Hi thanks for asking after me!
Our gorgeous baby daughter was born on sunday morning 26th march (mothers day!) at 5:12am. We have called her Lola and she has my partners surname as we are getting married next year. I had to have a c- section as she was breech. She weighed 9lbs and was only 38weeks!!!! I dread to think how big she would have been if I had been 2 weeks late!!!
She is so gorgeous she has a full hair of hair!!!
She isnt breastfeeding very well at all I am still waiting for my milk to come in and I have had to give her formula which I have shed a few tears about
I only came out of hospital this evening and I wanted to stay longer as I just didnt feel ready to come home.
But we are so grateful and so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter and I just cant believe how much in love I am!
__________________ Naomi 24, Chris 28, DD Lola
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I love the name you have picked and baby girls are just fabuolous.
Breast feeding is hard those first few days, but it wont always be like that. Put her to the breast as often as you can, don't worry about anything else, just snuggle with your wonderful baby. Once your milk comes in things will change.
What a wonderful Mothers Day for you.
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Thank you Debbie for my sig!
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Do what you can with the breastfeeding, but don't beat yourself up about. Some babies take to it, others don't. Dara didn't and I spent far too long feeling guilty about it. I had to express for her and top up with formula.
I second what Deeds said....baby girls are fantastic! Enjoy the magic of your wonderful bundle. Looking forward to seeing you and reading your birth story on the Mommy Board!
Take care, and well done and you know we are if you need anything....first couple of weeks are SUCH hard work. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Thanks- I am having to express and top her up with formula- she wont take the breast at all. I keep crying about it I just want the best for her I have been to breastfeeding clinic every day but even they cant get her on the breast.
I dont want her to have formula but it is looking like I dont get much of a choice- its so sad- I keep thinking people will think Im a bad mother when they see me giving her forumla etc and Im embarrased to have it in the supermarket trolley! Its so stupid as in the circumstances I know Im doing the best for her. I didnt even know I minded that much about her having breast milk until she was actually here and now I just cant stop thinking about it.
These few days have been SO hard- everyone told us it was hard when you coem home from hospital- but I certainly didnt expect this! Im absolutly shattered- everyone wants to come and visit- I think we are going to have a houseful at the weekend- lets just hope they help out a bit instead of sitting drinking tea the whole time!!
__________________ Naomi 24, Chris 28, DD Lola
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(((HUGS))) Sorry, I didn't log on til tonight and only saw this now.... You are doing the very best you can for Lola. I tried and tried too so I know how upsetting it is. When you look at the actual statistics, very few babies are actually breastfed. We are conditioned to think that it's the most natural thing in the world, that as soon as they are born they will take to the breast without any problems. We are told that it is best for baby, best for us, cheaper, healthier etc, etc. What we are not told is that it's bloody hard to master, it hurts like hell and there are some babies who just won't latch on. Express what you can and give that to her and you will be giving her a fantastic start... We hired an electric pump and pumped from both breasts at the same time...saves so much time! There's nothing else you can do hun. You are a great mum for trying so hard. Here's a secret I've been harbouring....I love formula feeding. Denis can have the pleasure of feeding her, I don't need to get my boobs out in public, it's handy and convenient. I love it so much that if our next baby (fingers crossed) doesn't latch on in the first few days I'll go straight to formula. Lola will be fine and you will be too.
The visits will die down soon enough. If people ask if they can help ask them to make you a couple of dinners for the freezer. Rota your visitors in and don't be afraid to play up how tired you are so they'll get the message and get lost!!!
Hi thanks for your reply.
We are just giving her expressed breast milk now- I have hired an electric pump from the NCT and am milking myself every few hours! Its a lot of hassle but at least she is getting the breast milk and Im happy with it. And at least my DP can feed her too!
I am feeling alot better about things now- the hormonal surges have subsided and we are settling into a routine. Although my section scar opened up yesterday so ended up back in hospital being patched up again....
__________________ Naomi 24, Chris 28, DD Lola
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Naomi....are you still there.... 
