Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[lj2245]

I love Asda's stuff but their sizes are tiny The 0-3 month only goes up to 12lbs (everywhere else seems to be 14lbs) and I had to move up to 3-6 because everything I had seemed to be from there

The 3-6 seems to fit him perfectly...he'll be in 6-9 in a month I reckon

 

[bbymc]

Lol. Lewis is just about to out grow the 'first size' size in asda lol. Most of the stuff in the sale was 3-6 or 6-9 months though so you should check it out

Ryan and I went to a breastfeeding clinic this morning. Its run by hospital midwifes so we didnt get made to feel bad for using formula over the last wee while. When I phoned the breastfeeding helpline they did nothing but put me down for it. They were far from supportive! Anyway, the help in the clinic was amazing! The midwife says to use formula to supplement if I need to but I've done all the right things to increase my supply. It seems to have improved too so hopefully things are on the up. She says my soreness has been due to fast flow. Thats why he's hurt me. He's trying to control the flow by biting me or pushing the nipple out the way! She showed me some different positions and watched him feed. She said he was a great feeder and said we're both doing great. If nothing else, I'm now feeling confident again and glad to find out why he's been chomping down on me lol.

He's now 9lbs 10oz too so that's reassuring. A pound in 2 weeks

 

[arlene]

Aww Emma that's great the midwives were so supportive! I'm glad Lewis is feeding better now. That's weird with the asda clothes, I've just put James into a first size vest which is supposed to be up to 9lbs, and he was 10lbs 10ozs at his weigh in yesterday!! He's only just now too big for the newborn size sleepsuits he wore at first. I don't want to throw them away though! Lol xx

 

[bbymc]

I've got everything in neutral and boy bags ready to go in the attic. I'm not chucking anything out incase we have another one

 

[lj2245]

I'm keeping everything for my next too, although I'm hopeful it will be a wee girl Saying that, if it's a boy it's an excuse to have a 4th and another boy would be lovely

Alex is very long. His feet, legs and arms were too long for 0-3 and fit perfectly into 3-6 but the clothes are baggy because he's not as chubby as he's tall!! I could have got a few more weeks out of the babygros by cutting the feet off but decided to just put them away for the next one.

Trying to find food to eat that doesn't have milk or soya in it is a nightmare!! Stephen said he'd understand if I wanted to switch to milk and soya free formula but there's no chance, I love BF too much. I never thought I'd say that too because it was horrible with Shaun. It's amazing how different it is this time. I bought a steriliser, bottles and formula thinking I would likely need them so I'm really pleased it's working so well I might even lose weight considering I can't eat anything I like to eat Rice milk anyone? lol.

So glad things are improving for you Emma You should be really proud of yourself as a lot of people wouldn't have persevered the way you did. I have the sore nipples thing too...right now they are in agony lol. It's like Alex has teeth sometimes lol!!

Alex and I fell asleep at 10am today and woke up at 1pm lol!! I feel rejuvenated. He's been a wee clingy, sick grump since but it's so much easier when you've had some sleep!!

 

[bbymc]

Doing without milk and soya must be tough. I've gone dairy free before and went for soya. No idea what I'd have done if I couldn't have that either. Rice milk or almond milk I suppose. Can you have almond milk though? Cos its made with nuts? Well done you for sticking it out. I hope it leads to some improvement in Alex!

You must feel great with that sleep! It's amazing how much better people's coping mechanism is when they've had some sleep! If you have sore nipples Laura, have you tried changing positions? The difference for me was amazing! Might be difficult since you need to keep Alex upright right enough but there might be a few. I'm supposed to feed Lewis upright now so that he doesn't get overwhelmed by the fast flow and bite me lol.

 

[lj2245]

I vary between the 2 positions possible with him sitting up lol. Not that there's much difference between them lol.

 

[lj2245]

I know I'm going to jinx everything here but Alex just slept for 5 hours What makes it even more amazing is I didn't tilt his moses basket so he was flat other than the tilt of the sleepcurve mattress

Had to give him 3 medications together when he woke but he had his meds and milk, spewed a little (2 mouthfuls) and is now asleep again. I'm going to keep him upright for half an hour then put him back in his basket. I hope he stays sleeping!! I doubt he will but I can dream lol

Will update in the morning, when hopefully it hasn't all rapidly went downhill!!

 

[bbymc]

Yay alex!! How was the rest of the night?

My brother says a set of photos would cost £300. You would get more than I got obviously and they'd be put on a disc for you. He usually just does whatever you want. Like with a plain white set or using props like some of mine. Xx

 

[lj2245]

Lol, the rest of the night was not so good but I think it was my fault. He woke at half 4, down at 5 then up at 6 where he spewed everywhere (it had all his Omeprazole in it!). I'm thinking I can't give him his meds together lol.

Ah well, just had a wee nap and feeling good Going to whack him in his pram and head out to enjoy the sunshine.

I was thinking it would be something like £300 Definitely not something we could afford any time soon. I'm gutted. Would love some nice photos of my boys together. Ah well, I'll just have to take them myself for now

 

[arlene]

Laura, my brother does photography as well, his pics are amazing. He does it as a hobby though so would probably do them cheaper, no disrespect to your brother Emma! I'm getting some photos of James done at Pixifoto next week but going to get my brother to do some of him with his brothers and John. I can ask him about it of you want? He lives down in Blackridge as well so could probably come to your house to do them. xx

 

[Kaybee]

Hi girls. Pleased to hear things are improving for you and your babies.

We are doing great. Not long in from being out in the sun

Dylan seems to be a great sleeper. I honestly can't believe my luck. The last two nights he has slept 7 hours even Kaiden hardly does that

 

[Kaybee]

How is everyone getting on? Me and Dave got on a date to the cinema yesterday and left the boys with my mum. It was the first time for me being apart from Dylan so was a lil bit anxious but he was fine & took a bottle of EBM well. I forgot what a faff all that sterilising is though

Think Kaiden must of spent too much time in the sun over the weekend because he was awake so much last night for no apparent reason.

Dylan is 9 weeks old today. Time needs to slow down a bit as this is going way too fast.

 

[arlene]

How was your date night Karen? Glad the boys behaved for you.

Have you girls thought about what you're getting the guys for Fathers Day yet? I have no idea what to get John!! Except a nice bottle of Malt Whisky really xx

 

[Kaybee]

It was nice to watch a movie in peace although I did have my phone on my lap the whole time

I will probably just get Dave a cd and a card. For his first fathers day i got him a mug and a tile with Kaiden's handprints on them. He LOVED it. When is fathers day?

 

[lj2245]

16th June I just got Stephen the matching shorts and tshirts. I figure they can wear them when we go to Blackpool in July. Although I stupidly got 3-6 months for Alex and he's already in them and won't be for long I don't think!

I've not been on much recently. Things are strange with Alex. He had 2 brilliant days where he slept well and wasn't sick much and I was sure it was because I had given up milk products and soya but today he's been really sick again. I'm hoping it's because it can take up to 2 weeks for it all to leave my system.

Glad you got a wee night out Karen. I don't know when I'll be able to leave Alex. He just can't take bottles at all, they make him so sick. It's our 1st anniversary on the 9th July and I was hoping to go for a wee meal or something and leave Alex and Shaun with Stephen's mum for a couple of hours but I won't be able to now

 

[Kaybee]

Phew still got time to sort something out.

Thats a shame that Alex is being sick again. Will keep my fingers crossed that after two weeks, or sooner, he will be much better.

Kaiden seems to have out of the blue become a bit clingy. He didnt want Dave to leave him at nursery yesterday or today. He has never been like that. We were thinking maybe because his wee friend is on hols this week but he just got upset at Dave leaving for a doc appt. he was fine two mins after but so unlike him. Hopefully it will just be a funny wee phase that doesnt last long.

Its not the same as going out but how about a meal from M&S for your anniversary? Yum!

 

[lj2245]

I think we will have some kind of meal at home. What's an M&S meal? I get that its from m&s lol but what is it?

Shaun has been clingy too. Do you think it could be because he's having to share you guys with Dylan now?

 

[arlene]

Hope Alex is better soon. M&S do a dine in for £10 and sometimes do a £20 one as well. It's normally a main, side, dessert and bottle of wine. Think they change the dishes each week or two but the menu is available online.

James has been really fussy today, keeps taking half a bottle then falling asleep. I fed him cartons of milk at my mums yesterday and think it might be disagreeing with him, it seems much thicker than the formula and the bottled stuff. We're going to get photos taken at mothercare tomorrow as well.

What did you see at cinema Karen? We've cancelled our cinema cards and I'm really missing it! So many films I want to see!! Xx

 

[Kaybee]

I mean one of their dine in for a tenner deals. Hopefully they would have one on then.

I dunno what has brought it on. He seems to love having a wee brother and tells EVERYONE about him and kisses, touches him ALL the time