Babies Born ~ November 1st -15th 2011 #2

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This thread is for parents who's baby was born November 1st - 15th 2011

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There are many issues that you will encounter as a new parent. We have put together this list of useful articles and threads in order to assist you with some common questions or issues you may have, and to provide you with bit of extra support that we all need as new parents:

Feeding Support:

Helpful Articles
Breastfeeding FAQ's
Is My Baby Hungry?
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Feeding Your Baby
Lactose Intolerance
Starting Solids - When Is My Baby Ready?

Helpful Forums
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids


Please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) or a Lactation Consultant if you are concerned that you may have breastfeeding and/or supply problems, and before the introduction of solids.

Sleeping Support:

Helpful Articles
Babies & Sleep
Controlled Crying/Comforting/Sleep Training
The Con of Controlled Crying
The Crying Game
15 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep

Helpful Forums
Comforted Sleeping & Sleep Issues Forum



Other Useful Information & Recommended Reading:

Helpful Articles
Baby Massage
Cuddle Me Mum
Recommended Reading List

Helpful Forums
Infant-led Feeding & Weaning
Baby Wearing


Got questions?

Post your questions in the forums mentioned above, or in the following forums where you're sure to receive many friendly responses!

General Baby & Toddler Forum
Gentle Parenting Forum

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[Lolpigs]

Yay new thread :-) cheeky miss then slept till 2 and I had to wake her for a feed pest!


Lol CK at the poopsplosion sometimes I think babies should come with hoses for easy cleaning!

[AMumma]

I've had a few poop explosions here.

Levi is feeding ever 2 hours today because it's so hot.

[Cranky Kitten]

Well he's asleep, I've had a shower and washed off all the itchy little bits of cut off hair and discovered that my car seat is actually surprisingly easy to pull out of the car and get all the padding/covers off and chuck them in the wash - Yay!

[~~Snoogans~~]

w00t new thread

[Mollie89]

Aww new thread... Just subbing ill come back later for personals.. Hope your all having a good day

[Cranky Kitten]

Lol CK at the poopsplosion sometimes I think babies should come with hoses for easy cleaning!

Bwahahahaha, he does - but it doesn't make for easy cleaning I can give you the tip!

[Mollie89]

haha it took me a while to get the hose thing.. Just shows how tired I am lol

[Lolpigs]

Haha CK, my Aunty just told me a funny story about my cousin peeing out a window becuase of that hose

My afternoon has been ok, she has been very unsettled due to wind but wasn't too bad, perhaps I am just better at coping now? Also noticed a big difference with not pumping. Far less tired and stressed out = win.

That website is great btw Mollie, helped my husband a bit who feels very out of touch with bubs when she wants something and has a hard time figuring it out. I'm like use your instincts.. hes like what are those? haha

We are getting lots of smiles and giggles now and baby noises (oohs and ahs and things) as well as the odd tounge poke thanks to dad haha.

[Mollie89]

Yeah I found it helpful for hubby.. I think its different when you are with them all the time.. You get use to their little cries and what they want...

[Mollie89]

We had an alright night.. Miss Aubree seems to have sorted out her day and night

Lolpigs with the wind we put Aubree on her tummy if she is having trouble bringing it up, and it usually helps...

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[LoveKnowsNoBounds]

Hi, how are all your bubba's going today?

For us not so good. We've tried a thickener and a special formula from the ped but it's not working. Looks like she will need medication. If she doesn't take the meds she can get numerous other complications so we don't have a choice. She is up and crying/screaming for most of the day and night. It's hard not to feel jealous of mums with normal babies as normally it's hard but this is another thing entirely I can't go out with a screaming baby either.

Oh well had my whinge, just got to get on with it. I just hope my body can keep up with it all.

Hope u r having a good day

[DANNIIM]

Jan I can understand your pain, we had similar issues with both the boys and it is horrendous to go through.

Lolpigs hopefully you see some improvement soon.

Nikky good to hear from you.

It's always super hot here but we just have aircons going 24/7 so it feels like spring instead lol.

Miss Abby is doing really well, we are pretty lucky this time round she seems so much more placid then the boys. She either has a feed and goes straight to sleep or is awake for an hour or two afterwards and I then pat her to sleep.

[LoveKnowsNoBounds]

Danni - did your boys have reflux? When did it start to improve? I'm hearing alot of 6 months, even 2 years and it is freaking me out.

[Cranky Kitten]

Jan, hopefully the meds will give her some relief soon and you can catch a break.

Nikky is right, it does eventually get easier even if it doesn't feel like it right now.

It's weird but I almost wish Alex would consent to being wrapped. He hates it with a passion, not only does he escape in 5 seconds flat but he squeals in outrage until he does. Not particularly keen on sheets or blankets either, kicks those off relatively quickly as well. Think I might need to invest in some more gro-bags

Last night wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, he slept from 4pm to 7pm (I got to eat my dinner while it was hot for a change) and then alternated between feeding as though half starved and laying on his mat kicking his legs and farting like crazy. This continued pretty well non-stop till about 10.30pm when he did a massive poo, got changed and had yet another feed before the batteries fell out and he crashed. Slept till nearly 3am

Tonight we're going to the in-laws for dinner as it's MIL's birthday. Should be fun as it'll be right on cluster-feed territory, but at least it's at MIL's house not out at a restaurant somewhere...

[AMumma]

I ate a dish with chili in it last night, using realize until I had started. This afternoon Levi has been a bit chucky, unsettled and has to be held. I'm guessing it's reached my milk poor boy.

[xAmandax]

Hey girls, we were the same with a sleepless night lolpigs! Violet was awake wanting feeds all night... Sooo tired! Sound like you had a hard night, sorry to hear! Hope tonight is better! Have you tried gripe water? Also I'm SO buying one of those wraps!!! I know a baby store near me that sells them! Yay!!

Mollie, if you can't find the wrap anywhere, the store I'm getting mine from does online orders- its called "natures cradle" if you google it!

Had a poosplosion all over my bed this morning- so the sheets and quilt cover are on the line!!

Violet does the weirdest thing when feeding sometimes, ether when shes sick of feeding or has has or something, it's like this weird headbuttkng thing with her mouth open and she wriggles around likens and breaths really quick, it's quite strange!

Jan awwwww you poor thing! Hope the meds help... Geez you must be feeling so frustrated.. *hugs* I hope it doesn't last long... At least your little one has a lovely caring mummy who will keep trying to make her feel better... Your doing the best you can for her and that's the main thing! Is your DH okay btw?

CK hahhaha @ Alex's escaping his wrap tactics!

Nikky how awesome @ Zoe's sleeping! Woo!

[AMumma]

Amanda, Levi does that. It's normally when he's pulled off for a big breath and he goes back in for the kill and the boobs not where HE thinks it should be lol. Opens his mouth and throws his head around. I've found pinching the boob and putting it in his mouth, so some milk leaks out, helps.