Babies Born September 2007 #5

Nah Gracie - still staggering around with one comfortable baby in there, one hot Thai curry (with pineapple)/walk/DTD later! Gawd I am so BORED - it is just hard to get any motivation.
Yet another friend just had their baby - and yet another emergency c/s, but they are thankfully both OK after a very hairy experience. (4 c/s out of 5 friends, only me left to go) VV (vaginal vibes)!!!
MD I was going to suggest you attach a little seat to Mavis but of course, the pram!! Phil & Ted's have every insane attachment under the sun, wonder if a BF stool is one of them?? Now there's a marketing opportunity!
Gracie - Lewis' reaction sounds exactly like mine after a boys' weekend! what a patient little man for putting up with it all! (and you of course ;))
Hi Supa, long time no speak! xx

poor queenie- i remember those days-the pineapple/hot curry/dtd all to no avail. so frustrating! unfortunately mine went on for 2 weeks. i know what you mean about friends with c/s. i reckon i'm one of the only few of my mates who had their baby vaginally. sending you big vv. just stand your ground. my ob knew that i would only have a c/s as an absolute last resort so gave me longer and more of a chance to dilate tham it sounds like some of my friends were offered. lots of vv heading your way xox

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV, Queenie!!!!! I love your idea of a flick-out bfing stool on the pram, better not say anything to DH or there will be another DIY nightmare in progress at my house! Speaking of which, did all the painting get finished? I can't remember...

Gracie well done for surviving the guests and even better enjoying yourself! Yes it's always a balancing act between your needs and children's needs but you get better at balancing the two as time goes on so that everyone can enjoy themselves!

Jazmum you'll be proud, I finally got my HAB working today! All good...bit tricky getting off as E wanted a feed and I got tangled up LOL!

Leanne, hope little Xavier is feeling better soon! Still no signs that E is coming down with lurgie :crossfingers:.

Successful clinic visit yesterday arvo, Miss E now weighs in at a hefty boomba 5.25 kg. The other nurse came in to goo over how gorgeous she is (of course) and they all seem to think she has really nice skin....I bet they say that to all the mums tho ;).

LOL Marydean my doctor told me that about Rory this morning :) I wish I had Rory's skin haha. Little Mr is now 5.06 kg. My dr didnt seem to concerned with my stomach cramps when I eat or that I had the runs. He wasnt even concerned that I had started bleeding again with clots....Hmm. Oh and he was more than happy for me to try for a VBAC if I fell pregnant in under two years. He just warned that they wont let me labour as long as I did with Rory.

Im going to try out doing one day a week. I am going to give it up until Christmas to see how I go and if I dont like it them ill let them know. Its going to be good to have a little extra $$$ for Christmas.

Gracie - My hat goes off to you. I would loose my mind if I had that many guests over haha

Leanne, hope J and O don't catch the throat bug (or you or DH). I am dreading the day that Will gets sick.

MD, how do you feed the Gaviscon to E? I have tried a syringe, an eyedropper and the medicine dummy but hardly any actually goes in him. He dribbles out most of it and he won't suck the dummy. Then he gags on the yucky taste.

Thanks for the VV MD!! The painting isn't finished, but all the undercoating (well, almost) is done & it's white like the topcoat, so Noone Need Ever Know Unless They Look Too Hard. The linen cupboard does need a second coat, but I'm not getting up the ladder at this stage and I'm too fussy to let anyone else do it! Actually quite like painting - well, will def like it more when bending down doesn't trigger reflux ROFL! I am intrigued by your DH's DIY talents - surely there has to be a website out there with pics, put together by admiring (or long-suffering) partners! It astonishes me what they can make out of Chux wipes, duct tape and a bucket.
Got cabin fever and felt much better after taking myself out for a delicious cappuccino and evil choc slice at my fave cafe; sat there for an hour chatting with people wandering past with prams and then knocked off some more Christmas shopping, so feeling much more mellow now in an energised kinda way! Preggi Bellies tonight
Renee could it be your period? Don't hesitate to get a second opinion - ever. BTW Rory is now heavier than our little Burmese girl, but not as heavy as our boy!

Art- I hope J and O dont catch it as it was just terrible seeing X going through it.
Christmas --- ugggh I dont even want to think about it. I have only bought Olivia 1 thing so far but nearly finished buying the boys pressies although like last year I bet I get caught up in all the hype and keep buying until chrissy day for them.lol... I havent even thought about buying for family yet.

Renee and MD- Good to see your bubbas doing well.

Arte, the two ways that have worked are getting E to suck on her dummy and poking the tip of the syringe just into the side of her mouth (bit tricky) and as she sucks you squeeze it in, you can do the same thing by getting him to suck your finger with the syringe too. The other thing is the medicine cup dummy thing. First few times it didn't work at all until I twigged it was too cold, so I buzz it in the microwave for a couple of seconds and she drinks it all down - the warmer it is the quicker she drinks it. Well 15 ml anyway, haven't had any luck getting a full 30ml into her. The 15 ml seems to be doing the trick so I've given up trying to get the extra amount in. PS the gagging can be simply by having it in the mouth and not swallowing, rather than from the taste. HTH

ETA - Queenie, you might notice that DIY and nightmare were words used together - latest example, he "fixed" the door lock on my car and now the door handle is falling off LOL. I hire tradespeople whenever I can!

hi everyone! how do you guys find the time to get on?!?!?! i've been wanting to get on, read and post, but just can't seem to find the time!!!
renee, am healing nicely from c/s...i think. it's really been smooth sailing for me that i forget that i should be taking it easy and end up overdoing it and then having niggly pains and then worrying about the pains. *duh! oh, had some inflamation above the stitches first week and took some anti-biotics after seeing the gp and it's gone down...i think. tummy still feels quite weird though. can't wait til my tummy's back to what it was....oops! that's not going to happen is it. *sigh.
we had our first night out without max last week. went and saw nabucco at qpac. i was comfortable with MIL watching over her so it wasn't too stressy. first time apart from my little girl and i survived!!! have to admit that i did think of her quite a bit while watching the opera.
hayley, although i've just been to see the lactation consultant and she was very helpful, i'm still topping max up with formula. so, she's a mix BF and FF baby. :) even the consultant said that i'd need to continue with the top up now coz' i wouldn't have enough supply since it has not been stimulated enough in the past. i can, supposedly, work on increasing supply and i will try that but, will see.
on FF, what formula are you giving to the little ones? we've been using karicare gold plus (or something like that). just because that was what she was given at the hospital although they had the bottle ones and not powder....so just bought the same.
sherie, i've been getting HEAPS of smiles out of max...unfortunately, i think it's all wind.
md, got good tips but they're probably old news to you. gave me a pamphlet too for some drug that can be taken to increase breast milk supply. since i've got nothing against FF, i don't think i'll go the drug route to get more breast milk. if i do run out, then i'll go full FF. on tips, just in reading the signs like when she starts getting fidgety, that means she's not getting any milk anymore...so she suggested i squeeze the breast to help milk flow down. tried it and it seemed to work.
gracie, not comfy with feeding outside the house too...that's why i haven't done it. :) since i top up with formula, i bring a bottle with me when we go out and give her a bottle...maybe that's why i don't have enough milk. :)
leanne, hope xavier gets all better soon.
VV to you queenie!!!!
ok...gotta check on the little princess.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and i'm glad i'm not alone with the formula feeding. I went to a meet up organised by the hospital last week and I was the only one FF, felt very out of place especially when one of the midwives asked me my reasons for FF. :rolleyes:

Fianne - We are using S-26 gold. Only reason we chose this one is because we went down to chemmart (after a horrible night of me trying to breastfeed with my toes clenched up in pain) and there was a child health nurse there and she recommended this particular brand. I assume they are all pretty much the same?? We've also been getting lots of smiles out of Maddie, just makes me melt!

Renee - Rory is a little cutie. Just had a look at your baby shower pics, we also played the 'guess the size of my belly' game hehe fun times. And wow you got lots of handy pressies.

Gracie - Isnt it funny how we have no time these days for a bit of makeup and perfume!! I feel like a real feral at the moment. My mum has offered to take Maddie off my hands so I can go get my hair done. Might have to take her up on that offer this w/e, my hair is in bad shape.

Has anyone bought the hug a bub carrier? I'm on the hunt for a baby sling/carrier and most of the reviews I've read are saying the HAB is excellent. I think its either that or the Baby Bjorn, i'm just worried about how hot they get in summer.

Taking Maddie for our first walk now. Trying to get back into exercise, need to tone up this stomach! I really want to get back into body combat...but maybe its a bit too soon? I did the jump test, kinda felt like my insides were going to come out! Gosh they are so right when they say your body is never the same after having a baby.

To everyone that i've missed a personal reply to, sorry, hope you are all well and enjoying motherhood! :)

Also i just added pics of Maddie and my pregnant self into my gallery if anyone wants to check them out!

Farout Hayley, did you kind of feel like you had to justify your reasons when the midwife asked you that...or did she ask in a sympathetic way? I'm with you on feeling feral - my workmates want me to visit them with E but i have to get my haircut first!!! I've got a HAB - it's very comfy but I'm not sure how it will go when we're out and about since I'm still finding it tricky to tie. WE also have an original Baby Bjorn - easy on and off but not so comfy. I also *accidently* bought a ring sling on ebay today - I was checking them out and it is purple so *WHOOPS* I pressed the "buy it now" button LOL. I can tell DH is going to say "Don't you have a sling already?"! Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous lil Maddie! :D

Fianne, I'm glad you've been healing up well and got your wound sorted out quick-smart! It sounds like your visit to the LC has boosted your confidence in what you're doing which is good. Well done getting out with the grownups for an evening out!

Hey everyone! Just a quicky before I bath the kids and get them to bed (I will be back later though)

I have always used lactogen by Nestle. My mum used it for us kids and I used it for all of my older kids when I put them onto FF (not by choice, I have always been very bad at being a 'cow' ;) ) I have never had troubles with constipation etc either. It is the cheapest one available, but I can't fault it at all.

Also got the new car today too !!!!! I haven't got it at home though, DH took it to work tonight.

we might have avoided aresonic hour today lol think its partlyt because its cooler and her rash irritates her more in the heat but as well we took her to the shops in the car and then she was in the bjorn while doing groceries... might have to take her for a walk in the avos or something now that its daylight savings if it can avoid the ungodly aresonic hour haha...
sherie congrats on the new car :)
md - lol at *accidently* buying a sling
haley - maddie is georgeous!!! was the mw nice about asking you??? the midwives at the hospy were nice when i asked to try formula because they had tried to help me and seen what id been going through and no one could get her to feed... the gp just asked was i ok with that making sure i wasnt upset or dissapointed but the community health nurse said ohhhh isnt it a shame your not breastfeeding her... not in a nice way at all!!!
fianne - we are using nestle nan gold.. we started on normal karicare coz thats what the hospital started her on then had reflux problems and went to karicare ha ar.. then after a while that stopped working and the gp recommended this one so we tried it and have been on it almost a week now seems to be going alright fingers crossed...
leanne - hope j and o dnt catch the bug and x heals up quick smart
queenie - sending lots of vvs your way vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
arte - when i have to give medicine to Ash i squeeze her cheeks and put the syringe in as far back as i can without chocking her and put it in bit by bit.. some still comes out but much less...
rennee - gl on the work thing hope it works out and its always good to have extra $$$ at this time of year!!!

Hey everyone

Noni good work avoiding arsenic hour, I hope that a walk in the arvo can keep it at bay.

Sherie congrats on the new car, thats supa exciting. Whattype of car did you get?

Marydean you sound like your as bad as I am with ebay. I "accidently" buy stuff all the time lol.

Hayley Maddie is adorable. Dont worry about what others think about how you feed your baby, so long as she is happy and healthy it doesnt matter how she is fed.

Fianne well done getting out of the house for the night. Sounds like a lovely night.

Queenie sending you loads and loads of VV's.

Renne good luck with work. If your still worried about down stairs then get a second opinion.

Leanne hope Xavier gets better soon and that the others dont get sick.

Logan has been unsettled today and has just wanted to be held, so I got nothing done. I have a huge crack on one nipple that just wont get better, I am using a sheild which Logan doesnt like much but hopefully it lets the crack heal. Better go and clean the kitchen, then I am going to make a big cuppa and veg out.

HEY MD
Sorry gals just trying to get hold of her.. MD im on messenger looking for you =) xx

I'm back again!

Katie, we got a Holden Captiva LX, it just looks so lush I'm scared to let the kids in it LMAO I don't want it trashed yet. Gosh I hope you can get the crack to heal soon. Now the weather is warmer you might have to get about with your boob hanging out for a while. Do you think Logan not liking the nipple shield has upset him?

Noni, did Asha stay settled for you tonight? Gee you do a great job getting her to have the medicine. I hate giving it to them and I think my nervousness makes them worse.

Marydean, I am avoiding ebay like the plague ATM. The CC has 0 on it and I know if I go there I will buy something and it's best if I just don't go there LOL. I'm saving up for Christmas shopping.

Hayley, how was the walk hun? I wish I lived in town so I would be more inclined to walk - its so boring here. I have a kapoochi pouch that I use sometimes and I find it really helpful if you just need it for a little while. Don't ever feel that you have to justify yourself to anyone about the choices you've made - you're her Mum and you know what's best and no one has the right to ask you for a reason.

Fianne, When I had no milk this time round, I knew there were drugs I could take for it, but to me that's just as artificial as using formula anyway, plus there was no guarantee it would even work considering there was zilch to start with. If you really want to increase your BM though, just put her to the breast as often as you can (without making yourself sore) and that will stimulate milk production without having to take anything. Or there is a recipe on here for an activite milk drink (like milo it is) and that apparently works wonders.

Leanne, how is Xavier tonight? I hope his fever has broken and he is improving. I also hope the other two don't get it. I had a run of two weeks with the older kids getting sick with sore throats etc and it aint fun.

Renee, Rory is doing wonderfully! How do you feel about the clots etc? Do you think there is more to it? It is possible it's your first AF, but if you think it isn't right or you are feeling pain, then go and get it checked out again.

Arte, I've been meaning to ask how your BSL are going - are they on their way down again?

Gracie, you did well to survive the weekend, and so did Lewis. Has he been more settled since then though now things are back to normal around the house? how did the public Bf at lunch go?

And finally Queenie, I KNOW you will have a vaginal birth. Put all thoughts of your friends and their c/s out of your mind - you are not them, you are an all-empowered-vaginal-birthing-goddess. I am sending you truckloads of vuh-jay-jay birthing vibes and a hug or two too.

The midwife asked me about FF in a nice manner, it was just that everyone sort of stopped to listen and I just felt like whoa this is uncomfortable. I went bright red hahaha needless to say I wont be going back, too embarrassed. Nevermind, I'm now happy with the decision i've made. I guess it was just hard for me because right through the pregnancy I was keen to breastfeed and I thought it would come easily, but it wasnt to be and its all good.

Marydean - Ebay is addictive. I just bought the indigenous print HAB on ebay, I paid $90.00 thinking I'd got it relatively cheap, only to have just found it for around the same price, brand new on another website. Whoops, wont be telling DP that!

Sherie - Oh the Captiva is really nice. DP works at Holden and he has brought one home before for the weekend. Very lucky! The walk was good, we were gone for about an hr. Called past the chemist to get a cream for Maddie, Zinc & Caster Oil, apparently its good for milk pimples and poor Maddie has lots at the moment.

Maddie is wide awake at the moment and has been since 5pm. She's not grizzly though, just wanting cuddles and attention hehe. Is it bad for a 4 wk old baby to be awake for longer than 2 hrs at a time?? (as I have been told by MIL!)

Also can any Perth ladies reccommend a photographer? (not too expensive) Was going to go to PixiFoto but have been told not to use them.