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.

[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!)

[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!

[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]

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]

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 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.

[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.

[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

[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 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