Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Hi Jen, When Kaitlin first had the DBB, feeding her in bed was a little tricky. Basically she would lay on her side with her foot that was in the air, angled and laying on my hip. She slept that way when she was in bed with us. Now, she lays flat on her back and turns her upper body towards me while her feet are flat. I know that most literature says that babies should be kept in alignment while nursing, but she also sleeps that way when she isn't nursing...so I can't really argue with her, since it must be comfortable. I hope this helps with one of your questions. I also used to lift her feet by her bar sometimes and only very carefully. Usually she had her feet up anyways, I was just holding them there. Also, if you havent already, then pad the bar so that it doesnt hurt you at night Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 In a message dated 10/19/2004 6:24:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, daiga.grady@... writes: > The biggest problem that I found was that a queen size > bed is much to narrow for two adults and an infant wearing a FAB!! > > Amen to that! Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Jen, I'm sure that we've all used the bar in the same manner that you have while changing diapers - it's comes in handy! LOL! As for breastfeeding during the night, when Owen was still small and his head movement was minimal, I would prop him on his side with a pillow behind his bottom and then lay facing him to nurse. I would then wedge an additional pillow over my top leg and down to where the front of his legs were and then pull his top leg forward so that it was resting sort of on my thigh (does this make sense?). As he got older, he was able to just lay flat on his back and turn his head toward me. The biggest problem that I found was that a queen size bed is much to narrow for two adults and an infant wearing a FAB!! Hope this helps, Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 Unilateral LCF, FAB 14/24 > > HI THIS IS ALEXANDERS MOMMY 07-11-04 DBB 23-7 > > I SOMETIMES USE THE BAR THAT'S ATTACHED TO THE BOOTS TO HOLD UP MY > CHILDS LEGDS WHILE CHANGING HIS DIAPER AND WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE > KNOWS ANY REASON WHY I SHOULDN'T DO THIS NOBODY HAS SAID NOT TO BUT > IF SOMEONE HAS A REASON WHY I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. THANKS. > ONE MORE THING I PUT MY BABY IN HIS CRIB AT NIGHT FOR BED TIME BUT > WHEN HE WAKES UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT I BRING HIM INTO BED WITH > ME AND BREASTFEED HIM THIS IS REALLY HARD NOW THAT HE HAS THE DBB'S > ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM OR HAD. I HAVE TWO OTHER CHILDREN > (WHITOUT CF)AND I ALSO BROUGHT THEM INTO BED TO FEED THEM AND ITS > VERY FRUSTRATING THAT I'M HAVING DIFFICULY DOING IT THIS TIME.(VERY > HARD ON THE BACK)ANY SUGGESTIONS? > > THANK SO MUCH > JEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 I still nurse mine (13 months) at night in the DBB with no problems. They eventually find their own comfort zones.....dh just puts the baby in bed between us and I roll over to face him - usually " sleep walking " ......if he doesnt' kick a lot we leave him there, if he gets to be a bed hog with a weapon on his feet we carry him back to the crib. s. ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Ya man, we have a " full size " , even smaller! haha s. > The biggest problem that I found was that a queen size > bed is much to narrow for two adults and an infant wearing a FAB!! > > Amen to that! Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 hahaha! Bed hog with a weapon on his feet, boy, that's the truth! Course, my dh would say that the casts were much worse, one well placed kick while feeding and dh would sing the halleluijah chorus! Needless to say, I did most of the feedings from then on. lol:) > I still nurse mine (13 months) at night in the DBB with no problems. They eventually find their own comfort zones.....dh just puts the baby in bed between us and I roll over to face him - usually " sleep walking " ......if he doesnt' kick a lot we leave him there, if he gets to be a bed hog with a weapon on his feet we carry him back to the crib. > s. > ----- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION THATS GREAT I WILL GIVE IT A TRY.BY THE WAY HOWS YOUR LITTLE ONE DOING AND HOW OLD IS SHE?MY SON ALEXANDER IS 3 MONTHS(07-11-04)THANKS Re: JUST WONDERING Hi Jen, When Kaitlin first had the DBB, feeding her in bed was a little tricky. Basically she would lay on her side with her foot that was in the air, angled and laying on my hip. She slept that way when she was in bed with us. Now, she lays flat on her back and turns her upper body towards me while her feet are flat. I know that most literature says that babies should be kept in alignment while nursing, but she also sleeps that way when she isn't nursing...so I can't really argue with her, since it must be comfortable. I hope this helps with one of your questions. I also used to lift her feet by her bar sometimes and only very carefully. Usually she had her feet up anyways, I was just holding them there. Also, if you havent already, then pad the bar so that it doesnt hurt you at night Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 NO KIDDING IT'S HARD MY HUSBAND HAS TO LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND HEAD FOR THE COUCH.HA HA Re: Re: JUST WONDERING Ya man, we have a " full size " , even smaller! haha s. > The biggest problem that I found was that a queen size > bed is much to narrow for two adults and an infant wearing a FAB!! > > Amen to that! Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 I must say I feel the exact same way!! Thanks all you Mom's and Dad's that told us there was a way!! And encouraged us not to give up.. I love ya all for it!!!!! Re: JUST WONDERING In a message dated 10/19/2004 9:27:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jenandloren@... writes: > THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION THATS GREAT I WILL GIVE IT A TRY.BY THE WAY > HOWS YOUR LITTLE ONE DOING AND HOW OLD IS SHE?MY SON ALEXANDER IS 3 > MONTHS(07-11-04)THANKS Kaitlin is 7 months old, man that sounds old! I can't believe how fast the time has gone. She is doing great. She wears the sandals 12-14 h/day now. She is crawling like a little speed demon and tries to stand up already. Have you checked out the clubfoot picture board? You should check it out and share some pictures of . I still can't believe how the time has gone. I remember I found this board 2 days after she got her first DBB, what a mess we were in. I thought things would never get better, I just wanted to throw the stupid bar away. I can't believe how things have changed. I always get overly emotional when I think how everyone here has helped us SO much. I don't think we would have stuck it out and known to find a better doctor without the education and support offered here. Thank you. Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 I must say I feel the exact same way!! Thanks all you Mom's and Dad's that told us there was a way!! And encouraged us not to give up.. I love ya all for it!!!!! Re: JUST WONDERING In a message dated 10/19/2004 9:27:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jenandloren@... writes: > THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION THATS GREAT I WILL GIVE IT A TRY.BY THE WAY > HOWS YOUR LITTLE ONE DOING AND HOW OLD IS SHE?MY SON ALEXANDER IS 3 > MONTHS(07-11-04)THANKS Kaitlin is 7 months old, man that sounds old! I can't believe how fast the time has gone. She is doing great. She wears the sandals 12-14 h/day now. She is crawling like a little speed demon and tries to stand up already. Have you checked out the clubfoot picture board? You should check it out and share some pictures of . I still can't believe how the time has gone. I remember I found this board 2 days after she got her first DBB, what a mess we were in. I thought things would never get better, I just wanted to throw the stupid bar away. I can't believe how things have changed. I always get overly emotional when I think how everyone here has helped us SO much. I don't think we would have stuck it out and known to find a better doctor without the education and support offered here. Thank you. Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 I agree with Laurie. I think the government should stay out of it. What kind of medical treatment you get should be up to you or someone you designate. Someone who knows and loves you. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Living wills are a great idea for everyone. However, they are not a guarentee that your wishes will be granted. They are guidelines. I have seen many time in my experience as an RN where these wishes have been changed by the next of kin. Just my two cents worth, Kathy, grandma to Audrey, 3 years ohgminion rakshasis@...> wrote: Sorry to get on a tiny soap box, but who loves you - a guy who cheats on you, or your parents? GET A LIVING WILL everybody On that note, are living wills the same in all states? How about other countries? Take care, RH > > I agree with Laurie. I think the government should stay out of it. > What kind of medical treatment you get should be up to you or > someone you designate. Someone who knows and loves you. > Joanne Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 So what do you need to do to make a living will stand on legal grounds? If it can be changed what good is it? Janet Sample Re: Re: Just wondering Living wills are a great idea for everyone. However, they are not a guarentee that your wishes will be granted. They are guidelines. I have seen many time in my experience as an RN where these wishes have been changed by the next of kin. Just my two cents worth, Kathy, grandma to Audrey, 3 years ohgminion rakshasis@...> wrote: Sorry to get on a tiny soap box, but who loves you - a guy who cheats on you, or your parents? GET A LIVING WILL everybody On that note, are living wills the same in all states? How about other countries? Take care, RH > > I agree with Laurie. I think the government should stay out of it. > What kind of medical treatment you get should be up to you or > someone you designate. Someone who knows and loves you. > Joanne Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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