Babies Born ~ March 2013 #1

Hayden had his vaccinations today. Had to give him some panadol tonight as he had a bit of a temp but is sleeping now.
He is 6.5weeks old and already weighs 5.2kg and is 58cm long. He is growing so quickly. He is in infant nappies now and his 0000 havent fit for a while.

We have no routine at the moment. I feed on demand (but not to sleep unless its his last feed for the night) and he sleeps when and where he can. I hate waking him to get in and out of the car but has to be done when there is more than one child.

What is everyone doing for mothers day?

Kass – sound like you have a great sleeper on your hands. With so many other kids to look after too, I’m sure that’s a blessing. Re – thinking about going again – yep  - I’m so very grateful for Isla – but we still have some embryos in storage so am hoping to give her a sibling one day.

Mrs P – Dylan is growing well. Well done on the longer sleeps too! Re – extra embryos – have you thought about what you will do with them yet? We have 5 on ice – and whilst we might need all 5, there is also the chance that we will only need 1 and so will be in the same position as you in terms of needing to decide what to do with them.

Courts – Its great Addison is putting on weight despite the tongue tie and feeding troubles. Any luck finding someone who will snip it? Re 20 minute cap naps – I can relate, isla has been doing the same during the day, particularly in the afternoon, when she just wants to be held – and if I try to put her down at all then well, it’s all over.

Sasha – yay for us – first time IVF mums! Thanks for asking that question re extending overnight sleeps – I’ve been wondering the same and thinking about different things to try. Reassuring to know that it is all up to bubs and they will do it when ready.

Ali – what a healthy big boy! Think isla is a similar size. Quick question – how often does Hayden demand feed during the day? Isla seems to demand it every 2 hours. Is that normal? Am I overfeeding her? Is that even possible?

AFM – Isla is now 7 weeks. All going well. Sleeps from 9 – 330 consistently but stirs around midnight, most nights will re-settle herself. Had vaccinations last week. Not as bad as I had been dreading. Next clinic appointment is next week – can’t wait to see how much isla has grown – to me, it looks and feels like stacks – so I’m very curious.

Why does my computer aleays double post?

Ryan and I have discussed having another. But if we do, we won't be waiting very long as I'm 34 this year. 6 is a big number, but I love big families :)

Nyah-Rose gets her injections tomorrow, being 8 weeks old now :) am also thinking about getting her ears pierced :o but not sure. Was thinking of doing it while she will be having Panadol and so on.....

Hi Girls, Quick question - is anyone else's bub super clingy at the moment?

Isla is two months old today and likes to be held most of the day. I don't mind and am using a carrier in the afternoon - either to go for a walk or get some stuff done around the house. The tricky part is when DH gets home and I give her to him for cuddles she just screams. Even if she has just been fed, burped and is contented, she will cry when she goes to him and then will only settle when back with me. He is great with her, so it's not anything he is or isn't doing, I'm just wondering, if this is a typical developmental phase or something?

Over all I just want Isla to feel loved, safe and secure. But I also want to make sure I'm giving DH a chance to be involved and bond with her too.

Help... am I over thinking this??

Nyah can be like this with other family members. Sometimes with daddy, but she does mostly want me. The last 2 days she wants to be held all the time I've noticed. She is 9 weeks today.

So Ryan and I have decided we are going to go again. Soon lol. I'm 34 this year, and I don't want to be over 36 when we have the last one :)

Has anyone DTD yet? We haven't. But it's been a few good months since we have. At least 7 :(

Wow Kass that's exciting you are planning another so soon! No DTD here and not planning on it any time soon - I've been told by both OB and women's physio that I have a lot of scarring from the delivery (on the internal vaginal walls where some of my tears were) and that it will be "very uncomfortable". Hmmm not exactly talking it up!! Am seeing physio fortnightly to work on softening the scars, a process I am not looking forward to but I need to be proactive and get it done.

Dylan has has a couple of lovely nights where he did a long stretch of 5 or 6 hours! Last night was 4 and 4, tonight he's started with 4.5 so we shall see how the rest of the night goes. He's such a happy baby, lots of smiles and talking all the time. Only unhappy when he gets tired and when we are trying to get him to sleep. Self settling is going ok, sometimes he goes to sleep without a peep and other times there's tears :(

I've had nipple thrush for the second time and now also a suspected uterine infection (more antibiotics!). Feeling like I've really had the raw deal this time with so many post-partum issues... Mastitis, thrush three times, infection! Plus recovering from the actual birth. Lucky it's my last bub as I would be hesitant to have another.

Jane it could be a developmental thing. It's hard on Dads when bub decides they prefer Mum! I hope she settles down for Daddy soon.

Hello all!

Sorry I've been MIA! Stuck in loved up baby land :)

Archie is two months old! I can hardly believe it. He's such a BEAUTIFUL baby. From the beginning I've been constantly surprised by how much I'm enjoying it, and how it's nowhere near as difficult as I had imagined. He sleeps well - anywhere from 4-6 hour stretches and is calm and content when he's awake.

He's put on 2kgs since birth and now weighs in at 5.5kgs. We are demand breastfeeding and I'm enjoying every minute.

DF and I are getting married in December so I'm busy wedding planning during those long stretches breastfeeding on the couch. We also just got a new car so it's all happening here!

About to scroll up and catch up on the goss.

Love to you all x

Jane we do lots of baby/daddy bonding time that I'm not involved in. Archie and DF shower together every night, and then DF does infant massage. I always try to have him burp and Archie after a feed. We also read to him every night and DF does it more which gets Archie used to and comforted by his voice :)

Maybe he could do something that you know she likes?

Aimz - sounds like it is going beautifully for you, DF and Archie. Sounds like he is thriving. Thanks for the suggestions for DH, we don't do story time yet, but perhaps we should start. Maybe a more consistently nightly routine with a clear role for DH would help too. Will keep on persisting

So had my clinic appointment on Friday. Isla is doing well - is 58cm and 5.45kgs - so definitely thriving. Continues to sleep well at night unless congested and overall is pretty content. Does get grumbly particularly in the afternoon but no major horror stories. Am thinking I might need to try and get her down for naps more often. Maybe she is getting over tired. Hmmm, Still trying to teach her to take the bottle, so DH can feed her whilst I hit the gym. Only getting there once a week at the moment but am finding the time really helpful (dare I say even fun). Good to have some self care time.

Anyways, hope everyone is doing well. Little miss is waking up and will soon start demanding her feed loudly - hehehe.

Hi there!

How's everyone doing?

I can't believe Grace is 9 weeks old already!! where is the time going. We have just found out that she has moderate hip dysplasia....she will have a harness fitted on Wednesday, poor little poppet. It's amazing how quickly they grow, she is 5.2kgs & 58cm long & is smiling most of the time she is awake.

I hope you are all well.

xx

Sorry ive been mia and not got notification of replies in here!
The boys are 11 weeks and thriving. Still fully breastfed which seems to have settled into some pattern now.
Smiling and chase even let out a giggle the other day!
Nights can be hit and miss sometimes long sleeps sometimes hourly feeds lol.
Chase has awful reflux and ethan has mild reflux. They are both off to the chiro next week.
Otherwise we are going good.

Kass: we dtd within 2 weeks. I realky wasn't interested but gave in for dhs sake.
We arent planning anymore. Ive already been to family planning to discuss contraception lol

Mrs P: the scarring sounds awful :( hope the physio helps!
Chase has has a couple of nights like that usually in hubbies arms while I juggle ethan lol
Mastitis and thrush! You poor thing! !


Aimz; great weight gain and congratulations on getting married! What car did u get?

Jane my hubby complains that the babies always cry for him. I just tell him they will work it out eventually!
The gym time sounds like a great break!

PlanetSasha; sorry to hear about graces hips :( how long will she be in the harness? :(

Hope everyone else is well!

Anyone still here?

Hi bellany. Yep. Still here, just use the Facebook group more often lol :D

Sorry. Yep I'm still here. How are you going?

I'm still persevering with the gym, although little miss continues to cry for most of the time I'm away. It will get better though. It has gotten a bit better each week. She continues to feed every 2 hours during the day and sleeps for only 20-45 mins at a time during the day but generally sleeps from 8pm-3.30am at night so that is pretty good. Looking forward to when she drops that early morning feed but getting up once or twice a night is ok. Isla is generally content, although I'd describe her as strong willed, she has clear ideas about what she wants and communicates it clearly. She has different sounding cries depending on what she wants and when I get it wrong she just screams louder and longer until I finally cotton on. As for DTD, we did a week or so ago for the first time. I must say it really hurt. Not sure if I'm still not 100% healed or if the pain is from the scaring? I did have pretty bad tears so I guess I was expecting it to take some time.

Bellany - how did the chiro go?

I didn't know there was a fb group lol

Chiro was great! Babies have stopped crying in the car so that's a massive win!

bellany - The Facebook group was started in the March due date thread :) way in the early days lol. It's just easier as we can post pics and links and so on :)

Ohhhh ok. Am I allowed to join too please?