Hey Guys, Forgotten Me Already

[phleb]

I have had only 5 solid hours of sleep, can you believe it since my Polly was born. Still no proper name, but she is amazing, and i just cant get enough of her, wish now i didn't have to share her with daddy, as he is just as besotted as i am.

Was annoyed last night, had baby blues for a few days, and him not asking me how i was did upset me. Relationship not great with hubby, but at least amicable and not fighting and still in the same house. He seems so besotted with Polly that he has no time to argue with me, and to be fair, he has been 'normal' as opposed to what he was like before.

My other two kiddies love her, no jealousy in the house at all.

I would like to ask a few questions.

1. I am combining feeding, breast at night and bit of both during day, is this ok?.
2. She was sick yesterday, looked like about 5 ounce milk that she threw up? is this normal, it was normal sick, not projectile. She does get sick some evenings, i think it might be over feeding? can that happen, i feed her every time she cries, and change her at every feed.

Other than the above, i happen to be doing just fine, although very nervous at the beginning.

Thank you again for everyone's support before, during and after the birth. Without your support i would have messed up big time, always had you all to turn to when i was low and in a dark place. Thank you, thank you, thank you.xxxxxx

[sherrardk]

Glad to hear everything is going well even if you are knackered. I think if I had a newborn in the house now it would finish me off. xxx

[jno]

jno jnr used to throw up a lot - we had to wear towels when feeding him. Years later he needed grommets in his ears, and I suspect there was some sort of connection - something to do with the whole swallowing/sucking/yawning thing, which involves the ears. Also we should perhaps have been alerted that he didn't seem to hear very well, but we just thought he wasn't paying attention. No big deal but just something to keep half an eye open for as she grows. We were too inexperienced to realise.

[Cloverjo]

My son always brought something back up after feeding. Quite normal, and he is now a strapping six-footer, so didn't do him any harm. As you say it's not projectile, there's nothing to worry about.
I think combining feeding is fine too. Can your OH give her a bottle at night so you can get a bit more sleep?

[andy-hughes]

Congratulations on your new arrival!

Get as much advice as you can from qualified people - nothing is wasted.

Regards feeding - a baby's digestive system is still forming after birth, so vomiting is perfectly normal.

It's impossible to over-feed her, if she doesn't want it, she won't take it - very simple.

Stay in touch - plenty of experienced parents on here to help you out.

[jno]

yes, should have added that jno jnr is now 6 foot 2. Still has sinus problems, all the same.

[anneasquith]

oh, a new born baby, fabulous.

[DTCwordfan]

Glad to hear the babe and you are doing well.....I wouldn't get too upset with hubby as it is change all around - for all in the house. Keeping calm and not getting emotional on either side is crucial. Chances are that you may have forgotten something too, but really it's not worth getting het up as it's the wee one and the other two in your life that really matter at the moment, then things grow back between you. I'm not saying not to talk about it, but I would say for both of you to chose your moments well, perhaps over a wee bit of your own time and over a glass of wine.

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[murraymints]

Ah...Polly phleb.....cootchy coo.....all quite normal..Well done xx

[ummmm]

It's a good idea to combine bottle and breast. I tried my son on a bottle when he was about 6 months old and he absolutely refused to take it. It was breast or nothing.

With my younger son I gave him one bottle a day.

My daughter used to puke from one feed to the next and despite what Andy says the health visitor said I was over feeding her, or in her words....your baby is greedy. I think some babies, especially breast fed ones, are comforted by feeding and use the boob like a dummy, then puke up the excess.

Anyway...I'm glad you're happy...and remember to chill and enjoy this precious time as it doesn't last very long, unfortunately.

[pixie373]

All sounds fine to me. Just enjoy, phleb xx

[B00]

Still think you should stick with Polly as her real name anyway, it's a gorgeous name, and unusual (nowadays) without being 'out there'.

you sound like you're doing a wonderful job with her, don't stress, and as ummmm says, enjoy those wonderful baby days, they really don't last long. Before you know it they're hulking, sulking teens who think even looking at you is hard work :-(

Any chance of a photo so we can get even mushier?

[phleb]

Boo, sorry he won't allow me to post pics. Not even on my facebook page. He's very old fashioned like that. I wish I could because I would love u to see her. I dont want to rock the boat with him just yet, maybe if things settle down I may get one up at some point. Xx Thank you everyone.I feel like shes my first as there's a bit of a gap between both younger ones so hence I panic abt every little thing..shes a happy content baby..ooh I love her so much :)

[B00]

Ahhh, don't worry about the photo, kinda understand his reluctance to post pics, it's no biggy.

Isn't it weird how a gap between children can make the latter seem like you're doing it all for the very first time? There's a gap of 16 years between my two, and it really was starting from scratch there!

And lastly, once again- stick with Polly, lovely name :-)

[jno]

agree with B00, Polly's a nice name.

(It used to come from Molly, which was short for either Mary or Margaret, I think, but it's long since been a name in its own right.)

[phleb]

Yep polly it is...it suits her. X

[B00]

Yay!

Now iv'e won on the Polly front...I think Polly Boo has a nice ring to it!

;-)

[Ann]

Brought back memories of my Dad - that was my nickname through my childhood - Polly Anna :)

Congratulations again Phleb - treasure her. x

[phleb]

Boo....don't push it. Lol. X
Ann its good to have memories. X