@watermelon sugar Massive congratulations. Agreed with others, take it slowly… and lactulose!!!
New baby and post birth advice #58 Where have all the dummies gone?!
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week 13 and starting to feel the effects of broken sleep... The adrenaline is definitely wearing off
my son has started self soothing at 4 months, it’s so bittersweet though as much as i am happy im not living with my back on fire from rocking him constantly in my arms it’s like the first step of him not needing me so much 
Oh my goodness doesn't a full night sleep do wonders! Baby flower had conjunctivitis last month, started this month with tonsillitis, and she's finally finally got over both and has slept through 2 nights now! So happy I could cry 
she is however now 11 months old and her NINTH tooth is coming through which I think is ridiculous to be honest, give me a break kid 
In other news, I've been exclusively pumping for almost the year now and I am so ready to finish, but how do you go about weaning off pumping? I'd ideally like to finish by the time she's one so we can switch to cows milk and she doesn't seem to have any allergies so hoping there's no issues but have a bit of freezer stock in case!
she is however now 11 months old and her NINTH tooth is coming through which I think is ridiculous to be honest, give me a break kid In other news, I've been exclusively pumping for almost the year now and I am so ready to finish, but how do you go about weaning off pumping? I'd ideally like to finish by the time she's one so we can switch to cows milk and she doesn't seem to have any allergies so hoping there's no issues but have a bit of freezer stock in case!
I limited pumping sessions to 10 mins and started cutting down 1 session per week. I did it very gradually as I didn’t want a massive hormone drop! I eventually stopped getting anything from one side and less than an ounce from the other.Oh my goodness doesn't a full night sleep do wonders! Baby flower had conjunctivitis last month, started this month with tonsillitis, and she's finally finally got over both and has slept through 2 nights now! So happy I could cry
In other news, I've been exclusively pumping for almost the year now and I am so ready to finish, but how do you go about weaning off pumping? I'd ideally like to finish by the time she's one so we can switch to cows milk and she doesn't seem to have any allergies so hoping there's no issues but have a bit of freezer stock in case!
Firstly that is amazing that you've pumped for so long! I was so over it by 4 monthsOh my goodness doesn't a full night sleep do wonders! Baby flower had conjunctivitis last month, started this month with tonsillitis, and she's finally finally got over both and has slept through 2 nights now! So happy I could cry
In other news, I've been exclusively pumping for almost the year now and I am so ready to finish, but how do you go about weaning off pumping? I'd ideally like to finish by the time she's one so we can switch to cows milk and she doesn't seem to have any allergies so hoping there's no issues but have a bit of freezer stock in case!
Definitely do it gradually because I found the engorgement real at times and was so tempted to pump for relief. I agree with cutting down time first and then sessions
He will always need youmy son has started self soothing at 4 months, it’s so bittersweet though as much as i am happy im not living with my back on fire from rocking him constantly in my arms it’s like the first step of him not needing me so much
Does he want to have a chat to my 5 month old because I'd also like to not have back pain 24/7my son has started self soothing at 4 months, it’s so bittersweet though as much as i am happy im not living with my back on fire from rocking him constantly in my arms it’s like the first step of him not needing me so much
Baby Lava can’t stand being rocked since about 6 weeks. He’s now 10 weeks. He also hates cradle hold and only likes being held so he can see over my shoulder lol. His main comfort is the boob (doing laid back feed or cross cradles if im out and about) but honestly know I need to break this association as it makes me the only person who can do anything. He has started trying to suck his thumb but the silly moo can’t always coordinate his thumb into his mouth so gets even more hysterical. Hoping this helps once he can otherwise I’m thinking trying to rock him while feeding (if possible lol) to build in another layer of comfort?
Bit of a silly question but when you're putting sun cream on babies to go to nursery, do you also put it on their face? I worry it would get rubbed off with wiping his nose etc. We pretty much kept baby L out of the sun last summer and I haven't had to think about it yet 
because he has learned to sit up/hold a toy/feed himself and he says "well I am 40 and I still need my Mum"
About once a week I wail to my husband "the baby doesn't need me any more"He will always need you
because he has learned to sit up/hold a toy/feed himself and he says "well I am 40 and I still need my Mum" @fairylights2000 yes we put on face so there’s at least a base. Nursery will then top up before they go outside.
Congratulations! You've been through a lot so I'm glad you've got support, and although it's tough try to do as little as possible for a few days so your body can crack on with healingSo last night when I came on and said I had to stay in hospital - about an hour later they said I could go home! I’d only had my emergency section at 1:27am and we were told we can go home at 8pm and we were gone by 9:30. They did make us wait a while because they put on all the paperwork that she is a boy. She is definitely a she
Thank you for all of your advice, I’ve took all of it on board!
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Baby bandit turned one yesterday! We had a little party at home and he was so excited by everything
absolutely exhausted today so we're having a quiet day at home playing with his new toys! I can't believe my little baby is one Happy birthday for yesterday baby bandit!Congratulations! You've been through a lot so I'm glad you've got support, and although it's tough try to do as little as possible for a few days so your body can crack on with healing
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Baby bandit turned one yesterday! We had a little party at home and he was so excited by everything
Thank you!Happy birthday for yesterday baby bandit!
Just booked his one year jabs and the only time they can do is the Friday before he starts his settling in week at nursery - that could be interesting
I do, she ends up looking like a glazed donutBit of a silly question but when you're putting sun cream on babies to go to nursery, do you also put it on their face? I worry it would get rubbed off with wiping his nose etc. We pretty much kept baby L out of the sun last summer and I haven't had to think about it yet
About once a week I wail to my husband "the baby doesn't need me any more"
And awwwww Mr L!!!!!! That’s so sweet!
Finally got baby L's 1 year review done ... HV rang at 5.30 last night asking if we could come in today at 2pm!! I guess someone suddenly realised 15.5 months was a bit late for a 12 month review he's 13.2kg which explains why my back hurts
there's a lot happening around the 1 year mark!
he's 13.2kg which explains why my back hurts Lol we had similar, baby L's jabs were part way through his settling in week, which was also the same week as his birthdayThank you!
Just booked his one year jabs and the only time they can do is the Friday before he starts his settling in week at nursery - that could be interesting
there's a lot happening around the 1 year mark!I've my three month check tomorrow with the public health nurse ..honestly where does the time go
How did he get on with the jabs, and with going into nursery while recovering?!Finally got baby L's 1 year review done ... HV rang at 5.30 last night asking if we could come in today at 2pm!! I guess someone suddenly realised 15.5 months was a bit late for a 12 month review
Lol we had similar, baby L's jabs were part way through his settling in week, which was also the same week as his birthday
Glad you got the review but bloody hell that's lax of them haha!
So pleased to have you and baby with us @watermelon sugar ! Take it easy, and ask away here. The rest of this thread is a font of knowledge, I just moan 
Thank you @WeepingCassandra !!
I’m just in the baby bubble atm
We didn’t think she would be so small - she came at 36 weeks 4 days so she’s just classed as prem, she’s so tiny, 5lb 1oz!!! My sister came round this evening with loads of tiny clothes we were SO unprepared I felt awful. Her first outfit was swinging from her My partner went out on a mad dash on Monday for some tiny babygrows but God I forgot how fast the clothes get used. So we’ve got a few to get us through now My friend also bought us a Mcdonald’s as a birth gift and my sister bought us a pasta bake! Who needs gifts for the baby when you’ve got food!!!
Thanks for making me so welcome
I’m just in the baby bubble atm
We didn’t think she would be so small - she came at 36 weeks 4 days so she’s just classed as prem, she’s so tiny, 5lb 1oz!!! My sister came round this evening with loads of tiny clothes we were SO unprepared I felt awful. Her first outfit was swinging from her My partner went out on a mad dash on Monday for some tiny babygrows but God I forgot how fast the clothes get used. So we’ve got a few to get us through now My friend also bought us a Mcdonald’s as a birth gift and my sister bought us a pasta bake! Who needs gifts for the baby when you’ve got food!!!Thanks for making me so welcome
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