Babies Born ~ June 2012 #1

**ebn_d** · July 21st, 2012, 08:51 AM

I second sunshines idea of writing it all down, I did this with ds2 to help work out what helped and what didn't.

**LuluHB** · July 21st, 2012, 10:39 AM

I third it but would suggest you also add (cos you need to do more with all that spare time you have!!) what you are eating and drinking. You may find that you see a pattern develop. DD3 has had terrible issues with wind nut now at 6.5 weeks seems to be dealing with it better so hang in there - as their little bodies grow their digestive systems strengthen and all these problems become a thing of the past. As for the dummy, I began parenting saying absolutely no way was my baby having a dummy. I ended up being devastated that she wouldn't take one - she was in such pain with reflux that I would have let her have anything that would have helped. I'm a firm believer in doing what you need to do to get through today, and let tomorrow's issues wait. I really hope everything settles down for you soon. If possible, get your DH to do baby duty this weekend, with him bringing her to you only for feeds so you can get some rest. Amazing how much better it all looks when you've had some sleep

Will be back later for more. Taking the girls to Dora today.

**BinxiBoo** · July 21st, 2012, 11:20 AM

Hi Ladies, sorry I don't get on here much, I find the FB page much easier to post in atm! It seems every time I go to do a post on here Mr xman wakes and wants attention, always the way!

Geeky - Hugs hun, I dont have much more to add on what the other ladies have said but my thoughts are with you! I hope things settle for you both soon. I think Infants friend is great, I've been using it to help with X's wind too.

Sunshine -

Don't you love the little lips though when they have had enough, nothing will get through them!

Lol, that is so true! I also love the little 'O' their lips form when they've had enough and you pull the bottle out of their mouths.
I am feeling ok about my body too, I did lose something like 6-7kgs right after X was born, so now I only have another 8 to go. I've started getting back into the exercise game this week, taking it slow.

CT -

GGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRR I wanted to punch him in the head.

Lol, I can sympathise. I have had many moments where I've looked a DP and visualised this! I swear men just don't think sometimes. In the last week both my DP and my sis's DH have shared the statement "we're not mind readers"!! Gah, what are you like 5?! They can't think to just ask 'do you want me to take him / do you need a hand". Why do we have to ASK them all the time... anyhow, sorry to rant in response to your post!

AFM, not much to report here in regards to X. Last night was a great night, he fed every 3hrs AND after every feed he went right back to sleep in his bassinet! I bought a basket of nappies and wipes into the room, so when he stirred I changed him in there, fed him and put him right back to bed. I am wondering if this made the difference. Usually I take him into his room where the change table is and change him - I am thinking that could be too much movement / stimulation. Anyhoo will keep doing it the new way and see how it goes!
Anyone had any experience or friends with experience in family day care? I am thinking of getting registered as a family day care provider so that I can look after my sisters kids and my boy next year when she's due to go back to work. She wants to go back to work, but with two kids being in child care its going to be too expensive (plus if I am registered, she will still get the rebate). And both my DP & I don't really want to put our little guy into childcare then either...

**dory** · July 21st, 2012, 05:54 PM

Geeky....you could have been writing about me with H Our prob was supply...so H was always hungry. Only way to know is to check weight gain. But it is very hard. Ask fam and friends for help...cooking, washing holding, settling. I didn't then but do now.

I am surprise d at the change in the shape of my overhang But I am proud of the body that gave me my babies but am looking forward to being fit again. Hoping to go in a baby triathalon in Jan.

Bf times? 30 mins each side most feeds. Am comp feeding ebm at night and getting a longer sleep, so far.
CT....boot hi for me....reality chec he's a da now. and tell him how to help.

Sunshine.....I can understand why you are hurt by your mums actions.
Br..go girl about the movie.

Lu:...ahhh no time to rest is hard. Keep strong.

**Geeky** · July 21st, 2012, 03:10 PM

Thanks ladies. We had a goodish night last night and she was great today until about an hour and a half ago. We went off to the Dr today and it looks like I have ductal thrush without any outward symptoms such as rash etc, it's all internal. It doesn't appear to be in DDs mouth yet but the rash is on her little bottom. We both started treatment this afternoon so hopefully that helps. I've also got antibiotics to take if my pain doesn't ease in the next few days, in case it's another bug of some kind & she sent some of my milk off to be tested. Hopefully this makes a difference for DD too.

I've noticed today that shes screaming before using her bowels so I think that's where her wind is trapping. Once she uses her bowel 3 or 4 times in quick succession she calms down a bit.

Lulu - enjoy Dora!

McHope - good idea on the day care and well done on the great overnight!

**sunshine 11** · July 22nd, 2012, 06:41 AM

Geeky - my my DD2 has oral thrush, and Inhave ductl thrush - started on daktarin and she's on nilstat as of Thursday night. Another joy of breastfeeding! Hope yours/bubs symptoms settle very soon xx

Lulu - we went to Dora too, my DD loved it but I wish they hadn't had an interval to drag it out longer than it needed to be

Also very much agree with worrying about things that might happen later with things like dummies if they help bubs get through the tough part of being a newborn.

Bubba - have had a few friends do family daycare, they loved the flexibility. Sorry don't know anything about becoming registered though.

Better go back to sleep! Bubs is still very good, is windy tonight but it doesn't upset her, it's still early so we could be starting wind issues, but I don't have to burp her at all, she just burps and farts away on her own which makes looking after her very easy, I say quietly to avoid jinxing myself!

**little_O** · July 22nd, 2012, 11:15 AM

Geeky: what were your symptoms for the ductal thrush. Ive always been scared I'll get it (and add it to my list of issues lol) hope the meds kick in soon and give you some relief.

Dory: baby triathlon! Go you! Sounds intense, what does it involve?

Sunshine: good to hear your baby is a natural wind reliever! We have to make sure dd burps otherwise she brings up milk. I'm finding she also seems to do her main bowel movement in the morning, although some days she goes all day lol.

AFM: I have been trying to get dd to come off the nipple shields but it's not working. As in she sucks on my breast but she is so much more unsettled an starting to damage me again. No matter how well I attach her it doesn't seem to work. The LC I saw last week mentioned her palette is a bubble/channel palette which makes it harder.

She's starting to talk and smile a lot now. Little chatter box! She has put on a kilo since birth now and grown 5cm! At least I know she's getting milk despite all the hiccups!

She has just started her second wonder week...ek! We were getting a 5 hour stretch at night, but it's dropped back to 3 hours. It's so cruel when it goes back!!!

Also she will get her 8 week immunisations next week. Might see if dh can go in with her because I'll be a mess

poor baby.

Sorry for everyone on the last page ive missed. On the phone so it's hard to check.

**dory** · July 22nd, 2012, 03:39 PM

Lil O.....just tiny distances but the same format.

Oh oral thrush......what are the symptoms?

Flat day here....up every 90 mins last night. Hoping for better tonight.

Sunshine.....glad at least wind hasn't been a problem yet and hopefully not ever.

Sorry not many persies, it's hard on my ph.

**LuluHB** · July 22nd, 2012, 03:42 PM

Lulu - we went to Dora too, my DD loved it but I wish they hadn't had an interval to drag it out longer than it needed to be

Can't believe they did that!! Still, my big girls loved it and Miss A enjyed the light and colour of the first half and slept through the second so not too bad. We got home so late though

**BlackRose** · July 22nd, 2012, 04:54 PM

Hey mamas!

On my phone so forgive my lack of persies. Easier to update on the FB page. For those of you who want to join the private FB group get in contact with Dantri.

Had an unsettled week but the weekend L has improved. He's sleeping great stretches at night with hardly any settling but day time sleeps are short and takes up to an hour to settle him. I think I'm missing his tired signs because of DS1 taking my attention as well so L becomes overtired and over stimulated and harder to settle back down. Making sure I catch his tired signs earlier now and get DS1 distracted with TV/Food while I settle L in his room. It works for the most part although DS1 likes to know where I am and comes looking for me. L slept from 7pm-3:30am last night so we got 6.5hra straight sleep. Feeling awesome today!

L also has gunky eyes. Blocked tear ducts. I've been cleaning them with warm salt water, then squirting EBM in his eye and massaging near his nose under his eyes. Seems to be working. They're slowly clearing up. Also using chlorsig eye drops recommended by the Dr but I think the EBM is more soothing in his eyes.

Take care mamas!! Hope you're enjoying your beautiful babies!! Can't believe we'll be hitting 6 weeks on Tuesday!!

xoxooxx

**Mumma T** · July 22nd, 2012, 05:42 PM

Hi Ladies,

Ok I am on the PC for once so I will attempt some persies while DH has DS.

Sunshine - I think my little one must be broken lol, he never closes his mouth when he has had enough milkies, he just lets the bottle sit there in his mouth and he sucks on it like a dummy, until Mummy gets smart and realises hehe.

How is your little one doing now after the hospital visit? You sound so content talking about how your family is complete. I know mine is still not complete, it's like I can't even contemplate the thought of not having another one. I am already planning about how I can increase my chances of a VBAC lol.

Geeky - Oh hun I could have written that post a few weeks ago, you have every ounce of sympathy I can muster. This is exactly when we gave in and gave DS the dummy. To be honest it is a blessing. As much as I was against them and get so frustrated replacing them when they fall out. I have given in and we have a much happier baby - my advise if you do get one is get a cherry shapped one (looks like a big ball at the rubber bit) as they are apparently the dentist preferred shape and they fall out much less.

mchope - What a wonderful idea the family daycare is. I have no knowledge that could help but I hope its not too hard for you to do. I know what you mean about not wanting to put them into daycare, I dread having to go back to work for that very reason, and it looks like I will be back in December.

Dory - I am highly impressed with thriathalon, have you done them before? I am hoping to be able to get back to doing some dancing (ballroom) and possibly even teaching it again.

Little O You poor thing, you really have coped well with the miriad of BF issues that have been thrown at you. Is there a reason you need to come off the sheilds or just preference? I found them such a pain in the backside but my nipple nowhere even close to filled it so it felt very unnatural. The immunisations weren't that bad I found (or maybe I am just heartless lol) DS only cried for a few seconds and then went straight to sleep after. I just didn't look while they did them and held him really tight.

BR - Sounds exactly like my DS on his day sleeping. I am trying so hard to put him down at his first tired signs but then it seems like he only feeds and sleeps.

Hi to everyone I have missed

AFM - Well DS has been off since Friday after he had his immunisations on Thursday. I think he has had a touch of gastro and some issues with a different formula we tried. Back to the original formula now and he has improved somewhat today but he is still really unsettled and his poos are quite fluid compared to normal. Sleeping great - we even got an 8 hr stretch out of him last night. Oh and I have the wonderful knowledge I have taught him to poke his tongue out

**naomi54** · July 22nd, 2012, 08:40 PM

Hi all - been MIA yet again.....

Who is Dantri? im able to get on FB more often then BB...
I do read and am gaining valuable tips/support and advice from you all without actually posting lol, so thankyou!

Way to many posts to catch up on.....
Dummy: ive had major parenting doubting going on about this, midwife in hossy said NOT to use a dummy within the first 6wks of bf(post birth) as it will disrupt their feeding/latching, for the first time in 3 babies i doubted myself, i tried the dummy after a couple of attempts she took it, felt guilty as all buggery and it was DH who held and gave it to her, so i thought maybe that was the case, so next time i tried it, she took it and i felt ok about it, then the doubting came into play next time i tried (this is over a 3-4day period) as she wasnt feeding properly after i gave it to her.......im ok about it now, but still get the guilts big time when i use it, i only use it when she is constantly on my boobs NOT feeding and they start to hurt (im talking like once a day sometimes more its like every 10min she wants them to go to sleep etc), i try hard not to get the guilts, yet i do and sometimes i will just give her the boob so i dont get the guilts but my boobs are sooooo sore after, not sore if she feeding, any way blaaaaaa sorry for that rant....

body - im "happy" with my body as im fitting into alot of my pre pg clothes, i have the hang over (damn having 3 kids, the first two tore my stomach muscles {5finger seperation}, little miss didnt) and i dont like it, but i feel overall happy, ive still got a belly to lose but happy with what i look like at 3 1/2 wks post birth

Wind - having wind issues here too, one day one thing works and doesnt the next day etc, so i just play it by ear and do what i can when i can, hoping she grows out of it soon.

sorry thats all i can remember was talked about for now....
Little Miss is stirring so i better go get my boobies ready

lol

**BinxiBoo** · July 22nd, 2012, 09:09 PM

Naomi - Dantri is a member here in our group too! However, she did make a few of us girls on the fb page already, admin people. So one of us should be able to add you I think.

**ebn_d** · July 22nd, 2012, 10:07 PM

Just quickly popping in, I just pm'ed Naomi, I will be trying to add her to the Facebook group, if i can figure out how, so anyone else who would like to be added let me know and I will pm u my details so u can add me on Facebook so I can add you to the group.