Turtledove I am sorry to hear you were back in hospital with your DS. Glad to hear your home again and he is doing well. How is the feeding going? Is he needing more formula or have you been able to increase your supply? The LC I saw I believer thought my supply was low because the amount DS was feeding. And feeding for a long feed each time not just a top up. He usually feeds for 30mins at least and will demand a feed every 2-3hrs. He doesn't tend to go more then 2hours during the day sometimes only 1-1.5hrs although he does go longer over night fortunately. When we give him a bottle of EBM (its usually only 20-30mls) he scoffs it within 20secs. Like his starving. I struggle to express as a part of my pump is missing so I only hand express. Its a medela so a good one and right now I am struggling financially due to my unexpected dental expense so I can just whip out and buy things anymore DS is 4weeks tomorrow. He is starting to look much chubbier although still in 0000 clothing with probably a few weeks left before needing the next size up. He hasn't been weighed for 2 weeks now and wont until he is immunised in another 2.5weeks. We are still struggling with lactose overload. He poo's explosive water poo's around 15plus times within 24hrs poor darling. The frequent feeding is not helping.

TT we had a lovely time in Coota. DH friends were lovely people and our kids got along really well which was lovely. We are heading back to pick up some stuff in a few months when I can afford it. Glad to hear the last few days has been better with your DD. I am sure I would definitely struggle too with an unexpected c/s. Its a lot to get your head around and not what most of us would choose if we get an option.

I've had some concerns about DS development. Just hope its my anxiety talking and nothing serious. Apart from that I can tell his putting on weight. He is feeding well and mostly easy to settle although has a witch hour around 7-10pm. I think its mostly because that's my busy time with the other kids, cooking, animals etc and he picks up on that. I need to get a sling for him as the one I have is not suitable for his size. Anyone know a good affordable sling for a little baby?