Cindy,

So glad the baby is gaining well now  - 1 oz a day, that is perfect!
 However,  In a message dated 96-07-26 00:09:07 EDT, you write:
<< Mom is very  apprehensive about everything, never want baby to cry for a
minutes,  cant even feel comfortable taking a shower or a short walk without
 baby. We are working on those feelings and she is going to LaLeche
 meeting next week. >>

I think these feelings are natural and good and shouldn't be discouraged.  I
still feel this way with my 22 mo old who wakes frequently and I was the same
with my 1st child.  Still can't bear to be away from them.  Some people fault
me for this, I don't use babysitters, that sort of thing.  I recommend she
put baby in bathroom with her, in sling for walks, or use a baby monitor with
those red lights that she can see that indicate noise, even if the shower is
running or the hair dryer.  Just .02 here.

Laurie wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc
Violet LA