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Subject: bad mummy
Posted: 23 February 2014 at 9:09pm

She sleeps during day for a hour sometimes 2hrs if she has had a busy morning, she don't really take bottle as such, she loves her boobs but still wakes for them during the night 😞 she's a restless sleeper, loathes blankets. She has dinner, bath a wee play with her dad and brother and by 8 she is pretty much ready for bed has boobs and falls asleep
]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:09:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43904&PID=5861980&title=bad-mummy#5861980 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : bad mummy]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43904&PID=5861966&title=bad-mummy#5861966 Author: animaxnz
Subject: bad mummy
Posted: 23 February 2014 at 7:23pm

No help with the settling, I was pretty strict on that from the startbut I do recommend that you ditch the bottles and start using a cup if shes nearly one. So much better for her teeth and easier when your out and about plus you dont have to worry about steralising. Does she sleep in her own bed during the day? Perhaps start there if not. There will be tears, theres no way there wont be at her age. Maybe start a routine. Eg shower/bath, brush teeth, story and cuddle with mum before bed. I used a cry it out method with my son and it took 2 nights before he started getting it. Its up to you weither you do or not but theres lots of info if you google.]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:23:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43904&PID=5861966&title=bad-mummy#5861966 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : bad mummy]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43904&PID=5861961&title=bad-mummy#5861961 Author: onejonge
Subject: bad mummy
Posted: 23 February 2014 at 6:35pm

Help pleasssse,

I swore when I had bub she would self settle, sleep on her own and in her own bed, however she does none of those she is 1 next month and I NEED to knock it on the head, I miss my bed, I miss sleeping with my partner, ideas?
She is still breast fed although have invested in bottles, she has started to bite the blobs and it hurts bad, worst thing she knows is doing it.
Her bed is queen size, she never enjoyed been in the cot. ]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:35:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43904&PID=5861961&title=bad-mummy#5861961 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5861166&title=march-2013-babies#5861166 Author: eskimon
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 12 February 2014 at 1:28pm

Oh hi!
The facebook group is still going well! PM me your facebook details and I'll try to add you. Just popped in here as it was still on my favourites thing now I'm back at work. How funny to look back! Hope you guys are all good. ]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:28:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5861166&title=march-2013-babies#5861166 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5860783&title=march-2013-babies#5860783 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 08 February 2014 at 8:27am

Hi Sweets,
We did let LJ cry- it only took one night and you're actually so tired it doesn't make too much of a difference whether you're getting up to feed or just lying there listening to the crying (although it is awful) basically we did it in intervals as lilly was getting up 7+ times a night (to feed) and even the feeding wasn't putting her back to sleep.
Is our facebook group still going?? How can I find it- hope everyone is well]]> Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:27:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5860783&title=march-2013-babies#5860783 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5857877&title=march-2013-babies#5857877 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 06 January 2014 at 7:30pm

Hey Sweets! Are you on FB? We catch up there regularly enough :)

Maybe Olivia is struggling with sleep association? ie. expecting the boob when she wakes up. I read somewhere that from 5 months on babies wake up fully after every sleep cycle so whatever they need to settle themselves they cry out for.

For us, we did let Josiah cry. The first night was terrible but the next was better and the third night was fine. He has a dummy and a floppy rabbit which he only has at bedtime so he knows it's time to sleep.

Still hungry perhaps too? Hunger has played a massive part when Josiah slept badly. It improved massively when he was on solids and having a good 3 meals a day.

It's so hard, isn't it? Not knowing why and trying to figure it all out. From our experience, it takes being consistent with bedtime routines and how long you leave them to cry etc, so they know everything is okay but it's sleep time now.

Gosh, hope this helps a little?]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5857877&title=march-2013-babies#5857877 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5857847&title=march-2013-babies#5857847 Author: sweets
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 06 January 2014 at 12:00pm

Hi guys! It has been a long time hasn't it.
 
I would like some advice on sleeping. Olivia wakes up so frequently during the night and I pretty much just pop her on the boob and she goes to sleep within a minute.
It's been really bad over the last 4 weeks to the point where she is basically sleeping with us.

It feels like she wakes up crying every 30 minutes sometimes.
 
She's 9mo and finally is eating food now, still on the breast but we have been trying to get her on the bottle since she went back to daycare 4 months ago.
 
I don't really want to just leave her to cry so any suggestions would be great, I don't mind a bit of crying but I can't do a lot especially during the night when I have to get up to go to work at 6am.
 
Help!
]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:00:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5857847&title=march-2013-babies#5857847 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5848731&title=march-2013-babies#5848731 Author: MummaK
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 14 September 2013 at 7:44pm

Been forever ladies but if you happen to see this just wanting to say a BIG HI and hope everyone and their bubs are doing great x]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:44:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5848731&title=march-2013-babies#5848731 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : crying baby]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43538&PID=5846824&title=crying-baby#5846824 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: crying baby
Posted: 26 August 2013 at 1:22pm

Amber my baby cried non-stop (she is also 5 months old now and I used to live in Tauranga) - in the end what I did is cut dairy out of my diet and that made a big improvement. Usually takes a couple of days to get the dairy out of your system and you should see a massivei mprovement within the week. You poor thing- I know it's exhausting. Our little one actually screamed and screamed non-stop (literally) for the first few months. Let us know how you go!]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:22:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43538&PID=5846824&title=crying-baby#5846824 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : crying baby]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43538&PID=5846819&title=crying-baby#5846819 Author: pencils
Subject: crying baby
Posted: 26 August 2013 at 12:21pm

you poor thing. that must be hard work. i've never used a baby whisperer but I've had friends use karitane nurses. From what I can gather, the nurse comes to your house, observes you with your baby and offers suggestions about how to make things better. You have to pay for it but friends say it's money well spent. Have only heard good things about karitane nurses. not sure if they are in tauranga but I guess you could google it. good luck. ]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:21:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43538&PID=5846819&title=crying-baby#5846819 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : crying baby]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43538&PID=5846787&title=crying-baby#5846787 Author: amber13
Subject: crying baby
Posted: 26 August 2013 at 8:52am

Hi i'm new to the forum and have a 5 month old that still cries all the time, this is baby number 5 and were out of ideas, a friend of mine suggested taking her to a baby whisperer????? I live in the tauranga area and wondered if anyone knew of one or has tried this themselves????? ]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:52:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43538&PID=5846787&title=crying-baby#5846787 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843792&title=march-2013-babies#5843792 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 July 2013 at 9:26pm

sleep training is basically having rules in place to keep the baby asleep/in a routine. For example with LJ we really put in place the up for one hour down for two- so she would stay in bed for 2 hours regardless. I fed her 3 hourly so that wasn't a problem. We used a dummy after we let her cry for 5 minutes. At the moment at night we are letting her cry for 5, going in, letting her cry for 10, going in. And every time we make it 2 minutes longer til she gets the message. last night she slept from 8-6.30 so that was amazing for us!]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2013 21:26:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843792&title=march-2013-babies#5843792 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843602&title=march-2013-babies#5843602 Author: Mrs Dinny
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 July 2013 at 4:39pm

Jessicajanea I need to ask - what's sleep training? We've never had a problem before so not had to look into these things. Hope things pick up for you soon :)]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:39:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843602&title=march-2013-babies#5843602 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843594&title=march-2013-babies#5843594 Author: AMummysLife
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 July 2013 at 1:40pm

Hi ladies.

Been awhile since I last posted in here! Hope you all and your babies are doing well.

Danielle is growing like a weed. She's 4 months old (or 18 weeks on Friday), has 2 teeth and is currently teething the next couple. So far she's learnt to roll from tummy to back but not back to tummy though she gets about 2/3 of the way there. She's allergic or intolerant (not sure which)to dairy products so I've had to use almond milk and goats cheese to satisfy any needs in that regards.

We've started trying her with a teaspoon of farex cereal and breastmilk every couple of days. She's doing well with it. Doesn't push it out at all but I'm only taking it slowly with her.

She loves the jolly jumper and standing up with mummy's help and playing with a set of musical keys that Blake got for his birthday last year.

Take care ladies. I'll try to check back a lot sooner than previous.]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:40:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843594&title=march-2013-babies#5843594 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843126&title=march-2013-babies#5843126 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 July 2013 at 8:56pm

Mrs Dinny we just moved to australia and our baby is 18 weeks old- she has also started waking every 2 hours inthe night. I think i'm going to start rigorous sleep training! get her back on track with her sleeping. She's all over the place. Time difference is a big factor but give it a few weeks for your bubba to adjust :)]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2013 20:56:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843126&title=march-2013-babies#5843126 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843071&title=march-2013-babies#5843071 Author: Mrs Dinny
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 July 2013 at 12:04pm

Is anyone else having a problem with sleeping patterns changing? All of a sudden our 19 week old is waking every 2 hours during the night. We have just returned from the UK so wondered about jetlag but I'm not entirely convinced.
I'm getting very tired :( ]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:04:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5843071&title=march-2013-babies#5843071 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5842687&title=march-2013-babies#5842687 Author: sweets
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 17 July 2013 at 1:54pm

Glad to know I'm not nuts.

So latest is I decided I would wait until I go back to work so I could get parental leave payments again but I'm kind of thinking it may be too late.

I've been having sharp pains down low which i have only experienced when I fell pregnant with the first 2. Because I don't have my period back yet I'm not sure on dates etc. I know the one time we did not use protection was about 3 weeks ago (according to dp) but I gave in yesterday and tested. It was negative but so we're my first 3 tests with the last baby.

All I can do is wait really but its driving me insane. I could ask for a blood test but don't really feel like a trip to the Drs for just this.

We would love if I am but I also won't mind if not as I recently joined weight watchers and have been really successful so far I would like to see it through til the end if I can.

All I know is if I'm not then ill get some contraception asap and focus on losing weight for now.

Just sucks not knowing when my period would be due so I can figure our when to test. ]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:54:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5842687&title=march-2013-babies#5842687 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5842663&title=march-2013-babies#5842663 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 17 July 2013 at 11:48am

Hi hope everyone is doing well :)
Haven't checked in in a long while ( nor has anyone! ) just checking everything is swell :)]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:48:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5842663&title=march-2013-babies#5842663 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5840210&title=march-2013-babies#5840210 Author: Minny
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 June 2013 at 7:23am

Sweets, we are already considering it too. We have always wanted two and even after the issues of having such a tiny premmie, and the possibility of it happening again we are still keen.

We tried for 18 months on our own before going to FA and then six months before we finally fell pregnant so we plan to start early just in case we have the same issues! However, we will give the fertility treatment only a couple of goes and if no joy then one baby it will be. ]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2013 07:23:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5840210&title=march-2013-babies#5840210 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5840203&title=march-2013-babies#5840203 Author: Kat15
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 June 2013 at 4:03am

Lol no your not nuts. Most people have those feelings. I was like that after my first baby, knew straight away I wanted another. But after having Gemma I was like no way do I want another baby. I always had 2 in my mind and I'm 100% happy with 2 now. I had a great pregnancy and dream baby with number 1. However my second I hated the pregnancy and she has had a bit of reflux so things have been harder.

All people are different though.

Yes I'm writing this at 4am lol. I have a sick baby that has bronchitis and is very unwell]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:03:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5840203&title=march-2013-babies#5840203 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5839675&title=march-2013-babies#5839675 Author: sweets
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 23 June 2013 at 9:02pm

Hey ladies

Have been MIA too as I broke my laptop, you know how it is, crawling around on the floor looking for the wipe and I knock it off the TV cabinet with my leg :/. Will claim insurance but I'm a little worried they will think I'm full of it as it will be the 2nd laptop I have had to claim for.

This might sounds crazy - but has anyone else started to want to have another baby yet?
My girl is 11 weeks now and I've started thinking a lot about having number 3 but I'm not sure if its just this age/stage. There is a 3 1/2 year gap between #1 and recent #2 but I would like a closer one with the next one.
Am I nuts!!!!?!?!?!?!?
]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:02:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5839675&title=march-2013-babies#5839675 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : PLEASE VOTE FOR BENTLEY!!]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43390&PID=5839578&title=please-vote-for-bentley#5839578 Author: Guest_87615
Subject: PLEASE VOTE FOR BENTLEY!!
Posted: 22 June 2013 at 11:00pm

Please take time out to vote for my son Bentley in the Baby a Day contest :) http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/community/baby-of-the-day/vote-for-today's-winner/

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:00:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43390&PID=5839578&title=please-vote-for-bentley#5839578 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5839088&title=march-2013-babies#5839088 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 18 June 2013 at 2:53pm

hey ladies! been mia with the move and everything.. glad that is all over now! C was awesome being left with nana for a whole day while I cleaned the old house, slept better for her than he does for me!
Then on move day he spent the day with his other nana, and was perfect too! So glad there was no drama :)

C has been waking often the last few nights, not sure if its because he has been going through a growth spurt or whether he has been unsettled from moving to the cot and being in a sleeping bag rather than being swaddled in the bassinet.
Last night he went from 9-4.30am! then 4.45-7. so glad his feeds are getting shorter too, like 10-15 mins.
Pm, isnt the gurgling, cooing and smiling so worth the hard work?
C is getting so animated now, he is rolling really well front to back and is working on the back to front roll now. ah! so cute.

I'm really enjoying being a mum now all the hard part is over. So stoked C is in his own room now too, cant wait to be able to renovate it and make it awesome. Must be patient, only been in the house four days!

pretty quiet on here these days, hope its just because everyone is enjoying their bubbas just as much as me!

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:53:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5839088&title=march-2013-babies#5839088 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838770&title=march-2013-babies#5838770 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 16 June 2013 at 2:26pm

Oh that's great to hear PM - both about the bottle and all his wee baby cuteness! Isn't this age amazing? Of course, our babies are lovely as newborns, but there is something special when they can communicate and play and return their love. Well done on moving full onto formula...I'm debating about whether or not to, LM has been playing around too much at feedtimes and I wondered if having both is just too confusing for him or allowing him to be silly. Not sure.

Kat, hope your wee girl is better!!! Poor thing. They must have no clue as to why they're feeling a certain way and can't tell us where they're feeling sick or hurting.

Well done on all the sleeps, ladies! As for LM, he's doing a dream feed between 9-10, a feed and change between 2-3 then straight to 7.30. I'd be happy if he went through, but I'm pretty happy with that. I feel fine and if I don't, I just laze around for the day or nap.

Kat, there is a March group. PM me your name and I'll add you, though we don't use it very often. Perhaps you could get us going?]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:26:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838770&title=march-2013-babies#5838770 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838760&title=march-2013-babies#5838760 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 16 June 2013 at 12:39pm

Hi ladies and babies, how are we all?

Sorry to hear about another cycle of sick babes, I hope they are getting well and are back to their normal cute selves soon.

As for us...We are hitting the 45 minute sleep cycles every now and then through the day, so just trying to move through them. Nights are starting to be pretty good with a handful of all nighters mixed in with 7-3 dummy then through to 6 or 7. I still tend to wake up expecting him to wake, but we are all getting there :)

Starting to introduce a cuddly type thing as part of little mans self soothing, while we are still using the dummy, and night time routine. Little man is also now fully formula fed after a horrendous time introducing the bottle and attempting mix feeding - tears all round, screaming fits and refusal to feed (from the bottle) from my little man meant I just couldn't take it and decided we needed to make the full shift. I was pretty devastated about giving up Bfeeding, but, as we needed him to be accepting a bottle for me to start back at work part time, it is just what we had to do - I am finally fine with it.

Little man is full of gurgles and coos, smiling, occassional giggles (such a tease), rolling and lots of hand play which is lovely to see. Really enjoying my little man and all that he is up to at the moment!

Hope everyone else is well!]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:39:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838760&title=march-2013-babies#5838760 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838713&title=march-2013-babies#5838713 Author: Kat15
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 15 June 2013 at 4:11pm

My poor girl is sick today :( since she got up this morning she has been throwing up so much. Hasn't kept any of her feeds down. She's just having a huge sleep at the moment so I'm hoping that'll help and she'll feel better afterwards.

But in other news she's sleeping through the night really well. Last night she did 7pm right through to 6.15am I was awake at 5am waiting for her to wake up lol. The last few nights he has been doing 10hrs straight which is awesome and will go back to bed again if the 10hrs means she's up before 6am.

Had my dad here for te last 4days while my husband was away and he has been amazing with both the kids and helping out so much and doing heaps of jobs round the house. I'm gonna miss him heaps.

How is everyone else going?

Was thinking......should we create a Facebook group for our due march group? May be easier to ask questions and stay in touch that way? ]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:11:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838713&title=march-2013-babies#5838713 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838086&title=march-2013-babies#5838086 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 11 June 2013 at 10:43am

waterbaby please let me know how the travelling goes! in 4 weeks we will be off and i'm so terribly nervous about taking my wee lady on the plane!!!

SB so glad you are feeling better. it's always nice to feel a little bit more like yourself :)

Pookie i feel you on the packing. with DH only having one day off it means only 3 real full days of packing with him home before we move abroad! scary stuff.

I hope everyone is otherwise doing really well and getting a chance to enjoy their babies. I have had a few tearful moments just realising how quick my little lady is growing up. so big. 12 weeks old this week!]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:43:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5838086&title=march-2013-babies#5838086 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837970&title=march-2013-babies#5837970 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 10 June 2013 at 3:23pm

wb, its tough to hear that you are having such a rough time with C's sleeping at the mo! Definitly get a miracle blanket for your little houdini, they are amazing! the only thing my bubba hasnt managed to bust out of yet. also, like the baby sleep consultant on Facebook if you havnet already.. every friday morning she does a 30 min free q&a session via facebook and i've picked up some good hints just reading through the posts. I think she is relativly cheap too if you needed a full consult. Hope that helps... and hope C is good for you on your trip!
SB, I am so glad you are feeling better. And yay for LM being such a happy wee thing. hope things continue on the up for you.


My C is slowly getting better, still got a little cough and stuffy nose but otherwise is back to only waking up twice a night. hoping by the time he is fully better he will be sleeping through the night.
Unfortunatley both me and DF have picked up C's cold, DF just came home early from work with the sickness.
Frantically packing and cleaning over here, moving on the weekend and man it has been hard trying to pack/clean and deal with baby at the same time. not to mention there are just boxes everywhere in our teeny place and it is just ridiculous. ]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:23:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837970&title=march-2013-babies#5837970 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837857&title=march-2013-babies#5837857 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 09 June 2013 at 7:03pm

Oh SB I am so glad you are feeling more yourself, welcome back to the normal you :) and so glad LM is doing so well. Teething wow what a superstar & rolling too - he is going places quick, hehe

Settling is not so bad and while he still grizzles at the put down he is normally to sleep pretty quick and so in that respect I feel much more comfortable. I also have a friend who is lending me a miracle blanket as she swears by them and has a Houdini baby too.

Cant believe we are off to aussie in a week, gosh I hope that he is a good traveler - I may not be allowed back in the koru club again if it doesn't go smoothly, although have tested the front pack with him and he really likes it as long as you chat to him constantly as he sees the world up high so should make customs etc a lot easier than a stroller or straight carry :)

Happy night sleep everyone]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:03:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837857&title=march-2013-babies#5837857 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837847&title=march-2013-babies#5837847 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 09 June 2013 at 5:32pm

Oh WB, that's no good at all. C's been such a great sleeper from the start. You must be so tired and discouraged. It's crazy how you think your baby has started doing something consistently, and then they just go and change on you - usually two steps backward!!! I heard though that they right themselves, so hang in there, WB, he'll be back sleeping awesome in no time. How's the settling going? Is he still crying?

AFM, the pills have kicked in and its amazing feeling even keel and not so emotional. I'm still going to have to work on my worry, but I feel so much like myself, it's great.

LM is doing great. Sleeping good and has a few random bad nights. Teething, rolling, sucking, talking. Such a placid and content baby.

How's everyone else?]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:32:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837847&title=march-2013-babies#5837847 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837836&title=march-2013-babies#5837836 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 09 June 2013 at 2:08pm

Hi ladies, have not been on in a while but hope you are all doing well and the sick bubs are well on the mend and back to their normal selves.
We have been still having a rough time with C overnight waking every 2-3 hours and not even a dummy getting him back to sleep, so having to feed him - a new habit he seemed to have picked up when he had his last growth spurt. He is also breaking out of his swaddle more regularly but have tried the sleeping bag and no luck.

We have tried CIO twice and couldn't out last him, just felt so awful and after nearly 1.5hours I had to go to him and give him his dummy. So we have had some pretty tearful days here, which isn't nice.

On a slight positive the last 2 days when he has woken during his lunch sleep I have left him for a few minutes and he has grizzled and actually self settled back to sleep which is great without his dummy - have not tried overnight as yet due to DH needing to get up for work at 5am.]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:08:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837836&title=march-2013-babies#5837836 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837333&title=march-2013-babies#5837333 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 05 June 2013 at 6:23pm

welcome back ANM! good to hear from you!

JJ, good on you for making a decision for what is best for your little family. All the best for your move to australia!

C had an ok night overnight... his cough got worse but he slept decent, went 9-12 then 12.30 to 3.30 then 4 till 6.
still up more than normal and feeding way shorter, but all good.
His cough got worse overnight, to the point where it looked like he had stopped breathing mid cough at we had to slap him on the back to make him breathe again. Poor fella. Took him to the doctor first thing and apparently that is normal for little ones with a cough/cold. I thought Holy S***, if thats normal then I'd hate to see a severe cough. Paranoid he is gonna get whooping cough really... Doc said its stil only upper respiratory and not moved to his chest yet so here's hoping we over the worst of it. He had a better day today, not as clingy but still not well.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:23:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837333&title=march-2013-babies#5837333 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837271&title=march-2013-babies#5837271 Author: eskimon
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 05 June 2013 at 9:54am

ANM, glad to see you back!

Hope those with sick bubbas are doing well.

And formula/breast ... Look as long as baby is happy that's all that matters right? I'm still breastfeeding but so looking forward to the day I can stop, which I feel guilty about too! Ah, mother guilt, never ending ha ha! ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:54:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837271&title=march-2013-babies#5837271 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837265&title=march-2013-babies#5837265 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 05 June 2013 at 8:36am

JJ that's lovely news, both about your dad and your move to Australia. I really hope your plans go smoothly and you can find a place to call home as well as your man finding a job that pays well and one he loves. We have to do whats best for our families

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:36:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837265&title=march-2013-babies#5837265 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837261&title=march-2013-babies#5837261 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 05 June 2013 at 8:28am

aww the sickness. :( poor little babies. Have been very fortunate so far that my darling hasn't been sick.
I'm going to get her first jabs in the next few weeks. DH and I have decided to move over to Australia. Because there is just no work for my man here, is working 3 jobs at the moment and the secondary tax is just murder (but of course there is no full time work), we have considered relocating to a different part of NZ, but I think it's just time we made the move, while LJ is still young and doesn't knwo what's going onn. We want to be able to have a place of our own.

So so glad to hear of good sleeps.
And to those who are formula feeding do not be hard on yourself. Trust your maternal instincts. I have once again gone back on domperadone for my milk supply, i had a lovely understanding doctor who said I probably know my baby best and if I'm not convinced she's getting enough then she probably isn't.

My dad is getting married Friday! What an exciting celebration. I hope you all had some joy in your weeks xxx]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:28:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837261&title=march-2013-babies#5837261 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837219&title=march-2013-babies#5837219 Author: Anxious New Mum
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 8:27pm

Hi ladies,
Sorry its been so long since ive been on here so ive been trying to catch up. But ive missed so much im just throwing myself in. We had a rough start, hospital for several weeks, BFing issues, depression etc etc. But we are finally getting to the light at the end of the tunnel.
My little girl is 11wks2days and shes adorable, sleeping well, finally eating well, and im loving my new journey.

Peppermint I totally understand how you feel about the formula feeding. I havent been able to breast feed my girl from day one. Yet I was pressured to keep trying and keep trying. Even though my baby girl would scream everytime I tried to BF and end up getting so upset and then id get stressed out and the bad cycle begins. Sooo I decided to go against everybody elses judgements and do what worked for me and my baby. I now express and formula feed. And she is such a happy little girl. The judgements can be so upsetting and it makes u second guess all your maternal instincts. Honestly I would just suggest to listen to your baby, you know what he needs and wants so trust yourself.
Also, just about your supply, have you asked your doctor about a medication to help milk supply?? If u havent yet, could be something to consider if you were interested. Im currently on it because my supply sometimes lacks if I dont get the chance to express as often as I should. It makes a difference. Just thought Id let u know. Sorry I cant remember the name of it.

Anyway hope everybodies doing well. Sorry Ive missed out on so much.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:27:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837219&title=march-2013-babies#5837219 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837207&title=march-2013-babies#5837207 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 7:29pm

So sorry to hear of wee sick ones. I have no experience with them but I have seen dummies with clip on bits or something that help ease congestion.

We started introducing the bottle to make my pending return to work part time easier to manage, but we had suxh huge battles moving between breast and bottle, it was getting too hard. So we looked at replacing a feed, but with my poor supply expressing the feed in advance wasn't working so we went to formula. Only, the battles became horrendous and continued either until he was all screamed out and starving and accepted the bottle, or he was too tired to feed. So, we have shifted to full bottle and formula through the day and today, finally, every bottle has been accepted well, and he has taken really good amounts. I am still b feeding in the middle of the night as required.

Thanks for the support. I know I have nothing to feel guilty about, but it's so hard to shake the feeling I have let my little boy down when god we worked hard to get to where we were. In saying that, I am incredibly proud of my prem boy and that we were ever able to b feed in the first place!]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:29:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837207&title=march-2013-babies#5837207 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837206&title=march-2013-babies#5837206 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 7:07pm

Oh Pookie, so sorry C is still ill, it must be really hard - esp with the bad night. Hoping tonight goes better, hang in there awesome mummy!]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:07:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837206&title=march-2013-babies#5837206 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837201&title=march-2013-babies#5837201 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 6:15pm

Kat, glad to hear you are feeling better. And that's a huge night sleep for gemma, good work!

Pm, I wouldn't feel guilty about full time formula feeding, I'm considering it for c cause he seems to be suffering nipple confusion and my poor nipples at bearing the brunt of it. Still trying to persevere, hoping it will sort itself out soon.

C has an awful cold, poor boy sounds like a truck when he breathes. Been sucking heaps today, had him in the steamy shower for ages which seemed to help for a bit. He was up two hourly last night, and been a long day cause he won't let me put him down for long. Pretty sucky 24 hours over here. ]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:15:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837201&title=march-2013-babies#5837201 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837196&title=march-2013-babies#5837196 Author: Kat15
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 4:45pm

Sorry to hear about sleeping problems, that's never easy!!

Gemma is sleeping great. Having a few day sleeps each day, whether its while were traveling or in her cot. Her night sleeps are great too. She's going down about 7pm now and either sleeping right through to 6.30 or wakes up at 5am for a feed then goes back to sleep till 8. I did try a dream feed a couple of times but she really isn't interested in it, she won't even open her mouth lol.

I started taking medication last Friday for feeling down and overwhelmed etc so I'm hoping it kicks in soon. We have so much going on at the moment and I just can't keep up with it all.

My girl is 10weeks old today and she or weighed last Thursday and was 7.1kgs wow!!! She's such a wee chubba bubba lol]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:45:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837196&title=march-2013-babies#5837196 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837191&title=march-2013-babies#5837191 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 4:33pm

Oh PM, don't feel guilty - though it's easier said than done. What made you change? I've been giving formula top ups to LM since he was 6 weeks, though TBH, he takes more formula now than breast milk. I did feel guilty at first, but when I saw how filling it was for him and how much it helped him sleep etc, I felt good about the decision. There is no right or wrong PM, we are made to feel guilty like we're going to kill our babies in so many ways. Seriously, I have done so many things "wrong" - lol. I side sleep LM, formula top up and I've started a little solids at 3 months. But I know what's right for him and so far, nothing has gone wrong! Do what you believe or need to

Sorry the days and sleeps haven't been good - he'll right himself again, they always do!]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:33:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837191&title=march-2013-babies#5837191 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837190&title=march-2013-babies#5837190 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 4:26pm

We have had a rough couple of days lately, both day sleeping and night sleeping. I think it is around little man adjusting to bottle feeding and formula almost full time, but also maybe a growth spurt as he is feeding more often and us hungry with it!

It's a little harder going back to waking twice in the night and again 6 or so in the morning! Makes me realise how far we have come from 3 hourly feeds though, I am so proud of my little big boy.

Still feeling pretty guilty and emotional about shifting to formula, even though I know all these thoughts are pretty much irrational...!!! :) I will get there though.

Hope everyone else is trucking along well]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:26:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837190&title=march-2013-babies#5837190 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837179&title=march-2013-babies#5837179 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 3:26pm

So sorry sleeping is hit and miss - is it overnight or day time sleep? C has always been so good overnight. How are you coping?

LM is sleeping great overnight now he's having some solids but now his daytime sleeps are small! Lol. But I'd rather that than overnight by far! ]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:26:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837179&title=march-2013-babies#5837179 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837159&title=march-2013-babies#5837159 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 1:09pm

On no for the snuffles, not good.
Vicks rubbed on their feet with socks over top is good or put some on a hanky and put out of reach in their cot to breathe.
Yep the booger sucker has been used here a lot along with saline drops down each nostril - you can get from the chemist.
Sleeping for C is very hit and miss, more miss at the moment, but don't think it is because of the cot as had started before the transition but he seems to be taking it in his stride. We have put two softer blankets under him so it's not so hard to transition from a soft bassinet to an inner sprung mattress - and keeps him toasty too.
Keep warm and dry ladies.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:09:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837159&title=march-2013-babies#5837159 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837020&title=march-2013-babies#5837020 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 03 June 2013 at 3:21pm

We got a suction thing and sucked all his boogers out You have to be careful, but it worked wonders.]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:21:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837020&title=march-2013-babies#5837020 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837013&title=march-2013-babies#5837013 Author: eskimon
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 03 June 2013 at 1:35pm

How's the sleep going waterbaby?

We've made the transition to the cot, actually went fine, no drama at all. We are finding it challenging sometimes to get her down for the night, sometimes she just won't have it, and I'm not going to do CIO so we have to get her up...she always goes down on the second attempt though... Madam!

Pookie, I read somewhere if you chop up an onion and put it by the bassinette it can help with a cold... i have one at the moment and just hoping DD won't catch it! ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:35:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837013&title=march-2013-babies#5837013 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837010&title=march-2013-babies#5837010 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 03 June 2013 at 1:21pm

Aw no! C has a cold. Poor fella. Any tips for stuffy noses? ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:21:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5837010&title=march-2013-babies#5837010 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836914&title=march-2013-babies#5836914 Author: tinx
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 02 June 2013 at 10:16am

Shakeybaby, SJ is doing a similar thing and not really interested in feeding duribg the day. He's really fussy on the breast and not really interested in formula top ups either. I spoke to plunket and its probably teething as he's dribbling lots too. As long as they are putting on weight and having wet nappies it's ok. Hope it doesn't last long though as I'm worried its going to effect my milk supply more. ]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:16:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836914&title=march-2013-babies#5836914 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836912&title=march-2013-babies#5836912 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 02 June 2013 at 9:49am

Minny thanks for the tip. I haven't had any dairy but perhaps I should be just swallowing some brewers yeast? haha I'm going to go to the doctors and get the domperadone I think. The milk is there but I have struggled with supply all the way and I want my wee girl to put on weight :)]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:49:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836912&title=march-2013-babies#5836912 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836880&title=march-2013-babies#5836880 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 01 June 2013 at 3:54pm

Minny, thanks for the tip about complan and brewers yeast. I've been drinking complan on and off when I remember, and have had brewers yeast in lactation cookies but never thought of taking them together!

Sb, interesting that bub wont take breastmilk during the day? Is he not interested at all? ]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:54:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836880&title=march-2013-babies#5836880 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836812&title=march-2013-babies#5836812 Author: Minny
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 5:59pm

JJ, if you are worried about the quality of your milk try drinking a glass of complan with a teaspoon of brewers yeast mixed in. Brewers yeast is available from most health food shops. I drink at least one glass per day but where I can I do one in the morning and one at night before I go to bed as I struggle with my supply overnight and it has made a big difference. It doesn't taste the best but I just down it and get it over with.

I have had to give my boy a formula top up after each feed as he wasn't gaining weight fast enough (80g a week) and I really felt my milk quality had declined as he never seemed full after a feed, but now he feeds for 30mins and is alot happier. I still give the formula top ups anyway, but hope to drop these eventually. The difference is he went from only gaining 80g in one week, to gaining 370g in one week. I do use Domperidome too, and also take fenugreek capsules, also bought from a health food shop.

I am hoping to feed through winter if I can, and then switch to fully formula fed from August. So far the yeast / complan / fenugreek mix makes me feel this could be possible. Good luck!
]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 17:59:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836812&title=march-2013-babies#5836812 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836797&title=march-2013-babies#5836797 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 3:10pm

WB, we use the dummy. He settles easily with it and we don't usually have any issues, he's usually asleep within 10mins. I know you use it overnight, have you tried it at bedtime?

LM is not having my breastmilk during the day and I don't know why. He'll have it at dinner time but only has the bottle every other time, and only about 100mlsish each time. It doesn't seem like he's eating alot. Hmm... This has been for the last 3 days.]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 15:10:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836797&title=march-2013-babies#5836797 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836793&title=march-2013-babies#5836793 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 2:29pm

Yup WB and SB, the bridge of the nose is the key! Apparently its an old wive's trick (sis says its pretty common at her daycare)

JJ, totally! boobies feel soft most of the time... only really if it has been a really long time since a feed (usually the first night feed).
I'm still taking the domperidrone... forgot the last couple of days and really noticed the difference with C being more cranky and taking forever to feed... its like he knew there was less than normal there and was trying to tell me so. Been giving C a second bottle the last few days, probably because I had stopped taking the tablets and he needed the top up. Gets really settled after that though so its not a bad thing!

And the short last sleep.. I notice C is wet too, so going to try to change him at the 4am ish feed so he is fresh and maybe will sleep longer? Although I am a wuss when it comes to the cold so havent been doing it lately unless it is mega full. Bad momma :(
]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 14:29:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836793&title=march-2013-babies#5836793 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836792&title=march-2013-babies#5836792 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 1:59pm

Thanks PM. C likes the forehead down bridge of the nose too, he used to like being jiggled in his bassinet but now we have made the jump to the cot it of course can't be jiggled so relying on white noise, tucking blankets under him to replicate the bassinet and of course his dummy :)]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 13:59:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836792&title=march-2013-babies#5836792 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836791&title=march-2013-babies#5836791 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 1:24pm

JJ I have read that as baby gets older you don't get that 'full' feeling as much but the milk is still there. I think it is something about your body being more efficient at producing. I know I feel like I don't have anything when I am not full, but I am having a hard time with supply and everyone is totally different. Maybe talk to plunket and see what they think, particularly in regard to weight gain.

Funnily enough I thought giving my little man formula at night might get us longer through the night...not at all, it is just the same :)

Waterbaby, hang in there, it does get better. We use the Baby Whisperers 'supervised settling' as a guide for our CIO timings. I can cope so much better when I have a count down timer on. Only difference is I stay in the room as long as it takes to calm my little one instead of limiting that time too.

Anyone noticed a little technique your babe likes as comfort? My boy responds really well to a hand resting lightly by his head, or gently stroking his forehead or bridge of his nose. So cute :)]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 13:24:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836791&title=march-2013-babies#5836791 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836784&title=march-2013-babies#5836784 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 11:20am

JJ during the day mine are soft but C certainly still seems to be getting enough milk, but during the night before his first morning feed they feel hard and full so not sure if that helps you or not.

So I am starting to get really down about sleep time and I dread every time I put C down to bed. He cries and screams as soon as I lie him on his swaddle and will continue until he falls asleep - have tried not swaddling and part swaddling and this doesn't make a difference. I have tried a couple of mins of CIO but couldn't hack it and I am now resenting him when it comes to bed times. I just don't know what to do anymore and it is starting to get me down.

Is anyone else experiencing this?]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 11:20:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836784&title=march-2013-babies#5836784 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836770&title=march-2013-babies#5836770 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 9:38am

hey Kat, hang in there lovely. Just remember PND is actually really common. I chose not to be medicated and I'm feeling a lot better now but being a mother is extremely stressful business- the medication isn't forever! It's about keeping you sane and feel better in yourself so you can look after your baby :)

Pookie LJ is sleeping exactly the same kinda deal at the moment. 7pm-1am then til about 4...I try and dummy her to take her til at least 5 and then I change her etc. Because I find if i just feed her and put her back to bed she doesn't sleep for long! probably cause shes wet.

Those of us who are breastfeeding:
Do your boobs feel really full just before a feed? or like, hard or maybe even engorged?
I stopped taking the domperadone for my milk supply just because it was such a hassle to go to the doctor, but LJ has only put on 230g in the last 3 weeks, which is very very minimal weight gain.
My boobs always feel soft and I know that she is getting milk but even after her 6 hour stretch at night they don't feel very full. Am just wondering if it's worth going back on the domperadone maybe if she got more milk she would sleep for longer.

I really really wish we had a fireplace! It's super cold here in Tauranga!]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 09:38:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836770&title=march-2013-babies#5836770 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836762&title=march-2013-babies#5836762 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 8:23am

Sb, awesome to hear you are feeling better! Even if you only think so... its still an improvement. Go you!

Wb, I LOVE fireplaces. Our new house has one and I'm so excited about using it! Hope Coen is feeling better today... must be hard when bubbas get sick and they cant do anything about it. Dreading the day C gets a cold or a stomach bug and I wont be able to help him much! Bummer that you have to go back to work early! You could always look at in home care for Coen, I've heard they are heaps cheaper.

C slept from 6.30 to 12am then to 4.30 then to 6.30 so he must have needed a good sleep!

]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 08:23:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836762&title=march-2013-babies#5836762 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836758&title=march-2013-babies#5836758 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 31 May 2013 at 8:16am

Oh WB, that's not cool. How are you feeling about going back to work? Have you picked out the childcare centre? What are your thoughts about it? I worked at one last year and can say the teachers love the children. I worked in the baby section a lot and they were so great.

I think my pills are kicking in because I feel a little clearer in the head, but not sure.

Yesterday LM tried his first taste of rice cereal and pear. He's taking his bottle every time but plays around on the boob and he hasn't been eating enough. So I tried it yesterday lunch just to check it didn't make his tummy funny and he was fine. So I will try it tonight at dinner. He kept mouthing it, I think he liked the taste, but he did gag a few times ]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 08:16:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836758&title=march-2013-babies#5836758 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836694&title=march-2013-babies#5836694 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 30 May 2013 at 8:12pm

Kat I think SB has summed it up nicely and please do not feel upset or worried about how people will react and remember we are all here to support you. SB is right, remember this is not the NORMAL YOU.

As for us C I think is on the up and up from his virus but still pretty grizzly at times, he hasn't been sleeping that great and we have now put him in his cot too so is probably a bit unsettled from that as well.

We did have plunked today and he is 6.07kg now and 62cm long, he is in the 75h percentile for his height so am hoping he will be a tall boy with some good muscle on him :)

We have decided to buy a fireplace this weekend as our house is pretty chilly and windows get wet overnight and want to ensure C is as healthy as he can be...sorry if I have mentioned this before. Is a big expense we have not allowed for so thinking I will have to go back full time in Oct which sucks but we have so many bills coming up and with childcare as expensive as it is we are just trying to see if there is a way around this but will have to wait and see :(]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 20:12:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836694&title=march-2013-babies#5836694 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836677&title=march-2013-babies#5836677 Author: Kat15
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 30 May 2013 at 7:19pm

Thanks so much shakeybaby :) nice to hear I'm not alone. Might give you a pm over the weekend after my appt tomorrow. I have my sister inlaw here from Saturday to Tuesday so will need some time out from that. ]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 19:19:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836677&title=march-2013-babies#5836677 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836667&title=march-2013-babies#5836667 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 30 May 2013 at 7:00pm

Hey Kat, I kind of do and have gone on Prozac about two - three weeks ago. I think it is starting to kick in now. We'll feel heaps better for it, so go for it. Family members who have had it got better taking antidepressents and they've been really helpful for me. Just know that sometimes the pills can make you feel a little worse before you get better - not always, but sometimes. The first pill I took gave me a tonne of reactions but the next one I've had nothing, except a few days where I've felt worse. But I feel more like myself now. Remember, the way you're feeling is not YOU, it's a chemical reaction to all that we've been through physically, plus the overwhelming responsibility of being a new mum. You're doing great and well done on your nurse for spotting your symptoms. PM me if you want to chat Hugs x]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 19:00:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836667&title=march-2013-babies#5836667 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836655&title=march-2013-babies#5836655 Author: Kat15
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 30 May 2013 at 4:28pm

Well saw plunket today and when they saw me 2 weeks ago she thought I was on the verge of pnd and this time she is sure I have it. Things just aren't feeling great for me at the moment. So have an appt with my gp tomorrow.

Does anyone else have pnd? If so how are you feeling after going on the medication?]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 16:28:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836655&title=march-2013-babies#5836655 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836560&title=march-2013-babies#5836560 Author: eskimon
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 2:50pm

Oh waterbaby, poor C! Hope he's feeling better. ]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 14:50:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836560&title=march-2013-babies#5836560 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836548&title=march-2013-babies#5836548 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 1:57pm

Pookie I must be a wuss too as it is so fricken cold here in AKL I agree. And scary about the swaddle at least you heard him, poor wee thing.

Well poor C can't catch a break and has picked up a virus from when we were at the Dr for his imm's on Monday. Am a bit peeved actually as his temp as you know was high on Monday night so we called plunketline and told them it was 38.1 and they said it was reaction to imm's and not to worry just give him pamol. Anyway told the Dr this today and she was fuming as she said underarm temp of this high is WAY TOO HIGH and we should have been told to go to the Dr straight away as it can be dangerous for them - now she has given me some ranges to watch for but suggested it was actually this virus that would have shot his temp up.

Anyway pamol, rest and fluids are the go and he should start to be feeling better.

Have today taken a leaf out of PM's book and put C down in his cot for his lunch sleep and other than a quick grizzle when his dummy fell out he has been asleep for 1.5hours. Just swaddled him and Safe T sleep'd him and covered him in blankets so hope this is a good start but will need to get a sleeping bag soon as he always kicks out of his blankets even when he is swaddled.

Keep warm ladies.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 13:57:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836548&title=march-2013-babies#5836548 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836502&title=march-2013-babies#5836502 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 8:59am

ooo.. Sb. Its pretty chilly here in AKL, got the heater cranking, but the sun is shining and I'm probably just being a wuss.

Pretty good night.. I think C would have slept through the night had I not accidentaly walked into his bassinet @ 2am getting up for the loo and woken him up. Oops.

Then at about 4am, I heard him muffled grizzly and thought WTH? Turned the nightlight on and poor boy had managed to unswaddle himself completely and had the swaddle over his face and he couldn't shift it. Scared the crap out of me! It was just a square cotton wrap too cause he spewed on the miracle blanket and its in the wash.

Got him down for his morning nap really early today (just after 8, normally down closer to 9) in a "wrap me up" swaddle I got given for my baby shower. At least he wont be able to wriggle out of that one, time to invest in sleeping bags I think. Good thing he is going in a cot soon!
]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 08:59:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836502&title=march-2013-babies#5836502 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836499&title=march-2013-babies#5836499 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 8:49am

Oh, hope the night went well Pookie!

LM slept through the night two nights in a row! Couldn't believe it! He woke up once last night, fed him quickly the bottle and put him straight back down. Am hoping it's the start of something new! It is so needed, I am so tired all the time.

Snow here in Chch though not heaps, but still nice to snuggle down under a feather duvet and hottie and listen to the weather.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 08:49:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836499&title=march-2013-babies#5836499 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836470&title=march-2013-babies#5836470 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 6:52pm

Pm, good thing b took to the cot easily! Hoping c does the same come cot time.

Gave c some baby rice today, he has been super grizzly the last few days and booby just doesn't seem to be enough for him. Was at mums today and he just cried every time I took him off the boob after he kept falling asleep, so mum said to try him on baby rice to see if it made a difference and holy Molly the boy just wolfed it down.
Gave him another teaspoon before his bottle just now and its like he is a completely different baby, smiling, gurgling and chatting away where the last few days I haven't been able to put him down at this time of the day.
Hoping it helps him sleep that little bit longer too so maybe, just maybe, he will go through the night.

Hope you ladies are keeping toasty tonight! ]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 18:52:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836470&title=march-2013-babies#5836470 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836462&title=march-2013-babies#5836462 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 4:51pm

Wow...I feel a bit mean...I just tucked baby boy straight up in his cot instead if his bassinet and that was that! He was fine though! Now we have to start weaning him from wraps as he wiggles rigt out of that and his blankets to the top of his cot in no time. It's cute, but means he needs his sleeping bags instead of wraps. ]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:51:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836462&title=march-2013-babies#5836462 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836441&title=march-2013-babies#5836441 Author: Guest_51426
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 11:23am

Thanks ladies for the welcome

Sweets know what you saying re getting invited to kid free events/get together s, and we to wanting to wanting meet up more with other families. Our group of friends have kids etc but the mums either work minimal hours, nothing wrong with that and I was working part time before I had number 2 but a lot more hours than them and neither times suited all....... motherhood does and can change things for sure But hey never a dual moment.

Right better go and get organized to feed the wee man and then pick up Miss MB from preschool. Hopefully we have a tantrum free arvo so over the terrible 2's. They differently make you appreciate what your parents did and do for you now that I am a parent lol

Hope you are all having a great day     ]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 11:23:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836441&title=march-2013-babies#5836441 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836432&title=march-2013-babies#5836432 Author: sweets
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 10:54am

JJ I think starting them late is fine, they just make sure to have the same spaces between the next lot etc (I think)

Cold here today, can't imagine what it would be like without the oil heater on.
Hi Guest, I have a 7 week old little lass. I think she might be one of the last ones born in the group. I like this forum too, a lot less catty then some coffee groups but do have to say as this is number two for me I did not go to antenatal classes and don't have a coffee group this time around. My first one isnt going anymore as everyone bar one other lady ended up moving away. I still catch up with her but she works full time so its not like the good old play date days.
Another friend had a baby in March and we are both in the market (haha this is going to sound silly!) for some new friends so we are going to start going to some community based coffee groups soon, like at the local Plunket etc. I would like to meet some other families to make it easier for DP & I to socialise together. At the moment it seems like most things we get invited too are kid free which isnt really ideal anymore. We want to be able to go out and have fun together as a family & the first step I think is having more friends in the area with families themselves :)

I've been finding brekfast really difficult so as of today have started having a Complan with fruit milkshake instead of worrying about cereal etc anymore. This way I can make it and then continue on doing what needs doing. Its quite fulling too, I had mine about 2 hours ago and Im still full.

I bought the spare room mattress into the lounge on saturday night - wish I did this 7 weeks ago!
So relaxing, I've slept in here everynight since. I bought Olivias cot mattress in as well so she's sleeping beside me on that. It might sound mad but its so much easier with Mr3 in the mornings, he will eat his brekkie and watch TV and I can keep an eye on him while snuggled into my duvet.
Fingers crossed I dont get any surprise visitors or I will just die! haha

Edit to ask if anyone else is haivng trouble going to sleep? I havent been able to fall asleep before 12pm for the last week nearly and its driving me insane and making me a little nutty


Edited by sweets - 28 May 2013 at 11:01am]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 10:54:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836432&title=march-2013-babies#5836432 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836430&title=march-2013-babies#5836430 Author: eskimon
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 10:42am

Hi all, haven't been on here much lately because there's just not that much to say for us at the moment! All is fine and good. While we still have our unsettled moments, DD is a delightful baby who is just continuing to make us so happy and proud! no real dramas of late.

We are also embarking on the basket to cot transition. So far I'm just putting her to bed in the basket inside the cot. I want her to get used to napping on her own - I would just move the moses basket around the house during the day so she was always with me and all the household bustle. So will do that this week and then I think put her to bed in the cot proper over the weekend. Eeek. We are getting good night sleeps, from 8:30, 9ish til 4:30 or occassionally 5:30. I sometimes wish she'd sleep longer but then I tell myself to get a grip, she's only a baby and I'm feeling fine so it's all good for now.

JJ, don't worry about the poo - we've been 14 days between them and all the Drs say it's absolutely fine for a breastfed bubba. We're now at about once a week... Means the farts are pretty powerful though haha!

Shakeybaby, well done on getting support, I think you're amazing! Hope everything comes together for you soon and you feel better.

Well it's freezing here so hope you're all warm and toasty and have a great day.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 10:42:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836430&title=march-2013-babies#5836430 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836419&title=march-2013-babies#5836419 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 8:57am

LJ didn't really like the water too much ended up syringing it to her! And poos today so feeling a little relieved haha!

waterbaby- there is no dairy in mayo :) I'm still not eating any milk products however I have accidentally eaten things with milk in them simply cause I'm just not used to checking! also 8pm - 6am sounds like a dream. I'm hoping my wee lady does that at 3 months! At the moment shes up at 1am (from 7pm), then 4-5 am. not too bad I don't think. I've tried putting her to bed later but she wakes at 1 every time so i thought the longer sleep the better and hoepfully it'll extend on its own.

as for the cot- we just popped a nice thick blanket folded a few times on top of the cot matress under the fitted sheet. worked a treat she's been sleeping in there for a few weeks now and no hiccups. you might be surprised that they don't really notice too much!
one thing i did do was i put my lady down facing the wall and wedged her because we sleep her on her side, so she couldn't look around the room, because in the bassinet there was walls so youc ouldn't really look anyway.
GOOD LUCK!

Does anyone know anything about starting immunisations late? LJ didn't get her 6 week ones and I'm just wondering if they do everything the same? It's so nice to hear all your wee bubs are doing well.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 08:57:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836419&title=march-2013-babies#5836419 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836417&title=march-2013-babies#5836417 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 8:07am

Welcome guest! My wee boy is 10 weeks tomorrow, crazy!

Oh WB. Hope Coen is better today! Caleb had a temp of 38 yesterday too for no apparent reason, he was grizzly all day but I put that down to his night sleep being shorter than usual. He did 10pm till 5 that night then was up again at 630 so not a huge amount of sleep overall but a solid block. Did the same again last night so hoping I can start stretching him out even further.

Yay for Coen graduating to the cot too. C is almost out of his bassinet, so I've taken the extra mattress out so now he has a little extra room but a harder mattress. I though about what SB said about the inner spring mattresses being hard so thought I could transition c from soft to hard mattress in his bassinet (I had a woollen mattress made for the bassist cause I didnt like the hard foam one it came with) so he is still in the bassinet with the foam mattress which hopefully means come cot time he will be OK with the firm mattress.
I've also had to start to wean him off swaddling cause the cheeky monkey busts out of every swaddle I do except the miracle blanket, but even then his feet are always out. He just can't get his arms out. So, sleeping bag time when we move.

Do you think he will notice the change of environment in a new house? Im hoping he is still to small to really notice much difference so it shouldn't be too bad, right?


I think I'll definitely have to put him in his cot when we move in three weeks. That is gonna be a stressful week I think, he is due for his 12 week jabs the day before. Eek.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 08:07:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836417&title=march-2013-babies#5836417 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836412&title=march-2013-babies#5836412 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 11:50pm

Well just as I went down to sleep our wee man woke beside himself and really unsettled. He had a poo filled nappy but felt warm so took his temp and it was 38.1 much higher than his afternoon temp of 36.6

Anyway gave him pamol and called plunketline who reassured us this is normal post immunisation as the 2nd one is much stronger so to try and keep him a little cooler and expect it to last 24-48 hours.

So here we are waiting for the pamol to kick in and bub to get tired - he is enjoying chats with daddy at the moment so lots of smile, goos and gaas going on despite obviously not feeling himself.

Might try a sheepskin under his sheet to start with as am also thinking it may be too hard to start but we will the day sleep goes in the morning.

Oh an giving the pamol was entertaining, too sweet for our boy and became a game of who could get it in quickest bit by bit during smiles :)

Night ladies - soon to bed I am hoping.]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 23:50:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836412&title=march-2013-babies#5836412 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836399&title=march-2013-babies#5836399 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 8:56pm

WB, thank you for the kind words and encouragement! Love this place.

Since we put LM in his cot around 6 weeks, I put his bassinet mattress on top of the cot mattress. The cot one is inner sprung and harder while the bassinett one is soft. I tried him without the b one, but he didn't sleep well. So since then he's still sleeping on it, though soon I will wean him off it by putting a soft blanket underneath the cot sheet. That's how it's worked for us ]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 20:56:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836399&title=march-2013-babies#5836399 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836387&title=march-2013-babies#5836387 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 7:33pm

Oh SB I am so glad you are on some AD's that will just helpyou get through the days and become more yourself again and better able to cope with the day to day. And remember the beds can wait to be made, the dishes can wait until LM's next sleep and you deserve some "you" time.

Feel a bit better tonight and even managed a walk, which turned into a run as it started to rain, so feel good I did something but my energy levels are pretty low.

Tried Pear with C tonight and he wasn't keen on it but also put it down to perhaps him not feeling too crash hot after his jabs. He only had 100mL of formula tonight too but went down without screaming as was pretty tired so hope he sleeps well tonight.

Big day tomorrow we have decided - COT TIME. He is just about popping out of his bassinet so D day tomorrow for day sleeps for the rest of the week and then will do his first night on Sat night when DH is home on days off. Any tips or tricks to help the transition would be great.

Have a good night ladies.]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 19:33:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836387&title=march-2013-babies#5836387 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836347&title=march-2013-babies#5836347 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 2:29pm

Ugh, WB, hubby and I have been sick with a tummy bug all weekend. Not nice in the least, but thankful LM didn't get it.

Had another Plunket visit today and he's grown 14oz in two weeks so is now 15lbs7oz and grew 2.5cm longer. I thought he had been growing as he's been hungrier of late.

This is a great group and I have loved being a part of it. It has been quiet the last week or so, but hopefully that doesn't continue. It's a great support network.

I have been feeling overwhelmed and am now on anti-depressents which'll be kicking in anytime now, so can't wait! So much of my stress is of my own making in my head, so once I'm more stable emotionally, I know I can get my brain right.]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 14:29:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836347&title=march-2013-babies#5836347 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836340&title=march-2013-babies#5836340 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 1:49pm

Welcome Guest, as PM said we are normally pretty chatty and active and have been a great support to each other for a long time now.

We have all had our times of being overwhelmed, even those on here who have more than one wee one too.

AFM I have a nearly 13week old wee boy who certainly knows how to make us get settled then throw us through some loops when he decides to change it up.

Well C had his 12week jabs today and was much better having DH there and C settled like a super star, just showing off to daddy I think. His dermatitis has flared up really badly so spoke to the Dr about this today again and we have a stronger steroid cream to try and have been told to use the weaker one on his face for 3-4days. It could be an allergy to something I am eating so am cutting out dairy and eggs for 2 weeks and also have bought some special laundry liquid especially for kids clothes so am hoping to get our wee smiley boy back.

To top it off solids seem to be working a treat at night as he slept from 8pm to 6am last night.

I have a tummy bug or yucky thing going on and was really not well at all last night and had really bad nausea too. Am living on toast, sprite and water today - am also wondering if it is because I went for a walk and also my first run too yesterday.

Anyway back on a healthy track from today and cutting out all the dairy will certainly ensure I eat healthier too - aww no more cheese, mayo, milk, yoghurt, cream, ice-cream :(

Edited by waterbaby - 27 May 2013 at 1:51pm]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 13:49:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836340&title=march-2013-babies#5836340 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836325&title=march-2013-babies#5836325 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 12:08pm

Welcome Guest :) the chat really seems to have dried up here of late, but we are normally really chatty. My boy is 16 weeks old, but technically only 9 as he was prem, due late March.

I am also returning to work soon and have been overwhelmed with making bottle and formula decisions, as well as trying to manage home and looking at getting back in to exercise.

Lots of changes with my little man which I am loving!]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 12:08:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836325&title=march-2013-babies#5836325 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836323&title=march-2013-babies#5836323 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 12:06pm

Welcome Guest :) the chat really seems to have dried up here of late, but we are normally really chatty. My boy is 16 weeks old, but technically only 9 as he was prem, due late March.

I am also returning to work soon and have been overwhelmed with making bottle and formula decisions, as well as trying to manage home and looking at getting back in to exercise.

Lots of changes with my little man which I am loving!]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 12:06:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836323&title=march-2013-babies#5836323 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836308&title=march-2013-babies#5836308 Author: Guest_51426
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 27 May 2013 at 9:52am

Hi ladies, just new to forum, let me introduce myself, I'm a mum of 2 MB who is 2 1/2 and TB who is 10 weeks today. Even though this is my 2nd baby I feel over welmed with housework, parenting and thinking of returning to work! So my guilts and if only I had a crystal ball lol Don't belong to a coffee group as I dislike the competitive nature of some, I know not all like that but do feel like you are missing out on the girly chats, so thought try an online chat ]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 09:52:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836308&title=march-2013-babies#5836308 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836246&title=march-2013-babies#5836246 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 26 May 2013 at 5:20pm

Yeah JJ my boy was every day, then out if the blue went 9 days, followed by 15 days. Since then he has been every 2-3 days 4 days max. It is completely normal for a breastfed baby, so depends how your babe is feeding. I also rung plunket line and they encouraged feeding, a warm bath, pumping / bicycle movements of the legs, and clockwise tummy massage may help. As long as there is lots of wet nappies and gas all should be fine, but you know your baby best!

At a certain age it is normal for poo habits to change, or so I've read. If you are concerned I would certainly try plunket line or your plunket nurse.

Edited by peppermint87 - 26 May 2013 at 6:37pm]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 17:20:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836246&title=march-2013-babies#5836246 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836242&title=march-2013-babies#5836242 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 26 May 2013 at 5:07pm

We had a few days like that of nothing and I know Beau went nearly 2 weeks without a poo if I recall what peppermint said. I know that 24 hours isn't anything to worry about and would say if nothing come day 3 then chat to your GP. For peace of mind give plunketline a call JJ.

Well last night C had his bottle as normal and then I gave him a small amount of solids, probably no more than 1-1.5tsp, and he slept soundly until 4.45am for a feed so this certainly appears to have been the right hunch that he was waking because he was hungry so I will go again tonight and see how we go and if it continues to work then I will stick with it.

Oh JJ how was the water with LJ, did you just use a bottle - cute :)]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 17:07:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836242&title=march-2013-babies#5836242 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836226&title=march-2013-babies#5836226 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 26 May 2013 at 2:37pm

Ladies, LJ has had regular poos always like she will poo every second feed or whatever. however she hasn't pooed for 24 hours. Do you ladies know when the cut off is to like... go to the doctors or whatever? have given her a little bit of water to see if that helps. thanks ladies]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 14:37:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836226&title=march-2013-babies#5836226 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836180&title=march-2013-babies#5836180 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 May 2013 at 3:09pm

Well Cis quite happy just lying on his back or tummy ad watching the world go by...think he is more inquisitive at the moment and just happy to be involved in everything.

Last 4 nights he has started waking multiple times in the night, very out of character and so have been giving him feeds and he is just starving. Decided this morning to start a we amount of solids to see if it will help. Yes I know it is early but am trusting my mum instincts that he needs food - he wasn't 100% sure about the concept of the spoon but did pretty well and only had about 1/2-1 tsp but seemed to like what he was tasting - apple & mango just happened to be what was in the cupboard so will get some farex and maybe some plain apple and hope this might help - so I suppose it is a wee milestone for us, although not rolling :)]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 15:09:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836180&title=march-2013-babies#5836180 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836173&title=march-2013-babies#5836173 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 May 2013 at 12:57pm

I think that the meds are helping, but it's hard to know if it's the dairy or the reflux or if it was just she was unwell because I was unwell you know?

Aww that's so cute!! Great when they start noticing the things around them.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 12:57:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836173&title=march-2013-babies#5836173 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836163&title=march-2013-babies#5836163 Author: blondiesboy
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 May 2013 at 10:33am

JJ, that's awesome sleep! How is LJ going with her reflux? Are the meds helping?

LM grabbed his first toy yesterday on his very own whilst lying on his jungle gym. So proud of him!]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 10:33:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836163&title=march-2013-babies#5836163 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836161&title=march-2013-babies#5836161 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 May 2013 at 9:43am

Congrats Pookie! So cute your wee one is rolling. Our little one is rolling too from tummy to bacK! it was just after i posted my last post! Isn't it exciting! Every time i put her on her tum she just rolls away. she hasnt quite figured out the limb coordination to get to her tummy from her back!

they DO grow up too fast!

only up once in the night past 2 nights. wahoo!]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:43:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836161&title=march-2013-babies#5836161 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836159&title=march-2013-babies#5836159 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 25 May 2013 at 9:07am

JJ, yep plunket nurse said over 37.5 to take him to any emergency dept or his gp just in case. And its free! It came down overnight back to normal so she said it could have been a little virus or something.

C rolled from tummy to back yesterday, twice! I couldn't believe it. He is only 9 weeks, two days old. I thought 4 months was the rolling time. Oh well, gonna have to be on my toes, he will be walking in no time. Eek. ]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:07:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836159&title=march-2013-babies#5836159 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836009&title=march-2013-babies#5836009 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 23 May 2013 at 8:12am

I think if it goes even slightly above 37.5 it's meant to be worry? Or maybe that's adults? Anyway. I can't believe it's been almost a year since we started out! Doesn't pregnancy feel like such a distant memory.
Our little lady is 9 weeks old today! Feeling very, very emotional. Am counting down to my dads wedding so she can meet the rest of the family. She will be almost 12 weeks old!!!!! AHHHH! Bless our little ones.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:12:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5836009&title=march-2013-babies#5836009 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835991&title=march-2013-babies#5835991 Author: POok1e
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 22 May 2013 at 9:43pm

Wow, really 3 months old? Coen is a cute baby wb. Aren't these babies just adorable at this age? C is really babbling away now, smiling heaps and being super cute.

Except for today. I've had a grumpy, grizzly baby who had a poo-plosion this morning, and then vomited all over me tonight, enough so that it was on every piece of clothing I was wearing, including underwear. I couldn't believe it! I didnt even know where to start, and df is working late so I'm home alone with him. Took his temp an it was 37.5! It came down after I stripped him of his vomit-covered PJs but still, had me worried there. It was still 37 when I finally got him to sleep just after nine. Will check with the plunket nurse at our meeting tomorrow just in case.

Hoping the grizzling doesn't continue through the night!
]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:43:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835991&title=march-2013-babies#5835991 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835984&title=march-2013-babies#5835984 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 22 May 2013 at 8:44pm

Wow I cannot believe Coen is 3months old today. Ladies where has this time gone? Also can't believe we are getting close to have been sharing our journeys with each other for a year which is AMAZING - and on that note thank you all for sharing your stories and supporting us all throughout - it is one of the most amazing things in life and to have had this amazing support has been pretty special.

PM a personal thank you especially for everything, you have become a wonderful friend which is pretty special to me x

Hope you all have a good night.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835984&title=march-2013-babies#5835984 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835773&title=march-2013-babies#5835773 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 8:14pm

JJ initially the 'dream feed' was more baby boy demanding the feed, but when he no longer demanded it, I dropped it figuring that baby boy would naturally extend himself out and it has seemed to work. Sometimes we get from 7/8pm to 12am, sometimes we get to 2am, depending on how he has fed during the day.

Seems I have a very hungry boy today though!]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835773&title=march-2013-babies#5835773 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835765&title=march-2013-babies#5835765 Author: waterbaby
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 7:21pm

JJ have you tried to dummy bub back to sleep vs. 5min feed - assuming bub takes a dummy that is. I used to try to force the 2nd breast but would wake him more and we would end up in tension so both not happy and generally would still wake at the normal time too.

JJ I would say don't dream feed and keep doing what you are doing and let the midnight go as normal and then extend in it's own time. We got to 8-9weeks and suddenly the sleep time increased all on its own so give it time & maybe try the dummy and see how it goes - can sometimes take C 20mins of dummying to get back to sleep but he has slowly just crept past the waking points of 1am & 2am and generally now is between 3.30-4.30 that I dummy for a wake up at 5.30ish.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835765&title=march-2013-babies#5835765 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835752&title=march-2013-babies#5835752 Author: eskimon
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 5:12pm

Shakeybaby,if youcould see my house right now you'd see that standards have definitely slipped! I guess just decide on what are "must do"s, like dishes, or washing or whatever is most important, and do that during the morning nap and then if anything else gets done it's just a bonus. Well thats what we do anyway. And save the "big jobs" like the bathroom and vacuuming for the weekend when there's someone to hold the baby! ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 17:12:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835752&title=march-2013-babies#5835752 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835751&title=march-2013-babies#5835751 Author: tinx
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 5:01pm

I used to try and make AJ have a good feed, but if he didnt want it he would fall asleep so I don't bother any more, now I just put him back to bed.

Have you tried the wake to sleep method to help break the habit of waking at midnight. Its where you go in say fifteen minutes before baby would normally wake and gently rouse them slightly, either by flicking the light on and off or by touching baby so that they move. It should break the cycle and baby should continue sleeping. Do this for 5 days and the habit is broken. It didn't work for AJ, but I've heard it can be quite good.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835751&title=march-2013-babies#5835751 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835746&title=march-2013-babies#5835746 Author: jessicajanea
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 4:45pm

Ema, if they're hungry enough they will take the bottle! that's the best advise my MW gave me.

Thanks for all the dream feed help. It seems that the little lady is waking at midnight out of habit now, rather than hunger, as she used to sleep til about 2am. But then again their sleep habits are pretty eratic. I am worried about trying the dream feed cause I think she will just wake up at 12 anyway.

Also- After about 5 minutes on 1 side she just goes back to sleep- do you guys make them take the other breast to they're totally full? or just put them back to bed to try get them to last with little food? thoughts?

Edited by jessicajanea - 20 May 2013 at 4:47pm]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835746&title=march-2013-babies#5835746 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835725&title=march-2013-babies#5835725 Author: ginger22
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 1:41pm

Ema we have just been through this and perseverance really paid off. We offered / tried just two feeds per day. One thing I noticed is wee man is so much more receptive when the milk is nice and warm.

SB I agree with what WB said. We also agreed on what were 'necessities' for me to get through in a day I.e dishes done, washing off the line so I don't get overwhelmed. ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835725&title=march-2013-babies#5835725 <![CDATA[March 2013 Babies : March 2013 babies]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835723&title=march-2013-babies#5835723 Author: Ema
Subject: March 2013 babies
Posted: 20 May 2013 at 12:36pm

SB, it's hard to let the house just be sometimes. Hubby has told me not to be washing everyday haha the garden is something we go out & do together as a family on the weekend. Harper naps in her pushchair while we potter. I've made it a rule that I don't do housework when she's awake that's our precious time together they just grow far to quickly.

I'm having problems with Harper taking bottle took it once & now refuses it not to sure what to do just wanted to be able to use it as an option so I could go to the gym once a week. Any tips.... ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 12:36:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42152&PID=5835723&title=march-2013-babies#5835723