Babies Born October 2007 #23

[Saffi]

Viv - no, not really, but then I have never exclusively BF him. I noticed that when I started doing more FF than BF, he put on a lot of weight and slept better.

I still express and get around 150mls a day. Have noticed over the last few days not a lot of milk in there even with the meds. I think I am just flogging a dead horse keeping this expressing thing going. It takes up to an hour to get very little and frankly is time that could be spent doing other things. As I am back to work soon it is probably best to wean him completely so I don't have to worry about my supply and how I can express etc.

[ninja_turtle]

are you nervous about going back to work?

[~kellie~]

Viv - thanks for the suggestion, but I found it at another chemist.

Trish - glad to hear sleeps are improving for you.... you'll feel like a new woman with all this unbroken sleep!

Way to go on all those bubs who have cut teeth! My nephew has a wobbly tooth at the moment, so I told him that the when it falls out, the tooth fairy will give it to Tahlia... he was excited by that idea... so cute!

[~Trish~]

Willow - Oh how I hear you on sleep! Just when I think K has it all worked out he goes and changes it, gaaahhh! He flat out refuses to sleep any more than 40 minute naps during the day ATM. And his nights...he used to do good stretches and then got into the habit of waking two hourly. Last night was the first good night we have had in around 2 months. I wish I knew why they do this to us!! L sounds like a hungry man, he is an awesome size and obviously needs you to keep him going o'night right now. I'm sure once he is on solids he will sleep better for you. Just know you are not alone!!

Saffi - I love to eat, just not to cook lol! I am so undomesticated, I only cook when I have to (which is dinner every night). You have done such a fantastic job expressing for L! When you decide to stop you can feel very proud of yourself

Kellie - How are Tahlia's day sleeps going?

My wonderful mum turned up unannounced this morning and has been doing my housework! She's so naughty, but so sweet.

[Saffi]

Viv - yeah, a bit. Funny since being on Mat Leave I haven't really missed work at all. Miss the money tho. I definitely think my mind is turning to custard so looking forward to some adult conversations that don't involve bodily functions.
Kellie - what a cute story to tell your nephew. I hope the tooth fairy heard it.
Trish - thank you! I am proud of myself. At least I know I didn't give up through lack of trying. Wow, your mum is excellent. I wish someone would come over and do my housework!

Did a new playtime activity with L today. I made bubbles and blew them towards him. He was captivated and knew that I was making them. When they popped he would turn to me as if to say "c'mon mum make some more". Can't wait until he can make them himself.

[ninja_turtle]

*steals bubble idea*

oh too cute! james would love that.

[becky]

Hi all

Havent been on for a while. Just thought I'd drop by and say hi.

Hope you are all well. We ar doing great here. Of course Chels has her good and bad days, but she is definately a happy little critter. Have a good week!

[nickers]

hello Becky!
Trish- failure certainly NOT. you keep chugging along no matter what.
i paid the deposit for our house today yippee! but it settles the day b4 my gf's wedding that i am in the bridal party, so that night and the following night we wont be home oh well.....
the boys were very well behaved whilst i dragged them around the bank/real estate/council etc.
i let Nixon walk (with his monkey harness) most of it, he is much happier that way & i had Tyron in the front of the phil & Ted and when Nixon wanted a rest he sat in the back!
thinking of trying Tyron with some solids over the next few days, he's a week of 6months and starting to make mouth movements whilst watching us eat (like he's liking his lips lol)
ok bed time, good night