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November 2012 - all the babies have arrived

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StuntNun · 12/12/2012 23:16

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KissysUnderTheMisteltoe · 15/12/2012 09:30

Sending was breathing thoughts your way tits

As for losing pregnancy weight, I haven't weighed myself since LO arrived and didn't in later stages of PG. too depressing! Definitely got quite abit to lose but not going to worry about it til after Xmas. need to lay off the cakes and biscuits to stand any chance of getting back to pre pg size but that's easy said than done when looking after a newborn and a toddler

KissysUnderTheMisteltoe · 15/12/2012 09:42

Easy breathing thoughts! Sorry don't know where that was came from

glendathegoodwitch · 15/12/2012 10:01

I've managed to get us all up and ou to have brekkie with Santa (would much rather have a lie in but have neglected the older 2 as it is) and I've managed to bf in public!!!!! Wooooo I've never tried before as I'm a size 26 with big boobs and very cack handed but with my thrupenny bits cushion it was quite easy and discreet!!! So chuffed with myself lol

Catbag · 15/12/2012 10:04

Well done Glenda!

Passmethecrisps · 15/12/2012 10:08

tits sending lots of easy breathing thoughts your way.

Passmethecrisps · 15/12/2012 10:09

Nice one glenda! Good job.

ChunkyTurkeywiththetrimmings · 15/12/2012 10:21

Impressive going glenda!!

mummytobe1990 · 15/12/2012 10:31

any tips on winding? i allways struggle getting her to burp and last nite she was so grouchy as a result Sad

ValiumQueen · 15/12/2012 10:46

Dreadful night. Fed constantly and was so distressed with it. Please God let this pass soon. Back in bed with boy as continuing to feed constanty. I was in danger of throttling one or both DDs. He was choking on mucous this morning and brought up an egg sized glob. The snot sucker is working overtime too.

glendathegoodwitch · 15/12/2012 11:21

m2b if you've tried the sitting up and over the shoulder with gentle pats and upward strokes try either rocking baby in your arms so they go from lying down to sitting up - this can coax wind up or lie baby on their front across your knees and pat or have baby lying face down along the length of your arm with their face up by your elbow and rock (iyswim??) usually it's just a case of time usually and gentle movement!!!

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StuntNun · 15/12/2012 11:46

DH, DS1 and DS2 are out getting the Christmas tree wheeeeee! I hope it doesn't die this year, last year's was a brown dried up twig by 12th night. I plan to sit on the sofa with J and issue my commands while everyone else does the hard work then fix the lopsided placement of ornaments when nobody's looking. Hopefully we'll be able to keep the cat from chewing the presents this time. Last year she developed a taste for wrapping paper the barmy thing.

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MadamGazelleIsMyMum · 15/12/2012 13:00

Well done glenda. Am big too with massive waps so also dislike doing in public.

tits sending easy breathing thoughts your way.

Bf'ing is going ok today. One feed at a time. Sleep is still awful, and today is a day when DH works, so am mainly ignoring DS between feeds while I deal with DD.

We're not having a tree this year. Bah humbug I know, but we'll be visiting family for Xmas, have no room in the lounge due to over large sofa and Moses basket, and DD will be a nightmare anyway, so giving it a miss.

Both DC are napping, am going to take advantage and close my eyes. Weather here is appalling, so this arvo we will watch tv and bake some cakes. Chocolate sponge with buttercream icing, in case anyone is interested. DD helps by waving a wooden spoon around and shouting "mix, mix" at regular intervals.

daisychain76 · 15/12/2012 13:11

Mmmm, chocolate cake! I hate being on a diet Sad

More easy breathing. thoughts here tits. Good going Glenda.

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StuntNun · 15/12/2012 13:32

DH has been out for five hours now.. I thought I might get a break at the weekend at least. He managed to look after J for twenty minutes yesterday by which point he was shouting at him to 'fucking stop screaming'. Seriously after 20 minutes. Ffs he was crying for two and a half hours in the morning and I managed not to swear or shout at him.

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glendathegoodwitch · 15/12/2012 14:32

Yummmmm chocolate cake!!!

After Xmas I need to go on a diet - I really won't be able to cope as a midwife if I stay the size I am so time for something drastic!!!

Was looking at diet chef and Jenny Craig diets last night but for the cost of them I might as well just get tesco's diet ready meals, granola for brekkie and knock up a salad for lunch!!!

I'm soo tired today so we've all gone back to bed to sleep between feeds - poor dd1 she just gets on with it and amuses herself!!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 15/12/2012 15:04

Ohhh we ad the profiteroles.

I love my children I am so very lucky to have 4 children with chocolate/milk on their faces!

MissMummy1 · 15/12/2012 15:30

Picture our house right now: dd and I both up, bathed/showered, dressed and done 3 loads of washing - DESPITE seeing every hour of the clock last night. Idiot man is still stuck to the sofa, unwashed and in his pjs, pissing about on the laptop and moaning he's tired when he slept for at least 8 hours last night. We're also stuck in waiting for his idiot mate to turn up because neither of them thought to arrange a time.

I could quite happily injure the selfish twunt right now Angry but that would mean he is off work and under my feet even longer

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StuntNun · 15/12/2012 15:40

MM the OHs definitely aren't covering themselves in glory are they.

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Titsalinabumsquash · 15/12/2012 16:14

My son is such a class act...

He's in a deep sleep, the nurse creeps over to say that if he can manage one more good breastfeed they can take the NG tube out, DS hears the word boob and opens one eye, looks around, sees no sign of boob so resumes sleeping, rolls over and let's out a giant fart and smiles! Grin

Oxygen is down to 0.08 ltr it was put up to 1.00 last night so we're heading in the right direction.

sweetpea1112 · 15/12/2012 16:27

MM I am with you there on the sleep deprivation and useless OH. I am beyond tired now - barely functioning. I find it very hard to nap during the day but just as I was about yo drift off on the sofa yesterday, he decided he was going to have a nap - so I had to watch Oscar! Angry This is despite him having 7hours unbroken sleep every night for the past week & me getting 2 hours (and not all at once) max every night. Like you MM I cant wait until he goes back to work.

Have decided I want to get a sling - dont particularly like going out with the pushchair & think Oscar would like it. Have been thinking about the Moby wrap - any advice/experiences from any sling users?

daisychain76 · 15/12/2012 17:01

sweetpea l have a moby wrap, given by a friens. It is good when they are tiny and feels very secure, but it is just so blinking long! Nice for in the house but can?t put it on outside without ends getting all over the floor. l also have a ring sling which is short and very easy to use, but can get sore if on more than an hour. Also have a wilkinet which is good for quick trips but not so supported and ?snuggly?. I haven?t got a mei tai yet but they sound good too. If you have a sling library or sling meet locally, l found mine really helpful.

horseylady · 15/12/2012 17:10

Sweatpea I have the Kari me, it's ok, I think he's getting a bit big to wear him next to me. It's also hurting my back a bit but I did wear it for a long time wed!!

The bjorn looks fab!! I'd like one but we've got an all singing hiking one for when he's older so sadly can't justify the cost :( plus we've been given another carrier. We've not got it yet so don't know what it's like.

Sorry to those of you with partner issues. Mine isn't being the best, but he's no different to normal lol so can't expect anything else!! Might suggest he does the night feed tonight.....
Vq hope the mammoth feeding settles.
Glenda well done for getting out. My friend went from size 24 to size12/14 by healthy eating and most importantly exercise. Lifestyle change is needed, not diet. They set you up to fail. Don't start1/1 start now. Good luck!!

kirrinIsland · 15/12/2012 17:21

I've got a mei tai - its great.

Belgrano · 15/12/2012 18:33

Hi everyone I've been absent a while-sorry. It looks dramatic here, so sorry to all with unhelpful OH's and especially those with poorly babies or poorly selves.

I've got bloody mastitis which is killing. Have red patch on boob which is spreading and fever of 38.5. Have antibiotix but have to wait for them to work. I'm not surprised actually as I constantly feel full and engorged-think I make loads more milk than DD needs as a result of her frantic once a day cluster feeding in evenings. Not sure what I can do to help the situation.

Xmas denial here-I am literally telling myself its not happening and have bought no presents or cards or anything.

My OH is lovely but never bloody here. He's working v hard so I have the three DC to yell at all on my own...

Sorry for long post

Belgrano · 15/12/2012 18:37

Oops meant to add-I have Kari-me sling which was fab for my summer born DS bit I find it a hassle with all the layers of winter clobber on me and her (its a long piece of material type one). My Bjorn is getting much more action for this winter babe. It's just simpler.