August-September 2010 Moms

Hi everyone, seems im not the only one that has been having a tough time, Scarlet also seems restless.

I in for the meet but could you guys please let me know what time and address with some directions, i will also be coming from the N1 canal walks way.

Soooo excited

Girly, Nikki & Mommy2J, really sorry to hear that you had a rough day yesterday Hope today is MUCH better for you and your LO's.

Nikki, Emily loves playing on her tummy, bt definitely not leaning to 1 side at all, so does not look as if she will be turning herself over anytime soon. She has more than doubled her birth weight though.

Emily went back to sleeping a full night again last night, for the past week or so, she has been waking for that 2AM feed again. So, I was really happy to see that it was 5:45AM when she woke for the first time this morning.

As for sleeping on the tummy, she is a very restless sleeper, so we hear her throughout the night and dh and I are both very light sleepers. I know its still not safe, but I am more paranoid with her on her back and scared that she will throw up and choke because of the reflux, even when she is on her side, she turns her face upwards, so she can still choke (wish this reflux stage would be over already). Paed said I could give her gaviscon if it starts to bother her, but that it could cause constipation. So, since it does not seem to be bothering her at all, I would rather deal with changing clothes, bibs and sheets all day than for her to be constipated.

Girly, K really does seem to be loving her mobile - the pics are adorable

Seems like we all had a bit of a tough day yesterday
P also fussed and cried a lot, also think she is teething and has itchy/sore gums. Using Ashton & Parsons baby powder every morning and evening, seems to help a bit.

babyzee, F is adorable, what a cute smile!!! They eventually do refer the bottle because they is not much work involved in drinking, whereas with the boobie, there is plenty! But some babies still prefer the comfort of suckling a boobie.

Charnanay - I had a EDD of 1 Aug, but was induced on 25 July so not really an August mommy, but have been following and posting on this thread for a while. I try to give her tummy time at least once a day and sit infront of her with a toy or rattle. Then I used to gently turn her onto her back so that she got used to the sensation. When I took her to the clinic at 15 weeksn the nurse said that she looks like she is ready to turn over and she was leaning to one side taking the weight on a straightened arm whilst on her tummy.
WRT solids, she is definaitely showing an interest in our food and watches intently at the table she can hold her head steady but has not doubled her birth weight yet. Although I can't wait to introduce her to solids I want to wait until she is ready. Will see what her paed says on Friday.

Girly, K is looking so grown up and happy in those pics you posted on FB yesterday - such a gorgeous smile! She reaches for toys if its within her reach and it goes straight into her month. Have to constantly sanitize everything. So glad I deceided on those sponge tiles for the floor in her nursery as its so easy to clean and lovely for her to play on.

Last night P got up at midnight for a feed. Fed her in our bed and made her sleep again but then I fell asleep with her in my arms in a sitting position. Got up an hour an a half later and thanked my lucky stars I didn't drop her! Not very safe and very silly of irresponsible of me, I was very tired because I can't even remember dosing off!
Got up again at 4h45 for a feed and played with her dad and back to sleep at 6h30, amazingly still asleep now!

LOL Girly- your not alone i had a tough day 2.

Ooooh look at how cute your LO is! Cant wait to see/meet all the LO's & mommies

Anyone else keen?
I am waiting on M2M for good directions from the N1 and then I'll send you a PM with directions.

Eek good luck going back to work. DH said today he doesnt understand why maternity leave means going back to work when baby is 3months, cos thats when they start becoming 'fun'.

BabyKs mom ditto on the weight loss. Your story sounds just like mine. Still have 6.5kgs to lose, but I stay hungry and thirsty with breastfeeding, and I have a very sweet tooth - must be energy craving. But I'm trying to find some inspiration to eat better. I get to pilates once a week but the last 2 the babysitter (granny) has had a tummy bug so I couldnt go.

M2J shame sounds like your evenings are quite hectic. I have the same issue with overstimulation during the day. So I am limiting this as much as I can. Just a couple of toys/mobiles, and talking with mom. It seems to be getting better. She also doesnt sleep well during the day. Wakes after 30mins, then I pick her up and try get her back to sleep but in my arms. Sometimes she'll go another 30mins but only if in my arms the 2nd stretch and much lighter sleep.
Re sleep - do you still swaddle her? Maybe if you do, and tuck two rolled receivers next to her so that she feels snug she may sleep better on her side?
I am personally very fearful of tummy sleeping especially while I'm fast asleep as I sleep very deeply and only wake when she wakes for her early morning feeds. They do tend to sleep deeper on their tummies, but this is part of the risk of SIDS is that they go into such a deep sleep it can cause going into a coma. The sister at the b/feeding clinic suggested I let K sleep on her tummy while I'm awake and once she's sleeping deeply turn her onto her side or back.

NikkiP its always nice to see your girls progress since Peytons a few weeks older than K.
She sounds like a very pleasant happy little girl who is developing so nicely!
Does she go for toys on her own or just hold on if you give it to her? At what age do they start grabbing for things? I'm patiently waiting for K. She'll hold something if I give it to her but only as a reflex.

We have a teething baby Since Thursday she's been quite niggly. Saturday was really bad and we had to leave a party early even though MIL took her home at bed time so that she'd go sleep. Yesterday was fine but today its bad again. She is gnawing so hard on her knuckles its leaving red marks on her hands. So got the teething toy out and got DH to buy some Dynexan (?) for some relief. May also give ponado till it dies down. Some of the other remedies are only suitable from 6months.

She loves her new mobile and was talking away and laughing at it today. No grabbing yet.

Its 9pm and I'm dishing supper! Today has been really really tough, lots of swear words and ready to throw things. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Babyzee, Fayaz has the cutest cheeks looking forward to meeting u on wednesday.