Babies Born April 16th-30th 2009 #1

[berrme]

Looks like I am the first to post in this thread. Where are the other late April mums? I guess everyone is too busy enjoying their new bubs.

For those who don't know me from my belly buddies group I had my second son, Edward, on the 16th of April, 3520g, 54cm long, head circumference 35.5cm. He was a VBAC, 4 1/2 hours active labor. My first son, Byron, was an emergency c/s due to preeclampsia.

Things are going well. Edward is eating and sleeping well; he has been sleeping 8 hours straight most nights. I can't believe my luck! I was told that you only get one lovely baby, but it seems that isn't true. Both of mine have been great eaters and sleepers.

Byron alternates between being the most delightful brother ever, and being an absolute monster. I think he just wants Edward to play with him, but that doesn't help my stress levels. If anyone has any ways of making big brothers be more gentle then I am all ears!

I am looking forward to hearing from some other mums,
Melanie

[organicem]

Hi
My second daughter was born on 24th April.
What is your secret behind 8 hour sleeps?

[berrme]

Hi Organicem. I wish I knew the secret to 8 hour sleeps, I would be able to make a fortune! Just luck I'm afraid. I'm pretty sure it won't stay this good for too long. Are you not getting much sleep?

[organicem]

the longest mine have slept is 5 hours until about 6 months old am hoping the new one gets into a better routine sooner.

[Santosha]

Hey there Melanie and Organicem. My little Ivy was born on April 27th, 5 weeks prem. so I'm moving groups (as most of my belly-buddies group are just starting to have their bubs).

We've just been enjoying our first few days at home together after Ivy spent her first weeks in the Special Care Nursery. Such a relief to have her with us - was the hardest thing I've ever done, having to leave her in hospital every night. She's doing really well and getting stronger every day. We've had trouble with getting her to stay awake long enough to get her to feed well (apparently a really common issue for premmies) so so far she's really quiet, sleepy and calm and has barely ever cried. Today she had her first big yell at me sore tummy I think) and I think she's really turned the corner as far as feeding and energy levels go... bye-bye peace and quiet!!

This is my first baby and I am in awe of her, of my body for creating her and of how much love one person can feel. Just incredible... and so excited about the journey to come.

Look forward to getting to know you and other April Mummies.

[berrme]

Hi Kat. Sounds like you have had a rough start. How wonderful to have your little girl home with you! She will find her voice, that is for sure. The quiet doesn't last very long.
Even with my second I find myself just staring at him amazed that I could make him. I am not sure you really ever stop being awed by them... they change so much all the time, there is always something new to be amazed by.

Organicem, 5 hours isn't too bad. Sometimes when DS1 would get sick or was teething etc, and started waking up again, I thought it would have been better if he hadn't started sleeping through. It always seems harder to get up when you have gotten used to a full nights sleep again.
How many children do you have? Just the 2 girls?

[4cheekyboys]

Hi all! I just found my way here today. I had my bub on the 30th April. I need to get a new ticker.
So what am i up to...Lachlan only sleeps 2-3 hours at a time. I'm pretty exhausted. He's also very windy so i'm cutting out some foods to see if what i'm eating is affecting him. I've cut out whole wheat, chocolate, dairy, onions and broccoli. Breastfeeding is going good. I'm a regular jersey cow. lol

Going from 2 kids to 3 was not as hard as i thought it would be.

[nellnell]

Hello hello hello

It's a bit quiet in here.

I had my second bub on 26th April. Master K entered this world at 11.40pm after a 2 day induction with stopping, starting, contractions of my own and ones generated by the synto. Long story. Was induced as DS was not growing well and smaller than my 1st bub. He turned out to be 2.66kg (5lb 14) and 47cm long. Definately on the small side but healthy.

I was monitored externally on and off for the induction and progressed slowly. I was expecting a faster induction as my first birth only took 4.5hrs of active labour with only 45 mins of pushing. This one took 36 hours to progress to 2cm!!!!!!! and then 2.5 hours from 2 cm to birth. Man, second time round was so much more intense than 1st time.

I was determined to go drug free (which I achieved with my first) but after 36 hours of hard slog I was encouraged to use the gas even though I didn't want it. I think it was more for the midwife than me! Anyway I used it for 3 contractions and ditched it. Apart from the gas I went without any other drugs and got the birth I wanted.

So now I have a beautiful newborn boy and a 23month old girl.

We moved houses 1 week after master K was born and have only just hooked back up onto the internet. I'm now living closer to family and friends and have a great support network.

Even though this was my second birth, I am still amazed by my body and women's ability to birth babies. This time around I felt my baby's head on crowning and after the head was born and what an incredible feeling.

Feeding is going well and after an unsettled 5 days, last night was wonderful. I feel like I'm much more in touch with DS and what he needs now. It's only taken 3 weeks!!!

Anyway, looking forward to chatting about out beautiful children and the beginning of their journey through life.