Hows everyone? Today is the first day for mum and Sammy on their own as DH has gone back to work this morning. AS much as I was ready to have hom go back to work, its actually been quite nice to have the whole house to myself (well almost!!) and I am enjoying my first day as a stay at home mum! Sammy has been good, a bit fussy over the breast sometimes but usually, its because she needs to be changed ( she doesn't like to feed with a dirty nappy, how very ladylike!) but all and all, she is doing well and settling really well.
Blip: I can see your frustration with the MCHN, is there perhaps another one you can consult with or is she the only one? How much weight has Darren put on/lost since he has been out of hospital? I;m glad he has started to put on weight, I'm sure he'll fatten up in no time! I think your LC had a point though. I;ve got a bouncer and Sammy is almost able to fit into it now but I agree with your LC (and I know you may not want to hear this),but it is important that you do get a bit of time to yourself (even if its for 5 minutes) mummy matters too, its not about being selfish either, its about balance, but you do what feels right sweetie.
Sterla: Glad to see Oli is doing well and has been a good baby. As for BF in public, I;ve done it in the car a couple times in the back seat in the Mall parking lot. That can be an option for you if you feel a bit intimidated but the nursing rooms are great at my mall, a nice curtain and bench, not sure what they are like in Tassie. In the end though, if Oliver is hungry and you have to feed him in public, just don't worry about it and if some people stare at you or give you dirty looks, well let them stare or ask them if they'd rather have hear screaming baby, its all very natural and the bub usually covers 90% of the breast. It will get better the more you do it.
Melanie Kate: hows it all going? If you are wetting all these wet nappies AND putting on weight, I dsare say your little buba is doing just fine!
Andjxx: 600 gr is great!! I usually get Sammy fed and asleep within 1.25 hours, apart from her 2 "witching" hours which usually is from 10:30am-11am til about midday and dinner time til about 7pm but some days are better than others. Although there was 3-4 days over a week ago where she turned into a lil fuss-pot and wouldn't sleep for ages. I hope Harris settles a bit for you and gives mummy a bit of sleeping time at night soon. Is Harris sleeping more than 3 to 3.5 hours during the day in one sleep?
1pj: I wish they could tell us too, but then we wouldn't all be on here rattling on about what we THINK they are telling us eh? :P I hate it when Sammy starts creaming in public too, makes me feel a like a bad mum even though I know I am not. I'm sure we'll all get better and more confident as we go along.
Hi to everyone else I missed...One more question from me, where can I find a free baby ticker??? CAn anyone tell me?
My little princess is about to wake and I need to put the washing out first so better get going
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