Babies born February 16th-28th 2009 #2

[Olive]

det we wrap but with hands up near face, still in the wrap but just not with hands by side.

laura id see a LC as well or your GP to get some motilium to boost your supply!

meg hopw the new GP listens.

shell how is DP head this morning??

[AliBaby]

HI girls,
Shocking night for me. At about 9pm I went to bed as I started to feel really sore all over, esp where my stitches were, my lower back and my boobs. The ache in my right boob was incredibly painful but there was no red spots. I got in the shower and put the hot water on them and expressed a bit, but then when I got out I got all headachey and nauseaus. I was crying I was in so much pain and praying that DD wouldnt wake up for a few hours. I then got in a warm bath to try and ease the pain that was in my lower back and all down my legs which worked but then I felt like I was going to be sick. I got out, got back into bed and then threw up everywhere. My head was killing and we had no panadol so I took 1 nurofen tab (I hope that wasnt too bad) I then managed to fall asleep until midnight. This morning I woke up at 5:30am to feed again and feel much better however DD hasnt slept properly since (only 10min stints) and I am exhausted.

I'll be back for personbals, she is upset again.!!!!! Go to sleep child!!!

[Olive]

ali you sure you dont have mastitis???
your breastpads are will be in the mail today. sorry for the delay :reface:

[AliBaby]

Jols, i looked everwhere on my breasts for red spots and got dp to check under side of them but couldn't see any marks. i have never felt that sick though, that is the worst i have felt post birth. DP was thinking maybe i had a surge of hormones or something seeming i was achey in all my girly bits. I was aso bleeding more heavily yesterday than any other day post birth. Its strange though as i feel fine today and the pain all over my body has gone.

No worries about the breast pads, you are doing me a massive favour so whenever you get round to it.

laura- big you are not a failure at all. You need to tell yourself each day that you are a great mum and are doing everything you can for your two beautiful kids. I'd maybe talk to the doctor about increasing your supply if you want to keep breasfeeding and you could always do the top up feeds with formula.

Det- we do the tight wrapping as well, makes a massive difference to the length of sleep she will have. Hope the migraines go away.

Meg- i hope they listen to you it must be awful seeing your baby being sick and in pain.

Shell- i hope dp is sorry today, sometimes they need to be reminded that they arent 18 anymore and they have responsibilities.

Kaz- i wish i could help you in regards to your rash. it looks painful, do you think you are alergic to any medication they may have given you?

OP- did they tell you how long it takes for the epi to heal up?? sounds like isabel is doing really well.

Nai- i didnt have the heart to tell dp yesterday that the smile that he got was just wind!

hi to everyone else

[~Kaz~]

Laura - you haven't "failed" hun. You're doing your absolute best by Bella. Breastfeeding is damn hard work. I agree with the others - go and seek some advice about how you could increase your supply - there is nothing to stop you feeding her and then topping up with formula afterwards.
Meg - I hope the hammock works and the new GP takes your concerns seriously.
Odette - We wrap Mr. J. We have his hands up near his face like AJP described. There is a great brand of stretchy wrap called "gr8x" that is fantastic for getting him tightly wrapped. Much better than muslin.
AJP - It has been itching like CRAZY!! As an indication, I was able to mostly ignore the PUPPS type rash on my belly in the week before birth but I cannot stop itching this!! It is marginally better today so hopefully the cortisone cream is working. for you hun. Don't know how you keep going with a toddler after hitting that tiredness wall in the afternoon. Look after yourself.
Shell - Thanks for the wind drops name. for your DF's performance but glad you are feeling better today.
Ali - Sorry you had such a shocker last night. Sounds like you were unwell. I hope Ashlyn settles for you soon

AFM - Mr. J has been a lot more sleepy during the last few feeds. He is difficult to keep awake through the whole feed and they have been getting shorter on each side. Could he just be getting better at draining the breast do you think?

[Nai]

Laura, you haven't failed! You have fed for nearly 6 weeks - and that is fantastic! Go and see a LC but FWIW I know people who have topped up BF with formula from birth to 12 months and maintained a supply. I was laughing at you freaking out at being 21 - if you had come to my 21st you would have been 4 years old I am planning DP's 40th at the moment!!

Det, we double wrap J as the little houdini can get out of just about anything but wakes if she does

Ali, hope you feel better!

Kaz, my mum had a rash like that after having me and it was a reaction to J&J Baby Oil. Have you used anything on your lega at all?

Shell, I hope your DP has a headache today

[Olive]

kaz i really hope you get answers for that rash soon, makes me itch looking at it

ali if you feel like that again make sure you see a dr...please!!!

nai hun you dont look your age!!

it my 7th wedding anniversary today

[shellbell3]

AJP- Happy anniversary! Any plans for a nice dinner (made by hubby ) My Df gets up and acts like nothing is wrong and I got ****ty and swore at him so we haven't spoken since! I hope he has a headache and is suffereing!

Nai- Whens your DP turning 40? Df is going to be 40 in April so we've been planning party. We've decided on sit down lunch so kids can come and I didn't want a dinner cause it'll mean trying to get home with 2 overtired kids and trying to settle them alone.

Ali- Thats quite strange all that going on and now feeling better, hopefully it was just a one off passing thing. Maybe your body being overtired and exhausted?

Kaz- Does the breast feel empty after he feeds? Em can drain a breast in 8 mins and I keep thinking its not long enough but when i try squeeze anymore out its empty. If you are worried maybe change his nappy so to wake him a bit more to have extra feed.

Meg- I hope someone listens to you, it must be awful seeing her in pain. You'd know if you went thru the same thing with J and you see how E is all day you'd know better than any Dr! When do you see the GP? Chiro could be good I've heard positive stories about helping reflux.

A friend of mine has an 11 month old and another with a 9 week old so we've decided to start our own little mothers group monday arvos. So we are meeting up this arvo, its nice to have something on on a regular basis and gets me out of the house! The days pass easier and I don't have to look at mess!

[Nai]

nai hun you dont look your age!!

I don't act it either!

congrats on 7 years!!

DP is 40 in May - we are just having a party at home. I will send DD1 to Ballarat with my mum for the weekend I think.

[Olive]

I don't act it either! .

nothing wrong with that!!!

shell i hope he has a headache too mean arnt i!!!

i have mothers group monday arvo too,like you i love getting out and it breaks the day up!