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Mary S. spake thusly
The tenth month! Postpartum is definitely a part of pregnancy, so here you go: All our new moms, if you're still reading here and haven't migrated over to misc.kids.breastfeeding or misc.kids yet, how are you doing? Can't believe that this time last week I was just going into active labour. Eeek! Been a tiring week, but we seem to be coping okay. I've had a few moments where I've been tired and sore - bottom end and top end - and just wanting to feel normal again. Breastfeeding is very slowly getting easier, but I guess it will be another week or so before it's working well for us. Hubby has two weeks off and that's been fantastic to have him around to share the load... not looking forward to when he goes back to work and it'll just be me here at home, but hopefully I'll be feeling a bit more normal by then. Haven't been further than the mailbox yet, but we have an appt at the hospital next week, which will be our first big trip out. I'm amazed how much I love this little guy who's turned up in our life, and especially by the amount of patience I've found (so far!) in dealing with things. -- Maggie Jamie ~ May 2nd |
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Mary S. wrote in message ... The tenth month! Postpartum is definitely a part of pregnancy, so here you go: All our new moms, if you're still reading here and haven't migrated over to misc.kids.breastfeeding or misc.kids yet, how are you doing? I'm meaning to go... but just keep popping back while I'm feeding #2. She's started solids-and hating them. Difference from #1 who was eating a whole banana 1 week into weaning. #2 still refuses almost everything-except she managed a lick of chocolate off a biscuit when I wasn't looking-and came back for more! Dh tells me she stood for the first time today (he balanced her and she balanced for about 30seconds). She's trying to work out how she can push a walker cause it's a lot harder with only one hand. I can't work out whether she's finding it easier with the prosthesis or not. #1's still in love with her. Very protective too, mch more protective of #2's rights than her own. Hope this continues...We go walking down the street me with #2 in a sling, and #1 with her doll in the sling. Makes people laugh! I can't believe she's 6 months already. Where has the time gone? Debbie Lochia tapering off, or telling you to take it a little easier? Are you getting out of the house, or snuggling in with the baby? How's your support network? Don't hesitate to talk to your OB if you're feeling bit blue -- it's *very* common, and there's no reason for anyone to suffer (the vast majority of antidepressants are fine to take while breastfeeding, for example). Still getting the hang of all this newbaby stuff? How's motherhood treating you so far? How are you feeling about your birth experience? Write everything down, it disappears so quickly! And not-so-new moms, whether you're a beloved member or lurking or skimming or occasionally checking in, how is everything going with your families? One of the most valuable part of this board, I think, is the number of not-pregnant women who stay in the community, whether to give advice, follow friends' progress, live vicariously, or cheer each other on. So how are you all doing? Mary |
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Mary S. says...
The tenth month! Postpartum is definitely a part of pregnancy, so here you go: All our new moms, if you're still reading here and haven't migrated over to misc.kids.breastfeeding or misc.kids yet I keep forgetting to check them out ! how are you doing? escellent thanks Lochia tapering off, or telling you to take it a little easier? Are you getting out of the house, or snuggling in with the baby? yes, and both. It's like Cal's always lived here. He's an old shoe already How's your support network? my husband. I don't like a lot of interference, and work better as a solo performer Don't hesitate to talk to your OB if you're feeling bit blue -- it's *very* common, and there's no reason for anyone to suffer (the vast majority of antidepressants are fine to take while breastfeeding, for example). Still getting the hang of all this newbaby stuff? I'm amazed at the "old shoe" thing. It's like i've always changed nappies, got up to feed etc. So .... 'normal'... ? weird. How's motherhood treating you so far? lovely. How are you feeling about your birth experience? Why did I think it wasn't going to hurt ?!?!?!?!?!? ... crazy ... Write everything down, it disappears so quickly! Another thing I have to do ... soon ... -- Proudly presenting Bébé B Born 20.Apr.2004 |
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On Sun, 9 May 2004 10:53:15 +1000, melbgal1
wrote: Lochia tapering off, or telling you to take it a little easier? Are you getting out of the house, or snuggling in with the baby? yes, and both. It's like Cal's always lived here. He's an old shoe already aaawww! I'm amazed at the "old shoe" thing. It's like i've always changed nappies, got up to feed etc. So .... 'normal'... ? weird. So sweet...I hope I adjust as easily. Carla #1 due 5/14/04 |
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Mary S. wrote:
And not-so-new moms, whether you're a beloved member or lurking or skimming or occasionally checking in, how is everything going with your families? I guess I fit the occasionally checking in not-so-new mum category. I actually unsubbed gasp then resubbed, then unsubbed and resubbed again...hehe Anyway we are doing well, Lydia is 9 months and is so much fun, she's a very animated little actress, keeps us all entertained. She started walking this week and thinks she's the cleverest little chicky out. She's like the hungry caterpillar gradually eating her way through more and more food each day of the week, she's a wee eating machine. Seth is um.. well he's 2, need I say more. He's recently started this freaky passing out from lack of oxygen when he cries which frightened the pants of us the first time it happened, I thought he was having a fit or something. The paediatrician has assured me he will grow out of it before the age of 5 so I'm holding her to her word. Rose and Amelia are 4 and are busy wee bee's. They always have some scheme on the go. They are very into 'homework' and spend hours writing and illustrating their workbooks with interesting stories. Rose wrote one today about an Alien who stole the nails out of our house and it fell down, complete with wonderful illustrations. The made me a mothers day present each today that were a wallets full of money. The money was pages from a notepad with numbers written on them and the wallet was some kind of vinyl upholstery that I later found was ripped from the sun visor of my van interior grrr. Zachary is 6 and has joined the ranks of computer addicted, the first thing out of his mouth in the morning is 'can I have a turn on the computer'. Grace is 8 and has designated herself Lydia's other mother, and has also decided 9 month old babies can easily be taught new tricks much like puppies so spends a good deal of her time stealing Lydia and training her for the circus. Paige is 9 and is in training to be a supermodel, when she hasn't got her nose in a book she's got it in front of the mirror practicing her supermodel poses. Tyler is 11 and is being home educated this year and really enjoying that. Tessa is 12 and in the throws of deciding which highschool she wants to attend next year. Jayden is 14 and also being home educated this year, he's into designing and programming RPG game sand spends a great deal of time on that. Rhys is 16 and I have no idea where he is, I have heard tale he resides somewhere down stairs and my husband has tried to convince me the hairy 6'5" beastman that occasionally roams in and raids our fridge is my baby but I really don't believe him. Pictures can be found here... www.picturetrail.com/andreas_family Andrea Goddess to 11 minions |
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Seth is um.. well he's 2, need I say more.
I hear ya, Lewis is definitely 2 as well - lol. He's recently started this freaky passing out from lack of oxygen when he cries which frightened the pants of us the first time it happened, I thought he was having a fit or something. The paediatrician has assured me he will grow out of it before the age of 5 so I'm holding her to her word. Wow, that sounds scary. the wallet was some kind of vinyl upholstery that I later found was ripped from the sun visor of my van interior grrr. LOL! my husband has tried to convince me the hairy 6'5" beastman that occasionally roams in and raids our fridge is my baby but I really don't believe him. 6 feet 5 - really? Does he still want to go in the military (Air Force I think it was)? Pictures can be found here... www.picturetrail.com/andreas_family Andrea Goddess to 11 minions Any plans for #12 yet? Sophie #4 due July 7, 2004 |
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Sophie wrote:
Wow, that sounds scary. It's not so scary now we know it's pretty normal toddler behavior, well normal as in some toddlers do it and it's not abnormal. It's just his crying technique is the type where he makes no noise and doesn't breath, which leads to him fainting. We just put him in the recovery position and he comes too after about 10-15 seconds, he's pretty disoriented when he does though and takes lots of comforting. It must be just as scary for him as it is for us. She said she had never seen a kid that still did it past age 5 so I guess they grow out of it. the wallet was some kind of vinyl upholstery that I later found was ripped from the sun visor of my van interior grrr. LOL! And they were so proud and delighted with them too...lol, I kind of new it looked familiar when presented with them and when I asked them where they got it from Rose launched into this wishy washy tale of finding it down the driveway by a tree so I pretty much new then I should brace myself...lol 6 feet 5 - really? Does he still want to go in the military (Air Force I think it was)? No he has his heart set on programming now. Coding is his life. You'd think he'd discovered radium or something the way he goes on about these program's he's made. But who knows maybe when he's out of his teens he may be able too combine the two. I think he'd do well in the military myself, as long as he doesn't get sent to any war or anything ;-) He can be in the military but his mummy said he has to stay at home. Andrea Goddess to 11 minions |
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Sophie wrote:
Any plans for #12 yet? Oops I wasn't ignoring you I just didn't see that bit. Umm no plans at this stage :-) Andrea Goddess to 11 minions |
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"Unadulterated Me" wrote in message ... Sophie wrote: Any plans for #12 yet? Oops I wasn't ignoring you I just didn't see that bit. Umm no plans at this stage :-) Andrea Goddess to 11 minions Lol. I did notice you didn't answer that |
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And not-so-new moms, whether you're a beloved member or lurking or
skimming or occasionally checking in, how is everything going with your families? One of the most valuable part of this board, I think, is the number of not-pregnant women who stay in the community, whether to give advice, follow friends' progress, live vicariously, or cheer each other on. So how are you all doing? I'm lurking, skimming and occasionally checking in, I just don't seem to have time to keep up with all I want to, my mail box is saying 343 unseen messages! I'm getting really broody for number 2, which is causing a few problems, I find it really difficult to see newborns and pregnant women and I'm feeling quite weepy. However having had a troublesome pregnancy followed by PPD which I'm just coming out of another child right now really isn't a good idea. Plus, I've got funding for my research, so I really need to get cracking and get my Ph.D. done. Nathanael is nearly 1, still looks like a rake, my friends 4.5month old now weighs almost the same as him. His personality is really developing, he's started playing jokes on us, like putting chocolate in our mouths and then taking it out and eating it himself! We're still breastfeeding, no plans to stop, but I'm not really sure what is happening, sometimes he is very keen, other times he's not really bothered. Anne |
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