***January 2017 mummies!*** 3rd Trimester

[KateK]

Anyone heard from Millie? Did I miss her birth announcement? So much is happening, I can't even remember what day it is. LOL!

I was thinking after her too! She was set to be induced on Sunday but she's gone very quiet so I wonder if something's happened?!

 

[BlondeP]

I'm struggling, last night was the worst so far but geez I don't know how much more i can cope with! It's making me not want to hold or cuddle him when he is awake or happy as I'm just exhuasted so leave him lying down as long as I can for a break I feel horrible. I can't tell what his mood is like half the time either so I constantly feel like he's unhappy and I can't fix it.

Laura you have two babies - that's twice as hard plus you're pumping which makes life even harder. Don't feel guilty about OH helping at night. I think my OH has realised now that going back to work in a matter of weeks for me is totally unrealistic.

Kate, I feel I should know what colic is ... Can you explain? The HV mentioned something about it but didn't say what it actually was. I've got some of that stuff in the house so light try him with it.

I hope Millie is ok xxx x

 

[Papermoon]

Oh wow you poor thing Abi! I feel tired now so I can't imagine how I'll feel in 3 weeks! I know you must be exhausted. Yes it's amazing what the moms of twins can do and how they are coping because one baby is takes up all your time. Wew! The days are all just blending in together now. LOL

 

[Sprout]

Mr Camille managed to let me get some photos today! I have to laugh though - he has to be the hardest baby I've ever worked with...

 

[Papermoon]

Oh Sprout!! Those pictures are beautiful! Wow!

 

[KateK]

I'm struggling, last night was the worst so far but geez I don't know how much more i can cope with! It's making me not want to hold or cuddle him when he is awake or happy as I'm just exhuasted so leave him lying down as long as I can for a break I feel horrible. I can't tell what his mood is like half the time either so I constantly feel like he's unhappy and I can't fix it.

Laura you have two babies - that's twice as hard plus you're pumping which makes life even harder. Don't feel guilty about OH helping at night. I think my OH has realised now that going back to work in a matter of weeks for me is totally unrealistic.

Kate, I feel I should know what colic is ... Can you explain? The HV mentioned something about it but didn't say what it actually was. I've got some of that stuff in the house so light try him with it.

I hope Millie is ok xxx x

To be honest sweetie it's a glorified name for a fussy baby and is one of the go-to explanations for a baby that struggles to settle.. Classic signs are baby drawing knews into tummy, clenching fists and generally looking frustrated. It's thought to be associated with wind which is what things like infacol help with. Also try bicycle legs - lay him on the floor and pump his little legs towards his tummy gently in a cycling motion. Used to get some mega farts out of Poppy You have all my best wishes my darling I know it's tough xx

Sprout, oh my goodness that turned me to mush!! So adorable! xx

 

[BlondeP]

Thanks Kate, il try all that and cross my fingers it works. Xxx

Oh sprout, look at your beautiful babes! Wish we had a newborn shoot now xxxx

 

[Papermoon]

I'm struggling, last night was the worst so far but geez I don't know how much more i can cope with! It's making me not want to hold or cuddle him when he is awake or happy as I'm just exhuasted so leave him lying down as long as I can for a break I feel horrible. I can't tell what his mood is like half the time either so I constantly feel like he's unhappy and I can't fix it.

Laura you have two babies - that's twice as hard plus you're pumping which makes life even harder. Don't feel guilty about OH helping at night. I think my OH has realised now that going back to work in a matter of weeks for me is totally unrealistic.

Kate, I feel I should know what colic is ... Can you explain? The HV mentioned something about it but didn't say what it actually was. I've got some of that stuff in the house so light try him with it.

I hope Millie is ok xxx x

To be honest sweetie it's a glorified name for a fussy baby and is one of the go-to explanations for a baby that struggles to settle.. Classic signs are baby drawing knews into tummy, clenching fists and generally looking frustrated. It's thought to be associated with wind which is what things like infacol help with. Also try bicycle legs - lay him on the floor and pump his little legs towards his tummy gently in a cycling motion. Used to get some mega farts out of Poppy You have all my best wishes my darling I know it's tough xx

Sprout, oh my goodness that turned me to mush!! So adorable! xx

Oh wow Kate you are full of good ideas! I like the leg cycling thing, I'm gonna try that with T.J. And what does "drawing knews into tummy" mean?

 

[KateK]

Sorry - knees! Typo

 

[Papermoon]

Ooooh okay LOL! I thought it was another expression I had not heard of before LOL! No problem.

 

[FBTTN8079]

Congratulations girls to all the new babies they are just divine x
Laura I also do all the feeds pretty much same as abi. Hubby helped with the night feeds in the first two weeks but when he went back to work I didn't expect him to help as he would be shattered. He helps in the day /eve when he's home. At night I have a twin pillow so feed both at the same time. I have to admit I've hit a bit of a wall & im knackered! Hubby's been out tonight & last night & i could have done with him being home, I'm tired and emotional & could have just done with the company! He'll be asleep as soon as he comes home.

Boys are doing well, they were weighed yesterday & H is 7.7! And A is 7.3!! A whole 1lb each in 2 weeks!
A has a hydrocele so have to monitor that. X

 

[FBTTN8079]

Has any one had their period yet since having babies ? X

 

[Laura1992]

I'm still postpartum bleeding, so period for me yet.

Sprout those are beautiful photos! How long did it take you? We had a newborn photographer over here the other week and it took him 3 hours. I think he's got 10-15 good photos out of that, so I appreciate it takes a while.

Think you ladies that are doing nights and days on your own are amazing.

Attached is a photo that I just took which sums up today..

 

[FBTTN8079]

Gorgeous photos sprout x

Ah ok, I bleed for 4 weeks postpartum and I think period may visit soon !!

Bless them Laura taking it in turns ! So cute though x

 

[Holdingthumbs]

Argh feeling so left out on here nowadays!

Went on an active birth workshop today and got to look around my hospital's birthing centre which was great, but am so hideously anxious that I'm going to go too far over and have to be induced - which will mean I'm forced to go to the labour ward instead. Still a week and three days until DD but seems like an eternity...

 

[Papermoon]

Aaawww so adorable Laura! How do you tell them apart? With nailpolish?

No I'm still trying to stop postpartum bleeding so no regular period for me yet.

Aaawww it's okay Holdingthumbs! You're almost there!

 

[Laura1992]

Don't Thumbs, we're all really looking forward to the rest of the babies to arrive! It's just that bit towards the end that feels like it draaags because all you want is to hold your little baby. I remember wanting to kill any friends/family that asked "are they here yet?" in like the final 6 weeks..

Papermoon do you think they look that similar? I think they look so different now, although only my dad consistently gets it right apart from OH and I. Bit embarrassed to say that they were called "pink hat" and "yellow hat" for the first 4 days of their lives and I couldn't tell them apart for that time. The doctor came in the room at hospital on day 3 and asked "I need to weigh twin 2? " and I was like "CRAP their hats fell off..". We felt sure enough to cut the hospital tags off on day 7 lol. xxx

 

[BlondeP]

Sarah, I got really naggy when my OH stayed out with work mates after a shift at his bar job until 12:30am for drinks so well done you for keeping your cool with yours lol! I'm still bleeding but likewise il think it's stopped then all of a sudden it will come back with a vengeance again. I've been wearing my tena lady pants to bed as they are way comfier and more reliable than a pad at night and OH says 'bed time now, time to put your nappy on mummy' ... So not funny! Lol

Thumbs do t be daft, I can't wait to hear yours, Kate's & Millie's news! I'm ever so jeakous you are so far gone though, I feel I was robbed of the later stages of my pregnancy and really miss my bump.

Lol Laura, I'd be the same! I panicked for the first few weeks that if the midwives mixed up bobs with someone else that I wouldn't notice !!

xxxxxx

 

[BlondeP]

And I agree, they look very similar! So cute! xxxxx

 

[Blueflower]

Gorgeous pics Sprout! And that photo does sum it up with twins Laura!
Made me laugh about mummy nappy Abi!
We had a bad evening. I had fed them for 3 hours on and off as they kept falling asleep, unlatching etc, finally got up to the loo and they both started screaming. DH was in the garage. Put one in a sling and made some tea when a massive clot came out. Was really upsetting. DH made me go for a lie down but then he was left with them screaming. He took them out but was so stressed when I woke up. We are both exhausted.