Babies Born ~ May 2009

**~Trish~** · June 8th, 2011, 10:39 AM

This thread is for parents whose baby was born May 2009

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There are many issues that you will encounter as a new parent. We have put together this list of useful articles and threads in order to assist you with some common questions or issues you may have, and to provide you with bit of extra support that we all need as new parents:

Feeding Support:

Helpful Articles
Breastfeeding FAQ's
Is My Baby Hungry?
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Feeding Your Baby
Lactose Intolerance
Starting Solids - When Is My Baby Ready?

Helpful Forums
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids

Please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) or a Lactation Consultant if you are concerned that you may have breastfeeding and/or supply problems, and before the introduction of solids.

Sleeping Support:

Helpful Articles
Babies & Sleep
Controlled Crying/Comforting/Sleep Training
The Con of Controlled Crying
The Crying Game
15 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep

Helpful Forums
Comforted Sleeping & Sleep Issues Forum

Other Useful Information & Recommended Reading:

Helpful Articles
Baby Massage
Cuddle Me Mum
Recommended Reading List

Helpful Forums
Infant-led Feeding & Weaning
Baby Slings and Baby Wearing

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General Baby & Toddler Forum
Gentle Parenting Forum

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**Bella29** · June 8th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Oh BG! I just saw your sig...

Words can't express babe. So very sad for you. I know the hurt but I suspect it was so much worse for you. I will be holding you in my heart babe. If you ever need to talk you know where I am.

XX Bella

**briggsy's girl** · June 8th, 2011, 12:23 PM

thanks Bella
i don't know that anyones pain is more or less than anyone elses - it still hurts, no matter what

i will admit to pulling away from this group (and BB as a whole) because of the issues i'm having - i love that everyone is happy and having more bubbas, but it is very hard to not let the unfairness of our situation get to me - it's easier to pull back a little than to try and put on a brave face when i simply don't have the spare emotional energy kwim?

have left work today. had a headache since last week - today it got worse, wrist hurting, and i was having visual issues which i believe are partially from the headache but more to do with an anxiety attack. now that i am home and just spent some time snuggled up to C (and about to do the same with E) they have eased significantly. C has opto appointment tomorrow so i'll check then as well

**~*Niadalla*~** · June 8th, 2011, 03:28 PM

SO sorry BG. Always around here or FB if you ever need to chat. xx

xx

***TripleJ*** · June 8th, 2011, 04:02 PM

BG xoxoxoxo

**~ Mylitta ~** · June 8th, 2011, 06:11 PM

Our Wonderful Belly Buddy Babies

MummyNaomi - April 23rd 11:12pm (25 days early) - Bailey Peter (5lb 12oz)
Santosha - April 27th (32 days early) - Ivy Milla
~ Mylitta ~ - May 2nd 9.40am (17 days early) - Kyson Lucas (8lb 10oz - 3.925kg)
Niadla - May 13th 6.08pm (10 days early) - Allira Maddison (3.52kg)
*TripleJ* - May 15th 3.13am - James Kai George(7lb 11oz - 3.490kg)
BeautifulMadness - May 18th 6.39pm - Andrew Robert (8lb 3oz)
Nicole S - May 22nd 11.08am (11 days early) - Aaron Dan (2.8kg)
Briggsy's Girl - May 29th 4.48am - Emerald Nevaeh Rose (3.68kg)
Bridg - May 30th 7.05pm - Logan Jack (8lb 1oz - 3.66kg)
CathyS - May 31st 1.35am - Cara (8lbs 4oz)
Wysiwyg - May 31st 11.53am - Cerys Jay (9lbs 2oz - 4.12kg)
Snacks - May 31st 5.12am - Phoebe Grace (3.46kg)
Bella29 - June 15th 10.03am (16 days late) - Jemima Katherine (9lb 2oz)

**MummyNaomi** · June 8th, 2011, 08:39 PM

BG - send more hugs and support your way, I know we chatted last week, and I wouldn't expect that a week would heal the pain, but I hope that each day it gets a tiny little bit easier.

I do like Krysties idea of having a day to yourself - send E to your Mums, pretend you are going to work and then ditch school ..... I mean work

Go get a massage, take yourself out to lunch and eat the most delicious dessert you can find, then go for a nice stroll somewhere beautiful ---- aaahhh we can dream tehehehe
Love ya babe
x

**briggsy's girl** · June 8th, 2011, 08:50 PM

no dream babe - i'm blowing off work tomorrow, E is going to mum's, C is out for the day - chiro at 2 - but my morning is mine, mine all MINE

**MummyNaomi** · June 8th, 2011, 08:57 PM

no dream babe - i'm blowing off work tomorrow, E is going to mum's, C is out for the day - chiro at 2 - but my morning is mine, mine all MINE

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

**~ Mylitta ~** · June 9th, 2011, 03:41 PM

Great idea BG! Don't forget to find the most revoltingly delicious dessert you can find!!!

**MummyNaomi** · June 9th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Guess what? - we have an appointment to start our next IVF journey (see here)

I'm nervously excited!!! We are going to find out where we are fertility wise - eg three years on we expect that my fertility has 'aged' somewhat, and Sean to be in the same boat sperm-wise. We'll get all the info, tests, prices etc (it's gone up a lot - practically doubled in cost!!) and then go from there. We cycled with Bailz in late August 08, so could be similar timings. Not sure how things will pan out, but its the start of the roller coaster again for us. It's like 'extreme' TTC'ing

I already have the adrenalin rush!

**Bella29** · June 9th, 2011, 10:12 PM

That is so exciting Naomi! I can't wait to hear all about it

. Wishing you and your eggies and spermies all of the best swimming and hatching luck. I can't imagine how TTC in those circumstances must feel. I was nuts after three months and it was all relatively straight forward. Good luck anyway honey. Will be waiting for lots of great news.

**Snacks** · June 10th, 2011, 02:37 PM

BG: So, so sorry to hear of your loss, babe. My thoughts are with you. I hope you had a really restful day yesterday - those days when you know you've got nothing but time to yourself are just the most wonderful release.
Krystie: Can't believe what you had to endure at the MCHN clinic! That sort of bullying is an absolute disgrace! I hope you have written your letter and released some of the anger at the way you were treated.
J: Congrats on the new place! GL with all your packing etc.
Nay: WOW! Great news. LOL @ extreme TTC

Makes me think of things quite other than IVF, I've got to say. (e.g. bungee jumping nude with partner, etc.

) But I understand the emotions must run wild. May this be a fast and straightforward process for you guys that results in another freaking gorgeous kid.

I have had such a good week with the kids this week. I have still worked but having my two days off to spend with them has been just so great. On Wednesday morning Natty and I went on a tour of one of our local big schools! She will start school next year and we are going to enroll her in one of them at the end of the month. It's nuts - I can't believe I will be the mother of a school-aged child! She was only a baby a minute ago.
Phoebe got a haircut yesterday with DH (this is due to the fact that she HATES being groomed in any way, so I ordered removal of it). She looks so cute - It's now just above her shoulders and makes her face look a little chubbier.
The girls are currently getting along really well which is really lovely! Natty loves "reading" stories to Phoebs after their bath so I have started to bath them earlier in order to give them more time together like that. Is just so lovely now that they are a bit older and actually so fond of each other.

***TripleJ*** · June 10th, 2011, 04:20 PM

yeah so it looks like we arent moving till next week dept of housing is taking their time its frustrating coz i just wanted to be out of here i really hate this house

**~ Mylitta ~** · June 10th, 2011, 10:38 PM

e.g. bungee jumping nude with partner, etc.

I heard that that is a part of their TTC strategy, hehe.

Best of luck Nay!! I hope everything goes nice and smoothly for you! I'm not surprised you have an adrenalin rush, because I got a small one for you when I read about it

**briggsy's girl** · June 10th, 2011, 11:12 PM

imagine the force those swimmers could be introduced into your womb though! even dodgy/lazy swimmers might find it hard to not get to the target with the g-forces on the way back up after a bungee jump! lol