Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[ladykara]

I agree with what's been said give them a call x

No one sharing the royal babies birthdate then !!! I was really hoping.

They really need to make it clear to new mums before they give birth that breast feeding is hard, that pain at the start is normal and its rubbish about the perfect latch.. They should also add about all the other delights of what u go through after giving birth, like bowel movements, stomach pains while your insides move back into place !! I'm on my third and even I forget... No one told me how painful my boobs are when milk comes in every time... I find myself holding my boobs and forget I'm in public !!! And I swear one day ill leave a boob out and answer the door !!! Xx

 

[monro84]

Water broke @ 1 1/2 cm & 70% efaced... I got a ways to go

 

[flapjack10]

Hope those cramps got stronger A1983!

EEEEEP GL monro!

LK - I couldn't agree with you more. I had just assumed that I could BF no problems, when it didn't work out I knew nothing about FFing. It's not even mentioned in the Antenatal classes. Maybe I should have prepared more, but I honestly thought I ewuldn't have to.

Xxx

 

[merristems]

Yeah monro good luck getting that babba out xxxx
A1 i hope this is the start of something for you too fx xxx
Oh go on then...well done Kate and wills on their little prince!

Im glad you mentioned the afterbirth pains, trouble with bfing etc. I have assumed everything will be hunky dory and know nothing about ffing. Any tips on easing engorgement pain helping milk flow?

Hope those babies are behaving

I feel like im in limbo, 37wks tomorrow and nothing much going on really, loose bm for a week now but no BH. Yesterday baby was really active i think there is still plenty of space in there im just worried it might turn around! And yesterday we went for a walk and my pelvis didnt hurt? I think head has moved up

 

[A1983]

Yes LK-any tips re the breastfeeding?! So re the perfect latch-do you mean in reality there isn't a one size fits all...so to speak?! Been watching youtube videos on it and they make it look so easy

And bm's-as in constipation?!

Merri, I think they can rise and fall a bit-my baby is always head down yet some days I walk ridiculously slowly and it hurts, others I feel like I could skip along the road! He's been engaged 2/5ths for 2 weeks so ill see how things are at my mw appointment tomorrow-the sweep will also be discussed and booked!! Cramping here and there-nothing exciting I don't think!

 

[flapjack10]

I put breast pads in cold water in my bra to help the engorgement pain and to discourage milk flow.

Going in a warm shower can help with engorgement pain and encourage milk flow - I think. I've been avoiding putting my boobs under the shower just in case. The engorgement only lasted a day or so for me, but I have had leakage on and off.

I know that limbo feeling hun - it can't help that we're all popping out our babies and Kate Middleton too! Don't know where she hid 8lbs 6oz of baby though!

My tip for BFing would be to ask the MWa for as much help whilst in hospital. Be honest if it hurts - tell them straight away. The first time I did it, it was uncomfortable, but the next day it was truly painful. It shouldn't be painful.

Don't be hard on yourself. Remember baby has been having easy ready meals for past 40 weeks and they are learning this new skill as much as you are! Take breaks if you're having trouble - wash your face and have a cuppa tea and try again.

I know this all sounds silly considering I gave up BFing on the first day, but I still think it's best for baby and worth a try. Just remember it might not be best for you, your health and sanity.

xxx

 

[merristems]

Lol fj i thought the same about her hiding baby that well, cant believe he was over 8lb!?!

I have ina mays guide to bfing which im halfway through its interesting about all the hormones needed, a d that stress is really the worst thing for it. Fj if your milk is flowing could you try to continue bfing? You gave her the colostrum anyway and that most important part.

A1 thats good to hear about skipping thats how i felt yesterday! Back to woddling today! I dont think birth ball helps my hips at all!

 

[A1983]

Ohh yes I knew I meant to add something-as FJ said, cold for engorgement and warm for flow-ive bought the lansiloh 3:1 breast device thingy-so the pads go around your breast and can go in freezer or microwave!

 

[merristems]

Oh yeah i was thinking og buying one of those but dont have microwave! Do you think soaking it in hot water would help?

 

[A1983]

Hmmm, it has little jelly bits in so yes to hot water im sure...but no to ovens id say! ;-) Google it maybe? Not sure how hot it will get in water x

 

[flapjack10]

Nah I'm happy FFing now! BFing was just too painful for me especially with how lazy Cheekyface is at sucking too! It wasn't meant to be, but I wish you girls all the luck in the world!

xxx

 

[mackjess]

I've been reading but too wiped to check in. Finn and I are starting to get better at the breastfeeding routine, so hopefully I'll get more naps in and can reply to everyone. BF is so hard, but I've met with lactation specialists 4 times and finally getting it down. Baby is happy and back to gaining weight, now I just need to figure out how to make it not hurt anymore so I'm meeting them again Thursday. It's been the most blissful chaos I've ever felt.

Here is a pic of my love. In two of them, he's just come off the boob. Love his fat, happy face.

I got a lot of help with BF from the nurses in the hospital. The first night home last night, I would have given up if I'd had any formula in the house. I also had his pediatrician appt first thing this morning and they have a consultant for BF. He was quiet on the car ride, but was screaming soon as we got there so they had me whip out my boob and started helping me right off. Something FINALLY clicked today and it's been better.

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[merristems]

He is gorgeous MJ well done on bfing, i know its hard but sounds like your getting lots of help there, here they pretty much leave you to it there is help but you have to search it out. My mums friend is a lactation helper so i will be asking her for tips! Take care and sleep when hes sleeping!

 

[A1983]

Sorry to skip forward your posts-I will read them-just a quick question. ..

Woke this morning to loose bm-not completely liquidy but feeling a tad sick with it. Still cramping. Related to possible impending labour or a bug do you think?

 

[merristems]

Labour most probs! Although ive had oose bm for nearly 2 weeks, i eat alot of fibre and fruit so blaming the natural yoghurt! With cramping though im thinking early onset of labour for you fx xxxx

 

[A1983]

Thanks Merri! Yeah...could be the rlt too I suppose...well ive felt fine since ie no more so maybe a mini clearout! Cramping intermittently still, bubs very active and this morning at mw appointment they said baby is in good position, still 2/5ths engaged which is fine as msy not engage anymore til in labour.. (so im not in labour then..!) and I have a sweep booked for Sunday morning!

Well done on the bfing Jess, I hope I get some good support if I need it, yes rest up when you can!

 

[JFG]

Nah I'm happy FFing now! BFing was just too painful for me especially with how lazy Cheekyface is at sucking too! It wasn't meant to be, but I wish you girls all the luck in the world!

xxx

Our babies are so similar from labour to the bf! My lo wouldn't latch on and when she did she wouldn't suck she lost weight and became jaundice so I ended up bottle feeding as had to get fluids in her to flush jaundice, but tbh I'm finding bottle feeding a nightmare I'm currently following instructions on aptimal formula of using boiled water for each feed and cooling down but doing this with a crying hungry baby is stressful!

 

[flapjack10]

Arrrgh JFG it is so stressful! I agree. My suggestion would be to invest in a flask. Boil the kettle and fill the flask. This means the water cools down over a longer period of time so you can get a few feeds out of it because it's still hot enough to kill bacteria in formula. That's what HV told us to do. It's still a pain, but much better than waiting 20 mins for kettle to cool down every time. We've also got a few of the ready made glass bottles for any stressful times that it just gets to desperate to wait for a bottle to be made up. If any visitors ask if they can get you anything say ready made formula!

A1983 - I think BM's go funny before (and for me) during labour, but I never had a liquidy bm - it still held its structure. I hope this means something for you though. Hopefully you won't need the sweep.

Sleep deprived here - who is left to meet their bubs?

xxx

 

[A1983]

Thanks FJ, yep I know what you mean and that's how mine are! Think it's Monroe - although she may well be in labour! And myself and Merri left ..

 

[Dollybird]

Heh ladies!! Jess he is absolutely gorgeous!! So pleased to get to see a pic I was as I couldn't see the other ones!
Fj I'm quite happy ff now too. It's a lot less stressful for me. I must admit to you and jfg that I tend to make up some bottles in advance. I know I know it's not recommended but my sister done it with all five of hers and all my friends who have ff have done the same. I tend I make up 3 at a time and store them in fridge. And we tend to use the cartons or ready made bottles if we are heading out and about. I hope u find something which works for u and feels less stressful. My midwife suggested the flask too and it seems a good alternative.
Hoping monro is in labour after all and that the rest of you ladies still waiting meet your babas soon!
A1983 I've heard loose bms can be a sign of impending labour and certainly in the run up to my waters breaking I'd been going more frequently.
Anyways hope everyone is doing well. Sorry I've been kinda MIA just coming to grips withs being a mama! Loving my wee man so much, but dearie me I'm one tired lady! Lol. Baby got weighed yesterday and he's only lost 80g his first week which is pretty good (only 2% of his body weight) so I'm pleased. Hoping his belly button clamp falls off soon it creeps me out! I'm always worried I'm gonna knock it or it will get caught on something. Xxx