I was just thinking the same thing, 3 so far today!:
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I was just thinking the same thing, 3 so far today!:
Dr said Aubree will probably get diarrhea with the abs im on. I can't imagine it would be any more then usual... I've changed 3 as well..
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Oh I've only had one so far today, but it was a doozy! Went all up his back out the top of his nappy and all over his clothes....
It's funny, he's generally pretty regular with his poos - we have one in the morning just before morning naptime and then one in the evening just before bedtime. Sometimes more. Can always tell he's doing one too, he grunts and grizzles a bit, wriggles around a lot arching his back and turns red...no wonder he hates doing them.
He's also apparently decided that his bedroom is too hot during the day and won't sleep in there. Can't say I blame him when his Gro-Egg says it's 30C in there even with the fan going full bore. So for the last 3 days he's slept in his rocker in the loungeroom (which is where the aircon is). Currently waiting for him to wake up so we can go out.
Abby slept last night from about 9pm till 8:30 this morning, must have been all the rocking and house shaking from the cyclone.
I thought Abby was getting sick yesterday cos her nappies changed a bit and she did four dirty nappies which is a bit odd for her but she's all fine.
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When you go out, do you go out after a feed? Still trying to figure the best time to go out with DD:
Usually straight after a feed is the best time for us. But he's still asleep and since going out is for funsies not for anything in particular it can wait. If it's because of appointments and whatever, I try my best to time them so I can feed then go, he'll usually fall asleep in the car. Otherwise we make do, but run the risk of him deciding he's hungry while en-route, which isn't fun.
If I know I'm going out I plan his feeds but if I want to pop to the shop I'll wait until after a feed. If I have people coming over I just feed in Levi's room.
Hugs Mollie xx
Mollie I found when I had both my ducts blocked a real good massage in the hot shower helped unblock them. So did you get a blockage first or did it just appear as mastitis?
I tend to feed then go out but since we mainly FF I just take a bottle of prepped water and I also have these avent cups used for freezing baby meals and I just measure out the right amount of formula and just pop them in my bag, that way if I go over feed times etc I'm pretty well prepared.
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Thanks guys, Yeah I do that I just worry about her sleep. She seems to have a hard time settling when we are out and then when we get back its bloody murder LOL The ergo puts her to sleep but that newborn section is really hot.
Oh Ck that is what I was going to ask you, do you do the back strap up on the ergo on your own? Maybe I dont have mine set up properly or my boobs are too big or something but I can't reach it (the one around the back that clips across your back.)
Danni I woke up this morning with flu like symptoms and a massive lump. I managed to get the lump out in the shower and then went to the doctor.
So I'm on 3x500mg amoxycillen a day. I'm hoping I start to feel better by the end of the weekend. DH's lovely boss has given him tomorrow off so he can look after me and help me with Aubree.
I rang the aba this afternoon because I was feeling so low, I was.about ready to chuck in the breastfeeding towel and go buy some formula, but after talking to this lovely lady I'm going to ride it out!!
Sorry to be a downer ladies, I just dont really know who else to talk to :(
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:hug: I'm sure you will get through it. My mum says make sure you get Aubree to suck on that boob first, and rub where you were getting the lump so you clear it all out.
Don't give up hun I'm sure you will get through it fine. Formula is more hassle than you think ;)
Oh I forgot here is Lilly at christmas :)
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Lol I can do up the back strap on my own, takes a bit of practice and flexibility though. I have it quite high so it sits across my upper shoulders, bring both straps up and clip it in then slide the back strap down a bit if I feel like it. And you're right, that newborn insert is really quite warm, so I generally only use my ergo in places with good a/con. I use my breeze baby sling in other places and if I'm just nipping in quickly as it's a lot easier to get on/off and is cooler.
Hey all :)
Aw mollie, I really hope the antibiotics kick the mastitis in the butt! I'm glad you got some good advice from the aba! Good OB you for persevering, it must be driving you crazy so good on you for sticking with it!!
Things with DH are okay, thank you! Haven't had any issues since thankfully!!!!!! Touch wood...
Lolpigs, I definitely know what you mean about worrying about their sleep! Violet sleeps about 4hrs plus another 2hrs overnight, then just a few short catnaps during the day- I am amazed at how little sleep she has- but she really often acts overtired and upset because of it! Hun, with your breastfeeding- you mentioned there wasn't much fat, mainly just the watery milk- well the watery part of the milk is where all the really good immunity etc comes from, so she would've had so much wonderful nutrition from that, like CK said! So you've done really well! The pic of Lilly is gorgeous!!!! What a beautiful face!!!
For the last two nights, it's taken me from 9/10pm till midnight to get violet to sleep! Can't settle her in the bassinet, she just lies there wriggling around and looking around all restless, so I try to get her to sleep in my arms, then transfer her to the bassinet but she wakes up as soon as I put her in it! Same goes in the middle of the night after a feed!
Just wondering peoples opinions- I can still only get violet to last 4 hrs overnight - a friend suggested topping her up with formula before bed to keep her feeling fuller longer- is this a good idea? I can't make my mind up about it!
Bought the ergo cocoon wrap today- it says extreme fire danger on the tag? Does that worry anyone else?!
I hope Abby is feeling better now Dan.
Yeah I've been looking at the different holds in the sleepy wrap, I think I'll try the love my baby hold tomorrow when I go visit the CHN. Does anyone know a good pead in sydney? I've visited the one I was allocated when I left hostpial but I'm not too fussed with him really, he dosent spend enough time explaining just barrages of questions. Apparently there was a murmor he could hear on the first visit and didnt even mention it, only mentioned it the second time saying "oh that murmor I heard last time is fine it's completely innocent" We were like.. wtf? So yeah not really keen to keep paying him money. He also had no clue what our daughter was taking even thought he had pescribed it. Dissapointing really. Our referal is expired anyway so I would have to go back to our OB.
Meh, perhaps I'll just stick with our GP he is quite good and I've been with him for years.
Thanks Amanda :)
Have you tried her cot for sleeps yet? Lilly was doing the same thing and it was because she wanted the space in her cot and not be closed in. Worth a try? Also Lilly has become super independant in the last week and refuses to settle in arms and wants to suck her hands but isn't co ordinated enough yet, and is frustrated or dosent like the dummy and is trying to learn to comfort herself with her hands. Perhaps Violet is the same? You could try popping her down after a feed and see what she does, perhaps she wants to try and settle herself like Lilly.
To calm Lilly in her cot I stroke her head, rub her leg or pat her bottom. Also I've taken a leaf from Ck's book and offer another feed before putting her down after a play. Sometimes she takes it sometimes not, but I find she settles faster and quicker if she does. Might be something else to try?
HTH
You could try a dream feed around 10 - 11? This worked for Lilly on Dan's advice. I do it in the dark and only change her nappy feed and put her back to bed after burping. I dont talk to her just shh her if she stirs. Seems to keep her down till at least sometimes 6am if she drinks enough. Sometimes she is too sleepy to drink properly though like last night and she woke at 3am. I wouldnt touch formula if your breastfeeding is established hun. I would just go with the flow she dosen't have to sleep through yet, 5-6 hours is counted as sleeping through LOL
I scared Levi today :( he fell asleep on my boob and I moved him and talked to him. His lip dropped and he cried and sobbed for a good 3-4 mins before I could calm him. Felt so bad.
I've been eating so badly lately. I feel so terrible, I wonder how it makes poor Levi feel. Tomorrow I'll be starting a healthy eating plan (weight watchers). Hopefully both Levi and I feel better.
Lolpigs Abby is all fine but I have got her immunizations tomorrow.
Amanda I can understand you want Violet to sleep longer but i'm with lolpigs about not doing it if you can help it. You might do it and it doesn't even change her sleep pattern. Does she cluster feed of an arvo or night? Maybe you can slot some more feeds in there. I also used to find Abby would settle well after a bath and feed, although tonight i got DH to feed Abby then I bathed, gave her a nice baby massage then settled her and she literally drifted off within 2 mins.
Also girls remember this stage goes really quick and before we know it they'll be walking eeeek!
Mollie hope you get better quick. We are here for you to vent whenever you need.
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For some reason all the baby sleeping bag type things have high fire danger tags on them. Same as most kids pyjamas really. So long as they're not getting too close to any radiant heaters they should be fine though.
Well that was an awful night. No idea why but after sleepy feed at 11pm, Lilly woke at 1:30am hungry, so fed and then every hour or so after that with her uncomfortable cry. Between 1:30 - 6:30am she only got broken sleep (me too) and also spent an hour asleep on my shoulder when I passed out trying to burp her.
At 6:30am I managed to give her a feed and get her to sleep, but then at 8am big poop woke her up. She is in the swing now becuase I'm exhausted and just want her to rest. She is asleep now
Hopefully today is better.