radnrach

I'm so glad you started this thread - it feels like such a taboo thing to ask/talk about to me. There is so much conflicting information about this on the internet, and I've been unsure what to believe! I've been feeling guilty for indulging in the second glass of wine, and have also felt guilty if it's more than 2 nights a week! But I definitely think that if little one is asleep for at least 4 hours in the evening, if I have a couple of glasses after he's just eaten then surely that should be okay? It's good to read other people think the same thing.

The way I know is because he stops swallowing, and when I squeeze, nothing comes out :( I'll have a read of that site, thanks for the link. And Ruth_Baldock, thanks for the tips, I'll give them a try!

Since I got such good advice last time I asked about breastfeeding, I thought I'd give this question a go... My little one is 9 weeks old, and breastfed only. He's gaining good weight, and he has a good amount of poops and pees in his nappy. Problem is, my milk supply seems to be pretty low in the evening, which means he ends up trying to feed most of the evening, and getting pretty little out of me. Not only is this frustrating for him, but I can do little else except try and feed him! Recently, I've started pumping in the morning and then in the evenings when there's absolutely no milk and he's starving, at least I have some for him. This usually works because he's nice and full and satisfied after the bottle. However, sometimes I don't have enough time to pump in the morning, and sometimes he's still hungry after giving the bottle. Is there anyway to get my milk supply up in the evenings? Has anybody had experience with this? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

I also used bio oil from 3 months on until 6 weeks after the birth, and haven't gotten any stretchmarks, it seemed to work for me!

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! At least I know I don't need to be too worried, it's just probably that he's a big eater. It does take a lot of time and energy to keep him fed! It doesn't help that one of my friends with the same age baby is going on about how their baby is sleeping through the night and has around 4 hours between feeds.

I'm going to see the health visitor this week, but would like to hear people's opinions on the matter. My 7-week old is eating a lot, and often. At night time, (thankfully!) he eats every 2 - 3 hours, but in the day it's almost every hour. He usually empties a breast and I offer him the next one. He usually seems contented, and then soon enough wants more! Another thing is that his tummy seems really big after feedings - but I thought that breastfed babies can't overeat? I worry he's eating too much. Last Sunday, I thought he must be going through a growth spurt, but the 'growth spurt' seems to have lasted a little while now. Mainly I'd like to know: is this normal?

I'm meeting some friends for lunch in East Dulwich to meet my 4 week old, and was wondering what establishments are most breast-feeding friendly? I mostly don't want to be made to feel uncomfortable, and I know some places 'frown on' women breastfeeding. Any advice would be helpful!

My little boy also made an early entrance.. 4th of September, 2 weeks and one day early (he was due tomorrow!)

This is the first time I'm posting, but I'm due 19th September and blue!

Thanks for your understanding, everybody! I spoke to the people at Kings, and they apparently don't keep the copies of ultrasound pictures they give to parents - they only keep the medical/measurement photos. So, looks like they're gone for good. Thanks again for your effort!

Walking back from the hospital today, our ultrasound pictures of baby blew away from inside our folder in the wind without us noticing. We walked down Dog Kennel Hill and through East Dulwich - via Co-op and Londis. If anyone found this/saw it - please let me know. It's obviously pretty upsetting to have lost them.