Hi Girls,
Feeling much better today. I went to bed so early last night and just woke up for Ashlyn's feeds. She definitely has this pattern of cluster feeding between 4am and 8pm. I just can not get her back to sleep after the 4am feed. I fed her at 8pm, 10:30pm, 1:30am then 3:30am. During the day her feeds are stretched out much longer (at least 3 to 3.5hrs) apart but at night she just seems to sleep for shorter periods.

I have another woohoo for today as well!!! I got out my pre-preg jeans and they fit!!! I feel a bit muffin topish but I still get them done up and it feels nice to wear them.

Now for some personals as I have been so selfish the last few days.

Jols- Millie is so gorgeous. Which BB member did the photos? They are very talented! She has more hair than I remember from the last photo you put up. SO cute!!!! I am not sure what nipple thrush is but for you as it sounds unpleasant.

Shell- GOod work on the early start. I bet the MCHN thought you were super organised being early as I am sure most women turn up late! (She doesnt have to know that you thought it was half an hour earlier than what the appointment was ).

Laura- I hope you dont have mastitis either. THe symptoms I id get told to watch out for were similar to what you described but also accompanied with flu like symptoms. Maybe take a trip to the doctors. Also a big on becoming an Aunty again! How lovely that Bella will have a cousin around her age to grow up with!

Ellie- I am glad that your DH was supportive and helped you out for the night. I am sure he has an even greater appreciation of what caring for a newborn is like now. Remember jsut to ask for help when you need it

Meggie- Please remember to come in here for support anytime you need it, vent and breathe and remember we are always here for you hun

Nai- I am not doing to badly on the bleeding, in fact even straight after birht I didnt bleed much at all. I am thinking maybe the RLT had something to do with it. I do remember them telling me that you can bleed for up to 5-6weeks but it should be changing colour (like it does with a period) and if you are getting any clots then see the doctor. I really feel for you girls who had c-sections and have 2 areas that need to recover. Big to you. Awesome that DD1 has been cooperating for you. Hope that she keeps it up.

Tarkine- I am to scared to use my sling as well! LOL! Scared I am going to use it wrong and that DD wont be able to breathe properly or fall out.

I cant see back any further or remember anything else than that so I am sorry to those of you I have missed.

AFM- Ashlyn has some really dry skin all over body. I have been putting natural insticts baby massage oil on her but it is stil there. She has only had 2 baths since being born (1wk) so I dont think I am drying out her skin by over bathing her. Is there anything else that I should use or should I bath her more? Was supposed to hear back from the MCHN today so they can tell me when they are coming this week but am still waiting to hear back.