MSE Parents Club Part 4

Sami_Bee

elle_gee wrote: »

Nurse weighed Rhys and he's only put on an ounce and a half - now 5lb 6.5oz. I thought he'd weigh a lot more than that, but we figured it might be because he's using a lot more energy actually putting the effort into feeding

Am not too chuffed with OH. He's come home from work moaning that he's tired because Rhys kept him awake last night. Apparently he was screaming for a while every hour but I didn't wake up - I don't believe he was actually proper crying, probably just muttering which I'm used to from sleeping in the same room as him in the hospital. OH told me I'm "probably lacking in maternal instinct" and that's why I didn't wake up.. Gee, thanks for that!

when was the last time he was weighed? Chris used to gain that much weight per one or two weeks, he's a slow grower AKA cheaper as clothes last longer:D

Wasn't OH tired from staying up playing silly games?
Me thinks he was just looking for someone to blame instead of himself :rolleyes: If Rhys was really screaming he (OH and/or Rhys) would have woken you, non?

The fact is we parents have no idea how long our babies cry for before we wake up and it's not done us/our bubba any harm!

SusanC_2

feelinggood wrote: »

Fantastic pictures! You should see my post birth pictures, I look absolutely awful!

So did I. I was overdue a hairwash when I went into labour so my hair is obviously really greasy in all the first photos.

elle_gee wrote: »

I've stumbled across a rare breed.. a FRIENDLY doctors' receptionist!! :eek:

That's what I regret about moving to another village - ours were so good that you didn't even need to give your name when you phoned up.

elle_gee

Sami_Bee wrote: »

when was the last time he was weighed? Chris used to gain that much weight per one or two weeks, he's a slow grower AKA cheaper as clothes last longer:D

Wasn't OH tired from staying up playing silly games?
Me thinks he was just looking for someone to blame instead of himself :rolleyes: If Rhys was really screaming he (OH and/or Rhys) would have woken you, non?

The fact is we parents have no idea how long our babies cry for before we wake up and it's not done us/our bubba any harm!

He was 5lb 5oz last Tuesday, weighed just before we left, so that's 1.5oz in six days

Yup, was playing silly games. I told him to wake me up if Rhys was crying and I'd sort him out but then he did the martyr "no, it's okay, I'll sort him" - well, if he wants to do it, I'll let him!

Not thought about anything for tea.. Have had a total of about ten Bourbon biscuits and four cups of tea today, not got round to anything else

My_Fathers_Daughter

Catching up slowly - bear with me...only on page 3!!!

r.mac wrote: »

thanks krystal. These days are definately the hardest, but I know we'll get there - I'm just annoyed at myself that I'm not very good at dealing with them. DH is taking the brunt (although to be fair he has not helped himself and is also snappy cause of sleep deprivation!) and I'm terrified that it might become something we can't fix if madam doesn't start sleeping a bit better soon......:o

((HUGS)) honey - remember that she will be a sulky teenager that you can't get out of bed before you know it
Glad your mom is coming - make the most of her and MIL :D

SeptemberBaby wrote: »

:j Happy Picnic Day! :j

Me thinks this thread will be slow this afternoon!


xx

How very dare you :eek:

feelinggood wrote: »

Oh, and Tobes had his first taste of food! Dad was holding him while we were out having a Nepalese, and he spit up a bit (Baby, not Dad). So dad dabbed his mouth and Toby sucked the cloth into his mouth like usual. Only thing was Dad used his napkin instead of the muslin and it had curry on it! He made some very funny faces!

Was talking to Mum about BLW, and she said she did that when we were little, but back then it was just called being lazy.

Rmac, what a lovely Mum. Enjoy your rest, make sure it is a rest!

LOL at Toby!!

Loving the BLW comment - I am trying to call it something other than 'Baby-Led' which I think sounds pompous and doesn't really explain it...no matter what the BLW woman tells me - does Baby-Led actually MEAN anything in normal language!!

elle_gee

SusanC wrote: »

.. That's what I regret about moving to another village - ours were so good that you didn't even need to give your name when you phoned up.

When I originall phoned up and told them Rhys' name and then mine, I got the reply "LG? Not the LG who faints at blood tests? And now you've had a baby?! Well done you!"... charmed, I'm sure! :cool:

MrsTinks

Mine wasn't overdue a hairwash but it didn't look pretty after the delivery! :eek: I nearly burst out crying when I saw myself in a mirror when they allowed me to go for a shower... :cool:
Given my bloodloss I think I looked ok - not fab, but ok lol
Ah well all fun and games...

MrsTinks

elle_gee wrote: »

He was 5lb 5oz last Tuesday, weighed just before we left, so that's 1.5oz in six days

Yup, was playing silly games. I told him to wake me up if Rhys was crying and I'd sort him out but then he did the martyr "no, it's okay, I'll sort him" - well, if he wants to do it, I'll let him!

Not thought about anything for tea.. Have had a total of about ten Bourbon biscuits and four cups of tea today, not got round to anything else

DH made a comment on the phone earlier when I told him he could cook tonight (chicken and bacon salad - it's liek THE easiest dish! Stick chicken and bacon under grill, chuck salad leaves on plate, take out chicken and bacon and chuck on salad - serve) and made a moaning noise so I said in a narked tone "Fine I'LL do it then!" - cue "no it's ok hun I'll do it it's just been a long day is all". And lookign after a baby all day isn't??? I thought he'd sussed it after having her for half a day on sunday! Ah well - he's pretty good really so I'll let him off this one indescretion!

Sami_Bee

Susan with chris I was overdue a hair wash too. As soon as they said come in to the ward I 'hopped' in the shower lol

SusanC_2

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

Loving the BLW comment - I am trying to call it something other than 'Baby-Led' which I think sounds pompous and doesn't really explain it...no matter what the BLW woman tells me - does Baby-Led actually MEAN anything in normal language!!

I think it means it is led by the baby's ability/desire rather than by the parent choosing to spoon the food down and possibly encouraging them to eat more (which I guess could be described as "parent-led"). I generally just used to say, "We don't bother with baby food/purees - we just give Alice real food."

MrsTine wrote: »

Mine wasn't overdue a hairwash but it didn't look pretty after the delivery! :eek: I nearly burst out crying when I saw myself in a mirror when they allowed me to go for a shower... :cool:
Given my bloodloss I think I looked ok - not fab, but ok lol
Ah well all fun and games...

The midwives were hassling me to go and have a bath. Eventually after about 7 or 8 hours OH helped me walk to the bathroom as one of my legs still hadn't fully recovered from the epidural. It was inconvenient for them as they usually clean up the room while you have a bath and there was a load of blood on the floor because the MW snapped the cord by pulling it during what was meant to be a natural third stage.

elle_gee

Right, off to the hospital..

Am tempted to call in Maccys on the way back so I don't have to cook anything.. :whistle: