Babies Born ~ March 2012 #1

[skybie]

Well all that stress for nothing ofcourse! she's put on 900gms in 4 weeks and is growing perfectly and doing all the right things, nurse wasnt concerned about the lack of playtime, and said its just a phase that will pass soon and to enjoy it while it lasts
all going well at home otherwise, its been freezing cold down here so its nice to have a snuggly sleepy baby to keep me warm! she actually slept 4 hours in her bassinet on tuesday night before coming into bed with me, was fabulous!
nothing else to report really, DD2 seems to have calmed down somewhat which is great.
parent teacher interviews tonight, will be interesting, i dont really like DD1's teacher, but she's great with the kids and charlotte's learning heaps so thats the main thing, the teacher just doesnt seem to have adult skills ITMS?

[Novella]

Elocin: hope connor gets better soon

Skybie: yay for a great weight gain

Nickers: hope your double drop off went okay. I managed our first drop off without too many issues, luckily the rain has held off

Donna Jayne: Hi! Hope your little ones reflux improves

Mylitta: Gla you had a better day, I love your new Avatar!

Buffy: sounds like Miss W is gaining weight well too. Sorry you had such a crappy day the other day, we had a similar time last night although not as long. Will be nice for you now you can pump comfertably to be able to give W some EBM if needed

Poor Helena had a melt down last evening, screaming for 3+ hours poor thing. I think it was a combination of wind which was uncomfertable and stopped her from sleeping then she got way too overtired. She eventually settled and went to sleep at about 10 pm and then woke at 1.30 and 5am which was pretty good. I just felt so sorry for her hopefully today will be a better day

DD1 first day back at school and we got there on time with everything sorted. Unforunately DD1 decided to sleep in so I had to wake her which meant she was grumpy and argumentative all morning she was still looking forward to going to school though

How often is everyone getting there bubbas weighed? We havent ahd H weighed for a few weeks but she keeps growing out of clothes so Im not too worried. Think Im gettign a bit slack being my third bub. Waiting to see my midwife until tomorrow as she had to cancel yesterday due to a birth

[skybie]

we go through the mchn, our next weigh in is at 4 months.

buffy, i did giggle like a little girl when i read flange

[DonnaJayne]

Just a quick question girls...

Connor sounds like he has a nose full of snot and it seems to be waking him up at night. When he breaths, it sounds exactly like when DH or I have a cold and our nose 'rattles' itms?

I have tried the nasal aspirator, but can only get little boogers out.

Any tips on helping to clear it?

Hi Elocin,

You could try the spray, that loosens the snot and helps it to run out better. That's what I used on DD2 when she got a snuffly nose

Good Luck, it's not very nice when they get colds.

DJ

[buffy1]

Skye - he he! Me too great news on A's weigh-in, she's doing so well! Hope PT interview is worthwhile, I know what you mean about your DD's teacher.

Sara, poor little H - what a shocker. I hate that over-tired cry, they get themselves so worked up. How is she today? RE weight, only at the regular check-ups; bub is outgrowing her clothes too.

W is having a lovely nap on my shoulder after faffing about with feeds all morning.

[Miss E]

Sararose, how's Helena doing today? And how are you doing? We're also having real problems with wind here, but luckily it's been at it's worst during the day mostly (probably just jinxed myself LOL). I'm really hoping the osteo is able to give him some relief tomorrow.

Skybie, they're great weight gains! I know what you me about the pre-stress though, I tend to get a bit worried before-hand as well.

Buffy, I'm so glad to hear you got your BF back on track. Nice work! How's it going now a couple of days on?

Hi everyone else

Just wondering how those of you who had CS's are going with your recovery? Are you following the rules and waiting till 6 weeks to do everything, or are you just going with what feels ok?

I'm generally pain free, but have been a bit achey the last couple of days, mind you I've put that down to the terrible weather we've had here in Melb. But, I have started doing a couple of things I probably shouldn't (very carefully of course). DS has been so distressed by the fact that I haven't been able to carry him that yesterday I decided to just see how I went and picked him up. I didn't have any pain at all and it meant the world to him, so did it again this morning. I also tried getting the capsule in and out of the car yesterday. Again no pain at the time, so I'm guessing it's ok

I'm planning on calling my OB on Monday to get permission to drive - just hope he gives it because I'm going to have to with DH going back to work. Last time they just asked me if I could stand on one leg without any pain, I could, so they said ok. Fingers crossed it's that easy this time.

[nickers]

DJ- reflux is a hard one to cope with. ds1 had it pretty bad, he end up on Zantac for it. He would scream when we put him down on his back or his tummy, pretty much had to be propped up or on our chests the whole time....things like propping the bassinestt on an angle, putting a pillow on the change table, so he was never really horizontal. Osteo and chiro are other avenues you could try??

Skye- well done on Miss A's weight gain!! i hope the parent teacher night goes well, we have ours this term, not sure when though yet.
Sarah- poor Helena and poor you, gosh that must have been tiring for you, i hope she has a more settled night tonight
Miss E- i have had a pretty good c/s recovery here. Ive been driving for the last week and carrying the capsule etc i dont really have a choice when dh not around. naughty i know but i even carried Ryker in the capsule the day we came home from hospy.....we picked up the kids from school and ds2 carried on a massive tanty and refuse to walk or let go of dh, so he had to carry a kicking and screaming 4 1/2yr old i had no choice but to carry Ryker
ive never lasted the full 6 wks without driving... ds1 was in hospital, i went 2 wks and needed to go in an see him every day and had no family around to help. ds2 i managed 4wks

Ive had a pretty busy day. well dh caught man flu again and booked in to gp at 1030am so i was all organised to do the school and preschool run but then i did it without having to take Ryker! i came home, expressed and off to mothers group, met in a cafe today. was nice, was there for 2hrs, then i ran some errands whilst out an about, got home, feed Ryker again then it was off to do pick ups. Come home got dinner sorted and about to feed him again before we are off to soccer..
i am just planning on weighing Ryker when i go to the mothers group every second week at the clinic. we have done a few clothed weigh ins just so we can still gauge how much he is putting on without having to disturb him to a nudie state every time.

[zilly]

Hey everyone.

Miss E: I heard that if you are comfortable braking in the car, then you are right for driving, but that does mean you have to give the car a go first...

For all of those expressing are you all using pumps - manual or electric or hand expressing? Do you express straight into a bottle? I am thinking of doing some expressing for emergency uses so I can be away from the house and DH can give Sam a bottle or a cup if need be. I have no problems feeding her all the time off the boobies but a lot of my hobbies are outdoors like hockey (I'm hoping to get back into it soon)

I went to my 4wk check with the MCHN and Sam is growing nicely, she put on 340g in the last 2 weeks and her head and length have all grown as well, but its not surprising as she's grown out of her 0000 suits.

Last night she decided that 1-5am is awake time, it's not too bad, as she isn't really crying just checking out her surroundings, and I have the advantage of napping during the day, although haven't done that today as DH's car broke down so we had to take it to the mechanics. (a good thing he can work from home).

I also took Sam to see my work colleagues, she slept the entire time, even playing pass the parcel. Just as I got back home she woke up again so good timing in making her look like an Angelic child :-P

Elocin: I hear breastmilk is good for loosening snuffy noses, Sam had a very snuffy nose for the first 2 weeks, but it seems to have just vanished now. Although last night she sneezed up a giant boogie, I was about to wipe it away with a tissue, and she snorted it back up... it made her unhappy for a few minutes but still no snuffles since.

[buffy1]

Miss E, hopefully you get the all-clear.
Take it easy in the meantime! BF over the last few days has been pretty good, W still has a couple of fussy feeds but I have some new tricks up my sleeve to calm her down (dummy, then quickly replacing with boob; stroking her forehead and blocking out light etc).

nic, busy busy lady! Sounds like a nice day though. Sorry to hear man flu is visiting your place again.

zilly, Sam is such a well-behaved little cherub - even in the wee hours. Great to hear she's growing so well too.

Velcro baby still attached to me. She's a hot-blooded munchkin, just like her Dad - we're both sweating a bit!

[Miss E]

Just with the driving post-CS thing, last time round I was told to make sure I called my OB to get the ok just in case I had an accident. Apparently, if you have an accident your insurance can refuse to cover you if you are driving within 6 weeks of adominal surgery and don't have clearance from your doctor.

[lct76]

Re. c-section recovery etc...
I called our insurer, RACQ, and they said as long as I had been okayed by doctor, there was no restriction on driving. I asked if this meant I needed paperwork, but they said no, as long as I had been released from hospital, it was fine?!
I think the 6 week restriction applies mostly to private health insurance, which we don't have. I am 3.5 weeks post-op and I feel fine, but am only driving short distances to be safe. The worst part of the recovery for me so far is that I have been told I can't vacuum for full 6 weeks and I am just dying to... NOT!!!
A few more questions for you experienced gals...
How long does the linea negra hang around?
Do those belly recovery spandex-y things help to get a sponge-gut back into shape?

[buffy1]

Good questions!

I have one too - do anyone else's babies prefer nursing on one side? Rightie seems to have a better supply (is a bit bigger, so I'm lopsided!) and W has started fussing to be moved over. Will have to boost leftie somehow.

[Novella]

Hi girls

Buffy: DD2 was feeding 80% from my right bb by the time we weaned at 10.5 months, the only issue was I felt lopsided and was about a cup size different between them but they went back to normal. I tried always starting her on the left, swapping back and forward, nothing changed her mind about what she preferred. I think I have a my forceful let down on that side as H prefers the left if she is comfort sucking.

LCT:P with my older girls the linea nigra lasted about 6 months

Miss E Im not too bad considering thanks. I hope you get to drive soon, must be really restricitng not being able to drive and stuck at home with teo little ones. You'll have to let me know if the osteo helps

H has been more settled so far tonight, did a huge poo this arvo that has helped her tummy. She is awake now and happily lying on her play mat looking at her toys which is a nice change from velcro baby

zilly sounds like sam is a night owl, I hope the day night routine spins around for you soon

nickers not man flu again! At least you got to do your drop offs without too mcuh stress todat

[peanutter]

nasal congestion - we've been having steamy showers, spraying fess, spraying breastmilk up there too, aspirating, and using cotton buds to get boogers out ... sometimes things help, sometimes they don't ... we've also got the cot on an angle, so his head is elevated.

post c-section stuff - I've been very careful and not been lifting heavy things, staying away from the gym, trying not to run or push/pull anything too heavy, and behave in general!! as for driving, I got permission from the Dr to drive a week after the op. They did a physical exam, and decided I was fine, so they did a letter for my insurers etc, if needed...

linea nigra - I didn't have one, so I can't comment ... my stretch marks are being more stubborn this time than last pregnancy, though ... go away!! I need to bio oil it more, clearly ... !

tuby-grip for the belly - I used this last time, but it was to help my muscle separation re-knit - nothing to do with belly rolls it did apparently help! this time I haven't had any separation, so I haven't been wearing any.

side preferences - not really, but my left side produces considerably more (and is a good cup size bigger! makes bra shopping interesting...). I just make sure I take it in turns as to which I offer first, and I pump both sides to try to stimulate supply. Leftie produced more last time too ... I nicknamed her "old faithful"


less than a week before I go back to work!! boo! so much to do before then ... but equally, I kind of want to lay on the couch with DS2 and do absolutely nothing other than eat chocolate and cuddle and breastfeed, as there will be no rest once I'm back at work - sp why oh why would I run around doing housework and stuff now ... ?

[Elocin]

My insurance company didn't have a policy on c-sects but I had to get clearance from my Ob. I've only been driving short distances as well, but am feeling fine when driving. The m/w said I couldn't be on painkillers, could move my legs with no pain and feel comfortable breaking hard when in the car.

I was pretty careful with lifting for about 2 weeks, but just did what I had to do after that (clothes baskets, carrying the cats around, making the bed).. Although I still don't think I've picked the vacuum cleaner up... Meh, I just don't take my shoes off

The Fess seems to have cleared up C's snotty nose. He's not as rattley or congested anymore.

Sleep didn't really happen again last night and he was really unsettled yesterday afternoon (fussy on the boob, crying for no real reason, 5 poo's in 4 hours) so putting it down to a slight reaction to his shots. Poor kid.

He slept from 8.30-11.30 and then from 1am til 4am. My eyes feel like they are hanging out of my head. We had some plans today but I've cancelled the lot and am planning a pj day... It's rainy and chilly and I think spending the day snuggling on the couch sounds much better then anything I had organised.

I've got some shopping to do for DH's birthday next week, but I think I'll set DH & C up on a wee coffee date at Westfield tomorrow while I run around to get his gifts. Sunday, the IL's are coming for lunch which will be nice... Other than that, we've got nothing planned.

Happy Friday ladies xo

[Elocin]

Buffy, in answer to your question, righty is definitely C's favourite side. It doesn't matter how engorged righty is, he will feed perfectly. If lefty is engorged to the point where I need to hand express a bit, he will fuss, cry, come on and off, root around and we will both end up covered in milk.

I don't know what it is...

[skybie]

A preffers the right side, which also produces more than the left.
in all 4 of my pregnancies i have never once had linea nigra!!
cant answer the csect questions sorry ladies.
I wore a tubi grip for 2 weeks after A was born for muscle seperation, and had excersizes to do.
sporting a lovely bloated pot atm, i hate it, the rest of me is in good nick, im at a healthy weight for my height but i have this bloody pot, Boo!!

Question from me, hows everyone bedroom habits going? we still havent DTD, DF swears his balls are going to explode soon, lol! will probably give him a sympathy quicky at some point over the weekend, but in all honestly, DTD hasnt once crossed my mind

[Novella]

re DTD we did once around three weeks then I got AF! Then once since, all in working order not DTD as often as normal as too tired and sleeping in seperate rooms doesnt help lol. TMI but not needing lube this time as previously when bf things have ended up a bit dry I did have to remind DH to grab some protection as I am done having babies and even if we weren't an 11month age gap is scary as hell

Im about 4kg off pre pregnancy weight but need to lose another 10kg on top of that.Planning on starting regular walks next week then doing the couch to 5k again

H seems to be in a rough routine of feeding 9.30ish, 1am and 5am, unfortunately the 5am feed seems to have her settling about 30min before I have to get up on school days Im hoping that feed gets a little later as I would kill for another 30 minutes sleep. Got some cute winter outfits from target today @ 20% off as I forgot that most of the second hand 00's are summer items. Also have done 1/2 the housework and grocery shopping and off to a thermomix party tonight so another busy day. Oh and my parents have left too

Elocin hope you got a nana nap today