November / December 2012 Babies

Hi Ladies!!!

I've missed you all so much! Sorry for disappearing there for a while, I'm enjoying the time at home so much, and hubby has time off from work too, so it is a bit like a holiday, with anew family member added to spice things up Hubby is still on leave for next week, I dont know how I'm going to cope when he has to go back to work But that is still 9 days away He is SOOO good with little Isla, sometimes I almost feel excluded. Definitely Daddy's little girl!! He changes almost all her diapers, and burps her (for some reason men seem to be better at this!)

As we speak, little Isla is sleeping in her cot. She is actually extremely good. In the beginning she had her days and nights switched around a bit, so was sleeping a lot during the day and then fussing at night. But the last two nights she actually slept much more, had a feed at around 23:00, and then woke up at 3:00, and then at 6:00. So very manageable, but they say it may change once she has a growth spurt

We took her to clinic yesterday for a weigh-in and a talk, she has picked up about 300g since being discharged from hospital last Thursday, so that means she is getting enough milk. I'm SOOO relieved! The breastfeeding is going easier than I thought, she feeds quite quickly (about 15 mins on a side, and she rarely drinks on both sides in one feed). It is excruciating when she latches on (I think she REALLY makes sure to get hold of that nipple) but after that it is not painful. I didnt prepare my nipples at all before birth, only used the Lansinoh nipple cream after every feed. So no cracked nipples yet (hold thumbs) although they are a bit tender.

My cut is healing well, not really hurting anymore and I'm officially off the pain meds after a bit of a bad drug trip last Sunday. I am actually fitting into my bigger pre-pregnancy jeans but I weighed myself yesterday and I still have 5kg to lose to be back to normal weight. 2nd time moms, I'm wondering if there's still some pregnancy weight stashed inside me that I'll lose in the next 4 weeks? Like the uterus going back to normal or water weight? Otherwise this is going to be a very frugal Christmas for me

How are all of you doing? I've been reading through the posts as I got a chance in between naps and feeds, seems we are missing some members... Anyone else give birth yet?

Ok will update later, time to run again...

sorry punchysmum *hugs to you* do not stress too much, relax and i think that you should just take the annual leave that is left and then maternity leave.

i am praying that next week punchy will be big and healthy enough not to stay too long in NICU. i have you in my prayers.

MommyMo you are lucky, enjoy being home and get well rested and ready because two angels is going to be hectic.

Enjoy you evening ladies. Have lots of work.

I have ecoli infection which is opening my uterus badly.
Gyni says she is keeping me here until mon or tues, then will keep baby out...

Not that stressed but confused.

Mosaneo, the reason I'm going back to work is to not stress when I'm home alone.
I will be taking it easy don't worry. Another issue is tat I have used up all my sick days from. Ectopic pregnancy I had, so each time I m sick or on leave it comes from my leave days which are only 8days at the moment.
I'm also thinking of taking unpaid leave but ishh it's going to hit me a bit hard.
Keep praying with me it shall all end. Nd at least I have a manager who understand but a team leader who is full of himself nd thinks that he is the only one who can do as he pleases at work.

Tjo u lucky

Morning ladies, I have neglected the you guyz and I'm sorry. I was busy finishing off @ work, I'm home as we speak. My leave has officially started. Now we wait for the babies, in the mean time ill be washing the clothes (2 items a day lol, being on my feet just isn't for me anymo) and getting everything else ready. Hope ever1 is keeping well

Magz pls take me with, lol

you boss rocks