January JellyBean mummies

[sar35]

what about expressing leanne, then u can have a rest and toby gets your milk

 

[sar35]

ive given up adding people to the front page .... no one else comes here do they.. ill add the 'locals' from jjb pg thread but wont do anyone else unless they come here or update the pg thread. thats fair enough isnt it

 

[Fraggles]

Gosh is it something to do with being a jan jellybean that makes these babies fussy feeders? Toby can be a right pain (in the nipples lol) and did his usual wanting to feed on and off from 8am-12 today. He's finally gone down in his carry cot bed now after being bathed and then rocked to sleep by me and my sister. Little critter. Thing is now Im waiting for him to wake up as we would like him to feed before we go for a walk. So the little fella can't really win lol.

Got my mum here today and now my little sister so have been able to eat food (she cooked) and have a shower and wash my hair. So I feel for you sarah as I could have really done with that yesterday lol. I'm going to her house on thrusday for the day too so gonna make the most of being looked after whilst I'm getting to grips with this feeding malarkey.

To be honest I gave Toby a bottle last night of ready made milk. My nipples and boobs were so sore after a lot of feeding yesterday I just picked up one of those small cartons of sma from boots when we went out. I know its all in my head but when I was giving it to him at his last feed I felt awful. But he slept so well after it. My OH is still all for me going with the BFing but the constant demand is getting tiring now in the day. Gonna wait out the week and see how we go. I'd be happy if I managed to get to a month.

To you ladies who have done this before, when does it start to feel easier?? I enjoy the feeding after the initial ouch of the latch on and would love to continue but hes so demanding!!!

xxxx

You should get a big growth spurt at 4 weeks and then id say feeding is easier after the 6 week mark. Whn Jacob is constantly feeding I get that ouch on latch and have to tell myself it wont last. We had thrush with LO alot last time and that bloody hurts.

 

[Fraggles]

ive given up adding people to the front page .... no one else comes here do they.. ill add the 'locals' from jjb pg thread but wont do anyone else unless they come here or update the pg thread. thats fair enough isnt it

Sounds good I think alot of the january ladies didnt join in with the threads.

 

[naomicourt]

Gosh is it something to do with being a jan jellybean that makes these babies fussy feeders? Toby can be a right pain (in the nipples lol) and did his usual wanting to feed on and off from 8am-12 today. He's finally gone down in his carry cot bed now after being bathed and then rocked to sleep by me and my sister. Little critter. Thing is now Im waiting for him to wake up as we would like him to feed before we go for a walk. So the little fella can't really win lol.

Got my mum here today and now my little sister so have been able to eat food (she cooked) and have a shower and wash my hair. So I feel for you sarah as I could have really done with that yesterday lol. I'm going to her house on thrusday for the day too so gonna make the most of being looked after whilst I'm getting to grips with this feeding malarkey.

To be honest I gave Toby a bottle last night of ready made milk. My nipples and boobs were so sore after a lot of feeding yesterday I just picked up one of those small cartons of sma from boots when we went out. I know its all in my head but when I was giving it to him at his last feed I felt awful. But he slept so well after it. My OH is still all for me going with the BFing but the constant demand is getting tiring now in the day. Gonna wait out the week and see how we go. I'd be happy if I managed to get to a month.

To you ladies who have done this before, when does it start to feel easier?? I enjoy the feeding after the initial ouch of the latch on and would love to continue but hes so demanding!!!

xxxx

You should get a big growth spurt at 4 weeks and then id say feeding is easier after the 6 week mark. Whn Jacob is constantly feeding I get that ouch on latch and have to tell myself it wont last. We had thrush with LO alot last time and that bloody hurts.

I think Bryce is going through a growth spurt as he is very demanding lately!
I'm glad to hear that is gets easier by six weeks, just two weeks to go until then. I think I will stick with it as it is a lot easier at night time rather then faffing with making a bottle.

 

[Fraggles]

I must say I came close to stopping quite a few times last time and it was honestly the support on here and being able to come and have a mona and a bloomin good cry that kept me going.

 

[sar35]

FF is so expensive too!

 

[jojo-m]

Hi everyone!

Bf is demanding! Must say those first 3 nights were BAD! Now I just suffer from constant feeding just in evenings but it's worth the sleep I get later ;-)

I'm going to start expressing next week! Your LO is def old enough to start expressing. Try stockpile a bit of milk in freezer so when you feeling like this you can give yourself a break! Certainly worth a try.

I bf Corey for 10 weeks, want to do longer than that this time! It's a good idea to have a goal of how long you want to do it! Spurs you to carry on x

 

[Jolene]

I think the pain and stress of bf'ing is a worth not having to buy formula, wash bottles and heat bottles in the middle of the night. I'm way too lazy for that! Lol.

Have any of you ladies tried the manual breast pumps? I can't afford an electric one but don't want to waste money on the manual and still have to buy the electric, iykwim. And how much should one express and what do you store it in?

Lisa, it sounds like you're doing a great job. You sound a lot more positive in your posts. I really hope you're feeling better! I saw your pic on FB of Holly smiling. So gorgeous!

 

[Fraggles]

I think the pain and stress of bf'ing is a worth not having to buy formula, wash bottles and heat bottles in the middle of the night. I'm way too lazy for that! Lol.

Have any of you ladies tried the manual breast pumps? I can't afford an electric one but don't want to waste money on the manual and still have to buy the electric, iykwim. And how much should one express and what do you store it in?

Lisa, it sounds like you're doing a great job. You sound a lot more positive in your posts. I really hope you're feeling better! I saw your pic on FB of Holly smiling. So gorgeous!

I have a manual and electric, the manual works fine for just expressing a little if you think you ma go on to fully expressing then id say go electric.

I try to pump after every other feed but thats mainly to up my supply and build a stock up and feed 2. I tend to feed Jacob then pump the other boob (he only tends to have one side at a time) I usually get anything between 2-5 oz depending on time of day. If you wanted to up your supply id recommend after each feed pump until dry each side then an additional 5-10 minutes after milk stops coming as this will signal your body to prodcue more. If you are wanting to just bag up some for freezer youd probably only need to oump once in the morning after a feed if doing that id say go manual on pumps.

 

[naomicourt]

I have a feeling that Bryce will need to start solids when he is 4 months as that is when I started my Daughter with baby rice, so I am aiming to breastfeed until then.

I really hope that I can stick to it as although it is draining at times, it is lovely to feel that closeness with them too, and to know I am protecting him with my antibodies.

 

[naomicourt]

If I was to express, when is the best time in the day to do it and how much should you express at a time??

EDIT: Sorry just read the last couple of posts and realised you have already answered this. lol x

 

[Jolene]

Thanks Fraggles. I think I will try the manual first then. What do you store your milk in?

 

[Fraggles]

I have quite a few storage items. Easiest are sterile milk bags I get them from boots pharmacy. In the fridge I use bottles I also have some avent isis storage tubs.

Here's a few links to what I use

Milk Bags

Storage tubs

I have this manual pump and love it. I have tried a few brands (medela thats a lot of peoples faves, tommee tippee but I like Avent pumps)

 

[Mom 2B]

Well ladies I did promise I would post my belly pics so here they are. I have not stepped on the scale yet but I was totally disgusted with my pics. I feel huge and gross after seeing them. I know its only been 2 weeks and I have not started to work on it or anything but most of you seem to be dropping the pounds with just Bfing and I;m soo jelous. Even with my daughter I didn't drop the weight with just Bfing so i dont know why im beating myself up about it this time. I really dont expect it to be any different....was just hoping i guess.







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and here is my section scar. Its not a good shot cuz i still have the tape on after they took the staples out but its not that long and healing nice.

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[sar35]

your looking really well laura so soon after birth x

 

[jojo-m]

Laura your tums not bad at all hun! And with a section the uterus takes longer to contract and all other fluids in abdo take longer to disperse! We always think the worst of ourselves but honestly no need - you look great!

P.s it took 4 months to get back in my jeans and I barely gained any weight with Corey and had a teeny bump! X

 

[lovealittle1]

Hi yummy mummies

We find out today if kieran has gained enough weight to continue BFing. I'm so nervous. I hope he has. If not then I am planning to pump and cup feed him extra boobie juice as I am way to paranoid to introduce a bottle yet for fear of nipple confusion. I will do my best to log on later to update. I have been practicing him in his sling everyday now. He seems to like it but I need him to love it before we travel to the uk in a month. We are not planning to bring the stroller but just babywear the whole time we are there. We also have a Mei tai which my DH can use too. Anyone else babywear??

 

[hodbert]

Hi yummy mummies

We find out today if kieran has gained enough weight to continue BFing. I'm so nervous. I hope he has. If not then I am planning to pump and cup feed him extra boobie juice as I am way to paranoid to introduce a bottle yet for fear of nipple confusion. I will do my best to log on later to update. I have been practicing him in his sling everyday now. He seems to like it but I need him to love it before we travel to the uk in a month. We are not planning to bring the stroller but just babywear the whole time we are there. We also have a Mei tai which my DH can use too. Anyone else babywear??

We are travelling to UK in 2 weeks and are doing a similar thing with baby carrier as we decided the pram would be too bulky in the airport and it would be just easier to carry her when we are travelling. We are checking pram though, as will prob need it over there. Have you got Kierans passport sorted?

 

[Jolene]

Thx Fraggles

Lovealittle, I bought the baby sense sling but can't seem to get comfortable with it and neither can Mackenzie. Any advice, it cost a lot, I don't want it to go to waste.