Babies Born May 2007 #7

**Beach Mama** · October 13th, 2007, 08:38 AM

Kelly- hope you ended up having a great night hun

Jan - ****! I cannot believe you were treated like that at the Medical Centre - that is absolutely disgusting hun especially when you were both upset and worried and then to be treated like that is terrible- I hate that whole talk through the baby thing (oooh mummy is blah blah - my MIL does it all the time

) I would write a letter to the centre complaining both about the doctor and their disgusting attitude about the formula and also that the receptionist made you feel terrible and therefore you will never go back and will be telling everyone you know how you were treated.

to both you and Julian, I hope is gets better soon, and good on you for saying something to her.

BBL if I can ladies.

coreysmummy · October 13th, 2007, 10:54 AM

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your concern. I am seeing a psychologist as well as taking tablets as well as seeing my doctor every 2 weeks.
My psychologist recommended that i take up a couple of things just for me, so I have enrolled in a 4 week cooking course for christmas and also signed up for the gym as well, so I can tone up!!!!!
It is good talking about it but sometimes I feel stupid that this is happening to me, but then i know I shouldnt as Im not the only one.
Corey is now 5 months and is teething, he is growing up soooooo fast, its unbelieveable watching all the new little things he does.
Will chat to you aoon.
Hayley.

**Ashlee** · October 13th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Hayley if you ever need to talk, I have PND too so I know what you're going through!

**Danni** · October 13th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Hi Hayley, are you breastfeeding? I really need to know if there are any Ad's you can take.

**Liviam** · October 13th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Good afternoon mums & bubs,

Before absolutely anything I'm sending a huge big

to every single one of us. I think we all badly need one.

Jan - I have no words (well not rude ones anyway) to show my disgust at the doctor & receptionist. How dare they say that!!!! As if we don't questions every single one of the decision we make or things we do but then people say the most stupid things like that. I'm so mad for you. I agree, you should write a letter to them telling them how mad and upset you are. Hoping that Julian is feeling better and that he isn't to sick.

Tan - Oh gorgeous I'm so sorry that Izzy still is not sleeping for you. Sleep deprivation is an absolute killer. I think Danni's idea of calling the school and tell them that you aren't coping is a good one which hopefully will help you and Izzy. Are you able to get some time out, even just for an hour or so, to refresh yourself? With Izzy and her bottle what finally got Livvy to take her bottle was Dave got her up when she woke up, got her bottle ready and gave it to her while I hid our bedroom. I don't know if that was what finally helped but it has done the trick. It's just so damn hard. What size teats did you decide to use in the end?

Danni - Sweet heart you're doing it tough at the moment aren't you? If you are starting to feel depressed and anxious maybe you need to talk to someone. How's Mason going this morning/today?

Kelly - What are out babies doing at the moment!!! Have you started Luke on solids yet? I couldn't for the life of me get Olivia to drop the middle of the night feed so I gave her cereal and fruit and we started getting somewhere. It is not for everyone as not everyone what's to give solids before 6 months. Out of curiosity what did you read about exzema and b/f. Livvy is getting bad exzema and I am really interested in reading all opinions.

Lulu - OMG you're first scan on Wednesday

. I can't wait to hear all about it. How gorgeous that Izzy has her very first tooth. They are just too cute. Now you'll be flashed big toothy grins. I'm so sorry that Ned is treating you bad at the moment. Did you find out with Izzy that she was a girl?

Ash - How's your little man going? Rolling all over the place?

Hayley - It's fantastic to hear you doing so much to help you though your PND. Fingers crossed it is continues going well for you. Hope Corey is treating you well too.

to anyone I may have missed. Hope you are going well and your baby is being good.

Well after Olivia's nightmare of a day and night she has done a huge 180 and is being, I'm so scared to say it but, an angel. She is having two big sleeps during the day and is sleeping through! I have no idea what is going on in this house. Livvy is so much fun to be around the last few days, which is so nice for a change. She is laughing, giggling and squealing. I have really needed it this week after having such a bad run. Fingers crossed she keeps it up for me.
Last night Olivia rolled from back to front and back again twice. It was amazing I was so excited and Dave even was home to see it.
Well this morning Dave and I finally DTD after I couldn't tell you how long (sorry TMI) and you won't believe it we broke our bed! Our bed went into shock and died!! Now we have a mattress on the floor until we can save for a new bed. I refuse to spend our savings on a bed.

We'll I'm off to have a shower before Olivia wakes up because we are off to see my g/f who had a baby girl yesterday. I can't wait I'm so excited.

Have a fantastic weekend lady and I've got everything crossed that our babies let their mums get some sleep.

Chat soon gorgeous mummies,

Luv Dan.

**Kristen** · October 14th, 2007, 09:55 AM

BIG GROUP HUG

I think it's amazing that most of us are dealing with the same issues at the same time - just think what we'd do if we didn't have BB to vent!! I hate to think!

Jan - I'm so mad for you too. I definitely think you should write a letter to them telling them how upset you are. Hope that Julian is feeling better.

Tan - How is the sleeping going hon?? And how is the bottle refusal? Keep in mind it took us around a month to get Mia to take a bottle again - and that was trying every day at every feed until one day she just decided she would take it! From this I have learned try offering it to her when she is the hungriest (ie first morning feed). If you have some time, try offering it to her, wait another 10-15 minutes, and try again. Sometimes they've worked up an appetite by sucking (or not as the case may be!) and it's easier to encourage them to latch on. Best of luck sweetness. We had our success with the pigeon teat in the end!

Danni - How are you feeling?? Poor chicken, I hope things start to look up for you soon. Hugs to the both of you!!

Kelly - Glad to hear Luke is going better with his feeds and yay for a day at the beach! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and hope you had fun out the other night as well!

Lulu - Good LUCK for your first scan on Wednesday

. I can't believe it has come around so quickly...!!! You must be SO excited!!

Ash - Oh hon, I'm so sorry to hear about Blake. It seems all the bubs are going through this awful stage at the moment and it's horrible when we don't know what to do other than bad habits - I say whatever gets you through! They have to grow out of it, surely!

Hayley - great to hear you're working through the PND and hope Corey going well too!

Dan - Yay on Liv being so fantastic for you!! And OMG on the rolling! Clever chicken! I'm so proud of our rolling bubs I'm wondering if Mia will ever do it!!

AND PML at breaking the bed you FUNNY thing!!!

Sarah - I'm so sorry to hear that Noah has been unwell, you poor thing. Hope things improve with Juz too - it must be so hard having Noah unwell and r'ships not being as good as they could. Massive hugs.

Hello to anyone else I may have missed!!

Well, I'm doing it - I'm going to start a photography business on the side - eeeeeek! Had a few more shoots in the last few weeks and everyone was thrilled with their piccies so I was happy! Just need to think of a name (could use my own name, not sure) but hopefully it will bring in enough moula for me to continue to be home with my princess for a bit longer yet.

SO - here's my plug!

If you know anyone who is after some pro shots of their kiddies being kiddies in their own environment where they feel the most comfortable (my work is mostly candid, I just take the kids leads the majority of the time, as I don't take posed shots) let me know!!!!!!!!!!!! If anyone doesn't have my email and wants me to email them prices etc, let me know.

As for Mia, we're still recovering from our colds at the moment - we're now on day 10 and still as snotty as ever (argh, I hate the after stages, they go on forEVER!) but otherwise doing well. She's still not close to rolling and hates tummy time, but we'll get there in the end I'm sure

**Ashlee** · October 13th, 2007, 03:02 PM

PMSL @ DAN hahahahaha your bed went into shock and died HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh lord, that is flipping hilarious!!!
Blake has been not so great - yes rolling all over the place, but screaming teh house down. I live in puddles of drool and spew and I'm a complete sleep deprived zombie. I'm so happ to hear Livvy is being a good girl, hope all the other bubs start following suit.

**kellym** · October 13th, 2007, 04:26 PM

PMSL Dan - you had me in absolute histerics!!!! I'm almost crying from laughter!! Thats the most hilarious thing I've heard for a while - just classic!! No, we haven't tried solids yet, only because I wanted to get Luke used to formula first but he's doing really well with the formula and he's taking a real interest in our food, so I might start him in the next week or two!! Maybe that will help us. I'm so glad to hear that things are going so well for you now - I'm praying Luke follows and we start getting some good sleep too!!

Hayley - I'm so pleased to hear you're doing some things for yourself, what great advice!! Don't feel silly, its something thats totally out of your control and it sounds like you're dealing with it really well. We're all here for you too - so please use us!!!

Well, I knew I spoke too soon - we didn't get the dream night I was hoping for, but I can't complain as it was still really good!!! I went to bed early as DH was out but of course was disturbed at 11pm when he came home. I tried to settle Luke at 2am but once again, he wasn't having a bar of it, so I just cut down his feed. Instead of making up the 240ml of formula, I only made 180ml. He drank it all though but was still ok when there wasn't any left!! So I might just keep cutting it down and maybe he'll get the hint!!! He went back to sleep quite well though and was awake again at 6am, so thats about when the day started!!!

We've had a wonderful morning though, the weather is just amazing. We've been to the beach and everything. I even put Lukes feet in the water, it was sooo gorgeous!! Now he's crashed, which is good as he only had a half hour sleep in the car this morning.

We're off to a 40th tonight, so Luke's going to Nana's!! DH has been missing him though, so we're not going to have a real big one tonight and we'll go and pick Luke up and bring him home! Then I've got a 1st birthday to go to tomorrow.

Take care and hope all our bubs start giving us some sleep soon!!!

Kelly xxx

**Danni** · October 13th, 2007, 06:56 PM

hahaha dan how funny.

mason woke at 11pm and wouldnt resettle so dale and him slept together on the couch until 5:30.

So he CAN go all night without a feed. But we just have no idea why he is waking for?!?!?!

We tried everything to resettle him last night but he just wouldnt sleep unless he was in my arms but would scream every time i put him back in the cot. its like he is scared???

Hoping for a good night tonight as i have a head cold and really need some sleep!

**Sair** · October 13th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't been around, Noah has had a fever since Wed night and we were in A&E all afternoon today. The poor little possum has gastro. I have been feeling a bit low in spirits lately as well, things seem to be going downhill in the relationship department so I am not in a great head space. I will try to pop on sometime but for now I just need to concentrate on me. I will keep on reading though.

to all!!!

**Danni** · October 14th, 2007, 06:25 AM

So sorry to hear about Noah. Seems it is the time of year for lots of upsets and illnesses.

Hope you and Juz can work things out too Sarah. Seems its also the time of year for relationship upsets too

**Beach Mama** · October 14th, 2007, 08:13 AM

RIght, we all need all of these.

**Ashlee** · October 14th, 2007, 08:34 AM

Blake isn't improving. He had 30 mins rest all day yesterday, and woke up 5 times overnight. No amount of resettling works, we have to feed him to sleep

Argh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!