Erybery good to hear that Ella is settling. The hug a bub is a really awesome sling and if you think you might wear Ella a bit then it is so worth the money.
V I am betting in a few weeks we will be complaining about having little girls that never sleep lol. Fingers crossed they stay just how they are. You just let me know when you ready and we will catch up.
Nina I am so happy for you that Laicee is loving the sling and feeling better. You must feel like a new woman.
Maya we will have to call you the milk queen lol. I hope your supply settles soon. Mine did really quickly, I have hardly even felt the letdown today.
Well Missy has been having some awake time during the day and then sleeping great at night. Last night she fought sleep from 7.30-9.45pm, I thought she would be overtired and be up all night but she didnt wake till 1.30am when DH moved her to the basinet, I fed her and then she slept from about 2am-8am.
Ok so I spoke too soon, she did another 6 hour no sleep and screaming last night again. We were lucky we got to see the paediatrician today as their was a cancellation and he thinks she is lactse intolerant so have to send a smaple off and meanwhile I need to cut all dairy from my diet and have been prescribed zantac to give her for reflux. Im a bit upset because he did say if she is lactose intolerant and doesnt settle down with my diet then we may have to think about putting her onto a lactose free formula! I hope it doesnt come to this as I am thouroughly enjoying breastfeeding now it doesnt hurt anymore and the thought of stopping so soon upsets me. Im gonna research other options too! anyways, I have let her go 4 hours now without a feed (as I was told I may be overfeeding her too and need to go 4 hourly, not 3 hourly and feed for ess time) so Ive gotta go and feed her. Any tips girls????
Oh, Erybery The Zantac might help her, I hope it does. Meanwhile, have a read of this, it's from the ABA website, so I'm pretty sure I'm allowed to link it without infraction! Also, paeds aren't breastfeeding experts, IBCLC accredited Lactation Consultants are, so I'd be recommending you hire one of those before you switch from boob to formula, hun. They cost about $100 and are worth their weight in gold...cos you'll spend a whole lot more than that on formula and an LC may avert that scenario. If not, it's a hundred dollars you know you spent seeking all options BB is the right place to be for all us mummies right now, cos there's gonna be so much conflicting advice coming your way from paeds, GPs (who do not have any BFing training), MCHN's (if you're lucky, you'll get one who's an IBCLC LC, too, like I did!!) and midwives. Here on BB we have Barb Glare! And MantaRay, who's a BFing counsellor with ABA Actually, you wanna post about this in the BFing support thread? Barb will see it and respond as soon as she can, she's a good egg. As for stretching out her feeds - this alarms me. I'd be speaking to an LC or ABA counsellor before implementing that kind of routine if you've been feeding on demand thus far. Maybe try posture feeding, too - where you sit up, or reclined, so that she's upright and taking in less air with the feeds. Tallarah has a better sleep if I do that, or I have to stand with her in the sling till the air is out of her
Cruisy day here - Tallarah is the antithesis of the DS experience. For many reasons, and I'm thinking one of them is disposition.
Well, DS is finally asleep and DP is at brigade, so I'd better get myself ready for bed and Buffy on the laptop
Erbery - Ive actually had 2 lactose intollerent baby's, both Ethan and Lilli. Lilli was by far the worse, she went throug a whole 108 box of newborn nappies in her first wk
I was worried Evangeline would be to, however the pedi i saw suggested i try expressing the first milk out, as it is higher in lactose, that way i can still breastfeed and she is getting the good fatty hind milk. I don't do it every feed, actually only do it once or twice a day. It really seems to work with Evangeline She hasn't got as much wind as she did in her first wk, and only poo's 3 times a day atm She feeds still every 2hrs, lol, she's my little piggy. Its very hard to know what to do for each child, it would be nice if they came with their own little manual
Mayness - heheh that would have been funny, 2 Evangelines. My husband actualy calls her Angel for short
Question: Im not very confident with BF myself, how do i actually know when my breast is empty?? And does anyone's elses baby feed of both breast or just the one??
Maya I am loving your new av!! Absolutley gorgeous.
Erybery how comfusing for you. I hope that you can continue to BF Ella.
Rach DD feeds mostly off one breat but occasionly goes for a second about 15 min later. My DD feeds for about 10 min, I know its empty when it seems she wants more but wont go back on the same breast.
DD fed at 1-pm last night then woke at 2am but didnt want a feed and didn't wake until 8am. Have been trying to take photos of her today while DS is out but she wont stay asleep the cheeky monkey.
Hugs to you, Ery I hope that you can find a solution here and you can keep BFing...you're a brave and strong woman- if anyone can make this happen, you can.
We went to the clinic today and Liv has put on 200g over her birth weight which is comforting..makes the bleeding, grazed nipples and excuciating pain all worth it Turns out we've had a little attachment issue which I saw an LC about this morning and think we may solved by feeding her in a diff position... under my arm with her feet pointing backwards (football hold??? not sure what it's called) but it feels better.
I'm laying off the Lansinoh cos it's keeping them too moist and not allowing them to heal. Im also using Witchhazel after a feed and airing them. Any other ideas or experiences???
Rach- DD is just on one breast at the moment...I don't know exactly when it's empty- when my boob feels all squishy...I just assume that we're there...not very scientific and prob incorrect! (Actually, I'm the one with bleeding nipples so maybe don't listen to me..)
Yay a baby buddies group!!!!
im back now thank god, was going absolutely crazy without my computer!!!!!
so glad we're just about all mummies now, sending a tonne of labour vibes cams way!
havent read the whole thread will soon just wanted to add my piece.
Rach DD is almost 6 weeks old and still only takes one side, very very occasionally she'll have a little go at the second but not for long, and she's stacking on the weight, i was worried too, but if the weights going on, then bubs is doing something right!!
BF is going well for us atm, the only thing getting to me is that im the only one that can tend to her in the middle of the night, she wakes 3 hourly almost to the exact minute, but it would be nice if adam could get up just once and take care of her while i get some decent sleep!!
other than that, she's going really well, her eyes are very focused now and we got a real half smile out of her the other which was awesome!!
DD1 is still loving her sister to bits and is still being well behaved, going to try toilet train her soon, will be interesting!!
will be back to catch up soon.
Missed u all soo much
xxx
Hi girls just a quick one before I attempt bed lol Hope everyone is getting their bf issues sorted....hopefully the settling in process will be shortlived and they will all finf their groove soon.
Every nappy is a bright yellow pooplosion with Laicee is that a bad thing?????
HAB is still working its magic yay
Anyone heard from Cam today....could that mean a ba is on the way????
Heres to a decent sleep for all the tired mummies xxxx Except Oz lol miss Zoe is a legend xx
Morning all, first post as a mum Can't believe my little man is 4 days old!
Erybery - that is horrible, how long until the test results are known?
So I will catch up on everyone else later just wanted to have a little gush over how much I love little Lukie. When DH comes to the hospital later I will try and get some photo's up on facebook so you cna see his cute fat face.
Will try and post a birth story soon but just in case the day 3 blues kick in soon I just want to type how wonderful he is and also how great my DH has being. He wasn't overly involved in the pregnancy and this was a bit of an accident but he is the most besotted dad. Absolutely in love with his little son and has taken a trillion photo's. Little Luke dosne't seem to like sleeping from around 9pm to midnight and has just being screaming and DH has being taking that shift so I can get some sleep.He is really doing a fantastic job and i think I may be coping so well because of him. It's also made us a lot more loving to each other m- feels like were newlyweds again.
Did I tell you how gorgeous I think Luke is? Even his crying is cute (for the first 10 minutes anyway).
To our C section girls - Nina you have given me some hope. This would all definitely be easier if I could easily move around without pain, so fully understand what you are all saying.
Oh and breastfeeding seems to be going ok, don't think the real milk has come in yet but he is definitely happy to latch on. My biggest problem is getting him to stay awake whilst it is happening!
Another selfish post but at the hospital by myself at the moment and was just dying to tell someone how cute he is.
So, Cam, is he cute? Gush away! My DP got really sick of me gushing over DS and I still haven't stopped!!
You concentrate on you and your boy, especially as DH is going to do such a great job picking up the other slack!
awww Cam that is great news! So happy to hear of how in love you are with the two men in your life!
AFM - Have put off starting the zantac as I really don't feel comfortable giving her medication if I dont have too, Im sure I will change my mind after another screaming session though!!! She is still taking ages to fall asleep so at most is getting about an hour sleep each cycle but I am trying to keep her more upright and limit the feed to about half hour or so. Also trying to ake sure we get ALL the wind out of her before we put her down, though thi can take over an hour to do! and she really hates being in a dirty nappy so am constantly changing her after a feed to keep her comforatble for sleeping!
Great to hear rom you Jen, don't worry about posting, Im sure in a few months when everything settles down we will all post more regular!
Congratulations Cam!! Welcome cutie! Glad to hear that all is going well - enjoy your babymoon (its awesome hey!)
Eryberry- YOu sound like you are doing an awesome job Have you tried Infants Friend?? It helps to settle their windy tummy... you can get it from the chemist
Mayaness- Loved your Birth Story also.... I birthed Charlotte in the bath and was amazing......Your post about your relos - ohh you sound like me!!! I am same ... I get antsy about that so sort of thing, especaily when they arrive and its straight over and bub is taken right out of your arms before you are even asked!!! Hmmmm annoys me- When they do that to Aiden I flaty just say umm no he will come to you when he is ready - ohhhh I sound like a mean mummy hey!!! Oops I am not really
Oz- So happy to hear that you are loving your babymoon and have got a great routine going by the sounds of things
Sky- How are things going for you hun? Can't believe your little one is over a month old now!
V- hope your boobies are on the mend!! My have just started healing!!
Rach - Hi babe and welcome little one!!
Jen- How are things goin for you?
AFM- Charlotte is feeding like a crazy woman!! it's lovely though! Trying to get a routine slowly going! She has put 200gms on in 4 days!!!
Having a few issues with Aiden and his behaviour! While he is in love with Charlotte he is really acting out at me especially hitting and throwing and its hard to not get upset as I feel that I am losing my little man.... I know I am not but it hurts ..... does anyone have any suggestions on how work through this?? DH and I are going to make a good deads chart up for him, so he will get stars for good behaviour etc.... any comments will be good...thanks mummies
erybery so sorry to hear you are having so much trouble, i hope the test gets you some answers, it so hard to know what to do...
cam hunni go for your life, i felt like that too, well still do really!
i had c/s too and completely understand how u feel, but i have to say yesterday was the day that changed it all, day 11 it was for me, barely any pain and i could finally cough properly and get in and out of bed, so there is an end to it all, its just a damn hard few days, especially with a demanding newborn. keep your chin up till the pain eases hun, cos u r doing great. rely on DH as much as u can, after all we already did 9 months hard work, its their turn for a while now.
i had 2 good nights with Jade, so happy to get some decent sleep, looking like tonight wont be a replication tho, but im still besotted!
sorry i dont have time to do more persies, screaming starving baby in the background.. well u would think she hadnt eaten for a month, but in fact its only and hr and half... that high pitched anguished wail really gets to me....
Ok, I spoke too soon. Ella has been awake screaming since 3pm. I caved in and gave her the Zantac, I can't handle the high pitched shrill screams anymore and I HATE that i've given medication to a baby that's so little, I am paranoid something bad will happen to her now I've given it to her. The paed said we needed to try it for at least 2 weeks 3 times a day to see if there is any effect. I sure hope so! So emotionally exhausted, DH has taken over holding and comforting her to let me have a break. I feel like Im going insane, at least the communit nurse is coming tomorrow for my home visit so I will pick her brains.
gnight all, hope we all get some sleep tonight.
just quickly and one handed:
Skye - not stupid about feeling like you missed part of the pg...cos you did! Even though she seems to have been fine for size etc, in your head you were at a different stage, so it's really understandable
Boobs aren't as crazy now. Parents came and went and all is well.
I have an opposite sibling story - the only resentment we had was when DS didn't want T to come with me to put him to bed. A couple of nights ago I had to bring her and I was able to get out my boob from the side of the HAB...all was forgiven and he's been happy since! He gives hugs and wants holds in bed. Coincidence or not, this is the outcome I wanted when planning the birth and not allowing DP's 'back up plan' of shipping DS off during labour to be part of the plan! In my homebirthing network there were plenty of similar anecdotes, so I had to keep the faith.
I'd advise against a reward system to get co-operation, too.Have a look over Alfie Kohn's website (google it) about rewards and punishments - they both achieve the same thing and it's not the kind of motivation that lasts or 'works' for the right reasons. It takes a rethink on parenting aims and a real re-examination of how you were parented because it challenges prevailing assumptions about child-rearing in the West. What you want for real co-operation (as opposed to compliance and obedience - not the kinds of things we admire in adults) is intrinsic rewards, not external things like stars and toys etc (even in the absence of designed 'punishments', because NOT getting a star or tick feels as much like retribution and conditionality of acceptance, so it is still Rewards and Punishment based). Your older child needs your unconditional love at this critical time and rewards and charts etc just reek of conditionality of acceptance. Confused much? Hope not! If what I've just typed (one handed still!!) resonates, then chew on it and take the time to explore it and add it to your parenting palette (I get so much more out of my DS for it), otherwise, move on seek other answers
Time for bed!!! Night all...for now...
Hi all my dd Serenity was born at 32 weeks on the 2/10 by emergency csec....recovery has been great been walking around since the day after op.....I went into labour and after 15 min was 7cm but she was breach bum first which was fine but then a foot came down so off I went, although for the last 2 weeks I haven't even felt like I had the op I find the whole thing a horrid experience as I had never prepared myself emotionaly and had 3 previous vag births with just gas or nothing...she's my 3 premmie but my second to need nursery but she will be coming home today weighing 1.97kg so I'm very exciting.... I will bf and have a total 2 yrs from 3 kids behind me so hoping it goes well
congrats to everyone haven't read the past posts as I'm on my phone do a lil tricky
The Zantac might help her, I hope it does. Meanwhile, have a read of 
BB is the right place to be for all us mummies right now, cos there's gonna be so much conflicting advice coming your way from paeds, GPs (who do not have any BFing training), MCHN's (if you're lucky, you'll get one who's an IBCLC LC, too, like I did!!) and midwives. Here on BB we have Barb Glare! And MantaRay, who's a BFing counsellor with ABA 
Actually, you wanna post about this in the BFing support thread? Barb will see it and respond as soon as she can, she's a good egg. As for stretching out her feeds - this alarms me. I'd be speaking to an LC or ABA counsellor before implementing that kind of routine if you've been feeding on demand thus far. Maybe try posture feeding, too - where you sit up, or reclined, so that she's upright and taking in less air with the feeds. Tallarah has a better sleep if I do that, or I have to stand with her in the sling till the air is out of her 
She hasn't got as much wind as she did in her first wk, and only poo's 3 times a day atm 
She feeds still every 2hrs, lol, she's my little piggy. Its very hard to know what to do for each child, it would be nice if they came with their own little manual 
Turns out we've had a little attachment issue which I saw an LC about this morning and think we may solved by feeding her in a diff position... under my arm with her feet pointing backwards (football hold??? not sure what it's called) but it feels better.
to you all
Have you tried Infants Friend?? It helps to settle their windy tummy... you can get it from the chemist 
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