Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[Kaybee]

Laura we had that problem when we switched to BT as well. Drove me mental!!

I was thinking about the gummee glove & sophie and then went on amazon and totally forgot and got other stuff. (bad mummy! ) Which is better do you think?

I was wondering what you would do about weaning Alex as its not going to be as straightforward although I guess he will get what you are having? I plan on waiting until 6 months but if Dylan is ready before then that is fine. I think he will be sooner too as he is so interested in what we are eating & am happy to follow his lead. When can they get cooled boiled water in a cup? I can't remember, but when I was getting the last load of jags he got a sippy cup from the HV.

I've noticed that around every 7-10 days maybe it feels like Dylan is permanently attached to my boob. Was thinking it was growth spurt or teeth or both. Maybe even just thirstier with the heat it sure would be easier if they could just tell us My boobs leak loads and most feeds if he unlatches I have milk spraying all directions. And of course he is interested in whats going on around him now so that happens a lot. My right boob has always been his fave but today and yesterday he has not been keen on my left one at all. Its getting a bit hard.

 

[lj2245]

I think I might have to go see the doctor about my milk He hasn't had any milk in well over an hour and my boobs are still totally empty. If I hand express there isn't much coming out at all. I think I need something to boost my supply. I haven't had a full feeling for weeks.

I think the Gummee Glove is best for now as he's not so coordinated and keeps poking his eye with Sophie but I think when he's better at holding things Sophie will be better. I wish I'd got him the glove weeks ago. He's had it just over a week now and loves it. I got a spare teething ring so he will always have one in the fridge. I bought it direct from the Gummee Glove site as it was cheaper than Amazon. Sophie was cheapest on Amazon.

I got him these Lamaze things that strap round each wrist and have wee sock things for his feet with toys attached. Looks like I got them just at the right time as Alex discovered his feet the other day and the bright ladybirds and butterflies attached to his wrists and feet have given him no end of amusement Stephen says they are a bit too girly but I caught him putting them on Alex yesterday

I was thinking yesterday that we should arrange another meeting Now the babies are less 'newborn' it would be lovely to have them all together Alex can sit in a highchair so I'd be happy with F&B's again but the scout place was great too if you would prefer there?

How good are Jumparoos? Alex totally loves his. He's in his just now, screeching away with excitement. The dog isn't too keen on the noise!

I got an ERF carseat and it has this newborn insert that is says you need to use until 6 months as it holds baby's head in place. The problem is Alex is already a bit of a tight fit in 6-9 month clothes and it's a squeeze getting him in. His head is the size of a 4 month old baby's though (it's like a pea on a mountain) so it's the only part of his body that actually fits in the seat with the insert in. I was considering taking it out but its purpose is to secure his head and although he's big, he's still only 4 months old. Do you think it will be ok without it? I have kept him in his newborn carseat for now but he's waaaaay too heavy to lug about in that now.

Do any of you have a bumbo? I have one for Alex but can't use it because sitting totally upright like that makes him sick. I think it's because his nappy digs in and gives him heartburn.

 

[Kaybee]

I think it is normal for some ladies to loose the full feeling once feeding is established but I would say if you are worried about it and feel that its not right then you should see about getting something. I know some ladies say fenugreek is good for upping supply but one of my friends LO has a severe nut allergy and fenugreek apparently is from the nut family as she found out. I think you mentioned that you/ Alex can't have one kind of nut but could be wrong

Those hands and feet toys sound fun. We have a bumbo and find its really handy plus I can stick it under the pushchair and take it out with us when we go visiting etc. Shame Alex doesn't get on well in it. Maybe once he is a wee bit bigger? The jumperoo is brill! I keep catching Kaiden in it

F&B's is fine with me as I know where I am going. Sure I would find the scout hall if that's better for everyone else though.

I am not sure about the car seat. I think it goes by weight rather than size so I would keep the insert in at least until his head doesn't need the same support. Sure that ERF seats are all about protecting the neck/head area so that would be my thinking. I know what you mean about lugging the car seats around though. They are so heavy in them.

 

[Kaybee]

Oh, meant to ask how do your babies sleep during the day? Dylan has lately just been having wee power naps between 20 & 45 mins max. It doesn't seem that often either..will try count them out tomorrow and see.

 

[bbymc]

I dont get any 'full' feeling now. But I spray everywhere when Lewis is being nosey lol. So I'm not worried. I think its normal not to feel full this far into bf. Could you express between feeds? That upped my supply loads!

I think you should leave the head support in the car seat as long as possible. It wont be long before he doesnt need that much support anyway. We were just discussing lewis' car seat. I can barely lift him now. We're looking into which ERF one to buy. What one did you get?

We've got a bumbo. Lewis loves it! Not as keen on the jumperoo tho. He only likes it for very short periods. Think I'm gona try him in a door bouncer.

So whats a gummee glove? I was just going to buy a sophie after my sister in law recommended it.

I don't mind where we meet either. I've not tried lewis in a highchair yet. If he is ok in one then I'm happy with F&B again.

Karen Lewis started napping like that and I had no clue what was going on. Then I realised he was under tired. All I did was increase his awake time by 15-30 mins and he started napping his usual 1 1/2 hours again. What happened was, he was undertired so catnapped for 30 mins or so then he'd be overtired and not able to stay asleep at his next nap. I got mega pissed off cos he was so grumpy. As soon as I increased his awake time he went back to normal.

 

[lj2245]

I tried expressing too but there's not much coming out and Alex is so hungry I'm having to give him that too. I've had him on my boob constantly for days and it hasn't increased. I've felt my supply decreasing for a few weeks now though and I think it's because my diet is so poor.

The problem with the head support is it's a whole body thing and he doesn't fit in the car seat with it in. My choices are to put him in the ERF without the support or keep him in the infant seat until he's 6 months.

 

[Kaybee]

I will try keep him awake a bit longer and see if that helps.

If it were me I would keep him in the infant seat until he doesnt need the support but just leave the seat fixed in the car to save having to carry the extra weight. We will shortly be at that stage as it will get too heavy for me.

 

[lj2245]

The autobase doesn't fit in the new car so I have to faff about with seatbelts every time lol.

Alex has only ever catnapped during the day. Lucky if he sleeps an hour in total between 8am and 8pm!

 

[bbymc]

I think I would keep him in the infant car seat for now. Just don't carry him in it.

Do you still have the stuff you got for alex from the doc? It increases your supply if you take it does it not? Why not try that?

Lewis had about an hour on friday and it was hell. He usually has 3 1 and a half hour naps. Hes in a cycle of 2 hours awake, 1.5 asleep then a feed. He only moved onto 2 hours awake last week.

How much does dylan sleep?

 

[lj2245]

How's he sleeping at night now? Alex does 12 hours at night with a 10 min feed at 3am so I don't mind him not sleeping so much during the day. He catnaps after every feed for 10-20 mins.

 

[bbymc]

Aw that's great. With a dream feed still?

Lewis goes from 7 to anywhere between 11.30 and 3am. Recently its been 7-11.30 then 11.50-3.00 then 3.30-6.30. Pretty crap these days. I don't mind the feeds so much, but I can't handle the 6.30am start to our day.

We have tried an earlier bedtime, a later bedtime, shorter naps in the day, fobbing him off with the dummy instead of feeding him every time he wakes, having Ryan go in so he doesn't expect a feed, ignoring him (since he never gets too upset)...I'm out of ideas.

 

[bbymc]

Omg... Ryan was just reading me a txt his cousin sent him. It said that his cousin was planning to propose to his gf this month. He then went on to read his reply.... 'No way, that's great cuz. I'm planning to propose to Emma this month too'.... It was out before he realised what he'd said. I just acted as if I hadn't heard that part lol. AWKWARD!!

Kinda feel a bit crap that I know that now lol. God, there's no pleasing me eh! Lol

 

[Kaybee]

OMG Emma!! Lol, sorry. Do you think he will put it off again now?

Dylan usually sleeps between 6 & 9 hours. Mostly 7 though. Now and then I have a few nights when he will be up a few times. Normally he starts fussing for bed around 9 and sometimes it might take until 10 or 1030 before he properly settles. When he wakes I usually just pop him in bed next to me and we cosleep. Sometimes he will wake again around half 6 for a wee feed and usually we are up at around 8. Kaiden usually waking us then. Although the whole house was up today at 630. Dave was up then to go to glasgow, kaiden woke up for the toilet and wouldnt believe it was still bedtime and with his foghorn yapping woke dylan i cant complain about dylans sleeping it has always been good really.

 

[bbymc]

Lol. I bloody hope not. We will have been together 6 years on sept 1st. He might do it then.

Dylan's a wee star. Lewis used to wake at 8. I dunno what changed. He used to always miss a feed so go from 7-3.30 without feeding. But he's picked that feed back up again. Soooo annoying! I would love a wee 8-8 night lol. Wishful thinking I know lol

 

[lj2245]

I had stopped the dreamfeed. Before I stopped it he was waking at 4 for a feed so he's an hour earlier now but I think I'm going to start it again and see if I can get my supply up. I just fed him there so we will see how he goes! He's been a great sleeper ever since I sorted his reflux out. I always knew he was an easy baby really! Lol. When he wakes (2:59am every night) I usually feed him and bring him into bed with me after as he's out for the count and a nightmare to wind so needs held on his side. He sometimes fusses a little around 6ish (grabbing my face and flailing his arms about) but I can usually get him to nod off again until anything between 8 and 9:30 by giving him a dummy and patting his bum!

Oh fluff Emma!!! That's bloody typical. He's been putting it off for ages so it will be a perfect surprise and he's gone and done that. Well done for acting dumb. He probably felt awful the poor guy. I bet he felt sick!! What a guy thing to do lol!! At least you know it's imminent!! Best get your nails done so you can show off your rock

 

[lj2245]

I completely overuse exclamation marks. I just realised.

 

[bbymc]

How did you get on with alex last night?

Lewis was down at 7.30 then up at 11.30, 3.30 and amazingly 7 rather than the usual 6am. He still seemed shattered tho so I just acted like it was still night abd he went back down til 9am!! Amazing! !

I ordered a gummee glove last night. Its ideal for lewis just now. Hes forever eating his hands!

Lewis clearly likes his bumbo as a toilet lol. Every time he's in it he loudly fills his nappy lol.

Lewis is definitely catching up on alex btw. He's starting to need 6-9 months. Mostly for length. He doesn't get that from me!! Lol x

 

[lj2245]

That's some growth spurt your boy is having!! I'm sure Alex's growth has slowed right down but as I'm not allowed to get him weighed I can't be sure.

The dreemfeed was a stupid idea. I ended up co-sleeping all night because he wouldn't burp and was waking up as soon as I put him on his back each time. I tried for over an hour then just took him in with me. He slept until 3:30, down at 3:40 then back up at 8 again. Wasn't worth all the hassle for an extra half an hour before I had to get up with him in the night! He did go back to sleep at 9 until 11 with me on the couch though He's now in his Jumperoo having a ball.

Stephen got fined for driving in a bus lane in Edinburgh. The man is a fluffing idiot!

 

[lj2245]

Alex and his Gummee Glove

 

[bbymc]

Aw thats a shame. Maybe just express the dream feed then?

The gummee glove looks huge!! Looks like hes enjoying it tho.

Lewis has just ballooned lol. He's chubby but sooo long now. What length is alex?