2010 Bumps & Flushes & Dimples

[Piperette]

Love your new avatar, Claire. Can't believe how grown up Jac looks on the pic. And the close up of Ana is adorable too.

Great tattoo and I don't really think you have ugly feet.

As for moving the thread: Okay with me although I don't know where to as I am not that familiar with other sections on here.

 

[Piperette]

Ladies, I have another BF question. I am finding it more and more difficult to BF my LO. I mentioned earlier this week about the wriggling and fighting, but I feel that I am also struggling to latch him on and keep him on as well as I did before. I think it might be due to the fact that he is growing and getting heavier and the latching on and holding techniques I was given before don't quite seem to work that well anymore. I really don't want to give up BF and only bottle feed EBM, but it is quite frustrating and upsetting for both S and myself that it is not quite working out.

 

[penguin77]

Love your new avatar, Claire. Can't believe how grown up Jac looks on the pic. And the close up of Ana is adorable too.

Great tattoo and I don't really think you have ugly feet.

As for moving the thread: Okay with me although I don't know where to as I am not that familiar with other sections on here.

Thanks hunny. Someone did mention ages ago where we could move to ... But cant remember.

As you know i cant help on the BF stuff...and am gutted i cant hun But here some massive hugs to keep you going till one of these ladies can

Xx

 

[Piperette]

Ladies, I have another BF question. I am finding it more and more difficult to BF my LO. I mentioned earlier this week about the wriggling and fighting, but I feel that I am also struggling to latch him on and keep him on as well as I did before. I think it might be due to the fact that he is growing and getting heavier and the latching on and holding techniques I was given before don't quite seem to work that well anymore. I really don't want to give up BF and only bottle feed EBM, but it is quite frustrating and upsetting for both S and myself that it is not quite working out.

Do you think it could be due to me feeding him bottles of EBM during the night? Could I stop bottle feeding him EBM at nights and just try to give him the breast all the time to get him to be comfortable on the breast again or will he get annoyed and frustrated?

 

[moggymay]

Ladies, I have another BF question. I am finding it more and more difficult to BF my LO. I mentioned earlier this week about the wriggling and fighting, but I feel that I am also struggling to latch him on and keep him on as well as I did before. I think it might be due to the fact that he is growing and getting heavier and the latching on and holding techniques I was given before don't quite seem to work that well anymore. I really don't want to give up BF and only bottle feed EBM, but it is quite frustrating and upsetting for both S and myself that it is not quite working out.

How do you hold him Pip?

With Jack I get him onto my lap and then have my arm behind his neck and cradle his head then with the other hand lift my boob then bring the two together if that makes sense? Once he latches you cn move your hands/arms around so that you are holdiing him accross your lap and still on the boob.

Other way that can work if you are at home is sit on the sofa/armchair and position S next to you in almost a supported sitting position facing you and let him feed from the bood that side as if he is a ball cradled under your arm with his feet pointing in the direction of your back but behind your back.

Not explaining this very well

Let me know how you feed now and will do my best to explain how to adapt
Claire love the tat - did it hurt? Im a wuss where my feet are concerned!

Finally got a good night last night here, both boys in bed by 7.30 and Jack woke at 1.30 and 5am - dont mind as OH resettles him after the 5am splash n dash - but the cutest thing was Mogster calling n the monitor at 1.30 "think Jack wants the booby juice Mummy"

Must dash as gorgeous youngest son wants said booby juice and Mogster wants Mummy to get his car from under the sofa!

 

[moggymay]

Ladies, I have another BF question. I am finding it more and more difficult to BF my LO. I mentioned earlier this week about the wriggling and fighting, but I feel that I am also struggling to latch him on and keep him on as well as I did before. I think it might be due to the fact that he is growing and getting heavier and the latching on and holding techniques I was given before don't quite seem to work that well anymore. I really don't want to give up BF and only bottle feed EBM, but it is quite frustrating and upsetting for both S and myself that it is not quite working out.

Do you think it could be due to me feeding him bottles of EBM during the night? Could I stop bottle feeding him EBM at nights and just try to give him the breast all the time to get him to be comfortable on the breast again or will he get annoyed and frustrated?

Pip go with booby juice at night - much less hassle for you all and he will find the constancy easier IMO

 

[moggymay]

car retrieved and J feeding so one handed but here

 

[Piperette]

car retrieved and J feeding so one handed but here

Supermum!

 

[Piperette]

I know some of you have slings or carriers for your LO's. Any recommendations or no-go's? I think this would be good for us as S loves being really close to me...but unfortunately I do have to do things in the house sometimes.

 

[penguin77]

Pip- i have the babybjorn basic carrier and its fab... Never used it much with jac but have used it more wuth ana already. Its especially good when u have more than one as it saves using the double buggy sometimes
Xx

 

[Jetters]

I have a rose & rebellion carrier and I absolutely LOVE it. I can wear it all day with no back pain at all. Garry loves it too, cos it's reversable so he wears it on the black side. My dad loves it as well and takes K out in it all the time. We ALL love it!

 

[Jetters]

Oh Claire, Ana is sooooo pretty and I love the tat- I don't think you have ugly feet at all!!!!

Here is where we should move to... https://www.babyandbump.com/parenting/ it's where all the parenting groups are.

 

[Jetters]

Moggy, Kia isn't much of a player, he rarely even bats at his toys. He doesn't laugh yet either... should he? Seems like much younger babies than him are giggling away...

 

[Piperette]

Moggy, Kia isn't much of a player, he rarely even bats at his toys. He doesn't laugh yet either... should he? Seems like much younger babies than him are giggling away...

Yas, I read that a few weeks difference in development don't matter. Every child is different. Usually no cause for concern.

 

[MrsMils]

Hi everyone - got both hands for a change! Sorry I haven't posted for a bit, I am reading, but generally only when I'm feeding!

Thanks Pip - I'll try and change signature/ticker now!

Claire - I LOVE the tattoo! So cute and you don't have horrible feet at all, you should see my bunions!

Moggy - glad you had a better night, I love both you and Claire's new pictures!

Hi everyone else!!

Had the health visitor today, J is up to 9lbs9.5, so once again, good weight gain, which makes me feel happier as I was worried that she wasn't getting enough milk as she usually doesn't feed very long and has started messing about a bit, pulling away whilst sucking (ouch) and head-shaking etc.

Had our first full day out yesterday which was lovely. Discovered Monsoon baby clothes, uh-oh... I bought the cutest little top, but all of the clothes are very expensive, so I think its going to be special occasion only!

Pip - I bought a Close baby carrier, my sister gave me a Baby Bjorn and a lady that designs them sent me a Tomy one (very lovely customer at hotel - how kind is that just to send me one?!), so I've got a few to try - I'll let you know which I prefer, I'm going to try out the Close one tomorrow.

Oh - and go for the move Claire, thank you!

 

[Piperette]

as she usually doesn't feed very long and has started messing about a bit, pulling away whilst sucking (ouch) and head-shaking etc.

That's exactly what we get.

Pip - I bought a Close baby carrier, my sister gave me a Baby Bjorn and a lady that designs them sent me a Tomy one (very lovely customer at hotel - how kind is that just to send me one?!), so I've got a few to try - I'll let you know which I prefer, I'm going to try out the Close one tomorrow.

Looking forward to your comments.

 

[moggymay]

Pip- i have the babybjorn basic carrier and its fab... Never used it much with jac but have used it more wuth ana already. Its especially good when u have more than one as it saves using the double buggy sometimes
Xx

We have this too. Definitely recommend it - have even managed to feed J with him in it although its easier to take him out!

 

[moggymay]

Moggy, Kia isn't much of a player, he rarely even bats at his toys. He doesn't laugh yet either... should he? Seems like much younger babies than him are giggling away...

K is exactly the same as Mogster was at that age - they were similar size at birth too so think that has something to do with it? Mogster smiled when all the other babies did but was a little later to do some other things - he was earlier to do others so think all babies are different - also to put it into perspective Jack has already grown out of the stuff Mogster wore over his first christmas and Mogster was a July baby and Jack is an August bubba!

If I look back Mogster didnt crawl til past a year and walked at 16 months which is quite late, saying that he was running around within days of the first steps so although he was later to start he got it quiker iykwim? Also he was pedalling alot earlier than those who walked before him so think they just are all unique!

If K is happy and you are noticing he is progressing a little and often then he is doing AMAZING as are you

 

[pinkandfluffy]

Claire - love the new pic, and your tattoo is lovely. There is a parenting bit I guess we are meant to move to?

I get to ring up on Monday to book scan, luckily they do a couple of late nights so DH can have Dyl.

Pip - I know what you mean with the BF. Dylans latch appears to be ever-changing and I struggle to hold him. Do you have a BF group near you? Ours is at a surestart centre and they will watch a feed and help?

Carriers - we have a moby wrap, cheap on amazon at the mo, and both hubby and I like it. I am fancying another one soon though, addicted after going to a sling meet lol!

Lydia - well done J on the weight gain!

I feel sure I have missed something but got to bob and feed the Dylan, we had quite a good night last night with a get up at 12.30 and then one at 4.30 woop woop!!!!! Will try and pop on tomorrow to read and catch up properly - hope you are all good ladies big

 

[Piperette]

Sorry about all the questions today, but are you all using baby monitors and if so, which ones? Are there any you wouldn't get at all?