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Eve and Hann, thanks for the advice. I really didn't want to supplement either, but I got forced into it because she went from 7lb12oz to 6lb14oz and they said it was more than 10% body weight and they were worried. How can I argue with that, you know? So, I've been feeding every 2hrs (20min each breast) and then giving her 1oz of formula afterwards. She gained 4oz at the check-up today and I was so happy. The pediatrician said that it was due to my breast milk coming in because the formula was such a small amount. My milk came in last night and my breasts are rock hard. They suggested I pump a little to soften them and then feed. So, that's what I'm doing. I'll do more than a one sided post after my parents leave. Right now everything is going at such a pace I barely have time to eat. Have a great Sunday and again, thanks for the advice and support :)
 
I'm going to do a quick one sided post and probably not be on the rest of the day.

I'm feeling pretty miserable today. Stuff coming out of all ends of me (sorry tmi) and the contractions on top of it are making me even more sick. I'm going to stay in bed and hope I feel better tomorrow. Even my Zofran isn't helping. :(

BV, hope you are doing well and thank you for your offer of support. I'm sure I'll need it.
 
Wez- hope you feel better, just look after yourself :hugs:

I have just spent the last hour having contractions and bad back pain. I thought I was going to throw up. It's tapered off a bit now. For a minute there I did wonder if this could be it but it was a tease. Hopefully not long though!
 
Wez - you poor thing, sounds like you're going through it. Is it three days now until they induce you (sorry if I have got your mixed up with someone else, is that right)? Take care hun and hope you feel better soon. :hugs:

BV - sounds like you have had a tough time too. But definately things seem to be getting better with your milk coming through. It must be hard to know what to do with breast feeding - I wouldn't have a clue! But it's great that she is gaining weight so what you are doing is obivously working with the mixed feeding.

I'm having a very hormonal day - too tired and just a weeping wreck, don't know what is wrong with me! Need to pull myself together and get some positive vibes into me! :help: My twin sister bless her was wonderful this afternoon just listening to me rant on about nothing - but she knows what I'm going through as she has a two year old and so knows what it's like! :dohh:
 
Caz, it's 3 days from today. I go to the Dr. on Tuesday, induction on Wednesday.
 
Just found this update on another thread -

Tweet from foxforce
Baby Eliza born 2nd July 0238 7lbs 5oz
 
Thanks BB that's lovely news!

Caz - hugs - I know how you feel as I felt really emotional this weekend!

Wez - you are so close but I hope it happens before your induction!

My back is killing, I hope it's not long but Greg is in Birmingham tomorrow so that's not ideal!!
 
mummymarsh... Just checking in to see how you're doing today... Big hugs and prayers for you and Charlie and your family. We are always here if you need to talk...:hugs:
 
BV you shouldn't swap breasts mid feed. Feed from one breast per "session" if that makes sense. You have 2 kinds of milk, foremilk and hindmilk so by switch feeding [which is what they taught people to do when we were little] the baby misses out on important nutrients - hope that helps!!
 
Oooh well done FF - I went all wobbly on the name Sophie few weeks ago and thought I wanted Eliza instead! But she's a Sophie.

BV glad you're settling into it a bit more. If it helps I'm a few days ahead of you and it's starting to get a bit easier now and she's settling into more of a pattern. She's done a LOT of cluster feeding which has given me a LOT of milk!

Hann when i was having contractions, I knew they were the real thing when they carried on no matter what I was doing. The fake ones stopped when I had a bath or walked around.

So.... update from me. (sorry, one sided - i have read it all, honest!)

https://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/lefunch/?action=view&current=Sophie-9daysold.mp4

This is Sophie today, 9 days old. She's having more and more time awake each day and is getting really alert now. She's got a lovely little nature and is really trying to focus on us. She definately recognises me now which is lovely. She's on a pattern of about 3.5 hours, wake up, wail a bit until there is a boob in her mouth, feed (which is either a mammoth feed for 25 minutes or several feeds over about an hour) clean bum, stare about for a bit then go back to sleep for another 2-3 hours. Happy day.

AFM, it seems I was ill-advised when the MWs told me I could have baths. Yesterday I went to the loo and there was watery blood all over the front of my knickers. As I sat down it literally pissed all over the floor. I wiped "down there" and it wasn't coming from the lady regions so I deduced it must have come out of the scar. Showers for me now. Martin has been looking after the scar and keeping it clean and dry. Good boy. UTI is still evident - when I pee I have to really hold it back and let it out gently or it feels like my undercarriage is going to fall out! Also, hunching over while feeding so I can gaze at my beautiful daughter has left me unable to move my head - I think I've pulled a muscle in my shoulder. So am being good and leaning back into my pillows properly now.

As for my mind, the irrational anxiety is still there. It is just about under control at the moment but I just can't shake the feeling that something could happen to my precious girl. I had exactly the same with Harry. And its hideous. I am very much looking forward to the drugs kicking in. It takes a lot for me to even admit what i am afraid of because I get into my head that talking about it will make it happen. I really wish I didn't get all this shit though. I just want to enjoy my little girl while she's still teensy! As for my stepmum, she phoned this evening and was super-nice and sucking up and asking how I was feeling so I think she must have figured out that she made an epic common sense fail.

:wacko:
 
Linds, thats a gorgeous video of Sophie, sounds like you are getting into a routine and glad the BF is going much better this time round. Sorry bout your anxiety, i really hope that the pills kick in soon and you can relax a bit and enjoy the fact you have 2 beautiful children. Like some have said before, the difference is this time you are recoginsing the signs and acting upon them:hugs::thumbup:

MM:hugs: Hope today went ok for you


Caz, sorry you are feeling hormornal, i think we all know what that feels like these days! Glad your sister was there for you, you sound like you are really close which is lovely.:hugs:

Hann, you are getting teased now too huh? Sorry about your back though that must make it a whole lot worse for you. I dont know whether to say i hope it continues or i hope it stops for you!:wacko: Hopefully though it will hold off till Greg gets home!

BB, Thanks for the update on Foxforce:thumbup: Lovely news! Did you give in to the MD fries?

Wez, sorry you are depressed and feeling so sick, just try and ficus on the fact this really is the last couple of days and your little boy will be in your arms very soon:hugs:

BV, Thanks for the update hun, glad all is well even though its hectic try and get as much rest as you can.:hugs:

AFM Just had a lovely bath playing with bump and now trying to coax him/her out with ribena!
 
Oh DM....sorry you are having such a difficult time. I have no info or advice...just wanting to let you know that we're all here for you and hope you feel like yourself again soon.
 
Thanks. I feel like a bit of a fraud tbh. There's so many in here that have experienced so much. Mine is all in my head, you know?
 
DM that video is DARLING!! I so want to reach out and stroke her hair!!!
 
DM.... Just because it's in your head doesn't make it any less real or less important.
 
DragonMummy said:
Thanks. I feel like a bit of a fraud tbh. There's so many in here that have experienced so much. Mine is all in my head, you know?
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YOU ARE NO FRAUD! Everyone has different experiances at the end of the day and for the person going through them they are never easy. We all understand although we may not have experianced it, but we are all here for you xx:hugs:
 
For gods sake i constantly moan about being sick but im well aware that others have been through a lot more, but thats why we are all here isnt it? To lean on each other? xx
 
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