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Bluebell20 · 19/08/2016 04:28

A new thread as we (hopefully) move towards longer sleeps and lovely little smiles!

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julfin · 18/09/2016 08:01

Btw here's the link for Babyfest. If anyone's interested in free tickets next Saturday, let me know as I've still got a few spare.
www.mumsnet.com/events/babyfest

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primarynoodle · 18/09/2016 11:40

So jealous indians how is Hallie in the heat? Her sleeping pattern sounds the same as Annie's and I'm convinced I'd be much more tired if we didn't sidecar&cosleep

Ooo cookies what's the recipe? They sound yummy. I made a clean eating quark carbonara last night that was amazing - well it started as a carbonara then I added prawns haha. And yes boobs have settled thank god. I've mainlined ibuprofen though then watched that doctor programme on the BBC about the dangers of too many drugs and feel super guilty now Blush

sock I have one of them too. It's taken me a few weeks to realise I have to TELL him what to do or he just won't think about it. Also that if he does do something off his own back even if it's not how I do it I have to it say anything or he gets pissed and won't do it again - which is probs fair. It's annoying but it's workable!

julf which I could come but I can't get there. Lovely offer though!

All of these newborn to now photos have made me really think about pregnancy. It was some of the hardest 9 months of my life, I was convinced we would definitely lose her til 20 weeks then thought it was 'likely' till about 34 weeks. Looking back I had severe antenatal anxiety and grappling with that and grieving my other little girl I'm shocked I functioned as well as I did - I was still at work three days before Annie was born! It was worth every second though and those feelings melted so quickly once she was here and safe

My point is, for people going through a rough time now, at some point in the not so distant future - maybe even now to a certain extent - you will look back on the rough times and marvel at how you coped and be so proud of how you've recovered. I credit you lot with a huge part of my recovery in all the support you gave me.

Here's my pregnancy journey in scans - each one of those pictures was such a milestone!

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elfen101 · 18/09/2016 11:53

This is part of our pregnancy journey in scans. We lost our first to anencephaly, and then had two miscarriages, so he truly is our miracle rainbow bear

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dats · 18/09/2016 20:53

Cookies funny you should say that, as sling libraries are an arse to get to (and not an 'arse yogurt' that my phone tried to say), I was going to say you could try John Lewis for an Ergo360 - I would imagine they'd be good with demoing like they are with pushchairs?? Beach sounds lush - we went for a picnic tea last Weds eve on the beach. DP went for a swim. I tied my back and shoulder muscles in knots feeding and tried to entertain DD past her bedtime but it was really lovely - I just love this time of year. Bonus late summer days and prospect of nice autumn walks - yum!

I'm so behind I've forgotten what I was going to say.

pulpi are you out there?

Cheery glad all is good - Mo is super cute! Hope he's feeling better.

Indians Hallie has such a wise face, she is lovely! Hope the sun comes out again before you have to leave.

Beaut you're a legend. That is all! MB is such a dude, look at him chilling! How's Ted's skin, has it cleared up?

Bluebell how's it going? Sorry the lactation bird wasn't helpful - it really didn't sound like brilliant advice, tbh. J can just manage sit up feeds (being massive and with good neck muscles) but even he needs loads of support and I just find myself all tense. I keep trying it, just to see if helps with the wind and the vomming. I am fucking sick of fucking sick!!! You are totes amazeballs for your perseverance hooray for bloody mindedness so I hope things are improving on some level. I found bf pretty miserable until about 12w first time round but it didn't make me bleed!

Elliz paging...

Anna how are you doing, my lovely?

julfin brilliant that you're back home and DH is spending time with Jasper. You've come a long way. Are things starting to feel more 'normal' in terms of your new family, or is it still early days? Does DH say much about how he's feeling? We've got a Cocoonababy too, although J is looking like he will outgrow it soon - I am dreading that transition!

Rolly ugh the feed-timing with nursery trips is so annoying! Completely hear you! And nursery is loads more flexible than school! Is Raff better now?

elfen welcome :-)

Ruby I did baby sensory with DD, loved it. Will hopefully do it with J in a few months I think. Did you get some coffee dates afterwards??

All ok with us, had jabs on Weds and he was fine - wailed a bit but nothing too bad. I was brave! And didn't seem to have any ill effects afterwards, so that was good. Didn't like the rotavirus much and spat it out. And I now understand why you were all talking about bringing Calpol to the appt etc - it's the meningitis B jab, which has an interaction with one of the others making a fever pretty likely - it wasn't given when I had DD two years ago. The nurse at my GP gave J a dose of Calpol, so that was good.

I am getting a bit fed up with the wind and sick, I can't lie. I wish I could remember how long it lasted with DD, she was just the same if not worse. I have some infant Gaviscon but it's such a giant faff unless you're bottle feeding I'm not sure it'll be any easier than wiping sick off me him/the floor/the sofa/random passers-by

Right, dinner. We eat far too late. But at least tonight is easy as I made a red Thai curry paste earlier so DH has a dinner kit to assemble with Quorn, broccoli and sugar snaps. I am starving!!

dats, 9weeks and 2days looks like a toddler

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TheMissingPieceToMyPuzzle · 18/09/2016 21:16

Wow, havent been on this in ages!! For those not on the facebook page I had my little boy Jayden James on 16th July, 4 days over due at 08:47am weighing 7lbs 9oz :) he is now 12lbs 12oz from his last weight which was Thursday just gone! Hes now 9 weeks 1 day☺️

I hope everyone is doing okay! I have unfortunately been struggling with PND but getting better with medication and a lot of support :)

So weird to think all our babies are finally here! I remember joining this thread right at the beginning of my pregnancy 🙈 Haha

Here is my little guy at 4 days old and 7 weeks 4 days old😍❤️

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primarynoodle · 18/09/2016 21:49

Are dats and indians Annie isn't sick much but for the week that she was randomly throwing up ALL of EVERY feed in a very dramatic fashion it was horrendous! I don't know how you cope!
Having said that she occasionally burps a little bit of sick but as it's so rare I often don't notice or check and realise a few hours later that it looks like a bird has shat on my shoulder Hmm

missing awwww he's so cute! Little JJ!

Been rather quiet on here over the last few days, hope everyone is doing ok... will just be me talking to myself soon Grin loon

julfin · 18/09/2016 23:05

Dats - ha, arse yoghurt 😳😝
Yes, DH and I have had a couple of good chats about things. It's been really lovely seeing how much he's bonded with J over this weekend. He actually seems quite fond of him. He's been holding / playing with him voluntarily, which is a good sign, and laughing at J's funny antics. He seems surprisingly natural. And this evening he said to him "I'm in danger of starting to like you". And J has been responding to him really nicely, eg smiling at him and falling asleep snuggled in his arms 😊
Likewise I've been wondering/worrying what's happened to Pulpi. Also Thom - I don't think we've heard from her since we moved to the post-natal thread...?

Ha, Primary, I sometimes feel that I'm in danger of talking to myself on here! Weekends are particularly quiet - presumably people are busy spending time with partners.

9w & 3d, I think. Might need to start counting in months soon...

Cookiesandcoffee · 18/09/2016 23:14

Aw loving the 'newborn to now' pics ladies - keep them coming. Isn't it crazy how much they've all changed already?!
missing yay for you popping by on the thread! I'm glad the meds are helping.
dats we have a sick issue at the mo also! Mouldy cottage cheese is not the one. Neither is the fact I only wear black these days Hmm (still got stones to lose here!) so it genuinely does look like I've been shat on..
Good shout on the John Lewis, I might phone and check they have them and head up. Totally in agreement - this is totally my face time of year (minus the spiders!!) I would like some of this arse yogurt you speak of Wink

indians enjoy the last few days of the hols and have a safe journey home

primary and elfen I can't even imagine the extra stress and anxiety that your situations must have put you through in your pregnancies, it must just be so amazing holding your babies now

primary I shall post it tomorrow it's on my iPad .. Not going to lie I bought half the health food shop and it was expensive but they are yummy and seem to be doing the job. The recipe does make about 20 which I haven't eaten all of already Blush

sock what a dick. This does sound very similar to a lot of situations in our house hold. Mine just doesn't seem to have initiative. Nowhere near what any woman/mum I know does. Sending hugs it's so frustrating. My husband hasn't woken up once for the past 11 weeks- if that makes you feel any better?!

julfin wish I could make the baby fest, have you got anyone you're going with?

Did I mention I'm going back to work (my self employed work) next month?! I'm starting to worry a bit and it's earlier than planned but hey ho there's 5 mouths to feed (well, once weaning commences!)

Cookiesandcoffee · 18/09/2016 23:16

4 days and 10+4

elfen101 · 19/09/2016 03:54

dats be thankful it's only puke, not constipation so bad it needs help via lactulose!

8 + 12 week jabs, both of the rotavirus, all of the constipation. 8 week was so bad on his legs he was sleeping on his front for a whole night and me and hubs split it so we could both sleep. Right now, he had his 12 week jabs and poor little guy is so windy and he's got tummy pain/constipated again (formula fed but he usually goes ever 1-2 days) that he's asleep on a v-pillow on the floor and we've split the night again. So I get the late 3:40am wake up call....

cookies luckily we had very understanding and helpful people at the hospital and our GP, I had scans at 6 and 9 to check viability, the 12 week was the big scary one, the 20 week just made me cry to see him dancing and shaking his little penis at us! He's been a tinker since before he was born, he used to kick and move from the doppler and he'd wiggle like mad in ultrasounds (which is why there's no decent one after 20 weeks!)

Rubytuesday2980 · 19/09/2016 04:53

Ha ha julfin, yes, he does an excellent selection of facial expressions, people say he looks very much like his dad and I think this is why! Those baby/daddy moments are so beautiful, it makes my heart melt and I have a very hands on DH, so you must be over the moon after the journey that you three have been on. Long may it continue Smile

dats I was sort of given the easy way out as tea & cake provided this week, but I did have a lovely chat with another lady with a baby near H's age, so by the end of the 10 weeks, I might've manned the f up got round to it. Ugh to J's endless vom, how frustrating, hope that delightful stage passes soon - is there a 'milestone moment' card for that ('Today I kept all my meals down')?

Before getting pg I had no idea how common PND/A was, and then it has been my biggest fear since. You ladies have been through so much, keep going you're doing such an amazing job with that to contend with as well. Looking back, I was so anxious and edgy throughout pregnancy that am not sure I really appreciated/enjoyed it.

Won't be able to make the meet-up, sorry, but how lovely that some of you are going to get to meet in actual real life. Definitely quieter on here these days, but even when quiet and lurking this is such a great support, so let's keep the thread going into the coming months. Can't wait for the pumpkin and elf photos... You know it's going to happen Grin

Cheery1 · 19/09/2016 09:48

Hello! Will catch up properly later but have a poo related question!

Anyone's baby suddenly started doing green poos? Mo always had mustardy poo and now suddenly he's started doing green poos 2-3 times a day....no change in how I'm feeding as far as I can think but bit worried he's either bit poorly or not getting the hind milk for some reason....he is being a bit fussy on the boob and feeding a bit more frequently but that's all...

elfen101 · 19/09/2016 10:04

cheery this is what I found online - If you're breastfeeding, green poo can be a sign that your baby is taking in too much lactose (the natural sugar found in milk). This can happen if she feeds often, but doesn't get the rich milk at the end of the feed to fill her up. Make sure your baby finishes feeding from one breast before you offer her your other one.

If the symptoms last longer than 24 hours, visit your health visitor or GP. The cause may be:
a food sensitivity
side-effects of medication
your baby's feeding routine
a stomach bug

So he might not be getting the hind milk....or he might have an allergy to something he's getting via your milk.

Cheery1 · 19/09/2016 10:38

Thanks Elfen - yeah read all that online and spoke to NCT breastfeeding support. It's not every time so think he's working out jabs and also dehydrated plus growth spurt maybe....baducalky he's been fine up to now so stop worrying is advice!!! Will keep an eye on those poos though. Thanks so much for looking all that up :) xx

Flossiesmummy · 19/09/2016 20:35

I've been absent so long! Sorry Sad

Newborn to now

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MrsRolly · 19/09/2016 22:05

I use the direct approach as well. My DH has been great but I found out long ago if I am going for hoping him to pick up on hints we both end up annoyed! It's what works for us, both ways in fairness!

Flossie look at that hair! You and Indians have made amazingly beautiful babies with incredible hair!!

Cheery we had a slightly green poo the other day but all seems ok since. Hope it reverts back to yellow asap!

I said on the fb thread but just in case for anyone on here who likes a bargain Aldi are running their baby and toddler event from thurs things normally sell out fairly quickly but there are normally some amazing bargains (the muslins I had have survived really well and the blankets have been fab)

AnnaT45 · 19/09/2016 22:27

I just did a big post but it's not saved!!!

Sorry I've not dropped off a bit. DD1 is loving s tantrum and Grace is full of cold and vomit

I'll try post again when I don't have two children climbing all over me.. See you in three years

julfin · 20/09/2016 03:38

Ha ha Anna - "see you in three years" made me LOL (if it's acceptable for someone over 30 to use this expression...?) Hope the littlies are better soon.

Thanks Ruby!
Ha ha, love your milestone moments card idea!
I'm sorry you were anxious during pregnancy.
Yes I can't wait for the pumpkin costumes etc. I'm thinking of dressing jasper up as Casper the ghost. I'm hoping he'll still have his startle reflex then 👻

Cookies - great choice of then 😞 and now 😄 photos!
Gosh, back to work! I can't even think about work right now. (Not least because I have no idea what role I'll be offered on return, which makes it even harder to envisage.)
Re Babyfest, yes my preggers friend is coming along. Still got some unused tickets, but I guess that's inevitable when you get last-minute tickets.

Bluebs, how's the BF going at the mo?

Can't remember if it's already been mentioned here on MN, but SunnyScot is arranging the following (no further details yet):
"For all those who can't make the London meet, I propose a meet in Edinburgh for all the northern people. How does Tuesday 22nd November suit (once Christmas market etc is on)?"

There's also a suggestion of a West Country meet-up - no date yet but they're suggesting potentially Bristol or Bath.

And a reminder of the London meet-up which FifiRebel has organised:
"Meet up - 25 November, midday at Inn The Park (St James's Park), London. Nearest train/coach station is Victoria (or Charing Cross or Waterloo train stations) and nearest tube station is St James's Park (also Westminster, Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus and Victoria within walking distance). Let us know who's definitely coming and we can sort out meeting people at stations who don't know the way 😊 "
Details of Inn The Park are here:
www.peytonandbyrne.co.uk/inn-the-park/index.html

Worth saving the details now, so they don't get lost in the depths of the thread.

Can't wait to meet some of you lovely ladies! 😊

9w & 5d

julfin · 20/09/2016 23:28

Testing testing 1,2,3...

Bluebell20 · 21/09/2016 01:08

Hallooooo poppets! It has gone a bit quiet hasn't it julf?! Am alive, just, you know... Baby stuff...

Excited to hear of potential south west meet up. Whoop whoop! Still trying to figure out if there is a way I can make the London one. I want to meet as many of you lovely ladies for reals as poss!

Ruben slept like a little lamb for much of yesterday morning and - this is key - allowed me to put him down. In the daytime, no less. So exciting. Did I use the time productively? Did i fuck! I got out my nice pens and crayons and set about designing myself a bullet journal, which I had been lusting after on Pinterest during night feeds. It was so good for my soul! I felt thoroughly replenished by a couple of hours of quasi-art. Lovely.

I've got a friend - well, a friend's mum really - visiting tomorrow which I am really excited about. She lives a couple of hours away, so it's a bit of a trek for her and I am super touched that she wants to come. I don't really know her all that well, but she was a huge support when my mum died all those years ago and I just feel a bit of a special bond with her I guess. One of the nice things about having a baby is the renewal of these connections with people, I am finding.

Big day for me on Thursday as well as DH will be taking Ruben for the afternoon so I can start writing a novel (!!!!!). Best of all, he has promised to take him out with some expressed milk, so I won't be distracted by him in the house!

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Cheery1 · 21/09/2016 03:37

It's oh so quiet!!!! Is everyone on FB?! Is it just me and bluebell just on here now...?

bluebell - amazing that you're writing a novel. A-Mazing!!!! X

Bluebell20 · 21/09/2016 04:11

Cheery, we might have to crack with the old Facebook thing! I did get an email from a local mum yesterday too, saying she'd tried to add me to the local postnatal fb group but couldn't find me... Felt like a right Luddite when I had to tell her that's because I don't exist on Facebook! Job for tomorrow: set up a profile.

Also those who kindly asked about the feeding - it's pretty great! I can go a couple of days now purely breastfeeding, and then one express from the more sore side sorts me out. Although saying that, I am not at all sore as I type this and haven't expressed in 36 hours! We have turned a corner!

Oh and Cheery, it's not impressive, it's embarrassing really - I've been faffing about starting and not finishing "literary" novels for a decade. But now that I'm into copy-editing psychological thrillers and I see how they work (and how much money they make!!) I'm totally going to give commercial a bash. I might be a little less precious and pedantic about it then and actually finish writing it!

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