Thanks heaps ladies!!!
What sort of shaped dummy did u find works best for a young bub? I have tommee tippee ones but she refuses to take them. She will take a bottle with a longer thinner teat then what the dummy is... I think she is also feeding out of comfort than any real necessity! Thanks again for the help!!
comfort is a necessity but sometimes a dummy can help provide the sucking without extra milk, which can lead to discomfort if they are having gut issues.
tapping lightly and rhythmically on the top of the dummy can encourage bub to take it.
Candy I didn't have to do anything, just put it in his mouth and he started sucking. Lol. I do have to hold it there most of the time, he can't keep it in himself all the time yet.
Kimmi I have the closer to nature ones (orthodontic sp?) but I heard the round cherry ones are better.
Candy, is your little one s belly button healed? we had similar issues at similartime, but it has dried out now.
think we are beginning a wonder week, but it s all pretty mild after what her older siblings put me through. its kinda cute really.
breastfeeding still going ok here. dd s weight gains are slow and steady, similar to her siblings, although she feeds much less vigorously than they did. her height has come down from 98th percentile to the 90th, and weight from the 98th to the 75th.
DS2 is feeding like a demon. I've made it to almost 5 weeks! I'm very proud of myself. I havent had him weighed since week 2, so should get that done. But he's def getting heavier / longer. Smiles started on Friday (4 weeks) and they are Damn cheeky! Still not really sold on dummies. It's a negotiation to get him to use one. I've been back in the gym since week 2 as well. Love it!
I broke the golden rule (if sleep is going well, don't talk about it!). Just chilling with dd2, who is trying to show me she isn't tired. DD1 has also come in, and is at the foot end of my bed.
Candy try getting bub into the sunlight ASAP in the morning. Also keep the blinds open for day naps. Once they are a month old they will start sorting it out.
Sorry to everyone on FB but I deleted the app from my phone to have a break. I was getting ridiculous about checking it every hour!
Ds is growing well and is into 00 already! He is smiling more and is really just delightful! We still have an unsettled two hours in the evening, but I've found having a shower with him helps.
I will try and catch up on everyone's news soon!!!
I got a new phone and got the fb app and then deleted it. Tossing up whether to put it on again or leave it off. Maybe for lent? The notification get addictive and interfere with life.
My older kids are definite night owls and I blame their dad!
Candy can you wake him more often during the day. ? Also try fresh air when he wakes during the day.
Why do older kids want to kiss hug baby when they just go to sleep? And then crack it when you say no?
DS is really good when it comes to day/night luckily.
I can't wait to have him weighed on Friday, it's been a month since he's been weighed & I'm very curious how he's going especially given his reflux.
I agree FB is addictive but I'm too addicted to give it up lol.
I really wish I could go to the gym, so jealous! I don't even know how I'd find the time even if they did have child care.
We had a BBQ tea at the park the other night with my sisters and their kids and one if my sisters is an alcoholic - she was holding DS and asked if she could take him down to the water. I felt bad but said no - used the excuse that it was too cold (which was true) but I just didn't trust her holding him drunk. That's fair enough isn't it??
Have to admit, I avoid FB, hence nit joining the group. Lent is a good idea. Hoti - doing that too. Im just going to keep blaming DP DS1 does the same thing with hugging etc.
Let us know how he goes faye! As fir the gym, I put the capsule or pram beside whichever equipment I'm using. I don't have a creche at the gym I prefer to train at. Time around uni / school runs / DS2 is tough, but it's important to me for my sanity. I think you did the right thing with your sister. In impressed you let her hold him.
Hi! I must apologise, I've only been posting on FB recently. Just read and caught up (as much as I think I can take in lol).
Candy were you at the fitx in Melbourne? My friend Tennille won. She looked amazing!!! As did the other girls.
My little miss is doing well, had her 6-8 week check yesterday and she's put on another 500g, and is sitting consistently on the 50th percentile. I'll try to get back on bb to check in with you all more often
Sure was lee bee. We took DS2 down to meet my idol, Dana Linn Bailey I watched the IFBB. Which division did she compete in? I was so happy to see Janet Kane take out the physique! So glad to hear little miss is doing so well, keep it up
Hi candy, glad to hear all is well.
Things are great here. We have days and nights mixed up here too. I'm not sure if I want to try to fix it though... I think I'd prefer to have time during the day to get things done.
Wow, great work getting back to the gym! I'm lucky if I can squeeze a walk in 3 times a week. Lol. I'm just getting back into healthy eating and exercise now. 2 years ago I practiced clean eating, ran 10kms 5 times a week and was a size 6-8... Now I am unfit and 20 kilos heavier
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but sometimes a dummy can help provide the sucking without extra milk, which can lead to discomfort if they are having gut issues.
DS1 does the same thing with hugging etc.
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