October 2011: our growing, rolling, sleeping (we hope) and growing more gorgeous by the day babies

[LittlePebble]

Our third thread!

Sorry ed, I think I mixed up yours and mama's posts. I hope the bride is reasonable and you can work it out.

tally I just add the gaviscon to the bottle once it's made. It makes it go thicker so keep that in mind. First time I used it when S was really young and she couldn't get it from the bottle!! I didn't realize and was so worried as I thought something had happened and she had lost the ability to suck!! Then I noticed the milk and it clicked lol. It def helps her keep her milk down

Ed I know the feeling. Seb's have been sat in a bag for a while. Don't know what to do with them, although I'm pretty sure that I don't want another but we may have more nephews and dh is still holding out hope....!

I got Seb a Lamaze sound and lights flower from ebay; he loves it and is transfixed. I keep hearing random sounds being set off from the kitchen .

Strawb good luck for W with the app.

Thanks Fuzzzy (didn't refresh!), I'll bear that in mind.

jnice, tally thanks, we will just have to wait and see what Oxford say.

RE 0-3 clothes I've kept a few of my favourite outfits but the rest of them have been passed on to friends who are expecting in a couple of months. I would like another one but in a few years so will get new if/when needed (I say new a lot of ours were second hand anyway)

Tally, when I make it up for after bf, a single dose makes 15ml, so (if it were me) I'd add an extra oz (30ml) to the bottle for 2 doses. Not sure if that's correct though. It has instructions on the back, not certain if they're for bf babies only though....

Hi all, don't know if anyone remembers me from the ante-natal thread.. I've kept up to date with all the posts during night feeds, etc, but not managed to reply before now.

I had my DS one day after my due date, on Oct 15th.. Hypnobirthing really worked for me, and it was a 6 hour labour, waterbirth.. and truly an amazing experience. I know part of it was luck, but would recommend hypnobirthing to anyone going for another DC after this!

Anyway, I wanted to reply to Tallys question. DS has a flat head on one side, apparently caused by stiff neck muscles on the other side, so we are seeing a physio to try to sort this out.. but I have bought the Lilla Kuddis pillow after scouring reviews. I've only had it a few weeks so can't see a MASSIVE improvement yet, but its not got any worse, and I feel its a help on top of the other things such as repositioning, and trying to get him to look the other way using toys, etc so that it will round out. It does annoy me that the HVs I've mentioned it to don't even bother to look, and give the 'oh every baby we see has a flat head, it will round out in time' response.. and don't see the damage it is doing, and the upset it causes us mums!

I would say go for it. I was worried about the SIDS advice about babies not having pillows, but reading the information about Sweden's health dept recommending the pillow to all newborns from 2000 to reduce flat heads, and it being used as standard in maternity wards and homes over there.. and their Cot Death figures being 3rd lowest in the world) half that of the UK.. it made me feel better. Also DC is quite happy with the pillow.

Have to go, DP started a new job today, and is knackered and gone for an early night, which means I can have an early night too for a change! (Hate leaving him to go to bed early normally as we have so little time to ourselves nowadays!) Also DC has been very unsettled the last week.. Gone from 1-2 feeds a night (between 7pm and 6am) to 4 feeds now :-( and I don't know whether he is actually hungry when he wakes up crying..ie if its a growth spurt, or if its the dreaded 4 month sleep regression.. or something else.. so just feed him anyway..

Hoping everyone has a good night!

Ok this is going to make me sound really shallow but the breast milk I expressed today leaked over my really, really, really expensive handbag (the one ive saved up for - for months) and there is a huge stain on one side I've dampened the whole leather over to take the stain out thanks to the google advice I found but I'm so and - im hoping it's not obvious when it dries but do you think the lining will smell? I've wiped it round a best I can on a train home!

Hi punky, birth spuds great! Well done you!

Doesn't make you sound shallow, I'd have been the same!!! Can u pull lining out, if that makes sense? Like empty bag and pull it out? That way you could give it a good rinse. Not sure if it will smell, I can't imagine half as bad as normal milk. Sorry, that's prob not any help !!

How was ur first day back?

Oh my a weekend away and so much has happened!

BB3 firstly hope Edie is ok. Secondly I completely understand its not shallow. If it does smell once you're home and it's dry I'd try a light sponging with warm water and handwash like woolite (if lining is washable) if not maybe you could try some dry cleaning spray?

Tally, Jnice, Mama hope you're all ok.

Ed tough choice about the wedding we had to miss one on 26th December as too far to travel for Eli. Hope the bride lets you take M.

Going back to read posts for everything else I've missed!

Strawberry keep us posted on consultants appt -what does the plates being fused mean? (sorry clueless here )

engels had a little chuckle to myself over shick don't know why it tickled me

You can lift it out to s degree, going to do that then peg it up from lining. the stain on the outside is visible but I reckon over time might wear! So blooming annoying! and then I went and read cups update and felt ridiculous and started balling on the train!

But day was fine really, lots of catching up and slotting back in but nothing really horrid, (until said spilling accident!) although it was harder than I expected x

Thanks pebble and strawberry - sorry I didn't respond! Sending hugs black and White makes diagnosis' - what does that mean on terms of next steps do you think?

Good news bride has emailed back and is ok to take M. We probably wouldnt stay too late anyway as I wouldn't want to leave C too long.

It's been quiet on here past few days!

Dh was putting mhairi to bed in our room and has fallen asleep and I'm bored! What can I do?

If you pop over here I can give you some ironing !

(or, you can do as I've just done and fritter away an hour and a half on pinterest.com - addictive!)

Hiya Punky, thanks for the advice. I saw the site for that one and was also looking at this one... www.theraline.co.uk/babypillow.htm. Got a hv app on Weds so will see what they say too.

BB3, I'd be upset too... Us ladies and our handbags!!?? . I bit the bullet last week and got myself a Radley changing bag. Said I wasn't going to but was fed up with the Boots freebie number. And it was from an outlet so not full price. At least it's wipe clean .

Ed at wedding news and at dh....

Thanks Pebble. Last week wasn't great (plus because of everything missed out meeting with the nct girls and baby zone and realised how much I rely on all that stuff) and this week has not started great. Dh is on lates this week too so won't see him that much . Keep feeling like i'm struggling to cope and then thinking 'don't be so silly what's not to cope with, pull yourself together'...

I do feel a bit (I don't know...resentful? no that sounds too harsh) that dh's life hasn't changed much; still goes to work, goes out with the boys, goes to gigs, goes running.. but my life now revolves around Seb, except for 1 hour a week when I go to Zumba. Is that selfish/pathetic? He's away at the end of the month going to Alton Towers .

So much for ff making them sleep longer- have to ff through the night due to some medication (just tonight) and he's actually woken earlier than he normally does!

Tally I sometimes feel like that too I think it's natural. These babies are so gorgeous but sometimes it's hard to reconcile the pre baby you with the new mummy version. (hence why things like a handbag are so important as they make you feel a little bit more like a woman and less like a milk bar!)

Is there a 4 month growth spurt? E has been up at 12, 1.45, 3, 4.45 and 5.30.... I'm knackered

Lp- yes, 4 months is 'the big one' you get warned about. Lots of parents take it as a sign they need weaning, but its not true, its just a mega spurt!

I'm so crap at bottle feeding. Lost my slippers so standing on a cold stone floor in the middle of the night, waiting for the kettle to boil/making feed/cooling down listening to him scream. Just expressing now, then going back to nice warm bed and tempted to stay there all day....!

Sorry tally missed your post. I think all parents feel like that sometimes. It's such a massive change to your life, its almost like grieving for your old life.

Another sleepless night here to. Don't know how much more I can deal with!! I'm feeling like total crap due to it. Shes been awake every hr since 3am! Takes dummy and goes back to sleep. Wondering if I should feed her as maybe she is hungry? She's laying beside me in bed now and has just nodded off again. I don't know what's going on

hi all.
havent had the guts to take another test but dont think i am. have been waiting to have a coil fitted- the doc couldnt do it due to some sort of blockage. got to wait for hosp appt. weve used condoms but worried weve slipped up.

mama, little p, i know the feeling. actually feel like im going mad this morning, been crying non stop since 5. for the last few nnights hes been up every hour and a.half, feeding for ages. after about 4 was only sleeping for 20 mins.then waking up. hes not in pain, was smiling away but cant bring myself to smile back at the moment. hes never been a great sleeper, i always get jealous when i read about them being up twice a night on here. i wish. but he has always done 4 or 5hrs first before being up and i can semi cope with that. hardly slept at all last night as was just waiting for him to cry. i shouted at him as well and feel so guilty. my husband has been unwell for the past week and have been doing everything and im just at the end of my tether. i love him so much and during the day hes an angel but cant cope with the lack of sleep. sorry for the misery post but need to vent somewher :( :(

sorry fuzzy duck, didnt see your post. is it a full moon or something? seems like theres lots of bad babies around at the moment [tired half smile emoticon]

unfortunately cant blame 4 month spurt as hes only just turned 3 :(