storm – good on you for expressing! I hated it so much last time, i didn’t even bother getting any type of pump this time around (the cat ate the last one!). Hopefully Hayley’s sleep improves soon for you. There is hope! Oliver was EXACTLY the same way. Would drift off in my arms, and as soon as I lay him down he’d wake up. In the last week or so it’s gotten MUCH, MUCH better, so hang in there!
Miss E - Thanks for the reminder about the white noise albums. I just went and purchased one on eBay after reading your post. Our dreaded extension is still going on, so even when Oliver does get to sleep, keeping him that way is hard! Glad ou had a better experience with the other MCHN.
Preagainpan – Love Jacob’s name!
Ryatha - Zac has been smiling too, and is quite 'vocal' during feeds. Especially funny when he's been having a bit of a cry, and he kinda continues it while BF-ing. He makes this 'wuggle wuggle' sort of noise, which has me and DH in hysterics. And don't those little smiles just make you melt?!
Hope the wind drops are offering you all some relief!
lovelycate - How funny is the “back in bed within an hour” spiel? lol Good luck cutting down with the formula, but as you said, as long as he's getting fed, and is happy, does it really matter where it's coming from? (Coming from someone who is waaaayyyy to lazy for bottles however!)
Us – Not a lot going on here, had the 4 week appointment today. Oliver’s now 4.460kg up from 3.640kg at birth, so not bad (though also not the 1kg a month I was used to with Noah!). I think he’s going through a growth spurt at the moment and the MCHN agreed, he’s been using me as a dummy for hte past 24 hours *yawn*!
It was our first appointment with our “regular” MCHN today, and though I liked her, she didn’t write anything down! So I have no idea how long he was or his hc. Though she did say he was in proportion, so looking at the growth charts I’d say that means he’s about 55cm long?
She told me to sart trying to resettle O before he actually wakes from his naps, as he is lucky to sleep an hour and they prefer at least 1.5hours. Sure lady! Who has the time to sit next to the cradle for 30 minutes, waiting for the first signs that he’s stirring?
According to her, he doesn’t have reflux, so no real idea why he’s so bloody pukey! Maybe it’s normal, but I don’t remember Noah every puking this much. It can be 5 mins after a feed or 2 hours, doesn’t seem to make a difference. I’m so sick of changing his clothes! She pointed out a birthmark on his tummy, that I, being the ever observant mother I am, had thought was a bruise from a too tight press stud on his MCN. Lol whoops! She also pointed out a dimple thing he has at the base of his spine/ topof his bum cheeks. and asked if either of us have one. I don’t actually know lady, I don’t spend that much time looking at my own bum cheeks? Odd question if you ask me!
Can’t wait to hear more about everyone’s gorgeous bubs!
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