Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[BeautifulD]

Oh he's gorgeous mj! Love the professional pics too

 

[merristems]

I cant seem to see pics but im sure they are great!
Bd good idea on beach mals group it would be good to all stay in touch as mums xxx

 

[flapjack10]

I can't see pics, but congrats! MJ! So happy all our bubs are arriving safely!

Deffo need a MAL board. I already did this today:

https://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s496/flapjackx10/EE3DF18D-1AC5-4DDD-9E42-65FD8DB370C3-7487-000006BC8F6D4403.jpg

Never wanted to give a dummy, but she was screaming and unconsolable. My mum is on her way to help us (at hubby's request) I have mixed feelings about it, but we're so tired.

Her cord is starting to pong, but don't think it's infected hopefully it'll drop off soon. Anyone else having similar issues?

xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Aw fj how cute! So funny u say about the dummy cause I've just been stressing about that myself. We started using one today- mw actually suggested it. I had mixed feelins too.. Still do.. But it seems to help relax the little guy a lot. Glad I'm not the only one feeling a bit torn about the decision though. Tbh I feel a wee bit overwhelmed today. Terrified I make a wrong choice about something. Do u know what I mean? Plus im feeling a bit hormonal which isn't helping. Xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Jess I can't see the pics either! xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Oh and fj I had my sister round today so hubby an I could sleep this afternoon. Made the world of difference. You will feel better for it, don't be afraid to ask for help especially if someone wants to give it- they will feel good about helping, u will feel better for resting, and bubs will benefit cause everyone is rested and happy xxx

 

[ladykara]

Omg omg !!!massive congrats dolly, Kelly and mack !!!!!! So happy for you guys xx

I'm loving all the baby photos, only feels like yesterday we were all worried our rainbow babies wouldn't stick... Only a few of us left to meet our rainbows now

Mack- I couldn't log in as password was to many letters , am I doing it wrong ?

Sending labour dust to the rest xx

 

[merristems]

Fj she has a heart shaped hair line beautiful xxx not sure umbilical cord should smell, maybe slight infection? Ask mw/health visitor you need to make sure it stays dry and clean xxx
Its so hard with the dummy decision. I have always been anti them but can deff understand why and how they are hepful. I hope they settle for you both an yes take the help whilst its on offer because pretty soon people loose interest and stop offering and then you will regret not accepting it in early days. My mum is on standby and is cooking us lots of freezer meals!

 

[A1983]

The password is only the first 4 letters and you need to type name in exactly as Jess has written it if that helps

As for dummy's ive bought some-oh not wanting to use them but I think I will do-his reasons are: 1. Teeth-well mine are fine after loving my dummy for years! 2. They find it difficult to wean off. -well they say to start this at about 8 months but can see ut would be hard 3. They wake up in night crying as it's fallen out-there is a certain rule of 3 where you just replace it 3 times then stop-apparently they learn!! Soooo it is a tough one but the pros are babies will give you some peace whilst having a dummy ha ha plus according to SIDS book it's recommended to help prevent this too.

Afm-still no signs. ..loads of bh last 2 days especially at night-pretty uncomfortable-but no cramping.

 

[mackjess]

I think it's only working for users in the states. still in the hospital cause Finn had jaundice. was hoping to be sprung Sunday, but I'm glad we aren't here for anything serious. plus my milk it's coming in like mad, so I'm happy.

 

[merristems]

Ahhh i see the pics now thanks a1983! Mj he is well cute! I spy red hair what lovely photos xxxxx

 

[merristems]

Yeah for milk well done mamma xxx

 

[A1983]

Ohhh well done on the milk! You'll be termed the milk machine from now on! My friends husband kept saying 'he needs feeding!' in the first few weeks every time he cried and in the end she shouted 'im not just a milk machine!!'

Jess do you mean pics only work for US? As im England bound x

Hope his jaundice improves quickly so he can go home

 

[mackjess]

oh good A! when I heard some people have problems I thought maybe it only works here.

grateful my milk has done so well. Finn has jaundice, and along with the light bed he has to eat allot to flush it out for the next 4 days. I've been able to do half milk and half formula mixed together for him to have enough. they think by tomorrow I'll have enough milk and won't have to use any formula. I'm having to use a nipple shield so they can put the formula in along my nipple in a tiny tube. quite amazing system and no bottle!

 

[theroselegacy]

I've been pumping and giving her formula...she refuses to breastfeed. it's been really stressful and disappointing as I have been trying for weeks and she just won't latch I never imagined it was going to be this hard. Shows how naive I was

Congrats Rose, sorry to hear about the weight. Have you been strictly breastfeeding? I think I am more stressed about that than the labor.

DH and I are going to see The Heat in a few hours. Quite excited about it. It's at a dinner theater and they bring your meal while you are watching the movie. I figure it will be our last date for awhile, and I've heard how hilarious the movie is. Maybe I'll laugh the baby out.

 

[monro84]

So have not seen any big globs of mucus but I did loose alot over the weekend and it was bloody almost everytime I wiped till this morning it seems like its not much mucus anymore. Is is possible I lost it all or I just quit dilating. It was mostly red blood and I have read that when you start to dilate that the blood vessles in the cervix start to break and that is why you bleed a little and/or see it in the mucus. So since I quit bleeding does that mean I quit dilating?

 

[A1983]

Did you tell mw/labour ward about the blood monroe?

 

[monro84]

No I didn't b/c I did not think that it was a big deal since it was not much. I guess I could call the ob's nurse and she what she says. I called last monday b/c I was having regular bh contractions and loose bm's but since it is not alot and only when I wipe i thought it might progress into something and then I would call but so far nothing and bm's have gotten firmer to do you think I need to call?

 

[merristems]

I think a little bloody mucus is fine but if its very red and like more than a panty liner can cope with i would call, but its probably worth calling anyway just to give them the heads up. Xxxx

 

[A1983]

Exactly as Merri said-just to give them the heads up that's all hun ill have my labour ward on speed dial when having signs ha ha! Cramping tonight. ..but sure it'll turn to nothing like last time..