Blip: No idea what happened. I'm in shock by the news. I can't believe it.
Are you using a nipple shield too? I am, which is good (Oliver can actually attach), but bad (he always knocks it off and I spill milk everywhere). Try not to worry about Darren - you're a fantastic mummy and will always do what's best - don't let the 'professionals' try and tell you otherwise.
Oliver had his first check-up today and he's doing really well. He has put on 245g on his birth weight, 185g of which he put on in the last week. He's also grown about 3cm in length. He's a very healthy, happy little baby . He did not like being weighed and measured though - he squawked the entire time! We've had such a good run with Oliver - we've been very lucky.
Hi Ladies, my name is michelle and became a 1st time mum to my baby girl Anastasia born on 1st feb weighing 3.5kgs.
I have been looking for a forum of mums with bubs around the same age as i am the only one in my circle of friends that has a baby so no one really understands what its like!
The first 4 weeks were great with bub but she seems to have Reflux, we have the awful times during the day where she just wont settle and seems to be in so much pain... have started her on Zantac so hopefully this will help. Anyone else experiencing these problems?
1pj - Try the co- sleeping - it is a bit scary at first but you get used to where the baby is.
Melanie Kate - Have you tried talking to someone about the bf probs you are having at all? I think you can call the Aust BF assoc counsellors without having to be a member. Also perhaps your child health clinic has a breastfeeding help part - I know ours does. Don't give up hope yet - do some research on improving milk supply.
Sterla - cool that our bubs share a birthday. Cheeky little monkey's to come on Friday the 13th.
Blip - go with your instinct I reckon - it seems to me that every nurse type person has their own ideas about what you should and shouldn't do when it comes to bf. 10g is nothing and could be the calibration on the scales!
MKart - thats no good about the reflux! Hope it gets better.
As for Us - We went to the baby clinic yesterday just for a chat and a weigh. Harris has put on 600g since his birth which is great. The nurse there was great to talk to and gave me some tips about signs of overtiredness.
I bought Harris a baba sling today so that I can be more hands free around thehouse. I still haven't qite got it worked out yet - he doesn't like being in it to sleep in the cradle position. He is sleeping on me upright though which is good enough. We will see how it goes!
melaniekate-Is Lachlan settling now hes on formula?Please Stop being so hard on yourself!!!I am having the same issues and i feel soon i may have to totally formual feed,but you know what?after beating myself up ages i suddenly thought,well everyones different and sometimes you have to do whats best for you!!!For peace,or sanity or for bubs,if mine hasnt gained any this week i will have no choice and feel what do i do?let her go hungry or not?i just not sure if her unsettling issues is hunger or not!!??But I think Bfing for any amount of time is better than none!Hang in there!I am also trying to persevere with the BFing but if i cant i cant,i just cant keep worrying if bubs is getting enough,i may also contact the BFA.
sterla-Glad things are going well,i too have trouble feeding in public,its hard to get the hang of,i did it today and sorta got there!
Mkart86-HI!Sorry your bubs has been in pain its heartbreaking watching,im not sure to be honest but ive been worried lately as My bub has had a few high pithced screaming episodes lately and an older lady friend of mine feels she has colic or reflux,(or shes still hungry)can i ask how you know?I feel i would see it!
blip-Thats awful!Talk about put you off seeing those ladies!!This is my problem with the BFing too,she doesnt seem to be putting on much wieght and everyones telling me to formula feed its frustrating i just dont know what to do!
Andjxx-Can i ask what they said the signs of overtiredness were?I feel she has a feed at times then is awake for ages so then starts to get grissly then ends up really crying untill i finally get her to sleep!Its just someone told me that newborns dont get "overtired"so it must be colic or that shes still hungry!!
well we had a better night but we went shopping today and she just screamed i almost came home but eventually she settled,im not sure whats up,i feel she gets overtired but others have said maybe colic or still hungry.she seems to sleep when she finally gives in i mean surely if she still hungry or in pain shed still cry not go to sleep???sure wish theyd tell us!
sorry me again,i tried to edit but the computers gone nuts!!
Andjxx-do you mind me asking what they said the signs of overtiredness were?Its just i was told today that newborns dont get "overtired".Its just she has a feed then is awake for quite a while then gets grissly then really crys until i get her to sleep and i was told no it must be colic or shes still hungry.
moring ladies!
pj- i think some one in the bellybuddies put it really well with bfing - 'when in doubt whip it out!' i've gone back to that (ignoreing the MCHN ) and it helps darren...mind you he's asleep on my chest atm! im going to a bf clinic at the hossy in a few hours, so i'll post 'bout it for you! as for tired signs yawns and the rubbing of the eyes are the first ones.
- you're a fantastic mummy and will always do what's best - don't let the 'professionals' try and tell you otherwise.
. He did not like being weighed and measured though - he squawked the entire time! We've had such a good run with Oliver - we've been very lucky.
) and it helps darren...mind you he's asleep on my chest atm! im going to a bf clinic at the hossy in a few hours, so i'll post 'bout it for you! as for tired signs yawns and the rubbing of the eyes are the first ones.
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