 hi ladies thanks 4 all ur advice and kind words am feeling better 2day guess we r all going 2 have good and bad days. i,m going 2 try and keep the breast feeding up 4 at least 6 weeks b4 i turn 2 bottles then at least i know i have given it a good go but dont think i can do longer as have 2 get back 2 normal going 2 mother and toddler with blake and stuff and it,s just 2 much hard work with breat feeding 2 worry about. Nicola i had 3 sweeps there not the most pleasent thing and didnt work 4 me but i do know people they have worked 4 so good luck. Sarah u poor thing same happend 2 me so bloody annoying and poor kate is in the same boat the r busy at her hospital 2 and havent started her off yet. Wow sommer mason is doing exellent good 4 u and hope ur pump turns up soon nikki so u get ur night off. Abbi xxxx
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 Hi there Just to let you know I have put some photos of Jai on my FB page. Daddy has taken him out for a couple of hours so that I can have a sleep, but this is more fun!! Midwife was here this morning and weighed Jai - he is back up to 9 pounds one and a half ounces - his exact birth weight!! That means that the breastfeeding must be working thank goodness! Can't believe he will be two weeks old tomorros - where has that two weeks gone! Abbi, glad you're feeling better today hun. I had a not too bad night. Jai was up for two night feeds - one at 1am but he settled straight down afterwards, and then one at 5am which then took him to nearly 7am to settle. For those of you still waiting for your babies, can I recommend eye drops for the hospital and the few days after the birth! My hubby brought some to the hospital (more for him than me I think) but they really made a difference to tired, gritty eyes  She & Jai xxx
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Hi evryone Sorry I haven't posted in a few days but Natalie has been in hospital again. The doctor was concerned about her heart rate so they have been monitoring it for the past couple of days, They are now happy she is ok. Anyway better go as I think she needs feeding. Hope to hear from Kate soon x
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 hi all, well things have been very up and down for the past few days and haven't even had chance to get near the computer. I have been really stuggling with thw breastfeeding and we had 3 nights in a row where Riley wouldn't settle at all and i got so stressed out and upset that i came to the decision that brestfeeding just isn't working for us so have decided to give up and turn to bottles. I was having problems getting him comfy and he was struggling to latch on so kept coming off and getting more and more frustrated which just made things worse. I had a couple of days of non-stop tears feeling like i had failed a bit in not being able to keep him happy but think i have got over that now. We have moved onto giving him Nurture baby milk (was Farleys) as know a few people who use it and recommended it and things seem to be working out a bit better now. The only thing i have to overcome now is the sore boobs til my milk stops - am expressing a little to relieve the soreness but don't want to do too much as it will keep the production going so think i may have to suffer a little for acouple of days! We had our first HV visit today and have to go to clinic in 2 weeks to get Riley weighed and measured, she didn't weigh him today as the midwife did it on tuesday and she said it was too soon. After dropping to 7lb4 last week, he was 7lb5 on friday and then at the last visit on tuesday he had shot up to 7lb10!! So well on the way back to his birth weight of 7lb12. The midwife is coming again on monday to give him and me a good check over and i think she is going to sign me off after that. Finally got our appointment to register our little man tomorrow!! i rang the registry office last wednesday and tomorrow afternoon was the earliest we could get in! Congratulations to all new mums and babies, will get back on when i can Clare + Riley x
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Hey Stacy Sorry to hear Natalie has been in hospital - sending big hugs to you both ((())) She & Jai xxx
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 hi all, its been ages ages since i've had the time to get on here!! have read back a few pages to try and catch up but theres just soooo much i've got confused with most of it already-keep mixing up what has happened to who lol. I will say a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS  to everyone who's had their little bundles of joy so far and loads of luck to those of you who are still waiting! can you believe my little Benjamin is now 6wks old??! i can't believe where the time has gone but it also feels like he's always been here.......can hardly remember being pregnant it seems so long ago! he's really alert now and his personality is really starting to show.....i just love him to bits for those of you who had a c-section, how are you feeling now? i'm still in a bit of pain, mostly centred around my lower abdomen and lower back, almost like a belt of pain-my scar area is fine though. the pain is worse when i first stand up after sitting for long spells and still can only walk about for short periods before the discomfort increases. Its been 6 wks so i was hoping that by now i'd have got over it but its still niggling away at me.........anyone else having issues after a section?? xx
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hi ladies heard from kate earlyer they still hadnt induced her yet the hospital was 2 busy they told her. stacy glad natalie is ok now xxxx clare i dont blame u giving up breast feeding if it was stressing u out it,s no good 4 u or baby glad ur both happier now he,s on the bottle. Nice 2 there from u tanya bens 6 weeks already wow that has gone quick. that sounds horrible that ur still in pain sorry cant be of any help there didnt have a section xxxx Thanks 4 texting last night she makes all the difference having sum1 2 talk 2 that is feeling the same feel a bit daft sumtimes trying 2 explain 2 the otherhalf why i seem 2 be having a nervous breakdown he he just nearly had another 1 trying 2 get blake 2 bed with taya screaming if my 10 year old hadnt of stepped in and helped think i would of pete goes 2 footie every thurs so no help 4 me boo hoo xxxx hope every1 else is ok cant be many more baby,s 2 cum now does any1 know how 2 update the list i havent a clue Abbi xxxx
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Kate went in 2 labour naturally last night her water,s went shortly after 10pm with contractions 4 Min's apart i,m awaiting more news
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Congratulations Kate and Welcome to JJ, he really wanted to be an August baby after all Also congratulations to all the other new mummies and babies. Lewis is 15 days old now and like everyone I cannot believe where the time has gone, fingers crossed he has sorted out his nights and days now and has settled in his cot after bath, massage and boob for the last 2 nights, waking twice during the night for a feed, I have got to grips with the feeding while lying down which suits us both and we have dropped the matress of the cot down to be level with me so it seems like he is sleeping next to his mummy. He is now a very hungry little boy and hubby did comment the other day that every time he looks at me I always seem to be feeding him!! But I did give him a bottle this afternoon as I was reaching the end of my tether with the constant feeding and as my 17 month old toddler has caught chicken pox it is getting more and more difficult to feed all the time, thinking that I will end up moving to formula but will keep breastfeeding as long as I can. Sorry for moan, my baby blues kicked in yesterday and had a very tearful day, even had a few just now when I got Kates news! hoping that they will pass soon. On the plus side hubby turned up with my baby bling, he had taken my engagement ring and had the small diamonds replaced with 2 big ones for my two boys, what a star Take care all and will catch up soon. Cathy, Angus and Lewis
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 Was just on FB and Cathy Chalk (assuming that is Cathy C on our list) had her little girl on 25th (due 28th)
Cathy H - your baby bling sounds fab! I got a beautiful diamond eternity ring in hospital, but my left hand and fingers are still a bit swollen from the drip etc, so I can't wear it or my engagement ring yet  Congratulations Kate - think we were all hoping for JJ to be an August bambino Just been looking at the August list - how come I'm the only mummy to have a little piglet over 9 lbs??? We're taking Jai shopping into town tomorrow - so hoping to get into some pre-maternity clothes and try and look like a yummy mummy for him!! Stupid wound is still sore though so I can't wear anything that rubs against it  She & Jai xxx
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congratulations kate i,m so glad JJ made it as an aug baby Congratulations cathy so little molly arrived early Cathy H i,m going through the same hun with the always feeding it is such hard work with a toddler aswel i,m not sure how long i,m going 2 keep the breat feeding up either cause it just seems non stop i seem 2 never get a chance 2 put my boobs away. Hope Angus gets over the chicken poxs soon and that lewis doesnt get them xxxx Hope u had a nice day out 2day she and got sum nice clothes i want 2 loose a bit more weight b4 i buy sum down 2 a size 14 but would like 2 get down 2 a 12 then buy a new wardrobe Abbi and little twinkle{taya,s nick name}
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 Hey Ladies!!! Im home!!! Had little Joshua at 14:08 yesterday and was home by 14:00 today!! Had a horrible time!! Wont put the details on here as dont wanna scare any one!! I'll put it on FB and you can read at your own choice!! Well... here he is...
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Also.. whilst i was in Kat text Baby Odinn was born on Wednesday 27th @ 16:39 Weighing 8lb 8oz!! Well done Kat xxx
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 Welcome home Kate! You got out quick! JJ is gorgeous. Congratulations Cathy C & Kat!
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CONGRATULATIONS KAT ON BABY ODINN KATE JJ is gorgeous how r u finding being a mummy? dont blame u getting out as quick as u could i could only handle 24 hours in hospital and that was including the induction so glad he came in aug 4 u xxx
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