~February & March Mummies and Babies~

[jennilisanne]

Feeling surprisingly ok, but still pretty sore downstairs.

Haven't a clue how I'm gonna cope when Matt's back at work. India has a feed that finishes just as Sophia gets up for the day. At the moment Matt takes her downstairs so I can sleep, but that's not going to be possible soon..!

What's really making up for it is India's constant smiles (don't care if its just wind!) and Sophia sitting next to us and stroking Indie's head. So cute. Gonna try and get some sibling piccies today.

 

[Nicnax]

Hey ladies, I am a January mummy, being nosey- hope you don't mind! I just wanted to drop in and say, you will be fine when your other halves go back to work! Me and my little lady have managed two weeks now, and we have been fine! Out of the 10 days, we have had 3 bad days, and 7 great days! We are getting out every day (even if just to buy a paper), and, although it takes a long time to leave the house, it's going great. The best thing is, hubby misses her so much in the day, he looks after her pretty much all evening!

Molly is 4weeks now, and I can reassure you, that things are so much easier already- we are finding our own little routine, and we are really getting to know her, so we have a much better idea of what is going on with her. I don't feel quite so useless when she cries now, and I no longer have the random bouts of tears myself.

Also, from a physical point of view (I had a forceps delivery of a large baby, heavy blood loss, lots of stitches, anaemia etc etc), I am feeling really good! Take painkillers if you need them, and take your time- your body has been through a lot. If you don't have the energy to put a load of washing on- don't! But you will get there! And then you will really start to enjoy your little people!

 

[precious_cargo]

Fab advice nicnax oh going back to work on Tuesday and im scared xx

 

[diane]

Thanks for advice niknax! I can't see how I'm gonna cope without Paul eek I'm aiming to go to my mums everyday and at least im getting some exercise too that way!

Anyone still feeling uber emotional? I keep crying all the time and feeling sad :-/

 

[jennilisanne]

I'd be ok if I was just going to be left with the one! When I had Sophia I had no friends or family around so just had to deal with it and we were ok. But she's going through a naughty (god I hope) phase. So no idea how life is going to be with just the three of us! She and I battle a lot! At least the in laws are nearby this time.

Diane, I'm so glad you said that! Had a major breakdown today when the in-laws took Sophia back to theirs. She'd fallen over twice whilst we were out this afternoon, and neither time she wanted me, just Granny. She's never been very cuddly with me, and I don't want her to be clingy, but I just feel like she doesn't like me at all!!

Already India and I have had more cuddles together, I wasn't able to hold Sophia unless I was feeding her for about a month when she was born.
She's not jealous of me and India, but that kinda makes it worse, she should be a bit!

It's great that some feeds she sits with us stroking Indie's head.

Sigh, being a Mum is hard!!

 

[babybee]

Girls I just saw the advice you have me about feeding and baby blues. Thanks so much.
I am still über emotional, I cry at anything. My mum has the flu and can't come and see us at hospital - because were still here!! Little E put on weight yesterday and lost it today. No idea what's wrong with her. We're feeding her 45-50ml per feed which js every 3 hours and the occasional breastfeeding and she's losing weight. I may up the amount to 60-65 and see if that has any effect. Good news is she's been given the all clear in everything else and we have a healthy baby albeit one with a seemingly high metabolism.

Maddie, my hospital is really good and i like all the midwives and docs but all the nurses in this postnatal section are just like your HV when it comes to bf! I need to express what I can and top up what I can't with formula. I keep getting the exact same comments. I got so annoyed I said to one of the nurse that it was all a matter of opinion and that right now all I cared about was my baby gaining weight not a dumb theory about the development of a breast fed baby. She just laughed and laughed. Whatever.

How is everyone??xxx

 

[precious_cargo]

My sleeping Success from last night has been short lived (

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[Maddiie]

Resorting to going out for a drive because all he does is scream. Stop off to get a cheeky burger in maccies sat waiting in the drive through and he just starts screaming because the car has stopped =/ my boobs are killing I've had enough. Loosing the plot here =/ feel like I have no one to turn to and I can't handle this its all he bloody does at night.

 

[precious_cargo]

Madiie this is also my life at the min on a night we turn into a demon child!!! Sorry I dobt have advice just wanted you to know you aren't the only one xxx

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[Sassyjane]

I wish I could help you ladies so much, I can't imagine what it must be like for you!
Is it wrong that I'm actually looking forward to my OH going back to work? I have him at home for another 2 weeks, I may not be responsible for the consequences!!!!
My boobs are killing me this morning too Maddie, and mine are leaking everywhere, I don't have a bra on at moment as I have an infected rash between them caused by wearing a bra and getting "hot and sweaty" in there, was advised by mw to have some "free time" to help it heal, this is all well and good but I've had to change my top twice!

 

[diane]

I just wanna give you 2 a hug xxx can't imagine what it must be like for you both xxxx

I'm glad I'm not alone in the emotions; I feel bad that I feel this way cos skyler is *touch wood* a really good baby, I just keep getting weird nostalgic like feelings; sadness that I feel I'm getting old now!!!! Finding it hard to be round my parents too cos they keep reminiscing about me being a baby and getting sad :-/ oh well.

Hope everyone has good days today!

 

[jennilisanne]

I had a very good morning, as Sophia was at Granny's, so I slept (oh took Indie downstairs!), woke, took breckie to bed and watched Dr Who, had India brought up, fed, finished my book, put Indie down, we both slept. Fab!

Just had Granny and Grandad round to drop Sophia off. They mean well, but they're a bit too generous!! Kept insisting to take our washing to do (MiL doing post birth pants, no thanks!!!!!) and they've decided to do shopping for us and come round on Tuesday. Er, we already have midwife, my mum and I need to go to the hairdresser for a consultation for my Thursday apt. So going into town anyway and already have a busy day. We're not housebound! And we're doing our own big shop in Thursday..., ugh!!!
Sorry!!! Just feeling a bit smothered!!
Went into the kitchen yesterday to find MiL just about to clean the cat tray (who does that in someone else's house?!!) and I was like, it's fine, I only did it this morning!! Damn, no wonder we get through the litter so fast if she's doing it whenever my back is turned!!

Whoops, another sorry!!

 

[HL28]

Hey Feb mummies and babies I can join in here now!! Hope u r all well xxx

 

[jennilisanne]

Yay of course!
Remind me of your lo's details and I'll update the list!

 

[babybee]

Maddie you poor love! i have no idea what to suggest! Have you tried one if those Hoover/hair dryer apps by his basket? I know it can soothe them sometimes.
Good news at last, were finally home! Elisabetta's appetite has suddenly grown, she's now taking up to 80mls in a feed - is this normal for a week old baby? She's also making motions to feed when she wakes and is hungry and takes to the breast now. I'm so pleased and proud of her. Long may it continue.

Now I'm home I'm completely terrified! My oh has to go back to work tomorrow for just the day and I will be left with the little one! So nervous!

How's everyone else's day gone?
Xxx

 

[Sassyjane]

Yay babybee that's such fantastic news!!!

I think the novelty has worn off for numnuts, I have had little man in with me all night last night and tonight, so he can "sleep"!!! If CJ cries he just sleeps right through it, doesn't hear him at all so can't leave him with him, would be too scared!
Just asked him to carry the basket upstairs for me with lil man in cos I needed to bring washing up as my bed needed making and he sighed as if to say "oh do I have to" argh!!!!
He says he is so tired, he wants to try getting up to express and then feed etc!

Sorry ladies just needed to rant! Gonna try and sleep b4 little man stirs again! X

 

[HL28]

Jenni-7lb 12. Still no name how bad is that!!!! Just read first page we're co sleeping breastfeeders here to. Only way to get some sleep. Well not that we've had much. Serious after pains! And sore boobs, milk not come in yet xxx

 

[diane]

Sky fed at 11 last night (vomited all over dad for first time too lol!) then my husband woke me up at 4 to say she needed feeding as she hadn't stirred at all for her feed. Is this normal??? My midwife said 5 hours is the max between feeds, I can't believe if Paul hadnt have woke then she would have gone longer feel like a rubbish mummy! Shes not fed since then either, I tried her at 7.30 and she wouldn't have any of it. Just gonna try her again now. She is drinking 120ml per feed, so I'm happy she is getting milk and she's averaging 5/6 feeds of this a day so I'm hoping she just isn't a grazer and wants it all in one.

How was everyones nights? Was a bit quieter in here so hope you all slept!

 

[Sassyjane]

Diane, my monkey can go ages between feeds if he wants to, and often doesn't stir till he is ready, then takes loads at once during the day! And there is no way you are a bad mummy not waking up! It sounds like she is feeding really well, so don't let yourself get stressed about it! She is taking more than CJ, he is only taking between 60/90ml a feed, but does want feeding every 2 to 3 hours!

We slept really well, CJ I think is starting to get the day and night thing after me bolloking his daddy for trying to keep him awake at the wrong times! He has been up since about 8:45 this morning and we have been playing!! Mummy isn't doing so good today though, I have a really upset tummy, not sure of its something I've eaten but I'm in agony!!!
Having a pj day today at home as not stopped since coming out the hospital! Xx

 

[jennilisanne]

My night was ok once I'd put India in bed with me propped up (Matt's in the spare room, lol!). Sophia's got a cold so he thinks India might have one too, but I think she's just grumpy and doesn't like being laid flat!

Don't get upset about not waking Diane, you're exhausted and need sleep, and she's not going to starve, she sounds like she's doing really well.