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xcat_girlx

daphne_descends wrote: »

The main problem is buying things you don't need AT ALL - who the hell invented the top and tail bowl! :rotfl: useless - just useless!
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what on EARTH is a top and tail bowl? for washing faces and bums? isnt that a sink?!

and re: breastfeeding. not something i feel comfortable up. my b.f wants me 2 cos its better for the baby etc but i really dont think i could!

ginvzt

xcat_girlx wrote: »

omething i feel comfortable up. my b.f wants me 2 cos its better for the baby etc but i really dont think i could!

Just look at it as part of being a mum! I am sure many ladies will tell you that this is the best bit. I have no children yet, I am definitely going to give it a try. Although, in my family there is a history of not producing enough milk (my mum and aunt couldn't - I was fed another ladies milk, when I was a baby), I am still going to try!!!!!

daphne_descends

Yes, exactly that!

IT is no problem if you don't want to breastfeed. I strongly believe in everyone making the choice themselves (that means not boyfriends and husbands, however well meaning they are!) - but it mgiht be worth reading up on it, as the health benefits of breastfeeding are important, for mum as well as baby but it is up to you, and don't let anyone make you feel guilty for the choice that you make. I felt the same as you, before I was pregnant, and changed my mind. You might - but of course you might not either

daphne_descends

ginvzt wrote: »

Just look at it as part of being a mum! I am sure many ladies will tell you that this is the best bit. I have no children yet, I am definitely going to give it a try. Although, in my family there is a history of not producing enough milk (my mum and aunt couldn't - I was fed another ladies milk, when I was a baby), I am still going to try!!!!!

Great attitude to have towards it, ginvzt

it's usually the case that a woman is certainly able to produce enough milk - but, it works on demand and supply, and sadly sometimes women are discouraged from frequent nursing, and it's this that stimulates the milk supply. The best way to get things going is to have lots and lots of skin-to-skin contact, and unrestricted access for baby to the boob - slings can help with this - and marathon nursing sessions in the evening - I remember being glued to the sofa from about 5pm to 10pm non-stop feeding... but it passes soooo quickly and it's a lovely way for snuggles and cuddles with a tiny baby <broody> AND a brilliant excuse to eat chocolate

that's great that you were able to receive donated milk, though! There are some fab fab women out there. I get nowhere with a breast pump. The baby is pretty efficient though!

ginvzt

I just need a baby now!!!!!!

daphne_descends

Are you TTC, ginvzt? Best of luck you are welcome to borrow a wriggly, just-learning-to-tantrum 11 month old if you like!!

ginvzt

Yes, I am TTC - it is a year in 2 weeks. I would borrow yours - but I am a bit far from Berkshire....

Agutka

daphne_descends wrote: »

just-learning-to-tantrum 11 month old

Ooh, glad it's not just us then! Joseph is now extremely vocal in his unhappiness, throws things - you know it's serious when he chucks his dummy away. I've seen proper paddies and yesterday he bit my knee - this was a first and not terribly appreciated. Keeps you on your feet though - you can't reason with someone so young, and because they are so good at tantrums they get what they want pretty quickly - I give in to him all the time, I can only ignore so much!

I cannot imagine what the 'terrible twos' mean! It gets worse?

nadnad

ok last night i was awake more than i was sleeping. he was up at 10.30, 12, 1.30 and 3 and then didnt go back to sleep til 4.30 and was awake again at 6. V tired mummy here. Baby currently watching mickey mouse clubhouse he loves it and he's only 16 weeks - probably shouldnt be watching tv at all! He got his 3 jabs today so thats it til 13 months thank goodness. I'm sure that will just add to the sleeping problems tonight, that and the fact he hasnt pooed in 2 days. Lordy he likes to keep me on my toes. Am knackered need sleep maybe he'll have a nap this afternoon and i can have a doze too.

xcat_girlx

ginvzt wrote: »

Just look at it as part of being a mum! I am sure many ladies will tell you that this is the best bit. I have no children yet, I am definitely going to give it a try. Although, in my family there is a history of not producing enough milk (my mum and aunt couldn't - I was fed another ladies milk, when I was a baby), I am still going to try!!!!!

i have this fear of having boobs round my knees by the time im 23!

also, i dont want it to be an excuse for my b.f not 2 do feeds! i know you can express but that puts me off even more...... images of cows being milked pops into my head.:eek: the only advantage i can see is it apparently gets u slimmer quicker. hmmmmmm.........