Babies Born April 1st - 15th 2008 #1

[Sequoia]

Nettie-I think having a good baby is part luck, but also being calm and confident yourself- sounds like you're both soo good with baxter, of course he'll be sweet and good and trustful. That trust one seems to be the most important, I feel like Lila trusts me more now than she did at first. Like trusts me to be there when she needs me and not leave her alone. There's not really any scientific research for it, but I wonder if perhaps Dr. Spock and his back-a$$-wards methods that so many practiced has something to do with the epidemic of depression and distrust of one's elders that is so rife these days. I mean, its all a rich tapestry of course, but maybe people learn from an early age that they can only rely on themselves...? Oooh sorry for the rant.. hehe.

Steph

Nettie = Liam
SG = Baxter



We are going okay here. Just about to order myself a peanut shell sling, never been a babywearer before!

SG
xo

[Fire]

I love my wraps! But they're all too small now and I don't seem to find the time to do projects now. I'm also finding that with the gut yeast, Ci's nappy area isn't fine in cloth nappies, so I've put him in sposies most of the day. Sad, but true. I'm hoping I can go back to cloth when his gut is better and he doesn't get that sore red ring around his bum and *!*.

Grubi, the detox I'm on ROCKS. It is horrendous for healing crisis. I get horrible headaches and Ci screams for hours if I dose him too high which I believe is gut pain from the die off. But my skin is amazing, it hasn't been like this since I was a teenager, seriously. And his skin is sooooo much better. We're only dealing with the scalp issue now, the facial one is so mild I don't even need cream on it. For more info on what we're doing, it starts on this page of my blog: c-section syndrome. I just got the Threelac yesterday in the mail with the power killer oxygen with enzymes. WOWZA. I peed outta my butt so much is moving outta there, 'scuse the gross detail, but it really kills those suckers, you can tell. I can't give that to Ci, but if my gut flora picks up, my breast milk will contain more good bacteria and healing factors.

[alittlegrubi]

Belle Thanks for your post in the other half. I think that it was because she was so fussy for a couple of days. Tonight can hear her nasal comgestion - was probably headcold pain that was causing the mass screams and fussy feeds which lead to the watery poos.

Fire will read your info on c-section syndrome when I get the chance. Still thinking of doing the detox, and expect it will be a little trying, might ease into it since we don't have any major issues to deal with, just back off the offending items like wheat and milk asap. Was thinking of getting some Lifestart for the flora myself.
Just did a quick scan read and WOW - informative - Fire - will definitely be cutting out that wheat (yeast and gluten too)and dairy the later being the harder for me to give up in order to help both of us heal. Once again Fire thanks you really help with all your research.

[bellelass]

Silly me, I knew I had the names mixed up and didn't change it. Baby brain...

[Nettie]

Steph - no worries about the name thing. I usually have to look them up myself! Thanks for your kind words though - it's nice to hear someone say those things. I agree with you on the anti-spock rant too... he he

SG - thanks for straightening out the name thing - you beat me too it

Fire - the difference is - you're BF and babywearing/AP to a much greater extent than we are, so there's only so much DH & others can do for you so to you. You're doing a great job there hun! and I second Grubi's :slap:... no apologising here please!
I loved reading your *long* post!

Liam's been a bit sicky today, but I reckon we've got a bit slack and blazey (sp?) about the formula. Sometimes it's out of the fridge for too long before we give it to him so we're trying a new regime where we have a 1 hr rule. Once it's been heated up, we have 1 hour to give it to him - then it gets chucked. We currently pre-make our formula too which isn't what the packet says so it this doesn't help, we'll be strictly adhering to the packet instructions... trouble is, when you try to make it up like they say, it doesn't dissolve properly and the special feeder bottles we have to use for Liam get clogged up at the membrane with undissolved formula. Not to mention that you just CAN'T make it up with a baby in your arms... you need two hands - how practical is that???

Anyway - just finished my lovely custard I just made (mmmm....) so am now off to bed!

Cheerio...

[bellelass]

Am online catching up on emails and belly belly is right here in the other tab...


Nettie- I don't know much about it, but have you seen those powder-formula mixy bottle things? I feel like I just saw one today and was puzzling over what its for, maybe its for that? So you can mix it properly and hold the baby? I'm sure I don't know but thought I'd mention it..?

[Butterfly_Princess]

Well today seemed to be a better day. Not great, but better. I dont feel any better though She seems to be okay if i wrap her, then feed her, then put her in the cot. It works, sometimes. Its really hit and miss with her. One moment it will work, the next it wont.
I kinda wish i had more ppl around me to help and support me. I feel so isolated and alone sometimes.
*Sigh* How depressed do i sound hey?? Sorry girls, I should cheer up a bit more and look on the bright side of things..which, at the moment i cant see what they are, but im sure if you give me a while, ill think of something. Nothing seems to go my way.
And, and, i want a cuddle from Ben he left for work and we werent on very good terms, and i said sorry, and i think he is still mad at me coz i havent heard from him all night, which is unusual for him.

[Leyla]

Meg - you poor thing, you do sound down. I'm sure things will improve soon honey. We all go through the odd 'down' stage.

Fire - Thanks for the info. Very interesting indeed. I'm thinking I might need to do the detox too. We had been fine, and then just today he suddenly comes out in a dry red rash over his torso and legs. I can't think of anything I've eaten that is new. I have had a sore throat though. Do you think a cold could cause a rash like that?

Steph - Your new Dr sounds so much better than the last one!!

Shoegal - Are you still in Perth? Nice to see you back in. I have a peanut shell sling, but have not used it since he was about 8 weeks - will have to figure out how to use it at the size he is now.

Nettie - Sorry that Liam has been unwell. Hope he is over it soon.

Beatrix - Sorry that both you and MJ are under the weather. Hope you both improve soon.

Jen - I dislike the pram most of the time too! Just such a bother most of the time - especially in smaller shops. Mush easier to sling them.

Grubi - Good luck with the detox!

Well, as you can see by the time, I'm having a shocker of a night. Jack has been awake since 2 and will not settle. Is not crying, just making cute little peeping noises and fussing about. He seems to only be happy if I am holding him while i am seated - which means no sleep for me. As soon as I lie down with him, he fusses and wakes again. ARGHHHHH! Very unusual for him. He usually settles straight away after a feed during the night. I'm thinking he must be sick with something - sudden dry rash, change in sleep etc. Any ideas what it might be?