!!  As you know, the first
few months after having a baby include lots of time sitting and
breastfeeding.  So although you are chasing after two other small
children, you probably aren't on the go as much as you used to be.
Once your little one starts moving around, that is a different story.
In the mean time, eat right (lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains
diet low in hydrogenated fats), take walks with the kids and remember
that breastfeeding is a 500 calorie per day "activity". (But I think
the weight loss benefits are seen after the first few months.) And if
anyone ever watches Oprah, her best advice is to stop eating a few
hours before you go to bed.  This helped me to lose weight.  Good luck
and it was so nice seeing you again!

Kara

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "soccersjb02"
<soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>
> to this group, not to parenting.
>
> I had my third child at the midwife center on November 22nd 2006.
> Laura W. was the midwife, and Kara was the checkout nurse :o)
>
> I'm in love with all the support that is given by all the midwives and
> the office ladies there.
>
> My question that I have is about getting back into shape with a low
> income, and not a lot of time. If anyone has any suggestions, my hubby
> and I would really appreciate them.
>
> Thanks,
>  Stephanie Burton
>

#13

From: Charissa <cchowe@...>
Date: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:57 pm
Subject: About losing baby weight

buckysprplmo...

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The way I lost my baby weight the first time was with Pilates. You can get books and dvd's pretty inexpensively and as long as you have a place in your home with enough space, you don't have to go anywhere. I'd recommend getting togehter a few times with someone who's done it before first to make sure that you have the body mechanics of it right (if you don't, you can cause injuries). There are also postnatal yoga and pilates dvd's that include the baby!

And of course, breastfeeding and eating right will make a big difference too! My second baby is 7 months old now and I'm officially BELOW my pre-pregnancy weight.

Charissa

www.howemissions.blogspot.com
www.howe2knit.blogspot.com

#12

From: "soccersjb02" <soccersjb02@...>
Date: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:24 pm
Subject: Hi! I'm New...

soccersjb02

Offline

to this group, not to parenting.

I had my third child at the midwife center on November 22nd 2006.
Laura W. was the midwife, and Kara was the checkout nurse :o)

I'm in love with all the support that is given by all the midwives and
the office ladies there.

My question that I have is about getting back into shape with a low
income, and not a lot of time. If anyone has any suggestions, my hubby
and I would really appreciate them.

Thanks,
  Stephanie Burton

#11

From: "vyntge" <pandora@...>
Date: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:34 pm
Subject: Free Car Seat Raffle

vyntge

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I neglected to mention that at tomorrow's New Parents Group meeting
there will be a free Raffle for a brand new car seat.

So, please join us.

(see previous post for meeting details)

-Deena

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#10

From: "vyntge" <pandora@...>
Date: Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:45 am
Subject: New Parents Group Meeting this Wednesday

vyntge

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Hello All ~

For those who don't know, we do have a New Parents Group which meets
at the Midwife Center.  Our next meeting is this Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Stacey Randolph will be here this week to speak with us on Car Seat
Saftey.

This is our only meeting in December due to the holidays.

Other dates are as follows :  Jan 10 and Jan 24.  I'm working on
getting speakers for those days.

Our meetings are from 11:30 am � 12:30 PM, on alternate Wednesdays.
We meet in the basement classroom of the Midwife Center.  If you have
questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.

Also, please feel free to bring friends.  The group is open to
non-Midwife Center clients as well.

Hope to see you on Wed.!

-Deena & Owen

Pandora@...
412-732-9848 or 412-915-6167

From: "ngabhawala" <ngabhawala@...>
Date: Mon Dec 4, 2006 2:03 pm
Subject: Re: New class at TMC

ngabhawala

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Hi Kara,
I would have liked to come to this class, but unfortunately, I have a
meeting that evening. I am particularly interested in "How to keep up
your milk supply" and "Tips to increase milk supply"
if you could email me your notes, I would be very thankful.
thanks again
neha.


--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "kara peterson"
<karapw@...> wrote:
>
> Hey everyone!  We will be offering a "Breastfeeding and Working" class
> on December 12th at 7pm at TMC.  The cost will be $15.  Nursing babies
> are welcome!  Content will include:
>
> Why breastmilk is still best
> Mechanisms of supply and demand
> Establishing a pumping routine
> What pump is right for you
> How to keep up your milk supply
> Breastmilk storage
> What to do if baby refuses a bottle
> Tips to increase milk supply
> Q & A
>
> This class will be offered every 3-4 months depending on need.  Call
> 412-321-6880 to register after Monday if you are interested.  Cheryl
> Bradshaw, RN and myself will be teaching the class.
>

From: "kara peterson" <karapw@...>
Date: Sat Dec 2, 2006 5:08 am
Subject: New class at TMC

karapw823711

Offline

Hey everyone!  We will be offering a "Breastfeeding and Working" class
on December 12th at 7pm at TMC.  The cost will be $15.  Nursing babies
are welcome!  Content will include:

Why breastmilk is still best
Mechanisms of supply and demand
Establishing a pumping routine
What pump is right for you
How to keep up your milk supply
Breastmilk storage
What to do if baby refuses a bottle
Tips to increase milk supply
Q & A

This class will be offered every 3-4 months depending on need.  Call
412-321-6880 to register after Monday if you are interested.  Cheryl
Bradshaw, RN and myself will be teaching the class.