September 2016: the one where they arrive

[Womenareliketeabags]

Couldn't find a thread already going so let's get one started!

My DS2 was born 11/09/2016 19.51 weighing 8lb 7oz.

I already have DS1 aged 3 who has just started nursery school in the mornings.

[Soccy180]

Hi bobbinpop, we had our 6 week check on Monday and they said it was perfectly normal and she'll grow out of it as she develops. Apparently our surgery doesn't like giving out medicines etc for reflux as its mis diagnosed :/ kind of feel fobbed off. This week it's hard to tell as she developed a cold. :( hoping by the time she's 3-4 months it will of settled and if not will have to go back ( possible reflux that is and not the cold lol) x

[bobbinpop]

Hi soccy! It sounds like reflux to me. Can you call your health visitor? If not, ask to see the gp again! How is it going this week?

[Soccy180]

Hi all, new here FTM to my 6 week old DD born 25/9/16, just wondered does anyone struggle with their child's sleeping at night? Our daughter seems to gurgle and sounds like she's trying to clear her throat all night and sometimes sick with it :( have spoken to the doctors thinking it's possible reflux but they won't do anything. Just wondered if anyone else has the same situation or any advice. Thank you x

[Kmxxx14]

Hi everyone. Bit late but I had my daughter on 19 sept, she's 5 weeks old. I have been BF which has been going well. Hoping she starts to sleep better as she's getting bigger - she was born 7lb 4oz and is now 10lb 9oz so is getting very big.

She struggles to be put down to sleep so I am either wearing her in a sling around the house (which has been an absolute lifesaver!) or I use a white noise app which helps her to settle herself. Otherwise she is such a dream and I am loving every minute. I also feel very sad that she will most likely be my last baby (I have a 5 year old son). I just can't come to terms that I won't experience pregnancy birth and newborn I again. I love it so much.

[MillieMoodle]

Jen I think it's the thought of something being up there all the time that's put me off the coil! I feel so much happier and healthier when I'm not taking hormonal contraception as well.

[Jenjen85]

Wow millie we could be twins as im exactly the same with hormone contraception! What puts you off the coil? Iv had 3 first one was hormone one and i bled for 3 months so had it removed then had the copper one that was fine, only had it removed to have DD then had another copper one in after i had her. I was one of the small percentage who fell pregnant on it tho after having it in for 2 years.

Since having DS we have used condoms but i know what you mean about them being a passion killer ha ha. I dont like the thought of sterilisation either. Have mentioned to DH about getting the snip but dont think he's keen

[MillieMoodle]

Jen I am not sure what to do about contraception either. I can't take the combined pill cos of ocular migraines. I was on cerazette for 7 months and bled constantly. Don't really want to try the injection in case I have the same problem. Can't bear the thought of a coil. Am leaning towards the implant but really would prefer to not use any hormonal contraception; I get headaches, backache, tiredness, grumpiness and absolutely no sex drive! I don't want to be sterilised. I think the options are condoms (which can be a bit of a passion killer) or DH getting the snip but I don't think he'll be up for that.

Need to decide soon though!

[Jenjen85]

Iv not got my 6 week check until 2nd week in November!

Hoping dr doesnt want to check my stitches as hes rather handsom I know the question of contraception will come up but im honestly at a loss of what to do as cant take the pill or mini pill, injection or coil (got pregnant on that with DS and definitely dont want another) so other than sterilisation what is there?

[MillieMoodle]

Has anyone had their 6 week check? Had ours today and it was fine for DS but mine was a bit .

GP took my blood pressure, which is low as always, and when I said that I get dizzy on standing up he didn't really say anything. Didn't check stitches or stomach, even though I've got quite a big bump still. Asked whether I am still bleeding, asked me about contraception and said he'd give me a leaflet (which never materialised) as I said I didn't want to go back on the pill. Asked if I have lots of support with DS. When I said no told me to contact the health visitor. It all seemed a bit pointless really!

[bobbinpop]

Hi everyone :)

In case anyone's still looking for a sling, the close slings are amazing. My DD calms down and sleeps so well in it.

ace yes! I feel the same! Who knows what our hormones are doing, so illogical with a newborn and 2 other DC (and no spare bedrooms or money!)

[Aceberry]

Does anyone miss being pregnant? i am stupidly hormonal and sad that my DC3 is probably my last baby. I know this is irrational and I am so lucky but this is how I feel atm

[Jenjen85]

Iv borrowed a sling off my friend (no idea what it is though) used it the otger weekend when we went for a walk in the forest and DS seemed comfy enough.

I have had a letter with my 6 week check appointment albeit it will be more like a 8 week check but its with the gorgeous dr at our surgery, really hoping he wont need to have a look down there

[yeahyoudid]

Hi all- DS2 was born on Sunday and as this is DC3 made the decision to have no visitors for a week and just hole up in bed feeding and having skin on skin and it has been amazing- I thoroughly recommend! Congrats to everyone and their babbas.

[Annarose2014]

Well I have the Ergo cos we had it before. I bought the newborn insert for it in anticipation of DD and she was very snuggly in it today.

It's a great sling because it has buckles which can be pre-set so no faffing. And comfy wide padded straps. But it's more designed for a bigger child than a newborn as it's a big sling.

I've heard great things about the close caboo especially for newborns but since we had this already I couldn't justify it.

DD has just puked ALL OVER ME in bed. Have had to change every stitch of both of us and the bedclothes. She's doing alien projectile spews every day. I'm running out of clothes!

[MillieMoodle]

Anna what sling have you got? I need to get one as DS goes mad if I put him down. The longest I get before he wakes up is 10 mins during the day.

Jen I have just been washing DS with a sponge. His belly button still hasn't healed and the midwife said I couldn't bath him until it was healed. I suspect he's got a granuloma like ds1 had but midwife and health visitor both said he hasn't. We'll see what they say at the 6 week check (which I need to book!)

[Annarose2014]

Honestly? Don't bother with baths just yet. Put some water & suds in a bowl and get a sponge and wipe him over. They usually freak at baths at this age. Last time I stopped, traumatised, at around this stage, and just did sponge baths for another month. So this time I haven't even bothered with the proper bath.

DD is refusing to be put down unless in deep sleep. Today I ventured out to register her and was very glad to have a sling!

[Jenjen85]

DS hates having his bum done and having a bath. Screams the place down. Any suggestions to help?

I have the exciting task of doing the washing tomorrow nipped out to the shops today so a bit of a more relaxed day for us

[MillieMoodle]

I felt tipsy after one glass of Pinot and it made me so tired! I had another glass on Monday night but didn't bother last night.

How are everyone's little ones? DS had a hip scan today but his hips are fine so that's a relief. We also had DH's parents over to visit. No plans for tomorrow apart from a walk to the shop to get some stamps!

[Jenjen85]

Iv got 2 small bottles of posh gin and tonic that i got off DH for Christmas that are still in the fridge (found out boxing day i was pregnant) debating when to have one. Worried ill get drunk just off a sniff

[Annarose2014]

I had a glass last night! It tasted so strange!

[MillieMoodle]

Yes Anna I had the baby blues around day 4/5 for a couple of days and then was very tearful in the evenings for a week or so after that. Still having moments where I could just cry for no reason but it seems to be just when I'm really tired. Hope you're feeling better soon

DS still has a cold which I am hoping he will get over in the next day or so as he's really snuffly, especially at night and it's horrible not really being able to do anything about it for him.

Am having my first glass of wine tonight though! Yay!

[Annarose2014]

Did anyone else have the baby blues? I had a massive slump today - Day 9 which is coincidentally the same day the last time! Im hoping it is a 24 hr blip.

DD is feeding quickly, and since I have a oversupply I'm struggling to get her to the fatty hind milk. Her poos are starting to go a bit green which usually means she's stopping too early. So am really watching the clock and trying to achieve 15 mins, and only feeding off one boob at a time. The other boob gets so tender though! I'd forgotten how painful it all is!

[Aceberry]

Hi everyone - just checking in. Day 13 for my beautiful DS - feeding well but not back to his birth weight - he is slowly getting there so I'm not worried. Did the school pick today by myself - ended up carrying two book bags, two lunch bags and dd2 had made cakes that she was determined to give me. dd1 also came home with a cornet . Going to register him on Monday

[MillieMoodle]

Jen I haven't got a sling but have been looking into it. There is a sling library in my nearest town which I am going to go to on Monday to see if I can hire a couple to test drive.

DS2 has come down with my cold which I think is why he was so clingy the other day. He slept nearly all day yesterday and had an ok night. He's so bunged up and snuffly though. Have been using saline spray to try to ease the congestion for him as he's too little for anything else. Also got one of those snot sucker things which has helped a little bit. Hopefully he will be a bit better today.

DH has had the last couple of days off work so I haven't been able to get into a routine at all (or get any sleep!).

[Jenjen85]

Congratulations guys.

millie have you tried a sling? Iv heard they can be good if baby just wants to be held all the time.

DH went back to work Monday and me and the DC have got into a good routine which is what i was worrying about. Have been givibg DS a bittle of formula at 11pm and he's only waking once at night for a feed meaning both DH and I are getting some sleep which always helps