June 2010

ok back to la la land for little boeta

alex - u lot must just tell me when i start annoying u with to much info

its just lea was colic and i had to leanr so much with her that i would like to help others avoid the frustration i had with a difficult baby

lucy - ok re niggles if u stick to routine then london will eventually completely submerge into night and day and settle for longer stretches

so u bath at 6 followed by massage and bedfeed (bedfeed must be done in very little light and no noise) then start listening to his noises at night babies have a very distinct noise when they are awaking and ready for feed - dont wait for cry it sounds like a grunt (clearing of throat) he will start in his sleep giving of these little grunts/sighs pick him up immediatly change nappy in dark and feed asap - mostly this will be done in silence then as he isnt fully awake but this way u catch him before upset - burp him slightly and lay down again if he doesnt settle straight away give some more gripe water and dummy and firmly change him to other side and cover back up

what helps is to cocoon them totally with blanket leaving very little gaping hole and then add a weight on tummy (best done with bean bag i made u all buy this all reminds them of womb and gives comfort

if cramps start (their legs pull up and body folds at tummy) give gripe water and get heat on tummy with bean bag or firmly holding your hand over tummy - taking into own bed and draping over tummy or arm to put pressure and heat on tummy works too

serious cramps will need movement, heat and gripewater unfortunately this is the pj drill

then when daylight greet them and talk to them making sure they get its day once they settle in the night becomes placid and predictable

morning all!

Simone- i get more movements on the right! At app today, they said that the menstrual cramps and backache are normal, just ur body releasing hormones. The labour pains run across ur lower tummy and feel abit tight- those are the ones i need to take note of. So lets see if i make it to next app. Mark is convinced baby will be born on monday, im just hoping he wont be too big. Any idea of ur baby's weight?

Nelria- as always, a very informative post, thanx! Had no idea there were so many positions to breastfeed. Look at u! Feeding xen and typing a post, go mommy!

Chat later!

morning girls ooooooooooh morgan today is your day

alex, simone hang in there your time is close

eve - re nipples yes let them heal 1st then try again also keep trying the not liked breast first, squirt a bit on his lips if he is hungry enough he will latch also remember there are lots of positions to get a good (not sore latch)

lying on your sides
holding across your breast
football - he lies underneath your arm
then later if flow is too much he can eve suck up u lie underneath

eve - to get a good deep latch so he doesnt mall nipple take your boob in one hand his head in other now squeese your whole boob flat (like sandwiching) so it becomes flat shape of his mouth then wedge the 2 together really driven your whole nipple down his throat when he closes his mouth it will be over areola(the round pink part of nipple) that is also filled with ducts and his mouth will work that and spare nipple

lucy - niggling at night is normal all u can do is stick to routine

ok feeding xen now will finish now now lol

Hi Alex - Yes, I am still getting those cramps on and off almost everyday. I think it will be very soon for both of us.
I also feel movement, but it is on my left hand side, so I don't know if he is still lying there, or not.

simone- are you still getting the menstrual cramps? I've been having it on and off for a week and expected something by now but it seems this baby wants to take me by surprise. U not feeling well, do u think thats a sign?! I cant help myself, every feeling i get, i wonder if it means labour's about to start. It is exciting though.

Lucy- London sleeps good hours, well done on the routine!

Goodluck Morgan you will be fine trust me!!!

Hi Morgan.
All the very best of luck for tomorrow - Everything will be fine.