Can't believe she's a week old today!! XxX not only did I have the failed induction and the caesarean to contend with but I then got up on Friday morning to have a shower once the spinal block had worn off and blood started pouring down my legs. By the time I got someone to take notice I'd lost 2 litres of blood and had to be taken back to surgery. Turns out I had blood clots in my uterus which were stopping it from contracting back down to its normal size so my body thought there was still a baby in there and was still supplying it with increased blood flow which was just pouring back out of me. I was given another spinal block while they cleared the clots and then had a blood transfusion so all in all not quite the laid back birthing centre birth I'd hoped for
A good story for when he is 18 I know they tell you to make one up at a time but I don't! My steriliser takes 6 bottles at a time so I make up 6 bottles at a time and keep them in the fridge. As long as they are used within 24 hours they are fine. I did the same last time and never had any problems. Even my midwife said that making up a few and keeping them in the fridge is fine. To be honest I think the companies are just covering their own backs by saying to make up one at a time. I just put the bottle in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it when I need it and give it a good shake to avoid hot spots. I could never cope with making up one at a time. Sorry your trip out yesterday was a bit of a disaster, hope you have a lovely day today though. Hope you are getting settles at home now. Hopefully feeding starts getting easier for you, especially once your milk comes in properly, but like I said to Leanne, if it doesnt work out or it's still too difficult dont feel guilty for stopping! Have you tried swaddling? I found that worked with both of mine, and I put a rolled up blanket beside them to make them feel like they are still being held. The startle response can make babies wake all the time so the swaddling stops it. Some babies prefer being a bit propped up too so putting blankets under the top of the mattress can also help. If those don't work, try putting her in the cot. For some reason Erin hated the Moses basket but was fine in her cot for some reason. I hope one of those ideas work for you hun so you get some more sleep
I was on my own when the mucous started too. I was changing her nappy, i thought she was yawning so looked in her mouth (just to be nosey lol) and the whole of her throat was full of bubbly liquid just bobbing up and down, i turned her on her side immediately then when it had come out scooped her up and ran to the nearest midwife. I thought something was really wrong with her but they just casually told me what it was. Felt a bit daft but honestly thought she was choking! I was shaking at the time! Wish they'd warned me that it could happen. Isobelle is a bit snuffly today, shes got a blocked nose and a sore bottom. We had quite a bad night with her but she eventually settled in the car seat, not ideal but at least she slept for a few hours. Nicola meant to say poor you, you've been through the wars haven't you but my posts have to be that quick nowadays so i hope i don't offend anyone but seeming to not acknowledge their posts 
Hope everyone's ok XxX
