April Mummies 2011

[BrandiCanucks]

Two days ago, I was whining to my husband about how much I hate having to work, that I feel like I'm missing Anberlin's babyhood, when I said to him..."For all I know, she's going to finally roll over tomorrow and I'm going to miss that. That depresses me."

And what happens? She rolled over yesterday afternoon...and I missed it

I must share her cuteness though..and a comparison picture, of her at 3 months, and me at 5 months.

 

[cheese lover]

Brandi, they shouldn't tell you when she does things for the first time when you're not there! That way when she does it for you, it'll be the first time! She is very cute! I can't believe all that hair!

Loopy, if she's trying back to tummy she should get there in a couple weeks. It seems like once they get close it doesn't take long and they've mastered it.

Isis has been rolling from very early but she doesn't really sit up very well. (or maybe my expectations are high). She doesn't like to sit. She wants to lay down or stand. Her new shtick is trying to crawl. She tries to pull her legs up under her while pushing up with her arms. Its really cute! I really liked it better when my baby was immobile! she hasn't figured out yet that she can get places by rolling but I'm sure that's coming.

We had a good weekend. We went out on our boat yesterday. It was gorgeous weather and the water was warm! Best of all the boat didn't break down! We got Isis in the water but she didn't think it was so warm. She did not like it!

well back to work!

 

[AmethystDream]

I'll run a quick catchup soon and see how all you ladies are getting on.

Lil Miss is finally getting better from her chicken pox and Gabe hasn't got them so far <touches wood>. He is being a monkey though. Sleeping very lightly, waking a lot and now turning on his tummy to sleep.

He is also a very drooly little boy with his poor gums, cute though

 

[SazzleR]

I think we eventually have a tooth! This afternoon I noticed the tiniest little white speck on his lower gum where I thought his teeth were coming through as I could see bumps at the back. So let's see how long it takes to push through properly! Not long, FX'd!!!

 

[Lilly12]

yay for a tooth.. aleenas been teething for the longest time.. no tooth yet..grr!

 

[gertrude]

so ladies - it seems I have hypoplastic boobs which is why I had so many problems with BF. My Dr won't prescribe domperidone so I've come to the end of my BM journey.

So why, given I was feeling all at peace, do I feel utterly shit again

 

[caro103]

gertrude, you really have tried your very very hardest, sounds like now is the time to be pleased with yourself for how much effort you've put in and enjoy your gorgeous little lady

Gem, amethyst and brandi, gorgeous pics!

my proud mummy moment...Alex is sitting , i can now leave him sitting on his playmat with just a blow up support behind him incase he looses his balance all by himself for a good 10mins! he will faceplant sometimes though but sort of topples then carries on on his tummy as if he totally intended to end up in that position

loopey and others who's babies aren't rolling yet, enjoy it! its driving me crazy that he rolls onto his tummy then gets cross that he's there but rarely rolls back onto his back (though he is getting better at that!), I roll him back over only for him to go back on his tummy seconds later . Reckon he just enjoys the sensation of rolling! I've had to do a home made 'positioner' at night as we were getting up multiple times just to roll him over at night!

 

[cheese lover]

Gertrude, why won't your Dr. give you the prescription? I can't believe how hard you have tried to breastfeed! You have absolutely given it your all! I hope you can find peace soon!

Caro, I can't believe he has to be turned at night too! Isis seems to enjoy her tummy but really enjoys sleeping on her side.

Ugh! So tired! I would really like it if Isis went back to waking once a night! She also gave me another cold Saturday night. To top it off I have my end of the year review tomorrow at work and stressing about traveling on Thursday!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Gertrude!! It's not over yet! Go to your health food store, or a vitamind supplement store and get Fenugreek! You DO NOT need a prescription for this and it increase breasmilk!

 

[gertrude]

brandi I already take fenugreek and it does help but she isn't latching so its hard to maintain supply

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Ahhh, I guess that's another story. The only other thing I can think of, if you're not doing it already is get a lactation consultant or look into the supplemental nursing system

 

[chocojen]

gertrude you should be so proud of what you have done, you have tried everything and have a happy healthy LO. WELL DONE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[loopy82]

Gertrude, is there any breastfeeding support groups in your area or an infant feeding team? The lady who runs them in my area phoned up my doctor and told him to prescribe domperidone for me, I don't think he would have done otherwise. If not you really have tried your absolute hardest to make this work and should be very proud of what you've achieved. You know Pickle will be happy regardless of how she's fed!

 

[gertrude]

My LC woman is superb and we've worked well together tbh. Pickle knows a teat is faster than my supply so won't latch - I have nipple shields to try but you know I feel like I'm doing all this for ME and not for her which is not how it should be.

She's utterly gorgeous, developing well (currently talking to her toys on the playgym) and as you say loopy, really doesn't care where she gets her milk from as long as there is LOTS of it

She's had breastmilk every day of her life except about 10, which isn't bad I suppose. Just not what I wanted.

My Dr was impressed I had worked out what went wrong - without the right help and understanding I was never going to be able to EBF her, but I know now so if we did have another I can be more armed

Just letting go is hard

 

[Tasha360]

Gertrude you have done sooo well. I wish id at least tried this time.

I went fishing on Sunday, left the kids with my mom and MIL for the day. It was lovely to have a whole day of peace and quiet. I actually quite enjoyed it and caught 2 fish!

Not having such a brilliant day today Demis got a huge strop on and struggling to keep the babies entertained for more than 10 mins, they get so bored just lately xxx

 

[CottlestonPie]

Gertrude, you've done so well hun. I gave up after less than a week! You've done everything you can to continue BF for as long as possible and that's really admirable. xxxx

Tasha, glad you got a day off!

Toby's getting so bored lately. And clingy! He won't sit in his bouncy chair any more. If he does, he rolls over and ends up face down with his legs dangling off. The only time he'll give me ten minutes of peace is if he's getting mummy cuddles.
He rolls over in his sleep too now. Its ok if he rolls into a comfy position but if his arm gets caught under him, he wakes up and I have to roll him back. So tiring!

 

[caro103]

cottles have you tried to make a 'positioner' (google it) out of blankets. I've just got a rolled up blanket either side of him which are covered by another blanket which it wrapped around the two rolled up blankets so nothing can come lose or move away from him. He does scoot up the cot so his arms are free but cos its still around his bum atm its stopping him rolling at night and we're all much happier .

The last two nights he's only been up once, then twice! . I feel much better for it!

Spent the morning making baby food! decided we're going to try him with a little baby rice this wkend, then puree next wk. Will move onto finger foods in a while

 

[cheese lover]

I'm really struggling with solids. her pediatrician gave us the green light at 4 months stating that the latest meta-analysis showed no increase in allergies when food was introduced between 4 and 6 months. so now I feel like I'm making up reasons why we aren't starting solids. I think deep down I like the fact that she gets all of her nutrition from me. I'm so proud when she gets weighed and measured. I don't even like that they give her bottles and was secretly hoping she would reject them and reverse cycle. In fact I had all these same feelings when I gave her that first bottle. I almost cried, even though its EBM! What is wrong with me?!?! I'm being irrational. It's just food! I'm so embarrassed by this I can't even tell DH. I started to last night and stopped because I felt so foolish.
DH doesn't care when we start giving her solid food and defers all Isis decisions to me because I'm the one who reads about it. Whatever I decide though, he wants the scientific reason behind it. I have no scientific reason to delay solids now. I'm thinking that for my own sanity I need to just give her some freaking solids and stop over-thinking it. Maybe while we're at my Mom's. I'll express some milk and give her some cereal. That way it'll be a big event. My mom will be able to experience at least one of her first grandchild's first events.

I hope I didn't offend anyone with my crazy post. I know BF/weaning are sensitive subjects but I just had to get this out. I need someone to tell me I'm not totally off my rocker.

 

[caro103]

not off your rocker at all hun. i feel the same way, its a big thing! plus once solids are introduced life isn't quite so simple anymore, need to pre-plan to go out etc. I've looked into it lots and now feel quite excited! we're also making it a bit of a special event by dh being around (he's missed alot of alexs 1sts due to work )

go for it only when u feel ready hun xx

 

[CottlestonPie]

I think that makes sense! I can't really relate with the BF, but I'm hesitant to start weaning just yet. The only reason I ever have when OH questions it is "he's not ready"... He'll be 5 months old by the end of next week and OH is desperate to start the next phase.
But... I dunno. I like that intimate feeding cuddle. And the way he gazes into my eyes when he's sleepy and drinking his bottle. And... I dunno. Maybe I just don't want my baby to grow up.
I know I should try him on baby rice soon. But I'm not in any hurry and I don't feel like Toby is either.