Hi girls!

I look forward to getting to know you all

DS was born on the 7th. His my first, so its an interesting journey so far. I'm loving it!


Chody, In response to the belly buddies thread, Xavier was sleeping less before he started sleeping in these little blocks. He still has some unsettled time of nights where his up every hour or so for a few hours, but he seems to be sleeping better more so than not. I hope it doesnt get *much* worse lol.

TUP, I too cant offer much advice re the settling as Xavier sleeps for quite a while so once his awake again I know he's ready for another feed. Although my midwife did say if he wakes after 20mins or so, he may have wind that needs bringing up. If its not that though I just rock or pat his bum until he's asleep again or I just let him go to sleep himself. He rarely cries and self settles (he doesnt grizzle or cry, just lays there awake until he drifts off) a lot so for the moment its working.
I hope you can work it out soon, it must be tiring some days!


Afm, I'm feeling great this morning lol. Xavier woke about 3 times last night so I got some solid sleep. The night before the little guy was restless and woke every hour from about 4-7am, and I really felt it yesterday. So last night was heaven in comparison lol.
How long do your bubbas feed for? Xavier usually feeds for 10-15mins, with a few 20min feeds. I dont know if thats too short? I'll do a bum change during the feed and offer the other side, but he seems content with what he gets. He can feed up to every hour during the day though. I guess he's still working out his own routine.
And burping. Xavier wont burp! Its not bothering him, if it does he'll wake after 20mins of being asleep or so and let some big ones out. Or he works them out himself. But its still frustrating that he wont bring them up after a feed, I worry that it will start to bother him eventually.

And I wish I could get my blasted breastpump back together! I wouldnt mind being able to express a little once a day as my breasts have been feeling a little fuller and sore at times. Although they dont go rock hard anymore which is a bonus lol. But I cant get a one part back together, its like one piece is suddenly too big to fit into the other. So frustrating lol.
Hmmm and I only just realised as I finsihed typing all that, that I could hand express

Ok, call me crazy but I miss being pregnant! Its SO WEIRD not having Xavier there with me 24/7 lol. I feel so alone when he's in bed (he sleeps in his own room atm). It doesnt seem to bother him, just me lol. Almost like I'm having separation anxiety LOL. A good friend is 18 weeks pregnant and is feeling her bubs move a lot, and I cant help but miss it all hahaha