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Strawberry_Shortcake
21-07-2007, 14:39
Miraclebaby :wave: and welcome. Looking forward to chatting to you.
Tabby I also have my:fingerscrossed: for you darl.
Tiredmummy :hugs: to you. Hope your girls get better soon.
Wild at heart I usually just put Talon in his cot when hes tired and turn his music on and most of the time he goes off to sleep. Sometimes he talks and plays then he drifts off.
Im in the middle of making pumpkin soup (yummo) Ideal for dinner for these chilli nights. Better go and check it.
Talk soon
Kel
Sigh....so jealous strawberry that you can put Talon in his cot and he'll eventually get himself to sleep. Cameron will only manage that about 1 in 50 attempts! I'm about to buy yet another book in hope of some useful suggestions to try(Elizabeth Pantley's No-Cry Sleep Solution). If I figure out a magic settling solution (if only!!) I'll let you know wildatheart!
Another rough night, crying out every hour. If I get to him quickly he is fast asleep again as soon as I pick him up, but if I leave him to cry he wakes up fully and only a looooong BF will get him back to sleep. So I run in there for a quick settle if he's fed not that long ago and let him go a bit if it's been a few hours and a feed wouldn't hurt. Not that I think it's hunger that's waking him because on a good night he CAN sleep 12 hours if he wants to. So I was very tired today and then he decided he only wanted a 45min morning nap & 20min afternoon nap - lucky me!
Sending lots of speedy recovery vibes for your girls tiredmummy. You amaze me that you have not collapsed in a heap (although I'm sure you want to!)
Hi Ladies :wave: I haven't popped in here for a while, I've read a few pages but way too much to catch up on...
We are doing ok, need some serious help in the sleep department. Koby went to bed at 7pm last night and then woke at 9, 10.30, 11.45, 12.30, 2, 3 and 4.30am!! Then he wouldn't go backt to sleep :banghead: :eek:
I think I must of had 40 minute sleep stints all night. So this morning I sat on the lounge with him sleeping in my arms for 3 hours! Anything to get to sleep a bit more. :sleeping:
I've borrowed Tizzy Halls book 'Save our Sleep' from a friend and I'm doing EVERYTHING wrong according to her. Think we may try her approach, worth a try anyway.
Lately on a good night Koby wakes 3 times. A bad night...well anything up to about 6-7 times. He was only waking once a night for a few months.
Anyways sorry to come in here and just ramble, just feeling a bit hopeless and sleep deprived atm. Off to bed for me...in prep for another bad night.
Oooh, Koby has his 2 bottom teeth through. Any others got any toothies yet?
wild at heart
21-07-2007, 19:29
Cat: It must be something to do with moon's alignment or something when Alexander and cameron were born. Alexander was born on 15th and C on 16th....
Alexander can sleep well when he wants (esp during day) but the main probs have been over the last few weeks. :banghead:
Books: Can anyone recommend good books on routines/ sleep. I get soo frustrated when they all contrdict themselves and sometimes it seems the more you read, the more confused you become. I try to go by instinct but sometimes it's all very confusing..
TiredMummy: So sorry to hear Sierra is so unwell!
You must catch a break soon surely! xxxx
Hope shes feeling better.
wild at heart: Have noticed a huge change in Katie's day sleeps, the last 3 days shes lucky to have had 2 hrs ( 2x1hr lots)..
Mouse:Glad TJ slept somewhat better though rather early..with luck they get even better.
Rather curious...Whats the FIFO near dh in your sig mean?
Strawberry: I was thinking making pumpkin soup too! but then remembered am only one here who eats it, will wait for a dinner with guests who do lol. Katies the same as Talon now, down cot to sleep, always was night times but now the days as well. days seem harder though, even though shes dead tired it takes ages get her to sleep. Least shes doing it now..not like a month ago when always sleep in my arms then transfer to the cot.
Cat: Not sure if helps.. only a month ago if I tried get Katie day sleep cot it was about 1/50 same. I just persevered, so now after about 3 weeks we have finally done it! She even refuses be rocked, gets quite upset actually. :fingerscrossed: you get there too real soon.
Jenko: sorry to hear your also having such bad sleeps.hope they get better!..
wonder if all these unsettled bubs are an age related thing...seems be a lot of you who are right now?? Katie has always been a wonderful sleeper but have noticed a lot of noises coming through at night..her sleeps are not as sound.
Not complaining, just odd that so many are changing sleep patterns..anyhooooo..Hope its not long lasting for all of you :hugs:
Out of curiosity, whos in a bed routine?
Am a big believer in routine for sleep.ex: dinner/bath/play:chat/bottle/bed every night without fail and as close to time as we can get and have done from the time born, even in hospital bath was the same time every day. Not that it works for everyone/every bub of course and I know its not possible for all, just curious as to who is/isn't.
Actually I probably stick to a routine all day come to think of it, I try not to stray from it as much as I can. the down fall of that though is when you do want to go out for long periods it all gets out of whack and can have a real bad day by the end of it through lack of sleep..!
anyhow enough ramble.
good sleep vibes to ALL
Oh wow the sleepless wonders we all are!!:wizard: Oh gosh specially TiredMummy, you're an amazing woman!! Hope Sierra is nursing to health, great you decided to keep her home.
Now I feel like such a whinger saying I can't cope on 3x20mins during a normal day. I guess that's whats so great about this place..that (unfortunately) it is all normal at the moment..for Bridget, Cameron, Koby, Katie, TJ, Alexander (+Hunter) to cry out/wake ever hour/wake and stay awake too early/stay awake during the night. Yikes, at least none of them are doing all of those! :)
Interesting about what we'll all get from the books, Jenko great to hear from you, thought your night sounds just awful, great you got a SAturday daysleep. What does Tizzy say? Also Cat13 what does the No-Cry sleep solution say??
As for bed routine, yes we've been on the same one since about 12wks. Dinner/play+book/bath/boob and still usually falls asleep feeding..while I read. Sometimes doesn't and has a cuddle and is rocked to sleep. Since solids he doesn't wake as soon as he's put down.. which used to drive me spare! Jenko??Is Koby on solids??
Flicka your posts are so great!! Love the 'squeal with excitement' of your little 'boob man' DS!I hope K is over her cough. Oh I have attached a link to my little 'chucky' :)http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z274/charisitis/?action=view¤t=chucky.jpg Yes, eerie doll..he used to have that look wide awake in the dark. Luckily he doesn't anymore. Here is up well past his bedtime.
Mim1- probably unlikely to read these in Qld,but YES to Josh being 'into everything' yes I have the same. H loves the watering'cans' and I had him in a robust washing basket padded with cushions outside this morning..for a moment (though was being vigilant) and he had pulled himself up half kneeling standing to grab the end of it!!
Well we've had a busy weekend so far..went out for restaurant dinner for cousins 18th..H got v v sad at too much noise+bedtime..but after a long walk in babybjorn he was asleep and little cherub slept all rest of night. Ah adult conversation!!
Then this morning a funeral. For brother of his Dads friend. (hmm though his Dad didn't go!) V v sad, but an occasion full of love. Leukemia 35yrold. :(Then a surprise party for a friend of mine.Bizarre rituals that adults have!
As for rituals of sleep. I am now pretty completely on the (ridiculous) Gina Ford v prescriptive book..for times of sleep/food. Yes it works (MOSTLY). Luckily H+I do a lot more than 'kick around on the mat' umm like engagement/communication/listening/singing... and her manner is atrocious...but the times do work, mostly, I re-settle the early arvo sleep and also the late arvo one, if he cries when he wakes.Except when it all goes out the window and I try to pulverise the book.
oops, sorry long post again.sleep dust to all bubs!!!
3Divas&me
22-07-2007, 06:27
Wow lots going on!
Tiredmummy- :hugs: I really hope the illnesses go away soon and the fam start feeling better soon.
Mousebrown- That target toy sale seems ultra competitive, my god!!:eek:
Feeling for Everybody with unsettled babies at night, I am a hearin your cries!!
I am up a bit early myself. My back is killing me and there is no room left in my bed as both girlies are in there asleep with DH. Funny how the pregnant one who needs their sleep is kicked to the Kerb/Curb (My Gosh, how is that one spelt?)
I am definately getting over Bridgets night time routine of late, I want my baby back who was slepping through 10-11 hours a night!! Where have those days gone???:sleeping:
Tiredmummy: hope you got some rest last night and Sierra feeling better?
liviesmum; heh maybe you need a bigger bed? jk
Yep always the way. Hope your little darling sleeper returns soon too.
AF is due tomorrow :eek:. Thats providing am still 28 day cycle, not sure clomid maybe makes it longer..
No af signs, though have been cramps since 4dpo so hard to tell, oh and sore boobs same time..if hadnt had them so early I would know AF coming, always get that 1-2 days before. I normally get achey leg calves just before af as well
Wouldnt it be lovely if on falling pregnant it was easy to tell soon after conception? Maybe like a red dot appears on your forehead or something haha.
yes I know, so much for not obsessing lol
oh and MouseB never mind I worked it out, Fly in Fly out right? :thumbsup:
Hope there was better sleeps last night than has been of late
:no: So many babies not having their sleeps...Billy's the same. Seems to have cut down to 2 day sleeps, one at 10am for 45 min and then again again about 2pm for 1 or 2 hours. As per usual he still wakes at least 3 times during the night for a feed
No toothypegs here but not far off
:babydust2: dust to you Tabby!
:hugs: to you Tired Mummy, you certainly chose the right name!
All is well here, the sunshine is so beautiful but the nights are pretty cold.
Sorry such a short post, I juts don't get the time these days being a single, working mummy but I regularly check in.
Oh and before I forget :wave: welcome 'Miracle Baby' - any certain reason for the name you chose? I'd like to hear it
Hey Karrina - Great to hear from you. Hope you and the kids are coping well and your ex is behaving himself!! And yes, I'd love to know the story behing miraclebaby's name too!!!
Charis - LOVE the chucky pic of little Hunter. he is such a cutie!! Kelsey does that exact same look. If I didn't know better I'd swear they were separated at birth!!!
Cat - So sorry you are struggling with sleep at the moment. I think some babies are just easier than others. Wild at heart asked for book suggestions - I don't think you can go past Tracey Hoggs' Baby Whisperer. I used her techniques when DS was about 6 months and I was at my wits end (what you describe actually sounds like my DS as a baby). Then, with kelsey I used her techniques for little babies right from the day I got home from the hospital and she has been self settling ever since about 6 weeks old.
Again, some might not agree with me but IMO you have to TEACH a baby how to self settle. I also agree with charis and tabby that you need a good routine. We do bath, dinner, quiet time (songs cuddle books), boob feed in the dark and straight to bed. But at the same time I hate those really strict routines in some of the sleep books. I like my kids to be a little bit flexible.
In saying all of that above, kelsey isn't perfect. Sometimes she grizzles for about 15 mins before sleep. Sometimes I have to go back in and give her another cuddle and start over. No matter what 'technique' you use, it WILL be met with resistance for the first few days so you need to stick to one for a few days and see if it works out.
Sorry if I sound bossy but I can really relate to how some of you are feeling. I had a such a tough time with my DS that I was determined to do things differently with Kelsey.
Anyway, things are good here. Kelsey is getting over her cold. Like alot of other bubs she is staying up longer and having shorter naps. She has been up in a crawl position today but just freezes there and smiles - I think she is shocked and proud of herself (and is looking in the mirror - typical!!).
Well, take care and hope no one takes my self-settling comments too seriously. After all, I am just a mum too and by no means an expert.
Flicka xxx
Oh, forgot to say more of this for you Tabby :babydust2: :babydust2: :babydust2: :babydust2:
wild at heart
22-07-2007, 22:26
Thanks Flicka. Last night and today have been soo much better. :smiliedance: :yelclap: Alexander normally grizzles to sleep, but we have discovered that we had no bedtime ritual eg story time/ sing songs etc. So we have been doing that and it has been really hel[ping to calm him. 6-1 (only awak for 5-10mins)-6.30. I was soooo happy. Tonight turning out to be just as good. His day sleeps have returned- slept for almost 3 hrs this am and 1 and 3/4 this arvo. Yay... My main frustration is that after ruling out hunger, I struggle to re-settle Alexander given his age. he always used to self settle... *sigh* We are working on it and it is improving!:smiliedance:
Charis: aaah the chucky look. Alexander gets that look just when he trying to kiss me (or should I say" bite") me on the neck or grab my hair/ glasses.
Thanks Flicka!!! :hugs: Am still in the running..these boobs hurt like hell!! VERY sharp pains..
I am the same as you, hence the routine from day one with Katie, ds2 was terrible! and didnt want that same thing all over again. Then again I have got to praise the net this time rnd too. Been a a great help here of course and finding out about reflux, ds2's problem I know now. ah if only had help back then. She is a awesome bub though, so happy go lucky which am sure helps.
Charis: forgot before, HUGE laugh at the chucky baby haha. Was once a huge chucky (& freddie kruger ) fan. wonderful pic lol.
Thanks karrina :fingerscrossed: here still heh,
Good to hear from you hun, you sound so busy but very chilled and happy :hugs: Glad your all well.
Same here day sleeps, Starting tomorrow will make 2 sleeps, have been trying the usual three but shes fighting me by the late morning one, so I think it needs to go so theres two longer ones rather than 3 short ones and a fight in the middle lol. well thats hoping it goes that way.
Better get to bed!
Sleep vibes to all xxx
Hi ladies :wave:
I'm more of a Dec 06 mummy, but my Miss decided to come late. And I want to ask you Jan 07 Mums a question :D
How is everyones babies sleeping? How much are they having a day?
I'm lucky to get Ava to have 2 sleeps a day, and well night time! Dont even get me started :p. I'm up at least twice and and a maximum of 7 times :eek:.
Ellembee
23-07-2007, 08:54
Hi everyone
Didn't log on on the weekend as had my nose in Harry Potter all weekend. Was excellent! Though I felt guilty about not spending enough time with G (DH played with her most weekend).
Books - I have the Tizzie Hall Save our Sleep book and generally follow that routine. It helps the day sleeps but I am having no luck with the nighttime sleeps. That routine also made me realise that I was still trying to force 3 sleeps into her day, when she really only needed 2.
Bed time routine - I have always done feed bath feed bed. And it has always been a good little routine. Now she is on solids - I do dinner, bath, boob, books, bed. I had to introduce the books as she was falling asleep at the breast and if I put her in bed already asleep that resulted in her waking up within the next two hours just inconsolable. She still wakes up within the next two hours but I can resettle most times (the only time during the night that I can!). I rarely have trouble putting to bed these days - it is just keeping her asleep that is my challenge. I actually now start to feel sick (nervous tummy churn) when I put her down at night. I guess she will sleep through when she is good and ready.
Sorry - no personals from me this morning.
Elle xx
hi Melo: Probably not a good candidate regards sleeping. Katie has been the easiest baby and not had much problems at all. Though the day sleeps are becoming increasingly harder to get her down, still 3 ( 2 morning 1 afternoon) She sleeps from 630pm-anywhere between 5-7am. The 5am ones are where she needs 2 morning naps.
If you read back a couple of pages you'll see there are LOTS who are having sleep issues day and night at the moment. your not alone thats for sure.
Elle: Sounds like a lovely relaxing weekend was had by you. Not a big book reader but dp is. Sometimes I dont know whats worse, his head in a book or the computer lol
I just realized about 10 minutes ago, AF was/is? due today. If the rain clears I go grab some more tests. one today and if no luck then ill have them here for later anyhow.
better go, the Miss wants more toast
Morning ladies
Welcome Melo! If you read over the last few pages you will find alot of us are in the same boat as you in regard to sleeps. Me included! Sad to say it all seems perfectly normal :eek: .
On the topic of sleep, thanks Flicka for your thoughts on routines/self-settling - I'm sure no-one thought you sounded bossy! All makes perfect sense to me, pity that Cameron doesn't seem to realise that activities like bath, reading, massage, quiet cuddles etc are all meant to help him wind down. All far too exciting as far as he is concerned. We've always had bath/grobag/ feed/bed routine at same time every night and cues such as dim lighting & soft music. Day time it's curtains closed, a light wrap, soft music. I guess the main problem is me being inconsistant and giving in & giving him a pram ride or feed to get to sleep but it's the only way to calm him once he gets worked up and I hate leaving him to scream.
Charis, I don't have my hands on a copy of Elizabeth Pantley's No-Cry Sleep Solutions yet but will give you a run down when I do. As far as I know, it's not meant to be a quick fix but rather give tools to help identify possible things making it harder for bub to fall/stay asleep & practical suggestions for how to baby step by baby step implement better sleeping habits. I think it's a slowly slowly approach and probably full of advice not dissimilar to Flickas wise words!
Anyway, another wakeful night last night (at one stage spent 45mins sleeping on the couch with him over my shoulder) but at least he's having a good nap this morning. Will have to wake him up shortly for a feed before we go see the urologist about his kidney. The appointment seemed so far away when I first made it but time sure does fly with these little ones keeping us busy.
Some :babydust2: for you Tabby from me too! Oh I remember those sore boobies. That and the crampy feelings was how I felt before testing with C! Such a pain that those symptoms are also v similar to AF symptoms just to keep us guessing!
:babydust2: coming your way Tabby. And yes, FIFO is just that Fly in Fly out.
Flicka...I'm with you on having to teach bubs how to self settle. I got a bit slack with TJ and she forgot haw to settle herself after gettgin disturbed. In the past week or so I've retaught her how to settle and she's doing much better, and I'm not up at night resettling her.
Melo...sleep, yes we all seem to be having problems. TJ doens't have a routine for sleeps during the day. Most days she'll have 2-3 cat naps (45 min) during the day, but some days she'll sur[prise me and sleep for 2-3 hours. We are still up at least once during the night for a feed too.
Dinner time...what time does everyone give bub their dinner? I'm wondering if TJ is having hers too early and this is why she's wakign up for a night feed.
A good couple of nights here. Sat night TJ woke at 2.30 then 6.30 and last night it was 2 then 6. Almost feeling human today as a result of several hours of consecutive sleep.
:smiliedance: :yelclap: We have our first teeth (don't know how many exactly). While snuggling in bed together this morning TJ grabbed my finger and stuck it in her mouth. To my surprise, she's got 2(?) teeth cut at the bottom.
We're off to get TJ's 6 month needles today and DH flies in tomorrow.
Sleep vibes for everyone:babydust2: ,
Lisa
Cordelia
23-07-2007, 10:54
Hi everyone,
Aahhh sleep... Caitlin has been all over the place.. last 2 nights she hasn't settled until 11:30.. i think she's getting too much sleep in the day. it's such a fine balance!! Too little sleep and she's overtired and too much sleep, she won't sleep that night!! :banghead:
bedtime routine - we have solids, small nap, breastfeed, bath, story, top-up feed from bottle, and then technically sleep... (although last couple of nights it's been 2-3 hours before we get any joy out of the sleep component)
mousebrown - she's just starting to fit into 00's so if you have any you would like to offload that would be fantastic!!! In-laws are arriving [again] next week so i'll try and arrange to get them off you the week after if that's cool. THANK YOU!!!!
i'm off to book Caitlin into pixie fotos today.. all other mum's tend to be spending lots of $$$$$ on these professional photographers but a) can't afford it and b) don't have a problem with pixie fotos?
Anyway, better go wake HRH up so she doesn't sleep too much today!!
3Divas&me
23-07-2007, 14:08
Hi there, Feeling a little cr*ppy today. Have been nauseous since god knows what time early this morn til now, Still! No vomitting, just feel like I have to.
Mouse brown- Bridget has her dinner anywhere from 5 til 6, whenever she starts screaming for it usually!! How mean am I!! Often I might give her a custard or yoghurt later on about 7-7:30 if she still seems quite hungry. What time is TJ having her dinner?
Melo- Sorry to say darl, but the sleep thing appears to be the norm with most of us January mummies! Sucks, I know!!:banghead:
Tabby- Still :fingerscrossed: for you that a/f doesnt come in, but afer the way I feel I must question anybodies motives for wanting to put themselves through the motions of M/S!!:barf: No it really isn't that bad as you do get a nice reward at the end, just feels horrible at the time.
Anyway, better go lay down again, my head is spinning a little, I just need to sleep I think.
Just a short 'day' post from me.. Cordelia, maybe she's growing out of the short nap before the rest of the food/bath routine?? Just a thought?? I know that nighttime break is so important to make us feel ourselves again, so you might like the advice?? I hope I don't sound bossy either :)
And in answer to MouseBrown (amazing self settling teacher!!) H has a short sleep 5- then BF, dinner, play, books, bath, feed, sleep about 7.30. (Sometimes cuddle sleep, esp if I am turning the HP pages too loudly for him to fall asleep!!).
Better go work.. :wave:
:babydust2: to TABBY!!!!
LiviesMum, may the MS be over soon!!! Oh it is horrid! Poor thing. At least yr DD is back at school??
greendrink
23-07-2007, 15:30
DD has had a rough weekend. She has cut her 1st 2 teeth within a couple of days bottom ones. She has been very grumpy and sad with the world. Today they are through the skin and she is a good baby again.
Hope you are all well
arachel: gald the teeth cutting is over for now and a happier baby now.
Charis: :wave:
liviesmum: Hope your getting a rest and feeling somewhat better. Ive been very lucky so far and nothing with ds1 and 2 and only mild nausea with Katie. :fingerscrossed: the same next.
Mouse: How nice to cut the teeth without a hassle. I remember ds1 did that, i found them with the spoon at breaky!
:hugs: for needles, hope it went well.
Cordelia: Pixie photos are awesome! We will either go that way or this one we saw at the subi markets, fairy dresses etc and not to over the top prices.
Cat: Hope your app went well. howd it go?
Thanks all for the baby vibes. I checked my chart and made it a 30 day cycle (not 28) just in case clonid delayed Ovulation etc
so that makes wednesday dday lol
:( Appointment with urologist today didn't go as well as I'd have liked. I knew an operation was pretty much a certainty but was shocked to be told that his left kidney is already severely damaged and hardly functioning. Maybe I just hadn't been asking the right questions but the impression I'd been given was that all the previous U/S and tests were so we could monitor things and then if no improvement do an op BEFORE any significant permanent damage was done. I hate how some doctors only give you the bare minimum of info especially when you don't always know what the important questions to ask them actually are. I assure you I asked them today though!
Anyway, I know it's not the end of the world because a person can be perfectly healthy with just one kidney but was still a shock to hear the news and I did have a few little tears on the way home. Booked in for surgery on the 6th August to remove the blockage and part of the renal pelvis (the part of the kidney where urine collects). Unfortunately it is not keyhole surgery and we'll be in hospy a min 4days, possibly up to 10. Apart from the op itself, my other concerns are how on earth do I settle, feed and entertain a bub in hospital. YIKES! :eek:
Enough about us though....
Cordelia, I have no probs with pixie photos. We were booked in to have some (supposedly i had 'WON' a free sitting & $50 off portrait pack) but have had to postpone & eventually cancel as C's eczema shows no signs of clearing up enough to make it worthwhile.
Liviesmum, hope the MS improves and is soon a distant memory.
Hope TJ's needles went ok Mouse
Flicka, any chance of borrowing your Baby Whisperer book for a couple of days?! And we really should catch up soon for that coffee and let Kelsey & Cameron have a playdate. Time flies....
May we all have better sleeps tonight than we have been (although I think todays news has bought C a little bit more patience form me...but only a little!)
:hugs: :kiss: to you CAT13 - how hard. I really feel for you and especially bubs :crying:
Hi
Liviesmum - Hope you are feeling a bit better, you poor thing. Nothing worse than m/s is there?? Well, maybe labour (hee hee)
Tabby - I still have my fingers crossed for you!
Mouse - I am feeding Kelsey around 5-5.30pm. But she has a bath and boobie feed first. Tonight was actually the first night she has eaten some dessert after dinner. Food hasn't made a scrap of difference to her sleeps.
Melo - Look forward to chatting with you!
cordelia - I think pixie photos are great. Cheap to do the sitting but exy to buy the finished packages. We had some done at the local shops with 'Gotcha' when kelsey was about 10 weeks old. Some really cute ones of her and DS cuddling and looks like they were in a studio - would never know it was a busy shopping centre!!!
Cat - Oh, wow you must have been a bit shocked with the news about Cameron. Nothing wrong with a few tears - I felt the same when we went thru our dramas with kelsey and her heart probs. If it is any help (i think I have said it b4) you are often allowed to go right into the op theatre (or just outside) with bubby and make sure they allow you to be there in recovery as soon as he wakes - don't take no for an answer. He is your boy and he will need you!!! I did with DS and his op and think it aided his recovery. As for entertaining a baby in hosp - he will probably be on painkillers and something to help him sleep so I think you might find you are just nursing a drowsy fellow for a while. And I imagine he will be exhausted and sleep alot. God I sound like such a know it all!!!!
As for the baby whisp book - you are welcome to have a lend. Will PM you and organise a coffee.
I've forgotten everything else - Mouse and arachel - yay for the teeth coming thru!!!
elle - I got Harry Potter and Sat morning but haven't had a chance to pick it up yet - GGrrrrr!
Us - Well, we have had an eventful night/day. Last night DS got me up 8 TIMES (insert loud scream here!). I knew something was brewing as it isn't like him, then after his arvo nap he woke with a fever and was crying/screaming. Off to the docs and it turns out he has a nasty ear infection. Poor little fellow - and I ran him ragged at the park this morning in the cold and wind without knowing he was sick. he is such a sweet boy - he never lets on he isn't well until it is really bad.
So poor kelsey got woken up, dragged to the docs to sit with the coughing/nose blowing masses, to the chemist, home, plonked on a mat while I looked after a crying DS and then I finally had time for her - she hadn't had a feed in about 5 hours by this point as I was so tied up with DS and the little poppet never even grizzled.
Enough of my rambling. I'd better get some sleep as I may be in for a rough night! :fingerscrossed: the panadol and antibiotics kick in!
Take care xx
tired*mummy
23-07-2007, 21:06
Hi everyone
Dont have the time for alot of personals.
Cat - :hugs: to you.
US - Is it possible to have a good day & a horrible day in one? Sierra is finally a little better. Took her to the Drs again yesterday & got some antibiotics for her & she has been alot happier today, smiling & laughing, so i'm very happy about that. Another good thing was i went shopping with my mum & had great retail therapy at pumpkin patch (all for Sierra of course) lol. Havent seen my mum in a while as she lives an hour and a bit away. Reason for being down at my mums was because Ally had her paediatrician appointment. Anyway... last night Ally started have difficulty breathing & lots of coughing again & today has been really sick, high temps, not breathing very well & working very hard & getting very tired. Paediatrician wanted me to take her to the Royal Childrens again but had to come home with the other 2 kids first. But i thought before i took her to the childrens hospital i would try some ventolin... it never works for her & i couldnt believe it but it did. Her breathing has gone back to normal & seems to be fine now. The hospital gave up on ventolin last time cos it did nothing.
Now for the bad day :( Hubby is at the hospital as i write this with Ally (why is it always her??), we think shes broken her nose :crying: Fell over & whacked it on the floor & its gone black & was bleeding, now it looks crooked. Poor bubba.
But thats not all... Paediatrician appointment went quite well & we talked about preventatives for her breathing issues blah blah & some of the development issues shes been having. He wants her to get into an early learning intervention program, which i think will be great for her. He said alot of the things i'm saying i've noticed about her sound like its some form of mild autism but cos she speaks & communicates so well its very confusing to diagnose it or other forms of it. So that was ok & he wants to get her into the program & have her assessed so i'm really happy that her wants her to do that. But he was going over her reflexs & other things when he said that her right side was very tense & right foot was not flat when she walked & i had noticed that she walked on tiptoe alot & when she stands still her right foot isnt flat its bent upwards & leaning on her toes, her heal not toughing the ground, so he said its more than likely she has mild cerabal palsy (sp) on her right side, & the issues i'm having with her drawing & writing & other motor skills might be because of that & she might actually be right handed but draws with her left cos she cant use her right very well. Thats explains why she's having difficulty drawing & eating etc. I could probably go on & on but i wont. But it really shocked me.. i really wasnt ready for that or expected it. So we are getting that looked into aswell. So it really hasnt been the best day. Really hope tomorrow is a better day.
Sorry for the huge post/vent.
Strawberry_Shortcake
24-07-2007, 06:38
Liviesmum - :hugs: hope the MS improves
arachel - Yay for the toothy pegs.
Tabby - How you going? Any news yet?:fingerscrossed: for you.
Cat13 - :hugs: to you hun.
cordelia - Nothing wrong with pixie photos. That who i used for Talon's 6 months pics.
tiredmummy - Darl hugs to you. Hope your family gets better real soon.
Us - Not much to report here. Goin on to 14 weeks preggers. Busy buying things before heading to Darwin. Prices are abit high for furniture up there and not much to choose from. But the lifestyle is great. Talon is still sleeping as i type this. I put him down at 8 last night, so i'm pretty happy with that. Hugs to all bubs and parents that are having sleeping issues. Hopefully they will start sleeping for you.
Better go and get my step daughters really for school.
Take care
Kel
Nope nothing yet Strawberry, still :fingerscrossed:.
TiredMummy: How did Ally go, is it broken?
:hugs: to you and the family, youve really been through it lately!
Flicka: Hows ds this morning? Be glad when this winter is over!!! Theres been too much sickness this year imo. Hope hes better :hugs:
Cat: So sorry to hear whats happening. Maybe they didnt let you know before in case all was ok and would have been unnecessary worry? Some think that its the right way to deal with it until things are more definite. Anyhow! BIG :hugs: hun and cry all you like, your allowed too! I know I would have.
Keeps us updated wont you.
Katie woke 445am! and wouldn't resettle even though obviously tired...yep didn't smell that nappy lol. So up and a bottle and clean bum, hopefully might be able get back for a couple more hrs zzzz soon.
HUGS to all the sick bubbas and tired Mums xxx
victoria75
24-07-2007, 07:31
Hi all,:wave:
So sorry to hear that all is not as you had expected Cat. I feel for you. Its hard when you had one opinion and then it gets completely pulled from underneath you. big:hugs:
Tabby: Still got my fingers crossed for you. hurry up Wednesday I say. Hope you do get a couple of extra sleeps today.
Tiredmummy: I cant believe your luck at the moment. I hope that its not broken and your little darling girl is home safe and sound. Glad to hear Sierra is doing better.
Liviesmum - Hope that the morning sickness gets easier for you. I was the same with all 3 of mine. Nothing anyone says makes it feel easier or better but please know I am sympathising with you.
Us - We have spent the weekend in the hospital with Sienna as well. She either had gastro or a very severe reaction to her very first food. they cant tell until I try the food again. She was vomiting and diarrhoea for three days straight. Very dehydrated and they cant tell if it is all a coincedence with the solids starting withing 8 hours of it all starting. So now I am REALLY not looking forward to giving her more food. I'll give it a coupple of days then try again, during the day also. I started at dinner. :banghead: I really should have known better. SHe is getting better now. Its her 1/2 birthday tomorrow. Cant believe the time. It has flown.
Hope everyone has a good day and all our bubbas either keep well or get better soon. Take care everyone.
Thanks for the :hugs: everybody. Feeling better now we've had the chance to digest it all and do some extra research on the net. We're lucky at least that despite the upcoming op, Cameron actually is 100% fine in himself. Will just have to make extra sure he always keeps fluids up, takes care to protect his good kidney in contact sports etc. Plus, he'll know about it if he tries to keep up with his mates in the drinking stakes when he's all growed up. I'm sure he'll still give it a go though LOL.
Tired mummy, your little Ally does always seem to get the rough end of the stick doesn't she. Poor love.
Victoria, what was the first food if you don't mind my asking? Sounds a bit like what Mim went through with Josh a couple of weeks ago. Hope Sienna is feeling 100% for her half bday :party: & I'm betting on it being an unfortunate coincidence but :fingerscrossed: for the next try of solids anyway.
Flicka, :hugs: for Josh and hope he's feeling better soon.
Have a nice day all, I'm off to try and nap while Cameron does. Hopefully for more than 45mins which is the longest stretch I managed last night.
tired*mummy
24-07-2007, 08:36
Morning all
Hospital didnt xray it last night as they want to wait for the swelling to go down a bit. But they said with all her symptoms shes having like her vomitting, high temps & having difficulty breathing it probably is broken. She is having a xray this afternoon & if broken crooked she will have to have it rebroken & reset :( So will find out late today. Shes in quite a lot of pain, poor thing.
3Divas&me
24-07-2007, 09:16
Hi there, Thanks for your well wishes, I have actually taken today off work. I rang in sick last night as I was so sick I wasn't coping and didn't think I would cope at school today.
Cat- Very sorry to hear about Camerons Kidney's.:hugs: To you and little Cam. But like you said people function really well on one kidney and after the op I am sure little cameron will be ok! It is a scary thought though I know having to put your babies through an op, but it will benefit him in the longrun. My thoughts are with you.
Tired mummy- :hugs: for you too darl! The tip toe walking thing. It is funny you should say that because my brother in law and his two children walk on their toes. It has never been diagnosed but I wouldn't be surprised if the BIL is slightly autistic- he just has alot of similar traits to those i have worked with that have autism. One of his sons who tip toe walks is being assessed for Aspergers, which is on the Autism spectrum. They all walk on both feet on tip toes. The other boy has just recently had serial casting. That is where they put both feet in plaster for a number of weeks to prevent them from walking on toes. They have the cast taken off, feet massaged and then cast re-applied. ATM he has had the cast off for a few weeks and believe he is not walking on toes??:confused: Hope this provides some useful info- and so sorry to hear that your family is still not quite well, I do hope Ally gets better soon, especially that nose!!
Us- Forgot to tell you yesterday (as I was so consumed in myself and how I was feeling) that Bridget had her 6 month needles. She had a bit of a cry, but was over it in about a minute, but she looked at me with such disapproval, the poor bub. She was weighed and was 7.2kg. I thought she maybe more, atleast i know now I am not over feeding her!! (I have been worried maybe she eats too much?):)
Hope you all have a great day!
:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: to Cat, Tired Mummy and Victoria
Tabby...fingers crossed for tomorrow
Cordelia...the clothes are yours, we'll work out some way fo getting them to you once your inlaws have gone. God luck with them. You must be feeling a bit overcrowded by them at the moment. YOu've really only justr got back from a holdaiy visiting them. Maybe you've got to suggest (to DH) that they start to space their visits a bit more.
Liviesmum...TJ has her dinner about 4.30 when at daycare and between 4.30-5 when we are home. I can't seem to get her to wait any longer. Last night I increased the amount (again) and she slept to 3.45. Will try that amount again tonight and see how we go. She's now having 3/4 of a cup of veges and rice and then half a little tin of custard. Does this seem excessive?
Needles went well yesterday. Just a quick cry and she was ok. It was DD1 who cried more for TJ.
DH flies in today. After the cr@ppy weather we've had lately I'm looking forward to some conversation and someone else to help amuse the kids.
Big sleeps,
Lisa
tired*mummy
24-07-2007, 11:59
Victoria - Really hope Sienna is feeling better & it was only a bug & not a food reaction. :hugs: for you when you try food again, i wouldnt be looking forward to trying it again either. happybirthday half b'day for tomorrow too
victoria ... 1/2 happybirthday to sienna! I am not sure what set Josh off last month, but in retrospect he wasn't 100% for a few days before and a week after his stay in hospital, so I think it was actually a virus rather than a reaction to formula or solids.
tiredmummy ... big :hugs: poor little ally, she has had a rough month hasn't she?
mousebrown ... glad dh is home today. good to hear the needles went well, I need to book josh in for his.
liviesmum ... I think it's hard to feed babies too much. Unless you are feeding a baby pure sugar only I doubt anything you feed now is going to cause long term problems. I think it only becomes an issue after say 18 months when parents can start feeding children junk food and high sugar foods. I'm glad you took the day off. You're allowed to do that - that's what sick leave is for. I hope it helped you feel a bit better.
flicka ... hope you had a better night last night!
cat ... sorry to hear about camerons kidneys. Glad to hear they are going to operate soon to prevent any further damage. When Josh was in hospital we had a fold out sofa bed for me and I stayed with him the whole time. He was in a metal cot that had drop down sides on both sides which was good. There was also a highchair incase I wanted to use it. Josh played in the cot rather than on the floor, but he didn't mind. I just took in a few of his toys for him to play with. He also played on my lap at times. As for settling it was quite quiet in the ward so not much disturbed him when I was trying to settle him. When he woke up screaming at 2am one morning the nurse came and helped me try and settle him (but he was hungry, so only milk worked). I do recommend taking your own pillow and a feeding pillow if you use one. I also took my own doona so I was more comfortable. You should get your meals provided too.
us ... we're back from queensland. My grandma has been in a nursing home for 15 months and her health is pretty bad, but for the first time since she went there she came out for lunch! Grandpa was so happy!! Grandma enjoyed herself too, especially spending all the time with Josh. He was bright and chirpy and awake for well over 2 hours, so he kept my grandparents entertained. Our flight to queensland was ok, but it was delayed nearly 2 hours which wasn't much fun. I forgot how cramped the seats are and having a big 6 month old on my lap only made it worse. On the way home I knew Josh would need a feed during the flight so I was worried about having enough room. We were in the aisle and the middle seat, but the guy in the window seat sat elsewhere to give us more room. It was great! Josh got his own seat and he loved sitting in it while he was awake.
Victoria: Poor Sienna! Hope shes feeling way better now and hope the feeding of solids again goes better. Happy 6 months!
Cat: Glad your feeling better hun and hope you got a nice nap in there yesterday.
TiredMummy: how did the xray go? Hope her pain has eased..Poor darling
liviesmum: Hope your feeling better? belated HUGS for the jabs the other day!
MouseB: HUGS for the jabs your way yesterday too. I doubt would be too much dinner..Katie is on 3 ice cubes of veg PLUS desert now of 1/3 of banana ( started last night ) and she still managed to polish of some vegemite sandwich as well ( while we ate ). Sounds ok to me, specially seeing Katie is smaller too
Cant eat in front of her now, reminds you of those dogs that sit under the table staring and dribbling away, except katie has a smacking lips sound as well LOL
Hope you get some lovely adult time now DH home for a bit.
Mim: Glad the trip went so well. How lovely of that man to move and give yous room to make the trip more pleasurable.
Us; Sorry no test today lol. I was up 3 times to pee!!!!!! Might just be the cold.....anyhow af due today if was 30 days or 2 days ago if still 28 day cycle..
Ill let yous know soon as get a definite line OR af, until then :hugs: to all for the :babydust2: vibes and good luck wishes.
Katie is the same, nothing much new here, sleeping well, eating lots, giggling plenty. She giggles that much she scoot around in the walker giggling at everything. oh and has discovered the other end of the hallway, ds2's room and hers. I dont think ds2 is impressed :laughing:. ahhhh I knew my time would come for payback LOL. jk im not that mean ;) I dont let her "annoy" him................................much
tired*mummy
25-07-2007, 08:55
Hi everyone
Still have my :fingerscrossed: for you Tabby.
Well Ally's nose is broken, but the dr said that because its still mostly cartilidge it should heal properly & not crooked so thats good. Shes still complaining a little bit about it but its looking a bit better. Shes still have quite a bit of trouble with her breathing & she has been having ventolin every few hours but it doesnt seem to be working this time. Dr also started her on a preventative to see if we can help & prevent her from getting like this. He seems to think that this time it is just asthma because there is no sign or sound of infection in her chest so i'm hoping she picks up soon so there isnt another hospital visit. Shes been having some steriods too to open her lungs more so really hoping they work.
Other than all that... we are all pretty good besides tired lol. Sierra is a lot happier & a lot better. Feeding heaps better now & playing alot more. Was up at 6.30 this morning & wanted to bounce up & down instead of having a bottle :laughing: So thats a great sign. She has a CHN appointment tomorrow so will see if shes put on much weight since i took her to the hospital. She was 6.4kg on Friday night so will be happy if she has gained some weight.
Well have heaps to catch up on today, will check in later for more personals. Have a great day!
TiredMummy: Thanks!
Good news that Ally wont need to get her nose reset. Hope shes feeling better soon & no more hospital stays/trips.
lol yep a good sign to be more interested in bouncing than to feed. Lets hope you get the break you deserve and things improve all round for you now! xxx
Victoria - :hugs: for Sienna.
Tired Mummy - My gosh you have been through so much lately. Hope Ally's nose is looking better. Probably lost of bruising and swelling coming out.......hope you have some luck with her breathing probs too. :hugs:
tabby - Still waiting here...sending lots of :babydust2: and good vibes your way!!
Mim - Welcome back and glad you enjoyed your break. We are off to the sunshine and gold coasts next week. (and to visit the outlaws too).
Mouse - :hugs: for TJ and her needles. I have to take Kelsey for hers next week. Hope your DH gives you a break while he is home and you open a nice bottle of wine and have some adult conversation!!!
Liviesmum - Hope you are feeling a bit better today. Must be so hard having m/s and a little baby.
Us - Thanks for everyones kind thoughts about DS's ear infection. Panandol and antibiotics have kicked in and all seems back to normal. Just a couple of restless nights. THEN to top it off kelsey woke about 6 times last night. I felt like a walking zombie and was doing that dizzy/nearly falling over thing as I was exhausted (I remember you talking about that when Josh was tiny Mim). So this morning we had a look at her and sure enough - there is another tooth poking through. It is one of the top teeth but not a front one - the one next to your front teeth. Know which one I mean?
AND this afternoon when DH went to get her out of her cot she was up on her hands and knees bouncing away happily - maybe it won't be long until she crawls.
My DS crawled at 7 months but I think that is quite early. Anyone crawling yet?
Well, I am supposed to be working on my resume as I'm trying to get a promotion at work.
Take care xxx
Hey, i just had a thought - haven't heard from Bossoflatch for a while. I hope everything is ok and little Tayla is improving. Has anyone seen her on another thread??
3Divas&me
25-07-2007, 16:59
Things all good here. Back at work today, was not too bad as I only had 3 periods on and a playground duty, so was easy to manage. Still feeling quite yuck, must get to the Dr to see about that maxalon. DH is cooking spag bol for tea tonight....outside on the BBQ!!:laughing: :laughing:
I cant do the smells!
Tabby- still hoping and waiting for some news...go on test tomorrow- DARE YA!
Flicka- goodluck with promotion, and no, no crawling yet, no sign of it. DD1 comando crawled at 4 months and all fours crawling by 6 months, I am glad Bridget is not doing that!!!
Tiredmummy- Sorry to hear Ally's nose is broken but great it does not need resetting. DD1 fractured her arm when she was 2 and had it bandaged because 2 days later it was healed. Apparently young children heal quickly.
MIM1- hope you had a good time away
Mouse- I dont think your feeding TJ too much at all, it seems very reasonable- can you space out the meal and dessert a little? It just might work as I try to give Bridget a her custard or yoghurt and hour or so after dinner??
If I have missed anyone sorry.:hugs: for sick and recovering bubs and :hugs: for those still experiencing sleepless nights.
I had been wondering about bossoflatch and a few others too like cheeki?
Mim, thanks so much for sharing your hospital experience. I know C will probably be pretty zonked out but I want to make it the least stressful possible.
Speaking of C, which one of you ladies kidnapped him & took him to sleep school and returned him without me noticing?! I'm not complaining & who knows what tomorrow will bring but my problem sleeper has done a complete turnaround and the last 36 hours have been absolutely wonderful. Didn't want to post it in case I jinx it but I figure it's not fair if I only share the bad days! All sleeps since yesterday arvo have been in his cot after being put down awake, happily talking to himself for a couple of minutes & then drifting off. No crying, grizzling or resettling. What the??!!
Was still up at 1.30 & 5am for feeds but didn't feed to sleep, just back down in the cot once done. Have made a few subtle changes but nothing that drastic & nothing we haven't tried before. Main thing is we've gone back to wrapping, using a flannel cot sheet as the wrap. The other bonus is that because his hands are wrapped up he can't scratch his eczema so that's looking better too.
I'm just so gobsmacked. Usually I try to get him to sleep on our morning walk but today I didn't. Kept him upright in the pram & then to bed once we got home. And when he fell asleep in the car on our way home from his Kids in Harmony class, I didn't leave him there. Got him out, a quick milk feed and then to bed. Usually feeds to sleep at night but after a few minutes came off giggling so cuddles and to bed. Asleep in 5 mins. DH and I keep looking at each other wondering what has shifted in the universe.
I just hope this phase lasts longer than the previous one :fingerscrossed: .
cat ... wrapping makes a huge difference. I remember when we started wrapping josh again and he slept for days on end (that's what it seemed like anyway). i'm so scared about stopping wrapping cause I doubt he'll sleep much during the day :(
That is so great Cameron the self-settler!!! Maybe he already borrowed Flicka's book :) So so happy for you. Hopefully all that settling to sleep will so be a thing of the past!! YAH. So sad reading about the urologist appt and also your trepidation for the hospital time. But great that its diagnosed too and that there's such great advice from others esp Mim1!! Best thing is it will be 'fixed' and Cameron wont remember anything about it :hugs: .
Flicka yikes to read about the 8times with DS and then 6times with K, that kind of thing should be on a resume!! Also that you can count in the middle of the night. he he!! Good luck on the promotion of course too! Great that J's ear is getting better. Kelsey and Hunter have the same exact same developmental milestones today! Mr rollypolly in grobag in cot also has a toothypeg! So Yah for Kelsey and Yah for almost crawling too. hmm.
HAPPY HALFBIRTHDAY to Siena for yesterday! :)
Love the description of Katie lipsmacking Tabby!!
Well tomorrow,Hunter and I are off to visit one of my best friends who had just had A BABY GIRL TODAY!!! WOW. Is always miraculous isn't it. So wonderful StrawB and LiviesMum..and others(!) to know in just the so short six months there will be another little one in each of your families welcomed into the world. YAH.
Well I think we just have the one 5am night feed these days, but these last fews days haven't been able to remember what happened over night!!! I know bad Mummy..I think it is all completely second nature.I don;t completely wake up, he doesn't completely wake up.
Am so loving this age. Though H does FART about 50times a day! And I do burp him properly!!! Any suggestions :) xxx Mummy of the almost crawling farter. HI to Cheeki28, Bossolatch,Hels,Sugar..we miss you!!
Cordelia
25-07-2007, 23:35
All the best for the sick little ones - very tough on mum's as well :/
wrapping - I've started wrapping Caitlin again as well because she sleeps for so much longer in the night and it's just such a good sleeping cue - you can just see her nodding off as she is wrapped - brilliant.... I think when she's 16 we'll have to use a single bed sheet though ;)
dummy - only using it at night now to get her off to sleep and she spits it out after 10 minutes... yay!! The in-laws enjoy shoving it in her mouth at every available moment so I might hide it will they're here. (bring it out when they're out of sight!)
Sleep - Im enjoying sleep until 7:30am this week :) Not even waking when DH leaves for work.. aaahhhhh. I hope sleep improves for those who are still getting up continously.
Age - loving it as well. Caitlin has such a sense of humour. We just seem to spend the day laughing, eating and sleeping. (and cleaning - we polished the kitchen floor on our hands and knees today ready for MIL) I dont' want her to grow up!
Sleep til 7:30am, I wish. I think I need to work on a proper night time routine, but it's so hard to know what josh considers the last feed of the day. For example last night his last feed was at 6:20pm, but often it's not til 9 or 10pm. I was sure that when he went to sleep at 8pm he'd be awake and ready to play again in 45 minutes, but no he didn't wake til 11pm and he was happy to consider that a nighttime feed. But then he was awake again at 3:30 and he woke me up at 6:07am (my alarm was meant to go off at 6:30am so I noticed the time) ... but he just wanted his dummy. He went 7 hours between feeds the other night and 6 hours another night, but 4 - 5 is much more common and that's about what he does during the day once or twice. I just want some sleep!! Mind you, the 7 hour stretch wasn't much fun cause I kept getting up and checking on him.
Well, I'm up early cause I've got to be in the city by 9am ... stupid me thought 9am was a good time for an appointment, but I forgot that it meant a 1 - 1 1/2 hour drive in peak hour to get there, instead of a 40 minute drive. Ironically I need to wake up Josh and feed him in a few minutes, so we can get going.
hope you all have a good day.
Flicka: Glad the ear infection is getting better and hope you got a better sleep last night.
NO sign of crawling here, she hates tummy time with a vengeance still, so much so shes stopped rolling, dont think any time soon for us.
liviesmum: lol I was going to test this morning as had a awesome sleep of 9-3 but when i got up I went the loo and just forgot to take the little tub thingy :banghead:. Still no sign of af..I was actually sure it was arriving two days ago. Talk about the b!tch from hell lol. Still have sore boobs though not as bad as last week.
cat: Hope those great sleeps have continued! :fingerscrossed:
Charis: Have fun visiting the new arrival...ah am ever so clucky!
Yes katie farts heaps!!!! Always has. Some can even out do us in the fart meter :laughing:
Doesnt seem to bother her so havnt worried...The look on her face at times though is " what the???...Did I do that?" LOL
Cordelia: Katie has only ever needed a dummy to go to sleep so to prevent the il's popping it in her mouth at every available opportunity her dummys dont leave her room. Yep a lovely age for constant giggles isnt it. I get very little done so lucky my dp doesnt care lol
Mim: I was the same when the sleeps slowly got longer, always checking lol. :fingerscrossed: you get heaps more longer stretches. Hope your city trip goes well.
Us: awake at 445!!!!! Yesterday was about the same..Maybe its the cold as the morning temps are pretty low now. Shes back in bed now. Lots of dadada's again this morning, she stopped after doing it for weeks to start up again last night, even got a couple of Mums in there amongst it, a first..so cant wait to hear more. yep then 2 yrs down the road it will be driving me insane LOL.
Same as the after yawning sounds ( she was watching ever so closely when someone did and learnt it after a week), now shes watching the waves bye bye and even her hands/fingers wiggle as shes trys. Was doing twinkle twinkle to her last night with the hand motions and shes loved it! Even had her fingers wiggling with me, hoping to show her that if shes does that Ill sing it.
You can see in her expression how shes ticking it all over in her head learning things like that..
I did a test...Its a negative.
Even though not fmu it should have shown by now regardless? af over due by 1 day for sure and maybe even 2-3 days. Clomid may have changed it..
Cramps have eased, but still there with some lower back aches now (bad from 4dpo till 10dpo) and the sore boobs are still there though not as bad.
argh least give me af if im not so i can move onto next cycle!
3Divas&me
26-07-2007, 08:31
Morning Ladies!!
Cat- Glad Cameron is sleeping well over last few days, :fingerscrossed: it continues.
Mim1- I do believe in the wrapping. I think I have said before DD1 was wrapped til about 10 months old, would not sleep otherwise- people thought I was so cruel- but it was DD's rules really- not mine!! When I wrap Bridget I do get longer sleeps, I just also wanted to train her to sleep unwrapped as the only annoying thing with DD1 was if we were out for the day or downtown shopping she wouldn't even sleep in her pram unless she was wrapped!!
Charis- Funny you say that about the farts, Bridget lets them rip too!! I wonder if it is the solids?
Tabby- :hugs: for the negative. I know how much you want it, but will keeping my :fingerscrossed: for you next month!! But where is A/F???
Bridget still sleeping with us most of the night- usually from 12pm onwards. If I was not so tired and ill I would try to keep her in the cot but I just cant do it ATM. She is waking up at 6am without fail every morning. She is so cute has been saying mum for almost 2 weeks now! And she knows that mum is me. DH is drilling the dadda but she just likes saying mum!!
I am off today so think I might get in the shower then go downtown and look around the shops.i have to go to a baby shower on the weekend so need to go buy a pressie. Have a great day girls!:wave:
Thanks Liviesmum.
Yep no idea where af..so not like me to be late. Guess ill just wait it out now. Go gp if nothing by next week
how cute the mum mums. Cant wait to hear more from katie!
Some good news...Family tax been done so getting 1700 next monday! New lounge for us. We have a new one this yr but not happy with it, too low at the back and makes my back ache..history of back surgery so its got to go, will do for the family room.
That plus DP tax due next week and about the same amount, I recon he should spend his on a diamond ring??? ha wishful thinking on my part I think
seriously though, its great to finally be back on our feet after the bad start to the yr.
:hugs: Tabby, better luck next cycle
TJ Dinner...Am trying to drag out her dinner time. Yesterday managed after 5, so hopfully this will make it easier. Last night she woke at 12.30 then 5.15 (for the day - Yah:mad: ).
Last week she gave dad the raz. Since he's been home, no mention of Dad.
Good sleeps,
Lisa
wild at heart
26-07-2007, 15:07
Tabby- are you still hopeful? Where is AF?? Is your cycle up the creek due to coming off depo? Good Luck.
Liviesmum- hope you are feeling better- must be so hard having sleepless nights when you are sooo tired in the early stages of pregnancy. I feel sorry for you.
Hey, I know i always ask lots of questions and i'm sorry for that but I have another one. Re SOLIDS-
here it is: Alexander is 6.5 months and has been on solids for around 5 wks. Has been on two meals for a few weeks but I am not sure when you are supposed to start the third meal. He has solids around 8am and 4.30pm.
He is cranky around midday and I don't know whether it is because he is hungry? He is looking for booby even if it is 2 hours since last feed.
What do you think? Or do you think it might be a growth spurt? He still feeds over night so I did think he was getting enough ,, but I never know. He is gaining weight well and is 7.4kg
3Divas&me
26-07-2007, 15:17
Thanks for your concerns Wild at Heart, it is definately hard with the night time wakes,
i feel sick when I am woken in the middle of the night which is hard too. Re: solids, I have just started giving Bridget lunch time meals as she is always hungry and it keeps her from snacking off the boob all afternoon. Couldn't hurt trying I guess??:chef:
Always the hopeful until af actually arrives wild at heart. Usually when coming off depo once ive had one af they are regular, which I had so who knows lol. Just these cramps and sore boobs since 4dpo so weird!.....
Solids: Try a baby yogurt, something light to start and see how it goes? Sounds like hes ready though and after 5 weeks he should be ok to have 3 a day now :thumbsup:
wild at heart
26-07-2007, 17:56
thanks Tabby. I think I will start on more solids. Just a question, what type of yoghurt, as natural yoghurt hasn't been going down well even when added to banana and fruit. and it smells gross coming back up... yuck
wild at heart, we use the yoplait baby yougurt or vallia also make one, woolies usually has them amongst the normal yogurts and they are just the right size of 6 packs. It says on the pack gentler on babys tummys :)
you could also try baby tin custards or mashed banana.
cheeki: so happy to hear from you, have missed you!!! sorry to hear of the sickness but glad alls well now xxx
oh :hugs: to Tabby my dear!!! Its still so confoundedly +ve or -ve isn't it, no middle ground. Such an amazing thing and it will be soon :fingerscrossed: So all the v v best of :babydust2: in what, 2wks or so!! ?
WildatHeart..had solids here for about 3wks and now do brekky 8ish and lunch after 11am BF and then 5.30/6pm (all after BFs then also a 2.30 BF and last feed 7/7.30). It works for me. Though did feed him oatmeal when I was showering the other day..but think I may have written that already!
The tiny tiny bubba I visited today (day old) was born same size as H..but of course SO minature. WOW. Such a miracle, each birth! Lovely seeing my friend as a MUM!
LiviesMum, sorry you feel so ill. Hope it soon goes..did it with Bridget?
H has been MuM MuM MuM ing for a while and says it to his Dad too..if/when he's here. V sweet H. Though for him a D sound would be nice..I guess.
Let me just say Broccoli!! I dunno about it he 'reeked' all night! Oh and I am so NOT showing off about this (like girl at our first Gymbaroo class yesterday) but H slept 9-7 without a feed! Was meant to be 7.30 in bed.. of course I was up settling him a few times..so don;t all hate me :)
Good idea about confiscating dummies from the ILs Cordelia. All the best for your lead up to it!!
3Divas&me
26-07-2007, 19:09
Thanks Charis. The m/s did ease with Bridget by week 13, so 5 weeks to go!! CUte when they start talking a bit isn't it? How long has Hunter been on the mum mum mum?
wild at heart
26-07-2007, 19:38
Thanks Charis. Its good to hear your perspective given H is only three days older than A. Do you just give separate veges or do you mix it up? With oatmeal is it normal porridge softened?
Working out solids has been hard for me as I get so much pressure from I/Ls to feed more (and f/f Alex!! which I have spoken of before). Found out MIL had said that "its a worry that she's still feeding him.. he's not getting fat from her milk as it's too thin". MIL has attitude that once on solids they have to eat and eat and eat and that we have been starving him! aaargh.
Tabby- tryed to follow "baby Love" book with the natural yoghurt because of less sugar.. maybe will try something else.
Has anyone tried cottage cheese for their bubs? Another qn from me I know.. he he
Thanks everyone!!
oh and by the way- sleeping better but not all through night but much much better and I feel great. Don't mind getting up once!
not cottage cheese but do use cream cheese.
We give veg of all kinds and mixed differently, also added some grated cheese for taste :thumbsup:
Some examples of Katies:
potato/sweet potato/carrot
potato/pumpkin
potato/carrots/broccoli
potato/cauliflower/carrots
and add either cheese or gravy sometimes to differ the taste
all still pureed with a hand blender
Had out first spaghetti today for breaky, pulled a face at first but then decided it was YUM.
Will introduce pasta or rice this week to the veg as well
On the discussion of solids: Anyone remember when to introduce slightly lumpier food? Katie can eat toast and bickies no problems and is 7 months now so I was thinking now? Like the pasta only cut up small and added to the veg maybe?
liviesmum: Hope you manage a better sleep tonight xxxx
Charis: I have meant to reply regards swimming every time I post but forgot! So sorry!
anyhow yes 11.ish thats Katies nap time, we are still in the transition of trying to change to just one nap about 9.930..instead of two (8am and 11am) Not been successful as yet.
Have cut the arvo to one though.
oh and no idea when will be possible ttc time again, no af yet, almost 4 days late:(
Super Quick,
Tabby, I am checking in all the time to hear about the line/no line. I can't imagine how anxious you are and am wishing lots of baby dust your way.
Pasta - remember cous cous and risoni (barilla blue box) we used this for ages till DS1 fell in love with macaroni!
We were away last weekend and off again tomorrow arvo so may not get a chance to post so Happy Weekends to all!
M has conjunctivitis - caught very early, he does NOT like the eye drops!
Just a quick one as I have miss grumpy on my lap.....
Tabby - :hugs: for being in limbo!!!
About lumpy food - my book says about 7-9 months for lumpier food - start doing fork mashed rather than puree. I think the lumpy food is good for jaw development and assists with teething. I think it would be fine to start now - I am the same as you and have been giving toast crusts with vegemite for a while.
Catch up soon when Kelsey has had a nap!!
Thanks Flicka. Will try the mash when the freezed lot has run out in a few days :thumbsup:
Sammy: Hope M's eyes clear quickly with no hassle Hope you have a great weekend too
thanks both for the thoughts. still no af this morning (insert a big sigh here ) lol
Family tax rebate is through Monday so have plenty $ so might invest a good quality test if no af by then.:D
Katie was awake again 430 ish!!! and after several wakes during the night...Theres no more teeth and she seemed warm enough so no idea!:banghead:
This has happened the last two nights now. PLEASE PLEASE dont be the start of something.
Yeah I was going to say the food should be pureed initially, then mashed from 7 months, then chopped up by 10 months.
Josh had some fruit salad gel last night and he LOVED it! He nearly ate the whole jar! I think I've found that late afternoon is a good time to feed him. He still has 6 - 7 bf's a day, so I knew that he must be hungry for solids at some point in the day, but after a huge bf to start the day I doubted that it was a good time to offer solids. He's still sound asleep at the moment. I do like getting up before he does, it makes me feel like I'm getting stuff done :).
tabby ... I hope you get your BFP or af shows up really soon.
wildatheart ... bubs can have any vegies really, just pureed so you can put your vegies from dinner in a food processor and offer them to bub. I'm going to give that a go in the coming days.
liviesmum ... hope you feel better really soon. Have you tried maxolon or b6 or elevit?
better go enjoy this bub free time :)
wild at heart
27-07-2007, 08:48
Solids- thanks everyone. I think I will try lunchtime today. Maybe that will help him go later than 4.30pm for his dinner! He is normally sooooooooo cranky by that time.
Cordelia
27-07-2007, 09:20
Just a quickie regarding solids. Just been using this really good website that has heaps n heaps info about ages and foods to introduce, recipes etc...
http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/index.html
Just had a quick peek that site, thanks Cordelia. looks awesome and will study it tonight :thumbsup:
Someone thinks she can hold the spoon already!!! Breakfast then was the worst so far fighting to keep it in my hands lol
Have a strong feeling will be finger food all the time soon. little miss independent already
Hi all,
Tabby; i find it great to give Audrey a spoon for herself and one for me. I give her a scoop of food and then she sticks her spoon in! It gets a bit messy sometimes but it stops her trying to get the spoon with the food and the bowl!!!
Audrey's food list is gradually expanding; pear, apple, rockmelon, blueberries, rice cereal, mixed cereal, porridge, potato, sweet pot, pumpkin, carrot, broccoli, corn, plain yoghurt, cheese.....oh yeah and chicken! As well as rusks and bread.
It's so exciting, but exhausting to do the food thing...we are now up to 3 meals a day and I just keep wondering how on earth I'm going to get her to try everything! and find time to drink water and change her clothes and nappies, and wash and bath!!!! Those early months when all they did was eat and sleep look good in retrospect!
I've joined a gym to try and get myself motivated to loose weight before I go back to work next year! The deal is if I loose what I want...I can have 1/2 my xmas pay to buy new wardrobe...that's about $3000 so I'm really motivated. I also want Aud to try and get used to being with other people and they have a great creche. She has just been such a clinging mummy's girl lately!
I had a day at work yesterday....and dh had her all day! He was great with her and she even ate her whole lunch for him! Tonight we are going to movies as my parents are visiting and are going to babysit! Oh yeah and I'm going for a massage!!! So things are busy busy.
We're off to Sydney next week for 2 weeks. We're driving down and being tourists on the way there down the coast and on the way back inland. Any advice about travelling with a squirt???? We're taking my parents 4wd with a fridge so I think that will help in terms of food.
Long blurb from me sorry....need to get on and post more frequently!!!
Thanks Cate, will do that tonight, have some tupperware ones she can use, not as small as the ones i use to feed with which she gags on right away.Can I ask how you do the chicken?
Enjoy the massage and movies..sounds wonderful
and hope everything goes smoothly on your trip away.
Ellembee
27-07-2007, 11:34
Hi everyone
Seems like me, everyone is consumed with feeding their bubs! I am constantly trying to think of new flavours and foods for her to try. Consequently, I spend a lot of time at the supermarket and a lot of time in the kitchen. Fortunately I love cooking!
G's nightime sleeps have been heaps better the last two nights - where I only got up once. I personally think its because I am weaning her and she is now on 3 bottles of formula a day. I am firmly of the view that breastfed babies are more unsettled/hungry at night. In my mothers group, all of the ff babies slept through really early.
Am looking forward to the 7 month mark when I can introduce a bit of meat into her diet. She is not fond of rice cereal, so I am a bit concerned about her iron intake.
We had our 6 month needles on Wednesday. She was very brave and didn't cry much. She stopped as soon as I picked her up and started walking towards the door (I think she realised there were no more coming)! As per the 2 and 4 mth needles, she got a slight temp 24hrs later. But nothing a dose of panadol won't fix.
Am going up to my mums for a few days, so will "speak to you" all when I get back.
Elle xx
TJ is (almost) crawling. Shuffled forward this morning with her bum up in the air. A day on the carpet at daycare today will probably get her moving:eek: . DD1 suggested we put up the gate this morning:p .
:hugs: Tired Mummy
Wild at Heart...have (Wild@Heart...have) you tried mixing pear or apple inot the natural yogurt? This is what I did for DD1 and had no problems with it. It's what I'm planning to introduce to TJ this weekend.
Tabby...I think K would be ok with lumpier food. She might gag a bit to start with, but once she's got used to the lumps she'll be fine. As for fighting for the spoon, give her her own. It's a bit of a dodge session, but she'll at least leave your spoon alone. Had to laugh the other day when DD1 was pretending to feed TJ with her spoon. TJ was opening her mouth and wondering where the food was.
Cate...as for giving bub a taste of all foods, don't knock youself out doing it. I made sure DD1 tastesd everything we ate, but at 4 she still goes through cycles where she will and won't eat things (whether she ate and enjoyed them as a baby). Their tastes change so even if you don't manage to introduce something to them now, they will probably eat it at a later stage anyhow.
Ellembee...have you tried the flavoured rice cereal? TJ enjoys a mango flavoured one at the moment.
Charis...:smiliedance: for the sleep through. Can we have some of what you've got?
I've got an early bird in our house at the moment. Yesterday TJ woke at 5.15, this morning it was 5.
Long, solid sleeps,
Lisa
My 2 cents worth on solids which seems to be the hot topic of the day:
Number of meals - 3 a day roughly at 7.30, 12 & 5.
Typical Meals - Brekky is rice cereal mixed with apple or pear. Lunch is veg followed by yoghurt either on it's own or mixed with apple or pear. Dinner is the same as lunch but no yoghurt. Cheeky man has aready worked out that fruit follows veg & sometimes kicks up a stink if it's not his favorite veg and he wants to go straight to dessert.
Food Preferences - Favorite by far is yogurt with & without fruit mixed in. The only thing he has outright rejected so far is potato but I think it was a dud batch, didn't get it smooth enough for him.
Drinking - As you predicted Tabby, he has finally worked out how to use his sipper cup. Although he is more a fan of sucking the water into his mouth and then spitting it out rather than swallowing it. Thinks it's a great game.
Commercial Baby Food - had best intentions of giving him mostly homemade but a bit hard to find some fruits in season at the moment (ie peaches & apricots) so using the canned stuff for his tastes of those. I also bought the organics brand peas & parsnip after reading the trouble some of you had blending the peas smoothly. I thought it tasted DISGUSTING but C didn't bat an eyelid.
A quick update on our sleeping, we are still doing better on the self settling (YAY) but not so good on the length of our sleeps. Only three 30 min naps today but he seemed happy enough so not too fussed. Still having a couple of night feeds/wakes but much better than the hourle waking of last week!
Take care everyone,
Lukeandmattsmum
27-07-2007, 20:28
Well i finally have a moment to myself so i thought i would get my butt into gear and post.
US - Well we have had a pretty miserable month each week someone different is sick. I am so over it now and i am sure the doctor is sick of seeing me. At the moment both Luke and i have some sort of viral bug, which has given us a terrible cough and i have had bad fevers with. And as of today Matt has tonsillitis.:banghead: Poor little guy has been miserable all day, moaning and screaming all day.
Hopefully we have some good luck when we go to get our tax done tomorrow and we get lots of money back.:p
On the solids topic i feel like a bit of a bad mum, poor Matt has only had pumpkin and a bit of sweet potato. Every time we seem to get a run on it he gets sick and goes off food and we are back to square one. When i had DS1 i was so eager to get him on solids but this time i just want him to stay my little man a bit longer.
I do have some exiting news. My SIL is getting induced tonight, so hopefully sometime on the weekend we shall have a new little addition in a family. Hopefully i will be well enough to visit her and bubs.
Ok that is probably enough:ecomcity: from me, sorry no personals but i tend to forget who wrote what and never have enough time to take notes before i post.
Mouse: It went really well the lumpier food, we had roast tonight so she got potato, pumpkin and sweet potato, she was pulling a few faces and not happy but no gagging and by about mouthful no5 she was ok lol.
yes we have the early bird here as well, again 430ish! I cant complain though as she usually sleeps through, to coincide with this 430 is a couple of interruptions during the night.
Elle: belated :hugs: for the jabs, glad it wasnt too bad.
Cat: YAY glad the sippy cup is a go even if not much going the correct way lol.
Lukeandmattsmum; Goodness me!! Last thing you need is to be sick as well. you poor thing.
BIG :hugs: and hope everyone improves soon.
Thanks for the advice own spoon, worked well!!!
Anyone would think Katie was my first, how quickly one forgets!
4.30 again!!! what the???
Shes hungry for the bottle, when it was 6am wake she wasnt in a hurry for so am thinking a growth spurt..she was tired still..went back to sleep 15 minutes after it and still there a hr and a half later
still no AF. tested again and still nothing. Have some nausea these last couple of days so a trip to the gp for sure early next week if nothing before
Happy weekend everyone, hope you have a good one
3Divas&me
28-07-2007, 07:45
Sammy :hugs: for the conjuctivitis- that is the worse. Very easy to catch and a bugger to get rid of!!
LukenadMattsmum- :hugs: for the ill family. You have definately had a bad run this month, hope all gets better soon.
Mousebrown- How exciting about TJ's moving about- She might be crawling before you know it!
Tabby- A/F yet?? I have never been so consumed with somebodies A/F til NOW!! lol!!
Us- Not too bad. I feel a bit slack compared to you mummies. I buy alot of Bridgets food. I do give her stuff that I do occasionally, but if dinner isn't ready for when she eats she gets heinz!! I should make in advance but I am a bit slack.
Mim1- have not tried the maxalon yet, was going to ask when I went to the Dr but have not gone back yet
Have a good day all.
liviesmum: :laughing: nope NOTHING and no sign of it coming either!
Ah dont feel bad regards the preparing of food, you've a lot going on at the moment, Katies first 2 months were mostly tin food, only recently have made the effort to cook hers and quite often gets tins the same even now as shes hungry for it at 5pm..what I have done lately though is to try remember to cook extra and freeze in a ice tray then to bags for when that happens and zap in the microwave when needed. Maybe cook a heap extra when you next get a chance if its bothering you, if not dont worry!!! :thumbsup:
bossoflatch
28-07-2007, 10:12
:wave: hi guys thanks for the nudge over this way cathy.. not that i forgot about you all , i just dont know where my head is at anymore... so lost with it all
we thought things were picking up for tayla. she got the dx of oesophagitus and i thought that was it ..so they increased her meds and everything looked like it was improving but then it all went south again ..
we stopped breastfeeding as she was getting worse.. she went on pepti jr fulltime and got even worse still and then they put her on neocate.. her last test results came back her readings are getting worse.. so i was told that in our case breast feeding is not the best thing for bubs.. (and the pead said he had never told a mum to stop bf before )
poor thing she is not tolerating the neocate very well at all.. apparently it is very rare to not tolerate the neocate about .01 % of kids react to the neocate .. and it is her last resort food wise .. she has a couple of weeks before her next reading .. and then the next option is to go into hospital for a few weeks and get a nasal gastric tube put in while they run tests and to let her body repair ..
we started solids sometime ago so see if that would help.. apples first but they were far too acidic and she was again bad.. and then pumpkin but after a few days again she was bad. so she had a little break and is on organic pears atm.. she loves them but food in general seems to upset.. her so she only gets pears every second day or so .. when she is looking for them ..
atm she has real bad bowel motions that are black and full of mucus(sorry tmi ) with the introduction of neocate she is vomitting on full strength formula and has started to vomit while she is pooing ... the docs are worried about her straining too much as there are then complications too, she is not constipated as such. has only every done about 2 semi solid poos in her entire existence .. she is just liquid or goop as i call it ..
as for developmental - she has only just started having tummy time with the introduction of her new meds as the acid is a little more under control... she is almost sitting up by herself.. and starts to get on her knees when on tummy time :smiliedance: ..
her cutest thing atm is she has learnt she can turn her head on command.. i give her eskimo kisses .. (is that what it is called when you rub noses) so i think she got it from when i rub her nose with my nose so cute..
we brought an amber teething necklace - she is not so much teething but we thought it might help with the pain .. and actually i think it may help as she has been a little more settled the last few days. ??
i have popped in here from time to time and i go to reply but then RL interrupts me and i think i will get back to it and then never do ..
have been reading about your litle darlings and melo - i saw yr little one was crawling (saw the video ;) ) .. that is gorgeous... :hugs: to all and i hope to pop back in here again soo ..
thanks again for the thougths and sorry this is pretty much a self centred posting
take care
leisa
3Divas&me
28-07-2007, 12:37
:hugs: bossoflatch, sounds like your life has been hectic and poor little Tayla, hope things get better soon.
Just popping in quickly as I am soooooooooooo excited!
Billy slept all night and only woke once for a BF (@2am), so in all he went down from 8pm til 7:30am:laughing: What a flippin miracle...
It was his second night in his cot (before he was cosleeping) so maybe it has to do with him not getting woken by me and DD moving in the bed? Or maybe I didn't here all his grunting and groaning. Either way I am so happy :yelclap: hope it keeps up
tired*mummy
28-07-2007, 14:15
Leisa - :hugs: for you & Tayla. Poor little love, such an awful thing for her & you to go thru. I really hope she improves soon. We are all thinking of you :hugs:
Boss: Dont apologize for the self post hun we fully understand :hugs:. What an ordeal, the poor honey! Hope things are sorted soon for her.
Katie still doesnt like tummy time even though her reflux is better with solids. Im not fussed though, am sure she will when shes ready, besides then it will mean crawling and I would have to mop more often :laughing:
Karrina: Wonderful news on the sleeps. :fingerscrossed: they continue!!!
Katie is obsessed with following big brother Matt around today. Hes always been quite "meh its a baby" attitude ( yaknow teenage boy? lol ) and I think shes determined to make him show his love lol
Shes going up to him in the walker and smiling or giggling at him. I can see the defenses breaking already with the grins back lol
After all who could resist that?!
jacstar31
28-07-2007, 14:17
hi all - sorry its been a while for me to post - i hav now been back at work for 2 weeks, its going ok....i am desperately missing Geoffrey during the days, but i am working from home one day so that is helpful. My DH is at home full time with G and i think he is really discovering what my life has been like for the last 7 mths!!! i think he had these great intentions of getting sooooo much 'stuff' done and then is of course consumed with G....as i knew he would be! i think its helpful that i have the perspective of having been at home full time and now back at work so have the understanding of both sides.
how do other people go with partners in terms of understanding each others roles?
G is having 3 meals a day (mostly) and is such a delight, he is laughing lots and smiling lots and making much more 'noise' now lol!!:smiliedance:
Jacstar, my DH has been home the last 5 weeks recovering from his ankle op and now sees just how much time the millions of little things we do daily for bub actually take up. Especially on a wakeful or cranky day!
Although he was always understanding he admits he sometimes did wonder what I did all day that kept me so busy I couldn't get anything done. Now he knows!
Cameron is becoming a food machine. Have doubled the serving size from a couple of weeks ago, each meal is probably roughly 4 icecubes or 125ml and I think he'd manage more. Still loving his milk though so I don't feel obsolete just yet. I made a smoother batch of potato today & blended with EBM and he gave it :thumbsup: .
Bossoflatch, just want you to know we understand you have more important things on your mind than visiting here all the time but our thoughts are always with you regardless. :hugs:
..speaking of DH's ankle, meant to tell you all how frustrating he can be. Cast was due to come of this Tuesday but he came home from a half day at work yesterday and said he was taking it off. I said that no he wasn't. Then he made up a story about how he'd called the Dr and got the ok. I was dubious but he was very convincing but I kept pushing and he admitted he made it up but that he was still taking the cast off. I put my foot down and insisted he wasn't. Not that he listened. 10 mins later he was outside cutting it off with the gardening shears.
His argument was he couldn't bear wearing the cast for another second. My arguments were that a) he should let a medical professional take it off so they can examine it & recommend what care he needs to take & administer supportive bandages etc etc & make sure he recovers 100%
b) what if he injurs himself between now & the specialist visit on Wednesday & Defence refuses to cover the additional costs & I have to spend even more time looking after him
c) what if Cameron has a broken arm? Will he let him take the cast of himself when he has had enough?!
d) how is he going to explain the missing cast when he goes to work on Monday?
I rarely put my foot down about anything so annoys me greatly when he pays absolutely no attenton when I actually do. Men! :banghead:
Bossoflatch - :hugs: for you and hope things are on the improve. Have been thinking about you and little Tayla heaps.
Cat - blardy men!!! Totally agree with you being annoyed!
Jacstar - Glad work isn't too bad even tho you miss Geoffrey. As for understanding roles, my DH stayed home for about 4 months with DS when he was 10 months old while I went back to work. I think at first he was completely shocked about how time consuming looking after a child is. Thankfully for me this helped him realise how hard it can be and he is very very helpful with the kids.
I gotta go - Ds calling me from the garden!
xx Flicka
3Divas&me
29-07-2007, 07:55
Sorry Cat, I dont know why but i was laughing at your last post:laughing: . Men, different species really, who knows why they do what they do:confused: ?
Just a quickie here. Bridget slept through last night. 11pm- 8am:smiliedance: I wrapped her really tight and she was still tightly wrapped this morning.
we got a 530 wake instead of 430 today yay! please get back to 630-7 lol
I have got to learn to hide the toast at breaky, once she saw it that was the end of the banana cereal lol.
Hiya Jacstar!
Im very lucky, DP doesnt care if nothing at all gets done, even if I cant be bothered dinner he will just grab whatever. He understands fully how much time she takes up, especially in the day as she wont go down to sleep very often and only im my arms, even if that wasnt the case he wouldnt care.
Cat: I remember as a kid my father did exactly that!!
He was a horse trainer and he broke his leg, a couple of weeks before it was due to come off he dropped some oats down it lol drove him nuts so he cut it off.
Hope no bad affects come from it. All I can say is... MEN! :banghead:
Hi Flicka :wave:
Hows the m/s liviesmum??
STILL NO AF!!! :banghead: for goodness sake talk about screw with your head!!
I either have a upset tum or yaknow...
Nausea for 3 days now on and off during the day AND usually when empty :eek: slight cramps on and off all day too
Im going buy some tests gain tomorrow, good ones, not el cheapos...any recommendations?
Have read a lot ovulate later in their cycle and a lot dont get a positive for a few weeks......
If its neg again Tuesday morning ill have to go the gp just to ease my mind lol
Hope all had good sleeps and a nice Sunday xx
Cordelia
29-07-2007, 12:32
:banghead: [insert amazingly long and detailled post that the stupid computer just lost]
3Divas&me
29-07-2007, 13:34
AAahh, what a bugger Cordelia! Dont you just hate that!
Decided to get myself organised this week and made up a good weeks supply of baby food for Bridget- You mummies got me inspired, so just wanted to share, as I feel very proud of myself, lol!!
Tabby- the m/s has eased over last 2 days, it is still there, but really only poping up now around dinner time, but all that could change too. I am just really tired all the time atm. I guess if it is not one thing it is another. Dont know what tests to get really?? Maybe you need to have a blood test??
See you all later:wave:
Tabby - Discover onestep - only from the chemist in a pink and white box. I think 16 bucks or so for a 2 pack but I have always found they are really good.
Cordelia - I am imagining your very witty and amusing post as I write :laughing: .
Livies mum - glad you are feeling a bit better and WOW for being so organised with the baby food. Yay for the sleep thru.
Us - Well, kelsey has been a bit of a pain today. Thank goodness Dh has been here to help out or I would be :hair: . I think her new top tooth is giving her dramas but it has come through a bit more today. I also think part of her problem is the fact that she is getting more mobile and rolls around in her cot playing instead of going to sleep. I hope she settles again but she is having her needles tomorrow and then we are off on holidays for 2 weeks - so probably not!!! Ah well, the joys of motherhood!
take care
xx
Oh darn darn oh! Lost a post too..Its something about accidentally hitting the 'alt' key! HMM
But I'll remember some of it: Hello gorgeous girls was the start.. then Cordelia hope the ILs are going ok! I thought of you this arvo when H and I said hello to a pair of grandparents and their v cute grandson riding his trike, in the park, with A DUMMY in! He he , hope your ILs are behaving.. We do remember your list when C was newborn :)
Tabby, sorry that you don't know, still, either way. Also sorry to hear about the nausea for whatever reason.
I've got a feeling that I might be!!!!!! Which is blardy extreme... H's Dad has been a complete loser for at least 6wks+last year (as you all know), but for 2days in there he was just great, loving, kind and just how we once were.. the bubble burst (of course)..but a little too late for me to realise I'M NOT EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFEEDING ANYMORE! (not that that is a prevention..I know! But once in months and months! TMI)..BUT..anyhow I have reflux! I haven't ever had reflux, except when we were all pregnant last yr. OH HOLY COW..I understand LiviesMums signature:) Well one way to find out! And hey little brother or sister for H! YIKES
Its a strange thing isn't it..cos either you are or you aren't. Nothing I can do about it now or would change. But a lot of thought for sure!
But back to earth..All the best for Kelsey for her needles tomorrow. We had ours here on Friday..no reaction, but for being tired and cuddly all arvo.. poor thing had one leg done then screamed and then had begun smiling at the nurse again before the next leg!! Oh I wish it didn't have to hurt!
:hugs: to Tayla for her tummy and digestion system, must be so so hard for you all, to not know what is making her sicker..well to know, but to have it so unexplanable. All the VERY BEST. Precious little one!
ARHa of course the "sleep through" aka 'one night of not eating' was just that..one night. Actually H usually wakes the same time as TJ and Katie and others, around 5/5.30, but has his brekky in my bed while he and I snooze till 7.30.. Arh one reason to BF as long as poss! he he
Oh and Cat13, that was a good read, so sorry that your DH was behaving so wilfully, as all your reasoning was very very sound..I guess it had got to that v ITCHY stage and he was ready to chop his leg off..hmm and fib about the Doctor. We all know that men can't listen while thinking about being itchy/cold/hungry etc etc :) Of course all except our precious boys, we'll have to train them to multitask
Speaking of which yrs sounds a honey TAbby!!
Oh did get to swimming and was fun, as was the 1.5hr sleep for H after it. Night all, better do some work! Hmm and not think about the reflux yet..will update you soon!
I was going to just read up then post in the morning BUT OH MY Sophie!!! :eek:
When will you test???? How long ago was the deed done? :laughing: heh so nosy..sorry but curious as to time frame for a test
oh the suspense!!
You better post tomorrow lol
xxxx
more tomorrow
good sleeps to all
Cordelia
29-07-2007, 22:57
Ok, I'm enthused to rewrite my post = or what I can remember of it... it's the silly little button on the side of this silly mouse DH insists on having. what's wrong with the old fashioned ones with 2 buttons?!?! Speaking of DHs... taking the cast of!!!!!!! Cat - I laughed and laughed... sooo typical male. I really really hope he doesn't regret it (for your sake more than his!)
Charis - another bfp maybe!!! I think yuo'd better test and put yourself (ok, and all of us!) out of misery.... :thumbsup:
While I think of it, has anyone got the no-cry sleep solution book?? Am thinking of buying it, but haven't exactly got $30 laying around (yeah sad I know) and so want to know if it's worth it before I fork out! Still taking 1.5-2 hours every night to get her to sleep... in the day i can just put her in the cot and she'll be away in 5 minutes - what makes night different!!!!!! how does she KNOW.
We went to swimming on Friday for the first time. Caitlin cried all the time - not because she hated it, she was just so tired. It's during her sleep time, poor girl. Have to try and adjust....
jacster - i am very fortunate and i have to remember to appreciate DH because sometimes I get so tired and caught up in my own day and troubles that I forget that he is at work 6am-6pm then comes and takes over the care of Caitlin AND works for our home business. Just get concerned that he wont' be able to keep it up because he's overdoing it.
Thanks for the thoughts re: the inlaws. They don't actually arrive until Tuesday. Caitlin and I have such a full schedule in the week that we're going to be leaving them at home every day they're here!! I am going to be in the bad books I think... but life must go on!! I'll be sure to point them in the direction of my weed-infested garden and the laundry. :laughing:
Enjoy your week everyone!
aries_moon
30-07-2007, 01:58
hello how is everyone:wave:
OMG CHARIS!!!!:eek: TEST NOW!! I'm in soooo much suspense over this, lol!! I think a lil bro/sis for Hunter would be just SUPER!! wow, I can't wait to hear, hurry back now!!
TABBY anxiously awaiting your results too :fingerscrossed:
X is not breastfeeding much at all now, so looks like I should really look into the contraception options again, think I need at least another year until I jump back onto the pg bandwagon, although I do feel very clucky now...........
We're still enjoying our summer here, even though it's not too summery today- pouring rain!!
I've been "nannying' for my sis a few days a week for the last couple weeks, it's great as I'm being paid to do exactly what I do with x everyday! However, I have CHEEKI in mind, as I do find it a bit trying at times with 2 babies!!
CORDELIA, didn't get round to reading the no-cry sleep book either so can't help you sorry, but I understand about not wanting to fork out for another book. I stopped buying the books awhile ago as I was getting so frustrated about all the routines etc; not working for us!! Hope you get some relief from your nites soon though. If it's any consolation, X is waking up like 3 or more times lately, so we're no better.
have a great day to all, must go......
Cordelia: can't believe am having the same problem but reversed!! Katie will go down perfectly every night ( no complaints and asleep in 3 minutes to sleep right through)but no matter how I imitate the room/setting like night for day naps she just wont do it. Kicks and plays then eventually cries and no amount of trying will get her to sleep. I always end up putting her to sleep in my arms first. YES how do they know?? Let me know if you find a solution and Ill do likewise.
Aries: Great news on being a nanny for sis. How old is her bub?
Us: Another no AF day. Have a blocked up nose :eek:. Doesnt feel like am getting a cold though and still nausea. DP had to take the car as he slept in and was raining anyhow so wont get the test till later today. DP's brothers gf said last night she didnt get a positive test until about a week after af due and even then was faint as. Shes now 11 weeks. Wonder why some can get (like Katie) 8dpo but another can take week/2weeks!
Anyhow better go, will let yous know how a test goes this arvo, will nick up when dp home. 2 pack, one for asap another for the fmu lol
tired*mummy
30-07-2007, 10:01
Hi everyone,
:eek: OMG Charis... you have to test! I cant handle not knowing lol. :fingerscrossed: for you to Tabby. I've never had a dark line with any of the tests i did with all pregnancies. I did 8 tests with Sierra (i was SO shocked i just wanted to make sure lol) & they all came up faint even over a few days.
:hugs: for everyone having sleep issues. We arent having any at the moment which is really nice. Sierra has been sleeping 10-12hrs over night & having 2 day time naps which are about 2hrs each, so pretty happy with that. She had her CHN appointment last week and she had lost weight only 6.3kg, it probably just because she hasnt been well & hasnt been feeding well. But she has grown 5 cm in 2 months so was very happy with that, 66cm now. Hasnt had her needles yet but probably wait a week so she completely gets over her cold etc. Health nurse said she needed to have at least 2 solids a day so she gains weight & suggested that i add the rice cereal to her pumpkin so it thickens it up & fills her up more. So i did & shes been loving it. Eating heaps of it too & then has a fruit gel or some custard afterwards.
Oh & shes FINALLY decided that she likes rolling, couldnt believe it. One night she refused to do it & the next morning she just started to do it over & over. Cheeky thing.
Well better get some things done. Have a great day!
Tummy rubs for LiviesMum & Strawberry
wild at heart
30-07-2007, 10:19
I want sleep as well..... (i get soo jealous of those who have sleepy babies!!) ... we haven't had a night of no feeds for as longs as i can remember- maybe since he was 4 mnths. CHN says sorry but no magic solution but I want magic... aargh.... I will probably be going back to work two days in Oct and I would like to go to work in a semi conscious state!!! its sad when I think a great night is feeding two or three times and then getting straight back to sleep... hmm..
last night was bed at 6.30 (normally 6 but trying sooo hard to stretch out later so hopefully longer sleeps. Awake at 9.30pm (WTF??) then awake til 10:20pm then awak at 12.30am til 1.30am then awake at 4am. DH had to get up to go to work at 4.40am and A was still awake at 5.30 so dozed in my bed til 7.30am.
Charis- test girl test...
Tabby- how long after depo did you get AF. have been off for almost 8 weeks but no AF...??
wild at heart: I think it was about 6-7 weeks.
I had it when K was 6 weeks, so wore off when she was 4 and a half months. I got AF on 25th june when she was 6months or so. so somewhere around the 6 week mark..
Last time I was on it for yrs and took 3months for it to return
wild at heart
30-07-2007, 11:31
tabby- on it once and it has been 8 wks now.. will wait and see
Are you going to ttc again?
Am sure it wont be far away..Have read it can take up to 3 months or so, so if ttc :fingerscrossed: its soon for you :D
Also you do know that you can conceive without AF, meaning you ovulate and get pregnant therefor no af arrives
wild at heart
30-07-2007, 13:00
We are taking a see what happens approach. We def want more and recall it took about 8 months to conceive Alex. But given I haven't had AF yet am not sure when ovulating etc. Tried out my maybe baby this morning but I think it's not working. Maybe temperature might tell me...
We aren't stressing about it yet but would be happy if we fell pregnant again- even though sometimes I have little "flashbacks" about the birth!
Charis....Oops! Can't wait to hear one way or the other.
Tabby...:fingerscrossed: crossed for you. Good to hear to lumpier food went well.
Karrina..Yah for Billy sleeping longer, hope it continues
Jacstar...LOL at DH getting nothing done during the day with bub.
:hugs: to Luke&MattsMum and Boss.
TJ is officially crawling:eek: . Means I have to start thiniking about little pieces of stuff on the floor and things DD1 leaves laying on the floor.
Nothing else to report on. TJ's still not sleeping through. Have taken her dinner time back to 5-5.30 and she's up to a cup of veges and rice plus custard.
Put DD1's name on the list for Kindy next year. Can't believe how fast she has grown up.
Big sleeps,
Lisa
Glad my DH and his DIY cast removal has given you ladies a little laugh :rolleyes: .
Charis - not that you need any more pressure but please please TEST! Too much suspense on here already! (yes I mean you Tabby!)
Cordelia, I've ordered "No-Cry Sleep Solution" and it should be on it's way to me. Will let u know what I think. We are still doing better with getting to sleep, the trouble now is staying asleep for a decent length of time. Just wondering how long Caitlin has been awake for before you try and put her down for the night. 2 hours max awake before a daytime nap does us but has to be at least 3 hours awake before bedtime or he will not have a bar of it no matter how tired he actually is.
The nannying sounds like the prefect arrangement Aries. Is your sister's bub around the same age?
Mouse, :smiliedance: for TJ's crawling milestone. Can't say I'm jealous though!
Looks like a few of us are taking the 'see what happens' approach in regards to the next bub. Although NOTHING is going to happen until Cameron lets his Mum get a few nights decent sleep in a row, much to DHs disappointment .
wild at heart
30-07-2007, 14:45
Cat- but you know what men are like- think we are superwomen. i dunno how they find us sexy with food in our hair and spew on our jamies....???
OH PHEW :bfn: ! Thanks for all the thoughts!!! A relief. Will keep heart and legs a lot more closed!! Hmm would still be less than 2wks..and for some reason I have reflux still.. but wait and see. Sorry for the suspense. Tabby hope you see the lines you want to see :) :) :wave:
HI
I haven't been in here for ages...... Charis??? WTF?? I have missed so much it seems!!:confused:
Tabby :fingerscrossed: for your efforts! It's funny - I look at bub and go - ohh yeah I want another - then 9 long months of pg flashes back into my mind and it's uh! nah.... I'll give it a miss for a year or two yet.....
I read a bit... but it's a bit of a blur. Yay to Sierra for rolling - clever girl, hope she's on the mend and gaining more weight.
I really can't remember anymore - sorry!
As for us.... well went into my "real" work (not my weekend job that I take the kids to, but my real place of work) last week to negotiate my return to work after mat leave. And amazing they have agreed to everyhting I wanted (demanded :laughing:). I'll be going back just for fridays only from Sep and then in Jan I'll be working the opposite of my husband's roster (he works 4 days on 4 days off - he's a hunky fireman!) with the exclusion of weekends! I was so happy that they would agree to this! It's a real load of my mind! We don't need to bother with formal childcare at all now. Now I just have to break the news to the boob addict that I'll be absent for a day a week and she'll "have" to have the bottle - no choice!! Hmmm - at least I won't be here to deal with that - it'll be heartbreaking!!
Emily is rolling (both ways) and thats it :D
She had her needles today and seems a little sore and grumpy now... some panadol might be in order.
Liam has started a new pre-school and is loving it! It's two days a week and the break is great.
Was a bit concerned about Emily - she can't seem to reach her feet.... I can give them to her, she holds them for a couple of seconds then loses them and can't get them back. Anyone elses bub's unable to grab their feet, what does it mean if they can't??? I haven't been back to the CHN at all so can't ask her!! DS was in love with his feet by now....
Anyway thats enough rambling - I'll try to keep up a bit more in future.
2cutekidz ... that's what josh did when he hadn't quite found his feet yet. He would hold them if I gave them to him, but not afterwards. Then soon thereafter (?a week or two) he was grabbing them himself and now he won't let them go!
charis ... phew!
tabby ... have you got a GP visit booked?
wildatheart ... hope you get your BFP soon.
cat ... your dh's cast story was funny. When does he see the doctor? Are you going? I'd love to hear what the doctor says when he walks in without a cast!
mouse ... crawling !! :smiliedance: or is it :eek: Josh is looking more and more like he wants to crawl each day and it's freaking me out a bit.
I got an offer to do a few hours work a week today. It would be 1/2 - 1 hour here and there when they need me, but I could tell them when I'm likely to be free. I can't believe I'm seriously thinking about it, but I think i'll say yes. 2cutekidz I love your comment about your boob addict! I was gone today when Josh was due for a feed, but the little rascal decided to go for nearly 5 hours instead of his normal 3 hours, so he didn't need the EBM in a bottle that I'd left for him.
Oops, gotta go, due to leave for dinner now and dh is still working in his office, josh is asleep and I'm not dressed in appropriate clothes!!
mouse ... crawling !! :smiliedance: or is it :eek: Josh is looking more and more like he wants to crawl each day and it's freaking me out a bit.
It's definately :eek: . Those of you whose bubs are still stationary, appreciate it for as long as it lasts.
Charis...Phew!
Cr@ppy night here last night. Had an argument with DH (why does his always happen on the night he is to return to work). TJ woke at 1.15 (took 45 min to settle), DD1 woke at 2.45 wanting to come into our bed, DH up at 4.30 then TJ woke again at 4.45. And by 6am, both girls were in bed with me. Oh for a decent sleep:sleeping: .
We've had some horrible weather here the past week. Feeling a bit house bound and slowly going insane. There are only so many games of Fish and Snap you can play before you start dreaming about it.
Sleep vibes for everyone (that includes you TJ!),
Lisa
mummysgirl
31-07-2007, 11:32
Hi everyone,
How are you all?? I hope you are all doing well, getting some sleep and that there aren't too many unwell bubs around at the moment...
I know I have missed so much in the last few weeks, and I just don't have the energy to read it all (sorry!!). Chloe has been sick for 4 weeks now, temp is high but still not classed as a fever, dr's say she's fine, no infections or anything, just give her panadol (for 4 weeks????), but she is miserable, refusing feeds (both solids and bf), having trouble sleeping (although it has def improved since we had the sleep nurse come over) and things have been tough to say the least. And been constipated on top of all that... (Prune juice is working but it's still slowly slowly) Oh and teething, I almost forget about that because she's been teething for the last 3 months straight... All of her molars are huge lumps in her gums, and canine teeth, must be moving and horrible for her, but still no teeth at all! lol!! Bonjela and panadol. Thankyou god! (otherwise I think she would've chewed all her fingers OFF by now, lol!) :p
So I hope things improve soon for her, poor little thing, I feel so helpless. I just want her to feel better... Going back to the dr today, have gone every week because I know something is just not right, hoping they will find what it is so she can get better.
ANyway thanks if you're still reading, sorry for the big vent! lol.. :o
AND I will be on here more now as well- we lost our internet speed back to dial up for a while because we went over the download limit.. oops! hehe
Saw the most recent posts about ttc again. I have also thought about it, but not ready for it all again yet. Planning on trying end of this year or next year. Yay!
Bye for now!
Alys xxoo
mummysgirl ... sorry to hear your dd has been sick for so long. Has she seen a paediatrician? Maybe ask your GP if that would be a good idea? 4 weeks is a long time to be sick.
This is just a short post, but Josh slept much better last night after a long play in the bath before bed. Sometimes a bath works, other times it doesn't. I'm finding that he is going much longer between feeds that I was letting him go. I was trying to feed him every 3 hours during the day cause I was going out a lot to various appointments and things. But he's quite happily going 5 hours between feeds during the day at the moment so I'm very happy about that.
Cordelia
31-07-2007, 14:05
Good to hear yuo had a better sleep mim :) Hope yours is improved tonight mousebrown!!
Cat13- you're a legend. I tried to make sure she stayed awake for longer (3 hours) and delayed her pre-sleep sleep... and she went to sleep at 8... woke at 8:20 but I fed her in her cot and she drifted back off again!! Til 6:30am when I had to wake her to take DH to the train. I am just PRAYING that it works again tonight with the IL's here.
Tried Caitlin on some chicken at lunch - not very impressed! I've got it minced up really small but its' really dry - even with the sweet potato mixed in... not sure she's ready for that consistency... I was thinking that I could have cooked it longer but then it would go tougher. Any ideas?
sugar n spice
31-07-2007, 14:39
hi all. havent been on here in ages. loving the new forum kiah and pobblebonk has started, ash looks set to crawl very soon.
mummysgirl sorry to hear your dd isnt well. hope she feels better soon and you can get some rest.
well just saying hi and seeing what your all up to, will pop in again soon
Cordelia, If you can get your hands on a copy of Robyn Barkers Cookbook try a small amount of the chicken risotto through a blender, the rest is a great adult meal!
Charis, my goodness you had us all on the edge of our seats.
Tabby, What's happening?
Mummysgirl, I agree that 4 weeks is a long time to be sick, I would seek another opinion.
Mouse, All I can say is BLARDY MEN (mine has been driving me nuts)
Mim, your work offer sounds great!
korahblue
31-07-2007, 19:28
Hi everyone
Yay - I finally have some time to post hehehe! Im working all day, then come home and look after the family and I just havent had the energy to get on the computer
Tabby - :fingerscrossed: with the test. I was hoping I'd see a BFP when I came on. Reading about it all makes my boobs feel suspicously tingly but I would say its more wishful thinking hahaha
Cordelia - have you tried using minced chicken. I used to cook it up with the honey mustard chicken tonight sauce for DS when he was little. Id eat it with rice or over a baked potato and it was pretty tasty
I cant remember what else I read. Hopefully everyone's bubbas will give you a good nights sleep
Us - Macy has her 2nd bottom tooth through and is getting to the sitting position all by herself. I'd give it 2 weeks max before she is crawling. Unless of course she wants to prove me wrong hehe
I think I read someone was having lots of trouble with bubs teething. If you wanted I could grab you some of the teething gel from the hospital I work at which works wonders and post it to you. Let me know if you want to give it a try. My kids childcare centre is always getting me to buy some for them. Its heaps better than bonjela etc and reduces the need for panadol
Well I hope everyone has a good night. I better go hang some clothes over the airer so DS has something to wear to school tmrw.
:hugs: for everyone
Just a quick one before a early night.
had an unusual bad sleep here last night with a couple of wakes and a 330am wake time that katie assumed was time to get up! Took me near on a hr to get her back to sleep and even then only till usual 530. That will teach me to be lazy and not use her sleeping bag! :(
Negative tests still..Have decided am just letting it be..when I can find the time and can be bothered ill head to gp if AF doesnt show..or a positive lol
will catch up tomorrow
bed is calling!
3Divas&me
01-08-2007, 07:38
Hi all, have had a busy few days at work and tired evenings so I haven't been on in a while.
Tabby- probably better for your own sanity to see a gp and put in the back of your mind. Our anxiety is probably feeding your anxiety and it becomes a bit of a viscous cycle.
Charis, I know you are like PHEW on the BFN, but I was like BUMMER!!
Mouse- Yeah on the crawling:smiliedance: that is quick!
Mummysgirl, unfortunate about the long drawn out illness, maybe a peadiatrician is a goer if it isn't improving??
....and I am lost, forgotten who else I was going to respond to!
Here- Bridget has been sleeping a little better since I re-introduced the wrapping again at night. There must be something in that??
M/s sickness still around but seems to have eased a little thankgod!! Just extremely tired all the time, and in bed early everynight.
Better go and see DD1 off to school, have a good day everyone.
liviesmum: I agree, will go there when can this week, dp has had the car every day due to the bad weather. HATE being so house bound. I dont think I am....Must be something else going on..Probably that sh!tty depo injection still screwing with my body
Havnt been able to go see and order a new lounge which I want. Hopefully the weather improves soon.
Glad your ms has eased somewhat, lets hope its gone entirely soon xxx
Charis: WHEW! but was quite excited that we might be sharing it again..ah well. BE CAREFUL next time my love (*slaps wrists* )lol
Mouse: Understand the weather and stuck at home with one littlie is bad enough, hopefully we can get out soon. Hope TJ slept better. wonderful milestone for the crawling and so soon! but glad its not me lol, im not ready to mop every 2nd day.
Hi korahblue! wow to Macy!!! What a clever little girl.
Hi to Sammy, Sugar, Mim, Mummysgirl and anyone have missed
Regards chicken, when I tried Katie on it a few weeks back (minced) and added to the vegie puree mash she wasnt keen either and wouldnt eat it. Mum says i HATED chicken from day one and actually gagged when tried it lol.
Ill probably try again in a month or two when can have cubed bits and hope its tastier?
Terribly sorry if missed anyones post. :hugs:
AM tired as, was better last night but still woke a few times, this time barely awake, eyes shut but moaning and groaning, dummy in and all was well. SO not used to this waking caper!!!!
Sympathise with those who dont ever get any thats for sure :hugs:
wild at heart
01-08-2007, 11:43
yay for sleep!
Monday night slept through from 10pm til 6.30am then back to sleep til 9.00am.
Last night slept from 6.30pm til 3.30am then back to sleep til 8.30am. I know that's not as good as most of babub but I feel that things MAY be improving (touch wood). He slept for 2 hours this am..
When should A be sitting up? He is trying but not strong enough yet..
tired*mummy
01-08-2007, 12:37
Hi everyone,
Tabby - I can completely relate to being housebound. We have 2 cars that we share but one car hasnt been going for quite a while & DH has it every day (except kinder days) for work & on kinder days i have to take him & pick him up. So annoying. Hopefully i will have the other car soon. Its being picked up by the mechanic this afternoon so hoepfully it wont be too long. Cant wait. We didnt really need the second car cos DH had a company vehicle but his company got rid of it a few months ago. If he gets this new job then he will have a company car again... that will be great!
Wild at Heart - Babies usally sit between 5-8mths. I think. DD1 sat up pretty early (about 5 1/2 months) & Sierra has just started sitting properly by herself. Dont be too worried, probably just needs to get more strength in the back muscles. My CHN told me if they cant sit by themselves at about 8 1/2 - 9 months then get them checked out. But all babies are different.
US - Well not too bad at the moment. DD1 has had a cold but it was expected after the other 2 had them. DD2 is still coughing really badly so going to get her checked out again on Friday. Sierra is really good. Eating & sleeping really well.
Have all of DH's family coming over tonight for dinner :hair: Its hard enough for me to have dinner on the table most nights with just us 5 but tonight i'll have another 5 adults & another 5 kids. Stressed a bit but i've managed to do it before so hopefully this time it goes ok. Speaking of which i better get my bum into gear & start organising dinner. Catch up later.
Have started an August Thread, so Mods, please close
SilverStarfish
01-08-2007, 18:53
Consider it closed :)
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