Hey Kym,
Try prune juice diluted half with water. Mix other fruit juice in for flavour if she won't take it. Warm baths, tummy massage and bicycling of the legs can help move bowels. If you have a big adult bath, have a bath with her. She might enjoy the comfort and you can rub her tummy. Good luck ok, we're here for you.

I had a crisis friday night. Called theu acute mental health team and now they call me every day to check how I'm going. Today was really good. Elouise is definitely an outdoor baby. She got agitated every time we went inside. She went to sleep nearly an hour ago. Nice. She's settling down a bit more.

I see a psychiatrist tomorrow morning. I'm going to ask for medication. I know it will take a little while to start working but the longer I leave it, then I have to use so much effort when I start therapy and the medication might make it easier for me to relax and work things out.

Going to get a sippy cup soon. Her water bottle is a little stumpy and heavy when there is more than 50mL in it. She tries to hold it up, but its a bit hard. When she tries to drink herself more often, then I'll get one of those Nubys with the handles.