August 2015 - Let the Sleepless Nights Commence

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

My DC2 was born on 5th August and I'm up in the wee hours feeding away. Anyone else with their August babies care to join me?

I still can't believe he's here and in my arms!

[Luciferbox]

Found the thread! Thanks waiting. Another August baby here, born 11th Aug, 13 days overdue and very chunky.

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

How much did your baby weigh Lucifer? Mine was 8lbs which doesn't seem too big for 8 days overdue.

[kbro79]

Hello (again)

Another late and chunky baby owner here. Born August 12th weighing 9 pounds 8. Just at the start of figuring it all out but after such a long wait, delighted he is here! The hornonal love is flowing left right and centre.

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

Wow! That's a fantastic weight.

I cried like a baby (excuse the pun) last night a week later to the minute ds was born. I can't believe it has been over a week already. My hormones are a mess!!

[Luciferbox]

My DS was a very chunky 9lbs15 (ouch) and is a milk monster. He also sleeps all day and wants to party at night. He's adorable and generally a very good baby.

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

Wow Lucifer! That is big. No wonder he took his time coming out to meet you.

I'm with you on the partying all night front too. Mine is def nocturnal but a dream in the daytime.

I am finding my toddler harder than the baby though. I don't want her to feel left out but equally she is being a bit naughty. I don't think she understands what is going on really poor little mite.

[Luciferbox]

Yes! DS1 is starting to play up. He's taken things away from me when I'm feeding knowing I can't chase him. He was so good towards the end of my pregnancy. Bless him, he's not been out and about as much as normal so I'm not surprised he's playing up. But I also expect him to get a lot worse.

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

I feel like I am putting the TV on to distract her but now she asks for it all the time.

I guess it must be a lot for them to comprehend.

How old is your dc1? Mine is just turned 2.

[GameOfGroans]

Hi all, can I join? My August baby was born on the 9th, weighing 8lb 12oz. He feels very 'solid' to me after dd who was a dinky baby! I'm currently up feeding (again) and am totally knackered as ds is a bit of a night owl

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

Hi Groans and welcome! This thread will definitely be more active at night I reckon!

All these babies are nice and chunky!!

Does anyone else's have a tongue tie? It's making feeding a bit tricky here. Should we get it snipped? Midwife seemed to say it was our call.

[GameOfGroans]

Hi waiting, we had the midwife today who checked ds for a tongue tie as I'm also having some problems with his latch, however he doesn't seem to have one. Think I probably would have had it sorted if he had though.

My biggest problem is the pain of breastfeeding! I'm dreading each feed at the moment as I'm so sore and cracked. I'm convinced I'm doing something wrong but my midwife insists I'm not. Almost ready to give up

[mzzzf]

Hey ladies. I popped a beauty out of the sunroof on the 2nd August. I'm a FTM so still finding my feet and fighting this postnatal weepy hormones too!

The sleep deprivation is definitely in full flow, why do they do meltdown crying just as you think 'now's the time to get to bed'!?!

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

Hi mzzzf and welcome to the thread. The joy of post pregnancy hormones eh? I am currently having the most delicious cuddle on the sofa with mine and am on the verge of tears for no particular reason other than I just feel so lucky.

Groans, I am feeling your pain (literally) with the cracked nipples and dreading each feed. Am smothering them in Lansinoh and think it is helping a bit. The midwife is coming tomorrow so I'm going to ask about getting the tongue tie snipped. I think you are right that it is better to get it done.

Hope we all get a little more sleep tonight...but I bet we don't

[Clstow]

Hey, can I join? I was on the waiting thread with some of you guys... DS1 born 7th August, weighing 6lb 13 which seems tiny as he was 13 days overdue!
I'm a FTM and finding it's a series of highs (everything about him) and lows (sleep!!). Also feeling the nipple pain - think I've sorted my latch but one side is struggling to heal because it's getting so much use - Lanisoh is my best friend.

[jessifleur]

Congratulations everyone!
Hello all, my second son was born today - 15th August. We're currently sitting in a hospital bed whilst he feeds every 45 mins or screams the place down, how did I forget so quickly what newborns are like??? Other son is 2 1/2 and not sure what to make of his brother...

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

Ho and welcome clstow and Jessi.

Up feeding here too with cracked nipples and a windy baby. How long is each night feed taking everyone? It seems to be taking around 45-60mins average but we has a 90 minutes between 3.30 and 5 the other night too.

Jessi, until my milk came in my ds would not stop feeding or be put down. Thankfully now we are getting some 90 min to 2.5 hr stretches of sleep. Best of luck!

[Clstow]

The feeds themselves aren't too bad - about 20 mins, but I think DS has wind and it's taking ages to settle him again. Just tried infacol so hopefully that will make a difference.

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

I'll have to try Infacol as wind definitely an issue here too. We're getting feed then pull off then freed again a couple of minutes later. I think she is done and she roots all.over again.

[GameOfGroans]

I hear what everyone is saying about the Lansinoh, I was using it constantly! However a friend of mine said that she found that all it did was keep her nipples soft which was adding to the pain. So I'm currently going without to see if they harden up!! I will keep you updated.

Ds is feeding between every 1-3 hours for roughly 20 mins each time. He's currently snuggled up on my chest after a feed making delicious little squeaks!

[kbro79]

Oh feeling the nipple pain too. They are so painful!! Also worried about DS latch but midwives insist it is correct so guess is just my breast cracking and will hopefully get better. Last night he basically fed from midnight till 4am until some midwife came and swaddled him for me and got him to sleep (had c section so still 'inside') God knows what we are going to do when we get home and no midwife to help.

Am trying to keep positive about breast feeding and tell myself it will get better and easier but so tempted to give up. My milk should come in over next few days so hoping he won't be feeding for hours on end and I'll be able to cope better. In the grand scheme of things DS has picked it up so quickly and fairly easily yet I still want to quit. It is such hard work.

My nephew had a tongue tie that my sister got snipped and said it instantly made things better.

Breast feeding aside, it is lovely and amazing and hard and challenging but totally worth it!!

[nolongerwaitingfornumber2]

Kbro the breastfeeding definitely does get easier if you can just get through the tough first few weeks. I am reminding myself how much easier it got with DD1 once we had both got used to it.

My nipples definitely seem less sore today but now baby seems constipated even though he is desperately trying . Not sure what to do. Have given Infacol and rubbed his tummy but poor little mite is super uncomfortable. Any tips?

[GameOfGroans]

Kbro if it helps I had the midwife around yesterday and she PROMISED me that feeding does get better! Also said that if he is drinking some blood from my cracked nipples it won't hurt him. I'm so sore at the moment I'm having to take painkillers :(

[kbro79]

It's amazing how much pain a little crack can cause. It makes me want to cry at times!!

Am waiting to be discharged from hospital and have been since first thing this morning. Doctor said hours ago fine to go but we are being delayed by admin. Someone is about to feel the full force of my baby blues hormones. Probably poor DH.

[wtfih]

Hi,

Mind if I join in?
I posted on the overdue thread before going into labour last week.
My little baby was born last Thursday, she's now 9 days old and we are finally at home after having to stay in the hospital for a few nights.
Sore and bloody nipples, problems with feeding, lots of crying and hormonal roller coasters all happening atm.
I hope you're doing better than I am

[wtfih]

Forgot to mention oral thrush in
Baby and nipple thrush for me