Babies Born ~ March 2012 #3

Hi Everyone!

Sorry I've been so slack, we have been going away alot on DF's days off. I am so over the whole packing/unpacking and not sleeping in our own bed, yet we're doing it again on Friday, hopefully for only 1 or 2 nights. DD is good, had 4 mth needles last week and she is 8.1kg and 64cm long. Our exciting news is that I have booked our flights overseas to go see DF's family in 2 months. It's going to be more of a crazy busy holiday than a relaxing one but I'm looking forward to it.

Buffy - A good tip for when bubs is getting needles is to take a noisy toy for after they've been jabbed. Wave it around and make some noise to help distract them, it reduces crying time :)

Elocin - I hope that you don't have a prolapse. Have you been to the doc to get it checked out? How do you manage to feed in the ergo? Do you have to undo the straps? I haven't tried it, but probably should give it a go. I can see it being a bit awkward though. I usually have to use one hand to support my boob when feeding.

Sararose - We're not pushing tummy time here either. DD's starting to roll over from her back to belly alot though so I generally will leave her for a bit on her belly until she gets grumpy.

Rosey - Wow, that is so inconsiderate of your MIL. Day sleeps are more miss than hit here at the moment . I did have DD going down for naps in our room in the bassinet, then DF went on night shift and I didn't want to wake him so it's all gone out the window.

Sloane - Glad to hear that the party was a success and everyone had a good time!

Peanutter - how did you go with your blocked duct? I heard somewhere that the ducts under bubs chin get drained more when they are feeding, so chnging from cradle hold to football hold can help. Not sure if that's true or not.

Hi to everyone else! No time to go back further for more personals today

Hey Fuzzy, wowzers, you have been busy travelling around! Are you going far from home on these mini-breaks?

Where is your overseas trip to? DH mentioned something about us going o/s at Christmas but I doubt the budget will allow it, so I'm not holding my breath. It would be awesome though.

I haven't bothered getting anything checked out... the pain has subsided and there is very little CM at the moment.

To feed in the Ergo, I just loosen both straps so Connor slides down a bit - head level with boob, or just above - and I put the sunshade over his head. I still support my boob with my hand... think chicken wing! My hand covers any exposed boob at the side which is good too!!

No rolling here yet, he can kick himself around on the mat and while he's doing tummy time, he pushes one arm down like he's going to roll, but he can't figure out what to do with his legs.

Hi All! It's been quiet in here I'm hoping that means everything is settling down nicely for you all.

I was just wondering if anyone else's bub is waking frequently? My DD has been waking every 45mins last night. Previous nights haven't been much better. All I want so desperately is to close my eyes and not wake up for a very long time, feeling physically ill. She seems so gassy but I don't think that's the whole reason, I can't feel any toothy pegs.... I dunno :(

DS2 had two rotten nights on the weekend but has settled down again, thank goodness.

Hopefully your bub will soon, Rosey :)

Hey Rosey!

That's rough hon, you must be so tired. My bub does that during the day, especially at the moment. There's a lot going on in terms of their development at this age and it can really screw around with their sleep. Have you noticed her doing anything new? Google 'four month sleep regression' - ours is still going at almost five :)

Can you rest during the day at all?

We catch up a fair bit on FB these days, please come and join the group! It's nice and private...

hi rosey!

4 months can be a horrid time for sleep. dd isn't waking that frequently (more like every 2 hours) but my ds was similar.

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Hi Ladies... THANKYOU so much for your replies. I'm comforted to know that this is common, I swear I'm useless at knowing this stuff. Thank the earth for BB! I'm sorry your having similar problems... I would never wish sleep deprivation upon anyone lol

I would like to join the FB group... Do I PM you Sloane?

Or is it Sararose? Sorry I can't remember :)

Hi Rosey

You poor thing 45 min night naps must be really rough :(

Ill send you a PM to join the facebook group :)

I think the sleep deprivation is worse when you don't know when it will end, itms? with ds I nearly went crazy but this time (although dd is 'better') I don't feel so anxious because I know it will get better!

:hug: rosey, I hope you're getting some 'me' time in there somewhere, it's important.

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I think the sleep deprivation is worse when you don't know when it will end, itms? with ds I nearly went crazy but this time (although dd is 'better') I don't feel so anxious because I know it will get better!

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That makes total sense... That's what my husband and I were saying last night.

Thanks guys! It's all a bit like fumbling around in the dark until you find a light switch isn't it :/

Oh boy, it sure is. My mantra is "this too shall pass."

A sneaky glass of wine every now and then helps too.

Hi girls, could I be a part of the fb group as well please? thanks

Hi razz have sent you a PM