Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[arlene]

Morning ladies. Been up since half five with really bad heartburn and now definitely losing plug! Thought it was my waters breaking but it seems it's just mucus. Hopefully it's a sign of things kicking off! Xx

 

[lj2245]

Ooooh any updates? It's been a few hours since your post...

 

[bbymc]

I've totally started obsessively checking this for updates lol. Good luck Arlene hopefully youre on your way now!

Lewis and I had a terrible night!! He's got a snuffly nose and was constantly grunting, squeaking and gasping for air. I wouldnt sleep for worrying about him stopping breathing and he was really unsettled most of the night I ended up with him in bed with me so I could hear him breathing.

I duno what to do either cos he seems to want fed every hour and a half but then when he feeds its like he's getting way too much and ends up bringing loads of it back up. So then he's unsettled cos he's too full and windy. But then he cries and wants to comfort feed to feel better therefore continuing a cycle. Ive tried a few dummies but he wont take them. Totally duno what to do!

 

[Kaybee]

Ooo FX this is the start of it!

I am knackered Kaiden not well. He was sick during the night with high temp, refused any medicine said it would make him sick and typically as soon as I talked him into taking it as soon as he put the spoon near his mouth he ran to the toilet to throw up He looks knackered bless him but he is trying to keep going. I have a feeling this is the pox as his friend that had it was sick once on the wed night and then had the spots by friday. I am so worried about Dylan catching it though. I have tried to explain why he cant touch/kiss him but he doesnt understand and gets upset. Going to try speak to doc or HV again today.

 

[lj2245]

Have you tried having a look in the breastfeeding section? Someone in there might have a solution. The only thing I can think of is pumping before feeding but that will up your supply for a while

I got this plug in vapouriser thing for Shaun when he was a baby and it was amazing. It was like a glade plug in that stank of vicks. Got it from Boots and it's safe for newborns. Might be worth a look? I hope he feels better soon I always tilted Shaun's mattress when he was feeling crap, it seemed to help too. There's genuinely nothing worse though than watching your helpless wee baby struggling to breathe and not being able to do anything to fix it

 

[Kaybee]

Emma. Could you try propping his cot up at his head end that might help his breathing. You can get saline drops to put in his nose to clear it although TBH I didnt find them much use.

 

[arlene]

Hi girls. Went back to bed about 6.45 and just got up now. Still nothing more than show.

Sorry you've all had crappy nights as well xx

 

[bbymc]

My friend told me about the saline drops but I havent been able to find them anywhere. I'll definitely look out for the plug in thing. That would probably work.

Think im gona have to express before feeds and see if that helps. Its a real faff but I can't think of any other solution. I never thought to check the bf forum. Im away to check it now

Aww Karen. I hooe its just a bug and not chicken pox! Poor wee soul!

 

[lj2245]

Chicken pox is horrible but it's definitely best to get it out the way. If he has them now and the HV is right and Dylan is immune then at least you will only have to deal with one sick child. Then when Dylan gets them Kaiden will be immune. I'm glad Shaun has already had them because it was so difficult and I can't imagine how horrible it would be to have 2 of them with it at the same time! Me and my 2 sisters had it at the same time and my Mum spent all day running between us with calamine lotion! I was 11 and I had to stay in bed for a week I was so ill!

 

[Cherrybump]

Jealous Arlene i wanna see that movie to lol ooooft!!!! yum yum heehee lol

Im waiting for fast 6 to come out my mum is taking paige for me since the cinema is right next to me also and mums lives close by i can go pick her up after xx

 

[lj2245]

OMG! Next has a Take That t-shirt in 3-6 months upwards.

I think Stephen would kill me if I put one on Alex...

I might buy one anyway...

 

[arlene]

Hi girls. Still no further forward Think due to the crap sleep and early rise this morning I've been feeling rubbish all day. Just been feeling so fed up today but John decided to stay home rather than go to cadets tonightncos he knew I was feeling like poop. Even though I've just spent the last hour in the bath I'm so glad he did, just fed up of being in the house alone all the time! We went for a wee walk round Mothercare and Tesco at Hermiston Gait just to get me out for a wee bit. Will let you all know if anything happens! Hope you're all good xx

 

[lj2245]

You'll be scunnered now You must have a really cosy womb

 

[arlene]

Evidently lol. My mum is now posting on fb saying "hi everyone, no sign of baby James yet, mum is fine, just tired and waiting now" WTF??? How do.I tell her to.stop doing that without sounding like a bitch??

 

[lj2245]

Lol! It sounds like she's sick of folk asking if he's here yet! Umm...ironic!

 

[arlene]

Just done it lol. Text her saying "would you mind not posting stuff on fb. We've only told friends and family his name and wanted to be able to announce it ourselves. Sorry, I know you're excited and I should have said". I wouldn't mind but she's fb friends with some of our friends and it's our place to announce it! PM for god's sake!! Xx

 

[arlene]

Just got a massive apology by text lol. Think it's more me and my hormones and being totally fed up but still xx

 

[lj2245]

No, you're quite right My MIL announced Alex's name to everyone but we hadn't told her not to and hadn't said we hadn't done it yet so we couldn't be too annoyed! The best thing about being a week overdue is you can be a bitch and blame it on the hormones Folk have no choice but to forgive you and just feel sorry for you really. I'd use this opportunity to rant away

 

[arlene]

Ha ha! She's just text to say she's deleted the post and is uber apologetic again, now I feel bad! Told her not to stress about it and ended with a love you! Lol. I know she's excited so I.don't want her to feel bad.

Think I might take a wee wander over to Livingston tomorrow while John is at work. Need a new pair of slippers! Plus it'll get me out of the house for a.bit xx

 

[lj2245]

We are going to Livingston tomorrow night. Shaun and Stephen are going to see Iron Man 3 at 5:20 and I'm going along for some dinner then shopping while they see the film I'll prob spend the entire time either BFing or in Asda buying rubbish lol!