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July 2014 Babies Club
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What a little cutie! We have 2nd round of vaccines on Tuesday and I'm dreading it! Baby Merkin had a really off few days about a week ago but it coincided with a leap so we cuddled through it. Has been in great form, permanently beaming until today again when his little gums are driving him mad the poor little thing. Not effecting his (gargantuan!) appetite but he's in a bit of discomfort which is hard for him and us. Just gave some of this for the first time this evening and he responded very well to it thankfully so I'm delighted, the poor little chap had most of his chubby little fist in his mouth earlier
http://www.boots.com/en/Ashton-Parsons-Infants-Powders-20-Sachets_1674/0 -
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We have Sophie the Giraffe which he likes to munch on!
Have also been using the Teetha gel which he definitely likes as he smiles every time I rub it in. Am friendly with the pharmacist here though and she has twins and another little one (all under three!!!) and she recommended the powder because it has a little bit of an anaesthetic effect on the area you rub it on and lo and behold put it on today and it calmed him very quickly and he was all smiles again so definitely worth getting! 0 -
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Abi and the Bears are doing well enough. Abi herself is teething strongly for the past two weeks, but no sign of the actual tooth yet. Very much the worst parent in the world as health nurse has told me that Abigail is overweight, drinking too much milk to be safe or healthy and to boot, the large amount of tummy time I am doing is not enough as Abi will not lift her head very far off the floor (even though she has FULL control when I have her sitting on my knee).
Unfortunately the relactation hasn't worked beyond a few drops and I started to get feverish and dizzy so had to stop. Apparently, according to the health nurses (I am now dealing with three of the same opinion), I didn't try hard enough, but will know for next time.
Now onto real life - which is perfect. Abi is a beautiful soul, so pleasant - always smiling or silent-laughing (the giggle hasn't quite come out yet). She loves people, old and new. Adores when people sing to her! She still sleeps through the night despite the teething and is easy to entertain while I get housework done, stopping occasionally to ask her for the craic
We adopted a puppy last night - big step for us since Shadow died. Two dogs in the house with a baby isn't nearly as hard as I had imagined, I love a big and bustly home!
Lastly, I got my results for my repeat exam from college - I'll be receiving my degree a week from tomorrow :cool:
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Betsie_xr3i wrote: »Wow shasha sounds like your doing great welt done on your degree x from lookin at that pic your beautiful baby is not overweight x what does she weight now?
16lbs8oz at 13 weeks (3 months) old tomorrow
I know she isn't really - she is a great grubber, and will naturally weigh more, especially since she wasn't a small baby from birth! She's also quite long!0 -
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Ocean Blue wrote: »How did they check neck strength? That's what I'm worried about. Not doing enough tummy time here. I read that by 3-4 months they should be using their arms to push the head and shoulders up. My lady has a very strong neck but no way can see push up on her arms!
Neither can Abigail, and if you lie her against your knees while lying down, she sits the whole way up herself (and subsequently can't stop so goes the whole way forward till you catch her. She doesn't need any head support now, can hold it for a good ten minutes when walking around in someone's arms and can keep it steady when turning around to have a look at something. But she still lies face to the mat during tummy time
I imagine nearly 17lbs of weight is very hard to manouver on the floor with no help!
Do we make the 3month apps ourselves or do they get sent out?0 -
ShaShaBear wrote: »Neither can Abigail, and if you lie her against your knees while lying down, she sits the whole way up herself (and subsequently can't stop so goes the whole way forward till you catch her. She doesn't need any head support now, can hold it for a good ten minutes when walking around in someone's arms and can keep it steady when turning around to have a look at something. But she still lies face to the mat during tummy time I imagine nearly 17lbs of weight is very hard to manouver on the floor with no help!
Do we make the 3month apps ourselves or do they get sent out?
Here they get sent out. I rang PHN to make sure we weren't forgotten and she said the next check is ages away (9 months?) so she leaves it to nearer the 4 month mark so as to shorten the gap between visits.0 -
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Ruben had his 3 months check up last Wednesday, he's 3mnths tomorrow. PHN rang me beforehand to agree on suitable time.
She measured his height and popped him on the scales. Checked his hips and soft spot on the top of head (don't know why). Checked his eyes with flashlight. Held him by his armpits/sides facing down to see if he's extending his back and attempting to raise his head (he is). Pulled him up by his arms from lying position to see if he's trying to pull himself up (he is). Practiced some tummy time - which he's an ace at. That's about it. And his height is 64.5cm that's +9.5cm from birth (90th percentile) and weight 6.680kg, +3.270kg (75th percentille). Basically he's tall, normal build fella and hitting all developmental milestones.
And he LOL'ed last Monday I mean he laughed out load a lot not just a giggle and looked very surprised with himself afterwards, he was so funny, I laughed too 0 -
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Has anyone else found their second period to be way way worse than the first??
I had my first at 11 weeks, maybe a tad heavier than previous but still relatively light and short. Now, exactly 28 days later I have another period but the floodgates have opened It's so so heavy. 0 -
I have a question too: how do bath your little ones? and how often? we have this bath tub from mothercare but it's getting a bit small now. he kicks a lot in the water and floods the bathroom. our main bath is big corner yoke and now with water charges looming we need some clever bathing solution :rolleyes:
no period here because I'm bf ft.0 -
I have a question too: how do bath your little ones? and how often? we have this bath tub from mothercare but it's getting a bit small now. he kicks a lot in the water and floods the bathroom. our main bath is big corner yoke and now with water charges looming we need some clever bathing solution :rolleyes:
no period here because I'm bf ft.
We bath twice a week, though GP believes once a week is plenty. I think bathing too often definitely causes problems by excessively drying out the skin in some people, but only you will know how sensitive baby's skin is.
I use the the Anglecare bath support. I find it great as you don't need to hold baby (I've a bad back). It will do until baby is a lot bigger. I just put a couple of inches of water in the bath and then use a cup to keep water pouring over baby so she doesn't get cold. Other hand washes with sponge. It's great having two hands free!
http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-angelcare-soft-touch-bath-support/2322m2600/type-i/0 -
I'm trying to give him a bath every 2nd day. once a week doesn't sound enough to me. he's getting chubby now and some skin folds are quite deep. Dirt accumulates in them and under the armpits. I wash his bottom in the sink on the days he's not having a bath.
that Angelcare bath support looks great but I'm afraid our babies soon gonna be trying to sit-up and it won't be safe anymore. I'm wondering if anyone here tried TummyTub? I've bought it but I feel a bit nervous about it because he's not holding his head up 100% yet.
and a little OT: Ruben havin fun - I replaced boring toys on the mobile with a cuddly whale
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and a little OT: Ruben havin fun - I replaced boring toys on the mobile with a cuddly whale
That is a great laugh!! Amazing!!0 -
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Ocean Blue wrote: »How is everyone enjoying maternity leave?? Hopefully we are all enjoying our babies - I mean being at home, not working etc.......
I'm enjoying baby and she is just great company but I'm starting to find it quite monotonous and tiring being at home and looking after her full - time. Last night I had serious Sunday night blues at the thought of my husband going to work this morning and leaving me here!
I had thought that the decision whether to take some unpaid maternity leave would be down to financial considerations BUT now I'm just not sure if I will even want to take it ðŸ˜:(
I often thought, while on maternity leave, that wouldn't it be lovely if you could go back to work within a couple of weeks after having the baby - and then go on six months paid maternity leave when the child was maybe 18-24 months old! Both you and the baby would appreciate it SO much more then! Imagine all the fun exciting things you could do ... and without the military operation involved in getting everything prepared before leaving the house! (I mean, of course there's still preparation involved, but they don't need to be fed and changed quite so often!)
I'm not ashamed to say I was delighted to get back to work after the six months! Part-time work would be the ideal, but it's not an option for me. It does take some adjustment, just being around people again all day every day. The first few weeks back at work, I had a constant nagging fear that I must have left baby behind somewhere! You get so used to them being almost an extension of you, at all times! 0 -
Quick update: Ruben has his first tooth! it came through the gums last Friday. it was a mad week with loads of tears and tantrums. hate all this teething lark.
Weight and height at 17weeks (also last friday): 7.400kg, 68cm.
Re: going to work
I didn't have a chance to find a job after finished my course last May (who would hire obviously pregnant woman???) . I applied for jobseekers two months ago - way too early. my partner kept going about my 'credits running out' so I was kinda bullied into it. I don't know how that system works. anyways I don't see myself going to work until my baby is at least 7-8months old. I wouldn't take anything more than part-time and it has to be local. this narrows my search significantly. I rather wear second hand clothes and drive old car than go to work ft and leave my baby with a stranger.
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