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Subject: 34467
Posted: 10 March 2012 at 11:08am

Wow - one year (or thereabouts) since all our bubba's started arriving. Been a whirlwind that's for sure!]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:08:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=5786483&title=march-2011-babies#5786483 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : *Tumbleweed* ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=5785438&title=march-2011-babies#5785438 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 06 March 2012 at 11:47am

*Tumbleweed*]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:47:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=5785438&title=march-2011-babies#5785438 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : hey! welcome to other March 2011...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1404049&title=march-2011-babies#1404049 Author: HWilliams
Subject: 34467
Posted: 02 November 2011 at 4:03pm

hey! welcome to other March 2011 baby mamas! our little girl was born 08 March, and she's a bundle of joy (most of the time!!!!)

here's to happy healthy babes :)



Edited by Kelz]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:03:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1404049&title=march-2011-babies#1404049 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Anyone lurking here... Isla is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1389623&title=march-2011-babies#1389623 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 9:24pm

Anyone lurking here... Isla is up for baby of the day.... pleeeassseeee vote for her :) x]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:24:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1389623&title=march-2011-babies#1389623 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : It is like a ghost town Mirsty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1388783&title=march-2011-babies#1388783 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 September 2011 at 9:20pm

It is like a ghost town Mirsty - used to be so busy!

But if anyone is lurking - Abby is up for baby of the day today - if you could vote for her that would be great! (she is second but catching up!)

:D]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:20:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1388783&title=march-2011-babies#1388783 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Geez...its like a ghost town in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1388409&title=march-2011-babies#1388409 Author: mirsty
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 September 2011 at 9:01am

Geez...its like a ghost town in here now!! You are so right LL!!

I remember when I'd get home and check my emails and there'd be like 80 new posts!!! ha ha.
]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:01:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1388409&title=march-2011-babies#1388409 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Boo ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1388272&title=march-2011-babies#1388272 Author: bumblebee
Subject: 34467
Posted: 15 September 2011 at 7:13pm

Boo]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:13:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1388272&title=march-2011-babies#1388272 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hi, i&#039;m from the Due March...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1387933&title=march-2011-babies#1387933 Author: bex_mills
Subject: 34467
Posted: 14 September 2011 at 10:47pm

Hi, i'm from the Due March Facebook page, just thought i'd come in here and see if I could get some more votes for my daughter Mikaela who is competing in the baby of the day competition today. She's coming a close second at the moment so any and all votes are huuugely appreciated]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:47:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1387933&title=march-2011-babies#1387933 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hello, I haven&#039;t been in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1387533&title=march-2011-babies#1387533 Author: lizzzzie
Subject: 34467
Posted: 14 September 2011 at 12:26am

Hello, I haven't been in here before but I have a wee man who was born on the 12th of March I also have a 2 year old so am part of the June 2009 thread, like Lisa, so thought I'd pop in and say hello! It's pretty quiet in here though huh, is there some kind or facebook group instead? ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:26:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1387533&title=march-2011-babies#1387533 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Goodness it&#039;s quiet in here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1384824&title=march-2011-babies#1384824 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 06 September 2011 at 5:43pm

Goodness it's quiet in here lol.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:43:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1384824&title=march-2011-babies#1384824 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : My girl Emilie is up for Baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1373316&title=march-2011-babies#1373316 Author: Bexta
Subject: 34467
Posted: 09 August 2011 at 8:52am

My girl Emilie is up for Baby of the Day today so we'd love it if you voted for her ]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:52:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1373316&title=march-2011-babies#1373316 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : i will add u ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1372026&title=march-2011-babies#1372026 Author: greenstone27
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 August 2011 at 9:00pm

i will add u ]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:00:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1372026&title=march-2011-babies#1372026 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : *Lurker* Hi ladies, I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1370745&title=march-2011-babies#1370745 Author: AngeC
Subject: 34467
Posted: 03 August 2011 at 7:27am

*Lurker*

Hi ladies, I'm offically in the feb thread but my wee boy was born on the 5th March. Just wondering if I would be able to join your FB group as be good to get to know some of you. Thanks in advance. I'm Angelene Cramond. My profile pic is of my wee man Oliver.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:27:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1370745&title=march-2011-babies#1370745 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : *watches tumbleweeds fly by........]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1368380&title=march-2011-babies#1368380 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 28 July 2011 at 10:24am

*watches tumbleweeds fly by..... * so much more action on FB]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:24:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1368380&title=march-2011-babies#1368380 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Im in the group. Ill try add...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1368144&title=march-2011-babies#1368144 Author: greenstone27
Subject: 34467
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 6:22pm

Im in the group. Ill try add you too.

Guest_53549 are you on facebook?]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:22:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1368144&title=march-2011-babies#1368144 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : New Mum here, my son, Darius was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1367889&title=march-2011-babies#1367889 Author: Guest_53549
Subject: 34467
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 9:34am

New Mum here, my son, Darius was born March 25th after 56hours of labour, weighing 10lb 10oz.

Happy to find a group of mums with babies of a similar age

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:34:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1367889&title=march-2011-babies#1367889 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Guest-44435 l am totally useless...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1367518&title=march-2011-babies#1367518 Author: tibby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 26 July 2011 at 2:04pm

Guest-44435 l am totally useless and have no idea how to add you. I pm'd Bexta and she added me. Maybe try that.
]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:04:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1367518&title=march-2011-babies#1367518 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hi there, would love to join the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1366637&title=march-2011-babies#1366637 Author: Whike
Subject: 34467
Posted: 24 July 2011 at 12:26pm

Hi there, would love to join the fb group please, I have twin boys born 24 th march. Would be great to chat with other mums with bubs a similar age. Also have a little boy who is 2 and a half. My profile name is Kelly Dale and my profile pic is of my husband and I, he is wearing a blue to and mine is a pinkey co our. Cheers! Or I could add someone?]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:26:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1366637&title=march-2011-babies#1366637 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Wow it is really quiet in here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1363735&title=march-2011-babies#1363735 Author: B,E&Rsmum
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 July 2011 at 11:45pm

Wow it is really quiet in here now. I guess most of us are fully on FB now.
lil_lease next time you pop on you'll have to update us on this new flatmate of yours.
Things are great here apart from Riley having a bit of excema which is spreading so back to the doc we go.
]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:45:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1363735&title=march-2011-babies#1363735 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : hi ladies,just a quick message...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1361756&title=march-2011-babies#1361756 Author: Guest_44362
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 July 2011 at 9:47pm

hi ladies,just a quick message to let you all know Im back sorry its been a while.Lots of things happening here.I'll post a longer message tomorrow hopefully and catch up with what our beautiful march babies have been up to ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:47:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1361756&title=march-2011-babies#1361756 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Aww Lease, hope you remind the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1359772&title=march-2011-babies#1359772 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 34467
Posted: 08 July 2011 at 9:50pm

Aww Lease, hope you remind the flatmate that its your home, and you get more time to play catch up with us! Or just catch up[ on FB, saves trying to find time to catch up on both sites

Have found a bit of a pattern with feeding, just 9 more days til i reach the same amount of time I managed to last with Jae (B was fully FF by 5 weeks so I wont even compare that!) before I stopped expressing, I was unable to get her to latch on after 3 months, so I'm pretty happy to have surpassed that and still be able to BF partially, even if it is with the help of the supplementary nursing system! Been taking lots of pics to keep those images... nothing beats looking down and seeing him fall asleep happy and warm with a full belly, and holding on tight like im his blankie ]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:50:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1359772&title=march-2011-babies#1359772 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey ladies, haven&#039;t been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358926&title=march-2011-babies#1358926 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 10:58am

Hey ladies, haven't been around muchj lately, haven't been able to use the computer because our new flatmate is on it all day!]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:58:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358926&title=march-2011-babies#1358926 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Thanks Rebecca Tayler iveadded...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358522&title=march-2011-babies#1358522 Author: RJB00
Subject: 34467
Posted: 06 July 2011 at 2:56pm

Thanks Rebecca Tayler iveadded you as a friend on FB:)]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:56:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358522&title=march-2011-babies#1358522 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hi,l would love to join the FB...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358330&title=march-2011-babies#1358330 Author: tibby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 06 July 2011 at 8:59am

Hi,l would love to join the FB page too! Can l search for one of you and add as a friend. I'll add you Bexta if that's ok :-)

I had my 2nd baby on the 2nd March. ]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:59:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358330&title=march-2011-babies#1358330 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : ---Edited by notajaffa ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358013&title=march-2011-babies#1358013 Author: dumdeedoo
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 2:17pm

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Edited by notajaffa]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:17:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358013&title=march-2011-babies#1358013 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : done ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358000&title=march-2011-babies#1358000 Author: greenstone27
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 1:55pm

done ]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:55:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1358000&title=march-2011-babies#1358000 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hmmm had a hunt for you Jade but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357999&title=march-2011-babies#1357999 Author: Bexta
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 1:51pm

Hmmm had a hunt for you Jade but couldn't find you with that profile pic. Have a hunt for me (there's a pic of me holding Emilie with a black background) and add me.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:51:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357999&title=march-2011-babies#1357999 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : .Edited by greenstone27 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357995&title=march-2011-babies#1357995 Author: greenstone27
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 1:44pm

.

Edited by greenstone27]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:44:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357995&title=march-2011-babies#1357995 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Sure thing! Now that FB has changed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357978&title=march-2011-babies#1357978 Author: Bexta
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 1:24pm

Sure thing! Now that FB has changed the way the Groups are done you'll need to be friends with someone that's already in the group so PM me your name or add me as a friend - Rebecca Tayler then I'll add you ]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:24:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357978&title=march-2011-babies#1357978 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : *Lurker* Im from the April forum....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357972&title=march-2011-babies#1357972 Author: RJB00
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 1:19pm

*Lurker*

Im from the April forum. is it possible to be added to the FB page? Its nice to interact with other mummies:)]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:19:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357972&title=march-2011-babies#1357972 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Thanks guys. Bexta added me yesterday....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357776&title=march-2011-babies#1357776 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 05 July 2011 at 6:52am

Thanks guys. Bexta added me yesterday. Yay!]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:52:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357776&title=march-2011-babies#1357776 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : yes karen, join us on FB! It&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357707&title=march-2011-babies#1357707 Author: kabe
Subject: 34467
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 9:11pm

yes karen, join us on FB! It's a group for Jan-April mums and most are from OB ]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357707&title=march-2011-babies#1357707 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Karen I tried to find you, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357293&title=march-2011-babies#1357293 Author: RubyBaby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 8:53am

Karen I tried to find you, but could only find one that seemed the right match... in Lincoln NZ?? But it doesn't have the option to add you as a friend.
Perhaps add me Jennifer Stone (profile picture is Jacob in blue top lying on his tummy).
I don't know how to search for people using email address.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:53:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357293&title=march-2011-babies#1357293 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey ladies, I guess no-one is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357260&title=march-2011-babies#1357260 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 6:38am

Hey ladies, I guess no-one is posting here anymore huh? Could someone perhaps invite me to the facebook group ... I miss you all I'm Karen Burton and my email is robertk3@lincoln.ac.nz Thanks.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:38:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1357260&title=march-2011-babies#1357260 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Big problems with sleep here today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356638&title=march-2011-babies#1356638 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 01 July 2011 at 11:33pm

Big problems with sleep here today too. Well we did do the move into the cot - and there's so much more to see there.... Had to get her up and do a few swift rocks to calm her down at one stage and put her back down. But the move had to happen. Gosh knows what we'll do if we go on holiday... She's not very transportable. Will have to get a portacot and train her before we go.


One really good thing I learn about settling... is to give them a really good swift rock if they are worked up, and then a slow one, a fast one etc etc (push if in pram) and then just before they fall asleep you should be down to almost no movement... ]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:33:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356638&title=march-2011-babies#1356638 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : RubyBaby wrote: they like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356370&title=march-2011-babies#1356370 Author: kabe
Subject: 34467
Posted: 01 July 2011 at 3:45pm

Originally posted by RubyBaby RubyBaby wrote:



they like to leave them to resettle up to about 4 1/2 hours, but if they don't get them up, otherwise, if they are asleep at 5 hours, wake them up.



That seems like a very long time to keep resettling! I'd also want to refeed in that time. So pleased you found it helpful. I might try some of your settling suggestions, as Anahera will only sleep on me. Today plunket suggested rocking to sleep in her pram, so my arms get a rest!

Have to dash, but back later to comment more ]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:45:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356370&title=march-2011-babies#1356370 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Ruby - thanks for sharing that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356311&title=march-2011-babies#1356311 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 01 July 2011 at 2:32pm

Ruby - thanks for sharing that info about Mothercare, sounds like it is really working for you, which is great.

Our coffee group had a visit from Ali Voysey-Jensen yesterday (a Tommee Tippee Tea-Time Talk) and it was great. If you get the chance to have her visit, I highly recommend it. She's kind of a baby whisperer type person, as well as having been a lactation consultant and paediatric nurse, and has some really useful tips for all the stuff we keep talking about here (like settling etc). She gave some really good tips about helping Emma self-settle, and they seem to be working ... she's fallen asleep by herself twice in the past 24 hours which is unheard of!

AFM, I have nearly got Emma fully weaned onto bottles now. Only one real BF, first thing in the morning, so I'm really happy with that. Hopefully I'll be able to drop that feed too in the next few days.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:32:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356311&title=march-2011-babies#1356311 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Not impressed we are the bottom...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356047&title=march-2011-babies#1356047 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 30 June 2011 at 10:18pm

Not impressed we are the bottom of the page... sooo *bump*

After all, our March group is the best!! ]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:18:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1356047&title=march-2011-babies#1356047 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Wow - quiet in here! Guess everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1354378&title=march-2011-babies#1354378 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 28 June 2011 at 2:24pm

Wow - quiet in here! Guess everyone is using the Facebook page more (must admit I'm there more often than on here - in some ways it's just easier!)

RubyBaby - Glad you are seeing an improvement in Jacob after visiting Mothercare.

Oh bugger, reflux symptoms reared their ugly head again yesterday and having just put Abby down the poor thing is crying again in that horrible "I'm so uncomfortable and don't know what's happening" way - better go check on her.

Hope everyone, and their bubs, are well!

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:24:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1354378&title=march-2011-babies#1354378 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : OMG I feel for all you women not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1352373&title=march-2011-babies#1352373 Author: RubyBaby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 24 June 2011 at 12:01pm

OMG I feel for all you women not living in the Waikato/BOPish area!! Mothercraft is fantastic... I am so confused as to why they don't have them all over NZ!!I am actually going back for a second week because they haven't quite fixed Jacob yet!


Ok this is their way of doing things, and at first I was really not keen, but I have seen an improvement in Jacob, so I am going to do my best over the weekend and see where we go from there.


My problems were that Jacob was feeding every 1 1/2 - 2 hours and was not sleeping through the day. He was sleeping 11 hours at night without waking, but we have established that this was due to pure exhaustion!


So.. they say to let a 3 1/2 month old baby go 4-5 hours between feeds - for Jacob he should be sleeping most of the time between feeds, and should only be up for a maximum of 1 1/2 hours - put to bed sooner if showing signs of being tired.


They are adamant that babies should be wrapped - tightly! Up to the age of about 6 or so months.


So put baby to bed, once (if) they start crying leave them for 10-15 mins, then go in and check they are still wrapped (Jacob was forever getting out of their wrap until they let me use my miracle wrap), and check that they haven't done mass poos (a quick sniff of the air will tell you this - don't need to worry about little bit of poos, but lots and this might be what is upsetting them. Only pick them up for one of these reasons.

Then either put a dummy in - if they are used to being fed to sleep (Jacob), put your palm on their cheek and keep it there till they are settled. Like your boobie is right there. Try rocking the cot, which is easy with their old flimsy cots, but hard with the newer sturdy cots, or try patting them. ONce they are settled, leave. If they start crying again, leave them for 10-15mins again and repeat the process. Eventually they try rocking or driving round the parking lot in their prams (old fashioned baby carriage) with them all tucked in, just to see if they can get them to sleep. Otherwise up after 4 - 5 hours - they like to leave them to resettle up to about 4 1/2 hours, but if they don't get them up, otherwise, if they are asleep at 5 hours, wake them up.

Then they get an hour to feed, then half an hour for playtime. Jacob only got 1 hour, because he was just sooo tired.
We established after a few test weigh feeds that he isn't getting enough - I have the supply, he just isn't getting it (belly too small, too lazy, too tired, poor latch - take your pick).


Will continue this later as my sister has just arrived!

Edited by RubyBaby]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:01:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1352373&title=march-2011-babies#1352373 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey girls, Havent been on here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351677&title=march-2011-babies#1351677 Author: bumblebee
Subject: 34467
Posted: 23 June 2011 at 10:21am

Hey girls,
Havent been on here for a while, been on the facebook group more.
Lil Lease just wondering if you heard about the Sleeping and settling tips for baby free workshop at te puawai ora? its held once a month i think the next one is on 11th july 10am till 12pm, i went to one when bentley was bout 6ish weeks old, (tips werent useful for him at that age but did help later on) i did find it useful as there were other mums there too which you can share experiences and tips, you dont need to book either just turned up. theres also a breastfeeding workshop too
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:21:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351677&title=march-2011-babies#1351677 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : There was a link in another thread...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351390&title=march-2011-babies#1351390 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 7:54pm

There was a link in another thread to an article on baby sleep which I think is really good: http://dreamparenting.com/assets/the-crying-game.pdf

No real 'solutions' but some good info ...]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:54:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351390&title=march-2011-babies#1351390 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : AA, the PU/PD technique made Seths...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351374&title=march-2011-babies#1351374 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 7:38pm

AA, the PU/PD technique made Seths sleeping worse so I'm not currently using it. We've moved onto CIO I don't have any other option at the moment. We've been put onto something called The 3 day Sleep olution and it sounds like it could work so I'm going to give it a go.

Kat, The pick up put down technique is you put your baby to bed and when they stary crying you pat them and stroke their head. If they don't settle then you pick them up and pat their back until they stop crying then put them straight back to bed then repeat until the baby is asleep. In the end Seth would start crying as we were lowering him into the cot and would not stop until we would pick him up. We tried for several days but it was just not working. In the end mum rang plunketline and they didn't sound convinced that it was a viable method of teaching him to go to sleep.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:38:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351374&title=march-2011-babies#1351374 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : AA - thanks for the tips. As...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351281&title=march-2011-babies#1351281 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 4:57pm

AA - thanks for the tips. As far as I know (from other mums and my PN) plunket here don't suggest CIO/CC, at least for this age group ...interesting with different approaches for different regions huh?

Anyone know how RubyBaby's doing at mothercare?]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:57:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351281&title=march-2011-babies#1351281 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Lillease – that sucks that Seth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351258&title=march-2011-babies#1351258 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 4:11pm

Lillease – that sucks that Seth is being so inconsistent. I’ve thought about trying the pick up/put down technique – definitely let me know more about how you are getting on with it.

Kat – We used to hold A to get her to sleep but that quickly became really time consuming especially as she would often wake and start crying when we put her into her cot, so now I have my own CIO method. I put A into bed singing her a lullaby with white noise going, then I tuck her in, kiss her and say ‘love you, sleep well, I’ll see you when you wake up’ – she almost always will grizzle or cry when I put her down. If it is more of a grizzle I’ll wait ten minutes before going to her, if it’s more of a cry then I’ll wait five minutes and if it’s full on crying then I’ll wait up to three minutes – when I go in I pick up her and give her a cuddle and sing her a lullaby three times then I put her back into bed, and repeat the process. Sometimes she’ll go down right away with a couple of grizzles and then right off to sleep, sometimes it takes ten minutes, sometimes half an hour – very rarely does she cry on and off without going to sleep for more than an hour (at which point I would get her up for feed/play/sleep anyway).

Karen – my understanding is that Plunket advocate CIO/controlled crying. I don’t like listening to A cry which is why I have the three tiers – sometimes the three minutes while she is full on crying is more to give me a break because it can be so hard trying to settle an unsettled baby. It’s amazing the number of times I’ve waited five minutes of grizzling/crying and been about to walk into the room and she’s fallen asleep!

My one travel tip would be don’t stop if you baby isn’t crying even if it’s been two or three hours since they’ve been fed/changed. I know that babies shouldn’t be in their carseats for too long which is why we stopped after two hours but then A was really really unsettled (full on crying for almost an hour, and then on and off for another hour after that!) once we put her back in after a feed/change. I think she would have lasted a lot longer without crying if we hadn’t stopped.

I couldn’t believe A was teething already either! I feel so sorry for the poor poppet – I can definitely see a bit of tooth sticking out at the bottom right hand side, not sure whether the whole thing will pop up. It’s just quite frustrating as lots of things they suggest to help soothe teething babies don’t apply to those only three months old! I’m going to try some Weleda teething powder and might have a look at some smallish teething toys (small as in, will fit in a three months old mouth) – but otherwise I guess we have to ride it out!

Anyway, A is finally awake so better go!

Hope you are all going well and keeping warm!
]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:11:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1351258&title=march-2011-babies#1351258 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : AA - OMG - teething already! Something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350984&title=march-2011-babies#1350984 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 7:48am

AA - OMG - teething already! Something else to look forward to!]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:48:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350984&title=march-2011-babies#1350984 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : I&#039;m hoping to get to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350983&title=march-2011-babies#1350983 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 22 June 2011 at 7:48am

I'm hoping to get to the plunket family center soon (couldn't last week as it was closed due to the earthquakes ... again) for help on settling Emma. She will only fall asleep while being held which can be very tiring. I'm not interested in letting her cry it out, or even controlled crying, so hopefully there are some useful suggestions.

We are off for our first big road trip this weekend - up to Nelson. The longest car trip she has done so far is 45 mins, so the 4 hours to Nelson will be interesting. If anyone has any tips, these would be greatly appreciated. AFM, I'm still getting daily dressings on my former breast abscess - the nurse says she's never seen anything like it, which is not that reassuring, but at least it is finally healing. Hopefully then I will be able to get Emma fully weaned onto formula - she is helping the process by refusing the breast sometimes (which can actually be quite uncomfortable, as I can't express my sore boob, because the dressing is in the way).

Hope everyone else is doing well ... It seems like sleep is still the big issue for most of us.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:48:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350983&title=march-2011-babies#1350983 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hello ladies, Not sure if this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350780&title=march-2011-babies#1350780 Author: urfriendlypharmacist
Subject: 34467
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 5:13pm

Hello ladies,

Not sure if this has been asked before, but was wondering what methods you used to teach your bubba how to self-settle. DS isn't too bad, but I have been noticing that he is being held quite a lot to fall asleep. Tried to let him cry a little for a nap today, which failed b/c it was too close to feeding time. I am not overly concerned yet, but would like to instill some good self soothing methods.

lil_lease: what's the pick up/put down thing?

Cheers,
kat]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:13:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350780&title=march-2011-babies#1350780 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Ah yes, swaddling. Seth is weaned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350766&title=march-2011-babies#1350766 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 4:55pm

Ah yes, swaddling. Seth is weaned off it now since mum looked after for him for a day and a night and she couldn't wrap him up securely enough so he would always wriggle out and he ended up sleeping with his arms out with her so I tried it and he settled fine. Well as well as he does anyway.

I haven't been on much lately because I'm staying at my mums at the moment to try to sort out Seths bad sleeping and it's been rather interesting. One night he slept all the way through the night! 9pm til 7am and not a peep from him in between. Last night was the worst night so far with 3 hourly wakings ALL NIGHT! I'm trying a new technique for settling him as well. It's the Pick up/Put down one. It's working quite well at the moment, when it actually works.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:55:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350766&title=march-2011-babies#1350766 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : That sucks about the day sleeps...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350465&title=march-2011-babies#1350465 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 21 June 2011 at 8:46am

That sucks about the day sleeps amalyse. I hope that they get better soon.

We started swaddling with one arm out because A was starting to get upset when she didn't have at least one hand out and would just wriggle, squirm and grunt until she had worked one arm out of the swaddle. She managed to get her second hand out last night and true to form, she was more unsettled with both of them accessible so will keep going with just one arm/hand out for a while I think.

As for us, A is teething! The poor thing has had a couple of sore days but looks like it is calming down now (the cheeks are less red anyway). I can see/feel part of a tooth on the bottom right hand side of her mouth and there are quite a few white patches on both sides at then bottom which might indicate there are more teeth just waiting to pop through.

Anyway, better go put A back to bed and then try for a shower. ]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:46:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350465&title=march-2011-babies#1350465 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Not going to bother with weaning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350050&title=march-2011-babies#1350050 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 2:16pm

Not going to bother with weaning of swaddling yet... just keep going with what works for you ...and then change if you have to.

Having terrible trouble with day sleeps :( poor little girl, needs her sleep but keeps whinging all the way through it.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:16:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1350050&title=march-2011-babies#1350050 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hope you all had awesome weekends! Wrapping/Swaddling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349818&title=march-2011-babies#1349818 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 20 June 2011 at 10:26am

Hope you all had awesome weekends!

Wrapping/Swaddling – For the past two/three weeks I’ve been swaddling A with one arm out for her day sleeps. It’s going really well so I’ve just started leaving her one arm out at night time. I tried a couple of times last week during the day with both arms out or not swaddled at all but she seems to get too distracted with both hands available for playing/sucking and doesn’t settle well but might try again this week.

RubyBaby – I hope Mothercraft goes well. I think I’ve heard of it – is it a place you go and stay with your bubs and they help you with any issues you are having? Is it a public or private thing?

Cots – A has been in her cot almost since the beginning. To begin with she’d be in the P&T cocoon in the lounge, in the P&T cocoon in the cot, or just in the cot but she’s just been in the cot for at least the last six weeks. She’s still in our room though, want to move her to her own room in next couple of weeks but need to get a curtain up in there first.

Was going to write more but A’s just woken up so better go!
]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:26:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349818&title=march-2011-babies#1349818 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Don&#039;t worry about weaning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349576&title=march-2011-babies#1349576 Author: FionaO
Subject: 34467
Posted: 19 June 2011 at 7:40pm

Don't worry about weaning off wrapping, I wrapped DS1 until 8 months!!!!! He just needed it, then I decided to not do so and he was fine, I think i'll wrap Lachie for less, but you never know.

 

 

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:40:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349576&title=march-2011-babies#1349576 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Ruby,goodluck at mother craft...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349541&title=march-2011-babies#1349541 Author: mumzie4
Subject: 34467
Posted: 19 June 2011 at 6:26pm

Ruby,goodluck at mother craft tomorrow!Awesome that you got a referral.I've heard some really great things about it ,
Kabe,I decided to skip the whole bassinet stage with Eden,I had so much trouble getting my other kiddies to sleep in their cot after the bassinet so I wanted to avoid that whole situation.She does fine in her cot,in her own room (with a monitor).I guess she has never known any different though,except while we had our stay at maternity. ]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:26:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349541&title=march-2011-babies#1349541 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : *lurker* You mean theres issus...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349298&title=march-2011-babies#1349298 Author: greenstone27
Subject: 34467
Posted: 19 June 2011 at 10:27am

*lurker*

You mean theres issus with weaning off swaddling also! Arghhh I only just got my boy in his cot! hahah No one told me id have issues with that, that was 2 days of screaming the house down lol....

My friend wrapped her daughter until she was 1 lol....

*lurker out*

Edited by greenstone27]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:27:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349298&title=march-2011-babies#1349298 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : I have no idea how to &#034;wean&#034;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349253&title=march-2011-babies#1349253 Author: mumzie4
Subject: 34467
Posted: 19 June 2011 at 9:10am

I have no idea how to "wean" of wrapping either,I really don't think Eden will cope with it either.She only sleeps if she is wrapped,must have a look on the net if its got anything on there that might be helpfull.Have a great day everyone ]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:10:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349253&title=march-2011-babies#1349253 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Weather is shyte today, was driving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349131&title=march-2011-babies#1349131 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 34467
Posted: 18 June 2011 at 8:50pm

Weather is shyte today, was driving back from Bombays and going 50kph on the motorway, couldnt see enough to go any faster!

I cant remember how to wean from swaddling lol, B was swaddled, but somewhere along the line he must have grown out of it... so at least I know D wont be going to school and still need swaddling to sleep hehe]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:50:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349131&title=march-2011-babies#1349131 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : im worried about weaning off wrapping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349012&title=march-2011-babies#1349012 Author: Marengo
Subject: 34467
Posted: 18 June 2011 at 5:50pm

im worried about weaning off wrapping to, i tried emily in an ergo cocoon and she slept for about and hour then woke with ehr arms wriggling around crying, how do you wean them off swaddling? i thought you were meant to do it about now ish b ut i cant see emily coping with it very well at all!

sitting here at the table and there is lots of wildfire in the clouds and quiet rumblings of thunder, going to be another stormy night!!]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:50:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1349012&title=march-2011-babies#1349012 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : We recently moved DS into his...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348901&title=march-2011-babies#1348901 Author: urfriendlypharmacist
Subject: 34467
Posted: 18 June 2011 at 12:43pm

We recently moved DS into his cot in his own room. We were on holiday in Taupo and he slept in his own room there and did fine, so we decided it was time to move him on out of our room at home. He is doing great. Last night we went out to dinner and he slept the whole time in the Moby wrap. I was able to move his in/out of his carseat and into his crib unswaddled (he is usually swaddled for most sleeps). He, again, did well with that and actually stirred less than usual. He didn't even need me to get up to put back his dummy during the night. I am a happy mommy.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:43:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348901&title=march-2011-babies#1348901 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : D still needs wrapping to go to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348754&title=march-2011-babies#1348754 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 34467
Posted: 17 June 2011 at 11:00pm

D still needs wrapping to go to sleep, tried one or both arms out and he just screams and carries on til I tuck his arms back in and his eyes literally start closing immediately. Have been leaving his legs unwrapped and hes ok with that, but he hates his arms being 'free' Jae was the complete opposite, would fight it until she was out, then go to sleep. Not sure how to wean him off being wrapped eith, I dont think the ones I have will last much longer as hes getting too big!']]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348754&title=march-2011-babies#1348754 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Rubybaby, that&#039;s great that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348600&title=march-2011-babies#1348600 Author: kabe
Subject: 34467
Posted: 17 June 2011 at 7:53pm

Rubybaby, that's great that you can go to mothercraft. I know of a cple of mums who have used it and found it so helpful. I wish we had something like that in Akld! Ana' has been much more settled and happy over the past 3 days. I think we've finally got her reflux under control and perhaps she's outgowing the colic? I've noticed that she gets overtired very quickly and if I don't get her swaddled and ready for a nap in time she looses th eplot and is impossible to settle. I still rock her to sleep in my arms for every sleep .

LL. luckily you went to hospital! Hope you're starting to feel better. No offence, but I can't believe they gave you so much panadol, esp as you have PND. I think it's pretty irresponsible of the Drs.

BK, so pleased to hear the BF is going well

AFM, I'm still in QT but hope to get back home tomorrow. I'm so keen to get home, back to my usual routine. DD1 has been pushing limits and DD2 has been sleeping terribily since we've been away. I'm wondering whether to shift her to a cot (from her moses basket) when we get home, as she's been in a porticot while away. Although saying that, she sleeps better in her basket..Have many of you moved your babies to cots yet?]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:53:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348600&title=march-2011-babies#1348600 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hello ladies 3 month jabs this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348454&title=march-2011-babies#1348454 Author: RubyBaby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 17 June 2011 at 3:34pm

Hello ladies
3 month jabs this morning. Jacob was crying before he got them, and was crying after. The DR actually said to me today, I really don’t understand how you do this. Are you sure you are ok? Wow that was nice, I was beginning to think he thought I was blowing it all out of proportion, but the way that Jacob was screaming the whole time and arching his back, even he was surprised.
I have my referral though, and go to mothercraft on Monday. So looking forward to it. Not looking forward to being away from DH for a week, but if they can help me with my boy then it will be worth it.
He’s asleep now though!

We are not even wrapping Jacob at all at night now, last night he slept 10 hours. Still wrapping during the day, mostly cos it calms him when he is having a screamfest.

Karen (and Mum2QTs if you are out there) hope you are both doing ok. Big hugs. I can’t imagine how awful it is.
Our power has gone off a couple of times in the last week, and its driving me barmy, DH pointed out that at least we know its gunna be back on shortly, imagine what its like for ppl in CHCH... so yeah, I can only imagine.
Mum2QTs I’m sure that is one good thing about heading off to India, you are not going to have to worry about the shakes.

LL – big hugs, you’re going through a lot right now huh? Glad you went to the hospital though!

Wow its crazy reading your guys baby weights at 12-13 week checks being 5.something kgs... I thought Jacob was massive at 6.8kgs, but at coffee group I was talking to a the other mums, and one has a little girl who was 6.5kgs at 10 weeks, and the other a little boy who is... 6.5kgs at 7 weeks!!!!!! He doesn’t even look that big, but he is solid as!!

Well dinner is cooked, washing is up to date, I am going to make the most of what little quiet time I may have left and read for awhile!!
]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:34:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1348454&title=march-2011-babies#1348454 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Oh and plunket came on Tuesday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347751&title=march-2011-babies#1347751 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 June 2011 at 12:51pm

Oh and plunket came on Tuesday too Seth is now 5.51kgs and 60cm long at 13 weeks. She's really happy with his progress and everything like that. ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:51:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347751&title=march-2011-babies#1347751 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey ladies BK I&#039;ve voted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347750&title=march-2011-babies#1347750 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 June 2011 at 12:49pm

Hey ladies

BK I've voted for D. Fingers crossed he wins!

Thanks Amalyse

Well I've had an interesting few days. Tuesday afternoon I started to feel shakey, hot and light headed. I was going to head to my mums for the night but I didn't think it was safe for me to drive. After a little while I decided that heading to the hospital would be a good idea so I got my nana to look after Seth while I went to get checked out.
Well! It was a good thing that I good checked out as my temp was 39.6 and my heart rate was 145bpm. I have a sore on my elbow and one on my collarbone and I was worried that they were infected. Seems they were!
So I stayed the night at the hospital getting fluids and IV antibiotics and soon felt much better! 20 hours after turning up at the emergency dept I was discharged with some really hard core antibiotics and more pain killers than I have ever had before! 72 strips of paracetamol!!!]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:49:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347750&title=march-2011-babies#1347750 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : BabyKat - That&#039;s funny that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347646&title=march-2011-babies#1347646 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 June 2011 at 10:05am

BabyKat - That's funny that D and A are tracking along the same! She definitely looks long and skinny, especially when she's next to some of the other coffee group bubs.

And also great news on the feeding - that determination of yours is definitely paying off!

Oh, and I've voted for D today!


Karen - great sleep! I wish A would sleep a little longer but shouldn't complain at six hour stretches.


Was going to write more but A is awake so better go and get her up.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:05:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347646&title=march-2011-babies#1347646 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : hehe thanks, congrats for winning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347644&title=march-2011-babies#1347644 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 June 2011 at 10:03am

hehe thanks, congrats for winning yesterday!]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:03:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347644&title=march-2011-babies#1347644 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : LOL BK I see it&#039;s Darien&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347562&title=march-2011-babies#1347562 Author: freckle
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 June 2011 at 7:54am

LOL BK I see it's Darien's turn today! voted ... and thanks for the vote yesterday...]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:54:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347562&title=march-2011-babies#1347562 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : BK - that&#039;s great news....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347547&title=march-2011-babies#1347547 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 16 June 2011 at 6:17am

BK - that's great news. It's good to hear that BFing is starting to get better for you.

I woke up a few minutes ago and realised that Emma has been asleep for over 8 hours!!! (I checked on her, of course, and all is good, just sleeping.) Of course, she had terrible sleeps yesterday afternoon/evening, just 15-20 minute naps, so maybe she is making up for that.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:17:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347547&title=march-2011-babies#1347547 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : AA, thats almost exactly what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347476&title=march-2011-babies#1347476 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 34467
Posted: 15 June 2011 at 9:16pm

AA, thats almost exactly what D was at his, 61.5cm and 5.7kg, Looks like he inherited the Cossey male growth genes (in my mums family, males are all tall and skinny, females get the short stocky end of the stick lol)

Feeding saga is starting to look up... I think I figured out why it wasnt working, I wasnt using the bloody shields properly... something about stretching the shield right out before putting it on... oh and he settles almost instantly if hes lying in a way that he can see Daddys special league poster.... DP of course is proud as punch about his sons taste lol! I'm just glad that I'm not fighting him and listening to him scream every time we try until hes too tired to fight it anymore! Had a much happier, settled wee boy tonight, who even managed some playtime in the lounge before bed (and we got his first real laugh today!!)]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:16:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347476&title=march-2011-babies#1347476 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Oh no Karenb - I&#039;m terrified...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347105&title=march-2011-babies#1347105 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 15 June 2011 at 2:22pm

Oh no Karenb - I'm terrified when Abby is on her playmat that I'll trip but it's a lot worse with earthquakes as they are totally unpredictable.

I hope all you Christchurch ladies are ok.


As for us, had Plunket visit today. At just over twelve weeks A is now 61.5cm and 5.6kg - long and skinny! She was due to go down for her nap right when we had our Plunket visit so she was pretty tired by the time we got home - put her straight into bed she made a couple of little quiet grizzles and then was out like a light!]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:22:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1347105&title=march-2011-babies#1347105 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : lil_lease wrote:Anja, thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346683&title=march-2011-babies#1346683 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 14 June 2011 at 8:21pm

Originally posted by lil_lease lil_lease wrote:

Anja, thanks for the link. I just scored 18 so I think it's a good thing for me to go see the doc tomorrow



I went to the Doctor today, I scored 20 the first time (couldn't remember I was in a bit of a state) and 7 today! So very happy about that. Of course some days it may be more like a 12!]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:21:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346683&title=march-2011-babies#1346683 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : karenb_chch wrote:Could be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346149&title=march-2011-babies#1346149 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 10:32pm

Originally posted by karenb_chch karenb_chch wrote:

Could be worse AA - Emmas afternoon nap was interrupted by me half falling on her as I ran/stumbled to her during the earthquake! (I think she might have slept through the quake otherwise!) Seriously over them by now.


:( thoughts are with you xx]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:32:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346149&title=march-2011-babies#1346149 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : lil_lease wrote: That would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346148&title=march-2011-babies#1346148 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 10:31pm

Originally posted by lil_lease lil_lease wrote:


That would be really great if you could do the searching for PND groups for me, I barely get time on the computer at the moment and that's all taken up by checking FB groups and here lol.



Got the jabs tomorrow and had trouble with OB forums earlier... so will either do tomorrow if she reacts well, or weds :) ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:31:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346148&title=march-2011-babies#1346148 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : karenb thinking of you and all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346101&title=march-2011-babies#1346101 Author: mumzie4
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 9:07pm

karenb thinking of you and all the other chch families,hope you all have a safe night ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:07:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346101&title=march-2011-babies#1346101 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Amalyse, I&#039;m feeling better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346083&title=march-2011-babies#1346083 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 8:38pm

Amalyse, I'm feeling better already but I have a feeling that's because the pills make me tired so when I sleep I sleep better than I have been. Lack of sleep would have been a part of me feeling so crap but I know there's more to it than just that.

That would be really great if you could do the searching for PND groups for me, I barely get time on the computer at the moment and that's all taken up by checking FB groups and here lol.

Kabe, I have a feeling that my AN group has excluded me Either that or it's fallen apart. They used to meet up every 2 weeks but I only made it to one meetup and then offered my place as the next location for the coffeegroup and after that I haven't heard anything from them.

Yeah I have to take Seth back to the GP this week for a followup on his reflux and to get another sript for more. I might just mention it to him while I'm there though vision changes and tiredness were detailed as possible side effects in the info pamphlet I got with the pills.

Mumzie, that your little one has brochilitis. It sounds terrible.

Seth is really fighting sleeping at the moment He's still not sleeping properly during the day and now it's getting harder and harder to get him to sleep in the evenings. He's sleeping pretty on overnight though which is good, he's down to one wakeup between 12 and 7.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:38:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1346083&title=march-2011-babies#1346083 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Could be worse AA - Emmas afternoon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345954&title=march-2011-babies#1345954 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 5:15pm

Could be worse AA - Emmas afternoon nap was interrupted by me half falling on her as I ran/stumbled to her during the earthquake! (I think she might have slept through the quake otherwise!) Seriously over them by now.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:15:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345954&title=march-2011-babies#1345954 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hi girls, Sorry, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345914&title=march-2011-babies#1345914 Author: ArielAngel
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 4:02pm

Hi girls,

Sorry, I don't get on here to post much any more but I do lurk and see what you are all up to!

That sucks mumzie - hope that the night isn't as bad as you think it might be.

LilLease - Good on you for getting help (for both yourself and Seth). I didn't want to believe that A had reflux but she is a much happier baby now she on Losec. I hope those side effects settle down for you though.

PND - My Plunket nurse asks how I am feeling and whether I am getting out of the house. For the most part I feel good - I'm sure the occasional bouts of tears are bought on by hormones and/or lack of sleep!

Plunket - I really like my Plunket nurse. She has been a midwife aswell so I think that helps. She's not judgmental either and has a way of giving advice which doesn't make you feel like a terrible parent.


We had a terrible nights sleep last night - A woke up every 1-2 hours from 8pm so as you can imagine I didn't get a lot of sleep. She's had a couple of 1hr naps today but a silly courier banged on the door earlier and woke her up from what would have been her nice long nap (I usually get one of around 2-3hrs). I've just put her down again, hopefully she'll sleep for a while - I'm sure she needs it!

Oh, and the 12 week/3 month shedding of hair has started - I'm glad that it was mentioned in our antenatal classes (and elsewhere) as otherwise I'm sure I would have been freaked out at the amount of hair coming out in the shower and when I brush!]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345914&title=march-2011-babies#1345914 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : My poor wee darling has Bronchilitis,by...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345876&title=march-2011-babies#1345876 Author: mumzie4
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 3:23pm

My poor wee darling has Bronchilitis,by the sounds of it we might be in for another all-nighter ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345876&title=march-2011-babies#1345876 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Cough cough cough ALL night.Off...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345578&title=march-2011-babies#1345578 Author: mumzie4
Subject: 34467
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 9:54am

Cough cough cough ALL night.Off to the doc we go.Poor little munchkin ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:54:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345578&title=march-2011-babies#1345578 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : LL, my AN group has been a life...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345434&title=march-2011-babies#1345434 Author: kabe
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 June 2011 at 10:27pm

LL, my AN group has been a life saver and we still meet weekly (and all have 2 kids now). You should ask your PN about any parent groups in your area when you see her on Tuesday. Glad to hear that you went to see your GP. It takes alot of courage to admit that you're not feeling all that great. Do you have a F/up apt arranged to review how things are going? Would be gd to mention your side-effects. Hopefully they'll resolve soon.]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:27:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345434&title=march-2011-babies#1345434 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : http://www.mothersmatter.co.nz/default.asp...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345417&title=march-2011-babies#1345417 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 June 2011 at 10:04pm

http://www.mothersmatter.co.nz/default.asp

LL - there is a postnatal distress forum, perhaps if you can find someone in Whangarei? - i'm happy to find something if you're not so keen to do it. PND affects so many people that there will surely be something there. I will call around tomorrow if you want me to :)

travelchick - yeah i'm quite keen to go and help out there once the little one is a bit older. ]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:04:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345417&title=march-2011-babies#1345417 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : I have found plunket fantastic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345315&title=march-2011-babies#1345315 Author: travelchick
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 June 2011 at 8:10pm

I have found plunket fantastic too Amalyse. You can always support them in other ways - like being on committees etc that support/fundraise for the Plunket rooms/parents centres/play groups. I attend a Plunket playgroup, mainly for DS1 who is 2, but it is a great place to network with other mums and make new friends, and some of the mums who attend are on various plunket committees and they ensure the rooms have appropriate toys, playgroups to meet different community needs etc. People have quite varying experiences with plunket nurses, but there is more to Plunket than that.]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:10:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345315&title=march-2011-babies#1345315 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : LL :( That sounds yucky... It...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345260&title=march-2011-babies#1345260 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 June 2011 at 7:28pm

LL :( That sounds yucky... It will take a few weeks to start working, so just hang in there - i'm on an SSRI as well!
Found this one http://www.postnataldistress.org.nz/index.php but not in whangarei - was thinking emailing them and ask if there is something like that in Whangarei?

I hope you find some encouragement in the fact you're growing a wonderful healthy happy chubby boy! Hehehe :)

I agree - there is NEVER enough funding for such things like plunket. I think many of them would be overworked. After how well they have been with me, I am going to start giving more support to them! If I had privately paid for all the support I have received from them I would have spent probably 600 or 700 dollars so far!]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:28:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345260&title=march-2011-babies#1345260 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Amalyse, well so far I have had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345115&title=march-2011-babies#1345115 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 June 2011 at 3:45pm

Amalyse, well so far I have had tiredness, feeling like my eyelids are stuck to my eyeballs and eyelid twitching (believe me it looks weird and feels even weirder!) which makes me see double, makes everything blurry and makes my eyes water terribly.

I haven't signed up for any groups or anything like that. I wouldn't know where to find one!

DH has improved in his involvement with Seth but he still doesn't do a lot. I don't mind though because what he does do really helps.

We have plunket coming on Tuesday. I'm wondering how much Seth weighs now since he's feeling SO heavy now!

I have to take Seth back to the docs on Wednesday but I'm amazed by the difference in him just from the Gaviscon. He's not screaming after feeds anymore and he's hardly spilling at all anymore!]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:45:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1345115&title=march-2011-babies#1345115 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : lurker I think like all health...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344889&title=march-2011-babies#1344889 Author: susieq
Subject: 34467
Posted: 12 June 2011 at 8:26am

lurker I think like all health things there are not enough plunket nurses and they have big case loads]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:26:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344889&title=march-2011-babies#1344889 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Gosh ladies.... not been on here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344839&title=march-2011-babies#1344839 Author: nubba
Subject: 34467
Posted: 11 June 2011 at 11:03pm

Gosh ladies.... not been on here in soooooo long but must admit to lurking when i get the chance!!

re plunket - i have to admit i think they are a bit slack. we had the most amazing midwife so i think i had unrealistic expectations of how my plunket nurse would be. She is nice enough but i feel like we are just a number to her and she is not that interested in my well bring...more interested in paperwork and getting out the door!!

DD is going through a growth spurt at the moment so feel like i am constantly breastfeeding and shattered hopefully it won't last too much longer ]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:03:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344839&title=march-2011-babies#1344839 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey LL - what are the side effects?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344834&title=march-2011-babies#1344834 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 11 June 2011 at 10:57pm

Hey LL - what are the side effects? Are you signed up for any support groups? I'm going back to therapy again soon. I think cause DH is actually "getting to me" that much. Apart from having his income a lot of the time I feel like a solo mother... Really sucks, he may be very involved for 3 hours a day on the weekend and perhaps 30minutes on the weekdays....

belle - I hope it comes very difficultly to her when she has a child! I know it's mean... but seriously... you can not underestimate how hard it can be - it can also be very easy for some people - which seems totally unfair. I realized it could be hard, but not that hard!!

My plunket nurse is BRILLIANT by the sounds of it - she books the next appointment at the one before, I think we're ahead of schedule... We had two home visits at about 5 and 8 weeks then another when we went to clinic at a 11 and a bit weeks (that was a the 3 month check)... We have our next one booked in for July I think at the end - for the 5 month check (she will only be 4.5 months)
On our first visit when she saw how concerned I was about weight gain she was SO quick at getting me sent through to someone. She's a real gem actually, lovely woman... Might have to go ahead and mention to Plunket how pleased we are with her!]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:57:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344834&title=march-2011-babies#1344834 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hay Guys, Been such a long time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344791&title=march-2011-babies#1344791 Author: mum2QTs
Subject: 34467
Posted: 11 June 2011 at 9:43pm

Hay Guys,
Been such a long time since i've been on here, so thought i'd pop in a and say hi.

Sorry about the PND some of you are going through, but good on you for getting help. I'd go insane with out my coffee group, it's really good as most of us have older kids as well around the same age so know what each of us is going through, plus we offer to look after each other kids if need be.

And a big hello to all you new ladies

Well we have just been busy as at the moment as we are going to India next month, so so much planing and sorting out what we need to take.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and will post some more once i sit down a bit longer and can go through posts]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:43:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344791&title=march-2011-babies#1344791 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hi all,busy morning here with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344526&title=march-2011-babies#1344526 Author: mumzie4
Subject: 34467
Posted: 11 June 2011 at 3:25pm

Hi all,busy morning here with saturday sport.I dropped Eden of at mums because I didn't fancy taking her out in the rain.Gosh,it was only for 2.5 hours but man I missed my little girl!It was the first time I had left her with someone for longer then 10 minutes,funny how you worry even though you know they are in a perfectly safe placeIm not looking forward to tomorrow,we have a planned powercut from 9am until 4pm,yikes,might have to be board game day Hope everyone is having a great weekend with our wonderful little ones ]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:25:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344526&title=march-2011-babies#1344526 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey LL - glad to hear things are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344505&title=march-2011-babies#1344505 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 11 June 2011 at 2:30pm

Hey LL - glad to hear things are looking up for both you and Seth!]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:30:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344505&title=march-2011-babies#1344505 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey ladies :) The doctors appointment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344466&title=march-2011-babies#1344466 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 34467
Posted: 11 June 2011 at 12:47pm

Hey ladies :)

The doctors appointment the other day went pretty ok. He checked out Seths ears because I thought that maybe they were troubling him but they're fine. We've started on Gaviscon and Seth is actually enjoying his bottles now. Before I would have to burp him every 50mls because he would spit the bottle out and not want any more. Now he takes a full 100mls to 130mls without stopping and LOVES it. He's so much happier now. His sleep is still terrible though but it's getting a bit better, slowly.

The doc also agrees that I have PND and so started me on Citalopram. Even after only 5 days I'm feeling calmer and more able to cope. It's great. The side effects are a bit weird though.

Ah yes, FFing guilts. I have soooooo been there. I'm still mixed feeding most feeds but I still don't like having to give my boy formula. I had a massive cry to the LC about it back when Seth was only a few weeks old and she was awesome in reassuring me.

The xbox day didn't go quite as planned lol, they ended up watching a movie instead. ]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:47:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1344466&title=march-2011-babies#1344466 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey Belle, bummer about plunket....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343975&title=march-2011-babies#1343975 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 10 June 2011 at 4:00pm

Hey Belle, bummer about plunket. I had 2 home visits with Emma (at 5 and 8 weeks) and have just visited the local plunket rooms today with the next appt in a month. I would call them and give someone a bollocking.

All the health professionals I have talked to have completely supported my decision to FF, with comments like "I don't blame you" and "Well done for BFing so long", which sure helps. TC - I totally agree with your comments that bfing is not the be all and end all of parenting. I felt so much relief when I finally decided that enough was enough. I just wish I could stop already but need to wait untl abscesses are completely cleared.

Emma has decided that the only place she wants to sleep today is in my arms. Very hard to get anything done but if it means that she sleeps, then I can type one handed... ]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:00:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343975&title=march-2011-babies#1343975 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : I love what your GP says about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343774&title=march-2011-babies#1343774 Author: belle
Subject: 34467
Posted: 10 June 2011 at 12:17pm

I love what your GP says about BF travelchick, if only all health professionals were the same. My GP is very supportive with us FF, however I had a Plunket nurse tell me I should have stuck with BF and my supply would have increased, and it's not really that hard. When I asked her how many kids she had her answer was none, so I guess her attitude will change when she's had one!

As for being asked by Plunket how I'm doing, have never been asked. It's lucky I'm not having too many issues coping, just the usual frustration at baby not sleeping and feeling tired myself. I'm kind of loosing faith in Plunket, Sophie is 15 weeks today and we have had a total of 2 home visits. Is this normal or are we missing out? After the first visit at 6 weeks we didn't hear from them for 1 month. When I rang and asked if I was meant to be going in for visits they had no record of us at all, apparently our file has been misplaced or lost. They came the next day, but I'm still waiting for another visit since 10 week check. I'm not to worried, Sophie gets weighed and checked by our GP (who is also a pediatrician) when we need more Gaviscon, so maybe I'll flag Plunket all together.

RB and Amalyse I know what you mean about babies trying to pull one over you, Sophie has started doing an ear piercing scream when she wants something, usually when she can see I'm getting a bottle ready, obviously I'm not doing it fast enough!

Hope your Dr's appointment went well LL, and things are starting to get a bit easier, or you are getting plans in place for extra help and support from DH. It can be exhausting trying to look after a baby and keep the house in a half decent state on your own. Especially when the person who is meant to be helping is attached to the XBox!]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:17:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343774&title=march-2011-babies#1343774 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Morning all! Haven&#039;t been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343743&title=march-2011-babies#1343743 Author: travelchick
Subject: 34467
Posted: 10 June 2011 at 11:44am

Morning all! Haven't been on here much cos FB seems a lot more convenient for some reason.

Just popped on here to see what was happening and I see the BF vs FF guilt is the main topic of conversation. I have a lot to say on this, mainly because I have FF both of my boys after being completely hopeless at BF.

With DS1 I BF for 4 weeks, well actually 'tried to' is probably more accurate. Mostly I was expressing and bottle feeding and topping up with formula during that time as it was so painful to BF. I couldn't bear the pain and dreaded every feed time. Even though I had guilt and torn feelings about deciding to exclusively FF, looking back it was the best decision for our whole family - DS1 got a decent feed every time, I wasn't in pain therefore more relaxed and able to enjoy being a mum and DH didn't have to come home from work with a stressed out, bawling wife.

With DS2 I 'tried' to BF for a week. I had the same pain etc with DS1 and ended up not actually having much milk anyway. I wasn't even able to express enough to feed him therefore he was mostly getting formula. I decided straight away that I was not going to stress about not BF and just enjoy being a mum and having a precious wee baby that I thought I would never have (IVF). I also knew that I couldn't afford to be stressed, tearful etc when looking after a baby and an active toddler. I have been able to cope so much better this time round - partly because I have 'been there done that', but also because I have accepted my decision to FF and I am happy that that is the best decision for our whole family.

I have reflected a lot on both of my experiences and this is what I have concluded:
- BF isn't the be all and end all of being a mum. There is so much more to our job than feeding our children.
- What we feed our children should not rule our lives - if people are able to BF successfully and easily then awesome, that is definitely the best way to go, but if BF is a stressful and emotionally draining process for the mum then is it really worth it?

I felt some guilt about not BF, but to be honest, I think most of my feelings about it were due to what I thought other people might think about me if I didn't. My Dr is awesome and made a very valid point - women are really hard on each other and have some sometimes unrealistic expectations of each other, and put high expectations on themselves too. If we all just gave each other (and ourselves) a break the stress that comes with being a first time mum might not be quite so extreme.

Anyway, I hope everyone is well and managing to get their washing done with all this wet weather. Thank goodness for my dryer!
]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:44:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343743&title=march-2011-babies#1343743 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : RB - love it. All mine gets is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343508&title=march-2011-babies#1343508 Author: amalyse
Subject: 34467
Posted: 09 June 2011 at 10:34pm

RB - love it. All mine gets is a dummy... hahahaa. She was giving me this grin tonight like "I got you worked out mum, I OWN you..." she's figured out that when she wants something she has to be loud about it. So she no longer cries... more yells.... ugh...

Anja22 - Yeah I guess I asked...... if you've decided FF is for you. Go for it!

Do you know my hubby's mum just watered down normal milk for her kids? I find it a bit weird TBH cause formula was around in the 70s.... so if they came out okay?....]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:34:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343508&title=march-2011-babies#1343508 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : OMG I come on here feeling like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343193&title=march-2011-babies#1343193 Author: Anja22
Subject: 34467
Posted: 09 June 2011 at 3:32pm

OMG I come on here feeling like sh*te because I'm not BFing Finn any more and look what you're all talking about! I had to wean him suddenly because I was prescribed Seroquel to help me sleep (was it you asking about that Amalyse?) which you can't take while BFing. I've been so conflicted about whether to try to start again (have been expressing and they still work!) but am now trying to accept that what's best for me and ultimately for my son is to stick with the FFing and not look back.

A VERY hard decision to make and I'm going to my counsellor on Saturday to try to work through the guilt and feeling like a total failure. But for me the pros outweighed the cons for FFing so I'm trying my best to remember I'm doing this FOR him not TO him, and he's a happy healthy thriving wee man no matter how he's fed. A very personal decision and not an easy one to make so hugs to those struggling with it too

Whew there's finally silence from his room... I'm so glad he's gone to sleep after crying on and off for about an hour, he was overtired from too much going on this morning (went to mums and baby yoga class then into town) so now I feel guilty about that too! Hope he stays down for a few hours as he's such a lovely smiley little guy when he's had enough sleep but beside himself when he hasn't.

Might go have a nap myself, have been waking up at 4am feeling great but it catches up with me later.

Did anyone want the Gaviscon Infant sachets we no longer have a use for? PM me if you do otherwise they'll get dumped.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:32:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1343193&title=march-2011-babies#1343193 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : I do believe my baby is trying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342827&title=march-2011-babies#1342827 Author: RubyBaby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 09 June 2011 at 8:00am

I do believe my baby is trying to pull one over me. I fed him and put him down at 7.30, he spent the next 20mins hiccuping, so I decided to go and give him a quick suck to get rid of the hiccups. Walked into his room, and picked him up, and noticed the hiccups had stopped, so gave him a little cuddle, and then put him back to bed. Came back into the lounge, and he is making a noise very much like hiccups. Its not rhythmic enough, but its almost like he is trying to get me in there again!
How could you blame him really, Mummy cuddles are the best.

Oh and success on the one arm out, although his hand was a little cold when I got him up, but he slept through, so he can have that one out.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:00:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342827&title=march-2011-babies#1342827 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Hey Ruby - yes and yes! Emma...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342801&title=march-2011-babies#1342801 Author: karenb_chch
Subject: 34467
Posted: 09 June 2011 at 6:47am

Hey Ruby - yes and yes! Emma has just discovered her fists and is now slobbering on them (and anything she may be holding) any chance she gets! Also, reflux babies are often much harder to settle (we have to cuddle Emma to sleep). It was much harder to get her to sleep before we started losec, now it is SOOO much easier.

The difference between gaviscon and losec ... Basically (as I understand it, and I'm not a pharmacist or doctor) the gaviscon thickens their stomach contents, making it harder for them to spill, and so they reflux less (hopefully). The losec, actually reduces the amount of acid their stomachs produce. Losec is FAR more effective at controlling silent reflux, but gaviscon is good for the 'happy chuckers'. What we found is that, almost the day we started losec, we could put Emma in her bassinet awake and she wouldn't scream (although she doesn't settle), and once she was asleep we could put her down and she would stay asleep (for some period of time). Before that we would cuddle her to sleep and then (very carefully) put her down and hope to hell that she wouldn't wake, often unsuccessfully.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:47:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342801&title=march-2011-babies#1342801 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : Man I so love coming on here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342723&title=march-2011-babies#1342723 Author: RubyBaby
Subject: 34467
Posted: 08 June 2011 at 9:43pm

Man I so love coming on here, and seeing all the support and love and hugs etc that is being shared. Its great to know that we have got somewhere to come even if it is virtual. You ladies are awesome!

Plunket today... my 12.5 week old baby is 6.8kgs!!!!! Little fatty!!

Mirsty I don’t know what the difference between gaviscon and losec, I think losec is just stronger. Good that your DH keeps an eye for signs of depression... I have a family history of it, and so DH is good at keep an eye on me too.
Over the last week or so, I have had a couple of people ask me how I cope with Jacob screaming (including plunket nurse and my mum). They say most people would have lost it by now. Honestly I am surprised that I haven’t lost it. But I know I have to hold it together for Jacob. Who’s gunna take care of him and help him when he is in pain if I don’t. I think I need to make a little sign that says “See what you put my through, its my turn’ and take a photo of him with it when he is screaming, then lose the plot when he is 25 and show him the picture and make him take care of me. Would be entertaining.

Yah to see you back Anja... hugs, but glad you are doing better now
LL hope the boys xbox day went well, and you got a chance to have a break as well. Hang in there love, and I hope that you get the reflux (if it is that) sorted, and PND sorted. Good that you are doing something proactive about getting help

Marengo, I don’t know the ins and outs of why you are Emily’s Dad aren’t together anymore, but don’t blame yourself for that. By the sounds of things he wasn’t giving you the support you needed anyway (sorry if I’ve got that wrong). But if ending things with him was the best thing for you and Emily, then you did the right thing.

Hi newmum2011, welcome to the group...

Has anyone else’s baby started eating their hand. Jacob has all of a sudden found his hand, which is great because he has never taken a dummy, so hopefully he will use this to self settle. Have wrapped him with one arm out for the first time tonight. He has grizzled a couple of times since we (well DH, I was out grocery shopping) put him down, which he doesn’t normally do, hopefully he will make it through the night.

Chamalie, we totally have the same child, word for word is exactly my problem. I can’t help at all. The lovely ladies here reminded me that you’ve just gotta do what works. So if this means I hold Jacob for his whole sleep then this is what I do. My GP has sent a referral for me to go to Mothercraft so hopefully I can get some help with getting him to settle (cos nothing works), and then I can pass on some tips. I’ve learnt not to stress too much about him not sleeping. I keep reading things about how much sleep they should be getting, but I can’t MAKE him go to sleep, and otherwise I just get so frustrated. Do you have a frontpack?? Jacob will sleep in there, so I try to go for a walk for an hour each day so I know he is getting that much (whether it is around the block, or window shopping, or even leisurely doing the grocery shopping).

Totally understand apologising to baby about giving a bottle. I remember the night about 8 weeks ago, when I was absolutely sobbing and holding Jacob while DH was at the supermarket buying formula. I was so set on exclusively BFing (because of GD it was highly recommended that you exclusively BF for 6 months) and I really felt like I had failed Jacob completely. But I am more accepting of it now. Most days Jacob is exclusively BF, however there are some evenings when he gets a bottle because my supply is so low. My motto is, it doesn’t matter where the food is coming from as long as baby is getting fed! (and it meets the WHO recommendations or whatever – wouldn’t be supporting anyone giving a 3month old a Big Mac to chow down on).

Sorry for the essay!! Have a good night ladies!

Edited by RubyBaby]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:43:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342723&title=march-2011-babies#1342723 <![CDATA[March 2011 babies : karenb_chch wrote:But please,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342567&title=march-2011-babies#1342567 Author: MrsFord
Subject: 34467
Posted: 08 June 2011 at 6:35pm

Originally posted by karenb_chch karenb_chch wrote:

But please, don't feel that you need to be apologetic to ANYONE for ffing! Society puts enough pressure on us, without us putting more pressure on ourselves. A happy mum and bub are at least as important as breast milk in a baby's development. Also the first few days and weeks are the most important, so even if your bub only got a day or two of colostrum, s/he has already had a good start. Just remember this - if you stand at the school gate you will not be able to tell which kids have been bf'd and which have had formula.


So true Karen but OMG the guilt we put on ourselves! I have been 100% FF Declan for 14.5 weeks so you would think by now I would have gotten over it but I still beat myself up every day. I don't have PND but I just can't seem to get over the feeling of being an utter failure because I wasn't able to breastfeed. My logical mind tells me he is happy, healthy and I am so lucky to have such an amazing boy and I AM a good mum because he wouldn't be those things if I wasn't but some days I convince myself I am such a waste of space and no matter how hard my mum or DH try I can't seem to believe otherwise.

I will be better prepared next time but honestly I do worry that if it doesn't work out again I am going to be even more of a mess!]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:35:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34467&PID=1342567&title=march-2011-babies#1342567