PAL Summer 2011 Babies - From 1st tri to MC and back again in one go.

[Pippin]

Hey good to hear you are home Aaisrie It's lovely hearing that all is well and things are easier this time. I'm hoping it's the same for us too and I think it will be. I know what to expect now from a newborn and have lots more confidence obviously at being a Mum, I remember looking at him in the car seat thinking "what do we do now". It was all so new. Be prepared for you boobs though, my friend says it's no less painful the second time around either until they settle. I remember her gritting her teeth at the time and I was saying over and over "keep at it, feed through the pain". She did and still feeds her little boy 18 months later

Sequeena I agree with Aaisrie it's not good to get milk going before the birth the colustrum (sp?) is vital for the first few days after birth. That's the clear stuff you produce first before the milk. If you get milk in too quickly he'll miss out. Nipple stimulation is good though so get OH to do a bit of tweaking instead.

LittleGriffin I feel less like giving birth now than I did at 37 weeks, I can't believe it. More mobile less achy etc. Maybe we are all due to go over due, apart from the C section ladies of course, least none of us are going to feel too jealous then

Did any of you feel scared about something going wrong at birth, I have these horrible thoughts thinking she won't be coming home with us. I don't know if it's paranoia or because we lost the last one but it's driving me nuts. I look at all the things ready and can't help thinking I hope we get to use it all. Sorry to be a downer

 

[Aaisrie]

Pip I'm still at the 30 second literal toe-curling pain stage! Being so big he's got a really powerful latch!

 

[Pippin]

Sam had a good latch too I remember that well. My mantra was "this won't last forever" "this won't last forever" and it got me through. Crazy to think in a week it'll be like second nature and it'll all flow nicely. Is he a better feeder than Saraya? I'm wondering if girls are better than boys as they say or if it's a myth? Love the tickers hun. xxx

 

[Aaisrie]

Saraya was a good feeder, and she had a strong latch too but I think with him being big his is stronger!! I keep reminding myself of how it is when they're like 1-2mo and you just throw your tit in their mouth while doing the dishes, cooking dinner, putting the washing machine on with a cup of tea in your hand LOL

 

[heyyady]

I did my makeup to go out the other night with a baby on a boob So glad they';ve finallly gotten to that point!

 

[Pippin]

Hahaha I've done the washing and made breakfast with Sam feeding too. I forget those days lol. No doubt will be doing it more seeing as Sam will need attention too. whilst

 

[SassyLou]

I've done loads of things feeding too, but the thing that sticks in my mind was decorating the Christmas tree whilst feeding Harry!

xxx

 

[heva510]

Pippn I was terrified about something going wrong in the Birth x

Loving the bf stories my little man tongue tied so can be painful ATM but he's going having it snipped on thurs not looking forward to it but health visitor happy as he put 2 lb 2 oz on in 3 wks x

 

[LittleGriffin]

Pip - I have been getting really scared also. I look at her cot and the rest of her things and get really emotional that she won't be coming home..... It's horrid.
I just feel if she was here and I could see her then I could look at her and know she is ok but while she is still inside I have no control. I know this is silly cos my body has done a great job for her for the last 9 months and even if she was here, if something god forbid happened to her, i wouldn't be able to stop that anyway .... But I just can't stop thinking it

 

[heyyady]

Pip- we all have a bit of anxiety at the end -

Heva- one of my friends from another thread (or 3lol) had her little guys tongue clipped and said it really wasn't bad- she nursed him right away and within a few minutes the bleeding had stopped and he was his happy little self

 

[Pippin]

Thanks ladies I'm glad I'm not the only one that has these thoughts. I'm sire I was the same with Sam thinking back but seems so much worse this time. People keep giving me presents and I just want them to take them back till after the birth. Have to think positive so trying hard.

Heva hope it goes well on Thursday. I heard it's pretty quick and easy to do and he'll be way more comfortable. Fabulous weight gain you should be proud

 

[Pippin]

How is everyone today? I had what I thought was 2 hours of contractions last night but they stopped when I decided to rest. Typical!! Getting more peeved now and hoping this sweep on Wednesday works. Come on baby come out now!!!

 

[Aaisrie]

I hope things kick off for you soon Pip.

AFM I'm a *little* tired today but fortunately I got 2 blocks of sleep last night from 12:30[ish] until 3 and then 4 until 7:30. Still feel like a zombie but it could be worse!! I had to co-sleep with him because he won't settle in his crib so I'm trying to get him to settle in it during the day rather than letting him sleep in the living room on his cushion next to me..

 

[Pippin]

I co-slept with Sam for 8 weeks because of the same reason. Scared me silly but I took the right precautions and we were fine. I started him off in the evening from about 6 weeks in his cot and then only had him in the second half of the night until he spent all night in his own cot (in our room of course). I have a crib this time as I know I'll be more tired with Sam etc so I'm going to try harder to get her in it from the start. I say that now but I bet she ends up with me in the spare bed again

How are your boobs today Aaisrie, I see your milk has come in?

Sequeena where are you, you have gone awfully quiet????

 

[Aaisrie]

Less tired today, Atti had 2 blocks of sleep from 12:30 until just after 3am and then 4 until 7:30am so I feel more refreshed. I've had him napping twice in the crib this morning, he doesn't stay asleep for long in there but it's a start.
Because my milk has come in he's feeding for longer and more frequently but he's not sucking as hard because I have quite fast letdown. My nipples are still toe-curlingly sore when he latches but the pain doesn't last. Just a few more weeks and it'll allll be easier! LOL
Had to take him to the Dr this morning as his stump smelt REALLY bad and he's got a wee infection so they've given him an antibiotic cream.

 

[Pippin]

Awww bless him, hope the infection clears up soon. I remember Sam having a few issues whilst running all his parts in. I think it's fascinating thinking how each part of them needs to learn their new function outside of the womb where everything is pretty much done for them. That sleeps sounds good all you need now is another chunk before 12:30 and you are sorted. Well done him for sleeping in his crib in the day, I remember Sam was a right pain as he'd only sleep on me and I couldn't do anything, even make a cup of tea. Are you using any nipple cream? I had little blisters for the first few days that then needed to heal.

 

[sequeena]

Hey girls, I am about just busy

Eve poor little Atticus, hope his infection clears up quickly and your poor boobies!!

Pip still no signs??

I have good news at least! I saw my consultant today who gave me the choice to go to term naturally or be induced. We opted for going naturally as it's only 10 more days and means more cooking time for little man. She has said though that if I go to 40+5 (August 9th) I will more than likely be induced because of the reduced fluid. Get a wiggle on little man!!

I think he's listening though!! When I got out of hospital I started getting back ache, started in the small of my back then ran up and down my back on the bus home. Just been to the loo and lost a big chunk of plug (still only green though) and have been having stomach pains since. I hope this is it!!

 

[Aaisrie]

Pip I got a nap this afternoon while he was down in his crib, Chris took his dad [who came down to visit] and Saraya out for a walk so I could :] I'm using lansinoh [the best!] nipple cream, they aren't as bad as they were the other day. Only the right one has bled slightly so far but I definitely think they'll heal better now my milk is through! They are still hard so I keep knocking the side of them with my arms - ouch! LOL

Sequeena I so hope you go naturally - given that I have had a natural and induced birth I can tell you natural is easier because your body can build up the endorphines slowly! In saying that I have a high pain threshold and even though the induction made it sorer I still think it was totall copeable just on gas and air

 

[Pippin]

Awww Sequeena I reckon you'll go before me hun, hope you both get a wriggle on so we can meet you babies. Good to hear you'll try and go natural I agree with Eve. Least you have a date to focus on. Mine will be the 2nd/3rd I think but Wednesday's sweep is my first focus.

Eve that's what I use, must dig mine out from when I had Sam, it should be ok still to use it's so expensive I'm reluctant to buy more just yet. Rock hard boobs are so gorgeous aren't they lol

 

[LittleGriffin]

Hi everyone, hope your all good.
Eve - can we hav another pic of Atticus .... He sounds yummy!

We have booked B.G's baptism for Sept 17th so I have been shopping for a gown for her today, found a lovely one in Mamas and Papas, bought it, went to get shoes and saw the dress was filthy, took it back and they said they couldn't order a new one???? GRRRR!

I'm just feeling impatient now. Sequeena sounds positive but I still think it will be Pip first. Xx