Early on I was reluctant and ashamed to ask for help. But my hand was forced. I had amazing help from my family and best friend in the early days when Violet would scream for 12hrs a day and I physically couldn't care for Henry too. As our journey has progressed I have accepted and … Continue reading A plea for help
Tag: #feedingissues
Hardest by far
When you've reach a breaking point it seems that all hope is lost, you've failed. The worst part, it's not you that you've failed, it's your precious daughter. Since being born it has been a monumental daily effort to hydrate our sweet girl. No suckle reflex meant months of licking the teat and feeds lasting … Continue reading Hardest by far
Let talk about poo
A little off the usual beaten track of the blog, this post is not for the faint of heart or squeamish. Violet has never been "normal" when it comes to number twos. After birth she didn't pass meconium for 2-3 days. Which I learnt on our most recent hospital visit isn't normal.... Once home, Violet … Continue reading Let talk about poo
Family is everything
My family - my parents, brother and sister and law. They are beyond amazing. During our hospital stay they came as much as they could, brought us food, drinks, held Violet and Henry. Tried to feed Violet, brought us tiny baby clothes and micro nappies. Everything I had packed in my hospital bag was too … Continue reading Family is everything
