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September 2014 Babies leave the newborn stage behind. Thread 2

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SeptemberBabies · 04/11/2014 12:38

New thread because our initial thread is about to max out.

For babies born around September 2014 - or just before for early arrivals and just after for late arrivals.

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cookielove · 28/11/2014 20:26

Eli is in a vest, sleep suit and 2.5 tog bag! He is a warm baby but is sleeping well with this combo it could be because he is not well or that it's getting colder. It's 19 in our room.

I really wish he would start rolling so I feel better about putting him down on his tummy.

holls2000 · 28/11/2014 21:57

evening ladies. have been thinking just want to say thanks for everything. you are all stars and its like having a bunch of friends you can call at any time.
just thought I'd say that. hormonal moment Grin

Nazly · 28/11/2014 22:30

Holls xx

Fate, that's interesting, how do I know how my ds like it? I guess just trial and error? I thought liking it hot or cold is more to do with upbringing and not the nature of the chid...

Cookie - I feel exactly the same... Actually Thinking that every night but ds does not show any interest in rolling... He is very interested in sitting and even in standing with our help but no indication of rolling anytime soon...

Nazly · 28/11/2014 22:47

Lilone ignore the nasty looks... Some people are like that, my ds could be very fussy and grumpy some times and the way he cries everybody knows he is unhappy within 100 miles... I had weird looks but I just ignore them, I also had compassionate looks... Then when ds is happier I get many people wanting to chat... I think it may have to do with people experiences and whether they had babies or whether they had a demanding grumpy ones or not... Or perhaps whether they are nice or nasty people...You can't stay at home for that reason... These are little babies, it is only natural for them to cry, this is the way they communicate...

Next time give her a similar look back x :) or just totally ignore them as if they don't exist

RedToothBrush · 28/11/2014 23:26

DS has started threatening to roll today as it goes. He has worked out waving his legs about madly means he can move himself. So far hes managed to turn a full 90 degrees flat on his back (I suspect this was to get a better view of the tv, sigh) and has managed to roll onto his side but not got any further yet.

I think me and DH are going to fall out over the weekend as he keeps leaving DS on the edge of the sofa/bed which is starting to look like a really bad idea. I don't think he's grasped the fact that DS will be doing suicide rolls soon.

I'm don't know how long it will take DS to work out the rolling, but I suspect not too long now. I was beginning to think it was a while off, but I'm not so sure given his antics today. I think once he's off, that'll be it, and I'll really have my hands full so I'm enjoying the peace and quiet whilst I can!

TeamEponine · 29/11/2014 04:29

Ok, any idea what might be causing and how to help with explosive and painful farts? DD is usually very windy (has lactose intolerance and reflux), which can wake her but it doesn't usually upset her. Since midnight she been in with me as she's been really farty and each one makes her scream out in pain. Can't bath her or do bicycle legs due to her harness, and tummy massage is also very limited for the same reason. Sad

Think once the harness is off she will be rolling quite soon. She's really trying to pull her top leg over, but because if the way her legs stuck out and it the side, the bottom leg prevents her being able to roll (if you see what I mean).

Really can't wait for this bloody thing to come off. Feeding and changing will be so much easier, plus I can't wait to give her a bath and proper cuddles. Find out Monday if it can come off next week or if it has to stay on longer.

On the plus side, I've only been puked over once tonight!!! Grin

KitKat1985 · 29/11/2014 08:07

Team is it worth trying infacol prior to every feed to see if that helps with the wind? x

holls2000 · 29/11/2014 08:13

Team I second infacol.

Hoping for good news about the harness :-)

TeamEponine · 29/11/2014 10:02

She already has infacol and colief with every feed, along with ranitidine three times a day. There is still something not right with her digestive system. Waiting for a hospital appointment to come through.

holls2000 · 29/11/2014 11:23

b is nowhere near rolling. Smile

RedToothBrush · 29/11/2014 11:39

As far as I'm concerned holls, that's a good thing. I'm dreading it. DS had been showing no interest and suddenly did that yesterday out of the blue.

Acorncat · 29/11/2014 12:38

team did the GP recommend using infacol as well as ranitidine? I only ask as I'd thought about using both instead of just ranitidine but then read that Infacol can make reflux worse? I hadn't got round to asking my gp about it. I've had to wait 10 weeks for his referral, its later this month.

Worst sleep ever last night. He was just so uncomfy and I can't even tell if it's his silent reflux or just gas Sad

holls2000 · 29/11/2014 14:01

anyone else got a baby who has v dry cheeks due to weather? junior e45 vaguely working but not quite as good as I would like. anyone got any recommendations?

cookielove · 29/11/2014 16:26

holls vaseline will help protect it while it heals from the inside. Make sure he wears a hat and use the rain cover to protect his face from the wind.

acorn sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it :(

Eli slept 11.30-6 am which is the longest time he has ever slept at night!

team fx the hospital resolve your lo digestive problems!

FATEdestiny · 29/11/2014 16:57

When DD was born with very dry skin (overcooked, because she was overdue) the midwives recommended I use plain olive oil on the dry skin.

TeamEponine · 29/11/2014 16:59

Oh, that's really interesting about not using infacol and ranitidine together. I'll ask the GP about that tmrw. Thanks!

holls2000 · 29/11/2014 18:02

cookie sadly vaseline made it worse Sad

holls2000 · 29/11/2014 18:02

tried it the other day. he glowed!!

Nazly · 29/11/2014 19:18

Girls night out tonight, feels very weird to wear non accessible bra and dress and look in the mirror for more than a few seconds! Feels weird to be on the train which I used to get frequently for work or going out!!!
Feels weird not to have a baby with me

Ds is used to being breast fed o sleep, Not even once he slept any other way and he is very dependant on me for settling down... leaving him with dh and I wonder how they are going to get on... To be honest I am worried

misog2000 · 29/11/2014 20:44

Holls I use bepanthen for any sore skin wherever it is, I find it clears things up really quickly. Been using it on my own sore hands too.

I've been feeling horribly run down the last couple of weeks, sore muscles and joints, no appetite, stupidly tired (even taking into account having a newborn) so I'm gonna take myself to the Drs next week and see if they will do some blood tests to check its not more than a virus, has anyone had anything similar? I felt great for the first few weeks after she was born so this is getting me down a bit.

bananapickle84 · 29/11/2014 21:23

I second the bepanthem recommendation, magic stuff!!

Misog definitely go to the Drs, I had something similar with my first and it turned out I was anaemic. Might not be that but worth getting it checked as its best caught sooner rather than later.

DS keeps giving me a good night then a bad night and so on. It's making me more tired, I want a run of good nights to recharge. We have all had colds and I'm still trying to recover over a week later. Babies really do take it out of us!

TeamEponine · 29/11/2014 21:40

Holls, how about sudocream or the lansinoh nipple stuff if you have either of those hanging around?

Nazly - hope you manage to relax and have a nice night out.

Misog - also think the drs sounds like a good idea.

My rock and roll Saturday night has comprised falling asleep on the couch feeding DD and waking up three hours later with her fast asleep on me boob still out and in her mouth! Guess I was tired Shock

holls2000 · 30/11/2014 04:51

Nazly how was your night?
Thanks for the suggestions ladies, I think he might be sensitive to chlorine on his little cheeks so will try bepanthan as a barrier on weds.

Misog I feel like thAt too. My knees are agony but I think that's from standing up from low bed with a stones worth if baby after feeds! I keep forgetting to eat and when I do it doesn't really get eaten.

Having issues with DH who is in a strop cos he couldn't stop the baby crying yesterday, this after he watched football on tv all morning and then went to football 12.45-7.15. I tried to explain how important weekends are but he ignored me. Didn't give b a cuddle when he was crying - because he will just keep crying. Honestly it is like having 2 babies. I felt grim yesterday, told him and he said and did nothing. Sometimes I think we should just leave I feel like I am doing this all on my own anyway. Then I know that's the hormones. :-(

TeamEponine · 30/11/2014 05:06

Oh Holls, not sure what to advise really about your DH, but it must be awful feeling like you have to do all this on your own. Did he have much experience with babies before you had your little one? Might it be a lack of confidence? I've had to, almost literally, give my DH lessons in how to take care of the baby as he was just freaking out as soon as she made a noise that sounded like a possible cry and would hand her straight back to me. Is he at least helpful with other household chores, getting you food, etc?

You really do need to make sure you eat plenty. Could you buy some high calorie but nutritious cereal bars and leave them by where you normally feed, and other frequent stopping places?

chickenstew74 · 30/11/2014 05:40

Place marking. My dd2 is 13 weeks tomorrow. I've been mourning the passing of her newborn-ness for a couple of weeks now. We waited a long time for her. I didn't enjoy the newborn stage as much the first time.
On the plus side she's becoming much more interactive and interesting.