September 2014 Babies leave the newborn stage behind. Thread 2

[SeptemberBabies]

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.

Oh Ella just what you need before xmas. fingers crossed xx

Fx ella she just has cute tubby thighs!

red I am so pleased for you and a little jealous

I am not going to do cc I think he is just to young and I love our cuddles. But I am going to try and get him to bed earlier three nights ago he slept 6.45-9.00, 9.30-6.00, 6.30 -8.30 then two nights ago he went down at 12-3.00 then 3.30-8.00. And last night he did 5.00-7.30, 8.00-7.00, 7,00-9.00. He sleeps much better if he goes down earlier.

Finally got his length measured along with his weight he is 15 lb 2 oz (25th percentile but 75th adjusted) and approx 61cms (25th percentile 50th adjusted)

red that's great news that bf is working better for you now. Intersting to see that it can be resolved between 12-16 weeks. Well done on perseverance, I know I wouldn't have done what you have.

ella I've never heard of that before, I hope it turns out to be just gorgeous chunky little legs.

Ladies a friend of mine is about to give birth and it got me thinking about what to say to her, I.e. What would I have done differently. I think with the next one I must be insane I will stay in bed for the first few days, visitors or no visitors, with my baby. I got up with DS and spent a lot of time sweetly smiling while people held him. Why was I not in bed trying to sleep and generally resting?! I think staying in bed would have helped me to 'sleep when the baby sleeps' which I found impossible and generally would have helped me to recover quicker. I guess I only know this because I've now done it once, benefit of hindsight and all that. Soooo what would you do differently, either in that post natal bit, or your labour or your pregnancy? Assuming you can control what you do differently, which I appreciate is often not the case, particularly with labour!

things I would have done differently.

slept when he slept
asked for help
got dh to cook supper sometimes

Holls things I have learnt between DC1 and DC2:

Staying in bed definitely - didn't with DD, did with DS and it made ALL the difference.

Don't faff around with too many outfits, babygros are the way forward - gave myself a lot of work with DD for no good reason, they're only small for such a short time.

Don't feel guilty about making decisions that keep you sane - no one cares, DD is only 3 and the things I thought would tip the world on it's axis didn't!

Red - amazing work :-)

I would take him out less often; sometimes he was clearly distressed and I was trying to fit him in all my plans ; I didn't think it is an age thing and it will pass and he will start loving going out and about and other activities quite soon, so I could just relax and let both of us rest a bit; for example no need to start swimming at 8th week, waiting a bit will make every body's life so much easier, etc

Thing that I've done and would do again is to ask ds's grandmas to come around in turn and help for the first few weeks... How could I cope otherwise? No idea!

Ella, my DD has hip dysplasia. Hopefully your LO just has lovely chubby thighs, but if it does turn out to be hip dysplasia, please feel free to ask any questions. They will do an ultrasound scan of their hips to check on the angle at first. Fingers crossed for you. X

Aawwww Ella - baby staring at you like you are the only one in the world will really pass ??? :( :( :(

Marvellous. ds went 7-2, great thought I, he will probs go till 7am. oh no. ww are now in day 3 of no poo so I I had the pre-dawn chorus of strains. have boiled some water and he has had a bottle of milk and now vaguely feels like he may b going to sleep on me. wish me luck. today I would like another hours sleep and ds to produce a poo. the life I lead.

No first time Mum every really listens to advice and it is really hard to sit by witnessing new mums with newborns struggling in one way or another, but not be able to help. It's their baby and they have to learn for themselves, there really is no other way to learn aside from the hard way.

I sometimes imagine how hard it is for our parents and in-Laws, or when I am a grandparent. They really have done it all before but we dismiss their advise so easily.

I'm on my DC4 so have done most of my learning. The keys things that I learnt was the stuff that is often said but really not heard by first time pregnant or new Mums:

• Nothing else matters aside from milk and sleep for baby in the first 3 months. So focus on these and nothing else.
• Food and sleep remain the main focus for the first 12 months, don't overdo entertainment/stimulation, 2 hours maximum.
• Make life as easy as possible for yourself

"baby staring at you like you are the only one in the world will really pass ???"

Tries to imagine my DD (aged 10) or DS (aged 9) doing this
Most of the time I am just an embarrassment/annoyance to them.

Jessica has recently started stopping half-way through a feed to stare at me with a big beaming smile and lots of cooing noises. It's the cutest thing ever although a nightmare when I'm trying to breastfeed discretely or am in a rush.

kit kat barney does that too. I love it.

think teething has started here - lots of fist munching, red cheek etc. had mega tears earlier so anbesol and calpol have been administered. he also had a kuch smaller bedtime feed than he normally would..luckily he had had a bigger one at 5. poor little mite.

I also love the smiling while feeding, usually I can only see his eyes but can tell he's smiling. It's usually after he's been a pest and not feeding and it just melts any frustration.

Pretty sure he's teething too, drooling is crazy and everything is getting shoved in his mouth. He was screaming inconsolably earlier and noticed his gum was bleeding slightly . I had used teething gel before but then read bad things about them so not sure what to do now. I thought about giving him calpol but he's fallen asleep so will leave him be. Didn't think I'd have to worry about this at 15 weeks!

Eli is a real drooler and loves blowing bubbles, his hands are in his mouth alot. Haven't had to give him anything yet though!

Another dribbler here. Can't keep his top's dry. Or his sleeves or his hands or anything we hand him lol.
But as others have said the smiles and loving looks make it all worthwhile

Does anyone else's LO have a dip between chest and tummy when they breathe sometimes? B otherwise fit and well so not worried about it but still...

No, not noticed that holls, but it could just be that I'm not very observant!

Jessica also drooling more and more and getting quite irritable the past few evenings. Can't work out if it's teething pain, overtiredness or she's still a bit under the weather after her jabs last week.

Just logging in to say I hope all you ladies have a great Christmas and thanks to all of you for your support the past year, especially when I was struggling a few weeks ago. I really appreciate it and hope you have a great Christmas with your families. xxx

There's usually a dip under the ribcage Holls, is that what you mean? It's where the diaphragm is.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone

Anyone have any annual traditions?

We did the annual drive round to look at bonkers illuminations houses last night. There are four such houses locally, they draw a crowd and collect for charity. The kids love it and this trip officially starts the beginning of Christmas in out house.

Today they will be going to my Mums to make mince pies and egg nog for Santa. Another annual tradition that gives me 2 hours to get the presents down from the loft and into the garage ready for tonight.

After tea this evening we open the Christmas Eve box - which Santa's elves deliver early. New Onsies PJs each, New DVD to watch, popcorn, posh hot chocolate, tin of squirty cream (eww, but the children love it) and marshmallows to sprinkle on top.

Then we all settle down, watch the DVD in our new PJs, eat popcorn and drink hot chocolate.

Then photos by the fireplace with the offerings for Santa (I have this photo saved from every year of my children's lives) and off to bed.

yeah that's the one Fate....health visitor rang me this am about somethibg else and I asked her. duh.

b did 8-1.30, 2-7.10 last night. amazing. he had another crying fit this am with fists in mouth so anbesol on again. it obvs tastes grim judging by his face.

have a lovely, lovely christmas all of you. Thank you for always being there. you are a cracking bunch xx