Babies Born March 2008 #3

[prama]

trina- it will be nice for the whole family to get away.
how long will DH be away in spain?

shell - hope you got mt pm re LCs, BB was getting upgraded yest

[Jesstibb]

I've been lurking a little and not posting, soooo tired, but its reassuring to find similar things happening with you girls and your little ones that are happening with us.

Madison has come out in shocking baby acne, I don't remember it being that bad with Piper but it isn't bothering her. But I feel bad stroking her little face and its all rough But I know it will get better soon.
She doesn't poo every day, maybe every 2-3 days and has gone from having very little wind problems, to having a session every day between about 6pm-9pm where she has to be held and rocked. I think she's having us on LOL because when she's being held, she'll be a little restless but does settle so the pain can't be too bad.

She is sooo alert now. We've been having smiles for a couple of weeks but now the eye contact is amazing and the responses are more predictable. Like blowing raspberries at her always elicits a smile and almost a giggle. LOL so cute.

She is also awake for longer periods during the day and feeding heaps, feels like constantly but probably more like every hour and a half - 2 hours. But each feed is only about 10 minutes so not too bad. I've tried feeding her for longer but doesn't affect the time in between so I think she's getting everything she wants at the feeds. Maybe she's just thirsty because its been quite humid here the last week or so. She sleeps ok at night with at least one period of about 4-5hours, which would be good for me if I went to sleep at the same time LOL but I like staying up and doing my thing (computer, TV etc)

I haven't had a CAFS nurse out yet to weigh her which should have happened at five weeks. Apparently they are busy but had her weighted at GP's the other day because we went with colds and she's about 4kg. So she's little but Piper was always in the 25th percentile so not worried.

Miss 3 is still acting very babyish. Its a bit frustrating when she babbles and we can't understand her. We baked some little cupcakes today and she's been a bit more like her old self so I think she'll get over it, sooner rather than later hopefully.

Prama - and anyone else feeling low, please pay attention to your feelings. I have a history of depression and have been on medication for about 9 years, including my pregnancies. Being aware of how your feeling and acting on it is the best way to stay on top of these things. The hospital we went through has mental health mid wives and I've had some contact with them to make sure I don't get PND. They've called me every two weeks just to make sure I'm ok. Luckily I haven't suffered with it with either girl so far and I think its through being aware of signs and knowing theres backup if needed. Hope things get a bit easier soon.

I think I've babbled on long enough lol
Talk soon.

[all girls]

I'm not sure how long he is going Prama, would have been nice to be invited and worst of all i found out off someone else.... Looking forward to going away it is much needed, its just a really really big effort trying to organise.

Jesstibb, DD3 started school this year and she did the baby talk on and off for a while, DD2 did it when she started too so i kind of knew it was fairly normal i think it is their way of coping with change, DD3 still does it sometimes when she is tired she is 5 end of June.

Summer has had a nice big sleep today i started cleaning out kids bedrooms then just gave up and bummed on the lounge and i have really enjoyed it, just have to finish with the mess i have made in their rooms. I hate sheet washing day, too many beds to make up and geez bunk beds are a nightmare!!!!!!

Well it's that time again School Pick Up!!!

[prama]

Trina - im sorry, i hope i didnt come across as a sticky beak re DH's trip to Spain.. i didnt realise you heard it from someone else :hugs: sorry.
Hope you go away somewhere lovely. you deserve it!!

jess - thanks hun. i went to see the nurse at the early childhood centre and she's asked me go see a councillor. so I will.
Poopy is giving lots of smiles lately, some so big he crinkles his nose! ohh that baby turns me into jelly. i cant help kissing him all over! Sometimes I cant believe that beautiful baby is all mine!(and DH's of cos!)

[shell_120308]

Jesstibb - I am having one of those super frequent feeding days with DJ as well, it is quite warm today in Sydney so maybe that is why as well. Hoping that will mean a longer sleep tonight (one can only hope). He has just been so unsettled and won't get full sleeps, just hungry all of the time, I think next time I might just try cooled boiled water instead to see if that helps him.

SJ - the cooled boiled water - are you warming it up, or just giving it to Molly Jane cooled? sorry to hear you have been feeling sad sweetie, it can get like that, I go through spurts of that as well, but for me it is because I am just overtired. Your visit from your best friend would have sured cheered you up though

Trina - ahhhh I would love DJ to have a nice long sleep. I bet it would have been nice to get stuff done around the house. Our bedroom looks like a bomb hit it grrrrr

Prama - thanks for your PM I think I won't bother contacting LC, DJ is now breastfeeding without the nipple shield.


DJ hasn't stopped feeding today, really feeling like a daisy cow today milking him haha I just gave him a feed of 5 mins and that seemed to have settled him for sleep hopefully he can sleep for 3 hours to give me some rest time. Haven't had a chance to rest this afternoon. I did get some sleep this morning - badly needed it.

Well I better go do some expressing while the little monkey is finally asleep.

Shell xxx

[danniellabella]

Been out most of the morning/early afternoon with Jazz. Got her hand and feet casts done. Now just have to get a photo organised to go with the casts and then pick it all up in about 4 weeks. She was really good today. I took a bottle with me because I thought she might get a bit hungry while I was in the queue at the rego department...I was right!

[Sammiejane]

Had to say goodbye today, there were loads of tears... DH was great and told me that if we can, we will save up so we can visit next year and meet her new bubs... i wonder if i will go over there pg like she did!

Shell - i didnt warm up the water, just had it at room temp.

Molly Jane found her hands this week and sucks her fingers, i wonder if she is going to be a thumb sucker like her mummy use to be

Appointment this morning, Molly Jane is now 4.865kg, HC 37 and height 56.5cm and is doing all the right things.
She has a small red birth mark that has devloped on her thigh and i was told it may get raised and quite large over the next 2 years (its called a heamangioma for those who are interested) and then slowly disappear.
Also i have to take her to the GP next week as although her hips moved fine, her bum cheek folds are not in alignment and she has a fork in the crease above her bum crack (sorry there is not really any other way to discribe it!) which could indicate a problem.
Other than that the nurse was impressed with me and how well i am doing. Also she is expecting and she loved the BBH and we had a massive chat about them!

No personals sorry, might get back on later