Morning everyone
Well we had a strange night here last night. Like I said, DD has been getting the hiccups constantly, so last night we decided to try some infant's friend to see if that would help. She didn't get the hiccups but she got really upset and aggravated, didn't settle for a proper nap at all between 7pm and midnight (during that time she would normally be asleep except for feeding times) and she got upset and cried any time we touched her tummy, or laid her on her front, or put her over our shoulder or almost any position for bringing up wind. She was really hungry but because she was soo aggravated she was hurting me and scratching and grabbing at the BB's with her sharp little fingernails. We didn't know what to do with her. She settled down a bit in her rocker with the vibrations on, but she didn't sleep, just kind of snoozed fitfully and looked at the TV. Around midnight I finally found a position she was comfortable with to try to wind her and she fell asleep. She slept until 4.30 and when she woke up she was back to her normal self again. Slept until 8 this morning and again, back to her normal self. It was very weird, I don't think I will give her the infant's friend again, the hiccups are easier to cope with! Bear wants to conduct a double blind experiment to see if it really was the infant's friend but I don't want to take the chance! Anyone else had this problem with infants' friend?
Anyway hi everyone, hope you're feeling better Mel, hope you got some sleep feeb. mez, belle, kel, zee, tasia, tenny and everyone.
we are just going to have a quiet one today - hope everyone has a good day.
Pixie - nope not that problem with infants friend - she just went back to screaming and pulling her legs up with wind pain.... I hope she behaves tonight for you!!!
Feeb - mine snoozes a bit during the day, but I'm not letting it worry me, I don't even look at the time... lol I hope he gets into a better rhythm for you soon though, it sucks when you can't get anything done!! I hope he starts taking his medicine better too...
Belle - yup two lots of antibiotics that are giving me the runs (lovely side effect!!!) Hopefully it will start to clear up soon cos the pain in my belly is seriously making me cranky. Not too bad at the moment, hurts if I cough, sneeze, blow my nose, move...lol
Just a pain that I have come down with a cold, so I sneeze, cough, blow my nose...
Mez - oh I hope she improves greatly for you on the medicine - and you are a great mum!!
Thanks Kel, and for your text too
Tenny - yeah I was told green means too much iron - has gone back to normal colour now (kind of mustardy colour) so the S26 regular must be working... what excellent growth for your bub!!!! well done - woot!!!
Zee - I hope he starts letting you loose and starts to sleep for you! It is so much harder when you have a toddler running around as well isn't it.
Hi everyone, I have finally gotten my butt back into gear and am back on bb. yay. I have been at home and the computer only a few metres away, but to be honest it has been nice to just be focussing on Georgia and being entertained by visiting family and friends, I was sort of having a computer break, except for a few minutes on fb occasionally. I have missed all of you guys though and am going to go back over all the chatter to see what everyone has been up to.
So an update on me and G. She is really a fabulous little baby, so I feel extremely lucky. she actually is sleeping through the night now... well not every night but we are getting there. Last night I fed her at midnight, and then not again until 7am this morning. we didn't hear a peep out of her all night. during the day she sleeps brilliantly too, and I feed her roughly every four hours. except if we are out and about it is a bit more frequently. she is however generally very unsettled between about 9:30pm and midnight. but i can handle that cos it is really the only time we have any issues and is only a couple of hours. she has put on good amounts of weight and is now 3.2 kilos or 7 pound 1. BFing is now pain free so I am very happy. I started mothers group and it seems like it is going to be really fun.
ThePixie - hey there. I haven't used infants friend, not really sure what it is, but Georgia has hiccups all the time too. They seem to go away quickly if we keep her upright after a feed for a bit longer. The hiccups are just a result of an immature digestive system (a bit like how they chuck a bit after a feed) and except for being a bit annoying to listen to (although I actually think they are quite cute) they are pretty normal, and I don't think they cause any distress to the bubs. Do they upset Beth? cos I don't think they last that long age wise. Just until their systems mature.
Mel - you poor dear. I hope you are feeling a bit better today and that your mum is looking after you well.
Feeb - hi there!!! I hope Jacob's cold gets better asap. How are you? I'm really looking forward to the Melbourne catch up. You guys haven't organised a date yet in my absence have you?? If not, then we should organise it for very soon.
Ok well I gotta go watch the football, DH is calling for me to come watch with him. G is asleep for the moment. I will read up on everyone else over the next day or two (cos it will probably take me that long with 16 pages to read) I'll bbl to see how everyones weekends are going.
Did I say a quiet day? LOL we have had visitors in a continuous stream! LOL DD is sleeping well today though, so hopefully there will be no repeats of last night
JK good to have you back. No the hiccups generally don't worry her although I think she was getting annoyed yesterday she had had them like a dozen times. We just thought the infant's friend might help, but sometimes doing nothing is better!
Anyway, going to make some cookies now, so hope everyone has a good night
Pixie.. hiccups are perfectly normal and really dont effect babies like they do us. Both Jesse and Keira got them in my tummy and once out. Jesse usually once a day but he grew out of them. Theres nothing really you need to do as they dont really worry babies.. but you can offer a top up of breastmilk (or cooled boiled water for those FF) if you wish. RE the Infants Friend.. i dont think it was too good for Keira. Her poos were absolutely potent while on it and it didnt seem to help her at all. Have found the Brauer's Colic Relief a lot better for her. She still has her upset periods usually most nights (most babies have an upset period or hour during the day). Once she's 1 month old im going to try her on the Infacol.
Mez.. oh poor Izzy. Glad you found out what was wrong though. Hope the medicine helps her poor pet.
Jessica.. glad everythings going well and youre enjoying being a mum.
Well 3am seems to be Keira's feed time. The past 5 nights now no matter what time we feed her (usually between 9.30-11pm) her wake up time is 3am.. but then goes back to sleep after a feed within the hour and doesnt wake until 7am.. and today 8.30am! Woo! Was so happy as Jesse slept until 8.30am also, so we all got a nice sleep in.
Mez - I hope Izzy is better today. We had troubles making Hayden swallow the antibiotics when he was on them a few weeks ago, so I hope she takes it allg ood for you guys. Mums always know when their kids aren't themselves.
Pixie - Hayden got the hiccups loads in my tummy, and still goes them regularly too. Sometimes they annoy him and he likes to be held when he's got em, but it could be he just wants to be held anyways, regardless of the hiccups. Lol. Hope your cookies turned our greatttt.
Jess - Wb! Hayden sleeps through the night too. Last feed near midnight and doesn't get up until around 8 or so.
Kell - Yay for the sleep in. That's a great start to the weekend. Whoo hoo!!!
Mel - Do you know what too much iron does? No one has ever told/asked me about his poo colour and if it's a certain colour to change formula. I feel so in the dark. Lol.
Hey, so is anyone being asked if they're having anymore babies already????
It's like people are asking me already, and I'm like "Uh, uhmm.." and look at them funny.
Come on! I only just pushed this one out the other week.
Tenny- People have said to me so when is the next one, I say to them we are trying later this year. (not joking).
Pixie- Jonathan had hiccups in my tummy all the time, & now he's hiccuping all the time as well, I asked the maternal nurse & she said it's perfectly normal. So I was worried as well. But yeah don't stress hun, ur doing a great job
Jess- Hey sweety, glad to see u back. That's great about G getting up at 7am I to feed Jonathan at midnight but he gets up at 4.30am, then at 7.30-8.00am so I am really pleased with that I'm glad everything is going well for u, good on u darls.
Mel- Hey sweety, hope u r feeling better, it was of ur mum to come tound & look after u & ur babies
Mary- How r u sweety, How's Izzy going is she getting better, hugs go out to u sweety
How are you weekends? my DH goes back to work monday! cant believe how fast its
gone and Tara will be 4 weeks on Monday evening!
Girls in Sydney we found out Dora the Explora is going to be on at The Acer Arena on 3 and 4 Oct so was thinking we could get a group together to see it on the Friday or Sat.
Zee- honey how strange re my sms. Dam 3 phone. How ru? lets catchup soon ok.
Pixie - Tara always gets hiccups too, I find if I BF her again I get rid of them or just hold her upright for a while too and that gets rid of them.
Pink - sweetie, big hugs been reading your posts in the Bf support area. havent had time to respond but want to give you big hugs. We actually had issues with Julia gaining weight but we weighed her before and after every feed and found out how much milk she was getting as I didnt want to express all the time and use a bottle, you can do it that way too if you prefer, im not sure why your DH is so keen on the bottle maybe like you said so he can see the mls, so weighing is good too.
Mel - hon how you feeling today?
Missy hon any news? thinking of you :hugs:
Hello to everyone Tara's not settling so have to go, will come back in the morning girls and say hello.
Have had a terrible night in our house. My poor little man Jesse threw up in bed last night at about 8.30pm. Put him in the bath. He was freeking out big time as hes never been sick before. Got him out and dressed and he continued to be sick. That went on for about 2 hours. Wouldnt drink anything. Called a help line as i had no idea what to do, hes alway been so well. They suggested taking him to hospital as he was lathargic, pale and wouldnt drink. So called the IL's to look after Keira and went down to hospital around 11pm. Stupid woman on reception.. had to spell Jesse's name to her 3 times in the mean time Jesse was being sick and screaming. Ehh sorry just topped it off. But then were told by a nurse to give him 7mls water which we measured out into a seringe every 10 minutes. He was happy to take that but just wanted more, even though we werent allowed to give any more than that every 10 minutes. He ended up keeping that all down and fell asleep in the pram (while waiting for the doctor) for about half an hour. But then woke as he couldnt get comfortable. There was still several hours wait as there was 3 people on life support last night and the doctors were attending to them.. so we decided to take him home to try and rest at about 2am as he hadnt thrown up for 2 hours. Got home and he was sick again. Was just so lathargic. So pulled out a matress onto the lounge room flour and tried to sleep with him on it. He slept there off and on until about 3.30am when Keira woke for a feed. DH attended to her and i decided to try putting Jesse back in bed. He fell asleep holding my hand my poor little baby. And slept until about 7.30am this morning. Hasnt been sick since but had 2 very watery poos around 9am and nothing since. Has been wanting to drink lots of water which is good and had a piece of toast with vegemite this morning which was also good. Seemed like back to his old self in certain periods then just tired in others. So hes in bed now. Hopefully he will sleep for a few good hours. MIL is here helping look after Keira and as much as i in the past have shudded at the thought.. its actually a god blessing having her here. Maybe its a turn around for me with MIL. Both her and FIL have been great looking after Keira last night and today.
Anyways.. im going to try and get some sleep while shes here looking after Keira. Will be back later.
we also had a crappy night; Isaac has gastro.........I think he and jesse both got it while kell and i were at rouse hill shopping. maybe in the parents room or the food court. i have been spending th day sterolising my house washing everything and disenfecting everything too. i don't want to get sick or make the twins sick so since its mostly spread oraly we have made it a rule to wash hands whenever we touch our face / mouth etc.
I spoke to kell sounds like we are both in 4 another bad night.
well bettergo babies calling than i might get an early night incase isaac wakes up sick again.
all you first timers have all this to look forward to. the only thing worse than a sick man (sorry bear) is a sick toddler...........
Hello there,
may i join in? My DS was born on the 29th July at 7:07am after a nasty labour!
I'm on the Gold Coast, have a 21month old DD and a wonderful DH.
My DH has just gone back to work and has the night shift! so i've had fun juggling 2 under 2...and i think i'll head off to bed!
nice to meet you all!
Kellxx- Oh no, poor Jesse Laila has been sick once for near a week and she freaked out everytime she would spew. I really hope he gets better ASAP!
Glad MIL & FIL have been a help with Keira..hopefully this is a turn around for you & MIL.
Kristy- Poor Isaac , deff sounds like the boys caught it at the Rouse Hill shopping trip you & Kell had.. hope he also gets beeter ASAP!
Belle- Yeah im with 3 aswell.. im starting to have trouble with them. Yes deff a meet-up as soon as your able to go out and about. There is meant to be a meet up happening at my place this week/next week for the Sydney girls on the "other" forum. Id say it will be next week.. Missy will be coming aswell cause she lives just a street up from me.
Taralee- Welcome to our group! Your DS was born the day my DS was born though he was born at 12.57am.
I also have 2 under 2, my DD just turned 20 months 1 day ago.
All you girls were so lucky to have your DH'd off, my DH was only off the day I had Lucas then he went back to work as he hadnt been at his new job for 3 months so he dosnt get paid for days he has off (even though they paid him for that day). He was allowed a few weeks off but I didnt want him not to get paid (more $$ for me to spend LOL).
Well anyway, gunna go up and watch tv in bed with DH and try and go to sleep while my lil man is sleeping. He is in his cot, I thought id try it and see how he goes as he dosnt seem to like the bassinette.
I really take my hat off to all you girls that manage to post! I just can't find the time...except for quick updates.
Ash refused to feed again this morning but on the plus side I did express 100ml from 1 side and 0ml from the other....fenugreek might be doing something??
I have to sign something at family day care today as I signed J in for a tues instead of the thurs so it has caused problems and my SIL got a fine for it as it looks like she had 5 kids instead of 4. Going for morning tea after that then home to do the washing I started on Sat.
Mel: how are you feeling now? Lucky you got your mum there!
Jess: Good to see you back....although I still haven't got organised enough to be back all the time yet!
Kell: Well done on your sleeping babies! I was up twice with Jayden and Ashlea slept thru!
Tenny: No one has asked me when the next one is but I think everyone knows how much Chris doesn't want anymore, and I am happy with 2 ATM...I hope it stays that way or I'll have to find another Daddy haha
Belle: How are you going??
Sorry to those I missed...Jayden's just got up and he looks like he has conjuctivitis, I think Ash is getting it too...better make Dr's appt's
Hi guys... I've been away all weekend from BB - shock horror!!! lol
My mum was only here on Friday with me, just to help out for that day. It was good hanging out with her though cos she leaves on Wednesday to go overseas for a month, so was good to just do nothing and chat all day!!!!
Still sick in this house. Went to doc again yesterday, he said that I don't have an infection, its a muscle thing, and that I wasn't getting side effects from the antibiotics it was the head cold that I have come down with causing my toes to go numb and my hands to feel like they were made of wood.. uh huh.. yup... he's a moron! Thank god he's not my usual doc.
Jess - I'm glad you are having such a good time with your baby... the first child is usually the hardest, so you are very blessed that you got a good one!!! lol
Kel - OMG poor Jesse!!!!!!! How is he now?!??? I'm glad you had your MIL there to help (sometimes they come in handy )
Belle - how are you doing honey?
Tan - my sisters kids have conjunctivitis too at the moment, think there are some yucky germs going around !!! Hope it clears up soon And woohoo for 100ml!! Thats huge!! I'm still leaking milk from my left side during the night - its a pain in the butt..lol I keep waking up with a wet singlet and feel all gross...
Hi Tara - I'm not technically a part of this thread, but I couldn't leave my belly buddies... me wuvs them.. Are you coming up to Brisbane for any of the meet ups? I'm travelling down from the Sunny coast for them
Zee - I can't believe he didn't take time off work - you are an amazing woman!!! my DH had two weeks off, and although he drove me CRAZY, it was nice to have that extra help.
Kristy - I hope Isaac gets better, definitely something going around....
I hope he starts letting you loose and starts to sleep for you! It is so much harder when you have a toddler running around as well isn't it.
Laila has been sick once for near a week and she freaked out everytime she would spew. I really hope he gets better ASAP!
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