Babies born~January 1st-15th 2010 #1

[Laranna]

Hello mummas! Been reading but haven't posted much yet - usually reading on my iphone while feeding Amelia. Now got a change on the proper computer to post!

Leah, thanks for posting the list! Amelia was 7lb 2oz if you wanted to add that on as well.

I'm glad to hear everyone seems to be doing well with their new little bundles! We are going well. DH has next week off work before he goes back. Having him home has been a tremendous help. I have been able to sit and feed Amelia on demand while he looks after DS and DS has loved having him home. It's been a bit full on though but I think he'll calm down once DH is back at work and we settle into a new routine.

Amelia put on 350grams in the last week which is a big deal for me because I had sooo many problems with BF'ing DS and he didn't gain weight for the first 3 months. It's such a relief to know that my boobies do actually work properly!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Leah, thanks for posting the list! Amelia was 7lb 2oz if you wanted to add that on as well.

Amelia put on 350grams in the last week which is a big deal for me because I had sooo many problems with BF'ing DS and he didn't gain weight for the first 3 months. It's such a relief to know that my boobies do actually work properly!

no problems... makes life easier to remember while we are so busy!

350g is awesome, i was excited at 130g for Z for the same reason, Ava was always so tiny... amazing work.. super (.)(.) lol

[jenjams]

Hi ladies,
Zarava. I had a DD Alice on the 8th. She was 7 pound 14 ounces.

We had a rough day today. Alice didnt sleep well at all during the middle of the day. DH ended up holding her for a couple of hours. She is in her basinette too.
We have had latching problems with her. I never had any problems feeding DD1 and this is quite new to me and I am not enjoying the bf this time round at all. I am also seriously doubting my bf journey this time even after I fed DD1 for 13 months.
DD1 has been full on but is slowly getting used to DD2. She was never a good day sleeper so I am sort of dreading the first few months with a toddler and a newborn. DH has next week off work before going back again and I may feel a little lost for awhile.

Ok enough of me. I look forward to getting to know you all over our journey too.

[harleysgirl]

Eluned - WOW 350g is fantastic!! great job!

JenJams - our little ones have the same birthday Sorry to hear your having some feeding problems. Have you spoken to a lactation consultant? One thing that may be holding you back with the breastfeeding is that you seem a little bit stressed with your DD1 around? maybe see if your hubby can take your DD1 into her room to play or be with her and you find a nice quite spot to feed and see how you go. being a little bit tense is felt by bubs so can prevent them from being relaxed enough to feed. you can tell me to butt out if you want

[Party-of-five]

Hey ladies

sounds like everyone else is bf...one day of cracked bleeding nipples was enough to remind me why i didnt bf the other two for long either. FF hasn't been a walk in the park mind you with issues getting the right teats and projectile vomiting when she was getting too much too fast..fingers crossed we have it sorted now but.

Milly is a bit confused between days and nites i think, she was up partying until 11 last nite and the nite before but sleeps really well during the day which isnt so bad because it means we get to spend quality time with Lucy...sounds like quiet a few of us have toddlers too!!

well i better go i might get a shower in while both the girls are asleep

OH Leah you can add my real name to the list (Tasha) im thinkin about changing my username seems unfair to be named after only on of my babies when i have 3 lol

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Jen - i will add Alice in... i love that name
I found that latching this time round was so much harder at the start because i was so used to DD1 feeding and she basically put herself on.. even though i finished with her MONTHS ago. The MW said the biggest issue women have BFing a 2nd/3rd time etc is that we forget WE need to do everything, they have no idea... my god i felt so stupid that I had ruined my boobs while in hosp by being lazy and not paying attention. (not saying thats your issue etc but thats what i found)

Tasha - oohhh a name change, any ideas yet? I changed mine for the same reason, felt bad being Avasmum when there was no longer JUST HER... hehe the pics of Milly and Lucy on FB are gorgeous!
Hope the FF is sorted now, it's a pain at the start isn't it, doesn't matter if they are newborn or weaned later on it's a matter of finding what works for them, even if it costs the earth in the meantime... silly babies don't they know they should all take ONE type of teat to make life easier for us...
Zara is a night baby too, MW said it's because thats when she was most active during PG and it can take a couple of wks for them to get out of that routine...
Hows Lucy enjoying being a big sister?

Hope everyone else is well and enjoying spending lots of time with the little ones.

Zara has been a bit on and odd today but i think it's the heat, stupid weather i am SOOO over it, doesn't help that Ava is teething and we had a friend over and her DS ran her down with her roller coaster aswell as stole her dummy amongst other things... i am kinda over today!
On top of that our settlement didn't go through as a signature on 1 document wasn't the same as another... WTF surely someone SHOULD have picked that up BEFORE settlement day, we have had nothing but dramas and DP is about ready to crack.. poor thing.

On a happier note i am feeling GREAT, not too tired, a little more motivated than previously (been getting house work etc done and no complaints from DP) and happy with life in general.

Well i best be off... just wondering if anyone is using a dummy yet, not using... whats your ideas on dummies etc?
So far were not using one and am hoping to hold off as long as possible, we got to 8wks with Ava so we can get that far with Z... just interesting to see everyone's points of view.

[helle]

Hi girlies... i know Jackson was born on the 18th but can I still join here? It's good to be around some familar faces from when we were pg!

Just wanted to add too, for those who are having a bit of ouchies BF, the midwifes gave me some cream called Marcalan Soothing Nipple Care. I recommend that you get some if you have cracked nipples, it's heaven in a tube

[Party-of-five]

Teagz + congrats again the photos of Jackson of fb are so so cute, glad your joining us here i was getting a bit worried when you hadn't had him buy the 15th but i thought you should still come here anyways lol

Leah+ I LOVE DUMMIES unfortunatly Milly is yet to share my passion we have tried 3 different types but she doesnt really love them but Lucy thinks its fun with all these strange dummies to play with hehe Lucy is teething atm so she is pushing the boundries and being a bit of a handful but im sure she will settle down soon.

Dont know what is going on with Milly atm she was awake from 4pm until 11pm again last night im hoping its a growth spurt and she will start sleeping a bit better soon

[jenjams]

You are right there Leah. I thought bf this time round was going to be so easy seeing as I had it easy with Amber. Ande yep I really didnt take care of my nipples while in hospital. We are getting there slowly.
We are having a horror night and today. I think Alice is turning into her sister where sleep during the day becomes a novelty. Hopefully we can keep her on the straight and narrow.
In regards to dummies, I didnt want to use one on Alice as Amber has an obsession with hers. However on a couple of really unsettled periods we have tried the dummy and she sucks it a little. Just enough to calm her down. I dont want to rely on it though because I remember when Amber was younger and was sleeping and it fell out and we were up so many times during the night to put it back in.

How is everyone coping with a toddler (if you have one) and a newborn. Its a challenge.....

[harleysgirl]

Hi Girls

i remember the ouchy nipple from my first 2 bubs but this time i only had it for about 5days ??? no idea why its different this time!! anyway airing out your boobies after a feed will help them heal and good old sunning them for a little bit a couple of times a day can help them too

William has a yukky eye is it only conjunctivitis that you use breast milk on or all yukky eyes?? never had this before so not sure if i should squirt him with my boobies or not lol

Dunnmies - non of my kids have liked them! we tried it with joel when he was under the lights for juandice but didnt want a bar of it. william on the other hand has discovered his thumb lol yesterday while out at a park i had him in a carrier and he wanted a feed to go to sleep but as i put everything down to feed him he found his thumb and went to sleep sucking it lol oh dear never had a thumb sucker before. but i think if it works for bubs and helps releive some crying time and settles bub then dummies can be great

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Teagz - congrats again hun Jackson is GORGEOUS i love the pics on FB and personally i would LOVE to have you here
How you guys going?

Lucylu - hehe dummies can be a life saver, i haven't tried one with Zara yet, we gave in at about 8wks with Ava so see how we go... if i can get away with NOT using one i will but if she needs it she needs it.
Must be something in the air as every little one i know is pushing boundaries at the moment.

Jenjams - whatever works to keep them happy is worth it... if it's a dummy then so be it but i know what you mean about the obsession, we have days with A where she wont give it up.
Hope Alice is behaving for you and sleeping during the day and settling well at night!
Re: the toddler and bubs i am actually finding it a little easier than i thought i would, i think i have a little more motivation than usual and have gotten myself a bit more of a routine... Zara seems to be kinda fitting around Ava which is working great for now.. but i am no naive person and i KNOW my time will come when it will all turn to hell.

Today as an example Ava woke at 7:30 i got her up and made her toast, Z woke for a feed so i fed her while Ava ate then i got them both dressed and ready to go out as we had a birthday party at a play centre.
We waited for a friend to come pick something up then we left, stopped at a shopping centre to find a present, had a walk around, gave Z her next feed and then met everyone at the play centre by 10:45.
Stayed there til 1:15 drove to the fruit & veg shop, went home put A to sleep, fed Z.
A woke grumpy and still tired (poor teething girl) so layed on the couch for 10min with her, she fell back asleep so i had some time on here while the washing was on.
A woke up and helped me hang the washing, put on another load got things out to cook a roast for tea.
Put Roast on, played play-doh with Ava to keep her away from the kitchen, served dinner etc etc... Gave A & Z a bath, fed Z, put Ava to bed, Z woke again fed her again, did the dishes, stacked the dishwasher, put all the toys away, re-made our bed and now on here.... lol (DP was not home, he left for work at 6:30am and is working again tomoz.. 7 days a week ATM)

God and DP thinks i do NOTHING all day... hehe

Sorry so long... had a long day and kinda needed a release... hehe my roast turned out CRAP and DP kept making jokes about it so i cracked.. told him 'i try and do something nice and you bag the s**t out of me' he said i can't take a joke.. told him i can just not being reminded my plans for a gorgeous meal turned to crap every 2min... lol

[Laranna]

Leah, sounds like you've been busy busy! Have a rest girly! Put your feet up

Teagz, glad you're going to stick around here!

jenjams, how are you going tonight? I hope Alice is more settled for you.

I'm with you girls on the BF'ing - I almost forgot that I had to do everything to get DD attached, was still used to DS being able to attach himself! I also had bleeding, cracked nipples for the first few days. I was a bit lazy with the attachment, but I got it sorted quickly. I have sensitive nipples as it is and when she is due for a feed they ache which is weird. I don't feel anything in my boobs when I get a let down but instead I get majorly thirsty.

We haven't got a dummy (yet). So far she doesn't seem to need one and I've been putting her on the boob any time she is grizzly or unsettled which has really helped with my supply. I'm open to using one though if she needs it. We got to 4 weeks with DS before we gave him one.

I've been very lucky in that I've had DH home on holidays so he has been helping out big time with DS and the house. DS is being a bit more rowdy and attention seeking. I feel like I'm always telling him off. He loves to talk to and cuddle Amelia but then in the next breath he will try and pull her legs or bop her on the head! He's also pinching me and he thinks time out is a game so I'm at a loss what to do. Whether I just ride it out or try something, don't know what!

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. Hope you lovely mummas are well and getting lots of rest! xox

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

tracehb - will update the details soon for you, i think i have missed a couple anyway... if your not on the list let me know.. sorry!

I am going to give the colic relief a try aswell, Z seems to get a bit fidgety etc at night before bed, wanna make sure thats not it!
She spent the 1st half of the night in our bed as she would fall asleep cuddling but as soon as was in the bassinet she would wake.

Well 6wk check-up today am not looking forward to the chance of having to have a pap smear, also going to ask for blood tests to check my vit d levels etc... am looking forward to getting weighed though (am going to ask).

[Kallee]

Hi Ladies,

I am going to just say sorry for the lack of contact. I could try and go through the 9 pages and reply to them all to catch up but it would take me forever. I have read them though and i am glad that everyone seems to be settling down with a few hiccups.

I hope you are all doing really well and i am going to try to make the bbq =D

Kellie =D

[tracehb]

Thanks Feebs....I did it

Thanks Zarava, whenever you have a chance to update it

[Party-of-five]

Hey girls

things here have been pretty all over the show atm we have one day of good sleep one day of no sleep...sometimes she will self settle in her bassinette sometimes she wont sleep unless she is being held I know i shouldn't expect any routine yet but its kinda doing my head in. All that said we went to a party on saturday and she was an absolute gem slept the whole time just waking once for a bottle

My brother had a baby boy on friday...Jimmy, he is 8pd8oz and him and Milly are the same size. We have our 6 week check on monday im so looking forward to seeing how much she weighs.

Sorry for no persys again got to get ready mum is watching Milly today so i can go to the fun centre with Lucy for a play oh and pick up Millys hand and foot casts

bye for now

[helle]

hey girlies, hope everyone is going well!!

For the last couple of days we have been working on getting our day time naps sorted, which I think are coming along nicely (well he's down for a nap now anyway haha) Jacksons been sleeping well during the night again too, only waking up once last night for some tucker and going straight back to sleep... the night before last he was up from 1 til 3, in the end i gave up trying to get him back to sleep, so swaddled him up and put him in his cot and he ended up going to sleep on his own. I was super proud!

He's started smiling now too, he cracks up when you blow in his face. It's adorable!

Had morning tea with my first Mothers Group sesh today. Was so much fun to compare things with everyone and talk about births etc. There is another little one a week younger than Jacks which is good, too... they can sorta play together and be at the same level iykwim. Have another weigh in too today with the CHN and he's put on another 540 grams in 2 weeks, and grown another cm so super chuffed about that as well, although it's a little sad too, they grow up so fast... I can't believe it's been a month already!

[tracehb]

Hi everyone, how are you all going? It's quiet in here I guess we r all busy with out bubbas we seem to be having better days with Madison but shebis still really unsettled in the evenings. This afternoon I nursed her for ages and when she finally went onto a deep sleep I put her down but she woke up 10 mins later, she seems to do this a lot and it is exhausting and very frustrating. DH has taken her for a walk in the baby bjorn now so I can have a break. Anyone got any tips on how to keep bubs asleep once u put them down? lol.