Babies Born March 2008 #2

[teachmum]

Trina I've only used the GK a couple of times and am going to experiment with different types of inserts to see which are more aborbent. I like the coz you don't need a cover, they're made in Aust and osfa. I'm too much of a cheapskate to buy different sizes. NB poo washes right off (it was a mega one and been there 2 days!) Still getting the hang of using them and have been stalking the nappy threads for more info.

SJ you're right about boobs. They are much softer once you're regularly feeding. They become firmer if you've missed a feed or bubs sleeps longer (wishful thinking). You can't be emptied like a bottle.

Don't about the rest of the bubs but Paddy is just growing like a weed. Can't do Bonds 000 wondersuits at all!Going to take him to get weighed this week.

[prama]

Danni - the hossy recommended Nan HA1. they said it's the closest to breastmilk in terms of molecule size.

SJ - will be thinking of you today..

gotta go, mum's gone home, just had brekky at 11.45. going to have leftovers for lunch while Poopy sleeps before he wakes for his feed at 12.30.
be back soon

[prama]

Danni - the hossy recommended Nan HA1. they said it's the closest to breastmilk in terms of molecule size.

SJ - will be thinking of you today..

gotta go, mum's gone home, just had brekky at 11.45. going to have leftovers for lunch while Poopy sleeps before he wakes for his feed at 12.30.
be back soon

[Lisaqg]

gosh, Jake is still in 0000 jump suits and won't grow out of them for a while!!!

[danniellabella]

gosh, Jake is still in 0000 jump suits and won't grow out of them for a while!!!

That's fine, as far as length goes Jazz should be in 000 but as far as weight goes she should be in 00000.

0000 is too small sometimes but too big most of the time. We got her a cute outfit with trackies and a zip up jacket in 0000. The jacket goes down to her ankles and will probably fit her for several months.

[shell_120308]

Hi girls,

Finally had a chance to hop on and say hi..... arghhh another unsettled morning with DJ arghhhhh He has been wanting to feed every 2 hours today and just won't settle and sleep, he has only had 1 hour sleep since 5am this morning. We both think it is a case of bad wind, but we both can't clear it out, tried all holds and patting his bum etc just can't get rid of it. Just fed him and hoping this will be it, he is yawning heaps so hubby is trying to settle him down to sleep, so we can get some rest

I am expressing mostly now and feeding him around 80ml feeds, sometimes he takes it all and sometimes he leaves 15-20ml. I find breastfeeding so uncomfortable, my back and shoulders and neck kill me, because he prefers to be in the football grip which means I have to sit forward and just can't get comfortable. I was hoping to get to Babies Galore today and check out gliding rocking chairs and breastfeeding pillows etc, but we need to make sure DJ has a good solid sleep before heading out anywhere. I don't know if I can continue breastfeeding past 3-4 month mark, I am always exhausted after expressing or breastfeeding...... I am hoping I can get myself to at least 4 months, but I just don't think I can get through to 6 months, it is just too exhausting....

Sorry I am not doing any personals today - feel so slack for not doing any, but my brain is all gobbledegook....

I really wanted to get him weighed at the baby clinic up the road but can only go up between 1:30-3:00pm, so I might just see if he gets a good solid sleep before even contemplating taking him out to get weighed. He has definitely put on weight, very heavy that is for sure..... I am still waiting on the community nurse coming out to see me as well, I am on the high priority list though, so hopefully they will come out soon.

Once again, sorry for no personals.....

Shell xxxx

[Sammiejane]

forgot to say Danni the rash on Jazz's face could be a pimple outbreask. Molly Jane has this and it is normal (same as the period)
Maybe thats what it is on her face

Shell dont worry about the personals, it is just great to hear from you - i always wonder what is going on if someone hasnt posted for a while

Prama thanks - done the errands, just feed Molly, hopefully she will sleep for a little bit, then another feed before we go there... Please all pray that she doesnt wake up during the service as i would hate to have to leave.

Has anyone else noticed how a baby softens people? she certainly has been a great distraction for the greieving... sounds awful really, but she helps people smile and remember that life goes on

Molly is in 00 wondersuits!!! they are a bit big on her, but not badly! Most of her other clothes are 000, the 0000 are just to strectched on her (Some of that is due to her BBH nappy Bum - but i think it is cute!)

I bf in public, no shielding (alway an exhibitionist ) purely cos i cant be bothered... have gone into the parents rooms, but not in the cubicles, just sit on the couch... Its a natural thing and i figure if people dont want to see they shouldnt look. With all this pressure for women to BF and breast is bestetc etc, i thoink that it is totally hypocritical for people to be offended by a mother feeding her child in public. Just my opinion thou...

[slimjadey]

Teachmum, Ryan's growing at a phenominal rate aswell. Almost out of 000 and the infant size huggies are starting to look too small on him too.

Sleeping over night seems to be getting pretty good for us now, last night he slept from 12 to 6:30 but any other time and he pretty unsettled and we don't seem to have a routine, its really take it as it comes during the day and for the most part he's awake or brieflt napping on me or something involving my attention so i really have no time to myself if i'm awake atm.

Daniella, yup that's the one we used on both kids. i've also found that when i've expressed and given it to him in a bottle (which has only been a handful of times) its all a bit messy and leaves him a little unsettled, so your mum is probably right about the too fast thing, she'll probably just need a little time to get used to it. Oh also, i still haven't caught up with your sister yet but on Friday when i see her i'll give her some newborn nappies we have left over for you to have if you want them, we don't know anyone else with a newborn and there's quite a few there may aswell give them to someone who's gonna use them hehe

Shell, you have a newborn hun, we all understand you not feeling up to doing personals hehe

I'm starting to wonder why i didn't buy washable nappies..... you're all raving about them and i'm the turkey still buying disposables hehe

[slimjadey]

SJ, just saw your post. I agree with the BF in public thing. Its natural and if people don't want to see then tough they can look away or go elsewhere. Its just like smoking, people dont care if it affects others they're of the general attitude that if you dont like it then you move, well i'm turning around and saying the same back about BF dammit! hehe
I still went and hid at first but when you're first starting BF it can be a little awkward but once you settle in and have a little practise at it you can pull it off without flashing yourself too much

[danniellabella]

thanx Jade, we've got heaps of newborn nappies but more would be great, I think jazz will fit into them for quite some time.

Yes, i think the rash is actually pimples now too. she has a few on her belly too.