Hi girls...we had a visit with the MCHN today and Alessia has put on some weight...not alot...but I guess any gain is better than a loss. She only put on 80g in 9 days. The nurse seems to think this may be linked to my very sore boobies...who knows. I've booked another stay at a breastfeeding clinic in a week and a half's time so we can get some more help. We'll get there...through the pain...although I must say my nipples hurt all the time now At least it's not thrush (MCHN checked this).

Alessia is one very long little girl! At birth, she was 51cm and now she's 56.5cm! No wonder her growsuits are getting a bit tight! That puts her in the 90th percentile!

Anyvays...onto some personals while she sleeps!

Rebecca Oh I'm hearing you on the crumbs! I had Alessia in the HAB yesterday and regretted getting black when I ate a biscuit that had icing sugar on it! *lol* How cute that you are getting more smiles from Xavier. Any chance of seeing some more photos of your cutie pie?

Bridee Big hugs!!! *hugs* Definitely here with the other girls in that better the problem be picked up now rather than later. What I think is great though, is that you are getting appts and so forth organised quick smart. I just hate waiting weeks and months for appts!

Veronica How did you go with Avaleigh's 6 week checkup? She definitely looks like she's grown a lot from your photos...can't wait to hear the stats! It can't hurt to see a paed if you are concerned that Avaleigh has silent reflux. I've booked Alessia in to have a follow up appt from the hospital (b/c she was jaundiced) even though everything is ok now.

Jessikah Thank you for your words of support regarding my struggle with breastfeeding. Knowing that you know exactly what I've gone through helps and yes, if I need to give her formula I can make my peace with that. I just don't want to regret not trying to sort out our problems if the help is there...admittedly it's darn hard to get it! Well done for Ethan's growth!!! That's a great weight gain!

Jem 9 weeks off with my hubby would have been a dream...unfortunately I had to be content wih 3. Admittedly though, I'm finding it harder moreso, b/c my mum and sister who would have normally been able to come by and give me a hand, have been really ill...so it's just me and Alessia until David comes home. I definitely can sympathise with the clock watching! The fact that you have a spare 5 minutes to jump on the computer is awesome...must be testament to the fact that you are 1 organised mumma!

Mel That's great news that you're making progress with Jack! You should be so proud of yourself that you have worked so hard to help him out! *hugs*

Okies little miss is cracking it so I better hop off! Take care everyone!