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LunarSea · 23/04/2007 07:25

Morning all - new thread as the old one's about to hit the 1000 posts limit.

Not so great this morning - feel like an egg-bound chicken IYSWIM. Grrr - especially as I managed to avoid it all the way through pregnancy. And not sure if there's anything I can take for it while I'm feeding?

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TheBlonde · 28/04/2007 04:26

Just popping on to wish everyone a good weekend

Not had a great day here, DD fed every hour from 3-9pm. DH & MIL are happy to leave her screaming but I just can't do it. DH finally stepped in to attempt some soothing so I got a bit of sleep
Currently contemplating waking the baby as now I have huge uncomfortable boobs

The thrush seems to have eased but I now have a huge crack in one nip. So I'm going to give nipple shields a go now

I want to be one of the people for whom breastfeeding is a breeze

eidsvold · 28/04/2007 04:36

all going fine here - glad that was what you were talking about mossie.

off to take two dds to a birthday party this afternoon and leaving dd3 with dh. Not going to be long as my two need a sleep before we go. So will be gone for a couple of hours tops. Feel weird about leaving dd3 - have not done it yet. Good practice for next weekend when A friend and I are off to the theatre to see Grumpy old women stage show - based onthe grumpy old women tv show!! Can't wait haven't been to the theatre in ages.

Dd3 is feeding really well at the moment but think I manage to see off a full blown thrush attack!! Got the daktarin going as soon as I got the tingly feeling and it has gone. Anyone else have painful letdown?? Curious as I did not have it with dd2 but have it with dd3.

theblonde - took me 6 weeks or so to crack breastfeeding with no2 - had thrush, she had thrush, had issues with production and getting her latched on etc. This time round - not had those issues but last time I remember thinking I was never going to get it sorted and was about to put dd2 on formula when it all seemed to come together.

foxcub · 28/04/2007 10:34

Morning everyone!

Monti's routine is as follows:

7.30am approx Feed, possett and poo
10.30am " "
Thereafter precisely the sdame every three hours

my routine is thus:

6.30am, porridge and G&Bs, coffee and poo
7.20am wake, feed and dress DS1 and DD in 10 minutes
7.30am feed, wind and change Monti (repeat every three hours)
8.25am - shout at all children to hurry up

8.30-9.30am school run
11.15-12.45 - walk to nursery with Monti and back with Monti and DD, via Sainsbury's
2.14-4pm - walk to school pushing bendy bus with DD and Monti, then back with DS1 - shouting at him not to run into the road.

4.30-5.30pm feed DCs

7pm get DCs ready for bed

9pm lie down on my bed with Monti and rest my poor back

10pm drift into blissfull and exhausted sleep, only to be woken rudely by Monti for his next feed every three hours....

repeat daily for an indefinate period....

foxcub · 28/04/2007 10:37

TheBlonde - glad the thrush is subsiding. I think the thrush can make cracks heal more slowly

Hi everyone else - Hi Eids

Diva have not had time to look at your thread yet but will.

Do other people get their kids names mixed up all the time? I can remember DDs, but am constantly confusing DH, DS1 and DS2 name wise...well they are all men aren't they?

foxcub · 28/04/2007 10:39

Dolly hope DD's party goes well - brill weather for a party

Mossie · 28/04/2007 11:39

Morning all,

Just a quicky I'm afraid, trying to catch up on a bit of house work while Bertie sleeps!

Diva... I read your thread... where do these people live? In the Railway Children, or the Sound of Music or something? "Oh mammy, may we play with the little boy in the next street?" "No darling, I'm terribly sorry but he useds ever such naughty words and I'm terribly afraid you'll learn them too!"

We discovered swaddling last night... had tried before but hadn't been doing it tightly for fear of hurting him so he'd wriggled out... last night we managed to do it properly and he was out like a light for a whole three hours... had a feed, then another two hours... magic!

Have been on ebay and bought two more even dh approves.

It's funny you know. Before I had a baby, I didn't like the idea of dummies, and dh thought swaddling was mean, like a straightjacket. Now look at us. Next we'll be using the TV as a baby sitter

Dolly hope you have a lovely party... everyone else hope you have great days, oh Diva it's excellent about your neighbours!

Mossy xxx

divastrop · 28/04/2007 12:57

foxy-lol at your routinei wish i couls poo at a predicted time every day...oh how i miss lactulose.

Elsie has a bunged up nose again and has gone back to her PITA 3oz every 2 hours if im lucky.she can take 6oz in one go so why cant she have 6oz every 4 hours???still,she did sleep from 9-1.30 then 2-6 last night again,som im hoping she'll drop that night feed soon.

anyway i better go and do something,ds2 cant keep still and i need to get him out of the house

hope everybody has a good weekend

kittyhas6 · 28/04/2007 13:53

Right, I've been trying to get out of the house with the kids and go for a walk. It's taken half an hour so far and I've got nowhere!! I so love being spontaneous

Mossy, don't worry, it happens to us all, whatever keeps them quiet is what goes here

foxcub · 28/04/2007 14:19

Well DS1 has been on the computer for over 2 hours

right must fill the paddling pool!!

divastrop · 28/04/2007 14:56

kitty-strange you should say that as i was wondering if you have the same problem as me with getting out of the house this afternoon as i was getting ready to go to tesco.i told dp i was going at 12.15 and i finally left at 1.30

i was also thinking this morning about an old friend who i havent seen since i was 5 weeks gone with Elsie,and i saw her coming out of the skateboard shop next door as i was on my way back from tesco.

im getting a lottery ticket today

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spongecake · 28/04/2007 16:11

mossie lol at your tv joke

well, ds1 was awake all day as usual yesterday, woke up for his feed at 11.30pm, then dp changed him and played with him- me- nooooooo! dp says "ooh he needs to be fed now "and he hands me the smiley baby and dp goes to sleep. I spend the night in the lounge with a WIDE AWAKE and playful baby who insists on feeding between games.

utter nightmare at shops this morning- screaming baby, me in tears behind dark glasses. so glad to be home. now see point of catalogue shopping, and internet shops. Still have nothing to wear cept maternity, perhaps will be easier to just have another baby no, really

Mossie · 28/04/2007 17:33

Right... cricket world cup final, rain has finally stopped, Bertie had a huge feed and is now swaddled up and half asleep in his moses basket downstairs.

Thought I'd cheer you all up with a joke

I were stayin' in a guest house in Morcambe last Summer.

There was this fella one mornin', sat down for brekkie, and landlady come up to him, "what d'ya want for your brekkie?" He said, "just gimme four tins o' baked beans."

I thought it were a bit odd, so did landlady, asked him if he were sure, and he said, "yeah, just bring 'em me in a big bowl," so she did.

Anyway, thought nowt of it until later that day. Sitting down for tea, I seen the cops come in and heard 'em talking to landlady.

"Do you have a Mr Johnson stayin' here?" they ask.

"Yeah," she says.

"Well, you don't any more madam. Dinnertime today he threw himself off end o'pier."

"Find that very hard to believe," says the landlady.

"Why's that madam?" the buzy says.

"Well, when 'ee left 'ere this mornin," she said, "he were full o' beans!"

Right off to watch the cricket... hope it doesn't get rained off again! May have to watch Doctor Who tomorrow on BBC 3

Mossie · 28/04/2007 17:36

Spongecake, forgot to say, I am finally out of maternity clothes but all I can wear atm are elasticated jogging bottoms. It's two and a half weeks now since I gave birth, I thought I'd at least be in size 18 jeans by now but no.

Those of you with other children, unable to get out of the house at a specified time... well I can't do it and I only have the one baby so I think you're all going great guns!!

Rosylily · 28/04/2007 17:41

Hee Hee Mossy

I was intending to get out of the house but ended up going nowhere. So well done you guys, it may have taken a while but at least you managed it!

Fox what happened about Monti's smelly belly in the end? Hasan has one smelly ear so I'm wondering what it could be? any ideas anyone?

I'm in funny old mood today, though improved by doing a bit in the garden this afternoon. Looking forward to staring at the tv this evening.

Piffle · 28/04/2007 21:02

it can get a bit groundhog day with these little personages can;t it

I Think (she has said this before) I got the lil guy figured at least for the next few hrs
Essentially... he detests being awake for any longer than it takes to
1/ feed ( he is quick 7-8 mins average)
nappy change

2/coo smile and cuddle
a change of clothes depending on puke/poo/time of day situation.
25 mins

then a bit more booby, then thanks very much for all your hard work I want to sleep

Today he has fed every 2 hrs and adhered to this little plan
so today we called him
Very Boring Baby.
He went down tonight like a dream

Last night WOOHOOO
8pm feed and bed
11pm dream feed (I woke him to feed or not wake was he slept through feed and change) and change
3.30am 5 mins feed

7.45 am awake

Bliss

Am almost contemplating a return to a sex life! it seems almmost possible.

Am feeling loads better now DP home, we had a good chat too and he has been great.

Anyway gotta go
relationship to resurrect

divastrop · 28/04/2007 21:04

mossy-lol

rosy-my ds1 had a smelly ear at christmas and it was a pretty bad ear infection.he was on ab's for a while then had to get it cleaned out at the hospital.

i depressed myself last night cos i was going to put a skirt on for our romantic meal but i couldnt find any that fit me.my belly seems permanently swollen.i was a size 12 by the time dd2 was 7 weeks old.i just hope i can start losing weight after i have this coil removed.ive been spotting/bleeding for 10 days now and i keep getting pains and soreness in my womb area.

where has everybody gone btw?sazzy,muppet,leo..to name but a few

Jaysecond · 28/04/2007 21:08

Kitty, i went to the pharmacy today but unfortunatly no one told me they colse half day on a Sat so i will have to go Monday now, dont worry its no problem, i just wanted to let you know in case you were wondering where it was when it didnt turn up!

Hugs to all
(((((((())))))))))

Piffle · 28/04/2007 21:19

Oh yeah just remembered
Bloody contraception
After 4 yrs of trying to conceive I'd forgotten about that

I giggled at do and said I'm not fussed you know I'd love 4 kids.
He looked aghast and has driven to Tescos

foxcub · 28/04/2007 21:34

Hi everyone

waiting for my next milking, due 60 minutes ago. DH has got Monti asleep on bed (they're both asleep)

Piffle - glad its all a bit more fun now DP is home. Babies do need to be "shared" I feel

Rosy - Monti's button is being scrupulously washed daily and creamed 3 times a day. It smells less but there is still a hint of it, so am closely monitoring. Its hard to wash in the creases though.

A smelly ear is probably an infection. DS1 had infected ears/nose/throat for 2 years. One day he was very sleepy and fell asleep on the sofa in the afternoon (aged 4!). I let him sleep, but when I went back in to see him there was strong smell of shit. I assumed he's had an accident. He woke up and said "there is water coming from my ear". The shitty smell was coming from his ear, where his eardrum had burst and the infection was pouring out. Poor wee lad never even complained ...

Sorry, rambling a bit. Rosy I'd take Hasan to GP on Monday so he can check his ear out.

Mossie · 28/04/2007 21:36

Piffle that is quick, seven minutes or so. Am I doing something wrong? It takes Bertie at least twenty minutes for a feed. Does it get faster or has he always been so quick at feeding?

Contraception? Well, the mw asked me that the other day. I told her these stitches were doing a cracking job!

I think everyone must say that to her 'cos she didn't laugh.

I drafted the letter to my Dad today but I couldn't send it. I just don't feel ready yet to have him / my mother back in my life. I will send it eventually, but I want to be totally sure of what I'm doing first.

I was wondering where everyone has gone. We're a lot chatty now we're postnatal! Booboo in particular used to be really prolific and now she has totally disappeared, makes me a bit worried.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend, here or not.

Mossie · 28/04/2007 21:37

X posts Foxy... lol at "milking"!

So how long does Monti take to "milk" you?

kiwibella · 28/04/2007 21:40

hehehe... so funny to read your routines. We have had a busy week and it was revealing - my wee lass is such a routine bunny and I have discovered that she likes her own bed. Consequently, we are staying in this week (except for the dreaded immunisations). Her sister was such a sleep anywhere, anytime kinda baby.

Mossie - I always knew that I was going to swaddle Kate and actually used one of the blankets from Mothercare at night-time. I stopped at about 6 weeks when she started wriggling out of it and I was worried where the bits were going to end up (wrapped around what???). Now she is in her sleeping bag which is great.

ooh, Diva - how was the romance?? Hope that you managed to find something comfortable yet super sexy to wear (and that you two had a fabulicious time) .

I have managed to delegate a whole lot of work today so life feels better. I absolutely hate having to ask people for help... so it was nice to have a few offers.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends with their families. Have a good one...

foxcub · 28/04/2007 21:43

Mossie - just to let you know that my dad hasn't seen Monti yet. he's come round twice but I've been "feeding baby upstairs" both times . Can't face him yet. What R U going to do about your Dad? You kind of concluded to e-mail/write to him when you felt ready didn't you?

Monti was taking a good 40 minutes to milk me but now is about 30 (or 25 if he's hungry and gobbles quickly). It does gradually get faster as they get more efficient.

Piffle - 7 minutes? Is that the feeding or the sex with DP?

I texted Boo on Monday but no reply. I am worried too. I might text her again next week and just ask if she is OK.

Dolly have you had any contact from Boo recently?

divastrop · 28/04/2007 21:49

booboo hasn't replied to texts from fox(?) or dolly either

i often wonder how rainbowgirl is doing now as well.

piffle-i wasn't going to let dp anywhere near me without contraception,and i dont even class condoms as contraception,they are just a token gesture as far as im concerned

i can still hear that nurses voice clearly in my head,that day when i took ds1 to have his 12 week jabs ...'the pregnancy test was positive'...and then me in complete denial untill i felt the baby kick at 15 weeks.

mossie-i dont know about bf but i can say that my babies all fed pretty slowly(apart from ds2 who doesnt know what slow means)untill they got past the 6 week growth spurt.Elsie was taking 20-30 minutes to drink her bottle last week,now its more like 5-10.