well today was fun, but of course Georgia decided that she didn't want to sleep in her pram whilst we were out, and wanted hugs right when my lunch came. Luckily I had ordered a caramelised onion and mushroom tart with some goats cheese sprinkled on top, and so I just got one of my friends to hold Georgia whilst I cut it up into bite size pieces and then I could let her sleep in my arms whilst I ate. Funnily she was happy to go back into her pram after I finished eating... what is with kids having a sixth sense about parents eating or being just about to eat food???
Pixie - hi there, does Beth rash look pimply. like tiny little pimply dots all over her cheeks, and maybe her forehead. If so it could be what they used to call a milk rash. Not sure what the correct name is. Georgia got hers at about 5 weeks and it was gone by 7 weeks. Most babies get it (at least most BF babies, not sure about formula) between the rash and the hair loss, little Georgia was not at her best in those two weeks, of course she was still the most beautiful baby ever to me.
Hey Mez - if I didn't live so far away from you I would be popping over all the time. if you'd have me of course. Still I'm happy to drive so would be happy to catch up much more than we currently do. In fact DH and I would love if you and your DH wanted to come over for lunch on a weekend some time soon. what do you think?
Zee honey, I am so sorry that you have had a miserable day and that you feel lonely. I agree with Mez, you should definitely try to get into a mothers group, I am sure that would help a bit. I can imagine how hard it would be not knowing anyone, people just aren't so friendly with their neighbours anymore are they? if you don't have a mothers group in your area, maybe you can join a playgroup or something like that. Also I would check with someone about the bleeding. I don't think that you necessarily should still be bleeding. how long did it last with Laila?
Hi feeb - I think that just having another adult in the house makes a big difference to how tired you feel. I'm glad you are out and about having fun too. I am planning to stay in a couple of days next week after Gigi's imunisations in case she has a reaction or is extra sleepy.
Hey Tan - I am not planning on giving Georgia panadol unless she needs it. I heard the news item that SW was referring to as well, but I don't think I would risk her having a fever without giving her panadol cos babies can get very sick from being overheated. Also she only has little legs so if they are really sore and she can't sleep then I might use it too. However I was reading an article recently which said that breastfeeding whilst the child gets the needle results in less crying and pain, because something in the milk release endorphins in the baby which makes them feel good. so I guess if she is crying a lot when we get home I will probably just give her lots of extra feeds to get her through it.
Hi Belle - oh you poor thing. that is awful for you that you are having marriage problems. just hang in there hon if you can. just a suggestion, feel free to completely disregard it, but maybe try writing a letter to your DH which says all the things that you are feeling, cos I know that sometimes when we try to talk to our partners about sensitive issues they can get defensive or try to start a discussion and you end up off track and not saying what you really need to say. You could give him the letter and tell him you would be happy to talk to him about everything in it after he has read the whole thing. anyway just an idea, but I wouldn't do it when either of you are exceptionally tired, because then no one is ever reasonable.
ok well i have certainly written enough, so better get going. bbl. hi to everyone I missed.
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