May 2009 - we're all here! btw, does anyone know what the Hungry Cry sounds like?

[Momino]

phew! how many threads have we done since last aug?

Sorry, multiple posts from me - keep missing stuff!

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Tummum the more the merrier!

flippineck I am amazed that I managed without a sling with DD and DS1!. I don't go anywhere without one for DS2, and have 3 slings now lol (although not used my moby wrap yet as haven't had time to study the instructions). I would just rather get DS2 down in his basket (or on the sofa) so i don't have to carry him round (he's getting heavy).

I think DS2 didn't settle earlier because he was still hungry- he stirred and downed the only 2 oz of EBM i had (grabbing desperately for the bottle as it came near him) and then had another boob feed. I have taken a fenugreek capsule as he's obviously not getting satisfaction when he feeds and now i keep doing fenugreek flavoured burps . But i am getting depressed about BF again (I have NEVER enjoyed it but do it because i feel i should) and i know it gets easier but I am sorely tempted to start mix feeding (just need to decide which feeds would be best to do as the FF and introduce them slowly). I might not do it, but it helps me mentally get through this to feel like its an option (and we have 3 emergency cartons in the cupboard). DS2 is such a messy feeder (he doesn't like my letdown so slips off whilst milk sprays everywhere) and i need to ask about his tongue tie as he does have a weak latch sometimes so is always coming off.

hi all.

just rushed back from town to feed Harper who wasn't due a feed for another hour or so. we'd been to Big Scream then i wanted to do some shopping but she screamed every time we went into a shop. i HATED all the people looking at me/loud baby and wanted t tell them 'nothing to see here'. what a good way, though to stop me spending ££ i don't have!

Big Scream 1st July: Change in film!! Sunshine Laundry is showing on the 1st - click here for review and Public Enemy is on the 8th - link to notsogood review. i'm fine to keep it on the 1st but will happily change to 8th if you prefer a date with Mr Depp and Christian Bale. i'll post on FB group as well.

blotted, DH is going under general anesth. but glad to hear your DH fine as mine's a bit nervous.

actually, when i went back on the Public Enemy website, they shuffled reviews and it was a positive one. not that i mind quality of film when those two are main characters .

Belgian I've tried fleece wraps but found they wicked a bit too much. I tried wool too but the wrap was very expensive. I tried to make one out of a jumper but I didn't get round to make it. I use Motherease Rikki wraps, but their Airflow wraps are brilliant too. I've just bought ds the toddlerease nappies, but the M/L Airflow wraps are still fine over them, whereas he is using XL Rikki wraps.

2 year check. So having kept ds out of nursery for the check, the hv arrives and says oh hello. Thomas isn't in nursery today then? Erm no Joseph isn't because you've come here to do his 2 year check. Oh well we don't need the toys to do it. I can see he's fine. You don't have any concerns with him do you? Erm well his speech isn't great. Oh it's fine. Anyway apparently Joseph has boundary issues, and so we have been offered behaviour lessons.....and there was me thinking I was a very strict mum.

jennster- are the behaviour lessons for you or your DS? I'm surprised they do anything with 2 year olds what with the terrible twos and all that. You'd think it would be something to look at when they are 4 and about to go to school but not at 2 .

anyone hear from chocbunnies? I keep wondering about some of the people we haven't heard from in awhile and hope they're well. goes for polony and a few others.

amazingly, settled H down for a nap in the basket. she cried after a few minutes which turned into a scream so I picked her up to calm her down. when she was calm, i put her down, she cried for a minute then fell asleep. that was 10 min ago. easy peasy . ahem.

what sort of sling can you recommend I try for M? I might be able to get more things done if i carry her with me

M has just screamed and cried uncontrolably for the last 2hrs tried rocking her cuddling her, bf her, changed nappy - all to no avail. Eventually gave her formula as she kept crying when i put her to the breast.
It seems to be one step forward and 2 back with bf. I had got M down to one formula top up a day.

Momino- chocbunnies seems like she's having a nice time, based on her FB status updates. Not heard from Polony.

After giving DS2 another feed, he fell asleep and i moved him upstairs and he has been asleep for 2 hours now. Momino- ATM i seem to be only able to get S to sleep in his basket if i put him down asleep. But there have been a couple of times when i could put him down sleepy and shush him (or stick his dummy in ).

M's hernia has got bigger over the last few days. It looks horrible but doesn't appear to be worrying her.

looby- poor you, and poor M. I have two freedom slings (one ring sling, one "pouch") which are quite easy to use (you just wear them like a sash and stick baby in). There is a freedom slings website which shows the different types, and i bought the ring one off chocbunnies and the other off ebay second hand- I ended up bidding £12 for mine but some have gone for a lot less (more like £6). As i carry S in the cradle hold (ie across me) I have to remember he's there so i don't hit his head or feet on door frames etc . I have a moby wrap which i intend to use in a while to carry S in an upright position when out and about.

I don't believe it. M drank the formula and then went straight to bf again.I just hope she doesn't pull off and start screaming again like earlier

looby, what do you have to do about the hernia? sounds terrible but i'm glad it's not bothering her.

i really should use a sling. ATM i have only a baby bjorn which Harper seems to like but I never think to use it. duh. i borrowed a sash one for DD2 but had to give that one back to my friend.

Hi all
Sorry a me post. Am really struggling. No sleep last night A fed almost all day and night yesterday and DH couldn't settle her either. She's fed so much my boobs feel empty when do I start worrying she isn't getting enough food and thinking about formula? She is filling and wetting nappies ok.

Other thing is that she won't settle on me just roots and roots... How am I goingto manage tomorrow whendh goes back to work tomorrow?

Sorry, me me me just feel crapola today too tired

looby I've been using a wrap sling (like Moby), because my ring sling was hurting my back too much and because C prefers to be carried in more upright positions. I'm very happy with my sling and wished I had it with my other 2. Back then I had a babybjorn, which really hurt my back too and which my dc outgrew really quickly. My wrap is surprisingly supportive for something that really is just a big piece of fabric. Whatever type you get, do get a sling, it really makes life with a young baby so much easier. Here's a useful page to help you choose a sling.

tummum llare shall we set up a f/b thread to arrange our shopping trip?

C's a messy eater too. She always manages to get milk all over her face by the end of a feed I also have to put a muslin on my lap while she's feeding too or she gets milk all over my clothes too.

have just posted a pic of M's hernia. I did have an appointment with paeds at the hospital but they sent a letter to my doctors cancelling it with a note to say that they didn't treat baby hernias! perhaps they are waiting for it to go down on its own. I have another appointment booked for 5th Aug.

Sorry you're having such a tough time running sounds like the situation I was in about 4wks ago

runningm could she be having a growth spurt? The more she feeds the more milk you'll make in the long run, introducing ff at this stage could interrupt that process. It usually takes a few days for your body to catch up with milk production. Have you tried fenugreek yet? That's supposed to boost your milk supply and I've heard good things about it.

Oh and now I remember: what's wicking? I've never heard that word before.

Thanks for the comments on fleece liners too. I think I'll give them a miss. I've got the motherease rikki ones and a totsbots one (I've got some bamboozles). I might try the motherease airflow now. The other 2 never really had nappy rash. I don't think I even bought a tub of sudocrem, the sample pot in the bounty pack was enough to last me their whole nappy days, but if C carries on the way she is I might have to invest in a bigger pot.

Thanks looby and Belgian am on the fenugreek and keeping up my own fluids as much as poss. Prob is a growth spurt just feels unrelenting other thing is she keeps pulling away then getting frantic to get back on - head waggling and getting hands in the way etc. Can't swaddle her as she hates having arms covered

Mine have always been swaddled with arms out, try it!

Yes to fb thread for our meet-up, belgian and tummum. How exciting!

Typing one hand; G on boob and fending off B.

Hi ladies.

Trying to catch up a bit but thought I would post while I could and then read some more if I can.

My HV called today to see how I was. She then said she was going to talk to my GP to see if he could see me as soon as. GP called me back and asked me to come in an hour later. So I went in (also to check on babyS thrush as it is not getting better).

I spoke honestly and openly with him even though it did feel very weird. Turns out it is PND. He said he is glad I spoke now rather than later. So he has prescribed me antidepressents (at a half dose) and wants me to come back next week. HV is also visiting in the morning. I cried so hard when he said it was PND. I though why me? Why someone who loves being a mom more than anything and loves her babies so much? I spoke to DH and he is shocked. He said he didn't think I was lying once but just though 'oh everyone has a bad day' or 'its just one of those days'. Maybe I was not being 100% open with him either. Nervous about how I will be when I take the pills but praying they make everything better. Still trying to take it in myself.

Sorry for a me post there.

Hope everyone is having a great day...

llare tummum the thread is up on f/b.

emmab I hope the anti depressants will help. Even if it's just a short course, they might just give you that pick me up to cope.

runningm Ooh the hands. C sometimes lets go when she's on fine to start sucking her hands. At work those little baby hands and arms can be a pain too! I tend to tuck her arms under her side. Having slightly saggy boobs can be a bonus too, I sometimes trap her arm under my boob

Ooooh emmabemmasmom well done you for talking to your GP - so sorry you have PND, but its probably a huge step forward that its all out in the open, with your GP and HV helping you. Big hug

I haven't heard from polony - I did email her a couple of times with no response, so have kind of left it, without wanting to look like a bonkers stalker..

M sicked up all over the sofa today... and down my back... and in my hair (just found a dried chunk, mm) siiigh. Bless her, she's quite snotty, there was bits of phlegm in it (sorry, TMI) so maybe she gave herself a good clear out. About to go and give her a bath... hope that will help too with all the steam.

Dp is in the pub. When can I go to the pub? He better not be smoking AGAIN.