My gorgeous munchkin Harry :) My body finally did something right!!!

[dyscochick]

Massive hugs Hun, I'm so sorry to hear things haven't got better after having such a tough pregnancy. You are doing brilliantly so don't beat yourself up for going on to the bottle. Take your time, don't end up too engorged, xxxx

 

[ceebee]

Thanks Emma . We're still not managing to go on the bottle yet anyway as got to make sure I get rid of this mastitis first. The Hv is coming on Friday to advise me how to do it properly xxx

 

[ceebee]

Harry was weighed yesterday and he's now 10lbs 14oz! Not too bad although apparently he was slightly under what he should be, though they weren't worried - he seems pretty big to me!

Also, he had his first jabs yesterday - I was definitely more traumatised than him - he seems absolutely fine

I had a sad encounter yesterday as bumped into a woman in the street who I'd met when we were both pregnant. I noticed she wasn't pregnant and asked about her baby and apprently he'd died She tried to keep a brave face, but she saw Harry and burst into tears. Felt so sad for her and couldn't stop thinking about her and also how lucky I was that Harry was doing so well...

In other news, my pelvis hasn't been right since I gave birth and I saw a physio on Monday who said that due to breast feeding the relaxin may stay in my body until up to 6 months after I stop breast feeding! Anyway, this morning I've woken up and it's much worse Not sure if it's due to lugging the car seat up and down 3 flights of stairs or it could be the amourous activity that my DH and I engaged in last night... Either way, I'm shuffling around like an old woman as can't move properly. Just feel like I'm dealing with so much at the moment. Might have to go and stay at parents as can't deal with all the bloody stairs to our flat...

Boooo for me eh? but yay for Harry xxx

 

[dyscochick]

yey for Harry thats a fab weight! if you need to go to your parents for help and support, do it! get the help when you can, dont struggle on, you could do yourself more harm. i couldnt mnage all those stairs without the pelvic probs! i didnt realise relaxin stayed in the system/was produced for so long post birth or with breast feeding!

 

[ceebee]

Feeling a bit more positive today. My mum has been coming every day this week and my sis is coming today so getting lots of support. I'm trying to take one day at a time and stay as positive as possible anyway. Got the HV coming soon so will see what she says too...

Harry is doing well - he's such a cutie We have a little more play time now, although he still doesn't show much interest in toys. He likes it when I sing along to my ipod with him and DH plays a game with him where Harry pushes off with his legs and DH lifts him up - Harry loves to bounce! He's a proper little Tigger Tummy time isn't going great as he hates it, but we try and do a few mins when we can.

We're having issues with sleep as Harry will only falll asleep when we're holding him and during the day will only nap in our arms. It's so hard to know what to do about this as it can't carry on, but don't want to leave him to cry? Will speak to HV about this issue too...

I have decided to stop bf-ing completely anyway and see if it helps my health. I think it will take the pressure off me at least. I know breast is best, but my well being is important too, so hoping it will make a difference. It's so hard to know what's what until I stop and all the hormones are out of my body... I will do it slowly so will be combi feeding for a while...

So glad it's the weekend again - maybe I'll get a lie in!! xxx

 

[Amber8]

Only just found this section hun.

Sorry to hear ure struggling with your health still, it's good u have lots of support around u & u feel u can ask for it, no point in struggling if u don't need to.

Sounds like baby Harry is doing really well.

Xx

 

[CARNAT22]

10lbs 14oz is a fab weight!!! He's a little fatty!!

I am taking James again this coming Friday (he was 10lbs 4oz last weigh-in)

I have his jabs and both our checks on Tuesday, not looking forward to it.

How was Harry afterwards?

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[Daisy2011]

Hi Ceebee how are you doing today. Sorry to hear that things have been getting on top of you and that youve not been feeling well. Hope that you have a much better week ahead.
XDaisy

 

[ceebee]

Only just found this section hun.

Sorry to hear ure struggling with your health still, it's good u have lots of support around u & u feel u can ask for it, no point in struggling if u don't need to.

Sounds like baby Harry is doing really well.

Xx

Thanks Amber Looking forward to seeing your parenting journal very soon! xx

 

[ceebee]

10lbs 14oz is a fab weight!!! He's a little fatty!!

I am taking James again this coming Friday (he was 10lbs 4oz last weigh-in)

I have his jabs and both our checks on Tuesday, not looking forward to it.

How was Harry afterwards?

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Thanks Nat It's lovely to see them putting on weight isn't it but at the same time, not great for our backs lol!

Aw good luck for Tues - Harry was absolutely fine after his jabs but as a precaution we kept him only in his vest all night and got some baby calpol in, but he didn't need it.... xxx

 

[ceebee]

Hi Ceebee how are you doing today. Sorry to hear that things have been getting on top of you and that youve not been feeling well. Hope that you have a much better week ahead.
XDaisy

Hey Daisy

I'm feeling a bit better today touch wood. Just taking a day at a time... Hope all is well with you... xxx

 

[ceebee]

Well, it has been a better week thank God. I've had my mum here every day which has helped loads and I haven't felt too rough. She's coming next week too and then when their guest leaves, I might stay with them for a bit.

I'm feeling more positive too as have a bit of hope now. I saw a chiropractor last week and I'm going to have some treatments with her. She specialises on improving the nervous system and I'm hoping that will help me. I've tried so many things in the past but this is something new I haven't tried so fx I will see some results...

Also, I'm failing in stopping breast feeding. I always thought starting would be the problem but for me stopping seems to be a massive issue! Every time I try my boobs get so painful and engorged and that's after missing just one feed! I'm trying to decide what to do but at the moment am thinking about carrying on breast feeding until Harry is 3 months old, when I will stop completely but just express as that might be easier to wean myself off as I'm more in control. I'm kind of glad in some ways as love breast feeding most of the time

Harry is doing well anyway. He's still crying a lot although some days seem worse than others. My DH is so patient with him, but sometimes, especially when I'm feeling so great, I find the crying very wearing. My DH is also able to bounce Harry up and down for much longer than I can which Harry loves and never fails to stop him crying. He's a right little Tigger!!

Phew! That's enough for now! Fx this week is ok too xx

 

[ceebee]

Harry loves his baths!



Harry is not impressed with his snow suit though



The pic on the left is me at 3 months!



A closer look - can you see the similarity??




xxx

 

[Amber8]

Wow u really can see the similarity!! Lovely pics hun he is gorgeous!

Great to see ure getting support & it's making u feel better.

Xx

 

[timtam78]

Just had a peek at your journal Ceebee!! Oh my goodness you and Harry could be the same baby!!

He's got some cute little faces hasn't he!

So sorry you're still finding some things rough with your health Nice to have your mum around when you need her. Hope the new treatments you have will help too xxx

 

[ceebee]

Can't believe it! I have thrush in my breasts! It burns and I'm getting shooting pains which hurt so much! Just what I need, something else to deal with. Have to give this gel to Harry and put it on my nipples. Not sure it will work though, but really hope so. Ow xxx

 

[Amber8]

Ouch that sounds painful, I didn't even know u cud get it in ure breasts!

Xx

 

[dyscochick]

Never knew thrush could be so bad Hun. Can you breast feed through it like mastitis? Hope it clears up soon and you manage with the breast feeding. Expressing sounds like a plan cos you will be able to control it like you say and reduce your supply gradually. Im so glad you are getting more support though, sounds like your mum and sis are being real supports and I've learnt to take whatever is on offer!

 

[ceebee]

Yeah Emma, I am bfing through it - sod's law Harry seems to be going through a growth spurt and wants to feed even more - my poor nipples!! The support I'm getting is great tho - I never say no these days!! xxx

 

[Daisy2011]

Hi ceebee, the photos are lovely how cute and so like you as a babe!
Good luck with healing up those sore nips sounds horrible. Hope you find something that clears it up.
good luck
xDaisy