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Dundonians, Fifers, Angusoids and Perthites - Over here!

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PinkPussyCat · 10/09/2008 15:45

Welcome to the crisp shiny new thread! The old one was getting a wee bit stoorie and dog-eared.

Have done my best to list all those from the previous thread, though some may have namechanged since then... hope I've included everyone - apologies to anyone missed.

Klaw
Perigrine
mrspitt
FromGirders
clayre
fish45
ILiveinhope
dingdong05
LittleWee Pickle
jamtastic
littlepinkpixie
minipinkscottish
dizzydixies
PinkPussyCat
louii
Jennyfromthe Block
poppysocks
babyboos
kofiwan
Tigz1985
Newmum1977
asur
kam29

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dizzydixies · 03/12/2008 23:20

I've just replied to you on the other thread sweetie, sorry

Klaw · 03/12/2008 23:24

sorry Minipink,. just hadn't seen your post, but scrolled down and seen it now

Don't you worry about us, but the best think you can do is let people know about it that might be interested in coming

minipinkscottish · 03/12/2008 23:35

Dizzy I just saw your other thread

I know you weren't really missing me out....when we gonna meet up guys?

Klaw · 04/12/2008 00:05

yeah, when?

dizzydixies · 04/12/2008 11:44

don't ask me I'm all over the place at the moment with my day - just pick a date and hopefully I'll be able to manage

babybear77 · 05/12/2008 19:56

Anyone have any tips for grazed/cracked nips in a new breast feeder? I know i know it's all about the latching on but its too late for that now. Need to heal...quick smart. Am lansinoh-ing and airing at every opportunity. Also having some difficulty initially getting the wee chap on. Seems to want to turn his head in the opposite direction...very frustrating but once he's on he feeds like a dream. ANY advice or tips would be gratefully received. Thanks.
Baby bear x

Klaw · 05/12/2008 20:28

babybear, you can also express a little of your own BM and smear it round your nipples, it is brilliant at healing and is also useful for conjunctivitis. Lansinoh is only other thing to use.

Apart from that if you find your bra and breast pads are sticking to your nipps and delaying healing then I'd suggest getting Beastshells so that in between feeds your nipples can sit in these and not be rubbing against fabric. The added bonus is that you can collect and store what leaks. As you know, you need to keep your nipps clean and dry between feeds. Maybe even taking arnica just now might help. Obviously you would need to take pillules as you can't put cream on broken skin.

The latch is the all important thing so keep working at making sure it's correct. Take paracetemol if you need to feed through the pain, and perhaps ask family to observe your latch and confirm if you're doing it correct. If it feels uncomfortable for more than the initial few seconds of latching don't grin and bear it, break the seal and relatch your LO, if he gets frustrated try to stay calm, he will learn if you keep refusing to feed on a poor latch.

How old is he? early feeders, ime, do tend to look in every direction before eventually latching, I think they're just learning to coordinate. He's not the only one.

Don't forget that the NCT, La Leche etc all have support lines you can call. Some areas of Dundee have Lactation support workers in their postnatal clinics so ask your HV if there's someone you can see.

Feel free to CAT me if you wish, if you want I could maybe come and do a house visit

dizzyjingles · 05/12/2008 21:57

babybear77 I had terrible trouble with cracked nipples and swore by the activebirthcentre cream - I hated lansinoh with a passion

shall find you a link

this stuff

I cannot tell you how fantastic it is, I used it for all 3 of my DDs and swear its one of the main reasons I kept going

SantaKLAWs · 05/12/2008 21:58

Who's free next Thursday afternoon?

dizzyjingles · 05/12/2008 22:03

lol, just answered you on other thread

I could potentially be free on thurs afternoon depending on how much I get done during the week/ if DD2's cough has improved and if DH is in the mood to let me have the car

DD1 has her swimming lesson at 4pm though so I'd need to have the car back for that

SantaKLAWs · 05/12/2008 22:06

I collect dd from playgroup at 12ish, so I can just go wherever we might like to meet up from there and that means those who have school kids could get away again for 3ish...

sound fair? sound feasible?

What does anyone else think?

dizzyjingles · 05/12/2008 22:07

set the balls in motion KLAW!

I can't speak to DH as he is on lateshift but will discuss it with him tomorrow

minipinkscottish · 06/12/2008 07:09

sounds good girls xxxx where????

babybear77 · 06/12/2008 17:35

Thanks santaklaws...?CAT. Do NCT etc do home visity type things too or just 'phone advice. Midwife sugested just expressing form the sore side for 24hrs and even suggested using the milk in a bottle (GASP!). I'm a bit wary due to all the nipple confusion chat from all the breast-feeding w/shops and books....

Babybear x

minipinkscottish · 06/12/2008 18:24

babybear so sory you are having a bit of a hard time. I had a lot of probs with dd1 and it took perseverence and time to get it right. The latch is vital and a good midwife or bf supporter can help greatly. The NCT can offer advice over the phone and can put you in touch with a bf counsellor or support worker in your area. I am in NCT and am going to be a bf support worker but my training isn't till Jan ...although I have bf 4 babies Where are you? Klaw is trained and I know she will help if yu ask. To CAT means to email from within MN without having to display your email address to everyone.....details on home page. Please CAT me as well if you want a chat.....it does get bettr and is well worth it....I've had cracked and bleeding nipples and deep breast thrush so believe me you are not alone!!

As for nipple confuion... I am totally pro bf but sometimes usimg a bottle or dropper is a chance to allow you to get a bit of rest and allow sore nipples to recover....I had to give Abbie a few feeds from a dropper and then a bottle as she was prem but now she has no bottle at all so it doesn't always mean that bf wont get established just because you have to give a few bottles.

Take care honey and don't beat yourself up....ask for help and get lots of rest xxxxxxx

babybear77 · 06/12/2008 20:44

Thanks dizzyjingles ( sorry I forgot you in my last post) and minipink.
I will certainly get in touch....the breast shells are fab...must remember not to bend over though....have drenched myself twice today! MW coming back on monday so will try to get her to check my latching technique if the wee fella is awake. Falls asleeo v quickly when feeding and have tried the whole winding changing etc still manages 4 hrs in between and has gained wt so i guess he's fine.
It's really good to hear all of your experiences. Best to speak to those in the know I always think...
BB x

babybear77 · 06/12/2008 20:46

Klaw, he's only 9 days old....
BB x

minipinkscottish · 07/12/2008 10:43

Aw babybear...8 days old....I've come over all peculiar NO NO NO Minipink can NOT have another baby Abbie is fab and almost 6 months now....it goes so quickly babybear...just enjoy xxx

SantaKLAWs · 07/12/2008 13:09

Babybear, you could express and cup feed LO if you don't want to use a bottle. Is expressing coming easily to you?

Why not look at Jack Newman's videos as they are great. Although with a newborn I can't imagine you have much time to watch them

If you don't have CAT facilities then contact me at klaw at macmail dot com.

I am only a Peer Supporter so haven't the extensive training of a NCT or La Leche counsellor but am more than willing to help you in any way I can. All experience is very valued you see

SantaKLAWs · 07/12/2008 13:12

as for meeting up, shall we do Junglee Fun, or would it be better to go over the water?

I have a six seater so could take another 4 with me wherever we go....

minipinkscottish · 08/12/2008 09:23

don't know where that is and don't think i would make it back in time for school?????

SantaKLAWs · 08/12/2008 13:30

junglee fun is at City Quay. Is there a place at Cupar we can go to? I don't have to hurry back necessarily so am happy to bring people to Cupar and have my lunch there.....

minipinkscottish · 08/12/2008 20:12

Bonkers is in Cupar and that would be great for me

SantaKLAWs · 09/12/2008 19:16

OK, should be able to get there for 1pm ish.

Dizzy?

Anyone else?

minipinkscottish · 09/12/2008 19:40

Santaklaws..... I am not going to be able to make Thursday because dd1 has school play in afternoon. I was supposed to be going tomorrow night with dh and MIL and my mum was going on Thursday with my brother. However, school has limited the tickets so dh is taking his mum tomorrow and I am going with mum on Thursday. I really want to meet up and would love to do it on Friday if that was possible but i don't expect other people to change their plans for me.

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