Babies Born October 16th ~ 31st 2008

[Beach Mama]

1stbub- I called my insurance company when I wanted to drive early with Izzy and they said that unless the Dr had specifically told me not to drive for 6 weeks that I would be covered...This c/s no-body ever specifically told me not to drive and none of the paperwork says it either so Im happy with that. If you are worried call your insurance company and double check - each one is different. I felt fine driving, I've been off pain relief for 2 weeks now and am feeling fine so Im not really worried.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

hey hey!

Mia's feeds are getting better. I have started on Fenugreek capsules to boost my supply a little and i already see a difference.

1stbub27 - yeh my feeds used to take 2 hours too but ever since i have been on these tablets it doesnt go over an hour and after that o couldnt even force her to have more if i tried lol. 2.5 hours is horrible hun, by the time your finished bubs is nearly due for another feed. U must be exhausted. Have a look into these capsules too hun, u get them from the health food store and they are around $23 for 100 tablets. HTH
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[CathieW]

hi ladies,
We had a great day today, Hana loves the rocker she will swing all day in it. Sam thinks the rocker is Ok he would rather cuddles. Lily my 2 year old is a bit of a devil she gets into everything. My to older boys are great they are really enjoying the twins, I went up to the school the other day to pick them up and Alex (12 years) was so excited to show off Sam and Hana to his friends.
Well the preschool is open for the next 5 weeks and than we shut it down. I am so excited.

Cathie

[DerbyMum]

Hollye that sounds great! I'll try to pick some up tomorrow. Wow, only 1 hour...imagine that....
He's latched on and fed 'sans-sheild' again a couple of times today which is encouraging. He gets frustrated after a bit though and just wants what he's used to. But it feels like we're actually moving to the reality of being without it.
The breast he seemed to be getting nothing from this morning, he did the same thing with today. Buuuut, I noticed that side had deffinitely been leaking quite a bit (sorry for the mental picture). I haven't tried reading up on it yet, but do bubs sometimes refuse just one breast for any reason?

I'm not actually too worried about the insurance. It's a pretty small town and I'll only be doing short trips. One of the MW's in hospital had mentioned the 6 weeks. I might call just to make sure so I at least know where I stand (not planning on any accidents though ). As far as being physically able I know it shouldn't be an issue.

Did anyone notice it's nearly Christmas? Where did that come from???

[[M]umma[M]ia]

1stbub - Mia cracks it ALOT at my right breast. Its bigger than my left and when its full she cant latch on properly and keeps pulling herself off. This might be why. Once bubs got a good mouthful of breast, u will find he will stay on there.. Just keep pulling him off and putting him back on, shape your nipple a little bit (with thunb and index finger) to help him get a good mouthful. HTH

[[M]umma[M]ia]

ps.. yes christmas.. i know.. i thought it was ages away. Then again Mia is 4 weeks on wednesday.. oh boy where did that time go???

boobies abit ouchy *goes to be a dairy cow*

mwah!

[blizz]

hi all,
haven't made it in much DH and I are making the most of the last week and a half before he goes back to work.
Angus is great as is Paige, feeding is going well, still need some practice at getting out and about with two children but I guess I'll be getting heaps shortly!!!!
no other news just thought I'd touch base.
I have a friend who is going to do some family portrait photos in a couple of weeks time, I am also trying to work out my new print master program so I can make a calender for family members and also make my christmas cards.
does anybody have an idea of a christmas card photo I could take of a two year old and a bubba?

[rileynmia]

BIRTHS

Georgi - 28/08/08 - Byron John - 4lb 15oz - 7:14am

curl - 23/09/08 - Loralei Grace - 8lb 4oz

Belfie - 25/09/08 - Xander Jordan - 7lb 7oz - 1:35am

Didispunk - 25/09/08 - Jorda May - 6lb 14oz - 12:46pm

SamiH - 25/09/08 - Zander ******* - 8lb 1oz - 8:58pm

cocopop - 29/09/08 - Josef Justice Bernard - 7lb - 9:57pm

CathieW - 30/09/08 - 9.00pm
^^^- Sam - 7lb 3oz -Hana - 5lb 10oz^^^- born 12 minutes apart

Helly - 02/10/08 - Ewan Shaun - 8lb 9oz - 3:08pm

PinkPalace - 07/10/08 - Ethan Cruz - 7lb 7oz

Kuraiza - 07/10/08 - Jude Hugo Thomas - 5lb 10.3oz - 6:39am

Itsme - 10/10/08 - Maya Katherine - 8lb 13oz - 9:28am

Katones - 12/10/08 - Jack Anthony- 9lb 4oz - 10am

Csab - 14/10/08 - Olivia - 5lb 2oz - 2:35pm

AmandaJ - 15/10/08 - Julian Jesse - 7lb 11oz - 4:12pm

Sweetpea - 16/10/08 - tba - 8lb 12oz

Hippiemummy - 17/10/08 - Banjo

Olive'smummy - 17/10/08 - Olive Mae - 8lb 15oz 2:24am

Tanstar - 18/10/08 - James Benjamin George - 10lb 0.84oz

Hollye - 22/10/08 - Mia - 7lb 12oz - 8:08

SneakySparkle - 24/10/08 - Evangeline Ruby Hope - 7lb 5oz - 2:00pm

hj1981 - 28/10/08 - Bianca Jane - 7lb 5oz - 12:20pm

Hi all
I'm still alive very tired Audrey is one demanding little girl, thank you for all the well wishes when she was born & thanks very much to Katones for keeping you all updated on the birth.

She was feeding really well & sleeping a lot she had jaundice when she was born & because of the big bleed I had my milk didn't come in until around day 6-7 so it took a long time to clear up. For the past 2 days she's been sleeping for around 1.5 to 2.5 hours then wakes up crying & whinging so I feed her & she falls asleep within 10 mins then I take her off the breast & she is ok for about 5 or so mins then starts whinging again so I put her back on & she goes back to sleep very frustrating I've tried upwrapping her, changing her nappy, playing with her for a while to wake her up nothing works, the community nurse is coming Wed morning for a home visit so I'm writing down everytime she sleeps, poo's, wee's & wakes to show her in the hope she can help me figure out what Audrey's problem is.

Hope your all well & your gorgeous babies are settling well into life outside the womb.

Can I please be added to the list:-

rileynmia - 29/10/08 - Audrey Elisabeth - 7lb 6oz - 5.07am thank you !

[blizz]

actually I think Angus and I have gone missing from the list as well

[STARRYSKY]

me too......

[kylieb77]

we are not on there either..

[[M]umma[M]ia]

sorry sorry sorrrrrrrrrry!

what are the details girls? ill add you

sorry again

[kylieb77]

We were on there, but seem to have dropped off somehow...

Logan James Brooks 2/11/08 2.55am 4.3kg (9pd7) Head circ 35cm, length 54cm

Thanks Hollye

[[M]umma[M]ia]

there ya go.. on page 1

[STARRYSKY]

Jacob Declan 30/10/08 12:13am 9pd 11oz 51cmlength 35cm head circ.

[hj1981]

Hi all!

I havent been on here for awhile - im totally at my wits end! Bianca does nothing but cry, cry, cry,cry - i cant even remember the last time i slept!
I have no idea what is wrong with her - we have tried EVERYTHING!
i can so see why some ppl go through PND - this is not a enjoyable time at all!
She is 3wks old today - got her weighed yesterday and she is now 3.9kgs - so has put on weight and is 56cm long - has grown 6cm!!!!!! my little girl is growing soooo fast!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

HJ - big hugs, hang in there babe. it WILL get better. Mayb go get her checked for colic??!? great weight gain!

Mia had her check today too!! She has put on 220 grams in a week! good ol booby milk.. its not dodgy like i thought it was! She is also now 52.2 cm long. She now weighs 3980 grams (8lb 12oz)

wow that post actually took me 45 mins to write! lol

[[M]umma[M]ia]

list on page 1 all up to date guys Please let me know if i have forgotten anyone..