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08-9-2008 - 2 months & a bit ;)

My mood while writing this blog: ok

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Hey All...

Apologies for being so scarce. It's 03:27 here, and Slevin has just gone down after his feed, so I thought I'd pop in and update... new photo's to follow.

Things have been a bit wild to say the least... my mom was here for two weeks - I LOVED seeing her, but also loved putting her ass back on a plane, if you get the drift lol. My sister was also here for 2 days to see Slevin... her interest lasted all of 15 minutes and I think we saw her for about 3 hours in total over 2 days - all of which were totally miserable. Go figure. My mother in law is here in 3 weeks and I'm REALLY not looking forward to that... thankfully though, neither is J, so we're in the same boat and able to support each other.

Otherwise Slevin is the most amazing baby boy - all smiles and has started a quiet giggle... my heart just melts for him. The downside is I'm really tired, even though he now goes down for anywhere from 2 - 4 hours when he sleeps. His awake periods are getting longer, and I'm loving them, but it's really hard on me, as I'm not getting as much sleep, and it's a bit draining to be the ecstatic, ever-so-happy-smiley mom all the time. His preferred sleeping position is still on me though... but I've figured out it's not so much about sleeping ON me, it's about sleeping on his belly... which I of course never do, unless I'm there to watch him all the time... and desperate, as an unfortunate side effect is that if I put him to sleep on his back (swaddled or not) he'll only sleep for 20 minutes, then is up all over again. I find myself caving and letting him sleep on me just so I can get some sleep. Tomorrow he starts going for his naps in his cot, as he's now getting too big for his moses basket.... a very tall baby! I hope to have him sleeping comfortably in his cot in the next week or two - fingers crossed! He's in 3 - 6 month clothing, and has been since 9 weeks, and even most of the 3 - 6 month clothing I have for him is too short in the torso or the sleeves... there's only 1 store here that makes them big enough for him.

On a more depressing note, and a great reason for my absence too, is that I have had to give up breastfeeding, and he's now a formula baby 24/7. The minute I began supplementing with formula, my production fell through the floor, despite pumping to try and keep it up, but since I had not been producing enough for his demand in the week before to begin with, this meant that I was definitely not making enough anymore, especially since he'd feed off both breasts, empty me, and then still go for 90 - 100ml of a bottle. I went to my doctor, but they don't have anything here which can help to increase production. It really got me down and depressed me... I so miss it, I really do, but have to do what's right for him and not what's right for my own state of emotions. Anyway, so he's been a formula baby for just over a week now, and it's going really well, and my own state of mind is getting a little better every day, knowing that there's always enough for him when he's hungry has taken a lot of the stress away from me, and I'm quite enjoying the mobility and ease which comes with bottle feeding. He demanded so much of me when I was breastfeeding that I rarely if ever left the house. I'm also really enjoying having a satisfied baby, but I do miss the "instant" availability of breastfeeding. I wish I could have done it for longer, but alas, it wasn't meant to be. maybe with the next one!

My weight loss has ground to a halt, and is becoming more of a mental issue for me, but at least now I'm able to start in earnest without worrying how too much exercise etc will affect milk production, and can use aids if I feel I need them... My best friend's wedding is confirmed for 24 April next year - I MUST lose it before then!

That's it for now- I'll be on again soon!

Love you all.

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2 Comments on 2 months & a bit ;)


martina26 - Saturday, 20 Sep
A few tid bits of advice...1) always buy there clothes big n comfy b/c they will not sleep well or may cry out suddenly b/c their clothes are aggitating. 2) dont feel too bad over the breastfeeding issue. I went thr that with my 2nd. As soon as we went on vacation with the fam over 4th of July he got spoiled on the bottle and my supply went down. Lastly, a baby will tell u how they like to sleep. My first only on the belly, my 2nd on his back on a slight incline b/c of reflux. The concern usually lies in homes where ppl smoke in the house b/c exhaled smoke settles in the middle just about where the crib rests. Plus, my son, when he nursed!!!, would sleep in the bed with me til he was about 6-8 weeks. U should start breaking about that time, b/c thhen they can get too comfortable with the situation. My weight loss has slacked off as well. Im at the last 8-10 pounds.but have no motivation to work out. Ur doing great!!! Never feel guilty for stealing a nap here n there. And remember when in doubt. Babies cry...its what they do best. If ur hitting wits end, the babies clean, fed, dry, and has pooed and still upset. Take them to the cry room for 30 minutes and take a breather, have a glass of wine to relax and then go back to ur sweet baby. I just tried this theory with my 2nd not my first and it really works. different strokes for different folks tho. Wishing u n ur fam the best ;).

RosieB - Monday, 8 Sep
Hi there stranger! Glad everythings fine yr side. I know what u mean about having yr family around. Its gr8 seeing them but things can get too much after a while! I have little over a week to go and wish my mom was here. We do sms regulary but its not the same.