Christa, Karimums Careline Dietitian & Mum of 1

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) loved a Photo 2 days ago.

  

  My gorgeous big boy

  he is at his great grandmas 80th birthday party

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 2 days ago.

  Hi Kittykat008, are you the crafty one? The skills to make such beautiful baby garments are fast disappearing in our rushed modern lives. Perhaps some mums can tell us if they can still knit or crochet and if they still make some of their own baby clothes?

  

  Gorgeous Girl!

  Bonnie in her lovely handmade dress.

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 2 days ago.

  Tracy1983, you are nearly there! The last couple of weeks can surely pass at a snail's pace but the reward at the end is well worth the wait! We certainly will be thinking of you!

  just an update 17 days to go!!

  i have 17 days to go and am counting them down!! i have had wicked morning sickness, urinary tract infection and haemeroids and no sleep, but its all nearly over now!! i plan to rest and keep my feet up for the next 2 weeks now and hope she comes on time!! wish me luck ladies xo

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 3 days ago.

  Hello keya and krista, here are a few of my favourite vegetable combo's: Parsnips and green beans; Mashed potato and carrots; Sweet potato and pumpkin; Sweet potato and carrots; Courgettes and mashed potato, Swede and carrots; Green beans and peas; Carrots and parsnips. And remember that you can also add fruit to the vegetable – it gives the vegetables an interesting taste! If you have any vegetable and fruit combo’s your baby loves, please share it with us!

  How long do you keep pureed fruit in the normal freeze?

  I am just wondering if anyone give me any idea about pureed fruit , how long it can be keep in the normal freeze?

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 3 days ago.

  Hi caterina, I was wondering if your little guy is now sleeping better. Please give us an update!

  Mr 15month wont sleep

  he dosent sleep all night and lately waking up every 1 to 2 hours

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 5 days ago.

  I love this picture of Bonnie, kittykat008! Motherhood is indeed an amazing journey. Hope you and all the mums out there had a wonderful Mother's Day!

  

  Mother's Day 2012

  A picture of Bonnie taken on my phone on Mother's Day. This time last year I had just found out I was pregnant and now I am a very proud mum to a beautiful little princess.

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 6 days ago.

  Sab22, you can soak the prunes but is may need to be boiled for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove the stones and use both the water and the prunes to make a smooth puree. You can then add a spoonful to his fruit in the morning. Makes it really yummy!

  

  loving his food

  Tyler loving his food a bit too much. messy boy lol

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 6 days ago.

  These pictures (however messy!) makes for great memories! To keep your little one regular, try a little pureed pear or apple mixed with a spoonful of stewed prunes. It is naturally sweet and a firm favourite with babies!

  

  loving his food

  Tyler loving his food a bit too much. messy boy lol

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 11/05/2012

  Candi, I am sure that your OB has you and your baby's health as a first priority. Best of luck and hope all goes well.

  Glucose Test

  My OB is asking me to do a second GTT test now, I'm currently 35 weeks. I've already completed the 3 hour GTT at 28 weeks and everything was fine. Anyone else had this happen?

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  Christa (Karimums Dietitian) posted a Comment 10/05/2012

  Your hubby will not be the first new dad to experience this! He may feel that he does not want to get your little girl crying and therefore rather not even attempt it! Try and encourage your hubby to first approach her verbally without touching (several times). He can sing or hum quietly or just whispering to her. Then have him caress her leg, play with her toes, later her arms and hands, then tickling her gently in the tummy. As he gets more comfortable with that sort of approach, have him pick her up gently and slowly. Have him wear a soft cuddly sweater too. Encourage him not to gives up since he will miss out on the wonderful bonding experience which takes place when one touches your baby. I hope this helps! Come and LiveChat me or call if you want to exchange some ideas!

  what can i do

  hubby feels like every time he touches our baby she cries (which she does, but its not just him she does it to and she settles down soon enough when she is with someone calm and relaxed) and is getting more and more withdrawn about it all, which of course she is picking up on and its getting worse for both of them as the spiral gets bigger.....what can i do to get things a bit more relaxed and encourage some quality time for the two of them?

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