I am currently working with a 2nd baby, but the mother has never been shown how to bath without aids, wind effectively and other basic day to day elementary tasks.
Why??
What kind of people are working as maternity nurses that have no wish to share their knowledge.
This leaves me to ask, "Do they know it themselves?". "What training have they had?"
Maybe they don't have that knowledge, which then makes me ask "Why are they doing that job?" and "What kind of training leaves them without the basics?"
I firmly believe that there are some people who work with babies just for the money and actually do not care that much about it, as they know it is a short term booking.
This is absolutely and totally wrong.
Unless you can feel love and empathy towards a baby, you should not work with them. They are little people, with their own characters and personalities. They are a joy and deserve the best that they can get.
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Saturday, 15 September 2012
DINING AL FRESCO
The little angels now sit up in their high chairs and their sister has a booster seat at the table.
This day it was - eating in the garden!
Saturday, 30 June 2012
USELESS SAINSBURY'S MANAGERS NEED TO BE SACKED
After booking a £400 order from Sainsbury's online, they called half an hour before delivery to say that baby milk and nappies etc would not be included.
When you cannot go out with 4 little people (let alone carry the goods home), online is a wonderful resource. However, there is no point when they do not supply the most important items.
Needless to say, the order was cancelled and she went elsewhere, but found the time in her busy schedule to write to the Manager, who (as to date) has not even had the decency to respond.
Needless to say, Sainsbury's has lost a valuable customer.
Shame they are so arrogant as not to need her custom and neglected those children.
When you cannot go out with 4 little people (let alone carry the goods home), online is a wonderful resource. However, there is no point when they do not supply the most important items.
Needless to say, the order was cancelled and she went elsewhere, but found the time in her busy schedule to write to the Manager, who (as to date) has not even had the decency to respond.
Needless to say, Sainsbury's has lost a valuable customer.
Shame they are so arrogant as not to need her custom and neglected those children.
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
FOUR HAPPY BUNNIES!
So the triplets and their sister are doing so well, they are now weaning.
Just look at these little wonders.
Just look at these little wonders.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
THE MOST TALENTED MUM I EVER MET
A more talented mum I have never met.
The way she has got these 3 babies and her toddler to be such smiling, contented little people, is a wonder.
It might be worth noting that, every time she looks, speaks or communicates with them at all, she always has a smile and has nice words for them; yet at the same time is firm within her boundaries. She has no time for nonsense and they don't crave it: after all, they have themselves to occupy each other!
Now, whether this is because she has not had the time to over-indulge and worry about the trivial things, I'm not sure.
Maybe, if we all were too busy to worry about what the baby was thinking and just got on with what the baby needed, then maybe there would be less spoilt and more contented little people out there.
It might be worth noting that, every time she looks, speaks or communicates with them at all, she always has a smile and has nice words for them; yet at the same time is firm within her boundaries. She has no time for nonsense and they don't crave it: after all, they have themselves to occupy each other!
Now, whether this is because she has not had the time to over-indulge and worry about the trivial things, I'm not sure.
Maybe, if we all were too busy to worry about what the baby was thinking and just got on with what the baby needed, then maybe there would be less spoilt and more contented little people out there.
I was once told that, "All you can do for a baby is to love it, feed it, clothe and protect it". Maybe there's some truth in that!
Friday, 30 March 2012
TRIPLETS PASS 6 MONTHS MILESTONES
The triplets went for their 6 months check up.
After having to wait for the third bus (no room for their chariot on first two!), they were there for hours.
As expected, they all passed the 4 month milestones and the youngest even passed some of the 6 months checks. Although they are 6 months old, as they were born at 24 weeks they have a degree of development catch-up to do.
They are all doing fantastically well and I have to say, I have never met such smiling happy babies and that goes for the elder sister too.
Their parents are an inspiration.
After having to wait for the third bus (no room for their chariot on first two!), they were there for hours.
As expected, they all passed the 4 month milestones and the youngest even passed some of the 6 months checks. Although they are 6 months old, as they were born at 24 weeks they have a degree of development catch-up to do.
They are all doing fantastically well and I have to say, I have never met such smiling happy babies and that goes for the elder sister too.
Their parents are an inspiration.
Friday, 23 March 2012
TRIPLETS, PLUS 8 MONTH OLD SISTER
4 babies to be looked after and no physical help from any government departments. Not a good situation, but proof that exceptional parenting skills do exist!
So long since I last wrote, because the Triplets were born at 24 weeks gestation on 19th August 2011 and their elder sister was only 8 months old at the time.
They stayed 4 months in hospital, first Queen Charlottes, then at the Whittington where their elder sister was born. What a great Neonatal and Special Care Unit they have there.
They were all home for Christmas and then the work truly began!
The differing amounts of medication with each feed was daunting; but their parents just got on with the job and with the help of a large white board to record and monitor everything, they have achieved an amazing result, proving that organisation is the key.
These 4 little people are the happiest, accommodating little souls who smile and laugh constantly. Their mum says they bring her pleasure all day, even though I can see it is relentless task.
Both parents have had to get on with it and have done the most amazing and remarkable job, with no help available from the state. Mum doing most of it during the weekday when Dad is at work and both mucking in the evening and weekends.
A wonderful story and an inspiration to all, with details to follow.
So long since I last wrote, because the Triplets were born at 24 weeks gestation on 19th August 2011 and their elder sister was only 8 months old at the time.
They stayed 4 months in hospital, first Queen Charlottes, then at the Whittington where their elder sister was born. What a great Neonatal and Special Care Unit they have there.
They were all home for Christmas and then the work truly began!
The differing amounts of medication with each feed was daunting; but their parents just got on with the job and with the help of a large white board to record and monitor everything, they have achieved an amazing result, proving that organisation is the key.
These 4 little people are the happiest, accommodating little souls who smile and laugh constantly. Their mum says they bring her pleasure all day, even though I can see it is relentless task.
Both parents have had to get on with it and have done the most amazing and remarkable job, with no help available from the state. Mum doing most of it during the weekday when Dad is at work and both mucking in the evening and weekends.
A wonderful story and an inspiration to all, with details to follow.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
TRIPLETS NATURALLY
I am now helping with a 5 month old, who's mother is expecting triplets when she will be only 10 months! No IVF, just a very fertile mum (who was taking precautions too!)
A huge shock.
Mum looks 6 months pregnant already (actually nearly 15 weeks) and I try to do as much as I can, so she does not over do it.
The last baby arrived 7 weeks early, after a 5 day labour and then a C-section; so as much as possible must be done to reduce a very early labour this time. They are due to be delivered at 32/33 weeks.
Next week I go and see the new scan, which will show the sexes. Best know this time so we can prepare. Let's hope there is a boy in there somewhere!
4 of them, my hands will be full, that's for sure.
Forget my usual flexible routines. This will need to be strict and practical.
Then, how do we get them around?
In what?
Goodness!!!!!!!
A huge shock.
Mum looks 6 months pregnant already (actually nearly 15 weeks) and I try to do as much as I can, so she does not over do it.
The last baby arrived 7 weeks early, after a 5 day labour and then a C-section; so as much as possible must be done to reduce a very early labour this time. They are due to be delivered at 32/33 weeks.
Next week I go and see the new scan, which will show the sexes. Best know this time so we can prepare. Let's hope there is a boy in there somewhere!
4 of them, my hands will be full, that's for sure.
Forget my usual flexible routines. This will need to be strict and practical.
Then, how do we get them around?
In what?
Goodness!!!!!!!
Thursday, 5 May 2011
INOCULATIONS & DIRTY CONDITIONS
I went with a baby to have the 2nd round of jabs yesterday and was appalled by the lack of hygiene by the nurse at the rather sub-standard surgery.
Not once did the nurse wash her hands whilst handling, filling and administering 3 syringes.
All the time using her computer keyboard, touching the patients couch, feeling her dirty desk and even opening the door and going out of the room.
When questioned, she said she washed her hands between patients. A lie, as the person before came out and we went in.
No swab, just dry cotton wool (sitting around in a bowl) in case of a bleed.
I seen a few bad habits, but this . . . . !
Not once did the nurse wash her hands whilst handling, filling and administering 3 syringes.
All the time using her computer keyboard, touching the patients couch, feeling her dirty desk and even opening the door and going out of the room.
When questioned, she said she washed her hands between patients. A lie, as the person before came out and we went in.
No swab, just dry cotton wool (sitting around in a bowl) in case of a bleed.
I seen a few bad habits, but this . . . . !
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
PREMATURE BABY and HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM
As well as working with both new and former families, my own has continued to grow.
After a night mare pregnancy constantly feeling and being sick from week three, then needing regular IV fluid drips because of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, one of my daughters went through a 5 day labour, which was 7 weeks early and produced a lovely little girl.
She was delivered by c-section and had to be pushed back up the birth canal to get her out, as her nose and eyes were poking out, having a good look around and she was thrashing from side to side. Nosey little thing! All ended up well though.
Her poor little face was bruised all down the left hand side and she was in Intensive care for a week or two.
Then Special care till she was allowed home.
Horrid for both mum and dad, not to have their baby with them; but mum was so stoic with dad's support.
Now she is 4 months old and a smiling, bright little button.
After a night mare pregnancy constantly feeling and being sick from week three, then needing regular IV fluid drips because of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, one of my daughters went through a 5 day labour, which was 7 weeks early and produced a lovely little girl.
She was delivered by c-section and had to be pushed back up the birth canal to get her out, as her nose and eyes were poking out, having a good look around and she was thrashing from side to side. Nosey little thing! All ended up well though.
Her poor little face was bruised all down the left hand side and she was in Intensive care for a week or two.
Then Special care till she was allowed home.
Horrid for both mum and dad, not to have their baby with them; but mum was so stoic with dad's support.
Now she is 4 months old and a smiling, bright little button.
Thursday, 20 January 2011
INVITATIONS, RECOVERY and PREMATURE BABY
Time flies and "My" babies are getting so big!
My little one who had the bad cleft palate and lip had his second operation, this time on his soft palate and he has made a wonderful recovery.
He is 1 years old next month and a dear little boy. Smart as a button too.
There seems to be little adverse effect on his speech as far as they can tell, apart from him being a bit loud; but that's children for you!
I have seen many of my "little friends" over the last few months and have been invited to a christening, escorting a pageboy to a wedding and 2 birthday parties. (I wish my social life with my own age group was doing as well)!!
I am truly blessed to be included at their milestones.
I have 3 grandchildren now. The last born 7 weeks early before Christmas and it's hard to believe that the due date has still not arrived!
A difficult time for the parents having to be without their baby and all sorts of issues over steroid injections, epidurals and Neonatal care to be discussed next.
The main thing is, she is fit, well and gaining weight ... the baby that is.
My little one who had the bad cleft palate and lip had his second operation, this time on his soft palate and he has made a wonderful recovery.
He is 1 years old next month and a dear little boy. Smart as a button too.
There seems to be little adverse effect on his speech as far as they can tell, apart from him being a bit loud; but that's children for you!
I have seen many of my "little friends" over the last few months and have been invited to a christening, escorting a pageboy to a wedding and 2 birthday parties. (I wish my social life with my own age group was doing as well)!!
I am truly blessed to be included at their milestones.
I have 3 grandchildren now. The last born 7 weeks early before Christmas and it's hard to believe that the due date has still not arrived!
A difficult time for the parents having to be without their baby and all sorts of issues over steroid injections, epidurals and Neonatal care to be discussed next.
The main thing is, she is fit, well and gaining weight ... the baby that is.
Sunday, 10 October 2010
BACK AGAIN!
I have not been writing here for some months now due to being busy and without a Blackberry or iPod.
But there is lots to say about the various babies I have been working with and will get around to giving some new information in the next few days.
I will be talking about craniosacral therapy for babies and how it really can help, if done by the right therapist.
But there is lots to say about the various babies I have been working with and will get around to giving some new information in the next few days.
I will be talking about craniosacral therapy for babies and how it really can help, if done by the right therapist.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
PAIN ONGOING
The hospital thought that "my baby" would only need pain killers for one week.
Mum has seen an European website for Cleft babies in which some parents write about their baby crying for 3 weeks or more.
The last 48 hours (over the post operative week), he has shown signs of being in pain and quite unsettled, crying and waving his arms about in distress.
Although he is feeding more, my view is that he is in distress and needs help through the pain.
After all, he has a huge amount of work done to his hard palate, let alone his lip.
Last week I had excruciating tooth ache and root canal work and still have a residue of pain; so it is not surprising that my poor little boy must be feeling it so much worse. He really is a Brave Little Soldier and loved so much.
So, he is back on Ibuprofen at 8 hour intervals (3x per day) and Paracetamol at 6 hour intervals (4x per day).
Now, if you Google Phenergan (which I used to give to my children when necessary) you get loads of advice now as why not to use it. But as it was provided specifically for the baby by Great Ormond Street Hospital, I feel no reason why he should not have it.
However never use Phenergan without it being prescribed, as it has had some adverse reactions.
Lets hope that being back on pain killers helps his discomfort. I see no reason why he should suffer, and that isn't in silence!
Mum has seen an European website for Cleft babies in which some parents write about their baby crying for 3 weeks or more.
The last 48 hours (over the post operative week), he has shown signs of being in pain and quite unsettled, crying and waving his arms about in distress.
Although he is feeding more, my view is that he is in distress and needs help through the pain.
After all, he has a huge amount of work done to his hard palate, let alone his lip.
Last week I had excruciating tooth ache and root canal work and still have a residue of pain; so it is not surprising that my poor little boy must be feeling it so much worse. He really is a Brave Little Soldier and loved so much.
So, he is back on Ibuprofen at 8 hour intervals (3x per day) and Paracetamol at 6 hour intervals (4x per day).
Now, if you Google Phenergan (which I used to give to my children when necessary) you get loads of advice now as why not to use it. But as it was provided specifically for the baby by Great Ormond Street Hospital, I feel no reason why he should not have it.
However never use Phenergan without it being prescribed, as it has had some adverse reactions.
Lets hope that being back on pain killers helps his discomfort. I see no reason why he should suffer, and that isn't in silence!
Saturday, 22 May 2010
CLEFT HARD PALATE & LIP POST OPERATION
A week on from his cleft operation and I now understand that the doctors not only fixed his lip, but also his hard palate and implanted a bone piece to use as a fixation point for later on.
Given that so much was done, my admiration for this 3 month old little boy just grows daily.
He has healed so fast and given the amount of work done and the pain he went through, he is as bubbly as usual. His mum is also doing a wonderful job looking after him.
So anyone with a baby with a cleft palate take heart, as these things are fixable and in the right hands your baby will thrive.
I also understand that "my baby" had a severe cleft and the parents were only informed by the doctor after his surgery, as the doctor did not want to alarm them as to the task ahead of him.
But all is going well and he looks wonderful and is feeding normally again. He has dropped a pain killer and is only on antibiotics and paracetamol now.
What a little star!
Given that so much was done, my admiration for this 3 month old little boy just grows daily.
He has healed so fast and given the amount of work done and the pain he went through, he is as bubbly as usual. His mum is also doing a wonderful job looking after him.
So anyone with a baby with a cleft palate take heart, as these things are fixable and in the right hands your baby will thrive.
I also understand that "my baby" had a severe cleft and the parents were only informed by the doctor after his surgery, as the doctor did not want to alarm them as to the task ahead of him.
But all is going well and he looks wonderful and is feeding normally again. He has dropped a pain killer and is only on antibiotics and paracetamol now.
What a little star!
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
POST HAIR LIP OPERATION
Oh my little boy looks wonderful. And when I say "my little boy" of course I mean my clients little boy, but I love my charges no less than any baby I have looked after.
The doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital have done a fantastic job on his lip, he looks so good and it is healing very well.
Of course, he is on antibiotics and pain killers still, but it won't be long till he won't need them.
Tomorrow (5 days after his operation) he goes back to have his minute and almost unnoticeable stitches out.
I thought he would find it hard to smile; but no, he gave me the sweetest little grins as usual, bless him.
I can't say what admiration I have for the surgeons who do this micro surgery and bring together everything to look so normal.
Last night I gave him his bottles, although understandably his appetite is down, but he seemed to have no trouble taking what he wanted.
In a short time he will be taking his usual amount of milk again and gaining good weight.
Before his operation, he was 'nil by mouth', which I think must have been the hardest part for his parents. Anyone who has looked after a baby knows that when they are hungry, they want to be fed .. and NOW!
So back again tonight to see my dear little chap, who has been so brave. It has all been worth it, I'm so proud of him.
The doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital have done a fantastic job on his lip, he looks so good and it is healing very well.
Of course, he is on antibiotics and pain killers still, but it won't be long till he won't need them.
Tomorrow (5 days after his operation) he goes back to have his minute and almost unnoticeable stitches out.
I thought he would find it hard to smile; but no, he gave me the sweetest little grins as usual, bless him.
I can't say what admiration I have for the surgeons who do this micro surgery and bring together everything to look so normal.
Last night I gave him his bottles, although understandably his appetite is down, but he seemed to have no trouble taking what he wanted.
In a short time he will be taking his usual amount of milk again and gaining good weight.
Before his operation, he was 'nil by mouth', which I think must have been the hardest part for his parents. Anyone who has looked after a baby knows that when they are hungry, they want to be fed .. and NOW!
So back again tonight to see my dear little chap, who has been so brave. It has all been worth it, I'm so proud of him.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
CLEFT PALATE
I have been looking after a baby with a cleft palate and hair lip for the last 3 months and he had his 1st operation (on his lip) last Saturday and I go back to look after him again tonight.
Baby's mum has said she would like me to include information in this Blog, without giving away confidentiality's of course.
Hopefully, this might give support to parents who have a cleft baby too.
The first thing to say is, it needn't be that hard. Yes it is a shock and as a parent, you will wonder why this has happened to your baby. But truth is, they are not really sure; but there will be teams of people to get you through and a genealogist who will look into the 'why' for you.
I never saw my little boy as any different than any other baby I have looked after, apart from the fact that I needed to use a special bottle which I squeezed as he drank.
He would intake more air than usual (as he couldn't make a vacuum in his mouth as he drank), so he needed to be well burped several times during a feed; but then, as I always wind well anyway, so there was really no difference apart from squeezing the bottle.
I can't wait to see him again this evening, he is a joyous little chap with a huge smile (although that might be a little hard at the moment) and a pleasure to look after.
More about this when I have seen him tonight and the aftercare involved.
Baby's mum has said she would like me to include information in this Blog, without giving away confidentiality's of course.
Hopefully, this might give support to parents who have a cleft baby too.
The first thing to say is, it needn't be that hard. Yes it is a shock and as a parent, you will wonder why this has happened to your baby. But truth is, they are not really sure; but there will be teams of people to get you through and a genealogist who will look into the 'why' for you.
I never saw my little boy as any different than any other baby I have looked after, apart from the fact that I needed to use a special bottle which I squeezed as he drank.
He would intake more air than usual (as he couldn't make a vacuum in his mouth as he drank), so he needed to be well burped several times during a feed; but then, as I always wind well anyway, so there was really no difference apart from squeezing the bottle.
I can't wait to see him again this evening, he is a joyous little chap with a huge smile (although that might be a little hard at the moment) and a pleasure to look after.
More about this when I have seen him tonight and the aftercare involved.
Monday, 19 April 2010
FREE ADVICE FOR NEW MUMS
The State is failing 1st time mums by not giving them adequate support when leaving hospital; so I feel that giving my free advice is more than welcome.
Of course, if someone does not see the help they need on my Blog, then I am more than willing to give them private advice by email.
That is my mission.
How can it be right that only people who can afford to pay for people (such as myself) to go and help them?
Of course, if someone does not see the help they need on my Blog, then I am more than willing to give them private advice by email.
That is my mission.
How can it be right that only people who can afford to pay for people (such as myself) to go and help them?
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
SO MANY LOVELY BABIES
I was sad to leave my latest little girl this morning, even though she was the noisiest sleeper I have had to share a room with! I was also touched that Mum gave me some lovely leaving pressies.
Now I am off to see my next little boy who was born last night.
How lucky am I to be allowed to look after these dear little people and their delightful parents?
Now I am off to see my next little boy who was born last night.
How lucky am I to be allowed to look after these dear little people and their delightful parents?
Sunday, 7 February 2010
ONE BORN EVERY DAY
I'm looking forward to Tuesday night on Channel 4.
"One Born Every Minute"
I wonder if it will reflect the stories I hear about giving birth in hospital these days?
"One Born Every Minute"
I wonder if it will reflect the stories I hear about giving birth in hospital these days?
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
THE JOY OF THE YOUNG
I had a lovely day with my grandson, who at two & a half and is into everything.
We went with his mum to see my 97 year old aunt, who simply loves to see him.
Sometimes young people, can bring such joy to old folk.
Every time he goes there, he brings her such joy.
I have pondered on this for a while now and have come to the conclusion that the innocents of little children is so pure that it brings this joy.
Perhaps they should visit old people more often.
Tomorrow I start with a new little girl and her parents and am so looking forward to that
We went with his mum to see my 97 year old aunt, who simply loves to see him.
Sometimes young people, can bring such joy to old folk.
Every time he goes there, he brings her such joy.
I have pondered on this for a while now and have come to the conclusion that the innocents of little children is so pure that it brings this joy.
Perhaps they should visit old people more often.
Tomorrow I start with a new little girl and her parents and am so looking forward to that
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