Babies Born August 1st - 15th 2008

[mountain mummy]

Have been a bit concerned as he hasnt been regular with his poo's - like only poo'ing every 3rd day but boy he has made up for it today!!

Are you breastfeeding? I had this concern too (but with Veygas having this hernia, I was told to watch his bowel motions!) But I discussed it with the ECH nurse this morning and she said it's normal for breastfed babies to go up to two weeks without doing a poo! But she also said with a hernia, to be concerned if he doesn't have a dirty nappy after about 3 or 4 days (he hadn't had one in two days, which is why I was worried)

But I agree, they certainly make up for it!

ETA: Duh, you were talking about expressing before, so I gather you are breastfeeding!

[nagromeyk]

Are you breastfeeding?

ETA: Duh, you were talking about expressing before, so I gather you are breastfeeding!

MM - Yeah I am breastfeeding and expressing too but my boob milk isnt enough to sustain the man so I have been topping him up with Karicare formula as well when he needs it. So 40mls total from both boobs in 10 mins is a relatively good amount is it? I have no friggin idea. I always imagined it would just pour out, guess my boobs aint ever gonna be that efficient lmfao It is funny though, the past two mornings I have woken up and my shirt is drenched from me leaking *giggles*

MT - welcome back! Great to hear Jett is sleeping well

Well I had a nice nap. I turned my heated doona on, got all cozy and crashed out for about an hour and a half. Woke up though as I got too hot LOL now waiting for the man to wake up. He has been really good this afternoon, I fed him at 3pm, put him down at 3:30pm he woke up at 4pm lol tried to settle him, he eventually went back down at 4:30pm and is still sleeping. Lets hope tonight is more settled, if he can do another 5hour block I will be very happy!

Still have my headache, took a couple of paracetemol before so am hoping they will kick in soon. Havent had alot of water today so am thinking that might have something to do with it aswell.

Well I'm off to find something to eat - hope everyone has a good night!

[*Beema*]

Just posting to say...

MummyTummy for getting back online, we have missed you so much!!!

Squidipa - hope you app went well

I am off to do a few things, express and go to bed early!

[squidipa]

hi everyone..
sorry for the delay. There is so many posts so ill get to the point and skip personals

dr said there is no foreskin issue but we arnt so convinced he also said come back in 9 months to see how things develop as josh has a not so straight winkie.
he got weighed and my heart just broke i feel like a useless mother i know i am not but i feel so blinkin aweful about this.In 3 days a weight gain of 10 grams, heck he could fart 10 grams out of wind out. I been so trying since his last weigh in on 30th of only 70 grams in 9 days........ i feel like everyone is being neglected in some way.
Josh obviously isnt gaining enough weight, the 3 kids are missing out on me time and so is hubbie and i am neglecting myself too. Its like the house is real mess and i cant keep that right i cant seem to win in any area!!. Josh does not go down for sleeps during day its all holding or 20 mins here and there.. he is not content normally just to look a round as he is a sleepy baby but no by himself
I am so so so disappointed 10 grams. :'( I think im just shocked by that patheticness of gain. Did not come away feeling any more reassured about josh's winkie he (dr) didnt even sound like he understood that we would be concerned. But at least he said his foreskin is fine. i guess

BTW we get pooey nappies every change!

[Arimeh]

Awww Squidipa - that must be so disappointing for you - but think of it this way - maybe 10g is all that is normal for HIM to gain, and you said he poos all the time - so he is just digesting all your good milk really easily - but is still being a little trooper!!!!! I think any weight gain is good... at least he's not losing weight IYKWIM? Try to keep your chin up honey. Let me know when you want me to come down and hold Josh for you so you can have a nap, or do some housework (I can help too!!) or just come down for a cuppa. Thursdays and Fridays are better days, just cos DS is in day care so I'll just have DD. But I'll come whenever you need me....

Sasha - a heated doona??? WTF??? I've never heard of that - but DAMN it sounds nice!!!

Hi MT - good to hear about Jett sleeping - pass some sleepy vibes over this way can ya? hehe

Leasha - we'll have to catch up another time. Just can't take the monster toddler out that late in the morning so close to his nap - everyone there would regret that I did so!! LOL.... Shel sounds like she's adjusting well to motherhood then Oh and I'm sorta bleeding if that makes sense... like... if I go diggin around with toilet paper there is blood on it... but not on undies.. pmsl...

Kiwi - I'm sure you are doing a GREAT job.. its natural to doubt yourself, but remember - nobody knows your baby like you do - so therefore you know best

[squidipa]

Gudsim Your kindness is ovber whelming, I am feeling quite blessed just to have met you online. Thurdsay days for me are good days as the 3 year old is in care too. maybe we can arrange something for next week yeah? Gotta check with hubbie he didnt have plans k.

Been trying to get extra feed sin for josh altho my boobs are constanly soft soft like real soft. Dunno if stress is making this difficult i am doing a criminal compensation claim well infact 4 of them and this keeps me a bit outa sorts at times. Hubbie made me bacon and eggs last night for tea that was soooo good! I do feel the boobs filling up tho. Normally on his feeding times. I have to hunt my breast pump down gonna try to force my body to make more. Hubbie said he will try to look after me more like making sure im drinking enough too.

[Indadhanu]

Hi everyone,

Well, today I have my first day of being a stay at home alone mummy, shel got called to work this morning so its juts me and Jazz. Gotta say, even though I was scared out of my brain the moment she walked out the door its kind of nice to have to house to myself again LOL! Not really looking forward to doing the housework though, haha!

BBL for personals xx

[nagromeyk]

Hey all,

Checking in for today - havent read back on all the posts. Man I am finding it hard to keep up now

Sasha - a heated doona??? WTF??? I've never heard of that - but DAMN it sounds nice!!!

Yeah its a Sunbeam one that you put inside your doona cover. Instead of it being like an electric blanket underneath you its over top of you, the best invention!! And even better it is dual controlled so hubby and I can have it at different settings!

Well its a horrible day here today. Been raining constantly and it is freezing

Have had a up and down day with Kye. Last night he slept really well. I put him down at 9:30pm and he slept right through till 2:30am this morning. Back in bed at 4am and woke up at 7:30am. This afternoon was a bit of a shocker though. Had a restless couple of hours but finally tuckered himself out at 2pm and is still asleep which is great I needed the time to get a roast chicken in the oven, yum!!

Anyways thats it from me, gotta check on the vege!

[*Beema*]

HUGE for all you lovely mums that were hooked to to soo many machines that go "ping" I was on my back only for a short while at the end, to do the episiotomy, and the pain was excruciating (all my labour pain albeit short was in my back) I could not have imagined being stuck on my back any longer it was terrible, but very lucky it wasn't for long.

OMG Squidipa - what a shock waking up to that!!!

Did anyone fid it really painfull on your belly when they used the doppler to find the heartbeat - towards the end of my labour the were pushing it soo hard on my belly it was hurting more than the contraction?? I ended up telling them to PO cos I could feel her kicking, she was fine, so they stopped, and let me get on with it....