Feb-May 2011 Mommies

Hi Lucy

Well you are lucky to feel things often! I have days where I feel nothing (like yesterday). Hope I get little kicks today. And even when I do feel him, he is quite active for about 5 minutes and then I only feel him maybe twice that day. so it's really not a lot yet.

Haha perhaps the rescue remedy is a good thing?? I think it kind of irritates me too that he went out last night...I still dont even know where they went. But if he went to a night club - I will be annoyed. a pub or music lounge is fine. but no need for a night club...

Meags - I just wanted to ask you about the fluttering so decided to log back in ..... and saw your post! Great minds. That is so cool that you are getting soft kicks! I am getting those twitchy, tickly sensations a lot now. A few times a day, but no kicks! I am loving the tickling though.

Thanks for the info on the bottles. My understanding is that the pigeon is not BPA free but below detectable levels. I like the nipple and research into that the best of all the brands. Pigeon do have a BPA free bottle though, it has a slight yellow tinge to it. I think they are extending this range in december. The necks are not super wide in the BPA free bottles. I think 6 sounds good for now as I do plan on BF at least for a while. The rest of the bottles I'll get at the end of the year when they extend their range.

Sorry you are finding it hard to enjoy DH's calls. I guess the preggy hormones don't help either. I can be so happy one minute and so sad the next. I haven't really flown off the handle yet (early days!!) I hope you do manage to start enjoying the calls soon. What about taking a rescue remedy just before he calls?

Just remember that Pigeon bottles are not BPA free - so if you are a fanatic about BPA free products...remember that!

Lucy your pink elephants sound so cute!!!!!
I cant say I would be too sad if Matthieu was a girl hehe shame. I am really warming up to him being a boy.
I am starting to get kicks now instead of flutters. not hard kicks (you cant feel them from the outside) but a more definite movement

yip 1 week down...The first few days I was fine. I wasnt tearful or anything. In fact, I was wondering if I even cared for the man anymore!! And then it hit me...and wow I miss him like crazy.

so much so that when he calls, I end up just being so angry with him for not being here and crapping him out for not having enough contact and not being around etc etc. I dont know how to just enjoy the call!

As for how many bottles you need - if you are going to only bottle feed, I would recommend at least 6 bottles for the beginning. Baby will feed every 3 hours. so you will need to wash bottles in the morning and the evening. However, I always like to overstock in most things JUST IN CASE. So I would then say 8 bottles That way - if it is a chaotic day, you literally have enough bottles for a 24 hour period.

Oh ladies, if anyone is thinking of using pigeon bottles the starter packs are on special at Dischem. R169 it contains 1 big and 2 small wide neck bottles, an orthodontic dummy, milk container and bottle and nipple brush.

Any ideas on how many bottles you need?

Kimika - Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Meags - Lol on team pink! I am really getting into the swing of things. Found wallpaper with the sweetest pink elephants on it!! So still going to stick with the wild animal theme .... just a more girly version. How is your Mom's visit going? The first week is down with DH's trip away, how are you coping? Is Mom being around helping?
Well done on sorting out your scan.

Cath - He he I live in Salt Rock and actually spent the morning in ballito (Lifestyle centre) with my girl friends!! Weather says 27 for tomorrow so I hope you have another lovely day

AFM - It is my friends baby shower tomorrow so I think that is going to be fun!

Thanks Cath.
I just gave her a call (left a voicemail) and she replied saying she'd completely forgot to reply to my sms earlier but that the scan is on as she is leaving Thursday.
Yay I am so excited!!

Do I need to take a disc or memory stick or anything or does she provide a DVD?

Hey Meags
I am sure se would not go awsy without letting her appointments know i wated a appt for this monday or next sa she said she was overseas for ten days whic could mea full on monda ie doing yr scan and leaving sat i am seeing her the fillowing monday if i am not mistaken. She is usually v good wit gettin back v quick on textx so am sure she will ge in touch...

Lucy ir rained tonight in ballito...but my d and i had the funnet mornin on the beach! It was soooo awesome best beaches ever here is north coast am very impressed!!!

Hi everyone else!

Cath
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