MSE Parent Club - Part 2

Js_Other_Half

The extractor fan in the kitchen was a favourite when DS was small...;)

Google threw this up though - free downloadable mp3s of white noise for small babies:
http://www.calm-your-screaming-baby.com/soothing-sounds.html

angelfairy

hi ladies,

can i join in???

my little girl is 6 weeks on saturday. i haven't been back on the pregnancy thread since i had her (sorry everyone) but she takes up a lot of my time, especially in the evening.

i am having my fair share of struggles with her but i love her more than i ever thought was possible.

Becles

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

Is there any chance of your mum keeping her awake in the car becles? Maybe a favourite toy, book or a good old sing-song?

She's got toys and stuff, but just nods off!

Nice to meet you angelfairy and congratulations on the birth of your daughter. We're a friendly bunch, so shout up if you are struggling and we'll try and help

3onitsway

angelfairy wrote: »

hi ladies,

can i join in???

my little girl is 6 weeks on saturday. i haven't been back on the pregnancy thread since i had her (sorry everyone) but she takes up a lot of my time, especially in the evening.

i am having my fair share of struggles with her but i love her more than i ever thought was possible.

Hi AF - welcome to the other side!

Hope all is going well - its bloody hard work isn't it!?!

This thread goes a lot slower than the preg thread (usually!), as we're all obviously too busy!

cazscoob

3onitsway wrote: »

My valves must also be missing!

She cried earlier for feeding, so I ran to make a quick cup of tea first, and felt both boobs explode!

I'm being a wicked mummy - I've left the hoover on next to me, so I can come on here and type! She sleeps instantly with the hoover on, but wakes as soon as its switched off!

ok yet again i have leaky boobs any baby cries and mine explode! and leave hoover on to get 5 mins peace are you sure we arent the same person??:rotfl:

i have went from very blonde to dark brown underneath and brown and blond highlights. i have an inverted bob, short at the back and longer at the front, my idea is that its too short to tie up so i have to get up and straighten it lol!

oh Erin is 10 weeks today! where has the time went

welcome angelfairy!

3onitsway

cazscoob wrote: »

ok yet again i have leaky boobs any baby cries and mine explode! and leave hoover on to get 5 mins peace are you sure we arent the same person??:rotfl:

i have went from very blonde to dark brown underneath and brown and blond highlights. i have an inverted bob, short at the back and longer at the front, my idea is that its too short to tie up so i have to get up and straighten it lol!

oh Erin is 10 weeks today! where has the time went

welcome angelfairy!

You are my Scottish Doppelganger!

I was thinking of the inverted bob - i've had it before and was happy! I've been googling for short/straight hairstyles and keep being drawn to even shorter ones (Sarah Harding/Amy off Hollyoaks) - but i'm scared in case its my hormones making the decision for me!!

My hormones have been responsible for some bizarre hair decisions in the past. It was bra strap length and dark - and I went white blonde and an Annie Lennox style cut when I was pregnant with DS (before I knew)! :eek:

angelfairy

thanks for all the welcomes. i loved the pace of the pregnancy thread but no way i could keep up with that pace now, as you said, we have no time.

i am not BF, much to my disappointment and upset. i had told myself when pregnany i wouldn't beat myself up about it if i couldnt do it, but i really have done. i didn't realise how much it would upset me. unfortunately the hosptial wasn't brilliant in helping and i got so scared that my daughter would be soooooooooooo hungry (after feeding her in hospital, thinking she was getting enough, only to have her crying so much cause she was hungry and see her gulp down a feed that the midwives gave her)

i am experiencing colic, a baby who doesn't like to sleep during the day so gets sooooooooooooooooo tired and then screams her pretty little head for hours...

but as i said, i love her to pieces and woudn't change her for the world

oh, and i thought i was a crier before i had her, i think i must cry every few days

My_Fathers_Daughter

Hey AF - not ignoring you hun...busy day. Will text tomorrow when Benjamin and I are having a lazy day at home.

Sami - problem with the lilypadz at night is that they get a back-up of milk behind them so you need to be careful when taking them off and I have got feeding Benjamin whilst semi-asleep (me not him!) down to a fine art. I will try them tonight (and sleep on a maternity mat) and let you know how I go tomorrow...

And I am going to go bra-less!!

Twit-twoo!!!


And unbelieveably (that's not right, is it!!) my bleeding seems to have stopped :rolleyes:

scruffy96uk

OMG I have finally caught up our tinternet has been off since Mon what a disaster:eek:
Welcome to newbies

Breast pads I swore by johnsons although I put 2 on at night as my milk was very much on a flowing tap!!!!!

El started her swimming lessons again on Monday and loved it, once again she was the noisest in the class. I was a bit apprehensive (big word for me at this time of nite) about going because all of a sudden she didn't like being soaked in the bath she wouldn't lie down and if I so much as try to wash her hair she screams blue murder!!! But I had nothing to worry about as she was fine.

Another idea for leaky boobs in bed is either buy disposable bed mats bit on the steep side though
http://www.lifepharmacy.co.uk/product.aspx?productid=2693

OR

get one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hippychick-Mattress-Protector-Cot-Cot-Bed-Waterproof_W0QQitemZ290311527845QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Baby_NurseryBedding_RL?hash=item290311527845&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
El has one in her cot as she is a dribbler and was staining her mattress. Her one is under her sheet but it is so soft you could sleep on it at least it would be easier than a full bedding change you could either bung it in the machine or rinse it buy hand.
I remember mine being cheaper than the one I posted but not in the mood to go searching for cheaper at the mo.

HTH

I'm off down to a wedding in fife this weekend so thats something to look forward to and El will actually be wearing a DRESS!!!!!

cazscoob

Af i have had a good few weeks of the same but all of a sudden she is so much happier and even sleeps! the problem with erin is she is so nosey and wants to see everything that is going on lol! oh and i make her sleep as she just makes herself even more tired and then will not sleep!

3 - i must be your scottish doppleganger lol!! my hair was halfway down my back and blonde and 8 weeks ago i got it chopped and coloured and this time she has done the same and its in great comdition with having it all chopped! the colour is quite dark but i was fed up and wanted a change! i did see a girl with dark brown on top and bright pink underneath! it was beautiful but not sure if i would suit it:D
right am heading for bed am all tired out hope you all get a good sleep xx