Babies Born March 2008 #3

[Sammiejane]

Morning all and welcome to the new girls.

Molly Jane has had really bad wind, well if she could fart easily thats what u would call it, not yet colic as she is not really distressed by it, but groans and makes straining noises A LOT, no actual crying with it.
Got some infacol which has been helping a bit, but she is so unsettled at night.
She is actually sleeping through the groans, but we are picking her up at times and burping if we think that it is upper wind, and rubbing her belly if it is lower... se sleeps straight through this, but we obviously dont.
She has done more poo's since taking the infacol but some of them she really strains to get out - like she is constipated, but its the same consistancy as normal.
I tried the water via a bottle, but she looked at me as if i had 2 heads!!!
Any suggestioons girls?

Jade, bugger about the furiture again!!! but glad that you got a haircut and feel abit better. I am not game to go into a dressing room yet and try on clothes, might just get too depressed!
How is your suture line now? did it end up infected?

Shell, i cant believe that you havent been seen yet, CMHN came out on day 8 and then we have had a 2 week check up and my 4 week was meant to be yesterday but was rescheduled for next week as she was sick... maybe its different in other states??? would have thought you would have been seen thou.

Re the washing of the nappies, i do it every 2nd day, was filling the machine at night and then after the night chenges (last one at about 4-5am) would put the load on and it would be ready to hang in the morning. Hasnt really been that much of an effort to be honest... cant wait to get my new BBH as i want her in them full time now and i am having to use a variety of trifolds and flats to keep her in cloth all the time.

Ashnut thanks for the AIO tip, going to get a few as they are great for emergencies and at $15 a pop great value to have stashed in the nappy bag or for babysitters, although aunty Nina has been changing nappies lately and has got the BBH OSFM down pat now! - now to work on DH

Hope you are all have a great day

Oh forgot to mention, i have a suprise on Saturday, Mum has organised for us to go down for lunch and it will be there... i am thinking that it is my best friend from England, i am godmother to her daughter who was born last may and i have never met her... goss i hope that is it - pretty sure that it is someone over from the UK thou - will let you know!

[shell_120308]

DJ is finally settling, his wind is starting to clear. Bought some Gripe Water yesterday, mum used it on me when I was a baby and it worked for her, so I am giving it a go. He is getting rid of alot of gas and his tummy doesn't seem to be as upset - what a relief. I might actually have a good day with him today also bought some fenugeek tabs and rescue remedy as well, have noticed if I start to take the motilium because my milk supply is low, I end up with thrush - the motilium is the culprit.

SJ - get some Gripe Water, I bought some yesterday for DJ and it is really settling down his wind. He is farting heaps haha and burping himself alot as well. His tummy doesn't seem as upset as it was from the wind.... He is sleeping alot longer as well, and not so unsettled. My mum used Gripe Water on me when I was a bub so I thought I would give it a go. Smells terrible and DJ screws up his face when we give it to him so now giving it to him with warm water so it is a bit diluted. I will actually be able to catch-up on some sleep today with DJ being so settled. Haven't used Infacol on DJ but Prama says she has had some good results. And on the community nurse thing, it is very frustrating, finally getting my first visit on Wednesday!!! DJ will just be 3 weeks 6 days old by then. Unbelieveable though. I have so many questions. Ooooooh on the surprise, be sure to let us know I love surprises.

Jade - nice one on getting your hair done, you must feel like a new woman especially with the new clothes to go with it Don't worry about the sizing, we will all get back to our pre-pregnancy shape eventually. My hubby likes feeling the softness of my belly but I hate it, it is all spoungey Can't wait until I get my tummy back.

KyeG - welcome to the group. I also have to use nipple shields with my bub. My nipples go inverted and he can't latch on. I hate having to use the shields but I have to. Sometimes I don't have to and he latches on, but not everytime.

Jo - wow that is a great weight gain, she is growing so well. Good to hear you found out she had reflux so you know what is wrong and can fix it. Did she vomit after every feed? DJ is getting sick after a few feeds, but I think it is because he was being greedy and having too much. I might ask the community nurse about it next week when she finally comes to see me.

Hayley - welcome to the group. Do you find the bear hug sling easy to use? I was considering getting one.

Have a great day girls xxxx

[Sammiejane]

Trina forgot to say, hope you are feeling better soon and that the kids dont all end up sick too as you will have your hands full (as if they are not already!!)
At least DH will be able to help you now that he is home, bet you are glad he will be around for a while