Cheezel - Immi put on 150gr in the last week She is now 3580 so not back to her birth weight yet, but getting there.
We went to the park yesterday and eventually had a good time. DS was going crazy at home and needed to get rid of some energy. Immi was having hysterics when we got there so I had to go off and feed her, but it was nice just to get out of the house. Misty - I know what you mean about them growing so fast. I think its only when you have other kids do you realise how quickly the time does goes. Immi will be our last so I have to keep remembering to cherish her newborns moments as they will soon be over.
Immi seems to do more poos than wees too. I forgot what newborn poo was like - not the stuff DS produces Rhia - yay for going to the beach. It is going to be so hot up here that going to the beach sounds like a good idea.
Things are going ok here. DS is off to daycare today so its just DH, Immi and I at home. Will be nice to have some quiet time.
Emma Jade was born 11th Aug at 12.31am after a very fast 1 hour labour - bit of a surprise that was! I barely made it to hospy, DH thought I was going to deliver in the front seat of the car LOL And unfortunately he had to leave me at the hospy to drop DD1 at the ILs and didn't make it back in time for Emma's birth Bit sad about that but what can you do?
Anyway Emma is going well, apart from some massive vomits and feeding most of the night. Life just feels so hectic with the 2 girls now, but it is worth it after all the problems we had getting to this stage - we just feel so lucky to finally have Emma here safely
Look forward to talking to everyone, hope you are all doing well. Nice to "see" some familiar faces too!
Megs - that was a fear of mine that labour would be so quick I'd give birth in the car! Fortunately didn't happen! Sorry to hear that your DH missed the birth. How come these labours always happen in the middle of the night?
Its so hot up here today! 35degrees and it is still technically winter. DS was a summer baby so luckily I have some 0000 summer weight bodysuits to dress her in as everything of hers is for winter weather.
Cass - Thank you for your kind words! Hope Eloise's wind pain has subsided. I will go read your birth story after this post... I am still trying to finish mine so kudos to you on completing it so quickly!
Misty - love the nickname Baz! Hope your milk has settled in now.
Saffi - have fixed up the list for you.
Willow - yay for no stitches, vaccum or forceps... congrats mum - that is a stellar effort! You sound like me... I was an expressing machine to bring the milk in to try and limit the amount of formula Caitlin had to have.... I think once my milk was in she only had one more feed of formula.
Cheezel - it was so hard to leave her at hospital but I knew that each time I went away we were one step closer to coming home. There were many tears each time I had to go.
The nurses were amazed when I kept coming in for her feeds... even the midnight ones... the only ones I couldn't make was 4am... I just do not function at that time in the morning... well not enough to drive!! Hope the visitors have dwindled for you. I agree it is great to show bubs off but the visitor toll can be taxing
Megsmum - have added you to the list. Sorry that DH did not make the birth... but as you say - what can you do.
Sorry not more personals... we have had a very hectic few weeks... Caitlin is now completely discharged from hospital after 15 days... 13 days in Special Care Nursery and 2 days of gate leave at home! We are not back at birth weight yet but she put on 70grams whilst on gate leave which means we could finally be discharged as she had put on weight. Her lowest weight since birth was 2165 (birth weight 2405) and we are currently at 2360. I have made contact with the Early Childhood Nurses (ECHN) and they will be coming out soon for a home visit - will probably ring today to make time. We have a paed's appointment on the 7th September and our 6 week check up with my Obs on the 18th September and also around that time we have an US on Caitlin's right hip as it was clicky when they examined her for discharge.
Now that we are home I will be able to better keep up with everyone's posts!
hey everyone
things are hectic im having trouble getting on!! u may have seen my other thread im having trouble with the breast vs formula thing.. ive been ff for a bit over a week now due to no weight gains and not enough wet and dirty nappies but i feel upset that we arent breastfeeding... ive tried putting him back to the breast along with his formula but ended up with 2cracked nipples and im feeling quite depressed about the whole thing... anyway hope everyones going well hopefully i can catch up on personals soon...
tk - yay for Caitlin coming home noni - I read your BF/FF post and just wanted to give you a hug. Having a few issues myself so I sort of understand what you are going through. In the end you need to do what you feel is right for you and William.
I keep telling myself that its not the end of the world if Immi has to go on formula completely, but I want to give BF as good a chance as possible before I totally give up.
I can't believe I have forgotten so many tips/tricks/techniques from when DS was a newborn. I used to be a tired signs nazi - ie as soon as DS showed them I'd put him down for a sleep. Both DH and I had totally forgotten about them until I was reading BB last night. Saw her do them this morning and wrapped her and rocked her straight away and she was asleep in 5 minutes. So proud of myself. Been asleep for over an hour now and I have been able to get stuff done.
She is now 3580 so not back to her birth weight yet, but getting there.
Bit sad about that but what can you do?
Having a few issues myself so I sort of understand what you are going through. In the end you need to do what you feel is right for you and William. 
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