January JellyBean mummies

[mum2be2011]

im with you on that one Jo. Hayley will sleep wherever during the day. On our bed, the spare bed, her playmat, bouncer, on me or in her car seat. I dont have a routine I follow what Hayley wants and I let her sleep where and when she wants. I learnt the hard way with Phoebe when we went through a phase when she was 4/5 months old where she wouldnt sleep anywhere but her swinging crib.

Hayley is currently tucked up on the spare bed whilst im on here and sorting paperwork out. We might venture out into the garden with a blanket and then her playmat on top a bit later on for her to get some fresh air.

Everyone will tell you different, the h/v will have their ideas and books and the internet will be different again. You do what is best for you and Kieran, sod everyone else. Hayley probably sleeps more during the day than other babies but i figure that if she is sleeping she needs it. Sleep is when they do their growing and re-create what they have done in the day. As long as you get some playtime and bonding/close time with you then you cant go wrong.

Massive its not easy I know as there is so much conflicting advice out there but follow your heart and Kieran

 

[naomicourt]

I thought that breastfeeding was supposed to keep AF away aswell. Mine came back four weeks after I gave birth and has been pretty regular ever since! A right pain!! lol

I have always encouraged Bryce to sleep in his cot for nap times so it's nice and quite for him as Eloise is a bit noisy, bless her.

He has no problems sleeping in the car, or his pushchair and even on my lap when we are round someones. Really lucky to have such an easy going baby I think! xx

 

[Fraggles]

Having a tough day today J in so much pain. Finally nodded off only lasted 5 minutes before he wanted another feed, asleep now we've gone 10 minutes so im hopeful.

I think he has upped my milk too has ive been having the let down pains I used to get weeks ago and im feeling full again

 

[lovealittle1]

Fraggles.

I just posted in my journal as well-but I did it Kieran is asleep in his crib. I'm sat right beside him. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

[jms895]

Napwise I used to hold Caine and Still now he wont sleep anywhere but in our arms or in bed and like Jo said, makes a nightmare for when you are out and about
But with Alex have made sure I put him down, yeah sometimes I have cuddles but he sleeps mostly in moses, or cot or my bed. He fell asleep in the bouncer next to the washer yesterday that works a treat for sending them off

 

[sar35]

Joe wont sleep for more than 5-10mins during the day in his moses basket or crib, but if i hold him he will sleep for 2hours +. Which is annoying as if i try and put him down he will wake up and be tired again, then we start the whole process of trying to get him to sleep again!
At night time he goes down no problem, even awake sometimes, which is a good think i suppose.

He got bit or stung tonight on the back of his head dont know what caused it but its now a lump on his head.He was laying on a quilt in the garden and when i lifted him my sil noticed a dip in his head like he had laid on a tiny stone,then it just swelled up. I phoned the out of hours doctors but the swelling had gone down and he is ok in himself. Wonder what it was? Also has a small red graze type thing on his tongue like he bit it or something, maybe it was putting a toy in his mouth i dont know, not a good day for Joe Joe xxx

 

[lovealittle1]

Hope Joe is ok xxx

Kieran slept for 20 mins in his crib in the end.

 

[Fraggles]

Thankfully had a good night. The crying finally stopped at 9pm (it started at 10am) only stopped for milk we did lots of feeding yesterday. He slept till 6 had a feed and has gone back down. I fell asleep on the sofa until 11.30 I was so zonked.

 

[jojo-m]

Glad he finally settled hun! Bless ya hope he had a good night! Xx

 

[Fraggles]

Its funny when im busy it always happens. Hoping to get some stuff done today. Im just buying around 800 balls to put in N's bouncy castle im hoping a 1000 balls will fill it quite well

J wouldn't even be cuddled by anyones else yesterday so meant I babrely found time to pee

 

[sar35]

his head is ok now, just a small red mark on it.
Jab day today!!!!

Had phone call from work, i can work in June for 6weeks then the 6weeks holiday count as my maternity leave and i will officially leave in August. I didnt want to go back but i would of had to pay £2000 in a lump sum if i didnt!!!
Also, he is showing a dislike to strangers by screaming or growling at them lol, i think its cute

 

[Fraggles]

Sar as work been funny about knowing you plan to leave upon your return? Im struggling to see how I can afford everything in my current job with childcare etc

 

[iprettii]

Hello Ladies!

I am unsure what is going on and I will call the DR if I see no change by Friday.

If I feed my daughter 10 times a day (just throwing out random numbers) she spits up/throws up after maybe 5 of those feedings. At night when she's asleep and I feed her she's fine, but then others times she's not. She doesn't seem cranky or in pain because right after she spits up and I wipe her face she gives me the biggest smile. She's really not a fussy baby.

But after her feeding just now as soon as I took the bottle out her mouth she spit up what looks like ALL 4oz of the milk I just gave her, again she doesn't cry or anything, but I feel like this is a bit crazy that she's spitting up all her milk like that. (again it's not every feed) I thought maybe it could be acid reflux, but now I'm not so sure. She likes to move around so I'm wondering if that's what it is, the milk is maybe not settling, but she was laying down on this feed and STILL manage to throw up.

Any advice/thoughts ladies?

 

[blessed]

It could be reflux, or just a sensitive tummy to her formula

 

[jojo-m]

Is she been greedy guzzling it fast? My pal had a very sicky baby like this and it was shear greed. If she's not crying or losing weight then I wouldn't worry. If it needed attention you would have other problems too x

 

[blessed]

Is she been greedy guzzling it fast? My pal had a very sicky baby like this and it was shear greed. If she's not crying or losing weight then I wouldn't worry. If it needed attention you would have other problems too x

So true! Sarai is one of these... she'll guzzle down 4oz of expressed milk in less than 5 minutes and will spit up often afterwards.. greedy little thing

 

[sar35]

Sar as work been funny about knowing you plan to leave upon your return? Im struggling to see how I can afford everything in my current job with childcare etc

No they have been really good, i think they appreciate me telling them in advance.

Hello Ladies!

I am unsure what is going on and I will call the DR if I see no change by Friday.

If I feed my daughter 10 times a day (just throwing out random numbers) she spits up/throws up after maybe 5 of those feedings. At night when she's asleep and I feed her she's fine, but then others times she's not. She doesn't seem cranky or in pain because right after she spits up and I wipe her face she gives me the biggest smile. She's really not a fussy baby.

But after her feeding just now as soon as I took the bottle out her mouth she spit up what looks like ALL 4oz of the milk I just gave her, again she doesn't cry or anything, but I feel like this is a bit crazy that she's spitting up all her milk like that. (again it's not every feed) I thought maybe it could be acid reflux, but now I'm not so sure. She likes to move around so I'm wondering if that's what it is, the milk is maybe not settling, but she was laying down on this feed and STILL manage to throw up.

Any advice/thoughts ladies?

I would of said reflux too

It could be reflux, or just a sensitive tummy to her formula

agreed

 

[lovealittle1]

Sar - greAt news about work!! I NEVER want to go back wish I could be sahm or a wahm. Glad His bite mark is ok.

Ipretti-no advice Hun but hope it gets better

 

[Fraggles]

It could be reflux iprettii ive found with reflux I canty lay J down for at least 30 minutes after a feed. If I does he is sick 90% of the time. He is often sick inbetween feeds too.

It sounds lile lo may be taking milk too fast what teat number are you using?

 

[sar35]

ofsted rang they have put me forward for my inspection now we have moved, hpefully it will be before i return to work!

joe been really poorly since jabs yesterday, high temp, sleepy and groaning, not put him down all morning last lot though so thats good