Babies Born August 2007 #6

[sconeonamission]

Just quickly, don't forget to put the cot down, Ella was already standing up at it before we noticed...

You know, I've been at DH all weekend to put that bed down, but, so far he's just been lazy (how unusual - but we wont go there), and this morning he comes in and says that he was standing up in his cot when he went to get him... Maybe it's time to pull his finger out and actually fix it.... (lol DH's in the other room mimicking me saying "dear bellybelly my husband is fat and lazy. He's on holidays and he wont get out of bed" in a sappy voice.)

Kim - Oh the playgroup thing? How very higenic (sp?) I'd try for a group with more kids Hayden's age. Something in common is better than nothing iykwim. Oh don't you just love baby kisses? Jensen's been giving them for a few wks now, 'cept he's got teeth and it's not longer an open mouth smooch as much as it is an open mouth smooch with a bit of a chew. We bought Jensen a chocolate bunny, and gave it to him, but it was only for show and to take some pics , and we're giving it to the friend of the friend's kids.

Rebecca - Hows your bub going? Sometimes I'd prefer to have the stationary Jensen back. Just put him on a mat and watch him play while I hang out the washing, that sort of thing. Now, the edge of the mat gets pulled closer and the grass is fair game. I bought some BabyLegs from one of the BellyBelly girls websites called The Nappy Bucket. They work really well, his knees are no longer splotchy from the itchy carpet. HTH

Molly - Don't wish away those 6wks, whatever you do! I'm back at work already (have been back at work 2days a week since the last week of November and don't want to be!) AF returned for me in Dec, just after I returned to work. We were still having the same amount of feeds (the few I missed were made up by pumping, but according to my body - just not the same thing.) Least she's regular and at the same intervals and dates as before pg. That was gorgeous what your son said.

Lisa - We've been giving Jens some pureed chicken. Loves that! I do need to start some meat, so let me know how you go.

Misty - Hope the Malaysia trip is going well!

Sara - Congrats on the Doula job!!! Was it interesting to see it from a different perspective?

Rhiannon - Re: Where are you going to put the rubbish bin? Yeah we have the same problem. We have a large shop vac and it seems to have a baby magnet in it, it's what he goes for the most when he's on that side of the lounge.


Well, in a previous post, I mentioned that we'd been to the health nurse on Wednesday. I mentioned that both my MIL and myself were worried that he wasn't gaining weight. We weighed him and in a month he'd actually lost 5grams. She told me not to worry. I have to go back in about a week and a half to have him weighed again to see how things are going. I also mentioned to her that we are having bf problems. It seems a few days before 7mths, Jensen's been having trouble feeding. He looks like he's sucking really hard and not getting much for his efforts. So we swap to the other side, and there's a little more reward, but not for long so we swap back (in the past this has seemed to help the let down on each side). This mainly seems to happen in the late afternoon and bed feeds. Night feeds are not a problem - drinks like a champ. I fed him at the nurse and she's said that maybe my milk has dropped off and he's not getting what he needs, which may also be why he still feeds so often thru the night. She's recommeded comp formula feeding at the last feed to fill his tummy. Seems to work no problem. Only now, I find that even during the day the milk supply is waning and occasionally I have to give him a bottle. I feel terrible that I have to give him a formula feed (and thats not being mean to the formula mothers) and I'm letting him down some how. Nurse has suggested some Blessed Thistle supplements that may help to boost my supply. Has anyone had any success with these?

Also, to those bf bubs with teeth, how do you stop the chomp?

We're off to a friend of a friend's place to pick up all his old baby stuff he no longers needs!! Woo hoo! Free stuff.

Have a great easter day!

[Mollygirl]

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter.

We had to have an egg for Ella, because Myles went looking in Ella's room to see what the Easter Bunny had left for her. We didn't give Ella any chocolate though - don't you just love it when others choose what your baby eats!! My Mother was good,she asked if Ella had flour yet before giving her some of her scone.

I struggled through breakfast with my MIL, who asked how much our mortgage was now, and went on about how much it would cost for a funeral (she is 73). Other than that it was good.

I love the photos in yor tickers Kim and Rhianon. It puts a face to the names!!
Wow, you two are thinking about baby no 2 - I couldn't imagine having them so close. My SIL has a 19mth old son, and he drives me crazy (doesn't listen and gets into everything) and I am actually dreading Ella getting to 18months but they tell me girls are different. Goodluck to both of you!!!

Rhianon, if you do try the thistle, can you let me know please. I think my milk is dwindling (I haven't had a day rest in weeks and am feeding 2 -4 times a night) and I think tiredness is contributing. DH is even saying to give Ella a cup of formula before bed, because she just doesn't seem to settle. I tried giving her a cup of it this morning with her vegemite toast but she wouldn't drink it. she prefers water. Thanks for the suggestions about the baby legs, I have been contemplating getting some but couldn't find a local website.

Campari - well done on baby proofing the house. In a way, try and enjoy Milla not being clingy - she is just so busy exploring now. Does she have cuddles at bedtime?

Talk later, little Miss is awake..

[kungfubecca]

Hi all,

I don't get to post very often. But at least I can keep up.

Scone, I've seen those babylegs, and xavier does have leggins that he wears sometimes, but the carpet burn is because it's too hot to actually put anything on his legs. I'm sure it will reduce once it cools down and he wears pants all the time.

Molly, Xavier has been waking lots at night, and demanding food, I think it's got a little to do with him not getting enough food during the day.

gotta go, the boy is awake

[alioops]

Hey girls,

Sorry this is gonna be a me post, got lots to do

DH has a new job!!!! it is building frames for shopping centres and it is an hour away so we are looking to move closer to my parents coz it is near their house.

Em is crawling and is 8.5kg. I am so proud of her. she is wearing a cloth nappy for the first time coz i have decided to save some money.

[Ilithyia]

Hi Girls!!

WOW its been quiet in here. I've been quiet but around.

Kim - Glad to hear the Hayden is doing well. Bit rude of your DH to do that behind your back! My MIL lives with us so if she is home while Brent is looking after the girls he normally palms them off to her!!! Lazy pr*ck!

Ali - Em is growing lovely now is'nt she! Great to hear!

Bec - How are you and Xav going hun??? You've been as quiet as me in here! Life is busy is'nt it!

Mollygirl - Glad your easter was ok. Equally good to hear your survived brekky with your MIL! Have you tried Fenugreek tabs for your breastmilk supply. I took 1 tablet and my milk flooded in!!! And your meant to take them 3 times a day! I would have had cannonballs on my chest had i have went with that!

Hi to everyone else! Sorry to cut it short....girls are fighting!!

I will try and keep up with you all now!!!

Take Care!

[Mollygirl]

Hi Everyone

It is soo quiet in here! I don't know about you but I don't always get the e-mails of the posts.

Alioops - well done with the nappies, good on you. I think they are a great idea but just can't get myself organised. Congrats to DH for the job. I hope that it is good news that you are moving closer to your parents. Congrats for Emma's progress.

Sara, how are your studies and doula training going? Thanks for the suggestion on fenugreek tabs. I think we are ok at the moment but will keep an eye on it.

Kim - I think DH are just on a different wavelength to us and don't understand about MIL. It's funny because I find that most of the time DH's don't really know what is happening with the babies and everything is up to us, packing the car for a trip, knowing when the next nappy change is etc, but seem to be able to make quite big decisions like who is looking after them without discussing it with us first yet can't decide to change a nappy or what to feed them. My DH also doesn't understand why I don't want his mother doing his washing and ironing.... Good luck with the course, hope it goes well and Hayden behaves for his carer.

Scone, how is Jensen going with his weight? Ella has NO TEETH YET!! But as for chomping, with Myles, my Mum told me to pat him on the bottom and say no in a stern voice. He did it once and never again. Have to be careful not to react so they think it is a game. I was reading babylove the other day and remember it said to take them off the breast and not feed for a little while after they do it. don't know how practical that is.

Bec - what is Xavier having during the day? Are you back at work, could be he just wants comfort from you. Hope it has improved in the last week. let us know how you are going.

Ella is eating more food during the day now so is only waking twice at night which is a nice change. She is having three meals a day - cereal for breakfast, yoghurt for lunch and vegies for dinner.

Even though Ella is feeding less I am so tired, DH thinks it is because of daylight saving, but I just have this overwhelming feeling of fatigue, in my legs particularly and I haven't been exercising. Yesterday at 3pm I just couldn't keep my eyes open and had to have a nap, even though Ella was up. I just closed the safety gates to the kitchen and laundry and laid on the lounge. Lucky Myles was at daycare. I cannot leave those two alone, he is too rough with her and I would never forgive myself if something happened to my prescious girl. (I feel more bonded with Ella than I did with Myles but that might be because I thought I was going to lose her at 16 weeks when I lost almost half my amniotic fluid).

I have had a look at Flylady on the web, but now I feel like I am cleaning and washing everyday and don't relax. I am just going to put up with a messier, dirtier house and spend more time relaxing with the kids.

Sorry for the long post, needed to let some steam off.

Take care everyone.
MG

[neuri]

Just popping in while at work.

Been MIA for a while now, sorry.

Molly, I know what u are describing and yeah you shld def. try and do with a dirtier house (although that sometimes stresses you more esp. if you can't handle mess!). Re. the fatigue feeling, I was like that a few weeks back and I figured I was low in iron so started on multivitamins, plenty of b12 because we're not big red meat eaters at my place and also fish oil. Both my colleague and I were like this (we're both mums with youngin's) so she started the same regime too. It's made SO MUCH difference in about a fortnight for both of us.

I'm walking to the train station which takes me 20 mins each morning instead of just walking around the corner to catch the bus. These small things have made a HUGE difference in getting rid of that lethargy. Bonus is I also have more energy for my DH at the end of the day. Oh and drink water, water and more water.

That's all from me for now. Back to work. Hope everyone is doing well.

sonia