Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[Kaybee]

Yeah it is shocking. I'm lucky that whenever I have phoned for my 2 they get seen the same day. When we were at a gp in town it was always more difficult to get appointments.

 

[Kaybee]

So HV just been and Dylan is now 11lb 2oz. I thought that would be her last visit but she is back again next week.

All boys are sleeping and I should probably go for a nap too but I am kind of enjoying a wee bit of time to myself.

 

[arlene]

Hi girls.

Laura, sorry you're having such a crap time with the docs. Just stand your ground with them!! Hope Alex is better soon.

We had the mw round yesterday to weigh James, he's put on an ounce since he was born! Was rather impressed since most babies normally lose a bit of weight. He got his heel prick test done as well, screamed a bit but gave plenty blood lol. We'd been told to put socks on him under his sleepsuit the night before so his feet were a bit warmer. My boobs started leaking through the night as well, hey haven't gone hard or sore yet though.

James is currently fast asleep on my chest, feels so comfy!! I love letting him fall asleep like this xx

 

[bbymc]

That's great that James has gained weight

I usually love lewis falling asleep like that too arlene but today has been a nightmare cos he wont settle anywhere but on my chest or in my arms. He wasn't like that at all yesterday so I think he's not feelin well but I literally haven't been able to do anything!

 

[arlene]

Aww Emma! James was being a bit fussy and wouldn't settle in his rocker after his last two feeds, only on my chest but I've managed to get him in there now. Was on the phone to my mum and she did the "oh just be careful, you don't want him getting into that habit". I know where she's coming from but at the minute he's far too small to realise that him crying means I'll lift him! He just wants comfort!! Anyone else had that "advice"? Xx

 

[bbymc]

Me lol. Ive ignored it thus far but I have seen many a baby do it so im only doing it while hes tiny or ill. That's the plan anyway lol. I'll see how that goes lol x

 

[lj2245]

Alex has just been giving me the biggest smiles Noone is going to convince me it's wind lol.

 

[bbymc]

What do you think I should do...?

Lewis had another really bad night. He's obviously getting worse and is really struggling at night. Its disturbing his sleep a lot and he struggles to feed, although he is managing to eat. The doc told us on Sunday that its a virus he's got and that their is no treatments other than either a feeding or breathing tube at hospital but although he's struggling, he doesnt need that.

We are meant to be going to our caravan for a long weekend tonight and as we feel he's getting worse, I was going to take him back to the doc. But then I duno what the point of that would be since we know there's no treatment.

So... do I take him to the doc or not? Help! Xx

 

[lj2245]

I would, even knowing they can do nothing...just incase he's got bad enough for the tube. If you're worried def get down there.

Did you get one of those plug ins? I saw them in Sainsburys yesterday.

BTW, get used to the term 'viral illness' or 'viral infection'...its what docs say when they can't seem to diagnose anything. Of course, there's no treatment for it. Every time Shaun's been ill and had a clear chest they have hit me with that one lol.

 

[arlene]

I'd take him back to the docs Emma, just to be sure xx

 

[Kaybee]

Emma I would get him checked too if only for your own peace of mind. Hope Lewis feels better soon. And Laura you are right about the 'viral infections' but a doctor said to me once that always go with your mothers instinct

I meant to say yesterday that the HV says that Dylan has a small hernia where his belly button is. Apparently it is common and as his tummy muscles develop it should fix itself. The doctor will have a look at his 8 week check.

Arlene I usually smile and ignore the unasked for parenting 'advice' and do what I feel my baby needs/wants. Honestly they are only this size for such a short space of time. If you & James both enjoy him falling asleep on your chest then why not...its lovely

Laura how is Alex?

Kaiden back to nursery today.

 

[CherylC3]

Hey ladies sorry I've not been on.. Ended up back in hospital... All ur babies are gorgeous sorry ur hav a rough time with colic.. Leo is great every day is like Groundhog Day lol.. He doesn't like sleeping between 7 and 11 at night tho..x

 

[Kaybee]

Hi Cheryl hope you are ok Leo is lovely

Kaiden only at nursery an hour and we get a phone call to collect him....he has chicken pox now At least he managed to tell the teacher our phone number - she was impressed So far he seems ok but they only just breaking out.

 

[lj2245]

He knew your phone number? That is awesome lol. Shaun has a lego thing on his bag with our number on it. It's a shame he has chicken pox A girl stephen has been working with on the nightshift (only 2 of them on the shift so they work in close proximity) was sent home last night with chicken pox too...it seems to be doing the rounds! Stephen has no idea if he's had it already so we just need to wait and see and hope he has! I hope it's not too bad for wee Kaiden.

Cheryl, are you ok? Sorry you had a rough time. Leo is gorgeous!!

Did you take Lewis to the docs Emma? How is he now?

I agree with the other girls Arlene, if you are happy to let him sleep on you then do that I have had to let Alex sleep on my chest since the day he is born as he won't sleep anywhere else. He's too wee to get used to it...you can always gradually increase the time he spends sleeping on his own as he gets older and naps less. It also won't do any harm in teaching him the difference between night and day. Day time naps = cuddles with Mum and night time = bed

Just back from the docs with Alex. Managed to get a cancellation appointment. We know the receptionist really well and when one appt got cancelled she phoned us and offered the slot Turns out the doc we saw is lovely and she agrees with me that Alex has Reflux. She gave me a prescription for Infant Gaviscon and said if that doesn't work there are a lot more options. I feel so relieved! Just about to give him a feed and try it...fingers crossed!

 

[Kaybee]

Yeah, he knows my mums phone number too and that includes the dialing code. he actually phoned her the other day when me and Dave were in the kitchen sorting out dinner because Dave hadn't let him chat on the phone to his mate

I think the peak time for chicken pox is march to may. Dave had them a few years ago and I'm sure it was for the second time but I will need to check with him. Anyway hope Stephen has already had them...you don't need a poorly man to look after too.

That is great you got a doc appointment AND with a good doctor. Here's hoping the meds help Alex. And to the HV yesterday.

Arlene here is a smilie for all the 'advice' you will now be given even when you are not asking for any

 

[bbymc]

Awww poor wee kaiden. What a smart wee cookie for knowing phone numbers though. That's great! I hope kaiden doesn't get a bad bout of it!

Thats great you got a docs appt laura. Bet you're relieved to be proved right. Fingers crossed it works. Will it work straight away or does it need to build up in his system?

Cheryl Leo is a wee cracker! how come you ended up back in the hospital? You ok now?

Managed to get an appt for lewis within the hour. Doc says he doesnt have bronchilitis just a cold. Im glad but cos he's much worse at night I got the feelin she thought im paranoid cos he wasnt as distressed when we were there. Still, he's ok. Just needs lots of feeds, cuddles and sleep in an upright position.

I did get a plug in btw Laura but its from 3 months+ so cant use it. Not found any suitable from birth

 

[Kaybee]

Thanks Emma. So far its not really bothering him but he only has a few spots. Fingers crossed though. Good you got an appt for Lewis and don't worry what the doctor thinks of you. Hopefully you all have a better night. Will you still get away to your caravan? Is it up my way BTW?

I am going to my SIL tonight with Dylan to a candle party. Am looking forward to getting out the house for a bit after being stuck in the past week with bugs

 

[bbymc]

Yeah we're still going. My mum and dad are goin up with me and ryans coming up tomorrow night. Yeah its up near you. Not too near though. Its at loch earn. 35 miles or so from perth.

I've just sat for an hour and a half winding lewis. Hes exhausted and still windy. I'm beginning to think it's colic as well as a cold

 

[Kaybee]

Enjoy your weekend.

He is maybe taking more air in because of his cold?

 

[bbymc]

Yeah but I was thinkin about it and I already have too much milk but rrecentlycos of his cold hes been feeding about every hour and a half. I've developed mega painful let down and with lewis' excess coughing, I thought it was his cold. But today the letdown was so sore I had to take him off and give myself a min. When I took him off the amount of milk spraying out of me was ridiculous. So him feeding more often has clearly increased my milk supply even more and he is clearly struggling with it!

Can't believe ive gone from basically starving him in the hospital to this lol. Im gona try starting the let down then taking him off and letting the milk spray into a muslin for a bit. Thats the only thing I can think it could be other than colic. Its a bloody nightmare!