Wow - I only got up once for a feed last night - how fantastic. I gave Bailey a bath about 8pm, then he was wide awake with Daddy for a few hours and had two four hourly feeds which meant I only got up at 2am - Nice! Might try the bath routine again and see if thats the key?
Jacinta - I dont think its too soon. My brother and I are only 18 months apart and have a great relationship so I think there are many good reasons to have babies close - you do whats right for your family. We will probably wait until after I return to work next year so we can save up for IVF/Maternity leave all over again, but I understand you thoughts as if our situation was different I would be keen to have another one 'soonish'
Catherine - With regards to us all coping very well; Coping - YES, Going Mad some days - YES, Being drunk with tiredness at times - YES. LOL Motherhood is easier and harder than I thought. I think my motherly instincts have come naturally and as far as caring for the little guy and following my intuition this has been a breeze, however adjusting to lack of sleep and the day flying by, still getting used to that hehehehehe. Glad to hear Ro loves her little sister so much, that is just tooo cute. Bailey has had a few days where he has cluster feed about 1.5-2 hours but I have just put it down to growth spurts as its usually only about 3-4 feeds in a row so far.
Krystie - wow re Kysons head and leg control, what a little strong man! Thats awesome, clever little thing. 5 hours is awesome. I am just waiting for Bailey to wake now for a feed, he is starting to stir a little. I find I have been doing a few feeds in bed laying down when I am really tired - the positioning was really difficult at first (I am more comfortable sitting in my rocking chair), but I found that Bailey kinda sorted it out for us, as long as I lay close enough to him, he seeks out the boob, and its relaxing. The funniest thing though was the first time I did it the other boob was leaking and I didn't realise he was getting a milk shower from up above as I was laying on my side so the other boob was hovering above him - LMAO
Niadla - How are you?
Had my OB appt yesterday, all is well. I was really teary when I was saying goodbye for the last time, no doubt thats common but it just felt sad to end (hopefully temperarily until Bub#2) that relationship
Have a great day. We have another busy weekend with my other brother and his family coming over from Shepparton to meet Bailey
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