January JellyBean mummies

[Fraggles]

Welcome new mummies, im looking forward to sharing this parenting journey with you all

 

[Mom 2B]

Morning all, well Jacob slept better last night now he's being propped up a little to sleep. He did 1.30-6 (I was up with the eldest at 5 though)

Nipples are killing me at the moment I remember I went through a very painful phase last time too and the cold weather makes them hurt alot more. Im just hoping the pain subsides soon, it's mainly on on latching but if I go outside the cold weather hurts them in an instant.

Im home alone with the kids today, I think you get used to new normality after a while im single so need to learn to just get on with things. Must say its great having family support.

Do your nipples turn white when they get cold? If they do then you have something called vasospasm. I had it with my daughter and now again with my son. its caused by a poor latch or can be caused by thursh (most common bad latch) If you want to look it up try Dr. jack newmans website. He is a breastfeeding specialist in canada and knows everthing....hes a genius. Vasospasm sucks....burning white nipples and the cold makes it worse.

Also cant remember who talked about it but someone said they are not making enough milk? You can get a prescription for dompeirone (SP?) it helps increase milk within 2-3 days but you might need to keep taking it as long as you want to BF. I had to take it with my daughter as i started to dry up around 7months becuse of birth control (depo provera shot) there are also herbal things you can try and they are also listed on DR jack newmans website.

Best of luck ladies

Quinn actually woke up on his own last night for a feed at 3am. I was glad because i forgot to set my alarm. he sleept for 7 hours one night and 8.5 the next so i decided toset an alarm but was soo tired I forgot. Hes awake now so i gotta go ladies. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

 

[lovealittle1]

I love dr jack newmans website!!
Yay for Quinn waking up on his own!

We have pretty much been feeding Kieran every 2.5-3 hours since day 1 - but lately sometimes I latch him an he just comfort sucks - is it possible that he is not needing to feed as often anymore??

 

[naomicourt]

Thanks for everyones tips. I used some dentinox shampoo on him last night and it looks a lot better already.

How many growth spurts do babies have? I have been feeding Bryce non
Stop today, so assume he is having a growth spurt and just wondered how many more times I will have to go through this? Lol
is this the last one now he is five weeks? xx

 

[Fraggles]

Morning all, well Jacob slept better last night now he's being propped up a little to sleep. He did 1.30-6 (I was up with the eldest at 5 though)

Nipples are killing me at the moment I remember I went through a very painful phase last time too and the cold weather makes them hurt alot more. Im just hoping the pain subsides soon, it's mainly on on latching but if I go outside the cold weather hurts them in an instant.

Im home alone with the kids today, I think you get used to new normality after a while im single so need to learn to just get on with things. Must say its great having family support.

Do your nipples turn white when they get cold? If they do then you have something called vasospasm. I had it with my daughter and now again with my son. its caused by a poor latch or can be caused by thursh (most common bad latch) If you want to look it up try Dr. jack newmans website. He is a breastfeeding specialist in canada and knows everthing....hes a genius. Vasospasm sucks....burning white nipples and the cold makes it worse.

Also cant remember who talked about it but someone said they are not making enough milk? You can get a prescription for dompeirone (SP?) it helps increase milk within 2-3 days but you might need to keep taking it as long as you want to BF. I had to take it with my daughter as i started to dry up around 7months becuse of birth control (depo provera shot) there are also herbal things you can try and they are also listed on DR jack newmans website.

Best of luck ladies

Quinn actually woke up on his own last night for a feed at 3am. I was glad because i forgot to set my alarm. he sleept for 7 hours one night and 8.5 the next so i decided toset an alarm but was soo tired I forgot. Hes awake now so i gotta go ladies. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

I think it's just sensitive nipples. Ive no white patches and doesn't feel like thrush I battled that last year for about 3 months. I think my milk supply is fine as I pump after most feeds with me tandem feeding I feed one and pump for the other. I always get sore nipples in cold bt its worse when feeding.

It's strange even with a good latch last time and this time ive developed soreness at exactly the same point after 3 weeks.

 

[Mom 2B]

hey ladies. I just have to share my great deal I found today. Went to walmart to get wipes and found Quinn a snowsuit for next year. Regularly $35 and on clearancce for $15. Its a coat with hood, snowpants and the coat has mittens that are attatched. what a great find. Wish i had more money thou as lots of stuff was on clearnace. maybe some of it will still be there Tuesday when ihave money to spend!!!!

 

[Fraggles]

Thanks for everyones tips. I used some dentinox shampoo on him last night and it looks a lot better already.

How many growth spurts do babies have? I have been feeding Bryce non
Stop today, so assume he is having a growth spurt and just wondered how many more times I will have to go through this? Lol
is this the last one now he is five weeks? xx

Ive read they have 3 growth spurts in the first 6 weeks then one at 3, 4 and 6 months

 

[Neko]

hey ladies. I just have to share my great deal I found today. Went to walmart to get wipes and found Quinn a snowsuit for next year. Regularly $35 and on clearancce for $15. Its a coat with hood, snowpants and the coat has mittens that are attatched. what a great find. Wish i had more money thou as lots of stuff was on clearnace. maybe some of it will still be there Tuesday when ihave money to spend!!!!

I was at Walmart and they were clearancing the Huggies denim diapers for 10 bucks a case. I bought a case in size 4. I doubt she'll use them until next summer.


Congrats ipretti and BigBetty! More baby girls.

 

[naomicourt]

Thanks for everyones tips. I used some dentinox shampoo on him last night and it looks a lot better already.

How many growth spurts do babies have? I have been feeding Bryce non
Stop today, so assume he is having a growth spurt and just wondered how many more times I will have to go through this? Lol
is this the last one now he is five weeks? xx

Ive read they have 3 growth spurts in the first 6 weeks then one at 3, 4 and 6 months

Thanks Hun. I'm sure he has already had two so hopefully this is the last one! It's so draining and I feel so tempted to buy some formula when he is like this.

 

[jms895]

5/6 weeks is a MASSIVE growth spurt I remember, he might gain about 1 pound in a week

My baby boy smiled today

My back is killing from feeding in bed./co-sleeping

 

[JColeman]

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

 

[blessed]

So I'm going on Day #5 with the flu... It makes it difficult to feed LO because I have a fever and my milk is hot... she doesn't like that much On top of all that I'm engorged due to a growth spurt she had and now she won't eat too much! Ack! I wonder if cabbage leaves really work? (its not like I have any on hand though... lol)

 

[millward329]

Hi guys not read anything. Just posting to say Im hoping to go home with Michael today. It is taking a while to get going with bf. We are doing ok though and my stitches are not as entirely painful - just very stingy! Anyone got good tips for that? Post properly with pics when back on laptop, Susie x

 

[sar35]

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

its a forum for parents of babies born in January!

So I'm going on Day #5 with the flu... It makes it difficult to feed LO because I have a fever and my milk is hot... she doesn't like that much On top of all that I'm engorged due to a growth spurt she had and now she won't eat too much! Ack! I wonder if cabbage leaves really work? (its not like I have any on hand though... lol)

Hope you feel better soon xx

Hi guys not read anything. Just posting to say Im hoping to go home with Michael today. It is taking a while to get going with bf. We are doing ok though and my stitches are not as entirely painful - just very stingy! Anyone got good tips for that? Post properly with pics when back on laptop, Susie x

Good to hear from you Susie, hope you get home ok, cant wait to see pics of Michael xxx

 

[Fraggles]

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

Support, advise and a good chat among people in the same situation.

 

[millward329]

Ok reign check on going home Michael is yellow so think he may need treating for jaundice. It was hard to tell yesterday because of him being mixed race. Will be working on his latch today - remember Susie burger in a bun! We have the rugby ball hold down to a tee now though.

 

[Jolene]

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

Hi JColeman, what did you think it was for?

So I'm going on Day #5 with the flu... It makes it difficult to feed LO because I have a fever and my milk is hot... she doesn't like that much On top of all that I'm engorged due to a growth spurt she had and now she won't eat too much! Ack! I wonder if cabbage leaves really work? (its not like I have any on hand though... lol)

Cabbage leaves worked for me

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

its a forum for parents of babies born in January!

ummm Sarah, then what are we doing here JColeman, I think she meant to say it's for babies born in Jan and due in Jan, lol (a lot of us came over from a 'due in Jan' thread)

Ok reign check on going home Michael is yellow so think he may need treating for jaundice. It was hard to tell yesterday because of him being mixed race. Will be working on his latch today - remember Susie burger in a bun! We have the rugby ball hold down to a tee now though.

I hope it clears up soon so you can go home. Good luck with the breastfeeding, it's really tough at first but DOES get easier!

Do you ladies find that your diet affects the LO's skin? Mackenzie has pimples on her face. I don't know if it's the curry or choc brownies and ice cream I was eating??

 

[sar35]

you know what i mean jolene, although the title is quite self explanitary!!??How are you doing anyway?

Hope Michael gets better Susie, Joe had jaundice and had light therapy for 24hours

 

[Lostunicorn]

Hi Ladies

Sending to all those struggling with bf, like others have said it does get better. Jennifer was diagnosed as having possible reflux last week and has a cold this week!!!! We also have an ultrasound on wed for her hips...being a Mummy is just a worry fest!

Jennifer is 7 weeks now...she is sooooo heavy!!! She was 9lb and 3.5oz when last weight so had put on 1lb and 2oz in 10 days!!!!!

xxx

 

[Mom 2B]

Hi guys not read anything. Just posting to say Im hoping to go home with Michael today. It is taking a while to get going with bf. We are doing ok though and my stitches are not as entirely painful - just very stingy! Anyone got good tips for that? Post properly with pics when back on laptop, Susie x

Soak in tub with epsom salt should help. Cant wait to see your little boy and good luck ith the jaundice

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

Hi JColeman, what did you think it was for?

So I'm going on Day #5 with the flu... It makes it difficult to feed LO because I have a fever and my milk is hot... she doesn't like that much On top of all that I'm engorged due to a growth spurt she had and now she won't eat too much! Ack! I wonder if cabbage leaves really work? (its not like I have any on hand though... lol)

Cabbage leaves worked for me

I'm a bit confused as too what this threads for.

its a forum for parents of babies born in January!

ummm Sarah, then what are we doing here JColeman, I think she meant to say it's for babies born in Jan and due in Jan, lol (a lot of us came over from a 'due in Jan' thread)

Ok reign check on going home Michael is yellow so think he may need treating for jaundice. It was hard to tell yesterday because of him being mixed race. Will be working on his latch today - remember Susie burger in a bun! We have the rugby ball hold down to a tee now though.

I hope it clears up soon so you can go home. Good luck with the breastfeeding, it's really tough at first but DOES get easier!

Do you ladies find that your diet affects the LO's skin? Mackenzie has pimples on her face. I don't know if it's the curry or choc brownies and ice cream I was eating??

The pimples are normal and prob not caused by food. babies skin is very sensitive. Its probably more something that touches babys skin that could cause them. Laurndry soap most common. baby will get use to it.