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    Washable Nappy Kit bargain!

    Hi Everyone, I have a whole set of Little Lamb size 1 MICROFIBRE (fluffle) nappies to sell. They are in superb condition - still lovely and white - no stains - still super soft and fluffy. I've used these for Meadow but since someone bought me some of another brand at xmas I've decided to...
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    GIRLS 0-3mos, NEXT and GAP plus maternity - UPDATED 18.1.09

    EDITED TO ADD THAT THESE ITEMS ARE NOW ON EBAY INSTEAD SINCE I'VE ONLY SOLD ONE ITEM HERE ON THE FORUM. THANKS. I have some gorgeous clothes to sell - Meadow has hardly worn these and there are some lovely items. If you want several, let me know and I will include them for less postage...
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    How much expressed milk in a bottle?

    Hi, I just wondered how I can know how much breastmilk to put in a bottle for Meadow? I have been storing expressed milk and I don't have much idea how much she would take in ml's (or ounces). She is 2 months old and weighs 9lbs. Thanks Dawn
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    Cloth Nappy Question

    Hi Sorry I haven't posted much, I've been busy and each day I just long for sleep :sleep: Meadow still feeds every 3 hours day and night, sometimes she goes four at night. :sleep: I bought Littlelamb microfibre nappies for her (www.littlelamb.co.uk), and now she weighs 9lbs she can just...
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    This is doing my HEAD IN

    Hi Its 4.40am and I'm frustrated again... Basically Meadow keeps waking me up in the night to feed (squirming around, wriggling towards my breasts, making noise etc.) and when I try to feed her she goes immediately to sleep. Then if I place her down again she starts making noise again to...
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    BF Question -lop sided breasts! + other questions

    Hi One of my boobs is bigger and fuller than the other. Meadow prefers this boob because presumably the milk flows better from it (?) she fusses on the other boob. My question is: if I let her feed more from this boob will it fill up more and be even more uneven (bigger than the other)...
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    Why can't I breastfeed? UD pg 2 - I'm doing it!!!

    Firstly, I'm sorry if you're all totally sick of me and my threads recently. I REALLY want to breastfeed and its killing me that I can't. Meadow actually latched a few days ago and fed, but since then hasn't!!! I'm so down about it. I've followed advice. I'm expressing to keep up / build...
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    Does anyone else feel like this?

    Hi I don't want to be miserable ... but god I'm feeling emotional and SOOOOOO TIRED I sometimes feel like I don't want to "do" the next feed. or I sit here wondering what anyone can DO which will help this situation Where is the magic cure which means I can get some sleep? :? and why is...
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    Oh God! Am I a bad mum? So fed up

    Hi I posted about my breastfeeding problems before... Its ***really*** upsetting me now and I'm finding it difficult to deal with emotionally. On the advice of the midwife we supplemented Meadow with formula because she was jaundiced and my milk never came in. I am expressing but am only...
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    Making nights easier?!

    Hi We are OK in the daytime.... but at night I'm finding things difficult to cope with. Meadow is up every 1.5 hours for feeds / changes and it seems like every night is SO LONG... Come morning things are better again but how can I help myself make nights easier? Thanks in advance and heres...
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    Major BF problem feeling really crap - update pg 2

    Hi Meadow didn't latch from birth and I didn't produce colostrum....seriously none coming out .... So 24-48 hours after birth MW said she was jaundiced and introduced formula via a syringe. Since then I've done everything I can to increase supply and have got *some* milk but hand expressing...
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    I have put up my birth story

    Hi My story is in announcements. I have included all the gory details ! LOL and pics Dawn x
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    Meadow Joanne Armstrong - 29.08.08. Birth Story with PICS

    This is the story of the birth of Meadow Joanne on Friday 29th of August - born at home with no interventions. I have not minced my words and I've included details which I didn't know myself before labour! :) :wink: At 5.30am I woke feeling strong tightenings of my womb along with a...
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    Daffodil has had her baby!!! now with pic!!!!

    This is Dawns other half, Gary - I thought I would let you all know that Meadow (our Daughter) was born at 5.22 this afternoon at home in her birthing pool without any interventions or drugs (other than Gas and Air). Meadow weighed 6lb 7oz and is the most beautiful girl (other than Dawn) that I...
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    I might be in labour

    Hi ! I'm having contractions which are painful.... since 5.30am The last two were 4 mins apart. ARGH Dawn
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    Nothing coming out of my boobs?

    Hi I'm just wondering.... should I have colostrum coming out of my boobs at all? I don't even get any if I squeeze. I really want to breastfeed and its making me anxious that I won't have anything to give to my baby when she is born. :? I know proper "milk" doesn't come in for 3 days but...
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    Breastfeeding protest at McDonalds

    Breastfeeding mothers stage protest over ban at McDonald's A group of mothers staged a protest at a branch of McDonald's after one of them was asked to leave for breastfeeding her baby. By Richard Savill Last Updated: 10:37PM BST 18 Jul 2008 The fast food chain has apologized to Maddie...
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    Did you prepare for labour in any way?

    Hi Mums I'm listening to a relaxation and deep hypnosis every day. The hypnosis gives you suggestions about the birth and says things like "you will cope with birth very well" and "you are looking forward to the next contraction" (that last one makes me lol :rotfl: ) Did you prepare for...
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    Pregnancy - A wonderful experience

    I posted this in 3rd tri and then thought people in this part of the forum might like it. Tell me to shut up if you like. Pregnancy is amazing. I love being pregnant. The physical state of pregnancy offers so many things to enjoy and be in awe of. I wonder at the fact that this baby...
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    Pregnancy - A wonderful experience

    I posted this in 3rd tri and then thought people in this part of the forum might like it. Tell me to shut up if you like. :oops: Pregnancy is amazing. I love being pregnant. The physical state of pregnancy offers so many things to enjoy and be in awe of. I wonder at the fact that this...
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