Hello!!

Wow, you've all been sooo chatty over the last few days - I'm having so much trouble keeping up, but I'm glad I'm not the only one. So sorry for the lack of personals too - Luke is about to wake up, I can hear him stirring, so we'll see how we go!!!

Tan - OMG, my right nipple is still KILLING me too. I ended up going to the GP as I thought it was nipple thrush too but he was pretty sure it wasn't I just don't know what's going on but it's far too painful for me to feed Luke on that side now. I use the nipple shield at night and during the day I'm expressing from that side and it's really helping - expressing doesn't hurt it at all!! Luke has taken to the bottle really well, so it's nice to have a break from feeding him, although I do love it on the 'good' side!!

Sarah - My c/section incision has been hurting a little still too. Mainly at night when I get up to feed, probably because all the muscles have relaxed!! I think I've been overdoing it just a little though and that's why. I guess we have to remember we've had major surgery and it's going to take time to heal. I hear you on the burning sensation though, that's exactly what I get, mainly on one side, it's so annoying!!

Well, I must say, I'm really jealous of those of you getting some decent sleep!! The broken sleep is still killing me. I'm finding it really hard but we're hanging in there and I can't complain, Luke is great at night - he settles really well, it's just the broken sleep that I have trouble with.

I have a quick question for those of you who are expressing milk - how much does bubs take?? I've only just started expressing on one side (because my nipple kills and I can't handle feeding from that side) and Luke has been taking about 140ml each feed. That usually takes him through for about three to four hours. Just seems like quite a lot and I'm not sure whether we should offer him more or less as he empties the bottle???? He also did a massive projectile spew after the bottle today (all over me - it was through my hair and everything)!! It was a little scary actually but he settled really well after that and has been sleeping for a couple of hours now, so thats good.

Hmm, spoke too soon, I can still hear him stiring and it's getting louder, better go see what the story is!!

Hope everyone else is wonderfully well. I've been ok, just having a few down moments. DH is back to work tomorrow - not looking forward to it and I've been having a few issues with myself. I feel like a slob and am having trouble adjusting to my new life!!! I do love it though, my boy is just adorable and I can't imagine life without him!!!

Kelly xxx