Whims, fab news. We're brooking like billio! Dying to meet whimlet4.
Smegs, shocked by your story of bf bullying. Thank goodness at least you now have nipples of steel. Hope you are feeling better after bleed, lovely. Poor you.
Little, can report that nipple shields are working for me and Astrid while I heal. Worth investing just in case? MWs don't approve but if it gets us through... Also I managed without with DS 3 years ago but now I've got two kids and can't sit around crying all day!
Sparks, you gotta woman up to it to get the great gift of a baby was my response... But you're right, it's pretty animal! Hypnobirthing helps with issues/fears. I never had much dignity in first place so poo/vom etc not my issue but I can't stand people taking control of my life so was determined to avoid intervention where I could. Btw - I didn't raise my voice in either of my births and even cracked the odd joke tho I'm afraid I can't deny the bodily fluids bit. If u get a water birth your baby comes out nice n clean. 
Stasi you are doing fab with bf and T's body weight. You star. Keep using Lansinoh and latch shd improve because baby's mouth grows bigger. A better group anywhere with new mums like you?
Hugs to all. Hope sufferers are getting some rest.
I am in love with Astrid. Had bad day3 blues and got v worried about her cord which to my embarrassment fell off when I insisted on HV appointment, but it's all fine and she is only just shy of her birthweight this morning in MW visit. But had much better night last night and my boys did too. Everyone has sent such lovely messages and gifts, it's such a special time for us in it. 