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Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
Message to all This may be interesting to some of you. Seema`s email is seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com

Hi there,

I work for a television production company based in the UK . We are currently making a documentary for ITV1 exploring the issues surrounding pregnancy and eating disorders. The film will be a thoughtful and insightful look into this extremely sensitive subject.

We’re in the research stage of our production and very keen to chat to women who are, or have been, pregnant whilst having an eating disorder.

If you’re interested in having a chat or finding out more about our documentary, it would be really great to hear from you. All communication would be in complete confidence.

You can contact me on: seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com

Sx

tandiann - Monday, 6 October
What it is is a guy who shows you different things that make the baby feel like they are still connected. There are 5 things that he shows you, most of which seem like 'duh' but they are not exactly what you might think. THere is swaddling, but really tight and no free limbs. I was shocked at how snug he wrapped those babies. Then there is side/stomach. Basically he holds them facing out but on their side or stomach and they almost immediatly settle down. Then there is Shooshing. He says that your womb is as loud as a vacuum so going shhhhhh rather loud in their ear while crying and wrapped up and layed on their side makes them feel relaxed. The next I think is called swinging but really it's not. He has the baby held in his arm and jiggles them just to that their little head just bobbs a bit. He also says once they are calm that you can put them is a swing at a fast speed to keep them calm. The last thing is suck and that one is a no brainer. Nurse or pacify them. He will do all 5 things at once and I tell you these kids knock out like nothing I have ever seen. I probably didn't describe it well enough but that is the basic idea. The 5 S's. Swaddle, stomach/side, shoosh, swing and suck. Hope it helps. Ours will nap for an hour on her own if we do all this for her. She is not a pacifyer fan though. If we just get through this first bit to where they sleep through the night we will be just fine.

mommyofthreetobe - Sunday, 5 October
I have posted new pics on my page. Hope every one is doing great.

tandiann - Sunday, 5 October
I agree. My 1st slept with us and weaned himself to his crib at 5 months. He wanted more space. I just can't think that you can expect them to sleep alone when they have been with you thier entire existence. I think if you sleep light enough not to roll on your baby then that is no thing to have them with you. We rented 'the happiest baby on the block' tonight and watched it and I am gonna give that method a shot. That and I cut out dairy for the day to see if that made a difference. My mom is convinced that is the issue and it is 9:45pm and she is not crying yet so it could be. That would stink cuz I love to drink milk. I live on the stuff. But I would give anything for a good nights sleep. I'll let you know how the movie works out for us, I have heard a lot of good things about it.

mountainmama - Sunday, 5 October
maybe try online? how old is your little one? cute pics!

m0th3r2b - Saturday, 4 October
We're great! He's almost a week old and i'm slowly getting the hang of things. I'm so in awe of him it's such an amzazing feeling. I was able to run some errands yesterday with Adam and we went out for a bit to eat at a restaurant for the first time with our boy. It was so nice getting out of the house! I fed him at the table before i ate and he slept in his carry cot as we munched on some yummy fish and chips. One lady was suprised how young he was and the fact that he was out. We needed to goto the doctors for a follow up and everything is fantastic. He's up a couple of ounces and is healthy. I'm so amazed at how often a new born eats. I've already experienced the projectile poo and getting peed on lol. I laughed so hard it hurt my belly I'm lovin this motherhood stuff although it's a ton of work. How's Gary? Dang..I'm baffled as to how you can manage a new born and be a mother to 4 others. You are a SUPER STAR!! What's your secret?

tandiann - Saturday, 4 October
Ok so i am going thru the same thing. THe past week she has been up until at least midnight crying and carrying on and then all night only sleeping for short periods of time. And my Dh has learned how to sleep right through all the crying. I am beat and he comes home from work and takes a nap for himself. Nice, right? I was so ticked. He works on computers, it's not like he is breaking his back digging holes all day, I want a nap. And she slept so well yesterday but I had a dr appointment and then we met dad for lunch so by the time I could have taken a nap, it was 4pm and time to get dinner started. So no sleep for the weary is my lifes motto now. Some good ol' sunshine would sure be good about now. And DH has to work this Saturday and next so that is throwing off our groove now too. Life is going so slowly for me right now. I just keep saying that it doesn't last forever, it will be over soon. Here's hoping, huh?

Judesmama - Saturday, 4 October
My kids were homeschooled for many years, this would have been their 3rd year at the Christian school. I am hopeful that they will be able to go back next year. Did Gary end up sleeping well for you last night? Poor baby...and yes, if you are stressed he can tell.

mountainmama - Saturday, 4 October
it's a book by elizabeth pantley. "the no cry sleep solution--gentle ways to help your baby sleep through the night" it's really helped me out trying to get my baby sleeping. she goes down much quicker now & stays asleep longer after i started doing some of the tricks in the book. : )

Judesmama - Friday, 3 October
LOL...I wish I could squeeze in more things! It wasn't like that when my kids were small, though!!! They are 12, 11, 10 and 4 1/2 now, so they help a lot with the baby. Next week I start homeschooling them...finances got too tight to continue to send them to private school right now. They are in grades 8, 7 and 5...so add that to my to-do list!

Judesmama - Friday, 3 October
You can go to my page and find out all about me and my hobbies! 25 years is such a long time, maybe you can try to find her...the internet makes it so easy these days!

Judesmama - Friday, 3 October
Well, I can certainly nderstand you being very tired...LOL!!!! 10 minutes isn't bad at all. We have a nursery at church for moms to nurse in and they can leave their kids with a nursery worker during the church service. I'm in charge of the nursery at our church. I hope they would have something like that for you. I have never been to another country (besides Canada, does that count?) I would love to go to Australia, too!

professorpreggers - Friday, 3 October
 Oh, he's such a love!!!!

Judesmama - Friday, 3 October
OH! Thanks for answering my nosy questions! LOL So even if I did find a church for you, it could be far away and you wouldn't be able to get there, so that's good to know! We know missionaries in Benin, South Africa and in the Congo. Africa seems like an amazing place! Do you like living there? Have you ever been to the US?

I'm glad Gary finally let you get some rest! I remember what it was like when I nursed...I was a zombie!

m0th3r2b - Friday, 3 October
Pics and birth story on my page.

m0th3r2b - Friday, 3 October
Labour was long and he never desended and I never dialated. NO progress what so ever. So yeh..i'm doing fine so long as pain killers are in me. He's so amazing all the pain and waiting was worth it! Hope little Gary is doing awesome

Judesmama - Friday, 3 October
Well, dearie when you get the chance go check that church out! Do you have to walk everywhere? Have you lived in Johannesburg all your life? Where does your family live? Sorry for all the questions, I'm fascinated with life in other countries!

Judesmama - Thursday, 2 October
I can't imagine how hard it is for you to have all of this on your shoulders day after day. I will just have to pray extra hard, I will also let my church know that my friend Rosie in South Africa needs lots of prayer, OK????? If I were there I would help you out! Do you have any nearby friends or family that help you and can watch the kids from time to time? Do you have a church? If you don't already go to church I could find a good one in your area...we know lots of Christians and missionaries around the world. It would help you so much if you could be around other Christians to talk to and lean on, I know it would be a blessing for you!

Judesmama - Thursday, 2 October
I understand completely about being worn out, it's because you are nursing! I nursed my first 4 kids, but not this time and I feel so much better not nursing. You can't get any rest when you are nursing, it's endless. I am not a good milk producer so my babies didn't grow well and ended up on formula eventually. I decided to not even try this time and I am soooo happy, Jude is getting big and chubby! I am also now on blood thinners for a blood clot I developed after delivering him, and wouldn't be able to nurse with that anyway. My kids are such a big help to me. They are 12, 11, 10 and 4 and do housework and help with the baby, it's such a blessing. My hubby is a major help, too! Keep me informed on what you decide to do and how things go...I'll keep praying...{{{HUGS 2 U 2!!!}}}

Judesmama - Thursday, 2 October
I am so happy that you have God to help you in all of this. I will pray for your husband's salvation, and I have been praying for you every day. What a sweet family you have. I have 5 kids, too. They are a blessing. I hope you get a chance to get to the clinic soon...no more babies, right? TTYS, hun!

ChristineA - Thursday, 2 October
Hi there,

Just keep going! Your milk is probably fine. Just make sure you eat lots and drink lots. Growth spurts can last a few days. If your nipples are getting real sore see the doctor to make sure that it's not thrush. I had the same thing happen to me and it was thrush...it was very painful and did make me think there was something wrong. Mind you, there was something wrong with the way she was sucking...it turns out my baby had a very weak latch...and that's why my baby was taking sooooooo long to eat and never seemed satisfied. If you do decide to pump, keep in mind that it is an art all on its own. When I started pumping I almost had to get into a meditative state to be able to get anything out...now after some practice it comes out easier. Good luck and don't give up!

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