January JellyBean mummies

don't want to read and run, but I really don't have too much to post. So happy as Madison slept well yesterday and last night. woke up at 1230, 430, and 830 so it seems she's on a regular 4 hour schedule- at least last night. Had a bit of fun last night- we had a little photo shoot so I straightened my hair, did my make-up, and got pretty in general. It's such a wonderful (intimate and romantic don't seem the right words, but sort of) experience as Mark's the photographer, so I get to look pretty and sexy for him and he gets to take the pictures and get happy over good shots and poses. Plus he compliments me the whole time, so I got to feel super pretty and sexy again- something I haven't really felt in a while as I hadn't time to take care of myself aesthetically. Still working on editing the photos, but I might post some later.
 
A tip from my friend about stitches.....get a maternity pad wet and put in frezzer. feels nice after going to the bathroom i guess!
 
It's so quiet on here at night now, I'm starting to think all your babies are all sleeping thru , I've not even got beccy, susie and the other pg ladies on other thread to chat to! Where is everyone? Surely im not the only one up twice a night! Mind you she feeds for an hour so messing on my phone keeps me awake! Perhaps your LO's are quicker? X
 
Jo we currently do a feed at 12.30 and then 5am was 6am today. I cant get online on phone. J s a pirahna on first feed gosh it hurts on latch as he is so averious (sp) sure ive spelt that wrong :lol:
 
Glad I'm not the only one feeding a pirahna! Sometimes she starts staring at something instead of latching on then suddenly snaps on it it really startles me! Sounds like Jacob in a nice routine, we currently on 3am feed then 6 ish it's not every night but more octen than not x
 
Glad I'm not the only one feeding a pirahna! Sometimes she starts staring at something instead of latching on then suddenly snaps on it it really startles me! Sounds like Jacob in a nice routine, we currently on 3am feed then 6 ish it's not every night but more octen than not x

we are still on thaqt time 9 weeks later! he feeds like he did newborn
 
We were ona 3am feed which was keeping us up 2 hours but we've discovered gripe water for the afternoon/evening and I wake him at 12.30 (well its almost dream feed as he's so sleepy) means he goes 4-4.5 hours. Without the gripe water he has gas pains for 2-3 hours in the early hours.

The latch is startling!
 
Hey ladies! I am up at 2am most nights as her last feed has generally settled at around 9pm and she has started going 5 hours. Unfortunately u are mostly 8 hours ahead of me! :(

Got the all clear from docs yday :happydance: Jus got to decide on birth control as dont want to go on pill as it can trigger depression for me. Its between IUD and implant. Anyone got any experiences with either? Shes given me some paperwork to read up on but would be nice to hear any real stories.

My in-laws leave today, which is bitter-sweet as they have been a bit of a pain, esp MIL, but ave helped hugely with Holly, plus its always sad saying goodbye. Having said that, we return to UK a week on thursday so will see them again soon, plus all our friends and families!!!!! :happydance: :happydance: Can't tell you how excited I am to go home, and for everyone to see Holly!! So far only my mum, MIL & FIL have met her which is just so weird! The crazy thing is after this trip we're prob not going to get back until Sept when we return for good, and Holly will be 9 months then :wacko: That makes me really sad to think so I'm going to try and back in-between if I can. Its an 11 hours flight though, which will be really tough on my own. :shrug: I dunno!

Anyway, hope u r all good and sorry for not individually commenting but its 2.30am and I'm shattered! Lil lady has done her usual of waking me up whimpering and now gone back to sleep :dohh: She'll be up soon so no point going back to bed now though!
 
hi lisa, i had the iud and never ever again,in fact i had it twice and it was so painful both times but i know for some women its ok but just not for me
 
So glad things are going better for you Smiffy! Sometimes I wonder if I gave Sarai formula if things would be better :(

It is easier on the one hand, knowing how much he's had and he seems more settled and full aftewards. But you have to get cracking with sterilising etc so thats the downside lol. But if your finding it hard hunny I would say don't put yuorself through undue stress. Giving formula doesn't make a bad mummy. As long as my little man is putting weight on and we're both happy then thats what matters.

don't want to read and run, but I really don't have too much to post. So happy as Madison slept well yesterday and last night. woke up at 1230, 430, and 830 so it seems she's on a regular 4 hour schedule- at least last night. Had a bit of fun last night- we had a little photo shoot so I straightened my hair, did my make-up, and got pretty in general. It's such a wonderful (intimate and romantic don't seem the right words, but sort of) experience as Mark's the photographer, so I get to look pretty and sexy for him and he gets to take the pictures and get happy over good shots and poses. Plus he compliments me the whole time, so I got to feel super pretty and sexy again- something I haven't really felt in a while as I hadn't time to take care of myself aesthetically. Still working on editing the photos, but I might post some later.

Woohoo regina! Straightened hair seems like a long way away to me yet. I barely have time to scrape mine into a ponytail lol! Good for you for feeling all womanly and sexy again :)

It's so quiet on here at night now, I'm starting to think all your babies are all sleeping thru , I've not even got beccy, susie and the other pg ladies on other thread to chat to! Where is everyone? Surely im not the only one up twice a night! Mind you she feeds for an hour so messing on my phone keeps me awake! Perhaps your LO's are quicker? X

Sometimes Toby has a quick feed in the night but other times he can be up for an hour or so. Don't think we have a routine as such yet. He is a good sleeper overnight tho at the minute and is starting to settle around 9-10 and then waking around 1-2am. Depends tho and each night seems to be slightly different.

How is everyone today? I think I am off into town this afternoon to meet another one of my mummy friends. I don't like staying in all day on my own with Toby as its so nice to get out and about. Makes me feel human. Yesterday was a really good day and Toby was very chilled all day. He carried on eating and sleeping all evening and had a mega boobie feed between half 7 and half 9 and then dropped off and didn't wake up till half 1. I am feeling less stressed by te long breastfeeds now as I'm not doing them every feed. I'm trying to alternate between breast and bottle and so far so good. The only problem we're having is that my breasts can become quite engorged when ready for a feed so he can find it a bit hard to latch on at first. Then he cries cos hes frustrated bless him. Might go and express now before he wakes up as theyre feeling a tad large now!

Happy tuesday xxxx
 
hi smiffy, i got in contact with our local surestart and meeting her next friday... after i posted replying to your post i said to Joe, come on we have to go out, so im gonna start going to clubs and things, there is a swimming one but im worried about getting changed afterwards, obviously i would get Joe changed but then he would have to sit and wait til i got dressed, just think he would scream the place down or something but its something i really want to do as he loves his baths
 
Thx Laura, I will show my DH your comment coz he says it's coz of me that she's got pimples :( I'm NOT giving up chocolate, lol
Jennifer has loads of pimples too! I was told it is baby acne and is just the natural oils cleaning their pores so their skin gets used to the air.

how rude. ppl can be so dumb. Bfing is the most natual thing in the world. The only reason ppl dont do it as common as they use to is because its not seen by girls of a young age. I totally think you have the right to be mad and curse her for not letting her LO watch and learn and ask questions. I like when the little kids ask about what im doing and dont mind them watching as long as baby is latched on. Feel weird with little boys seeing my nips.....LOL But if baby is on i have no probs with it.

Totally agree, I let my little cousin watch over Christmas (he's 5 and about to be a big brother), like you I hid the nipple but after I answered all his questions he proclaimed BF to be AMAZING, and I have to say I agreed with him :D

ETA Ihave BFed in public once so far and it was fine, I was in a restaurant and kinda hid the boob under the table! Mothercare and John Lewis usually have good BFing rooms too :)

I hope this cluster feeding ends soon! Yesterday and today have been a nightmare!

Oh the fun, Jennifer did 4 hours straight on Sat night, everytime she fell off the nipple she screamed. She's got a cold now so think that may be why, either that or another growth spurt :dohh:

It's so quiet on here at night now, I'm starting to think all your babies are all sleeping thru...Where is everyone? Surely im not the only one up twice a night! Mind you she feeds for an hour so messing on my phone keeps me awake! Perhaps your LO's are quicker? X

Nope I'm still up, unless Jennifer co-sleeps she only goes down for 90mins, occasionally she'll make 3 hours, but usually we are up a lot in the night. Problem is she is super nosey and with be bright eyed and bushy tailed if I turn the laptop on! Can't remember if it was you who mentioned being text buddies?? If so I'll PM you my mobile number so we can keep each other awake x:thumbup:

Still working on editing the photos, but I might post some later.
Please do :) I'll try to post some bump piccies later, although they will be clothed ones as my raspberry ripple tummy is getting worse!!!:cry:

Unfortunately u are mostly 8 hours ahead of me! :(

Got the all clear from docs yday :happydance: Jus got to decide on birth control as dont want to go on pill as it can trigger depression for me.

But we won't be in September :happydance::happydance:
The pill triggers my bipolar/depression as well-evil things! I have to say Dave and I just use condoms as most of the other methods use hormones of some kind or you have to have something fitted. Looking forward to trying for number two already as worrying about birth control again is so annoying!

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Things here are good bar the fact that Jennifer has a nasty cold, she was just starting to sleep in her moses basket or on her playmat and now we are back to refusing to be put down except fot 15mins this morn when I managed to eat breakfast. In fact she is on my now! She does seem poorly though so I don't blame her, lots of :baby::hugs: for me today then x
 
hi smiffy, i got in contact with our local surestart and meeting her next friday... after i posted replying to your post i said to Joe, come on we have to go out, so im gonna start going to clubs and things, there is a swimming one but im worried about getting changed afterwards, obviously i would get Joe changed but then he would have to sit and wait til i got dressed, just think he would scream the place down or something but its something i really want to do as he loves his baths

I'm totally the same, I know Jennifer would love swimming but am worried about the going home bit! Shame we don't live near each other, we could go together x
 
hi smiffy, i got in contact with our local surestart and meeting her next friday... after i posted replying to your post i said to Joe, come on we have to go out, so im gonna start going to clubs and things, there is a swimming one but im worried about getting changed afterwards, obviously i would get Joe changed but then he would have to sit and wait til i got dressed, just think he would scream the place down or something but its something i really want to do as he loves his baths

I'm totally the same, I know Jennifer would love swimming but am worried about the going home bit! Shame we don't live near each other, we could go together x

where do you live?
 
Sarah, I have just noticed that you have Bryce's date of birth wrong on the front page. He was born on 27th. x

I feel so drained today! Bryce is getting so good at night and went to bed at 7:30 and woke up at 11:30, 3:30 and then 6:30 but during the day he is wanting to feed constantly, I can't put him down at all. :cry:

Eloise is starting to play up and every time I put her to bed for her afternoon nap or at night she keeps getting out of bed and shouting "i'm awake!" :growlmad:

I'm really not sure that a 2 year age gap is a good one lol :dohh:
 

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