Babies Born January 1st ~15th 2009

AF ugh..one good thing with breastfeeding for me is that i dont see it return til bubs is almost one..yay!

Brunette lovely to hear everything is going so well for you. Goodluck with the new job..sounds ideal for you!

Hi Tash nice to hear from you..sounds like little Judd is doing really well. We havent swaddled for a while now...just too hot here!

Glad you are getting some helpful tips Amanda.

Hiya Kim and Kirsten!

Well darling miss Ruby has slept for 5 hours straight for the last three nights...clever little poppet. Its been lovely to get that bit of extra sleep and would be lovely if she continues it! Been great settling back into uni..am finding the nights hard to study as the days are a complete right off with us out and about and juggling Ruby's sleeping, changing feeding with Sammys needs as well, though I just have to stay motivated. Am looking forward to daylight saving finishing so that we can start getting ready for the night earlier..kids are still outside at 7 tonight as its so light and hot!

Jo

I forgot to mention that I've taken Judd off Zantac and put him onto Gaviscon Infant. You get it from the Chemist. I spoke to the GP about his issues, and said that I find that he really hates the taste of the Zantac and you can only give it to him twice a day and he seems to froth at the mouth and want to bring it up so I don't think it's really agreeing with him. She suggested the Gaviscon Infant as it's for babies and toddlers and Zantac is for anyone.

You can give them up to 6 doses a day, which I did on day one but only did 4 today as it's really filling and a bit much for him still. Will try 3 doses tomorrow and see if that's a good amount for him as he has been much more settled since I've been giving it to him in the last 2 days. The immunisation didn't seem to give him any side effects at all, so I'm happy with that too.

Take care and have a good long weekend.

Hi girls,
Well JD is wonderful. He now has playtime after each feed during the day and I love it. I read to him and he sits there laughing and staring at me while he smiles. I cant get enough of him. Such a huge difference from the way I felt in the first month. I think it has helped that the reflux is settling down all thanks to the Zantac. I just put it in his bottles 3 times a day so its much easier. I read that you could do that, so its much easier than fussy with him which he hates.

He had his needles on Friday and after waiting for over 2 hours to see the Dr he was very brave and only cried for about 10 minutes before falling back asleep. He now weighs 5.5kg. I thought he weighed more but I was wrong. Last night he slept from 1.30am till I had to wake him up at 8am this morning. I think he could have stayed in bed longer but I didn't want him getting to grumpy. So he is impressing us thats for sure.

I went to the craft fair today and got some lovely scrapbooking material so I can start making some nice pages of him. Might get time tomorrow if he has a nice nap after Mothers Group. I am so excited that this year will be my first Mothers Day although I doubt we will do anything special but it would be nice to go for a picnic somewhere just the three of us. Will see how we go.

Hey girls

Things are going really nicely with Harley, lately he has been sleeping about 6-7 hours, then wakes for bottle, and goes back down for 4 hours, so normally I wake either 2am or 3am and then he goes to either 6.30 or 8am! Pretty happy bout that.

I've had my first AF as well and boy its not been nice, cos I've had breakthrough bleeding due to missing the pill a couple of days when we went camping, so since having Harley i've only prob had a week and half break of no bleeding at all!! Its had me down in the dumps and my anxiety has started up again, having all these attacks, and the other night we went to get dinner, got home and once I was out of the car and had Harley, I felt like I was going to tip over, Rob had to take Harley and I just had to sit down, think it was cos my blood level was low and due to not having enough water, but yeh it bought on another attack...so I went to bed after Harley had his bottle at 8pm and we both got 6 hours sleep!
I just don't know wat to do about this anxiety, I feel like i'll be better going back on the medication... even though I don't want to rely on it, but I know I relaxed alot better with it... I just have this one huge fear, ever since I had a horse fall that caused my anxiety, and since having children, this fear is stronger, and thats of death...so everytime something is going wrong with me, I think the worst... I know I should speak to someone, but I just don't know if its going to cost me alot... I have so many issues that have happened thru my life, I'm finally so happy but this anxiety is driving me crazy!!!

Sorry to ramble on... but I needed to get it off my chest...

Hope u girls are all well and Amanda I'm so happy for u and JD!! Really makes me smile to hear u guys going well :)

All good here. I had my MIL arrive on Thursday night. She was ment to fly home last night but Jetstar screwed up her ticket so she had to fly home on a 7am flight today with Virgin...was great to have her an extra night though!

Sickness....Chelsea vomited all over her bed and carpet last night.....now today Jasmine is sick with a cold...:pray: that Zachery doesnt get it now.

He was soooo wingey last night i had ti give his last feed at 930pm....i knew he'd wake early...i was thinking maybe 5/6am instead of the usual 7am...but nope...345am!!!!

Craig had to get up at 430 to take his mum to the airport but he got an earlier wake up!

Anyhow, Zach was back to sleep by 5am and only just woke again at 11am :)

I feel horrible and feel im getting sick now too :(

Deb thats not good about the anxiety, maybe some meds or even talking to some one will help you deal with it a bit?

Deb I posted a big post last night but I lost it, bummer! You can get your GP to put you on the same program I am on. Its through Medicare and they pay for I think 12 visits to a physcologist (sp?). Anyway there is no harm in asking. You usually have to fill out a few questions to see if you qualify or not but its easy. Well worth a try, what have you got to loose. I am actually starting to feel a lot more in control more than I ever have. Which makes me wonder if I should have been on these meds a while back. I haven't had a panic attack in a few weeks now and that seems to be making JD happier also as they can pick up on our moods.

Anyway, I am off to the gym soon so better get ready. Take care girls.

Sorry ladies that i have not been posting - so busy as you can understand - at the end of the day I look around the house and it looks like I have not done a thing and yet have been flat out. April doing well - for the 3 nights before last she slept 6 hrs straight, then 6 hrs and then 8 hrs. Last night she woke up at 1.30am tho so Im not getting too excited just yet. But I think last night I should have gotten her up at 10.30pm just for a feed to get her thru the night - work in progress anyway. It's DS that's pretty much driving me around the bend at the moment - boy I hope this stage passes quickly. I read your posts when I can. Love to you all and to your beautiful babies. Would love to have a catch-up if you guys were planning one.

Paula I know how u feel with ur DS, its Charlotte that drives me crazy here! Harley is a pretty good baby, just like his sister was, but now shes 2.5 and boy its just nuts!! But still I love her heaps!

Amanda: thanks for that info, will bring it up to the doctor when I see him hopefully this Sunday! I just wanna feel sane again lol! But I guess it comes with the job lol

I'll keep u posted to how I go... I've felt a bit better the past couple of days, but yeh anything seems to set me off!!!

I've got my sister, her hubby and kids staying with me till Saturday so hopefully it goes well...will be interesting seeing how my niece and Charlotte go!

I had Harley sleeping 6 hours last night, been giving him dreamfeeds at night cos he seems to be out to it by 6pm and I just dont think he would sleep thru as good, so dream fed him around 10.30 and he went thru till 5am! Couldn't be happier atm!

We got Larissa to sleep between 9pm and 8am! She's just getting more perfect everyday!! We sent off for her aussie and uk passports today, hopefully theyll come back soon. Not really much else to say apart from shes spewing a lot at the moment so the doc has asked us to get a urine sample for her to check if its a urine infection and i have to have an ultrasound done to see if theres a reason why i'm still bleeding.

Amanda, I can't believe at 5.45 you were getting ready to go to the gym! You are amazing!!!

The mental health nurse who figured out that I had PND organised a pram walk with another couple of mums with PND. Today we meet up and had a lovely walk around some lakes and bush land and then had a coffee and chatted. It was only me and one other mum this time as the other mum was hospitalised again as she has PND very badly. It was great to go for a good work out and worked up a sweat. We are going to meet up again next Wednesday and do it again and hopefully we will do it every week. I am getting more confident with taking JD out and about now. But I still need to settle him in the sling before putting him in his pram.
I am going to attempt to do the grocery shopping with him tomorrow when my mum comes over. Cross fingers that goes well. I explained to the nurse that I am still anxious about JD crying but now mainly when he does it in front of other people and especially at Mothers Group. She explained that if I dont start getting JD used to settling with other people like family and child care workers etc then he will have a very hard time when it comes to going to day care and school and its not fair on him and it will end up causing him to be an anxious child especially when I am not around. Well that really spoke to me and now I am going to try and make sure that I do that more often.

Well I better go and make my dinner. JD self settled again this afternoon so I pray he sleeps till 8ish when he is due for his shower and bottle. I am getting a lot of smiles and cooing out of him when he is awake now, I find I am not getting anything done cause I just want to sit and play with him. Which reminds me I better empty the dishwasher. See ya lovely mummies.

Hey all.

Kim - Sorry to hear that your household is sick again. I hope that it goes quickly & that you're all back on the mend soon. Patrick has a cough, but nothing too bad thank goodness.

Amanda - it's great to hear that you little man is starting to get better and not in so much pain as he was before. It helps to have a happy baby when you're suffering from PND. Helps you to cope better on the bad days I find. I've had Judd on Gaviscon Infant and ran out. Well I found out today how much that has helped him with his spewing. It's been down my top, all over his cot and the floor! So I shot out this evening and got 2 boxes from the chemist to make sure I don't run out again!

Deb - I think that Amanda's suggestion was perfect. I too used the new psychologist medicare system last March when my depression came back, AND I am still medicated. It's called a mental health assessment. Best thing you can do for yourself chick!

AFM - madly moving furniture to get the house painted. Going all Antique white throughout, so Kim it will look v different next time you come over!! Taking Judd to Dr tomorrow as I think he has a hernia in his belly button of all places! I've read up on it and apparently it's common and can be left alone until they are 5. Will see what they say tomorrow as I think he has discomfort with it.

BFN!

Aww Tash that sounds very nice...cant wait to see it when its all finished!! GL at the doctors tomorrow

Hi Mummies

Haven't been around for a few of days so I'm pleased there hasn't been much action in here.

Amanda - What a great idea to have catch ups with another mum with PND. It must be so comforting to be able to share your experiences. I hope it continues to go well for you.

Deb - sorry you're having a tough time hun. You seem like such a lovely person - you deserve to be happy!! I hope that medicare can help you. :hug:

Kim - what a bummer you are all sick - I hope you and your babies are feeling better really soon!

Steph - I hope Larrisa is ok. Great that you got her passports - do you plan on taking her to visit your family in the UK soon?

Paula - Great to hear April is doing so well.

Tash - I hope Judd is ok. Let us know how you go at the docs.

Harrison had his first lot of immunisations today. I made DF come with me and hold him - I couldn't look. The poor little guy screamed! As soon as they were finished I grabbed him at put him straight on the boob!! I held him so tight and kissed his little head. I think me and DF were more traumatised than him!
We had our first mothers group session yesterday. It was great - they all seem really nice too. It was so cute seeing all the other bubs!
Things have just been so busy here lately. Harrison has already been to his first funeral unfortunately. A good friend of ours father passed away - he was only 59! Then on top of that, last night a friend of my DF's passed away!!! So it looks like another funeral for us next week. It's so sad :cry:
All in all though we couldn't be happier with our little man. I feel so very lucky every day!!
I hope all your beautiful bubs are doing well and treating their mummies nicely :D

Victoria i didnt realise you lived close to me either...glad to hear Harrison is going well. Immunisations are always harder for mum and dad i think! Sorry to hear about the 2 passings :hug:

Aww I'm sorry to hear of ur news Victoria, pass on my condolences to ur DF

Well Harley has been very fussy today with bottles...could it be a growth spurt? He is 8 weeks today...
I got his needles on Sunday :( so not looking forward to it, going to get DP to hold him and then give him big cuddles after it!

Hi everyone...

Victoria I am sorry about that..Condolences to your DF..

Deb-I got Ryley's needles done on Tuesday..I got dad to hold him for me I couldn't do and he cried afterwards but he had lots of mummy cuddles and panadol he was okay..

Kim-sorry to hear your sick..Know the feeling..

Puppies-I have depression but so far lucky not to have PND..I always here to chat..

Steph-I was wondering where you been...Glad to see you and Larissa are doing okay..

Hello to everyone else I missed hope you all are well..

AFM-I gotten over this flu/cold but the sneezes have come back..Grrrrrrrrr......I got Ryley's 2months needles and yeah I had a little cry glad dad was there.. i am going to see a chiro for him because of his head he has been sleeping on one side and not on the side where his bump is as i they had to vacuum him out lol so i am a little concern and a friend suggested to see one and i see how it will go. He been lifting his head up 2 and laughing and smiling as well..He is also still waking up every 3 hours :( Please tell me that someone else baby does this..I am wondering if he ever will sleep through..The longest he has slept for is 10:30pm-3:30am..

Kirsten i promise you Ryley WILL sleep through....just when im not sure, all babies are different. Chelsea started around 9 weeks old....Jasmine was about 6 weeks...and Zach..yeah he was nice and early..about 3 weeks. For your sake i hope it is soon.

FYI.....5 hours is classed as sleeping through for a baby :)

Kirsten like Kim has said, 5 hours is classed as sleeping through. Please dont be worried..babies have little tummies so get hungry! Its completely normal to be waking during the night. Ruby is my first out of 5 to actually do a 5 hour stretch...its completely new for me! Little Ryley is doing just fine and you are doing a wonderful job!

Jo

Kirsten what we have been doing with JD is he usually has a fed at around 4ish then sleeps through till 8ish then we feed him again then and he has his shower etc and then at midnight we give him a dream feed even if he is still asleep he gets another bottle and that will usually take him till 7ish. Sometimes he drinks all the dream feed and some times he leaves a bit. But he can cry out at about 4ish for his dummy. His eyes are still closed and so I know he is not awake he just wants his dummy.

I don't know if that helps you but I thought I would mention it. The nurse told me about the dream feed and also I read it in a book called 'Save our sleep'. This book has some great ideas that you can follow and focuses more on a routine based feeding which I like cause I know I can work around JD's feeds instead of guessing when he is hungry. I also keep a small notebook that I write in every day what time he fed, did he poo, what medicine he got and how he settled etc. It helps me to look back and see that he is improving and also I forget when he has his last feed and always go back to my book.

Ooopp...Zach fed at 6am today....back to bed round 7 (we had a play time laying in bed..was nice) then he spewed. So finally got him back to bed at 730....and i went back to sleep and only just woke up...my poor girls were even stillin bed til now!!!

6am is Zachs new wake up time...not 7am anymore. Its a bit hard on the eyes....but thats ok...DLS ends at the end of the month so it will be back til 7am then...LOL

Time for a new thread.