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

[raffy]

hi ladies

m/w has just left, she was very happy with everything and proud of me for over coming boobie problems whilst keeping my cool (sorta)
Cooper has lost exactly 200g and is super happy and healthy.
speaking off Cooper, hes waking up and i want a cuddle will be back on later

have a nice day
xx

[JCE0810]

Pretz: i also sustained a 2nd degree tear, which i also had with DD. I tried looking the other night like the midcall midwife suggested i do but i couldnt see any stitches, my pain has mostly gone now dont need to take anything for it. Hope you feel better soon :hugs: Like Vix i'll wake Benjamin if he's been asleep for 4.5hrs which i've only had to do a few times, otherwise he'll wake when he's hungry.

Vix: bugger about the ped, i'd be fuming.

BBL Mr has woken for a feed

[JaCaMaDy]

Hi All,

My 1st post in this thread...Madison is 2 weeks old tomorrow!!! time seems to be going very fast right now. Hmmm...maybe its just a blur due to sleep deprivation lol.

Have an appointment on Sat with Rachael Wilson Photography (she has a facebook page) for piccies with bub, my daughter, DP & me - am very excited her pics are so gorgeous!!! I've never had anything like this done before. previous bubby pics of my DD1 & DS were pixiphotos back in the day lol.

Hope you are all enjoying your newborn cuddles... nawww....I reckon there is nothing better than newborn bubby smell...its so pure & sweet


Bec xo

[Sparkles]

Hello all,
going well here,Ty seems to be settled alot better now & has decided to have a massive 7hr sleep the past few nights!
Vic(& anyone else) - can I ask what you do during this long sleep when I seem to wake before Ty because my boobs Re rock hard? Express? This morning at 4.30 I fed him in his sleep for some relief!
Group question- *TMI* is everyone still bleeding? Mine is not heavy at all but still bright red & I forgot to ask the midwife about it the other day. I could wear 1 regular pad a day(flow wise) but of course change regularly for hygiene!! Not too worried but have been a bit dizzy the last day so maybe my iron is low?
Crazy to think Ty is 2 weeks old today, this time 2 weeks ago we were on our way to the hospital to get induced!
Hope everyone is well! Xx

[Sparkles]

*double post*

[~clover~]

Hi guys.
Well, we are finally getting some sleep around here. Summer has decided sleeping in her cot is ok & has started sleeping 2 - 3 hours between feeds, then going back to sleep after. Hoping that keeps up!
We are breastfeeding & its going really good. I've had alot of trouble feeding in the past & didn't get past the first 6 weeks with my older girls. It was a battle to make it beyond that point with DS, but we pushed & got there. Once we made it past that point, everything came good. Not sure if we'll have any problems this time around, but so far, so good! Must be doing ok...she put ON 10 grams in hossy rather than loose any.
MCHN called me yesterday, she'll probably come out here next week I guess. I hope she can get out here, instead of the other one, just to test her memory, lol. She has a memory like an elephant & is well known for it, but its been over 5 years since I had a baby here, so I'd be interested to see how much she remembers about me.

Today is going to be our first day out. Glad DH is still home, its all a bit daunting, even though I've done it before.

My house is almost back in order. Feeling so much better about it. DH has been great. I haven't washed up once yet, & he's done all the cooking except the potatoes last night. Got the girls up & off to school yesterday too. I'm up though, so I'll just do it today.

I'm loving this. I really didn't want another baby, but the teeny tininess... the newborn grunts & groans, the tiny cuddles & the way she stares at us like we're the whole world when we talk to her... its all so amazing. I wish she could stay so sweet & perfect forever.


ETA - Sparkles, I'd express for comfort, or you can get a supply of EBM stored in the freezer while you have the over supply if you like. Its up to you.
RE, bleeding/lochia, it will probably last up to 6 weeks. Mine was 8 weeks last time. Very light & brown for the last few weeks though. You might find that its redder, or heavier when you feed. Thats coz while you are feeding your body tells your uterus to contract back to normal & will force a bit more lochia out. From memory it'll be red for another week or 2, then should start to go more brown. Thats only what I remember from 2.5 years ago though. If its heavy enough to worry you, or smells wrong, get checked, coz you could have an infection.

[raffy]

morning ladies

just a quicky bub is screaming and DP is getting antzy coz he cant settle him.

Sparkles - i either wake Coops up and feed him for comfort or express a little. i know what you mean but it is soooooo uncomfortable.

i to am also bleeding but i only had him 5 days ago lol. like clover said if your worried about it or you have to change your pad like 5 times an hour then you should seek medical advice.

BBL

xx

[brydz]

OH there you all are....

no wonder its so lonely over in the normal thread LOL. can't believe some of your babies are 2 and 3 weeks old already! wow it's gone fast. my little fatty still hasn't decided to make an entrance. I might end up having to join a babies born in late october group or something at this rate.

hope u r all well

[~clover~]

Thats ok Brydz. We had a bubby in my other group born 6 weeks early & one 2 weeks early. They both hung around in our thread anyway, coz they were still at around the same stage in developement. I think one of them also joined the other group with babies the same age as well. So don't worry, you won't get kicked out

[Vixstar]

OH there you all are....

no wonder its so lonely over in the normal thread LOL. can't believe some of your babies are 2 and 3 weeks old already! wow it's gone fast. my little fatty still hasn't decided to make an entrance. I might end up having to join a babies born in late october group or something at this rate.

hope u r all well

NO WAY!!!! You stay with us! xxxxx

[Pretz]

Just popping in quickly as I haven't been on for a while as I'm sooooooo tired and just don't get around to ANYTHING at the moment.... I refer to myself now as a COW as all I do and seem to have the time for is to FEED MILK to my little monkey! lol

Raffy - Glad to hear that you're enjoying having your Mummy over too and that she also cooks tea for you guys! Glad to hear that Cooper is staying awake more during the day too. Noah has also been awake for most of the day the past 2 days, which is nice as he is active and alert and pulls these cute, yet funny facial expressions and makes these cute little noises and sounds.

Vix - Sending you huge, huge, huge hugs honey! I agree with what Brydz said - you are an amazing Mum and you are doing an amazing job looking after your beautiful boys and beautiful little girl, however being an emotional time when you're recovering from birth, being sleep deprived and tired, whilst having to cook, clean and do all your usual chores will offcourse be hard on you physically, mentally and emotionally. I am struggling with the sleep deprivation, recovering from the birth, having constant back pain and I only have one baby to look after and have my Mum here to help me out, so I think that you're doing a truly AMAZING job honey!! I'm glad that you were able to confide in your friend that came over and I hope that the CHN was able to send someone out to you. I know I'm far away, but if you ever need anything, please know that I'm here for you and if you ever want to talk, you have my number!!

Brydz - Just move on in here and post your heart out in here. You're a part of us and it won't be long til Vinny is here. I can't wait to see your BA!!! I agree with Clover, I would ask for an S&S at your appt tomorrow too if I were you - it hurts like HELL, but you never know as it might get things started. Continuing to send you tonnes of labour vibes!!

Clover - Hope your first day at home with DH back at work went well!

Beckles - Glad to hear from you. Sorry to hear that you are having to defend and justify yourself to friends/family re BF. It sucks, but don't let it get to you as it's your decision and your bub and whatever works for you/your baby doesn't concern them or are any of their business.

Nikki, Sparkles, Rory, Bonham, Beautitude, MrsB26 and everyone else, hello!

AFM, very tired today, haven't slept at all today as Noah has been awake for most of the day and feeding every hour and a half to 2 hours and although he is settled between feeds, I just can't seem to sleep. Have ben really emotional the last 2 days but think it's because I'm tired, have the worst lower back pain and still have pain where I tore when I stand, walk or sit for long periods of time. Looking forward to my physio appt whivh was supposed to be Wednesday but is now Friday...

Love to you all!

xxxxx