***April & May Mummy & Baby***

[Chezza]

Evan had tears this morning. First time - I'm oddly excited about it!

Also received his 2 Grobags this morning, he is such a wriggler and he's over the recommended weight for them. I don't think the chunky monkey will last long in his carrycot though!

Seems to be feeding around 2/3 and 6 which is ok. Trying to head to bed for about half 8, but invariably it's more like half 10/11 by the time he and I are settled. Starting to feel like I'm coping better now, and feel less bad about handing him over to my mum or dad to have half an hour to myself.

DH is struggling though, with being back at work (he hates his job) and then Evan crying and him not being able to soothe him. Think he's struggling with the fact that his life can't go back to normal and he will have to make some sacrifices.

Hey Amy

Glad you are feeling a little better today! Glad to hear Evan is doing well too

My hubby went back to work today too...and despite him loving his job, he hates being there and wants to come home! Bless...cant imagine being separated from Joshua this early on - I really do feel sorry for the daddies.

I think it's great that you have a little bit of extra support from your parents - if you are able to take an hour or two to sleep / shower / chill out - then you should - a sane happy mum = a happy baby at the end of the day! If I lived with my parents, I would be doing the same thing.

Did you try Evan on Infacol or anything yet to see if it helps? Joshua has been an angel baby (god, hope I'm not jinxing it now!) since we started giving him a dose before every feed - he is doing really well on it. I am also using a dummy to settle him (something I wasn't keen on doing) - but I am willing to try anything during these first few weeks / months!

xxxxx

 

[AmyQ]

Evan had tears this morning. First time - I'm oddly excited about it!

Also received his 2 Grobags this morning, he is such a wriggler and he's over the recommended weight for them. I don't think the chunky monkey will last long in his carrycot though!

Seems to be feeding around 2/3 and 6 which is ok. Trying to head to bed for about half 8, but invariably it's more like half 10/11 by the time he and I are settled. Starting to feel like I'm coping better now, and feel less bad about handing him over to my mum or dad to have half an hour to myself.

DH is struggling though, with being back at work (he hates his job) and then Evan crying and him not being able to soothe him. Think he's struggling with the fact that his life can't go back to normal and he will have to make some sacrifices.

Hey Amy

Glad you are feeling a little better today! Glad to hear Evan is doing well too

My hubby went back to work today too...and despite him loving his job, he hates being there and wants to come home! Bless...cant imagine being separated from Joshua this early on - I really do feel sorry for the daddies.

I think it's great that you have a little bit of extra support from your parents - if you are able to take an hour or two to sleep / shower / chill out - then you should - a sane happy mum = a happy baby at the end of the day! If I lived with my parents, I would be doing the same thing.

Did you try Evan on Infacol or anything yet to see if it helps? Joshua has been an angel baby (god, hope I'm not jinxing it now!) since we started giving him a dose before every feed - he is doing really well on it. I am also using a dummy to settle him (something I wasn't keen on doing) - but I am willing to try anything during these first few weeks / months!

xxxxx

I kept forgetting to give the Infacol on the night feeds, but his crying is so sporadic that I don't think it is colic. He has been having a dummy in between feeds which has helped (I was dead against them too), and he's actually slept in the day which means he is less grumpy in the evenings. It's just trying to interpret what the cry is. I keep reminding him that I don't speak baby yet so he has to bear with me!

Fortunately my mum and dad love having us live with them. I was quite concerned about developing PND so having the support definitely helps. I'm sure a couple of days ago when I was having my meltdown Evan was picking up on it and it made him more upset. My mum just takes him downstairs and calms him down and she loves the cuddles xxx

 

[Chezza]

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I kept forgetting to give the Infacol on the night feeds, but his crying is so sporadic that I don't think it is colic. He has been having a dummy in between feeds which has helped (I was dead against them too), and he's actually slept in the day which means he is less grumpy in the evenings. It's just trying to interpret what the cry is. I keep reminding him that I don't speak baby yet so he has to bear with me!

Fortunately my mum and dad love having us live with them. I was quite concerned about developing PND so having the support definitely helps. I'm sure a couple of days ago when I was having my meltdown Evan was picking up on it and it made him more upset. My mum just takes him downstairs and calms him down and she loves the cuddles xxx[/QUOTE]


Ah yes, am looking forward to the day when I am fluent in "baby speak"! These are testing times indeed - this time last week I was pulling my hair out and feeling like a complete failure!! This week has been so much better...long may it continue.

I live a good half an hour away from my mum - and to be honest, I would love it if she was a lot closer. She is coming over a few times a week though, as she does love her grandson cuddles I think babies do pick up on when you are stressed out - so you are doing the best possible thing in letting your parents help. Luckily when I had a mini meltdown last week, DH was still feeling quite sane, so was able to take over for a bit! When my DH had a mini meltdown, I then took control again - just hoping that we don't have a mini melt down at the same time!! That could be interesting lol...

Have you registered Evan's birth yet?

I need to make a Dr's apt very soon to see if I can start driving earlier - I cant wait another 3.5 weeks...it's killing me already and I am so bored!! xxxxx

 

[CeeCee]

Hi girls. Grace is now registered as a real person had a busy day but she was as good as gold

HV tomorrow too.

I had a note in my door from the midwife today (which I thought was strange because she was only here yesterday) turns out Grace has tested borderline for hypothyoridism. MW is coming to re do the blood test tomorrow to rule it out hopefully... Can't find much on google and the bits and bobs I do find worry me a bit. If its not treated early it can cause neurological problems later on but if she has got it she'll be on meds forever poor baby. Fx she doesn't have it x

 

[Jazz]

Wanted to get Eliza registered but women kept on asking was I married to the dad did he no he was a dad and did he know I was there to get her registered without him. Was in front of people in waiting room, didn't want to tell them in front of others due to domestic violence he wasn't around so I left my mum said she will come with me next week to do it xx

 

[babyem]

Wanted to get Eliza registered but women kept on asking was I married to the dad did he no he was a dad and did he know I was there to get her registered without him. Was in front of people in waiting room, didn't want to tell them in front of others due to domestic violence he wasn't around so I left my mum said she will come with me next week to do it xx

Hugs hun, hope it goes better next time xxx

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[vinandbella]

Wanted to get Eliza registered but women kept on asking was I married to the dad did he no he was a dad and did he know I was there to get her registered without him. Was in front of people in waiting room, didn't want to tell them in front of others due to domestic violence he wasn't around so I left my mum said she will come with me next week to do it xx

That's awful!

We were in a private room when we gave all the details.

Ask for a privacy next time, hugs hun

Found a bit of goo in Libby's eye earlier, google tells me more than likely blocked tear duct so gentle massage and breast milk should sort it it's not bothering her at all.



Having a little snooze

Can't believe she's 4 weeks tomorrow! Where has it gone

Hope your all ok


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[CeeCee]

Wanted to get Eliza registered but women kept on asking was I married to the dad did he no he was a dad and did he know I was there to get her registered without him. Was in front of people in waiting room, didn't want to tell them in front of others due to domestic violence he wasn't around so I left my mum said she will come with me next week to do it xx

That's horrible! Hope it goes better next week. They should have been a lot more discreet. Idiots! Xx

 

[Petit Pois]

Jazz that's awful! Really annoys me how some people just don't consider people's situations. Hope it goes better next time.

CeeCee! hope the results come back clear. Stay away from google!

Went to baby clinic today and Daisy is now 8lb! Following the 25th percentile nicely. Went docs and got new prescription for drops for thrush and also some cream for my nips. Hope it sorts it out!


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[CeeCee]

Jazz that's awful! Really annoys me how some people just don't consider people's situations. Hope it goes better next time.

CeeCee! hope the results come back clear. Stay away from google!

Went to baby clinic today and Daisy is now 8lb! Following the 25th percentile nicely. Went docs and got new prescription for drops for thrush and also some cream for my nips. Hope it sorts it out!


Tapatalking!

Thank you.. Fx they do, I know google is evil. I'll ask midwife about it properly tomorrow.

Glad everything was okay today & hopefully the thrush drops help and the cream helps you xx

 

[dragonlady]

hello ladies hope ur all doing well. caden slept through the night last night for 7 hours straight. i didnt sleep so good as every sound he made i was up checking on him and then i kept checking to see if he was awake as was due a feed but nope he was zonked out. we r off to the gp tomorrow finally as been trying to get appointment all week to get my wound infection checked out so while im there ill get my eppie pen updated and also get caden registered. then its rush home as health visitor is due out and need to get a mark on his back checked but i think it is the start of a birthmark. then hubby is off for an xray on his hip then it shopping for food then we have visitors due. im going to be so knackered.

 

[vinandbella]

I'm knackered just reading that dl!




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[CeeCee]

Sounds like a mega busy day DL! Get all the rest inbetween if you can manage! Xx

 

[Chezza]

Hi girls. Grace is now registered as a real person had a busy day but she was as good as gold

HV tomorrow too.

I had a note in my door from the midwife today (which I thought was strange because she was only here yesterday) turns out Grace has tested borderline for hypothyoridism. MW is coming to re do the blood test tomorrow to rule it out hopefully... Can't find much on google and the bits and bobs I do find worry me a bit. If its not treated early it can cause neurological problems later on but if she has got it she'll be on meds forever poor baby. Fx she doesn't have it x

Hope your HV appt goes well today...let us know if you get an update on the blood test xxx

 

[Chezza]

Wanted to get Eliza registered but women kept on asking was I married to the dad did he no he was a dad and did he know I was there to get her registered without him. Was in front of people in waiting room, didn't want to tell them in front of others due to domestic violence he wasn't around so I left my mum said she will come with me next week to do it xx

Jazz, that's awful...how insensitive of the staff!! You shouldn't have had to deal with that at all.

I hope you have better luck next week xxx

 

[Chezza]

Morning Ladies,

Hope everyone is well on this beautiful sunny day!!

A quick question re: bathing...! I have been given the go ahead to bathe Joshua fully now - as long as I keep his belly button completely dry...

Are you all just using water to wash your little ones? Or can I now add a teeny bit of Johnsons baby wash to the water??

Thanks xxx

 

[knopk@]

I'd steer clear of products for now hun esp.before bb is fully healed. I add junior oilatum as DS1 has eczema and it helps him (its liquid paraffin)

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[Chezza]

I'd steer clear of products for now hun esp.before bb is fully healed. I add junior oilatum as DS1 has eczema and it helps him (its liquid paraffin)

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Great, will do - thanks knopk x

 

[CeeCee]

Hiya! HV came & Grace is following the second line for her weight she's now 4lb 11!! And is 1 foot 4 inches Yay!! & got lots of info. HV not coming again til the 4th of June ..

Waiting for the midwife to come do blood test now & will know the results in 7-10 days for that..

Xx

 

[knopk@]

I jusr got a food delivery and my son went downstairs and went quiet...

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