Babies Born October 1st ~ 15th 2008 #2

Question ladies?? Should I be worried, Bethany has not been herself today, Sleeping for hours (4-5) at a time and the biggest feed I could give her was 100mls and that was at midday. And it took an hour. I had to keep at it so to speak and stop to wake her up. She hasn't had any play time just falling asleep straight after feeds. She doesn't have a temp, I have noticed that she has had a few less wet nappies today but thats only looking back now. We have had 2 poopy ones. Its just a big change from a few days back when she was downing nearly 180ml and playing and alert... I know I can call my GP or babynurse tomorrow but I guess I just need some reassurance for tonight.

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.

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?

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.

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!!! :rofl:

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" :p (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!

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

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 :hello:

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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!).
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Belfie - I have actually put a couple of photos in the gallery :o:rolleyes::jawdrop: - 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!!

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

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.

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!!

amy - I hope Bethany is doing better today!

teruteru - Welcome! What's your son's name? What 's his birth date?

Belfie - Wow.. 1/2 your Xmas shopping done is impressive. I don't think I'll be able to manage shopping with Maya. Yesterday I went to the nearby chemist with Maya and she started screaming and I couldn't hear myself think! I'm going to get DH to do the Xmas shopping this year.

curl - No Maya thankfully didn't get the gastro. :)

To everyone else: hello! I hope everyone is OK. There's been a few people MIA the last couple of days.

Itsme - So glad to hear that Maya didn't get the bug too! I like your idea of getting hubby to do the christmas shopping. My DH is useless at it though and would end up gettting nothing but gift vouchers for everyone including children! I hear you on baby screaming at chemist, Loralei has had a few moments like that when out and I quickly make my way to an area for a feed (5-10 mins tops!) and then she's settled again (usually). I've had a few people tell me that my baby is crying... derrr! I have ears and they work! What do they want me to do? Push the mute button? If only it were that simple. Besides when Loralei puts on a really good performance I always seem to be in a checkout queue and I can't whip a bb out then so she has to wait a bit.

Amy - I too only got the vacuuming done! Well half the house anyway :rolleyes: the phone kept ringing and then the kids were demanding food (how dare they! LOL!).

SamiH - I looked at your pics too and agree that you made a beautiful baby. I finally put some pics on too for the first time.

teruteru - welcome and congratulations on the birth of your baby boy.

Well, I had a wonderful sleep again last night. Loralei went down at 9.30pm and woke at 6am! I am so loving the full nights sleep! She is sleeping again now and am hoping for a repeat performance tonight. Let's hope this is her new routine :pray:. Hubby comes home Thursday night and the girls have been counting down the days while he's been counting the hours! He will be home on holidays for just under 6 weeks over Christmas and I just know we will drive each other mental. I'm so used to doing everything and being able to have the lounge room to myself (read: in control of tv etc) and he'll want to watch the cricket (:doh:) and hog the wii (love wii fit!:dance:). I won't want to be doing the wii fit while he's around because I'm self conscious about such things so I'll have to change my routine and do it in the mornings when he's still asleep.... basically reality has hit me and I'll have him underfoot. That said I am really looking forward to having him home with us. I'm so pleased his official posting has come through and as of Feb he won't be at sea for 2 years.

Curl - OMG at people telling you your baby is crying ! that's hilariously stupid!!! Oooh and I keep meaning to start doing Wii Fit! Tomorrow tomorrow...

SamiH - oh I am SO proud, it's like I have a second child! :rofl: ok so maybe not, but well done on uploading some pics :clap: such a gorgeous collection of kiddies you've got there!

Itsme - that's so hard when she cries! Does it make a difference if she's in a harness or stroller? X always goes to sleep very quick in the stroller which makes it sooo much easier!

amy_o glad to hear you're feeling a bit better & always nice to get some reassurance when seeing the nurse

teruteru - g'day and welcome :)

Hollye - luckily didn't need the bicarb tip, but thanks anyway (maybe others will find it handy).

Was fascinating going for the vaccination - big hall full of bubbas, kids, prams & parents! Had lovely chats with various mums sitting near me (as you all realise, me being the shy retiring type that I am... :lol:). X was GREAT! He is such a little legend. Screwed up his little face & cried a smidge (after sleeping the whole time we were waiting, and waking up at 7.15am to feed JUST when I wanted him to, for good timing). He'd already stopped crying by the time I stood up, and was asleep again within 2 mins. He's been fine all day - if anything a bit sleepier than usual - all feeds have been 4-5 hourly and he's been very settled (and we were out at very noisy BBQ tonight - lotsa young kids there). I was warned by DH's work colleagues to panadol beforehand, but I didn't, and I'm glad I didn't as he didn't seem to need it at all.

Amy_o, good luck with your vac on Thurs, hope it goes as well as ours did.

Awww fanks everyone, of course I think my kids are cute too :)

curl - IKWYM - whenever my DH goes away for an extended time, the adjustment period is always hard - like, no, I NEVER put that there so don't - do it my way :rolleyes: or maybe I am just not as patient as you ....

belfie - yeah I found Zander slept alot on the day of his needles, and glad to hear your little one didn't get a sore tummy. My other two didn't have rotavirus (wasn't in the schedule) I think that is why I was probably more observant than previously. Glad you are proud :nahnah: - yeah life sure is a juggle sometimes with priorities with 3 kiddies :juggling:

Holly - love your new avvie

teruteru - welcome to BB = look forward to chatting with you

Itsme - sometimes it just seems easier to stay home doesn't it! I had one of those days today - but I did get to wrap all our christmas pressies for the kids so I feel I have achieved something :)

amy - Bethany is just doing the girl thing already and keeping you on your toes! Hope your appt tomorrow goes well with the nurse.

I am a bit peeved cos it is 12.50am - Zander woke at 12 and I thought the clock said 2 and I just got up and fed up, if I had of known it was 12 I would have tried giving him a dummy first - now I will probably have a 5am feed :wall: which means not worthwhile going back to bed afterwards with school and everything. Oh to just have a baby again LOL - nah, wouldn't have t any other way of course .... except maybe on Sundays ... a biiiiiig sleep in would be noice ;) But I DO NOT want to go back to 2 feeds a night again - how selfish am I hey!

oooh how annoying on the 12 am feed! I'm sending good vibes that you ain't sitting feeding atm, but are happily still in bed snoozing away! Clearly I'm not still snoozing.. but his last feed was at 8.30pm last night so that's just dandy :dance:

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oooh how annoying on the 12 am feed! I'm sending good vibes that you ain't sitting feeding atm, but are happily still in bed snoozing away! Clearly I'm not still snoozing.. but his last feed was at 8.30pm last night so that's just dandy :dance:

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It worked - he woke at 6.20am :dance: I can do that!!

thanks Sam, if only i looked that damn good in real life! lol

going good here. Mia slept 10:30pm till 6am. was back asleep by 7am and still is.

photo shoot today! woot woot!