September Babies Continued

[divakotka]

Umm yeah I have been very busy and that's with three kids, so I can't imagine how those of you with 4 are handling things! Evan nurses around the clock during the day and at night his stretches go anywhere from 2-5 hours (closer to 2 though, lol). We've had a rough few days here because last Thursday I came down with a gum infection above my wisdom tooth. I had to start clindamycin on Friday, which is so powerful it wipes out all the bacteria. Well even though it's approved for breastfeeding, Evan still came down with diarrhea and a nasty diaper rash. Thankfully the dentist told me today I can stop the oral antibiotics and switch to local (otherwise I would have two more days left of that stuff). Both Evan and I are taking tons of probiotics as well and I have been taking Motrin around the clock for days now, or else the pain would radiate all the way to my ears and throat.
Let's just say that I am very paranoid about thrush as well because nursing is finally getting much better now that my big crack on the right side has healed. Turns out I was allergic to disposable nursing pads!!! After I switched to cotton and bamboo reusable ones, I started to heal! I wish I would have known that with DS1 and 2 because nursing was an absolute nightmare with them for the first 6-8 weeks (at which point I tend to ditch pads because I no longer need them, but I am only seeing the correlation now!).

Well it's been too quiet on here so I figured I'd write a novel to "entertain" those who still visit this board.

DS2 looooves his little brother.
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[Mum to three girls]

I'm not getting much sleep but it doesn't matter this week - next week the big kids will be at school which is a sort of mixed blessing - great that they're entertained for the day but it will be chaotic in the mornings. I THINK we've decided on Nicholas James for a name (after a week, lol) we both really liked Archie but it seems more of a baby/child's name than a grown up one. He's feeding a million times a day but I'm pretty good now at latching a baby and doing a few other things at the same time. My parents go soon but I must say they've been helpful when it comes to looking after the big kids while I get to know the baby.

My VJ has settled down after the burst vein but still sore and there's a black bruise over the mons pubis area. I don't think I'll be having sex for another few weeks! I can't wait to run again as well but the hospital physio said it's actually better for your pelvic floor to wait as long as you can so I'll give it the full 6 weeks.

Thorz, it's understandable that your mood is flat - you had a complicated pregnancy, a traumatic birth, continuous visitors and a husband who's constantly working. Can you organise things to let you get out with just Macie (or by yourself) for an hour or so? I think it's important to have some "me time" to look forward to.

Anyway, DH has taken the morning off and has taken the kids to the park. My parents are going to explore (with a shopping list, lol) and the baby is asleep so I'm going to hopefully join him.

[fish2012]

Girlsway that's what I think too but at the same time it's nice that they have a year together before ds1 starts school

Thorz everyone has read me the riot act re post partum blues do you have a friend you could chat it through with, you have had a rough road and its always stressful and disappointing to realise it was all baby weight some of it seems to be here to stay ;-) planning my first run today at 5 weeks it'll be very light. Give yourself some space to cuddle your beautiful bubba

Southern lovely name I'd go for it ;/) hope your getting some shut eye

Daltag whoop for washable breast pads, Naomi has the glue from a throw away one stuck on her hair!!! No idea how! Nappy change in the dark! Hope your big boys enjoying school
Love you awesome ladies

[Southern Butterfly]

Hi ladies I've been MIA and I know I've missed a lot. My dad passed away very unexpectedly last week and I've just been reeling from the shock. He was at DS1's soccer game that Saturday (he NEVER missed any of the kids games) then Sunday night I got a call from the hospital that he was on life support, by Wednsday he was gone. We were extremely close, talked on the phone everyday and never went for more than a few days without seeing each other as he lived close by. I'm just absolutely heartbroken that he's gone. I was by his side holding his hand as he passed away for which I'm grateful but I've never experienced heartache like this before. As an only child I've been completely overwhelmed planning his funeral and memorial service all by myself. He was too young for this. My boys were so close to him and it breaks my heart Julian won't remember him.

I want to say a very belated Congratulations to Thorz on the birth of Macie, she is very beautiful.

Here are a few pics I took this morning of Julian. As you can see he is all belly
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[divakotka]

Southern -- I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you begin to deal with this tremendous shock. I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through this without siblings.
I do have to say though that Julian is such a cutie! I am sure your gorgeous family will be a great source of comfort in the months to come.

I also just backtracked a bit and realized one of my posts never made it up. It was right after Thorz had Macie. I'm so sorry for the late congratulations Thorz! Macie is just gorgeous! I hope you will start to feel much better soon, physically as well as emotionally. Cut yourself some slack as far as keeping up with the household and the boys goes. The more you sit back the first 2 weeks or so, the faster you will bounce back. I know it's much easier said than done, especially with a DH who works as much as yours does. Please lean on the support from your church friends! And don't hesitate to seek professional advice if those baby blues are just too hard to chase on your own.

[fish2012]

Oh southern I'm so sorry for your loss what a massive blow that must be, I'm an only child and really dread being the only one left so I do really feel for you, your poor boys too lovely that they were close but sad they have to experience this loss

Julian is sooo cute! How big is he now he looks the same size as Naomi I haven't had her weighed thou but think she's about 8lb

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[Salsa]

Hi ladies, sorry I've been MIA. It's pretty busy here. But all going really well with little Darcey. She's a placid little thing - thank goodness!! Thorz, I always have the baby blues for a good 2 weeks. This time round I was upset I'll never have another baby. Even though my mind tells me I am done! The baby blues are so strong and I'd cry every time I'd think about it. But feeling more in control now of my emotions and definitely feel complete with my 4 beautiful children. Will always be clucky around pregnant women and newborns though. I just have to live with that!! Lol
As for sex, I am still not the least bit interested. And even though I never get my period while breast feeding I'm not risking it until I get my IUD put in at my check up in 2 more weeks. It would just be my luck that the firs time I DONT want to fall pregnant I will!!

[Salsa]

Sputhern, I'm so sorry to hear this about your dad. I hope you're holding up ok. Thinking of you x x x

[Mum to three girls]

I'm sorry about your dad, Southern. Hope you're holding up ok.

Where is everyone? A new baby = a busy time though.

[ladylaura1990]

Very sorry to hear about your sad loss Southern, if its any comfort I my self am a funeral arranger if you need any advice or support with anything please feel free to message me
Looks to me like all our little bundles are gaining weight, at 24days old my chubby Eadie had gained a whole 39oz!! Shes now 8.11 from 6.4 at birth. This week she gained just over 1lb!!! Very suprised for a fully breastfed baby.
I do have a question for anyone who may be experiencing the same or previously experienced it, Eadie seems to be perfect through out the day will feed quickly and settled until her next feed 3 and a half hours later but when it comes to 7pm she is so unsettled until around 11pm, she just wants to be latched constabtly to my breast, I thought maybe colic but shes not showing signs (knees up ect) she will scream until i put her on my breast wven if shes just had a feed. But come 11pm she will take her last feed and sleep soundly until 3/4am x