Babies Born January 16th ~ 31st 2009 #2

[sydney moose]

Hi everyone,

Sorry for being MIA for a while but as you know, I have a hard time keeping up with one group, nevermind a second one and verytime I seem to be up to date with all your posts and about to write my own story, Sammy wakes up! I've been trying to keep reading how all your little ones are doing but (lets face it you were always a chatty bunch) and am sorry to hear a lot of you seems to be having issues with reflux and other health issues ( Soph especially, hope they find whats wrong and I agree with Jo, seek a second advice, pooh in blood is not normal) But your group have definately developped a great relationship and Sonie's last post is the prime example of that. I am glad I got to share a bit of that journey with you all and you ladies are all wonderful individuals and awesome mums!

Just thought I would let you know how we have been doing. Samantha and I are going very well. I am enjoying motherhood so much and Sammy is a dream baby. A while ago, I read in your thread about the baby whisperer and how well it worked for Jo and Caleb, we've implemented it pretty much right away apart from the dreamfeed as it never made a difference, Sammy still kept waking up at 3am regardless ( only waking up once though) and the last 3 nights has actually been sleeping through to 5 or 6am, so hoping this is it for us and that Sam sleeps all the way through which is great for a breastfed baby. The routine ROCKS is all I can say! The only issue we have had with her on and off is her weight gain which has slowed again lately and she is still pretty small, but she is happy and very interactive baby and settles really well. So I've been expressing to keep my supply up but thats really been the only issue and count my blessings for my fortune. She has been having a bit of reflux the last couple weeks but we are pretty sure she had a small tummy bug, we took her to the Dr who found nothing wrong but it has improved a lot in the last couple days, so fingers crossed, we were right and this is not a reflux problem developping for her.

Runnermum: you would be very proud of me, I've already lost 2 kilos from my pre-pregnancy weight and power walking everyday, am aiming to lose another 8 kilos by mid July and another 10 by Christmas! My daily walks have become so enjoyable and I push myself to work out harder each day. I am even thinking about doing a half marathon in October! You were always an inspiration for me when pregnant and still cannot believe you ran almost to the end!

I cannot remember if I came in after Sammy was born to tell you about the birth Story or not ( I am yet to write it..soon soon) but wanted to thank you all for being great support in the AGONIZING 11 days after my EDD and throughout my pregnancy.

Wishing you all healthy bubs and happy bubs and will make sure I pop in once in a while to say hi.

Mxxx