Babies Born September 2006 #10

F*ck, you girls can talk!!!

I've got bucklies of replying to all these pages of posts today, obviously all yor babies have been wonderful and giving their mummies some computer time! Anyone wanna swap with one that likes to feed hourly and not give mummy a break? LOL. I'm so dizzy today from trying to keep up with his feeding, get all woozy when I stand up.

SK - Xander had a click in his hips too, got it ultrasounded (sp?) and his hips were fine, was caused by residual hormones from me in his system.

Panna - Poor little Stewart... next time see if they can get two nurses to do the jabs at the same time, that way it is only one 'ouch'

Maz - I love that comment above your ticker! Xander should have one just like it me thinks.

Jodi - Hope your mum gets better soon

Belle - WTG with the weight gain/growth! Sorry to hear about the needles, but at least they are done for now.

I'm so sorry to those I missed, will get to you soon. Love yas all.

The 15th is no good for me, but the 8th is fine... just remember about the 3 hour difference with us Perthies! (or it might be 2 again by then if we get daylight savings?)

aylight savings should happen 3rd dec.
Anna dont dispair im only on computer to get 5 mins away from crying.Ruby just wont settle an its making me bonkers.I have told hubby to please come home a little earlier but whether he listens is another story.
I have chicken parmigana for dinner tonight but naughty me has been SNACKING all day on crap.I am starting weight watches at home tommorow to try and lose 5kgs off my guts! Jodi hows your diet? I seen you on health an fitness thread?

Anna - Vy is sitting her with me messmerized by the whole screen thing. its Jed who cracks the sads about me be ing on here. bloody @rse!
God Caddie your gonna have to give me some hints for the weight los thing. IM starting top put it back on. Ive gotta get myself into shape before Jeds brothers wedding on the 30th of December.
Oh Im gonna go and fly Jed, Ive aske dhim to lighten up on Nikolaus and he's started on him...grrrrrrrrr.
xxmaz

Thanks for your thoughts guys. Mum is still in hospital, she's having tests tomorrow to see if there's anything to explain it. She has a severe migraine, high bp & a temperature.
caddie - weight loss going slowly, but progressing. I've dropped one dress size so far, another two and I'll be happy.
The 8th Dec is good for me with the online thingy majigy.

Gotta go & eat ... BBL for more personals

Hi Ladies

Wow - lots to read through.

Rylee had her 10 week immunisations yesterday so last night wasn't much fun - she was very unsettled with lots of tears, but is having a very long sleep this morning so must be exhausted. She weighed in at 5.3kg (was only 2.7kg when born) and 56.5 cm height so she is putting it on. Looking forward to a lazy day today, DH is staying out at the mine tonight so I will be having an easy dinner and get to watch all my TV shows - yay - they have Home & Away over here can you believe, I'm addicted to it - sad but true.

Jodi Lee - hope your mum is on the mend now.

As for routines - Rylee kinda has one, but if she goes out of whack, she goes out of whack no big deal - nevertheless 7 pm is pretty much her bedtime and I try and get her to stick to that for both her and my sanity!!!
Better go,
Lotsalove
Laurin

Anna-Thanks for the tip, I will do that for his next set of injections. Is that what you did with Xander for his? How did he go?

Belle- Did you enjoy the U2 concert?

Laurin- Hope you make the most of watching your TV shows, hope that Rylee is good for you so you can enjoy your night. Where is "over here"?

Have a good night girls hope all the bubs get a good nights sleep tonight for you guys.

Hi guys, havent had time to read all your posts yet as am on dial-up so sorry if I have missed anything.

Adele-I hope Akira gets better soon.

Jodi-Lee- I hope your Mums migraine gets sorted out.

I happen to think that I have an angel baby, a great sleeper after having dealt with Bella, but after reading all of your posts I dont know anymore. Eithan on average goes down around 11pm -12am and up between 3.30am to 4.30am and then up again 7.30-8.30am and then cat naps and feeds all day. No wonder I am tired.

Love

Oh talking about weight, my little man is only 4.6kg prob nearly 4.7 now and he is 12weeks old!!! and he weighed in nicely at 3434gm at birth. But admitedly he had quite a tough start and lost a lot of weight.

Love

I just did this huge post and the stupid computer froze up on me! Lets see if I remember what I said ...

laurin - Rylee & Nina are pretty much on par with one another. At 10 weeks she was 5.25kg & 59.5cm long, 2.98kg at birth.

helen - Nina is 1kg heavier than Eithan! He must be so cute. I love little bubba's

We just got a s**t load of catalogues in the mail for xmas and there is so much cool stuff in there. Did you know you can buy dessert maker thingys, and milkshake makers mmm milkshakes, I love milkshakes :p and kids DVD's are $12! I love kids DVD's Finding Nemo, Toy Story and the list goes on!

Oh Helen, River sleeps similar to that too, goes down slightly earlier, finished his feed around 9 tonight, he'll probably wake around 2 or 3 and then 3 hours after that.

He has been really difficult today, can anyone think of why he might have become so clingy lately? He screams (and I mean SCREAMS) while I'm in the shower, and I really can't put him down for long at all...he's also feeding a bit wierd, starts well but then just mucks around on the boob, just licks at it...but then gets frustrated or something...he's just acting wierd...might pop into the chemist for something to boost my milk supply tomorrow, just in case that's part of the problem...I'm really at a bit of a loss.

On the bright side, he's still as cute as ever :p

Hope your mum gets better soon Jodi. Hope things look up for those struggling with their annoying husbands.

We bought couches today! They come on Friday, I'll have to take a photo and put it on my photo site. I'm so excited, we've just had ones that were given to us (beggars can't be choosers when an apprentice and uni student get married :D) so nice ones that recline (and have cup holders...think they'll grow on me) are so exciting.

LOL at all our babies photos, they're all so gorgeous! I'll have to take some more of River soon, he's just growing so quick! Freaks me out.
Well, I should sleep, take care girls xo

Nelle-We had that problem with Eithan around the 6-7 week mark as he just would muck around with the boobie. Latch on the pull off and just scream with it in his mouth. I dont think that he was getting enough milk as I supplemented a night feed with formula for a few nights. Now we are back to full bf. He had a formula every couple of nights due to no milk supply but now it's getting better. all the best. Wow gotta love new couches.

Jodi_Lee- have fun shopping.

Is it ok for me to join in on the chat? As I am not buying but would love to catch up with everyone.

Love

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Anna-Thanks for the tip, I will do that for his next set of injections. Is that what you did with Xander for his? How did he go?

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Yeah, my GP did one leg, the nurse got him on the other side at the same time. He still cried, but at least it was only the one owie. He was fine after that, a bit grizzly, but that could've just been him that day IYKWIM?

Nelle - Xander also behaved like that with the boob at about that age... he's started it again now too - I sometimes wonder if its a milk supply thing, probably them just trying to increase the supply? He's also verrrry clingy and just screams if you put him down, even if you are right beside him. It seems to tie in with the growth spurts.

Caddie - Did that hubby of yours come home a little earlier for you today? I hear ya on the snacking thing... I've been really bad as of late too, just don't seem to have time to eat anything decent so grab whatever I can. Problem is that it never seems to be a piece of fruit!

Helen - I've got a bit of a catnapper here as well, makes it hard doesn't it? He usually sleeps well at night, but not the last couple of nights. Is it hot over your way? I can't figure out if it's the heat or if they just feel like waking us up! Sorry I missed you on msn tonight.

Jodi - Must be the day for catalogues, our mailbox got hammered too. So many things that I could buy! grrrr.. better stop looking at them. hehe

OMG!!! Xander is 3 calender months old tomorrow! Holy ****, where has the time gone?

nNelle River sounds like Jack at the moment I have no idea where this clingy must be held behaviour is coming from :dunno:

ok girls we are having a problem with #2 he goes every night but from 7pm to when he goes around 9-9.30pm every night he is wingy cranky then about 10 minutes before hand he is screaming andno amoun tof cuddle rubbing etc will calm him, the poo is not hard is in fact quite running, he gets so stressed out I dont know what to do, and of course I forgot to ask CHN :duh: then as soon as he starts he relaxs but keeps hands clenched tight any ideas how to mak eit easier for him

Would a bit of cooled boiled water help move things along maybe?

ETA: I found a little bit of the water (say 10mLs or so) also seemed to get out any wind as well.

he has about 10-20ml of water most days

Rach - DS is a bit the same after his cluster feeds in the afternoon/before 6-7pm. I just hold him tight to me, pat his bum and walk around - I've put it down to "over tired" and not wanting to "let go"......
DS was born 3.3kg 51cm length, lost a lot of weight took 2 wks to return to normal, and at 7wks weighed 5.3kg 57cm length....

From other postsss....thought you girls might be able to help.....

DS is being BF, but I have been expressing so that I can have a little tipple one night out with the girls OR get some sleep LOL. Last time DH tried to bottle feed DS with EBM the whole process involved soooo much crying from baby, as it took sooo long to feed him, that I just gave up trying to sleep and just BF him!!!

Has anyone used the avent bottle warmer? Apparently it is really good and only takes 4 mins to heat to the appropriate temperature!

++> do you wake a sleeping baby during the day if they are sleeping for longer than 3-4 hours in the hope of promoting longer sleeps at night????

Thanks

Well! Good morning!
Sheree, my community nurse reckons if you try and feed them more often during the day, they'll be less likely to be hungry at night? She suggested to wake him (not that I've had any problems with him sleeping during the day lately :rolleyes:). But having said that, once Riv slept a really long stretch during the day and I thought oh great tonight will be awful, and he slept for a 7 hour stretch that night! So...maybe just experiment and see what works for you?

Kicking myself for not going to bed earlier last night, Riv went from 9pm til 6am between feeds! And stupid me didn't end up turning off my light til 12 :doh: One tired and remorseful Nelle here.
He fed really well this morning cos my boobs were full, so I reckon that mucking around on the boob IS a supply issue. I'll look for fenugreek or goat's rue or something after my first mother's group today. Hope there are some friendly people there. Hope Riv behaves!

Oh! AND I've managed to pop River back down for some more sleep :eek: Such a blessing, after he was rather trying yesterday. Better do what I want to get done before he wakes. xo

my little rat bag is still asleep after wkaing at 3.30am. she's normally up by then must go and poke her.
My god, thanks for bringing up about the cluster feeding Sheree and Nelle - I might have to try that to see if it works. Id love Vy to sleep all night (ah im dreaming).
Sheree - Ive got an avent bottle warmer which we found to be fantastic. I should get it out of the cupboard again, Ive been using the microwave.
Better do the school rush thing
chat later
xxmaz

OMG Anna
Happy 3 month birthday Xander honey!

hey girls,

another bad night gotta go to the dr's today simon is coming with me yay he is finally helping me out.

belle thanks for last night that really helped.

well i better gets these kids in the car.

later

adele

Your welcome Adele. Anytime will be thinking of you this morning let me know how you go ok.

Maz - will give you a call today.

Anna** - Congrats on 3 months today for Xander! WOW that means Julai is 2 Months too!!

Good morning Girls,

DS has the same issue with bf, he will pull of the boob screaming for no apparent reason. I went to the paed about it and he said maybe it's just a positioning thing. If bub is under your boob at beg of feed and is doing that maybe he/she is getting flooded by too much milk at once and you should try putting bub above boob and lying back abit.

If it's at the end that maybe bub is getting frustrated cause it's hard to get out, so you try masaging boob at end of feed to help it come out.

im in the process of trying these at the moment. It's very frustrating not knowing what's wrong.

Anna-cute new pic of Xander!!

Stewart is going too see Great Grandma today. It is her 93rd birthday! She loves seeing DS as he is only GGC in the family.

morning all,

adele- :hug: let us know what Dr says.

Nelle- Wow! River did fantastic overnight! Can't help with the clingy/ screaming business. Couldve been just a bad day? If he keeps doing it maybe just call yr MCHN for advice.

Magic- Ashleigh fights the bottle. My MCHN told me just to go out and she will have to take the bottle then, and she thinks she'll probably take to it better fi I'm not around, but I'm too scared to do that yet, I couldn't stand the thought of leaving her distressed!
As for waking babies, its rarely an issue here but on the very rare days she does sleep alot I don't let her go longer than 3hrs 30mins - 3hrs 45mins.

Rach75- I got Ash some Infacol drops, we were having probs in the mornings with wind pain that she was crying with the pain so before her 3am feed I give her the drops and she still has alot of wind at the same time and still grunts like anything but isn't upset by it anymore.

Ashleigh is another evening cluster feeder, I don't mind too much cause it prevents her from whinging and she'll get put down at 8pm and doesn't need feeding again til 3am, well last couple nights dragged it out til 3:45 so bit by bit we're getting longer.
She does still feed quite often in the day too, approx every 2.5 hours, thats why its so hard for me just to get time to myself. If Df is home i feed her then rush over to the shops, have quick look around and get rush back before next feed. Even though its short time it is nice to get that little break.

I get so annoyed every night after the 3am feed i just can't get back to sleep! I spend bout 40 mins with Ash feeding burping nappy etc then another hour or so tossing and turning and then don't get much sleep in befoer Ash wakes again or Df wakes for work! Then I really struggle to drag myself out of bed.

:hug: thanks girls, i think i will try him on more plain water

Shell i too am using infacol, not for wind but to see if it will halp with #2

the one thing i have noticed since this #2 prob started is he doesn't seem to fart very often any more :confused: I wonder if there is a connection there

well we had a failry good night, he went down around 9.50pm crashed within 5min of #2slept till 3am then thru too 7.45am :pray: this continues but is in clingy mood again this morning :doh:

Happy 3 months Xander!!!
Sharleen hope the storm doesnt get too bad for you.Id be ****tin.As soon as they say severe weather warning i run round the house like a headless chook getting canles ready,torches and stuff.
Ruby was quite good last night after the worse ay ever yesterday.I think she had an hrs sleep all day.She went to sleep at 7pm and woke at 1130pm,3pm but then woke up at 530am playing but is now back in bed at 7am.
Im now having a skinny capacchino from our machine.We never use it but figure well i dont get one at the shops much anymore so i better use it again.
I have started my WW diet today.I shoul weigh myself i suppose.

looks like I am in for another clingy day :( I pick him up he is asleep within 5 min then put him down he wakes up within 2min and within 5min he is wanting to be picked upagain :(

I've haven't felt this crappy in ages... I'm so dizzy and woozy, and cry at the drop of a hat - blah. Hope things pick up soon, Xander is just being so demanding around the clock at the moment.

Caddie - Mmm coffee. I haven't been out for one for ages, I really should get my coffee machine out of the cupboard.

Rach - Another thing to try is the Brauers' Colic Drops... they are brilliant at getting the wind out of Xander if the water doesn't work.

Sheree - I love my Avent warmer... so much easier than warmer in a jug of warm water.

Panna - How much does Stewart weigh? He looks like a really good sized bub from your avatar (around 6kgs?). Happy Birthday to Great Grandma!

Rach - I hear ya on the clingy thing... hope it eases up soon for you hon.

Bel -Happy 2 Month Birthday to Julia!

A big HAPPY 3 MONTH BIRTHDAY to my little (big) man.

Gotta fly, he's wailing again.

Happy birthday to the babies hitting those wonderful milestones - wow how quick time flies when you are sleep deprived!! LOL
Thanks for the help ladies....

We've had a bit of hail here too. Lucky i changed Dr's appt. We had ot for 12:45 but once I saw weather forecast knew we wouldn't be able to walk in it. Df in all his wisdom told me we'd be alright that it wouldn't rain at the time we were due to go out. Don't know how he decided that but thought it'd be a much smarter idea to change the time to after he got home with the car.

Yeah its funny how quick time has flown with our bubs, the last trimester of pregnancy never went this fast it just dragged! LOL!

hey girls,

the dr told me to take it easy and told simon to get his arse into gear and help me out. lol the dr swore at him lol.

will talk to u all later.

Adele

Adele, good to hear you are ok, hope simon gets his ass into gear honey.

Anna** - Zander is awesome so cute! hows things today? Hope you are ok, are you sure you arent preggers???????

Jodi - sorry missed you on msn, hope your mum is ok any updates?

Caddie - goodluck with WW... hope it goes well.

Maz - Thanks for the call mate, good to hear you are well and Vy growing well too!!!!

Put some new pics on my website if you girls are interested in Pics of Julia.

Bel
xxx

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CAddie - congrats on starting on you WW diet babe. Im wishing you all the luck.
Anna - are you okay mate.....watch out with the dizzyness..are you taking iron tablets?
Belle - julia is so beautiful..ah I could just eat her up.
Adele - hope that your having a happy day today mate. think happy thoughts.
Hello to everyone else..kisses to you all
xxmaz

its raining again here on off on off.

cant think happy thoughts maz have nothing to be happy about today. sorry. gee maz its always about you lol .

hello to everyone else

seeya adele

Adele- I hope Simon takes the Dr's orders and helps you out alot more. Hope you start feeling happier soon.

I agree with Shell Adele - I hope that SImon helps you out more. Christ woman, I dont know how much more you can take....your stronger than me!
Shell - is it raining like made in Melbourne? I heard that it was snowing in Pakenham today. Weird maybe we'll have a white christmas lol
IM in a stupid mood...ah watch out chickens..hehehehheheh