June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[Lavochain]

So many new pages! I take it the silence from vanilla can be counted as a good thing?

Beautiful pics mommy.

Hope you are all well!

 

[Lavochain]

This may be a silly question but please forgive my ignorance! How do I know if baby has engaged at all? I am still feeling kicks at the top of my bump however I can also feel him very low down. I'm getting concerned that my MW isn't recording things accurately as every appointment she has scribbled Ceph Long Free, which I know means that he isn't engaged. What is strange however is that before my last appointment, the MW at the hospital put that he was 2/5 engaged, so unless he is jumping in and out, which I know can happen with a second baby but I'm a FTM, someone has written something wrong. I just don't feel like there has been any direction to my pregnancy and can't see a way forward, it is as if it is too much trouble to discuss things with me.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Lavo -For me its the pain. I can literally feel her head like rubbing under my pelvis and just lately it's so low it is like I need to go for a toilet all the time but I never do (sorry haha)

IT does always feel like no one has time to explain anything doesn't it. Thank god for the internet!

 

[Lavochain]

Sorry if TMI but I can't even get any pee out half of the time, so I'm assuming that with the constant shooting pains means that he is low. Another thing is that I've had a letter through yesterday saying that I've got an Obstetritian appointment tomorrow at 4:10pm, I was discharged at 34 weeks as I've had no complications so what the heck is going on?! I'm always trying to call to find these things out but no one answers the phones, then they hang up on you if you're waiting. I don't want to waddle up there if it is an admin error. Sorry if I'm complaining a lot but it is all a massive farce, it puts me off having other children.

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Sorry Lavochain, Xander never engaged at all and Georgia not until labour so I have no xperience with what it feels like.

I had similar issues with the hospital though, I had a few mystery appointments, by the end I barely ever knew why was there. In fact the day Georgia was born the consultant I saw in the morning thought I was there for the OC and told me we'd be delivering at 38 weeks. He didn't even know my waters were gone!

A little pic of my two favourite people

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/jaclynford13/20160625_084017_zpsosyopuqv.jpg

 

[Squig34]

Gorgeous pics Mommy & Pixie

Great to hear that Georgia is doing well with her weight Dory.

Glad to hear Jalilma got a bed too.

Looking forward to an update from Vaniilla!

 

[mommyxofxone]

Dory here they say babies should poo multiple times a day if bf'ing!!! Like at least two diapers a day. I swear ds goes constantly.

I was never told either were engaged but I do remember with both the week i gave birth I could barely get pee out. Tey said he was so low he was like blocking something? Puting weird pressures on places.

Ds is having a very quiet day, sleeping a tooooon. I'm having a hard time not punching dh in the face as he's napping while holding the baby- so I have to stay awake. You know, cause I was up all night long and he had a full night's sleep means he gets the nap right? Wtf

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Just wanted to pop in to say hi to everyone. Beautiful baby pictures. To those in labor or still waiting, sending positive, easy going vibes your way!

Thank you Dobby. How are you? xx

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Can anyone recommend a sling or carrier?

I need something easy to pop on for nursery runs which are a five min walk. I have around a £50 budget although cheaper would be good. The choice and price range is absolutely overwhelming!

 

[Starlight32]

Mommyx, my husband was doing the same thing yesterday!

 

[Becyboo__x]

Can anyone recommend a sling or carrier?

I need something easy to pop on for nursery runs which are a five min walk. I have around a £50 budget although cheaper would be good. The choice and price range is absolutely overwhelming!

I have a Caboo carrier ..

I loved the look of them when I searched them but I don't think Sydney likes it much she gets too warm I found even not in it and then is irritated was selling mine as I don't think I will get any use out of it unfortunately but everyone I know who has one loves them. Otherwise I was going for the Lille carriers but they are just way out of my budget

 

[Lavochain]

I have a babymoov one Tinkerbelle, it is a physiological one so good for the babies legs etc I think. I obviously haven't used it yet but there area some good reviews. I'm sure others have plenty of suggestions!

AFM - I've just got off the phone with MAU as I have been experiencing some swelling in my feet and ankles that is now travelling up my calf - they look disgusting. I have a cracked/bruised patch at the side of my foot and they are constantly itching. My ankles are folding over on themselves now and feel rock hard. They've told me to sit with my feet up for a bit and not much else. I've been up with high blood pressure several times so I thought they'd be a bit more concerned but they must be busy. :/

 

[Boo44]

I really wanted a connecta but I went on their website and they're all sold out!?!

 

[Becyboo__x]

Karli .. Sydney has 2 but was born with both there marked in her red book ..

One on her eyelid which has faded a lot now .. Another is at the back of her neck .. Which is more like Poppy's but bigger I'm assuming hers in her neck will be a birth mark but they usually do fade .. Mason has a birth mark on his back which grew bigger as he got older but is barely visible now

Can't get very good pictures of hers

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I have gone with a lightweight ring sling as it's summer time! If it had been autumn or winter i would have gone with a stretchy wrap like the caboo or moby etc but i think they will be too hot and i wont use it in a few months as i already have an ergo buckle carrier. I ended up with a JPMBB ring sling, as it was only about 50 pounds delivered, they are super popular in mainland europe so i knew reputation wasn't an issue etc. it's super lightweight so fingers crossed it will work out for the summer also it's very unisex friendly even for a ring sling and my husband actually tried it on and said it was nice ! haha. I wanted a tula ring sling for myself so i might get one later in the year if i get on with this cheaper one first. They are really only good for short use though, but mine is mostly for around the house, i wouldn't try and and go on a long hike using it for example

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

I have a babymoov one Tinkerbelle, it is a physiological one so good for the babies legs etc I think. I obviously haven't used it yet but there area some good reviews. I'm sure others have plenty of suggestions!

AFM - I've just got off the phone with MAU as I have been experiencing some swelling in my feet and ankles that is now travelling up my calf - they look disgusting. I have a cracked/bruised patch at the side of my foot and they are constantly itching. My ankles are folding over on themselves now and feel rock hard. They've told me to sit with my feet up for a bit and not much else. I've been up with high blood pressure several times so I thought they'd be a bit more concerned but they must be busy. :/

Oh dear, keep an eye on it. if it gets worse ring back do u have any way to check your BP, i would give it a few hours and if you are concerned just lay it on thick when you call back hope it goes down though

 

[Dory85]

I have gone with a lightweight ring sling as it's summer time! If it had been autumn or winter i would have gone with a stretchy wrap like the caboo or moby etc but i think they will be too hot and i wont use it in a few months as i already have an ergo buckle carrier. I ended up with a JPMBB ring sling, as it was only about 50 pounds delivered, they are super popular in mainland europe so i knew reputation wasn't an issue etc. it's super lightweight so fingers crossed it will work out for the summer also it's very unisex friendly even for a ring sling and my husband actually tried it on and said it was nice ! haha. I wanted a tula ring sling for myself so i might get one later in the year if i get on with this cheaper one first. They are really only good for short use though, but mine is mostly for around the house, i wouldn't try and and go on a long hike using it for example

The jpmbb stretchy ring sling has been my sling of choice for Georgia so far. I've used it daily since she was discharged. If I remember I'll post a photo tomorrow.

My friend has Georgia in a lille stretchy today. It's the first time I've seen one and it is beautiful. Really thin for summer too! I can post a photo of that too?

Connecta website is always sold out. Add them on Facebook because they update when they're getting them in stock. If you know the design you want, you can email them and they will put you on a waiting list (bit of insider info lol).

You get what you pay for with slings. A cheap sling mat nor have been through as many safety checks or use safe dyes or materials. They will often only carry for a short while too (less than 6 months) but many mums only want a sling while their babies are small.

Mommy - breastfed babies should definitely pop multiple times per day but once they hit 6 weeks + it can slow down drastically because they take so much nutrition from the milk that there isn't a great deal to come out of the other end if that makes sense?

Hope the swelling subsides lavo. It sounds quite painful?

 

[Dory85]

Might as well do it now...

 

[mommyxofxone]

Oh yes true it's funny e goes so very much

And right starlight I dont get it. Like I told him ummmmm I should get to sleep cause I was up a lot and he actually said that's not an excuse? Like he's tired so he has just as much right. Wtf?!

 

[Starlight32]

I'm trying to give my husband some slack as he is workng full time but he definitely gets more sleep during the nights. Sometimes I get the feeling he wants to check out on helping . He wants me to quit my job and stay at home, I think because he knows he will have to pitch in a lot more if I go back to work.