October 07 babies!

It was lovely to meet Nikki and Monster yesterday! Monster you missed Anyssa's tantrum! She was not nearly as well behaved as young Rex and Tala! They are very handsome young men!

I thought I might have had thrush on the nipple a few weeks ago, but I think it was a milk blister now. We had no other symptoms and I didn't really want to treat us both if it wasn't actually thrush. I did put some yoghurt on my nipple - I felt nice and cool and soothing!!

Great to hear your dinner went well Nikki.
I should get some time away from my little poo bum over the next few days. DP is home for a 4 day weekend and then i'm off to Mums for a week.

Anyssa is crying during feeding quite a lot now. Any ideas? I've tried burping, gripe water, making sure she isn't too hot. I was thinking that maybe she has had enough, but she always latches on like she wants some more, and then starts wriggling and crying. changing sides doesn't seem to help...

I don't mind people asking if a boy or girl, but I do hate them calling her "it" or just assuming one or the other. Joy wears blue but then we don't like pink much at all. I feel like it's dumb that girls must wear pink and boys must wear blue - I hate that rule with a passion! there are so many other cool colours out there, but neutral clothes are hard to find
Joy had her first shower! She didn't cry but didn't LOVE it either...still got some cute photos

DJ I am 99% sure she is tired. Lauren does this too during her evening feeds. If she starts doing it I pop her in her cot without the feed and she will normally have a nap for 45 mins or so and then she has a big long feed. Even if it means you are delaying her feed, she will feed better if you put her down for a sleep! I think they are actually hungry but are too tired to feed as it is quite tiring for them!

Just adding I am pretty sure this will cure the problem! It does for me!

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DJ Luke does the same thing and it is tiredness here too!!

DJ, Rex also does this when he is tired. Its a fiscious circle isn't it Good luck with the sleeping issue By the way, Anyssa was well behaved too!

Monster, I'm pleased Tala survived this jabs. Hopefully he doesn't have a too unsettled afternoon.

Kabe, Eva might be at a stage where she wants to play first before a feed. Sometimes Rex isn't up for a feed straight away and other times I can't get a boobie in fast enough!!! I've come to the conclusion that BF isn't meant to be straight forward!

Manz, I am very lucky to have a DH that is hands on. He sees it as 'special' time for him and Rex. But in saying that, he hasn't had to change a dirty nappy yet!

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OMG it is so humid tonight. I checked the temperature in Eva's room at 6.30pm when I put her to bed and it was 27.5 degree's! No wonder she didn't want to sleep this afternoon. Was pretty tired so settled quickly tonight, thank goodness.

I've been lucky to have DH home for the past month, as he's a teacher. Not looking forward to him going back to work, as he's been such a big help. He's much better at changing nappies than me!!

Manz - Would be awesome if I could 'scab' a ride We do have a car normally but it's off the road due to gearbox troubles (wont be fixed for another 3 weeks or so) and we indeed have a car seat for Miss K

What time on Monday are we talking? Our house is a bit difficult to find, I'll have to give detailed directions

My golly has it been hot today, Keziah would not take a nap because the humidity in our bedroom was awful even with the fan on and all the windows open.. she went to bed a little later this evening as well so she was really tired and fell asleep as soon as her wee head hit the mattress.
We bought a bouncinette off TradeMe for $20 during the week so she has spent majority of the day in there keeping cool..It's good to get her out of our arms for a while, so we can have a cuppa or something to eat without eating or drinking over her
I have an announcement too... After all my b*tching about not wanting to breast feed anymore due to bad nipples/mastitis/over supply etc etc and giving it till Keziah was 3 months old she's 3 months 2 days old and I'm still persevering *wOOt* haha, I'm pretty stoked with myself, and Miss Keziah for being gentle to me during feeds so as not to stress me out

Oh stink bum bum head - I can't come on Monday for coffee. I remembered last night I am looking after my niece.

hey neeks. go you with the breastfeeding
the troubles you've had sound alot like mine... 1st i had the cracked and bleeding nipples and had to use a shield, then infection got in and i got full blown mastitis in both breasts, after 4 weeks of antibiotics i still had a huge lump in the right breast so had to see a specialist THREE times to have the lump drained by fine needle... thank goodness for health insurance coz that cost $900 all up!! oh and then because of the antibiotics i got nipple thrush and that is still slightly lingering now... such a b*tch. BUT after all that i am still BF'ing too

A couple of pics of wee Eva.

With her fav Xmas present!