Babies Born February 2008 #2

[Esme]

Hi all,

Ash - Jasper has his unsettled periods too; he squirms, kicks his legs and just screams of the top of his lungs, sometimes so hard that he vomits up some of his food. Most of the time it is due to gas; I can actually feel the bubbles moving. Usually a tummy massage, leg pedalling or a warm hand on his tummy will give him some relief. Some people suggest a warm bath, but I haven't tried that yet. It is so hard to see them in pain and feel so helpless if nothing works. I have started to put earplugs in my ears when I massage him and he doesn't stop crying; it takes the edge of the crying and doesn't grate as much on your emotions. Hopefully it is just a period and they will grow out of it sooner rather than later...

On the other hand though feeding times are starting to increase!!! Over the last three nights he had missed two feeds (6 hour gaps!!!) and had about four four hour gaps instead of the regular 3 hour gaps. During the day he is not as predictable anymore though. Used to be good; 3 hours between feeds; enough time to go into town. But now sometimes 2 hourly, so might have to prepare myself to breastfeed in public. How did you girls find that?

Prama - My supply is all over the place too; sometimes I know I have enough and than all of a sudden he doesn't seem to get enough. I don't know what causes it. I am lucky that motilium works for me, so I can take a tablet when I think I don't have enough, but I am not sure whether I can keep up breastfeeding without Motilium... Will see the doc Monday the 17th for the 6 week checkup, so might quiz her about it. In the meantime don't give up hope! You've been working so hard on it, it has to work out!

Ok, that's my 2 cents worth for the day. Wish everyone a very good day and night!

Esther

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Esther - i love your ticker photo of jasper, it;s just so adorable!!!
Thanks for the tip on leg pedalling - i remember reading about it somewhere but had totally forgotten.
The bath does wonders (IMO) - especially if you give them a bit of a massage as well (my mum showed me how and oh my goodness alex loves it!!). Just be careful when you take him out, last time alex had a bad tummy in the bath he pood in the towel and all over his feet... :
As for Bfing in public... i'm not game... my pump and freezer has become my friend for the eventual JIC.

[Esme]

Ash - Thanks! Yes he is terribly cute and so is Alexander! I just read your birth story; I admire you for doing it without pain relief. I caved in and had a spinal; which I have to say was what I needed because of the lack of a supportive midwife, so hopefully next time better!

There are some good baby massage/settling techniques on the reflux/colic forum, I don't know how to insert links, will try if you can't find it. Another thing that works for Jasper is undo his nappy and part is butt cheeks a little; make sure you are standing to the side or are covered by a towel; can be explosive!!

All the best; I hope it is because of the satay and it will settle soon!

[Sueby]

Hi Everyone,
only time for a quick post. Had a bad day/night and haven't had much sleep. Just had a nap for about 40mins as my DH is home but am finding it hard to switch off.
My MIL had the boys yesterday so I thought I would have a catch up sleep day -- Sophie just wanted to have long feeds and then had trouble going to bed so by last night we were in a bit of a mess. She has fed 3 and a half hourly today so hopefully we are on track for a better night.

Sorry for the lack of personals
Big sleep vibes to everyone
Sue

[RoyaUK]

hi there, sorry for the quick post - will catch up properly later but wanted to share our update. I had been a bit concerned with DD as she is feeding for only 5 to 10 mins then won't take any more and will more than likely fall asleep, then burp then fall asleep somemore. So i was concerned she wasn't getting enough milk in the 5 mins.

my Maternal nurse has just been and it seems she has put on over 700 grams since she was born 10 days ago. So clearly, she's a greedy guts and manages to get all the milk she needs in 5 mins. I was pretty blown away by the weight gain and wondered what the average gain was in the first couple of weeks?

[danda]

I'm back! Zoe was born on the 29th Feb....a gorgeous little Leap Year Bub.
I haven't found the time to pop in here yet to say hi....the computer is upstairs and it's quite a chore to get up here. I had a big 3rd degree tear (on top of an episiotomy) so I am still in recovery mode.
Haven't read all your posts yet either....but I hope all is going well with everyone!
I'll try to pop in more often!

[Jacki]

Hi Ladies
Sorry I have been missing in action over the last couple of days - just can't seem to "get it together". And using old and very slow computer until our usual one is fixed. I have missed way too much to do personals but have quickly skimmed though and sounds like everyone is coping OK.

Danda - congratulations on the arrival of Zoe - a leap year bub ! Less birthday parties to organise!

Roquen - I am demand feeding DS and not in too much of a pattern as yet. Roughly feeding 7.30-8.30pm, 12.30-1.30am and 4.30-5.30am - I am exhausted !

Last night he didn't settle very well after both is feeds. Lots of grunting and groaning so I assume he had a bit of tummy wind. He grunts and groans a lot in his sleep anyway so wasn't too worried but in hindsight I think I should have got him up and helped him out a bit more.

Esme - I will try the tummy rubs and cycling his legs.

Visited MHCN today - obviously no supply issues here with b/f. My little budda has managed to put on exactly 1 kilo since birth. From 4.34kgs to 5.34kgs !! And he is only just over 4 weeks - he's a big one !!!

I am trying so hard to get some sleep during the day but find my mind is racing 100 miles an hour and don't get any - anyone having this ??