January JellyBean mummies

[Mom 2B]

I dont think id be good at selling products in someones home. i was thinking something along the lines of making baby products. Like moby wraps, pee pee tee pees, change pad covers....things like that. Or taking lanscape pircutes and selling them. I took some photography courses in college a few months ago and have a really good camera but no flash and i have not gotten enough practice with it to take awesome pics so im not sure about that idea.

 

[blessed]

I'm trying to figure out a way to make some extra cash around here too *sigh*

My introduction! -

My name is Natasha and I'm 27! First and foremost I'm a Christian woman, wife to an amazing husband, and mother to Sarai who was born Dec 30th via emergency c-section. I'm breastfeeding, pumping, cloth diapering, babywearing, and loving every minute of it (...... for the most part, LOL)

 

[sar35]

I'm trying to figure out a way to make some extra cash around here too *sigh*

My introduction! -

My name is Natasha and I'm 27! First and foremost I'm a Christian woman, wife to an amazing husband, and mother to Sarai who was born Dec 30th via emergency c-section. I'm breastfeeding, pumping, cloth diapering, babywearing, and loving every minute of it (...... for the most part, LOL)

thanks will put it on soon x


Lisa how long has Holly been on 6-7oz and how often does she have that,i cant get Joe to have any more than 4oz, i tip so much milk down the sink,its a wonder how he is so big!
Who asked about toys? Joe not really interested in toys still and still hasnt rolled over! considering he is one of the oldest on here i'd of thought he would be doing things earlier, unless i have to go by his adjusted age

 

[jojo-m]

Hi! Think Fearne is having a growth spurt. I've been expressing one boob on a morning but she's feeding that much I can't today. Do they have growth spurts at 3 weeks?

Sarah I think when prem they do say milestones usually reached at adjusted age! Corey was the same, infact 4oz would have been good for him even at 10 months. Never the less he grew fine, he not a big child but he's healthy x

 

[sar35]

Tomorrow it is Sarah, lol. The front page looks great

put the kettle on, im on my way

 

[LuckyStarr]

I want to meet at meadow hall too please! I am in Halifax so it's only an hour for me.

Here's my paragraph for the front page - thanks sar!

My name is Lucy and I am 23 years old. I live in Halifax, West Yorkshire. I have been married to Richard for 18 months. I work as an operations manager for an electrical retailer. Our daughter, Isobel grace was born on her due date New Years Eve weighing 7lb 7oz. Me and hubby are massively into rugby league (izzie has a season ticket already) and travelling in our motorhome.

 

[sar35]

Sooooooooooo not fair, i want to meet you all too! Come to the seaside and see meeeeeeeeee

 

[jms895]

Yeah growth spurts at 3 weeks.

Caine never drank loads milk either.... when I expressed it was 5 ot 6 oz even up to a year old.

Some babies like it more i think others dont

 

[Fraggles]

Morning all, im 100% its colic hours of screaming, legs pulling up in the witching hours

Boobs still split but healing im expressing lots and ive found if I give 1/2 oz in a bottle to stop the pirhana bite I can feed more comfortably.

Sorry not done a blurb yet.

Im Fraggles 31 im a single mummy of 2 gorgeous boys both very young I must be crazy! Im tandem feeding, cloth nappy wearing semi co sleeping.

 

[Lostunicorn]

Who asked about toys? Joe not really interested in toys still and still hasnt rolled over! considering he is one of the oldest on here i'd of thought he would be doing things earlier, unless i have to go by his adjusted age

Hiya honey, I've been told tpo go by Jennifer's adjusted age! I agree it is worrying when everyone's LO seems to be reachng milesones early, or at least I find myself getting it a tizz wozz Jennifer did roll over but has since lost it (think it might have been her survival instinct rather than learnt as she rolled at about 3 weeks) but she only smiles when she has wind and doesn't really look at toys bar the lights on her gym, her bunny mobile and her very hungry caterpillars!

Sooooooooooo not fair, i want to meet you all too! Come to the seaside and see meeeeeeeeee

I'll come and see you, I went to Uni in Canterbury so am a big fan of Kent We should do a southern meet up

 

[Lostunicorn]

Morning all, im 100% its colic hours of screaming, legs pulling up in the witching hours

Sending Jennifer has been referred to pediatrics for possible reflux/colic due to screaming her way through a lot of feeds, puking a lot, chocking and gagging when she eats and generally seeming to always be in pain with wind. Hope it gets better for you x

 

[beccybobeccy]

OMG there is so much to catch up on... I think I'm just going to say "Hi" and "Hugs" to all that need it... I feel like I've been away for ages...

We had a bit of a manic and stressful first week and a half but we have finally settled into more of a routine now we have started to get to grips with the feeding.

I had a real nightmare with breastfeeding. She fed for the first 7 days constantly and wouldn't leave my boob, she was constantly rooting trying to improve my supply. The only time she would come off was when she passed out to sleep. The MW's assured me it was normal but at the 7 day appointment she'd lost more weight. (Only 30g but thats got to be loads when you are so little).

My supply, for whatever reason, just doesn't seem to be enough for her. Expressing brings very minimal amounts. I was constantly in tears about it. Which I know won't have helped the supply but I had no idea as to whether I was satisfying her or not and I was really determined to keep BFing.

After she lost weight again the MW talked to me about Combi FF/BFing. So now I am doing 15 mins on the breast followed by whatever she wants from the formula. The result is a completely different baby.

She has times of being awake without needing anything but a cuddle or a chat, which we never had before. She sleeps for 3/4 hours at a time and settles herself mostly rather than us having to trick her into sleep or her pass out on my boob exhausted from suckling. She does look a bit drugged after the formula but I think its just she is so pleased to have a full stomach! LOL
It also meant I slept for more than 2 hours! And I get to have my sanity back a little. After just a day of this she had put 70g on!

I'm still upset that the BFing hasn't worked out how I planned. I've found it so hard but I gave it everything I could. I just can't do it to the detriment of my little girl. I'm still working on my supply by feeding from the breast first but I'm sure this only will probably only make my supply dip even further until its gone. I'm trying to regularly express too to stimulate some more...

Anyone have any experience in Combi-feeding and whether I'm just facing a losing battle with continuing to part-BF?

Hope everyone is well...should be able to keep up better now Sofia is happier.
xx

 

[sar35]

:wave: Beccy x

 

[beccybobeccy]

and for the front page...

I'm Beccy, 28 from Bristol. I'm a HR Consultant for a large Banking Group. I live with the love of my life, Giuseppe who is an Architect. We got engaged on Christmas Day 2010 and are hoping to marry next year. We share our home with our 2 Cats, Cleo and Woody. Our family was made complete on 29th January 2011 when I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Sofia Joy. Sofia will be raised bilingually in English and Italian.

Thanks xx

 

[sar35]

TLC are they gonna snip your LO's tongue tie?

 

[lovealittle1]

for a southern meet up. Am only in the UK 3.5 weeks though

 

[sar35]

where in the south?

 

[Mom 2B]

OMG there is so much to catch up on... I think I'm just going to say "Hi" and "Hugs" to all that need it... I feel like I've been away for ages...

We had a bit of a manic and stressful first week and a half but we have finally settled into more of a routine now we have started to get to grips with the feeding.

I had a real nightmare with breastfeeding. She fed for the first 7 days constantly and wouldn't leave my boob, she was constantly rooting trying to improve my supply. The only time she would come off was when she passed out to sleep. The MW's assured me it was normal but at the 7 day appointment she'd lost more weight. (Only 30g but thats got to be loads when you are so little).

My supply, for whatever reason, just doesn't seem to be enough for her. Expressing brings very minimal amounts. I was constantly in tears about it. Which I know won't have helped the supply but I had no idea as to whether I was satisfying her or not and I was really determined to keep BFing.

After she lost weight again the MW talked to me about Combi FF/BFing. So now I am doing 15 mins on the breast followed by whatever she wants from the formula. The result is a completely different baby.

She has times of being awake without needing anything but a cuddle or a chat, which we never had before. She sleeps for 3/4 hours at a time and settles herself mostly rather than us having to trick her into sleep or her pass out on my boob exhausted from suckling. She does look a bit drugged after the formula but I think its just she is so pleased to have a full stomach! LOL
It also meant I slept for more than 2 hours! And I get to have my sanity back a little. After just a day of this she had put 70g on!

I'm still upset that the BFing hasn't worked out how I planned. I've found it so hard but I gave it everything I could. I just can't do it to the detriment of my little girl. I'm still working on my supply by feeding from the breast first but I'm sure this only will probably only make my supply dip even further until its gone. I'm trying to regularly express too to stimulate some more...

Anyone have any experience in Combi-feeding and whether I'm just facing a losing battle with continuing to part-BF?

Hope everyone is well...should be able to keep up better now Sofia is happier.
xx

I combi fed my daughter when she was born dur to her being so little and the drs not wanting her to lose any weight. After a few weeks of this she started refusing the boob because bottles were easier. It was hell to try to get her to stay BFing but we did it. Eventually....once i knew my milk was enough...I had to refuse to give her a bottle and it took and entire day of just Bfig to get her to latch and drink. My nips were so sore that day and for the next 2 days after.
Be careful if BFing is what you really want. Once you think your supply is enough for her stop giving the bottles and just BF until she will take it. Best of luck!!!!

 

[naomicourt]

Hi everyone! I really am behind on all these posts as just don't have much time to come on here anymore.

Sarah, the front page looks fab! Well done.

It's nice to hear that some of you are meeting up, it's such a shame that we all live so far away as it would be lovely for all of us to meet up. Just imagine all of our babies in one room!!

I feel so refreshed today as Bryce slept for five hours!! he has been feeding so well today and has been sleeping lots, even in his basket rather then my arms! I do love giving him cuddles but it's so nice to be able to put him down and get a few things done around the house.

I got him weighed today and he now weighes 12lb 7oz!! I can't believe how well he is doing from me breastfeeding him and feel rather proud of myself.

I would continue combi feeding Beccy as you may be able to increase your milk eventually to go back to fully breastfeeding. I found that drinking LOTS of water, eating porrige in the morning and snacking in the afternoons and evenings and getting lots of rest increased my milk supply. x

 

[jms895]

Wow Naomi - gold top boobies well done! It makes you feel very proud doesnt it

Get Alexander weighed tomorrow I am guessing nearly 10 pound but he was a titch at birth Hopefully a 3 pound gain in 6 weeks. Wow my boy is six weeks on Friday, where has the time gone