Hi everyone just a quick one from me to say that I am still here and will catch up on everything tomorrow. Have 2 sore ears and one majorly sore throat so I am going to hit the sack. Hope all is well xx
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Hi everyone just a quick one from me to say that I am still here and will catch up on everything tomorrow. Have 2 sore ears and one majorly sore throat so I am going to hit the sack. Hope all is well xx
Wow ladies - so quiet in here!
We are cruising along nicely! Isabelle is still sleeping well at night and days are slowly getting better - had a 15 minute sleep after 3 today, will work at stretching that out! The good thing is Im walking every day to get her to nap in the late afternoon so she isnt too feral when Al gets home. His new job means he doesnt get home til 615ish and she would happily go to bed at 6 so I try to keep her up til 7 now. Seems to be working ok - shes a bit grizzly but the nap in the pram seems to do the job.
She is really grabbing stuff now and putting it in her mouth! Very funny and we are catching it all on video too which is great!
Well Al's brother Ben is arriving from Canada tomorrow! Pretty exciting, he will get to meet his neice for the first time -just a bit sad his wife couldnt come too. We are going to Bright for 4 days on Thursday too so that should be fun. Al cant come up til the Friday night after work though - bit of a bummer.
Anyway - going to see Isabelle's great-grandfather tomorrow as well as Ben and will be having lunch with Al too - yay! I miss my boy - he is so tired - still getting used to these early mornings and the physical work I guess!
Anyway - hope you are all absolutely wonderful and will chat soon - log in ladies and let us know how you are going!!
It is very quiet in here indeed! I am just waiting for Noah to finish his movement so I can change his nappy and go back to bed. I have been too lazy to change his nappy and wind up regretting it in the morning when I then have to wash his clothes and add a bath to the menu. So I have a few minutes to update...
I have completed one page of my website, my site is in my public profile, let me know what you think. I also updated Noah's website and added video. Noah has gained some new skills in the last week of cooing a lot and holding his head up while on his tummy and the videos highlight this.
We had MG yesterday, next week is the last one, I hope we keep meeting up, it is a good group. Mum's and bub's movie today too!!! I am so stoked, it is Knocked Up.
Looks like Noah is done, time to change him and go back to bed. Sorry for the selfish post, can't think too much at 4am though!! :lol:
hey guys...hope everyone is doing well!
Mason had his needles on the weekend ...poor mite :(
We are of to perth on thurs so hopefully i have time to jump on before then xxx
Sarah -Noah is so cute!!! I love the pic of him with cherry and go tummy time !! Clever boy! I gotta figure out how to add video!!
Ohhh Sarah Noah is GORGEOUS and you're so cute lol Is that him having a little try of Farex in the piccies? How did he like it??
Not sure how many of you kn0ow but Blake has a viral infection :( We just can't win.
Thanks for the comments Tan and Ashlee!
Ashlee, it was that Heinz organic rice cereal, same thing I guess, I only saw farex at coles last night, safeway only had the Heinz one and now I realize what it is :lol: Blakes pics look adorable too! What size did you say he was in now? That tigger jj is fantastic, where do you get it from? Sorry to hear he has a viral infection, I hope it clears up soon. Did you get antibiotics to clear it up? You look after yourself hun :hug:
I tried again this morning to give him the rice cereal and he didn't like it today so it got put away. Fine by me, it feels strange not to be feeding him from the breast anyway. Next time he shows an interest in our food I might give it another go but I think he satisfied his curiosity for now.
ETA - I weighed Noah yesterday and at 12 weeks he is 6.3kg I cannot believe how fast he is growing, I reckon he is having a growth spurt as well because he is feeding frequently again, I also roughly measured his length and it was 62cm, I hope he doesn't get my short gene but he is in the 75th percentile so far so it doesn't look like he inherited it :lol:
Sarah, Blake is now 7.8kg or 17lb 4oz and is in some 000 (about 5 things lol), 00 suits (not bonds, he is 0 in those) and lots of 00 now. Even a size 0 shirt fits him :( He is a bohemeth child lol We got the Tigger Jolly Jumper as a shower gift but it's from Big W. I have a heap more updated piccies but the battery on my sister's camera died and I've been to lazy to go and find the charger so I can upload them hehe slack. You're right on not forcing him onto the cereal, Blake is really starting to mouth at us and stare at our food, so when he hits 4 months we're going to give him a little taste of the 4-6 month tinned foods. I intend to make his foods (pureed fruit and vegies obviously) but am not going to bother until he is on them a few times a day.
Tan thank you for thinking about me in your posts, I have totally forgotten if you have asked any questions lol I'm sorry!!! I'm soooo glad to hear Isaebella is sleeping beautifully for you. Blake was going SO well, he went 7pm-7am last Thursday night, then got sick and is up every 4 or 5 hours :( He must need to be close too me too, as he won't sleep in his bed either.
Yay Danni, 2 days till Perth then 4 weeks till you're up here so we can go swimming, eat like piggys and watch the boys go nuts (our little AND big men I mean lol)
Does anyone elses bub already push up to a standing position? Blake doesn't like to sit on my lap anymore, he likes to stand!!! He is very strong, a nurse commented he has the strongest kick of any baby she's ever seen (and she's in her 50's so she would have seen a few in her day!). Off to see the Paed to follow up on Blake's eyes (much more improved, only the left one goes a bit AWOL occasionally) and his heart murmur, and to also discuss the other issues we're having with him.
Hi gorgeous mummies and babies,
It has been a little bit quiet in here but it's great to read a few catch ups.
Sarah - our website is great and I love your videos. It was weird finally hearing your voice. I've always pictured you have a heavy accent. Any hoo your little man is growing so quick. I can't believe he is in a jolly jumper. How old/big do they have to be to go in one? I've got a hand me down for Olivia so it is in a plastic bag with no instructions. How's the website coming along?
Tan - It's fantastic to hear how good Izzy's sleeping for you. How are you going trying to increase her afternoon sleep? Izzy might just like a short power nap in the arvo. Great for you two getting out for an afternoon walk. It's a great idea that Olivia and I might have to copy. I know that you have already told us but what is Al's new job?
Ashley - Gee you guys really can't take a trick at the moment can you? Hoping that Blake is feeling better today. Poor little guy. When is your paed appointment? Fingers crossed he gets a great report card.
Danni - How fantastic that Mason is being so good for you. I can't believe you're off to Perth and then Brisbane. You guys travel so much I'm jealous. It's great that Mason has slotted into your life so perfectly. You are really meant to parents. Are you enjoying it as much as you thought you would?
A huge hello to every other mummies and bubbies. Can't wait to hear all about what new with you all.
Well Olivia and I are travelling along beautifully. She is sleeping brilliantly for us and is becoming more and more interactive each day. I am having to force myself to clean the house while she is asleep because when she is awake I can't leave her alone and just adore playing with her. I can waste hours with her. She is playing with her toys and putting everything in her month. It's so cute. Well everything she does is cute. I'm so bias though but aren't we all. LOL.
We have Olivia's paed appt on monday but I'm not worried. She is so healthy so it can't be anything majorily wrong.
Anyway sorry for the quick catch up but we have got mother's group so I gota dash and pack our nappy bag.
Chat soon ladies,
Luv Dan and Olivia
Hi everyone. Been very quiet hasn't it.
Ashlee - so sorry to hear Blake's not been well. It doesn't seem fair that one baby seems to cop so much icky stuff. Hope he's better soon and your paed gives him a bit tick of health for everything else. And hopefully he'll be back to sleeping in his own bed and back to those lovely long night sleeps for you. Great news though that your nurse thinks he's so strong -must be very reassuring. Very cute Tigger too!! Do you just hang it from the door frame?
Tan - Good luck getting longer sleeps out of Izzy in the afternoon. I admire anyone who can get their babies to do anything that they want them to do - my Izzy does whatever she pleases!! I think she gets her stubborn streak from her mummy . . .
Dan - sounds like you're having a great time with Olivia. Isn't it incredible how much time you can spend crawling around on the flooor with them and not being bored - I never would have believed I could enjoy doing "nothing" so much.
Danni - only two sleeps to go!! Looking forward to meeting you and Mason. I hope you have a good flight over. And then Brisbane? Wow. Mason is going to be the most travelled little bubby.
Sarah - your website is starting to look great. You've very creative. Must have felt strange giving Noah "real" food. My GP commented the other day about introducing Izzy to solids in another few weeks and part of me said "nooooooooooooooooooooo". I want my little girl to stay little. They all seem to be growing so fast.
Well, nothing new to report here with my girl. Izzy is still in that incredibly brilliant sleep pattern and I'm just loving it. I was really tired yesterday so when she went down for a sleep, I went back to bed and slept for three hours. Soooooo nice. She is feeding really well from the formula now and is putting on weight much more quickly - she was 5.5 kgs on Friday which was right on average for her age but was only 57 cms, which was a tad on the shorter side. Nothing to worry about, but I hope she's not going to suffer from her mummy's "duck leg disease".
My SIL is being (has been I guess) induced today so we're all waiting by the phone for news of a new niece or nephew. She already has two boys but wants another one. I'm torn as to what she'll have - I think she's going to have a girl, but I want her to have a boy, not only because that's what she wants but because I want Izzy to keep her special place in the family of being the only little girl!
Hello!
Sorry, another selfish post from me - I've had a couple of very exhausting days and just wanted to pop in quickly to give you all an update!!
We had a terrible afternoon yesterday with Luke and his reflux. He screamed and screamed until he could hardly breathe the poor little man. So, I finally decided that enough is enough and booked him in to see the paediatrician (sp?) today. As much as I didn't want to, we've now got some medication (Zantac) to try and a thickening agent for him to take before feeds. We'll see how we go with that. Its just been so traumatic and yesterday afternoon was just the worst. I felt like I couldn't cope with it anymore. The breast refusal is just the worst. Anyway, hopefully things will improve over the next few days.
Must go, Luke has started screaming again!!!!
Talk soon.
Kelly xx
Hey Dan, you are so right...and I love it when people remind me. Mason has slotted in perfectly and we love how portable and adaptable he is. We love that we can carry on with our lives with him now inclusive and it makes everything so much more enjoyable :)
Lulu: cant wait to meet you on friday! 11am at carousel, near the stairs that come down from the cinemas.
Kelly: hope you can make it too!
Sorry to hear about Lukes reflux. He should grow out of it soon. Mason did hunny. good luck with the zantac. With the breast refusal...is there any chance he has colic or similar?
We'll be there Danni!
Kelly - so sorry to hear Luke's reflux is getting worse. Unfortunately I know exactly what you're going through - exactly the problems I had with Izzy until she got to the point where she simply refused to feed from me at all for a couple of days. It is so incredibly difficult to cope with seeing your little one in pain so I hope you're doing what you can to look after yourself too, and that your DH is able to give you some time out. Good luck with the Zantac. I've been told that you have to hang in there for a couple of weeks for it to really take effect so don't lose heart if you don't have an immediate improvement.
I don't want to create any problems here and certainly don't want to offend anybody but for what its worth, switching Isabelle from breastfeeding to full time formula has given me a new baby. She used to scream all day from about 8am until anything up to 11pm at night. I had to hold her upright on my shoulder from midday (not even in her car seat, pram etc) or else she would scream even louder. I was told if I switched her to formula I would have a new baby in 3 days - it took 2. She now has three sleeps a day, happily lies on her back in her pram or on the floor gurgling and playing on her own ALL day (including that horrid 3pm onwards!!). Like I'm sure you've been told, they will grow out of reflux but after trying medication and finding it not particularly effective, I elected to go with formula. I simply wasn't prepared to watch Izzy stay in pain for months (because reflux can last for years, not just a few months) when there was a solution I and my GP were happy with.
Like I said, I don't want to offend anyone and I'm not saying formula feeding is the answer for everyone's baby that has reflux, but it was for mine. My only regret is that I didn't put her on formula earlier.
Danni - Yeah, I'm hoping that I'll be able to make it on Friday too - we'll see how we go!!!
Lulu - I don't think you're offending anyone, you've just done what's right for you and I think its wonderful!! We all have to do whats right for us and our bubs. Its certainly not fair to let them scream all day and not feed. I was worried Luke was getting to that stage but he still seems to feed perfectly well at night, just not during the day, so I know he's getting what he needs and he's certainly not screaming all day - just at feed time and for a little while afterwards, and not every feed either. He's such a happy boy the rest of the time, so hopefully we'll get through it ok!!
Alright, I have a question for you all - I need to buy a new nappy bag and want to know what you guys have and how happy you are with it. I bought a cheap one from Target and its fallen apart!!! So, I want to buy a better one thats going to last me but don't want to spend the money and then find that I don't like it!!! So, any suggestions would be great!!! Thanks.
Oh and Luke didn't like his first dose of Zantac, so it's going to be interesting!!!
Kelly xxx
Kelly - It's fantastic that you are on your way to sorting out Luke's reflux. I think you are doing an amazing job and you are doing what is best for you and Luke. Fingers crossed that you have a new little man in a few days and that Luke's reflux settles down for him. With a new nappy bag I would like at a backpack nappy bag. I love my back pack one. It is so convenient and tough going. Another one that is really good is from Target and it looks like a big handbag and it's red. That one is really well wearing too.
Lulu - How did your sister go? Was it a boy or girl? By the looks of your little girls photos she is really happy and if formula suits her then awesome.
Nothing new for us since my big update. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy some breast feeding singlets. I'm so sick to death of wearing a bra all day and all night.
Well I'm off to have my shower while Olivia is asleep.
Catch up later ladies,
Luv Dan.
YAY. I've been aunty'ed!! New nephew born at midday yesterday. Don't have any vital statistics yet (never rely on your FIL as the information gatherer!). Will be heading in to hospital to see them today. Seems funny that Izzy isn't the baby of the family anymore.
Dan - I had the Lovable ones and also "Bump" (Bonds). Got them from DJs and Myer. Depending on what size boobs you have would change which I would recommend. The Bumbs one are almost like a bra - very moulded - and depending on what my bbs were doing and Izzy's feeding schedule I sometimes found them a bit uncomfortable.
Kelly - oooh. Not good that Luke doesn't like the Zantac. Izzy didn't like the Losec much either (not like the Brauer's colic mix - I'm sure she thought it was just raspberry cordial she loved it!!). I'm "glad" Luke is only fussing at feed times during the day, although I'm sure for you its a nightmare. At least you know he's still getting good feeds at night. Hope the zantac does the trick for him very soon. Hope you can make it friday! ETA: I have the Mountain Buggy nappy bag that came with my pram. It's cr*p so glad you asked this question!
Lulu - no offense whatsoever hun!! Like the girls said the most important thing is doing our best for our babies and thats what we are all doing! Congrats on being an aunty - whoo hoo!! I love your pics of Izzy hun! She is adorable!
I have the lovable singlets too Dan - I find them great for feeding when im out and about too!
As far as bags go - Ive ditched the nappy bag altogether! I have the black ryco from target. I found it too big and bulky so now i have spares of everything i need in it in the car and i found a great large handbag with 2 zippers and compartments from strandbags. It has a long handle so i can wear it across one shoulder but ive usually got the pram anyway!! So now i have nappy/baby gear in one pocket and my wallet etc in the other!! Brilliant! Its black with leopard print lining too - funky! Have to admit it wont probably work once ive got food and bottles but for now i love it! If i had to get anew bag i would definately splurge and get an oioi- great size snd style. Or actually the angel maternity ones that looks like a handbag on ebay look good too!
Well Izzy is about to tear my nipple off - better go- back later!!
Thanks guys - I think I'll have a look on ebay today and see whats out there. Hmm, love the idea of a 'normal' bag too but I really want lots of compartments and haven't had much luck finding one!!!
Well, I'm afraid I'm not feeling very good today - just really down in the dumps. There's been even more tears this morning and I don't quite know what my problem is. I think I'm just sick of having to work everything out myself. This morning we tried to use the food thickener before feeding Luke and it was a disaster - I have no idea how to make him eat the thick paste that it turns into. Then, when we had got about half of it down, I tried to feed him and he refused it altogether. Its really frustrating and upsetting. I'm so close to just putting him on formula - I can't keep going like this - its just not like me to be in tears all the time. I think I'm going crazy. Luke is coping so much better than I am and is a happy little boy again now, so I don't know what my problem is.
Anyway, enough of that, think I need to go out and buy a new nappy bag - that should lift my spirits a little.
Better go.
Kelly xxx
Oh Kelly - huge hugs hun. Please call the aba before you do and see if they can suggest something to help you... I dont want to offend the FFeeders either but sounds like you are having a bad day and rough time and they might be able to suggest something that helps. Either way hun, you have to do what keeps your sanity and your baby happy so fingers crossed you find something that works too.
Try strandbags if you want a handbag type bag - they had a few with lots of pockets and compartments that could work!
Good luck!
Kelly - you poor love. I didn't try the thickener with Izzy so sorry if this is a dumb suggestion, but can you try giving it to Luke with a fairly decent amount of EBM, and then maybe top him up yourself when he's finished that? I know how hard it is. I'm so sorry you're having a cr*p day.
Like Tan said, don't make any decisions before calling the ABA as she suggested or your paed. Also, try to make this decision when you are at a calm place and Luke is settled, not when its all going to hell.
The only things I will say are that you should be prepared for the AB and potentially your paed to tell you to persevere with bfeeding. I was given no support whatsoever and a huge amount of pressure to continue bfeeding, despite how bad Izzy was. Like I said, she is a million times better now and I am now loving being a mother, whereas before I was in a very dark place.
Whatever you decide to do, you need to make a decision that you and your DH are happy with without enormous amounts of pressure from outside, or people making you feel guilty for giving your baby formula if that is the road you take. You are the one that is home all day every day with Luke and at the end of the day, the most important thing in his world is that his mummy is happy and enjoying life. That is the very first basis for your decision as far as I'm concerned. As for ffeeding being "bad", nobody can convince me that a product that is sold in this country specifically designed for children can harm them, no matter what the ABA or any other group will tell me. There is so much pressure on mums to breastfeed, no matter what. And that "no matter what" can involve the baby being medicated, or the mother or both. That's not natural so people should get off their high horses about bfeeding being the be all and end all. Each mum and bub should be treated as the individuals they are, not just a "one way for all, and this is the only way".
I don't want this post to turn into the start of an argument with anybody, but I know how hard it was for me and I don't want you to feel as alone as I did. I am not judging anybody on how they choose to feed their baby (or do anything else to it). We all have to make the very best decisions we can for our own child without feeling like we have done the wrong thing. The role of the rest of society is to support that individual 100% once that decision has been made, whether or not we would have chosen to do it the same way ourselves.
Kelly, I really do wish you all the best of luck in whatever you decide to do from here. Just know you can't make the wrong decision because whatever decision you make will be made out of love for Luke, and that is absolutely all that matters.
Lulu, I totally agree with you. Although I have BF all my 3 kids, I have no doubt in my mind that if I was experiencing any of the probs that yourself and Kelly have described, then I don't see a prob with switching to FF. Kelly, we do thicken feeds at work for babies and unfortunately Mum's express then we add the thickener then feed it to bub. I have never heard of trying to give the thick paste before a feed. My only suggestion is that we do give meds to babies that are BF in the teat from a bottle, maybe that would work?? You would obviously need a teat for an older baby with a bigger hole that he can suck it out of. You said he BF well at night, so can you FF him during day then BF him during night?? I think that you just need to find a solution with the ultimate goal of a happy baby, cause a happy baby=happy mummy!!
As for a nappy bag I have a Kapoochi from Target that converts from shoulder bag to a backpack, and I love it cause it has lots of compartments and is really nice!!
Ash, how big is Blake!!! He is one huge boy!!! I thought Angus was a fatty, but he is only about 5.8kgs and is almost 11 weeks!!
Sarah, your website is great!! Also love the photos of Noah, excellent videos! I am slack I only have about 5 photos of Angus on his site cause I am so lazy at updating!! I don't have a jolly jumper, do you think they are worth it??
Anyway betta go, my boy is cranky this arve, the girls have a bad cold/flu type thing so I hope he doesn't get it!
Take Care!
*Michelle*
Lulu I couldn't have put it any better if I tried. I completely agree that every single mum has to do what is best for them and their baby regardless of what it is. Some people need to just shut up and mind their own business. I can't believe how much unwanted and whether it's deliberate or not hurtful advice is given to us. We are all doing our best to cope and do what we think is best for our baby. Even though I am b/f Olivia I would stop at the drop of a hat if formula was the better option for her and I actually applaud you ladies for pushing aside people's opinion and lack of support and making the tough decisions for you babies.
Olivia is being weaned from b/f and will be on solids and formula at 6 months because I don't want to be working full time and b/f and people are already telling me that that is the wrong thing to do and I should continue b/f until Olivia doesn't want it anymore. I would love to know how they have the right to tell me I will be doing the wrong thing. GGGRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you tell that I'm a little opinated (sp?) on this. I hate the pressure put on mum's to b/f. Breast feeding is not the be all end all.
Okay rant over. LOL.
Catch up later ladies,
Dan.
Dan, I am totally with you on the weaning before going back to work. With my last bub I went back whilst BF when she was 6 wks just for 2 days a fortnight. I was so stressed when at work, not knowing if she was going to take a bottle etc that I was a mess!! I think I will wean this time, although am hoping not to go back to work for awhile!!! Anyway, house is about to start so I better shower before it starts!! Night-night everyone, sleep well all you bubba's!!!
*Michelle*
hey guys...just a quick one from me before we go to perth tomorrow!
Kelly, please do what you feel is best. Im sorry you are having such a hard time trying to do whats best for your gorgeous son. Please try and visit us on Friday and we can have a good old chat.
Lulu: cant wait to meet you guys!
mason is 6.4 kgs and 62cm long at 4 months!
Take care everyone xxx
Hey Danni. Hope you and Mason have a great flight over. See you in two sleeps!!
Good evening girls!!! I will attempt some personals, I am totally stuffed though so will see how I go.
Ashlee - I plan on making Noah's food as well, it is much better when you know what they are eating. Blake is a big boy! I really hope things look up for you and him as well. To answer your question, Noah does the stiff leg thing too, he loves to stand all the time too.
Dan - Thanks!Ha! I didn't think I had much of a Canadian accent anymore but everyone always tells me I have a thick accent. I think for the Jolly Jumper it is 3 months or when they can hold their head up really well, Noah is neither but the nurse said 10 mins is fine. It's great to hear everything is going so well with Olivia.
Lulu - They are growing so fast, it is so sad but so much fun at the same time. Glad to hear things are going well with Izzy, it must be such a relief to have found something that works for you! Oooo congrats on becoming an aunty!!!
Kelly - Sounds like you need a :hug: Sorry to hear things are not going so smoothly for you and Luke, I hope you find something that works for you. Don't worry about what other people think, you have to do what is best for you and Luke and nobody knows better than you so don't let anyone tell you anything different ;) As for a nappy bag, for about $100 on ebay there is this beautiful one a Vanchi or something like that, they have an asian look to them and if I had the money I would have gotten one of them.
Michelle - Thanks! I just had a peek at your site, I didn't realize you had one :lol: Angus is a little cutie!!! I love the Jolly Jumper, I have mine hanging in the doorway of the shower room and I pop him in just before I have my shower and it works like a charm.
Danni - Have fun in Perth!!! Take lots of pics!!!
Tan - Hope you had a great day!!!
Hello to anyone I missed!!
I went to Ella Bache today and got a skin analysis done. My face looked like something out of a horror film, I looked purple with white cheeks and yellow spots. The purple is dehydration, the white spots are a build up of dead skin cells and the yellow spots are pigmentation thingys, I started tearing up when she listed all these things, I can't believe how terribly I have looked after my own body. I have been given a list of 7 things I need to buy now and nothing is under the 50 mark :o I also need micro-dermabrasion when my skin clears up. :cry:
Anyone have any skin tips for these hormonal breakouts??? Eeek better go Noah is screaming talk to you all later!!!
WA ladies - Im so jealous - hope you have an awesome time and make sure you take lots of pics for us to see!
Kelly - Hope you have had a better day today hun - did you go shopping and find a bag? I also hope the gorgeous girls on here have helped you feel a bit better about feeding and whatever decision you make hun! You know we are all here for you to help in whatever way we can:hug:
Well big hugs to all of you lovely ladies and Im off to Bright tomorrow morning so wont be on BB til Sunday night! Not sure how Im gonna cope actually - I have a serious addiction! It saves my sanity! Ive been packing all day and Im not sure Ive got everything! Ah well Al can bring it when he comes up. Im a bit nervous actually - Izzy will be sleeping in her bassinette for the 3 nights and I hope it wont disrupt her sleep too much.
Anyway - will take lots of pics of our first little trip away and post when I get back!
Have a great weekend ladies!
Sheesh have I got alot of catching up to do!
Dan-Had the appointment yesterday, 'Ill update at the end of my post. I'm so happy to hear Olivia is sleeping so well! You have her self settling and sleeping through in her cot yeh?? And you used a form of controlled crying?
Lulu-Thankfully he is much better, the panadol and lots of cuddles must have done the trick. We got our Tigger as a shower gift, but it's from Big W, and is cheaper than the regular jumper. He has no iodea how to jump yet, he just likes to sit in there and we gently swing it. Congratulatons on your nephew - nad forgive me if I missed it, but did you take your HPT?!?!
Kelly-Believe me, I know what you're going through (only I FF and noit BF so bottle refusal instead of boob, but the screaming is still the same!!) I hope whatever you choose in the end you are comfortable with - don't do anything for anyone except yourself and Luke. Could you maybe have a touch of the baby blues, or maybe even PND? If you suspect this, I'd ask the Paed to do a "depression test" for you at your appointment - my paed did mine yesterday.
Tan-I hate my ugly bland black nappy bag and I'm just going to buy a cute large tote! They are around the same price if not cheaper, and look so much more cute! Have a great time on your little holiday, can't wait to see piccies!
Michelle-Thanks for asking about Blakester. Yes, he is a fatty lol but, he doesn't really LOOK that big to me. Everyone comments that he looks like a 6 months old lol I'll go check out his pics after I'm finished catching up :D
Sarah-I'm glad we're not the only ones with a boy who thinks he's bigger than wat he is lol Don't stress about your skin, a friend of mine is a beauty therapist and she bets you won't need half of those things. I have no advice as I have terrible skin, but exfoliation is key!
Danni-WOOT have a great trip to Perth, take a bajilion pictures!
Well we had our Paed appointment yesterday. Blake has reflux - I don't know how long I've been saying it, but finally it has been diagnosed. The Paed has put a prescription in the mail for Losec (he was called to an emergency as out appointment was ending).
Also, his head control isn't the best so we have a referral to a physio, which will be great, I think Blake will love it.
The paed did a depression indicator test on me, I scored 34/40. Anything over 12 is worrisome :S So he suggested I speak with my GP about changing meds (I'm not even taking the ones I was on due to insomnia). He also referred us to Riverton, which is a centre where you go and stay for a few days so they can help you out and set you up with a sleep plan, settling tecniques etc. I am sooo happy things are finally starting to happen, after almost 16 weeks!!
Blake isn't sleeping any better so I'm absolutely buggered, but at the end of the day I know it's all going to be over with soon once he gets his meds and we learn some new skills.
Oh his bare weight is 7.62kg or 16lb 13oz - the other night he was weighed fully clothed, so his actual weight is the above. Still, HUGE BUBBA lol
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Hi everyone,
Sorry I've been MIA! We had a tough trot with illnesses. DH had a virus and both myself and Julian got it. I was sick for 5 weeks and Julian was sick for 4 weeks. It made me incredibly depressed and I cried many times. Looking after a sick baby while you are sick is not something I'd like to wish on anyone. I actually started to hallucinate one night imagining I could see and hear ghosts in the house as I had fever and had to continue to feed and do all our normal mummy activities.
To make it worse DH had a huge tender going on at work and was coming home at 3am or midnight. We were finally all better and after going to a family function we have picked up something again. This one seems to be alot milder. Though poor Julian is grumpy and has a blocked nose and not his usual self. When will it end!!
Well enough about that. I'm glad to hear you are all travelling along well. Lulu, I completely agree about doing whats best for baby and for ourselves. I was bombarded with so much crap while we were sick that I came to the conclusion to smile and ignore most of what I was told, unless I liked the advice. I had people telling me I was awful for taking antibiotics when I was sick as a dog and obviously needed them. My own mum was a FF and cannot understand BF. Whenever a problem arises she says to me 'maybe you don't have enough milk'. It is so upsetting to deal with! She is so sceptical of it even though Julian has put on heaps of weight. In the end we have to do what's right for us.
Kelly, sorry to hear you are having a tough time. Every baby is different and you are doing the best you can for Luke. I cried so much when Julian and I were sick, being a mother can be really hard. I didn't feel like myself either. You are probably stressed and exhausted. Can you get someone to give you a hand for a day or two? Then you can catch up on some sleep or even just have a break. Things will eventually get better, it won't be like this forever. Though I know right now it is hard to see when it will get better.
Hi Guys,
Thank you all SOOO much for your support - its been a really hard week but I'm happy to say that I'm feeling much better today!! We had a really good night with Luke and the extra sleep was just what I needed. Also had an appointment with the Health clinic nurse this morning, so I had a good chat to her. Last night, Luke started sounding really 'husky', so I think maybe he's got a little bit of a cold, or a sore throat at least. Maybe its from all the screaming he's been doing lately!! So, the Health Nurse suggested that maybe he's been feeling a bit 'off' lately too, which may not of helped the reflux!! So after a good chat about it all, I feel so much better. Also Luke weighs 6.1kg now (at 12 weeks), so he's still growing really well. He's been feeding really well today too - he even fell asleep on my boob an hour ago (which NEVER happens), so maybe the Zantac is starting to work - who knows but I must say, its so much nicer than the screaming. Luke hates taking the Zantac though, it must taste terrible - I feel so horrible giving to him but if it's going to work, he'll keep taking it. It's much better than the screaming, thats for sure!!
I've given up on the thickener for now, I think I just need to focus on one thing at a time. So we'll keep going with the Zantac and see what happens. I'm due back at the paed next Thursday.
So, I just wanted to let you all know that we're doing a lot better today. I'm still hoping to head out to Carousel to meet Danni and Lulu tomorrow but I'm not going to push myself either. We've been out at so many appointments this week and I'm feeling like I really need some time at home (and Carousel is about a good half hour drive for me). I'll see how tonight goes.
Thanks again guys - you're all absolutely wonderful and I don't know what I'd do without you!!
Kelly xxx
Oh and Jan - its so wonderful to hear from you, I've been wondering what happened to you!!! So sorry to hear that you've been so sick and have had such a hard time lately but glad things have improved!! OMG - ghosts hay - very scary!!! Take care.
Kelly xx
Kelly, great to hear that yesterday was much better for, I hope it is continuing today.
Jan, sorry to hear you have all been ill, it is not easy to look after little ones in that state. Great to hear from you!
Ashlee, I hope I don't need all that stuff or I might need to rob a bank to get it :lol: I don't want to look like someones mother though so I will gradually get bit by bit I think. Microdermabrasion is what I am aiming for but can't get that with active acne :( I checked out the new pics, they look great!
Tan, Hope you have fun in Bright!!!
Hello to everyone else!!!
Hi ladies,
A really quick selfish post. This afternoon is the very first time that Olivia is being baby sat and Dave and I are going out. Dave and I have both been out without her but the other one has been home with her. I'm really nervous and it is her grandmother looking after her.
How much of a sook am I?? I don't think i'll be able to concentrate on the movie. I'm going to be too worried whether Olivia is ok. She really cracks the ****s when someone else is holding her. Hope she goes ok.
I'll pop back on later and catch up properly. Gotta go and sort out lunch while Olivia is stil asleep.
Luv Dan.
Well as you can see from my mood I'm not a happy girl!!! All the WA girls are currently having a lovely meet up and I'm not there!!! :( I was sooo looking forward to seeing everyone and after a pretty good day yesterday, I thought that I'd probably be able to make it but of course, the tides have turned yet again!!
We didn't have a very good night last night, Luke woke every three hours for a feed and its taking its toll on me!! He's also got a bit of a cold, so I didn't really want to take him out in this crappy weather that we've got again!! The feeding wasn't great again this morning either, so it's all just too hard to venture out. It really sucks, I hate missing out on things.
Anyway enough whinging from me, its all I seem to do lately! I think I need to go pig out on chocolate - that always helps!
I hope the WA girls are all having a great time - please log on and let us know how it went.
Take care.
Kelly xxx
Wow, it is a bit quiet in here!!
Dan, how did the movie go?? I am still shocking when I am away from the kids, I ring all the time to check on them, and feel so guilty if I am at work and get busy and forget to ring!!
Kelly, I hope Luke is being a good boy for you now. def go the choc, I have eaten a whole family block in 2 days all to myself!!
So when is everyone here planning on going back to work?? My DH is on my back now to go back, but I am sooo not ready. Any good ideas to work from home??
Anyway, I better go, have just put Angus to bed so it is my quiet time now that all the kids are asleep!! DH is at work, so finally I have peace and quiet!!! Take Care everyone!!
*Michelle*
Time for a new thread everyone