December 2007 Mummies - Thread #4

[alphafemale2901]

Good morning Dec 07 mums

I have the tradies coming back today to finish off the garage, so the day is no doubt a write off for me as far as getting out and doing anything. At least I'll cop a bit of eye candy. :laughing:


How's everyone going on this Monday arvo? It's been a bit of a funny day here, sunny one moment and then rainy the next. I wish it would make up it's mind! I *think* the rain is suppose to be on it's way out. DH left yesterday for Adelaide. He got there safe 'n sound. So another week of just Caden and I. All good tho'. Today is the only quiet day of the week as I have a few things planned. Caden seems to be a bit better. That sniffle he had didn't really turn into anything major, thank goodness. He did get a bit of a cough but it disappeared as soon as it came. His second tooth is standing very upright next to his first, but the drool hasn't subsided... geesh! I'm so sick of wiping his chin. And I am also soooooooooo sick of hearing "Dad-da Dad-da". Why isn't he saying "Mum-mum" yet???!!! :crying: Just not fair *Sam stamps her foot* LOL!

Glad you and Caden are having a good time just the two of you, and glad Caden is feeling better. Ahhh the dribble, it never stops eh. Koby has ceased saying 'da-da' but hasn't really replaced it with mu-mum. I stamp my foot in solidarity with you hun.


Sarah - So sorry to hear about your Dad. I could imagine the worry it would cause you. I hope all goes well.

Its all good. My dad is a born pessimist and intitially it took some real convincing on everyone's part to make him believe that this wasn't going to kill him. Of course there were many tears and fear when it all came out at first, but we are all confident that this is just a major hiccup in his life and nothing else. He is responding really well to chemo and radiotherapy and isn't getting sick or losing hair, and he has changed his attitude about life quite significantly. Its waht Dr. Phil might call a pivotal moment I guess.


Here they are. The full body one I have nickname air guitar!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/isabellephotobucket1.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/isabellephotobucket2.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/isabellephotobucket3.jpg

Sooooo gorgeous Pixie.


Alpha - hope the window shopping didn't cause a fever -hehe I love window shopping and lucky you you get to do it in Melbourne, much better for such things than here in Syd especially for shoes

Nope, no fever from shopping, but every consumed by sniffles. Ooooh I love shoes too and they are about the only things in my closet that I can still fit into, apart from trackies. :laughing: A woman can never have too many shoes.


Shocker night last night (and night before). Isabelle woke at 1:30pm, I went in and fed her but then she wouldn't go back to sleep. Usually I leave her to self settle and she has a whinge then goes to sleep. She whinged (not cried)until 5am!!! I had to bring her into our bed. I am so tired and grumpy. DH gave me no help at all besides those stupid questions they ask (is she hot? is she hungry? etc). I am so peeved with him. He thinks that him and his sleep are the most important thing. Never mind that your wife is going insane and is going to have a breakdown or run away!!!! Vent over, sorry.

I'm sorry you're having a hard time with Isabella. Take heart in knowing whatever is keeping her awake in the wee hours is probably temporary. It doesn't help when your DH takes the 'I'm a bit thick' approach. I hope you get a few extra nanna naps in in the next few days. I also hope you can get to the bottom of why Isabella isn't eating. Again I say, whatever it is, its no doubt temporary. :hugs:


Alpha - :wave: hows the Kobe-ster going?

He's going great. Still a bit extra whingey at the moment and he seems to be dropping a bit of sleep.


Oops almost forgot Alyssa started saying 'mum!' yippieeee she started last night at 2am when she was yelling for me to go to her lol and has continued today its so funny to hear and of course it melts my head hehe.

Yay for Alyssa. Clever girl. :yelclap: That must brighten you up and help you put your recent bummer experience into the back-files of your mind. I hope you getting some extra rest to help you recover from all that trauma.

Good morning Jackie, Amy, katesmate, DJWebb and everyone else. I hope the sun will be out for you all today. Its coming out here now but its still really cold.

I'm going to spend the day indoors I think.

Sarah

[sniper wolf]

good morning alpha right back atcha- you have a great day!

HOORAY!

just went and bought a caramel swirl cheesecake for DF's birthday tomoz.

bugger making a cake at this point I say!

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Just a quick one before I head out for the day. It's going to be another gorgeous sunny day here in the west, suppose to be 24... woo hoo! But then I think the rain is suppose to roll on in later and hang around for a few days... boo hoo!!!

I see we have a new member joining us. Welcome to the Dec group Sniper Wolf! :D So glad that you could join us! :D We're a nice bunch of ladies! :D Glad to see the name change finnnnnnnnnnally took place Jackie. I'm assuming it has something to do with those games you play? I'm totally naive with all that kind of stuff.

Well, I did a stupid thing yesterday arvo. When I got home from our day out I decided to give the house a bit of a quick airing out, you know, open up some windows and doors 'coz it was still fairly warm. Anyway, I went into Caden's room, opened up his window but one side was stuck (we have the old-fashioned wooden casement windows - 100 y.o. house here). Anyway, I had to give it a bit of force, it opened but in the process I slashed two of my knuckles on my right hand... ouch! :crying: And OMG! The blood!!! It took ages to stop bleeding even with pressure applied (the towel's a write off). Anyway, as you can guess my poor fingers are a bit sore (to say the least), very swollen, and I can't move them much. Makes it very hard changing nappies and other stuff, especially as I'm right handed too (this post is taking ages to do... haha!). I told DH about what happened last night when he rang and he's in a right panic. He thinks I need stitches. It's not the bad but I must admit maybe a dr's visit wouldn't go astray, but nah, I'm tuff! Just a shame I can't bend those two fingers well... woops!

Anyway, I better get going, it's taken me like 25 minutes to type this out with one hand. I hope everyone has a grand Wednesday... hump day! Not long to go til the weekend, and of course, Father's Day (as my lovely DH keeps reminding me... hehe!).

See ya's later.

Sam... :flowerz:

[Ys_Woman]

HOORAY!
HIT THE DECK!! WILD DOG WITH A GUN:laughing:
Glad to see it took effect.
Amy:)

[katesmate]

:wave:

Jackie - The suspense is over! I do like your new name. Is this name from a game? How have you been going playing you games, do you get much time to play anymore? Your DF is going to be spoilt with his birthday tomorrow and fathers day on Sunday :yes:. That photo of Odette is gorgeous!

Sam - :eek: I hope you are ok! That sounds so painful! Thats awful that this has happened and especially while your DH is away. I can imagine bathing Caden must be especially sore. I hope it heals up quickly for you.

Alpha - I hope your dad will be ok :hugs:. Enjoy your eye candy today :)

Lou - :hugs:. I dont blame you at all for being on a downer after what you have just gone through. I hope you get your money back! Thats great that Alyssa is saying mum! We just have dad dad here and ba ba!

Bec - Isabelle is gorgeous, from previous photos I think she looks a lot like you. I hope all goes well with the solids.

Amy - I hope Dane is feeling a lot better now. That dress and wig will look great for your friends party.

Theres so much to catch up on, sorry if I have missed anything. I have had gastro over the weekend, but I am starting to feel heaps better today. Luckily no-one else in the house has it so hopefully they will be ok. I found my milk started to dry up so I thought it would be time to wean Andi so I bought some formula and she hates it! She wont take any of it. Luckily now I am eating again I feel my milk is coming back but I was thinking of maybe starting to wean her now anyway and its just not happening. I will keep trying to offer her the bottle once a day and see how we go. Also she has been waking heaps in the night, but it sounds like a few of our bubs have been doing that.

I had better go catch up on all the jobs I have put off.

Take care everyone

[sniper wolf]

yeah the name is from metal gear solid one and the avatar is a picture of her. I could **** on about her but I'm sure no one cares:laughing:, I'll save all that for gaming forums. suffice to say she's a stern and masterful opponent, and not to mention an incredibly statuesque and desirable one at that. (one can dream)

seriously, though, i just liked the name. nice and obscure, doesnt give a lot away, an element of coolness with hopefully some kind of intrigue. (overthinking this, moi?)

loulou- glad to hear alyssa does it too. odette also manages to blink at the time of the flash- which is completely understandable. yay for big heads!! and it's just damn stupid luck with your trip away. man! hopefully they can honour your cash.

katesmate- god not the dreaded gastro- you're lucky to have not passed it on- I too managed to keep my cold from odette. good luck with the weaning. I am hoping to get rid of the formula here around 12 months. And yeah I dont have a lot of time (nor inclination) to play games these days unfortunately. I find the last thing I want to do in my downtime is to go into combat against some big nasty thing who wants to kill me. Getting stressed out and yelling at the tv is probably not what i need right now.:rolleyes: still, i do play here and there, managed to get through the latest metal gear solid which was great but it took me several weeks to do it. in the past i'd rip through it in a few days. books have become my interest, which would be ok except i'm reading some shockingly bad ones at present- like twisties for the brain, i'm too embarassed:o to mention the author- kudos if anyone can guess it.

sam- owee! :hugs:

well we had 2 goes at the red fabric paint on the black tight bonds tshirt. I was going for hand prints. of course (those seasoned mothers would know) its a fairly hard ask to get her to keep her hand open to get a decent print. the first tshirt looks silly bit the second one is not so bad. gone with 2 hand prints on the chest. the first one had 6 hand prints of various success, but it looked horrible- with this one he might even be able to wear it in public as it is subtle. I had to strip her clothes off and they are now in the wash and dunk her hands in soapy water to get rid of the paint. she wasnt happy for a while but coped with it well all up. I also put a hand print in his 'I love you daddy' card. Father's Day can go jump on that score- he only gets a present and nothing crafty/fancy- that's it! anyway i'm waiting for it to dry and then i'll iron it to set it.

[pixiemum2]

Just jumped into BH and saw the last post as Sniper Wolf. Thought WTF, then realised realised who it was :laughing:.

Things not so good here. Had a breakdown last night and ended up curled up on the couch crying. Isabelle was up and crying from 10:30pm to 3am then up again at 5am. I think I had maybe 2 hours sleep and that was disjointed. We tried everything to settle her but she just wanted to be held and to have booby.

I feel like I am sleep walking today. Luckily MIL came to the rescue and took Max for today. Pity she can't take Isabelle as well.

I haven't tried solids again yet as she has been very unsettled. The tooth must be killing her. I can still see it sitting there under the gum but it hasn't broken through :no:. I hope she is a bit more settled after it comes through. Plus she has that virus thing (came out in an awful rash yesterday but it has gone today) although she isn't showing any cold symptoms. She just had the high temp then the rash :detective:.

Not much else happening here. I'm doing a lot of ringing around to find Max a child care spot for 1/2 day a week. Everywhere has waiting lists of about 8 months :hair:.

Cuppa calling

[alphafemale2901]

good morning alpha right back atcha- you have a great day!

HOORAY!

just went and bought a caramel swirl cheesecake for DF's birthday tomoz.

bugger making a cake at this point I say!

Woot woot - love the name change. Also love the idea of a bought cake. I think I may have already expressed my aversion to baking.


Well, I did a stupid thing yesterday arvo. When I got home from our day out I decided to give the house a bit of a quick airing out, you know, open up some windows and doors 'coz it was still fairly warm. Anyway, I went into Caden's room, opened up his window but one side was stuck (we have the old-fashioned wooden casement windows - 100 y.o. house here). Anyway, I had to give it a bit of force, it opened but in the process I slashed two of my knuckles on my right hand... ouch! :crying: And OMG! The blood!!! It took ages to stop bleeding even with pressure applied (the towel's a write off). Anyway, as you can guess my poor fingers are a bit sore (to say the least), very swollen, and I can't move them much. Makes it very hard changing nappies and other stuff, especially as I'm right handed too (this post is taking ages to do... haha!). I told DH about what happened last night when he rang and he's in a right panic. He thinks I need stitches. It's not the bad but I must admit maybe a dr's visit wouldn't go astray, but nah, I'm tuff! Just a shame I can't bend those two fingers well... woops!

Oh you silly duffa. I think a doctor's visit would be a sensible ting to do. You might need a tetanus shot.


:wave:


Alpha - I hope your dad will be ok :hugs:. Enjoy your eye candy today :)

Thanks hun. He will be totally fine. After he finishes his treatment he will get the tumor removed and then it will all be over we hope.


Things not so good here. Had a breakdown last night and ended up curled up on the couch crying. Isabelle was up and crying from 10:30pm to 3am then up again at 5am. I think I had maybe 2 hours sleep and that was disjointed. We tried everything to settle her but she just wanted to be held and to have booby.

Awww hun. I'm sorry things are like this for you. When you miss out on sleep it really makes everything thats going on seems 100 X worse. I hope you can get some more rest soon. And just for the record - I think crying your head off is pretty cathartic, so let those tears flow if you need to hun.

Good arvo Amy, Lou, gosh and everyone else. the tradies are finished and DH is mighty impressed with his new shed/garage. He was home early today which is nice. I had another doctor appointment to get some results and stuff. turns out I have cervical dysplasia. I getting some procedure (which I can't pronounce) done tomorrow to check it all out more thouroughly. I'm keeping a very positive spirit about it all.

Have a great evening lovelies. :smiliedance:

[xlouxloux]

Happy Hump day!! hehe Well i had a nice day, had 2 friends come over with their bubbas (1yr old boy n 4 month old girl) and the champs had made me brownies and muffins to cheer me up after the weekend ehehe one of the muffins even had 'Phuket Sux' piped on it which i cracked up at. Ah where would i be without my friends love em!
Alyssa had a really bad night last night, had me up 5 times before 4am n would just screammmm n stop soon as i picked her up n start soon as i lay her down. lets just say there were alot of tears shed. ive noticed today though her toothie is pushing up alot more theres now a white line (there was just a dot before) so i think that was hurting her.

Bec - so sorry to hear ur night was shocking aswell. its so hard when they just wont settle and u just want to sleep. i was probably in te same state as u. :hugs: how nice of ur MIL to help u out by taking Max i bet that softened ur day a lil

Jackie - love the new look! did u have to resubmit ur name change? the cake sounds delish and i bet ur DH will love his fathers day present from Odette and wear it proudly :D

Sam - owwwwie! i hope ur hand doenst need stitches and that u manage okay doing ur daily things with it. cant imagine trying to change a nappy with one hand its nearly impossible with 2 with a wriggler! i say lay on the pain n that u cant cook to get a meal outta ur mum again ;) ehehe

Jo - aw no not gastro! (definatly doing the rounds at the mo have heard of about 7 seperate cases now! :eek:) glad ur feeling better now though and uve kept it away from the family. good luck with the weaning

Sarah - woo another day with hottie workmen why didnt u invite me to come! hehe sorry bit male deprived here (tmi! :o) i hope the unpronouncable procedure goes okay tomorrow and everything comes back okay/not complicated

Big hellos to DJ, Amy, and Sai :wave: gunna lurk the hub for awhile then start dinners wooo chicken fettucini

[alphafemale2901]

Morning all

It was an early rise for me today. Koby has taken to manouvering himself around the cot until he's upside down and this morning he had shuffled himself head first under the covers and fallen asleep. He woke up none too happy to not be able to see the world and when I went in to him he was wriggling around with his legs poking out from the covers and everything else cozied up underneath. It was kind of cute but a bugger of a situation for poor old Kobes none the less.

Lou - sorry to hear you had a bad night hun. I'm sure you're still recovering from the Phuket Phuck-up. It seems we're all battling right along side our teething bubbas.

The hottie tradesmen caused Koby all sorts of distress yesty with there load screetching circular saw noises. At one stage we went out for a walk and just as we came back one of the guys started up his saw and Koby's eyes nearly popped out of his head. I had to wait until the guy had stopped sawing before I could tell him to stop until we had gotten inside. All I could do was put my hands over Koby's ears and press him to me, but he was freaking out. It was awful. I'm glad to see the end of the tradies I think.

Hiya Amy, Jackie, Sam, Sai, Pixie, Katesmate and the rest of the crew. I hope you all have a wonderful day. I'll try and get on later and let you all know, if there is anything to know, about the procedure thingy today.

Sarah :sunshine:

[katesmate]

:wave:

Bec - :hugs: I hope you are feeling better today. You must be so exhausted with Isabelle not sleeping and also the stress of her not taking solids. That is great that you MIL took Max for you for the day. Take care of yourself.

Alpha - Good luck today, I hope all goes ok :hugs:. Let us know how you get on. Poor Koby getting freaked out! Its awful when you see them get so scared about something. Andi is totally freaked out by an Elmo chair we have in our house! She starts to scream! Not as scary as loud noises but it seems to freak her out!

Lou - Your friends sound very sweet! I hope Alyssa slept well for you last night. Andi has also been really unsettled and clingy.

Jackie - Your fathers day present sounds so cute! Can you post a pic! We are just buying presents, quite boring!

Its a rainy day here so we are just chilling at home. Hi to Sam, Sai, Brodie, Amy, DJ. Have a good day.

[Ys_Woman]

Feel a bit blah today so sorry but I can't bring myself to write much..(just tired and feeling a bit crook).
Thought this would be worth sharing though..some cartoons Brittany cut from the Sunday Telegraph while I was pg.
Got more to upload but hit this link to see the first one, then hit the forward arrow to see two more.
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52419614720955 75938

Hope it delivers a smile.

Amy:)

[alphafemale2901]

Just a quickie to let yuz know that my chick bits aren't broken. After further examination, there is nothing wrong whatsoever.

*Alpha scratches her head*

Sorry you're feeling blah Amy. :hugs:

[pixiemum2]

I have the tradies coming back today to finish off the garage, so the day is no doubt a write off for me as far as getting out and doing anything. At least I'll cop a bit of eye candy.

I'm sorry you're having a hard time with Isabella. Take heart in knowing whatever is keeping her awake in the wee hours is probably temporary. It doesn't help when your DH takes the 'I'm a bit thick' approach. I hope you get a few extra nanna naps in in the next few days. I also hope you can get to the bottom of why Isabella isn't eating. Again I say, whatever it is, its no doubt temporary.
Lucky you on the eye candy! I could do with some of that. Hey its Isabelle not Isabella :wave:. Fingers and toes crossed here that it is temporary. I didn't realise your dad was sick. That must be so stressfull. I hope he gets better soon.



Well, I did a stupid thing yesterday arvo. When I got home from our day out I decided to give the house a bit of a quick airing out, you know, open up some windows and doors 'coz it was still fairly warm. Anyway, I went into Caden's room, opened up his window but one side was stuck (we have the old-fashioned wooden casement windows - 100 y.o. house here). Anyway, I had to give it a bit of force, it opened but in the process I slashed two of my knuckles on my right hand... ouch! And OMG! The blood!!! It took ages to stop bleeding even with pressure applied (the towel's a write off). Anyway, as you can guess my poor fingers are a bit sore (to say the least), very swollen, and I can't move them much. Makes it very hard changing nappies and other stuff, especially as I'm right handed too (this post is taking ages to do... haha!). I told DH about what happened last night when he rang and he's in a right panic. He thinks I need stitches. It's not the bad but I must admit maybe a dr's visit wouldn't go astray, but nah, I'm tuff! Just a shame I can't bend those two fingers well... woops! Ouch ya duffa! Did you go to the docs. It sounds very sore. I would have screamed out a few choice words and I'm sure Max would have said "naughty mummy!".



Bec - Isabelle is gorgeous, from previous photos I think she looks a lot like you. I hope all goes well with the solids.

Theres so much to catch up on, sorry if I have missed anything. I have had gastro over the weekend, but I am starting to feel heaps better today. Luckily no-one else in the house has it so hopefully they will be ok. I found my milk started to dry up so I thought it would be time to wean Andi so I bought some formula and she hates it! She wont take any of it. Luckily now I am eating again I feel my milk is coming back but I was thinking of maybe starting to wean her now anyway and its just not happening. I will keep trying to offer her the bottle once a day and see how we go. Also she has been waking heaps in the night, but it sounds like a few of our bubs have been doing that. Thanks. My supply hasn't been that great either. Doesn't help that Isabelle wants booby 24/7 when she is sick. I am so over breastfeeding and want to try and get her on the bottle too. She was taking bottles before she got sick but now won't have a bar of them :hair:.



well we had 2 goes at the red fabric paint on the black tight bonds tshirt. I was going for hand prints. of course (those seasoned mothers would know) its a fairly hard ask to get her to keep her hand open to get a decent print. the first tshirt looks silly bit the second one is not so bad. gone with 2 hand prints on the chest. the first one had 6 hand prints of various success, but it looked horrible- with this one he might even be able to wear it in public as it is subtle. I had to strip her clothes off and they are now in the wash and dunk her hands in soapy water to get rid of the paint. she wasnt happy for a while but coped with it well all up. I also put a hand print in his 'I love you daddy' card. Father's Day can go jump on that score- he only gets a present and nothing crafty/fancy- that's it! anyway i'm waiting for it to dry and then i'll iron it to set it.It sounds like it worked out ok. I'm sure your partner will love it.


Awww hun. I'm sorry things are like this for you. When you miss out on sleep it really makes everything thats going on seems 100 X worse. I hope you can get some more rest soon. And just for the record - I think crying your head off is pretty cathartic, so let those tears flow if you need to hun.

Good arvo Amy, Lou, gosh and everyone else. the tradies are finished and DH is mighty impressed with his new shed/garage. He was home early today which is nice. I had another doctor appointment to get some results and stuff. turns out I have cervical dysplasia. I getting some procedure (which I can't pronounce) done tomorrow to check it all out more thouroughly. I'm keeping a very positive spirit about it all.

Have a great evening lovelies. Thanks sweety. What exactly is cervical dysplasia? If you don't mind me asking.


Alyssa had a really bad night last night, had me up 5 times before 4am n would just screammmm n stop soon as i picked her up n start soon as i lay her down. lets just say there were alot of tears shed. ive noticed today though her toothie is pushing up alot more theres now a white line (there was just a dot before) so i think that was hurting her.

Bec - so sorry to hear ur night was shocking aswell. its so hard when they just wont settle and u just want to sleep. i was probably in te same state as u. how nice of ur MIL to help u out by taking Max i bet that softened ur day a lil

Yep sounds familiar. At least we are not alone in our sleep deprived, furstrated states.


Morning all

It was an early rise for me today. Koby has taken to manouvering himself around the cot until he's upside down and this morning he had shuffled himself head first under the covers and fallen asleep. He woke up none too happy to not be able to see the world and when I went in to him he was wriggling around with his legs poking out from the covers and everything else cozied up underneath. It was kind of cute but a bugger of a situation for poor old Kobes none the less.I can just imagine his legs poking out, very cute but probably a bit traumatic for him. Stupid tradesmen!



Bec - I hope you are feeling better today. You must be so exhausted with Isabelle not sleeping and also the stress of her not taking solids. That is great that you MIL took Max for you for the day. Take care of yourself.
.Yep my day and nights are full of stress and frustration! Ahhhhhhhh!


Feel a bit blah today so sorry but I can't bring myself to write much..(just tired and feeling a bit crook).
Thought this would be worth sharing though..some cartoons Brittany cut from the Sunday Telegraph while I was pg.
Got more to upload but hit this link to see the first one, then hit the forward arrow to see two more. Very funny and somehow familiar.


Just a quickie to let yuz know that my chick bits aren't broken. After further examination, there is nothing wrong whatsoever.

*Alpha scratches her head*

Sorry you're feeling blah Amy. Stupid doctors to worry you like that!
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Isabelle was still unsettled last night. But I went to bed prepared to have another hard night and it didn't seem so bad. She woke twice for a feed. Cried a bit but I actually managed to get her back to sleep once. The tooth still isn't through!!

I went and looked at a child care centre for Max today. DH has always been anti this certain place (for no good reason)but he gave me the go ahead to check it out as we can't find a place anywhere. It looked ok to me and I would have no problems sending Max there for 1/2-1 day per week (they have a place for him too). I told DH and he basically said no. Then why did I go and check it out!!!! DH thinks I should hold out for another place that only offers occasional care (2-3 hours) per week. Thats just not enough for me but he doesn't get it.

I'm going to go to the show tomorrow with the kids and a girlfriend. I'm really looking forward to showing Max all the animals. I hope he likes it.

Better go

[sniper wolf]

well without going into details and being forced to write a TMI! (oops oh well) story- let's just say there's a slim chance of a BFP this month people. I think I'm at CD11 right now. When I last used to consider this sort of thing- O would occur around CD 8-12. who knows where it is now though. I think my cycle is somewhere between 28-30 days. I'm fortunate to not really mind either way- pros and cons- - fine if it is and fine if it isn't coz the timing is not really that convenient (could do it but not the best time) and well who wants to be pg through the summer months. anyway there you go, slim chance but a chance indeed. thought i'd better log that in with the dec girls.

amy - hope your feeling a bit brighter today- cute cartoons!

alpha- such a funny image of koby down in the bed- lucky at this age that sids is not the issue it is when they're young - odette constantly pulls her blanket over her head when she sleeps.:rolleyes:

bec- that sounds so frustrating! glad you got some sleep though. have fun at the show- i can't wait to take odette in october.

katesmate- i shall endeavour to photo the tshirt (s) I did. I ended up doing 2 because I wasnt happy with the first one- although he ended up preferring the first one. Hi to Andi!

Loulou- what considerate friends you have! yay to them.

hi to everyone else! quiet day here at home. yesterday she pulled out a huge 2 hour sleep in the arvo which was annoying because we were both here and keen to go out, today i bet she's up all arvo. MAN!

[sniper wolf]

oh yeah and she tried baked beans yesterday and liked them!

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Thanks guys for the well wishes about my 'ouchee' fingers. They seem to be going OK. Still can't move them that much, but hey, I'm one tuff cookie so I'll survive. The one finger seems to be healing OK, the other finger not so much. Every time I move it, it bleeds (and I mean bleed!). Geeesh! Hurry up and start to heal already!

Jackie - Oooooo!!! Maybe a BFP coming your way... how exciting!!! You know I'm going to be totally jealous of you (in a good way of course ;)). Don't forget to tell us once you confirm either way. And sorry, I had to giggle when you talked about the hand printing exercise. DH and I tried to do that here when Caden was 2 weeks old... a hand print and a foot print in his baby book. The foot was perfect, the hand... mmm... let's just say it's a big smudge LOL! As soon as the paint went on his hand he closed it up into a tight fist. Tested my patience, let me tell you :D

Bec - How are you lovey? So sorry to hear about the tuff few days you've had. I reckon having a big good ol' cry does wonders to your soul, so if that's what you need to do sometimes then that's what you gotta do. In regards to the childcare, can't you put Max into the one that has the spot now, and then once the other place that you much prefer has a spot shift him? TBH, if my DH was telling me nope you can't put him in there, then that makes me even more stubborn and I WILL put him there, but I might just be a mean b!tch :D. If it helps your sanity, and it's only for 1 day a week, then how wrong can it be? Maybe have a chat to your DH and explain why it is so important that you have some time without Max, and you need it now, surely he'll understand.

Jo - So sorry to here about your tummy bug. Nothing worse than a tummy bug, I hate feeling :barf:. It was lucky that no-one else in your household got it, usually those kind of things are hard to avoid once a family member has it. How's Andi going? Still as cute as ever?

Amy - I hope you're feeling a bit more like yourself today, but some days you can't help but feel a bit blah. Maybe DH can take the kiddies out for a few hours on the weekend do you can just vege out and get a bit of 'me' time. Cute cartoons too!

Sarah - Glad to here your 'lady bits' aren't broken! Any other reason then for why you were feeling a bit blah the last week or so? Hormones are funny things, huh? And whoa Koby! TBH that would have scared me seeing bubba's head under the blankets, but then I'm a worry-wort :o. But it would've been cute to see nonetheless. Any pics taken? You've gotta flash them about if you did!

Louise - How are you going? Enjoying this sunshine that we have out there? I thought the weatherman said it was going to rain all weekend, but alas on the news last night they changed the forecast to showers coming on Monday. So more sunshine for the weekend... woo hoo!!! That was so terribly nice of your buddies coming around with muffins! Can't beat good friends, huh?

Well, I better get going. I can here Caden stirring in his room so I think that's a cue to go get him up and dressed and then we best head out of here. Meeting a friend for coffee, and then I wanna hit the shops for some last minute pressies for DH and my dad for Sunday. And then DH is back home tonight... yay! He's had a tuff week this week with work so I think he'll be very happy to be coming home. Mmm... I might even cook something nice for dinner and open a bottle of wine. I hope everyone has a grand Friday, and a super-duper weekend!

Chat again soon.

Sam...

[katesmate]

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Alpha - :smiliedance: Thats awesome news that all is good! I bet you are so relieved!

Jackie - Hmmm, bring on the 2ww hey! How exciting! Isnt it always the way that when you want to go out the babies have big sleeps! When I am home Andi has 20 minute sleeps and I tell DH that she never sleeps, then on the weekends when he is home and we want to head out she goes down for a couple of hours!

Bec - 2-3 hours is a ridiculously short time to have Max in child care. By the time you got him there and home again you would have to turn right back around to pick him up. I bet if your DH was at home with the kids full time he would change his mind. I have my DD1 in child care 1 day a week and I drop her off after I take DS to school and then pick her up straight after school so she is there from about 9-3.30 and the day flies and she has a great day playing with the kids there.

Amy - I hope you are feeling better, those little cartoons were funny!

I am really worried about Andi. Yesterday and today she has had black poos, so I called the dr and the nurse said it sounds like old blood so we are going to see the dr this afternoon and they will have to test her poo and go from there. She just did another one half an hour ago and they are still very black (almost like mecomium)! :no: She was up last Friday night almost all night and seemed to be really uncomfortable but then she seemed ok and she has had a few restless nights this week so I am not sure what is going on. I just hope all is ok.

Sorry if you were having lunch reading this! Have a good weekend everyone!

[sniper wolf]

sammilee- OF COURSE I shall keep you all informed either way. yes the paint was a fun time (not). I dont know how my DF managed to get around 14 sets of feet prints for this poster he made me for my birthday in march. feet are a bit easier though i think. wine tonight? are you testing at all? I know you aren't being that careful, did you use OPKs or antyhing the first time around or did it kinda happen quickly for you? (sorry i dont mean to pry if this is too personal, please ignore it if it is)

katesmate- let us know how Andi goes at the docs- gee these babies are a real worry!

[pixiemum2]

Hi ladies,

Had a great time at the show today. The kids were absolute angels. Max was pretty much gobsmacked the whole time. He loved all the animals (I don't think he realised pigs. horses and cows were so big :laughing:). We even went on a little train ride. Got too many showbags (especially chocolate ones!) but it was fun.

Jackie - Wow keep us updated on the possible BFP! I hope Odette gives you more of those two hour sleeps in the avo, nice for you to re-charge.

Sam - Much better today thanks. I'm the same, I dig my heels in when DH doesn't agree with something :laughing:. Update below on the child care situation.

Kate - I agree on it being ridiculously short. But DH said that when he comes home he will have a nap so it is really longer. Man some of the ideas he comes up with, I just want to slap him! I hope Andi is ok :fingerscrossed:.
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In regards to childcare for Max, I had a "talk" to DH last night. He seems to have come around to the idea. I found out why he is so anti this place (his mum reminded him yesterday). It used to be a home for disadvantaged/disable children years and years ago. He is such a dope sometimes :rolleyes:.

I looked at another place today just around the corner. It was ok but completely different to the other one. Pros and cons to each so I haven't decided 100% yet.

Isabelle had a great night last night. Only woke once and resettled fairly easily. That tooth is about one skin layer from breaking through. I think it will come through tonight.

Better go and serve Master Maxwells dinner :rolleyes:

[Sammilee]

I am really worried about Andi. Yesterday and today she has had black poos, so I called the dr and the nurse said it sounds like old blood so we are going to see the dr this afternoon and they will have to test her poo and go from there. She just did another one half an hour ago and they are still very black (almost like mecomium)! :no: She was up last Friday night almost all night and seemed to be really uncomfortable but then she seemed ok and she has had a few restless nights this week so I am not sure what is going on. I just hope all is ok.

:hugs: I hope all goes well for you and Andi today at the dr's. Sounds pretty scary tho'. Any idea what it could be? Geez, you must be worried sick, I know I would be if in the same possy.



sammilee- OF COURSE I shall keep you all informed either way. yes the paint was a fun time (not). I dont know how my DF managed to get around 14 sets of feet prints for this poster he made me for my birthday in march. feet are a bit easier though i think. wine tonight? are you testing at all? I know you aren't being that careful, did you use OPKs or antyhing the first time around or did it kinda happen quickly for you? (sorry i dont mean to pry if this is too personal, please ignore it if it is)

Yep, wine tonight :D. I have a bottle of Xanadu chardonnay chillin' in the fridge ready for tonight (it's a yummy WA wine from Margaret River... mmm... yum!). And I just brought some agnolotti and a creamy tomato sauce from the local italian deli/ cafe. Oh, and some garlic bread too (just from Coles tho' so nothing flash). Just have to heat up the pasta and sauce, whack the garlic bread in the oven, and pour the wine. My sort of cooking!

Yep, feet are definitely easier than hands. They can only scrunch up their toes a lil' when the paint goes on, unlike their hands where they can really curl up their fingers into fists :hair:. I didn't think to pre-warn you about doing hands 'coz maybe you should've done feet instead LOL!

And pry away... nothing too exciting to tell. When DH and I decided to fall pg I charted for about 3 months to work out when I O'd (I have a very long cycle of about 35 days so knew the 'normal' 14 days wouldn't fit with me). So I didn't bother about the OPK tests. We started to try in April thinking it was going to take us a few months to get a BFP, but whamo, come end of April I got a BFP! Not too sure if you remember me saying but DH and I really wanted a girl, so much so that we tried the Shettles method and timed BD'ing accordingly. You know, boy swimmers swim fast but die sooner and girl swimmers swim slower but live longer, so to conceive a girl you're suppose to BD about 4-5 days before ovulation. So anyway, it really was a shock that we fell straight away, and on top of that we had a boy! DH now thinks he has champion swimmers :rolleyes: :laughing:

Well, I'm just waiting for a phone call from DH to say he's landed in Perth then I'm outta here to go pick him up from the airport. He should be landing any minute so I better get going. I hope everyone has a great Friday evening!

Sam...

[alphafemale2901]

Good evening beautiful mothers of angels.

I have had such a busy and productive day. Koby and I went out with a friend and her little son to do some father's day shopping. I find doing anything so much more enjoyable and effortless when the weather starts to get more cheery.


Lucky you on the eye candy! I could do with some of that. Hey its Isabelle not Isabella . Fingers and toes crossed here that it is temporary. I didn't realise your dad was sick. That must be so stressfull. I hope he gets better soon.

I'm soooo sorry about getting your DD's name wrong. I know its probably not that big a deal but I kinda pride myself on getting people's names correct, its the Social Worker in me I guess. Thanks for your well wishes abut my dad. He's gonna be just fine.



Thanks sweety. What exactly is cervical dysplasia? If you don't mind me asking.

No worries. My support to all is readily available.

You know reagrding dysplasia; I'm not entirely sure what it means but the technical term is much harder to pronounce. Apparently any dysplasia from mild to severe can be the precursor to cervial cancer. My mum had it and it was discovered when she gave birth to me (she never had a pap smear prior to that). Subsequently she had to have a hysterectomy. As a result of this I get a smear done every 12 months. The gyno that I saw yesty said that this kind of condition is not uncommon for women who have recently given birth and apparently 8 months ago is ocnsidered recently. I guess it could mean abnormalities within the cells.

Sounds like the sleeping with Isabelle is gradually getting better and better since I read your altest post. That great to hear. Hopefully now there'll be less tears and frustration all round and loads more rest time. :fingerscrossed:


well without going into details and being forced to write a TMI! (oops oh well) story- let's just say there's a slim chance of a BFP this month people. I think I'm at CD11 right now. When I last used to consider this sort of thing- O would occur around CD 8-12. who knows where it is now though. I think my cycle is somewhere between 28-30 days. I'm fortunate to not really mind either way- pros and cons- - fine if it is and fine if it isn't coz the timing is not really that convenient (could do it but not the best time) and well who wants to be pg through the summer months. anyway there you go, slim chance but a chance indeed. thought i'd better log that in with the dec girls.

I have to say (at the risk of appearing terribly ignorant and flaunting my blondness) I am a bit in the dark about what you're saying terminology-wise, but I think I know what you're saying overall. So having said that - WOOHOO - I hope it is. Being preggers throughout summer is a bit of a b!tch and we at Dec 07 mums all know that, but you know what Jackie, you can do it. I hope you are up the stick.


oh yeah and she tried baked beans yesterday and liked them!

That provides a gorgeous mental image. When Koby and I were out today I got a chicken and avocado roll and gave Koby a huge chunk off the end of the roll, thick wi th avocado the knaw on. He devoured it, and had avocado from head to toe. it was really cute.


Thanks guys for the well wishes about my 'ouchee' fingers. They seem to be going OK. Still can't move them that much, but hey, I'm one tuff cookie so I'll survive. The one finger seems to be healing OK, the other finger not so much. Every time I move it, it bleeds (and I mean bleed!). Geeesh! Hurry up and start to heal already!

Great to hear the fingers are healing up, but its a bit of a worry with all the bleeding. Did you go and see a doctor of what Sammi girl?


Sarah - Glad to here your 'lady bits' aren't broken! Any other reason then for why you were feeling a bit blah the last week or so? Hormones are funny things, huh? And whoa Koby! TBH that would have scared me seeing bubba's head under the blankets, but then I'm a worry-wort . But it would've been cute to see nonetheless. Any pics taken? You've gotta flash them about if you did!

You know Sam I've been feeling blah I think because I wasn't on the right dose of medication to deal with my depression. Since I upped the dose (nearly a fortnight ago) I have been like a changed person. I feel so much less flustered and anxious and angry at DH. I guess overall I find life pretty overwhelming at the best of times, and really that is how it is for most people I reckon. I'm just glad I found the answer to coping wth it all and not letting it get on top of me.

I haven't got any pics of Koby under his bedding :laughing: but I did take a couple of really cute ones of him sitting in my washing basket yesty. I'm still a bit scared to post (in case of enormous pics) but I will see about it in the next few days.

Hey good luck with your TTC conceive journey in the near furture. I'll be sending loads of sticky baby dust your way. :babydust2:



Alpha - :smiliedance: Thats awesome news that all is good! I bet you are so relieved!

Thanks hun - yes I am really relieved.


I am really worried about Andi. Yesterday and today she has had black poos, so I called the dr and the nurse said it sounds like old blood so we are going to see the dr this afternoon and they will have to test her poo and go from there. She just did another one half an hour ago and they are still very black (almost like mecomium)! She was up last Friday night almost all night and seemed to be really uncomfortable but then she seemed ok and she has had a few restless nights this week so I am not sure what is going on. I just hope all is ok.

Awww sweety that must be really distressing for you. I hope the 'experts' can get to the bottom of this soon for her sake and yours. I'm sure it will be nothing to serious but in the meantime I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed and send heaps of positive vibes your way. :hugs:

Amy - I hope you're starting to feel more like yourself again sugar. Don't forget you've had a rough trot in the recent weeks and heaps of stuff going on. Let yourself feel blah for a while even if its just to have some down time. :hugs:

Brodie - I'm wondering how all is going for you hun with your new job and Layla and life in general. I hope everything is going well and I'm thinking of you.

Lou - I hope you're getting some extra rest and starting to feel back to normal after the Phucket trauma.

Everyone else - I hope you all have a great weekend and that life is treating you well.

[sniper wolf]

just realised this morning that I havent been taking any folic acid, so in the scheme of things i think I'd prefer NOT to be UTD.

alpha- thanks for your kind words, you are a lovely person. I think I had the dsame thing as you, I had to have a general and have some cells removed- no trouble since.

sam- hope your dinner was great- sounds like you had it well under control. and getting pg on first go- you'd better watch out- with all this not really trying but still going for it- you'll be UTD in no time!

off swimming this morning peoples- all on here!

[Sammilee]

just realised this morning that I havent been taking any folic acid, so in the scheme of things i think I'd prefer NOT to be UTD.

alpha- thanks for your kind words, you are a lovely person. I think I had the dsame thing as you, I had to have a general and have some cells removed- no trouble since.

sam- hope your dinner was great- sounds like you had it well under control. and getting pg on first go- you'd better watch out- with all this not really trying but still going for it- you'll be UTD in no time!

off swimming this morning peoples- all on here!

I reckon you'll be OK even tho' you haven't had folate right from the start, but just to be on the safe side might be an idea to start taking it now. A week before I got my BFP DH and I were at a wedding and I pigged out on smoked salmon and cream cheese and lots of those delicious deli meats that are a part of antipasto (you now, all that type of food that's a big no-no when your pg :eek:). At the time I 'sort of' had an inkling that I might have been pg, but didn't want to really think it in case I wasn't (you know, the whole denying-it-in-case-it's-not-true-so-you-won't-get-disappointed :D). I turned out to be indeed UTD and Caden was fine.

In regards to TTC#2 here, DH and I have decided that we'll be waiting for a lil' bit. Call me mad, but I'm actually toying with the idea of going back to study next year. I think I need a change in direction (profession wise), have been in an analyst type role for nearly 10 years (in the finance industry for 12), so I reckon I'm due for a change. So needless to say, depending on what I do next year, DH and I might leave it a year before TTC. So ATM there's no "not really trying but still going for it", protection all the way ;).

Have fun swimming this morning. I was slack this week, I didn't take Caden to his swimming lesson yesterday morning. With DH away it meant that I had to actually go in with him, and I'm really not that fond of being in bathers and swimming.

Another busy day here. For us WA folk we have an election so have to go do the whole voting thing this morning... joy joy joy! And then we're popping up to our local shopping centre to try and find a 'Pop' and a 'Gramps' card for the two dads from Caden for tomorrow. Do you know how hard it is? Tried looking yesterday but couldn't find anything that was suitable:hair:. I might have to end up making some cards if I can't find anything...

Hi to all the gorgeous Dec mummas out there :wave:. I hope everyone has a fab weekend, and happy Father's Day to all the Dec daddas too.

[alphafemale2901]

G'day mummies

I'm a bit miffed today. I took DD, SS and myself off to the dentist this morning. I quite confidently figured all I'd need was a check-up and clean because my fear of the dentist makes me brush my teeth about 3-4 times a day. Well...oh no, I have to have two wisdom teeth out the next time I visit. There was little consolation in the dentist saying its not my fault, its because they're are only just out of the gums and in a difficult position to brush. So thats my whinge for the day anyway. Apart from that, the sun is up, I'm happily busy (as always every day) and the family are all well and happy.


just realised this morning that I havent been taking any folic acid, so in the scheme of things i think I'd prefer NOT to be UTD.

Don't worry too much about that Jackie. When I had DD in 1995, I'd never even heard of taking folic acid and shes as healthy as an ox.


alpha- thanks for your kind words, you are a lovely person. I think I had the dsame thing as you, I had to have a general and have some cells removed- no trouble since.

Yeah thats what I was expecting too, but the gyno said after having a good old look at the bits, that there is nothing to worry about. I'll get another smear done in about 3 months and see if the problem has disappeared or if not, take it from there.


In regards to TTC#2 here, DH and I have decided that we'll be waiting for a lil' bit. Call me mad, but I'm actually toying with the idea of going back to study next year. I think I need a change in direction (profession wise), have been in an analyst type role for nearly 10 years (in the finance industry for 12), so I reckon I'm due for a change. So needless to say, depending on what I do next year, DH and I might leave it a year before TTC. So ATM there's no "not really trying but still going for it", protection all the way ;).

Certainly no harm in practicing is there Sam. I should talk. I can't be bothered with DTD much these days. Poor DH - he's toey as. :o


I was slack this week, I didn't take Caden to his swimming lesson yesterday morning. With DH away it meant that I had to actually go in with him, and I'm really not that fond of being in bathers and swimming.

I think I will try and get Koby into swimming lessons now that the weather is fining up. My biggest hurdle is getting my revolting body into togs and into the pool in view of everyone. I'm very self-conscious of my post-Koby body. I hate it. Good luck finding the perfect Gradfather's day cards today. I still have a few little items I want to add to DH's Dad's day surprise, and only today to get all that finished.

Happy Saturday Amy, Katesmat, Sai, Pixie, Brodie, Lou and everyone. I hope you're all having a great day.

I'm off to take DD to the haridresser in about 15 minutes. She only had her hair cut 6 weeks ago, but she swears she can't do a thing with it. Sheesh, it must be hard being a teenager these days with all the pressure to be so fashion conscious. At least in the 80's fashion and hair was tragic and we all lived with that. :laughing:

[sniper wolf]

I bet Amy is getting dressed up right now- hope she has a h00t tonight!

alpha- gee dentists have a way of making us feel bad. at least it's not a cavity though- so you must be doing something right. Never had wisdom teeth here- must say something about me:rolleyes: How much was the haircut? Some of them charge like the proverbial wounded bull.

sam- aha! ok. so what are you thinking career wise, any options on the table?

went out to a friend's place this arvo...it was fun but I have a little niggly uncomfortable feeling. Question - have others noticed a change in their relationships with some friends? I think the change lies completely in me- as in I have changed and thus I'm not feeling as comfortable with them as before. I swore to myself that this (and also about being anoyed with pets) wouldnt happen once the baby came- but it has in some cases. I think i'm uncomfortable because these are long term friends and it's funny to not feel as connected as before. making sense? probably not.

very quoet night here, very tired and I think i'll be asleep by 9:30. making the meal i was so happy with last week- tbone steaks, salad, caramelised onion, crinkle cut chips this time with diane sauce (packet). mmm-mmm

[alphafemale2901]

alpha- gee dentists have a way of making us feel bad. at least it's not a cavity though- so you must be doing something right. Never had wisdom teeth here- must say something about me:rolleyes: How much was the haircut? Some of them charge like the proverbial wounded bull.

Errr actually each one of those bl00dy wisdom teeth has a small cavity :hissy: but according to the dentist its not because I brush wrong, its because they're awkward to get at. Yes they charge the earth. Todays visit was almost $500 and to get the two teeth pulled will be at least $300. DH better get a night job too. :laughing:


went out to a friend's place this arvo...it was fun but I have a little niggly uncomfortable feeling. Question - have others noticed a change in their relationships with some friends? I think the change lies completely in me- as in I have changed and thus I'm not feeling as comfortable with them as before. I swore to myself that this (and also about being anoyed with pets) wouldnt happen once the baby came- but it has in some cases. I think i'm uncomfortable because these are long term friends and it's funny to not feel as connected as before. making sense? probably not.

Its all good Jackie. I just think you are excercising you right to be protective of your child. I haven't noticed changes in my relationships because I really had very few friends prior to having Koby. Now most of my friends have little ones and we all have our own brand of mother-love. Don't sweat it mate. The most important person is Odette.


I'm new to this thread. I have a DD, Kaitlyn, that was born Dec 15. She's lovely and challenging and I get told almost on a daily basis, "my isn't she active!".

I have a Mum's group that I get together with throughtout the week, but I started to read this thread I wouldn't mind joining if you ladies are happy to have another Mum in the group. You can never have enough support, right?!

Hiya CanadianMomma, I'm Sarah. Great to meet you. Welcome to this thread and good luck keeping up with everything and everyone. Everyone here is so very lovely so I'm sure you'll feel right at home.

All quiet here tonight. Just trawling the internet for a bit and then shortly I'll be off to bed. Tomorrow I'm taking our family out for Father's Day. Dad, as usual couldn't advise me of what he wanted so I'm shouting him and Mum lunch somewhere swanky. I have prepared a little bag of goodies for DH. I love special occassions and getting to spoil people.

I hope everyone else has a great Father's Day, whatever you have planned.

:flowerz:

[xlouxloux]

Hello lovely ladies! ah what a fun day its been haha nah i kid its not been too bad. Alyssa's 2nd toothie is now pushing up (started last night so i was up about 7 times between 3am-7am with her rolling around her cot whinging in her sleep) it will prob break the skin tonight so i gave her nurofen to give some relief. 1st one isnt up fully yet but it looks oh so cute hehe.

Went out n pampered myself this arvo while mum 'babysat' (she went down for a nap few mins after i left n wasnt awake till nearly an hr after i got home hehe) i got my hair dyed and cut, a nice chocolate brown n i now have a fringe n its a messy short do looove it :D

Amy - hope u have a wonderful night! bet you look great in ur outfit

Sarah - eeep dentists are horrible arent they! i had my 4 wisdom teeth out when i was 17 blerk. Get some yummy mushy food in n some good dvds. i stayed home for a week cos i looked like a chipmunk hehe. Have a lovely day tomorrow!

Jackie - ooooo looking forward to hearing about ur news. I wasnt taking folate when i fell preg (was 9 weeks along before i found out) but definatly a good idea to start now. I do understand what u were saying about feeling uncomfortable around friends i think its because when a baby comes along u just change so much without knowing, ur values and attitudes etc. Hope u manage to find a connection with ur friend though its so good keeping up those relationships i wish i was still close with my school friends

Canadianmomma - hey there! Im Louise mumma to 9 month old DD Alyssa. Of course ur welcome to jump right in! we love new members to chat to :) Whats ur DD like? keeping u on ur toes? eheh

Sam - Yay for ur DH being home just in time for fathers day! I totally agree with it being hard to find nice fathers day cards, i sat for ages looking cos i didnt want some soppy 'i luv u for everything u do bla bla' ones hehe so i got a comedy one of a cute lookin squirrel gave me a giggle.

Bec - good on you for talking to ur DH about Max going into childcare. Its 1.5-1 day a week u definatly deserve a lil break he sounds like a very active lil boy hehe

Jo - awww poor Andi! Hope u manage to find out whats causing the black poo and its nothing serious.

Hope everyone has a lovely fathers day tomorrow :goodvibes:

[Ys_Woman]

Hey gorgeous girls. Well I did have a fantabulous night last night at my friend's 40th:yelclap:. I had forgotten how good it is to go out without ankle biters. Dh went as King Arthur and I was The Lady of the Lake. Got a lot of comment on how I looked, all positive thank goodness (ruching over the tummy area covers a multitude of sins:D). The wig seemed to fascinate the men in the room for some bizarre reason, one by one asking what my 'real' hair was like under it..*shrugs*.

The desserts I made complemented the spit roast meal we had, the band played great celtic music, of course sometimes with bagpipes (*goes weak at the knees*), tables competed in a funny game of what-does-this-strange-medieval-word-mean?, and the two hundred tea light candles and panels of fabric hanging from the walls made the hall look enchanted. All in all one corker of a night.

Brittany looked after the kids for us and they were all alive and asleep when we got home:smiliedance:. We won't have her at home for much longer as she has accepted a job at a roadhouse a few hundred kms from Rockhampton QLD.. way out in the sticks. Can't stop her from going and it could be exactly what she needs at this point in her life. She leaves on the 16th so I am just savouring every day we have together 'cause we won't be up to see her until xmas 2009 probably.

Dh is out with the kids on a marathon bike ride around the area. He got FD pressies he liked including a Top Gear pack with a novelty number plate that reads I AM STIG*, ,so at least now we know who it is hehehe. He also scored blank dvd's, a carry case to house 240 of them (we copy loads of shows from Foxtel), a wireless headphone set to watch telly/listen to music etc without the whole room being in on it, a pedometer, and several other items I bought off Ebay that are still to arrive. Prolly cook his fave pork roast for tea.

Dane is going from strength to strength. He has cut himself down to three or four bottles a day and is having his three meals plus sometimes a snack in between. We have hit our stride and I think I am reading him better now as he goes down without fuss and is asleep within moments *prays she doesn't mozz herself in saying that*. Weekdays have a more structured flow to them but being it is Sunday he is just about to wake for breaky, having only had a small bottle at 6am.

OK. I have :ecomcity::ecomcity: far too much. Just wanted to share that I have climbed out of the pit I was laying in for the past week.

On to personals.

Hugs,
Amy:)

*The Stig is a mystery racing car driver, in heavily tinted helmet, who test drives new cars on the BBC show Top Gear. Fans are stumped as to who is under the helmet.*

[Ys_Woman]

sniper wolf: Sounds like you were having a beaut tea again last night Jackie. How did your df's bday go, did he like his cake and pressies?
You mentioned about friendships changing since you had Odette. Pretty normal really. You have gone from being unencumbered and available to suddenly punctuating sentences with nappy changes or being distracted by an unsettled bub. Your friends pets that previously weren't an issue suddenly become a huge threat, as do their crystal nic nacs adorning low tables:D.
Behaviours that you once tolerated in your friends kids, suddenly heighten and become unnacceptable when you have your own child..and your friends can have the same reaction to your child too:yes:.
As with any phase of life when change occurs you are either drawn away from old friends by meeting new like-minded friends, or you juggle the old friendship to fit the new situation. Hopefully that is the case with the friend you visited yesterday:hugs:.
It can be really uncomfortable though until things get sorted either way. Funny how we all say nothing will change when the baby comes along and yet everything changes..lol.

OK..back to continue personals after boybee has had breaky..(see, punctuated conversations in action..lol).

Hugs,
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

sniper wolf: Forgot to say the handprint t-shirt idea sounded so cute. Bet it was well received he is proudly wearing it right now.
The kids made some cute stuff at school for dh. Those personalised efforts are always well received here even if they are a bit wonky or we can't figure what use to make of gold painted pasta covered bottle:laughing:.
The ob/gyn I had with Brittany told me not to bother taking folic acid as he reckoned I would get enough through normal eating.. even though I lived off coffee and cigarettes and threw up any food I did eat. I did take it with the other three though, but usually after the BFP 'cause we weren't ttc or anything so I had no clue we would be blessed. :fingerscrossed: you get a BFP this month. When are you testing?

Alpha: so glad your woman bits aren't broken:hugs:. Was it a smear result that took you down that path?
Nasty thing those wisdom teeth. I had all four out one afternoon at the dental hospital many years ago and dh had his taken out routinely when he joined the army. Poor Brittany is popping Neurofen and biting down on a baby's frozen teething ring at the moment as the pain is unbearable. She has an already overcrowded mouth and after an xray will have them taken out.
Have you scheduled to have yours removed?

Sam: Gosh, that knuckle slicing sounded just awful. Did you end up at the docs? Hope the swelling is down and you have full usage back again. Glad you have your hubby back home too. Will his trips away be a regular thing?

Katesmate: Have you and your milk supply bounced back from the gastro? Jolly rotten thing that..and now Andi having a bleed from the bowel:eek:. Any further news?

Pixiemum2: :hugs:Bec. Sounds like you have been pushed to the limit lately hon. Is there any way your MIL can take both kids so you can catch some sleep?
Listening to you and Jo talking about bubs who won't wean to a bottle really shows me how dedicated you have to be to b'feed. Is there an optimal time to wean? I was only just reading Dr Christopher Green's baby book yesterday where it talked about b'fed babies wanting middle of the night feeds. He said it is not generally out of hunger once they get past three to six months, more a comfort thing and if you want them to stop it is best to get dad to settle them back to sleep as he doesn't have bbs to distract them..lol.
I hope Isabelle can give you a break and sleep through the night soon. Has the new tooth come through yet?
I forgot other states have the Show at this time of the year..they have it around Jan here and it is too expensive for us to go each year. Can imagine Max was enthralled with all the lights, noise, and cute barnyard animals:).

xlouxloux: Yay for Alyssa's new toothypeg and yay that you went out and spoiled yourself. If you are like me you bounce out of the salon feeling pretty and your hair feels sensational, just want to shake your head around. Pity the hairdresser can't call round each morning..lol.
So did your family end up getting the Tivo thing. We were thinking about upgrading to IQ2 but the added expense is turning us off, that and the fact that we don't have cable here so we rely on satellite and it doesn't carry the three commercial stations *bummer*.

CanadianMomma: Welcome aboard! Have you been out here long? I'm Amy, 45, 4 kids, bub Dane was born on Dec 18 but is not particularly active yet like Kaitlyn sounds. Look forward to getting to know you both better. So what milestones is Kaitlyn concentrating on currently?

Well, have written War and Peace so I had best duck off to get lunch for the clan. I am trying to remember when I started the other kids on peanut butter cause I want to give boybee some on his sandwich. Best away to find out.

HOPE ALL THE DADS ARE HAVING A LOVELY FATHERS DAY..THE VERY FIRST FOR SOME.
Hugs,
Amy

[brodiebunch]

HELLO:flowerz:

Lovely Ladies how I miss thee!

I am computerless atm one of the down sides of my own house.It is driving me bonkers.Things are going really well.Layla is pooing like a normal baby finally:smiliedance:.I am still having to use the dialator but With that she is so much happier,chubbier,and a foody piglet as well.3 weetbix for breakfast this morning:eek:.She is still tiny though 7.2kg.She is allowed tummy time now and is very quickly catching up.She tries to crawl on her toes instead of knees.She is quiet the comedian and always trying to get me and Oli to laugh.Her newest word is dummy.Oli and her have been actually fighting over toys,thats not so good.She is pretty determined and stubborn(bit like myself really)

The house is perfect.Very energy efficient as it is well insulated and there is no need for lights at all in the day.Great airflow for summer to.The wooden venetians pretty much black out the rooms in the day so no need for curtains.

I am doing well and enjoying myself.DH and I are slowly seeing some improvements.Just got back from time out for a cuppa with him.

Catch you later.Love to you all.

[sniper wolf]

Brodie- so good to hear from you- must be annoying not having a computer at home, still the place sounds really good and efficient- so the tradeoff is probably worth it in the end. so happy to hear about Layla's improvements as well. what a relief for you.

Alpha - how did the meal with your parents go? what did you have? (I have restaurant envy at the moment?)

Loulou- man 7 times last night!:hugs: That's got phase written all over it.

CanadianMomma- hello and welcome aboard! I'm jackie, I have one DD, I'm 37 and live in Tasmania. I have chickens and cook a lot and work from home a bit during the week. Are you from Canada? How long have you been in Australia? (presuming you are?)

Amy- sounds like you had a great night out- i recall when i wore a wig to an engagement party a few years back- everyone wanted to know about my real hair- weird isn't it? with the friends thing I think you are right- i guess there is a period of adjustment- it's just that some friendships adjust a lot easier than others. I won't be testing this month (well, i say that now) unless Af doesnt appear. Last AF was 26th Aug, so i expect that this one will be around that give or take a few days. I'd be tempted to test if I felt a few symptoms, although i recall last time when i actually fell pg that i had zero symptoms leading to the testing stage- it wasnt until aftyer i tested that symptoms began. Eveery other month i was sure I had symptoms, but no result. Mind you every preganancy s different (apparently). We're top gear fans here too- although notfanatical and dont buy any of the merch- it's a great show- yoru DH must of been so happy with his gifts- he scored a good haul there. My Df got a vinyl record i'd flown in, we try to keep mothers/fathers days small. And yes thanks he loved his birthday.:yes: also big :yelclap: for Dane getting stronger and stronger.

I know that I Oed fri/sat sometimes with the biggest signs yesterday. So I'm in with a chance but slim one at that. Still, i dont mind either way, but over the last day or so i've beena bit moody and this reminded me how taxing being pregnant really is- especially on one's moods. so not looking forward to that when it happens.

Cooking spicy fish tonight! MM-MM!:flowerz: Hi to everyone!

[alphafemale2901]

Good evening mummies

Apologies in advance, my personals are going to be short and sweet today. I'm really annoyed at DH. He has been a stick in the mud all day and didn't show much appreciation for his father's day pressies. What a jerk. I think he has his period.

Lou - I'm so glad you went a got a pampering. After the hell you've just been through I bet it was the best pamper day ever.

Amy - Awesome - you have a ripper night. I'm thrilled for you and of course thrilled that Ms. B did a great job with the babysitting. The smear test is what took me down my recent path and I've been thinking, the gyno didn't really do anything to investigatory when he looked at my bits. I was at least expecting his to have a look with a little teeny weeny camera or something. Anyway I've decided to get another opinion.

Jackie - the lunch today was really good. I love hanging out with my parents. Like I said ^^^, DH was solom and quiet most of the day. Whatever, he can ruin his own father's day if he likes, but I took care of my folks which was nice since they've spent the last 38 years taking care of me.

Brodie - I'm sooooo thrilled that Layla's digestive system is starting to work well. That must be a real relief for you hun.

Sam, Sai, Pixie, Katesmate,CanadianMomma and everyone else I hope the day was lovely for you all and the weekend in general a huge success.

Oh BTW - I have tracked down Widget for anyone who has been wondering about her. She is working now and pretty busy I understand. Anyway I caught up with her on FB.

OK, have a great evening lovelies. xxx ♥ ♥ ♥

[katesmate]

:wave:

Khrys - Hi, welcome to our group! My name is Jo and I have 3 kids, Sam is 8, Katie is 2 and then Andi is 8 months old. Kaitlyn sounds very active and it sounds like she will be walking in no time at all! Thanks heaps for mentioning those cookies but I have found my supply has returned to normal now thank goodness :yes:! I am still trying to offer Andi the bottle but after a week she is still refusing! At least I feel more relaxed now knowing my milk is fine though, I was stressed about it last week when I felt like I did not have the milk there.

Alpha - Thats no good that your DH has not been very nice on fathers day! It sounds like you had a good day with your parents anyway! I hate it when men get moody!

Amy - You will have to post some pics of yourself from the party! It sounds like you had a great time and had everyone intrigued! Your DH did very well for fathers day, that is an awesome present. We always used to watch Top Gear when we were over in the UK. It sounds like Dane is doing very well! You must be so relieved seeing him thrive again!

Jackie - I bet your DF loved the shirt you made! I also found a lot of my friends went a bit funny when I had Sam. I actually very sadly found out who my real friends were. That was a big shock to me. I actually had a very close friend and DH and I had said we wanted her to be Sam's godmother and once I had him she dropped all contact with me! We lost contact for over 5 years and are friends again now but its not the same!

Sam - I hope your hand is heaps better. Is your DH back from Adelaide now?

Brodie - I am so glad Layla is doing so much better now! It sounds like things are looking up for you, which is so good to hear!

I took Andi to the dr on Friday and he did say she has had a bleed in the bowel as I took along a sample for them. He said allergies can cause bleeding and I had introduced some new food last week. So I have gone back to just veg until her poos return to normal which they are. Then I will slowly start to introduce meat again and find out what exactly she is reacting to. He did not seem too worried. I am feeling better seeing her go back to normal just eating the veg. I have a feeling it may be fish she is allergic to.

I had better go I am trying to toilet train my 2 year old! Its crazy! Can someone just wave a magic wand and make it happen for me please!

Take care everyone

[Prudie]

Hello everyone!!

No, I haven't fallen off the edge of the earth but have just been busy busy busy with little Hugh and find that when I get some spare time to myself, I love to just sit and have a cup of tea...it's my saviour.

But I just read up on all the recent posts and it sounds like everyone is really happy and cruising along with their bubs. And welcome to the newbies like Canadian Momma :)

I like the new name Sniper Wolf. I read that you're TTC again - very cool. I only just got my period back so am decided whether to start TTC or to wait until the New Year...and I'm thinking to wait until the New Year which I guess isn't too far off. Will make bubs about 2 years apart.

Hughie is going really well - he turns 9 months this week. He has been crawling for about 6 weeks now and has started crawling up stairs which is a little scary (for me!!). He is also pushing his walker around all by himself, but hasn't got the confidence or balance to walk by himself - still holds my hand everywhere. I'm still bfing but only from one side - H decided he didn't like my right boob for some reason. Just means I'm a little lop-sided which is kinda weird. Will probably stop bfing at the 12 month mark.

My work can't offer me part time, and I'm not prepared to go back full time so I am going to resign which is a bit sad as I loved my work place. I'll stay at home till next year and then see what part time work I can pick up. Have decided to put my career on hold for a few years, so will be happy to work part time anywhere doing anything.

Gotta run - Hughie afternoon nap is almost over and have a few extra things to do.

Take care everyone and I hope to be back for another post soon.
Prue x

[pixiemum2]

Hi ladies,

Sorry I haven't been on for a few days. Busy busy busy.

Alls well here though. Both the kids seem happy and healthy at the moment. Max is on detox after he went mental from the junk in the showbags (chocolate and chips). Today he has been a lot better behaviour wise.

Isabelle is still a little unsettled during the night. Wakes 1-2 times per night and cries a lot. I am having to force feed her solids. A few times she has opened her mouth for more. I was trying to get her onto the bottle as well but I though I might wait until she is taking solids properly.

I have been out in the garden today trying to find out vegie patch. Some of the weeds were taller than me :eek:. Luckily they came out easily so next weekend we will take a trip to Bunnings to get some seedling.

Better go, DH is home from his walk and a cuppa was promised

[Sammilee]

Evening all :wave:

So how is everyone going? All well I hope. All is well here. I went to my very first BubHub meet today and got to meet some lovely ladies and their bubbas/ kiddies. Funny enough I'm actually quite a shy person IRL (wouldn't guess it by the way I rattle on here, huh? :D) so it took me great courage to go to the meet. But I'm glad that I did. I look forward to another in a few weeks time at a park for a picnic meet.

DH is now home, so another 3 weeks of him being at home before he goes away again. Someone asked if he goes away often? I can't recall who asked, anyway DH goes to SA one week out of four as he's the state manager for both WA and SA. We had a great Father's day here. Saw DH's parents in the morning, and then went to my folks in the arvo for a bbq. The weather has been quite spectacular here so it was nice to take advantage of it with the bbq. Today DH took the day off so after my BH meet this morning, we went out for a late lunch/ early dinner. Caden was so well-behaved at the cafe. We sat there for a couple of hours (you know, by the time we have eaten, had a glass of vino, and a coffee afterwards 2 hours have flashed by!), and not a peep outta him. Even a couple of the waiters remarked how good he was. I had to tell DH off tho' 'coz when I turned around for just a moment he gave Caden his very first hot chip! But luckily Caden had a munch on it and spat it out, so it seems he's not a fan of chippies.

Oh, I have an announcement to make... Caden is now saying "Mum-mum"!!! :smiliedance: He said it for the first time on Sunday (yep, Father's day, ironic, huh?) and is now saying it all the time. So so happy!!! And for the past week or so Caden has been waving good-bye to people. For example, when we leave my parents my mum will wave to him and say "bye-bye" and he'll wave back with a big grin (like he's happy to be going LOL!). OK, so that's some updates on Caden's progress (I'm not a proud mumma, am I?! LOL!!!).

OK, onto some personals for the night...

Bec - Glad to hear things have settled down for you. Mmm... show bags! Was that from the Adelaide Royal show? We have our show here end of this month. DH and I haven't been for years, tho' I'm sure when Caden gets older we'll probably go back for a squizze.

Prudie - Hiya stranger! Glad to hear all is well at your end. Hugh sounds like he is doing fabulously! Bummer about your work not being able to offer you part-time hours. I'm still waiting to see what happens at my end 'coz my old manager has left and I'm not too sure if the new one will be as accommodating (my old manager was all for giving me part-time work come next year). Tho' having said that I'm tossing around a few ideas about going to uni next year. I know, am I seriously mad or what?! LOL! I've been a lil' dissatisfied with my current job for a year or two (not the job itself just thinking a change would be good) so thinking this might be a good opportunity to take a 'career break' from my current employer and try my hand at something else.

Jo - So glad to hear that Andi is doing better, and that the poop wasn't as serious as it could have been (tho' still scary nonetheless!). Good luck with the TT with DD1. I do not look forward to that with Caden. And how does one TT a boy anyway? Is it a matter of teaching them to sit first, and once they have mastered that then stand? Geesh, a lot to learn, but I'm not going to worry myself about it now (still a few years down the track LOL!).

Khrys - So very nice to meet you. Make yourself at home here, we're a nice bunch of gals if I do say so myself :D. I'm Sam, 34 and live in Perth (yep, all the way out west). I have my DS Caden who was born on 24 Dec, yep, a Xmas Eve bubba. We timed that well, huh? Not! Hehehe! Caden seems to be plodding along, not as eager as your Kaitlyn, but still active enough. He's sitting well, gets up on all fours and sort of rocks, so we think crawling won't be too far off. He can pull himself up to his knees next to furniture, tho' yet to master the last bit and pull himself up on his feet. We have 2 teeth, but no signs of the others just yet. Dad-da was his first word, but like I mentioned above he's now just started to say "Muuuuuuum" (and exactly like that, a long drawn out Mum to get my attention :rolleyes:). Phew, I think that's it LOL! Anyways, it's lovely to meet another Dec mum, and look forward to chatting with you in the future.

Sarah - What a bummer about your DH on Father's Day! Man, I would have been totally peeved off too, especially after going to the efforts of trying to make it a nice day for him and getting him a great gift and all. Glad to hear that you had a great time with your folks. How's the "Kobster" going? Is he well and good?

Jackie - I think you'll have us all eagerly awaiting for your test results come end of your cycle! Think of us when you pee on your stick! :D How'd the spicy fish go? I love listening to your culinary delights!

Brodie - Hiya there stranger! Glad to hear things are finally going well. Hooray for Layla's poops! (Who would've thought that we'd be hip hip hooraying over pooh, huh? LOL!). Bummer about not having access to a computer, that would seriously drive me bonkers! Other than that, your new house sounds wonderful. And glad to hear there's been some improvement on the DH front.

Amy - Wow, that party sounded wonderful! From the description it made me bummed that I didn't get an invite LOL! Did you take pics of yourself and DH all dolled up? If so, go on and flash them! I wanna see the wig too!!! Great to hear that Dane is going really well. I bet that's a huge relief to you after everything that you've been thru. Great to hear that Brittany has landed herself a job, bummer tho' that it's so far away. How will you both cope with the distance? I know when my parents moved back to Sydney for a few years I missed them so much! It was such a relief when they decided that Sydney had changed so much since having lived there and wanted to move back to Perth (my family is originally from Sydney and a few years back my parents moved back to Sydney but I stayed here as I had met DH by then).

Louise - Oh-la-la, there's a new woman in the house! Don't you just love getting your hair done? I seriously need to get a haircut and a colour (mmm... a few greys are peeking thru... yeeks!!!). Last time I got a haircut was last Dec, just before I had Caden. My hair is the longest it's been ever!!! How's Alyssa going? Crawling up a storm? Have you managed to keep her out of things? Or have you got a playpen-thingy? I think once Caden gets mobile I'll have to look at one of those, as well as a stair-gate-thingy as we have a few steps that lead from the lounge to the meals/ kitchen area (where the new extension joins the older part of the house). How's the task of trying to get a refund on your cancelled holiday? If one is not so easy to obtain then lots of letter writing and ear bashing on the phone!!!

Well, I have typed up a storm here (like I usually do LOL!). I better get going and submit this sucker before I loose it. I hope everyone has a grand evening, and a fabulous Tuesday!

See ya's later.

Sam...

[Sammilee]

OMG! I nearly had a heart attack!!! I went to submit my post (the one above) and the damn system said I wasn't signed on... what the?! Luckily I had 'copied' the post so it was just a matter of creating a new one and hitting 'paste'... phew!!!

[sai]

Hi All, have been away visiting some friends in Port Macquarie for a few days, had a really nice time the only bummer was it rained and rained :rain: it cleared up as we were leaving?

Here are some pics:
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sorry I haven't had a chance to catch up on what's been going on here, hope everyone is well!
Did notice a new name so Hi Khrys nice to meet you I'm Sarah (or Sai here) from Sydney my daughter's name is Avari.
I'll try and catch up on personals soon.

Hope everyone gets a nice sleep :babydust2:

[sniper wolf]

wow Sai- doesn't Avari look so grown up!

Sam- very very sensible to copy the post before pressing submit. so what sort of uni course are you thinking of?

Bec- that's funny about the weeds being taller tha you- i really have to find the time soon ton get ours into gear!

Prudie- wow Hugh is going great guns- no crawling here but she;s managing to get around by rolling and so on. we have a mat in the middle of the floor- the rest is floorboards, so i'm always scooping her back off it and placing her back in the middle of the mat.

BTW for those that don't know- I think Prudie and Khrys- re TTC- we're not officially TTCing- this last week was a slipup. we'll be officially TTCing in the new year- starting in jan, hoping that feb or march might be the month.

Jo- thank goodness that it wasn't serious for Andi- still food causing a bleed in the bowel? how does that work? wishing you luck with the TT- my mum said the other day- that's the bit she found the hardest with us 4 kids.

Hi Sarah- how are you going today- anything planned?

quiet day at home here today people- doing a little bit of work- tommorow through to friday will be hectic I have stuff on most days. my mum is home after the shoulder op- she's doing well, so i am making a quiche to take to her tommorrow. Have to catch up with a gf tommorrow arvo who is due on 21st of this month- exciting! I have mother's group on thurs arvo and will probably visit my mother again on friday. DF goes away thurs through to sat morning again this week. so yeah, all on. odette has been waking in the night- getting herself back to sleep though( after 40 mins or so of noise). shame I can't get back to sleep as quickly as she or DF can.:rolleyes:

[Ys_Woman]

Brodie: :thumbsup:That things are improving between you and your dh. I hope it continues for you. Bummer about not having the net where you are but glad you can get on sometimes at your sister's.
That is fantastic news about Layla poo-ing by herself. Does it mean she is off the meds now? She mustn't know herself being able to get about on her tummy. Fantastic outcome hon.

sniper wolf: oops, accidentally typed your old nick and then had to rack my brains to remember the new one..lol. I am having real problems remembering things at the moment. I was reading Dane the Noah's Ark story and for the life of me couldn't remember the name of some of the animals I was looking at..namely the raccoon and the porcupine. Do you reckon it's altzheimers? lol.
Sounds like your week will be busy one. Have you found things to occupy yourself with when dh goes away?
Hope those chooks are letting Odette sleep. It will likely end up being a white noise to her and she will sleep through their clucking.
How are the swimming lessons going?

Alpha: you obviously aren't happy with the way the doctor handled the dysplasia. Could you ring and ask why he didn't take a more thorough look? When Brittany got her CIN3 result from her first pap smear they got her to a specialist pronto who injected a dye into the cervix and took pictures (looked like a marbled painting..so pretty), plus had anyone and everyone come and take a look with the speculum (how embarrassing for an 18yr old!).
Did your doctor not even do a visual on the cervix?
Hope your dh is in sweeter form today. Did he say why he was so flat on FD?
What's new with Koby?

Sam: Are you getting into the swing of having that week alone each month? I achieve so much when dh is away..lol.
Cool that you had your first BH meet. It's great meeting other mums from here. Pity we don't all live closer to one another.
So happy for you that Caden is saying Mum-mum-mum:smiliedance:. I imagine you went all gushy. I hope I get to know that feeling soon :hissy:.

CanadianMumma: Have you been back to Canada to show off Kaitlyn?
Gee she sounds an active one. My last one was like that. Dane is just the opposite. I can still put him on the bed with pillows all around and duck to the toilet without worrying. By the sounds of it Kaitlyn could well be walking alone in this next month Khrys:yes:. It's funny when they walk that young as they look too tiny to be doing it..lol. Anyway, nice to learn more about you both.

Prudie: Glad you came back in and posted. Sounds like Hughie is forging ahead still. Have you rushed out and bought gates for the stairs yet? I was a nervous wreck at my SIL's house when the middle kids were young. She had a flight of almost perpendicular stairs and I was terrified that one of the kids would go down head first:eek:. Thankfully we don't have any in our house.
That onesidedness must feel really strange when you are engorged..lol. Bummer about your job..but hey, more time with Hugh which is cool. Hopefully there will be just the perfect job waiting for you when you are ready.
Don't be a stranger..come back and post soon.

Sai: I just loved the pics of Avari, particularly the first one..I laughed! That hat and the matching slippers..she just looked so sweet.
Who was the other bub in the pics?
I just love Port Macquarie..want to move up that way one day soon. My dad told my dh the other day that he is going to sell up his place in Laurieton and live on the road. That bothers me at his age but I think he feels we haven't been coming up enough so he has no reason to have a home base:no:. Just can't seem to get up there any more than we do..petrol/kids/illnesses etc.
Shame the weather was so lousy for you. Did you manage a trip to the beach when it did fine up so Avari could experience the sand and water?

Jo: Yikes..food allergy can cause that? Hope you can isolate whatever's making Andi bleed and hope it never happens again..poor bub.
I am so not looking forward to toilet training again..lol. How is it going? My first two did fine but Selia was a difficult one..we are still working on bedwetting now (poor little darling). Just hope Dane is an easy one to train.

Bec: Good luck with the gardening. If this gorgeous spring weather holds out over the weekend we intend to dig the compost into the beds and get some spring flowers and vegies in (bought loads of different seeds the other day), plus lay some stepping stones along the sideway.
Have you managed to catch up on any lost sleep lately? Gotta be really hard getting up that many times overnight. Was Max an easy sleeper? They can be so different though..Dane sleeps less than any of my others did but thankfully he is back to 8:30pm til 6am. I just have to ensure I get to bed early enough to enjoy it.

Hello to Louise, DJ..and anyone else who hasn't posted for a bit. Hope you are all well.

Cruising along here. Dane is sitting really well now.
He is also rolling over and back again (something he stopped doing for a few months) and just this week has started sleeping on his side.
He isn't crawling yet but practices getting onto his knees and putting his bum up in the air..just needs to learn to push up on his hands at the same time. So he is about three months behind the average bub in here but is getting there.

Trialled him with egg and with peanut butter in the last few days and *thankfully* no adverse reaction to either. I know he is fine with cow's milk too as I have used it on his cereal for the past 4mths. I gave him a lump of chicken the other day but he wasn't quite sure of it..but wolfed down the roast pork and vegies on father's day. I cut his food up fairly fine but still leave chunky bits and he is coping with it really well.

OK..have spent far too much time on this post and need to get some washing out as the day is just superb.
Hugs to all you lovely mummies. Hope you are having a fab day.

Amy
*can't put my smilie in my sig as one too many emoticons..blow! Imagine me smiling.

[alphafemale2901]

Hi chicks

I'm a tired grumpy old bag today. Koby has been sooky and reluctant to sleep.

Amy - thats the result I got CIN3. The gyno did a visual but thats it. I'm not going to bother ringing him I'm just going to see the new doc that I've been seeing and get another smear and take it from there. Start again you know.

Sai - those pics are really cute. I love the slippers and beanie.

Sam - The Kobster is gorgeous but tired and moody. Howz your gorgeous gorgeous little man?

Sniper - We went out to PunkyDiva's place today for a=our usual meet-up. A newbie to the group just had a baby last Thursday and she was meant to be coming to show off her gorgeous girl, but she didn't make it, which was disappointing.

Katesmate - Great that you're getting the digestive thingy sorted for Andi and woot woot for the toilet training.

Pixie - Yay for the gardening. Go girl.

Prudie - Hi, welcome back.

Khrys - Gosh, chickens in the city. Better than having to buy caged eggs though for sure.

Sorry again for the slightly lacking personals. I'm just so tired and blaaaaah. I hope I didn't miss anyone.

Enjoy the evening ladies.

Sarah ♥ ♥ ♥

[Ys_Woman]

Amy - thats the result I got CIN3.
I don't understand how they make their determinations but when our gp saw it was CIN3 she said it was not a good result and had Brittany in pronto with the specialist. Within a few days of seeing the specialist she was in having a lletz procedure where they scraped away most of her cervix. He was really cool too because whilst under the anaesthesia he did keyhole to check for endometriosis, found heaps, and cleaned out as much of it as he could find at the time.
Anyway, I digress, I am glad you are getting a second opinion. I hope you can get in really soon as a CIN3 is not a favourable result.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[xlouxloux]

Yoo hoo :wave: Been keeping busy lately, well Alyssa has been keeping me busy ehehe, shes pulling herself up on everythinggg and getting WAY too confident letting go and we've had a few falls but nothing serious just yet its so hard cos we have tiles so i dont want to leave her alone but if i sit her on the rug she immediatly goes to the couchs n pulls herself up :rolleyes:. Shes having a real rough time with the teething at the moment, 2 have popped up but i have a sneeky feeling theres at least another 1 on its way as shes chomping her fingers on the side and really unsettled were also having around 3 yuck nappies a day...blerk! hehe
She had huge sleeps today, 2 hrs then 1hr45min n both times i had to wake her up i felt mean but eeps cant let her sleep forever hehe. hopefully she sleeps okay tonight!

On monday i went over to my friends for a lil visit, today we had mothers group in the park n tomorrow im going to whiteman park for a picnic yay :D oh and Thurs i have a shopping trip planned. I think next week i will have a stay at home week lol

We have made a lil ground with getting our flights re organised. Thai airways told our agent no but we persisted and they have now said send us a detailed email of everything that happened and keep ur agent out of it pretty much. But hopefully we will be able to sort something out between them. Mums not handled this very well, i think its shocked her alot and shes taking awhile to get over it, bit worried about her so i told her she should go talk to her counsellor at work (shes seen her before) because shes hardly sleeping n worrying herself sick. Might have to treat her at the weekend :)

Ill get to personals now wooo

[xlouxloux]

Jo - so glad to hear that Andi's poos have gone back to normal and ur on the road to discovering what caused it. Must be a huge relief. How is her hair going? bet ull be getting close to the first haircut now Alyssa's seems to be growing infront of my eyes lately so weird seeing her bauldy pics from only 5 months ago.

Bec - go you! gosh i cant stand being in the garden for more than 15mins and when i do garden i go overboard and trim the bushes down to stumps haha. how are u coping with the lil sleep? ive had a few moments of thinkin 'i cant do this anymore' but then ill have a bath or a cuppa n feel a lil better but jeeez i hope it gets better soon! *sympathy hugs* we'll get through it!! hehe

Amy - Sounds like Dane has come along in leaps and bounds lately he will pushing himself forward in no time. Good on ya trying peanut butter, im yet to brave that one always want to wait until someone else does it then i will, might give it a go on the weekend when im not home alone hehe

Prue - yay for u dropping in! Gosh Hugh sounds like hes a real go getter! I think we have another contender for the first Dec bub who walks ooo exciting. no wonder its been awhile he must keep u really busy. Bummer about him refusing one boob, how odd it must feel for u.

Sai - I think ill keep calling u Sai as ill be too confused with 2 Sarah's hehe and i like Sai (where did u come up with ur nick ?) Sorry to hear that ur holiday was rainy but those pics are oh so adorable! She is beautiful and looks like such a happy lil bub.

Jackie - glad to hear im not the only one whos having a crazily busy week this week. glad to hear that ur mum is recovering well and i bet she will be very greatful for ur quiche. Definatly with u on it taking ages to get back to sleep when bubs wake in the night. Does Odette chat happily when she wakes? Alyssa yells for me impatiently haha doh

Sarah - hope u feel better soon hun, it can take it out of u when bubs are unsettled. hope u have a good nights sleep tonight and wake up feeling refreshed and back like urself again.

Khrys - sorry to hear ur DP isnt helping much but good on u for voicing how u feel and hopefully he takes it on board and helps u out more. The chickens sound fun, id love some but alas we have no where to put them.

Sam - u shy??? neverrrr hehehe nah i totally understand its so easy to be outgoing on here. i still get a lil overwhelmed in social situations. Good on ya going to a perth meet though and glad to hear u had fun. Yippieee for Caden saying mum!! such a wonderful feeling and one im sure we will remember forever :goodvibes: and waving! sounds like hes been busy learning lately hehe does ur DH have any new blogs up of the C man?
oh just read ur questions, we dont have a playpen here i think Alyssa would get very frustrated in one she likes to explore. shes gotten into a few things (cat biscuits mostly) but ill just tell her no and if she persists i move them away. So far its not been an issue hope we can get away without too much baby proofing hehe

GAH! what a mission!!! going to do Sam's trick and copy it before i post this just incase the bubhub monster decides to gobble it up.
Hope everyones having a lovely peaceful nights sleep! (can someone please wish me the same thing hehe!)

Luv yas :flowerz:

[sniper wolf]

have a good peaceful sleep loulou! for tonight that is.

hello people!:flowerz:

[sniper wolf]

sniper wolf:
Sounds like your week will be busy one. Have you found things to occupy yourself with when dh goes away?
Hope those chooks are letting Odette sleep. It will likely end up being a white noise to her and she will sleep through their clucking.
How are the swimming lessons going?

oh yeah heeeeaps of things to do- have to check my sick mother and ferry food and other things to her, have to do some work at home, have mother's group late thurs arvo, will be going to bed between 9 and 10 so to be ready for her 5:30 wakeups. DF will be back early saturday in time for the swimming lessons- which are going very well thanks- she's a lot better now in the changing times- previously she would freak out a bit- but she's adapted well. she goes under the water and all that stuff. the class is now full of babies with only a few older than her. there's a very young (she was prem) 7 month and a couple around odette's age. all good, i think it's paying off and allowing her to be more comfortable around other people.


Cruising along here. Dane is sitting really well now.
He is also rolling over and back again (something he stopped doing for a few months) and just this week has started sleeping on his side.
He isn't crawling yet but practices getting onto his knees and putting his bum up in the air..just needs to learn to push up on his hands at the same time. So he is about three months behind the average bub in here but is getting there.

odette isnt crawling either but doing double rolls and spending a lot of time on her side propped up. i think the frustration of not moving is really getting to her at times- does Dane feel it?

thinking of trialling a pork snag and some beans/peas or something for odette over the next few days...:)

[sai]

Amy - I hope your Dad is ok if he sells his house and starts a never ending road trip. I managed to take Avari to the beach on the way home, but she was asleep and woke up 'cause I decided to take another footprint in sand photo (I really am silly sometimes thinking she'd sleep through it) the other bub in the pics is the 4month old bub of the friends we were visiting in port.
Go Dane with the sitting and getting on his knees. he'll be running around before you know it, I'm a bit scared of the walking/running phase here 'cause there is alot of glass in this house and none of it is safety glass -oh dear.

Sarah - hope Koby slept for you last night and is not to sooky today.

Khrys - Glad playgroup was great, we have been going to one on wednesdays but next term they're combining with the monday group so I'm a little nervous (I'm a bit shy and get nervous meeting new people) but hopefully it will all be ok and it will free me up for the 'babes in arms' wednesday movies, if I ever get to a session -hehe.
Where abouts in sydney are you??
Sorry I'm no good with sleep suggestions, I'm lucky if Avari has a sleep during the day (for longer than 10mins) lately she has started a bit of a cat nap pattern one for about 10-15mins in the morning and another in the afternoon. Sometimes when she wont sleep at night I'll lie her in my bed next to me and give her a cuddle until she sleeps maybe that might work for you??

Louise - are multiple poo nappies a sign of teething??? am just wondering 'cause we still have no teeth here but she has had several days with more than one yuck nappy and she is dribbling for England. Perhaps it is teeth??
sounds like you have a big week planned hope it's fun, also hope all the Thailand stuff gets sorted out well for you, I can't believe they let you board that plane knowing the problems at the destination, so ridiculous.

Jackie - I know, Avari is looking more like a little girl than a baby every day, way too grown up already. Can you let us know how Odette goes with the sasuage and beans, are you going to go with green beans or beans like baked beans?? Avari loves lentils so I've been thinking about trying some kind of baked bean mash. Hope your Mum gets better soon and glad to hear the swimming is going well, I'm wondering if I should book Avari in for next term or do you think you can teach them a bit yourself, I just hate cold pools that's why I've been putting it off.


Not much happening here today, we just bought a slow cooker on sale and so I'm attempting to be domestic and cook Irish stew in it, am now thinking that when spring kicks in stew might not be my dinner of choice but I guess I can crack out the cooker again next winter?
Am happy to be Sai here rather than Sarah, as there are 2 Sarahs, actually there being more than one Sarah is an ongoing story of my life and the very reason I got called Sai in the first place, there were way to many Sarahs in my year at school so the short story is my friends came up with Sai and I still get called that depending on where someone knows me from. My DH and family call me both names.

Anyway bub has actually had a nap today and has now been asleep for nearly an hour :eek: she has a very runny nose so maybe that is causing the sleep??

Hi to all, hope everyone is having a lovely week. :babydust2:

[alphafemale2901]

Good arvo mummies

Its amazing what a good nights sleep and a great start to the day can do for shaking the grumpy old bag out of me.

I took Koby for some Pixie photos today. Thought I might as well use the voucher. I was surprised that all the pictures were really awesome. There wasn't a single on that I didn't want to buy, but at over $!000 for the package I had to restrain myself. I ended up getting the free one and buying 3 others.


Sarah ( there’s two Sarah’s yes?) – It’s too bad that Koby is being sooky and reluctant to sleep. Him and Kaitlyn must be talking to each other as she is the same for about two or three days now. It’s exhausting isn’t it!! It’s a good thing they’re so cute :p[/quote]

Oh right. I didn't realise there were two Sarah's. Now I know that the other one is Sai. Always a pleasure to know another Sarah.

Koby is doing much better today. He had almost a full 12 hour sleep over night and has been a bundle of joy all day so far. He's having a nap now after his exhausting photo shoot. I just keep thinking these tiresome days with the bubs are temporary and they usually pass after a few days or a week. I'm sure Kaitlyn is having just a few out of sorts days herself. I have no sugeestions abou making her have an arvo sleep. Sometimes if Koby is being difficult at nap time I just keep going in and turning on his musical mobile and telling him he really isn't happy enuogh to be getting up and socialising and eventually he wears himself out. If he's bawling his head off I get him up and comfort him, but as soon as he starts rubbing those little blue eyes of his, he's straight off to bed again. Why does it take kids so long to realise mummy knows best eh? My 13 year old still doesn't believe my ever wise word. *sigh*

[quote=xlouxloux;3028204]Sarah - hope u feel better soon hun, it can take it out of u when bubs are unsettled. hope u have a good nights sleep tonight and wake up feeling refreshed and back like urself again.

I'm feeling soooo much better today. I'm almost ashamed at what a grump I've been in the last few days. I'm definitely back to myself today.

Great news that you are starting to get somewhere with sorting out your holiday kerfuffle.

Happy Hump Day Sam, Amy, Jackie, Sai, Pixie, Prudie, Brodie, DJWebb. I hope you're all having a good one. I hope the sun is out in your neck of the woods. I hope you gorgeous babies and being angels for you today.


:smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[Sammilee]

does ur DH have any new blogs up of the C man?

Just a quick one, here's DH's latest >>> http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2008/09/dads-day.html

I'll be back a bit later to talk more and do some personals :wave:

[Ys_Woman]

CanadianMomma: I guess if your dh is shirking his baby duties you've gotta wonder why. What does he say? My poor overworked dh doesn't get the opportunity..lol.
It's rotten when they only have little naps. I had some issues with dd2 taking only 45 min naps as a bub. The MACH nurse suggested I not accept her waking early, that I go in and do a quick version of the bedtime routine (no picking up though), avoid eye contact, be really matter of fact and if it was a case of separation anxiety maybe hum and put away washing in her roomm make noise in the kitchen etc. so she knew I was still around. It worked in our case. Hope you can find something that works with Kaitlyn.

xlouxloux: Geez hon, how awful that your mum is feeling so anxious about the failure of the trip. She must have really been looking forward to it. Hope the airlines can come up with an acceptable compensation and your mum can see that counsellor.
How did your visit with your dad go? Has he headed back overseas yet? Bet he went with a heart full of pride for his granddaughter. Is she the first grandchild?
Wow but Alyssa is forging on ahead at full steam. Have you locked all the cupboards yet? lol. Hear you braggin on the hair:D. Actually Dane's hair had a huge growth spurt, check it out:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52442779379776 84114
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Alpha: You must feel human after that good sleep (says she who went to bed at 2am this morning *eeek*). Life always looks that bit brighter when you've had sleep and the sun is shining. Glad it is shining over your way too.
What a fantastic overnighter Koby had..hope that is now the norm.
Couldn't believe the price of the pics:eek:, actually first time I have heard someone say the Pixie Photo's were worth buying. You must have struck someone who actually had photographic experience:thumbsup:. So you gonna share when they come back?

sniper wolf: How long a recovery period does your mum have? Bet she needs help with almost everything and is probably getting frustrated that she is so limited. Cool she has her daughter close at hand during this time.
That's lovely that Odette is not only enjoying swimming but getting in some social exposure too. That's why I let all the snotty nosed six and seven yr olds hang over Dane's pram and coo at him when I drop the kids to school..:laughing:..stop him being so shy.
Not sure if boybee is frustrated on the floor, perhaps that is part of his not liking tummy time. I guess once he figures out how to move he won't be so against being down there.

Sai: I do silly things like you did with Avari at the beach..lol. Did you get the pic in the end though?
Go the slow cooker:yelclap: I love them. Pity my family are not big on stew cause I could eat it all year round. So how is that Irish Stew smelling?hehehe..that's the only problem..the smell can drive you insane hour after hour..yum!
Went to try Dane on baked beans the other day but only had the ham flavoured ones so gave him tinned tom/cheese spag instead as it had no colours/flavours. He loved it.
Hope those teeth pop through soon.

Best off..got a wriggly boybee on my lap and it is making it difficult to type.
Will post pics of the medieval party when the photographer gives the hostess the pics.

Hugs to all,
Amy:)

[xlouxloux]

Picnic was cancelled as it chose to be overcase and cold today (first day in about 2 weeks...doh!) instead went to the shops n i picked up a cute outfit from Cotton On kids and the sequel to the book im reading at the moment.

Sai - Apparently teething can cause like diarhea type poos and also a runny nose. Maybe ur in for some teethies soon? Yay for Avari having a longer sleep than usual for u! Alyssa just woke from a 1hr nap...unusual for her lol

Sarah - glad u feel better today and yay for Koby letting u have a good sleep, such a kind boy! and no need to be ashamed we all get grumpy its part of being a lady hehe

Jackie - hehe thankyou! last night was better so i feel awake today, still got the dark bags though so hot. Sounds like Odette is coming along in her swimming, how do u feel putting her underwater? i was so nervous at first hehe but they gotta learn sometime

Sam - love the pics on ur Dh's blog. The top Caden is wearing is adorable he does have some very cool clothes spunky dude hehe

Amy - Yeh mum was definatly looking forward to the holiday, shes run down, falling asleep on the couch at 8pm and just needs a break. The last 3 holidays now have fallen through for her, we booked a cruise but then i found out i was due to have bubs around that time, then she was going to go on a sailing boat but it ended up being fully booked, then Phuket. She feels better now were making progress to get another holiday booked though thank god. Yes dad has gone to France now to start his new job, havent heard from him since though. He is definatly a proud grandpappy and loves Alyssa so much. Its the first grandchild for both mine and xdps family so shes oober spoilt hehe
That pic of Dane made me crack up i definatly wasnt expecting that, he looks so serious too ehehe. Such a cutie though :)

Khrys - sorry i dont have many ideas for naps, does she cry as soon as u put her down to sleep? have u tried putting music on even leaving the light on n just letting her relax, almost like tricking her into sleeping rather than letting her know ur putting her to sleep. maybe put a soft toy in her cot that she likes? if shes tired she might play herself to sleep. Hope u find something that works for u its so frustrating when u know they are tired yet they fight it :rolleyes:

Well this post has taken far too long lol Alyssa woke up with another pooey nappy (#3 for today) had her bottle and is now reaking havok on the lounge room, shes learnt how to pull her toy bucket over so is going through finding the toys she likes best lol.

Enjoy ur Weds everyone:flowerz:

[pixiemum2]

Hi everyone,

Went for an interview for Max's child care centre today. It was more to go over paperwork. He can start asap but I will go in with him for a few times until he gets used to the place.

I really had to get some housework done today so I put Isabelle in the high chair and sprinkled cheerio's on the tray. She went mental on them and I think she even ate some :thumbsup:.

Oh and her top tooth is finally through :smiliedance:. Unfortunately the other top tooth is threatening to erupt now too. She has been too bad though.


Hi All, have been away visiting some friends in Port Macquarie for a few days, had a really nice time the only bummer was it rained and rained it cleared up as we were leaving?

Here are some pics:
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1767707&l=c5eb6&id=541686787
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1796393&l=bf1d1&id=541686787
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1796399&l=0b9bc&id=541686787
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1796396&l=fe0b8&id=541686787

sorry I haven't had a chance to catch up on what's been going on here, hope everyone is well!
Did notice a new name so Hi Khrys nice to meet you I'm Sarah (or Sai here) from Sydney my daughter's name is Avari.
I'll try and catch up on personals soon.

Hope everyone gets a nice sleep Gorgeous pics Sai!


Bec: Good luck with the gardening. If this gorgeous spring weather holds out over the weekend we intend to dig the compost into the beds and get some spring flowers and vegies in (bought loads of different seeds the other day), plus lay some stepping stones along the sideway.
Have you managed to catch up on any lost sleep lately? Gotta be really hard getting up that many times overnight. Was Max an easy sleeper? They can be so different though..Dane sleeps less than any of my others did but thankfully he is back to 8:30pm til 6am. I just have to ensure I get to bed early enough to enjoy it.

Hello to Louise, DJ..and anyone else who hasn't posted for a bit. Hope you are all well.

Cruising along here. Dane is sitting really well now.
He is also rolling over and back again (something he stopped doing for a few months) and just this week has started sleeping on his side.
He isn't crawling yet but practices getting onto his knees and putting his bum up in the air..just needs to learn to push up on his hands at the same time. So he is about three months behind the average bub in here but is getting there.
Haven't really caught up on sleep as she is still waking a lot. She is so unpredictable too. Some nights she will wake at 10:30pm and 4am. Some just once at midnight. Some nights she won't resettle some she will :hair:. Isabelle is making no attempt to crawl either. She can spin around in a circle on her tummy though. She doesn't pull up on things either. She is a much slower developer than Max was. We're going to get stuck into the vegie garden this weeken. Do you know if we still have time to plant spring vegies or are we too late and have to plant summer ones?




[quote=CanadianMomma;3027682]Hi all! Having a bit of a blah evening. DP isn’t exactly being overly helpful as of late and Kaitlyn just seems to be more active and getting in to more stuff everyday. By the time the evening comes I am worn a bit thin. Snapped poor DP’s head off for not helping more in the evenings unless I tell him to. Otherwise things are good. Had our second playgroup today and it was great. My mum’s group hasn’t been able to get together much as of late due to swimming lessons and work, etc so it’s good to meet some more people with little ones the same age as Kaitlyn.

Pixie – sounds like you’ll be busy in the garden! I was just thinking today that I need to get some mulch to put on the garden and try and tackle some weeds.My DH is exactly the same and I also blasted him recently for never offering to help. Why do they always wait until we scream at them for help :banghead:. I'm thinking of starting Max at a playgroup soon too. Glad you enjoy it. Were the other mums welcoming and friendly?


Bec - go you! gosh i cant stand being in the garden for more than 15mins and when i do garden i go overboard and trim the bushes down to stumps haha. how are u coping with the lil sleep? ive had a few moments of thinkin 'i cant do this anymore' but then ill have a bath or a cuppa n feel a lil better but jeeez i hope it gets better soon! *sympathy hugs* we'll get through it!! hehe
I'm the opposite, I love gardening. I've had plenty of those moments but unfortunatley we just have to keep slogging along and try to remember that it doesn't last too much longer.


Any suggestions for a little angel that has started refusing her afternoon sleeps no matter what I try?? She sleeps so well at night and in the am but the afternoons are full of screaming and more screaming. If I let her stay up she is too tired to eat at night but I don't think I can take too many more days of listening to her scream the afternoon away!! No amount of patting, rocking or singing works. At night and in the am I just put her in her bed and leave and she sleeps... why is the afternoon so different? I KNOW she is tired, she was falling asleep on my shoudler on her way to bed??!!!You could try strecthing her out in the morning and making her morning nap later. Sometimes Isabelle will have a quick catnap on the boob if she can't quite make it to bedtime. I have to wake her though so she will go down at 7pm.


Not much happening here today, we just bought a slow cooker on sale and so I'm attempting to be domestic and cook Irish stew in it, am now thinking that when spring kicks in stew might not be my dinner of choice but I guess I can crack out the cooker again next winter?
I was going to buy a slow cooker recently too. MIL gave me her mothers old crock pot (is that what they are called?). You know the big orange metal pots covered in enamel. I do casseroles in that and it is the best!


Good arvo mummies

Its amazing what a good nights sleep and a great start to the day can do for shaking the grumpy old bag out of me.

I took Koby for some Pixie photos today. Thought I might as well use the voucher. I was surprised that all the pictures were really awesome. There wasn't a single on that I didn't want to buy, but at over $!000 for the package I had to restrain myself. I ended up getting the free one and buying 3 others.
Glad you are feeling better. I feel awful on no sleep too. I've have been thinking about getting some Pixie photo's done too. I don't think I could afford it though. I hope they turned out ok.

Best be off :wave:

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Well, what a wet and gloomy day here. And typical, we've had such gorgeous weather for the past coupla weeks, but the weekend when I'm going away for a girlie weekend the weather has to get all yuck! Oh well, I'm sure us girls will still have a blast. I am soooooooooo looking forward to it, tho' of course I'll miss my lil' man so so much! (and yeah, I'll miss DH a bit too :D). It will be interesting to see how DH copes with being 'home alone' for 2 nights with Caden. I'm sure DH secretly thinks I have it easy looking after Caden. Little does he know, huh? He'll soon realise that he has no time to himself, even if he wants to go pee Caden will be whinging wanting his attention! Hahaha!

Bec - Yay for getting Max into childcare!!! I bet that will help you immensely. And yay for Isabelle's top tooth coming thru! Has the other one to match the first come thru yet? I bet all that tooth activity hasn't helped her on the sleep front. And all this talk of gardening. I must admit I'm one that isn't too fond of digging in the dirt. I do it 'coz it has to be done, and I'm house proud and all, but doesn't mean I enjoy it LOL!

Louise - Bummer about the cancellation of your picnic. And yeah, what's with this weather? Like I mentioned above, I'm going down to Margaret River tomorrow for the weekend, and of course it has to be wet and horrible! Oh well, it won't stop us from having a good time (I must remember not to drink too much :D). I had to giggle at your description of Alyssa tipping out her toys, Caden does that here too. I have a bag of toys that I keep in the lounge room and he loves 'commando shuffling' over to it and tipping the bag upside down to watch all the toys fall out. And then instead of playing with the toys he sucks on the bag... haha!

Amy - OMG! That pic of Dane, so so funny!!! I definitely was not expecting that. I take it that's the infamous wig from the party? Oh la la! Can't wait to see the pics of you and DH all dressed up.

Sarah - Glad to hear that you got a good night's sleep the other night. It's amazing the power of a good night's sleep. And yeah, how expensive are Pixi Photos? I took Caden along when he was about 8 weeks old or so (used the free voucher from the Bounty Bag). I must admit I wasn't overly impressed with the final results. Maybe I got someone who had little or no experience, or maybe I'm just spoilt with all the pics that DH takes of Caden. Either way, I got my one free pic and didn't buy any others. But glad to hear that you had some great ones to choose from. And sorry to hear about the dentist. That's one reason I don't go (often). I reckon they'll alway find work to do. If I'm not in pain then I reckon all is good!

Sai (or the 'other' Sarah ;)) - Those pics are gorgeous! Avari is really growing up. That was the first thing I noticed. And I loved the hat and matching booties, so so cute! Bummer about the rain on your hols, but it sounds like you guys still had a great time. Good luck with the amalgamation of your playgroup. I know what you mean about meeting new people. I'm very similar. I call myself shy (even tho' others say I'm not). I think it's just that I prefer to take a 'back seat' when I first meet people, you know, I like to check out people dynamics and suss out where I 'fit' in IYKWIM. So yeah, I can definitely understand where you're coming from.

Khrys - I can totally understand your pain about the day time sleeps. It happens here too. Caden goes down very easily in the morning, but come the arvo, no way! To begin with he use to be so so grumpy as he was tired but for some reason he just wouldn't go down for a nap. He wouldn't even fall asleep in my arms. It was like he thought he was missing out on something if he sleeped :rolleyes:. Now tho' he seems to be use to the lack of napping in the arvo and is fine. Probably not much help to you LOL! But just thought I'd share that even if Kaitlyn doesn't go down she may eventually get use to the no sleeps in the arvo and be fine.

Jackie - Wow, sounds like a very busy week planned! The time will fly by and before you know it your DF will be back home. That's great to hear that your mum is on the road to recovery after her op. And have you tried the sausage yet? Last weekend when we had the bbq at my folks I tried Caden on a bit of beef sausage (you know, took out some of the middle of a sausage and mashed it up a bit with a fork). He wasn't keen on it at all. I can't blame him tho' as I'm not a fan of the ol' snagger.

Well, Caden is getting grumpy here so I better get going. Hi to those that I didn't get to personals. I hope everyone has a fab Thursday. I'll try and pop on later tonight for a quick one before I head away for the weekend.

Until later, take care.

Sam... :flowerz:

[sniper wolf]

Khrys (wow no vowels) - well only speaking from my situation and about my baby- but odette gave away her late arvo sleeps recently and now has 3 sleeps a day. She always sleep fairly well in her own bed, if she started not doing it though and being cranky as a result- then i'd go out and do things to take her mind of it - she rarely gets upset if there's new stuff to see and can also fall alseep in the car. I have a fairly laissez faire attitude to sleep- if she doesnt want to then i can't force her. although the tiredness is a problem- guess i'd persist a bit or leave it for a few days and try again. they change all the time these babies. does she have a wind up mobile to look at when going to sleep?

sai- yet to try the sausage. and was just thinking green beans. she has had baked beans twice and quite liked them too. as for the swimming- all it is at present is 'water confidence'- not actually swiming. i think you could definitely take her in (odette only lasts 25-30 mins though) although it's good ot have backup with the changing. are there any classes where you are? what about adult ed? we go to a heated pool, it's around 30 odd degrees.

alpha- wow expensive photos- i'll tell them to go jump. we had the people from the hospital who did the portrait shots ring us up a few times to follow up- they're keen that mob. that cost $130 for a few shots- they were nice though- don't need them these days though. Hope your day is going ok.

Amy- well recovery is around 6 weeks until she can drive (apparently- seems a bit soon but ok, i guess???). she's actually fine and can do a fair bit of stuff except hang washing out, do washing up, clean house that kind of thing. took her a quiche yesterday and made her some salads to go with it. she's ok, she's got a lot of determination and has never been the sort to sit around and mope. lot of get up and go- despite having no idea about computers (what hub? who bub?) I think Dane may have a career in a Def Leppard or Guns and Roses tribute band!

loulou- well i dont out her under DF does - but yeah I get a bit nervous watching, but the instructor has done this before- odette copes well with it, doesnt ever have a problem with water tipped on her face in the bath. Gee your mum has had a bad run with these holidays- what luck!

i'm going to submit this now and come back to the others in a bit.

[sniper wolf]

and she's down to bed for the night at 5:50pm. earliest bedtime ever- this is because she'd been up since 1pm. damn mother's group. she used to be able to sleep at 3:30 or so, no more - anyway hopefully i wont be up at 3am tomorrow.

Bec- yay for childcare- I really hope it works for you. A coupla mothers in my mothers group are struggling with the solids thing- i think the main thing to do at this stager is to keep offering her a wide variety of food. hopefully something at some point will take. Hope you get a good sleep tonight.

Sam- no snags yet- to be honest i'm not that keen on it as they are sooooo damn fatty. wow have a great time on your weekend away- you deserve it- have a few for me/us!!!! I wonder if your DH will take a million pics of Caden in different settings while you're away- has he got anything planned?

well very quiet one here tonight- will microwave some quiche and make a salad- I have a tv show taped from last night and I think it will be bed around 9pm.

exciting huh? well it's fine by me, one has to be prepared in case it's an early morning wakeup, and as I'm going solo, don't want to get caught short.

wish i had a good book going though, i flew through the last (very very trashy) one...
have a good evening peoples! almost friday - HOORAY!

[xlouxloux]

Eveningssss. I have a cold :( sinus' are all blocked n my head just feels like its swelling will be taking some sudafed soon n going off to bed i also use medic room spray from makers of lemsip....so nice clears nose within seconds.
I went shopping with some friends today (again i know...gah!) got some cheap pjs for Alyssa from cotton on kids ($5 woo) and some sunnies for me and a dress ooo feeling so girlyyyy (before bubs i was definatly not a girly girl....kinda did the whole punk/emo thing for awhile ;))
Alyssa is doing alright, im a lil worried about her crawling as she crawled normally for like a day now she does this hobble type thing (will attatch a link to a vid i did of it...just want others opinions of it cos i duno if its 'normal')) shes getting so fast though and as soon as i go into the bathroom to run her bath she starts coming n ill turn around n shes in the doorway, bubs loves her bath! hehe

Heres the vid hope everyone can see it as its on my facebook:

http://vupload.new.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=34538827391

Jackie - wow u still get 3 sleeps, go Odette! we've been on 2 for ages now cant even remember when she dropped the 3rd. Hope u dont get a 3am wake up call tonight! As for good books what r u into ? i just started this awesome series by Stephanie Meyer about vampries (lil obsession of mine lol) really enjoying it nearly finished book 1 'Twilight' and i only started on Friday lol

Bec - glad the childcare visit went well and yay for Cherios apparently thats the most common first food for bubs in America (go Oprah). Hows the teething going? i just got reccomended a natural relief, its tablets that disolve on bubs tongue n apparently works really well. Hylands teething relief tablets if ur interested, reasonable price around 8bux for 120 tabs :)

Sam - hope u have a fantastic time down in Margaret River!!! Relax and enjoy the wineries i bet ur DH will have some great boy time with Caden and definatly get an insite to what ur days are like!

Gah guna drug myself up n head to bed have a good one lovlies :goodvibes:

[alphafemale2901]

Good morning Dec 07 mummies. :sunshine:


Couldn't believe the price of the pics, actually first time I have heard someone say the Pixie Photo's were worth buying. You must have struck someone who actually had photographic experience:thumbsup:. So you gonna share when they come back?


Yeah I've heard a lot of not so good things about Pixie photos too, so I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised with the results though.

Can't wait to see the party pics. I bet you looked awesome.


Sarah - glad u feel better today and yay for Koby letting u have a good sleep, such a kind boy! and no need to be ashamed we all get grumpy its part of being a lady hehe


Thanks hun. I actually had a great day yesty. DH took the day off work. He's been working 18 hour days for the last week and just decided he missed his family too much to go to work yesty. We spent quality time together which seems to be a rarity these days.


Went for an interview for Max's child care centre today. It was more to go over paperwork. He can start asap but I will go in with him for a few times until he gets used to the place.

I went and checked out a childcare centre yesty too. I'm going back to study next year and have to do a full-time placement in first semester. My mum will help out most of the time but Wednesday she plays tennis and she also has quite the social life too. I also figure it won't hurt to give Koby some structured time in the company of lots of kids his age once a week. I did a thorough examination of the centre and talked to a lot of workers. I feel good about the place I visited. One things for sure, I'm not putting Koby into an ABC centre.


Oh and her top tooth is finally through :smiliedance:. Unfortunately the other top tooth is threatening to erupt now too. She has been too bad though.

Yay for the tooth. I hope the other one doesn't give her too much trouble.

Koby is making no attempt to crawl either. I'm not worrying about it. He's a stubborn soul. He'll do what he wants when he feels like it and he's as strong as an ox so I don't think theres anything to worry about.



My DH is exactly the same and I also blasted him recently for never offering to help. Why do they always wait until we scream at them for help :banghead:.

I can't remember how many arguments we've had over his liesure time when he's at home. He has become a lot more helpful lately, so I think he's starting to get it. I know he works hard when he's at work, but I work bl00dy hard too here with all the kids.



Glad you are feeling better. I feel awful on no sleep too. I've have been thinking about getting some Pixie photo's done too. I don't think I could afford it though. I hope they turned out ok.

I seem to be catching up on the sleep I lost earlier in the week. The Pixie photos were great but yes very expensive. I could only afford a couple so I picked the best ones.


Well, what a wet and gloomy day here. And typical, we've had such gorgeous weather for the past coupla weeks, but the weekend when I'm going away for a girlie weekend the weather has to get all yuck! Oh well, I'm sure us girls will still have a blast. I am soooooooooo looking forward to it, tho' of course I'll miss my lil' man so so much! (and yeah, I'll miss DH a bit too :D). It will be interesting to see how DH copes with being 'home alone' for 2 nights with Caden. I'm sure DH secretly thinks I have it easy looking after Caden. Little does he know, huh? He'll soon realise that he has no time to himself, even if he wants to go pee Caden will be whinging wanting his attention! Hahaha!

Oh you lucky girl. I'm sure you'll have a ripper weekend regardless of the weather, and I'm sure DH will see how exhausting it is to look after Caden.

Sarah - Glad to hear that you got a good night's sleep the other night. It's amazing the power of a good night's sleep. And yeah, how expensive are Pixi Photos? I took Caden along when he was about 8 weeks old or so (used the free voucher from the Bounty Bag). I must admit I wasn't overly impressed with the final results. Maybe I got someone who had little or no experience, or maybe I'm just spoilt with all the pics that DH takes of Caden. Either way, I got my one free pic and didn't buy any others. But glad to hear that you had some great ones to choose from. And sorry to hear about the dentist. That's one reason I don't go (often). I reckon they'll alway find work to do. If I'm not in pain then I reckon all is good![/quote]

Thanks hun. I'm surprised by how good the pics are myself. It made it really hard to choose a couple of good ones because there was no way I was buying the whole package at that price.

I know what you mean about the dentist. I avoid going often too and just send the kids, but I was feeling so confident that my teeth were healthy, and I had no pains either. What a slap in the face I got. I'm getting my jaw x-rayed tomorrow and going to book in for these bl00dy wisdom teeth for probly the following week. I figure I might as well get it over and done with.


alpha- wow expensive photos- i'll tell them to go jump. we had the people from the hospital who did the portrait shots ring us up a few times to follow up- they're keen that mob. that cost $130 for a few shots- they were nice though- don't need them these days though. Hope your day is going ok.

I know - outrageous. I have a few more vouchers, each will give me a free photo at the very least. I'm going to take all the kids next time and get a shot of them together. Maybe before Christmas to give a copy to the grandparents. Sound like you got a good deal with the hospital photos.

I hope your Mum is doing ok.


Eveningssss. I have a cold :( sinus' are all blocked n my head just feels like its swelling will be taking some sudafed soon n going off to bed i also use medic room spray from makers of lemsip....so nice clears nose within seconds.

Bring on the cold a flu drugs girl.


Alyssa is doing alright, im a lil worried about her crawling as she crawled normally for like a day now she does this hobble type thing (will attatch a link to a vid i did of it...just want others opinions of it cos i duno if its 'normal')) shes getting so fast though and as soon as i go into the bathroom to run her bath she starts coming n ill turn around n shes in the doorway, bubs loves her bath! hehe

Heres the vid hope everyone can see it as its on my facebook:

http://vupload.new.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=34538827391


Very cute.

Don't stress about the crawling Lou. She'll do whatever is easiest for her to get around I reckon.

Hiya everyone else.

I'm off to a girlfriends house today for coffee and chin-wagging. I hope DH isn't too late tonight coz I have to go and do shopping. I might go during the day though. I recently started sitting Koby in the seat of the trolly and he loves it. I hate those baby trolleys. They're not so easy to get big things (like nappies) in and out off. I'm looking forward to the weekend, although as usual it will be a busy one.

I'm taking Kenya out for lunch of Sunday. She's craving a bit of mum-daughter time, and so am I actually.

OK have a great weekend lovelies.

Sarah ♥ ♥ ♥

[sniper wolf]

loulou- i'm no expert but I wouldnt worry about that- that's just her thing- and it may only last for a while.... she looks pretty good to me- how good is no carpet at this time too! great outfit too! thanks for the tip on the book, I may check it out.

alpha- yeah i've started putting odette in the front of trolleys too- it's great but I must remeber to take a rusk or cruskit. have fun today!

I went to bed last night at 8:50pm. I think that was too early as i woke up and found it hard to get back to sleep at around 12:30. still, that much rest is a good thing.:thumbsup: the 7th tooth is now completely through, I assume the 8th will follow suit.

I am current at CD 18 - O occurred, i think at CD12- so I'm 6 DPO. Bit early for signs, but there aren't any anyways. So bit of a while to go yet.

have good fridays peoples.:flowerz:

[alphafemale2901]

I am current at CD 18 - O occurred, i think at CD12- so I'm 6 DPO. Bit early for signs, but there aren't any anyways. So bit of a while to go yet.

Still dunno what all the acronyms mean, but I know where its heading and I say GO SISTA !!!


:smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[pixiemum2]

Sniper wolf - 6DPO! Have you POAS yet?

[sniper wolf]

alpha- dpo= days past ovulation, cd= cycle day, O= ovulation

pixie- nah, 6 dpo is way too early (isn't it?). I don't plan to anyway, unless AF is late (because I am usually clockwork within 2-3 days or so.

I really don't think it will lead to anything, and a winter baby - with night feeds etc - :babydust2:brrrr! would be waaaay more convenient in summer. although the one plus is that I would be a year younger according to the NT test and so it would come back with way better odds.

what are people up to this weekend?

[xlouxloux]

Evening everyone :) Had a very lazy day today, bubs and i stayed in our pjs alll day (with the expection of shower n bath times) but it was great, my cold came out last night so i felt rubbish from 5pm onwards but by the grace of some holy figure Alyssa let me sleep! i didnt hear a peep from her till 615am. So i feel so much better today but still quite tired and weak hence the lazy day even managed to get a nap in when Alyssa went down in the morning. We skipped swimming cos she was tired and i was in no state to get cold.
My mums staying at a friends tomorrow night (shes visiting n having dinner n its about 40mins away so shes staying over which is good she will have fun) so i have a friend coming over for a movie night, id be too scared by myself (sookie!)
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend

Thanks for ur comments on her crawling i just worry as everyone says 'wow ive never seen a baby crawl like that' even my mum! n im like hmm is it normal? is she going to develop strange? aaah hehe

Sarah - hope u had a great day with ur friend! i love getting together with friends for a chinwag makes u feel like ur not so isolated looking after bubs hehe. How special that ur spending some time with Kenya, nice and grown up activity too i bet she will love it.

Jackie - the early night sounds great, i wish i could sleep that early, i think 10 is an early night hehe n since reading this new series its more like 11.30 oops! Agree with Sarah, not quite sure what all the abreviations mean but looking forwrad to hearing the news :)

Bec - no idea what that means hehe asuming its something to do with a pregnancy test? am i even close? hehe hope uve had a good day :)

[pixiemum2]

Sniper wolf - I was thinking in the shower this morn that yeah 6DPO is to early to POAS. I had it in my mind that it was 6 days past your AF due date :rolleyes:. I always waited until I was overdue too.

Louise - POAS - pee on a stick ;). I love pyjama days! I couldn't watch the video as I am not a member of facebook :(.

[xlouxloux]

Bec - oooh ahaha didnt think it was an abreev for that :o im not so educated on trying to get preg. I fell preg when i missed my pill for 4 days (ran out and was working full time n my drs wouldnt get me in later) really didnt think it was possible, heard that it took like 2 weeks for the pill to get our ur system..obviously not hehe always been happy since finding out i was pg though pleasent suprise

Having a cleaning day today, lots of washing to be done (hope the rain b00gers off soon) and floors need mopping woohoo. Xdp is over at the moment playing with Alyssa things have improved alot lately hes been being considerate of me n just seems to have turned a corner. Not thinking about the future though what happens happens just happy that things are civil for bubs sake.

[alphafemale2901]

Hey chicks

Went to get my teeth x-rayed today in preparation for getting thos two stupid wisdom teeth out. Grrrr.

Its a beautiful day here and windy as billy-oh, so I'm doing some washing.

SS is going off to get his ear pierced this arvo. He wanted me to do it, but I thought he would squeal and skirm so he's going to the local hairdresser with DH.

DD is lounging around and looking forward to us going out for lunch tomorrow. DS is chatting away in bed. I can't believe he's not asleep yet and he's had his big pooey nappy changed so I guess he's enjoying the company of his soft-toys.

Sniper - thanks for the abbreviation info hun. Whatever happens will happen right. It is pretty brrrr feeding in winter. I did that with DD.

Lou - of course she is developing normally sweety. Shes just doing whatever is easiest I reckon. Koby is a lazy one. He doesn't roll from back to front. He has, so I know he can do it, he just choses not to. He certainly isn't showing any signs of wanting to crawl. Don't let anyone put doubts into your mind.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

[sai]

Sam - hope the break is a good one and that you have fun.

Jackie - have you found another good book yet? I hate to admit it but I'm loving the trashy chick literature these days and bad biographies I just finished Stori Telling (Tori Spelling) :D, it was a good laugh. I just can't seem to deal with anything heavy at the moment.
Had to look up all the acronyms (I got a bit lost) too exciting if another is on the way!

Louise - :laughing: go the emo phase (but in my day, way back when, an emo was a goth even when they weren't as heavy as a goth) I went through a hippy thing, my clothes all tie dyed by me and plaits in my hair with bells and beads -hmmmm I think my current organic food obsession is a side effect from those days.
I think the crawling vid is cute, a friend of mines bub crawled by jumping along on her knees, it was a bit scary to watch but the Dr said it was ok.
Hope the cold clears up soon. Glad things are going better with your xdp.

Sarah - Glad to hear Koby likes the trolly, I have been considering giving that a go for a while now, while I was away I picked up one of those trolly covers (I know the very thing I said there was no way I was going to get, but then I ended up grossed out after seeing a kid fully licking and sucking on a trolly) So I'm keen to see if she'll happily sit there or if she'll scream, Koby liking it gives me hope.
Bummer about the wisdom teeth, if it makes you feel any better I wish they would take mine out, they have been coming through on and off for 10yrs now, the dentist has done an xray and says they all fit so they're staying, I've even gone for 2nd & 3rd opinion, all say they fit they stay, so deal with the 10yr teething -:hissy:, my DH had his removed a couple of years ago and he says it was so great, he didn't realise how much they were hurting him until they were gone and it stopped.
Hope the Mum daughter day goes well with Kenya.


Had to go and vote today then spent the rest of the day sorting out the verandah, we're putting up a bamboo screen 'cause it's a story up and only has a low rail, so figured we need to keep bub on the verandah not over the edge. There were so many spider webs and I started cleaning the windows and french doors, I seemed to smear dirt all over them so I'll have to do it again tomorrow -aghhh
I'm not a fan of all this reno stuff wish I had millions and could pay someone else to do it! :yes:
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.:babydust2:

[Ys_Woman]

Sorry lovelies but I haven't felt too chatty lately..just very flat.
Brittany leaves for QLD on Wednesday..enough said.
All are well here. Dane is so peppy since he became well..sitting heaps and chatty (no 'mum-mum-mum' yet though).
He was welcomed into our church today..blessed/christened/baptised (whatever you want to call it). He wore the same outfit that Lachlan and Selia wore for theirs ..very surprised it fit him as it is a 000:eek:. We should have organised it months ago but have just been slackers.
Here he is in all his finery:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52457913882559 37682
(minus the hat as it was a bit squeezy..lol).
OK..on to personals.

Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

xlouxloux: I couldn't get in to see the video as I am not a member of facebook..but there are dozens of crawling styles. Some are hilarious..some bubs shuffle about on their bottoms, some stick a leg out and use it as an oar, and some commando crawl..all are perfectly normal though. Woohoo for Alyssa crawling:yelclap:.
Are you feeling any better hon? Rotten cold.
Glad to hear Alyssa's dad may have grown up lately. I faced the same thing with Brittany's dad. He was 20-going-on-12 when she was born..don't think he has grown up much in all these years *sheesh*.

sniper wolf: Geez I don't get a result until at least 21DPO..am hanging for when you test though:goodvibes:.
Wow to Odette's seventh tooth! Boybee is just now working on his top two. We are back to the Bonjela again.
How has this weekend treated you?

alpha: I think I stuck boybee in the top of the trolley once but I am a bit anal about germs and want one of those covers before doing it again. I take antibacterial hand gel everywhere I go..lol. Did your SS end up getting the piercing? Hope you had a lovely mother/daughter day with Kenya.

Sai: I can't get into anything heavy either. I have been reading the same book since I was pg with Dane..lol..might get it finished any year now:D. A book about Tori Spelling..what on earth has she done to fill a book?lol.
Sorry to hear about your wisdoms. Gotta wonder at their necessity when loads of ppl end up having them out anyway.
Did you finish your DIY projects? Don't want Avari taking a tumble. Hopefully your day was as bright as ours was here.

Pixiemum2: YAY for finding childcare for Max:smiliedance:. Hope he thoroughly enjoys it and you can take some time out with Isabelle knowing he is well looked after and happy.
Funny about the Cheerio's..boybee loves playing with them too..even gets one or two in his mouth..lol.
Cool that Isabelle got her top tooth. Hopefully the second won't be far behind. The ones I am not looking forward to are the eye teeth. My other kids ended up with blistering urine and scalding when cutting those ones *yikes*.

Best away to give Dane his final bottle and into bed. I was trying to get him back to sleep after waking at 5 this morning..but he only lasted til 5:45 before demanding to be fed. I think the sun must have started rising way earlier..putting heavier curtains on the list.

Hope everyone else is well and had a lovely weekend. Gotta love these Spring days.
Hugs,
Amy:)

[brodiebunch]

swinging by again.All still well and am hot on the computer hunt.MIL has my computer in narrabri and is bringing it back soon,trying to find one to borrow for the meantime.I hope you are all well:bee::goodvibes::D

[Ys_Woman]

swinging by again.All still well and am hot on the computer hunt.MIL has my computer in narrabri and is bringing it back soon,trying to find one to borrow for the meantime.I hope you are all well:bee::goodvibes::D
Glad to hear all is well Brodie. Hope you get a computer quickly. I don't know how I ever did without one in the days before pc's and the net.
Hugs to you and the kids.
Amy:)

[alphafemale2901]

Good arvo chicks and welcome to another week. After a brilliant sunshiney weekend we are thrust back into stormy, wet, windy weather again at this end. It totally sux. Can't get out and do anything much, but today is housework day so I've been occupied all the same.


Sarah - Glad to hear Koby likes the trolly, I have been considering giving that a go for a while now, while I was away I picked up one of those trolly covers (I know the very thing I said there was no way I was going to get, but then I ended up grossed out after seeing a kid fully licking and sucking on a trolly) So I'm keen to see if she'll happily sit there or if she'll scream, Koby liking it gives me hope.

Yeah give it a go. Koby loves having this new perspective on seeing the world. I don't worry too much about him picking up germs. My daughter was munching on blow-flies from the window sills by this age and she's as healthy as a mally bull. Perhaps I'm too complacent. I dunno, I think a few every day germs ehlp to build the immune system.


Bummer about the wisdom teeth, if it makes you feel any better I wish they would take mine out, they have been coming through on and off for 10yrs now, the dentist has done an xray and says they all fit so they're staying, I've even gone for 2nd & 3rd opinion, all say they fit they stay, so deal with the 10yr teething -:hissy:, my DH had his removed a couple of years ago and he says it was so great, he didn't realise how much they were hurting him until they were gone and it stopped.
Hope the Mum daughter day goes well with Kenya.

Thats the thing about my wizzies. They haven't given me a spot of bother at all. Its just that the dentist says that the two in question each have a cavity and either need to be filled (which I think is a waste of money since they're positioned in such a place that they're likely to get more cavities later), or they have to be pulled. Part of me thinks I should just leave them in since they don't cause me pain, but then they might get worse/infected/absessed or whatever and have to come out anyway. I just hate the dentist soooo much.

Kenya and I had a great arvo out and a yummy lunch. We talked about all sorts of stuff. We try to do a 'mum-daughter' date ever now and then, its just that I find myself so busy these days. I just have to remember to prioritise her into things now and then.



Sorry lovelies but I haven't felt too chatty lately..just very flat.
Brittany leaves for QLD on Wednesday..enough said.

Hey Amy :hugs: Just chat whenever you feel like it. I write enough for both of us anyway. :o


All are well here. Dane is so peppy since he became well..sitting heaps and chatty (no 'mum-mum-mum' yet though).
He was welcomed into our church today..blessed/christened/baptised (whatever you want to call it). He wore the same outfit that Lachlan and Selia wore for theirs ..very surprised it fit him as it is a 000:eek:. We should have organised it months ago but have just been slackers.
Here he is in all his finery:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52457913882559 37682
(minus the hat as it was a bit squeezy..lol).


I'm so glad Dane is getting better and better and catching up with his development. He looks precious in that Christening outfit. I got Kenya Christened but I' very sure we aren't getting Koby done. I was single back then and did it for the wrong reasons. She was Christened Church of England because I didn't want her to be Catholic like her bio-father. He was very forceful about the issue and I dug my heals in and did it my way. Its not that I'm necessarily anti-Catholicism, just anti-being-pressured I guess. Anyway DH is Agnostic so I don't think Koby will be making the trip down the isle to the fountain.


Did your SS end up getting the piercing? Hope you had a lovely mother/daughter day with Kenya.

Yep SS got his ear pierced and was very brave about it. He was more upset about having to get his hair cut afterwards. Kenya and I had a great arvo.


swinging by again.All still well and am hot on the computer hunt.MIL has my computer in narrabri and is bringing it back soon,trying to find one to borrow for the meantime.I hope you are all well

Hey Brodie. Great to see you. Happy computer hunting. No doubt you're a busy bee these days with your new job and all. I hope you and Layla and doing well.

Howdy Sniper, Sam, Pixie, Lou, Katesmate and everyone. I hope everyone is well and had great weekends.

[Ys_Woman]

We try to do a 'mum-daughter' date ever now and then, its just that I find myself so busy these days. I just have to remember to prioritise her into things now and then.
Yeah..it gets that way sometimes..it's easy to overlook the child who is fairly self-sufficient. I remember getting into bed one night when L & S were bubs and suddenly having that very revelation about Brittany. Even though I was rotten tired I woke her up and we went out cruising for ice-cream at midnight. Didn't find anywhere open but went and sat by the lake and chatted for ages. Love those moments. Kenya will remember those 'mum-daughter dates' with great fondness.

Hey Amy Just chat whenever you feel like it. I write enough for both of us anyway.
Thanks gorgeous..much appreciated. Truly, if I felt flat before I feel even worse now. Brittany just came out to remind me she leaves TOMORROW. I swear it was supposed to be Thursday (but she changed it to Wednesday)..apparently I was wrong..it is now Tuesday:crying:.
She has not organised all the things she should have over the last few weeks so we will be left cleaning up her mess and working out what to do with it all. Told her to leave her bunny with us..will keep it for a while until I know she is settled up there permanently, then try to find it a good home. She has enough stuff to fill the double garage..gotta sort some of that or find a storage unit.
Can't believe it is tomorrow. Oh well..nothing I can do about it. She hasn't rung her psych (for her ADD meds); her specialist (for the endo); or had her xrays and wisdoms removed. I can imagine what a thrill it will be when all three play up out in the middle of the bush:eek:.
Typical whirlwind ADHD girl..all fantasy and no responsibility.
Gonna miss her though.

I'm so glad Dane is getting better and better and catching up with his development. He looks precious in that Christening outfit. I got Kenya Christened but I' very sure we aren't getting Koby done. I was single back then and did it for the wrong reasons.
When I tried to have Brittany christened the minister refused because I hadn't been to church in quite a while (shift work). He told me a christening is to introduce the child to the congregation and in turn, the congregation accepting to support the child's spiritual development. I was so disappointed he wouldn't do it.
Although dh and I have been very slack with church attendance for quite a while I wanted Dane blessed so that he may be known by the congregation for the future. Lachie is putting pressure on us to take him to Sunday School..and he wants to be baptised..so I guess we will be attending more frequently whether we want to or not..lol.

I had best go and get tea ready. It has gone from sunny and windy, to rainy and cold very quickly. Luckily we got home from school just before the heavens opened. Poor boybee only had a parker on over his onesie and his legs would have got wet otherwise. Need a storm cover for the pram.

Hugs to you and yours. Glad your SS survived the piercing..lol@the haircut reaction.

Amy

[sniper wolf]

happy tuesday people!

bureau reckons snow here today:eek:

twas VERY cold just then when i went out and dealt with the chooks and put the rubbish out.

not a lot to report here- had a quiet-ish weekend- well pick Df up sat morning then swimming- then i went and had my facial (that was pretty good), then some work on sunday and then not much else. we've been trying to get to the park to take odette on a slide and so forth but every single time we've gone (well, 2 times) it has started to rain. hopefully this weekend. made a magnificent turkey roast on sunday night as well.

yesterday we stayed at home and I worked a bit and the rest of the time was spent playing with baby. she's going to bed closer to 6pm these days and her day sleeps are changing a bit as well. I feel she is entering a new phase, not as keen on the bottles as before (fine with me) and starting to assert herself. hmm, could be tricky!:laughing:

[pixiemum2]

HI ladies,

Sorry I haven't beeon on and posted for a while. No excuses sorry.

Alls well here. Isabelle is still not eating any solids or taking any bottles. I gave up on the bottles about a week ago and tried to concentrate on just the solids. I have started putting finger food (cheerios and cooked carrot sticks) on the tray in front of her. She loves it. Shovels them into her mouth, actually chews them but spits it all out :rolleyes:. She just won't swallow anything. Oh well, she's not quite 9 months so I'll try not to get too stressed yet.

Max is fine. We did a stay and play at child care yesterday (I stayed with him for 2 hours). I came back feeling a bit emotionlly unsure about it all (there were kids crying for there mummy etc) but I know I will have to leave him sooner or later wether its child care or kindy later on. I'll just ease him into it and do a few more stay and play sessions with him.

Louise - Can't believe you got pregnant from missing your pill! I guess when they say "you shouldn't miss one and if you do use extra protection" they mean it.

Alpha - So are the teeth botheing you? I wouldn't bother getting them out if they're not. I had two out when I was pregnant with Isabelle. They had been bothering me for about 5 years. The pain was second to childbirth but I am so glad they are out now.

Sniper wolf - Snow :eek:

Sorry for pitiful personals :wave:

[alphafemale2901]

G'day Mummies

Jackie - Happy Tuesday to you. I'm so thrilled that I have absolutely nothing to do today. I can bludge. Woot woot. How exciting (and chilly) SNOW. We just have boring old rain - again.

Pixie - Nope the teeth aren't bothering me but the thought of the cavities getting worse is. I just dunno what to do now - especially when you compare the removal to childbirth - eeeeek !!!

Amy - Your mum & daughter story is beautiful. Ms. K has been quite delightful of late, perhaps she's settling into her puberty stage finally. Then again it could be WW3 by this evening.

I'm sorry you're struggling with Brittany's iminent (sp?) departure. I can appreciate how worried you must feel and all I can do is send cyber :hugs: which seems a bit lame. Take extra special care of your heart in the next few days & weeks while Brittany is settling into her new life.

Lou, Sam, Sai, Brodie and everyone, I hope yooz all have a great day.

:flowerz:

[sniper wolf]

ok personals- let's do this!

Bec- the childcare thing is just so hard! Although you are right they have to have some time away from us at one point- probably best to do it a bit before school age. I dunno, kids crying for mummy is a bit much... How long were they doing it for? Some kids settle better than others though- how do you think max will cope in the medium term with it?

Sarah- yeah snow! although it's nice and sunny now but it has also been raining here as well as blowing an absolute gale. Yay a day free- what will you do with it? Does Koby sleep much these days?

Amy- you poor thing. You have so much on your plate. It sounds like we never stop worrying about our babies no matter how old they get. Hope today goes ok for you.:hugs: Oh and very sweet picture of Dane- how posh in his little suit. Lachlan wanting to go to sunday school! what a diligent little fellow you have there. Does Selia want to go as well?

Hi Brodie!- hurry up and get that ciomputer hey? (although she probably won't get to read this) Hope Layla is still going well!

Sai- yeah I got another trashy novel from the same author as before. Already ploughed through 150 pages of it. well done on the spring cleaning- really need to do some here but I have a deadline for work.

Hi to those further back than what this page allows me to see:wave:

[sniper wolf]

Having a cleaning day today, lots of washing to be done (hope the rain b00gers off soon) and floors need mopping woohoo. Xdp is over at the moment playing with Alyssa things have improved alot lately hes been being considerate of me n just seems to have turned a corner. Not thinking about the future though what happens happens just happy that things are civil for bubs sake.

I knew there was one hiding back there somewhere. Hi loulou! glad you had a happy day! Civil is a good baseline to set. not always easy though so well done to the both of you.:yes:

[pixiemum2]

Alpha - I didn't mean to scare you, sorry. The removal was fine (the needle was the worst part). It was the pain afterwards. Seeing I was pregnant I couldn't take any strong pain relief. If you can get some decent pain killers then do that beforehand and have them on hand if you need them. I actually have to go to the dentist soon too. I think my other top wisdom tooth has decay on it too :(.

sniper wolf - There was one girl standing in the middle of the playground crying and calling out for her mummy. I actually went up to her, gave her a cuddle and reassured her. The staff are so busy that they can't attend every child when they need it (which I can understand). But if I new my child was doing that I would not put them into care (although some don't have a choice :thumbsdown:). I'm not sure how Max will cope. I went and fed Isabelle in a seperate room and when I came back he was crying for me. That was only 15 minutes!

[xlouxloux]

Go0o0o0odMorning everyone :) Bubs is just going down for her nap so i thought id do a big catch up post in my favourite thread hehe
Got mothers group today n it looks like its going to be a nice sunny day yippie.
Bubs and i are going away with some friends from Thurs - Sun which im really looking forward too. Just up north 2.5 hrs to a place called Jurien bay, never been before but everyone says its nice. It will be Alyssa and i, my friend n her 1yr old boy n 3 other girls so hopefully Alyssa doesnt play up like she did Sunday night hehe and seems to be doing at the moment (:hair: go to sleep child!!!)
Alyssa now pulls herself up on everything, cot/couch/highchair/me/my bed/bath everything! its quite scary as we have tiles in the lounge area and although bumps are inevitable i still dont want any haha.

Amy - i hope today isnt too hard for u :hugs: thanks for the descriptions of crawlers...Alyssa is a rower haha she uses her right leg to push along gets quite alot of speed if she really wants. That pic of Dane is so sweet!

Bec - haha yeh it seems so. I was a bit shocked too i think we must have DTD at a very high chance time :o woopsie. I worked in childcare for awhile after leaving school and have seen it all, bubs that cry all day, bubs that cry for 2mins after mum leaves then is happy all day, bubs who run from mum soon as they get to the centre. Its hard all u can do is try and see what kind of child Max is, can definatly understand ur worry though.

Brodie - :wave: hope u manage to get ur computer soon! How is Layla going? the poops stayed regular?

Jackie - hope u get some snow today!! wow u must have some pep in u to go out early to feed the chocks in the cold brrr Sounds like u had a nice weekend hope u manage to get Odette on the slide soon, sounds like heaps of fun hehe

Sarah - morning! How did cleaning day go yesterday? I had one of them on Sat managed to get 5 loads of washing done woohoo felt very good afterwards hehe. Im with u on trollys, Alyssa loves it! i have a trolly mate though which is good as bubs bounces around could be a bit painful if i didnt hehe. Hope u have a lovely day!

Sai - hey there! i cant see far enough to see ur post but wasnt going to miss u out hehe. Hows Avari doing?

Well its been an hr since i put Alyssa in her cot, shes gone from screaming, to crying, to screaming and now shes just chatting *sigh* oh and theres a scream again. AHHH WHY WONT SHE SLEEP! she never ever does this ive felt her gums n given her bonjela incase im missing something. Might have to miss mothers group as i dont think she will last till 2 now :no:

Hope everyones enjoying their Tuesdays xxx

[sniper wolf]

god I know that one- as in mother's group- can I get there? has she slept or not? can we chance it, or will she be a pain in the @rse or what? MAN!

oh yeah i'm used to the cold loulou and I do have a lot of aaaah 'pep'. I'm one of those get in there and get on with it pragmatic types. I don't tend to sit inside and shiver with a cardy pulled around me. (wouldnt want to be living here though would i?)

never heard of where you are going but it sounds pretty good is alyssa good in the car?

[xlouxloux]

Jackie - yeah i guess u have to be used to the cold, cant let it rule ur life. I loved living in England (Oct 05 - Mar 06) Was born there for we migrated when i was 1. I would definatly prefer to live in a colder area though, last summer was hell so im really not looking forward to this one.

Well the sun is shinning :sunshine: bubs has just woken from her nap (only had 2 x 1hr naps today not alot for her at all) so were going to walk to the park n play in the swings to pass time.

[Ys_Woman]

Although the flight from Canberra was really late because of bad weather in Sydney, Brittany has made all of her flight and train connections and is now on her long-haul train journey from Brisbane to Dingo. Should arrive 7am tomorrow morning and apparently hits the ground running straight into learning the roadhouse ropes. Bet she will be tired by tomorrow night.
I am trying to imagine she is just on a holiday..lol. Hard to let them go when they grow..just hoping this is a great experience for her.
Personally I will be experiencing a huge cleanout of the house..she has left so much stuff behind.

Best go make tea.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[alphafemale2901]

Good evening ladies

I'm a well rested and spritely Alpha this night.


Sarah- yeah snow! although it's nice and sunny now but it has also been raining here as well as blowing an absolute gale. Yay a day free- what will you do with it? Does Koby sleep much these days?

Gorgeous and sunny day and snow. Koby had some great sleeps this day and I did not much; watched some tele, chatted on the phone with some chick friends, had a nap, & generally pottered around not pressured with anything particular. It was bliss. Hope you had a great day hun.


Alpha - I didn't mean to scare you, sorry. The removal was fine (the needle was the worst part). It was the pain afterwards. Seeing I was pregnant I couldn't take any strong pain relief. If you can get some decent pain killers then do that beforehand and have them on hand if you need them. I actually have to go to the dentist soon too. I think my other top wisdom tooth has decay on it too :(.

Arrrrgh its the needle I'm most afraid of. Thankfully I'm not up the stick and will be able to indulge in some serious pain-killers if necessary. And believe me I'll be milking whatever pain I'm in the the enth degree. I'm in total commiserations with you if you have tooth decay is one of your wizzies.

Hey don't stress to much about childcare. I'm sure Max will do fine. Its us mummies who suffer the worst separation anxiety I reckon. You know when my DD started school she went very well. I had to go back and hav a cry at her old kinder for about an hour to let go of her IYKWIM.


Bubs and i are going away with some friends from Thurs - Sun which im really looking forward too. Just up north 2.5 hrs to a place called Jurien bay, never been before but everyone says its nice. It will be Alyssa and i, my friend n her 1yr old boy n 3 other girls so hopefully Alyssa doesnt play up like she did Sunday night hehe and seems to be doing at the moment (:hair: go to sleep child!!!)

I reckon you'll have a great time and it will be so lovely to get away with Alyssa. Her playing up ust a phase hun.



Sarah - morning! How did cleaning day go yesterday? I had one of them on Sat managed to get 5 loads of washing done woohoo felt very good afterwards hehe. Im with u on trollys, Alyssa loves it! i have a trolly mate though which is good as bubs bounces around could be a bit painful if i didnt hehe. Hope u have a lovely day!

Cleaning day went brilliantly but by 3.30pm when the kids started arriving home the house was again on the decline. At least my place is spotless ofr half a day each week.

Go the trolley loving babies.

I hope you had a grouse day too.


Well its been an hr since i put Alyssa in her cot, shes gone from screaming, to crying, to screaming and now shes just chatting *sigh* oh and theres a scream again. AHHH WHY WONT SHE SLEEP! she never ever does this ive felt her gums n given her bonjela incase im missing something. Might have to miss mothers group as i dont think she will last till 2 now :no:

Honestly I believe this is a phase. Perhaps she has some teeth coming through. Don't pull all your hair out worrying about it because your worry will transfer onto Alyssa. Have you tried baby Panadol. I don't use it often but it seems to help a lot when Koby is having some sort of discomfort. Just be a little more flexible with whatever routine you have and give her lots of comfort. This will pass sweety, I bet my butt on it.

I hope things settled and you were able to get out to Mother's Group today.


Although the flight from Canberra was really late because of bad weather in Sydney, Brittany has made all of her flight and train connections and is now on her long-haul train journey from Brisbane to Dingo. Should arrive 7am tomorrow morning and apparently hits the ground running straight into learning the roadhouse ropes. Bet she will be tired by tomorrow night.
I am trying to imagine she is just on a holiday..lol. Hard to let them go when they grow..just hoping this is a great experience for her.
Personally I will be experiencing a huge cleanout of the house..she has left so much stuff behind.



Oh sweety my heart is with you right now and I'm sending you lots of calming and loving angels to help you get through this. I hope you can get a good nights sleep and not be too bothered by Brittany's departure. :hugs:

Good evening Sam, Brodie and everyone else. I hope you all had splendid days and are now having relaxing evenings.

Sarah ♥ ♥ ♥

[Sammilee]

Hiya everyone :wave:

Just a quick one here. I'm flat out ATM organising my application to uni :eek:, looking at childcare, and also speaking with work about next year (ie. if I don't get into uni or I decide not to go then I want to go back to work for just a coupla days per week). So busy busy busy here!

My weekend away with the girlies was absolutely brilliant. Surprisingly when I was away I didn't miss Caden too much. Am I a bad mother for feeling like that? Tho' when DH came to pick me up from my friends place late Sunday arvo and I saw Caden I was like putty. I realised that I had indeed missed him so so much!!!

Glad to hear that everyone is doing well, albeit some bubs are not sleeping as much, some 'grown up' bubs have left their mummies ( big :hugs: Amy), and some are experiencing the joys of wisdom teeth... ouch! And I can relate to all this talk about trolleys. We've only just started to put Caden into the trolley as we now have one of those trolley seat cover things. Caden loves it! He twists and turns to look at everything, and yabbas to people as they walk past. I think being high up he is enjoying shopping more than when in the pram. We have to laugh at Caden tho' when he's in the trolley seat. If we go to put something into the trolley behind him, instead of twisting around to watch us he arcs his back so he looks at us upside-down IYKWIM. A bit hard to explain... mmm... maybe imagine him trying to do a bendback gymnastics move... so so funny to see :laughing:

Anyway, just wanted to say hello to all the Dec mummies and bubbas. I hope everyone has a grand Tuesday night and a wonderful hump day tomorrow. I'll be back later in the week to tackle some personals once things have started to settle down here and I'm not so busy.

Take care,

Sam... :flowerz:

[xlouxloux]

wooops :o just wanted to come say sorry for being a grumpy/sulky bum in my post before lol things are just building up lately n yeh had a woe is me moment!!

Sarah - thanks for everything u said im sure its a phase too its just plodding through it ive been using bonjella and panadol (nurofen last night) when she needs it but if shes hysterical it doesnt really do anything, on Sunday night she was hysterical and i was cuddling her n she was drifiting back off to sleep all fine soon as i lay her down hysterical again for an hr n a half :crying: i tried everything eventually she went down to me with my hand on her back rocking her in the cot. im going to my chn tomorrow just to ask her see if she has an ideas. once again thankyou heaps :hugs:

Amy - Ur feelings are so normal hey, i know my mum would be exactly the same if it was me. Sounds like B has alot of travelling to do wowee she will definatly be ready for a sleep come tomorrow night.

Sam - sounds like u had a great weekend away with the girls. of course its normal to not be devastated being away from baby! I bet it did u the world of good, not to mention the bonding time Caden had with his dad-dad. What course are u applying for at uni? im going back next year eeeps having email conversations with a lady at Woodside as to what course would suit me best. Good on ya going back to studying though!

Hope everyone had a good day! Once again sorry for my tanty before :goodvibes:

[alphafemale2901]

Good arvo chickies.

It is such a gorgeous day here in Melbourne today, which is a pleasant surprise after the last few blah days. I took Koby and my big brown hound for a walk up to the shops today. Man its challenging pushing a stroller and walking a 42kg dog.


Just a quick one here. I'm flat out ATM organising my application to uni :eek:, looking at childcare, and also speaking with work about next year (ie. if I don't get into uni or I decide not to go then I want to go back to work for just a coupla days per week). So busy busy busy here!

OMG - wicked. What are you going to study? I had no idea you were thinking about going to Uni. I'm returning to Uni next year too, after deferring this year. I'm doing Social Work at Deakin.


My weekend away with the girlies was absolutely brilliant. Surprisingly when I was away I didn't miss Caden too much. Am I a bad mother for feeling like that? Tho' when DH came to pick me up from my friends place late Sunday arvo and I saw Caden I was like putty. I realised that I had indeed missed him so so much!!!

I'm glad you had such a great wekeend with the girlies. Rather than ponder whether you are a bad mother for not pining for Caden while you were away, perhaps think of it as having complete faith in your man to run the show while you're away, thus giving you the freedom to indulge in such things sometimes.


If we go to put something into the trolley behind him, instead of twisting around to watch us he arcs his back so he looks at us upside-down IYKWIM. A bit hard to explain... mmm... maybe imagine him trying to do a bendback gymnastics move... so so funny to see :laughing:

Yep I get that.


wooops :o just wanted to come say sorry for being a grumpy/sulky bum in my post before lol things are just building up lately n yeh had a woe is me moment!!

I haven't noticed an ounce of grumpy or sulky about you, but I do understand your need to acknowledge your feelings. I always feel ashamed of myself when I have shared y low spirits. Its all good sweety. Like ever feeling we have, it is temporary and before you know it things will have turned around and you'll be back on top of it all. Chin up Lou.


Sarah - thanks for everything u said im sure its a phase too its just plodding through it ive been using bonjella and panadol (nurofen last night) when she needs it but if shes hysterical it doesnt really do anything, on Sunday night she was hysterical and i was cuddling her n she was drifiting back off to sleep all fine soon as i lay her down hysterical again for an hr n a half :crying: i tried everything eventually she went down to me with my hand on her back rocking her in the cot. im going to my chn tomorrow just to ask her see if she has an ideas. once again thankyou heaps :hugs:

You're so very welcome. I hope the CHN has some answers for you to help you both through this phase.

Hello to all my other dear fellow December 07 mummies; Amy, Jackie, Brodie, Sai, Pixie and everyone else.

I am taking the plunge today and making the appointment to go back to the dentist.

I'm looking froward to the weekend and hoping the weather will hold out. Might be able to get back into the jacuzzi after a long winter absence from it. We have a 50th birthday party to go to and I still haven't bought anything. Hi swife says put money in a card for him coz he's saving up for a push-bike, but I don't like doing that, not even for kids. I like to show that I've thought about what the person might really like. I just don't have a clue this time though. I'm thinking a CD and a book perhaps.

Ok, Cyas later. I hope everyone is having a grouse day.

Sarah

[sniper wolf]

Cd 23 today people, so AF due early next week- roughly between monday and wednesday. I guess that puts me at around 11 dpo or so. Have resisted testing so a medal for me!

alpha- what sort of dog is that one? does it bite? jacuzzi you reckon, inside? I wish we had even a bath here, oh well. one day.

loulou- what tanty? i must have missed it!

sam- welcome back stranger! We have just started putting odette in the seat of the trolley, not in the little tilted infant seat but sitting up in the front part of the trolley- fastened by the little band that goes around her. she looks very grown up and holds on to the sides as we go around. very very cute. Sounds like your weekend was good, so what did you actually do?

Hi Amy, hope you are feeling better today, I guess Brittany is off ona big adventure and she will get some good life experience from this-= anyway that's one way of looking at it! Hi to Dane!

Hi to everyone reading this, lovely day down here, finally.:sunshine: really want to get odette some new clothes and went to one of the more upmarket places today as a girl from mothers group works there, wasn't anything that took my fancy... well i liekd a couple of dresses but i'm hardly going to pay a hundred smakerooney's for them, that's fer f%$&ing sure!:laughing:

[sai]

Hi All,
Just popping by quickly hope you all are well and that you're all having a good week.
Not much news here, have been trying to spring clean outside, finally have the verandah/balcony cleaned, though am still struggling with the windows (every time I start to clean them a little person starts screaming for attention) the good news is a friend of mine is taking away the spa, I'm so over it taking up so much room and we hardly use it so I have been thinking for ages we should get rid of it, with Avari crawling and pulling herself up on things I've been totally paranoid that she'd climb in, I made DH empty it on the weekend and my friend is building a new deck and she wants one for it so yay!
The only bummer is that with outside looking so nice I look at the spa and think oh maybe now we'd use it?? (who am I kidding right)
The cat is stoked 'cause its been warm and so his life is returning to nearly how it was before bub arrived, he's been roaming freely in and out, Avari adores him she gets so excited when she can see him.
Today is freezing though?? I don't get it, it was so warm the last few days and now cold again?
Went out to lunch and to shops with a friend today was nice to feel a bit normal, lots of cute bub clothes about but alas no money so no buying (I lie there too, I did buy a Tshirt form Target that says Mummys little -and then has a pic of a cupcake)
Anyway this was going to be a short post so I'll be off, have to go organise the house some more as it will be invaded on weekend as is my b'day at the end of the week. Will try and pop back later for personals.
:hugs: to all. :babydust2:

[alphafemale2901]

alpha- what sort of dog is that one? does it bite? jacuzzi you reckon, inside? I wish we had even a bath here, oh well. one day.
Hi to everyone reading this, lovely day down here, finally.:sunshine: really want to get odette some new clothes and went to one of the more upmarket places today as a girl from mothers group works there, wasn't anything that took my fancy... well i liekd a couple of dresses but i'm hardly going to pay a hundred smakerooney's for them, that's fer f%$&ing sure!:laughing:

He's a kelpie crossed with something really big - possibly a rotty but not sure. He was sold to me as a kelpie X border collie, but there isn't a scrap of collie in him. He doesn't bite at all. In fact if he were any more placid he'd be in a coma. He's really good with Koby but of course I never leave kids alone with any dog. He's getting on now. His name is Daniel and he's about 8 years old but he's had lots of problems with alergies. He's alergic to about 35 different things which occur all around like grass, dust, wheat, pork (so no left over pizzas for him). As a result of this he has been on heaps of medications which will significantly decrease his lifespan :crying: He's a great dog.

Totally with you on paying hundreds for little kids clothes. No f'ing way. Apart from anything they only fit into them for about 6 months.

:wave: Everyone else.

[alphafemale2901]

Oooops forgot to say - the jacuzzi isn't inside but its undercover. Damn shame you haven't got a bath.

[sniper wolf]

sai- yeah our poor cats have been begging us to open and shut doors for the last few months- REALLY lookng forward to leaving doors open so they can waft in and out of their own accord- only problem is- is that the chickens might feel free to wander in:rolleyes:- not exaggerating.

Alpha- sounds like a lovely dog. yeah kelpies and border collies- while not small aren't that big. must be a wolf somewhere in him.

had an urge to test before. i shall be strong. or will I?:party:

[sniper wolf]

:mad: thought i had a couple of the super sensitive internet cheapie tests there but i only have one of those digital ones left. too early for one of those, despite thefact it has only just gone out of date (thus might as well be used).

hmmpf!

[brodiebunch]

I will be back online late next week.Just jumping on have finished work today,it has been great!Love:bee:

[Ys_Woman]

:mad: thought i had a couple of the super sensitive internet cheapie tests there but i only have one of those digital ones left.
What's a digital POAS? (so ignorant..lol). If it is going out of date can't hurt to use it.
How are you feeling anyway hon?
Love the idea of leaving the door open in summer. I am sick of playing commissionaire to the cat. If we owned this place we would have a cat flap installed. Unfortunately being ex-sheep country we can't leave anything open or else ten flies buzz in. Don't ever get me started on Canberra flies..I have never hated anything more (except for hanging socks..hate hanging socks..what's with them?..fiddly little things that never seem to travel in pairs:D).

Amy.

[sniper wolf]

hi brodie!

Amy- digital one is where instead of the 1/2 lines you get the words 'not pregnant' or 'pregnant' appear in the results window. they often measure HCG amounts of 50+ though so they're not the best for early testing. you make a good argument though, might as well use it up, will try to wait a day or 2 though.

& we'd have to fit a cat flap in every single door fo the house to get some peace.

feeling ok thanks- no symptoms if that's what you're asking. pretty tired but that's fairly standard, in bed asleep often by 9:30 so to prepare for the early start the following day- have you caught up on sleep- how is Dane's night sleeps these days?

here's some recent pics
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigodette9sept.jpg
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=big9septenroutetobath.jpg
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=big16sepbabar.jpg

[alphafemale2901]

Good evening lovelies

My apologies - I am soooo tired and not doing any personals tonight.

Koby has been a wakeful yet happy boy today. I was supposed to go out to visit a friend with him this arvo but he was desperately needing a rest right when we were meant to leave. Normally I make him fit around my plans as much as possible but I had to grab the chance he wanted a sleep when it happened.

I'm yawning my head off and its not even 8pm. My eye-balls are stinging from tiredness. I fear poor DH will have to put up with my horrid over-tired snoring tonight.

OK, I'll be back on top of it all tomorrow no doubt.

I hope everyone is well and their gorgeous babies happy.

Luv yuz

Sarah ♥ ♥ ♥

[alphafemale2901]

PS: I did see the photos Sniper. Gorgeous as usual. Love the hair. :yes:

[katesmate]

:wave:

Jackie - Gorgeous pics! Odette is so cute, they are growing up so quickly! What a bummer that you dont have any of those early detection tests. But def use up your digital one. I am very excited to hear the results from your test!

Alpha - I hope you got a good sleep last night!

Amy - How is Brittany going? Is she in Rocky already?

Bec - How is Isabelle going with the solids?

Sam - It sounds like you are super busy! How awesome that you had a great weekend away!

Hi Sai, Brodie, Lou, sorry if I am missing anyone, my mind has gone blank, nothing new here :rolleyes:

I am desperately trying to wean Andi onto a bottle as I feel its time to start to stop breastfeeding and she will not take a bottle at all. Its been 2 weeks now of me offering the bottle at least once a day and she just hates it! I called child health and they said hang in there as even if she does not take it the 3rd attempt she will the 10th. I was like, yeah but I've made 15 attempts :hair: :confused:

I had better dash off my DD1 wants to play throw with my plates!

[sniper wolf]

Hi Jo!

well wouldnt you know it but half the test was missing, seems i chucked out the catridge bit that you slot the test into. complicated isn't it?

anyway i went through the cupboards- stuff flying out behind me but found nuttin. so no testing now if/until AF is definitely late.

MAN! can a girl have no fun these days?

Andi is a stubborn one! She'l get there eventually- you dont see many exclusively breastfeeding adults. sorry that's no help is it, ok i shut up now.:yes:

[alphafemale2901]

Hi girls

Another wakeful day for the Kobe-ster. I'm supposed to go out birthday pressie shopping tonight but I just can't be stuffed. :o

My super-dooper treadmill arrived today so I hoofed it a few Kms on that this arvo. Man I've got a way to go to getting fit. I'm sick of having a fat a$$ so I'm going to have to work hard.

Jackie - Woot woot - AF is late.

Katesmate - I did get a good sleep last night. You know Andi will get there with the bottle. Have you tried some different teats to see if maybe she prefers one over another.

Lou - I hope you're doing ok hun and getting some relief from the crying these days.

Amy - Have you heard from Brittany? How is she settling in?

Brodie, Sai, Pixie and everyone out there - Happy Friday to yuz. I'm hopinh everyone has a great weekend.

[pixiemum2]

Sorry girls, I never seem to be able to get on and catch up with everyone! Probably because I spend most of my internet time surfing and chatting about My Child dolls. I'm addicted :hair:.

Anyway I have nipple thrush which is quite painful when I feed. I have started treatment today so hopefully it will clear up soon. Max has an awful snotty cold (complements of visiting child care :banghead:).

DH is out tonight so I might be able to pop back on for personals.

[pixiemum2]

I am desperately trying to wean Andi onto a bottle as I feel its time to start to stop breastfeeding and she will not take a bottle at all. Its been 2 weeks now of me offering the bottle at least once a day and she just hates it! I called child health and they said hang in there as even if she does not take it the 3rd attempt she will the 10th. I was like, yeah but I've made 15 attempts Just saw this and thought I had better reply. I have also been trying to wean Isabelle onto the bottle. She was taking one a day beautifully up until her top teeth started coming down. Then when I offered (daily) she would scream blue murder. I stopped for about a week then tried again. She would at least put it in her mouth but she just played with it and spat the milk out. At least she was taking the bottle back in her mouth. So I am giving her little breaks now and then instead of every day and hopefully she will one day (soon) take one :fingerscrossed:. Good luck.

[sai]

Sarah - your dog sounds great, I used to have a kelpie cross lab when I was a kid and a few years ago I got my sister a Border collie cross (that we think is cross kelpie, though we were told lab but I don't think so) they are such nice dogs Avari just loves my sisters dog. How's Daniel with the bub?

Jackie - how will you let the cats in and out without letting the chickens in? what a pain, chickens in the house a nightmare, we used to have chooks and man they could get vicious the little buggers, how's Nigella going (I know she has friends now but I can't think what else to call her?)
Love Odette's stripey cardy and Babar, still have major hair envy here. :D

katesmate - bummer about the weaning, wish I had some helpfull advise for you but we never managed to wean Avari from the feeding tube onto the breast so I'm useless on anything re: breast feeding??? Avari is loving her sippy cup, is it possible to go from the breast to a sippy cup???

Bec - sorry to hear you're unwell :no: Hope you're better soon.
I have to avoid all My Child related sites 'cause I'll be too tempted to buy another one but I've fixed the hair on my ones now and they look much better (only problem is one has quite dry hair, I conditioned it but it's still a bit dry -oh well) they are so addictive!

Amy - How's it all going? I hope Brittanys move went ok.


Had a great day, was so nice and sunny. Went out to lunch and then to dinner for my birthday (love eating out!) Avari was a very good girl smiled at everyone, went to sleep with no fuss in her pram when she got tired, ate her lunch/dinner in restaurant high chairs with minimal mess, so am now a very happy Mum, kept telling her she is such a good girl :yelclap: lets hope it wasn't a one off.
She has been a little unsettled tonight (note the time I'm here on line -hehe) but I guess thats to be expected when she's been dragged all over sydney all day.
Anyway just wanted to share the good day, hope you all have a lovely weekend! :babydust2:

[pixiemum2]

:babydust2::party: Happy Birthday Sai! :party::babydust2:
happybirthday

[alphafemale2901]

Arvo ladies

I'm waiting on my family to get ready to go out for a birthday dinner for a friend. Gawd they take so long. I'm ready in like 5 minutes. Anyhoo I thought I'd just pop in for a sec.

Sai - Daniel is awesome with Koby. He likes to sniff him and gently licks Koby'sfingers sometimes, but he's been told not to lick his face and he seems to understand. Koby loves him and squeels madly when he's close to Daniel.


And happybirthday happybirthday happybirthday Sai

Pixie - Good luck with the weaning. I have no advice but send lots of positive vibes for the journey.

Sniper, Amy, Sam, Lou, Brodie and everyone - hope you're having a lovely wekeend so far.

I have a couple of friends coming around tomorrow (which I forgot about) so looks like my leisurely Sunday is cancelled. I've have to do the groceries in the morning because we have nothing in the house, and I don't mind my family starving for a day or two, but I simply wouldn't do that for a couple of visiting mates. :D

[sniper wolf]

hmmm, well i'm out, AF arrived this arvo. the positive is that at least i can plan it properly and take the vitamins and do a couple of other things i wanted before getting UTD again. A winter baby in these weather conditions would have been a bit brrr! my god i had the worst PMS I have had recently thoiugh- just so tense and so tight. snapped and snapped at poor ol' DF.

didn't know it was your birthday Sai- so happybirthday to you!

Bec- hope you sort out the thrush- sounds very painful.

Alpha- have fun with your mates tommorrow. where is everyone else? Hi, if you're out there, we miss you!:)

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

How's everyone going? All good I hope. All is great here, albeit the time seems to be flying by and I still have so much to do each and every day. OK, I'll try and do some personals whilst I have a few spare moments. DH is out on a photo shoot this morning and Caden has just gone down for a nap so here I go...

Jackie - Oh, bummer about the arrival of AF, but like you said it might be best if you plan being UTD when you and DF are truly ready (tho' I could imagine the lil' bit of disappointment you felt when you realised that you weren't UTD this cycle). How's Odette going? And how's her swimming? Caden seems to have come along in leaps and bounds just this week. He's going under the water like a pro and starting to kick his lil' legs when you hold him in his 'swimming' pose (well, you know, not full on kicks but he's making effort to move them :D). Up until now he's been good but just sort of 'casual' about it all IYKWIM. It's great to see him now actually doing stuff in the water. And great pics too! Odette seems to be growing up so quickly, and all that hair, lovely!

Sarah - I hope your get-together with friends today goes well. And Daniel sounds like such a boodiful doggie! Our Truman is much the same (tho' our lil' doggie is probably about the 10th of the size as your big doggie). Truman will lay next to Caden if he's playing on his rug or mat in the lounge room. Caden often tries to pat Tru but seems to grab a handful of hair instead. But Tru is a trooper and bears it all, hasn't snapped at Caden at all even if Caden is a bit rough. How's Koby going? Still not napping during the day? I know that feeling well, Caden doesn't sleep that well during the day (if I get 2 naps x 45 minutes... woo hoo!), but hey, if he's happy to still sleep well at night then I'm OK with that.

Sai - Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY for the other day, you snuck that one in quietly. Sounds like you had a fab day, and it sounds like Avari was an angel. Don't you just love them an extra lil' bit when they behave so well? I know I do... hehe! So did you get some lovely pressies? Been meaning to ask, how's Avari's eyes going? Did you work it out to be cat allergies? Or was it something else?

Bec - Ouch to the nipple thrush! That does sound painful. I hope it heals well and quickly. How's Max and his cold? That's the only bummer about childcare, very easy for the lil' ones to pick up any bugs or nasties going around. But it happens sooner or later. A girlfriend of mine was a SAHM fulltime when her lil' boy was a bub so he never stepped foot into a CC centre. He's now just started kindergarten this year and seems to pick up any and every bug going around. So if it doesn't happen at CC it seems to happen anyway once they hit the school system. But yeah, not much consolation when your wee lil' one is all stuffed up with boogers :hugs:

Jo - Hiya! How's it going there? I too was going to suggest maybe skipping the bottle and going to a sippy or straw cup if Andi doesn't want a bottle. Caden seems to be getting less and less interested in his bottle, which I don't mind at all' coz I'll love to be able to get rid of them come 12 months. Caden still has a bottle at breaky, but then his morning tea bottle (around 11am) he has in his straw cup, and then if he seems to be hungry in the arvo I will offer another feed in his cup too. So that might be something to think about :confused:

Amy - How's it going? Did Brittany make it up to Rockhampton OK? Hope so. And how's Dane going? All that sickness well and truly behind him?

Brodie - Hiya there! Glad to hear that things seem to have picked up. The new job going well then? And how's the new house? And of course, how's Layla and her pooping? Can't wait til you get your computer so we can get an update.

Louise - How's it going chicky? How's Alyssa? I loved that video BTW (I don't think I said that before). Actually, I was sneaky and checked out a couple that you had on there. Alyssa is so so cute! I loved the one where she was smacking her lips together giving you air kisses :goodvibes:. Yep, I'm applying to go to Curtin uni next year. I actually studied a BA part-time for the last umpteen years at Edith Cowan in partnership with Central Tafe (I was majoring in photomedia and Central Tafe have the best practical units in WA). I finally finished it last year (yep, I was pg and waddling off to uni at night after work... haha!). But I did that more out of personal interest rather than career motivation 'coz I love art and photography. Anyway, I'm thinking of trying a totally different career path. The thought of going back to my old job in risk analysis is just not doing it for me IYKWIM. Can only but try these things, huh? And having said that, I might not get a spot at uni so I may head back to work anyway :rolleyes:. So what are you studying? And where are you going? I must admit the thought of study and having a bub to look after is a bit daunting but lots of ppl do it so I hopefully I can too.

Well, another novel here, if you got this far congrats to you! Hehehe!!! I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday, and may the sun be shining at your end. It's a bit grey and miserable here. Poor DH, he's out in it trying to do a photo shoot, hopefully he'll be able to get some decent shots as this is the second time he's had to schedule it. Anyway, Caden will be awake any tick of the clock and I'd really love to jump in the shower before he does. Take care Dec mummas and bubbas. Chat again soon.

Sam...

[brodiebunch]

Hi Ladies.At my sisters and Layla is sleeping so here goes........

Bec-Nipple trush:(.I had that a few times with Oli.I actually got it from his mouth.Took forever to clear up.No fun at all.Hope you get better quickly.

Jackie-Love the pictures,Odette is such a pretty girl.Wow she has heaps of hair.

Jo-Layla was the same.Just took a risk this week and hoped that if I wasn't there she would take the bottle.It was ebm though.Oli self weaned by this age.My little piglet Layla is going to go kicking and screaming.God help her when she does have to wean.I have these horror visions of BF'ing a 2 year old every 3 hours:eek:.Good Luck with it.

Hello everyone else.

Layla has stopped pooing:hair:.She is now back on the Fibre with the jumbo crayon insertion in a hope that she starts again.Go back in 4 weeks approx for a full revision.She is a feisty one,stirs Oli and fights with him over all the toys.She is very affectionate and cuddly and Loves to make us laugh.She now has the most amazing thunder thighs.It is weird seeing her chubby as she has always been really lean.It makes her look so much more like moi!Tummy time was going great guns and she was almost crawling but on her toes,that has stopped again as she hates the pain.She also puts her hands up and moves them when we sing Twinkle little star.I must say that I am in :bee:.She is stirring must go.Take care.Oh yeah Fraggle rock is an amazing baby sitter when I need to get things done for half an hour;).She loves the songs and colours

[brodiebunch]

Here is my baby,took them today.

http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/brodie_bunch/9%20months%20old/

[pixiemum2]

Bec - sorry to hear you're unwell. Hope you're better soon.
I have to avoid all My Child related sites 'cause I'll be too tempted to buy another one but I've fixed the hair on my ones now and they look much better (only problem is one has quite dry hair, I conditioned it but it's still a bit dry -oh well) they are so addictive!I had a cripm that I conditioned the hair on. It helped a little but still came out pretty dry. It annoyed my so much that I ended up put it in two low piggies with ties down the length of it. My DH is going to kill me when he see's what I'm bidding on at the moment :rolleyes:.


hmmm, well i'm out, AF arrived this arvo. the positive is that at least i can plan it properly and take the vitamins and do a couple of other things i wanted before getting UTD again. A winter baby in these weather conditions would have been a bit brrr! my god i had the worst PMS I have had recently thoiugh- just so tense and so tight. snapped and snapped at poor ol' DF.
It sucks when you get to thinking you are pregnant but then you aren't. Even though its not the right time you still get a little excited. I had Max mid winter and I didn't notice the cold at night.


Bec - Ouch to the nipple thrush! That does sound painful. I hope it heals well and quickly. How's Max and his cold? That's the only bummer about childcare, very easy for the lil' ones to pick up any bugs or nasties going around. But it happens sooner or later. A girlfriend of mine was a SAHM fulltime when her lil' boy was a bub so he never stepped foot into a CC centre. He's now just started kindergarten this year and seems to pick up any and every bug going around. So if it doesn't happen at CC it seems to happen anyway once they hit the school system. But yeah, not much consolation when your wee lil' one is all stuffed up with boogers
Yeah both my kids are snot producing machines now. I agree, they will have to be socialised closely with groups of other kids sooner or later :rolleyes:.


Layla has stopped pooing. She is now back on the Fibre with the jumbo crayon insertion in a hope that she starts again.Go back in 4 weeks approx for a full revision.She is a feisty one,stirs Oli and fights with him over all the toys.She is very affectionate and cuddly and Loves to make us laugh.She now has the most amazing thunder thighs.It is weird seeing her chubby as she has always been really lean.It makes her look so much more like moi!Tummy time was going great guns and she was almost crawling but on her toes,that has stopped again as she hates the pain.She also puts her hands up and moves them when we sing Twinkle little star.I must say that I am in. She is stirring must go.Take care.Oh yeah Fraggle rock is an amazing baby sitter when I need to get things done for half an hour. She loves the songs and coloursOh no, sorry to hear that she has stopped pooping again :hugs:. Sounds like she is doing really well besides that problem. Fraggle rock hey, I'll have to try that. She loves the fairies at the moment (so does Max) and she whips her head around breaks out into a huge grin when I put them on


Here is my baby,took them today.
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/brodie_bunch/9%20months%20old/
What a cutie!
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Both the kids have snotty colds now but its not too bad. Isabelle is still pretty happy and Max is his usual self.

The nipple thrush is killing me. I was crying last night while feeding. It reminded me of the nipple pain I got during the first few weeks of feeding. The last couple of feeds have been bearable though. I am treating myself and Isabelle 3-4 times per day.

Oh and guess what!? The last two days Isabelle has been eating! You know the Rafferty's Garden baby food? She LOVES it. She went mental on the spinach, broccoli, pea and apple one. Now we just have to widen her interest and get her eating lots of savoury :thumbsup:. I hope she keeps it up. She also goes mental when I eat something. She lunges for me/it with such a look of determination on her face, so cute.

We got stuck into the vegie garden last weekend and DH finished it off this weekend. Looks good and we can't wait to the vegies to come up and grow.

Best be off, hi to everyone I didn't do personals to :wave:

[katesmate]

:wave:

Brodie - Beautiful pics! Layla is gorgeous! Sorry to hear that she is having trouble pooing again. I think Andi is also going to go kicking and screaming when I wean also cos its just not happening! I also had visions of having a toddler coming up and lifting my shirt for a feed!

Bec - Thats great that Isabelle is hooking into some food now. I bet you are so relieved! I hope you are feeling better soon with the nipple thrush. I have decided to give Andi a break from me pushing the bottle onto her and will try again later on in the week! I will also just try to give her milk in the cup and see how that goes. If only they would do what we want them to all the time :laughing: if only!

Jackie - Oh that sucks! Even though you were not trying its hard not to get your hopes up!

Alpha - How was your day yesterday with your mates over?

Sam - I ended up trying Andi with some milk in her favourite cup and she hated it, so I just took it away. Then over the weekend I forgot about giving her milk and just got her back to giving her water in her cup and normal breastfeeds. She was hooking into her water as usual so I offered it to her in her bottle and she took it. So the problem seems to be the milk not the bottle! So I am not too sure what to do about that.

Andi is loving her swimming lessons she goes crazy for the whole half hour in the pool, just splashing and squealing with delight! She then falls asleep straight away in the car afterwards. She is starting to pull herself up on everything now. She is still only saying dad dad despite me saying mum mum all day every day!

Hi to Sai, Lou, Amy. Have a good week everyone :sunshine:

[xlouxloux]

just a quick update on us for now sorry, Alyssa has been off her food all weekend and has started throwing up her milk bottles, has a really runny nose so i went to the drs and he said its most likely gastro but im not convinced, i think shes swollowing alot of mucus and thats upsetting her tummy :confused: either way shes on clear fluids for 24hrs then we shall see what happens.
Shes sleeping alot and already looks thinner :( poor baby its so hard to see n shes so clingy n wants lots of cuddles so were having some lazy home time

Im doing okay, decided that i wasnt coping very well and went to my dr and shes put me on some anti depressents (ive been on them 3 times before) im happy cos i know my body and my head now so knew it was the right thing to do. Looking forward to feeling energetic and with it again.

Hope everyones having a good day and ill hopefully be back later today to catch up on personals :goodvibes:

[alphafemale2901]

I just lost a massive post acknowledging everybody's stuff and now I'm annoyed and I'm not retyping it. So here's the abridged version:

Jackie - Damn shame. It will happen soon enough.

Lou - Glad you're starting to feel better having spoken to you're doctor. I hope Alyssa gets better soon.

Brodie - gorgeous picture of Layla.

Sam - You still haven't told me what you're going back to Uni to do next year. Did you catch that I'm continuing Social Work next year?

Pixie - I hope you're (.) (.) feel better soon.

Katesmate - I wish I had the confidence to get into the water looking the way I do. I'd love to get Koby into swimming lessons.

Amy & Sai - Howdy girls. Hope yooz are well.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was great but busy. Satdy night we went out to a friends birthday party and yesty I had some girlfreinds over. It was a ripper weekend all round.

I'll come back and post again later when I get over the ire of losing my massive post.

♥ ♥ ♥

[katesmate]

Lou - I hope Alyssa is feeling better today. :hugs: it must be awful seeing her so sick. I have heard that there are some nasty bugs going round. Take care and I hope you are feeling better yourself soon.

[xlouxloux]

Alyssa is doing better today, managed to keep down her morning bottle and scoffed some brekky, still very tired though and clingy, loves to just lay on me.
She didnt want her after nap bottle and wasnt that interested in lunch but had a few mouthfuls so i put a handful of cheerios (thanks Bec!) on the tray and she chewed on them.
Shes definatly improving which is a relief

Ive started to feel alot better, less tense and agitated. Sleeping better and waking feeling refreshed which is nice

Jo - thankyou :hugs: yeah a few friends have bubs with virus' its been a b!tch of a winter hehe

Sarah - sounds like u had a good weekend, how was Koby? Alyssa is a lil weird around strangers hehe

Bec - yay for Isabelle finding a food she likes! i use the Raffterys stuff sometimes, the fruit and multigrain brekky :thumbsup:

Brodie - love the new photos, shes so sweet and innocent looking. She sounds like shes got such a personality and has u wrapped around her finger hehe

Sam - im most likely going to ECU and doing something involved with HR, still a bit confused need to get a course book sent out (mental note to self hehe). thanks for cheking out the vids i love taking lil vids of her hehe :)

Jackie - Thats a shame about AF coming but at least this means u can prepare urself and be all organised before TTC again

Sai - happy belated birthday to you!! :flowerz: how was the insomnia last night? did u manage to get to sleep? hehe i conked out straight away

Hope everyones having a lovely Tuesday, just about to hop into a nice hot bubble bath lil achey from netball last night (we won!) :goodvibes:

[alphafemale2901]

Good evening mummies

Just a quick post. Hope everyone is well. I had some chicks over today so I haven't gotten a thing done. Thats ok, it was good to catch up with some friends.

Anyway tomorrow will be a bludge day for me, so I'm bound to hang around the net all day catching up with whats been going on.

Take care all.

♥ ♥ ♥

[sniper wolf]

hello people

well it's been very very cold again down here, even though we had a burst of warm weather the other week

yes i agree with all the people that said that it was disappointing to not get a BFP but at the same time it means I can plan a bit better for it. I only have to wait until January anyway and we all know how quickly time flies (eh Sammilee?)

brodie- loved the pics- isn't she a sweet thing.

alpha- enjoy your bludge day- i love those! How's Koby doing?

loulou- so jealous on the bubble bath! well done on netball though! what do you feed Alyssa for breakfast? Been wanting to put some cereal in the mix, can we (or is anyone doing it anyway) use cows milk now?

Jo and Bec- good luck with the feeding solids/weaning. Bec- you said you had some luck the other day- still good?

Sammilee- oh odette just loves her swimming and yes she is improving and kicking so much more. got her some great new bathers the other day- new from ebay- they are great and mich better than the horrible ones i've seen locally. How's Caden's crawling going?

Amy- how are you going? Heard from Brittany? Managed to catch up on any sleep?

sorry to anyone I missed so here's a :wave:

did anyone watch that abc show last night about 1 year olds? it was quite thought provoking but had to stop myself comparing babies as they were speaking about 1 year olds and odette is 10 months (yesterday), so we're a few weeks off those ones yet...

have a good day peoples:flowerz:

[brodiebunch]

Just jumping on at work before I start.Layla has started cruising and walking when you hold her hands.She gets the proudest look on her face.She is also into the rough play.Loves being roughed up and turned upside down.Gotta go milk the cow.Love!

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Wow, it's hump day already, and it's nearly the end of September :eek:. Yep, you guys know what I'm going to say :D ... where is the time going???!!!

Another quick one here as I have a busy day planned again. It's been a very busy week all-in-all. I've basically been following up things for next year... chasing up past academic records from uni for my appl... having to get copies of my past academic records signed by JP's... looking at a couple of CC centres for Caden... speaking with work about going back next year (covering my bases in case I don't get into uni)... etc etc. Today I have to head off into the city to the tertiary admins place to submit the paperwork that will go along with my online appl. For those that have asked, I'm applying for a Bach Science as I'm interested in doing something in the health science area. Yep, it's way different to what I've been doing in my career for the past 10-12 years, but like I mentioned before I really need a change. But only thing is, the course I want to get into is very competitive so I really don't know if I'll get in. I know I have the academic scores to get in (thankfully I knuckled down in my last year of high school and got good marks, and did OK at uni too). But even if I have the marks there's also a rigorous interview process. Yeeks! When I think about it all I sometimes wonder what the heck am I doing? Putting myself thru all of this. Oh well, gotta keep life interesting, huh? LOL! :laughing:

Hey Jackie, I watched 'Life at 1' last night. The next installment is on next week, and then I believe the next series 'Life at 3' is being aired beginning of October. I know what you mean about sitting there comparing our own lil' one to the lil' kiddies on there. I too had to stop myself as Caden is only 9 months (today actually!!!), so they have a few months on my lil' man (and it's amazing how much they can develop in just a few months). I love all that type of stuff tho'. Very interesting. The whole nature vs nuture thing. I have noticed with Caden when we're in a big group of unfamiliar faces he is very quiet to begin with but you can see he's watching everyone intently, and then once he's sussed everyone out he becomes a bit of an extrovert.. hehe! And I will admit that's very much like me. When I meet new people I like to check out the group dynamics, kinda work out where I 'fit' and then take things from there. So it's interesting to think if Caden has learnt this from me? Or is it genetic? I know when I was a kid I was one that was not shy at all LOL! You know the type, mum drops off kid at kindy and they don't even look back at their mum as they run to get in the mix of it all? And I remember loving to be a bit of an attention seeker (yeah, lil' ol' me! Haha!). But with age and some horrible teasing at school when I was older (thanks to carrying a lil' bit of extra weight... gosh kids can be cruel sometimes) I sort of outgrew all of that and became a lil' bit more quiet. So it's interesting to think is that because of the environment I was in? Or would I have become like that anyway??? Anyway, I have really gone off track here LOL. I just wanted to say I did watch it Jackie and plan to watch the other installments.

Hi to all the Dec mummies :wave:... Jackie, Amy, Sarah, Sai, Jo, Louise, Bec, Brodie... I've probably forgotten others but just can't think ATM... sorry! And I always wonder where some of the others are that use to post too... Prudie? Faeml? DJ? If you guys are floating around and reading hi to you and your gorgeous bubbas too!

OK, I better get going, this has taken me longer than what I thought. I have to go get ready before Caden wakes up from his morning nap.

Chat again soon.

Sam... :flowerz:

[Ys_Woman]

Hey chickies..glad to see most of you are still alive and kicking.:yelclap:. I come and read from time to time but finding it hard to knuckle down and post.
Brittany is enjoying her life up north. The weather agrees with her apparently, says she is brown already. She is liking the money too and is off on a shopping trip to Rockhampton this weekend. They moved her out of the motel room and she now shares a four bedroom house with a workmate (house provided by her work).
Spent the weekend removing her clutter from the house to the garage and giving the kids back their separate rooms.
Brittany had a picture lurking about in her room that I thought would look nice above our lounge so up it went but now it has made me rethink the whole room. Want to go shopping on the weekend to find cushions to tone with the pic :D. Gotta love a spring clean.
Dane is same-old-same-old. Working on his sitting, but no crawling and :no:mum-mum yet *heavy sigh*..although he is experimenting with a wide variety of sounds.
I went to see the clairvoyant last week (the one from the radio who predicted Dane's coming) and she had some pretty positive stuff to say about all of the family. She asked if I was thinking of returning to work shortly, to which I indicated no. She was glad about that as she said he needs me to be home. She said he can occupy himself quite happily for hours (true) and that ppl comment on what a 'good' bub he is..freakily three ppl made that comment today at school..lol. All in all a good reading.
I had best move to personals before ducking away to make dinner.
Hugs,
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

Sam: HAPPY 9th month milestone Caden:smiliedance:. Yes..time is rushing by hon..I have to agree. I am starting my Xmas shopping next week *oi vay*.
As to your change of study..:yelclap:good for you hon. Fingers crossed you get in. Figured out exactly what you want to do with your science degree yet?
I was the token fat kid..but certainly not the shy sort of one, my mouth was too big for that:laughing:. My kids are not shrinking violets either..on the first day of school they each said: "Well you can go now." waaahhh. Better they be confident though. I really felt for a little girl in Selia's class who would scream and cry when her mum left..this went on for hours and only stopped after two terms. Maybe because all of mine had spent time in daycare they understood I would return.

Ooops..best away to serve tea..back shortly to finish..
Amy:)

[pixiemum2]

Sam - Hope you get into uni ok. I did a BSc about 5 years ago. I majored in biology. I loved it although some of it (like chemistry or physics) was pretty tough.
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Isabelle is going mental on food now :smiliedance::yelclap::thumbsup:

I am so excited and today I cooked up so many vegetables that I ran out of containers to put them in. She is still on puree's and hasn't progressed to mashed yet though. She hasn't learnt how to open her mouth wide, let me put it in, close her mouth and swallow yet. Sometimes she sucks it off the spoon, other times she eats it fine but if I put too much in her mouth at once she usually spits some out :rolleyes:.

She is getting over her cold ok. Still no crawling and talking yet. I thought I saw her wave a few times but I could be imagining it.

You know its not long until their 1 year birthdays :eek:. How shocking is that!?

[Widget]

Heya! It's been like 3 months since I last visited this group... Don't have much time these days...

Just letting you know that I will back in about 5 weeks as I'll have some time up my sleeves...

Basic run-down... Went back to work, cost too much to get there so I am resigning next week.

Annabelle now goes to pre-school 3 days a week and still waiting to get Becca in they said maybe in the next couple of weeks. Once they're both in full-time I will find local work with my limited experience in the working world... In the meantime, DF IS going to get a job that we can survive on while I'm not working...

Becca has cut her first tooth in the last week. Is sitting ok, still not rolling around much, can stand with assistance/holding on but nothing special. She says Mum a LOT which I love as I barely get to see her anymore!!
Engagement party is in 17 days and I feel like I still haven't done anything!!

Sarah, THANKYOU so much for finding me again!!

Can someone give me a run down on what I've missed??

I must away as I have to take some nurofen and get some sleep - girls are going to wear me out like nothing tomorrow... Gotta play, it's my only day with just them!!

[xlouxloux]

quick post before i surrender to bed. Alyssa is still sick, threw up all over me tonight, going back onto just electrolytes tomorrow maybe with some pureed apple.
Im also sick now too, been throwing up today and having lots of stomache pain :(
Duno how ill cope tomorrow hopefully Alyssa doesnt mind having a day in bed with me cos i really cant see me being able to do much.

Sorry no personals i have a headache with the gastro, anyone know how long its meant to last?? :( please tell me it wont be long

:goodvibes:

[alphafemale2901]

Good arvo mummies

It is the most gorgeous Spring day here today. DH has been home and we have put up a bunch of photos of the kids. Well rather he did and I supervised. He did a top notch job of it. And to top of the great day he is cooking dinner tonight. Woot woot - Tacos.

Hey Widget - great to see you here again.

Happy Thursday Amy, Sam, Jackie, Katesmate, Lou, Sai, Pixie and Brodie.

I'm looking forward to this weekend. My glorious Geelong Cats are playing in the Grand Final and DH and I are going out to a few GF parties with some friends. I tell you though if they don't win, I'll be in tears in a corner sucking my thumb.

[pixiemum2]

Alpha - I love football so much thatI don't even know who is playing in the GF! We are hosting a bbq. The cats and who? Is it Hawthorn?

[Ys_Woman]

Bec: That is fantastic about Isabelle coming good with her eating:thumbsup:. I know it was a concern for you. Just don't get her hooked on the things you really like..then you constantly have to share them..lol.
Told you those My Child dolls are addictive..hehehe. How many have you now and what hairstyles? I must admit to spending time on Ebay checking out the new offerings..just not tempted to throw money after them atm..maybe after xmas if the budget allows.

Sniper: Hey lovely..so the weather is swinging there too. Don't you just love the bulbs and blossoms at this time of year? I enjoy walking to school and seeing all the colour around atm.
Thanks for sharing the pics of Odette. I loved the one of her looking over dad's shoulder on the way to her bath:).
I watched that show about one year olds last year (or was it the year b4?) and am hanging to see the next installment when they are all three. I love those sorts of shows where they track ppl over a number of years..my fave being the BBC 7 Up series. I feel like I have known them all my life.
Brittany is just fine. She rang this morning from Rocky while waiting for the shops to open. She is hauling groceries back as she is tired of roadhouse food or paying $22 a night for a meal at the pub.
You asked about the kids and church..Lachlan is really keen, Selia plays up a fair bit there..but mind you, she plays up a fair bit everywhere..lol..low impulse control that girl.
School hols start this arvo..hope I can keep my sanity:D.
Cool that Odette is loving her swimming.
I hear you on the PMS score. My AF has changed since boybee came along..I now get pains up my thighs and slight cramping which I never had in all my years. Hoping you get the BFP you want when you are ready hon.

Brodie: That Layla is such a sweetheart. Loved the pics..wanted to squeeze her thighs..lol. What a super garden too..very well established. I love that sort of garden.
Yay for the cruising and walking assisted..not happening here..but the rough play I can relate to. Dh throws boybee up in the air and he just squeals with delight..although he uses a death grip on dh's hands..lol.
Hope Layla's pooing comes good again. I got tired of Dane giving me rabbit poop so I put him back to Newborn Stage 1 formula and he is now giving me nice moist patties..lol. The stage two has so much iron and he already gets tons from his food.

Sai: Happy belated birthday hon. Did you get spoilt? Hope so.
How is your health these days? Feeling good?
Sounds like Avari enjoyed her trek around Sydney. We took Dane out to dinner last week for the first time too. Fed him garlic bread and pasta (gotta love La Porchetta!) and he happily stared at the other patrons.

Lou: How are you and Alyssa? Hope all is well, or getting well.
I am toying with the idea of antidepressants atm. If it helps you to function more easily I say why not! Have you struck a good one?
Gastro can be a one-off upchuck to a three day thing. Watch for signs of dehydration:..drowsy and floppy, eyes sunken, fontanelle sunken (if it's still open) etc. Any more than three days and I would seek more assistance. Hope she comes good hon.

Jo: How is the bottle situation with Andi progressing? I have no ideas for you lovely, just what the MACH nurse said.. persistence. I truly thought Dane would never drink water as he refused it (all my others are water freaks), but I persevered and a few weeks ago it paid off..he guzzles now.
How is the toilet training going with your other little one?
Had to laugh when you said you are saying mum-mum-mum to Andi all day long..dh does that with Dane..feels guilty that he only says dad. I am happy to wait until he does it spontaneously though.
Sounds like Andi is about to get all mobile on you. Cool that she is another water baby too. Hopefully I can get the kids to the pool this summer.

DJ: How are things at your end? Is Madison walking now? Keep thinking about that with Dane..Selia was walking full-time by this age..poor Dane would just fall over if I tried..lol.

CanadianMomma: How are you and Kaitlyn going?

Widget: I am so glad to see you back hon. I keep hearing how expensive it is for ppl to just get to work these days..it's ludicrous. Hope your DF can pick up some work soon.
Wow..almost up to your engagement party..gee time flies! Hope it is a fabulous one.
Hugs to Becca and Annabelle. How is A's walking coming along..is she running you ragged yet?
Yay for Becca's tooth.

Have to dash. Can hear Dane stirring. He has been so out-of-sorts these last two days..think the top teeth are making a move or just giving him hell for the fun of it..lol. Dh propped him up in the cot yesterday with pillows and he went ballistic on his activity board. Previously he has only been able to play with what he can reach lying down. Man did he go mental with it..lol.

Hugs to all..Hope I didn't forget anyone.
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

I'm looking forward to this weekend. My glorious Geelong Cats are playing in the Grand Final and DH and I are going out to a few GF parties with some friends. I tell you though if they don't win, I'll be in tears in a corner sucking my thumb.
Hey chicky:hugs:. Will be a shoulder to cry on if the Cats get neutered tomorrow..lol. Pity Carlton aren't in the GF :(
Enjoy the sun!
Hugs,
Amy:)

[alphafemale2901]

Hey chicks

What a glorious day in Melbourne it is. Me and DH built Koby a sandpit and I'm feeling quite proud of our efforts.


Alpha - I love football so much thatI don't even know who is playing in the GF! We are hosting a bbq. The cats and who? Is it Hawthorn?

Yep its the Cats and Hawthorn. Go Catttttttters. Woot woot.:yes: Hope you have a grouse BBQ.


Hey chicky:hugs:. Will be a shoulder to cry on if the Cats get neutered tomorrow..lol. Pity Carlton aren't in the GF :(
Enjoy the sun!
Hugs,
Amy:)

If the Cats get neutered I will be leaving the party in tears and grumpy and DH will probably stay at my friends house the night rather than face my ire. Whats worse, my neighbour across the road will probably come and rub it in. He goes for Collingwood, but has a "Go Hawks" poster in his window. DH goes for Carlton too and so do my parents. Its just Kenya and I that follow the Cats.

Hey Ho Sniper, Sam, Brodie, Sai, Widget, Lou and everyone else.

[Widget]

Hey Amy! Since being at pre-school Annabelle has just about started to run, she's close, but still sussing out balance etc... She has more words now too she actually says hello instead of hiya!! she now says bye and bang and moo and I could keep going lol!!

Think Becca might be like my Dad, not crawl, just get up and walk... She can roll over, but not roll...

Been a little worried about her solids intake as she rarely wants to eat and has been on 3 bottles a day since 4 months of age... But she asked for breakfast AND lunch yesterday! Not sure how she went today as i was at work...

Anyways, must go spend some time with DF watching a movie for my b'day...

[Ys_Woman]

happybirthdayV :party:.
:smiliedance: to Annabelle for her words and to Becca for eating so well. Not really having a problem with that here. Boybee is well settled to a three meal plus snack routine. He is taking the chunky stuff easily. Anyways..enough about Dane.
Glad to hear the girls are both thriving and that you are still around.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

Whats worse, my neighbour across the road will probably come and rub it in. He goes for Collingwood, but has a "Go Hawks" poster in his window.
Have you thought how you will rub it in to the neighbour if the Cats do win tomorrow? :D. I love good humoured rivalry like that.
:fingerscrossed:your hubby doesn't have to avoid you tomorrow night..lol.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[Prudie]

Hey Girls

Feeling a tad worried tonight as Hughie has refused the breast all day. His last feed was at 5am and even then he fussed a bit, and since then has completely refused.

He was fine yesterday - feeding as per usual. So I'm not sure what's going on, it's all a bit sudden.

Really hoping he isn't self weaning as I want to BF till he is 12 months.

Even though I dropped night feeds a few weeks ago, I'm going to give it a go tonight in the hope it gets him back on track.

Anyone else been though this?

Also, if it is self weaning, how do I get him to drink milk from a cup? He refuses a bottle so that's not an option. He happily drinks water during the day but it's only sips and not in one big hit.

Sorry for the going on about this...but I'm a little concerned.

Go the hawks!!!

[Ys_Woman]

Hello Prudie..I wonder if Hugh has a bit of an off tummy or sore gums? Sometimes they go off their feed when they feel yuk, same as we do. If you suspect it is due to teething it might be an idea to Bonjella the sore gum ten mins before a feed.
If it continues today it would be worth taking him to the doctor or ringing the telephone triage service for advice as little ones can dehydrate pretty quickly.
Hugs. Hope it passes quickly.
Amy:)

[Prudie]

Thanks Amy.

He is still refusing the breast - even at 4.30am this morning when he would normally gulp it down.

I put expressed milk in his cup this morning and he had about 50mls and I put ebm in his weetbix as well. Hopefully that's enough to keep him going.

Might take him to the Drs anyway - just that he seems pretty happy otherwise, so thinking it's probably not sore throat/ear infection etc.

Feeling really down about it all.

[Ys_Woman]

Feeling really down about it all.
Cheer up hon:hugs:..thinking it is pretty normal. Dane has not wanted much of his bottle the last few days and woke this morning and wasn't interested at all. I know it is his top teeth that are giving him swish so I Bonjella'd him and then had to give him Panadol. He cries if we put him down in his exersaucer or playpen, a real 'break-your-heart' type of cry..he is just so out of sorts, doesn't want to play, just wants bed.
You make sure Hugh has to do a few extra chores when he gets older to make up for putting you through this today:D.
Hugs,
Amy:)

[pixiemum2]

alpha - :hugs: Hmm, I wonder where your DH will be sleeping tonight?

[Prudie]

Yay for Hawthorn - my mum is a huge Hawks supporter, so she is one happy chicken :)

Hugh is still refusing the breast. He takes some milk from the straw cup - took about 100 mls at lunch today but then hardly anything at dinner.

I had a melt down about it all today...mainly because I am worried he's not getting enough milk and also because I wasn't quite ready to stop bfing.

Have spoke to the ABA and Karitane (clinic in NSW) and have tried all their tips but to no avail.

At least if he has self weaned, I will now be able to have a few glasses of vino without feeling guilty :D

[Ys_Woman]

alpha - :hugs: Hmm, I wonder where your DH will be sleeping tonight?
Was wondering the same thing..lol. ;).

Amy:)

[sniper wolf]

phew busy weekend here people!

Amy- sounds like Odette and Dane are battling similar stuff- she is not wanting all her bottles- i've cut them back to 2 a day as well, as she is 10 months now- I assume that by 1 year (or so) I can replace the formula with cow's milk. So I'm hoping to get her off bottles as well and onto a cup around then. By my is she not happy some days- we've also gone down the panadol route and it really does calm her down. she has a stubborn bottom toth that has cut through but not risen much. Hope you are feeling better soon too:hugs:. not nice when you feel a bit flat.

prudie- no idea sorry! might just be a phase though- if he is drinking water and having solids then i wouldnt worry toooo much (I guess).

Hi widget-welcome back!

can't see much more so i will submit this and have a look back a bit...

[sniper wolf]

If the Cats get neutered I will be leaving the party in tears and grumpy and DH will probably stay at my friends house the night rather than face my ire. Whats worse, my neighbour across the road will probably come and rub it in. He goes for Collingwood, but has a "Go Hawks" poster in his window. DH goes for Carlton too and so do my parents. Its just Kenya and I that follow the Cats..

<gulp>

alpha? are you ok?

[sniper wolf]

ok managed to dig out a few more, apologies if i missed anyone-


I've basically been following up things for next year... chasing up past academic records from uni for my appl... having to get copies of my past academic records signed by JP's... looking at a couple of CC centres for Caden... speaking with work about going back next year (covering my bases in case I don't get into uni)...

wow big changes afoot for you- you go girl! I've been tempted to occasionally change direction but I spent so damn long in study (1996-2006) that I'm sooooo over it. Hope you get in. When will TTC 2 happen? year after next?


Hey Jackie, I watched 'Life at 1' last night. I know what you mean about sitting there comparing our own lil' one to the lil' kiddies on there. ...The whole nature vs nuture thing. I have noticed with Caden when we're in a big group of unfamiliar faces he is very quiet to begin with but you can see he's watching everyone intently, and then once he's sussed everyone out he becomes a bit of an extrovert.. hehe! And I will admit that's very much like me.

yeah i enjoyed it but had to stop comparing, i find odette was a lot of different 'types' depending on her mood. she happily sits around strangers one day and then other days is freaked out. who knows what her 'real' self is?



Dane is same-old-same-old. Working on his sitting, but no crawling and mum-mum yet *heavy sigh*..although he is experimenting with a wide variety of sounds.

odette not crawling either but she is standing a bit (not on her own though) and holding on to me. she also moves more on the floor as well. she sits like a queen these days, so that's good. is Dane's personality similar to any fo your other kids or is he fairly distinct.


I went to see the clairvoyant last week (the one from the radio who predicted Dane's coming) and she had some pretty positive stuff to say about all of the family. She asked if I was thinking of returning to work shortly, to which I indicated no. She was glad about that as she said he needs me to be home. She said he can occupy himself quite happily for hours (true) and that ppl comment on what a 'good' bub he is..freakily three ppl made that comment today at school..lol. All in all a good reading.
I had best move to personals before ducking away to make dinner.
Hugs,
Amy

wow, never had that done before, i've lurked past a clairvoyant one time but didnt have the guts to go in.



Isabelle is going mental on food now

I am so excited and today I cooked up so many vegetables that I ran out of containers to put them in. She is still on puree's and hasn't progressed to mashed yet though. She hasn't learnt how to open her mouth wide, let me put it in, close her mouth and swallow yet. Sometimes she sucks it off the spoon, other times she eats it fine but if I put too much in her mouth at once she usually spits some out .

oh yay for Isabelle. that's good to hear, are you getting much sleep these days?


quick post before i surrender to bed. Alyssa is still sick, threw up all over me tonight, going back onto just electrolytes tomorrow maybe with some pureed apple.
Im also sick now too, been throwing up today and having lots of stomache pain

Hope you've both gotten over your sickness. no fun at all.



Sniper: Hey lovely..so the weather is swinging there too. Don't you just love the bulbs and blossoms at this time of year?

sure do Amy- planted some zuchinni and lettuce in the top bed that I had dug up last week. This year i am growing veghies from seeds and I have several trays right next to me here sitting on a table near a window. I have carrots, spring onions, more luttuce and capsicum all at various stages. looking forward to a good vegie patch this year. I'm still a learner at this though- although i did buy a PH meter!


Hoping you get the BFP you want when you are ready hon.

yeah me too. January is the month we start. Start taking folate in October/November. pap smear around the same time. (hope you aren;t having dinner:laughing:)

yeah so this weekend was a huge one- gardening, swimming, cooking, cleaning, does it ever end. last night both DF and I were in bed (asleep) by 9pm. Odette is a lot more unsettled these days, we even had to get up to her last night. some days she is just cranky and I can see she is starting to assert her will. she's still sleeping well though- now 6pm-6am (roughly). ok that's me I got to get the quiche out of the oven. bye people!:wave:

Hi to people I didnt get to - Jo, DJ and everyone else! Hope your weekends were grand!:flowerz:

[DJWebb]

hi girls...feels like ages since Ive posted here! ive been super busy!

alpha-oooh a sandpt..we built one for our kids a month ago and they love it!

widget- sounds like Annabelle is doing great! And yeah some kids just dont ever crawl..they just go straight to walking.

prudie- I would think it would be a bit early for him to wean of breastfeeding! Maybe he is teething? well good luck and hopefully you can figure out whatever is causing him to not want to feed!


hi to jo- sniper wolf- sammilee and everyone else I have missed hopefully I can get to more personalls later!

so a quick update...Madison is getting so big! she is climbing more. and standing on her own..she can play peek a boo, clap her hands, she says mum, dad, ball, sock, and makes lots of other sounds..she points to things..and we bought her one of those little ride on bike things and she loves it...we put her on it, and she rides all around the house! she can push herself forwards and backwards and can get off of it all by herself! she is one amazing baby!

I am still trying to figure out how to get her on a good sleep routine! She has 2 sleeps a day..ranging anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour long..and then at night she wakes every 2-3 hours...but she does toss and turn in her sleep and Im thinking maybe she rolls into her bed rails or somthing and it wakes her up? Im not to worried..I know eventually she will sleep through the night! SHe isnt grumpy during the day so Im sure she is getting enough sleep.

SHe is eating really well..she dosnt eat baby food at all anymore...she isnt a fan of potatoes! but she looooves pasta! and all fruit and veg! she likes egg and cheese and pretty much just eats what we eat! I thought we were supposed to hold off on giving babies eggs until a year ( I waited a year with my older kids) but the health nurse told me at her 8 month checkup that she can have eggs (because there isnt any family history of allergies) so yeah thats about it. hope you ladies have a lovely long weekend!

[sniper wolf]

wow Madison is one spectacular baby! :yelclap: did you other children develop as quickly as this?

[Widget]

By gee, Madison is doing heaps!!

Becca is clapping now too - DF sent me the video on Friday so I missed the rest of my lunch coz I was showing her off to the office LOL

Just got word that Becca can start at pre-school on Wednesdays starting this week if we want... So there's one day childfree now.

Still handing in my resignation though, just do it tomorrow instead of today as I'm "sick"...

Dad offered to move back in with us in order for me not to resign but I don't know if we'll handle that again, it's been nearly 6 months of just us and we're loving it!!

Well, better get to filling in Becca's enrolment forms and paying $$ out to them... Reminds me, have to chase up our old Dr AGAIN as he STILL hasn't transferred the kids medical records 3 months after I officially requested it by the correct procedures... GRRRRR Need them coz he is the only one who has Becca's 4 month immunisation info and pre-school wants it...

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Typical, it's a public holiday here in the west, and it's a morning that Caden decides he wants to be up and eat his breakfast before 6am (he usually doesn't stir until after 7am). So here I am at just gone 6:30am wide awake when I should be in bed having a lay in. But I made sure DH got up too, not gonna let him have a lay in when I can't :D

Update here... Caden is plodding along well. He's still crawling backwards everywhere, he's actually become quite a master at it... go figure?! He can get up and down our stairs (albeit there are only 3 of them) really well. If I'm in the kitchen and he's in the lounge room but wants to be with me he'll scoot on down to me... backwards of course LOL! DH and I wonder if he'll actually go forward :confused:. He's standing heaps too. He can actually pull himself up to a standing possy using the couch as leverage, or me if I'm sitting next to him on the floor. He's saying as clear as day dad-dad, mum-mum, nan-nan (which my mum luuurves!). He's also learnt when I'm changing his bum to say "poo" whilst waving his hand in front of his nose (for a laugh DH and I do this when he's done a poop and we change him, but he nows does this for every nappy change LOL!). He waves hello and good-bye like a champ, and just starting to blow kisses (not too well, but you get the gist of it when he does it :D). Oh, and very annoyingly, he has discovered that if he blows into his straw he can make bubbles in his water and also make a mess! :rolleyes: So as you can guess, he's not drinking a lot of water ATM 'coz he's too interested in blowing rather than sucking on the straw!!!

OK, that's about it on Caden's progress. I seriously cannot believe that he's already 9 months old. has anyone else started to think about what you're going to do for bubs 1st birthday? DH and I were actually talking about it yesterday, and we think we'll have a bit of a sausage sizzle down at a local park by the river, which is not too far away from our house. We have a few friends with kiddies and this park has a great big playground that is fenced in so thought that it would be good to let the kids run riot but 'coz they are fenced in it will keep the kiddies away from the water. We'll probably do that the Sunday before Caden's b'day, but of course we'll still do a bit of a party and a cake on his actual Christmas Eve b'day with family.

OK, I better post this before I loose it. I'll then tackle some personals.

Sam... :flowerz:

[Sammilee]

OK, personals... (and I'll apologise if I miss anyone but I'll try my hardest not too :))...

Widget - Howdy there stranger! Glad to see that you found us again. Becca sounds like she is doing really well; teeth, sitting, clapping, standing etc etc. And glad to hear the Annabelle is mastering her walking and is now running too :yelclap:. I hope you can find a new job locally, always helps if you work not too far away from home. I hope your engagement party is a huge success... wow, how fast did that come around? And did I notice that Amy wished you a happy birthday??? If so, then happy belated birthday too. I hope you had a great day!

Jackie - Wow, sounds like you did have a busy weekend. How's your mum going? Recouping after her op OK? And how's Odette going? I can relate to the cutting down in bottles. Caden is doing the same here too. And like you, I'm not too fussed as I'd love to get rid of the bottles come 12 months. Caden loves his yoghurt and chomps on a big piece of cheese everyday so I'm not too fussed if he's not having as many bottles. And wow, 10 years of study? I don't blame you about not wanting to go back to it anytime soon. What did you study? I did 4 years straight outta school many moons ago (did 1st year Bach Arts, and then did 3 year Bach Commerce). I then went back and finished BA part-time. That took me about 5 years or so (I'd do a unit or 2 every semester). I only just finished end of last year (don't know if anyone remembers me having a whinge last year when I was pg, working full-time then having to go to uni coupla times a week :D). If I get into uni next year it will be challenging, and I'll be honest the thought of studying full-time again scares the beejezus outta me, but seriously, the thought of my old job doesn't do it for me IYKWIM. And as much as I have loved being home this year with Caden, I don't think I can do this indefinitely. I feel like I have to do something productive... anyway, TTC#2 might be put on hold for a year or so. I suppose it really depends on what happens next year.

DJ - Hiya there stanger! Yes, it's been a long time since you last popped in too. Glad to hear things are going really well, and what a champ is Mady! Sounds like she'll be walking very soon. I must agree that Caden isn't on mushy food now too. He's loving lots of food that he can grab at and eat. His fave ATM is baked beans on toast. He tries to pick up the beans and eat them (so I'll still feed him the majority of the beans) and then he loves to munch on the toast. I made a tuna pasta bake the other night and he loved it. The big spiral pasta was great 'coz he was able to pick them up and chomp on them. Is Mady mastering feeding herself with a spoon yet? I've tried with Caden but he seems to aim his spoon everywhere but his mouth, and then when he does manage to get it in there he sucks and chomps on it instead of eating :rolleyes:

Amy - How's Dane's top teeth going? I have a feeling that Caden's top ones are playing the 'shall we come out' game (and the reason I think he was up so early this morn). I hope you're feeling better too :hugs:. It's not nice feeling a bit down and flat. I seriously think weather has a lot to do with the way ppl feel. Come with the warmer weather it always gives us that extra 'spark', and of course it's great to be able to bundle up bubs in the pram and go for a nice big walk. Clears the mind and gives us exercise without it feeling like exercise IYKWIM. Glad to hear the Brittany has settled into her new job well.

OK, better hit that lil' submit button now, and DH has popped a piece of toast into the toaster so I better go grab that while it's still hot... will be back in a minute (or three :D)...

[sniper wolf]

hi sammilee- yeah 10 years! well I had 1.5 years off in 2004/5 and worked full time (that was horrible, I pity anyone who works full time, mind you some people like it). I did undergrad politics 1996-99, then honours in 99, then postgrad from 2000-2006 - meant to be a 3 year thing but in the end it took me 4.5- that was in policy/politics.

I did love studying though- beats real work (apart from the pay) any day.

wow Caden has really come along very quickly in thelast few weeks- developmentally! So impressed with his vocab and his moving around. he's a month behind odette too and so more advanced! although she too has made some gains.

she's now expressing her will and arching her back (only occasionally) and shaking herself when she doesnt want to be put in the bed for a sleep. doesnt happen much yet but i am sure this is the start of something.

I'd love to be SaHM indefinitely- I would sort the garden out and become VERY good at cooking. I don't mind doing some freelance work from home from time to time.

[alphafemale2901]

Morning everyone.

I'm am mourning the Cats loss. Not as much as DD though. She literally cried her eyes out and tore up her Geelong calendar. I think she got so used to the Cats wiinning all season that their loss came as quite a kick in the guts. I said hey, its just a game and the loss doesn't impact your life so try not to take it too heart so much.

I was having a good time at the parties we attended so I got over it pretty quickly.

DH came home with me :D

Anyway, it super-chores Monday for me so I can't hang around. Sorry no personals today. I'll try and pop in later, but definitely tomorrow.

Hope everyone is well and happy.

Sarah :thumbsup:

[Sammilee]

Prudie - How's Hugh going? Still refusing? I don't have any words of wisdom as Caden and I didn't get the whole BF'ing thing working (tho' 8 months of expressing full-time was enuf for me!). But I remember reading past posts of ppl experiencing similar things at similar times, and 99% of the time bubs usually go back to the breast and continue to BF for ages afterwards. So maybe just keep offering and express in the meantime so you don't compromise your supply. Have you posted in the BF'ing section? I'm sure there are some other lovely BHer's out there that can help you.

Sarah - Hellooooo? Are you out there??? So so sorry to hear that your beloved Cats lost on Saturday, but chin up, there's always next year! If it helps I can understand how you're feeling :hugs:. DH and I went over to Melbourne for the Grand Final 2 years in a row to see my boys loose 2 years in a row. Do you know how gut-wrenching that felt? It cost us an arm and a leg to go over there, so you'd think that my team could've won at least one of them!!! But no, they had to rub it in my face and loose 2 years running... geez! I still can't stand the Brisbane Lions to this day!!! :D :laughing:

Louise - Hope you and Alyssa are feeling better. It's been a few days since you were last on so I suppose you must be recouping and taking it easy. It's not nice feeling blah... :hugs: I hope you're feeling a lil' bit better today, if so go enjoy some of that sunshine we're going to have today. 25 degrees and sunny :goodvibes:. I luuurve that kind of weather!

Bec - Glad to hear that Isabelle has finally decided that she likes solids... yay for her!!! How is her cold? Still lurking around? And how's Max? Is he still stuffed up? And I know what you mean about being 1... yeeks! So have you thought about Isabelle's birthday party yet?

OK, I really can't go back and see much more so I might post this one and head into the shower. Hi to all the other gorgeous Dec mummies - Sai, Brodie, Jo (hiya Jo, how are you? It's been a lil' while since we last heard from you, hope all is OK).

Seeing as DH is home today (being a public holiday and all) I might be able to pop back on later 'coz DH can do some 'Caden-entertaining'... is anyone else getting that? Caden is just so time-consuming when it comes to play. He's not happy to sit there by himself, he has to have someone to play with him, be it build with the blocks, or roll his ball, or read a story. Don't get me wrong, I love doing all that kinda stuff with him, but all day every day, gets a bit tiring... LOL! :D DH can experience some of that today.

Bye for now!!!

[Sammilee]

hi sammilee- yeah 10 years! well I had 1.5 years off in 2004/5 and worked full time (that was horrible, I pity anyone who works full time, mind you some people like it). I did undergrad politics 1996-99, then honours in 99, then postgrad from 2000-2006 - meant to be a 3 year thing but in the end it took me 4.5- that was in policy/politics.

I did love studying though- beats real work (apart from the pay) any day.

Wow-wee!!! That's a lotta study!!! And I thought I'd done my fair share :cool:. I enjoyed studying, but the exams is what I hate the thought of. Assignments etc... not too much of a worry; and studying for an exam... yeah, not too bad either; but get me into that exam room I always feel suffocated and have a bit of an anxiety attack. I *knock on wood* always do OK with my exams, it's just that terrible feeling whilst doing them LOL! So yeah, not looking forward to going back to that :no:



wow Caden has really come along very quickly in thelast few weeks- developmentally! So impressed with his vocab and his moving around. he's a month behind odette too and so more advanced! although she too has made some gains.

she's now expressing her will and arching her back (only occasionally) and shaking herself when she doesnt want to be put in the bed for a sleep. doesnt happen much yet but i am sure this is the start of something.

Yeah, the last few weeks he's seem to have done a few things. The blowing kisses is just a recent thing (like the past 2-3 days). So cute to see, and he hasn't mastered it yet, but you know what he is trying to do. Moments like that always makes up for the other 'not-so-pleasant' times ;). And I know what you mean about the back arching!!! Caden does that too. He does it mostly when he wants to be held and I try to put him on the floor on his play mat.



I'd love to be SaHM indefinitely- I would sort the garden out and become VERY good at cooking. I don't mind doing some freelance work from home from time to time.

Yeah know, I thought I would love being a full-time SAHM, and was so looking forward to it when I was pg (I think I started to countdown the moment I got my BFP!). And don't get me wrong, I've loved being at home with Caden this year (mmm... OK, maybe some days more than others LOL! :laughing:). But for some reason the thought of doing this indefinitely kinda freaks me out. I definitely wouldn't go back to work full-time, but the thought of going back to my old job even just part-time doesn't appeal to me either. Hence I thought it might be a great opportunity to look at doing some study that I've always had an interest in but would never have stopped working to do IYKWIM. OK, I'm probably not making that much sense, but I know what I mean :D

[DJWebb]

sniper wolf- all my kids were different. My older 2 were doing everything like Madison is..and they were both walking by 9-10 months! My 3rd talked early but crawled, rolled, walked a bit later..my 4th was a prem..but still managed to do everything sit, crawl, walk at the same time as most babies!

sammi- wow sound like Caden is doing great! Madison tries to use the spoon occasionaly..but mostly just uses her fingers...which is fine with me!

So cute that Caden can blow kisses! I havnt taught Mady that yet..though she will give kisses! And she waves..if you stand her in front of the mirror she waves at her self and says 'hi'
its to cute:)

[madjedjjlill]

Hi all dec mums an bubs long time no chat. I just found u guys again. can blame the old pregnancy brain thing ....yep expecting # 6 in april.
Jack is doing great will post some pics when I get my printer working again.
take care Dayna

[pixiemum2]

oh yay for Isabelle. that's good to hear, are you getting much sleep these days?
Sleep is a bit better now although she isn't sleeping through. She wakes once for a feed during the night. I'm sure she would sleep in until 7-8am each morning if Max didn't wake her at 6am screaming out for us to come get him :banghead:.


so a quick update...Madison is getting so big! she is climbing more. and standing on her own..she can play peek a boo, clap her hands, she says mum, dad, ball, sock, and makes lots of other sounds..she points to things..and we bought her one of those little ride on bike things and she loves it...we put her on it, and she rides all around the house! she can push herself forwards and backwards and can get off of it all by herself! she is one amazing baby!

I am still trying to figure out how to get her on a good sleep routine! She has 2 sleeps a day..ranging anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour long..and then at night she wakes every 2-3 hours...but she does toss and turn in her sleep and Im thinking maybe she rolls into her bed rails or somthing and it wakes her up? Im not to worried..I know eventually she will sleep through the night! SHe isnt grumpy during the day so Im sure she is getting enough sleep.

SHe is eating really well..she dosnt eat baby food at all anymore...she isnt a fan of potatoes! but she looooves pasta! and all fruit and veg! she likes egg and cheese and pretty much just eats what we eat! I thought we were supposed to hold off on giving babies eggs until a year ( I waited a year with my older kids) but the health nurse told me at her 8 month checkup that she can have eggs (because there isnt any family history of allergies) so yeah thats about it. hope you ladies have a lovely long weekend! Wow Madison is really developed. I still have a blob over here. That must be really tiring having her wake up so often during the night. Something must be waking her up. Does she self settle or do you have to settle her?


Update here... Caden is plodding along well. He's still crawling backwards everywhere, he's actually become quite a master at it... go figure?! He can get up and down our stairs (albeit there are only 3 of them) really well. If I'm in the kitchen and he's in the lounge room but wants to be with me he'll scoot on down to me... backwards of course LOL! DH and I wonder if he'll actually go forward. He's standing heaps too. He can actually pull himself up to a standing possy using the couch as leverage, or me if I'm sitting next to him on the floor. He's saying as clear as day dad-dad, mum-mum, nan-nan (which my mum luuurves!). He's also learnt when I'm changing his bum to say "poo" whilst waving his hand in front of his nose (for a laugh DH and I do this when he's done a poop and we change him, but he nows does this for every nappy change LOL!). He waves hello and good-bye like a champ, and just starting to blow kisses (not too well, but you get the gist of it when he does it). Oh, and very annoyingly, he has discovered that if he blows into his straw he can make bubbles in his water and also make a mess! So as you can guess, he's not drinking a lot of water ATM 'coz he's too interested in blowing rather than sucking on the straw!!!

OK, that's about it on Caden's progress. I seriously cannot believe that he's already 9 months old. has anyone else started to think about what you're going to do for bubs 1st birthday? DH and I were actually talking about it yesterday, and we think we'll have a bit of a sausage sizzle down at a local park by the river, which is not too far away from our house. We have a few friends with kiddies and this park has a great big playground that is fenced in so thought that it would be good to let the kids run riot but 'coz they are fenced in it will keep the kiddies away from the water. We'll probably do that the Sunday before Caden's b'day, but of course we'll still do a bit of a party and a cake on his actual Christmas Eve b'day with family.
Caden sounds like he is really developing as well. I was going to do something similar for Isabelle's birthday but then decided I will do it either here at home or at the IL's. I didn't want to drag tables, chairs and food somewhere. ALso I wanted to have a cot close by in case one of the kids needed a nap.


Morning everyone.

I'm am mourning the Cats loss. Not as much as DD though. She literally cried her eyes out and tore up her Geelong calendar. I think she got so used to the Cats wiinning all season that their loss came as quite a kick in the guts. I said hey, its just a game and the loss doesn't impact your life so try not to take it too heart so much.

I was having a good time at the parties we attended so I got over it pretty quickly.

DH came home with me

Anyway, it super-chores Monday for me so I can't hang around. Sorry no personals today. I'll try and pop in later, but definitely tomorrow.

Hope everyone is well and happy.

Sarah Awww your poor DD :hugs:


Bec - Glad to hear that Isabelle has finally decided that she likes solids... yay for her!!! How is her cold? Still lurking around? And how's Max? Is he still stuffed up? And I know what you mean about being 1... yeeks! So have you thought about Isabelle's birthday party yet?

Seeing as DH is home today (being a public holiday and all) I might be able to pop back on later 'coz DH can do some 'Caden-entertaining'... is anyone else getting that? Caden is just so time-consuming when it comes to play. He's not happy to sit there by himself, he has to have someone to play with him, be it build with the blocks, or roll his ball, or read a story. Don't get me wrong, I love doing all that kinda stuff with him, but all day every day, gets a bit tiring... LOL! DH can experience some of that today.
Max and Isabelle are both well now thanks for asking. I posted to Sam above what we will do for Isabelle's b'day. Nothing spectacula. A few friends, some cake etc. I find I have to entertain Isabelle a lot too. Usually when I put her somewhere I pile toys up around her so it will hopefully keep her distracted for a while. She's usually pretty good until she see's me.


Hi all dec mums an bubs long time no chat. I just found u guys again. can blame the old pregnancy brain thing ....yep expecting # 6 in april.
Jack is doing great will post some pics when I get my printer working again.
take care Dayna Congrats on your pregnancy. Looks like they will be spaced about the same as my two are (17 months). Good luck!
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I was spoon feeding Max his dinner (pasta) this evening and Isabelle was cracking it on the floor. I picked her up, sat her on my lap and put a piece of pasta in her mouth to keep her quite while I finished with Max. I was expecting her to spit it out. But she chewed it up and swallowed it. I gave her Max's leftovers and she woolfed it down. She then had a full tub of yoghurt (which she hasn't had before because she doesn't like cold food :rolleyes:).

I think I forgot to give her an afternoon nap today :laughing:. For the life of me I can't remember giving her one. She was fine all afternoon, not grumpy at all. She did get up at midday from her morning nap so she probably didn't need it I guess. But as soon as I gave her (.)(.) before bed she was asleep.

She is taking bottles really well now and she doesn't have any (.)(.) during the day (exept first thing in the morning, during the night and before bed). I'm having to express a bit as they get a bit full and sore so I am giving that to her in the bottle as well as a bit of formula.

Better go, back is sore from sitting at this computer for so long

Bec

[alphafemale2901]

Sarah - Hellooooo? Are you out there??? So so sorry to hear that your beloved Cats lost on Saturday, but chin up, there's always next year! If it helps I can understand how you're feeling :hugs:. DH and I went over to Melbourne for the Grand Final 2 years in a row to see my boys loose 2 years in a row. Do you know how gut-wrenching that felt? It cost us an arm and a leg to go over there, so you'd think that my team could've won at least one of them!!! But no, they had to rub it in my face and loose 2 years running... geez! I still can't stand the Brisbane Lions to this day!!! :D :laughing:quote]


Nope, I can't say I know how that feels. But I can tell you this; I was at a party where the entire crowd were following Hawthorne. I was a lone Cats supporter. Oh the shame !!!!


Hi all dec mums an bubs long time no chat. I just found u guys again. can blame the old pregnancy brain thing ....yep expecting # 6 in april.
Jack is doing great will post some pics when I get my printer working again.
take care Dayna

G'day & nice to meet ya. Congrats on your pregnancy. I look forward to seeing you around here more.

[quote=pixiemum2;3093730Awww your poor DD :hugs:

Shes over it but thanks for the hugs.

Hello my fellow December 07 mums. Hope Monday evening is treating you well. After a day of chores and errands, I am chilling out with a bit of internet brain candy - nothing nasty mind !!!!

I throwing a little party at my place this coming weekend. I wish yooz were all in Melbourne to come and join me. Its kinda my last hoorah for the time being. Anyway, I'll be around tomorrow to pay more attention to personals. My apologies.

Sarah ♥ ♥ ♥

[Ys_Woman]

Rolling on past.

Dh will have to get a second job as I have been playing around on Ebay..hehehe. I have bought Selia's bday pressies for next month and have now started with the xmas shopping. I have also started listing Dane's newborn and 00 size clothes..have accepted that I am done with babies so not keeping anything more than I need to this time round.
Had a bit of a meltdown the other night due to feeling stuck in the house..so dh got online last night and applied for a used car loan so I can buy a little runabout :smiliedance:. Saw a 3yr old Toyota I am keen on so hopefully it will still be available when the finance comes through later this week. I am already imagining trips to the health centre, gp, shopping, lunch with the girls, and with the local BH's too!

The gal who used to eat snakes: Dang but I keep forgetting your new name..lol..oh, Sniper Wolf..that's it! . Too late..already wrote that other title, bolded it, and used italics and all.:D
I kinda laughed when you spoke about Odette showing her will now. Dane does the very same thing..arching the back and making short barking/grunting noises with a grumpy look on his face. I love it when they get their own personality..hard as that can be at times. Somewhere around 20 months they blossom and I am so looking forward to that time.
A way back you asked if Dane was similar or different to the other kids. His nature is somewhat similar to Lachlan's in that he is patient and sweet (he is far too good for us..lol), but he has a little of Selia's fiery temper in there too. Physically and verbally he is far behind the other three, but I am not that worried about him as he makes other connections that are more advanced than them..ie: looking for dropped things at an earlier age; and in the past few months if I pick up the tv remote he immediately swings himself around in the exersaucer to look at the telly. If I let it stay on the Foxtel menu for a few mins he will look between me,the remote and the telly until I make a selection. He is such an observer. Can't wait until he can verbalise what he sees.
Sounds like you will be enjoying some fine salads this summer with your own produce Jackie. I can't wait to get the tomatoes in the ground. Nothing in the world tastes better than home grown fruit and veg. I think it is the secret to better cooking too.

Sam: Oh you meanie making your dh get up on a public hol..lol. I let dh sleep in but then I nap in the afternoon and leave him to deal with the kids:)
Wow but Caden is moving fast:yes:. It just takes them to 'get it' once and then they are off and running. Had to laugh at his bubble blowing..does he smile or giggle as he does it?
A sausage sizzle sounds like a great bday..the weather will be superb at that time. I think we will invite all the interested friends to come for a barbie to celebrate Dane's first, if they don't have work xmas functions around that time *yikes*..maybe do it a week or two early.
Like Caden, Dane's teeth are still creating havoc but not showing themselves. All in good time.

DJ: As Mady is meeting her milestones so early it can be par-for-the-course that she doesn't want to sleep. Selia was like that. Oh those 5:30am wake times..uggh. Thankfully by the time she got to preschool she was so tired she started sleeping til 7 or 8.

Madjedjjlil: So glad you popped in. I was wrapt when I saw your signature in the other forum. Congrats again hon. Looking forward to seeing how Jack has grown.

Pixiemum2: Gee, remember how worried you were about Isabelle's eating? Not anymore I'll bet. Sounds like she has taken to it with great gusto.
We gave Dane a chicken leg last night and I thought he would just suck on it but I looked over to see him moving something about in his mouth for ages. It was a big hunk of chicken..but he wouldn't give it up til he had gummed it to death..lol. Those two little teeth aren't enough yet but he is having fun trying.

Widget: Have you handed in your notice yet?
I bet you have really enjoyed just having your own nuclear family at home for once. The dynamics change when you have an extra adult in the house. Does your dad need a place to live or would it help you financially to have him there? Hopefully your df finds some long term, well paid work pronto.

Prudie: How is Hugh going? Hope all is well.

xlouxloux: Is everything ok at your end Louise? Miss hearing from you.

Alpha: Glad you are all over your period of mourning, particularly poor Kenya, she must really get into the spirit of the game.
A party? Woohoo! Wish I lived back in Melbourne..or you threw the party up in Canberra..lol. Hope you have a blast hon.

CanadianMomma? Sai? Brodiebunch? Katesmate?
Where are you all hiding? Is there a party going on and we weren't invited? :laughing:. Hope you are all well and come back and post soon.

Best away into the day. Am off to change my avatar (again!!). One never looks ones best when one takes ones own pic from a foot away..but heck, Dane looked cute.

Hugs to all. Hope the sun is shining where you are.
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

That's better..much nicer to look at boybee's cute smile than my ugly mug.:D

[sniper wolf]

cute avatar yeah but I actually liked the other one!:p

about Dane noticing subtle things- i think Odette does that too. We need a second car as well, but we manage to share it during the week and are just coping. I wouldnt be able to handle it if i never got it though.

good on you for making the change!

re: salads- i found the best salad dressing the other day, i can't believe i've been battling on andon with krappy kraft rubbish, for about $1 more, it's divine.

[xlouxloux]

im heres :wave: just been having some quiet time and havent felt like coming on the computer, been quite nice had a few early nights which has made me feel better, had a few naps too i think im catching up on months of cr@ppy sleeps lol
Alyssa and i are fully recovered from gastro, took Alyssa longer than me the poor mite she was a bit all over the place for awhile. Her routine is messed up completely but we will sort that out in time im just happy shes eating and drinking again :yes:
Shes been so chatty the last few days, 'ga' 'ma' and 'ba' are coming out so maybe we will get a new word soon eheh shes also pulling herself up on everything and getting a bit daring letting go with one hand and the other day she let go completely n stood for about 7secs i was in shock lol
still only 2 teeth, no signs of any others just yet its nice to have a break from the dribbling
i weighed Alyssa on my elec scales this morn, all nudie, and she hasnt put any weight on in about a month :confused: still 9.3kg im not worried at all i was just confused hehe she is just about in the middle of the 50th n 75th percentile.

Will hopefully be on later to catch up on some personals right now i need to find something to eat or i might nap...yawning like crazy hehe

Hope everyones having a lovely Tuesday :goodvibes:

[Widget]

Hey, Only skimmed sorry, been flat out, we have 6 days to get this place in order to have 80 people over!! Hope it doesn't rain coz there's a mountain of washing to be done - men in charge of the house?!?! WHY did anyone let me do that???

Handed in my resignation today as I was "sick" yesterday... I finish on the 31st of October and made it official that we have no income... DF can't get a job until closer to the end of October and I don't think either of us will handle Dad moving back in - he's at my brothers at the moment and I think DF can get a job that will support us, I only require him to earn a little more than what I was getting after fuel - besides, if he gets the same after fuel I'll qualify for Parenting Payments from C/Link so we'd be better off in that case... I can't believe that we don't qualify for Parenting Payment when our combined income is under $35k per year!! Anyways, we're rectifying the situation, I'm just scared now that he won't find something, or that he won't stick to it... I officially don't have a job in a month, nothing to fall back on...

Oh, Dayna Congrats on the latest ball of goo growing inside you!! 17 months is a GREAT gap! So 16 wouldn't be too different from that... I love my 17 month gap!

One thing I don't like about pre-school now... Not only does she now steal Becca's toys, she pushes and says "no don't" when Becca hasn't done anything wrong!! I reckon she might be nearly rough enough for the toddler room... I just want Becca to get settled in their before we move Annabelle anywhere!!

I know I shouldn't be worried about Becca not eating solids yet, she did gain 2kgs in 2 months from 6-8 months, I'm more worried about it now, DF's come down with Gastro hasn't he, and him being main caregiver of her, she has more chance of contracting it from him... I'm calling in sick tomorrow - not sure what for yet, it'll either be carer leave for either DF or Becca (if we can't get her in on the info we have) or I might "have" gastro too... I have 20hours of sick leave and I figure I may as well use them...

Hi to all I missed, sorry, tired and need to do bottles, been ready for bed by 7pm lately... SO glad daylight savings starts this weekend - bugger these 6am get up demands we've been getting - I want my 7am sleep ins back!! I personally think they should have brought it back in as soon as the sun started getting up at 5:45 instead of 6:45!!

Well, better get to it or I won't get any sleep tonight either...

[sai]

Hiya All,
Sorry I haven't had a chance to read back over what everyone's been up to, my computer is on the go slow (DH decided to download stuff and used up the fast limit) I can't find any time at the moment to jump on when it takes 10mins to load a page :hissy:
Bub has not been eating well lately and as a result has started waking in the night screaming until she gets a bottle, last night I decided I wasn't going to give her one as soon as she started and ended up putting her dummy back in from about 2.45 to 5am (I'm guesstimating she woke up about every 15mins) she will take a couple of spoon fulls and then clamps her mouth shut, my Mum said we never did this so has no advice then MIL said DH did do this so I asked what she did and she said add sugar to everything? I'm insulin resistant so am not thinking sugar would be a good solution for my bub???
anyway
hasn't the weather been lovely, and aren't the spring flowers pretty :flowerz: happy thoughts, I'm going to try and get some sleep now.
Hope you are all well, I will try and read back and then do some personals soon! :babydust2:

[alphafemale2901]

Morning everyone.

Hoorah - the school holidays are nearly over.

DH is finally back at work today, although he has been magnificent company for the last few days.

Koby got his third tooth yesty; up the top on the right. It has been roughly a month between each tooth, but I can see the one next to this latest one pushing through already.

Lou - glad to hear you and Alyssa are over the gastro and that overall you're feeling better.

Widget - OMG thats right you're getting married in a short while. How exciting, and nerve wracking having left the blokes in charge. I agree, don't be worried about the solids business. I always say, our little wombles do what they want in their own time.

Want to know something funny to V; DH keeps coming to me all sooky and saying "that chick just bought you back off me in FB". I said, she must really like my AV. :laughing:

Amy, Sam, Jackie, Sai, Pixie, CanandianMomma, Brodie, Katesmate, Madjed, DJ, and anyone I've missed - I hope you're all happy and well and gorgeous as always.

[sniper wolf]

Jackie - Wow, sounds like you did have a busy weekend. How's your mum going? Recouping after her op OK?

she is going so well! she has had 2 knee ops and did really well with those too. she is such a trooper and does all her exercises and the right things and is always in a jolly mood. So yeah, all good thanks.


Hi all dec mums an bubs long time no chat. I just found u guys again. can blame the old pregnancy brain thing ....yep expecting # 6 in april.
Jack is doing great will post some pics when I get my printer working again.
take care Dayna

wow!!!! :smiliedance: congratulations Dayna!! yay for you! Number 6- wowee.


Sleep is a bit better now although she isn't sleeping through. She wakes once for a feed during the night. I'm sure she would sleep in until 7-8am each morning if Max didn't wake her at 6am screaming out for us to come get him :banghead:.

take note here Samillee- this is the reality of 2. :laughing:

alpha- yay for Koby's tooth! was it giving him grief or did it just pop through?

Sai- wow that sound svery tiring- rest up as much as you can!

widget- daylight savings soon is it? I had no idea when it starts, that will certainly ease these early mornings.

loulou- go alyssa! I try to help odette stand up and she can easily bear weight on her legs. I try to encourage her to hold on to me and she does from time to time. Glad you are back and well again. a lot of people have struggled with being sick this year.

Anyone know where to get some lighter weight sleeping bags from? I got my winter ones from best and less- I have yet to check there- but any suggestions gratefully received!

I am so tired here today people- been up since 5. I'm a bit snappy and emotional, and the cats copped it this morning. I just don't need to need to be opening doors and having them whinge at me ALL DAY on top of the baby and work.

[Widget]

Hehehe Sarah, I must make sure I keep buying it back, I've got 5 Mil so it's not like he can actually outbid me LOL

Jackie, We got Annabelle's from BigW but I haven't actually looked for a summer one before we let the girls kick the blankets off in Summer...
Yep, Daylights Savings in NSW starts Sat night!! I'd so much rather getting up at 7am rather than 6am, sometimes earlier!!

Not feeling well, going to lay down for a bit, Becca seemed ok enough at pre-school, I left once she was put down for her morning nap at 9am...

[katesmate]

:wave:

Sai - I am going through the same thing. Andi now only has a couple of teaspoons of food and then wont eat anymore :no:. She used to be such a good eater! She is just getting over a virus so I am hoping she will be back to normal soon. She has had high temps for 4 days and is now covered in a rash but she is much better now. I keep hoping surely she will be really hungry soon. Also as a result she has been waking more in the night wanting feeds!

Lou - I am so glad you and Alyssa are much better now. Gastro is so awful!

Sam - I am sure you will have no probs getting into your course. I also have done a BSc majoring in biochemistry. I am back to work next year so hope my brain swings back into form. I feel quite braindead at the moment :o

Dayna - Congratulations on baby number 6! That is great news! Sorry if you have already said but will you find out what you are having?

Jackie - I am also after some lightweight sleeping bags but I have not been looking very hard! When I had DD1 over in the UK I used grobags with the low tog rating in the summer and they were great, but I think they are very expensive over here and I am not sure where you would get them from. I guess off the internet?

Alpha - I hope your party goes off well on the weekend! Its a pity we all live so far apart! Yay for Koby getting his 3rd tooth!

Bec - That is so great that Isabelle is eating well now. How did you get her to take to the bottle? I still cant get Andi to take milk in a bottle or cup, or even mixed in with her food! That is how much she hates it! I took her to the dr yesterday and he said dont worry about weaning her just keep feeding her! So that was helpful. I would be happy to keep feeding but I am going back to work part time next year.

Amy - That will be great when you get a car. I know I feel crazy if I dont get out of the house.

Prudie - How is Hugh going with his milk feeds?

Hi Widget, Brodie, DJ. I hope everyone is having a good week

[sniper wolf]

Thanks Jo- yeah chuck gro bags into google and you'll find an australian stockist- but the only i wanted was $80- they had some on special for $45. Was hoping to pick up a cotton one for even cheaper than that somewhere otherwise yeah i'll go the gro bag route.

Andi still going swimming?

[alphafemale2901]

alpha- yay for Koby's tooth! was it giving him grief or did it just pop through?

Yeah just popped through. The few days afterward seem to be the worst for him. I think he bites his tongue a bit these days - silly sausage. :laughing:


I am so tired here today people- been up since 5. I'm a bit snappy and emotional, and the cats copped it this morning. I just don't need to need to be opening doors and having them whinge at me ALL DAY on top of the baby and work.

Hope you catch some extra ZZZZZZZs during the day or can at least get to bed early. You just go ahead and be snappy and emotional. I think fighting such feelings makes them last longer. You can make it up to the cats when you're feeling better by giving them extra cuddles. No shame hun, we are women, we are emotional. :hugs:


Hehehe Sarah, I must make sure I keep buying it back, I've got 5 Mil so it's not like he can actually outbid me LOL


I know he's trying every way he can to earn extra lunch money but he never has as much as you. You just keep buying me back. I'm happy to be owned by you rather than people I don't even know.



Alpha - I hope your party goes off well on the weekend! Its a pity we all live so far apart! Yay for Koby getting his 3rd tooth!

Thanks hun.

It is a damn shame we all live so far apart. All the same I'll give yuz the heads up. I'm having a 40th birthday in January...errr...2010. If any of you are planning to be in Melbourne towards the end of January or early February that year, please, please come along. Or start putting your loose change away for an impromptu getaway in January 2010. Its gonn be one hell of a party and you're all welcome.

:smiliedance:

[Sammilee]

Morning fellow Dec mummies :wave:

*sigh* I'm having one of 'those' morning today *sigh*

Caden is so whingy and clingy today. He can't even bear sitting on the floor for even a minute without me being right by his side. Not long ago I was getting a bottle ready for him so I sat him on his mat in the lounge room whilst I went to the kitchen. I wasn't that far away (remember I probably live in one of Australia's smallest houses :rolleyes:) and he could easily see me, but he screamed the house down! What the???!!! I had to let him be as I had to make his bottle, and when I finally went to pick him up after his bottle was ready, he kicked his legs and was slapping my face! :eek: It was like he was really peeved off with me for leaving him. I was thinking it was maybe his top teeth (not that I can see anything there), but with the kicking and face slapping, which he has never done before, I'm totally clueless. And now I'm feeling a bit stressed out. His constant whinging is getting on my nerves :o. Even now, he's had his bottle and sitting on my lap but he's still whingy and just saying "muuuuum-muuuuum" in a long drawn-out way. And he doesn't look sick or anything, KWIM. Mmm... I might try him for a nap but that's very unusual for him to go down at this time, and the way he's acting I don't like my chances... *sigh*

OK... gonna post this and try my luck with the nap... wish me lots of sleeping vibes people!!!

[alphafemale2901]

Chin up Sam and I'm sending you 1000 :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping:

It really could be his teeth or perhaps he's just having a cr@p (cr@p) day - like we all do sometimes.

Don't despair and certainly don't take the face slapping thing to heart. He's just venting his frustrations in the only way he knows how.

I hope you can get him to have a sleep and that you get a rest too.

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: to you hun.

[sniper wolf]

Morning fellow Dec mummies :wave:

*sigh* I'm having one of 'those' morning today *sigh*

Caden is so whingy and clingy today. He can't even bear sitting on the floor for even a minute without me being right by his side. Not long ago I was getting a bottle ready for him so I sat him on his mat in the lounge room whilst I went to the kitchen. I wasn't that far away (remember I probably live in one of Australia's smallest houses :rolleyes:) and he could easily see me, but he screamed the house down! What the???!!! I had to let him be as I had to make his bottle, and when I finally went to pick him up after his bottle was ready, he kicked his legs and was slapping my face! :eek: It was like he was really peeved off with me for leaving him. I was thinking it was maybe his top teeth (not that I can see anything there), but with the kicking and face slapping, which he has never done before, I'm totally clueless. And now I'm feeling a bit stressed out. His constant whinging is getting on my nerves :o. Even now, he's had his bottle and sitting on my lap but he's still whingy and just saying "muuuuum-muuuuum" in a long drawn-out way. And he doesn't look sick or anything, KWIM. Mmm... I might try him for a nap but that's very unusual for him to go down at this time, and the way he's acting I don't like my chances... *sigh*

OK... gonna post this and try my luck with the nap... wish me lots of sleeping vibes people!!!

baby panadol?

[Sammilee]

Thanks Sarah :)

Finally, after 20 minutes or so of him screaming and me going in and out of his room he is finally asleep. :fingerscrossed: he stays down for a good sleep. Yeah, I suppose it could be anything, he has been a bit more grizzly the past coupla days, but today he's been really grizzly. I suppose it has thrown me off 'coz he usually is such a content and happy baby.

OK, while I have the chance I might do some personals...

Sarah - Woo hoo! The BIG 4-0 in 2010. Woo hoo!!! Never know, I might win lotto between now and then and can afford to get over there to help you celebrate :D. But big *thumbs up* for the forward planning! And woo hoo for Koby's 3rd tooth! If I remember correctly Koby and Caden both got their 2nd tooth about the same time. Mmm... I wonder if Caden is being such a grumble-bum 'coz of his teeth. I might have to try and have another look at his gums when he's up.

Jackie - I'm a big user of GroBags here. I know they are a lil' more exxpy but I have definitely gotten my monies worth outta them. And even after all the washes (remember I have Captain Pee here so most mornings he is soaking right thru to the bag! :hair:) they look as good as new. I have a 2.5 tog in the 6-18 months but must admit I don't use it that often 'coz when it's really cold we put on his heating in his room to keep it a constant 20 degrees. I have a 1.0 tog in both 0-6 months and 6-18 months. The smaller one doesn't fit him now but used it heaps, and the bigger one is now the one that gets most use. And at the baby expo just gone I bought a 0.5 tog for a bargain $40 in 6-18 months so I imagine that will get a good workout come summer. You could always look an ebay for some 2nd hand ones. I think once I'm done with these ones I'll try selling them there. Even after all the washes they look as good as new. Hope you get some zzz's today. A catnap this arvo on the cards? Any reason for the early wake up call? And go ahead and have a snappish day. I think I'm having one of those today too LOL! (lucky for my DH he is out for the whole day... haha!).

Jo - Glad to hear that Andi is feeling much better today. The temp and rash didn't sound nice at all. Did your other kidlets get sick too? I hope not. And wow, sounds like a lot of ppl here have done some sort of study in the science faculty. I'm looking at doing something in the health science arena, but yeah, big *fingers crossed* that I'll get in (tho' after the day I'm having with Caden I wonder if I'll manage study and looking after him... yeeks!).

Sai - Bugger about your DH using up all the download limit and slowing your internet down. Seeing that it's 1st Oct now I imagine you'll be back on a fast speed again? That happened here, I think around Jan/ Feb. Both DH and I are big internet users so the first month or so of me being home full-time we gobbled up our limit in no time. After that one experience we quickly upgraded the package, and something like an extra $5 we have triple the limit so I don't think we get anywhere near it now. Sounds like a couple of the Dec bubbas are having an 'out-of-sorts' time ATM. I hope Avari is back to her good ol' self soon. And about the adding sugar, sorry but I had to gasp at that. Adding refined sugar for no reason sounds like asking for trouble IMO. It's amazing how things change from when our parents did the whole parenting thing to us now.

Widget - I hope all goes well with your party this coming weekend. And I hope your DF can find a good-paying job that he likes real quick. Financial stress is something no-one needs to live with.

Louise - Glad to hear that you and Alyssa are on the road to recovery. I've also been meaning to weigh Caden. I don't have scales here at home so I need to remember when I'm at my Mum's. He was 8.2kgs at 8 months, and I reckon in the past month he's whacked on a bit of weight as he's really heavy now (normally he'd shower with me but I'm struggling to hold him as he's heavy, as well as being a bit slippery and squiggly of late... hehe!). And wow for Alyssa standing on her own, albeit 7 seconds, but that's 7 seconds more than my lil' man LOL! She sounds like she's doing well in her development. I wonder who will be the first Dec bubba to walk? Maybe we could take some bets, huh? Hehehe!

Amy - Yay for getting a car! I hope the one you have your eye on is still available when the time comes to buy. It can be a bit tricky with just one car. I say we have one car here (we really have two but the other car is my car which I've had since I was 17 so you can imagine what it's like. It spends most of the time sitting in the carport collecting spiderwebs LOL! We really should get rid of it but I think we'd have to pay someone to come take her away... haha!). Anyway, with the one car it does take a bit of juggling to work out who needs it and when. Lucky for me DH works from home so we can always sort something out as DH is quite flexible with his work. And of course DH is away one week out of four so I get the car to myself for that whole week... woot woot! LOL!!! I'd imagine it would be a bit tuffer for you if your DH uses the car for his work. And I know what you mean about packing up the small clothes. Funny enough I only did that last week. I have a huge green garbage bag full of Caden's size 0000, 000 and some 00 that he no longer wears. Have you been successful in selling on ebay? I thought I'd give that a go too. I know that we'll have #2 sometime, but who knows if we have another boy around the same time of year (you know, need the same size for the same season) so I thought I might as well get rid of the stuff and then buy new gear when the time comes (but I seriously hope we have a lil' bundle of pink so all of Caden's clothes will be useless anyway LOL!). I really must get my butt into gear about ebay.

On the topic of clothes, anyone find sizing really weird? Caden has some clothes that are 00 which he still fits into (mainly t-shirts albeit they are getting a bit short now LOL), he has most stuff in 0 but I'm now also buying him size 1 which fits well. Makes it hard 'coz the other day my MIL asked what size is Caden in 'coz she wants to buy him some denim shorts (I had mentioned about getting him some and she was like "oh, let me' let me!"... too cute (and of course I said yes :D). What size do I say? 'Coz it really depends on the make to determine what size he's in :rolleyes: (OK, vent over LOL!).

OK, I think that's it for me. Hi to everyone else that I didn't get to personals. It's taken me about 25 minutes to do this post and bubby boy is still asleep. Maybe I should grab something to eat now while I have the chance.

I hope everyone has a grand hump day.

Sam...

[sniper wolf]

thanks for the info on the bags Sam!I was looking at a 1 TOG for the following months was going to get 18-36 months size. see how I go after a trip into town -bypassing target of course [hobart joke])

coupla pics:

cheap toys:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigmess29oct.jpg

she only does this outside:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigsee1oct.jpg

looks very pleased with herself
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigproudpeg1oct.jpg

[Sammilee]

baby panadol?

Yeah, I suppose I could, but I try not to use it unless I really really need it (like if he hadn't gone to sleep I think I probably would have dug it out for him). I think the face slapping me and kicking just threw me. It was actually quite a shock. He acted like a minature 2 y.o. having a tantrum in my arms. Geez, if that's things to come then I'm definitely not looking forward to the 'terrible 2s' and the 'trying 3s'!!!

[sniper wolf]

yeah i've had a few tantrum-ish turns here as well, i wouldnt get the panadol out for it (on its own) either, but if she hadn't slept and appeared irritable and a bit out of sorts then i'd consider it.

oh yeah no chance of a catnap- she's up for the arvo now- 3 hours until bedtime though!

[Sammilee]

thanks for the info on the bags Sam!I was looking at a 1 TOG for the following months was going to get 18-36 months size. see how I go after a trip into town -bypassing target of course [hobart joke])

coupla pics:

cheap toys:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigmess29oct.jpg

she only does this outside:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigsee1oct.jpg

looks very pleased with herself
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigproudpeg1oct.jpg

About the Target thing, yeah I had heard about the stabbing! :eek:

Good luck with the GroBags. I probably would have bought the bigger one in the 0.5 tog but they only had the 6-18 months going at the expo, and the price was too good to pass up. It's big enough to get him thru this summer, so I'll upgrade to the bigger size next year. Have you looked on ebay? I had a look a few weeks ago to see the prices (was sussing out about selling my smaller one) and was surprised that there was a good assortment for sale.

Love the pics!!! And LOL at the 'cheap toys'... hehe! Caden is an avid catalogue reader too LOL!!! :laughing: And that last one, wow! She is growing up to be a very pretty lil' thing. Doesn't she make your heart go all warm and fuzzy? She made my heart go all warm and fuzzy and I've not met her! I luuuurve our lil' online family here, it's been such a wonderful experience to watch all our bubbas grow :goodvibes: (OK, enuf emotional stuff from me LOL!).

OK, off to raid the fridge to get something for lunch (said that like 10 minutes ago :D).

[Sammilee]

yeah i've had a few tantrum-ish turns here as well, i wouldnt get the panadol out for it (on its own) either, but if she hadn't slept and appeared irritable and a bit out of sorts then i'd consider it.

oh yeah no chance of a catnap- she's up for the arvo now- 3 hours until bedtime though!

Caden's been asleep for like over an hour :eek: :D :smiliedance:

So who reckons I'll get an arvo sleep from him then? Me's thinking... NOT! :laughing: Hopefully he'll be more like his ol' cheerful self when he does get up.

Bugger about your catnap. Make sure you get Odette into bed right on time tonight so you can rest your weary head early tonight!

[Sammilee]

Oh bugger! As soon as I hit the 'submit' button on my post above Caden woke up!!! He's still grizzly :hair: :hair: :hair:

Mmm... I suppose I better get him up and try give him some lunch (and bugger I didn't get anything to eat :(). So on that note I'm outta here. Hope everyone has a great arvo!!! :flowerz:

[sniper wolf]

On the topic of clothes, anyone find sizing really weird? Caden has some clothes that are 00 which he still fits into (mainly t-shirts albeit they are getting a bit short now LOL), he has most stuff in 0 but I'm now also buying him size 1 which fits well. Makes it hard 'coz the other day my MIL asked what size is Caden in 'coz she wants to buy him some denim shorts (I had mentioned about getting him some and she was like "oh, let me' let me!"... too cute (and of course I said yes :D). What size do I say? 'Coz it really depends on the make to determine what size he's in :rolleyes: (OK, vent over LOL!).

yeah sizing is really difficult- she has a size 2 top/dress that she wears. she's mostly in size one, but if i check the growth charts and cross check the length with most size 2 then allegedly she'll be in size 2 in a few months in the middle/end of summer.

he's only just in 1 though isn't he? so one would be fine for quite some time?

[sai]

Sarah - your DH and the FB story made me laugh, I never added the buy friends app but a friend of mine had the same thing (though people kept out bidding her partner on purpose just to annoy him:laughing:)
I think school hols have only started this week here, we must be a week behind you guys? They make the traffic easier round here though.

Jackie - this might sound weird but I got some light weight sleeping bags from Ikea of all places, they're 100% cotton and really good. The other great ones I've got are Bebe brand from DJ's (they were on sale when I got them so am not sure what they normally cost)
What is it with cats? Open the door to go out meow, open the door to come in meow, open the door to go out again meow, get ignored so wail MEOW and scratch the ornamental Japanese maple (so now it's nearly ringbarked:banghead:) open the door to come in meow.............................................. .......................
Cute cute pics

Widget - :) hope you're feeling better today?

[B]Jo - poor Andi covered in a rash :( I hope she's better soon, the feeding thing is driving me nuts, spoke to the Child Nurse on the phone yesterday, she said maybe it's 'cause she wants to feed herself more? So started today with many finger foods and her bottle in a sippy cup this morning?? will see how it all goes.

Sam - Is Caden less clingy today? hope he settled down for you.
The sizing thing drives me nuts (though it drives me nuts with my own clothes as well) why can't they just standardise the sizing??? Avari is like Caden, mainly in 0's but still in alot of 00's and then some 1's????? She is tall though so alot of the 1's are for length and then they're way to big round the middle -hehe


Not much news here, managed to get cheeky monkey to eat a banana for lunch :yelclap: she ate the whole thing (it only took an hour) is now sitting again with formula in a sippy cup so hopefully some of that will go in though I think most of it is on the floor!
Anyway she has started to grizzle "mem mem meeeuumm" so I better be off and give her a cuddle!
Hi to all, hope everyone is having a good day! :babydust2:

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Happy to report Caden is in a much better mood today... phew! I ended up going over to my Mum's yesterday arvo just so that I could pass 'grizzly boy' over to another person. Only thing is, once I got there he miraculously cheered up! Gggrrr!!! :mad: But anyway, it was nice to get outta the house for a coupla hours as it did both of us good.


he's only just in 1 though isn't he? so one would be fine for quite some time?


Avari is like Caden, mainly in 0's but still in alot of 00's and then some 1's????? She is tall though so alot of the 1's are for length and then they're way to big round the middle -hehe


Yeah exactly Sai! Caden's in a coupla things in a size 1 but that's mostly tops and stuff 'coz a size 1 in shorts/ pants just falls straight off as it's too big around the waist. I have a size 0 pair of jeans here that fit Caden beautifully, even the length is just right. I then have a size 00 pair of shorts which fit him really well too. I held them up together and they both have a similar sized waist... actually believe it or not the size 00 has a slightly bigger waist than the size 0... go figure!!! So it really makes it difficult buying clothes for him, or as I mentioned yesterday, makes it hard when other ppl wanna buy him stuff.

And yeah, I hate clothes shopping for myself too. Never am the same size at different shops. Always means you have to try clothes on, and sometimes you don't have the time and just want to grab 'that nice top you see on the rack' without having to try it on IYKWIM.

Well, nothing exciting happening here today. Just a quiet one at home. The weather is quite revolting out there so it's a good day to stay in. I do have to pop up to the shops a bit later as I need a few things for dinner. I have to walk up as DH is out with the car. If it's still cr@ppy tho' I might give DH a call and ask him to pick up the few things.

OK, on that note I'm outta here. Happy Thursday everyone :wave:

Sam... :flowerz:

[sniper wolf]

thanks Sai but we are too retarded to have an Ikea down here:rolleyes:

anyway i went and got one from best and less for $12 but i think it is too silly. I put her in it and then changed her back into the old one straight away. the new one is thin cotton fabric- might as well not be wearing it. It might be ok on one of those really (3) warm nights (we have per year), but it's still a bit cool here in the night for it.

think i might just STFU and get a blinking gro bag:banghead::laughing::eek:

what's for dinner Sam?

DF is out so i had some lamb cutlets and salad. Mother group this arvo- that was ok- was at the rich person's house again so plenty of good food (prawns!) and wine/champers (they like the grog that lot!) and so on.

went out and got 20 million photos printed out and so forth. quiet day in tommorrow maybe:yes:

[katesmate]

:laughing: Jackie you crack me up. Dont STFU you have got me hooked on the sleeping bag issue now. I am liking the look of some of the grobags, pity they are pricey!

Sam - Thats great news that Caden was better for you today. Its great that you can get out and have a bit of a break just to refresh.

Sai - It sounds like Avari is doing much better now eating a banana! They like to take their time dont they :yes:. Andi's appetite is returning but she still wont come near formula. I will give child health a call again tomorrow.

Friday tomorrow :smiliedance:

[Sammilee]

think i might just STFU and get a blinking gro bag :banghead: :laughing: :eek:

Have no idea what STFU means but I'm assuming from the smilies you've used it contains maybe a naughty word or two :D


what's for dinner Sam?

Salmon filets and roast vegies (only realise this morning that I had just a bit of pumpkin so had to go to the shops to get some potatoes, sweet potatoes and red onion... yum!).


DF is out so i had some lamb cutlets and salad. Mother group this arvo- that was ok- was at the rich person's house again so plenty of good food (prawns!) and wine/champers (they like the grog that lot!) and so on.

What the? Prawns and champers for mum's group? I'm living in the wrong place LOL! But seriously, isn't that a lil' over the top? What was the reaction from the other mums? Of course I'd be gracious and accept the luscious feast, but in my mind I'd be thinking "oh-la-la, who are they trying to impress???" :rolleyes:


went out and got 20 million photos printed out and so forth. quiet day in tommorrow maybe:yes:

You know, having a DH who is a photographer, we hardly have any printed pics. Really should get our act together and get some printed. I have a fave which I'd love printed on canvas. Maybe I should just do it rather than waiting for DH to do it.

Well, nearly 5:30pm here. I think it's time to start dinner. Cutting up vegies always seem to take me ages LOL! I plan to give Caden a lil' bit of my salmon and some of the vegies. It will be interesting to see his reaction with the fish, he's only had tuna and salmon has quite a distinct different flavour.

Evening all, and may we all have a wonderful Thursday evening. For those interested, don't forget 'Life @ 3' is on tonight at 8:30pm.

Sam...

[sniper wolf]

ha yeah I'm sharking around the pink 'china doll' one for 18-36 months. she'd get a lot of wear out of it so i guess that (kind of) justifies the $80 (+postage!).

still i guess i could waste another $20 in petrol trucking around looking for others ones.:hair:

[Sammilee]

:laughing: Jackie you crack me up. Dont STFU you have got me hooked on the sleeping bag issue now. I am liking the look of some of the grobags, pity they are pricey!

Sam - Thats great news that Caden was better for you today. Its great that you can get out and have a bit of a break just to refresh.

Sai - It sounds like Avari is doing much better now eating a banana! They like to take their time dont they :yes:. Andi's appetite is returning but she still wont come near formula. I will give child health a call again tomorrow.

Friday tomorrow :smiliedance:

:wave: Hi Jo!

Hope you get some worthy advice from your CHN about the formula.

And yes, yay for tomorrow being Friday!!! :smiliedance:

[sniper wolf]

Have no idea what STFU means but I'm assuming from the smilies you've used it contains maybe a naughty word or two :D
STFU =shut the F up!




Salmon filets and roast vegies (only realise this morning that I had just a bit of pumpkin so had to go to the shops to get some potatoes, sweet potatoes and red onion... yum!).

sounding very nice! was just thinking today fo getting some fish on the weekend to give to odette. thinking ling!


What the? Prawns and champers for mum's group? I'm living in the wrong place LOL! But seriously, isn't that a lil' over the top? What was the reaction from the other mums? Of course I'd be gracious and accept the luscious feast, but in my mind I'd be thinking "oh-la-la, who are they trying to impress???" :rolleyes:

well this group includes a few suburbs, mine (stout mountain people in thick stripey jumpers with red faces), one down the road (vaguely trendy) and then a few others that are the rich landrover/big car suburbs. That said none of them appear to be stuck up and are all really nice. The group is fairly mixed in terms of affluence. The prawns were on top of avocado and on crusty bread, so fairly casual. She also had some other small sangers, carrot and celery sticks and dip, scones, small nice fancy pants choccy biscuits. People brought wine and champers. When I had people at mine I had a coupla dips and crackers, and some nice cakey things and a selection of hot and cold drinks. the grog seems ot have crept in recently as every 2nd week we meet at a cafe bar and so grog is consumed. I sometimes get a beer if Odette allows.

so there you go, I know you were so keenly hanging on to find out all about it.

(hello if they are reading this:wave::laughing:)


Evening all, and may we all have a wonderful Thursday evening. For those interested, don't forget 'Life @ 3' is on tonight at 8:30pm.

Sam...

yeah i'll be all over that- i wasnt sure how many episodes this thing has- has there been 2 before this one tonight? have I missed any?

[Sammilee]

I know I said I was going... but meh, still here LOL! Vegies can wait :laughing:


well this group includes a few suburbs, mine (stout mountain people in thick stripey jumpers with red faces), one down the road (vaguely trendy) and then a few others that are the rich landrover/big car suburbs. That said none of them appear to be stuck up and are all really nice. The group is fairly mixed in terms of affluence. The prawns were on top of avocado and on crusty bread, so fairly casual. She also had some other small sangers, carrot and celery sticks and dip, scones, small nice fancy pants choccy biscuits. People brought wine and champers. When I had people at mine I had a coupla dips and crackers, and some nice cakey things and a selection of hot and cold drinks. the grog seems ot have crept in recently as every 2nd week we meet at a cafe bar and so grog is consumed. I sometimes get a beer if Odette allows.

so there you go, I know you were so keenly hanging on to find out all about it.

(hello if they are reading this:wave::laughing:)

:laughing: PMSL!!! (Sammi says hi too! :D).

OK, sounds a bit more civilized, just when you said prawns and champers it brought to mind rich snobby buggers :cool:


yeah i'll be all over that- i wasnt sure how many episodes this thing has- has there been 2 before this one tonight? have I missed any?

Yeah, as far as I know there were the 2 episodes of 'Life @ 1' shown Tuesday just gone and the Tuesday of last week so I don't think you've missed any. 'Life @ 3' is tonight and next Thursday night. HTH...

[Prudie]

Bugger, just lost a long post. :devil6:

To cut it short...

Hugh isn't bfing anymore - has refused breast all week and isn't remotely interested. He's not really drinking milk from a cup either - unless a couple of sips count. But clinic nurse said that if he's drinking water and eating dairy throughout the day then there's nothing to worry about. He should learn to drink more milk from the cup in time.

Sleeping Bags. I've got a Bubbaroo which is great and also a cheaper one - Snugtime - which also does the job.

Watched Life @ 1 last week and am now watching Life @ 3 at the moment - very interesting. Looking forward to next week's episode - bad behaviour!!!

[sai]

Jackie - no Ikea ahhhh what on earth do you do when you need cheap Swedish furniture (not to mention a cheap Swedish meatball and chips fix) :D
Do they have the grobags a bit cheaper on ebay??? Sounds like the $12 one you got would be good here tonight, mind you it's so hot she doesn't even have a sheet over her at the moment - weird weather

Sam - you guys are good with the proper cooked dinner:thumbsup: I was a bit naughty as am on the diet from hell at the moment, so broke diet and had a wrap from Oporto.
What's this tv show I've totally missed???

Prudie - Sounds like Hugh has joined this not eating much club (or not drinking much) I just gave her a bottle while she slept, in desperation to get something in, though am still happy we managed a whole banana today :)


Had an unexpected nice evening with a couple of old friends, got a text earlier saying could I meet up for coffee and then while at coffee another one texted so met up with her too (then went to food court for dinner 'cause coffee shop was pricey) Avari was a very good girl but as it got late she got tired so called DH who came and took her and got her fed(ish) and organised and am now home and she's asleep and I've got the washing out and waiting for the sun that is expected tomorrow so all in all very good! yay
Hope everyone else has had a nice night:babydust2:

[Ys_Woman]

Jackie: Can't stop..dashing past..but saw your sleeping bag dilemma and thought: Ebay Ebay Ebay..I quickly typed in 'baby sleeping bag' and there were 5 pages of the things.
Hope that helps.

Amy:)

[sniper wolf]

:)thanks Amy i'll look again but the only ones I saw last time were 2nd hand ones going for $40 ish. Might as well buy a new one at that price.

sai- are you in bris or sydney- sorry if you've said before I get people mixed up. meant to be 35 in siddy today! only a measly 16 down here. lovely day yesterday though, mid 20s! more of that please!

[sai]

:)
sai- are you in bris or sydney- sorry if you've said before I get people mixed up. meant to be 35 in siddy today! only a measly 16 down here. lovely day yesterday though, mid 20s! more of that please!

We're in Syd, it's already hot :sunshine: (I'm not the biggest fan of the heat but hey) last nights washing is already dry.
I think mid 20's would be nice the idea of mid 30's is freaking me out!

Am going now to pretend that I'm doing Yoga (really I'm doing the Nintendo kind) :laughing:
Hope you have a good one.

[Ys_Woman]

OK..so I am going out to hire a sandblaster, a steam cleaner and a backhoe. Yes, I am cleaning Dane's highchair:yes:. Dang but that boy could mess for Australia!

Sniper: I am not up on the prices of the sleeping bags. I bought a very thick one for Dane for winter that cost $29 from Kmart (or Target..forget now) and I thought that was a bit exy...lol. If you just want a thin cotton one for summer why not buy a pattern? There is one on Ebay at the moment (item nr 250301567792) you could go to the Salvo's buy a few used sheets, or GoLo for cheap new ones, and make your own (ok for me to say..I can't sew to save myself..lol)..but I would find someone who could. Is a thought.
Just loved the pics of Odette. Odd she only gets to her knees outside:detective:. I would live out there if that were the case..hehehe.

Sai: I can honestly say that the conversation between you and Sarah has me so baffled..lol.
How is the doll collecting going? Any new gals to brag about?
Cool that Avari is eating a whole banana. Dane doesn't know what to make of them..but he was happily gumming some apple to death this morning.
I am thinking the 'old sugar trick' should stay an old trick..lol. Back in the day they would put it in the baby's water bottle and put them to bed with it *eeek*..and I will never forget as a teen hearing a bunch of young military wives chatting about putting brandy in bub's milk bottle to get them to sleep better:eek:.
Brittany only ever ate six teaspoons of any given food. The health sister suggested I give her Incremin Syrup each day to enhance her appetite and add back a few vitamins. Maybe give that a go first.

Sam: I am with you on a kid who is oddly sized..a g/f and I discussed this when Lachlan was a bub. We spoke about designing a line of clothes that catered to long thin kids and shorter rounder kids as neither of us could get clothes to fit right on our little ones, but never did anything solid about it. I guess it is why they started adding the stretch knit cuffs to baby clothes..to give a bit more length on sleeves and pants.
How awesome that you still have the same car all these years later. I actually think the older ones ran better, same for kitchen appliances too IMO.
Sorry to hear Caden has been giving you a hard time Sam:hugs:. They tend to do that moreso when you are tired and run down..lol, never when you are on top of things. Hopefully it is a stage/phase and he will move on to more practical things for you. He is coming along great guns though with his milestones. Can you get him to teach Dane to say 'mum'? (bain of my life).

Prudie: Awww hon..wish I knew something about breastfeeding. Sorry to hear Hugh is weaning before you were ready. Any clues yet as to why? How are you with that today?

Jo: What's with Andi's rash? Viral rash? Hope she is over the fevers now.
Wow you smarty pants with her science degree :yes:. What type of work do you use it for if you don't mind me asking? Have you got a good daycare in mind for the kids when you return to work?

xlouxloux: So glad you are both well again. Sounds like Alyssa is well on her way to cruising the furniture.
Weight is a funny thing with bubs..they can start out high but once they start to become active they burn up more calories and lean out a bit. If you are really worried about A's growth call in at the health centre, but if she is bright eyed and bushy tailed there is probably no cause for concern (bet your mum would say that too..lol).

Widget: What is it with young men these days? I keep hearing young chickies with kids on here complaining that their men aren't holding down jobs..now back in my day...:laughing:. Could he get into a trade perhaps? Something that will require a bit of study but give him a solid qualification. Tell me to mind my own business but I hear you worrying about finances and can't help but want to help *HUGS*.
How are the engagement party plans going? Are you getting a whole pamper done beforehand? Know you will have a blast. Remember: loads of piccies please!

Our credit union is being hopeless. They advertise 2-24hr approvals and yet they have wasted three days ringing to ask stupid questions..stuff they can probably access at the touch of a button*so frustrating*...so being a long weekend even if they call today we would have to choose a car, have it inspected, and have the background check done on it before they shut at 4pm today. Not going to happen obviously. So looks like next week *bummer*.
I did renew my five year license yesterday though..don't like the new pic as much as the last one..somehow I look older and more tired..hahaha..next time I will have a facial and hair done beforehand.

OK..hope I haven't missed anyone in all that. Chatted with Alpha yesterday so will just send a big *wave and hug* today.

Hugs to everyone. Off to umm errr..I don't know..clean I guess.

Amy

[sniper wolf]

yeah well i bought a thin cotton one from best and less yesterday for $12 but took her out of it straight away as it is still a bit chilly in the nights here.

thanks for the ebay tip- but i dont own a sewing machine, then there's the running around!

Dammit, if I go past Kmart I'll have a look, if there's nuttin there she gets the expensive pink china dool one that I REALLY like. I've priobably wasted $20 petrol running around then the useless $12 best and less one on top of that.

MAN!

damn banks eh? they try to make things more efficient but if they just staffed the places properly! what sort of car are you looking at? You'd need one with a fair bit of room for 3 kids? I guess the 2 older ones are out of seats now so can Lachlan now sit in the front?

people in my area are scoping to see if there is enough interest in a playgroup- between the mothers' group, seeing my mum and other outings- this baby has one hell of a social life!:yes:

[pixiemum2]

Jackie - Be careful buying grobags on Ebay. I bought a new one in a package of there about 7 months ago. I got a phone call recently fro ACCC (Australian Competion and Consumer Committee?). Aparently the grobag that I had received was from a pile that was put aside for destruction in China. They hadn't passed safety standards. Someone had stolen them and was selling them on Ebay. I still use it though as the only problem with it is that it doesn't have a fire warning label on it. I also have another one I got from Target which is great.

[alphafemale2901]

G'day chicks

TGI Friday huh.

I'm having a party tomorrow night. It started off a small gathering, but has erupted into a full-blown party. I'm looking forward to entertaining my friends.


Sarah - your DH and the FB story made me laugh, I never added the buy friends app but a friend of mine had the same thing (though people kept out bidding her partner on purpose just to annoy him:laughing:)
I think school hols have only started this week here, we must be a week behind you guys? They make the traffic easier round here though.

I know the FB thing is funny. DH gets very frustrated with Widget :laughing: He has managed to buy me back for a cool $3 million, but I don't think he'll have me for long. Oh its nice to be so in demand. :laughing:


Happy to report Caden is in a much better mood today... phew! I ended up going over to my Mum's yesterday arvo just so that I could pass 'grizzly boy' over to another person. Only thing is, once I got there he miraculously cheered up! Gggrrr!!! :mad: But anyway, it was nice to get outta the house for a coupla hours as it did both of us good.


Great to hear Cadenis much cheerier. They all have their moments.


thanks Sai but we are too retarded to have an Ikea down here:rolleyes:


Thats too funny. 'Retarded' is one of my fave words to use at times, but I didn't think it was PC at BH. You have opened my eyes Jackie.


Bugger, just lost a long post.

That si so frustrating isn't it.



Hugh isn't bfing anymore - has refused breast all week and isn't remotely interested. He's not really drinking milk from a cup either - unless a couple of sips count. But clinic nurse said that if he's drinking water and eating dairy throughout the day then there's nothing to worry about. He should learn to drink more milk from the cup in time.


I think that all sounds fine. You will know if its not agreeing with him or if he's not getting enough nourishment. Mum's always know best huh.

Hey there Amy, Widget, Pixie, Katesmate, Lou and everyone. I hope everyone is well.

Oh yeah - Koby got his fourth tooth yesty. That was pretty quick. He only got his third about 5 days ago or something.

[sniper wolf]

Thats too funny. 'Retarded' is one of my fave words to use at times, but I didn't think it was PC at BH. You have opened my eyes Jackie.

well it's only a problem if you use it in terms of people- the verb retard refers to the slowing of progress in regard to something (in that sense Hobart in many ways is retarded), or as an adjective to describe something.

It's just that 'retarded people' has been the most popular use of this term in the last so many years when the term is not exclusive to that example.

oh yeah and way to go Kobes!

Bec- cheers!:flowerz:

[alphafemale2901]

well it's only a problem if you use it in terms of people- the verb retard refers to the slowing of progress in regard to something (in that sense Hobart in many ways is retarded), or as an adjective to describe something.

It's just that 'retarded people' has been the most popular use of this term in the last so many years when the term is not exclusive to that example.

Hmmm so I guess that means I better stop asking my kids if they're retarded when they do really dumb things. :p I would however, never refer to someone who might be alternatively abled in terms of their learning abilities, retarded. That is just archaic and vile.

[Ys_Woman]

yeah well i bought a thin cotton one from best and less yesterday for $12 but took her out of it straight away as it is still a bit chilly in the nights here
Just wondering if you will really even need one Jackie? TBH none of my kids had them outside of winter..just a sheet and/or light blanket is usually sufficient, although I don't know what summer is like where you live.

what sort of car are you looking at? You'd need one with a fair bit of room for 3 kids? I guess the 2 older ones are out of seats now so can Lachlan now sit in the front?
Checking out 2005 Toyota Echo's atm. I am pretty fixed on one, a four door sedan. My last two cars were Toyota's (Cressida and Corolla) and neither let me down. The Echo's are tiny and I don't know if I could fit baby seat and 2 kids in the back..but law here says over 7 is fine, but under 7 can only sit in front if all seats in back are fully occupied with under 7's. Will stop seating arguments between Selia and Lachlan.. until she turns 7 in three weeks time..lol.
Then there is a 2005 Citroen just listed;) could keep dh and I both happy. He does loads of k's per week so maybe he will use it as the daily driver and I will drive our wagon about locally.

people in my area are scoping to see if there is enough interest in a playgroup- between the mothers' group, seeing my mum and other outings- this baby has one hell of a social life!:yes:Is the one you belong to a bit further away? Cool if you can get to know other mums local to you though. These are the ppl you will likely bump into at kinder/preschool/school etc.

Off to show dh the Citroen pics.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

Car loan is a go-er so off to look at prospective vehicles tomorrow and Sunday. I have kinda made up my mind that the one I am seeing on Sunday is the one I really want..but best see it first I guess..lol.

Hey Brodie: I just noticed this little ad in the top left corner of this page for.. "Impressionable Kids"..one of the scrolling products is a rocket ship with the word Brodie stencilled onto it:yelclap:..bet it can be hard to find personalised items with your name on it. Anyway, bit of trivia. Hope you, your dh, and the kids are well and we hear from you soon.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[sai]

Checking out 2005 Toyota Echo's atm. I am pretty fixed on one, a four door sedan. My last two cars were Toyota's (Cressida and Corolla) and neither let me down. The Echo's are tiny and I don't know if I could fit baby seat and 2 kids in the back..

:laughing: Just spent a lot of today in the back of a 4 door Echo next to Avari in her car seat, I fit (just) so I think 2 kids and the car seat would fit fine, only bummer when driving it though is that it's a bit hard to see where the bonnet and boot end? It's not mine so I wouldn't really be able to say how good or bad it is, it's pretty nice to zip around in though and the monster mountain buggy fits in the boot.
good luck with the search.


Man today was hot, it's still really warm now even after the storm, am hoping it cools down tomorrow -here's a laugh I pulled out a couple of outfits (dresses with little bloomerish pants that go over the nappy) for Avari from last summer and they both fit??? They both look a little more like long tops than dresses but seriously it's crazy one is a 0000 the other 000????? The arms go in fine and there's still room round the middle. :D
Hope you all have a fantastic long weekend (is it a long weekend everywhere) :babydust2:

[sniper wolf]

Just wondering if you will really even need one Jackie? TBH none of my kids had them outside of winter..just a sheet and/or light blanket is usually sufficient, although I don't know what summer is like where you live.

well I think I will as she moves about in the cot so much these days. she's got blankets and so forth but often comes out of them and rather than having to get up and check or worry in the night then at least if she's in a bag i know she's not exposed. We DO get hot nights but you can count them on one hand. at least sleeping bags mimic covers and I know I like some covers to go to sleep if that makes sense?

OOH a citroen- only issue there is cost of parts!

we have a holden for that purpose, yeah the euros are nice but come repair time not so nice on the wallet.

good luck, I hope you get the car you want and look forward to hearing all the things you get up to with it!

Sai- yeah I have deliberately not packed away some of her summer dresses from last year as I think they can be used as tops. good one:yelclap:

alpha - have a ripper party tonight! woo-hoo! I'll be in bed by 9:30!:party:

[sniper wolf]

sai- no long weekend here until show day (last week of october) we have a drought of public hols down here from june to october, then heaps from xmas to june!

[Sammilee]

Morning all :wave:

Just a super quick one here. Busy day ahead. DH has a huuuuuuuuuuge wedding to shoot today so I'll be tagging along helping him out. Gotta drop Caden off at DH's parents. They haven't looked after him for a long period of time so it will be interesting to see how both Caden and the in-laws go. :fingerscrossed: all will be OK.

Amy - Have fun car shopping. I wish I was going car shopping. My MIL had an Echo and loved it. Don't know anyone who has a Citroen, but yeah, as Jackie said I'd imagine parts and servicing may be a bit on the exxpy side. We had a VW a while back and man was that an expensive car to run. The servicing alone was huge!

Jackie - I'm a big user of sleeping bags here, and will continue to use them in Summer. Caden is such a jigger and mover in his sleep so bed clothes wouldn't stay on him for even a minute. We often go in to check on him and he's facing the completely opposite way with his head right down the end. So if bed clothes were used he'd be a right ol' mess :rolleyes:. Good luck with your search for the *perfect* one.

Sai - Unfortunately no long weekend here, tho' shouldn't complain as we had ours last weekend :D. Enjoy yours! And I hope the heat settles down for you guys too.

Sarah - Have a blast at your party tonight. I'll be thinking of you as I'm working with my DH at this wedding. At least we'll get a half decent meal 'coz we're there til 11:30pm so vendor meals all round :D

OK, I better get going. Hi to all the Dec mummas and bubbas. Have a fab Saturday people, and I'll chat again soon.

Sam... :flowerz:

[Ys_Woman]

Hey gals..

Great minds think alike! Am with you on the worry about spare parts and servicing for a Citroen, it is a right turn off frankly. Think I will stick with the Echo idea..or try to barter down the price of a used Yaris.

Sai: Glad I won't be sitting in the back seat then..lol. So is it only from the back seat that the view is obstructed by the bonnet and boot? Will check it out tomorrow for sure.
Baby clothes sizings can be bizarre at times..most times though the pants are puffy to allow room for cloth nappies and you can get away with putting the legless summer stuff on them for quite a while after they have outgrown the same size in the more fitted clothes.
Brittany still shops in the kids section for some of her clothes..lol.
Long weekend here and also muggy after the rain last night. Dams are up to 51% but I am praying they are well over 60% by the time summer hits. Hate drought. C'mon Spring rains!!

:ecomcity:OMG!!! Clothing size talk just reminded me. Did anyone see Oprah on Foxtel the other day- the world record holding grandmother for the smallest waist?? She was always little but after joining a medieval society thirty years ago she started wearing corsets daily (even sleeps in them), and cinches in her waist to just 15 inches!!! Am off to get me a corset..hehehe. Mind you, she looked a bit bizarre and I worried her toothpick waist would snap and the top half would just fall to the floor..lol.

Jackie: Well I hope you find just the right style hon..ooh, what about in cheesecloth/muslin like the summer baby wraps? I found once my kids were pulling themselves up on the cot I couldn't use them anymore IYKWIM, they hated the restricted movement...but I used to unpick the bottom seam from winter ones to reuse as dressing gowns:yes:.

Sam: Whoa..a day without Caden! Pity you have to work though. Caden will likely have a ball with his grandparents and it's a good test in case you and your dh want a night out in the future or a spell at the no-tell motel..;). Enjoy!

Sarah: Hope you have a ball tonight. Have a dance for me hon:D.

Haven't been out yet today..not really car weather..but have a few to see tomorrow. Dh got the local paper, usually need a crane to take out the Auto Guide but for some reason it is just four pages thick today?!

Dane absolutely wolfed down his scrambled egg with onion, mushroom, capsicum, tasty cheese and fresh parmesan this morning. What a gourmet boy! I almost laughed myself sick at one point though. He has to have a spoon to play with while I feed him but in the last few days, not content with just his own spoon, he also wants the one I am feeding him with. He latches onto it at the first chance and gets a fierce look of determination on his face while straining as hard as he can to keep hold of it. Dang but he has good upper body strength!!..must try to capture it on video.

Off and out into the day.
Hope you are having a lovely weekend.
Amy:)

[pixiemum2]

Hi ladies,

How is everyone?

Things are great here at the moment (touch wood). I think Isabelle is startting to sleep through which is great. I here here wake up and babble now and then but she soon puts herself back to sleep. Jeez my (.)(.) are dying for her to latch on in the morning though.

She is still loving her food although I can't seem to get her to eat savoury. She will eat finger food like pasta or toast but if it is pureed vegies she won't have a bar of it. Her appetite is increasing as well. Today when I was feeding her she would re-open her mouth and lunge for the spoon as I was taking it away from her mouth after putting some in, little piglet!

She loves her bottles too and DH gave her a bottle for the first time today which was nice.

I can't remember if I posted them or not but here are a couple of 9 month photo's:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/isabelle9months3.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/isabelle9months2.jpg

Sorry for lack of personals yet again :o

[Ys_Woman]

Bec: What an absolute cutey Isabelle is:cloud9:. Think she takes after her mum. Thanks for sharing those gorgeous pics.

As to feeding..they do have their own tastes from very early don't they! I would persevere with the vegies though..even if she only takes a teaspoon before rejecting it, at least she has given it a try. The MACH nurse says it takes many tastings of a particular thing before they get used to it (except of course ice cream, hot chips, jelly and chocolate:laughing: THOSE things they readily love).

I give boybee a wide variety at every meal now but make sure the first thing he has is either something new, or something he didn't particularly like before. I try to include a fruit, a protein, a dairy, and a carb each meal, and one food from a spoon, but the rest as finger foods.
I discovered that he likes the kids jelly snacks (with the cubes of fruit set into the jelly). I didn't even have to chop the fruit any finer, he happily chomped the pretty big pieces:smiliedance:, but then it was pear so it mushes down very easily .
Dane is so like Selia with eating..will eat almost anything and eats like a horse.

Was/is Max a good eater?

Best away to bed. Had a very very late one last night and with an afternoon of vigorous car hunting am so ready for my pillow:sleeping:.
Didn't find anything spectacular today but hopeful that the one I read about and am really keen on will be just the ticket when we see it tomorrow.

Night all.
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

Darn..where is everyone? You aren't out enjoying your weekend are you? lol.
Mind you, the weather was totally spectacular in our part of the world so hoping it was everywhere.

Got a car!! :smiliedance::yelclap:.
A 2005 Echo (3 door model), in absolutely pristine condition..put down a deposit now have to wait til the credit union reopens on Tuesday *taps her fingers impatiently*.
Gee I'm thankful for the website I found it on..saved thousands that a car yard would have tacked on..gotta love the net..it got me a great hubby and now a great car (that the great hubby will pay for):laughing:.

OK..that's my excitement for today.
Will be awesome to be posting excitedly about buying a 4 bedroom house in the near future. Here's hoping!

Amy:)

[sniper wolf]

wow! well done Amy!

now the most important question- what colour is it? I sense blue. (or maybe white?)

major achievement here this weekend people- cleared out a lot of green waste from the garden- major cutting back- we only moved in here last May but havent really done a great deal to the garden apart from the vegie patch. mainly coz I was pregnant last year and then we had a newborn, so this is the first real run at it. went and bought a compost bin and now that has some stuff in it- put the chicken poop to good use! anyway the garden needs a lot more done- indicated by the grass growing in the gutters:eek:

now both pf us are completely tired, and the baby is being read a bedtime story. I love daylight savings and at this stage it will mean that she wakes up at 6:30-7 instead of 5:30-6. Although she migth adjust over time back to going to bed at 6pm (instead of new time 7pm)- anyone know if that tends to happen?

Sam- I bet you were tired aftyer a full day yesterday!

Bec- yay to Isabelle sleeping through!!!

Amy- that scrambled egg mixture sounds yummo! We gave odette fish for the first time yesterday- she was ok with it.

Have a chicken in the oven! Smells great!:yes:

[Ys_Woman]

wow! well done Amy!

now the most important question- what colour is it? I sense blue. (or maybe white?)

Ahh grasshopper..you must practice your meditations..it is actually..red..lol. The one I really had my heart set on, a gold 5 door hatch, I sadly discovered had been rear ended at some time. For anyone looking to buy a used car I urge you read the NRMA buyers guide as the tips in there are invaluable, and helped me discover the car had repaired damage.
Anyways, due to that I was then led to the one we bought which is exceptional, brilliant value for money and never been in a prang.

Now dh is looking at the new Purgeot 308 Tourer (7 seater) and dreaming of us trading the wagon for it...lol.

Oh the omelette was divine if I do say so myself. I had egg&milk mix left over so did Dane's as a scrambled egg version. Will make it again for sure.

You busy beaver. How terrific to start taming the wild and putting your stamp on the garden. Are those chooks behaving themselves at Odette's nap time now..or has she tuned them out?

Sleep is so individual Jackie and for most kids is reliant on when the sun comes up and the room gets bright, although in saying that, my kids can wake early in a dark room but sleep longer when the curtains are open and the sun is flooding in :confused: go figure! I hope Odette chooses a very reasonable time that suits you all.

Yumbo to chicken dinner. We cheated tonight..I did the baked veg and dh went and bought a roast chicken..lol.
Have you found you have been eating a lot later recently? We seem to be having tea around 7pm now.

You are likely into your third dream by now. I am off to have my first.

Night night.
Amy:)

[sniper wolf]

oh well i shall hang up my boots as a criss angel mindfreak or john edwards type person. :rolleyes:

glad to read you so happy with your purchase- this will make a big difference to your weekly routine- good on you for making the decision to do it.

yeah after your comment i realised the chook were just bugging me not her. anyway they don't seem to be squarking right outside her window these days.

we definitely are looking at getting another car at one point as ours is just too small if we have another bambino, but cross that bridge when we come to it- might need reminding of that guide then Amy!

havent really noticed a changet o eating times as we don't have to factor anyone else but us into it- odette eats her dinner around 4:30- bed by 6-6:30. so yeah we tend to eat around 7ish. I guess if we had younger kids that go to bed by 8-9 or whenveer we;d maybe be eating around 6ish as a family?

yeah i was asleep last night by 9:30. (daylight savings adjusted) although i weas bolt awake by 6.

Hello to all dec mums! Look forward to hearing how everyone's weekend went.:yes:

[madjedjjlill]

hi all I've been reading back through some of the post trying to catch back on on the last few months without you ladies but it's just so much to read will try an be more regular in here.

Jack is just about ready to walk he is pulling himself up on all the furniture then winges cause he can't get down lol
took him to the beach for the first time yesterday he just wanted to eat the sand.

we just got a new car to a blue tarago , with the new baby comming we needed an 8 seater

still don't know if this new baby is pink or blue (i think it's pink) will let u know as soon as I do
hugs to all :hugs:Dayna

[brodiebunch]

Hi Guys.Yes I am still alive!:laughing:

We are very busy ATM.I am at my sisters house having a sticky beak at her babies room.3 weeks to go:smiliedance:.She has dropped heaps and is nesting like crazy.

Layla has just cut her second tooth and is driving me up the wall today.Lots of booby biting,ear pulling and screaming.She is crusing and pushing around a plastic storage box so she can walk around now.She has even bridged gaps of 2 steps occasionally.Still not interested in crawling.She also wasnt missing the day personalities were handed out.Still not pooing.Talking about freezing the sphincter with botox????????

Oliver loves her so much now that they can play together and that makes life a heck of a lot easier.DH and I are NOT celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary today.He is with the kids.Still a single mummy atm.Enjoying him as a friend but that is about it.Anyway must go.LOve to you all.

[brodiebunch]

AMY-It has only been the last 2 years that my name appeared on those items.It is also always in the boys names:rolleyes:

[Widget]

Heya ladies!! Back from our long weekend away... Was nice to get away, shame 3 of 4 of us had a water bug that insinuates you have gastro... Ended up at a hospital GP up the coast on Saturday and he was going to say it's just gastro until he examined me and DF, Bella had it since Fri morning with high temps, but I'd had it since wed and DF since Mon... Gastrostop and gastrolite werent working for any of us so he gave us anti-biotics and today Bella woke up her usual self! YAY!! Eating brilliantly and drinking and laughing and playing and walking!! It's great!!
Unfortunately, Becca and myself have a cold/flu now... Becca's cough is chesty so going to get some stuff for her tomorrow as chemist wasn't open...

Engagement party this weekend WOOHOO!!

Oh, Oh, Oh... DF picked his WEDDING RING while we were away and we bought it!!
We have our rings now!! :D

Better go, Becca keeps trying to get off my bed...

[Widget]

Widget: What is it with young men these days? I keep hearing young chickies with kids on here complaining that their men aren't holding down jobs..now back in my day...:laughing:. Could he get into a trade perhaps? Something that will require a bit of study but give him a solid qualification. Tell me to mind my own business but I hear you worrying about finances and can't help but want to help *HUGS*.
Oh, this time it's not like that... We've worked out that we're better off not spending the $900 a month (paid monthly) for me to get to work and for him to get something local, even if it's not local, it'll be less in fuel...
He just can't start until November when I'm officially not working anymore... So, he can't look yet as he can't start yet...

I think I even worked out that with PP and whatever it is Newstart I think with FTB we'd end up having more for bills and groceries... We won't be doing that but as an example, we are better off for now with the way things are going...


How are the engagement party plans going? Are you getting a whole pamper done beforehand? Know you will have a blast. Remember: loads of piccies please!
Well, we have numbers and a location LOL Will be getting foods and drinks on Thurs/Fri when I'm off work and can use my staff card at the warehouse (while I still work there) to get cheaper and with added 3% discount... Butcher said they only need a days notice so will work out meat requirements and order that in this week as well...
Still need a "wishing well" though...






Becca just got herself to sitting on her OWN multiple times!!! and on the bed at that!! YAY!!

[xlouxloux]

:wave: Hello december mummies! coming back from my lil compy break, not feeling too refreshed but i miss chatting to u all hehe
Alyssa is doing well, cruising like a superstar, trying to clap, loves playing the 'im gunna get u' game, chats non stop and is 10 months today!! better start organising the birthday celebrations hehe
Im doing alright, Steven and I are having a crack at it again, obviously not living together and wont be for awhile (we want to be strong and theres also the financial side of it) were just taking it slow for now. Ive just been so tired lately and getting alot of headaches, need to remember to drink more water :rolleyes:

Amy - congrats on the car hun! how great ull be able to go out n about with Dane during the week. Sounds like boybee is coming along great with his eating, so adventurous! Alyssa is a lil picky lately plus i need ideas for new recipes hehe

Bec - love the new pics of Isabella, shes so gorgeous! Have u tried adding a bit of fruit to veggies to see if she takes it? ive heard of a few ppl doing that then slowely taking the fruit out as their tastebuds develop. So great that shes eating now for u though!

Brodie - Looks like Layla will go straight to walking! clever lil mite. Thats so cute that Oliver plays with Layla, bet that makes it easier on u having him entertain her hehe. Hows work going? have u started yet?

Jackie - Woo good on u for the garden efforts! I get so tired weeding but love going at the trees with the hedger hehe. I looked at the grobags at the baby shop near me today but they only had 2 in the 6-18mth size :(

Madjedjjlill - hey, dont think ive talked to u before, congrats on #6! and hope to see u in here more often :)

Sai - Hey, how u doing? Hows lil Avari?

Sam - How did Caden go at his grandparents? i bet they loved having him for the day, lots of spoiling went on im sure! Was the wedding beautiful? or are u a bit immune to them now hehe ive only ever been to 2

Sarah - how did ur party go? u fair up okay on Sunday? hope there wasnt too much up a clean up left for u

Widget - sorry to hear u had gastro :( so horrible! glad to hear that Bella is on the mend though. And yay for Becca sitting herself up! its so cute seeing them figure out how to. Wishing well ?

Sorry if ive missed anyone! Need to get Alyssa up from her arvo nap otherwise she will be bouncing around till 9 tonight hehe. Hope everyones having a good day!

[Ys_Woman]

I think I even worked out that with PP and whatever it is Newstart I think with FTB we'd end up having more for bills and groceries...
Still need a "wishing well" though...

Becca just got herself to sitting on her OWN multiple times!!! and on the bed at that!! YAY!!

In a previous life I worked for Centrelink in the Newstart section. There were times when families would have been worse off working than receiving their Parenting payments and Newstart Allowance. Centrelink's stance was that you couldn't force someone to take a job if it would put them in a worse financial position and frankly, I thought that was fair. I hope your df can find something local when the time comes.
I am gobsmacked at the amount of money it took for you to get to work. That is attrocious. The newspapers reported a while back that Sydney will not have enough emergency service personel soon as those people cannot afford to live in Sydney on their wages. Scary stuff.

Can I ask what a 'wishing well' is used for at your party (clueless..lol). Sounds like the plans are all in hand. Have you bought a lovely outfit, and having your hair done? Will be thinking of you on the night.

:yelclap::smiliedance:for Becca sitting up..clever girl. Just a matter of time before you have two exuberant girls running around the house. Hopefully they will be the very best of friends.

Thank goodness the antibiotics are working. Was it the Giardia bug in the water? (sp?).

Hugs,
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

coming back from my lil compy break, not feeling too refreshed but i miss chatting to u all hehe

Alyssa is doing well, cruising like a superstar, trying to clap, loves playing the 'im gunna get u' game, chats non stop and is 10 months today!!

Im doing alright, Steven and I are having a crack at it again, obviously not living together and wont be for awhile (we want to be strong and theres also the financial side of it) were just taking it slow for now.
I understand your computer break and I also understand the need to come back and chat. I have been through that too. Glad you came back in :yes:.
Wow but Alyssa is coming along with her milestones:smiliedance:. You sound like one pretty proud mum. Is motherhood any different to how you had imagined it when you were pg?

You are probably the most sensible 21yr old I have come across in a long time. I was 22 when I fell pg with Brittany. Her dad decided to opt out when I was just two months pregnant, but then decided to opt back in once she was born. He wanted to pick up where we had left off and move in with us. I didn't want the relationship to become one of convenience so I suggested he move out of his parents home and into his own place for six months and we just take things slowly and see where they led. I needed to re-establish trust after he had abandoned us like that. Well, long story short he showed his true colours and didn't bother to put in the effort..so we didn't get back together.
It sounds as if you have strength hon:thumbsup:. If things work out they will because you have gone about it the right way. I hope they do for yours and Alyssa's sake. I hope he is mature enough to make that happen.

Hope your headaches subside. I have had them lately too but I attributed it to spring and hayfever/sinusitis..gotta love this time of year.

Hugs Louise. Thanks for the update.
Amy:)

[sai]

aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:hissy:
I have just spent 2 hours settling a screaming bub :no:
She has had nappy changed, a bottle, bonjella and some baby panadol (it sounds to me like a pain cry?) the top gum has a little bump in it, but she's still got no teeth so I don't know if thats the prob or not :confused:
Here's hoping that she now sleeps til morning, DH starts new job tomorrow I'm not sure he'd make the greatest first impression if he is kept awake all night tonight, I've told him to go and sleep on the couch if she starts screaming again. OK have calmed down now, thanx for listening to my 'aghhhhh' moment.:babydust2:

[Widget]

Can I ask what a 'wishing well' is used for at your party (clueless..lol). Sounds like the plans are all in hand. Have you bought a lovely outfit, and having your hair done? Will be thinking of you on the night.

Thank goodness the antibiotics are working. Was it the Giardia bug in the water? (sp?).
The wishing well is because we've lived together for almost 6 years and have all we need for the house, so for those that insist on giving a gift, we've asked for a donation towards paying for the wedding...
I did buy a new outfit actually but the top said 16 but I can guarantee you it isn't even a 14!!!
Don't plan on doing anything special dress wise, it's a BBQ... LOL

I have no idea, DF said something starting with C - cepha something...

I better choof off for now, have to shower and all that jazz seeing as the SAHP can't deal with the children and I've been up and down all night even though I've got to work today...

Will check in this evening if I get the chance...

[Ys_Woman]

aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I have just spent 2 hours settling a screaming bub
You sure our kids aren't twins Sarah? We had a shocker of a night here too. I ended up giving Ibruprofen as I thought perhaps he had an earache and a sore throat. Not wanting much of his bottles yesterday.
I feel for your dh. Mine went off to work looking like he had partied hard all night..lol.
Hugs lovely. Hopefully tonight will be better.

Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

The wishing well is because we've lived together for almost 6 years and have all we need for the house, so for those that insist on giving a gift, we've asked for a donation towards paying for the wedding...

What a great idea that wishing well..I love practical!
Hopefully the kids aren't too sick for your dh to cope with today.
Hugs,
Amy:)

[sniper wolf]

wow - that's funny coz yesterday arvo Odette was not herself- very very teary. we were sitting on the couch and she was knawing on a rusk and she suddenly burst into tears and from then until bathtime woud not be left alone- had fingers in her mouth and so on- so I guess it means teeth.

but yeah definitely out of sorts and at times screaming.

poor little mites we have.

[Ys_Woman]

*Putting Odette on the list*..must be something in the water..lol.

Well, we have moved on up to the size 1's. During his troubles last night I was rubbing his feet and realised the 0 size was straining in length..can't wait to have him measured at the health centre this week.
Hubby is out giving the credit union all the paperwork so hopefully they will cut a cheque today or tomorrow and then FREEDOM!
Nice knowing you gals but I'm outta here!..see you on the road of life:laughing:..ahhh..just *j/k*.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[xlouxloux]

Morning ladies, sorry to hear so many of u had rough afternoons/nights! We had a good one here which was nice, had a bit of a rough few weeks with sleeping but we seem to be turning a corner as im trying a few new techniques so :fingerscrossed:
Huggies nappies are on special at woolies this week so i went out early n got 3 boxes, emptied my last box into the draw other day so good timing hehe. Got mothers group this arvo its sunny so it will be nice to be outside at the park.

Amy - Oh yeh im pretty proud of her :o shes just grown into this lil lady, cant believe how much she has changed in the past 2 months. Thanks for saying im sensible hehe , i feel like ive grown up alot since seeing the little '+'. Sounds like u did the right thing with Brittany's dad, its hard to know that im doing the right thing so its good to hear. I just want to protect my family :o
Hows Dane doing today? any signs of what made him unsettled last night?

Jackie - definatly sounds like Odette is getting another toothie, poor dear, how many will that be now? i noticed in the pics u posted awhile ago that she has quite a few. Gorgeous smile hehe.

Sai - hope Avari slept well for u last night! so hard to settle them when u have someone in the house that needs their sleep for work but u need their support. Teeth sounds like the culprit, hopefully it makes an appearance soon!

Widget - the wishing well sounds like a great idea! ive heard of people having an account at a travel agent so instead of gifts guests help pay for the honeymoon, also a good idea i think as alot of people have lived together awhile before they get married nowerdays!

Hope everyones having a good day :goodvibes:

[alphafemale2901]

Hi chicks :wave:

I haven't had a chance to read back through the posts. I've had a crazy few days leading up to, including and recovering from our weekend long party. Needless to say it was a grand event and a great time was had by all.

I hope everyone is well and happy and that your babies are behaving beautifully. Koby is a little grumpy today, could be teeth again. He doesn't seem to have suffered much with the onset of daylight savings though (phew).

Anyway, next time I come and post I will be significantly more attentive to everyone's recent events.

Take care all. ♥ ♥ ♥

[Ys_Woman]

Another bad night here last night..thinking it is the top two teeth as his gums are so swollen. Poor bub, he wakes up a few hours after going down but seems to just want comfort and panadol.
Dh just messaged to say he has the cheque for the car in his hands so we will be picking it up tonight after work..WOOHOOO.
Gee but there is so much to do when you buy a car privately..much easier to go to a car yard but way more expensive too..we saved $5K by going private..so maybe it's worth all the running around after all.
Already set two play dates..picnic tomorrow with Peta and her kids; and on Friday meeting up with a local BubHubber now that I can get over to her side of town. Life is good.

xlouxlou: Great to hear things are moving along nicely for you and for Alyssa. Are you keeping a journal?
Bonus for the cheap nappies:smiliedance:! Aldi, the brand I use, don't generally reduce their nappy prices but then they are always good value IMO.
Hope you had a lovely day at the park. The weather here has been exceptional in the last few days..hopefully will stay that way for a while..not too hot, not too cold...just right :)

Alpha: Hey gorgeous..must have been a good party if it was still with you days later:D.
Do you think Koby is up for his fourth tooth perhaps?
Daylight savings never really affected any of the kids until they got old enough to know there was something more fun to do than go to bed when it was light..lol.
Just praying this summer isn't too hot.

Hugs to everyone,
Amy:)

[sai]

Had another trying night last night :no:
Avari is pretty whingy today and clingy, so am typing quickly while she has a nap.
Had an old friend over for morning tea today (haven't seen her for maybe 3 years) 5mins before she was supposed to be here she rang to say she was canceling, this was after a night with next to no sleep and I'd dragged myself around this morning getting organised aghhhhh
Anyway she rang back 5mins later and said she could make it and was on her way, I was glad to see her and it was nice to catch up, but why do people do that, I've been canceled on last minute so many times this year, is it 'cause I'm at home with bub so they think 'oh well doesn't matter to her if I can't make it now?'
Anyway Avari is crying again so sorry no personals again, I'll try again later. MIL and SIL are over tonight for dinner (at least the house is still clean from our morning tea guest) Hope everyone is having a good day.:babydust2:

[pixiemum2]

Hi all,

I have been moping the floors and I mopped myself into a section where the computer just happens to be, fancy that!

Sounds like there are a few unsettled bubs at the moment. I hope they come good soon.

Isabelle is going great. As I have said before I am no longer feeding her during the night. Some nights I will hear her having a party in her cot for a bit too long so I have to go in and sort her out. Usually she is hanging upside down from the ceiling fan......well maybe not but she does get into some weird positions in her cot. I just shove her dummy back in, reposition her, tuck her in and she goes back to sleep :thumbsup:.

She has four teeth (two top and bottom) and now another two top ones are breaking through. I thought the two bottom ones were normally next but oh well. Isn't it hilarious when you see babies that have only two fangs!

Still no crawling or talking :rolleyes:. I don't even want to discuss it!

I have started dieting now that Isabelle is on the path to being weaned. I really want to lose 10kg but my first goal is to get under 70kg (I am about 73.5kg). I hope I can get some weight off for xmas, Isabelle's birthday party and DH's work dinner. I have missed DH's last two xmas work dinners due to being pregant or having a new baby. I really have to go this year and put in an appearance.

Hope everyone is well

Bec :wave:

[Ys_Woman]

Picked up the new pride and joy http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52546909262071 19618 ..oh the serenity..and freedom:smiliedance:

Best make tea before everyone starves.

Hugs,
Amy:)

[xlouxloux]

Amy - wooo hooo u go girl! looks like a great find just dont forget us with all ur galavanting hehe. Ive heard alot about Aldi nappies but unfortunatly we dont have them here :( Hope Danes teeth start to come through soon poor lil guy!

Sai - sorry to hear u had another rough night :( but good on u for making the effort with ur friend when i have a rough night with Alyssa i cancel all plans the next day and nap when she does lol lazy me though

Sarah - Im not looking forward to day light savings starting here at all but uve relieved me a lil saying that Koby doesnt mind so hopefully it will come n go without a hitch. i just dont like it being light till 8pm...its too weird lol

Bec - no u cant start dieting because then ill have to get off my butt n start :( just fooling good on u! glad to hear Isabelle has been so great for u, do u think her starting eating more has helped abit? either way woohoo for u

:)Well best be off! Netball semi finals tonight will pop back on later to let u know the good news ;) haha positive thinking! GO TEAM SNC (sex n the city...not my idea but we have some fanatics on the team lol)

[Sammilee]

Evening all :wave:

Just thought I'd pop on quickly and say hi. DH is away atm so it's just Caden and I chillin' at home. All is good. Caden's been a champ (hugs to those that are having some tuff moments with their bubbas). Again a very busy week planned for this week. I luuurve having the car all to myself when DH is away! (And yay for you Amy... vroom vroom!). Monday morning I had another BubHub playdate that Caden and I went to, then did grocery shopping in the arvo and then dinner at my Mum's that night. Yesterday had mum's group in the morning and then did a spot of shopping in the arvo. Today went over to a friend's in the morning, then went for a walk with a mum from my mum's group, and then late arvo went shopping (again :D). Tomorrow a casual morning at home but then Caden and I will visit my mum in the arvo once she's home from work (and hopefully can score dinner outta her too LOL!). And then Friday morning we're off to the zoo with some friends and their kiddies (school holidays here still), and then in the arvo Caden has his very first Gymbaroo class. I'm looking forward to that. Phew! There's my week. It's amazing what one can do when one has a car all to themselves :yes:

OK, that's enough from me. I wanna fold some wash and put it away before I head off to bed. For some reason I'm pooped tonight :rolleyes:. Nitey-nite all.

Sam... :flowerz:

PS. I'm now awaiting the news from my work if I'll be given a 'pink' slip LOL! CBA has bought BankWest, they're saying that jobs at BankWest are safe (yeah, right! Don't they always say that to begin with???!!!). But seriously, cannot imagine them wanting to have two completely separate risk management areas so I could envision them downgrading one of them (and no surprise it will be at BankWest's end). But hey, I'll be happy to put my hand up for a payout. Been there for 11 years so it would be a tidy sum, plus I have my long service leave up my sleeve that would be paid out too. And I also have nearly 4 weeks annual leave that would be paid out (can you see $$$ in my eyes? LOL!). Might be a blessing in disguise 'coz it would mean I could start a new adventure with my life (ie. study). Oh, I could be daydreaming here. Watch this space, I won't get into uni and I'll end up working for BankWest until retirement... haha!

Anyway, enough dribble from me, I better get going... see ya's later! :wave:

[xlouxloux]

boo we lost netball :( was a pretty sucky game by me, i stacked it with a girl on the other team in the 1st quater n banged my head on the floor pretty hard n just didnt feel too crash hot after that. Didnt really hurt but i think it shook me up a lil. Feel okay today just got a bit of a stiff neck...doh! im so clumsy sometimes hehe

will be back later for personals Alyssa has gotten bored in her JJ hehe :D

[xlouxloux]

Quiet day in here today hehe helloooo anyone around? :wave: doubtful its 8pm here so im sure all u easterners are tucked up in bed by now lol

Today was good, Alyssa has been using her push along toy, i cant believe how stedy she is on it, she does sometimes put too much pressure on it n it goes a bit fast for her, but kinda makes me scared that she will be off n running soon (i dont think im ready for that lol!)

i dont want to jinx it but i think Alyssa's sleeping has sorted out :fingerscrossed:. Ive started a few new things (rose quartz under the mattress - reccomended by the lovely ladies in the spirituality section, baby calm essential oil droped on the very bottom on her mattress, no tv on when shes up and no more dooner) she goes down just after 7 n past few nights have heard her around 5 rolling around but she nods off again till 615. soo happy with this as the screaming sessions were really upsetting me.

Sam - wow sounds like ur in for a busy few days! I take my car for granted i think. must be nice having ur DH away to be able to just go where u want but im sure u miss him too hehe ;)
Gymbaroo sounds awesome i was looking at enrolling Alyssa but i dont want to over do her, we have mothers group on tuesday, playdate with my friend on wednesday and swimming on friday, plus the closest one to me is about 20-25mins away. I might give it a go for a term though :thumbsup:

Gah my neck is really stiff now, its gradually gotten worse over the day, mum says it will be worse tomorrow cos thats apparently what happens...yay! just about to go heat the beanie pack n see if that loosens it up if not i might book a massage in.

Hope everyone had a good day :goodvibes:

[xlouxloux]

Realised i havent posted any pics in aaaaages and im bored so i finally put some on photobucket to share :D

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Enjoy xxx

[Ys_Woman]

Sai: I figure you're right..people find it easier to cancel on a SAHM because we are 'always' there..not like a working mum who has limited time. Glad your friend ended up coming though.
Did you pass a better night with Avari last night? Dane was rotten for a few nights but came good last night for some reason *shrugs*. I pulled back his top lip and you can see the teeth as the skin has become really transparent.gotta happen soon. Is that what you think Avari is going through too?
Don't you just love it when the house is spotless and you have a few waves of visitors? Usually no-one visits while I sit in pristine comfort, but the minute it looks like a joss heap every man and his dog are at the door..lol.

xlouxloux: Sorry to hear about the netball, even worse to hear about your poor head :hugs:. Even bigger hugs about not having an Aldi nearby..so very sad..lol..it is our religion of choice in this household..well, that and The Simpsons of course.
You reminded me..I must drag out the jj..haven't had him in it for ages. How does Alyssa go in it now that she is more mobile?

Sam: Oh cool..a Gymbaroo class..Caden is going to have a ball. I was only thinking about those the other day wondering if it might spur Dane on to crawl and walk.
So do you think you might be up for a vol red package? I hope you get one if that's what you want.
Not happy about bank mergers..they are touting St George will be swallowed up by a merger with a bigger bank. I am not happy as St G were always a lot kinder than the big four..price of progress I guess.

Couldn't hold me back today..went on the picnic with Peta and her kids and had a ball. It was so nice to get my eyes on some new scenery.
Wow but Patrick (31dec) is running rings around boybee (18dec) with physical milestones. He is pulling himself up and cruising the furniture, and although he doesn't crawl hand/knee style, gets around fine by shuffling around on his bottom. Dane can only sit there and watch. He is such a baby baby by comparison.
Tried to get to the MACH clinic for a weigh and measure but got back a bit too late..thinking next week would be good.
Offered dh to take the Echo to work tomorrow to see what the fuel difference is between it and the wagon..thinking massive.
I cannot tell you what a difference it makes to my mental health to be free again..oh God it's good!!
Brittany finally rang after a ten day silence. She has been busy working double shifts to cover five staff who left last week. She is tired but happy..and very brown apparently..lol. She said it was 34C and muggy..conversely I got up to a very cold morning and had to turn on the ducted heating again..brrrr.

Ok..best away to bed.
Miss everyone..where are you all..Jackie, Sarah, Jo, Prudie, Dayna, Bec ???

Hugs,
Amy:)

[sniper wolf]

loulou- looooove those pics- what a bright chirpy girl you have there! love the koala fuzz of hair out the back. super cute! bummer for losing netball and the inury as well- that game can get very agressive.

Sai- hope avari played ball last night!

Bec- congrats on getting Isabelle sorted with her food. must ake thingas so much easier- how is Max going with childcare?

Sammilee- my god, slow down will ya? nah, sounds like you're having a great time. lump sums of cash are very handy indeed, we dont get enough of them around these here parts.

Amy- wow look at you go! did DH take the echo? is he the osrt of guy who would feel emasculated by driving a tiny car? we only have a tiny car and my DF doesnt give 2 hoots but some guys would. glad to hear what an effect it has on you. yay for you:flowerz:

well i'm off to a playgroup up the road in 25 mins- odette is currently asleep - god meeting more new people- i was saying the other day i havent met this many new people since school days - it is a bit daunting sometimes, i' m not actually the most social of people, before the baby i'd happily enjoy my own company and video games internet for days without talking to many people. this has beena big change and I am out and about so much with this baby. It's ok but it is tiring. so many structured activities. Amy- you asked before if this group would be the group she might go to school with- well there's 3 govt schools in the catchment area of the mothers group- so some of those will go to the local primary school, although I want to get her into the one that is on the way to DH's work and isa actually a bit closer but technically in another suburb. i dont know how they work it. The groyp today yes would go to the same school except this is a mixed ages playgroup so there will probably only be a couple of kids odette's age and then a few older ones as well.

anyway i'll update after about this playgroup!

[sniper wolf]

Gah my neck is really stiff now, its gradually gotten worse over the day, mum says it will be worse tomorrow cos thats apparently what happens...yay! just about to go heat the beanie pack n see if that loosens it up if not i might book a massage in.

my neck is permanently stiff, I put it down to carrying her around with one arm most of the day and refusing to use a pram.

[Widget]

OMG I've been MIA for a fwe days for a reason other than getting everything ready for the party tomorrow...

Received a letter for DF from SDRO (state debt) for $90,000!! Turns out his bro has used his name for more than the grievious bodily harm charge that we found out about when DF went for his security ticket...

Trying to sort that and getting everything ready is draining, looks like it's going to be a long and pricey process to see if we can get these 251 offenses removed from his name and put onto his brothers name.

I'm trying not to think about the worst case senario, so I'm still positive (a little) that we can fix this...

Sorry for no personals, been in my own world...

[alphafemale2901]

Good morning December 07 mummies

The sun is up and I feel like I'm having a pretty good life. Nevermind the fact that DH has just recently become unemployed. At least we don't have to worry about a mortgage so the stress levels on that issue are low. Funnily enough, I'm enjoying having him around.


Had another trying night last night
Avari is pretty whingy today and clingy, so am typing quickly while she has a nap.

I hope Avari is feeling better today hun. Koby was a whingey boy for a couple of days too. He's dribbling everywhere too so maybe more teeth are on the way. The awful thing about Koby when he's like that is that he doesn't like a cuddle much, so I just have to put him in his cot and let him sort it out. He is most content in his cot so he settles pretty quickly once left alone.


Had an old friend over for morning tea today (haven't seen her for maybe 3 years) 5mins before she was supposed to be here she rang to say she was canceling, this was after a night with next to no sleep and I'd dragged myself around this morning getting organised aghhhhh

Anyway she rang back 5mins later and said she could make it and was on her way, I was glad to see her and it was nice to catch up, but why do people do that, I've been canceled on last minute so many times this year, is it 'cause I'm at home with bub so they think 'oh well doesn't matter to her if I can't make it now?'


Yeah thats pretty annoying. Most of my friends have littlies too so they get it. Mostly I'm the one doing the cancelling at the last minute for one reason or another.


Isabelle is going great. As I have said before I am no longer feeding her during the night. Some nights I will hear her having a party in her cot for a bit too long so I have to go in and sort her out. Usually she is hanging upside down from the ceiling fan......well maybe not but she does get into some weird positions in her cot. I just shove her dummy back in, reposition her, tuck her in and she goes back to sleep :thumbsup:.

Yay for Isabelle. Koby is the same with his wild middle of the night parties. He just chats to himself and shuffles around and unless he starts to whinge I leave him alone and he goes back to sleep. These days I often find him in the morning right up the other end of his cot with all his teddies and stuff strewn everywhere.


She has four teeth (two top and bottom) and now another two top ones are breaking through. I thought the two bottom ones were normally next but oh well. Isn't it hilarious when you see babies that have only two fangs!

Still no crawling or talking :rolleyes:. I don't even want to discuss it!

Koby has four teeth now as well. He got two last week, up the top. I really think more are close because he is a total dribble factory.

Don't worry about the crawling thing. She'll do it when she feels like it and it doesn't mean anything that she isn't doing it yet or if she never does it. As far as talking is concerned Koby still hasn't really said mummu, well maybe once or twice, but says dadda flat out. And I don't want to discuss that. :D


I have started dieting now that Isabelle is on the path to being weaned. I really want to lose 10kg but my first goal is to get under 70kg (I am about 73.5kg). I hope I can get some weight off for xmas, Isabelle's birthday party and DH's work dinner.

Way to go. I'm on my own quest to lose about 15kgs before Christmas. I marching away on the treadmill every day, have given up alcohol and am drinking 3 litres of water every day. I eat pretty healthy most of the time so I'm not really changing my diet. Good luck to us both.


Picked up the new pride and joy http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52546909262071 19618 ..oh the serenity..and freedom:smiliedance:



Awesome wheels hun.


Sarah - Im not looking forward to day light savings starting here at all but uve relieved me a lil saying that Koby doesnt mind so hopefully it will come n go without a hitch. i just dont like it being light till 8pm...its too weird lol

We had a shift of about an hour forward the first night, so Koby was in bed by about 9pm-ish, but slowly we're getting back into his regular bedtime routine. I remember going through the daylight savings thing with Kenya when she was small and saying just because its light doesn't mean its daytime. Sheesh, that took some convincing and she was a pretty easy going kid. Koby is much mre stubborn.


PS. I'm now awaiting the news from my work if I'll be given a 'pink' slip LOL! CBA has bought BankWest, they're saying that jobs at BankWest are safe (yeah, right! Don't they always say that to begin with???!!!). But seriously, cannot imagine them wanting to have two completely separate risk management areas so I could envision them downgrading one of them (and no surprise it will be at BankWest's end). But hey, I'll be happy to put my hand up for a payout. Been there for 11 years so it would be a tidy sum, plus I have my long service leave up my sleeve that would be paid out too. And I also have nearly 4 weeks annual leave that would be paid out (can you see $$$ in my eyes? LOL!). Might be a blessing in disguise 'coz it would mean I could start a new adventure with my life (ie. study). Oh, I could be daydreaming here. Watch this space, I won't get into uni and I'll end up working for BankWest until retirement... haha!

Whatever happens with work will work out just fine, especially with the $$$ payouts. Don't mozz yourself about uni. You have more than a fighting chance I reckon, a bright chicky like you. Its perfectly fine to daydream. It can often provide just the right distraction when you're feeling bothered.


boo we lost netball :( was a pretty sucky game by me, i stacked it with a girl on the other team in the 1st quater n banged my head on the floor pretty hard n just didnt feel too crash hot after that. Didnt really hurt but i think it shook me up a lil. Feel okay today just got a bit of a stiff neck...doh! im so clumsy sometimes hehe

Gawd Lou, I hope you're ok. It sux that you lost but I bet despite your head injury, you and the team gave it your best.


Today was good, Alyssa has been using her push along toy, i cant believe how stedy she is on it, she does sometimes put too much pressure on it n it goes a bit fast for her, but kinda makes me scared that she will be off n running soon (i dont think im ready for that lol!)

i dont want to jinx it but i think Alyssa's sleeping has sorted out :fingerscrossed:. Ive started a few new things (rose quartz under the mattress - reccomended by the lovely ladies in the spirituality section, baby calm essential oil droped on the very bottom on her mattress, no tv on when shes up and no more dooner) she goes down just after 7 n past few nights have heard her around 5 rolling around but she nods off again till 615. soo happy with this as the screaming sessions were really upsetting me.


How super cute of Alyssa pushing her toy along and learning to keep herself steady. What a clever little princess. Excellent thinking using stones under her matress to help her sleep. Sounds like its working. I carry a bag of stones around with me, but I think they need a good cleansing. I think I'll make that one of my projects today.

I just knew her sreaming sessions were temporary hun and I'm glad you're feeling much more relaxed now that her sleeping is sorted out.


Realised i havent posted any pics in aaaaages and im bored so i finally put some on photobucket to share

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h15/laydee_louise/Baby/Picture230.jpg

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Tooooo cute Lou.


Couldn't hold me back today..went on the picnic with Peta and her kids and had a ball. It was so nice to get my eyes on some new scenery.
Wow but Patrick (31dec) is running rings around boybee (18dec) with physical milestones. He is pulling himself up and cruising the furniture, and although he doesn't crawl hand/knee style, gets around fine by shuffling around on his bottom. Dane can only sit there and watch. He is such a baby baby by comparison.
Tried to get to the MACH clinic for a weigh and measure but got back a bit too late..thinking next week would be good.
Offered dh to take the Echo to work tomorrow to see what the fuel difference is between it and the wagon..thinking massive.
I cannot tell you what a difference it makes to my mental health to be free again..oh God it's good!!
Brittany finally rang after a ten day silence. She has been busy working double shifts to cover five staff who left last week. She is tired but happy..and very brown apparently..lol. She said it was 34C and muggy..conversely I got up to a very cold morning and had to turn on the ducted heating again..brrrr.

Woot woot, theres no holding you back now. I'm so excited for you being able to get out and do stuff at your own convenience. Now don't go doing everything at once hun or you might run out of adventures.

I'm glad you've heard from Brittany. It sounds like shes settling in well. Her being tired from so much work is probably a good thing; no time to sit around and think of negatives. This may just be the best thing that has happened to her for a while. Way to go Brittany.


well i'm off to a playgroup up the road in 25 mins- odette is currently asleep - god meeting more new people- i was saying the other day i havent met this many new people since school days - it is a bit daunting sometimes, i' m not actually the most social of people, before the baby i'd happily enjoy my own company and video games internet for days without talking to many people. this has beena big change and I am out and about so much with this baby. It's ok but it is tiring. so many structured activities.

I understand what you mean. I feel like I haven't met so many people in one hit for such a long time either. The great thing about it is that almost all the people I know have littlies around the same age as Koby. Furthermore, the people I have in my life these days are all positive and constructive thinkers, not the sort of people who drain my energy, which I seem to have been so often surrounded by throughout my life.

I am a very social creature and having moved house 14 times in 13 years has made it difficult to form and then maintain friendships. So mostly I would have considered myself a lack lustre friend in the last 10 years; not willing to give much of myself. Lately (and this may have something to do with the development of some truly wonderful internet friendships) I have developed a much more meaningful attitude toward continuing my firendships and I think as a result of that, I attract much more meaningful people.

Okey doke. I've written a mini novel now.

Howdy to Katesmate, Widget, DJ, Canadian and anyone else I have missed. I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the day. I best push off and get on with today's projects.

Take care lovelies. ♥ ♥ ♥

[sai]

Amy - Cute car, those Echos are really nice to travel in (I've only driven one once and that was nice too) I should have a car starting next week DH new job means he can easily get public transport so hopefully I can stop being a recluse!
Glad you had a good day out, cleaver Dane not crawling around why bother when others will do it for you, I think it's a sign of higher intelligence really he's just being King Dane and you all are his subjects :D or it's like the Simpsons ep when Homer goes in the retirement home and he's like "how come that guy doesn't have to breath for himself?" and he demands a ventilator.
Good to hear Brittany is going ok.

Bec - good luck with the diet, I have been dieting too (though is a pain in the bum) Hope you are looking like Kate Moss in no time :laughing:
Glad Isabelle is going well, I wouldn't worry about the lack of crawling sounds like she's moving around heaps with her sleep gymnastics, isn't it weird how they'll fall asleep sort of upside down and inside out, looks so uncomroftable???

Jackie - Hope the playgroup went well, I know what you mean about not being social (normal me would sit for days with just Mario as company) I haven't had a car so have still been a bit of a recluse but am thinking Avari needs to socialise more??? Anyway hope the group is full of nice new friends for you!

Louise - How's the neck? Hope you don't have shaken Louise Syndrome,(I know not something to laugh about -my bad) bummer you lost netball. Glad Alyssa is sleeping well, am v jealous. Cute pics she's starting to look more like a kid than a baby now, we have that happening here too -It's all happened so quickly.

Sam - Hope you had a good day at the Zoo! Any news on if you do or don't get a payout from work?

Sarah - Good to hear you have great people around you, the energy sucking ones seriously suck (no pun intended) I'm trying to have more meaningful people around, though still seem to be attracting the sucking ones -oh well It's a work in progress right?
It's nice to have found all the great people here (non sucking people yay:yelclap:)

Widget - OMG what a fiasco, hope it's all sorted soon surely they can't keep offenses in your DF name that he didn't do? Similar thing happened to my friend, but it was an old school friends of hers that used her name for a whole heap of prostitution charges (she found out doing the working with kids check) they cleared it all up but man what a pain it is and too stressfull :(


Well I got to sleep last night 5 hours straight woooohoooo!!!
She is still very clingy today and a bit whingy but hopefully we're in for a few good days??? I think it must be teeth but I can't see any, her top gum has a sharp point at the front I can feel when I pop Bonjela on so who knows.
DH is loving the new job so there's a stress gone and hopefully I'll have the car soon 'cause he's going to start catching the train and bus it'll save us a few $$ and will take less time than his commute to the old job so should be good.
Took Avari in to look at the christmas decorations (I hope I'm not repeating a story here??) she absolutely loved them, was all stary eyed going 'ooohhh' 'mmmmmmm' so am thinking I'll make it a regular thing for the next few months. I love the christmas section of the shops anyway!!!
Hope everyone has a nice day.:babydust2:

[Ys_Woman]

Amy- wow look at you go! did DH take the echo? is he the osrt of guy who would feel emasculated by driving a tiny car?
Nah, not after I told him about the jealous stares guys will give the car at traffic lights:laughing:. Although he did ring mid-morning to say it felt like driving a claustrophobic cave around and he reckons the fuel economy wasn't too good, well, after he had to turn around 3/4 of the way there and come home to get the security passes he had forgotten :no:. I will be happy to get it back. Driving the wagon feels like I am driving around the loungeroom couch..too comfy and too big..lol.


i was saying the other day i havent met this many new people since school days - it is a bit daunting sometimes,
Socialising is exhausting stuff. You have to come up with conversation and if you have been at home for a while can feel a bit out of touch or braindead. Hopefully you and Odette click with them and find it a great time out each week though.

Amy- you asked before if this group would be the group she might go to school with- well ..The groyp today yes would go to the same school except this is a mixed ages playgroup so there will probably only be a couple of kids odette's age and then a few older ones as well.
Had that with the group I took Lachlan and Selia to. Most of the kids were a year older so the year their kids went off to preschool it disbanded leaving me stranded for another few years. I still bump into those women from time to time it's great to catch up.
Might even source a group for Dane now I have wheels.

I went to the recycling part of the tip today and bought Dane one of those Fisher Price walker things shaped like a dog ..see pic:http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52553777306334 81474 and also a bath seat and another little seat with activities built into the arms (identical to one L & S had as little ones). Am trying to encourage boybee to get up and do something..*lazy thing*. Must say though, was pretty proud when he sat himself up from a lying position this afternoon:yelclap:.

Ok off to read more and then clean.
Hope you have a lovely weekend Jackie.

Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

Amy - Cute car, those Echos are really nice to travel in
I finally understood your comment about bonnet and boot, although perhaps you rode in the 4door model. With the hatch I can't find the bonnet when I am in the driver seat..and the boot barely exists either..lol. I am going to buy a cheap umbrella stroller next week as the big clunky thing I have won't fit. The car seat belt swings over the back seat and anchors right up against the inside ledge of the back of the car, thereby cutting the boot space in half.

I should have a car starting next week DH new job means he can easily get public transport so hopefully I can stop being a recluse!
:smiliedance:Awesome hon.. I highly recommend it. You won't know yourself.

Glad you had a good day out, cleaver Dane not crawling around why bother when others will do it for you,.. or it's like the Simpsons ep when Homer goes in the retirement home and he's like "how come that guy doesn't have to breath for himself?" and he demands a ventilator.
:laughing::laughing: or: "Hey, they have chairs with wheels and here I am using my legs like a sucker!". I would say it was one of my favourite episodes but they are ALL my favourite episodes. Where can you get those liquid Laze chips?
Glad you got some sleep hon. Last night went well here again..*praying it stays that way*


Took Avari in to look at the christmas decorations OMG..where do they have christmas decorations already? We just made it into October for crying out loud. I saw a whole aisle of it in Woolies the other night. I guess some people like to get a jump on it early though. I have already started buying on Ebay. I need to get the overseas stuff now as the mail gets clogged closer to Xmas.
If Avari loved the decorations now think how excited she will be when you have a tree and lights in your own home! Our tree is going straight to the playpen..lol.

Have a lovely weekend hon.
Amy:)

[xlouxloux]

Afternoon ladies :) had a good day here so far, lazy morning Steven came over before work (1 week he works 6-2 the next he works 10-6 so he either comes before or after work) and had a play. After lunch we went to the sports shop n i got a netball ring so i could train up to shoot on Wed's as our shooter cant make the games anymore, dunno if ill be any good but theres no harm lol
Alyssa is a bit grizzly today, think its cos its started getting warm seems to be making her tired or it could be teeth shes been chomping her finger today but i cant feel anything n she wont let me have a look lol

Amy - glad to hear u had a good day at the park yesty! I know what u mean about driving a big car, i had a lil Paseo, but sold it in Jan cos it woudnt fit a car seat, n was scared of driving a bigger car ehehe
The push along toy looks so cute!

Sai - yay for ur 5hrs straight sleep! makes all the difference hey. i did have a chuckle at ur comment hehe, the neck feels a bit better still feel it when i turn but def on the mend woot.

Widget - wow thats crazy! id never heard of anything like that happening before hope u can get it all sorted out quickly. The last thing u need is more stress :no:

Sarah - i definatly believe that the stone is working, it took 2 nights (much better than without the stone) of her waking just once and now she hasnt woke at all. Im just glad its over (:fingerscrossed:) hehe.

Woohoo the weekend starts soooon! :flowerz:

[pixiemum2]

Hi ladies,

Had to show you this video of Isabelle. I used to moan just like this when I ate food! Does any of the other bubs do it or is it just my nutcase family?

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/?action=view&current=MVI_4273.flv

[Ys_Woman]

I have developed a much more meaningful attitude toward continuing my firendships and I think as a result of that, I attract much more meaningful people.
:hugs:It's wonderful to have genuine friends hon. It's cool that you made the connection you did about taking friendship more seriously, causing it to draw into your life..funny how the fates hear that and send what we need.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong in trying to attract a first division lottery win:D but I do know that anytime in life my financial back has been up against a wall, enough money comes just at the right time.
Yay for Koby's fourth tooth. We don't mention the lack of the 'm' word in our house either:hissy:
When Brittany said she was working hard I remarked that it was perfect as she likes to be busy. She agreed but said a day off would be really welcome too..lol. She reckons she is putting her resume in to the mines just up the road from where she is..says the money there is fantastic. All I can do is wish her well.

I had best dash.
Have a wonderful weekend Sarah..hope the weather is great. How is your garden going? And your dad..how is he travelling?

Hugs,
Amy:)

[Ys_Woman]

Hi ladies,

Had to show you this video of Isabelle. I used to moan just like this when I ate food! Does any of the other bubs do it or is it just my nutcase family?

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e292/naffine/?action=view&current=MVI_4273.flv
lol..don't usually moan when I eat..nor do my kids..but was that chocolate cake? I could be encouraged to moan for chocolate cake:laughing:.

Looking at Isabelle's highchair tray and the pics of Alyssa's highchair tray you can get an idea of what the chair and the floor under Dane's clip-to-table highchair looks like at each mealtime.
I gave him dry Cheerio's to play with after breaky and was shocked that he managed to pincer them up and put them in his mouth..but no moaning..lol..just Cheerio's flying around as he tried to shake off the ones stuck to his hand.

God bless Isabelle for her love of food:yelclap:. Thinking the moaning must be a family thing. Too cute.

Amy:)