March 2015 Babies Club

ainy wrote: »

I echo what deedless said, you can only do what you can do! and you will prob get better rest and some sleep in your own bed rather than hospital which will make things better for you, **have some virtual hugs!**

deedless wrote: »

I think I read that there is a big hormonal swing around day 3 too which contributes to baby blues. As Ainy said, being home and comfortable and in your own bed should help a bit. Take it easy too though! Don't be up and down taking care of visitors. You and baba are the only ones you should be focusing on.

Crazy Cat Lady, I am in awe of repeat Mums. I've been so wrecked the last 3-4 weeks (with another 3-4.5 to go) that I just don't know how I could manage with a small person depending on me. As it is, my small dog is being short changed re walks and play and my partner has had to really step up into the breech.

Sittingpretty wrote: »

Don't be too hard on yourself, I burst into floods of tears the minute the PHN walked into my kitchen on my first. It's a huge overwhelming experience with your 1st baby.
On the breast feeding, I too struggled so much this time that on the Wed night my daughter was so hungry and crying, I couldn't see her so upset so I topped her up with formula, she is a milk MONSTER! She was difficult to latch and midwife said she may have tongue tie that I could get snipped. I'm not hugely militant on breastfeeding so this time I'm sticking to formula, she's happy, I'm happy and my nipples aren't bleeding and on fire.
See how you go, get all the help you can from midwives, lactation consultants etc. if you've to call them a thousand times to help you latch do. In my experience they're very helpful and eager for Moms to successfully feed themselves.
I don't think as mothers or even in media women do each other any favours by not admitting how difficult/life changing becoming a first time Mom is. We're too busy trying to portray the perfect image when sometimes on the inside we're like "holy Jesus this is hard".
Take help when it's offered and as it is your first, that old cliche is SO important, sleep when your baby sleeps!
I hope you're feeling much better today but if you're not then that's ok too. It's ok and normal to be exhausted, tearful, frustrated and all manner of things. It will pass, I promise

Also, if your nipples are very sore the Multi Mam compresses are a life saver if you haven't already gotten them

fall wrote: »

I had my second baby in January Kauto and what you are feeling is normal. Allow yourself to be emotional. I am breastfeeding and I kept all my visitors away until week three was behind me. The baby slept on me for those three weeks. Literally on my chest and she fed lying on me ( Google laid back technique). It maximised my rest and helped my milk come in. get someone to cook for you and eat very often( every hour have something). Have a good cry if you need to. Better out than in! Be kind to yourself x

ainy wrote: »

baby aoife born today at 19.35, 8lb 7oz!

had a tough 2days induction, got my waters broke this morning at 10. checked again at 12 was 3cm, used gas and air for 2hrs pains were really strong so got epidural (amazing result!), and checked post epidural and had gone to 6cm myself, checked after 2hrs and was fully dilated, lots of pushing, baby descended slowly so needed help, bit of suction and episiotomy and baby was born!

absolutely delighted, its so worth it in the end and my advice is to go with the flow and whatever is needed to get baby out safely go with it!

one very happy and tired mama and baby sleeping soundly at minute, nearly time for next breastfeed, will see how that goes!

ainy wrote: »

huge congrats baby pebble!! glad he arrived safely after what sounds like some experience!! welcome to motherhood, oh and happy mothers day to all!!

crazy cat lady wrote: »

Baby boy born at 8.41 this morning weighing in at a whopping 9lb 15oz!

25 minutes on the labour ward. He was really excited to meet his mamma!!

yamiki wrote: »

So, two days past due date, and I'll be induced Friday next week if nothing happens until then. I got a sweep done this afternoon though so fingers crossed it'll get things moving!