Its June!!!!! 20 week scan next month!!! Whos with me?

[ttc_lolly]

Yay that's great about Poppy's weight gain, well done Ally! I haven't had Millie weighed since she was 10 days old and am really intrigued to see what her weight is now. Going to try pop into a weigh in clinic at some point this week, but I'm so busy I dunno if I'll have time. Your HV sounds like a right idiot fancy just not showing up!?

 

[Sarahcake]

Ally thats fantastic! Poppy is really thriving isnt she, so happy for you Defo doing something right there eh! I think im going to try the Aptimal comfort milk then see what happens, and thanks Lauryn, I wasnt actually aware that it may upset his tummy, id have done a strait swap without knowing that! Will replace a few bottles a day with the new then until the cow and gate is phased out, see if that helps.

Unfortunately Ally, I dont have any family up here - and honestly, as much of a loner as this may make me sound, I don't really have many friends here either. Besides bossy friend who im not sure id trust him with right now that is, so im kinda on my own.

Oh wow, so your going to be busy the next few days / weeks then as you get yourself settled Lauryn! Your a braver woman than I am that's for sure! Got a lot of admiration for you ladies who are coping so fantastically with 2 babas! Im struggling to get things done with just the one here!

I know what you mean with an inbetween size, newborn outfits are just that little bit too short for Logan now, but 0-3 are just that little bit too long! So we've either got a squished into his clothes baba or a drowining in fabric baba! Sizing is so random too, ive got 0-3 stuff from Asda that is very very close to being a perfect fit - the sleepsuits fit him perfectly, 2 piece outfits are still a little big, but ive been bought outfits from places like Mothercare that are absolutely bloody huge for 0-3 and wont fit him for ages yet.

 

[Scally]

Lauryn- u definitely wont find time for a while to take Millie to the clinic especially with the move! It was a bit chaotic this morning to be honest, i took Izzy to pre school, went there and they still hadnt got round to me when i had to rush off to collect Izzy again! Luckily they were still open when i went back past and squeezed me in!

Sarah- make sure u take time for you, try to do something each day that u enjoy or something relaxing- try not to get into the whole baby/housework and thats it thing. Have you tried him in a carrier? I wear Poppy quite alot and she always nods off in it. That way at least you have your hands free to do things, and he might find it comforting?

Clothing sizes are so random!
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[pops23]

Sarah so sorry to hear that Logan's little tummy is struggling with the formula, you really sound like you're dealing with it all brilliantly though! I've heard aptamil is the best, deffo give that a go

Picture is gorgeous, what a handsome man

I know what you mean about the clothes sizes, some newborn stuff still fits Flynn but he's long so mostly it's too short rather than too tight, 0-3 ranges differ so much from shop to shop but he's wearing it even when it's massive as we got so many lovely bits as presents and its lovely to see him in it all

Lee went back to work today, first day on our own! It's going well actually, Flynn was awake till 12.30 and then actually went down in his carrycot till 3.30, then fed and was in bed with me feeding and then sleeping till 6.45, I fed him again and we slept 7.45 till 9.30 in bed. He was still asleep so I managed to get in a cheeky shower and get dressed and have my breakfast all before he woke and was hungry!

Ally I've got a caboo carrier sling I've been wearing Flynn in, it's amazing! He sleeps in it and I can wander round doing stuff with both hands free. He's happiest on his front so being able to sleep on my chest is great

Lauryn good luck with the move my love, you brave thing! And most importantly happy birthday for Wednesday xxxx

 

[Scally]

pops- i have a caboo too, its fantastic, i also have a mei tei connecta for when she gets a bit older.
Yay for your sleep and cheeky shower!
We have started doing the same with clothes as we have some lovely things in bigger sizes so we are trying bits on her now, Tescos come up quite small so she has started wearing their up to 3 months things, they are big, but still look gorgeous!
x

 

[ttc_lolly]

Awww thanks pops not the way I want to spend my birthday but at least we'll be in our lovely new house in time for Crimbo!

All of Millie's newborn Next sleepsuits are fitting her fine still, they are getting a little short but I think that's mainly down to her monster feet! She has her daddy's feet - really big and massively long toes poor little thing! The Junior J sleepsuits barely fitted her at birth, but I checked the tags the other day and the weight recommendation is up to 8lbs most newborn is up to 9-10lbs so they were a waste of money.

I really wish I would've bought a sling, didn't think I'd need or use one because never did with Amber but Millie wants to be held all the time so will have to look into this caboo sling x

 

[pops23]

I really recommend it hun, it's brilliant, I just had it on for dinner, although I did drop some risotto on flynns head, whoops!! Xx

 

[ttc_lolly]

Hehe poor Flynn! I bet he totally pulled off the risotto hair look though, little cutie pie

 

[Sarahcake]

I defo need to get a sling I think! Me and Neil are eating dinner in shifts currently, one eats, the other holds Logan lol I like the look of the Moby wraps so may get one of those with whatever money my family send up for Christmas.

Just got back from the drs with Logan, his spitting up and vomiting his feeds got worse this morning where he projectile vomited pretty much his entire feed not long after eating it. The dr was fantastic, he took a good look at him, felt his tummy and weighed him whilst I was there - hes 10lbs 0oz now. He was checking Logan out for a blockage in his tummy which would explain the only pooping every other day and the projectile vomiting but one of the main symptoms is not gaining weight, which Logan is gaining so he ruled that out for now and gone down the reflux route. He gave him some Gaviscon to put in his bottles with every feed and said to come back in a week to 2 weeks if there's no improvement and he will refer Logan to the paediatricians. Fingers crossed though

Hope everyone is good?

 

[Scally]

I really hope the Gaviscon works, did he say how quickly it could start working? Good that he is gaining weight. Must be a relief to be taken seriously, and to know that Logans crying is for a reason that can hopefully be solved.

Had quite a good sleep last night and i feel more tired now! how is that possible? lol. She fed at 11.30, then 2 until 3.30 and then up at 7! woohoo! may it continue!!!!!!!!

x

 

[Sarahcake]

Yeah I was really worried about not being taken seriously, I know a fair few people that have had to really fight with their doctors to get the treatment that Logan is getting now. He said that the Gaviscon tends to have quite a fast effect but didnt say how long, im guessing within a couple of days we should notice a difference hopefully.

Glad youve managed to have a decent nights sleep, although sucks that you feel more tired for it! Sods law that Logan was up at 1, 4 and 7 for feeds and I dont actually feel that tired today whereas yesterday he was fed at 1 and slept through until 7am, as awful as it is, we slept right through as we were poorly and didn't wake him for feeds, and he didn't wake us either - and I felt exhausted when i did get up!

 

[ttc_lolly]

Glad the drs took you seriously Sarah, I hope the gaviscon works

Yay for the sleep Ally! I had a good night too, Millie has been ok the past few nights actually. She must know it's mummy's birthday and the big move day tomorrow and I would need my energy

Just back from the weigh in clinic and she is 9lbs 10.5oz... I can't believe it!! I am making super milk lol!

 

[Scally]

Wow u really are Lauryn! well done u thats a fantastic weight gain! Glad you had a better night, you are going to need all your energy! x

 

[ttc_lolly]

It would explain why newborn clothes barely fit her anymore, little chunk! It really does makes all those cluster feeds worth it when you see such a gain doesn't it?

 

[Sarahcake]

Wow Lauryn! Well done you, thats a fantastic gain!

 

[Scally]

Oh my god it is totally! I started not liking breastfeeding as much, but after finding out how much she weighed yesterday i loved it again! x

 

[kellie_w]

Wow, these babies are gaining fantasticly! Well done on all your gains, and good to hear that some are sleeping better now. I cant wait for that magic day when he sleeps right through! We had a good night too, up at 2 and 5, each time he settled really well instead of fussing as usual. I think wonder week 5 is starting to end today as the crying had died down a little... maybe I have spoke too soon! Good luck with your move lauryn, you are very brave!

 

[Inoue]

Hi all! Glad your all getting on well and babies are gaining weight well. Hope the reflux settles down sarah, its not easy when youve patiently given them a bottle just to see it all spew out of there mouths not long afterwards, then there screaming for more milk?!

Im having a hard time personally, not sure if im becoming depressed or just very overwhelmed but Reimi still wont sleep at night and its becoming very hard for me to control my anger. Marcs back at work so he doesnt do any night sitting. My appetite is non existent and im dropping 4-6lbs every 4-5 days atm, think my body will start shutting down if I dont get rest, im really scared tbh, I just dont want my family to be aware im struggling and deem me not fit to parent her. Im lucky my mum has Reimi for 2-3h in the afternoon every second or third day but I have to use that time to get the house sorted, bottles sterilized, have a shower etc. I pray, pray, pray she settles down soon on a night, even just for an hour .

xx

 

[Sarahcake]

Oh hun, first of all massive hugs to you. I completely understand why your struggling. Sleep deprivation is a horrible thing. First off, I would advise that you go and speak to your doctor. It may be a case if you needing some help from them, of which there is no shame what so ever. Your family don't have to know and you can get yourself back on track without the pressure of thinking they are judging you or your parenting. I'm sure you are doing fantastically well, but when your run down and feeling crap it really doesn't feel like it.

I wish I had some tips for helping her sleep is it that she won't settle or does she have to be with you to settle? Maybe think about co sleeping if you arnt already if its an attachment thing.

I know how you feel though, Logan's care is pretty much soley my responsibility now that Neil is back to work and I am struggling, I think I'm beginning to go down the depression route but I can't go drs as they have to notify social services because of my being in care - I'm high risk to harm him apparently purely because of that

I really really hope that she settles down for you and your able to catch up on your sleep hun.

I'm worried about Logan tonight. Since coming back from the drs he's been really sleepy, had refused 1 feed completely and vomited up the other feeds he has had he's layed there now and keeps opening and shutting his eyes, rolling his eyes backwards showing the whites and going back to sleep. He was fine at the drs thought typically not sure what to do I don't want him getting dehydrated through the vomiting

 

[Inoue]

Thanks Sarah . I really dont want help from medical professionals if I can help it, I would hate for there to be a black mark against me and Reimi and I dont want her taken away from me . Im hoping im just exhausted and my mood will improve once she is settled. Her problem is that she sleeps mainly from 6am-11am (with feeding breaks) then a few odds and ends during the day, ive tried to stimulate her during the day but she couldnt give a toss and goes back to sleep. She is also quite dependent on being held all the time which is a pain when I want to eat or wash up. Her most active time is 7pm-3am which is a nightmare for me. Its during that stage I wish I had my old life back.

Sorry to hear Logan is acting up with feeding. What time was that feed where he tolerated the milk? Reimi can go 6 odd hours without a feed if shes being stubborn (like today). Maybe the eye rolling is due to him being extra tired? Everything is such a worry, maybe try a bottle in an hour or so and wind him after every oz, thats the only way Reimi can keep the milk down x