Beach Bump Graduates!

[Aaisrie]

BV I agree wholeheartedly with that advice!! It's only really laundry I've been doing today, did about 3 loads and dried and sorted then I went through all Atticus' clothes that we've been given and sorted them into size order so I know what fits atm and what doesn't! The baby years disappear so so fast though

 

[caz_hills]

I'm so glad I asked! Thanks Eve - I didn't think this through did I and I will def wait. The nursing bras are comfy and fine for now and as I'm no longer BF'ing, the milk I guess will dry up in the next few weeks. I would just like something that gives me some shape and a bit more support but I can wait - it's no problem.

Sorry for everyone with nipple thrush - sounds awful, big hugs to you all. x

Jenni - sorry Max has been on a feeding frenzy! Hope he settles soon and you can rest up.

 

[Aaisrie]

Caz I actually hated going back to "normal" bras the first time I kept wearing my BFing ones way after I finished BFing!! The underwires always felt like they were digging into me or something

 

[caz_hills]

It will be weird wearning normal bras I agree Eve as I was wearing maternity bras from early on in my pregnancy.

On the subject of clothes, I think my body shape has totally changed. I know I shouldn't be able to fit into my old clothes yet but I was a size 8 and bought some size 10 clothes as my maternity ones are too big, old clothes too small and the size 10's don't fit me either - can't even get them over my boobs! So bless her my MIL lent me some stuff and I'm wearing a combo of maternity jeans (hanging off me!) and old tops. I look a state! Oh well, am sure my body will calm down and I will be able to find some stuff that fits me!

 

[Hann12]

Fi - the thrush isn't gone for us yet and we started the treatment on Thursday. She still has a white tongue. I think I'm going to have to go back to the doctors

Caz - same here on the clothes - i think my hips have widened so not sure I'll ever get back into my bottom half of the clothes and a lot of my tops don't fit because of the boobs! I am going to wait a bit and see if things change and if they don't I'll be sending a lot of stuff to the charity shop and starting my wardrobe again!!

 

[Aaisrie]

My shape totally changed after Saraya, even when I got back to pre-pregnancy size/weight my clothes didn't fit the same. I've gone from a size 8 pre-pregnancy and currently can't even get a size 14 up my thighs but I don't care :] Primark leggings and long vest tops for the win!!!

 

[Hann12]

My legs appear to be the same, just my hips have got 3 inches bigger. Sone of that's fat so I need to see if it goes but I'm not sure it will!

 

[mummySS]

I've been wearing the same pair of black maternity trackies for a week!

I've just had to take them off to wash them and I have nothing that fits, currently in a v unsexy nursing nightie. When oh when did it get so glamourous, lol.

Seriously I am gonna need a whole new wardrobe - might head to primark to tie me over for this weird transition period. The c section scar and associated big knickers don't help the look much either

 

[Hann12]

Oh yes our sense of fashion is gone for now isn't it! I'm getting fed up of wearing my stretchy vests too! The annoying thing is that I look like I have a pretty flat stomach but I am still 3 inches bigger than I was so nothing fits. Having to wear elasticatwd outfits is so annoying as I don't look pregnant now but equally not the size I was and I'm not buying new clothes until I know what my size will be!

On another note - how do I get Annabelle to sleep longer at night?! At the moment she can't last longer than 3 hours but more likely 2. I try and get her to eat loads, I try changing her after one side to wake her then feedthe other side and she still wakes up after 2 hours starving! Very frustrating, esp now I'm on my own as Greg is back to work today.

 

[mummySS]

Fraid to say the only thing that works for me is to top him up with formula... That way he goes for about 4-5 hours. On breast milk alone the maximum he sleeps is 2-3... But i'm sure there are other ways, dont give up the BF!

On the whole body thing, i'm impressed that your tummy is flat hann - i am really wondering when i'm going to lose my pregnant bump. My stomach looks really horrible, like a big baggy loose bump. I'm just kind of ignoring it atm - am enjoying spending time with my little man so i'll worry about my tummy later.

Aaah soooooo tired, last night was such broken sleep... really hope i can get some kip tonight. Leo's sleeping now so i should really go and catch some Zs...

x

 

[Hann12]

It is but if you touch it it's wobbly and soft and when I sit down it rolls into a big mess. It's nothing like what it was!

I thought you might say top up with formula. I might have to consider that. The lack of sleep is getting to me!!

 

[mummySS]

Ooh i totally forgot to upload some pics of Leo... There are obviously loads on facebook but as some of you aren't on there... voila.

 

[mummySS]

Yeah sorry i didnt mean to entice you onto the formula. You're doing a great job with the BF so probably best not to throw it off balance now? i'm starting to get a bit lazy - eg tonight my nipples are really sore so i've just fed him on formula. Feeling a bit guilty though...

 

[Hann12]

Don't feel bad, you need to look after yourself too! The problem
I have with the formula or any expressed is that she gulps it down as it comes out a lot faster then as soon as she has had what she wants she still roots around for the breast as she obviously enjoys the comfort and ability to suck. And then she normally throws up the bottle milk as she drank it too fast! And that's all with a slow release teet and expressed milk!

Leo is a very good looking chappie! He is def going to be a heart breaker one day!!

Up again - I managed to get her to sleep for 2.5 hours....

 

[caz_hills]

Ajay wakes every 3-3.5 hours and he is on formula - not much better I'm afraid! Such a horrid night, Neel couldn't sleep so only got to sleep at 2 am then Ajay woke us at 4.45 fir a feed and he woke Neel so he was grouchy. I had two annoyed boys!

Oh well. My tummy has gone downs lot but stopped once I stopped BF'ing. I have a roll still which is why I can't get into any clothes. A Primark trip might be in order!!!! I too am wearing the same clothes over and over again!

Simmy - Leo is so cute!!

 

[amand_a]

I am so sorry to hear about Britt and her little girl, I did read it a few days ago but I just didnt know what to say, I still dont

BV its good to know you are a teacher, sometimes I really feel I have taken on a bit too much, oh well only 3 years of study left I also managed some success taking photos, Im quite pleased with myself, and very proud that I walked away from the photo studio with only my freebie!! no one is going to rip me off

Sherri, people like that make me so furious, its situations like that that take time and resources away from children and families that really need investigating. Poor you tho, you seem to have a bit of bad luck with eventful situations.

Mummy, Leo is a real stunner!!

Hann Billy only sleeps 3 hrs on formula so where not much better off here either, it wont last long they grow up so fast.

I am with everyone on the body shape issue. Not so much this time but when I had Matilda, I pretty much had to start a whole new wardrobe. I did try on some pants yesterday but they didnt fit and I refuse to buy the next size up!

AFM health nurse app went well last week, my little porker gained almost a whole kg in 2 weeks. She wants me to talk to someone about my issues over my section. I guess it didnt help that when she asked me about it I started bawling. Anyway she has given me a few more weeks to see how I feel before she refers me to counseling.
I have just booked DD into an extra day of care, so she will now do 2 days. I am hoping to hear from an LC tomorrow in regards to relactating DS. I have started madly expressing again and I put him on yesterday for a while. I must still have a bit of thrush tho because my goodness it was painful. So for now I will just stick to expressing and see how we go. I would like to at least be able to provide him with a decent amount of EBM if nothing else.

 

[mummySS]

Good going Amanda for getting back on to the bf.

So it seems not all babies sleep better on formula. That actually comforts me to know that mother nature wins!

Caz - sorry for your crappy night. We didn't have a great one either but Paul did the 4am shift so I feel ok.

Afm - I have my two best friends coming round today with their little girls. Can't wait, I've only met family so far, it'll be great to meet my friends.

X

 

[BlueViolet]

Simmy, gorgeous photos! Leo is a cutie!

Hann, I wish I knew how to get Jill to sleep longer. She just slept 4hrs after cluster feeding and a bath, but that's not the norm. The other night the longest she slept was 2hrs.

I can relate regarding clothes. I only fit in my old dress because it wasn't tight in the hips/butt area. I have no hope to get in my old pants until I exercise more. I'm also still really hungry all the time. It's not right...

Amanda, hang in there with the remaining school years. It's tough to juggle but will be worth it in the end if you get to work in a good district. Also,hope the infection clears up.

 

[Jenni4]

Hi girls...I feel your pain regarding the clothes, I know it's only been 2 1/2 weeks but I wish I was closer to fitting into my clothes. I have nothing to wear at all...my shirts don't even fit! I tend to gain weight all over...I don't look too bad but nothing fits. I was losing about 1/2 pound to a pound a day and the last two days have not lost any weight. Very frustrated right now...Max is only sleeping for about 2 hours at a time, but it's not so bad...I think it's easier to deal with when it's your second...your body just knows how to cope better. Hope you have a great day...I'm going to drink gallons of water to see if I can kick start my weight loss again!!

 

[amand_a]

Silly me. forgot to add the pics i took