Babies Born October 2007

[petachristy]

Just a quick hello!! Technically we are a September baby - just... but have to keep in touch with out Oct BBs!!...

We have had a very tough couple of weeks!... Kaylee was born on the Sat, on Tues we came home from hospital, only just got the ok - as Kaylee had lost 10% of her birth weight and was a little jaundice, but blood test came back as below the requirement for phototherapy. Then had visiting midwife Wed & Thurs, and Friday had a different one who took on look at Kaylee and was very concerned. Her jaundice was quite bad and she had little pussy pimple looking rash all over her body - quite bad on her neck and face... She organised for us to go back into the hospital to see the paediatrician, who examined Kaylee, ordered some blood tests and had us admitted back into hospital and Kaylee put straight under the double phototherapy lights! We ended up spending the weekend in hospital and Kaylee was under the lights for nearly 48-hours. The Dr was also concerned she might have an infection, which she didn't thankfully - but her jaundice was a lot worse than we originally realised. Turned out she wasn't getting much milk from my boobs, if anything. So spent the entire time at hospital, every 3-hours = express, then b/f, then top-up with EBM & BMS, then express again. Continued b/f, topping-up with EBM & BMS, and expressing for another week after leaving the hospital for the second time - to discover that my supply still wasn't increasing, even with the drugs they had given me and it seams my 'tubes' or something not quite right in my boobs as the flow also extremely bad, i.e. anatomy problem. So eventually after lots and lots of stress and tears, and Kaylee still not gaining weight even with top-ups, we gave in and accepted my body simply not suited to b/f and switched to formula 100% on Sunday. Since then Kaylee is doing 200% better and so am I, and as of yesterday weigh with the child health nurse she has finally put on weight and is now over her birth weight !!!

Still very tired and not a lot of spare time, I dunno how you ladies have time/energy to be online so much?! Kaylee is very unsettled at night, so not getting much sleep, but keep getting told that is very normal...

Hope you are all well and happy!! And everyone is enjoying their little bundle of joy !!

[Junglemum]

Glad Kaylee is doing better now Peta. She's a little cutie. Sounds like you persisted a long time before switching to formula. I'm not sure i would have been so patient! Main thing is she is getting all the nutrients she needs now.

Luella is technically a sep baby too, but how can i just leave all these fabbo Octo girls?! I'm too shy to start over....................what? you guys don't believe me?! ok, maybe not, but i kinda like the oct gals!

I am a wreck of an evening, but full of energy in the day. Luella still only has about 3 awake hours a day, so i have a bit of spare time, besides that i am not doing any cooking, cleaning or anything else useful really! Just being a cow.... Moooooooo.

Nickers- hope you are and Tyson are doing ok, just wanted you to know i was thinking of ya and look forward to seeing you back home and in here!

How is everyones appetite, mine has gone...........*looks under couch* nope not there. Am eating just b/c i know i need to so this cow can make some milk, but i am really not hungry at all.

[boomba]

ange im the same! i think its more finding the time to eat! My brain doesnt seem to register when im hungry really cause i keep thinking about when i have to feed him next is he going to sleep long, nappies, breastpads, washing, more washing......the list goes on! I think myles is putting on weight!god he must be he eats sooo much! Hope your blood pressure is getting better!
Peta so glad to hear kaylee is better! she is a cutie!
Belle myles only lost 5g too, DH likes to call me the milkybar! He drinks so fast it goes down the wrong way and he almost chokes! its really scary! He is one greedy boy!

Well today wasnt the best of days! I am an emotional wreck! Myles wouldnt settle and i just keep bursting into tears! So i took it out on dh! poor guy he is trying his best!
After such a nice day yesterday at baby yoga to such a crappy day today!
I know its going to get better but im really missing me time! I would never change anything or wish myles wasnt here but its so full on! Its really hard at night being alone too cause i dont have that extra support from DH! Sorry im rambling! I am totally enjoying every minute but am a bit overwhelmed!
well im off to go cry some more before the little tyke wakes up and wants to feed like a piggy again!lol!
Sorry for having a rant which probably makes no sense!
Hope your all doing better than me!

[Khaleesi]

Amber Maddi is having one of those days as well.
She wants to be held all the time, if i leave the room while she sleeping she'll wake up a few mins later screaming because i'm not there(how does she know?).
Sometimes i think my milk just isn't enough to keep her satisfied, which is why she's so unsettled.

Ange are you going to the pregnancy & baby expo tomorrow?
I don't feel hungry either but i try my best to eat.

Peta glad Kaylee is doing better.

[goldilocks]

Hello mums and bubs!

Amber, sorry you're having a rough day. For us first-timers, it's such a steep learning curve and there are definitely times when it seems a bit overwhelming. Totally normal! Don't beat yourself up about wanting some 'me' time...it's a huge adjustment having to get used to having a little person who is dependent on you for absolutely everything. Maybe ask your DH for a little extra help at night if you're finding it difficult? My DH jumps out of bed to change India to give me an extra 10 mins of sleep before I have to get up and feed her. It's makes an enormous difference to know that you're supported so don't be afraid to ask him for help! Hang in there, honey

Mo, WTG on Maddi gaining 300g! It sounds like she's getting more than enough milk, so I doubt that's why she's unsettled. It seems that some bubs just need to be held! India definitely has her moments...some nights Daddy has to walk laps with her around the house for ages before she settles! LOL

Ange, I was a 7-8 hour sleeper pre-baby too, so the waking every 3-4 hours now definitely takes some getting used to. It has to get easier, doesn't it?! LOL Woo hoo for shedding 12kgs without doing anything! You know, I read somewhere that B/F burns something like 1000 calories a day! I found the weight just drop off every day after giving birth...I still have a little bit of a belly to work off, but I dropped 10kgs without lifting a finger. Hopefully your BP will correct itself and you won't have to start on meds, btw.

Peta, it's great to hear from you! I've been wondering how you and the gorgeous Miss Kaylee are getting on. Sorry to hear you've had a rough couple of weeks, but it sounds like everything is looking up now. It's great that Kaylee is over her birth weight!

I had a home visit from the early childhood centre middy this afternoon. India has put on 350g in 6 days! The middy was thrilled with her weight gain, said I must be feeding her really well *proud mummy moment* Thank god my milk is settling down and my boobs have finally softened...they were so huge and hard before that I looked like I had Jordan-sized implants! LOL

Anthony is back at work now and has his first overnighter tonight *boo hoo* As much as he's going to miss his girls, I think he's secretly been looking forward to it because he gets a full 8 hours sleep tonight! LOL *jealous*

[Junglemum]

Was thinking about it Mo. Either tomorrow or on the weekend. Are you in Melb? Are you going?

Amber i hear ya on the night time thing. OMG it is sooooooo hard in the middle of the night. tears last night 3am "its tooooooo haaard!" waaaaaah......this was after she wanted to be fed at 2hr intervals and then weed all over first nappy, pood on second nappy, then wanted to play and not sleep!
It all seems better in the daylight hours!

Bp 140/92 today. yipppeeeee for me, it's coming down.

[Junglemum]

Posting on top of ya Belle!

Good luck tonight on your own. Brave gal!

[goldilocks]

Ange, woo hoo for your BP coming down! Looks like you won't be needing meds after all Sorry about your 3am tears and constant nappy changes! If it makes you feel any better, India has developed a habit of waiting until we have her nappy off and THEN peeing or pooing everywhere. Cheeky minx! Perhaps I forgot to mention to her that she's supposed to do her business IN the nappy, not all over Mummy and Daddy after we take it off

I forgot to say in my other post that Indie slept through for 5 hours the other night!!! She has consistently slept for 3-4 hours between feeds for about 4 nights now, so (touch wood!) we're getting into a decent routine...FINALLY!

[Khaleesi]

Yea that's what the nurse said about my milk as well, It's just hard not knowing why she's so unsettled.
I know she gets really bad wind pains, but she's burping alot more now which is good.

Ange, We are going tomorrow. We live in Dandenong North.
That's great news about your b/p

Belle great news about India putting on 350g & sleeping for 5 hours.
Maddi & I had a great sleep last night, had a feed at 10:30pm slept till 2:30am, then slept from 3:10am till 8pm.
She made up for it by not sleeping through the day tho.

[Junglemum]

if i go tomorrow i'll have to catch the train by myself as still have no car and DH working........
hmmmmm maybe i'm up for the challenge!
I'll text you if i go, love to me up and meet you guys and Maddi.... (What do you look ike anyway?! mystery bb woman!)

[Khaleesi]

If you do go tomorrow at least Luella isn't old enough to run up & down the train causing havoc
I'll have to find a half decent pic & put it up on face book & i would love to catch up with you & meet the gorgeous Luella as well

[happygirl]

Hey baby buddies!

Just letting you know I'm joining in...have just read all the posts while giving a midnight feed and will post all the exciting details of nipples, stitches, poo, wee, chuck and crazy hormonal highs and lows when feeling more coherent!

Sounds like everyone's doing pretty well...we should all be so proud of ourselves!
We are such good mummies.
Cuddles to your little ones!

ps:can someone tell me how to get a ticker? I am not savvy with these things

[Junglemum]

Hey happy girl, welcome to *superman voice* OCTO-BABIES!

If you click on someons ticker you like, it will take you to the website, or google free ticker. Then follow instructions to create one. THEN copy and paste the BB code it will give you into your signature, which is located under your profile. There are possiby better instructions in the forum help section......

In other news.........had 5 hours straight sleep last night. woo-freakin-hoo!

[Claire]

Hi everyone

I'm Claire - just have enough time for a quick post before bubs wakes up and Emily my toddler wrecks the place......the joys of parenting two!

Oh no I spoke too soon, I'll pop back on later!! xx

[Junglemum]

We havn't forgotten you Claire, just because you had another baby! lol xxx

[Ursula]

Evening Mums and Bubs

Peta - glad to hear that everything is going well for you and Kaylee, these first couple of weeks are certainly challenging but I'm sure you guys will be going from strength to strength now. I understand the dilemna with BF to FF - I had BFing issues with Maddison not being able to latch on and chose to FF so I could bring her home instead of tube feeding her for 2 weeks like we had done with James. tough decision but once made feel heaps better knowing she is getting her nourishment and growing. I'm sure Kaylee will be feeding well know and getting rid of her jaundice.

Ange - Great news on the BP going down. And 5 hours sleep woohoo to you and Luella - bet you felt like a different woman when you woke up

Amber - Feel free to rant away - I believe the ability to rant helps us to stay sane and getting to share the ups and downs is important as well. Wishing you a good day with Myles. Perhaps there was something in the air yesterday cos liitle Maddison was unsettled wanting to feed every two hours yet today she's gone back to 4 hourly feeds and is sleeping heaps better. Although better not speak too soon cos we still have the late evening wake time to get through!!!!

Belle - WTG on the weight gain for India, it's a good feeling to know our bubs are growing strong and healthy. How'd you go with your first night while DH was away? I bet instead of getting his 8 hours sleep he was wishing he could be with his girls!!!! Had to laugh at your wee and poo nappy accidents - we have a tag team event happening where Maddison takes turns in weeing on us - currently DP is due for the next strike!!!

Mo - have a good time at the expo. Your Maddi sounds like mine - she likes to accumulate her wind and then gets unsettled at night as well. Tonight I'm trying a new tactic and giving her a bath when she next wakes to see if that makes her more relaxed. Awesome weight gain for Maddi as well and such a good sleep through the night.

Welcome to HappyGirl and Claire - it's great to see that the friendships made in October Buddies is being carried over to the Baby Buddies. Hope both you and your bubbies are settling in well and look forward to catching up witih you both soon. Claire - what does Emily think of her new brother????

Had our first visit to the Baby Health Centre yesterday and arranged for nurse visit on Monday. Maddison got weighed and she has put on 310g and grown 2cms. She had lost 150g while in hospital so am pleased she has recouped her birth weight and more. Thought she had grown myself as she is starting to fill out her 0000 clothing, though she can still only wear all-in-ones, anything with a waist just falls off her when you hold her up.

Still got the older girls in quarantine at SIL's house - Alesha came out in spots the day after she came home so back they go. Been a bit stressful cos noone could say what could happen to Maddison if she developed chicken pox, eventually rang NSW Health and was told that Maddison should have acquired some immunity through me while in utero but James had to get the vaccination to protect him. Still religiously checking her body for spots for the next couple of weeks - but fingers crossed nothing will develop on her.

Anyway time to wash more bottles and get organised for the night time routine. :smile:

[Khaleesi]

Ursula The bath/shower helps our Maddi sometimes, hope it works for your Maddi
Had a good time at the expo sent way too much money, Got Maddi her first set of cloth nappies, brought her a swimsuit & some other cute outfits, Something to help with her wind, some toys.

Ange yay for 5 hours sleep.

[Khaleesi]

Ange or anyone who uses Cloth nappies what kind do you find the best?