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mythreelittlemonkeys

02-09-2009, 10:03

:wave: hello thought would drop in here now I am home and a fully fledged Mummy of 3 :)
Feels weird being one of the first Mummies as with Holden I was half way through the month and Tillie I was one of the last!
Mitake - Freya is a nightowl too...she parties at night time...much to my DH's annoyance...though he has a good book or 2 to get through! I have sore nipples too...as she is a bit grumbly at mo on boobs and keeps coming off and then when I reattach her she gnaws me! she is enthusiastic though I will give her that! Grr to your parents in law...I always wish I had more family to be supportive over here...but wouldnt want that kind of 'support'...shame she didnt bathe the boys for you!
QldMummy - just saw your FB profile I hope that Max is okay...is he sick from the weight or the jaundice...can they do anything about that? Holden was picked up too late at 2 weeks so they had to just flush him for 3 days in hopsital first with formula and then EBM to try and get him to quickly put weight on and then get rid of the jaundice...
AFM I am feeding alot at the mo it seems with the every3 hours from start of feed rule...and then she at night doesnt settle so seems continuous...DH taken over the nappies (BONUS) and the finger feeding bit so I can express a bit of milk for the next feed and try and get a bit of rest at night...but all in all she is a pretty easy baby...DH keeps gunning for the dummy but I want to get her attaching and feeding well first...though in the end ironically that is what got Holden to attach a cheap as chips happy baby cherry dummy! I am in awe of you Mitake for going out and about...I can hardly waddle around the house...though finding it hard not to just lift things and do things DH has left till later...have the most hugest cankles from water retention...so not wanting to go out and show those off either :) Child Health Nurse is popping in today...we are out of area for visiting midwifery service from the hospital i chose to go to and they wouldnt/couldnt refer me to the local community midwifery service...got an appoint at lactation consultants clinic on Monday just in case still having probs putting weight on Freya and feeding not fully established...'
The kids were so sweet with her this morning...wanting cuddles and pointing out bits of her anatomy...cute!
Okay I better go as she is starting to stir and I need to let down some milk from these watermelons before I even attempt putting her on them! :D

Electric Rodeo

02-09-2009, 10:42

Hi T&B:wave:
Woohoo for another mummy coming to join us in this fast moving thread :laughing:

Glad to see you home and settling in well. How much longer is your Mum staying for? It sounds like you have had a great time catching up with her. Just remembered too that your DH works away. Does he have much time off?

My kids are sweet with Lexi too, and had to have a funny converstion in front of inlaws about anatomy last night. J wanted to know what was "wrong' with her doodle.

Lexi is feeing well and like a typical newborn is nocturnal. What is with that. Seems so hungry at night and doesn't sleep for as long periods as she does during the day. I have to feed her every 3 hrs too, she looked a bit jauandiced when we left hospital but is getting yellower as time goes on. The health nurse is coming back tomorrow to see that she is putting on weight and check her jaundice.
I have been sleeping in the spare room with her, seems to settle better in bed with me. Don't want to cosleep but for the next couple of weeks if I need to I will just so I can function for the rest of the day.

Good job having your DH in charge of nappies. LExi is a pooing machine. No sooner have I changed her than she explodes again. Can't wait for her cord to fall off so that is out of the way and the nappies can be put on more easily.

T&B how much do you give with a finger feed, do you use a syringe??? I tried giving lexi some EBM in a bottle last night but it is too fast for her and she just dribbles everywhere and gets all wet. Was trying to give my nipples the odd break so they could heal. Her attachment is good now but the damage was done when I fell asleep feeding her a few times and she wasn't on correctly. They are a bit scabby looking but feel alot better. I can hear her gulping when she feeds so there must be enough milk.

She is a very 'sucky' baby so I have given her a dummy when she couldn't possibly want more feeding. A couple of sucks and she often drops off to sleep. Am finding it better than her using my nipples.

Sara hope everything goes well at the hospy today and Max has put on some weight.:goodvibes:

OK I hear her hiccups have stopped so I am going to jump into bed for a nap, have to pick the boys up in a few hours so better make the most of it!:flowerz:

mythreelittlemonkeys

02-09-2009, 11:14

I was told to give her at least 30ml top up so am but sometimes a bit more as my boobs so engorged have been expressing about 60mls just to relieve them a bit...the syringe works cos I tried putting a bottle in her mouth and she was like urrrrr Mummy what the hell is this, we jsut put our finger in soft bit up towards her pallate, then slowly push the syringe down along the side...seems to work...bit of dribble but not much...I cant be buggered to go bottle/teat shopping at mo just to find right one so will persist later with the Avent ones that came with my pump...I am umming and arring about using nipple shields as they so sore this morning, but think the attachment should sort itself out when my boobs get in to synch and let down better...yes Freya is a sucky baby too and to be honest I think DH will probably get the dummy in :) I dont mind really just wanted to see if I could manage one baby without one :) Tillie had hers till 6 months and Holden still has one :)
How is the driving going...does it hurt after a natural birth?
Holden was just like what you are describing re jaundice and weight loss, and to be honest I got so hung up with the fact he wouldnt suck didnt notice till too late about the jaundice getting worse...if they will see if your nurse will check her Bilurubin levels so if she needs lamps can go and have them asap...cos if after certain time (think 10 days) lamps dont work...the hospy force fed Holden at 2 weeks with formula for 3 feeds, till they saw how upset I was and then used EBM about every 2 hours for 48 hours to try and get milk into him and flush out the jaundice...seemed to work...and then I just expressed for 9 weeks every feed and finger fed/bottle fed him till he finally learnt to suck properly at 10 weeks or so...

Okay must change the poo monster (just heard a ripper!) and feed her...been 3.5 hours as I been putting off the nipple pain!
Speak soon! xx Georgie

Electric Rodeo

02-09-2009, 13:04

Thanks Georgie for the info on the finger feeding and jaundice. I'll see what the health nurse says tomorrow.

I desperately need to go bra shopping, none fit me. I am at least a G Cup, probably bigger. Wanted things to calm down before I went but need some support:laughing:

The driving is not too bad today. Stitches have improved but it has been quite painful to sit anywhere since I had her. I can nearly sit on the toilet without wincing;). Feel very much like someone has whacked me across the front of the pelvis with a baseball bat and followed it up with a whack up the coccyx. I wonder if a quick natural birth bruises the insides:confused:. That is how it feels currently.
How is you tum feeling?? Do you get alot of brusing. You said before you are waddling around the house. That sounds pretty impressive to me. I imagine it would be quite painful.

Better go wake this little possum so I can flush this Jaundice out. Wish she slept this well at night.:rolleyes:

Angiepop

04-09-2009, 09:43

Hello everyone! I'm joining in on the fun too.

Liddy

04-09-2009, 22:16

Hi Mummies :D

Just popping in to let myself be known!

We are doing great here, Lily is such a doll. Breastfeeding is going really well, although I have had horrible cracked nipples but finally been getting ontop of it by using the old hairdryer trick and some lansinoh! Jade adores her little sister, she always wants to hold and cuddle her so it's really nice to see she has adjusted well, am really enjoying having the 2 of them and been lucky enough to have them sleep at the same time quite often!

Lily was quite a good sized bub weighing in at 8 pound 11 ounces, she doesn't seem that big though, she's still little just well filled out which is soo cute! She only lost 180grams by day 3 so she's quite the little piggy lol. The birth was just beautiful, it was everything I could have hoped it to be and I feel fantastic other then some nasal congestion i've had which I just found out was because i'm allergic to Lily flowers lol funny enough, so sadly i've had to throw that bunch out!

Does anybody elses bubba not take a dummy? Lily won't have a bar of em, she gags on them they're way too big for her mouth, i've tried avent and mam. I'm not too fussed if she won't take them I know Jade didn't take them till she was about 6 weeks old!

Anyways enough of my blabbering, CONGRATULATIONS to all! We made it!!

Electric Rodeo

05-09-2009, 00:41

:wave:Angie & JBmum

Glad you found us here, this thread is sure going to fill up shortly as more people pop!

JBmum, I'm glad you got the birth you wanted nd that Lily is doing so well. I hear you on the broken nipples;), mine to are on the mend. You'd think third time round I'd possibly avoid any damage but no.

Lexi only likes the mam dummies. I use them if i can't feed straight away and need 5 mins to get the boys breaky or when nearly home in the car. If she's not starving she will take it well. She doesn't like the cherry shaped ones.
Again I didn't realise different shape made a difference but she likes the flat ones:yes:

So far lexi is a pooing/feeding machine. She is only slightly jaundiced and put on 80g in a couple of days so another 200odd grams will get her back to BW.

Angie how is everything going with Jack?

daisymama

05-09-2009, 13:17

Hi everyone!!
Just having a quick read of this thread.
Can't wait to join in the chatter when DH, Ruby and I are home from the hospital on Monday.

Off for a nap now while little miss is down.

Kylie.

Electric Rodeo

05-09-2009, 15:17

Enjoy your nap Kylie!

Rest up and we'll catch you when you are home form Hospital:)

Electric Rodeo

07-09-2009, 08:12

Good morning,

Have a spare 15mins to chat babies, little lexi is asleep and the boys are chasing each other round the backyard, so YAY for two handed typing.....so much easier lol.

How is everyone going with their new arrivals?

Great to see pics on FB, so much fun having all these bubbies arriving.

Lexi has been a dream, keep thinking that if I say that she will suddenly turn on me:laughing:. Still very sleepy but feeding really well and settling better than my other two did at this stage. Might enjoy it while it lasts.

How is everyone recovering themselves?
My nipples are almost all better but I am getting the vasospasms again like I did with the boys. Generally stop getting them around 10 weeks, better time of year though temp wise so hopefully they won't be as bad this time round.
Stitches are still causing grief, 10 days today so hoping I don't notice them there soon. They are pulling alot, I guess things are getting better:confused:

Dh has been a super Dad, I knew he had it in him:laughing:. Still been working ridiculous hours but gets the boys up and dressed and breaky for them which is a big help. Helping with the night time routine and just generally doing helpful things without being asked. Won't last but it is a help while it does:D

The kids are quite taken with their little sister. J loves to hold her on the lounge for me if I have a quick job to do i.e change M, grab some clothes, go to the loo. He's very good help. M on the other hand just can't stop rubbing her, like she is a magic genie. 'cept it's all over her face most of the time. He is reasonably gentle but feeding is still tricky when he is lying on us both:laughing:.

For those with other kids did you find that your older one/s grew up overnight when you had bub. I remember the feeling with J wehn I had M and I got it again this time round. M seems HUGE, very strange feeling!

Alright I know alot of you are still not online so I won't talk to myslef for too long.

I look forward to hearing some stories.

Take care:flowerz:

mythreelittlemonkeys

07-09-2009, 11:06

OhmyGod re the huge thing...I changed Holden a couple of days ago and nearly fainted as he seems huge all of a sudden...like he shot up and beefed out in a week or so...think my Mum must have fed him sheep poo whilst I was in hospital :) I cant remember feeling that way with Tillie...but then she seemed more grown up full stop when Holden came (20 months) whilst he (18.5months) was definately my little baby boy still.

All good here...still got a bit of a night owl...though she has given us a couple of good stretches...she seems to be feeding fairly well but still always needs a 40-60ml EBM top up...we have an appoint with LC today so hopefully she will be able to give me some advise...I think she looks less yellow and seems to be filling out...and definitely filling her draws heaps! :D

okay better go...I am in charge of DS whilst Daddy taken DD swimming...and hoping Freya stays asleep for a bit so I dont have to manhandle both of them :)

Angiepop

07-09-2009, 15:51

Hello everyone :)

Hi Mummies :D
Does anybody elses bubba not take a dummy? Lily won't have a bar of em, she gags on them they're way too big for her mouth, i've tried avent and mam. I'm not too fussed if she won't take them I know Jade didn't take them till she was about 6 weeks old!

Jack loves his dummy although I just spent $14 on an 'dentist designed' orthodontic one today and he keeps spitting it out :no:

Angie how is everything going with Jack?

Everything is going well :) He's putting on weight at a good pace (3.4kg now) and sleeps like a trooper most days.

How is everyone recovering themselves?

M on the other hand just can't stop rubbing her, like she is a magic genie. 'cept it's all over her face most of the time.

:laughing: I'm sorry I lol'ed @ the magic genie comment, that is so cute. C-section recovery has been a dream for me so far, i've been driving for a few weeks. Luckily Jack is still tiny so lifting him hasn't been a problem. I remember right after i'd given birth my body felt like a deflated balloon because of all the water retention from my pre-eclampsia. But now my skin is firming up and I feel halfway normal again. I took Jack for his first walk around the neighbourhood in his pram the other day and it felt nice to get some exercise.

Electric Rodeo

07-09-2009, 20:17

I think I am going to be in trouble tonight girls.

Lexi fed at 8am, 1pm and 5pm and slept in between. Who puts money on me being up most of the night with a hungry bubba.

What are all your views on whether a sleeping baby should be woken or not??
I find she feeds better when she demand feeds.

So tempted to go wake her as it's 9.15pm

Oh Angiepop I hear you on the popped airbag feeling, I've felt the same.

qldmummy

07-09-2009, 21:19

Finally have a chance to pop in again.

We have been in and out of the hospital since last Wednesday. I was called Tuesday evening by my GP who said to take him into the Children's Hospy A&E to be 'thoroughly' checked out. They tested his bilirubin levels again then and found they were still at borderline, needing phototherapy. They were more concerned with his weight, seeing as at 3 weeks old he had only gained 100g more than his birth weight. Was told to feed 5ml every 3 hours. He was having a combination of EBM and formula. Was weighed again on Thursday and had put on 150g.
We got discharged from hospy on Friday and in that time his jaundice / bilirubin levels had come way down from the lights and he had gained another 100g.

Had to take him back again today to recheck his bilirubin levels and his weight. Happy to say that they had gone down again and he gained another 80g over the weekend. Seems the mix of EBM and formula, where we can keep track of how much he is having rather than breast, is working wonders for him.

Dummies - We use the happy baby ones atm. They were recommended to me by the midwife as they are meant to be a bit smaller and softer. Max's is nearly as big as his face LOL but he sucks away happily on it.

Nights - We are co-sleeping at the moment as he doesn't seem to like his cradle at night. Will sleep fine in it during the day but just cries and cries at night. We are feeding 4 - 5 hourly overnight.

Well this is a novel and a half, gotta go check up on all the mummies who haven't popped yet.

daisymama

08-09-2009, 07:01

Morning to all the mummas,

DH, Ruby and I came home from hospital yesterday. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my hospital stay. We had a private room with a double bed so DH could stay, I actually felt like I was in a hotel room. The midwives were all so fantastic, and I got some great support in the early days with feeding which has meant I am feeling very confident with it now I am home.

What are all your views on whether a sleeping baby should be woken or not??
I find she feeds better when she demand feeds.

Mitake I have been wondering the same thing. In the early days in the hosp Ruby was sleeping for 4-6 hours at a time. They said I should be waking and feeding her, as she was slightly jaundice. I did this, but found it extremely hard to keep her awake for longer than about 5-10 minutes on the boob. I have also found her feeds to be much better when she wakes hungry. I too was tempted to wake her yesterday when she slept from 12pm - 530pm, but she had a lot of broken sleep that morning due to hosp checks so i figured she needed the rest.

Had to take him back again today to recheck his bilirubin levels and his weight. Happy to say that they had gone down again and he gained another 80g over the weekend. Seems the mix of EBM and formula, where we can keep track of how much he is having rather than breast, is working wonders for him.

Great news qldmummy, glad things are heading in the right direction.

AFM - So far we are doing really well, Ruby has taken well to breast feeding, and only lost 195g in the first 5 days, which is around 5% of her birth weight. She is a good sleeper so far, but I do realise it is very early days and they tend to do this (so I have read) for the first few weeks. But at the moment, I feed her, a quick cuddle with Mum and then put her down in her bassinette with her eyes still open and off she drifts to sleep.

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep babies awake during a feed, Ruby is a very sleepy feeder?

Anyway, off to get have a shower and get dressed, we are heading up to the shops this morning to get some supplies.

Electric Rodeo

08-09-2009, 07:09

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep babies awake during a feed, Ruby is a very sleepy feeder?

For Lexi I just feed until she kinda falls asleep and then change her bum. Nothing like a bit of cold air on your bum to wake you up:p.

Will be back later am off go change her third nappy in 30 mins. I am very nervous to open her wrap after the last one:laughing:

qldmummy

08-09-2009, 13:37

DH, Ruby and I came home from hospital yesterday. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my hospital stay. We had a private room with a double bed so DH could stay, I actually felt like I was in a hotel room. The midwives were all so fantastic, and I got some great support in the early days with feeding which has meant I am feeling very confident with it now I am home.

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep babies awake during a feed, Ruby is a very sleepy feeder?

Welcome home, sounds like you had a very nice hospital stay.

To wake Max up when feeding, we tickle under his arms or his feet. We also sit him upright a bit and take a break every so often to burp.

AFM - We are having an ok day here today. Max has been feeding well. Am having a bit of trouble with the sleep this arvo but I am also trying to self settle with the dummy rather than being rocked or patted etc.

mythreelittlemonkeys

09-09-2009, 05:12

Tickle her feet or palms :) the nappy change works a treat...talk to her...gently stroke under her chin to remind her she is supposed to be sucking! the sleepy on the boob thing can be part and parcel of the jaundice...bit of a circle in that the sleepier they are the less they feed, the longer they stay jaundiced for...our Lactation consultant has got us not to feed for longer than 40 mins during day and 20 mins at night so as not to tire her out and we are topping up with EBM...we are sticking to the 3 hour rule as much as possible unless we all fall :sleeping: just to try and get her more awake and rid of jaundice...

We were sent to ED today with her blood results only to wait for 3 hours int eh waiting room (8-11 pm with 2 other kids :( )to be told that despite the path lab and GP ringing us up at 7pm saying very high and to gostraight to hospital they not high enough for phototherapy and that they would admit us to try and get some weight gain and monitor her...but we decided that is nothing we cant do at home...the doctors were okay with that but we have to keep a very close eye on her...HO HUM...funnily enough she seems a bit more alert this morning and kinda fed a bit better on me,bit less sleepy and wolfed 60ml of EBM...so frustrating that she has actually now only put on 10g since discharge 9 days ago...

mandy moo

09-09-2009, 10:54

Hey Girls!!!! I found you on here!!!

well i have been mia of late but I am back now.

Lit Aaron is back out of hospital - and recovering.
Its so nice to have him home again. He's such a good lit boy!! He was doing really well up till he got sick. Gaining at least 300gr a week little piggy!! He is almost 4kg now( i know some of your babies were born this size) so he's trying to catch up!!! My other 2 boys were about the size he is now (6 weeks old) when they were first born!! Can't get my head around it.

Well have some mummy jobs to do as I say to my boys....... Will come back on here later and catch up on my reading. Hope you are all doing well and enjoying your little babies.

Talk soon
Amanda xx

daisymama

09-09-2009, 11:04

Hello to all the Mummies,

I hope everyone is not feeling too exhausted.

We were sent to ED today with her blood results only to wait for 3 hours int eh waiting room (8-11 pm with 2 other kids :( )to be told that despite the path lab and GP ringing us up at 7pm saying very high and to gostraight to hospital they not high enough for phototherapy and that they would admit us to try and get some weight gain and monitor her...but we decided that is nothing we cant do at home...the doctors were okay with that but we have to keep a very close eye on her...HO HUM...funnily enough she seems a bit more alert this morning and kinda fed a bit better on me,bit less sleepy and wolfed 60ml of EBM...so frustrating that she has actually now only put on 10g since discharge 9 days ago...

....how frustrating for you, let's hope the alertness and latest feed is an indication that things are on the up. Sounds like you are really on top of it though.

Thanks for the tips on how to wake Ruby up. The nappy change seems to work at the moment, I get DH to do this mid feed - I figure once he is back at work it is just me doing the stinky nappies, so I am working him hard at the moment :laughing:.

AFM - I have hit the baby blues in the last couple of days, I cry at the drop of a hat at the moment - poor DH, I think he thought the hormone rollercoaster may end with the birth.

Ruby has increased her feeds over the last 24 hours, she is now up for an hour at a time and gets a good 20 minute feed, then sleeps for 2-3hrs. She seems to have dropped the really large (4-5hr) sleep she was having in the middle of the day. I have to say this has made me a little more tired, although I also have a sneaky suspicion that the adrenalin rush of the first few days have worn off.......DH is home with me for 3 weeks, so at least I don't have to worry about house stuff at the moment.

We took Ruby to the local chemist today to a baby nurse to get weighed. When we checked out of hospital on Monday she had lost 200g of birth weight, today she was 75g above, so has put on 275g in the last 2 days - what a porker!! Not sure if this is normal - but I guess a good indication that she is feeding well. I have to say I feel a bit relieved, the unknowns of breastfeeding have been playing on my mind i.e. is she getting enough, is she feeding for long enough.

Anyway, I am off to hang out some washing - my most hated chore - doesn't there always seem to be washing to be done - I am sure it breeds in the dirty clothes basket!!!

Hugs to all the new bubbas!!

Kylie

qldmummy

10-09-2009, 08:29

We were sent to ED today with her blood results only to wait for 3 hours int eh waiting room (8-11 pm with 2 other kids :( )to be told that despite the path lab and GP ringing us up at 7pm saying very high and to gostraight to hospital they not high enough for phototherapy and that they would admit us to try and get some weight gain and monitor her...but we decided that is nothing we cant do at home...the doctors were okay with that but we have to keep a very close eye on her...HO HUM...funnily enough she seems a bit more alert this morning and kinda fed a bit better on me,bit less sleepy and wolfed 60ml of EBM...so frustrating that she has actually now only put on 10g since discharge 9 days ago...

I am glad to hear you were able to bring her home.

This is what happened with Max except they admitted us. He had only gained 100g since birth (3 weeks prior). We were feeding either EBM or formula in hospy and the porker gained 250g in 3 days. :eek:

He has slowed down again now as we had him weighed yesterday and he had lost 50g (but we think its the different set of scales.)

Lit Aaron is back out of hospital - and recovering.
Its so nice to have him home again. He's such a good lit boy!! He was doing really well up till he got sick. Gaining at least 300gr a week little piggy!! He is almost 4kg now( i know some of your babies were born this size) so he's trying to catch up!!! My other 2 boys were about the size he is now (6 weeks old) when they were first born!! Can't get my head around it.

Glad to hear he is home and recovering. And yay for the weight gin. Is he formula or breast fed?

AFM - I have hit the baby blues in the last couple of days, I cry at the drop of a hat at the moment - poor DH, I think he thought the hormone rollercoaster may end with the birth.

We took Ruby to the local chemist today to a baby nurse to get weighed. When we checked out of hospital on Monday she had lost 200g of birth weight, today she was 75g above, so has put on 275g in the last 2 days - what a porker!! Not sure if this is normal - but I guess a good indication that she is feeding well. I have to say I feel a bit relieved, the unknowns of breastfeeding have been playing on my mind i.e. is she getting enough, is she feeding for long enough.

Hugs to you. I hope its just an extended 3 day blues but if you are feeling down for too long, then go to the GP. Yay for the weight gain, certainly does sound like she is getting enough.

AFM - I finally got Max to sleep in his cradle for a while last night. Up until now, he would sleep in it during the day but have to co-sleep at night. I had stopped wrapping him as he was too hot inour bed, but wrapped last night and he slept a treat. Will definitely be doing it again I think.:smiliedance:

Bambibambino

10-09-2009, 11:24

Oh thank god I found you all here :p feeling abit lost in the wilderness of first time mummyhood....

Tillie&Bug & Qldmummy - So sorry to hear that Freya & Max have been through so much. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you both :hugs:

MandyMoo - yay for having Aaron home at last! I'm having Xavier weighed tomorrow and can't wait to see how much pudding he has stacked on :laughing: I can see it in his arms and legs, he is quite the chubber.

Daisy - sounds like Ruby is doing really well! I am sooooo jealous of her routine though, no such luck round here. Big :hugs: for the baby blues, I have had my weepy moments too over the week, I'm sure it is pretty normal.

Mitake - did Lexi keep you up all night after those big gaps between feeds the other day?? She must be gaining weight beautifully with all those poopy nappies she keeps exploding for you.

AFM - had a doozy of a night last night, think I made a mistake yesterday taking X out for a 3 hour walk. Meant he slept for 9 hours during the day yesterday and wasn't having a bar of sleep last night. He seriously fed every 45 minutes - 1.5 hours all night. I think maybe he got dehydrated (it's 33 odd degrees up here) :confused: god, I don't know....

I have the midwife coming tomorrow and am going to hit her with a barrage of questions then.

selms80

10-09-2009, 13:28

Hello Mummies!!

So glad I found yous all here :)

Keyaan and I are doing well, the only hard thing has been trying to split my attention between bubba and my 18 month old boy. Poor thing, I swear he thinks the baby is a pet, he doesnt understand fully yet. He slowly touched him for the first time today :)

Im a bit tired also, I feel like i am constantly B/feeding and I too am emotional, for some reason I burst out crying at night times lol

Lucky for me hubby is home for 6 weeks!! Absoloutely loving that!

HOpe everyone is having a great day :)

Electric Rodeo

10-09-2009, 14:51

:yelclap:For finding us here Selms, Mandy and Bambi.

Mitake - did Lexi keep you up all night after those big gaps between feeds the other day?? She must be gaining weight beautifully with all those poopy nappies she keeps exploding for you.

AFM - had a doozy of a night last night, think I made a mistake yesterday taking X out for a 3 hour walk. Meant he slept for 9 hours during the day yesterday and wasn't having a bar of sleep last night. He seriously fed every 45 minutes - 1.5 hours all night. I think maybe he got dehydrated (it's 33 odd degrees up here) :confused: god, I don't know....

I have the midwife coming tomorrow and am going to hit her with a barrage of questions then.

Good idea with all the questions. Will that be her first visit?
My MHN has been 3 times, we get regular home visits out here, I guess it;s a true check of how your coping (the sight of the house etc:laughing:). Lexi put on 280g last week so was back to birth weight.

Lexi feeds more often at night and I can't work out whether it's cause I'm 'lazier' and often only feed one side and don't leave her upright for long enough to burp etc:confused: in my haste to get back to bed. Or I feed her in bed and we both fall asleep so I have no idea how long she sucks etc. ATM not too worried as I am just trying to get as much sleep as I can so that I can survive the day times with the boys:yes:.

She does sleep longer stints during the day, I don't bother to wake her as she doesn't feed as well if I do that.

Might go and express as my boobs are gigantic, oh scrap that I can hear lil miss now, she can fix them for me:laughing:

daisymama

10-09-2009, 15:46

Hello Mummies,

Oh thank god I found you all here feeling abit lost in the wilderness of first time mummyhood....
I have the midwife coming tomorrow and am going to hit her with a barrage of questions then.

Bambi - glad you found the thread. And I hear you with the lost in the wilderness feeling!! Good luck with the midwife visit, hopefully you can get some good answers to put your mind at ease - after all we get much less sleep now - don't want to be lying awake worrying about anything!!

Hello Mummies!!

So glad I found yous all here

Keyaan and I are doing well, the only hard thing has been trying to split my attention between bubba and my 18 month old boy. Poor thing, I swear he thinks the baby is a pet, he doesnt understand fully yet. He slowly touched him for the first time today

Im a bit tired also, I feel like i am constantly B/feeding and I too am emotional, for some reason I burst out crying at night times lol

Selms, glad Keyaan is doing well, I bet you do have your hands full with an 18 month old also.
My emotions tend to run wild in the evenings as well......not sure why - but I am sure it is all the hormones!!

Might go and express as my boobs are gigantic, oh scrap that I can hear lil miss now, she can fix them for me

Mitake, I hear you on the giantic boobs - I was horrified when I went and got fitted during pregnancy for my maternity bras - size GG - that's right, double G......and now with the breastfeeding they are gigantic, at least 3 times Ruby's head - I don't know how she manages to feed from them :laughing:

AFM - I finally got Max to sleep in his cradle for a while last night. Up until now, he would sleep in it during the day but have to co-sleep at night. I had stopped wrapping him as he was too hot inour bed, but wrapped last night and he slept a treat. Will definitely be doing it again I think.:smiliedance:

Qldmummy - YAY for getting max to sleep in his cradle - that must make you feel so good - my fingers are crossed you can replicate this tonight!!! :smiliedance:

AFM - small milestone today, Ruby is 1 week old, so we have successfully navigated our first week. My close friend visited with her 2 yr old and 9 week old today, so that was nice, and it was good to have a mummy to talk to.

We had our first emergency bath today, while DH was changing Ruby's nappy she managed to wee and it went all over her head.....luckily she loves baths!!

Wishing all the mummies some much needed sleep tonight.

Kylie

selms80

10-09-2009, 18:01

AFM - small milestone today, Ruby is 1 week old, so we have successfully navigated our first week. My close friend visited with her 2 yr old and 9 week old today, so that was nice, and it was good to have a mummy to talk to.

Kylie

Aww, Keyaan and Ruby were born on the same day :)

Electric Rodeo

10-09-2009, 18:57

Mitake, I hear you on the giantic boobs - I was horrified when I went and got fitted during pregnancy for my maternity bras - size GG - that's right, double G......and now with the breastfeeding they are gigantic, at least 3 times Ruby's head - I don't know how she manages to feed from them :laughing:

Where do you get your bras from??? I was a G pre-birth so would no doubt be about the same as you now. I've got some maternity crop tops for now and will invest in some new mat bras when things settle down so to speak. We don't have alot of choice around here but would love to know where you got yours in that size from. They all seem to go up to E at the most, if you're lucky:rolleyes:

mythreelittlemonkeys

11-09-2009, 02:01

Gosh girls I am only an E and I am struggling to find anything...can imagine how hard it is getting for G's...poor little Freya is engulfed by my boobs...and it really amazes me how she gets attached sometimes :laughing:

Hello to everyone who has found this thread...isnt it exciting all these babies arriving :) and more tomorrow! I spose theoretically we could be having September babies right up until mid October...tho I hope noone goes that far over...

Cant remember who said it but I totally have the same with Freya not feeding as well when I have to wake her to feed which is about every other feed...this every 3 hour feeding from start of feed is tiring us out...the expressing is also making me a bit sore...but so desperately trying to acheive a weight gain (her not me :)) - she can have some of my weight anyday! anyway so we got 7 feeds in today all topped up with anything between 50-80ml of EBM so surely when she gets weighed tomorrow by CHNurse she will have to have put something on?!?

Our lady who comes and helps sometimes with cleaning came today (first time in a month) and the house just seems so much more manageable :) I know it will be trashed again by tomorrow midday but just nice to see it all sparkly for a few hours!

Okay better go get some sleep whilst Freya is snoozing...

:wave:

daisymama

11-09-2009, 08:32

Morning Mummies,

Where do you get your bras from??? I was a G pre-birth so would no doubt be about the same as you now. I've got some maternity crop tops for now and will invest in some new mat bras when things settle down so to speak. We don't have alot of choice around here but would love to know where you got yours in that size from. They all seem to go up to E at the most, if you're lucky:rolleyes:

Hey Mitake, I know it is very hard to find bra's in the bigger sizes. I went to the ABA store, mothers direct in Brisbane, but they only go up to GG, so I bought 2 at the time. Originally I went into David Jones, but they don't go up to the larger sizes either, but the very helpful lady there gave me a website to try. www. blestbras.com.au, quite a lot of the styles go up to size H. If you do a google search though, there are quite a few online maternity bra shops, hopefully you can have some luck here. (I found blest bras good as they have a good returns policy, if you get it and it doesn't fit you just send it back and get a different size)

Our lady who comes and helps sometimes with cleaning came today (first time in a month) and the house just seems so much more manageable I know it will be trashed again by tomorrow midday but just nice to see it all sparkly for a few hours!

Oh enjoy your clean house, even if it is for a little while. We used to have a cleaner once a fortnight when I was working aswell, god I miss it, nothing like coming home to a clean house!! :)

AFM - we had a pretty good night last night, Ruby had two 3 hour sleeps. She did wet through though, so had to change her in the middle of the night. Luckily our pram has a full size bassinette included, so we just popped her in that until the morning when we can clean her usual bassinette.

Yesterday my friend visited with her 9 week old. Her baby girl was exactly the same weight and length as Ruby, and it was a bit crazy seeing how big she was at 9 weeks, I can't imagine Ruby at that size - made me realise how quickly they grow up.

How is everyone's weight loss going. I was shocked when I got home from hospital that I was only 5kg less than pre labour. However now 1 week on I am down 9kg, surely it will plateau soon and I will have to actually start doing something to get the weight off :laughing:

I had a cry free night last night, so that is good. And my little sister is coming to stay tonight, so that should be fun.

I hope everyone got some sleep last night!!

Kylie

daisymama

11-09-2009, 09:05

mandy moo

11-09-2009, 09:17

daisymama

11-09-2009, 10:16

Daisy I use some Johnson stuff too! I genrally rub little aaron all over with some sorbolene cream after a bath . I have seen other baby bath products that are moisterizing....... Does this help??

Thansk Mandy, I actually got DH to go out and buy some sorbelene this morning, will give that a go!! :)

Thanks
Kylie

mandy moo

11-09-2009, 10:27

Hi everyone!!

How did you all sleep last night??
Well normally i o nly have to get up once to Aaron but last night he wasn't hungry just had wind so was unsettled and kept me up for ages I am sooooo tired now. DS1 has stayed home from school as he's got a cough so don't think there is much hope for a sleep today :(

For the weight loss - not too sure I haven't wieghed myself to be honest! I know I am not fitting into my old jeans and I don't like it! Went to the doc yesterday for our 6 week check and she felt my tummy and said oh back in your old jeans I see!! But I had bought new ones!!!! I am going to start some excersice now - maybe pilates??

Question for you all....... with your hips getting wider to give birth do thhey go back the same??? I was wearing my jeans till about 30 weeks and Ii am sure I am not fatter now then I was when preggas but my jeans don't FIT!!!

Bambino - read on the other thread about your great night well done!! Its funny how amazing you feel when you get some more sleep!!!

Kylie just checked out your photos of Ruby!! She is sooooo beautiful - Just perfect!!! :yes:

Actullay everytime I see someones baby photos i just saw awwwww, they are so precious!!

Tille and Bug - Hope you enjoyed your nice sparkly home. I can't find motivation or energy to do much! Just keeping everything tidy!

Can't help with the bra issues Mitake!! I am only a DD or an E cup

Well hope you are having a lovely day and your babies are behaving!! Actually I don't mind if they are unsettled during the day if they sleep at night. I just don't get why they have to have wind and pain at night!!!

Amanda xx

qldmummy

11-09-2009, 10:48

YAY for all the new mummies finding us. Welcome Bambi, Selms

Selms - I totally understand the trying to spilt your time thing. I have learnt to do a few things one handed and resting a bottle under my chin. :laughing:

Daisy - yay on making it through the first week. hehe re the emergency bath and Ruby weeing on her own head. Max has done that one too, lucky I was already undressing him for a bath. YAY for a cry free night last night too.

Georgie - Hope the CHN appt went well today and Freya has put some weight on.

Weight - I lost a few kilos after Max's birth, cant tell you how many cos I have no idea what I weighed when I went into labour. I am now down to 58kg and seemed to have plateaued, will have to work at it now to lose the last 5ish I want to lose.

Bathing - We use the Johnsons top to toe if I put any soap in but mostly just a washer cloth and water. They don't do anything to get majorly dirty so was told by the midwife that this was all they needed.

AFM - Max slept in his cradle again last night. :smiliedance: He pushed himself a little further than 4 hours on some of the feeds so feel like my routine is a little bit out of whack but not too much so. Was supposed to get him weighed again today but I feel its a bit of an overkill to have him weighed 3 times this week (Doc's ordrers on discharge from hospy), so will just have him weighed on Monday again.

Think someone is stirring, time to get ready for a feed.

Bambibambino

12-09-2009, 06:49

Morning lovelies,

I am positively fresh as a daisy after two fabulous night's sleep :flowerz: YAY Xavier!!! I might keep him after all lol... the nurse came yesterday and weighed him and he has put on (wait for it) over 500grams in 6 days :eek: I think I am raising a sumo wrestler.

We switched a few things in our routine (left one arm out when we swaddled, gave him milk purely from one boob rather than both) and he suddenly slept like an angel in his bassinet and I only had to get up once to feed!!! So excited by this, I only hope I can keep the magic flowing.

For first time b/f mummies I discovered some really helpful info out yesterday that may just have saved my life. Sorry if it's obvious, but I felt it was too valuable not to share just in case it helps someone else. I was feeding from both boobs for around 20 mins, but that meant X was getting too much foremilk and was quite windy and unhappy and would cry alot, then I would feed him again thinking he was hungry and the cycle would begin again. Now I have switched to just one boob per feed for as long as he wants and he has completely settled down. Hope this doesn't mean one of my boobs will drop off waiting for the next feed though :laughing:

Qldmummy - Yay for little Max sleeping in his cradle again! Isn't it the best feeling? I hope he has put on lots of weight for you on Monday.

Mandy - sorry to hear Aaron was unsettled for you the other night, I completely agree I have no problem with windy unhappy babies during the day but at night, ugh. So awful! Hope tonight is better for you.

Daisy - the nurse today said sorbolene as well, but she said to put it on bub before a bath as welll as the water can be quite drying for bubbas skin (different PH levels). 9 kilos in one week is awesome! I just weighed myself then and I am down 10 kg too :eek: I think I'm going to have a problem keeping weight on with my fatso booby junkie lol

Tillie - yay for a cleaning fairy. Enjoy your sparkling house if only for a few hours.

Mitake - hope your 3 settled down and gave their mumma a good night last night after your big day yesterday :hugs:

MamaKoala

12-09-2009, 07:32

I know I don't have a baby yet but I'm going to write in here anyway *insert defiant look here*.

Bambi - Your milk will drop off if you feed with one boob but the other one will produce enough for him at the feed he needs it. I did the same thing with DS2 and that is how he fed for 11 months. One boob each feed. At first I'd get engorged but eventually it settled down. It was just a matter of making sure I used the right boob per feed (you eventually just automatically remember). Glad you found something that settles him down.
I've just ordered a book called 'Breastfeeding - A holistic approach' by E Adamson. It helped me a lot with Breastfeeding with my boys. It has some handy tips on feeding and changes in feeding patterns as bub gets older.

Qldmummy - I'm glad Max is settling down. Weighing 3 times a week does sound a bit much because he may put on the bulk of his weight at the end of the week but have everyone freaking out that he's starving at the second weigh in. My mother stopped breastfeeding me because back then they used to weigh them daily and they scared her into thinking I wasn't gaining anything or eating enough. I can understand their concern with Max but I'm sure he's doing just fine now.

I hope you're all getting some lovely rest times in. I can't wait to be able to join in here for good. Have a lovely Weekend ladies.:wave:

Electric Rodeo

12-09-2009, 08:27

when she gets weighed tomorrow by CHNurse she will have to have put something on?!?

How did the weigh in go Georgie? Yay on the cleaning lady, Dh just did the dishes for me for the second time in 2 years, that got me excited enough LOL.

How is everyone's weight loss going. I was shocked when I got home from hospital that I was only 5kg less than pre labour. However now 1 week on I am down 9kg, surely it will plateau soon and I will have to actually start doing something to get the weight off

i was shocked when I got home and had only lost 4 kg, and Lexi weighed 3.67kg :p. 2 weeks on I have lost 10kg. Need to lose another 20kg (leftovers from the boys). I will start a September mums weightloss inspiration thread soon, when I can be bothered to do much about it. ATM I'm just trying to go back to old 'better' habits rather than just the see something fatty and eat it LOL.

What products do you use to bath bubs in?

I have a cake of sorbelene soap for Lexi. A good product for dry skin that I have started using again (Lexi look like a little snake ATM shedding her skin:laughing:) is Alpha keri oil. You get it from the chemist. You can either disperse some in the bath water or rub it over their body when they are still a bit damp from the bath. Makes them SO soft.

Actually I don't mind if they are unsettled during the day if they sleep at night. I just don't get why they have to have wind and pain at night!!!

It's funny how most babies follow this routine isn't it. I thought maybe LExi was like this cause I try and feed quickly at night and don't spend as much time with her upright afterwards etc but last night I only fed her in bed and she slept quite well so who knows. Where is that instruction manual when you want it.

and he has put on (wait for it) over 500grams in 6 days I think I am raising a sumo wrestler.

We switched a few things in our routine (left one arm out when we swaddled, gave him milk purely from one boob rather than both) and he suddenly slept like an angel in his bassinet and I only had to get up once to feed!!! So excited by this, I only hope I can keep the magic flowing.

Woohoo on the weight gain little X man.:yelclap:

The advice sounds good too Bambi, LExi was a whole lot better overnight last night and she only had one boob at a time(cause I was in bed and we would both fall back to sleep before I turned over:D). She did spend most of the night in her bassinette. Even her earlier evening feed she just fell asleep before the other side. She settled really well.

I know I don't have a baby yet but I'm going to write in here anyway *insert defiant look here*.

You spot here is all warmed up ready for you:D, the more to chat with the merrier.

AFM, feeling 100% better today after some sleep, magic stuff isn't it. DH has taken the kids to Albury to pick up some tractor parts, Lexi is sleeping so I am taking the opportunity to type with two hands and use punctuation. I found some bras yesterday in Myer and I am now the proud owner of a shiny new pair of "rocket" boobs. They are almost touching my chin(it is a double one currntly though lol). Only needed the 16 G (phew as there wasn't anything bigger. So nice to have some 'support' for the girls.

Oh was so proud of myself yesterday too, was halfway through the groceries and Lexi decided she was hungry. So I carried her, chucked a blanket over her and BF while I did the groceries:yelclap:. I don't like to feed in public if I'm on my own thanks goodness for BF tops, it just looked like I was carrying her, except if you stood too close to me and could hear her gulping and squeaking (she is a noisy feeder hehe). So I managed to keep her attached, get things off the shelf and push the trolley.
So YAY for boobies!

Am so enjoying the quiet, might make another coffee and drink it hot for a change!

mythreelittlemonkeys

12-09-2009, 11:51

Me again........

I just remembered I had a question to ask - guess the baby brain is hanging around.

What products do you use to bath bubs in?

When I got Ruby weighed the nurse commented on her dry skin on her belly, and when I told her I was using a Johnsons baby bath product, she said that they were very drying??? This is the first I have heard of this.........so what is everyone else using?

Just use plain water or add an edible oil to it ie olive oil, avacado oil etc...Johnsons are renowned for drying out baby's skin...um and my CHN actually said if a product has the word baby in it dont use it ;) Bugger as I bought heaps of GAIA stuff and the EcoKids stuff too...I think I will use when she older but to be honest she only had one bath so far and not used any creams or anything and her skin is gorgeous :) the only thing I am using is the Organic Eco friendly wipes from Woolies, but thinking about scrapping them too and just using cut up Chux at home with warm water...

I am doing the whole one boob a feed thing too...to try and get some creamy stuff into her...what she doesnt drain I express...I have had sorer boobs though doing it this way (since Weds)...thinking even maybe thrush...but that will be the pump I guess...and it seems to be working as Freya put on a whopping 70g from Weds avo to Fri avo (same scales)...we are still doing the 3 hour thing and topping up. So she is now 3050g only 400g to go to get to birth weight...

She was bit of a minx last night up at 1 then not down till 2.30 up at 3.30 and not settled till nearly 6am...makes for a very emotional Mummy...my mobile phone and husbands ears copped it...husband will survive had big hug and I apologised...sadly the phone is a total gonner...ah well lucky it out of contract next week...dont know what the matter with me behaving like a teenager...made DD cry cos I was crying...God I felt awful about that...

Oky Doky better go she is due for another feed (though hard to wake her cos she only settled at 10am...), got another gorgeous bundle of clothes for her from overseas yesterday...she like her siblings is much better dressed than Mummy and Daddy! I just hope we can go out soon and the weather improves cos she has been sent some very ickle but quite summery stuff in there...

Sorry a bit of a me post...will be politer next time and actually respond to all you guys ;)

Electric Rodeo

12-09-2009, 12:28

dont know what the matter with me behaving like a teenager...made DD cry cos I was crying...God I felt awful about that...

:hugs:lack of sleep makes you do things you usually wouldn't. I've made J cry with my crying too, makes you cry even harder then!
:hugs:

selms80

13-09-2009, 11:05

Hi Mummies and Babies

How is everyone coping?

I do have a quick question for yous, sorry will get to personals later on today...

My little bundle of joy last night slept from 11pm and I woke up at 4am, still not a peek from him, so I actually woke him to feed him, then he slept straight through til 9am???

IS this normal?

Yesterday it was quite warm in Adelaide, 32 degrees, and he was feeding every 2 hours, but come night time he likes to sleep....

We got him checked out by midwife on Friday and he has put on 200grams in 5 days, he is nearly his birth weight again... so he's getting plenty of milk

just a bit worried, my first boy was up every hour and a half, was so hard to settle, and this little munchkin is quite happy to feed, have a look around then sleep...

mythreelittlemonkeys

13-09-2009, 14:19

I still remember my Auntie drilling into me...never wake a sleeping baby :laughing: but we are having to cos of her jaundice and weight...but sounds like he is a trooper and is getting his feeds during the day and letting Mummy get some sleep at night...I think some people say 8-10 feeds a day for a newborn so if he is getting most of those in day then I am sure he is right at night :)
I wish Freya could be left for that long!

mammabear 2 4

13-09-2009, 16:23

Hi Everyone,

Long time i know....just a quick update on Blake...hes 12w6d....and doing very very well...hes 6.4kgs....59cm long and 42cm HC...sitting up...turning his head from side to side....sleeping like a little trooper...last feed about 8pm and he feeds again at 6am...if he wakes before then we just roll and give him his dummy and he goes back to sleep...and he is normally 3-4hrs during the day....his wind has settled and we are weaning him off his 'zantac' medication for his reflux...
For me its been a wonderful addition to my already hectic life with my 4 girls but things are finally settling down to some routine....

Hope everyone is doing well:wave:

Angiepop

14-09-2009, 01:33

Hi everyone. Jack has decided he wants to look around and doesn't want to sleep hence the heinous hour I am posting at :gloomy: Can't wait to climb back into bed. He's had a sniffly nose so we bought a vaporiser for his room today which is working well for keeping his mucus nice and soft.

How is everyone's weight loss going. I was shocked when I got home from hospital that I was only 5kg less than pre labour. However now 1 week on I am down 9kg, surely it will plateau soon and I will have to actually start doing something to get the weight off :laughing:

I actually weigh 4kg less now than i did back when i first found out i was pregnant, lol. I went back to the gym today, felt nice to get some exercise in.

qldmummy

14-09-2009, 05:35

Bambi - 500g! What a porker. :laughing: Good to hear that he is gaining weight and obviously feeding very well. Isn't it funny how just changing a few little details can make them so much more comfortable and content. Hope he keeps it up for you.

MK - Based on the due thread won't be long and you will be joining us here! We will keep your spot nice and warm.

Mitake - Yay for two handed typing. I too am getting to do it whilst both boys are sleeping. hehe. And woohoo for the new bra as well. SO PROUD of you for being able to breastfeed whilst doing the groceries, you really are the master of the multitasking.

Georgie - Lack of sleep is getting to most of us. It's good to have a release every so often, poor DH and your phone though LOL.

Selms - I agree with Georgie, never wake a sleeping baby LOL. If he is feeding well during the day, then I say let him be overnight.

Angie - Naughty boy Jack! Nights are for sleeping hehe. Hope you got to go back to bed shortly after.

AFM - Bit of a busy day here which includes taking Max to be weighed and for another blood test. :fingerscrossed: that both have positive results. Will try and check back in again tonight.

Bambibambino

14-09-2009, 07:04

Morning lovelies,

Mitake - I'm so impressed at the walking public breastfeed. At this point in time I don't know if I will ever be able to feed out and about. My let downs are so excruciating that I literally am smacking myself on the head and swearing like a soldier to distract myself from the pain. Someone might call DOCS on me :laughing: I attempted Woolies with X and DH on the weekend but it ended with an abandoned trolley and lots of tears. We are such amateurs.

Tillie&bug - hope Freya has given you some better nights since your last post. It must be so hard with the other kidlets to survive with so little sleep :hugs:

Selms - sounds like a dream baby to me!!! So long as he is gaining and doing lots of wet nappies I think it sounds fine.

Angie - hope you got back to sleep after your post at that ungodly hour.

Qldmummy- can't wait to hear how the weigh in goes..... :goodvibes:

AFM - all pretty good my end, X still sleeping in his bassinet happily, feeding like a starving baby sabre tooth tiger and being generally very cute. I am starting to freak out a bit about DH going back to work though. There is so much to do!!!!

Electric Rodeo

14-09-2009, 08:54

Mitake - I'm so impressed at the walking public breastfeed. At this point in time I don't know if I will ever be able to feed out and about. My let downs are so excruciating that I literally am smacking myself on the head and swearing like a soldier to distract myself from the pain. Someone might call DOCS on me :laughing: I attempted Woolies with X and DH on the weekend but it ended with an abandoned trolley and lots of tears. We are such amateurs.

Not amatuers at all, I'm up to my third bub and this was my first attempt at a walking BF. You know if I don't finish the groceries we have to starve for the week.:laughing: Lexi must have been hungry as I couldn't hold my enormous boob up but she still hung on like a little terrier dog and fed LOL. The groceries I purchsed were limited to those at arm's reach, not up high or low:p.
Your let down sounds bloody painful, but you sound like a good ol' cow if he is putting on 500g a week or was it 6 days??? Great job.
How much longer is your DH off work?

Lexi is getting weighed again today, will have to bare all to the health nurse too and see what she thinks about the collapse of my internal organs:(, best go have a shower while playshool is on to be prepared. Hate being too scared to cough/sneeze...laugh:o

Qldmummy, how did Max go with his weigh in today??

Chub Chub

14-09-2009, 09:13

*peaks head in*

Hello!

Well I have been home since Thursday and Finn is a week old today. On Friday we had some major issues with Finn not being able to latch on for 10 hours due to my boobs becoming so engorged he was choking on breastmilk and refused to feed but was so, so hungry. I didn't have a breast pump (why do these things happen in the dead of night:detective:?) So as soon as the shops were opened we bought a pump and have been feeding laying down, which has been a god send.

Finn has been feeding, sleeping, feeding and sleeping. When do they start to have some awake time? My DD is 4 and I cannot remember a thing!

I have read the enitre thread and it seems everyone is doing so well;) I have to agree with a comment Mitake made....I am too waiting with baited breath for Finn to grow his horns and become 'hardwork'. At the moment I am becoming a more relaxed mum as each day passes but wondering when it will all turn to crud?

Well loving having a boy and a girl. So different but I am absolutely besotted:bee:

Electric Rodeo

14-09-2009, 09:59

Hi Chub:wave:
Glad you found us.

You sound incredibly happy, I'm glad things are gong so well for you:cloud9:

I have my fingers crossed that things won't turn to crud, I wonder what makes us think that:)

Lexi is rarely awake, even feeding she looks asleep. She is feeding every 3-5 hours, but a full feed can take up to 1.5 hours as i have to do stuff in between for the boys so she snoozes in between in her rocker or bassinette. She's not actually drinking that whole time. It's been 2years for me since i had a newborn and i can't remember when they start to be more awake. No help to you there:goodvibes:

daisymama

14-09-2009, 18:56

Hi Mummies,

*peaks head in*
Finn has been feeding, sleeping, feeding and sleeping. When do they start to have some awake time? My DD is 4 and I cannot remember a thing!

Welcome Chub, glad you are doing well. I know, what you mean, all they do is feed then sleep - I actually have found myself bored sometimes because I want Ruby to be awake. Ruby is 11 days old now, and I have noticed she has some more "eyes open" time now - not much, but it is something :laughing:

AFM - I am finding the 2-3 hourly feeds a little draining at the moment. I find I am my most exhausted during the post midnight feeds, so hard to keep my eyes open. I don't think it is helping that I am having an afternoon nap everyday, which is meaning I am not going to bed until 10pm, but I am finding it hard to try and cut out the naps - by 2pm I am utterly exhausted. I don't know how you mummies with other kiddies are doing it :laughing:

Thanks for the advice on bath products. We have switched to plain water, and I am using sorbelene cream on all the dry areas and it is working a treat!!

One thing that has suprised me is the amount of washing that little Ruby generates. I swear she saves up every wee until I am changing her, then lets it out just as I life her little legs up, it runs down her bum and up her back and soaks her clothes!!! She has quite a few wardrobe changes each day!!

I am interested to see what she weighs this Wednesday when I go - she now has little rolls on her arms and legs - so cute, I can't stop kissing them.

I have posted in the breastfeeding thread that is the July-Sep birth group section and they have a recipe for cookies that are supposed to help with milk supply - not sure if they work - but thought I would mention in case anyone is struggling with supply.

Anyway, DH has returned from his "hunting and gathering" trip with some Baskin Robbins - yum - chocolate chip cookie dough icecream!!

Kylie

lola77

14-09-2009, 19:32

Hi everyone,
I've loitered in the pregnant through IVF thread for the last 10 months or so so thought it was about time to jump into some others!

My not so little Max is 12 days today and we had our first ECHN visit. He's put on 490g in one week!! He only lost 5% of his birth weight (4kg) in hospital and I was wondering whether I was breast feeding him effectively. His feeding / sleeping pattern is a bit all over the place - last night hwas ffeding every 1.5-2.5 hours, the last two feeds (this afternoon / evening) have had 4 hours between! My boobs don't know what's happening!

I'd really like him to sort out his days from his nights but everyone keeps telling me o not expect too much from him until he reaches 6 weeks. He was really unsettled at night for a couple of days and was awake for abou 4 hours! We're now using a little sound machine playing 'ocean' sounds and he seems more settled.

He's been much more alert over the last couple of days and looking at around at things. I try to talk to him, and sing to him whilst feeding but he does tend to get abit sleepy on the boob. He was borderline jaundiced in hospital but as soon as my milk came in fully it flushed it out.

DH is home with me at the moment and is doing a great job of supporting me by doing nappy changes, wrapping, settling and tidying. I'm dreading him going back to work next week but I guess it'll force me to be more disciplined about napping when Max naps. Mum will be out from England the following weekend so that'll be lovely too!

Better go as I hear the booby call!! Another 4 hours between feeds - let's hope this continuess!!!

Have a good night everyone!

Angiepop

15-09-2009, 12:10

Mitake- hope your health nurse visit went well :hugs:

AFM - I am finding the 2-3 hourly feeds a little draining at the moment. I find I am my most exhausted during the post midnight feeds, so hard to keep my eyes open. I don't think it is helping that I am having an afternoon nap everyday, which is meaning I am not going to bed until 10pm, but I am finding it hard to try and cut out the naps - by 2pm I am utterly exhausted. I don't know how you mummies with other kiddies are doing it :laughing:

I have posted in the breastfeeding thread that is the July-Sep birth group section and they have a recipe for cookies that are supposed to help with milk supply - not sure if they work - but thought I would mention in case anyone is struggling with supply.

Haha, i'm the same with the post midnight feeds. The 3-4am feed is mostly spent with my head bobbing up and down from falling asleep. I have been 'getting up' for the day at about 12pm so i'm not going to bed until midnight so I might try waking up earlier so I can sleep earlier at night.

I tried those cookies a couple of weeks ago and they seemed to work a little...only problem is i ate all of them in like 2 days!!. I'm not good with temptation :laughing:

Jack still has a cold...last night was the hardest night i've had with him by far. He just would not go down for a sleep. I ended up getting 2 hrs of sleep for myself by sitting up with him on the couch. Hopefully he gets better soon because I don't know how many nights like that I can take. We've tried the humidifier, elevating the head of his bassinette, saline drops for his nose and suctioning the mucus out and it all helps a little bit but not a lot :no:

Ok off to do some housework, hope everyone is doing well with their bubbies.

mythreelittlemonkeys

15-09-2009, 13:08

has anyone put their baby on the floor yet with siblings about? Just read that at 3 weeks you should be putting them on their tummy and letting them try to lift their heads and I am jsut a bit nervous with my 18 month old Bam Bam :)

Electric Rodeo

15-09-2009, 16:28

Hi girls:wave:

Well I'll join the midnight head bobber club:p

I struggle the most with night feeds which is why I put her in bed with me or prop her up in the recliner with me. I nap while she feeds. I would much prefer to be able to get up and sit up and feed and resettle but I can't stay awake. If I don't get the crappy sleep tidbits I get now (while she feeds) I am one very grumpy mumma with the boys the next day which isn't fair. So ATM I'm sleeping whenever I can and not too worried about where we sleep just so I can remain human:p

Welcome Lola, nice to have more people to chat with. Max sounds like a champ putting on that much weight in a week. Well Done!

The nurse weighed Lexi yesterday and she had put on 320g for the week so 600g since we've been home.

Georgie I haven't left Lexi on the ground without me sitting next to her as I can't trust my little bam bams either. As much as they love her they are a bit clumsy etc. I didn't even think about tummy time, I might start trying it with me down on the floor too.

Better go dish up dinner for the boys so I can get them to bed beofre Miss L wakes again. I enjoy being able to feed her without the two extra bodies lying on us.

So tired tonight :sleeping:

daisymama

15-09-2009, 18:05

Hi Mummies,

Haha, i'm the same with the post midnight feeds. The 3-4am feed is mostly spent with my head bobbing up and down from falling asleep. I have been 'getting up' for the day at about 12pm so i'm not going to bed until midnight so I might try waking up earlier so I can sleep earlier at night.

Angie, that is no good about Jack's cold, I hope it gets better soon.

I have been doing the same with my "get out of bed" time, today I got out of bed at 11am and then went for a nap 245pm and didn't wake until 530pm - I must have needed the sleep........it will be interesting to see if I can sleep tonight. Thank god DH is home and keeping the house going. They said I was low in iron when they tested me after the birth - I am wondering if that is contributing to the tiredness??

Lola - welcome - always nice to have more chatters.

Mitake - Sounds like you are on "struggle street" today, hope you get a good night sleep.......that is awesome about Lexi's weight gain. Tomorrow is Ruby's weigh in, so I will be interested to see how she has gone.

Ok guys, I have been holding off on the baby poo talk, but given that I am a first time Mum, I need some reassurance here :). I have read that breast fed babies have mustard colour stools that are quite loose. Ruby's are the right colour, but they are actually liquid - have been since the miconium (sp?) ended. And she actually farts out every poo (tmi I know). Is this normal?? I am worried she has the runs??

Wishing you all lots of sleep.

Kylie

Electric Rodeo

15-09-2009, 18:56

Ok guys, I have been holding off on the baby poo talk, but given that I am a first time Mum, I need some reassurance here :). I have read that breast fed babies have mustard colour stools that are quite loose. Ruby's are the right colour, but they are actually liquid - have been since the miconium (sp?) ended. And she actually farts out every poo (tmi I know). Is this normal?? I am worried she has the runs

Hi Kylie,

I'll chat poo:laughing:

Ruby sounds perfectly normal in the poo department. Lexi's vary between bright yellow to a little bit green. Always runny, sometimes with tiny chunks(like curdled milk) reminds me of little bits of desicated coconut throughout the nappy iykwim.

If bub has the runs you will find that the poo will go straight through the nappy and there will be no colour on the top , it sinks straight through to the outer layer. Does that make sense. You will be able to tell the difference if you ever see it, it will look different to what Ruby is doing now!

Lexi doesn't burp much she farts instead and they are always wet/pooey as such. I am changing around 10 nappies a day for her she is a machine.

I think Ruby is normal for sure:thumbsup:

qldmummy

16-09-2009, 05:16

Bambi - When does your DH go back to work? I am sure you will be fine, take each day at a time and don't stress too much about anything but X's needs until you are settled, just the two of you.

Chub - Yay so glad that you found us and to hear that Finn is doing so well. As for awake time, Max is 4.5 weeks and spends anywhere up to an hour after each feed awake.

Kylie - Glad to hear the change in bath products has helped. I hear you about the washing too. Max is a spewy-ish kind of bub and gets changed a couple times a day some days, feel like I am constantly washing. Ruby's poos sound normal to me.

Lola - great to have you join us. We both have a Max. Yay for the weight he gained.

Angie - I hope Jack's cold clears for you soon. I hope you had a better night with him last night.

Georgie - I am a bit slack and don't put Max on the floor at all. I want to but am terrified of Jet accidently stepping on him. I am off to Target today to get a playmat with the toy bar overhead so that it may protect him a little. LOL

Mitake - woohoo on Lexi's weight gain.

AFM - Max was weighed on Monday and has gained about 200g in 5 days. It feels so good to have him gaining the weight. Took him for his blood test and my GP rang yesterday and said that they had come back at 170 still. She's gotten me a bit worried by ringing and the way she carried on as bit but the hospy (the ones who requeated the est) haven't rang at all, so maybe she is a bit over zealous????

Feeding and sleeping still going well here most of the time. Get a bit worried when he sleeps longer than 4 hours cos he is usually so much like clockwork you could set a clock to it.

Hope everyone has a lovely day.

daisymama

16-09-2009, 08:11

Hi Mummies,

Thanks Mitake and Qldmummy for joining me in the poo talk :laughing:, glad things seem normal with Ruby.....phew!!

Well I had to share a little triumph with a group of ladies who would appreciate it. Yesterday I used my pump for the first time to express, it took a little getting used to, but I expressed 40ml in a couple of minutes. I didn't want to do anymore in case little Ruby was opposed to the bottle - didn't want to waste good milk!!

When Ruby woke, I tried her with the bottle. I was anticipating that it would take me a few goes. Well the little porker took to it straight away and emptied the bottle, obviously I popped her on the boob after this for the rest of the feed.

It feels like a little triumph for me, and you know what - I am going to express and treat myself to a glass of wine this weekend (I know - only 2 weeks in - I am up for mother of the year award for sure :laughing:)..........but I have been really craving a nice glass. My friend recently went to a winery in Victoria and brought me back a nice bottle - so I will toast to little Ruby and her neverending hunger this weekend.

Aside from that we had a bit of an off night last night. Ruby just kept feeding and feeding and feeding........and was wide awake - right when me and DH were running on empty. Needless to say we are a little exhausted - but we are off to the nurse today to have her weighed, then going to DH's cousins house for lunch!!

I hope everyone is doing well........I have to say it is so great to pop in here and read how everyone is going - just knowing that we are all experiencing similar things makes it so much less stressful!! Thanks ladies!! :wave:

Kylie

mandy moo

16-09-2009, 11:34

Good Morning Girls!!!

Feeling quite good today! Hoped into bed @ 9.30 last night fed Aaron @ @ and then 7. I dont beleive it!!! I have a cold so I was hoping to get some rest. As the night before he fed every couple of hours and I was so exhausted!!!

I join the midnight headbobbers group! OMG I can't stay awake either. I was feeding aaron in bed but DH starting complaining I am keeping him up and he need to go to work so now I am feeding him on the floor!!!! With one of those back cushions I am still sleeping as he feeds!

Hi Chub Chub,
Glad you found us here!! Hope you guys are settling in nicely. Yes they seem to sleep feed and sleep for a while yet!! Aaron is 7 weeks now WOW that has flown he is awake a bit more but still sleeps ALOT.

Hi Daisymum - I hear you on the washing man they generate heaps don't they. If they don't spew on it, they poo on it, and if that fails they wee on it!!!! Hope you guys have a great day - Hope Ruby has stacked on more weight!! And hopefully you can have a rest at some point!!
Oh and Ruby's poos sound normal to me. It will def slow down but yeah sound like what aaron was doing!

Welcome Lola and congtrats to you! :wave:I'm sure you''ll be fine when DH goes back to work just take it easy and do what you can!! What a legend Lit max is with the weight gain!! He is the same size my DS1 and 2 were.

Hi Angipop - Hows Jack going with his cold- I hope hes better. It sucks when they are sick. How many weeks is he now. Him and Aaron were born pretty close to each other I think??

I'll chat poo:laughing:

Ruby sounds perfectly normal in the poo department. Lexi's vary between bright yellow to a little bit green. Always runny, sometimes with tiny chunks(like curdled milk) reminds me of little bits of desicated coconut throughout the nappy iykwim.

Mitake I had to laugh at your description!! But yes its spot on!!!
Hows life with three!! A bit full on at times isn't it! Good on Lexi with the weight gain all these babies are awesome eaters!!!

Hi tillie - Floor time yes I haven't really done it. I have been putting the sheepskin on the kitchen bench while I put away the dishes or prepare dinner and put Aaron on his tummy that way! Out of the way of the kids and I am right there he won't be able to roll off!!! This is no 3 for you too isn't it. How old are you other 2.

Hi Qld Mummy, Glad Max is gaining weight YAY. So the Blood test is it for his Jaundice? what number do they want it to be under? Hopefully this lady is like you said Zealous. I am sure he is fine. As for clock work Aaron is bit like that too. When it strikes 4 hours he openshis eyes and demands his feed!!

Hi Bambi - how litt X doing. I remember last time you said you were feeding off one breast a time, is that still working for you. I have had to do that for all three of mine. Apparantly the fore milk is also alot harder on their tummys too. My first too were lactose intolorant and the foremilk if I fed them from both breasts used to upset their tummys in a big way.

Well I feel like i have written a book!! Pretty good effort! Hope you are all doing well!

Hi to all the mummies and the Mummies I may have missed (sorry)

AFM I have a cold so not feeling the very best. But we are doing well. Had aaron's 6 week check yesterday he's going well he now weights 4.2kg ( pretty good after starting at 2.5kg )he seems as big as my boys were when they came out!!!! he's a little cutie though! Hope you all have a wonderful day today!! I am off to do my housework YAY, not!!!
Amanda xx

daisymama

16-09-2009, 17:16

Hello,

Just a quick one to update on Ruby's weight gain.

Mandy - rest up (when you can), so your cold disappears quicker!!

Went to the CHN today and Ruby has put on 200g since last week. So at day 13 she has put on a total of 575g and is 275g above her birth weight - YAY to the little booby muncher!!

Anyway, off to get a late start on dinner after a nana nap that went a little long.....:wave:

Kylie

p.s. Ruby's skin is still quite dry - I spoke to the nurse today and she suggested Dermaveen - which is a PH balanced moisturiser - and they also have a bath wash that is soap free and for sensitive and dry skin.....fingers crossed this works, her little hands and feet are so peely!!

Liddy

16-09-2009, 20:10

Hello Mummies!

Gosh so many more have joined since my last update! Good to see you all in here!! Congrats to the new mummies!

We are doing great here, Lily is feeding brilliantly, still fairly often though usually between 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours during the night, so that's abit tiring but i'm sure that will improve in time!! Jade has adjusted well but she's sick atm so that sucks because she's very grumpy and demanding. Other then that I feel 100% after my c-section, no pain at all, DP went back to work Monday so i'm now on my own with the kids during the day, feel like i'm coping really well and we've been out and about alot.

Been struggling only having a single stroller so i'm selling it on ebay and we're buying a phil and teds vibe, pretty excited about it, ive never owned a 3 wheeler so really wanna get into walking and eventually jogging!

My cracked nipples finally healed after a couple of days of torture! So it's much more enjoyable now. Lily looooves tummy time, I think she will be an early roller she's seemed to attempt trying to do so already!!

Anyways sorry about the total me post, little time I get to jump on here now, but hoping you're all well and you're enjoying your little baby's! They don't stay little for long so i'm really enjoying this stage this time!!

Electric Rodeo

16-09-2009, 20:58

Feeling quite good today! Hoped into bed @ 9.30 last night fed Aaron @ @ and then 7.

Mitake I had to laugh at your description!! But yes its spot on!!!
Hows life with three!! A bit full on at times isn't it! Good on Lexi with the weight gain all these babies are awesome eaters!!!

Had aaron's 6 week check yesterday he's going well he now weights 4.2kg

Life with 3 is madness:laughing:. All good if I'm organised and if LExi times her feeds for when the boys are having dinner etc. Things get chaotic when I'm feeding and they want something, M doesn't quite understand to wait(he's only 2 so I understand:p) and J is not quite old enough to get things for himself(he's 3). So I try to make sure they always have a drink at hand and snacks available. Generally they are pretty good but breaking up fights with a baby on your lap proves tricky.

I can't beleive Aaron slept that long, did he sleep from 9.30 -7 if so what a champ, keep him for sure:p.

After being a bit unsettled today Lexi has been asleep for the past 4 hrs, a good stretch but as usual when I am awake. Oh well she is showing potential. M didn't sleep through till he was 2 so plenty of time:laughing:

Went to the CHN today and Ruby has put on 200g since last week. So at day 13 she has put on a total of 575g and is 275g above her birth weight - YAY to the little booby muncher!!

p.s. Ruby's skin is still quite dry - I spoke to the nurse today and she suggested Dermaveen - which is a PH balanced moisturiser - and they also have a bath wash that is soap free and for sensitive and dry skin.....fingers crossed this works, her little hands and feet are so peely!!

Have a try at the Alpha keri oil, Lexi was the same with the peeliness(if that's a word) and after a couple of baths in that she is smooth as.

yay for the great weight gain she is doing well:thumbsup:

Think I might try and grab 1/2 hr before the little miss wakes.

Chat soon

Electric Rodeo

16-09-2009, 21:03

:laughing:As soon as i clicked submit reply she cried out. Oh well no nap for me:p

mandy moo

17-09-2009, 08:16

Mitake I wish he went 9.30 till 7 that would be a DREAM no he went 9.30 till 2ish and then 7. But I think I'll keep him anyhow!!!:laughing:
But last night was a dream - he slept from 9.30pm and woke @ 4.30am!!!! I feel great. the thing is when Aaron is on a good run my other boys wake!! Got up 2 times to DS2 last night!!!! I just hope they are not all having a bad night all at once! too bad Lexi woke when you were going to have a nap! They seem to have timing of their own don'w they

Great to C you on here Lydia!! Sounds like you guys are doing really well! Little Lilly is so cute!!

Hope all you mummies have a great day!! I might not be back on here today, I am going to my kids sports carnival today. Off to get the tribe ready!!! SEE YA

Amanda xx

Chub Chub

17-09-2009, 19:41

Where has the time gone? Finn is 10 days old and going great guns. I get a bit nostalgic as he is our last baby and the time is flying. I know I have so much to look forward to but ....*sighs* I wish I could freeze time, sometimes.

I am 33 and not interested in having any more BUT newborns are so addictive :p

Here are some photos of my chubby boy:

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o91/ChubChub_05/Boy%20Baby/FinnJensen033.jpg

mandy moo

17-09-2009, 20:27

Chub Chub He is such a beautiful little guy!! Just perfect!!! Yes Newborns are addictive I really want another one after Aaron I think its going WAY too quick already - we'll blink and they will be turning one!! I wish they didn't have to grow up so quick and start talking back and not ALWAYs being soooooo cute!!

Well done I feel clucky just looking at him!!! :)

Angiepop

18-09-2009, 11:43

Hello everyone!. DP's mum took care of Jack early this morning so I could get a good stretch of sleep and I feel like a brand new woman :laughing: We had him weighed the other day and he is now 4kg (birth weight 2.09kg) so I am happy with that. I bought some fenugreek yesterday to try and bring my BM supply up because it's still not where I want it to be, oh well. I'll keep trucking with the expressing and the vitamins and :ecomcity::ecomcity:.

It feels like a little triumph for me, and you know what - I am going to express and treat myself to a glass of wine this weekend (I know - only 2 weeks in - I am up for mother of the year award for sure )..........but I have been really craving a nice glass. My friend recently went to a winery in Victoria and brought me back a nice bottle - so I will toast to little Ruby and her neverending hunger this weekend.

Yay for Ruby taking the bottle :) I know the feeling about not wanting to waste the precious EBM, I spilled a whole bottle one day and almost cried, lol. And as for the glass of wine, I wouldn't feel bad, I had my first glass 1 week after Jack was born so what does that say about me :laughing:

Hi Angipop - Hows Jack going with his cold- I hope hes better. It sucks when they are sick. How many weeks is he now. Him and Aaron were born pretty close to each other I think??

Jack is much better now, he's back to his old sleepyhead self. He was born on the 1st of Aug so he and Aaron are very close in their birthdays.

ChubChub- Great photo, he is gorgeous. I love seeing photos of everyone's babies!.

RoseKathleen

19-09-2009, 10:44

Hi Ladies!

Will have to read up on the personals, but things are happening in my house this morning so I probably can't reply because I will keep timing out!

DD is going great - has regained her birth weight plus at 10 days. I will have to post my birth story - shall I post it back in the other Sept babies? DD is feeding every 3 hours and has been sleeping pretty good for a newborn. DH still on break from work until next Thurs so I have a bit more time until I have to cope with the two kids by myself.

UNFORTUNATELY DS has come down with gastro this morning! It is not even 10am and he has chucked at least 8 times and I haven't even finished brekkie coz I have beeb cuddling and cleaning (and feeding in between). Hoping that baby doesn't get it!

Must go and clean up a bit now. Will be back for personals and catch up, as well as posting photos and changing my signature!! :)

pkbub

19-09-2009, 12:03

:wave:
Hi Ladies,

just realized I should find this thread:doh: with all you other 1 handed typers!

No time to read back of course, but will try to stay up-to-date now:yes:

We had our worst night lastnight. IL's staying 2 nights, so I went to bed too late around 10pm, then I was only able to get maybe 5 hrs total sleep in, so I felt like poo this morn, but DH took DD from our bed at 7:30am and I got to sleep to 9:yelclap: I was having dreams about coffee!:laughing:

DD is almost 4 wks and is up to 3.9kg, so up 800g from birth - with DS we had lots of weight issues in the first few months, so this is a big relief for me. BF is easier for me too - not easy, but easier! I think I just know what I'm doing a bit better now.

RK - sorry to hear gastro has hit your house. My DH is back to wrk on Thurs too! Will be different for me too with 2 kids, so I know how you feel.

Can anyone tell me how to post pics on BH??? I just can't get it!

RoseKathleen

19-09-2009, 13:36

Okay - I am back to do some personals now. I have been doing house work for a couple of hours and have started to bleed a bit - natures way of saying "Stop! Sit and rest now!"

PK - I don't know how to do photos in BH either - but I did manage to use photobucket and post a link once. I am going to try that again (hopefully today) but will be reading for response on how to do it direct! It is great that bubba is gaining weight! My baby lost 12% of her birthweight in hospital and so they made me stay in another night! :( I went to the CHN on Thursday a little apprehensive because I thought she was doing fine but the scales are a big hurdle some times. She was 10 days old and had regained her birthweight plus 200g! But I have a huge baby - so 200g is not a lot on her. She is now 4.4kgs!!!!

DaisyM - All the books go on about not confusing a baby by giving a bottle and BF - methinks its a load of crap! I gave DS a bottle with EBM from a couple of weeks old, plus he had a dummy from Day 3 and he never got nipple confusion. So Yay for the bottle!

MandyM - Sorry about your cold! I had one last week - yuk. My DH is sleeping in the lounge room atm. So DD doesn't wake him and then I can hand her off to him at 5am if I need some more sleep!

Lydia - It is fantastic that you are up and about now! We are going to have to have a Perth mummies get together. I am glad that Jade is doing well with a the new arrival. I am blown away with how well DS has coped. Not one moment of tantrum or jealousy (yet!?). I managed my VBAC but things went so wrong I am not sure if vaginal birth is better than c-s at the moment!! LOL!

Mitake - Life with 3 must be madness. I only have 2 and had to laugh today. DS has gastro so I am holding the baby and running after DS with an icecream container trying to catch the sick as it comes up. He hasn't got the concept to be sick into the bowl yet - he prefers the couch! :laughing:

Chub - he is great! You are the only one I know who had a baby the same day as me - and another vbac too!! Did you post a birth story? I would be really interested to read it.

Must go now! Will try for some photos and a birth story update...

yummummy2009

20-09-2009, 09:02

Hi everyone, :wave:

Im new to the thread and thought I would come say hi to everyone.

My first baby boy was born on the 12th of September and as a new mum am trying to get my head around all the information that comes with a new born so be aware i might be asking a million questions, LOL. :laughing:

Things have been pretty good since coming home, little Jackson had tounge tie while in hospital so my nipples got a little bit of a bashng but are clearing up with the help of creams. We got his tounge tie cut the day we came home and feeding has been so much easier, best thing we could have done. He is gaining weight which was so good to hear as I really had no idea if I was feeding him enough but 100g and two days since my milk fully came through was good. My boobs seem still very engorged though and milk is just streaming out of me, they tend to be so sore in the mornings but expressing some before the feed has helped. Has anyone else still got sore boobs????

I am feeding Jackson every three hours and he sleeps in between, sometimes I do wake him for his feed beccase we did have troubles with jaundice but I find if I stick to the routine things run more smoothly, although in saying that he droped a feed last night and lept from 9 till 2:30am which was nice for me but then had two massive feeds in 4 hours, i guess you have just got to go with the flow sometimes. He will also a very sleepy feeder and I change his nappy in between each breast and burp him as well which helps. He loves to sleep though but I guess all newborns do at this stage. I am lucky that he rarely ever cries unless he is hungry or has some wind or needs his nappy changed. Havent yet expierenced the crying fits everynoe keeps warning me about and the sleepless nights. At the moment I am coping ok the nights as I only get up to feed him twice maybe three times and I fall straight back asleep and tend to have a nap in the afternoons.

My birth was hard, 18 hour labour, 2.5 hours of pushing and had 0 drugs, gas made me sick, was not allowed the Epi and didnt want to have the Peth. Also ended up with a 2nd degree tear and two first degree ones. Am recovering well on that front. My stomach on the other hand looks gross, lol, a deflated balloon puts the appearence down to a T :laughing:

Anyway have now offcicially told my life story, LOL. Cant wait to get to know you all better, reading through the posts have been great, I feel a little bit more confident eah day.

Cara xoxo

MamaKoala

20-09-2009, 09:16

Hi Ladies,

There are too many pages for me to catch up on so I might try and read back later.
I finally get to join you in the Birth Thread :smiliedance:.
What a week it has been. I'll post my birth story soon when I have a spare minute.

I ended up cramping horribly on wednesday night and as I was home by myself I called the ambulence. I couldn't get hold of XDP straight away but he did end up calling straight back and arriving 2 minutes later to let the Ambos in. I had never had morphine until then and OMG that stuff is magic. Spent from Wed morning until Sat morning in hospital being threated for Urinary Tract Infection of Type A Strep. Very nasty bug. They first thought that it was a uterine infection but soon ruled that out as I was unable to empty my bladder properly which ended in a cathiter (yuck but such relief:laughing:). Everyone in the nursing staff gave me disapproving looks when they saw that I had early discharge on Monday but it was not connected to my birth so I ignored it. Had bub with me so Breastfeeding hasn't been affected and my milk came in on friday night (ouch!). My boobs are starting to settled down now but they're still rock hard.

Kiara has had no jaundice which I was surprised with. Both my boys had mild jaundice. She's a really good feeder and getting better at tackling having to open her mouth really wide to get around engorgement. Hopefully that wont last too long. She has been having large 4-6 hour sleeps between 10pm and 4am and the other long stretch is between 9am and lunch time. Cluster feeds happen first thing in the morning and in the afternoon. I'm going to work on wearing her around the house while I try and get things done when she's having some awake times.

She's pooping about 4-6 times a day but they're small. Matter of fact I can smell one now even though she's asleep.

Anyway that's what's been happening this week for me. Basically stuck in hospital being stuck with needles every other hour but at least it was me and not her (I almost died when they gave her the hep B and Vitamin K shots). Now I'm paranoid at every little cramp because I really want this bug gone and I do not want to go back. Basically if I get ANY signs of fever or burning I have to go back to emergency (I haven't googled the Type A Strep yet because I'm scared but I'm pretty sure it's that nasty flesh eating virus - Feel free to google it on my behalf but don't tell me anything really scary until I've finished my 2 weeks worth of antibiotics).

I need to get up and clear the loungeroom a bit because mum is coming to visit today and the house is pretty much the way I left it UGH. I'll read back on everyone else for 10 minutes and do a big catch up a little later.

Have a lovely sunday everyone :sunshine:

ETA - false alarm on the poop, she just let off some gas LOL

MamaKoala

20-09-2009, 09:30

I know this is a few days old but daisysmama I have the same dry skin problem with Kiara and I'm using Avado Naturals (found in most supermarkets). My midwife told me to use a natural vegetable oil rather than petrolium based oil after bathtime so today I'm off to find something yummy from the health food shop. I'll let you know if anything is recommended.

MrsDribbleDrawers

20-09-2009, 09:59

:doh: I finally remembered the birth groups thread!! will catch up later when I'm not trying to burn muffins... hope everyone is having a great day, and managing life with bubba!

daisymama

20-09-2009, 11:58

Welcome Yummummy, MamaKoala and MrsDribbleDrawers!!! Great to have some more mummies in here. :smiliedance:

Yummummy - sounds like you are doing really well.......I am also a first time mummy - and yes there are plenty of questions to be asked - ask away :)

MamaK - :fingerscrossed: the antibiotics do their job for you. And thanks for the product suggestion for dry skin.........the Dermaveen cream that my CHN suggested has worked a trick. I was using sorbelene for a week without much result, the Dermaveen made it almost better within a day!! Highly recommend it!

Mitake - I know you are MIA at the moment - hope everything is going well for you.

AFM - Well I had a nightmare night last night. Up until now Ruby has been the perfect baby, she feeds, then we cuddle for a couple of minutes, put her down with her eyes still a little open and she takes herself off to sleep.

Well, yesterday afternoon she woke for a feed at 5pm, right around the time DH was leaving to go to a poker tournament (that he was very excited about!). After the feed I did the same routine, cuddles, swaddle, she got sleepy and I put her down. Within 10 minutes she was stirring which built up to a cry, got her out and tried to resettle, put her back down, same thing, within 10 minutes she was crying. This time I kept her on me for a bit longer, she went out like a light, I held her for about 15minutes, then put her down - same thing - awake within 10 minutes.

This little sharade went on for the next 4 hours, by the time it got to 9pm I was beside myself and called DH who came home straight away (bless him!). The same thing kept happening when DH got home, so we decided to go into the bedroom and get her set up like we usually do in there. By this time it was midnight, and she worked up to an almighty scream - blood curdling almost!! She kept bobbing her head on me when I cuddled her like she wanted to feed - but we had fed and fed and fed over the past 5 hours.....I think she just wanted to be soothed by sucking - so we resorted to a dummy - which she took, again went to sleep in her bassinette and awake again 10 minutes later.

By this stage I was beside myself :hissy:.....so DH took her and got her to sleep on his chest - he told me to get some rest - which I did.........DH held her for 45 minutes while she slept then managed to get her down and settled in her bassinette.........she slept until 3am, fed, then woke at 6am, 8am and 11am for feeds!!

For any mummies who are dealing with babies who don't sleep - my hat goes off to you - I only did one night and was a mess!!!

I wonder if it was something I ate, we had some naughty Hungry Jacks yesterday, and I had a big coke with it - the first time I have had caffiene since breastfeeding..........has anyone else had bad experiences with breastfeeding and caffiene??

Anyway, long winded story I know - but Oh What A Night!!! Mum dropped over with a meal she cooked for us today - so just resting up for today - stuff the housework!!

Hope you are all getting some sleep!!

Kylie

MW&S

20-09-2009, 12:07

I'll be back in here soon to read up and catch up with all the new mummies..just going to try and grab some sleep while Lucy is having a nap..

:wave::baby::cloud9:

RoseKathleen

20-09-2009, 13:49

Hi Ladies!

Yummum: Welcome! Are ur boobs sore, or your nipples? Ur nipples will probably need a couple of days at least repair themselves now that the tongue-tie is fixed. Sore boobs could be mastitis. I had sore boobs up until a couple of days ago. Try not to express if you can, because your body thinks that it is the baby drinking (and needing) that milk and so continues to produce the extra milk. If you can stop expressing, your supply will even itself out. After your baby has fed, check for hard/sore spots in your breast - these are areas that the milk hasn't been drained from. I had them up to a couple of days ago, and all i do is massage and squeeze that area the next time baby feeds to make sure the milk is being drained from that area. DD is 13 days old today and these spots have cleared up.

Hopefully Jackson will continue to sleep, but i found that after a couple of days of feeding well and getting rid of the jaundice, my DD is now more alert and more fussy with her sleeping.

MK - gosh I hope you feel better soon. I feel bad enough coping with after birth tearing and iron levels without having to be in-and-out of hosp again! Get well vibes to you!

Daisymum: Sorry about your bad night. I had an atrocious sleeper with DS. I was getting about 4 hours sleep a night - in one hour blocks. I am glad your DH helps - my DH was too scared (he wasn't very good with babies in the beginning) and wasn't willing to help out first time around. I haven't found that caffeine effects my milk - but onions, garlic and cabbage does! Sometimes your little one just gets all worked up and doesn't know what he wants.

Jorja has been sleeping good, but then had a bad night. I found that cuddling her to sleep and then putting her down on her side, instead of her back, helped. Once she is really asleep I just rolled her over to her back.

AFM: Had a bad gastro night. DS was throwing up every 15-30 minutes between 9pm and midnight. I used so many pillowcases, towels and flannels cleaning up! I think he finally got the idea to throw up IN the icecream container, but was too tired to try... Luckily Jorja slept through the whole thing - what a champion sister! DH slept through the whole thing too - he was asleep in the lounge! So today I am feeling a bit tired. And it is going to rain and thunderstorm this arvo, just when I am trying to get all these towels and sheets dry!

The "breastfeeding" thing is starting to wear thin already. I enjoy feeding but sometimes i just want someone else to do it for one feed. I have forgotten how restricting and time-consuming 3-hourly feeding is! Oh well - I think it is just because I have a toddler as well now.

I am itching to go out. Day 13 and I have left the house once since I got home from hosp. I am really tired from the blood loss I had. I am going to attempt to go to the shops tomorrow - DH is still home to help me. So that will be four of us to get ready and go. I betcha that DH is the hardest to get going!

Anyway - more washing to go on the line and maybe a snooze for me! :)

yummummy2009

20-09-2009, 16:09

Jackson has just had a super long feed and is having play time on his mat, he is so much alert the last two days, sleeping less and awake more but I love it, his eyes watching everything, doesnt cry just lays there and plays, it so nice to watch, i could just lay there and stare at him all day long if i could, lol, im such a sook, typical new mum, im sure the novelty will rare off soon. :)

Rosekathleen - Its my boobs that are sore, my nippes are pretty good now, sensitive but not sore or cracked like they were in hospital because of Jackson's latching on problems, now is tounge tie is fixed it is much better. My boobs in general are sore, i think cos I have so much milk, the stuff just poors out of me, and I also didnt have very big boobs to begin with and I think all the stretching hasnt helped. I have tried to look for lumps and message my boobs as routine when im feeding to help him take an even flow if that makes sense. I have yet to find any lumps, have stoped expressing (was only doing small amounts to relieve the engorgement) to see if that helps. Thanks for the advice, I guess im not use the feeling of these boobs. Breastfeeding in general is something I am not really use to either, hopefully will get bette with time.

Anyway there is my speel, hope everyone is havin a lovely sunday afternoon nap :)

xoxo

mythreelittlemonkeys

20-09-2009, 21:15

Yummummy - I have really bad stabbing pain in my breasts and stinging...which I am beginning to suspect is lactation thrush...cant see it in Freya's mouth but could explain why even when her attachment seems okay she fusses and why it really is still painful when feeding or expressing and inbetween feeds...anyway I am off to get some topical paint tomorrow to try and clear up...I hope your pain clears up soon
RK - my heart went out to you yesterday when I read about the gastro...OMG I do not know what I would do if that happened here...

AFM - DH flew out today for first time since birth...so I am a single mummy for 2 weeks with 3 :) so far touch wood it has been okay...I think the TV will be used a lot more than I would like until the weather clears up and then the two older ones will become yard kids :)
I am still quite sore from my wound infection (think the antibiotics have given me the thrush)...and last week my milk supply dropped right off, which has resulted in me gorging on lactation cookies, drinking up WA's water supply and expressing like a milk maid...anyhow it has improved a bit...which is good as Freya really not got the knack of BF yet and I am having to now bottlefeed her EBM every feed...
She gets weighed tomorrow again by the CHN and I am hoping to get hold of the LC to get some more help with the feeding...i am so determined to feed her...but the pain I am in at mo and the time spent trying to BF her, then bottle feeding and then expressing etc is really taking its toll...

Sorry a bit of a me post...again...

Congratulations to all the new arrivals!!! PS AZ Lucy is a really gorgeous name :)

MrsDribbleDrawers

21-09-2009, 06:53

AFM - DH flew out today for first time since birth...so I am a single mummy for 2 weeks with 3

which is good as Freya really not got the knack of BF yet and I am having to now bottlefeed her EBM every feed...
She gets weighed tomorrow again by the CHN and I am hoping to get hold of the LC to get some more help with the feeding...i am so determined to feed her...but the pain I am in at mo and the time spent trying to BF her, then bottle feeding and then expressing etc is really taking its toll...

my friends are constantly calling me "supermum", cause I get around with six kids most days, but at the end of the day, my hubby is home to help with tea... I think you're a supermum!

As fort he BFing, hope you get something sorted out... I've never experienced thrush, but I remember my grandma telling me about it with my first, saying how hard it could make feeding. Hats off to you for persevering!

Well, Riley seems to have decided that sleeping in the morning is a good idea, but the best time to be awake is when mum is trying to cook dinner :hair: I'm not looking forward to the day hubby has to work late and I still need to cook dinner, cause so far, hubby nurses him, and I cook as quickly as I can :laughing: other than that, he's a pretty placid baby, putting up with Nat constantly kissing "chiley" and wanting to hold him every two minutes!

My mum arrived last night, she's here for the school holidays, so hopefully we don't have too many "I'm bored" moments with the kids! (and the first thing she did when she arrived was fold the mountain of clothes on the couch - so she could have somewhere to sit :laughing:)

Hope everyone is managing well with the new bubbas... I think as a group we've been pretty lucky that all our bubbas are home without any serious complications!

MamaKoala

21-09-2009, 10:33

Good morning ladies

I'm attempting a real post with one hand.

*peaks head in*

Hello!

Well I have been home since Thursday and Finn is a week old today. On Friday we had some major issues with Finn not being able to latch on for 10 hours due to my boobs becoming so engorged he was choking on breastmilk and refused to feed but was so, so hungry. I didn't have a breast pump (why do these things happen in the dead of night?) So as soon as the shops were opened we bought a pump and have been feeding laying down, which has been a god send.

Finn has been feeding, sleeping, feeding and sleeping. When do they start to have some awake time? My DD is 4 and I cannot remember a thing!

I have read the enitre thread and it seems everyone is doing so wel I have to agree with a comment Mitake made....I am too waiting with baited breath for Finn to grow his horns and become 'hardwork'. At the moment I am becoming a more relaxed mum as each day passes but wondering when it will all turn to crud?

Well loving having a boy and a girl. So different but I am absolutely besotted

Chub I agree that boys seem to be different.
I used a hot shower to soften my boobs for those really engorged days (which have only lasted two days so far!
I found that there really was no 'hard work' with my second, all the hard work was done with my experimental baby DS1
I believe around 6 weeks is when they start to wake up more. From memory anyway.

One thing that has suprised me is the amount of washing that little Ruby generates. I swear she saves up every wee until I am changing her, then lets it out just as I life her little legs up, it runs down her bum and up her back and soaks her clothes!!! She has quite a few wardrobe changes each day!!

Kylie - I good trick is to put the new nappy under the one you're changing as a backup for when you pull the dirty one away. When you take the dirty one off make sure you fold it in half under her butt and then remove it and hey presto - you have another nappy to catch any impromptu wee or poo.

has anyone put their baby on the floor yet with siblings about? Just read that at 3 weeks you should be putting them on their tummy and letting them try to lift their heads and I am jsut a bit nervous with my 18 month old Bam Bam

I was told this morning to put bub on her tummy now (at 1 week old) so I will be pulling out the tummy time mat. You can also achieve the same result with her on her tummy on your chest for her exercises. As for Bam Bam (too cute btw) I had a few problems when I had 2 under 2 but generally speaking as long as I was watching and I disciplined DS1 straight away it stopped.

MK - gosh I hope you feel better soon. I feel bad enough coping with after birth tearing and iron levels without having to be in-and-out of hosp again! Get well vibes to you!

The "breastfeeding" thing is starting to wear thin already. I enjoy feeding but sometimes i just want someone else to do it for one feed. I have forgotten how restricting and time-consuming 3-hourly feeding is! Oh well - I think it is just because I have a toddler as well now.

I am itching to go out. Day 13 and I have left the house once since I got home from hosp. I am really tired from the blood loss I had. I am going to attempt to go to the shops tomorrow - DH is still home to help me. So that will be four of us to get ready and go. I betcha that DH is the hardest to get going!

Thanks RK - Thankfully I had no tearing so that was one less thing to worry about during my stay in hospital.

I found having a toddler and breastfeeding was hard at first too. Especially in the early days when it seemed to take quite a long time. I found that if I brought everything in to the room I was feeding in (baby gates are golden in these scenarios) including snacks, drinks and toys then I didn't feel so out of control. Also feeding bub on the move was always a handy skill to have. I'm pretty sure I spent most days feeding DS2 while I ran around the house trying to organise DS1. Hang in there, it will get easier.

I hope you have a good day out today and those iron levels start to pick up (maybe have a big fat steak for lunch?)

Jackson has just had a super long feed and is having play time on his mat, he is so much alert the last two days, sleeping less and awake more but I love it, his eyes watching everything, doesnt cry just lays there and plays, it so nice to watch, i could just lay there and stare at him all day long if i could, lol, im such a sook, typical new mum, im sure the novelty will rare off soon.

Rosekathleen - Its my boobs that are sore, my nippes are pretty good now, sensitive but not sore or cracked like they were in hospital because of Jackson's latching on problems, now is tounge tie is fixed it is much better. My boobs in general are sore, i think cos I have so much milk, the stuff just poors out of me, and I also didnt have very big boobs to begin with and I think all the stretching hasnt helped. I have tried to look for lumps and message my boobs as routine when im feeding to help him take an even flow if that makes sense. I have yet to find any lumps, have stoped expressing (was only doing small amounts to relieve the engorgement) to see if that helps. Thanks for the advice, I guess im not use the feeling of these boobs. Breastfeeding in general is something I am not really use to either, hopefully will get bette with time.

Anyway there is my speel, hope everyone is havin a lovely sunday afternoon nap

xoxo

As above, try having a warm shower and running the water on your boobs. It may help with engorgement.
And the novelty never wears off. You will continue to stare at him when he is older too (although mostly when he's asleep because this is the time you will love him the most:laughing:).

Yummummy - I have really bad stabbing pain in my breasts and stinging...which I am beginning to suspect is lactation thrush...cant see it in Freya's mouth but could explain why even when her attachment seems okay she fusses and why it really is still painful when feeding or expressing and inbetween feeds...anyway I am off to get some topical paint tomorrow to try and clear up...I hope your pain clears up soon
RK - my heart went out to you yesterday when I read about the gastro...OMG I do not know what I would do if that happened here...

AFM - DH flew out today for first time since birth...so I am a single mummy for 2 weeks with 3 so far touch wood it has been okay...I think the TV will be used a lot more than I would like until the weather clears up and then the two older ones will become yard kids
I am still quite sore from my wound infection (think the antibiotics have given me the thrush)...and last week my milk supply dropped right off, which has resulted in me gorging on lactation cookies, drinking up WA's water supply and expressing like a milk maid...anyhow it has improved a bit...which is good as Freya really not got the knack of BF yet and I am having to now bottlefeed her EBM every feed...
She gets weighed tomorrow again by the CHN and I am hoping to get hold of the LC to get some more help with the feeding...i am so determined to feed her...but the pain I am in at mo and the time spent trying to BF her, then bottle feeding and then expressing etc is really taking its toll...

Sorry a bit of a me post...again...

Congratulations to all the new arrivals!!! PS AZ Lucy is a really gorgeous name

T&B - As a single mother of three I can tell you, you can do it! *insert cheerleader smiley here* I find that since I don't expect the help (as it's not here) I have a lot more tolerance because I'm not sitting there stewing about all the things my partner could be doing but isn't doing . Also use your older kids. Whatever they are capable of doing (bringing bubs nappy, wipes, blanket, a pillow for you, toys etc) get them to do. I have my boys running around the house collecting nappy change items, filling up my water bottle, answering the phone etc (granted they're older) and it makes life so much easier for me. The missing him while he's away I cannot help you with though, and that will probably be harder than the coping with the kids by yourself. :goodvibes:

Well, Riley seems to have decided that sleeping in the morning is a good idea, but the best time to be awake is when mum is trying to cook dinner I'm not looking forward to the day hubby has to work late and I still need to cook dinner, cause so far, hubby nurses him, and I cook as quickly as I can other than that, he's a pretty placid baby, putting up with Nat constantly kissing "chiley" and wanting to hold him every two minutes!

My mum arrived last night, she's here for the school holidays, so hopefully we don't have too many "I'm bored" moments with the kids! (and the first thing she did when she arrived was fold the mountain of clothes on the couch - so she could have somewhere to sit )

Hope everyone is managing well with the new bubbas... I think as a group we've been pretty lucky that all our bubbas are home without any serious complications!

:iagree:I hope we continue to be blessed with no complications for our Sept bubbas.

LOL@ your mother clearing the couch. My mother came yesterday and cleaned my kitchen and took two loads of laundry to the laundry mat. And she bought me some gorgeous summer clothes for when I have my body back (it's already looking pretty good - love myself much? uh huh yea I do!!:p). Grandma's are the best!
Sounds like you need more slow cooker meals to me. Or big frozen batches of pasta, stir-fries or anything else that can go in containers for those early days.

Where's Mitake gone today?

There's probably been a million posts posted since I started as it has taken me an hour to write this. At least bub is sleeping in her bed so I might actually get a shower this morning (yay!).
Had a visit from my CHN this morning and bub is doing great. She's put on 200g since Wed and has no signs of jaundice at all.
This is going to sound really silly but bub has some blue colour in her labia and being petrified of girl bits I hadn't really taken a look but the nurse looked and said it was a mongolian birth mark. Phew - I thought it was that I hadn't cleaned her properly. I'll have to tell XDP because he was equally freaked out about it (I guess his other DD doesn't have it and apparently he didn't do any early newborn changes with her so he was as scared as I was).
The boys have been fantastic. Although they got a bit silly yesterday (The mini-frozen coke from Maccas probably did it) they have generally been very helpful and both more than willing to get me what I need. Nicholas has responded much better to bub than I thought he would. He's not that keen on babies but he is very interested in Kiara.
Not sure if the fact that my boobs are constantly out is freaking them out because I am generally very modest around them but they had a giggle at first and now seem to ignore it:laughing:

Well I should jump in the shower if I want to be clean today. I finally put her in a dress but she was sleepy and hungry when I took the pics so she looks like she hates it LOL.

Have a great Monday everyone.:wave:

RoseKathleen

21-09-2009, 18:25

Hi Ladies!

T&B - Yep - I got thrush after my cs with DS due to antibiotics at about 4 weeks old. Check in Freya's mouth, but not straight after a feed. Does she have a white tongue? Pull back her bottom lip, does she have white bubble/blisters on her gums and inside her cheeks? And lastly what about your nipples? I got a whitish ring around my nipple and it hurt like hell to feed, even though attachment was good. Ask the CHN to check Freya too.

To treat thrush, go to your chemist and get Nilstat drops for Freya's mouth, and canestan oral gel for your nipples. Instead of putting the oral gel in her mouth, put it on your nipples before and after feeding. Because it is oral gel you don't have to wipe it off before feeding. You need to do this for 2 weeks, as well as change your bra every day (and your night clothes if you don't wear a bra to bed).

MrsDD - sounds like you have everything organised! I like that your DH will help out with dinner or hold bubba. :thumbsup: Hopefully your mum will help out lots.

MK - I am glad it is just a birthmark on her lady bits! That is going to be interesting growing up! Neither of my kids have a mark on them! No birthmarks at all!

AFM: Horror of all horrors in the last 24 hours!

DH came down with DS's gastro bug last night. He heaved and heaved and finally I rang FIL and got him to come over at midnight at take DH off to the hospital. So suddenly I was alone for the first time with 2 kids. DS was still ill and was sick in his bed again, but luckily just on his pillow so I just gave him a new pillow and went back to bed.

So at 6:30am this morning I had 3 hours sleep. I was feeling yuck - and didn't know if it was gastro I was coming down or whether it was lack of sleep.

DH spent 8 hrs in hosp, then went home to ILs. Then FIL came and picked up DS. Then mum came and sat with Jorja while I got some more sleep. So by the time I woke I was weak from no food and water. Blah! It didn't help that I had stopped my iron tablets for 48 hours so I could do a poo (don't tell my doctor - but the constipation was killing me!).

Now it is 5pm. DH & DS are spending the night at ILs, and I am home alone for the whole night. I feel a little emotional, but I am sure we will be fine. I feel perfect sitting or laying down, but moving around causes some problems. So I am staying on the lounge the whole night!

Anyway - Jorja not feeling well. Hopefully just wind. Hope you are well.

krispy

21-09-2009, 20:41

Ahhh so THIS is where you're all hanging out :D

No bubba for me yet, just being nosy and impatient and finding out where all our lovely mummies are :p

HI to all, hope your beautiful bubbas are being wonderful, see you in here soon! :bee:

mythreelittlemonkeys

21-09-2009, 22:43

Sprung! :laughing: hope you here very soon too Krispy :)

Not much to add here...been pretty full on day...we got to swimming on time and not too much hassle and all good all morning but at midday the 2 older kids turned wild all afternoon...climbing everything and just being really pickly...not helped by weather being foul...but they were both in bed again by 6.30 so cant complain too much ;)
I am beyond sore now in my boobs...it is frigging ridiculous...hoping this nystatin (nilstat) works soon...poor Freya is being restricted to a little suck (so she doesnt forget boob is where it should come from) and then having the bottle...expressing is agony too...right now I just want to chop them off...cant believe 3rd time round BF has been such a hassle again...and that I have been inflicted with thrush on top of all the jaundice/attachment issues...sorry big whinge but I am really really sore...
BUT good news is the EBM is obviously doing the trick as Freya is now 3.32kg so really only just over 100g to gain by Thursday to be her birthweight by 4 weeks...I am trying to give her about 100ml a feed...whether a solo feed or a top up...she is having about 7-8 feeds a day so I would be worrying now if she wasnt putting on weight ...
Also is anyone else who had a c section finding it impossible not to pick up their toddlers? I know I am not making my wound any better...but finding it hard not to...also had to drive today...which hurt :( but again no choice...
SORRY guys I am being a whinging Pom today...
luckily all I have to do is snuggle the kids and all is forgotten :)

selms80

22-09-2009, 16:54

Yummummy - I have really bad stabbing pain in my breasts and stinging...which I am beginning to suspect is lactation thrush...cant see it in Freya's mouth but could explain why even when her attachment seems okay she fusses and why it really is still painful when feeding or expressing and inbetween feeds...anyway I am off to get some topical paint tomorrow to try and clear up...I hope your pain clears up soon
RK - my heart went out to you yesterday when I read about the gastro...OMG I do not know what I would do if that happened here...

A

Hi Tillie and Bug

I also had a stinging pain, felt like my breast was on fire, it hurt while I was feeding, expressing and even in between feeds, even though I was attaching properly. I rang my OB and she said to check inside bubba's mouth for white spots and also on his bottom. But to ignore white stuff on the tongue as that is normal. Bubba never had any of that. So I went to see my OB and she said its a blocked milk duct. She sent my off to physio who performed an ultra sound on the breast, the ultrasound helps clear the duct! then I had to go home, put hot pack on before a feed, change positions when feeding as the boob was not draining properly, and after a feed put on an ice pack. Within 24 hours it cleared!

Has yours cleared up? Sounds like what was going on with my boob

Hello to all other mummies and babies :flowerz:

Bambibambino

23-09-2009, 08:15

Morning lovelies,

Rose - sending big hugs to you, sounds like your whole family is going through the wringer atm. Hope little Jorja just had wind and not the gastro :hugs:

Krispy - not long not long and you will be here :goodvibes:

Tillie&bug - great to hear that Freya is putting on weight nicely, must be such a relief for you.

AFM - I'm going nuts with my mum here, only 2 more days to go thank god. I love her to bits but she has totally upset the apple cart. When X is unsettled at night I feel like I have nowhere i can go to calm him down, I'm trying not to wake DH in our bedroom and the guest room is central to the rest of the house. I'm starting to feel like a caged animal :(

Hope all the mummas and bubbas I've missed are doing well :hugs:

MW&S

23-09-2009, 08:26

:wave:

Reading reading, but have either Z on the comp 'helping' me or L hanging off my boob...:p Oh the joys!!

I am coping better everyday with trying to keep my eyes open! Zara gets upset when I nap in the afternoon and she gets left with daddy! So been finding it really hard to catch up on any sleep since I started labour on thursday!

Do you guys think at 5 days old they could have a growth spurt? I have read 7-10days but this last 24hrs, Lucy has done nothing but hnag off the boob or cry. :sleeping:

Sorry for the me post..

Electric Rodeo

23-09-2009, 09:41

RoseKathleen

23-09-2009, 09:43

Hi Mummies! :wave:

AZ - I am still having an afternoon nap every day. I try to do it when DS is asleep, but he is getting used to getting out of bed in the morning and after his nap and NOT coming in to disturb me. He now goes and finds Daddy. As to the growth spurt, has your milk come in? My milk came in on Day 5 (delayed due to bad birth). It came in and J slept and slept for the next 48 hours. I think suddenly having a full tummy settled her immensely. If you haven't got that huge increase in milk, maybe L is unsettled waiting for it?

BB - I reckon you should just not worry about waking your mum. If she chose to come to your house... You are lucky your DH is still sleeping with you - my DH prefers the lounge room floor to a baby crying every couple of hours!

I hope everyone else is doing good - especially with the boobies which seem to be causing trouble for everyone!

AFM: Gastro is the PITS!! DH is home from hospital and although not vomiting anymore, he has a bruised stomach which is giving him pain. The Dr said gastro will take 10 days to clear up. DS :barf:'d again in his bed last night! <sigh> I thought we were past the vomiting stage! I have been feeling yuck for 3 days - not eating, nauseous. I wonder if it is gastro but a mild case of it????

MIL came down with it last night too! Picked it up from nursing DH & DS. FIL says he just feels woozy (maybe like me?). All I can say is gosh gosh gosh!!

My milk supply has dropped too - a combination of me not eating (although I have been trying to drink lots) and the supply settling down. J seems to be fine - she is still weeing and pooing lots and lots and is settled enough. We are now Day 16 and I have managed to leave the house ONCE! Feeling very housebound!

:hugs: Keep well everyone else!

Electric Rodeo

23-09-2009, 09:54

Do you guys think at 5 days old they could have a growth spurt? I have read 7-10days but this last 24hrs, Lucy has done nothing but hnag off the boob or cry. :sleeping:

Sorry for the me post..

:hugs: have no idea about when growth spurts happen. Lexi had an unsettled night the day before my milk came in, just fed and fed....and fed and cried. I've heard it(milk) can be delayed when you have a CS, do you think maybe that is it??? Having BF before though it probably doesn't take long for milk to come back.
Hmmm no idea. How long does your DH have off work to help you out with the cherubs???

Electric Rodeo

23-09-2009, 11:02

Just a quick Q about the newborn hearing screening.

Lexi has failed twice now, she goes back again in a week and if she fails again will be reffered to an audiologist.

She startles when she hears sudden loud noises so i'm not too worried at this stage but with the history of ear troubes with the boys its a concern i guess.

It is only one ear that fails. Anyone else have their LO's need repeat testing?

MamaKoala

23-09-2009, 11:10

AFM - I'm going nuts with my mum here, only 2 more days to go thank god. I love her to bits but she has totally upset the apple cart. When X is unsettled at night I feel like I have nowhere i can go to calm him down, I'm trying not to wake DH in our bedroom and the guest room is central to the rest of the house. I'm starting to feel like a caged animal :(

Hope all the mummas and bubbas I've missed are doing well :hugs:

I don't do guests well either, even family. I hope it doesn't drive you too crazy.

:wave:

Reading reading, but have either Z on the comp 'helping' me or L hanging off my boob...:p Oh the joys!!

I am coping better everyday with trying to keep my eyes open! Zara gets upset when I nap in the afternoon and she gets left with daddy! So been finding it really hard to catch up on any sleep since I started labour on thursday!

Do you guys think at 5 days old they could have a growth spurt? I have read 7-10days but this last 24hrs, Lucy has done nothing but hnag off the boob or cry. :sleeping:

Sorry for the me post..

I have no idea about growth spurts either. Cluster feeding in the first few weeks is perfectly normal though. I spend most of the day feeding K but in return she gives me nights to sleep with only two brief snacks in the early hours. I don't even remember how DS1 acted when I was feeding DS2 all the time. Toddlers can be hard work with a new baby.

I totally hear you on that one. I'm feeling guilty just writing this but my Mum just left. Was great to have her visit but I too felt like a caged rat. A rat being watched..... the bath is too hot, she's not hungry, you would have no milk left by now, is she still feeding or just sucking etc. Having said that though she was a great help but I don't do visitors very well, just love our own little routine, which really isn't one. Anyway have got the guilts now but understand how you feel

BBL now I can play on the computer again

YAY on being able to come back on here now that mother has gone :laughing:.

Had my 5-10 day Dr appt today. Kiara is just above birth weight in under 2 weeks and has grown 2 cm. I wonder how chunky she'll get?
Had my first pooplosion at the Dr's office. There wasn't even that much in the nappy. Most of it came out of her leg so I have my first poo stained pants to wash.
Since I have no washing machine atm I have to use disposables. So now I have to get more. I'm actually quite impressed with Safeties Biodegradable. They contain quite a bit (The pooplosion happened in a different brand).
Her poop is finally starting to be a little more solid. Seems the antibiotics aren't affecting her as much.

I have the finishing touches on my Birth story and then I can finally post it.

I think I'm going to go watch Dr Phil, as much as I detest him and maybe have a catnap while K is having hers. The boys are being exceptional during their boring school holidays. Hopefully XDP will take them to the movies on Friday.

Excitednewbie

23-09-2009, 11:27

Thanks for the link Mitake! Looks like I have a bit to catch up on in here too!! Will get to it in the next day or so!! Realy really have to go now to get us both ready for visitors!!

daisymama

23-09-2009, 12:09

Hello Mummies,

First for personals:

Mrs DribbleDrawers – hope having your Mum there is working well and helping with the school holiday boredom!!
MamaKoala – Thanks for the tips on the nappy changing. We actually do this already, the problem is little miss cheeky money waits until we have her legs in the air, then wee’s. It goes right down her bum, up her back and all over her clothes – haha.
RoseKathleen – I hope the dreaded gastro cloud has lifted from your house, what a nightmare!
Krispy – glad you popped in, soon you will be in here full time !! YAY – sending you some labour vibes.
TilleandBug – hope the sore boobs has let up for you now!!
Bambi – not long now and you will have your house back to yourself. Looking forward to hearing a bit more how you are going…..
Mitake – good to have you back!!
AFM - Ruby is doing well. Almost 3 weeks old. Over the last week she has been having more wakeful periods, some lasting for a few hours (which I read was not normal so was worried) - but she doesn't cry or fuss, just lays there lookign around taking things in - then she gets back to her routine after the next sleep so I am not concerned now!

I have to have a MIL rant!! My MIL and FIL came over a few weekends ago for a few hours, and Ruby slept the whole time, so they didn't get to see her. I had pulled out some of DH's baby photos to show MIL and point out the similarities to Ruby. When I asked her opinion on the photos she replied - "I wouldn't know because I haven't got a good look at Ruby".......what does she expect me to do, wake a sleeping baby so she can get a cuddle - I don't think so. She just needs to realise that all Ruby does at this age is feed, sleep and poop - period!!

DH then heard from FIL (his dad) a couple of days ago, who had words with DH and said that MIL is feeling left out.....honestly I am not sure what she expects us to do. We are getting used to being new parents, I don't have the energy or the patience to put up with this petty ****. I understand she wants to be involved, and I want her to be, but at the end of the day Ruby's needs are going to come first, and if she is asleep - tough titties!!

Anyway, MIL is coming this Friday, fingers crossed Ruby is awake, as I don't think I will be able to hold my tongue if she gets snippy again! ** Rant over ** :)

I went shopping today by myself for the first time since Ruby was born, felt a little weird. DH stayed home with her while she slept. I have only 1 pair of 3/4 jeans that were fitting me, but due to weight loss these are too loose, and I am still too big for my normal clothes. So I got a skirt and a couple of tops which felt nice, and ofcourse couldn't resist a few outfits for little miss - too cute!!

Anyway, hope everyone is having a good day - I am now staying inside away from this freaky dust storm!!

:wave:Kylie

Electric Rodeo

23-09-2009, 15:02

Daisymama your rant made me laugh cause i could sooo relate. Whilst i haven't seen MIL for a fortnight(she lives across the road mind you:laughing:) I tuck Lexi away to annoy her on purpose. (i know that's not what you're doing). She has a habit of rocking up at like 6-7 at night when the boys are about to go to bed. This of course stirs them up and i am left to try and get them all to bed afer she leaves:no:
One night i heard her pull up so i quickly wrapped lexi and popped her in her bed:p the good little girl just dozed so no cuddles for MIL that night. another night i was reading the boys a book, that is how close to getting into bed they were and i could hear her knocking, which i ignored several times till she let herself in, thats the problem of having no locks on the door
Anyway think lexi was legally asleep that night so she asked if she could sneak a peek at her. I said yes but this was done in a dark room and i never got L out of her bed. hmmmm so mean.
Your rant is totaly justified IMO
My MIL is always talking behind my back so it is just my subtle revenge:devil: I do the same to SIL. The lesson for everyone is don't visit here at dinner/bedtime:laughing:.

Will BBL have a poosplosion to deal with.:p

Little-Pink-Hen

23-09-2009, 15:23

Hi guys :hi:
I totally didn't see these threads :-(
I didn't even notice there was a preg chat lol
anyways just introducing myself
I'm lisa just had my first Lilly she us 6 weeks now

daisymama

23-09-2009, 18:07

Daisymama your rant made me laugh cause i could sooo relate. Whilst i haven't seen MIL for a fortnight(she lives across the road mind you) I tuck Lexi away to annoy her on purpose. (i know that's not what you're doing). She has a habit of rocking up at like 6-7 at night when the boys are about to go to bed. This of course stirs them up and i am left to try and get them all to bed afer she leaves
One night i heard her pull up so i quickly wrapped lexi and popped her in her bed:p the good little girl just dozed so no cuddles for MIL that night. another night i was reading the boys a book, that is how close to getting into bed they were and i could hear her knocking, which i ignored several times till she let herself in, thats the problem of having no locks on the door
Anyway think lexi was legally asleep that night so she asked if she could sneak a peek at her. I said yes but this was done in a dark room and i never got L out of her bed. hmmmm so mean.
Your rant is totaly justified IMO
My MIL is always talking behind my back so it is just my subtle revenge:devil: I do the same to SIL. The lesson for everyone is don't visit here at dinner/bedtime:laughing:.

Will BBL have a poosplosion to deal with.:p

Mitake, glad someone else understands, sounds like we could compare a lot of stories. I actually lived with my IL's for 2 1/2 years (you heard right!) when we bought our land and built our house - it was around that time I started having wine everynight.....hmmm coincidence??

I have to say I am dreading some of the conversations in the future.....MIL doesn't do very well with other peoples rules. She already has a grandson and I have seen first hand how she goes against what the Mum says - my nephew started having cups of tea with MIL, then decided he didn't want tea, but rather just some sugar (yep pure sugar) in a bowl....so this is what she gave him, sugar in the bottom of a bowl with a spoon....I sat there and watched him shovel it into his mouth!!

Needless to say I have more MIL battles ahead of me.

p.s. Last time she was here and Ruby was asleep, I actually whispered "good girl Ruby" so I totally know what you mean!! :laughing: Evil I know!!

Electric Rodeo

23-09-2009, 18:38

:smiliedance::smiliedance:for evil minds daisymumma

Excitednewbie

23-09-2009, 18:59

Ok, I've just read back over this thread and am so glad I did!! Its such a relief to know I'm not the only one having breastfeeding issues although I'm sorry at the same time to hear that many of you are. You may have read some of my issues in the pregnancy thread so I won't go into it too much now. Basically Christopher has a short tongue so wasn't attaching properly. My nipples were excruciating at each feed and I was pretty much walking around the hospital room and later at home without a bra on and usually no top either!! Once home I turned to EBM and formula for a day then had trouble getting C back on the breast but thankfully managed that. It was still painful but I kept the BF to a minimum and relied mostly on EBM and formula. A few days after coming home I got mastitis. This was caused from the cracked nipples from por attachment and from the manual and electric breast pumps I'd been using not emptying mybreasts evenly. So I got put on antibiotics for a week but started feling better after a few days. I finally got up the courage to put C back on the breast after about 5 days of being of it and this time didn't have too many problems although he took to one breast easier than the other so I just waited until next feed when he was hungry again. It was still quite sore but as my nipples had had a chance to mostly heal it was pretty much bareable. Since being back on the breast for 8 days now it has become a lot easier. It hurts sometimes when he first latches on but isn't too bad when he is actually feeding. He has also started to take himself of now instead of me having to take him off which was actually the most painful part of it as he would keep sucking even after I broke the seal. I don't dread feeding him now and I am so thankful that I perservered with breastfeeding as it was something I really wanted to do. I'm also really pleased that I bought a breast pump, a steraliser, and dummies as they were all bought 'just in case' and they have all been well used!!!

I got the frenzied feeding on day 5 too. It was my last night in hospital and my nipples were agony. I'd been told by a middy earlier that day to alternate breasts twice for 10 mins at a time at each feed to help stimulate my milk supply. So that night thats what I'd do and when he was still hungry I'd have a go at hand expressing. I was doing this every hour as he just would not settle and in the end I couldn't expres anymore and though the little cherub had sucked me dry!! I ended up calling the middy and she managed to express a little bit more for me which just seemed to top him up enough for him to settle. he next morning I resorted to topping upwith formula for a week and a half until my mastitis cleared up and I could get him back on the boob. He had been getting enough to eat though as he only lost 200g on discharge from hospital on the saturday morning. And when I had a visit from the CHN on the wednesday he'd gained 370g so was already well over his birth weight. At my 2 week visit to the chn last week he'd gained another 150g so am really pleased with his gains. I'm really looking forward to his weigh in at my 4 week visit next week as he has been back on just breastmilk with no formula or ebm topups now for 8 days. My supply had dropped of with the mastitis but I managed to build it up again thankfully. He's doing loads of poos and wet nappies each day too so thats good. I've been very bad though and haven't actually counted how many nappy changes I do put its done at every feed (to wake him up mid feed) and he feeds often, usually every 2-4 hours.

Someone asked about what the poo looks like? C's looks just like you described and it matches the photos and descriptins I got from the BF class I went to at my hospy oh so many weeks ago.

As for sleeping, I think I am surviving on about 4 hrs sleep a day. I don't have a nap during the day (slap hand) and gnerally don't go to bed until after his feed around 10-11pm. He then wakes about 3-4 hourly after that, so usually one early morning and then another around5-6am. Its actually the 5-6am one thats the killer. The past couple of days I've tried to go back to sleep for an hour after that feed but C doesn't like that idea. I perservere though and usually win! I do have to rock him to sleep in my arms for his night sleeps though which I'm sure is setting me up for problems later on but I'm allowing it until he is 6 weeks and then I'll start looking into ways to get him to sleep on his own.

Well I think that brings me up to date with everyone now. My computer is starting to play silly buggers so will go now. I hope everyone else is getting enough sleep and managing to survive any breastfeeding issues still plaguing them.

Hopefully I'll be online more regularly now!!

Take care
Jodie

Excitednewbie

23-09-2009, 19:02

Oops, bit of a novel! Sorry!!!! :o

MamaKoala

23-09-2009, 20:04

Welcome Lisamd. Now that you've found us I look forward to getting to know you. Congratulations on your baby girl.

EN - I'm so glad you seem to have overcome the hurdles and you're BF little Christopher. it's so great that you didn't give up. I hope it's smooth sailing from here for you both.

Kylie - Hopefully your DH will actively put his foot down with MIL.

I successfully went to the supermarket and health food store with K in the car and then the sling without waking her up. That's 4 moves without disturbing her. Yay me.
I'm super tired tonight. Think I need to have a day nap tomorrow.

Night everyone.:wave::sleeping:

Electric Rodeo

23-09-2009, 20:33

Yay for the smooth transitions between car, sling and home MK. I have to ask how you do up your bubba moe sling. Do you twist it over at the shoulder and wear it like you did on one of your FB pics or just like a sling. Hmmm that makes no sense hey. If you can work out what I mean I'd love to know:)

Welcom Lisa look forward to chatting with you.

EN, L's sleep habits sound much the same as C's, the only difference is I find the late night 11.00-12.00 feed the hardest(cause I usually nap on the couch beforehand:o), I just can't wake up. At 3.00-4.00 I can operate more efficiently.
Don't you love all the just in case things we buy, we all do it:laughing:

Bugger squaking bub, better go see what her trouble is. The two handed typing was lovely while it lasted:D
Hi to everyone else

bAaM

23-09-2009, 20:51

Hi girls I forgot about this thread lol.

Noah is 6 days old today, i cant believe how quick this week has gone but he is just perfect and i am still in new mummyville. The lack of sleep isn't bothering me at the moment cause of the high i am on but i reakon i will be dead on my feet by the weekend.

Bubs belly button is infected and i feel terrible. I had decided not to breastfeed cause of stupid reasons like it was to hard with both the kids home for the holidays, DS having ADHD and DD copying everything he does, plus DP went back to work today but now bub has this infection and is on antibiotics and I feel so so guilty for not even really trying to BF.

So tonight i have spoken to a few friends that BF to get some advise and tried him on my boob and he loved it, AND it didnt even hurt. So i am going to do everything i can to get my supply back and try and BF just dont know how hard its going to be cause he has been bottle feed for a week. So wish me luck girls cause i am going to try and not give him formula between now and the morning till i can get some help.

Still getting afterbirth pains, and I stopped bleeding for the day yesterday and thought i scored with only bleeding for a week but its come back full on today. Anyone else had this? Hope its normal.

:wave:
Do you guys think at 5 days old they could have a growth spurt? I have read 7-10days but this last 24hrs, Lucy has done nothing but hnag off the boob or cry. :sleeping:

Noah did 2 hourly feeds on day 3 and he is bottle feed and normally 4 hourly. But as the other girls said maybe its got something to do with your milk.

Just a quick Q about the newborn hearing screening.

Lexi has failed twice now, she goes back again in a week and if she fails again will be reffered to an audiologist.
She startles when she hears sudden loud noises so i'm not too worried at this stage but with the history of ear troubes with the boys its a concern i guess.

It is only one ear that fails. Anyone else have their LO's need repeat testing?

My ex has just had a bub and failed twice said it was something blocked. aparently its quiet normal, so i have my fingers crossed the next test she passes.

I started writting this at 6pm tonight and its now nearly 10pm lol oh the joys of being interupted.

qldmummy

24-09-2009, 05:50

Good morning girls

Havent been online in about a week, so forgive me if some of my post sounds like old news LOL

Angie - I bet you felt very refreshed after your MIL too Jack for a few hours.

RK - Hugs, I don't know how you are doing it. Managing a sick 2yo and a newborn would be a tough job let alone adding DH and possibly yourself into the mix too. Try and have snacks so that you are at least getting a bit of food into you and it might help with the supply.

PKBub - Yay on the weight gain and glad to hear breastfeeding is a bit easier this time around.

Cara - Congrats on your bubby boy. Sounds like you are coping very well for a new mum. Good on you!

MK - What an ordeal to have the infection. I hope it has cleared up now. Sounds like Kiara is going very well. YAY for your mum bringing you some summer clothes and helping out. HAHA on the poop explosion, have managed to avoid one of those so far here. and YAY on moving Kiara around without waking.

MrsDD - great to see you pop in. YAY for your mum arriving and folding the clothes straight away. Its nice to have a hand sometimes isnt it.

Kylie - Oh no about your horror night. Caffeine can sometimes can affect bubs. Glad to hear your DH helped you out. Hugs on your IL's. I think they forget sometimes that all a newborn does is sleep and eat and that new parents need time to adjust too. Fingers crossed Ruby is awake for them on Friday so that MIL can have her time. YAY for shopping, I so need to do that myself, maybe this morning whilst I am out without the boys.

Georgie - How are you coping with DH being away? I hope your supply has increased a little bit and your boobies arent quite so sore anymore. Sounds like Freya is taking the EBM well.

Krispy - HI! I am sure it won't be too much longer until you are joining us.

Bambi - I had to laugh, everyone is chatting how great it is to have their mums there and I come across your post waiting to get rid of her. :laughing: I hope you cope with the next day or so.

AZ - Its quite possible for an earlier growth spurt. I agree that it could be to do with your milk coming in too.

Mitake - great to see you pop in. I can understand the feeling of being watched. Max passed his hearing test, so can't help you there. Have you mentioned the boys having ear problems?

EN - What an ordeal with the sore boobies and feeding but sounds like you have made it through and C is doing so well now.

BAAM - don't feel guilty about not BF to start with. You chose what would keep everyone happy and I am sure the infecte belly button is nothing to do with no BF. I hope that your supply increases again and BF becomes no problem.

Hi Selms and Lisamd!

Ok all caught up now.

AFM - We are going quite well here. Max is 6 weeks old today, I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by. Had him weighed yesterday, he is now 2.87kg which is an average of 145g a week since birth which the nurse told me is right on target for any bub and fantastic for a little one like Max. He is more awake and doesn't mind tummy time too much which is a relief because Jet absolutely hated it.

Jet is still coping well with the new bub. Still happy to do his own thing most of the time and occasionally wanting to help. He loves to lie down beside Max during tummy time and chat to him though which is too cute. Haven't managed a pic because as soon as I pull the camera out, up jumps Jet.

I seemed to have plateaued with my weight loss. Not losing anymore but not gaining either. Think it might be safe to go out and buy a few new clothes as most of mine are too big for me now.

Not much else to report here, everything else seems to be going well.

Will have to make more of an effort to get in here more regularly because this is a novel and a half. :laughing:

selms80

24-09-2009, 16:49

Hi all Mummies and Babies

Hope everyone is doing well!

As for sleeping, I think I am surviving on about 4 hrs sleep a day. I don't have a nap during the day (slap hand) and gnerally don't go to bed until after his feed around 10-11pm. He then wakes about 3-4 hourly after that, so usually one early morning and then another around5-6am. Its actually the 5-6am one thats the killer. The past couple of days I've tried to go back to sleep for an hour after that feed but C doesn't like that idea. I perservere though and usually win! I do have to rock him to sleep in my arms for his night sleeps though which I'm sure is setting me up for problems later on but I'm allowing it until he is 6 weeks and then I'll start looking into ways to get him to sleep on his own.

Jodie

ExcitedNewbie - Me too! Im surviving on just 4 hours sleep. My bubba is also waking up once early morning and then again at 5-6am, and I too also find it hard to settle him after the 5-6am feed, and once I finally do settle him, my toddler wakes up and I have to attend to his needs!

Don't worry at this stage about rocking the baby to sleep - Ive been told by many midwifes, and baby sleep psychologist that you can do anything to get a baby to sleep in the first 3 months as they don't develop habits, but after they do!

AFM - Breast feeding is going well, I was going to give up last week as I was finding it hard breast feeding and looking after my 19 month old, but now Im a bit wiser, putting out snacks and a DVD and it seems to do the trick! And plus he's getting used to the baby, and allows me to breast feed him, while at the beginnig he would cry and try to take the baby off!

We got the baby weighed today, he's reached 5kg!! His weight dropped to 4kg when we left hospital, so he's put on one kilo in less then 3 weeks! I sometimes get paranoid that my milk isnt enough.. so was quite happy today of his weight gain!

HOpe everyone has a great night :flowerz:

daisymama

24-09-2009, 16:50

:wave:Hi Mummies,

Qldmummy - that is great news about bubs weight gain - well done!! And how cute about little Jet interacting during tummy time! Wow, 6 weeks old, does it feel like longer??

Baam - Welcome!! Sending you lots of good luck for your BF-ing!!!

Jodie - how you are surviving on 4 hours sleep a day I will never know. You are right about the "slap hand" for not having an afternoon nap :laughing:

Lisamd - welcome!!

AFM - well last night was a mixture of good and bad. Ruby was really unsettled early in the night again, just like she was last Saturday night. We really couldn't get her to sleep between about 630pm and 1130pm - way too long for a little bubba to be up!! I have a feeling it was wind, but what is worrying me is that last Saturday when she was the same I had 1 glass of coke that day, and then yesterday the same thing, just 1 glass of coke. I am hoping it is a coincidence - not having wine and not having caffiene might just kill me :laughing: - but I can't ignore that she has been very unsettled only twice now and both times after I have had caffiene. Has anyone else experienced or heard of bubs having such a reaction to caffiene??

Once we got her down at 1130, over the night she had 3 good sleeps of 2 1/2 hrs each, and was only up for about 30mins each feed. So I actually felt really refreshed when I got up, because she has been having shorter sleeps overnight.

Also, can anyone tell me how long we should expect to be bleeding after the birth??

So this week I have to bite the bullet and head back to the doctor.......I think I might have the dreaded post birth H's......it is excruciating to do a number 2 (TMI I know - but hey we've talked about it all right :laughing:)......even though I have just given birth and had a number of doctors see everything I am not looking forward to having to bend over and bare my bum for the GP!! :( Yikes!!

Anyway, on that note.....I'm off to finish dinner....DH and Ruby are asleep at the moment......peace and quiet....just lovely!

:wave:Kylie

Excitednewbie

24-09-2009, 17:02

Bubs belly button is infected and i feel terrible. I had decided not to breastfeed cause of stupid reasons like it was to hard with both the kids home for the holidays, DS having ADHD and DD copying everything he does, plus DP went back to work today but now bub has this infection and is on antibiotics and I feel so so guilty for not even really trying to BF.

So tonight i have spoken to a few friends that BF to get some advise and tried him on my boob and he loved it, AND it didnt even hurt. So i am going to do everything i can to get my supply back and try and BF just dont know how hard its going to be cause he has been bottle feed for a week. So wish me luck girls cause i am going to try and not give him formula between now and the morning till i can get some help.

Sory to hear about the infected belly button!! I can't see how it would be to do with not BF so I wouldn't get yourself stressed over that!! Good luck with trying to start BF now though. I can't imagine it would be easy so I take my hat of to you!!! I hope you can build you supply up sufficiently.

When are hearing tests done? No one has mentioned one to me yet. I don't think C will have a problem as he appears to follow sounds but I'd still be interested to find out.

AFM - The early morning feeds are really getting to b a struggle at the moment. I've started feeding in the nursery on thesofa bed now that mum has gone. This morning I think I just managed to feed C enough before I layed down and slept with him lying beside me. I also took him to bed with me at 11am and managed to sleep for a couple of hours. I went out like a light so I have no idea if C slept too but at least he was quiet for me! Maybe after that sleep I'll be better at coping tonight.

My SIL had her baby this morning. 9lb10oz baby boy called James John. Apparently during labour, his head came out but then got stuck so she had to go for an emergency caesar and they had to pull the baby back inside to lift him out. Sounds pretty nasty!!! They had two doctors there to do it.

I hope everyone has survived another day inone piece and still sane!! I haven't done anything today except one load of washing. I didn't even have lunch until 2pm and then a shower at 3pm and then second lunch at 4pm. My mum would freak if she thought I wasn't taking care of myself!!!

Excitednewbie

24-09-2009, 17:16

Jodie - how you are surviving on 4 hours sleep a day I will never know. You are right about the "slap hand" for not having an afternoon nap :laughing:

AFM - well last night was a mixture of good and bad. Ruby was really unsettled early in the night again, just like she was last Saturday night. We really couldn't get her to sleep between about 630pm and 1130pm - way too long for a little bubba to be up!! I have a feeling it was wind, but what is worrying me is that last Saturday when she was the same I had 1 glass of coke that day, and then yesterday the same thing, just 1 glass of coke. I am hoping it is a coincidence - not having wine and not having caffiene might just kill me :laughing: - but I can't ignore that she has been very unsettled only twice now and both times after I have had caffiene. Has anyone else experienced or heard of bubs having such a reaction to caffiene??

Also, can anyone tell me how long we should expect to be bleeding after the birth??

I think I'm surviving because I don't have anything else to do during the day. Also initially it was adrenaline kicking in. I'm struggling now with the lack of sleep!!!

I definitely think the caffeine could be affecting her. I'm off chocolate because of its high sugar/fat content (although I have snuck in a couple of maltesers the other day and a few m&m's today!) and have cut back on the coffees. I was actually just about to go and get a coke but have decided against it. Not worth it at this time of day when I have a long night ahead of me!! All different foods can affect different babies, you just need to work out what to avoid for yours. And I think its usually only a short term thing until their tummies mature, at least thats what I'm hoping for. I'm having the odd sliver of chocolate to try and get C used to it slowly! :D

As for the bleeding, I heard it could be up to 6 weeks!

ExcitedNewbie - Me too! Im surviving on just 4 hours sleep. My bubba is also waking up once early morning and then again at 5-6am, and I too also find it hard to settle him after the 5-6am feed, and once I finally do settle him, my toddler wakes up and I have to attend to his needs!

Don't worry at this stage about rocking the baby to sleep - Ive been told by many midwifes, and baby sleep psychologist that you can do anything to get a baby to sleep in the first 3 months as they don't develop habits, but after they do!

AFM - Breast feeding is going well, I was going to give up last week as I was finding it hard breast feeding and looking after my 19 month old, but now Im a bit wiser, putting out snacks and a DVD and it seems to do the trick! And plus he's getting used to the baby, and allows me to breast feed him, while at the beginnig he would cry and try to take the baby off!

We got the baby weighed today, he's reached 5kg!! His weight dropped to 4kg when we left hospital, so he's put on one kilo in less then 3 weeks! I sometimes get paranoid that my milk isnt enough.. so was quite happy today of his weight gain!

But I don't have a toddler to look after!!! How do you do it!!!

I've heard similar about baby sleep habits so I'm not too worried. I still want to go out and buy that book 'Save our Sleep' though. Heard good things about it but several people.

Well done for perservering with the BF. Often you just need those few days to get everything around you sorted before it becomes easier. C still isn't attaching properly but it is certainly a lot easier!

Thats a massive weight gain for bub!! My CHN was telling me they like to see at least a 150g weight gain per week but you've more than doubled that!! I don't think there is any problem with your supply!!!

MW&S

24-09-2009, 18:05

:wave:

Daisy, I think caf can definitley affect the baby. I had the same thing with DD1 and have avoided it so far this time with DD2, although it is so hard! At abut 3mths I was able to have a cup of coffee everyday without affecting DD1, so might try it again here at around that time.

Selms, glad to hear your 19mth old has learnt to cope with the BF or you have learnt how to best distract! hehe..DD1 is a bit the same here but she just wants to sit close and watch which is fine. Other times she doesn't even notice I am feeding.

EN, ill join the sleep deprived club! I wouldn't have a clue how many hours I 'dont' sleep at night, but I am sure its about 4hrs I get and broken. No idea what ill do when DH is back at work and I can't nap in the day.

Mitake, hope Lexi's next hearing test is better. Definitley could be something simmilar to your boys you would think..

AFM, sorry I can't do more personals! I can't believe I am actually sitting here with Lucy in bed and Zara eating her dinner and I am alone on the comp! Woo hoo! hehe..about to go to sleep though so I can sneak in an hour or so before the long night begins again..
Lucy has been less of a feeding monster now. I am pretty sure my milk came in about day3 and probably her feeding frenzy was just a further stimulation of it.
Day 4 she was weighed and put on 50g's instead of losing anything! hehe...so she isn't short on milk I don't think.
So apart from lack of sleep everything is lovely here :cloud9: Luckily they eventually sleep better! Thankgod..
Well thats all my eyes can take, to bed I go! Night girls..:)

daisymama

24-09-2009, 18:44

For those of you that haven't seen this, all I can say is THANK GOD this is not the norm!! :laughing:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/the-other-side/indonesian-woman-gives-birth-to-87kg-bumper-baby/story-e6frfhk6-1225779126557

Electric Rodeo

24-09-2009, 19:21

Hi everyone

I going to do some speed typing while all 3 are asleep at the same time:smiliedance:

We went to town today, me and the kids that is and I successfully managed all 3 woohoo. Had been a bit worried but the kids were soooo well behaved. Think I may take them again. Was really impressed with them.

So tired tonight want to nap on the couch but I wake up too crusty if I only get 2hrsish to start with and then lazy feed all night. I let L snack cause I fall asleep while feeding. I really want to get in the habit of proper feeds but since it is pretty hard to get any rst during the day its the only time I can sleep. MIght just do whatever for a bit longer until I'm feeling less tired.

and once I finally do settle him, my toddler wakes up and I have to attend to his needs!

I was finding it hard breast feeding and looking after my 19 month old, but now Im a bit wiser, putting out snacks and a DVD and it seems to do the trick!

:laughing:I was sitting up feeding this morning at 5.30am, looking at the clock hoping and hoping I wouldn't hear the pitterpatter of footsteps before I got L back to bed and a nap myself. Didn't happen, J was up by 6, M not too long after. I could have really done with some extra sleep today.

The snacks and DVD's sound like what I did when I had two. It is much the same now but the boys have each other to play with and they get along really well so I don't feel as much pressure as I did second time round when trying to feed in peace. I always try to have a drink/snack/video ready to go but theyw ill often entertain themselves outside in the yard....that or fight when I can't easily get up to get them:p.

Has anyone else experienced or heard of bubs having such a reaction to caffiene??

Also, can anyone tell me how long we should expect to be bleeding after the birth??

....even though I have just given birth and had a number of doctors see everything I am not looking forward to having to bend over and bare my bum for the GP!! Yikes!!

Re. caffeine it doesn't seem to effect Lexi, I have two large coffees a day and a can of coke. I did the same when pregnant so maybe she got used to it:o. It think like selms said, different foods/drinks effect different bubs. Excessive sugar and cabbage seem to be triggers for lexi and I'm still trying to work out something from yesterday. Caffeine could definitely do it to Ruby, hope it is a coincidence for your sake, I couldn't function without it:laughing:

POst birth bleeding can last around 6 weeks. With the boys it lasted 5 weeks for me and whilst this time round it is really light it is still there and I expect it to last the same time.

Hope the dr gives you something effective for your bum troubles. Don't worry losing your dignity never gets any easier.

Sory to hear about the infected belly button!! I can't see how it would be to do with not BF so I wouldn't get yourself stressed over that!! Good luck with trying to start BF now though.

When are hearing tests done? No one has mentioned one to me yet. I don't think C will have a problem as he appears to follow sounds but I'd still be interested to find out.

My SIL had her baby this morning. 9lb10oz baby boy called James John. Apparently during labour, his head came out but then got stuck so she had to go for an emergency caesar and they had to pull the baby back inside to lift him out. Sounds pretty nasty!!! They had two doctors there to do it.

I agree about the belly button comment. Lexi is exclusively BF(makes her sound rich hey) and she still copped this horrid cold at just two weeks old, BFing did diddly squat to protect her. I'm all for BFing but I do it for the convenience and ease. It's never made my kids less sick etc.

Speaking of that cold, the stuff coming out of her is really sticky green. She isn't acting unwell though, occasionally a bit of a temp, but still feeding well and sleeping well enough. I assume a dr would just say to let her ride it out but I've been given AB's for chest infections before when I was coughing up similar stuff so maybe she has something similar.
What do you girls think??

Hearing tests are done while still in hospy Jodie. I assume it is a statewide thing. Ask at your next CHN visit.

Your SIL's labour does sound scary. How awful to birth the head and then have to wait for a CS, I know they would have rushed things along but once that head is out, by geez all you want is the rest out. Hope they are recovering OK, he was a good size. Is this the one you wanted to beat as such???:)

Ok well this took awhile, managed to get all thre in bed over the duration of me writing. Poor J is still crook. Croups is a bugger of an illness. They can be OK during the day(not great but OK), then once the night air hits they start barking and having difficulty breathing, it's his third night in a row where his temp is close to 40 degrees and nothing brings it down, even nurofen and panadol staggered. He slept with DH last night so he could keep an eye on his breathing.
Gues that isn't helping the tiredness, just as I got L to bed last night, J got up so I sat up with him and steamed him to help the cough, get back to bed and it's almost time for L to feed again. Tonight will be much the same I guess. Might have that nap and risk the crustiness later.

NIght girls

RoseKathleen

24-09-2009, 19:35

Hi Ladies!

We are starting to get a bunch more ladies in here now! Welcome all the new mummies!

Mitake - Both of my kids passed the hearing test first time. So sorry - I don't know what it means to fail twice. Good luck! Hopefully just a blocked ear! Hope Lexi doesn't get too sick!

DaisyM - I had to laugh at your story over your MIL. When DS was born I physically could not make myself hand my helpless newborn to my MIL. It was like some sort of hyptnosis! I would stand there holding my baby and she would be all of two feet away literally dancing on the spot to hold him, but I couldn't give him over to her. My family was no problem - just her! In the end I would give DS to DH and he would hand the baby over to MIL.

It also took me about 9 months of pointing out my MIL's faults to DH before he realised all the "bad" things she was doing. Not as bad as the "sugar trick", but things like revving DS up just before bed, letting him play with telephones when it is a big no-no in our house, etc.

I think you should expect to bleed for at least 3-4 weeks, and maybe with some pantyliners needed for a couple more weeks after that. As for the dreaded H's - yep! I have a really really bad case. Made even worse by double-doses of iron tablets which cause me chronic constipation. I got some proctosedyl cream which helped plus I am taking coloxyl to soften. Plus lots and lots of water and salads!

EN - :hugs: You sound like you have had a BF nightmare. I am glad you are persevering. I found the first 8 weeks pretty bad - but after that I was so glad I did. I watched other mums worry about bottles and stuff and just popped DS on the boob anytime, anywhere for no cost!

I know it sounds hard, but you need to go to bed before 10pm! I was like you with DS and learnt my lesson! I now go to bed as soon as I can after DS. He goes to bed before 8pm, then I bathe Jorja and straight to bed for both of us! You really need that sleep during the day too!

Baam - I love that you are trying BF! It shouldn't be too hard to get your supply up. Don't forget to contact the ABA helpline if you get into trouble! My bleeding comes and goes depending on how much I do during the day. Also, if you have tried BF, it makes your uterus contract and causes bleeding. Especially in the first week I got a big bleed after each BF.

QldM - It is great that Jet loves Max. I am blown away by DS's great response to the baby. He is v. gentle and in fact I have to keep telling him not to hug her and wake her up!

Selms - great weight gain! I don't feel so bad about my chubby bubby now! She gained 500gms in 5 days! Isn't it wonderful that your baby grows so much on just your breast milk?

Who asked about the hearing test? I think you are supposed to get these in hospital. If you leave before getting one, you need to go back later and get one.

AFM: Day 17 and I FINALLY went shopping! We are getting over our gastro so I loaded the four of us (me, DH, DS & baby) into the car and went out. We only lasted 2 hours before DH and I both said we were exhausted!

I am not bragging (pls don't think that!) but I am now 1kg less than when i fell preg. So I pulled out my jeans today and wore them shopping. But after about 30 minutes I got stomach pain - I think it was a little early for the jeans to come out!

Must go! DS calls!

daisymama

24-09-2009, 21:07

I am not bragging (pls don't think that!) but I am now 1kg less than when i fell preg. So I pulled out my jeans today and wore them shopping. But after about 30 minutes I got stomach pain - I think it was a little early for the jeans to come out!

Brag away I say - that is excellent - well done to you!! :yelclap: But yes, probably a bit early for the jeans!! :laughing:

MrsShe

24-09-2009, 23:17

hi girls...finally made it here YAY. Been quite hectic these pst few days but now life is starting to settle into some sort of a routine!

BF is working really well for me this time...yay me!! :yelclap: With E i gave up on day 2 due to shocking attatchemnt, miss G is a boobie monster wonder child...shes taking to it really well, i guess all the time watching attatchment vids on you tube worked :p
although my nipples are a lil grazed atm...my attatchment if great but G seems to fall asleep at the breast alot and changes her sucking...using my boob as a dummy so to speak, hence the grazing. The home miswife came out today and suggested the i express for a day to get them healed, so today we went out and abough the medela swing...omg its wonderful!! Also i cant recommend enough the hydrogel breast disks and lansinoh...my 2 new breastfriends :p

bAaM - :hugs: sweety, dont beat yourself up on the infection, its totally got nothing to do with you bottled feeding N. But good on you for trying to BF now, if theres anything i can do let me know. Ill see you sunday anyway :hugs:
As for the bleeding the middy told me before i left hospy that the bleeding will settle right down then you will have another heavy bleed before it stops again. Ive got no bleeding now and havent since day 3 but ive had a clean out too :p

Mitake - good luck witht he hearing test. Im sure there is nothing to worry about if L gets startled with the noises around her.

sorry for my lack of personals...i will try to make more of an effort now that things are starting to get better around here.

Electric Rodeo

25-09-2009, 01:54

Great to have you pop in MrsShe, so glad to hear you have a content little boobie monster on your hands:)
Your new sig brought tears to my eyes, happy tears, as I'm so pleased for you that Grace is here and all is well after you had to worry so long when you were pg.:thumbsup:

Yay on getting out of the house RK, even though it was tiring for you i bet it felt good.

AFM, nothing new to report since i posted last night. Am proud of myself cause I'm actually sitting up and feeding. Will see how this helps L's sleep length compared to snacking. She has just been asleep for 3.5 hrs with no troubles getting her down last night. I guess that mans I can keep sushi and tandoori chk on my list of things i CAN eat:smiliedance:

Am off to town again today, the boys have dc(though j will have to stay home with DH) so L and I will do some shopping for non mat clothes till my post preggy diet gets me back ito clothes i have. How's ur's going Daisy??

OK L seems to think she's had enough so I will head back to bed and hope she sleeps till 6.

hope ur all managing some sleeo:sleeping:

mythreelittlemonkeys

25-09-2009, 02:59

Hi there Mitake Glad to see I not the only one up! Well done you for doing the 3 shopping...I cheated today as DS at Family Day Care and I went food shopping just with the 2 girls which was so easy I shall do that every thurs when Andrew away...tho DD did con me heaps to get stuff I couldnt be bothered to argue about :)
RK - glad you are over the gastro :)
MrsShe - Lanishoh has been a saviour for me too...I cant get the nipple shields I have to stay put...Freya feeds better with them on but they slip off and make a real mess...
Cant sleep...Freya has settled and I am wide awake so surfing and FBing and of course BHing!
God Post pregnancy diet...mine is seriously not happening at the moment...I am ravenous...and for crap too! was going okay till I had to make all those choc chip lactation cookies and now I have slipped deep into eating :) I havent even weighed myself since I had her...too depressing to think about :)

Okay so I have just popped away from this post as had my DD shouting Mummy...so went to her she jumped into my arms and promptly peed all over me and the floor ....hmmmm gross! Cant be cross as she trying obviously to get out of bed to go to loo but...ugh! Blessing is she didnt wet the bed
Joys of motherhood :rolleyes:
better go back to sleep myself or Freya will be up again...I am one express ahead of myself (have 4 x 100ml in fridge) so am going to see if I can skip the 4 o clock express probably will regret at 7 when my boobs feel like melons but will be nice not to have to do it...

Speak to you all soon! :)

daisymama

25-09-2009, 07:35

Morning Mummies,

I see we have had a few very early posters

Am off to town again today, the boys have dc(though j will have to stay home with DH) so L and I will do some shopping for non mat clothes till my post preggy diet gets me back ito clothes i have. How's ur's going Daisy??

Hey Mitake, the weight loss is going ok. I put on 22kg during pregnancy, and have lost 11kg so far 3 weeks in. Started the diet this week (as you know) and I think I am down about .5kg, which isn't too bad considering I sit on my fat *** most of the day :laughing:

Good luck getting some clothes, the few things I picked up early this week have made me feel really good - nice to be out of the stretchy pants!

DH and I have booked a weeks holiday on the Sunshine Coast in February, so that is my goal - I don't want to scare the locals, so must get "bathing suit worthy" by this time!!

I hope everyone had a good night - Ruby had 3 x 2hr sleeps from 1130 - 730....not too bad, but I really want to try and feed her more to stretch these out. Who would have thought 3 weeks ago that I would be praying for 3 or even 4 hours of straight sleep :laughing:

Anyway, must be off to clean the house for the MIL visit.......can't wait til it's over!!!

:wave:Kylie

yummummy2009

25-09-2009, 08:43

Morning ladies,

Hope everyone got some well earned sleep last night.

EN - :yelclap: You are such an inspiration, I think if i had that many problems breast feeding and that it was that painfull i surely would have given up, here I was complaining of sore boobs. Good on you for sticking through it and it looks like thingre getting better already, i have my fingers crossed for you. Oh and I also had bubs hearingt test done in hospital, as someone has already suggested probably best to ask your midwife.

Daisymama - WOW, thats an awesome weight loss, I put on 17kg during pregnancy, i havent dared stepped on the scales yet, cant fit into my pre pregnancy clothes yet so am off to a shooping spree this weekend :) With that sort of progress im sure your going to look like one hot mumma for your holiday.

MrsShe - Congrats on having such success with Breastfeeding, such a relief when things work out. I here your nipple pain, I had the same problem, im sure you have heared this a million times but breast milk worked a treat in healing mine, just squirted some on after and between each feed and they cleared up in a day. Its amazing what breast milk can do.

Baam - Dont feel bad about bottle feeding. My mum bottle fed my brother and turned out perfectly normal, lol. You just have to do what is right for you and your bub but hat off to you for not completing giving up and attempting breastfeeding. Just remember not to beat yourself up if it doesnt work out. :hugs:

afm - Well things have been ok, lack of sleep is starting to catch up with me though but my DP has been super good all week and prepares dinner when he comes home, gives me a chance just lie on the couch and rest. Poor Jackson has conjunctivitis in his left eye though, he is on eye ointment cream and it seems to be mproving but has been a nightmare the last two days cos i constantly had to clean in and he couldnt open his eye which was frustrating him and them he would get his hands and try to groge at his eye (must of been iritating him). It seems good today though.

Breastfeeding is going good, boobs arnt so sore now so am putting the pain down to engorgement. Jackson sleeps really well in his cot at night, i feed on one breast, change nappy then feed on the second, put him down in his cot half asleep, rub his tummy for a few minutes and he is asleep and doesnt stir untill his next feed. I hope he keeps this up :)

Jackson tends to vomit alot, does anyone else have this problem?? sometimes its just a little sometimes it can be a fare amount, i dont know if he is being a guts and drinking to fast or what, my MIL said not to worry as my DP was the same when he was little. Cant help to be a little concerned though.

Anyway im off for a few girlie wines and dinner tonight, first venture into the outside world (except the shopping centre) so really looking forward to seeing all my girlfriends and hving a good meal. Jackson and DP are going to have a boys night in :)

Hope everyone else has a lovely day xoxo

MrsShe

25-09-2009, 09:09

MamaKoala

25-09-2009, 10:26

Good morning ladies,

Yay for the smooth transitions between car, sling and home MK. I have to ask how you do up your bubba moe sling. Do you twist it over at the shoulder and wear it like you did on one of your FB pics or just like a sling. Hmmm that makes no sense hey. If you can work out what I mean I'd love to know:)

The sling in the FB pic is the one i made. The bubba moe i just lie her in on a slight angle hammock style. She does tend to look awkward in there but she isn't uncomfortable and stays asleep. Did the same with DS2 and he never cried. I hope that helps.

Bubs belly button is infected and i feel terrible. I had decided not to breastfeed cause of stupid reasons like it was to hard with both the kids home for the holidays, DS having ADHD and DD copying everything he does, plus DP went back to work today but now bub has this infection and is on antibiotics and I feel so so guilty for not even really trying to BF.

So tonight i have spoken to a few friends that BF to get some advise and tried him on my boob and he loved it, AND it didnt even hurt. So i am going to do everything i can to get my supply back and try and BF just dont know how hard its going to be cause he has been bottle feed for a week. So wish me luck girls cause i am going to try and not give him formula between now and the morning till i can get some help.

Still getting afterbirth pains, and I stopped bleeding for the day yesterday and thought i scored with only bleeding for a week but its come back full on today. Anyone else had this? Hope its normal.

I have been on and off. As you start BF and get the let down, your uterus will tighten even more and you may get little gushes.

The lactation cookies seem to have good reviews so maybe try those to boost supply. Also expressing as MrsShe suggested may help stimulate supply. Your CHN can help you with advice on BF.

So this week I have to bite the bullet and head back to the doctor.......I think I might have the dreaded post birth H's......it is excruciating to do a number 2 (TMI I know - but hey we've talked about it all right :laughing:)......even though I have just given birth and had a number of doctors see everything I am not looking forward to having to bend over and bare my bum for the GP!! :( Yikes!!

Anyway, on that note.....I'm off to finish dinner....DH and Ruby are asleep at the moment......peace and quiet....just lovely!

:wave:Kylie

I use rectinol and for mine before and after toilet use. Fibre, coloxil and pushing them back in all helps with pain. Good luck!

Jackson tends to vomit alot, does anyone else have this problem?? sometimes its just a little sometimes it can be a fare amount, i dont know if he is being a guts and drinking to fast or what, my MIL said not to worry as my DP was the same when he was little. Cant help to be a little concerned though.

Some babies are just pukey. It should only be a concern if they're unsettled all the time and not thriving or gaining weight. DS1 puked for a year. Even on formula. It's pretty annoying and you always need a bib otherwise clothes end up with mold stains around the neck. Sometimes it looks like they puke up their whole feed but I never had any problems with DS1 being super hungry afterward. Hopefully that's the case for Jackson.

AFM - I went out yesterday to visit a friend. It was quite nice and K was very well behaved. No dramas with driving so far. The boys got bored because we wouldn't let them play video games. I think after school holidays I need to make more of an effort.

The weather has been quite confusing here. During the day it is hot but cools down in the wee hours of the morning so dressing K is a challenge. Last night she was over dressed but this morning she was under dressed.

I am refusing to leave my bed to feed her at the moment. Maybe later on if she starts snacking too much at night but for now I'm happy with her feeding and my sleeping :laughing:

Qldmummy - great news on Max's weight gain. He sounds like a little soldier powering through.

I'm of to get a netbook so I can sit in a comfortable chair and surf :p. XDP is taking the boys to the movies so it will be a girls day out for me, shopping for toys...

Bambibambino

25-09-2009, 17:07

Afternoon lovelies,

I'm free I'm free :D popped mum on a plane this morning, love her to bits but a newborn, no sleep and a house guest wasn't a great combo.

Mama - hope you had a nice girls shopping day out and you are now reading this from the comfort of a cushy armchair

MrsShe - :iagree: with Mitake your avater and signature are heartwarming. I am just soooo unbelievably happy for you, DH and DS. You all so deserved to be blessed with an armful of grace indeed. Great to hear the BF is going much better for you this time round.

Rose - yay for finally having a gastro-free house! And double yay for pre-pregnancy jeans! I'm down to 7 kilos less than when I fell pg, not that I have been trying or anything, my sumo sized baby is just literally sucking the life out of me :o

Mitake - oh dear, sounds like you are having some busy times atm with the croup. I hope J is on the mend soon. Could L's hearing test results be caused by her cold? Fingers crossed it clears up on its own, I am a paranoid first timer so I would prob go to the Dr just to be safe, but of course if as you say she is feeding and sleeping well I'm sure everything is fine. Hope you get some rest tonight, well as much as possible anyway :hugs:

Excitednewbie - you have done sooo well to get C feeding so beautifully, yay for you! I find it impossible to nap during the day also, I just can't turn my brain off for some stupid reason. I think I am getting about 7 hours in blocks of 2,3 or 4.

Daisy - it sounds like it is definately worth a short eliminating the caffeine to see if it makes a difference. i know the little X factor has only done 2 power spews and both happened after I ate curry. It might be a coincidence but i'd rather not risk it again, aaargh the washing it created! I think the post pg H's are pretty common so don't be too embarrased, think of it as just another bum on the table to the Dr :D

Yummy - did Jackson eye start out as sticky eye? X has sticky eye in the r eye but I'm wondering if it might be turning into an infection :detective: hope you enjoy your girlie night out!

AFM - all pretty good, being driven nuts by the heat up here though. I am desperately trying to find a swaddle that is cool enough for the tropics. I wrap X in muslin but he fights his way out and it wakes him up. The swaddle me ones would be too warm i think, he literally is just in a nappy and muslin and is still sweaty....

Electric Rodeo

25-09-2009, 19:44

Hi Mummies,

Hope everyone is well tonight.

Had a busy day in town, Dh minded both the boys as they were too crook to go to DC. Found a few tops to get me by in my fat phase but totally misjudged just how much fatness I have. The tops are too tight :( So looks like a hessian sack is my only option for a few more weeks hehe

Got home and the boys were both roaring hot with a temp and J was very lethargic. He had already had 2 sleeps today(he doesn't usually have any). Dh reckons he snuck in a third too. So fourth night in a row with raging temp and this time M has it too. GUess who will be getting no sleep tonight.

So for first time mummies who want to be prepared for a time when your LO may get sick. It usually happens in the middle of the night so some things you will get some use out of I think are

Baby panadol
saline spray for nose and aspirator(snot suckerouterer;))
vaporiser
Euky bearub(vicks for kids)
Baby nurofen

Godsends for bad colds/croup/unknown fever virus thingys

Hopefully you are all lucky enough to avoid sick kids but particularly as they get older they seem to be magnets for germs. Well mine are

I was left totally unprepared and didn't have anything the first time J got sick so stock up now girls.

Bambi you are def not a paranoid first timer, keep in mind that everything you do now I no doubt did with J, he was my test bunny(and he survived hehe). Now I just look like a neglecto Mum cause I've seen most of these things before and know the DR won't do much for us.

Jackson tends to vomit alot, does anyone else have this problem?? sometimes its just a little sometimes it can be a fare amount, i dont know if he is being a guts and drinking to fast or what, my MIL said not to worry as my DP was the same when he was little. Cant help to be a little concerned though.

Enjoy your night out:goodvibes:

I was only thinking today that L never vomits. Hasn't done a single one since she was born. Then out of nowhere today when she was sitting in the capsule on the trolley she let loose and it came from nowhere. I assume she was overfull. She had gutsed her last feed cause she was starving and gulping like she'd never been fed before. Like MK said if he seems unsettled or is not gaining good weight it might be a prob otherwise try not to worry. My first spewed alot, M never did and L seems the same. They are all different.

I am refusing to leave my bed to feed her at the moment. Maybe later on if she starts snacking too much at night but for now I'm happy with her feeding and my sleeping

Youdid a great job with the sling on FB, I thought it was your BMoe. I use the BMoe the same way you explained.

I wonder how much sleep and or feed they actually get when we fall asleep feeding. Obviously enough here cause Lexi will drink and when I wake she is sound asleep. She could have clung on for 20 mins or 5 I have no idea:laughing: I usually find her snoring with her top lip smushed up on my boob kinda holding her face there. So cute.

AFM - all pretty good, being driven nuts by the heat up here though. I am desperately trying to find a swaddle that is cool enough for the tropics. I wrap X in muslin but he fights his way out and it wakes him up. The swaddle me ones would be too warm i think, he literally is just in a nappy and muslin and is still sweaty....

Eeek can't even imagine having to deal with heat like that now. Full jumpsuit here with jumper if we go out and sleeping with wrap, flannelette sheet and blanket. Wood fire going also just outside her room:p Different worlds hey.
When I wrap L I lay the wrap down and fold the top down about 10cm. Lay her on it, tuck one hand under the fold and wrap that side over her belly and under her back, then do the same with the other hand and wrap it all around her. I use big wraps that are 120X120. She never escapes. Might be worth a try if X is a little escape artist. Lexi will sleep with her arms out cause atm she sleeps on her side so she can breathe. I usually wrap her though.

Yay for having your house back to yourself, good feeling hey:goodvibes:

Ok will no doubt BBL say around 2-3am for my middle of the night waffle.

MamaKoala

26-09-2009, 08:20

Good morning ladies,

Everyone must be super busy this grand final weekend. I'm doing nothing but might head out to mum's today to test Kiara on long trips by herself. She does okay with the boys in the car to look at but they are with their dad.

Mitake - great survivor list for sick kids. A tip I wanted to add is to put the euky rub on the soles of bub's feet if they are still infants as it works best there for some reason and also steers clear of burning their little eyes.

Bambi - Unfortunately I don't think there is anything lighter than muslin unless you could find a more open weave fabric. Someone should make them for those who live in tropical climate. The weather here is still on and off but I'm dreading trying to wrap K in a month.

Anyone else getting dry skin? I have red patches all over my chin which the Dr says is eczema but I have never had it in my life. My scalp also feels dry. I'll try the treatment but if it doesn't work I'll have to get a referral to a dermatologist. I feel like my body is falling apart:crying:

Well I'm going to call mum and get ready to go over there. K should be asleep soon. Have a nice day everyone.

Liddy

26-09-2009, 08:35

Hi Ladies,

You know me and my slack posting lol

yummummy2009 - My little girl is also quite pukey, she will more often then not puke up a little bit after each feed! Some babies are like that but if you're concerned maybe just ask the child health nurse? Could be reflux or something I suppose.

MrsShe - Your avatar is beautiful, I also am so happy for you, you really deserve such a blessing :) Oh and thumbs up on the breastfeeding!

Mamakoala - I'm with you on the dry skin, i've already had to start applying my exzema cream daily, I get it on my forehead and around my eyes, nasty nasty! Enjoy the time at your mums!

Mitake - LOL!! At the snotsuckerouter, I need to get some of them and some nose drops for Lily because she's so blocked up atm!! Sorry to hear you weren't successful with the clothes shopping, if it makes you feel any better I spent $100 on a pair of jeans which are now way too big so.. bit of a waste of money that was ekk!

RoseKathleen - Would defeniatly love a catch up with the Perth september mummies!! Sorry I know you posted that a few pages back now lol

Sorry to hear a few of you are experiencing breastfeeding issues, I had a hard time feeding my first, just lack of knowledge, and uncertainty, lack of support also. It's hard to know what is right sometimes!

AFM - Doing well here, had a bad bad night/day with Lil about a week ago now, and then I suddenly noticed that I can feel when I let down, so I reckon my supply wasn't up enough for her untill then, now she's a quick feeder (10 minutes on the boob roughly 3 hourly), and sooo content, sleeping well too, I never got let down with DD1 so maybe she never got enough from me to satisfy her. Not doing anything for the grand final here, going out shopping for a few household items. Its mine and DP's anniversary tomorrow so we're taking the girls to Kings Park and having some lunch at a cafe there, meant to be sunny and 25 so should be a good day for it!
Lily is 1 month old next week, honestly can't believe how fast it has gone, no smiles yet, but I don't think it'll be far off!

Oh has anybody gotten any 'so when are you having the next one?' questions yet? I've had a few lol not for a while over here thanks very much!! I don't think time is against me just yet!!

Electric Rodeo

26-09-2009, 09:13

to test Kiara on long trips by herself.

Anyone else getting dry skin? I have red patches all over my chin which the Dr says is eczema but I have never had it in my life. My scalp also feels dry. I'll try the treatment but if it doesn't work I'll have to get a referral to a dermatologist. I feel like my body is falling apart

Good luck with the driving test run on kiara. Is she not too fond of the car? Lexi's training started when she was 2days old and was in the car for 2 hrs to get home:p. Most of her trips have been a similiar length so thank god she just sleeps when in there.

Could the patches on ur face be allergies, i sometimes get the same when i get hayfever. With all the dust and stuff up ur way ATM would that be a reason.

Have fun at your mums today:goodvibes:

You know me and my slack posting lol

Mitake - LOL!! At the snotsuckerouter, I need to get some of them and some nose drops for Lily because she's so blocked up atm!! Sorry to hear you weren't successful with the clothes shopping, if it makes you feel any better I spent $100 on a pair of jeans which are now way too big so.. bit of a waste of money that was ekk!

Oh has anybody gotten any 'so when are you having the next one?' questions yet? I've had a few lol not for a while over here thanks very much!! I don't think time is against me just yet!!

I can't wait till my clothes are too big, no sympathy here:laughing:. Bugger bout the 100 bucks though that sucks.

I have been asked a few times when i'm having the next one but people mainly comment that since i have a girl now i must be happy and finished. Still want one more if my poor 'downstairs area' can cope.

MrsDribbleDrawers

26-09-2009, 09:33

Anyone else getting dry skin? I have red patches all over my chin which the Dr says is eczema but I have never had it in my life.

my body feels worse now than it did when I was pregnant :D my face is patchy with a couple of itchy spots (one on my right eye - and my mum has exactly the same itch atm :o)... also, my dermatitis has flaired up on my hands...

yummummy2009 - My little girl is also quite pukey, she will more often then not puke up a little bit after each feed! Some babies are like that but if you're concerned maybe just ask the child health nurse? Could be reflux or something I suppose.

we've just started the random chucking... unfortunately for us, it's reflux, courtesy of dad :rolleyes:

I have been asked a few times when i'm having the next one but people mainly comment that since i have a girl now i must be happy and finished. Still want one more if my poor 'downstairs area' can cope.

I've been getting the "you have your boy now..." comments, too... annoys the cr@p out of me, wonder what they would have said if we'd had another girl :confused: (DS isn't "mine")

Hope everyone has a good day - I'm sitting here, anxiously waiting for MIL to turn up - hubby's at work, and not likely to be home before 2pm at this rate, and he refused to put her off last night when I asked him to :banghead:

MamaKoala

26-09-2009, 14:00

Afternoon ladies,

Lydia - good to read things are going well for you. I didn't feel let down until my second baby either but I did notice he would gulp so wasn't worried until I started skipping feeds because I had problems feeding when we were in public. I learned my lesson with the second though.

Mitake - I don't think it's allergies, it started off as two small patches when I fell pregnant and spread from there, starting to itch and feel sore this week. It's probably pregnancy related. I'll pick up some cream on the way home.

MrsDD - I hope your dermatitis clears up soon. On your hands would be horrible.

Hopefully this laundry wont take too long otherwise I'm not going to get to the Chemist or Officeworks to print out my birth announcements. Mum has gone out garden shopping. So far she's been gone for about an hour. Hopefully she'll be back soon. Kiara was fine in the car. She tends to relax but last night I had to drop the boys to their dad's house and because she was tired she screamed the whole way there and back.
I'll have to wait until her next big feed before I can go home to make sure she doesn't get hungry on the way. Looks like she's about ready to wake up now anyway.

Mum just got back and she has fruit so I'm going to go munch. :wave:

wendys

27-09-2009, 22:06

Hi Everyone! Soooo glad I found this new thread. Its good to see what everyone elses baby is like. :yelclap:

I'm not even going to attempt to read everyones posts tonight because its a bit too long and I've become a real nanna and need to get to bed even though its only 9pm but as you all know that even extra minute spent on here gets subtracted from the 2-3 hours of sleep I'm gonna get :sleeping: So in the morning I'll catch up.

So for a little update on my little girly Asha. 2-1/2 weeks today. She is a good sleeper now on about a 2-3 hour shift lol Good eater. I haven't really had any probs with BF and milk supply. I had a cupple of sore lumps under my arm but those have worked themselves out now. We were having trouble with her falling asleep without feeding but she's getting better now. I just have to remember to change her nappy between sides, even though I'm so tired I can't be bothered but in the end its worth getting that little bit extra sleep.

She has started to spit a little but I think its because I've started drinking coke zero to get my suger fix instead of chocolate in an attempt to lose weight. So I'm going to finish this lot :p first then see how she goes again without it.

Also she is a bit of a restless baby and won't let me put her down if she is awake. But will go to sleep in her cot fine so its not too much of a problem. Thinking of getting her one of those automatic jiggly rockers and me manually bouncing her in her bouncy seems to appease her.

Has anyone else noticed there baby being especially restless and/or hungry around dinner time?? Now that I have 3 kids and my husband is away I'm DREADING dinner time. Asha arks up every time without fail from about 5:30 to 7:30!! Can't cook or get the kids ready for bed or anything until she finally falls asleep again. VERY frustrating.

Other than that she is a very good baby and I love her to bits. Especially loving her gremlin noises :p

Oh and is anyone elses baby not liking the car?? Asha screams full on for ages. Won't fall asleep. Won't take a dummy?? And I drive a minimum of 2 hours every day taking the older kids to school and other activities so this is a big problem. :( Anyone else??

Anyway I'll stop writing now. I could write for ages about Asha :o but I'll save some more for tomorrow after I've read everyone elses. I'm housebound at the moment until my prolapse gets better so I should have plenty of time to catch up. Something I haven't been able to do my entire pregnancy. Thank god thats over by the way!!!!

Right off to bed. Goodnight everyone!! Hope you all get enough sleep!

MamaKoala

28-09-2009, 08:23

Good morning ladies,

It's been so quiet. Everyone must be super busy getting used to new baby routine.
I'm just doing my morning feed. So glad I bought my netbook. Now I can feed with my V pillow on the couch and read/type.

Wendys glad you found us. Sorry to hear about your prolapse but hopefully you're on the mend. My bestfriend had the same problem with her bub in the car. She pretty much restricted driving to local areas for the first 6 months. Doesn't sound like you can do that. I wonder if it's motion sickness? Maybe ask your Dr about it at Asha's next check up.

I'm still feeding 2 hourly from 2am. K goes from 10pm - 2am and then snacks at 2am then 4 then 6 then we get up at 8. I don't feel especially tired. Certainly not exhausted. In the afternoon she does cluster feed but I usually start her around 3-4pm and then put her in the sling at 5.30 to make the kids meals. She likes it in there and usually nods off.
I'm thinking of investing in a water sling for summer. So I can take her in the pool with me when I take the boys swimming. Not sure what the difference is but I think it would be the material used. Possibly the way bub is wrapped against me too. It's more of a upright wrap like the tiki or mai tai sling. Oh and has anyone seen a baby wipes warmer in aust? I'm thinking of getting one from amazon but if they sell them here I'll just get one from here. Maybe Babies Galore would have it. K HATES being wiped. Especially her front. Her bum not so much but when I wipe her front to back she screams. I figure it's the cold wipes. So I'm going to search for one.

Hopefully little girl will finish eating soon so I can put her down and vacuum the floor.
Happy Monday everyone :wave:

Electric Rodeo

28-09-2009, 09:28

Especially loving her gremlin noises :p

Oh and is anyone elses baby not liking the car?? Asha screams full on for ages. Won't fall asleep. Won't take a dummy?? And I drive a minimum of 2 hours every day taking the older kids to school and other activities so this is a big problem. :( Anyone else??

I'm housebound at the moment until my prolapse gets better so I should have plenty of time to catch up.

Hi and welcome.

Had to laugh at the gremlin noises comment. L does the same sounds. J even askd in the car theother day what she was doing "Whats tht noise mum???":laughing: Kinda reminds me of a horse whinnying/ grumbling vibration like.

I'd be interested to hear about how you've been told to treat your prolapse, if you can. I've had the same thing happen. Am too scared to look again am hoping it just miraculously goes back to normal:p

That sucks Asha doesn't like the car. Were ur others the same?? Wish i could help, must be frustrating.

I'm still feeding 2 hourly from 2am. K goes from 10pm - 2am and then snacks at 2am then 4 then 6 then we get up at 8. I don't feel especially tired.

I'm thinking of investing in a water sling for summer. So I can take her in the pool with me when I take the boys swimming.

Oh and has anyone seen a baby wipes warmer in aust?

MK I will pm you a link for a wipes warmer as i'm not sure if i can post it.

the water sling sounds fab, let me know whereyou get them from. I often go to the pool on my own so having a hand for each of the boys would be essential. I have an old meitai that i don't mind if it gets wet maybe that will do me.

Lexi feeds the same as K. I have been cosleeping cause it's ruddy cold here so it beats getting up. She snacks goes back to sleep for a few hours then we just switch sides and go again. Working for now but want mt bed back cause the spare one is too soft.

RoseKathleen

28-09-2009, 10:39

Hi Ladies!

One handed typing here again! Baby in one arm and trying to have a life by typing with the other hand!

It is a public holiday here today - so the last day DH will be home. I am on my own tomorrow. He was supposed to go back last week but had gastro so I got him for one more week. Truthfully i am REALLY nervous about taking care of both of them for 10 hours by myself. I took them both to church by myself yesterday. Of course Jorja was just passed around the congregation the whole service so I just had to worry about DS. But getting back in the car was a pain! DS wouldn't walk with me and the pram, and ran away. What are you meant to do? Leave the baby or leave the toddler? Luckily it was only church and not a busy road. I think I am going to have to use the sling so that my hands are free.

How do other mums do the "in-the-car" and "out-of-the-car" routine? Do you take the toddler out first and make him stand next to the car while you get the baby? Or do you get the baby out and leave in the pram while you get the toddler out?

Wendys & Mitake - I had to google prolapse to make sure I knew what you are talking about - but I am sure I have this too. My whole anatomy has changed down there!! Not only stitches and haemorrhoids, but a bulgy bit that wasn't there before! Eeek! I guess I will never be able to work as a p*rn star! LOL!

Wendys - yep - I hate the dinner time period. I get all nauseous! I think the thing that is the worst is that DS responds to routine. When I ask DH to help, he does things the wrong way for DS and then we get tears! I cant convince DH that if he would just do things the way I do it, and before 6pm when DS gets really tired, we would be so much better! I read that baby's taste buds are stimulated by the smell of food, so they are even grottier at dinner time.

Ok - i have to go out now (ILs) so cant type any more.

:wave:

BunInMyOven

28-09-2009, 11:06

Hi Guys!

Yay! Didn't know this parenting part existed until just now, glad I found you all. Haven't read all through the posts (time is precious when bub is asleep) but sounds like everyones bubs are adjusting well from what I did read.

Little Finlay is doing well, putting on weight etc despite having some jaundice that still hasn't completely cleared up. We had to take him in for some bloods last week which I hated, his biliruben levels were under treatment level though and he's very alert and feeding well. Still a bit on the yellow side, looks like he has an awesome tan! So at this stage just keeping an eye on things and making sure he's well hydrated. He's sleeping well at night but only if he's in bed with me. It's OK though I find it easy to feed him in the night when he's right there. He usually has one big nap in the morning in his basinet after his breakfast feed and I wake him up after 3 or so hours to be fed again, then he snacks and naps through the afternoon although usually won't go back into his basinet which is a pain. Trying to work out a routine but at the moment just trying to work it so I don't wind up too tired, DP is a help but still find I do most of the night shift myself lol with feeding and changing any pooey nappies through the night.

Some of you mentioned dummies...my partner is flat against it but I'm starting to think it might help him settle better in the afternoons/evenings. Those who use them..what are the benefits??? I've got some sitting in the drawer and I'm seriously considering pulling one out soon...

Electric Rodeo

28-09-2009, 11:39

How do other mums do the "in-the-car" and "out-of-the-car" routine? Do you take the toddler out first and make him stand next to the car while you get the baby? Or do you get the baby out and leave in the pram while you get the toddler out?

Not only stitches and haemorrhoids, but a bulgy bit that wasn't there before! Eeek! I guess I will never be able to work as a p*rn star! LOL!

LMAO:laughing: @ not being able to work as a porn star, guess i won't be able to either. Didn't realise quite how common prolapses are. Doesn't make it any more attractive though:o:laughing:

Depends where we are as to my 'car' routine. Busy places pram and bub first, less busy boys first while i get L out. They are not bolters which is lucky. If your DS bolts on you I would leave the pram and go after him. Bub would be safe in there as long as you're not in the middle of the road;). I used my sling to carry M once when J was a toddler. He cracked a tanty in a store and since i was wearing M on the front i couldn't pick J up to get him out of the store. He had pulled the floppy dead weight body on me too, so i just had to drag him out as nicely as i could without some one ringing docs:p. Never used the sling again with the two of them, preferred the pram cause at least i could still carry J if necessary.
Hope you find something that will work for you

BIMO great you found us, sounds like F is doing well. Did your prtner say why he's so against dummies. I was pre kids too, that soon changed when I had J. I use the dummy with L ATM in the car so she stays happier in there longer if she needs it, or if she wakes and has only had a short nap, to resettle. J used his for naps etc till 6 months when I took it off him cold turkey cause I'm an evil mum ,lol. No he was waking too often for it so I just stopped giving it to him. M never took to one so never had one. Some kids are sucky babies and find comfort in them. If your partner is worried that he'll be 5 and still wanting it, they can be weaned off them fairly quickly IMO, like lots of other tranistions they go through. Without wanting to cause trouble I'd say go for the dummy and see how F responds.

wendys

28-09-2009, 12:35

Goodmorning all!

Ive spent all this morning back reading from the beginning. Took ages but very entertaining and enlightening.

Mitake I have had a uterus & bladder prolapse but didn't want the dr to check it coz i am still bleeding. she said do lots of pelvic floor exercises ( I can hold up to 10 seconds now 10 times up from 4 secs :thumbsup: ) and stay off my feet as much as possible and not lift anything heavier than bubs. not easy as i have 2 other kids as well as DP working away 4 & 2. So far after 1 week of this the bulge has gone back inside (TMI sorry) but still noticeable and uterus stll very low. Dr will check in another week and refer to Physio. What did your Dr say??

Rosekathleen HAHA @ porn star.. I sooo know what you mean!!!

Yummymummy I'm sooo jealous that your little one lays happily by itself on a mat. Sounds like a very content baby!!

MrsDribbleDrawers Having loving toddlers around a newborn certainly makes things more interesting lol. Do you also have to carry bubs from room to room with you just to protect him from loving siblings trying to kiss, cuddle & hold his hand or try to pick him up?? We are having this problem with DD. Just can't trust her to be alone with bubs.

Lydia I'm definately up for a Perth catch up as well as all the other Perth mummies out there!! Lets organise :thumbsup:

Bimo I also wasn't going to use a dummy this time around even though I did for my other 2. But I've since remembered why I used them and wish Asha would take one this time. There great for when you can't feed them right away, like in the car!! Well worth the trouble weaning them off later I think. I've tried Tommee Tippee with Asha but now I think I'll try happy baby. Cheaper too :p

AFM all is well this morning. I've written out a long To Do List that I haven't started yet because I'm on here :p Asha slept well last night- about every 2-3 hours.
Who here watches tv while they BF?? I have foxtel IQ with heaps of mindless shows to watch in the wee hours and this keeps me awake enough to feed both sides with a burp and bottom change midway. I would def nod off if I was alone in the dark.

Oh and Asha has started smiling at me!!! At about 3 in the morning!! This is the only time. Maybe its just gas but I'm gonna say she's smiling!! Pity it wasn't at a normal happy hour!! But I'll get what I can take :)

Okay I'm off to do that list. and take a nap. maybe nap first then list. hmmmm

bAaM

28-09-2009, 14:22

Hi guys,

Been hektic around here the last few days so havent been able to get online.
The BF just didnt work, I tried for a few days but just didnt have the any one on one time to be able to get it happening. He also has reflux and may have bowel problems so is really really unsettled. They found a dimple on the top of his bum crack that could have something to do with the bottom of his spine. So he has to have an ultrasound on friday. There also worried about his bum hole, it looks odd and he has some issues with pooing so to try and put the BF on top of his unsettledness and Marissa being very much a mummas girl its to hard.

I am hoping these tests show nothing so they can go ahead a help with the reflux, but my doctor wont put him on the meds for reflux till we make sure its not his bum upsetting him.

We are all sick, had the flu, I woke with it this morning and am feeling really crappy. Hope Noah doesnt get it.

The bubba moe i just lie her in on a slight angle hammock style. She does tend to look awkward in there but she isn't uncomfortable and stays asleep. Did the same with DS2 and he never cried. I hope that helps.

My bestie gave me her Bubba Moe and I LOVE it. I would be lost without it, or be stuck putting the pram up and down every time i need to take both DD and bubba out of the car.

I had really bad dry skin while pregnent, it seems ok at the moment but thats cause i have been using the coconut body milk butter stuff. I dont really like the smell but it has worked great.

How do other mums do the "in-the-car" and "out-of-the-car" routine? Do you take the toddler out first and make him stand next to the car while you get the baby? Or do you get the baby out and leave in the pram while you get the toddler out?

I had to take 4 kids out on my own the other day they where 8, 6, 3 and bub so i made them all stay put, i put bub in the sling, told 8yr old and 6yr old to get out and go to 3yr old door then got her out and held mine and 6yr olds hand. It sounds harder then it was though lol.

Some of you mentioned dummies...my partner is flat against it but I'm starting to think it might help him settle better in the afternoons/evenings. Those who use them..what are the benefits??? I've got some sitting in the drawer and I'm seriously considering pulling one out soon...

I use the avent ones but i only use them when he is really unsettled and not sue for a feed yet. The benefits for me are more cause of the reflux aparently dummies help with the pain cause of something to do with making more suliva which helps with the acids. But it also saves my sanity when he is screaming cause he wants the sucking comfort and i am busy with the other kids or house stuff.

Oh and Asha has started smiling at me!!! At about 3 in the morning!! This is the only time. Maybe its just gas but I'm gonna say she's smiling!! Pity it wasn't at a normal happy hour!! But I'll get what I can take :)

Who ever said they only smile cause of wind is full of pooh, Noah was due for a feed the other night so had no wind and did 2 really big open mouth smiles cause he heard both DP and i talking to him. So I reckon they can smile from day one.

MamaKoala

28-09-2009, 15:27

Good afternoon ladies,

I agree that some babies smile earlier than 6 weeks. DS2 smiled clearly (open mouth smile) at 4 weeks and I've seen Kiara do it twice for me, where she locks eyes with me and smiles and also she's done it to my mother twice too so I would have to agree with Baam.

Taking toddlers out of cars with newborns... I'll have to think back a fair way LOL. I used the sling alot with DS2 but I also had the tandum stroller so I would put baby in first and then DS1 would go in the front. Because they were so close in age I used a stroller quite often even if just for the toddler. Now my boys are old enough to responsibly get out so bub goes in the sling while they stand by the car.

Mitake - TIME FOR PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES! 10xfast hold 10xslow hold. I'll help you get back to porn star fitness :p

Thanks for the link for the warmer. I'll return the favour with the sling when I find it again (one of the websites I visited on my nappy hunt so it's between about 50 different sites LOL).

BIMO - glad you're settling in with bub. I had to use a dummy with DS1 because he was on me all the time. He needed the comfort. I weaned him at 2.5 years. He cried for 3 nights but that was the end of it. DS2 would not take it and the only time he wanted it was when he stole it from DS1 to watch him cry and then laugh at him (5 months old chastising his older brother :laughing:). Kiara will only take it when she is very upset in the car. She used it a couple of times when I was readmitted to hospital but only when the midwife gave it to her. She really doesn't care for it and will gag on it more than anything. I bought the avent ones but she hates them. She only likes the more classic shaped ones (I bought dymples brand but happy baby classic will probably work too).
If you think it will settle him then I would go ahead. The only problem I found with DS1 is that I would occassionally mistaken his hunger with fussiness and give him the dummy instead of feeding. So always offer boob first and if he's full and still wants to suck go ahead and give him the dummy.

I think I need some nutrigrain. Feeling a little tired and will have to organise the kids shower and dinner soon.

Have a lovely evening everyone.:wave:

Electric Rodeo

28-09-2009, 15:57

wendys

I'll help you get back to porn star fitness :p

BAHAHAHAHA:laughing: if anyone just started reading this thread that would sound soooo wrong.

Did make me do my reps though:p I think i might put postit notes all around the house so i remember.

MrsDribbleDrawers

28-09-2009, 19:34

Has anyone else noticed there baby being especially restless and/or hungry around dinner time?? Now that I have 3 kids and my husband is away I'm DREADING dinner time. Asha arks up every time without fail from about 5:30 to 7:30!! Can't cook or get the kids ready for bed or anything until she finally falls asleep again. VERY frustrating.

......

Oh and is anyone elses baby not liking the car?? Asha screams full on for ages. Won't fall asleep. Won't take a dummy??

dinner time is the time I dread most :o last week hubby worked late every evening, but my mum was here to help, but she goes home on Saturday, and hubby's hours are still insane, so I'll just have to play it by ear... we've been having super-simple meals, and if I plan anything elaborate, I try to get most of it prepped during the day

we don't have car dramas this time :fingerscrossed:, DD2 was awful!!

I don't think bubba has actually been left on the floor for any reason, but DD2 wants to constantly hold him and kiss him when he's awake...

I'm still feeding 2 hourly from 2am. K goes from 10pm - 2am and then snacks at 2am then 4 then 6 then we get up at 8. I don't feel especially tired. Certainly not exhausted. In the afternoon she does cluster feed but I usually start her around 3-4pm and then put her in the sling at 5.30 to make the kids meals. She likes it in there and usually nods off.

that's mostly how Riley is feeding, although we don't have the cluster feeding in the afternoon atm, he's actually managed 2x3hr sleeps today :smiliedance: yay for boomerang pillows! (he's a reflux bubba now )

How do other mums do the "in-the-car" and "out-of-the-car" routine? Do you take the toddler out first and make him stand next to the car while you get the baby? Or do you get the baby out and leave in the pram while you get the toddler out?

had to think hard on this... haven't been many places without another adult or older child to grab the toddler, and my couple of forays alone with toddler and bubba, she fell asleep, so I put her in the pram :rolleyes:

Some of you mentioned dummies...my partner is flat against it but I'm starting to think it might help him settle better in the afternoons/evenings. Those who use them..what are the benefits??? I've got some sitting in the drawer and I'm seriously considering pulling one out soon...

we're not using a dummy atm, Riley doesn't like them, but Nat took one early on, just occasionally when she wanted to suck for the whole day!

well, after sleepless days over the weekend, we've found the solution for Riley's sleeps, he's propped up on a boomerang pillow, and it's working wonders! He's sleeping well at night, although some nights I have to sit upright to feed him (which means getting out of bed and falling asleep in the armchair :rolleyes:), otherwise everything is good - although the poo-splosions are getting to me, I'm actually counting how many nappies AREN'T full in a day :laughing:

mythreelittlemonkeys

28-09-2009, 20:41

:wave: everyone
we are still about...just Freya has been spewing heaps and all hiccupy and unsettled last few days so I have had my hands really full...still offering breast for 30 mins, bottle feeding EBM, then expressing too...so I have about 5 minutes every 4 hours it seems to check the computer...serious withdrawal symptoms...anyway today has been mildly better...not sure why...but she has actually slept and settled a bit better...though still very fidgety around feeds...will be interesting to see what her weight gain has been on Wednesday...I hope the spewing hasnt affected it too much...I am sooooooo tired I keep falling asleep at 4am with Freya on me in bed...its the only feed I do in bed really...wouldnt worry too much but DD keeps popping in to the bed too and I am worried about the squish factor...

Oh my you poor ladies and your prolapses sounds horrid! There I am feeling down about the holes in my tummy...but that sounds much scarier!

Re the car thing I get Freya out first put her in the sling, then get the kids out most of the time...we dont really use the pram at mo...cos too heavy with my split stiches...Tillie would be fine to get out first but I think Holden would probably bolt...I am using a MiniMonkey sling and so far she and I love it :)

Wendys If I remember right I think you live in the same town as me? and my hubby is away too, and I now have 3 kiddies...so if you ever fancy a meet up at a park (would say coffee but as you know no decent coffee places in Kwinana) let me know...or if you want to check me out anonymously (that I am not crazy lady!)I am always at Ngala on Tuesdays at the Frank Konecny Centre ;)

Okay better go and make myself something to eat before little miss F wakes up...cannot believe she was a month old yesterday...it has flown past...

Angiepop

28-09-2009, 20:47

Hi everyone!. Hope all is good and all the babies are doing well. Jack smiled for me for the first time yesterday, it was beautiful. He had really bad wind pain last night and all of today so when he wakes up i'm going to try some infacol and hopefully that works.

K HATES being wiped. Especially her front. Her bum not so much but when I wipe her front to back she screams. I figure it's the cold wipes. So I'm going to search for one.

Jack hates being wiped too so it must be the coldness of them.

Some of you mentioned dummies...my partner is flat against it but I'm starting to think it might help him settle better in the afternoons/evenings. Those who use them..what are the benefits??? I've got some sitting in the drawer and I'm seriously considering pulling one out soon...

I use the dummy mainly to calm Jack down if he's hungry and I can't feed him right at that very minute. I definetely think dummies aren't as evil as some people think they are, they have their benefits in terms of soothing/settling :)

Who here watches tv while they BF?? I have foxtel IQ with heaps of mindless shows to watch in the wee hours and this keeps me awake enough to feed both sides with a burp and bottom change midway. I would def nod off if I was alone in the dark.

I looove foxtel in the wee hours :laughing: Although sometimes I want to stay up that extra ten or 15 minutes if the show i'm watching hasn't finished yet, instead of going back to sleep straight away like I should be doing, tsk tsk.

MamaKoala

29-09-2009, 08:34

Good morning ladies,

How cold was it last night? Was not expecting it at all. People down south would probably laugh at me but I was very cold. I'm glad I overdressed K last night.

Bought a pack of Babylove newborn yesterday and how good are they?! Loving the cut out around the belly button because the other nappies I was using was aggrivating it and making it bleed a little. Yay for BabyLove!

Got some natural remedy for my eczema on my face and it seems to be working. Hopefully in a few days the flaking and redness will be gone. At least its not sore and itchy anymore.

My brother quit his job yesterday :banghead:. This after they held his position for 3 months after he recovered from his car injury. He should be kissing their butts not quitting. I don't know of many jobs that would hold a casual position for someone who got behind the wheel while drunk and totalled a car. Hopefully he'll find something quickly or he'll be homeless in Dec because I will be moving into my house then and he will be moving out. It's time for him to grow up. Everyone else has to.

Big plans for today...... Dishes, laundry and maybe if I'm lucky I can take the kids to the park.

Have a lovely day everyone :wave:

PS PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES!!!!

Bambibambino

29-09-2009, 10:20

Morning lovelies,

I survived my first solo day as a parent yesterday, yay me! I take my hat off to all the mums with more than one bubba though, I have no freakin idea how you manage!

X is thriving, he has grown 4cm in 2 weeks and put on another kilo. I officially have steroid booby milk lol. He is a little champ, sleeping well and clearly eating for australia :laughing: I am still buggered though, thinking he will be an only child at this point!

Bimo- X will only occasionally take the gobstopper. I figure I will chuck them out at 3 months and anything that helps up til that point is a lifesaver. It really helps with gas pain imo.

Mama - your big plans sound just like mine. I am so pleased I have managed breakfast, a shower and a bh post by 11am. Is your washing machone fixed yet or still a trip to the laundromat?

Mitake - yay you for week 1, what a great loss! Are you exercising per say or more just watching the diet? I miss having a ticker :rolleyes:

MrsDD - great news you solved Rileys sleep issues

Tillie&bug - your feeding routine sounds so draining, you are doing an awesome job :hugs: hope Freya has put on lots of pudding at her weigh in

angie - yay for jacks first smile! how gorgeous!

Hope all the mummas and bubbas are doing well :goodvibes:

RoseKathleen

29-09-2009, 11:19

Hi Mummies!

I am doing the "rock-the-pram-with-your-foot" trick while typing! :) DH back to work today and haven't done all so well. Jorja wont let me put her down for long, the cat was sick in the bedroom, its pouring with rain so DS can't go outside and Jorja has wet through all her clothes and bedding twice this morning (and once last night). The funny thing is I have just opened a new pack of nappies so I think they have a fault with them.

BIMO - glad to see you back. Finlay sounds like he is doing fine - just newborn baby stuff. Regarding the dummy issue - I didn't want a dummy for DS, but it was obvious when he was two days old that he was a "sucky baby" and wanted one. I hate seeing older kids at the shop with dummies in their mouth (even my niece walked down the aisle with her 1 yr old with a dummy! Yuck!). So I made sure that DS only had the dummy when he was going to sleep. It worked well - I would give him the dummy and he knew it was his "cue" to go to sleep. BUT the BIG issue with the dummy came at 3-6 months. He would be asleep at night and wake and not be able to sleep again because he didn't have the dummy. Some nights I had to get up every hour to put the dummy back in! It was hell! He is now 27 months old and still has a dummy to go to bed. I didn't want to wean him with the baby coming (why does the baby have a dummy and not me?) but I think the dummy will be going in the next months. Surprisingly Jorja wont take a dummy - she likes to suck but hates a dummy. I think she is going to be a finger sucker!

Baam - sorry about the BF. It sounds like you are not having a good time. Hope Noah is all okay. My niece had bad reflux - she was chucking up all the time and not putting on weight. My sister also couldn't exclusively BF. At 6 weeks they put her on "food thickener". You add it to the formula and it makes the milk gluggy and it stays down better. Eventho' she still chucked, it made it so much better and she put on lots of weight then.

MrsDD - Sounds like Riley is getting some wind and wants to sleep upright. Have you tried putting a towel under his mattress of his bed to make him upright?

T&B - Sounds like Freya is giving you a hard time with the feeding! I don't know how you put up with it! I guess you do what you have to huh??

Re: Dry skin - I have naturally oily skin and during pregnancy it clears up and I get a lovely couple of months! But since Jorja was born I am yucky dry! I have patches on my arms, back and face - plus itchy dry bits on my hands like eczema! Especially under my rings so I think it has to do with the chemicals and constant washing of my hands I have done due to gastro in my house.

AFM: I am BF approx every 3 hours - sometimes less. I only feed one side at a time coz I have plenty of milk and she falls asleep at the boob. Then last night as i was going to bed DH said, "Feed her the other side." So I did and she slept 4 hours (altho the last hour she was rather unsettled). So I fed her both sides again at 1pm (took nearly an hour because she was sleepy!) and she went another 4 hours! But now my boobs think they need to produce extra milk and I am in pain! Oh well!!

I have also had to go through all my clothes and put away all the 0000s. :( My baby is too big!

Will be back soon with a post for Perth mummies...

RoseKathleen

29-09-2009, 11:26

CALLING ALL PERTH MUMMIES...

For Perth September Mummies.

How about a meet-up next Wednesday (7th October) at 10am? If the weather is good we will meet up in a park that is South-of-the-River for morning tea. There will be swings for the toddlers and older kids (I know it is school holidays) and shade from lots of trees. Bring a snack and something to drink and we will have a visit with all the babies.

If you let me know if you are free, I will PM you the location.

:flowerz::sunshine:

wendys

29-09-2009, 11:37

Goodmorning Everyone! And what a fine wet, windy, gaily morning it is - blah!! Poor DS is out in it this morning playing soccer. Yah for FIL taking him for me ;)

TillieandBug how on earth are we going to be able to catch up with a feeding schedule like that?? You must have barely enough time as it is to scratch yourself let alone going to the park with 3 kiddlywinks! But I'll msg you and we'll work something out. Maybe somewhere in Rocko like the fun station or something where they do have coffee??

Mitake - Post It Notes are a great idea for reminders!! I have been trying to do them while waititng at lights. I'm doing them and I look at the car next to me with hot guys and girls in it laughing and having fun and I think "If only you knew what I was doing right now" lol *sigh**

Mamakoala - Sorry to hear about your face ezcema! I know what a pain it can be to get rid of once its there. DS has it severe all over. Hopefully it will be gone soon with just using the natural stuff and not needing the steriod cream.
As for the Babylove nappies, are they better or as good asthe Huggies ones? They are cheaper right? I tried the Woolworths brand and I was actually surprised at how well they worked. But if I can I still use Huggies.

Bambibambino - Congrats on your first solo day!! Glad it went well for you. Since having bub # 3 I've finally learnt to take whatever help is offered instead of trying to do it all myself. Everyone has really helped me out this time and I'm sooooo grateful. I would have fallen apart looong before now for sure.

AFM I'm off to the indoor playground at Bunnings so DD can get out of the house and run around a bit and not get wet. And I can have a coffee ;) Hopefully Asha will be good for me. My new pram has already gotten a flat tire. DP put too much air in it and the tube has a split almost completely around it so I'm waiting for a new one. Its very frustrating!! I need a pram!! so looks like I'll be slinging it for a while

:wave: Have a good day everyone!

wendys

29-09-2009, 11:41

Hi RoseKathleen I just saw your message after I posted mine.

Sounds great! I'll be in Applecross at 10 that day as well so sounds perfect!!

Shortiii

29-09-2009, 13:08

Hey ladies,

Sorry my first post in here has to be a question one, but me and DF are desperate.

We cant get the little P man to sleep on his back, or at all.
The only time hell sleep is when either DF or I are holding him or hes on DF's chest. When we put him down hell winge after about a minute then scream til we pick him up... have tried settling him in the cot, swaddling, feeding him just before we put him down and a dummy, but he wont stay asleep!

I think hes a bit of a gassy baby but have been trying to burp him often for hours at a time.

Im currently swapping between formula and EBM, Could the problem be my breastmilk? as also I was feeding him BM until yesterday arvo, and noticed he had very runny poo and I think it was bothering him, then since weve put him on the formula through the night his poo has gone solider again. Im worried to put him on my BM again now!

Anyway. DF and I have been taking it in shifts to look after bub, but were not getting any sleep at all!! Im also all hormonal and sad and now sleep deprived and probably not making me a good mummy!

Anyway, hope you ladies might be able to help us out a bit!!!

:crying::hair:

mythreelittlemonkeys

29-09-2009, 14:06

:hugs: BM always makes poos runnier...so dont worry about that :) Try Brauers colic relief? works well here...it is the Chamomilla in it that makes them settle...have you tried sleeping him on his side in one of those sleep positioners (Big W sell them)...we actually slept Holden on his front...cos one of the midwives did this in hospital and he settled and he never settled unless on his front...and he is fine...but guess that a personal choice re SIDS etc.
Have you tried settling him on the boob after the bottle of EBM? Sometimes that bit of non nutritive sucking and closeness just tips Freya over to sleep and seems to help her gas/spewing too...
Tillie and Holden both slept in a Phil and Teds CarryCot Papoose thing with a lambskin in it till they were about 4months...sometimes in their cot and sometimes in our bed...they liked the snugness of it...it also was great for when out and about...could put them to bed anywhere...UM...the last thing that worked for me with all the kids was used breastpads in their sleeping area...
Maybe one of these things will help for you...each baby so different...but I hope you start to feel a bit better soon...it can all be a bit overwhelming at first and I promise there is light at end of tunnel tho at the mo in your sleep deprived state may not seem so xxxxxxxx

shymmer

29-09-2009, 14:11

HI girls,

Sorry I havent been around, I'm am exhausted!! Can only manage a quick post - i can hear DD2 stirring . .

Shorti, I can only think it might be wind pain causing bubs unsettledness? Maybe a little reflux? He might need to be slightly elevated to sleep. You can prop up one end of the cot/basinett mattress so his head end is raised a bit. And as T&B said - he may like the pressure against his chest to sleep. With DD1, i used to sleep her on her tummy through the day when I could 'watch her', and at night I had to hold her until she was well and truly asleep before putting her down on her back - or she would just wake up.
This time, I am using a sleep positioner for DD2. So she sleeps on either side. Some times she rolls on her back a bit, but never toward her front. I wrap her and then put a blanket over everything and tuck it in over and under the sleep positioner so it holds it against her front/back a bit. Does that make sense?

I think O is developing colic. Had a couple screaming episodes last two days (had me in tears too). My 'let-down' is very fast and she just gets gobfulls of milk and can hardly keep up with it. I think she is swallowing a lot of air and it's giving her bowel wind -she passes a lot of wind and does these massive burps.
I feed her while I'm reclining to help slow the let down a bit. She wont take a dummy yet. She acts liek she just wants boob all the time when she's upset, but it just makes it worse to get even more milk in her tummy at that point.

For those of you with unsettled bubs, I can suggest trying 'Infants Friend' or 'Marina Infant Mixture' (from Chemist). They are natural wind/colic remedies and did help my DD1 a lot when she was an infant and had terrible colic.

OK, gotta go.
Sorry I havent read back much. hope you are all well.

Electric Rodeo

29-09-2009, 15:03

I take my hat off to all the mums with more than one bubba though, I have no freakin idea how you manage!

Mitake - yay you for week 1, what a great loss! Are you exercising per say or more just watching the diet? I miss having a ticker

Nothing but pure chaos the more kiddies you have:laughing:. Lucky I can post from a computer and no one sees what is really going on HAHAHAHAHA

Well done on your solo parent day, sounds like you are going great guns with X. How much has he put on since birth now. You said 1.7kg in just over a fortnight and now another kilo...is that right?? 2.7kg since you got home from Hospy?? Glad he is sleeping/feeding well. GO YOU!

Oh and not excercising just changed eating habits. my bod has gone into enough shock with food alone. Can't start exercise till I see dr again to check my broken hangar. Then i will if i have any spare energy which i don't have at this stage lol.

:hugs: BM always makes poos runnier...so dont worry about that :) Try Brauers colic relief? works well here...it is the Chamomilla in it that makes them settle...have you tried sleeping him on his side in one of those sleep positioners (Big W sell them)...we actually slept Holden on his front...cos one of the midwives did this in hospital and he settled and he never settled unless on his front...and he is fine...but guess that a personal choice re SIDS etc.
Have you tried settling him on the boob after the bottle of EBM? Sometimes that bit of non nutritive sucking and closeness just tips Freya over to sleep and seems to help her gas/spewing too...
Tillie and Holden both slept in a Phil and Teds CarryCot Papoose thing with a lambskin in it till they were about 4months...sometimes in their cot and sometimes in our bed...they liked the snugness of it...it also was great for when out and about...could put them to bed anywhere...UM...the last thing that worked for me with all the kids was used breastpads in their sleeping area...
Maybe one of these things will help for you...each baby so different...but I hope you start to feel a bit better soon...it can all be a bit overwhelming at first and I promise there is light at end of tunnel tho at the mo in your sleep deprived state may not seem so xxxxxxxx

Great advice Georgie:thumbsup:

Shortiii :hugs: trying to work newborns out is tricky, especially on limited sleep. Tillie and bug had some great advice:yes:. Lexi loves to sleep in the pozzy you mentioned, seems to be wind that keeps her from settling straight away. I get her up again and put her over my shoulder for another 5 mins then try again. Might do this twice before I offer another feed. No rules though whatever works. I sleep her on her side in her bassinette in a positioner too. i did tilt her cot until she wiggled under all her blankets during the night. I agree it could be gas pains. BF or FF they will squirm and worm when trying to poo. Runny is normal for BM. The last few nights Lexi will try and run up my chest screwing her face up and not wanting to lay down. I have been using infants friend to get her gas out either through burps or farts. Lots of upright time which it sounds like you are already doing.

Hope you get some relief soon.

MamaKoala

29-09-2009, 15:26

I survived my first solo day as a parent yesterday, yay me! I take my hat off to all the mums with more than one bubba though, I have no freakin idea how you manage!

Mama - your big plans sound just like mine. I am so pleased I have managed breakfast, a shower and a bh post by 11am. Is your washing machone fixed yet or still a trip to the laundromat?

YAY on your first day alone. I've found that I have less help now that I have 3. XDP cancelled his visit last night which set me off. I'm not going to chase him to know his daughter this time so he needs to make the effort. He already only seen her a few days each week. It frustrates me that he prioritises his friends above the baby but whatever. I'm working on not letting him bother me anymore. I just don't want K to be damaged by his absences (He takes the boys but he can't take her until she's older). Anyway - that wasn't the point of my post :laughing: It was to say that you start to figure out how to manage with them. Baby number 1 is always the test subject. Trial and error with them helps you learn for future kids lol.

No I don't have the machine fixed yet. I'll call someone tomorrow to come out. I did 4 loads at mum's on the weekend so I'm just drying them and putting it all away. I've almost finished the kitchen. Just a few more dishes. I feel a little more productive today and it is helping that K has finally started a routine of sleeping from 10am-1pm and then 3pm-6pm. Only problem is the bathtime. I think I'll start bathing her first thing in the morning after her first lot of feeding.

I have also had to go through all my clothes and put away all the 0000s. My baby is too big!

Will be back soon with a post for Perth mummies...

I remember DS2 growing out of 0000 within 2 weeks but it looks like K is going to be in them for 4 weeks at least. She's chubbing up but she's still petite and has short legs. I kind of wish she'd grow into 000 because I have all these gorgeous outfits I bought and as it gets warmer it becomes less likely she'll get to wear them :laughing:

Mamakoala - Sorry to hear about your face ezcema! I know what a pain it can be to get rid of once its there. DS has it severe all over. Hopefully it will be gone soon with just using the natural stuff and not needing the steriod cream.
As for the Babylove nappies, are they better or as good asthe Huggies ones? They are cheaper right? I tried the Woolworths brand and I was actually surprised at how well they worked. But if I can I still use Huggies.

BabyLove I would say are as good as huggies. So far I've had no leaks. They are cheaper. I used to use them for my boys but they didn't come small enough for newborns back then. They've changed the sizing and now they fit like a dream. I was actually given an old babylove newborn nappy by a mum from work and the difference is amazing. It's thicker but it's much larger. I'm not big on Huggies as I found that they were not as good as they should be for a premium nappy but it may have been for my porker of a DS2. I had to use them for DS1 because they were the only nappy small enough to fit him when he was born.

Hey ladies,

Sorry my first post in here has to be a question one, but me and DF are desperate.

We cant get the little P man to sleep on his back, or at all.
The only time hell sleep is when either DF or I are holding him or hes on DF's chest. When we put him down hell winge after about a minute then scream til we pick him up... have tried settling him in the cot, swaddling, feeding him just before we put him down and a dummy, but he wont stay asleep!

I think hes a bit of a gassy baby but have been trying to burp him often for hours at a time.

Im currently swapping between formula and EBM, Could the problem be my breastmilk? as also I was feeding him BM until yesterday arvo, and noticed he had very runny poo and I think it was bothering him, then since weve put him on the formula through the night his poo has gone solider again. Im worried to put him on my BM again now!

Anyway. DF and I have been taking it in shifts to look after bub, but were not getting any sleep at all!! Im also all hormonal and sad and now sleep deprived and probably not making me a good mummy!

Anyway, hope you ladies might be able to help us out a bit!!!

:crying::hair:

I would do timed breastfeeding with him if he's very unsettled to make sure he's not overeating. I had a similar sounding problem with DS1 where he was constantly feeding and if he wasn't he was crying. We lasted 2 weeks and then gave him a dummy. He also slept in the baby capsule for the first 3 months of his life because he was elevated. If your boy will go to sleep on his tummy I would talk to a CHN about sleeping him on his tummy. A friend of mine, both her kids are tummy sleepers and it didn't matter what she tried, she couldn't sleep them any other way. Although it is not recommended in most cases, I would definitely speak to someone about him doing this if it is the only way that he will sleep.
Personally I would pick one way of feeding and stick to that. Either Formula or BF. BF will always produce runny poo. Maybe have a read of ibreastfed.com and see if there is anything useful on there. Whatever you do, remember that you will get through it. Just keep trying different things until something works. Also look into silent reflux and ask a Dr to investigate if you don't find something at home that will help.:hugs:

Well I've just been on a online spending spree. Bought a wipes warmer, a solarveil watersling for swimming and the DIY hand and feet casting so I can cast K's hands and feet. Even though it would be lovely to do, I cannot justify spending over $150 for professional casting but I do want to preserve how tiny they are. I might even do the boys hands for comparison.

I'm still waiting on some books I ordered from the US but it seems like I don't really need them as K is sleeping pretty well at the moment.

Mitake - I posted the link for the sling on your FB wall. It's much cheaper at that store than any other store I looked at. I would recommend the solarveil for the UVA/B protection.

:wave:to everyone else.

shymmer

29-09-2009, 15:46

Ohhhhh, MK- where did you buy the solarveil sling?? I bought a cotton drill sling from Chickadee slings - they had just soldout ofthe solarveil, but the cotton one is so hot to wear. I'd love a solarveil one!

Liddy

29-09-2009, 21:06

Shortii - Welcome mummy :) I have a similar issue with my little girl, although she doesn't sleep on her tummy but she doesn't like being on her back. So I have propped up her bassinet mattress with a towel so it's slightly elevated, seemed to make abit of a difference. She's a very windy bub and she had been over-eatting so now I make sure she's feeding 3 hourly, with DD1 I think I mistaked alot of her crying for hunger but instead it was belly/wind pains from eatting too much! It's easy to think a bub is crying cause they're hungry but if you're feeding 3 hourly or close to it it's most likely wind pains or abit of reflux! I also make sure bub is well wrapped and tightly tucked in for that secure feel! Just be weary sometimes certain formula's can upset bubby's more aswell, I found it so hard finding a formula DD1's digestive system agreed with. All the best!

RoseKathleen - Ohhh a meet a meet!!!!! :)

AFM - Doing fine here, some days are tiring but you get that!!!

Anyways i'm buggered so sorry for the short post ladiess!

mythreelittlemonkeys

30-09-2009, 02:10

RK et al I hope you guys dont think I avoiding meets but DH flies in late Tues eve so I think Weds will be us time ;) But will be up for a meet usually :) Wendys I am going out to few things for the other 2 just do an extra express beforehand and dont bf in public at mo, wearing Freya seems to be soothing to her too :)

gosh this 1 handed typing is tricky :) Freya just had a 5 hour sleep! her longest ever...but now feeding like a child possessed :)

MamaKoala

30-09-2009, 08:48

Good morning ladies,

Ohhhhh, MK- where did you buy the solarveil sling?? I bought a cotton drill sling from Chickadee slings - they had just soldout ofthe solarveil, but the cotton one is so hot to wear. I'd love a solarveil one!

Symmer here is the link for Solarveil (http://www.scarecrowfarm.co.nz/index1.html) or Water slings. There are a few sites with them but this is where I got mine. I can't wait to get it and for the bleeding to stop so I can go swimming!

Taking K up to the health centre to have her checked. So glad I only have to do it once a fortnight. Had to cancel a Dr appt to get DS2's warts removed. I'll do that tomorrow.
If the itch on my face doesn't go by tomorrow I think I'll be seeking out a dermatologist. I've never had anything like this and it seems to be spreading. I'm a little freaked out since I had that bacteria and now the patches on my face. I feel like I'm falling apart.

XDP is here so I'll be back later when he's not nagging me to get off the computer and give him attention. He's such a child sometimes :laughing:

mslilyponds

30-09-2009, 12:25

Hi Everyone!

Thought someone here might be able to offer me some advice...

Had my little boy on 16.9.09 and he is just wonderful. I am now seeking a mum's group on Brisbane's northside but can only find the fitness one (I am not a fitness kind of girl) or the government ones - which seem grim - especially since my local one is at the government run alzheimers home - which is grim as grim can be.

Can anyone tell me if there is just a normal, coffee and chat style mother and baby club on BRisbane's northside (I am in Brighton but will travel) as I feel like getting out of the house but don't feel like yet another lecture from yet another government midwife.

Chub Chub

30-09-2009, 12:32

Hi All.

It has been ages since I've been on here...SORRY!

Finn is doing really well and putting on weight in mammoth proportions. He is only waking once a night for a feed but seems to make up for that during the day.

I hopefully will keep up with you all now. It is a bit hard with 2 kids. Mamakoala and Mitake....don't know how you do it with 3! You guys are legend mummas!

I was hoping to get Finn into MCN's by now but all I am doing is washing now. Hopefully he will slow up on the poo'ing and wee'ing soon!!! I don't remember my DD poo'ing and wee'ing this much:p

Hope all the new Mum's have taken to Motherhood? I am struggling trying to remember stuff. It has been over 4 years since we had a baby in the house. So I am a semi-newbie too;)

daisymama

30-09-2009, 15:25

Hello

Well you don't come in for awhile and pay for it - so much to catch up on. I started this post at 10am this morning, and am now posting it at 430pm :laughing:

well, after sleepless days over the weekend, we've found the solution for Riley's sleeps, he's propped up on a boomerang pillow, and it's working wonders! :laughing:
:smiliedance:Yay for boomerang pillows - how satisfying does it feel when you find a solution that works!!

Jack smiled for me for the first time yesterday, it was beautiful.
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Oh that is so great!! I can't wait for Ruby to smile at me.....she smiles as she is going off to sleep and does this little giggle which is too cute, but I can't wait for smile in response to me iykwim!!

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I survived my first solo day as a parent yesterday, yay me! I take my hat off to all the mums with more than one bubba though, I have no freakin idea how you manage!

X is thriving, he has grown 4cm in 2 weeks and

Well done on your first solo day - and I hear you - how the hell do others do it with multiples!! :)

Hey ladies,

Sorry my first post in here has to be a question one, but me and DF are desperate.

We cant get the little P man to sleep on his back, or at all.
The only time hell sleep is when either DF or I are holding him or hes on DF's chest. When we put him down hell winge after about a minute then scream til we pick him up... have tried settling him in the cot, swaddling, feeding him just before we put him down and a dummy, but he wont stay asleep!

I think hes a bit of a gassy baby but have been trying to burp him often for hours at a time.

First of all, I have only had a couple of bad nights so far and they stressed me out - so I can't even imagine what you are going through. I am a first time mummy, so don't have too much advice, but I am reading a good book at the moment (babybliss by Jo Ryan) and it suggests that if you have a baby that is very over tired, you should hold them until they go off to sleep, then continue to hold them through their first sleep cycle (REM sleep). The first sleep cycle is usually 45 minutes - and when they are over tired and you pop them down during this time they will often wake, and during this time they often make noises and wriggle a bit.....after this time they fall into a deeper sleep and that may help in putting bubs down. I have done this a couple of times with Ruby when she has been very very tired - totally not comparable to your situation, but hopefully this helps??

AFM - Like Shymmer my little one has developed colic. I can't see any correlation between my food and her pains, so I think it is because of how fast she feeds and she may be taking in air. We had a terrible night last night with Ruby, she was in so much pain for about 3 hours, her little legs and arms were rigid and her hands were shaking - I was in tears - hated not being able to fix it for her.

So DH has done the grocery shopping on his way home today and went to the chemist and got some medicine for her. He also got a different dummy to try, because when she has the pains all she wants to do is munch on the boob (ouchy!), she gets so frenzied and buries her head into my boob - poor little chicken.

Like bambi - I too am flying solo this week - DH went back to work on Monday. Monday was a nightmare day, I didn't leave the bedroom until 12pm let alone get anything else done. But I have slowly worked out a better routine each day.....so am getting there!

Because Ruby has been all over the place with her routine due to her colic, my milk supply is all out of wack....I woke up this morning to alot of leakage and my boob was so full and lumpy it looked like a bag full of golf balls....:laughing:

What a funny ride this motherhood is.....loving reading how everyone is going. Sending sleep vibes to all!!

:wave:Kylie

MamaKoala

30-09-2009, 15:25

Finn is doing really well and putting on weight in mammoth proportions. He is only waking once a night for a feed but seems to make up for that during the day.

I hopefully will keep up with you all now. It is a bit hard with 2 kids. Mamakoala and Mitake....don't know how you do it with 3! You guys are legend mummas!

I was hoping to get Finn into MCN's by now but all I am doing is washing now. Hopefully he will slow up on the poo'ing and wee'ing soon!!! I don't remember my DD poo'ing and wee'ing this much:p

Hope all the new Mum's have taken to Motherhood? I am struggling trying to remember stuff. It has been over 4 years since we had a baby in the house. So I am a semi-newbie too;)

My hat goes off to Mitake - she has 3 under 5. My older boys are easier to manage because they're school age and pretty independent so they can get their own food.

I was also hoping to have Kiara in MCN's but because my machine is broken I couldn't imagine taking a bucket of dirty nappies to the laundromat. Hopefully I'll have it fixed by next week though. I don't want to buy anymore disposables.

I hear you on the feeding too. Went to the CHN today and Kiara has gained 500g in just over a week. Crazy. I have a feeling she'll be chunky like her brother. He was a giant at 3 months.

It's pretty hot here today. Would be awesome to go to the beach.

Time to wrap and feed the babe for afternoon sleeps.
Have a lovely evening everyone :wave:

Electric Rodeo

30-09-2009, 15:52

My hat goes off to Mitake - she has 3 under 5.

Keep ur hat on for me:laughing:. ATM while i am feeding L, J is sulking on the couch cause he wants dinner and i haven't got there yet and M is drwaing in my childhood prayer book just out of my reach. No medals for mum of the year here. Oh now J has fallen asleep so i am currently bribing him with some muffins on the table to stave of starvation and wake him up:D
That will ruin dinner but meh it keeps the peace.
Georgie's kids are younger than mine. My eldest J will be 4 in dec wheras tillie is 6 months younger I think. She is the winner:) Plus her husband 'officially' goes away for lengths of time. Mine lives here "unofficially' LOL.

ok girl is asleep so better make some boys happy.:flowerz:

ETA boys are eating now, therefore happy, girl stayed asleep WOOHOO! I forgot to add that I taught J to make vegemite sangas and use the tap to fill a drink bottle. Should see the amount of butter and veg on his sanga, so gross but its the only time he eats crust and all...go figure.

Jesska

30-09-2009, 18:07

Hiya all.. i have finally found you all!! I have been so busy lately with the 3 kids and just life in general... haven't had the best of luck lately, and it doesn't seem like it will get better any time soon:(... but i guess it will all work itself out in the end hey....
how's everyone's lil bubba's going??? Lahni is going really well, gaining weight everyday, loves her food hehe just like her Mummy. She is now past her birth weight which is fantastic!! :smiliedance:
We had our 2 week check on Tuesday and the Health Nurse found out that Lahni has dislocatable hips... so now we have to go to a specialist on Friday to find out what needs to be done... took her to the doctor today just to get a second opinion and he too said that her right hip is very dislocatable and he thinks she'll need to be fitted with a harness. Not something that I wanted to hear... Im just hoping we get some good news on Friday from the specialist. I so cannot take anymore bad news this year.
To top things of, we have just been told that they can no longer do treatment on Chris' pa (he has an aggressive form of cancer) and he isn't responding well.. so yeah all in all our family needs some good news sometime SOON!!!
Anyways enough about all the bad news haha... the boys are loving their lil sister, and I am sorta keeping it together, this weekend will test me for sure as Ill be home alone cos DH is going to the snow and it looks liek Ill have no car!!! arrghhh stuck in my house from Friday night until Monday with 3 kids... Im gunna go crazzzzy!!!!!:laughing: at least i got the net huh!! haha.
Anyways I should go and get Jack and Ben ready for bed and put the bedding back on our beds..... do dishes and go shopping... cos I am not game enough to go food shopping with all 3 yet.
Anyways have a great night girls, hope all the bubby's are sleeping good!!:D

daisymama

30-09-2009, 18:50

:smiliedance:
We had our 2 week check on Tuesday and the Health Nurse found out that Lahni has dislocatable hips... so now we have to go to a specialist on Friday to find out what needs to be done... took her to the doctor today just to get a second opinion and he too said that her right hip is very dislocatable and he thinks she'll need to be fitted with a harness. Not something that I wanted to hear... Im just hoping we get some good news on Friday from the specialist. I so cannot take anymore bad news this year.

Hey Jesska, sorry to hear that. This sounds like what I had when I was born, they call it "clicky hips". I had to be in a brace for 6 weeks, and although it looks a little weird my Mum said it wasn't too bad, and I am now 26 and to date have had not a single problem with my hips.
My bubs Ruby has one hip the same, they did an ultrasound when she was 2 days old and felt it was mild, but she will be checked again at 6 weeks.

Hope you get some good news....sounds like you need it :)

MamaKoala

30-09-2009, 19:19

Jesska sorry to hear about your pa.:hugs:
I'm sure Lahni will be fine once her hips have set. She's so gorgeous.
I hope your shopping trip was sucessful. I gave up on Monday when I tried to get some stuff for the week and Kiara cried and then pooed and screamed while I was trying to get nappies and wipes. I relented and went home and ordered it online to be delivered tomorrow.

mslilyponds - if you call Playgroups Australia you may be able to find a playgroup in your area. I'll actually be moving out to Brighton in Dec and would be more than happy to get together and form a playgroup if there isn't one out there already then. You could also try looking in the Brisbane Northside thread on here as I know there are a few mum's on the northside who have bubs of varying ages. Oh and check the Redcliffe thread too as there may be a mother's group who meet up there too. I hope that helps point you in some direction.

I probably should jump in the shower while I have sleeping baby and quiet kids. I feel like it's going to be a late night with Kiara tonight as she didn't go down until 6pm tonight instead of her usual 3pm (I say usual like she's older than 2 weeks :laughing:)
I also think I need a new baby monitor as the one I have is the cheaper fisher price one and it has heaps of static (two channels). I think I might do some more online shopping after my shower :p

Have a lovely evening mummies:sunshine:

mythreelittlemonkeys

30-09-2009, 19:32

Keep ur hat on for me:laughing:. ATM while i am feeding L, J is sulking on the couch cause he wants dinner and i haven't got there yet and M is drwaing in my childhood prayer book just out of my reach. No medals for mum of the year here. Oh now J has fallen asleep so i am currently bribing him with some muffins on the table to stave of starvation and wake him up:D
That will ruin dinner but meh it keeps the peace.
Georgie's kids are younger than mine. My eldest J will be 4 in dec wheras tillie is 6 months younger I think. She is the winner:) Plus her husband 'officially' goes away for lengths of time. Mine lives here "unofficially' LOL.

I am no Mum of the year either ...your little scene there doesnt sound to disimilar to our place at breakfast times...tho poor Freya gets held off her feed whilst I lock Holden into his highchair, persuade Tillie to sit at the table and bribe them with copious amounts of porridge (their favourite thing) so I can grab the time to sit and feed Freya (who usually then just pukes it up!)...anyway you have made me blush!!!

:smiliedance: Freya has gained nearly 200g since Friday...despite the projectile spews :barf: and is now 3620g which puts her well and truly over her birth weight (3450) for first time :) I am so happy...even if she isnt feeding off booby yet and I am having to be a Fresian...it makes me feel so happy...she also has slept for several hours at a time most sleeps since yesterday pm when I decided to bite the bullet and try her out on her side/front to sleep...last night she slept from 7.30pm -12.40am and then from 1.30am -4.30am, 5.00am till 7am and today from 8.30am till 12.30pm and from 2pm till 4pm and has now been down since 5pm (and popping off like a trooper whilst I type I may add!) So I last night had the most sleep I can remember ever! I hope I am not jinxing myself by being so excited...but even if this is just a flukey day I feel much more on top of everything...goes to show how much lack of sleep affects you...

I keep having to remind myself to express... tho my boobs are letting me know! as otherwise I am going to end up with engorged breasts and no milk in fridge...

Sorry no personals...not read all the posts yet...will come back later after expressed and fed and try and post some then ...

Ta ta for now!

Chub Chub

30-09-2009, 19:45

Tillie and bug....you sound like you totally have it all together! I am off to have Finn weighed again this week. He was 4.6kgs last week. Big boofhead he is! So that is 600grams since he was born....eek.

Jess....I am doing the solo Mum thing this weekend too. I am a bit nervous. Worried I will forget to feed someone! Whether it be a kid, fish or the dogs.....who knows. I figure as long as I feed everyone everything else can go up to crud! Everything on top of that will be a bonus;)

Shortiii

30-09-2009, 20:29

Hiya ladies, just popped on quickly while the P man is snoozing.

Hes still driving me a bit crazy. Sleeps during the day, not at night.... and I cant sleep during the day, no matter how tired I am. :(
But hes feeding better now, and settling a bit easier, thanks to all of you for your tips! Weve now propped him upright in his basinette and he has soft padding in there, he sleeps alot better!! We also bought some colic drops which Ill use if im desperate, hes been bringing up air easier.. so:fingerscrossed: it continues.

Jesska - Just thought Id say, I had dislocatable hips as a bubba too, im not exactly sure what happened, but im all okay now... so hopefully they sort it out with your little girl.

Anyway will be back later I hope!! - bubs stirring!!

:wave:

Electric Rodeo

30-09-2009, 20:50

Chub have to laugh at your new pet name for Finn in your sig......so cute lil Fatty.

BBL, probably in the middle of the night no doubt. Lexi has been asleep for 5 mins so that usually means she will have a proper sleep if she doesn't cry out in that time. If she does she usually still needs a burp.

Need to go and reclaim my pozzy in the marital bed:laughing:. Since I have been co sleeping with L, J has been sneaking in to keep DH company. Cheeky tiger. Last night I went in to grab my pillow and pulled it off the bed. Felt a little resistance but figured it was DH's boof head and kept pulling. Went to tuck the boys in and J wasn't there. Realised then that the resistance was in fact his head:laughing:. Will be fighting him for my side tonight. Wish me luck.

MamaKoala

30-09-2009, 21:15

I don't know if I should wake Kiara up or if I should try and nap before she wakes up. She's pooed but continued to sleep and because she didn't go down until 6pm I am reluctant to disturb her. On the other hand, it means she'll probably wake up as soon as I nod off since its been 4 hours already, and I don't want to sleep in too late tomorrow morning. I guess I've talked myself into waking her up just this once. (Does anyone else wake babies up to feed them or do you all let them wake up on their own?)

Jesska

01-10-2009, 01:51

Daisymama - Thays what the health nurse called it.... clicky hips, but Lahni's left hip is pretty much fine but her right hip is really bad apparently. I guess the harness just freaks me out. (the unknown, you know what i mean?) I have heard from a lot of ladies whos babies have this, i didnt think it was this common. That is fantastic to know that you have had no issues with your hips since being fitted with a harness as a bub. Just happy they have picked it up early, now just gotta wait and see wat the specialist says on Friday, trying to prepare myself for wat i think is the worst atm but watever is best fir Lahni, i'll do :)
Oh really?? wat do they do in the ultrasound?? not painful for bub at all?? did they pick Ruby's up in the hosp?? sorry bout all the questions.:o

MK - Thanks hun, we're just waiting on him to get strong enough to fit this silly disease... just hope he geys strong sooner rather than later. he is a strong old man, so everything is possible. awww thanks we think she is pretty gorgeous also hehe. ohhh yes the shopping trip, didnt end up going lol... i kinda fell asleep on the couch at 9 until 11 with Lahni hehe... so looks like i gotta do the food shop tomorrow with the 3:dizzy::eek: think those two lil men look like the way im gunna look after the shopping trip :laughing:.
im gunna see how tomorrow goes and if it goes badly im gunna do coles online too.
Hows lil Kiara goin?? hope she wasnt up all night for you.

T&B - wow you go girl, you seem to have everything underway.... im still trying to get my mornings organised lol... not happening fast either. haha. well done to Fraya!!! thats awesome!!! when Lahni left the hospital the monday after she was born she weighed 3150... on tuesday when the health nurse weighed her she was 3530... looks like all our bubs are in good paddocks. thats awesome bout Frayas sleeping!!

Chub Chub - goodluck for this weekend, Ill be thinking about you hehehe... I hope we both survive I know we will.. its just a bit scary thinking about it!! eek!!

Shortii - Oh i hope P starts sleeping better for you during the night!!! Its not nice when you cant sleep during the day while bub is sleeping... trust me i know :laughing: ATM Lahni wont sleep in her cradle... so she is sleeping in her bouncer... I know bad, but its how I get some "Me time" and how we sleep at night.. unless I fall asleep on the couch feeding her... hense the reason Im on here so I do not fall asleep with her LMAO!

Mitake - How'd stealing your place back of J go tonight?? hehe, Lahni and I have been waiting for you so I am guessing Miss Lexi is being a good girl tonight, lol. Im about to pop back to bed, Lil miss drifted back off about 20 mins ago, but I have been typing haha, silly me.. only me to blame if she wakes as soon as I put her down hahaha.

Oh MK don't worry I sometimes wake Lahni up aswell, only when my boobs get really sore and I want her to feed hehe, or if i know she has done a poo (which is often lol... always the way, i change her, give her a feed, settle her, then she poos... nice one girl hehehe)

Anyways I am off to bed again, will pop back on if I happen to wake again during the night hehe, Night all xx

Electric Rodeo

01-10-2009, 04:44

Mitake - How'd stealing your place back of J go tonight?? hehe, Lahni and I have been waiting for you so I am guessing Miss Lexi is being a good girl tonight, lol.

I was next to the computer when you posted, unfortunately passed out from tiredness;).
turned the computer on to try and stay awake and was looking at the screen with oth eyes shut:laughing:kinda defeated the purposelol. L was a good girl last night it was he tired ol' mumma that wasn't cause i just couldn't stay awake to feed her properly. This is the third time i have been up since midnight. First time fell asleep for an hour, second time 2 hours mid feed. Whoops. hoping i can sneak back to bed for a quick nap before the boys get up. Might go hide in L's room so they just go and annoy DH hahahhahaha. Oh and for the times I went to bed last night i was in my bed:smiliedance:I heard J get up to the toilet but he went back to his bed. good boy!

mslilyponds

01-10-2009, 07:01

mslilyponds - if you call Playgroups Australia you may be able to find a playgroup in your area. I'll actually be moving out to Brighton in Dec and would be more than happy to get together and form a playgroup if there isn't one out there already then. You could also try looking in the Brisbane Northside thread on here as I know there are a few mum's on the northside who have bubs of varying ages. Oh and check the Redcliffe thread too as there may be a mother's group who meet up there too. I hope that helps point you in some direction.

Have a lovely evening mummies:sunshine:

Is two weeks too young for playgroup? I am a bit naive about all this stuff!

Electric Rodeo

01-10-2009, 07:12

Is two weeks too young for playgroup? I am a bit naive about all this stuff!

Nope:no:
It's all about getting you out of the house and mingling too I think.
My eldest started at 8 weeks , my next at 8 days and my third at 6 days:laughing:. My third even had an 8 day old playmate lol.
MamaK gave you some good info hope you find something, remember that it is for your benefit too.
Feel free to come back to this thread anytime to chat babies too, we just can't get you out of the house:p

MamaKoala

01-10-2009, 08:03

Nope:no:
It's all about getting you out of the house and mingling too I think.
My eldest started at 8 weeks , my next at 8 days and my third at 6 days:laughing:. My third even had an 8 day old playmate lol.
MamaK gave you some good info hope you find something, remember that it is for your benefit too.
Feel free to come back to this thread anytime to chat babies too, we just can't get you out of the house:p

:iagree:While I didn't get into a playgroup until my second was 6 weeks old it was as much for me as it was for them and it meant that as the babies grew they had playmates. It doesn't even have to be an official playgroup (although this covers everyone from liability if kids - or adults- get injured at the venue) you could just get together with some other mum's with kids the same age.
And like mitake said, although we can't get you out of the house we can certainly chat babies with you while you are still looking for a mum's group to join.

Sidebar - for those who go to Chermside - is that jumping castle area still there next to the cinema? I'm thinking I might take the boys there on the weekend. I'm pretty sure this is the last year that JT will be allowed to go in there (is 7 yrs the limit?). Anyone else want to join me yet?

Jess - Kiara was very well behaved for me last night. She solved my dilemma for me and woke up on her own at 11pm and wasn't too disruptive. Still only woke up twice but she did wake up for the morning at 7am instead of 8.30. Probably for the best anyway because I'll have to start getting up at 7am next week to get the boys ready for school.

I ordered a new Baby monitor last night. The combination between my hearing problem and the static on the fisher price monitor means I don't feel as secure leaving her in her cot to sleep and I continuously check the monitor and then go in and check on her to make sure she's not crying. Hopefully a digital monitor will take care of the interference and give me more security that I will hear when she wakes up.

My casting came in the mail this morning. Very fast delivery. I think I'll do that on the weekend at mum's where she can help me keep the kids still. I'm going to do hand and feet casting of Kiara and a hand each from the boys. Just haven't solved the dilemma of a shadow box. Might have to go to bunnings and see if they have anything.

I hope everyone has a pleasant day. I'm waiting on my Coles delivery and then I am taking Nick to have his warts removed from his feet (yuck!). Hopefully it doesn't hurt too much otherwise I'll just use the paint.

:sunshine:

yummummy2009

01-10-2009, 09:16

Morning Ladies,

Havent posted for a few days but have been reading everyone elses, just have been too busy or my hands have been tied up to actually post. Jackson is having his morning sleep so thought i would take the opertuity to get a few things done online. Just downloaded a free photo card software to ma birth announcements, dont know what it is like yet but will let you know how it goes, there are a few out there so going to try my hand at it. We have do much family spread out around Australia it would be nice to post them all out a photo birth announcement.

Jackson still has his conjunctivitis but it is getting better. Had a freak out moment the other day though, jackson hadnt had a poo for 48 hours and before that he was pooing like 4-5 times a day, though he was constipated but the midwife said that he it was very common (although i had never heard it) and then just as i hung up the phone to her I picked Jackson up an he did the most biggest poo EVER, definately 48 hours worth of it, never did i imagine being so happy to see poo. LOL :laughing: He is still vommiting but seems to be eating fine and content after meals so not worrying about it too much, still going through nappies like no bodies business.

Mamakoala - Where did you purchase your DIY casting kit, have been looking online and there are a few about but not too sure which one to go for,would love to know how yours turn out, feels like his little feet are getting bigger by the day, am going to paint his feet tomorrow and do prints next to my partners and get them framed for his room, his dad hs size 13 feet so is going to be quite comical having them side by side.

Mitake - Hope your sleeping patterns get better, although i think that is just one of those lovely things of having a newborn in the house. I have adjusted pretty well I think, although I am a bit cranky first thing in the morning. I have tried to time the feeds so that he feeds at 9:30, go to bed, he then wakes up at 1am, feed, then wakes up at 3:30am, feed and then when DP gets up at 6:30am he wakes again for his morning feed, we then doze together in bed till 9, have another feed and then I finally get up and ge organised, LOL, i cant even imagine having more than one and having to e alert and awake early in the mornings.

Jesska - Hope everything goes well with the specialist, my thoughts are with you although im sure everything will be fine with your precious little girl, things always sound worse when you first hear it, hopefully you wil get given plentyof information so it wont be so daunting :hugs:

Tillieandbug - Congrats on freya's weight, that is awesome that she is putting on the grams. I know how worried you can get about weight when it seems like they spew up their meals all the time, jackson is spewer as well but seems to be gaining the weight also, had me worried though that he was getting enough food.

Anyway jackson is starting to stir and my cereal now resemples mush as I havent yet eaten it LOL. Will be back on later as im having a housework dady today, the house looks like a bomb has hit it, hopefully no one visits, how embarrising if they do.

Hope everyone has a lovely day :goodvibes:

Oh and that reminds me someone should start a September babies photo thread, would love to see all the september babies growing up in pictures, feels like jackson changes everday. Or is there already one and I havent yet stumbled upon it????

daisymama

01-10-2009, 10:36

:)
Daisymama - Thays what the health nurse called it.... clicky hips, but Lahni's left hip is pretty much fine but her right hip is really bad apparently. I guess the harness just freaks me out. (the unknown, you know what i mean?) I have heard from a lot of ladies whos babies have this, i didnt think it was this common. That is fantastic to know that you have had no issues with your hips since being fitted with a harness as a bub. Just happy they have picked it up early, now just gotta wait and see wat the specialist says on Friday, trying to prepare myself for wat i think is the worst atm but watever is best fir Lahni, i'll do :)
Oh really?? wat do they do in the ultrasound?? not painful for bub at all?? did they pick Ruby's up in the hosp?? sorry bout all the questions.:o

Hey Jesska - now worries about the questions :)
The pediatrician picked up on Ruby's right hip when he came to see her the day she was born. So the next day he sent us to get the ultrasound. There is no pain at all, exactly the same as when you got an ultrasound during pregnancy. I just had to pop Ruby on her side and pull up her clothes and pull down her nappy, they put a bit of gel on her hip and then did the ultrasound. They did both sides. All up it took only about 3 minutes - so very simple process! Good luck
:)

bAaM

01-10-2009, 10:46

Hi guys, I did a huge post last night then when i pressed submit i realised the internet was unplugged and lost it all:hair: and i needed to go to bed so i thought i would come back and try again. I will try and remember everything i wrote.

T&B thats great news about Freya putting on weight, hope it continues.

Chub I tried Noah in his MCN a few days ago and they where HUGE on him haha, I am going to wait another week or two until he chubs up a little bit.

Jess good luck tomorrow, hope you get there and its not as bad as you thought mate.

Mitake, Hope you got to go back to bed this morning, we had a horrid night last night then Marissa woke at 6am so I bribed her to go back to sleep and we got to sleep till 8am.

MK I have no idea what the castle thing next to the cinemas are but we are going to Chermside on Saturday to get some new clothes for my dads 50th so would love to catch up.

Marissa did the cutest thing the other day, Noah was crying so she walked over, pulled her top down and tried to give him her boob :laughing: The look on DP face was priceless. At least she now knows boobs are for babies;)

I only have 8 weeks till my wedding and 3 weeks till my hens night:smiliedance: I am soooo excited, my besties have organised a private pupetry of the penis show for my hens.

Noah has been really unsettled, he has his ultrasound tomorrow so i hope they can rule any problems out and get him started on the reflux meds, these all nighters are getting a bit much. and of cause DD wont have a day sleep so i dont get one either.

Angiepop

01-10-2009, 11:36

Had a freak out moment the other day though, jackson hadnt had a poo for 48 hours and before that he was pooing like 4-5 times a day, though he was constipated but the midwife said that he it was very common (although i had never heard it) and then just as i hung up the phone to her I picked Jackson up an he did the most biggest poo EVER, definately 48 hours worth of it, never did i imagine being so happy to see poo. LOL :laughing:

Haha Jack has started going two days without pooing so when he does, they're huge. Yesterday's was so big I just took him into the shower with me, so I didn't waste 20 baby wipes :laughing:

Marissa did the cutest thing the other day, Noah was crying so she walked over, pulled her top down and tried to give him her boob :laughing: The look on DP face was priceless. At least she now knows boobs are for babies;)

I only have 8 weeks till my wedding and 3 weeks till my hens night I am soooo excited, my besties have organised a private pupetry of the penis show for my hens.

That is sooo cute of Marissa. My BF did that to her little brother when she was a kid, she is so embarassed by it when I tell other people the story. Yay for the wedding countdown, you must be really excited :goodvibes:

First of all, I have only had a couple of bad nights so far and they stressed me out - so I can't even imagine what you are going through. I am a first time mummy, so don't have too much advice, but I am reading a good book at the moment (babybliss by Jo Ryan) and it suggests that if you have a baby that is very over tired, you should hold them until they go off to sleep, then continue to hold them through their first sleep cycle (REM sleep). The first sleep cycle is usually 45 minutes - and when they are over tired and you pop them down during this time they will often wake, and during this time they often make noises and wriggle a bit.....after this time they fall into a deeper sleep and that may help in putting bubs down. I have done this a couple of times with Ruby when she has been very very tired - totally not comparable to your situation, but hopefully this helps??

Great advice, I have tried this too and it worked :)

chelle79

01-10-2009, 11:46

Hi Ladies,
Well this is the first time posting to the 'birth group' after moving from the Sept expecting group.

It's now been 2 weeks since Kobe was born and I have been busy (hence why it's taken me so long to find this thread). I have also been sore and feeling sorry for myself. Have had massive pain down in my bum (tmi?) and turns out bub fractured my coccyx (tailbone) during labour. Has this ever happened to anyone else as I am not sure how common it is. It bloody well hurt to sit and stand though!

Kobe is now asleep (:yelclap:) so I probably should be catching up on washing and other household duties!

Hope everyone elses bubs are going well!!!
Talk soon!

pkbub

01-10-2009, 12:35

turns out bub fractured my coccyx (tailbone) during labour. Has this ever happened to anyone else as I am not sure how common it is. It bloody well hurt to sit and stand though!

Hope everyone elses bubs are going well!!!
Talk soon!

My OB told me this happens sometimes. It was when I was discussing my back/ hip pain I was having mid-pregnancy. It sounds awful:no: Hope you are better soon:goodvibes:

Just caught up on 3 pages of reading...I am supposed to be out getting groceries, but DD started crying whenever I put her down this morning, so I can't be bothered. She is asleep on my chest atm, as I recline awkwardly and type:laughing:

I will try to get away after lunch when DS is sleeping and DH can watch DD, before he goes to work later. I still have not been brave enough to venture out with 2 kids and no DH yet and DD is 5 wks:rolleyes:. Maybe this avo, as it is such a lovely day here finally.

Should go start lunch...hope everyone gets plenty of:sleeping: tonight and during the days when possible. I remember when I had DS the lack of sleep nearly killed me, but this time I think my body knew what was coming, so I am coping much better. My hat off to all of you with more than 2 bubs! :flowerz:

Electric Rodeo

01-10-2009, 14:00

i cant even imagine having more than one and having to e alert and awake early in the mornings.

I'm not at my prettiest ,mood wise (or looks for that matter) but manage if DH is home and can make be a heart starter to begin the day(coffee). It's all up hill from there LOL.

Mitake, Hope you got to go back to bed this morning, we had a horrid night last night then Marissa woke at 6am so I bribed her to go back to sleep and we got to sleep till 8am.

Yep went bak to bed till 8.00am so 2 hr nap was lovely. Only problem is whilst DH got the boys breaky etc he didn't come and wake me when he left. Therefore I woke up to a 3 and 2 yo getting themselves drinks, M wasn't as good at this as his Bro:laughing:. Mess everywhere but I got a sleep in.
Sorry to hear you had a rough night, my brain won't work so I have to ask whet they are testing Noah for?? Was it reflux?

Have had massive pain down in my bum (tmi?) and turns out bub fractured my coccyx (tailbone) during labour. Has this ever happened to anyone else as I am not sure how common it is.

My SIL had this happen with her first, sounds bloody painful, hope you're feeling better soon and the pain eases up.

I remember when I had DS the lack of sleep nearly killed me, but this time I think my body knew what was coming, so I am coping much better. My hat off to all of you with more than 2 bubs! :flowerz:

That makes sense to me, I think I was tireder(probably not a word but ykwim) when I had J, now I have 3 and whilst I'm tired it's not as crazy as it was first time round. I think the lack of sleep and becoming a parent for the first time is stressful(and lovely). Just the worry, uncertainty etc can wear you out. Now Lil L just fits into our lack of routine and we're all happy, still wouldn't knock back a stretch of sleep that isn't interupted by crying from one of the kids though. I don't want to be greedy, 5 hrs would refresh me no end.

Good luck when you go for your first solo outing. Do you have a toddler seat for your pram to keep DS 'contained'. I was nervous the first time too, but DS2 loved standing on the pram, L in the pram of course and DS1 held on to the side. HAd a list with me so I was kinda like the drill sargeant, but they loved that game. I do the gorceries when I only have L with me. If I only need a few things the boys are fine.

AFM have to signed of quickly, M and L are sleeping and J has gone with DH to cover Silage. Better nap now!

BBL

NoT that I have much to add. OH L got weighed today and has put on 360g in 10 days.:goodvibes:

MrsShe

01-10-2009, 15:37

hi everyone...

so sorry for not posting much these days, finding it hard to get the time atm. DH is still on holidays - will be for another 2 weeks - so we are out and about alot. After he heads back to work i have 1 week on my own before MIL come up for 3 weeks, so i will be a lil AWOL then aswell....will try my hardest to get on tho.

G has been going fantastic!! she sleeps and feeds really well. We have a great pattern happening atm...feeds every 4 hours exactly and sleeps really well in between. BF is working so well this time round .... im so happy about it!!
First of all tho my nipples were shockingly cracked....her suction is so strong..even all the middies commented on it :laughing: so i was expressing for a few days there and feeding with a bottle, but now they are healed well and toughened up a lil lol we are going great guns! :thumbsup:

Today we got some pixie photos done...you get a freebie in the bounty bag you get. We ended up buying a fair few piccies tho...they are just gorgeous...cant wait to get them.

Will try and pop on again soon to catch up with you all...hope you are all going well, take care
xo

Chub Chub

01-10-2009, 19:03

MamaKoala

01-10-2009, 19:06

Mamakoala - Where did you purchase your DIY casting kit, have been looking online and there are a few about but not too sure which one to go for,would love to know how yours turn out, feels like his little feet are getting bigger by the day, am going to paint his feet tomorrow and do prints next to my partners and get them framed for his room, his dad hs size 13 feet so is going to be quite comical having them side by side.

Oh and that reminds me someone should start a September babies photo thread, would love to see all the september babies growing up in pictures, feels like jackson changes everday. Or is there already one and I havent yet stumbled upon it????

Here's (http://www.keepsakestocherish.com.au/index.php?page=en_Home&p=KeepsakesToCherish) where I got my casting from. I'll let you know how it goes next week. and there is a photo thread here (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=280108) but maybe we should have one in the birth group thread too?

MK I have no idea what the castle thing next to the cinemas are but we are going to Chermside on Saturday to get some new clothes for my dads 50th so would love to catch up.

I'll PM you my mobile # and let you know tomorrow if I'm going to make it out there on Saturday.

Hi Ladies,
Well this is the first time posting to the 'birth group' after moving from the Sept expecting group.

It's now been 2 weeks since Kobe was born and I have been busy (hence why it's taken me so long to find this thread). I have also been sore and feeling sorry for myself. Have had massive pain down in my bum (tmi?) and turns out bub fractured my coccyx (tailbone) during labour. Has this ever happened to anyone else as I am not sure how common it is. It bloody well hurt to sit and stand though!

Kobe is now asleep (:yelclap:) so I probably should be catching up on washing and other household duties!

Hope everyone elses bubs are going well!!!
Talk soon!

Ouch chelle. I have heard of that happening but I haven't experienced it myself.

Well Kiara has been up since 12pm today and has had all but 10 or so minutes sleep. She has been feeding on and off the entire time. I'm not sure whether she's having a growth spurt or not. Does anyone know approx when they're 'supposed' to have growth spurts? The only other thing I can think of is it's the heat that is bothering her. I managed to bath her tonight so I'm hoping that settled her enough to actually stay asleep. I haven't been able to do much today but hopefully tomorrow I'll get to do some laundry. I've asked XDP to help me so hopefully between the two of us I can get all the laundry finished.

Got my wipes warmer today. Super fast delivery. I only ordered it yesterday. Anyway - I tried it and it works a treat. I think we'll have a lot less screaming at nappy change times :laughing:

I can't wait to be able to make myself some dinner. The boys are with XDP tonight and hopefully they'll be able to run around tomorrow until lunch time. They've become stir crazy because they've been inside all week. They keep asking me if they can go swimming. Think I'll take them to a toddler pool where they can be safe and I can watch from the side. I told them next holidays will be much more fun because the baby will be bigger.

That's all from me. Have a pleasant night everyone:wave:

mks

01-10-2009, 19:12

bracegirdle84

01-10-2009, 19:14

Hi All

Newbie here and really need to chat to some new mums. I'm due to be induced tmw and am becoming quite nervous:confused: Any advice?????

MamaKoala

01-10-2009, 19:21

Hi there all!

Any one started to introduce their bubs to any sleep routines? I remember how bad it was with DD to continually rely on her to fall asleep after a feed and then put her to bed. I am thinking about introducing Fatty to some self settling techniques but have no idea how to or whether it is too early?

I just want to start introducing good sleep and settling techniques now rather than wait for it to be a problem. Any advice? For the record he is great during the night....not so good during the day.

I'm using the 'The Baby Sleep Book' By sears and sears as my sleep model this time.
Most experts will advise that you start self settling techniques no earlier than 6 months. I've never read a book or spoken to a CHN who advised any earlier than this. I used controlled crying with my boys and have been completely turned off it this time around but people do seem to try and put baby down awake to doze off. I don't know how effective this is or whether it works long term. Sorry, I'm not being very helpful.... I'd say in my uneducated opinion it is a little early to do anything serious but that's not to say you can't start with the routines now and work from there. At the moment I only wrap Kiara when I know she's ready to sleep. Until then she stays unwrapped while feeding (usually after 40 minutes in the morning). Also you can start looking at Fatty's cues to see what his tired signs are during the day. That way you wont have to worry about settling him when he's over tired.

MamaKoala

01-10-2009, 19:35

Hi Sept mummies. Just crashing this post cause I saw mama koala's name pop up! MK, I just saw you had your little girl. Congrats!!! If you don't remember me I am from the March 09 threads. I also see that you are referring to XDP so I am sorry to hear that. I remember you referring to some trouble a while back but didn't ever know what happened to you. Glad you got your little bub and a little girl at that!! :)

Thanks for dropping by mks :hugs: It's been a long time since I checked in on my march mummies but I did check the birth announcement thread when you were all popping. I hope you're all still wonderful and in baby bliss.

Hi All

Newbie here and really need to chat to some new mums. I'm due to be induced tmw and am becoming quite nervous:confused: Any advice?????

Hi bracegirdle - I haven't been induced before but do remember that labour is only a small part of the journey. I hope it all goes smoothly for you tomorrow and we look forward to hearing all about you birth and bub when you get some time afterward. Sorry I don't have any real wisdom to share. :goodvibes:

Electric Rodeo

01-10-2009, 20:30

Hi there all!

Any one started to introduce their bubs to any sleep routines? I am thinking about introducing Fatty to some self settling techniques but have no idea how to or whether it is too early?

IMO too early but then I don't run a very routine like household. 6 months has been when I have addressed any sleep issues that come about with the boys, 2 yrs in M's case. Different things suit different families. I usually feed lexi to sleep but a few times in the last few nights I've just wrapped her awake and put her to bed cause I've had to cook tea for boys or something so pop her down for 10 mins in the hope she'll go to sleep or look around for 10 mins till I can get her again to finish feeding. Safest place is in her bassinette when I'm busy and can't always see the boys with her in the lounge. Turns out she will go to sleep which surprises me. So maybe just some gentle encouragement of Fatty when you know he is full,changed and before he is overtired. Wrap him up (if that is what you like to do) and pop him down. It may work or he may let you know about it:crying:

Does anyone know approx when they're 'supposed' to have growth spurts? The only other thing I can think of is it's the heat that is bothering her.
No idea about growth spurts sorry, hope kiara has some more sleep tonight for you. Hope your boys enjoy their runaround at XDP's. MIne were going mad last week when they couldn't go outside. The cold weather didn't agree with the croup etc. So they were sick and caged rats and definitely let me know about it;). Can't believe how qick delivery was for the pruchases you made. Glad the wipes warmer is what you were after.

Hi All
Newbie here and really need to chat to some new mums. I'm due to be induced tmw and am becoming quite nervous:confused: Any advice?????
Hi,
I've been induced twice and the night before is always nervewracking:hugs:. Go with the flow, your body will tell you what you need to do (pain relief wise etc), hope you have a great experience. Pop back and let us know what you have:goodvibes:.
If you have specific questions I'm happy to have a go at them:D

Lexi has been so settled the last few days, feeding quite quickly and sleeping well. Still no longer stretches, 3.5 hours of sleep is her record and of course I was still up the whole time.
She has put on 360g in 10 days. SO 1.3kg in just over 4 weeks, going great guns!

bAaM

01-10-2009, 20:56

MK the growth spert is normally around day 10 give and take a day or 2, it sounds like K is going through it. Hope it doesnt last to long.

Chub, I would say its to young to do any controlled crying but self settling is ok, I have tried to only rap Noah at night and just put a blanket on top of him during the day if he needs one, in the hope that he realises the day and night routine. I would concerntrate more on routine ATM and doing things at the same time, like doing his night feeds in a dull lit room so he works out its night time and time for bed.

MrsShe So glad to hear G is feeding well, I hope she keeps it up. I am hanging to come and see her just been so busy stupid holidays lol. Will call you about catching up next week when school is back.

Am i the only bottle feeder? If there are any more out there, how many mils does your bub have?

AFM Noah has just gone to bed so i am heading for a much needed shower and bed. I am praying to whoever will listen that he sleeps tonight, i have a big day of doctors and tests tomorrow and need sleep.

I think DD has an imaginary friend, she is in her room yelling at someone to leave her baby alone. Hopefully she will be asleep by the time i get out of the shower.

Night all xx

wendys

01-10-2009, 21:47

Electric Rodeo

01-10-2009, 22:04

hi guys! just a quick question from me tonight coz i'm tired and typing 1 handed at the moment :sleeping:

do any of your babies have pimples? Ash has the juiciest looking white ones on her face. they only last a day or 2 so i;m not worried or anything but all the same i;m hoping they disappear completely soon. before dp gets home. he left such a small cutie 2 weeks ago and he'll come home to a spotty chubba! aww bless her lol

okay off to bed. my back and neck are killing me from leaning over and bf. my boobs are so small i have to either lift her right up or hunch down and since she's over 5 kg now i do more hunching!

sorry for the me post. will do personals tomoorow.
night:flowerz:

Her face is normal, as unattrative as it looks. Some people call it a hormone rash amonst other names. Had a stranger bail me up in the supermarket once with J accusing me of eating too much chocoloate and therefore giving him a pimple rash. Usually peaks around 6 weeks I've found. My boys got it badly L not so bad at this stage. You're encouraged NOT to squeeze them in case you're tempted:p.

To avoid hunching can you use a pillow?? I just use a normal bed pillow and i had big boobies. I find it alot more comfortable.

MrsShe

02-10-2009, 06:09

MrsShe So glad to hear G is feeding well, I hope she keeps it up. I am hanging to come and see her just been so busy stupid holidays lol. Will call you about catching up next week when school is back.

Am i the only bottle feeder? If there are any more out there, how many mils does your bub have?

no probs sweety...will be great to catch up with you again. As for the bottle...when i give G one of EBM she usually knocks over around 80 - 90 mls. Good luck for the u/s today...we'll be thinking of lil Noah...let us know how it all pans out hun.

little lady

02-10-2009, 07:49

Hi ladies

Finally a minute to myself to post here :)

Have been reading everyone's comments on sleep (or lack of) wondering if anyone else is going through the good night, bad night, good night pattern? Still co-sleeping but will have to stop soon, R is strong enough to wriggle right under my pillow, he gave me such a fright when he did it last night :( He had a cranky tummy and groaned and writhed all night - followed by a super poosplosion this morning and a nap by himself! Grrr! we needed that at 2am, not now!

I can hear him waking up - will try to get back later but not sure I like my chances! Hope you're all well girls :flowerz:

MamaKoala

02-10-2009, 08:21

Good morning ladies,

Baam - thanks for the info. She slept for 8 hours after her feeding frenzie. Hopefully it will not be repeated today....I have laundry to do.

Good luck with Noah's appointment. I hope you had a good night sleep last night.

hi guys! just a quick question from me tonight coz i'm tired and typing 1 handed at the moment :sleeping:

do any of your babies have pimples? Ash has the juiciest looking white ones on her face. they only last a day or 2 so i;m not worried or anything but all the same i;m hoping they disappear completely soon. before dp gets home. he left such a small cutie 2 weeks ago and he'll come home to a spotty chubba! aww bless her lol

okay off to bed. my back and neck are killing me from leaning over and bf. my boobs are so small i have to either lift her right up or hunch down and since she's over 5 kg now i do more hunching!

sorry for the me post. will do personals tomoorow.
night:flowerz:

Kiara is getting a few on her cheek. My first got it really bad but don't fear, they do go away.

I agree with Mitake - definitely use a pillow. Just until she's tall enough where you can semi recliner her. I use a V pillow most of the time but right now K is light so any hunching is because I'm being lazy.

Mitake - PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES LADY!!

MrsShe I love Gracie's headband in your FB pics. Is it a baby headband or an kids one? I couldn't find any decent ones in my travels. Most of them are tiny lace ones and kind of tight on her head.

:wave:to everyone else.

pkbub

02-10-2009, 10:22

Good luck when you go for your first solo outing. Do you have a toddler seat for your pram to keep DS 'contained'. I was nervous the first time too, but DS2 loved standing on the pram, L in the pram of course and DS1 held on to the side. HAd a list with me so I was kinda like the drill sargeant, but they loved that game. I do the gorceries when I only have L with me. If I only need a few things the boys are fine.

Thanks for that -I don't have a toddler seat for the pram...DH was supposed to fit a skateboard - I will have to start nagging to get it done now:D I still have not ventured out with the 2:o I've just stayed home and done laundry and played with DS and BF DD (in the afternoons after DH goes to work) and then before I know it, it is time for dinner/bath/bed routine! I have a friend coming over today with her boy so will get some adult conversation and DS can play with a friend.

Any one started to introduce their bubs to any sleep routines? I remember how bad it was with DD to continually rely on her to fall asleep after a feed and then put her to bed. I am thinking about introducing Fatty to some self settling techniques but have no idea how to or whether it is too early?

I just want to start introducing good sleep and settling techniques now rather than wait for it to be a problem. Any advice? For the record he is great during the night....not so good during the day.

I am looking fdw to getting a routine! I think it may be a bit pointless trying to stress about too much for the first 2 months though. I might try in a few more wks. Feeds are still all over the place for me. Anywhere from 2 hrs to 5 hours - I am so confused! LOL. DS used to be so regular with 3 hrly feeds.

Got my wipes warmer today. Super fast delivery. I only ordered it yesterday. Anyway - I tried it and it works a treat. I think we'll have a lot less screaming at nappy change times

Where did you get it??? I am thinking of getting one too. What is with screaming while getting the poo taken off your bum???

Am i the only bottle feeder? If there are any more out there, how many mils does your bub have?

AFM Noah has just gone to bed so i am heading for a much needed shower and bed. I am praying to whoever will listen that he sleeps tonight, i have a big day of doctors and tests tomorrow and need sleep.

I think DD has an imaginary friend, she is in her room yelling at someone to leave her baby alone. Hopefully she will be asleep by the time i get out of the shower.

Night all xx
I was giving DD about 90 ml of EBM when she was about 3 or 4 wks old.
Good luck with your outings today:fingerscrossed: Cute about your DD's little friend!

hi guys! just a quick question from me tonight coz i'm tired and typing 1 handed at the moment.
do any of your babies have pimples?

DD has about 3 or 4, but DS had them quite bad as well as flaky skin. Like Mitake said they all generally clear up after about 6 wks.

AFM - Terrible night. DH at work. DD cried till 11pm, up at 3:30 to feed, but I was up to 5am, then DS awake at 6am:hair::hissy: I think it was all because she needed a burp and I could not make it happen, finally I remembered I had a bottle of Infacol from DS and gave her a tiny drop and that worked! I used it at the 3:30 feed too and it did the trick. It is my new best friend at night;)

Have a lovely day everyone!

Bambibambino

02-10-2009, 11:12

Morning mummies,

Thank the lord for rockers and bouncers and all things that vibrate and jiggle :laughing: X is napping away at my feet finally giving me the chance to post in here...

Chubchub - a friend gave me the book 'save our sleep' which I flicked through the other day. It has some pretty strong opinions and advice on routines and settling etc, it's not for me (seems a bit militant and relies on expressing which I'm not doing) but there might be some tips in there for you?

Pkbub - bugger for the terrible night but yay for the infacol! I have not heard of it, might have a look for some this weekend.

Baam - hope the gods heard your prayer and you got a decent sleep last night. Good luck with the appts and tests today :hugs:

Mitake - yay for Lexi being settled the last few days. I feel the same, like we have turned a corner with the x man. He is becoming quite routine-like without me actually doing anything to get him into one (oh my smugness is going to slap me in the face tonight, I can just feel it :laughing:) Yay for her healthy weight gain! X has put on 1.8kg in 4 weeks, I'm loving our healthy chubba bubbas. I had to pack up all his 0000 the other day though, brought a tear to my eye - so much money wasted he has worn next to nothing. It's so hot up here he lives in an ugly huggies nappy lol

Does anyone else's bub have sticky eye? X has had it since the hospy and it is starting to drive me nuts :hair: I am just constantly bathing it. Poor little darling....

Oh and for all the sling queens out there - I have a baby bjorn which is a bit of a military exercise to get the baby into and out of, super annoying when he is cracking it and I need to get him out quickly, say in the middle of the supermarket! I want to get a less structured one but given X is a sumo baby it would be good to get one that suits a bigger/older bub. Any suggestions anyone? I was thinking a peanut shell but only cos it comes in pretty colours.....................

Jesska

02-10-2009, 11:34

Hiya, just a really quick post from me... Im so nervous about Lahni's appointment. And I know I shouldn't be... its not like I can change the outcome of what the doctor is going to say. At least she is going to the best doctor in Sale for hips. Her appointment is in 15 minutes, and she is sleeping like an Angel. She is such a good baby with her feeding and sleeping. Last night she went to sleep at 9.30 and woke at 4.45, went back to sleep at 5... then woke at 8.45. Im scared that if the doctor says she'll have to go into the harness that my beautiful sleeping placid baby will turn into a baby that just cries all the time... we have hardly heard her cry yet... so fingers crossed she doesn't need the harness!!
Not looking forward to this weekend, DH is going to the snow with our car, and its ment to be raining ALL weekend so I will have both the boys inside all weekend by myself.. will go bonkers. anyways i should go get myself ready for Lahni's appointment... trying to prepare myself for some bad news... I know Ill just burst into tears but argh what more can I do.... anyways will be back after DH leaves for Melbs.... Cya's xx

Jesska

02-10-2009, 11:36

oh another quick question.. is it normal to be still passing blood clots?? and still having a really heavy blood flow?? its really yuk and I have the worst headaches ALL the time... drinking at least 3 bottles of water a day... could the headaches be because of all the blood loss??

RoseKathleen

02-10-2009, 13:42

Hi Ladies!

I have been absent for a couple of days - getting used to being able to get out and about again! DH is back at work so I am planning my day around ME instead of HIM! :) Did grocery shopping by myself for the first time today - was game to do it with 2 kids yet, so I cheated and Mum babysat DS!

Chub - I too have the MCNs ready to go soon. But at the moment i have been so busy with sickness and newborns in my house that I haven't even put all Jorja's clothes and presents away yet! They are just in a heap on the floor! So I am leaving the MCNs in the box for a while longer until I feel more organised.

About the settling routines, I don't like that term, but I guess I am already doing some. DS was a SHOCKING sleeper so I have put in place some things already trying to make sure DD sleeps better. (1) No dummy! (2) A bath just before bed as a cue for night-time sleep. (3) Making sure she doesn't always use the boob to fall asleep during the day. I want her to be sleeping through the night (ie at least 6 hours) by 3 months! DS was 13 months old before he slept through!

Mitake: I love your description of what the boys are doing while you breastfeed. DS has been playing up while I BF lately. I have to make sure I give him a big cuddle before I start! The other night I was sooo peeved at DH. I was trying to BF and DS was throwing a tantrum trying to headbutt the baby or pull her off my lap. I was struggling to protect her and push him away at the same time. DH was just sitting a couple of feet away using the laptop, so I yelled at him for some help. Do you know what his response was? He just looked up from the screen, yelled DS's name and then went back to typing. Of course DS ignored him! :hair: Why don't men understand!!!

Jesska: I am sorry about Chris's pa and Lahni's hips. I have a strong family incidence of clicky hips and so I had to have DS screened and DD will get her ultrasound in a couple of weeks. I know the harness sounds awful, but not having the harness will be worse! :hugs:

T&B: I had to laugh at your Fresian comment - my sister calls me "The Jersey Cow". When she is holding one of my babies and they are crying for mum, she says, "You don't want that Jersey Cow!" Thanks for the compliment sis!

Shortiii - glad to hear you are not as frantic about DS. My heart broke when I read your first post, but I have to say I had a total of 6 hours sleep in the first 4 nights of DS's life! You are not the only one to go through it! It will take about 6 weeks for a baby to recognise the difference between night and day - don't stress and try to rest!

MK - I wake my babies to feed them. Sometimes I need to sleep or go out so they just get woken and fed and chucked back to bed! :laughing: I also think the first big growth spurt is supposed to be 6 weeks - but I have yet to meet a baby who can read these text books!

YummyM - Isn't it funny how mums LIKE to see poo and wee?? I stress when my two haven't gone. I also have to ask if they went while they are away from me so I can keep track!

Chelle - welcome. I didn't injure my tailbone, but I think I got every single other thing "down there" injured! I take a pillow with me everywhere to sit on coz it hurts!

Brace - Good luck on your inducement (today!) My advice - cope any way you can. It still hurts!

Wendys - Yup - my "beautiful" daughter has a wonderful forehead full of pimples. It is strange for me because DS never had a single blemish or nappy rash! Also, I always BF with my kids on a pillow to lift them up to the height of my breast. The other thing that works for me is to get the baby attached, then lean back on about a 45 degree angle so their face falls on your boob, but their nose is still clear. You don't need to support the baby (much) then.

BB - DS had sticky eye. I was told to squirt some breast milk in it - it cleared up in a couple of days of doing that. Regarding the slings, do you have any friends with babies? Ask to try their slings to find one that suits you.

AFM: I am having a few issues with BF still. Jorja "clicks" when she is feeding - she doesn't retain suction on the nipple and pulls it in-out-in all the time making a clicking sound. I thought it was just because she was a newborn, but it hasn't really improved yet. I have heard that this is a sign of tongue-tie, but my sister thinks it is just too much milk spraying into her mouth. :confused: I really wish I knew!

I have also started bleeding again which is worrying. :( Nothing horrendous, but just like a period again whereas it had peetered off to almost nothing a week ago. I suppose I should be resting, but how do you rest with a toddler????

The plus side is Jorja is sleeping really well at night. She sleeps between 3 and 4.5 hours at a time, wakes to feed, then back down. I am coping really well with it. The funny thing is that I remember with DS I was feeling awful when he was waking every 3-4 hours. Maybe you just cope better with #2?? Altho' I don't think DS was as easy to get back to sleep...

mythreelittlemonkeys

02-10-2009, 14:23

wendys Freya has them too...like little whiteheads i vaguely remember Tillie getting them too...
little lady:hugs: hope you get some rest and good luck with the sleeping arrangement sure sucks doesnt it the most snuggly and natural thing to do isnt always safest xxx
BAam like Mrs She I am giving bottles of EBM Freya started at about 30ml, then by 2 weeks 50-60ml now she is antwhere between 100 -140ml...depends if she even attempts b/f beforehand...dont the tins give you quite a regimented schedule to follow with formula?
Chub I think too early for controlled crying type routines and any real expectations but however like suggested making it different for day and night time with darkened rooms, less nappy changes, less noise etc cant be a bad thing :) I am now using the grobag at night and just wrapping or not (depending on her mood) during day so she kind of differentiates...tho her best sleep seems to still be in the day I wear her alot when I am out tho so thats why she sleeps then. Self settling with a dummy or finding her a comforter or teddy she really seems to settle with not unrealistic...and like I said before for some reason used breast pads seem to work here...especially if I am leaving the room she is sleeping in.
Mitake not seen u about so much in the wee hours which I hope means Lexi giving you some sleep :) YAY for her weight gain...
Bracegirdle84 TBH everyones experience with inductions is different...I had one at 41.3 but my baby was posterior and staying put...so it wasnt succesful...but I have heard of many 3 hour labours following gels and catheter inductions...GOOD LUCK :goodvibes: MK gives some really gr8 advice when she says it is only part of the journey and the end result however you get there is the most important thing it will sweep away anything else :)
MK - no eye deer here either about spurts...I kinda just guess when mine sleep heaps, eat heaps or are particuarly feral that it may be a growth spurt...perhaps your CHN can shed some light...ooooo can you add me on FB so I can see some piccies of Kiara?
Okay off for a walk (our first...I know slack but been very sore) to the library and to see some baby chicks hatching there...my eldest is very excited (put one of her best frocks on! )so I better go...xx Georgie
UGH I thought this had posted and come on 5 hours later and I had one to many smilie faces in it! Our walk to the library was wonderful and Freya slept in pram from 8.30 when we left til 11 when we got home...Holden nearly throttled a chick but other than that really uneventful they looked at books, did some craft and looked at the chicks...tho I have to be on the ball with him he has become a right little scallywag :) Freya asleep again now so I am making the most of the sunshine and hanging out the piles of wet laundry I had...luckily still smelling pretty fresh! Holden been asleep since 11 so I think he will wake up soon...then the fun starts all over!
Ciao

krispy

02-10-2009, 15:31

Hi everyone!

This is the first time i've popped in here since Sonny came along, I am excited about this little treaure box of hints and help, you girls are lifesavers.

We are settling in ok at home - Sonny has some bizarre feeding behaviours that I am trying to iron out after a very helpful phone call to the lactation consultant. He wakes, feeds for about 20-30mins, and then the next 3-8 hours are full of intervals where he'll nod off for 5 mins, wake again just as I'm putting him down in the basinette, feed for 2-3mins, then nod off again. Its driving me nuts!
I have been advised to not let him fall asleep at the breast until he has had a really decent feed and my breast feels soft - so am now constantly burping/dressing/undressing/changing nappies every time he nods off to give him a wake up and keep feeding.... It worked this afternoon for the first time!! Yay! So fingers crossed, maybe I'll actually be able to get out of the house over the weekend instead of being chained to the couch feeding nonstop..... :fingerscrossed:

It's now been 2 weeks since Kobe was born and I have been busy (hence why it's taken me so long to find this thread). I have also been sore and feeling sorry for myself. Have had massive pain down in my bum (tmi?) and turns out bub fractured my coccyx (tailbone) during labour. Has this ever happened to anyone else as I am not sure how common it is. It bloody well hurt to sit and stand though!

I think its pretty common, I have had quite a few friends with the same problem. One of them couldn't sit for 6 weeks! Hope you recover quickly and get a bit more mobile.

First of all tho my nipples were shockingly cracked....her suction is so strong..even all the middies commented on it. so i was expressing for a few days there and feeding with a bottle, but now they are healed well and toughened up a lil lol we are going great guns!

Great to hear you're going so well! Ouchy about the nipples, I am very thankful that sonny has a nice gentle suck as he doesn't always attach well (won't open wide enough?) so my nipples would be destroyed if he was a sucker like your gracie!!

Your photos are gorgeous! I haven't looked through the bounty bag yet, will do this evening and check out the freebie photos :)

do any of your babies have pimples? Ash has the juiciest looking white ones on her face. they only last a day or 2 so i;m not worried or anything but all the same i;m hoping they disappear completely soon.

Its called Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum... Sounds horrible, but is completely and utterly normal :yes: Some people say its due to withdrawal of the maternal hormones, some say its an over-reaction in the skin as the baby's immune system is exposed to so many new things in the first couple of weeks.

X has put on 1.8kg in 4 weeks, I'm loving our healthy chubba bubbas. I had to pack up all his 0000 the other day though, brought a tear to my eye - so much money wasted he has worn next to nothing. It's so hot up here he lives in an ugly huggies nappy lol

Sonny has sadly never fit into all his lovely 0000 clothes :no: He is only a skinny little man, but so long!!! Everything is too short in the arms and legs, all his "first days" pics look like 3/4 length clothes as I only took 0000 to hospy. Only prob is all the 000 are swimming on him, need to fatten him up quickly, lol.
Are you giving your stuff away, or saving them for next bubba??

Hiya, just a really quick post from me... Im so nervous about Lahni's appointment. And I know I shouldn't be...

Best of luck sweetie, hope all goes well and she doesn't need to go in the harness. Don't feel silly for being so nervous and emotional about it, I think it would be impossible not to feel that way! :hugs:

I am having a few issues with BF still. Jorja "clicks" when she is feeding - she doesn't retain suction on the nipple and pulls it in-out-in all the time making a clicking sound. I thought it was just because she was a newborn, but it hasn't really improved yet. I have heard that this is a sign of tongue-tie, but my sister thinks it is just too much milk spraying into her mouth.

Have you had your child health nurse check if she has a tongue tie? They're super-easy to fix, so could be a simple solution.
When she is attaching does she protrude her tongue from her mouth? - usually the tongue tie stops them from being able to poke their tongue out so they can't use their tongue to create suction....

Hi to everyone else I have missed! X

I have just baked some yummy fat-free banana bread, might sit and have a cuppa and a snack while I wait for the little booby monster to wake again. I was going to try him in a sling this arvo when he was wide awake and not interested in feeding or sleeping - I feel bad just leaving him lying there when he's awake?? But then just as I got the sling sorted he had put himself to sleep! Hope he keeps that habit up, hehehe.

PS for all you first-timers like me - how long did it take you to get out of the house?? I am terrified of taking Sonny out, not sure why though? I guess I'm scared that he won;t stop screaming or feeding and that I'll be stuck somewhere unable to get him settled in the car seat or something!!

krispy

02-10-2009, 15:36

Bambi - I have been meaning to ask you... Since its so hot up there, do you wrap Xavier to go to sleep? And if so what do you dress/wrap him in? We have been having some really hot days here, and although I have aircon I really hate it, but I'm scared Sonny will overheat if i wrap him to sleep?

mythreelittlemonkeys

02-10-2009, 16:37

;) Krispy this time round i didnt leave the house till day 10 or 11 and then only to go to the early intervention clinic to see the LC...I really didnt go very many places until last week or so...just cos was so tied up with all the feeding issues...
Dont worry about him getting upset or needing a feed...you can always hop back into the car or stop driving and stick him on your boob :) I used to do that all time with Tillie...I find all my kids are more relaxed etc when I am out and about...it generally tends to make them better sleepers feeders etc etc so people look at me strangely when I say I am having hell of a time of it!
I agree with your partner it would be nice for you to go out with your friends for Brunch...pick somewhere you will feel comfy, with good loos and that you can park close too :) xxx

daisymama

02-10-2009, 17:20

Hello Mummies,

Chelle – welcome!! Sorry to hear about your pain, hope it is easing up.

Chub Chub – I haven’t tried any sleep routines as such. But the book I am reading that I mentioned in an earlier post is Babybliss by Jo Ryan. It talks about the first 6 weeks being about keeping the same routine for each activity, i.e. do the same thing each time you feed, put them to sleep etc etc. I have really enjoyed this approach as I find it is less rigid than some others that require you to wake baby at certain times. The book covers how to establish sleep routines up until the age of 2yrs. Keep us updated if you find anything that works for you.

MamaK – I have found the last week that Ruby is doing the same during the day from about 9am until 4pm she has smaller sleeps (45mins – 1 hour) and some cluster feeds. At first this really threw my routine, and I kept trying to put her to sleep with no success, so now I have just gone with the flow and I find she is continuing this but is good overnight.

Littlelady – I am too experiencing the good night bad night dance – fun isn’t it!!

Bambi – I hear you on praising the vibrating baby things – my bouncey saves my day, and allows me to shower, vacuum etc!!

Jesska – good luck with your appointment!

RoseKathleen – I hope you figure out Jorga’s “clicking”, I haven’t heard of this before, maybe the CHN could help you out?

Krispy – I hear you on the getting out and about. I have been out with Ruby a few times – admittedly not on my lonesome yet. But remember, that is the beauty of breast feeding, you can feed them anywhere. We went out one day and Ruby screamed in the car seat, so I pulled into a side street in the shade, sat in the back and fed her for 5 minutes – that did the trick. Maybe you could venture to a shopping centre that has those mothers rooms, at least if little one has a scream or needs a feed you can go and do this in privacy?

AFM - all is going fairly well, we got some medicine for Ruby's colic - which is quite mild but we had one really bad night where she screamed for 3 hours, so now we are prepared. Ruby is 1 month old tomorrow, can't believe it, and we are still on the 3 hourly feeds, although during the day it is anyones guess when she will feed. Thankfully at night she feeds, I burp her, wrap her and back to bed she goes. I usually put her down with her eyes still just open, and she goo's and ga's for about 15 minutes then off to sleep. So I shouldn't complain.
Last night we did get our first 4 hour stint, however, this was after she spewed her entire feed over me due to hiccups. Had to wash her, wash me, change my clothes, strip the bed sheets and pillow cases.....just what you want to be doing at 10pm at night.
My very generous great aunty bought us a photo shoot for Ruby, so we are off to a studio tomorrow morning for the photo shoot, should be good, I can't wait, we are going to get a giant canvas for the wall in our dining room - YAY.
MIL had a go at me last Saturday for being strict with not cuddling Ruby the whole time she sleeps......her words were "baby's are meant to be cuddled", so I kindly reminded her that both her kids still came into her room every night until they were 8 years old, and I was not going to have that!! MIL's, gotta love em!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!!
:wave:Kylie

Jesska

02-10-2009, 18:46

Hiya Girls...
Well we went to Lahni's appointment today and she was fitted with a harness... I cried when the doctor was putting it on, and haven't really stopped yet :( it's just so upsetting, and I keep blaming myself.. I know silly but I can't help it. She can no longer fit into her 0000 clothes because of the harness so she is in 000's. she is still sleeping good but she just cries when she is awake... we have hardly ever heard her cry and now she just cries all the time. I hope she gets used to the harness soon. I hate seeing her cry. Its a pain to change her nappy now.
She has to be in the harness for 12 weeks!! that seems like forever away!! It's just so hard, I have waited so long to have a lil girl.. now that I do she has to go through this.:( Feel like the world's worst mother... great weekend for DH to go away too... sorry just feeling down.. ill come back when i am more chirpy.:rain:

Electric Rodeo

02-10-2009, 19:07

Holy Moly, I go missing for not even a day and you have all sprung from the wood work. Will do my best to do personals.
The kiddies are all in bed but it was bloody chaos to get them there. I'm sure Dh has a hidey spot down the drive and he somehow knows when it is safe to come home....of course once I've fed, bathed and thrown the kids in bed:laughing: Grrrr it's giving me the sh!ts tonight.

Went to town with L today, she finally passed her hearing test after the third attempt:yelclap:. She did a massive power spew in the car on the way, she is quite the little surprise vomiter. Never so much as a dribble but every so often, enormous quantities. I could hear her doing it and then I hear Jake saying "Mum Mum emergency emergency get your fire engine, L is bomiting":laughing:. Ahh the joys with vomit all up the back of the seat and completely covering her Don't know how the fire engine would have helped but a quick change in the boot (lurve the stationwagon) and we were off again.

So busy day, 3 buggered kids by the time we got home hence the madhouse.

Mitake - PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES LADY!!

You're a good woman for reminding me:o I do them whenever I read your post but need to get onto more regular pratice. Will start the eostrogen(sp?) cream tongiht as after 5 weeks have finally finished bleeding.

Mitake - yay for Lexi being settled the last few days. I feel the same, like we have turned a corner with the x man. He is becoming quite routine-like without me actually doing anything to get him into one (oh my smugness is going to slap me in the face tonight, I can just feel it ) Yay for her healthy weight gain! X has put on 1.8kg in 4 weeks, I'm loving our healthy chubba bubbas. I had to pack up all his 0000 the other day though, brought a tear to my eye - so much money wasted he has worn next to nothing. It's so hot up here he lives in an ugly huggies nappy lol

Does anyone else's bub have sticky eye? X has had it since the hospy and it is starting to drive me nuts I am just constantly bathing it. Poor little darling....

Oh and for all the sling queens out there [QUOTE]

Don't you love when you know you're going to jinx yourself LOL. Sounds like X man is doing well, bugger bout the heat. I can't even imagine it being that hot ATM, we are still pretty rugged up, wood fire cranked up:p
Lexi has had a bit of a sticky eye the last few days. If X mans has been that way since birth could his tear duct perhaps be blocked. My neighbours little bloke has had a sticky eye since birth cause his tear duct is blocked. Maybe something to ask about is it doesn't clear up.

I'm not sling queen but I find the bubba moe comfy. M used to be able to sleep in it when he was 10 months old(a few legs poking out lol). Super comfy to wear when they can hold their head up and sit on your hip. That's about all I can tell you. PEanut shells would be much the same I'd think but you'd get a prettier pattern/colour.

[QUOTE=RoseKathleen;4122580] DH was just sitting a couple of feet away using the laptop, so I yelled at him for some help. Do you know what his response was? He just looked up from the screen, yelled DS's name and then went back to typing. Of course DS ignored him! Why don't men understand!!!

Hmmmm they sound like twins, My DH does the exact same thing. Well I could have yelled at them that's easy I think. Was kinda hoping help meant he would get up and do something about whatever is causing the grief.

Mitake not seen u about so much in the wee hours which I hope means Lexi giving you some sleep

Yep she is behaving herself hehe. Still turn the computer on when I get up though in an attempt to keep myself awake. I notice we just miss each other a couple of times.

Hi to all the other mummies:wave:
I'm off to have dinner.

daisymama

02-10-2009, 20:30

Ok, it is 9:30pm and Ruby has been asleep for 5 hours now - her longest sleep ever!!

First of all "What The"...........I don't know what to do with myself!!

Secondly.....We have a photo shoot for her at 10am tomorrow, what are the odds she will be awake for the rest of the night.....just my luck - thank god for makeup - I'll need it to cover the dark circles!!:laughing:

MummyStar

02-10-2009, 23:36

Hello Ladies,

I have finally made it over to the September Babies Thread - It's only taken me 3.5 weeks to get here.

I can't wait to read up on how everyone is enjoying their Beautiful Babies. I so should have gone to bed after feeding Nash at 10.00pm but there is always so much to do when they're asleep.

We had a Welcome Shower for Nash on Sunday & he was so spoilt, his presents have been filling our Dining Table all week (we don't eat at the table) I have finally written inside the cards so that I can send out Thank You's within 2 weeks. DH & I were also given 3 bottles of wine & some chocolates & I was given some soap & other really nice beauty products & DS1 was given quite a few presents which was very thoughtful, some people are extremely generous.

Good Night - Hopefully be back tomorrow.

Electric Rodeo

03-10-2009, 14:27

Hi girls,

Stressful day here today am about to go to Albury to the out of hours clinic for lexi, she started barking this afternoon so I am assuming she has croup. Friggin hoping it's not whooping cough. Will get her checked out and then might get a hotel in town if need be so I am close to help if I need it.
Can't believe I'm hoping it's croup, that is ****ty enough.

Arrghhh better go wash my tears MIL coming to grab some clothes for the boys.

Stressing.

Beany&Buggy

03-10-2009, 15:01

:wave: Ladies!

Thought I would check out what you are all up to while I wait for Benay to arrive! I figure if I pop into the birth thread maybe he will get the hint!

Jess - Sorry to hear about L needing the harness :hugs:its not your fault sweetpea - I'm so sorry you are going through such a hard time.

Look forward to catching up with you all soon, glad to hear you are all doing so well

Andi xx

Beany&Buggy

03-10-2009, 15:03

Excitednewbie

03-10-2009, 16:12

Hi Ladies!!!

I'm so sorry I've been absent again for ages!!! I came on last night but my computer/internet cracked it so didn't stay on. Dinner was ready too!! Therefore I can't do personals as I'm not about to read back over the last entire thread again to re-quote everyone so will have to do what I can from memory. I did read the last page which has jogged my memory somewhat!!

Ok.....
Pimples - I know babies normally get these really cute white 'milk' pimples but Christopher has these horrid adult looking pimples, some are clumped together. They are slowly going but are horrid all the same. I was almost looking forward to the cute ones too!!

Dry skin - I think someone mentioned their babay had dry skin? C has had it from birth (literally as he was pulled out!). It covered his front and back to start with and as it was clearing there it spread to his arms and legs, and now it is on his head. Poor little guy! His hair is also really odd. It is brown and reasonably long and thick at the back but on top and at the front, it is really light both in colour and thickness. It almost looks like he's balding on top, lke a little old man!!! :laughing: It also happens to be mainly where his skin is peeling so I'm hoping it sorts itself out once his skin clears up. I'll ask his paed when I see him after his hip ultrasound at 8 weeks if its still like that.

Speaking of hip ultrasound, Jesska, I'm really sorry to hear about Lahni!! I hope she gets used to it before too long and you can start to relax and enjoy her again!!

Nipples - Aargh, I got mastitis again this week!!! Only on one side this time though and I caught it early and already had a repeat prescription from the last time so got the antibiotics going pretty quick. Taking probiotics too as I've now been on antibiotics twice in 3 weeks! I just can't get C's attachment right. Initially it was because he couldn't get his tongue out and he has such a strong suck! He got checked for tongue tie but decided it was just a short tongue. Apparently its genetic as mine seems to be short too! Hmm learn something new everyday!!! He's started sticking it out a bit now but I think I now need to train him to stick it out to feed as he hasn't been able to for so long. I'm seeing an LC on Tuesday so hopefully she can help me!! In the meantime, ouch!!!!

Sleep routine - I'm not really do much of a sleep routine as such although I have started wrapping him properly for every sleep. Before then as he didn't like his hands wrapped, I was just putting a blanket over him. Then I got shown a style of wrapping that allowed his hands to be covered but still loose so started doing that and then I read last night on here about one of you lovely ladies folding 10cm down at the top of the wrap to cover their hands and the fold one side over and under the body and the other side over the other side. I tried this style out too and it is so much easier and he seems to like it more too so a big thank you to whoever submitted that one!!! Sorry I can't remember who it was! After the muslin wrap, I wrap a single layer cellular blanket around him. I don't fold the feet end up, I just let that lay loose. Then I cuddle him for a few minutes as the blanket is usually cold, and then I put him down. Sometimes he'll settle himself like this. Sometimes I need the dummy, sometimes rocking the bassinet, sometimes both, sometimes I have to take him back out and rock him to sleep (rarely!). Its only early and I'm happy to stick to this 'routine' for now. I think he's too young to force him into any other way. The other night DH said he'd take him and give me a break. So he took him into the kitchen area and I heard C start to grizzle so I ignored it. It grew into a cry and became louder and louder so I went through to see if DH needed a hand only to find C in his bassnet and DH ignoring him saying to let him cry it out. I whipped C out of that bassinet faster than I don't know what saying I was not going to put him through that, especially at this age!! Not happy!!

Sorry, now typing one handed! :o:cloud9:

Medicines - thanks for the list of basics we should think about having ready just in case!! I wrote a list and went shopping but left the list in the car but got baby panadol, wind stuff (can't remember the name but someone else mentioned it), and saline and aspirator. Hopefully got the basics. Still want to get the eukybear rub though.

Breastfeeding - RK, C is the same with the clicking. Its only sometimes though. As I mentioned earlier, we've ruled out tongue tie so just hoping it fixes itself when the attachment improves. If I remember I'll ask the LC on Tuesday.

Breastmilk quantities - When I was bottle feeding C EBM and formula up until 2wks he was having on average 100ml each time, sometimes 80, sometimes 120, usually 100ml. I'd usually make up or express more and let him decide. I'm guessing now though he'd be on more around 140ml average at nearly 5wks. but thats pure guess as we're back on the breast. Since birth (3350g) he lost 200g on discharge but has since stacked on the weight and is now weighing in at 4550g!! I'm so pleased with his gains as since going back on the breast I was never sure I'd built up my supply again following my first dose of mastitis. It was very reassuring at his 4 week checkup this week!!

Waking to feed - I guess this would depend on the situation. For me, I think I would only wake him if my breasts felt really engorged. Several times this week C has slept for 5-6 hours over night and even with my mastitis I was reluctant to wake him. Allowed me to get a bit of sleep, which with mastitis, at least until the antibiotics kick in, is all you want to (and can!) do. It was frustrating though, with his 5-6 hour feeds, he'd start getting restless and vocal after about 3-4 hours so I'd get up an wheel him down to the livingroom so he didn't wake DH only for him to stay asleep! So there was I sitting there waiting for him to wake when all I wanted was my own bed. I managed to doze on the lounge buts its not the same!!!

Krispy, I think you said about S not fitting into his 0000 because of his length? C isn't quite as bad but he is now in a mix of 0000's (clothes with no feet), 000's (clothes with feet), and 00's (bonds wondesuits!!).

Getting out of home - When mum was here we got out most days except when I was sick. Mostly it was just to the coffee shop but sometimes we ventured to the shopping centre. We always timed it so we walked out the door as soon as C fed an we only stayed out about 2hrs so we were back home when we anticipated C would want to feed again. Once, I had to use the parents room (very fancy!) at the shopping centre but normally it was all about timing. Since mum went back to Perth I went into Melbourne on my own to meet a friend from Perth. I feed him once in her hotel room and then just made it home in time before he wanted feeding again.

Dummy - Who was it who said their DH/DP was against dummies? My DH was the same but from the advice from someone on here I went out and bought a couple just in case. One day mum and I decided C was comfort sucking a bit and since my nipples were suffering anyway, I told him I was using the dummies as I couldn't take it any longer. I have also read articles about the benefits of dummies including one (I believe!) from SIDS saying they can be benficial (can't remember how) just don't let baby sleep with one. Did you end up deciding for or against them? DH didn't like the idea of C getting addicted to them but given the circumstances I was willing to take that chance and deal with the consequences later!! :o

Right, well I think that about covers it!! Sorry its such a novel again. I really will try and come on more often now!!! :yes:

I hope eveyones weekends are going well!!

Any Melbourne mummies feel like catching up???

Jodie

Excitednewbie

03-10-2009, 16:14

And Mitake, sorry to hear about Lexi!! I hope she gets better soon!! :babydust2:

MamaKoala

03-10-2009, 16:51

Mitake - :fingerscrossed:that Lexi just has a bit of a cold. I'm sure its not whooping cough.

EN - glad you caught the mastitis in time. Kiara has to be teased a few times before she'll keep her hands away from my nipple and to open her mouth wide. If she starts to cry I mash her face onto it while her mouth is wide and pat her butt. I also squeeze my boob so its a little flatter and it goes down her throat easier. She's starting to understand the concept.

Baam - sorry i didn't get back to you yesterday. I completely forgot and gave XDP the car for the weekend so he could get to work.

Kiara sometimes sucks her thumb but will not take the dummy unless she's really worked up.

She's also bqck to her two 2 hour sleeps during the day :yelclap:.

BBL when i have an extra hand to type.

MrsShe

03-10-2009, 17:17

MrsShe I love Gracie's headband in your FB pics. Is it a baby headband or an kids one? I couldn't find any decent ones in my travels. Most of them are tiny lace ones and kind of tight on her head.

The headband is a babies one and I got it from david jones at chermside...i love it cause its really soft..the band is made out of stocking type material, im sure it would be really easy to make some up. Im sure there are still some there as there were quite few when i was there last week.

Not too much happening on my front. G had a better day today than yesterday, she was quite upset yesty due to wind, but with the help of the good ol infants friend she settled soon after.

Electric Rodeo

03-10-2009, 19:28

MamaKoala

03-10-2009, 19:51

Mitake - Much better news than whooping cough! Hopefully she'll recover quickly. Have a pleasant sleep.

MummyStar

03-10-2009, 20:26

Dry skin - I think someone mentioned their babay had dry skin? C has had it from birth (literally as he was pulled out!). It covered his front and back to start with and as it was clearing there it spread to his arms and legs, and now it is on his head. Poor little guy! His hair is also really odd. It is brown and reasonably long and thick at the back but on top and at the front, it is really light both in colour and thickness. It almost looks like he's balding on top, lke a little old man!!! :laughing: It also happens to be mainly where his skin is peeling so I'm hoping it sorts itself out once his skin clears up. I'll ask his paed when I see him after his hip ultrasound at 8 weeks if its still like that.

Hi EN,
Try using Alpha Keri (brand), Oil - Dry Skin Treatment in the bath water, it was one of the bath washes at the hospital & I always bathed DS1 in it when he was a NewBorn, we've just bought some for Nash as his skin is very dry, it's really gentle on their skin.
I don't remember DS1 ever having dry skin like Nash has, it's mainly dry on his little legs & feet....One thing about the Keri Oil that I find a bit annoying is that it leaves their hair looking wet/greasy but that's better than dry skin.
You could also rub some baby sorbelene cream into his skin. HTH.

MamaKoala

03-10-2009, 20:31

Hi EN,
Try using Alpha Keri (brand), Oil - Dry Skin Treatment in the bath water, it was one of the bath washes at the hospital & I always bathed DS1 in it when he was a NewBorn, we've just bought some for Nash as his skin is very dry, it's really gentle on their skin.
I don't remember DS1 ever having dry skin like Nash has, it's mainly dry on his little legs & feet....One thing about the Keri Oil that I find a bit annoying is that it leaves their hair looking wet/greasy but that's better than dry skin.
You could also rub some baby sorbelene cream into his skin. HTH.
I found a nice Organic baby massage oil for Kiara's skin and it cleared the dry flakes up within two days. Try something without petrolium or alcohol, with only natural oils. That should sort out the dry skin quickly. Health food shops are good for more natural products. Also Avado baby moisturiser is a good one too and is not petrolium based so it wont dry bubs skin out more. It's very light and wont leave baby looking greasy (although neither does the massage oil)

wendys

03-10-2009, 21:52

Hiya Everyone!

Thanks to everyone who gave advice on the pimple thing. I also noticed they get worse after bathing her in the bedtime Johnson bath stuff so I figure its making her produce more oils or something so just top and tailing with warm water only on cotton wool. They are clearing up much nicer now.

Mitake I have been using a pillow now for BF and its much better thanks. also using the recliner to feed which is more comfy. Sorry to hear about croup! but thank goodness its not whooping cough. :fingerscrossed: she gets better real quick.

For bedtime routines I have been wrapping with muslim and she sleeps on alternative sides to prevent flat head and hair loss. i rub her bum if she seems restless. after 5 mins if she is still restless i'll get her up and put her over my shoulder and burp her till she looks ready again and try again. this has worked every time so far so hopefully this contines. we started out straight in the cot in her room with no problems. I also leave her curtains open during the day and her door open to noise to create the difference between day and night sleeps. this seems to be working as well coz at night after a feed and change she;s straight back to sleep whereas during the day she stays awake for up to 3 hrs after feeds. still sleeping 3 hours.
however during those 3 awake hours she doesn;t like to be put down grrrrr very frustrating.

As for going out I have also had to pull over to feed her. but as long as she has the dummy she's pretty content. I;m starting to HATE shopping centres though. next time i'll wear her in the baby bjorn and see hoe she goes.

Last time i wore her in it she power chucked right down my boobies :barf: and she doesn;t usuaaly chuck!! gross. that was the end of that outing!!

Alfa Kerri oil is a good choice. or just bathing using sorbelene instead. hopefully something works for you!

ummm can't think of anything else right now. need to try post every day to keep up and keep posts shorter :o

Hope all bubs sleep like teenagers tonight including the sleep in!!

nighty night

wendys

03-10-2009, 21:59

Also who here is on facebook? And how can I add you all?? I'd look to see all your pics!! :yelclap:

Bambibambino

04-10-2009, 10:00

Hello all,
quick update, Lexi has croup poor little bugger, she sounds like a baby seal barking. Bit distressing to see her like that but the doc gave me some AB's to hopefully clear up the infection and get rid of her cough.

Will be back tomorrow to catch up with you all, feel drained.

Oh poor Lexi :( I'm so glad it's not whooping cough, but still, poor little mite it must be very upsetting for you :hugs:

Wendys if you do a search for due in september 09 on facebook (I think you have to request to join) you will find most of us to add.

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend :goodvibes:

MamaKoala

04-10-2009, 11:25

Electric Rodeo

04-10-2009, 11:38

Good morning ladies,

Quick question...... nappy free time.. is anyone doing this yet and if so when, how long and on what?
I've been reluctant as K was pooing all the time but now that she's started doing that less I thought I should start.

Nope not here....too ruddy cold.
L's nappy free time is when i swap nappies over ATM:laughing:

Have you got one of those fold up change mats, the wipe clean type. A terry flat over one of them would be the go I'd reckon.
I'd let her go as long as she's happy. Does she have much awake time?

Thanks for the changethe date instructions for the camera, thought i just had to put up with american dating. Think it isfixed now we will see in the next round of happy snaps

Lexi slept quite well last night even with me getting her up quite a few times to clear her nose and throat so she could breathe. Would go back to sleep with a cuddle though. Poor little tiger would cough till she spewed a few times. She is basically just sleeping and waking(kind of as her eyes don't open) to feed.
Am hoping she improves soon as the cough breaks your heart to listen to.:(

RoseKathleen

04-10-2009, 11:42

Hi Mummies!

I had a bad night with Jorja - but probably really mild compared with some of you. But it annoys me greatly when Jorja has a really good night, only to follow it with a bad night!
3 nights ago:
9pm - Feed and straight to sleep
2am - Woke, fed, back to sleep
5am - Woke, fed, back to sleep
8am - Woke, fed and stayed awake for day
Last night:
8pm - fed, wouldn't go to sleep
9pm - still rocking her to sleep
10pm - finally went to sleep
1am - Woke, fed, wouldn't go to sleep
3am - Finally fell asleep by herself
5am - Woke, fed, ??? Mummy fell asleep with her feeding next to me
9am - still sleeping.... RRRR!

In the last 24 hours I have held and rocked her for hours and hours!

Anyway - enough of me!

Jess: I know it is awful for poor lahni - but she wont remember it. Just think how awful things will be if she doesn't have the harness. Have a cry, but please cheer up for lahni - she doesn't understand why mummy is sad. Maybe she is crying because you are?

Mitake: Sorry about Lexie. Poor little thing. Isn't is just awful to hear and watch? How long will she have it for?

Krispy: About going out; I forced myself out on Day 13 with DS - only to church because our priest was leaving and I didn't want to miss saying goodbye. This time around it was Day 17 because I had been sick. I just went to the local ABA meeting. I suggest that your first outings are somewhere local (where you can get home in 10 minutes if you need to) and somewhere where there will be a pair of helping hands the other end if you need it. If only to hold the baby while you sort all your gear out!

MrsShe: I just noticed your signature: Born sleeping and then Born Screaming. Very lovely! I was trying to think what I could say about my kids. DS could be "Born peeing" - he pee'd all over the obst who did my cs!! But for DD, the only thing I can think of at the moment is "Born the hard way". I don't have any positive thoughts of her birth yet apart from the fact she got here! :)

OK - I have to go and get organised now. I have a 2nd birthday party to attend! Jorja's first party! :smiliedance:

MW&S

04-10-2009, 12:15

:wave:
Been reading alot! But just haven't had to the time to post.

For Dryskin, I use Weleda (from healthfood shops) Calendula Oil. Great stuff!

Mitake, sorry to hear Lexi is sick. Thats no good at all and I can imagine very hard for you to see her like that. :hugs: Hope she is better asap!

RK, sorry to hear about your crappy night! I had a simmilar one. I am sooooo tired today. I cancelled on a bbq, so good on you for still going to the party. Hope tonight is better.

Jess, sorry to hear Lahni has to wear a harness. 12weeks will hopefully fly and then she will be much better. Hope you are coping OK.

AFM, well had about 3hrs sleep last night so have been really struggling this morning. Crying and fighting with DH. I sent him to this BBQ we had on today and DD went to grandma's. (Which she enjoys but I hate sending her away! But she really wanted to go so why not?) So I plan on sleeping today and relaxing. DD and DH won't be back until about 7pm. Going to go to the supermarket with little miss when she wakes up and I can feed her. Going to get some yummy food for lunch/dinner.

Been so teary and probably because I am just so tired, but decided to watch the video dh took of the c-sec. Shouldn't have done that!! That just made everything worse and I feel sooooo emotional now! Ugggggh. Hopefully feel better after I get out of the house and get some nice things to eat! Have lost 6kgs over the last 2weeks so I deserve a bit of junk! My emotions need it!

Hope you all have a great long weekend. :)

Jesska

04-10-2009, 14:29

Hi Girls.
Just stopping by to let you all know that Lahni is pretty used to her harness now, and she is no longer crying. Still sleeping fantastically. And back to her normal self. She got a bit excited today when i took her clothes of (think she was thinking she was going to have a bath) but I was just changing her clothes. Im not really sure how I am ment to sponge bath her?? Do i take of the top part of her harness and wash under it? Do i just sponge the skin that I can see thats not under the harness?? Or what? LOL!! We see the doctor on Tuesday at 1pm, so Ill ask him then but I really wanna give her a quick wash down now... but yeah... oh its just so hard to know what to do. I am adjusting to the harness... although it's so hard to find clothes that actually fit her. cant wait for the warmer weather so we can dress her in pretty dresses :)

mythreelittlemonkeys

04-10-2009, 14:46

daisymama

04-10-2009, 19:11

Hello Mummies,
I hope you have had a good weekend!
Mitake – I hope little L is doing ok and you are coping as well. :hugs:

Excited Newbie – Ruby had dry skin also, and I have to say I didn’t get around to getting the alpha keri oil, I tried sorbelene which didn’t work too well, but ended up with Dermaveen moisturiser and bath wash. These worked a treat, her dry skin cleared up in just over a day. The bath wash is soap free, so not drying like the johnson’s products can be.

WendyS – Glad the pillow is working for you, I don’t go anywhere in the house without my pillow – it is a back saver that is for sure!!

MamaK – Oh god, I hadn’t even thought of nappy free time, the weather is definetly hot enough for it here. I keep reading things on here and think – God I haven’t done that yet – guess that is all part of the first time mummy gig!! :confused:

AZ – I hope your teary’s passed and you got some yummy food and enjoyed your time with a quieter house!

Jesska – I am so glad to hear your little one is adjusting and is not so upset – how resilient are these little bubbas!!

AFM - Well things are going pretty well. The photo shoot went well on Saturday, little miss R pee'd everywhere - on me, on DH, on the carpet, on the photo props - BUT we did get amazing photos so it was worth all the washing we had to do when we got home.
DH gave Ruby an EBM bottle last night, this was only the 2nd time she had a bottle, but the first time DH attempted a feed. It went brilliantly, she took the bottle, drank the whole thing, and DH really enjoyed the experience. I did get a little emotional, as it was the first feed without me feeding her iykwim - silly I know! :).....so since it is working so well I have started expressing more and freezing some milk. I figure it will come in handy, and I have a girls night coming up soon, so DH can do the feeds and I can have a few drinky poos.
We seem to sort of have a bit of a routine. During the day Ruby has about 2 or 3 1-2hour naps. We seem to struggle a little from about 6pm until 9 or 10pm, and by struggle I mean she doesn't have very long sleeps, she isn't whingy, but just hard to settle. But from then onwards its great, she is only up for about 30 minutes per feed at night and goes straight back down - which is a godsend. So hopefully this is normal for this age - if not who cares - it's working for us!! :laughing:
DH has been very hands on this weekend (as always really - but especially good). He has done all the nappy changes and settling today, and he looked after Ruby while he watched the footy final and I had a girly chat on the phone to a friend for a couple of hours - so I am feeling very relaxed - wish he didn't have to go back to work tomorrow. :laughing:

Anyway, enough ramblings from me!! Sending sleep vibes!!

Kylie

daisymama

04-10-2009, 19:18

Me again, sorry.

I forgot to mention my little acomplishment for a Sunday morning. I bought a sling a few weeks back and had tried to use it without much luck - I couldn't get Ruby in the right position.

Well thismorning we had visitors coming and I wanted to vacuum and mop the floors, but little miss was fuss feeding. So I tried the sling again with success!! She fed some more while I vacuumed and by the time I got to the mopping she was asleep - brilliant!!

This will change my mornings!! YAY:smiliedance:

bAaM

04-10-2009, 22:56

Hi ladies

Finally a minute to myself to post here

Have been reading everyone's comments on sleep (or lack of) wondering if anyone else is going through the good night, bad night, good night pattern? Still co-sleeping but will have to stop soon, R is strong enough to wriggle right under my pillow, he gave me such a fright when he did it last night He had a cranky tummy and groaned and writhed all night - followed by a super poosplosion this morning and a nap by himself! Grrr! we needed that at 2am, not now!

I can hear him waking up - will try to get back later but not sure I like my chances! Hope you're all well girls :flowerz:

We have been having good night bad night as well, but its been good 24hours then windy tummy pain 24hours. If you want to co-sleep but are scared there is a snuggle bed with a dim light on it that you can get to go in the middle of you and DP. There at most baby shops like Babies Gallore ect..

Hiya Girls...
Well we went to Lahni's appointment today and she was fitted with a harness... I cried when the doctor was putting it on, and haven't really stopped yet :( it's just so upsetting, and I keep blaming myself.. I know silly but I can't help it. She can no longer fit into her 0000 clothes because of the harness so she is in 000's. she is still sleeping good but she just cries when she is awake... we have hardly ever heard her cry and now she just cries all the time. I hope she gets used to the harness soon. I hate seeing her cry. Its a pain to change her nappy now.
She has to be in the harness for 12 weeks!! that seems like forever away!! It's just so hard, I have waited so long to have a lil girl.. now that I do she has to go through this.:( Feel like the world's worst mother... great weekend for DH to go away too... sorry just feeling down.. ill come back when i am more chirpy.

I hope your feeling better Jess, it must have been hard to watch but she is in the best hands with you darl, try not to get to down and look forward to the future. its so much fun playing dress ups with your little girl.

Hello all,
quick update, Lexi has croup poor little bugger, she sounds like a baby seal barking. Bit distressing to see her like that but the doc gave me some AB's to hopefully clear up the infection and get rid of her cough.

Will be back tomorrow to catch up with you all, feel drained.
Hope lexi is feeling better hun, croup sucks and woukd be horrible to watch ypur newborn with it.

Also who here is on facebook? And how can I add you all?? I'd look to see all your pics!! :yelclap:

i am if anyone wants to add me, just make sure you let me know who you are lol. My email is butterfly_kisses_@live.com.au

Quick question...... nappy free time.. is anyone doing this yet and if so when, how long and on what?
I've been reluctant as K was pooing all the time but now that she's started doing that less I thought I should start.

Dont worry about yesterday darl we wouldnt of made it anyway, was a little hectic.

I do nappy free time when he is awake for about 10min a day on his tummy, i use the disposibale change mats (the huggies ones) with a terry flat on top.

sorry a very me post...been a bit blue again last 24 hours as Freya been really difficult to settle and the other 2 arking up because she taking up so much of my time...and DD1 is up all hours through night at mo too which is probably related to all that too...
Roll on Wednesday when DH comes home...:D

Hello to everyone and have a happy Sunday!

Cheer up mate, your like super mum Bf plus being a single mum till Dh gets home plus have 2 real youngins as well. I have a hard time with a 1 toddler and a schooly as well as Noah and that is like :dizzy:

AFM I had a few drinks at my SIL tonight for the footy, and felt tipsy after 2 drinks haha.
We are off to the doctor in the morning for Noahs test results. Fingers crossed his spine is fine and we can get some meds for his reflux.

I'm off to bed now that Noah has settled.

Hope everyone sleeps well tonight

ox

MamaKoala

05-10-2009, 09:26

anyone else not losing weight b/f? I'm not (not looked on scales) but can tell by mirror and clothes...so depressing...I am trying not to eat too much but am hungry alot of the time...wonder if it because I am expressing and feeding to 3 hour regime...I mean I didnt lose heaps with the others but certainly more than this in first few weeks...then when feeds dropped later on (10mths+) I started to lose heaps and fell pregnant again twice! (note to self must get DH to have snip before lose weight again )

sorry a very me post...been a bit blue again last 24 hours as Freya been really difficult to settle and the other 2 arking up because she taking up so much of my time...and DD1 is up all hours through night at mo too which is probably related to all that too...
Roll on Wednesday when DH comes home...:D

Hello to everyone and have a happy Sunday!

:hugs:I had a pretty horrible day yesterday too and had to take a deep breath before I locked all 3 of them outside. It's so hard to get through it. You are doing an amazing job with BF. I think I would have given up already. Having two toddlers as well would be torture during those moments when you can't get away from bub. I hope the next 3 days go smoothly for you.

I have no idea how much weight I've lost as I didn't put much on. With DS2 I lost it very slowly. It took 3 years for me to lose all of the baby fat I put on with the two boys. Hopefully once Freya is feeding from you and you don't have to express you wont be so hungry. I would say it is all the pumping and feeding that's making you eat more. You need your strength.

Me again, sorry.

I forgot to mention my little acomplishment for a Sunday morning. I bought a sling a few weeks back and had tried to use it without much luck - I couldn't get Ruby in the right position.

Well thismorning we had visitors coming and I wanted to vacuum and mop the floors, but little miss was fuss feeding. So I tried the sling again with success!! She fed some more while I vacuumed and by the time I got to the mopping she was asleep - brilliant!!

This will change my mornings!! YAY:smiliedance:

:smiliedance:Slings are the best! I'm glad you figured it out. Kiara isn't too keen on hers but that's probably because I only use it when I need to make the boys dinner and she's already cranky.

Don't worry about all the things you don't do with R. I had to be told when I had DS1. There are just so many things to remember and feeding and sleeping routine always take precedence. Tummy time and nappy free time go for about as long as it takes to wipe her down and change her atm. I did try it yesterday but she was grizzly and she peed all over the disposable change mat. I think I need to pick a better time.

Good luck with Noah's appt today Baam.

RK and AZ - hopefully you got some rest last night and aren't feeling so fragile today.

Mitake - I hope you're having a great time at the show today.

MrsShe, wendys, EN, Bambi, chelle, Jess, BIMO, Krispy, Qldmummy and MrsDD (who I haven't seen on in a while - you must be super busy with 4) :wave:

AFM - Feeling tired because K was a bit restless last night. I probably should have fed her properly before I went to bed. So grateful school is back on today. I had a melt down last night. Hopeully I can now put K down and finish folding the laundry. I managed the dishes last night before bed so that's one down. Then I just want to get into the bathroom, vacuum the floor and have a nanna nap before the boys get home. Hopefully I wont sit down here again until I've finished (reward myself for a job completed!).

Have a lovely Monday everyone!:sunshine:

MrsDribbleDrawers

05-10-2009, 12:28

MrsDD (who I haven't seen on in a while - you must be super busy with 4)

:wave: been having firefox dramas - crashes every time I open a new page :hair:

school holidays are over :smiliedance:, mum left on Saturday (DH asked "was she a help?"... I said, "at least she wasn't a hindrance!"), Riley's reflux is awful at night, so I feel like a bit of a zombie, and now I think he's got oral thrush (explains my sore b@@bs, and the white tongue,and now I've just noticed spots on the roof of his mouth!)... Nat's also become SUPER clingy, constantly crying and wanting me to hold her (dad isn't good enough)... but I'm muddling though - except for lack of sleep I'm feeling okay ATM (DH always asks how I'm feeling - I told him off last week, and he explained he was just worried cause I had pre-natal depression with Nat, and his first wife had post-natal depression, and he doesn't want it to happen to me)

T&B - I've never lost the baby weight quickly, but this time I lost so much when I had ms, I never really put it on again... unfortunately, I'm craving LOTS of chocolate at the moment, and I'm EATING it :o

MK - I use the sling when we go out, but Riley seems to hate it, too... I put him in the stroller on Friday afternoon, and almost tipped it over, it was so light!

Mitake - hope Lexi is getting better!

okay, brain doesn't remember any more than that! Hope everyone is starting to get into the swing of new babies (they've changed again since my last one :laughing:)

MamaKoala

05-10-2009, 14:19

Excitednewbie

05-10-2009, 14:46

Quick question...... nappy free time.. is anyone doing this yet and if so when, how long and on what?
I've been reluctant as K was pooing all the time but now that she's started doing that less I thought I should start.

I've only done nappy free time once so far. I used the waterproof mat for the bassinet on the floor with a terry cloth over top. Good thing too as C weed everywhere!!

Hi Mummies!

I had a bad night with Jorja - but probably really mild compared with some of you. But it annoys me greatly when Jorja has a really good night, only to follow it with a bad night!
3 nights ago:
9pm - Feed and straight to sleep
2am - Woke, fed, back to sleep
5am - Woke, fed, back to sleep
8am - Woke, fed and stayed awake for day
Last night:
8pm - fed, wouldn't go to sleep
9pm - still rocking her to sleep
10pm - finally went to sleep
1am - Woke, fed, wouldn't go to sleep
3am - Finally fell asleep by herself
5am - Woke, fed, ??? Mummy fell asleep with her feeding next to me
9am - still sleeping.... RRRR!

In the last 24 hours I have held and rocked her for hours and hours!

Its so frustrating isn't it!!! The past couple of nights have been not so great for me too! I'm wondering whether my supply has dropped of a bit with my mastitis as he always seems hungry at the moment. I succumbed this morning and gave him formula for one feed as I am soo tired and really hate constantly having sore nipples! I actually ended up making two lots for him and he drank most of it, about 180mls!!! Wow, now I just wonder whether he drank that much because he was so hungry or if thats how much he normally drinks now!

:wave:

Been so teary and probably because I am just so tired, but decided to watch the video dh took of the c-sec. Shouldn't have done that!! That just made everything worse and I feel sooooo emotional now! Ugggggh. Hopefully feel better after I get out of the house and get some nice things to eat! Have lost 6kgs over the last 2weeks so I deserve a bit of junk! My emotions need it!

I hear you on the feeling teary! I've struggled a bit this morning. Helps that C has finally settled and I can catch up on a few things. You are so game watching a video of your caesar!!! I don't think I could do that! Would be interesting but maybe in 6 mths time or something. Enjoy having something nice to eat!!

Hi Girls.
Just stopping by to let you all know that Lahni is pretty used to her harness now, and she is no longer crying.

Great news about Lahni!!! I'm glad you are settling into this new routine. And bring on the warm weather!!!

Well thismorning we had visitors coming and I wanted to vacuum and mop the floors, but little miss was fuss feeding. So I tried the sling again with success!! She fed some more while I vacuumed and by the time I got to the mopping she was asleep - brilliant!!

:yelclap:

We are off to the doctor in the morning for Noahs test results. Fingers crossed his spine is fine and we can get some meds for his reflux.

Hope the trip to the doctors went well!!!

AFM, well not a lot new here really. Still having problems with attachment and now I think my supply has dropped off a bit. Not worried about getting it back up again, just means I need to think about topping up with formula for the next few days. I'm also thinking of expressing from my right side for a few days to let my nipple heal again. I'm so tired of constantly being in some sort of pain pretty much for the past 5 weeks now. I really don't want to give up BF though as its the only thing left to me regarding C's birth that I still have some control over. I missed out on labour and birth, I don't want to miss out on BF too! I'm seeing an LC tomorrow so hopefully we can get something sorted. Its my own fault, I should have sort proper help earlier but every time I'd think about calling someone up, the attachment would seem to improve and I'd think it was getting better so I wouldn't call. I'm just really glad I don't have other kids at the moment. Reading about what some of you guys are having to go through puts me to shame a bit!

Anyway, I should get going and try and get some more stuff done before C wakes up!!

pkbub

05-10-2009, 15:18

AFM, well not a lot new here really. Still having problems with attachment and now I think my supply has dropped off a bit. Not worried about getting it back up again, just means I need to think about topping up with formula for the next few days. I'm also thinking of expressing from my right side for a few days to let my nipple heal again. I'm so tired of constantly being in some sort of pain pretty much for the past 5 weeks now. I really don't want to give up BF though as its the only thing left to me regarding C's birth that I still have some control over. I missed out on labour and birth, I don't want to miss out on BF too! I'm seeing an LC tomorrow so hopefully we can get something sorted. Its my own fault, I should have sort proper help earlier but every time I'd think about calling someone up, the attachment would seem to improve and I'd think it was getting better so I wouldn't call. I'm just really glad I don't have other kids at the moment. Reading about what some of you guys are having to go through puts me to shame a bit!

Anyway, I should get going and try and get some more stuff done before C wakes up!!

Awww - I know exactly how you feel with the BF:hugs: I had similar issues with DS...I remember the first 10 weeks were quite hellish, but everyone kept saying how the first 6 wks were hard and I was wondering when it would get better for me. It did get better but it took alot of perseverance because I really wanted to stick with the BF.

Try not to use formula if you are trying to keep your supply up, but express to give yourself a break from the pain and to get time to heal. Hope the LC can help you out (it can be hard to ask for help sometimes) - I ended up using nipple shields for 6 months with him and fed him up to 13 months.

Not much time to chat - must go get some groceries now DH is home and 2 kids asleep. No nap for me today:no: and I am feeling quite pooey due to a nasty head cold:thumbsdown:.

Hope everyone else is having a good day :sunshine:- sorry no time for personals...

MrsDribbleDrawers

05-10-2009, 16:01

I have jinxed myself today. The kids will be home in 20 minutes and I have done almost nothing. Kiara just wont go down. She's overtired but keeps waking up as soon as I put her down. It is too hot to put her in the sling and my loungeroom is covered in clothes.... I feel totally defeated.

days (or nights :hair:) like that are so frustrating! Last night Riley woke up EVERY time I laid him down - more from the reflux though - I spent most of the night in the armchair, then ended up in Nat's bed! And today hasn't been much better - 20 minute sleeps until we headed to the shops, where he fell asleep in the sling, and stayed asleep for an hour!

I really don't want to give up BF though as its the only thing left to me regarding C's birth that I still have some control over. I missed out on labour and birth, I don't want to miss out on BF too! I'm seeing an LC tomorrow so hopefully we can get something sorted. Its my own fault, I should have sort proper help earlier but every time I'd think about calling someone up, the attachment would seem to improve and I'd think it was getting better so I wouldn't call. I'm just really glad I don't have other kids at the moment. Reading about what some of you guys are having to go through puts me to shame a bit!

Anyway, I should get going and try and get some more stuff done before C wakes up!!

It's so hard to ask for help! You're doing such a great job, I'm not sure I could keep trying like you are! Hopefully, the LC can help you get things sorted out and your boy will be filling up on b@@b juice before you know it!

AFM - Riley does have oral thrush... phew, it's good to have an answer (especially one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg visiting the doctor :laughing:)... the chemist was able to give us stuff over the counter, nilstat for the boy, and canesten for mum's nipples... I can feel the relief already! Now if only I could sleep well tonight, we might be back on track :D

Electric Rodeo

05-10-2009, 17:08

sorry a very me post...been a bit blue again last 24 hours as Freya been really difficult to settle and the other 2 arking up because she taking up so much of my time...and DD1 is up all hours through night at mo too which is probably related to all that too...
Roll on Wednesday when DH comes home...
:hugs:You do an awesome job with your Dh being away so much, especially with 3 youngins like you have. 2 days to go......how long will he be home for???

The photo shoot went well on Saturday, little miss R pee'd everywhere - on me, on DH, on the carpet, on the photo props

That girl is a machine LOL.

We are off to the doctor in the morning for Noahs test results. Fingers crossed his spine is fine and we can get some meds for his reflux.

What are they testing his spine for?? I missed it. Hope you got the news you were after and some meds to help his reflux.:)

I had a pretty horrible day yesterday too and had to take a deep breath before I locked all 3 of them outside.
:hugs:Days like that suck, hope things were better today

and my loungeroom is covered in clothes.... I feel totally defeated.
I hide all mine in the spare room but just remebered I have 3 loads on the line to go and get off. It's never ending. Bring on summer when people wear less. Lexi made a full load in about 10 seconds yesterday when she did the power spew to beat all power spews. I was feeding so caught it all in between us. So she was covered as was I, plus the pillow and her blanket wrap. I jumped in the shower with her and the boys jumped in too. Utter chaos.

Not much time to chat - must go get some groceries now DH is home and 2 kids asleep. No nap for me today and I am feeling quite pooey due to a nasty head cold

Did you scream round the supermarket like a mad woman knowing you were under the clock. Groceries suck at the best of times let alone when your feeling crappy. Hope you feel better soon.

the only thing I can think of at the moment is "Born the hard way". I don't have any positive thoughts of her birth yet apart from the fact she got here!

I don't feel too good about L's birth now either, maybe cause she was my biggest and hurt the most or maybe because of the post birth 'issues'I am having with my bits that have seen me not bounce back like I did with the boys. That or I am am just too old to keep breeding:laughing:(apologies to those older than me LOL)

AFM, well had about 3hrs sleep last night so have been really struggling this morning. Crying and fighting with DH. Been so teary and probably because I am just so tired, so I deserve a bit of junk! My emotions need it!

Sorry to hear you've been teary, I get that way when I'm really overtired too. Hope the junk food fix perked you up and you get some more rest soon.

Therefore I can't do personals as I'm not about to read back over the last entire thread again to re-quote everyone so will have to do what I can from memory.

His hair is also really odd. It is brown and reasonably long and thick at the back but on top and at the front, it is really light both in colour and thickness. It almost looks like he's balding on top, lke a little old man!!! It also happens to be mainly where his skin is peeling so I'm hoping it sorts itself out once his skin clears up.

I can't beleive you did that mammoth post from memory, you're a champ!

Had to laugh when you described C's hair as L has the same 'do. Not as becoming on a girl:laughing:. It's like she has slept on the top of her head and rubbed all the hair off, but I can't for the life of me think how she has rubbed it off. Last night I slathered her head in alpha keri oil and just brush her scalp with her baby brush to get the flakes off. It looked heaps better today.

Had a great day out at the local show today. The boys had a lovely time and L slept the whole day except waking once to feed. I just carried her in the sling to feed and you couldn't see a thing. Except for two people who wanted to sneak a peek at L and copped an eyeful of boobie:laughing: They were more embarrassed then I was. That'll learn 'em!
She is improving, I think the AB's have helped. She is still so settled, even the other night at her worst breathing wise she only fed once even though I got her up several times to clear her nose and throat so she stopped gagging on snot.
Not sure what is making her vomit either the AB's or just swallowing all that mucous, that makes you feel crook I think.

Ok my time has run out the boys want to go to bed(they are actually asking and it is 6.00). Who am I to argue LOL.
BBL

bAaM

05-10-2009, 17:46

Hi guys just a quick one from me cause i need to cook tea and bath Noah.

My appt went ok, but he does have something wrong with his tailbone:( The US results were not finished yet so they just sent my doctor the note, she told me the dimple on top of his bum crack is fine and really commen but there is an abnormality in his tail bone. I now have to wait for the hospital to call with an appointment to see a specialist. She told me not to stress though cause he moves fine, his legs are moving fine so it is probably something minor. I am praying its something that will just fix itself.

Mitake he was born with a dimple ontop of his crack looked like a second bum hole until he started putting on weight and they did an ultrasound of his back to make sure the dimple wasnt caused by something in his spine. But while having the US they have found something else.

having major wind issues, he has trouble bringing all of it up.

what is Colic? Maybe thats what he has?
Will come back later if i get a chance.

WOOHOO for the end of school holidays, i almost high fived DS teacher this morning i was so excited :laughing:

Electric Rodeo

05-10-2009, 18:54

Mitake he was born with a dimple ontop of his crack looked like a second bum hole until he started putting on weight and they did an ultrasound of his back to make sure the dimple wasnt caused by something in his spine. But while having the US they have found something else.

having major wind issues, he has trouble bringing all of it up.

what is Colic? Maybe thats what he has?
Will come back later if i get a chance.

WOOHOO for the end of school holidays, i almost high fived DS teacher this morning i was so excited :laughing:

LMAO at you wanting to high five your DS's teacher, what a crack up I can almost picture you doing it.

i remember about the dimple now(sorry tired brain doesn't seem to retain anything these days) M had the same thing when he was born and when my ob examined him he was looking to see if he could see the base of the dimple. Can be a problem if the hole doesn't close over. I was worried but he could see it way down deep and M has had no probs.
Hope Noah's tailbone trouble is easy to fix.

:laughing:sorry still laughing at the high five call.

bAaM

05-10-2009, 19:59

LMAO at you wanting to high five your DS's teacher, what a crack up I can almost picture you doing it.

i remember about the dimple now(sorry tired brain doesn't seem to retain anything these days) M had the same thing when he was born and when my ob examined him he was looking to see if he could see the base of the dimple. Can be a problem if the hole doesn't close over. I was worried but he could see it way down deep and M has had no probs.
Hope Noah's tailbone trouble is easy to fix.

:laughing:sorry still laughing at the high five call.

Yep thats what they where testing for lol you explain it so much better :laughing:

MrsDribbleDrawers

05-10-2009, 20:30

AFM - Riley does have oral thrush... phew, it's good to have an answer (especially one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg visiting the doctor :laughing:)... the chemist was able to give us stuff over the counter, nilstat for the boy, and canesten for mum's nipples... I can feel the relief already! Now if only I could sleep well tonight, we might be back on track :D

note to self - when tandem feeding, one bubba with oral thrush means chances are the other will have it too! explains the cranky crusty toddler we've had for the last two days, and why she has cried every time she put food in her mouth today! now to just figure out if that's the problem with DS1, he's got an ulcer, but is also in tears from "sore teeth" and hasn't eaten anything since yesterday! (I'm going to give him the nilstat tomorrow before school, it can't hurt him if nothing is wrong, and if that's his problem it will fix it!) my concern is trying to figure out how he got it, if that's what's wrong with him :confused:

Shortiii

05-10-2009, 21:56

Hi ladies,

Been a couple days since ive been in ... Been visiting rellies, and doing a bit of a roadtrip, So much more stuff to organise and pack with a little one.

I have a very quiet little boy still, Hes started doing a bit of a projectile vomit the last 2 days, which is new and makes me feel bad. :(

Had so much trouble with the BFing, think my milk is drying up!:confused: Been making sure I drink 3L water a day, and have been expressing from the left, and hes been drinking a bit from the right. Will have to ask the CHN. Also have developed mild mastitis in the left, was in tears trying to express, and the chills aches and fever are no fun!

Quick question for ladies who have had epidurals... I have a spot on thy outer thigh that has stayed numb. Its actually quite odd and somewhat painful... has anyone else experienced a somewhat delayed paralysis??

Arrgh. my quiet child is wanting a feed, i shall be back later!!:wave:

mythreelittlemonkeys

05-10-2009, 23:09

Shortii dont feel bad about the spews...it happens and as horrid as it is they generally still put on weight xxx try the lactation cookies (recipe on BH somewhere) and completely drain both breasts ie drain the one you are letting him feed off...that will help with the mastitis too...always pump for 15 minutes and 60mls per breast apparently is good amount to be getting if you are feeding as well...you can always mix different expresses...ie if you not got enough for the feed. Fenugreek apparently also stimulates milk production...
with the epidural thing..YES...it happened to me...freaked me out but fairly common ( you can do by overexerting ur self even) ...mine was both my outer thighs..it has a name but cant remember and it did go after couple of weeks...the aneathetist said to call him if not gone after 6 weeks. Hope that helps...

Crappy thing happened today my DH rang and said he not coming home...thecompany have mismanaged the rig and staff basically meaning he has been made to feel obliged to stay and work on...cant believe any ****ty company would do that to a bloke who a) went up early to do them a favour when he was on paternity leave and b) who hasnt seen his baby for 2.5 weeks when she only 5 weeks old...plus I been hanging in there for his arrival home and getting some support with all the feeding/expressing/non settling...and with the other 2... trying not to be too upset but really am...

MamaKoala

06-10-2009, 09:05

Good morning ladies,

Had a pretty good night after yesterdays horrible feeding frenzy. I did finally get her down for 3 hours in the late afternoon and then XDP came over and bathed her while I ate dinner.

Shortii dont feel bad about the spews...it happens and as horrid as it is they generally still put on weight xxx try the lactation cookies (recipe on BH somewhere) and completely drain both breasts ie drain the one you are letting him feed off...that will help with the mastitis too...always pump for 15 minutes and 60mls per breast apparently is good amount to be getting if you are feeding as well...you can always mix different expresses...ie if you not got enough for the feed. Fenugreek apparently also stimulates milk production...
with the epidural thing..YES...it happened to me...freaked me out but fairly common ( you can do by overexerting ur self even) ...mine was both my outer thighs..it has a name but cant remember and it did go after couple of weeks...the aneathetist said to call him if not gone after 6 weeks. Hope that helps...

Crappy thing happened today my DH rang and said he not coming home...thecompany have mismanaged the rig and staff basically meaning he has been made to feel obliged to stay and work on...cant believe any ****ty company would do that to a bloke who a) went up early to do them a favour when he was on paternity leave and b) who hasnt seen his baby for 2.5 weeks when she only 5 weeks old...plus I been hanging in there for his arrival home and getting some support with all the feeding/expressing/non settling...and with the other 2... trying not to be too upset but really am...

T&B - :hugs:What a PITA that your DH wont be back on wed. Any ideas on when he will be back? I hope you can hang on just a little longer. I forgot why Freya wont BF exclusively? Does she have tongue tie?

Shortiii - Keep up the amazing job you're doing. Here are a few things that might help. Nursing tea (http://www.natureschild.com.au/products/weleda_nursing_tea_for_breastfeeding_mothers/1626/1) and the Lactation cookies (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=29207) T&B was talking about. Hopefully that will boost your supply. Remember, Don't let him attach unless his mouth is nice and wide!!!

Puppiesmum might be on her way to our side of the fence:smiliedance:. Haven't heard anything new but sounded like she was in labour yesterday and she hasn't been on for roll call since:goodvibes:.

I'm currently feeding K in her sling in the football position. Does anyone have any tricks for feeding any other way in the sling?

I feel like I'm developing carpel tunnel syndrome. Anyone else having issues with their wrists?

Today I'm waiting on Coles delivery and then I have to take DS1 to the Dr. He has sores around his mouth and on his ace. I think it's cold sores but because they're also on his face other than his mouth and I had that nasty skin bacteria I'm paranoid and want to treat it as a bacteria until told otherwise.

Also a friend o XDP is doing a personal training degree and has asked if I'll be part of his course in 'Special groups' so For the next 6 weeks I'll be his guinea pig for a post natal fitness program. I don't think I'll be able to do it today though. Lucky he's a stay at home Dad so he understands the need for extreme flexibility.

I hope everyone has a lovely day today. BBL to warm up Puppiesmum's seat.:fingerscrossed: