October 07 babies!
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Topic: October 07 babies!
Posted By: kabe
Subject: October 07 babies!
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 3:52pm
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Thought I'd start a new thread, as we've had a couple of early arrivals - Sunnyhoney & Ellenmumof2 (who we haven't heard from yet). Sunnyhoney has had a wee girl! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 4:01pm
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Oh yay this is our due date month - thanks kabe!
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 4:10pm
Welcome to "the other side" October Mums!! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 4:43pm
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Oh god, does that mean it is getting really close!!???
Starting to get a bit scared... ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 5:02pm
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OMG! Oct 07 babies already! My Oct 06 baby is nearly 1!
Congrats 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 6:09pm
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Crikey - it makes it very real all of a sudden doesnt it!! Cant wait to see pix of SunnyHoneys little one....
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 8:06pm
I was just about to say the same thing KellzCongrats for all the new October arrivals it must be our turn to move to the toddler section ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 8:27pm
OMG!! october babies are coming!!! that means i have a toddler and not a baby ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 28 September 2007 at 9:18pm
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Lol, I didn't realise this thread would shake up the Oct 06 mums. Sorry about that!!!!
I wonder when we'll hear how Ellenmumof2 got on with her c-section? I also can't wait to see some pics of baby Joy. Makes it all seem very real and imminent now! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 29 September 2007 at 9:53am
Hello to all and welcome from a July Mum  !! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 29 September 2007 at 6:49pm
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You can't be October babies, WE'RE October babies *has a wee panic that her 'babies' are now toddlers* Eek!
Just kidding, congrats guys! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 01 October 2007 at 9:28am
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CONGRATULATIONS, Ellen & Sunnyhunny! All the very very best, you soon-to-be October mummies... exciting times! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 04 October 2007 at 10:24pm
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woohoo just saw this thread cant wait to see all the new arrivals -------------  
 
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 06 October 2007 at 7:29pm
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I have to work out the photobucket thing...
Congrats Ellen!! Two October gorgeous girls . Wow look at all that hair ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 06 October 2007 at 8:48pm
and born on the same day -------------
Kalem 6! |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 06 October 2007 at 8:51pm
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I'm now dying to meet my wee girl!! Congrats again on the arrival of your babies. Looking forward to seeing more pics when you get a chance to post some. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: KateW
Date Posted: 07 October 2007 at 9:32am
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I sencond Kabe! I can't wait to meet my girl too! Congrats both of you, wellcome to the world Joy and Jessica! ------------- ~Our miracle IVF babies~ http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: KateW
Date Posted: 09 October 2007 at 4:24pm
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So how are the October mummies and wee Rex, Joy and Jessica doing? ------------- ~Our miracle IVF babies~ http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 09 October 2007 at 7:01pm
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Well I'm an october mummy too!!
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Posted By: KateW
Date Posted: 09 October 2007 at 7:34pm
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Congrats BabyOnBoard! ------------- ~Our miracle IVF babies~ http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 10 October 2007 at 10:02am
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Congratulations!!! Another october girl
We are doing alright so far. DH went back to work today so am feeling a little lost. But I'm out of bed and doing a few light tasks so it can't be all that bad. Joy is behaving herself so far too which helps a lot. Yesterday she started a feeding schedule of every two hours which was quite tough on me sleepwise. Must have been a mini growth spurt or something. I have upped her intake of EBM to around 110-125ml every 3-4 hours and she seems to have settled into our routine again. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 10 October 2007 at 2:21pm
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woohoo another girl baby We are doing well Jessica is such a angel and so far a easy baby (touches wood) but as my mum said she is number 3 baby so she has to be lol. feeds every 3 hours during the day and up twice at night so have been lucky. She is on the bottle now my milk didn't come in and i started geting some of the feelings i did with madison (PND long story) So midwife and me thought it was best to put her on the bottle. we had midwife today and she is really happy with her even throw she wet her when she was weighing her lol thats the second time jessicas done that and she now weighs 7lb 11oz Can't wait for some more babys to born and the twins -------------
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 12:24pm
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Congrats all the October mums!!
Rex is doing really well. We seem to have a 'sort of' routine in place, he wakes, I feed him, change him, feed him and put him back to bed....ahhhh its a baby's life!!!
I'm getting up between 2-3 times during the night to feed...which isn't too bad. My biggest hurdle was to get Rex to sleep in his cot. He loves his hammock but hated his cot. I now put a warm wheat pack against him when he sleeps in his cot and he seems to love it
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 12:33pm
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hey nikki - glad to hear that Rex is being a good baby - here's hoping we all get ones like that!
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Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 3:08pm
 sounds like your doing great nikki i have hearld hammocks are great my sister in law swears by them she has one for the lounge and her room for my nephews-------------
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Posted By: KateW
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 3:59pm
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2 more days Ellen and I can join in, with you!
How are the beautiful october babies going? ------------- ~Our miracle IVF babies~ http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 5:07pm
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Thanks Ellen, what a huge learning curve ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 6:33pm
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What drama's we've had!
Yesterday my midwife weighed Joy and thought that she was yet again below her birth weight ..so off we went to get a urine test in case there was an infection (poor Bubba) and then off to the paediatrician today only to have her weighed again to find that she is at 3.44kgs! She gained!!! We thought it strange her losing weight when she seemed chubbier than last week. What a relief!------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 12 October 2007 at 9:34pm
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It is huge learning curve nikki i still learning and im on number 3
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sunnyhoney silly midwife how was she weighing her? i went though tre same thing with my son and with both my girls i have made sure the weigh them on the same scales if possible.Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 13 October 2007 at 2:06pm
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She has a portable weighing contraption/harness thingy. I will definitely be getting her to weigh a second time next time. Poor Joy, those urine tests are not nice. Such a lot of stress for nothing but I'm glad Joy is ok.
I'm surprised to see you say you are still learning Ellen. I would have thought a mum of three would have it all sorted. Every baby is different though aren't they. You would have to adjust to each child differently too. Being a mum is such a harder job than I thought it would be. It always looked so easy!! I'm sure we are all doing a great job and such beautiful bubba's as a reward!------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 13 October 2007 at 2:54pm
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Oh how exciting October mummies. Can't wait to see all the pics of new bubbas, makes me want to TTC#2 lol ------------- 
 
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 13 October 2007 at 2:54pm
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Being a mum is certainly a lot harder than I thought too! But like you said, Sunnyhoney, it is so worth it.
What weight was Joy when she was born? Rex was a healthy 3775g. ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 13 October 2007 at 6:14pm
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I can so relate to that! I thought the biggest problems where sleep deprivation and maybe a few latching problems! But I end up with mastitis and raw nipples. Wish someone had told me about cluster feeding - Arabella didn't sleep for the first 2 days and nights she just feed non stop!
It's amazing how fast they grow! Midwife weighed her at 7lb 15 yesterday and her birth weight was 7lb 5oz. . . I can really tell the differance. Glad everything worked out ok with Joy Sunnyhoney!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 14 October 2007 at 11:54am
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I'm so proud of myself, I have survived a weekend on my own My DH has been away for two nights and is due back soon!!! I managed to cope well on my own Mind you, I did have my mum around for most of yesterday and then my brother and SIL around for dinner last night, so I wasn't completely on my own.
I need a jolly good sleep though, but I think thats just the joys of having a baby
Good to hear your baby has put on heaps of weight BabyOnBoard. I'm not sure what Rex weights now, haven't seen midwife since Wednesday. Its certainly a painful experience having raw nipples. I've got one nipple that was inverted and its very raw....does anyone have any handy hints of how ease the pain? ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 14 October 2007 at 6:30pm
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Icepacks/cold cabbage leaves (but no more than 20mins on as can slow milk supply) and Purelan for the nipples. Mine are quite dry and I find it is very soothing.
Joy was 3190gms when she was born. She lost a whole pound in hospital but is now back up to 3440gms ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 15 October 2007 at 3:39pm
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I had a wheatie bag in hospital and that was nice. . But think that was more for the mastitis. Purelan is great!! And I heard that sun is good too but not too much ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 15 October 2007 at 5:35pm
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Sun...what is that??? hehehe I'm so sick of this awful weather we are having!!!
I might have to buy some Purelan...thanks for the advise ladies ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 2:17pm
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Had midwife appointment yesterday, Rex is now a whooping 8lb 11oz!!!! He's put on 11oz in a week!!! I'm so pleased with this growth as it explains all the feeding Rex has been wanting to do and means that my milk is good
Poor Rex has a cold at the moment though, we had a pretty unsettled night last night. Hope everyone else is doing well. I see from the Pregnancy forum that we've got a few more new mums who will be joining us soon ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 3:47pm
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****NEWSFLASH***
kabe is now a Mum!!! Her text as follows: "Baby Eva finally arrived at 11.58am today, weighing 3325 grams. Both r well, but I am stuffed" ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 19 October 2007 at 11:26am
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Woohoo!! Yay. Congratulations Kabe & welcome to Eva. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 19 October 2007 at 8:09pm
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Awesome news!!!! Congratulations Kabe!!! Eva is such a pretty name ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 21 October 2007 at 2:31pm
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I guess I should be joining this group now!! That feels a bit strange! We are finally home from Birthcare after 4 nights - they really were fantastic, and it was awesome to have DH staying with me the whole time. Somehow we ended up with a double room, so it was a bit like a hotel but with a lot of support! We have had problems establishing feeding, Oliver wont latch onto my Right side really, and gets quite distressed trying, so we are really only feeding from the left at the moment. We are expressing from both sides and using the little bit of EBM to top him up and if he is still hungry we are topping up with formula. I dont think my milk has really come in properly yet, so hopefully its going to get a lot easier! At the moment its taking 10mins to expresss 10mls and can feel pretty de-moralising! Please tell me it gets easier! We have only been home for a few hours and he has slept the whole time- thank goodness, as I feel quite overwhelmed by the thought that we are now "on our own" and am really quite nervous! Still DH is being FANTASTIC - I dont know what I would do without him.
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 21 October 2007 at 3:52pm
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Congratulations Sim Sam!
It's nice to be home isn't it. I don't know if it gets easier but I think you get better at dealing with things. We had problems feeding too and I am also expressing. Hang in there! I can't believe Joy is 4 weeks old this Thursday!! Where has the time gone. I feel like I will blink and she will be 20 already. She has caught DH's cold - poor bubba. One very snotty nose makes for a grump baby. Just as well I read some tips on here yesterday, this is such a great site.------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 22 October 2007 at 5:53pm
Here are some pics of Eva.
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 22 October 2007 at 8:25pm
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Congrats Simsam Hang in there, I'm sure things only get easier
Kabe, Eva is so cute
Doesn't it make the world of difference having a supportive husband? Mine has been fantastic, I really don't know how people cope on their own. Sunnyhoney, Rex also caught a cold (from me!!!!). Poor little man. He has been sick for about a week. He is a lot better now though, but it was really hard trying to deal with him and a cold. It really has screwed up his sleeping pattern. Only seems to be sleeping for 2 hours at a time lately, very very tiring  Fingers crossed he starts sleeping for longer periods.
Hope everyone is recovering well ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 22 October 2007 at 10:02pm
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Kabe 0 what a cutie Eva is!!
NikkiB - Hope ev everything works out with Rex. Think Arabella might be getting a cold, her breathing is a wee bit rattley (sp?) at night. Midwife said keep an eye on it. She is 8lb 11oz now! People say shes so little but for me compared to her 7lb 5oz birth weight shes huge!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 3:02pm
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I agree on the supportive husbands. I would have been a complete mess if it wasn't for my DH. Even today he was encouraging me via txt with feeding problems. He deserves a medal or something.
I have no idea how single parents cope!! It must be very tough. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 3:47pm
| Eva is a little cutie Kabe |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 4:05pm
Thanks everyone. We think she's pretty cute 
Sunnyhoney, I'm really struggling with the breast feeding. I'm just finding it so very painful and dread each feed. My nipples are so sore I'm guessing it's because they're getting use to feeding, but also because I incorrectly detached Eva a few times and they're still recovering.
For those of you breast feeding the pain eventually ease up?? DH has been wonderful. We had a shocker of a night last night, with Eva awake and tearful from 11pm - 2.30am. He helped out as much as he could, despite having to go back to work today. I think it was because my milk had just come through and she had over eaten, but still though she was hungry (what mw told me!). My first day home alone has gone pretty well. How are you getting on Simsam? ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 4:54pm
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Why is feeding so painful when its so natural? Humm...I guess the same could be said about labour????
I'm very lucky, I've only got one sore nipple, but I find the pain is a lot better if Rex latches on properly. Just remember, you are both learning, I'm sure it can only get better! Well, I survived my first coffee group this morning! It was so nice to get out of the house and have a hot chocolate for once!!! Rex was a little angel And it looks like I've found myself a walking buddy ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: KateW
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 5:31pm
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Hi ladies
Im back! How are we all doing? congrats all new mummies! What a crazy past few days Zoe has a heart mermour sp? so whe have spent the last week in hospital but both girls are home now and doing well. Zoe will have to have an op tho, not looking forward to that. BFing is going well for us 1/2 boobie 1/2 bottle. hope it gets better for you soon Nikki. ------------- ~Our miracle IVF babies~ http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 6:24pm
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My cousin made a very valid point - how can breast feeding be easy and natural when you don't have someone sucking of there every other day. I think it's definatley a learned thing in our society today.
Kabe - The pain does go away and everything heals well but the minute bubba isn't on properly you know. Sadly Arabella doesn't like to latch well she just wants milk asap, but then I'm still practising and learning. . ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 7:50pm
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Well I guess I join here now!
We came home from the hospital yesterday and our first night went really well (a nice change from the last two sleepless nights). Talamahina (we just call him Tala) is super cute (I know I'm biased) and at the moment he seems to be following quite a predictable pattern - not time-wise, but ordered - feed, change, feed, sleep. I'm not holding my breath though, I know it'll change all the time. Breastfeeding is going well - I just keep an eye on the latch and correct it if it hurts. I'm using Lansinoh and finding that as long as they're kept soft, all is well. I hope everyone else is doing well - it's really handy to hear what you're going through just before I have to go through it myself. |
Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 8:24pm
KateW, I find its full on with one baby, how is it with two?? 
Once again, I think this forum will be extremely handy - knowing what we are going through is 'normal' ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: manz
Date Posted: 23 October 2007 at 9:37pm
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Hi ladies, thought I'd see what was going on in here, it's very quiet in the other thread now! Just making sure you know Peachy will be joining you soon, Lauren Jean born via emergency c-section 3.15pm 21/10!!
Managed with only gas until the very end! Both are well. I'm still waiting....was due yesterday
Your babies are gorgeous, I can't wait to meet mine!! Congratulations to you all!! http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/"> 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 9:58am
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We are still struggling with the breastfeeding (I think half of it is emotional with me!!), I seem to have put a huge amount of pressure on myself to "get it right", and end up in a right state when I dont. Have been having lots of tearful moments where I feel like a huge failure, because the birth didnt go to plan and now I cant feed properly. I know its stupid, but its just how I feel at the moment! We are feeding primarily from the right breast, he doesnt seem to want to latch on to the left at all and gets grizzley really quickly. He feeds to 35mins on the right (mw said not to leave him on for longer than that) and then we are topping him up with formula as well. He is a great sleeper though - once his tummy is full! This morning he slept from 3.30 - 8.30, so we are starting to feel almost human. We are going to see the lactation consultant tomorrow, so hopefully she can help. I really dont want to continue with the formula, but at the end of the day so long as Ollie is happy and healthy I will do whatever I need to do. We are going on our first outing today to have lunch with my grandparents, truth is I am terrified, but I survived the afternoon at home yesterday with DH at work, so am sure we can do this! Kabe - Eva is beautiful, so gorgeous! Well Done! Wonder how Peachy is getting on?
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 12:20pm
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Kabe hang in there. I think it gets better after a while. Expressing is no worse as I get sore nipples from the pump as well. Purelan works great when I remember to put some on!!
Is anyone going to the parent & child show this weekend? ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 1:18pm
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My nipples are feeling quite alot better today (what a weird thing to be talking about, but this whole experience has been unusual, lol)! Managed my first day at home alone yesterday and have just done my first outing alone with Eva to coffee group. It's funny how little things like that are such an achievement these days!
MW visit this morning was really good. Eva has put on a good amount of weight already, so I was worrying needlessly that she wasn't getting enough to eat. Infact, some of the problems I've had with her sleeping at night are likely to be due to her over eating. Have got some new strategies and feeding positions to try. SimSam, I've had some moments of being really overwhelmed with BFing and being over tired and sore. I think we just need to cut our selves some slack and remind ourselves that this is all new and we're doing a great job. Anyway, I'm off to bed as I've been up since 4.45am
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Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 1:34pm
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Kabe, if you don't mind me asking - what strategies did you get given because I think Arabellas problems could be because she over feeds. . ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 3:52pm
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BabyOnBoard, my Mw suggested doing shorter bursts of feeding with severl breaks, to allow baby to register she's full.
So for example, putting her to the breast for 4-5 minutes only, taking her off for two minutes (and changing her position to wind her - over shoulder, sitting on lap etc). Then putting her back on the same breast. She suggested doing this for 3 or 4 times in one feeding session. This way babies tummy has time to register with her brain that she is full and she won't over eat. SimSam, I'm keen to go to the Parent and Child Show on Friday. Just not sure if I'm brave enough to take baby! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: KateW
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 4:09pm
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SimSam and Kabe Im keen to but prob won't take the girls but atleast I will have extra hands to help you guy *+ goo and gaa allover your two* lol ------------- ~Our miracle IVF babies~ http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 4:10pm
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I was thinking of going on Friday too. Maybe I'll see you there. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: porcelina
Date Posted: 24 October 2007 at 5:06pm
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I love the photo of Eva asleep on Daddy So cute!!!
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 7:11pm
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was thinking of going, DH has offered to babysit, but not sure yet. let me know if you are going and i might shoot down depending on how settled he is. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 9:32pm
| Where are the photos Kate W |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 9:40am
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Have decided to go to the show this morning with my SIL. Will have my parents take Eva for a walk in the park and they can txt me if she needs a feed. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 7:26pm
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How did you find the show Kabe?
I was quite overwhelmed by all the stands. But I entered a bunch of competitions and got a lot of freebies and samples . It was a tiring afternoon though.------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 7:47pm
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How many times are you guys getting up during the night to feed?
I'm finding that if I don't have a nap during the afternoon, Rex wants 3 feeds. If I do have a nap, he only wants 2 feeds... ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 10:16pm
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Our night feeds are looking something like this at the moment - between 10-11, then again sometime between 2-3, then he wakes between 6-7 and normally goes back down pretty easily (this morning we went back to bed after he went down at 9am and we all slept until 11.30!!) He is taking a long time to settle down and go to sleep after a feed, so thats a bit of a challenge...but getting the hang of it! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 10:25am
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We have just had a few nights of 1 and 1/2 - 2 hours between feeds and no sleep throughout the day (except short cat naps on me) but last night (and usually) its 9:30 then 1:30 then 4:30 then 7;30 - 8:30 depeding on the size of the 4:30 feed ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 10:26am
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Gosh, that sounds good Simsam! Wouldn't it be nice if Oliver let you sleep in to 11.30 every morning!
Our feeds are looking like this, between 10-11.30pm, 2-3am, 5-7.30am but then Rex won't go back down to sleep. He is generally up until 9.30-11 before he has another sleep (unless I give him a bath with me, and then he goes back down to bed after another feed). I'm thinking I might have to give him a bath every morning - but by that stage, I'm wide awake and very unlikely to go back to bed myself. I'm wondering when the 2-3am feed is no longer required? I find this the hardest feed. ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 11:15am
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Night time feeds for us are at 8pm, 12 and 4am roughly. If she wakes up earlier we just feed her. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 11:16am
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Oh - we have only just graduated to 4 hourly feeds and she's bottle fed breast milk which also makes a difference as we can see how much she's getting ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: EllenMumof2
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 1:42pm
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HI guys Sounds like you are all doing well Jessica is sleeping 8pm-9pm till 1am and then up again at 4am-5am wide awake which has been making the day very long when the other 2 are normally awake around 6am. I swear you never get used to sleep depvation(sp?) even after 3. im thinking im going to start waking jessica for a dream feed at 10pm-11pm and see how long she can go for after that. She is becoming so much more alert and loves siting in her bouncer watching her brother and sister. How do your little ones like the bath? jessica loves it and alaways falls asleep in it if only i could give her a bath every time she needs asleep. We have had a couple of smiles which has made it so much better when your having a bad day -------------
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 2:13pm
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Eva's night feeds are similiar to Rex's:
between 10-11.30pm, 2-3am, 5-7.30am I've found that Eva is difficult to settle after the 2-3am feed and last night didn't settle until 4.30am. Had a very tired, cross mummy! I find it difficult to know what to do when she's unsettled after a feed, as she still looks hungry, but can't be. MW said a hungry baby and an overfull baby look the same, which I thought was interesting. Went to the parent and child show yesterday. Had my mum take bubs for a walk around the park, while I went in. Found it quite interesting, but abit overwhelming with all the people and prams. Didn't end up buying anything but got lots of free samples. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 3:35pm
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sunnyhoney are you expressing breast milk and then feeding via bottle for all your feeds?
Why I ask is I am having huge breastfeeding issues and am expressing every feed, which is hard work but I am determined not to go to formula. I am seeing a lactation consultant on Monday to help me. I feel so guilty not being able to breastfeed, but feel I am doing my best by expressing and I have a great supply too! Am I the only one having b/feeding issues or are there others in the same boat? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 3:44pm
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Sorry should have read the other posts before saying about my b/feeding issues!!
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 4:14pm
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Hi Peachy, welcome to the 'other side' . Its totally normal to have breastfeeding issues with your first bubs I think...it took me almost 8 weeks to finally feel 'on top' of it all , but you get there, and when you do, its so worth the perseverence, so hang in there!
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Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 4:33pm
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Wow I finally make it to this thread. And it's sooooo nice to hear that so many of you are in the same boat as me.
I've had a bit of a horrible 24 hours - Blair had problems settling after his 2:30am feed this morning and in the end DH (who was still up playing on the puter) took him for a drive and sent me back to bed - at 5:30. Needless to say the little man was asleep by the time they got to the end of the driveway. Thank goodness he slept for nearly 4 1/2 hours afterwards. This combined with an unsettled period yesterday and another later ths morning bought the tears on (mine)as I just couldn't settle him and was feeling pretty inadequate. I know that this tough time will pass, and I just need to hang in there, but at the time it wasn't great. Thank goodness DH still has a couple of more days at home. I know I can do this. I survived 4 nights in hospital along with the days - and DH wasn't there 24/7 - and we only called upon the nurses a couple of times at night. ------------- 
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Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 6:02pm
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Oh man, I'm feeling so lucky right now - my boy is doing really well feeding and sleeping wise *touches wood* - but I know it can't last forever and I'm gonna get a shock when it changes!
DH goes back to work on Monday and I'm feeling nervous about that already - a second pair of hands is a godsend. We made all our trips and visits this week while the weather was great and we were both around. I admire those of you who have been out and about on your own as I don't think I'll be managing that for quite a while. -------------   
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Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 27 October 2007 at 7:55pm
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*Lurker In*
Congrats on all your babies ladies.. Sorry to hear about all the b/fding issues, it will get easier.. Fot those having trouble settling their bubs at the 2-3am feeds, i found not waking her a godsend, unless shes done number 2's i dont chnge her and i feed her in the dark so she doesnt fully wake u and she lightly sleeps through her feed.. back in bed straight after and find im only up 20min at the most! Just thought you might like to try it and see how you go. Congrats again and your babies are georgous, i feel like its been forever since Kylah was born but the first month is the hardest, after that it alot easier and the smiles make your heart melt! *Lurker Out* EDIT: Forgot to mention, someone asked how long the 3am continue for.. well kylah is almost 11 weeks old and thats the only time she wakes.. i bath her at 7pm and bed at 7.30 she stirs between 2.30 - 4am and thats when im quick to get her up before she cries or its to late shes awake.. then she sleeps till 7.30 feeds and sleeps till tenish and then up for a few hours.. but in saying that i might try phase out that feed.. your bubbas are still a bit young for that.. but i might start doing a 10.30 feed and she might sleep thru.. YAY i have a plan, thanks ladies ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 28 October 2007 at 12:43pm
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Monster - I feel the same about DH going back to work. Am terrified about doing it all on my own!! Still I know that I just need to get on with it! We are going all out now to try and get Ollie weened off the formula, which is a bit tricky as he is a real little piglet and settles for a long sleep when he has a full tummy, so its a bit of a catch 22. Still we think that a couple of days of unsettled bubs could be worth it in the long run. I put him on the breast to feed, but he is pretty lazy and doesnt make much of an effort and ends up all sleepy and dozy, so I have to take him off and try to wake him up a bit to get him interested. The lactation consultant says its because he knows he will get a bottle anyway....(I am not so sure that he "knows" this already!) and that I have to make him work for it a little harder. Its pretty hard to be firm when they are so cute and even harder when they are grizzley!!
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 28 October 2007 at 1:44pm
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Oh SimSam I so hear you! Lauren just goes to sleep as soon as I put her to the breast! I also have a 5 min let down wait, she goes biserk having to suck suck suck and not getting much, so I give up and give her a bottle of EBM! I have been expressing like mad, so have 6 feeds ahead stocked up in the fridge! At night I just cannot be bothered with the fuss and offer her the bottle of EBM straight away. Hey what ever works and keeps them happy, I say just do what you gotta do!
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 28 October 2007 at 1:49pm
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Sounds like quite a few of us are having issues with bfeeding. My MW was mortified when she saw the state of my left nipple. Has been spending quite alot of time with me trying to get Eva to latch on correctly. She wants me to stick with bfeeding, and will talk to me about epressing later on, once I get bfeeding sussed.
Eva is such a wee angel during the day. However, she had a shocker of a night last night. She was really unsettled and basically screamed from 11.30pm - 3am. Both DH and I are exhausted. I think she had an upset tummy as she did lots of green poos (sorry TMI). Not sure what you can do about that, or if there is anything I could have given her. I wonder if it was due to something I ate yesterday? It's so tempting to keep feeding her when she screams, but I think that only added to the problem. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 28 October 2007 at 3:56pm
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I think its really common for wee bubs to fall asleep at the boob, as its so nice and warm next to mummy etc. , HOWEVER, for those ladies expressing, make sure you get some time with bubs suckling, otherwise you will eventually run out of milk...your boobs only produce more from the suckling of a baby (not a breast pump!) - the more baby sucks, the more milk you produce. You just have to be patient...Bella used to feed for 1 - 1/2 at each feed with her falling asleep and me trying to wake her up etc. but as they get more alert, their feeding improves...Hope that helps a little
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Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 28 October 2007 at 5:59pm
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For those of you with sleepy babes, you might want to try a cold flannel to keep baby awake when suckling. At the hospital when we were trying to get the hang of bfeeding, Tala was really sleepy and lazy suckling and the midwife on duty did everything she could to keep him awake while he was feeding. It sounds harsh, but he wasn't that upset (being on the breast made up for it) and it worked a treat. We had him undressed apart from a nappy and just put a cold flannel on his face and forehead and kept doing it until he got going properly. Best of all, we only had to do that for one feed, after that he was all good. -------------
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 28 October 2007 at 7:13pm
I expressed and fed Spencer for 5 weeks and then when I tried to get rid of my milk that took 5 weeks (and I slept with savoy cabbage leaves in my bra) and in actual fact still isn't entirely gone so that isn't necessarily true, many women express full time, so long as you have a good let down it shouldn't be a problem. I did latch him on in the first 6 weeks but I believe I could have just expressed then as well, if that is what works best for you, do it. Spencer slept longer after having EBM and DH was able to do some of his feeds for me whilst still giving him breastmilk. another lurker leaving -------------
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ShellandBella wrote:Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 7:48am
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Wahoooooooooooo I have had an overnight break through!! I managed to get Lauren fully on both breasts for the very first time!! So this morning at her 6am feed she was fully breastfed!!
Thank friggin god!! Now I have a fridge full of EBM, so its going in the freezer for when DH and I want a night out together!! Man I am the happiest girl in the whole world!! Long may the breastfeeding last from now on!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:09am
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 8:36am
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Thats great that its all clicked for you peachy. Over the next couple of weeks the time she takes to take a food will come down and down and it will be easy sailing. Cool about the EBM in the freezer. -------------
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 9:23am
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Ollie is still being a piglet with the formula! I put him on the breast, and he latches on okay - but sometimes needs a bit of encouragement (we use the cold flannel trick too!!) During the night he wont settle unless he gets a decent top up of the formula - so not sure how we are going to get him off it! Mw is coming this morning so will have a chat to her about it. I am not ready to give up on the breast feeding....we may just have to continue doing both!
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 9:36am
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SimSam can you top him up with EBM?? I will be doing that if Lauren needs extra after a breastfeed, especially, so I can get some sleep!!
Just a thought, as that is what I have thought of doing?? Lauren had formula top ups in hospital last week too, so don't feel bad about it, as long as they have a full tummy IMO!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 10:33am
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I have been trying to use EBM as well, but when I express I am only getting about 40mls after 10mins pumping each side!!! So I dont know whether that means my milk is lazy too - or that he is actually getting quite a lot and there is not much left!!! During the day I am trying to not give him formula - just keep putting him back on the boob if he is still hungry - I want him to figure out that if he is hungry he has to suckle, so figure if I just keep putting him back on the boobie he will eventually figure it out!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 11:43am
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SimSam you are going to hate me for this, but if I express for 10 mins I can get 120-140 mls off! There has to be a reason my boobs are soooooooo huge and uncomy and I guess its because I have oodles of milk!
Lauren hasn't slept since her last feed at 10am, she's just laying there in her buggy looking around. I thought she might still be hungry so offered her a 20ml top up and she spat it everywhere! Obviously she's not hungry just having an awake period! Gosh so much to learn!! Just went for a walk up to the dairy, might be a wee while before I am back running, the walk hurt my c section cut a wee bit! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 12:49pm
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Well peachy, make sure you take it easy with that cut - they heal better if you elt them relax I am sure.
I miss you guys... I have now gone over to using the November board, becuase I was the only original October mummy left... My BP was down today, so back to waiting to see what happens. MW says if I am still in one piece on thursday (next check) then she will book induction for next week... Am sure he will come before then. ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 1:06pm
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Our main issue is getting Eva to sleep. Didn't use to be a problem until a few days ago. She was really tearful and unsettled when we put her down at 6 last night and again this morning. Takes about 1 1/2 -2hrs to settle her, by which time we're at our wits end
Saying that, she had a really good night. I followed Kylahsmums advice with the nighttime feed and she went straight back to sleep after her feed! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 1:35pm
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We are still having moments with cyring wakefull-ness. But I am proud to say I got thru yesterday with no tears!!! DH has been fabulous - poor Blair gets passed from one to the other whenever we can't settle him. I'm definately going to miss that when he goes back to work tomorrow, but 2 good feeds overnight (2:30 and 6:30) also using Kylahsmum suggestion definately boosted my confidence. (DH was awake for the first one, and just sat there and watched us).
On the Mum side of things, I can't believe how much I took for granted the normal things - that seem to flare up post delivery. Bering able to walk at a normal spped without feeling like there is a melon stuffed up 'there'. The spare duvet which was folded up has now gone from the couch. It was there to raise the height a little and provide some extra softness to one bruised and battered area (3rd degree/level 3 tear ). For the first time in over a week, my nipples didn't shreak out in pain when the towel accidentally brushed over them after a shower, and I don't grimmace and brace myself when Blair feeds from my left hand side. Oh the joy in small things -------------
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Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 1:46pm
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Im so glad my advice helped you ladies!! Its how i stay sane and not have to sleep during the day cos she goes straight back down after a feed, as long as i dont miss her stirring and she starts crying otherwise im up for an hour!..
Regarding the expressing, the forst time i expressed i got heaps, like 100ml in 10 min.. but it all disappeared..in the end it was takig me 2 days to get 100ml and that was gone in one feed. It was like my milk was slowly decreasing.. so i introduced a 10.30 'dream feed of formula' and it was the most kylah had ever been settled.. in saying that my milk went away and shes formula fulltime now.. So dont feel bad ladies, sometimes it just has to be! As long as your wee angels are happy and healthy whocan complain! I must admit, i followed all you guys throughout the last month of your pregnancy as i missed my belly sooo much.. So congrats and welcome to motherhood ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 3:26pm
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Hey simsam, the more you express after each feed the more you will end up getting out. 40ml is pretty good to get after he has taken a whole feed from you so don't get down hearted about that. Also you should express 10mins on one side and then 5-6mins on the other. You can also get breastmilk collectors, avent make some really good ones, you wear them on the side that you are not feeding or expressing from and it collects the milk, as you have probably noticed you get a let down or at least some leakage from the other side when feeding, I could get 40+mls that was otherwise being soaked up by a nipple pad you can then freeze in ice cubes or pop in the fridge for later.
And don't get upset about giving formula, it is not the evil that some people like to make out. Spencer had formula top ups and went completely on formula at around 3 months, if they are happy healthy and well nourished that is all that matters, that and a happy healthy mummy. -------------
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Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 29 October 2007 at 6:19pm
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Cuppatea - I never thought of catching all the leaking milk while feeding. . That will surely boost the amount of milk I am expressing off.
Arabella is growing beautifully . . 9lb 5oz she has thrush so is on medication and I am using canestan ointment on my nipples just in case(TMI). Midwife is handing us on to Plunket really going to miss her!
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