Ha, ha, Ali!Made me laugh that you 'only' got 4-5 hours at a time last night - Oscar still has only gone 4 and a half at the longest! But I dont' really notice, cos we feed half asleep and he nods off on my chest again, with me patting and kissing him off to nigh nighs again on his warm head. I don't think I'd sleep very well if Oscar slept for more than 4 hours - I'd be waking up hoping he'll feed!
I'll be packing Oscar up for the weekend next weekend, but won't bother with portacot and sheets (even though the house has portacot facilities) cos he'll be in with me. A couple of blankies for the pram and the car ride (hitching with GF in her mum's car cos she has anchor points and will save me going up on my own), a few outfits and a bunch of jumpsuits (if he spews on the outfits he can spend the rest of the weekend in Wondersuits! They pack easier, too!). Can't wait to go camping with him - bath in the esky, can practice this 'elimination communication' caper and save on nappies, no house to tidy so I can spend the whole day playing with the boy!
I bought a lovely half crossover top yesterday from Temt and I think I'll use it as a guide for a pattern for more summer tops and singlets. I was in Lincraft as well, but as I wasn't planning on getting fabric I was like a rabbit in headlights again, not being able to think of what fabric I needed or what colour, so I left before I got a headache thinking about it!
Went out to dinner last night and Oscar was really unsettled as soon as we walked in - for a cosy restaurant it was buzzing with conversations from all corners...and our table (being a bunch of firies) was not quiet! A quick strap on of the HAB, a minute of more crying and he was off in dreamland for the rest of the night. I love my HAB - can't leave home without it!
So deceptive outside - from inside it looks nice and sunny, but step outside and cop an arctic blast! Happy to stay in and look out, thanks!
Nickers - you do what you have to do and if you think other mums are being a bit judgmental its cos they dont' have YOUR baby or YOUR nipples! As I always say, 'bite me'. And you wouldn't get any disapproval at an ABA meeting. You do what you have to do to keep breastfeeding. I don't know what the deal is with persuading you off nipple shields especially if they are working for you. Truly, what is with some maternal nurses who give such bad advice??? It sounds like you might benefit from give the ABA hotline a call, just to chat to one of the counsellors about what's been happening. Like I've said, you don't need to be a subscriber to call them. I recommend joining up though and joining your local group - they are so supportive and full of helpful hints and there is NO judgment allowed! I am so glad I just went to my first meeting without thinking about it too much (you know, thinking about fitting in, what kind of people will be there, will I feel comfortable), there are mothers who mother from different perspectives so you oughtn't feel like anyone is condemning you for what you do. Bugger about the nipplets, too! I didn't realise they cost so much, but I suppose they are an American patent and made there too, I think, so that might explain it.
Gonna try to tidy this house a bit - DP's made a mess by just leaving stuff everywhere and I haven't helped by leaving some laundry unhung by the door!
Oooh, just seen the direction the wind is blowing...that's gotta be a straight southerly, BRRRRRRR!!!