~February & March Mummies and Babies~

[HeppiBean]

I did it all on my own with my daughter (FOB kicked me out when she was 2 weeks old). I know how hard it is... Just please believe me that it does get easier. To all of you ladies having a tough time... xxx

Mummy to Francesca (born at 13:27 on 10/08/11 weighing 7lbs 6oz, 5 days early) and Benjamin (born at 238 on 08/03/13 weighing 8lbs 15oz, 1 day late).

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[Sassyjane]

Managed to get CJ back down without any sick..... Yaaaay, however, I can't get to sleep, I feel lousy, my face (including my eyes) is itching like mad, my head and throat hurt and I am so restless it's unbelievable, plus I'm starting to get that "bunged up" feeling which I hate, I struggle with my breathing at best of times..... Urgh thanx for giving me your cold Tris..... Just hope CJ doesn't get it, he has enough to cope with poor mite!! Xx


Tired Mummy to Colby Jacques born 4/2/2013

 

[Drummers_wife]

Thanx girls xx what would we do without our lil family xx

Well he went down on his side in bed with me an I successfully managed to transfer him to the carrycot proped him up with rolled blanket to stay on side x
But then I couldn't sleep overtired by tgat point xx
He's jus woken to feed x so managed about hour and 30-40mins sleep and feel better for it x

He does have formula top up once a night but sometimes doesn't need it so I go with flow as what he needs jus frustrating cos I wonder if he be better off fully ff but I love bf and in the day its easy an he feeds and goes down no issues its jus night

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[Drummers_wife]

Ohhhh white noise app may have settled him this time xx
My mum has a stinking cold/virus she looked rough going to bed and she's just txted saying she'll have him for few hrs but ive said no for her to rest xx but lovely for her to offer xx

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[lovelylily]

I don't normally post really on this thread but i do lurk regularly and just wanted to say I'm really sorry to hear you're struggling DW I remember nights like you're having with my daughter and only last night i was crying over the exact same thing to my husband at 4 am. A couple of things I've found have helped are

1) the Aussie Swaddle for stopping Jack getting out of his swaddle. There's a video on you tube which shows you how to do it.

2) Bringing jack into bed with us on nights he just won't settle or having my oh sit up with him for a couple of hours to let Jack and i get some catch up sleep (though sounds like the latter might not be an option for you? ). I find that if he gets overtired cos of rubbish naps in the day or if he's up too long before bedtime then we'll have a feeding session in the night which never ends cos J won't settle back to bed afterwards. Then the fact he's been up so long makes it worse and we're in a vicious cycle. I swore I'd never do it, but bringing J into bed for a lying down feed and letting us both drop off is our only way out of it. I'm planning on sleep training at 2-3 months but you can't teach bad habits before then and i make sure there are no covers by J, and my arm is round him to stop me or my husband rolling near him. It's only for a few weeks and i firmly believe in doing what works for you and fixing it later if need be! Just as long as you don't let it go on longer than you feel comfortable. I know co-sleeping is against sids advice too so it's obviously a very personal choice but thought I'd share what works for us

3) With my daughter giving a bottle at bedtime or at the 10pm feed really helped cos i was exhausted by that point and my supply was suffering, my let down reflex wasn't happening cos I was stressed and tired etc. I gave a bottle of EBM at first and then switched to formula for that one feed and it did help loads just to give me a chance to recharge. My HV at the time suggested it.

Anyway, hope that doesn't come across as preachy or anything. I just could relate so much to how you're feeling and wanted to share what had worked for us

Good luck and look after yourself! X

 

[lovelylily]

Whoops, just seen you posted while i was writing my marathon thread Glad you've found a way through it. Stick at it - soon all this will pass. ... X

 

[Drummers_wife]

Thanx lily xx not preachy at all hun we're all jus trying to find ways of coping xx

White noise worked for 5mins
Ive now changed bum (was lil wet but nothin major) am bf again ill give it until 5 an if he's still not settled then ill try more formula x

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[lovelylily]

Sounds like a plan Good luck!

 

[nicky1987]

Well I'm having cuddles with a snuffly little girl! She loves mummy cuddles!! X

 

[Drummers_wife]

My mum jus come an taken him wouldn't take no for answer so armed with ear plugs im off to sleep and shes armed with dummy, nappies wet wipes and formula if needs be xx

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[Vickyxx]

Hope you manage some sleep hun i also have fussy boy (again ) i got 3.5 hours from 9 - 12.30 and he has been restless since maybe going down for a further 1.5hrs.

We have had two big poos in that time as well one requiring a complete outfit change.

 

[Sassyjane]

CJ has just had his morning feed and is wide awake..... I however am fit to drop
Given him his third dose of ranitidine, so far so good, real test will be a feed minus the gaviscon!!!

Hope you lovely ladies managed some more sleep..... Bless your mum DW, she sounds amazing!!!

Sending lots of love and CJ squiges to our lovely PF family xx


Tired Mummy to Colby Jacques born 4/2/2013

 

[Maddiie]

Hello ladies sorry I've been quiet I've been busy!
Where to start! I had my first night out with my friends on Thursday night... I say night out I was away from Alfie between 12-4am. I wasn't too bad and he was with Paul so I was comfortable with that. Ended up being a good night! I lived feeling all dressed up and it felt nice to get a few compliments too! Then last night Paul decided we were staying at the in laws and i reluctantly ended up having to agree to let mil get up and feed him for the night. My first proper nights sleep in almost year! I feel like superwoman now. Hope your all well. Hows everyone been? Anything planned for your Saturday? Xx

 

[nicky1987]

Does anyone know if you can get Easter cards for daddies? X

 

[diane]

I'm so sorry you've had a tough couple of nights dw hope you got a few hours? Bless your mum x

Sassy glad the new meds seem to be working for my little cj!!!! Give him a cuddle from me n sky x you'll have to tell me when you're round my way next x

Maddie glad you enjoyed your night out! Paul and I also had a "night" out this week; so nice isn't it? Saw your pics on fb you look amazing! So slim!!!

Nicky good question bout the Easter cards! I've just got skyler one but I'm thinking I may have seen daddy ones in card factory? X

Well last night was good for us here. Skyler went to bed at 8 and was totally knocked out lol but then woke screaming at 9 it broke my heart she was literally screaming! Me n hubby rushed in, lots of cuddles, more milk and she's slept all night yay! Still asleep now so woo hoo! Gotta brave tesco today, hope they have some eggs left as I've forgotten to get my nephew anything for Easter oops!

 

[babybee]

Morning all. I had a dumb night! Baby was sleeping from 8, woke at 11.30, fed her and she went back to sleep. 1.30 I heard her waking up, went to pick her up, turns out she's sound asleep! In my sleep confusion I think it'd be a good idea to dream feed. Big mistake! She didn't take much and it woke her up. She wouldn't go back down. She's fallen asleep on me but here we are7 hours later and she's still unsettled.
I'm such an idiot!

Also still at mil's, they want to take her, so I let them. She cries, they give her back but ask to have her once she stops crying. They mean well but they don't realize how stressful it is for me as I'm the only one that can feed her.

Maddie, you looked lovely on your night out!

I'm tired!

 

[Sassyjane]

Just given CJ his first feed without gaviscon, so far so good, keep your fingers crossed please ladies!!!!

Diane, give my gorgeous girl big cuddles from me..... Only paid a flying visit this week, but should be over week after next, will let you know!!! And well done Sky on sleeping all night, will you teach CJ!!!

Babybee, hope little miss settled and you got some sleep!!

Maddie, glad you had a good night, you looked stunning huni as always!!!!

Have a good day my lovelies xxx


Tired Mummy to Colby Jacques born 4/2/2013

 

[Sassyjane]

Ladies I'm worried, just changed CJ's nappy and there was a tiny lump of solid poo and alittle bit of blood in there, think he may be constipated from the gaviscon, just don't know what to do? Gonna see what happens at next nappy, he seems happy in himself but doesn't stop me worrying xxx


Tired Mummy to Colby Jacques born 4/2/2013

 

[clairebear22]

Sorry to all of those who had bad nights.

Ours was a good one, asleep at 9.30, feed at 12.15am & straight back to sleep, feed at 3.45am & straight back to sleep, woke for the day at 6.00am so can't complain

I wish he'd hurry up and figure out this thumb sucking though, i help him and he gets so frustrated with himself when he loses it bless him x

 

[babybee]

Sassy I remember seeing a good article on baby's poo and there was something about that in there and how you shouldn't worry. Let me find it for you.