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

[~clover~]

vix. Its so hard having a difficult baby. DD2 was like that. She was colicy with slight reflux. Life was hell for the first 10 weeks. She refused to settle before 3am for the first few weeks. Have you tried some infacol c ( wind drops), or the brauers (sp?) colic releif? You can also give panadol if you think she needs it. I gave up bfing at 4 weeks thinking FF would help DD2, but it didn't do a thing. Maybe it will for you though
Have you tried co sleeping? That was the only thing that saved me. I never co slept with DD1, but there was no other way with DD2. Maybe give it a go if you haven't already. I used to pace the loungeroom for hours on end with her in a sling, trying to get her to suck a dummy. I'm so glad I've only had one like that... so far!

Geez, better get these girls up for school. DH is back at work today, first day going it alone...

[JaCaMaDy]

Morning All,

Brydz - Ooohhh any day now. One way or another Vinny will be here very soon!!! being overdue is not fun

Vix - It's great that you can talk about the things getting you down. Regardless of any other differences between all us ladies, we all have something in common, which is our NB bubbies. I think most of us will have ups & downs at some point specially when you chuck sleep deprivation into the mix!!!


Clover - My 1st day on my own with bub too. DP back at work today. It was soooo nice having him home for 2 weeks...But I think its the best thing for me, so I don't become co-dependent, after all I plan on being a SAHM for at least a year...(well I dont really wanna go back to work at all, but as an RN I really need to keep my skills up)

AFM - I have never had PND specifically, but do have a Hx of depression. I have been really lucky with loads of support from my DP & the hospy. In fact I have an appt there today to see the shrink for follow up post birth.
I think I am doing well, but like Vix - have had some down periods since coming home due to feeding probs.

I have really struggled with BF, and had very little support from the health proff's. I've the decision to stop EBM, as my supply has just kept dropping off, and I couldn't cope with the 2nd hrly pump sessions - so sleep deprived...So we are FF here now. I find myself constanly defending/justifying it to friends/family etc, but I am stopping that from now on.
I am incredibly lucky - after losing my son last year - to be gifted with this beautiful, healthy baby girl. I refuse to dwell on the failure to BF & instead focus on enjoying this miracle of life, and being grateful to live in an age where FF is an option, & not trying to hunt down a wet nurse

Hope you all have a great day

Becxo

[~clover~]

Beckels, I'm very sorry for the loss of your DS. I don't know how you got through such a tough time.
TBH, I feel the need to justify my BFing all the time too. No matter what we do, there seems to be someone with an oppinion. I'm using cloth full time too, so I'm just waiting for oppinions on that

[brydz]

Clover - yay for using cloth. I think it is great. to start with I will be using disposables, because i have several packets in stock, but I've just paid for 2 starter lots of cheap MCNs off ebay and intend to try them out at home after a couple of weeks, and if I enjoy using them, to continue on with it eventually doing it full time and buy some more

Its funny how no matter what way you do things you are always still 'wrong' in the eyes of someone else. That's when u just don't listen to their opinions and do what you think is right for you and your beautiful babes.

I"m just gunna post in here from now on... Vinny very active still today!! Went and got my hair cut earlier, it feels a lot lighter and fresher I also visited my nan. And I bought a couple of new chick flick/comedies to watch. But i think i'll save them for another day.

Midwife appointment tomorrow, at this rate i'm definitely going to be attending. FINGERS CROSSED they tell me something exciting, like that I am partially dilated or something.. Or that they decide to do an S & S or something. Or book me for induction some time between now and friday..

[~clover~]

Brydz, ask for a S&S. They should do it. It might not do much, but its worth a try

[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

[Vixstar]

Morning All,

Brydz - Ooohhh any day now. One way or another Vinny will be here very soon!!! being overdue is not fun

Vix - It's great that you can talk about the things getting you down. Regardless of any other differences between all us ladies, we all have something in common, which is our NB bubbies. I think most of us will have ups & downs at some point specially when you chuck sleep deprivation into the mix!!!


Clover - My 1st day on my own with bub too. DP back at work today. It was soooo nice having him home for 2 weeks...But I think its the best thing for me, so I don't become co-dependent, after all I plan on being a SAHM for at least a year...(well I dont really wanna go back to work at all, but as an RN I really need to keep my skills up)

AFM - I have never had PND specifically, but do have a Hx of depression. I have been really lucky with loads of support from my DP & the hospy. In fact I have an appt there today to see the shrink for follow up post birth.
I think I am doing well, but like Vix - have had some down periods since coming home due to feeding probs.

I have really struggled with BF, and had very little support from the health proff's. I've the decision to stop EBM, as my supply has just kept dropping off, and I couldn't cope with the 2nd hrly pump sessions - so sleep deprived...So we are FF here now. I find myself constanly defending/justifying it to friends/family etc, but I am stopping that from now on.
I am incredibly lucky - after losing my son last year - to be gifted with this beautiful, healthy baby girl. I refuse to dwell on the failure to BF & instead focus on enjoying this miracle of life, and being grateful to live in an age where FF is an option, & not trying to hunt down a wet nurse

Hope you all have a great day

Becxo

You know what - FF or BF - you are still feeding your baby girl! Good on ya for making a decision that works for you. VERY proud of you!!!

Clover - lol....MCN or disposables - you are still preventing the sh*t from hitting the fan!!! lmao. But yes, opinions everywhere hey. I think it is harder to be a Mum these days than blumin' 50 yrs ago. Back then it was only cloth, only bf, only scrbbbing floors, walls and ceilings!!! lol JK!!!

Pretz - Ouchie! Don't froget the growth spurts at 2, 4 and 6 weeks hun. I forgot about the two week one and nearly went out of my mind....well I did in fact! I think....fingers crossed we just made it through a 4 week one as she is feeding around 10pm and then goes through to Sunday morning - 3am, Monday morning - 3.30am (I think) and this morning 4.30am! Phew.

AFM: I think we are dealing with silent reflux. Yesterday I treated her as if she had it and it was sooooo much easier to settle her, even at 5.30am this morning. I think she was so hard to settle as she was in pain but will leave all my appointments with the nurse and Tresillian as they are atm.
Yesterday arvo - I left the house! Went and did the groceries with DH and DS#1. The youngest was at MIL's. Then I actaully survived dinner at MIL's house. So glad I did because it is blumin' raining today and i think we have rain for over a week. Sucky!!! Grrr. The kids drove me nuts within about 2 hrs so I print a load of print & colour pix off ABC Kids and a few other www's. Staples them together and basically told the boys I made them colouring books and no other Mummy does that! Hehehehehe!!!

Okay, off to put the shopping away that 'someone' didn't do last night because he fell asleep on the lounge whilst I spent 90 mins feeding HIS daughter!

xxxxx

BTW - Brydz - I posted in the other thread for you. I went there before I popped in her.

[JaCaMaDy]

Morning All,


Vix - Nawww...thanks for saying that, you have made my day!

Brydz - No early morning post...hmmm...maybe your off giving birth???

Everyone else - Hello!!! hope you are all having a fab morning, enjoying your bundles, or catching some zzz's - which I prob should be doing - just riding the sleep dep wave at the moment lol.

AFM - Busy day yesterday, so having a nice quiet day with me & Madi. Spent most of last 24hrs alone together, as DP back @ wk, and then he went to see Metallica last night. Also realised that since having bubs, I have only been separated from her twice, and that was to drive & pick up take away!! I am off to see Powderfinger in a few weeks, so that will be my 1st outing with friends - minus Madi - leaving DP in charge...Can't wait! It's nice to have some ME time when we can I think...

Anyhoo have a great day

Becxo

[~clover~]

Brydz - hope you are quiet coz something exciting is happening

Vix - I went out to hand in my forms at c'link yesterday & to a friends place. Feels good to get out in the fresh air, but I spend so much time stressing about feeding & changing in public places & how awkward its all going to be, that I try to avoid it. I'm fine with doing it all, but finding a place to sit etc... It was so much easier only having one at home! One that doesn't need nappies, pram, & all the extra's loaded up in the nappy bag. I'm carting a double pram around atm & its not easy dragging it in & out of the car. Think I'll just stick to quick trips, or wait til I have someone with me. I've only done this NB thing 3 times before, why I'm thinking its so much harder this time I dunno!!

Been ok with DH back at work. Finding it hard to have the energy to keep the house clean by myself though. We were up every 2 hours for boob last night, so I'm tired today, but managed to do some stuff. Well all except the kids rooms. Tempted to just take a garbage bag to DD1's room! Will have to mop their bathroom floor sometime this week too. Its so easy to avoid when I'm lucky to go in there once a day.

MCHN came out today. Got an awesome score, someone gave her some 0000 jumpsuits to give away & she gave them to me! They are mostly boys colours (4 blue, 1 black, 1 grey & 1 white), but I'll use them. She's been wearing dinosaurs to bed anyways, lol.
So, I think she must've forgotten about the head circumference measurement, but miss has apparently grown 3cm in length & put on 250 grams. So weight is right on 50 %ile, length just over. So she's not putting on a huge lot of weight, but growing fast!

Oh & she's awake... boob time.

bye girls x

[raffy]

FINALLY have the chance to get on here while Cooper is having cuddles with his grandma. i have seriously tried like 4 times and get half way thru a post and he will start crying for a feed lol.

soooo tired today. not really sure why though. Coops is still sleeping well, from bout 9.30-2.30 then 3/3.30-5 and 5.30-7.30 but i get up and do the first one and let DP sleep and with the second i get up and feed him (gosh i wish it was DP with the boobies sometimes) but as soon as hes fed i palm him off to DP and he burps and settles him and then we all get up at 7.30-8ish give bub a feed and give him to grandma for her morning cuddles while DP and i have a shower. tell ya what i have it pretty darn good at the moment. reality will truely set in when my mum leave on thursday and DP goes back to work on monday. im dreading it.

Cooper has started projectile vomiting. it scares the crap outta me. hes only done it 3 times. hope it stops. if it doesnt ill have to go see the GP coz it can cause damage. has anyone else had projectile vomiters?? apparently there is reflux drops you can use now before feeds and its suppose to stop it.

i left Cooper for the first time today. mum and i went and got our hair done so we were gone a few hours. i couldnt help but message DP and ask how things are goin lol even though i knew things were fine hahah silly mummy i am. i do love my hair but. i weighed myself this morning and im 6kg lighter than i was pre preg so that as well as getting my hair done im feeling good at the moment, i seriously needed it

sorry bout the 'me/Cooper' post. im struggling to keep up now i cant get on here all the time lol i will try harder.

anyways my boobies are engorged and sore so hopefully the lil guy wakes up soon to relieve me.

xx

[Pretz]

Vix - Thanks for letting me know about the growth spurts at 2, 4 and 6 weeks. I didn't know.....would probably have read it in my book somewhere but haven't had the chance to do any reading since giving birth. lol Hope Allanah settles into a routine soon and that she gives her Mummy some well deserved sleep. Glad to hear you were able to settle her yesterday and hopefully it's not bad reflux that she's got. Awesome that you made the boys some colouring books - that's very clever and you're right, not many Mummies would do that so good on ya!

Beckles - I have only been separated from Noah once now for about 10 mins and I must say it felt like the longest 10 mins of my LIFE!! I just went to get some milk and bread at the shops while my Mum stayed at home with him. I hope that you enjoy your Powderfinger concert in a few weeks and the "ME" time! Once we're in a routine and my Mum goes back home to South Africa I will be leaving Noah with his Daddy too on a weekend and go do my shopping and take a bit of a time out for "ME".

Clover - I was up every 2 hours feeding Noah last night as well. He didn't feed for very long though, but it took nearly an hour to settle him and then just as I drift into a deep enough sleep, he'd wake again and I'd have to feed him again. It kills your head when you finally get about 2 hours sleep and then have to wake up again. I have been waking up with a throbbing headache every morning for the past 3 mornings... Awesome about the jumpsuits your CHN gave you and that Summer is growing well.

Raffy - Sorry to hear about Coop's projectile vomiting. Noah has had a few bouts of vomiting too, but nothing too bad and I usually end up with most of it on me and him. lol I hear ya on dreading being on your own when your DP goes back to work and your Mum going back home. It's a real help to have someone around to help out, especially being a first time Mummy. I should be ok by the time my Mum goes back to South Africa in December as Noah will be about 10 weeks by then (holy cow, that sounds scary thinking of my baby being 10 weeks then). You should post some piccies on FB of your hair and well done on weighing less than pre-pregnancy. I only have about another 3kg's to lose before I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight.

Group Question - I have read that it can be normal as it's part of the recovery, but does anyone else also suffer with really bad lower back pain/tail bone pain at the moment? I guess it's normal and that it takes time for everything to heal when pushing out a baby (especially a 8pd+ baby) but my entire lower back/lower pelvis/bum/v-jay-jay is tender, sore and achy constantly and panadol and a heat pack doesn't really seem to do much anymore!! Bring on the physio on Friday!!!

AFM, I'm getting Noah weighed again tomorrow at the CHN and clinic and really hope that he is back to his birth weight or over his BW tomorrow, although at the rate he has been feeding, he should be or else I must be hallucinating that he is feeding that much!! lol

Best be off, the little man is fussing so guessing it's feed time again....have a great arvo!

xoxo

[brydz]

Afternoon yummy mummies.

No baby just yet. Appointment went well though. Apart from not getting out until 1230 when my appointment was for 11.. I had to go on the CTG monitor for about 15-20 minutes, during which I had 3 strong braxton hicks contractions, was kool to see them on the chart..

OBs asked if I wanna go all the way to 42 weeks and I said NO! So I am basically booked for induction for Monday woohoo. that's only another 6 days.
Here's hoping he comes before then all on his own anyway. She did an internal and I am 1-2cm dilated and so she performed the S & S for me. Cervix is only about 50% thinned out though, but she said bubs head is right there yay. Fingers crossed something will happen over the next day or two.

If nothing happens I've gotta go back to bendigo on friday (41 weeks) for an ultrasound and another CTG monitor. then sunday get the gel put on in preparation for monday.

At least I have a definite timeline now. No more than 6 days and I'll be holding my baby boy! woohoo.

sorry its such a me post but i am excited.

[~clover~]

Pretz - I'm feeling the same. My tailbone pain has gone away, but I still have alot of pain all around there & I'm still walking funny sometimes.
I want to start walking, but I'm waiting til it all disappears, coz I have enough trouble getting through the day. & thats without doing everything I need to. My pelvis, pubic bone, back, hips & tailbone area all ache, plus all my insides feel like they wanna fall out by the end of the day, coz the muscles aren't working properly yet. Its fun, but it will go away.
Thats why they have a 6 week recovery period i guess. Coz it can take that long. After a few weeks though, you should notice it less.

[brydz]

I'm hoping today will be the day. At least that things start moving..
Have had braxton hicks contractions all afternoon, evening and night. Last night before bed I saw what I think was some of the plug come away, and a tiny bit more just a few moments ago.

Been getting random stabbing pains in the cervix at times too.

Hoping that a walk today in the beautiful sunshine might help speed things up.

[~clover~]

Good luck Brydz
I had Summer at 40+5.

[Vixstar]

Oooohhhhh so excited for you Brydz! Hope you get to read this message. My mobile is ON!!! lol Have to go out today but will post any news when I am home again. Massive hugs!!!!!!

RE: sore Tailbone. I thought it was just me having a c-section and sitting in a bed all day in hospy. NORMAL obviously. I have had it with all three babies.

Have to get organised and get myself ready so when Alannah wakes up for her next feed, I can put her in the pram and head into town - GP for a referral to a new Pediatrician and my Whooping Cough needle, then to Mediacare to claim back, then to a Parents room to top up before we head back home.

xxxxx

[Pretz]

Brydz - Oh how exciting for ya honey!!! Soooo happy to hear that you have some news and a "date" now. I hope that things happen for you before you have to be induced on Monday, but if not, I wish you all the best and hope it all goes well with the birth. Not long now until you get to hold your little boy!! Yay!!!!

Clover & Vix - Thanks for the info re the tailbone/pelvic/back pain. I figured it was normal and obviously like Clover said, that's why they say there's a 6 week recovery period, but I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't the only one (especially since I'm a first time Mummy who has given birth) experiencing this for this long. I have been using my heat pack non stop and still taking panadol and sent DH to get me some ibuprofen at the chemist yesterday arvo and it eases it a little but not for long, so I'm trying to just rest and take it easy when I can.

to everyone else!!

AFM, took Noah to the CHN this morning and got him weighed. Was sooooooo worried that he wasn't gaining enough weight as last week he only gained a little bit, but luckily he gained 210g this past week and the CHN said that was great. He is now 3.98kg's, so nearly back to his BW and I'm happy and relieved with that. He is measuring 55cm and HC is now 36.9cm. CHN said that he still seems a tiny bit yellow from the jaundice, but that it looks better than last week so I'm happy with that too. Now Mummy can relax a little! lol

Hope all you Mummies are having a great day and that you're enjoying the cuddles with your bubs and are able to get some zzzzzz's - I am hoping to have some zzzzzz's soon as Noah just went to sleep!

Love to you all!

[Vixstar]

That is great news Pretz! Always a worry though with babies - are they eating, pooing, putting on weight, reaching milestones etc etc etc! I won't know till Friday at this stage if I will see a Nurse next week. She will be 5 weeks old then. Community Health in Western Sydney Area health is DISGUSTING!!!

Okay, was going to nap but will do housework. DH being a PITA of late...only doing half a job of the kitchen at night, snapped at me this morning coz he was running late....he did not even feed the boys this morning or make his lunch. Got dressed when he should have been walking out the door, then had breakfast and went to the bathroom again, then his teeth....I think we are either in for a massive argument......or something VERY soon! He is already beginning to grope me...ARGH! Men!

xxxxx