I finally went to the doctor today. I've been forgetting and putting it of ever since Jazz was born. I'll back track a bit but warning you that it's a bit TMI.

As you may remember, Jazz's delivery was long (36 hours) and hard. She got stuck and I had to have a ventous (sp). As a result I had a large episiotomy, and a major bruise on my bottom (about the size of a cricket ball).

Ever since this my bowels have not been normal. I used to go once every day or every second day, now it's more like 2-3 times every day. I have cramping, the need to do a number 2 comes on very suddenly, often meaning I have to almost "run" to the loo. It hurts a bit to go and to top it off there is usually a fair bit of blood (leaking into the bowl). So, I know she's almost 1 and I should have seen a doctor much sooner given that this has been happening sine a couple of weeks after she was born. Today I went!
Doc did an internal. He referred me to a specialist and said it's most likely either haemorrhoids or damaged scaring. The specialist will use a camera to check it out. Treatment may just be cream if it's haemorrhoids or surgery if it's damaged scarring. Nothing terribly major, just uncomfortable. Unfortunately though I may have a long wait to see the specialist, but considering the doc said it's not major, I don't mind the wait. I guess that if it gets worse though that I'll go see doc again. I don't think it will get worse as it hasn't changed in the almost year that I've been like this.

Sorry for such information.

Anyway, in this aweful heat Jazz has had a bad heat rash. Last night it was really bad, all over her back, half way down her arms, neck and ears and half way up the back of her head. I put sudocream on it which seemed to help. Will put some sudocream on her back again after her bath before bed so hopefully she can be comfortable and get a good sleep.

She's really getting more confident with standing and walking around (still holds things while walking). She has started trying to stand on her own, albeit for about 10 seconds, but it's a start!

I'm thinking of everyone who is starting to go back to work. I know it's hard, but it does get easier. Try not to put too much pressure on yourselves. Make the most of your weekends, get up a little earlier if you need to for a pre-work cuddle. Make the most of the time after work and if you're working part time, make the most of your time with the bubs on your days off.

Skye, I just had a proper look at your sig and realised that Jazz is only 1 day older than Jesse...bit slow huh? LOL.