OHbaby! Forums : September Mum’s... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:08:50 +0000 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:11:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3748 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Looks like most of you have already...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=210196&title=september-mums#210196 Author: Maya
Subject: 3748
Posted: 08 September 2007 at 2:11pm

Looks like most of you have already moved to the toddler board, but this is your official moving notice, Sept '07 babies have started to arrive!]]> Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:11:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=210196&title=september-mums#210196 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : See, this is what I need to hear....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=143201&title=september-mums#143201 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 3748
Posted: 10 May 2007 at 1:19pm

See, this is what I need to hear. My pregnancy with DD was tough on my body so I would also like to get more active and up my fitness before the next one too (that would actually involved getting up off the couch I guess!). I read somewhere that three years is a natural gap between kids...ahh, who knows. Not that I have to decide right now anyway, just casting about for experience and opinions!
Thanks Maree!]]> Thu, 10 May 2007 13:19:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=143201&title=september-mums#143201 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : LOL - I did that with Andrew....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=143192&title=september-mums#143192 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 10 May 2007 at 1:12pm

LOL - I did that with Andrew. It was around this time (7 months) that we thought, awww, wouldn't be great to have another baby, they could be really close and be great friends....IDIOTS!!!! (us, not the kiddies). While I'm sure it's going to be really cool in a year or so when they can play together, getting pregnant this soon after having a baby meant that my body hadn't healed properly (takes about 12 months), making it a really hard pregnancy. My pubic bones seperated 5 months early so I could hardly walk, couldn't drive, ended up sleeping in a reclining chair in the lounge for months and worst of all, couldn't pick up Andrew. I was also HEAVILY pregnant as Andrew started walking, and had to chase around a toddler. My naps had to coincide with the toddlers, and if I was really tired I just had to keep muddling through. Because Andrew was 16 months when Connor was born, he wasn't really old enough to follow instructions (like 'leave that alone') so b'feeding Connor while the terrortot was roaming was tough. It took me three months before I so much as left the house by myself with them. Then there are other issues like two kids in nappies, two kids still in cots, two kids in full on carseats, grocery shopping with a baby and a toddler....all fun. As I was saying, later on the short gap is good....I hope...
]]> Thu, 10 May 2007 13:12:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=143192&title=september-mums#143192 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Ok ladies, I need to hear your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=142373&title=september-mums#142373 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 3748
Posted: 09 May 2007 at 11:17am

Ok ladies, I need to hear your thoughts. DD is nearly 8 months and I'm thinking about TTC for #2. I just loved being pregnant over winter, so we'd probably start in a few months or more. Major hitch in that plan is that I still don't have AF and I guess won't get it until I reduce or stop BF.
Are any of you first time mums thinking the same thing? I swore up and down after DD was born that I wouldn't have another one (before I forgot about the labour) and since then haven't been too keen to start trying because I just love DD so much and can't imagine having another baby who might take me away from her IYKWIM. But now I don't know...
]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 11:17:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=142373&title=september-mums#142373 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : mmm...thinks of a certain MrsFrantic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=134001&title=september-mums#134001 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 April 2007 at 4:00pm

mmm...thinks of a certain MrsFrantic that I could hide at least 20kgs on.....]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:00:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=134001&title=september-mums#134001 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Yeah, I will be breaking out the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133945&title=september-mums#133945 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 April 2007 at 1:44pm

Yeah, I will be breaking out the rash shirt and long board shorts to get in the pool! At least we are all mums who will be there. I figure anyone else will be distracted by the crazy babies in the water.
]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:44:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133945&title=september-mums#133945 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : I&#039;ll see if I can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133845&title=september-mums#133845 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 April 2007 at 8:29am

I'll see if I can't palm them off to some skinny young thing in desparate need of a big mac or 5. ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:29:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133845&title=september-mums#133845 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : As long as you don&#039;t lose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133794&title=september-mums#133794 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:19pm

As long as you don't lose them in my direction ]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:19:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133794&title=september-mums#133794 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : My SIL has offered to pay for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133783&title=september-mums#133783 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:07pm

My SIL has offered to pay for swim lessons...I just have to lose 10kgs and book maddie in (what you think I'm in getting into togs at the moment???) ]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:07:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133783&title=september-mums#133783 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Cool about the swimming. One of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133776&title=september-mums#133776 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:00pm

Cool about the swimming. One of the more organised mum's in my coffee group is starting that with her little girl today. Connor loves the bath - he'd probably love swimming to, if his mum wasn't so disorganised. Ah well. Poor kid. Disorganised is just the beginning. One day he'll be a self conscious teenager and I'll really hit my stride.
I think Connor is eating well because he watches his big brother eating and wants in on the action. His favourites are still fruit and vegetables - although I made a chicken and vegetable puree for him last weekend which he loved.
I hope the teething settles and that tooth comes out soon. Is she chewing on teethers? Connor will chew on anything that won't run away at present (including sluggish relatives). ]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:00:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133776&title=september-mums#133776 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi Maree We are in Hamilton....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133527&title=september-mums#133527 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 April 2007 at 2:51pm

Hi Maree

We are in Hamilton. DD has been a handful today, I think she is teething but this craziness has been going on for over a week and still no sign of a tooth! I'm hanging out for DH to get home - thank goodness it is Friday!!
We are starting swimming lessons in a few weeks, which I am really looking forward to. I hope she likes the water in the pool as much as she does in the bath!
Wow, Connor is eating heaps of solids, that's so cool! DD is still getting the hang of it, she likes her milk too much. Seems to enjoy fruit and veges, although I tried some egg yolk this morning and she wasn't having a bar of it.
]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:51:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=133527&title=september-mums#133527 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : HI Mazzy, Yep, we are a pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=132936&title=september-mums#132936 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 19 April 2007 at 1:04pm

HI Mazzy,
Yep, we are a pretty quiet bunch - mainly because three of us catch up in person every other week so we forget to type stuff up in this thread - though that doesn't mean we're not lurking through regularly.
It's amazing how quickly time flies when you are looking after a little one. It sounds like your daughter is pretty mobile.
Connor is doing well on solids, eating three mushed up puree meals a day as well as three or four bottles. He's still sleeping twice a day which is LOVELY.
So, where in the world are you? What's your daughter's name? General nosey-ness etc....
Cheers,
Maree]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:04:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=132936&title=september-mums#132936 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Thought I&#039;d post in here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=132697&title=september-mums#132697 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 3748
Posted: 18 April 2007 at 10:25pm

Thought I'd post in here, since I have been popping in and out and kind of following this thread when I can.

The 'September Mums' thread in the pregnancy forum keeps catching my eye and I think 'this time last year...' I can't believe my DD is seven months old! She is sitting up on her own, rolling around heaps and I think she might be teething. At least I hope she is because her grumpy mood must be for a reason. Mustn't it?

Doing ok on solids, although I think she was a late bloomer with that one, still just getting the hang of it. How is everyone else doing??]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:25:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=132697&title=september-mums#132697 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : this thread has gone quiet - those...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=129192&title=september-mums#129192 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 11 April 2007 at 11:42pm

this thread has gone quiet - those bubs must be keeping us on our toes! Well Baylee has his first tooth, and is rolling around heaps and just about sitting. How time flys! Hope evryone else is well]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:42:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=129192&title=september-mums#129192 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Ok, last day of March, so I should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=124839&title=september-mums#124839 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 31 March 2007 at 9:15pm

Ok, last day of March, so I should probably make a March entry....
Connor has two teeth now, is pulling himself across the room and is just GORGEOUS. He had his milk tolerance test at Starship yesterday and passed with flying colours.
Andrew is doing well too - the terrortot is two months away from his second birthday and is starting to really notice his little brother. He can't wait until Connor is big enough to play with him and brings his little brother toys - soooo cute. ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:15:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=124839&title=september-mums#124839 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : February now - thought I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=106718&title=september-mums#106718 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 03 February 2007 at 9:38pm

February now - thought I'd better put a post in our poor neglected September mums thread. All is well with Connor (and Andrew and Sean). Sean starts intermediate school next week (YAY - no more holidays!!!) and Andrew is a terrortot. Hope everyone else is doing well. ]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:38:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=106718&title=september-mums#106718 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi Shannon, Welcome to the site!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=97760&title=september-mums#97760 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 02 January 2007 at 9:38pm

Hi Shannon, Welcome to the site! I'm Syd and my little boy Baylee is growing fast. Iwas looking at his newborn picture the other day and he just looks so differant now. They change so fast aye?]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:38:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=97760&title=september-mums#97760 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi All, Im Shannon and I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=97702&title=september-mums#97702 Author: LovelyMummy
Subject: 3748
Posted: 02 January 2007 at 5:04pm

Hi All, Im Shannon and I have a 3 month old daughter Faith, shes a real darling. I live In Tauranga.]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:04:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=97702&title=september-mums#97702 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hello Spetember mums. We must...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=96680&title=september-mums#96680 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 27 December 2006 at 5:40pm

hello Spetember mums. We must have been busy with our bubs, it has been quiet here. Just wanted to say hope everyone had a great first christmas with their little cheurbs!]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:40:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=96680&title=september-mums#96680 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Dashing through the post....in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=95688&title=september-mums#95688 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 December 2006 at 7:51pm

Dashing through the post....in a one seated computer chair....through the replies I go....reading what is there.....

Merry Christmas mostly silent September mums....]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:51:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=95688&title=september-mums#95688 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Bugger ! I need to lurk here more...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=92049&title=september-mums#92049 Author: jax
Subject: 3748
Posted: 06 December 2006 at 12:37pm

Bugger ! I need to lurk here more often. I have a counselling appointment tomorrow at 1pm, so have to be around when mum arrives to babysit then shoot off to Glenfield. When's the next one after that scheduled, anyone keen to come round to my place?]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:37:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=92049&title=september-mums#92049 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Well we&#039;re meeting up tom...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=92016&title=september-mums#92016 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 06 December 2006 at 10:05am

Well we're meeting up tomorrow....10.30-11.00ish....same bat time...same bat channel... ]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:05:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=92016&title=september-mums#92016 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : *lurk lurk* Are you shore mums...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=92001&title=september-mums#92001 Author: jax
Subject: 3748
Posted: 06 December 2006 at 8:58am

*lurk lurk*

Are you shore mums up for another coffee morning?

*end lurk*]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:58:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=92001&title=september-mums#92001 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : We must all be busy with out bubbies!! Maddie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=91958&title=september-mums#91958 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 05 December 2006 at 9:53pm

We must all be busy with out bubbies!!

Maddie has been pretty good this week, we've heard our first laugh, first babble (both of which are now yet to be repeated), we've discovered fingers and are figuring out how to jam them in the mouth (hint: works better if you DON'T try to stuff both hands in at once!). Whew. It's been a busy couple of weeks!!

Sadly Maddie has forgotten how to sleep through the night. Dag nab it! ]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2006 21:53:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=91958&title=september-mums#91958 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hey all, thought I should pop...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=91936&title=september-mums#91936 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 05 December 2006 at 9:03pm

Hey all, thought I should pop in and say hi since this thread had been quiet for a while. It's been a tough week here with Connor going through a growth spurt and Andrew working out that he should be jealous of all the time that his mum (me) spends with the new baby (Connor). Aargh!]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2006 21:03:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=91936&title=september-mums#91936 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : aww your poor wee bub. I hate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=90037&title=september-mums#90037 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3748
Posted: 29 November 2006 at 2:26pm

aww your poor wee bub.
I hate it when Haleigh gets sick.
The first time HAeligh got sick was when she was 8months old and she got an ear infection, then a cold on top of that, it was a nightmare esp when teeth decided they were going to start coming through aswell.
I hope bubs gets better soon.]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:26:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=90037&title=september-mums#90037 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : *big hugs* to ya! I totally understand...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=90026&title=september-mums#90026 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 29 November 2006 at 2:16pm

*big hugs* to ya! I totally understand about skipping tomorrow. I hope little Maddi feels better soon...at least she is sleeping I suppose.

I must admit I'm dreading the first cold, I thought Maddie was getting one the other week but she seemed to come right same day. *whew*

Good news though...she has started sleeping through the night (well 11.00-5.30/6.00am which I count as sleeping through). I'm so stoked! She goes down around 7.30 now, get her up for a feed at 10.30 then zonks out! WOHOO!! Of course now I'm tired from having too much sleep!! ]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:16:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=90026&title=september-mums#90026 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hey guys my little lady has been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=89959&title=september-mums#89959 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 29 November 2006 at 11:55am

hey guys
my little lady has been a litle under the weather the past two days...on monday was just real grouchy but yesterday she slept literally the whole day and wasnt hungry at all - kept offering her feeds and she would just lie there with the boob in her mouth but not suck.
DH had a head col and I have started to sniff and have a bit of a sore throat so I think she must have picked that up. Her temp is a bit up (37) but not drastic so hopefully it will not go any higher.
argh I just feel horrible cos I cant help her feel any better - I knew something was up when the-baby-who-never-slept could do nothing BUT sleep...
anyway looks like I will have to skip tomorrow, part of me was thinking well if she looks better then we will do the coffee group thing cos I was osrt of hanging out for the company but then I worry that whatever it is that we have might latch on to one of your little tots and I would HATE that to happen so I geuss rather safe than sorry ...
I had heaps to do today but cancelled it all and just going to stay home and watch her like a hawk...
aaaahhhhhhh anyway, I just have to keep telling myself that hr sleepign so much is a good thing cos it is her bodys way of fighting the germs, otherwis it freaks me out a bit...
hope you guys are all doing well...will chat soon... ]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:55:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=89959&title=september-mums#89959 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : emeldee wrote:Actually - can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=88031&title=september-mums#88031 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 November 2006 at 6:20pm

Originally posted by emeldee emeldee wrote:

Actually - can we make it Thursday? Same time, same place?


As you know it's all good for me! ]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:20:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=88031&title=september-mums#88031 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi September mums! Since you&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=88005&title=september-mums#88005 Author: Andie
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 November 2006 at 3:16pm

Hi September mums!  Since you've all made it through the first 6 weeks and beyond (HALLELUJAH!) can I pleeeeease ask a favour?  I've started a topic under general chat, asking for words of encouragement for mums in the middle of the first few weeks, and it'll all be fresh in the minds of you lovely ladies, so thought I'd pop in and ask if you'd have a squiz.  Thanks!  OK I'll be off to my home territory of the October thread now...

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:16:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=88005&title=september-mums#88005 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Actually - can we make it Thursday?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87963&title=september-mums#87963 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 November 2006 at 11:37am

Actually - can we make it Thursday? Same time, same place?

Edited by emeldee]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:37:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87963&title=september-mums#87963 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Well we can do your place if it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87958&title=september-mums#87958 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 21 November 2006 at 11:01am

Well we can do your place if it's easier for you Maree, at least there you are all set up!...say around 10.30/11.00?]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:01:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87958&title=september-mums#87958 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Friday morning should be okay...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87913&title=september-mums#87913 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 11:15pm

Friday morning should be okay for me too. I might see if I can enlist a helper if we are going anywhere - I'm not brave enough to tackle to toddler AND Connor by myself just yet. Otherwise people are welcome here too. I have soy milk...and caffeine free coffee alternatives..mmmm...(have I mentioned today how much I'm over breast feeding?)and enough toddler proof gates that the house looks like Mt Eden prison, just with toys...
Let me know then when, where etc. and I'll be there. (Andrew's sleepy time is usually between 10.30am and 12.30pm)

Talking of Xmas outfits - here's Andrew's Santa outfit from last Christmas...
]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:15:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87913&title=september-mums#87913 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Friday Morning suits me for coffee!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87896&title=september-mums#87896 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 9:15pm

Friday Morning suits me for coffee! Maree??
We could either go to a cafe or you ladies are welcome to come around here...

I have seen the Farmers outfits! I love them and they are on the shopping list. ]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:15:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87896&title=september-mums#87896 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : that sound great Paws thank you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87729&title=september-mums#87729 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 12:37pm

that sound great Paws thank you - maybe I can get i when we meet up for a coffee...
I had a shocking night last night, awake 12.00, 1.30, 4, 5.30, 6.30 - dont know what got into her but she just wouldnt sleep - she is screaming in her crib as I type and I am hopin she will quieten down soon...
Yeah Syd I have found I am more efficient too - just with little things like getting house stuf done - when she sleeps I grab teh opportunity and rush around doing things which has actually made me be more organised which is good...hopefully my afternoon work will work out and I will be just as organised and I wont have to go back to work full time but we will see...
5 weeks till xmas - I really want to get out and get the shoping done so that I dont have to fight the dec crowds - havent found anythign to buy for Maddi yet, everything seems to be from 6 months up and I would really like something she can play with on xmas day...
oh by the way have you guys seen the little outfits they have at farmers for xmas - we got Maddi a little red shirt that says "Santa Rocks" but there are others - there is a lovely little red baby grow that says "Santa's little helper" - would be quite a laugh to dress up bubs in that on Xmas morning...

aaaargh still crying better go...
ps: shore ladies - Friday morning maybe for a coffee...?]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:37:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87729&title=september-mums#87729 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Yeah, everyday I want to go back...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87400&title=september-mums#87400 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 10:09am

Yeah, everyday I want to go back less and less!!

ohhhhh Pickles sounds really good!!! Apollo Drive one is really good as well...in fact has more room for parents with bubs!!

Frantic...we're not using both of our easy swaddlers at the moment...do you want to borrow one and see if it works for you before you buy one? We found Maddie could still wriggle out of her when she was smaller so might be worth trying before you buy. ]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:09:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87400&title=september-mums#87400 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : ummmm eggs beenidict! Yep it is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87291&title=september-mums#87291 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 17 November 2006 at 3:09pm

ummmm eggs beenidict! Yep it is bit far for me, but nevermind!

I hope it works for you fantic. I've been finding over the last couple of weeks that I can get a lot done during his lunch nap as he usually has a good 2 1/2 hours. I've suddenly got very efficant now that I have to! I'm sure it will work out fine with hubby watching your wee one. We are doing a simalr thing. MIL will have bubs on Saturdays when I am out on a job and hubby has his days off during the week so on those days he will be with Baylee in the afternoon, so on those days I will at least get a good 5 hours to work. I think it certainly helps working for yourself, at least you can pick and choose and fit your work in when it suits you, even if it is 10 at night!
Hey Paws, August is a while away yet, hopefully you won't have to go back. fingers crossed!]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:09:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87291&title=september-mums#87291 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hey PAws and Maree - coffee sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87250&title=september-mums#87250 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 17 November 2006 at 11:15am

Hey PAws and Maree - coffee sounds great, I think we should definately do it - or maybe even a eggs benedict pig out at pickles on pickering towards the end of next week - I will PM you anyway...(Sorry Syd, would love to have you come aswell but think it might be a bit of a drive for you all the way to auckland lol - but if you ever happen to be in the neighbourhood...)
we are having issues with little madam wrigling out of her swaddling and then waking herself up - she hates being wrapped but when she isnt wraped she smacks herself in the face and wakes up - I can't seem to win there! and he will wrigle and wriggle until she gets uot, I swear she is a shocker, she just doesny give up...maybe I shoudl try one of those wraps that are all in one things like you had in the hospital Paws - where did you say you got them...?
she has also had some shocking nights lately, someone suggested to me it might be the 6 week growth spurt but I dont think it is cos it has been going on for like 5 nights now at least...oh well...
yeah Syd I am going to start doing a bit of work in the afternoons from next week - have conned hubby into going to work early (he leaves at 5.30 every morning) so he can be home at 3pm and watch the girl while I go off for about 3 hours - not sure how it will work out yet but we will see...
my plan is that if this works and I can make enough to cover the essentials then I wont go back to my full time job in Feb (which is when they are expecting me) - but if it doesnt work then I will go back. But really dont want to go back as it is in greenlane and driving there in the morning traffic and back in the evening traffic with maddi seems like a nightmare, plus she would be at daycare all day which is fine with me if we have to do it but if I can find another way then thats what I would prefer.
Yup Maree - I hear you on the no salary front - just got my credit card bill and realised that nope, there is no money in my bank account to pay it - I have to sit down soon and teach myself to work on a budget (yeah right - maybe after that I will start being nice to my mother-in-law and stop lying to hubby about what I spend at the hairdressers and also win a nobel peace prize...)...some things are just not in my nature...
]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:15:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87250&title=september-mums#87250 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hey all, Aaah another one tempted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87002&title=september-mums#87002 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 16 November 2006 at 1:29pm

Hey all,
Aaah another one tempted by the SAHM club...sometimes I can't believe I gave up my job - well, not so much the job as much as the salary *sob* and then other times I can't possibly think of a world where I'd be away from my little blokes.
Frantic - good to see you back - we'll definitely have to do coffee at some stage. You've got my phone number if you ever want to ring it anyway. I'm pretty much almost always here.
I'm still kiddie juggling. One goes down to sleep, the other wakes up, feed one, feed the other one, have them both yelling at me - it's all good. At least the weather today seems a bit cooler and less muggy.
]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:29:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=87002&title=september-mums#87002 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : IF I go back it&#039;s in August...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86978&title=september-mums#86978 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 16 November 2006 at 1:04pm

IF I go back it's in August next year....*bleah*]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:04:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86978&title=september-mums#86978 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Its crazy how fast it has gone! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86921&title=september-mums#86921 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 16 November 2006 at 9:24am

Its crazy how fast it has gone!

I have my first job at the weekend which will mean I will be away all day, so I have been busy expressing and me and hubby have been giving Baylee the bottle and he has had a few days now with just dad and my MIL, which has gone well. I seem to miss him more than he misses me. I don't think he cares who hes with as long as they have food!

Well, my perfect sleeper looks like he may be joining the non sleeping club I though it was too good to last! The last few night he has been waking and taking a coule of hours to settle back to sleep. As he was feeding at 5 previously I have been reclutant to give in and feed him earlier as I would hate to put the feed times back again. Last night he woke at 2 so I gave in and tried a dummy. Baylee is a thimb sucker but is so un co that he can't keep it which is why he won't settle. After a few trys he finally settled in his swaddle. He didn't then wake for his feed until 5.45 so I knoe he wasn't hungry.

I have been trying a few things as a couple of weeks ago he was waking from wriggling out of his covers so we had been putting him in his sleeping bag, whoch seemed to work, but now it is just the thumb issue. The thing is he does sleep better swaddled (less likly to wake), but then he can't get his thumbs so if he does wake I will need to go to him anyway. Anyway after all that rambling what I am getting at is I'm not sure the best way for hime to sleep to stop him from waking up early.

Paws, whne are you thinking of going back to work if you do go? And Frantic, I remember you were looking at working form home with your own business, how is that going? ]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:24:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86921&title=september-mums#86921 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : It has gone insanely fast!! Today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86863&title=september-mums#86863 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 10:12pm

It has gone insanely fast!!

Today I finally started looking at daycare options. Which means I only rang 2 Kindercare's and Maddie is on the waitlist at the one just down from my work but we can get her enrolled at another if we go with that option.

Of course option 3 is I pack in work and be a SAHM which I have NOT ruled out!

My little yeller finally settled down after a fairly brief screaming session. They do seem to be getting less painful. Maybe Maddie is finally figuring out that sleep is NOT for sissies. And Frantic..if my Maddie has worked it out I'll see if she can explain it to your non-sleeper!

And don't forget, if you ever want to do coffee again just let me know!

Maybe us Shore girls should get together soon...thoughts?]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:12:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86863&title=september-mums#86863 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : helo lovely ladies! bet you thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86725&title=september-mums#86725 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 3:37pm

helo lovely ladies! bet you thought i had fallen off the planet (some days it feels like i have)...been battling to get our internet to work, we got wireless broadband installed and the poxy thing is always on the blink - worst thing is we run our phone line through it too so 9 tmes out of ten now when someone calls they just go stright to our answer message...
aaannnyyywayy...*sigh* life is still a series of just-getting-by days... i feel like we just scrape by with the essentials but cant quite make it to doing the nice stuff...
maddisyn is officially the-baby-who-never-slept and even the plunket sleep clinc didnt help (tho the ladies there are lovely)...she gets about 4 sessions of 20 minutes catnaps a day and ofcourse by 4pm she becomes the-baby-that-never-slept-and-is-now screaming-her-head-off... untill about 9pm when she literally passes out from exhaustion...
she was doing well at night for about 2 weeks - sleeping 5hrs then 2-3 hrs but just as i thought she was really nailing the night sleep thing she has had about 4 nights in a row where she wakes every 3 hrs ...hubby and i have officially started to play the I'm-still-asleep-you-get-up-and-get-her game which is not a good sign.
but other than that we are ok...some days i get a bit of cabin fever but when i start to talk to the dog i know it's getting the better of me and i generaaly make an effort to go in search of some adult company...
wow...cant belive it is almost 7 weeks sine we were in North Shore hospital maree and gen - it has gone by soooo fast, blink and xmas will be here...



Edited by mrs frantic]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:37:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86725&title=september-mums#86725 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : My little madam is currently yelling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86687&title=september-mums#86687 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 2:05pm

My little madam is currently yelling the house down. Nothing wrong with her she just seems grumpy. *sigh* I'll see how long she goes for I guess and just check on her a couple of times.]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:05:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86687&title=september-mums#86687 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Syd - I&#039;m just about at that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86572&title=september-mums#86572 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 10:53am

Syd - I'm just about at that stage with Connor now. I've done it a couple of times with his day time sleeps, but haven't at night because I've been worried about him waking up the rest of the house. However, it's time for him to learn how to put himself to sleep, so it's time to take back the sleep control in our house! ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:53:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86572&title=september-mums#86572 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : I&#039;m glad I&#039;m not the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86422&title=september-mums#86422 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 8:39pm

I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that. (let baby cry before they go to sleep) Baylee is really stubborn and always fights sleep. I used to do the 10 minute and check thing when he was crying, but have just started to give him a wee top up in his room before i put him down. That probaby isn't good either for the sleep associations but it does seem to work at the moment. Why don't babies come with an instruction manual? ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:39:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86422&title=september-mums#86422 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Maybe she was christening the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86274&title=september-mums#86274 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 10:24am

Maybe she was christening the new room?

Connor is a stubborn wee chap - I've let him cry to sleep once or twice but it takes over an hour which is okay during the day, but at night time he tends to wake Andrew up. We'll have to work on the sleep methods. I finally ended up falling asleep on the rocking chair with him last night between 6.30 and 8.30am - at least it was some sleep? !?
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:24:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86274&title=september-mums#86274 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hmmmmm, I&#039;m sure there are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86216&title=september-mums#86216 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 7:33am

Hmmmmm, I'm sure there are times when the neighbours must think we are abusing little Maddie. We'll often let her cry to settle and just go in and check on her every 10 mins or so. Still I'm sure as the wails emit from her bedroom the neighbours are thinking "what awful parents that poor baby has!".

We had an impressive "milk malfunction" think morning. Put Maddie down after her feed, 1/2 hour later she was wailing so I dutifully went in to check on her...who knew a baby could get milk that far from the cot!!??? Lucky we have plenty of sheets and blankets s her current lot are all in the wash...at least the carpet recovered and she doesn't have too much hair to get it out of!]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:33:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86216&title=september-mums#86216 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hey all, Connor had his jabs yesterday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86209&title=september-mums#86209 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 3:01am

Hey all,
Connor had his jabs yesterday morning and unlike his brother and most of the babies that have them has decided not to sleep them off - rather he's decided to declare war on his bassinet and not spend more than 2 minutes at a time in it. Argh. Nick looks awful after not sleeping well for the past week or so (baby combined with a toothache that has resulted in two trips to the dentist). The good news is that giganta-connor now tips the scales at just over six kilos!!!Well, time for me to get back to Connor walking before he wakes the entire suburb rather than just our house. Hope all is well with you all - this topic has been pretty silent of late....]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:01:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=86209&title=september-mums#86209 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : ha ha..... spoke too soon! We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=84383&title=september-mums#84383 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 06 November 2006 at 5:06pm

ha ha..... spoke too soon! We are having a growth spurt so all that was out the window last night and today!]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:06:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=84383&title=september-mums#84383 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Baylee is in the Contented baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=84011&title=september-mums#84011 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 05 November 2006 at 12:56pm

Baylee is in the Contented baby routines now (most days!) so at the moment he is up at 7- 7.30 for a feed goes for a nap 9-10, feed at 10.30 nap again from about 12-2.30 feed at about 2.30, afternoon nap 4-5 feed at 5 and then again at about 6. bed at 7-8 depending on how well he settles. I wake him at 10.30 for a feed and then he usually wakes once in the night at about 5.30. I do wake him for feeds now as he used to do a lot of cluster feeding in the afternoon/early evening but the routine seems to have stopped that. He only does it now when he is going through a growth spurt but as I've been expressing and building up my milk supply hopefully it won't happen as I can just express less. I try and ristrict his sleep time between 7 and 7 to 4 1/2 hours. Of course not all days are a crusey as that....]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:56:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=84011&title=september-mums#84011 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Connor&#039;s up anywhere between...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83818&title=september-mums#83818 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 04 November 2006 at 12:28pm

Connor's up anywhere between 7.30am and 9am in the morning for a pretty substantial boob emptying and then has another good sleep for around 3 hours. I try to make sure that he has no more than 2 1/2 to 3 hours between afternoon feeds so that he's building a good base for night time. He's starting to be awake more during the day now, but isn't really awake for more than 30 minutes at a time away from the boob, bath or change mat. He'd still be sleeping anywhere from 18 to 20 hours out of the 24 at a guess.
]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2006 12:28:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83818&title=september-mums#83818 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : *lurking away* thought I might...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83799&title=september-mums#83799 Author: Andie
Subject: 3748
Posted: 04 November 2006 at 10:32am

*lurking away* thought I might pick up a hint or 2 here about how long these little September bubs sleep for during the day - I've asked in my hometown of the October thread too - how long are your baby's daytime sleeps?  Ella's a good night sleeper (wakes once most nights, sometimes twice) but is very reluctant to sleep during the day.  When she does, she usually has a big sleep (and often just the one all day, too).  I'm going to wake her for more frequent feeds today to see if that solves the cluster-feeding ALL afternoon/evening issue we're still having.  I expect a cluster-feed sesh at the end of each day anyway, but having it start at lunch-time isn't working out so well!  How do your little ones work the whole feed-sleep thing through the day?  ]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:32:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83799&title=september-mums#83799 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Yep, that&#039;s what I do. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83310&title=september-mums#83310 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 02 November 2006 at 11:41am

Yep, that's what I do. I cook dinner and do the mad rush around while Andrew is having a nap and occupied. If I don't have dinner pretty much organised and ready to turn on by 2pm it's not going to happen. That way dinner is ready for Andrew at 5 to 5.30pm ish and he can have his bath after that and be in bed by 6.30pm. Everyone else gets to eat at 6.30pm when the terrortot has suspended his chaos for sleepy time - though that doesn't necessarily mean that I get hot food - Connor has an amazing sense of when it's time for me to eat and sometimes starts his grizzling then - so the hubby and I take turns of the 'who gets the hot meal tonight and who occupies the baby' game.
Connor pulled another awake from 2 to 4.30am spell last night. I fed him, changed him and put him down in his bassinet to put himself to sleep for the first time - I figured his four week grace period is over and it's time to start learning how to get to sleep in his own bed. ]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:41:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83310&title=september-mums#83310 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : I usually cook dinner when Haleigh...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83236&title=september-mums#83236 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3748
Posted: 02 November 2006 at 5:49am

I usually cook dinner when Haleigh has her afternoon nap so around 2 - 3 pm.
We have done it since she was 2 months, it makes it easier so I can relax at night ]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:49:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83236&title=september-mums#83236 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hello hayleighs mum! OMG Maree,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83201&title=september-mums#83201 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 01 November 2006 at 9:15pm

Hello hayleighs mum!

OMG Maree, I can't believe you have dinner cooked and ready by six! Well done, you must be on to it! We normally get ours sometime after 7.30 and mine is usually cold! Funny how you get used to cold dinner and cold coffee. I can't complain about that though.

Baylee slept rorm 11 to 6 last night. Couldn't beleive it, it was so nice! Our dog woke me up 5 instead (if that carrries on it will be out in the garden - hubby is a sodty with her!)and I panicked cos I looked at the clock and realised he hadn't woken for a feed. I had to check to make sure he was ok. I hope he repeats it agian and it wasn't just a one off....

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:15:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83201&title=september-mums#83201 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hehe ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83116&title=september-mums#83116 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3748
Posted: 01 November 2006 at 5:12pm

hehe ]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:12:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83116&title=september-mums#83116 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : HI haleighsmum - that&#039;s the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83099&title=september-mums#83099 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 01 November 2006 at 3:51pm

HI haleighsmum - that's the excuse I use to crash the May and October mum threads. I have May and Oct babies, it's just that they're not really babies any more.

Paws - I hope today went better than yesterday for you. I'm starting to hit my stride and have had dinner cooked and ready before 6pm two days in a row. I'm also up to date on the washing, drying and folding so next on the list may be actual housework like vacuuming. Scary thought - might leave it until next week.
Syd - glad you have a good Plunket nurse - my one is great as well - and our local Plunket does lots of extra things like play and coffee groups which are really good. Yay Plunket.
Well, I've got a screaming one monther in the other room I have to go and attend to. Hope everyone else is doing well.
]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83099&title=september-mums#83099 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi all, my girl was born September...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83033&title=september-mums#83033 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 3748
Posted: 01 November 2006 at 1:13pm

Hi all, my girl was born September last year.
So I a September mum just not a new one hehe.]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:13:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=83033&title=september-mums#83033 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : big hugs to you both! hope you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=82853&title=september-mums#82853 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 31 October 2006 at 6:54pm

big hugs to you both! hope you catch up on your sleep soon.

I get discharged form my midwife on Friday. It will be quite sad to say goodbye, as I get on really well with her and she feels more like a friend now.

We had our first visit from the plunket nurse today. She was lovley. I didn't know much about plunket before (I am from the UK) but it is a great organisation. The family centre must be real life saver if you are getting no sleep Paws.

Take care evryone.]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:54:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=82853&title=september-mums#82853 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : That&#039;s ok...check out my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=82817&title=september-mums#82817 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 31 October 2006 at 3:55pm

That's ok...check out my "Day 2 - not so flash" post to see how much sleep little miss has had today!!

I'm exhausted and just trying to hang on until B gets home! Naturally she was good as gold when I actually had a family memeber here able to help me out!

Off to the Plunket family centre again tomorrow. I will be taking full advantage of thier offer to sleep!

Thursday i have the last visit from the midwife and the first visit from the Plunket nurse. ]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:55:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=82817&title=september-mums#82817 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Well, I&#039;ve been discharged...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=82813&title=september-mums#82813 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 31 October 2006 at 3:43pm

Well, I've been discharged by the midwife. I feel like there should be a little graduation ceremony - all the ante and postnatal visits are done - just me and plunket to muddle through now.
I'm feeling zonked today - after a good night's sleep on Sunday Connor wanted to spend 'quality time' screaming the house down from 2 to 4 am this morning. Eeergh.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:43:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=82813&title=september-mums#82813 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : this last month or so has just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81689&title=september-mums#81689 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 27 October 2006 at 9:14am

this last month or so has just flown by! Its good to hear that the fuzzis are working better for you now Paws. I honestly don't find the extra washing from the cloths too bad, I seem to be endlessly washing anyway so its just one extra load!

Baylee is doing great. I feel very lucky with him especailly when I talk to friends and hear how they are doing. We are down to just one night waking now at 4am. Hes last feed is at 10.30pm and he usually wakes at about 7. I can't believe what a diffrance it makes, I am actually feeling like me again instead of a zombie feeding machine! I am going by the Contented Baby routines and he is doing really well in it. It was a bit of work at first, mostly just staying home and working with it. We still have trouble getting him to sleep at 7 and he still wants to feed on and off untill he falls asleep, usually at 8.30 at the lastest. Hes always had a good feed before he goes to bed, but he uses the breast for comfort to help him get to sleep, just basiclly lays there with it in his mouth!

My only other issue at the moment is expressing. I'm not sure I've quite got it right as it seems to take so long to get anything. I also get heaps more from one side than the other. Not sure what that is all about. I will have to give my midwife a call I think.

I hope everyone else is doing ok? ]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:14:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81689&title=september-mums#81689 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Well Maddie has been doing pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81562&title=september-mums#81562 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 6:03pm

Well Maddie has been doing pretty good, though mum and dad feel shattered still! My meds have been increased slightly so I'm taking a full pill now so hopefully that will really be taking effect next week and there will be a more stable mum!

Maddie was pretty unsettled yesterday and we're wondering if it's because she picked up on the fact that we were all emotional and grouchy yesterday. Grouchy due to lack of sleep and emotional becuase B's parents moved down country today to Whakatane. His dad was already there but his mum moved today. We said our goodbyes last night and had dinner and all and there were lots of tears. (yes I'm one of these odd people who really love her in-laws so I'm going to miss them almost as much as B I think!).

We've used our fuzzi bunz part time this week with more success so once we've exhausted the huge supply of sposies we will proceed with the plan to have Maddie in cloth full time - now that will save money!

I can't believe Maddie is 1 month old on Sunday!

Off to the parent and child show tomorrow - looking forward to freebies!!!

Edited by Paws]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:03:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81562&title=september-mums#81562 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : kell - jaxon is gorgeous! same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81556&title=september-mums#81556 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 5:15pm

kell - jaxon is gorgeous! same goes for connor maree, he is really cute...
trying to type with crying baby on shoulder, feel like crying meself rught now but i know i'm just tired...
maddisyn is 4 weeks old today and is weighing in at 3.8kg, just fitting into newborn clothes now...amazing. i am still totally disorganised and cant seem to get much done, at the moment it is a big deal just to get an hour to tidy the house (hence messy house, hate it!)
but M is doing better now with no dairy so thats good...
hope you all are doing well, will post later crying not stopping and it looks like i am going to have to do the dancing around till my back hurts thing....

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:15:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81556&title=september-mums#81556 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : pic of my lil boy now. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81497&title=september-mums#81497 Author: kellverona
Subject: 3748
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 12:10pm

pic of my lil boy now.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:10:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81497&title=september-mums#81497 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hey ladies, I had to move Jaxon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81495&title=september-mums#81495 Author: kellverona
Subject: 3748
Posted: 26 October 2006 at 12:02pm

Hey ladies,

I had to move Jaxon into his cot today cos he has already outgrown his bassinet. He can fit but when he managed to get out of his wrap his hands hit the sides and he is pretty much the full length of the bassinet. He is growing so fast. hehe.

 Hope you are all going well.

 

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:02:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81495&title=september-mums#81495 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : We had the witching midnight to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81230&title=september-mums#81230 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 25 October 2006 at 12:25pm

We had the witching midnight to 4.30am hours last night. Nick and I both have matching zombie faces on today. I felt really bad for not just taking him into the lounge and letting Nick sleep, but I also felt that if I didn't have company I would have gone completely over the edge. Of course it's daylight now and he's fast asleep. I'm sure that he and the teething-terrortot have had a secret meeting to work out exactly how to keep their parents from sleeping. The pre-teen monster is also in full behavioural swing - had an email from his teacher yesterday. *sigh* Is it a full moon? ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:25:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81230&title=september-mums#81230 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Crickey!! Maddie has just cracked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81093&title=september-mums#81093 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 24 October 2006 at 6:22pm

Crickey!! Maddie has just cracked 4kg and still happily in newborn size...and currently telling the whole world how annoyed with everything she is!! (I so hate this whole witching hour thing!!!)]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:22:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81093&title=september-mums#81093 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Well, 25 days have passed and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81087&title=september-mums#81087 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 24 October 2006 at 6:07pm

Well, 25 days have passed and Giganta-Connor has hit the 5kg mark (the midwife came to visit and check up today). He's almost out of the 000 size - he's getting too tall for them. At least I know his constant boob marauding is doing some good.
]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:07:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=81087&title=september-mums#81087 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hehe Paws - I couldn&#039;t think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80780&title=september-mums#80780 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 23 October 2006 at 6:48pm

Hehe Paws - I couldn't think of a bigger drinking vessel in common use. Glad to hear that your C-section wound is clearing up - that must make a huge difference!
The last three weeks have gone by in a complete blur. The last two weeks in particular seems like one big long day - in the same way that days used to blend together when I was younger and had a big night on the town (turps) and went straight from club/party to uni without a sleep imbetween. It's just in this instance I don't have the hangover or sketchy dancing on tables recollections - more of a 'wild nappy change' or dancing about the lounge trying to entertain a 3 week old or terrortot.
I'm starting to get more into a routine at home though - Nick and I made it out to the mall on Saturday so that he could get his haircut and I did some more Xmas shopping. I've almost got the Xmas presents out of the way.
Anyway, once again the small(er) one is awake and demanding more access to boob. Take care and toorah for now. ]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:48:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80780&title=september-mums#80780 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : emeldee wrote:I&#039;m also...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80503&title=september-mums#80503 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 22 October 2006 at 5:17pm

Originally posted by emeldee emeldee wrote:

I'm also over the exposure aspect of everyone in my family seeing my boobs (yes, I know they are just food vessels now, kinda like big pink latte bowls, but the in-laws still didn't need to see them)


Oh Maree - you have *such* a way with words!!! Big pink latte bowls!! *snigger*]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:17:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80503&title=september-mums#80503 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : *yawn* soooo sleepy. Breastfeeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80501&title=september-mums#80501 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 22 October 2006 at 5:10pm

*yawn* soooo sleepy. Breastfeeding officially sucks. I'm completely over the 2 - 3 hourly on call all the time 45 minute breastfeeding routine and would be really happy if there was some way I could make Nick do it for a week or two. Andrew (terrortot) has worked out that while I'm breastfeeding Connor I'm stuck to the chair and he can do pretty much whatever he wants because I can't get up and chase him. I'm also over the exposure aspect of everyone in my family seeing my boobs (yes, I know they are just food vessels now, kinda like big pink latte bowls, but the in-laws still didn't need to see them) and completely over the let-down leaking. Blegh.
Well, I've grumped and had my ten minutes in front of the computer - time to go and feed my wee cherub again.
Hopefully everyone else is having a good weekend. ]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:10:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80501&title=september-mums#80501 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : So how are the Septmeber mum&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80427&title=september-mums#80427 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 22 October 2006 at 11:15am

So how are the Septmeber mum's going?

I feel like I'm on more of an even keel this week, I think that nice sleeping pills have helped with that feeling as at least I'm getting decent sleep while B is on "night duty". The acid test will be when B goes back to work in another weeks time.

Maddie is doing well, scoffing lots and generally sleeping though that late afternoon/evening period is still rough.

I've also been given a different anti-biotic for my c-section wound infection which is finally looking better - WOHOO!!

I can't believe my little girl is over 3 weeks old already....fast approching one month! ]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2006 11:15:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80427&title=september-mums#80427 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : arhhhhh - he is so cute!! You...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80376&title=september-mums#80376 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 22 October 2006 at 9:22am

arhhhhh - he is so cute!! You must be so proud!]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:22:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=80376&title=september-mums#80376 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : sneaking in a Connor picture or...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79568&title=september-mums#79568 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 18 October 2006 at 8:21pm

sneaking in a Connor picture or two....
gassy smile -

sleeping because it's the daytime -

(it's sepia because I was playing with the camera settings)]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:21:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79568&title=september-mums#79568 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi Guys, Hugs to you Paws - and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79567&title=september-mums#79567 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 18 October 2006 at 8:18pm

Hi Guys,
Hugs to you Paws - and good on you for seeing Monique quickly.
MrsF - ieproduce on the corner of Barrys Point Road (behind the Mobil and across the road from Foodtown) has an AWESOME range of dairy free, gluten free, egg free and almost everything else free food that still tastes like food. I recommend the Sweet William rice crackle chocolate bars (also available in roast almond, tangerine and plain) up by the counter. Fingers crossed that Maddi's colic clears up before you end up on celery and carrots alone.
Syd - I'd definitely express while away at work to keep supply up and avoid rock hard boobs. Have a chat to your midwife or plunket nurse about the best way to manage expressing and feeding and avoiding engorgement.
As for the chaos house (here) - Connor decided to pull an all nighter last night and had me out in the lounge yet again. As a result, Nick had to work from home to help with Andrew to stop me from falling asleep and letting him get away with shaving the cat (or some such toddler hobby). After a day of sitting on the couch with the baby, just feeding and snoozing, I'm feeling a little bit better. We'll have to see how tonight goes!
Oh - in terms of the hard times girls, I can't remember exactly how long it takes to get on top of this newborn thingee, however if you look in the other posts, people start talking about trying for another one around 5 to 7 months - which means the sleep deprivation has either hit insanity levels OR, which is more likely - the babies start to become a lot more sociable and cute. As I recall 4 months is one of my favourite baby ages. No teeth, cute and babylike and sleeping a lot more. In any case, it does get easier. Really. It's just the first 6 to 10 weeks suck. ]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79567&title=september-mums#79567 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : yep I think we do desreve a pat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79543&title=september-mums#79543 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 18 October 2006 at 5:37pm

yep I think we do desreve a pat on the back!

I hope you are feeling better soon paws, big hugs to you. Depression is horrible. Hubby had it and it was such a hard time for us. You are doing fantastic and good on you for getting on to it.

Hey Maree, I didn't think about the sore boobs bit. So do you have to start off slowly with this sort of thing? I am a bit worried cos I have my first job back in a month where I am away for a day. Luckily it is just usually one day a week I am away for and the rest of the time I work from home. Maybe I will need to express while I am away so my boobs don't explode?!

oh, and yep you need a medal for coping with a new baby and a toddler! and i think its hard with just one baby!]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:37:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79543&title=september-mums#79543 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hey paws hope you are feling better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79443&title=september-mums#79443 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 18 October 2006 at 1:06pm

hey paws hope you are feling better hun! good on you for taking control of it - you are doing the best thing for you and bubs! I am with you on the meltdowns - i have had a few, but it is getting a bit better...acually my worst time was when dh was home and I was anticipating him going back to work, i wa so stressed about being on my own, but now that we are in our third day on our own i can honestly say the reality isnt as scarey as the concept, and i feel camler cos i am not dreading this thing that hasnt happened yet (dunno if tha makes sense or not...sleep depravation to blame there I am sure)
as for me they have told us my maddi definately has colic and reflux and to cut out all dairy and eggs for at least a week to see if that helps - if taht doesnt work we have to cut out all gluten products for at last a week... I am seriously hanging out for a coffee with milk or a pizza and it has only been 2 days aaarrgghh~! but if it helps with this sore tummy and crying she has then it will be worth it...
althogh i still eel like i get nothing done all day and and wonder when life will ever get back to normal i think things are gettign slightly better, i feel like i am starting to know more about what she needs which is giving me a bit more confidence (although when she starts her all day screaming sessions it seriously makes me feel like i am back to sqaure one ut at least now i know its ot my fault)...
ahhhhh 3 weeks down, according to other people who have had kids it shoudl all get better in another 3 weeks or so...actually my sister in law was saying to me today that the first 3 - 4 weeks are the hardest by far and that we have goten through the worst bit, so thats gotta be a good thing!
maree hope you are doing well - cant imagine what it would be like having a newborn and a todler, you are definately brave!
Syd I will try the no lights on thing - thats a good idea, thanks...


ahhhhh wow i never imagined i would be able to function on so little sleep...actually i am proud of us all, just think about how huge the last few weeks have been, so many chnages, emotionally, physially etc, and on top of that we have had next to no sleep - and stil we are looking after our babies and they are all fine and healthy - i think we all deserve a pat on the back!
]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:06:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79443&title=september-mums#79443 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi ladies! Well after I went...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79293&title=september-mums#79293 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 17 October 2006 at 4:37pm

Hi ladies!

Well after I went ahead and had a total meltdown this yesterday and felt not much better this morning, I fronted up to Monique (my GP & LMC). I had to see her anyway as my c-section wound has been weeping and midly infected (I have all the luck at the moment!) but that seems to be on the mend! YAY!

Anyway Monique has agreed that we need to head this off pronto so given my meltdowns, history of depression and recognition that these melt downs are NOT the normal baby blues I've found myself back on anti-depressents for the first time in around 6 years.

I do feel better having taken this step though as I know things were headed out of control for me and it's not a road I'm in a hurry to go down again! I'm on a really mild dose so hopefully that will be enough to head things off and I can stay on the mild dose but it will be reviewed.

That's about all happening with us, today has been a little easier with Maddie but we are in her normal "I refuse to settle" period or "arsenic 3 hours" so we'll see how it goes!]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79293&title=september-mums#79293 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Greetings comrades in interrupted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79264&title=september-mums#79264 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 17 October 2006 at 2:01pm

Greetings comrades in interrupted sleep land,
Well Nick has been back at work for two days now, meaning that I've had sole charge of the terrortot and gigantababy. It's been a non-stop whirl of feeding, nappy changing, terrortot retrieval and clean-up, feeding some more, more nappies, wiggles DVDs and chanting 'what the hell have I done?'.... We're doing the all-hours of the morning feeding and no sleeping. I'm going to try and turn it around by not letting Connor sleep more than two hours at a time during the day and feeding him more, thus hopefully making him both tired and full of food by the late night time.
I'd be careful with the expressing up for a night's sleep Syd - it can backfire as you end up getting engorged breasts and waking up either really uncomfortable or worst case scenario, heading into mastitis (sp) land. Maybe aim at just missing one feed rather than an entire night's worth to start with?
Well, my two minutes is up - time to go and serve the little people again. Take care everyone - ]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:01:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79264&title=september-mums#79264 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Hi Mrs F, I do the no lights on,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79206&title=september-mums#79206 Author: Syd
Subject: 3748
Posted: 17 October 2006 at 9:19am

Hi Mrs F, I do the no lights on, no talking and no eye contact and it seems to work well. So far Baylee has always just gone back to sleep. It could just be that that he likes his sleep lots like his dad and nothing to do with anything else!

Paws, I did find the first day at home alone quite hard, but hubby had to go in to work on the Friday and Baylee was born on the Wednesday morning so it was all still so new and scary. It was also when I got the third day blues, so I ended up having a good old blub to my mum! It does get easier, and now I relly enjoy being home with just me and Baylee. We make sure that dad gets lots of time with him when he get home. He has a bath with Baylee and get him ready for bed in the evenings so they have thier time to.

I'm finding the night feeds hard, just staying awake! The last couple of nights have been great though cos I've had the last feed at 11 then one at 3 and then again at 7. I feel a bit less like a zombie after that! I just hope it continues and dosen't go back to 3 hourly.

I just had a thought with the sleep thing, a friend of mine had this suggetstion which she did and found was a god send. She would express a load of milk and then one night a week, when hubby had a day off the next day hubby would do all the night feeds, just to give her chance to recharge for a night. I am going to try it just as soon as I have managed to remove my bottle brush with is still stuck melted to the inside of my sterliser ]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:19:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79206&title=september-mums#79206 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Well I spent the day at the Plunket...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79068&title=september-mums#79068 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 16 October 2006 at 5:58pm

Well I spent the day at the Plunket Family centre which was awesome but it all seems to have falled apart already now that we are home...I feel like I'm about to have a complete melt down and Maddie sounds like she is in the middle of one. B is with her at the moement.

She seems to be settling better in the mornings and the Plunket nurse is positive it's not colic (so am I for that matter). I'm not sure what went wrong this afternoon, maybe it's because we went out to the shops after plunket. Her feed ended up being a bit past the 3 hour mark and she wasn't happy. So maybe she is over-tired and worked up from that.

I figure worst comes to the worst she will settle after the next feed. *sigh*

I'm still kind of dreading the first day alone with her but I guess that's normal...just a matter of gaining confidence right? ]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:58:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=79068&title=september-mums#79068 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hi there mrs f james use to have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78982&title=september-mums#78982 Author: james
Subject: 3748
Posted: 16 October 2006 at 1:23pm

hi there mrs f james use to have the i,m awake now at ungoddley hours of the moring the one thing that worked for him sometimes is no talking ,lights on low and do the bottle nappy thing as quick and quite as i can and deff no looking at him as soon as i looked at him he thought it was time for a covo and sometimes the only thing that worked was letting him cry it out because he was sooo tried but having mummy there was just to exciteing to miss good luck ]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:23:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78982&title=september-mums#78982 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hey all thanks for the support...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78978&title=september-mums#78978 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 16 October 2006 at 1:13pm

hey all thanks for the support and encouragement. today is our first day at home together alone and it is going fine so far - havent done much at all this morning except look after liyyle miss but she seems happy so far...teeth brushing and kitchen cleaning can wait lol!
well she is still unsettledf but not as badly since we went to the osteopath - and she has another appt today so hopefully we will continue on an upswing... i suspect that some stuff in my diet is affecting her but having trouble pinpointing it - here's a question, how long after you eatr something does it get into your milk - could it be as soon as 40 minutes or so...? i suspect that she is reacting to chocolate (oh cruel cruel fate!) cos yesterday i ate a choc fish (just one small one) and fed her 40 min later and just after that she started to scream her head off...hope it isnt chocolate but i dunno...?
i found another good thing to help her - paws you might want to try this too if you need to - natropharm colimed spray, it is really good, seems to help her tummy settle and gives her good long sleeps (maybe something to do with the small amount of booze in it) but it comes recommended from midwife so must be safe...
everything else going fine, she is gaining weight steadily and now weighs a huge 3400 grams - over 300 grams up on her birthweight so i am glad about that...
oh one more question - about sleep - are others finding the same prob as i am - she wakes in the night and it takes like 2 - 3 hours to settle her again, usually between 2 and 5am...i am wondering how to shorten that awake time because thats the killer really...anyone know a way or is it just something that happens naturally later on...?
hope everyone is doing good - sorry for bad typing i have a sleeping baby on my lap and only one hand free hence one finger typing and probably not vey good lol!
]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:13:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78978&title=september-mums#78978 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Gen - I will bring you the number...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78406&title=september-mums#78406 Author: jax
Subject: 3748
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 9:26pm

Gen - I will bring you the number of my cranial osteopath tomorrow if I remember ! LOL ]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:26:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78406&title=september-mums#78406 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : I must say I&#039;m very happy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78351&title=september-mums#78351 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 7:35pm

I must say I'm very happy getting chaffered around at the moment!!

Might have to try the osteopath also for our Maddie. I'm off to the Plunket Family centre on Monday for the day (or at least half day) so hopefully they can give me some good information also.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:35:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78351&title=september-mums#78351 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Frantic - I just popped in here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78302&title=september-mums#78302 Author: luna
Subject: 3748
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 2:32pm

Frantic - I just popped in here to see how you guys were all doing. Like Jax says, it does get easier.

Now ... you will probably find that Maddi settles down A LOT after the osteopath, and her colic should be helped as well. They seem to be able to do wonders for babies. A lot of our coffee group have had their babies to an osteopath, and b'cos I go to a chiropractor, Amelia has been there. Took 2 visits for her neck to come right then she decided that breast feeding was actually fine! So good luck!!

I can't remember if you had a C-section (or was that Paws?) anyway, if you haven't driven yet, make sure you do wait the 6 weeks. I drove at 5½ weeks and was ok (auto), but after a couple more weeks I drove my car (manual) and boy the next day was sore. Plus you feel really rather strange! So just be aware.

Anyway, hope you are all doing ok today. We are off to the chiro shortly.

Take care, and have a good w/end. And pop into the July Mummy thread for some positive news about how it gets better :)]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:32:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78302&title=september-mums#78302 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Yup managed to track some down...actually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78294&title=september-mums#78294 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 2:18pm

Yup managed to track some down...actually first place I rang has it! Wohoo! Going to pick some up...*fingers crossed*

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:18:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78294&title=september-mums#78294 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Try chemists shops hun... ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78245&title=september-mums#78245 Author: jax
Subject: 3748
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 12:50pm

Try chemists shops hun... ]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:50:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78245&title=september-mums#78245 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : We&#039;re not 100% sure if Maddie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78172&title=september-mums#78172 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 9:38am

We're not 100% sure if Maddie has colic but we are getting into a routine of unsettled in the morning and evening...3 days in a row so far like clockwork, though she is sleeping at night...

Tempted to try infacol....where can you go for it? (or at least try?)]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:38:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78172&title=september-mums#78172 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hi ladys just lurking too you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78089&title=september-mums#78089 Author: james
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 9:02pm

hi ladys just lurking too you are all doing so well with your newbornsand trust me on this it does get easyer mrs-f have you tried infacol it worked for james with wind and coilc and is a godsend for many a mother its hare to get hold of but soo worth it if it works big hugs ladys ]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:02:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78089&title=september-mums#78089 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : *ahem* Pardon me for butting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78075&title=september-mums#78075 Author: jax
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 8:43pm

*ahem*

Pardon me for butting in, but I was intrigued by the mention of a cranial osteopath - my midwife recommended we take Erin to one when she was about six weeks old, as there was a tightness in her neck that was manifesting in her only really turning her head in one direction (to the left) when asleep. I went to see a lady called Linda Caplin in Mairangi Bay, and as pricey as it was, the treatment was well worth it ! It took Erin's body a couple of days to fully 'unwind' as the osteopath put it, but she has a full range of neck / head motion now - so it's one less thing for us to worry about.

And I have to agree with the not being prepared for the newborn chaos sentiment, I felt exactly the same way - and am only now starting to come out of the fog ! Hmmm... that doesn't sound too good does it ? LOL But keep in mind I admit (although don't always talk about) having somewhat of a history with anxiety disorder - fun times (not!).

Maree - does Nick not get more time off? I thought EDS would have been relatively generous with his "paternity leave"... ?

For all of you lovely new mums (and I mean that) - a bit of advice that Maree has already pointed out, sleep when you can and don't feel bad about it. As strange as it sounds, I almost felt guilty about napping during the day as if something was wrong with it, not realising how badly my body needed sleep even if it came in pieces. And if any if you on the North Shore need to / want to talk or have a visit, let me know ! Have baby, willing to travel LOL If you don't already have my number and want it, just PM me

Last but not least:

Maree and Paws, I promise to come and visit you next week, I have kept my calendar clear (except for Thursday) especially ! Let me know if there's *anything* you want brought over or need, ok?

Love, lots of and gnight !]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:43:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78075&title=september-mums#78075 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Mrs Frantic - I totally agree!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78058&title=september-mums#78058 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 8:04pm

Mrs Frantic - I totally agree!! I love our little Maddie but it is such a test of my patience when she won't settle and I can't work out what is wrong or why she is still crying and grizzling. I can feel myself getting frustrated and wishing she could just tell me what is wrong!

One thing I have learned in very short order is that no matter how many books you read or how many people you talk to...NOTHING can prepare you for these first weeks!]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:04:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78058&title=september-mums#78058 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Poo, that link doesn&#039;t work,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78009&title=september-mums#78009 Author: caraMel
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 5:28pm

Poo, that link doesn't work, sorry!

This one does

Link

Edited by caraMel]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:28:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78009&title=september-mums#78009 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Frantic! (Just poking my nose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78007&title=september-mums#78007 Author: caraMel
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 5:24pm

Frantic! (Just poking my nose in here too) You sound just like I was after Ella was born.
Its pretty rough when, no matter what you try your wee one just cries and cries.
No good for a new Mum's self esteem either!
Good luck with the cranial osteopath I was going to suggest that too!
The other thing, if you haven't tried it already, is the 5 S's (also known as the colic carry) A midwife at Birthcare reccomended it to us and it worked wonders with Ella. I think she spent the first 3 months of her life lying across one of our arms!

Link

Hang in there Frantic, it won't be this hard forever!!
]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:24:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78007&title=september-mums#78007 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Just nosing on this thread, was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78003&title=september-mums#78003 Author: Red
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 5:00pm

Just nosing on this thread, was going to recommend Cranial osteopath before I read the bottom of your post, my little baby cousin had colic and it worked a treat for her.]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:00:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78003&title=september-mums#78003 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : hello all...long time no chat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78000&title=september-mums#78000 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 4:50pm

hello all...long time no chat he he...
aaahhh what a long last week we have had - our Maddi has colic and we have tried everything, gripe water, natropahrm, weleda ec etc and still the little thing just seems to be contantly distressed...the first few days with her were fine but a couple of days after we got home it all turned to custard...
anyway I have finally gotten to teh point where I dont burst into tears when my baby does which is a good step in teh right direction (the sight of both of us bawling our eyes out must be priceless)...and I must admit I have had days where I have thought "omg what have i done? will my life ever be normal again?" and then I feel sooooo guilty cos I am really in love with my baby really I am I just wish it was a bit easier to settle her thats all...
but our breastfeeding is going well, still at it so thats cool, although I wonder if she hasnt got allergies to some of the stuff I eat the way she acts some days but I havent been able to pinpoint exactly what foods those might be...
DH has been awesome, really good. he is goin back to work on Monday and I am a bit worried but I guess everyone is like that at first ey...?
Good to hear everyone else is doing ok - man this newborn thing is way harder than I thought it would be, I dunno what I thought it would be like but I didnt imagine it would be quite like this...I just imagined that the pregnancy and birth woudl be the hard part and that after that I would be taking my beautiful baby home and living happily ever after with her, now I have the grisly reality of crying non stop for hours and not sleeping I am starting to think I was really deluded...like I said dont get me wrong, I love her to pieces, I just wasnt prepared for the reality thats all...

anyway I am going to try and start getting back to normality...my midwife said that all going well i might be able to start driving again by the end of next week which will be great... and I am taking Maddi to a cranial osteopath at the moment so hopefully that will start to pay off soon and the little tyke can relax and calm down so we can start enjoying eachothers company...

hope everyone else is doing well... ]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:50:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=78000&title=september-mums#78000 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Syd - the only things stopping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=77855&title=september-mums#77855 Author: emeldee
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 11:14am

Syd - the only things stopping me from going for a home birth would be the mess to clean up afterwards - and the prospect of a know-it-all pre-teen giving me pointers from the couch and an into everything terrortot trying to get in on the action. Isn't sad when the only 'alone time' you and your hubby get is in the delivery room while the midwife has slipped out for a coffee before the baby is born?
Pain during childbirth is a strange thing. It hurts like nothing before (well, the two that I did without the drugs did), but it's a pain where you know you are working towards something and you know that it will eventually end. Also, the minute that the little squirmer is out, the world is a brilliant and happy place and you're amazed at the little person you're holding. The epidural was strange in that way - it was surreal and I had to convince myself I was actually having a baby. That being said, being able to walk about comfortably straight away and having no stitches or grazes was the bestest thing this time around and helped with my recovery. I didn't feel like I'd run a marathon so much as walked briskly down the beach.
I agree with the time to get out of the house statement - I've learnt (though it's taken me 3 kids to learn it) that you can actually leave the house without all of the paraphernalia. If the kiddie makes such a mess that he needs two changes of clothes, it's time to go home anyway. The one bonus for breastfeeding is that we don't need to prepare the bottles and pack those before leaving the house - meaning the deadline outings have reduced.
Paws - fingers crossed that it will all sort out with the fuzzibunz soon. We've found with all of our boys that their bums will only tolerate one brand of nappy. With Sean it was huggies, with Andrew and Connor it's Treasures Ultra. They get rashes with any other kind. Typical that their bums demand the most expensive nappies on the market!
Good luck with catching up on sleep - and enjoying your little people.
]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:14:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=77855&title=september-mums#77855 <![CDATA[September Mum’s... : Sadly yes it was our nice Fuzzi...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=77838&title=september-mums#77838 Author: Paws
Subject: 3748
Posted: 12 October 2006 at 10:42am

Sadly yes it was our nice Fuzzi Bunz that seemed to over heat her....B had an idea of waiting until she is a little bigger and trying again with them and seeing how they go.

We're having another interesting day with Miss "I'm so sodding tired but I'm not going to sleep". At least she slept during the night and feeds are starting to come back into a 3 1/2 hourly routine...just bigger feeds now. Hopefully we'll slip back to the 4 hourly routine soon. (as much as you can have a routine with an almost 2 week old that is!)

I'm also dreading hubby going back to work, at least we have another 2 weeks before he goes back but....eep! ]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:42:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3748&PID=77838&title=september-mums#77838