June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[Lil_Pixie]

Vanilla, I've been feeling better. I stopped taking the oxycodon during the day because the pain has been manageable. It's only really unbearable when I first get out of bed after laying down a while.

I'm having a hard time adjusting to motherhood. I just don't feel right . I think part of it is the breast feeding complications. She also sometimes cries and cries and I don't know how to calm her down. Usually walking around with her helps but it's been exhausting.

Being a new mum for the first time is HARD try to remember that you're doing everything right. Sometimes babies just cry. A lot. Sometimes all you can do is ride the storm and keep cuddling/rocking/being there with them because it's nothing that can be helped.

As vanilla said it could be colic? Lots of babies are honestly little assholes in the evening possibly sent from the depths of hell to burst your eardrums and make sure your dinner has to be eaten cold for the 178439th night in a row.

You're still doing everything right! Take any help that is offered. It's not a failure or a weakness to hand baby off and have a nap or a brew in peace while you've got the opportunity.

How are things going with the feeding? Don't let anyone pressure you in any direction hun. Only you and Hannah know what will work for you

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

38 week bump!!! Getttttt outttt

 

[Lavochain]

I'm thinking of you Starlight. I have no advice as this will be my first too but I do completely understand the pressure surrounding feeding. The information is so overwhelming and it is already causing me panic before my son is even born. You're doing what is right by your daughter and that is what matters.

Impressive bump Rhi! I'd show mine but it seems to have gone missing over the last couple of days. I just look oddly shaped now.

 

[Tinky_82]

Starlight I second what others have said - the first weeks are HARD and nothing csn quite prepare you. You're doing great. A wrap/carrier might help with the crying - you can go for a walk if you're able.

 

[vaniilla]

Lovely bump rhi

 

[Boo44]

Starlight I've done it three times now and it's been easier every time. OH and I always say we're tired now but 'never as tired as when we just had jack' - he cried a lot and I felt helpless and we literally tag teamed to eat and drink and attempt to sleep. I remember wondering how on earth I was going to cope and panicking that it was forever and that was it now he's here!! I think I finally found my groove around 6 weeks of age and felt like I knew a bit what I was doing. Keep going it will all come right in the end and what you're feeling is NORMAL!

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I agree with the others starlight the first few days/weeks are hard when you are getting in your rhythm. It's a huge adjustment but it's normal and it will fly by =)

 

[Lavochain]

I'm feeling extremely anxious tonight. Baby has obviously dropped and I've been feeling a few movements low down however they aren't as strong as usual and he hasn't been as active as he was before he dropped. I'm not sure if this is normal and I'm feeling less because he isn't in my ribs anymore. I suffer with anxiety anyway and don't want to be making something of nothing. I'm just really upset by it all of a sudden. I see the MW tomorrow but don't know if I should go to MAU tonight, I don't want to be sat up there again for them to say everything is fine, as they have on every other occasion.

Sorry to ramble, I just need somewhere to vent as the thoughts are racing around my head.

 

[Tinky_82]

Starlight the one bit of knowledge that would have helped me in the early days is that everything is a phase and it WILL get better - it doesn't seem like it at the time and feels like it will be difficult forever but it won't be.

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Hugs starlight just try and keep in mind that it will get better and does pass really quickly. The newborn phase feels like it's neverending at the time but in reality it's so short lived.

I'm still suffering terrible after pains, sometimes they're as bad as my labour contractions and now always happen every single time I breastfeed Henry which is making me dread feeding time Paracetamol and ibuprofen aren't doing much is there anything they can prescribe me that's stronger but still okay for me to take when bfing?

 

[Tinky_82]

Sorry Tinkerbelle that sounds horrible.

Lavochain - if you're worried I would say get checked - yes they'll hopefully tell you all is fine but you'll have the peace of mind then. It probably is because bubs has dropped a bit.

 

[Dory85]

Tinkerbelle - when I asked in hospital they said no but I know that's not true. Have a look on the breastfeeding network website. They have some really good information sheets.

 

[GeralynB]

Having contractions for the last few hours that are about 7 minutes apart so the midwife wants me to go to the hospital to be checked. So baby might be making an early appearance

 

[Dory85]

Ooo good luck Geralyn. I'll be looking in to see how you're getting on. Crossing my fingers that your gentle section goes as planned.

 

[GeralynB]

They're keeping us so should have my csection in the next few hours

 

[AngelofTroy]

Good luck geralyn xxx

 

[mum22ttc#3]

Good luck Geralyn

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Good luck Geralyn. Xx

 

[karlilay]

Good luck Geralyn! Yay, more new babies.

Is it bad that i feel jealous of you all that haven't delivered yet?! For the amount of anxiety and worry it caused me, i would do it all again tomorrow.

Not much going on here, ran into exhaustion like a brick wall yesterday. Was so snappy with my kids, and drank enough black coffee to flare my anxiety right up. I have felt completely 'normal' until yesterday, been doing all the house work, two mile school runs, swimming club etc etc, since day three, but i think my body is telling me i need a rest today. Soooooooo, i shall listen, and sit and watch films or something all day

Midwife is coming for the last time today. Could anyone tell me what she does on this one?

Heres my little flower, i love to show her off, sorry

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Karlilay she is gorgeous.
You can't win with pregnancy. You're jealous of us still waiting on our babies and I'm jealous of all the ladies that have their babies!
I know I'll miss being pregnant as I won't be doing it again. But I am also so ready to meet baby girl.

Take the time you need to relax. Xx