Whose little one still doesn't smile a lot? Dash is 9.5 weeks now and will smile but you have to work really hard for one. Guess he hasn't had much to smile about last few weeks with the bad reflux. He still has the newborn reflex where he shakes his arm and leg (only on left side now) when stretching and waking....anyone else with a bub still doing this?
Jo and Runner: Another option is Zantac (I had a choice of this or Losec)...it is liquid but need a script and costs $20 for the bottle that will last forever, it is huge! It tastes awful though, like mouthwash, but since Dash is bottle fed we can put it in his bottle no prob.....when we were giving it to him before a feed he would get upseet and then not feed.
Dis aned Soph: Thanks for info on the Wiggles, hope you enjoy the show with your little ones. I think I will buy the tickets and hope that DH can have the day off and either go with DD or watch Dash - I am not too confident going out with two to a big event (it's a new world lol) especially when my DD is going through the "I can do it by myself" phase and the "run as fas as you can and hide from mummy" phase. Your boys are doing a great job chubbing up nicely - bet they are just too cute!!
Jo: Is Caleb still rolling over?
BIG hello to everyone else!!
REN: How is little Ava going? Hope that the breastfeeding is still working for you both and that she is sleeping those longer stretches for you like she started doing. Hopefully you haven't posted because you are getting some nice rest or enjoying your happy bubba!!
Mummy brag moment (throw all the tomatoes at me that you want lol).....Dash has slept from 8.30/9.00pm - 7.00-7.30am for 4 nights in a row now. So 10-11 hours without waking up once! YEAH!!!! I feel really lucky and hope he keeps it up (if not, that's ok too). I am stoked that he is doing this at 9 weeks old....it's a nice relief with all the upset and worry of severe reflux....no way that he would be able to do this without his meds! I guess that bottle feeding has helped as well with this but it is a great feeling getting a full nights sleep. Now, to work on those smiles. Hope that those who need a full night sleep get one soon as well!!
Linda xx
Last edited by LuckyStar; March 18th, 2009 at 08:46 AM.
Orange - yep Caleb is still rolling over, the midwife was shocked! hahaha its so cool though, when he does it he just looks at me so casually like "whats the big deal mum *blink blink* its just what i do" hahaha
I have found a new way to get Caleb off to sleep when his reflux is bad or he is severly overtired, i cant pat him on the back to send him to sleep (because of the reflux) so i just turn up the white noise and pat the mattress next to his head, it takes 5 mins and hes off in la la land, only had to do this yesterday cos he was overtired and now hes back to going into his cot awake and falling asleep by himself.
My dad arrives today!! woohhoooo! Caleb is getting his vax tomorrow so im dragging dad with me, he can hold Caleb and i might have to just leave the room!!!! I can then blame Grandad if he cries hahahaha
hi there,
well, doctor was very nice, listening and understanding. We got some Gaviston, not anything stronger medication wise at this stage, doctor is cautious not to over perscribe which is good I suppose. Sorry if the spelling is not right, I am too tired.
I was told to handle her very gently after breastfeeding - no patting, jiggling, bouncing etc - makes sense! We seemed to have done everything else - raised the cot, feeding in upright position, holding her there for 10 mins at least after feeding etc, do not eat certain things (for me - no dairy, limited sugar, no caffiene etc).
Now ladies - a question about wraps and wrapping - our Amara likes to be wrapped but she is strong and gets out of it many times and this wakes her up? familiar story? yes, probably! well, I am thinking of buying something I saw called a Swaddleme wrap by Kiddopotamus - it has velcro fastening to keep the little ones tight!
what do you do ? and use? I currently have muslim wraps, but they are quickly getting too small for even my 6 week old Amara -
Yes, she is 6 weeks today!!
jo - have heaps of fun with your dad!! I may try that method of settling for Amara you mentioned too.
Orangefeather - I am envious of your little one sleeping so much during the night - but you deserve the sleep so I am also so happy for you, knowing now how hard it is to have a bubba with reflux.
My Amara is not doing too bad at night - last night slept from 8pm to 2.20am, feed, and then back down again (after spending time upright in my arms for 15 mins or so) until 6am - stirring a bit now and again. I think this is wonderful as I know breastfeed babies do take longer to sleep through the night and she is also only 6 weeks old......I don't expect to have this happen everynight, but it is a start. the main thing to me is that she settles calmly after that night feed !! 2 night ago she did not and we were up from 1.30am to 5.30am..........say no more, it was horrible.
How I managed to get up and stay motivated with my running is beyond me sometimes, it must be just automatic after all these years...
Runner - we use a miracle blanket and it works a treat as Caleb is very strong and gets out of any wrap we have, we cant use anything else but this one. I would say buy one of each, if they both work then fantastic, if one doesnt then you havent wasted heaps on buying two of the same thing that doesnt work (you need at least two for the days you need to wash one)
Runner: Sounds like Amara is starting to sleep well at night, what a good girl!! Dash has Gaviscon with every bottle....without it he vomits. The Zantac simply takes the acidity out of the vomit (but not stop it) iykwim. You should notice a difference very quickly, Amara will be happier on it. As for wraps, Dash uses the Kidopotamus Swaddleme like you suggested. He cannot get out of it - unless he learns how to use his little fingers to undo the velcro lol! Used them on DD as well.
Dash is in a Medium and is 5.5kg if that helps. He can still fit in a small swaddled under the arms which is how he likes it anyway.....he still likes to wave his arms around. They are great because you can change their nappy without unwrapping them and they come in cotton and fleece. We have used this swaddle from day 1 in hospital with both bubs. Dash is now only swaddled at night....this is his night sleep cue. They are hard to find though (well around here anyway) but I know ebay have a heap up for auction (with different designs that you can't get in the shops). Don't know anything about the miracle wrap like Jo suggested (sounds similar though???) but hope that helps.
ETA: About sitting up after a feed......I find I don't need to do that much with Dash anymore as long as he has had his Gaviscon. After 3 weeks, I can now put him down almost straight away if I need/want to. I also add Infacol to each bottle to help with wind so I don't need to tap his back...it comes up on its own now. Hopefully you will notice a big difference too!! Good luck Amara and Runner!! xx
Last edited by LuckyStar; March 18th, 2009 at 10:33 AM.
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