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

[squidipa]

sore nipples cass heck one of myn feels like it was ripped off and now i have thrush on them so sending hubbie to chemist to get me some stuff tomorrow.

[LadyNoor]

Very full boobies, ouch... Bub's sleeping peacefully, already stuffed him with lots of milk earlier I don't think he can take it anymore...

Where is that cabbage I'm sure I have some in my fridge...

[Breesa]

Oh yeah, Im hearing you on the sore nipples.... man what a sucking action!

My little man is feeding every 1.5hrs and only occasionally going longer... hope that changes soon as im getting a bit worn out.

[Cass72]

We didn't have a very successful night last night. Bub's woke around 2 for his feed, which was fine. He fell asleep midway so I changed his bum then put him back on. I must have nodded off not long after (we were side-lying down for the feed due to very full BBs). I guess he was so nice and warm and snuggled up next to mum he gave up on feeding. So after only an hour or so back in his bed he was awake again. I changed his bum (a nice pooey one) and gave him a bit of a top-up to send him back off to sleep. Well I got up a couple more times to these big eyes looking at me (he had no interest at all in sleeping). I finally gave up on the idea of staying in bed just after 4 when we sat on the lounge and watched some telly.

[squidipa]

were off to hospital Chakotay has a cold also in last 9 days gained only 10 grams

[Mum2Willie]

Hi ladies.

I was in the Feb belly buddies group but bubs was born 1st March...so here I am.

Sophie was induced at 40+5days...and she has been feeding well - every three hours at the moment.

She developed terrible wind three days ago...my DS suffered terribly so I went straight into action this time and got onto the infacol. It's horrible watching them scream in pain! Last night was much better.

Overall she has been a good bubs...fingers crossed!!! My DS was a shocker...love him to death...but didn't settle until he was about 5 months old!

I have been lucky this time - only one graze on my left nipple which went in about two days...but I know your pain...had terrible cracked nipples with my son! Ouchy wa wa...

I am feeling really good this time - so much better..and no stitches makes such a difference!!

Looking forward to getting to know you all!!!!

[lismith25]

Hi everyone to those i know I made it to everyone else big hello

Lily May Smith born 12.02am 10.03.2010 6lb 8oz
She came on her own the day before her induction date and within 4hours.
Had a good labour(if there is such a thing) morphine had worn off but i spent most of it in the shower, I didnt tear again (had second degree with dd1) and cant believe it was all over in 4 hours

She is so good, feeding well and already putting on weight. dd1 lost heaps and took about 6 weeks to get back to birth weight, so Lily is being pretty amazing. She is also sooo strong pulling her head up and pushing with her legs.
I had forgotten how painful bf is and both nipples have already scabbed over but i know they will get tougher soon. Were on 1.5-2hr feeds at the mo but i am starting to push to 3hrs in the evening.

m2w - Sounds like Sophie is being good too, i think the universe is taking pity on those of us who had bad 1st labours and demanding toddlers im not complaining one bit

Big congrats to us all we made it to the otherside

[Cass72]

were off to hospital Chakotay has a cold also in last 9 days gained only 10 grams

Hi Squid, I hope Chakotay is feeling better.

[Mum2Willie]

Hi Lis!!!! So glad to hear that you had such a short labour that went smoothly and that Lily is feeding and gaining weight so beautifully! Congrats!!!!! I have been looking out for a post from you. Sorry to hear about the nipples - you do forget how much they hurt (after is becomes 2nd nature with feeding your first).

Cass - Sorry to hear DH away for so many days....do you have help and support from someone else to give you a little break at times???

Squid - how is bubs???

Sophie had an unsettled morning from 3am - I ended up sleeping her with me in bed! Seems like she has woken a bit so not sleeping as easily, and the wind is playing havoc with her little systems. The infacol is working as she is not screaming but just restless and having trouble settling. Last night she was up at 8pm, 11pm, then 2am, back up again at just after 3 for over 1 hour!!! Then I gave up and slept with her. She wasn't falling straight back to sleep after her feed - so annoying!!! She woke again at 6.45am (but I had already been up with toddler for 45mins). Hopefully she settles again tonight!

How are all your bubs doing??