Kim I am sure that your bub is completely PERFECT! She is who she is and her weight, height and everything is just HER! Just like with everything. We are all individuals after all. I'm finding out Max's weight and length on Monday...Can't wait!

After my boob feeding probs I called Ngala (Perth's helpline thingy) and they just said, express until your milk supply increases. Not once would they ever recommend or say that changing to formula can help if that is what i WANT TO DO! Instead they just made me feel guilty that I would even consider such a thing.

People do things by the book so much, whatever happened to people just saying 'do what you think is right' and just supporting you through whatever decision you make? Thank goodness forums were invented!

Anyway, today my milk supply had increased and I haven't had much trouble with Max on boob today, but am going to give him a bottle tonight (after boobie feed) before bed. I'm going to make a trend of it. This week 1 bottle, next week 2 etc. until he is 6 months, then off boob altogether and then on solids also. He is 5 months tomorrow so think I can manage it. I can't be made to feel guilty anymore. I know that breast is best, but sheesh....I suffer and hate it....I happen to think that a happy mother is best....for my sanity and everyone else around me!!!

oooo....Names we give Max!

Maxxy
Maxxyboy
buddaboy
chumba wumba
boofy
pansyboy (when he is whinging)
Sweet Pea
Bubba (an obvious one!)
Bubbleboy (in the bath)
GORGEOUS!
Spunky
Milk Chops

Plus many more!

Trish Sending you some sleepy vibes...you have been having a rough time lately...hope it all gets better soon....Phases...Who needs em!

Is anyone here NOT feeding solids yet? I tried the other day but Max didn't rate it at all. I may as well just wait a few more weeks.

Bye for now everyone