Well our first night at home went really well...couldn't be happier! Harley slept alot since 12noon and had a few feeds, then had one at 11.20 and fed for nearly 40mins before going to sleep for 6 hours!! Couldn't be happier that he gave us a good sleep...then fed him at 6am and he had a bit of awake time and just fed him about 20mins ago and is asleep again.
He is doing so well and mummy is getting the hang of breastfeeding so all very happy!!
So happy we all have our precious bubs, and I sure know the wait was worth every minute! I did really well, only really cracked once, wanted to on a few occasions when the pain of my joints got to me. Was so good having Kim to share the whole overdue experience then share the same day our boys were born!! Think its so wonderful! And so glad we did it without being induced! Also having a drug free labour, which I never thought I could do!
Well I'm gonna go sit for a bit while Harley sleeps, we have Robs aunt and uncle coming today, then a few visitors tomorrow, and the midwife is coming tomorrow morning for the heel pr*ck test.
U girls take care and enjoy ur beautiful bundles!! Will be back on later to see how u are all going
I am BF but last night due to me not having slept and it being a mucked up day (whole new thread) i gave him 50ml of formula....slept from 11 until 3am when he woke up choking on vomit....had a BF and was back to sleep at 5am....and never woke (and probably wouldnt have either) til the midwife came to check him out at 10! This boy loves his sleep.
He lost 210 grams, has a bit of jaundice as far down as his belly button but the middy was extremely happy with both Zach and me!
Ive had a great night sleep and feel on top of the world. The girls adore their brother so much, Chelsea is always kissing his head and patting his back. Jasmine just points and starts talking in her own lingo to him...its so sweet.
I feel like a new women today! Belle went from two hourly to 3 hourly feeds yesterday, which isn't that big of a difference, but it is when it come's to sleeping at night. And to top it off both her and my little man (who was in our bed last night) slept until 7am this morning so I am feeling more refreshed today than I have in weeks Woot Woot I hope she keeps the 3 hourly feeds up. I doubt my DS will keep sleeping till 7am though as he is normally a 5:30am on the dot kind of kid, but this morning was a much appreciated sleep in by him.
Is anyone else still bleeding quite heavily? I asked the doc at our check up yesterday and she said to "keep an eye on it" what does that mean? How do I know how much is too much???? hmmmmm the joys of it. Belle is back to her birth weight already ~ she gained 140grams in 7 days ~ what a trooper.
Serena I had the same concerns with bleeding which ironically seems to have almost disappeared now and was told to just be aware of clots and or smell. Other than that can be quite normal to bleed for 6 weeks in varying degrees of heaviness. Yay Belle and the 3 hourly feeds...clever girl!
Kim glad the midwife is happy with you both. Ruby has slight jaundice as well..can still see it in the whites of her eyes, but it didnt really affect her other than that. I can remember with Sammy having it he was just so sleepy and wouldnt wake to feed. Glad Chelsea and Jasmine love their little brother so much. Is it weird saying son/brother??LOL
Deb glad your first night home went well. Hope little Harley doesnt mind his heel***** test too much poor darling. At our hossy it was lovely as they encourage mums to feed bubs while they do the test so its not as stressful for them which was nice.
Jodie glad little Harmony Grace is settling in so well to your family.
Amanda glad JD is going well. He certainly sleeps well!
Weve had a gorgeous day. Princess Ruby has been so patient with us taking piccies of her in varying poses ..poor darling. Shes sleeping soundly in her little cocoon chair now..its so snuggly. Little else to report...all is good!
morning girls, has anyone noticed their little ones dried up cord bit is starting to fall off or bleed a little. Poor JD's stump started bleeding a little the other day just a bit on his singlet. Its not swollen or pussy or smelly just looks like its going to fall off soon. I guess it happens soon doesn't it?
It was my night shift last night. He is usually a little cranky come 5-7ish but last night he was great so I had a small glass of wine with dinner and a warm bath while he slept. DH did the 11ish feed and I woke to do the 3.30 feed (by then I assumed my breast milk would be free from the wine as it was 9 hours ago that I had it) he took the boob and gutzed down for 20 minutes before falling completely asleep. I thought yeah this is good 20 min and were done. But dumb me put him in his cot and put his dummy in his mouth and 30 minutes later he was complaining cause it fell out and was cranky and wouldn't settle! So I heated up a bit of formula and he drank 50 ml before crashing again. So by this time it was just after 4am. I put him back to sleep WITHOUT his dummy and he didn't wake till about 8.30 am. He had a wet nappy otherwise I would assume he would have slept longer as he loves his sleep ins in the morning. Now a quick 20 minute bob feed while laying in bed with me he is now sound asleep in his pram (bassinett) and probably will be till lunch time or a wet nappy wakes him up. I think we are doing ok. Certainly happy that he gets more than 2-3 hours between feeds though!
Anyway, might go have my shower and clean myself up a bit I look a fright I am sure! Also got to pump the right boob before it explodes everywhere!
Had the night from hell, both Noah and Xavier, I am supposed to go to my mums group bbq but not sure I am up for it now.
Xaviers umbilicus fell off by day 6, so really quick. It is normal to have a little blood, not a lot and the pussy looking stuff is normal too in small amounts. The belly button is a open wound for the first 3 days of life and needs to heal like any cut.
Well I am going to grab a shower, what I would do without Juz here is beyond me!
Puppies Belle's bled a little bit before falling off on day 6 and it is still a little bloody/weepy now so I wouldn't be too worried about it. Your night sounds so lovely bath and glass of wine how totally lovely.
LMS sorry to hear your had a such a bad night. Hope you can fit in a nap today so your feeling better.
Belle is still on 3 hourly feeds, but was unsettled last night. Not a terrible night though. What's everyone's thought's on comping? I started comping my son when he was about 1 month old (just for the night feeds), but I am unsure if I am going to do it with Belle or not.
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I hope she keeps the 3 hourly feeds up. I doubt my DS will keep sleeping till 7am though as he is normally a 5:30am on the dot kind of kid, but this morning was a much appreciated sleep in by him.
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