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June 2015 - our adorable babies are here!

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comeagainforbigfudge · 18/06/2015 10:28

Right, I'll start us a post natal thread that we can gibber on.

We had vomit sunami X2 yesterday. One just before our dinner, which necessitated a quick bath/hair wash (which toots hated til sat her in the water then she was happy -ish). 2nd was about half 11 and all down her dad, took. But since then she slept for four hour stretches and been much more settled.

We formula feeding on demand (anywhere from 30ml to 90mls) but I don't know if we fed too much or didn't wind properly. But she is pooing for Britain so no problems that end.

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Pyjamaramadrama · 18/08/2015 12:41

How long do you think that you can survive on 4-5 hours sleep a night?

rolypolybird84 · 18/08/2015 14:46

Ha ha pyjama I have it on good authority that you can't die from sleep deprivation Grin

Thanks all for the advice on this little munchkin's terrible sleep. I'm trying to pay more attention to his day to see if there is a routine that he is in that will help with the evenings. Will let you know!

Only thing that sure fire stops crying is boobs in this house...

Pyjamaramadrama · 19/08/2015 08:18

I'm actually finding it quite hard at the minute. Ds sleeping seems to have got worse at night and he fights his sleep in the day. He can seem to be fast asleep then be screaming 2 minutes later.

I'm feeling a bit resentful as I'm not getting the time with my older ds and I miss him so much. What makes it worse is that ds1 is being so good about it all, so kind and patient.

People keep offering to take my older ds off my hands and I feel like screaming at them that I don't want less time with ds1 I want more time.

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comeagainforbigfudge · 19/08/2015 18:17

Oh pyjama that's what my dd does during the day. She does sleep at night though. But that hard cry when she's tired. Goes right through me.

My go to list is rocking/shushing/patting. If that doesn't work, bouncy chair or swinging chair, pram for a walk (or just pushing back n forth of its peeing it down)

I use a dummy but to be honest that's a hit or a miss at the moment.

Remind me, are you bf? Can you express a bottle and next time someone offers to take older DS ask if they wouldn't rather uninterrupted cuddles with new DS whilst you and older one slope off to park or some other fun activity?

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thinkfast · 23/08/2015 18:13

Pyjama I'm in the same position with older ds. It's really tough isn't it. Plus he keeps getting ill then not allowed to come to near baby so I feel like he's banished

Anyone else feel like they're just treading water until the magic (hopefully) 12 week mark? Except with dd as she was early/small I feel like it may be closer to the 16 week mark

excitedbutsick · 24/08/2015 07:16

I'm with roly in that boobs are the only certain thing to stop crying. Sometimes DH taking baby and walking will work but not all the time.

I've mentioned to some friends this week that I am starting to feel really isolated and they have been amazing in that I now have an invitation for dinner and Bake Off with one set, and Sunday roast for the forseeable future at another friend's house.

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comeagainforbigfudge · 26/08/2015 16:17

Aw excited, glad your friends are coming through for you. Flowers

My OH is back to work next week after a month off. Dreading it. Reckon I'm going to feel pretty isolated but will aim to get a walk every day for fresh air.

I had all these grand plans of baby massage etc but feel like I've been through the wars and the thought of "yummiest mummies" with perfect baby stories fills me with woe

On the plus side my DD is a huge 11lb7.5oz now Grin have had a terrible fear we were feeding her enough (bottles on demand) but she thriving.

She determined to get on her front through, even though she HATES tummy time. Wee daftie Smile

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comeagainforbigfudge · 29/08/2015 19:44

Anyone's baby seemed to have ramped up with the crying again?!!!!!

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excitedbutsick · 29/08/2015 20:16

Mine has been really grizzly today. He hasn't liked being put down at all, refused to nap, breath-held while crying during nappy changes and as a result I am sitting here in the pants that I wore yesterday having not had a bath.

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comeagainforbigfudge · 02/09/2015 12:44

I'm sitting on sofa with baby sleeping on my lap. Just done a big sigh (reading threads and dispairing at some of them)
ANYWAY dd copied me in her sleep. It was SO cute.

Yep I know was propably a coincidence. But it was still cute.

We are going put soon and I still need to change her but she seems so comfy. And after her crying angrily at the world for what seemed ages, I'm enjoying the peace!

Hope everyone doing well Grin

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guinnessgirl · 05/09/2015 15:58

Hello all! Can I join the thread? I had DS2 on June 23rd so he's now 10wks. BF and semi-cosleeping (in a Snuzpod, but sometimes I let him sleep next to me after a feed rather than move him back across and risk waking him!). He was 8lb 8oz at birth and is now approx 13lb-14lbish. DS1 (4.9) adores baby brother but is giving us some challenging behaviour at the mo...

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comeagainforbigfudge · 09/09/2015 10:06

Hi guinnessgirl welcome and congrats!!

Well my 13wo DD has finally mastered lifting head up when on tummy. But also managed to flip from front to back.

I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope she doesn't figure out how to link the two for sometime yet. Shock

Does anyone else wake to find their sprog has managed to wriggle from bottom of bed to top in their sleep?!

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FuzzyOwl · 06/10/2015 21:15

Hello, are any of you still using the thread? Be lovely to have a catch up and see how we are getting on (I have name changed from SunbathingCat).

Bazza2 · 08/10/2015 21:31

Hi fuzzy! How are you doing?

FuzzyOwl · 09/10/2015 15:12

Hello! Really well, thanks and DD is just lovely! How are things going with you?

Bazza2 · 11/10/2015 08:25

Pretty good. DS is a little cracker. Did you never join us on FB? It's nice to have this thread still too. Not many people use it but it's good to see someone still does.

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comeagainforbigfudge · 12/10/2015 21:16

Oh hello!

DD and I are doing well too. My originally crying at every moment wee lamb is turning into a smiler Grin

Glad you are all doing well

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FuzzyOwl · 12/10/2015 21:30

I am with you on FB Bazza but I used to stay on here with the others that weren't, until I had logging in issues after the hacking.

Hello Comeagain. So pleased to hear it. My DD is developing a proper little personality now and have the loveliest giggles. She especially enjoys peekaboo! Grin

Bazza2 · 14/10/2015 02:09

I've mostly forgotten what everybody's MN names are by now, since we are so rarely on here and we've deleted the pinned post after Jeffrey Hackergate. And my always shit memory is even shitter now, thanks to babies.

Hi comeagain!

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comeagainforbigfudge · 14/10/2015 11:26

Hello! Grin

I'm all excited. DD is on her 2nd nap of the day IN HER COT. Never seem to get her to settle in it during the day but we seem to be having a good day today

I wonder if I should just cave and join the fb group?

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Bazza2 · 14/10/2015 11:54

That's so good comeagain! Yes, join the FB group. It's really busy and nice, and there are lots of meet-ups happening that you can come to if you like.

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comeagainforbigfudge · 14/10/2015 12:06

What's the group name? Or should I pm you with my real life name?Grin

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Bazza2 · 14/10/2015 19:12

I'll get one of the admins to come here, they have to add you.

Bazza2 · 14/10/2015 22:00

The group has been closed for a while though, I'll see what they say. X

Bazza2 · 15/10/2015 02:48

I'm really sorry but as the group has been closed for a while, they'd rather keep it as it is. A lot of things have been shared on the FB group so I think there are concerns about keeping it within the group and maintaining the current dynamic. Sorry again, hope that's ok.