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JuniDD · 04/03/2015 19:39

A lovely thread for all the JS Grad Grads to chat feeding, sleep and post-birth STUFF.

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Just Shagging Grads 23

Roll call please ladies and perhaps add the number of slings and buggies you have acquired at the time of posting... Wink

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ZylaB · 10/03/2015 09:09

Hey, I'm back, sorry for going AWOL.

Firstly, lauren huge congrats, seen the pics on the other thread, he's gorgeous! Hope you get hi moved soon and get lots more cuddles.

min sorry to hear you had to go in with her, hope the new formula works soon.

ness I'm so sorry for your loss x

wil hope microwil gets used to her new thing soon (trying to be cryptic here) and settles better

juni and popz I get the same in groups, am trying to meet with just one of my NCT group this week, as I missed the pre baby meet ups because of being in hospital, but there's a whole group one planned for a few weeks time and I'm incredible nervous about it!

And all of you thanks so much for being supportive and suggesting things to try. DH asked me to step away from the Internet for a few days as I was driving myself mental looking things up on google that might be wrong with H, so that's why I haven't been on, I put my iPad away for a little bit. h was terrible on Friday night and was wanting to go othe boob so much, followed by screaming that I convinced myself my milk wasn't enough. We offered her a bit of formula and she wolfed it down, cue breakdown from me and cries of "see she's still hungry, I've been starving her!" We went to a midwife clinic on the sat to ask about the green poos (can be perfectly normal apparently) and the formula (was told babies will often take whatever's offered by bottle as it's easy, even if they're not hungry) and generally reassured. DH then took us out for the afternoon for a bit of fresh air and a cup of tea - we had a big chat at home and he's worried I'm heading a bit towards one with my stressing and worrying, and I do see his point, so am trying to chill out about things. We're off to be weighed this morning, so let's see how she's doing!

ZylaB · 10/03/2015 09:10

*one was meant to say pnd

FurryScoob · 10/03/2015 09:15

Hello lauren & congratulations, hope your little boys not in too long.

min hope there gonna keep you with the prescriptions this time so you don't run out

Had a 3am wake up call from my grandmas emergency button last night, luckily it was a false alarm but DD decided as we were up she'd have a crafty early morning bottle. Curled up & went back to sleep with a smile on her face 1/2 an hour later!

FurryScoob · 10/03/2015 09:17

Doh bugger, should say keep up with prescriptions! I've got a plaster on my thumb & using a phone is nearly impossible.

cookielove · 10/03/2015 10:26

zyla sometimes it is good to have a break from the internet, hope you start feeling better soon.

will on a good night he wakes once or twice on a bad six or seven :( and he rarely settles for anything but milk!

He had a good ish night last night!

RPopz · 10/03/2015 11:10

Welcome Lauren - congratulations again!

Oh I see Wil. How long is it for?

Good to have you back Zy, we're always here if you need us!

ZylaB · 10/03/2015 11:21

Well she's up to 6lb3 not quite birth weight but a good jump. Remind me of thus if I start saying I'm not feeding her properly! Having a cuppa in Costa then going home to see if I can have a nap, only managed a couple of hours last night.

FurryScoob · 10/03/2015 13:23

Bloody app didn't update properly last time & I missed your post zyla glad your back & hope your having a good nap right now.

DD has mastered the art of rolling over & thinks mid pooey nappy change is the best time to do it. Confused

ZylaB · 10/03/2015 15:21

No nap, someone is being fussy! Co-sleeping is starting to look more and more appealing but I'm really scared I'd roll onto her.

Lol furry H likes to save her pee up until she has no nappy on and then do it all over her clothes and the mat, I suspect they think they're funny! :)

RPopz · 10/03/2015 15:58

I found cosleeping a lifesaver during those early cluster feeding weeks... I never got any sleep at all until i did that. You won't roll on her!! Kick DH out of bed though Wink

RPopz · 10/03/2015 16:00

Though actually I think there are increased risks with cosleeping with prem/ low birth weight babies. I'm sure it's negligible - cosleeping isn't the work of the devil like the hvs would have you believe. Just read up on the guidelines and make your own decision Smile

ZylaB · 10/03/2015 17:40

She's not that low birthweight though, she was 6lb6 and is nearly back to that and is now officially term :). I have a bedside cot thing but H seems to think it's too far from me. I'm tempted to try it and then start to move her slowly further away from me and into the cot over the next few weeks/months. I need something to make a difference and get her to not scream when she isn't being fed or held! :)

RPopz · 10/03/2015 17:57

Lol, bless her Smile DS wouldn't sleep in his bed nest at all to begin with either. She'll get there Smile

Minion · 10/03/2015 18:52

I've given up on the co-sleeper with R now she's in her room. I'll have to sell it, re-coup some pennies.

laurenamium · 10/03/2015 19:25

Hi viroids, thanks for the welcome Smile

The awful baby blues/ hormone day or two are kicking in. DP has just gone home and we aren't really talking. He's given my bags of chocolates that other people have brought me as gifts that I was planning on nibbling when I have to express in the middle of the night...to the hospital staff in my ward while I was seeing Isaac in NICU! Came back today and they were all thanking him for the chocolates on their way out Shock stoney silence followed and he's gone for the night Hmm

willywallace · 10/03/2015 19:57

Is the cot attached to the bed? Will she not be fooled by you sleeping right up against it and sticking your hand in? Glad you're ok Zyla, was worried about you.

12 weeks Popz.

I'm knackered - just for a change.

willywallace · 10/03/2015 19:59

Not having number 2 Min? Wink

Lauren that's shocking! Sounds like something MrWil would do. Hope you feel better tomorrow and you get some sleep.

RPopz · 10/03/2015 20:11

He did what Lauren??! Shock Angry Could he not have gone out and bought them some? Honestly! How's little Isaac doing? How long will you both have to stay in for?

No bath for 12 weeks Wil?? Shock Mind you I suppose its not like they get really mucky.

Is it a snuzpod min? I hear they sell really well 2nd hand on eBay.

DS is having a full on argument with my boob. He's bobbing away like a deranged woodpecker. Stops to smile at me every so often though so that's nice!

RPopz · 10/03/2015 20:12

Haha, I was going to ask about number 2 but I was too scared haha Grin

JuniDD · 10/03/2015 20:14

Aw, lauren what a knob. I hope he gets you a double helping & brings that in tomorrow.

Just had a revealing conversation with MrJ where he said he feels very upset about the lack of JSing and we've done it twice in 12 months and it's really upsetting him. Apparently pregnancy and having a baby don't make a difference to these bald statistics. He's been acting depressed and low lately and apparently it's the lack of sex. This seems...unnecessary to me! Maybe I'll start acting low and depressed because my partner is pissing me off!

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FurryScoob · 10/03/2015 20:51

Shock lauren LTB no relationship can recover from chocolate being given away, DP would be under the patio if he ever tried that 1!

We've had similar conversations juni I've not been brave enough to try anything since having DD & I'm too knackered & battered to miss it. DTD will not happen until DP starts getting up in the night & I get to stay in bed past 7am!
Sex is a serious waste of valuable sleep time. Smile

ZylaB · 10/03/2015 21:01

wil it is attached to the bed but me putting my hand in doesn't work! I'm sure it'll settle and she'll improve as she gets bigger, just desperate for some sleep!

laurenamium · 10/03/2015 21:08

Oh zyla that sounds horrible! Does she only sleep on you then?

Thanks for the shared outrage, ill show DP tomorrow. He honestly thinks he's done nothing wrong. I've sent a very long text explaining in great lengths how Bad it is Grin

cookielove · 10/03/2015 21:24

Lauren Isaac is so cute congratulations :)

Went tonokay Badminton tonight u feel so tired!

Minion · 10/03/2015 21:29

I always wanted a big family a la the Vontrapps but I think I lucked out on this one, she's a fab sleeper, can't be lucky twice.
Though I'll never say never.

Well I'm not sure this formula is working. She's still only taking 90mls. Even after waiting 4.5 hrs.
I'm hoping the 12 weeks growth spurt will egg her on and I'll get a giant baby!
Btw popz, how's wonder week treating you? Number 3 here.. Christ almighty. Whinge city... This one's only short thankfully.
It's the next one which is the killer... Arghhh