August 2015 Babies Club

Dobbit

We have our 6 week check on Tuesday. I weighed him in the chemist the other day and he is 11lbs already!! Doing grand, my mam is a lifesaver, she gives me a break a few times a week. Finding it very hard being home alone all the time (baby does not count as company) esp since I can't drive for a few more days. Baby is adjusting ok to forumla, he is pretty gassy though and tends to get upset by farting. I thought maybe he had colic but he seems to have calmed a little the last day or two. He slept 4 hours in his moses basket last night, thank the lord.

VandC

I hear you on the loneliness. Think that's been the biggest thing since OH went back to work. That and the cabin fever. I find that the LO seems to be never full so when it's feeding time it goes on for hours. Literally. So can't get out and when she finally is done I can wash myself eat some food (which I only get to half chew) and then it's time to feed again. I know they say bf would be hard but I never expected this.


Sorry rant over :-/

emka1984

VandC wrote: »

I hear you on the loneliness. Think that's been the biggest thing since OH went back to work. That and the cabin fever. I find that the LO seems to be never full so when it's feeding time it goes on for hours. Literally. So can't get out and when she finally is done I can wash myself eat some food (which I only get to half chew) and then it's time to feed again. I know they say bf would be hard but I never expected this.
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Sorry rant over :-/

It'll hopefully get better! I'm hoping so too :-)
Think about all the bottle sterilisation, warming, etc etc... at least we have none of that :-)

spottybananas

I definitely recommend going to any local mum and baby groups near you or if you are living rurally and can't drive yet try fb groups, especially for bf because you can chat and moan and get support I started going when baby was 3 weeks old and 5 months later have made some great friends and between meet up groups, swim classes and pilates we have 3-5 outings every week, work allowing and not including visiting new friends.

Find things to binge watch, I watched a whole series of Masterchef in about 3 days when I was breastfeeding and sitting around all day early on.

VandC

emka1984 wrote:

It'll hopefully get better! I'm hoping so too :-) Think about all the bottle sterilisation, warming, etc etc... at least we have none of that :-)

Its about the only thing keeping me going! Dread the thought of that on top of all that. Have discovered my new pet peeve is emptying the dryer. LO's clothes are so tiny it takes an age to empty and fold a load :-D

VandC

Tried the local bf support group but no one turned up! And cos its on in the morn it can be difficult to get to. Have contacted local groups to hopefully try get involved in something and meet new ppl, so fingers crossed something comes of that! :-)

spottybananas

Most groups are on in the morning alright, mine are at 9.30, 10, 10.30 and 11. As they get a bit bigger you get better at being organised People are often late to them, often arriving up to an hour after the start time, you don't have to be exactly on time.

emka1984

spottybananas wrote: »

Most groups are on in the morning alright, mine are at 9.30, 10, 10.30 and 11. As they get a bit bigger you get better at being organised People are often late to them, often arriving up to an hour after the start time, you don't have to be exactly on time.

What's the best way to look for mum andbaby groups?

borderlinemeath

emka1984 wrote: »

What's the best way to look for mum andbaby groups?

My PHN told me about a local one near me, and also she says if that one doesn't suit there's plenty of meet ups posted in the local doctors surgery notice board.

spottybananas

Yes I was told about a HSE bf one, I was added to an fb group for another, I heard about a Cuidiu one, and then I researched swim classes and pilates with baby and found both on Facebook too. Noticeboards in health centre, hospital, or hotels that hold meet ups and stuff.

emka1984

I am part of a few Facebook groups alright and got a few bf groups from the nurse... I just thought I'd ask in case there were other ways too.

I'm planning on the swimming classes too as it seems like a fab idea. I'm also, however, a bit apprehensive about leaving home early - for now it seems like mission impossible. The little one appears to be hanging off my boob for most of the day - the closeness is lovely but it's really exhausting!

Dobbit

I find I'm spending less time washing, sterilising and feeding than baby was spending glued to the boob so for me, I don't mind the extra work. Still feel guilty but my god the freedom. Milk still hasn't quite dried up though so he still gets a little mad at me that he can't have it. Yesterday was his first day with no breastmilk at all now that I'm only pumping once a day

Macha

I'm also mostly on the formula. I ended up having a tough caesarean and spending a few weeks in NICU with my little monkey unable to breastfeed, all of which means my milk supply is pretty low.

I've finally made my peace with combination feeding and stopped beating myself up about it. Now if I could just find some proper information about formula online without having to tick the 'Breast is Best' notice (AKA the I'm-a-bad-mother notice) on formula websites.

Dobbit

Macha wrote: »

I'm also mostly on the formula. I ended up having a tough caesarean and spending a few weeks in NICU with my little monkey unable to breastfeed, all of which means my milk supply is pretty low.

I've finally made my peace with combination feeding and stopped beating myself up about it. Now if I could just find some proper information about formula online without having to tick the 'Breast is Best' notice (AKA the I'm-a-bad-mother notice) on formula websites.

Seriously?! I didn't know they do that! Ugh.

Marz66

emka1984 wrote: »

What's the best way to look for mum andbaby groups?

This link has a list of BF groups in each area. https://www.breastfeeding.ie/Support-search/

Re not being ready to get to the group on time, the BF group is one of the only places u can go where u don't have to feed baby before u go, u can feed baby as soon as u get there if baby will agree to go into car seat! I used to give mine a soother for the short journey to the BF group. It didn't work every week mind u but some weeks! Don't worry about how u look either, it's just other BF mums there who know what it's like.

Dobbit

Anyone got a letter from children's allowance yet? I registered baby 10 days after he was born and haven't heard a peep yet.

irishgirl19

I haven't got anything dobbit,now in saying that I only registered her last week but they told me I should get something within 10 working days

VandC

Dobbit wrote:

Anyone got a letter from children's allowance yet? I registered baby 10 days after he was born and haven't heard a peep yet.

Once I registered the LO it took ten days till I got the form

Dobbit

VandC wrote: »

Once I registered the LO it took ten days till I got the form

Hmm I'd better get on to them so

VandC

Anybody else having a rough time with 'tummy time'? My little one screams the place down when I try to do it and can't be soothed. The only way to stop the screaming is to end tummy time. Any tips?

spottybananas

VandC wrote: »

Anybody else having a rough time with 'tummy time'? My little one screams the place down when I try to do it and can't be soothed. The only way to stop the screaming is to end tummy time. Any tips?

Are you putting baby flat on the floor? Put baby on your chest and lie back, this counts as tummy time too and babies much prefer it. I found using a sling was great for strengthening baby's neck as well as everything else, he hated actual tummy time on the playmat until he was well able to hold his head up.

Neyite

Mod:

Any overdue ladies still to give birth in here? If not, then I can move your thread to the Newborn and Toddlers forum so you can continue chatting.

irishgirl19

I got a letter out today with baby's ppsn but nothing re child benefit?

borderlinemeath

Neyite wrote: »

Mod:

Any overdue ladies still to give birth in here? If not, then I can move your thread to the Newborn and Toddlers forum so you can continue chatting.

Don't think Ms Tootsie has posted yet with news of her arrival?

VandC

irishgirl19 wrote:

I got a letter out today with baby's ppsn but nothing re child benefit?

That comes about five days after the pps letter.

Dobbit

I rang child benefit earlier and they said my letter was only sent last week, hopefully it will arrive in the post tomorrow.

VandC I haven't really been doing much tummy time other than with him on my chest, but we got a playmat today as a gift which is designed specifically for it so we'll see how that goes. Baby is very very sturdy so I'm not too concerned about it yet.

emka1984

VandC wrote: »

Anybody else having a rough time with 'tummy time'? My little one screams the place down when I try to do it and can't be soothed. The only way to stop the screaming is to end tummy time. Any tips?

My little one is not mad on it either - on the floor, but likes strengthening her muscles when on my chest! :-) she's extremely strong and so I don't force her to tummy time on the mat too much. I try every now and again to see if she feels better about it. Last time I tried she was actually happy enough for a few minutes

emka1984

Lord I'm so slow! I only got to register my little one last week! Lol... I guess it's still a bit of waiting for me in terms of child benefit so! :-)

Dobbit did you get what you were waiting for?

Dobbit

emka1984 wrote: »

Lord I'm so slow! I only got to register my little one last week! Lol... I guess it's still a bit of waiting for me in terms of child benefit so! :-)

Dobbit did you get what you were waiting for?

Yeah it came in the post the day after I rang them, almost a month after I registered baby. I tried to fill it out on their website but it's beyond useless, had to fill in and send back the form so god knows how long until I get it.

Dobbit

How's everyone getting on with sleep? Baby is so windy getting him to sleep or nap is a bloody nightmare. He fights his sleep and has to be rocked or bounced to sleep and even then he will wake up with wind pains shortly after. He won't burp no matter what we do, he's getting better at it week by week so I hope he will be able to settle himself at some point...