June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[Starlight32]

MIL asked if she could come over today. We told her no (it was around our sleep time when she wanted to stop by). She came over anyway. Knocked on the door for a long time and looked through our front window. We didn't answer. But I found it very rude.

 

[Squig34]

That was rude, Starlight!

Mommy, your DH!

I have a Hana baby stretchy wrap - recommended to me as the material is lighter for summer temperatures. Of course you can also dress baby lightly. Otherwise the Lille carriers etc are very popular on the forum I'm on. I was also told to make sure to buy from a proper wrap/sling/carrier shop as then you know they will meet the required safety standards etc. There is a shop local to me which sells them & for which I have a 10% off code; if anyone is interested, PM me.
Also, Tinkerbelle, check if there are any sling meets in your area so you can try out different ones

Dory, love the wrap pics unfortunately the ones on my phone of me wearing my cutie are too big to post on here :/

Becy, Róise has marks on her eyelids like the one Sydney has, but no-one has said anything to me about them. Will keep an eye (excuse the pun!) on them now.

I've been really busy the past couple of days & not done much bf'ing or pumping & it has already started to slightly affect my supply. So today I'm going to concentrate on both of those things to get a boost to my supply. We're having a quiet day in the house so hopefully it will work out ok with minimal stress!

Anyone heard from Vaniilla or Jalilma??

 

[AngelofTroy]

I have an ergo but the newborn insert is basically a quilt :/ it is great for older babies though.

My neighbour has lent me a Moby but I don't know how to use it!

I am going to a sling library in thursday so I will see what they suggest. I am thinking of hiring a soft stretchy one just for newborn weeks, preferably something I can wear in the house on it's own and do skin to skin.

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Thanks for the advice.. has anyone had experience with a boba wrap? Noticed them online and they're a good price but not sure.

DH has gone back to work today. I have my sons reception teacher coming for a home visit as he's starting school this September. She's coming in an hour and house is upside down, me and Oliver are still in our PJs and Henry is attached to my boob currently arghh

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Lol tink don't worry about it! That's what having a new baby is supposed to be like

Dory how easy is a ring sling to get used to? I have a rose and rebellion and a woven but I think little G is a bit small for those. I want something that's easy and quick. I'm so sick of getting the big pram out and putting it up and down for the school run which is just around the corner. It's so heavy! I've just been to the shop and left it in the garden (there's no room for it in my little house )

Nothing from vanilla or jalilma- I hope they're both busy with their babies!

HV is coming this morning for a weigh in - it seems mental since she's been here for so long already but it's finally Georgia's due date today! And I think she's smiled once or twice over the weekend

 

[Lavochain]

That is very rude Starlight!

AFM - I've finally managed to get through to the clinic to see why I've got a mysterious appointment. Apparently they haven't discharged me and I need to see a doctor, probably to discuss options going forward. I'm hoping that means they'll set me up for an induction! I'm also not sure if they'll do another growth scan as well, I was quite shocked when they left me in limbo last time, especially with him measuring 38 weeks at 33.

ETA - Happy due date Georgia

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Starlight- oh dear haha. Some people are so forceful it's frustrating.

Squig- enjoy your quiet day in =)

Pixie- happy due date to georgia!

Lavo- if you go off and have an induction and leave me here all fat and moody I'll hunt you down

Afm- due date tomorrow! Starting to prepare myself for what happens next. I've never not gone as far as needing a sweep so I fully expect to see it to 41 weeks for that but then I don't know what I want to do after that. As much as I hate going to 42 weeks I think I might refuse an induction. My first came on his own after a sweep and was born at 42 exactly and my second was induced and came at 42+1
SO TBH I think there is a good chance I would just go naturally at around the 42 mark? But I asked and induction is term plus 12 now apparently. So two days earlier than my first came naturally. I dnooo what to do. My husband says not to worry about it until next week. Easier said than done tho right ?! Haha

 

[Lavochain]

Don't worry Rhi, it most likely won't amount to anything!

How are you supposed to take your mind off of it? Obsessing and getting fed up is all that we have left now I think that you should go with your gut, if you've had two uncomplicated pregnancies where your body has naturally gone over then I'm assuming that it is just normal for your body?

 

[joeybrooks]

Can't wait to hear from the two inductions!!

I have had the nicest, kindest, sweetest and most friendly community midwife come out to me post natally and she just discharged me. I'm in tears. I have her mobile number and she said we can be friends and I can contact her any time and I believed her when she said that. I looked like a basket case crying after her.

Ethan still has the cough and it is getting worse. We are having to hold him down to get his medicine into him and it is breaking my heart having to do that. even at that if he isn't spitting it out he is throwing it up. We had a tough bight with him last night up coughing and then waking early and wanting to go downstairs. I was an emotional wreck this morning and was crying to my mummy. she has offered to take him for tonight to give us a break and now I feel terrible like I'm just throwing him out. mummy guilt, eh??

for the other ladies that have just had their second. how are your older children behaving???

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Starlight, I would be so mad. That is plain rude. Xx

Happy due date to Georgia. Xx

Joey, don't you just love hormones! I think I need a good cry. Xx

Rhi, I'm unsure on what to do regarding my induction on Friday. I have another sweep Wednesday and if that doesn't work I'm sure that nothing will. I am so undecided on just going in for induction as I am really really struggling with my emotions right now or just waiting it out a little longer. When you're two weeks overdue what's another couple of days I guess.

I think half of my emotional state is the decision I have to make before Friday.

I hope all is well Jalilma and Vanilla. Xx

 

[karlilay]

Just checking in for news of babies

Hope you're ok ladies.

Will catch up with the thread later when all three terrors are in bed. Poppy wants to be put down by 8 now, so gives me a nice few hours to be a human again. Its so nice

 

[Dory85]

Thanks for the advice.. has anyone had experience with a boba wrap? Noticed them online and they're a good price but not sure.

DH has gone back to work today. I have my sons reception teacher coming for a home visit as he's starting school this September. She's coming in an hour and house is upside down, me and Oliver are still in our PJs and Henry is attached to my boob currently arghh

The boba stretchy is a brilliant sling! I love it and used one with both my eldest. Just remember to wrap it bandage tight and you will be fine. Soon your G will be on the term babies chart! It feels a bit weird.

Ring slings can be a bit tough to learn but I can signpost you to some excellent teaching videos. That said, some people I know managed it with ease first time. I wasn't so lucky!

Joey - I went to a 2nd birthday party yesterday and the mum, my friend I'd a midwife. There was a little boy there who she delivered because she has become friends with his mum. You're not crazy ;-)

Afm - Georgia had a poo. It was huge and I think there is more to come lol! I also have a brand new kingsize bed and can't wait for bedtime tonight!

 

[Starlight32]

Teeny, definitely a stressful decision . You'll know what's best when the time comes though. Still another few days before crossing that bridge.

We got a swing and tried it out this morning. There were some tears at first but then she calmed down and it looked like she was dozing off. I put her in it while I ate breakfast when she wouldn't go back to sleep after her 3am feed.

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Thank you dory I've gone and ordered one it comes tomorrow, quite excited about trying it as I never did any baby wearing with DS1.

Joey my four and a half year old is completely unphased really, he's always kissing and stroking Henry but no changes in his behaviour thankfully. Although that may not be the case this time next year when Henry's presence will probably be felt a lot more!

 

[mommyxofxone]

freaking out over here- dh is back at work of course, and i noticed last night the discharge gushes that come out smell foul. I've done reading and well i shouldn't have, and i'm scared to death. waiting for the office to open to call.

 

[Starlight32]

Mommyx, what does it look like? Is it different than the normal postpartum bleeding? Hoping everything is ok

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Mommy, I hope you don't have an infection. Keep us updated. Xx

Starlight, I'm hoping to use our swing again. DD really liked it so hoping baby girl will too. Xx

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

mommy- oh dear, hope everything is okay ?! i have no idea about anything like that.

Tink- good luck with the baby wearing!!

Starlight- let us know how you get on with that swing, i'm hopeful they are awesome as i just ordered one yesterday on complete impulse, It was half off at kiddicare, i was actually shopping for a new bouncer chair as it wasn't where it was supposed to be when i went to get it out of storage, only the cover was there!! mystery haha.

 

[mommyxofxone]

doesn't look any different just smells foul. and it's one of the warning signs on the list they give you. i'm just waiting for a call back. i'm freaking out.

 

[joeybrooks]

mommy mine was the same. It smelt like rotting neat, sorry if TMI. I got double antibiotics and they cleared it right up.