bugger. I just lost my whole post. I'll try again.
Deana- fuzzy is right, babies don't need water. Someone recommended it to me the other day, so I did some quick research and found out they get enough from BM or FF, and it's not recommended until at least 6 months as it interferes with their ability to absorb nutrients from BM or FF. It looks like you're only giving Blake a small amount, but I wouldn't give him more than that unless your dr ok's it first.
Buzzie - thank you. That night sounds really horrible, sometimes it must be just so hard.. You have done, and are doing, an awesome job. You're right about the way things could be with a partner though, I'm very happy I don't have to put up with someone else needing my attention, especially if they are like the guys I end up with! I had a beautiful moment with Isaac this morning, we had such a bad night but this morning when I woke up my eyes slowly opened and right there in front of me were my bubs beautiful big dark eyes gazing into mine. Like he was waiting for me, or like we were just in tune and woke at the same time. That moment just filled me with so much love, so special.
I can't imagine the hurt you're going through right now Buzzie, big hugs, and feel free to vent.
fuzzy - good luck with the immunisations.. and how fast are the weeks going!
dory - We had a bad night here too. Isaac would cry whenever he was laid down, every time I put him in bed, turn off the light then get in bed myself he cried, so I'd get up again. Boob soothing worked here too, but it was just like he was snacking and not having meal size feeds so it felt like we were constantly up feeding. We got a couple of hours sleep this morning though, and he had a growly belly and huge loud poos this morning so I think it was a tummy thing which would explain why he needed to be upright a lot. Thanks about uni, but I'll have to see how I go with it. Just hoping I can do it, especially after nights like last night.
I don't think it's too late at all to be organising a ceremony for your angel babies now, it'll never be too late to do things like that to honour them.
Apes - I was told the carpal tunnel would just go away, but if it doesn't there's a procedure they can do to fix it. It's so painful sometimes. Don't beat yourself up about using formula, not everyone can bf and it is incredibly hard those first few days and weeks. Those bargains sound awesome, I love shopping for 2nd hand clothes. Most of the stuff is in great condition, the op shop here has baby clothes for 4 pieces for a dollar, love it!
I'm not going to get anything for Isaac for xmas. I'm not being a meanie, but he's too little to remember it, let alone to know what a present even is. I know his nanna and aunties will buy him something though. But I really think xmas is out of control, so commercialised.. it seems to be all about retailers telling us to buy more stuff. I don't know, I think my views have been changed by spending last xmas in a country where its all about spending the day with family, going to church (I don't, I'm not religious.. and christmas is a religious hoiliday after all), eating, dancing, talking and laughing.. no presents were given. A Tanzanian friend of mine told me that a few years ago his mum worked for a german family who gave presents for christmas, so she thought she'd do it too that year. My friend and his brother and sister all got a new pair of shoes at the end of their beds on christmas morning.. he was so happy when he told me about that. So anyway, I suppose my opinion now is that it's a religious holiday, not about shopping. I'll spend xmas day with my mum, I might even go to church just to be part of the day with people who believe in it, just like I celebrated the end of ramadan last year with a muslim friends family. I know I'll be seen as an awful mama if I do the no presents thing when Isaac is older though so next year I'll probably give in to the pressure and go spending
edit: I mean no offence to anyone here about christmas shopping, just got carried away typing! I know how much kids love presents
Last edited by bec293; November 15th, 2010 at 12:34 PM.
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