Feb-May 2011 Mommies

ok excuse the nakedness of this video!!!!!!!
but hey...We all have boobs...just thought I'd show u what he does when I try BF...and he can be like that for 2 hours...non stop...

Hi ladies

only going to do personals as far back as I can scroll down (lazy I know!!)

Lucy - I dont even have words for how cute Tessa is!!!!!!!!! oh my greatness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope the chiro helps - I did see an improvement with Matt after starting with the chiro. We signed up for 1 month of treatment (its on going unless you tell them otherwise...) so I will see after 1 month if we will continue.
My nipples are so much better. I definitely had the pump setting too high before. pity Matt is now not interested in even TRYING the boob! (I will update on this at the end)

Joli I did see your pics (gorgeous as always!!!!) and did see your post but was wondering if there was anything more? I wrote to her on FB and she says things are just a little hectic with Lianey. Shame...i can relate with her! What's happening with your car? When do they fix it?

Newyum mum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can you believe just yesterday you were talking about waiting another week or so for baby and now baby is here!!!!!!!! please update us on weight, length, birth story and photos when you get a chance!!! yippee!!! (ok yes there are lots of !!!! there!)

EmsMom I am so excited for Em to get her easter eggs tomorrow!!!! Please take photos of her finding them Its the best part of having kids - them looking forward to the easter bunny and father christmas

MistyMom you still hanging in there only 3 more sleeps if not less!!! and in fact you are probably sleeping now so that means only 2 more!!!! have you got any feelings on if its a boy or girl? I am DYING to know!!!!

BettyF how u doing?

Kimika, where are you?

Faw - where are you?!

ok my update....so I think my last post was the disaster 2 hour BF attempt if I'm not mistaken?!
since then...the following day I tried BF every feed and not even one suck from the boob. Eventually yesterday I was so upset and so frustrated I didnt want to even rock Matt to sleep and I was frustrated within minutes of trying to get him to sleep. so DH did most of the Matt care...
I didnt even want him to sleep in the bed anymore with me.
So I decided its just not happening. My heart is so broken that he wont feed from me - I feel 100% rejected by him. Yes he is a baby and yes he doesnt know any better...but it is a natural thing for them to BF and he just refuses!!!
the LLL was suppose to phone me yesterday and come see me. Well she didnt do either. I called and left a message and she didnt reply. She has not called today either. I am very disappointed in her as she is suppose to be my support and pillar of strength meanwhile she's no where to be found!
If she calls, I will give it a chance with her. (probably only once). if she doesnt call - thats me done.
so now I'm figuring out how to get enough milk out pumping, with the least amount of pumping possible. been keeping a record of how much I get per pump and how long I can go between pumps. doing about 6 hours between pumping now which is great as I only pump 4 times per day and one of those is during the night. so its not longer taking over my life. the past 2 days supply has been fine - but I think its slowly starting to decrease. will keep an eye on it another 3-4 days and decide if I need to rather pick up an extra pumping somewhere.

if I am not able to pump enough, we are going to give him half formula and half breastmilk (hopefully then he wont be constipated). however I do have a freezer full of BM to get through first.
We are also starting sleep training. This little one is too clever. Only sleeps if in motion or in hands...
So last night was his first night in the "co-sleeper" bed. He does not fall asleep in it. He has to be in bed with me for about 30 minutes then we transfer him and he sleeps in the co-sleeper until the next feed with no disturbance.
Today We did no rocking...just patting of his bum. I just put him into his little bed now, no patting. Just a firm hand on his arms and tummy and he's asleep. not sure how long it'll last but we really want him to start learning to fall asleep on his own. And we want him in his own cot in the next week or 2. He just sweats WAY too much being in bed with me. I literally need to change his clothes and blanket during the night its soaked with sweat. Tried putting him just in a nappy and its the same effect. He cant sleep unless swaddled so ya...

well thats my news. I called the midwife about that wound that is still stinging. she said nothing can be done...it must just heal on its own. She said I can go in next week if I'm worried but my appointment is the following week anyway so I told her I'll just wait. if she's not concerned, why should I be? I just think its strange its still bleeding red fresh blood? And I am almost certain its from that wound and not the uterus.

Going to try post a video here of Matt talking and smiling. I really didnt believe it was smiling (he has done this since 3 weeks old) as it is so early...but look at the video and try tell me thats not a real smile!!!

Thank you all for your advise! Have taken it all in and value all your imput.

Newyum mum Congrates!!!! Yay on our first easter baby

Emsmom....will buy a few outfits, can always return what not used. Good idea.

And for me...already in bed. Been an exhausting non stop day. No sign of baby yet!

Enjoy your weekend girls....sorry short post on phone

Betty - I think it was you who gave me bath time advice. About wrapping in the towel. Well we heat it with a wheaty bag and then do the soaping in the bath. Look at the difference!!

Congrats NewYum!! Glad you are all well, can't wait for pics!

Emsmom - Lol on the reconstructive surgery. DH is convinced my boobies are still going to look like pam anderson after bfing. News for him.................

Kimika - where you?

Meags - how is it going, any improvement?

This is the face that greets me, when she comes up for air .... too cute in my opinion! (but i am the mommy - LOL)
We are drugging our child until tuesday! Feel dreadful, but she is in pain. We alternate rescue and 0.6ml panado 6 hourly. She is so much better.

Newmum!! yay! Well done! And congrats on your little angel! Cant wait to see pics.

Ok, now I've finally got my laptop and can make proper posts.

Misty, regarding the clothing, I'd advise you go out today and buy new born stuff! Kate is now way over 4.2kg and still in new born. She swims in the 03-month stuff. I made the same mistake with Em thinking cause she'd be so big I didn't need any newborn stuff, and had to do some shopping after she was born.

Rakker, I'm so glad your birth was lovely and quick! Well done!

Cath, lovely to hear W is still doing so well! Glad that it was just a false alarm with his heart, must have been SO scary!

Schatsie those pics are lovely! And Arno looks too cute in his crib
With the "sore" bladder, I had the same, almost feels like its been stretched out a bit too much, so only uncomfy when I had to pee - but its all gone now

Lucy, how has T been today? I hope your boobs are surviving. I've already told DH he has to pay for the reconstructive surgery on my nipples!

Meags hon, hows it going? Have you been to see the new lady yet? Good idea on filimg the feeding so she can really see what you are dealing with. Does he wake if you put him in his swing?

Betty, Yay on maternity leave! I hope something happen naturally for you soon!

AFM, braced Canal Walk with the little ones yesterday. DH wasn't feeling well so left him at home to sleep. Worst part of shopping with a pram is I can really shop, cause I have no place to put my shopping!
Today we are having an Easter Egg hunt with our friends, and DH is making a big stew for everyone.
Then of course tomorrow is Easter and Em can hardly wait!
Kate is still a dream (how did I get so lucky twice!) i'm almot sure she is smiling at me at times. Cant wait till I know for sure.

Hope everyone is having a great week-end!