Babies Born October 16th ~ 31st 2008 #4

[sneakysparkle]

Hi eveyone,
I'm a bit depressed today as I found out this morning that the infection I have in my nipples is resisitant to all normal AB and the ones I need I can't BF with. I had 3 choices, pump and dump for a week and use formula then go back to expressing, wean, or go to hospital for 5 days and have intravenous AB's which I can bf with. I chose the first option but am feeling pretty down. Expressing is hard enough work without tipping it down the sink. I have enough freezer reserves for probably 2 days but am going to space them out across the week just to keep Olive used to the taste of bm. I think if it was closer to the 6mth mark I would just stop bfing but i'm so passionate about it. But at the same time I need to look after my own health and if I get anymore infections will have to go away to a specialist to check my immune functions. The AB are hardcore ones that can effect your mental state so hopefully I get none of that, i'm tired enough without that thankyou very much. Arrgg, ok.
Sorry no personals, just needed a vent.

darl you have done such an amazing job! youre an inspiration. I hope things get better soon for you

[hj1981]

Morning Everyone and Bubs
Just a quick one - i have a sick little bubba on my hands - Kev and i have been up with her ALL night - she has a cold/flu - is couging continuosly, sneezing, vomiting, has a very mucuosy nose and is finding it hard to breath, and is very miserable!
She has hardly slept at all! my poor bubba girl! and my gosh how heartbreaking is it to see! I even had a cry with her last night!
Any tips on how to help her?

OM - awwww im so sorry to hear that - but u are strong - and BFing is your thing - u are doing so well, so just look at this as another bump in the road - once u get over it all will be fine!

[AmandaJ]

HJ thanks for the number firstly, secondly there's not much you can do for the poor little thing, maybe rasie the cot a little or some baby fess from the chemist to clear her nose, if she starts to run a fever just take her to the Drs to make sure nothing else is up, big it's hard when your little one is sick.

Julian had his needles on Tuesday and again he had a small reaction, ie fever, but panadol fixed that, has been a bit grumpy as well, oh the joys of immunisations.

hugs xoxo

[hj1981]

Thanks Amanda - we did elevate her bed - didnt help her much - and she is sooooo hating the FESS!
I found some OTRIVIN that i got in bounty bag - has anyone used that!

Poor bubba Julian - give him cuddles from me!

[hj1981]

Hollye - i have been checking her temp cause she feels really hot - but it hasnt gone above 37.3!
Can we use vicks on them now? havent seen the baby one - do u get it from chemist?
she is totally off her formula too - but im trying to give her small amount regularly so she dosent dehydrate! its horrible not being able to help them - breaks my heart!
Hope little Mia is well!

[hj1981]

off to give B a nice relaxing bath noe - hope that makes her feel a little better!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

While Otrivin Saline Baby† is used for baby's delicate nose, the Otrivin brand has a range of medicated topical nasal decongestants for adults & children over 2 years of age.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

u can get the vicks from some supermarket. Its called Baby Baslam (or something). Its find for bubs over 3 months. But yes, u get it from the chemist too.

[didispunk]

oh my jorda is 5 months!!!!!!!!!!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

HJ - oh no, your poor little darlin. My advice to you is, nice warm baths. Put some baby vicks on her chest, back and the soles of her feet and put socks on. If u have fess, use that to get rid of some of the gunk up her nose. Dont be worried about using panadol/nurofen.. if u were sick u would take something wouldnt u?? Get some glen 20 from the supermarket to get rid of all the germies floating around the house. Apart from all that theres not much u can do, just ride it out but try and keep her as comfortable as possible. The doctor told me babies colds/flu's can last up to 5 weeks! Make sure she keeps drinking so she doesnt get dehydrated, and check her temp as she may have a fever..
Let me know how u go xoxoxo