Babies Born May 2006

Lea - just wanted to say I understand you wanting to take little Em to the GP to check he is all ok, but wanted to let you know that up until a month ago, Maddy's poos were exactly the same as Ems. Watery and explosive. I was really worried that maybe she had a tummy bug as she literally pooed at LEAST every 2nd nappy, they were really runny and she used to cry until she'd gotten it all out.

I double-checked with my GP & a couple of MCHNs and they all agreed it was pretty standard for a breast-fed bub of that age. In the last month or so, she is now only pooing once a day or every second day and although they're still explosive (usually pre-empted with loads of stinky farts! *L*), they're not as runny.

HTHs! :)

hey Kellie - don't worry about it, i am the gatecrasher afterall! I am just so excited for you, being just about to deliver!!!

all this talk about explosive poo reminds me of going travelling in third world countries (when i was very young, like 20) and all the travellers would meet other travellers (like total strangers) and proceed to go into gory conversations about their diarohea or whatever exotic stomach bug they had at the time! Stuff you would never normally talk about. I think having a baby must be the great social leveller.

Are any of the mums on here using cloth nappies to contain those explosive poos? Do they work?

Good luck with your labour Kellee! (whenever your gymnast decides to enter the world!!)

Never ~ Thanks for the advice re BM. Are you BF or bottle feeding this time? It is interesting to note that alot of people have had similar problems. Very reassuring! Eeek @ the kids and the bassinet - thank god Adam wasn't in it!! Is he sleeping better in it??

Shazz ~ Good to see you again and glad to hear everything is going alright. I know what you mean about getting things done while they are sleeping. My day is divided up between feeds and what I can get done in between them hehe which is a bit hard when his feeding is eratic. Has Ryan settled into any routine yet?

Kellee ~ LOL @ your gymnast in there!!! Doesn't he realise its time to come out and meet his Mummy and Daddy!!!!! The induction scared me as well lol - especially when they decided to break my waters... I was terrified and poor DP wasn't any better either. He was gripping my hand just as tightly as I was gripping his!! But it worked out alright for me in the end. Have you had an internal at all to see if things are progressing? That might make you feel better to know how things are going before the induction. But I reckon tomorrow is your day!!!!

Becka ~ THANK YOU!!! That makes me feel so much better. Its just so hard to watch him cry before he gets it all out. But it doesn't seem to bother him any other time ie he's not unsettled or crying for the rest of the day. I'm just slightly paranoid with our family history that's all.

Well I got Em to sleep from about 12.30 last night through till 5.15 - yay!!! He feed and its taking him awhile to settle again but he seems asleep now. The problem is that as soon as I put him down he wakes up LOL. At least I worked out how to hold him and type at the same time. Which gives me something to do while he sleeps - those proactiv adverts on tele are driving me bloody barmy LMAO.

I have a question re nappy rash - I only noticed yesterday that his little bum was red raw so I started putting on nappy rash cream and then this morning I realised that the rash was bleeding?? Is this normal?? I felt so bad for him. He seems fine now but it can't be comfy. Does this mean I haven't been changing his nappy enough?? How often should I be changing it?? Thanks girls!

When he's asleep like this in my arms he looks like such a little angel lol. His features are so small and perfect... gush gush gush - you wouldn't think I'd have the energy for it at this time of morning lol. Well I think he's finally asleep which means I can get back to bed and catch a few zzzz's. I'm sure there was more I wanted to say but its early and I'm a bit brain dead. Will try and pop back in later!

Lea - the red raw nappy rash seems to be directly related to those explosive runny poos. I guess the only thing you can do is to change him regularly (as soon as he poos) and slather his bum in nappy rash cream. The thicker and zinc based the better as it'll stay on longer and the zinc helps in the healing. Nappy off time is great for it too...sunlight is a great natural healer. Oh, and just keep an eye on your diet and make sure you're not eating anything too rich, spicy or acidic.

I know there are a few threads floating around about troublesome nappy rash and loads of remedies and ideas on how to get it healed quickly. Glad we can be of help! :)

I was wondering about that Becka. Thanks. I'm going to try changing him more often and I have started the slathering lol. I started a thread asking for advice - I was too tired to try and search though I might do that now.

Thanks so much for your help Becka - I'm definately feeling a whole lot better about it all now.

ETA

Thanks so much for the advice Never. I'm trying Bepanthen so if it doesn't clear up with that I'll go to the chemist. His poor little bottom though.... And my midwife said that sleeping on the side is alright if monitored. I also know that when windy Em loves being on his stomach. She also said that a warm bath is good and put baby in stomach first - apparently gives them a chance to stretch etc.

Well I must go - I'm trying to make it into to work today to show off Emerson... I'm still in my PJ's lol

Evening all,

Kell I can;t belive you won't have a May babe....you'll still post with us though won't you???

Hey Shazz, good to hear your still around. I will try letting her lie a bit before I get her up. I have just re started breast feeding again after my nipples have healed, and hte lactation consultant is coming again tomorrow. Darc seems a bit more settled than just taking the EBM, so things are looking up.

Nat, I hear you about the poos. I was panicking though cos I thought we were changing too often and going through too many nappies LOL.

Vic, I have taken notes and will try those things and let you know how she goes. It is interesting you suggest waiting a bit though, because I notice if I'm rushed and forget, she burps easier when I remember.

We have been out having photo taken today before she gets too big. I wanted some where she isn't screaming. As soon as I get them I will upload them.

Kellee - You have to post with us in the May section - that's an order LOL!!!

Scrappy - In 2 weeks I've gone through almost a whole box of Huggies Newborns!! And I think I'm about to increase usage with this nappy rash. Can't wait to see some pics of little Darcy - I can't wait to see how gorgeous she is!!

I had a really good day today. Went into work and we saw DP and everyone else. It was a bit of a show and tell lol. It was great to see all my work mates though. I don't miss the work part of working but I do miss the social interaction part. Everyone loved Emerson of course - he was a huge hit. I was there for over 2 hours! So then I was tired and Em needed a feed and a change - all before the Dr's appt I had to go to. Managed to get there just in time (no car parks had to park outside on the road lol). Dr said to use zinc and castor oil cream on the nappy rash as that is less likely to sting then the nappy rash creams. He said it sounds as though Em is lactose intolerant but he wants (and I want) to wait and see how the next few weeks progress. As long as Em's gaining weight and doesn't seem to upset/unsettled over the next few weeks then we should be fine. If not then we may have to switch to formula and bottle feeding. So we left there and as soon as I got out of the door to walk to the car it started ****ing down with rain!!! :eek: Went to the chemist and spent more money on cheap make-up then on Em's cream lol. Got him in the car finally (still raining)... and got home to have a shower. DP is taking care of dinner tonight so everything I need to do for the day is done. Time to relax. I didn't realize how tiring it would be going out lol.

Just realised what a huge post this is about a whole lot of nothing....

Hope everyones little bubbas are behaving themselves. I'm feeling rather guilty because I think I lucked out. Everyone today just kept saying 'He's so well behaved... is he like this all the time??' I really have nothing to complain about!!

On that note however.... does anyone ever get a complex about being a 'good' mum. I'm normally quite confident with everything I do but this job seems to have taken the rug out from under my feet. I know that I'm doing everything right and everyone keeps telling me that but I just can't help but be paranoid that I'm not doing a good job... anyone with me here or am I being silly???

Gigi – I had to laugh at having babies being the ‘great social leveller’. That is so true! It’s hard to stop talking about poos and wees when you’re around your childless friends – somehow I don’t think they’d understand! Re: nappies – I used disposable primarily, but once Charlie was a bit older and on solids (it was summertime then) I used these excellent cloth ones that are shaped like disposable for through the day. The runny poos (which Charlie always seemed to do WHEN I was feeding him – usually all over me!) just wouldn’t stay in the cloth ones I think! Thanks for the LV. And good luck with your test results. Will be thinking of you.

Lea – yay for sleep! I really hope that this is not just a phase… 5 hours through at this age is wonderful! Hope mine does the same, but I’m not holding my breath! Re: the nappy rash… a recipe for nappy rash cream that my GP gave me is 1:1:2 of lanolin, zinc and Vaseline respectively. It’s great. One other thing to think of – is there a chance it could be eczema? It sounds like nappy rash, but sometimes skin irritations can be tricky. Maybe ask the GP at the next check up? Hope it clears up soon. Don’t worry – EVERYONE gets the “Am I good Mum?” thing. I don’t think it gets less as they get older either, so get used to it now! Sounds like you had a good day out, anyway.

Kim – yes, I will still post here if you’ll still have me! Can’t imagine not posting with you rad ladies – I would miss you! Hope the b/f works for you both. Look forward to hearing what the midwife says – hope she’s helpful. Can’t wait to see those photos too! Bet they’re gorgeous.

Still here. Not holding my breath for tonight, although it would be nice. Kind of given up on the whole thing now! Will pop in tomorrow to see how you all are going…. Sorry, would have visited more often, but there are MORE computer dramas… will it ever end?! Drives me nuts. Love and hugs to all.

Vic they are great photos!! All right gotta pull my finger out and put some up.

Guess what - she's given me sucking blisters AGAIN!!! Is it meant to hurt this much??? I swear if she wasn't so settled, it would not be worth the pain. However, I'm persevering cos she's been so great.
Todays my first day on my own. Cam went to work. I have started walking again and so far we are doing OK. And it's only two hours til daddy gets home.

Awe, poor thing Scrappyfish! I hear you on the blisters! I had them with Abby for the first month or so...maybe month and a half! It does get better, I promise! Hang in there! :)

LVLVLV to you KELLEE! :bhcontract: I cant wait to hear you went into labor! :)

Vic The photos are adorable , cute little cherubs and wow Adam looks so alert

Delta_blue, I have added your details in for you.

Kellee ~ No word from you today so heres hoping I was right and you're in labour!!! Or better yet holding your little one in your arms by now!!! Nappy rash is looking better but Em is still rather windy and a little on the grumpy side. Didn't get 5 hours straight last night, or 4 or 3 hours for that matter but I got a good sleep in this morning.

Shazz ~ Hi to you - I hope Ryan is going well.

Never ~ re the diet thing - I have a feeling that the wind is worse when I have dairy products. I had no dairy for a day and it seemed to get a little better and then I had some choccie milk and chocolate and today it is much worse... I'll have to test it a little. I can't imagine shopping for all of those people. It would be crazy. I basically only shop for me and Em and that's enough hard work LOL. The pictures are gorgeous - all four of your children are just adorable. you must be so proud!

Scrappy ~ Ouch @ the blisters! Have you got some nipple cream?? And how did your first day go? Tonight is my first night completely alone so that should be interesting. I just hope Em behaves himself lol. Great to hear you're out walking. It's already getting too cold to walk here - and it keeps raining!!

Well girls I'm back on MSN... DP must have loaded it on when I wasn't looking because hey presto tonight it's there!!

Just sorting out some pictures onto the USB so I can print them out tomorrow and then I'm going to watch Lost. I might even try to get some sleep earier tonight seeing as I'm by myself. My brother came around at 9.30 this morning and did my vacuuming lol & then I had visitors in the arvo so I'm a little tired.

Well not much else happening in my world atm. Will check back in tomorrow.

Love and hugs to everyones little bubbas!!

Thanks so much Never that is a great help. It definately sounds as though he is intolerant as he as all of those things.

He's just after a feed now so I'll check it out a bit better later but it looks heaps helpful so thank you so much!

Lea, can I just ask have you thought it could be something you are eating that is passing through your milk? There are a lot of foods that can pass through the BM and upset the babies tummy. Many spicy foods can be the culprit, as can acidic foods like orange juice and tomatoes. Even cabbage and chocolate have been known to cause problems.

The only thing I can think of Sherie is milk or chocolate. But even when I stopped them for 24 hours it only improved slightly.

Had a bit of a rough night. Went to bed early as I was by myself and then I was woken up at 1.30. Got about 1/2 hours sleep before being woken up again @ 3.30 and then fell asleep with him on my chest because he wouldn't settle. Then he was awake again just after 5... normally he's asleep again by now but the little buggar is WIDE awake!!! Oh and I also just had a charming projectile vomit as well.

I don't feel tired yet but this afternoon is going to be interesting! I will just have to nap when ever he decides to sleep for longer then an hour or so! (Where did my good baby go??) He is whinging again now so I better go!

BBL

Hello fellow May buddies. Finally I have the time and energy to post here. I have read all posts, but just found it too hard to reply.

I can't believe we are here now. I havent heard anything from Kellee's DH but she hasn't been online either. Hope she isn't having a repeat of my 38 hour labour :)

Well Cooper is doing well. He is usually really good as far as sleeping and eating etc, but we had a long night with him last night, very unsettled. He is tired but is fighting it. I dont know how I am going to cope at nights when Tony goes back to work, as we have been taking it in shifts. Cooper isn't breastfeeding, so I have to express every 3-4 hours. I have been to a lactation support centre but didn't get much out of it. A lactation consultant is being organised to come to my home to help, hopefully we get him BF soon. We are both just so tired, but thats life with a newborn.

Sorry for lack of personals, but I need sleep. BBL

Glad to hear that Cooper is doing well. The picture is gorgeous!

Alot of us seem to be struggling with BF in one way or another. I hope the lactation consultant can help.

I finally got my little man to sleep. So I'm putting him to bed and I'm going to try and sleep myself even though all I really want to do is have a shower. I'll try to sleep for 1/2 an hour and if its not working then I'll get up.

I have a new saying:

"Sleep is for the weak" LMAO

hi girls i was talking to kellee earlier here i copied and pasted this one handed typing is killing my wrists lol "but I just wanted to let you know that I'm still here. Could you please let the BB gals know? I'll try and log in tonight from a different computer - hopefully that will work."

Hi all. I think I’ll just post in here from now on – don’t seem to have much time to check this AND the Due in May thread because my computer is being DUMB DUMB DUMB and not letting me stay online for long. Bloody ISP is annoying me! No, still here, I’m afraid. I went for a big walk last night (it was FREEZING!) but to no avail. I’m still planning social events for the next few days because I really think they’re going to have to induce me.  So I’m going to an engagement party tonight and I’m going to invite some friends over for dinner this week. Getting annoyed now! Has anyone heard from Sara or Rachy?

Vic – I can’t imagine buying for six! My god, your trolley must be overflowing every time. Have you thought about a nappy delivery service? Then that would be one less thing you’d have to buy. I’m going to get my fruit and veg delivered (used to, but the lady had to stop working) so that it’s one less thing to worry about. I love your pics too! So cute! What a sweet little family you have. Hope you get some more sleep soon, and that DH can help give you a bit of a break this weekend.

Kim – ouchies on the sucking blisters! Wow, I hope they go away soon. Hope you’re doing ok without Cam – I used to count down the hours until Tom came home too! I’m glad Darcy seems to be settling ok. Keep pushing through dude. You’re doing rad. Good on you for walking already too! I hope I can take a leaf out of your book and start back soon. I miss the exercise.

Sarajo – thanks for the LV!

Lea – no, sorry, still here! And don’t worry about when you’re actually getting your sleep at this stage – sounds like you’re getting just enough and that’s certainly something to be happy about. I hope you’ve figured out what the problem is with feeding… I had a lactose intolerance to my mum’s bm, so maybe that’s what Em has? Hope it sorts itself out soon. What a lovely brother you have too! Wish my brother would do that for me!

Alison – Glad that Cooper is doing well. He’s such a cutie pie! Hope the b/f thing sorts itself out soon. If one lactation consultant isn’t helpful, try another. Some are better than others. I hope you get something out of the visit today. It does get better, I promise!

Shazz – thanks for letting the girls know. I figured they’d all be wondering what was going on because I hadn’t been on for a while. Hope Ryan is doing well, and that your older boy is feeling better.

Anyway, lots of washing to do and more domestic things that need to get done. Our car is FILTHY so we’re going to wash that and put the baby seat in (yes, I know, I should have done it by now). Hopefully I don’t write for a few days because I’m in labour, but I doubt it. I have a ob appt on Tuesday, so if things haven’t happened by then I imagine they’ll schedule an induction for Thursday or Friday. I’m going to try and hold on as long as I can though – I would much rather wait and go naturally than be induced if possible. Hope you’re all well – big kisses to all your bubs.

Dear Kellee's bub, it is time to come out and meet the world! I know it is nice and comfy and familiar in there, but it is so much more interesting on the outside! :) I hope it happens for you soon girl! I had to be induced after being almost 1 week late, and that almost didnt work...my Abby was way too comfy in there! lol!

To the rest of you with your new little bundles of joy...sleep will come, all the restless nights and days in only temporary! Hang in there! :) Congratulations to you all!!!

Thanks for keeping us updated Shazz!

Never ~ You poor thing. I hope you get some sleep soon. Em is the same with feeding heaps as well. Its driving me nuts! He's still unsettled and if it keeps going on I'm going to try him on a lactose free formula for the night feed or something - just to see if it helps. I've also cut out a few things from my diet - mainly dairy and chocolate!! (damn damn damn) so we will see how we go. I might go and get Emerson weighed today and see how he is going.

Kellee ~ My brother is strange lol... he hasn't worked since leaving school in September last year and normally never does anything to help anyone but himself. So the fact that he even offered let alone followed through is strange. But my vacuuming is done so I'm not complaining. The end is coming near - soon you'll have your bubba in your arms. Any ideas for names yet? Apparently car washing is good to bring on labour because of the up and down movement! So wash, wash , wash!

Well I'm going to do some shopping (if I ever get dressed lol) and then visit my mum. Tonight if Emerson permits I'm going to have a bit of a girly night and colour my hair and do some grooming lol.

What is the best age to try and start to work them into a routine or pattern. I'm not too fussed with Emerson but he won't sleep or settle sometimes unless he's being held and I kind of want to break that... any suggestions/ideas? I'm thinking of moving him into the nursery so I'm not picking him up straight away - it seems so cruel to let him cry but maybe I should let him cry a bit before going in....???

Thanks ladies!

Just butting my head in here.

Lea - It sounds like you really don't want to leave him to cry, so therefore don't. If it distress's you then he will also pick up on that vibe and may get more upset. You do what your heart tells you.

There is a pile of articles on the main site that you and other girls in here may want to read, and you are more than welcome to ask advice in the gentle parenting section as well.

Here are the articles
Babies & Sleep
Baby Wearing - The Benefits
Controlled Crying, Controlled Comforting or Sleep Training
Cuddle Me Mum
The Crying Game

Love

Just wondering if I can pop in here?
Patrick was born on the 24th May 2006 weighing 2430g. (Stupid me, most of you know that!)
He is still in SCN atm, because he was born at 35w and 5 days.
He has put on 95g since birth, but lost 210g all up. he is slowly putting on the weight but getting there.

Jess, I have added your details for you. I really hope you get to bring little Patrick home soon. I must be terribly frustrating to have him in hospital still. I'm sure once he gets home he will thrive and before you know it he will be a big strapping boy.

Forum Name: Baby_Crazy05
State: NSW
Baby's DOB: 4th May 2006
Baby's Stats: Weight - 3202grams Length - 53 cm Head Circ - 34 cm
Gender of Baby: Female
Baby's Name: Jovi Lee
Baby's Website: none ... yet
Health Concerns: Loss of weight when she was born but has certainly picked up now

Managed to catch up with most people's posts, but still have a few to read ... Jovi is pretty restless at the moment so don't have much time to do anything really.

She's been pretty good ... had some weight issues in the beginning due mainly to being jaundice (and according to the family GP, there's no way the hospital should have let us go home, we should have been in for at least a week ... she was born on a thursday and we went home on the sunday). She's put the weight back on now ... having her weighed again when I go back for my 6 week checkup on the 14th ... the community nurse visited a couple of times, but I don't trust her scales. She reckoned that they had just been calibrated not long ago ... but according to her Jovi had only put on 83 grams in 2 weeks! and she weighed less than what my dr had weighed her at the week before ... she feels way heavier and feeds pretty good ... so I think I'll trust my dr.

First week home was a dream ... fed every 2-3 hours and slept 3-4 hours. Only woke once at night, twice if we went to bed too early.

Second week ... still really good, and starting sleeping longer during the night.

Third week ... very restless and upset. Didn't help that we travelled back to our parents for 4 days and all over the place visiting people. Plus she got really bad wind and tummy pains. Bought some stuff from the chemist which has worked wonders! Got back into our own routine once we got home though which settled her down a fair bit.

Best thing about going home ... feeding her and palming her off to mum while I went to bed and caught up on a LOT of much needed sleep. Feel great again and now just nap in the chair when i can ... have even been cleaning this week!

This week ... poor little Jovi has oral thrush. Has really thrown her. Last couple of days has only wanted to sleep in our arms or in our bed ... has been sleeping in her bed today, but not normal sleeps ... usually get off her to sleep in my arms within minutes, put her down ... been lucky if she's stayed there for an hour before she wakes up again crying ... but then that hasn't been too bad today ... cos her mouth hurts she's only having little feeds so I've been feeding her more often.

Will be much happier though when she is all better and we get back in to our little routine.

She pretty much sleeps through the night now which is nice. Has her last feed around 10-11 and will sleep until 5-6 most nights. If she wakes up early, we just do our thing and go back to bed.

Me ... I'm doing fine ... now I've caught up on my sleep. The house is doing ok except for the kitchen. Every time I start getting it under control my attention goes elsewhere (where do you think) and I just never get back there! DH does all the other cleaning (if I haven't already done it), but not the kitchen which is fine ... and I like doing it anyway ... its just getting there at the moment. His parents are coming at the end of the week so it will definitely be done by then.

I've been lucky enough to escape the problems we tend to have breastfeeding ... I had one crack on my nipple when I first started which hurt like hell, but have had nothing since which has been good.

Attempted a first bottle feed the other day (after hand expressing for an hour!) but Jovi hated it and wouldn't suck the bottle at all. Oh well! Got until August before I'm back at work ... will have another go in a few weeks or so ... she definitely has to get the hang of it before I go back to work ... I have flexible working hours but considering she has times where she might want to feed for an hour or so, I'd rather just get her bottle fed and not have to worry about trying to make up hours at work.

Anyway ... that's all I've time for at the moment (what am I talking about! have been trying to write this over the last hour! lol)

Never ~ Thanks for the advice. My main concern is that he will be dead to the world asleep and then when I put him down he wakes up. I'm thinking though it's because of the wind in his bowels atm. During the day he's fine and I think its because he's not flat on his back. Whereas at night I put him flat on his back and that's when he stirs. So its either that or he just wants to sleep with Mummy all of the time!!! I hope that Mel is feeling better now - yay for the tooth!!

Kat ~ Thanks so much for pointing those articles out. They've made me feel a whole lot better about some of the choices I've been making. I've been using the carrier, attending to him when he cries most of the time (unless its just a grizzle) and co sleeping when he's unsettled. So its nice to know that I'm not completely doing the wrong thing. They have some great advice in them so thanks - I don't think I would have read them otherwise! I tend to forget BB has a main page LOL.

Bellasmum ~ WELCOME TO BABIES BORN IN MAY!!! Congrats on the birth of Patrick. I hope that you get to bring him home soon as it sounds like he is doing well. Do they have a certain weight they want him to reach before you take him home? How are you coping having him in hospital?

Baby_crazy05 ~ WELCOME TO BABIES BORN IN MAY!!! Congrats on the birth of little Jovi. She sounds like an angel - I wish I was getting that much sleep!! ATM Emerson is having huge bowel/wind issues which is keeping him unsettled a whole lot. Trying different things with BF but we have a family history of BM intolerance for one reason or another so we may soon be heading to bottle feeding which doesn't bother me in the slightest - just as long as my little man is happier! I hope that Jovi's oral thrush gets better as well.


Well today we went out to Port Wakefield and saw my Dad's extended family at the footy. It was great to see them and they loved meeting Emerson as well. I dressed him in the cutest little cargo pants and t-shirt. And then when we rocked up not only did he need a feed but the poor little man had a leaky nappy which had leaked all up his backside. So off with the cute outfit and on with the trusty bonds wondersuit LOL. He was much happier after that! But we had a really good day and Em behaved himself beautifully. We will go over to the Peninsula and see them again once he is a bit older and more settled. ATM its just a struggle to get out and about normally. Very tired now though so I'm going to go and watch Big Brother - I have Em strapped to me and he's fast asleep. It meant I've got the kitchen clean, the washing done and things generally tidied up which is great.

Will pop back in tomorrow I'm sure!

Welcome to all the new May born bubbies and Mums.
very quiet in here ladies. I have finally decided to show my face in the 'born in May'
my little boy is doing well and DD is coping nicely but has realised that she can run a muck whilst I am BF (standing on the coffee table which is located in front of the TV and then pulls at the video!!) She just looks at me and then smiles before she does it. Grrr
I am so glad to hear everyone is doing well. Cant wait for Kellee to have her bubby! For all those who are having trouble with BF - my only recommendation is go to Aust Breast Feeding web site or even ring the local BF association - they are the experts. (and the lactation consultants of course). I was reading a bit on secondary lactose intolerance and has really given me some help too. Matthew was doing the same as Em and Adam and it seems to have really slowed things down with him and is really settling better and longer at night too.
Will keep up on reading the posts although may not get a chance to respond too often.
Take care
Shan

Hello all! Well, sorry I haven’t posted – I bet you were all thinking things were happening. Alas, ‘tis not to be. I went to the hospital yesterday because I had some swelling, but the good news is that everything is ok in that department as my blood pressure was perfect, as usual. The bad news is that after the internal that they did it looks like an induction is the only way. I thought he wanted out (he’s been giving me niggles for nigh on two weeks now) but obviously I’m just to fat and squishy and comfy. I had a big emotional episode over it last night (from about 3 until 5 in the morning, worse luck – DH and I are a bit weary today!) which I won’t go into now, but I’m feeling a little bit better about it. At least I have a definite date that it will all be over, although I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not. I still have a few emotional things to sort out, but at least I have a few days. My cervix was fairly tightly closed, so unless things change drastically between now and then they will probably give me the gels. Would love to hear about your inductions – I don’t really know what happens. My main concern is the possibility of having to have a Caesar, which scares the **** out of me. I’ll deal with it either way, but it’s all a bit much atm. I’ll feel better soon, I’m sure.

Looks like you guys have been busy without me. I’ll try to catch up… here goes!

Lea – learning the difference between the cries is so hard! IKWYM about wanting to break the holding/rocking to sleep thing. I suppose that you try a few things – either making him go to sleep on his own ‘cold turkey’ or maybe you could try letting him cry for a bit, then going in to let him see that you’re still there (maybe pick him up briefly) and put him down and try again. To be honest, I’m not sure what to do with newborns. We rocked/patted/fed Charlie to sleep for six months and by the end of it he was just not sleeping at all. We had to do a version of the controlled crying thing – a very experienced MCHN came in a helped us figure out the difference between the cries so that we knew which ones to go in for (it wasn’t as rigid as cc, but it worked well for him). It took a few weeks, but since then he has been an angel with his sleeping. We’re getting the same MCHN in when this one is born so she can give us some ideas about routines with newborns, so I’ll tell you if she has any tips! Sorry I can’t be more help than that. Maybe you could call Tresillian (or the equivalent) in your state? They might have some advice over the phone, or they might have special classes or brochures you could look into. Glad you got some info out of the articles Kathryn suggested.

Hello Jess! Lovely to have you here (even though I’m not officially here yet!). Congratulations on the birth of little Patrick. When do you think he’ll be coming home?

Hello Baby Crazy too! Congratulations on the birth of Jovi – it sounds like she’s really thriving! I hope that she gets over it soon. I get it too (I have it atm) so I know how much it sucks. What do you give babies for it? I hope she’s able to telepathically tell my bub to sleep that well at night too! That’s wonderful for you. Glad the b/f seems to be going well too.

Vic – yay for Mel’s tooth! Well, at least you know what it was now. There’s nothing worse than when they cry and you don’t know why. How are you finding Mel is with Adam? Does she have any jealousy issues at all? Last time I asked it seemed like she was doing well… just trying to gauge how Charlie might be.

Sheree – thanks for thinking of me and sending me the sms. Hope Lachy is doing well.

Anyway, must go and try and catch up with my other forums. Hope all your bubs are doing well. Will try and check in again tomorrow, otherwise will definitely write on Wednesday sometime before the big B Day. Wow, writing that it seems so close! Love to all.

Oops, jinx Shan! Glad that your gorgeous boy is doing well, but cheeky little DD! I suppose I should prepare myself for that too... thanks for reminding me about the B/F Assoc. I really should get a membership for that. I think they have all kinds of classes and mothers groups on things other than b/f too, so it might be useful. Glad that you're well.

Nat, It does get better. I couldn't do thecontrolled crying thing either. And, despite all the info available, she's my baby and I will tend to her how I see fit. I will probably make a rod for my back, but she's a child, my child and I can't bear her to be upset. Liek Vic says she must be crying for a reason and I'm getting better at figuring that out.

Kellee, I had to have an induction after a non progressive labour. If you have the drip all I can say is ask for an epidural. It is unrelenting. I dealt with it for 6 hours and then needed a rest. Best thing I did and when I had to have the emergency c sec there was no mucking around. A csec is what you make it. I recovered well cos I didn't worry about it too much and just took it all in my stride. I had one and now have a healthy baby. I didn't fail to deliver her - she didn't want to come out. The nurses kept wanting me to have pain relief which I only needed at night (when you're groggy sometimes you forget to be careful). I wanted to get out of bed asap and that turned out to be the best thing and I was walking around within a couple of hours (thenks to nosey inlaws who couldn't manage to visit in the visiting hours and I had to go downstairs - like they were going to take my baby without my accompaniement like they wanted!!).

Vic, I'd have Mel for you. I could do with a helper sometimes LOL! And I'm up all night anyways...

Allison - my bub didn't BF until three weeks, and now she's improving in leaps and bounds. I keep at it for her and we're beginning to make a great team. The lactation consutlant saved me. Hope you get some benefit out of it. I understand exactly on the expressing how hard it is (I was doing the same). I found that the Pigeon Peristaltic nipple is the best one for assimilating breast feel for their bottles and Darc has improved heasp when I still do need to express (Cam's feeding her now).

Well you'll probably get the gist, but I'm feeling heaps better. The BF is improving and we are getting along much better. We have even been away for the weekend! Darcy has put on an average of 200g per week and has changed so much already. Can't belive she is 4wks/28 days tomorrow!On the flip side I have managed to launder both of our mobiles this week and have lost some recordings of the CTG and me in labour - very upset about those.

Hope everyone is progressing and feeling OK.

Well, ladies..first up thanks for welcoming me in here!
Patrick has now been in the SCN for 12 days and last night I roomed in with him to see how he went with one whole day of breastfeeding.
Woke up this morning at 3.30 to have him weighed and my heart dropped when the nurse said he had actually lost weight! I honestly felt like I had failed my baby and that he would be in SCN for a very long time.
About 10 the Paed turned up and I had convinced myself that he was going to say how long Patrick was going to stay in here and that obviously my Breastmilk wasn't any good and that they would be starting him on formula from now on.
Instead he said, lets see about letting little Patrick go home. DH and I just about went through the roof. After an hour we had all the paperwork done and we walked out the door of the hospital at 12.30 pm today.
So, Patrick is home and fast asleep in his little bed. I've decided not to keep him at his 4 hourly feeds as he is usually asleep, so I'll feed him when he WANTS to be fed!

OMG Jess - that is excellent to hear that little Patrick is home!!! You must be so thrilled to have your little man home with you! Demand feeding is best I think - they're not silly our babies, they know when they're hungry!!

Scrappy ~ I'm getting better at working out the crying thing too. I'm learning something new everyday. I have decided that tending to him when he cries and having him in the carrier/pouch thing during the day if he wants is not a bad thing. And I'm with you - I could be creating a little monster but I can't bear him being upset either. We will have to see how we go and support each other I think!!! So glad to hear that things are improving for you. Where on earth did those 4 weeks go??? I can't believe the time is passing by so quickly. Emerson will be 3 weeks this Thursday!!!

Kellee~ I have figured out that Em likes to sleep on his stomach. Which makes me highly paranoid and I am always checking him but he is sucha doll when he sleeps like that. arms under head and his little legs up near his butt - just adorable. He seems to like that and being in the carrier. He falls asleep quite deeply when being carried so after awhile I can take him out and put him straight down and he doesn't stir. And I don't feel so bad/guilty about co-sleeping now either which has taken a bit of pressure off me. It was good chatting to you on MSN today as well - sorry I had to rush off but Em woke up and wanted a feed and that was that!My induction - they started with gels which did nothing and then broke my waters. I was basically in instant labour from then. It was quite intense but then I have no other labour to compare it too. I was so nervous about the induction ending in a c-section as well but mine went really well. They can do 2 lots of gels so make sure that you let them know you want 2 lots. It could be alot of sitting around and it will mean yet another internal but its the most 'natural' way out of all the induction methods. Not all inductions are horror stories that end in c-section or lots of intervention - just look at me - 6 hr labour, 4 stiches and only a jab of pethidine! I'm sure you'll do just great!How exciting that you have a date for when things will happen though!

Shan ~ Good to hear that you're still around and that things are going well. Congratulations again!!

Well I have a bit of a confession to make. We have converted Em over to formula. The difference has been amazing. His nappies are normal for the first time ever, he's settling better and those painful bowel movement/wind pains have gone. He is almost like a different baby. He used to sit there and frown alot and whinge and sleep alot. Today he was awake, alert and had such a happy look on his face. I feel so bad for not BF and I feel as though I 'gave up' too soon but I know that I have made the right choice as he is just so much happier now. I have CAFHS coming out this Wednesday so it will be interesting to see how much weight he's put on. I keep meaning to go down and get him weighed but I always run out of time.

He's still asleep now and I managed to colour my hair and shave my legs!!! So I'm feeling good. I think I'd like him to wake up now so I can feed him and go to bed though.

Will check back in tomorrow!

Baby Crazy - I have added your details for you. I actually just realised I know your In-laws (not too many Jovi Lee's getting around). Very small world hey! Sounds like you are doing a great job with your little one.

Trish - Fantastic news on having little Patrick at home. I think he will just thrive now he is home.

Kim – thanks for telling me about your induction. It makes me more confident knowing that a few of you have gone through it and come out the other side ok. You have such a good attitude towards it – I really love when you said “I didn’t fail to deliver her – she just didn’t want to come out”. Thank you, I really needed to hear that! IKWYM about the cc, I don’t know if I will be able to do that with a newborn. Charlie was six months old when we did a modified, more relaxed and individual version of it, but I would have been scared to do it before then. It’s really hard. I’m glad the bf is going well too. You sounds like you’re doing really well. Can’t believe that month has gone so fast!

Jess – yay for Patrick being home! That must be so wonderful. I’m sure he will start putting on weight soon. Was it very much that he lost? He’s been through a lot, so I’m sure things will start to pick up now that he’s home and safe with his Mummy, Daddy and brothers and sisters. Hope you have a wonderful time with him at home. Go demand feeding too – especially at this age. They’re still trying to figure out where the hell they are… they’re not old enough to tell the time yet!

Lea – that sounds so cute, Em sleeping like that. Get some photos of it, the bum in the air thing, because you forget how cute it is! And don’t feel bad about co-sleeping… if you’re careful it really is a safe way to sleep. We did for months with Charlie (sorry, I know I talk about him a lot, but he’s the centre of my world atm) and it was nice. We didn’t get much sleep, but it was still special. Thanks for telling me your induction story too. And you don’t need to treat converting Em to formula as a “confession”… it’s what’s best for him. I was telling mum about it today (remember I said I had the same problem as a baby?) and she said you’re very sensible! There’s no point in making him suffer, and it sounds like he’s doing much better. Yay for doing girly beauty things too! It’s important to feel good about yourself even though you’re knackered.

Vic – all hail SuperMum! Three kids asleep at the same time? I don’t know how you do it! Sounds like Adam is a little champ. It’s funny about the bf, isn’t it? “They” say that you should not eat certain things like curries, cabbage etc. but it’s different for everyone. Thanks for the tips on jealousy, too. I’m sure I’ll come to you for more advice over the next few months!

I’m chatting on MSN to a friend of mine who only just now, literally, found out she was pg! She’s so excited… she hasn’t even had time to tell her DH yet! I’m so happy for her. She consulted a tarot card reader or some such thing (not my bag, but she believes in it) who told her she’d be pg with a little girl in three months, and here she is three months later! I hope it’s a girl – I know she’s got her heart set on one.

Feeling a bit better about Thursday (thanks for your stories). I just hope it all goes well. DH has a rehearsal on Monday that he really wants to go to –he has a concert on the 25th and he has missed the other two rehearsals for it, and if he doesn’t go to this one he won’t be able to do the concert at all. I nearly hit the roof when I found out, because it will be day four (baby blues day for me) and that was the day I really wanted him to be home. Que sera, sera. Hopefully I won’t get them this time, but last time was bad and I was in hospital on my own. I’m sorry if it seems like I’m ‘whinging’ about it, but it’s just good for me to get it all out there. Thinking about the worst possible scenarios makes me feel like I have some idea of what I’m in for, even though I hope, of course, that those scenarios don’t happen. Sorry for babbling. It's hard to get excited about meeting him with all these worries going through my head, but the closer it gets the more I'm looking forward to it. It will be so nice to have a new bub around. They're so special.

Anyway, lots to do before my little man wakes up. I thought my alone time was going to be interrupted, because I heard a big bang before and I think it was him falling out of bed, the poor thing. He cried for a bit, then I tucked him back in and he grizzled a bit more, but I haven’t heard a sounds for a while so hopefully he’s nodded back off. Will try to post tomorrow, even if it might not be a long one. Hope you and your bubbas are having a lovely day.

Evening All

Yay Patrick for making it home! Keep showing mummy how well she's doing now!

Hope you're relaxing for tomorrow Kellee. Don't worry about hte babbling. I got the day four blues quite badly too (though truth be told I probably had them from days 2-6), so I get your thinking on the rehearsal/concert thing. Do you at least have your bag packed by now?? LOL.

Good girl Nat. It's not a confession, it's a brave decision for the good of your baby. Isn't it amazing the difference food makes to them?

Vic, please can you move a bit closer to me? You sound like someone I need to be friends with.

Sheree hope you're going OK. Lachlan's lovely.

Bellasmum and Baby crazy welcome to our little group. They are great girls here.

Babycrazy, If you're going to express a bit, I have an Avent hand pump which is excellent! I highly recommend it.
Well we went to Tresillian today and got some great hands on advise. I am adding it to my stash, and am becoming more and more confident. She even settled by herself this afternoon!!

Never ~ Nice work @ having all 3 kids asleep at once!!! Maybe I should try Em sleeping on his side. I'm just so nervous about him sleeping on his belly because of the SIDS stuff. What are the reasons exactly for them not wanting babies to sleep on their bellies I wonder? LOL @ the pasito as well!

Kellee ~ Poor Charlie falling off the bed hehe!! You definatley don't seem as though you are whinging! And besides that's why we're all here! Will you still be in hospital on Day 4 or at home? Can you get your mum or other people to be there when DH isn't? I'm sure you are going to be fine. This is your second time round and you are so much more prepared for it this time. Congrats to your friend about finding out she's PG - how cool for her! I'm not a fan of tarot card readers either... one told my mum that I wouldn't be able to give birth naturally so I would have a c-section, that DP would leave me and I'd have PND so bad that my mum would basically have to look after me!! I was upset for days until I realized it was a load of hogwash!! And I've proven it all wrong anyway! Thanks for the support re changing to bottle feeding. I'm very happy with the decision and the results but I still feel slightly guilty IFKWIM. I guess that will fade with time along with my money - how expensive is formula???? I find the co-sleeping great as well. We have such special cuddles together I love it. I have a queen size bed and when DP doesn't stay over Em sleeps on that side of the bed. He is pretty safe and this morning I felt comfortable to let him sleep on his belly while I slept next to him though I'm not sure of the logic behind that hehe!

Kim ~ YAY for Darcy settling by herself. You are doing so well!!! I'm so proud of you LOL! Alot of other people would have fallen to pieces by now but you've taken everything in your stride and you're so positive about it all. I really admire you for that. You're definately an inspiration. I think we all need to live closer to each other. I think it would be great being able to catch up in person!!!

Well we had a pretty non eventful day today. Em was fussing all last night so it was a sleep in for us both this morning. I managed to get the bins out (which reminds me I need to check the letterbox) but we didn't do anything else. We have CAFHS coming out tomorrow - they rang today and had a bit of a chat with me. Told them about changing to FF and they said it doesn't matter how he gets fee as long as he's getting fed and is happy which made me feel heaps better. It'll be good to see how much he weighs tomorrow. Oh and they've finally managed to organize my farewell lunch at work LOL. It's a little belated but better late then never - its going to be great fun! My sister is also booked in for her c-section this Friday as well. And then the following Friday it is my birthday!!! I can't believe it - time is going so fast!!

Damn @ not being able to have those chocolate binges Vic!! What a bummer! Poor little Mel and poor you for wearing the chuck!! These things happen to the best of us. I think you're a great mum!! And Em won't take the dummy either... almost every time I give it to him he starts gagging and choking lol.

morning ladies

hope you are going well and your little bundles are growing like mad i sure know Ryan is on Friday he hit 5.5 kg no wonder my back kills me i just thought i would drop in while i had 2 seconds to say a huge big hi and a congrats to all the new mums and bubs for May

dear Kellee,

tried to send you a pm, but i get a message telling me i am not allowed (??)

I just wanted to let you know i am thinking of you, one day before the big event, i am sending you all the most positive thoughts i can think of your way!

I'm glad people on here could give you the benefit of their induction experiences, it really does help to hear from others that have been there, done that.

I hope it all goes really well for you - these words seem inadequate and i know i am a total stranger to you - but i really wish you all the very best of a birth experience. Just think, maybe in a day or two, you will be holding your little babe!

love from the clucky bilbymum (cluck cluck cluck)