Babies Born March 2008

[prama]

Hi girls,
Is it ok if I post here a bit? I miss you all. xoxoxox

[danniellabella]

I think my milk production is starting to reduce. I'm not getting completely full as quickly now. Jazz had a few breastfeeds today but I still have to use the shield.

She went for 10mins each side in the morning, then the next feed I did she only went for 15mins one side, then I missed the next feed coz the staff ordered me to go home and rest as they could see I was completely wrecked and they didn't want me to be too tired (it's so nice that they care heaps). I fed her again at 7 and she went for 10mins on each side.

Apart from getting really hot while I feed her from her body heat, it's so nice that she is starting to get the hand of feeding, even if it is with the shield, I don't care.

She's being weighed early in the morning (about midnight) so hopefully I'll have good news when I go in. They want her to get to a minimum of back to her birth weight and maintain that or gain more for a couple of days before they'll discharge her.

She passed her hearing test today as well.

[marknjo]

Hi Girls,

Been up with Caitlin since 1.20 am and she has finally fallen asleep in my lap! Going to wait 20 mins before I try to transfer her to her cot!

Danni - Not wetting myself here but I do feel a lot more pressure down there when I need to go. Have been slack with my pelvic floor so am going to make an effort to do them.

Prama - If I can post in here them you can! You had little Lak after I had Caitlin!

I went to hockey training for the first time last Tuesday and it was not too bad I had been warned about trying to run and how the bladder would handle it but no leaking so that was a relief!

It is going to be stinking hot in Melb today so am not planning on leaving the house, I think it will be a good day to finish my thankyou cards! I have put a copy in my gallery if anyone is interested in seeing it!

[all girls]

Welcome to little DJ, finally arrived this morning.

Prama it wouldn't be the same without you, and you either Jo.

Summer is so windy at the moment, it's terrible seeing them uncomfortable and there is nothing you can do. She just cant sit still.

Prama how is Lakshman? is he getting better?

Danni, Summer doesn't feed for long at all anymore 10-15 minutes only i don't feel very full either unlike the other times i BF i would leak all the time, the nurse said it can be different each time. She has put on enough weight this week so i guess i shouldn't worry.

Off for booby call....

[Sammiejane]

Prama i think it would be great if you kept posting in here - we have all gone through so much together, it would be a shame to split up.

Danni - i was told to strip Molly Jane down to nappy and singlet when feeding for 2 reasons, keeps her awake longer and so feeds more and also stops the ver heating - dont know if that would work with you and Jazz.

Mollys feeding pattern has changed over the last couple of days, she is sucking harder and seems to get the first feed down quickly (15 mins - use to take nearly 25) i then change her and then on to the next side, she seems to only suck for 5-10 mins. She doesnt sleep as long, so maybe her belly isnt as full. Not sure

Does the explosive poo last the whole time that they are BF? or does it get thicker as the stomach matures?

[prama]

Thanks so much girls!

Lakshman still isnt good. We've got an appt again w his GP at 6. we're off to the Sleep and Settling class now. I've been up since 2.45am feeding him and then watching his as he was wheezing and coughing in his sleep. I was so scared he'd stop breathing.

gotta run.. xoxoxox
have a good day, hope you h ad a good nite

SJ i was told BF poo is always runny and yellow. Not sure when they grow up.

[Sammiejane]

WELCOME DJ

congrats Shell.

Figured i would post in here as there will be no one left in the baby's due thread.
Wow what a journey we have all had! i cant believe that we have shared this from so early on.

Thanks guys for all your support over the last however months we have all been together!!!

[marknjo]

SJ - Yeah the explosive runny poo continues while BF. Apparently formula fed babies are different though. We have put a plastic sheet under Caitlin's change table so that the poo shoot does not go on the new carpet! Also she can do projectile wee sometimes also!

Had a bad night with her. Didn't end up getting to bed until 5.30am gave her 2 top ups and then ended up giving her a full feed and again putting her in our bed as this was the only way she would settle. I could get her to fall asleep on my lap but about 10 min's after I would transfer he into her cot she would wake up and squawk! Oh the joys! I think I will be sleeping today when she does to try and recharge the batteries!