Thanks for all your support....it's so hard sometimes isnt it?
I have now got some Infants Friend which we did use for JD but I cant remember if it worked or not so we'll see how it goes....how do you give stuff like that to your babies?? She spat it out when I gave it to her straight so I put it in with some boiled water and she drank most of that and tried the same this morning but wont take it now....I'll try it again before her next feed and she might be hungry enough that she'll just drink it....
Poor DH last night...after finally getting her to sleep after hours of her being up, napping for 20 mins then up again I went to bed at about 10 and then he stayed up watching TV and she must have woken up sometime after that and I just couldnt get up I was that pooped....next thing I remember is waking up at 1:40am and he was still sitting on the lounge with her...I was mortified!! I feel so guilty with him being up all that time and me sleeping when he's working 2 jobs...anyway, I fed her and she went back down until nearly 7am....with us both on the lounge though...god I'm going to die on that thing!
Geez...she's awake again now - been up since 7am just got her down and I can see her arms and legs flapping around!!! GOD!!!
Sorry no personals....will come back later fingers crossed and finish this!!
Hope everyones bubba's are behaving! Not like mine!!
Hi Shayna - Oh my goodness, poor DH! Although not your fault, I have had those moments where I've been that exhausted I can't even utter words, that's when the formula comes out for DH! I hope the Infants Friend helps so you both can have some reprieve soon.
I am having good nights but not as good days, Amelia just does not want to sleep and she just cries unless someone is holding her, grrrr. But, in saying that, last night she slept a long one again, nearly 6 hours so I think I'll sacrifice the days for the nights. It's just that I can't get off the couch during the day and my back and shoulders and arms are so sore and tired from holding her. I think I might have to start wearing the Baby Bjorn around the house, or get another type of sling for around the house, any suggestions on one that's easy and not too hot to wear. I have shoulder and neck issues so can't have anything that's going to be put strain on my muscles.
I've got afternoon tea at the hospital this afternoon, although it's super hot in Perth so not overly looking forward to getting her in and out of the car. Not to mention I'll have to lift the pram in and out of the car and I'm not supposed to until next week. Hmmm.
OMG i think i might have mastitis!!!! My left boob is killing me! It feels like there is a lump behind the nipple and it is really sore there and under the nipple! It is killing me to feed on that side...
I think i might ring the ABA for some advice cos i'd hate for it to get worse.
Oh Kymmy I hope you dont have mastitis, have heard its VERY painful.
Alison - I too would sacrifice the days for a good nights sleep! I think a sling is a MUST in your situation so you can get some things done during the day. Speaking of heat, its going to warm up here in Melbourne towards the end of the week, not looking forward to it. I am now fully formula feeding Trent. I gave up bfeeding on Christmas Eve. Felt really guilty and sad about it but now I know it was the best decision for both me and Trent as now we have more "playtime" whereas before it was all feeding.
JDsmum - you poor thing! The same has happened to me with my DP. They are trying to do the right thing but its awful when you know they will be up in a few hours for work. But when you are so exhausted, sometimes these things happen. With the infacol I give Trent I used to use the syringe and inject it into his mouth (which he didnt like!) I now mix it in with his formula.
AFM - well Trent started ROLLING this morning I had him on his play mat for his "tummytime" while I made breakfast. When I came back a few minutes later, he was on his back, I was like what the?!?!? So I put him back on his tummy in and no time at all, he flipped himself over again, lol He definately prefers being on his back as he can see more and now that he can flip himself over from his tummy to his back, I guess tummy time is OVER, hehe My clever little man
Am taking him to get his first lot of immunisation tonight. Not looking forward to it :-( Have heard they scream when they inject them and then they are very unsettled afterwards. I have baby panadol on hand as I have heard this helps to settle them down. I hate it when he cries with wind pain let alone needles :-(
where has the time gone!!!!
I had him on his play mat for his "tummytime" while I made breakfast. When I came back a few minutes later, he was on his back, I was like what the?!?!? So I put him back on his tummy in and no time at all, he flipped himself over again, lol He definately prefers being on his back as he can see more and now that he can flip himself over from his tummy to his back, I guess tummy time is OVER, hehe My clever little man 
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