April Mummies 2011

[bernina]

Drats, had a nice long post and bnb had a glitch when I tried to post it.

Sorry if this is choppy, my other post made a lot more sense

Thanks for all the tips on how to keep her awake for longer feedings. I've been trying the cheek stroke, touching her shoulder and also stroking her ear, they definitely seem to work. She still falls asleep but I can get her to feed a bit longer. Usually 10 minutes to sometimes close to 20 minutes. I have no idea what normal is for a breastfed baby but figure she's programmed to get enough food so I'm just going to let her lead the way and not stress too much. We have our 2 week check up on Tuesday so we'll find out then how she's doing on weight gain. She's such a tiny thing I can't imagine she's put on much weight.

Also been having a tough time getting her to sleep at night, she feeds and drifts off to sleep but as soon as she's in her bassinet she grunts and fusses and eventually cries within 10 minutes. She's only happy when being fed or sleeping on Daddy's chest. I'm trying something different today and have put her down to nap in her glider on her side. She's slept for 2+ hours at both of her naps so I hope it works tonight. Could really use a bit of sleep!

Gem, how is Ollie doing with his feeds? Any increase in amount today?

DH got Lizzie to take a bottle this morning while I was at the dr. He said it was a major struggle but she finally drank nearly 2 oz of my milk out of it! I'm encouraged now to at least know that she can take a bottle. Will still be work and gets her quite upset, but hopefully with a bit of practice we can get her used to it for Grandma's house and when Mommy needs a break.

Sleeping beauty appears to be waking up from all the grunts I hear coming from the glider. Time to nurse!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

 

[JakesMummy]

I rememeber the early days when I'd put Jake down for a sleep/nap and he'd drift off but wake after 10 minutes! I found white noise of any sort, kept him sleeping for longer! I used to put the radio on very quietly but enough for him to hear. It actually worked. Or even a fan, especially in this weather we are having at the moment!

It is going to be a huge shock for me when she is here, as Jake went through the night at 8 weeks old and has never woken up once and he is now 2. He sleeps 14 hours straight. Eeek I am too usedto it! I used to fall asleep with him on my chest for hours, and not move a muscle - how on earth I don;t know, but I am suddenly beginning to realise what is to come. oh noooo!

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Ava seems to be really congested...Is anyone else dealing with congestion issues with their lo's???

 

[CottlestonPie]

I might try the White noise thing... I actually have an app on my phone that is made just to play White noise as it helps with my migraines.
Toby was really crying earlier and when I ran a tap on full, it seemed to sooth him! Madness.
Typically, he's just gone to sleep as I've warmed his bottle up

 

[CottlestonPie]

Ava seems to be really congested...Is anyone else dealing with congestion issues with their lo's???

I think so... He's been very snuffly and sounds clogged up when he breathes sometimes. Wondering if it might be hayfever. Is that possible at 3 weeks old? DF suffers terribly so we're wondering if Toby might've inherited the same allergies.

I've got some saline nasal stuff being delivered tomorrow so I might give it a try.

 

[DanaBump]

Ava seems to be really congested...Is anyone else dealing with congestion issues with their lo's???

I think so... He's been very snuffly and sounds clogged up when he breathes sometimes. Wondering if it might be hayfever. Is that possible at 3 weeks old? DF suffers terribly so we're wondering if Toby might've inherited the same allergies.

I've got some saline nasal stuff being delivered tomorrow so I might give it a try.

on this end too, trying to leave it alone as c section babies in general will be more congested/sneezy/coughy as they didn't get the birth canal squeeze. if it keeps up too much longer, i'll put a couple saline drips up her nose and hope that helps.

 

[MissFox]

Rosie is really congested too. I used her nose sucker and got gobs of snot out. she laughed at how it felt. So it was snowing earlier. UGH. I need warm weather!!! And I have poison oakdown my arm!!!! IDK where it came from but showed up the day after I left the hospital

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Glad to hear im not alone with the congestion issues! We suck out her not and mouth and it seems to help...If it get worse then i will contact the doctor!

 

[loopy82]

Bernina, my midwife said 20 minutes or more is great and sounds like you're getting there now, yay!

Tilly had a bit of congestion in the hospital but doesn't seem too bad now, think I've read that caesarean babies do get more mild breathing problems but it's only temporary.

Last night she slept 6hrs straight, I woke up more than her! Still a bit nervous of this co-sleeping business but it does seem to be working. She also didn't cry when we changed her nappy this morning, she's been inconsolable at change time until now

 

[chocojen]

I am jealous and want to come and play with you all!!! xxxxxxxx

 

[MissFox]

Soon Jen!
Sleep is amazing! We spent 1/2 or Rosies long stretch at the ER as my incision was bleeding pretty bad. They said it was a blood clot that turned liquid and my incision looks great PHEW!

 

[JakesMummy]

Should be joining you all very soon! Been contracting all bloody morning, they are getting closer but taking forever!!! Still able to talk through them and fear it may be a while before admittance to hospital! Will keep u updated : D I'd say they are every 10-15 mins lasting 30 secs.

 

[Emmy'sMommy]

Good Luck Jakes!!! Will be looking forward to your updates!

 

[bernina]

Good luck Jakes. Sure sounds like this is it!!!

Jen won't be long now!!

MissFox glad to hear all is well with incision. Scary though!!

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

ive been sooo busy the last few days just caught up

everyones pictures are adorable!!!

tasha we use MAM bottles they are really good we love them!

Ben has been really snuffly so we have been using nasal drops and they work a treat!

ben is huge now! i never got him weighed this week but i reckon hes near to the 9lb mark

he is still feeding 2 hrly throughout the day (about 5oz hungry baby milk) but does tend to go a bit longer through the night

i will update everyones info on the first page over the bank hol weekend, i will try and hunt for everyones birth storys to add too.

heres a pic of Ben and my sisters new baby Maisie

https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/216998_10150158077211172_589176171_6932145_8197005_n.jpg

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

who does your little ones look like?

here is me when im about 3 and Ben today , what you think?

https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/mummy.jpg

 

[caro103]

good luck Jakes!

Rainbow, I need a pic of Daddy too to decide! but he's def got your face shape and mouth!

mine looks totally like his daddy , though possibly has my nose! lol. Always though he would though as DH is much darker than me generally, brown eyes olive skin, dark hair, whereas i'm blue eyed, auburn and v fair skinned! xx

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

heres OH and Alex on halloween
https://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/rainbowprincess83_2009/65491_471700020822_651270822_6496987_6079901_n.jpg

 

[caro103]

def you but OH's eyes! hehe, either way he's gorgeous xx

 

[Tasha360]

thats good rainbow cuz ive just ordered a load and spent a small fortune. Not sure who mine look like ill have to find some pics out xx