Born August 2013 - the heatwave babies!

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I have had a look and cannot see another thread is the last few pages but if there is someone please tell me and will get MNHQ to delete this one!

Hi guys, my little newborn has little red spots all over her face. I didn't know where to post for advice, so hope you don't mind me using our postnatal thread. They aren't white or pussy but wondered if these are common in tinies? xx

Hi queazy my ds has had an assortment of little spots, pimples and facial rashes over the last 10 days, HV said its normal, they've only lasted a couple of days before disappearing again. Are you still under MW care or HV? Check with them or gp if concerned though.

hi Queazy, my month old has been diagnosed with baby acne the spots clear up on their own. My Gp just said to keep an eye on them and if they start to appear rash like then to go back to see him.

Hi queasy I just typed a message but its disappeared... Short version is that it could be baby acne which will clear up on its own. As long as LO is well otherwise I wouldn't be too worried. You could ask your HV or GP for advice though of worried its more serious hope that helps.

Should also add that my DS has a face covered in red spots and pimples and he is fine

My baby's very spotty too. DS was the same though, so I know it clears up.

purple have you looked up kellymom.com about reasons for fussiness? Switching breasts less frequently can help. Or correcting problems with a fast let down.

Well after quite a stressful and distressing night again last night, we decided to switch to the bottle. I went out and bought some formula this afternoon and so began the mixed feeding. I decided to keep expressing & mix a bit of breast milk in with the formula. So far, (hope I'm not jinxing it!) it's worked like a dream! She took it really well & is very settled & content, no writhing or screaming in pain. I'm sad but also happy to see her take a feed easily & be so comfortable afterwards. Half heartbroken lol

Purpledana, I'm so glad to hear your LO is doing much better. Was the issue due to milk supply or digestive problems or something else? I'm thinking of moving to formula myself with my LO x

Thanks queazy. Our issue with breastfeeding was down to her latch I think. My hubby gave her a bottle of expressed milk at night with no issue at all.
Her latch was perfect for the first 2 weeks, then she began to fuss & pull away from the breast more & more ( due to wind I think) which only made her even more windy. The more windy she was the more she fussed & pulled away, the more she pulled away losing her latch the more wind she got - a viscious cycle!
Now she takes a bottle of formula mixed with expressed milk with no problem. She brings her wind up easily most of the time & settles nicely after a feed, only occasionally having a wriggle & scream that we can usually sort out with a good burp & cuddle! It's so much nicer for all of us. But she still only goes 2hrs between feeds sometimes! Usually 2.5 - 3hrs tho

The same is happening with my LO, though I'm wondering if she's going through a growth spurt so extra fussy. I'm thinking of giving a bottle of formula at night, so I have a rest from the constant feeding and I know she has a big meal to calm her at night. Do you mix formula and breastmilk for every feed? I've asked for advice from breastfeeding support in my area but they're all so fixed on 'breast is best' - I get that, but I want my also to be nourished xx

Yeah I express into a big bottle 3 times a day and then mix an ounce or two into each of her bottles when making them. Be careful not to fall into the formula = longer between feeds trap (like my husband), it doesn't necessarily. Although bottle feeds don't take as long as breast feeds do!
And also, sod what everyone else says! Do what u feel is best for u and your baby :-)

Well after struggling and a lot of straining for the past couple of days my little man exploded! There was a lot of poo - but now he seems so much happier and has done a couple more since. I was starting to get a bit worried and thought I might have to change his milk but so pleased hes finally had a bowel movement even though I had to change him on my knee sat on a toilet in Next!
Managed to get out of the house every day this week even just for an hour or so and went to 3 baby classes as well, got discharged from the midwife too. Although I have started to get a stinging sensation by where I tore. My episiotomy site has healed well with no pain so may take a visit to the dr's to see if everything is ok down there.
How is everyone else?

Hello, I went to see my nephew on his birthday yesterday and it reminded me why I don't want to go out and about too much with my baby being as unsettled as he is.

My family were lovely, taking it in turns to hold him but my brother's opinionated neighbour came in while my dad was holding him. After asking if he is 'good' (he's a baby, he's not bad just because he cries, he's in pain!) she declared breastfed babies don't get wind. So it's my fault he's in pain then! My dad kindly pointed out my son had these problems even when I was just breastfeeding. She also saw fit to comment on his dummy . I am happy to use one if it helps him, at home if he wants to be at the breast, even if just comforting or just lying as he does with my nipple in his mouth I am fine with that. I offer the dummy when he is upset and I am sure he's not hungry. He simply doesn't take it if he doesn't want it. But if it eases his distress I am more than happy to use it.

People like this make me so angry. This is why I feel trapped and only want to be around family until this phase passes . This is why I feel full of anxiety if somebody drags me out with him or I need to go to the GP.

Aww trenchcoat don't let them get you down. People are always so quick to judge on that which they know nothing about. Stupid woman! You know your DS better than anyone and know what he needs better than anyone. Don't let others' comments and opinions make you doubt that you are doing anything other than a fantastic job as his mummy. When this phase of being unsettled and in discomfort passes (and it WILL) and your DS is a happy, contented little chap that opinionated witch next door will not have a leg to stand on with all her silly opinions. Chin up, you are doing great.

Sorry u had a horrid time visiting family ijust, I also had a family gathering yesterday. It was lovely to see dd bring cuddled & passed around by everyone, but I felt so guilty & unsure when she cried, didn't know whether to go get her or leave her etc. It was funny tho how my 87yr old Nanna ran and plucked her out of peoples' arms when she was crying! She had the magic touch tho!
I got things completely wrong- underestimated how long we would be there & when dd would want a feed. I only took one bottle (mixed feeding) which she had an hour before I expected her to, so I ended up breastfeeding her also a few hrs later! Proves we can still manage even if I'm not as prepared as I should be!

Just a quick question, I know it may vary depending where in the country u are, but are u supposed to get a letter about your 6wk postnatal check, is it automatically done alongside baby's 6wk check, or do u have to book an appt yourself?
My Hv gave me an appt slot for dd's check whe she last visited me at home, & talked about my check-up, but I'm unsure what happens with my appt.

purple I had to book my own 6 week check, and then they booked DD in at the same time - not sure if that's the procedure everywhere though.
Hope you are all okay, and starting to get into some sort of routine now.

I had to book my own check, and they booked DS for the same time, as a double appointment. It varies from surgery to surgery though I think. Should mention that it wasn't until the HV asked me if I had booked it that I knew I needed to - I thought it might be an automatic thing but turned out not (in my case). I'd give the surgery a call. They'll soon tell you if you're not meant to book if they're anything like our surgery

My HV booked mine. But in the neighbouring village (same MW team, different hv team) you need to book your own.

Here DD doesn't get a 6 week check. Hers is at 8 weeks :)

Hmm strange... Phoned the surgery (finally got through!!) and they told me they no longer do a routine postnatal check! One ca be offered if I am concerned or would like one but it isn't necessary anymore. I find that quite shocking. Surely some problems can be found by the gp and missed by the mum.

purple that's ridiculous! Also, when do they check the baby? 6-8 week check is really important - can pick up problems with heart, vision, hips and more that may not have been evident at the first check after birth.

Baby has her 6wk check up booked for next week, also her 8wk check on 25th, it was my postnatal check I was questioning. Sorry if I wasn't clear - baby brain! Lol

Hello everyone,

Can totally relate to the anxiety thing, and this is my second DC!

DD2 had her 6 weeks check yesterday and doctor was happy with her. She was having IT issues though and r
Was running very late, which made her really stresses and didn't want to discuss DD2 reflux. Wanted me to make another appointment, which will be the 5th trip the doctors in 2 weeks what with her eye swap, reflux appointment, 6 week check and my 6 weeks check!

DD2 almost 2lbs heavier since she was born and is following the 50th centime perfectly. She had a wee growth spurt on Sunday, literally polished off every bottle, and then slept for hours until her next feed.

She is doing really well through the night, waking around midnight and then not again until 6ish.

We have had a rough few weeks with the reflux. She is now on gaviscon and ranitidine which seems to be working, but we do still get oodd feeds where she is uncomfortable. Doctor wants to start changing her formula, I really can't face yet another change.

I am slowly adapting to life as a stay at home mum. It has been the biggest shock to the system, despite doing it all before with DD1. I struggle with only using my brain to make bottles, colour in, and reason with a toddler! I do miss the old me - I feel like I don't have any chat! I'm also 2 stone heaver, which makes me feel like I don't want to go 'out' as none of my clothes fit! None of this OH can relate too, whatsoever.

I can't beleive we are now 6 weeks in though. The weeks are whizzing by.

I was a bit shocked by the 6 week check. The health visitor talked about it as if it was going to be very in depth and it wasn't at all. The GP missed most of the things she said would be looked at. A quick listen to heart, nappy off and baby picked up and turned over, that was it!

My son had his first vaccinations today . He was asleep bless him and couldn't be roused so the nurse just jabbed him - he woke up screaming and I promptly burst into tears. He has been unsettled since, don't know if I am imagining it but he is a bit whiny. I am just having to hold him, he won't settle in his sling at the moment.