Babies due late June - July 2021 (1)

[THATbasicSNOWFLAKE]

Post natal group thread for ladies with babies who were due/born late June - July 2021

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29/6/21 - THATbasicSNOWFLAKE - DC6 - Boy - 8lb12oz

@HumunaHey I keep having moments like that too. The range on it is impressive in a way. I can't wait for the leaking to ease.

DS's clamp has come off, but he still has a scab there at the moment. The umbilical hernia with your first must have been scary.

I hope your diastasis recti starts improving for you soon and that your doctor can suggest something helpful.

I feel like a whale at the moment. I am about 2 stone heavily than I was pre pregnancy. I don't feel like I will be back to normal, or even out of my maternity clothes, any time soon.

@Mummy2O don't worry about the weight, it's just a number so just focus on eating like how you were pre-pregnancy and it'll come off eventually. I'm only 3kg more than pre-pregnancy but my body has completely reconfigured itself, so it'll be a lot of shopping for me (yay!). Mine is a first baby so I have no idea how mums like you and @HumunaHey manage with two, the idea actually scares me even though I'd love another, I already miss the new-newborn stage!

@Nesski I know. I am just moaning really. I need to do some shopping to find some in between clothes that make me feel good.

Having a second has been fine so far to be honest. I think because you already sort of know what you are doing it makes it easier. I may change my tune when I have to get DS1 to school on time in September.

Hi all, can I join baby boy born 1st August was due July 4tj baby but my last baby was 13 years ago so gradually finding my feet with it all again!

We had some initial feeding probs due to a slight tongue tie but seems to have settled down now but obviously it's only day 4 so will see how he goes!!

Engorged boobs today (bottle feeding) which are uncomfortable. I'm struggling with pelvic floor still haven't managed the dreaded number 2 and have serious lack of feeling down there (to be expected I jusy forgot about this stage!) how is everyone else doing?

5 weeks in now, baby is great but i started with the WORST period pains ever last night keeping dosed up on pain killers atm!

My little one is still in hospital. finding it so hard being alone and dealing with all this and because of covid one visitor to the bed only meaning I either spend 24 hours a day there or switch with my sister briefly to then feel guilty that I left him to have time to eat a sandwich. Sorry for the rant I don’t know how people cope with poorly children in hospitals all the time this last week has been so tough. I hope everyone is enjoying their little bundles of joy i must say my son is the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I can’t wait to start our little life at home (hopefully sooner than later)

Oh bless you @Sweetpea12, it sounds very difficult. Your baby is in the best place atm, please look after yourself. Eat and rest.

@mummy20 Yes, the range really shocked me lol. I remember leaky boobs with my first but not these random forceful squirts!

@nesski I'm a bit like you - have lost most of my pregnancy weight but my body looks quite different than it did before. I still look 4months pregnant despite only being a little over my pre pregnancy weight. It's early days yet so I'm going to wait a little while to see what happens in the next few weeks.

@thatmamaofmany Do you think it could be your periods coming back already?

Oh @sweetpea12 rant away. I can't imagine how difficult it must be. I can understand you feeling guilty for leaving your little one but I am a a believer in the saying 'it takes a village to raise a child'. No doubt your sister loves him to bits and he is just fine with her. Try not to feel guilty for taking care of yourself. Having a strong mama is a benefit for the baby too. You can't pour from an empty cup.

Just joining in, baby boy born on 08/07/21 8lb4oz, 4 weeks old today!

After a pretty rough start (emergency CS for a placental abruption, feeding issues, hospital admission for weight loss/dehydration) we have finally reached a point where I can just enjoy being a mummy
Had to stop breastfeeding but managing to express about 500ml a day across 4 pumping sessions and then topping up with formula. I do feel a bit like a dairy cow!

We are braving 2 nights away from home this weekend, never had to pack so much stuff!

Anyone else's baby awake for up to 3/4 hours at a time?? Then sleeps after becoming over tired???

@Sweetpea12 How did your DS get on with the tests they were doing? Have the doctors been able to give you any answers or a plan of action as yet? It must be such a worry. Sending you a big virtual hug.

@Gilbertsaurus How are you doing following your c section?

@Vie8126 I bet it will all come back to you quickly. I hope your boobs settle down soon. It is such a weird feeling, isn't it?

@THATmamaofMANY Hope your pains are short-lived. It could be your uterus shrinking back as that can take about 6 weeks or so.

@pinkgin8 Yes! My DS tends to do this in an evening and wants constant feeding (followed by puking - he is still very refluxy). He will then just randomly conk out shattered.

@Mummy2O pretty well thanks. Physically was feeling much better after about 5 days and stopped pain killers a few days later. Mental recovery is taking a bit longer, still coming to terms with the shock of it all really but just counting ourselves lucky that me and DS are both here and healthy!

@Mummy2O his results were due back today and we didn’t get them and they had got my hopes up for going home the following day as they hinted we could :( he now won’t feed the amount they want him to have. Everyday it’s like they move the goalposts and I’m so done with being in a hospital

That really sucks @Sweetpea12. I hope the results come in soon and you can both make your escape ASAP.

Thinking of you both @Sweetpea12 hope it won’t be long for you to go home.

DD is nearly 6 weeks is flying by! I’ve started managing to go out more. She also has possible CMPA so trialling a milk free diet. If it stops her crying for 12 hours straight I’ll do anything. She has an hours nap in the middle if we’re lucky. Already missing ice cream!

Can I join? Baby was due 28/07, but ended up elcs 3/08. I have a ds who's turned two three weeks ago, finding DD very different - this one sleeps!!

Hi everyone I joined a little while back but have yet to post. My son was born 16/07, bit of a bumpy ride to begin with as spent 4 days in special care and 7 in hospital in total- such a nightmare- but home now.

We’re doing ok, boy seems to have bad trapped wind and doesn’t like being put down. He also feeds every 2hrs. Unless if he’s cluster feeding land then it’s more like every 20 mins 😬. I do worry he isn’t sleeping enough as his tummy makes him grizzly and he complains if he’s put down in his cot.

@Sweetpea12 how long have you been in hospital? It’s absolutely awful being in for an extended stay.

@PeanutButterFalcon what are your baby’s CMPA symptoms? I’ve been avoiding dairy because of son’s terrible wind, trying anything to help.

We have been in hospital 12 days now from my son was transferred after he was born two days previous to that. We were getting somewhere waiting on his diagnosis for his bowel issue and then he picked up an infection and been a complete setback. He’s back to not being allowed bottles and on a drip. I feel like I’m never getting him home

Oh @Sweetpea12, i'm sorry you and your lovely boy are having such a hard time! Everything crossed for a really positive day for you

Oh god @Sweetpea12 can totally appreciate what a nightmare that is, really hope you get a diagnosis soon. Is your partner able to have longer visiting hrs with you at least? Are you sleeping on a ward? Hope it isn’t too busy - it’s such a strain listening to other people’s babies and conversations about their stitches etc for days on end when all you need is a few hrs unbroken sleep. So dispiriting seeing other people come on to the ward and then going home with their babies after a day too. Hope the staff are being supportive? They were really good where I was, it did make a difference.

I’m a single parent so here putting in the hours myself after a phone call from my father they have allowed me an extra visitor so I can have break here and there. Sounds awful saying a break I don’t want a break from my son just the hospital environment. After they saw I hit breaking point I was offered a bed on the ward. I don’t find the docs or many of the nurses sympathetic. I was asked by a doctor why I was crying and not even in a nice tone. Just very tough and feel like we have more weeks of this to put in and no support for a first time and very upset mother

I was asked by a doctor why I was crying and not even in a nice tone.

Oh good lord! Things like this really piss me off. I hope the kind, compassionate staff far outnumber idiots like that @Sweetpea12.

Really hope you get some positive news soon.

@Sweetpea12 do you have the support that you need? Are you managing to sleep at all and get decent nutrition and some adult conversation from a MH POV?

@pinkgin8 yes, and yet he still refuses to be put down 50% to nap, only wants to be held or we start all over again