Babies Born October 1st-15th 2008 #5

[belfie]

geeesh. You know how i said I wasn't going to worry about the u/s for X's hip. Well I've changed my mind haven't I. DH is unavoidably out tonight, I'm still taking it easy... and my imagination is running away with me. I KNOW there's no point worrying if he's got hip dysplasia (DDH) - there's no history of it in our family... BUT I don't know anyone who's had an u/s then got the all clear (probably cos they don't need to talk about it at all!). I only know of babies who had the u/s and turned out to have DDH... so I'm feeling a bit nervous... and I'm googling which is such a bad idea

Can someone pls tell me I'm being stupid and not to worry? Ta!

[teruteru]

belfie- dont stress urself too much ok? everythings going to turn out fine

just paid for my amber, hopefully will get it next week!
anywyz need to get to my much needed studying. D-day is in a weeks time yikes.

[SunnyRain]

Belfie: I don't know about babies and ultrasounds, but I had to have an ultrasound on my boob after I had Jude to check for breast cancer and it came up all clear ... just normal breast tissue. It was VERY reassuring to know I could stop worrying about that lump.

Jude woke up just once last night which was nice, last time he did that was on my birthday 6 days ago. Not exactly a pattern, but always appreciated. The community midwife came by yesterday and showed me a great settling technique when Jude was screaming all red in the face and choking.

She swaddled him and rolled him on his side so he was facing away from us. With one hand she held his shoulder and arm firmly and with the other hand she patted his hip/bum in a heart-beat rhythm, fast to match his heart beat and then she slowed right down and then held him firmly for a few minutes. It was amazing, Jude calmed down so quickly and went to sleep.

Tanya: Have you tried the above settling technique? I use it to resettle Jude yesterday (only the 2nd time I've done that successfully). It took me about 15 minutes for him to sleep but he was calm that whole time.

[SamiH]

belfie - re FB chat - i know of loads of ppl who have had to have the u/s and then nothing - so you worry cos you are his mummy, which is what you are supposed to do, but just dont worry TOO much until the u/s - KWIM?

kuraiza - so great to hear that something worked - I remember doing that with Riley when he was around 4 months for a week until he settled - but whenever I rolled him back he woke again we got there eventually though.

Now, whats the go with these amber teething necklace thingies - I have read threads on everyone getting/having one - what properties are supposed ot help and how? My kids have never had real issues with their teething, but Zander is his own person so you never know.

I hve a heat headache already - 38 yesterday, 38 today, 39 tomorrow and 38 Sunday - with minimal overnight relief - I am just not sleeping well. Zander woke around 1 cos he was unwrapped and I just fed him one side to get him back to sleep quickly I was too tired to settle - he was out of wrap by 9pm but I decided to let him go cos it was so hot - i could tell he was trying to get back to sleep nd wanted the comfort. But he escaped again about 4
and I just rewrapped in cot and he went back to sleep - so maybe I am feeding needlessly early morning - BUT it is really hot so he probably needs some extra fluds -

Tanya - yes b/f icky in the heat, I was dripping after his 1am feed and turned the aircon back on and sat in the lounge area for 15 mins to cool down.

Anyway school drop off here we come!

[Georgi]

KURAIZA I do that often with BJ. Though I do sleep him on his side during the day anyway. But always hold him down.

BELFIE I just did a quick google on DDH and it doesn't appear to be a HUGE problem if attended to early. I know it's not exactly something that you would wish upon anyone, but it must be reassuring to know that if he does have it (which only 1 in 3000 boys do have it), it can be easily fixed. Worrying is a natural part of mother hood so don't beat yourself up for it. I worry about EVERYTHING!

I'm glad to announce that my little BJ is BACK. He slept till 5.30am. Although I did dream feed him at 10.30pm which I don't normally do cause I am usually in bed by then. But just happy not having to feed him 3/4hourly over night.

Yesterday, BJ vomitted & it had browny/red bits in it. I freaked, thinking it must be blood. I telephoned 13 health & they ran through a checklist of symptoms to which I answered no to. At that point it was decided that I should keep an eye on him & if it happens again just go to the doctors.. Then, DH asks "Could it be from the blackcurrent & blueberry Frosty Fruit I gave him last night" I guess he won't be doing that again.

[1MOREPLZ]

morning ladies
am BARELY here...Jack had reactions to his immunisations yesturday didn't he... ontop of that he was constipated AGAIN!!!!! he slept with me last night so i could keep an eye on him..his temps were near 39...poor little man...he finnaly pooed at 3am had more nurofen at 3 and slept til about 6 where i was awoken by BIG smiles and a very happy lil man. Hi leg also reacted to one of the needles...so shall have to check it this morning... he did go down in his cot last night but at 1 was fidgeting so popped him in with me and he dozed off on my chest. so little sleep again today..no matter.
Gymbaroo...we are going....lady rang me back after my email saying i was disappointed about their bad communication etc...and said "oh you are booked in we have held a spot for you..."
I went back to see my psychologist yesturday (lovely lady) and had MAJOR meltdown there BUT felt 100% better after it.... was alot calmer also when dealing with Jack..not getting frustrated.
anywho...best be off little man is stirring

[SunnyRain]

Sami: I forgot to mention that I put a rolled cloth nappy behind him to prop him up on his side so he can sleep like that, and I put another rolled nappy in front of him if I think he'll fall forward. Just put him down for his first nap of the day (as you can see, we do things early in my house)

[1MOREPLZ]

hmm i think i need to invest in one of the kiddopptumus wrap things...as mr houdini can escape most night!!!! i even resorted to tying the ends of the wrap as he escapes.... BUT he wriggles heaps...therefore loosening the ties...

[SamiH]

Sami: I forgot to mention that I put a rolled cloth nappy behind him to prop him up on his side so he can sleep like that, and I put another rolled nappy in front of him if I think he'll fall forward. Just put him down for his first nap of the day (as you can see, we do things early in my house)

good idea - not early at all! - Z tends to get up around 6.30 - 7ish and I try to have him back in bed by 8 so he can get 40 mins before school - he is getting used to it though so that is good - but yesterday he was too tired to stay up until 8.40 for school run, so put him to bed at 8.15 - poor darlin!

belfie - enjoy your afternoon gossiping That is gorgeous re MIL/FIL - if he was an unsettled sleeper you might have had more words to say, but u know he will catch up - make sure you write it in his book or whatever you use as a "memory" for him

Katones - yeah I reckon the immi's are worse this time around with the rotavirus too - Zander was unsettled on Wed - up for 30, down for 30 etc - but was much better yesterday and slept alot! Hope Jack finds his rhythym again today

Georgi - is Byron on solids?? Or is your DH just extremely naughty?

[belfie]

Thanks for the reassurance guys much appreciated. I've got a girlfriend who's bubba has DDH, and having the brace while it's good/preventative and all that, it has been stressful for them too.... so fingers crossed. As Georgi says, it's way less common in boys... and SamiH told me I'm a good mummy for worrying. I think my.. um resilience is a bit low this week after the op and things are getting to me. So I invited a really nice girl from MG round for coffee this arvo, that'll keep me semi-sane. but really u all know there's bats in the belfie ha (that's what I shoulda got in my avi lol).

Kuraiza - goodness that must have been scary getting your boob scanned. I think I would be a nervous wreck. And late Happy Birthday! That settling technique sounds awesome btw too!

Georgi - OMG can't beleive DH gave you such a fright! Naughty fellow! He owes you flowers or breakfast in bed or sumthin!

SamiH - oh hot hot hot - and that's not just you! Icky - hope you get a better night tonight. And I also know nothing about these necklaces (apart from their supposed "gay-turning" properties).... I'm interested to hear.

I had MIL & FIL over yesterday arvo. They were too funny. X was fast asleep - the next thing I know... I've turned around and FIL is there holding a very sleepy looking X!!! I'm said "um.. why is he up, he wasn't awake". And FIL is like... yes he was, his eyes were open. I looked a bit skeptical, so MIL jumped in and said "I'll take him back to bed". she trots off with him and I hear all these giggles and coos from the nursery. 10 mins later she calls out "oh he's wide awake, he's not going back to sleep, I'd best cuddle him". they were like a pair of mischievous 10 year olds with a new toy! I didn't even have the heart to be mad cos they were just too funny! Did I mention that he's their first grandchild.. OMG we're training grandparents too!