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Waves is determined to keep winning now that Acrobat has arrived.

988 replies

wavesandsmiles · 28/07/2013 12:21

So, Acrobat did actually arrive (only just) on the last thread. And he is here and lovely!

Links to previous threads:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/a1670597-So-DH-said

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1745551-DH-said-DH-left-waves-is-still-being-sick-but-into-the-third-timester

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/a1801734-Waves-is-winning-Here-comes-the-Acrobat

OP posts:
themidwife · 01/08/2013 16:33

Yellow poo is excellent yes! It sounds like it's all coming together!

BerylStreep · 01/08/2013 17:55

waves you are so busy with C at the moment, I think it is a bit unreasonable for lodger 2 to be huffing and puffing, when your baby isn't even a week old.

Perhaps longer term it might be an idea to have regular house meetings to reiterate the rules / discuss how things are going.

pointythings · 01/08/2013 18:10

Congratulations on the arrival of lovely yellow poo! Grin

wavesandsmiles · 01/08/2013 19:25

Ouch! Really need C to have a decent feed on my right... Have been block feeding as I'm sure bright green poo was caused by oversupply meaning he was only getting foremilk when I was swapping for each feed. Seems to have done the trick. And sorry for all the poo talk but no one to discuss it with in RL!

I baby wore properly for the first time, just went down the road to the small supermarket for tea bags (haven't drunk it in months and now I want tea all the time). That was with my bargain £10 moby wrap. Came home to find a friend has left a card and a baba sling as a gift, so I may try that tomorrow.

Off to try rouse my gorgeous little thing to take some more milk. Not only ouchy but I look very unsymmetrical Smile

OP posts:
MissStrawberry · 01/08/2013 19:32

Non symmetrical breasts are all the rage doncha know?!

PinkGirlsMummy · 01/08/2013 19:34

It might help to express some milk from sore side before you feed. That helped me when I was finding bf really sore im the early days x

themidwife · 01/08/2013 19:39

Yes definitely hand express a bit off to soften the areola before you latch him on otherwise he'll bob on & off & get frustrated, plus it'll hurt more if he can't get a good mouthful of breast tissue.

TigerSwallowTail · 01/08/2013 23:56

I found lansinoh worked wonders for me, although that was for cracked nipples. My midwife also recommended cabbage leafs for sore boobs and says there was research behind it too, not just an old wives tale.

CurlyFox · 02/08/2013 07:24

Morning, how was your night?

themidwife · 02/08/2013 08:40

Yup it's the salicylic acid in dark green cabbage that works for engorgement. Doesn't do much for nipples though - lansinoh is the best for them!! Smile

thistlelicker · 02/08/2013 08:56

I've spent all night hand expressing with a mum with a baby who is tongue tied! Nothing more
Rewarding seeing a mummy's face knowing she's providing for her son! Good luck today op!

themidwife · 02/08/2013 09:08
Smile

How are you this morning Waves? Any relief?

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 02/08/2013 09:50

I was told your own breastmilk is good for sore nipples.

Good morning waves hope the sun is shining and your family are all thriving, you need a nice spell of calm.

AgathaF · 02/08/2013 09:54

That's true Donkeys - it's the antibodies in it that help with healing.

MissStrawberry · 02/08/2013 09:56

Hope you have a nice relaxing day with only positive things happening.

It is DD's birthday so might not be on much this afternoon. Will be thinking of you though.

JaxTellerIsAllMine · 02/08/2013 10:36

Morning lovely waves and everyone BrewBrewBrewBrewWineWineWine

Hope your boobs aren't as sore today. I'm sure with all the fab advise you will be fine.

Snuggles for c from me.

wavesandsmiles · 02/08/2013 10:48

I smell awful today - but it is only because of the large savoy cabbage leaves sticking out of my top Grin

I remembered "nose to nipple" and suddenly it all seems a lot easier. Am also using the rugby ball hold some of the time which is working for both of us, and the engorgement is lessening so fingers crossed that is progress. Bit worried that his poos are green again so I have nappies lined up to show the midwife when she arrives (at some point between 8 and 4 today - hopefully soon as I want to go and register his birth which is a 20 minute or so walk away)

I've also been expressing just a little tiny bit, and letting the milk stay on the areola etc, and drinking fennel tea. And copious amounts of the nipple cream (I was given some called biofem I think).

More sleep last night - C started cluster feeding earlier, so I went to sleep at 11.30, he woke at just before 2, then I went to sleep again at 3, then he woke at just before 6, then instead of staying awake I went back to sleep with him, and woke up just before 9. Unfortunately I had very very vivid and bad dreams about twunt, so woke up feeling shaky and terribly upset. It's hard to box up bad feelings when they sneak out when you are sleeping Sad

Hopefully it will be a quiet day, just waiting for the midwife, then we will get the chance to walk to get the birth registered. It is a nice walk, largely through an open park, so if I take it slowly that will be some good exercise. I have been walking around with him in the baba sling I was given yesterday, and it seems very comfortable and he is well settled in it, so we will use that I think. The car seat is heavy, and so I would rather walk where possible as my stomach muscles are painful and carrying the car seat, change bag, handbag is a bit much. Whilst I am waiting in I need to look up ways I can sort out my abdominal muscles as they are sore, and keep pulling when I do normal things like picking bits up off the floor.

Oh, and the older DCs were fantastically helpful yesterday Smile AND lodger 2 popped into the lounge and had a little chat - he was super friendly. I think I have been over sensitive Blush He has had a terrible week at work with really long hours, and I now think that is why he has been huffing and puffing. He thinks C is sweet, and was shocked I am so tired as he assumed he was sleeping all night as he hasn't heard him at all (his room is directly above mine). So I am a bit relieved that the little grizzles haven't been particularly audible.

Thanks to all those who have been sending cards and gifts - I need to go through my inbox and reply properly, but just grabbing the odd moment to sit down at the computer at the moment!

OP posts:
MissStrawberry · 02/08/2013 11:21

I understand where you are coming from with the upsetting dreams. I once woke up and slapped DH then wouldn't talk to him all day as he had cheated on me in my dream. I was unsettled for hours. Same as when I dreamt about an ex. Try not to make it more real by giving it any more thought.

Hurray for lodger 2 being more friendly and considerate.

themidwife · 02/08/2013 11:40

Morning lovely Waves!
Sounds good in terms of positioning - yes - nose to nipple, head free & tilted back, tummy to mummy ie his whole body in a straight line from crown to rump facing you & chin & cheeks touching your breast. You might see a little rim of areola just above his top lip but no more.

Dreams can be painful but good to get those fears out. Hope mw visits early & you can have a gentle walk Smile

wavesandsmiles · 02/08/2013 12:23

The midwife just left. He's just dropped 3oz in 6 days which is marvellous apparently, so a healthy 7lb exactly today. He had just woken up as she rang the bell, and needed his nappy changing - runny and yellow and she said it was perfect, and not to worry about green nappies - apparently with the heat little ones are feeding just for hydration at the moment. So long as there are yellow ones too. Heel prick test was done, and then of course he was hungry. She said he is feeding beautifully - can hear him swallowing really well, and he looks like he has been doing it for years. My positioning was great, although she suggested a pillow under my arm when doing the rugby ball hold. Immediately she did that it felt more comfy!

So, I just need to worry less and have a bit more confidence in myself because the feeding is spot on. She thinks he is absolutely gorgeous too Smile

I also have the rest of the day "off" now, so I will get my little walk, and maybe even go for a cup of tea at the cafe in the park on the way back. I am ignoring my list of jobs and intend to spend today and tomorrow just enjoying being a mum of 3, and settling into my new life, especially now I have had the confidence boost regarding feeding.

OP posts:
themidwife · 02/08/2013 12:32

That's great Smile

Allalonenow · 02/08/2013 12:39

Pleased for you that the feeding is going well now, don't run out of cabbage leaves mind!

Take it easy on your walk later, try to have a break half way, somewhere in the shade.

Your plan for quiet days sounds just what you need, in fact I think you need a lot of quiet days, not just one or two. Take care.

AgathaF · 02/08/2013 12:41

Ah that's brilliant. Enjoy your relaxing and restful afternoon.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 02/08/2013 12:47

Smile Lovely update.

Thumbwitch · 02/08/2013 13:01

Oh waves :) - just so happy to read your lovely positive news! xx