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> Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 23:50:05 -0400
> From: "Digest Laurie Wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: 21 mo old high need baby
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> Sue,
> I know this is not what you asked for, but why would this mother want to
> become pregnant again NOW? I know lots of people have timetables in their
> heads about how to space their families. But as each child presents himself,
> sometimes we must rethink our plans. Does she realize that pregnancy, new
> baby will usually cause the older one to regress. I know we should meet the
> mom wherever she is in her life, but is she ready for this? Maybe she could
> handle it.
> Of course, she could look for ways to encourage this boy to eat and even to
> bf less. I am currently reading Huggins & Ziedrich " The Nursing Mother's
> Guide to Weaning" - this mom may find this helpful. Could she wait a little
> longer til this child needed her a little less?
>
> Laurie Wheeler
> "Life is what happens while we are busy making other plans."
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> Laurie,
Thanks for your help. The dad's advancing age is a strong issue for
these folks. Personally, I think the larger issue is the age of this
babe related to his intake. Although he's gaining and growing
adequately I wonder what's going on to have gotten them to this
situation. Most kids I know are stealing food anywhere they can well
before this, even in they aren't getting regular meals. I'll recommend
the book to them.
I appreciate your help.
Sue
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