OHbaby! Forums : July 2012 Babies

OHbaby! Forums : July 2012 Babies https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:59:49 +0000 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:17:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40818 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : so funny going back through some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843687&title=july-2012-babies#5843687 Author: Candkids
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2013 at 3:17pm

so funny going back through some of the posts on here hahah, glad your break is going well :) hope the boys get better soon]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:17:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843687&title=july-2012-babies#5843687 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I thought it looked rather dead....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843502&title=july-2012-babies#5843502 Author: Emu
Subject: 40818
Posted: 24 July 2013 at 2:34pm

I thought it looked rather dead. I recognise many names including some that are not in our group. Thanks so much for the bibs, I love them. I will post an update to the FB group tomorrow through someone else to let you know how my break is going :) I am pretty well but boys are all sick]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:34:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843502&title=july-2012-babies#5843502 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi Emu (I know your real name...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843471&title=july-2012-babies#5843471 Author: Mama P
Subject: 40818
Posted: 23 July 2013 at 11:28pm

Hi Emu (I know your real name hehehehe). This is where our FB group started from so a lot of the Mums that used to be on here are on one of the FB pages. I think this forum is pretty much dead. We hope you are well and miss you. Melissa]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:28:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843471&title=july-2012-babies#5843471 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Does anyone still come onto this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843462&title=july-2012-babies#5843462 Author: Emu
Subject: 40818
Posted: 23 July 2013 at 9:09pm

Does anyone still come onto this thread? I have never really used this forem, because I happened to find treasures first but it is very quiet there these days. I was on a Due July 2012 thread there and my identical twin boys Matteo & Elliot were born at 35 weeks on June 2. I am taking a long Facebook break and thought I would check in here]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:09:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5843462&title=july-2012-babies#5843462 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : dam it I lost all the colours...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5823159&title=july-2012-babies#5823159 Author: Candkids
Subject: 40818
Posted: 08 January 2013 at 12:37pm

dam it I lost all the colours :( boo]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:37:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5823159&title=july-2012-babies#5823159 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : 29th May - Angey Baby - Cody Roy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5823158&title=july-2012-babies#5823158 Author: Candkids
Subject: 40818
Posted: 08 January 2013 at 12:37pm

29th May - Angey Baby - Cody Roy ♂ - 5lb 5oz

2nd June - drvic - Max Lorenzo ♂ - 5lb 6oz and Leo Richard ♂ - 5lb 11oz

16th June - Pugglesworth - Brooklyn ♀ - 2.6kg

21st June - Stubbsie - Oliver ♂ - 6lb 15oz

3rd July - twotravelbugs - Katrina Erin ♀ - 3.62kg

5th July - LateStarterLorna - Boy ♂ - 9lb 14oz

5th July - Jelle - Dominic James ♂ - 8lb 10oz

5th July - baby mama - Lucia Rose ♂ - 3.6kg

11th July - mia_mum of 2 - Jaxon Tipene ♂ - 3.92kg

11th July - MrsJMcD - Hugo ♂ - 3.9kg

12th July - jadew - Xanthe Briana ♀ - 2.99kg

13th July - koromiko - Kezia ♀ - 3.9kg

14th July - jellyjam - Leo Adam ♂ - 3.49kg

14th July - Michelle_G - Kirsten ♀ - 3kg

15th July - Littlebig - Soren Alexander ♂ - 8lb 2oz

15th July - nichel - Kyla Mae ♀

16th July - kernowexile - Madeleine ♀ - 2.7kg

16th July - maisey - Alice ♀ - 8lb 13oz

16th July - Oscar09 - Jackson Joel ♂ - 8lb 2oz

17th July Booboobelle - Elijah James ♂ - 8lb 10oz

18th July – islandgirl - Tarn Zarek ♂ - 8lb 3oz

20th July - Mrs Hubbard - Stella Adele ♀ - 9lb 2oz

21st July – k8harris - Lucy Isabel ♀ - 8lbs 6oz

22nd July - tfd - Eadon Thomas ♂ - 3,2kg

23rd July - notenufchaos - Erin Jane ♀ - 6lb 9oz

26th July - Bali-Belle - Eva Grace ♀ - 7.7 pounds (3.5kg)

30th July – BecksT84 - Ada Grace ♀ – 8lb pounds 13oz (3.5kg)

3rd August - CrazeegnaBeaMum - Elise Ruby ♀ - 7lb 8oz

3rd August - Candkids - Zack ♂ - 8lb 5oz

4th August - spotty - Benjamin Ross ♂ – 8lb

11 October - Third Time Lucky - Evie Rose ♀ - 8lb (3630g)

Total Babies

24 :)

12 Boys

12 Girls

30th June - Tracief82 #2

30th June - Baby makes three #1 - Finding out!

1st - Starzie #2

1st - Guest_45259 #1

1st - Guest_65031 #? - Girl ♀

4th - autz87 #1

4th - Mini horse #1 - Girl ♀

4th - Guest_70240

5th - CharlotteCamelia #2 - Boy ♂

5th - Booski (Suzy) #3 - It's a surprise!

5th - Angel4 #3

5th/6th - Hails1 #1

7th - Sally #2

7th - SharonG #2

8th - emu #2

9th - Saraha #1

10th - hopeful69 #3

11th - Noriyo #2

13th - Kate T #1 - Finding out!

16th - lsttcdiver #1 - It's a surprise!

17th - Bexx #1

17th - Guest_68308 #1

18th - Rovic #2

18th - nichel #?

18th - SeasideMama #2 - Boy ♂

21st - bubblez5505 #1

21st - Amesz #2

22nd - Liams Mummy #2

23rd - geeky #1

23rd - MAMA-T #1 - Boy ♂

25th - Candkids #3 - Boy ♂

26th - Guest_69256 #4

26th - fullhouse2012 #3

27th - Cupc@ke #1

27th - happy mum to be #1 - Girl ♀

27th - michela #2 - Finding out!

28th - MrsGee #1

29th - Marie # #1 - Girl ♀

Total Babies

67 :)

12 Boys

11 Girls

Angel Babies

   jessm

   Emilzz

   thirdtimelucky

   Deb

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:37:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5823158&title=july-2012-babies#5823158 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi mum2jaxon congrats & welcome...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5821584&title=july-2012-babies#5821584 Author: KirsMich
Subject: 40818
Posted: 14 December 2012 at 6:18pm

Hi mum2jaxon

congrats & welcome

are you on facebook? most of the ladies are in groups on there, its alot easier to keep track of etc. if so pm me your details and I'll add you.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5821584&title=july-2012-babies#5821584 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : hi there my son was born on July...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5821381&title=july-2012-babies#5821381 Author: mum2jaxon
Subject: 40818
Posted: 12 December 2012 at 2:01pm

hi there my son was born on July 20th 2012 5 pound 12 thought i would enter the forum :) ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:01:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5821381&title=july-2012-babies#5821381 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : yusss i can log in again! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5818721&title=july-2012-babies#5818721 Author: Candkids
Subject: 40818
Posted: 11 November 2012 at 8:22am

yusss i can log in again!]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:22:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5818721&title=july-2012-babies#5818721 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Cool thanks. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817556&title=july-2012-babies#5817556 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 27 October 2012 at 7:01pm

Cool thanks.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:01:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817556&title=july-2012-babies#5817556 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I won a merino one from the oh...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817546&title=july-2012-babies#5817546 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 27 October 2012 at 11:50am

I won a merino one from the oh baby of the day comp, so thats been awesome, esp winter but as summers coming, id just get a cotton cheaper one as you can just put more clothes on the baby if its a chilly night and then look at trade me for a merino one :) Alex was a wriggler and has only just started using a blanket at 2 :)]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:50:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817546&title=july-2012-babies#5817546 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi - glad to hear everyones babies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817525&title=july-2012-babies#5817525 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 27 October 2012 at 9:01am

Hi - glad to hear everyones babies are still doing well. We are doing great and really enjoying our baby. She looks so grown up now and is starting to get a little personality.

We are trying to wean Brooklyn out of her sleep sack at the moment. Took one arm out last week and took the other arm out last night (icy hands when she wakes up but her body and head are still warm enough and the room is warm too). She still sleeps about the same length of time (8-10 hours for her first time sleep), but it takes her much longer to get to sleep (and half the time involves me holding her arm down so she stops hitting herself in the face while settling), and she seems to stir a lot more as her arms waive occasionally and wake her up (luckily she can usually fall back to sleep though). Anyway, I much prefer her sleeping and settling in her wrap but she has started to roll, is over 4 months old (I've read this is a good time to stop), and we are coming into summer warmth, so I think it's best she stops using it now. Anyone else had problems or any good ideas weaning out of sleep sack/wrap with waving arms?

Also, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for sleeping bags as the baby shops don't seem to have a good selection and there are a lot to choose from online, but you don't get to see them first. She tends to edge out from under her blanket most of the time so I thinks she's going to be one of those babies who need a sleeping bag to keep warm. I saw a good review of merino kids go go bag but it is very expensive (happy to spend the money if others think it's worth it though).

Look forward to some tips

]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:01:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817525&title=july-2012-babies#5817525 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi Folks, totally missed the post...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817136&title=july-2012-babies#5817136 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 22 October 2012 at 1:32pm

Hi Folks, totally missed the post inviting me into your FB group, thank you, I would love to join! Will add Crazee as a friend now :-)

I'll put a pic on FB since I don't know what I'm doing here (still). Thanks so much for all you lovely welcomes to Evie, and support generally this year and last. It's really meant a lot.

Baby is asleep, so I will go and relax. DP has stripped all the beds down today (milk all over the place and DS wet his) so I guess it's the couch for me, ah well, that's where the mysky is heh heh

See you in FB!

TTL

]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:32:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817136&title=july-2012-babies#5817136 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL - big congratulations to you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817112&title=july-2012-babies#5817112 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 21 October 2012 at 8:19pm

TTL - big congratulations to you and your lovely family.
She was born on my birthday.
Glad to hear you're in love with her. A much wanted beautiful baby girl for you.
Can't wait to see photos.
Really hoping you join our OHbaby FB forum. It's a wonderfully supportive group.
Max & Leo are chubby wee critters. Not identical and very different temperaments. Max is really cruisy, Leo loves his cuddles. Leo is rolling and Max nearly there. It all goes WAY too quickly for me.
Big hugs.]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:19:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817112&title=july-2012-babies#5817112 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Ok, how do I make the graphics...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817074&title=july-2012-babies#5817074 Author: koromiko
Subject: 40818
Posted: 21 October 2012 at 9:27am

Ok, how do I make the graphics work? Jellyjam?

Gah... I'll try again later. Have to do some tidying now because we have visitors in a couple of hours!

Edited by koromiko - 21 October 2012 at 9:32am]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:27:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817074&title=july-2012-babies#5817074 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : 29th May - Angey Baby - Cody Roy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817073&title=july-2012-babies#5817073 Author: koromiko
Subject: 40818
Posted: 21 October 2012 at 9:26am

29th May - Angey Baby - Cody Roy ♂ - 5lb 5oz

2nd June - drvic - Max Lorenzo ♂ - 5lb 6oz and Leo Richard ♂ - 5lb 11oz

16th June - Pugglesworth - Brooklyn ♀ - 2.6kg

21st June - Stubbsie - Oliver ♂ - 6lb 15oz

3rd July - twotravelbugs - Katrina Erin ♀ - 3.62kg

5th July - LateStarterLorna - Boy ♂ - 9lb 14oz

5th July - Jelle - Dominic James ♂ - 8lb 10oz

5th July - baby mama - Lucia Rose ♂ - 3.6kg

11th July - mia_mum of 2 - Jaxon Tipene ♂ - 3.92kg

11th July - MrsJMcD - Hugo ♂ - 3.9kg

12th July - jadew - Xanthe Briana ♀ - 2.99kg

13th July - koromiko - Kezia ♀ - 3.9kg

14th July - jellyjam - Leo Adam ♂ - 3.49kg

14th July - Michelle_G - Kirsten ♀ - 3kg

15th July - Littlebig - Soren Alexander ♂ - 8lb 2oz

15th July - nichel - Kyla Mae ♀

16th July - kernowexile - Madeleine ♀ - 2.7kg

16th July - maisey - Alice ♀ - 8lb 13oz

16th July - Oscar09 - Jackson Joel ♂ - 8lb 2oz

17th July Booboobelle - Elijah James ♂ - 8lb 10oz

18th July – islandgirl - Tarn Zarek ♂ - 8lb 3oz

20th July - Mrs Hubbard - Stella Adele ♀ - 9lb 2oz

21st July – k8harris - Lucy Isabel ♀ - 8lbs 6oz

22nd July - tfd - Eadon Thomas ♂ - 3,2kg

23rd July - notenufchaos - Erin Jane ♀ - 6lb 9oz

26th July - Bali-Belle - Eva Grace ♀ - 7.7 pounds (3.5kg)

30th July – BecksT84 - Ada Grace ♀ – 8lb pounds 13oz (3.5kg)

3rd August - CrazeegnaBeaMum - Elise Ruby ♀ - 7lb 8oz

4th August - spotty - Benjamin Ross ♂ – 8lb

11 October - Third Time Lucky - Evie Rose ♀ - 8lb (3630g)

Total Babies

24 :)

12 Boys

12 Girls

Angel Babies

   jessm

   Emilzz

   thirdtimelucky

   Deb

I hope I managed to do this right. I deleted people from the second list so we could see who wasn't in the first list... I know some of them have updated on facebook so I will check if they are ok to have the details in here then I can come and edit this when I have time!!

Edited by koromiko - 22 October 2012 at 7:14pm]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:26:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817073&title=july-2012-babies#5817073 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Congratulations Third Time Lucky!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817066&title=july-2012-babies#5817066 Author: koromiko
Subject: 40818
Posted: 21 October 2012 at 9:05am

Congratulations Third Time Lucky! Lucky indeed. What a cute name :) So exciting to still be getting baby news on here!

I have been thinking about how it is almost a year since I found out I was pregnant. What an amazing year it has been... I still can't believe it sometimes. Our little sweetpea is so smiley and wriggly. Yesterday the monitor went off to say there was no movement in the cot. We have the sensor pad near to the end where we put her. Anyway I rushed in and found her down towards the other end and lying across the cot instead of lengthwise, giving me a big grin! She is only wearing her pavlik harness at night now, but for the first half of the day it's like she is wearing an invisible one.

I have also been thinking about the other people who used to post on this page... I tried searching for Emilzz, Deb and Jessm. I hope that their journey has brought them/will bring them happiness.

Also wondering what has happened to the people who stopped updating and we don't know if they are out there somewhere with cute little babies but don't have the time to post in forums!!

Anyway, K is down for her first nap of the day, I should have a shower and get organised. ]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:05:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817066&title=july-2012-babies#5817066 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Congrats TTL and welcome to little...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817035&title=july-2012-babies#5817035 Author: jadew
Subject: 40818
Posted: 20 October 2012 at 9:25am

Congrats TTL and welcome to little Evie. Glad everything is going ok so far. The newborn stage initially seems to last forever but then suddenly they're out of it and you wonder where the time has gone!

Lorna- we're on 1 sleep cycle naps here too, but my little one HATES the capsule and basically screams in it everytime so no chance of her sleeping in the car. Hope your little girl has a happy 2nd birthday :)]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:25:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817035&title=july-2012-babies#5817035 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I agree thats it is a little easier...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817032&title=july-2012-babies#5817032 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 20 October 2012 at 9:17am

I agree thats it is a little easier most of the time but yep can be exhausting too, last friday was awful, Alex had a stomach bug and Sam was really grizzly and I cried lots, I was saved by 2 friends that did shopping for me :) Not much of a routine here except bedtime always seem to happen around 7pm for both kids which is great but Sam is very random on his first wake up and 12.30am make for an unhappy mummy but we will get there, most of the time he goes back to sleep easily :) Day sleeps are usually only one sleep cycle but with daycare drop/pick up shopping etc theres not much chance of longer but he does sleep in the car and capsule and Alex was exactly the same, so I try not to stress.

Totally my own fault but my bedtime has become later and that doesnt help with night feeds, so I really need to work on that lol Tomorrow I shall no longer have 2 under 2 :)]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:17:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817032&title=july-2012-babies#5817032 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hey Lorna, thanks! :-) It's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817023&title=july-2012-babies#5817023 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 19 October 2012 at 9:35pm

Hey Lorna, thanks! :-) It's funny, but in the end our babies aren't that far apart are they. Sore nips is right, sheesh. I think she has more suction than our vacuum cleaner. Have you got to the light at the end of the tunnel as far as getting feeding settled, and more of a routine, especially at night? I take heart that I've done this before and it gets easier little by little, but man some days I'm so exhausted and some of the nights go forever. On that note, it's bedtime for me. Great to hear from you, how are you going other than the nips?

:-)

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:35:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817023&title=july-2012-babies#5817023 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Big Congratulations TTL, beautiful...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817022&title=july-2012-babies#5817022 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 19 October 2012 at 9:30pm

Big Congratulations TTL, beautiful name, glad all is going well except the sore nips bit, I still have sore nips(thrush)and Sams 3 1/2 months lol ]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:30:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5817022&title=july-2012-babies#5817022 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hey Folks! Evie Rose was born...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816992&title=july-2012-babies#5816992 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 19 October 2012 at 4:12pm

Hey Folks! Evie Rose was born by section on 11 Oct. She is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, we are utterly in love! Waitakere was very full and we were chucked out the next day and sent to birthcare which was great, but DP had to drive us there, which was pretty horrible so soon (and so drugged!). Birthcare is wonderful though, and we were lucky DHB picked up the tab Big smile

Evie was 8 pd (3630g) and surgeon said when he saw her head in my pelvis, he thought we'd made a good call not to try for a natural birth. The section itself was very good, although surreal and so on, like being more than a fly on the wall in a real surgery. She has a full head of hair and is really gorgeous, loves the shower and bare bum time, is practicing sleeping at night but not great at it yet.

The recovery is going slowly. Have huge amount of milk and hit and miss success rate with latching well which led to all the usual bruising/bleeding in the first few days. I'll get better at that, but sheesh does it hurt when it isn't right!!!!!! Very tired and pretty stiff and sore but very happy! Will try to get a pic here shortly. Thanks for thinking of me throughout, it's been a really big help Smile

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816992&title=july-2012-babies#5816992 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Just popped in here and have read...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816794&title=july-2012-babies#5816794 Author: HelloYellow
Subject: 40818
Posted: 17 October 2012 at 9:34am

Just popped in here and have read that TTL should have a wee bundle of joy by now.
Hope you are doing well. :)
Once you have settled with you new one and are ready to join in conversation with other mums, all of us Ohbaby July babies Mums were wondering if you would like to join our facebook group. We would love to have you!
Also anyone else thats not on the facebook group but would like to add me, then i can add you to the group. (We all seem to find it waaay easier on fb and forget about this forum)
Amy Peterson (Sloan) - From Palmy Nth (to help with searching) or via my email addy : you_go_girl_108@hotmail.com]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:34:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816794&title=july-2012-babies#5816794 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : oh good luck ttl ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816646&title=july-2012-babies#5816646 Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 40818
Posted: 15 October 2012 at 1:00pm

oh good luck ttl]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816646&title=july-2012-babies#5816646 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Thinking about you TTL. Hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816593&title=july-2012-babies#5816593 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 14 October 2012 at 8:03pm

Thinking about you TTL.
Hope it's all gone well and you have your beautiful baby in your arms.
Looking forward to an update...]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:03:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816593&title=july-2012-babies#5816593 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Good luck TTL. Hope it all goes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816272&title=july-2012-babies#5816272 Author: kwaka
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 October 2012 at 10:30pm

Good luck TTL. Hope it all goes well ]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:30:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816272&title=july-2012-babies#5816272 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Oh TTL it must pretty much be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816270&title=july-2012-babies#5816270 Author: maisey
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 October 2012 at 9:57pm

Oh TTL it must pretty much be d-day for you??? I hope everything goes/is going well. I think energy levels are better after giving birth but that also depends on how well baby sleeps!!! Sleeping is certainly easier and more comfortable anyway. I look forward to hearing how you are getting on, sorry I have been very slack in checking in on here.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:57:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5816270&title=july-2012-babies#5816270 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hey Maisey, very close now! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814963&title=july-2012-babies#5814963 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 9:05pm

Hey Maisey, very close now! I think it's 12 sleeps until the section... Am trying not to count, but it is getting pretty real alright! Hips are unreliable, baby keeps hitting my nerves etc., but all part of the joy eh :-) I would love to have the energy to mop or vacuum! am hoping this returns once my daughter is outside!!! Let me down gently if you think this is unlikely Wink

]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:05:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814963&title=july-2012-babies#5814963 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL, not long to go for you now!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814939&title=july-2012-babies#5814939 Author: maisey
Subject: 40818
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 2:38pm

TTL, not long to go for you now!!! Very exciting. I hope you are keeping well and enjoying no work.

All going well with me, DH has taken DD1 away for a couple of hours and DD2 is asleep so I have sometime to myself for a change!!! I have used that time to vaccum and steammop the floors! Oh well, it really needed done. Might sit down now with a cuppa and the treasures mag.

]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:38:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814939&title=july-2012-babies#5814939 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi Lorna! Like your approach to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814371&title=july-2012-babies#5814371 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 10:24pm

Hi Lorna! Like your approach to spiders, anything at a distance sounds good :-) I bloody nearly stood on a whitetail going to the toilet in the middle of the night last week, so glad I bothered to turn the light on that one time,...

My days are like yours were, active mornings, chilling afternoons. Glad to hear your older one is loving her brother. I'm really excited to see how my little boy likes his sister, I'm sure it will be very exciting although he seems to think she might be a lot more able/interesting than I think she will be, at the start anyway lol

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:24:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814371&title=july-2012-babies#5814371 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Lovely to hear from you TTL, relaxing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814348&title=july-2012-babies#5814348 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 5:01pm

Lovely to hear from you TTL, relaxing is hard when you just finished work and feel theres so much to do, I did things in the morning and then relaxed in the afternoon as thats when I was really tired :)

All going well here, Alex is still loving her brother and hes just so adorable lol Hes currently asleep on the rocker and Alex is refusing to leave her cot after a 2 hour sleep, so gives me chance to finish dinner and jump on here hehe

Had a lazy day at home as we are all suffering from colds but did get out in the garden to vacumm up the spiders - hate them and find its the easiest way from a safe distance :)]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:01:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814348&title=july-2012-babies#5814348 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hey ladies, so quiet in here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814344&title=july-2012-babies#5814344 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 4:28pm

Hey ladies, so quiet in here, I guess you are all blissed out/exhausted with your new arrivals by now :-)

Have FINALLY finished work at 36 weeks, yippee! Am finding it hard to wind down and relax, but I'll remember how shortly surely! Have a growth scan tomorrow and ob appt, so really looking forward to all that, and to our birth which is scheduled for 11 Oct. Still so much to do, but as you all know, anything that doesn't get done can probably wait and there'll always be something that needs to be done....

Anyhoo, Still checking in here from time to time, hope all is going well for you all :-)

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:28:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5814344&title=july-2012-babies#5814344 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : my baby is getting cute chubby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5813294&title=july-2012-babies#5813294 Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 40818
Posted: 12 September 2012 at 9:41am

my baby is getting cute chubby wee thighs yay!! this thread seems to go quiet frequently.
]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:41:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5813294&title=july-2012-babies#5813294 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL - FIFO is fly in, fly out....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812458&title=july-2012-babies#5812458 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 September 2012 at 10:13pm

TTL - FIFO is fly in, fly out. Often high paying Aussie mining jobs for 4 weeks then a week off to visit family.

Maisey and Oscar09 - I agree the first 6 months with 2 is harder, but I found the second 6 months about the same, and from 1 year I actually found 2 easier because they had each other for entertainment. Four is busy but I'm getting used to it; 2 seems so quiet in retrospect. The babies are smiling and cooing a lot now and I'm really getting into the swing of it. Loving my boys; I feel very very lucky.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:13:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812458&title=july-2012-babies#5812458 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I keep for getting to check in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812452&title=july-2012-babies#5812452 Author: maisey
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 September 2012 at 8:55pm

I keep for getting to check in on here!! I am usually just on fb.

TTL, how exciting to have a date for your wee girl to be born!! Do enjoy those last few weeks.

All going pretty well here. DD2 is sleeping well and I am usually only up the once to her. It is hard juggling a 2 yo and a baby. LSL I have NO idea how you manage on your own!! And Drvic you with 4 kids!!!

I must admit it is awesome to see DD1 interact with DD2. And the smiles DD1 is getting from DD2 is very cool. Makes my heart melt just a little bit more.

Hope everyone is doing well.

]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812452&title=july-2012-babies#5812452 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Im here too..i have checked back...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812424&title=july-2012-babies#5812424 Author: Oscar09
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 September 2012 at 5:34pm

Im here too..i have checked back a few times and tehre has been zilch posted on here...think everyone is on FB. Which is a pretty busy place!

Jackson is 7.5 weeks old and doing great. He has started smiling and cooing which is great. Big brother Blake is enjoying him and in general pretty good. He can be a bit challenging at times and the sleep deprivation makes it harder to deal with.

Had the 1st lot of imms today, held off a week to get them as he had a bit of a cold last week. Hate seeing his little lip drop before a big cry!

Im adjusting slowly to 2 kids, its a big shock actually! The hardest thing i find is going from a very very independent nearly 3yr old to a very very dependent baby again but Jackson is very very contented so he is lots of fun.

Hope everyone else is all ok :)]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:34:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812424&title=july-2012-babies#5812424 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hey Lovlies, sorry I've been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812367&title=july-2012-babies#5812367 Author: Mamaof1babe
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 September 2012 at 12:31pm

Hey Lovlies,
sorry I've been slack getting on here, seriously taken 6 weeks for me to get the hang of everything and really bond with Stella, I've had quite a few "what the heck have we done" moments, but am loving it now.
I think I had to many people come and stay in the first month too, there was always someone here, so I didnt get a chance to just get to grips with things and work out our routine.
Stella is an awesome sleeper, which I'm truely thankful for, I just really miss my independence I think...don't miss working though!
I hope you're all doing well, Stella had her 6 week check up and immunisations on friday, she is in the 98th percentile for weight and height! Big, chubby bubba! The dr put it kindly....atleast if she gets sick, she has a good reserve! Well, we're not planning on getting sick!

I put on 30kg being preg

I had really bad water retention, within a week, I lost 15kg, but am really struggling with the rest, total of 17kg gone so far...
I'm expressing and bottle feeding, so am thinking of doing it for another couple of weeks, and then maybe doing weight watchers...should start getting back into exercise too...

TTL - enjoy your last few weeks before your little lady arrives, maybe try and have a couple of weeks off to yourself before she arrives? Have you found a name yet?
]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:31:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812367&title=july-2012-babies#5812367 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Drvic - know what you mean about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812317&title=july-2012-babies#5812317 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 September 2012 at 7:35am

Drvic - know what you mean about age. Maybe you're 103 in breastfeeding years, 23 in every other regard lol. If you only aged when you slept, you'd be shaving the years off now eh!! That's cool we'll have her on your birthday. I was hoping she wouldn't be born on any weird relative's birthday, but you're ok

Kernox, we've been calling 'it' the Wombmonster, or it or him. I'm sure it will be a lot easier to make some connection when we see her! God I hope so lolol What is fifo?

DP bought me my own laptop yesterday, yippee! Now I can be online on my day off which will let me get so much more done, paying bills etc etc. Feel oddly liberated having my first comp of my own!!]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:35:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812317&title=july-2012-babies#5812317 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL - the name Jim is fab. Our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812274&title=july-2012-babies#5812274 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 04 September 2012 at 4:22pm

TTL - the name Jim is fab. Our little girl was the Alien all through pregnancy and then for the first week of her life whilst we worked out a name. She is still the Alien when she cries sometimes!

Drvic - I'd been a FiFO girlfriend in the past. I hadn't really expected to be a new mum and managing it

Having said that,we prefer it as when the OH is home, he really switches off,much better than stupidly long days and long commutes. Sort of makes sense $$$-wise unless the exchange rate goes to pot! Some interviews next week we hope

And hopefully the job will be just across the ditch and not in deepest darkest Asia/Russia.

Pilates this morning was soooo good

I feel like my body is waking up again!!

Edited by kernowexile]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:22:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812274&title=july-2012-babies#5812274 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL - 11 Oct is a great birthdate....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812188&title=july-2012-babies#5812188 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 9:45pm

TTL - 11 Oct is a great birthdate. It's mine!!! I'll be 103; well, it feels like it some days, and 23 on others.
Tell work ASAP; it will take such a load off your mind and be less stressful than worrying about telling them. Can't wait to see pics of Jim (she'll always be that to me now, you know that, right?).

Kernowexile - sucks about redundancy. Where is the FIFO job and what will he be doing? Did you see the recent Close Up about FIFO families? Sounds like a good answer $$$-wise. Practically difficult though.

Edited by drvic]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:45:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812188&title=july-2012-babies#5812188 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Well that's a lot more action...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812169&title=july-2012-babies#5812169 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 8:01pm

Well that's a lot more action than I've seen in here for a while!

Great to see how quickly you folk are getting back to normal life and just including your babes in there. Hope those boobs are ok Puggles, once it starts it can get nasty pretty quickly, but can fix up quite quickly too. Hope the doc was of some help.

We got our csection date today - 11 Oct!! Only 5 weeks and 3 days away, NOW it starts to get pretty real eh!!! Am thinking that finishing 28 Sept is probably a bit late and for what? So someone can make more money from my exhausted efforts? I didn't expect it to be so early, but they brought if forward a few more days because I'm So Old. Fine with me, and DP very happy it's happening in his school holidays. Great for me actually, b/c I might actually be at home and not in hosp for the two weeks he has off. We really should think about a name.... Otherwise it will be Jim Drvic lolol

I don't feel ready, and I have a lot of things to do here, but I just can't quite bring myself to tell work I'm finishing earlier than expected. I must toughen up, I don't want to spend the last few days of my pregnancy like a blue-arsed fly eh...
]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812169&title=july-2012-babies#5812169 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hello! We're still here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812143&title=july-2012-babies#5812143 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 3:25pm

Hello! We're still here, just normally reading and running as this site doesn't work on the iphone.

This time 7weeks ago I was pushing the wee girl out! - where did the time go?!!

Those of you who want to be pregnant again make me laugh. I hated it!! I hated being fat, and then being told 'you're not fat, you're pregnant'! I am now hating the fact the inital weight came off quickly and I am now stuck with another 6kg to lose until I am close to my happy weight. Oh well, time to give up the cakes and coca cola then

I'm enjoying being a mum, but I am a bit bored in some respects. We are getting out and about, mums and bubs pilates, cinema, walking, I've been out mountain biking with a chum, and had my first solo mountain bike in Wanaka the other weekend which was magical. It was very good for the soul. I was so happy! But I guess I am bored as I miss going to work/uni and engaging that side of my brain. Watching little M develop is however so much fun.

Anyway my parents arrive on Thursday for 3 months which I really really can't wait for. I need a break during the day just to go for a run, or a swim and get the endorphins going. A walk doesn't quite cut the mustard, and with the OH out at work from 8-1830, the day is a bit long. But the days are getting longer and lighter = hurrah!!!

So generally, I love my cruisey little girl. I don't like the fact my OH is being made redundant and I am about to become a FIFO otherhalf solo parenting for three-quarters of the time. But hey ho. C'est la vie.

Oh and the best or most useful weekly update I've been getting is from the Babycentre. You can click the email for more info if you like.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:25:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812143&title=july-2012-babies#5812143 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Oh Make sure you get the antibotics...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812092&title=july-2012-babies#5812092 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 10:18am

Oh

Make sure you get the antibotics into you ASAP and keep feeding off that side and massaging the area, if you have cabbage, pop a leaf on the sore area til it wilts, told to avoid the nipple area xx]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:18:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812092&title=july-2012-babies#5812092 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Darn - just looked up symptoms...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812077&title=july-2012-babies#5812077 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 03 September 2012 at 5:32am

Darn - just looked up symptoms online and sounds like I have it...fever, chills, aching muscles. I just thought I was getting the flu

Will get myself off to the Dr today.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 05:32:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812077&title=july-2012-babies#5812077 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : How did you know you had mastitis?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812071&title=july-2012-babies#5812071 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 9:30pm

How did you know you had mastitis? Not sure how to tell it's become more than just sore red and hot.]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:30:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812071&title=july-2012-babies#5812071 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Pugglesworth, Ive never bothered...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812058&title=july-2012-babies#5812058 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 7:47pm

Pugglesworth, Ive never bothered with baby books except the pregnancy one Up the Duff, I get the huggies updates which I skim read and did the first time round too. Friends who read certain books seem to stress about what will happen next, for example friend with a 4 month old is desperate to get her to self settle, currently feeding to sleep, as she has read that at 5 months sleep regression happens and babies will start waking every two hours!!!!! So now shes paranoid about whats about to happen, which is just crazy as I dont see any enjoyment of your child happening but thats just my opinion

Keep an eye on those boobs, Ive just had my 2nd lot of mastitis, luckily I have ab's on hand and seem to be able to stop it getting too bad

I just want that firm pregnant belly back, hating the jelly belly I have but I guess eating dessert and cream wont help

]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:47:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812058&title=july-2012-babies#5812058 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : oh no i definately have enough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812051&title=july-2012-babies#5812051 Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 6:07pm

oh no i definately have enough chaos now lol, number 4 is totally off the cards DH had the snip, i would have heaps more if we could afford it and me still be able to be a SAHM. BUT if we did have another i would hope for another girl i wouldnt know what to do with a boy and i would feel totally sorry for him with 3 older sisters lol
]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:07:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812051&title=july-2012-babies#5812051 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL - I used shields for a couple...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812041&title=july-2012-babies#5812041 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 3:39pm

TTL - I used shields for a couple of months as no-one told me to stop using them until I started going to Plunket. Not using them anymore though. Might try expressing a little in shower as they are starting to get red and hot so will need to prevent infection setting in.]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:39:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812041&title=july-2012-babies#5812041 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : LSL - is funny to see you say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812015&title=july-2012-babies#5812015 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 10:40am

LSL - is funny to see you say you want to be pregnant again. I have enough children (4) but I soooo miss being pregnant. I genuinely enjoy the feeling and like my body most when pregnant, and my babies are 3 months old today (8 weeks corrected age) and just seem too big already. If only I'd been able to start sooner and had more money and I'd have another.

TTL - lol about naming your daughter Jim. I've seen stranger to be honest.
Wow - can't believe you're 33 weeks already. Not long now.

Notenufchaos - sounds like you're doing brilliantly with 3 kids. Is your moniker still appropriate and are you going back for number 4? If you did would you want a girl or boy?
]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:40:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812015&title=july-2012-babies#5812015 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : im still here but usually just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812010&title=july-2012-babies#5812010 Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 8:51am

im still here but usually just read and run - i hate typing one handed lol.

Little miss Erin is 6 weeks old tomorrow and is so awesome she is smiling heaps and starting to coo at me. she is also a great little sleeper and we are getting a big sleep from 8pm till 2, 3, or 4 am so im not finding this three children thing too hard at all :)

mind you my two older monsters 4 and 2.5 yrs are a bit trying at the moment
]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:51:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812010&title=july-2012-babies#5812010 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Haha Lorna, you must be bloody...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812008&title=july-2012-babies#5812008 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 8:19am

Haha Lorna, you must be bloody kidding!!! I've gestated like an elephant, including the MC before this preg, I can't wait NEVER to be preg again lol But you're right, not long to go, and I am really aware that this is my last baby and I should be living in every moment, but so hard to do that with boring old life carrying on in every other respect. And still so much to do before this baby makes her appearance. Still can't think of 'it' as a girl, still think of 'him' in there - force of habit. I'm sure I will get the hang of it once I see her... Otherwise we'll name her Jim and raise her to be a tradey lol DS is very excited, but also regressing a little bit,which can be frustrating, but got to cut him some slack, he is only 3

Otherwise I am still counting the days at work, and starting to get uncomfortably bulky. Finally wearing the belt on and off.. Knocked up was quite good eh, a rare movie that didn't go on about all the 'bad' things about pregnancy, she didn't even get stretchmarks. Neither would I if I was Katherine Heigl though...

How old is your littlie now?

Puggles - I must catch that show! Keep forgetting to tape it. Have you tried expressing a bit to take the pressure down, or maybe nip shields? I know they get bad press, but for a brief reprieve while your boobs sort themselves out, they can be great. I always have to use them at the start for a few weeks at least, until things soften up enough to be more workable...]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:19:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812008&title=july-2012-babies#5812008 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Still here...just up feeding and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812004&title=july-2012-babies#5812004 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 02 September 2012 at 4:23am

Still here...just up feeding and am really sore - they have become engorged so trying to get baby to feed through her tiredness. Has anyone found any good websites that have useful week by week or monthly updates on development and stuff? I've found the obvious ones like this one and Huggies but thought someone might have found others. Or any good books?
After reading "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant" during pregnancy, I'm enjoying watching "Keep Calm and carry on".]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:23:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5812004&title=july-2012-babies#5812004 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : All good here, just rocking Sam...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5811995&title=july-2012-babies#5811995 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 01 September 2012 at 8:40pm

All good here, just rocking Sam to sleep with my foot, watching Knocked up and wanting to be pregnant again

Not long to go now TTL, how are you feeling? Excited I bet, rest of the family must be too

]]> Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:40:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5811995&title=july-2012-babies#5811995 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi Lorna, I was thinking the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5811993&title=july-2012-babies#5811993 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 01 September 2012 at 8:26pm

Hi Lorna, I was thinking the same thing. Probably they're all up all night BFing and showing off gorgeous babies to friends and family. How you going?]]> Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:26:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5811993&title=july-2012-babies#5811993 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Wheres everyone gone? ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5811922&title=july-2012-babies#5811922 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 31 August 2012 at 8:43pm

Wheres everyone gone?]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:43:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5811922&title=july-2012-babies#5811922 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Oh thats odd, Im on one of the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810817&title=july-2012-babies#5810817 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 23 August 2012 at 8:42am

Oh thats odd, Im on one of the fb groups but a small one, you can email lornabeckinsall@hotmail.com

]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:42:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810817&title=july-2012-babies#5810817 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : LateStarterLorna - trying to pm...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810806&title=july-2012-babies#5810806 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 22 August 2012 at 10:42pm

LateStarterLorna - trying to pm you but it tells me your username is too long. Any ideas? Are you on any of the FB pages?]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:42:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810806&title=july-2012-babies#5810806 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Oh lol at the frozen food discussion....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810617&title=july-2012-babies#5810617 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 21 August 2012 at 7:48pm

Oh lol at the frozen food discussion. I'd been stashing away a few meals in preparation, and we're already eating through them - am finding the last few weeks of work just killer!! Have dropped to 4 days a week from this week, and will finish in 4 - 5, so am really looking forward to that. I guess I will spend those days cooking...

Lorna, I had my first son on my own right from the start, it's a big ask, and I see you have an older one as well, hats off to you!

Am really looking forward to my first day off tomorrow since my head has shifted into mum mode and out of work mode, and I just want to indulge it! Am planning a swim, maybe a walk, and getting my eyebrows done. Ah, what a perfect day :-)

Hope you are all starting to get a few more hours sleep each day. Are any of you still pregnant..?]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:48:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810617&title=july-2012-babies#5810617 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Frozen meals rock! As does soup...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810435&title=july-2012-babies#5810435 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 5:08pm

Frozen meals rock! As does soup (bought from local yummy shop cos I'm too lazy to make it and our kitchen is a building site) and bread. I will look like soup soon

Lorna you are my heroine. I will remember the deep breaths idea when we are having a meltdown. Thank you. ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:08:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810435&title=july-2012-babies#5810435 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : hehe I understand the tears and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810431&title=july-2012-babies#5810431 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 20 August 2012 at 4:49pm

hehe I understand the tears and chocolate! That's how I cope too. We'll be having a frozen meal tonight also :)]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:49:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810431&title=july-2012-babies#5810431 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : With lots of deep breaths, few...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810296&title=july-2012-babies#5810296 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 19 August 2012 at 7:11pm

With lots of deep breaths, few tears and chocolate, Im lucky that Alex accepts her brother and hasnt been really jealous, I dont stress about baths not happening - they have never been a regular thing, frozen foods - as long as theres fruit eaten during the day

The use of the words hang on/hold on/in a minute and time out has increase 100 fold

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:11:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810296&title=july-2012-babies#5810296 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Lorna you are amazing! How do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810255&title=july-2012-babies#5810255 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 19 August 2012 at 12:42pm

Lorna you are amazing! How do you do it all on your own?]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:42:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810255&title=july-2012-babies#5810255 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi All Just had 6 week jabs here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810166&title=july-2012-babies#5810166 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 40818
Posted: 18 August 2012 at 11:51am

Hi All

Just had 6 week jabs here, went well, usual crying but all good afterwards, seems a bit sleepier today which has enabled me to wash some windows and weed a tiny bit of the garden

Alex is also helping with washing the outside of the windows or something like that

Lifes a hectic at times with two kids and doing it solo but probably easier than having the third child/partner hehe except when both need attending too but no difference than daytimes for most mums

]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:51:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810166&title=july-2012-babies#5810166 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi - sorry I haven't been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810155&title=july-2012-babies#5810155 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 18 August 2012 at 5:16am

Hi - sorry I haven't been online, have been sick with really bad cold (I'm still sick so hoping it isn't a throat infection as I don't want to have to take antibiotics while bf).

I had the same initial experience as you Koromiko: difficulty chsnging nappies, bf hard and latch bad now that she can't lie comfortably on her side, and hard finding wide gowns in stores (tight fitting merino/wool seems to be en vogue unfortunately). I'm getting my mum to sew some gowns for me for her to wear that have a full skirt so she has plenty of room for her wide knees and is able to kick out still. We will be getting the next size up harness when we go for our check up next fortnight so I'll use cloth covers over the leg straps to prevent that one getting dirty. I'm getting used to the harness now; obviously not ideal but just a fact of life. I'm looking forward to teaching her to role over and start putting weight on her legs while standing, once we have the harness removed as we can't do much in terms of lower development with her legs out of action.]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:16:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5810155&title=july-2012-babies#5810155 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi all, hope everyone is doing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809985&title=july-2012-babies#5809985 Author: koromiko
Subject: 40818
Posted: 16 August 2012 at 9:28pm

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. Kezia put on 700g in the past 10 days and has started sharing a few cute smiles with us. Still so busy looking after her, I am in awe of single mums, I think you could have 3 full time parents at this stage of their lives.

Pugglesworth, how is the harness going? Have you come across Lucy Pants? A woman in Christchurch makes pants that fit babies who are in a Pavlik harness and I think she sells them for just the cost of the fabric. http://www.facebook.com/greenappledesigns. We have found scrubbing with Sards Wonder Soap and a toothbrush effective for cleaning the harness, then wipe with a wet paper towel and dry with a dry one. We also keep some socks (I think they are 1 year size) over the boot part to keep that clean and I have wrapped some cloth around the straps at the back. That way if they get poo on the cloth can just go in the wash. I just stuck it on with masking tape but you could make something with velcro. I hope it's working out ok for you. I am still struggling with breast feeding positions. ]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:28:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809985&title=july-2012-babies#5809985 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : 29th May - Angey Baby - Cody...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809915&title=july-2012-babies#5809915 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 16 August 2012 at 12:14pm

28th June - Jelle #2 - It's a surprise!

30th June - Tracief82 #2
30th June - Baby makes three #1 - Finding out!

1st - Starzie #2
1st - Angey Baby #1 - Boy ♂
1st - Guest_45259 #1
1st - Guest_65031 #? - Girl ♀

3rd - Koromiko #1 - It's a surprise!

4th - LateStarterLorna #2 - Boy ♂
4th - autz87 #1
4th - Mini horse #1 - Girl ♀
4th - Guest_70240

5th - CharlotteCamelia #2 - Boy ♂
5th - Booski (Suzy) #3 - It's a surprise!
5th - Angel4 #3
5th/6th - Hails1 #1

6th - Stubbsie #1

7th - Sally #2
7th - SharonG #2
7th - Littlebig - Boy ♂
7th - drvic - Boy ♂ and Boy ♂
7th - mia_mum of 2 #2 - Boy ♂

8th - Emu #2
8th - Oscar09 #2
8th - Jadew #2 - Girl ♀

9th - Saraha #1

10th - hopeful69 #3
10th - babymama1 #1 - Girl ♀

11th - Noriyo #2

12th - TwoTravelBugs #2 - It's a surprise!

13th - Kate T #1 - Finding out!

15th - nichel #2 - Girl ♀

16th - lsttcdiver #1 - It's a surprise!

17th - Bali-belle #1 - It's a surprise!
17th - MrsJMcD #2 - Boy ♂
17th - Bexx #1
17th - maisey #2 - It's a surprise!
17th - Guest_68308 #1

18th - Rovic #2
18th - Michelle_G #1 - Girl ♀
18th - nichel #?
18th - SeasideMama #2 - Boy ♂

19th - Mrs Hubbard #1
19th - Pugglesworth #1 - Girl ♀

20th - Booboobelle #2

21st - Notenufchaos #3 - Finding out!
21st - bubblez5505 #1
21st - Amesz #2

22nd - k8harris #2 - It's a surprise!
22nd - Liams Mummy #2

23rd - geeky #1
23rd - MAMA-T #1 - Boy ♂
25th - BecksT84 #1 - Girl ♀
25th - Candkids #3 - Boy ♂

26th - jellyjam #1 - Boy ♂
26th - Guest_69256 #4
26th - fullhouse2012 #3

27th - Cupc@ke #1
27th - happy mum to be #1 - Girl ♀
27th - michela #2 - Finding out!

28th - islandgirl #2
28th - spotty #1 - It's a surprise!
28th - MrsGee #1
28th - kernowexile #1 - It's a surprise!

29th - Marie # #1 - Girl ♀

30th - CrazeegnaBeaMum #1 - Girl ♀

Total Babies
67 :)

12 Boys
11 Girls

Angel Babies

   jessm
   Emilzz
   thirdtimelucky
   Deb]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:14:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809915&title=july-2012-babies#5809915 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Wow lots to catch up on here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809870&title=july-2012-babies#5809870 Author: Oscar09
Subject: 40818
Posted: 15 August 2012 at 7:26pm

Wow lots to catch up on here, about 5-6 pages i have just read through. I have been MIA for awhile, to be honest the facebook groups are so busy i have been posting in there alot.

Our news - we welcomed Jackson Joel into the world on Monday 16th July 2012 at 827 am. He was born at home (unplanned home birth) after a 3hr labour. Waters broke at 810am and he was born at 827 am. 2-3 pushes! He weighed 8pd2. We are totaly in love with our new addition and his big brother Blake adores him.

So its been a very busy month adjusting to life with a newborn and a busy toddler but we are all doing pretty good.

Congratulations to everyone else! Hope all is going well for everyone :-)]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:26:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809870&title=july-2012-babies#5809870 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Congratulations Mrs Hubbard and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809848&title=july-2012-babies#5809848 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 15 August 2012 at 4:24pm

Congratulations Mrs Hubbard and welcome Stella. What a gorgeous name

I hear you about the brain shift about giving up a life you used to have. That was my battle throughout pregnancy and why I hated being pregnant. Pleased to hear you are coming out the other side.

Hope you are all doing well. Little Madeleine had her first Plunket visit today and managed not to poo all over the scales as she has done every other time she has been weighed by someone!!

Maisey, pleased to hear you are managing with your DH being away. My OH has just been made redundant so will be working away too soon. Hopefully not until after my parents arrive though.

Well the rain has stopped for a bit at long last. Bring on spring

]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:24:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809848&title=july-2012-babies#5809848 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi Ladies, Sorry I've been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809845&title=july-2012-babies#5809845 Author: Mamaof1babe
Subject: 40818
Posted: 15 August 2012 at 4:05pm

Hi Ladies,
Sorry I've been MIA for the past few weeks...they have been a bit of a blur, and sorry for those in the same FB group as me as bit of a repeat, but I found the first few weeks really hard, and didn't want to bring anyone else down! I've just struggled with having to totally give up the life i once knew, but things are getting easier now, and Stella really is a super baby, so couldn't ask for more there, it's just no one can truely prepare you for the changes that a little baby brings to your life!
Anyway, Stella was born on the 20 July - 1 day after her due date, but this was after a 45 hour labour, and I won't put you all off having anymore babies with that story, but lets just say we ended up over at Waikato, was roled into theatre to have a C section, but she was down to low, and they decided to do a forcep delivery, i had an episiotemy and tore, and Stella's head was around the wrong way which the dr didn't realise so she ended up with a huge black eye, fat lip, cut to her head and a grazed nose - but she's all good now and I actually felt fine after the birth.
I think the hard part is after having such a long labour is you can't have aday or two off to recover!!
Things are going well now, she's a good sleeper and is gaining lots of weight, and she gives the best cuddles ever.
Hope everyone else is doing well, and that you're enjoying you babies!
xx]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:05:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809845&title=july-2012-babies#5809845 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL, great idea getting family...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809730&title=july-2012-babies#5809730 Author: maisey
Subject: 40818
Posted: 14 August 2012 at 8:35pm

TTL, great idea getting family for when your partner is away. My DH is working away atm so my wonderful mum has been coming to help me in the afternoon and evenings. It is just so hard trying to do dinner/bath/bed with toddler and sort baby out too! Especially when they have no routine/pattern! Much easier and less stressful to have help.

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:35:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809730&title=july-2012-babies#5809730 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Jellyjam and Kernox, your stories...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809451&title=july-2012-babies#5809451 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 12 August 2012 at 9:36pm

Jellyjam and Kernox, your stories are making me think I'm on the right track looking to finish work at 36 weeks. I don't know why it's such a big deal, two weeks shouldn't make any difference to anyone in the big picture, and surely it is the best thing for me and baby, so really it's a no-brainer! But I have been finding it stupidly difficult to just put my foot down!! On the other hand, it is SO appealing to only have 6 weeks of work left instead of 8 - gives me hope I could actually make it...!!

Sorry to hear of all the sleep deprivation and bf teething problems. And Koromiko, your situation sounds really tough, but you're right, you're doing the right thing and it's not for too long.. My partner will be away for four nights when baby is about 4 weeks old, and I had been thinking it should be ok, but reading your posts is bringing back just how tough those first few weeks really are - will ring in the back-up, especially since we're likely to have a section and I won't able to drive!!! Might be best to get the family on board and take my 3.5yo to daycare or at least out of the house for a bit here and there for that week!!
]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:36:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809451&title=july-2012-babies#5809451 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL - I worked til 38wks too....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809442&title=july-2012-babies#5809442 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 12 August 2012 at 7:29pm

TTL - I worked til 38wks too. Finished on the Friday and baby born on the Monday. All the things I meant to do before the due date just didnt happen! Fortunately some thoughtful presents helped

The hip harnesses sound challenging but I love how wonderfully pragmatic you are being about it koromiko and Pugglesworth

Can't wait for the rain to go away so we can go walking more and also so water stops streaming into our kitchen. Renovations are slow!!

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:29:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809442&title=july-2012-babies#5809442 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi there, Pugglesworth, our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809433&title=july-2012-babies#5809433 Author: koromiko
Subject: 40818
Posted: 12 August 2012 at 5:22pm

Hi there,

Pugglesworth, our daughter got put in a harness yesterday. She's in it for six weeks full time, except they told us she could take it off for baths. Then they will reassess but hopefully just another six weeks part time, depending how it's going with her hips. I've found it quite hard, when she first got put in it my partner and I both cried. But it won't be for ever and she won't remember it. Part of what has helped me deal with it is trying to imagine her as a young woman having arthritis or some other problem and saying to us "why didn't you get me put in a harness?" She doesn't seem too bothered by it, except it takes us longer to change her nappies which she hates. I have found breastfeeding really challenging. I have been trying to feed her in the rugby hold with her body propped up on pillows and her legs hanging off behind, but finding it hard to get her in the right place to latch on. I think before her body used too curve around me more but it's stiff with the harness. You're in Wellington too, eh? We should have another Wellington coffee catch up some time and we can compare harness notes. ]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:22:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809433&title=july-2012-babies#5809433 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : TTL, I worked till 38 weeks and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809352&title=july-2012-babies#5809352 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 11 August 2012 at 5:41pm

TTL, I worked till 38 weeks and then 3.5 days later gave birth (emergency c section). Oops! I was not impressed as I had no time to relax. Ran around doing things those few days in between and had also been recovering from a cold and issues with my side/back. Oh well too late now, I'll get to relax again in about 20 years...

]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:41:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809352&title=july-2012-babies#5809352 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : thanks for the advice ladies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809329&title=july-2012-babies#5809329 Author: KirsMich
Subject: 40818
Posted: 11 August 2012 at 1:28pm

thanks for the advice ladies

so true about holding her, as my midwife keeps saying - it's not spoiling & you'll never get those moments again... I don't mind doing it though. will be getting a carrier today to help as well

it is quite challenging and overwhelming in the beginning,body healing from pregnancy and birth & adjusting to breastfeeding etc. i found it especially challenging being at middlemore & botany cause all the midwifes & nurses had different opinions on how to hold baby when breastfeeding but I stopped listening to them after a while cause it was too conflicting & I ended up in tears feeling like I couldn't do it cause of it all

but on the bright side all is well now & Kirsten is growing well

]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:28:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809329&title=july-2012-babies#5809329 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Drvic, I can only imagine how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809306&title=july-2012-babies#5809306 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 11 August 2012 at 8:15am

Drvic, I can only imagine how crazy your routine must be with two newborns and breastfeeding - so energetic with just one babe!! That weight gain is incredible, must be like liposuction for you :-) No point feeling guilty about your bigger boys, it's not for very long and then you'll have a little bit more time for them eh. As long as other family is making a good fuss of them, that will have to do for the moment.

My preg is going very well, thanks. Lots of kicks, baby measuring a bit big for dates (measuring 31 weeks at 29) but not sure how accurate this tape measure gig is. I have an appt with ob to discuss to c or not to csection in a couple of weeks (you might remember we had a major shoulder dystocia last time) so am looking forward to that and the end of all our speculating. Am also considering going to helensville birthcare after a section to have a better rest etc. and so DP can stay with me one night with nb. Otherwise, all is good. DS is very sweet and hugs the bump and tells it 'I love you my little sister' which is pretty cool :-) I think 3.5 is actually about the perfect gap b/c he can understand so much and isn't too needy of me at the moment, although I'm still his clear favourite hahahaha

The only downside is work which has been quite full on. I'm in a team of three, and the other two were both off sick this week which has been greeeeat for me. not. They still don't have a replacement in sight, and when I told boss he could probably only count on me until 36 weeks (not 38), he said I was upsetting his holiday plans. He was planning to be away for my last two weeks, so i'd have my work, his work and handover to my replacement. My, how appealing... I pointed out that the baby could be here at 36 weeks (you can sort of tell he has no kids) so it's his call when he books his hols. GRRRRrrrrrrrrrr Frustrating but I'm refusing to feel a whole lot of extra pressure from it, although perhaps not doing so well now that I see how this has turned into a total rant...

did anyone here work past 36 weeks and how did it go? Considering a section would be at 39 weeks, i would want at least two weeks off beforehand surely??]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:15:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809306&title=july-2012-babies#5809306 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi all, Like many I tend to hang...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809280&title=july-2012-babies#5809280 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 8:14pm

Hi all,
Like many I tend to hang out on FB groups now but thought Is check in here.
My boys are growing like weeds. 1kg each in 2 weeks - the Plunket nurse was floored. Is weird though because they are constantly feeding as if on a growth spurt that never stops, and my supply isn't noticeably coming up.

They are both smiling at times but we've had our share of difficulties too. Leo can be quite an unsettled boy (awake for hours overnight and grizzly during the day). Max is much more chilled out nd is s right little pork chop.
Sometimes it's difficult balancing baby demands with quality time with Mr2 & Mr4, but I can only do my best. I was fortunate enough to have a friend visit for a 5 week holiday from overseas but she's gone now, felt a bit guilty; she was a massive help but her holiday was planned before I was preggy so not the holiday she expected. That being said we made time for excursions and had a great time watching Wimbledon and the Olympics too.
Aiming for Mr2 & Mr4 time on the weekend. Hoping DH will step up with baby cares to enable this.

TTL - how is your preggy going? You must have quite the gorgeous round belly by now. ]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:14:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809280&title=july-2012-babies#5809280 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Crazee! That birth sounds crazy!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809268&title=july-2012-babies#5809268 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 6:57pm

Crazee! That birth sounds crazy!! Beautiful pic of your little girl though, and Elise is a really pretty name :-)

Jadew, I am still checking in (partly because I'm such a dick I enjoy seeing my ticker moving along lol). All going well, just getting big and frumpy and occasionally my inner bitch is slipping out but what the hell.

Michelle G, we had our son sleeping in a bassinet beside our bed. Sometimes if he stirred, I could get him back to sleep by making seashore/whistling noises in a rhythmic sot of way. Anything you can do with your head on your pillow is worth a shot eh :-) the six week mark is when baby usually has a little growth spurt and starts miss one nap a day, ie. stays up for the period between two feeds. So, they get more stimulation at that time, and hopefully sleep a little better for it and for being a little bit bigger and able to stock up a bit more. Then I think around 3 months they have another spurt, and some start to drop a night feed at that point giving you a few hours straight sleep. So it really does just get better and better . Isn't it bad design that the worst bit is at the start when you're already recovering from the energetics and damage of birth and having to learn a whole lot and to bfeed as well.. The tiredness you're feeling is all part of it, but hang in there, it will start to improve. Just be selfish about the times where you can rest and make the most of them.

And I agree with Puggles, there's nothing wrong with being in contact with your baby a lot. It's not like you're teaching her to need your contact - she already knows that because it's all she's ever known. You're starting out on a long, slow process of teaching her to be separate from you, and it takes around 20 years ... hehe]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:57:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809268&title=july-2012-babies#5809268 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Michelle_G - that sounds like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809229&title=july-2012-babies#5809229 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 2:41pm

Michelle_G - that sounds like good advice from Jadew. Also, my friend gave me some advice that I used when Brooklyn was under 6 weeks old; just hold her if that's what she wants you to do. At that young age, I don't think there's anything wrong with holding her while she sleeps if you both enjoy it; who cares what the books say is right or wrong? I was worried about doing what I was 'supposed' to do at the time, but now that she's 8 weeks old she sleeps better and doesn't wake up (once I get her to sleep) and I don't regret holding her when she was younger.

We had to have a harness put on this week as she has been disgnosed with hip displasia. She's not allowed to take it off for 3 weeks so no baths, etc. It's not fun (and already covered in poo) but we're trying to think it's for the best and it won't be forever. Anyone else had any experiences with their previous children?]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:41:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809229&title=july-2012-babies#5809229 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : The sleep deprivation isn't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809224&title=july-2012-babies#5809224 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 2:28pm

The sleep deprivation isn't much fun! I'm getting used to it, but it causes a few tense situations at home due to sleep deprived grumpy parents. Fortunately we are working through that. The OH might however be working overseas soon which won't be so fun, but at least my parents arrive in less than 4 weeks.

But the best news for me is that I got back on my road bike on the wind trainer this morning for 10minutes. I absolutely loved it!!

Oh and the other really cool thing was buying an Ergo baby carrier,I didn't get to grips with the wrap I had been lent, so the Ergo is easier and makes going for a stroll much easier too.

Hope you are all okay

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:28:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809224&title=july-2012-babies#5809224 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Michelle- my little girl is similar-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809182&title=july-2012-babies#5809182 Author: jadew
Subject: 40818
Posted: 10 August 2012 at 9:26am

Michelle- my little girl is similar- loves sleeping in your arms, not so keen on her bed during the day, luckily she's ok with it at night. I have her in a wrap (like a moby) on me during the day but finding long bursts still a bit hard on my tummy from c-sec.
When I have time and she needs to be in bed I get her nice and drowsy on me then gently do the transfer leaving my hands still on her & rocking/ patting her in bed til she settles. This doesn't always work first time though and requires persistence!
At night I swaddle her, the room is dark and I have just starting using white noise/ heart beat as well.

ttl- if you're still popping in wanted to wish yopu all the best for 3rd tri and the birth of your little girl. I'm mostly just on FB now but will keep lurking in the October thread waiting for your news :)

All going well here, Xanthe is feeding & sleeping well (mostly) & gaining weight. Can't believe she's a month old on Sunday!]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:26:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809182&title=july-2012-babies#5809182 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hi everyone, Hope you all & babies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809120&title=july-2012-babies#5809120 Author: KirsMich
Subject: 40818
Posted: 09 August 2012 at 5:03pm

Hi everyone,
Hope you all & babies are well

I know what you ladies mean about sleep deprived - I almost feel like a zombie don't know how my body is managing to function... I'm also finding it hard. I'm in the dark about the 6 week mark? please tell?

my labour wasn't the greatest it was 26hrs got transferred between botany maternity & middlemore a few times(feel like i got the run around to an extent) cause i got sick during labour & then day after bubs was born she ended up in neonatal unit but all ok now...

only thing is we felt so bad the first few days after & bubs wouldn't settle without being cuddled now she wants to be cuddled even while she's asleep if not she wakes up & will not sleep..... since this is all new i have no idea what to do,anyone got any tips?

Edited by Michelle_G]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:03:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5809120&title=july-2012-babies#5809120 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : 29th May - Angey Baby - Cody...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808937&title=july-2012-babies#5808937 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 08 August 2012 at 9:03am

Angel Babies

   jessm
   Emilzz
   thirdtimelucky
   Deb]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:03:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808937&title=july-2012-babies#5808937 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Hey!! For those that dont keep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808733&title=july-2012-babies#5808733 Author: HelloYellow
Subject: 40818
Posted: 06 August 2012 at 7:17pm

Hey!!
For those that dont keep up with the Facebook groups...
Elise Ruby Booth was born 3rd August at 1.49am weighing 7lb8oz. Was a quick water birth, waters broke and 7mins later she was in my arms. Only 4 days over due :) Shes happy and healthy, and im recovering from being so torn below. We are doing really well and breastfeeding and sleeping good too. I have such a well behaved baby.(so far!) I am sooo sooo inlove with her! Proud mummy right here! ]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:17:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808733&title=july-2012-babies#5808733 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I know what you mean about sleep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808589&title=july-2012-babies#5808589 Author: sarah_#1
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 1:35pm

I know what you mean about sleep deprivation. Bubs is 5.5 weeks old and I was waiting for the magic 6 week mark too. We have just got home yesterday from a week in Starship. Matthew had a virus that was causing vomitting. Arhhhh.]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:35:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808589&title=july-2012-babies#5808589 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : We're all sleep deprived!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808578&title=july-2012-babies#5808578 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 11:28am

We're all sleep deprived! I'm finding things fairly difficult really. Hopefully things will magically be better at the 6 week mark. Only 3 weeks to go!]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:28:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808578&title=july-2012-babies#5808578 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : It is quiet in here!!! Everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808546&title=july-2012-babies#5808546 Author: maisey
Subject: 40818
Posted: 04 August 2012 at 8:10pm

It is quiet in here!!! Everyone must be busy!!

I am healed up quite well but I wouldn't be jumping on a bike

]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:10:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808546&title=july-2012-babies#5808546 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : So it's August - I guess...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808497&title=july-2012-babies#5808497 Author: third time lucky
Subject: 40818
Posted: 04 August 2012 at 7:41am

So it's August - I guess some of you are getting pretty overdue, and maybe over it? Hang in there!! On the other hand, it's been pretty quite in here the last couple of days, so I'm hoping that means a few of you are otherwise occupied with lovely newborns

Kernox, glad to hear you're physical recovery is going well. Wouldn't see me on a bike so soon afterwards though, blimey!!]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 07:41:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808497&title=july-2012-babies#5808497 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Oh 90minute cycles. That sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808140&title=july-2012-babies#5808140 Author: kernowexile
Subject: 40818
Posted: 01 August 2012 at 5:06pm

Oh 90minute cycles. That sounds very familiar drvic! Our wee bean had been feeding about 2.5-3 hourly until Sunday. Since then I have turned into psycho sleep deprived evil woman and our gorgeous baby seems to want to feed hourly - 90mins and then she and I both get pi$$ed off when there isn't much milk there. The annoying thing is in the afternoon she seems to snooze and feed back on 3hr cycles again. Slightly losing my nut, although the wonderful OH worked from home yesterday to provide moral support. That and FaceTime on the iPhone rocks. I'm speaking to my parents in the UK usually twice a day and they are being absolute rocks.

On the upside, my stitches seem to be healing and my body is coming back to normal thanks to my physio and osteo

A swim/bike/run are only just around the corner - yay!!!!]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:06:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808140&title=july-2012-babies#5808140 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : You are very patient; I could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808082&title=july-2012-babies#5808082 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 01 August 2012 at 11:01am

You are very patient; I could not cope with 90 minute cycles. You are doing so well dealing with that along with bf and having twins!]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:01:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808082&title=july-2012-babies#5808082 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Maisey - it is tiring but so worth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808049&title=july-2012-babies#5808049 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 31 July 2012 at 11:10pm

Maisey - it is tiring but so worth it. And I'm losing weight despite discovering Dutch almond cake (AKA Dutch butter cake). Nom nom nom.
What is more tiring is Leo's 90min cycling and my subsequent 3 hours of broken sleep per night. They've both started smiling though, so it's impossible to be grumbly with them.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:10:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5808049&title=july-2012-babies#5808049 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Sarah I don't have anything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807781&title=july-2012-babies#5807781 Author: maisey
Subject: 40818
Posted: 29 July 2012 at 9:05pm

Sarah I don't have anything else to add, lots of good advice from the others. You do what is right for you.

Great weight gains drvic, it must be so tiring bf'ing 2 babies!!!

Loving the ideas for mw gift's. I had been thinking about this aswell but I couldn't think of anything!!!

]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 21:05:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807781&title=july-2012-babies#5807781 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Don't let anyone make you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807718&title=july-2012-babies#5807718 Author: jellyjam
Subject: 40818
Posted: 29 July 2012 at 11:03am

Don't let anyone make you feel guilty either way Sarah. You do what you feel is right. I can imagine how it must be for you at the moment. Throw in some sleep deprivation and it must be horrible.]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:03:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807718&title=july-2012-babies#5807718 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Sarah#1 I totally agree with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807631&title=july-2012-babies#5807631 Author: Jelle B
Subject: 40818
Posted: 28 July 2012 at 10:28am

Sarah#1 I totally agree with the awesome advice Dr Vic has given you, you have done tremendously well to express for a whole month. You have to do what works best for you and your baby, and if it is dominating your life and enjoyment of your baby then it is time to look to reconsider things. It annoys me how (NZ) society is so pro breastfeeding that it makes mothers like you, in genuinely difficult situations, feel bad for considering an alternative. As Littlebig said, you have given your baby the best start to life already.

]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:28:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807631&title=july-2012-babies#5807631 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Sarah#1 - mmmm. If you're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807476&title=july-2012-babies#5807476 Author: drvic
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 10:59pm

Sarah#1 - mmmm. If you're struggling with BF then maybe it's not right for you. As I've recently said on FB, there is no arsenic in formula. It's not evil. If formula takes the pressure off you so you can enjoy all the other aspects of motherhood then you should consider it. That being said, if you're keen to breastfeed then I don't understand what the midwife is talking about. Max and Leo were exactly 5 weeks prem, and Mr4 was nearly 5 weeks early. All 3 started on formula With non idea how to latch, but I managed to get them all fully breastfed after a lot of effort. I went on to feed Me4 for nearly 2 years. Leo has a crap latch but manages to get milk without cracking my nipples so its OK. The expressing sucks and is exhausting. Basically I got my supply up by feeding first, then expressing thereafter even if nothing is coming out. The stimulation helps.   If I gave a bottle of EBM I'd express again then too. Look up the Internet for Tiger Milk - its a mix of ingredients in a smoothie that is supposed to increase supply. Some of my patients swear by it. There are some herbal remedies to increase supply too but I don't have experience with them. Finally, your Dr can prescribe medication to increase your supply (usually domperidone). Can be really useful to kick start things if you do want to breast feed. Remember it also doesn't have to be one or other - you can mixed feed. Don't let others pressure you one way or another. Whatever feels right to you is right.
Why was Matthew induced a month early? Definitely stay with us here in July. My boys were born June 2 and I stayed - love the company in the July forum. ;)

Nichel - a massage voucher was a great idea. Littlebig- the tattooed baby is priceless. Do it, and post it on here too! I had male midwife and male obstetrician. Got them each vouchers to a nice restaurant, and also got obs some nice wine and a thank you cake. Not very original but I think they were grateful.

Pugglesworth - yay on getting day/night sorted. My boys are oblivious to the difference and Leo is rather pleased with his 90min cycle. I am less pleased. Max on a 3-4 hr cycle on average. Both clearly thriving and I haven't gone mad yet so we'll just go with it. Brooklyn 2 weeks behind my boys so if you're gaining 330g you'll be matching Leo's gains by the same date.

Looking forward to more birth stories.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:59:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807476&title=july-2012-babies#5807476 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I'm stuck for ideas for gifts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807455&title=july-2012-babies#5807455 Author: Littlebig
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 7:39pm

I'm stuck for ideas for gifts for our midwife too. My husband suggested we take a picture of our son shirtless and then Photoshop on a tattoo with a midwife's name. Then perhaps give her a box of chocolates too. It would make her laugh at least.

Congratulations notenufchaos and tfd on having your babies. Wow notenufchaos what a quick entry into the world.

sarah_#1, I haven't ever had to make the decision you are about to make but either way you have done such a great job of expressing for a whole month already. You must have given your baby a really good start. Good luck with your decision. =) ]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:39:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807455&title=july-2012-babies#5807455 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Sorry - total stalker here but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807427&title=july-2012-babies#5807427 Author: Reffinej
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 5:27pm

Sorry - total stalker here but sarah1 if you're on fbook check out :http://www.facebook.com/hm4hbnz may or ay not be for you x]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:27:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807427&title=july-2012-babies#5807427 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Our wee baby was due this coming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807424&title=july-2012-babies#5807424 Author: sarah_#1
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 5:20pm

Our wee baby was due this coming saturday, but decided to come a month early. So not sure if I should stay in July babies or go to June?? Anyway, it was all very exciting. I have only just managed to get back to some sort of normality. I had a normal birth, but it was induced and we did need forcepts in the end. Managed to do it all on 2 panadol and gas. The hospital midwife didn't realise how far along I was, and at first check had just passed 8cm!! So no time for an epidural then. Mind you I did get a general after the delivery when they took me to theatre to sort out the very bad tear and the cut.

I'm just struggling now with the decision between formula feeding and breastmilk feeding. I know all the benefits of breastmilk, but being that Matthew was a month early the midwife today said that it is very unlikely he will ever latch on - we have been trying since birth. So my only options are formula or to continue expressing for every feed - which is absolutely exhausting me. I feel so guilty just thinking about formula, but both the midwife and our doctor have said that it's OK to go that way if we choose.

Has anyone else had to face this decision with a prem baby?]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:20:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807424&title=july-2012-babies#5807424 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : I'm enjoying reading the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807406&title=july-2012-babies#5807406 Author: Pugglesworth
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 3:58pm

I'm enjoying reading the birth stories; it's amazing to me that there are so many different birth experiences, hard to believe the vast array of timeframes and intensities.

I think I've got Brooklyn to recognise night time is for sleeping now as she goes back to sleep straight after her night feeds so that I can get a couple hours sleep between 3-4 hourly feeds. Hopefully it stays this way and she doesn't switch night time with day time alertness as it is rejuvinating getting a few chunks of sleep throughout the night, even if it is just two 2 hour lots. Got 6 week immunisations next week; not looking forward to putting her through the pain so hope she doesn't have too bad a reaction to it.

Dr Vic - Your boys are growing so well! You must have super milk. B is only 3080g, up from 2.6kg at birth. She is still really tiny but is healthy so mw/paed/plunket aren't concerned. She put on 330g this week so I think she just had a slow start due to being prem. I was trying to think of what to get my mw but I can't think of anything as I don't know her personally. The massage voucher is a good idea Nichel. I'd be interested to see what others suggest too.

Good luck to those still waiting...]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:58:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807406&title=july-2012-babies#5807406 <![CDATA[July 2012 Babies : Our little boy Eadon Thomas was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807367&title=july-2012-babies#5807367 Author: tfd
Subject: 40818
Posted: 26 July 2012 at 1:15pm

Our little boy Eadon Thomas was born 10 mins before his due date on Sunday 22 July at 23:50 weighing 3.2 kg (7lb 4oz).

Contractions started on Friday around 5pm and after Two almost sleepless nights the intensity ramped up on Sunday evening. We got to the hospital around 9pm and things moved pretty quickly from there.

He is just beautiful and we can't stop cuddling him and looking at him.   Long nights feeding, cuddling, changing .... then doing it all again. Days are feeding, cuddling, changing with longer sleeps in between. I am yet to master day time sleeping so feeling rather shattered.

But isn't it all so worth it! [:)]

Nice to read the other birth stories, some beautiful names and great stories.
]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:15:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40818&PID=5807367&title=july-2012-babies#5807367