Live, Laugh, Pray, Love Mommy

Well, I took baby to the doctor today for his 6 month check-up and shots. He hasn't been gaining enough weight. The doc said to not worry because he makes up for it length-wise. He explained that Desi's height is above the average mark, so that tells him that he is perfectly fine (among many other observations). He advised that he just needs an increase in calories. So, I have to supplement with formula and start him on his solids this month. Obviously I am not producing a full 8 oz of milk (4oz from one breast and 4oz from the other). Because my poor baby has not gained enough weight. I wish that I could provide him wiht all the milk he needs from me, but at this point, I want him to grow so I got to push my feelings aside. He is hitting all milestones, so I know he is healthy. I am on a mission now. Desi has got to gain that weight! I went out and bought Enfamil's Prosoybee (spl?) thinking that would probably be close to what he is getting from me. I gave him some in ...

Okay, so I am pretty new to this blogging thing. I have been wondering why I haven't had any traffic on my blog posts. I was starting to wonder if the whole world thought I was boring! Anyway, I figured it out. My little bambino is 6 months old now! My how time flys! He is at this point where he is really clingy. I can hardly get anything done around the house. I am also having a problem getting him to sleep on his own. I often have to lay down with him and nurse him to sleep. I love nursing, but I would like for him to soothe himself to sleep. I have been given a pleathora of suggestions and have tried them. I really don't like the "cry out" method. Every baby is different and my son cannot handle crying it out. He looks so anxious when I just leave him in his bassinet or crib. I can't just ignore that. I have been reading what others think about it on the web and some say "cry out" is the best way to go. Others say it is cruel or it doesn't work....