View Full Version : ****October 2007 mummies chat ****
This is our new thread, here's to happy chatting lol
this is my last entry to the last thread,
Erin good to hear you guys are going well, sorry to hear about Hannah having gastro, poor wee girl, I hope she's back to her usual self in no time,
Nat your posts are always so huge lol, by the time I get to the bottom of yours I forget what you said in the first part lol, cool ya got a stride to ride, I put one on layby for Alexis for her birthday, they are $20 at kmart, good bargan, I can't see Alexis walking before her birthday lol, so thought I would get it for then, good idea about getting hubby to make a kitchen for the kids, they will love that, i'm gonna get hubby to make the kids a sandpit with cover sometime, probably when we finally buy, which will be hopefully early next year, i'm sick of renting lol, lol @ Ty picking the glue off, what is it with kids picking at scars and cuts and stuff? DS does that too, hope it heals up fast anyways
zenifa sorry to hear you've got the tummy bug, I hope you get better soon, you poor thing, sucks when your breastfeeding, cause you can't take much to make you feel better, hope you can get some rest this weekend
AnD05 I hope today went as well as it could for you friend, such a horrible thing to do, to bury your child, its so wrong, I hope you get some rest tonight, sucks when your feeling unwell
Well we had the speach path out again today, they can see some inprovement in Alexis, she has just about totally lost that tongue thrust reflex, which is great, she's still not readily opening her mouth for the food, but we are getting there, they recon she'll get it eventually, with lots of practice, so i'm to give Alexis her solids before milk now, to get her to eat more, i'm feeling unsure about that though, cause she's only having 3 bottles a day at the mo, and even then usually at least one or two of them aren't a full one, and when i've tried giving her her solids first she hasn't drunken much of her formula, so I don't want her to take even less of her formula if that makes sence, cause she's not really eating enough solids at the mo to get all the nutrition into her, hope that makes sence lol, will see how we go anyways
TeamAwesome
05-07-2008, 08:37
Hello Ladies,:wave:
how nice to have a pretty new thread to type away in thanks for starting it Jo!:yelclap:
Yes sorry I am a bit of a chatter box,:ecomcity: lol. I think it's partly due to Aden being away. There's only so much people IRL will listen to kiddie tales.
After my chat with DH last night I think we decided the smaller things we'll be getting for the kids are a balckboard each which means I can do more arty things with them (and I am starting to build up a craft supplies box too but that's not a present just something I'm doing) and he will build Libby a dolls house, Ty a firehouse or car garage or something like that that he can park most of his toys in.
We will be making them a big sandpit as a joint present so I guess we'll get them a few more things along those lines. Oh and I bought Ange a big floppy fluffy teddy too as usually on their first Christmas that's what we give them but I was slack last year so she'll get one this year. :thumbsup: No ideas for her birthday yet though.
Jo - Glad to hear how Alexis went with her speech path and that her tongue thrust reflex is going. I do understand your thoughts about her getting the nutrients from the bottle but then they are also saying that's what's filling her up and if she starts on solids she'll get the nutrients from that. It's such a hard thing isn't it. I hope she takes to solids well and also keeps her bottles up for you just so you don't have to worry about either side.:hugs:
Erin - hope you're all back to good health again soon. :hugs:
well time to get cracking on the house work! I didn't realise it was so late due to the clouds and rain.
Hope you're all having a nice weekend with your littlies Ladies!
Nat
Hi wow new thread about time i recon that last one was getting pretty long.
It's rainy here today and im trying to get the washing done :hair: so am using inside clothes lines and the dryer which i hate usining. Am making a yummy cheesy bread dip thing mmmmmmmmm cant wait to get into it!
Other than that Bella is still sick poor kid she still manages to smile though little cutie.
Nat - your so organised have thought about chrissie and birthday but i have no idea what to get as i have never bought any toys for a baby has anyone got some good ideas?
Jo - Glad the speach path went ok im sure she will get the hang of the eating thing soon, I hated renting to so glad we have our place no inspection etc.. and its not wasted money lol.
Hope everyone has a good weekend hopeing to get to bundy next week im going with my sis and her buba coz we didnt like her driving by herself so Bella and I get to have a bit of a holiday.
Better get off this dip is calling me mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...............
:flowerz:
evening guys
Nat don't apoligize about chatting so much lol, I had just noticed how large your posts were compared to everyone elses, and I know what ya mean about others irl only taking so many stories, especially the ones that don't have any kids, your pressies for the kids sound good, bet they will love them
saremc sorry to hear Bella is still sick, hope she gets better soon, that dip sounds yummy, have you got a recipie for it? I just love dips, oh and I dont' really know what to get DD for xmas or birthday either, i've got her a stride to ride for her birthday (I doubt she'll be walking or even crawling before then lol) and I got her some FP pot toy, it looks really cool, and that is all i've got for her at the mo, I might get another couple of things, but we'll see, I put them on layby this week, so I can pay them off
well its been ****ing down here today, woke up to my back yard looking like a swimming pool, it was definatly a stay home day today, unfortunatly I had to go out, we went to the races today, even though they were cancelled, we were in the VIP tents, was cool, had a huge meal, and all drinks were free, got to be happy with that, I betted quite a few times (on races in other states, cause the GC one wasn't going, too wet), but didn't win, oh well, was fun anyways
tomorrow I was planning on staying home, but aparently I have to go searching for ph's for the office, a fun job to do with 2 kids, good thing is though, that we'll be getting the old office ones, only reason we need new ones for the office, is cause there is only 2 hand sets that are working, and we need at least 3, so the 2 that work will be fine for home, and its got a answering machine, so thats another bonus
well I better get cracking, might make me a cuppa to warm myself up
will chat to ya's later
Thanks for starting the new thread Jo!!
Will be back tomorrow to update you all and do some personals. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!:flowerz:
TeamAwesome
07-07-2008, 10:53
Hi Ladies,
I should be tidying up the house and cleaning up the kitchen but I've been looking everywhere for my baby/childhood photo album as I took a picture of Ange and I swear it's just like one of me at probably about the same age. Of course I seem to be having a totally blonde day and cannot find it. I know we had it out while Aden was home and it's been put back somewhere safe but it's so safe I don't remember where it is:doh: (and of course it's not where it was). If it is like the one I'm thinking of I will scan and post the pics for you guys to compare.:yes:
So anyway we had a resonable weekend despite the rain and I'm hoping it will properly stop in the next couple of days as the kids are starting to get cabin fever.
Sara -yes please do share the dip recipe my mouth is watering at the thought:chef: I hope Bella is better quickly for you and with this yuck weather too! I too hate using the dryer but unfortunately some situations just call for it. I ended up with 9 piles of washing one time I waited it out (we need a bigger washing machine as the kids clothes are getting bigger) To help offset the costs of everything if I can anything requiring warm water washing gets done at night time and it was basically equal in costing and I also run the dryer overnight too which of course helps warm the house which makes everyone happy.
Jo - I'm a bit of a quick typer plus I get distracted by the kids mid post and usually think of more to reply. yay for the answering machine for home but how did you office phone expedition go with the kids and the weather? Not too bad I hope?
Hope you all had a nice weekend :goodvibes:
Aden is due to call us soon so I better get off the net!
Have a nice day girls!:flowerz:
Nat
Hi just aquick one for me im missing DH sooo much its not even been a night lol.
The recipe for the dip is
1 cob loaf
300ml cream
125g cream cheese
1 cup motsorella (sp?)
1 cup Normal cheese
300g Bacon (diced)
Pull out the inside of the cob and dry out in oven along with outer shell
Cook bacon and add cream cheese and melt.
mix everything together and put into bread shell pop in oven till it has melted completly.
:chef:
Sare that dip sounds scrummy, will have to try it out
Nat oooh definatly share the pics so we can compare, I don't have any of my baby pics here, so have no idea if Alexis looks anything like me at her age, the album will probably turn up when your not looking for it, well it always happens like that for me
well I got new phs for the office yesterday, they are soo flash, kinda wish they were for us lol, anyways got the old phs here now, they are heaps better than what I was using, just got to get DH to bring home the instructions for it, so I can set up the answering machine,
took Alexis for her CHN appt today, she now weighs in at 7.7kgs, so thats great, she's gaining weight nicely now, still on the small side, but at least she's gaining lol, she might hit 9kgs by the time she's a year old lol, the CHN had noticed a improvement with Alexis since she saw her last (which was only 3wks ago) so thats good, she wants to see Alexis again in a mths time to check her weight again,
i'm off to do groceries tomorrow, then I might go and buy me a rug, I need something for the lounge, as its all tiled, and it gets so cold, and it will be nice for Alexis to sit on a nice soft rug, rather than a blanket on hard tiles, hopefully I can find a nice big one within my budget, i'm thinking of getting a maroon one, will look good with my brown couch and cream walls, should give the lounge area some colour
TeamAwesome
08-07-2008, 08:26
*sings* rain rain go away... Anyone else totally over it? I know it sure isn't helping me with having a cold and everything. and I hung a big load out before it started raining the other day and well it's still there as I don't seem to notice the times it's stopped raining or it will have stopped for a bit so I'll go to go outside to collect it and rewash but then it pours down! There's no winning! Fortunately we still have clean clothes inside. But being a bit off I'm just not clicking at the right times.
Ouch I've had ovulation pains last night and this morning. It's always worse the first time AF comes back.
Some deals for you girls just because I've come across a few the last couple of days.
From Spotlight if you have one near you trust me and join the VIP club as they've always got a good deal of some sort going! Currently they've got licensed character quilt covers for $29.95. Seriously this is cheap!! So if you like a any of these theme go buy one and put it away as they can be really pricey! (Trust me I know, I always shop around and this is cheaper than I can usually get them) They have Thomas, Elmo, Abby Cadabby(which I have to say looks really cute, am considering one for Ange), Dora and Cars.
Also SE QLD girls if you didn't know Dreamworld now have a Tuesday & Thursday deal where "locals" with kids under 4yo can get in for $33. (that just over half off normal entry!) then the next time you go it's only $20 for you! Littlies are free but you need at least 1 under 4yo per adult So for us to go will be about $100 which isn't too bad considering if you go else where it's still that just for one adult and one child.Just look on their website for more details :)
Sara - that sounds divine but I'm never game to try stuff like that without Aden home so will file it away to see if we can make it when he's home. (Stupid question but where do you actually buy cob loaf? Can you just grab it in the bakery area from the supermarket or from somewhere like Brumbies?)
Jo - yes I did find it while I wasn't looking for it (it was in a spot I didn't put as Aden put it away so while I "saw" where he put it just didnt' register) just before my friend came over yesterday. Ange is nice blend of us both but I had the chubber legs like Ange does. Definitely similar will try to upload to photobucket later as it's been playing up for me. I only have a really small amount of photos from my childhood as I'd met my father and thought he'd be interested in looking at them.
I'd be thinking the same about the fancy phones! Answering machines are great though with the kids (though our line is currently water logged so not sounding too great right now anyways lol) Enjoy your new system though!
Yay for Alexis reaching 7.7kgs that's a great weight! (she really isn't that far behind as far as I can see as Ange is only 8.8kgs)
Oops looks like the rain is slowing/stopping so better grab that washing while I can! have a nice day girls!
Nat
Hi ladies,
Just a quick one from me. Our friends that are down have just gone to meet their florist for the wedding & DS is just waking up from a nap. Poor thing would have slept longer but the bloody lawn mower man came!!! :cool:
Anyway, had a nice day yesterday visiting the winery where my friends are getting married next year. They are just down til tomoro to meet a few people to do with the wedding. Then today we are off again ...
Don't know if Ive writen since the funeral on Fri, it was a lovely service & very emotional. Now we just all need to be there for our friend as she finds some way to move forward....:( Thanks for everyones lovely thoughts too, I really appreciated it.
Ok DS has definately woken up now...must go...will be back later in the week for personals
Have a great week everyone!
Argh - I just lost the post with all the personals.
DD1 has cabin fever and has been going crazy all day. As a result my head hurts:hair:
Nat - its good value with the quilts. They are usually around the $50 mark.
Gizzy - Alexis is doing well. My bubs is a smaller child too. She gets weighed tomorrow at the CYH appointment. Havent weighed her for a while so it will be interesting.
:wave: Hi to everyone else - hope its warmer wher you are. :gloomy:
TeamAwesome
09-07-2008, 08:16
Hi Ladies,
Had a rough night with Ange poor thing had a temp when I went to bed so took her in with me just in case, after a restless sleep time, she woke at 1am and it was really high:eek: (just under 39 I think) I stripped her down to her tights and singlet (which was under her PJs and sleeping bag as it was cold when she went to bed) and gave her some nurofen and offered her a breast feed (which she took) then after almost 40mins her temp still hadn't budged in the slightest:confused: so as that wasn't working so pulled out the panadol too and stripped her right down to her nappy gave her some more milk and then 30 mins after panadol she was feeling much better and decided it was play time. :smiliedance:
So I dressed her in her light cotton winter PJs as while she'd cooled off she was still warm and popped her back in her cot so I could sleep knowing she'd let me know if she wasn't really tired but no she went back to sleep (yay) so as you can imagine I'm a little tired this morning:dizzy:. Hooray for Cafeine!
so will be keeping an eye on her today, she has a cold and she's teething but neither of the warrant such a hugh temp low temps I leave alone but this one was too high and affecting her too much not to do anythign about it (though it's not the first mysterious temp I've had with the kids)
It seems to have finally stopped raining too which is great as I've been doing the minimum washing and now I can do a decent amount and get caught up on it all.:sunshine:
Anna - Hope you enjoyed the time your friends were there. I'm glad it went as well as it could on Friday.
SJE - I know how good is the price? I spent $44 recently on mine as that was the cheapest around no one was having enough of a sale. The most expensive was $79.95 at target so hence why I got the ones I did! So not worth it when you can get it at the $29.95! Hope the apointment at CYH went well for your DD.
Well the kids have decided they will help vaccuum so I better supervise them more closely. Hope the rest of you girls are having a nice day!:goodvibes:
Natalie
Hi ladies. I am one proud mumma today - check out this link, my DD2 is baby of the day today!!:yelclap:
http://coverstar.motherandbaby.com.au/BOTD.aspx
Well I am still suffering with this tummy bug (so sick of having a sore tummy and not having food agree with me), DD2 is nearly over her ear infection and yesterday was DH's happybirthday (reminds me must change my sign). Yesterday I took the girls to meet DH at his work for lunch and in the evening we went out to dinner with DH's family to a local Italian, the girls were great, but it was a late night (home around 8.30pm :yes:) for the littlies. DH got $$ as presents as he's planning to get a new BBQ. When we moved into our house, the old owners left their BBQ which we've been using for nearly 4 yrs, time to upgrade me thinks!!
Our weekend was quiet, as I wasn't well and DH was helping with the girls and doing meals etc. Have had a few playdates this week which has been fun for the kids, but looking forward to resting this arvo and tomorrow!!
Okay time now for some personals:
Nat - :hugs: to you, hope you get some more sleep today and tonight and hope Ange gets better soon. I agree, I hate the wet weather and was happy to do some washing today too (sad I know!!) Thanks for the tips for bargains, a woman after my own heart!! I love a good bargain!!
SJE - your DD sounds like mine, quite loud and annoying when she gets cabin fever -why do you think we go out when we can?? For both of our sanity!! Hope the weigh in at CYH goes well.
Anna - sounds like you are pretty busy, hope DS is sleeping and eating well for you!
Sare- thanks for the recipe, that sounds yum, must try it!!
Jo - sounds like Alexis is thriving, that is a great weight :yelclap: Hope all is going well with you. Did you get a rug? We need one for our lounge room, our furniture is really dark wood and leather and the walls are beige, so its very neutral, not sure what to get??
Erin (from the end of the previous thread) - welcome back!! Hope Hannah is better soon, sounds like you are busy but enjoying your little girl.
Okay time for me to have a sleep now, I'm exhausted, esp as DD2 is getting up for a bf at night as she's still a bit sick, teething etc.
Enjoy your day everyone!!:flowerz:
Hi ladies,
Bet you didn't think you'd see me back so soon hey!
Things going better here now, Hannah is much better but still a bit off with eating and waking at night. Tough on me since she hasn't done that since she was 8 weeks! (yes I am spoiled....)
Jo - Hope you had fun shopping :)
Zenifa - sorry to hear you aren't well :( Hopefully it will pick up soon.
Nat - I hope Ange is ok too.
Erin yay for Hannah being better, sucks she's waking at night though, hopefully she'll go back to sleeping through till the morning again soon,
Zenifa how cool X being baby of the day :yelclap: still think thats a very cute pic of her, sorry to hear your still unwell, hope you can kick it soon, must be so tiring for you looking after the kids and being so unwell for so long
Nat poor wee Ange, hope she's alot better now, I wonder what caused the high temps, glad it went down, yay for the lack of rain the past couple of days ay, i've finally caught up on my washing again
SJE don't ya hate that, you do a big post, then ya loose it, its been happening alot to me lately, I click the post button, and nothing comes up, so frustraiting, although most of the time I just have to click the back button and its still there, I just copy and paste and start again
Anna glad the funeral went as well as it could, your a good friend to be there for her, this is one thing you will never get over, but with the help of friends and family she'll be able to move forward
well nothing much to report here, I brought a Mat/Rug today, been hunting high and low for something I like, and didn't find anything, untill I walked into crazy clarks, and what do ya know, there was a nice fluffy mat there in the colours and patterns I like, its a bit smaller than what I wanted (only 150 x 210) and it smells funny, but it will do, Alexis already loves sitting on it, so hopefully it will help aid her in moving a bit (even moving round in circles would be good lol) as it will give her more traction,
oh and I managed to do something to my ankle today, I went to walk out my fround door, missed the step, my ankle gave out and I heard a funny sound come from my ankle, i'm hopeing I havn't done anything serious to it, I just took my sock off before, and my ankle is twice the size of the other one, and OMG it hurts like hell, not sure if i'll go to the doc yet about it, don't want to go and pay money out if i've only sprained it, will see how it is tomorrow
anyways better get craking, and do some more bidding on ebay :laughing: or Trademe, I feel like buying something, this is what happens when i'm restricted to the couch with nothing to do, got dishes and stuff to do, but it hurts to stand, so its the couch for me tonight, might go and shave my legs soon though, just incase I have to get my foot looked at, cause I havn't shaved them in mths :laughing: wouldn't be a good look :laughing:
night everyone
Grizabella
10-07-2008, 22:04
Hey guys - sorry I havent been very regular in here but things have been really full on.
Brion was diagnosed with mild autism yesterday so we have to now go and see a psychologist to see where on the spectrum he lies. Then it will be regualr help from then on.
Toran had a SHOCKER of a night on Tues. Only went to sleep after 4am and then Brion woke at 6:45am so Stu and I were a real sight for sore eyes on Wed!! He wasn't much better yesterday either, am pretty sure it's because of his molars as the area was red and swollen. Poor dude.
Toran is almost a bum shuffler :laughing: he gets the things he wants that way, but if you pop him in his walker he starts running! Funny little fella just wants to walk - stuff this crawling business! He is lso clapping hands and waving and he does a little dance too. Almost has kissing down pat too :laughing: Smart cookie.
Been working heaps and just trying to keep up with the boys, not much else to report other then I am going to be an Aunty :) Should be interesting. My brother's wife is about 6 weeks so early days yet.
Hope all are well. Would be doing personals but I really scatty atm.
Hey Jude :wave: long time no chat
glad things are genrally going well with you guys, did you have any inkling about Brion before he was diagnosed? glad its been picked up early, so he can get all the help he needs, must be stressfull for you,
sorry to hear Toran is havn't a few rough nights, hope thoes teeth come though soon, cute about the bum shuffling,
how's the house going?
Grizabella
10-07-2008, 22:42
Well his lack of speech, limited eye contact, flapping, repetition, obsessions etc are all things that when we looked in hindsight were all there. We just never put two and two together IYKWIM. We initially took him to the paed about his behaviour.
The house is going well - have some painting that we need to get off our butts and do, and we will be doing a pay yard for the boys in the near future for now. Also want to get a start on veggie patch asap.
Hi everyone, great to see some more action on this thread, I still am amazed that our bubs are 9mths old and that they will be 1 soon. Has anyone given much thought or planning to presents and 1st b'day parties? I am only thinking about it, as I have DD1's 3rd b'day in August first, so I've already organised some personalised stamps for the invites and I'm even considering getting some personalised chocolates made to give to guests instead of lollybags etc.
DD2's cake will be a ladybird one, and might make that the theme, there is a cute ladybird outfit I'd like to get her, but $60 is a lot, wonder how much wear she will get out it? We will just be having a party in a park with some family and friends, not too big.
DD2's ear infection seems to have cleared up but the last few nights she's gotten up twice for a bf, so with this tummy bug STILL lingering, I am pretty tired to say the least. I am just sick of feeling sick, might try to go to the GP next week if it continues, its been 2 weeks already.
Off to see some friends of mine with little bubs - heard there will be 6 other mums and bubs all 6mths and under, plus with my 2 should be an interesting morning :laughing:
Okay now for some personals
Zenifa - sorry to hear you aren't well (Hopefully it will pick up soon.
Thanks Erin, so happy to hear that Hannah is better and hope she sleeps through for you again soon!!
Zenifa how cool X being baby of the day still think thats a very cute pic of her, sorry to hear your still unwell, hope you can kick it soon, must be so tiring for you looking after the kids and being so unwell for so long
Yes I am proud of my little girl, so she's been narrowed down to the top 40 by being baby of the day, so at the end of the month we'll find out if she's in top 14 - if so, I'll need everyone I know voting online for her to be in the final 5 (so we can go to Sydney and win!!:D).
Glad to hear you got the rug, we still haven't started the hunt for ours but will soon.
Sorry to hear your ankle is sore - hope its not serious. Keep it elevated, and hopefully you put some ice pack/frozen peas on it when it was swollen. Take it easy!! I've had a few sprained ankles and it can be very painful and frustrating, but enforced rest anyway!! Take care.
Hey guys - sorry I havent been very regular in here but things have been really full on.
Brion was diagnosed with mild autism yesterday so we have to now go and see a psychologist to see where on the spectrum he lies. Then it will be regualr help from then on.
Toran had a SHOCKER of a night on Tues. Only went to sleep after 4am and then Brion woke at 6:45am so Stu and I were a real sight for sore eyes on Wed!! He wasn't much better yesterday either, am pretty sure it's because of his molars as the area was red and swollen. Poor dude.
Toran is almost a bum shuffler :laughing: he gets the things he wants that way, but if you pop him in his walker he starts running! Funny little fella just wants to walk - stuff this crawling business! He is lso clapping hands and waving and he does a little dance too. Almost has kissing down pat too Smart cookie.
Been working heaps and just trying to keep up with the boys, not much else to report other then I am going to be an Aunty :) Should be interesting. My brother's wife is about 6 weeks so early days yet.
Hope all are well. Would be doing personals but I really scatty atm.
Hey Jude:hugs: sounds like its been a rough time esp with lack of sleep. Hope that Toran and Brion sleep better for you. I am sure with Brion's diagnosis it can be some relief to get some explanation and help with his behaviour and development, hopefully being early you will get lots of support.
Glad to hear the house is going well.
Better go and get ready for my day. Bye everyone :sunshine:
Hi girls im back went to bundy for a couple of days with my sis was good to get away but it was raining and the car trip was way too long but did get to the beach Bella ate soem sand and picked up some Jeans from Jeans West for $20 bargin. Is cold here but the sun is out so im happy with that im starting my healthy eating and exercise im still got too much baby fat and want to be a yummiw mummie!
Nat - you can get a cob leaf from any bakery thing in the shops its a round loaf the dip is soo yummie and its great if you need to bring a plate to things.
Will do personals later buba is sleeping so im going to clean up a bt and get dressed lol my jammies are too comfy!
Hi to everyone :wave:
TeamAwesome
11-07-2008, 11:57
Morning Ladies,
there sure is a chill in the air today, I've got my Uggies on cos they're warm but it's still cold!! Feel like I need some snow gear! I'm such a cold frog, I feel the need to go hibernate in the winter. It's great weather for snuggling under a throw blanket, reading a book, sipping hot chocolate. Ahh a girl can dream, it does sound nice though doesn't it?
Well our week is going better, still not much sleep for me but last night I kept myself up as Ange has been waking somewhere between 10.30 - 11.30 and then I've just been taking her in with me and she's restless with me wants lots of feeds (not hassled when she's sick but still very tiring having very little and broken sleep) so she was back in bed on her own by 12.15 I was asleep by 12.45 and got to sleep until just after 6am! Amazing how much difference a half decent amount of solid sleep makes! Feeling alittle more human and I'm over my cold finally which helps. Ange still has hers though without the temps which is good. I was a bit mean at 12am and squirted the fess up her nose so she could breathe better and now it looks like she'll sleep through tonight and the clouds dispersing I'll be using the vapouriser in her room tonight (it was making her too warm the other night but not the night of the high temps)
Nat - to you, hope you get some more sleep today and tonight and hope Ange gets better soon. I agree, I hate the wet weather and was happy to do some washing today too (sad I know!!) Thanks for the tips for bargains, a woman after my own heart!! I love a good bargain!!
I hope you're feeling better soon:fingerscrossed:
Congrats on Miss X being baby of the day it truly is such a lovely photo of her. (And how awesome would it be to win a trip to Sydney for it)
Happy birthday to your hubby sounds like a nice time out for everyone.
Oh yes I do love a good bargain! I just like looking at the bargains now it's usually enough to curb what could be a very expensive habit. haha. I can be a bit of an impulse buyer when I know I have money to play with. lol.
Don't worry about being happy about catching up with washing I love being caught up too!
Hi ladies,
Bet you didn't think you'd see me back so soon hey!
Things going better here now, Hannah is much better but still a bit off with eating and waking at night. Tough on me since she hasn't done that since she was 8 weeks! (yes I am spoiled....)
Jo - Hope you had fun shopping
Zenifa - sorry to hear you aren't well
Hopefully it will pick up soon.
Nat - I hope Ange is ok too.
Lovely to see you back again so soon, glad to hear Hannah is better now. I do understand what you mean about not being used to night wakings. It shouldn't take too long to get her back to her sleeping ways (repeat this when tired and this thought is what will help get you through until she does sleep through again)
Erin yay for Hannah being better, sucks she's waking at night though, hopefully she'll go back to sleeping through till the morning again soon,
Zenifa how cool X being baby of the day still think thats a very cute pic of her, sorry to hear your still unwell, hope you can kick it soon, must be so tiring for you looking after the kids and being so unwell for so long
Nat poor wee Ange, hope she's alot better now, I wonder what caused the high temps, glad it went down, yay for the lack of rain the past couple of days ay, i've finally caught up on my washing again
SJE don't ya hate that, you do a big post, then ya loose it, its been happening alot to me lately, I click the post button, and nothing comes up, so frustraiting, although most of the time I just have to click the back button and its still there, I just copy and paste and start again
Anna glad the funeral went as well as it could, your a good friend to be there for her, this is one thing you will never get over, but with the help of friends and family she'll be able to move forward
well nothing much to report here, I brought a Mat/Rug today, been hunting high and low for something I like, and didn't find anything, untill I walked into crazy clarks, and what do ya know, there was a nice fluffy mat there in the colours and patterns I like, its a bit smaller than what I wanted (only 150 x 210) and it smells funny, but it will do, Alexis already loves sitting on it, so hopefully it will help aid her in moving a bit (even moving round in circles would be good lol) as it will give her more traction,
oh and I managed to do something to my ankle today, I went to walk out my fround door, missed the step, my ankle gave out and I heard a funny sound come from my ankle, i'm hopeing I havn't done anything serious to it, I just took my sock off before, and my ankle is twice the size of the other one, and OMG it hurts like hell, not sure if i'll go to the doc yet about it, don't want to go and pay money out if i've only sprained it, will see how it is tomorrow
anyways better get craking, and do some more bidding on ebay or Trademe, I feel like buying something, this is what happens when i'm restricted to the couch with nothing to do, got dishes and stuff to do, but it hurts to stand, so its the couch for me tonight, might go and shave my legs soon though, just incase I have to get my foot looked at, cause I havn't shaved them in mths wouldn't be a good look
night everyone
Yay for the bargain, do agree about smell, we bought a rug from them when DS was rolling/crawling so probably about 5-6mo and it smelt funny too, to make it smell better, I think maybe we hung it out to air over the clothes line for a (sunny) day or two.
Hope you're ankles ok do go to the Doctor about it if it's really sore as that noise you describe didn't sound sprain like.
:laughing: at the unshaved legs. I do it when Aden's away, no one else is looking though DS tells me I have prickles on my legs and I need to get rid of them so I take that as a cue they're getting bad.
Hey guys - sorry I havent been very regular in here but things have been really full on.
Brion was diagnosed with mild autism yesterday so we have to now go and see a psychologist to see where on the spectrum he lies. Then it will be regualr help from then on.
Toran had a SHOCKER of a night on Tues. Only went to sleep after 4am and then Brion woke at 6:45am so Stu and I were a real sight for sore eyes on Wed!! He wasn't much better yesterday either, am pretty sure it's because of his molars as the area was red and swollen. Poor dude.
Toran is almost a bum shuffler he gets the things he wants that way, but if you pop him in his walker he starts running! Funny little fella just wants to walk - stuff this crawling business! He is lso clapping hands and waving and he does a little dance too. Almost has kissing down pat too Smart cookie.
Been working heaps and just trying to keep up with the boys, not much else to report other then I am going to be an Aunty Should be interesting. My brother's wife is about 6 weeks so early days yet.
Hope all are well. Would be doing personals but I really scatty atm.
Hey Jude, it's good Brion is diagnosed now he can get the help he needs. Poor little toran (and you and Stu) with those shocking nights I totally understand about them my first two were terrible teethers. clever little man to be clapping kissing now :) Glad the new house is going well.
Becoming an Aunty is fun (Especially if they are culprits of buying noisy toys for your kids!!)
Hi everyone, great to see some more action on this thread, I still am amazed that our bubs are 9mths old and that they will be 1 soon. Has anyone given much thought or planning to presents and 1st b'day parties? I am only thinking about it, as I have DD1's 3rd b'day in August first, so I've already organised some personalised stamps for the invites and I'm even considering getting some personalised chocolates made to give to guests instead of lollybags etc.
DD2's cake will be a ladybird one, and might make that the theme, there is a cute ladybird outfit I'd like to get her, but $60 is a lot, wonder how much wear she will get out it? We will just be having a party in a park with some family and friends, not too big.
DD2's ear infection seems to have cleared up but the last few nights she's gotten up twice for a bf, so with this tummy bug STILL lingering, I am pretty tired to say the least. I am just sick of feeling sick, might try to go to the GP next week if it continues, its been 2 weeks already.
Off to see some friends of mine with little bubs - heard there will be 6 other mums and bubs all 6mths and under, plus with my 2 should be an interesting morning
You sound organised about Miss X's 1st birthday. Not much thought about Ange's 1st birthday here, just that it's happening lol and Aden has to inform the people who organise flights and pay for time off that he has to come home the following week (so 7 weeks away as opposed to 6 weeks) Funnily enough all the kids birthdays fall on a Saturday this year :thumbsup:makes my life easier in that regard.
Sounds like an interesting morning with all the bubs! I'm sure everyone enjoyed getting together though.
Hi girls im back went to bundy for a couple of days with my sis was good to get away but it was raining and the car trip was way too long but did get to the beach Bella ate soem sand and picked up some Jeans from Jeans West for $20 bargin. Is cold here but the sun is out so im happy with that im starting my healthy eating and exercise im still got too much baby fat and want to be a yummiw mummie!
Nat - you can get a cob leaf from any bakery thing in the shops its a round loaf the dip is soo yummie and its great if you need to bring a plate to things.
Will do personals later buba is sleeping so im going to clean up a bt and get dressed lol my jammies are too comfy!
Hi to everyone
yay for your Jeans bargain!
You go girl on working towards becoming a yummy mummy! I know while it's winter I tend to sit more, eat more and well that's not a good combination for anything let alone when you want to look better.:no:I need to get stuck into my pilates more, I've so slack lately.
Thanks for the info on the cob loaf was having one of those moments where I was sure I'd seen them but had no idea what they looked like.
Well I should be off for the day. We're going visiting MIL tomorrow as the kids have been asking all week and was wanting to be not sick and ange to be on the mend before we went!
Hope you're all having an nice day (the clouds have come back here so it's even chillier now.:thumbsdown: I want the sun back!)
Have ancie weekend girls if I don't get back in here before then!
Nat
evening everyone
Nat yay ya got a little bit of sleep last night, I don't know how you do it on so little sleep really, I need about 8hrs a night to function properly, I too tend to hibernate during winter, I hate the cold, thats why I moved here, although we've been here for 2.5years now and i've gotten used to the ozzy temps, so its feeling rather cold for me, doesnt' help that this year is the first winter here that I havnt' been preg, so that may have something to do with it, hope you have a good weekend visiting the inlaws
Sare glad ya trip went well, it definatly is a long way for a drive, glad ya got out and about, cute that Bella tasted some sand, and yay for the jean bargain
zenifa Alexis is just about 10mths old, it sure is flying, I still not sure what to get or to do for her birthday, thats why I started that thread, all i've got for her is a stide to ride, hopfully i'll think of some more stuff, cool X is in the top 40, how exciting, will keep my fingers and toes crossed that she gets into the top 5, she sure is cute enough to
Jude funny when you look at things in hindsight ay, things that were there, and you never really figured out anything, glad you know whats up with him now though
well my ankle is still killing me, so I went to see the GP this arvo, and $60 later, i've just got a extreamly sprained ankle, she said that the noise I heard was probably the tearing of my ligaments/tendons, she doesn't think its broken, just torn a few fibres, so it should start getting better soon, its throughly straped up now, and its still killing me, hopefully in a day or two it will start feeling better, if there is no change by the middle of next week i'm to go back and will probably get xrays done, hopefully it won't come to that
we're having a quiet weekend for once, have nothing planned, apart from going to see BIL's kids, they are over from NZ for the holidays, will be good to see them again, DS just loves them to peices, even though they are alot older than DS, they get along really well
hope everyone has a good weekend
Sare - great to hear you enjoyed Bundy with your sister and got a bargain with those jeans!! Good on you for eating healthy and exercising, keep up the good work yummy mummy!!
Nat - like you I would love to hibernate in winter, I only like winter if I can stay cosy, still can't believe I survived 5 winters living in the UK. Yes it is cold here atm, got my uggies on too!! Great to hear you got some decent sleep, hope Ange is better soon.
I might sound organised re:X's b'day party, but its all mostly in my head, haven't done much yet, but there is still time.
Yes it was an interesting morning, 7 mums and 8 kids, 7 babies and my toddler miss nearly 3. It was a nice morning actually, the babies were really good, some yummy food, lots of hot cuppas and my girls both behaved beautifully and slept in the car on the way home (it was 40min drive), but not once we got home, so by the time DH came home I was buggered.
Think I've stuffed my neck and back up, its painful, got a headache too, probably just need some sleep.
Jo - take care of your ankle, rest up and hope its better soon.
You reminded me I was pregnant during the winter of 2005 and 2007, no wonder I feel colder this year!!
Okay off now for my beauty sleep ;)
Good night and have a good weekend:sleeping:
TeamAwesome
12-07-2008, 07:22
Morning girls,
another shocker sleep from Ange:sleeping:. I was on the phone with DH until about 9pm she woke about 30mins later and was up a down a lot (cat napping) until 11.30 when I took her into bed with me as I was wasted and then she woke up at 1.30, 4.30 and then Ty came in just before 6 I was trying to shh him without making a noise as he's always so bright and chirpy when he comes in and I obviously wanted Ange to continue sleeping, that didn't work so she woken up, fortunately she is very good natured otherwise that would have made the morning so far a lot harder.
Have the kids cleaning the lounge room as they made a right mess but I was too tired to fix it last night and they are getting to an age where they can clean it up with some help/supervision. :)
Oh and we're holding off TTC for a bit, until we're in our own house and have our finances a little lower so he can spend more time home when the next bub comes:thumbsup:. So we'll reassess our finances at the end of the year and see if we can then or at least plan for when should be more financially viable mostly as we have to upgrade our car as the commodore has no extra room and wouldn't be overly safe to add an extra child IYKWIM.
Jo - Oh dear that sounds nasty. I hope you get to rest up a lot this weekend and that you get to enjoy BILs kids :)
Zenifa -sounds like a lovely morning and yes we have that problem in our house, a couple of years ago (before the petrol prices become rather ridiculous) I would have continued driving around to let them keep sleeping but now it's straight home.
Well the kids are all ready to hop into the car to go visit MIL even in their PJs so I better go convince them it's not time yet..
Have a nice day everyone.
Nat
PS oh dear Ty just asked if I have tummy and when I said yes not really thinking he said "oh do you have a boy baby in there?" I attempt to say "There are no babies in mummy's tummy" and he says "yes there is there's a boy baby in your tummy (:D big cheesy grin on his face) we LOVE boy babies you can go to the hospital to have them Mummy"
I wait calmly as he pokes my tummy and say "well darling you better talk to your daddy if you want a boy baby" :laughing:
Evening guys
Nat sorry to hear you had another rough night, hopefully tonight will be better, how cute what your DS said, its funny what kids come up with, maybe he knows something that you don't, and when you finally do fall preg it will be another boy, how cool would that be, 2 boys and 2 girls
zenifa man that must have been busy with all thoes baby's and kids there, glad you had a good time
well my ankle is alot better today, I kept the support bandage on my ankle last night, but at about 6am I must have been rubbing my heal or something and it was getting really hot and itchy, so I had to take it off, man that hurt taking it off, anyways my foot felt alot better after that, I woke up this morning and the swelling has gone down alot, and there is a rainbow coloured bruise there, looks very pretty lol, still swollen, but a hell of alot better, at least now I can walk on it, just won't be dancing or running around for a while lol
we went and saw BIL's kids this evening, DS just loved seeing them again, was hard to drag him back home, its a shame they live so far away, DS would love to see them more often, so we might pop round there tomorrow and see them again, cause they head back home sometime next week, and not sure i've we'll see them during the week before they go
oh I finally brought myself a camera today, but i'm not 100% happy with it, so I might take it back, they sales man told me that it would have the sport function on it (you know the function that lets you take pics in action, so you don't get the blury shots) well it doesn't have it, so thats really anoyed me, cause I love using that function for the kids, cause they just move around so much, the camera does have a cool function on it though, it picks up smiles, and will take continuous pics when everyone is smiling, so cool, I got DH to hid his face, then show is face, then got him to frown then smile then frown then smile, was soo cool watching this camera pick up everything that DH was doing and taking pics accordanly, so I dont' know wether to just put up with this camera for the next 6mths till I can afford another one, or to take it back
anyways hope everyone is having a good weekend
TeamAwesome
13-07-2008, 10:07
Morning Ladies,
yes Jo very cute what he said though I wouldn't take his word as gospel as DH has been pregnant with a boy baby called 'Toby' for about 7months now. lol.
we ended up spending the day at ILs place, after spending 20mins arguing with Lobby that a short skirt and a singlet were not the best clothing when it was cold to wear and I even managed to get her to have her hair put up with butterfly clips! A nice girly change as usually she fights jsut me brushing it. Ty was a bit off though, very cuddley and pale and wasn't interested in too much playing or even lunch (though we persevered and he ate a little bit) then at afternoon tea time we put him at the table with a smilie face cup cake and he was promptly sick. glad I was up there and not at home as I had extra people to help with clean up and to give Ty a bath. he then had cuddles with his Grandad and watched Shrek and then Ty asked if he could keep on cuddling his Grandad and watch a goofy movie and he fell asleep about 10mins into that one so we stayed a bit longer! Was about 5.30 by the time we left so about 6hrs we were there. The kids had a nice time though which was good despite Ty being sick.
Ange had a lovely time, she's such a sweet happy baby. She sounded like she was calling out to MIL by looking at her and screeching Laaa-Laaa-Laaa (MIL is Lola as she didn't want to be called Grandma, lol) then MumMumMum-ing and BaBaBa-ing the rest of the time. She is so active and into everything when she isn't being loved by the older two.
As DH will be away for Fathers day I'm organising a few things over the week he home and so far it looks like this.
Sunday - have a picnic lunch with ILs (also killing a few birds with one stone here, means they all see him, we do our secret Santa thing and also a kind of Fathers day celebration for him :) )
Monday - is paper work stuff (inc seeing an Accountant for tax and Home loan people to do preapproval) and in the afternoon a park with the kids which will be with a friend.
Tuesday is curently free
Wednesday is playgroup then DH is going for a massage and then we'll be getting Ty's 4yo needles,
Thursday we're going to go to Dreamworld,
Friday DH and I are going to go out for an early meal at nice Chinese place (I've just asked if he'd like to have some time out with me he doesn't know its a meal yet, lol)
Saturday we're going to go to a few 'open homes' for Sale and then to Alma park zoo for the kids.
Sunday is Veg out day with him leaving that night.
So have a few things to book this week, we've never used/needed an accountant before but this year we do plus he did ABN work which is much more complex than I can do. I'll be happy if he breaks even but will be even better if he gets money back. I may seem organised but if I don't ook it all in we'll have a lot of things we need done not done and just bludge the whole week away (not that there is anything bad about doing that it's what we love doing when he's home but when he left I still had a mental list of things not done yet when he left and was kicking myself for it!)
Have you first time mums thought about Fathers day yet? I've got no ideas yet but while Aden's having a massage (which will be part of his present) we're going to go buy him something from the kids but I want something a bit bigger. for him as he spoiled me so last time!
Jo - (I must sound like a Sales person for this but I'm not just know how well it works) Arnica Cream will honestly help your ankle heal faster and for the bruising/swelling to ease and disappear fast! I use it on me as well as the kids and does wonders!!
Well it's time for a snack so hope you're all having a nice weeekend.
Nat
Hi girls just a quick one as im at my sisters place just wanted to say hey and that we had alovely weekend although the day i decieded to do the washing it rains :no: other thank that it was nice and relaxing.
Will bbl for personals Hi :wave:everyone hopw you had a great weekend!
Hi All
Hope you are having a good week
Gizzy - glad your ankle is a bit better. No cross country skiing ok:)
With cameras its hard to get ones with all the 'I wants'. You'd think that a sports funciton would be a common feature. :confused:
Nat - the babbling is so cute isnt it. They love interacting with their world dont they. TTCing - it definatly has to be the right time. Having a easy baby makes it tempting but I think its good to give your body a bit of a break too.
Zenifa - You are really organised with the 1st birthday celebrations - I havent thought of it at all yet.
Something at a restaurant where someone else does the cleaning and cooking sounds good:o
Grizabella - Its good you finally have a diagnosis for Brion - now you can access the help needed. Its cute about Toran with the kissing - it makes it all worth it when they do those sweet little things.
CYH says DD2 is doing all the right things. She is a little bubs :7.74kg and 68 cm long. No teeth yet but they will come in time.
Still breastfed:smiliedance:. Eats anything I give her.
The only thing is she still needs to be wrapped at night. She wiggles out of it and then screams to be rewrapped - she's doing this most nights now:crying:
Vent warning...
DH just doesnt get how run down I am. DD1 doesnt nap anymore. DD2 and DD1 have me up at least 2x a night. That and BFing means I'm sick with a flu of some description every month. By the time I've fulfilled everyone elses needs there's not much left for me. Oh - he's informed me aswell we may have to delay our wedding anniversary celebrations til the following weekend because of a work trip. Perhaps we will go on seperate ones.
He can go off and do what he wants and I'll go have the wedding anniversary that I want(massages, good food, relaxing walks). Him and I have to do some serious talking :shame:
TeamAwesome
15-07-2008, 14:47
Hi girls,
wow it's quiet in here! :wave:to all those reading but not posting.
The battery in our car has died:( and as we got a poor pay last week due to an admin stuff up have to wait to tomorrow to get someone to come out and fix it. Realised yesterday and just left it as I didn't need to go anywhere (and of course no money) just would have been nice to get out of the house and get a few things. I am getting to need some milk though so hopefully they'll be here in the morning.:yes:
Have made almost all the bookings/appointments I need to for when Aden comes home just need to organise a tax person and then we're all set.:thumbsup:
Sare- Glad you had a nice weekend,! Not your washing too it's such a pain isn't it!
SJE - yes an easy baby does make it all the more tempting (though I was still clucky with a reflux baby too so I don't think that's necessarily it). your ideas sound like my idea of a nice anniversary together, could always ask for a present of a weekend away with the girls (as in adults) at some point ;)
Well have a bit more to do so better get on with it.
I hope you all had a nice weekend girls.:goodvibes:
Natalie
Hi everyone!
Nat - That sucks about the battery in the car mine did that once and i got jumped so i could get a new one the whole time rying not to turn it off, we stopped to get some milke etc... and stupid me turned the car off so had to get jumped again not the best time. I have had it in my new car too the connection was loose so when it worked i would have to reset my radio with a pin thank goodness that is always in the glovebox.
SJE - Bella is wrpeed lightly when she goes down, she doesnt wake up if it goes off her so thats good i have been using the sleeping bag when its really cold she loves the and i tuck er in with a blanket it also give me peace of mind that she is warm. I hope DH comes around i put my foot down with my DH a while ago just to help me around the house he has picked it up but its always after i ask him to do it :hair: drives me insane!
Gizzy - Glad to hear your ankle is ai bit better, bugger about the camera hope you find the right one i recon there is too much choice lol
Well thats all from me am off to bed have some cleaning up to do tomorrow and still more washing grrrrr hate it!!
Night :sleeping:
Hi ladies,
Well, I did a huge post last night, hit post then quickly shut down as had to run & realised today that it didnt even post :banghead:.
So heres a quick recap. Had a major melt down yesterday when I thought I could be pregnant. I am 8 days late, but have only had 2 periods since having DS. So wasnt getting too stressed till I was feeling major sick yesterday. Took an old preg test i had & it came up with 2 lines. Well didnt I just lose it! Was soooo stressed, couldnt get into drs til today for blood test. Bought another test from shop, came up neg, phew! Then proceeded to :barf: last night, still not sure why??? Realised this morning that the old test I took 1st yesterday was actually an Ovulation test strip!! :o Goodness know why id be ovulating now tho as Im due....anyway. So I cancelled my appt with Dr & decided to wait it out. Think my body is just a bit all over the place. Plus DH & I couldnt even understand how I could be preg as we don't do it often (Sorry TMI) and when we do we are very careful to use protection! We were def baffled.
So had a better day today, my new dishwasher & stove have finally been installed, therefore I can not only use them but I have more space in the house too! The cleaner came so the place is spotless (if only for 5mins!) and I had fun at mothers group!
Ok better go, BBL for personals, DS has awoken!
Hey guys, just quickly poping in to say hi :wave:
hope everything is well with everyone,
AnD05 how stressfull, hope af returns for you soon
sare :wave:
Nat bummer about the battery, hope you can replace it asap, sucks not having a car, oh and yip got arnica cream here, its a must to have in the bathroom when you've got kids ay :laughing:
SJE sorry to hear your run down, hope your DH starts helping you out soon, sucks he wants to postpone your wedding anniversary, sounds like its something your really looking forward to, oh your DD is the same weight and legnth as Alexis, well she weighs 7.71, so pretty close lol, we both have little wee dots,
well nothing much going on here, pretty boring really, foot is getting better, still sore, but at least I can easily walk on it now
hope eveyone is having a good week
AnD05- What a scare. Glad it all turned out ok.
It seems pregnancy resets the hormones. Prebaby mine were 28 day cycles now who knows. The other week it was 35 days - that scared me to death too. All the tests were coming up neg but no AF - must be the BFing messing with things. DD2 isnt feeding as much these days. She just prefers solids - complete opposite to her sister.
Gizzy - DH doesnt know this but 'missing' our wedding anniversary will cost him dearly:shame::laughing:
Saremc - Tried the sleeping bag last night and ended up having to put socks on her hands because they kept on coming out of those little hand covers. I must have re tucked her in about 4 times last night too. She gets on her tummy, commando crawls around the cot and then cries to be rolled back and redummied:hair:
Natalie - So annoying about the car battery. It always happens at the worst time.
Grizabella
17-07-2008, 11:57
Hey guys
AnD05 - My AF went schitzo too. One cycle was 45 days (normally 31) and then the last one was 26, Though I don't mean to scare you but OPK's can sometimes be used as preg tests.
Jo - Glad your ankle's better, sounds really sore!
SJE - Even though it must be frustrating the crawling in the cot sounds so cute! Remind me of this comment when Toran starts crawling :laughing:
Nat - Hope your car is behaving itself now :)
Stu's Uncle Charlie passed away from cancer so we have to drive to Bunbury for the funeral. We will be driving there on the Fri night with Stu's parents, and the service is on Sat. Whilst very sad, he was in a lot of pain, so we are just happy the pain has ended for him now.
Hi ladies, thought it was time I popped in with an update. I am still not feeling that great, but the good news is that my tests yielded a result so now I know what it is and am getting treatment via (bf friendly) antibiotics. GP said I may still be sick for another 3 weeks or so and have to have more tests in 2 weeks. So this has gotten me down, and I've felt more tired and run down than usual.
Playgroup started back this week and we went to library story time, plus I've had followup dental and optical appts (a filling and eye test), plus I've had bookclub, girls' swimming lessons and I also attended a 2hr parenting workshop today - so despite feeling cr@ppy, I've still been busy - just resting on weekends and will have a day at home tomorrow to rest.
On the positive side, we've got a party to go to on Sat seeing some friends, its fancy dress, you have to go with something starting with the letter Y or in yellow.
The girls are both well, DD2 is over her ear infection and DD1 is doing great with the TT and is your typical nearly 3 yr old toddler. I'm just so sick of feeling sick, so its hard to enjoy things at the moment.
Okay enough of :ecomcity: now for a few personals.
Zenifa - You are really organised with the 1st birthday celebrations - I havent thought of it at all yet.
Something at a restaurant where someone else does the cleaning and cooking sounds good:o
CYH says DD2 is doing all the right things. She is a little bubs :7.74kg and 68 cm long. No teeth yet but they will come in time.
Still breastfed. Eats anything I give her.
The only thing is she still needs to be wrapped at night. She wiggles out of it and then screams to be rewrapped - she's doing this most nights now
Vent warning...
DH just doesnt get how run down I am. DD1 doesnt nap anymore. DD2 and DD1 have me up at least 2x a night. That and BFing means I'm sick with a flu of some description every month. By the time I've fulfilled everyone elses needs there's not much left for me. Oh - he's informed me aswell we may have to delay our wedding anniversary celebrations til the following weekend because of a work trip. Perhaps we will go on seperate ones.
He can go off and do what he wants and I'll go have the wedding anniversary that I want(massages, good food, relaxing walks). Him and I have to do some serious talking
Sounds like bubs is doing well, its great you are still breastfeeding and that is enjoying her solids. Sorry can't help with the wrapping, neither of my girls are fond of it, we used sleeping bags instead and kept the room warm, as they pulled mittens off.
:hugs: re: your DH and your situation, I can certainly relate. My DH also doesn't realise how rundown and tired I am and how atm everything is a major effort. Like you and most other mums, I put everyone's needs first and mine come last if at all and I am also up once or twice per night.
If the situation is such that there is no avoiding this business trip and the anniversary celebrations have to be delayed, I am hoping that he is going to go to great lengths to make it up to you. I am one of these people who feel that wedding anniversaries and birthdays are special, so he should be making it special for you both!! I am not so worried about mother's/father's day and xmas, as everyone is celebrating them, but birthdays and wedding anniversaries are more personal. Good luck with it.
So heres a quick recap. Had a major melt down yesterday when I thought I could be pregnant. I am 8 days late, but have only had 2 periods since having DS. So wasnt getting too stressed till I was feeling major sick yesterday. Took an old preg test i had & it came up with 2 lines. Well didnt I just lose it! Was soooo stressed, couldnt get into drs til today for blood test. Bought another test from shop, came up neg, phew! Then proceeded to last night, still not sure why??? Realised this morning that the old test I took 1st yesterday was actually an Ovulation test strip!! :o Goodness know why id be ovulating now tho as Im due....anyway. So I cancelled my appt with Dr & decided to wait it out. Think my body is just a bit all over the place. Plus DH & I couldnt even understand how I could be preg as we don't do it often (Sorry TMI) and when we do we are very careful to use protection! We were def baffled.
So had a better day today, my new dishwasher & stove have finally been installed, therefore I can not only use them but I have more space in the house too! The cleaner came so the place is spotless (if only for 5mins!) and I had fun at mothers group!
Ok better go, BBL for personals, DS has awoken!
:hugs: Anna, sorry to hear of your panic re: AF, hope it returns soon for you. I guess you can relate to how I was feeling with nausea etc, still no AF since having DD2 and panicing as DH had the snip 6mths ago, I was relieved to get the BFN. Lucky you to have the cleaner and your new dishwasher and stove installed, enjoy!!
Nat - sorry to hear about your car battery, hope the $$ are sorted and you can get it fixed before you need to pop out and run out of milk. Gosh your week when Aden is home sounds very busy, but I understand you need to pack everything in to a short time when he's home.
Jude - sorry to hear about the passing of Stu's uncle Charlie, :hugs: and best wishes to the family for the funeral.
Jo - hope your ankle is healing up nicely and you are still managing to rest, don't overdo it too soon or it will take longer to heal!!
Sorry if I missed anyone. Better go, as there is a pile of dishes with my name on it and dinner won't cook itself !Bye!!
TeamAwesome
17-07-2008, 16:36
Hello Ladies,
Well Ty starts Pre-prep on Monday!:smiliedance: Very excited, it all happened so quickly I came home with a message on the answering machine yesterday saying they had a place available and we went down this morning and both the kids loved it and Ange was a good girl sitting patiently in the stroller while I was a bit more hands on with Ty and Libby while they played and I kept an eye on them, (had to practially drag them both away) and so I'm now filling in the forms! He'll be going Mondays and Tuesdays which is good as we can still go to playgroup together on Wednesdays and means the girls will get some time with just me for a change as usually the older two want me at the same time.
Unfortunately due to chasing the kids to leave I've just realised I forgot to ask about the start and finish times for the days so good thing it's a Friday tomorrow, :laughing:
Car was fixed easily I was right battery did need replacing but he was done in less than 30mins inc testing it and talking to me and being asked a bunch of questions from Ty and Libby, he confessed to not having kids but I think he did pretty well.
Oops just remembered I was supposed to send off a package for Aden today with a bunch of stuff he'd left behind or needed/wanted since going back to work, looks like it'll have to go tomorow now. I left it on the front seat to remind me and of course put things on top of it so I forgot.:doh:
Sara- don't worry we're done that too. I ended up being stuck just up the road from our house the previous time we had to replace it (had been jump started the day before and given teh all clear from the man of the house lol) Just glad it happened at home this time much rather a car not starting and having to call someone out on your own terms than to get stuck somewhere and have to wait it out there until you get some one to come out.
Anna - glad the scare turned out ok for you guys bummer you had to have a meltdown first. I've only had one since having Ange so no ideas how in sync it is or isn't yet but yes, they can play a lot of tricks on us.
SJE - I like your thinking about the wedding anniversary costing him dearly:yelclap: says the woman who has let her Dh be away for the last two but is booking in for the next one soon, a lovely romantic secluded treetop cottage place with a king size bed and an in room spa bath with a view - let me know if you want the website;) let's just say I'll be going alone if he's not home when it's our anniversary next year.
Jude - hope your trip to bunbury goes as well as it can, yes I understand the sadness and also the relief that the pain is finally over. :hugs:to you guys.
Jo - great minds think alike yes arnica is absolutely a necessity with kids!! Glad to hear you're now moving around a bit easier.
Well Ladies have a nice night, I should make the kids some dinner but being lazy and just doing sandwiches tonight due to not sleeping too well last night. (watching so you think you can dance and the jamie oliver show did not help me in the slightest)
Nat
ETA: Zenifa (sorry started typing around when you replied) glad to hear you finally got a result as to something being wrong so I hope you're feeling better soon. and yes we as mummies do put our needs last and usually burn the candle at both ends just so that we keep on top of everyone else and keep everyone else happy. Glad to hear you're resting up on the weekends though. Was having a discussion with a friend yesterday about how much time off some women get their partners to take off in situations we wouldn't ask our DHs to, we battle on in spite of our illnesses/pain whatever so that we keep everything flowing. We both came to the conclusion if *we* (as in my friend and I) basically can not physically move is really the only time we get them to stay home or in my case last time I got some help from my ILs. (not saying it's not required by the people we were discussing to simply battle it out or that we're matyrs btw as we know everyone else is different just how we felt about it)
Hiya Nat
That is great news about Ty starting pre prep next week :smiliedance: that is so exciting, I am sure he will love it and you will enjoy some time with your girls!! A win win for you all!!
Sounds like you had a busy day but all worked out well - well except sending Aden's parcel, but you can do it today!!
I agree with you, its often hard to ask for what you want from your DH and I am my own worst enemy, the more I try to do, the more I'm expected to do and so its only if I'm unable to move or get out of bed that I get the help I need. I must say he can be good at times with cleaning, cooking and the kids - but I would like it to be regular (not just when I'm sick) and some self initiative from him, I hate having to ask or get into tears or an argument first!! I have had some great help from MIL lately with my appts etc, as my parents still have dramas so they aren't much support at the moment. Yes we mums do take on a lot and need some appreciation for this :yes:
Anyway I have some washing to hang out, its finally stopped raining and I have another 3 loads to go - yay!! fun! fun! fun! Then housework, a great day ahead for me :rolleyes:
Have a nice day everyone!!:flowerz:
TeamAwesome
18-07-2008, 16:32
Hello Ladies,
I stupidly stayed up late last night, started watching one movie which was bumming me out, not the best kind of movie for me to watch (one of Aden's boy movies but one I wouldn't normally watch just did cos it was there) so I put on Will and Grace for a lauch and watched a whole dvd, next thing I know it's after midnight, oops.
We had a busy day today, we stopped at the school to pay our deposit then went to the shops for something else for Aden (I of course bought the kids something too a colouring in book each and spoted these cool book sets for them for Christmas so I'll chat to Aden about them and probably will go back on Monday with just the girls to get them (I love that Libby doesn't remember quite as well about things yet.) Then we were off to the post office and then home again. It doesn't sound like much but was tiring today, we were out for almost 3.5hrs the loading and unloading of the kids etc.
Oh an upside for the day is that not only is Ty getting great at letting me know he needs to go to the toilet but today Libby said I need to go too so we took up two stalls in the ladies room (much to the annoyance of some other people but it did have 8 other toilets in there so too bad IMO I chose the ones on the end so I could watch them both hold doors shut for privacy etc. I didn't let it get to me though.) anyway she actually did a wee in a public toilet:smiliedance: I'm hoping that one of the side effects of not haivng Ty at home is Libby getting fully TT!;)
Oh and at the post office they had a little table for the kids right next to the door and this older woman (maybe 50s) came in with her dog and scared my kids! Ty said "Mummy why is the dog in here? i don't like dogs being inside" I just loudly said that "Yes that dog shouldn't be in here. it should have been left outside." the people inside the post office of course said nothing (I would have said something if the dog had been near the kids the whole time though) Anyhow he now has his care package on the way, with pics from the kids, a letter from me and a bunch of stuff he asked for.(hoping I didn't forget anything though:laughing:which I probably did but anyway) I was going to send a treat or two but it's going through his work office and he's now 2hrs from the office site so he may not get it for a few days after they get it so I didn't want to risk it just in case.:no:
This cold weather just makes me feel like slowing down, kick back and unwinding, basically do nothign at all, anyone else? Of course now Ty is going to Kindy twice a week our weeks will be fuller so will be a bit more about quality in everything.
It will be nice to have Ty out of the house for a couple of days a week and just having the girls, wow only two! Be great for him, he's excited already. Will be a nice way to kind of ease into it for starting school next year and really help us assess where Ty is at with his readiness to go. He did love it and was very excitedly telling Aden all about our visit last night.
Zenifa - I know me too, its taken a lot for me to get this far. I've grown up to not ask for help which doesn't really work in my favour either but I've always had teh mentality of just kind of getting on with the job. In some ways I guess it's feminism too far gone. We can be "supermums" (I do so hate this term) we can do it all on our own, so I guess we only have that to blame. It truly isn't weakness to ask for help but strength to ask for it. so go ahead sit down with him and ask your DH, let him know that it's good for the relationship and will make him feel more involved (plus there's nothing sexier than a man doing house work and doing things with the kids ;) )
Mine is excellent at home (when he's here lol) but it took Ty getting to about 2yo for me to feel I could ask him to do things. Crazy huh? I felt he should get to chill out and not have to shoulder much of the at home stuff and that's when he wsa only doing half as many hours work as what he does now. The thing is that most don't seem to realise without a nudge from us that by them helping around the house we feel happier, we feel less burdened by everything, we are less tired, which puts us in better moods and we have more free time to spend with them and in turn this is all good for the relationship. :)
well better organise some dinner, after our day out I'm running behind with everything.
Hope you have a nice weekend girls
Natalie
Hi all just a quick one im off to bed have had a full on day. Bella is teething and just a bit out of sorts but the problem she wont go on the floor for a play by herself so i had to pee while listening to her winge porr girl she just wants me all the time but its just so draining :crying: i felt like i was going into melt down thank god DH came home i really need a break. Have got a slow weekend planned FIL is comming not happy about that he is not my favourite person but im goign to smile and put up with it for DH.
Will be on hopefully have a great weekend.
:wave: to everyone!
TeamAwesome
19-07-2008, 10:57
Morning girls,
I got cranky at my neighbours last night, was after 9pm and they were drinking in their garage with their pimped out car in their drive way blasting their tunes Loud enough for me to hear in our lounge room (which isn't at the front of our house the bedrooms are in front of it). Well after them waking both Libby and ange I went over and said "can you please turn that down, my kids are trying to sleep and unless you want to baby sit them I'd turn it down..." I was told to calm down (hmm funny how the people who swear every second word are never told to calm down yet those who speak clearly and say a proper sentence are frequently) I was ticked yes but rude no!
Now these are young childless blokes, they constantly have friends over with noisy cars (who feel the need to ensure their cars are sufficiently revved for 5-15mins before stopping or starting their cars) they fix each others motorbikes most Thursday nights (yes nights) until about 9pm once again revving. I'm not the kind of person to complain too much about these things (it's usually all finished up outside by 9pm anyway) but as someone who was respectful of my neighbours at that age, rarely had louder music on especially not at night, I drew the line last night and I hope they now understand I told them the kids bedrooms are at the front right near where they were blasting their music (and of course they had the door closest to our house open) They did turn it down and I told them we'd put up with quite a lot of noise but that I draw the line at. ONe of the smart **** guys said " can we have music on inside our house and I said "I don't have a problem with that as it's not directed at my children's windows disturbing their sleep."
I did feel a bit bad about it but as DH said he would have really given them a piece of his mind if he was home so I probably handled it better than he would have. The only real problem I have now is that I'd put a roast on last night in our slow cooker for us to have for lunch today and I'd turned it off just before this happened to wait for it to cool down a little to put it away and with the girls both waking up and then Ange wanting to hop back up I forgot all about until this morning when it was too late to salvage it! Darned food safety, had to chuck it out but much better to be safe than sorry and sick from food poisoning.
I cut Ty's hair this morning (hooray for clippers) as he was starting to look rather scruffy hair hanging over his ears the top almost in his eyes. Looks much better now and after the initial tears by him he told me he liked it better!
Aww Sara hugs to you my dear, it's probably also an age thing as well as the teeth, they tend to start having seperation anxiety from this age. (bummer huh) Plus I once they start moving you'll rarely get to go on your own anyway (says the woman who's been followed into the toilet to pee for 3.5years and rarely gets to go on her except when they're all in bed)I try to go when I hear Ange stirring to wake up so after a nap then I don't have to leave her upset.
Well better get on with my day.
Hope you're all having a nice weekend (2sleeps til Ty goes to Kindy and he's very excited!!)
Nat
hey guys, just quickly poping in to say hi :wave:
Nat good on ya for going next door and telling them to quiet it down, I hate when the neighbours are noisy and keep the kids awake, we're actually quite lucky with the house we're in now, its quite sound proof, cool Ty is starting kindy next week, when does he start prep? DS is starting next year, scary really, they grow up so fast
Sare :hugs: for you chick, its awfull when they become so attached to ya ay, you don't have time to yourself at all, or time to do anything, like Nat said, its probably just a fase, most babies at this age don't like being left alone,
Zenifa sorry to hear your still unwell, glad they know what is causing it now, hopefully you'll be on the road to recovery soon, you must be so strong, there is no way I would be leaving the house if I was sick, I dont' know how you do it still taking the girls to their play dates etc
nothing much going on here, speach path came again yesterday, she saw a huge difference in Alexis, she's come along way in 4wks, she's eating good now, we still have a few hassels, but nothing like we used too, the speach path gave us a funky cup to use too, cause Alexis hasn't mastered swallowing water from any type of cup yet, so I was showed how to use it and what do ya know, i've managed to get a bit of water into her :smiliedance: so happy
we're off to the movies tonight, going to see the batman movie, it looks good, will tell ya's what its like when I get back
anyways better get back to cooking my roast chook,
hope everyone is having a good weekend
Hi everyone!!
Well just a quick one from me as I'm about to go to bed.
Went to my Y ''yellow party'' this afternoon (from 3pm) with DH, it was fun, I had DH in a yellow tshirt and a yellow 'flame' wig, he looked hilarious, I was also dressed in yellow. It was nice to get out and socialise without the kids, with the inlaws babysitting. They had to go out at 6.30pm, so we came home early. I was supposed to go to a friends' tupperware party, but with feeding the girls and getting them to bed, I just couldn't be bothered (although I do have some tupperware that needs replacing). Just hoping to relax the rest of the weekend, DH said he will take the girls out tomorrow to give me a break, which was a lovely gesture :fingerscrossed: he goes through with it (he's got a few odd jobs to do around the house, so he will be busy!).
Jo - glad to hear that all is going well with Alexis and her speech path and great that she had some water!!
Although I haven't been well, its sometimes easier for us to go out and all be distracted than to be at home, trying to rest but having the 2 girls constantly demanding of me and me just drained but not getting any rest ifykwim??
Hope you like the movie, let us know what it was like as DH and I are thinking of seeing it in the next week or so.
Speaking of movies, DH and I have booked to see 5 films at the BIFF (film festival), so I am looking forward to that. Its something we do every year, and I've been pregnant for the 2 of the last 3 years we attended. We also booked tickets to see one of my latest fave bands Ladytron (touring for the 1st time to Oz), and its on DD2's b'day, the 1st Oct, so its a treat for us (we're having DD2's b'day party on the weekend 4th Oct), some couple time doing stuff we rarely do since having kids. Nice to have stuff to look forward to and nice to go to a concert that isn't playschool/dora or the wiggles :laughing:
Nat - well done to you for telling those blokes to turn their music down. We have some neighbours across the road who also like to make noise with music, cars etc and recently had a party which left beer bottles all up the street and broken glass all outside the front footpath - I was mad but didn't get the opportunity to confront them and now the time has passed, but if it happens again I will be taking action!
Well done for cutting Ty's hair! Sounds like there is some great progress in Libby's TT!!
Sare - :hugs: yes bubs at this age really bond with their parents esp mum and don't like to be apart. Its worse if they are tired, hungry, bored or teething. Hang in there! I know my DD2 hates to be put down, she will whinge or cry and give me her sad face and its so hard.............but sometimes mummy needs to do stuff - like shower, go to the toilet, attend to her sister, cook, clean etc Now that she crawls she just follows me everywhere!!
Yes it can be draining and we all have meltdowns, its great when DH comes home to help..........which reminds me of how well Nat copes :yelclap:
Okay off to bed for me, I think the antibiotics are working as I'm starting to feel better :smiliedance:
Good night all :sleeping:
Hi ladies, wow so much to catch up on!
My af returned!!! The day after I had my melt down of course! Still had a pretty full on week. DS is still sick, has very runny nose which he HATES having wiped. Is on & off his food & is being extremely whingy!! Driving me batty actually & DH isnt doing much to help. Funny it came up in someone elses post, I hate asking DH for help too, I really do think he should offer or just see that I need help, not wait til I break down and we have a fight about it because Im so angry about his laziness!!
Anyway, Id better do some personals b4 DS wakes up...
Nat - Yay for Ty going to PrePrep, Im sure he will just love it! Aren't noisy neighbours the worst! Good on you for going & saying something, hope they stop. Libby sounds like shes doing great with the TT too, what a way to start! You won't know what to do with just the 2 girls on Monday, enjoy!
Zenifa - So glad to hear the antibiotics are starting to kick in you must be relieved. The yellow party sounded great! Its nice to go to 'different' things as you say without the kids sometimes. And Im hearing you on the whole couple time too. I really want to have some time to just DH & I because Ive been pretty stressed lately & we havnt been exactly :valentine:. Something I think we need to work on.
Saremc - :hugs: to you hun. Im right there with ya on the whole clingy/whigy baby at the mo! Its doing my head in. I think DSs is a combination of his cold & teething. Ive really had to ask DH to 'give me a break' as I was pretty over it by yesterday. I hope she gets better for you soon, and you survive your Fils visit.
Gizzy - :smiliedance: for Alexis's improvement, thats fantastic! You must be so happy. Cool about the water too! Lucky you off to the movies. DH is there as we speak with some mates, he just txt tho to say that its a long movie & doesnt finish til 2pm! (He went in at 11:15am) I txt back saying how lucky he was & to enjoy because when he gets home he will be taking over with DS :devil6:.
Grizzabella - Glad you got a diagnosis for Brion, what support do you get? Hope all is working out for you. Love your new avatar too :goodvibes:
Well, we have a pretty busy week lined up. Monday I have 2 girlfriends coming over for a catch up coffee at different times so the whole day is gone basically.
Tuesday I have to pack for my trip! & do some cooking for DH while Im away. Wednesday is Mothers group. Thurs I will either be working if my school rings me for relief or Il be lucky & get the day off! Fri I have my friends baby while she either works or has the day off. Then Sat drive up to Perth & Sunday fly out to QLD!! Yay...the countdown is on. Can't wait to see my parents!
Ok better go finish the washing while DS is still asleep. Im finding it very had to get anything done while he's in this clingy stage hence why I havent had a lot of time to post lately!
Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!
Hi Girls it has been quiet in here hope everyone has had a good weekend.
Fils visit was ok he almost broke Bellas car seat (big man trying to move the car seat back) even after i told him he couldnt because of the car seat :hair: he makes me so mad treats me like nothing then expects it to be ok NOT HAPPY!!!
Other than that we were all happy to see him go this morning Bella is back to herself again its true what they say they are a good judge of character. We went to the markets and got some yummie strawberries and then went out to the hockey club for a relax and a drink it was such a nice day.
AnD05 - yay for AF returning i hate that inital stress im glad it got sorted. As for me i havnt got mine back am BFing and have gotten the injection although it needs a top up but not enough money to go to the doc (just wish they could bulk bill everyone!) Sounds like you have a busy week mine sounds quite dull compared to yours, where are you going in QLD? ohh a trip away you must be so excited!
Nat - I hope Ty has fn at pre prep! we dont have noisy neighbours but their car almost got stolen last night, was really weird coz i heard the noises but didnt investigate like i usally do but the idiots hit the horn so they went out to investigate it was halfway down the driveway with the guy behind it. So tonight we are being extra careful!
Zennifa - im hearing you on the couple time thing after all day at work for DH and me at home we hit the pillow and are out to it, and with no one to babysit we will have to make do with the hour we get when bella is sleeping at night before we go to bed lol not enough time in the day
Gizzy - go Alexis glad to hear about her improvement how much does she weigh now? Bella is 6.5kgs she is tiny but so healthy and happy!
Grizzabella - that is sad news about your DH's uncle and i hope brion is going well i know a few kids with autism such a hard thing to cope with sometimes.
Well thats all from me HI to everyone i missed hope you are all well!
Night Night!
:flowerz:
I just wrote this big post which was all +ve and perhaps even interesting. DD1 was still in bed, DD2 was in my lap and then.............she hit some key and I lost the post:eek: But wait ......there is more, then DD2 did a huge projectile :barf: missed the keyboard, just under the desk on the carpet :no: So after the cleanup and DD1 up, I just don't have the heart to type it all again.
Will be back later.
Have a nice day everyone!:flowerz:
TeamAwesome
21-07-2008, 12:04
Hello Ladies,
My goodness it's quiet without Ty at home! Libby is like me and likes her own company so she's pretty quiet most of the time. Ty was dressed and ready at 7am this morning, he came in very happy and excited but when it came time for the girls and I to leave the kindy he was a bit upset, hopefully he has a nice day. I had intended on doing a bit of a spring clean but with only an hour left before we have to go out again I'll leave it until tomorrow. I was sick on Sat night had a fever and chills and still seem to be recupperating (fortunately kids seem to have missed it) so am just going to put my feet up for the rest of the afternoon sorry for no personals.
Hope you're having a nice day ladies.
Nat
afternoon guys, DD is being a pain in the backside again, and refusing her bottles:hair:, anyone know of a way to make her drink (apart from holding her down and pooring it into her mouth :D)
will be back later for personals
Hi Ladies!
Well its been a long, long time since I last posted. Some of you wont know me and some of you wont remember me but I thought I would pop in and say hello anyways!
Its been an eventful time for me in the last few months. We moved house, Tyson started crawling, my father in law had a stroke and then a massive heart attack and after a stressful month going backwards and forwards to ICU every day sadly he passed away at the beginning of this month. After the funeral my DH and I decided to start TTC properly for our next bub. We had wanted to TTC sooner but with all the stress going on we had put it off. I made an appt with my FS and a week later found out I am pregnant! We were so shocked but happy of course! As we were not actively TTC at the time I have no idea how far along I am but I am assuming I am due some time in March and I must be around 5ish weeks.
Tyson is doing well. He will be 10 mths old at the end of this month. I cant believe how fast time goes by. Once he finally got over his Reflux he took to his solids beautifully. And also drinks his bottles without a problem now. Unfortunatley this week he has had sniffles and an ear infection so he has been off solids and bottles but we will get back into it when he is feeling better.
Hope everybody else is doing well, I will have to find some time to do a bit of reading back!
Tam
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Hi everyone!!
Welcome back Tammy!! Yes I do remember you and great to hear from you again. Congratulations on your BFP!! :yelclap: Sorry to hear about your FIL
Its lovely to hear how well Tyson is doing and hope you are feeling okay pregnancy wise!!
Jo - sorry don't have any suggestions, as DD2 only wants breast not bottle, so I can't help. Hope your ankle is better!
Nat - so how was it for Ty's first day at pre-prep? How did he go? How about you and the girls, I saw your post, hope you are feeling better!!
Anna and Sare - yes it can be challenging to find couple time or even 'me' time but I think its essential so you can keep the positives in your own parenting. It does take effort to make time for yourself and your hubby, but worth it for your relationship. I am lucky I've got parents and inlaws around, but we still don't do it enough, as we don't like to impose too much.
Well I started doing a parenting course yesterday, DD1 is nearly 3 and getting more challenging so I need all the support, reassurance and strategies to manage that I can get, so far its been really helpful.
Had swimming last night and playgroup today, now we're home and just going to relax and do housestuff.
I am getting better slowly from my tummy bug,still on AB, but I was helping DH with lifting our massive heavy tv on Sunday and have hurt the muscles around my left hip, so bending is painful, so trying to take it easy.
Anyway better go and do stuff while both girls are napping. Bye!
Grizabella
22-07-2008, 12:49
Tammy! So lovely to see you back. So sorry to hear about your FIL - hope your hubby is going OK. Congrats on the BFP!!!! Everything crossed for a safe and happy pregnancy :D
The service on Sat was lovely and despite the circumstances it was nice to catch up with Stu's family. Stu's parents were kind enough the night beforehand to watch the boys so Stu and I could have dinner together. It was lovely and felt very odd to have some time to ourselves!
Brion's behaviour has been a lot owrse then normal and to be honest I am finding it a little harder to cope. He isn;t sleeping well - refuses to go to bed and then wakes up and hops in with us. Which would be OK if he went to sleep not p!ssfarted around for goodness knows how long each time.
Poor Toran keeps copping a beating from Brion too - I swear his head must be made of steel. He's a hppy little chap still though which says something for his character - i wouldn't be if I were him!
Toran can now say Mama!! I am so happy - Brion can't say Ma properly yet (he says Na :laughing:) so it is nice to hear t from Toran :D
In regards to Brion and his autism - we have to get a formal diagnosis we already have one part of threee we just have to wait til the Psych and Speechie confirm it too. Then we will be eligible for Early Intervetion which means that among other things Brion will get an aide to assist him in daycare or kindy etc.
TeamAwesome
22-07-2008, 13:05
Hello Ladies,
once again a lovely quiet day in our house, Libby was upset we couldn't go straight in to pick TJ up which was sweet and he'd been sitting on the teachers lap for a few minutes asking to go home. He a few little not used to being in groups hiccups (ie not used to sharing type thing) but was more than happy for me to leave this morning early! so Ange is in bed and Libby is happily playing I thought I'd jump on to catch up on personals.
Jo - yes Ty is also off to prep next year! It is scary how fast they grow up. Hooray for Alexis's improvements with eating and with the water!
Zenifa - glad you enjoyed your Y party. Good to hear the ABs are kicking in. Couple time is very important I realised I'd kind of forgotton about making a bit of just us time (aside from kids being in bed) the last couple of times Aden's been home so have MIL baby sitting so we can go for an early dinner and maybe a coffee on one of his nights home. He said he didn't want to you know be away from the kids while he was home the last couple of times (and I was too busy making sure I got time out to think about it properly) but I think it's so important to nuture the relationship, to continue to "date" to put effort into spending a concerted time together as opposed to crashing on the lounge or into bed. Vege out time just isn't quality time IMO. Anyway my point (aha she says yes there is a point to my ramblings) is yes a concerted effort is required, so make the effort yourself ,set up the baby sitters maybe organise to even meet DH for lunch one day on your own. IT's the little things that count. Also Aden and I make sure that one night he's home and the kids are all in bed we pop on some nice easy listening/romantic music give each other a foot massage and have a chat about things. It's a nice way to unwind together. :)
Anna - see so your meltdown was hormonal obviously. That first cycle or two can be a bit hard on your system so be kind to yourself. Hope the rest of your week goes nicely for you and I hope the weather over here behaves while you visit your parents! Where will you be? Perhaps we could try for an Oct mummies meet up while you're here? (so should have thought of it earlier but of course didn't)
Sara - hope you're using a differing contraceptive you aren't up for another pregnancy just yet.Bummer about FIL and his boarish ways, yay for him departing!! I'm fortunate that although my ILs parenting ideas are a bit "dated" they aren't completly off the mark. Hope you don't have to endure his presence for a while.
Tammy - I was just wondering about you the other day! Sounds like Tyson is doing beautifully hope his sniffles and ear infection move on quickly for you! Yes you certainly have had an eventful time, I'm sorry for the loss of your FIL but congrats on your pregnancy I hope it's a lovely uneventful time for you and your family!
Well time to be off to pick Ty have a lovely day girls!
Nat
Things going ok here. DS still has a very runny nose, is off his food/milk & has been overall very unsettled. Although I must admit today was better....so :fingerscrossed: we are on the road to recovery. Im soooooo stressed about being stuck in a plane seat with him....he just screams & pushes to get away from me :confused:. Had a Drs appt yest arvo to check his ears & throat as he's just not himself but that was all clear. So I took him to the Osteo this arvo for a check up & to see if anythings out that could account for the irratibility & he did say he was congested & did his thing. He also recommended changing to the S26 Soy formula, so will give that ago. He said it should help with his eating, as at the mo he is being very difficult & will only (if Im lucky) eat food from a jar!!! It's so frustrating as I spend ages cooking up gourmet foods just to throw away :(. Anyhoo, Im sure it'll all work out in the end.
I also had to have a talk with DH on Sun night about the fact that Im just not entirely happy with the way our relationship is at the moment. I think he freaked out a bit & didn't realise I was so unhappy. It was a good talk tho & he is going to try & make more of a conscious effort to be thoughtful. He has started by (with LOTS of hinting from me) asking his Sister to babysit on Sat so we can go out for dinner, as it will be our last night together for 3wks & I can't remember the last time we had dinner out! So Im very excited!!
Jude - :hugs: to you hun, you sound like you are doing it tuff. Toran must know that he has to be on his best behaviour for you :cloud9:. Goodluck with all the assessments with Brion, it will be great when you can get some help.
Zenifa - I hope you hip is feeling better, no more lifting heavy things!! The parenting course sounds very interesting, any tips for us?? The osteo told me that DS was VERY strong willed & that it was unusual to see it so strong in such a young baby. I laughed when he asked if Id seen this trait in him....aahh yeah! I think Im going to need some help.....:yes:
Nat - Thats great that Ty was happy for you to leave this morning. Makes it all so much easier for you all to adjust when they are happy about the change. Your def right on the making a effort with DH, just had to inform my DH of that...hhmmmw we'll see how long it lasts. The meet would be great but Im heading inland to Toowoomba & won't get a chance to come to Brissie sorry!!
Saremc - Yeah the whole af thing is pretty scary! Im off to Toowoomba, Im very excited as my mum is dying to see DS, she is such a loving nanna & misses him like crazy! Plus he's changed so much since she saw him last back in Easter. Im also looking forward to not having to cook every night!
Tam - Hi!! Of course I remember you! Congratulations on your BFP news!!! Its funny cause a g/f just popped in yesterday & told me she was pregnant, due in March but not sure how far along she was either!
Sorry to hear about your Fil, I hope you DH is ok.
Tyson sounds like he's going great guns! DS had reflux too, his stopped about a month ago I think now but isnt taking to solids that well. Don't think its cause of the reflux tho, hopefully he will get better!!
Try & let us know how your going with your preg & Tyson!
Gizzy - Any luck with DD? Is she still refusing bottles? You poor thing, its so stressful when they fuss & you don't know why!
Ok Im off to eat my yummy lasagna. DH is off tonight at some meeting & I've been cooking meals all day to freeze for him while Im away.
AnD05 - :) snap i live in Toowoomba we should try and catch up while your up, oh and bring warm clothes it has been quite cold brrrr. I know what you mean about you and DH time we havnt been out just the two of us for ages but we are going away in two weeks time for 4 days with my partents so we are really looking foward to that! I hope DS gets better and i hate that too i cook meals for buba but give her a can and she is off drives me nutty.
Jude - :hugs: to you just know we are here for you i hope that brion starts sleeping better and hope the assesment go well.
Zenifa - No more lifting things i hope you feel better soon :babydust2: .
Gizzy - I hope DD is taking her bottles im sorry i cant help Bella is boobie girl all the way goodluck.
Nat - i hope Ty gets better with his school must be so exciting for you all and scarey at the same time.
Tam - of course i remember you! welcome back and a bit Congratulations on your :bfp:(never used that one before) Sorry to hear about your Fil and it definatly sounds like Tyson is going well.
Well not much happening here just relaxing at home trying to do things but Bella is still being clingy spent the arvo with my sis and her bub is wa nice to have some company but did miss out on our walk so will have to go for a long one tomorrow to make up for it.
Hi to everyone reading :wave: im now off to sleep land after a dream feed night!
Hi everyone!! Just a quick one from me, as I'm in the midst of the morning mayhem - breakfast, showers, getting dressed etc. This morning we're off to the library for storytime, then I'm taking DD1 to MIL for babysitting while I take DD2 to my old uni to take part in a study of 9mth olds - its basically them videotaping her playing to look at early counting, recognising objects, observing a hidden person just by seeing hands etc. Should be quite interesting and she will get a gift for participating. I met DH studying psych nearly 15yrs ago, so it will be strange going back with DD2!!
Sare - yes I hear you, no lifting, its still sore but getting better - makes playing on the floor hard, I didn't realise how much time I'm on the floor these days, til it hurts to get up and down :laughing:
Anna - good on you for talking to DH. Its better to talk about these things sooner rather than later, so you both can work on things before the tears/arguments start. It will be hard to be apart for a few weeks, esp as you will have DS on your own (although visiting family) - its great he's suggested babysitting and a dinner for just the two of you. Enjoy!! Good luck with your trip up to Qld too!!
There are lots of good parenting resources out there - look for books/dvd/video by Dr Matthew R Sanders, eg 'Every Parent' and this 'Every Parent survival guide for toddlers' etc He is the guy who developed the evidence based and highly successful Triple p Program (Positive Parenting Program), here is the link (hope its okay mods) http://www.triplep.net/
Anyway better go now and get on with my day! Bye All! :bee:
TeamAwesome
24-07-2008, 08:22
Hi Ladies,
just a quick one from me. we were I guess you could call it in a spin out in the wet yesterday and I damaged the back rims and punctured the tyres so I'm a little shaken. I should have listened to my gut instinct (to go straight home after playgroup) but it was pushed back as I had a bunch of things to do inc visit my MIL (and of course I don't usually want to do that so just figured it was a me thign not an instinct thing). We're all ok, just a little shaken, we borrowed a family friends spare tyre so we could take the car home and today we'll organise to get it fixed and it's also shown me to always have credit on my phone (I had just enough to call MIL tell her we were in an accident but ok and it cut out) and that if I can I should stop to see if other people are ok as only 2 people stopped for me in the 45 mins or sountil MIL came then we had a tow truck come check on us after a bigger one had continued on for the same company. Am grateful for the people that did stop though. Not one stopped for FIL and MIL while they were changing the tyres though.
On an up note Aden is coming home today for the weekend as they've been wsahed out so can't work until at least Monday (I'd organised it before my little accident).
Well better go and get myself organised. Be safe to those who are driving in the wet.
Nat
TeamAwesome
24-07-2008, 12:04
It gets worse:hair:. MIL decided to 'help':rolleyes: by cleaning out our car for me while FIL did the tyres and now I can't find DSs first paintings from Kindy!!:crying: DH hasn't seen them yet and DS of course wants to show his daddy what he did at Kindy! What can I say to the poor boy? MIL just says "oh sorry it was dark I must have missed them" ie they are probably now in the rain by the road, I realise to her they may have been "rubbish" as they were on the back of old cardboard magazine type things but still I only had them in the car to show her yesterday what he'd been doing. "Just quickly get him to paint some more" she suggested which isn't the same.
The last time she "helped" she ruined one of our two good towels (you know the nice soft fluffy egyptian cotton ones) that we bought ourselves for Christmas by putting in one of my tops that runs everytime it's washed with it. It's a light blue towel and a deep red top so as you can imagine not good!
I don't mind her helping it's not about that it's just that whenever she 'helps' something happens.:( I just wish her thinking about helping would mean she would ASK us what we want help with. I like doing it myself she put dirty kids clothes from playgroup in with the clean spares so more washing for me (not what I want in this weather:no:)
Thankfully I hadn't told DH about the pictures DS had painted I was going to just show him anything and everything DS had done next time he came home.
Ahh well on the bright side of it all Aden is on his way home, his plane has landed he should be in the car and here in less than an hour:goodvibes: (so I should get off here and finish cleaning up)
Hope you're all having a nice day.
Nat
Hi Ladies,
just a quick one from me. we were I guess you could call it in a spin out in the wet yesterday and I damaged the back rims and punctured the tyres so I'm a little shaken. I should have listened to my gut instinct (to go straight home after playgroup) but it was pushed back as I had a bunch of things to do inc visit my MIL (and of course I don't usually want to do that so just figured it was a me thign not an instinct thing). We're all ok, just a little shaken, we borrowed a family friends spare tyre so we could take the car home and today we'll organise to get it fixed and it's also shown me to always have credit on my phone (I had just enough to call MIL tell her we were in an accident but ok and it cut out) and that if I can I should stop to see if other people are ok as only 2 people stopped for me in the 45 mins or sountil MIL came then we had a tow truck come check on us after a bigger one had continued on for the same company. Am grateful for the people that did stop though. Not one stopped for FIL and MIL while they were changing the tyres though.
On an up note Aden is coming home today for the weekend as they've been wsahed out so can't work until at least Monday (I'd organised it before my little accident).
Well better go and get myself organised. Be safe to those who are driving in the wet.
Nat
Hugs to you Nat :hugs::hugs::hugs:
Must of been scary to spin out of control in the wet, with the kids in the car, and the whole tyre thing.
Sorry to hear that your MIL lost Ty's paintings, but the silver lining is having Aden home :smiliedance:
Hope you enjoy some family time with him and the kids.
Tam - Sorry to hear about you FIL. Great to hear about you pregnancy though. Congratulations:thumbsup:
Zenifa - Hope you hip is feeling better - there is nothing worse having pain whenever you move.
Grizabella - You can always come and offload here when things are difficult with Brion. It what we are here for:hugs:
AnD05- Woohoo on the time alone with DH. Its probably just what you both need.
Nat - Sounds like you arent having a good week. Hopefully your weekend will be better esp now that Adens home.
Hey guys, just quickly poping in to say hi :wave: been busy lately, my sis is here for a holiday, so been hanging out with her, its good to see her, we don't often catch up, cause we live in seperate countries, my sis and her DP have spoilt the kids, DS just loves having them around
i'll do a few personals before I go
Nat OMG how scary for you guys, glad your all ok, that would've given you the fright of your life, sorry to hear Ty's paintings have gone missing, poor boy, bet he was so proud of them too
Zenifa thanks for sharing that link to the tripple P site, looks interesting, think I might check out thoes books your mentioned too, how did the thing at the uni go yesterday? you'll have to tell us about it, sounds interesting
AnD05 glad you had a chat with hubby, and yay for going out for dinner, hope you enjoy yourself, also hope your wee man gets better soon, R.E the eating from a can, my DS was the same, all of a sudden refused any food I made, funny thing though, he would eat things if others made it, so frustraiting, he absolutly loved vege's done in a hungi, I wasn't gonna do a hungi every night for him though, so it was canned stuff
Jude :hugs: for you chick, you've been through alot lately, I hope Brion settles down for you soon, do you know when the psyc and speachie will see him? hope its soon, oh and yay for Toran saying Mama, what a smart cookie you've got there, saying words already, he'll be :ecomcity: before ya know it, good to hear that it went well on sat, well as well as these things can go, that was lovely of your PIL's to take the boys for a while, def would've felt weird to go out on your own, hope you are well
Tammy good to see you in here chicky, big congrats with the BFP, how cool, wish you all the best with your pregnancy, good to hear your wee man is doing well, sorry to hear about your FIL though, my thoughts are with you guys and your extended family
SJE how are ya?
well that took a bit longer than I thought lol, hope I didn't miss anyone or anything out, hope eveyone is good, and that you've got better weather than what we have here, its freezing tonight, and its p'ing down outside, i'm hoping the weather is good for sat, as we're going to seaworld then, was going to go today, but the weather definatly wasn't the best to do so
Hi everyone!! Hope you and bubs are doing well.
Well DD2 did really well at the uni, she took part in 3 experiments, one involved playing with 2 objects (a rope, a block and a plastic teacup/saucer) just to see if she would play and how she manipulates objects. The second one just involved her sitting in a highchair and then she was shown a mannequin and the last involved her watching a counting video. She was very cooperative, happy, calm content throughout, so a real delight and it was a bit of fun.
Yesterday we went for a playdate with some friends which was fun. Off to my parents shortly for a visit, and I might leave the girls there and do a quick bit of shopping.
Its still very wet here:rain:, so as you can imagine the washing is piling up again and I need to be creative to stop the girls getting cabin fever. My hip is getting better as is my tummy, AB are finished.
SJE - great to see you back here, how are your girls?
Jo - you might find the Triple P stuff good, you may find you are already doing a lot of it, but its reassuring and helps give you ideas of other things to try.
Hope you are enjoying your visit with your sister! Yes it is cold at the moment.......rug up.
Have a great day all :sunshine:
Hi ladies,
Well just a quicky from me as I am baby sitting my friends bubba, both of them (mine & hers) are down for a nap but that won't last long!
DS has been even sicker! On Tues night he woke up at 1030ish - well made a funny noise so I went in & there he was in a pool of :barf:!! He was so limp, boiling & woulnd't open his eyes. We had to strip him, the bed etc & gave him some panadol. Waited & retook temp & it had come down, he'd also opened his eyes but was very weak. So I was up for the next couple of hours with him & then he wnt to slp in his cot but woke up every hour. By the morning he was better but still high temp. We both just rested on Wed & yesterday thankfully he was fine!
Well, Im pretty much packed, just the last minute things like toiletries to pack. We drive up to Perth tom morning then fly out early Sun morning. Im excited but sooooo anxious about the flight :(.
Saremc - Yay that's so cool! I will PM you once Im over & settled & we can organise something! How exciting!
Nat - :hugs: to you! What a scary thing to have happen. I hate driving in the wet for that reason, very scary. So glad everyone was ok & that Aden is able to come home for a few days. Enjoy.
Zenifa - Yay for DD2 being so well behaved. She sounds like such a sweetie :bee:. Hope the weather clears soon for you, hate that feeling of washing overload! Enjoy your visit with your parents. Hpe you continue to feel better too.
SJE - Yup we sure do need it! I will really miss him when Im gone too :crying: as much as he gets on my nerves sometimes.
Gizzy - Enjoy the time with your sister, that must be great! Hope the weather clears for you too .
Ok well better run, I hate packing....always feel like I've left something MAJOR behind!
Well, I will try & post in a few days when Im over there. Have a great weekend girls! :flowerz:
HI just a quick one from me bella is asleep and i want to get a head start on dinner.
Had a ok day have washing pileing up and cloth nappies too yucky!!!
Am seeing my parents tomorrow and babystitting my niece on sunday so a quiet weekend for us.
AnD05 - Yay sounds good to me travel safe! i hope DS gets better poor kid i hate seeing them so sick like that it scares me!
Zenifa - Sounds like we have to same thing washing i think its my most hated job of all!
Nat - :hugs: hope you ok it does get scarey when its wet i find ppl here dont drive for the weather i almost witnessed a accident yesterday was really frightening!
Gizzy - enjoy your time with your sis and have fun at seaworld i havnt been there in years!
SJE - How are you going? Hope your well!
Better be off and get dinner started we are having salmon and salad mmmmmmmmmm cant wait!
evening everyone
had a quiet day today, well not really quiet, cause Alexis has been so unsettled today, found out why, her toothy peg has finally broken through :smiliedance: very exciting, poor Alexis though, she really isn't coping to well with it at all, i've had to bonjella her gummies up and give her pamol, and its helped her alot, I hope this second one comes through a bit quicker than this first one, I can see it right under the gum, so hopefully for her sake it will,
we're going to seaworld tomorrow, looks like its going to be a nice day tomorrow, so DS will enjoy that, won't be taking Alexis though, so she can stay home with DH and happily teeth away :D
Sare I hate it when the washing just piles up, hope its a nice day up there tomorrow for ya, so you can hang thoes nappies out
AnD05 sorry to hear your wee man has been unwell, poor boy, hope he recovers quick, there must be a few vomiting bugs doing the rounds at the mo, cause a few of my friends little ones have had it, and its taken a while for them to shake it (fingers crossed and touch wood we dont' get it) have a safe trip too, hope the weather is good to you while your over this side of the country
zenifa yes that triple P is good, I had a look at a few things that they suggest, and we pretty much do what was written down there, alot of what they say is pretty commonsence really, not to bellittle a child, pay attention to what a child has to say or show you, show them love and affection, etc etc, but there is alot of usefull stuff in there, sounds like the experiment was fun, do you get to see the results at all?
well i'm gonna get going, sucks sitting in the computer room at the mo, we have a possom problem at the mo, and the wildlife catcher came round this arvo to put some traps in the roof, and one was caught just before, so its making alot of noise banging around in the cage, poor wee thing, hope he doesn't hurt himself before the man comes back
TeamAwesome
27-07-2008, 17:33
Hi Ladies,
Yes it sure was scary I will definitely be avoiding going out in the rain for a while!
It has been lovely having Aden home for a few days, he went back this afternoon and will be home again in just under two weeks :) Always good to have some quality time together as a family which having the car broken for a few days did. And the tyres/rims etc cost less than half than we were expecting to get replaced and sorted which was good.
FIL told Aden that he thought I had to be doing more than 60km/h (the speed limit) when I hit the roundabout to do what I did. This couldn't be farther from the truth so I'm a bit ticked about that but happy that Aden stood up for me about it as he knows me and that as it was wet really (unfortunately) anything is possible. When I showed Aden today where it was and how I said I think it happened, he said makes perfect sense that how I said it happened is how it did especially in the wet it wouldn't be hard and as I haven't done defensive driving or anything like that.
Zenifa - glad to hear DD2 was good for the uni experiments. Agree with Anna she does sound like a sweetie. :) Hope you're feeling better very soon!
Anna - glad to hear DS is feeling better, sorry to hear he's been so sick, can be a bit scary at times. I hope your trip over east here is a good and safe one.
Jo - must be a time for teething as Ange has been cranky this afternoon cos she's teething her top ones. Hope they come in quickly for Alexis(and my Ange)!! How was Sea World, it seemed like good weather for it up this way, but not been watching the news so no ideas about anywhere else. Yes Ty was so proud of them, MIL did admit two days later that she had thrown away some paper rubbish. (like I would make that up!)
Well Aden's due to call soon to say he arrived safely so shoult jump off the net.
Hope you're having a great weekend Ladies.
Nat
Hi everyone
Hope you all had a good weekend:flowerz:
Things are going better here. I pulled a muscle in my neck last week whilst feeding bubs so was feeling a bit miserable - am much better now. DD1 is doing well according to CYH - following her growth curve etc.
We may have a solution to DD2 waking a night - a new wrapping method that stops her from wriggling out:thumbsup: She still needs to be wrapped - just cant get around that one atm.
Gizzy - Woohoo on Alexis' first tooth:smiliedance:
Zenifa - what was the uni experiment supposed to show?
Hi girls its been quiet on here! have had a nice weekend just relaxed although the house looks like a bomb has hit it so i have some work to do tomorrow!
Not too much else its sooo cold and am feeling really lazy so will have to work it out tomorrow.
Better go i can hear DD hope you have all had a nice weekend!
Good morning everyone :sunshine: Hope you all had a nice weekend.
Ours was quiet which was nice, DH picked up his new BBQ and assembled it, so you can guess what we've been eating the last two nights :chef:? Caught up on my washing, yippee!! We also had 2 of DH's old school friends pop in for a visit (one brought 2 of her 4 children) which went well, the kids played nicely and it was relaxing.
Things are going well with the girls, not sure if DD2 is teething but she's pulling her ears again and chewing like crazy. I'm worried about DD1 perhaps catching a mild version of my gastro bug, so I'm keeping an eye on her and may go to the GP tomorrow if her poo doesn't firm up (sorry TMI!!) They both seem happy in themselves, sleeping and eating okay so we'll see.
I've got my triple p this arvo and swimming and tomorrow our playgroup is going to a farm for a visit (feed animals, ride miniature ponies) so DH is taking the day off work to come with us (also so he can check the place out as DD1's b'day party will be there in just under 3 weeks time). He has also suggested that we get babysitting so he and I can go to the new Batman movie together, for some couple time, so that will be fun!! It will be a bit of a movie-fest as we are also going to the film festival this weekend and next week!!
Sare - I hear ya, I've been so cold too and hard to get motivated to do the housework, its just never-ending.
SJE - all the of the experiments are about early cognition, ie brain activity, thought processes and development of babies.
The first one compared babies and to primates with how they approach and manipulate objects, and their attention to them looking for inventiveness.
The second one was about trying to find out if babies have a concept of early counting, ie before language has properly developed to see if they learn counting from watching others count.
The third one was about infants knowledge and understanding of the human body. They can respond to faces but this study was to see if they can understand hands and infer a hidden person just from seeing their hands. DD2 was part of the control group, so she just had to look at the mannequin to see if she perceived that the hands belonged to a person.
Yes at the end of year I will get info on the results of the study, but on the day I got feedback about DD2 and she performed beautifully and shows signs of being advanced cognitively for her age (hey we always knew she was a smart girl :D). She is a sweetie, but she has an intense gaze that shows she's quite a thinker and can see right into your soul ( a number of people have said this to me about her).
Hope your neck is better, I can relate as I did the same myself a few days ago - not sure if it was poor positioning while lifting/carrying DD2 or from lying down bf in a bad position. Its better anyway, as is my hip, thankfully.
Nat - glad to hear that you enjoyed having Aden home. Only two weeks til he's back that is great:smiliedance:
Jo :yelclap: for Alexis's first tooth!! Hope you managed to have fun at seaworld despite the weather. Hope your possum problem is sorted soon.
Anna - you are probably visiting your parents now with DS, hope you are enjoying yourself, so are you in Toowoomba or the GC? Would of been nice for us SE Qlders to catch up one day!!
And can you believe that this Fri, DD2 will be 10mths :eek: My baby is growing up! She is forever pulling herself up and standing and now furniture walking. She is getting louder and more vocal, loves to sing and chat to herself, really enjoying her!!
Speaking of which, better go and see if the girls are still watching ABC kids!! Enjoy your day! Bye!
Grizabella
29-07-2008, 01:28
Toran is crawling!!!! Only in his cot but it is a start. He is like a little inchworm scrunching his way along :laughing:
Just had to share - should really be in bed :D
Back later!
Jude that is great news that Toran is crawling :yelclap:
Just wait til he's out of the cot, you'll be chasing him :laughing:
We've just come home from our playgroup excursion to the local farm (also the place where DD1's 3rd b'day party will be in 2.5 weeks) - everyone thoroughly enjoyed it :smiliedance: and can't wait to go back. Both girls had a ride on the miniature pony even my little miss X, she held on and wasn't scared at all, she loved it!! Both girls are sleeping and am about to make lunch for DH and I before we see our movie.
Enjoy your day everyone:sunshine::cloud9:
TeamAwesome
29-07-2008, 11:31
:wave:Hello girls,
Ty is at Kindy and both my girls are asleep so thought I'd jump on and catch up in here seems it's been pretty quiet so that makes it easier.
SJE - ouch about your neck I've done it a few times myself so can empathise with your pain. Glad to hear it's better now. Hooray for finding a new way to wrap DD. A friend of mine was still wrapping her eldest until a bit over 1yo, he just wouldn't sleep any other way. I'm pretty sure she resorted to using cot sheets for wrapping.
Jude - how exciting Toran is crawling,:smiliedance: I'd have jumped on too to share that!!(who else can you tell in the middle of the night?)
Zenifa - hope the playgroup trip to the farm wasn't too cold and went well, it does sound like a fun idea for Miss R's birthday party! :yes:
Well no idea how much longer my sleeping beauties will continue sleeping:sleeping: but want to have a little rest while I can (this cold is really very draining, I just want to eat lots of comfort foods and snuggle up with a good book and read)
Hope you ladies are staying toasty warm!:goodvibes:
Nat
TeamAwesome
29-07-2008, 11:37
Z- posted jsut after you, glad the girls had a good time! and yay for Miss X holding on brave thing! Now don't forget the camera for the party! We want to see lots of pics!! Enjoy your movie with DH!
Nat
mumto2girls
29-07-2008, 14:35
Wow what a week we have had and it is only Tuesday. Bubs has cut her 3rd tooth and on Saturday morning, woke up vomiting and with a cold. She has gone off her food, and sleeps all the time during the day and not much at night as she is stuffy and cant breathe properly. Plus my 4 year old also has the flu so I am very sleep deprived and running on pure adrenelin.
Has anyone else's bubs or children been hit with anything like this. How long does it last?
Kelly
Kelly :hugs: to you. Its bad enough when kids are teething but to have them sick as well, you poor woman. Hopefully they will be on the mend soon and you can get some rest too. I use a vaporiser at night in the girls' room with some lavender/eucalytus oil to help keep their noses from getting stuffy and it seems to help them sleep a bit more too.
Both my girls have been lucky to just have a little cold so they were only sick for a week or two, plus DD1 has had a little gastro too which lasted a week. DD2 had an ear infection which was gone in 10 days.
DD2 feeds at night if she's sick or teething and I try to sleep if they both nap at the same time, limit my sugar and caffeine, try to keep up my fluids and eat healthy just to curb some of the worst of feeling run down.
Try to take care of yourself as well as your girls.
We're doing okay, DH is back at work, took DD1 to the doctor, I think she has some food intolerance/allergy so starting the process to get her tested. Went to the library for storytime and hoping the girls have a sleep now so I can rest too, before my afternoon chores.
The movie yesterday was great, nice to have some time with DH alone and the girls enjoyed seeing their grandparents.
TeamAwesome
30-07-2008, 12:56
Hi Ladies,
gee it's quiet in here at the moment it must be the cold weather or something, every one must hibernating and staying warm.:sunshine:
My body is doing wacky things... on day 31 now, no signs of AF, had some crampiness last week around day 22 but no AF and yesterday felt like O pain so did both an OPK and a HPT (thinking no way I'm currently Preg as got last AF day after DH left) HPT neg but OPK pos... very bizzarre as I had O pains (same as yesterday) a week after last AF. I do have a 2ww though as we were lets just say little too careless thinking I was in the clear over the weekend only two days prior to get O pain and the pos OPK.
Funnily enough we were discussing next bub on weekend as I told DH I was collecting names I liked and then looking up names as a distraction until we can so said if he comes across any he likes to let me know and I'll add it.
Also having more pay issues except this time he and a whole bunch of the guys he works with didn't get paid today. Lucky we have a bit left after all the stuff that's happened recently but still it's not much when you look at it in persepctive of all the costs we have and it isn't right they didn't get paid!! It just ticks me off!! Anyhow he's go me updating his C.V. just in case and keeping an eye out for jobs.
Anyhow off that now... playgroup this morning was good the cold weather seems to be keeping a number of mums home with sick little ones (or just staying at home cos of the cold) so was just a few of us today. No issues coming home this week (mind you we didn't visit MIL so that might have helped, lol)
Kelly - :hugs:I've been there hon and it's not fun so I can totally empathise. The main part of the flu usually lasts about a week but can take a bit to get them back to 100% as it does knock them around. I'm most probably too late now for your 4yo but it does sound like bub possibly has the flu too (as vomitting is one of the symptoms I found out only a few months back) but if you get any symptoms go and ask for Tamiflu from the Dr at the first sign as it needs to be started within the first 48 hrs and most chemists have to order it in. AS Zenifa said try to keep your fluids up use simple but healthy foods (add garlic where possible) if you don't already I try to make sure I take a multi vitamin to keep my strength and immune system up. Sending get well and sleepy vibes to your house!:babydust2:
Zenifa - glad to hear you and your DH had a good time alone yesterday and the girls would have loved seeing their grandparents. Hope you can sort out DD1s food issues soon. You probably were told to already but if you keep a food diary and watch and note her reactions from the foods you give will help you when you get further along. Also some kids do go lactose intollerant after gastro so may just be temporary (unless she showed signs prior to the gastro)
Well have lots to do so better get to it. Sending eveyrone lovely warm thoughts:sunshine:
Nat.
Thanks for your tips Nat. I have wondered if DD1 is lactose intolerant. She loves her milk and dairy but sometimes gets a little red rash around her mouth and sometimes she has these burning runny poos. I used to think they could be teething related, but she's not teething now, so its either a gastro bug or some food allergy/intolerance. The rash may even have a fungal element to it, according to the GP we saw this morning, so I have a new cream for her. Although DD1 is great with her toilet training, lately (ie last 3-5 days) she's done a poo first thing in the morning in her nappy, or immediately when she goes for her midday sleep (in her nappy) or both. So this has caused the rash - ie no rash when she poos in the toilet!
Great idea, I will keep a food diary, as I'm going to a fussy eaters workshop next week. DD1 isn't that fussy but any tips to help her, as she has moments of fussiness and food refusal, will be a help.
Yes I am going through a phase of workshop/courses atm, although I've read up quite a bit, I find face to face and verbal info much more effective and its supportive to hear from other parents and professionals.
Yes its quiet in here, hope everyone is having a great day!! :sunshine:
Hey guys, just poping in here to say hi, i'm sick as a dog at the mo, feel like my head is all mushy, my nose if running like no tomorrow, and I am feeling so tired, might go for a sleep and let DH deal with the kids
so sorry no personals today, my brain just aint functioning
but here are some :hugs: for the ones that need them
hopefully i'll be feeling better tomorrow then i'll have a good read
Take care Jo, rest up :hugs: and hope you get well soon. Good idea about DH, let him handle the kids so you can get better.
yes it was a good IDEA, and thats all it was, a IDEA, grrrrrrrrrrr
after that post, DH dissapared outside to play on his comp, and left me to entertain DS, cook tea, feed DD, dish up tea, put DD to bed, so didn't get my rest, he did bath DS though and put him to bed, but that was ages after tea, oh well spose I should be lucky he did that,
anyways, kids are in bed now, so resting now, might go and take some more coldral tabs, they cleared me up earlier, now i'm starting to feel blocked up again, hate having flu/colds, my head just feels so mushy at the mo, hate the feeling, i'm glad I don't get sick often, would hate feeling like this all the time
TeamAwesome
31-07-2008, 08:12
Morning girls,
turns out that the pay issue was a bank problem but still a PITA!!
Zenifa - Libby has lactose intollerance which I've known since she was 4-5weeks old, so that's how I'm aware to do a food diary as I had to do one for me and I suspect she has issues with other things too but I've always just watched her, she's not allergic to anything as far as I'm aware apart from papaya/paw paw. Def sounds like something is up with the rashs and that.
Jo - Aww hugs honey you sound like you need them... bummer you DH went and played with the computer and left you to it knowing you were sick. Being male they are sometims so stuck in their box they need to be told/asked begged before they click you need some time out to recuperate. I know my DH needs to be told loudly that I'm sick and the children need to be catered to while I rest. I hope you got a good sleep last night at least.
Can't imagine how those of you in the more southern parts of Oz are going cos I'm freezing!! Hope you're all staying warm and healthy!
Nat
Hi girls its been a quiet day here have got a snuffly nose so not feeling the best. Got a BARGIN yesterday at BigW three dresses for $6 i couldnt believe it!
Nat- that sucks about the pay i wouldnt be happy either! Its cold here but you definatly get used to it the only thing i dont like is the night feeds.
Gizzy - that sounds familar just when you need then they go away i have told DH that next time he is sick im leaving him home with DD see if he like it!
zenifa - we have been lucky DD eats anything with no reaction although formular was not the go for us she was so sick when she had it so wont be going there again.
mumto2girls - :hugs: hugs to you hun i hope buba gets better soon so you can get some rest!
Thats all from me we are baby sitting my sisters 10 week old so i better go and get dinner ready Hope you are all well Hi to evryone reading :wave:
Sare great bargain with the dresses :yelclap: you'll defiantly be happy with that, maybe I should pop down to BigW sometime, I love getting bargains like that, sorry to hear you've got a cold as well, hope you can get rid of it quick smart
mumto2girls sorry to hear your having a bit of a rough time with the girls, hope they get over their colds/flu soon, seams to be going around at the mo, have you got a vapouriser at home at all? put it in bubs room if you do have one, will help her breath and help get her better faster
zenifa what movie did you see the other day? bummer about your DD maybe having food intollerences, lets hope that its not something that is is just about every food, cause that will make things difficult for ya
Nat bummer about the pay, glad ya figured out what the problem was, have you got the money yet? or do you have to wait? I hate it when banks or the person doing the pay stuffs up, so frustraiting, will be interesting to see if your preg or not, I do know that you can O twice in a cycle, so it is possible that you've O'ing again, but also a Pos OPK can also mean pregnancy, spose its all a wait and see game ay
well as you can see, I did personals lol, so i'm feeling alot better today, head is still stuffy, but definatly nowhere near what it was, hopefully i'll be back to my usuall self pretty soon,
does anyone know how long it takes for a ankle to heal after its been badly sprained? mine is still sore, not when i'm walking, but if I flex and extend my foot, and I get sharp pains if I rotate it, its so anoying, especially when i'm on the floor with Alexis, I go to stand up and i'm always gauranteed to hurt myself getting back up, cause of they way I get up, hope that makes sence lol
anyways, hope everyone has a good weekend,
:wave: ladies!
Well, I arrived safe and soundly at mum & dads last Sunday & have been pretty busy ever since! DS was an absolute :angel: on the plane. I was really lucky to have known someone that was working at the check in desk that morning who gave me a whole row to myself (3seats). DS was able to lay over 2 seats & have a sleep. I just hope the trip back home will be half as good!
Mum & Dad are loving having us here. Mum is especially taken with DS, she just adores him & he her!!
His sleeping at night has left a lot to be desired tho since we arrived. He is teething quite badly & has been waking up at least once if not a couple of times just crying and crying, then its very hard getting him back to sleep. Hopefully it will settle down soon.
Mum & dad are going to take us over to Noosa (or the surrounds) for 2 nghts next weekend which should be lovely. Im getting my hair straightened on Wednesday. And am trying to organise a time to meet with Saremc & Bella. Speding lots of time with mum doing bits & pieces & also trying to see my nephews (4 of them), sil & brother a fair bit too. So we are always busy doing something! I really miss DH although we speak at least a couple of times a day! If DS is grouchy I just DH a quick ring & put the phone to his ear & he chirps up :yes:.
Ok, time for a few quick personals before DS wakes up & we head up to my nephews footy game....
Gizzy - Glad you are feeling better, sorry can't be of any help about your ankly tho!!
Zenifa - Good luck with testing DD1. DS gets a red rash around his mouth & I can't connect it with just one type of food...hhmm maybe worth a trip to the Drs, he has really dry skin too. Glad you had fun at the movies, Im trying to get there sometime too while mum is able to babysit!
Grizabella - Yay for Toran crawling!!! Just you wait, he will be off & running now!!! Good luck keeping up :D
Saremc - Hey! Sorry to hear you arent feeling the best. Hope it doesnt get too bad. Hopefully we can organise this meet up soon! How nice was yesterdays weather! It felt like summer, but not today.... its freezing again! Have fun babysitting.
Nat - Good luck with the whole ovulating thing, its so confusing for me sometimes! Bugger bout DHs pay too, thats so annoying, your right that it shouldnt happen!
Ok guys better run, will try & get back on sometime later this week again....Have a nice week everyone.
A
TeamAwesome
02-08-2008, 08:39
Monring Ladies,
gee it was warm here yesterday! It was lovely for a change and instead of maybe 1 load of washing drying for the day (If I'm lucky but mostly almost 2 days lately) I got 4 done!:yelclap:Not even dampy when I finally got the chance to get them off the line at almost 6pm!:D
Last night I watched Tin Man (well disc 1) which is actually quite interesting, it's about the Land of Oz, 500 years after Dorothy was there lots of things have changed. It was a mini series so three parts can't wait to get the next disc to see the end. It got me thinking and I started googling and found out Wicked the broadway musical is now in Melbourne and I wanna go see it (cos I saw it on Ugly Betty and it looks so good) but seeing as Aden was having issues letting me go to the Gold Coast to see Merchants of Bollywood due to costs, I'm thinking Melbourne is out. It looks so good but apparently they are slowly starting to work on a movie for it (even though it's probably 4-5 years away before they start production) but I guess at this stage I'll have to wait for that. In the mean time I'll just have to reside myself to watching you tube vids from it.
Sara- Way to go what a bargain!!:smiliedance: I bet you were proud! How did babysitting your sisters bub go? Hopefully at that they just slept away the time and your sis didn't fret too much!
Jo - glad you're feeling better, no ideas about the ankle but considering a bad sprain will leave an athlete off for about 6-8 weeks I'd probably go with that although it might not hurt to go back and visit your GP and ask about possible physio.
Yeah we did end up getting paid, silly bank stuffed up somewhere, of course had we had something coming out and therefore without pay leaving us with a negative balance they'd have tried to charge us for their stuff up (happened to one of the other guys DH works with who is with same bank as we are.)
After getting the pos OPK I did go buy a planning preg kit to get more and to do a HPT just in case that was the case, I also some HPTs which are currently taped up in a brown paper bag in the back of the cupboard so I can ignore them and not test too early cos of imaginary symptoms. Anyway I've done an OPK every day since to be sure it wasn't a preg pos on the opk (but got neg on HPT) and it was darkest Tuesday morning and was really faint yesterday so am pretty sure I O'd Tuesday now.
Yes will be interesting if I am (is within the age frames we'd have liked anyhow) definately a wait and see thing, I just hope I can know sooner rather than later as I hate not knowing. I want to know either way for sure none of that am I or aren't I.:confused:
Well I have a bunch of things to do inc the groceries now we have some money for me to get food with. Am hoping to do a bit of a cook up on Monday and cook up some Tuna Mornay and Spaghetti Sauce and something else (not sure what yet maybe a casserole or a soup in the slow cooker) to have in the freezer just in case kind of things. I was planning on using some of those microwave bags to do the vegies and freeze some up too but as I last bought when I was preg with Ange I can't seem to find them anywhere and well the glad ones aren't the same they just don't do as good a job.:thumbsdown: They were great cos the kids still got good food while I was sick and I didn't have to smell it cooking, lol. So good for those times when you need some fresh stuff but just don't have the energy, been busy, or feeling too sick to do it which is of course when you need it the most.
Well have a nice weekend ladies.:goodvibes:
Nat
TeamAwesome
02-08-2008, 08:56
Anna - you posted while I was typing. Glad the trip over was good (hooray for 3 seats to yourself!) Hope the teething calms down soon and you all get some decent sleep soon. How exciting that DS and your mum are besotted with each other. Hope you enjoy your time on the coast it's been lovely weather the last couple of days so I hope it holds for you (we're on the Southern end near Caloundra.) Anyhow sounds like you're keeping busy, as these kind of trips can be, so enjoy the time you have as I'm sure it'll be over in a flash.
Nat
mumto2girls
02-08-2008, 18:38
Thank you to everyone for the sympathy. Thankfully she is getting better and even ate dinner tonight for the first time in a week, I know when my chubbybubby is sick coz she goes off her food which she loves so much.
Sounds like everyone is keeping busy.
Have a nice weekend.
Kelly
Hi girls will be back for personals later, had a great weekend had friends stay and us girls went out last night and had a boogie lol i felt so old and out of place but had a good time! Also had a ok night babysitting was all going wel till my mother called to see how we were going and woke them both up and Kiana was HUNGRY! so i was heatin some milk up and the both of us were struggling Kiana cires are really loud the it hurts you ears and Bella was a bit freaked out but go them both quiet and then my sis came back coz her boobs were sore lol i remember that feeling.
The weather friday was sooo nice felt like summer i got to spend the day with my dad it was fun he helped me with the house work and had a good time with Bella, its nice again today no too cold i really should be washing but im still stuffed up and feeling tired.
We are heading to caloundra on thursday night for three days which will be great we are so excited we cant stop talking about it DH and i are even going to go out one night and have my parents babysit :smiliedance: it has been so long since we got out just the two of us.
Other than that bub is going well and im hoping my cold goes away its a bugger coz its all in my head a blocked nose that cant be relieved so anyoing!
Hope you all have had a good weekend BBL :flowerz:
TeamAwesome
03-08-2008, 17:54
Hi girls,
Kelly - I'm so glad she's feeling better. I hope you are able to catch up now on the sleep I'm sure you so muchly deserve! :)
Sara - how exciting!! Where will you be staying? (I promise I won't stalk you to find out where you are exactly but I've stayed in a couple places locally and was also thinking if you would like we could try to meet up somewhere maybe in a park or for a coffee? but I don't want to intrude on your weekend away either so it's ok for you to say no too :) ) Now for your dinner out can I suggest T On Course (http://www.clubpelican.com.au/clubhouse-restaurant-t-on-course.php)? It's at the pelican waters golf club(must go Friday/Sat). The food there is just divine and very romantic ;)!!
My other reccomendation if you're prepared to drive or find yourselves up that way around dinner time is Bauhinia Chinese Restuarant (we go here for family things and it's where Aden and I are going when he's home next too) in Mooloolaba (though that's a bit of a drive) but they do do take away too.
anyway that's my 2c worth.
Well better get off the net as Aden will be calling soon.
Nat
Gizzy - sorry i have no idea about you ankle other than it must be really bruised maybe some strapping might help?? Hope that helps!
Nat - thanks for the info i have family at mooloolaba so we will be going there plus the seafood from the spit is great you can sit on the bach and chill all day. I also have the preggie thing i put things away when i was pregnant and have yet to find them its like the house has a black hole in it.
Kelly - :smiliedance: im glad bub is feeling better i hope you have gotten some much needed rest.
We put Bella down this arvo and thought we should have a lie down too we woke up at 5:30 omg i couldnt believe it bub had a huge sleep she went down at 2 it was really strange so im hopeing she isnt getting sick im feeling a little better i just really hate it when she gets sick :no:.
Thats all from me im off to make a cuppa then off to bed.
:flowerz:
Hi everyone!! Hope you are all doing well and had a great weekend. Well I have caught up on the last page or so, so will start with some personals before I forget
Sare - great to hear you are feeling better, and yay for Bella's long sleep, :fingerscrossed: she stays well for you so you can enjoy your trip to the sunny coast. Yay for those dress bargains!! Well done, lucky you!!
Nat - sounds like you are quite busy as always - not long til Aden is back home!! Read further below for my preg story.
Kelly - glad to hear the girls are getting better and are eating again!!
Anna - so happy to hear that you and DS are having a happy holiday visiting family, its a shame we won't get to meet this time, but hopefully next time.
Jo - we saw the new Batman movie Dark Knight, which was very dark and great, I enjoyed it.
Now the bad news about your ankle, well I've had a few sprains before and it can take ages for it to heal. Although the pain and swelling (& bruising if you have any) can take 6 weeks to go away, it can take another 6 weeks to heal properly internally. I would take it easy 12 weeks from the date of injury and if after that it is still swollen, stiff, or sore see a GP, physio or get further referrals, good luck, lets hope it heals well quickly for you.
Well now for my update.
Had a shocker of a night last night, DD2 woke up at 3am, for what I thought was a bf, but no she had a fever, so i gave her nurofen but she wouldn't resettle so we coslept, and didn't get much sleep, so I'm shattered. I had a GP appt this morning, to get test results for DD1 and I. Our tummy bugs are gone, and DD1 isn't lactose intolerant (however she could be intolerant to the protein in milk), so we're off now to persue allergy testing, need to make the appt.
I have been having some weird pregnancy dreams (which I only ever have when I'm pregnant) and some of you may recall a few weeks ago I thought I could be pregnant but HPT was -ve. Anyway today at the GP I did a test and it was inconclusive ie a feint line indicating BFP, so I've had a blood test and will now in a couple of days. Given that I haven't had a period since Dec 2006, and only had the post partum bleed with DD2 and nothing else for 10mths and DH had the snip, I thought I was safe, so we'll see. I haven't the heart to tell DH, don't want to freak him out unnecessarily. Who nows it could just be a UTI or something.
Yes I am :ecomcity: rambling but shall keep going (if you are still reading, well done!). I got a ph message this morning from DH telling me a work colleague's wife died on Friday from a road accident, he's in shock and rang to tell me that he loves me :kiss:
We had a nice weekend, saw a couple of movies at the Brissie film festival which were awesome (Fri night and had dinner with DH, bliss, the other on Sun night), caught up with a friend for brunch on Sun morning.
Oh! Other good news, my godsister had a baby girl last Thurs (you may remember she had a DS in June last year who died shortly after birth), both are healthy and doing well, can't wait to see them!!
DH's grandparents are arriving from Adelaide for a visit later this week, so we're having them over next weekend with my inlaws to test out the new BBQ.
Better go, still have lots more to do today. Bye :flowerz:
morning everyone
hope everyone had a good weekend, we had a interesting one
went and stayed at the Q1 on sat night, was lovely, beautifull room with a lovely view, I can see how come it costs so much to stay there, glad we got it free lol, went to the casino as well, didn't win anything as usual, although BIL was up $300, always the way, then on sunday woke up with a sore ear and glands up, so thought I might have a ear infection, didn't bother getting it check though, so we could go out on the inlaws boat, ended up going over to stradbroke island, we had a whole beach to ourselves, was great, we played around on the jetski, DS just loved it, as long as it didn't go fast lol, also took him out on the dingi, he thought that was pretty cool, while we were there we managed to ground the boat, parked to close to the island and the tide went out :laughing: so we had to wait untill just after 6pm last night before we could leave, lucky we had some spare bottles of water for Alexis to make up some bottles for her, otherwise the poor girl would've starved, we were so tired after out big day Alexis was grumpy as and threw most of her bottle up all over me after caughing lots, so decided to get Medcall to come out, sure enough Alexis has a little chest infection, so she's on antibiotics, got the doc to check me out, i've got a ear infection and a little bit of a chest infection, got DS looked at as well, and he has the beginings of a chest infection even though his caugh only sounds like a dry one, so we're all on antibiotics now, fun and games especially since Alexis wouldn't sleep last night, she woke up at 3am and was so tired, but she was caughing heaps, and had a super runny nose, ended up sleeping with her on the couch at 5am, so i'm so tired today, brought a vaporiser this morning so hopefully that will help her out
so i'm just hanging around home today, catching up on the housework, since I didn't manage to get anything done over the weekend
sare what a huge sleep you guys had, must have needed it ay :fingerscrossed: she's not getting sick too, hope you get better fast as well, its awfull when ya sick, dont' really feel like doing anything, and sucks when your going away, hope you have a good time in caloundra
kelly good to hear she's getting better
Anna good to hear your trip there was good, yay for getting a row to yourself, I always ask for them to give us a row to ourselves, so much nicer having that extra bit of room, hope your having a good time, when do you go back? hope the wee mans teeth pop through soon so you can get a break,
Nat you should try harder to come to the GC to watch the merchants of bollywood lol, i'll go with ya, still havn't been to see it yet, might get there one day, glad to hear ya finally got payed, stupid banks ay,
:wave: Hi ladies,
All still going well over here. DS just having a nap after his nanna wore him out this morning! I got to go out shopping for a few hours whilst she babysat, its soooo nice being able to do that!
Saremc - I sent you a PM about our catch up, sorry will have to reschedule! What a lovely big sleep, yup think you musta needed it!
Zenifa - Poor you! I hope DD gets better soon, we have had a few of those nights & they are NOT nice! DS was actually up til 12pm vomitting the night before we flew out, he had a bit of cracker stuck in his throat & it upset his tummy! Couldnt believe it happened then of all nights, & I had to be up at 5am.
Gizzy - OMGoodness! You had a very busy weekend & I can't believe you are all so sick! I hope you recover quickly.
Well dads booked a 3bdrm apart in Coolum for this weekend, which should be nice! Hope the sun stays out for us.
Have a great week everyone!
A
TeamAwesome
04-08-2008, 23:02
Hi girls,
I should so be sleeping but heard a noise as I was drifting off which was just a tree branch moving againt our gutter in the wind but it woke me up then Ange woke up so here I am waiting while she goes to sleep.
Sarah - have pmd you :) yes I love the spit too, spent most of my teens and before I feel pregnant with Ty, hanging out with friends there, mostly at night though oddly enough. Haven't been there for a bit though now we're down on the southern end. Isn't it lovely when you all get a rest together, even if that was longer than intended you all obviously needed it!
Zenifa - how sad for that man your DH works with, Aden rings me when stuff happens at his work. It's not something you want to happen but I think it can help be a reminder of what's important. Wow about the possible pregnancy, how are you feeling about it? Why do they always make you wait a couple of days for things like that? You're in Bris you should be able to find out by tomorrow, so not fair making you wait and sweat it out.
Anna - we honeymooned in Coolum so I know it's nice there too. Can't reccomend anywhere up there to eat though as we did our own cooking so we could stay in ;) Hope the weather is lovely, it's been almost summery lately during the day so I hope it's that way over the weekend for you and Sarah. :)
I'm supposed to have thought up my list by now for what I want for Christmas for our family Secret Santa but I have no ideas which seem ok. I love books so thought about a gift voucher for more but then it doesn't seem like a good present on it's own. I know it should be what I want and everything but I just can't seem to come up with something. PLus of course I'm turning 25 in Dec so Aden's started asking me what I want and to start coming up with some serious suggestions. He suggested a Comedy Club and I said what about the theatre seeing a musical or a show of some kind.. Ahh I think sometimes being practial is the way to go but then I would like to do something a bit more indulging of what I want for a change (says the girl who has always asked for practical gifts for things I need rather than what I want)
well Ange seems to be asleep and I'm almost falling asleep myself. Hope you're all having a lovely week so far.
Nat
Hi everyone!!
Another quick one from me, as I'm just so tired and shattered. It was a busy day yesterday, and DD2 had a temperature all day, it was just getting worse, so we decided not to take her swimming and around 7pm I rang the parentline (child health) as I was getting therm readings between 37 and 39 deg. They said call an ambulance which I did and DD2 and I went to A&E for a few hours. The ambos were great, 2 ladies and DD2 and I had our first trip in an ambulance. Luckily she didn't have any febrile convulsions and her temp dropped a little while we were at the hospital. Got home around 11pm, and coslept with DD2. She woke at 2am, 4am and 6am. She was very hot and sweaty last night but the temp seems gone this morning thankfully. All of this drama was enough to put a possible pregnancy out of my mind, but I am definately getting the results tomorrow.
Supposed to be going to playgroup this morning, and I am planning on a nap this afternoon to catch up, the last two nights.............argh, I can't survive on 4hrs sleep!!:sleeping:
Okay better go and shower and start to make myself feel human. Hope you all have a great day!
morning guys, just a quick one from me too, so tired, only have had about 4hrs sleep in the past 3 days
ended up taking Alexis to hosp last night, after her having 39 + temps, after waiting forever to get her checked (had to wait for a cot avalible for her) an a xray later, she's got pneumonia(sp) poor we girl, barely slept last night, caughing her little lungs out, hopefully she'll be out of hosp tomorrow,
so i'm off to shower up, and head back to the hosp, i'm all spewed on and everything, will tell ya's more details tomorrow
Just a quickie here...
Zenifa - :hugs: to you! Can't believe all that drama, you poor thing. So good to hear DD2s temps have come down. I tend to stress when DS has high temps & I always call the healthdirect line, they are an absolute godsend! I really hope you get some rest, & you get the results you want tomorrow.
Gizzy - :hugs:to you too!! Must be something going on in here! Poor Alexis, that must be awful for her, its soooo bad hearing them cough so much, shes prob exhausted. I really hope you get a chance to rest up too & DD is home with you soon.
Nat - Yeah I think we will be doing much the same (but for different reasons! :laughing:) with the cooking in. Dad got a fully contained unit & with DS in bed at 6pm its a bit hard to go out. Last time I attempted to go out to a restuarant between 5-6pm he was shocking, it was so embarassing, he's just not a happy chappy at that time of night :cool:. It is hard thinking of presents, I can never think of things I would like so end up telling DH not to worry! I just tend to get a few massages (because of my back & headaches) & buy a few clothes in between when I need them.
Ok better go finish getting ready, mum will be back soon & we are heading out for a drive somehwere!
Sending get better vibes :wizard: to all the sick bubbas!!
Hi sounds like everyone is going ok im sending :babydust2: sleep dust to all that need them!
Gizzy :hugs: to you i hope alexis gets better soon! and you get some rest.
Zenifa :hugs:to you too omg there must be something goin on in here. Good luck with your results tomorrow.
Nat - sorry cant help you on the pressie list im so bad at that myself wonder maybe a massage or something??? hmmm ill keep thinking for ya. lol ahh you were one of the kids at the spit :laughing:
Well thats all from me goign to get buba up for a dream feed then off to bed have got lunch with some mummies then i have to pack im so excited i cant wait!!!
Night all hope you get some rest!
Hi All
Sorry to hear about all the illness'
Gizzy - hope Alexis is getting better and you've had a chance for a bit of sleep
Zenifa - Gee that whole temperature experience must of been scary. How are things today?
Nat - I reckon you deserved to be spoilt a bit:yes:
DD1 had a temperature earlier this week. Slept most of the day and ate very little. All better now though. With DD2 we are cutting back a little on her sleeps during the day to stop her waking at night - this seems to be working so far. She's crawling very well now. Other than that - not much happening here.
Hey guys, just got home from the hospital, DH is relieving me tonight, so I can get some sleep, ended up having Alexis sleep on my cheast last night, as she wasn't settled, anyways turns out she's got RSV which is a viris that is quite contagous (so now we have a room to ourselves) so no other young baby or child gets it, aparently us adults can cope with the viris without too much problem, but little ones don't, which is why she's now in hosp, with pneumonia(sp) i'm guessing she got it from me, cause i've had a head cold all last week, I feel bad :(
update for today though, is that Alexis is now on oxygen (her stats keep dropping), and is now being continuisly tube fed (as we have only managed to get 120mls into her since monday arvo, 100mls of that was this arvo, but her stats quickly dropped after), so they put a NG tube in her this arvo and didn't cope with it too well, was horrible watching them put it in, for some reason she coped with having tubes inserted when she was new born, she definatly doesn't like it now, spewed on me after they got it in
hopefully she'll be better tomorrow, at the mo I can't see her comming out of hosp before the weekend, they won't let us take her home untill she's alot better and is drinking her bottles at least, so with her track record of being a **** feeder, might take her a while
anyways i'm off to bed in a min, after I tidy this pig sty of a house (thats what ya get when you just fly in and fly out of the house for 5 days straight) will be nice to get a decient sleep, since i've been practially awake all night for the past 3 nights, starting to feel like a zombie
TeamAwesome
07-08-2008, 15:56
Hi Ladies,
Just came in to check up for updates from Zenifa and Jo and I did a big post yesterday evening but obviously didn't work (hooray for dial up, not) only have a minute so please excuse the shortness as I'm trying not to be on here too long.
Zenifa - :hugs:hope Miss X is much better now! did you get your results back?:fingerscrossed:
Jo - Poor little Alexis, and you what a big week you guys have had:hugs:! I hope you got some much needed restful sleep last night and that your little princess improves greatly!
Anna - looks like nice weather for your trip to the coast :) and yes would not expect your reasons for staying in to eat to have been the same as ours.
Sarah - no worries about the present ideas I have only had about 7 weeks to come up with something but I'm still stuck. lol
SJE - sorry to hear your DD has been sick too.
Yes as you've said I do deserve to be pampered but budgets for both my birthday and for our secret santa lists come into it (unfortunately). Aden told me we could go to a comedy club for my birthday which I declined as I don't want to pay to hear half the profanity thats used when I could see some theatre which I haven't done in so long yet it's one of those things I love (a theatre restaurant would be my optimal so long as the show looks good cos then we get a dinner and a show without having to leave the kids for too long iykwim)
well it's dinner time so had better go.
Hope you're all having a nice day girls:goodvibes:
Nat
Hello everyone!!
Just a quick one from me - gosh I feel like I've been living at the doctor's this week - was there Mon and Weds and have to go again this afternoon. X has still been unwell - her fever has gone down but she is off her food and milk, sleeps lots, quite lethargic and has just come down with a rash. I rang up 13 Health and they said she needs to see the doctor for monitoring, hoping we don't have to go to hospital.
I got my results, I am not pregnant, nor do I have a UTI or any type of infection - however the stressful week of dealing with a sick baby has left me tired and run down and now I've got a flu - full with fever, chills/sweats, aches, sore throat, terrible cough, headache etc - so I have had to call mum in yesterday and today to help me with the girls (DH is not that empathic when it comes to sickness, so its better he's at work).
We've got DH's parents and grandparents coming over for a BBQ on Sunday and they are babysitting while we go to see our final film festival flick, hope I am feeling better by then, already missed one movie while I was in hospital with X on Mon night. Apart from that no plans, as we need to rest and recover.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Jo :hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs: to you, hope Alexis is on the mend and able to come home soon.
Hi Girls
Well I have been trying to find time to get onto BubHub lately. I started a Pregnancy diary, so thats a start!
I havent had much chance to get updated on how everyone is doing but from scanning through I can see that the bubs all seem to be doing well and progressing nicely. Hopefully the Mummies are all doing well too! Does anyone know if there is anybody else that had a Sept/Oct bub that has fallen pregnant again..? Or am I the only crazy woman! :o
So how is everybodies bubs going with their teeth? Tyson has his 2 bottom teeth which he got at 6 mths but he hasnt got another tooth since then! Jamie got his teeth all really close together so he hasnt followed his brothers footsteps with teeth! Actually he hasnt really followed his brothers footsteps with anything, they are so completely different in progress and in personalities!
Anyway I must go cook some dinner while my little man has a nap.
Tam
TeamAwesome
08-08-2008, 21:35
Evening girls,:wave:
Well I have a lot to do around the house for Aden's home coming tomorrow night and instead I'm on here. I also spent most of today thinking it was Thursday:doh: and kept having stuff happen with the kids when I needed to make an appointment for Aden next week and while I know it's important and everything I guess I just got lazy with it, thinking I could do it tomorrow, so we'll have to do that on Monday (plus this way I can now make him do it now!! lol) So glad I don't have to drive down to pick Aden up as I've been restlessly sleeping lately and Ange seems to wake up when I'm deep sleeping.
Looks like I get to meet up with Sarah tomorrow for a coffee which will be nice:smiliedance:. (and a great distraction from housework:thumbsup:)
Zenifa - Aww Z, yeah having a sick child and spending that much time at the Drs is never fun. Glad to hear your results came back ok, sorry this week has gotten you so run down though, I hope you get a good amount of rest over the weekend and feeling back to normal in no time.
Tam - You are the only one from our group pregnant so far (I think), but I certainly don't think you're crazy.:) Yes teeth are doing weird things in our house too. Ange only got her first two 5 weeks ago as opposed to 4.5mo and 6mo with my other two. No sign of any more any time sign.
Well I had better get some beauty sleep while I can.
Nat
Evening everyone, hope you're all having a good weekend
well Alexis is still in hosp, i'm having a night at home tonight, so DH is at the hosp with her, she's getting better, we trialed taking her of the oxygen this morning, she didn't do to well, but tried again this arvo, and she's doing better, they are just keeping a really close eye on her oxygen stats, hopefully she'll go well tonight and stay off it, we also took her NG tube out tonight, to get her feeding properly again, she's taken 3 bottles today, 2 150mls and 1 110mls, but she spewed up most of the first and second bottle (first one all over me) hopefully she'll have a better day tomorrow, then we might beable to bring her home on monday :fingerscrossed: man I cant' wait till she's home, i'm so over hospitals, over the past year i've seen that hosp so many times, I know every nook and cranny in there lol
Tammy congrats on the pregnancy again, yes you are crazy (in a nice way) lol, I don't know how your doing it, looking after a young baby and being preg, I don't think I could handle it, how many weeks are ya now? you must be comming up to the 20wk mark arn't ya? hope everything is going well
Nat yay for ya DH comming home, how long is he going to be home this time?
zenifa hope X is better now, hope she doesn't have what Alexis has, aparently its doing the rounds, lots of young babies have been brought into our hosp with it
mumto2girls
10-08-2008, 17:35
Hi all,
Just had a quick scan through the thread as I dont get alot of time to look.
Gizzy - sorry to hear about Alexis, fingers crossed she gets out of hospital soon, never nice having sick kids especially when they have to be in hospital.
Tam - congrats on your pregnancy, no I dont think your crazy, it will be easier when they get older!
As for teeth, my 9mo cut 3 teeth all in the one night, so that makes a grand total of 6 that are through with another 2 almost popping up. For me that meant a few sleepless night and having bubs wake up every 3 hours wanting a suck. The joys of parenthood I suppose.
Hope you had a good weekend everyone!
Kelly
Hey everyone, just a quick post
Alexis is home now, she's still not 100% but alot better, we're actually getting smiles out of her, so thats great, just got to work on her feeding, she's only taking 120mls every 3-4hrs, hopefully that will increase over the week
hope everyone had a good weekend
Just a quick post here to say, Jo :yelclap: great to hear that Alexis is home and on the mend now.
I've got a killer flu, have spent the last two days in bed with DH looking after the girls, I've just gotten out of bed briefly and took a chance to pop in here (DH has taken the girls out to the park for a picnic) - anyway feel :gloomy: so back to bed for me.
X is getting better, DD1 was a little off yesterday :fingerscrossed: she doesn't get what X or I have.
Take care everyone :goodvibes:
Hi Girls
Nat - Oh thanks for saying that! I feel a bit crazy right now, I am soooo sick today.
Gizzy - Glad to hear Alexis is home from hospital hun! Good luck with the feeding. Ugh 20 weeks would be wonderful, nah I am only just pregnant - 8 weeks and 2 days. The first trimester is the worst.
Kelly - Wow thats lots of teeth all at once! Tyson has still only got the 2 teeth with no sign of any others coming yet and he is 11 mths this mth!
Tam
TeamAwesome
12-08-2008, 11:14
HI Girls,
Aden's off doing his tax, Ty is at Kindy, Libby is watching a bit of tv for a bit and Ange is sleeping so I have a bit to come in and catch up.
Well on Saturday I got to meet Sarah, her DF Steven and Isabelle for coffee which was lovely.
Sat night Aden came home and his sister picked him up for me.
Sunday we chilled out did a bit of shopping and went to a park and did some things with the kids.
Monday we had a meeting with a financial planner/mortgage broker (he does both) to get some advice and get the ball rolling on buying our own home and he's coming back this afternoon as he's also looking into consolidating (I think that's the word I'm after) our car and bike loans so we end up with more money in our pocket at the end of the month and will look better to a bank. We want to get pre-approval so that'll be 2 weeks and then I'll start seriously looking :)
Tomorrow we'll be out all day we'll have playgroup in the morning then we're taking a picnic lunch with us, Aden will be having a massage followed by Ty having his 4yo needles and then we have to drop into PILs house to pick up a computer thingy (I'm oh so technical aren't I, lol)
Thursday we need to pick up a computer part in Bris and we're also currently planning on going to the Ekka with the kids, they get in for free and we'll get them a showbag (or two) each and go on a couple of rides but mostly we'll take them to look at the animals and things. Aden's never been so that will be fun I loved Ekka as a kid. :)
Friday will be a vege out day after those two busy days and then he and I are having some time together that night we're either going to go for coffee and grab takeaway or go for an early dinner we're not sure what we want yet and they were shut yesterday so I have to decide today so we can book or not but we do know what we'll order either way. lol
Saturday we were thinking of doing some open houses in Caboolture area
Sunday we're doing the secret santa thing at a morning tea with Aden's family and his flight is at 3.15pm
Been great being so organised this time around as we've gotten so much done already this week.
Tam - I want 4 kids, the next sometime within the next year, and with my first 2 being 17months apart so of course I don't think you're crazy :D Sorry to hear you're sick (that's the worst part for me too) I'm usually good after that midway pooint as well, perhaps being your 3rd preg the m/s will finish earlier for you like mine did. I'll have my fingers crossed for you.
Jo - I'm so happy to hear Alexis is now home!! I hope she continues to make a good recovery with you at home :) I'm sure you're already doing so but give her a big hug for us.
Zenifa - aww you poor thing Z! You've really been knocked about a bit of late haven't you? I hope it passes soon and good on your DH for stepping up with the girls.
Kelly - 3 in one night poor bub (and you) and another two on the way as well? I think my LO is teething as she's been waking 2 hourly during the night and rather a little miss crankyt pants.
Sarah - lovely to meet you, Steven and Isabelle. Realised when I got home I'd brought my camera along and as we kept being interupted by Ty I forgot all about it.
well better get off her and look like I was being a good little housewife.
I should be back on in a few days to do more updating.
Have a nice week girls.
Nat
Hey guys, not having a fun time here, Alexis still isn't taking solids, and she's barely drinking formula, yesterday in total I managed to get 500mls into her, but that was quite a few bottles lol, don't know how much longer I can take of this, its driving me insane :hair: as soon as she wakes up next i'm gonna try her on some pears, see if she takes some then will try her with another bottle, todays formula total so far is 60mls :banghead:
Nat yay DH's home, how long is he home for this time? and yay for doing the first steps to buying a house, you'll be in your own house in no time, have fun at the ekka as well, every year we've been here i've missed out on going, cause of someone being sick, or some other problem this year is no different, I might get there next year
Zenifa sorry to hear you have the flu, hope you get better quickly, glad to hear X is getting better, :fingerscrossed: your DD1 doesn't get what you guys had too
Tammy your pregnancy must be going fast for me :laughing: hope the MS ends for you soon, not much longer till your in the second trimester, how exciting
Kelly thats alot of teeth in one go, Alexis still only has half a tooth, as in one has poped up and broken through, but you can only see half of it lol
well better get going and sort out some more bottles for Alexis, this trying to feed her so often is like having a newborn again, at least with a newborn they will drink what you offer,
Hi everyone
Hope you are all doing well.
***whingey sick pity post ahead***
I am still very sick, went to the GP yesterday, so as well as a bad flu, I have severe bronchitis (explains this horrendous cough!) and sadly now DD1 is sick too (she's in my lap as I type).
Its FIL's birthday lunch today and his parents (DH's grandparents) are up from Adelaide, so its a big extended family day and DD1 and I are at home alone, sick feeling sorry for ourselves.
I am on AB now, and hoping desperately that I can get better as I have DD1's 3rd birthday party this Saturday, so I have to shop for the party food, and cook the food, plus also bake and decorate her cake over the next couple of days.
At this point even making myself a cup of tea is a challenge, so send me some +ve vibes ladies!!
In a week we are due to go to the GC for a few days holiday - remember how I was entitled to a free holiday with Paradise Resorts as X was born on 1st Oct? Well we were planning to take it in a week. We've changed the date already so I am not sure if we can do it again, so hopefully we will all be better by then.
So many wonderful things to look forward to, its a shame to feel so :gloomy::(:sleeping:
Anyway that is enough from me, thankfully DH is still healthy and DD2 is feeling better.
Have a great day everyone!
:hugs: Zenifa, hope the AB's kick in soon, and your all better, sorry to hear DD1's sick too
you've got to get all better before your holiday down here, cause I wanna meet ya, just don't wanna meet ya germs :laughing:
Jo, hope that Alexis takes more food and bottles today for you.
Yes I would love to meet you and the kids, but only if we are 100% sickness free - trust me I don't want to pass this on to anyone!!:yes:
HI All
Zenifa - At least that holiday at the paradise resort will be something for you to look forward too. Hope you are better soon. Com' on AB.
Nat - How exciting about the house. I bet you're sneaking a look at the real estate newspapers already.
Tam - I'm happy for you that you're preg.
I would like to have another but there would definately be some :shame: at me from some ppl.
Gizzy - Hoping Alexis is home soon:fingerscrossed: Hospitals are definately not fun.
Annelise is crawling. It's hilarious because she stops scans for her target and then zoom, off she goes. No teeth yet.
Cheryl
zenifa - I hope you fell better :babydust2: well vibes comming your way! and to DD as well.
Gizzy - How are you going? BIG :hugs:i hope buba gets better if ya need anything just holler!
Tammy - How exciting MS sucks i hope you feel better!
I have caught up with Nat and Anna im so pleased they are so awsome!
Nat - your kids are so wonderful my hat is off to you i struggle with one and a hubby at home you are a wonderful mother and your kids are so cute ok im done :laughing: getting a bit cheesy.
Anna - It was great to see you and buba i hope he is good for you on the way home, He is sooo adorable and now i cant stop looking at boys clothes lmao.
Oh and i took my camera to both as well and forgot so we will definatly have a photo next time!
Kelly - hope things are going well and yay for teeth im still waiting for bubs to come she is a drooling wreak atm.
Thats all from me have to get to bed have a big day cleaning lol looks like a bomb has gone off in my house!:flowerz:
TeamAwesome
14-08-2008, 09:31
Morning girls,
well we're not on our way to the Ekka (or anywhere else fun) as we've all come down with a bad cold overnight thanks to the cold weather here the last few days I think. It's nice to have Aden home to share the load this time though. Yesterday we bought some things to make this house more safe, a safety gate for into the kitchen to keep Miss Angelina (and the older two) out and safe. We're also making adjustments to our desk to make it more usable down low as opposed to everything up high and in chaos to keep it out of little peoples hands.
As Aden is going to be taking our laptop back to work with him he's fixing up a computer we gave to his parents a few years back so I'll have a computer still. so he and Ty are currently at the computer shop to get me a few things to make it more useable (it's terribly slow right now!) hopefully Aden and I are feeling better tomorrow, we've decided to just have coffee and an hour or so out and then we'll grab some takeaway chinese. Will be nice to just have a time out for a little while just the two of us. PLus we're doing a brunch with DHs family on Sunday and I don't want to have to cancel all together.
Jo - :hugs::babydust2:get well and hungry vibes being sent to Alexis poor wee mite.
Zenifa - Bronchitis and the flu at the same time no wonder you're being knocked about:hugs:. lots of get well, healthy and well rested vibes:babydust2: being sent to you. I hope Miss R's birthday comes and goes smoothly for you. I hope you get to enjoy that holiday next week.
Cheryl - I love your description of Annelise crawling, looking for her targets and zooming off, I have a great mental picture. Yes I have been looking for a while now at houses mostly on the net to keep an eye on prices etc.
Sarah - Aww shucks:o thank you. Yes they are cute, they can be lovely kids when they want to be. lol. Isabelle is gorgeous.
Well better post this now.
Hope everyone is having a nice week.
Nat
oh btw not pregnant I got AF yesterday. Nice to know either way.
Nat bummer about the AF, but at least ya know either way now, now you can take cold and flu tabs for ya cold lol, hope you guys get better soon,
SJE great news that Annelise is crawling :yelclap: she'll be into everything now lol
Sare when you've finnished cleaning your house, do ya wanna do mine to :laughing: I so can't be bothered lol
well I took Alexis to the CHN this morning, and she's lost weight, she's now just under 7.5kgs, have to take her back next week for another weigh in, :fingerscrossed: she starts gaining again soon, don't want my buba to fade away, the CHN suggested to me to feed her 2hrly during the day, so will see how she goes, going to give her another bottle in a min, wish me luck, i'm hopeing she will take more than 110mls :fingerscrossed: then after that bottle, might trial her at 2hrs, I dont' think its going to make much of a difference, cause she'll just take less at each feed, cause she won't be as hungry, well thats my theory anyways
Hi everyone!!
No rest for the wicked here. Well the ABs are starting to do their work, thankfully and I am starting to feel human again - still have the cough and feel bleugh!! but I am able to start doing a few things.
Dropped the girls at mums this morning, which I felt bad about as DD1 is still sick, as I had to take my car for an overdue service. While I waited they shout me a coffee club breakfast, so it was my 'me time', could read my book, watch the olympics and have a cooked breakfast in peace and then buy a few supplies for the birthday party. Picked the girls had some lunch, they are both sleeping and I'm about to start some cooking for the party - thought if I did it over two days it will be more manageable and less stressful for me.
Thanks to everyone for their well wishes, it means a lot and I will try to get some rest as I don't want to be shattered before the party.
Okay time for personals
Jo - hope that Alexis starts to eat and drink more soon, try not to stress, just keep persevering!!
Nat- bummer about the AF, but hey at least you can take something to get rid of your colds and flu and still have some nice family and couple time whilst Aden is home.
Sare - lucky you getting to meet Nat, Anna and the kids, sounds like you have been having lots of fun!!
SJE :yelclap: to Annelise for crawling!! Teeth are overrated, just enjoy her, as teething can be horrible!! If you want #3, go for it, who cares what others think!!
Anyway better get baking!! Bye everyone!!:flowerz:
mumto2girls
14-08-2008, 19:41
Wow what a week we have had, we are moving house and I have been packing and cleaning etc. Bubs is moving backwards but boy can she get around, I out her down somewhere and look back a minute later and she is over the other side of the room.
We are up to 6 teeth with 2 more creeping up ahhhhhhhh
Does anyone have any good recopes that use Tuna - bubs loves Tuna????
Kelly
TeamAwesome
15-08-2008, 07:30
Morning girls,
the boys are back at Bunnings so have a moment to jump on here.
Jo - as Zenifa said don't stress just keep perservering with her.
Zenifa- good luck and don't you stress either. It doesn't matter if you forget something or can't manage to do something you really wanted to do, no one else will know and Miss R will have a great time and that's what is important.
Kelly - Ahh yes moving house with little ones. I don't think I need to say more but I have been there multiple times and well it's not fun or easy so I hope you get everything settled quickly.
Cheryl - I do agree with Zenifa that if you and your DH want #3 then go for it. you are raising them so it's not up to anyone else.
Well Aden and I are feeling a bit better today, I'm still BFing so can't really take anything anyhow but I will IF I get to that stage.
better go.
Have a nice weekend girls.
Nat
well I got Alexis weighed yesterday, and she's not just under 7.5kgs, so she's lost some weight, I have to take her back next thurs to weigh her again, hopefully her next weigh in she would've gained some weight, got the speachie comming this arvo, so will be interesting to see what she has to say, she might refer us to a nutritionist, to get Alexis gaining weight on the little amount that she's taking, :fingerscrossed: the speachie will beable to get her eating a little bit of solids today
Nat I forgot you were still breastfeeding, glad you and Aden are getting better, sucks when your both sick ay
Zenifa look after yourself chick, you don't want to be feeling miserable for the birthday party,
Kelly its a mission shifting with young ones ay, i've done it many times, and dont' want to do it again in a hurry (unless we buy a house lol) hope you guys settle in quickly, yay for more teeth, just think she's getting it all over and done with quickly, and not dragging it out
Cheryl I agree with the others, if you want another, then do it, ignore what others say
well I best be off, have to take DH to pick up his car in a min, he snapped some belt in it last night, at least it was a quick fix
hope everyone has a good day, and a good weekend
:wave: ladies
I came in on Wed & did a big post but by the time I got around to submitting it (after numerous interruptions) Id been timed out & I lost the whole thing! So I gave up & havnt returned :rolleyes:.
We had a lovely 3 days on th Qld coast, the weather was lovely & it was so nice to spend quality time with both mum & dad. Just been doing a few things this week, picked up my nephews from school & took them out for arvo tea, shopping, met up with Sarah & Bella. Have been cooking some food for DS but he is going thru a not eating anything stage again! Its so frustrating, at least he's drinking his milk.
Have a busy day tomoro, have to pack, help mum clean the house & go & watch my nephew at a swimming comp. Then Sunday we are having my bro, sil, 4 nephews, my mums auntie, uncle & cousin over for lunch :eek:. Then sunday leave around 9am to head to Brissie, catch up with my uncle then over the airport & fly out! I can't believe how quickly the 3 wks has gone.
Zenifa - Glad to hear you are feeling better & managing to get things done slowly. Good luck with it all, hope your DD has a great time!
Gizzy - Good luck with the speechie & alexis's eating.
Nat - Hope you all get better soon, totally sucks when everyone is sick.
Mumto2girls - Yup it certainly is interesting once they find they can move! I can't keep up with DS, plus he's a climber! Drives me bonkers, its so hard gettting anything done!
Good luck with the remainder of your move. Sorry can't think of any recipes off hand other than a simple tuna mornay or tuna patties.
Saremc - It was great to meet you both too. Sorry DS was grizzly, he rubbed his eyes & yawned the whole way home, wouldnt eat any lunch & then crashed in bed! I don't think he was happy that I had woken him earlier that morning. Bella was just a delight, you are so lucky to have such a layed back, happy bub :cloud9:.
Ok I've got to go & find a recipe for dinner, hope everyone having a lovely week.
Hi everyone!!
Just a quick update post from me.
DD1 had a rough night last night, not much sleep just coughing, so I took her to the GP this morning to get her AB, so she can try to recover in time for her 3rd birthday tomorrow.
Popped in to the library, tried to get some fruit and coffee from the local grocers and on the way home a car rammed me in the rear whilst at a red traffic light :banghead::thumbsdown: The last thing I needed. At least it was minor and both the girls and I are fine!
Then came home, mum came to help with the girls as I have spent the day baking - birthday cake, which I still need to decorate, savory muffins and sausage rolls for the party. Still have some fairy bread to make too!!
Looks like its all on track, :fingerscrossed: our health improves and it all goes okay on the day.
I'm tired, so trying to have some rest now, then do the dinner/bath routine, finish up in the kitchen and crash!!
Have a great weekend everyone!!:flowerz:
mumto2girls
15-08-2008, 19:13
Gizzy - hope all works out with Alexis and she can put her weight back on.
AnD05 - whats the recipe for Tuna Patties?
I have moved plenty of time before to and have hated it each time, We only moved 6 months ago when we shifted to QLD from Darwin and I am over it. We are staying put for a while this time. Finally found a place I like!!!
Does anyone know where the new school at ormeau is going?
Kelly
3BoysBlue
15-08-2008, 19:39
I everyone i thought i would pop in and say hi
as i have been in a while
DS2 is going well Hes 1 in less than a fortnight OMG the year as gone so fast
(for people who dont no DS2 was due in October but came in August).
he going Ok had been sick this winter with Broncholitis and RSV and well as
Hand, Foot and mouth thankful we needed no hospitalistion only just and he lost weight
He would be about 9kgs if not more (well im hoping) he was last weighted in July and he was 8.7kg.
hes crawling and standing well but still not sitting for more than a minute.
hes sleeping well most night and as finally decided he likes food .
he had 2 teeth with some one the way
Hes still having lots of Pyhsio, OT and Speech as hes still has heaps of muscle issues with the possibility
of it being CP but they dont want to diagnose just yet in hope he starts improving.
:fingerscrossed: it does.
Hes not saying any words yet but is making lost of noise.
now some personals (sorry if i forget anyone)
Gizzy Im glad DD is getting better i hope thing start to look up
zenifa I hope you all start yo feel better soon how scary about the car im glad you and the girls are all right
Nat I hope you are all feeling better too this winters has been really bad for bugs
Cheryl do what you feel is right im in the same boat about #3 and are worried about
what everybody will say its yours and your DH choice
sorry if i missed anybody else and i hope everyones bubs are doing great
heres some pics of him with hes Prem doll (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x113/mummt21soon2b2/IMG_0473.jpg)
thats how big (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x113/mummt21soon2b2/Deegandoll2.jpg) he was born (http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x113/mummt21soon2b2/IMG_0472.jpg)
take care
Hi everyone!!:wave:
Rach - those pics of Deegan are gorgeous and you can see he's come a long way esp when you see how small he was at birth :yelclap: well done and hope he has a great birthday!!
Well my DD1 had a fabulous 3rd birthday yesterday happybirthdayhappybirthdayhappybirthday
She was thoroughly spoilt with lots of presents and had a fantastic party at a local farm with kids riding ponies and feeding farm animals. The weather was sunny and clear and DD1 loved her pink pig cake and the food was a hit. Everyone had a ball!!
We got home by lunchtime and we all crashed for a nap. I am still recovering so DH has taken the girls out today so I can rest - as I still have this terrible cough (severe bronchitis) and some flu symptoms. DD2 is back to her old self and DD1 is still recovering.
Now I have a few days to rest and then on Weds we go to the Gold Coast for a few days holiday which will be great fun, can't wait!!
Hope everyone and their bubs are doing well. Yes its nearly time for 1st birthdays - I'm pretty much organised and will send out the invites in the next 2 weeks - its a ladybird theme - so we have outfits, red/black balloons, ladybird cake, invites and I'm even getting some personalised chocolates made (to give guests as a thankyou for coming to the party). Still haven't decided on the catering - we may do a BBQ breakfast/brunch as yesterday I did hot/cold morning tea stuff. It will be quite small and lowkey, just some fun for close family and friends in a local park.
Gosh I won't be doing this kids birthday party thing every year that is for sure, its so tiring!!
Anyway enjoy your weekend and I'll try to pop back in before I go to the coast for a few days. :sunshine:
:wave:
Well my time here in Qld is over :(, we are heading off tomorrow morning at about 8am. We are stopping off to see my uncle in Brissie before my flight at 1:15pm so we will have a big day!
Im a bit stressed about the flight but theres not a lot I can do! I just did my online check in & it looks pretty empty so far, hopefully I can score 3 seats again! DS has gone right off his food this last week, but at least he's still drinking all his milk, might actually make the flight easier if I don't have to worry bout fighting to feed him!
I will miss my parents soooo much, its been so lovely to have them around, mum is already missing DS! :bee:
Zenifa - So glad that the party went well & that your DD was thoroughly spoilt!! Rest up & enjoy that impending trip!
Mumto2girls - Sorry can't remember the exact recipe so I will post it for you when I get home.
Hunt&Deegsmummy - Glad to hear all is going so well. I can't believe they will all be 1 soon!! Where does the time go :eek:.
Ok, gotta go spend my last night with mum & dad, we are having pancakes for dinner :D as we had a huge lunch & just feel like being naughty!
Anna - Safe trip im sure DS will be fine! bet you cant wait to see your DH.
Zenifa - hope your feeling better and im glad the birthday went well im sure the birthday girl got spoilt!
Rach - great to hear from you and glad to hear Deegan is going well bummer with the sickness its going around.
Im just going to say hey to everyone :wave: im so buggered im going to fall over bubs isnt felling to crach hot so she is waking up 2-3 hrly so i better catch some :sleeping: while i can.
:flowerz:
TeamAwesome
19-08-2008, 05:54
Morning girls,
Last week was great despite the fact we all got sick over Wed/Thurs but we still got heaps done and we got pre-approval for the loan last Friday so I'm hoping to finally shake this thing in the next day or two so I can really get into looking at houses.
hope you are all well.
Anna - I hope you have arrived back in WA safe and that it went as smoothly as possible (well as smooth as a 5.5hr flight with a LO can. :) )
Zenifa - glad the party went well and that Miss R got spoilt, I hope you guys are all better soon too. Also about the car what a week to have it happen, glad you and the girls are ok but still scary! Everyone is in too much of a rush these days.
Rach - You can just tell that Deegan is doing beautifully now! and how nice to have a doll to remind him and you how far he's come :)
Sarah - we were having those kinds of wake up times the last few weeks and the last few nights Ange has been sleeping through.
I just have to say that Angelina is truly my little angel at the moment, her sweet personality and her smiles are really perking me up at the moment :) She is now walking holding on to our hands but she's not overly interested and gets easily distracted (unlike Ty whose attitude about ti all was why do I have to sit on your lap when we can go walking? and would slip off my lap grabbing my hands as he went) Libby also found a dorothy tutu I'd bought her when she was little and she herself has a kind of tutu skirt and has a dorothy top so they were both being ballerinas for the day the other day (with a little persausion Libby was wearing a jumper and we put Ange in an long suit without feet so she stayed warm. so they were playing Angelina Ballerina and Miss Libby ;) It was very cute I got a few pics of them which I'll try post later.
Well better get my day started as Libby has woken up cranky.
Hope you're all having a nice week
Nat
Hi everyone!!
A few personals to start
Nat - that is fantastic news about the home loan preapproval :yelclap: You must be so excited and keen to start looking at houses!! Hope you are feeling better soon, its not good being sick when you have littlies. Yes the party was a hit and yes Miss R was spoilt, will try to change my avatar and put some piccies up. Yes the car prang was just annoying more than anything, but I was so glad it was minor and the girls were okay.
Your kids sound so sweet, I'm sure the girls looked very pretty as ballerinas. Miss X is pulling up to stand constantly and loves walking holding our hands or her BINGO toy, don't think it will be long before she's walking.
Sare - yes I am happy the party went well, now I've got to start getting one organised for DD2, she's 1yr old 6 weeks from tomorrow :eek: She won't be a baby for much longer!!
Hope Bella is feeling good soon and you get some rest!
Anna - glad to hear you had an excellent trip to Qld, hope your flight went okay and I can imagine you are looking forward to some DH time too :p
Well we've got playgroup this morning, plus I need to get some washing and cleaning done, plus start packing for our little trip away. I also have bookclub tonight which will be fun, so not much time to rest - will leave that for tomorrow.
If I'm not back here, take care everyone and see you soon!!:sunshine:
TeamAwesome
21-08-2008, 10:10
Hi girls,
Well ty is pretty much better, I'm almost better and the girls should be good in a few more days, fingers crossed it's the last of sickness in my house for a bit.
I'm hoping to start actually visiting some houses this weekend or early next week (depending on the girls as I don't want to drag them around with colds), I'm accumulating a short list on the net (which keeps growing everytime I go on, lol) getting Aden to check them out too for his opinion then I'll start making some calls.
Zenifa- I hope you're having a lovely time on the gold coast with your family. :)
well better get back to it, I wanted to have a shower to do my hair and legs while Ange is having a sleep, they are both rather difficult to do with a squirmy bub who thinks they should help mummy with the razor it's an intuition so very little chance of her hurting herself only me, lol.
hope you're all having a nice week ladies.
Nat
Hi Guys, been very quiet in here, hope everyone is well
this week has been a pretty good week for us, Alexis is finally eating again :smiliedance: and is just about back to normal with her intake, apart from yesterday, where she wasn't herself again and started :barf: last night, so she didn't get much into her yesterday, and what did came out :laughing: got her weighed last thurs and she was down to 7.49kgs, and they wanted her to be weighed again today, today she weighed in at 7.42kgs, so she's lost a little bit of weight in the past week, so we're getting her weighed again next week, hopefully she'll be above 7.5kgs then :fingerscrossed: oooh another good thing hapened this week too, Alexis has finally started babbling (doing the little baby convo thing) finally at just about 11mths old :laughing:
Zenifa hope your having a fab time down here, good to hear your DD1's party went well, sounds like everyone had a fab time,
Nat good to hear you guys are alot better now, roll on summer ay, hate all these winter bugs, oh and how exciting looking at houses, you'll be in your own one in no time, how cute with the girls being ballerina's, sounds like they might be best buddies, wow Ange crusing the furniture and walking with you ay, she'll be running around in no time lol
Sare hope you've been getting some rest chick, you sound nackered
Anna hope your trip back was good, how was your holiday over all?
Rach can't believe Deeg will be a year old next week, how time flys ay, love the pic of him with his doll, I had a look at that website you posted with the dolls, they are pretty cool, oh and great that he's standing and crawling now,
right thats it from me at the mo, got things to do before Alexis wakes up
chat later
Hi just a quick one DD is asleep and i need to get some jobs done!
We have set a date for the wedding :yelclap:im so excited its the 27th of September next year we have booked the church its at Kangaroo point in Brissie, we know the preist which is great he is being so good i told him i have no idea i hope it all pans out lol talk later.
:wave: to everyone!!!
TeamAwesome
22-08-2008, 13:15
Hi girls,
just a quickie from me have Ange on my lap having a feed a distracting herself heaps.
My younger SIL has been raving about the Twilight Saga for ages now (she is not a reader in the slightest and thinks my voracious reading habits are weird) and after she'd leant it to a few of her friends and to my other SIL who also isn't a reader, I finally relented to find out what made them both say it was a must read and got the first book Twilight the other day. after reading maybe 30 pages over the last week I couldn't sleep last night so I started reading (well after 11.30mind you) just after 2.30am I had finished the book, I was unable to put it down and of course now want to read on, but older SIL has the book and not being a reader will have it for probably close to another month or so before I get it so am going out today to buy one as I could buy and read the rest of the books before SIL is done with book two (there are four altogether)
I also have to go bank a cheque for Aden and I want a a book of a very kind as well so had already planned on going out (was just waiting for Miss A to wake from her nap feed and then go out)
JO - hope Alexis is feeling better today glad to hear she's picked up so much and I hope eats lots and gains pleanty of weight for you in the next week. Yes the warmer weather will be nice so much sickness around. Yes they are great buds but then Libby and Ty are too they all love each other dearly though Libby was standoffish and almost seemed resentful at times, but she's always taken a while to get to know people and warm to people normally anyhow so it's just her way.
Sarah - woohoo for setting a date. Sept is a lovely time of year and Bella will be a lovely age to have a fun time with someone while you guys honeymoon ;) and kangaroo point is a beautiful setting there is a gazebo thingy on top of the cliff where a friend of my mums got married as they wanted to have some pics taken there and didn't want to have to travel, lol.
Anyhow I better get on with it, Ange is babbling at me that I'm distracting her. I hope you're all having a nice day.
Nat
ok this was longer than i thought it would be lol
TeamAwesome
23-08-2008, 11:53
Hi girls,
just a quick one from me, i got the second book yesterday only to have Aden tell me last night when he rang that he wanted to buy me a boxset for my birthday so I had my own before I could tell him I'd bought it, I'd read half so I stopped and hopefully I can return it and get my money back cos he was so excited about getting it for me which is sweet and actully it's nice he's thinking way ahead for a change usually it's day before type thing.
Hi has been quiet in here!
We have had a good day been out the the Australian Herritage Festival (we volunteer) was a great day Bella had her first ride on great grandpa's steam engine which she loved, and she likes damper lol yummy.
Other than that have been relaxing am ready for bed and might be going out tomorrow but will see the weather it goes all week so ill get out again no probs.
Nat - Love that DH though ahead i love it when DH does that makes me feel really special :laughing: im very special lol.
Gizzy - i hope Alexis is feeding better and :fingerscrossed: she gains some more weight.
Hope you are going well and are having a nice weekend! :wave:
:flowerz::flowerz::flowerz:
Hi everyone!!:wave: Hope you are all doing well!! Can you believe its nearly the end of August and our babies will be 1 year old soon? I'm still gobsmacked and when I look at DD2 I can see she won't be a baby much longer!!
Well I can now safely say we are all well again. DD2 has been teething the last few days and getting up at night to bf, but she's quite happy in herself. DD1 has recovered from her flu, and so have I, so that is great news. I have an appt today to have DD1 allergy tested so we'll see if that turns up anything.
It was lovely having DH off work last week, it was hard to say goodbye this morning as he headed off for the bus (don't know how you can do it Nat!!).
Our holiday was okay, the weather was great on Weds when we headed down the coast and the place we stayed was okay. I know I shouldn't complain as its a free holiday but having all 4 of us staying in one room was not most conducive to the best nights sleep. The place was pretty basic in terms of facilities and decor, the walls were paper thin and with families on all sides, it made for a noisy night. The playground. kids zone and pools were great for the girls, but this definately is not the sort of place we would normally holiday and sadly wouldn't again. In fact we left early, as we were keen for our home comforts, plus the weather was turning.
After having a few little holiday breaks with DH and the girls, it seems to me that its impossible to really have a 'holiday' or rest/relax - at least when the kids are little. We have fun and its nice to have a change of scene, but for me I still have lots of demands, so not much changes, same routine just different location.
Took DD1 to the uni to participate in a study of 3yo and she did really well. I am one proud mummy, as she surprised the researchers by doing tasks (playing, problem solving) that only 4yo and above can do! :yelclap: She had lots of fun and got a little pressie too. On Sat afternoon we went to BIL and SIL's 1st anniversary party - some of you may recall the stress I had last year, 34 weeks pregnant and this whole wedding episode. Well, it was a nice afternoon of canapes, champagne and get together with family. Bridezilla now known as Wifezilla spent the last year compling all the photos (they had 1000) from the hens, bucks, wedding, and honeymoon and getting it published into a book - it was a little OTT but beautifully done.
Okay now for some personals
Sare - my DD1 is really into trains esp steam trains, where was this festival? I guess its probably over now, wonder where we can go to take her on a steam train ride? If you have any ideas let me know!
Congratulations for setting a date for your wedding!! how exciting :smiliedance:
Nat - How is the househunting going? Must check out these books you mentioned.....how sweet of your DH to be thinking of you and your b'day this early!!
Jo - so have you decided to change your username? Hope things are going okay with DD, hang in there, hope they improve for you. :hugs: Yes it has been quiet in this thread while I was gone!!
Better go and check what my girls are up to!!
:sunshine:Have a great day everyone :flowerz:
Zenifa - thats cool here is the addie http://www.jondaryanwoolshed.com/ check it out it goes all week would be great to catch up with you if you come and i will get my pa to give DD1 a ride on his foden steam truck!
Just quick one just off to bed will chat later have a great week!
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Thanks for the info Sare, I would love to take the girls there. Wonder how long it would take to get there from Brisbane.....2.5hrs? Its 45km west of Toowoomba and I think it takes us 1.5hrs to get there. Hmmmm not sure how the girls would go with the long car trip, might talk to DH see if he's keen. He's been wanting to take her on a steam train for a while - is it full size or a miniature??
happybirthday Deegan happybirthday
its the first of our babies birthdays today :smiliedance:
Zenifa good to hear you guys are alot better now, and that your holiday went well
Sare that festival sounds like fun, its a shame its a bit far for us to go, oh and whooo hooo about the wedding plans, whens it going to be?
Nat lol @ hubby buying you the box set when you've just brought one of the books, hope you can take it back easy as,
well nothing much has been happening here, same ole same ole really, Alexis still unwell, DS is still the same, i'm still my usual tired self
Hi Everyone
Zenifa - A bit disappointing about your holiday. Its great that flu has gone. Nothing worse than being sick and having to still take care of the kids.
DD1 what a little smartie - obviously takes after her mummy in that respect;)
Sarah - Wow you've got a date for the wedding how exciting:smiliedance:
Our little babies are growing up. DD2 has these scary looking bumps on her bottom gum. She has been leaning against me and getting up on her feet too.:eek: Soon it will be two little monkeys getting into everything.
Zenifa - it takes about an hour 45 to toowoomba then another 30 min from there and you can even have a pit stop in toowoomba, the engine my pa owns is a steam truck but from kids point it looks like thomas the tank engine lol its quite big but we have a ladder to get up and its really quite slow lmao bella just loves going on it i even drove in the parade today. There is also a petting zoo thing with puppies, sheep, chickens and other animals, and near the cheese factory there is a minature steam engine as well, horse rides etc... I could go on all day i recomend it loads of fun and the kids will be so tuckerd out they will sleep the whole way home! (well i know i would like to)
SJE - the date is 27th September next year im so excited but am in way over my head i have no idea what im doing with all the stuff i have to organise.
Gizzy - I hope Alexis gets better and that you get some rest!
Im wreaked might be going out again tomorrow so another big day might help out hooking the horses up for the parade, they are good but today they were being unhooked and went off was pretty scarey but thats what you get for horses that dont like the chains for the cart and then want to go for a run. Bella is going well she loves horses and puppies she is sooo cute when she sees them starts waving madly and wants to get going!
Im oof to bed sorry if my post makes no sense im pretty tired and my eyes are sooo droopy!
Night girls :wave:
Hey guys, just quickly poping in
does anyone object to me putting everyone's bubs birthdays in the first post of the birthday thread? just thought it would be nice for everyone's bubs to be acknowledged on their birthdays
anyways, Alexis has got her first physio apt tomorrow, kinda exciting, at 11mths old she's still not doing anything, she hasn't rolled in ages, and doesn't do anything else other than sit, so hopefully the physio can help her, would be nice for her to be doing something other than just sitting there on her birthday
oh and she's still got the ****s, i'm not sure if its still gasto caused, or somthing else, still waiting on results on the sample we got the other day, the doc did say that if I dont' hear from her its nothing serious, so hopefully no news is good news, and I was thinking, wouldn't the rest of the family have had it by now? or at least DS, and we've been around a couple of other babies of late, and they have been perfectly fine too (touch wood) so maybe its not the gastro and her body is just playing games with us
oh and i'm going to take her in to get weighed, god I hope she hasn't lost much weight this week, i'm thinking she definatly has, just hopeing its not much
Sare my sis is getting married next sept too, i'm not sure on the date yet, but its going to be late sept
SJE sounds like your little one might be on the move soon, crusing the furniture, how exciting
TeamAwesome
27-08-2008, 23:06
Hi girls,
just waiting on some washing to finish so I can chuck some more on before I go to bed. I've finished the book series, it's great I loved it. not telling Aden I read it all though as the fact he's put real thought into my present is nice for a change. (as opposed to a day before type thing or my having to go with him)
We got Aden's tax return cheque in the mail and more than half of it will be going to pay some money to FAO as I got a bill from them today also as I was out by a little bit on my estimate (only just though which is annoying cos at the time I had way over estimated for his actual income just glad he had those big gaps off as otherwise we'd owe heaps)
I also got a notice for an inspection (the bane of the renters) and I of course realised upon going out to check the mail that I hadn't watered the garden/lawn since the last big lot of rain as it's been looking on and off for a bit now that it would rain again and didn't want to over do it and it's starting to look like it's needing some serious tlc. oops.
Zenifa- bummer about the resort I guess I shouldn't be surprised, how'd DD1 do with the 3yo test? WE don't do our 'goodbyes' at the airport it would be too hard otherwise, I try not to think about it too much and to be strong for the kids, Ty is usually upset enough for us both.
Speaking of Ty I have an appointment with his kindy teacher who is also the kindy director on Monday afternoon about some concerns she has about him. I'm kind of hoping it's in line with the concerns I have been having.
SJE - yes they do grow up fast don't they?
Sarah - sounds like a fun day out. yes there will be lots to do however don't stress! It is a little over a year away which trust me is VERY doable to organise in that time frame (we organised majority of our wedding in about 2 weeks 8 weeks before the date)
Jo - no hassles about putting Ange in the birthday post here (even though her birthday is still a couple of months away) :)
ok well it's late, I've got to get this last load on so we have clean clothes and I need my beauty sleep as I've barely slept since last Thursday night for one reason or another (mostly my own fault but still.)
so have a good sleep girls!
nat
HI All
Hope it's nice and sunny where you are today:sunshine:
Nat - let us know how you go with Ty. Hopefully it's nothing too major.
Gizzy - I dont have an issue with putting the bdays in the first post.
Hopefully the physio can give some reasons.
Sarah - With the wedding gear - keep everything in a folder, get a wedding planner book and keep camomile tea in the cupboard for the stressful moments. ;)
Looks like DD2's teeth are about to push through. The tops of them are visible through the gums.:yelclap:
The not so good thing is I think I'm losing my milk. I was sick for a good two weeks with the flu and then a sinus infection. Although I've been keeping up the feeding, it seems as though the supply is really dropping off. I'll try to get a hold of some vitex and see if that does anything. Perhaps when the teeth come through it will decide for me anyway.
Hi everyone!! Hope you are all happy and well. Its really overcast here, really missing the :sunshine:
Well we've got some car issues here, have my car in to get a few things fixed that came up from the last service. Luckily its all under warranty, but I'm housebound for the day (I wasn't planning on going out, I just like to know I can!!). Then in a couple of weeks I have to take it in to get fixed from the recent prang. Again, another week without my car, luckily I can get DH to transfer the car seats to our other car, its just not worth doing for 1 day. DH is going to Townsville again for a week after Father's Day.
We're all well, the girls are their usual selves. They are getting better at playing together, but I can see I am going to be doing more referreeing in the future. Why do they always want the same thing??
DD2 loves walking her FP 'bingo' toy, I think she will be walking soon!! DD1 is using the toilet during her day sleeps and has a nappy only for nightime :smiliedance: I am also feeling better about managing her behaviour after my triplep course, so trying to focus on the +ves.
Okay now for some personals
SJE - yes my DD2 had some massive lumps on her gums, the back teeth (?molars?) and one cut but the other lumps are still there, I just wish she would get them all so all this teething business is out of the way!! Hope you can get your supply back up, at least for the next month or so before you can switch to cows milk (if there are no intolerances etc). You have done so well to breastfeed this long, it would be great to make it to a year. Good luck.
Nat - welcome back, we've missed you!! I guess you've been busy either househunting or reading that series, I must check it out!! Hope Ty's appt at kindy goes okay and bummer about the FAO bill - thats bad!! I also gave them a slightly incorrect estimate, but luckily told them in June, so they stopped our FTB and we didn't accrue a debt. Good luck the house inspection, hopefully it will be the last one as you will have your own home soon!!
DD1 did really well in her 3yo tests, she is very good at problem solving, puzzles etc and not that worried about social cues, she does her own thing and can play happily on her own. Her forward planning needs a bit more work, but she's normal for a 3yo, apparently that improves once they get to 4yo and beyond. She did exceptionally well in some parts of the study, doing things only 4yos do. She had lots of fun and got some crayons as a pressie, she was chuffed and her DH was very proud!!
Jo - yes I don't mind DD's b'day in your thread. I can't believe its less than 5 weeks away!! Hope DD's physio appt goes well and her gastro goes soon!!
Sare - sounds like a busy week for you. Not sure if we'll go to the festival, if we do it will be sunday, the last day. With wedding planning, you can get diaries, that help you plan and organise everything, good luck!
Okay my two girls are starting to go feral here, wanting my attention!! Enjoy your day everyone!!:flowerz:
hey guys, I feel like crying :crying: my baby girl is just about as tallented as a 4/5mth old :crying: (although she can sit and stand) so i've been given a few things to do with her each day, then we go back in 2wks to see if there is any progress,
good news is though, that she has gained weight this week, a whole 250grams lol, she's 7.67 kgs now :smiliedance: if she keeps doing that, we should be up to 8kgs by her birthday lol
well must fly, have things to do
will be back later
Oh Jo :hugs::hugs: to you!! Don't worry too much, just do the exercises the physio gives you and she will come good in her own time, try not to stress too much about it. Fantastic news about the weight gain though :yelclap::yelclap: Hope things get better for you soon!:hugs:
Wow, I havnt been on for ages. Ive quickly caught up on the posts....
Zenifa - Bugger about all the car trouble, it is such a hassle trying to organise things around them! You must be so proud of DD1 and her results from the uni thing :goodvibes:. Glad things are going so well for you.
Nat - Sorry, missed what the bk set was you were reading? Its so nice when DHs come up with something meaningful....mine hasnt for a while :detective:. Good luck with the meeting, yes it would be good if you were both on the same track. I just made DH weed our pack pavers on Sat & I attacked the front garden, they were looking quite bad!! Have fun!
Sare - Great you have a wedding date!! It will be such fun organising it, SJE had some great tips. You have plenty of time so enjoy!!
Gizzy - Have no probs with you putting DSs bday up, thanks, I think it is a lovely idea :flowerz:. :smiliedance: for the weight!!! DS is only just over 8 kgs (although he is younger). And now at least you have some things to do with her each day to help her progress. Good luck :fingerscrossed:
SJE - Nice & sunny here too!!! Its lovely, even tho Im feeling so **** - have a cold which feels like its turning into a sinus infection...sound familiar! Hope you can sort your milk supply out, you've done such a great job to get this far!!!
Well, had a busy time since returning from QLD. Came home, spent some time recovering. Then headed up to Perth on Sunday, returned yesterday.DH is working up there on a house his dad has up there, they have to fix it up to rent out. I got a head cold on Monday & got no sleep that night or tues night. Was staying at my Sils with her 2 kids & it was just so full on, I looked after them a bit while she did a few things, cooked dinner mon night & then helped cook a roast tues night. By wed Id had enough so decided to come home. It soooo quiet here!! Don't know when I will see DH again, prob not til end of next week :crying:.
DS going well, hasnt gotten my full on cold but just runny nose. Has cut another tooth down the bottom, so that makes 3 bottom & 4 top. Is getting steadier on his feet & is one cheeky boy!
Ok better go hang out the washing while the weather is so nice.
Have a nice week everyone.
TeamAwesome
29-08-2008, 11:21
Hi Ladies,:wave:
I know i haven't been on as much lately between reading the books (each book twice between Fri-Tues:o) Angelina is basically only having one sleep a day and then being very active and needing an eye kept on her almost constantly to keep her siblings harrassing her too much. And attempting to find our possible perfect house:fingerscrossed: I can come in read but don't get time to really type anything. Oh and I have discovered fanfiction.net oh my goodness how addictive. so not what I should be doing but anyhow it breaks up the monotony while I wait for house pictures to load up.
SJE- glad to hear you're better but I hope you supply picks up for you.:fingerscrossed:
Zenifa- what a pain with the car I hate not having that option with the car, I'm mostly a homebody but to have that out if I need it is comforting. the worst part about the fao is that it was only slightly over what I estimated, as after going through our accounts and things it seemed like we would be under except the first pay (which is the one that put us over) was in cash when he was doing abn stuff. we obviously still put it down we just had bills and stuff so instead of it taking an extra week they fixed us up then.
Jo - glad to hear Alexis has put weight on. sorry you felt sad and upset after the physio appointment though. I hope the exercies they gave you show the improvements they are after.
Anna - I've just read last weekend the Twilight Saga which is 4 books by Stephenie Meyer. It was on the New York Times bestseller list for 30 weeks or something like that. It's very addictive. My friend I passed the books on hasn't started yet as she's reading another one but I'm sure she'll tell me off over them as we have similar taste in books (though I can no longer read crime novels when Adens away my imagination is too vivid for my own good) I admit the concept of the books seems very teen but it's different to most books aimed at that group. Anyhow I hope you're feeling better soon and don't miss your DH too much. It's probably why I read the books so fast it was a nice yet short distraction for me. :)
well I should get off here now Ange is due to wake soon.
hope you're all havnig a lovely day.:flowerz:
Nat
:wave:
Gizzy - yay for you sis getting hitched i think september is a popular month lol, i glad alexis has put on weight big :hugs:im sure on day you'll turn around and buba will be doing everything, keep up with the things you have to do and im sure she will thrive!
SJE - How is your milk supply? i find fenugreek helps with mine or those biccies they are yum and do alot of good too! Hope DD is'nt in too much pain with her teeth.
Anna - Hope things have settled down for you and you get some well earned family time and hubby time, glad to hear Ds was good on the way back as well!
Nat - Omg how do you read so much i get to a book and have no time i wish i could read like i used to i really need to go back to reading like i used to i love it! HAve fun looking at houses its so much fun coz you can do anything you want to the house i really hated renting, inspections were so anoying.
It has been quiet on here everyone must be busy, we have had a great weekend last weekend of the woolshed so we went out and had a good time two great days to do it too.
DD was so great never complained and loves riding the steam truck and seeing the horses.
Hope you all have had a great weekend :wave:hi to everyone reading!
Happy 1st of september guys lol
can't believe Alexis is gonna be one this mth, man this year has flowen by
Alexis is alot better now, eating really really good, and her discusting poo's have gone :smiliedance: I'm just hoping like hell she doesn't catch anything else now, she's gotta be healthy for her birthday
hope everyone has had a good weekend, we went to the GC show yesterday, DS had a ball, and Alexis just loved playing with the baloons,
Nat I dont' know how you cope with Ange only having one sleep a day now, and with her being mobile, bet she's keeping you on your toes, good to see you love books, great way to pass any spare time ay
Anna sounds like things have been full on with you, traveling about etc, sucks you managed to get a head cold, hope its all gone now, and that your DS's cold doesn't get any worse, yay for more teeth too, he'll be chomping on chops in no time lol
well I better get going, should be in bed, but been busy sorting out stuff around the house
catch ya's all later
Hi everyone!!
Hope you and your bubs are all doing well and you had a good weekend!!
We had a swim catch up lesson early on Sat and my parents over for lunch, and just a resting family day at home on Sunday which was nice.
Had a rough night last night - DD2 came down with a fever and a viral rash and despite going to bed at 6.30pm (after only having a 1hr nap all day), she was up at 10pm, 2am, 5am, and finally at 6.30am, so :hair::sleeping: I am feeling pretty wrecked. Fever is gone, rash is still there, will have to pop into the GP me thinks, she seems happy in herself though, bit off her solids, but guzzling all the milk I can provide.
Better go, as I have a busy day - have to take toys back to toy library, pick up some Father's Day gifts (keyrings for DH, FIL and a mug for my dad) and later there is swimming. Really hoping for a nap today :fingerscrossed:
Personals next time. Have a great day everyone!:flowerz:
Zenifa:hugs: chicky, you guys have had it rough with the colds/viris' etc, hope she recovers and its not anything serious, hope she has a better night tonight too
well Alexis had her paed apt this arvo, she's now weighing 7.7kgs, and she's a little short **** lol, just like her mummy, they are happy with her weight, cause going by her weight they took when she was in hosp with pneumonia, she's gaining well, so no need to see a nutritionist now, so thats good, they want to see her again in 4mths time, to see how her progress is going with rolling/crawling etc, so hopefully she'll be doing something by the time we see them again
anyways, best be off to start tea, got heaps to do, in so little time lol
oooooh guess what too
its only
22 days till Alexis' birthday
this year has gone way to fast lol
Hi All:wave:
Hope everyone is well
Gizzy - Glad to hear Alexis is doing well. There's nothing wrong with being a smaller person:yes:
Zenifa - Hopefully you can catch up a bit on your sleep tonight. :sleeping:
DD2 finally has teeth - she cut her two bottom ones last night. She handles teething fairly well:thumbsup:. She is standing against furniture too - its a bit scary - wont be long before the dreaded walking stage:eek::)
SJE - great to hear about the teeth, my DD2 is furniture walking too and yes we're not far off the walking stage, its a bit scary!!
Jo - my DD1 is on the petite side and there is nothing wrong with that! Sounds like Alexis is doing well and yes only 3 weeks til she's 1yr old - woohoo!!
Well DD2 has got a virus and her rash is pretty nasty, all over her body, including her face poor bubba. She seems okay in herself though, but I did cosleep with her last night as she fed 3 times during the night again. I had the sweats and the chills, plus a monster headache, I really don't want to be sick again!!:(
Didn't go to swimming yesterday and we skipped playgroup today (although I did pop in today as I was on roster to do a father's day craft, so I dropped the stuff off), and mum looked after the girls while I got my haircut (completely forgot I had the appt, luckily my hairdresser called to remind me!!).
Hope everyone is doing well and on the count down til their Oct bubs 1st b'day!!
Hi ladies
Just a quick one from me today, DS ended up getting my cold and is so sick :no:. Very runny nose, high temps, not eating anything, not drinking milk but sipping water occasionally, not sleeping a lot during the day but is VERY tired so spends most of the day just crying! THen is up & down all night too. Im pretty buggered as my sinuss are infected but havnt been able to get to the drs to get anything for it, just using Fess at home, but have killer sinus headaches. Lack of sleep isnt helping either. I honestly don't know how you do it Nat without Aden there a lot of the time, I take my hat off to you. DH is still away & I rang him in tears last night cause DS just wouldnt stop crying & go to sleep (after being up all day & crying) :(. He's the same today, just so tired & crying!! Aaahhh, I wish I could take his pain away, this totally sucks.
Sorry for the vent guys Im just finding things a bit tough at the mo!
Hope everyone is going ok, Zenifa - hope DD2 gets better soon, that rash sounds nasty & u dont need to get sick again!
OK guys better go....DS is not happy Jan :no:
A
:hugs::hugs::hugs: to you Anna
Hope you and DS are feeling better soon and get some rest and sleep tonight.
I am feeling pretty tired today, and DD2 didn't sleep at all today :hair: so lets hope she sleeps well tonight :fingerscrossed:
Better go and sort out dinner! Good night :wave:
TeamAwesome
02-09-2008, 19:18
hey girls,
The appointment yesterday with Ty's pre-prep teacher went well, he's not n trouble but she has some concerns similar to my own so we're getting a professionals opinion about him and see where to go from there. Nice to know I'm not crazy in my thoughts about his quirks.
Ange has been a bit clingy with a tooth (her 3rd) coming through but otherwise aside from some drooling I wouldn't know.
Anna - I think you're doing well on your own. It does totally suck being sick when you're on your own especially when bub is sick also and not sleeping either. Just rest up when you can let the house go until you're both back on track.
Zenifa - hope your DD is better soon and that you stay healthy too.
SJE - glad to hear your DD handles teething well and the furniture cruising stage is fun isn't it? :)
Jo - hooray for Alexis's weight gains and not having to see the nutritionist :) Definitely nothign wrong with being short, I'm 'average height' but everyone in my generation or younger is so freaking tall and with Aden's genes, he's 6'5, and the rest of my families I've got no hope, I'll be the short one. at my 21st my 11yo little sister was the same height as me.:eek: Though it seems Ange may stay a somewhat more normal height compared to her siblings which gives me a bit of hope.
oops well I should be off to bed.
Have a nice night girls,
Nat
Hi everyone
Sorry but just a quick vent from me. Last night DD1 came down with a fever and now she has a milder rash too! I've had some killer headaches all week (worse than any sinus, tension or migraine I've had), so DH is off work today to help me out with the girls. My patience with the girls yesterday hit a low and my irritability level hit a high, just felt so down and not coping.
ARgh!! I am just so OVER it all, so sick of being sick :gloomy:.
And DH is going to Townsville on Monday - but he has contacted his parents and lined them up to help me out as needed.
Also I just got a call from my work, one of my workmates sadly miscarried this week (she's 4-5mths with her 3rd bub) so they are asking me to fill in for the next 2 weeks (its 2 days/week). I am very tempted as we need $$ and I am not enjoying being a SAHM right now.
Apologies for the pity post, promise to be more +ve next time!!
:hugs: :hugs: to you Zenifa! I can definately relate at the moment, I'm so sick of being sick too & just snapped at DS, the poor thing... I felt terrible :(, luckily DH is on his way home & will be here for a few days to help out. I hope you are all on the mend soon & that your PiL can be of some assistance. Good luck.
A
hey guys, nothing much been happening here, been playing around with my sewing maching, i'm just loving it, should've gotten one when I arrived here, oh well, better late than never
Alexis is really good, she's been so happy lately, so good to see her back to normal, i'm hopeing she doesn't catch anything else, cause it's been awfull with her the past mth and a bit, she's still not really doing much, but she seams alot more energetic lately, so here's hoping she will start doing more on the floor soon
:hugs: Zenifa, you've had a rough time with you or the kids being sick lately, roll on summer ay, sorry to hear about your work mate, how awfull, have you decided weather to fill in for her yet?
Nat can I ask what kind of concerns you had for Ty? glad to hear he's not in trouble though, yay for another tooth for Ange
:hugs: for you too Anna, I hope the wee man is better now, how awfull, really takes alot out of ya when they are sick ay
SJE what a cleaver little girl you have there, definatly won't be long before she's walking, yay for the two teeth too
oh and its now only 19 days till Alexis' birthday lol
Hi everyone
Well it's lovely to have a few moments to pop in and catch up with the going ons. Hope everyone is well. I'll start with a few personals:
Jo - So glad to hear that Alexis is better and being more active. It is awful when they are so sick for weeks on end. Charlie went to physio for exercises because she was a late crawler and had poor head control at 6 months old. She's been discharged now but physio is wonderful and really gives them the opportunity to learn new skills, as long as you put in the time/effort to do exercises. Good luck, I'm sure you'll notice a difference with Alexis soon.:flowerz:
Oh Zenifa, :hugs: to you, it must be awful feeling so poorly, especially with the girls to look after. Although little ones don't know they endlessly try your patience without trying to so don't be hard on yourself. Just dressing Charlie is an effort these days, she gets so upset because she can't play:rolleyes: (we have to put so many layers it takes approx 15 minutes to completely dress!) Getting the work/home balance right is difficult, especially when you are in need of the money but your heart wants to stay at home with the kids. On the positive two days away from the girls might make you feel rejuvinated?
Nat, great to read up on the kids. I was pleased that Tye's kindy teacher picked up on his behaviours, it is a relief to know that others pick up these things too. Great that Ang has another tooth and hope Libby is going well.
Anna oh poor thing :hugs:hope that DS is better and that you get some sleep, there is nothing worse than being sick and tired, you feel ten times worse. :fingerscrossed: both of you are better soon.
SJE - yeah for the teeth and isn't it exciting when they stand against furniture. I'm happy to see CHarlie do this too but I'm just as happy she can't walk as well. I agree, scary.
Sorry that's as many personals as I can get to. Well just quickly Charlotte is going really well, I love her to bits, her hair is finaly growing - although she's still a baldy and she has five teeth! Oh and recently she has learnt high 5, but without the hitting, so it's like a 'hile hittler' action (sorry don't mean to offend anyone by saying that) and she spends all day giving you things and us saying 'ta', ta. It is just such a wonderful age, they are learning all the time. Still working 4 days but we're happy with the day care lady so that has made it easier. Not sure what to do for Charlie's first birthday, thinking a BBQ in a park.
Hope everyone is well. Funnily enough Erin (ErinP) and Dell (Dellibelli) and I still catch up for playdates, we're seeing each other on Monday. Osh and Hannah are just beautiful. How funny the things that start from Bubhub......
Mich
Man have i had a big couple of days my friend came to stay again (the one withthe two yr old) OMG poor kid doesnt have consistant disipline and he broke our shower door and my poor house i worked so hard to keep clean looks like Cr@p agian. So tomorrow i have a big day of cleaning and we have a mouse ekkk! i hate them so am going to give the house a good once over afer all the Father day foramilties.
michblb -great to hear from you again and that charlotte is going well i love the high five Bella does the same thing its sooo cute!
Gizzy - im glad Alexis is back to her old self and happy it sucks when they are so sick :fingerscrossed: sickness stays away form her now.
Zenifa - :hugs: sorry to hear you are having such a bad run and about your workmate!
Sorry if i have missed anyone im buggered hope you are all well and if you are sick :babydust2: get well vibes comming your way!
TeamAwesome
06-09-2008, 21:12
Hi Ladies,
going to try to make it just a quick one from me (yes I can truly hear you laughing at this concept as I seem to have a rambling gene)
Um I have been thinking Ty has a form of Sensory Processing Disorder, it's like the wires are crossed on certain things the brain receives the information from the 5 senses and doesn't process it properly but it also doesn't have to be an all the time thing, so him not being in day care or anything and Aden being away has meant that it's mostly me who sees it but now he's started going kindy the teachers have noticed his quirks too and they suggested that the advisory teacher come and have a look at him and get her opinion of him and what we can do to help him. Hope that explains it.
This weather is paying havoc with my back I got a phone call tonight not long before 7pm from FIL letting me know plans had changed for tomorrow lol the mysterious plans I of course knew nothing about and yet am of course expected to go to. Was told the lunch will now be at SILs place, which ought to be 'fun'. the funniest part of the conversation was his surprise at actually managing to get hold of me (I don't always make it to the phone before the machine answers and they don't like talking to machines go figure)
I'm tired, sore and not sleeping too great so I suppose I should attempt some sleep while Ange is sleeping for me, if I don't sleep well we will just duck over for a bit in the afternoon or something cos I have much to do (inspection on Wednesday) and don't want to waste time I could be resting.
Anyhow hope you all have a nice fathers day tomorrow girls. Will try to catch up on personals next time
Nat
evening everyone, hope everyone's weekend is going good
we went to a first birthday party today, was one of Alexis' premmie friends party, was heaps of fun, Alexis loved playing with the baloons most of the time, we're just having a quiet day tomorrow, might have a look for a new tv tomorrow, well see whats around anyways, will do the breaky in bed thing for DH, give him his pressies, then it will most probably be a usual day, with DH going into work, might see FIL tomorrow at some stage to give him his pressie, but we'll see
michblb good to hear charlotte is going so well, love the hi 5, so cute, glad the physio worked wonders with her, how often did you have to go? say hi to erin and dellibelli for us, its great when you find great friendships on BH ay
Sare sounds like you had fun with your friends DS around, bummer about the door, hope it doesn't cost much to fix, at lest it was only a short while your friend and son were there, now your house will be back to normal, was it good catching up with your friend?
well thats it from me, got stuff to do tonight, like tidy up the house lol, been a bit neglected lately
Nat you posted the same time as me lol
i've never heard of Sensory Processing Disorder, might have to do some googling, its good to hear Ty's kindy are onto it isn't it,
sorry to hear your not sleeping either, any reason for that?
have fun with the cleaning, I hate inspections
Hi everyone!!
Hope you are all having a lovely weekend and your DH's are enjoying their Father's Day (esp those whose its their 1st!!).
We've already done the cooked breakfast and presents, DH has popped out briefly so I am on here!!
I went to an author event at my library yesterday (The Book Thief - Markus Zuzak) and got a signed copy of the book for DH from me!! The girls gave him a 'dad' book and a keyring with their pictures on it!! He loved it!!
DD2 has gotten her 7th tooth (4th up the top!!):yelclap:
She seems to have recovered from the virus and her rash has gone!! BUT, she is now behaving like a newborn at night, getting up every 3-4hrs for a feed :hair: I am still pretty exhausted by it!! Not sure why she is doing this, but I hope the phase passes quickly for my sanity!! Aside from tiredness I am well now!
DD1 is still spotty with this rash but its slowly improving. A mummy friend of mine invited us for a father's day dinner last night, and the feast was lovely but it took longer to cook than expected so as you can imagine the girls got very tired and grumpy. Instead of eating 6.30-7pm, we ate at 8.30-9pm and with 6 kids 3 and under it was quite noisy and chaotic. It reminded me why we don't go out at night with the kids anymore - tried to bf DD2 to sleep but with the noise of the other kids, it was impossible. So we were all home and in bed by 10pm!!
Yes I am going to be working Thurs & Fri this week and Weds & Thurs next week. Not really looking forward to it, as I'm thinking of all the organising I have to do beforehand - preparing lunches and dinners, getting myself and girls ready etc. Remember how DH organised help for me from my inlaws next week? Well MIL can't help on Thurs when I need her but can come over to help on Tues - my thought is no thanks I can manage, what do you think, should I just take all the help I can get even if it doesn't really suit me??
Well I better dash, we've got lunch at my parents later and then DH is off to a concert in the evening with his brother.
Will be back tomorrow for some personals!! Bye!!:flowerz:
Hi everyone
Just a quick one here as we are about to head off to Perth for the week. DH has to go back up so I thought Id join him for a little while, I really hated not having him here last week.
DH has enjoyed his 1st fathers day with a yummy breakfast & card & present this morning. It was one of those do it yourself moulds for hands & feet with a photo to. Then when DS woke up from his morning nap I told him that he should go & get him up (Id already been in & put another present in DSs hands!) which he was quite chuffed with. It was the book 'Kisses for Daddy'. And there is still one to go which he'll get when he goes to get the porta cot out of the spare room! Its a bar runner mat & pjs :D.
Anyway, won't be on for the week, well until I get back anyway. Hope everyone has a lovely week. SOunds like everyone is getting better!!! We are on the mend too which is nice. Look forward to trying to squeeze in some shopping whilst im up this time too as I was too sick last time!
Ok ladies, enjoy!
A
henrygirl
08-09-2008, 19:36
Hi ladies i usd to be a sept mum but ds came late and is 5 oct. just thought i might pop in an say HI:wave:
HI gals just a quick one i should really be in bed, we have been good here just relaxing haning around the house. We caught the mouse tonight im so glad i hate mice and the smell so tomorrow i will have to air the house and reset the traps lol another thing i dont like doing!!
:wave: henrygirl
night all :flowerz::sleeping:
Hi everyone!!
Just a quick one from me.
DH is in Townsville and the girls and I are going well so far. We've been keeping busy with swimming, playgroup and some visits with both grandmas. I also caught up with friends for lunch and dinner yesterday, a real treat for me. I also found out that one of my friends is pregnant!! I am so happy for her, she is one of these types who never thought she'd have kids so she's still getting used to the idea!!
We've got library storytime today and I have lots of housework to do, plus cooking for the next couple of days as I will be working.
DD2 seems closer to walking and is getting quite mischievous, can't believe she will be one year old in 3 weeks today!!
Have a great day everyone!!:flowerz::flowerz:
Welcome henrygirl :wave:
TeamAwesome
10-09-2008, 10:17
Hi girls,
waiting for the property manager to come inspect the place, may of course still be waiting up to another 6 hrs yet as they of course say 8.30-5 (so hope not) anyhow thought I'd jump on and catch up a bit.
I've been sleeping better as Ange has gone back to a mostly normal routine of sleeping through, (though this meant she only slept about 30-45mins yesterday and screamed unless she was up) and apart from Ty having an accident overnight no one else wok up and I didn't get kept awake from my sore back either hooray. so am feeling much more rested today.
Mich - hi, great to hear from you and here and update on Charlotte.
Henrygirl- hello how are you, don't be shy feel free to come pop in and chat anytime. :)
Sarah - it's nice not doing much isn't it. glad you caught the mouse.
Zenifa- glad to hear you're keeping busy, it's the only way sometimes. :)
well I really need to make a few calls so I suppose I should make sure I do them while I have the chance.
hi everyoen else I did read will do a better update next time.
Hey guys, just poping back in here to say hi, been pretty busy trying to get Alexis to move, she's got her next physio apt on fri, so that will be interesting, i'm pretty sure they will see some improvement in her, cause wait for it
:smiliedance:I've gotten her rolling again:smiliedance:
ok it might only be from back to frount, but thats progress :yelclap: my cleaver little girl, I was just playing around with her on the floor last night, and thought I would play a little game, where I just roll her about the place, so she can get the feel of the movement again, and it worked, she does have trouble going one way, but we'll sort that out, :fingerscrossed: she'll be rolling around the place and happy on her tum by her birthday
Nat don't you hate how they give you a huge time frame on when they will be there, drives me insane, its a waste of a whole day, glad Ange is sleeping better now, and yay for your back not hurting
Zenifa glad X is better now, yay for her just about walking, won't be long, man your days always sound so busy, dont' know how you do it with all that running around, I can barely fit in grocery shopping and picking up the kids from preschool on the same day lol,
henrygirl fancy seeing you here lol, welcome
Sare glad ya caught the mouse, the horrible creatures that they are
Anna hope you have a great time in perth, sounds like your DH had a great fathers day
TeamAwesome
10-09-2008, 18:59
Hi Ladies,
well big fat waste of a day I was home the whole day and not so much as a knock at the door but when I took the bins out at 6.30pm there was a card on the door from the property manager (it wasn't there at about 2pm when I got the mail) if she did knock it must have been very, very quiet as I always hear the door.
anyhow as you can imagine I'm rather annoyed and frustrated now.
Jo - That's awesome news! :D Way to go Alexis:smiliedance::yelclap:! I hope the physio gets to see it too!
Well looks like I have can have an early night tonight (and of course I'm not actually tired yet)
Have good night girls
Nat
Hi everyone!! hope you are doing well
Nat - GRRRR!! re: your property manager, I bet you can't wait to own your own home and leave all this hassle behind.
Jo - yay!! for Alexis rolling:yelclap:
Okay this is a quick one from me as I'm at work and doing a sneaky.
I worked yesterday and am back today - its okay, the people are lovely and its familiar and easy to do - I do miss the girls and DD1 kept telling me how much she missed me and how she doesn't want me to work!!:( It is quite tiring to get organised, and I am now thinking about what I will do longer term as I'm sure my boss will try to convince me to make this more regular - ah!! decisions! decisions!!
Onto other dramas - DH was unhappy with our internet service provider and before he went to townsville he was exploring our options - and he ended up getting us switched over while he is away ie a few days ago. I am so non-technical I have no idea how to set us up on the new provider, so I have had no internet nor email since midday Weds :eek::dizzy:. I was frustrated as I told DH to do it next week when he's home but of course did he listen to me? :no: Normally it wouldn't be a problem but I had 2 mystery shops to do and have a time limit to report back on them online and scan receipts etc, so it just stressed me out and it didn't need to be. Anyway that is my vent over.
On the upside, DH comes home today and he is picking up the girls from my mums which they will love, I have dinner all done and can't wait to get home and see the family!!
Have a lovely day and weekend all and I will be back once this whole new internet service provider is sorted out!!
Ah, better get back to work bye!!:wave:
henrygirl
12-09-2008, 10:42
Gizzy: yeah not much happening in you know where and thought i would jump on and see what other oct bubs are up to. thats great news that aleis is mooveing again. have you considered swimming? i have herd this is great for muscle development. my nephew is 2 in 4 months and he only started walking he didn't do much until he was over one so i know where your coming from.
well my boy has worked out how to walk and thinks he can do everything by himself little bugger. picked up some tupperware today(i am addicted) then went and saw my grandma and dad for the morning both my litle terrors are asleep atm. done some washing and wshed nappies glad to get them in the sun as they were a bt woofy from not drying on line when we had all that rain.
i'm still getting to know every one so bare with me as i will probally just read what people are doing until i feel like i know who every one is
Nat I hate it when you've waisted a day waiting for someone, I wonder why they didn't come in?
Zenifa men ay, they never listen, who did you guys decide to go with?
henrygirl aww its so cute when they start walking, my DS started walking at bang on 11mths old, was too cute, now you'll really have to be on your toes cause they get into everything now
Alexis is having fun with me playing on the floor with her (well pushing her around lol) managed to get her on her hands and knee's this morning without her doing the splits lol (before her legs had to be wide apart or she wouldn't stay up on them)
well we missed our physio apt this morning, the stupid bloody car wouldn't work :hair::banghead::hissy: so i'm waiting for the maccanic to pop by and have a look, he was supose to fix it yesterday when I took it in, grrrrrrrrrrrr
on a good note though, we're getting a brand spanking new car on monday :smiliedance: can't wait
Hey Girls
Its been awhile!
Well my update is that Tyson is finally sleeping through the night most nights! Yay! Last night he slept from 7pm - 7am, I was so happy. And he is having nice long naps late morning as well. Its great coz I need the extra rest now that I am pregnant.
I had my 12 week u/s the other day. It went well. The Sonographer said she has a feeling its another boy but she cant say for sure until the 19 wk u/s. I'm secretly hoping she is wrong but if she is not oh well I will love this boy as much as my other two boys! Just means I will have to try one more time for a little girl! Hehe
Zenifa - I know exactly what you mean about being non-technical. Everytime I come onto Bubhub and start reading through and trying to reply to some posts I get thrown out and it says there was a problem with an 'add-on' - what the hell is an add-on? I have a virus protecter so it cant be a virus but its beginning to stress me out!
Gizzy - Oh that is so great that your little princess is rolling! :smiliedance:
Anyway I think I am going to :barf:again - yeah I still got morning sickness! So I better go do that....
Chat again soon!
Tam
Hey Tammy, long time no chat, wow your 12wks already, man your pregnancy's gonna go fast, cool if it is another boy, cause boys are just too cute lol
can you believe in under 2wks our babies are gonna be 1 :eek: this year has flowen by
Gizzy - It sure has flown by. You know it only feels like yesterday that we were chatting on MSN wandering when our bub's where gonna be born and counting down the days. Now its been a year! Sometimes I look at Tyson and wander where this year has gone.
yip, it only seams like yesterday Tammy
its a shame your not online much these days, I miss our little chats
Grizabella
12-09-2008, 15:32
:laughing: I remember lot's of late nights playing Bingo and you thinking you had gas Jo :laughing: And they were actually contractions!
Hey guys long time no chat :) Been uber busy - Brion is a real handful. But I have gotten my L's and am going to start studying next yr so it's all good.
Toran has a molar that just won't erupt and it is causing him some grief. Poor dude has a sore bum and sleeps all day :(
Great news about Lexis rolling again Jo! Clever little chicken!
Tammy - wow time has flown! 12 weeks already! I am a little clucky - but reality prevents me from acting. I will go postal with another kid. Plus we don;t have the room in this house, the spare room is being used as a toyroom.
Stu starts his new job on Mon - and picks up his company car then too. We are having drinks on Sat to celebrate him leaving his old job. Have a sitter all organised which is sweet!
Hope everyone else is well :)
Jude xx
TeamAwesome
12-09-2008, 16:27
Hi girls,
well the failed inspection/real estate saga continues:rolleyes:, I'm waiting until I'm feeling less annoyed to call them but I got a letter in the mail today claiming they do not have a key for our screen door and as such were unable to gain entry so they either need a copy of the key (yeah right:raspberry:) or for me to make a time for them to come back.... no wonder I didn't hear them come as I wasn't listening for someone attempting to come in with a key I was waiting for a polite knock, How freaking rude:hissy:!! I have two very noisy children plus they were watching tv (my attempt at keeping the house tidy/clean) so it wasn't all that quiet in here so not like she wouldn't have heard some form of noise coming from inside. Anyhow I am a bit riled up:devil6: about it as I was here the whole day as your girls know. Yes Zenifa we can't wait to get out of the renting game.:smiliedance: This will be us when we are out and have our bond back and therefore no longer dealing with the RE. I'm looking at a couple of places right now to go have a look at during their open homes tomorrow.
anyhow onto personals.
Zenifa- how annoying with the ISP switch, be nice if they thought things through a bit bette wouldn't it? Aden asks me to do stuff like that frequently and I now refuse as I hate being without something.lol. :hugs:to you for while you're at work, missing your girls and trying to sort everything out.
Henrygirl - congrats on you little boy learning to walk. I understand about the tupperware I'm not allowed to start buying some so I don't get addicted. lol
Tammy - Tammy great to hear Tyson is sleeping well for you and yes I understand how great those long naps are so you can rest too (with 17month between my first two I really do know) and you're 12 weeks already hey. Oooh I love the early scans. ugh on the m/s (I got it until about 20weeks with all three so understand that too) Like you I too wonder where the last year has gone?
Jo - that's great for Alexis having more progress! bummer about the car it's never at a time you don't need to go out is it? and how annoying that the mechanic didn't fix it yesterday. Awesome about the new car next week, what will you be getting?
Well Ty has managed to get a bunch of splinters in his fingers and I've had to sedate him somewhat so I can pull them out then I'll have to make dinner as I've spent much of the last hour trying to convince him I won't hurt him.
It was either I do that or he gets even more upset by going to the Dr and then always seems to convince them to do the least of what they can do. he's so melodramatic over anythign like this but he does really work himself up and I couldn't bear the thought of yet another fruitless trip to the Doctor.
anyway better go see if he's asleep yet. wich me luck girls.
Nat
Hey Girls
Gizzy – I promise I will try to go online more now that I have a bit more spare time now that Tyson is getting into a great routine. And I also gotta slow down a bit now that I am pregnant so going online more often is a good way to do that.
Jude – Oh poor little Toran, hope he gets better soon. I am clucky too so it’s a good thing I am pregnant! So definitely no more bub’s for you then..? Congrats to Stu – that is great news!
Nat – Hope ya had some luck with those splinters!
Tam
Hi everyone!!
Great to see more action on this thread - welcome back Jude and Tammy!!
Well DH sorted out the ISP stuff so its all okay now - we're with aanet, we'll see how it goes.
Was out this morning at a nice cafe with MIL and SIL (while DH, FIL and BIL play golf), its got a play area for kids staffed by a worker ($2/child), and a little playpen for littlies, so its perfect if you want to really relax and I did!! It was nice food and we all had fun. Now the girls are sleeping and I'm on here briefly before I get stuck into housework (ah! the joy of working on weekdays!!).
Its so nice to have DH back home, no more plans for the weekend, just relaxing.
DD2 has had 3 of her molars come through in the last week :eek: no wonder she was waking up multiple times in the night (we coslept while DH was away so I didn't have to get up or disturb DD!). So that is a total of 10, she has 3 on the bottom and 4 others on the top!! Lots of chompers :D She loves brushing her teeth too and giving us toothy grins!!
Okay now for some personals
Tammy - great to hear that Tyson is sleeping through and yes take it easy and get rest when you can, glad that the pregnancy is going well!!
Jude - congrats to Stu on his new job and you getting your L's. What will you study next year? Hope you are doing well esp with Brion's behaviour and keeping up with Toran...........can't believe you are clucky - that surprised me!!
Jo - sounds like Alexis is doing well and yay for getting a new car on Monday, how exciting!!
Henrygirl - wow!You bubs is walking, that is great, my DD2 is nearly there won't be long now!!
Nat - hope your RE inspection drama is over, what a pain. You have 3 kids to look after, you really don't need that extra hassle!! Happy house hunting! When is Aden back?
Re: our new ISP, not only did DH not think it through but the switch over happened so suddenly we weren't told and didn't get the info on how to switch over, so it was a bit more complicated, thankfully DH sorted it out.
Still unsure about the work thing - will work this Weds and Thurs and see how it goes. It is tiring, takes more organisation and its nice to do something with my brain and outside of my 'mummy life', the money is good BUT I do miss the girls and don't want to regret it later, missing out on this time as it goes so quickly and then they are at school IFKWIM??
Okay I hear my girls, bye for now!! have a great weekend!!:flowerz:
Grizabella
13-09-2008, 15:53
Zenifa - I am going to study to become a Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Well that's the plan anyways. :laughing: Iam more clucky about giving birth believe it or not. The baby is the downside :laughing: Thus why it'll never happen!
evening guys
Tammy, sorry for cutting our convo short last night, had to rush off and do some stuff, next thing I know your offline lol
Jude, I so remember that bingo night, even with thoes "gas" pains I wasn't expecting my waters to break that night lol, poor Toran with is teeth, hope they come through soon, poor wee man, great news about Stu getting a new job, whats it doing?
Nat bummer about the realestate agents, arn't they supose to have a copy of all keys when you move in?
Zenifa where is that cafe you went to? sounds like a good place to go and have a breather, glad ya got ya internet sorted, ya for another tooth, not long and she'll have all of them
well nothing much going on here, car will be getting fixed on tues (have to wait for a part) so that will be good when its done, :fingerscrossed: no more probs with this car till i'm ready to upgrade (which will hopefully be no longer than a year) we're not getting the new car till wed/thurs now, its a 2008 holden commodore special edition I think, Dh tells me what things are, and if its anything to do with cars or computers it usually goes in one ear and out the other lol
hope everyone is having a good weekend, i'm going to do the gardening tomorrow, need it done before Alexis' party, its such a mess at the mo, will have to ring my lawn mower man tomorrow too, to make sure he's coming this week to mow the lawns and to make sure he can take away all my garden rubbish :fingerscrossed:
oh and before I forget, its our second Oct bubs birthday today
happybirthdayHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REUBENhappybirthday
Hope you have a wonderfull first birthday little man
Hey Girls
Zenifa - Hey there. Oh that cafe sounds really nice. I love going out to Cafe's and just relaxing, doesnt happen often though! :laughing:
Gizzy - Thats ok hun. I waited a bit for ya to come back but I ended up feeling sick again so I dragged myself off to bed! Ive got my gardening weekend this weekend. Ugh my garden looks like a forrest at the moment!
We have had a busy weekend. We went to a BBQ yesterday arvo which was nice. It was a celebration of a friend who's baby was born a week ago, he is soooo tiny. I got soooo clucky just being there all arvo. Then we had an early one last night and today we had a cousins daughters 7th bday party which was good. I think I ate way too much sugar though, I can just imagine my little one doing summersaults in there!
Tam
Hi we have have had a nice weekend although DF came down with the flu on thurs which was really bad he is feeling much better now. Went to see a friend get married on sat its was such a beautiful day and the bride looked stunning (it was really funny watching the groom all nervous) spent the day with my mum then went out with a friend had a good time although i dont miss the clubbing scene was pretty funny watching all the drunks thou.
Spent today at home realaxing really should have done some house work but it will still be there tomorrow..
Nat bummer about the inspection i hated them when we were renting.
Pebbles great to hear your pregancy is going well and you sound like you had a great weekend.
henrygirl - great to hear about buba walking i recon bella isnt to far off she is getting quite good at letting go and balacing.
Sorry if i missed anyone im off to bed although i got some good sleep today i still feel buggered. :flowerz:
:wave:
Wow, it's great to come back & 'see' some old faces :D. Good to hear everyone is keeping busy & well. Our trip to Perth was long, only got back today, but good. It was so good to see DH & spend some time with him, DS just loved seeing him too.
I spent from Sun-Thurs at my SILs where sickness was still running rife! On the monday I ended up at the drs again, I had tonislitis & had to get new ABs as the ones the other dr gave me for my sinus infection were too strong & gave me bad diarrhea (sorry TMI :o), nusea & headaches. I felt much better by Tues/Wed. Then my neice came down with something, she had temps of 40, coughing etc & didnt sleep much most nights. My BiL was also home sick 2 days with a similar thing!! And DH has had an awful cough for weeks & now has a head cold!! So I was sorta glad to have left!
Thursday night - today I spent at the house DH is renovating as his dad came down to Busso. I managed to squeeze in a fair bit of shopping. I had to find something to wear to my 10 year school reunion in a couple of weeks & then of course had to find shoes to match :p.
I was also on the hunt for party stuff for DS's 1st bday party!! I wanted to get as much stuff as I could while I had help with DS because I won't have much help between then & now. DH will still be up in Perth for at least another month or so :crying:. It totally sucks. Poor DS has been dragged around soooo much in the last 6 weeks, he's coped really well. I didnt think Id have to go back up for another 2 weeks but forgot that its FiLs bday next Sun so should prob go up instead of DH come down. Then I have to go up the next weekend for the reunion!! Yuk, I really hate packing everything, travelling 3hrs, living out of a suitcase at someone elses house then turning around and doing the reverse!!
Sorry for such a long post, had heaps to catch up on!! Will be back tomorrow with personals. Have heaps of errands to do but will do my best to get back on :goodvibes:.
Have a lovely week everyone.
Good morning everyone!!
Great to see this thread so busy again!!
Our weekend was nice, poor DH has a bit of a cold but he's soldiering on and is at work. The girls both refused naps yesterday afternoon, so they got a bit feral, thank goodness they had an early night, so we could relax!
Zenifa - I am going to study to become a Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Well that's the plan anyways. :laughing: Iam more clucky about giving birth believe it or not. The baby is the downside :laughing: Thus why it'll never happen!
Jude, I never thought I'd hear that from you!! Of all things the birth :laughing:, not the pregnancy nor the baby!! Good luck with your studies, will be very interesting and a job that makes such a difference, hope you have lots of patience (I know I don't!!:o)
Zenifa where is that cafe you went to? sounds like a good place to go and have a breather, glad ya got ya internet sorted, ya for another tooth, not long and she'll have all of them
Its called breathingspace cafe at Indooroopilly www.breathingspacecafe.com.au
Its a great cafe, just a shame it isn't closer to home (30min drive)........hmm that is a good business idea, opening another like it on the southside.
Hope you get your car sorted and your gardening. That reminds me, must try and bake a practice ladybird cake and sort out a few things for DD2's birthday party.
Sare - sounds like you were quite busy over the weekend, get some rest!!
Tammy - I don't usually go to cafes much or if I do I'm meeting a friend and I'm without kids, so it was nice to take the girls. They were well behaved and were kept busy so we could all relax, eat and have fun.
Anna :hugs: sounds like a busy time for you, hope you are feeling better soon. You are lucky DS copes so well with trips to Perth and Qld, and I know it must be hard on you both missing DH. Seems like you have a lot of social things coming up, try to enjoy it, despite the packing and travelling.
Okay, better go and see what destruction my 2 girls have made to the house.
Have a great day everyone :flowerz:
Hi Everyone
Haven't popped in for a while. Seems the girls have their 'mum having a quite minute' radars on:rolleyes:
Jude - Back in to studying again - how exciting. :smiliedance:
Nat - Perhaps you could put a note on the door for them. Knock loudly:p. If they did just come in, you could be in the shower or anything:eek:
Zenifa - Gee that is alot of teeth. Does that affect what she will eat?
Ok - that's my two minutes- DD1 hunted down the wedding cake decorations:(
Hi Everyone
Haven't popped in for a while. Seems the girls have their 'mum having a quite minute' radars on:rolleyes:
Jude - Back in to studying again - how exciting.
Nat - Perhaps you could put a note on the door for them. Knock loudly:p. If they did just come in, you could be in the shower or anything
Zenifa - Gee that is alot of teeth. Does that affect what she will eat?
Ok - that's my two minutes- DD1 hunted down the wedding cake decorations:(
I can soooo relate to that. I have just snuck into our study while the girls are distracted to read this thread and reply before their radar kicks in :laughing:
Yes DD2 has got lots of teeth now and it hasn't really changed her eating, she loves her food, most of the time:yes:
Okay better go and see what mischief they girls have gotten into!!Bye :sunshine:
henrygirl
16-09-2008, 14:28
afternoon ladies quiet one for us today went to see my grandma as we see her once a week noprmally on mondays but she went out yesterday. well my little man has decieded he is gonna walk everywhere. since last week when he started walking he is now running and climbing things. what is every one elses buds up to? could all the lovely ladies post a littl about them selves so i know who everyone is pleese oh yeah and if you are from brissy or where ever. thax ladies so much.
chat later
oh yeah sending out inites for jacks b'day partay this week. i am always slack at sending them out not this time though
Hi henrygirl, I am also from Brisbane, the southern suburbs. I have 2 girls DD1 is 3 and DD2 is nearly 1 and am currently a SAHM (despite doing work last week and this week).
DD2 has 10 teeth, is almost walking - she is furniture walking, loves her walker toy or being walked around. She is starting to say a few words (aside from mamma, baba, nanna, dadda, she also says shower, book, yes, no and hi), and we use a bit of baby sign. She is a good eater and loves to try feeding herself with a spoon and she's doing well. Sleepwise she used to be a dream sleeping 12hrs from 7-7pm but now she will often have a dreamfeed at 10pm and then get up for a bf around 3am (this started with teething and sickness). She is lots of fun, loves to dance (ie standing and bouncing up and down!!:laughing:), and loves her big sister and has a very cheeky streak!!
Hi all just a quick one i should really be in bed!
henrygirl - I live 2 hrs from brissie i have a DF (getting married next year) and DD Isabelle, Im a SAHM and loving it. Bella is walking the furniture and loves being walked around im sure she will be walking in no time, she has no teeth yet but had been teething for ages, she sleep most nights 7:30pm - 6 ish all depends on day sleeps and how tired she is, she is very stubborn through the day and won't sleep at all which drives me insane :hair:
Sorry to cut it short will be back tomorrow!
:sleeping:
Hey guys, just a quick post to say hi
HenryGirl, i'm on the GC as you probably already know :D
my little Alexis still isnt' doing much, but she's doing alot more than what she was lol, she's just about figured out how to get onto her tum from sitting (might keep practicing tomorrow with her) she's got 2 teeth now, only started babling about 4wks ago, says mum, bub and lots of other funny sounds
OMG can you believe its only 5 days till Alexis is one, very exciting
:wave: all
Henrygirl - I live in the southwest of WA. I have a DS, he has 7 teeth with the 4th bottom one just about to make it 8. He is a fussy eater, not entirely sure of any food he LOVES, most I think he just tolerates. He had reflux so don't know if this had anything to do with it...
He loves pulling himself up on anything, loves pushing his walker along & being walked around, still think he's a while off walking tho. He is a shocking day sleeper...constant battle here! Night sleeps are usually good, he goes down at 6pm & gets up between 7-8am. But last night was the first time he's slept thru in ages as I've been dragging him all over the place in the last 8wks! Otherwise he usually wakes once or twice.
Zenifa - Wow, you have been busy too with work and all! Well done! Has the boss put any pressure on you to make it a permanant thing? Cant' believe Z is saying so many words!!! Shes a clever little thing that one!! :yelclap:
Gizzy - 5 days :smiliedance: yay!! Sorry to hear about the car dramas, I hate car problems!! So glad to hear DD is coming along nicely, thats definately encouraging. Keep up the good work.
Nat - Bugger about the inspection, silly woman!! bet you are counting down the days til you get your home :yes:.
Jude - Great to hear you will be studying, good on you. Yes you will be busy tho! Congrats to Stu for his new job, whats he doing?
Ok better run, DS is refusing to sleep & its time for playgroup...this should be interesting...
A
Hey Girls
Sare – Thanks. Yeah it wasn’t bad. I am with you there, I don’t miss the clubbing scene at all. The younger ones can have it, I am happy if I never see the inside of a club again!
AnDo5 – I know what ya mean about the travelling thing. I have lots of family in Bunbury and since Tyson has been born I have only been there twice. I used to try to get there at least once every couple months but with one older child it was so much easier. Now I got the older one and one in nappies it is so much harder. I feel guilty not going for visits but I figure if they want to see me they could always make the trip to Perth!
Zenifa – I don’t get to Cafes much either but isn’t it nice when ya do and when the kids behave! DH and I went out for breakfast on Sat morn with the kids thinking they would be monsters but we ended up having a really nice time. Just at a small café down the road from us that do really nice breakfast, it was great to sit there and chat while the kids ate and played by themselves.
SJE – Oh yes I know just what you mean! As soon as I try to get on the computer to do some stuff guaranteed Tyson will wake from his nap or if he is playing quietly he will suddenly decide he needs cuddles!
Holly – Walking – what joy! Hehe. My little man Tyson is not walking yet and I am quietly relieved! He crawls (pretty fast) but they can get into so much more mischief when they walk cant they! Tyson has two teeth (bottom) and I keep telling everyone he is teething but no other teeth have come through! He has only just started sleeping through the night a few weeks ago and he doesn’t do it every night. A little about myself : My name is Tammy, I am 29 years old, I am from Perth WA, I have two gorgeous boys – one is 7 yrs old and the other will be one on the 27th of this month, I am also pregnant with number 3 – due in March.
Gizzy – 5 days, wow that came by so quick!
Tam
Zenifa - Wow, you have been busy too with work and all! Well done! Has the boss put any pressure on you to make it a permanant thing? Cant' believe Z is saying so many words!!! Shes a clever little thing that one!! :yelclap:
A
Yes I have been busy and work has been okay so far. Yesterday found out that my colleague is taking another 2 weeks off, so I will work 2 days/week for the next two weeks. No pressure from the boss but DH is keen for me to stay on. Given that I am now up at 3.30am BF DD2, I can safely say after this 4 week stint I am content to be a SAHM a bit longer - at least til I'm getting a full night (8hr) uninterrupted sleep :sleeping:
Yes DD2 is very clever and I think her attempts at talking are due to having a very chatty big sister, mummy and grandma:laughing: She is struggling to get a word in :D
Jo - so excited that its only days til Alexis's birthday :party:
Tammy - yes I told DH we should go out for breakfast, so he can check out this cafe too. Given that I am working today, we are taking the girls out for Chinese for dinner (can't be bothered cooking), so we'll see how we go!!
Off for more sleep now! goodnight :sleeping:
TeamAwesome
18-09-2008, 17:43
Hi girls,
been sleeping shockingly lately so been rather zombified of late, last night I couldn't get to sleep tried everything besides drugging myself and I finally got to sleep just after 3am this morning had Ange wake up about 30mins later and I dozed while she had a feed and then a little play with my hair she was very fidgety for a while then had another feed and finally I took her back to her bed about 5am only to have my alarm go off at 6am so I could take the bins out, which woke ty up so I've been awake since 7am yesterday apart from that short broken amount of sleep, I was going to go into Target and buy a sewing machine today but between being tired and looknig like it was going to rain decided to not chance something happening and staying at home.
Also being as tired as I am today I was, I guess, apathetic about the whole real estate thing, didn't care but knew I needed to call them so I rang them up got a different property manager tot eh one who came. Apparently the other property manager (who of course wasn't in) had knocked a few times but I certainly didn't hear it so no idea what went on there but she'll be back on Monday I gave them a 2 hr window to be here in, I won't waste another day waiting.
I have a few close countdowns happening in my house atm, a friend's EDD is coming up the 25th, Aden will be home on the 27th and Angelina's 1st birthday is obviously Oct 25th. Not to mention I turn 25 in Dec and Libby turns 3!
Henrygirl - I'm Nat, My DH works away 6weeks on 1 weeks off, I live north of Bris on the Sunny Coast with our three children Ty who is 4yo, Liberty who is almost 3yo and Angelina who will obviously be 1 soon. lol. Ange now has 4 teeth(which is new to me my other two were early teethers), she is standing on her own and has taken a step or two so won't be too long until she's walking, I'm hoping it happens when daddy is home next as he misses so much as it is. She is the sweetest, most happiest most placid baby and fits in well into our little clan. She loves her siblings, they love her as well sometimes a little too much and need some help remembering to be gentle and she loves being involved in whatever they are doing gives them that face to get food from them (or just plain swipes it from them lol) her fav foods right now cos she's teething is cold banana and arrowroot biscuits, everything else she kinds of has a bit then winges for something else or wants some milk.
I'll just say hi to everyone else and attempt personals when I've caught up a bit on sleep, plus I'm hoping to get the kids into bed early tonight so I can at the least vege out until they go to sleep (I'm tired but not sleepy)
Good night girls,
Nat
HI everyone just a quick one Bella was awake three times last night :hair: like a newborn she has taken a few steps and is getting better at standing.
Better go to bed while i feel sleepy!
:wave:
Morning guys, what up with these kids that arn't sleeping too well?????
Alexis hasn't been sleeping well the past 3 nights, last night was the worse :hair: I feel like a zombie today, last night she went to bed about 7.30/8 like normal, then she was awake at 10, got her back down about 11.30, then she was up again about 12.30, then 2am, put her into bed with us at that time, then she was awake just after 5.30 bashing my face , so back into her cot she goes, then she was awake again at 7.30, all night she just grizzled when she was awake, I WANT MY GOOD SLEEPING BABY back again
anyways, i've got heaps to do today, got Alexis' birthday party tomorrow, so will be doing all the prep for that tonight, going to back the cake tonight and make the cupcakes, will ice them tomorrow morning, will put up most of the decorations tonight (less to do tomorrow) MIL is kindly taking DS tonight, so I can get everything organised with out him distroying all my hard work (as 4 year old boys do lol)
so I best be off, sorry for no personals today, i'll pop back later on today and do them, just don't have time at the mo, just wanted to check what everyone is up to
Hey Girls
Zenifa – Hope your dinner with the girls went ok!
Nat – Good luck with the real estate. Hope you got some good sleep.
Sare – Oh you poor thing. I can definitely sympathise, my little man still wakes about 3 or 4 times a night 1 or 2 nights a week! He is getting better at sleeping through slowly but he still has his bad nights a couple times a week.
Gizzy – Good luck getting all the party stuff done. How exciting!
Well as for me, I had some pretty awful pains in the top of my belly yesterday and got all paranoid but they are gone today. I just cant remember if I had these little niggles with Tyson and I should coz it was only last year! I was already feeling paranoid yesterday coz I ate runny eggs for brekky and I know that is a no no. I felt so guilty after. As for Tyson he is having a good day thank god. He has been asleep for an hour and a half and I am enjoying the peace and quiet. I love it when he has a long morning nap. I am off to a friends house for a cuppa in about an hour. Her little one is only 2 weeks old, soooo cute!
Hope you guys have a great day.
Tam
Hi everyone!! Well I am also knackered, so tired!! DD2 is getting up for a dreamfeed (anytime around 10-11pm) and then getting up at 3am and sometimes even 5-5.30am.....argh this interrupted sleep is killing me :hair: its like having a newborn again!! I don't know why, maybe its a growth spurt or teeth (as she's gotten a few molars lately) or it could be bad habit, as she was getting up for bf when she was ill last month - when she gets up I'm too tired to struggle through any type of soothing/offering water and leave her scenario, its always quicker and easier to give her a bf and we're both back asleep 15mins later. Okay my vent is over. I told DH that there is NO WAY I am doing work on a long term basis if I can't get 8hrs of uninterrupted sleep at night - I'm wrecked!!
Yes I will still do the Tues/Thurs for the next two weeks and that is IT!! Had 2 of my good mates over today with their bubs (4mth boy and nearly 6mth girl), it was lots of fun to catch up and see how much their bubs have grown (and NO! I didn't feel clucky!!) One of those friends is getting married in a month so its something else to look forward to!!
Both of my girls are also resisting day sleeps - so that is why I'm a bit grumpy and out of sorts with this whole kids and sleeping business.
Hi girls,
been sleeping shockingly lately so been rather zombified of late, last night I couldn't get to sleep tried everything besides drugging myself and I finally got to sleep just after 3am this morning had Ange wake up about 30mins later and I dozed while she had a feed and then a little play with my hair she was very fidgety for a while then had another feed and finally I took her back to her bed about 5am only to have my alarm go off at 6am so I could take the bins out, which woke ty up so I've been awake since 7am yesterday apart from that short broken amount of sleep, I was going to go into Target and buy a sewing machine today but between being tired and looknig like it was going to rain decided to not chance something happening and staying at home.
Also being as tired as I am today I was, I guess, apathetic about the whole real estate thing, didn't care but knew I needed to call them so I rang them up got a different property manager tot eh one who came. Apparently the other property manager (who of course wasn't in) had knocked a few times but I certainly didn't hear it so no idea what went on there but she'll be back on Monday I gave them a 2 hr window to be here in, I won't waste another day waiting.
I have a few close countdowns happening in my house atm, a friend's EDD is coming up the 25th, Aden will be home on the 27th and Angelina's 1st birthday is obviously Oct 25th. Not to mention I turn 25 in Dec and Libby turns 3!
Henrygirl - I'm Nat, My DH works away 6weeks on 1 weeks off, I live north of Bris on the Sunny Coast with our three children Ty who is 4yo, Liberty who is almost 3yo and Angelina who will obviously be 1 soon. lol. Ange now has 4 teeth(which is new to me my other two were early teethers), she is standing on her own and has taken a step or two so won't be too long until she's walking, I'm hoping it happens when daddy is home next as he misses so much as it is. She is the sweetest, most happiest most placid baby and fits in well into our little clan. She loves her siblings, they love her as well sometimes a little too much and need some help remembering to be gentle and she loves being involved in whatever they are doing gives them that face to get food from them (or just plain swipes it from them lol) her fav foods right now cos she's teething is cold banana and arrowroot biscuits, everything else she kinds of has a bit then winges for something else or wants some milk.
I'll just say hi to everyone else and attempt personals when I've caught up a bit on sleep, plus I'm hoping to get the kids into bed early tonight so I can at the least vege out until they go to sleep (I'm tired but not sleepy)
Good night girls,
Nat
Nat sending you lots of :sleeping: fairies, you sound exhausted, hope you get some rest and more sleep soon. Not long now til Aden's home, bet you can't wait!!
HI everyone just a quick one Bella was awake three times last night like a newborn she has taken a few steps and is getting better at standing.
Better go to bed while i feel sleepy!
Sending you some :sleeping: fairies too......what is it with these Oct bubs??
Morning guys, what up with these kids that arn't sleeping too well?????
Alexis hasn't been sleeping well the past 3 nights, last night was the worseI feel like a zombie today, last night she went to bed about 7.30/8 like normal, then she was awake at 10, got her back down about 11.30, then she was up again about 12.30, then 2am, put her into bed with us at that time, then she was awake just after 5.30 bashing my face , so back into her cot she goes, then she was awake again at 7.30, all night she just grizzled when she was awake, I WANT MY GOOD SLEEPING BABY back again
anyways, i've got heaps to do today, got Alexis' birthday party tomorrow, so will be doing all the prep for that tonight, going to back the cake tonight and make the cupcakes, will ice them tomorrow morning, will put up most of the decorations tonight (less to do tomorrow) MIL is kindly taking DS tonight, so I can get everything organised with out him distroying all my hard work (as 4 year old boys do lol)
so I best be off, sorry for no personals today, i'll pop back later on today and do them, just don't have time at the mo, just wanted to check what everyone is up to
Aw Jo :hugs: hope you get your good sleeping baby girl back soon - also if you see mine can you send her back to me? :laughing: I am sick of feeling like and looking like a zombie!!
Hope Alexis has a fantastic birthday :happybirthday: and that you can enjoy the party after all your organising!!
Hey Girls
Zenifa – Hope your dinner with the girls went ok!
Nat – Good luck with the real estate. Hope you got some good sleep.
Sare – Oh you poor thing. I can definitely sympathise, my little man still wakes about 3 or 4 times a night 1 or 2 nights a week! He is getting better at sleeping through slowly but he still has his bad nights a couple times a week.
Gizzy – Good luck getting all the party stuff done. How exciting!
Well as for me, I had some pretty awful pains in the top of my belly yesterday and got all paranoid but they are gone today. I just cant remember if I had these little niggles with Tyson and I should coz it was only last year! I was already feeling paranoid yesterday coz I ate runny eggs for brekky and I know that is a no no. I felt so guilty after. As for Tyson he is having a good day thank god. He has been asleep for an hour and a half and I am enjoying the peace and quiet. I love it when he has a long morning nap. I am off to a friends house for a cuppa in about an hour. Her little one is only 2 weeks old, soooo cute!
Hope you guys have a great day.
Tam
The dinner last night went well - the place was a bit disappointing but the food was okay and both girls were very well behaved, so we will do it again, now we have a Korean BBQ place we want to try!! Have fun seeing your friends' baby and hope those pains don't come back.
Okay I'm going to have lunch and rest before the girls are released from their room later (not sure if they're asleep but I just need a break for a little while). Its all quiet so fingerscrossed its because their asleep.
Have a great weekend everyone !!
Hi everyone,
Gizzy - How exciting!!! happybirthday for Alexis!!!! What sort of cake are you doing? I've already started planning DS's party even tho its a few weeks away :D, can't help myself! Hope you get some sleep too, sounds like you need it.
Pebbles - Glad the pains went away, its soooo easy to forget. Yup it would be lovely if DS had the occasional hour & half nap but never happens here :cool:. Enjoy!! Have fun seeing your friend & her bub too, how cute!
Zenifa - Glad dinner went well, its such a relief when it goes better than expected! I totally agree with the not working until you get a full sleep, its way too hard to function healthily if you dont, it would end up taking its toll on the whole family.
Nat - Geez I hope you get some sleep soon! Sounds like youve got lots of fun things to look forward too, I love having things to plan for.
Saremc - Sending sleep vibes your way too!!
Had a really embarrasing moment in Target today....I tried on a dress & the zip got stuck once it was done up & I couldnt get the dress off! :o I had to go out & get one of the assistants (luckily it was only a small store, but I had to go to where the registars are!) & she had to rip it as the zip was broken. Was pretty funny in hindsight, the lady said it wasnt the first time it had happened. And know I didnt get the dress, it was nice & actually fit but I was too turned off by the whole thing!
DH is on his way home!!!:smiliedance: I can't wait!! Altho he leaves again on Sunday :crying:.
We are getting our pool fence put up either tomorrow or early next week which is great cause I really wanted it done before DS's party. Now I don't have to stress about any little people falling in!
Have a great weekend all!
wow no one posted for a whole day, where is everyone????:detective:
well we had Alexis' party yesterday, went really well, she was spoilt rotten, the cake I made turned out really well, wasn't perfect, but looked and tasted alright
I can't believe it was a year ago today my waters broke, how time flies, 2 more sleeps and Alexis will be 1 :eek:
Anna how embaracing, glad you can see the funny side of it now, and its probably good to know that it happens alot, hope you had a good time with DH being home, shame its not for long, did you get the pool fence up?
Zenifa hope your managing to get a bit more sleep, I dont' know how yoru doing it with working as well, I would be a total zombie
Tammy I can't help you with the finny niggles, its weird we were all preg a y ear ago, and we can't even remember what we felt while preg, anyways, hope its nothing for you to worry about
right i'm off to do some housework
chat later
Hi everyone!! Yes its been a bit quiet here over the weekend.
We are all doing well, yes none of us is sick!! YAY!! After the illness all through August and the beginning of this month, its so nice to have us all well again!
We had a nice quiet weekend, just at home and had DH's family (parents, bro and SIL) come over for brunch with our new BBQ (they contributed to it for DH's bday in July) and a slideshow (FIL has been scanning and converting all of their slides into digital photos).
Not much planned for the day, just housework/ cleaning and cooking (in preparation for me working Tues/Thurs). We've got swimming later this afternoon and I am going out for a friends birthday dinner! DH has been helping with DD2 at night, I do the first wake up and give her a bf and he does the 2nd one and gives her water.
Can't believe in 9 days DD2 will be 1yr old!!:yelclap:
I can still remember how it was those final days of being pregnant and anticipating the birth, this year has zoomed by!!
happybirthday to Alexis for tomorrow as I won't be online. Glad to hear the party went well Jo. What type of cake did you do? What presents did she get (sorry just curious and needing more ideas).
Anna - sorry abut I had to :laughing: at your Target experience. Hope the pool fence is up, lucky you having a pool!! enjoy you time with DH even if its short!!
Okay better go and see what mischief my girls have gotten into have a lovely day :flowerz:
:wave:
Gizzy - Yay for Alexis's party going so well! What was the cake you did? Im getting a bit anxious about doing DS's :confused:. And yes do tell what pressis she got! How exciting!
Zenifa - Yay for no sickness! It feels great doesnt it! All we need is for DH to get better & we be right as rain. Sounds like you had a lovely weekend. Hope work goes well for you again this week, Im glad you DH is helping out with DD2.
Gee it has been quite in here, we seem to go through phases!
All good here, had a great weekend with DH here, he decided to stay another night and left today. I just hope he gets better soon, he has a really bad cough.....anyone know any ideas for helping get rid of it? Its a dry/itch cough.
DS is going well besides the whole eating thing still. I spoke to the CHN last week & she suggested I speak to the speechie so I rang her today & she is coming out on Wednesday to observe him. Then I have an appt with the CHN in the afternoon. It will be interesting to see how much he weighs.
Also going to ask her for any tips on day sleeping but Im pretty sure I've tried everything. He's been cutting his 45mins down to 30mins and sometimes takes an hr & a half to get that out of him. I wouldnt mind if he wasnt actually tired or grumpy but he IS!!
Anyway, we will get there! Fence not up yet, should happen sometime this week :smiliedance:. Not up to much tomorrow, Wed playgroup & the couple of appts, Thurs getting a spray tan :laughing:. Its my 10 year school reunion on Sunday night so I thought Id go all out! Then either back up to Perth Thurs or Fri, not sure yet.
Ok ladies, hope everyone is having a great start to the week! :flowerz:
A
only a couple more hours and its Alexis' birthday :smiliedance:
Zenifa glad you guys are all well at the mo, :fingerscrossed: it stays that way ay, sounds like you had a busy and great weekend
Anna, sorry I can't help you with the sleep thing, hope he starts sleeping better for you soon, maybe speak to the chn on wed about it, whats his eating been like? i'm having trouble with Alexis again, i'm gonna leave it for another couple of days, and if its not any better then going to ring our speachie as well,
well i've just wrapped up Alexis' one present from us lol (didn't buy anything other than the stride to ride cause I didn't know what others were getting her) so she'll be getting that in the morning along with my families presents that were sent over, which is a doll, a purse set, clothes and a bracelet that has her name on it
now on sat what did she get, hope I remember everything
she got a shape sorter tub, a shape sorter turtle, clothes, a hand made door sign (looks really fab) a FP activity table, 2 bracelets, 3 dolls (not all the same so all good) wiggles dvd, a book, ummm that is all I can remember right now, she got heaps anyways, she was really spoilt by everyone
HI girls just a quick one i have a mountain of house work to do and my dad is here!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXIS!! hope you have a wonderful day!
Been busy here had guests over the weekend and my partents are here so they are helping us with our garden which is sooo good as im not a gardening person at all.
Ill come back on tonight to do personals!
:wave:
TeamAwesome
23-09-2008, 12:18
Hi girls,
I know I've been "on" but not really doing anything the kids are all got sick quickly Friday by lunch for Ty, Ange got it that night and then Libby as well on Saturday. It was rather convenient in that it got me out of a visit with my MIL and SIL (the one with the baby who knows everything about children) and also a trip to Kingaroy so that's good (4hrs driving in one day on my own with the kids is not my idea of a good time), just hoping they kick it before Aden gets home and that I of course don't get sick cos that won't be fun for anyone.
Anyhow that's probably about all I'll get to actually type today (I can hear rumblings of a fight about to break out), hopefully I'll have some more time again soon.
Hope everyone else is well.
Nat
Ok ladies it's gone very quiet again....:detective: where is everyone? Out living your lives Id assume! Hope everyone is well.
I won't be on again til mid next week as Im off to Perth again tomorrow morning. Was supposed to go today but couldnt be bothered :no:. No rush :).
DS is going well, still not great sleeping during the day but Ive come to accept thats just the way its gonna be. Had the speechy come out yesterday, shes happy with the way he is chewing when he does chew do its just a matter of practise makes perfect. I had her out because DS hasn't been eating, he chews things sometimes then just spits it out. Other times he doesnt even attempt to chew or swallow just straight out. Its very frustrating but looks like we'll just have to put up with that too :cool:.
Pool fence still not up, supposed to be today but I doubt it cause of the weather :rain:. Oh well as long as its done before the 11th Oct I dont care!
Well am off into town to try & find something to wear to this darn 10yr school reunion. Then off this arvo to get a spray tan.
Have a great weekend all (especially those in WA with a long weekend!)
A
Hi Girls
I was randomly scanning through posts yesterday and came across Farmmummy. Do you guys remember her? She was in our "Due in Oct 07" section and she lost her little boy a few days after he was born last year. Her story was so sad and I have thought about it alot. I decided to check up to see how she is doing yesterday and found out she is pregnant again and due to have her bub next month! Probably most of you already know this as you guys didnt have a big break from BubHub like I did but I was just so happy to read her happy news that I thought I would share it with you guys incase any of you didnt already know.
Tam
xx
Nat - hope your bubas are better and that you didnt get sick, bella has a snotty nose i just hope she doesnt get the flu like DF did it was really bad.
Tam - I had seen that she was expecting again i have read her loss journal makes me so sad to read it, Im really happy for her makes me tear up.
Anna - sounds like you are busy, we are plannig a very quiet weekend just time as a family its been so long we havnt had a quiet weekend in ages. Thats cool your school reunion it my school has one it will be pretty interesting to go hope you have a fun night.
Finnaly i spent the day at home i and i did nothing was so nice im actually feeling good too.
Better be off to bed feeling tired still :sleeping:
Hi to everyone reading :wave:
TeamAwesome
26-09-2008, 08:50
Hey girls,
Just a quick one from me as the kids are still sick though not as bad Angelina is now sleeping for the most part through the night with only one wake up. Aden comes home tomorrow night. (Hooray!!) I’m feeling rather drained this time, though yesterday I was hit with the realisation that a close friendship had drifted much further than I had realized or hadn’t wanted to admit to myself, so it was an emotional one which really doesn’t help.
I was so surprised by it and yet at the same time I shouldn’t be it’s been drifting for a while Aden’s been trying to tell me and I didn’t want to listen. It was pretty darn obvious they always flake on whatever we invite them to, it’s always been me making the contact etc. But still the term hit me like a ton of bricks is nowhere near how it felt, it was more like an anvil followed by a grand piano, a giant rock, a big safe and then a ton of bricks. Yes I realise the comical pictures in your head Wile E Coyote is what came to mind as mine were.
Any way I’m down about it still I guess I’m in mourning for what was once a great friendship and now it’s gone.
I’ll be reading but not posting for a bit and hopefully I’ll be able to clear my head more when Aden’s home, have already booked in a some girl chat time with a friend while he’s home.
Take care girls,
Nat
Hi everyone!! Just a quick one from me today, as I am really exhausted!!
I only just got DD2 to sleep at 3.30pm (I've been trying to get her down for a nap since around 10am, on and off!! :hair:), so now it won't be long til DD1 gets up from her nap, and I've got stuff to do!!
Had a busy morning with some mum's group friends visiting (we haven't all been together since the beginning of the year), plus another friend so it was 5 mums and 10 kids 3 and under :dizzy: You can imagine the state of my house and backyard after that :laughing: Also while I was hostessing, DD2 stacked it on her walker and has a cut under her nostrils and her right cheek looks like it will bruise:crying::gloomy: poor bubba, hope she looks okay in time for her b'day and those photos.
Work on Tues and Thurs was fine, just tiring - DH was off work sick on Weds and Thurs with a cold. Went to the library for storytime on Weds, got some passport photos taken (as my old one is due to expire), saw my parents for lunch and then baked a practice ladybird cake for DD2's b'day. It turned out okay, but more work is needed on the cake shape and decoration in time for next week.
A big weekend of kids stuff for us - we've got a kids fun day at our local library to celebrate the opening on Sat and then on Sunday we're taking the girls to the DORA live show!!
Have a great weekend everyone and I will try to pop in!!
Hey guys, long time no chat, been busy all week, with Alexis' birthday on tues, then cleaning house, taking her for Jabs, and with me feeling so tired, just havn't been on the net much at all
Tammy, I talk to Nikki (farmmummy) most days, caught up with her and her DD on wed, was good to see her again, she's due in a couple of weeks, she looks soo good with her all baby tum, she pops in here from time to time to see how we're all going, too hard for her to post in here still though
Nat :hugs::hugs: its hard when you realise that what was once a really close relationship with someone comes to a end, i've had it happen a few times, our lives have just gone in two totally different directions, anyways hope you can get some time to yourself when your DH gets home, how long is he home for this time?
Zenifa you'll have to show us the cake your making, man you weeks always sound so busy, how do you fit everything in? hope X doesn't bruise too much, poor wee thing
well hope everyone has a good weekend, I seam to have alot on this weekend for some reason, not sure if i'll beable to fit everything in,
hi ladies,
i havent been here for a (long) while and i always think oh i should but never get to it:o
i hope everyone is good, and also getting better.
DD has been really ill. im hoping she stays well for her birthday and party.
she cant walk yet but it wont be long. she is doing swimming lessons and loves them. she is doing really well. i wanted her to learn to swim now because is she see's water she goes for it.
i wish she would leave the dog alone, she torments the poor thing, but he still follows her around. i put up a safety gate in the hall and put the dog on one side and DD on the other but the both just sit there looking at each other.
hope you dont mind me joining in:o
hope you dont mind me joining in:o
hey chicky, of course your more than welcome to join back in
cute about he dog and your DD starting at each other, she's so cute, can't believe how much hair she's got, it definatly has slowed down in its growth over this past year has it lol, glad she's better now, :fingerscrossed: she stays nice and healthy for her birthday
thanks:D
we had to take her to the hair dresser and get it cut:p
(i didnt trust myself doing it) it was getting so long.
Welcome back confsd, of course you can join in anytime!
Just on here briefly, went to a library fun day this morning which was fun for the girls and DH. Just relaxing the rest of the day, well as much as you can with two little ones :laughing:
Jo - yes since I've been doing this part time work for the last 3 weeks, its been hectic, for sure. Next week is going to be VERY busy, as I have my usual stuff (library story time, swimming) plus I'm working 2 days, have a passport interview and I'm hoping to treat myself to a pedicure too (gosh after winter my feet look hideous!! not sandle ready at all!). Then there is DD2's birthday on Weds, we're doing lunch with my parents, dinner with the inlaws (& DH's grandmother visiting from Adelaide) and that evening DH and I are off to a concert!
Friday I am baking the ladybird cake and getting stuff ready last minute for the party on Saturday.
Saturday afternoon and Sunday I will just be relaxing and resting - then life will go back to normal and I won't have a baby anymore, she'll be 1!!
Nat - :hugs: to you!! I have had similar experiences with friendships ending and some in such a subtle way that you feel silly for not realising sooner. Its hard mourning friendships, but on the bright side now you can be open to a new one (better than keeping a bad friendship!)
Hope your kids all get better soon and yay!! about Aden coming home, pop in when you can!!
Tammy - yes I've kept in touch sporadically with farmmummy and when I think of her, I always cuddle DD2 and remember her lost bub. On the bright side, I am so happy for her and wish her the best for this bubs arrival!!
Okay naptime here has finished so I better go!
Have a great weekend all!! We're off to Dora tomorrow! :flowerz:
Nat - hope the kids are better and that you are feeling well yay for DH comming home it will be nice to have him home for a while, i totally know what you mean with the friendship thing i have lost a few and it does take you by supprise the only thing that makes me mad is it is only because we have had Bella. We are the same people we just have her to concider.
Confusd - Hey welcome back join in any time! :wave: great to hear DD is going well, i love it when they play with dogs bella giggles at them its sooo cute.
Zenifa - How was the Dora show? im sure the kids loved it.
Gizzy - hey know what you mean about house work. Whats it like to have Alexis turn 1 im nervous coz it will mean bella wont be my baby any more :crying:
We have had a good weekend went out and had morning tea with my sister and our friend it was so nice and we totaly gorged ourselves on cake and coffe mmmmm. Went out last night for a birthday was ok but the whole going out etc.. was draining so i came home it was so nice to fall into bed and sleep :sleeping:. Today we are just relaxing its so nice bella has gone down for a big nap so im using the down time wisely.
Hope you have all had a great weekend! :flowerz:
Its been a big morning for us at the Dora live show - both the girls loved it. DD1 sat in awe while DD2 was dancing and clapping :yelclap: the whole time. It was good and now the girls are sleeping, DH and I are about to have lunch and rest over what is left of the weekend.:sunshine:
Only 3 sleeps til DD2 turns 1!!:smiliedance:
evening ladies,
i stayed at a friends house on saturday night. she has a 13 months old daughter. so DD had a great time playing. they didnt go to bed till 8.30 because they were a bit excited:p
but when they finally did go to bed my friend, her DP, her dp's mate and i had a few drinks and played the Wii.
it was actually really fun. i havent seen my friend for a while so it was good to chat with her again.
Although with all the alcohol and Wii excitement i didnt get to bed till 3am so it was a bit hard to get up this morning:o
we went to the beach today, DD loved it but it was a bit windy so we didnt stay long.
we have a week of swimming lessons:eek: i got into the 5 free lessons the lady mentioned it last time she had a lesson so i booked her in.
Zenifa- the dora show sounds like fun. im not really a fan of dora (dont know why, just not) so DD doesnt watch it. i want to take her to the wiggles as she loves them but its quite expensive
we have a week of swimming lessons:eek: i got into the 5 free lessons the lady mentioned it last time she had a lesson so i booked her in.
Zenifa- the dora show sounds like fun. im not really a fan of dora (dont know why, just not) so DD doesnt watch it. i want to take her to the wiggles as she loves them but its quite expensive
Hope you enjoy your swimming lessons. I take both girls on a Monday and they love it!!
No, I'm not a Dora fan either - she got a DVD from a relative a few Xmas' ago and we've tried to resist her getting everything Dora. DH said the Wiggles concert was better (he took DD1 last year). I think if we take the girls to a concert next year (its about $30+ per ticket, so we can only go to one of them per year, as now we'll have to pay for DD2 as she's about to turn 1 - 4 tickets is $120 plus parking $10 - it turns out to be an expensive day out!), it will be Hi5.
Anyway better go and get ready - have my passport interview today and errands to run, plus cooking to do.
Have a great day everyone! Only two sleeps til DD2's birthday!!
henrygirl
29-09-2008, 16:48
hey ladies been real slack and haven't read posts yet but thought i would pop on and say hi:wave: well jacks b'day is in 6 days and i am so excited but bummed all in 1 as my boy will no longer be a baby. my dd has been driving me nuts and keeps biting and hurting ds. the otherday he fell and smaked his face on the ground and there was blood every poor thing got a bleeding nose but he seemed to be fine still was worried:barf: but got over that quick smart. dh is still working and i and so tired as i worked today( i'm a hairdresser who warks from home) so am a bit buggered but i'l just think of the overtime he is doing. i think we should do up a list of bubs and mums with bubs b'day and location what do you think then we know who when and whats happening
evening,
DD loved the swimming lessons. there was only one other baby in my group. i thought there would be heaps more- or maybe they just skipped today.:p
she had a nap before we left but she didnt have one at all this afternoon. she never wants an afternoon nap any more but she gets so grumpy by dinner time:hissy:.
i lost DD birthday invitations:( i made some really nice ones on photoshop and got them printed off at officeworks (they turned out really got and it was cheap aswell) ive only sent them to family interstate, then i was doing some the other night, went to bed and when i got up in the morning my sister had "cleaned" and they have vanished:crying: (oh by clean i mean she moves everything around and puts stuff where it doesnt belong) i searched every where for them.
so now i just have to msg and email everyone.
evening guys
Sare I keep forgetting Alexis is the first of the regular chatters in here to turn one, i'm lucky, even though Alexis is 1 now, she's still my baby, cause she's not mobile, so it doesn't seam real that she's one yet, so hasn't hit me so much
confusd bummer about the invites, now that you've e-mailed, txted everyone they will turn up a couple of days before the birthday party, murphys law ay
henrygirl aww poor Jack falling over, hope his nose is alright, I worry about that happeneing to Alexis once she starts walking (that might be next centry lol) cause our whole house, apart from the bedrooms is tiled, might have to confine her to her room till she's stable enough lol, hope you can sort out your DD and her biting habbits
zenifa sucks that thoes shows are so expensive, they should make the tickets cheaper for the little kids, hope your passport interview went well
sorry thats all I can remember now
I ended up getting a GP to come out and see Alexis on fri night, looks like she's got a ear infection and throat infection, she's on anti b's now so all good, hopefully that will be the end of her being sick now that the weather has finnally warmed up
hope everyone had a great weekend, DH just told me Bones is on TV now, so going to watch that,
TeamAwesome
30-09-2008, 17:40
Hi Ladies,
I'm sneaking in here to say hi and read up (not long enough to do personals sorry) It's lovely having Aden home...
ok now it's bed time so time for me to go,
hope you're having a good week girls,
Nat
Hi everyone!! Just a quick one from me as the girls are in bed and we're about to have dinner.
Worked today and that went okay, but I'm tired. Had a very hectic day yesterday running errands in prep for the party, house stuff and then swimming. The girls loved their lessons, lots of fun splashing!!
Tomorrow my little baby girl is 1 :smiliedance:
We are going to library storytime, having lunch with my parents, home for a rest/nap, then a quick visit to 'old mcdonalds farm' - mobile farm in shopping centre and then dinner with the other grandparents, then DH and I are going to a concert and girls are sleeping over - the first night DD2 has spent away from me :eek: I am working THurs so won't see her til 6pm or so:(
Then baking the birthday cake on Fri - b'day party on Saturday :party:
the otherday he fell and smaked his face on the ground and there was blood every poor thing got a bleeding nose but he seemed to be fine still was worried:barf: but got over that quick smart. dh is still working and i and so tired as i worked today( i'm a hairdresser who warks from home) so am a bit buggered but i'l just think of the overtime he is doing. i think we should do up a list of bubs and mums with bubs b'day and location what do you think then we know who when and whats happening
I can relate to being tired from working. My DD2 also had a fall last Fri and had a cut under her nose and a bruise on her cheek :crying:
Anyway gotta dash, dinner is on the table! Bye!
confusd - sounds like you had a good weekend, you have reminded me about swimming lessons im getting them for her birthday lol i just done know if i can bring myself to get into my togs :laughing: its been a while. Bummer about your invites that sucks.
henrygirl - porr buba falling over im so worried about that happening to bella im ok with blood i just have to not pannic.
Nat - have a good week!!
Gizzy - hope alexis gets better im loving this warm weather!
zenifa - sounds like you have a nice week planned, and i cant believe its october hope buba has a great day tomorrow.
Well thats all from me im buggered have had an ok day just so tired.:sleeping:
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saremc- you are ment to wear a t-shirt so they can hold onto them LOL when i go i look like im going for a walk with my board shorts and tshirt on:laughing:
gizzy- hope alexis gets better
not much happened today i went to swimming and came home and cleaned.
that was about it:yes:
zenifa- hope you had a great day for DD's birthday
Hi all
Well we are back home once again. Had a nice time seeing DH in Perth. Went out to dinner, caught up with a girlfriend, got DSs first hair cut & went to my school reunion. It was great to see everyone, no one had really changed that much, was just nice to have a night out & get all dressed up - don't do that often these days!
My friend came down with me on Monday & stayed a few nights. She was a great help with DS, she just loves him & loves doing anything with him. It was great to have some company too, now its just back to me & DS again as she left today.
Don't have a lot on for the rest of the week, need to get into some cleaning. Am catching up with some friends from work on Fri for morning tea which should be nice too.
Confusd - :wave: great to see you back in here. Sounds like DD is doing so well & loving the swimming! My DS is dog obsessed too, luckily our dog is very patient with him but we keep a very close eye on her.
Zenifa - happybirthday to Ximena!! Hope your busy day went smoothly & everyone enjoyed themselves. You sound flat out as usual, I was tired from just reading your posts!!
Nat - Enjoy your time with Aden!! :bee:
Gizzy - I can't believe poor Alexis has infections again, the poor little thing! DS is sick again too but nothing to serious just another bl**dy runny nose & cough! Man I can't wait for summer!!! Hpe she is feeling better soon. :sunshine:
Well I laid down the law with DH the other night & told him he had to give his dad a deadline & that once that date arrived he was to come home. He's had PLENTY of time to get things done on the house but his dad is slowing things down so hopefully this will get him motivated. So 4 wks is it, he will be home for good in early Nov, I can't wait!
Hpe everyone is having a nice week!
confusd - :laughing: i like it will have to try and dig out my boardies think i have burried them deep in my wardrobe!
Anna - great to hear you had a good time, i really want to do something like that get all dressed up and have a night out.
Had an ok day here although went to the hospital not long ago DD had dislocted her elbow :crying: she was a bit out of sorts all day and because i was out (got her weighed and met my sis and parents for lunch) she didnt get much of a chance to crawl and walk. So when we got home she got down was happy then tried to crawl her poor arm gave way and she fell and screamed. I have to admit thank god for DF he just said lets go and off to the hospital, half an hour later all the doctor did was pop it back in and we are all home safe and sound. My only prob was the cost $190 (private emergancy) i only wish i had picked it up sooner poor kid was in so much pain although for a bit there we thought it was her tooth comming through so she had some pannadol. I still feel so bad it must have been me when she slid off me to the floor i held her hands and she got to the floor. After all that im buggered and am thinking be sounds really good DD is so brave she cried a little when the doc put it back in but two seconds later she was back to her old self.
Tomorrow we are taking it slow just hanging at home and hopefully i get some naps.
:wave: to everyone!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY XIMENA happybirthday
Sare how awfull, don't feel bad about not noticing the elbow earlier, we all miss something as parents at some stage (my mum didn't notice I had a broken clavical(sp) for quite a few hours when I was 7 years old) hope her elbow heals nicely
Zenifa hope you had a good day with the girls today, hope X had a good first birthday
Anna, good to hear you finally layed down the law, it must be awfull having to travel around the place all the time to be with your DH, it'll be great when he's home all the time
nothing much going on here, Alexis seams alot better now, the anti b's have kicked in, and they have even gotten rid of that yucky snotty nose she had :smiliedance: about time I say lol, :fingerscrossed: she'll be healthy as from now on
kids are in preschool tomorrow, so i'm going to do me a spot of shopping me thinks, can't wait
Hi is quiet in here had a laxy day today just rested, DD is feeling much better she isnt useing her arm too much but she is gripping things and has learnt to crawl without that arm. I still feel so bad but am happy that DF and i worked it out and got it sorted.
Gizzy - glad to hear alexis is feeling better hopefully she stay well.
Well i should be off to bed :wave: everyone!
Hi everyone!! Thank you for the well wishes, Ximena had a fantastic day and her birthday party is tomorrow.
As I type, I have the 2nd part of her ladybird cake in the oven - just need to decorate it (the hard part) and then I am picking up the girls from mums and collecting some of the catering (I found a lovely lady to do it, plus I've enlisted my mum and mIL to do some too!!)
On Weds we took the girls to storytime, lunch with my parents and in the afternoon went to the inlaws for dinner. The girls stayed over, while DH and I went to a concert :smiliedance: It was the first night I had spent away from DD2 and she did very well. She did wake up once or twice but MIL managed to give her water and some milk and resettle :yelclap: Then I had my last day of work yesterday and picked up the girls. We did miss them, it had been 24hrs since I had seen them (we did talk on the phone), so it all went well. DD2 did get spoilt as you can imagine with presents and there is more to come tomorrow!!
Now for some personals
Jo - great to hear that Alexis is better, hope it continues!!
Sare - :hugs: to you and DD, hope her arm is better soon!!
Anna - welcome back!! Sounds like you've been busy too, glad to hear your school reunion went well!!
Nat - hope you and Aden are enjoying your family time together!!
Confsd - what a shame about losing the invitations. Any chance of making some more? Good luck with it.
The timer has gone off, my cake is done, now for decorating. Take care ladies. Have a great weekend!
:wave: all
Zenifa - Great to hear DD2 had a great time & got spoilt & yes I bet theres plenty more tomorrow! Good luck with the cake. Im pretty nervous about doing DSs. I've never made a novelty cake (am doing a cow cake) so Im pretty nervous! We will all have to post some pics!! Glad you had fun at the concert and DD2 went well at the PIL. Have fun tomorrow!!
Saremc - Enjoy the relax, glad Bellas arm is getting better.
Gizzy - Alexis must be feeling a lot better now, hope she stays that way for you!
Well, went and had a lovely morning tea with a few girls & bubs that I used to work with. It was at 10am tho which meant DS missed his morning nap so we left as he was getting pretty whingy. He's down now & Im hoping for at least an hour nap :fingerscrossed: because he won't have an arvo one now.
Having an impromtu (sp?) gathering of some girls from my mothers group tonight at my house. I needed some company & thought it would be a good excuse for a girls night. So Im off into town once DS wakes, to gather a few more ingredients (we are making pizzas). Should be fun!
Have a great weekend everyone :flowerz:
TeamAwesome
04-10-2008, 14:18
Hi girls,
we found a house we really like, we saw it Thursday put in an official offer on it yesterday lunchtime and found out it was accepted last night just before 8pm. Very exciting and busy times ahead. anyhow just thought I'd tell you all the news, handover will be early Dec (just before my birthday so in time for Christmas)
Hope you're all having a great week!
Nat
Zenifa - Thats great love the cake idea, hope the party went well. Glad you had fun at the concert and the kids went well being away from you.
Anna - wow a cow cake i still havnt decided what cake bella is having im not bad at novalty cakes ill have to get my thinkin cap on. Hope your girls night was good its nice to have some time like that just to hang out and chat.
Nat - :smiliedance:about the house that is so great you will be buisy if you need any help let me know!
Didnt get up to much today we are going out to dinner tonight a work thing for DF which will be nice (no cooking) tomorrow not much planned either nice quiet weekend.
Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!!
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TeamAwesome
05-10-2008, 07:54
Hi girls,
just another quick stop in here Aden's taken the kids to the park and once I've finished printing off some bank stuff I'm cleaning up our bathroom. We've worked out that for Aden to be home for handover and so we can move before school holidays he'll not be home for 8weeks he will however be home until the day before my birthday which is much closer than what it would have been so that's a bonus. then he'd be back less than 2 weeks later anyhow so I can't complain too much about that can I?
Sarah thanks for the offer should be ok now I have a dishwasher (which we probably wouldn't have brought had we found a house earlier than the end of the week but oh well I needed it)
well time for me to jump off again better get onto that bathroom as I've promised to do it today. Only 7 more hours left of family time so I'm hoping to make the most of it.
Hope you're enjoying your weekend girls
Nat
:smiliedance::yelclap::thumbsup: Nat!!!! Thats fabulous news!! How exciting, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Zenifa - Hope the party went well, cant wait to hear all about it!
Sare - Hope you enjoyed your night out. My girls night was great! Was so good to just chat without having to run after all the kids!
I had a yucky day yesterday:crying:, just really missed DH & DS prob picked up on my emotions so was resisting his arvo nap despite his tiredness :cool:. But better today, am going off to a friends house to have lunch. Will be nice to have company for a few hours. :goodvibes:
Hi ladies!! Hope you are all having a great weekend.
I changed my avatar so you can see the lovely ladybird cake I made for DD2's first birthday. It turned out pretty well and a massive improvement on my practice cake.
It was a beautiful warm clear sunny day, everyone was in red and black, the kids were dressed up and we all had fun!! There was plenty to eat and drink, the older kids played in the playground, the littlies crawling on blankets in the shade. It was quiet and relaxing. Everyone loved the food, the cake and the little kids goodie bags (with little wooden books, toys eg castanets, yoyo, whistle, spinning top, all with the ladybird theme, plus bertie beetle chocolates and I had some personalised chocolates (saying thank you from DD2!!) to give everyone as they left. Most people thought I had outdone myself but really it wasn't too stressful nor too much work (as I delegated the catering) and it was fun!! The girls had the best time!! My parents babysat for a sleepover and DH & I did something we haven't done in ages..............no! not that!!...........clubbing - yes we went out for a dance!! It was great fun, but we're quite tired now.
Now for some personals
Hi girls,
we found a house we really like, we saw it Thursday put in an official offer on it yesterday lunchtime and found out it was accepted last night just before 8pm. Very exciting and busy times ahead. anyhow just thought I'd tell you all the news, handover will be early Dec (just before my birthday so in time for Christmas)
Hope you're all having a great week!
Nat
:smiliedance:Congratulations Nat!!:yelclap:
That is great news, yes it will be busy times, but keep your goal in mind - moving in and enjoying your new own home!! Hooray!! good luck with it all!! Sounds like the best Xmas present (& birthday present to me!!) Hmmmm. I am getting closer to convincing DH to move!!
Enjoy the last of your family time, I know that 8 weeks seems like a long time, but you are right he will be home longer!!
Anna - :hugs: for yesterday, hope you are feeling better. Don't stress too much about the cake - a cow sounds great!! If it doesn't work out, do what I did for DD1. Order a rectangular sponge from a nice bakery and then cut it into the shape 1 and decorate with icing and lollies!! Not too hard, I just had to make the butter icing (125g soft butter, 1.5cups of icing sugar and 2 tspoons of milk & colouring if desired). It was a big hit too!!
Sare - hope you had a nice dinner with DF!!
What is this about a dishwasher?? Mine died recently, so now we have a hole in the kitchen where it used to be and I feel like I am spending hours daily doing dishes.........I fantasise about teaching the girls to do it once they can reach the sink, as I daydream with my hands in suds..........
Okay gotta dash!! Bye :sunshine:
Hey Girls, I havn't had much of a chance to pop in here the last few days, been busy as out and about since we're having this lovely weather
Zenifa love the cake, you did a great job, glad X's party went really well, it definatly does sound like you went all out with thoes party bags, I didn't even do them, ran out of time, bad organising on my behalf, how was the clubbing? glad ya got to have some time out with just you and your Dh
Nat great news about the house:smiliedance:, is it online so we can see it?
Anna :hugs: for you chicky, sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday, when do you get to see your DH again? hope the rest of the week is better for ya
Sare how's your DD's arm now? hope dinner was nice, where did ya's go?
right i'm off to check my e-mails and stuff
hope everyone has a good week
Zenifa - glad the birthday went well:thumbsup: Perhaps you could go into buisness making cakes.
Nat - that's great about the house and for Christmas too - fantastic:smiliedance:
Not too much happening here.
DH and I had a great anniversary away. It was so nice and quiet.
DD2 has four teeth and is cruising furniture. She just seems to little to be up on those little legs. Her birthday is coming up - it will be a very quiet event but special none the less:yes:
Hi girls just a quick one had a big day and should be in bed. It was so hot today poor buba is finding it hard to get used to the heat, she is so good though and her arm i healing she is starting to put more weight on it and crawling more although she still loves walking.
Had a call from FIL omg he was trying to ask what we are doing for bubas birthday and being so rude and arrogant he basicly told us we need to make a decision about it and let him know before friday. To be honest i really havnt thought about it and will proably make my mind up next week or the week of. I was looking foward to just having a quiet one but making it special omg too much to get into atm.
Hope you are all going well better go to bed for some :sleeping:
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Hi ladies!! hope you are all having a lovely day and managing to stay cool!!
We are all well, went to playgroup this morning which was fun, I was on m/tea duty, so the last of my catering for a while - had a nice double sponge with cream and strawberries and some ricotta cheese pastry puffs!! The kids were very well behaved and had lots of fun playing. Just had my lightbulbs replaced for free, so that is great too!!
Jo - yes the party all went well and I was pleased with it all, just glad its over. No parties next year, just a quiet low key family dinner for each girl (so I only have to do a cake for them each) and we might treat them to a trip to Dreamworld instead!! If I can get away with only doing a birthday party for them every 2nd year I will be happy - well until they get old enough to ask for it!! The loot bags I did just had a little wooden toy (spinning tops for little bubs), a wooden book and a thankyou choccie for the parents - for the 2 older kids I gave them a ladybird castanet, a yoyo, wooden whistle and bertie beetle choc. I just found the goodies when out and about shopping, so it was all just mere chance! As I only had to do 5 bags, plus 2 for my girls, it wasn't too much for me.
Yes DH and I were spoilt having 2 nights to ourselves, one for the concert and the other clubbing. It was nice to go out and dance (something I miss!), we were home by 2am!!
SJE - No!! I don't mind baking for my own family or friends but I wouldn't want to do it as a business!! Too much stress and pressure for me, no thanks!!
Nice thought though!!
Glad to hear that your anniversary went well and that your DD2 is doing so well :yelclap:
My DD2 has 12 teeth now:eek: and took her first steps alone yesterday.........it was so cute, she walked to me on her own and the next time she did it was when she saw daddy when he arrived for swimming, she ran to him, and he loved it!!
Sare - I have heard its been quite hot in Toowoomba, hope you are staying cool and glad to hear that DD is getting better.
Yes 1st birthdays are special, but remember DD won't remember it so its more often for the adults. Try to just do what you and DF want, keep it small and simple (that is what I try to do anyway) and hopefully family will just go along with it!!
Okay better go and see what mischief DD2 has gotten into while her older sister is napping!! Bye :flowerz:
Hi ladies :wave: I feel like the long lost child coming back to the flock. I'm around the board lots but I never seem to find a second to post in the October thread. I guess wanting to take the time to do my catchup post justice is the thing that's been keeping me from doing it! I do stick my head in occasionally and have a quick peek to make sure you are all good (especially now we are in the birthday zone!). Just so happens that I'm in a rut at work this afternoon so I thought why not spend ten minutes updating you all in the October thread (and thus procrastinate from my work further).
All is very good in my world (well, except the work part). I went back to work full time when DD was seven months old. It was heartbreaking but entirely necessary. My lovely DH is a SAHD during the day and works three evenings a week. It works out well really well - just exhausting on days like today when we have the cross-over of mine and DH's work. DD is getting great at being a little helper though and helps me with dinner and tidying up. She had the greatest fun helping with mash potatoes last night!
She's been up and walking for about a month now - which is no big surprise as she was cruising around for a few months and could really get anywhere she needs to go. Now she's just a little bit more of a terror to my three cats as she runs after them down the hall rather than just crawling after them! She's just the bestest little thing ever and I'm really proud of how happy and confident she is turning out to be.
Her birthday is a few weeks away so I am starting to plan a small party. It will probably just be some blankets in the back yard and some rounds of pass the parcel with a few kids but mostly adult friends. We are all looking forward to it very much.
I don't know that I'll catch up on five months of personals so I'll just try the last couple of days :laughing: Here goes:
Zenifa - that cake looks AMAZING. Wish I hadn't seen it as you've set the bar rather high. I think I'll be farming out cake making to my MIL as I can't bake to save my life. Congratulations on your DD taking her first steps! Wooh!!! Its a weird feeling - something you wait for and wish for for so long finally happens. That's awesome that she shared it around a did a little run to her dad too. I hope you are having the most fabulous time watching your little girl become a toddler.
Saremc - I just fried in the heat in Bris on the weekend so I can only imagine how hot you must be. I too am having family issues over "the party" so I'm trying to take a step back and not be railroaded into something I don't want. DD just wants to run around in the backyard and maybe have a few cuddles from our friends so as long as that is achieved I'm not going to let all the other politics of family get in the way. Its awful when something that so pure and meant to be so simple gets complicated.
SJE - yay for teeth! How is your DD coping with them cutting through? I hope she's doing okay and not giving you the restless nights/grizzles.
AND05 - hope you've had a bit of a better couple of days since your last post and had a nice lunch with your pal.
Gizzy - how's life with a 1 year old? Good on you for getting out and about on these beautiful days. You're a Brissie girl too aren't you? We've just been having some beautiful afternoons...
Nat - Congrats on the house. That's awesome news for you.
Hope that's everyone from the last couple of days. I do a pinky promise to catch up a bit more often in this thread. Now that I've done "the big post" I can get away with the quick updates every now and then.
Have a lovely rest of your day ladies... Tricia
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