January Jellybeans 2013!...

[ARuppe716]

I was instructed no alcohol, just air... Probably why it's taking longer.

So after dh took Oliver last night, he screamed bloody murder and I had to go help. We cluster fed for a few hours and it was awful. He would eat until he was spitting up and couldn't eat any more and then five minutes later screAming for boobie again! My nipples were so sore and I wanted to cry. He finally fell sleep and thankfully gave us four straight hours...

 

[Soniamillie01]

So I survived the night without making a trip to my mums where Archie had his first sleepover, at one point I thought they were going to start taking wagers on what time I'd get up at and head over. I didn't sleep well, well ok I guess, 10.30-12, 12.30 till 2 and then 2.40 till now ish.

Last night I was an emotional wreck - I don't think it was to do with him being at my mums, I just think that topped it off. I had this sheer panic of I'm not sure I can do this? I won't be a very good mum, all the problems so far (bf, tongue tie, poo problems) are all my fault etc. Poor DH didn't know what had hit him, at one point he asked me if I was ok and the floodgates opened, I was then crying on the kitchen floor. I'm fine today and can't wait to pick him up from Nanny's house. Am I the only one whose had these thoughts?

 

[Lilahbear]

Aw sending hugs your way. I think feeling like that is perfectly normal. I have certainly felt like that. The whole new baby thing is pretty overwhelming. I am currently sitting in the doctors waiting room giving evils to everyone who coughs near eva and especially the little boy who is running about and whose mum brought him in cause he has a rash. Oh dear, cant wait to get home, but its an open surgery so could be some time.

 

[Lilahbear]

We were told only to use water on eva's cord and even then only to swish water round it when she was having a bath. Hers fell off about day 5. Her belly button is still a bit red, but they told us to leave it as it couod take several weeks to heal properly. Its red, but not infected or smelly.

 

[Lillian33]

Glad you survived your first night away from Archie, Sonia! You are definitely not alone with those feelings, the first two weeks whenever someone even talked to me about the baby I was on the verge of tears! Bloody hormones!

Glad u got a nice 4 hr block of sleep after your rough night Aruppe!

All the ladies still waiting for their beans, I've got everything crossed for some action soon!!

xxx

 

[Lillian33]

Hope Eva feels better Lilah!

 

[Leinzlove]

I was told no need for alcohol or nothing for Zoela's cord. It's so weird how we are all told different things.

 

[Lilahbear]

Random question. Have any of the UK ladies watched the new series of one born every minute since giving birth. I have the new series taped, but im not sure whether im ready to watch it or not.

 

[Betheney]

Sadly with Remi in the nursery i didn't really get to care for his belly button, the nurses did it all when i wasn't there, i think i cleaned it twice and then one day when i went in they had it sitting in a little container for me. So it fell off within 7 days but how they cleaned it i can't even say...

 

[oorweeistyin]

Random question. Have any of the UK ladies watched the new series of one born every minute since giving birth. I have the new series taped, but im not sure whether im ready to watch it or not.

Yes I have, they have been quite tame so far.

I am still due to give birth and they haven't phased me so have a watch

Xx

 

[BlossomJ]

I don't think they've been too traumatic compared to other series either. I can never cope when they have really small prem babies on though, I'm always in tears!... I still haven't given birth though Lilah.

 

[mellywelly]

Random question. Have any of the UK ladies watched the new series of one born every minute since giving birth. I have the new series taped, but im not sure whether im ready to watch it or not.

Lol, when pg, I really looked forward to it, but since having Jake, I just can't bring myself to watch it, what's that all about?

 

[oorweeistyin]

Random question. Have any of the UK ladies watched the new series of one born every minute since giving birth. I have the new series taped, but im not sure whether im ready to watch it or not.

Lol, when pg, I really looked forward to it, but since having Jake, I just can't bring myself to watch it, what's that all about?

Lol maybe because you've done that hard work and all the what ifs don't matter anymore Yay

I do wish this one would get a wriggle on though I'm bored silly!!!

 

[Lilahbear]

I'm currently watching the first episode, which was actually aired the night I gave birth. It is different watching it since giving birth, but I am enjoying it. My mum could never understand why I wanted to watch it before I gave birth, she thought it would scare me, but it never did.

Today is my first day without DH at home. I got up at 7.20am, fed Eva, fed and bathed myself and was at the doctor for 9.15am. The doctor said that the odour was unlikely to be an infection given I gave birth 19 days ago (would probably be quite ill by now), but as my stomach was a wee bit tender she did a swab to be on the safe side. While there I asked her for some advice about Eva's cold and she gave her the once over to make sure it hadn't gone into her chest or become a fever. Good news, Eva is in good shape and just a bit snuffly. She recommended saline nose drops if she was struggling to breath or feed.

 

[BlossomJ]

I'm currently watching the first episode, which was actually aired the night I gave birth. It is different watching it since giving birth, but I am enjoying it. My mum could never understand why I wanted to watch it before I gave birth, she thought it would scare me, but it never did.

Today is my first day without DH at home. I got up at 7.20am, fed Eva, fed and bathed myself and was at the doctor for 9.15am. The doctor said that the odour was unlikely to be an infection given I gave birth 19 days ago (would probably be quite ill by now), but as my stomach was a wee bit tender she did a swab to be on the safe side. While there I asked her for some advice about Eva's cold and she gave her the once over to make sure it hadn't gone into her chest or become a fever. Good news, Eva is in good shape and just a bit snuffly. She recommended saline nose drops if she was struggling to breath or feed.

That's great news

 

[oorweeistyin]

Fantastic news, glad all is well x

 

[DittyByrd]

I was instructed no alcohol, just air... Probably why it's taking longer.

So after dh took Oliver last night, he screamed bloody murder and I had to go help. We cluster fed for a few hours and it was awful. He would eat until he was spitting up and couldn't eat any more and then five minutes later screAming for boobie again! My nipples were so sore and I wanted to cry. He finally fell sleep and thankfully gave us four straight hours...

Was he actually feeding or comfort sucking? Perhaps if it's comfort sucking it's time for a pacifier to save your nipples and your BFing relationship.

The whole nipple confusion thing had me so worried but let me tell you, Violet has no problem. She has been on a shield from the get go, had bottles early on, a pacifier, and she's been going after my bare nipple great the past 2 days!!!

 

[els1022]

I was instructed no alcohol, just air... Probably why it's taking longer.

So after dh took Oliver last night, he screamed bloody murder and I had to go help. We cluster fed for a few hours and it was awful. He would eat until he was spitting up and couldn't eat any more and then five minutes later screAming for boobie again! My nipples were so sore and I wanted to cry. He finally fell sleep and thankfully gave us four straight hours...

I could've written this about Katie last night! She nursed for a few minutes, yanked herself off, screamed and rooted for a few minutes but wouldn't latch, spit up, and repeated for about three hours. I wanted to cry. My nipples were sore not from the nursing, but from the yanking off. And DH wasn't here, sometimes if she just gets away from the boob (me) she'll settle and go to sleep. She finally went to sleep about 1 am. Now she's slept practically all morning, just gettting up to feed.

On another note, I went to the gym this morning and did my first real workout since I went on bedrest in October. I have lost so much of my strength! Well worth it for Katie though. I need to lose these last ten pounds. Only one pair of jeans fit me and I'm not buying bigger ones!

 

[DittyByrd]

I was instructed no alcohol, just air... Probably why it's taking longer.

So after dh took Oliver last night, he screamed bloody murder and I had to go help. We cluster fed for a few hours and it was awful. He would eat until he was spitting up and couldn't eat any more and then five minutes later screAming for boobie again! My nipples were so sore and I wanted to cry. He finally fell sleep and thankfully gave us four straight hours...

I could've written this about Katie last night! She nursed for a few minutes, yanked herself off, screamed and rooted for a few minutes but wouldn't latch, spit up, and repeated for about three hours. I wanted to cry. My nipples were sore not from the nursing, but from the yanking off. And DH wasn't here, sometimes if she just gets away from the boob (me) she'll settle and go to sleep. She finally went to sleep about 1 am. Now she's slept practically all morning, just gettting up to feed.

On another note, I went to the gym this morning and did my first real workout since I went on bedrest in October. I have lost so much of my strength! Well worth it for Katie though. I need to lose these last ten pounds. Only one pair of jeans fit me and I'm not buying bigger ones!

Good for you going to the gym! I walked the neighborhood and realized how out of shape I am.

I reached my pre-pregnancy weight this week but I want to lose an additional 20lbs!!! I had lost 20lbs before getting pregnant with Violet but anticipated it taking us longer to get pregnant giving me more time to lose weight before pregnancy. I am hoping to be down to my college weight before the summer!

 

[ARuppe716]

Thanks els! It's so frustrating isn't it? He still seems hungry this morning but not near as bad as last night. That was out first experience like that... I think it really shook dh! An the nipple pain was awful! Every time he latched I wanted to cry no matter how good te latch bc they were so sore from it all. They're better today and I'm praying that tonight is better. Although te four hours of sleep we got as a result was great!!