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Razz- you poor thing, having two little ones with reflux isn't fair, I hope you have lots of help and support
Lct- you had me laughing with your Dr Yves-il lol, I hope the sleep routine improves for both our little ones soon
Nickers- Im not looking forward to next year having one at school and one at kindy as they are about 10 minutes apart by car I feel for you :(. Im lucky if the weather is terrible I can drop dd1 off without getting dd2+3 out the car, as dd1's class is right next to the gate and Im sure one of the other mums would walk her in for me if she didnt want to go on her own, they are a really nice bunch. It will be nice to get back into a routine and the girls are getting sick of each others company
melisa- ahh for number 3's when out, we had one today but luckily we were at home. Must be a feral kid day my two had a few run ins today and I have sunscreen on the walls which leaves nice greasy patches that are very difficult to get off
Im sure people will think we are terrible parents as in the last 3 days dd2 has got a black eye on the left from knocking it on a chair, got a black eye ont he right from a friends ds throwing a rock that caught her and a bruise on her cheek after falling off the lounge on to the dolls house after I had repeatedly told her not to. She was very cute tonight though as she had fallen asleep on the lounge sitting up, DH picked her up to go to bed and she started talking in her sleep and kept saying 'to the rat mobile' after watching flushed away.
Helena has had a really settled day today, got lots of cuddles from her Aunty R. Massive number 3 that went through 2 layers on H and two on me but I think it really made her feel a lot better, it did mean an early bath though. Going for our 6 week check up next wednesday and I think she may want H to have a blood test as she still looks quite jaundiced from her armpits up :( my little pumpkin head.
We have my dad and step mum coming down for a visit tomorrow night, only found out they were coming yesterday but we are all looking forward to it. DD1 goes back to school Thursday so I will have help in the morning to get everyone ready. H will be 6 weeks old before I have to do the morning school routine on my own, I have been very spoiled.
Well I should go to bed as H seems to be down and out and Im braving a play cafe and grocery shopping tomorrow, think I might be going mad doing both in one day :)
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LCT, I am loving Yves' nickname... You poor love. I hope the sleeping thang settles down soon honey. How is your DF enjoying the new job?
We are calling Connor 'sweaty head' at the moment... He sleeps on me that often that I have a bit of heat rash on my chest.
Nic, not something I have to deal with, but I would try and leave R in the carseat if you can. I hope you can work it out with as little stress as possible :hug:
Razz, big big hugs hun. I hope you are able to enjoy your time in spite of the reflux.
SaraRose, enjoy your visitors! I hope H's jaundice-iness clears up before her check up. How'd you go today?
Buffster, how is Miss W going? Hope you are both well x
Skybie, how's things lovely? How is A doing?
We are off for C's check up and needles today :(
I have needles booked with the Dr who see's my DSDs' (he is a pead) and was booked to see the pead that helped deliver C at the hospy for Friday, but have decided to cancel the pead at the hospy... Figure I can get his needles and 6wk check up done at the same time and save myself $130!
I'm not looking forward to the needles and am getting DH to finish work early to come with us!!
It's lovely and cool here today and good old sweaty head is cuddled up snoring his wee head off. I would usually go for a sleep at this time, but we have to leave in 30 mins to pick up DH... *yawn*
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Oh Razz, I just want to give you a big :hug:. So sorry to hear that your little man has reflux too. I imagine given the severity of your DD's that you've probably tried everything under the sun, but did you give osteopathy a go? I have a friend who's little girl really improved after a few sessions. In fact I'm taking DS2 to see her Osteo on Friday to see if she can help him with his wind.
Sararose, how was today's big adventure? Hope you all survived relatively unscaved ;) I'm very jealous of your 6 hour sleep... hoping we get one of those soon...
Me-lisa, sorry to hear you had such a crappy day. Here's hoping things have improved somewhat and that the older ones are sleeping a little better for you.
lct76, hoping you're little man is a bit more settled for you today... I had a good little chuckle at your Yves-ill nickname :rofl:
Nickers, how did the school run go today? Personally, I would be putting him down in the capsule before you leave to save having to disturb him when it's time for you to go.
Elocin, good on you for cutting the dairy out of your diet... I'm beginning to wonder if I need to make a few changes to mine, namely caffeine, but am just seeing how we go over the next few days and keeping a bit of a food diary to see if I can spot any patterns before making the leap.
Peanutter, I'm so glad his dedication went so smoothly, sounds like it was a lovely day for you all.
Smekko, DS1 has the calciyum yoghurt too and we don't have any issues with it...
Buffy, hope miss W is treating you well. It's so lovely seeing them more alert now isn't it. I just love looking into Coop's eyes and seeing him gazing straight back at me - so special.
AFM, well we've had a few up's and down's the last few days. It's tantrum city round here at the moment with DS1 and DS2 has been pretty unsettled the last few days. He's really struggling with wind. I tell you, I never knew someone so small could fart so much! It wouldn't be a problem but it's causing him heaps of discomfort, so I have booked him in to see an osteo on Friday and am really hoping that we can ease the discomfort for him. He's also become a lot more alert over the last few days which is lovely.
We had our 2 week checkup with the MCHN (at 3 weeks) yesterday. Coops is piling on the weight, he's now 4.57kgs! That's 1kg over his discharge weight which was just over two weeks ago. But there was some concern raised about him possibly having a sacral cleft (a birth defect that can be an indicator of spina bifida) and we were told to go see the DP. It was a trainee MCHN who checked him over and raised the alarm, my normal MCHN was much more relaxed about it, but I was still pretty freaked out about it, especially when I got home and consulted Dr Google. So we went to see the GP this morning, who reassured us that there is nothing to worry about, other than the trainee MCHN being a little bit too over-cautious. Such a relief I tell you. Even though I was convinced that it was highly unlikely to be a problem because he is so strong, I still couldn't help but worry about the 'what if's'.
DH goes back to work next week. TBH I am looking forward to getting on with things and back into a normal routine. I think it's going to be really hard on DS1 because he has become super attached to DH over the last few weeks, but it will be good for us to have some time together too. Just hoping it doesn't get too overwhelming, mind you I'm sure we'll have our moments...
Anyway, that's enough rambling from me for now. Sorry to anyone I missed, hope everyone is doing well and getting lots of sleep ;)
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Hi Elocin, Connor sounds like he is doing great - I really hope he got through the needles ok today. And you too - its just as hard standing by while they get done I’m sure. I have wanted to ask how you are feeling post c-section, body-wise? I still feel very ‘puffy’ and tender around the tummy button area. There is no infection or anything, but I guess I am just wondering how long it takes to settle right down. I am off all pain meds etc, just wanting to get to a stage when I can wear stuff that isn’t harry high-pants! Re. bub’s sweaty head, it is actually a blessing here in Melb as it is sooo cold today. I stayed in bed with Yves glued to me as long as possible this morning, as he makes a great little heater.
Miss E – what a terribly scary thing for you to have to even consider spina bifida! It sounds like you knew within yourself that it wasn’t too serious, but Dr Google can freak you out nonetheless. When we had Yves’ 12 week scan they told us there was a possible herniation of the bowel, or omphalocele. Wow, that google image experience is something I will never repeat. Needless to say it resolved a week later on re-scan, like I felt it would, but gave us a solid scare in the meantime. Glad to hear Cooper is gaining great weight, and really hope the osteo can give him some relief from the homer-simpson-itis!
Razz – I am so sorry that you are coping with the dreaded reflux drama with both your little ones. I can only imagine what the persistent crying does to your stress levels, let alone the frustration of being unable to help bubs immediately. Hopefully as Miss E suggested an osteo can offer a fresh perspective? I have no experience with this at all, just sending you strength as I am sure it is testing all your reserves x
Me-Lisa – Ouch, that sounds like a shocker of a day you had there. A positive way to deal with it through your blogging, though. Hope you are having a better one today, with no number 3s!
Hey, Miss Buffy, how are you and the divine Miss W doing lovely?
Sararose – Super-mum day for you it seems – chewy anzac biccies rock! Gorgeous pic of H too btw.
Nickers – Happy 1 month Ryker! He is looking great, with that cheeky little grin, and his skin is so much better.
So how did all the school runs go today? It’s an absolute pooper of a day in Melbs… Skye, you probably couldn’t wait to get back to the warmth of home!
I have just been a total sloth all day, my only goals being to keep both Yves and I warm and fed. A long relaxing bath is on the cards for the whole family as soon as DF gets home – thank goodness for our huge tub, I love that it fits all 3 of us.
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My not-so-little man had packed on 1.3 kgs in 3 weeks... Go boobs! Considering the rocky start we had, I am really freaking proud of myself for sticking it out through the comp feeding and 3am meltdowns!
He is now 5.86kgs and was super brave during his needles. Thank goodness DH came because I certainly wasn't very brave! Sooky Mumma I am!
LCT, I'm still wearing mat pants / shorts... My scar isn't sore, but is tender when I pull my mat jeans up and forget to be a bit gentle.
My scar / lower tummy still hurts a bit when I am holding Connor and stand up off the couch / fit ball. And I still have to think about when I go to get out of bed... I can't just sit straight up.
I've lost just over half of my baby weight so I haven't braved my skinny jeans just yet. My tummy, hips and upper thighs are still flabby and I can feel the muscles in my stomach when I flex.
Enjoy your family bath... That sounds awesome!!!
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DS1 has a fever.
DS2 has a nasty cough and congestion.
DH has a splitting headache, sore throat and cough.
I have all of the above.
Praise the Lord tomorrow is a public holiday.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to remove my boobies (aka: milk-duds) so I can drop them and DS1 and DS2 off with my parents, PIL, sister, SIL, brother, other brother, SIL-to-be, or a friend ... so I can sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
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peanutter: sounds like you need a few :hug: and a day in bed for all three of you, hopefully it will be DH to the rescue tomorrow ETA missed the DH having a headache :( add panadol and some grandparents hope thigns improve
lct: your bath sounds wonderful, Im jealous
Miss E: hope the tantrums return to a normal level, I wasn't sure how dd2 would cope with dad going back to work but then I had dd2 on school holidays keeping her company so next week will be our challenge
Elocin: what a great weight gain :) for connor
We had a very productive day got to the play cafe as it opeend and the kids played well for about 90 minutes then we went grocery shopping which also went well although I forgot milk so stopped at the servo on the way home :doh:. Mum had lunch with us as she is getting her new kitchen installed and was getting cabin fever. I baked a batch of anzac biscuits, got some washing done and put clean sheets on the spare bed for the parents :) so all in all a great day apart from the rain, dd1 cutting her foot on a broken toy and the girls knocking the light out of the roof in dd2's room while playing super hero's! :o
My midwife is coming for her last visit tomorrow :( will be good to see how much H has gained in the last two weeks though
:hello: to everyone have a great Anzac day tomorrow
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Hi ladies. Well things are certainly pretty full on with three kids under three. Although I still can't believe that my little boy is turning three in eight days!!! He's just growing up so quickly that it makes me cherish every newborn moment with Arlia because I know it will be over way too soon.
Yesterday was my first day home alone all day with all the littlies while hubby went back to work. It was like the universe wanted to throw the worst at me the first day as an initiation, lol. The kids are all little snotballs at the moment and the germs are making the older two a little grumpy. Luckily Arlia doesn't seem to be bothered by it other than getting a little frustrated when she gets snuffly while feeding. Kyson was a little terror in the morning and Shayla was very clingy, so I ended up having Arlia in the hugabub most of the morning (actually most of the day) and carrying/cuddling Shayla. It was wet and cold outside so we couldn't even get out in the backyard. Shayla then refused to have a nap for the first time ever. Each time I tried to put her down she would stand up in the cot and scream. Of course, the lack of a nap did not improve her mood.
Shayla then decided she would pull all the plastic containers out of one of the kitchen cupboards. I knew she was doing it, but left her as it was keeping her occupied while I was feeding Arlia. I guess the cupboard needed a tidy-up anyway, lol. We needed to do some grocery shopping so I ended up leaving all the containers over the kitchen floor while we went up the street. The kids were all surprisingly good in the supermarket. I had Arlia in the hugabub and the other two in the pram. The only problem we had was when Shayla decided to practise being a banshee (she just squeals for the fun of it) and Kyson decided to join in. The funny thing was when it set off other people's kids. Two other children in trolleys decided they would squeal too, so at least it wasn't just my kids hehe. We then picked up my step son and headed home.
In the middle of organising dinner I had to feed Arlia. Just after she finished feeding and was falling back asleep she started gagging. Then she projectile vomitted! I've never seen anything like it before. I couldn't believe how much force the milk came out with and how on earth there was that much milk in her. Her clothes were sopping and I was soaked through to my bra and underwear. I had to strip us both off and shower us with the other two kids playing around in the bathroom and bedroom.
Just before hubby got homefrom work I managed to finish dinner, clean up the kitchen and tidy the lounge room and study (which is where we have allt he kid's toys). I was rather exhausted, but very proud of myself for getting through a difficult day with a smile on my face, lol.
Today is going much smoother, and both girls are napping at the moment. Kyson is playing quietly, but I know it's because he's taking his time doing a poop, so I'll have a lovely nappy to change soon, hahaha.
Sararose - I know what it's like to wonder if people think you are beatig your child. Shayla has become a little wild child and loves being outside running around. She flies around the yard so fast and often trips herself up and has bruises and scrapes over her legs. Then her and Kyson decided it was fun to play near the rose bushes and over a couple of days she managed to get scratches all over both her arms. We very quickly had the rose bushes ripped out. We'll plant something a little less "stabby" some time.
me-lisa - Oh my gosh! What a day for you yesterday. I can't believe miss Alicia did a number 3 at the dentist. Not fun! I remember changing Shayla in the boot of my old car a couple of times after number 3's in the car. Arlia hasn't given me the joy while out and about yet, but I'm sure it's bound to happen at some stage. I hope all goes well at your GP visit. After Arlia did her projectile vomit yesterday she also did another vomit in the eveining on Daddy and brought up her entire feed again. Of course then I started stressing about pyloric stenosis (stupid medical background that makes me stress) but I'm sure she doesn't have it.
Razz - Sorry to hear about both your kids having reflux. That can't be easy :(
lct - Well done on surviving your first week home alone. I certainly understand how hard it is sometimes to even get into day clothes. I get Arlia down for a nap in the morning and then think I can get ready and brush my hair, only to realise that it means I need my bedroom and ensuite. My two monkeys want to followme everywhere so the bedroom and ensuite are off-limits while Arlia is sleeping in my room.
My bubs have always gotten sweaty heads when in the hugabub and my chest is exposed. I tend to put a little wrap or blanket across the top of my chest once they are strapped in for their head to rest on :)
Elocin - Sorry to hear you are struggling with the dairy free diet. Great news about all the weight your little guy is putting on though! I bet you were more traumatised by the needles than he was yeah? I'm sure it's always that way, although I thankfully haven't had to go through that with any of mine so far. We've declined vaccines at this stage and are discussing whether we want to get any now that DS is getting older and going to start a Montessori toddler program shortly.
nickers - When I pick up my step son I am just popping all the kidlets in the car. I haven't got a routine for Arlia, and she sleeps so well that I don't mind waking her up at this stage because I know she'll go back down fairly easily when we get home. Once she has her own sleep routine though we'll be looking at other options. My step son is 12 already so I have looked up the bus timetable for him. It's only an 8 minute bus trip home.
Miss E - Oh gosh I hear you on the tanties! My DS is almost three and has been throwing some great ones. Even my 14 month old DD has suddenly learnt how to lash out a little. Fun fun, lol.
Lovely to hear that Coops is putting on weight nicely, but it must have been scary to think there might be a problem. Very glad you were able to get it checked and ruled out at the GP so quickly. Shayla has uneven creases on the backs of her legs and the MCHN pointed it out when she was younger and said it could be hip displasia. We very quickly had it checked and she was perfectly fine. I guess the MCHN's have to err of the side of caution because they are not medically trained.
Peanutter - Oh dear, it sounds like the germs are attacking at your place! I hope everyone feels better soon. The kids here have the snuffles, but luckily it doesn't seem too bad so far. Hopefully my breastmilk is helping them all.
Sorry to anyone I have missed. I started this post around 1pm this afternoon and have only just gotten this much down and now Arlia is waking for a feed, lol.
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Hi Everyone,
How are you all going? Sorry I haven't been on here for a while, things have been a little hectic.
I was just catching up on everyone's posts, it is amazing to read all the different experiences, challenges and most of all rewards of a new little bubba.
Pippa is doing well, she is now almost 8 weeks and the time just seems to be flying by. She is growing so quickly, I am trying to hold on to every moment as she is my last little bubba. Her big sisters are both enjoying it and being very helpful, it is so cute.
Sleepwise I am fortunate at the moment, have implemented a loose routine that seems to be working but past experiences tells me that it could be short lived :lol:
Unfortunately, Pippa has reflux and it is hard when she is crying but I just give her lots of cuddles and work through it.
Wishing you all good sleep :)
DonnaJayne.
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Miss E - i hope the osteo helps on Friday. we had a friend in Melb who was an osteo and he used to help ds1 out with his reflux. i found sometimes he was worse directly after treatment then noticably better. The chiro's at my work see a few bubs too. Wow 1kg in 2weeks piling on the weight these bubs! well done
Sarah- what a productive day you had! ds2 and i also made Anzac bikkies, they are so yum we have eaten half of them already :)
lct- i found my first c/s recovery to be my slowest/hardest. i would think it would b the other way around but my thirs c/s seems to have been my easiest. although i have still been waering my harry high pants undies lol so jelous of your big bath! i long for one seriously... we have a small bath, i had one a few nights ago cause i just wanted one so much but i cant even stetch my legs out!
re weight- amazingly ive lost my baby weight plus 2kg more....i havent been eating super healthy or doing exercise so i need to watch it and make sure i dont start putting it back on cause i wanna loose another 10kg. waiting for my 6wk check up b4 i do any exercise othe than some walks.
Nic- how did the needles go? ive made rykers pead appt at 6wks but wondering whether we need to see him. i know he wont really do anything my gp cant do and i dont have any issues with him atm, did they say anything when u cancelled? he was just the hospial pead aswell as we dont already have one. you should be darn proud of yourself breast feeding Connor, he is stacking on the weight isnt he!
peanutter- i hope u got some sleep i really feel for u as we had the big boys sick the wk i came home from hospy with bronchitis and tonsilitis, high temps, vomitting not fun at all...
Mylitta - my dh went back to work Monday aswell but last wk he had to go in 2 days and the first day he went we had a shocker, the big boys fought or mucked up all day, it was so draining.
Lisa- number 3's when out how fun!! not.... touch wood we havent had a number 3 yet but sure it will come... we get plenty of clothes changes though when Ryker wees on his clothes while changing his nappy
Donna Jayne- nice to hear from you you, when was Pippa born? there are quiet a few of us in here with 3 kiddlets, my first 2 were 18months apart, how is dd2 going?
AFM- yesterday went well, i put Ryker down in the pram after his feed and we walked to school (batch of cupcakes and all :)) Ryker had me on my toes all day though as he seemed to wake each feed before i thought he would. He spent all his sleeps in either the pram or capsule yesterday as after his next feed i then had to take ds2 to swimming, then after the next it was school pick up. i was planning on walking up to school again in the arvo but it rained not long before pick up time so didnt want to chance it.
tomorrow will be a tester i have to do the double drop off ds1 to school, ds2 to preschool then ds3 and me to mothers group.
i think im getting tennis elbow with all this pumping my left elbow is sore... and my back, i soooo need and want a massage, but finding the time is the hard part. should have done it when dh was off work..
would have loved to have gone to the anzac march today but bit tough this year, hopefully next year, and my pop was a ww2 veteran who always marched and no one has stepped in his shoes since he passed away, spoke to dad about it and pushing him to start marching, if not either myself my brother or sister will. i think its important to carry it on and hope one day my boys can March in respect for him.
AND my little Rykie roos was 1month old yesterday!! loosing his squishy newborness which is so sad but i love his alertness and occasional smiles we now get :)
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Hey Nickers,
Pippa was born on the 1st of March, so we just scraped in! She was a planned c-section (39 weeks), due to DD2 being an emergency c-section. She was only a little bubba at 3kg!
DD2 is handling it really well, which has surprised me - I thought she was going to be a nightmare lol. DD1 is an absolute angel and helps out too when she's not at school. She loves playing with DD2 so that helps me when I am trying to feed DD3.
I understand how you feel with all the pick up and drop off etc. It is so much harder when you've got to get another one in and out of the car. DD1 catches the bus now so I don't have to worry about the school run at the moment, which makes things a little easier. My first food shop by myself was a little daunting but we managed and it wasn't that bad.
Does anyone have any tips in regards to reflux? Pippa seems to cry every feed when I am burping her until she has a vomit and then she's not too bad. I keep her upright after feeds for as long as I can. But it breaks my heart to hear her cry like that, and I don't know how to reduce how uncomfortable she seems.
Thanks.
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Hi gals (hello DonnaJayne!), typing one-handed so will have to skip personals. Have been reading, sounds like everyone is flat out - especially the 2nd and 3rd time mamas! Hope you and your beautiful babes are well, will catch up properly soon.
All ok with Miss W and I, some rough days - she went on a total nursing strike last Saturday, it was awful. After speaking with the ABA and the lovely BB ladies I worked out it was a combo of forceful letdown and over-tired. Was drowning the poor possum when all she wanted to do was sleep! So have been taking her off after letdown (which she hates, LOL) block feeding and trying different positions, feeds are much better. Have to make sure she doesn't stay up too long or get over-stimulated, which I learnt the hard way yesterday. We interrupted her long morning nap to run errands and didn't get home until 4 - she had only catnapped in between and went ballistic. I've never heard her scream like that, it was impossible to calm her down. DH finally got her to bed in total darkness with an hour of back patting around 6 and she slept until after 10. So will be avoiding a repeat of that! Day sleeps she seems to need a lot of help to settle, but is pretty good at self-settling during the night (touch wood). My sleeping is still on and off, but got 5 hours last night and am feeling pretty good. PND meds starting to help too methinks, though enough sleep is the key.
Had another crack at expressing, got a bigger flange and it worked a treat.
Picked photos from our newborn session today, can't wait to get them!
What else...W had a 4-wk check with the GP, has put on another 500g in 10 days and everything else is fine.
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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?
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Have you tried fess for little noses? It's a saline nasal spray. I find if you spray it and then use the aspirator you get a lot more out. Hth and the little mans cold clears up quickly :hug:
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Thanks Miss E... I'm not 100% it's a cold, he just sounds stuffy in the nose. I dunno...
I've had about an hours sleep since midnight and am ****ing over today already.
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oh no Nic :(
i was gonna suggest the same as Miss E with the aspirator
maybe he could have a shower with you..i find a shower good to help loosen boogies when all clogged up
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Oh nic hun big hugs, colds are so hard to get through, we're on the tail end of one and finally getting some.sleep again.
W eighin day today, I always get so nervous! Will update properly when we get home xxxx
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Hugs nic, you must be exhausted :(
I third Fess spray, have used it on W a few times and it works a treat at softening up those boogers before using the aspirator. The aspirator that comes with it is much more effective than the one you buy separately. Is there a chemist close by? Or could a buddy pick it up for you? Hope you manage to catch up on sleep today hon.
Skye, sending chubba vibes for the weigh-in.
Morning to the other ladies.
