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[smiley330]

Steph - Honestly I know exactly that feeling. With DS all I can remember from the first 2 weeks (well bit less than 2 weeks) is stress and tears!!!! I was just not prepared mentally for breastfeeding... or anything else that came with a newborn! and switching to formula was the best thing we could have done - for all our sakes! I would never think any less of anyone who goes straight to forumla for any reason.

Just something in me this time really wants to BF - I can't really explain why? Didn't have it at all with DS which I guess is the main reason for it not working out. But still, if we can't get it this time then I will have no problem going to formula!

Wow Certain - only a couple days left!? So jealous!! Enjoy your party this eve!! I know what you mean about not drinking, our works do is always all about the free alcohol and I was gutted not to be able to take full advantage of it!! My OH did it on behalf of us both though

x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Yeah I think maybe if Id been more prepared for breastfeeding then it would have worked out differently but i didnt attend any of the classes because i thought to myself "yeah alright how hard can it be?" But my god i never realised how hard it would be...like you say the mental and emotional aspects of it, as well as the physical! I never knew my nipples could bleed haha!!

LoL lucky yous that ur work does free drink at nights out!! My work is clearly very tight! Haha! xxxx

 

[CertainTurton]

Ok ladies you are scaring me a bit now - is it really horrid? I think I may have it glorified in my mind! I am going to be going to NCT classes and they have a whole one on breastfeeding so maybe that will help? Maybe I should buy a small amount of formula to be safe. I know DH is really keen to help with feeding asap (e.g me expressing).

Yeah my feet killed, esp as I stubbed my toe on my discarded heels on the way to the loo (for the 4th time) last night...grrr! Oh well, comfy boots today

I wish it was my last day before Mat!! No I fin on Tues next week then back on the 3rd until the 2nd March - If I last that long. I may poss move it 1 or 2 weeks earlier but we shall see

 

[steph1505]

Aw Certain...please dont let me put you off! I was very naive and thought it would be this thing that magically just works...but it wasnt! It may well be for some people, it just wasnt for us! I would def recommend going to a class...they might even have some mums there who currently breastfeeding! I think if Id spoken to someone who had been through it then I would have had a more realistic view on it!

All you can do is try your hardest!

Lol aw certain that doesnt seem long at all! 2nd of March! Hopefully it flies in! Ive decided im gonna stop on 11th of March for 4 weeks holiday and then start my maternity leave! I just need to tell them that haha!

Im just in from a wee walk with Brandon there and I swear Im gonna kill him by the end of the night! We walked all the way to the shop and back no bother, he held onto my hand as he always does and was fine! The minute we get to the front door, he runs off and falls into a MASSIVE ice puddle! So I get him up the stairs, stripped, dried down etc...give him a wee capri sun which he begged for in the shop which he then proceeds to pour all over my floor!! Im like "WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH MY SON!!!" Aaaaah!

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[smiley330]

Ahhh Certain - No no no, not trying to scare you. Just really highlighting how unprepared I was for it. I went into BF last time with the idea that I would only do it for a little bit and would switch over to formula as and when I needed. So not really with the intention of BF for long. Everyone i've spoken to has said there is this "wall" that you hit, and if you pass that then you'll be fine!! I didn't even consider how painful it would be and how exhausting it would be - But like I said, this time - I am allll ready to take that on and come out the other side (hopefully!)

If i'd have wanted to then I could have continued, DS latched on perfectly - but the want to do it just wasn't there, unfortunately. (which is terrible and the BF police would kill me for saying that!) I think classes to get any info and getting any support you can is important though. We have a local breastfeeding cafe type thing here, so I will definitely be going there when I come up against the wall!!!

Oooh 2nd March isn't long away! I am finishing on 9th March and I swear i'm due weeks after you?? Haha! I am taking as much time off before baby comes as I can!

Ahh Steph - Dont you just have those days where you think that!! I had one with DS the other day, he was driving me crazy - seriously, all he did was get into mischief - Arghhh!!!!

x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Aw that breastfeeding cafe sounds quite good! Would be a good way to get different views from different people! This sounds sooooo awful of me to say this...but its purely selfish reasons for why Im not breastfeeding!

Smiley I swear, if I thought someone would take him...Id stick Brandon on Gumtree!! LoL! No i wouldnt! But OMG! Now, no matter where I sit, he is pulling me up and saying "no thats my seat..." I swear, hes lucky hes as cute as what he is!

Roll on bedtime!!!!!! xxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Aw that breastfeeding cafe sounds quite good! Would be a good way to get different views from different people! This sounds sooooo awful of me to say this...but its purely selfish reasons for why Im not breastfeeding!

Smiley I swear, if I thought someone would take him...Id stick Brandon on Gumtree!! LoL! No i wouldnt! But OMG! Now, no matter where I sit, he is pulling me up and saying "no thats my seat..." I swear, hes lucky hes as cute as what he is!

Roll on bedtime!!!!!! xxxxx

x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Aw yeah Smiley ur laughing now! U forget I know ur address! I'll just box him up and send him down to you!! xxxx

 

[smiley330]

Hahaha!! Send him on down, you'll want him back at some point - and when you do, I shall send my DS with him!!

Ooooh we are having chinese tonight - YAY!!! Now, what to order??!! x x x

 

[steph1505]

LoL aw i kno!! Come tonight Id be sitting missing him haha!!

Ooooh very nice! Im jealous!! If I were getting a chinese I would get...

Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Curry
Fried Rice!

Mmmmm....that sounds so yummy! Im not having anything for dinner...still dont feel great! But my god uv got me wanting a chinese hahaha!!

Wotcha gonna have?? xxxxx

 

[smiley330]

Not sure what I'm gonna have..... I'm one of those 'want a little bit of everything' types - so choosing anything takes aaaages! Maybe some sort of special duck chow mean and spring roll thing!?

Though, what you've said sounds delicious! Haha, u should def have a chinese!

x x x x x

 

[steph1505]

Lol i would but OH is working so its just me and Brandon! Doesnt seem right ordering a chinese for just one person lol!

Altho, i was meant to be goin to my nite out 2moro but wont be, so maybe a wee date nite is in order...yum! Haha!

Xxxxx

 

[steph1505]

Ah woo hoo! OH is on his way home from work & bringing in a chinese!

Hope uz are all havin a lovely saturday!

Xxxxxxx

 

[CertainTurton]

Mmm chinese, is it bad that I fancy that at 11am!? Hope you enjoyed it! We went out for a meal last night, was lovely - at the mo Im full after a starter...madness! I used to be able to eat LOADS!

Eeeek Im FINALLY an aubergene!! (although I dont like to eat them!) so exciting! Starting to feel huge and I just shrunk one of my maternity dresses so me and DH are going shopping today - Im just so sick of the few outfits that fit now! wish me luck in my hunt.... then a carol service this eve feeing christmassy!

Ps - ITS SNOWING!! hope it doesnt last all week though, I love watchin it but hate driving in it!!

Have a lovely Sunday!

 

[kbkb]

:wave: girls!!!!

Certain- 2 parties, wow you're one rocking mamma! You have more energy than I for sure...Gosh, even the thought of staying up after 10 pm does me in and in heels!! I couldnt do it! i am just slowing down sooooooo much after my move...its beginning to scare me a bit. You're gonna hate that aubergine Stays for 4 whole weeks

Smiley/ Steph-You're beginning to scare me re BF! is it really that hard? I'm so jealous of you girls eating Chinese food. I want it NOW!!!! Duck chow mein and spring rolls sounds amazing.. i want, i want, i want....My own lunch is looking so boring in comparison

Wassup otherwise??

 

[TrAyBaby]

hey girls, well today i finally have 1 day off work. I've been working 18 days straight plus i cant shake this stinking cold so my ass has literally been dragging around. However there are a few massive possitives. I finally have a wee bump. Its still a little bloat because it goes up and down but for the most part it stays there. I'll post a pic so you can see. I finally get to spend a day in town finishing off my christmas shopping today. I have my 16 week midwife appointment at 1:30 today AND............at 6pm today I HAVE MY GENDER SCAN. So all in all a pretty busy day off for me. I seriously think i have A.D.D.

Right now i think im having a girl but my mind changes all the time. ooooo i'll post a pic of bub too just to remind you all eeeeeeeeeeeek

Hope everyone had a really good weekend. Enjoy the snow (if you have it) x

 

[TrAyBaby]

oh and my OH is taking me out to dinner tonight after our scan then after that i have one of my works christmas nights out

 

[CertainTurton]

Eeeek TrAy what an exciting day for you!! So excited about your Gender scan - Im so rubbish with guesses but I will say to join me I think you need to put your feet up tomorrow! sounds like you have been pushing it so take it easy and relax for a bit Hope you have a lovely time at the party!
such a cute bump too love it!

Kbkb - yes I know madness, but the Friday party was a very tame, stand around and chit chat thing so not too wild I am also normally fast out by 10pm - I can see its only going to get worse! Hmm yes I think I may have to ignore the fruit for a while Is it nice being in your new home? Our sale is going a bit mad and its all a bit stressful but FX we can exchange today!

 

[smiley330]

Afternoon everyone!

Steph - Yay, i'm glad you got your chinese as well Mine was so good, had it for breakfast the next day as well

Certain - How did you get on shopping? Did u get some nice outfits?! We got a bit of snow at the weekend too, but nothing to write home about. There is SO much ice around though I hate driving in ice!!

Tray - hello!!! Ooooh can't wait to hear back from your scan! I am sticking with GIRL for you - girly girly nub!! Hope you have a lovely evening!

kbkb - Hello Ah, I bet you will try BF and find it a breeze and wonder what on earth we were on about when we said it was hard!!

AFM - finished my christmas shopping yesterday Though I arrived at 9.30 thinking I was amazing and would miss all the traffic / queues etc only to find the shops didn't open till 10.30 - fail!! Nevermind. Its all done - now I can sit and bask in the christmas glory. Although, I think DS needs one more present... just doesn't look like he has that much!

x x x x x

 

[CertainTurton]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek we've exchanged contracts!!

Such a relief to have finally done it after all the delays! However we are not off the stress hook yet - we really need to complete by 23rd because if we dont we wont be able to until the 3rd Jan and our tenancy runs out on that day!! We would be homeless with lots of stuff! not a good thing at 28 weeks preg.... so FX for us please