Hi everyone,
just popping on before I go shopping again - got some really good bargains yesterday - OH I love bargains!!!!
Nicky - you sound so confused regarding the TTC, the "need" to have children can be pretty overwhelming sometimes can't it? But that is completely natural, you are a woman after all. DF and I decided before Oliver was concieved that we wouldn't be having anymore. And this was confirmed by DF when he was driving me to the hospital after only being discharged 4 hours earlier for morning sickness one night. We were stopped at a red light while I was vomiting blood, and he looked at me and said "we are NOT doing this again!". I couldn't answer back because I had lost my voice from throwing up too much. Sometimes I think about having another one, especially when Oliver does something new, and I realise that this will be the last time I see my baby roll over for the first time or walk his first steps. But, I am 31, and I know that is still very young but I just cant do it again. The morning sickness, the labour and the pre-eclampsia that I had with both my kids. SORRY - this is sounding like a real sob story isn't it???? Anyway - the most important is that you are both ready.
Tracey - I checked out that site - I will be getting me some of those nappies after xmas for sure!
Veronica - To answer your question regarding the solids - I give Oliver his at around 5/5.30 pm. I chose this time because this is when he was at his hungriest. But saying that I don't recommend feeding them when they are starving because the bub will not be as relaxed and will probably be in too much of a hurry. Oliver always feeds off both sides, so I will give him one, feed him the rice cereal, then pop him on the other side. He is then satisfied and happy to play while we prepare/eat dinner. He then has his bath, back on the boob and then to bed! Works really well for us but just pick a time that suits you. There are no rules as to when they should eat. The important thing is that it doesn't replace a breast/bottle feed. I just had to edit this cause I read back and saw your post about your boob. It does sound a little like a blocked duct. Try massaging it gently toward the nipple at your next feed/express. Good luck with it.
Mrs Daisy - of course you are going to miss your little man - but make the most of getting out and having fun. Oh to have time to fake tan would be great! Oh and Oliver has started sucking his thumb too! The other day we were driving and I couldn't work out what this noise was, I thought there was something wrong with the car!! I kept turning the radio down, then realised it was him, slurping on his thumb like crazy - it was cute.
Anyway I'd better get to those shops - craving a chocolate milkshake!
Happy Friday everyone....
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