July 2011 - Feeding, sleeping, burping!

[Eglu]

Hi all,

I thought I'd better start us a postnatal thread, since it's now September.

Think we should have a list of babies.

Eglu - DD - 26th June

[JimmyChoo17]

isit yep, I knew things would change but as I didn't really become a major fatty during pregnancy, I'm annoyed that I've become one since! Mostly my fault but the first 6 to 8 weeks of troubles meant I put on plenty too.

And guess what,....my hair started falling out this week. In massive clumps. Keeping an eye out for patches but since I had problems already I'm dreading what I'll look like. Ive always had lovely hair so will be really noticeable as it was what everyone would comment on...How long did you ladies lose for? I know all are different but good to compare.

Hey...anyone see the july 2012 expecting thread? How long ago does it seem since we were doing that!

Ooo and want2be when I back in thru shop doors with the pram...I'm fairly sure I can hear a wide load reversing beep...maybe that's just my epidural cock up - tinnitus kicking in ha ha ....and dont even get me started on my cankles....ah...u gotta laugh or you will just cry...actually I'll do both.
is drinking wine in the day once u r a mum a bad thing? I think I need some today, big bottoms up!

[buttonmoon78]

I'd happily join you Jimmy but I'm getting over a bug and have not eaten since last nght so I think that would end badly!

Re hair - mine was thick and glossy whilst pg and looks like its coming out in clumps but isn;t really. I think its just going back to the way it was before Its always done that previously so I don't know why I'd hoped differently this time!

I too am falling apart though. Had tonsillitis this week and now a bug. I think the reflux might be easing a bit with his new drugs but he's got anothercold so that's not helping his temper!

[buttonmoon78]

You may or may not remember that our insurance company played silly buggers after our accident - first they'd replace the car then after three weeks they said no etc. Well, I've been chasing them since and threatening to take them to the ombudsman etc and.....

They've only gone and agreed to my taken to the nth degree claim and offered us over £3k in compensation!

I can't stop

[SpannerPants]

brilliant news Button!

DS has his final lot of jabs this morning. Only 4 weeks late but I'll be glad to get them out of the way!

[itsTwiiiiiiiiiiitmaaaaaaasss]

Helllooooooo!
Long time no see.
So sorry about what's going on with you Button I can't help but I can lend you some support. If nothing else I know how it feels to be lost amongst the shithole that used to be a home. I just can't seem to manage right now. Luckily DH gets it now and sees that I struggle and helps out.
Hi to everyone else, it's great to see you all.
SInce the school term began we have had;
colds (all 5 DC)
chicken pox (DD, DS3 & Babytwit)
stomach bug (everyone)
colds(everyone)

But other than that nothing to report. My hair is falling out steadily as usual, and I use one of those plug cover things to catch it all before it clogs the drains etc and my body hair is still at a standstill as it was when pregnant. Babytwit is still EBF just about as I am dithering about introducing solids 'cos I just can't be arsed TBH. I have made A Decision to use disposables over christmas as it is all getting a bit manic ATM. Me and Babytwit watched DD do her christmas performance today which was sweet - DS3's is next week and then it's Christmas Holidays YAY! I actually fecking hate Christmas right up until I go to bed Xmas Eve and then I love it. Really Fecking Hate It.
Babytwit is settling in nicely although he still wakes a couple of times at night and ends up sleeping with me most of the time but I don't really care. He sleeps on the three school runs a day we do and a bit in between.
He rolls and sits supported for ages, and accindentally on his own sometimes too. Um I think that's it really.

[Want2bSupermum]

Twit I was so happy when DD's dr said to wait until 6 months to introduce solids! I think he was expecting me to argue with him but I told him that she can move on when she is ready and if she is 7-9 months old then thats fine with me!

Loving the bumbo seat that we got for DD. She can't sit up yet but loves to be upright. Also loving lamaze toys. My sister got her the dragonfly one. She is totally mesmorized by it.

[JimmyChoo17]

Just peeing on this thread again...I lost it!

Formula fed babies....how long does your baby go between feeds? DS used to be eating every 2-3 hours all day and maybe once or tiwice during night but all of a sudden can go ages.....I feel like he's not eating enough..He seems fine in himself but had Rosy cheeks yesterday and today...am guessing teething? But not sure if food habits are related.

How are everyone's Xmas plans? Got 13 over mine this year....
Luckily the oven decided to pack up last week rather than Xmas day...unexpected expense tho! This is the first month I've struggled with maternity wage suppose as I've been buying gifts. Thank goodness for savings! Maybe silly question but I've always done it same day...but how early can u prep veg? Peeled potatoes, parsnips, carrots and sprouts (parp parp!!) can I do it the night before and leave in water? Pots I mean and the rest loose in fridge?

[SpannerPants]

I'm going to prep all the veg the day before and put it in the fridge in food bags - hope this will be ok as I have the in-laws coming over for Christmas dinner and I've never cooked for them before! Just hope DS isn't having a clingy day or I'll be cooking with him in the sling...

[Want2bSupermum]

Jimmy - DD is on formula. I put 8oz in the bottle and let her feed until she is full. She normally takes 6-7oz. I still have her on a 4hr schedule, with 5 feeds a day.

Spanner be super careful about using a sling while cooking. I nearly burnt DD while doing thanksgiving dinner. DH put the temp up on some sausages he was frying and fat jumped up and hit her leg which luckily was covered. Luckily no damage but it scared me. Now she gets put in the exersaucer and is given her favourite toy to play with. If she gets cranky I sing to her.

Good news - I passed one part of my accounting exams. I am taking the 2nd exam in January and I am spending my holidays studying 6hrs a day. Passing the first part has given me the urge to push ahead and try to get the remaining 3 parts passed before DD turns one. Not easy to study during busy season but no pain no gain.

[SpannerPants]

Well done on the exam want2b!

I'm not going to cook with DS in the sling, if he's being fussy DP can take him for a walk or play with him. I'm looking forward to it all being over though, it's stressing me out and keeping me awake more than DS is!

[isitreallythattime]

Has anyone started to experience sleep issues due to rolling in bed? My lo rolls onto front and wakes upset as she's stuck, was up soooo much last night. Any suggestions?

[SpannerPants]

No but I think it's a common problem isit!

We've just moved DS from his bedside cot (+ cosleeping most of the night) into his nursery and while we're all sleeping better (down from 7-8 night feeds to 2!) I really miss cuddling him all night :(

Happy new year to all with July babies

[MissLolita]

Hello everyone, I didn't know this thread/group existed!! Hope everyone is doing ok? What have I missed?

[buttonmoon78]

Oooh - activity!

Well done want2be!

[YesShesAGirl]

Hey ladies, just thought i'd check in, mostly on FB these days rarely mnet tbh, but wasn't sure who's missing from fb??

Quick update from us.

Isla still a really happy good baby, truely we are blessed she's 5.5m old, teething seems to have subsided slightly, she sleeps through most nights, but had a horrid cold thats had her up at night. Im really enjoying her tho, and looking forward to getting back to our little 'routine' now boys returned to school.

Hope everyone is well?? xx

[WinterLover]

Gosh feels like ages since Ive been on here, I too spend more time on FB than MN (I can do FB on my phone :)) Do we (July 2011) have a group on there?

Well DS is 5.5months now and has offically caught up with his age group. He is now 17lb 1oz so just above the 50th centile line :) Im a very happy mummy. He feeds 8oz every 3 hours during the day then sleeps for 9-10 hours at night :) Although he has now learnt how to untuck his sleeping bag and figured how to roll over in it... He hates been on his back so I usually get a scream at about 4am to flip him back over.

[inspireme]

Hi ladies I remember some of you from pregnancy thread, my DS was due 1st July but actually came 29th June. Didn't realise this thread existed actually.

A little update on my DS, he's nearly. 6.5 months, weighs a whopping 18lbs, he's ff now takes 8 oz four times a day, started solids 3 wks ago, doing mainly blw, going good (I think) and has been sleeping 11/12 hours since 7 wks old.

Would live to hear about your Lo's of the same age.

[inspireme]

*love obviously

[inspireme]

Oh and btw is anyone pregnant again??

[buttonmoon78]

Inspire I have been wondering the exact same thing but have been to lazy to ask!

DS is nearly 6m (16/7), ff (but on who knows what - 25-35oz per day), been having solids for a while (early due to bad reflux) but only really started enjoying it in the couple of weeks. Sleeping? Pah. Sleeping's for wimps! Actually, we had 4 great nights on the trot last week so I foolishly thought we might be turning a corner. Last two nights have been hell!

After rolling over twice in 5 mins the week before Christmas, he waited until this morning to repeat it, but he's doing really well at sitting. He's able to sit briefly with no support and loves his inflatable doughnut. He's also a whopper - I haven't had him weighed since 13/12 but he was 18lb then. Might go tomorrow to see what the porker is now

Does anyone know when it's not safe for them to be in their car seat? He has plenty of weight left but his head is really near the top of the seat. I know that with a forward facing seat it's when their head reaches the top but didn't know what the rules were with rearfacing, if they're different at all or not?

[inspireme]

I've been looking into next stage car seats as DS is only 2lb off weight limit, we have m&p cybex Aton. He's long and heavy but feel he would be too young for stage 1 seat yet. Hoping he doesn't put on the 2lb for a wee while yet.

DS has only rolled over a couple of times and hates being on his stomach, but has been sitting up since he was about 5 months but hasnt fell over in about a wk or so, and I can't believe it but he stood today holding onto sofa. I set him on his feet but didn't hold him, he's been standing on our thighs from 5 months and always seems to want to get on his feet. DH walked at 8 months I didn't believe mil but perhaps DS will be similar!

DS has silent reflux but gaviscon in bottles had helped although he has boked up a lot the past few days so might have to go back to docs.

Would u consider another one anytime soon button?

[buttonmoon78]

You're having a laugh! DS is no4. There'll be no more baby buttons while I've got any control of the issue! I still have broody moments but really, I'm done.

Can't believe your ds stood! DH was walking at 9m but none of mine have walked before 18m.

I've actually bought two new car seats as they were such a good deal on amazon - Britax Prince - down to £60. My nephew has one (though it's his 'spare' as they're loaded) and they're pleased with it so I checked the fit finder and his in our cars and did the deed. They look lovely but I've stashed them in the garage for a good while yet. It was only today when I noticed how far up the seat his head came that I began to wonder!

[buttonmoon78]

Hmm. A swift google shows babycentre saying that you need to move them once the top of the head reaches the top of the car seat. But I don't have a reference for that yet. Another site said until their eyes are level with the top, but again, no reference yet.

[inspireme]

DS is only our first, think we're going to start trying when he's near 2, so we'll hopefully have a 3 yr gap. He's a very good baby but I happy with just the one for a while. What ages are your other dc's ?

Just realised today I converted kilos to pounds wrong and he's got 10 pound to put on before we need a new seat, but he's long so will probably be too long before he's too heavy. Have my eye on britax evolva seat looks v comfy and won a few awards.

Yeah it's mad seeing him standing just looks far too young, he seems to do everything very early, I think we'll have our work cut out with him!

He's currently lying sleeping on me after his last bottle, he won't go down awake no matter what I do even his daytime naps are when he falls asleep on bottle.

[SpannerPants]

DS is 6 months old tomorrow, weird to think I was in labour off my face on gas and air 6 months ago!

He's snuggled on my chest asleep at the moment and although I know I should put him in his cot, I'm really enjoying the cuddle :)