January 2010 for all moms

Juno I have a lot of help, maybe too much help. Two domestic workers, two gardeners and a house keeper. My partner is OCD and likes EVERYTHING clean and on its place. He is quite painful that way. I get extremely bored and have no friends or family here. My sister is studying at UCT and visits during holidays - I really look forward to those times. Not many activities around here either for moms and tots. I have found a mom and baby swimming class that i will be joining in a few weeks, hope it will be fun.

Luke eats quite a bit of solids - lots of fruit and veg and yoghurt. He is also still breastfeeding like a newborn Every few hours he drinks, if he sees it he wants it. I went to the clinic and I weigh him every week and he is picking up weight.

I was also on anti depressants before I fell pregnant, but stopped taking them when I found out I was preggies. I haven't gone back on them since giving birth and I'm coping (most of the time).

Juno and Sam you both had quite traumatising birthing experiences, how did you cope?? Did you guys have a lot of support??

I’m already struggling to keep up!

Charlotte it’s a pity that things degenerated to the point where it became necessary. I have but one thing to say - thank God I chose a career that is predominantly male! Moving on…

Liam drinks about 500ml a day sometimes less. He gets a lot of calories from food and I would say the split at the mo is about 50/50. I’m also doing a combination feeding. Also do the whole Bumbo routine.

Kyoto I’m the other way around Joburg born but moved to CT. The difference being though that I don’t miss Joburg. I honestly think that SAHM’s with little to no help must have one of the most difficult jobs around. Who else is on call 24 hrs a day...I’m a wanna be SAHM myself though with help! I’ve reached a point where I wouldn’t mind taking a couple of years off while I have kids. The sleeping is a difficult one. I doubt very much that it’s abnormal though. Maybe he’s not getting enough at one sitting. How much solids are you feeding him? I can’t imagine what it must be like having a surprise like that – Liam was planned and I still burst into tears when I found out!

Sorrel no not gluten free just normal but as natural as possible. My feeling is that I may as well learn now what he has a problem with. So far he’s fine with eggs incl. whites. Haven’t tried fish yet. I found pasta screws with tomato, spinach, plain, beetroot and butternut pasta. Also nice to start teaching them their colours. I have never met anybody who had pre but have heard about it .I had a postnatal – or rather post traumatic stress. Hope you’re ok now. Hmmm age also counting against you – lol. We’re going to have to share at some point you do realise...

Sam that’s terrible – so glad you now have Logan. I want to get a jumper. How stable does baby have to be in terms of balance and general mobility? So they can’t do a 360 can they? I used to be terrified of BLW but am far less nervous. This was actually due to my partner who lead the way and once I saw Liam was actually fine my fears just settled. I just had to see it to believe it.

goodbye ladies, nice chatting, have a good evening.

Im also on my way have a wonderful evening everyone, im so glad i can chat with all of you and feel comfortable!

anyway chat agian tomorro

Good eve ladies, im out of here!

Break a leg Charlotte!

Wow Sam, having your baby in ICU must have been traumatising, I'm glad he is healthy now.

Good luck for your interview Charlotte, hope you get it. What is the position by the way?

Thanks for starting this thread Juno.

I use the Johnsons body wash on baby, he doesn't have any major skin issues.

Thanx Charlotte,

My DH also gets bad eczema and we use mylocort for him and it works like bomb, but im not sure if the baby can use it.