How do you feel about homeopathics?
I was given a kit of pilules from my girlfriend & I swear by it now. I've never really taken much before, but I have found it a huge supportive help. In my little 'self prescribing guide', there are a couple of remedies that may help: 1) Urtica Urens (when supply is low or over abundant with no obvious cause. Helps establish good supply), 2) BellaDonna (breasts engorged, red, hard, hot, inflamed, throbbing, painful, especially right sided. Supply can be over abundant), and 3) Calc Carb (breasts full & sore, but supply low, or copious but of poor quality. Mum can be sensitive, fearful, and prone to cold sweats). Or maybe Pulsatilla (supply low with thin watery milk in mild, weepy women, or copious but changeable as are the emotions. Helps to balance the hormones). I have been using a variety from the kit, depending on how/what I'm feeling.
Seph - I'd love to join you, but I think a trip to melbourne at this stage is a little over my head! But I hope you guys have a great time.
Hi girls! Sorry I haven't popped in much the last week or so! Been flat chat!
Most of you probably already know but I went to Hobart on Friday and only got back today. THAT was a challenge as it's a 4.5 hour trip with 2 busses lol But I made it there and back safely and we managed pretty well I think! The hardest part was juggling all the stuff as I had 4 kids, 2 car seats, 2 kiddy suitcases and a big backpackers bag and the pram LOL it's amazing what you can do though if you are determined enough! Just can't want until I get my licence! Going in on Wednesday to book my P test! I have a car I am picking up from Hobart in about 2-3 weeks so just need my licence!
Elijah is doing wonderfully! He had a couple of nights of constant feeding. Not sure if it was a growth spurt or just being in a different house. He also got very rashy on his face while we were there which has settled since we got home... interesting...
I feel good. Things have been a bit emotional in my head lately to do with the ex and certain conversations that have brought up a lot of old **** etc... so I am glad I took those 4 days away from it all to calm my mind!
Missy - I was late getting my licence too. It's such a relief when you have it. Get as much practise in as you can, and take some rescue remedy before hand to stay calm. Best of luck! Xx
We weighed Jack today - 3.8kg! He's put on 500g in 11 days. No wonder the chubby bub is outgrowing his clothes so quickly. I took some photos of him tonight. Mum's really good at keeping him awake & non-crying, so I took advantage. He's so chubby. He has two chins, and cheeks are so chubby they merge with his neck under his ears. And I swear he stores fat in his eyelids & forehead.
It appears I also have new neighbours who seem to trying to keep their dodgy music contained in their unit... but not doing a fantastic job. I think it's a bit early to complain, but at 9:01pm, I'll be calling the cops, I think. I'm not sure if this repetative bass line is better or worse than the other neighbours that only have one CD (summer fresh hits from about 8 years ago...) - of which, only 4 songs actually work.
SAK- google Owen Homeopathics. They make the kit I have, and you should be able to either find good info on their site, or email them.
MrsH - *cuddles* to you & Milly. Hope she figures out this sleep concept soon.Xx
Thanks Entreat - I am going to look into that......I think the Urtica Urens might be the way to go from your description.....I know nothing about this so will have to do some serious reading. Thanks again
Welcome back Missymoo - glad you could clear your head. Don't let the ex get to you!
Well I just had my vent in the bf thread... IL's are going to drive me insane, and I'm only 500m from it on my own!!! Telling me how often I should be feeding my baby, nursing him all the time and not letting him be in his rocker, when to change his bum and to use cream etc etc And it all comes about because I let them know the outcome of his 2week checkup last week. Grr I could kick myself!
Welcome Juliette I am looking forward to getting to know u better.
Seph I would love to come to high tea but just can't afford it ATM. Would love to catch up one day soon for coffee at Doncaster though.
SAK- I'm in brisbane at the end of this month. If I can manage it I would love to pop down to the gold coast for the day. Maybe we could meet for coffee..
Well that's all for me tonight. Screaming baby she seems to always know when I am taking 5 minutes to myself.
Oh Belle - poo to the IL's! You're baby may be new, but he knows quite well when he's hungry. And I sympathise with the full sore BB's when the babe sleeps for long stints. I wet through two singlets in 2 hours this morning because Jack had a long sleep, and then a short/ineffective feed. Breastfed babies are often a bit lighter on than formula babies, so unless he goes backwards in his weight (or the nurse tells you otherwise), just keep up the good work. Xx
I'm so sorry I haven't been on here or FB to keep in touch. I'm still having issues trying to get well and now suffering my 3rd infection the doc says I have a good 6-24 months of this until my surgical haemotoma dissipates. Thank goodness Eadie has such a peaceful nature or I may be handling all of this much worse than I am.
I've had a chance to look at all your bub pics on FB today...what cuties! I was going to respond individually to messages etc , but given my head still isn't quite with it, I thought it best to stick to here for now and hope you'll understand my lack of personals.
Eadie has finally started to sleep 10-1-5.30 (after 3 weeks of waking every 2 hrs day and night to feed for an hr or more!) I'm still using 7th gens and had hoped to be on cloth nappies by now. I've reached a point where all of my expectations are out the window, and given my injuries I figure I will move over once I can manage a bit better.
Was someone having child health nurse issues? Me too! We became non-friends once she found out that I am putting Eadie onto a 5 yr homeopathic infectious disease program instead of immunising her straight away. Mentioning I wanted to separate her immunisations made the nurses claws come out even further. Then to top it off, she despised my method of tummy/climbing up feeding with Eadie. Even though a lactation consultant suggested this method and it has worked a treat, it wasn't conventional enough and I should have worked harder to undo the confusion caused by the numerous midwives that mishandled Eadie at the hospital, and 'strongly direct' her to feed sideways across my chest instead. Whatever works I say! I hadn't planned to co-sleep either but I need rest!!
I want to share something fabulous though - my friend is training to be a doula and she made me some breastfeeding cookies - HOLY CRAP!!! Even when just chewing these gems my milk is projectiling down into my chest. These babies work!!
My little miss is awake, but promise to come back on here and post the recipe for you all. Seriously, growth spurting clustery-feeds will be a thing of the past! They are a must!
I hope everyone is going well and babies are flourishing.
Love to you all...
Olivia xo
p.s Mrs Hendo, keep your tail posted with this thread please. You need to stay with us!!
But I hope you guys have a great time.
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