June 2013 (3) - teething & not sleeping!

[rrreow]

I broke the old thread! Step this way, step this way.

I have accidentally forgotten to weigh myself and remain oblivious. I do think I lost weight pretty quickly but then plateaued. I admit I'm not currently doing any exercise other than running after the toddler, which I guess amounts to a fair amoutn of walking. I've decided I might aim for a half marathon in March to motivate me into doing something. WE'll see...

We had a fireworks party in our street tonight. Bundled Lil in her pj's, sleeping bag and a couple of blankets and wheeled her out in the pram. She fell asleep when the fireworks went off! Maybe our girl should join the army when she's older cos she clearly has no issue with loud bangs.

Re. Weight loss I'm way down on what I was pre-DD but then I had plenty to lose and have been on weight watchers. Weight loss has its downsides though. I Went and bought a strapless bra today for a wedding at the weekend - I've lost my boobs! I've always prided myself on my great set of knockers but it seems the little munchkin and dieting has sucked them dry!

Crap weight loss here too! Non existent more like
I'm going to the gym 3/4 times a week and still nothing today I've had porridge for breakfast salad for lunch and a meat and potato pie for dinner (family tradition on bonfire night)

In other news Theiah love love loved the fireworks! She went out in her snowsuit and watched them for over 45 mins mesmerised!

I lost quite a lot initially but had pretty much no appetite until she was about ten weeks old. At that point I regained my appetite and now a day does not go by without cake. And then some! It's quite disgusting. So my weight loss has very much halted at 4/5 kg more than I was pre pregnancy. I'm thinking that post Christmas I will start trying to shift that. Am making major mental note to NOT gain three stone next time round. The changing weather means not so easy to walk miles every day and keep her warm.

In other news went to a weaning session at the health visitor clinic. Disagreed with her of course. She said I should stop feeding polly in the night, just try and settle her as she doesn't need the nutrition now. Whilst that may be true she gulps it down at 4am. No way I could settle her without! And if I did then she would no doubt be up at six which I don't want! You guys are all still night feeding right?

Not weaning but yy to night feeds x 3 last night which is excellent for us.

Still doing night feeds here. Seems like an odd thing for your hv to suggest at this stage? I figure that since ds wakes at different points in the night, he's actually hungry. And given the amount of guzzling going on, it's not just comfort snuggles. I've stopped doing a dreamfeed though so to be more baby-led (and because they'd stopped being very dreamy!)

Re weight loss, I'm back at pre-pregnancy weight now but probably only because I've gone dairy free (and therefore cheese and most cakes aren't allowed).

Rubbish weight loss here too, not helped by the fact I know I need to eat better, which stresses me and then I reach for the nearest crap item and eat it. I did really well at first, pre-pregnancy clothes fitted nicely. I don't think anything fits nicely now. And apparently I'm not allowed to be in pjs all day. Must try harder.

Still at least 3 night feeds here, sometimes more. And pretty much every two hours still during they day. But she has short feeds, always has. She can go longer, and does at times. But I figure if she's happy, gaining weight nicely than I too am happy with it. Saves too many food related meltdowns... Now just to work on the over tired ones!

Has anybody else's baby taken to not eating much due to teething being painful? Amy has dropped quite a bit of fluid. She's hungry, but as soon as the bottle touches her gums she decides it's too painful to eat.

We give her Calpol twice a day. The ibuprofen lead to instant vomit, so that's a no go.

What do I do? The poor thing is in real pain.

Now she's got a touch of diarrhoea. :-/

We seem to be going 11-9 without eating but I'm not sure if that's because she's ready to do it or if it's because it hurts too much to eat.

I'm confused and concerned. Although she seems well enough in herself.

Help!!

No night feeds here; DD sleeps from just before 9pm till around 6am (which suits us as this is the time we've always got up). She's still ebf.

I've no idea how much weight I've lost as i didn't weigh myself before, during or after pregnancy but I'm not quite back to pre-pregnancy size yet (I can fit into my old trousers but they're not very comfortable!). I have never felt hunger like I did during the first few weeks of bf, but that disappeared and I'm eating normally now. I'm trying to exercise most days (I'm back to my Jillian Michaels DVDs as well as walks) but I find that exercise doesn't make me lose weight, it just tones me up - for me, diet is key. I'm not cutting back on food until I've stopped bf though.

Aww poor Amy. I've no advice but I hope you find a solution.

sarah, sarah, sarah, did not all the 2nd timers tell you to not listen to a word that a health visitor says? Just get your baby weighed and nod and smile at any crap out of their mouths, it's pretty much all just their opinion. If you check, they rarely have any sort of research other than "my experience" to back up their ideas. (If you are v lucky, you'll find one who's got a bit of knowledge, but they seem few and far between).

Anyway, DD is feeding at 10pm (ish) after going to bed at 7ish, then she had been getting until 6:30ish before wanting a feed (don't worry, she's not sleeping solidly, you don't need to all hate me, she wakes about 2:30am - sometimes she just wants her dummy, sometimes she'll only sleep if I bring her in our bed and just cuddle her, but she never wants milk, just the cuddles), however the last 2 nights it's been closer to 5am she's been waking for milk, so I was thinking of trying the hungry baby milk at 10pm this week and see if that helps. We have to start our days around 6:30am anyway, as DH is up at 6 and DS at 6:30, so trying to feed in the night then having a lie in doesn't work.

If your DD is taking the milk, then she's hungry. It's that simple, if she really didn't want it, she wouldn't have it. Are you feeding in the evening still (as in, around 10pm/11pm ish)? If not, could you wake her for a feed before you go to bed and see if she gets through longer that way, but don't deny her milk - if she was 18months and still wanting milk in the night, the HV would have a point, but at not quite 5 months that's just some great big hairy bollocks she's talking.

MrsBri, how's her weight gain? If she's still gaining weight, it should be ok. Are the teeth visible under the gums? I remember with DS, the day or two before they cut it was hell, then suddenly the world was a better place. If she's not gaining or losing weight, you could go to the GP/nurse and see if they could recommend anything. I found putting strips of cut up facecloths in water then in the freezer, then giving it to DS to chew helped, it was nice and cold so effectively numbed his gums before feeds.

Mrsbri - oh dear Can you give her some teething gel 1/2 hr or so before feeds? I think they have a numbing effect?

Otherwise can only suggest calling your HV (if they're any good) or GP...

Hope things improve soon

FFS, now she's thrown up Calpol.

Off to the GP it is. :-/

Thank you all.

We're trying everything we can think of, including gel beforehand and chewing on a flannel.

We've been able to see and feel her teeth for ages. They're taking forever to come through.

The few data before yesterday she ate LOADS and now she's eating less than a 'normal' day. Her weight is fine. I'm just concerned about the throwing up and she's been struggling to poo a bit too.

Oh well. Hopefully the GP will advise.

Hello again. I haven't had much time to spend online with a baby that mostly only sleeps in the sling in the day and wakes up when I sit down. He's determined to remain the centre of attention when I feed him and tends to unlatch if I look at the computer too much, as well. He's 6 months this week and we started solids last Friday, much to his delight! He's still tiny - 12lb 2oz and on the 0.4 th centile. He's been rubbish at gaining weight but has been happy enough so I haven't been too quick to wean despite various professionals suggesting it at 5 months. I think it's easier the closer to 6 months you get.

Sympathy to those with teething. We're still in the land of dribble.

waves to old friends

MrsBri one mum I saw had anebsol for teething it is liquid and has an anesthetic effect. might be worth a try ? I hope she is better soon.
we had injections this morning and o need coffe and cake to recover from the trauma or gin but he is asleep on me now. hope he stays asleep as he barely slept yesterday and was a very grumpy bub by late afternoon, thankfully teething powders seem to be helping for now but as I can't see teeth yet not sure if they will help for full scale teething.

oh my goodness! Eloise just sort of crawled, except backwards, and then got a strop on because she was further away from where she wanted to go. But that's bloody early. Am praying it's a one off, I can't be doing with baby proofing just yet. She's not even sitting up yet... (anyone else got sitting?)

The GP thinks Amy has a mild virus. She had a feel for teeth, but didn't mention those so clearly didn't think they're an issue.

Said to stick with Calpol once Amy can stomach it.

Hi to Cycle! Glad you're well. :-)

And cake is always good, curly. Shame you had a traumatic morning though.

My weight loss is non existent after my first efforts. I can't deprive myself of food when I'm already sleep deprived. And the crap weather = fewer walks too. Not a good combination.

You have a child on the move, Dontmind? Lucky you!! :-)

That's good news then, viruses go after a few days at least!

Not sure if 'lucky' is the word I'd use, I'm really hoping it's a one off. Please let it be a one off, I can't be coping with a two mobile children.

She's currently having an epic nap...2 hrs 40 mins later she's still snoring! I'm not going to wake her though as she clearly needs it.

You'll need eyes in the back of your head, Dontmind. I'm willing Amy to stay still for a good while. :-)

Well this teething malarkey can do one. My previously 100% smiley baby has several episodes of a day reminiscent of a cranky old dude shouting at other people for having fun. I'm not a fan.

Glad you got to the gp with Amy MrsBri

So far this morning, ds has pooed through all his clothes, puked through the next set of clothes and the cord on the laundry airer snapped, bringing a load of wet washing crashing to the floor. I've taken us both out for a change of scene, clearly being at home this morning is not where we're meant to be!

Sigh. Hacked off today. The people we are buying our house off are playing silly buggers and now being all vague and uncommunicative. They won't let the surveyor in, saying that they want to put things on hold for now. And now they won't speak to the Estate Agent to tell him what's going on. So no idea quite where that leaves us. We are going to have a look around on Saturday but it's now almost impossible to get even a three bed semi for our max of 450K. And there just aren't many of them on the market either. We have booked to look at one on Saturday and there are FIFTEEN viewings scheduled for that day. It really winds me up that we have ended up in this position! The annoying thing is we knew we were getting a remarkably good deal on our original house - 4 beds for 450K in a nice quiet area opposite a lovely school. So if they come back and say they want more money I can't help but agree they would probably get that from someone else...

That's rubbish, Sarah. Do you think the agent really knows nothing, or could they be complicit in you being gazumped at some point? The cost of houses down there is painful. :-/

Mrs, sounds like a great morning! I had to keep changing clothes yesterday due to puke. So frustrating when Amy holds on to the inside of every bloody sleeve you're trying to get on her!

Amy seems a bit better today, after one puking this morning, and her appetite seems a touch better too, thankfully, as we are away in the Lakes this weekend for my birthday.

The recovery seems to coincide with spacing her feeds out a bit (by her request as we are still demand feeding). Maybe she was pigging out a bit too much!

I'm hoping her teeth come soon as the drool and finger chewing are reaching fever pitch.

And...self settling training is going ok, to an extent. I left her shouting to herself this afternoon and she went sleep in less than 5 mins, which was good. I've been ever so productive while she's sleeping in her bed too. It's amazing what you can get done when they're asleep in bed! Here's hoping it continues.