The comment that she would call DHS on you for feeding your child something she doesn't think belongs together is just rediculous.  I would report her.  That behavior is totally inappropriate.  She doesn't sound very helpful at all.  And being in a small town, you need someone who is knowledgable and helpful.  What an ass. 

If your doctor bulk bills children and has a nurse then she could do all the weigh ins and the like and if there are any queries she can buzz the doc and ask.

I didnt like one of the nurses either so ended up at my doctors surgery for it all including injections. I got to speak to someone about my concerns and she either fixed them or called in the doctor. They were marvelous and didnt bat an eyelid at the things I was asking and actually went out of their way to be helpful rather than a hinderance.

what a b&$%£%^ !!!! i rmember when i started chloe on solids health visitor went mad asaying she wernt old enough but she was ready fpr it so i gavw it to her its your daughter sweetie and your choices dont listen to her xxx

sounds like you should actully report this nurse, because threating dhs action for wanting to breast feed or feeding silver side, is not something someone in the health proffession should be doing.  call the nurses board and explain your situation. If your daughter wasnt putting on enough weight and you wanted to continue breast feeding she should have offered you suggestions on ways to supplement the breast milk or increase the vitamins and mineral possibly contained within the breast milk. not theaten dhs. same with when you start soilds it is a guideline that has been developed at 6 months in aim to reduce the incidence of GUT disease, not a must only do. so for your sake and the sake of all other mothers who are probably experiencing similar treatment but too scared to speak up, call the nurses board. Since you use the term dhs, im guessing your in ocuntry vic, so the site where you can get the info is

nbv.org.au good luck.

 Hope you feel better after that vent Anita....you are a marvellous Mum who have done a wonderful job  with Katelyn....sounds to me that this sister is in the wrong job...I thought they were there to support and encourage Mum's, reprot them for stupid reasons.

Love Janice xxx

i would complain to her manager. that is not on and no one has the right to tell you what she has. it is so wrong. I dislike ppl like this so much.

Hun, realistically, child health nurses are only there for if you are concerned, your child has a known problem or for those who have been ordered to it by the courts.  If you are satisfied with Katelyn's progress, then stop seeing the nurse, she doesn't care about you or your family and is clearly a stubborn pig head...I better not finish that sentence! lol.

If you have Katelyn's health record book, then all the info and 'tests'need for her milestones is in there.  You can do them all yourself, and if you have any concerns, then see the health nurse after asking minti first! lol.

I was lucky with my first, not only was the clinic held 100m from my front door, but they were fabulous and so open minded, to the point they were rather distressed my 4 week old had not tasted ice cream! rofl.

What you feed your daughter is your business, and if you want to feed her sliverside, pickle and cheese sandwhiches, then where is the harm?  It is balanced meal after all.  Screw the nurse and go with your instincts!

You wouldn't believe how many child health care nurses are like this. I thought mine was bad until she went on leave and her replacement was horrible!! She made the majority of the mothers in my mum's group cry - one of the mums even went off at the nurse for what she was saying lol. And I had 2 appointments with her and she just never turned up to them. But I guess I was lucky in a way because if mother's in their 30's were copping it I could juist imagine what she would have said to me as a 19 year old mum. After the replacement nurse I grew to love my old nurse even if she is annoying and a little rude at times lol. But I stopped going once my son turned 18 months. You can always weigh and measure your child at home and follow their growth with the charts that should be included in a book you got from the hospital when you gave birth. And for the more serious side of things - just visit your doctor. I hope this health nurse gets over herself for your sake lol!! But I agree with everyone else - say you fed your child something really funny and watch her face as she recoils in horror LOL!!

Love Samantha xox

 OMG, I would report her. She is there to help not critize everything you do. You are doing a great job with Katelyn, don t let that dumbarse tell you any different.

xxx

pmsl! i love cheese silverside and pickles together your health nurse is a nutcase!

seriously i doubt that DHS even answers her calls anymore if she calls them over such insane stuff! i hate health nurses and doctors who tell ppl to quit breastfeeding! i was told to do the same and my kids were and are both fine.

i agree with you with foods there are a couple things like peanuts that i wont give tobias due to allergy risks but other than that he has eaten pretty much the same as us since he was about 6 months. your baby will grow up to be a terrific well adjusted awsum person and you can tell docs yourself! lol

You know how i feel about your health centre. You can see that Katelyn is developing the way she should even with silverside, pickle and cheese sandwiches. Next time you go in there tell the health nurse that Katelyn really enjoyed her prawns last night and even peeled them herself.

Love Ya xoxoxoxoxo