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July 2019 - Thread 2

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GabbyGal · 14/03/2019 18:11

@Bunnybaubles @loujonesy @BeckyButterfly @Mayjane5 @Jummynbean @Squeakybubbles26 @Mrsmidge0505 @rosyedith @Mrsmummy90

Hi ladies, thought I’d start another thread as the original one is closed and don’t think anyone has started a new one yet? I’m sure there are more ladies I should tag!

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Squeakybubbles26 · 19/08/2019 05:42

@FairyDust92 oh no way! How long do your feeds take in the night? Nights ok we've had 2 feeds tonight tho unlike the 1 the night before. It's so hard to tell how the nights going to go. I know if we make it to between 2-3 it could be a 1 feed a night which has happened a few times. Well I don't know if it because when I asked a week or so ago they didn't have an appointments left around her 6 week mark, so they said to call or whether this is the new thing you have to do. I hope it's not tho! Ha that's like us, I was trying to work out if the jabs would fall on the week we're away but luckily she'll turn 12 weeks a couple of days before so hopefully can get it done then. When do you go away? Where you off to?
Aww how lovely, I do love the real smiles and giggles too! 🥰 we haven't had a non windy smile yet, my partner said he has but I think he's winding me up because he had everything first with DD1 lol!x

FairyDust92 · 19/08/2019 11:05

Haha Awh bless. We are both getting there with the nights 💪🏼. Feeds can take between 20-30 mins, how about you? I can't fall straight back to sleep after though as he has a tendency to be sick sometimes after his feed but like an hour after so I wait for about an hour as I'm scared he'll choke 😔. It might be the case with the appointments. I booked mine end of July because when I tried in July their appointment book doesn't go that far ahead apparently 🙄 where i work to make appointments I can a year+ for appointments...
we're only going away in the UK. how about you? We go in October x

FairyDust92 · 19/08/2019 11:05

@Squeakybubbles26 forgot to tag you in the last post 😂. Also your DH is definitely winding you up 😂😂

Squeakybubbles26 · 19/08/2019 12:57

@FairyDust92 feeds take about 30-45 mins including winding. Thankfully she goes back down quite quickly afterwards tho. Oh no way, I bet that's a worry for yourself. DD1 was a terribly sicky baby - actually up until about a few months ago she still had sicky periods especially if she had a cold, hiccups, laughed a lot or cried 😂 my god looking back it was awful! Thankfully LO isn't sicky thank god!!! Is your LO a sick a lot after feeds or only at night?

I know dr's are a right pain! It's makes you wonder why they can't book further in advance? And keep some open for emergencies!

Same here 😃 we're going to Cornwall in October. Our first as a family of 4! Mind you I need a holiday!!! 😎 x

FairyDust92 · 19/08/2019 14:52

@Squeakybubbles26 that's good she settles down straight away my LO does too 99% of the time.
Yeah very worrying. That's the thing he isn't a sicky baby 🤨 sometimes he's like a little hamster and stores the milk in his chubby cheeks!
Gosh you had it bad! Don't think I'd cope with the constant worry!
Urgh getting appointments is just a headache in itself!
Second that! Well needed holiday! Oh we're going about an hour away from Cornwall 😂

Bunnybaubles · 24/08/2019 11:22

Great to see you're all getting on great and little bubbas are settling in. Bit jealous of the holidays you have booked 😂
I had my 6 week check last week, c-section burst open again!!! Had to go to hospital just for them to say they wint stitch it back together, it's best if the gaping holes knit themselves together... eventually. I'm expecting a bloody awful scar! Im still on antibiotics and still have a few holes 🙈
My lo had her 6 week check with the HV, all went great. She is giving me big smiles too which is amazing 😍 Unfortunately, we think she may have mild Anorectal Malformation. Her little bum hole is right next to her little vagina hole so looks like her rectal tube developed next to the sphincter muscles instead of through them. She has her 8 week check next Thursday with the GP so I've to mention it then.
Shes doing great tho, still waking once through the night to be fed. What formula do you all use? I was giving her Aptimail Pro but she always had such a sour sicky smell despite bathing her so I switched to HIPP organic. She isnt a stinky baby anymore lol so it was definitely the Aptimail! Apparently it had extra fish oil. Emily prefers the HIPP anyway so it all worked out.
I've just registered for my new module at uni. This should be interesting with a 1 yo and a baby 😱

FairyDust92 · 24/08/2019 12:00

@Bunnybaubles oh bless her 😔 I'm not sure what it is but can they do anything for her? How come they didn't notice it at birth because they check their bum holes don't they? Well they did with mine.
Ouch that sounds painful! Why on earth won't they stitch you?! Surely that's more prone to infection!!
Glad to hear your LO is doing good! My LO is 7 weeks today! Where has time gone?! He sleeps through-ish! He goes down about 9:30 then I try to tip him up at 12 but he has none of it so don't do it anymore! He then wakes about 4-4:30 and will go back down until about 8-8:30 so can't complain he has his own little routine now.
Have you been on antibiotics since birth?
Had my 6 week check with the doctor and all is good ☺️ he has 8 weeks jabs booked in, dreading that I'll be a crying mess for sure! After that jabs I can book his 12 week jabs in so hopefully should be the week before we go away!
That sicky smell is awful isn't it! My son always feels the need to burp pretty much in my face when I'm winding him!
The smiles are lovely aren't they! My LO has proper smiles now started around 5 weeks but now I'm getting all gums and I love it 😍!

Ohhh what module are you doing and good luck! You'll have your hands full but of course it's all worth it in the end!

Squeakybubbles26 · 24/08/2019 19:19

@Bunnybaubles ouch that sounds painful, like @FairyDust92 said I'm surprised they've left it due to infection! Glad LO 6 we check went well, what will happen regards her bottom area? That's good during the night too, it's nice when you can kind of have a little routine :) ours varies some days she'll only have 1 feed and others she'll have 2! Think it depends how much she had before bed! The last 2 nights we've been up extra early tho :( she had a feed at 4.50 back to sleep about 5.40 then DD1 just up after 6 😩! We use aptamil 1, never noticed any fishy smells mind however il keep a sniff out lol. At least the hipp agrees with her tho :)
Fair play with up taking a uni course! What you doing? Ive been watching to many birth and baby programmes I now want to work with them - could quite happily be the health care assistant (have cuddles but I'm not to important lol)!

@FairyDust92 how's things with your LO? We had our 6 week check thankfully that went well! Just waiting for the jabs! However it works out we have one when she's 8+3 days but the next lot will have to be after holiday as we are away when she's 12+3 (they said that was ok but do you know when you want a 2nd opinion)!

FairyDust92 · 24/08/2019 19:26

@Squeakybubbles26 things are good thank you! He's such a character I love his little traits 😂. How's your LO?

That's good to hear! My LO will also be 8+3 on his jabs. That's okay though isn't it?

I'm sure a week out will be fine. Mine should be a week before we go. Will you take your LO swimming? If there is a pool of course

Squeakybubbles26 · 24/08/2019 20:48

@FairyDust92 I love how they develop little characters already 😊LO is all good tho thanks!
Yeh I think it's ok to be late, they said you can't have them early. We just miss the 4weeks later :/ ill confirm with the HV when I see her that it's ok.
Yeh plan to take LO swimming whilst away, hopefully before actually. I didn't take DD1 until she was 6 months but actually reading into it and nhs say you can. Are you planning to goswimming?x

FairyDust92 · 24/08/2019 22:15

@Squeakybubbles26 it's amazing to see!
Glad your LO is doing good! I can't remember if I ever asked what you called your LO? 😳
Sorry what do you mean you'll miss the 4 weeks later?
I don't have HV until he is 1 now? 🤨
Oh that's good! I heard it's best not to take them swimming before the 12 week jab? But I don't know tbh! If he has had his jabs then I might take him in. How's your LO in the bath?
My LO absolutely loves it. He only cried once on his 2nd bath he even falls asleep in there now! When I was pregnant and I'd go in the bath he went nuts! Do you think that's why he likes it not sure if they can be linked lol x

Squeakybubbles26 · 25/08/2019 00:44

@FairyDust92 someone went to bed early so we're up for an early feed tonight 🙈 LO is called Evie ☺️ what's your LB called?

I meant as she'll have her jabs at the 8 week mark but because we're away during her 12 weeks (the week she'd be due her next jab) she won't have them til she's 13 - If you get me.

Oh the HV was meant to come during her 6 weeks - as I now - but she's on holiday. At your 6 week check did they weigh him? I was really surprised they didn't weigh Evie. Actually I haven't had Evie weighed since she was 11 days old (bad mummy)! Mind you with DD1 I had her weighed more regularly but this time round there seems less clinics and feel it's more of a hassle 🤔.
However I plan to take her to a clinic on Tuesday when her sister is at nursery!

Oh I never heard that, that's good to know about swimming. I used to believe they couldn't go before any jabs however after searching the nhs site it said they could. Who knows - mind you prob with DD1 I was a lot more anxious/worrying and with Evie more relaxed (poor thing)!

Evie enjoys her baths yes - well for a matter of 5 mins max I say! It's quite nice she shares them already with big sis! We have one of those little bath seats (best invention ever) I couldn't use one of those baby baths! Not enough hands 🙈 aww bless him falling asleep, he must feel extra relaxed! I love the clean baby smell after 🥰 and the johnsons shampoo is divine could smell her head all night ha! I wonder if it is linked, they do say they can remember music (not sure how true this is) however I noticed DD1 was more relaxed listening to music I played when pregnant :/ who knows!

FairyDust92 · 25/08/2019 01:24

@Squeakybubbles26 haha oh bless! My LO is asleep but I'm awake 😂.
Well if the NHS say it's fine I'd go by that!
Yeah I saw a funny picture the other day about 2nd babies or any baby after your first. I can't find the picture but it was the first child having these lovely set up milestone pictures and the 2nd child just having a post it note stuck to their had saying 2 months 😂😂.

Oh I get what you mean about the jabs now!

Yes my HV did weigh him, I asked her to. With less and less clinics about its more awkward to get them weighed! When he was last weighed 2 weeks ago he was 10lb something ☺️. He's getting all chubby now he's such a little squidgey I love it!

Good she likes the bath. Aww bless I bet they love bath time together!
Tell me about it! The baby seat is amazing. What one do you have? I got the angel care one and think it's brilliant. Also love how it's all plastic means it has less chance of going mouldy like the netted ones.
Never tried the Johnson's one just have the baby Aldi shampoo as thought it smelt the same as Johnson's when I smelt it at half the coat haha!

What nappies do you use?

My little boy is called Milo ☺️. Evie is a lovely name and not very popular at all. Love it x

Squeakybubbles26 · 25/08/2019 04:42

@FairyDust92 the problem with early nights is more feeds 🍼 😴 hate the nights you can't sleep! I think I've seen that picture actually! As horrible as it sounds it's so true 😞 your so busy trying to keep 2 children alive the poor 2nd one misses out - well doesn't miss out you know what I mean 🙈

Did your GP or HV do the 6 week check? Aw lil chunky bubba, I love their little squidgy legs!

I've heard good reviews about that angel bath seat and they look like they'll last a long time as well! We got gifted a Mothercare one (which is netted). We had the same with DD1 but a different brand, they do mouldy like you say after a while so will prob have to invest and buy a new one in time. Drying them out is hard as well. Just thankful it does the job! That's good to know about the Aldi shampoo! Can't fault Aldi a fraction of the price on like everything! We actually use Aldi nappies! You? I told my husband to buy the size 2 ones last week whilst shopping and was shocked that you could get 44 for like £1.80 or something! Pampers would be like £8! Ouch!

Aw Milo, what a lovely name. Milo isn't very popular around here either, is it your way?
Evie is quite common down our way. Did you both always agree on Milo, or know it would be? X

FairyDust92 · 25/08/2019 08:17

@Squeakybubbles26 that's the problem they take forever to dry out! I'm sure by the time it goes mouldy you won't need it anyway.

Ah no sounds like you were up a bit last night. Finally fell asleep around 3, he woke for his feed at 4 so I woke my partner. He now has woken up at 8.. again partner is doing it. I do It all week. This Mumma needs a rest 😌.

My doctors done the 6 week check. I saw HV 10 days after baby was born then 2 weeks after that. Been signed off until Milo is a year old now.

Aldi nappies all the way for me! When he was first born i was using pampers as had brought a few big bags on offer for something like £3. Yeah Aldi don't sell size 1 big packets anymore so we moved up to 2 then realised they were 7-11lbs so would be fine anyway. Even if I get 3 packs of nappies and a box of wet wipes from there it comes to under a tenner! Love it! They're very good nappies to! We have only had a few leaks and that's because Milo is a volcano erupting when he poo's 😂.

Evie isn't popular here at all. I went to school with an Evie but since then haven't met anyone with the name and she was the only Evie in the whole school infants through to secondary!
Thank you ☺️ yes Milo was always our boys name that we both agreed on instantly. When he was born there was no hesitation he looked like a Milo. Did you always agree on Evie?
The girl name I would've chosen would've been Atlanta. What boys name would you've chosen?

Squeakybubbles26 · 25/08/2019 19:18

@FairyDust92 fingers crossed it lasts a while. Oh yeh I remember now with DD1 when she was sitting up she sat in a plastic seat thing with legs! Cor the stuff you forget 🙈

Could you not sleep in general last night? No more early bottles here ha! Well if we can help it messes up the nights to much! Ha fair play to your partner! Our deal is I deal with Evie and if DD1 wakes in the night he deals with her! However I'm an early bird so I get up with the girls because let's say if my husband doesn't get his sleep we all know about it! Or he's just lazy one of the other 🙄

Ah my doctor done our 6 week check but they also like the HV to as well, but that will be & weeks by the time she comes! Oh the yearly checks I remember them and the can your baby pick up a raisin and put it in a bottle kind of Q! You wait! lol!

I know I can't believe how cheap they are! :) it's when they get bigger and you get less nappies for the same price tho 🤔 haha oh dear, have you had many explosions out and about? There the worse! Does he poo frequently?

It's funny how names vary across the country! What's a popular girls name by you? Hmm to be honest we didn't even think of a boys name, I did like jack and Harry etc (very common I know) but once we knew we were having a girl we started to think of girls names and cor we couldn't agree on much! We had several favourites and even up until the week or so before we weren't 100% but once she was here We were like yes Evie! :) but it still didn't feel right saying it! However she's def an Evie now for sure! It's so much easier when you can agree on names, it's like you have something to refer to from the get go instead of it lol! Atlanta that's beautiful never heard of it before tho, very pretty and unique x

FairyDust92 · 25/08/2019 20:06

@Squeakybubbles26 no I couldn't really sleep to be honest. It was quite hot aswell which didn't help! Poor bubba has been hot all day even in a nappy. Meant to be 27 degrees for the next 2 days too 🥵. What's the weather like near you?

Sounds like a fair enough plan whatever works for you 🙂. You have 2 to deal with so you have your hands even more full 😂. I am constantly telling my partner don't fall asleep with the baby it does my head in and sometimes feel like I could punch him the face (I wouldn't of course!) 😂

That's good they like to do it that way. Yeah bubs had his HV at 5 weeks. Love my HV she's such a nice person.
A raisin in a cup?! 😂 how random!

I know maybe they think as they're bigger they will use less nappies! Definitely not the case!
Milo goes 1-3 times a day usually just the once but on a bad day he might do it 3 times 🙊. How about your LO? Yes we have had one explosion! Lucky we had finish shopping and on the car park level there were toilets and baby change. He vomited all over his car seat before though that was so scary as he was choking on it 😔.
Whilst we're on the subject of 💩 how scary is your first one after birth!!! 😂

thanks yeah we love that name! If I ever have a girl she will be called Atlanta ☺️.
Olivia, Isla, Esme etc are all names very popular here 🙄.
It's funny when you know a name you love then your baby is here and they suit that name perfectly. I just looked at him and was like yep you're a Milo. I hate the spelling Mylo though I don't know why!

Think I have found hopefully alternative way for work so I don't have to put him in nursery, fingers crossed 🤞🏼 xx

Squeakybubbles26 · 26/08/2019 03:58

@FairyDust92 I hope you've managed to sleep better tonight! Thank god our night is loads better too! Only just woken for her first feed 😁! It was boiling yesterday wasn't it, reached about 28-30 here and you really noticed it in the sun! However the shade was perfect! Today think it's meant to be sunny and a bit cooler then tomorrow about 24 and cloud! Anything between 20-25 is ideal 😊. Do you enjoy summer? The heat? Aw poor Milo, does he get irritable in the heat? Haven't noticed the heat to bother Evie much, she does get hot mind it's trying to keep them cool that's the hard thing.

It's so hard when your tired trying not to fall asleep with baby on you isn't it. That's why I go on my phone after a feed whilst her milk/wind settles. Do you find milo sleeps better on his front/back? Evie is definitely more comfy on her front (we only ever let her do this during the day and we're next to her or she's led on us sort of thing)

You wait, you'll be like does it matter if he can do this! Think it's related to problem solving! I have a friend who's daughter is a day younger than my eldest and when she had her 10month-1 year check up she told them they were stupid questions and it's not exactly going to affect her going to school or university is it 😂

That's good at least he's regular! Even if with the added explosion! Evie goes once a day usually but strains lots before hand, on a really good no tummy problem day about 2-3! The amount of nappy changes in the boot we've done, however it's good timing either before we leave somewhere or just before we arrive thank god! Oh that must of been scary, was you traveling at the time? Oh no one prepares you for the after birth poo! It's like giving birth all over again 😂 think I was more scared of that actually haha!

Ooo that works well on the work/nursery front. It's scary you've got to plan and think ahead so much isn't it! :(

Sorry for the ramble...

FairyDust92 · 26/08/2019 11:57

@Squeakybubbles26 I don't really like summer even though I'm a summer baby. I'm all about the winter and wrapping up 😂. Do you like summer?
Milo also woke at 4am for a feed. Then woke up at 8 just done a bit of shopping. Managed to get him this little suitcase from matalan for holiday reduced from £14 to £7 when I got to the till it was £4 bargain! Still 28 here today! 🥵 aww that's good she isn't bothered by it. We're going to take a walk down the seafront later and maybe pop into the pub for a Coke. We live right near the sea which is good! I did sleep a lot better thank you.

Yeah I also go on my phone mainly because I wait about an hour as I'm worried he'll be sick. At the moment he sleeps on his back. I am paranoid about him being on his front and I hope he doesn't ever go on his front!🤞🏼
Does it worry you on her front?

Haha your friend has a point! I only have one friend with a baby! Well he's 2 so a bit limited. Going to start going to baby groups in September as my sister has a 2 year old so we'll go together ☺️

Oooh not done a boot change yet I'm sure it will come!! 😂
They choose their moments don't they! Haha!

Yeah so I never thought about it but the line of work I'm in I can move over to agency and as there is a lot of demand in the area for what I do there is always work! So I contacted a few and they got back to me and said when I'm ready to come have an interview etc just to pop in. I worked out if I do weekend work I can make what I did in my old job which was full time mon-fri 😳 as it's agency it's about £15-£20 an hour so my partner can have Milo. Hoping it works out like this. You also choose when you want to work etc so a lot easier!

Squeakybubbles26 · 26/08/2019 18:15

@FairyDust92 Oo I love the wrapping up in autumn and winter and cosy nights! However I do like the warm sunny days - not to hot but sunny and dry is perfect for me!

Aw his first suitcase and that's a bargain. Matalan does some alright stuff! It's funny their clothes don't fit DD1 that well either to big or just bad fitting however they fit Evie perfect so far 🤞!

Ah I'd love to live by the sea, your very lucky! Does it get busy where you are? We used to pop down the beach loads when we lived in Surrey! However now our only decent beach (if you can call it that) is Weston super mare 😂!

Evie sleeps on her back at night, but during the day if she's doing tummy time or led across our laps and falls asleep on her tummy we just keep an eye/don't leave it. I'm more relaxed this time round, so prob would of worried more with DD1 however I don't worry as much if you get me. I've read threads on here when people say drs have said for their LO's to sleep on their tummy at night!

Ah that'll be nice for you and him to go to baby groups, I did a few with DD1 which was nice. However haven't looked into much this time round as there's 2 to contend with/entertain. However quite glad we see a lot of DD1 friends outside nursery to keep her busy/myself some adult attention lol!

The job situation sounds perfect and ideal! Saves on childcare costs as well so win win! Least you get longer with him too :) id love to do 2 days a week work ☺️ x

FairyDust92 · 26/08/2019 19:49

@Squeakybubbles26 I'm really hoping all goes well and my plan works out for me to work weekends 🤞🏼!

I see what you mean about matalan clothing! Milo is still in newborn from there and it's still big on him! Picked up my sister a few bits as she is due in a month! 😍

It does get busy in the summer but not massively only really people from neighbouring towns as where we live it's a small town. Not so small you know everyone but small for a sea side town.
Currently sat in the seafront pub having my 2nd post baby drink since he was born! 😂 he's just done an explosive poo so daddy has taken him to be changed 😂.

Yes definitely I'd be the same 2nd time round I'm sure (or maybe not 😳) I'm a worrier/over thinker pre baby!
What doctor advises that!!!

It's good your DD sees her friends outside of nursery and definitely agree on the adult company! Before we all go insane and speak fluent baby! 😂 x

Squeakybubbles26 · 26/08/2019 20:01

@FairyDust92 oh how I'd love to be in the pub right now! I couldn't wait for a glass of Prosecco once LO was born! Enjoy your drink 🍸

Aw bet that's lush your sister due not long after you. Does she know what she's having?

It's funny I was such a worrier with DD1 always checked the net, Mumsnet about everything, faking the HV about her sickyness and crying you name it. But poor Evie I'm much more chilled know what's normal and more relaxed. It's good to worry though, proves you want the best for your LO! (Not that I don't of course 🙈)!
I think the dr have the tummy advice because the child would only sleep like that and not on their back and they said you both need to sleep to function, others have said to help with reflux etc. What does your LO sleep in at night?

You end up looking crazy talking to yourself/baby in public at times! So any adult company is a bonus lol x

FairyDust92 · 26/08/2019 21:12

@Squeakybubbles26 we're back now he's bathed and having his bottle before bed. I'm more of a cider girl but I swear I cannot find koppaberg or rokerdlik (however you spell that one!) in any pub! Tbh I drink anything but Prosecco is a no no! 😂

Oh then I understand I thought they just suggested front sleeping!

No she doesn't, we both didn't find our ☺️ brought her some baby bits today and kept seeing things for Milo but had to resist he has too much he hasn't worn yet! I just keep buying clothes I've even brought so many 3-6 🙈.

I think the first it's like learning how to do everything. With anymore you have you're a pro at it 😂

I know! I'm always speaking baby! Milo loves it so I'll just be a crazy person until he can understand how to speak properly in about 2 years. I'll have to retrain myself how to speak properly 😂.

Have you left your LO with anyone yet?

Milo sleeps in a next to me crib I don't have the side down though. I got the side one which doesn't fully go down as I knew I didn't want it attached to my bed but it goes low enough so he is safe in and can't still see me. It's still right next to my bed just not bed level or attached. I keep it a little bit away as I'm scared I'll throw the duvet on him! I opted for this as it's a bit bigger than a Moses basket and I noticed the inside on the Moses basket I looked at all had loose fittings of fabrics inside! Found a lovely one the other day... typical! 🙄 tbh it was a boys one and I didn't know I had a boy so wouldn't have got it anyway 😂. He also has his purflow in the next to me crib. I cannot recommend it enough! First night back we tried him in just his next to me but he was having none of it. Put him in his purflow and he slept like a dream! So glad I brought it in pregnancy! What does your LO sleep i?

I'll attach a pic of what he looked like on his first night and what he looks like in his purflow now. He's mr chill, honestly!

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Squeakybubbles26 · 27/08/2019 02:01

@FairyDust92 Oo I like a good cider too, strawberry and lime 😍! I never used to like alcohol especially wine then I had DD1 lol and alcohol seemed like a naughty treat and didn't have to go out if you get me!

Ah I love buying baby clothes, it's hard to resist and there's so many adorable bits out there! Thankfully I don't have to buy much for Evie, poor thing being 2nd born lol! However she's been spoilt by family and friends she's got a bigger wardrobe than me I swear! I can't wait to buy matching dresses for the girls! Oo maybe for holiday hmm... got me thinking now :)

Ha I wouldn't say I was a pro, as a parent you wing it either way lol! I just def feel a lot more relaxed this time round!

It's better to be a crazy women engaging with your child than ignoring them
:( at work we had a meeting on the importance of interacting/talking to babies from a young age etc. And if they don't have that communication/interaction they can struggle so much later on it's like their brain doesn't develop properly it was so sad to think there are parents out there that don't speak/interact with their babies :(

I left Evie at 9 days old to go to a music festival/summer local thing like 10mins from our house. She was with my mum and step dad so knew she was in capable hands and back then she slept loads and was more easy I swear. I did have proper mum guilt tho, but also wanted a bit of me time and it was nice just having a night out with my husband. I haven't really left her since tho. Have you? Mind you with DD1 in the whole nearly 3 years I think she's been left with a babysitter at night possibly 3 times!

I wanted one of those next to me cribs, they look really comfy and spacious. Do they have a good mattress in them? We tried a Moses basket with DD1 and she wouldn't sleep in it the mattress is like so thin so we ended up buying a crib and using a sleepyhead in it which worked a dream. We've used that from day1 with Evie and she prefers being in their than her rocker. Aww milo is a little cutie, look at his little baby cheeks 😍! I see what you mean chilled out boy! Couldn't get any more comfy!

FairyDust92 · 27/08/2019 07:21

@Squeakybubbles26 haha. It is a naughty treat! 😂

Oh that's nice! Ahh you have to get them matching dresses!! 😍
Of course. It's a sibling rule you get the hand me downs! I have my eye on a blue joie lx stroller and I thought well if I have a girl she'll be in a blue buggy. Milo was here first, it is what it is 😂. Plus who cares if a girl is in a blue stroller, not me!

Oh my gosh! Imagine not interacting with your child! That's so bizarre! It's sad to think there are children out there who don't get that 😔.

You shouldn't have mum guilt, you're allowed you time to! Haha. No i haven't left him yet. I'm like a protective bear over her cub. I'm grizzly too! Lol.

The next to me crib mattress is okay! I felt it would be quite hard for a newborn though.
These sleeping docks are an absolute dream!
Yeah agree Moses basket mattress's aren't the best!

Hahah! Thanks! Someone else mentioned his chubby cheeks. I love them they're all squidgey 😍🥰 All I ever get is 'he's big, what have you been feeding him' it really f*cks me off! He's nearly 2 months old ffs 😒 and plus if he is packing more weight, who cares? 😂 don't you hate how some people think they can just comment? What am I supposed to do cut him back on formula! 😂🤨