December 2007 Mums Thread #5 [Archive] - Bub Hub Pregnancy & Parenting Forum

DJWebb

02-12-2008, 10:30

woohoo its december!!! Just 23 days until christmas!!! :xmas:

sniperwolf- wow you had your heater on!!! Hope you get some warmer weather soon!! And good luck with you 'girly' appointment today...so when you thinking about starting ttc?

Alpha- good luck with your testing today hun!

widget- YAY Annabelle :smiliedance: thanks for sharing the video!

yswoman- Cool, its nice you get an extra day to prepare for your inspection!! And woohoo yay for Dane saying mum!

Sami- wow sounds like you had a very busy weekend! thanks for sharing the photos of Caden, he is such a little cutie! I bet he was adorable dressed up as superman!

was a nice weekend here! spent alot of time outdoors at the park, and going for walks and such! Looking forward to this summer, going to the beaches and having bbq's!

I spent all day yesterday cleaning my house! Cleaning out all my cupboards and everything...cant say it was much fun, but Im glad i got it all done!

Sunday I went to an enjo party at my sil's house and that stuff is amazing! I want all of it!!
Got to see my little nephews...I hadnt seen them for about a month and the little one who is 4months old now, has grown up sooo much, hes such a beautiful little guy :cloud9: I took Madison with me and she normally isnt interested in other babies, but she was that day!! There was my little nephew and another baby there, and she wouldnt leave them alone! She was giving them soo many cuddles and kisses and trying to hold them, but I think she loved them a bit too much! the one little boy looked traumatized haha!Ethan (my nephew) didnt seem to bothered by Madison though.

Just 17 more days until Mady turns 1! this year has gone by soooo quick! :hissy:

Dont know if I already mentioned it, but we are in the process of getting my ds1 a diagnosis..we believe he has a form of autism...its been a struggle, but we finally have all the info, and have his first appointment next week...so im hoping it all goes well.

Hope you girls have a nice week:)

Ys_Woman

02-12-2008, 15:26

Inspection over for another six months! *phew*. He put new pull cords on the curtains so they glide more easily..and his only comment this time was about the metal surrounds on the cook top hobs. Dang those things are just awful..I have scrubbed and soaked with every agent imaginable (aside from hydrochloric acid that is:p)..and they just won't come clean. Dh and I are considering buying a new cook top anyways as we have never liked the current one.

Dane has started venturing further afield with his backwards crawling. He disappeared around the lounge towards Lachlan's room today so I am figuring the 'put bub down and he stays in one spot' game is officially over. It's been a good run I must admit.

I am horrified at how quickly the first birthday will be upon each of us..*group hugs to commiserate*. Thankfully we had Jackie to lead the way and show us we will survive it..but I am still feeling a bit :hissy:about it being that he is my last (well my head says so anyway). Sixteen more sleeps.

Jackie: I wouldn't be complaining about the cool. I am worried that this summer will be a corker and I am not much for heat. How do you cope in it?

Sam: speaking of which..agggh..31! There ought to be a law against those sort of temps at this time of the year. Have you got aircon?
The landlord doesn't look in the cupboards..I just wanted to clear the decks. Asked him to sell us the house today (for the 50th time in eight years..lol), but he said no yet again *dang*. Holding out hope that one day he will say yes.
Will check out Leon's site when I have posted here but can imagine how cute Caden will look in reindeer antlers..*awww*.

DJ: Have you always suspected your son had a form of autism or has his behaviour changed recently? How does it manifest?
So do you feel better after the cleanfest? Although I am forced to do a very intricate clean for the inspections I choose to do the cupboards myself...then you know the house is really clean. Now I feel ready for Christmas.

Best go and find boybee some afternoon tea.

Hugs to all.
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

02-12-2008, 15:45

Did anyone else check out the face in the sky last night (Neptune, Venus and the Moon)?..the kids got such a blast out of it.

Amy:)

xlouxloux

02-12-2008, 16:29

Afternoon ladies! what a shocking morning, Alyssa has gotten so fussy lately, every few days she will just fight a nap even if shes rubbing her face and falling all over the face she is determined to stay up. So we had a whinging morning which set me up in a great mood for mothers group. Suprisingly it went really well, the lady was there and was very nice to me and was making a real effort to talk to me and Alyssa and compliment her (i felt really bad, so i was making an effort too) hopefully its the end of it all cos she lives just round the corner from Steven (where im moving).
Alyssa fell asleep in the car on the way home but luckily stayed asleep when i transfered her :thumbsup: hopefully she will have a long nap as im quite enjoying the silence with my coke and twisties.
Tomorrow im going shopping yet again not for anything in particular though just to wander then Steven and I are going to an advance screening of Twilight (so excited!!!) little nervous it will disappoint as i love the books so much but the preview looks amazing so :fingerscrossed:

Amy - yay for the inspection being over! steven just had his last week and has been given a letter with a list of things he needs to do, oops! im going to help him next week, its mostly garden stuff. I love cleaning out cupboards always end up finding heaps of things didnt know were there hehe. will be raiding the cupboards when i move out to steal a few things :o
yay for Dane moving himself around! but damn for u it was def a shock to the system for me when i couldnt just plop Alyssa down hehe

Jackie - mmm the weather sounds like bliss for me over there, maybe i should make the move to Tassie hehe it was blerk and muggy this morning now its just hot n 31. not my cuppa tea!

Sam - love the pics, so very cute!! I have some el cheapo reeindeer ears but alas Alyssa just throws them off. The street party sounds like heaps of fun! i hadnt heard of it before, love going to the strip there, had curry from Cinnemon the other day it was so yum! (and i def aint a fan of curry or spicy food) also had pizza from Brandos the other week MMM making my mouth water hehe bet its great living there, such a nice atmosphere i think

DJ - thats so cute that Mady loved the babies and wanted to give them cuddles. Guess santa will be bringing her a dolly for xmas? hehe i was thinking of getting A one but shes not that interested from what ive seen. Hope the appointment for ur DS goes well next week!

Cheers for the new thread aswell DramaQueen!! :flowerz:

xlouxloux

02-12-2008, 16:33

Amy - yeah!! i saw the face hehe so cool. When we were driving outta the carpark at netball i looked up n was like hey that looks like a face hehe then Mel got a msg from her mum telling her about it, i hadnt heard anything. tried to get a pic but it looks abit silly

brodiebunch

02-12-2008, 19:53

Guess who is Finally back:smiliedance::smiliedance::D

brodiebunch

02-12-2008, 20:14

Now that I have announced my triumphant return it is time for a bit of an update.

Layla has been pooping really well now that the weaning is underway. Still at 5-6 feeds a Day but that is waaaay better than 12 a month ago.She is standing by herself then realising what she has done and falling down crying.She is also braving a few steps.Her Vocab is amazing.At least 50 words most used in context and she even joins 2.............."mummy boobies ta"(pretty obvious what she wants:laughing:.The Ta game is her fav and her and Oli are becoming great buddies.

I have been run off my feet at work.Really busy at camp and next week I am working at a different one over xmas.I am loving though.DH is going to move back in soon I think but other than that not much has changed.

I will be back tomorrow to post some new pics of my baby girl

sai

02-12-2008, 21:16

Hiya all,:wave:
sorry am soooo tired so can't read back and do personals at the moment, everything seems to have gone silly season mad around here and I'm trying to get my head round it all!
Have a specialist appointment tomorrow morning 9am on the other side of the city so will have to brave peak hour Sydney traffic and am not looking forward to it aghhhhhhh:hissy:, an old friend who moved to the UK 3yrs ago is in town and will be staying with us for a week from tomorrow evening (with his GF, who I haven't met yet) so as you can imagine I am panicking about the state of my house aghhhhh:hissy:, and then theres DH's b'day late this week and Avari's early next week and then the big party to sort out and that's all before I even start on the Christmas stuff aghhhhhhh:hissy: ok so sorry for the chaotic rant, just had to let some of it out!!!!
Hope everyone is really well and all the bubs are having a great b'day month!
Will try and do personals soonish :babydust2:

sniper wolf

03-12-2008, 05:27

woohoo its december!!! Just 23 days until christmas!!! :xmas:

sniperwolf- wow you had your heater on!!! Hope you get some warmer weather soon!! And good luck with you 'girly' appointment today...so when you thinking about starting ttc?

soon very very soon (january).

Dane has started venturing further afield with his backwards crawling. He disappeared around the lounge towards Lachlan's room today so I am figuring the 'put bub down and he stays in one spot' game is officially over. It's been a good run I must admit.

yeah changes the game a bit, although i find that odette is much happier now that she can get around herself. I hope that this pleases Dane too. and :yelclap: as well.

I am horrified at how quickly the first birthday will be upon each of us..*group hugs to commiserate*. Thankfully we had Jackie to lead the way and show us we will survive it..but I am still feeling a bit :hissy:about it being that he is my last (well my head says so anyway). Sixteen more sleeps.

doesnt bother me but i guess that's because this is my first and I am looking forward to having an older child you can actually converse with. And i plan t have another- however i still dont think it will bother me. I like babies but I prefer younger kids more i think.

Jackie: I wouldn't be complaining about the cool. I am worried that this summer will be a corker and I am not much for heat. How do you cope in it?

fairly well but that's because we get like 2 days of it (speaking of ate 30s) per year so it's never here for long and its a novelty. I like the 28-24 weaher. that said I still wear black jeans and a black tshirt throughout it - i've always been one to wear clothes that are inappropriate for hot weather.

Yay for getting through another inspection, my your inspector is finnicky.
Sai- some busy busy days coming up, hope you find some quiet time amongst it all.

Brodie- welcome back champ- look at layla go! shall be good to see pics. I bet she has changed.

loulou- sounds like you are really loving life at the moment- all ready to go for the birthday over there?
off to get the 12 months immunisations this morning, DF is coming as well which is damn good. she'll be fine but i hate seeing her confused amd upset.

pixiemum2

03-12-2008, 08:49

Hi all,

Just a quick pop on while the kids are watching the night garden. Sorry no time for personals but wanted to say hi to everyone.

Two sick kids here at the moment. They are both onto their second cold in a row. Max had an waful cough yesterday so I put the humdifier in his room last night and its all better. Isabelle is just grumpy with a streaming nose. I think they are on the mend though :thumbsup:.

STILL haven't gotten Isabelle her birthday OR Christmas present! I had better get it organised soon. Max's is in the shed waiting for Christmas day (a new "big boy" bike!).

Not much happening her just looking after two sick ones and trying not to do too much with them. I had to take them to the post office yesterday, it was so embarassing. Max's face had broken out in spots like pimples, his nose was streaming (which he kept wiping across his face :barf:) and he was coughing everywhere. He looked like a neglected child :o.

Hope everyone is well

Bec :wave:

lookalikeinmelb

03-12-2008, 08:56

brodiebunch

03-12-2008, 08:58

Sai-Ah the silly season.Feel much like you at the moment.Birthdays coming from left right and centre,FIL,SIL,BIL,my 2 kids,Bailey,Mine on xmas day and the list keeps going.My house is a bomb and MIL is arriving in a few days:hair:.Xmas is somewhere as well.Top that off with all the extra work I got thrown yesterday and I am going nuts.

Jackie-I remember a december a few years ago watching the sydney fires and being amazed cause we had our fire roaring and it was sleeting outside(I guess that is what happens when you live on the edge of Kozi national park).Newcastle is a much nicer place to live.I had forgotten it was Vaccinatiojn time,DH turn this time I think.

Bec I hope the kids get better really soon:hugs:

Oh oh Play school has finished must take up my mum duties(Long sigh the peace was nice)

sniper wolf

03-12-2008, 09:48

Hi everyone, Newbie here. My twin boys are 1 tomorrow 4th Dec, yay. I guess I fall into this thread too! If there is anyone is in western Melbourne that would like to catch up for a playdate myself and another mum from my MG are looking for people that are interested. We're in Point Cook but travel around different play centres. PM me if you're interested. A bit about me anyway, my name is Jessica, I'm 23, mum to Adrian and Alex ID boys born 4/12/07 and bub 3 due Feb 5th 09. I know people say I'm crazy and I'm definately going to have my hands full, they are already, but I'm pretty sure this one will be our last. Can't wait to get to know all you ladies! :yelclap:

Hi Jessica, welcome aboard, always room for one more. Wow twins and one more on the way- lucky you! have you found out the sex? In way down in cold Tas (got the heater on again). You won't have to buy much new stuff, or will you?, when the new baby comes along. It must be different carrying one baby rather than 2 huh?

Jackie-I remember a december a few years ago watching the sydney fires and being amazed cause we had our fire roaring and it was sleeting outside(I guess that is what happens when you live on the edge of Kozi national park).Newcastle is a much nicer place to live.I had forgotten it was Vaccinatiojn time,DH turn this time I think.

yeah it's truly bizarre this weather, considering it was pretty hot a few weeks back. Raining again and very bleak here. weird, oh well it should brighten up soon.

Glad to get the vacc out of the way for another 8 months at least. 3 needles! at least there is a nurse as well as a doctor doing it, although the 2 in one side biznez is not that popular. still she was over it after about 2-3 mins. Think I might give the CHN a ring and see if we can get some measurements going to see where she is at a 1 year.

sniper wolf

03-12-2008, 09:52

bec- get well soon Max and Isabelle! :flowerz:

Widget

03-12-2008, 13:21

Hey ladies...

Just got off the phone with Centrelink and thought I'd share what I found out about the boost payment...

If your normal payday is this coming Monday - the 8th - you won't get your boost payment until at least the 22nd... They said it wrong... They said it will be paid in the fortnight and on your normal payment date, but they meant it will be processed to be paid on your normal pay day during the fortnight, so basically, because they don't start processing them until Monday and they estimate it to take 2 working days to clear, the people that receive their payments on the 8th have to wait another fortnight, they'll be processed on the 19th, so it might not even go through by xmas...

I'm not overly impressed, I was hoping to have it by Becca's birthday and to get into calling the venues to make sure they are available for our wedding date and get the bookings down... I have to wait another week now, I won't ring outside of 2 weeks before I'll have the $$...

So I'm now likely to have to wait til the new year to do it all and we're not good at having large sums of $$ just sitting in the account... :no:

Hi Jessica and welcome!! I'm V, 25, Mum to 2 gorgeous girls 17 months apart. My eldest Annabelle is nearly 2 1/2 and has mild spina bifida and my youngest Rebecca will be 1 on the 19th, she has a mild to moderate heart condition that is (as I've recently found out) rare. I have an idea on how full your hands would be, but no idea on just how full with twins and one 14 months younger... Everyone I've spoken to that has bub's that close just love it though!!

brodiebunch

03-12-2008, 15:45

Back for personals later

Here are the newest but not great pics of Layla.They were a week ago in Narrabri at Gran and Grandads house.

http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/brodie_bunch/Layla%20at%20Narrabri/

Hi Lookalikeinmelb-I feel like a newbie atm cause I have been gone so long.Hope tommorow is great with 2happybirthday.

alphafemale2901

03-12-2008, 16:06

Hey chicks

I was able to stay at home and do nothing today. Man I love those days.

You'd think that someone would invent a new way of checking for the things they need to check for, huh? LOL! The fun stuff us girls have to go thru

Yeah you would think so in this age huh. Don't mean to get up on my feminist high horse (much) but I just reckon its another way the male dominated medical profession utilises patriachy to subjugate women.

Well, a hot day here today people. 31 degrees or something like that. But then they said showers on the way. Will this weather make up its mind what it wants to do?

Lucky you, a gorgeous day. We've had some weird weather here too. This morning it was so cold and rainy and now the sun is shining and its brilliantly warm.

oh i had bucketloads of fun thanks Sammilee! glad it is over for another 2 years (pending result that is).

Best of luck with those results Sniper. My own testing yesterday was not so great. I have to have surgery now, but I'm on a public waiting list, so lets hope I don't drop dead while I'm waiting.

Alpha- good luck with your testing today hun!

Thanks for the good luck wish. It wasn't so great, but I'm keeping my chin up.

Just 17 more days until Mady turns 1! this year has gone by soooo quick!

I know I know - I have Madison's birthday marked on my calendar (like everyone elses bubs :D).

I know what you mean DJ. I can't believe Koby is so big and has acheived so much in almost 12 moths. Whn I see newborn babies I get clucky and remember my midget when he was so small. Then I give myself a good smack around the chops and say "get over it woman - you're too old for anymore".

Dont know if I already mentioned it, but we are in the process of getting my ds1 a diagnosis..we believe he has a form of autism...its been a struggle, but we finally have all the info, and have his first appointment next week...so im hoping it all goes well.

Wow - good luck with those tests DJ. I'll be sending +++ vibes for you and ds1.

Dane has started venturing further afield with his backwards crawling. He disappeared around the lounge towards Lachlan's room today so I am figuring the 'put bub down and he stays in one spot' game is officially over. It's been a good run I must admit.

Woot woot - go Daney-boy. You're right, that game is officially over. Koby's favourite bee-lines are for the bin, any draws he can open and the treadmill. All the sort of things I don't want him playing with. Its time to baby-proof the cupboards etc.

I am horrified at how quickly the first birthday will be upon each of us..*group hugs to commiserate*. Thankfully we had Jackie to lead the way and show us we will survive it..but I am still feeling a bit :hissy:about it being that he is my last (well my head says so anyway). Sixteen more sleeps.

I have Daney-boy marked in the calendar too. I joins the group hug in a cyber way.

Did anyone else check out the face in the sky last night (Neptune, Venus and the Moon)?..the kids got such a blast out of it.

Nope didn't even know about it. What a shame. That would have been quite an amazing thing to see.

Guess who is Finally back

Hey Brodie. Great to see you back. Great to hear that Layla is doing so well too.

Two sick kids here at the moment. They are both onto their second cold in a row. Max had an waful cough yesterday so I put the humdifier in his room last night and its all better. Isabelle is just grumpy with a streaming nose. I think they are on the mend though.

Sending get well vibes your way for the kids. I hope they are indeed on the mend.

Hi everyone, Newbie here. My twin boys are 1 tomorrow 4th Dec, yay. I guess I fall into this thread too! If there is anyone is in western Melbourne that would like to catch up for a playdate myself and another mum from my MG are looking for people that are interested. We're in Point Cook but travel around different play centres. PM me if you're interested. A bit about me anyway, my name is Jessica, I'm 23, mum to Adrian and Alex ID boys born 4/12/07 and bub 3 due Feb 5th 09. I know people say I'm crazy and I'm definately going to have my hands full, they are already, but I'm pretty sure this one will be our last. Can't wait to get to know all you ladies!

Hi Jessica and welcome to the December 07 mum's thread. I'm Sarah. You must be some kind of superwoman having one year old twins and a newborn due in Feb 09. I look forward to getting to know you too, and of course sending out a cheer tomorrow for Adrian and Alex having their first birthday.

I'm in Melbourne too but unfortunately right over the other side from you in the South East burbs.

Just got off the phone with Centrelink and thought I'd share what I found out about the boost payment...

If your normal payday is this coming Monday - the 8th - you won't get your boost payment until at least the 22nd... They said it wrong... They said it will be paid in the fortnight and on your normal payment date, but they meant it will be processed to be paid on your normal pay day during the fortnight, so basically, because they don't start processing them until Monday and they estimate it to take 2 working days to clear, the people that receive their payments on the 8th have to wait another fortnight, they'll be processed on the 19th, so it might not even go through by xmas...

I'm not overly impressed, I was hoping to have it by Becca's birthday and to get into calling the venues to make sure they are available for our wedding date and get the bookings down... I have to wait another week now, I won't ring outside of 2 weeks before I'll have the $$...

So I'm now likely to have to wait til the new year to do it all and we're not good at having large sums of $$ just sitting in the account... :no:

That sux big time :banghead:

We're really broke at the moment too. That probably seems a bit pretentious seeing as how we just spent a week in Cairns, but I saved for months for that and DH hasn't been working for about 8 weeks. I was really counting on that money being available before Christmas to take care of a few necessities. My pipe dream would have been to put the $1000 into each kids bank accounts but I almost roll around the floor in hysterics thinking about such crazy ideas.

Absolutely nothing of interest happening at this end other than I'm cooking garlic prawns for dinner.

Happy Hump Day to yuz. Hope everyone is well and happy.

S. ♥

Widget

03-12-2008, 16:23

My pipe dream would have been to put the $1000 into each kids bank accounts but I almost roll around the floor in hysterics thinking about such crazy ideas.
Hmmm, we have the same pipe dreams... we don't even have a savings for US let alone the kids...

brodiebunch

03-12-2008, 17:56

Widget-That is really sh!t about the centrelink stuff.My payment will go in on the 17th as normal(I rang and checked yesterday).I bet there are alot of very cranky people who were counting on it on the 8th.

Well the kidlets are down for the night and I am enjoying a very rare drink.I have housework coming out off my ears but it can wait one more day.Layla slept through for the first time ever last night and i hope it is the new norm around here.She also dropped another BF today in favour of a small soy bottle:smiliedance:the luch one.Soon my boobies will be all mine again:yelclap:.I have enjoyed feeding her but she has started pulling up my shirt at anytime and my bra to attach,I am on high booby monster alert all the time.

Thanks for the welcome backs.I missed everyone so very much.

Sammilee

03-12-2008, 21:01

Is anyone else sick of saying "no"? I feel like I'm forever telling Caden "no"... "don't touch that" :shame:... "yucky"... "dirty"... get my drift??? :rolleyes: He gets into everything that he's not suppose to and I am exhausted!!! :hair:

OK, sorry, rant over... can you tell I've had a trying day? :o

Hi to everyone, and a special hello to newbies that have joined us or have returned from a long "holiday" :wave:

I'll be back tomorrow after a good nights sleep with personals.

Until then... bye!

Sam...:flowerz:

alphafemale2901

04-12-2008, 06:18

Good morning chicks

I think I'm on a roll and actually starting to feel my old self again. Up early, doing chores, feeling energised and in a good mood. Woot woot !!!!!

Is anyone else sick of saying "no"? I feel like I'm forever telling Caden "no"... "don't touch that" :shame:... "yucky"... "dirty"... get my drift??? :rolleyes: He gets into everything that he's not suppose to and I am exhausted!!! :hair:

Yes I hear that sister. The most frustrating part about it is that I believe Koby is aware of the things he is supposed to stay away from because often he'll have a glance at me to see if I'm watching and then do/touch the thing he is not supposed to.

Are they supposed to developsuch defiance at such a young age? Kenya wasn't like that. She was content to play with her own stuff and stay away from the bin, the draws, the TV etc. Its like Koby craves the neegative attention, which is odd, because he gets an abundance of positive attention.

Cheeky little monkey.

Howdy Amy, Jackie, Brodie, Widget, Sai, Pixie, DJ, Lou, Katesmate, Lookalike and everyone I've missed.

I hope today is full of joy and calming spirit.

Sarah ♥ ♥ ♥

alphafemale2901

04-12-2008, 06:21

Hey Lookalike - go have a look at the December 07 birthdays thread hun.

:smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

Widget

04-12-2008, 06:27

Becca's learning the word "no". She's mainly copying Annabelle though and she thinks it's unfair that she doesn't get to play with the lights on the DVD player (Annabelle's not allowed either...) and she doesn't not being allowed near the BBQ...

brodiebunch

04-12-2008, 07:00

Sammi-Layla actually slaps me(gets it from her bro) and says no.No when I try to change her nappy,feed her stop her playing in the potty/toilet.:hair:.She also does the same touch the naughty things when to stir mum that Koby does.

New word for the day "annana" or in english bannana.She is chowing down as I type and very happy with herself.

brodiebunch

04-12-2008, 14:21

Just gave layla some home pop'd popcorn for the first time.OMG she is a piglet!Had to put a second batch in the popper.

Oh and I have been spewing all arvo,must of been something I ate.I

pixiemum2

04-12-2008, 14:50

Hi all,

Spewing fest here yesterday :barf:. Dh came home and picked the miserable Max up off the couch to give him a cuddle and he barfed all over him! I secretly wanted to laugh :devil:. He has most likely got a cold/virus as he always has the same symptoms. Starts off with cold symptoms, he then gets spots all over his body, he gets a high temp, he vomits then he is fine the next day. The first time he got the spots I panicked and took him straight to the doc. All the doc said was that it was most likely a virus. Isabelle also has the spots and cold symptoms but luckily no high temp or vomiting.

Lookalike - Hi and welcome, sorry I didn't say hello before.

Hey question - What sort of party bags/favours is everyone doing? I think I will just do a small bag with a balloon, stickers, lollies etc. I'll try and attach a helium balloon as well.

Max is over at MIL's and I will be heading there once Boo (Isabelle) wakes up to do some party food planning with her. Isabelle's name is now Boo. Max calls her Isaboo so it got shortened to Boo. It really suits her. When she is being naughty, eg making a beeline for the tv cabinet, I call her Isabelle.

Better go, she is awake

:wave:

Sammilee

04-12-2008, 15:04

Hiya everyone :wave:

OK, as promised, some personals whilst I have a few spare moments...

Brodie - Welcome back stranger! Glad to hear things are going well at your end. Yay for poops! And great to hear things with your DH are improving. And yes, so totally know what you mean about changing nappies! Caden does the exact same thing as Layla. He hates having his bum changed so he says "no" while he tries to sit up from being on his back, grabbing at my hands and kicking his legs. I get very frustrated with him and often get DH to change his bum if he's home 'coz I just can't handle it. Oh, and the pics of Layla are gorgeous, she is growing up to be a little lady, huh?

Bec - So sorry to hear that your two kidlets aren't well, especially Max and his spew fest. I hope they are on the mend real soon. As to party favours, not doing any here. We really don't have a lot of kiddies coming to Caden's birthday bash so I won't bother. I did buy a pinata where instead of wacking it you pull strings to see which one opens up the box. Due to some people and their kiddies not coming to Caden's party I'm thinking I haven't got that many kids to play it, so I may keep it in the cupboard for another year. And love the nicname "Boo". If we had of had a DD she would have been called Isabella and with a nicname of Bella, still love it so hopefully we will be blessed with a DD so we can use that name.

Sarah - Yes, I know those looks too!!! Caden will crawl over to the TV, look over his shoulder at me to see if I'm looking, and if I am he'll throw a funny lil' smile and then continue to crawl behind to get to the cords. Gggrrr!!! Cheeky monkeys, aren't they? So sorry to hear that your results weren't the best and now have to face surgery. Sending you lots and lots of +++ vibes and gazillion :hugs:

Oh, let me submit this before I loose it. My computer has been doing some strange things today and I will do this >>> :geek: if I loose my post :D

Sammilee

04-12-2008, 15:29

Jackie - How's the weather there in the apple isle? Still cold and miserable? Stange ol' weather over here. Was stinking hot earlier in the week, then sort of cooled down on Wednesday but then got warm again and sticky! Had a bit of rain, it threatened with rain this morn but is now back to being sticky. Who knows what it wants to do??? Glad to hear that the vacs went well. 3 needles, huh? Yeeks! We will wait til after the new year to tackle those. So have you seen any grand changes in Odette since she's turned one? With my niece she turns 4 on Sunday (but had her party on Monday just gone) and in the last week she has all of a sudden grown up with the things she says and does. So funny, it's like a switch has been turned on. It might be pure coincidence that it has happened the week she turns 4, but it's making us all feel very old to hear her converse like a real lil' adult rather than a blabbering chatterbox of a 3 y.o.

Jessica (lookalikeinmelb) - Hiya and welcome to the Dec 2007 thread, the more the merrier. Wow twins and another on the way, you go girl!!! Happy birthday to Adrian and Alex for today. Can you believe that they are one already? My name is Sam btw, and I'm from over west in Perth. I'm 35 (yeeks!!!), married to my *most of the time* wonderful DH for 11 years, and the first time mum of my gorgeous lil' DS Caden who will be 1 on Xmas eve. I hope you stop by often and have a chat with us. There are some really lovely ladies here.

Sai - Wow hun, you sound like you have your hands full! I hope everything went well at your specialist appt. How's the RSVP's going for Avari's birthday bash? Admittedly after my rant the other day I have had a few more positive RSVP's here, so looks like we'll have about 30 people all up, which isn't too bad.

Louise - How's Alyssa going? Still being a fussy lil' one? Funny how they can be so so tired and still refuse to go to sleep. Me on the other hand could easily climb into bed if I even feel remotely tired LOL! Yes, the Christmas Party on Albany Hwy was great. They do it every year, usually the last Sunday in November so remember for next year. It's well designed for the kiddies (even tho' Caden was still a bit too young this year). And yes, some of those restaurants and cafes on the strip are yummo. Haven't been to Cinnamons yet. The cafe that my DH blogged about the other day (not too sure if you remember the pics). It's called the Imp cafe and it's on the strip there, opposite Video Ezy. They do the yummiest breaky there if you ever wanna try something new. So are you all set for Alyssa's birthday on the weekend? How fast has the come along, huh?

Amy - Yay for the inspection being over for another 6 months! Sorry to hear that your game of 'plonking the kid on the floor and leaving them there' is officially over. Now the fun starts, which is what I have discovered with Caden. I suppose you already knew about that kind of stuff having your other kiddies, but I seriously didn't realise how fast they can go when crawling. One moment they are there, next they are gone! I only usually have to go behind the TV to locate my lil' fella LOL!

DJ - How's things your end? How's Mady going? Good luck with the appt for your DS. I hope all goes well and you get the answers that you long for. Are you taking the kiddies to the Christmas pageant in the city this year? It's during the morning now instead of night time. Must admit I've never been so wouldn't know if it would be better if during the day or not. We had planned to take Caden but DH is off to Adelaide this Sunday so we won't be going. Oh well, not to worry, there's always years to come.

OK, let me bank this sucker before it disappears! :D

Widget

04-12-2008, 15:32

New Av ^^^

It was taken on Sunday - our only family shot :eek:

Bec since we're only having a small family gathering, we're not doing anything like that for DD2's 1st birthday.

For DD1's 1st birthday we did lolly bags at her party...

Brodie ouch on the slapping... DD1 used to slap me when she was getting overtired. So cool that Layla likes popcorn! We're not up to that stage with solids yet, I think Becca is doing well considering that at almost 10 months she still wasn't wanting any solids, she can rip pizza and LOVES it, she had some tiny pasta shells the other night and mince... She's coming along and I don't think it will be too long before she's eating everything Annabelle is...
Hope the :barf: settles down for you!

Well, DF officially started a new job today, I'm chucking a hissy fit as I would liked a day or so notice that I'd have the girls on my own, I'm not used to it anymore and Annabelle seems to be either in or coming into the terrible 2's and they are just both frustrating me so much! If it's not Becca whinging coz I don't have her in my arms (stupid pre-school babying her!) or because Annabelle's pushed her over, it's Annabelle whinging coz she wants something but doesn't know how to tell me or she's chucking a tanty and pulling the house apart... I try not to lose my temper at her/them but sometimes it's hard, but I have to keep trying, who knows, this acting out could well be from the speech delay, but it could also be something in her head - I'm really hoping that the brain scan comes back normal but I'm rather upset at the possibilty that it wont, what else can go wrong for her??? :crying:

Anyway, now that I've made myself cry again, I'll just say what I wanted to say about DF's new job and go so I can calm down before the girls want me again...

So, he took this job without knowing the pay or hours or anything - it's good he now has a job, don't get me wrong - which was just stupid, he didn't go to any other interviews or arrange any others... So he discusses pay this morning and we can either get $14 something an hour or we can get an ABN, be a sole trader and get $40 per individual job (it's a car washing job), which means we have to pay our own tax etc which I don't understand enough and I'm not with it enough in the head to try and work it out, that and BAS statements and all the likes...

I need my head back, but it may not come back... I think my future will be told after the head scan for DD1 in Jan...

I have to go, the 2yr old terror is destroying DF's xbox area... :eek:

Sammilee

04-12-2008, 15:38

A quick update from me. Nothing much to tell really. Did a bit more Christmas shopping so well on track to having it finished in time for the big day. Have started to buy some some food and drink for Caden's birthday party as it's on special at Coles. And that's about it.

DH is off to Adelaide on Sunday and not back til the following Saturday, but it's his last trip for the year and usually doesn't go anywhere in Jan so I shouldn't complain too much. Just means that I have to ensure everything is organised for Caden's party as DH doesn't get home until the day before. Not that it really makes much difference 'coz if he was home I'd still be doing most (if not all) of the organising LOL! :D :laughing:

Oh, I went and priced some cupcakes for Caden's party, and nearly died at the price. The cheapest I could find was $82 for 30 cupcakes. OK, everyone pick yourselves off the floor LOL! So as you can guess I'll be making them. I plan to give a trial run this weekend. Baking the cakes is OK, it's the d@mn icing!!! My mum did promise to help so I'll definitely take her up on the offer :D

OK, that's it for me. It's Thursday and I usually head over to my Mum's on Thursday arvos. Just waiting for Caden to wake from his arvo nap. I bought a turkey this morning so good timing to take it over to my mum's and put it in her freezer. I could never in a million years get a turkey in my tiny freezer LOL! The turkey is my contribution to Christmas Day dinner. I'm not much of a cook but somehow I can cook a mean turkey. Mum usually stores it in the freezer for me and then a couple of days before Christmas Day I take it home so it can defrost in my fridge ready for cooking on the big day.

I hope everyone has a great Thursday arvo. Until later :wave:

Sam...

brodiebunch

04-12-2008, 16:40

still sick so just post on the b'day planning chat.I still hadn't done my invites yesterday so decided to just ring everyone,was so much easier and I know everyone is coming now.Bec-Lolly bags,you are organised aren't you!I hadn't thought about it so will just probably make some playdough and buy some cutters,throw in a party blower and a milkyway.That should do it.

Still stuck on the cake thing,want to do a dolly varden but as it is a joint b'day for oli and Lay kind of need a unisex cake or have to make 2.We are doing breaky.8am snags,bakedbeans hash browns etc.That is the best time for all the kidlets I know.

Widget-Layla goes back and forward from eating what we do to purees.She has only just started eating decent amounts.She has the celulite to prove it.Question.........when does cellulite stop being cute?

anyway must go to bed as I am really washed out and the kids are down.Goodnight

Ys_Woman

04-12-2008, 23:08

Sorry lovelies..no real personals as I want my bed:sleeping:.
I read through the back posts and glad to hear everyone is doing well..except for the few spewies that is *get well soon*.
That is cr4p news about the delay in the boost payment. I had already booked the Ford in for a big big $$$ service next week thinking payment was going to be the 8th..*dang*.
Had Patrick over yesterday (Peta's son). Man he is a dynamo..into everything, chasing the cat etc. while Dane can merely sit on the floor and watch. My poor little backwards bub..lol. (Brodie:getting you on the very verbal Layla:yelclap:. Girls are much more advanced in language than boys generally. Selia had over 80 words and 20 phrases by a year and yet Dane has a repertoir of about 5 piddly words:eek:..'mum' being the most important of course..hehehe).
I am seriously considering having Dane checked for developmental delays if things don't improve by the new year. Mentally I think he's sharp as a tack but physically *yoiks*.

Off to the birthing centre xmas bash tomorrow..so keen to see my midwife and to have her see how Dane has grown.

LookalikeinMelb: Welcome Jessica. I'm Amy..45..four kids: dd 21, ds 8 , dd 7, ds turning 1 on the 18th:hissy:. My middle ones are 14mths apart and it almost killed me for the first nine months..:yes: ..just hard juggling a very active toddler and a newborn but somehow I survived, they survived, and I just love their closeness now.
Have you got family close by to give you a break so you can rest in this trimester? Look forward to chatting with you as time goes on.

OK..off to bed.
Hugs to everyone,
Amy:)

DJWebb

05-12-2008, 01:07

lookalike- hi :wave: welcome to bubhub.I am DJ 27. DH is Clint 34..we have 5 wonderful kids charlie is 10,Alyssa is 9, Samantha is 6, Aidan is 2 and Madison is nearly 1.

pixie- wow hope Max and Isabelle feel better soon! As far as party bags go,we arent having a party..just going to have a little small celebration at home on her birthday and then open presents from other family members on christmas day..I really just couldnt get organized in time to plan a big party this year.

Sammi - :wave: things are going good here..very busy...Madison is getting more teeth she looks so cute..and she has had a growth spurt..she is so big!! Im not sure we will make it to the christmas thing in the city this year...what day is it? we have never been before.

WOW $80 for cupcakes!!! Thats cazy. making your own would surely be the more sane choice!

sounds like you are very prepared for christmas!

yswoman- I wasnt aware of a delay in th boost payment...from the begining they have said the payments would be in from 8th-19th. thats what I was told and also what was on there site. my next ftb comes in on the 15th so I still have another week and a half to wait. not that I am complaining.

Have a nice time at the christmas bash tomorrow!!

quick hello to jackie, Brodie, Kate, Sai, Alphafemale, an to everyone else...hope you have a great weekend.

so not much new going on here...things are busy as always..my dd 9 had to stop gymnastics and sport for the rest of the term (she pulled a muscle in her neck) and she isnt to happy about that.

Madison is cute as ever :flowerz: she is always soo happy and smiling and she is so squishy and round I just love her big chubby face!! And her big cheeky smiles...oh I cant believe my sweet little baby is growing up..in a couple weeks, when people ask how old is she, I will say 1 year..not in months...A YEAR..sorry, its just hard to accept it...

She is so funny, she climbs in the back of Aidans little bike (it has a trailer on it, she climbs into the trailer) so that he will ride her around the house!! Its sooo cute..but today he was sitting on his bike,he had carefully put all his lttle hotwheelz cars in his trailor, he was all set to take them for a ride, when Mady quietly crawls up to the bike, and as fast as she can, starts attacking his cars pulling them out of the trailer and throwing them on the floor, she then climbs in and just sits there so nicely..all the while aidan is throwing a fit yelling at her! she looked so innoncent..like she had no idea why he was mad:rolleyes:

ok girls, Im off to bed, have a nice weekend.

Widget

05-12-2008, 05:44

Hey DJ - regarding the delay in payments...

Hey ladies...

Just got off the phone with Centrelink and thought I'd share what I found out about the boost payment...

If your normal payday is this coming Monday - the 8th - you won't get your boost payment until at least the 22nd... They said it wrong... They said it will be paid in the fortnight and on your normal payment date, but they meant it will be processed to be paid on your normal pay day during the fortnight, so basically, because they don't start processing them until Monday and they estimate it to take 2 working days to clear, the people that receive their payments on the 8th have to wait another fortnight, they'll be processed on the 19th, so it might not even go through by xmas...

alphafemale2901

05-12-2008, 05:51

Just a quickie here this morning.

I have to be a bit more organised on Fridays as Koby does swimming lessons this day now, not that there is much left of the term, but I thought I'd get him in anyway.

Widget - Keep your chin up hun. I know you have so much going on right now. All I can offer from here are :hugs: & +++++ :goodvibes:

Amy - I hope you have a ripper time at the Chrissy bash tooday. I have my mother's group hrissy bash coming up on the 16th and I can't wait. I haven't caught up with those chickies and bubs for quite a while and I'm really missing them. Re developmental issues, stop that talk girlfriend. Dane is just fine. He's doing his thing at his own pace. All of a sudden he'll come along leaps and bounds in the space of a week or so I reckon. Hey he's saying mum now. Koby only hints at that word when he's upset. We went out yesterday and he spent about 3 hours saying dadda flat out. Some lady said to DH, 'well you won't go getting lost now will you'. Dane is just fine hun. :yes:

Sam - Cupcakes - $84 for 30 - WTF. I better brush up on my baking skills. You know the skills I never had to begin with. Oh god someone send me a good recipe for cupcakes so that I can force DH to make some.

Good morning Sniper, Sai, Pixie, DJ, Lookalike, Lou, Katesmate, Brodie and everyone.

TGI Friday :smiliedance:

Psssst - Faeml check out the birthday thread.

sniper wolf

05-12-2008, 08:19

Sammilee

05-12-2008, 08:57

Sam - Cupcakes - $84 for 30 - WTF. I better brush up on my baking skills. You know the skills I never had to begin with. Oh god someone send me a good recipe for cupcakes so that I can force DH to make some.

Check this thread out Sarah >>> http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=222380

I haven't tried them out yet but plan to on the weekend. Sounds very easy and the gal that posted the recipe swears that they always turn out great. Here's hoping! Maybe get DH to give them a whirl at your end too.

And I know, $80 odd dollars for flippin' cupcakes!!! I was dumbfounded too, and that was the cheapest place I called (the several places ranged from the $82 thru to $91). Mmm... anyone who knows how to cook and can do a half decent job, maybe a cupcake business is the way to go? You would sure make a bit of money with the prices these places are charging LOL! :laughing: :D

Sammilee

05-12-2008, 09:23

when do you find out about uni course?

Don't find out until beginning of next year. If I get thru to the next round I'll get an interview, and then if I'm successful in the interview I'll get a place. So it's a long drawn out process. Some days I think I have a good chance, and then other days I think I don't have any hope :o. So who knows...

One thing I think I know for sure is if I don't get into uni this time round I'll definitely be pursuing it for the following year. I really want a change of direction and think uni is the way to go. The thought of going back to my old job freaks me out a bit, so so over it (gah, the thought of writing all those reports and staring at spreadsheets gazillion pages long full of figures and macros - which never work when you want them so you spend hours trying to fix formulas which always does my head in - yeah, can't half tell I'm over my old job, huh? LOL!!! :laughing: :D).

sniper wolf

05-12-2008, 10:00

Best of luck with those results Sniper. My own testing yesterday was not so great. I have to have surgery now, but I'm on a public waiting list, so lets hope I don't drop dead while I'm waiting.

damn. oh well, it will be good to get it over with. Hope they sort you out soon so it can be a distant memory.

sniper wolf

05-12-2008, 10:07

while Dane can merely sit on the floor and watch. My poor little backwards bub..lol. (Brodie:getting you on the very verbal Layla:yelclap:. Girls are much more advanced in language than boys generally. Selia had over 80 words and 20 phrases by a year and yet Dane has a repertoir of about 5 piddly words:eek:..'mum' being the most important of course..hehehe).

maybe but odette stil doesnt say ANY words and she is older than Dane and a female. she babbles a lot though. Praps Selia (bless her missing 2 teeth) isn't the best yardstick here.:laughing:

sniper wolf

05-12-2008, 10:11

Don't find out until beginning of next year. If I get thru to the next round I'll get an interview, and then if I'm successful in the interview I'll get a place. So it's a long drawn out process. Some days I think I have a good chance, and then other days I think I don't have any hope :o. So who knows...

I know that one. does your head in.

One thing I think I know for sure is if I don't get into uni this time round I'll definitely be pursuing it for the following year. I really want a change of direction and think uni is the way to go. The thought of going back to my old job freaks me out a bit, so so over it (gah, the thought of writing all those reports and staring at spreadsheets gazillion pages long full of figures and macros - which never work when you want them so you spend hours trying to fix formulas which always does my head in - yeah, can't half tell I'm over my old job, huh? LOL!!! :laughing: :D).

I wonder if they will get you to write the job ad for whoever is the poor sucker that gets that job. although that sort of work can suit some people (and can be satisfactorily renumerated), i have been known to cry over figures and numbers. they just never add up. i have no idea why i am in charge of the bills and stuff at home either. I hate all of it.

Widget

05-12-2008, 10:12

The photographer and ceremony location are available for our wedding!!!

WooHoo!!! Just waiting to hear back from reception venue!!

sniper wolf

05-12-2008, 19:06

good one widget- that's another couple of things crossed off your list I am sure.

God I love my baby. I just went in her room, she had been asleep for a couple of hours but I like to check on her, especially after the exorcist incident the other night. the noise of the door must of woke her up and she was a bit shocked and disoriented. anyway i went over and adjusted the bedclothes on her. she is just so beautiful.:yes:

alphafemale2901

05-12-2008, 19:17

Just dropping in to whinge about having to have two wisdom teeth out tomorrow.

The dentist is like my favourite thing (not).

I bet I cry.

Also want to vent about Kenya's bio-father, whom she has never met. Recently she expressed a strong interest in wanting to meet him. DH contacted him today and he says he'll think about it. Its a real kick in the guts for her potentially (I haven't told her yet). DH is giving him a couple of days to think about it and make a decision. I just want to protect my little girl's heart.

Hey hey, theres another special December 07 bub turning 1 tomorrow. Hip-hip-hooray. Check the thread tomorrow chickies.

I hope you're all having a great Friday night.

S. ♥

pixiemum2

05-12-2008, 19:51

maybe but odette stil doesnt say ANY words and she is older than Dane and a female. she babbles a lot though. Praps Selia (bless her missing 2 teeth) isn't the best yardstick here.Isabelle still hasn't said any words yet either.....although.....today she was clawing at my jeans for me to pick her up and she said mumma :smiliedance:. Then I picked her up and went to change her nappy and she kept saying it. Hope she keeps it up.

The photographer and ceremony location are available for our wedding!!!

WooHoo!!! Just waiting to hear back from reception venue!!
Woo Hoo, well done and good luck. Hope they get back to you soon, the waiting must be really annoying.

God I love my baby. I just went in her room, she had been asleep for a couple of hours but I like to check on her, especially after the exorcist incident the other night. the noise of the door must of woke her up and she was a bit shocked and disoriented. anyway i went over and adjusted the bedclothes on her. she is just so beautiful. Oh I'm the same. I sometimes check on my kids before I go to bed (especially if they have colds) and Boo just looks so angelic. Its so hard not to pick her up and give her a squeeze :D.

Just dropping in to whinge about having to have two wisdom teeth out tomorrow.

The dentist is like my favourite thing (not).

I bet I cry.

Also want to vent about Kenya's bio-father, whom she has never met. Recently she expressed a strong interest in wanting to meet him. DH contacted him today and he says he'll think about it. Its a real kick in the guts for her potentially (I haven't told her yet). DH is giving him a couple of days to think about it and make a decision. I just want to protect my little girl's heart.

Hey hey, theres another special December 07 bub turning 1 tomorrow. Hip-hip-hooray. Check the thread tomorrow chickies.

I hope you're all having a great Friday night.

S. ♥Bad luck about the wisdome teeth. Not something I ever want to go through again. I know I will though as I only had two out last time and the other one that is through is starting to get decay on it. I'm avoiding the dentist like the plague at the moment. Sorry about Kenya's bio father. I hope he comes to his senses and wants to meet her but then again it might just be easier if he says no IYKWIM?
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Took the kids to a play cafe to meet some mums from my mums group. Max was AWFUL there. He was sooky, kept asking for juice and biscuits (which he is rarely allowed to have), wouldn't play and kept asking to go home :hair:. I quietly kept telling him off under my breath but gave up and came home.

In the avo I went and got my layby off that has the last of my presents in it. Thats it, no more shopping, we are broke!

Sammilee

05-12-2008, 22:27

I wonder if they will get you to write the job ad for whoever is the poor sucker that gets that job. although that sort of work can suit some people (and can be satisfactorily renumerated), i have been known to cry over figures and numbers. they just never add up. i have no idea why i am in charge of the bills and stuff at home either. I hate all of it.

Oh yeah, I'd write up the JDF and advert for my job real good, huh? NOT!!! :laughing: I'm usually a numbers person, I like things in order and for some reason I get a sense of accomplishment when analysing facts and figures and making sense out of it all IYKWIM. Tho' I think 11 years of that kinda stuff is more than enough for me. Now I want to do something that is more rewarding on a personal level.

God I love my baby. I just went in her room, she had been asleep for a couple of hours but I like to check on her, especially after the exorcist incident the other night. the noise of the door must of woke her up and she was a bit shocked and disoriented. anyway i went over and adjusted the bedclothes on her. she is just so beautiful.

I know exactly what you mean!!! I always check on Caden before I head off to bed, and to see him sleeping in his cot just makes my heart skip a beat. Like Bec said, sometimes I have to control myself from picking him up and giving him a big ol' squeezey squeeze :D

The photographer and ceremony location are available for our wedding!!!

WooHoo!!! Just waiting to hear back from reception venue!!

Yay Widget, that's great news! I hope the revenue comes thru for you too.

Just dropping in to whinge about having to have two wisdom teeth out tomorrow.

The dentist is like my favourite thing (not).

I bet I cry.

Also want to vent about Kenya's bio-father, whom she has never met. Recently she expressed a strong interest in wanting to meet him. DH contacted him today and he says he'll think about it. Its a real kick in the guts for her potentially (I haven't told her yet). DH is giving him a couple of days to think about it and make a decision. I just want to protect my little girl's heart.

Hey hey, theres another special December 07 bub turning 1 tomorrow. Hip-hip-hooray. Check the thread tomorrow chickies.

I hope you're all having a great Friday night.

S. ♥

My goodness Sarah, you're not having a good run atm, huh? Wisdom teeth? Yeeks! I do NOT envy you one lil' bit!!! I absolutely freak out at the dentist. I'd rather go and have a dozen girly appts like Jackie just had over 1 dentist visit. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. And how cruel, to have to go on a weekend as well, that's gotta suck big time!

I hope things get sorted for Kenya and her bio dad. My niece (DH's sister's DD) went thru a very similar thing recently. She's now 16 y.o. and wanted to meet her bio dad but at first he was not interested at all. Apparently he was married and had a family of his own and didn't want to become involved with my niece. Then all of a sudden he changed his tune and agreed to meet her. They met and have since kept in contact by email. I'm not too sure how things are now but my niece seems happier about it all, so that must be a good sign. Hopefully good things come Kenya's way regarding her dad too.

Isabelle still hasn't said any words yet either.....although.....today she was clawing at my jeans for me to pick her up and she said mumma :smiliedance:. Then I picked her up and went to change her nappy and she kept saying it. Hope she keeps it up.

Yay for Isabelle saying mumma!!! It's a great feeling to hear them say it, huh? Caden goes thru stages where he'll just say mum-mum or dad-dad for the whole day. Like today, we went shopping and as I pushed him around in the trolley he just kept saying dad-dad, dad-dad :rolleyes:

Took the kids to a play cafe to meet some mums from my mums group. Max was AWFUL there. He was sooky, kept asking for juice and biscuits (which he is rarely allowed to have), wouldn't play and kept asking to go home :hair:. I quietly kept telling him off under my breath but gave up and came home.

In the avo I went and got my layby off that has the last of my presents in it. Thats it, no more shopping, we are broke!

Sorry to hear that Max wasn't on his best behaviour when you went out today. I'd imagine he's probably still not 100% after his spew fest the other day, but still, doesn't help things when you just wanna get out of the house for a bit, huh?

And yay for you finishing your shopping!!! I still have a few things to get but not a lot, hope to get it all sorted next week when DH is away (over at your neck of the woods nonetheless!). I have the car to myself for the whole week so I have lots planned.

Well, quick update here. Today was officially the first day of no bottles whatsoever, and so far so good. I was a lil' worried that Caden would have a bit of a hissy fit at breaky 'coz he usually eats his weetbix and then likes to have a bottle afterwards. Instead I filled him up on his weetbix as well as half a banana and gave him a small drink of cow's milk in his straw cup (50/50 with water). Anyone know how long you should water down cow's milk? He seemed to love the milk so hopefully that's a good sign. I had planned to wean him off his bottles after his 1st b'day but as the tin of formula ran out yesterday I thought what the heck, won't buy another and see how we go with the cow's milk. Here's hoping I don't have to wash any more bottles!!!

Well, the weekend is upon us... hip hip hooray! Tho' DH is off on Sunday... boo hoo! But I have a lot to do next week so I reckon the week will zoom by and he'll be back home before I know it. Oh, another Dec 2007 birthday happening tomorrow, how exciting! Can't wait to hear all about the big event.

OK, on that note I'm off. I hope everyone has a grand weekend.

Sam... :flowerz:

Widget

05-12-2008, 22:42

Woo Hoo, well done and good luck. Hope they get back to you soon, the waiting must be really annoying.
I got the updated price list off her and it's a good $20pp more expensive and way out of the budget, so I'm madly looking for another venue at a better price that isn't TOO far from the ceremony!!

Anyone know how long you should water down cow's milk? He seemed to love the milk so hopefully that's a good sign. I had planned to wean him off his bottles after his 1st b'day but as the tin of formula ran out yesterday I thought what the heck, won't buy another and see how we go with the cow's milk. Here's hoping I don't have to wash any more bottles!!!
Becca's been off formula for a couple of days now, she's nearly 1 so meh... I actually didn't water her milk down at all... She'd had her first "drink" of cows milk at preschool and they didn't water it down or warm it or anything and she loved it (it's what happens when no-one watches the 20yr old with new experiences, this is the same carer who allowed Annabelle's medicine to be taken by another child!). She doesn't seem effected by it at all, not constipated or anything *touch wood, I don't want MORE constipation*. She went onto straight cows milk!! with 50/50 I think you should be gradually weaning him to full strength, so, give him a couple of days then do 75/25 then another few days and see how he goes on full strength... If he does start to get a bit hard or not pooing as often, a little more water for another day or so - as opposed to using chemicals like coloxyl etc...

Sammilee

05-12-2008, 23:13

Becca's been off formula for a couple of days now, she's nearly 1 so meh... I actually didn't water her milk down at all... She'd had her first "drink" of cows milk at preschool and they didn't water it down or warm it or anything and she loved it (it's what happens when no-one watches the 20yr old with new experiences, this is the same carer who allowed Annabelle's medicine to be taken by another child!). She doesn't seem effected by it at all, not constipated or anything *touch wood, I don't want MORE constipation*. She went onto straight cows milk!! with 50/50 I think you should be gradually weaning him to full strength, so, give him a couple of days then do 75/25 then another few days and see how he goes on full strength... If he does start to get a bit hard or not pooing as often, a little more water for another day or so - as opposed to using chemicals like coloxyl etc...

So you reckon just a coupla days then Widget before going onto 75/25? I was thinking maybe a week of 50/50 then maybe another week of 75/25. I suppose I should just go with the flow and see how Caden goes. Thankfully we've never had any issues with hard poops so have never had to buy/ use coloxyl or the likes, and :fingerscrossed: it stays that way. I was a lil' worried that Caden would be upset without his breaky bottle, the others not so much 'coz in the past I have missed giving them to him and he wasn't fazed, but he loves his breaky one. Here's hoping tomorrow morning is much the same :yes:

And I have to say yeeks :eek: to the childcare worker giving Annabelle's medicine to another child!!! Did the parents of the other child find out? I would have flipped if I was them! It's one thing for your DD to miss out on her much needed meds, but to have another child be given meds that aren't theirs, isn't that terribly dangerous? And how'd it happen? I'd be asking lots of questions!

Widget

06-12-2008, 07:18

I was a lil' worried that Caden would be upset without his breaky bottle, the others not so much 'coz in the past I have missed giving them to him and he wasn't fazed, but he loves his breaky one. Here's hoping tomorrow morning is much the same :yes:

And I have to say yeeks :eek: to the childcare worker giving Annabelle's medicine to another child!!! Did the parents of the other child find out? I would have flipped if I was them! It's one thing for your DD to miss out on her much needed meds, but to have another child be given meds that aren't theirs, isn't that terribly dangerous? And how'd it happen? I'd be asking lots of questions!
yeah, I'd say a coupla days, you only water it down to get their digestive systems used to whats in it, thats why it can cause constipation, coz they're not used to everything thats in it... I was thinking the same thing about the morning bottle and simply CBF washing the bottles last night so made an exec decision that we'd see how she went in the cup... She LOVES her cup!! I guess it's because she just wants to be a big girl like Annabelle, she refuses the bottle at pre-school and it didn't matter how many different ways I tried to give it at home, she guzzled it, so I can only narrow it down to she doesn't want to be the "baby" just wants to be a big kid like the others... So, I think she's weaned now :eek: have only had the cups for 3 days - today being the 3rd day... This has actually stunned me as Annabelle self weaned at 2 from the bottle, she was the one who said - nope, don't need that anymore!

I guess thats where having an older sibling can play in your favour... It can also scare the beejeezus out of you too!! Becca wants to do everythign that Annabelle can so badly that she just has no fear - doesn't stop to investigate anything, not even the stairs!! I've learnt to move pretty darn quickly now! She's only gone off once and thankfully ended up on the grass, not the concrete!! It was still a 5 step drop to flat on her back though!! Annabelle was of course 1/2 way down them, so she was simply following...

I thought I'd whinged about the pre-school stuff... Had to go through a HEAP of drama for them to just administer her meds after the incident... Because she's on the adult strength laxatives, they are quite horrid, so it goes to school in a drink bottle with either juice or cordial or she wont drink it... What happened was when the carer had gotten it out for Annabelle to have a drink, she turned her back, Annabelle finished her mouthful, put the bottle down and another kid thought a drink would be swell, so took some... NO, the other parents WERE NOT INFORMED!! Supposedly it happened in the morning and they monitored him and he seemed to not be effected by it, so they let it go... The Director was told 2 days later by a work experience carer... They didn't write it up or anything!! How poor is their form?? If it wasn't the ONLY one in the area that takes under 2yr olds I'd be moving them!! If it was my child that had MEDICINE that didn't belong to them, I'd want to freaking know!! I don't know which child though to let the parents know, otherwise I would... She got Hand, Foot and Mouth a couple of days later... So, for all we know, this other kid gave it to her by drinking from her bottle...

I must away and get these girls ready to head to the shops, gonna be a scorcher today, gotta get down there before it's too hot for them...

xlouxloux

06-12-2008, 09:20

alphafemale2901

06-12-2008, 11:53

:crying: OUWWWWWCH :crying:

:eek: 6 needles :eek:

:thumbsup: two less teeth to brush :thumbsup:

Will spend the rest of the day wasted on pain-killers and probly sooking a bit.

Have a great day for me will yuz.

♥

Sammilee

06-12-2008, 14:16

:crying: OUWWWWWCH :crying:

6 needles

two less teeth to brush

Will spend the rest of the day wasted on pain-killers and probly sooking a bit.

Have a great day for me will yuz.

♥

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: Lots of these for you Sarah. I hope you're back to your ol' chirper self real soon.

Sammilee

06-12-2008, 14:17

:babydust2:HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY LITTLE MUFFIN!!! :babydust2:

hehe sorry i couldnt resist! shes just napping at the mo so im doing a quick post (as i didnt manage to get on yesterday) to say a big hello to everyone! hehe. I have so much to organise still, mum is just hosing down the outdoor setting (bless her!) and im about to start cooking apple muffins wooot
we havent opened presents yet, will be doing that when she wakes and Stevens parents are here :)

Hope everyone has a great day!

Don't forget to check the other birthday thread, lots of birthday luvin' there for you and Alyssa ;)

(And don't forget to post pics and also let us know what Alyssa got for her secret birthday pressy swap :)).

brodiebunch

06-12-2008, 17:40

Sarah-:hugs:I was to much of a wuss to have my wisdom teeth out.Thankfully they came through fine.If I had had them taken out would never have got with DH.I hope you feel better really soon:hugs:

Sammi-I never watered down Oli's cows milk and he went on it at 9mths(monitored) with pentavite cause he self weaned and would not have formula.Didn't even consider watering it down but maybe should have:confused:.Layla is going on to soy/rice milk.Thankfully she loves other great sources of calcium esp. seaweed.Her new thing is eating sushi.

Widget-Sounds like the wedding plans are going full steam ahead.I dont know how you have the time with 2 littles.I struggled to organise mine with 1.

Louise-Enjoy your day.Cant wait to see the pictures of Alyssa's party.

BIG NEWS

Layla took 4 steps unaided today:yelclap:.She also walked for ages just holding onto one of my hands.She also pulled all the decorations at baby height off my sisters tree:laughing:and painted my floor with her dinner throwing(think pro-hart).

We had santa pics yesterday,she screamed so much that I had to stand there and pull faces,so she has a real scowl on her face while Oli smiled niceley and asked for a buzz lightyear.Thankfully there is one hidden in my cupboard.Will scan that in at some stage so that I can post it.
must clean up my house,it is covered in glitter etc as we just put the tree up.

brodiebunch

06-12-2008, 17:57

Forgot to comment on the walking into rooms and the love thing.With Oli I still get teary everynight when I walk in and give him a kiss while he sleeps.I Love him and nothing is nicer after a bad day than to walk into his room and see how angelic he is.Layla its not so strong as I feel like that all day,I had bonding issues with Oli but with Layla I just Love her more than I can express.I have to pick her up all the time just to squeeze her she is so cute and funny.They are both my whole world.

alphafemale2901

07-12-2008, 04:14

Morning everyone

I'm up way too early. Have been tossing and turning since about 1am. The pain-killers aren't working anymore. :thumbsdown:

BIG NEWS

Layla took 4 steps unaided today:yelclap:.She also walked for ages just holding onto one of my hands.She also pulled all the decorations at baby height off my sisters tree:laughing:and painted my floor with her dinner throwing(think pro-hart).

Wow that is huge news. Well done Layla, clever girl.

Koby took two steps towards me the other day, but he was leaning too far forward and would have fallen if I wasn't there. Its an exciting time.

We had santa pics yesterday,she screamed so much that I had to stand there and pull faces,so she has a real scowl on her face while Oli smiled niceley and asked for a buzz lightyear.Thankfully there is one hidden in my cupboard.Will scan that in at some stage so that I can post it.

Thats a shame about the screaming with Santa, but it is a pretty common thing. Koby did ok the other day with his Santa pic, but his face is Mr. Serious. I will scan mine later and post it too.

Thanks for the :hugs: chickies. I'm needing them even more this morning.

Regarding seeing our babies sleeping at night. I go into Koby's room every night to re-cover him up and often put him in a more comfy position. Its like he has a cage fight in his cot every night with his toys. I love to hear him breat and smell his scent. I want to pick him up and squeeze him too. I still sometimes do the same thing to Kenya, say if shes had a really big few days and severely tired, or if she's not feeling well. I love to hear them breath when they sleep. I don't think they ever stop being our babies no matter how big (and frequently obnoxious) they get.

What is even more pleasant news on the wisdom teeth front is that I have to have to other two out as well, but under a general anaesthetic coz they're impacted. I'm so rapt about that. I have to go on a public waiting list coz we can't afford it.

Anyway I'm planning to be a lazy self-sorry hermit today. I might catch up on a bit of brain candy reading. I never the get the chance to read these days.

Have a ripper day everyone. I hope the sun is shining in your neck of the woods.

18 sleeps til :noel:

S. ♥

Ys_Woman

07-12-2008, 08:04

Widget: Adult strength laxatives? Yikes! Poor bub..hope her body works it out soon.
Can barely see your avatar but it must feel great to have a family shot. Like you we have tons of pics of the kids but not many of the family.
Congrats on your DF's new job. Hope it pans out for him and the girls are relatively low maintenance for you. It must be hard when you have been used to having the extra pair of hands and eyes.

Sniper wolf: Aww hon..so lovely hearing you talk about your love for Odette that way. Looking down on a sleeping bub evokes so many feelings..overwhelming love, adoration, and even sheer and utter relief..lol. *hugs to Odette*.
Congratulations..you have now joined the ranks of 'neurotic mother' in the eyes of the medical establishment (I apparently was in that fraternity many years ago)..a true honour:hair:. When your intuition tells you differently though don't hesitate to speak up..very loudly at that..lol. Doctors don't know everything and they don't know your child like you do. Hope Odette is feeling much improved by now.
I know Selia is a freak of nature (lol) and I shouldn't use her as a yard stick..but one would think it was genetic in some ways and Dane is just so slow by comparison. Mind you..he is also the quietest, gentlest and sweetest bub of them all so maybe he just doesn't have enough feist in him..lol. I know he will get there but it is really frustrating.
So whatever happened to the 'mum' that Odette was saying months ago?

Alphafemale: :hugs: hon. Awful thing getting wisdoms out. I had an intern at the Melb Dental Hospital with his knee on my chest getting all four of them out when I was 24. Took eight needles and a whole heap of pulling. Rest, and painkillers is about it..along with swishing warm salty water gently in your mouth. Hope today sees it settling down so the pain killers have a chance to kick in.
As to Kenya's dad.. shooting would be far too good for him! I loathe and detest men who make children and then ignore them..there is no excuse in the world to abandon a child. I know what you are up against as Brittany's dad is much the same. It's really a hard thing for a girl to go through as dad's are very important to self esteem..but all you can do is be there to pick up the pieces. She is so very lucky to have such a supportive mum and stepfather. Hugs to Kenya.

Sammilee: I hope you get into the study you have your heart set on. Nothing worse than being stuck in a job you have tired of.
Regarding cows milk..I started giving boybee milk bottles a week or so ago in the leadup to his first bday. I haven't bothered watering it down though as he always had it on his cereal and coped just fine. I will be giving him Pentavite or Incremin Syrup though just to be sure he is getting enough vitamins.
Big WOW at the cupcake prices. They must have had gold leaf on top huh?

Brodiebunch: :smiliedance:go Layla on her first steps.
It also sounds like things are moving forward nicely with your dh moving back in. How are you feeling about it all?
Lol@when does cellulite stop being cute. Can't answer that one..but on bubs it really is cute.

Pixiemum2: How are the kids? On the mend? Sounds like you've really been earning your mummy points lately. Yay for Isabelle saying 'mumma'. Doesn't it just melt your heart? Dane began a few weeks ago too and I don't know about you but I got teary when he finally said it. Now he won't stop..particularly when he is feeling whingy..lololol.
Sorry but I had to laugh about Max 'trying it on' at playgroup. Kids learn manipulation so young and can bring you undone in company. Mine have all done it. I have 'the look'.. they know to back off when they see it....my mum was a legend at 'the look'..could melt plastic and wilt flowers from a distance :)

xlouxloux: Hey gorgeous..HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALYSSA for yesterday..sorry I didn't get online.
How did it go?
How's the netball going too? Does it play all year round or do you have seasons?

Hugs to anyone I have inadvertantly missed.

Off to Peta's chocolate party this arvo ..beats the heck out of Tupperware that's for sure..lol.
Put the deco's up yesterday while playing carols..really starting to feel like Christmas now.

Dane is asleep. He is so cool. Wakes at 6:15am (coinciding with the alarm going off), has a bottle in his cot while I make cuppas; then out onto the bed for half an hour's play;nappy change; yawns; then back to sleep til it is time for the kids to go to school. Gives me plenty of time to get them ready without interruption and is great on weekends as we can grab another few hours sleep. Gotta love that baby!

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend.

Amy:)

sniper wolf

07-12-2008, 08:30

Amy- oh she still says 'Mum mum mum' and a bit of 'da da dig digiity' but I can't count it until she says it on cue or in the right context. It just sounds like random babbling to me... god that leg on chest for the teeth things sounds incredible, must admit i gulped on my food and laughed. I've luckily never had wisdom teeth- must be telling me something! am thinking of ridding the morning bottle this week and starting the day with cereal. think I will wait until she has recovered from whatever it is thatshe has at the moment. she's still not well, poor little sick baby. Here's a picture of her yesterday morning sick on the couch:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigsickbaby6dec08.jpg
here's one a week or so ago when she wasn;t sick- includes bonus chickens:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/banana_in_the_clutch/?action=view&current=bigoutsidewithchicks25nov08.jpg

Yeah I did feel like the doctor thought I was being a bit over cautious but f&^k her I thought! Just get on with it and check the baby, I dont have time to sit around while you stare at me wondering why i have brought her in. I KNOW she is unwell and I also KNOW that there are certain viruses/symptoms and so on that need to be checked for. I refuse to be intimidated by doctors. ok I feel better now, on with sunday!

brodiebunch

07-12-2008, 08:31

Morning Amy-Room for me at the choc party??????:laughing:.My weakness at the moment is dairy milk choc and a Glass bottle of coke.Coke just tastes better in a glass bottle for some reason.

I am both aprehensive and excited about DH moving back in.Actually I dont think it will work but have to try.

Alpha-sending more:hugs::hugs:your way.Enjoy the rest and your book.

We are off to the local wetland centre today.My Dad is operations CEO(Bird nerd) and they are having a big xmas party,Poppa wants all the grandkids there.Thank god it is not a stinker today.A bit drizzly but that is fine.Poppa loves his job so much,he used to be the CEO of the Newcastle Knights NRL team and hated it.This job he can get the whole family involved in and it is much less stress.So we are more than happy to support him and get a little wet.Must go pack the bags etc.

sniper wolf

07-12-2008, 08:32

oh yeah- big :thumbsup: for clever Layla's achievements in walking and big :hugs: to poor ol alpha and her sore mouth. go sick on those painkillers and have a good day relaxing!;)

brodiebunch

07-12-2008, 08:39

Jackie-Sorry we posted at the same time.Odette does look sick in that photo.Drs are a pain.I once waited with Oli for 4 hours,he had gastro,if I left the drs to change his nappy I would be pushed back on the list.They yelled at me for changing him in the waiting room but provided no alternative when I asked.Hours latter when I saw the dr I got abused and reported to DOC's cause I was Neglecting him by not changing his nappy properley:banghead:.I was humiliated and distressed as you cant help nappy rash under those cercumstances.He didn't even help oli.Next day When my normal DR was open(not a medical centre) I went to her,poor bubba also had thrush,hence the nappy rash and it was actually severe tonsilitis.She rang a righted the wrongs and reported the dr from the medical centre and abused him right back:smiliedance::smiliedance:.Oli then procedded to hospy for the Day as he was getting dehydrated and needed a quick dose of antibiotics,all witch could have been avoided if the dr had done something the day before and acutally listened to me instead of telling me I was stupid and neglectful.........sorry.Now I wont let Drs walk all over me and I never go to medical centres

brodiebunch

07-12-2008, 17:17

:wave:Just had a lightening bolt moment regarding the kids b'day cake.A donut cake.All the kids love them and I can decorate it in any style so it can be unisex,best of all Layla can eat donuts.I am super busy so It is an easy option.Just have to decied if I want to get krispy Kreme's as DH gets them half price or donut king mini iced donuts.The mini ones would spread further and be good for all the 1 to 3 year olds.I think it will be lots of fun

alphafemale2901

07-12-2008, 18:20

Hi just a quickie to post a photo, but...

Thanks again chicks for the :hugs: and sympathy. I have rested heaps today.

Jackie - poor Princess O. feeling yucky. The chicken pic is cute though.

Amy - Mmmmm chockie party. I hope you got a good fix.

Brodie - A donut cake sounds great, and easy, which I like.

OK here is Koby's Santa photo. The look on his face is like, yeah yeah hurry up with the photo so I can go back to trying to take off Santa's beard.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/alphafemale2901/Kobys1stsantaexperience.jpg

pixiemum2

07-12-2008, 19:38

alpha thats a great photo :thumbsup:

mmmmm doughnut cake......

alphafemale2901

08-12-2008, 05:28

Good morning lovely mummies

I'm feeling a lot better today, and about time too - the house needs a good cleaning.

Just a quick Q, and this may have been addressed somewhere earlier in this thread. Has/is anyone putting their munchkin straight onto cow's milk (if they're not still BFing or even if they are) at 12 months? I read somewhere that Sam has cut out bottles in favour of drinks of cow's milk. Is that correct?

I did it with Kenya on the exact day she turned 1, I went from soy formula to cow's milk without gradually introducing it and thankfully it worked well.

I know Koby is ok with dairy because he eats cheese and icecream but I wondered whether I should introduce cow's mily one bottle per day until its all cows mile. He has 3 bottles a day and 60 mls of formula with his weetbix.

Maybe I'm just being ridiculous with all that. He certainly won't drink from a cup, he prefers to play with a cup. He's a bit lazy with that. I still even hold his bottles for him most of the time, unless he's feeling particularly independent.

Anyway, all your thoughts are welcome.

I hope everyone has a ripper day. I'm back to being busy busy busy, which oddly enough I kinda like.

:hugs: & :kiss: to you all and your bubbas.

I can't wait to see more Santa pics. :xmas:

brodiebunch

08-12-2008, 06:04

Alpha-glad you got some rest.I love the santa pic.Will get mine on after work.Start at 10 go to 7.30:eek:at a camp I have never been to before.

Cows milk with Oli,as soon as he had one bottle he would have nothing else so cant help to much I am sorry.He would only have a bottle but was happy to drink water from a cup.Just made sure he rinsed his mouth after a bottle.

Layla is feeding herself this morning,weetbix are everywhere.She also did something amazing 2 days in a row.Now this is only cause she is different from normal babies and we have had to teach her how to poo when she needs to.She has crwled in and sat next to the potty and done her poo.Recently she has just crawled to a corner(always the same one)to as Oli puts it "grunt one out":laughing:.Pead said we would be able to teach her to poo one the toilet ,but not wee just normal that way,and I thought he was nutty.Now I will definatley give it a go.

alphafemale2901

08-12-2008, 06:18

Brodie - thats awesome with Layla and the potty. You're half way there if she 'grunts one out' on the potty/toilet.

Re cow's milk - I think I'll probly just go straight into it like I did with Kenya.

Have a great day hun. :thumbsup:

Widget

08-12-2008, 07:43

Sarah, Becca went to straight
cows milk last week, she's 1 next Friday, no dramas with it as yet... :fingerscrossed:

Sammilee

08-12-2008, 09:01

Morning all :wave:

Just a quick one while Caden does 'bog' laps around the kitchen after breaky (it's like his weatbix has given him extra energy and he's crawling around and around :laughing:). We having swimming this morning, and then in the arvo we have orientation at the childcare centre. Caden starts his one day a week as of next Tuesday, my that has come around fast! :eek:

Brodie - Go Layla with the walking and pooping in a potty :yelclap:. Caden is standing on his own more and more. My Dad is adamant that he'll take a step before Xmas but I don't know. He doesn't even seem remotely interested in moving once he lets go of whatever he was holding onto. He's discovered that he loves pushing along his activity table and walking behind it! Never mind my poor wood floors underneath. Now I'm thinking that I should buy him one of those push-along toys. Might have to go check out Toys R Us or something and see if anything is on sale as I hadn't budgeted for that.

Sarah - Hey chicky, glad to hear you're feeling better today. Gotta love those painkillers! And to be talking about giving your house a real good clean you must be feeling better LOL! (Wanna come over to my place and do my housework too? Hehehe!). In regards to the milk, yep, I initially gave Caden 50/50 with milk and water, just followed what the CHN said ages ago. But yesterday I gave Caden straight cow's milk and he drank it fine, and :fingerscrossed: so far so good with his poops (same softy one was waiting for me this morning LOL!). Like Koby, Caden loves his cheese and yoghurt (and ice-cream cake LOL! My niece Sienna had an ice-cream cake for her b'day and I tried a little with Caden and he loved it!). So I suppose when I think about it I probably could have given 100% milk straight away considering he can handle all of the other milk products, but I just did what I was told to do (can't half tell I'm a first-timer LOL!). So Caden hasn't had any bottles since last week. Just his cups of milk with breaky, lunch and dinner (water inbetween). He was slowly loosing interest in his bottles anyway, except for his breaky one, and I seriously thought that I would have a battle on my hands with that, but so far so good!!!

Oh, and I nearly forgot to say after all my ramblings about milk, luuuuuuuuuurved the Santa pic. He looks like such a lil' boy, and I reckon it's a great shot 'coz he's looking straight at the camera (unlike the Santa!). We off on Thursday arvo with my Dad and my niece Sienna to go get a shot of the two of them with Santa. Then probably next week DH and I will take Caden to go get his own one done. I'll make sure I share here once we have them.

Jackie - Loved the pics of Odette, especially the one with the bonus chickens. She has definitely grown up, huh? And I agree, if you believe that a visit to the doctors is warranted then definitely go! You know your baby better than anyone. Can you find another GP to go to if you didn't like the approach of this one? Thankfully we have a great GP that we can go see. He even gave us his direct line (he's part of a group that has about a half dozen doctors) 'coz he often gets booked out but he always told us to call him if we can't get an appt as he'll squeeze us in. He's been my DH's doctor for ages and ages, so it's great we have that kinda thing to fall back on if needed (and thankfully so far not needed!!!).

Amy - How's it going? How are you feeling? Have you been back to the doc's for an official diagnosis? And hey, love that morning routine you have there with Dane. Sounds like he has fitted in really well with the morning happenings in your house.

Louise - Sounds like a great day was had by all! And I loved the pics! But I'll make sure I put my 'official' comments in the official birthday thread LOL!

OK, I better get going. Caden has discovered the Ikea catalogue and is proceeding to tear page by page outta it. I luuuuuuuuuurve my Ikea catalogue, like to look thru it every now and then (not that I buy a great deal from there but still like to look thru the catalogue in case there's something in there that I missed the other times I looked thru it LOL!).

Hi to the rest of the gang - Sai, Bec, Widget, DJ... I know I've probably forgotten someone but now I'm in a hurry as my catalogue is remarkably thinner than a few minutes before!!!

I hope everyone has a great Monday!

Sam... :flowerz:

Ys_Woman

08-12-2008, 15:25

Amy- oh she still says 'Mum mum mum' and a bit of 'da da dig digiity'
Can really tell you ppl like jazz..lol..what a hep chick she is:laughing:.
Loved the pics..wanted to give her a hug in the first one poor bub..and go the sticky uppy ponytail in the second one:thumbsup:
It took me a long time to learn that I am my children's best advocate. I will not allow a doctor to do to my kids what the specialist did to Lachlan last year. I will get loud next time. Good for you sticking to your guns.
Hugs,
Amy:)
P.S. Ages ago you asked about a voice on a movie of Dane clapping..indeed it was dh responding to Selia:yes:.

Ys_Woman

08-12-2008, 15:38

Morning Amy-Room for me at the choc party??????:laughing:
Oh you would have loved it. It is a Melbourne based company who take standard party lollies and covers them in chocolate..mmmmm. The Chikos covered in white chocolate were to die for!! I ordered $27 worth of product:eek: :including nougat, rum/raisin fudge, those Chikos, plus choc stones(look just like coloured fish tank pebbles) the whole family adore those.

.Actually I dont think it will work but have to try.Do you feel your dh didn't do enough self-discovery during the separation?

I must say I was horrified..shocked..disgusted to read in a later post what the hospital doctor did to you by involving CPS in Oli's makeshift nappy change. All the blood drained from my face as I read it..just disgraceful and I'm glad your gp smoothed it all over and blasted the arrogant pr*ck who did that to you.

Woohoo if you can toilet train Layla early..if only Dane could crawl..lol.

Hope you had a great day at the Wetlands. Our kids love the one here in Canberra.

Hugs,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

08-12-2008, 15:53

I'm feeling a lot better today, and about time too - the house needs a good cleaning. So glad you're feeling better hon. I'll come round and give you a hand..lol..have been slavishly keeping mine clean for Xmas. It's awesome though..do a few hours in the morning then veg out with Foxtel all arvo..lol.

Just a quick Q, and this may have been addressed somewhere earlier in this thread. Has/is anyone putting their munchkin straight onto cow's milk
I put boybee onto straight cows milk last week as he tolerates it well and loves the taste. I am not heating it as much now due to the hotter weather. As to cups: I give him water from an open cup, which I hold..he absolutely hates all the sippy cups I have bought him. I have started giving him cup holding practice by letting him do it himself in the bath.

How is your dad going with his treatment?

Hugs to you and yours. Stay well.
Amy:)

P.S. Forgot to add..just loved the pic of Koby on Santa's knee..What a handsome little fellow he is. So, did he pull the beard in the end? lol. Can't wait to see what boybee makes of Santa on Thursday. Prolly cry.

Ys_Woman

08-12-2008, 16:05

Just a quick one while Caden does 'bog' laps around the kitchen after breaky (it's like his weatbix has given him extra energy and he's crawling around and around ). :laughing:..'bog laps'..I was thinking the Weatbix must be doing the same for Caden as it does for Dane..instant full nappy! lol.

Hope you had a lovely time at swimming. How did the orientation go..do you like the centre?

Listen to your dad..he is likely right. Once they get the idea of walking they take off really fast.

I bought the birthing centre calendar at the picnic the other day and was checking out the names of the bubs born there late last year to November this year (when they shut the entries and print it). The most popular names for girls were: Sienna (like your niece), Ruby, and Charlotte. For boys it was all the irish names: Patrick, Liam, Connor. None of the pictures I submitted made it into the calendar but there is Dane's name under the 18th December :)

Best away to finish posting and get tea on.

Hugs,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

08-12-2008, 16:08

Widget: Did you get the payment today? They said payments were starting from today (I guess for those expecting a payment today).

Amy:)

Widget

08-12-2008, 17:21

Widget: Did you get the payment today? They said payments were starting from today (I guess for those expecting a payment today).
No!! My carer boost goes in on Wednesday (apparently) but no mention of my FTB-A boost...

sniper wolf

08-12-2008, 17:24

then in the arvo we have orientation at the childcare centre. Caden starts his one day a week as of next Tuesday, my that has come around fast!

how did this go?

Jackie - Loved the pics of Odette, especially the one with the bonus chickens. She has definitely grown up, huh? And I agree, if you believe that a visit to the doctors is warranted then definitely go! You know your baby better than anyone. Can you find another GP to go to if you didn't like the approach of this one? Thankfully we have a great GP that we can go see. He even gave us his direct line (he's part of a group that has about a half dozen doctors) 'coz he often gets booked out but he always told us to call him if we can't get an appt as he'll squeeze us in. He's been my DH's doctor for ages and ages, so it's great we have that kinda thing to fall back on if needed (and thankfully so far not needed!!!).

our usual GP is great but she only works 3/5 days a week, and as we wanted an appt that day - we had to take whoever we got. maybe they were having an off day- they certainly looked like it- hacking and coughing all over us:rolleyes: unbelievable.

brodie- i am always amazed at Layla's (and Madison's) development. I know she has had a rough trot though in other areas. The donut cake sounds grand! what flavour donust are you thinking?

alpha- kobes and santa pic is great- great in that at least it is a good one- i get concerned that they only take one or 2 chots and we dont seemto get to see if the shot is decent or not. I dont really want one with her blinking. ok maybe they do chekc that, but i wasnt that happy with last year's shot.

DF goes on holidays next week (which also means holidays for me in a sense) and we will go in and get one. the guy in one place does it every year and has his own beard. one year he was on the front of the paper as some kids nicked his wallet and so there was a pic of this santa half made up with a caption that read "chris taylor, 66, of moonah had wallet stolen while being santa" or something. I kind of thought- well there goes any shred of mystique for the coupla kids out there who still believed in him or bought the story.

Amy- did all your kids believe in santa? I bet Selia cottoned on fairly early?:detective:

brodiebunch

08-12-2008, 19:04

OMG Amy has gone nuts today!:yelclap:

Sammi-We brought Layla a walker thingy but she wont have a ber of it,prefers to push a plastic storage box on wheels around:laughing:.I lurve IKEA.I hope Caden didn't get the best bits.Layla is pretty quick to tear up my catalouges given the chance.Thank goodness she hasn't hurt any books.Let her near a tissue box and the house looks like a snow storm has hit.

Amy-Feels like DH hasn't tried to improve himself at all.We can only try!

Jackie-I am blown away by Layla myself.It is actually a bit sad.It feels like I have never really had a baby just a toddler.If I go the krispy option I will most probably get a mixed (3) dozen donuts,if I go the mini Donut king option the choc,strawb,caramel iced mixed packs.Have to decide tommorow as I need to order them for sunday.Then again original Krispy Keme's would be nice as well:confused:

Widget-I will try and wish away tuesday for you so wednesday comes faster.

I am exhausted after work:sleeping:and I have to do it all again tomorrow.goodnight all

sai

08-12-2008, 22:25

Hiya all,:wave:
wow you guys are chatty I can't keep up with all the posts, hope everyone is well and that the birthday month is going nicely for all!

I thought I'd be organised for the big day tomorrow and bake the cake. I have just burnt it to a crisp :crying: The cat started choking then when I went anywhere near him he kept running away, by the time I'd made sure he was ok the house smelt of burnt cake and in the oven is a crispy black cake - aghhhhh am thinking is it bad if I go to the shops in the morning to get a sponge to decorate??? I have to cook a second cake for the party on Sat anyway so I would still be cooking a cake, oh I don't know what to do??? Am feeling that I don't ever remember another time in my life when a cake became so mind consuming :confused:-oh dear!
Have had hectic crazy week and it seems to be continuing.
I do intend to get to personals at some point, I really hope you're all well :babydust2:

DJWebb

08-12-2008, 23:31

just thought Id say a quick hello...hope you all had a nice monday:flowerz:

Madison is walking so well now..she hasnt crawled at all in thr last couple of days...she sooo cute..also she has a new tooth..and she is now on cows milk..started her on it about 3 days ago..noticed her poo is a bit lighter coloured and softer (im guessing its her body adjusting to the milk) but she seems fine with it..and seems to like it.

she has been very busy...she pushes her little chair all around the house and uses it to climb up and grab fruit out of the fruit bowl..or try and reach stuff she cant get to...yea so i can only imagine what shes going to be like in a year from now :yes: she is learning new words everday...here is a list of what she says

mum
dada
Aidan
ala (for alyssa)
cupcake
barnaby (from the fairies)
bath
car
book
bye bye
baba (for bottle)
boo (when playing peek a boo)
up
out
baby
tickle
bite
nose
yay
hi and hello
cracker

im sure there is more...also she loves to pretend to talk on the phone, and she has learned how to pretend to sleep...she will close her eyes and lay her head down and fake snore,,,shes sooo funny.

well thats it from me today..have a nice week girls.

alphafemale2901

09-12-2008, 05:53

Morning darlings

There's a couple of special birthdays today. :smiliedance:

I'm out and about today doing a bit of last minute shopping. Just when I thought I had finished, one of Koby's (soon to be) god parents dropped by and told me our family is on her shopping list for pressies and I haven't bought them anything.

Every year on Christmas eve we get together with Kenya's godparents and have a pressie swapping thingy, so this from year I'll have some extra people to that little shin-dig. Koby's having his naming day mid-January, but I still consider his godparents already official.

Just a quick one while Caden does 'bog' laps around the kitchen after breaky (it's like his weatbix has given him extra energy and he's crawling around and around :laughing:). We having swimming this morning, and then in the arvo we have orientation at the childcare centre. Caden starts his one day a week as of next Tuesday, my that has come around fast!

'Bog laps' - what a p!ssa. Koby loves his weeties too.

Koby will start childcare in early Feb as I'm going off to my fieldwork placement. Whenever I think about him going to childcare I get a lump in my throat.

Sarah - Hey chicky, glad to hear you're feeling better today. Gotta love those painkillers! And to be talking about giving your house a real good clean you must be feeling better LOL! (Wanna come over to my place and do my housework too? Hehehe!).

Well I was feeling better, but I didn't get anything major done. I had some friends drop by unexpededly in the morning, then I went out on a quest for last minute Chrissy gifts and while I was out and just getting into it I got a call from DH to say another friend had dropped over and I should come home. So the day was a write off regarding housework, but I'm back to my old self as far as feeling chirpy and content. Even letting the housework slide gives me a refreshing sense of liberation.

So glad you're feeling better hon. I'll come round and give you a hand..lol..have been slavishly keeping mine clean for Xmas. It's awesome though..do a few hours in the morning then veg out with Foxtel all arvo..lol.

You go girl with the slavish discipline and housework. Do me proud while I neglect mine. I never watch TV these days, and we don't have foxtel anymore. How I crave the 'A' grade comedy of Jerry Springer and Maury Povich.

How is your dad going with his treatment?

He is doing absolutely awesome. He's been back at work for about 2 weeks. He's still not allowed to lift anything heavy or operate heavy machinery, but he's fit as a fiddle and starting to put bacl on some weight.

Hugs to you and yours. Stay well.

Back at ya my dear friend. How are you feeling these days - mind, body and soul? I hope you're getting enough rest and being extra kind to yourself. ♥ ♥ ♥

I can't believe Dane didn't get his picture in the calendar. He should have been the WHOLE calendar, the little spunk.

[quote=Widget;3321649]No!! My carer boost goes in on Wednesday (apparently) but no mention of my FTB-A boost...

Me neither. Like you, allegedly, it will go in on Wednesday with my regular FTB A and B payments. We'll see huh.

alpha- kobes and santa pic is great- great in that at least it is a good one- i get concerned that they only take one or 2 chots and we dont seemto get to see if the shot is decent or not. I dont really want one with her blinking. ok maybe they do chekc that, but i wasnt that happy with last year's shot.

They took a bunch of shots (like 6-7) and brought them up on the computer screen for us to inspect and we chose which one we liked the best. I hope you get a similar scenario with Odette's Santa photo. If you're not happy don't buy it I reckon. Its not big deal to them. These days its all digital shots that they can delete later anyway, and there must be a Santa photo opportunity at other places. Having said that, I bet Odette takes a gorgeous photo with Santa.

Amy-Feels like DH hasn't tried to improve himself at all.We can only try!

Its probly not my business to comment, and I only know that you and your DH were seperated, but none of the details, but I just wanted to send you a bunch of :hugs: and the wish that things take on a positive change in the very near future. ♥ ♥ ♥

I thought I'd be organised for the big day tomorrow and bake the cake. I have just burnt it to a crisp. The cat started choking then when I went anywhere near him he kept running away, by the time I'd made sure he was ok the house smelt of burnt cake and in the oven is a crispy black cake - aghhhhh am thinking is it bad if I go to the shops in the morning to get a sponge to decorate??? I have to cook a second cake for the party on Sat anyway so I would still be cooking a cake, oh I don't know what to do??? Am feeling that I don't ever remember another time in my life when a cake became so mind consuming -oh dear!

Its the big day Sai. Woot woot. Don't forget to check out the birthday thread.

If it makes you feel any better (and it probly won't), I don't bake anything sweet because I have a morbid fear of mucking it up. I'm almost phobic of the concept. I'm taking deep breaths though this year and attempting some cupcakes that Sam put me onto. This will be under the close supervisionof DH who is a baking wizard.

Madison is walking so well now..she hasnt crawled at all in thr last couple of days...she sooo cute..also she has a new tooth..and she is now on cows milk..started her on it about 3 days ago..noticed her poo is a bit lighter coloured and softer (im guessing its her body adjusting to the milk) but she seems fine with it..and seems to like it.

she has been very busy...she pushes her little chair all around the house and uses it to climb up and grab fruit out of the fruit bowl..or try and reach stuff she cant get to...yea so i can only imagine what shes going to be like in a year from now she is learning new words everday...here is a list of what she says

mum
dada
Aidan
ala (for alyssa)
cupcake
barnaby (from the fairies)
bath
car
book
bye bye
baba (for bottle)
boo (when playing peek a boo)
up
out
baby
tickle
bite
nose
yay
hi and hello
cracker

im sure there is more...also she loves to pretend to talk on the phone, and she has learned how to pretend to sleep...she will close her eyes and lay her head down and fake snore,,,shes sooo funny.

You're little girl is amazing. Shes so clever saying and doing all that stuff.

Koby wants to walk, but can't quite get that yet and any words he says are still babble, appart from mumma and dadda.

Whatever you're doing with Madison, its working brilliantly for her development.

Thanks everyone for the feedback regarding dairy milk. I'll just give him a go the next time the tin of formula runs out (I'm 2/3 through one and have one un-opened in the pantry - so it could be some time).

You would think I was a first time parent the way I have no clue sometimes, but I forget. Its been a long time between babies for me. Speaking of my other much bigger pride and joy; she is just a vision of happiness at the moment, so polite, well behaved and generally pleasant to everyone around her. I guess whatever I'm doing with her, its working too.

Howdy Lou, Katesmate, Pixie & Madjedjjlill (don't forget to check the birthday thread today hun). I hope I haven't missed anyone, but to everyone...

have a fabulous day. S. ♥ ♥ ♥

brodiebunch

09-12-2008, 07:04

Sai-If it makes you feel any better I am a chef and cant be bothered making a cake this year:o.I am sorry but I laughed when I read your post,darned cat.Glad the cat is fine and don't worry about buying a sponge.

DJ-sounds like our girls should get on the phone together:laughing:
so far Layla says

mummy
daddy
liwa(oliver)
diddy(kitty)
boobies
mammy booby ta
jack(nextdoors dog)
pup
bubba
there bubba(pointing)
emmem(erin)
this
ta
this ta(about food)
layla
ant dat(pointing,want that)
fish
bye bye bubba
there is quite a few more that pop up like water etc but cant be bothered writing them all down or boring everyone,she has at least 50 words:eek:.She also mimmics rythms and tones of sentences.

Alpha-thanks for the :hugs:.DH and I will at least stay good friends,I am confident of that.

Just realised it is 8 and I still have heaps to do before work so:wave:

alphafemale2901

09-12-2008, 10:01

I'm really bummed out. :gloomy:

Kenya's bio-father has decided he doesn't want to meet her or have any contact with her and perhaps he'll reconsider it when shes 18 and can prove his paternity with a DNA test (at our expense of course). He doesn't want to be hit with CSA stuff. Little does he realise that he can be hit with it regardless of his desire to have contact with her. it will be a hassle for me to do it and will require going to court but I may just do it. I was never going to ask him for any financial support for her anyway if he did have contact.

I just wish he would drop dead. I know, I know, Karmas gonna get me for that one but I'm so f'ing angry and so hurt on Kenya's behalf. She doesn't know this outcome yet and I don't quite know how to tell her.

xlouxloux

09-12-2008, 11:37

Im sick with some type of cold or flu virus :( not happy, been sleeping alot and just laying on the floor while Alyssa plays and trashes the house around me.
Hoping i feel better soon cos there is still alot to organise for xmas as were heading up to Goomalling which is 1.5hrs from where we live(DF's parents own a house there) on xmas eve till boxing day. My mums coming too so it will be a nice big family xmas.

Sarah - so sorry to hear about Kenya's dad's decision. i hope he changes his mind once he realises what he is missing out on :hugs:Also wanted to add that i love the pic of Koby with santa, very cute!

Brodie + DJ - wow u have some clever little girls there! U will definatly have to limit phone use when they hit their teen yrs hehe lil chatterboxes!

Amy - Big big big thankyou for the book for lil miss A's birthday its gorgeous and im sure it will become one of her favorites :hugs:

Sai - hope u have a wonderful day today and im sorry but i had a little giggle when i read about the cake, i hope u decided to get a sponge to decorate! its not worth stressing about too much. i had a lady from mothers group make Alyssa's this yr cos i knew i didnt want to stress about it :o

Sorry for missing people my heads spinning again i think i needa lay down :(
Gotta head out to Vodafone later as Alyssa has managed to break my mobile, duno what will happen but im sure it will involve a bill and not having a mob for a few weeks grrr!

Ys_Woman

09-12-2008, 22:20

xlouxloux: hey hon..glad you liked the book. Sorry it wasn't personalised but due to the length of the lines Mem was only signing her name (now you know why the parcel was arriving late..had to get to her lecture with the book). She read it to us on the night and told us how she had been experiencing writers block and had told her publisher she would never write again. Being a bit stoned on a combo of sleeping meds and jet lag tablets (on a flight from Europe to Australia) the whole book apparently rushed into her head. It took a few years to pin down an illustrator and have the book completed..but aren't the pictures just ducky? Hope it becomes a fave for Alyssa.
Loved the pics of her bday..what a great day she must have had.
You can't be sick for Christmas so get well soon:hugs:..and I hope the mobile is easily fixed or replaced..can't seem to do without them these days.

Sai: To heck with it..buy the unfilled sponge and make it your own, Avari won't know if you don't tell her..lol. I have resorted to them a number of times and they are fantastic and quick to decorate and so much lighter than I could make with our sorry oven. Sorry to hear about the cake you baked burning but that's life. You could always scrape off the burnt bits and make trifle..lol. Did the cat end up ok?happybirthdayto Avari.

Brodie: I just love those devil's food donuts from Krispy Kreme..mmmmm. I have a discount card that I have carried for three years now entitling us to get one box free for each box we purchase. Now you think we would have been eating donuts every week but sad to say we have only used the offer once in all that time and it is about to expire at the end of this month..:eek:.
Gee but Layla is a bright one..just think how wonderful it will be when you can sit and have conversations with her in the coming years.
I have all good hopes for you and your dh ..but it does take two to tango and I hope he can appreciate just what a beautiful family he has and work hard to keep it together:hugs:.

Sniper wolf: I just know how wonderful it will be for you to have your df at home. It's sometimes nice just to be able to nip to the shops by yourself. Any plans for trips while he is home?
As to the outed Santa..what a thoughtless act. Hope ppl complained so it doesn't happen again.
And Selia..well, she is a conundrum..thinks like an adult but has the emotions of a three-year-old at times. I think she still firmly believes in the jolly old guy..even writes notes to him and leaves biscuits and milk. Lachie is innocent like that too but I think he may be waivering a little in his belief this year..trying to be such a big boy and all. Still think he will leave a note though..lol..hedging his bets. Gotta love kids and Christmas.

Alphafemale2901: So very sorry it came to that Sarah:hugs:. I can well imagine how desperately hurt Kenya will feel when she hears the news. How are you holding up with it?
I guess it will be a waiting game to see if he makes good on his promise when she turns 18..by which time she may have no desire to see him..and who could blame her? After finding this out she will have his measure that's for sure.

DJ: Madison must bring you so much joy and laughter. I love the bit about her pretending to sleep and snore..how cute is that! What is her nature like by comparison to your other kids, much the same or quite unique?
Of course they are all different but I find mine all share the same quirky sense of humour, which is pretty cool. Hope Dane has it too.
Has her sleeping improved for you?

Speaking of which..***BIG MOAN***Dane is so unsettled tonight..in fact he has been wierd for the last two days. Sunday he stayed awake from lunchtime til bedtime..like 8 hours!! I guess having Lachlan in the bedroom watching a movie might have kept him awake a bit but you think he would have eventually caved..nope! Then he woke at 4am the next morning and wouldn't go back to sleep til he had had a bottle *shrugs*.
Last night I purposefully wrapped him as he drifted off. I thought maybe his new found mobility in the cot might be waking him as he gets into some odd positions across the cot..legs out the bars etc. The wrapping worked and he slept for 12hrs.
Tonight he is not settling..is fighting sleep and just wants to play all the time *agghhh*. Hope he gets over this phase really quickly.
Anyone else noticing changes in their bub's sleeping patterns?

Best dash to give hubby a break from boybee..it wears you out trying to wear him out..lol.

Will come back for more personals tomorrow.

Hugs,
Amy:)

alphafemale2901

10-12-2008, 05:35

Morning everyone

Amy & Lou - re: the bio-f. I'm still feeling cr@p (cr@p) about it. I was so angry about it yesterday I felt like I was going to vomit. I don't think I've ever felt like that before through anger. One part of me is glad he doesn't want to see her, but the other part of me is desperately grieving for her loss and rejection.

Amy - I haven't noticed anything new with Koby and sleep. He often plays in his cot until he just falls asleep in whatever position he's in at the time. I often find him up the other end of the cot, or across the cot with his legs sticking out. I just shift him back into a better spot and cover him up again. Sometimes he stirs when I do this, but he goes back to sleep pretty quickly. I hope Dane settles better tonight. :yes:

Lou - I'm sending the most healing get well vibes and angels your way hunny. I hope you can get plenty of rest (not likely huh!) and that you kkep drinking heaps of water. Get well soon sweety. :goodvibes:

Good morning to everyone else. Only 15 sleeps until Chrissy, and 19 sleeps until my baby boy turns 1. Woot woot.

Have a great day awesome ladies. ♥

brodiebunch

10-12-2008, 07:04

Dont have time for personals this morn sorry,rental inspection today.Would have been fine if my sil didn't let her kids run feral at my house till 11 last night:banghead:.Poor little kids are only 3 and 6 but that is norm for them.Suttle hints were not noticed either were down right please leave statements.

On top of that I scalded my face at work by dropping a big pan of pasta straight out of the cobi steamer:(.The shelf was bent in it and no-one told me so when I went to get it out it would have tipped all over me so i had to drop it.I am blistering this morning but it is not to bad,bit like really bad sunburn.better than wearing it all down the front.

Here is Layla santa pic.Had to take a pic of it to post as scanner not working.This was the only one out of about 20 that she wasn't screaming in.
http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/brodie_bunch/santa%20photo%2008/

sniper wolf

10-12-2008, 12:54

still fairly chilly down this way people. now that i am exercising again (see how long this one lasts:rolleyes: though) i dont feel the cold as much.

cute santa pic brodie- although some of these santas look well creepy. they all probably do really.

amy- re the sleeping- odette had a brief period a few weeks ago where day sleeping because an issue- the definitely coincided with the increased mobility thing. we're still getting a sleep all the way through the night but sometimes i need to go in and straighten her otu as she can get a bit twisted in the sleepign bag. i'm really not a 100% on those things as it can also mean that she falls over while trying to stand up. it seems a tiny bit cruel to put on somethign that inhibits and confuses her movement. I loved the description of your kids and santa- i think kids realise the ruse by a certain point by keep quiet due to self interest. In our family the santa thing was over by age 10.

loulou- get well soon! odette likes playing with my mobiles from time to time too. Although i try to watch her like a hawk as i fear i could lose it.

alpha- many:hugs: to you and Kenya. What a difficult situation.

re the cows milk thing- we are making the mvoe soon. i think we will start with getting rid of the morning bottles (we currently have 2 a day) first amd going cereal and then get rid f the night bottle and put milk in a cup. I guess that sounds ok? I wont rush to do it but i'd like bottles to be gone by say february/march maybe.

I get a bit xmas weary around this time of year and am starting to get a bit over it already. all the talk about it can irk after a while. I'm the sort who does xmas shopping the week before. i, only, have around 15 presents to buy:rolleyes:. I have a system though- and try to stick to it- I pick about 2-3 shops and try to get the vast majority of gifts from those shops. Usually they are bookshops, myer and a chocolate shop. I can usually get it done in a coupla trips but there's always something that proves to be slightly annoying. Not mucht hough usually involves a trip to a nursery or somewhere different like that. I usually like to know what i am buying before I go there and have a couple of backups so that helps too. Can't quite get into the buying xmas presents in July gig. I don't have the motivation to think what people would like.

Hello to everyone else reading! roll on friday (that's when my holidays start!):flowerz:

brodiebunch

10-12-2008, 18:58

Jackie-That santa is pretty famous in Newie.People will line up for hours to have a pic with him.There was only a little line when we went or I would have gone elsewhere.He actually is a really nice bloke that does alot for the kids hospy.But Yeah santa is pretty creepy especially this dude>:noel:

pixiemum2

10-12-2008, 19:15

Hi everyone,

Quite week here for us. Haven't been doing much. The kids seem to be all better now so thats nice. Max still runs me ragged all day but Isabelle is the complete opposite. She is such a placid, content sweety. She does try to climb my leg now and then but what baby doesn't?

Do you guys realise that after they turn one they are called toddlers!? Ahhhhh, nooooo!

I had to lower the cot base in Isabelle's room yesterday, she's very close to pulling all the way up so I thought I had better do it before she topples over the side.

We're having a guy come out to quote the removal of our spa :smiliedance:. Its such an eyesore and takes up so much wasted space. Its in a courtyard where I also have Max's sandpit etc. Its right off the kitchen/living room so if we get rid of the spa it will free up a lot more play area for the kids. We also have a big backyard but I can't see Max out there and I have to constantly check on him or stay out there with him. Hope it doesn't cost thousands to remove :fingerscrossed:.

:wave:

Sammilee

10-12-2008, 20:56

Evening people :wave:

Wow, hump day is nearly over, where did those last three days go? 2 weeks tomorrow when my baby turns 1 :crying:, and only 4 more sleeps til Caden's birthday party.

All good here. Been very busy whilst DH has been away, that's what happens when one has the family car all to themselves! :D So far we have had 3 sessions at the daycare centre, and so far so good. Actually Caden loves it. Gets right in there amongst the other kiddies and plays. I'm thinking he's not even gonna miss me... boo hoo! :( Tomorrow is the first day where I'll put him in the bubbies room and then I'll sit in the staff lunch room to see how he goes with me not being there. In one way I'll be happy if he does well without me, but in another I'll be sad 'coz I want my baby to miss me.

Bec - Glad to hear the kiddies are feeling much better. I hope the spa removal quote isn't astronomical. Is there something special that has to be done? Your DH and a coupla mates can't do it?

Jackie - Good luck with your Christmas shopping. I too am a bit like you. I usually leave it a week or 2 before the big day to do my shopping. I could never to it in July when the early sales are on. I remember last year I had all good intentions of doing my shopping early knowing I would be big, fat and tired come December, but I still left it. I finished my shopping on the Wednesday before Christmas Day and then had Caden on the following Monday LOL!

Brodie - Cute pic. And I hope your inspection went well.

Sarah - I'm so sorry to hear things didn't go well with Kenya's bio-father. I personally can't see how someone could try and deny being a child's parent and not want to be a part of their child's life. Maybe give it a while and approach again? The bio-father may change his tune? I hope Kenya fares well with the news (but can totally understand tho' if she doesn't handle it well).

Amy - How's Dane's sleeping going? Has he settled back into his routine? Caden too does acrobatics in his cot. I often find him twisted in the most peculiar positions when I check on him. That's why I love the grobags. If he didn't sleep in those then it would be near impossible to keep him covered. Caden doesn't try to stand in his cot, maybe because of the bag (like Jackie mentioned with Odette)? Either way, he doesn't seem fussed about not being able to stand in his cot so I'm happy to continue to use them.

Louise - I hope you're feeling better real soon. You can't be sick for Chrissy! And I hope you get your mobile sorted. Caden is another that loves phones (whether it be the home one or our mobiles) and remotes. I have to make a mental note to keep them out of harms way 'coz know if he gets a hold of them they would be thrown across the room!

DJ - Woe-wee! Go Mady and her words! That's a very impressive list. Only in the last coupla days I've noticed Caden has spat out a couple of more new words, like bye-bye, and dog, and woof-woof, but nowhere near as many as your bubba girl. Have you had you specialist appt for your DS yet? How'd that go?

Sai - So sorry to hear about the burnt cake. You know, that's my exact fear when I make these cupcakes for Caden's party. Did you end up doing the sponge? Oh, talking of cakes, I tried that recipe that I posted a coupla days back and it was yum! Quite sweet but very tasty. I gave the recipe a trial run and I ended up making mini-cupcakes. Then I iced them using a piping bag, and 'coz the cupcakes are small the icing actually turned out quite well. Here's hoping when I make them on Saturday in readiness for the party on Sunday that they turn out just the same!!!

Hi to anyone I may have missed (sorry, can't see any further back than that). I hope everyone is well and happy, and may tomorrow be a gorgeous day wherever you are.

Chat again soon... :wave:

Sam... :flowerz:

Sammilee

10-12-2008, 22:26

Hey Amy, I just stumbled across your home birth story of Lachlan in the home birth section. Wow-wee!!! What an exciting story!!! But a big ouch to that ambulance bill LOL!!! :D

Anyway, just thought I'd mention that :flowerz:

alphafemale2901

11-12-2008, 05:59

Hi Decemeber 07 mummies

My apologies in advance, for again this will be a quickie with no personals.

Happy Thursday to everyone. I'm a busy beaver today (for a change).

I hope everyone has a magnificent day. :babydust2:

Sarah ♥ :hugs:

sai

11-12-2008, 09:40

wrote a long post full of personals last night then had to attend to a screaming monster :hissy:and lost the whole thing.
I'll try again but have limited time so won't be as detailed -sorry

Amy - The cake was crispy burnt so no trifle -:laughing: I did have a laugh eventually and thankfully the silly cat is fine, I think he ate another huntsman, it probably bit him so I'm lucky I didn't end up with an after hours vet visit.
Hope Dane slept well for you last night, we've had alot of unsettled nights here too lately (though am wondering if it might finally be teeth?)

Bec - Thank you for the elephant, she loves it, was playing with it heaps yesterday!
We're getting rid of our spa too, it's just a big pain, ours isn't built into anything so a friend said they'd take it (hopefully they will get round to it soon) Hope it's not too expensive for you to get rid of, it scares me, even though I keep it empty the rain keeps filling it.

Brodie - Wow Layla is going great with all those words, we only have a few here and no walking or teeth as yet.
I also eventually laughed about the burnt cake too, I was just trying so hard 'cause my Mum always made us these amazing b'day cakes and I wanted to be as good.
Hope your burnt face is getting better -ouch!
Cute santa pic.

DJ - Wow Madison is also soooo clever with all those words and walking, are you guys sure Madison and Layla are only one year old???
The pretend sleeping sounds very cute.

Louise - Hope you are feeling much better, colds suck especially I find in warmer weather (not sure why but they seem worse to me then) Hope Vodafone sorted out the porblem for you.

Jackie - Good on you for the exercising! I will try to follow in your footsteps (but not today)
I'm the opposite of you with the christmas shopping, I love the shops with all the flounce and sparkles :xmastree:(though hate the crowds and anger that seems to be about) Hope the shopping goes well for you.

Sam - Hope the daycare went well and that he had a good time, I know what you mean about sort of wanting them to miss you, when I leave Avari with Mum she doesn't seem to even notice I've gone and I think "oh"

Sarah - That sux about Kenya's bio-father, silly fool doesn't realise what he's missing out on, I wouldn't worry about your karma sounds like it is his that may have issues. I hope Kenya is ok when you talk to her about it. :hugs:

Has been chaos here with visiting international friends birthdays-a-rama and now the impending party on sat. Am going to have to shop today but have been avoiding writing a list and getting organised, I don't know why I procrastinate sooo much?
I put a couple of pics of A's actual B'day on FB and then linked them to the B'day thread, there are a few more on FB so if you know me there you can see and if you don't then hay why aren't you friends with me :laughing:
I did bake another cake, it turned out ok but I was sooo over it by the time it was done and I didn't cut out the best 1 shape??? Oh well it was good practice for the one I have to bake tomorrow.
Hope everyone is having a great week, Hi to those I missed :babydust2:

sniper wolf

11-12-2008, 13:23

quick update here people- still got the f%$king heater on! :banghead::hissy::mad:

Ys_Woman

11-12-2008, 14:55

Quick one as waiting for my dad and his g/f to arrive for an early xmas. Dh has taken today and tomorrow off for it and we went shopping with Dane this morning. It was lovely having breaky in a cafe and then taking Dane for his santa pic:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52783879858578 05554
Dh has now gone with the kids to pick fruit at his ex-MILs..apricots, cherries and redcurrants..yumbo!

Jackie: stop complaining:D. It is cold here today and I LOVE IT! :) not cold enough for a heater though..but I would love that too.

Sam: Woohoo to have the car! Yeah, Lachie's birth was a real treat until we got that bill..silly me for letting the ambo cover lapse.

Sai: Glad the kids are better. Hope the spa is cheap to move..could it be reused after moving? Perhaps whoever removes it can use it themselves and do the removal for free.

K..best go..dad just rang to say is nearby..gotta get the jug on..he is a tea fiend like dh and I.:yes:

Alpha::hugs: Hope your day is flowing beautifully.

Hugs to all,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

11-12-2008, 14:58

P.S. He didn't cry at Santa at all but didn't smile either.
PP.S. Took him to health centre..8.530kgs now! He is getting there.

Amy:)

pixiemum2

11-12-2008, 15:21

Bec - Glad to hear the kiddies are feeling much better. I hope the spa removal quote isn't astronomical. Is there something special that has to be done? Your DH and a coupla mates can't do it?We had a spa in our previous house that DH and his mates dismantled. It was above ground and only plugged into a socket (no plumbing either). This one is inground with plumbing, electricity and gas going under tiles to a box/pump. A lot more complex.

Bec - Thank you for the elephant, she loves it, was playing with it heaps yesterday!
We're getting rid of our spa too, it's just a big pain, ours isn't built into anything so a friend said they'd take it (hopefully they will get round to it soon) Hope it's not too expensive for you to get rid of, it scares me, even though I keep it empty the rain keeps filling it.Awwww so glad she liked it. Do you know how hard it was trying to keep it away from Isabelle when we went and bought it? Then Max saw it when he cam home from MIL's :rolleyes:.

quick update here people- still got the f%$king heater on! :banghead::hissy::mad:What the? Heating? Its so muggy and warm here today. I better water the vegie garden soon or DH will kill me if they die.

Quick one as waiting for my dad and his g/f to arrive for an early xmas. Dh has taken today and tomorrow off for it and we went shopping with Dane this morning. It was lovely having breaky in a cafe and then taking Dane for his santa pic:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52783879858578 05554
Dh has now gone with the kids to pick fruit at his ex-MILs..apricots, cherries and redcurrants..yumbo!Cute pic. Is there a Santa under that costume somewhere?

P.S. He didn't cry at Santa at all but didn't smile either.
PP.S. Took him to health centre..8.530kgs now! He is getting there. :smiliedance: I think Isabelle is about 9.5 now. I'm contemplating getting the next size up in nappies.
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This place is unusually quite. MIL rang last night and said she will tak Max thi avo, yay! So Isabelle and I have been doing a small amount of retail therapy. Nothing exciting.

Hope everyone is having a great day

Bec

brodiebunch

11-12-2008, 19:25

Just swinging by tonight as I am exhausted after work.Had a hard day as I had to make a beef stew for 150 and make sure everything in was HALAL,nut free and gluten free.Spent most of the day on the phone to various companies about there products.The stew ended up awesome but my vege curry was better,lucky vego's.My burn has got worse so I have to go to the Drs tomorrow.Layla said Bath for the first time tonight.Going for dinner now.night.
amy cute santa pic :xmas::goodvibes:

Ys_Woman

11-12-2008, 21:31

Cute pic. Is there a Santa under that costume somewhere?
:laughing: was just having that conversation with my dad's g/f..she asked if he had a face under there and then we both wondered how he ate and drank..lol.
:thumbsup:to the retail therapy. I was going to be so restrained today til we got to Aldi and I saw they had Lexmark printers for $99 and just HAD to have one so I can print out tons of kids pics for scrapbooking. Then I just HAD to have the photo laminator, the photo paper, laminating pouches.....oh dear. Thank goodness hubby felt the same way :)

Hugs,
Amy

Ys_Woman

11-12-2008, 21:37

My burn has got worse so I have to go to the Drs tomorrow.Layla said Bath for the first time tonight.Going for dinner now.night.
amy cute santa pic :xmas::goodvibes:
Hope you saved me some stew..just luuuurve stew!
Oh hon..that burn sounds just awful:hugs:..have you tried aloe vera? The fresh stuff smells disgusting but works pretty well. Lavender oil works great on burns too. Hope the doc comes up with a good cream for you.

Hugs,
Amy

xlouxloux

11-12-2008, 22:11

Copying this from another thread to let u all know how my fantastic day went :no: *cough* sarcasm *cough*

Very quick post tonight, im so exhausted! what a day. Alyssa was groaning in her sleep when i went to bed last night so i gave her some Nurofen (around 10pm) Then i woke to her screaming at 1230, i tried everything to calm her then of course i tried giving her water, bonjela in the end i gave her a bottle (at 230) n she finally fell asleep. i thought she would have a bit of a sleep in but she was still up at 630 :( not impressed!!!
She was quite whingey but i put it down to teething cos her nose was like a tap.
I gave her some panadol at around 12 after she had her lunch as she was still whingey, thats when i noticed she had white ulcers on her tongue (she had one on her chin which came up like 3 days ago) and another in the crease of her lips.
45mins later after whinging through Ikea she threw up all over herself n while cleaning her up she threw up again over my arm and more down herself.
We ended up taking her to PMH childrens hosp as i was getting in a state worrying after she went all lethargic and like a lead weight in my arms.
Turns out she has a virus, its a form of Herpes :( ulcers on and around her mouth, loss of appetite, irritability and fevers.
And to top it all offfffffffff her top tooth is coming through, ulcered up and is about to break through!
I am not looking forward to a good nights sleep

sorry for no personals ill try do some tomorrow wish me luck for tonight!! :sleeping:

pixiemum2

12-12-2008, 07:33

Louise - Oh no poor Alyssa! I hope she is on the mend. Is there anything they can give her for the ulcers or do you have to just wait it out and give her pain relief? I hope you get some sleep tonight.
______________________________________

We're getting our spa removed today! Yay! It will only cost $500. We weren't expecting him to be available until after Christmas but he said he had one day free left (which is today). Its started raining today so I still hope they can do it.

I went into the local salvos in a pathetic attempt to find anything My Child or Cabbage Patch related. They had diddly squat but I did find this great little lounge for the kids. In perfect condition and only $6! The cover comes off so I gave it a good wash. The kids love it.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1774400&l=ca19b&id=729722742

brodiebunch

12-12-2008, 07:49

Louise-OMG poor baby.I hope Alyssa gets better quickly and send you many hugs.

Bec-I have 2 of those lounges for the kids,they are great.We take Oli's for sleep over,just fold it out and it is a mini bed.He also uses it for quite time every arvo to watch a movie as he no longer has a day sleep.

Amy-Myuna is really scummy with even letting staff have a meal so i got to taste it that was all,now I think I will cook one tonight.Tried aloe vera etc,etc,.Looks all scabby this morning:eek::barf:

sai

12-12-2008, 10:38

Hi all, just popping in quickly to show off my santa photos, I've posted last years and this years on FB, just 'cause it makes me go woah they grow so much in 12months :yes:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2262592&l=ef7ba&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2262593&l=2b29a&id=541686787

She was a good girl for santa with lots of smiles -yay :yelclap:I thought she'd scream so was suprised.
Hope everyone is having a great day, totally raining here, am off to bake a party cake:babydust2:

Sammilee

12-12-2008, 13:38

:crying: <<< This was me this morning when I found out after leaving Caden at his daycare for an hour without me that he coped more than fine. He didn't even bat an eyelid with my departure! After the hour when I went to collect him it was lunch time and they had popped him at the lil' table with all the other kiddies with a bowl of lunch and he was having a fun time 'trying' to spoon pasta into his mouth. He didn't want to leave!!! In one way I was so happy to see that he was having a good time, but a lil' bit of me was sad 'coz he didn't even miss me... boo hoo! Here's hoping next Tuesday when he goes all day he'll be just as good.

Hi all, just popping in quickly to show off my santa photos, I've posted last years and this years on FB, just 'cause it makes me go woah they grow so much in 12months

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2262592&l=ef7ba&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2262593&l=2b29a&id=541686787

She was a good girl for santa with lots of smiles -yay. I thought she'd scream so was suprised.
Hope everyone is having a great day, totally raining here, am off to bake a party cake

Aaawww, look at that Santa pic when Avari was just a wee lil' bub! And the current pic is a great one. She's got a huge smile on her face and is looking straight at the camera. I hope we get a good one like that outta Caden next week. And good luck with your cake baking. That will be me tomorrow arvo in readiness for Sunday. Make sure you put the cat away out of harms way so you don't get distracted LOL! :D And I hope Avari's party tomorrow is a huge success!!!

I went into the local salvos in a pathetic attempt to find anything My Child or Cabbage Patch related. They had diddly squat but I did find this great little lounge for the kids. In perfect condition and only $6! The cover comes off so I gave it a good wash. The kids love it.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1774400&l=ca19b&id=729722742
You always seem to snag a good bargain at your local charity shops. I remember a while back you did the same. I never have such luck... dratz!!!

We ended up taking her to PMH childrens hosp as i was getting in a state worrying after she went all lethargic and like a lead weight in my arms.
Turns out she has a virus, its a form of Herpes ulcers on and around her mouth, loss of appetite, irritability and fevers.
And to top it all offfffffffff her top tooth is coming through, ulcered up and is about to break through!
I am not looking forward to a good nights sleep

OMG Louise!!! Big big :hugs: for you and poor Alyssa. How'd she pick that up? Yeeks! Doesn't sound like fun at all. I hope she improves at lightning speed and she's back to her happy and healthy self in time for Chrissy.

to the retail therapy. I was going to be so restrained today til we got to Aldi and I saw they had Lexmark printers for $99 and just HAD to have one so I can print out tons of kids pics for scrapbooking. Then I just HAD to have the photo laminator, the photo paper, laminating pouches.....oh dear. Thank goodness hubby felt the same way

Woo hoo to all you shopping Amy! I luuuuuuuuuurve to shop, and it lessens the guilt when your other half agrees to the purchases LOL! :laughing:

My burn has got worse so I have to go to the Drs tomorrow.Layla said Bath for the first time tonight.Going for dinner now.

I hope your burns aren't bothering you too much and they heal super fast too :hugs:

It was lovely having breaky in a cafe and then taking Dane for his santa pic:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52783879858578 05554

Love the pic Amy! He has such a cute but serious look on his face, huh? Too gorgeous!!!

Hi Decemeber 07 mummies

My apologies in advance, for again this will be a quickie with no personals.

Happy Thursday to everyone. I'm a busy beaver today (for a change).

I hope everyone has a magnificent day.

Sarah ♥

Hiya hun. No need to apologise about not getting to personals. It isn't a requirement that ppl must do personals. It's just nice to see you pop on and say hi and let us know things are going well (or vise versa, if anyone needs to vent then we're all here to listen). I hope you are having a fab Friday.

quick update here people- still got the f%$king heater on!

WTF???!!! :eek: Heater! Middle of December! Craaaaaaaaaazzzzzy!!! It's going to be a warm 27 today, tomorrow 30, and wait for it, Sunday (when we are having Caden's sausage sizzle in the park birthday party) it's going to be 35!!! I was hoping for a nice warm and sunny day for his party, but 35 is ridiculous! How's Odette going? Is she feeling better now and back to her normal self?

OK, enough from me. Just thought I'd pop on whilst Caden is napping. He had a huge morning today at daycare. Even tho' I said I was sad that he didn't miss me, I truly am happy that he seems to be coping fine. Takes away some of the guilt that I'm feeling about putting him in daycare. Now I just have to keep my spirits high and hope that I get a spot at uni. If I don't then I don't know what I'm gonna do!!!

OK, really am going now. I hope everyone has a fab Friday, and an even faber weekend. Not too sore if I'll be popping back on until after the weekend, 'coz tomorrow I'll be busy baking and buying last minute things for the party that I should buy just the day before (like the hotdog buns etc), and then of course we have Caden's party on Sunday.

So until later, take care Dec mummas and bubbas.

Sam...

Widget

12-12-2008, 14:06

Ys_Woman

12-12-2008, 14:55

Copying this from another thread another thread? And here we thought we were your special one and only:hissy: *wink*

Darn those teeth and darn that virus! I hope Alyssa's immune system fights it off fast. Brittany used to get something like that, called Oral Herpes..blisters up her nose, all through her mouth and down her throat..not nice. It would recur when her immune system was depressed (that, and cold sores on her lips)..I always though it was from having had chickenpox so many times but Alyssa hasn't had chickenpox has she??
Poor bub..give her plenty of hugs. Hope you get a better night's rest tonight Louise.

Amy

Ys_Woman

12-12-2008, 14:59

Tried aloe vera etc,etc,.Looks all scabby this morning
Scabby's good hon..nature's bandaid :D. Hope it heals quickly.

Amy:)

Ys_Woman

12-12-2008, 15:01

Hi all, just popping in quickly to show off my santa photos, I've posted last years and this years on FB, just 'cause it makes me go woah they grow so much in 12months :yes:awwwwwwwww..so so cute.

Amy:)

Ys_Woman

12-12-2008, 15:04

I found out after leaving Caden at his daycare for an hour without me that he coped more than fine. Ungrateful child:(..could have at least pretended to cry..lol. I am sure there will be loads more easy days like that and some where he is teary..but pretty quickly he will learn that mummy comes back so there is little need to cry.

Have fun with the baking..and have a wonderful party on Sunday.

Hugs,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

12-12-2008, 15:09

I love picking her up and having her basically jump out of their arms or fly across the playground to get me!! :D
It is such a beautiful feeling to be wanted hey V:hugs:
Selia routinely flew out of her classroom last year with a loud 'muuuuuuuum' and a ballet leap into my arms...the other mums thought it a hoot.
Yep, being a mum is a pretty cool job.
Hugs,
Amy:)

xlouxloux

12-12-2008, 15:20

Amy - hehehe u dorkus :D :hugs:

Suprisingly Alyssa slept through last night woohoo, she woke an hr after i put her down and it took me about 5mins to re settle her but after that didnt hear a peep till 630 as usual.
She seems alot better today, still drooling buck loads but managed to eat breaky and some lunch as well as her bottles. :fingerscrossed: shes on the mend and yesterday was just the virus peeking.

Thanks to everyon for ur concern and well wishes!!

i will try do personals tomorrow as for now alyssa is trying to close my laptop on my hands lol so im having dificulties! hehe

laterrrr

alphafemale2901

13-12-2008, 05:23

Hi mummies

Its raining here in so many ways. :gloomy:

I apologise for no personals, and don't want anyone to think I haven't read everything. I'm just so sad and tired from all the distress DD is feeling right now.

We told her about her bio-f's wishes to have nothing to do with her, and she has withdrawn into a dark place beyond anything I have ever seen in her, and we've had some quite challenging times in the past.

She is so hurt and inconsolable. She can't understand why he wouldn't want to meet her. I guess thats because all her life I've told her that anyone who knows her would love her.

Yesterday when we told her she cried and then crawled into bed and has stayed there since. I have tried to talk to her and offered her cuddles, but she is so so sad.

Again I apologise for not acknowledging everyone personally, and I know you all have so much of your own going on, both good and bad right now. I will bounce back from this soon enough. Its just so hard to see someone you love more than anything in the world suffering so badly and not being able to make it all better.

I just wanted to share this and thank you all for providing me with such a safe place to do it.

Have a great weekend everyone. You are such a golden bunch of women.

S. xxx

Widget

13-12-2008, 05:45

:hugs:Oh Sarah... I hope she can move on enough within herself to be herself again...

pixiemum2

13-12-2008, 08:21

Sarah - :hugs::crying: I'm so sorry your daughter is hurting so much. I really don't know what to say that will make any difference. Just know that she will get through this and it will help her immensley to have you right there with her if she needs you (which I'm sure she will). Time heals all wounds.

xlouxloux

13-12-2008, 20:29

Sarah - im so sorry to hear ur DD is taking things badly, i cant begin to understand what she is feeling right now. hopefully she will take this time to think about everything and come out the other side a stronger person. :hugs: my love and hugs to both of u. stay strong Sarah and just keep doing what ur doing, she will come to u eventually!

i am now claiming Alyssa as a walker, she will now stand up unaided and walk around, i even think she prefers to walk hehe. shes doing better but is still very grumpy at times and isnt eating very many solids but loving her bottles thank goodness. Yesterday she sat sucking on ice blocks for nearly 30mins lol she just loved them (ill have to remember to stock up for summer when its 40+ degrees lol)

here is our santa photo, so bummed i had to get in the pic to, i knew Alyssa would just start hollaring if i put her on his knee, i have a big bruise on my shin :( lol. it was taken at Harvey Norman on Dec 1st

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h15/laydee_louise/Baby/scan0003.jpg

and a little treat for u all, me as the donkey in a nativity play when i was in pre school lol

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h15/laydee_louise/Baby/scan0004.jpg

apparently my dad was so upset cos he wanted me to be the virgin mary or an angel but i was determined to be the donkey, and i must say i look like a pretty happy donkey!

Well best be off time for dinner hope everyones fairing well! :goodvibes:

alphafemale2901

14-12-2008, 05:46

Good morning chickies

Its cold here. I'm in solidarity with Sniper. We have our heater on most days.

Thanks girls for your well wishes and support. DD is being pretty weird at the moment but we'll sort it out in time.

Lou - you officially have a walker on your hands. Thats so cool. I love the photos too. Hey, anyone can play an angel or Mary, but a donkey takes real skill. Donkey's are so undervalued these days. You look gorgeous. :yes:

I hope the rest of yuz are having a great weekend.

I'm excited because I get to clean the showers today. Its gotta be the cr@ppiest (cr@ppiest) chore I reckon.

Koby has been saying 'mum mum' heaps lately and that makes me really happy. He also has two more teeth on the verge of popping out.

:smiliedance:

Happy Sunday y'all. ♥

alphafemale2901

14-12-2008, 05:51

Also I noticed...

Pixiemum - you and Isabelle aren't on the birthday list. Have we missed her first birthday, or is it yet to come? Plz let Sammilee know the date so she can add you to the list and we can give a big shout out 'Happy Birthday', even if its a belated one.

pixiemum2

14-12-2008, 06:14

Thanks Sarah. I didn't even notice. Luckily her b'day isn't until 30th Dec. Shower and toilets are the crapiest chores ever!

DJWebb

14-12-2008, 22:27

loulou- Hope Alyssa gets better soon hun..

yay for Alyssa walking!! Madison started walking about 2-3 weeks ago..and now she doesnt even crawl anymore.

great pics! hehe love the donkey pic!

alpha- :hugs: must be hard for all of you...I dont really know what to say, but Im thinking of you..and hopefully your dd will be able to move on from this.

hi to sniperwolf, Sammilee, Sai, katesmate, an everyone else I missed!

been really busy getting ready for christmas, going to be a very busy week..but Im so excited to be getting a new fridge! Im going tuesday to pick one out :smiliedance:

Madison has got another tooth!! A total of 5 now! She is so cute. She is saying a new word everyday! She isnt crawling at all anymore..she walks all the time now! I cant believe just 5 more days until her birthday :hissy:

well hope you all have a great week! Im off to get some sleep...gotta rest up for the busy week ahead!

sniper wolf

15-12-2008, 06:41

Another week people!

DF was supposed to be on leave today but has to work today and tommorrow to get all the things he needs to get done. oh well, these 2 days will be tacked onto the end so he wont be back until february. Still, I can do 2 more days.

Hope everyone had good weekends. was raining fflat out here (like in melb) and just now the sun is beaming down so hopefully this continues.

DJ- Madison walking! wow. she wil be able to runa round with your other children now hooray for her. What sort fo fridge are you thinking? I guess with a large family you may get a side by side? We have an upside down 420l and (as I have said before) it is great.

Alpha- oh man that's so very tough. I wonder what he is thinking though because if he wants to me her later on, well him not wanting to see her now may cause a bit of resentment, she may not want to meet him. what a d!ck! Hope the weather has cleared for you, it has for us.

Sam- looking forward to hearing about Caden's party, I hope you had sunscreen! 35!

loulou- another walker! Great pics and yeah i suspect one of us will have to get in the santa pic.

Amy- how are you doing? getting ready for the big birthday! Do you other kids make Dane stuff?

Cant see back further than that. I hope everyone is well. I actually lost a huge post on friday and so went away in a huff. I hate that, I shall bank this now and then have a look around in some other threads.

:flowerz:

brodiebunch

15-12-2008, 08:48

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO MY OLIVER:party:

Hi guys.The weekend was great.Full of birthday parties and family.I will post more about it later.My burn is healing well with the silver cream the dr prescribed and vitaman and rosehip oil.Layla has her 12 mth check today and I will be back with the stats later.She survived her needles with a minimum of fuss and stood up and danced for the 1st time yesterday.She also satrted saying "me want".Gotta go get ready.

DJWebb

15-12-2008, 08:58

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY OLIVER!!!!happybirthday

sounds like you had a full on weekend...im sure you all had a great time! Nice to hear your burn is healing!

Hope Layla goes well with her 12 month check! Madison doesnt see the health nurse again for a check until 18 months..but she will be having her needles in a couple of weeks (we will be taking her after the new year)

Yay for Layla dancing!:smiliedance: Mady loves to dance..its soooo cute isnt it?!

alphafemale2901

15-12-2008, 09:45

Good morning gorgeous mums and munchkins

I had the most massive sleep in this morning. I didn't get up until nearly 9am. That is so not like me, but I obviously needed it.

Haven't got much on today. I'm taking DD to the counsellor (probly for the last time as she isn't very good and I'm certain DD has artfully rolled her already - like with several other cousellors before). The next step is a psychologist.

Anyway, DD has been isolated in her room for the last few days. She wants to be left alone. She has also been really horrid to the rest of the family when she comes out (and that started before the awful news of Friday), so I'm just letting her do her thing and checking on her every now and then.

Right now I'm content in the knowledge that I have no more Christmas shopping to do, and so I don't have to brave the angry mob at the shopping centre. Geez people get so nuts around this time of year at the shops; so rude and pushy. Some people will even push past me when I have a Koby in the pram. Lcuky I'm such a mellow, easy going, and in touch with my zen self that it doesn't bother me - errrr not.

alpha- :hugs: must be hard for all of you...I dont really know what to say, but Im thinking of you..and hopefully your dd will be able to move on from this.

It will work out eventually and thanx for your kind words and positive thoughts. I'm definitely feeling the positive vibes from people at this end because I'm not feeling so down myself.

Madison has got another tooth!! A total of 5 now! She is so cute. She is saying a new word everyday! She isnt crawling at all anymore..she walks all the time now! I cant believe just 5 more days until her birthday

Woot woot for another tooth. Koby popped another one yesterday too. Your little Madison is a clever girl saying new words all the time and walking around too. Koby is still babbling and although he would like to walk and takes a couple of steps unassisted every now and then, he's like Speedy Gonzales with the crawling so I guess he feels no need to get serious about any other form of transport just yet.

DF was supposed to be on leave today but has to work today and tommorrow to get all the things he needs to get done. oh well, these 2 days will be tacked onto the end so he wont be back until february. Still, I can do 2 more days.

Oh wow, that sux. You won't see him until February. So this means he'll miss Christmas with you guys huh? Oh that sux.

Alpha- oh man that's so very tough. I wonder what he is thinking though because if he wants to me her later on, well him not wanting to see her now may cause a bit of resentment, she may not want to meet him. what a d!ck! Hope the weather has cleared for you, it has for us.

Yeah it sux. He doesn't want to see her now because he doesn't want to have to contribute to her financially. He's been pretty overt about that. I hope DD thinks to herself 'well f**k you - you've blown it, now I never want to see you'. But apparently such rejection of girls by their fathers can have a significant and negative impact on them.

The weather has cleared somewhat. Its still chilly and cloudy, but the rain has stopped. Our water tank is overflowing after Saturday's down-pouring. We still have the heater on though. What a ridiculous summer.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO MY OLIVER:party:

Hi guys.The weekend was great.Full of birthday parties and family.I will post more about it later.My burn is healing well with the silver cream the dr prescribed and vitaman and rosehip oil.Layla has her 12 mth check today and I will be back with the stats later.She survived her needles with a minimum of fuss and stood up and danced for the 1st time yesterday.She also satrted saying "me want".Gotta go get ready.

Happy Birthday Oliver. :smiliedance:

Yay and way to go little dancing queen Layla. Koby likes to have a bit of a boogie now and then, but usually when he's holiding onto something rather than unassisted. Its just the cutest thing to watch. He's a big fan of Brittney Spears and P!NK. They really get him cutting the rug. :laughing:

Glad you had a great weekend hun.

Howdy Sam, Amy, Lou, Katesmate, Pixie, Sai, Widget and everyone else from this thread.

Welcome to Monday. I wish you all a magnificent week.

sniper wolf

15-12-2008, 09:50

Oh wow, that sux. You won't see him until February. So this means he'll miss Christmas with you guys huh? Oh that sux.

nah sorry I meant he wont be back to work until february. So he will have holidays from wednesday this week until start of Feb, excluding one week away late Jan in Canberra. sorry to be confusing.

alphafemale2901

15-12-2008, 10:14

Hey thats ok Sniper - I'm easily confused. Have I mentioned I'm blonde???

Sammilee

15-12-2008, 10:27

Wow-wee, I think we picked the hottest day ever to hold Caden's 1st birthday party LOL! :laughing: It got to a scorching 38 degrees people!!! :eek: Definitely slip-slop-slapped!!! Thankfully where we held the party it was down by the river so there was a little breeze every now and then which cooled things off. Being so close to Christmas there were a few large groups down there too, obviously having their Chrissy parties, so I think half of Perth were down at Burswood park LOL!

But having said all that, and despite the heat and the crowds, the day was a huge success! We ended up having about 45 people come (which as you can guess from my earlier venting about ppl not rsvp'ing we had a few late rsvp's so ended up having more than what we initially thought). Caden got absolutely spoilt rotten with all the pressies and hugs and kisses. We haven't yet opened the pressies 'coz by the time we packed up and got home Caden was out of it so it was a very very quick bath to try and cool him down (and wash off the chocolate birthday cake :D) and then he went straight to bed, wasn't even remotely interested in dinner. So this morning after his morning nap we will have a present opening fest. DH will be there with his camera so I'll be sure to post a coupla pics. Unfortunately both Leon and I were busy little entertainers yesterday at the party so DH only took a handful of pics. Hopefully either my mum and one of my sisters took some pics which I can get copies of. DH is a bit bummed about not getting many pics but not much we can do about it now. More importantly the party was a success and everyone enjoyed themselves.

OK, I better bank this sucker and then have a read back on past posts to catch up on the goss, and I know I missed a birthday or two over the weekend so I better head over to the birthday thread and send my belated wishes.

PS. I must admit it feels a little weird having had Caden's party already but he hasn't yet turned one... hehe! Ideally we would have had it next weekend but a close friend of mine also has her birthday on Chrissy eve (she's Caden's birthday buddy) and she turns 30 this year so this coming weekend she is having her party and I thought there would be too many hangovers for people to get up and head out to a 1st birthday party on the Sunday LOL! And with it so busy yesterday I've already told DH no more kiddies in December LOL! All too hard with birthdays being so close to Christmas :D

Widget

15-12-2008, 12:06

I must admit it feels a little weird having had Caden's party already but he hasn't yet turned one...
I know what you mean! We had Becca's party yesterday, mentioned it when I dropped them off at day care this AM and the carers' like "oh! She's 1 now!!" I'm like, no, she will be on Friday... Maybe it'll remind the carer that she is NOT a baby (she is mine of course :D) and wants to be treated like the big kids...

She had a massive sleep in the morning - must be a growth spurt - then a short nap just before the guests arrived and went to bed early... She's been barely eating as well, maybe another tooth or two about to break??

She had a good time with the guests! Absolutely LOVED all her pressies!! The hit pressie was the ball pit from the groomsman!! He didn't know that Annabelle has a ball pit in her room - she got that for her 1st birthday! So naturally Annabelle was in Becca's ball pit all arvo! It's so cute! It's 1/2 the size of Annabelle's one and the balls are 1/2 the size as well!! :laughing:

I'm waiting until Friday to give her the activity table though - HAVE to open something on the actual day! Well receive... I'm going to set it up - we only have xmas paper and the only birthday wrap I can find is the little square bits in coles!! So on Thursday night I'll set it up for her ready for a big surprise! Then I can go hunting in the garage for her xmas pressie - I swear I put it with Annabelle's piano but I can't find it!! I might have to climb and do some digging in the boxes, which means DF moved it on me!! Don't know what I'm gonna do if I can't find her Santa pressie!!

Hi to all!! Sorry I've been so scarse, been trying to sort out the party and xmas parties start next weekend for us (thats why we did Becca's party yesterday, so there was no xmas stuff first) and I'm trying to find a reception venue so I can book it before the boost money somehow disappears on us!! :footinmouth:

brodiebunch

15-12-2008, 18:53

Laylas bday party pics
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=622757845&k=5ZCTZ354VZ2M5B1HRKWURW

sai

15-12-2008, 19:55

hiya all,
here's a few pics from the party (or really just a few pics of my fairy princess and one of the much improved second attempt at b'day cakes)
Hope everyone has a fantastic week :babydust2:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268523&l=bf335&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268522&l=a2900&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268519&l=53a9e&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268520&l=32d6d&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268521&l=96e0c&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268524&l=1a06e&id=541686787

pixiemum2

15-12-2008, 20:09

Sarah - Great pics and I love the little fairy wings. Max was given that little people bus about a year ago (for last christmas?). Isabelle LOVES it and I would say its her favourite toy.

Brodiebunch - When I clicked on your pic link it just took me to my inbox on my facebook page?????

Widget

15-12-2008, 20:31

Brodiebunch - When I clicked on your pic link it just took me to my inbox on my facebook page?????
Same

xlouxloux

15-12-2008, 21:23

Loving all the birthday photos! (i just went to Brodie's home page and they were there) such cute little bubbas we have!
Is everyone else as busy as me? gah it seems im shopping for someone elses present everyday, why cant i just get them all in one hit! :rolleyes:
Bought a new washing machine today, Stevens been borrowing his mums old one n it leeks everywhere n leaves washing powder on half the clothes, blerk! the move is so close even though we havent set a date hehe we just have to do it before stevens folks go back up North as they are helping with a van and extra hands.
Its the mothers group xmas party tomorrowwww exchanging pressies and eating nibblies, im in charge of bringing the frankfurts hehe it will be the first time everyones seen Alyssa walking. *proud moment* i cant believe how fast it happens, she hardly crawled today n is getting so fast already eeep

Brodie - love love loveeeeeee the look of those cakes! and looks like u had a lovely (very busy!) weekend. Layla and Oli are just gorgeous, they look like the best of friends hehe

Sai - lovely photos, Avari looks so grown up! gorgeous little thing. the cake looked like it turned out just great!

Sam - gosh was it a stinker on Sunday! sounds like u had a lovely day!! cant wait to see the piccies

Widget - sounds like Beccas party was a great success too! gotta love ball pits! Alyssa's is her fave too hehe

Sarah - how are things with ur dd going? im sure she will go through alot of emotions in the next few weeks. i had a big row with my dad a few yrs back hated him for yrs. very hard being a young girl with dad issues. but i had a fantastic mum who is my best friend and im sure u will be the same for Kenya.

Hope everyones going well!!!

alphafemale2901

16-12-2008, 05:37

Good morning lovely mummies

Koby and I are going to the mum and bubs Chrissy party today. I haven't seen those chickies and bubbas for ages due to one thing or another. Whatever moods have brought me down in the last weeks or so will surely dissolve after a visit with that bunch. I only hope the weather picks up a bit. Brrrrrrrr.

Laylas bday party pics
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=622757845&k=5ZCTZ354VZ2M5B1HRKWURW

Awesome cake Brodie. I didn't get redirected to my FB inbox, I got the pic straight away. However, I have added you as a friend. Hope thats cool with you.

hiya all,
here's a few pics from the party (or really just a few pics of my fairy princess and one of the much improved second attempt at b'day cakes)
Hope everyone has a fantastic week :babydust2:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268523&l=bf335&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268522&l=a2900&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268519&l=53a9e&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268520&l=32d6d&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268521&l=96e0c&id=541686787
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2268524&l=1a06e&id=541686787

So cute Sarah. Love the fairy wings.

Sarah - how are things with ur dd going? im sure she will go through alot of emotions in the next few weeks. i had a big row with my dad a few yrs back hated him for yrs. very hard being a young girl with dad issues. but i had a fantastic mum who is my best friend and im sure u will be the same for Kenya.

Things are going slowly with DD. She has gone to spend a couple of days at my parent's place. I probly haven't been helping much for a variety of reasons. So I'll compose myself for the next time I see her and try to caox her back out of her shell.

Hooroo darlings Amy, Sam, Sniper, Widget, Pixie, DJ, Katesmate and everyone. I hope everyone has a super day.

Gotta say I'm a bit jealous Sam of the weather you guys are having. Bring on Summer for Melbourne. :sunshine:

brodiebunch

16-12-2008, 07:00

:laughing:It took you to your inboxes as you are signed into to facebook.If you logout you will see them or better still become my friend:p

Widget

16-12-2008, 07:03

Need to know who you are for that Brodie!! :yes: :p

brodiebunch

16-12-2008, 07:20

Brodie Conway

brodiebunch

16-12-2008, 07:29

Layla had her 12month check at the CHN yesterday.She is finally above the 25th percentile :smiliedance: for both her corrected and normal age.In fact she is almost at the 50th:yelclap:.At one stage she was in the bottom 5th percentile:eek:.So here goes

9.2kg and chubby
73cm,but probably longer as she was screaming and wouldn't stretch out
Head a massive 48cm which is off the charts just like her bro's was.I had a massive head as a bub.

I never realised how sick she really was till yesterday and I looked back at her 5>8mnth pics.She was so yellow,gaunt and tiny.All because she couldn't poo.At 5mths she was the same size as my sisters 7 week old bub is now and he is just average.

Widget

16-12-2008, 08:11

Name rings a bell, I thought you were on my facebook already - I added you. So now, I have you, Sai and Alpha!!

:smiliedance: For Layla picking up with the stats!!

Right at this moment in time I CBF finding Bec's book to look, have to find it anyway as she's gotta get immunised this week or next...

OMG it's :noel: time next week!! I think maybe Annabelle has wandered into the garage, seen Becca's xmas pressie and moved it on me, so it's gonna be FUN finding it...

pixiemum2

16-12-2008, 08:32

Brodie - CHecked out the birthday pics. They are great. She looked like she and Oliver had a great time. What camera do you have? It takes a great pic. DH has bought me a new DSLR camera and has stashed it in a cupboard upstairs (unwrapped) for Christmas. Its taking all my willpower to not sneak up there and take a look!

Widget - Can I be your friend on facebook too :o? My full name is Bec Naffine if you want to look me up.
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We finally got the spa ripped out yesterday :smiliedance:. Took three hours and I am so glad it is gone. Now we have a big muddy hole that we need to fill in and pave over. Shouldn't be too hard. I'm a pro at paving ;). Unlike my poor handyman challenged husband!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1793774&l=00b86&id=729722742

I'm trying to get Isabelle's first year scrapbook done before her birthday so I can have it at her party. Need to get to the shops today to print some pics but I have to hand around for the guy to deliver the dirt to fill in the spa. Hopefully if he comes early enough I can still get out.

Hope everyone has a lovely day :D

Ys_Woman

16-12-2008, 17:38

Pixiemum2: That is one gorgeous hole Bec:yelclap:. Bet it will look even better filled in..lol. Nice to reclaim useable space. That scrapbook is a cool idea. I bought one for Dane but that is as far as it has gone so far..lol.

Sammilee: That is fantastic that so many ppl ended up coming. What a hot day..but nice in a park with a breeze. Bummer about the lack of pics but maybe others there took some they can give you..although not as good as what Leon can do no doubt. Sounds like Caden was well celebrated though. What will you do on his actual birthday?

Brodiebunch: I just love the little additions to the donut stack..all those Disney discs. It was such a unique cake:thumbsup:. I didn't sign in to see them and with each pic it brought up a message saying: ooops there must be a problem. I just ignored it and continued through them. Wow..your bubba's are growing up beautifully hon.
Glad to hear the burns are healing..the face is not the best place to be burnt.

xlouxloux: Wooohoo Alyssa!! Big walking girl! I loved the pics..looks like she had a big day and was well spoilt. Loved the Santa pic too (couldn't really see the bruise..much..lol). Gee but you two look alike.
So have you figured out the new washing machine? lol. When we bought ours we couldn't get it to work on the cold/cold setting. Upon reading the book it seems the water had to be a certain temp b4 the machine would work..so it has been on warm/cold ever since. Must be lovely to have some new white goods.
How did it go with the mother's group.

Sniper wolf: So what's for tea tonight? Been baking lately? Personally I have gone slack on it..went to Hungry's for tea last night..would have been much better homemade.
Know you were counting on having your df home for those two extra days..bummer he was called back in..bet he was unimpressed too. Hey I was thinking..bit dangerous to let him come to Canberra alone..very dangerous place..thinking you and Odette had best come with him:D.
The kids haven't made anything for Dane..think they are too caught up in making xmas stuff..but they will prolly make him a card. We aren't going all out on gifts..he doesn't have a clue..will be happy with the few cars we bought him and the pressies the relo's send.

Sai: Just loved the pictures..particularly Avari as a fairy..too cute..cake looked great too. Gee but she does look like a toddler..time is rushing by too fast. Loved the Santa pic too..gee but our bubs look so long and big now on Santa by comparison to last Christmas..*sigh*.

Widget: Another birthday put to rest. The ball pit sounds great. Have you had your boost yet? Hanging for mine. I understand you tucking some away toward your wedding before anything else..it can dwindled down without you even realising it..I guess that is why I booked the car service for the day the payment arrives.
Hope you find Becca's pressie..you must be really scratching your head..lol. Get down low and think like a 2yr old.

DJWebb: Woohoo to the full-time walking Madison. Language is a funny thing..once they crack the code they are off and running with a new word a day just about. Don't forget to write down her funny sayings..it's great to look back on.
Yahoo to the new fridge..is it a big one? Am seriously considering a chest freezer so I can buy bulk lots of things.

Alphafemale2901: :hugs:. Hope you had a great day today and a relaxing evening tonight.

Two more days til Dane's birthday. Won't be a big affair..but there will be a cake, some pressies and a birthday song..so all good. I have been dilligently putting him in the jolly jumper this week as I feel he needs the brain training to help with his physical milestones. He has started getting to his hands and knees now and attempting to pull himself up on the lounge, but not quite there yet. He can sit up from lying down really well now and sits in this funny position with one leg straight out and one at a 90 degree angle beside him. I think it helps him to then fall forward back to a crawling position. He will get there though..probably in no time flat..lol.

My father and his g/f of nine years came and spent some time with us. I so wish we lived closer to family and could enjoy those get-togethers more often. Oh well, thems the breaks.
Last week of school for the kids. Hanging out to get their report cards. Spoke with the principal today about their classes next year. I wasn't too happy with Lachlan's teacher this year..he doesn't believe in homework and that makes it hard to know what Lachlan needs further help with..no good waiting til reporting season to find out what I could have helped him with. Dependant upon the report results I may be looking at a new school for the pair of them next year.
Boost day tomorrow :smiliedance:..the car is going in for the biggest service ever..but at least we will be able to do our long haul journey at Easter next year in a safe car.
Still getting ready for Xmas. Haven't completed shopping or cards but all should be done by early next week.

Brittany is well. Another move..she is now living in Rocky and working at a pub, plus travelling an hour back to the servo to work half a day there (think she will get tired of that pretty soon though). She is living with a couple of Samoan guys who have some pretty strict house rules..the rent is cheap though..but she wants out into her own place when she has enough money.

Best dash away to get tea on the table. Can hear tummies rumbling in the background.

Hugs to all.
Amy

Widget

16-12-2008, 18:57

Yeah we got it last week... I organised a seamstress to measure me up last week and she pulled out at the last minute and I'm spewing coz the shoes I bought for the wedding were not exactly what I wanted, we were in a rush to get them only to have her text me she wasn't coming after I'd spoken to her 20 mins beforehand... I really need to find another one ASAP and order the dress, I'm running out of time! As long as the dress and the photographer are booked it's not as big a deal about the rest - it's a big deal, but not as big!! So far, we've purchased shoes for the wedding and spent over $1k of it - and the shoes were on sale so, under $60!!

I found Bec's b'day pressie, Annabelle had tried to play with it. She must have climbed into the moke and got crappy that she couldn't get it out and threw it between the moke and the garage wall... But, found it now!!

brodiebunch

16-12-2008, 19:26

Bec it is a Nikon D300.

Sammilee

17-12-2008, 00:01

OK, I am officially jealous of those that have been lucky enough to get a wonderful pic of their bubba with Santa :p

Yep, you guessed it, our trip to see Santa yesterday didn't go so well LOL! We did the thing where we backed Caden up to place him on Santa's lap. Well, as soon as Caden was placed on his lap he turned around and absolutely freaked! He clung onto me for dear life... silly sausage! So I held him and we chatted to Santa for a few moments and Caden seemed to settle down, but again when I went to place him on Santa's lap Caden freaked out. So with much urging from the lady taking the photos and exclaiming "why doesn't mum get in the photo as well" I seemed to find myself sitting on Santa's lap whilst holding onto Caden. What the? :eek: LOL!

So here is the final product. All I can say is thankfully I decided not to do my normal lazy thing and tie my hair back in a 'mummy pony tail' so at least I look half decent LOL. If only I had known earlier that I would have somehow found myself in the pic I would have put make-up on too! So excuse my 'al naturale' look LOL! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3112590261_551407b43a.jpg?v=0

PS. There has been talk that we may try our luck again next week and take Caden to see Santa one more time. Maybe second time lucky? LOL! :D

PPS. Is it just me or do you reckon Santa has a bit of a 'sleezy' look about him? He seems to have shifty eyes or something LOL! When I got the photo I had to make sure I could see both of his hands on the chair in case they happened to go 'wandering' during the photo session :laughing:

Sammilee

17-12-2008, 00:19

And just because I can, here's another pic of my lil' man. This is Caden's official Christmas 2008 pic. We used it in our Christmas cards this year. We just bought some of those cards where you can whack a pic in the front. Nothing flash but it seemed to be a hit with our family and friends, especially the 2 nannas, they luuuuuuuuuurved the card!

http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2008/12/cadens-xmas-photo-08.html

OK, enough from me for one night. I know I didn't get to personals but it's getting late here so I'm heading off to bed. I'll be back tomorrow to chat some more, I'll do some personals and also fill you all in about how Caden went with his very first full day of child care today.

Bye for now :wave:

alphafemale2901

17-12-2008, 05:26

Good morning everyone

The Christmas party yesty was really good fun. Koby had a ball and was really working the room socialising with the other babies.

I'm off to do the Christmas food shopping today with my mum. I'm gritting my teeth at the prospect of going out to the shops AGAIN, but I am looking forward to spending some time with my mum.

Layla had her 12month check at the CHN yesterday.She is finally above the 25th percentile :smiliedance: for both her corrected and normal age.In fact she is almost at the 50th:yelclap:.At one stage she was in the bottom 5th percentile:eek:.So here goes

9.2kg and chubby
73cm,but probably longer as she was screaming and wouldn't stretch out
Head a massive 48cm which is off the charts just like her bro's was.I had a massive head as a bub.

I never realised how sick she really was till yesterday and I looked back at her 5>8mnth pics.She was so yellow,gaunt and tiny.All because she couldn't poo.At 5mths she was the same size as my sisters 7 week old bub is now and he is just average.

Thats great news Brodie. Obviously the stuff that was troubling Layla earlier is well on its way to being a distant memory.

Alphafemale2901: :hugs:. Hope you had a great day today and a relaxing evening tonight.

It was awesome. Great to catch up with those chicks. I haven't seen them for ages.

Two more days til Dane's birthday. Won't be a big affair..but there will be a cake, some pressies and a birthday song..so all good.

I know, I know. Its on my calendar with a big circle around it. So very exciting.

Brittany is well. Another move..she is now living in Rocky and working at a pub, plus travelling an hour back to the servo to work half a day there (think she will get tired of that pretty soon though). She is living with a couple of Samoan guys who have some pretty strict house rules..the rent is cheap though..but she wants out into her own place when she has enough money.

Thats good to hear. So glad she didn't go to Brissy.

OK, I am officially jealous of those that have been lucky enough to get a wonderful pic of their bubba with Santa

Yep, you guessed it, our trip to see Santa yesterday didn't go so well LOL! We did the thing where we backed Caden up to place him on Santa's lap. Well, as soon as Caden was placed on his lap he turned around and absolutely freaked! He clung onto me for dear life... silly sausage! So I held him and we chatted to Santa for a few moments and Caden seemed to settle down, but again when I went to place him on Santa's lap Caden freaked out. So with much urging from the lady taking the photos and exclaiming "why doesn't mum get in the photo as well" I seemed to find myself sitting on Santa's lap whilst holding onto Caden. What the? :eek: LOL!

So here is the final product. All I can say is thankfully I decided not to do my normal lazy thing and tie my hair back in a 'mummy pony tail' so at least I look half decent LOL. If only I had known earlier that I would have somehow found myself in the pic I would have put make-up on too! So excuse my 'al naturale' look LOL! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3112590261_551407b43a.jpg?v=0

Never mind Sam. Its good to see a pic of you anyway.

PPS. Is it just me or do you reckon Santa has a bit of a 'sleezy' look about him? He seems to have shifty eyes or something LOL! When I got the photo I had to make sure I could see both of his hands on the chair in case they happened to go 'wandering' during the photo session

He looks a bit - 'I've just smoked two J's out the back before doing this gig'. Ewwwwww - sleezy Santa's - yuk.

And just because I can, here's another pic of my lil' man. This is Caden's official Christmas 2008 pic. We used it in our Christmas cards this year. We just bought some of those cards where you can whack a pic in the front. Nothing flash but it seemed to be a hit with our family and friends, especially the 2 nannas, they luuuuuuuuuurved the card!

http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2008/12/cadens-xmas-photo-08.html

And that one is just gorgeous. I have a few friends who gave me cards like that and I would like to do it too, but of course I have 3 kids to try and get in a cherry jolly type of pic. Maybe next year.

On the DD front. We spoke a bit last night. Not about how she's feeling about her bio-f though. I picked up her report and it was generally pretty good. We talked about that mainly, but at least we talked.

Its another revolting un-summers day here in Melbourne. My neighbour has the right idea I reckon; scrap the seasons altogether and just say its either a nice day or a yuk day.

Have a fabulous day everyone.

S. ♥ ♥ ♥

sniper wolf

17-12-2008, 06:00

PPS. Is it just me or do you reckon Santa has a bit of a 'sleezy' look about him? He seems to have shifty eyes or something LOL! When I got the photo I had to make sure I could see both of his hands on the chair in case they happened to go 'wandering' during the photo session :laughing:

He looks a bit - 'I've just smoked two J's out the back before doing this gig'. Ewwwwww - sleezy Santa's - yuk.

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

I'm killin myself here, slapping the leg and all. Looks like a filthy ol drunk/serial killer (look at those eyes) got himself a gig as santa this year. god that's funny. Promise to post our pic, when we get it, so you can laugh at our santa too.

you and Caden look great though sammilee- I think the clean cut nice aspect of the two of you highlight santa's seediness even more.

pixiemum2

17-12-2008, 08:16

Pixiemum2: That is one gorgeous hole Bec. Bet it will look even better filled in..lol. Nice to reclaim useable space. That scrapbook is a cool idea. I bought one for Dane but that is as far as it has gone so far..lol. Thanks Amy, I'm proud of the hole :laughing:. Its 2/3 filled in now. Have to get a bike pump today to pump up the wheel on the wheelbarrow then I'll do the rest today and start on the paving :smiliedance:.

Bec it is a Nikon D300.Thanks Brodie. I think the Nikon D300 is a bit more expensive that what DH was planning to spend but who knows hey?

OK, I am officially jealous of those that have been lucky enough to get a wonderful pic of their bubba with Santa

Yep, you guessed it, our trip to see Santa yesterday didn't go so well LOL! We did the thing where we backed Caden up to place him on Santa's lap. Well, as soon as Caden was placed on his lap he turned around and absolutely freaked! He clung onto me for dear life... silly sausage! So I held him and we chatted to Santa for a few moments and Caden seemed to settle down, but again when I went to place him on Santa's lap Caden freaked out. So with much urging from the lady taking the photos and exclaiming "why doesn't mum get in the photo as well" I seemed to find myself sitting on Santa's lap whilst holding onto Caden. What the? LOL!

So here is the final product. All I can say is thankfully I decided not to do my normal lazy thing and tie my hair back in a 'mummy pony tail' so at least I look half decent LOL. If only I had known earlier that I would have somehow found myself in the pic I would have put make-up on too! So excuse my 'al naturale' look LOL!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3112590261_551407b43a.jpg?v=0

PS. There has been talk that we may try our luck again next week and take Caden to see Santa one more time. Maybe second time lucky? LOL!

PPS. Is it just me or do you reckon Santa has a bit of a 'sleezy' look about him? He seems to have shifty eyes or something LOL! When I got the photo I had to make sure I could see both of his hands on the chair in case they happened to go 'wandering' during the photo session Great pic but I'm sorry Caden wouldn't co-operate. I didn't even attempt Santa photo's after Max's reaction to him last year! He was so traumatised! Yes Santa doesn't really look right does he? He looks like he is enjoying having a pretty young lass sitting on his lap :shame:.

And just because I can, here's another pic of my lil' man. This is Caden's official Christmas 2008 pic. We used it in our Christmas cards this year. We just bought some of those cards where you can whack a pic in the front. Nothing flash but it seemed to be a hit with our family and friends, especially the 2 nannas, they luuuuuuuuuurved the card!

http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2008/12/cadens-xmas-photo-08.html

OK, enough from me for one night. I know I didn't get to personals but it's getting late here so I'm heading off to bed. I'll be back tomorrow to chat some more, I'll do some personals and also fill you all in about how Caden went with his very first full day of child care today.

Bye for now He looks a lot like you in this pic.
_____________________________________

Busy day today. Just about to head off to the shops to get a bike pump for the wheelbarrow and some scrapbooking stuff. Then home for Isabelle's nap then off to the city to pick up my scrapbooking kit off a girlfriend then home for naps again. Hopefully I can get some scrapbooking done this evening as I'll have my kit. I was so knackered last night that I couldn't be bothered.

Both the kids are in the sandpit so I better go supervise or I'm sure Max will try and bury Isabelle :rolleyes:.

sniper wolf

17-12-2008, 09:58

Sniper wolf: So what's for tea tonight? Been baking lately? Personally I have gone slack on it..went to Hungry's for tea last night..would have been much better homemade.

I wish we had more takeaways closer. Frankly i'm a bit sick of making all the meals. Last nigth was just a tomato pasta sauce with fresh parmesan and spaghetti. Nothing special just a good nutritious cheap meal. Didnt have much in the house! I did recently make apotato and pea curry that worke dout well. oh and i made a quiche 2 days ago.

Know you were counting on having your df home for those two extra days..bummer he was called back in..bet he was unimpressed too. Hey I was thinking..bit dangerous to let him come to Canberra alone..very dangerous place..thinking you and Odette had best come with him:D.

well he's off now although is ou at the moment attending a graduation for his students and doing some xmas shopping while he is in town child free. I think he wil buy out joint gift this year- the guitar hero bundle (includes drums, guitar and mic)- that should be fun. I have assigned him the task of being chief buyer for Odette for xmas as I dont want him to be left out of getting her stuff. He really likes shopping for toys, books etc.

The kids haven't made anything for Dane..think they are too caught up in making xmas stuff..but they will prolly make him a card. We aren't going all out on gifts..he doesn't have a clue..will be happy with the few cars we bought him and the pressies the relo's send.

yeah good idea, i think we will be limiting ittoo as she has got a lot fo stuff and she won't really know about presents this year (moreos than last year though!) so far we have 2 books bought - 'sometimes i like to curl up in a ball' and 'meg mog and og'. that's it. I also have 4 presents for vasrious family members as well. Just got to get in there and clean up the rest.

what's on your xmas list Amy?

in fact- what is on everyone's xmas list this year?

Still getting ready for Xmas. Haven't completed shopping or cards but all should be done by early next week.

well it'd want to be finished by then, wouldnt it?

Ys_Woman

17-12-2008, 15:17

I'm killin myself here, slapping the leg and all. Looks like a filthy ol drunk/serial killer (look at those eyes) got himself a gig as santa this year.
Perhaps he is on a work release program from the local prison..counts toward early parole :laughing:

Amy:)

Ys_Woman

17-12-2008, 15:48

I did recently make apotato and pea curry ooh..now I want some of that! Or samosas..yumbo..now I'm hungry! lol.

I have assigned him the task of being chief buyer for Odette for xmas Awesome idea:thumbsup:. I told dh he needs to take a couple of bucks and do the same this year. He has a few times in the past and always brings back something I hadn't considered but the kids end up loving.
P.S. I noted that you totally blew off my suggestion about your df needing to be escorted to Canberra in January..hmmm? hmmm? hmmm?:detective:.

what's on your xmas list Amy? Jeepers, if you mean for me personally..well there is that food vacuum sealer I have had my eye on for five years..other than that I don't need or want for anything to be totally honest.
The kids will get one of those round trampolines and a few things I have been squirrelling away all year; Brittany will get money as I think she could really do with it atm; and Dane will get a china piggy bank..all my kids got great piggybanks in their first year of life..a lovely keepsake. Not sure what else. Frankly he has so many hand-me-down toys and the commercial stuff in Kmart is pretty uninspiring..will keep looking though.

So what's on your wish list Jackie?

well it'd want to be finished by then, wouldnt it?
hehehe..you don't know me then..I have occassionally sent parcels a few days after xmas:yes:..lol.

Hugs to you and Odette,
Amy.
P.S. Dane's got a book shaped parcel to open tomorrow:D.
Will post after he opens it.

Ys_Woman

17-12-2008, 16:12

Sam: Totally gorgeous pic of Caden hon. Just lovely. No wonder the nanna's are puffing out their chests:D. I want to agree with Bec and say he looks just like you..but I am leaning toward him looking like Leon *ducks as Sam throws a shoe*..lol. What do you think?

Alpha: Any conversation is good conversation when it comes to teenagers. Hopefully the less threatening topics will open the way for her to share her feelings with you when the time is right. :hugs::hugs:. Gee but I hate her bio father's guts and I don't even know the guy personally.

Bec: How's your scrapbooking coming along? Wish I had a natural talent for it but looks like I will have to check out other ppl's pages and rip off a few ideas..lol.
Store Santa's are notorious for looking creepy. Years ago a friend and I were checking out the newly taken pic of her dd with Santa and for a split second both of us thought that Santa had put his hand down the girl's trouser leg and out through the bottom:eek:..certainly looked like that..but upon closer inspection realised her pants and the cuff of his glove were the same colour and had blended. :laughing:..thank goodness!
Hope you get your wheelbarrow going.

Dh has taken the car for the big service today *thank you charitable government for giving us the money*.
The kids got their report cards today and after reading them I confirmed that they will be celebrating Christmas this year, complete with presents:D. They did me proud..oh, and themselves too of course..hehehe (living vicariously). Beats the days of hanging my head while Brittany's teacher ranted on and on about how hopeless she was and moaning, "After all I've done for her!"
Does anyone else with older kids find their stomach in a knot as they open the report envelope?

Best dash..boybee is singing from his cot.

Hugs,
Amy

alphafemale2901

18-12-2008, 10:31

Morning chicks

Its another un-glorious day in Melbourne. I swear I'm getting seasonal affective disorder from the summer we're having.

Found out today that I don't have full-blown haemochromotosis afterall. I only have one gene but that still results in me having an over-saturation of iron. Anyway, the good news is I don't have to have blood taken every week for two years, only 4-5 times a year from now on. I'm pretty stoked abut that.

Alpha: Any conversation is good conversation when it comes to teenagers. Hopefully the less threatening topics will open the way for her to share her feelings with you when the time is right. :hugs::hugs:. Gee but I hate her bio father's guts and I don't even know the guy personally.

Yeah I hate his guts big time. Kenya is feeling much better today. We've been out together and had breakfast.

Dh has taken the car for the big service today *thank you charitable government for giving us the money*.

Woot woot for K-Rudd money. It took care of a few bills and the remainder of Christmas for us.

:smiliedance:

The kids got their report cards today and after reading them I confirmed that they will be celebrating Christmas this year, complete with presents:D. They did me proud..oh, and themselves too of course..hehehe (living vicariously). Beats the days of hanging my head while Brittany's teacher ranted on and on about how hopeless she was and moaning, "After all I've done for her!"
Does anyone else with older kids find their stomach in a knot as they open the report envelope?

Yes I am always nervous about Kenya's reports. This end of year one wasn't too shocking, but she certainly isn't the studious little teacher's pet anymore, like she was in primary school.

Its a special day for a BH baby boy today. I won't mention any names here, but don't forget to check the birthday thread today girls.

Ok I better push off and get some things around the house done.

Have a ripper day everyone. :flowerz:

Ys_Woman

18-12-2008, 17:29

Alpha: Lovely to hear that Kenya is feeling more herself today.

Well..Dane went and did it..went and turned 1. Peta invited herself over for an impromptu birthday party..such a cool chicky as we prolly wouldn't have done anything otherwise. Dane thoroughly enjoyed some chocolate iced donuts and snowball marshmallows..all that sugar must have been a shock to his system..he went straight to sleep when our visitors left.
He now has a lovely collection of cars and trucks..he picked one up this morning and started saying brrrm brrrm ..such a boy!
Love the book Jackie and Odette..Dane said to say thank you very much:hugs:. As to the other goodies in the parcel..well, we cooked up the snake but it was really rubbery quite frankly...and how do you think we are going to feed 5 on that measly dehydrated chicken you sent:laughing:. As to your suggestion that I get over my fear of death adders and learn to love them..just aint gonna happen...but if they stay in their habitat I am quite happy to 'live and let live':yes:.

Best dash out to finish shopping.
Hugs to all.
Amy:)

DJWebb

18-12-2008, 19:11

Happy thursay girls..just a quickie from me today.
I have scanned through the last 2 pages and will get to personalls hopefully tomorrow, or saturday!

My kids got their reports yesterday and they all did so well! they always do..but its special everytime! I love seeing all their good reports...knowing they are doing what they should be..makes me so proud :cloud9:

Well...Madisons birthday is tomorrow...originally we were not going to have a party...but as a last minute thing we decided to have a smallish one..will have my 2 sil's and their beautiful little boys! should be lots of fun! I bought Madison a beautiful red princess dress from cotton on kids yesterday to wear tomorrow...its so lovely! I tried it on her today and it was just perfect. I will make sure to get lots of pictures!

Got all my shopping done, all presents wrapped and we are ready for christmas! Just have to go pre order the turkey! Got DH some nice headphones, a new hat, and a dvd burner..probably wil also get him a new mp3 player. Im getting a nice new mobile phone and a new hair straightner!(a good expensive one!)

Ok...Ill be back tomorrow night with pics and personalls...and probably a little cry cause my little princess isnt a baby anymore :hissy:

sai

19-12-2008, 00:22

had the big 12month check today, sky eyes is doing fine :D
weight 9.4kg (just below 50th percentile)
height 78cm (just below 95th percentile)
so basically she is tall and skinny (unfortunately she gets that from her dad & not me-bummer) all appears to be fine, I was a bit concerned that she still has no teeth but was told not to worry that lots of bubs don't get them till after they are one??? anyway she happily performed, the nurse said can she point & she pointed straight at her and babbled and smiled, can she clap and she claped her hands, can she say words, yes she can say mum, she said mem, she can say dad, she said dad etc... like I had trained her or something??? Good girl, she would never do that if I looked at her and said say mum :laughing:
shots are booked for next week :no: I hate them but oh well thought I'd get them out of the way before christmas.
Hope everyone is having a good week and that the :noel:christmas shopping is going well.:babydust2:

alphafemale2901

19-12-2008, 06:41

Good morning ladies and recent yearlings or almost yearlings

Amy - I saw the pics. Very cute little chocky faced boy. I hope he had a wonderful day, and I hope you did too. ♥ ♥ ♥

DJ & Widget - big days for your families too today. I hope everyone has a splendid day at your ends too. ♥ ♥ ♥

Sai - Great stats hun, and what a clever girl you have.

Today is Koby's final swimming lesson for 2008. I plan to get him out at the local pools over summer; if summer ever happens in my neck of the woods.

Anyway hello to everyone. I hope Friday is a ripper for yuz.

pixiemum2

19-12-2008, 13:23

Hi ladies,

Just a quick one.
We took the kids in the city to see Father Christmas this morning. Everything was ok until I tried putting them on his lap. Major screaming fest. Father Christmas was really good though and was chatting away and didn't seem bothered. He did manage to get out of Max what he wanted for Christmas which I didn't think was possible. We then went and had a look at the train ride display but of course Max wouldn't go on it. I have some pics but they are on MIL's camera as my batteries were flat (after just charging them up :banghead:).

The rest of the pavers got delivered 10 minutes after I got home. Phew that was close. So I can finish off the paving either today or tomorrow :smiliedance:.

Tonight I am heading into the city by myself to get DH his present (some bike riding gear) and get Max a little gift from his Grandma (she sent money and asked me to buy him something). God the kids are going to be so spoilt this Christmas. MIL can't stop buying things :shame:.

Best be off, I'll try and do personals next time I pop on.

Bec

sniper wolf

19-12-2008, 19:44

Hi ladies,The rest of the pavers got delivered 10 minutes after I got home. Phew that was close. So I can finish off the paving either today or tomorrow .

wow industrious. I need to learn about paving as we have some concrete that is in dire need of being thrown to the tip. I'd ideally love a little decky thing out the back door. But some other areas need paving too. maybe an adult ed course might do it. anyway that's entirely impressive your effort there.

P.S. I noted that you totally blew off my suggestion about your df needing to be escorted to Canberra in January..hmmm? hmmm? hmmm?.

yeah I did didn't I? Don't see me hanging around all day every day (he's there for 5 days) while he's off at this course 9-5 everyday. I guess I could have a look around, never been there and visit a hubber. But I dont think the tming s right for this one. Still if it was, I'd be keen to meet up and check out little Dane.

Vaccum sealer? oh come on there must be something else you'd like?

So what's on your wish list Jackie?guitar hero world tour. it is sitting in our hallway luckily- hard to get at the moment. it has guitar, drums and a mic. can't wait for xmas day, well night, to have a go of it - unless i'm in bed by 7pm ! shall be a busy day that one I think.

DF has been on holidays this week and everyday has been very busy with us running around to get stuff or do stuff. today we finished off getting odette's xmas present- we;ve run with a little ride on thing- diego theme as it looked better than the others.
here's apic of it:
http://charleston.craigslist.org/bab/948882774.html
we also got a paddington bear and we have 2 books as well. that will do her I think this year.:yes:

Morning chicks

Its another un-glorious day in Melbourne. I swear I'm getting seasonal affective disorder from the summer we're having.

I hear ya! my god I hear ya! been better the last coupla days but I still have the elctric b;anket heating the bed before i get in it tonight. MAN! this sh!ts me up the freakin wall this.

Found out today that I don't have full-blown haemochromotosis afterall. I only have one gene but that still results in me having an over-saturation of iron. Anyway, the good news is I don't have to have blood taken every week for two years, only 4-5 times a year from now on. I'm pretty stoked abut that.yes that is GREAT news. were you already doing this or was this something you might have had to do?

Love the book Jackie and Odette..Dane said to say thank you very much:hugs:. As to the other goodies in the parcel..well, we cooked up the snake but it was really rubbery quite frankly...and how do you think we are going to feed 5 on that measly dehydrated chicken you sent. As to your suggestion that I get over my fear of death adders and learn to love them..just aint gonna happen...but if they stay in their habitat I am quite happy to 'live and let live'.

Best dash out to finish shopping.
Hugs to all.
Amy

ha yeah. glad you like the book. The snake and the chook balloon (ours was a dud by the way had a hole in it- hope yours was ok!) were last minute silly things. Hope he didnt already have the book. Wanted something bright and fresh. He looked like he had a great day with that cake.

Got all my shopping done, all presents wrapped and we are ready for christmas! Just have to go pre order the turkey! Got DH some nice headphones, a new hat, and a dvd burner..probably wil also get him a new mp3 player. Im getting a nice new mobile phone and a new hair straightner!(a good expensive one!)

wow organised, well done.

I picked up a ham today. still have 5 gifts to acquire.

had the big 12month check today, sky eyes is doing fine :D
weight 9.4kg (just below 50th percentile)
height 78cm (just below 95th percentile)
so basically she is tall and skinny (unfortunately she gets that from her dad & not me-bummer) all appears to be fine, I was a bit concerned that she still has no teeth but was told not to worry that lots of bubs don't get them till after they are one??? anyway she happily performed, the nurse said can she point & she pointed straight at her and babbled and smiled, can she clap and she claped her hands, can she say words, yes she can say mum, she said mem, she can say dad, she said dad etc... like I had trained her or something??? Good girl, she would never do that if I looked at her and said say mum :laughing:

wow good measurements there, I have no idea what odette is stats wise, am thinking of going in to see at one point, we dont have to report in to the CHN people until 18 months.

ok going to bank this mother before it magically goes, i really couldnt cope with that action.

sniper wolf

19-12-2008, 19:49

oh yeah tried to get her santa pic done today 3 x but there were queues in 2 of those times and then in harvey norman he wasnt even there. only on weekends i think. so i will TRY to get a pic done before xmas but if it doesnt work, oh well, i wont bust a gut trying to do it.:xmas:

tommorrow is a huge one- we go swimming in the morning , it is also my mother's birthday and we also have an invite to a 1st birthday party as well. Dunno how we wil pack all that in as well as sleeps. man another day run ragged! when does it end people? 18, 21 years?

sniper wolf

19-12-2008, 19:54

oh yeah and hi to everyone I missed/reading this- I hope your days are not too busy and your bubs are happy!:D

DJWebb

20-12-2008, 12:52

yswoman- YAY for getting your car serviced..thats somthing we need to do as well! An YAY for good school reports! Great reports here as well from alll my kids:)

alpha- goo news that you dont have t have your blood taken so often!

yswoman - Glad Dane had such a great birthday!

sai- great stats!! Madison isnt due for a checkup with the health nurse until 18 months, so we will find out then her height and weight but Im guessing she aroun 10 kilos. going to take her for her needles after the new year.

alpha- thanks, we had a wonderful day!

pixie- sorry the trip to see santa didnt turn out well...all of my kids have been scared of santa...but they love him from a distance! YAY great news about the paving!
Have fun finishing your xmas shopping. everyone in my house is getting spoilt this year..we went a bit overboard with it :p

sniper- We dont even do pics with santa...my kids always cry, so I just gave up..it seems like more trouble then its worth with my kids..:rolleyes:

sounds like you are very busy...I know how you feel...we always have somthing to do..and when does it end? haha probably never!

Hi to everyone else..

Ok...We survived Madisons 1st birthday party! It was wonderful! we had pass the parcel, water balloons, pizza lots of snacks and cake! the kids had a great time...Madison was only interested in my little nephew Ethan...she loves him sooo much! She wouldnt leave his side, and she was very upset when he went home! it was very cute!

Im still trying to accept she has to grow up (like they all do) she is my little baby princess and the time is just flying by! really this last year went by way to fast!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Mady...and Alpha thanks for the parcel swap gift..the book was Gorgeous! Madison loves books they are her favorite! Here is a few pics from her party. :flowerz:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108614&l=0b9bc&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108612&l=ed49e&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108613&l=29227&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108641&l=8948f&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108614&l=0b9bc&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108611&l=a6100&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108610&l=db6ca&id=615586763

alphafemale2901

21-12-2008, 07:00

Good morning chicks and your bubbles

I have nothing planned for the day, which is awesome, but I'm sure someone will impose on me for some sort of assistance throughout the day. It is the way of motherhood. In fact I've been asking Miss K. to clean up her room in preparation for Christmas and the onslaught on new things she'll have to put in it, so today I'm going to lean on her a bit more and even offer my help. The last time she didn't clean her room I did it while she was away (ouch !!!). It took me 6 hours, but it was sparkling by the time I was finished.

I hear ya! my god I hear ya! been better the last coupla days but I still have the elctric b;anket heating the bed before i get in it tonight. MAN! this sh!ts me up the freakin wall this.

Finally the sun has come out and its kinda glorious. Its only mid-twenties, which is what I like. Anything over 30 and I start to feel blah. I still put the heater on overnight because it really chill-down at night, and my electric blanket is like me other life-partner. It will be on most of the time unless the house gets hot.

oh yeah tried to get her santa pic done today 3 x but there were queues in 2 of those times and then in harvey norman he wasnt even there. only on weekends i think. so i will TRY to get a pic done before xmas but if it doesnt work, oh well, i wont bust a gut trying to do it.:xmas:

You really have to get in early don't ya'. I hope you are able to get one done somewhere though.

tommorrow is a huge one- we go swimming in the morning , it is also my mother's birthday and we also have an invite to a 1st birthday party as well. Dunno how we wil pack all that in as well as sleeps. man another day run ragged! when does it end people? 18, 21 years?

Wow - two chickies about town huh. I don't think once you have kids the run-ragged feeling ever goes away. Afterall, they may grow up, but they are always our babies right. :yes:

Ok...We survived Madisons 1st birthday party! It was wonderful! we had pass the parcel, water balloons, pizza lots of snacks and cake! the kids had a great time...Madison was only interested in my little nephew Ethan...she loves him sooo much! She wouldnt leave his side, and she was very upset when he went home! it was very cute!

Im still trying to accept she has to grow up (like they all do) she is my little baby princess and the time is just flying by! really this last year went by way to fast!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Mady...and Alpha thanks for the parcel swap gift..the book was Gorgeous! Madison loves books they are her favorite! Here is a few pics from her party. :flowerz:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108614&l=0b9bc&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108612&l=ed49e&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108613&l=29227&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108641&l=8948f&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108614&l=0b9bc&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108611&l=a6100&id=615586763

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1108610&l=db6ca&id=615586763

I'm glad Madison had a great birthday, and you're so very welcome for the book. I'm glad she likes it.

Great photos of your gorgeous girl too.

Koby's birthday is coming around fast too. :smiliedance:

I didn't think he'd be anywhere near walking for his birthday, but in the last couple of days he's taken 4 consecutive steps in a row. He could probably go further but he gets so excited and rushes it and then ends up falling into my arms. Anyway, no pressure on the little K-man. I'm happy for him to walk whenever he's ready.

Happy Sunday to yuz. Since the weather is nice we might go and check out the annual Chrissy Carolling thingy that happens in my parent's street tonight. One of the neighbours chucks on a sausage sizzle and a big lights display and the Salvos come around and sing Chrissy songs. Its quite a groovy affair. The only other Carols night I was considering around here was charging $2 to get in. WTF??? I don't think Jesus would agree with that eh. ;)

Have a great day everyone. I hope the weather where you are is lovely and that you're able to slip in at least a little bit of chill-ax time for yourselves.

Ys_Woman

21-12-2008, 08:32

Sick sick sick..Have posted some happy belated birthdays, sorry I missed them.
Thurs night I came down with gastro ..Dane got hit by a nasty cold the same day, and Lachlan got the gastro on Friday arvo (he is uncanny.. his illnesses always wait til Friday after school to hit:yes:).Thinking of trying solids today but not particularly hungry..still feeling weak. Poor Dane is choked up and miserable night and day..and now hubby, our carer for these days (who gave up his work mini-golf function to nurse us) is starting to get the throat and cough. :gloomy:
Just gotta be better for Christmas!!!

Hope everyone else is keeping well. Disinfect your screen after reading.
Amy:)

alphafemale2901

21-12-2008, 15:35

DJWebb

21-12-2008, 16:45

alpha- Koby may suprise you and start really walking in the next few days! Madison started taking steps and a week later was full on walking and is fast approaching running :eek:

Have fun with the christmas carols...sounds lovely!

yswoman- you poor girl! Hope you all feel better soon..I have been feeling a bit under the weather...just tired really..I think I have run myself a bit ragged with all the shopping and the birthday party, Im glad DH is on holiday for the next 3 weeks.

Hi to everyone else.

oh only 4 days til' christmas :xmastree: I am soo ready!

xlouxloux

21-12-2008, 20:38

Hello ladiesssssssss! Gosh it feels like its been ages since i posted! Alots been going on been very busy and by the time Alyssa goes to sleep im buggered and just feel like being a lazy log on the couch. Last week we had our mothers group xmas party which was really fun, secret santa present swap and lots of yummy food, Weds was the final gymbaroo for the yr and santa made a special visit hehe (no tears! woohoo) Thurs my bestie came over for lunch and a playdate for the bubs which was nice, last few weeks we've been out so it was good that they got to play on the floor instead of just seeing each other in the pram lol. Then it was late night shopping getting the last min presents (all finished now!) n Fri was meant to be swimming but we slept in :o hehe.
Yesterday Steven and I went to his and did a big clean up and moved his bed into the spare room and the computer set up into there too so i can move my (our) bed into the big room and Alyssa will go into the old office. Then we went furniture shopping and managed to get some great bargains.
7pce dining suit, entertainment unit and 3 wardrobes came to just under $1300 i didnt think we would get everything we wanted but luckily it was all there in the same shop too lol nothing too flash but it will suit us perfect!
Moving next weekend but have been taking some things over the past few days so it will hopefully just be the big things and setting it all up.

Alyssa is doing well, 3rd toothie popped out the other day and the 4th will be here in a week im guessing hehe. Shes walking like a pro now, falls on her tooshie a bit but gets back up straight away n keeps going. She follows me EVERYWHERE lol is forever getting things and bringing them to me from all over the house.

Sam - not long nowwwww, hows the lil dude doing? Love the pic on the xmas cards he has such a bright cheery face hehe

Amy - hope u all feel better soon!!! what a bum getting sick now :( Im finally over mine i think its just the time of yr, everyones burning out. :hugs:

Sarah - i think theres every chance Koby will be walking before his bday, they just take off sometimes hehe Alyssa didnt though, she was taking steps for a month before she finally walked fully. they like to keep us waiting hehe.

DJ - love the photos, what a lil cutie! looks like she had a lot of fun. yay for the good report cards, crazy thinking thats what i have to look forward to hehe seems like a lifetime away!

Bec - is the paving finished? u go girl! i got tired after 10mins of packing today hehe. looking forward to seeing the santa pics hehe

Jackie - hope u manage to get the santa pic before Thursday! but if not oh wellll heheh Guitar hero world tour - jealousssssss id love to have that hehe looks like so much fun

Okie dokie im done! hope everyones had a good weekend! Im off to Goomaling on Weds till Fri so hopefully ill make it on before to wish everyone a merry christmas! :)

pixiemum2

22-12-2008, 08:46

Hi ladies,

Crazy weekend. How was everyone else's?

I finshed the paving, Isabelle's scrapbook and the Christmas shopping!
Here's a pic of the paved over hole (how exciting :rolleyes:). We are going to get a market umbrella and hopefully a small two seat table and chairs for out there so it will look really nice.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1823493&l=d3d31&id=729722742

I just realised last night that Boo is going to have four days of opening presents :eek:. Christmas day, the 27th when her grandma and aunty get here, the 28th at her birthday party and on the 30th which is her actual birthday. She is going to be so spoilt!

Best get off the computer and give the kids some attention

Bec :wave:

xlouxloux

22-12-2008, 11:04

that is some damn impressive paving there Bec! seriously doesnt even look like there was a hole before.
U make us look bad, well me anyways! even though i spent yrs watching my dad put extensions on our old house im still rubbish with home improvments :( hehe must remember to take a course one day as DF is hopeless too :laughing:

Hope everyones having a good dayyyyyy my new dining suit is getting delivered to stevens in half n hr n alyssa only went down for her nap 15mins ago so it will be a short one this morning!

luv luv yasssss

sniper wolf

22-12-2008, 17:28

Bec- wow you're a champion with the paving job! It looks flawless.

loulou- hope you had a fun day, sounds tiring though!

DJ and Amy- get well soon! No fun at all.

alpha- yeah ditto -summer has hit here bigtime over the last few days. today was very hot, still is in fact at almost 6:30pm. got all windows open. silly me is about to sit down to the last night's (curry) pie leftovers- it is with salad though.

had a very welcomed quite coupla days at home. was so busy last wekk it has been good t lay low and not do much at home. I think Odette apreciated it too. Tommorrow though we recommence running around as i still have a few presents to buy. Think i will make an early morning trip by myself to get a couple done quickly.

Odette has gone back to faithfully waking at 5am every morning again. Luckily for Df I am a morning person so I am ostensibly awake from the first squeak whereas he can sleep through it or get back to sleep easily. I decided just to get up this morning and get on with it and so DF scored a sleep in. Unfortunately for me, if he decides to return the favour I can rarely get back to sleep.:rolleyes:

Anyway hello to everyone else and hope everyone is going well (or getting better) out there!:snow:

Ys_Woman

22-12-2008, 20:02

Bec: Awesome paving job!! Great useable space now.:thumbsup:. Four days of pressie opening sounds like a bonus..lol.

Sniper: Yep..you've just gotta come with your df..would enjoy hooking up and hanging out with ya!

Lou: Good job making the money stretch that far. Enjoy your new furniture. Hugs to A.

Alpha: :hugs:. Koby's gonna be running before you know it!

DJ: Have you taken the kids for the obligatory drive around the neighbourhood looking at lights? We have checked out a few streets but saving the major players til Wed night.

Feel like cr4p. Spent all night at hospy again with boybee. No oxygen this time just ventolin and steroids..and they want me to find a Paed so we can get an asthma/bronch plan in place.:gloomy:. So hoping to avoid that..but what can you do.
He has lost a little weight according to the scales at the hospital..only a hundred or so grams but I can see it. Wanna get some more condition on him. He still isn't crawling, isn't walking etc..but he wants to stand all the time now and if we stand him up against furniture he happily cruises (bit awkwardly but gets there..and gets to the remotes that's for sure..lol). He can hang there for ages before falling to his bum/knees. He is just starting to grip our clothes or the furniture above his head and try hard to pull himself up. I have stopped worrying about his milestones for the moment because of that..can see it is coming.

Hubby still crook with same cold as Dane. Lachie and I on the mend but Selia just coming down with gastro today *yuk*. I have rung our xmas guests and put off our get together til the week after...I literally worry I won't be able to stomach the cooking:yes:. Not to worry..will still have a great day, just very quiet.
Got the kids tramp and it is stashed in the garage. Sorting out the treasures hidden in the top of my wardrobe tonight (things I squirrelled away all year)..just checking I am giving a fairly even amount to each.
Sent off all my cards and parcels *woohoo* so ppl will actually get their pressies b4 xmas this year..lol.

Hugs to all I didn't get to, and to those whom we have lost along the way like Katesmate:wave:.
If you/or I don't get back in before the big day HAVE A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Hugs,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

22-12-2008, 20:25

P.S...almost forgot..
Sam: Thank you so much for the card for Dane's birthday:hugs:. So very thoughtful.

and Alpha: for the Chrissy card:hugs:.

mwah,
Amy:)

xlouxloux

22-12-2008, 22:16

Amy - aww so sorry to hear u were back at the hosp with Dane. Hopefully a paed can help get some answers, preventions etc. Poor little mite! It sounds like hes definatly finding his own way to get to things he wants though, taking his own time :) He's had a few rough trots so of course they will effect when he does things. :hugs: to u all. How typical to get sick now, bah humbug! hopefully u will all feel better miraculously for xmas day hehe

Jackie - very tiring! put together Alyssa's wardrobe this arvo, stupid bl00dy flat packs! hehe aw thats nice of u to let DH sleep in, i let steven sleep in on Sun cos he had a whinge about having earlies this week lol pfts to that i say. im still raking in the 'i did it for months by myself' lol :o hope shopping isnt too busy for u tomorrow morn!

AFM - we won netballlll woot so very tireds now though. glad its over for a few weeks got so much to do itll be nice to have one less thing to worry about hehe.
Have a good Tuesday everyoneeeeeeeee

Sammilee

23-12-2008, 01:58

Howdy everyone :wave:

Wow-wee, it's the 23rd December already, just 2 more sleeps until the big jolly man in red *hopefully* visits us all :D. And only 1 more sleep until my baby turns 1!!! :eek: Flippin' heck and doody-do!!! Please, someone, anyone, tell me where that last year has gone, 'coz I really REALLY wanna get it back LOL! I know that we have been celebrating the 1st birthdays of some gorgeous December bubs, but it really has just dawned on me that my baby, my lil' Mr C, is gonna be 1 in a matter of hours. Just blows my mind... and of course makes me reminisce :D. I've just spent the past half hour or so trolling thru DH's blog looking at old posts when I was pg and we were counting down the days til our lil' man arrived. Lots of photos were taken documenting my growing belly. Wow! When I look at some of the pics I can't believe that my belly got so big LOL! Just in case you're curious >>>

Here I am @ 14 weeks http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2007/06/sammis-little-lump.html

Again @ 24 weeks with a comparison to the 14 week shot... my goodness what a difference 10 weeks makes LOL http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2007/10/growin-boy.html

And @ 34 weeks (can you see a theme happening here? LOL) http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2007/11/34-weeks.html

And here's Caden's debut during his 20 week scan http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2007/08/our-boy.html

DH did take some pics of me the night before Caden decided to arrive. Talk about cutting it close, huh? LOL! I remember all day I just felt 'different'. My mum and sister were adamant that I was going to have bubs soon. I tried to play it down and declare that I would be still sporting my huge belly in the new year, but secretly I thought things were indeed starting LOL. So when DH and I got home that night I made him set up his studio lights and do a full-on photo shoot. We even did some of the '3' of us. Thank goodness for self-timer on cameras LOL! We didn't finish the photos until near 2am, so I was absolutely pooped! We both crawled into bed, and then the next thing it was 7am and I was busting for a pee, got up and whola! My waters broke! And the rest as they say is history... :D

Mmm... OK, I have definitely hogged this thread with my reminiscing. I promise to stop right now. I might bank this sucker and then tackle some personals.

Sammilee

23-12-2008, 02:33

(Working my way backwards thru the posts...)

Louise - Wow, sounds like you got some bargains with your new furniture. Didn't go to Ikea did you? LOL! I hope your big move is a success and not too painful (I reckon moving house is one of the worst jobs ever!). And I hope you have a safe trip to Goomaling for the Chrissy break.

Amy - OMG! I hope you, Dane and your whole family are on the mend soon!!! :hugs: I can't believe some of the rotten luck you've had this year with illness. Hopefully 2009 is a year of good health for your household. (And you're most welcome about the card :)).

Jackie - Hey chicky, I thought of you when I saw the weather forecast for Hobart, a warm and sunny 27 degrees (if I remember correctly). Wow-wee! Get out your bikini! LOL! I can't believe that you let your DF have a lay in, way too kind! I am definitely not a morning person, and neither is DH for that matter, but if Caden decides to have an early wake-up call usually DH gets up 'coz otherwise he has to hear a day of whinging about how tired I am :D, so I think it's easier for him to just get up LOL! (they're my tactics, they work, so I'm sticking with them LOL!). How's the Chrissy shopping going? I went out tonight, hoping it would be quiet, and I was right. Hardly a soul at the shops. So I got all my Chrissy grocery shopping done, as well as some last pressies. I still have a coupla gift vouchers to get, so I might get those tomorrow. I even started wrapping some pressies tonight! I know, how organised! LOL!

Bec - Like others have said, I too am very impressed with your paving efforts! It looks fantastic!!! My DH is useless when it comes to things like that, but sadly I'm not that much better. So anything like that we have to call in the experts and pay for someone to do it. Shame you don't live in WA :D. How's your Chrissy preps going? All sorted?

DJ - Great birthday pics! Looks like Mady had a fabulous day. And I am impressed that you are all sorted and ready for Chrissy. I'd imagine that you'd have many pressies to buy with your kiddies, so probably makes sense for you to be very organised and have it all done well in time for the big day.

Sarah - How's it going? How's Kenya? Things improving on that front? How'd the caroling go the other night? DH and I had good intentions of going to one here on Sunday evening but didn't quite make it. Not long to go now til Koby's birthday. How's that making you feel? If you're anything like me I'm a lil' sad. I know that I shouldn't feel this way 'coz this is just the beginning and there are many more gorgeous years ahead of us, but I can't help mourn for those baby moments that are fast becoming a distant memory.

Well, Caden is a bit under the weather too atm, tho' not as bad as poor lil' Dane from the sounds of it. Caden is all stuffed up with boogers and has a horrid cough. Caden's nose is red raw from me having to wipe it constantly. He now hates me coming anywhere near his face with a tissue. If I could take the illness for him I'd do it in a heartbeat, but alas I can't so I'm trying to keep him well hydrated, nose clean and clear, and even rub a lil' baby vics on his chest. I hate the thought of him being unwell for his 1st birthday and Christmas but I don't think there's much chance of him having a full recovery in the next 24-48 hours.

OK, I better get going. Hi to all the rest of the Dec mummas and bubbas that I didn't get to personals - Sai, Widget (I know I've probably forgotten someone but please forgive me, it's late!). I'll be back in a coupla days to let you all know how Caden's birthday went. Until then, take care.

Sam...

alphafemale2901

23-12-2008, 03:11

Good morning beautiful ladies and bubs.

Its 3.45am as I commence this post. Lucky though as there is a lot to address from the posts.

I am sleeping really badly lately. Its like I'm having some kind of lengthy mild anxiety attack. I catch up in the next day or two I guess.

alpha- Koby may suprise you and start really walking in the next few days! Madison started taking steps and a week later was full on walking and is fast approaching running

Well you know I'll keep you posted. He has consistenly taken 4 steps at a time several times a day in the last couple of days, and he's more aware (I think) of what he's doing and more willing to take the risk. He doesn't mind the odd risk my little womble.

Hello ladiesssssssss! Gosh it feels like its been ages since i posted! Alots been going on been very busy and by the time Alyssa goes to sleep im buggered and just feel like being a lazy log on the couch. Last week we had our mothers group xmas party which was really fun, secret santa present swap and lots of yummy food, Weds was the final gymbaroo for the yr and santa made a special visit hehe (no tears! woohoo) Thurs my bestie came over for lunch and a playdate for the bubs which was nice, last few weeks we've been out so it was good that they got to play on the floor instead of just seeing each other in the pram lol. Then it was late night shopping getting the last min presents (all finished now!) n Fri was meant to be swimming but we slept in :o hehe.
Yesterday Steven and I went to his and did a big clean up and moved his bed into the spare room and the computer set up into there too so i can move my (our) bed into the big room and Alyssa will go into the old office. Then we went furniture shopping and managed to get some great bargains.
7pce dining suit, entertainment unit and 3 wardrobes came to just under $1300 i didnt think we would get everything we wanted but luckily it was all there in the same shop too lol nothing too flash but it will suit us perfect!
Moving next weekend but have been taking some things over the past few days so it will hopefully just be the big things and setting it all up.

Alyssa is doing well, 3rd toothie popped out the other day and the 4th will be here in a week im guessing hehe. Shes walking like a pro now, falls on her tooshie a bit but gets back up straight away n keeps going. She follows me EVERYWHERE lol is forever getting things and bringing them to me from all over the house.

Gawd love you've been so busy.

Well done to Alyssa for the walking and tooth #3.

That is so cute how she's bringing you random itens from all over the house.

I finshed the paving, Isabelle's scrapbook and the Christmas shopping!
Here's a pic of the paved over hole (how exciting :rolleyes:). We are going to get a market umbrella and hopefully a small two seat table and chairs for out there so it will look really nice.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1823493&l=d3d31&id=729722742

I just realised last night that Boo is going to have four days of opening presents :eek:. Christmas day, the 27th when her grandma and aunty get here, the 28th at her birthday party and on the 30th which is her actual birthday. She is going to be so spoilt!

Holy moley you've been busy as a one-armed brickie too. No pun intended re the paving, but my god you did a good job and what a huge job too.

Koby gets a bunch of days opening pressies too; Chrissy Eve (the godparents come over), Chrissy day, DH's birthday (I'm sure Koby will enjoy rolling around int he wrapping paper) and then his birthday.

I think I'm actually more excited about Koby's birthday than Christmas.

alpha- yeah ditto -summer has hit here bigtime over the last few days. today was very hot, still is in fact at almost 6:30pm. got all windows open. silly me is about to sit down to the last night's (curry) pie leftovers- it is with salad though.

Well if the curry was hot enough you would've broken out into a sweat and then the breeze would have cooled you off. Natures air conditioner. Yesty for us was yucky hot and with a strong Northerly. I wish it would just be warm without the hot wind. Although its ace for drying clothes in about a hour or so.

had a very welcomed quite coupla days at home. was so busy last wekk it has been good t lay low and not do much at home. I think Odette apreciated it too. Tommorrow though we recommence running around as i still have a few presents to buy. Think i will make an early morning trip by myself to get a couple done quickly.

Me too. Its been good to be a bit lazy.

Feel like cr4p. Spent all night at hospy again with boybee. No oxygen this time just ventolin and steroids..and they want me to find a Paed so we can get an asthma/bronch plan in place.:gloomy:. So hoping to avoid that..but what can you do.
He has lost a little weight according to the scales at the hospital..only a hundred or so grams but I can see it. Wanna get some more condition on him. He still isn't crawling, isn't walking etc..but he wants to stand all the time now and if we stand him up against furniture he happily cruises (bit awkwardly but gets there..and gets to the remotes that's for sure..lol). He can hang there for ages before falling to his bum/knees. He is just starting to grip our clothes or the furniture above his head and try hard to pull himself up. I have stopped worrying about his milestones for the moment because of that..can see it is coming.

Hubby still crook with same cold as Dane. Lachie and I on the mend but Selia just coming down with gastro today *yuk*. I have rung our xmas guests and put off our get together til the week after...I literally worry I won't be able to stomach the cooking:yes:. Not to worry..will still have a great day, just very quiet.
Got the kids tramp and it is stashed in the garage. Sorting out the treasures hidden in the top of my wardrobe tonight (things I squirrelled away all year)..just checking I am giving a fairly even amount to each.
Sent off all my cards and parcels *woohoo* so ppl will actually get their pressies b4 xmas this year..lol.

Oh my dear Amy. All I can send are hugs and the strongest of healing vibes.

I'm so sorry Dane has ended up in hospital again. Of course he will pick up again soon, but when you're crook yourself it must be very trying.

And through it all you still have the Christmas spirit.

Make sure you pencil in some rest too ok.

Sending angels your way sweety.

and Alpha: for the Chrissy card:hugs:.

You're sooooo welcome my wonderful friend.

Sarah - How's it going? How's Kenya? Things improving on that front? How'd the caroling go the other night? DH and I had good intentions of going to one here on Sunday evening but didn't quite make it. Not long to go now til Koby's birthday. How's that making you feel? If you're anything like me I'm a lil' sad. I know that I shouldn't feel this way 'coz this is just the beginning and there are many more gorgeous years ahead of us, but I can't help mourn for those baby moments that are fast becoming a distant memory.

Its going pretty good, apart from my lack of sleep porblem. Kenya is having a great mood week and is even getting along well with her step-brother.

Koby's iminent birthday does make me sad. I look at Kenya and think where did the time go and how I seem to have missed so much. I don't want to miss a thing with Koby. And when I see newborns, I get clucky for that tiny little baby who depends completely on me. And then I smack myself and say stop it.

Well, Caden is a bit under the weather too atm, tho' not as bad as poor lil' Dane from the sounds of it. Caden is all stuffed up with boogers and has a horrid cough. Caden's nose is red raw from me having to wipe it constantly. He now hates me coming anywhere near his face with a tissue. If I could take the illness for him I'd do it in a heartbeat, but alas I can't so I'm trying to keep him well hydrated, nose clean and clear, and even rub a lil' baby vics on his chest. I hate the thought of him being unwell for his 1st birthday and Christmas but I don't think there's much chance of him having a full recovery in the next 24-48 hours.

Poor little darling Caden. Coincidently Koby has developed a bit of a snotty nose too. Our little guys are in sympathy with Dane I think.

I hope Koby is well for his birthday too.

Ok I better go and make myself some more coffee.

Howdy to all the December 07 mums. I hope you all have a grouse day.

S. ♥

sniper wolf

23-12-2008, 06:54

alpha- post time 4:11am - wtf? oh I just read your post ok, the lack of sleep wouldnt help the anxiety either- vicious cycle that one. Hope you get some relaxing in soon.

Sammilee- wow you are reminiscing, I shall check those pics later have to make a runt o the shops this morning. good idea on the late night shop as well, this is why i am heading in at 9. hope to be out by 10.

Amy- another trip to hospital! Trip to the GP or is it beyond that- a specialist maybe? get well soon!

congrats on the netball win loulou! good way to end the year!

brodiebunch

23-12-2008, 08:27

So sorry guys,been really busy.

I have been working full time pretty much,throw in the xmas parties,b'day parties shopping etc and I have hardly had the energy to go to bed.My lounge is mighty comfy:sleeping:.

Question:confused:.Layla is flatley refusing to eat,throwing tanties and generally grumpy.For no real reason.Is anyone else going through this?

anyway high to everyone.must away and pack for another party.This one at my sisters so at least I can make myself at home there.Love to you all

PSSSST!Only 2 more sleeps till my birthday:smiliedance:

DJWebb

23-12-2008, 08:35

pixiemum- wow great job on the paving and woohoo for all the days of opening presents for Isabelle! She will surely enjoy it:yes:

Sniper- YAY for getting a few quiet days in! I would have welcomed some quiet time at hom this last week...but we have been very very busy!

And like you...I am a morning person as well! I am always up when the sun comes up..the only time I manage to be able to sleep later is if I get sick.

yswoman- awww hun hope Dane feels better soon...

and yes we plan to take the kids out to look at lights on xmas eve! It should be great this year. I have noticed some really great houses.

sammi- thanks. yeah I have to be organized. We have so many presents...there are 44 presents under our tree!!! and those are just for me, dh and the kids! There are also 13 presents in my closet for extended family members! we did well this year.

And *hugs* hope Caden gets better!!

Hi to everyone else!

its been very busy here...everything organized for christmas..planning to take the kids to see lights on xmas eve...was thinking of taking them to witeman park today...but think I may wait until saturday as I am still feeling not so great...I dont feel sick..but just very tired and having hot flushes and nausea (which comes and goes)

well I am very excited for chritsmas...just 2 days to go!

I probably wont make it back on here until after christmas...so hope all of you and you bubs have a great merry christmas!:reindeer:

Sammilee

23-12-2008, 11:16

OMG! OMG! OMG people! I just had a call from the uni that I applied for and I've got an interview! I am so close to getting a spot!!! My interview is on 8 Jan, so please please keep your fingers crossed for me. I hate interviews, I reckon I suck at them, but if there is a higher power he/she will look down on me and help me blitz it!!!

OK, I just had to share :D. Can't half tell I'm a tad excited, huh? :D :yelclap: :smiliedance: :D

sniper wolf

23-12-2008, 12:07

:sunshine:WOO-HOO SAMMILEE:party:

:fingerscrossed:YOU GO GIRL!:fingerscrossed:

xlouxloux

23-12-2008, 13:27

CONGRATS SAM!!!

:thumbsup: :flowerz: :sunshine: :smiliedance: :yelclap: :fingerscrossed:

alphafemale2901

23-12-2008, 16:01

pixiemum2

23-12-2008, 16:10

Hi ladies,

Sorry I don't have the mental energy for personals (again). I am thinking of everyone and reading all the updates.

I had major family problems last night (to do with my dad and brother who I really don't like or have much to do with). It got me really angry, stressed, depressed and I ended up in tears. It has totally spoilt my Christmas and Isabelle's birthday :gloomy:. I'm trying to put it out of my mind until after Isabelle's birthday but its not something I can ignore and I'm hoping it doesn't surface again this week.

I've spent the afternoon up at the IL's with Max's little cousins (4 and 2). They all had so much fun playing together and even Isabelle got in on the act. Isabelle is cutting some teeth so she has been a bit grumpy and clingy today. Gave her some panadol which didn't help much then a few hours later I gave her some nurofen. Hopefully she will be over the grumps by Christmas.

Christmas Eve tomorrow!! :smiliedance:

Bec

alphafemale2901

24-12-2008, 05:21

Good morning chickies

Thankfully I'm up at a reasonable hour, instead of practically the middle of the night.

One sleep until Christmas. Are we all excited huh huh huh ???

Koby took 6 steps yesty, in the middle of the lounge room. He's getting more confident and aware of what he's doing. Its very cute. And of course when he's done taking steps and falls on the floor or into me, I scoop him up and kiss him and say "you clever little boy having a go at walking", which naturally he laps up.

I had major family problems last night (to do with my dad and brother who I really don't like or have much to do with). It got me really angry, stressed, depressed and I ended up in tears. It has totally spoilt my Christmas and Isabelle's birthday :gloomy:. I'm trying to put it out of my mind until after Isabelle's birthday but its not something I can ignore and I'm hoping it doesn't surface again this week.

Don't let anyone ruin Christmas for you. Whatever is going on just focus on you and Isabelle having a great time over the silly season. Only 5 sleeps until Koby's birthday and 6 sleeps until Isabelle's. Woot woot.

In case I don't get on tomorrow, which is likely being Christmas, I wanted to wish a Merry Christmas to Amy, Sam, Jackie, Bec, Lou, Sarah (Sai), DJ, Widget, Katesmate, Brodie, and I hope I haven't forgotten anyone special. And also...

:party: Happy Birthday Brodie for tomorrow :party:

Take care everyone. I hope you're all on Santa's 'nice' list, and that you get some wonderful stuff tomorrow.

S. ♥ ♥ ♥

Sammilee

24-12-2008, 09:40

Just a quick one here people before my day becomes one big busy birthday celebration! I know that I won't get back on until after Christmas so I wanted to wish everyone a

:xmas: very Merry Christmas :xmas:

I hope everyone has a wonderful day with their family and loved ones, and may the big jolly fella in red visit you tonight and leave a lil' something special under your tree :xmastree:

OK, I better get going. We have a tight schedule for today... bath, open pressies, go pick up a coupla birthday cakes, head over to the IL's for birthday cake #1, come home and ensure Caden has a good nap, then over to my parents in the arvo, have dinner (the traditional opening of the ham happens on Christmas Eve), then another birthday cake, more present opening, and then if Caden is still coping well all my family head out to some of the local streets that put up a huge light show. And then after all that once we are home tonight I have umpteen desserts to make for tomorrow. Phew! I'm already exhausted just thinking about it!!!

Again, have a great Christmas everyone!!!

Sam... :flowerz:

DJWebb

24-12-2008, 12:06

:xmas:Merry Christmas!!! :xmastree:

May all of your christmas's be filled with lots of magic and joy and love:) May we all be surrounded by our families, yummy food, and lots of pressies under the tree!

I hope everyone has a fabulous time making beautiful memories with your partners and children..enjoying every giggle and cuddle! Watching your llittle ones faces light up as they open their gifts and I hope everyone embraces all the warmth and love that the miracle of christmas seems to bring to so many of us every year :reindeer:

:babydust2:Lots of christmas cheer to you all!:babydust2:

xlouxloux

24-12-2008, 12:06

:reindeer: MERRY CHRISTMAS :xmas: for tomorrow everyone!!! wont be on again till boxing day at least. keep safe and have a lovely day with ur families!!!

Brodie - a big happybirthday for tomorrow!!! hope u have a fantastic day!

pixiemum2

24-12-2008, 12:28

:babydust2:Merry Christmas:babydust2: everyone for tomorrow. Hope you all have a gorgeous day filled with special memories. For some it will be bubs first Christmas (eg Isabelle) so it is extra exciting. I think I will be wide awake at 5am waiting for the kids to wake up :laughing:.

Brodie - Happy birthday fo tomorrow!:party:

Ys_Woman

24-12-2008, 17:04

Merry Christmas lovely ladies. The first year has been such fun..looking forward to their second year of life.
Hope Santa is kind to you all.
Hugs,
Amy:)

sai

24-12-2008, 23:39

Mery merry Christmas everyone,
Hope you all have a great day!
Am off to talk to Santa about where to put the prezzies :D
:noel:

Don't eat too much.:babydust2:

alphafemale2901

25-12-2008, 05:55

Who would have thunk it? I'm up early enough before the kids and mayhem to get on here and wish everyone a...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

and also even though I did it yesty in case today was a write off...

:smiliedance: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRODIE :smiliedance:

Some of you, like me, are having their first Christmas with their newest bub. I hope this first Christmas will be awesome, and of course every other Christmas to come.

:xmas: :reindeer: :xmas:

:noel:

brodiebunch

25-12-2008, 07:42

Happy Christmas Everyone
We at Brodiebunch Manor Hope that you all have a wonderful day full of family friend,hugs and Kisses.

and also
Happy birthday to me:party:

alphafemale2901

26-12-2008, 06:02

*Yawn*

Morning all

Crikey but Christmas is exhausting.

Everyone here had a great day. Koby was beside himself with excitement at all the stuff he got. He couldn't investigate everything quick enough.

I don't mind telling you all that I cooked at absolutely splendid roast lunch for the family.

Today is downtime as the next few days will be busy too, with DH's birthday tomorrow and Koby's on Monday.

I hope everyone is well and well-rested after having a super-dooper Chrissy yesty.

S. ♥

Ys_Woman

27-12-2008, 09:51

Hope everyone had a very happy Christmas:yelclap:. We barely ate here and dh spent xmas day in bed. So much fun.. The kids loved their pressies..couldn't get the trampoline together in the dark on xmas eve so we gave up at midnight..but next day dh managed to get it together easily in the light of day *woohoo*..takes up half the backyard..lol.
Noticed as I was feeding Dane this morning that he has a new tooth all the way through:eek:(bottom right)..it is up far enough that it must have been through for a few days but I didn't see it til now. Could be the reason for his recent cold.
Hugs to Alpha and happybirthdayto your dh.
We are off to the piccies today to see Bedtime Stories.

Hugs,
Amy:)

DJWebb

28-12-2008, 01:01

Brodie-Hope you had a wonderful birthday happybirthday!

Hope you all had a great Christmas..We did! xmas eve we went and looked at lights, and got up xmas morning to open presents and had a huge breakfast! We spent dinner at my inlaws...it went well:) I am still recovering from it all!

Had a great day today, we took the kids to the pool...It was Mady's 1st time swimming and she loved it..she splashed around and had a great time!

We will be taking the kids to the park early tomorrow, so ds can use his new skateboard..then Dh has an old friend coming to visit..his old friend Lisa who he hasnt seen in about 11 years! I have never met her.

well hope you all have a great week,

sniper wolf

28-12-2008, 17:07

phew! busy time of year this one hey?

Amy- OMG your chirstmas sounds a funny one- what did you do with all the party food- or did you not get out to buy it?

brodie- happy birthday- I hope you had a good one and one distinct from xmas as well.

alpha- congrats on your roast! Just turkey or other meats as well?

DJ- will madison go swimming again? or was this a one off?

Happy new year to everyone reading this, I hope your 2009s bring good things.

Fairly hectic here, anyone else find that when their partner has holidays? It's all go go go most days with stuff in the garden or going out on missions to get stuff. odette still waking up at 5am, and has now started making her first squeak at a time with a 4 in front of it.

this is no good at all. DF is currently asleep on the couch as it was his morning to get up this morning. lucky I am a morning person, but I must say that is a bit early for me.

hope everyone is well! (looking at you Amy):D

sai

29-12-2008, 06:55

Hope everyone is having a great christmas time!:xmastree:
Just had to pop on to say that Avari finally has some teeth!!!:yelclap:
She got the first one a week ago and then the second yesterday (the two front bottom ones) so I guess this explains the terrible sleeping patterns we've had lately.
anyway have been very excited that she finally got some and had to tell some people that would understand.

Have a great new year everyone, Do you all have party plans, this year we seem to be a bit lame with no plans at all, am not sure what to do??? Hope you all have fun:babydust2:

brodiebunch

29-12-2008, 16:56

Yay Avari getting teeth.

Sorry I have been away but I got a gastro bug for xmas and had a few really bad days.Santa was really nice to the kids and he brought Layla her first ever real french perfume to share with mummy.Bulgari Petite et mamma's it is based on chammomile tea and smells devine.We both went out with it on today:).I am back to work tomorrow but really dont feel like going.Anyway hope you all had a great xmas.

xlouxloux

29-12-2008, 21:43

Hey ladiessssss. wow its been a busy week! xmas was a blur of Steven's extended family and LOTS of food (oh lord i have never eaten so much in my life) it was all so yummy and just kept coming! hehe Alyssa was the centre of attention and stole DF's dads heart, she just loved being held by him behind their outdoor bar hehe. she was such a trooper all day, managed to cut a tooth and delt with the heat better than i thought.
She got very spoilt, lots of books, a new hat, a ride on, some clothes, a personalised bath robe (omg too cute!) and a few fisher price toys from santa ;)
we got home on boxing day and Steven wanted to move straight away lol, so it was very hectic and Alyssa got a bit upset but we managed to move all the big important things in 2 hrs. Past few days just been finding homes for everything and tidying up. So happy to say its all done! just waiting on our new entertainment unit and 2 wardrobes.
I cant believe how good Alyssa has been, has slept through every night, napped fantastic and just loves being here, shes such a daddys girl now though lol makes me so happy to see her following him everywhere.

Amy - so sorry to hear xmas wasnt very good at urs. poor things! i had a 48hr tummy bug on xmas eve n xmas last yr, was very sucky. Hows Dane doing? any more teethies?

Brodie - the perfume sounds lovely how cute that u put some on Layla! hehe bummer about having to go back to work :(

Sarah - hope u and Koby had a lovely day!

Sai - yay for Avari getting some teeth! Alyssa popped out her 2nd top middle toothie on xmas day lol

Sam - r u getting nervous about ur interview yet? its soon isnt it? im so bad with interviews and public speaking :(

Jackie - ew for 5am wake up calls. Alyssa is usually spot on 620am but today she suprised us both n slept till 8am!

DJ - i would have loved to see the lights on xmas eve, but we were up in the bush lol. have u seen some of the crazy things ppl do ? theres a few good vids on youtube of awesome light set ups

Okies off to play wii fit now :D (my lil xmas pres to myself, got it today its so fun! and can def see how it would work, as long as i keep it up!)

Sammilee

30-12-2008, 10:19

Morning lovely ladies!!! :wave:

Wow, but what a busy last week it's been here. A great week, but very busy. I feel like I need a few days R&R just to recoup LOL! Today is the first day that I have nothing planned and will enjoy a day at home, in the air-con (gonna be 38 here people!!!) and away from the mayhem at the shops.

Sounds like most had a great festive season. So sorry to hear Amy that you guys were still laid up sick :hugs:. That's just not allowed!!! I really do hope the new year brings great health for you and your family.

Well, we had a great Chrissy. As you know we celebrated Caden's birthday on Chrissy Eve. That was a busy day in itself. We went to the IL's in the morning for birthday cake #1. We then came home and opened some pressies. We still had all of Caden's pressies from his party which we hadn't yet opened. We had planned to do it the day after his party, but one thing or another came up and before we knew it his actual birthday was only a few days away so DH and I decided to just wait until then to open them all up. DH got some great pics, I'll be sure to post some when DH gets himself organised (he's really busy ATM with work and weddings). Then in the arvo we went over to my parents for cake #2 and more pressies, and also had dinner there (tradition with my family is to open up the HUGE Chrissy ham for dinner on Chrissy Eve).

Chrissy day was again split between the IL's and my parents' place. Unfortunately Caden had a bit of a wobbley that night after dinner (we were at my parents' place) so DH and I had to skip dessert and head on home to get Mr C into bed. He had had a very busy 2 days so it wasn't too much of a surprise come Chrissy night he was over it and just wanted to sleep.

Boxing day we went back to my parents' for left-overs and dessert! :D Mmm... so much food!!! We could have quite easily lived without the dessert, but you know, it was there and you couldn't NOT eat it LOL!

Then the weekend was busy popping in and seeing a few friends. More pressies for Caden. I tell you, we need to buy a bigger house just to find a place to put all of Caden's presents in! He got so much, really, he got too much. Between us, my parents, DH's parents, aunties and friends he got more than he could ever play with. And I think what made it worse was that he seemed to get double the amount because his birthday is only the day before Chrissy day. At least that means we should have a whole year where his toy collection won't grow any more IYKWIM. We gave Caden a red wagon full of blocks fro Chrissy. Santa gave him a trike ;). Then from rellies and friends he got books, puzzles, more blocks, a couple of stuffed toys, some musical instruments (thanks SIL :rolleyes:) and lots of clothes.

Silly me, I went to the shops yesterday in effort to find some new summer shoes (long story short, my absolute favourite pair of shoes got "eaten" whilst visiting some friends. Apparently their dog loves ladies shoes. They could have warned me! Oh well, not to worry...). Anyway, it was soooooooooo busy! And very disappointed, I couldn't find any shoes. Well, one pair I 'sorta' liked but they didn't have my size. So I came away with no shoes :no:

OK, well I might submit this sucker before I loose it and then do some personals...

Sammilee

30-12-2008, 11:00

Some personals... (Caden is still napping so I have time :D).

Louise - Wow-wee, sounds like you had a great festive season with the IL's, and a busy one too with your move. All settled in now? And when do you expect your new furniture to arrive? I hope it's this week (would suck if they said not until the new year). And yep, my uni interview is just over a week away (8 Jan). I am soooooooooo nervous!!! Even just typing about it now I can feel my heart beat a lil' fast LOL! I too am hopeless when it comes to interviews. I can think of things to say but sometimes my nerves get the better of me and trying to verbalise my thoughts is a task in itself! And the sad thing is, if the interview was for something that I wasn't too keen on I'd blitz it, but as I really REALLY want this I just know I'll fumble. DH said he's gonna help me and we'll do a 'test run' where he'll throw me some questions my way so I can practice answering them in a coherent way :D

Brodie - Sorry to hear that you weren't too well either for Chrissy. Sounds like some sort of gastro bug is doing the rounds over on the east coast. You guys can keep it there LOL! :D Caden is still a bit stuffed up with his cold. Come Chrissy day his boogers turned a lovely shade of lime green (sorry if TMI!), and after constantly having to wipe his nose it's very red and raw (and that's even after using the soft aloe vera tissues!), but he seems to be on the mend now, thank goodness!!! That perfume you have sounds so cute! So it's OK to put on Layla?

Sai - Yay for Avari's teeth!!! I hadn't realised that she was still toothless until now. What a great lil' Chrissy present, her first 2 teeth!!! We have no plans for New Year's either. Friends of our's are having a party which we got invited to, and at first we thought great 'coz we always have a great time with them, but we then discovered that it's a 'no kids' party. Bummer. We really don't have anyone to look after him as everyone we know are busy so we won't be going. Not to worry. I plan to pop up to the Italian deli tomorrow and buy a heap of anti-pasta stuff, a few bottles of champers, and spend a quiet one at home. At least then Caden will be settled in bed at a reasonable hour and we don't have to worry about driving home ;)

Jackie - Hi there! I know what you mean about when partners are home and on hols. We always seem to do a million and one things when DH has some time off. Usually leave the bigger stuff where both of us have to partcipate when he's on hols. DH has some time off planned for beginning of Feb, so as well as a quick trip down to Margaret River for a few days, we want to repaint our bedroom. I'm thinking that will be a job to do when DH's off (he doesn't know it yet LOL!). Hey, I thought of you the other day when at the shops. I saw that Guitar-hero-thingy-game in a display and was like "aha, that's what Jackie got for Chrissy" (can't half tell I'm not into that sort of stuff LOL!).

DJ - Great to hear that you and your family had a fabo Chrissy. And go Mady and her swimming. It's so much fun to see them love the water, huh? Caden loves swimming too and I just love seeing him enjoy it. Do you think you'll do lessons with Mady? We saw some Chrissy lights too, some local and some around my parents' place (they live in Thornlie). We actually went to see the big ones at Churchlands that won some sort of prize. Did you see them? Well, we went on Boxing Day night but were peeved that they had already turned them off and started to take them down. What the?! Boxing Day, lights off! You'd have thought that they would have left them on until the weekend. So that was a tad annoying after driving half hour to get there. Oh well...

Amy - How's it going there? Are you all on the mend? So sorry to hear that your festive season wasn't so festive. Do you think you'll cook your Chrissy dinner another time when everyone's better? Last year 'coz I was in hospy after just having Caden, my family still did their Chrissy dinner but my gorgeous mum did another one a week or so after I was outta the hospy. So we still got to have a Christmas but just a week or so late. How'd the movies go? Did the kiddies like Bedtime Stories? And did you take Dane in too? I've been to just one mums 'n bubs session and surprisingly Caden was very good. Once the school hols are over I want to go again.

Sarah - Hiya lovey! Mmm... roast dinner... yum! What type of meat did you cook? I'm quite partial to a roast turkey or chook, with all the trimmings of course... yum! How'd DH and Koby's birthdays go? Did you and DH manage to get some time out alone? Not too sure if you have a babysitter that you can call on if you wanna get out just the two of you.

OK, I think I've tackled most personals, as far as I can see back anyway. Hi to the rest of the Dec mummas and bubbas, and I hope you too had a fabo Chrissy. Well, here's hoping everyone has a very happy and safe new year. Be merry, have a glass of champers, and may 2009 be a year full of health, wealth, happiness and uni study (that last part is for me LOL!).

Chat again soon people.

Sam... :flowerz:

PS. Thought I'd warn you all not to bother about buying a lotto ticket for the big $30 million draw next Saturday. I have the winning ticket in my handbag :D

pixiemum2

30-12-2008, 19:25

Hi ladies,

I feel like it has been so long since I have been on here. I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas. Things have been mental here. Christmas day was great at the IL's. Boxing day my mum arrived then the following day my sister and her daughter arrived. Then we had Isabell'e birthday party on the sunday. Today is her actual birthday. We went down to the beach and had heaps of fun. It was very windy so we didn't spend much time on the beach. We went to the Beach House (an indoor play centre/amusement park) and the kids loved it. I have so many photo's its not funny.

DH bought me a new camera for Christmas. He ended up getting me the Canon 450D which takes an awesome pic.

On a bad note, yesterday I gave Isabelle some peanut butter on toast. Her face broke out in hives :eek:. I thought I had given it to her before but I guess I hadn't. I must of been thinking of Max. Hives is one of the sypttoms of a peant allergy. I am praying that it doesn't get worse as she gets older. She didn't have any breathing problems or any other symptoms.

Oh and Isabelle pulled up to a standing position for the first time today!! Well she actually did it in her cot the other night but I don't count that as I didn't see her do it :D.

Best be off to upload some pics to facebook

Bec

alphafemale2901

31-12-2008, 05:52

Good morning darling mummies.

Welcome to the last day of 2008.

We're taking the family to a little shin-dig at a friends house to celebrate, but I'm certain we'll be home before midnight,as Koby will demand it, and I'll be shattered before the countdown too.

Sarah - Hiya lovey! Mmm... roast dinner... yum! What type of meat did you cook? I'm quite partial to a roast turkey or chook, with all the trimmings of course... yum! How'd DH and Koby's birthdays go? Did you and DH manage to get some time out alone? Not too sure if you have a babysitter that you can call on if you wanna get out just the two of you.

It was rolled turkey roat and it was sensational.

Koby had a rippa birthday. When we sang 'happy birthday' to him he was all smiles and clapping hands. It was very cute. I'm sure some people got photos, even though I didn't, so I'll post when I get a chance to get them on the PC.

Time alone - pffft. Not likely. Got ahouse full of kids at the moment.

PS. Thought I'd warn you all not to bother about buying a lotto ticket for the big $30 million draw next Saturday. I have the winning ticket in my handbag :D

I swear we have the winning ticket. :yes:

On a bad note, yesterday I gave Isabelle some peanut butter on toast. Her face broke out in hives :eek:. I thought I had given it to her before but I guess I hadn't. I must of been thinking of Max. Hives is one of the sypttoms of a peant allergy. I am praying that it doesn't get worse as she gets older. She didn't have any breathing problems or any other symptoms.

Oh snap - that sux. I hope she gets better soon.

Oh and Isabelle pulled up to a standing position for the first time today!! Well she actually did it in her cot the other night but I don't count that as I didn't see her do it :D.

Yay - well done Isabelle - little champ.

So Happy New Year Amy, Sam, Jackie, Bec, Sai, V, DJ, Katesmate, Lou, Brodie and everyone.

I hope its a safe and fun night for you all.

S. ♥ ♥ ♥

pixiemum2

31-12-2008, 13:56

Hi ladies,

Forgot to thank DJ and Madison for the gift they gave Isabelle (a toy phone). She loves it and holds it up to her ear and says "GAH!" :laughing:.

Thanks also to Sam for the card you sent, very sweet of you. You timed it well and it arrived on her actual birthday.

The kids are back in there rooms and sleeping well thank god. The first couple of nights with visitors was a nightmare.

Isabelle has been practising more stair climbing today :eek: and also had her first lollipop. I tried to take it away from her but her whole body jerked in anticipation of getting it back so I had to give it back.

So who else has got to do some major toy culling? My goodness, the amount of stuff these kids have is ridiculous!

sniper wolf

01-01-2009, 05:05

to everyone reading:

:flowerz:Happy New Year!
May 2009 bring you happiness:flowerz:

Just a short one here. we had a shocking night the night before last. Yesterday I realised that Odette has 3 teeth coming- now she already had 8- so these must be molar/canine teeth. Apparently they can hurt a little tacker. Anyway we gone down the bonjella/panadol route and she had a decent sleep last night- thankfully.

we were in bed by a bit after 9pm. stayed home and watched iron man on dvd- that was pretty good. anyway feel a lot better after a decent sleep - well until 5:30am that is. getting a lot of stuff done around the house while DF is on holidays.

Hope everyone is good out there and that you had good NYEs.:party: funny ol weather down here- been raining on and off. not that colds though, well by our standard, I reckon Sammilee would struggle though.

:wave:

Ys_Woman

01-01-2009, 09:02

Happy New Year lovely ladies.

Hope 2009 brings health, wealth and happiness to all.
:party::party::party:

With love,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

01-01-2009, 09:59

Jackie: Hope the worst of Odette's teething is over..poor bub.
Cooked ham/chicken/pork on Xmas eve but no takers on Xmas Day..trying to find inventive ways to use it all up b4 it goes off..lol. Thinking a meat lover's pizza tonight.
We were party poopers last night too. Stayed up to see in the new year but were in bed five mins after the fireworks. Kids couldn't stay awake so let them go to bed early with the promise of waking them at midnight, which we did, but they were so exhausted they only lasted five mins and had forgotten about it by morning.
Hope you make good use of your dh's time off.

Bec: Did a cull just before xmas but could go another one. Nowadays kids rooms look like toy shops!
*Eek* to Isabelle's possible peanut allergy. Nasty thing that. Friends recently took their 17yr old to be retested after years of carrying an epi-pen and found he has finally outgrown it. He has to eat a peanut a day as a preventative but poor blighter absolutely hates them..lol.
:yelclap:To Isabelle for pulling herself up..that is a wonderful achievement. Lazy Dane demands to be on his feet most of the time now but expects us to pull him up..can't wait til he does it himself.

Sam: *Dang* I was going to buy a ticket in that draw but it seems pointless now if you have the winning ticket:D Good luck!
Sounds like you had a great xmas hon and Caden was thoroughly spoilt. As to b'day and xmas so close together..all our Dec bubs have that problem I guess. You could always put half the toys in the garage and swap them over every few months when he gets bored. I did that up until my kids started school and they just loved the element of re-discovery.

Brodie: Commiserations for the gastro..it sure is doing the rounds. That chamomile perfume sounds lovely. Dh got me some green tea perfume and body stuff..must use them sometime soon..lol. Shame you had to go back to work so soon, particularly after not being well *blah*.

Sai: :smiliedance:to Avari for the new teeth. Beware your finger in her mouth now..lol. Like you we had no plans for NYE..did go to a 1st bday party for my friend's bub but left around 7pm. We didn't even have our usual drink to celebrate the incoming year..must be getting old and boring..lol. Poor dh has been so sick he hasn't even opened the really expensive scotch I bought him for Chrissie.
Hope you found something fun to do last night.

Louise: So what's the Wii Fit like? Looks cool on the ads.
Another tooth for Alyssa. How many now? Dane cut number 5 over xmas but number 6 looks dormant still.
Glad you and Alyssa had a great time out bush and that Santa looked after you both.

Alpha: I am so very sorry for not posting on Koby's birthday..belatedhappybirthday to the Kobemeister..sounds like he had a blast.
How did your NYE go in the end?
After the rollercoaster ride 2008 took your family on I hope that 2009 is a year of peace and joy for you all. A year for regrouping and recharging.:hugs:

DJ..what has Xmas been like for your crowd?

Sorry if I have missed anyone..this post has taken ages and been interrupted a number of times so I had best pin it to the board and get on with some chores.

Hugs,
Amy:)

alphafemale2901

01-01-2009, 19:59

:smiliedance: Happy New Year:smiliedance:

I hope everyone had a great night and that 2009 will be a superb year for you all.

♥ ♥ ♥

alphafemale2901

01-01-2009, 20:05

BTW Amy - its totally okay that you missed Koby's birthday. You have so much going on all the time.

NYE - was lovely. We went to a friends place for a little party, with all the kids. It was good fun.

And the big news for 2009 so far......Koby is officially walking. I wouldn't have considered this myself since he takes a bunch of steps and then opts to go on his knees, but all my mum friends assured me that I was being picky, and that he indeed a walker.

Thank god it's Friday tomorrow, although I have to get out and get some groceries. I hope the weather picks up.

:hugs: to all.

xlouxloux

01-01-2009, 22:16

Evening ladies!!!

:sunshine: :smiliedance: HAPPYNEWYEAR :smiliedance: :sunshine:

hope everyone had a fun and safe day/night!
We had a very quiet one, mum came over and we made nachos n watched Hancock (very good, see it if u havent already!) she left around 1030 then Steven and i just played games on the wii till 11ish. Stayed up reading to hear the fireworks then went to bed hehe.
Alyssa had a mamouth sleep in, 820!! she has been having one HUGE nap (3hrs +) during the day and then sleeping like 13 hrs at night. Also not really eating will only have yoghurt and grapes oh and alot of water. Im not too worried yet cos i think it might just be cos of the heat. Any ideas on cold foods i can try her with? i cant think of any
Both Steven and mum got tomorrow off so mum n i are going to lunch and a movie (the curious case of benjamin button - heard its awesome) while Steven has some alone time with Alyssa. Dunno what else is planned for the w/e, some food shopping n cleaning probably lol

Sarah - glad to hear u had a good nye! and congrats to Koby for walking!! i was very picky with Alyssa's walking too hehe i didnt claim it till she initiated it and walked to things not just me/steven/nan hehe

Amy - Alyssa has 4 teeth now, middle top 2 n bottom 2. The wii fit is great, can def feel it working when i use it. I guess ill see in the long run lol

Jackie - aww poor Odette molars already! i guess its good to get them over with. hope they dont cause too much pain. Have u tried Hylands teething relief tablets? they are natural and can be used with bonjela and panadol/nurofen. i found they worked great for Alyssa.

Bec - nawww how cute that Isabelle had a lollypop, ive given Alyssa tastes of cake/choc/sweet things ive had lol its so funny when they reach for it all excited. yay for things calming down

Sam - im sure ull do great at the interview! thats so nice of ur dh to help u out. Least then ull be as prepared as u can be. Furniture still isnt here but i didnt expect it to be, they said 10 working days and with all the pub holidays we've had that means middle of next week im guessing. Were pretty much all settled now though, Alyssa's outdoor play stuff is still at mums but thats not important just yet hehe

Hope everyone has a lovely weekenddddddd!

Ys_Woman

03-01-2009, 06:48

.Koby is officially walking. :yelclap::smiliedance: Woohooo to Koby for being a walker! It comes up so fast.
Hugs,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

03-01-2009, 07:09

xlouxloux: How does it feel going into the new year with future wedding plans?
Sounds like we had a similar NYE..kind of nice to have a quiet one for a change sometimes. I don't know about you but after Brittany was born I found the night life that I had previously loved, really shallow.
Woohoo to Alyssa's fourth tooth.

Thanks for the heads up on the movies..hopefully they come to Foxtel soon. We went and saw Bedtime Stories last week..bit lightweight but the kids liked it.
I am impatiently waiting for some dvd's I bought online to arrive.. "The Business of Being Born" (a doco by Ricki Lake), and a boxed set of 132 Disney dvd's (should keep the kids happy over the holidays)..lol.
We certainly love tv and movies in this house but I have noticed that Dane is the worst of us all. He actually cried the other day when I switched off the telly so he could play with Lachlan. Kept looking from the remote to the telly and back again waiting for something to happen and when it didn't :crying:....little square eyed bub..lol.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend.

Hugs,
Amy:)

Ys_Woman

03-01-2009, 11:27

Dropped back in to share a :flowerz:BIG PROUD MUMMY MOMENT:flowerz: that occurred this morning after I had posted:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52868709128584 96962

:cloud9::smiliedance:Takes a few seconds of buffering before it starts.

Amy:)

pixiemum2

03-01-2009, 14:03

Oh Amy that is too cute! Wonderful that you caught it (or the second attempt which is close enough) on video.

Isabelle is so whingy and has been the last few days. Two bottom teeth slicing through her gums so I can't blame her.

Here's a pic of Isabelle's newly aquired talent (standing).

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1890355&l=5d48c&id=729722742

alphafemale2901

03-01-2009, 15:27

Hey chicks

I hope the NY is treating you all well. I'm having a lazy one today, psyching myself up for some intense housework throughout next week. We have Koby's naming day on Sunday week, so I have to keep the place tidy.

hope everyone had a fun and safe day/night!
We had a very quiet one, mum came over and we made nachos n watched Hancock (very good, see it if u havent already!) she left around 1030 then Steven and i just played games on the wii till 11ish. Stayed up reading to hear the fireworks then went to bed hehe.
Alyssa had a mamouth sleep in, 820!! she has been having one HUGE nap (3hrs +) during the day and then sleeping like 13 hrs at night. Also not really eating will only have yoghurt and grapes oh and alot of water. Im not too worried yet cos i think it might just be cos of the heat. Any ideas on cold foods i can try her with? i cant think of any

I would really like to see Hancock too.

Yay for the massive sleep-in with Alyssa.

As for cold foods; what about mangos, avocado, jelly, cheese and bickies, or maybe even a bit of ice-cream just for a treat.

Dropped back in to share a :flowerz:BIG PROUD MUMMY MOMENT:flowerz: that occurred this morning after I had posted:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Amypendragon/AmySPublicAlbum?authkey=TbxMpDl92t4#52868709128584 96962

Very cute. What a clever boy. Awesome that you captured that.

Here's a pic of Isabelle's newly aquired talent (standing).

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1890355&l=5d48c&id=729722742

Another clever bubba, and a really gorgeous photo.

They're all coming along now aren't they. I imagine things will progress very quickly from now.

Ms. K got her belly-button pierced yesty. I took her in because they wouldn't do it without a parent signature, fair enough. She paled out a bit, and she thought it hurt much more than I described it. I wish she'd keep her grubby fingers off it though or it will get infected.

Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good weekend, and taking care.

S. ♥

Widget

03-01-2009, 20:05

Is that the 1st time that Dane has done that Amy?? (BTW you sound sooo young in the vid!)

I've been a little MIA for the last few weeks... Not even sure what the last update was...

Becca has 10 teeth now (I think! LOL) She cut one of 2 molars on Xmas Day - not sure if the 2nd was on Xmas too or since... She took 2 1/2 steps a few days ago - gets cheeky and gets down her knees when i ask her to come to mummy little rat... Ummm... Having issues with Annabelle's bowels again... DF gave her a manual a couple of days ago and she's still having issues so I might have to ring the Spina Bifida clinic nurse and pray she isn't on holidays... Her manuals have Annabelle pooing for 2-3 weeks without any form of laxative!!

That's all I can think of for now, I know I said Annabelle has her brain scan on 12/01. She also has a hearing test on the 16th...

Hope everyone is keeping well and has had a fabulous start to the year so far!

xlouxloux

03-01-2009, 21:26

Widget - wow thats alot of teethies!!! Yay for Becca taking some steps, she will be off before u know it. Good luck with the 12th, will be thinking of u all!

Sarah - hehe my mum took me to get my belly button peirced when i was in yr 9 (i think?) but we used a numbing pad so i didnt feel a thing :D hope she doesnt get an infection!

Bec - gorgeous pic! yay for her new talent :thumbsup:

Amy - no wedding plans yet! although i think Steven wants to be married before we have another child n im clucky as (he says July 2010 we start TTC) so he better get his @rse into gear lol. Yeh i love my new life, i was never one to go out all night n get wasted, i hated feeling sick the next day too much! :laughing:
Alyssa loves the tv too, she likes watching her Dad play mario and guitar hero now hehe the dvd pack sounds awesome. i loveee disney movies. I have a few Pooh and Pixar ones for Alyssa, we had Monsters Inc on the other day love that movie!
YAY for Dane standing up in his cot! cute vid! so cool that u caught it on camera. And i def agree with Widget u sound SO young! whats ur secret ;)

AFM - went shopping with mum today, browsing around the sales just picked up a few lil things and a game for Steven (half price w00t!) and a dress for me. Alyssa still isnt eating much, managed to get some pasta into her today so im not too worried, shes a bit of a porker neway heheh
Tomorrow im going to help my bestie paint her DS's new bedroom before the new bub arrives :smiliedance:

Anyone else completely lost with the days? i swear ive thought it was Sunday for the past 3 days! Damn public holidays stuffing me around hehe

sniper wolf

04-01-2009, 06:00

Hey, I thought of you the other day when at the shops. I saw that Guitar-hero-thingy-game in a display and was like "aha, that's what Jackie got for Chrissy" (can't half tell I'm not into that sort of stuff LOL!).

ha yeah a lady from my mother's group said the same thing to me the other day. More recently females have got right into video games, so for me it is a normal leisure activity but occasionally i am reminded that it is out of the ordinary for some folks. and some people find it even unusual that a female of my age would get into it.:laughing: Hope you had a good new years and hopoe the interview preppping, when it starts is useful. Will your DH put on a sensible voice for it? Maybe matron sloane would be handy to channel there.

On a bad note, yesterday I gave Isabelle some peanut butter on toast. Her face broke out in hives . I thought I had given it to her before but I guess I hadn't. I must of been thinking of Max. Hives is one of the sypttoms of a peant allergy. I am praying that it doesn't get worse as she gets older. She didn't have any breathing problems or any other symptoms..

good you got onto this one then, what is the course of action from now? great pic!

Jackie: Hope the worst of Odette's teething is over..poor bub.
Cooked ham/chicken/pork on Xmas eve but no takers on Xmas Day..trying to find inventive ways to use it all up b4 it goes off..lol. Thinking a meat lover's pizza tonight.
We were party poopers last night too. Stayed up to see in the new year but were in bed five mins after the fireworks. Kids couldn't stay awake so let them go to bed early with the promise of waking them at midnight, which we did, but they were so exhausted they only lasted five mins and had forgotten about it by morning.
Hope you make good use of your dh's time off.

yeah i wish he'd actually slow down but we have realised that some window frames outside the house need doing. MAN! that's a bit of a bummer actually- he doesnt mind being active but I prefer to sloth around in the holidays. Yay for clever Dane standing up and I too, was, taken aback by your voice. nto in a bad way just in a wasnt expecting that kind of way.:laughing:
What TV shows are Dane's faves? Odette (and our) faves is Yo Gabba Gabba! I have immense hate built up for Hi-5 and Lazytown and the Kingdom of Paramithi oh and the wonder pets!:laughing:

And the big news for 2009 so far......Koby is officially walking. I wouldn't have considered this myself since he takes a bunch of steps and then opts to go on his knees, but all my mum friends assured me that I was being picky, and that he indeed a walker.

woo-hoo- so many bubs walking- well done Kobes! and well done Rebecca as well!

Jackie - aww poor Odette molars already! i guess its good to get them over with. hope they dont cause too much pain. Have u tried Hylands teething relief tablets? they are natural and can be used with bonjela and panadol/nurofen. i found they worked great for Alyssa.

Have heard of them but I am finding that the combo of panadol and bonjella to be working fine- she ended up cutting three molars through- so a total of 11. it wasnt that bad for her- just that one disrupted night and a few uncomfortable bits here and there, she seems pretty good though. Glad to hear you are getting well sorted in your new place. TTCing in 2010! Well you'd better start planning the wedding then.:laughing:

got DF's family coming here for a roast chick lunch today so better get on with getting organised. Might attempt an apple pie as well, see how we go. there's only 2 of them so it's not too bad really but it does mean we will have to straighten up rent inspection style:wizard: not because they will comment more because we're like that:rolleyes:.

Odette still getting up at 5-5:30ish! ad now only having 2 sleeps a day - which is ok- burt it means that she can often be up for the day from middayonwards so by 5pm we have a very very tired little bubby.

Hi to everyone reading this!

xlouxloux

04-01-2009, 13:58

Jackie - i think its great that ur into gaming! Steven is big into it, im into it but not so much cos im a bit unco-ordinated lol. We have a super nintendo with Super Mario All stars (woot!) a nintendo 64 with Golden Eye and Mario Kart a Wii with Mario Kart, Mario Galaxy, Godfather, Sports and WiiFit n we just traded in a classic ps2 and xbox for a xbox 360 arcade (just went to cashcity for a cheap 20g HD) hehehe can never be bored around here now! We got GTA 4, Mirrors Edge, Guitar Hero 3 (came free!! woohoo) and some sonic game (came free too)
He wants Gears of War 2, Far Cry 3 n some other ones i dunno might have been Halo? lol he mentions so many n they are all diff numbers :o at the moment he is obsessed with CounterStrike. Ill stop now im sure im just boring alot of people lol
The chicken sounds yummo! n mmmm apple pieeeeee. way too hot to eat any of that here hehe its salad weather blerk!
11 teeth SHEESH! Alyssa is quite far behind isnt she lol

Just lazed about this morning, Alyssa napped till 850!!! she seems to have dropped down to 1 nap now, after lunch. Usually for 2-3 hrs, i quite like the new routine means i can go out in the morning hehe
Alyssa starts daycare tomorrow :no::(:crying::hissy: i dun want her to goooooooo lol. nah it wont be that bad, i think tomorrow ill stay with her and just gradually leave her for longer by herself. She will be going Mondays n Thursdays for about 5-6hrs eventually. Give me time to do cleaning, foodshopping and uni study/assignments.
Well best be off lovlies! watching Finding Nemo lol Have a good Sunday!!!

sniper wolf

04-01-2009, 16:15

8:50am! Oh man.

what time does she go to bed?

aaah a gaming fan! I hope you aren't a gaming widow. Luckily my DF is as obsessed with computers and music not to mind too much re: the amount of time i spend playing games.

xlouxloux

04-01-2009, 21:06

Sammilee

05-01-2009, 01:16

Happy New Year everyone!!!

I know, a lil' late in that department considering it's the 4th Jan already :D

Glad to read that everyone had a great start to the new year.

Louise - Love the new avatar pic. Alyssa looks so grown up! And such a cutie too! I can never get sick of seeing pics of our gorgeous Dec 07 bubs. Glad to hear you are settled in with Steven, albeit you're still waiting for your new furniture to arrive. Yay to Alyssa's sleep ins, you lucky thing!

Jackie - Interview prepping going OK. Tho' every time I think about it my tummy does summersaults :rolleyes:. I have spent some time updating my CV and organising my portfolio. :fingerscrossed: it is impressive enough to get me a spot in the course. If not then I'll be sure to look at other avenues to get where I wanna go IYKWIM. I have to admit I am soooooooooo totally not into the whole gaming thing. Years and years ago DH and I bought a Nintendo and after about 3 goes I was over it LOL! Give me a good book and a cuppa any time (and that's not an age thing, I've always been like that LOL!). Odette still getting up early? I'm feeling for ya if she is!

Widget - Hiya! Glad you popped in. Wow, sounds like Becca is coming along great guns. We still only have 6 teeth here, and no signs of any others in the new future. No walking either. Caden is standing by himself heaps more, and sometimes he looks like he's gonna take the plunge and move whilst on his feet, but that's about it. I hope all goes well at the scans/ tests etc.

Sarah - Oh, I meant to say before a big yay for Koby and his walking, what a clever lil' man! :yelclap: And had to laugh when you said that Kenya paled a lil' bit when getting her belly button pierced. When I had mine done (years ago) I was so totally fine, even when it bled a bit, but as soon as the gal' started to talk about cleaning it and the possibility of infection and pus etc I fainted LOL! Usually I am so totally fine with things like that but for some reason I passed out. It was funny 'coz I went with a GF who has a needle phobia and they were being careful to watch her, and I was the one that fainted! Funny enough it wasn't long after that I was diagnosed with very low iron and low blood pressure, so I reckon that's my excuse for fainting :D

Bec - How's Isabelle today? Have those new two teeth broken thru yet? I'm waiting for Caden to get his next two which should be the other bottom two, but as of yet no sign of them. I'm sure they'll come up in their own time. Loved the new pic too! Was that taken with your new camera?

Amy - Aaawww, that video was gorgeous! And I must admit, I too was shocked by your voice. Not shocked in a bad way LOL, but I suppose your voice was different to what I expected. Don't ask me what I expected :o LOL, but definitely wasn't what I heard, if that makes sense. I hate hearing my voice in videos and such, so high pitched and I sound just like my mum... yeeks! It's funny how different I sound when I hear myself on tape in comparison to how I hear myself in real time... hehe!

Hi to the rest of the Dec mummas... Sai, DJ, Brodie etc etc (can't see any further back... sorry!).

OK, some news from my end. On the first day of this year I took the plunge and gave Caden his very first hair cut. Of course DH was there to document it all. I'll admit that I had a tear or two in my eyes, especially after the event when I looked at the pics and noticed how grown up Caden looks now. My baby has definitely disappeared! Here's a few pics of my lil' man >>>

http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2009/01/1st-haircut.html

I'm still waiting for DH to organise the pics from Caden's 1st b'day, and I'll be sure to post a couple here when DH has done them.

OK, it's getting late so I better head on outta here. I hope everyone has a great week.

Sam...

alphafemale2901

05-01-2009, 04:43

Good morning ladies

I'm up tooooo early. I'm having trouble with sleep at the moment; getting to sleep, staying asleep, getting back to sleep. Time to drag out the valerian I think. Still I do tend to get a lot done in the early hours when everyone else is :sleeping:

Becca has 10 teeth now (I think! LOL) She cut one of 2 molars on Xmas Day - not sure if the 2nd was on Xmas too or since... She took 2 1/2 steps a few days ago - gets cheeky and gets down her knees when i ask her to come to mummy little rat... Ummm... Having issues with Annabelle's bowels again... DF gave her a manual a couple of days ago and she's still having issues so I might have to ring the Spina Bifida clinic nurse and pray she isn't on holidays... Her manuals have Annabelle pooing for 2-3 weeks without any form of laxative!!

Wow - 10 teeth. Koby just cut his 6th.

I hope Annabelle's poos sorts itself out quickly. It must be very painful for a littlie to go through that.

Sarah - hehe my mum took me to get my belly button peirced when i was in yr 9 (i think?) but we used a numbing pad so i didnt feel a thing :D hope she doesnt get an infection!

Anyone else completely lost with the days? i swear ive thought it was Sunday for the past 3 days! Damn public holidays stuffing me around hehe

Numbing pad!!! Never heard of it. I told Kenya no pain no gain. She won't stop messing around with it and its feeling sore. I have her cleaning it with metho now.

As for lost with the days - hell yes. Every day is Sunday to me.

Odette still getting up at 5-5:30ish! ad now only having 2 sleeps a day - which is ok- burt it means that she can often be up for the day from middayonwards so by 5pm we have a very very tired little bubby.

I know what you mean about a tired bubby. Koby sometimes stays up for 5-6 hours at a time, expecially if we are out, and he is quite delirious by the end of it. Sometimes I just make him have some down time in his cot, in which he'll play and chat, but at least he's not over-stimulated and if he wants to crash out he can. I like to get him in there most days before he's over-tired, and that way he eventually gets a cuple of cat-naps at least.

Sarah - Oh, I meant to say before a big yay for Koby and his walking, what a clever lil' man! :yelclap: And had to laugh when you said that Kenya paled a lil' bit when getting her belly button pierced. When I had mine done (years ago) I was so totally fine, even when it bled a bit, but as soon as the gal' started to talk about cleaning it and the possibility of infection and pus etc I fainted LOL! Usually I am so totally fine with things like that but for some reason I passed out. It was funny 'coz I went with a GF who has a needle phobia and they were being careful to watch her, and I was the one that fainted! Funny enough it wasn't long after that I was diagnosed with very low iron and low blood pressure, so I reckon that's my excuse for fainting :D

OK, some news from my end. On the first day of this year I took the plunge and gave Caden his very first hair cut. Of course DH was there to document it all. I'll admit that I had a tear or two in my eyes, especially after the event when I looked at the pics and noticed how grown up Caden looks now. My baby has definitely disappeared! Here's a few pics of my lil' man >>>

http://leonshaffer.blogspot.com/2009/01/1st-haircut.html

I found the belly-button piercing myself not very painful at all. It was the first non-ear piercing I had done (about 20 years ago).

I have many piercings done since then, but have taken them all out. I kinda feel like I'm too old for all the facial rings. The only one that made me pale out was when I did my own lip. What a stupid thing to do huh.

Ahhh now that I think of it, the nipples were a shocker too. However, I am thinking about getting them done again, and my tongue. They're all hidden, but I'm definitely too old for all the facial stuff.

The pic is very cute, as usual, and the haircut looks just dapper. Koby is due for his forth buzz-cut. I hope he goes better than last time.

Howdy Amy, Bec, Sai, DJ, Brodie, and everyone.

I'm taking Kenya to get new school shoes and various other things for school today. I'm sure I'll get roped into looking at all the girly dress shops too.

Have a good one everybody. :goodvibes:

sniper wolf

05-01-2009, 19:06

hehehe no not a widow, i acutally enjoy watching DF play (most of the time...depends what game) at the mo im watching him play Mirrors Edge, its so weird! very hard (i had a go) and kinda makes me feel motion sick - its all first person u see exactly what they do n theres alot of running n jumping lol
What games do u like/play?

At the moment I am playing fallout3 which is a role playing game although not with wizards and stuff- it's a post apocalyptic setting. I also like war sims like call of duty and I love grand theft auto. civilisation and other startegy games like that i also play. depends on my mood- I wasnt into playing them while PG though and have only just recently in the last few months had the energy or inclination to play them again. I am relieved coz i was worried my ruge was gone forever. games are THE downtime leisure activity for me, i was worried they had been stripped away.:D Althohgh if there's more abbies in the picture - finding the time will be a challenge, although I know in a few years I'll have all my time back.:yes:

mirros edge does look interesting- a different sort of game, be into renting that one to have a look at it.

0Alyssa goes down around 7-730pm usually. ive been so suprised by her sleep ins lately, she was so stuck on 6-630am and i havent done anything diff since moving. She is on a diff formula now (used to be s26 LF now shes on s26 gold toddler) maybe its filling her more lol? hope Odette stretches her sleeps till a more decent hr for u soon. I wouldnt handle 5am :laughing:

oh man you're doing well with the sleeps. I dont handle 5am that well, but hey i assume it's a phase- this morning was a more civilised 6:45 though. HOORAY! Hope it continues.

sniper wolf

05-01-2009, 19:18

Sammilee- see above Odette did a 6:45am wakeup this morning- it was great. Of course I had to wake up a few times in the night, but still, 6:45 is good, especially when I was asleep by 10pm. that's highly out of the ordinary though.

anyone else finding them have to do a baby flip in the night? meaning the baby needs to be rolled over into a better position- odette gets tangled up in the sleeping bag and wakes up and cries, all i usually have to do is go in her flip her over and pull her down the bed into a better position and she goes right back to sleep. this happens at least once during the night. the problem for me is that it usually takes me a while t get back to sleep- an hour or so is common.

alpha- thanks for the tip about quiet time in the cot I might try it- i had sort of given up putting her in there mid arvo because she doesnt sleep but maybe it would be good for her to have some quiet time at that point.

Love the new haircut on Caden Sammilee- Odette is yet to have a trim. I am wanting to grow her baby fringe out- this means that she is going through the obligatory mullet- business at the front, party at the back look. It hangs in her eyes a bit and she isnt that keen on me putting it in a hairband to get the front bit back and she wont wear a headband, so we will battle through it, until I can tie it back easily, which wont be that far away. I can almost get the back of her hair into pigtails now but the front fringe sticks out still, so we will persist a bit longer. Boy she loves her hair combed though:rolleyes::laughing::eek:

ok that's me for now, hope everyone is going ok out there. hoo-roo!

sai

05-01-2009, 22:23

Hiya all, have hit that time again when my net connection goes all snail like, trying to catch up here is near impossible (it's taking 5mins at least to load each page) :fingerscrossed: I actually manage to post this.
Good to see you all survived the new year, we ended up having a Wii-athon with my sister so that was a bit of fun and I managed to get tipsy with only one glass of wine, it's amazing how when you don't drink you loose all tolerance for the stuff.
Am very very tired, sleep is at a premium at the moment here, A hasn't slept a full night for the last week, she wakes up screaming won't go back to bed and ends up falling asleep in my arms, the problem is I fall asleep too and wake up who knows how much later to try and put her back in bed, we had to go and buy all this wood to board up our window 'cause I'm worried she'll fall out climbing round my bed in the dark, Our bedrooms upstairs so it's quite a drop out the window :no: so there's the weekend job for us, that and a whole heap of other windows I want to avoid her going through, we still have really thin old glass in our house none of it is safety glass, can't afford to upgrade at the moment.
Today was boiling here and it's still 30� now aghhhh I don't sleep well in the heat, hopefully I'll be able to read myself to sleep, my sis lent me twilight over christmas and I got hooked I'm up to the final book now, I luv a good read :yes:

So sorry for the lack of personals I just can't focus at the moment, hope all is well with you all, big :hugs: to all for the new year! :babydust2:

Ys_Woman

06-01-2009, 10:04

You ladies cracked me up with your comments. First I thought:maybe I sound younger because I sing? Then I thought: well what does a 45 year old sound like anyway?:laughing: I might have a young sounding voice but my joints certainly feel their age:yes:.
I understood Jackie's comment too ..sometimes you imagine a person's voice through their writings and then get a shock when you hear them in real life. A bit why I never read a book before seeing the movie..lol.

Well, those lazy days are over now that Dane is up on his feet.The usual bedtime routine is in crisis. I lay him down and by the time I get to the door and turn back the little monkey is already standing up and giggling at me:shame:. Got a bit old last night after an hour of laying him down every ten minutes or so. Yet I must say I do feel kind of chuffed seeing him meet that milestone.

Took the kids out bright and early this morning to play up on the school oval before the heat of the day sets in. We tried our hand at boomerang throwing (Christmas gifts). Suffice it to say we need a lot of practice as they wouldn't come back..lol. Got home and the kids ate a heartier breakfast than usual after all that exercise, even boybee who had only sat in the pram. Poor bub was then playing on the floor and attempted to use his big Duplo fire engine as leverage to stand, only to have it upend and smack him in the face:crying:. After plenty of cuddles he's just gone down for his morning nap.

Gotta say ladies..I just love that bub to pieces. He is the cuddliest, sweetest, quietest and most docile baby I've ever had and I am thoroughly enjoying him. Here's hoping the toddler years are as kind.

Hubby is back at work now having spent his holidays being ill. Hoping to head north for a few weeks around April which should be a tonic to us all. His parents in Bundaberg haven't yet met Dane, not that they like children much anyways *shrugs*, but there will be other rellies up there who will dote on him.

Must post this and then get on to personals.

Hugs to all,
Amy:)

alphafemale2901

06-01-2009, 10:39

G'day chicks

I jut got back from taking Koby for his 12 months vax - nasty business that stuff.

*shudders*

Not only did he scream his poor little heart out, but I had tears too. I actually looks really painful. Dh came with me this time, so I made him hold Koby and I stood by, so I got the full view of how deep the needles go in. Ouchies.

I forgot to tell yuz about his stats after the 12 month MCHC visit. Now where did I put the book.

Weight: 9.350 kg
Height: 74.3 cm
Head: 46.4 cm

All the other stuff normal. He's in the bottom 25-50% percentage for measurements, but I'm not concerned because he eats well, sleeps well and gets around actively all day. He's just a little guy thats all. :)

Anyway, I'm off to enjoy this gorgeous Melbourne weather.

Have a great day everyone. :thumbsup:

Ys_Woman

06-01-2009, 11:44

xlouxloux: I just adore that pic of Alyssa in your avatar..what a sweetie. Sounds like she is a great sleeper for you too. Dane sleeps around ten hours overnight, quick bottle in his cot at 6am, then back for another 2hr nap before breakfast.
As to cold foods...I have been giving boybee loads of finger foods like chunks of cooked meat, fish fingers, pieces of tomato (not his fave yet), pieces of cheese or melted on bread under the grill..tinned stuff I give him are things like: baked beans or spaghetti, Ricecream..and cold stuff like custard, jelly, even snuck him some vanilla icecream the other day..lol..loved that of course. Hope you get some ideas from that lot.
I hope your furniture arrives this week..will be just like Christmas again!

Pixiemum2: Gosh but Isabelle is such a cutie ..she looks so confident standing too. How are those new teeth going? Are they all the way through yet? Dane is currently pulling funny faces trying to work through another tooth. Looks a bit like he is chewing gum..lol. Hope the worst of it is over for Isabelle now.

Alphafemale2904: Hope you have a great day for the naming ceremony. So what are you going to name him?:laughing: *j/k*. Have you got a cute outfit for him?
Hope Kenya's belly button piercing is healing well. I thought I would be really strict about stuff like that but found myself saying yes to a nose piercing when Brittany was 12. Frankly now I couldn't imagine her without it. She had her bellybutton done around 16 and occassionally changes the jewellery, but I think the novelty of it wore off. I didn't mind her doing stuff like that so long as it wasn't somewhere obvious where it could hinder her job prospects.
So have you gone and bought her some cute jewellery for when it is healed?
Great stats from Koby's health centre visit but :hugs:for the nasty needles. It's tough I know.

Widget: Yikes for Anabelle's bowel troubles. Did you manage to get onto the woman with the midas touch?
:smiliedance:for Becca's walking!! How did you feel?
Ten teeth..she is doing well..Dane's just working on number six at the moment. Were the molars kind to her? And about Dane standing..it was the second time for him. Dh put him to bed and went to check on him and then frantically called me to come and see what he was doing. Once I saw him standing I raced for the mobile phone to take a video but he had sat back down by the time I got back. That is why I am coaxing him on the video to "show us again"..lol. Of course by now it is is favourite party trick..lol.
Fingers crossed for a good scan and hearing test for Anabelle.

Sniper wolf: So are you packed and ready for a trip to Canberra? *hint hint*:D I really hope you can come although will understand perfectly if you can't. Just would be great to meet up after all this time *throws out the invite to everyone in here*.
I can't say I know the games you talk about but I understand the passion of playing . I had a minor addiction to Sims when it first came out..and a major addiction to the net for many years..I would carve out time in the middle of the night just to jump on and chat for hours..not so keen now..lol. Must be pretty cool having your df home to share Odette and give you time to play. We all need to have some down time.
So what is Yo Gabba Gabba? Dane will watch anything that moves..lol.but I have tons of hand-me-down baby videos and dvd's from the kids like: Baby Bright and Baby Songs (Brittany's fave as a bub)..and if we are on Foxtel I put on Bear in the Big Blue House for him..he has such a love of music that anything with songs takes his fancy. He even gabbles along..lol.
He just adores books too. He loves the fish story you sent him..I do too..he loves turning the pages...and he has a thing about a Mem Fox board book called Where is The Green Sheep? He drags it all around with him.
What is Odette into reading-wise now?
As to funny sleeping positions..oh yes..now he is mobile he changes position all through his sleep. It only becomes an issue for him when his legs are overhanging the cot for too long, or if he bangs his head mid-turn..otherwise he can sleep almost on his head and be fine..lol.

Sammilee: Love Caden's new doo..it reminds me of a pic taken of him months ago with the spiked hair. I am a sook like you though Sam..I get weepy when they get their first haircut and I always keep the curls for posterity.:hugs:. Dane doesn't have that much hair yet but all the longish stuff around his ears and at the back is in full curl as the humidity here grows. I am thinking of waiting til ppl start calling him a girl before I have it cut..lol.. I used to love Lachlan's blonde curls and want to see what Dane will look like with more hair. The pics Leon took are gorgeous and dang but that Caden boy is gonna be a heartbreaker at the Child Care Centre!:D

Sai: I am with you on securing the windows. I keep seeing news stories about little ones falling a few stories..thankfully most end up with only bruising..but scarey stuff!! Could you fit a grill on the inside of them perhaps? That way it still lets light in. I am one of those scaredy-mummies that tries to think of all the dangers before they happen. They are just soooo precious.
Is Avari teething? Just wondered if her gums are waking her. I hope whatever is bothering her passes quickly as I know how hard it is to function without enough sleep.

I had best dash off now..I can hear Dane stirring (OMG I've been on all this time!!), and the kids are asking for lunch (*sheesh*do I look like a canteen lady to you?!)..demand demand demand.
lol.
Have a wonderful day good peoples.

Amy (no smiling..used my six emoticons already).

pixiemum2

06-01-2009, 15:28

good you got onto this one then, what is the course of action from now? great pic!My next course of action is to speak to my GP about it when I take her in for her shots. I will be avoiding all peanut products before then. I spoke to a girl in mothers group this morning about peanut allergies (she is an ER nurse). She said they can definitely get worse very quickly. Even if the first exposure is fine the second can be a lot worse.

Just lazed about this morning, Alyssa napped till 850!!! she seems to have dropped down to 1 nap now, after lunch. Usually for 2-3 hrs, i quite like the new routine means i can go out in the morning hehe
Alyssa starts daycare tomorrow :no::(:crying::hissy: i dun want her to goooooooo lol. nah it wont be that bad, i think tomorrow ill stay with her and just gradually leave her for longer by herself. She will be going Mondays n Thursdays for about 5-6hrs eventually. Give me time to do cleaning, foodshopping and uni study/assignments.
Well best be off lovlies! watching Finding Nemo lol Have a good Sunday!!!Hows Alysha doing in daycare? Any problems? Isabelle has also dropped down to one nap a day. I have cut Max's day nap out altogether so it is a lot easier to get out and do things during the day now.

Bec - How's Isabelle today? Have those new two teeth broken thru yet? I'm waiting for Caden to get his next two which should be the other bottom two, but as of yet no sign of them. I'm sure they'll come up in their own time. Loved the new pic too! Was that taken with your new camera?

OK, some news from my end. On the first day of this year I took the plunge and gave Caden his very first hair cut. Of course DH was there to document it all. I'll admit that I had a tear or two in my eyes, especially after the event when I looked at the pics and noticed how grown up Caden looks now. My baby has definitely disappeared! Here's a few pics of my lil' man >>>Isabelle is a little better today. Last few days have been hell, even when she is dosed up with pain relief. Plus she still has the remnants of a cold. She was waking in the middle of the night screaming in pain for quite a few night. She was very hard to settle. I soon learnt to give her some pain relief before bed and that stopped the night waking. I didn't give her any last night and she slept through ok so I think she might be getting better. I can see one tooth fully throught and the other one has just a slit in the gum. Yes that pic was taken with my new camera. I'm still trying to get the hang of it but I LOVE it. I would really like to do a photography course. Love the new haircut, he looks so grown up. I'm loving the fact that I won't have to cut Isabelle's hair. I hated cutting Max's. He is due for his third haircut soon, its getting a bit wild.

Well, those lazy days are over now that Dane is up on his feet.The usual bedtime routine is in crisis. I lay him down and by the time I get to the door and turn back the little monkey is already standing up and giggling at me:shame:. Got a bit old last night after an hour of laying him down every ten minutes or so. Yet I must say I do feel kind of chuffed seeing him meet that milestone.

Gotta say ladies..I just love that bub to pieces. He is the cuddliest, sweetest, quietest and most docile baby I've ever had and I am thoroughly enjoying him. Here's hoping the toddler years are as kind.Amy I have Isabelle in a grow bag then tucked in firmly with a sheet and light blanket. She has to really wriggle around to get out of it. I adore my little girl too. She is so different to Max. Sometimes I feel bad though that I enjoy Isabelle more. Max is just such hard work at the moment and I feel like I am constantly yelling at him. Sometimes I have to pull myself up, stop, and just give him a cuddle.

G'day chicks

I jut got back from taking Koby for his 12 months vax - nasty business that stuff.

*shudders*

Not only did he scream his poor little heart out, but I had tears too. I actually looks really painful. Dh came with me this time, so I made him hold Koby and I stood by, so I got the full view of how deep the needles go in. Ouchies.

I forgot to tell yuz about his stats after the 12 month MCHC visit. Now where did I put the book.

Weight: 9.350 kg
Height: 74.3 cm
Head: 46.4 cm

All the other stuff normal. He's in the bottom 25-50% percentage for measurements, but I'm not concerned because he eats well, sleeps well and gets around actively all day. He's just a little guy thats all.

Anyway, I'm off to enjoy this gorgeous Melbourne weather.

Have a great day everyone. Needles are the worst aren't they? I'm not looking forward to Isabelles next week.

Pixiemum2: Gosh but Isabelle is such a cutie ..she looks so confident standing too. How are those new teeth going? Are they all the way through yet? Dane is currently pulling funny faces trying to work through another tooth. Looks a bit like he is chewing gum..lol. Hope the worst of it is over for Isabelle now.I think she's a cutie too but I could be biased! The teeth are almost trhough and I think she is getting a bit better. Boy I have never had this much trouble with teething before! I love it when they get the tooth through, realise something is different, and then start grinding away.
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Not much else to report on that I haven't covered above. As I mentioned Isabelle is down to one nap and I have cut Max's day nap out so getting out of the house is a bit easier. She's getting confident with her standing now and has been going inbetween things (while holding on for dear life). I tried her on the push along walker before to get her into the walking motion with her feet/legs and she loved it.
She is fully on cows milk now and is having no reactions or problems.

Best be off :wave:

Bec

Sammilee

06-01-2009, 20:30

Evening all :wave:

Wow, what a day. Caden was back in daycare (they closed the centre the week over Xmas and New Year). DH dropped him off fairly early as I had a 1st aid course to attend (my senior cert was just about to expire so I thought I best renew it). When DH dropped Caden off Caden started to ball his eyes out :crying:. My poor poor baby didn't want to be left there. Made me feel very sad when I spoke to DH during the lunch break of the course and he told me about the tears. I wanted to get in my car and drive straight over there and pick him up. As soon as I finished my course I picked DH up from home and then we headed over to collect Caden. When we first got there he was happy as larry eating a bicky with some other kiddies at the table, but as soon as he turned around and saw us the waterworks started again :rolleyes:. They said he'd been great all day (only cried for a few minutes when DH left him and then was OK). So even tho' he started to cry again it made me feel better knowing that the tears were more for our benefit rather than expressing how he truly feels IYKWIM.

Louise - I must have missed the bit in your other post about Alyssa starting daycare (must have read it after I had those few wines the other night LOL!). How'd she go? Was she OK? It's a great idea to do an orientation at the centre to begin with so Alyssa isn't thrown into the deep end by herself. That's what we did too. The first week we just went for 1 hour a day and I stayed with him. Then he just had a couple of half days by himself, and then today was his first real full day. I'm sure she went OK, but I know how you're feeling!

Sarah - Great stats there! You reminded me, I forgot to give an update about Caden. We visited the CHN last week and got him weighed and measured. Funny enough Caden is very similar to Koby!
Weight - 9.39kgs
Length - 75cms
(We didn't do the HC so can't give you that one).
According to the graphs Caden is a bit on the smaller side, both in weight and length, but I'm not worried either 'coz he loves to eat and seems to be happy and healthy. So how's the naming day preps coming along? Soooooooooo reminds me that I need to get Caden's christening organised. Naughty me!!! I'm not overly religious or anything (actually my mum was a bit surprised I was going to do it when I mentioned the other week that I need to get my butt into gear), but for some reason I have this feeling that it should be done. Probably sounds weird, just how I feel.

Bec - All this talk off bubbas cutting down to one sleep a day. It's actually gone the opposite here :detective:. Caden was having just one sleep a day for ages, but now in this last week he's gone back to having two (an hour or so around 10am - 11am and then another 45 minutes around 2pm). I'd actually prefer if he had the one longer sleep, would mean I could do more. Oh well, not to worry. I must admit if I want to go out even if it's Caden's nap time I still go. Caden has learnt to sleep in his pram/ car seat/ wherever we may be).

Amy - Sounds like you guys had a ball *trying* to throw your boomerangs... hehe! :laughing: Have to say I have never ever tried it so I could only imagine what dismal efforts mine would look like LOL!

OK, I best be off. Have lots of stuff to do between now and Thursday!!! Yeeks, Thursday, so so nervous people!!! Please think of me around 9am (that's WDST) 'coz I'll be one nervous chicky at my interview. I feel confident but have now decided that if it's meant to be then it will happen. If not then there's always next year.

OK, I really am going. I hope everyone is having a great week, and I'll pop back in later (hopefully with some good news about uni!).

Sam... :flowerz:

alphafemale2901

07-01-2009, 03:04

Good morning lovelies

Its too bl00dy early. I've been tossing and turning again, for no particular reason. Anyway I have been kicking some gangster a$$ on Mafia Wars in FB to whittle the hours away.

lphafemale2904: Hope you have a great day for the naming ceremony. So what are you going to name him?:laughing: *j/k*. Have you got a cute outfit for him?
Hope Kenya's belly button piercing is healing well. I thought I would be really strict about stuff like that but found myself saying yes to a nose piercing when Brittany was 12. Frankly now I couldn't imagine her without it. She had her bellybutton done around 16 and occassionally changes the jewellery, but I think the novelty of it wore off. I didn't mind her doing stuff like that so long as it wasn't somewhere obvious where it could hinder her job prospects.
So have you gone and bought her some cute jewellery for when it is healed?
Great stats from Koby's health centre visit but :hugs:for the nasty needles. It's tough I know.

We're thinking of naming him 'Monster' in line with his new monster-growl sound, and face to match. Haven't got him a special outfit. I figure it will probly be warm, so I'm just going to keep it all casual, but he always looks pretty snappy when I dress him (I think).

Kenya's belly-button is coming along nicely since I gave her a bottle of metho. If she wants to change jewellrey I have a few spare ones from the days when mine was done. I don't think she wants to change though; she seems happy with just a plain bar with a clear stone. I have suggested a nose-piercing for her too, which she might consider sometime soon. However, her school doesn't allow facial piercing until year 9. I don't get that. It should either be allowed or not allowed, not allowed for some and not for others.

As for the needles, the nurse tells me the 12 months ones are the worst and at 18 months its just a single chicken pox one. Actually the nurse is a friend of ours, so that made it a bit more bareable. He stopped crying as soon as I was able to snuggle him and he was fine for the rest of the day.

Sarah - Great stats there! You reminded me, I forgot to give an update about Caden. We visited the CHN last week and got him weighed and measured. Funny enough Caden is very similar to Koby!
Weight - 9.39kgs
Length - 75cms
(We didn't do the HC so can't give you that one).
According to the graphs Caden is a bit on the smaller side, both in weight and length, but I'm not worried either 'coz he loves to eat and seems to be happy and healthy. So how's the naming day preps coming along? Soooooooooo reminds me that I need to get Caden's christening organised. Naughty me!!! I'm not overly religious or anything (actually my mum was a bit surprised I was going to do it when I mentioned the other week that I need to get my butt into gear), but for some reason I have this feeling that it should be done. Probably sounds weird, just how I feel.

Great stats yourself hun. :yes:

I know what you mean about the Christening thingy. Kenya was Christened when she was little. I went with Church of England (coz thats what I was done as), but I'm not religious at all. I actually think in hindsight I did it for the wrong reason, which was (and I don't want to offend anyone) so that she wouldn't be Catholic, which was her bio-f's religion.

I did table the idea of doing Koby the same way, but DH was dead against it. He is an Atheist. I'm not Atheist, I would say Agnostic, so rather than think there is nothing out there god or god-ish, I think there are just some things that I cannot know. I'm quite spiritual though.

Anyway chickies I hope everyone is well and happy, and hopefully at this hour getting a whole bunch of :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping:

S. ♥

pixiemum2

07-01-2009, 08:53

I posted this video on my facebook page if any of you want to look. Its just us singing happy birthday to Isabelle. Max is on the right and his cousing Millle is on the left.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=53723482742#/video/video.php?v=53723482742

xlouxloux

07-01-2009, 21:17

Hurrrooooo!!! Just thought id pop in to let u all know i hadnt melted! damn summer....damn damn DAMN it all to hell! :( sorry going crazy from the heat lol i seriously dont handle summer and its been 35+ for 2 nearly 3 weeks now and theres no signs of it cooling for over a week! WAHHHH *whinge over*
Went shopping today got some cute white sandles for Alyssa from kmart, $13 woot, and some cute baby havianas (couldnt resist!) also got 2 cheap hats, one to keep at daycare n one just cos it was cute! Also got myself a new handbag with my lotto winings (97.40 score!) it was 99 reduced from 214 i was so stoked, been wanting a Kathy Van Zeeland bag foreverrrrr
Tomorrow Alyssa has her 2nd day at daycare hoping it goes okay, will prob do the same as i did on Monday n pick her up after lunch, before they nap. Next week ill leave her till 2ish prob.

Amy - hehe i duno why ur voice suprised me, i HATE hearing my voice when its been recorded. i sound so manly lol How are the older ones enjoying their holidays? getting bored yet?

Sam - will def think of u on Thursday! and ur right if its meant to happen it will :) naw Caden turned the water works on to make u feel bad, glad to hear he had fun though, makes me feel optomistic about tomorrow lol btw i loveee Caden's new do! suits him

Sarah - thats weird about her school allowing peircings after yr 9, my school was no peircings apart from ears. sucked, i got my tongue done when i was going into yr 11 n the stupid head of whatever would check my tongue every day to make sure i didnt have it in, i got a clear one but it wasnt healed enough so it got sure. grrr! koby sounds like a great size, Alyssa is over 11kg now :eek: so hard to carry around lol

Sai - hope Avari's sleeping settles for u soon! could it be teething?

Bec - will check out the vid after i post this!

Off to play some Mario, Steven keeps laughing at me cos i panic n die :( lol have a good oneeee

Widget

07-01-2009, 21:39

its been 35+
That'd be nice... We've been in the 40s... Of course the kids rooms are the freaking hottest in the house and the portable air con in the lounge room is barely doing anything but it was SO hard to get the girls to sleep last night - 10pm for Becca and 10:30 for Annabelle... It was 33 in Beccas room when she finally went down...

4 days of parafin oil and Annabelle now has no trouble whatsoever with her poos!! Quite runny now and she didn't have any today!!

sniper wolf

08-01-2009, 06:47

:babydust2:just wanted to pop in and say good luck and positive vibes for Sammilee over there in the west for her interview this morning.:fingerscrossed:

xlouxloux

08-01-2009, 10:38

Im a little late but wanted to say a big

GOOD LUCK!

to Sam, im sure ull do great hun! :)

alphafemale2901

08-01-2009, 11:12

Howdy everyone

I hope everyone is well and happy. I am, after getting a decent nights sleep. Go the temazepan.

I posted this video on my facebook page if any of you want to look. Its just us singing happy birthday to Isabelle. Max is on the right and his cousing Millle is on the left.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=53723482742#/video/video.php?v=53723482742

Very cute Bec. There really aren't any decent pics from Koby's birthday. DH has some on his phone, but thats it. I really should get some DVD footage of Koby strutting around the place. He's just getting so clever with walking. Now I hold open my arms for him and he walks towards me and then diverts around me. He doesn't even like holding my hand to walk now. He doesn't need me anymore. :crying:

Sam - Good luck to day with you Uni interview.

I'm having some issues getting all the days I want for childcare, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my enrollment and not do my awesome hospital placement afterall this year. I was going to get my mum to have Koby for the other two days per week, but her mind seems to be doing strange things more and more lately and I just don't want to take the risk of leaving Koby with her when she hasn't fully got her wits about her 100% of the time.

Ho-hum, I'll do some kushy elective first semester instead I guess, something exploring gender stereotypes I think.

Anyway, have a great day everyone. :hugs:

Sammilee

09-01-2009, 12:48

just wanted to pop in and say good luck and positive vibes for Sammilee over there in the west for her interview this morning.

Im a little late but wanted to say a big

GOOD LUCK!

to Sam, im sure ull do great hun!

Sam - Good luck to day with you Uni interview.

Aaawww, thanks guys!

Well, I survived. How did I go? Who knows. I can tell you that I was extreeeeemely nervous, and of course once I was out and relived the interview in my mind I thought of more wonderful things that I could of said in response to some of their questions. Oh well, can't change it now. :fingerscrossed: I get in. Won't know until next Wednesday/ Thursday next week when the offers go out.

I posted this video on my facebook page if any of you want to look. Its just us singing happy birthday to Isabelle. Max is on the right and his cousing Millle is on the left.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=53723482742#/video/video.php?v=53723482742

Mmm... :detective: ... I tried watching but it was very jumpy IYKWIM. Might have to give it another go later. But from what I could see it looks like Isabelle had a great birthday! And aren't you a bit of a spunk too Bec? ;)

Hurrrooooo!!! Just thought id pop in to let u all know i hadnt melted! damn summer....damn damn DAMN it all to hell! sorry going crazy from the heat lol i seriously dont handle summer and its been 35+ for 2 nearly 3 weeks now and theres no signs of it cooling for over a week! WAHHHH *whinge over*

So how are you surviving the heat? I don't know about you but I think I've partially melted! :p Thank goodness for air-con (tho' the thought of getting our next power bill isn't too appealing). Do you have air-con in your new place with Steven? I hope so! I think the weather is suppose to drop off to the high 20's come next week. Well, I hope so 'coz this high 30's for the past 3 weeks is driving me insane!!! (Tho' I might add I'd much rather this weather than freezing cold weather LOL!).

Howdy everyone

I hope everyone is well and happy. I am, after getting a decent nights sleep. Go the temazepan.

So glad to hear you got some sleep! (albeit induced sleep, but who cares, shut-eye is shut-eye whichever way you get it!).

Very cute Bec. There really aren't any decent pics from Koby's birthday. DH has some on his phone, but thats it. I really should get some DVD footage of Koby strutting around the place. He's just getting so clever with walking. Now I hold open my arms for him and he walks towards me and then diverts around me. He doesn't even like holding my hand to walk now. He doesn't need me anymore.

We're the same here with pics from Caden's b'day party. Both DH and I were running around being the *perfect* hosts so DH hardly got his camera out. Thankfully he did when we got the cake out to sing happy birthday. I really should give DH a bit of a *poke* and get him to post some on his blog so I can share. And yes please, record some of Koby walking! I bet he looks like a real champ strutting around.

I'm having some issues getting all the days I want for childcare, so it looks like I'm going to have to change my enrollment and not do my awesome hospital placement afterall this year. I was going to get my mum to have Koby for the other two days per week, but her mind seems to be doing strange things more and more lately and I just don't want to take the risk of leaving Koby with her when she hasn't fully got her wits about her 100% of the time.

Ho-hum, I'll do some kushy elective first semester instead I guess, something exploring gender stereotypes I think.

Anyway, have a great day everyone.

That's a real bummer about your uni, but I can understand how hard it is to get childcare. I thought that I might have had to wait longer to get Caden in somewhere but I think I got very lucky. I hope you can somehow work it out, but if all else fails there's always next semester to do your prac :hugs:

Well, news here, like I mentioned above I had my interview yesterday morning. Now I have a week of waiting. I really don't know how I went so I'll just keep my lil' fingers crossed and hope for the best.

We have a 1st birthday party tomorrow (actually have a few coming up in the next few weeks 'coz most of the bubs in my mum's group are January bubs). Then we have dinner plans with some friends that night. I hope I can get Caden to have a real good sleep inbetween the party and dinner otherwise it may be a short night.

Sunday Leon's got a wedding so I think Caden and I will be hibernating inside in the air-con.

And that's about it.

Hi to all the rest of the Dec mummas and their bubbas. I hope everyone is having a great Friday, and may the sun be shining wherever you are on the weekend.

Take care,

Sam... :flowerz:

alphafemale2901

11-01-2009, 05:12

Good morning chicks

Today is Koby's Naming Day. I think there will be over 40 people here, including kids. It sure didn't look like that many when I wrote up the invites. Nevertheless, I love a good shin-dig, surrounded by friends.

As if Koby wasn't spoiled rotten enough through the Christmas/Birthday period, I bet people bring pressies today. I've never done a naming day before; Kenya's was a Christening and I'm pretty sure people brought pressies to that. The godparents are all really excited too. I have one of the godmums 'da godmudda' coming over early to help me prepare the food. I suppose I should do a run around with the vaccuum this morning too.

Well, I survived. How did I go? Who knows. I can tell you that I was extreeeeemely nervous, and of course once I was out and relived the interview in my mind I thought of more wonderful things that I could of said in response to some of their questions. Oh well, can't change it now. :fingerscrossed: I get in. Won't know until next Wednesday/ Thursday next week when the offers go out.

I bet you blew them away.

Its so normal to be nervous during such ordeals, especially when its a panel interview. I bet we all can think of different/better things we could have said at interviews in hindsight. Like I said, I'm sure they were very impressed with you, and IMO they would be priviledged to have you onboard with the course. :yes:

We're the same here with pics from Caden's b'day party. Both DH and I were running around being the *perfect* hosts so DH hardly got his camera out. Thankfully he did when we got the cake out to sing happy birthday. I really should give DH a bit of a *poke* and get him to post some on his blog so I can share. And yes please, record some of Koby walking! I bet he looks like a real champ strutting around.

I hope some other people here today pull out cameras, because again I'll be flat out entertaining/hosting. I will charge the DVD camera up today and definitely get some footage of him strutting his stuff. He just walks everywhere now, and often in favour of crawling.

That's a real bummer about your uni, but I can understand how hard it is to get childcare. I thought that I might have had to wait longer to get Caden in somewhere but I think I got very lucky. I hope you can somehow work it out, but if all else fails there's always next semester to do your prac :hugs:

Its all good. I'll just ease back into it this year. Doing a four day a week placement was going to be severely challenging anyway. I still have Koby booked in 2 days a week at childcare, so I will use those days for hardcore study, and put him on the waiting list for next year for 4 days. You can never get in too early these days. Apart from the ABC childcare crisis, this area is one of the most expanding for young families, so I'll really have to be vigilant.

We have a 1st birthday party tomorrow (actually have a few coming up in the next few weeks 'coz most of the bubs in my mum's group are January bubs). Then we have dinner plans with some friends that night. I hope I can get Caden to have a real good sleep inbetween the party and dinner otherwise it may be a short night.

I hope you and Caden have a great time at the birthday party, and a super night out with your friends. A lot of the chicks from my mother's group have their bub's birthdays coming up in March and April, so that will be a busy time for me. I also have Kenya's birthday in April, and OMG, just off that topic, she tells me that she is about to start dating a boy from school. :eek: This means I will probly have to have a serious girly talk with her in the near future about respecting her body etc. Holy cr@p shes growing up too quick.

OK ladies, I hope everyone is well and happy and having a great weekend.

S. ♥

sai

11-01-2009, 22:58

Sam - Am sure you did a fantastic job with the interview and that they will be begging you to be a student with them:yes:

Sarah - hope the naming day went well and that everyone did spoil little koby again - it will be a prezzie drought for the next year for all our bubs,:laughing: am glad my b'day isn't in december.
Bummer about the lack of daycare spots, hope it all works out for you.

Thats as far back as I could read at the moment with the crazy slow internetty, hope everyone else is well and happy, things have been a bit crazy here, A isn't sleeping well or eating well, I think it's teething though we still only have the two front bottom ones and thats it.
I started giving her Incremin yesterday and she started eating a bit more this afternoon, this morning she wouldn't eat at all it was crazy I tried all the favourites but she just clamped her mouth shut and shook her head -aghhhhh
Hopefully she stays down tonight and I get to sleep through :cloud9:-hmmmmm that would be nice.
Am thinking of applying for a job in before and after school care, 'cause my Mum could watch bub while I work and I'd have the school hours free to be Mum, will let you all know how the plan goes, mind you this is not a job I have done before am really an office girl but it seems impossible for me to get a part time job that fits round my Mums availability.
oh well was keen for a change so will see what life throws at me I guess, wishing myself luck with the application.
Anyway hope the week is good for you all!:babydust2:

sniper wolf

12-01-2009, 06:28

ok bit of a catchup required here-

Well, those lazy days are over now that Dane is up on his feet.The usual bedtime routine is in crisis. I lay him down and by the time I get to the door and turn back the little monkey is already standing up and giggling at me. Got a bit old last night after an hour of laying him down every ten minutes or so.

I know this one. We've now just done the- just shut the door and let her sleep where she falls and don't you dare go in there because she will wake up and the whole thing will start over again routine. in the last week we've done some house painting so she has been in her portacot a bit and it has meant that she has been more unsettled in the day, even when she went back to her real bed- just a few days in a portacot stuffed it all up a bit. man, these babies are sensitive.

Took the kids out bright and early this morning to play up on the school oval before the heat of the day sets in.yeah- you guys are getting some hot weather over there! (same too in WA for sammilee and loulou!) I checked the forecast for DF and it was all 30s this week. This is the time of year where we win- have a mild early to mid 20s here, especially at our place- i think Hobart is meant to be 31 tommorrow but it wont get to that here- maybe a sneaky 26-7. that's enough for me.

We tried our hand at boomerang throwing (Christmas gifts). Suffice it to say we need a lot of practice as they wouldn't come back..lol. Got home and the kids ate a heartier breakfast than usual after all that exercise, even boybee who had only sat in the pram. Poor bub was then playing on the floor and attempted to use his big Duplo fire engine as leverage to stand, only to have it upend and smack him in the face. After plenty of cuddles he's just gone down for his morning nap.:laughing: poor dane. the bommerang throwing sounds well frustrating- who retrieved them?

Gotta say ladies..I just love that bub to pieces. He is the cuddliest, sweetest, quietest and most docile baby I've ever had and I am thoroughly enjoying him. Here's hoping the toddler years are as kind.that's sweet Amy. good for you. I wont be coming to Canberra as we had booked DF's flights weeks ago. Must admit the weather puts me off! When I get there though i wil defiitely look you up. Love to meet the kids.

I can't say I know the games you talk about but I understand the passion of playing . I had a minor addiction to Sims when it first came out..and a major addiction to the net for many years..I would carve out time in the middle of the night just to jump on and chat for hours..not so keen now..lol.

yeah i'm not quite that ddicted- sleep is a premium round here. did you know sims 3 is coming out this year? I do like the sims as well.

So what is Yo Gabba Gabba? kids show on foxtel/austar. checd it on youtube- it's quite endearing.

Evening all

Wow, what a day. Caden was back in daycare (they closed the centre the week over Xmas and New Year). DH dropped him off fairly early as I had a 1st aid course to attend (my senior cert was just about to expire so I thought I best renew it). When DH dropped Caden off Caden started to ball his eyes out . My poor poor baby didn't want to be left there. Made me feel very sad when I spoke to DH during the lunch break of the course and he told me about the tears. I wanted to get in my car and drive straight over there and pick him up. As soon as I finished my course I picked DH up from home and then we headed over to collect Caden. When we first got there he was happy as larry eating a bicky with some other kiddies at the table, but as soon as he turned around and saw us the waterworks started again . They said he'd been great all day (only cried for a few minutes when DH left him and then was OK). So even tho' he started to cry again it made me feel better knowing that the tears were more for our benefit rather than expressing how he truly feels IYKWIM.

this is good- he has really settled in. oodles of good luck for wednesday.:yes: How are you dealing with the weather? Man you guys get it hot!

We're thinking of naming him 'Monster' in line with his new monster-growl sound, and face to match. Haven't got him a special outfit. I figure it will probly be warm, so I'm just going to keep it all casual, but he always looks pretty snappy when I dress him (I think).

that's cute, i hope the naming day went well.

I posted this video on my facebook page if any of you want to look. Its just us singing happy birthday to Isabelle. Max is on the right and his cousing Millle is on the left.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=53723482742#/video/video.php?v=53723482742

sweet family you have there Bec. Nice pad too!

Hurrrooooo!!! Just thought id pop in to let u all know i hadnt melted! damn summer....damn damn DAMN it all to hell! :( sorry going crazy from the heat lol i seriously dont handle summer and its been 35+ for 2 nearly 3 weeks now and theres no signs of it cooling for over a week! WAHHHH *whinge over*

yeah if you dont like the heat you are well screwed!:laughing: I hope you have aircon.

Went shopping today got some cute white sandles for Alyssa from kmart, $13 woot, and some cute baby havianas (couldnt resist!) also got 2 cheap hats, one to keep at daycare n one just cos it was cute! Also got myself a new handbag with my lotto winings (97.40 score!) it was 99 reduced from 214 i was so stoked, been wanting a Kathy Van Zeeland bag foreverrrrr major score!

good luck with daycare.

going to post this before it goes up in smoke and I crack the major ****s and throw it out the window.:no:

alphafemale2901

12-01-2009, 12:37

Hiya lovelies

Just a quickie as I'm dealing with the carnage from yesty.

The naming day was really beautiful. I had about 50 people here and I think everyone agreed that it was a great day.

Koby got spoiled rotten again.

I hope everyone is having a great Monday.

S. ♥

DJWebb

13-01-2009, 16:03

hi ladies! its been awhile..I have been super busy these last couple of weeks.! We took the kids camping over the weekend, it was lovely! Madison looooves the beach..and anything ooutdoors! Was a great little holiday!

unfortunately, yesterday Madison was sick and we ended up taking her to hospital! she had a fever and was very grumpy and sick. She stayed the night there, on a iv drip of antibiotics..they thought she may have a urinary tract infection..we get her blood test results tomorrow.
She is thankfully home now...and seems to be feeling better though she still has a bit of a fever.

I cant believe school holidays are halfway over already!gotta go do the school shopping this week sometime.

Oh also, Im happy to announce ds2 is doing so well with his potty training! :smiliedance: so much easier when they go to the toilet!

Will try and get to personals later..just wanted to check in..didnt want you all to think I dissapeared or somthin' :detective:

pixiemum2

13-01-2009, 21:08

Hi ladies,

How is everyone going?

DJ - How is Maddy doing? Have you got the results yet? I hope she is feeling better. How old is DS2? I am about to attempt my second try at PT my DS at the end of this month. I am still shocked at how young you are and how many kids you have. You must have been pregant continuosly for the last I don't know how many years!

alpha - glad the naming day went so well. Did you get many pics?

Sniperwolf - The "pad" is my IL's place. I can only dream. They have an amazing house.

Sai - Isabelle's 7th and 8th teeth have finally come through. She was so grumpy and waking during the night too. Hope A's come through soon.

Sammilee - The vid worked well for me but when I moved the mouse while it was playing it would jump. I thought I looked awful on Isabelle's b'day. I didn't time to go to the hairdressers beforehand so my hair is frizzy and in bad need of a cut. Needless to say I went after seeing myself in the vid/pics and now have a much neater cut (see family pic on FB). Thanks for your comment anyways :).
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Today was a real stinker (41C). I hate hot weather with a passion :banghead:. My vegie patch is half dead :crying:. Aren't tomatoes hardy though?

Isabelle is going well now that her teeth are through although she is still very clingy. She just doesn't seem content unless she is in my arms. Still no words although I think "mumma" might be her first as she says it when she is crawling for me half crying/whinging. I also noticed that when she see's a pic of a dog she try's to say woof. Comes out as wooooo wooooo though which is very cute.

xlouxloux

13-01-2009, 22:15

Eveninggggg Ladies! Gosh it feels like forever since i posted in here. I dont feel so bad though its been very quiet over the birthday/xmas season. Head first into the new yr now though, uni starts end of Feb, Alyssa is at daycare 2 days a week now (seems to be settling in okay, napped there for the first time on Mon). Is it a jinx to say this yr is already going by quick? lol xmas seems like an eternity ago.
Alyssa is doing good, woke up in the night last night n wouldnt settle till i gave her a bottle an hr later, i heard her tummy rumble so i asumed she was hungry, went down straight after it no probs. Ive been putting shoes on her more lately to get her used to them, we go play outside n she walks around the patio n grass, bit stumbly on the diff levels but she doesnt seem to mind wearing them.
Tomorrow im going to the zoo with my bestie, were heading early (soon as it opens) so hopefully it doesnt get too hot while were there. It will be so cute seeing them react to the animals now, Alyssa went when she was 6 months old n didnt really pay much attention lol

Sam - cant even begin to think how ur feeling right now, i hate the waiting. Hope u have some nails left!

Sarah - glad to hear the Naming day went well! Lucky lil Koby getting spoilt so many times heheh ull have to open a baby shop. Hows Miss' belly going, all healed?

DJ - aww hows Mady feeling now? hope everythings okay! Yay for the success with DS2 id always heard PT boys was alot harder, was so relieved when i found out i was having a girl lol

Bec - yay for teeth! hopefully Isabelle will settle back into sleeping good for u and hope the clingyness subsides! woo woo CUTE! lol

Jackie - hows things going? Surviving without DH? when is he back? If its not too personal when does the TTC begin? or has it begun? hehe im excited for u!
Oh yes we have a/c anyone who lives in Perth n doesnt is a complete tard (sorry if someone doesnt!) i just couldnt imagin it blerk!

Amy - oh i used to detest bed time when Alyssa started to pull herself up and sit up, she used to sit up in her sleep! n whinge cos she wasnt comfy *headsmack* hehe funny now i think of it but at the time it was very frustrating! the boomerang sounds like fun, let us know when u manage to get it to return to u! hehe

Sai - hows the job hunting going? sounds hard to organise but would be great if u could. Alyssa is doing much the same as Avari at the mo, doesnt want to eat, is unsettled going down sometimes (unusual for her) i cant feel any bumps though. Sigh. hope she sleeps better for u!

Okay banking this before it goes KABOOM! Have a good one!!