Babies Born September 2006 #5

[Anna**]

Its horrible sometimes I don't think men know exactly how hard work it is on the woman looking after a baby. Its the hardest job I've ever done.

I agree 100% with this.... especially if breastfeeding on top of everything else. You just do not get a break from it all - ever. It is damn hard work and sometimes I wish my DH would pull his weight some more - he seems to be constantly sleeping 'cos he is "sooo tired" and yet I never ask that he gets up for bub at night (and Xander's crying doesn't wake him). In honesty, DH's life really hasn't changed all that much from pre-baby times. Gotta love him anyway! I just told him last week that I am not going back to work on top of looking after bubba - he took it pretty well.

AnnaT - You are not a bad mummy if you feel the need to switch to formula. Like has been said here a few times... happy mummy = happy baby. Plenty of babies have been raised on formula and have grown up happy and healthy.

LittlePrincess - How did the baptism go today? Hopefully all went well.. can't wait to see the pics.

Ok, I know many of you are doing the whole baptism thing, but as we aren't overly religious we are going with a naming day instead.. question is, is now a good time? or do you girls think waiting till he is a bit older is better? We were thinking of a really nice relaxed picnic somewhere with family and friends to celebrate the day.

[*Belle*]

I agree 100% with this.... especially if breastfeeding on top of everything else. You just do not get a break from it all - ever. It is damn hard work and sometimes I wish my DH would pull his weight some more - he seems to be constantly sleeping 'cos he is "sooo tired" and yet I never ask that he gets up for bub at night (and Xander's crying doesn't wake him). In honesty, DH's life really hasn't changed all that much from pre-baby times. Gotta love him anyway! I just told him last week that I am not going back to work on top of looking after bubba - he took it pretty well.

I also agree AnnaT you are not a bad mum at all what is wrong with giving them a little bit of formula to top up? we are doing it at the last feed of the day. As for giving up BF dont let people pressurise you into anything, do what you want to do. I have the same issue as you re doing everything and getting the same from DH, thankfully this week he has made much more effort after I yelled and screamed two weeks in a row.

Anna** - how you doing mate? Will catchup with you tomorrow morning. Got mum coming to help me in the arvo hope all is well. I love the pic of Xander in the outfit I sent you for him hes so cute! Re Christening/Baptism if you are catholic they say its best to do in the first 3 months of the baby's life into the world. We walked to the shopping centre today and around and back, so exausted now! but it was great fun.

LittleP - How was the baptism? ours is early November I am looking forward to it. Look forward to seeing your pics!

Charli - thanks so much for your MSN message sorry I missed you mate, so nice of you to think of me, Im doing ok today, lets hope tomorrow is good too. How is your day?

Adele - hello - thanks for everything.. lets catchup on msn tomorrow morning Hows your day today? Riley is doing ok? Hows Akira?

Helen - are you ok? will give you a call tomorrow or Tuesday if I dont make it tomorrow to see how you are going.

Maz - thanks so much for your advice and god you make me laugh!!! everytime I feel down I just keep thinking to follow my gut now thanks hon.

Caddie - I know what you mean by daily winge, Julia has hers in the late arvo and it just continues. I wish I knew how to calm her down. Any luck? let me know if you know what we can do?

Shellbell - How did Ainsleigh go in the heat? thank god today is much better hey. How are you feeling?

Nelle - hows River today? Re expressing I have nothing left after feeding her my supply is not too great. We have been doing switch feeding with the BF for 2 days and also expressing instead of BF but my milk seems the same my lactation consultant is coming on Tuesday to see what we should do next...sigh..

Merre - Where are you mate???

Chrissy - How was yesterday at the Bay? must have been so hot, it was heatwave here.. Hope you and kids are all doing well. How is Caitlyn today? Im sorry you were in tears also big hugs to you mate, hope today was better

Jodi - Hows things today with you and Nina?

Back later for more personals girls. Cooking a roast have to check on it now.. yum!

Bel
xxx

[Visitor7]

AnnaT - you are a wonderful mummy and don't feel bad just cause you've decided to go with formula. Whether it's formula or boob, as long as your baby is getting fed and they're happy and healthy, that's all that matters!! They don't know the difference and they won't grow up any different from it. Good on you for giving breastfeeding a go for so long. It's bloody hard work.

Anna** - If I was going to do a naming ceremony, I'd do it now, while he's still young and new to the world.

All good here. Nina asleep now She decided on the weekend that she'd stay up for as long as she possibly could, which is a very long time! 8 hours sleep in one 24 hour period. Can't be healthy for her. I didn't go out much last week as I had the flu, and I think she was missing it.
I can't believe you are talking about the heat!! I live in Cairns, and you'd think it would be hotter here, but we're having really strange weather with rain and wind, and we've still got the doona on our bed! LOL Can't wait for it to warm up.