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Sunflowers · 2nd July, 2008

Fabulous Bea, that's a super gain! Now you know you can take comfort that your boobs are doing exactly what they need to and keep going! The growth spurt only lasts 2-4 days and then his feeds will settle down again! I know its hard but find that confidence to believe in yourself and the feeding, at least if you appreciate and understand why he's feeding all day (and that it's NORMAL!) then you're more likely to carry on with the feeding!

My friends baby was like jocelyn - feeding all day until 8-10 weeks, now she's much more settled!

Sunflowers · 2nd July, 2008

sonkie - how's hannah now? hope the infacol helped.. We got some today because jocelyn has got worse over the last couple of days and was really really crying last night - you could hear air gurgling round her gut poor love.. Her latch is fine so Im just keeping a food diary to see whether its diet related and the warmer baths definitely help her..

Bea · 2nd July, 2008

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Originally Posted by sonkie

Hannah is 1 oz away from her birth weight so when midwife comes on friday she should be fine.
We had our busy day yesterday, she seemed to be latched on all blooming day. She is also not sleeping too well, so I am absolutely shattered.

Well done Hannah! I am having days of total b/fing too..they are tough Sonkie!

Bea · 2nd July, 2008

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Originally Posted by Sunflowerbride

Fabulous Bea, that's a super gain! Now you know you can take comfort that your boobs are doing exactly what they need to and keep going! The growth spurt only lasts 2-4 days and then his feeds will settle down again! I know its hard but find that confidence to believe in yourself and the feeding, at least if you appreciate and understand why he's feeding all day (and that it's NORMAL!) then you're more likely to carry on with the feeding!

My friends baby was like jocelyn - feeding all day until 8-10 weeks, now she's much more settled!

Tks for the encouragement!

**sonkie** · 3rd July, 2008

Hiya, not getting much time for myself at the moment, poor Mark hands Hannah back when she starts crying, would be nice to grab a bath !!!!!
Managed to quickly wash my hair last night before she started yelling for food. This breastfeeding lark is hard work........but is worth it knowing your baby is getting the best. Hannah still has the odd moment, mainly in the evening when you are exhausted when the colic seems worse.

Thankfully she enjoys her baths.....lol.

Hope everyone else is ok.....!

FeelingFat · 3rd July, 2008

I breastfed both of mine. I always found, especially with Katie, that she seemed to cry none stop at night until she fell asleep - generally from about 18:00 to 21:00. I discussed this with the health vistor/midwife who said it was because the beast milk is not as filling at this time as it has been watered down throught the day. Katie did settle down and I breastfed her until she was twelve weeks old.

Good luck everyone.

**sonkie** · 3rd July, 2008

Having a bad day today......poor Hannah has been crying so much,.....me too, hope this passes soon, her crying and not being able to do anything for her is so hard and draining.

Bea · 3rd July, 2008

The breast feeding is tough when you family to take of. Try gretting Mark towear one of the tops you were feedingher in....the smellof breast milk helps sooth sometimes...works with my little guy!

blue_grapefruit · 3rd July, 2008

Oooh, lovely lil Welsh second name for baby Hannah!

I just love this thread, you should all post LOADS more piccies

Well done ladies, can't wait to have my own xx

sarahloveswelshcobs · 3rd July, 2008

I've been staying somewhat quiet recently.

Don't get me wrong - the pictures of all your little ones are GORGEOUS (wish there were more of them) - but I'm absolutely scared stiff at the idea of looking after my little one when he arrives. I find tinies very frightening. Possibly down to the fact I've never had to look after one.

The idea of crying and all aspects of looking after a tiny is very worrying. I'm really scared I don't cope...

**sonkie** · 4th July, 2008

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Originally Posted by sarahloveswelshcobs

I've been staying somewhat quiet recently.

Don't get me wrong - the pictures of all your little ones are GORGEOUS (wish there were more of them) - but I'm absolutely scared stiff at the idea of looking after my little one when he arrives. I find tinies very frightening. Possibly down to the fact I've never had to look after one.

The idea of crying and all aspects of looking after a tiny is very worrying. I'm really scared I don't cope...

Hey dont worry, there are plenty of people to help, you wont be discharged from the community midwife until you are ready, also you have the health visitor or gp if you need help. Also we will give help and advice too.......!
At the moment Hannah wants cuddles most of the time though I think me laying her on her tummy on my chest helps with the pain. Also a good support network will be great, I dont have too many people around to help.

Bea · 4th July, 2008

Agree....support network really makes a difference....I just have my husband and 6 year old so it can be tough going at times....see friends who have a wide family support and it really helps you back on your feet and with coping so much better...

Bea · 4th July, 2008

ps Sonkie - Hannah looks so lovely in her dress....must post some of my guy in his salior outfit - it looks so cuteeee

Sunflowers · 4th July, 2008

Ah sarah, its not as scary as you think! One thing I would also recommend is joining a good baby group - the one in the village has done wonders for my confidence as most people have usually hit the same problems you are and it just reassures you that you're normal!

Jocelyns colic is a lot worse this evening but we had a lovely night overnight last night, she slept for 6 hours from 10.30 til I woke her just before 4.30! All swings and roundabouts I guess! (where on earth did that phrase come from?!)

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Sunflowers Likes to post Sunflowers's Profile Albums Sunflowers's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th April, 2007 Location: Near Plymouth, Devon Posts: 829 My Mood: Rep Power: 21 Diet: Cambridge Diet	Fabulous Bea, that's a super gain! Now you know you can take comfort that your boobs are doing exactly what they need to and keep going! The growth spurt only lasts 2-4 days and then his feeds will settle down again! I know its hard but find that confidence to believe in yourself and the feeding, at least if you appreciate and understand why he's feeding all day (and that it's NORMAL!) then you're more likely to carry on with the feeding! My friends baby was like jocelyn - feeding all day until 8-10 weeks, now she's much more settled! __________________ Starting to lose the baby weight! Wk 1-4 13lbs! Wk 5-8 Goals: Lose one stone Lose two stone Lose three stone Be back to pre-pregnancy weight Lose four stone Be back to weight on wedding day

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Sunflowers Likes to post Sunflowers's Profile Albums Sunflowers's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th April, 2007 Location: Near Plymouth, Devon Posts: 829 My Mood: Rep Power: 21 Diet: Cambridge Diet	sonkie - how's hannah now? hope the infacol helped.. We got some today because jocelyn has got worse over the last couple of days and was really really crying last night - you could hear air gurgling round her gut poor love.. Her latch is fine so Im just keeping a food diary to see whether its diet related and the warmer baths definitely help her.. __________________ Starting to lose the baby weight! Wk 1-4 13lbs! Wk 5-8 Goals: Lose one stone Lose two stone Lose three stone Be back to pre-pregnancy weight Lose four stone Be back to weight on wedding day

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sonkie Moderator sonkie's Profile Albums sonkie's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: 10th December, 2006 Location: plymouth, devon Posts: 16,056 My Mood: Rep Power: 273 Diet: Cambridge diet	Hiya, not getting much time for myself at the moment, poor Mark hands Hannah back when she starts crying, would be nice to grab a bath !!!!! Managed to quickly wash my hair last night before she started yelling for food. This breastfeeding lark is hard work........but is worth it knowing your baby is getting the best. Hannah still has the odd moment, mainly in the evening when you are exhausted when the colic seems worse. Thankfully she enjoys her baths.....lol. Hope everyone else is ok.....! __________________ Lost 7 stone on LT & CD INCHES LOST - 61 INCHES Diet on hold for a while, so eating sensibly.....!

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FeelingFat Likes to post FeelingFat's Profile Albums FeelingFat's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th February, 2008 Location: Nr Plymouth Posts: 512 My Mood: Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 12 Diet: Slimfast Start Date: 04/01/08	I breastfed both of mine. I always found, especially with Katie, that she seemed to cry none stop at night until she fell asleep - generally from about 18:00 to 21:00. I discussed this with the health vistor/midwife who said it was because the beast milk is not as filling at this time as it has been watered down throught the day. Katie did settle down and I breastfed her until she was twelve weeks old. Good luck everyone. __________________ XMAS CHALLANGE - lose 7lbs

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sonkie Moderator sonkie's Profile Albums sonkie's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: 10th December, 2006 Location: plymouth, devon Posts: 16,056 My Mood: Rep Power: 273 Diet: Cambridge diet	Having a bad day today......poor Hannah has been crying so much,.....me too, hope this passes soon, her crying and not being able to do anything for her is so hard and draining. __________________ Lost 7 stone on LT & CD INCHES LOST - 61 INCHES Diet on hold for a while, so eating sensibly.....!

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Bea So worth the pounds!! Bea's Profile Albums Bea's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th June, 2007 Posts: 2,324 My Mood: Rep Power: 43 Diet: following low GI and exercise	The breast feeding is tough when you family to take of. Try gretting Mark towear one of the tops you were feedingher in....the smellof breast milk helps sooth sometimes...works with my little guy! __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wV3aaoH/]

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blue_grapefruit Im always here! blue_grapefruit's Profile Albums blue_grapefruit's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th September, 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,020 My Mood: Blog Entries: 8 Rep Power: 169 Diet: Cambridge Diet	Oooh, lovely lil Welsh second name for baby Hannah! I just love this thread, you should all post LOADS more piccies Well done ladies, can't wait to have my own xx __________________ Reality check: you can never, ever, use weight loss to solve problems that are not related to your weight. At your goal weight or not, you still have to live with yourself and deal with your problems. You will still have the same husband, the same job, the same kids, and the same life. Losing weight is not a cure for life. ~Dr Phil ♥ Leah's Lightweights dedicated to winning... and losing weight of course Week 1: -6lbs Week 2: -5lbs

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sarahloveswelshcobs Likes to post sarahloveswelshcobs's Profile Albums sarahloveswelshcobs's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd January, 2008 Posts: 262 My Mood: Rep Power: 7	I've been staying somewhat quiet recently. Don't get me wrong - the pictures of all your little ones are GORGEOUS (wish there were more of them) - but I'm absolutely scared stiff at the idea of looking after my little one when he arrives. I find tinies very frightening. Possibly down to the fact I've never had to look after one. The idea of crying and all aspects of looking after a tiny is very worrying. I'm really scared I don't cope... __________________

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Bea So worth the pounds!! Bea's Profile Albums Bea's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th June, 2007 Posts: 2,324 My Mood: Rep Power: 43 Diet: following low GI and exercise	Agree....support network really makes a difference....I just have my husband and 6 year old so it can be tough going at times....see friends who have a wide family support and it really helps you back on your feet and with coping so much better... __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wV3aaoH/]

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Bea So worth the pounds!! Bea's Profile Albums Bea's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th June, 2007 Posts: 2,324 My Mood: Rep Power: 43 Diet: following low GI and exercise	ps Sonkie - Hannah looks so lovely in her dress....must post some of my guy in his salior outfit - it looks so cuteeee __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wV3aaoH/]

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Sunflowers Likes to post Sunflowers's Profile Albums Sunflowers's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th April, 2007 Location: Near Plymouth, Devon Posts: 829 My Mood: Rep Power: 21 Diet: Cambridge Diet	Ah sarah, its not as scary as you think! One thing I would also recommend is joining a good baby group - the one in the village has done wonders for my confidence as most people have usually hit the same problems you are and it just reassures you that you're normal! Jocelyns colic is a lot worse this evening but we had a lovely night overnight last night, she slept for 6 hours from 10.30 til I woke her just before 4.30! All swings and roundabouts I guess! (where on earth did that phrase come from?!) __________________ Starting to lose the baby weight! Wk 1-4 13lbs! Wk 5-8 Goals: Lose one stone Lose two stone Lose three stone Be back to pre-pregnancy weight Lose four stone Be back to weight on wedding day

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