Babies Born October 1st ~ 15th 2008 #2

[curl]

Amy, I know you said that you have aircon on but do you have Bethany dressed and swaddled? If so she is probably just too hot, which is why she isn't feeding as well as usual. Try to wake her if you are worried by putting a cold washer on her to unsettle her and then feed her. If she nods off before she's drank what you are satisfied with put the washer on her again to stir her again. If she hasn't got a fever and is still urinating/pooing don't be too concerned. Bethany will start feeding again probably when you won't want her to.... around middle of the night. I had issues with getting Loralei to feed adequately but the washer does the trick for me. If in doubt call Tresillian or Karitane for over the phone advice tonight for reassurance.

[amy_o]

she's just in her usuall onesie. I don't swaddle her now in the heat. Been using the washer trick! I think I will call the baby line just to put the brain at ease for the night. I think I know on some level that she is ok it is just tough these little people so dependant on you, I worry that I will miss something. Silly huh?

[curl]

No, you are not silly at all. She's your little girl and it's completely normal for you to be worried about such things. Maybe she's just having a sleepy day and tomorrow she will want to feed all day long.

[belfie]

amy_o I agree with Curl - not silly at all! If you're worried then you should always follow your gut instinct I reckon. Least that's what everyone has told me to do!

Hope everyone had a nice Monday - I managed to get half my Xmas shopping done - minor miracle and the lady at DJ's managed to make me feel like superwoman which was nice. X is still heaps happier on the Infacol. He was a bit unsettled after his early (6am) feed this morning. After about 3 re-settles (and nearly 3 hours later), DH bought him into me (I was having some extra snooze) for cuddles. As I shut my eyes and listened to the wriggling/snorting/grunting/flailing... suddenly there was a small fist covered in soggy mitten thrust against my mouth. I guess he figured that if him slurping on it didn't produce milk, maybe if it went to Mummy's mouth it would work better! And it sure did, as i gave up on sleeping and we got up and had a feed!!!

Itsme, hope you had a nice day looking after only 1!

SamiH - you have been talking about setting up a gallery forever! It's very easy really.. Gallery -> My Photos... click on "upload photo" (I guess you have a good excuse with 3 little'uns... I don't know how you do it, really I don't!).

We've got our 2 mth vaccinations tomorrow - should be interesting, wish me luck! I have my children's panadol on hand ready...

Hello to everyone else, hope you're all doing great!

[amy_o]

Well we had our usual unsettled period last night (ours goes from about 8-9.30pm I think she is a night owl like her daddy!!) Then down and only one feed overnight (loving that!) and she is still down for the count. I am pretty sure it is just the heat doing her in. I'll see how she goes today, I am just going to stick around home in the cool so that might help. I need to catch up on a few things and get some christmas stuff ready. I can't decide wether to send christmas cards or not...so much effort I have just finished the thank you cards!! Will see maybe if I write a list of the essential people and see how I feel after looking at that.
Well should go and start the day, my floor has a date with the vaccuum and mop so I need to tidy a bit.
Hope good nights were had by all

[curl]

amy_o, you sound like you are a little less stressed, which is good. I hope Bethany feeds well for you today. I hear you on the floor, mine is in need of a vac & mop. I've written most of my cards but haven't posted yet and our tree went up on Friday (few days early but kids were nagging).

belfie, I have about 1/3 christmas shopping done. Adults are hardest to buy for, MIL's in particular! As for super woman feeling from DJ's woman... it's great isn't it when a stranger gives praise. I've had many comments when shopping with three girls (and no husband) that have made me step back and realise that I'm doing pretty well getting out of the house to get things. LOL about Xander's way of telling you to wake up and feed him. I hope his needles weren't too upsetting for both of you.

Itsme, hi and glad your hubby is healthy again. Men are the worst patients when ill! Nobody is ever as sick as they are, a baby is easier to look after. Speaking of which, Maya didn't get the gastro too did she?

Hello to everyone else

[SamiH]

SamiH - you have been talking about setting up a gallery forever! It's very easy really.. Gallery -> My Photos... click on "upload photo" (I guess you have a good excuse with 3 little'uns... I don't know how you do it, really I don't!).
!

ALErT

Belfie - I have actually put a couple of photos in the gallery - but gotta download some recent ones from camera . i hope Xander's needles were ok - Zander just unsettled on the friday and he had paracetomol Friday night and was good as gold again on Saturday - hope your little man is the same ....

curl - good to see you back !

Time poor - I am wrapping pressies whilst school is in and my precious daycare day for DD - better make the most of it!!

[teruteru]

hi all,
im new to bb. Bub is 2mth today. time flies...
went to mchn this mornin, he's nw 4.9kg

[[M]umma[M]ia]

I little tip from my sister. She said if the needle site swells up then mix bicarb soda and water until it is a paste and put it on the site. She says its makes the swelling go down. Not sure if it works but i thought i would let u know.

Mia's great and im stll great. No real hassles here. She had another one of her "moments" lastnight that lasted for a few hours but it happens everynight so im getting used to it. She finally settled at 11:30pm and slept till 6am. so all good.

Belfie - i hope X's needles went well.. poor little bugger.

[amy_o]

Teruteru~~ Welcome to BB!!

Curl~~ Feeling less stressed today thanks. I will have Bethany checked tomorrow, we have an appointment anyway with the baby care nurse. I am thinking it is just heat and humidity. It gets me so it must be tough when you are a baby.

Only got the vaccuuming done, to hard to mop, try again tomorrow! Did make an appointment with Twinkle Toes though to have Bethany's casts done. Looking forward to that.

SamiH~~ Saw your pics they are gorgeous!! You and DH make good looking kids!

Hollye~~ Glad things are good, keep up the good work!

Belfie~~ Hope vac's go ok, we do ours on Thursday... I'll be thinkin of you!!

Well more stuff to do so off I go!!