June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[vaniilla]

I was given a leaflet for a bf class.... Which was an hour away and for someone who couldn't drive there was no way I hell I was going on several buses whilst sleep deprived!

I don't see how people are able to use carriers until 4! I imagine a back carry is okay for short spells of time but definitely not longer walks.

I'm sure you'll be great joo

We have a bugaboo bee + which is good for buses and bath's narrow doors! I will need to buy the newborn insert thingy though as DS was 2 when we bought it.

 

[MiraclesHappn]

I had no problem BFing DD, she nursed until about 18 months. I wasn't going to buy anything at all for feeding this time around but a friend of mine got me worried about latch and things, which is always a very real possibility so as much as I would love to just believe it will be as simple as it was with DD I should probably be realistic and prepare in case we have issues this time around.

 

[Starlight32]

Wow so many messages today!

I'm hoping to do combination feeding for our baby. We'll see how it goes!

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Those perfect prep things look good, I think we used to buy those ready made little cartons for night and I'd pour one into a bottle when DS woke, but they're expensive over time.

 

[gaiagirl]

I need to restablish my stash of cloth diapers and replace elastics in the bumgenius ones I kept. I really don't need to buy much else luckily! I'm not doing a double stroller, but I might get the attaching glider board for my bumbleride for DS to stand on.

I had a slow start to BF just with a sleepy baby who didn't latch well for first day or two but he made up for lost time lol. Exclusively BF to 6 months and then still nursing a teeeeeeny bit at 3 years old. We are just kinda weaning now as milk is almost gone and I would like to end this part of our relationship before starting up all over again!

So frustrating to hear how little support was there for you ladies. I always recommend to friends that they get contact info for BOARD CERTIFIED lactation consultants and BF friendly doctors before giving birth so the info is at their fingertips if needed.

Tongue and lip ties seem to be so much more common now than in the past, and are so poorly addressed. A close friend had to have her DDs lasered and it was such an ordeal but changed everything for them. I would not hesitate to have a tie clipped or lasered ASAP if this baby had one...luckily I have a friend who went through it and can point me in right direction if need be!

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Squig when I had Xander mine went from a B to a C and a D. They didn't get any bigger.

I'm not sure that boob size makes much difference, it's just about finding a position that's comfy for you and baby.

They wanted me to hold Xander like a rugby ball under my arm when he was born so he didn't rest on my tummy but I hated it. I think because I have small boobs it was so uncomfortable. The midwives in hospital also showed me how to feed lay down in bed but I couldn't do that either

I didn't really buy anything for feeding when I had Xander. I got two free bottles in the post and I got a microwave steriliser (which I now use for cooking veg lol) for when I expressed, but I was never able to get more than 5 oz and I don't think I'll bother this time.

 

[Boo44]

Squig with my other two mine went from A-B then possibly a C at the most by the end I don't seem to do big boobs!! Although this time id say they've grown more already than the whole pregnancy last time. Boob size definitely doesn't make a difference for milk supply or breastfeeding you'll be fine!

Mastering the art of lying down breastfeeding makes a huuuuge difference, one midwife taught me how to do it in the hospital and it makes night feeds so much easier!

 

[Lil_Pixie]

It's my 12 week scan today. I'm so nervous!

Carl's boss has.given him the morning off though so at least I don't have to go on my own thankfully. I was really dreading it, plus we're getting a maccys brekkie this morning before we go. Mmm sausage bagel win!

 

[Dory85]

I breastfed both my children past s year and my eldest into pregnancy. I am also a breastfeeding peer supporter, trained by NCT so u get fed up of professionals giving out poor advice when they don't know any better.
I had a rough start both times. Sophie, with sleepiness, pain and oral thrush. Aaron with sleepiness, jaundice, meningitis (he was solely tube fed for 4 days when he was a week old) and undiagnosed tongue tie which had to be snipped twice.
We're very lucky to have an IBCLC local to us. She already knows I'm pregnant again lol.

 

[Becyboo__x]

I couldn't imagine carrying an older child around but that's a personal option by 3 my son was walking almost everywhere and he was very heavy and I'm only a small 5ft3 I definitely plan on carrying baby this time until a certain point , I've heard so much about it and loads of different types you can get whichever suits you buggy will be for longer journeys

Nice to see so many others that have breastfed I'm hoping to find support groups nearer being due online mainly as there's nothing close local I have to travel a fair way just to get to my midwife

 

[Becyboo__x]

Hope all goes well Pixie!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

It's my 12 week scan today. I'm so nervous!

Carl's boss has.given him the morning off though so at least I don't have to go on my own thankfully. I was really dreading it, plus we're getting a maccys brekkie this morning before we go. Mmm sausage bagel win!

Eee good luck =) I'm so jealous! Mine isn't for another week! Enjoy=)

 

[Squig34]

Lots of luck Pixie, can't wait to hear all about it!

& enjoy your McDonald's

 

[Dory85]

I carried both of my children. Aaron was in a sling from birth because I refused to buy a double buggy (18 months between them). He still goes in the sling daily and I can't remember the last time he used a buggy.

 

[karlilay]

Someone from school has given me a perfect prep! They're amazing. My friend has one. The only issue is the beeps are noisy. But I'm planning to have mine upstairs. I don't plan to BF at all, and I didn't BF with either of my other two. So this will be a big help you can use any bottle too, which is fab because I hate the tommee tippee ones, I'm going to buy Nuby ones this time.

My other two had Mam so I fancy something different.

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Yea.my sister doesn't use tommee tippee ones with hers either.

Everything is fine baby measures spot on at 12+2 so due date is 27th of June

 

[Becyboo__x]

I carried both of my children. Aaron was in a sling from birth because I refused to buy a double buggy (18 months between them). He still goes in the sling daily and I can't remember the last time he used a buggy.

If I had 2 closer in age I'd not want a double tbh I'm not keen on pushchairs as it is just the bulk of them they can be a God sent at times but with my son being nearly 6 now I'd love to be able to have a go at carrying this time

Lovely photos!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Someone from school has given me a perfect prep! They're amazing. My friend has one. The only issue is the beeps are noisy. But I'm planning to have mine upstairs. I don't plan to BF at all, and I didn't BF with either of my other two. So this will be a big help you can use any bottle too, which is fab because I hate the tommee tippee ones, I'm going to buy Nuby ones this time.

My other two had Mam so I fancy something different.

Do you find that you get jumped on when you say that you won't be breastfeeding ? I find the health care providers etc can be very pushy even when you do tell them you are breastfeeding.

Also what is it that people don't like with the tippee bottles? I preferred them personally. =)

I think my sling had its uses. Like going to the beach. Or when we went somewhere with no pram access. But for the most part I found it awkward. Hard to move about. Baby hurt my back and when it was hot I would nearly melt Hahah. I think I'm the minority though. Everyone I speak to can't praise slings enough. I'm probably just super fussy. I want to give it another go though as a double buggy just seems so much hassle.

 

[AngelofTroy]

I found a sling difficult but I've bought a second hand Ergo this time which I'm excited about. I need a newborn insert though.

 

[Starlight32]

Pixie, glad to hear your scan went well!

My next appointment is tomorrow! Anyone else have an appointment coming up? I'm seeing a different doctor in the practice this time; I'm curious if this doctor will do/say anything different. The doctor I saw last time didn't say much, just tried to find baby's heart beat with Doppler.