20-4-2009 - 6-8 week check-up

My mood while writing this blog: Happy

I took Ben to the Doctors for our 6-8 week check-up this morning. I wasn't sure what to expect.. It seemed that she just wanted to know if I was coping, both physically and emotionally. I explained that the thrush on Ben's tongue STILL hasn't cleared up + it continues to affect breastfeeding as my nips are soooooo sore!!! Although the last few days, I have been able to focus on TV programmes I'm watching rather than the pain. Hopefully that's a good sign. She has switched our medication from Daktarin to Nystatin so fingers crossed that will clear us both up!

She checked Ben's development so far + said that she was very happy with his progress. He's so strong. He was holding his head up pretty well from day one but now he has a good look around + tummy time is so funny - I can see him beginning to crawl in no time!! Eeek!! I was walking at 9 months so maybe Ben will follow in my footsteps! I better get baby-proofing!

Oh I've also decided to go on the mini-pill. I didn't fancy any of the more long-term contraceptives..Don't get me wrong, I'm in no hurry to have any more (especially as I'm still living with my parents!!) I just don't like the idea of them personally. I'm hoping I won't get too many side-effects. When I was on the combined pill I bloated out + looked terrible!! That was why I stopped taking it, which resulted in the arrival of my beautiful baby boy..so I can't complain too much!

Hope everyone is alright + enjoying motherhood / pregnancy!

Becca x