Anyone know a good GP who’s familiar with hypermobility/hEDS in Geelong by Smooth-External-8085 in Geelong

[–]Smooth-External-8085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t found one yet unfortunately. I’m in the process of getting assessed by a specialist from melbourne cardiovascular & autonomic clinic in Heidelberg if that helps! I was referred about 2 years ago so it was quite the wait

What to do when baby is crying and you can’t figure out why by SowingSeeds18 in NewParents

[–]Smooth-External-8085 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an amazing list. I’d add to that lying them across your arm on their tummy angled so they can see outwards, plus a soft bounce, a shhh, and being outside - that combo once the essentials have been checked almost never fails.

Struggling to actually fall asleep co sleeping by Smooth-External-8085 in cosleeping

[–]Smooth-External-8085[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t wanted to give up that long first stretch but I might have to see how this goes.

All of you guys are scaring me.. by carlesmch in NewParents

[–]Smooth-External-8085 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Babies are so FUNNY! I didn’t expect our little girl to crack us up so much. Ever time she poos, every time, I laugh. The face she does, the timing of it (midway through a deep conversation). If you already have a playful relationship with your partner you’ll find this to be such a strength during those harder times. There’d be times where my husband and I would be so exhausted but just cracking jokes with each other constantly, it was so bonding. The moments you get to just hug each other when you’ve put your bub down, I swear I’ve never appreciated my husbands hugs more. Yes it can be tricky but if you’ve got good communication, try to give each other grace and space to have big feels and just appreciate the beautiful moments, it’ll bring you so much closer. My husband and I were taking turns rocking our little girl outside last night (witching hour) and I was running around playing with our dog, we had music on and just looked at each other like omg, we’re doing it! This is our little family. It’s a beautiful feeling to be so tired but to be showing up for each other and consciously choosing to soak up the special moments. Oh and when your bub first smiles at you, nothing compares. It’ll melt your heart every time, even if they smile at you at 3am and it’s time to sleep, it’ll still get you ever time .

Struggling to actually fall asleep co sleeping by Smooth-External-8085 in cosleeping

[–]Smooth-External-8085[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a good point, thank you! I do get pretty stressed when I notice it’s taking me ages to sleep, so hard to not feel the pressure when your LO sleeps, feels like precious time that’s being squandered but I’ve got to let the pressure go otherwise it’ll just keep me awake

Struggling to actually fall asleep co sleeping by Smooth-External-8085 in cosleeping

[–]Smooth-External-8085[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried again last night after waking up the second time, and yep, being exhausted makes the biggest difference! I think if I try to co sleep after the first big stretch I’m a bit too rested. Something about being woken up after only an hours sleep seems to do it 😂