March Mama's! 2012 :) - 33 pink , 24 blue and 17 yellow bumps! 33 Babies!!

[waula]

MsC - I agree - its very comforting to know I'm not the only one in the world with a feasting baby!!!! I love the rugby hold - its the only one I can really do to be honest with my C-sec wound and I've got it off to a tee on the right boob but i just have to concentrate a bit more on the left one and expose myself a bit more!!! xx

EDIT - feeling the need for FB pictures too... can people add me please too... .. xxx

 

[MsCrow]

Adding those I can!

If anyone wants to add me you can find me using my [email protected]

I wanted to ask, when we've all evicted our babies are we starting a new thread in the parenting section? If we are would FT or someone mind putting all the birth dates and usernames who have kept active and checked in, into birth order for the first post?

Nicnak and Crowned, I think you'll both get your labour groove on later today, if you can, have a nap

I bought to AP bras, I figure, if I'm seeing my breasts this frequently, I may as well adorn them in something scrumptious despite the rest of me looking like poo.

 

[Widger]

Crowned and Nicnak - on early/latent labour, it is a killer particularly crowned who has had to endure days like this on and off for months now

MsC - You are doing an amazing job. You and Edith are still learning what to do etc so don't be too hard on yourself. Sleep deprivation just makes you feel so much worse so please do try and nap at any available moment. Relatching is so important if it doesn't feel right as you will only keep your nipples damaged.

Just a thought too bf-ing girls, if it does get to the point of really, really hurting then get somebody to check if your little ones are tongue tied. Daniel had a tiny piece of skin that was cut and although the surgeon didn't think it would make much difference, it was a life-saver as I was in excrutiating pain.

Just keep going girls - it does get better and SOOOOOO easy. I promise

EDIT - Ms C, I have an AP bra on right now

 

[lozza1uk]

Kymied & Waula - i've just added you both on FB, I'm Lauren!

 

[vitfawifetobe]

MrsC - hope your mr will be home soon - i agree you and edith and learning - you are doing a fab job

Mitch - congrats again - Mia is stunning - good on you with BF

My head has went mush

My facebook is Lynsey Cross - ( its a pic from my wedding of just me) - i think im slowly adding people

Ohhh cookies - its hubbys 30th tommorow so im going to make another batch then

L x

 

[firsttimer1]

CONGRATS KIM! lovely name too

Crow - yer think we prob need a new group in one of the parenting bits... will take a look over there in a sec. Think there is a group section?? sure emera said something about there being one.... will research.

well ive got zilch signs other than hicks.

I made more of mitchs cookies and froze them.... can confirm the one i defrosted first thing this morn tasted lovely

I then got totally side tracked from baking.... not sure how.... started tidying. So thats nesting round 3 done. Whole house cleaned AND i prob totally overdid it

Urgh. feel sorry for DH ... he is very impatient now think he expected digs to turn up ON due date.. i guess our OHs dont get as clued up as us. He is soooo excited. Really hope digs comes for him soon xxx

 

[emera35]

Waula, MsC sounds like you are both doing great The feed/nappy/cry/feed days can be sooo draining! Sounds like a really dumb thing to say but try to relax into them, submit and accept that its going to be that sort of day. The more relaxed you can be the more relaxed your babber will be too! Trust me, hard as it is, it really works! I also try to never set my heart on achieving anything. I always think "maybe if the timing is right i'll go to the cafe today" but i never try to set a deadline, because guaranteed the second you want to be somewhere, it will suddenly become epic 1 hour feed and exploding nappy time! I guess what i mean is, seize the moment! Keep a changing bag packed by the door with your jacket so you can leg it out the door when everything is settled!

As far as bathing, i didn't bathe or really even wash either of them until their stumps fell off. You can do, but i find the idea of having to fuss making sure its all dried off etc. a bit of a hassle. Freyja has had one bath and a few wipes of her face and neck and thats it. Its not like she's rubbing jam all over herself like her brother!

Mitch, nice you aren't on the IV now, home wil be lovely for you Well done on the BF, whatever you choose the collostrum is the really precious stuff anyway, so nice one on doing it at all even! I know if it doesn't appeal even that much could be a real grind!

Oh, as far as engorgement, once your milk regulates then your boobs are pretty normal most the time. You'll feel it if they are late for or skip a feed though!!!

Kkl - Big congratulations!

Nicnak - Hope you are still doing well there?

We went to toddler group this morning! I felt very brave taking both kids on the bus on my own for the first time! Roh enjoyed himself and covered all 3 of us in paint! A good look for the return journey! Off to register the birth this afternoon

Oh, my SIL took these amazing photos, thought i'd share!

https://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll122/emera3537/Freyja/318222_10151421564265201_684485200_23755113_1983478931_n1.jpg
https://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll122/emera3537/Freyja/305582_10151421564140201_684485200_23755111_1697902402_n.jpg
https://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll122/emera3537/Freyja/404118_10151421564305201_684485200_23755114_2029794630_n.jpg
https://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll122/emera3537/Freyja/374065_10151421564365201_684485200_23755115_1311635317_n.jpg

 

[emera35]

FT the area would be Groups & Discussions > Baby & Parenting i think

 

[waula]

Emera - STUNNING photo's!!! Check out those big eyes!!! thanks for the advice too hun... I find it really hard to know how much I can do in a day...to be honest one (small and slow) dog walk with Noah in a sling is my limit! Tried to go to mothercare yesterday as well as they dog walk and was so pooped I just shopped online instead and made a nest on the sofa having Noah cuddles!!!!

Thanks for the adds on FB lads!

xx

 

[firsttimer1]

emera - they are AMAZING photos - love them! xxx

right will start putting babies in order and creating a parenting group now... xxxx

 

[firsttimer1]

Hows this: https://www.babyandbump.com/parenting-groups/917229-march-mamas-2012-baby-group.html#post16252053

 

[wondertwins]

Hey, lads. Just a quick check in. I'm loving all the baby news and pics. I've been mostly lurking as I don't have enough hands to type while tending to little ones.

Add me to the feasting baby club. Babies had been cranky a lot right after feeding so I assumed colic. However, it turns out they have been hungry! They will nurse 20 minutes and then take 1-2 ounces of expressed milk or formula. This happens every 2-3 hours. Needless to say, I'm exhausted. Yesterday I was on the verge of tears about not creating enough milk, but I'm too stubborn to quit BF. (I love the weight loss, money savings, and less washing involved with BF!) So for now, I've decided to lower my standards, and as long as they are at least 50% breastfed, I'll be happy. Tbh... BF is not a happy bonding time right now. It's simply a practical way to feed these little guys. Hopefully the sweet bonding will come as we get better at it.

Lots of love all around.

C'mouse- happy 39 weeks to my new fruiting partner.

 

[firsttimer1]

cupcake - are u there??? ive had a second burst of energy (cant seem to sit still today) so thought i would make those cookies.... but it says unsalted butter and i only have salted....

anyone know if i can use salted???

sorry to burst in

 

[MissyBlaze]

Mscrow and waula - Ted is doing the same - feed, vom, cry, feed, plop. It's tiring. And horrible when people want to come over and visit or want me to go places. Even when people are offering to come over and do housework. TBH I just want to lie on the sofa. Also my OH is away till about midnight tonight too, so i know how ya feel!

I do have an infection. The antibiotics are apparently going to make him poo more (MORE!!?!?)

FT and nicnak, i hope your hicks start turning into excitingness...

Mitch - amazing that you're doing so well, and yay for breastfeeding. It's not too bad is it? I feel all happy when i do it, even if i've been crying a minute before!

I'm so lost about other stuff...

 

[MissyBlaze]

Oh yeah, i've bathed ted a few times, he loves it. Kicks his legs like a little frog. His stump came off today, it's SUCH a relief!

 

[firsttimer1]

Ooooo yes i forgot to say - i missed that you had an infection missy hope it clears up soon

and mitch - YAY go you for trying out Bfeeding!!! you will prob be the one of us who gets on with it with ease

mmmmmmm to use salted butter or not.

Not sure whats wrong with me as literally cant sit still today. Ive just rearranged our bedroom so its better for baby and im onto my third clothes washing session!!! so much for labour being round the corner.... i hear you get tired just before

 

[vitfawifetobe]

Ladies i here you on the nesting front - im just finishing off the bathrooms last touches from decorating .... although i may have just dyed my tiles but using to strong bleach on them and lifted some of the newly painted wall -

If i knew how to use the emotion icons - id be bashing my head right now

Emera - those pictures are so precious the first one melts my heart


Missy - boo for the infection - hope it clear soon
L x

 

[MissyBlaze]

I didn't get that tired before! (apart from that I couldn't sleep at night - but you don't have that issue). I moved the sofa around the living room.

Use the salted, what's the worst that can happen? it will be extra salty and delicious haha

 

[kymied]

vitfa I can't find you on Facebook?

Never mind got ya!

 

[firsttimer1]

Ooooo i know what i wanted to ask - ladies who were induced, were you given your induction date when you saw your MW for a s+s there and then (eg she calls hospital or whatever...) or did you leave and then she/hospital calls or writes with a date?

im seeing MW on friday for s+s and obv want to leave with a date!!!