Great news Amanda! So Pleased everything went well and you feel good about it.
PLC - thanks for the advice. Things seemed to be back to normal last night, so feeling much better about that. I guess when things are going so well it's easy to think something is wrong when bubs has an off day/night.
Kirsten - how sweet of your brother to buy you a cot.
Steph - must be hard having a house full of people. Maybe you should put some 'rules' in place. Like you said, you are the one who will have to deal with any problems that may arise. Can you talk to your DP about it? Hope you can work it out.
Kim - I look forward to reading your birth story.
Big hello to everyone else. I'm so pleased that everyone seems to be doing so well.
We had our 2 week check up today and Harrison is going great! I am so lucky to have such a good bub.
Is anyone else a bit down about their post baby body? I'm by no means stressing about it, but everytime I get dressed it is a struggle to find things that fit me! I complained to DP yesterday and he said 'Honey you have just had a baby' I said to him 'The baby was in my stomach not my thighs and butt!' LOL... It's silly I know, but I can't wait to be able to get back into the exercise and do something about it! I do have amazing boobs though I guess I should make the most of them while they last!
He cluster fed from 830pm-11pm.....gave him a bottle of formula at midnight and he slept til 7am!! My boobs were killing by the time he finally woke though!
He isnt handling the heat to well today....has heat rash....and feeding so often!
Well this morning I was all ready to give up on breastfeeding, but after having my midwife visit, I'm feeling a bit more positive and going to keep going at it. I've been told to express for 24hours to help my nipples heal as he has nibbled at them a fair bit. Got some stuff to get from the chemist tomorrow to help with my supply. Although when I just expressed before, my supply went up a bit. Looks like my stressing may of lowered it.
Harley is going really well and growing heaps...so thats sort of why I want to give the BF a go cos I know hes gonna put heaps more weight on with formula, not that there is nothing wrong with it.
So will try attaching him again tomorrow after lunch, and with the pump it will help bring out my nipple for him as I have flat ones... I can also express if things get a bit sore again. So here is one happier mum!
Both kids are asleep so I really should get some rest lol
Amanda: So glad your day went well, and hope the results are just as good!
Kirsten: Ryley sounds like he is growing real well!
Kim: Glad u had a good night hun, and that Zach slept so well!
Victoria: I totally understand u about the post baby body, I feel very unattractive, and can't wait to get my weight loss campaign going!
Steph: Glad to hear that Larissa is growing well also!
Big hellos to everyone else and hope u are all well!
Well I feel on top of the world today. I think I have had a win! I think I have figured out that if I feed JD right on 3 or 4 hours or somewhere in between or as soon as he shows signs of hunger before he gets really going then he feds and falls straight back to sleep. I fed him like that twice today. First DH fed him at the U/S and although he was a bit grizzly he settled pretty good. But his lunch time feed and his afternoon feeds I bottle fed the lunch time feed and breast fed the afternoon fed I was able to settle him straight away without even one grizzle. So happy about that BUT at the same time am not getting too excited cause he may just be having a good day, God I pray that he stays like this especially for tonight. DH is going to do the night shift again so that I can get another good sleep as he is working from home again tomorrow. But I do feel bad that he will do 2 nights in a row. But he was up working till 1am this morning well after JD went to bed so its not like his sleep deprivation was because of the baby anyway. Tonight he said he will go to bed a lot earlier. I think we both will.
Hi ladies..had a wonderful day today with lots of visitors. Princess Ruby has been so loved and adored..its so lovely being a baby!
Glad to hear you and your darling babies are going so well.
Victoria I so hear you! Im weighing myself daily and have been on the treadmill each night, but its stilll depressing having limited clothing choices...aaargggh.
Amanda controlled crying is definatley not recommended in babies under 6 months. I have never used it at any age but at our babies age they are trying to communicate their discomfort by crying...they cant do anything else. As frustrating as it can be, it sometimes just takes time to read babies cues. Im so glad the us went well though..am hoping the results are good too.
Kim glad little Zac is going so well...hes putting on sooo much weight wow!
Kirsten wtg on your first outing..yay for you. Glad it went well. Ryley sounds like hes doing soo well..what a fantastic mummy you are!
Deb thats so great you have decided to give bfeeding a go. The midwifes suggestion sounds great, giving your nipples a chance to heal. Its hard when theyve been grazed to feel positive but sounds like you are doing a great job.
I guess I should make the most of them while they last!
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