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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Aug 2006
    1,074

    Lulu, you are doing such an amazing job. Have you tried your local baby health centre, they can often refer you to a government counsellor or perhaps a support group of women feeling the same as you are. The one I went to had a in house creche by some lovely women so that we could actually go to the support group. You could also try finding another pyschologist as mine saw me fairly quickly. Have you heard of Panda? Their helpline is 1300 726 306, they may be able to give you some strategies to get you through.

    Your local doctor may be able to refer you to someone as well. There are lots of avenues for help, but unfortunately they aren't advertised. Get the help and don't feel bad leaving your two little ones if you need to help you feel better. PND is a long and ugly road (I'm still on it with Julian) so i can only imagine how you are feeling. Take care of yourself xox

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Jan 2007
    7,197

    Ohhh Lulu hun, I am so sorry things aren't going well. Lots of great practical advice above but just want to add that you should NOT stay away from here until things are better - we have all been worried and we care hun. I think of everyone on here as my friends, not the same as my IRL friends sure but friends nonetheless that will stick by each other. That means when things get hairy we aren't going to turn away or get annoyed etc but worry and help you through it... so please pop in and vent away, PM if you need to and just let it all out. I will never forget posting a pretty downer post early on when Iz was a few months old and a certain member (whose name starts with M ends in O and has abell in the middle ) called me 5 mins later to see if I was ok, and was here visiting a few days later to see how we were.... I won't ever forget that, and it was just what I needed to not feel so alone and isolated. Just quickly on the bottle, Iz was a bit older yes, but she wouldn't take a bottle til 8 mths hun and she finally did when I was at work, their little sniffer dog noses know when mummy isn't there and she finally took it. I know El is a bit younger but a few hours will give you a break and it might mean she finally takes it. Good luck sweet and let us know how you are going.

    I'm sorting out clothes today and yep might think about packing a few bags to take to hospital (is it really that time?). Thank goodness DH was home because I was up for all hours of the night on the loo for some odd reason (TMI sorry ladies) and he let me sleep in, because Iz decided 630 was a great time to get up - after staying in bed til 8 yesterday, cheeky poppet. to you all, will be back later.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Apr 2006
    Perth
    4,203

    Thanks so much ladies. Will BBL but need some professional advice from Shell and Dan

    I've not fed Elena today since a feed at 6.30 am. Mum and DH have had her all day and have been trying to get a bottle into her without any luck. We're going to persevere, but I really need to know how long we can hang out before we need to start worrying about dehydration or anything else becoming dangerous. She's had about 80mls of EBM throughout the day (most of it inconsequential drips from the bottle, but a few syringes too) but that's it. I've been told its ok to do this "you will take a bottle or nothing" thing, but I stupidly didn't ask just how long we can persist for. So, any thoughts? Thanks ladies. At the moment I figure its just like she's slept through the night so I'm not worried but . . .

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Mar 2006
    4,542

    I'm so sorry Lulu but I am of no help at all. I have absolutely no idea how long she can go. The only thing I can suggest is have you thought about a cup and see if she will take it from a cup? If you want to know how to do it just let me know. I'll check back in a while. You're doing a great job and your girls are so lucky to have you as their mum.

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Member

    Jan 2008
    In beautiful chaos!
    2,335

    Lulu- I remember Annabelle being fussy at one point at about 4months old. I was worried she wasn't getting enough milk. I asked my MCHN how long she could go for and she said not to let it go for any longer then 24hrs. So not sure if thats any help but thats what I was told. I would give 132229 a call professional mid wives and have truely stopped me jumping off a cliff many a times. Ever time they gave me advice it worked! So please give them a call You may have to wait a little while but it is so worth it

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Jan 2007
    7,197

    Lulu - could you call your MCHN? Are they of any use?? (I know some are worth their weight in gold and others are useless like mine ) Or the number Kass mentioned could help. Hang in there hun, you are doing a wonderful job babe.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Oct 2006
    Melbourne
    1,798

    Lulu - fingers crossed that you have made some progress with Ellie Hang in there hun, it will all work out

    Hiya all, another quickie from me, be back when I've got some work done!

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