Hey girls!!! I haven't been on BB much these days and when I am, I'm in the BFing threads as I've had some BFing issues I've had to work through.... it's been full on!
But Ava and I are getting there.... hopefully soon I'll be a pro!! Still expressing for top up feeds and if I don't have enough EBM to give her, I use formula. We have had the help of a Lactation Consultant who has been fantastic support and advice. Wish I'd done it when I left hospital rather than wait 2 weeks. My R nipple has only just healed it was very damaged and painful, i would cry every time she got on and I'm pretty good with pain normally.

Ava loves her tummy time each day and her bath time.... we make it really fun and we sing to her while she's in the bath and she loves it. We pour water over her head too as a MW told us to do that from day 1. Get her used to it and when she starts swimming school hopefully at 4mths she won't be too scared of water.

Baby Blip - how are things with feeding going? I know you've had a few problems aswell.... do you find it's gotten easier the last 2 weeks? I feel each week does get easier.

Sterla - love your new ticker!!! I love mine too! sounds like your little guy is getting fed well and BFing is going well for you... keep up the great work. I'm a bit envious cos' its' been so hard for us here with the whole BFing thing.... but we are getting there. Expressing is so time consuming so if you can avoid it, then avoid it! I have to express after each feed for top ups.

Ava was slow to gain weight and lost some weight, gained, then lost etc due to feeding issues. On Monday, she was 3.78kg and yesterday..... 4.11kg!!!!! WOOT!! She's gained so much..... YAY. Such a petite little 8pounder. She's still in size 0000!

big hugs to you all and your bubs! My little girl is 5wks tomorrow!!!! OMG it goes too fast..........