Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[Kaybee]

How is everyone?

Kaiden STTN again. Not sure if it was the new cream helping or because it was so late when he went to sleep after having a really late nap it was after 12 before he got to sleep. Think his spots are starting to look better too

Dylan had a good night too. He is not so keen on the bath yet. He likes getting his hair washed but not the bath bit. Although he is in it a bit longer each time before wanting out.

I fell going up the stairs last night while carrying Dylan. I don't think he even noticed but I got such a fright. Got a good going bruise on my leg and a sore elbow but more shaken than anything else.

 

[lj2245]

Oh no...Your instinct would have been to protect him though...which will be why you're all bruised lol!

I know it's rotten but at least Kaiden is on the mend and the chicken pox is out the way for him, so you know both wont get it at the same time. Sounds like he dealt with it really well too, what a trooper You have 2 great wee boys there

Alex hates going in his wee bath but LOVES when I take him in the big bath with me. I just hold his head and let the rest of his body float free and he just lies there, listening to me taking with his wee legs and arms kicking. I love our bath time It's the only chance I get to take a bath now anyway

Alex slept great last night. He was easily winded and did lots of farts and poos through the night so I'm sure he must have felt much more comfortable than normal. He went down at 9, up at 12, back down at 2, up at 4, down at 5 and then up at 7 again. So sleeping in 2 hour slots but I don't mind that He's draining both my breasts really quickly now and last night before he went to bed he wanted to nurse for hours after he drained them so I kept having to let him nurse on one then change to the other once a little bit of milk had built back up. Stephen said he might be starting a growth spurt I hope not!! He's grown enough!

 

[arlene]

Hey girls.

karen, hope you're ok!! I'm sure Dylan didn't feel a thing. Glad Kaiden is better now too. That's great Alex had such a good night! James had a good night for his dad too, was my turn to get a nights sleep He slept 11-2 then again until 6 and took 120mls of milk each time. He waz then wide awake at 6 so John sat with him on his chest for a while. I just woke at 8.45 and he's still sleeping so he's done rather well! Xx

 

[Kaybee]

It is a strange feeling falling and not putting your hands out to stop.

That is great that you and Alex had a good night. Have you tried the crystals the HV suggested?

 

[lj2245]

No the chemist was shut by the time the HV had been and gone so I'm going to go and get some today

By far the worst thing about BF is not being able to share the nights

 

[bbymc]

Hey girls.

Glad kaiden is on the mend. What a flight you must have got when you fell. I'm paranoid about that when im carrying lewis!

Thats great alex is doing better laura!

Arlene, bet it felt great to get a full night sleep!

I wish things were better with lewis! He's been awake and crying since 12pm! I finally managed to get him to calm down about 20 mins ago by constantly trying to persuade him to take a dummy. He seems to have taken it ok but is still not sleeping. He's shattered too. Wee soul! So its safe to say we are dealing with colic too.

I'm sooo stressed out by it! It was the same yesterday but ryan came home at 3am after a stressful shift and totally lost it. Everything he said he then retracted today saying it was cos he took his stress out on me. But now I feel like shit.

 

[Kaybee]

Emma. How do you mean he lost it? It can be so stressful and upsetting when you are trying EVERYTHING to settle baby & it seems like nothing helps so I understand you being stressed. Maybe the crystals Laura's HV suggested might be worth a try.

 

[bbymc]

He just said he was stressed and couldn't cope because he was stressed at work and then I'm asking him to help me with stuff when he is home so he's feeling overwhelmed and ' can't handle it anymore'.

He apologised in the morning and said that he is happy, he'd just had a hard night at work and took it out on me. The thing is, I'd been up all night and day with Lewis constantly crying so I was exhausted and needed support. After the way he was last night I feel like I can't ask him for help and I've just got to deal with it on my own. I'm trying, but Lewis is crying so much that I can't even get time to go for a pee or eat something. It is utterly depressing! :,-(

 

[lj2245]

I totally know how you feel. I actually have 'nappy rash' because I couldn't get to the toilet all night to change my pad when Stephen was on nights, then forgot to say to him to let me go before he went to sleep in the morning so couldn't go all day either I'm putting Metanium on me when I'm putting it on Alex!

Stephen isn't stressed because he's just too laid back, it's almost like he doesn't care sometimes. I think it's difficult when you're BF because it seems to be the only thing that settles a colicky baby and men can't do that so Stephen holds him until he starts crying then passes him back to me! I can't take a shower or bath without taking Alex with me.

Be careful you don't let it all get on top of you Emma. It's so easy to slip into PND without even realising it. I had it with Shaun and had no idea until recently. With a traumatic birth experience like you had and then him losing weight and everything you've dealt with since with the baby and your cousin, it's no wonder you're feeling stressed out. Be firm with Ryan and just tell him what you need. Colic is terrible...it's so hard when they are screaming and rigid and you can't soothe them and the noise is heartbreaking. Hopefully it should pass soon enough for both of our wee guys!

Just when I think Alex is improving it's back to square one. He's spent all day today projectile vomiting. This is despite the anti reflux meds I have changed his and my clothing so many times. I've got him in his swing just now so I can get a cup of tea. My head is banging, I think it's because I have been feeding him all day to make up for the spewing. I'm going to be so engorged tomorrow!

I had no joy getting Colosynth Crystals! I went to 3 chemists and Holland and Barratt. The H&B woman said she hadn't had them in for over a year and was sure they had stopped making them as they'd had their licence suspended. Dammit!! It sounded perfect, you put 10 granules on baby's tongue and then BF. No mixing with water or BM.

I'm sleeping in the living room again tonight. I got Alex a Tomy Sleepcurve mattress for his moses basket in the hope it helps his reflux. It came today. Fingers crossed!

 

[arlene]

Hopefully alex's reflux will improve Laura. Maybe you can get the crystals from a company online?

Emma, so sorry Ryan was like that with you! It's easy to say but try not to let it get to you. Just make sure you sit down with Ryan and make sure he knows how you feel after his outburst.

I can't imagine how hard it the bf must be for you girlies, I don't mean that in a bad way, just that like you've said, it's you that has to stay up all night and the boys can't really help. We've been able to work it that at least one of us is getting a full nights sleep in the bedroom while the other gets up with James in the livingroom. I think it's helped us both adjust cos we're not both tired and crabby. Xx

 

[arlene]

Sorry, just realised it that sounds like I'm rubbing it in! I don't mean that at all!! Xx

 

[bbymc]

Well I spoke to ryan and he took lewis to let me sleep so I'm feeling a bit better today. Not sure I will still feel that way once ryan leaves if lewis is anything like yesterday. He seems ok just now though so fingers crossed! Not sure how I'll cope if I'm in for another evening like that!

How are you all today?

 

[lj2245]

I'm glad Ryan is helping What time does he start work today?

It's definitely one thing after another with poor Alex. He spent all day yesterday spewing after every feed so the gaviscon isn't working now. Plus he is still bagged up with wind. Now he has what looks like an umbilical hernia. I stupidly googled it (His belly button is about 2 inches long and is straining at the seams) and it said it was ok as long as he's not being sick or constipated. He's been both the last 24 hours. So it's off to the docs again. They will be sick of the sight of us. He was there yesterday to get his sticky eye swabbed. I just want him to be all better, it's breaking my heart that he's in so much pain

 

[arlene]

Hey girls.

Glad Ryan has been better with you and Lewis, Emma. I bet he feels really guilty for losing it with you a bit.

Laura, I hope Alex is ok! Sometimes Google can be you worst enemy though. Hopefully there's nothing wrong with him.

James had a good night, stayed in his moses basket from 11-5 waking for a feed at 2, I slept with him on the couch from 6-7 when he woke for a feed again. I totally didn't sleep well at all and was in tears about 8am cos I just couldn't settle him. Ended up waking John to watch him so I could grab an hour or two.

We had the health visitor in this morning for the first time. My chunky monkey has gone from 7lbs 15.5ozs to 9lbs 1oz since last Wednesday!! She's said we can go to the drop in clinic each Thursday to get him weighed of we want. Can't believe he's put on so much weight! Lol xx

 

[CherylC3]

Hey ladies how are u guys doing sorry I'm not on much it's so hard finding the time now Leo is here..x

I see ur boys are also suffering from colc Leo's got it so using infacol and he's got thrush.. It's a shame babies can end u with so much wrong with them...x

How's ur boys sleeping thru the night going? Leo's normally only up at 5 but thinks its morning then and wants to stay up lol...x

 

[lj2245]

Hey how are you all doing? Been very quiet on here

It's been a brutal few days for us so I haven't been on much other than to FB to update family. I had to take Alex into hospital on Friday morning after he started projectile vomiting at 2am and wouldn't stop. He wasn't breathing right and was very agitated and kept going floppy. He got admitted to the paediatric ward and was assessed. He's definitely got reflux and it's a severe form (G.O.R.D) so he's been given a medication to take called Omeprazole which is a Proton Pump Inhibitor designed for adults. Information online about it is quite scary but the doctor says the benefits outweigh the risks. The biggest risk is he can develop infections easily and will be more susceptible to infectious illnesses as his stomach will no longer be producing stomach acid. It needs to be done though, if we lower him to less than a 45 degree angle he's instantly violently sick. I had him in his swing last night so I could get some sleep but he was grunting and squeaking all night so I ended up taking him out and just held him in my gliding chair.

He's also definitely got an umbilical hernia. It's quite a large one so will likely need an operation but they are happy to leave it as it is unless it becomes stuck.

I hope you've all been having a decent time of it!

 

[arlene]

Laura, sounds like you're having a hard time of it!! At least you know now what's wrong with Alex and have a plan in place to deal with it and treat it.

James and I visited Leigh at the Edinburgh Sling Library in town to try a few soft structured carriers. I've read so much about crotch dangler styles being bad for the hips and I'm not keen on buying a wrap, and while I don't mind spending money on something, I wanted to try a few first. Ended up looking at the Ergo, Manduca and another one I can't remember the name of and love the Manduca!! Just treated us to one from Amazon for £86 which is a lot but the current resale value is £50-60. I figure it'll make life easier when trying to take the dogs out when John goes back to work and getting stuff done in the house when James is clingy. Can't recommend the library enough if you fancy trying a wrap or slig before buying. She hires them out for 2 weeks for about £7 as well so you can take one home and try them on your own.

Hope everyone else is well! And the babas are all good xx

 

[bbymc]

Aw laura. What a shame! Glad its sorted now though. I used to take that medication for heartburn and it really was amazing. I used to cry in pain and it took it totally away. So fingers crossed it works like that for alex!

I've just been bought a moby wrap as a gift. Lewis seems to love it. He's so cosy in it too!

 

[arlene]

Emma I saw your pic on facebook, Lewis looks so comfy!! It's a gorgeous colour as well!! I can't wait for my Manduca, it's not dur to arrive until 15-17th though

Laura, who the heck was calling your house at 3am?? I'd have went nuts!

We had our first night out last night! Mum and my 4yr old nephew were babysitting and James was perfectly behaved! It was nice to get out and chill with a glass of wine!

How is everyone today? Xx

 

[lj2245]

My sister's girlfriend. Her and my sister had a falling out on a night out and my sister disappeared. My sister does this all the time.

Glad you got out and enjoyed yourself God knows when I'll get a night out!! In a year or so maybe lol.