Babies Born ~ March 1st-15th 2010 #2

[CinderToriella]

just went and got a bottle of wine . i felt so weird buying it its been a longgggggggggggggg time

[LilsJula]

Shell - Enjoy the wine...I have tried beer and wine...I was having a glass of light beer each night and Soph got windy...then I had a glass of wine instead and she got spewy...so now I am doing more like Bree and a small amount every now and then for my sanity! I too and praying for an all nighter...haven't experienced it yet..Until about 5 days ago Soph was feeding every 4 hours but I have been lucky and getting through to 3 or 4am...until last night!!!LOL... I co-slept alot with Soph early - not so much now...I lie on my side and put Soph on her side so our tummys are facing each other. She rests her head on the crook on my arm...that way I can't roll and neither can she. I researched co-sleeping with my son and this was a recommended way whilst they are still younger and can't roll around the bed like a big boy or girl.

Cass - how the growth spurt going? Soph had a sleepy day today...was lovely!!! She just went into bed and slept big chunks!!!

Deedles - Soph has nearly grown out of her basinett too...very sad...

Stacey - Gr8 idea re basinett in the cot...might have to try it soon..

Lisafire - We have a sleep positioner...love it and used it with my son until he was really rolling around the bed at about 9mths.

Bree - Congrats on the first client.

Can't believe our car looks like it has packed it in...so have to talk to bank re mortgage to get new car...was hoping it would last a few more years until I am working more...always the way!

DH on hols for two weeks from tomorrow arvie...going away for a few nights next week - gr8 to get away and a change of scenery...

Better go - toddler not going to sleep by himself tonight - so might have to go and have a lie down with him..DH downstairs chatting on phone (supposed to be his job!!).

[Breesa]

I co-slept alot with Soph early - not so much now...I lie on my side and put Soph on her side so our tummys are facing each other. She rests her head on the crook on my arm...that way I can't roll and neither can she. I researched co-sleeping with my son and this was a recommended way whilst they are still younger and can't roll around the bed like a big boy or girl.

LJ - thats the same as what I do, sleeping on my side. It quite comfy and neither of us moves all night until i move him when he stirs for a feed so we change sides. Occasionally the little man will flop over onto his back, but most nights he sleeps on his side snuggled into me.
It may be interesting doing that when gets bigger if he starts to roll at night - guess we will cross that bridge later on!

Shell - enjoy your glass of wine!

[Cass72]

In other exciting news, i have my first client booked in for July with HypnoBirthing, so that is exciting - I didnt expect to be doing it so early, but having a good baby helps and I seem to be coping well generally or I wouldnt even be considering it. So anyway have been flat out most days doing study to review what i need to teach, and using my cousin who is 30wks pregnant as my practice client.

Good for you Bree! That's great news. Hope it all goes well.

Have also been getting into my weights program at the gym at least once/twice a week so enjoying that. Hopefully the results will start showing soon, but even now my tummy doesnt look post baby anymore!!

I've been doing a Zumba class oin Saturday mornings. I'm enjoying it but need to do more. I washed my windows yesterday and my sides are achy today!

just went and got a bottle of wine . i felt so weird buying it its been a longgggggggggggggg time

Enjoy it! Robert hasn't had any reaction to the odd glass of wine.

[Cass72]

We just gave Robert some pureed pears (a small icecube size). He loved them!!

[Feijoa Mum]

OMG if I loose anymore hair im gonna be bald! I know it is normal at this stage, but this is getting ridiculous. I dont remember it being this bad after the boys.

Anyone else able to start their own wigs from their hairbrush?

[Jandals]

Hi ladies. I have sat down to reply here several times during the last few days and every time I've been interrupted before I finished the first sentence. Fingers crossed I get a few minutes peace now!

I don't have the brain power to scroll back through posts so I'm just going to reply to things I recall being mentioned. Talk about baby brain

Co-sleeping - I co-sleep with Toby. He usually goes down in his cradle then when he wakes for the first time (any where from 10pm-1am) he stays in with me. I have a separate woven cotton blanket that I use to cover him so he's no-where near our duvet. He sleeps right up by my head so there's no way I can roll on him - we're also both on our sides facing each other. But to be honest I have never had any problem with waking up and freaking out that I've squashed him. I think I just instinctively know where he is, and I find I wake more when he's not in with me I get so much more sleep with him in bed - I just roll over and pop out the boob when he's hungry and then (must be in my sleep because I rarely remember doing this) I slide him back up to the top of the bed. The only downer is I have to sleep right on the very edge of my pillow so it's right away from Toby. Luckily we have a king sized bed so there's lots of room. I LOVE having him in bed - so snuggly and we get so much cuddly time during the night and in the morning as we wake up together.

Alcohol - I have the occasional drink when Toby's down for the evening and I haven't noticed any changes in him. I had a bit of a bender one of the nights we were away for my 30th! I had expressed so DH could feed Toby and I could have more than one drink. I then expressed off a feed before I went to bed (midnightish) and fed him about 4 am. It was really nice to be able to let loose a bit but the hassle of expressing would stop me from doing it very often Have you cracked open the bottle yet Shell?

I'm totally loving this age too. Toby's just gorgeous! He's recently found that he can make lots of great loud noises and he's looks so pleased with himself after a shrieking session. The constant smiles and the way he follows me with his eyes everywhere I go is just lovely. What an amazing reward for months of pregnancy discomfort and birth. Everything is going in his mouth already - getting myself prepared to try and get over my germ phobia!

We finally seem to be getting some decent day time sleeps I've found that the days I was home in the morning Toby slept for at least 1.5 hrs in our bed. This morning he had a 3 hr sleep Unheard of! I guess we're getting to the age where the babies will become less portable. Toby's still happy when we're out but he just doesn't usually sleep as well. I'm not quite ready to be house-bound yet though. I think my social outings definitely help me cope with the mundane jobs to be done on the at home days.

DD is sick again. She seems to be getting every bug going this winter. The poor wee sausage has a horrible cough and has been vomiting from coughing so much. I'll be so pleased when the cold and flu season is over. It really sucks to be woken several times during the night while the baby sleeps!

Totally off topic but... has anyone been watching Outrageous Fortune? It's just started on Ten and it's my all time favourite program. It's very kiwi but I know of a couple of true blue aussies that love it too. It's not for the faint-hearted though

I can hear Toby stirring so I'd better go and get myself to bed. Will try and get back sooner next time. Love catching up on everyone else's news though.

Oh, and the name of the book I've been reading is 'The Science of Parenting'. Brilliant book. Not your typical parenting book that tells you what to do - it provides you with info on what's happening in your baby's brain at different ages and how we can provide the best environment (as parents) so the brain gets the chance for optimal development. It really focuses on the emotional stuff but from a science/research perspective - attachment theory etc. Sorry, that's probably the worst description ever (tired baby brain) but google reviews if you're interested. I bought my copy from Fishpond for a really good price.

[Jandals]

Me too to the hair loss Stacey. I'm also lucky enough to have splitting and breaking finger nails, and dry skin. And did I mention the fat tummy that just won't go away?

[Deedles]

Fingers crossed I can post today, I seriously wrote 3 times yesterday with no luck.
My hair is falling out in clumps!!! I am clogging up the shower it's so bad. I have to take my brush into the shower and brush it after I wash it. Very sad.

Well Lenny has 2 bottom Teeth coming through. He has been unsettled the last few days and I guess that was why. Poor lil tucker. He has been sucking away on his hand and dribbling, also doing little spews. He NEVER spews. Otherwise he is dealing with it quite well. I haven't given him any bongella yet as he seems to be fine so far.

Jandals, co-sleeping is awesome. I just pop boob in his mouth and go back to sleep also. It feels nice having him so close. I co-slept with DS1 for 2 yrs so I feel comfortable with it. I just don't want to make the mistake of never ever putting him in his cot as atm our bedroom is a communal bedroom. DS1 is sleeping on a mattress on the floor as I was just so sick of him waking 3-4 times a night and crying as we don't let him in the bed with Len.
I went out for a bit last night. Went to a hens night. Caught a sniffle now though and Len wouldn't take my expressed milk. So was home by 9.30pm. Was nice to get out though.

Cass, I can't believe our bubs are nearly at the food stage!!! DS1 ate food at 4 months and loved it. Will see how we go with Lenny. He has nearly got teeth so food isn't far away.

Hope your all well. We are finally over our vomiting bug now we are all getting cold. Gee I really don't like winter and all the bugs going around.

[CinderToriella]

r u stating solids now Cass

yes i have the hair problem why does this happen, and my skin is so dry

[Jandals]

Shell I think the hair loss and dry skin is a hormonal thing and probably also because the babies are sucking all the goodness out of us I need to get back on some multi vitamins I think. Will have to come and taste the Mummy Shake Stace, to see if I can stomach it.

Deedles - sick kids suck so much and it's so much worse if you're sick too. Hope it doesn't hang around for too long.

Cass - wow re. the solids! Did you notice any difference in Robert's poo after? Toby watches intently as we eat but I'm a bit of a stickler for waiting as long as possible before feeding solids so he'll just have to wait!

[CinderToriella]

Yeh im the same Jandals i know Hannah watches us eat with great interest but i dont believe she is reaady for or needs solids yet, i will wait a while , she is taking her milk excellent and is gaining weight i dont believe she needs it

[PollyA]

Hey all,
funny I have been noticeing lots of air around but I forgot baout the post birth hair loss thing. I think its just taking back oall the extra that grows when your pregnant, My nails are spliting too, not nice
WE are having a very ordinary weekend. Everyone has a cold, sleep has been hard so my Mum came to pick up DD today and I was going to "sleep when the baby sleeps" and try and recover. They only got down the road and DD vomited everywhere, it got on the back of the drivers seat, every single piece of clothing- 6 all up (its cold here today) so now we're house bound, feeling sick, but of course in true 2 year old style she still gets bursts of energy and wants to play.
We've had a couple of rolls here, not consistent though and I have the same problem as everyone else with toddler about floor play. We have a tiny house, only one rug that is a possibility for floor p;ay and DD plays on it. We do more play on tyhe bed and at nappy change time/
Can't believe its coming up 4 months since DS was born. Its flown by
Next week is my birthday, I turned 30 last year but couldn't do a big celebration as I was pregnant and really sick. I promicsed myself I would celebrate big time this wyear but it has just arrived without much warning.
Oh well, best go clean up more vomitty clothes, car seats etc
Happy days

[CinderToriella]

LJ the day after a had some wine Hannah was spewy all day wonder if it was the wine like with you?

We have 4 month needles tomorrow im so nervous again i hated the look and crying from last time i hope it goes ok

[Breesa]

We finally seem to be getting some decent day time sleeps I've found that the days I was home in the morning Toby slept for at least 1.5 hrs in our bed. This morning he had a 3 hr sleep Unheard of! I guess we're getting to the age where the babies will become less portable. Toby's still happy when we're out but he just doesn't usually sleep as well. I'm not quite ready to be house-bound yet though. I think my social outings definitely help me cope with the mundane jobs to be done on the at home days.

Jandals - me to (or should I say morning sleeps!)
Ciaran has started crashing till 10am most mornings after waking around 7/8am for a bit of a feed... sleeping for over an hour. This is definitely his longest solo sleep, and i just tuck him back into our bed with the doona snuggled around him after i get up, and he sleeps very well there (used to that bed i guess). Its great having a long stretch in the morning as i get some time to do stuff, but it does mess up my gym schedule (have to work around the morning creche hours), or if im trying to get out the door. But on a day im just hanging at home its awesome!!

[Cass72]

No difference in the poo yet. I've given him about a total of a teaspoon full of pears and farex this morning. He seems to love it. The arms wave about and he goos and gaas the whole time. I waited for about 10 minutes after he finished then gave him the boob. He still has absolutely no interest in the bottle. I tried him with some expressed milk yesterday and he sucked for a bit, but wasn't really interested. He latched on pretty quickly though when I offered him the breast!!

[queen bee]

Just a quick hello, we have all been sick here, even the computer, which turned out to be fatal and had to get a new one (computer that is). Sucks being sick when you're Mum.
Did a quick scan of your posts, will try and write more latter. I will say however that I too could make my own wig.

[Cass72]

Just got another delivery from ebay!! This time I got 2 all in babyworld all in ones, 1 short sleeve pooh bear all in one and a pack of 3 shortsleeve bodysuits. All were brand new (with tags). Made a bargain - got $80 worth for $20.... not bad!! Am now expecting a pair of pyjamas, linen overalls (to be put away for summer) and a tracksuit. I really have to stop!!