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mosac

02-05-2009, 18:41

:laughing: Flick, I wonder how many people go and turn on their taps once they're told the water's going to be turned off!

Anyone else see this?????

http://boardreader.com/sp/Bub_Hub_Pr...Fo_322489.html (http://boardreader.com/sp/Bub_Hub_Pregnancy_Parenting_Fo_322489.html)

Our thread is up there in:

HOT threads for past week,

and
both the

Top 10 Active forums for past week
and
Top 10 active forums overall

Both feature the April-June forum.... hehehe I bet its because of our thread.

Hmmm bit shocked that one of us didnt make it to the top 10 authors of the week... MOS?!

Though I guess making 140+ posts in one thread in one week is pushing it... hmm but then again...MOS come on...you can do it..
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C38, how on EARTH did you find that info?! Too funny - they must have made a mistake since my name does not appear there... Hhhmmmm. Oh well, maybe next time! :D If I'd have known it would have been a different story! :rolleyes:

Will check out my pics on FB in a sec k8y...

DH took us to Pancakes tonight. We shared a pizza and had pancakes for desert - YUMMO! Sam slept the WHOLE TIME which was his third nap for the day. I'm thinking 3 naps a day might still be a need for him... or maybe just while his teeth are coming through. The second one popped through only about 5 days ago and it's still fully breaking through so I'm just waiting for it to be over for a while and hope he then gets into a better routine.

We're having brekky in some gardens tomorrow in Homebush - maybe bicentennial gardens, or something similar anyway? It's at8:30 then DH is taking us to Ikea as I told him about a few things there and he wanted to check them out. Has anyone seen those little steps things - they have like 2 steps and expensive baby shops often have them displayed next to toddler beds? They're often painted white. Well they have some in Ikea for less than half the price I've seen in baby shops. I'm going to see if they have a raw one for me to paint to match the table and chairs. ;) I think the painted ones were only something like $29 or $39.

I too will write on our secret birthday pressie who it's from. I'd never be able to keep the secret anyway.

I did the bayrun with a friend this morning. It was really nice. We walked it though with Sam in the pram but did it in one hour and 10 mins and then hit Birkenhead Point and checked out some outlets. Neither of us bought anything - there isn't much out lately. I have heaps of pressies to buy too but nothing... :no:

Yay for TTC Flick! :smiliedance:

k8y

02-05-2009, 20:25

Where is everyone :confused:
Out having a life I suppose, not like me lol...

MOS :hissy:

Oooooooh flick TTC? How exciting. I see little new minis at the shops and I almost snap my neck craning to get a good look at the 'tiny' little bubbas :goodvibes:

oconky

02-05-2009, 20:35

MOS- DH and I did the bay run today as well- what a coincidence, didn't visit the shops though:( took Pip swimming afterwards.

I have heard that the cafe in bicentennial park is good but haven't eating there myself.

I have forgotten most posts between the 2 threads, but am not surprised that we are one of the busiest threads!!!

ems- 1 more week wow:babydust2:

k8y- good on you for treating yourself.
I acvtually bought some new underwear online today zodee have buy a bra and get the brief free with some brands so took the splurge.

well Pip finally said dadda today and hasn't stopped since!!! DH didn't believe me at first, but you kind of couldn't avoid it after a while, so finally no more whinging from DH.

well off to bed- after I print out the invite babywez:o

if I don't get on in the next couple of days...chat away I will eventually catch up and GL monday daisy boo

mosac

02-05-2009, 20:51

k8, try again now. I'm sure I added you to see them. I just scrolled through my friends list and added any hubbers that have chatted in the last 2 weeks or so... so there aren't TOO many. Anyway I've had another fiddle so I hope it works now.

Bummer we missed each other oconky. We started near the pools at 9:45 and ended up going across the bridge last. I wonder if we came close... it was a nice morning for it though - not too hot but the sun was out. Very nice. :thumbsup: I walk a lot but am actually quite sore now... The big test will be tomorrow morning!

And yes it's the cafe in the park we're going to. The friends we're meeting up with said it's very nice. Actually, come to think of it I'm sure they were scheduled to have embryos implanted this week.. so they'll be in the "wait and hope" stage now. I hope it works for them. :fingerscrossed: They've had 2 girls so far so the pressure's off but they don't want to wonder what could have happened by leaving viable frozen embryos so they're going to keep going until they have no more left. I think this is their last or second last one.

oconky and Daisy, best of luck starting work this week. I hope it all goes OK for you both. :hugs:

mygirlsarah

02-05-2009, 21:37

Hi ladies. I know I haven't posted much as yet but I really need to vent so I hope you don't mind.

We are moving in a week. I have been packing whenever I can. DH (and I mean d*** head at the moment) has done almost nothing. He's been in this house for 17 years and he's a hoarder, so I have had a big job to do. He works 3 12-hour days a week and comes home and either sits in front of the tele 'relaxing' or goes to sleep, and his job definitely isn't hard work (he says this himself). Meanwhile I have Sarah, a full-time job all day every day without days off, who is always on the go, so I'm trying to squeeze in housework and packing as I go, and I cook tea every night. And on his days off he 'has' to have a sleep in. Hellooo? When do I ever get a day off?

I keep dropping hints to get him off his butt and help but it doesn't seem to sink in. When I had a bit of a spit and said 'I've packed almost everything myself!!' he said 'Yeah remind me to get you a medal for that.' Swear word, swear word, swear word. I wanted to scream, throw something at him and just plain hit him.

And he has 2 teenage daughters, and the youngest turned 13 today so I've been busy shopping for her presents for the past week or two trying to find the perfect presents for her. He wouldn't have a clue where to even start.

He's in bed at the moment. Yes, I'm taking a break from packing and having a bourbon before I explode.

Not fair, not fair, not fair. Yes, I know I'm a whinger but grrrrrrr.

Am I being a sook and should just suck it up or am I entitled to whinge about this?

Sorry ladies. My rant is over.

BeautifulBoys

02-05-2009, 21:49

:hugs:You poor thing mygirlsarah....Im lucky as DH does ALL the packing he doesn't think I do it right....:cool: well thats fine by me! :D
Make him get off his BUTT :banghead:

BeautifulBoys

02-05-2009, 21:52

Had a 25th party tonight i left DH there ;)
I had two champs :thumbsup: yum......
im tired about to hop into bed.....
fingers x we ALL get a good nights sleep:fingerscrossed:

NB....I must finish Casey's bday invites tomorrow:goodvibes:

mosac

02-05-2009, 22:00

MGS, you're totally not out of line. That's ridiculous! What would happen if the packing wasn't done? Would he help THEN?

I remember when I was heavily PG and we'd accepted an offer on our house so we knew we were selling but DH wouldn't start packing until the contract went unconditional. This happened 5 days before my last chance to book into a hospital in Sydney (we were living in QLD at the time). We packed the house and moved (drove) interstate in 4 days. KILLED ME at 37 weeks PG (gave birth a week later).

My point is, men are often IDIOTS! And yes, DH is true in this case too... not Dear Husband! :rolleyes:

I don't know how you do it but good luck with your packing. Maybe you should pack up the telly next! :D

bonbon

02-05-2009, 22:17

Just popping in to say a quick hi! Been on the go today, shopping and stuff, oh and my DH finally spoke to his parents today so we went there and yeh. Maddie dropped her bottom lip when the haggard old mother in law picked her up - i was secretly laughing to myself. Sucked in biatch!! Anywayyyyy thats a long story.

Flick - yay for TTC. Is it just me or is anyone else nervous about trying again? Idont know why, I had a great pregnancy etc, not so great birth so maybe thats why im a bit apprehensive. Definetly want more bubbas so thats not it?

MGS- oh my gosh. Is your hubby and mine brothers???? It pees me off so much when they need a sleep in, yeah fair enough but what about us? I would love to leave my DH with Maddie for the whole day - he would be asleep standing up! Tell your DH to get off his lazy backside. If you just keep doing the packing then he wont help. Just stop doing it and when it comes time to move and the place isnt packed then he will HAVE to get off his bum. And you said he is in bed? While you pack? And why cant he go shopping and help pick HIS daughters presents out? Your not being a sook, he is being a pr!ck.

Hmmm well my DH is out at a mates house down the road. I did say last nite to him that i didnt mind if he wanted to go cos he is at home unable to go out often when im working, and to be honest, i dont mind it. Maddie is asleep, and Im just chilling - did my nails, washed and plaited my hair so its wavy tomorrow, did my eyebrows, checking fb and email etc and I might just go and have some desert and then an early nite. I NEED me time, i cant handle ppl in my face all the time.

Yes i need dessert

Ive also forgotten personals but for those starting work, good luck, it will be all good. Its not easy - i actually cried lol, even though i am still at home all day. Yeah im a sook sometimes.

Take care xx

c38

02-05-2009, 22:40

K8Y Ive had no life... no life all day really..(week even) I've been here, just here..:rolleyes:

A friend called right on 8 as I was finishing BF G about to put him to bed. I got chatting...he gets down and is playing around.. next thing I know its 915pm.!! and he'd done the biggest poo...and is halfway up the hallway:rolleyes: ( So he probably wouldnt have gone to sleep anyhow.) I got off the phone thinking that he's going to be totally overtired and a nightmare to settle. Hmm, well picked him up and gave him a short feed, then took him in and put him in bed... Zzzzzzzzz not a peep Funny little monkey:p

MOS the info re the posts was in a thread I read this morning... People in the top10 were teasing each other.

MGS: Kick his lazy butt! Maybe ring some packing companies and get some quotes... then tell him you've had enough, and that unless he helps you are calling one in and he can just pay.

Oconky: :yelclap:for Daddadadda da da dadda

mygirlsarah

02-05-2009, 22:52

Thank you ladies. I'm glad it's not just me. So many things are annoying me about him at the moment that I really feel like screaming. He had 8 days off in a row a couple of weeks ago and I got a sleep in twice (he whinged both times mind you). It's hardly worth it. Most of the other days I got the xcuse of 'I was so tired, I just couldn't keep my eyes open' or just no reason at all. I'd like to have that option, but I don't think Sarah would care if my eyes were open or not haha. And she's on formula so I am not a necessity.

I asked his daughter for a birthday list (always do - at least then they get what they want), so I had a rough idea of what to get, but he's too lazy and would just give them money if he had his way. And I know them better than he does because I talk to them more. But when the time comes he always gets more thanks because he's their dad, even though they know that I've picked everything. But that's life, you get that.

MOS - I like that idea about packing up the tv, but I like my Masterchef too much :)

BB - How do you 'make' someone do something? I've never been able to do that and I wish I could.

flick82

03-05-2009, 05:42

:laughing: Flick, I wonder how many people go and turn on their taps once they're told the water's going to be turned off!
Yay for TTC Flick! :smiliedance:

Yeah you HAVE to turn the water on lol

:hugs:You poor thing mygirlsarah....Im lucky as DH does ALL the packing he doesn't think I do it right....:cool: well thats fine by me! :D
Make him get off his BUTT :banghead:

BB my DF would be the same. mgs you were not out if line.

bonbon, ohh yeah im getting nervous. I had a great pregnancy with Halie but the worst with Kara (like complete oposite) and it does scare me.

Anyone elses bub learnt to poke tongues??? its so cute.

k8y

03-05-2009, 09:05

Well DP got back last night. He had a lovely time. I'm glad, because it means he has to look after Summer over the next 2 days so it's my turn for a break :D
Although, I'm holed up in the bedroom studying. So not fun. I can hear DP out there teaching Sums to clap her hands lol...

MGS that is really rough. I think you should give him a big kick up the backside. Be nice if they could walk a week in our shoes right?

MOS I can see the photos now, thanks! Though all I could see of you all was kotakai's bump! Great bump btw kotakai :yes:

Well I'm really very frustrated. I've worked hard, not too hard on the diet, but in exercise and I have just hit this plateau. I haven't lost weight for 4 weeks. I'm so disheartened. Do I literally have to starve myself for it to disappear? :gloomy:

kotakai

03-05-2009, 09:56

MOS I can see the photos now, thanks! Though all I could see of you all was kotakai's bump! Great bump btw kotakai :yes:

LOL, that's all I could see when I looked at the photos too. Maybe we can edit me out or something :laughing:

My mum & I went to the home show that afternoon, and a lady on a stand asked me how far I was & I said 30 weeks & she's like OMG! you're huge!!! I was like gee, thanks :laughing:

Weightloss sucks. :hugs: But you have been exercising, so I wouldn't worry about what the scales say, but how do you feel in yourself?

babywez

03-05-2009, 10:13

Oh man, MGS that would make my blood boil. You know, outside of the reason we're going to counselling, everything else is great. DH helps cook, does the dishes, bathes Nick, he let me sleep in until 8:45 this morning. He helps with the laundry. And then he goes and makes this one big f-up. In some ways I am very thankful for him, and then sometimes I just wonder wtf we are doing.

Our only issues are sex and money. And maybe I shouldn't say "only" because those are probably the 2 main causes of divorce! But really everything else is great. Relationships are so hard, aren't they? Would be nice if we COULD all swap places with our SOs for a day, maybe we give them plenty to ***** about too. Oh who am I kidding, we are all perfect. :D

K8Y re: the weightloss...I prefer to judge by how my clothes are fitting rather than the # on the scales. You mentioned once that muscle weighs more than fat, so could it be that you're toning up rather than just dropping fat? Try not to let it get you down, although I know how hard it is to not feel like you're seeing results. It is hard to keep motivated to do it.

OK, DH has taken Nicklas to do the grocery shopping, stop at Bunnings and go to blockbuster. I'm supposed to be cleaning and making scones for dad and his mrs to come to afternoon tea this arvo. So I better get back to it!

stg

03-05-2009, 11:12

Hey all, yeah it wasnt all just gettin lucky turns out a drama and I got used, whats new though hey,
Oh well

Had few drinks last night, was great.. ok more than a few. and charlotte slept from 7 to 7 like an angel not a stir, even through very loud drunkenness with lots of people around

mosac

03-05-2009, 14:15

Hi ladies, :wave:

Well we had a wonderful day today. We met up with some friends and had brekky in the park then DH and I went to Rhodes and checked out Ikea (his biggest phobia - he HATED IT!) and then came home to an empty house. Yay! :smiliedance:

I've just given Sam a bottle of soy milk. I normally put him on the boob around this time of day but he never really feeds much so I gave him half a bottle of soy milk. He just took the bottle off me and then put it sitting up on the ground, crawled over it and jammed his mouth onto it! So cute! :goodvibes: I know it's not god to replace a meal with Soy milk but he's still having 3 solid meals a day plus an arvo snack and 3 BM feeds. So with all of that, I think it's OK to replace the feed he's stuffing around on, right? I just really wanted to see if he'd drink it and he did! I figured if he gets really whingy while I'm out getting my hair done this Wed night, then at least DH has something he can give him.

He also didn't drink water at all and I also put some in his sippy cup to see if he's take that too. I gave it to him and he started to chew on the teat as usual, but the second he realised there was something other than water in it, he started to suck and swallow.

OH MY GOSH. I've been typing for all of 2 mins and I look down and his jeans are on the floor next to him - he's crawled right out of his pants! Must be time for a Gab-like superman effort! :thumbsup:

smog

03-05-2009, 14:47

well my dh left this morning for the week, he will be back sat morn.:crying: and to make matters worse we are fighting:o so he didnt even say goodbye to me, gonna be a long week:gloomy:
men are stupid i reckon, my dh is much the same as many of u guys. he does absolutely no cooking. no housework. no getting up to the kids at night etc. boo. in fact at this very moment im wondering why i have him at all...:confused:

whats a gab-like superman effort?
yay flick ttc?!! how exciting:yelclap:
might watch a movie or something tonight and go for a run on the treadie. try and keep myself busy while dh isnt here as i find it really hard to sleep without him. ive got plenty of houswork to do anyway my house is totally trashed. looks like a tornado has been through it. feel like getting blind rotten drunk and partying to be honest, havent felt like that in the longest time. just want to drown my sorrows i think, so lucky i have 3kiddies to stop me going anywhere or else id prob end up a drunk blubbering mess:laughing:
anyways im blabbering as it is without even having a drink so im off, be back later to whinge some more no doubt

Mum2J&A

03-05-2009, 15:38

Hi Guys :)

:hugs: to everyone having "DH" Problems :) When DF is being a pain I try and remind myself of the nice things he does but I end up mad all the same.

Had a great time at the meet. :thumbsup: Great photos MOS.

We've had a drama filled couple of days.
Our cat disappeared on Wed night. Didn't come home until yesterday morning.
So happy to see her but noticed she had a problem with her tail, took her to the vet and they are going to have to remove it as it's broken.
They think she got clipped by a car. she's having trouble going to the toilet as the nerves that control the bladder are attached to the base of the tail. Worse case cenario is I may have to express her bladder for her 3 times a day.
My poor baby.
To top it all off we have a few relo's that aren't overly fond of cat's and when we mentioned the vet bill could run up to $2500 (Alot of money, but she's my cat and I have no problem spending it). They said we should put her to sleep!!
I'm so mad about it. People are entitled to their opinion but i don't want someone telling me I should put a price on my Cat's life.
I took on the responsibility of looking after her and to me it's just the same as if it was Jack that was hurt.
Anyway sorry rant over now. It's DF side of the family so I didn't want to winge to him too much. (Mind you he agrees with me).

Anyway on a better note she's doing well and Jack took 4 steps today & Played on the swing at the park.
He was very proud of himself!

mosac

03-05-2009, 15:40

whats a gab-like superman effort?

Sorry, I meant "Gabe-like". Didn't you see C38's pic on FB of Gabe wearing his underneath jumpsuit with the crotch done up OVER the top of his pants? :laughing:

SMO3 sorry to hear you're arguing with your DH. I hate separating in the middle of an argument. I hope you sort it out soon... :hugs:

mosac

03-05-2009, 15:48

:yelclap: YAY Magick or Jack's first steps. They say sometimes it only takes one time watching another baby to "show them how it's done" and make them do it themselves. Maybe Chais or Elliott set a good example for him! :laughing:

Sorry to hear about your cat. I'm not a cat person myself but I totally understand how you feel. I love my Roxy and would spend much more than that in a second. I do remember though, before we got her, friends of ours got a golden retriever. When she was about 8 weeks old they found out she had to have hip surgery and even that was no guarantee. They paid the $4k for the surgery and a year later ended up having to put her down anyway as it wasn't successful and she was in pain again.

At first I wondered why they wouldn't put her down with no guarantees and such a huge vet bill but I'd never DREAM of saying it to their faces. Now I've had my own pet, I totally get it.

My point is, unless you've had a loved pet, you just don't understand. And until you have, you have NO RIGHT to comment. Shame on them!:shame:

I hope your cat has a smooth (and inexpensive!) recovery. :hugs:

Oh update is: my friends' IVF treatment was a no go-er but they're going in for another round next week. :fingerscrossed:

kotakai

03-05-2009, 17:38

I'll blame it on baby brain, but I thought I'd already commented about our meet.

It was so great to see you all & I can't believe how grown up all our babies are :goodvibes: They are so cute!

And Lambkin, your hair looks fab! She'll have to post a photo so you can all see it.

SMO3 -:hugs: about DH. Hope the week goes quick for you.

Magick -Yay for Jack walking :smiliedance: & hope your cat is OK.

We had Chais's party today. We just took my 3 & his 3 little cousins to a playcentre. They had the best time! They didn't stop the whole time we were there :laughing:

Here's a collage of some photos

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk174/kotakai_chais/chaisis1.jpg

He wasn't too sure of his cake. He grabbed at it & shoved it in his mouth, but wasn't quite sure about eating it :laughing:

Because the older 2 won't be here on Friday for his actual birthday, we gave him his presents tonight. He got the ride on Tonka truck, his turtle from build a bear, some clothes & a couple of musical instruments. I've also ordered him some new nappies, but they're not here yet.

babywez

03-05-2009, 18:00

Those are great pics Kotakai! Looks like a lot of fun. We have a place like that near here, too. But the last time we went Nicklas was barely even crawling. I think he'd have much more fun now!

Magik :hugs: for your kitty. Oh boy, that is bringing back lots of memories. When I met DH I had a cat, Colby. He was awesome - my best little mate. He was only 2 years old. DH loved him, too. But when we moved from the unit to the house, he got really sick. He had pancreatitis, and they told us treatment would be at least $5,000 and there were no gaurantees. We just couldn't justify spending the money. If we'd had it lying around, I'd have done it. But he was in pain and would have gone through much more pain had we proceeded with treatment. It was, and to this day still is one of, the worst decisions/days of my life, when we put him to sleep. It killed me. I'm getting choked up now. People who have never had pets don't understand. You feel like you've let them down. I'm stopping now, getting too upset. :hugs: F them. Do what you want and don't listen to them.

We bought DaVinci Code today so I'm going to go have a glass of wine and watch that with DH. we're going to the beach for bbq breakfast first thing in the morning! :thumbsup: Hopefully will be an early night and hopefully he sleeps through. He slept 11 or so hours Friday night, but was up twice last night. :sleeping:

smog

03-05-2009, 18:01

aww kotakai too cute:yes::party:

mosac

03-05-2009, 18:31

Great pics kotakai. Chais always seems to be a happy content little man. :)

BeautifulBoys

03-05-2009, 18:42

Kotakai.....Beautiful pics :goodvibes: as always....

SMO3.....awwww give him a ring & make up! Have a BIG class of Beer or wine or whatever does it for you...

Magik....Sorry to hear about your cat hun.....awww & Jack's too his first steps....

K8y...you will get there I bet you are super fit! I think you look fab!!!!!!!!!!

mosac

04-05-2009, 12:20

Hi ladies, :wave:

Where IS everyone today? :eek: This isn't like us!

I went to the shops this morning. I bought my little sister a mug that says "Happy Mothers Day From Your Little Boy" (for her DS to give to her for MD), 2 pairs of soft soled shoes for Sam. One pair was from Sprout - a little pair of runners, and the other, a cute little pair of loafer type shoes (I call them "old man shoes"!) from DJ's. I also got my nephew the same pair for his birthday and a Little People toy.

My MIL's got Sam walking around the outside of the house. Man she's getting on my nerves again. I think it's worse that I know I've only got a few more days until I'm away from her! :D

This morning he tried to feed him just before brekky again. It wouldn't bother me (her feeding him) if we VISITED once a week but as I'm sure I've said before, I feel like she's constantly trying to put food into his mouth and if I let it slide once she'd be giving him anything and everything every 5 mins. So I don't even bother trying to draw a line for her - I make it simple. I just say no every time. :rolleyes:

So this morning she picks him up with her toast in the other hand (white bread DROWNED IN BUTTER) - yes I'm a bread snob but you all know that! And she asks me if she can give him some so I said "no thank you" and then she said "No your mum said no - go to your mum then" so I take him and put him right back on the floor where he was in the first place. He screamed and she stopped. I told her to keep gong, it's OK he's only crying because SHE picked him up! :hair:

Then as I'm leaving, the FIL takes him out the back. It's nap time so he's got his dummy in and he's literally on the way to the car. She says hello to him on the way out, tells him he doesn't want the dummy anymore, takes it OUT of his mouth and puts it next to the TV in the living room. About 5 secs after she put it there, I walk past with my bag to leave, pick it up and put it straight back into his mouth. I'm just sick of her trying to mother him. Maybe I feel threatened, maybe I feel like she's trying to take the mothering business away from me - I don't care. I know I don't like it, it gives me the ****s and that's that!

Oh and she's going out for the arvo so she's made HER spag bol sauce and asked me to boil the pasta for her and mix it through. Yuck! Maybe I'll boil the pasta for her and then cook something else for DH and I.

DH's phone turned itself off this morning and won't turn back on so I think he's going to try and get a new one today. So annoying. I spoke to my sister and she said sometimes they just get a dodgy phone in a batch and they should just swap it. Let's hope so... :fingerscrossed:

Daisy Boo

04-05-2009, 13:38

if I don't get on in the next couple of days...chat away I will eventually catch up and GL monday daisy boo

Thanks Oconky. And the same to you. I'm a bit disoriented at the moment. And my little man has red cheeks and a very runny nose. So it's hard being here when I'd rather be looking after him. But guess what I got a proper lunch break!

oconky and Daisy, best of luck starting work this week. I hope it all goes OK for you both. :hugs:

Thanks MOS

Hi ladies. I know I haven't posted much as yet but I really need to vent so I hope you don't mind.

We are moving in a week. I have been packing whenever I can. DH (and I mean d*** head at the moment) has done almost nothing. He's been in this house for 17 years and he's a hoarder, so I have had a big job to do. He works 3 12-hour days a week and comes home and either sits in front of the tele 'relaxing' or goes to sleep, and his job definitely isn't hard work (he says this himself). Meanwhile I have Sarah, a full-time job all day every day without days off, who is always on the go, so I'm trying to squeeze in housework and packing as I go, and I cook tea every night. And on his days off he 'has' to have a sleep in. Hellooo? When do I ever get a day off?

I keep dropping hints to get him off his butt and help but it doesn't seem to sink in. When I had a bit of a spit and said 'I've packed almost everything myself!!' he said 'Yeah remind me to get you a medal for that.' Swear word, swear word, swear word. I wanted to scream, throw something at him and just plain hit him.

And he has 2 teenage daughters, and the youngest turned 13 today so I've been busy shopping for her presents for the past week or two trying to find the perfect presents for her. He wouldn't have a clue where to even start.

He's in bed at the moment. Yes, I'm taking a break from packing and having a bourbon before I explode.

Not fair, not fair, not fair. Yes, I know I'm a whinger but grrrrrrr.

Am I being a sook and should just suck it up or am I entitled to whinge about this?

Sorry ladies. My rant is over.

What would he do if you through all his things out? Maybe he'd help then...

We've had a drama filled couple of days.
Our cat disappeared on Wed night. Didn't come home until yesterday morning.
So happy to see her but noticed she had a problem with her tail, took her to the vet and they are going to have to remove it as it's broken.
They think she got clipped by a car. she's having trouble going to the toilet as the nerves that control the bladder are attached to the base of the tail. Worse case cenario is I may have to express her bladder for her 3 times a day.
My poor baby.
To top it all off we have a few relo's that aren't overly fond of cat's and when we mentioned the vet bill could run up to $2500 (Alot of money, but she's my cat and I have no problem spending it). They said we should put her to sleep!!
I'm so mad about it. People are entitled to their opinion but i don't want someone telling me I should put a price on my Cat's life.
I took on the responsibility of looking after her and to me it's just the same as if it was Jack that was hurt.
Anyway sorry rant over now. It's DF side of the family so I didn't want to winge to him too much. (Mind you he agrees with me).

Anyway on a better note she's doing well and Jack took 4 steps today & Played on the swing at the park.
He was very proud of himself!

Yeah for Jack. Oh your poor little cate. I hope all goes well. It's devastating because they are your baby too.

C38 - Just a quick question. Michael has had very red cheeks the last week. And now he seems to have a head cold. Do you think it's his teeth or something else? My daughter never experienced any pain with her teeth. She would wake up and there would be a tooth there. So I'm a bit worried. Especially as I'm now back at work when I feel I should be with him.

bonbon

04-05-2009, 14:01

Gday all

Daisy Boo - Im no expert but that sounds exactly like teething to me, my little girl gets a stuffy nose when cutting a tooth. And of course it happens when you go back to work, its like they know and want the sympathy vote.

Hmmm well not too much to chat about, had a busy weekend as usual. Had friends here till midnight so had a bit of a clean up this morning. One of my friends is due on Thurs, so excited for her. She has one 3 year old and has had so many miscarriages so its super exciting.

MOS - you mentioned you only had a few days left with the dragon, i mean MIL, when are you actually moving? And what did they say when you told them? My MIL hasnt seen Maddie in 3 months, and the first thing she did on Saturday was offer her a friggin potato chip. UM No. What a loser! So I can totally relate to getting frustrated with ppl offering her food. Just cos my MIL has an a$$ the size of a mack truck doesnt mean i want my kids to!

Well gotta go to bunnings when Maddie wakes up, bought 2 hoses and they have burst already. So gonna take them back and buy some fertiliser for our plants instead.

Am I the ONLY person in Australia that hasnt gotten my Rudd money?

Oh and Magick, I would spend anything on my dogs too so dont listen to the relos. A pet is part of the family

Better go do something constructive!

xx

babywez

04-05-2009, 14:17

I haven't got my Rudd money yet Bonbon. Maybe we're the last 2 in Australia?? DH got his a couple of weeks back.

Our big news - Nicklas started clapping today! Isn't it funny how they just automatically figure something out? He was sitting there and DH was taking pics of him in his little fleece jacket that says "GARAGE" on it, and Nicklas just started clapping! He's done it a few times today now, but not on command of course :rolleyes:

I have felt like it is SUnday all day today! I tried to post some pics on FB but it kept saying upload failed.

I'm trying to organize a morning tea at my house with 8-10 high school friends. Problem is I've sent a msg about doing it, but have no idea what to serve/make???

mosac

04-05-2009, 15:45

MOS - you mentioned you only had a few days left with the dragon, i mean MIL, when are you actually moving? And what did they say when you told them? My MIL hasnt seen Maddie in 3 months, and the first thing she did on Saturday was offer her a friggin potato chip. UM No. What a loser! So I can totally relate to getting frustrated with ppl offering her food. Just cos my MIL has an a$$ the size of a mack truck doesnt mean i want my kids to!

We go to Brissy on Thurs but once I'm back I'll have 3 weeks and 5 days until the lease expires but not sure when the tenant's actually out. We've given him his notice so he can plan something for 6th June but said we're willing to allow him to break the lease up to 14 days earlie if he needs to. That way he won't be stuck paying rent in 2 places and we'll be able to get in earlier... so it may be earlier. Having said that, it also may be later as he's able to request an extension and you can't do much about that - can't exactly say "NO - GET OUT NOW!" :laughing:

Umm... I ramble - sorry! :o

Cute for Nick clapping babywez! :yelclap:

Mine's currently whinging although he got down on all fours about 5 mins ago and started grunting so me-thinks there's a surprise waiting for me in his nappy! OOH GROSS! Can smell it - he just grumbled over to me. YUCKO! Better get going and change this thing! :wave: :o

stg

04-05-2009, 15:47

... where are you goinh MOS? whats the goss on that? Ive been away and a bit out of the loop remember?!;)

mosac

04-05-2009, 19:09

... where are you goinh MOS? whats the goss on that? Ive been away and a bit out of the loop remember?!;)

We're moving back into our unit. And I'm going to visit my mum and sister in Brissy this Thurs and coming back on Monday.

stg

04-05-2009, 19:17

ohh so you're moving back hey!?

oconky

04-05-2009, 19:28

LOL, that's all I could see when I looked at the photos too. Maybe we can edit me out or something :laughing:

My mum & I went to the home show that afternoon, and a lady on a stand asked me how far I was & I said 30 weeks & she's like OMG! you're huge!!! I was like gee, thanks :laughing:

Weightloss sucks. :hugs: But you have been exercising, so I wouldn't worry about what the scales say, but how do you feel in yourself?

they are gorgeous photos kotakai.

daisyboo- hope Michael is Ok, sounds like your first day wasn't too bad- got to log onto bh!

mgs- bugger about the DH...they certainly don't get it do they. hope it eases up and he gets the idea.

MOS- we parked at the same place at the bay, but didn't start until 10.20 - so were basically following you!!!

forgot a lot of personals sorry.

k8y- love the photo comparison, it is funny everyone who knows both of us thinks Pip looks like DH but my parents old friends (the ones that knew me as a bub) all say she looks like me!!!

well busy day yesterday with soccer and grocery shopping, we won but I missed 2 goals so was not impressed with my efforts!

today was orientation for my new job which was boring but necessary, got to meet the girls I am working with beforehand who all seem lovely- one of them even supervised me when I was at uni years ago!!!! I think I have made a good decision with the new job so far.

my mum's group is going to the local playgroup tomorrow which is exciting...so glad I didn;t have to work tuesdays.

anyway off to study.

magick- sorry to hear about your cat..hope she is OK.

mosac

04-05-2009, 19:34

ohh so you're moving back hey!?

Yeah, you MUST have been gone a while! :eek: We decided, then about 2 weeks later (about a week ago), we told the IL's. We've ordered a lounge and bought a washing machine and I'm still trying to settle on ideas to make up a room for Sam. Other than that we're just waiting for our tenant to move out. I SO can't wait! :smiliedance:

Tonight I unpacked the pram I won. Wow it looks cool. Mum said she'll get the spare stroller she bought back from my sister's ex's aunty for Sam but I'm kind of looking forward to using my new one. Mum bought this small little cheap umbrella stroller when she was totally broke as she needed it for when she had my sister's baby. So then about a week later my sister loaned it to her ex's aunty for when she picked him up from daycare sometimes (even though she lives across the road from the centre :rolleyes:). Anyway mum's p!$$ed she hasn't seen it since.

Well I'm taking the new one out tomorrow to give it a road test and I'll take it with me. I'd rather have a nice clean one that Sam's comfortable in. I don't mind getting it on and off the conveyor belt. Hey, I wonder if anyone's going to offer to help me lift things while I have Sam strapped to my chest. It amazes me how people just don't offer to help these days... :no: I know I do whenever I can - or I nudge DH and tell him to help! :laughing:

An old man carried my safety gates to the register for me in Toys R Us a few weeks back after the staff refused to help me. I asked the girl if there was any other way to buy the gates without carrying them through the store myself but she said no. :banghead:

I'm bored. Where is everybody? Might go enter some comps...

stg

04-05-2009, 19:38

Sorry if Im going over old stuff lol.. how did in the inlaws take it?

Where abouts is the unit exactly I forget??

mosac

04-05-2009, 19:51

Don't apologise stg. The IL's took it OK - the MIL just said "You're welcome to stay, welcome to go - up to you" kind of thing. The FIL thinks we're idiots and why would we want to spend money to live somewhere when we can stay here for free!

(OK we pay their bills totalling about $400 per month... but it's costing me my sanity!).

And the unit is in Parramatta. It's a 5 min walk to busy cafe's and shops. It's 2 storey inside, so open plan downstairs with laundry and second toilet. 2 big bedrooms upstairs with bathroom. I love it. I've already bought 2 safety gates so I can lock Sam upstairs or downstairs. I can't wait to have a shower with the door open and know he can't get up to much mischief!

Downstairs will be totally toddler friendly so I'll be able to cook and Sam won't be able to go anywhere that I can't see him. :smiliedance:

mosac

04-05-2009, 19:54

oconky, I just went through your display pics on FB and your DD looks just like you as a baby but with her father's eyes. The eyes are exactly the same though.

stg

04-05-2009, 19:59

oh cool that sounds great! You'll thrive there having your space again!

mosac

04-05-2009, 20:11

oh cool that sounds great! You'll thrive there having your space again!

:iagree: HELL YEAH! RIGHT ON GIRLFRIEND! :D:smiliedance::thumbsup::yelclap:

And :raspberry: to use my full smilie quota.

Good night all...

Mum of Midgeys

05-05-2009, 08:20

Hey ladies,

Still about, been busy this weekend.

Great piccies of the meet down there MOS! All the bubs look just adorable!

Magick - woohoo for Jack's steps!

Babywez yay for Nick clapping - very cute!

Kotakai - Gorgeous pics....Chais' birthday is tomorrow??? I forget?

Daisy Boo - sounds a bit like teething...Khirra's cheeks were glowing red the other day, and they've only started that with the last couple of teeth.

Hope everyone who's started back at work is doing alright; that's it's not too stressful :hugs: And not long for C38 and MGS now :hugs:

Sorry ladies, that's about it for personals today.

I should be on my way down to Casino today... my Great Uncle passed away last week and his funeral's today. But he's been a Catholic Priest his whole life, so the Bishop is doing his service, so I imagine it would be a very, very long mass. And I don't know how Khirra would go sitting through it after having been about 3 hours in the car driving down there, so I decided to give it a miss.... feeling a bit bad about it though... hope I don't get struck by lightning ;)

Been cranky with DP this weekend too... don't know if I'm being hormonal, or if I'm justified...

We had a BBQ and drinks with my bestie and her hubby on Sat night, and the conversation got to us trying for the next one. DP (quite drunk) then told bestie's hubby to expect her to get pregnant once I am. (I fell pregnant 6 weeks after her, but by accident) He then went on about how it was such a "co-incidence", basically implying that I'd deliberately gotten pregnant because she had. I have never heard him express any of this before, although clearly he's thought it. It shocked me... I know it sounds naive, but because I had honestly fallen pregnant by complete coincidence and accident, I've never made the connection that maybe it might be seen that I'd done it deliberately. Anyway. I'm just so hurt and crushed that he would think I'm some friggin little sheep that had to have a baby just because my friend was. He doesn't seem to care; thinks I'm being dramatic.

Then I got cranky yesterday because he did the male thing and did nothing to help me for an engagement party we had to go to, and then had a go at me because I was running late.

Then another thing, but I won't go into it, because this will just turn into even more of a tragic novel :o

Honestly, I'm on the bandwagon it's a wonder there's not more lesbians out there :rolleyes:

Sorry for the vent. And lack of personals. My headspace is just in angry mode. Didn't help as he walked out the door this morning he goes 'Try to have a good day dear. Be careful not to smile too much' :banghead:

Bleep, bleep, bleep, lol.

On a brighter note, taking Khirra to one of those indoor play centres today... should be fun!

dondons

05-05-2009, 08:32

Ems sad about your uncle, but I understand about avoiding the funeral, it is next to impossible to keepbabies quiet. I've been to a few with DD1 and all she wanted to do was throw grapes and walk up to the front. Wow your DP being a dufus and then topping it off with some sarcasm! Nice. Seriously I;m sure ive said it before, they are a different breed and just dont think like we do. They are also easily influenced by their peers and trying to be cool in front of them (generalising, I know, but overall they do seem this way), so your DP maybe thought he was being funny haha not.

Cant see the facebook pics as im not on but really feel like im missing out ...

Stg what's the goss with your score? Someone you liked? Sorry it didnt turn out any good.

Re the Rudd stimulus payments. Dont want to state the obvious, but did you guys pay tax last year? Not sure what jobs you were in. I paid some tax but received it all back in my tax return so im not eligible :no:. Oh well. I think they said everyone should get what;'s owing to them by Mid May so I hope its still coming your way.

Mum of Midgeys

05-05-2009, 08:41

Ems sad about your uncle, but I understand about avoiding the funeral, it is next to impossible to keepbabies quiet. I've been to a few with DD1 and all she wanted to do was throw grapes and walk up to the front. Wow your DP being a dufus and then topping it off with some sarcasm! Nice. Seriously I;m sure ive said it before, they are a different breed and just dont think like we do. They are also easily influenced by their peers and trying to be cool in front of them (generalising, I know, but overall they do seem this way), so your DP maybe thought he was being funny haha not.

lol, thanks Dondons, you made me feel a lot better reading that :hugs: Made me laugh :D I was only laying in bed last night thinking of you having said that, about them being a different breed. Trying to remind myself.

tiggles

05-05-2009, 09:13

Catching up as usual, lol!

EMS - sorry your DH is being like that, they really are a different breed. Sorry about your Uncle passing away, Im sure you wont get hit by lightning.

Magick, fantastic re Jacks first steps!!! And Im so sorry re your puss cat, keep us posted how he/she mends.

Miss C has cut 3 teeth in the last 2 days, she has been pretty good, not too grisly.

Now my vent...why does everyone invites themselves to stay when you live in QLD????

My BIL rang last night, and said that he and his wife would be staying on Wednesday night, traveling through..didnt even ask if its OK. This means I will miss mothers group on Thursday am, and have a house full of visitors when my cleaning lady comes, grrrrr. Never has anyone offered to ut us up to return the favour..im sick of it. vent over...breath, just breath...

Now I need some help, I need to buy a new cooktop, want to put in gas. So can anyone recommend a brand to me? Currently we have a Blanco cooktop and stove and Ive spent over $700 in repairs in the last 12 months, and they are less than 6 years old. Ive seen a Bosch model I like, is that a good brand? Im also limited with bench space, so cant go over 70 cms wide.

stg

05-05-2009, 09:14

Well I'll cut a long story short.

Mums boyfriends son was the hookup.

We'd been hanging out quite a few weekends in a row, each time we had some drinks and slept in the same bed cause we were at mums and short of space but each time I specified "no funny business"
I wasnt that interested in that way then a couple weeks back he invited me over to his place, I went after bub was asleep so I went alone leaving her with my grandparents.

And it just.. happened.. the previous times we spent together he constantly was trying to get me to put my wall down and crapped on about all this "serios' stuff abotu wanting to be with me and he loved charlotte and all that.

I told him the first night I met him Im not interested in hook ups and Im pretty much celibate til I meet the right person then Ill take it slow etc as I dont want men coming in an out cause iM a role model to charlotte

Longer story short I just got played. The next days after it he completely ignored me. LIke, who does that? I messaged him saying I think he got the wrong impression of me (that im a bit rough etc) cause I talk crap when I drink and also tend to swear like a sailor :confused: and I asked him why he didnt answer my messages and he said something like he didnt wanna go out..

IM FUMING over this cause I do believe he was genunine at some point.. but something that night turned him off BUT he tells me after the night, if something happened to turn him off or decide he doesnt wanna persue it.. YOU DONT JUST SLEEP WITH THEM TO GET WHAT YA CAN OUT OF IT BEFORE YOU SAY NO DEAL DONT WANNA BE WITH YOU. what a f*$()$ing ******

Ive wracked my mind to try an see what went wrong but I dont know, he doesnt like the way I talk to him (blunt and a bit mean) but I only talk to him like that AFTER HE'S BEEN A JACK ***. ugh.

Im just angry cause I really was not interested in him, but he pushed and pushed it and I was drinking and a bit lonely , and I would never of been in a relationship with him in reality but Im just annoyed at the fact I got played you know.. He probably thinks im full hung up on him and pining after him the way we've interacted since then and i HATE the fact he'd be ego tripping on that but its not that - im just annoyed at how it happened, dont give a crap about hiM!!

And he is just ignoring it like it never happened like a one night stand.. but you cant just do that and drop off the planet when his dad and my mum are dating, and we both visit them at my mums often.. I mean what the hell!?

ive chosen to just ignore him.. I just wanna get my self respect back so I hope he is at mums next weekend so I can just ignore him and show him im not phased... to those on facebook he is that brad guy.

But anyways sorry for the rant the long story short didnt end up too short.

He is only 22. thats the problem. my general rule these days is 25-35. I cant deal with immature head case game players anymore.

But hey... I got laid. hahaha I just wish he could of left it at that without him trying to play and woo me, and me coming off lookin like the fool

stg

05-05-2009, 09:15

I had blanco when I lived in the city apartment.. never had a problem with it

tiggles

05-05-2009, 09:32

STG - he sounds like an immature fool. As you said, you got laid, so you got something from him too.

On the other hand, do you think he now doesnt know how to handle the situation, now that the dynamics have changed? Maybe he is feeling unsure/insecure and thinks by ignoring you he wont get hurt??

BTW, we had a brown snake (only 3 feet long, so a baby as such) 10 feet from the house yesterday on our driveway, yuk! And DH accidently mowed over a snake that was black, yellow and orange about 5 feet long, again near the house just over 2 weeks ago. Any idea what that one would have been?

k8y

05-05-2009, 10:20

Sorry ladies I have been a bit slack.

I just feel really tired for some reason :sleeping:

No personals either as have a mountain of study to get started on and have been to the shops to get fruit and veg etc after dropping Sums off.

Am a bit depressed.
DP and I had a 'thing' last night too. He's got the sh!ts and started saying I keep want the kitchen done 'my way' and shoot all his ideas down etc... blah blah... Well I never noticed I was doing that so nice for him to say earlier if I was. So what anyway, I am the bl00dy one that will be in there cooking all the time right?
Then that leads in to ... I'm not happy. WTF, threw that in out of left field. I am so sick of men.
Well what do you want to do to change how you feel I say. I don't know he says.
Well FFS. I tell him, I put everyone before me. I do everything around the house. I'm not happy about you deciding to stay up at Maroochydore last weekend, but I told you to stay because I was putting your happiness before mine. You go out the weekend before, don't come home until 6.30am with no phone calls or nothing. Do I complain? No. Because I just wanted to have a nice day and keep the peace. I said I keep putting your happiness first and your still not happy? I do everything, I clean, cook, clean up after dinner, wash, iron (you all know what we all do) and your still not happy? FFS :hair: It's not a sex thing either because everything is fine in that dept.
So here I am putting everyones happiness/life before my own and it's not good enough I tell him. There is nothing more I can do, so it's up to you to be happy I said. I do more then enough.
So anyway, after that, he's got things off his chest was in a good mood all night, all happy blah blah.
This morning I just felt so down about it all, when I left with Sums to go to CC, he asked what the matter was. Can you believe it? Men are idiots. Big fat stupid idiots :gloomy:

k8y

05-05-2009, 10:22

What about my happiness :gloomy:

stg

05-05-2009, 10:24

Thats the sort of thing that makes me NOT miss relationships lol.. when I was in my 3 year relationship with the guy prior FOB, stuff was like that.. relationships are so much work. But I guess it works the other way too.. alot of good can come from em :)

tiggles

05-05-2009, 10:43

What about my happiness :gloomy:

Im sorry your DH is being an ***, hope he realises how much you do.

As for happiness, welcome to being a mum...afraid to say your needs will always come last, and like my DH, you DP probably wont ever notice. Sorry to sound so negative, but its true (in my instance anyway)
Personally I find being a parent 95% sheer hard work and 5% fun.

Before being a parent, I used to;

Smile a lot.
Have a career and earn good money.
Run my own successful business.
Be able to relax.
Read more than one book a year.

Now enough of me being a grump!

dondons

05-05-2009, 11:01

Ahh men. Sigh. They are so good at times, and such dufuses for the remainder. Sigh. Yes k8y we have been thorough all that same stuff and it still pops up every now and then. Personally I feel that blokes, well mine anyway, are not great at adapting. When you think about it, the blokes life doesnt really change when you have kids, but ours takes a full 180 turn.

I find I occasionally have a mini meltdown (ie I yell at DP and accuse everyone of not caring about my happiness) then I get over it. It is true, and I think that it's part of being a mum that you are always at the bottom of the tree when it comes to getting your needs met. Probably the blokes are dark that they have been relegated to #2 on the tree (or #3 in our case with 2 DDs!).

Ems do you reckon theat your DP deliberately made the comment when you had company so that he could bring it up in a safe environment. I mean he knows that you wont yell at him when you have visitors, so he can say it to you without fear of immediate reprisal? DP did this me once, when we fell preg with DD2 (a deliberate move), he said in fron tof his dad 'see I told you we should have waited' and I was quite hurt by it as it was a decision we made jointly and he made it out that I had forced him into it. Well that's how it sounded to me anyway.

Stg what a tool. M<aybe you can just look at it as an opportunity to have sex again for the first time in ages and that's it. Be the bigger person and be completely cool and he will soon realise you are way above him. He is not even in your league.

Wow enough from me dont you think. Here is my fav smiley again :doh:

dondons

05-05-2009, 11:07

Yes I agree tiggles, I do miss sitting on the couch with a quilt and my uggies on and getting lost in a book for hours. Been quite some time since that happened! Other things I miss:

doing jigsaws (lame I know but absolutely no chance now)
eating tea at 8pm (6pm on the dot these days)
leisurely having tea at a nice restaurant and having a few glasses of wine (umm not any more, its eat as quickly as we can while keeping DD1 amused and stopping DD2 from throwing her noodles at the other diners :p)
sleeping in - enough said
BDing without having to shut the door and keeping an ear out for any sounds from the DDs
Eating lunch in my own time, rather than bolting it down
Being able to put my coffee on the coffee table
Enough from me :p

tiggles

05-05-2009, 11:16

Ahh, dinner at 8pm, oh I remember....

and drinking coffee when it was actually hot..

babywez

05-05-2009, 11:46

Great big :hugs: for all of us!! And for all women for having to PMS (putup with men's sh!t!).

I don't know what to say, other than thank god we have this forum and each other to vent in/to.

Why do men have such problems talking about their feelings?

One thing that has come up from DH since we've been going through this "thing" is that whenever he has an issue with me or us, he plays out the discussion/argument in his head and for him, its then over! I know, this makes little sense to me, but maybe a lot of men are like this? Instead of getting into a confrontation or disagreement, he'll play it out in his head and move on. I said, "And how do those arguments go?" he says, "I always lose." It makes me think that he figures his feelings/opinion isn't important to me and I'm not going to listen or he's going to "lose" anyway, so why bring it up? then I think it festers, even though he thinks he moves past it, he doesn't.

K8Y maybe once you pointed out to DP all the things he gets to do, he realised how very lucky he really is and that he had no reason to not be happy?

To give them a small break, I do think becoming a dad is so much harder for men than becoming a mum is for women. And I think its bc of the whole "maternal instinct" thing. I don't think men have much paternal instinct and I think a lot of times they can be left wondering what they've gotten themselves in to. I know we feel that way, too, but I think women handle it better.

Really, I could write a book on my thoughts on the differences between men and women! I'll stop rambling now!

Daisy Boo

05-05-2009, 12:09

daisyboo- hope Michael is Ok, sounds like your first day wasn't too bad- got to log onto bh!

Hey Oconky - Glad you had a good day. Yes I'm managing to get on to bh on my lunch break. Wow I'm getting a lunchbreak! But I still miss being with my little man.

So dropped Michael and Kirilly off at CC today. He just crawled off and played with all the toys while I was distraught. Then I told him I was going and he just waved bye bye and crawled off. Now what was that about. Isn't he meant to be crying because he will miss me so much! I obviously have it so wrong as it's the other way around.

Dondons - I loved your list.

k8y - Men are just stupid! Mum told DH last night that women are stronger. And she's right. DH is having week off because he is syffering a bit of anxiety due to high BP. But he is ringing me constantly because he needs to talk. He doesn't get that this is my first week back and I need to make a good impression.

Anyway back to my job.

k8y

05-05-2009, 12:29

Ahhh sorry to bring the whole thread down.

Tiggles I don't know if DP realises how much I do?
Even if he did, would that change anything? probably not :rolleyes:

ems I can't believe your DP said that, especially in front of others. Grrrr, makes you wonder what goes through their heads because they never tell you :hair:

dondons that sounds possible - bringing it up in a 'safe environment'. Perhaps ems it's been weighing on his mind and he had to get it out there and was an easy opportunity for him to do it? (not saying it's a good thing in that though)

babywez :shame:
We go through the pregnancy, the labour, birth, the shock, the BF, the sleepless nights, doing EVERYTHING and then being relegated last on the family chain for happiness and everything else and we're to give them a break for not having a great paternal instinct? HA, you're a much better person then I but DP is getting no break from me for that :no:

What does DP ever do knowing that doing it would make my life easier/happier?

Well enough whinging again lol

Daisy Boo, men are such babies too! Hope work today goes quick for you and I'm sure Michael will be over the moon when you go and pick him up :goodvibes:

babywez

05-05-2009, 12:40

I think us going through the pregnancy and birth is what makes it easier for us. It makes it more real to us. From the get-go, we have this little being growing inside of us and everything changes. Men don't go through the changes we do, through the pain we do, etc. Then all of a sudden, there's this little baby we've been caring for for 40 weeks already and they're just starting. It just makes it even harder for them to "get it". I remember when I was pregnant, and DH kept wanting to know what it "felt" like. I couldn't explain it, especially when the kicking started!

I don't think that excuses any of their behaviour and perhaps saying they deserved a "break" wasn't the right wording. But I think I can understand why they don't get it.

Mum of Midgeys

05-05-2009, 13:09

hehe, I wonder if all the 'D'P/'D'Hs ears are burning?

K8y - What a thing for your DP to say. My gosh, talk about playing the guilt factor for sympathy. And then not knowing what was bothering you this morning. Honestly.

lol... DP just the other night came home from work. I was cooking tea, trying to wash up, getting Khirra's dinner ready as she was screaming and was nearly past the stage she would eat. He waltzes on in, dumps his stuff, checks his mail, then waltzes on out to his quads (he recently purchased three mini quads). I yelled out 'don't worry - I'll manage here. You just go have a good time.' To which he said he needed to go for a ride, because didn't I want to see a smile on his face? (:barf:) Anyway, I was annoyed, but I wasn't going to go 'ranting and raving' as I know he just switches off for that. So I wrote on a post-it note 'Inconsiderate Male' and stuck it on his forehead when he came back in. He looked at it, was trying not to smile, and goes 'yeah? you happy with that one dear?' I replied that it got the message across without me having to say anything. Think I need to get it tattooed on him.

Stg - That bites hun. Just fob him off I think... that's a terrible way to treat you. You released a bit of 'tension' for the night, so good for you, hehe.

Dondons... Yeah, I think you're right. Plus he had a bit of Dutch courage up his sleeve as well... had had 4 Kilkenny's and was on to Bourbon :rolleyes:
Love your list, btw....although you're not really offering any light at the end of the tunnel :laughing:

Tiggles - Ditto about your list :D I was kind of hoping you already-experienced Mummies would say it gets better over time, haha. Not sure about the snake?? Keep it at your place though, lol

Babywez - Think you might be on to something with the internal conversation thing and why they don't bring things up. I reckon I'm going to go find a copy of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.... anyone read that? lol

Daisy Boo - Glad Michael transitioned so well hun. We're always here to give you a virtual hug for your separation anxiety though!!

Ugh. At least it's lovely to have you girls here to have a whinge to! And know that my DP isn't the only Dufus out there.

Anyway, got to go fold the washing I just bought in, hang the other load out, pick up Khirra's toys, get dinner on, finish baking the cake I'm making for DP's lunches, and then wash up...hopefully before Khirra wakes, haha. You know, just for my enjoyment, not for anyone else's benefit ;)

BeautifulBoys

05-05-2009, 13:37

Stg........the man of your dreams is out there :yes:

K8y........:hugs:I understand hun....they really just DONT GET IT sometimes :thumbsdown:

MOS.....not long how :smiliedance:you must be getting excited...

ems84...:confused: what the?? why would he say that for....I agree with dondons men show off in front of their mates....

BeautifulBoys

05-05-2009, 13:41

:wave:

Casey is waving now....awwwww so cute! Little monkey is waking at night again always 3am :confused:
he starts off by talking then it turns into grizzle/crying.....hmmmm I dont think hes cold,cant be teeth or he would cry straight away....last night he did a massive poo :rolleyes: he had roast veges & some gravy bit rich for him i'd say.

Jake is good,went to G/friends this morning I did a cut/colour on her...so the kiddies had a play

hmmmm dinner what to do for dinner????:detective:

oconky

05-05-2009, 14:21

HI all,

:hugs::hugs::hugs: to ems, k8y, stg and daisy boo for DH and just men in general. Unfortunately I can see what you all mean DH is always saying he is tired....well he gets 4 mornings a week where he doesn't have to get up to anyone etc etc.

on a more positive note well done Casey !!!! and I am glad Michael went well in CC, it is a hard one as you weren't OK daisy boo, but just think if he had been upset it would have made it soo much harder for you.

I have decided it is that time of the month- for the males we all know...seems to be a trend atm.

tiggles and dondons -goshI hope you get spoilt for mother's day after those lists.

anyway trying to do some stuff so will go, hope your day gets better girls. talk to you thursday as I have work and training tomorrow night.

k8y

05-05-2009, 15:15

Ahhh babywez I hope it didn't sound I was having a go at what you said :o I just think after all we go through, my DP isn't the one deserving of a break :D but yes, DP has already mentioned to me once before about it not really being 'real' for them until 'it' pops out lol....

yes tiggles, you can keep your snake, doesn't sound like a nice one, but if it's not moving anymore then thats my kinda snake lol.

ems, when he waltz's in the door tonight, you should just run out. Say I'll be back a bit later, off to get my toenails done, you want me to be happy don't you? even if you don't, maybe just fool him and go for a walk around the block :laughing:

BB yay, waving, that is so cute :goodvibes: Don't know why the 3am waking :confused:

Well bit of a chat with DP on msn today :rolleyes: seems to think I 'expect' too much of him. Oh, and we have nothin in common. What a lunatic.
I mentioned we both love fishing, our baby, going to movies/dinner, bbq's and drinks with friends etc. Then said apart from that I try and take in interest in what YOU like because thats what you do in a relationship, you put in the effort. I watch footy with him, sometimes cricket etc so that I can chat with him about it or laugh or whinge at refs with him, you know. I think he is confused. I said we have the same life goals, opinions etc, which is really most important, other things like hobbies, these are things we're SUPPOSE to do apart from each other. Can't always be in each others face. So then he thinks he perhaps is just a bit tired and unmotivated and doesn't put in the effort. Felt like we just going around in circles.
Told him am sick of picking up his clothes everywhere. Well don't he says. How can I vacuum, wash floor? just leave that side of room he says.... idiot, thats when he said I expect too much! Too much of what I say, expect you to put your clothes away after I considerately wash and fold them? (l leave them on the bed for him to put away), but apparently the wardrobe is too far away for him and when he comes to bed he just puts them on the floor next to his bedside table and unfolded worn clothes and they end up just staying there, floating amongst the cloud of shoes and dirty socks and yes, a couple of chip packets I found. I expect too much???? arrrrrrghhhhhhh

(sorry just needed to get a bit more out there)...

k8y

05-05-2009, 15:21

Oh I should mention that yes it would be easier to just put them in the cupboard for him, but it's not the point.
Also, his side of the cupboard is such a big mishmash pile of unfolded clothes that putting a pile of folded clothes on top would just cause them all to fall over and unfold anyway, because everything already in there gets pulled out and oh, didn't want that shirt, throw it back in, pull something else out so that three other things fall to the floor so just throw those back in there, yes thats easy, surely k8y couldn't expect me to do more that then that, because dang it, I mow the lawns right? on my weekends off too! (OMG he gets weekends off?) :hair:

Sorry, I'll stop now :o lol

mosac

05-05-2009, 15:31

Now my vent...why does everyone invites themselves to stay when you live in QLD????

:hugs: Tiggles, I can definitely say I know how you feel. And it's not even Christmas / New Years. We were always guaranteed to have a full house at those times - and by "full house" I mean - THREE GUEST BEDROOMS FULL and sometimes two living areas! :eek:

Once we had a BROTHER of a friend of DH's call us (never had before) from Sydney to let us know he was coming up for a few weeks. DH was in shock and didn't know how to tell him to get a hotel as he clearly meant he was staying with us. Thankfully he never came as DH avoided his calls.

BTW, we had a brown snake (only 3 feet long, so a baby as such) 10 feet from the house yesterday on our driveway, yuk! And DH accidently mowed over a snake that was black, yellow and orange about 5 feet long, again near the house just over 2 weeks ago. Any idea what that one would have been?

Did it have a pattern on the back of it? Maybe Google the colours and the word "snake". Pythons are common around that area. We had a diamond back python in our yard up your way when we were packing up...

So dropped Michael and Kirilly off at CC today. He just crawled off and played with all the toys while I was distraught. Then I told him I was going and he just waved bye bye and crawled off. Now what was that about. Isn't he meant to be crying because he will miss me so much! I obviously have it so wrong as it's the other way around.

Daisy, :hugs: to you. It seems the wrong man in your life (DH) is getting the separation anxiety! :laughing: But the fact that Michael was happy for you to go means you've taught him that mummy always returns. That's such a good thing for them to learn and understand. He seems like a very confident and secure little man.

MOS.....not long how you must be getting excited...

Ooh yes I SO can't wait!!!!!!! YIPPEEE!!!!!

Sorry to hear you ladies are having difficult-partner moments.

k8y, I don't get why your DP would say something like that. If you were taking over the kitchen, etc, then he could have told you in a nice way yo solve the problem rather than jst b!tching after the fact. That doesn't do any good, eh?

And ems, blame the grog - there's no other excuse for him embarrassing you like that! I would have slapped him silly! Does he get that he was a moron and you aren't some stupid sheep yet?! He should be BEGGING for your forgiveness. :shame:

I have 2 friends though - one of them made it very clear that when the other started to try for the next baby, she would too. DH and I went home and discussed how shocked we both were that one friend would plan a CHILD around another... they had their first kids 2 weeks apart so wanted to do it again. I can't think of a more STUPID reason to have a baby. Gggrrr... makes me hope it doesn't work out so perfectly for them this time. Especially knowing other friends are on IVF - some people do it for all the wong reasons and it's like a slap in the face to those that have trouble conceiving...

stg, :hugs: for you. He seems like an idiot too. It's such a shame you're stuck being connected with him through your parents. You should tell him that you're p!ssed off because you never wanted to be with him but he BEGGED and you FELT SORRY FOR HIM! (And throw in he wasn't even any good!)... well that would be equally as immature as he is but hey, you'd be speaking a language he'd understand that way.

I'm going to tell my DH a few of these stories so that he knows what NOT to do to me in future!

I hate to brag since you've all got "issues" with your partners at present, but my DH came home with my Mother's Day pressie. I felt bad for him though because he took me to pick up my pressie on Sunday and when we got there and he showed me what it was, I just looked at him and said "What for?".. oops... He wanted to buy me a backpack from Kathmandu as they had them down to about $50. The thing is I've never have a use for a backpack and I didn't want him to waste the $50. So I told him not to get it, I'd rather some photo frames for Sam's pics so I'll just get them and call them a Mother's Day pressie.

So yesterday I got 2 out of the 3 frames for only $11 each as reduced in Myer but he came home with some clothes for me today. He got me 2 hoodies from the Nike outlet on his way home. I love them. I'm wearing one of them now... but I'm going to take the other one and switch it for a pair of 3/4 tights for walking! lol... I feel bad again and ungrateful but I have a few hoodies already and I really need a pair of pants! So off to exchange tomorrow!

YUCK! Just told DH to smell Sam's bum and he said "No need - it was me" - MAN IT STINKS!

Does anyone wonder if our men get on here and READ what we write?! lol

Mrs Molly Coddle

05-05-2009, 15:36

Have to jump on the 'dh is a dipsh!t' bandwagon, I'm afraid. Was looking in his glove box for something and found a ticket for 'stopping in a bus zone' that he failed to tell me about. $189 later. Then he has the nerve to get angry at ME and be a winkle face to ME when IIII was not the one who got the ticket for doing something stupid and then HID it! Aaanyway. Think he was feeling kind of bad about it because he hung the washing out last night (which he has done a grand total of 2 times since we've been in the granny flat (5 months) thank you very much) and I was so thrilled that I didn't remind him it was his turn tow ash up and just let him play wii and have fun. I go out there this morning and he has just like.. flung the item over and stuck one peg on. Like.. big t-shirts of mine, skirts, pants. NOTHING will dry and it is all crinkled and rubbish. So annoyed, but should be grateful he did it at all I guess.

Anyway we've picked the colours for our house (I think) although we are still unsure ofthe lounge. We were going to do it this amazing dark green but are scared it is TOO dark even though there is not much wall as it is all taken up by windows/french doors/walkways. So we need to think about that. But elliot is having each wall a different colour in his room.. quite pastelly and calm. Yellow, green, blue and purple. Will be nice. We are having red and blue in our bed room. We will probably change our minds again. And not sure how we will actually manage to do anything with little mister running around, but we'll figure something out. Am considering a 'painting' party and providing beer and snags.

Tooth number 4 came through in the wee hours of this morning so am tired after all the screaming. Need a nap. Yaaaawn.

Can't remember what else I was going to say.

Ems no other takers on the nappies so can you PM me your addy and i'll send whatever will fit in a pre paid satchel! Feel free to hand them out at the lessons if it's too many for you.

Not sure what to do RE: mother's day with the MIL. Boo to her. They are no longer 'fighting' really but we still haven't seen her since the wedding and I assume it will be super awkward when we do. I bought a nice photo album for her as a pres and am going to put some pics of elliot in there. Not sure what to do. I might just leave it up to DH or maybe we can just not see my mum OR his mum and it can be a day for ME! Ha! Yeah right..

Settlement is in ONE WEEK. So excited.

MOS I meant to talk to you about Roxy at the meet and it just sort of never happened, i'm sorry! How old is she?> And is her toe okay after the other day? I think that's all I was going to ask anyway.

Geez I forgot what else i was going to say. how annoying :detective:

mosac

05-05-2009, 15:40

:eek: OMG K8Y YOU WATCH THE CRICKET?! :eek:

Don't tell my DH as you'd be the perfect gal in his opinion - CHICKS DON'T WATCH CRICKET!

I can sympathise with him pulling his things out of the wardrobe and then shoving them back in - mine too does that. Then he coplains it's too messy to find anything - DUH! :rolleyes:

mosac

05-05-2009, 15:46

Mrs Molly Coddle

05-05-2009, 16:01

No worries Lambkin - battery dying do will be quick. Roxy's all good now but will take her to the vet before her move to have her nails trimmed. When she went for her check-up and vacc's in Jan they said they didn't need to trim her nails as she walks on cement enough to keep them trim but will get them to give them a little check when I'm there. It's fine though - not bleeding and she's not licking at it or anything since which is what they told me to look out for.

She's coming up to her third birthday (human years) in June or July... will check as I have all of her paperwork, etc. I had her medical history printed up when we left Noosa for the vet down here but they didn't need it so it's al together in the garage.

And lambkin, them doing things WRONG is just to stop us asking them to do it in the future!

I'm glad she is alright! Poor Roxy. I kept thinking about it and it's like.. nails on a chalkboard to me just thinking about ripping a nail like that on something. Gaah! Makes me go all weak feeling. Do you know what I mean? Poor little thing :(
And don't stress honey! I just wanted to know that she was okay and remembered I had no idea how long you guys had had her!
Remember hearing the same thing about the concrete. Not much around our place but we can get them trimmed. My sister was a dog groomer in a past life so she can help with stuff like that anyway. Have you seen those like.. dog pedicure thingies on the infomercials? They sell a fake version at a shop in rouse hill that i almost bought but i'm scared it's fake as in dodgy and would rip a nail off or something! it just kind of shaves the end off so you don't get anywhere near the capillaries in the nail.

And yes I think you are right about them not doing it right. GRRR! maybe I should stand there and supervise next time and flog him when he does it wrong? Then he will learn!

Mum2J&A

05-05-2009, 17:21

Babywez - Think you might be on to something with the internal conversation thing and why they don't bring things up. I reckon I'm going to go find a copy of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.... anyone read that? lol

I've read it. IMO it just perpetuates alot of game playing and confusion etc.

I've also read Why men don't listen and Women can't read map's. I thought it was great. Bit's of it pop into my head when dealing with out arguments etc.

Just thought I'd pop in my 2c. Back to catching up now :)

Mum2J&A

05-05-2009, 17:48

Thanks for all your well wishes for the cat. We went in to visit today and she is doing really well. Was so happy to see us. Hopefully she'll be home in 2 or 3 days :)

:hugs: For all of those with annoying DP/DH's. It's amazing what goes thorugh their brains sometimes. I have an ongoing battle with my DF and his addiction to online game World of Warcraft, but that's a whole other story.

I'm impressed too K8Y, Cricket is my idea of torture. Just thinking about watching is painful lol!

I told DF that I wanted a finger painting and a picture of Jack after he's done it for mothers day. So :fingerscrossed: he remembers :)

Mum of Midgeys

05-05-2009, 18:09

Oh K8y :hugs: Don't know where your DP's head is at?! At least he's talking it out with you I guess... DP hasn't said boo to me since he got home. Mind you, at least he can't say anything stupid that way :rolleyes:

On the nicer side of DHs - that's so sweet of your hubby MOS. Wanna trade? :laughing:

BB - Yay for the waving - so cute!! Not sure about the 3am wakes... maybe he just misses you? :D
Can I borrow you to cut and colour my hair? lol... I'd give my left arm for a mate who was a hairdresser.

Oconky - you must be a wonder woman hun, all the things you fit in - study, work, training, baby! I'm in awe! :yelclap:

Lambkin - I love the sound of that green... use white trims and it'd look amazing, I reckon. And woohoo - countdown to settlement!! Ha... I used to do settlements for work. Wasn't a paralegal or anything, just a town clerk, and it always used to amaze me. In my head the actual purchasing of a house would be this big, important thing, and it's just a few people throwing around a few cheques and bits of paper. Bada-bing, bada-boom. Used to baffle the 18yr old me, lol. Sorry, random bit of information, lol. Grrr for the ticket. And the hidng of it.

Umm. Magick. Might try that book instead! And WOW.... I think that game should be made illegal. My sister's DP is addicted to that too - she's forever pulling him off. We have a friend of a friend who is so addicted he actually doesn't work. He kept skipping work to play the rediculous thing, and lost his job. So now he sits on the dole, playing WOW. This is a man with four children and a wife to support. Crazy. Glad that your puddy tat is on the mend!

Anyway. Back to this childish silence...

BeautifulBoys

05-05-2009, 19:20

:o I love cricket & footy....:D i tell DH all the time how lucky he is too have ME a wife who enjoys watching sport with him.....Go the mighty BOMBERS! ;)
I draw the line at golf....boring....

ems84.....wish i had a friend here that was a hairdresser, left them all in Perth...

K8y......:hugs:

MOS...you lucky girl you...that was very sweet of your DH.....my DH picks great presents,I see your point though I dont see the point in wasting $50 on a bag that wont be used....the hoodies sound great.:thumbsup:

smog

05-05-2009, 19:45

hi all, been super crazy busy lately sorry just not keeping up
clearly all dhs are iiiiiiiidiots!:geek: mine is no exception
at least we can feel smug in the fact that we are CLEARLY the superior sex:D not much of a contest really:laughing:

mosac

05-05-2009, 22:27

I'm glad she is alright! Poor Roxy. I kept thinking about it and it's like.. nails on a chalkboard to me just thinking about ripping a nail like that on something. Gaah! Makes me go all weak feeling. Do you know what I mean? Poor little thing
And don't stress honey! I just wanted to know that she was okay and remembered I had no idea how long you guys had had her!
Remember hearing the same thing about the concrete. Not much around our place but we can get them trimmed. My sister was a dog groomer in a past life so she can help with stuff like that anyway. Have you seen those like.. dog pedicure thingies on the infomercials? They sell a fake version at a shop in rouse hill that i almost bought but i'm scared it's fake as in dodgy and would rip a nail off or something! it just kind of shaves the end off so you don't get anywhere near the capillaries in the nail.

And yes I think you are right about them not doing it right. GRRR! maybe I should stand there and supervise next time and flog him when he does it wrong? Then he will learn!

lol yeah I saw that ad the other night after she hurt herself and laughed! I have a hot pink set of clippers and I used to do it myself but I clipped the nerve once and she no longer lets me do it. The vet in Noosa used to put a muzzle on her to subdue her and THEN do it. Once the muzzle's on she doesn't even fight it - just sits there! :laughing:

And yes, a flogging may help! :thumbsup:

Just got an Email about a BDay sale for Jetstar for members only. I sat on for half an hour, managed to ALMOST book 2 flights to the Gold Coast from Sydney for next Feb/Mar but lost them both. :hair: They had 5000 seats for 5c each. Each time I found one, I'd start to type in details and I'd lose them. :banghead:

We aren't planning a holiday and it was only a few flight routes but I figured "what's 5c lost?!". If we decided to have a holiday, then one flight would have been free... well not now. :geek:

BB - Ssshhhhh - You're making us all look bad!

I feel queasy and have a block of choc un-opened... but don't feel like it. I have only ever been turned off it when I was PG with Sam...(first 6 mths)... umm.. then I've had bad cramps like AF is coming... but nothing. Feel a bit queasy too. I know I'm clutching at things though as I can't be PG. Well, COULD but chances are miniscule. Should I waste a test on a moment of stupidity? Will re-assess in the morning. Good night. :wave:

bonbon

05-05-2009, 22:44

Wow you gals have been busy on here!! I didnt multiquote so sorry no personals, but:hugs: to all those with moron DH's. What on earth is wrong with them??
Ems I hate the silent thing , it is worse than yelling i reckon, hang in there, he might come to his senses.
And k8y - he is unhappy? You really cant be expected to be the key to his happiness, without sounding all weird and stuff, he has to be happy with himself first. Your not his little "happy angel".
Oh and MOS, maybe your DH should write a book on how to be a nice considerate hubby.

And I cant remember who said it about their DH putting the folded clothes on the floor after you have washed them and folded them? My DH does the exact same thing, so one day, i just get his clothes and chuck them right on the floor. The first time i did it, he was like, what did you do that for? And i said, well im just saving myself work and doing what you do anyway!
Well I am off to bed, sorry no other personals, will try and catch up a bit more tomorrow. Ive been up since 5am!!!! So tired.
Hope all your dh's get their acts together. And until they do DEEP BREATHE!!!!
xx

babywez

06-05-2009, 06:30

Just a quick one. K8Y I didn't want you to think I was excusing their behaviour or giving them an "out". I think they can make much more effort than they do. And I didn't mean to come across like I was making excuses for them! Although I guess that is what I was doing.

Anyway, up early today - 5:20 :sleeping: But he slept for 11 hours, and me for 8, so I can't complain. Just means it will be a very long day. I have noticed in the last week, he's had 2 nights where he's slept 11+ hours, and both days he didn't have an afternoon nap. I think that must be the secret! Although how you stop them from having a nap when they're so cranky, I don't know. He didn't get cranky yesterday.

Ok off to drop DH at work and then going for a walk along the beach front! Will kill a little bit of time anyway!

stg

06-05-2009, 07:48

stg, :hugs: for you. He seems like an idiot too. It's such a shame you're stuck being connected with him through your parents. You should tell him that you're p!ssed off because you never wanted to be with him but he BEGGED and you FELT SORRY FOR HIM! (And throw in he wasn't even any good!)... well that would be equally as immature as he is but hey, you'd be speaking a language he'd understand that way.

bahahah I love that! It sums it all up so well. If the opportunity arises I might just say that - "I wasn't an am not the least bit interested in you or a relationship with you but you basically begged for it and I did it outa pity!" Pity &$*% hahahahah gold. I should post that on his facebook wall. hahaha

I have an ongoing battle with my DF and his addiction to online game World of Warcraft, but that's a whole other story.

hahahha a "WoW F4G" they are called. My ex who I was with for 3 years, he didnt play that but was addicted to computer gaming. It was tough as most of his time was spent on that.. I played them too but not.. obsessively.. I never played WoW soley cause I think Id get hooked too! haha but I loved some other MMORPGS (online gaming) but that was all pre baby. I could only DREAM of playing a game now (on par with some who DREAM of book reading again)

I know so many people who have been taken over with WoW - My mums ex. Was with him for liek 4 years. He is like.. or was.. 50? he had the ability to earn millions, the foreman top guy for MASSIVE highrise and complex and shopping centre foreman but he never worked out of choice to play wow.. nearly lost his house?!?!

works for a few months to fund him sitting around for the next year..

mosac

06-05-2009, 08:13

Just a quick pop-in to say hi and I'm off to a friend's place today and will have to come back, do a few lunches, juices, pack and off to hair dressers at 4pm. So it's going to be a full on day. Am also going to head to the Adidas outlet to switch one hoodie for a pair of bottoms which I'm lacking.

Forgot to post yesterday, Bonbon. I had someone put a flyer on my car in the car park in Westfield and it was for kids' shoes so I thought of you. It was under my wiper so I pulled it off and stuck it in the car and actually had a look at it. It struck me as a great way for you to advertise your flyers since it was done in the "parents with prams" part of the parking lot. You could also just do a normal parking lot but put it on the cars that have car seats in them. Just a thought... :thumbsup:

Best get rushing off. Also need to peg out some washing and iron it all later on. I may not get on here again until around midnight tonight. :rolleyes:

bonbon

06-05-2009, 13:03

Forgot to post yesterday, Bonbon. I had someone put a flyer on my car in the car park in Westfield and it was for kids' shoes so I thought of you. It was under my wiper so I pulled it off and stuck it in the car and actually had a look at it. It struck me as a great way for you to advertise your flyers since it was done in the "parents with prams" part of the parking lot. You could also just do a normal parking lot but put it on the cars that have car seats in them. Just a thought... :thumbsup:

:rolleyes:

Great Idea! I just made some flyers up too so Im definetly going to do that. :yelclap:

Just had Maccers for lunch - and thoroughly enjoyed it!! Naughty naughty haha

Going to put Maddie down for a nap then Big W rang and said my photobook that I ordered online is ready, cant wait to see how it has turned out, Im giving it to my mum for Mothers Day.

Babywez, I had a 5am wake up call yesterday, today was 6. I think Maddie might me getting more teeth cos her sleeping has been really all over the place. What age do they get those big molars? Cos i cant see any at the front, she has 7 there already. SO over teething!! lol

Will be back later on, got some work to do etc
Have a nice day everyone xx

Daisy Boo

06-05-2009, 13:12

So who wants to know about Michael and CC. I see you are all putting your hands up!!!!

I totally mistimed leaving work yesterday and didn't get to pick up the kids until after 6pm (at which time double time kicked in) anyway they were both holding on to the door looking out waiting for me. It was the cutest and saddest sight.

Had a rough night with Michael. He didn't fall asleep until 10pm. Not sure if it was the cold or the fact he had been put through a different routine.

He woke up very congested and wouldn't eat. I said to myself out loud. He is too sick to go to CC. Remember DH is home on sick leave this week. I head DH say to him. I should look after you but I'm too sick!!! Imagine if I said that.

So this morning there was no waving but a sad cry. By 10am the carer had called me to say he has been crying all morning and I needed to go get him. Rang DH to go get him and he says he will get me first. I said no you are at home and I'm at work. So you get him and look after him. I then had to get mum to look after him at 2pm as DH is having an MRI for his ears. Poor mum had to cancel all her jobs (she has a cleaning business) to help out.

Anyway Michael has been taken to the DR and he is now on Dimetapp. Apparently you can't get it over the counter anymore. He has finally gone to sleep.

Talk about a rough first week back at work.

We are supposed to be going to a fundraiser tonight. My girlfriends son was in a motorbike accident on New Years Day. He had one leg amputated, one leg broken and another arm mangled. Insurance will not cover the prosthesis which costs around $700,000. So unfortunately we can't make it as Michael is too sick to be abandoned by mummy again.

babywez

06-05-2009, 13:38

Oh Daisy Boo :hugs: Not how you want your first (or any) week back at work to go! I hope that Michael gets better soon and settles in to CC soon, too.

Glad we have playgroup tomorrow - going batty sitting around the house today.

Who mentioned the K-Rudd rebate and last year's tax retun? I hadn't heard if you got all your money back last tax return that you weren't eligible for the $900? I thought you just had to have filed a return and made less than $80k, which I did. Never heard the other part? :confused:

dondons

06-05-2009, 13:47

Daisy Boo what a bummer of a week, hope he is better soon. DHs need their own full time carer when they're sick, dont they. Lucky your mum could help out. And how awful about your friend's son.

Baby wez that was me. I was waiting for mine too and when it didnt come I had a look on the website. There is a calculator there that you can use to see if youre eligible, you just need your tax return statement. But Yes, if you paid $1 in tax you are eligible, but if you had it all returned to you, then you are not :(. I think that some incorrect details were provided early on in the media, I recall hearing several times that you are eligible, as long as you earn under $80k and filed a tax return, but alas...

babywez

06-05-2009, 14:37

dondons

06-05-2009, 14:51

babywez

06-05-2009, 15:10

Dont shoot the messenger! Seriously check it first before you take my word for it.

I was pretty disappointed too, I had kind of assumed I would get it, and it was going to come in really handy as DP works for very large car manufacturer and they are having lots of forced down days = 25% cut in pay. But I'm rambling now.
nonono, not your fault! its just nick's been a real hard one to deal with this arvo, so i was already pretty irritated...i wouldn't have the first clue as to where last year's tax notice is, but I didn't work a whole lot and didn't pay much tax. Stupid f'n media!! I have a journalism degree, and have defended the media through the years, but I'm sooooo sick of them not reporting whole truths, or using scare tactics (with this swine flu) to get us glued to the TV. I hate them! I"ll take my anger out on them :)

BeautifulBoys

06-05-2009, 18:23

Hope you get your Krudd money soon girls....
got ours last week.

So MOS are YOU??????????????????? :bfp: if your not getting your AF they maybe ovulation pains so you better frisky tonight just incase :laughing:

Casey woke @ 2.30am :rolleyes:......I had to change his nappy as he had done a poo....very unusal two nights running....maybe teething or food...:detective:
what happened to my baby sleeping all night,
no wonder im getting tired...broken sleep is the pits:thumbsdown:

Have finished his bday invites....

Night all
xx

Mum of Midgeys

06-05-2009, 18:32

Quiet on here today girls... are we all feeling okay?? haha

Babywez, I think I'm going to miss out on Krudd money too. I'm putting my tax in next week (slack, haha) but I only worked up until January last financial year, as we were trying to get the renovations finished to sell before we moved to Perth... So we'll see... Ask the accountants when I go, cos I'm not doing it myself (slack again, haha) Hugs for the craptacular day.

MOS - Okay, fess up. What ELSE did you get at the Adidas outlet aside from your trackies? :laughing: I have a pair of adidas joggers someone got for Khirra before she was born packed away somewhere... they were huge though, so doubt they'd fit yet. Mind you, I'm constantly underestimating just how big she is now.

Daisy Boo - Aww hun :hugs: That's just the worst when you have to call to the parents cos they won't settle. Nice form of your DH trying to pass the buck, lol. How are you feeling after that?? I'm sure it was just an off day cos he was feeling a bit rotten, and he'll be right as rain once he's back there. Hope he gets better, poor tyke. And what a horrible thing for your GF's son to have gone through. :(

Bonbon - Think the molars are typically from 12months... though obviously they can come earlier. I've been craving dirty takeaway for ages, you almost made me go out and get it after reading that! lol. Would prefer Hungry Jacks though. Oh! You're a Perthian. You know what I miss from living there.... Muzz Buzz. If I had money for a franchise, there would be Muzz Buzz in QLD!! Speaking of which, I'll be over there in late August for a few days for a wedding. Should meet up. Staying at Scarborough, so I'm looking forward to it :yelclap:

K8y - how goes the stupidhead DP? My stupidheap DP has now started saying a reluctant 'hello' and 'bye' with a peck.... the whole not talking thing just grates my nerves. It's his mother's fault... that's how they handle problems in his family. You don't get spoken to for months on end :rolleyes: I tried to talk things out with him last night, he said nothing, then got up, had a shower, then went to bed. So I followed him (Not getting out of my lecture that easily, Bucko, lol) and he layed there with his eyes CLOSED not responding at all. Honestly, I could have slapped him.

And where's the lovely C38 lately?

Nothing much here... got my secret b.day pressie today, so that was fun :D I love present buying... much to DP's dismay, haha.

Mum of Midgeys

06-05-2009, 18:35

kotakai

06-05-2009, 19:16

I got home this afternoon & there was a note in the letterbox from Aus Post saying they'd missed me so they'd left a parcel on the porch. I'm waiting on quite a few new nappies, so thought it was 1 of those. I couldn't see my parcel anywhere, so then started thinking someone had stolen my nappies :laughing:. I was just about to open the front door, when I saw a package had been put nearly all the way under the mat. My 1st thought was OMG that nappy looks flat :D Turns out it wasn't a nappy, but Chais's birthday pressie. Thank you!!!!! He's not getting it till Friday, so I'll post a photo then.

Daisyboo -:hugs: for a bad week. Hope things get better. Also I just realised I don't have your number anymore to be my SMS buddy when I have the baby, as it was saved to my old phone. Can you please PM me with it.

DP came home from work yesterday & was playing with Chais & noticed he has a new tooth. That's number 7 :smiliedance: Nice observant mummy here, not sure how long it's been there.

We went back to playgroup yesterday & Chais had a ball. He just wandered from toy to toy & fell asleep in the car on the way home! He never does that.

:hugs: for those with DH/P's who are being crap at the moment.

Dont shoot the messenger! Seriously check it first before you take my word for it.

I'm pretty sure you're correct. You had to pay at least $1 in tax, not get the whole lot back.

k8y

06-05-2009, 20:09

Sorry have been MIA ladies. Just flat out, still have uni work to do tonight and was at Dr for Sums ear checkup this arvo and doc was running late so now everything is behind and Sums was exhausted so in bed, but I still have to get her up for another bottle tonight.
I have had to make a list (long) for tomorrow as have so much to do before we head up to Maroochydore on Friday morning. Plus Sums split her lip at the Dr this afternoon. JUST before we were called in, so she was in the right place to go doing it. She whacked her face on the steel bit of the pram playing silly buggars in the waiting room because we were there for ages and she was getting antsy. She did the high pitched I've just hurt myself scream (you all know the one) and I grabbed her and checked her face for blood/body parts for injuries (as you always do) and there she had blood spurting out her lip. Poor little tyke. Now she'll have a fat lip for her very first ever weekend getaway. Apart from the trip she did to Noosa in Feb last year, but she doesn't remember that because she was still in the tummy lol....

Enough of me.

Daisy Boo :hugs: what a rough trot of a week. Can't believe your DH tried to pass it all on to you and you were the one working. Imagine if we tried doing that to our DH's. Silly snots. Must have been hard to have Michael all out of sorts about the new routine. I hope it all falls into place for you.

BB awake again. Whats going on :confused: Getting into a routine of night time poos lol... hmmm....maybe it is just teeth? hope you all get a good nights sleep tonight.

ems, grrrrrr how frustrating. While he was laying there you should have wrote in texta 'inconsiderate male' ON HIS FOREHEAD! Makes you want to slap them.
DP hasn't been too bad the past few days. Though the clothes are still on the floor.....
Yay, shopping!
I am at this wedding on Friday evening and I have nothing to wear. I spared 10 minutes at the shops today while the Dr was running late to look around, but nothing. Everything is so short and strappy and just so not me. What ever happened to classy dresses? with a bit of chic? Oh well. I'm expecting too much DP would say lol....

kotakai yay you got your pressie!!!!!! well, chais's pressie lol....
We had aus post come to our door today (I keep our front wooden door locked so he couldn't have seen in) but Rufus did his block as usual and I just saw him threw the window drop his parcel and hightail it out of there hahah (boof's bark is pretty scary). Nothing exciting though, just a book I'd ordered online....

babywez am sorry you're not getting your money. I never heard that part of it either, though I didn't get ALL my tax back, I got some? but it all went on HECS debt anyway, so I never really saw it :rolleyes:

Best go, it's getting late and lots of uni to get through.

Night my favourite ladies :goodvibes:

I might be a bit MIA until next week too, because we'll be away until late Sunday.

mosac

06-05-2009, 21:27

Don't forget about Monday k8y! And have a great weekend in Maroochy. :thumbsup:

So who wants to know about Michael and CC. I see you are all putting your hands up!!!!

Sorry to hear about your cr@ppy week back. It can only get better from here, right? :hugs: And men are always on their deathbeds with a little sniffle, had you forgotten?!

So MOS are YOU??????????????????? :bfp: if your not getting your AF they maybe ovulation pains so you better frisky tonight just incase

Well I did... lol... just as you suggested a few mins ago. DH already snoring next to me! :laughing:

Didn't test as am clutching at straws again. Doubt I would be and I don't want to ruin a test! lol

I switched a hoodie in Adidas for a singlet and a pair of 3/4 running leggings. I wore them this arvo (actually put them on when I got back in the car!) and DH kept on asking me to "turn around" so he could check out my toosh! So cute...

The boys had a wonderful night together while I got my hair done. It's shorter at the back and has red and blonde foils to be a little different. Doesn't match Sam though so will likely still get the "postman" comments. :rolleyes: (Oh and it was inspired by babywez's recent hair cut!).

I fly tomorrow. Leaving home around 11:30 and then flying at 2:35 and landing at 4:10. I can't wait! Will drop in and say my good byes to you lot in the morning before I leave.

Ems, thanks for offer of lift to airport but we're driving now as mum's getting a car seat for a few days. Thank you so much anyway.

babywez

07-05-2009, 06:44

K8Y do you still have to come back and take that test?

Ems sorry about your DP...we need a new name for that too, other than dear partner...dumb prick? How long does the silent treatment usually long?

Well, what I thought was the secret to getting them to sleep through is in fact not! He didn't sleep all arvo yesterday, went to bed around 6:30, was up at 8:30, 11, and 4 :no: I hope its just teeth coming through and that he'll sleep well again once they're here. I don't really see anything yet tho.

That little tea party I was planning? There's going to be 10 of us!:eek: Thankfully one of the girls responded "What is everyone bringing so we don't double up" and I don't think I'm going to have to do a thing! We've got sandwhiches, mini quiches, cupcakes, slice, soda, bubbly and juice all coming!

Ok I'm rambling now to avoid going to change a pooy nappy :D Better go do it!

mosac

07-05-2009, 07:00

Bummer about last night babywez. I hope he sleeps through again for you and that was a one-off.

I always take something with me when I go to someone's place. I don't think it's fair that since you've offered to use your place, you're the one that needs to CATER for everyone! Yes it's nice to get together a few nibblies but it's nice when everybody chips in. You'll probably gt a few yummy left-overs too!:thumbsup:

kijmnh <-- From Sam. :rolleyes:

Must go - he's attacking the laptop.

Today's the day!!! Woohoooo! :smiliedance:

k8y

07-05-2009, 07:06

MOS I won't forget :laughing:

babywez am off to the dr tomorrow morning before we leave to try and get out of it :fingerscrossed:

GTG, busy day ahead :rolleyes:

Daisy Boo

07-05-2009, 08:36

Casey woke @ 2.30am :rolleyes:......I had to change his nappy as he had done a poo....very unusal two nights running....maybe teething or food...:detective:
what happened to my baby sleeping all night,
no wonder im getting tired...broken sleep is the pits:thumbsdown:

Have finished his bday invites....

Night all
xx

Oh BB. Hugs for you hun. Must be so hard having to wake up again. Fingers crossed he sleeps through tonight.

Today's the day!!! Woohoooo! :smiliedance:

Bye MOS. Have a great tIme with your mum, sister. And happy mothers day!

Well girls much better day today. Michael has woken with a cough but he seems in better spirits. Today is my day that I'm working from home. And given it's my first week not much on really.

mosac

07-05-2009, 09:42

Well... I'm bored! :laughing: I'm all packed and Sam's asleep in his pram. He's been asleep since about 9:30 and it's now 10:30 so if he goes another half an hour I'll be stoked. We're leaving for the airport at 11:30 and I have to be checked in before 2:00 so I'll be VERY early but I'd rather hang around the airport than sit at home bored. Check-in opens 2 hours before the flight anyway so I'll get to check-in and go for a wander, get a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the relos since they don't get them up there... unless they're recently started KK up in Brissy too... :confused: It's always been a little thing in my fam - anyone coming through Sydney airport to QLD brings a box of KK with them! We used to ask anybody that was coming to stay with us to grab a box. I remember one of the guys we worked with in Noosa had a flight change in Sydney on his way back from the states and even HE brought a box into work and shared it around. We'd shared enough his way so he owed us! :D

Ummm... trying to think of what I've forgotten. Ooh! Wipes! What else...?...

Well whatever I've forgotten will have to wait now as I've just sat on the suitcase to close it and weighed it. Weighed in at 14kgs which is great as I'm taking a few things that won't be coming back with me (baby food, nappies and gifts) but I plan on bringing back my kettle and iron so it should go to plan... :fingerscrossed:

mosac

07-05-2009, 10:09

11:08 - Sam still asleep. :smiliedance:

The SIL is coming down now to say goodbye to him though so he'll wake up. I'm cool with that since he's had his hour and a half so he'll be a pleasant little boy for me in the airport later. :yelclap:

Ooh forgot to say I got some blonde foils and some really dark/bright red foils too. It's a little stripey but I've had it done like this before and when it fades it settles into a nice mix - with some bits similar to Sam's shade! :p

I'm off now - for real this time! :rolleyes:

Have a wonderful Mother's Day everyone and I'll see a few of you on Monday and will be back on to chat again Monday night. :wave:

oconky

07-05-2009, 10:50

have a great trip MOS.

well :hugs: still to all those with DP/DH being idiots. gotta love the silent treatment and the "I am so hard done by".

daisy boo- sorry to hear that Michael isn't well hope today is a lot better.

kotakai - yay for pressies!!!!!

k8y- good luck with getting out of the test and enjoy your trip. hope sums lip is OK.

babywez- I haven't forgotten you with the poster- just been busy.

well I have finished my first wek back at work :laughing: 2 days almost doesn't seem worth it! the people are great though, mostly mums with young bubs so all understand what is going on IYKWIM, 2 are pregnant and leaving by the end of June!! so I am pretty happy with my decision. Pip was so a good girl for her dad and had the biggest grin on her face when I go home and then proceeded to get into a standing position and let go about 3 times so she is getting keen to walk!

today is housework/domestic day, DH took the day off work as he was only working for 1 day so is doing the lawns and I have just cleaned the laundry and am about to do some baking! got some different recipes off the huggies site to try.

I am having my mothers day tomorrow as DH is working sunday...I think my pressie got purchased yesterday and we will go out for lunch.

anyway talk later!

stg

07-05-2009, 10:52

bonbon

07-05-2009, 14:35

MOS have a great time! Hope Sam loves his plane ride!!

Babywez - Maddie is the same lately - hardly sleeping all day and then waking at nite! And then wanting to get up at 5am! I dont know where she gets the energy from! Im exhausted. She did 2 massive poos this morning one after the other. It must be teeth cos I sure as hell dont know what else it could be!! Lets hope they get over this pretty soon cos I cant take much more! And im pretty sure they are fed up too poor things.

Ems - hows the dh?? Come to his senses yet??

Well I got a call from 92.9 this avo which is Perths main radio station, and they are gonna call me back tomorrow morning and put me on air so i can advertise my business! Im freaking out, i dont wanna sound like a twat live on air. eeekkkk. Oh and I am on the sunrise website for the 10% discount offer for the sunrise family.

Im in a blah mood, i think its just cos Im tired, a bit over broken sleep!
Gotta go shopping tonite for something to wear to the raggard old MIL's 50th. I wish i could find clothes easy but i dont. Everything I like on the rack, looks disgusting on me , its like they make tops and dresses for girls with NO boobs! So annoying.

Well I better go work on my radio ad, and enjoy the serenity while Maddie naps!

Mum of Midgeys

07-05-2009, 14:48

Hey girls

MOS - safe trip! We'll see you on Monday!

K8y - Hope you have a great weekend away - :fingerscrossed: you can get out of the test!

Babywez - Tea party sounds lovely! And I agree; people should definately bring something along - too much for one person to have to look after! Can't wait until we move out so I can invite people over again... well, I can now, but prefer not to, being that this isn't my house and all.

Daisy Boo - Glad to her Michael is a bit better. And that the first week back wasn't too bad :)

Oconky - Sounds like the perfect place to be working! And yay for the early mother's day - that will be nice. Pip sounds like she's getting her confidence up :yelclap: Khirra took a step last night... I put her down after her bath to change her, and she just kept standing then took a step. Onto her foam fold-out couch thing though, so that put her off and she ended up on her bum. Seems to do all her tricks of the evening, lol. At least she seems to be getting her confidence now too.

Well, I had to get an ultrasound on my boobies today. The right one has been unusually tender, didn't seem to fit in with any particular time of the month or anything. Couldn't feel any lumps or anything, but mentioned it to my Dr in passing, so he said just to get it checked. Anyway, just a cyst, so that's good to know.

So hopefully I'll be sitting in there in a few months time for a different sort of ultrasound ;) Last pill tomorrow!

And that's about it. Should go get the washing off the line and get dinner started while the little miss is asleep..

Mum of Midgeys

07-05-2009, 14:56

Bonbon - how exciting... well, terrifying, lol, but what a great promotion for your business :yelclap: I'm sure you'll come off sounding like a pro :D I really need to order those shoes for Khirra... will talk to DP about it when he's in a better mood with me and more likely to hand over the credit card :laughing:

As for him, he's talking to me again. I asked him last night if the whole silent treament thing was working for him and had he achieved what he wanted with it? lol. Anyway. I talked some more last night, he 'mmmn'ed' so we're on the mend. Honestly though, men just need a good shake sometimes, I think. Bl00dy 29years old going on 3 :rolleyes:

Good luck with your beloved MIL's 50th ;) You'll find something amazing to wear, I'm sure! And on sale too...:wizard: (shopping wizard for you, lol)

BeautifulBoys

07-05-2009, 20:14

:sleeping:Allo girls..........Casey woke @ 12.30pm(last night) as did DS1...that turned into tears......Casey was crying :crying:I gave him some milk,got DS1 settled back in his room with his Milo after a tantrum in our room....then i woke at 2.30am as he wanted to hop back in our bed,so i then went downstairs slept im his bed,but as i just went to lay down Casey woke again :hissy:he had done another POO! so gave him some more milk as he was unsettled & by that point i wanted sleep!
He then woke @ 5.00am...WIDE AWAKE! crying & wouldnt resettle so I got up with him & he had a play,DS1 still asleep...put Casey back down @ 6.30 then hopped back in bed with DS1 for another hour....
I haven't had a full nights sleep in how long now i cant remember:no:.....he was sleeping so well at night,oh well thats life i suppose...

At playgrp today Casey did two runny poo's 5mins apart from eachother & smelly so maybe upset tummy,hence why he has pooed during the night,he seems ok in himself,although grumpy at times,teething doesn't help....hes getting a bit of nappy rash too...

Ok thats all from me...tired:goodvibes:

stg

07-05-2009, 20:30

wow its been quiet in here. Im in Ipswich, heading to Gold Coast tomorrow.

I had a spray tan this arvo at Ella Bache. I am SOO pale an freckly so its such a pick me up self esteem boost when I get one - plus I had a voucher so it cost me nothing.. there is not doubt that tanned skin is sexier.. :( Wish I had naturally nice skin..

But anyways You gota wait 8 hours before showering and its bee.. 6 1/2.. thinking of cheating and I dont wanna go to bed in this crap.

The idiot was supposed to be going to mums this weekend , the one I hooked up with.. but dont think he is now.. damn.. was going to flaunt what he couldnt have an get my self respect back. oh well
hope everyone sleeps well tonight

Mum of Midgeys

08-05-2009, 07:11

:hugs: for the lack of sleep BB. Must be so much harder with two... like a tag team to keep Mummy awake :p Hope Casey's grumbly tummy gets better soon.

Stg - I feel your pain. I have the whitest of white skin as well. On the plus side, my freckles aren't too bad... don't have any on my face. But, I do have red hair, so even a fake tan just looks rediculous on me. The most I can get away with is putting a bit of the bottle stuff on my legs. So pale and pastey it is for me :no: I was so hoping Khirra would get DP's side's olive Italian skin, but she missed out. Poor kid, lol

Took my last Pill this morning :eek: One month to get my body back into business, then...:babydust2: Scarey, I tell ya!

oconky

08-05-2009, 08:14

BB- those boys of yours are giving you a bit of grief atm- hope DH is ready for saturday night to give you a break.

ems:yelclap: for the last pill

bonbons- I am sure you will do fine on the air!!

stg- have fun down on the coast and flaunt that body.

well I have had a nice morning got a bit of a sleep in bacon and eggs for brekky and my mum's day pressie- some new underwear desparately needed and a new black scarf which I asked for so very nice....might have to wear something else with it all though :laughing:

anyway going out for lunch as well.

have a good day all

BeautifulBoys

08-05-2009, 08:24

well last night i was awake from 1.30am till 4am......:no: Casey first woke up,talking/grizzling etc,thought i'd better check on him another poo:confused:
so i changed him there was NO way he was going to sleep without a bottle,so i gave him a bottle & walked out,for the next few hours he grizzled/talked on & off,then in the end it turned into crying was tempted to give him another bottle but didnt just closed his door & our door upstairs & let him cry it out...he did just that & fell asleep....but hard to let him cry it out if hes got a poo in his nappy....:rolleyes:

ems84 Thanks :goodvibes: not sure whats up with his tummy,he did another poo when he woke this morn,the poo's are a bit more loose than normal & a bit greeny....hmmmm...he NEVER poo's at night only this past week so strange....he ate all of his breakfast this morning which was good.

Stg....I always use to think Tan skinned looked nicer as im fair skinned too...but I now keep out of the sun,i'd rather be white than get skin cancer...I've never had a spray on tan either....personally think i'd look funny & my DH would laugh at me....:D....I saw your pics on FB & you look gorgeous had you had a spray tan done then?
Bugger you cant rub it in to that fella....

MOS & K8y.......Have a great time weekend,enjoy Mothers Day:goodvibes:

BeautifulBoys

08-05-2009, 08:26

BB- those boys of yours are giving you a bit of grief atm- hope DH is ready for saturday night to give you a break.

ems for the last pill

bonbons- I am sure you will do fine on the air!!

stg- have fun down on the coast and flaunt that body.

well I have had a nice morning got a bit of a sleep in bacon and eggs for brekky and my mum's day pressie- some new underwear desparately needed and a new black scarf which I asked for so very nice....might have to wear something else with it all though

anyway going out for lunch as well.

have a good day all

Oh yes DH is ready alright :laughing:
Have even booked myself in for a eyebrow wax & massage sat arvo :thumbsup:

Hahaha I think your DH might fancy you just in the new underwear & scarf:p

BeautifulBoys

08-05-2009, 08:27

ems84........how exciting! :bfp:...........:yes:

mosac

08-05-2009, 12:04

:wave: Hi all, Geez, it's quiet without k8y and I around! :D

BB how awful - 2 cr@ppy nights' sleep. Hope it gets better for you.

And yay for TTC ems! :smiliedance:

I'm not sure how long this internet will last for as my sis doesn't have it but I'm on her laptop and it's set to connect to anything and everything so we're mooching off a neighbour me-thinks... :rolleyes: So won't do it long since it's not mine and I feel wierd. What idiots don't set passwords these days?! There are about a dozen in these apartments that have an unsecured network listed. I dunno...

Mum's coming home on her lunch break to get us and take us to Capalaba as that's where she works. Gotta go - Sam awake.

BeautifulBoys

08-05-2009, 12:15

Yes it is quiet with you MOS & K8y :p

DH is coming home early today so think i'll have a nap:sleeping:

Have a bodyshop party tonight,its for my G/friend...looking forward to that...also have one weds night.

what else.....think Casey might be getting a cold?...little runny nose although could be teething...but cant see any teeth coming yet...and with a few suspect poo's maybe a virus of some sorts..

not much else happening im afraid,didnt do WW this wk,but weighed myself,same weight which is good as have been a little bit of a Mrs Piggy over the last few days...:D will go next week.

:flowerz: also must buy my secret bday present...;)

Daisy Boo

08-05-2009, 12:35

Well I got a call from 92.9 this avo which is Perths main radio station, and they are gonna call me back tomorrow morning and put me on air so i can advertise my business! Im freaking out, i dont wanna sound like a twat live on air. eeekkkk. Oh and I am on the sunrise website for the 10% discount offer for the sunrise family.

How did the interview go. We have a celebrtity in our midst!

Just came on to wish Chais a happy 1st birthday. Leanne all the best. Hope he has a wonderful dayhappybirthday

Mum2J&A

08-05-2009, 14:25

Wow, it really is quite on here, hardly took me any time to catch up :)

I've been a very good house fiance today and have been cleaning everything in sight :) quite proud of myself actually.

We've got wireless net connection and I have no idea if we have a password :eek: should get DF to check.

Yay for TTC Em's.
I haven't had any pills this month and am tracking when Ov, so in a few months we'll be TTC too. Exciting and a little scary me thinks.

happybirthday Chais!!!

and sorry for your lack of sleep BB, fingers crossed you get some more tonight.

kotakai

08-05-2009, 15:33

Just came on to wish Chais a happy 1st birthday. Leanne all the best. Hope he has a wonderful dayhappybirthday

happybirthday Chais!!!

Thank you ladies!

We're just back from getting his needles. It's 3 at 12 months, so he's not a happy camper!

He had his final paed check up today & he's really happy with how he's going.

He was born at 33 weeks
weight - 2.435kgs
length - 48.5cms
head - 32.5cms

and now at 1
weight -9.06kgs
length - 76cms
head - 47.5cms

Thank you SMO3 for his pressy, he loved it! I'll take a photo later when he's a bit happier.

Here's a photo from yesterday.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk174/kotakai_chais/Chais-1.jpg

Mum of Midgeys

08-05-2009, 15:50

Oh gosh, I forgot this morning!

happybirthday to Chais! :smiliedance:

Our big boy :goodvibes:
He's done so well for a premmie Kotakai - certainly hasn't let it hold him back in any way! :yelclap:

babywez

08-05-2009, 15:53

smog

08-05-2009, 18:05

:flowerz:HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAIS!!!!:flowerz:

:party: :party: :party: :party:

kotakai

08-05-2009, 20:06

Thanks everyone for your well wishes on here & on FB.

Here he is with his swap pressy

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk174/kotakai_chais/books.jpg

You may remember I've been taking a photo each month with his teddy. Here's 12 months of Chais. You can see he was more co operative some months than others :laughing:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk174/kotakai_chais/12monthsofChais.jpg

Babywez -Glad to hear the counselling is helping. :hugs:

oconky

08-05-2009, 21:27

happybirthday Chais

How exciting our first bub to turn 1!!!!!! poor thing having his jabs today. wow he has grown soo much he is very long!!

BB- ha ha about Dh and the undies and scarf, he left for Sydney tonight and was disappointed he didn't get a view of the new outfit :laughing:

hope you have a successful body shop party.

babywez - it must be hard I guess there is some trust in the counsellor as to when it is time to move on from it.. BTW will be sending those photos soon.

well done magick33 on the houseclean I need to do some tomorrow before a friend comes over.

well went out for lunch today and did some shopping after a walk was a nice day then did my homework with some wine!!

anyway time for bed methinks- have a good weekend all

BeautifulBoys

08-05-2009, 21:32

:sleeping:Time for bed....

Got home at about 9.45pm,Party was good,My friend was the host.....:goodvibes:she got $50 worth of free products & she also got some great
discounts.

:party:HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHAIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a gorgeous boy,I just love the way you have done all of his photos...hope you have a wonderful wkend & Mothers day Kotakai :hugs: Lots of cuddles for Chais having his needles.....

OK Nighty night!

c38

08-05-2009, 22:05

:wave: been keeping up, just slack about posting

:shame::geek:to all the naughty men out there

BB hope you get a full nights sleep and that Casey is over whatevers bugging his system soon

Babywez good to hear the counselling is helping.. and hope your COMPUTER OFF time together works some magic :valentine:

Daisy Boo I hope next week goes better for you
can't believe its only another 10 days until I go back to work.

Okonky Woohoo re the new knickers and scarf.

Magic33 and Ems.. :smiliedance:
Nothing much to report here. Am of to express then try adn get an early night..hoping its a sleep though one:fingerscrossed:

BeautifulBoys

09-05-2009, 05:47

Good Morning :flowerz:

Casey woke again last night 11.30pm crying...he had done a poo :rolleyes: think he's got some sort of a cold virus as he is snuffly this morning,or there is a nasty tooth on its way out.....he is not out of sorts though still smiling & laughing.....biy grumpy at times but overall he seems fine.

Im off to get a eyebrow wax & back massage this arvo :thumbsup:

Have a baby shower to go too aswell....think I'll buy them a wrap...something else to go with it,1st baby...its a BOY :goodvibes: its not your traditional baby shower they are having a kitchen warming party as they have done their kitchen up too(i think) so Men & Kids are invited.

Looking forward to a SLEEP IN tomorrow!

Must go

BBL

Oh C38 :eek: 10 days before you start work? are you looking forward to going back? of course you will miss Mr G loads...:hugs:

k8y

09-05-2009, 08:04

Wish I could do personals but am pressed for time. Just wanted to say a quick hello and am having an AMAZING time. This place is beautiful, the wedding was beautiful, food awesome, got drunk and Summer was such a good girl for our friends who babysitted.
We're off to shops, then Eumundi markets, then afternoon swimming in the heated pool, then a nice dinner out, followed by lots of wine :D

happybirthday for yesterday Chais!!!!! Sorry it's belated but I couldn't get on yesterday.

Hugs to all.

And ems OMG :eek::babydust2:

BeautifulBoys

09-05-2009, 13:00

:wave:Hello K8y! Glad your having a great time,enjoy your wkend away...:goodvibes:

Just had a back massage :raspberry:......:laughing:
It was BLISS.........

Brought a bottle of red now to con a friend into drinking it with me :D

tiggles

09-05-2009, 18:51

Havent had any time to catch up.

Just wishing everyone a............................

Fantastic Mothers' day!!!!

For tommorrow, have a great day everyone.

Now to try and catch up for the last two days...please stop talking lol!

babywez

10-05-2009, 06:07

Just a quick one to say

:flowerz:Happy Mother's Day:flowerz:

We're off to the surf club for breakfast with my mum and my mum's mum! Last year it was 3.5 generations, this year its 4 :D Wonder if next year he'll be old enough to serve me breakfast in bed ;)

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Mum of Midgeys

10-05-2009, 06:55

Happy Mothers Day ladies :yelclap:

Hope you all have a wonderful day! :goodvibes:

kotakai

10-05-2009, 08:14

:flowerz::flowerz: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE :flowerz::flowerz:

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Kyles72

10-05-2009, 10:28

Hi everyone!!!!!:wave:

Long time no see! I havent been on here in ages and have just spent an hour catching up with you all! Have been trying to keep up to date through Facebook though.

Well, in a nutshell, am glad to see everyone is doing ok, apart from a few DH and DP issues, but that's men for you:hair:.

I cannot believe our bubs are almost 1, and Chais is 1! LOVE all the photos of Chais with the teddy bear! He is such a smiley baby!:goodvibes:

Im back at work, doing 3 days a week, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Liam in daycare Monday and Friday and Mum has him on Thursday. Its working well, but hes catching every bug and germ there is - a bad cold the other week, conjunctivitis (sp?) last week. Have been so busy, now that 3 days are pretty much taken out of the week, but its all good, and actually makes me appreciate Liam more, not being with him 24/7 IYKWIM.

Liam is almost walking, and just refuses to wear shoes, screams blue murder when I try to put them on and rips them off at the first opportunity:rolleyes:He's developing a bit of a temper actually......hmmm wonder who he got that from:detective:

A quick question, sorry if Im going over old ground here. In regards to the birthday presents, are we keeping it anonymous like Secret Santa? If so, how's everone signing the cards?

Oh, almost forgot:

HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY

OK, gotta go now. Sorry no personals, give me a couple of days to get back into the swing of it!

Hope you all have a fantastic day. Take care:flowerz:

Kyles72

10-05-2009, 10:35

c38

10-05-2009, 11:41

:sunshine:HAPPY MOTHERS DAY:sunshine:

BeautifulBoys

10-05-2009, 13:08

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

I GOT BREAKFAST IN BED THIS MORNING:thumbsup:.....GOT SOME BLACK KNEE HIGH LEATHER BOOTS,TAYLOR SWIFT CD WHICH IM IN LOVE WITH,AND SOME OF MY FAVOURITE CHOCOLATES.....

CAUGHT UP WITH A G/FRIEND FOR A QUICK COFFEE,SPENT THE NIGHT WITH HER & HER DP & DS LAST NIGHT AS WELL AS ONE OF OUR OTHER G/FRIEND....WE HAD A FEW WINES :D
HAD A BABY SHOWER IN THE ARVO THAT WAS NICE LOTS OF YUMMY FOOD....NEED TO GET BACK ON THE WW TOMORROW....

GOING OUT FOR DINNER TONIGHT WITH DH'S FAMILY SO THAT WILL BE NICE,EARLY DINNER.

GUESS WHAT CASEY TOOK 4 LITTLE STEPS THIS ARVO:yelclap:I STAND HIM UP & LET HIM GO & NOW HE'S TRYING TO WALK TO ME,VERY WOBBLY BUT OH SO CUTE!

CASEY WOKE AGAIN LAST NIGHT.......:rolleyes: MY HEAD WAS HURTING......

HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAVING A GREAT DAY!

babywez

10-05-2009, 15:02

Hi Kyles! I know some people have said they're going to sign the pressie from their bubbas, so I guess its up to you if you want to keep it secret, but it will probably all come out in the end anyway?

BB...breaky in bed! Lucky u! We went to the surf club but my grandmother wasn't able to go. My uncle (mum's bro) is visiting for a few days, and he has dementia. Anyway, yesterday he was all keen to go this am, and this morning he got all freaked out, said last time he went there he fainted and mum had to get him home. For the record, he's never fainted in the presence of mum, and never been to the surf club WITH mum! So he was upset, nanna was upset, and I think mum was glad ot get out of the house :( Its so tragic, and such an awful, awful disease!

Anyway, I got a heart shaped silver pendant that says "Nicklas 30 06 08" on it, and a mug with "Happy First Mother's Day" and NIck's picture...but you can't see that until you fill it with hot water. The mug warms up, the colour (deep purple colour) disappears and the pic/writing appear! Haven't done much else all day, although we DID clean out the office and our bedroom. I know, Happy Mother's Day, right? Actually it is nice to have all the clutter gone! That makes me happy:D

K8Y and MOS hope you're both having great weekends and will see you (and Ems and Flick) tomorrow!

mosac

10-05-2009, 16:00

I was just getting up from the computer and tripped over a box of strawberry babydust! So here it is..

:babydust2:Ems84:wizard:

:babydust2:Magick33:wizard:

This strawberry scented babydust is like a packet of Tim Tams that never runs out, so if anyone else needs some, just holler!

Kyles, please send some of that stuff my way too? I still haven't got AF back yet but maybe with some magic...

Happy Mother's Day everyone. I've had a wonderful weekend but also can't wait to get back to DH. My little brother is getting on my nerves a little too so am kind of looking forward to him flying out tonight. How awful... We go shopping and he goes on and on about "I've got to go to Cotton On" and when we ask why he says he has to get a jumper like my sister's. We all know he doesn't have ANY money in his wallet. He came with $40, spent $20 on a wallet for himself and I pushed him to spend $20 on mum yesterday. But still, he just ASSUMES someone's going to buy something for him. He's waiting for the net so keeps on watching over my shoulder...

Sam's doing wonderfully and we're all set for our meet in the morning. Can't wait!

See you then or chat later... Maybe. Bye for now.

Mum of Midgeys

10-05-2009, 16:35

Hey girls

Thought I'd pop on... DP has mates over and they're out riding the quads

K8y- glad to hear you're having such a wonderful time up the coast!

Kyles - so good to hear from you! Yay for Liam's walking! Glad everything is going well with CC and working. Bugger about the bugs though... I guess I plus side is he'll be pretty well immune to things come the time he's a school. Though that's a bit of cold comfort now :cool: I'm going to sign the SB... mainly because I'd be so curious if I didn't know who had Kiss :laughing: But either way, I'd think!

BB - Woohoo for Caseys steps :yelclap: You'll be run off your feet soon, between the two of them!

Babywes - your poor uncle. It really is a terrible disease. My stepdad's dad has it, and just has lost his words. Can't talk a sentence anymore, can't write. Still knows what he wants to say, just doesn't know the words anymore. Must be so hard. The pendant sounds just beautiful.

Kiss took another step today, then lowered herself down and chickened out again. For a kid who was so keen to crawl and stand, she's certainly been slow and steady with the walking by herself.

Sounds like everyone got very spoilt today :goodvibes: So glad to hear it! You all deserve it!

I got.... nothing. Not a card. Not a coffee this morning. Not a flower. Not a present. He goes 'I haven't gotten you anything, but you can have whatever you want...within reason'.

Well, la-de-da. I just wanted a card 'from' my baby girl :( Anyway. Sorry to bring Mother's Day down. I'm just a bit bummed... would have been nice to have felt a bit special.

He said later 'I just hadn't found anything good yet.' 'A card is good' I said. 'Flowers are good.' Then he goes 'you know I think you're a good mum' Yeah, thanks. :rolleyes: But I have my beautiful little girl, and that's presents enough I guess.

And here I am ready to have his second baby... hmmmn. Gotta hurry and and get that 'why men don't listen....' book you recommended Magick, or I may soon throttle him, haha.

Annnnnnnnnnyway. Will see some of you lovely ladies tomorrow!

Mum2J&A

10-05-2009, 17:27

Poor Ems

Your mothers day sounds similar to mine, can't say my DH is any better and he's read that book too (send me a PM if you want to borrow it, I imagine the postage is still cheaper than the book).
I asked him last night if he'd gotten me a present and he said he was going to pick some flowers when we went out today. unfortunatly it's autumn and there aren't any flowers around.

I have mentioned exactly exactly what I wanted about 3 times, (which was a finger painting by jack and a pic of him when he was done) but he didn't seem to remember that. A card or anything would have been nice.
He's now taking a nap on the lounge, so can't say i'm very impressed.

Sorry too for the winge, I'm a bit bummed too. I just thought he could have made more of an effort (It is our first mothers day after all right).

It sounds like a lot of you have had great days and gotten very nice presents. so that's awesome :) :thumbsup:

I should go and hunt something up for dinner now. It's absolutely freezing here.

Hope everyone has a great night.

smog

10-05-2009, 18:42

:flowerz:HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!:flowerz:

hope u all had a lovely day:goodvibes:
sadly i have to join the slack dhs club:o. mine was a slacker. and we fought all day. now he is gone for the week again im almost glad to see the back of him. he is just being such a 'dh' lately dunno whats up. all i wanted for mothers day was sleep. dylan is such a lousy sleeper and ive done every single night since he was born. never had a night off so if im a tired cranky ***** thats dhs problem for never helping out:p

Mum of Midgeys

10-05-2009, 19:12

Aw. They are hopeless creatures - big :hugs: Magick and SMO3. Well. Payback's a b!tch come Fathers Day, perhaps? :devil6:;) I'm sending you both a virtual box of Lindt choccies for mother's day!!

I had a chat to DP before.... he's been pretty sheepish all day, sucking up tonight making Khirra's bottles (never does this unless asked). So I just told him it was a really slack effort and I was pretty disappointed. He knows I like the "g @ y" stuff as he calls it :rolleyes:

In his defence, he is like that with presents - will wait until he finds something he thinks the person will lik, regardless of whether it's on time or not.

But regardless, bad form. A card isn't one for a brain surgeon to work out. I don't think he'll miss next Mother's Day. Lord help him if he does :p

flick82

10-05-2009, 19:37

:sunshine:HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!:sunshine:

I had a great day. I got a pair of shoes, a dressing gown, hand cream and drawings from the kids. We had morning tea wth my family, lunch with DF's mum and dinner with DF's step mum. It was nice but tiring, Kara didnt sleep all day. Halie ended up staying with my mum for a sleep over so it was pretty easy for me. We were going to go out to brekkie but didnt have time so i got a coffee in bed, but I stil had to get up to the girls, not sure DF's logic in that lol.

:smiliedance: for the babies taking their first steps.

I know its a few days late but happybirthdayChais. Cant believe how fast the year has flowen. Seems like esterday they were born.

One of my good friends gave birth friday morning to another baby boy. This one was a suprise and he came 2wks early. so excited, makes me want another NOW :laughing:.

Been having delima what would you ladies do: Halie's uncle (her dad's brother) was 14 when she was born. Heard from him the other day and he is now 18 and asked if he could see her and get to know her. The only prob is that it would be behind his family's back (im the b**** who got pregnant for his money according to his parents). Do I let them have a relationship or just let it go?? DF said if her dad doesnt want to see her why should his family but I think he wasnt old enough to make a decision back then so better late than never, it would be different if he was an adult but he was just a kid back then. I just dont know.

Well now im just rambling now, im a bit tired. Night all.

bonbon

10-05-2009, 23:31

Hey girls!
Man what a busy weekend! Havent had time to post! Had the MIL's 50th on sat nite - had the most amazing dinner, all paid for which was even better! The food kept coming all nite. And the best thing is that Maddie was brilliant. Normally she is horrid when we take her out to dinner cos she wants to go to sleep but wont when she is out cos she is a sticky beak haha. But she played and danced and ate bread till 11pm!! Fell asleep in the car which is also awesome cos she normally screams when she is overtired.
Today she woke at 7am so I went in and fed her and when I came out, DH had breakfast all set up - poached eggs, cuppacino and then pancakes and strawberries. He had also popped out while I was feeding Maddie and had bought a huge bouquet of flowers and balloon. Then he washed up all the dishes, has changed ALL Maddies nappies, did an IGA run for last minute things,then my brother and parents came over for a bbq lunch and then we went and had dinner at his parents house,where Maddie was amazing again! She sat and ripped apart a serviette for about 20 mins lol.
So I had a great day. Oh and I also got 2 pairs of boots - one black pair and one brown pair. I LOVE them. And a new tunic dress. When I went out last nite and tonite I felt the best I had felt in ages. New hair cut and colour too and I am feeling like a new woman

You girls whos DH's did nothing for mothers day, they need a serious kick up the back side. Like seriously, a card and a cup of coffee in bed or something like that is not hard. And I cant remember who said it, but yes fathers day is coming up later on and yes life is a biatch! Give them stuff all. And especially those of you who are the only one who gets up to bubs at nite, at least an extra hour in the morning to sleep wouldnt of killed him. Man i would of been so dirty on my DH if he did nothing.

Will try and catch up more personals tomorrow, sooo tired and I need some sleep
Nite xx

c38

10-05-2009, 23:55

Hi All

Ems.. I didn;t get anything either:laughing: I ended up ging and getting Maccas breakfast this moring and giving G miniweets and saltanas, an toast for breakfast, as he eats them all pretty tidily...just so I could sit and eat mine in peace.. Though he ended up eating on of my hotcakes too.:rolleyes:

He surprised me yesterday. I usually load the spoon for him and he puts it in his mouth. Yeasterday he grabbed it and put it in the bowl and ate about 4 mouthfuls before tiring of the experience and dipping both hand in then putting his face in... But I'm excited that self spoon feeding is looming:smiliedance:
He also did some other exciting things this weekend...see links:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59461&id=586022526&saved#/video/video.php?v=94214532526

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59461&id=586022526&saved#/video/video.php?v=94208192526&ref=nf

Had a cr*p night lastnight..woke at 1 and wouldnt settle until about 4.. maybe it's something in the Tassie air BB. Hes woken but self settled about 10minutes ago..so i thiiknits safe to go to bed now. Story of my life, the nights he sleeps well I dont seem to be able to sleep...

SMO3 I think it's time you reminded your DH who your step dad is....:laughing::laughing: (sorry but that was the funniest "Meet the parents story" )

sory no other personals.. suddenly got the head nods now...
night....:wave:

babywez

11-05-2009, 04:13

Good morning! I have been up since about 3:50 am :sleeping: I'm hoping in another hour or so he'll be ready to go back to sleep for a little bit, or I am going to be a ZOMBIE at the Brissie meet today!

BonBon, your MD sounds great! Breakfast, flowers, balloons, :thumbsup:.

:hugs: to all the mums who didn't get the spoiling they deserve. WTF? I am sure you all made your DH and DP's first father's day last year special. I feel like a broken record, but MEN ARE SO STUPID! :hair:

Flick, re: Halie's uncle, my 2c worth is maybe invite him 'round to spend time with her. Just wondering, what is your concern about it? I think if he's at your house getting to know her then maybe you'll feel better about it and you can see if he is really genuine. I know my DH and his brothers LOVE their nieces, and maybe he just wants to be a good uncle? At least he has shown an interest, my sister STILL has not even acknowledged Nicklas, as we haven't spoken for 13 months now. But that's a whole other story! I think its great that he's taking an interest.

Well, DH's alarm should be going off soon. I might pass Nicklas off to him and try to get some more sleep. Maybe by the time he's ready to go to work, Nicklas will be ready for another nap!

oconky

11-05-2009, 08:08

hi all

Happy Belated Mother's Day, sounds like most of you had a good day.

Sorry to hear some of you did not get spoilt as you should have MEN!!!!!!!

yay for Liam and Casey taking steps very exciting.

welcome back Kyles- glad work is OK, IKWYM about appreciating the bubs more with working.

well my weekend was busy friends over, 30th dinners in which Daniel Johns and Gemma Ward were at the same restaurant!!!! but that was a quick dinner as Pip was with me.

yesterday was soccer and it was wet so wasn't the best we won but I played pretty crappy and just was annoyed yesterday don't really know why?? had lunch with mum, dad and my brother afterwards which was nice. Pip was showing off as usual.

anyway out to lunch for a friends birthday today and all I want is a day at home..oh well.

have a good day all and GL c38 with the countdown to work.

BeautifulBoys

11-05-2009, 11:59

For those who got nothing on Mothers Day :hugs:thats TERRIBLE.......:thumbsdown: DH goes out of his way to make Mothers Days/Birthdays etc Special.....
I felt like crying:( when you all said you didnt get anything....ems84,Magic,SMO3......how Bl00dy sads that,for two of you its your first mothers day & SMO3 you deserve a sleep in AT LEAST!!!!!!

C38 somethings in the air alright......:rolleyes:
Its hard when your a single mum theirs know one to let you have a sleep in :no: get you breakfast in bed......I bet Mr G gave you some nice cuddles:goodvibes:

Daisy Boo

11-05-2009, 12:16

Daisy Boo I hope next week goes better for you
can't believe its only another 10 days until I go back to work.

so far so good. But Mondays are easy as mum comes and picks them up and takes them home with her. My challenge is Tuesdays and Wednesdays when I have to drop them off @ Family Day care.

It's funny once you start doing the countdown for work you realize how many things you actually need to do.

Been having delima what would you ladies do: Halie's uncle (her dad's brother) was 14 when she was born. Heard from him the other day and he is now 18 and asked if he could see her and get to know her. The only prob is that it would be behind his family's back (im the b**** who got pregnant for his money according to his parents). Do I let them have a relationship or just let it go?? DF said if her dad doesnt want to see her why should his family but I think he wasnt old enough to make a decision back then so better late than never, it would be different if he was an adult but he was just a kid back then. I just dont know.

Well now im just rambling now, im a bit tired. Night all.

Do you have any concerns about him personally? Does he have a good character? Do you trust him around your child? If so then I would allow them to have a relationship. One day she will want to meet her family anyway.

Michael seems to be on the mend. But still no teeth. I wonder how long the symptons last before the teeth break through?

I'm on antibiotics. My wisdom tooth is coming through and my gum is inflamed. I can't open my mouth to eat or talk. Bloody dentist I only saw him in January and he didn't want to touch it then.

k8y

11-05-2009, 12:19

Sadly I have to jump on the DH bashing bandwagon as I got nothing for mothers day either :gloomy:
Granted we really couldn't afford pressies as we went away up to Maroochydore anyway, so I guess if we hadn't done that DP would have put in more effort. However, a card would have been nice. I rang mum in the arvo and cried. MEN :hair:
At least we had a fab weekend and DP took us out to the markets and swimming and out to dinner so it's hard to feel too mad at him about it. He got me my favourite pizza for dinner from the italian place up the road, and caramel mudcake for dessert and bought me a bottle of wine and a dvd. Although we both slept through most of it as both so buggered :laughing: He also bought Sums a personalised CD at the markets and a lovely butterfly to hang in her room.
Also Sums made me a mothers day card at CC on Thursday so at least I have that.

Well todays meet went well. Got some pics so will have to load those later but for now I have to get ready for stupid uni. Did anyone hear about that girl who got attacked on a uni pathway about a week ago with a man with a gun at around 9pm? well, that is my uni. Looking forward to travelling the pathways at 10pm tonight :rolleyes: perhaps might just go to tutes and leave there at 5pm....

How lovely for all those who did get spoilt on Mothers day.

Sorry for lack of personals but I feel a bit out of the loop. Now am home, and MOS home tonight, so we'll keep the thread buzzing again :thumbsup:

Mrs Molly Coddle

11-05-2009, 12:26

Thank you ladies!

We're just back from getting his needles. It's 3 at 12 months, so he's not a happy camper!

He had his final paed check up today & he's really happy with how he's going.

He was born at 33 weeks
weight - 2.435kgs
length - 48.5cms
head - 32.5cms

and now at 1
weight -9.06kgs
length - 76cms
head - 47.5cms

Thank you SMO3 for his pressy, he loved it! I'll take a photo later when he's a bit happier.

Here's a photo from yesterday.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk174/kotakai_chais/Chais-1.jpg

That is a great photo! I can't believe it - the first one to officially turn 1!! Poor tyke with the jabs though! Not looking forward to that myself!

We had our second counselling session this afternoon. I think we're going to be alright...counselling is good, but not sure how much more of it I can take. Just tend to dwell on things it seems like. I want to know how to forget it and move forward.

First step is less time for both of us on the computer and more time together. And on that note, better go! :wave:

Happy birthday to Chais! Sorry I missed it Kotakai. That is such abeautiful picture of him :) What a cutie!

babywez - i think you have to go through all the cr@p before you can start fixing things so the counsellor can understand the context and the situation better. plus it's all part of the 'healing' process. Accepting what has happened and then moving on, or something. *hugs* I'm glad it's going well. Hang in there!

Don't hvae time for personals i'm sorry my loves. Mother's Day was nice. I got roses delivered (and i gushed appropriately) but the best of all.. dum dum dumm.. I got a PUPPY! Like.. an actual live puppy that I have wanted for YEAAAARS! i let Mo name her and he called her Daisy. Uploading some pics and vids now although they are taking a while.

Settlement has been moved til friday so we'll be moving in this weekend coming I think. Having fun trying to occupy the dog and baby in the grannie flat, I can tell you! But she's quite good. Follows close so i know i won't lose her. She's a real lap dog. A ****zu x bichon frise. So cuuuute.

Okay i'm going to grab some lunch while I have a chance x

Mrs Molly Coddle

11-05-2009, 12:30

haha I amused that the breed of my dog is a swear word. sh!tzu x bichon frise.

stg

11-05-2009, 13:25

i have two purebread Bichons. They are amazing with kids. So tollerant and they adore Charlotte and her tail pulling, ear bashing way and just come back for more.

Sorry Ive been away for a few days. Bit hectic Im back from mums. I havent back read posts but I will try to do that sarvo.

SO SORRY ABOUT THE MEET I COMPLETELY FORGOT BUT WHATS WORSE IS I WAS TRAVELLING THROUGH CITY LIKE AT 10AM! HOW COULD I FORGET!?!?! IM SO DEVO!

But anyways. MOthers day was uneventful. I didnt get anything an nothing special done for me, as charlottes a baby an I got no partner! But I was mindful of how lucky I am and had a special day with Charli.

k8y

11-05-2009, 14:11

babywez

11-05-2009, 15:25

:wave::wave:

K8Y and Ems it was great to see you and your gorgeous girls again today, and MOS lovely to meet you and cutie pie Sam! I hope the flight home went well!

I, too, have added some pics and tried to make it only visible to BHers. Not sure I did it right though, and think I missed a couple of people. Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81394&id=558738387&l=0085f83695

We had a much better ride home this time than last time! He slept the whole way up AND the whole way back! Was great!

Mum came to visit this arvo. She's changing back to her maiden name (after only about 18 years of separation/divroce!) and says she needs to do it to "put the past behind her". God I don't know what she's been holding on to for so long, but it makes me sad and I hope it helps her "get over it" as she put it. :confused:

BeautifulBoys

11-05-2009, 15:50

Babywez,my Mum changed back to her maiden name pretty quickly(i think) after her & Dad split(they split up 24yrs ago approx).....18yrs is a long time,but its good for your Mum that she feels its to move forward:goodvibes:

K8y :hugs: BE CAREFUL at uni tonight.....yes a card would have been nice K8y,but im glad your DP made some effort.....You deserve it!
I wish i could come to one of the meet ups :hissy:

Have a safe flight MOS :wave:

Must dash Casey is about to have dinner

BeautifulBoys

11-05-2009, 15:52

For those who have meet you must ALL feel so much closer now....not just internet friends..ifykwim...:D

I think we should plan a BH get together.....better win lotto :yes:

BeautifulBoys

11-05-2009, 15:53

:wizard: ....MOS Hope AF returns soon....once Sam weans even more it will return hun...:hugs:

k8y

11-05-2009, 16:27

BB I didn't go to uni tonight after all :oToo tired, so DP is looking after Summer while I catch up on some work instead :thumbsup:
I did tell DP that I had a lovely weekend and was spoilt enough (though just a card would have been nice). He says he feels a bit bad so thats good hahah.... Anyway, I fleeced him of some more money this morning to pay for my parking and coffee!

babywez, strange for the name change now but is good to see she is moving on! Perhaps she has met someone? or is she with someone else :confused: Thats awesome little Nicklas slept so well!
Did you see the video? because it was a movie I wasn't sure if you were all comfortable with my friends on FB seeing it so I just set it for us 4 (and DP) to be able to see it, but I can change it so others can see it, but I'll wait to see what you all think first.

BB we would have loved you being there too. Perhaps a Brissie holiday might be on the cards? lol...

babywez congrats on getting a photo of the two biggest BH blabbermouths together :laughing:

Mrs Molly Coddle

11-05-2009, 17:31

lambykins your new puppy sounds adorable and I love the name, but have I missed something? I thought you were getting Roxy :confused:

stg :doh: we missed you!

I just uploaded a couple of photos from this morning. I also uploaded a video, but only for MOS, ems and babywez set to see as its just our little bubs on the ground, getting dirty lol..

Oh! yes I meant to say. We will still take Roxy of course :) We just have our 'forever' puppy before we get our foster puppy! It'll be good actually because we can see how they mesh beforehand. She is fine with Mum and Dad's 4 dogs - various sexes and breeds. She is so tiny that I can't imagine Roxy would find her threatening or scary. She just kind of hides from the other dogs, might have a sniff if she is feeling brave., They're not bothered by her at all. Fingers crossed the same goes for Roxy!

BeautifulBoys

11-05-2009, 18:54

One place I keep telling DH I want to go to is Brisbane :thumbsup:
How far apart do you all live?

Im not sure of all of the names you mention & how far out of Brissy they are etc...:D

BeautifulBoys

11-05-2009, 18:55

Oh! yes I meant to say. We will still take Roxy of course We just have our 'forever' puppy before we get our foster puppy! It'll be good actually because we can see how they mesh beforehand. She is fine with Mum and Dad's 4 dogs - various sexes and breeds. She is so tiny that I can't imagine Roxy would find her threatening or scary. She just kind of hides from the other dogs, might have a sniff if she is feeling brave., They're not bothered by her at all. Fingers crossed the same goes for Roxy!

Yippee a new puppy :D I think thats wonderful how you are having Roxy...how long for?

Kyles72

11-05-2009, 19:21

Hi everyone!

First of all, :babydust2: for MOS, but I cant help you find your AF. Maybe it ran off with mine? Not that Im looking forward to it returning, but its taken my libido (still!) too and THAT I miss!:laughing:

DaisyBoo ouchies for your gum and wisdom tooth! I read that and my teeth started to tingle too!

Sorry to hear that some of you had cr@p mothers day's :thumbsdown:. I actually bought myself a jumper as one of the presents from Liam, but he (or is that DH?) is shouting me a haircut. Not very sexy, but what I desperately want and need!

Glad to hear the Bris meet went well. Will check out the pics on FB next. Got me thinking I would love to meet you guys too! Have met Mybabyq and C&Lmummy, do they still come here?

Well, had a rough night here last night. Liam woke at around 1.30am and wouldnt go back to sleep. Tried to booby feed him, but they are drying up, he was happy to comfort suck but after 30 minutes when I tried to put him back down he screamed the house down. DH wound up resettling him as I needed my beauty sleep for work.

Am rambling, as we do, so will go and look at your pics on fb now. Wishing all Mums and bubs a peaceful night's sleep. Take care all:flowerz:

babywez

11-05-2009, 19:23

Well at least your DP feels a bit bad about it K8Y. Probably in his eyes he saw the whole weekend away as a treat for you and obviously thought that was "enough".

I'm ok with the video being for all friends. I will probably add the pic of Nicklas hugging/kissing Khirra so everyone can see. Although, I think I have 2 pics of him doing that to other girls, too. I don't want to give him a reputation :laughing:

A big Brissie meet would be great! Must go buy a lottery ticket this week. If we win big, I'll buy everyone's plane tix :yes:

BB, I am on the Gold Coast, about an hour south of South Bank. I think K8Y and Ems are both about 20 minutes away (?) It is fun to get together and put faces to names :thumbsup: And its fun to watch the kids interract, too. Much more excitement this time than last time as they've grown so much and are so much more mobile! Just wait until they're running. We might have to meet in the Botanical Gardens away from all that water!

stg

11-05-2009, 19:49

Im.. an hour or so from Brissy

bonbon

11-05-2009, 21:50

A big Brissie meet would be great! Must go buy a lottery ticket this week. If we win big, I'll buy everyone's plane tix :yes:

Will hold you to that! I am ALLLLL the way over in the deserted PERTH!! I would so love to meet you all, would be awesome!

Pretty uneventful here today, just tidied up the house and stuff after a busy weekend. At work at the moment but Im so tired.

K8y looks like you had a great time, was just looking at the pics of fb, you are stunning girl!! And I think SUmmer looks just like you! And yes, a card wouldnt of hurt.

Just a random question, what kind of foods do you give bubs for lunch and dinner. Maddie was real good eating and now is spitting out everything i give her! She has lived on pureed apples and a bit of bread for the last few days. She was eating mashed veges, and meat and veg stews and rice and even spaghetti and grated cheese etc, but I dont know if its a phase or what but its driving me insane. Tonight she ate some pureed chick and veg but that was the first decent thing she has eaten lately, and I thought she was over the purees and preferred lumpy finger type food but I really dont know now? She used to love mashed pumpkin but spat that out last nite.Its weird?? What could it be? And is there any good websites in regards to foods and stuff.
Also for those breastfeeding, how many milk feeds should they be having at this age? Maddie is still roughly 4 or so hourly, so i thought maybe she is having such good milk feeds she is spitting out cos she actually isnt hungry?
Man just when you think you have it sorted and they are going well they change!

What r u all doing for bubs 1st bdays? I wanna have a party (any excuse for a party!!) but do you play games or what? Cos alot of my friends that are coming have kids that are about 3 - 7 years of age, not really maddies age. hmmmm any ideass??
Of to check out recipes for fussy eaters!

Mum of Midgeys

12-05-2009, 07:48

Morning girls,

Was great to see K8y and Babywes again yesterday, and meet MOS!! And of course the gorgeous Sums, Nick and Sam :goodvibes: Pity you missed out Stg! Next time we'll have to make sure all mobile no's are handed out maybe.

Hope it was a good trip home MOS - must have been great to see your DH again. If only the inlaws had of packed up and gone on a 3month cruise or something, haha.

K8y - good idea skipping uni, I reckon. Seriously, I'd be investing in some capsicum spray or something after that story.

Babywes glad Nick slept! Makes for a much nicer cartrip. Did he like the train this time?

Love the pics... I don't mind the video being shared, but oh my gawd, I sound like my sister. lol...it was almost like I was listening to her.... rediculous :rolleyes:

Endep up dropping in to see my sis at work actually (ended up she had underground parking at the complex she worked at, K8y, so not too bad) then had lunch with her... seeing that pigeon sat in my muffin at Southbank. $4.50 well spent there. Then last night my bestie came round and we actually got some scrapbooking done over a glass of wine. So that was good.

BB - You should definately come to Brisbane :D We're all pretty spaced out, like the girls have said, Stg at Sunny Coast (as is Tiggles), I'm nearly at Caboolture, which is very north Brisbane, and K8y's at the other end in very south brisbane, lol, then Babywes all the way down the Gold Coast... so we're spaced about 2-3 hours apart in total really... so the city is about as central as we can get.

Lambkin - awww a puppy! I want a puppy.

Bonbon - Khirra's like that with food too. Never know if she'll eat tonight what she loved last night. I think it's just toddlers. She wouldn't eat her stew last night, so I ended up steaming some peas and corn and just putting them on a tablecloth on the floor (on a plate, haha) and letting her help herself. She ended up eating, so whatever works I guess :rolleyes: I have a few older kids for Khirra's party, so am just having it at a park so they can entertain themselves... her party is at the end of May though, so not quite as cold as it might be for others, when it comes to having it outdoors...

Kyles - Haircut sounds like a great present! Know I need one.

Well, Khirra woke at about 11pm last night just screaming hysterically. She was completely inconsolable for like 20mins. I was starting to get worried, if she had of kept it up, I think I would have driven her to emergency. I have no idea what was wrong. Think maybe a night terror :confused: She was wincing and whimpering a bit as she was falling asleep, poor bubba, and I thought I'd soothed her, but maybe not. She just sounded so frantic, it was awful :no: Anyway, I ended up setting up a mattress in her room and stayed with her for the rest of the night. She slept pretty soundly though, after that, and woke up happy this morning, so still don't know?

Anyway. Have rambled enough!

babywez

12-05-2009, 07:59

Aww poor Kiss :confused: I have wondered about night terrors for Nicklas, too. Only because there have been times that he's been asleep in my arms and his eyes fly wide open and he looks like he's seen a ghost. He actually slept 7 pm - 5 am last night. I think I got 7 hours of completely uninterrupted sleep...first time since he was a couple of months old and fluked a sleep-thru!

BonBon, Nicklas usually has mashed veggies or spag bol, or some porridge if he didn't have that for breakfast, or sometimes just yoghurt and crackers with vegemite or something. I find it hard to give him a lot of variety, as I am not a huge cook, so he gets something from a jar or something that we had last night that I chopped up and froze for him.

I have a Q for you bonbon, you said you bought the shoe biz on ebay? How did you know it was legit. I'm looking on there now, but some of them seem too good to be real. Like $100 for an online biz w/ 4 income streams that makes "thousands"?

tiggles

12-05-2009, 08:31

Hi All

Dont seem to get on herre much at the moment, so catching up on everyones' news is difficult.

For those of you that had a crappy Mothers' Day Im so sorry.

Now personals, what I can remember, lol

Firstly, Happy Belated Birthday Chais!!!!

Flick, Re Hailie's Uncle, I too would tread softly and invite him to your place and supervise the visit, nd try to find out exactly what is motives are?

Daisy, sorry about the wisdom tooth, is it getting bettter?

Lambkin - a new puppy!!!! Im so jealous! Love dogs.

Babywez, I too have looked on ebay at online businesses, they all look a bit dodgy, so Bonbon can yu share some wisdom re how you chose your business???

Not much to report here, work is as quite as....Im so over it, but lucky to be employed.

I really want to do a course but have no idea what I want to do, bit sad isnt it?? Dont even know whats on offer at Tafe or Uni up here, or how much it costs.

Miss C is cutting four teeth ATM, just a runny nose, so we are very lucky. I weighed her last week, she is only 7.4kgs, such a little thing, but eats well.

Well best get back to work.

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 08:47

Hey everyone.....:wave:

I woke up @ about 3am last night,expecting to get up to Casey....he only stirred :rolleyes: Don't ya hate that....So then I couldnt get back to sleep.....:(
Jake then woke me up at 5am....Not happy
So I was very snappy & cranky at both DS1 & DH I did say sorry to DH he understands(or at least trys too) I then got up @ 6.30 & gave Casey a bottle,he went down for his morning nap @ 8.30am he is still asleep.

Have Mothers Group today,so made some Ginger Crunch to take & brought some picklets yesterday so I'll take them aswell.

Maddie...Casey has gone through a stage like that,eat lunch & dinner but not breakfast he has started eating breakfast again,so im sure its just a stage....Last night Casey had lasagna,mince & Pumpkin inside) he loved it!
Tonight he will have Rice with Devilled sausages I offer him what we eat now as he is such a good eater....

Tiggles...it's great to hear from you:goodvibes:....Casey is a whopper think hes over 12kgs now.....Jake is only 15kgs :laughing:

ems84.....awwwwwww poor things,frightening I remember Jacob doing that I think,they scream blue murder.... yes night terror perhapes :hugs:

k8y

12-05-2009, 09:18

BB it's so hard to get back to sleep isn't it :hugs: Casey is a big boy, am sure he's just packing on all the energy because he's going to be an active little munchkin! Nice that your DH understands.
BB yes we are a fair bit spaced out here in Brisbane (as in location, not brain fried lol) so Southbank is usually the most central place and it's nicer then the city with easier parking though it's right across the river from the city. We would love you to visit us!

ems Sums too woke up about 11pm a week ago, just screaming and wouldn't calm down. After about 20mins she calmed down, but it was like a nightmare she couldn't shake or something? We considered (well I considered) taking her to emergency too, was quite panicked.
Hahaha nice to hear you got a decent lunch after the pigeon nested in your muffin. I didn't even see it happen :o

Tiggles yes Miss C is a little thing isn't she! A petite little girl. I think Sums is slender, but she's tall enough so not quite so petite there. I think Sums is almost 9kg now? Haven't weighed her in a bit.....

Are you looking for your own business babywez? I never knew you could buy them on ebay! but yes, what you have described sounds a bit dodge....

bonbon thanks for the pic comments. We had a great time. I think that I can be photogenic most of the time and I don't think I look as great in real life lol.
Re foods, Sums isn't really into sandwiches much, though I try. She has cheese and vegies for lunch and at night some sort of meat or fish with more vegies. Sometimes a yoghurt in between and she has her fruit with her breakfast, though I think she needs to have some toast, but she's a bit slow. She hasn't gone off any foods yet though so I'm not sure what the problem may be for you? Might be just a little phase? Maybe try some different foods?

MOS hope you had a lovely homecoming. Your DH must have missed you both!

Kyles whereabouts are you?? :hugs: for your rough night. It must be so much harder when you have to get up and go to work.... how many days are you doing?

Alright, well I have an assignment to work on today so best get to it. I want to do it as quick as possible as I bought a gossip magazine this morning so I could enjoy a bit of a read and a cuppa this arvo before I pick up the munchkin from CC so heres hoping I get it done quickly :fingerscrossed:

Kyles72

12-05-2009, 09:43

Morning all!

Just a random question, what kind of foods do you give bubs for lunch and dinner.

Also for those breastfeeding, how many milk feeds should they be having at this age?

What r u all doing for bubs 1st bdays? quote]

Lunch is usually a Heinz jar of something with some farex mixed with formula to thicken it up, or sometimes soup with grated cheese and baby pasta - Liam refuses to eat bread or toast. Dinner is usually vegies unintentionally pureed (my stupid blender seems to puree everything regardless of the setting!) with a sachet of the Heinz stir through sauces for babies. There's usually a yoghurt and fruit or custard and fruit for dessert.

Re: breastfeeding - Im almost empty so try and save it for overnight wakenings, and Liam has roughly 400 ml of formula throughout the day.

Re: 1st birthday - probably just family over for lunch. Liam's the youngest by 16 years, so no kids here!

Ems and Babywez - hugs for Khirra and Nick regarding the night terrors!:hugs:Poor things, and its just as scary when you dont know what's wrong with them isnt it?

Lambkin - you are so lucky getting a puppy! Even if it is a swear word:laughing:! Would love a dog but our back yard just isnt big enough.

Babywez - yay for Nick's big sleep and yay for you getting an unbroken sleep!:yelclap:Bet you feel like a million dollars now!

BB - yes it's annoying waking up in the middle of the night and waiting for bubs to wake up....and then they don't. And yes, I find it hard to get back to sleep then, too, because one ear is open.

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Kyles whereabouts are you?? :hugs: for your rough night. It must be so much harder when you have to get up and go to work.... how many days are you doing?

Im in sunny (?) Ballarat in Victoria. I swear Liam knows which days we have to get up for work as he doesnt seem to play up when Ive got the day off! Im doing 3 days atm Mon, Thurs, Fri.

Not much planned for today. Might do a bit of browsing around the shops, I have some gift vouchers that need spending, but there's nothing I really want. That's always the way isn't it? And when you're stone broke you see HEAPS of things that you need.

Have a great day all. Take care:flowerz:

mosac

12-05-2009, 10:05

I hope you get to that mag k8y!

Been having delima what would you ladies do: Halie's uncle (her dad's brother) was 14 when she was born. Heard from him the other day and he is now 18 and asked if he could see her and get to know her. The only prob is that it would be behind his family's back (im the b**** who got pregnant for his money according to his parents). Do I let them have a relationship or just let it go?? DF said if her dad doesnt want to see her why should his family but I think he wasnt old enough to make a decision back then so better late than never, it would be different if he was an adult but he was just a kid back then. I just dont know.

Well now im just rambling now, im a bit tired. Night all.

I think that he deserves a medal for making the effort and going against his family. On the other hand I think you should keep your guard up (which you would do anyway by the sound of it) and make sure you're around when he meets her. Try to find out his motivation for it. Has he had a massive argument with his brother/her father maybe? Could this be a way of him rebelling against his family and causing issues? Maybe tell him you're happy for him to form a relationship with your DD but let him know you're not wanting any trouble at all from this and don't want to be dragged into anything. Best of luck. I'm sure you'll do what's best for your DD in the end. You're right though - it wasn't his fault he didn't want anything to do with her at the age of 14 with his family feeding him all sorts of cr@p about you.

Well todays meet went well. Got some pics so will have to load those later but for now I have to get ready for stupid uni. Did anyone hear about that girl who got attacked on a uni pathway about a week ago with a man with a gun at around 9pm? well, that is my uni. Looking forward to travelling the pathways at 10pm tonight perhaps might just go to tutes and leave there at 5pm....

k8y, it's good you didn't go in the end. How scary...

Did you guys hear about the stabbing at The Pitt in Alex Hills? My sister goes there almost every Friday night (yes I know... :rolleyes:). Anyway that particular night she DIDN'T go but her bestie is a nurse and was there. They didn't know any of these people though but her (nurse) bestie was standing there one minute and the next she had a man laying on the floor at her feet bleeding from a stab wound. She got down and applied pressure while security stood around not knowing what to do. She was pretty shaken up about it. They had the place closed for 4 days afterwards. My sister said there must have been SOOO many people with knives in that place because after it happened heaps of them went into the toilets and tried to flush their knives, scared they'd get busted with them. Sounds like a dodge place to be if you ask me...

I, too, have added some pics and tried to make it only visible to BHers. Not sure I did it right though, and think I missed a couple of people. Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81394&id=558738387&l=0085f8369

I don't mind who sees what. I don't like nudie shots of him all over the net but as far as I recall, Sam didn't manage to get his little sausage out! :laughing:

:wizard: ....MOS Hope AF returns soon....once Sam weans even more it will return hun..

Thanks sweetie... Me too. I actually got fitted for a bra in a shop at DFO yesterday. The woman told me I was around a 10D... so on it went and I laughed out loud. They spilled out over the top of it. I still think I'm a DD but they've definitely gone down a lot. There's more SKIN now but less UNDER the skin IYKWIM?!

Did you see the video? because it was a movie I wasn't sure if you were all comfortable with my friends on FB seeing it so I just set it for us 4 (and DP) to be able to see it, but I can change it so others can see it, but I'll wait to see what you all think first.

I don't mind.

Oh! yes I meant to say. We will still take Roxy of course :) We just have our 'forever' puppy before we get our foster puppy! It'll be good actually because we can see how they mesh beforehand. She is fine with Mum and Dad's 4 dogs - various sexes and breeds. She is so tiny that I can't imagine Roxy would find her threatening or scary. She just kind of hides from the other dogs, might have a sniff if she is feeling brave., They're not bothered by her at all. Fingers crossed the same goes for Roxy!

Lambkin, congrats on your puppy and how awesome of your DH. I think he takes the cake for the best Mother's Day pressie of them all. Although Bonbon's DH comes close. I think it's a great idea to get the puppy first too because I think Roxy's going to be bigger in size for a while but Daisy will also have a little bit of an advantage because Roxy will be coming onto HER territory IYKWIM? So maybe that will even things out a little bit. I've been told that dogs often just have to sort out the pecking order for themselves first and from then on, they kind of sort out who's "top dog", etc. Roxy used to love my mum's dogs. One was a Sh!tzu x Maltese and the other was a Sh!tzu x King Charles Cavalier. The dog up the road from us in Noosa (Molly) was a Sh!txu x-something and they used to hang out too. :thumbsup: They used to play rough though, but the other dogs were all rougher than my little Rox...

Just a random question, what kind of foods do you give bubs for lunch and dinner. Maddie was real good eating and now is spitting out everything i give her! She has lived on pureed apples and a bit of bread for the last few days. She was eating mashed veges, and meat and veg stews and rice and even spaghetti and grated cheese etc, but I dont know if its a phase or what but its driving me insane. Tonight she ate some pureed chick and veg but that was the first decent thing she has eaten lately, and I thought she was over the purees and preferred lumpy finger type food but I really dont know now? She used to love mashed pumpkin but spat that out last nite.Its weird?? What could it be? And is there any good websites in regards to foods and stuff.
Also for those breastfeeding, how many milk feeds should they be having at this age? Maddie is still roughly 4 or so hourly, so i thought maybe she is having such good milk feeds she is spitting out cos she actually isnt hungry?
Man just when you think you have it sorted and they are going well they change!

What r u all doing for bubs 1st bdays? I wanna have a party (any excuse for a party!!) but do you play games or what? Cos alot of my friends that are coming have kids that are about 3 - 7 years of age, not really maddies age. hmmmm any ideass??
Of to check out recipes for fussy eaters!

I think we've all done the same noseying around Ebay since you bought your online business Bonbon - too funny! We've all seen the same ads promising income streams, etc, etc. I too am curious... but just to be nosey. I want to start something up but I just can't come up with any good ideas... or maybe I'm just un-motivated. :o

About the food thing, I give Sam snacks in the arvo like some fruit toast cut into fingers, he loves the mini rice cakes as they go nice and soggy and he just swallows them. Pieces of fruit. For dinner he still has purees but has been pushing the spoon away more and more lately. I have to give him a spare spoon to hold and that helps a fair bit. Like C38 said Gabe was doing, I think Sam's trying to feed himself because the few times he's managed to get the spoon he puts it in his mouth. Maybe I should let him try to feed himself... I dunno. He just smears things so I kind of cringe at having to clean it up.

About the BF, Sam has boobie very eary morning (around 5am), then about 7:30 and not again until around 4pm. Then just before bedtime around 8pm. Not sure if that's enough but I'm going to try dropping the 7:30 feed and moving his brekky forward and will try a bit of cow's milk with some of that Weet Bix for Kids. I bought some this morning. I bought rolled oats last week but I'm having trouble getting him to eat them so thought I'd give the Weet Bix a go.

Well it was wonderful meeting you guys yesterday and your beautiful bubs of course. Sam was fine all day yesterday and when our plane was about to take off, he was due for his arvo BF so I popped him onto the boob (discreetly) and he slept the whole trip home. So he's now been on a plane twice but won't even know it sine he slept the WHOLE time BOTH times! Yay! I must say though, the Jetstar service was nowhere near as good as the Qantas service was going up there.

My trip up there was re-scheduled so instead of flying up there with Jetstar, that flight was cancelled and they moved me to the Qantas one half an hour later. I got coffee, a bottle of water, cookies, Sam got a toy, we boarded first because I had Sam with me. The flight attendant for me a cushion for my arm. It was great. Coming back, I went to the front of the queue when it was time to board with a very whingy (feed time) baby only to be told they weren't boarding my row yet. I felt so embarrassed I was turned away but I really didn't hear the announcement and assumed I'd get to board first as I had with Qantas. But nooooooo... So I was grumpy from that.

Also, Sam was fine again until last night. He went to sleep at the normal time and woke at his normal wake-up-and-whinge tme (midnight) and then would not settle all night. He'd sleep but would cry whenever he rolled over which was about every 20 mins or so. It was cold and I was naked (yes DH got lucky last night) so I never woke up enough to get up, get dressed, and get the Panadol. I had him dosed up for the meet yesterday because I wasn't sure how he'd be for the flight. He seemed hot during the night but I've lost his thermometer so I couldn't check his temp. Not sure what the thermometer would have done anyway as it's never accurate anyway so what's the point?!

I'm not sure what's going on but he's fine during the days but has a temp at night and cries most of the night as if in pain... no other symptoms. Other than TWO runny teething-type poos yesterday and the day before. No teeth coming through or swollen gums or anything...

We went through Brissy airport at the time the lady with swine flu came through... lol.

Glad you had a good trip home with Nick babywez.

Must also report to those who haven't met Ems, Babywez and k8y, NONE OF THEM have any weight to lose and look wonderful so ignor their whinges that they have to lose weight.

OK second poop for the morning happening on my lap as I type so must get going now. YUCK!

mosac

12-05-2009, 10:28

I must add it was wonderful to see DH again at the airport. We had the biggest hugs and Sam squealed with delight when he saw him. DH took Sam off to get me a coffee while I waited for the luggage to come out. I caught some people in the airport smiling at us as we hugged and kissed (we made a Sam-wich!:laughing:) which was nice. It was like we were the happy couple and people were watching, thinking we hadn't seen each other in months! :rolleyes:

Sam's new word is "Goggen" - not sure what it means but maybe "gone" since that's what I say when he's eaten all of his food or when I take something off him. That was my brother's first word too as he was always getting into things and mum would take them away and say "GONE!". :D

He waves a lot now too.

I bought a white shirt from Forever New yesterday at DFO which I'm going to wear with my really high heels and my tight jeans. We have a friend coming down from Noosa next weekend so I hope we go out so I can wear it then. Just need a white bra that doesn't make my (.)(.)'s look like they're folded onto one another in the middle... :rolleyes:

InGi

12-05-2009, 10:41

Hi ladies i havnt been on in over a week and I was having withdrawals lol!!! I had my brother and his gf down last weekend which was awesome and have been flat out since then.
Riley took a couple more steps yesterday it was so exciting. He has been having a few restless nights as well again.

bonbon - Im having the same problem with Riley i feed him he eats a few mouthfuls then spits the rest in my face! I dont know why either.

Well i better head off taking Riley to his first playgroup in Melbourne today so it should be good to get out of the house and interact with people other than my family!!
Have a good day everyone

kotakai

12-05-2009, 12:15

Hi Everyone :wave:

The meet sounded great, will go & check out the photos soon.

Yay for the puppy Lambkin!

:hugs: for those bubs not sleeping well.

Flick -I agree with the others. I'd let him meet her, but on your terms & with you always there. Good luck.

Bonbon -Chais has a sandwich for lunch & whatever we're having for dinner. He will usually eat anything, although he loves pasta, but hates spaghetti :confused:

Ingi -Hope Riley enjoyed playgroup. We also go on a Tuesday & Chais has so much fun. He just wandered non stop for 2 hours this morning.

:hugs: for those of you who got nothing for Mother's day. I feel very sad for you, especially being your 1st.

Well I had a bit of a scare yesterday. I had continual contractions for 6 hours & also lost a bit of my plug. I went in to get checked, but they sent me home after a few hours as they weren't getting any stronger & thankfully my cervix is still closed. I have my next scan on Thursday, so hopefully everything looks OK.

mosac

12-05-2009, 13:14

:eek: Oh my gosh kotakai. I hope he stays put for a little while longer. Relax... sit on the lounge with your feet up and chat to us on the internet! :D

Well Sam's just gone down for his arvo nap. I'm a little worried. My MIL said he had a fever (I already knew this so had dosed him with Panadol). He seemed OK other than being a bit warm... but he did his THIRD poo for the day which is very strange. The first 2 were normal but the third one was a teething looking poo. It was very runny and dark greenish. Any ideas? Other than this, he's still fine but I've been BF a little more to keep his fluids up with the runny poo.

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 13:25

:eek: kotakai.....OMG Put you feet up! Its good that your cervix is closed...keep us posted!

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 13:29

Oh my gosh kotakai. I hope he stays put for a little while longer. Relax... sit on the lounge with your feet up and chat to us on the internet!

Well Sam's just gone down for his arvo nap. I'm a little worried. My MIL said he had a fever (I already knew this so had dosed him with Panadol). He seemed OK other than being a bit warm... but he did his THIRD poo for the day which is very strange. The first 2 were normal but the third one was a teething looking poo. It was very runny and dark greenish. Any ideas? Other than this, he's still fine but I've been BF a little more to keep his fluids up with the runny poo.

Casey's poo's have been very suspect latley,he has been pooing through the night :rolleyes: like 2/3am....very strange,maybe teething or a virus if some sorts,Casey has the snuffles,he now has a very red bottom :no: keep an eye on them....:hugs:

c38

12-05-2009, 14:51

:ecomcity::ecomcity:

You can tell who is home again...:laughing::laughing:

katokai I'm glad your cerivx is still closed. Cheeky uterus giving you a scare. Hopefully it will behave for another 3-4 weeks at least, though at 32 weeks, bubs should be pretty much ok...it would just be all those weeks watching them grow in NNICU.. and you can do without that.

Tiggles I haven't weighed Gabriel on proper baby scales for awhile, but I from my bathroom scales I don't think he's much over 8kg.

As for BF, G remains all over the place. somedays he only feeds 3-4x others 6-8x. He ets pretty well, though has gone thorugh stages of spitting stuf out, and lately of wiping everything off his tray

Hop Riley enjoyed Playgroup. We just went to Mothers Group PlayGroup. G went on the slidefor teh first time, he loved it. I want one here a he then spent aout 20 minutes trying to climb up it, but going nowhere of course.. be like a bubba treadmill for him:laughing:

mosac

12-05-2009, 15:47

FOUR poos in total today...

And I'm having a "moment" yet again... I've decided to lock myself in the bedroom for a few mins to calm down. I don't think the MIL gets it.

All last night DH was yelling at BOTH of his parents to leave Sam on the floor. They constantly pick him up. So I'm ironing in the front room and the MIL comes in and says she's sorry, she can't iron, etc, etc... (she's piled up clothes) to be ironed. Anyway I've just finished Sam's and I'm onto mine (theirs are still in there) and she walks in and says to Sam "Come" with her arms out. I said "He's OK". She tells him to come again, I repeated myself. Then she picks him up and takes him. NOBODY goes into the front of the house and I HATE IRONING IN THERE because it's LONELY. I LOVE having Sam with me... So I slammed down the iron, turned the light off and followed her out. When I get him back I'l go in there and finish but until then I'm not doing anymore ironing.

I know it sounds petty but I just don't want to do this anymore. I am so over it all and sick of them taking him ALL THE TIME. I hate hearing her voice when he talks stupid baby language to Sam and I hate it when she takes him away from me. SHE CAN WEAR CREASED CLOTHES FOR ALL I CARE. :banghead:

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 15:55

MOS...I agree with you,they dont need to loose weight at ALL ...... Hot Mummys including yourself your so tiny :goodvibes:

Im going to WW tomorrow night,will go fortnightly now...have been a bit naughty latley but im learning to stop when im full & not eat the whole box of chocolates...:D my scales say im the same but we'll see....to keep your lifetime membership you must keep within 2kgs of your goal weight...but i'd like to loose another 4kgs before my 30th ;) so the dress im wearing looks extra hot....everyone is telling me i dont need to loose anymore :ecomcity: and i know they are right,im happy with where im at right now..im going to go for 2009 "Slimmer of the year" aswell...why not i say :thumbsup:
My ultimate goal was 30kgs by my 30th so that would make my goal 54.6kgs...but im happy now @ 58kgs...:goodvibes:

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 15:57

:hugs:MOS....."TOTU" not now long hun.....they just love him to peices.....soon you will have all the space you need :goodvibes:

mosac

12-05-2009, 15:59

Good luck BB. So do we get to vote for you in the Slimmer of the Year?

kotakai

12-05-2009, 15:59

Thanks guys :flowerz: I'm trying to rest as much as I can, but very difficult with school drop off/pick up, afterschool activities, playgroup etc

:hugs: MOS -Thank goodness you're on the countdown to being out of there. You know, I was just thinking, all the stress could be contributing to your AF going AWOL.

Anyone going to the baby expo this weekend in Sydney? I'm going on Sunday. Hoping to find the perfect double pram :laughing: I don't think they exist!

mosac

12-05-2009, 16:14

:hugs:MOS....."TOTU" not now long hun.....they just love him to peices.....soon you will have all the space you need :goodvibes:

I know... I'm really sad I won't get to see my mum again for ages. Maybe I'm just resenting the fact that they're here in my face when I wish my mum was... I always hit a bad few days after saying goodbye to my mum.

DH last night was asking about my nephew and how well he's walking and I told him how I he gets left to play and do his own thing a lot and isn't carried from room to room, etc. The more I think about it, the more I feel like Sam's being held back because we live here with his grand parents and people NEVER leave him alone. If he tries to stand up by himself, the MIL rushes over and tells him to "Be careful" and holds his hand. It's like he has no chance to give anything a go un-aided. I am just really frustrated.

DH just called from work. He's on a break and won't be home until around 7-8:00. I cried again.

Sam's been returned to me. Off to finish ironing. BBL.

InGi

12-05-2009, 18:33

Kotokai - Good news your cervix is still closed relax when you get the chance!

MOS- Poor sam hope hes ok and feels better tonight!!
As for your problems with the MIL :banghead: how frustrating!!! Id be going nuts too. TOTU (haha now I know what it means i can say it!) How long to go now before your out of there?

c38 - hahahha baby treadmill sounds great itd wear them out nicely!! We have a slide coming off the cubby house in our backyard which is good although theres a park 2 houses down so I rarely use it we normally walk down the park and go on the swings and the slide down there.

BB - Well done on the weight loss!! You must be feeling so good and its a great idea going for slimmer of the year!!

Well Riley and I had a great time at playgroup. Met some nice mummys although there was only 5 of us mums there and 4 of the bubs were boys ranged from 8months - 14months so it was good.
Rileys got a habit of pulling hair lately and when he wants to give you a cuddle or kiss he pulls you in by your face or ears so well he pulled all the other kids hair and went to give one boy a cuddle so pulled him in by the ears lol. Thankfully the other mums didnt slap me down or anything for having a ferral baby lol. So im looking forward to next week now!
DH is at soccer training so im having a quiet one think i might go to bed early too.

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 18:49

Good luck BB. So do we get to vote for you in the Slimmer of the Year?

Not sure on that one MOS
Forms not available till 1 June.....some great prizes & it will will be nice to tell my story its nothing special but i think alot of mums can relate to it :yes:

:hair: The IL's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 18:54

Can't remember who asked now....but we are having a Morning tea at our place for Casey's 1st birthday....Sun 7 June :party: you are all invited :goodvibes:
I just cant believe hes turning ONE!!!!!!!!!!:crying:..................im thinking another baby might be on the cards;)if we go again wont be till middle of next yr,would like to go to UK/Europe first.....I keep changing my mind.....Im allowed thats what us women do right :D

Casey woke @ 4pm from his arvo nap back in bed by 6.30pm,he had dinner,bath.....he gets so grumpy at that time of night the bath is the only thing that stops him grizzling,that & a bottle.....poor thing has nappy rash:(

Must go have a shower.....

BeautifulBoys

12-05-2009, 18:57

InGi

12-05-2009, 19:23

haha ill look forward to it!

k8y

12-05-2009, 20:01

BB MOS sounds like teething to me :confused:

kotakai, lots of rest (well as best you can!). Oh I'm jealous I want to go to baby expo. Last time it was up here I'd just had bub so missed it! Hope to get to next Brissy one. Maybe we can organise to go together Brissy chicks?

BB hope we can vote for you!

MOS TOTU :hugs: TOTU :hugs: Sounds like you did some lovely shopping at DFO. Any good bub stuff there?

More uni work tomorrow, then a group assignment meeting then some tutes, blah.... I am so over it :crying:

Dogs are in the bedroom with me, doing lingering pop offs... phew wee ....

Alright I'm off for a cuppa. Night all. :wizard: Sleeping wizard for all the bubs.

mosac

12-05-2009, 20:16

:laughing: re lingering pop-offs k8y! :D

Well Sam's asleep and when I'm about to go to sleep myself I'm going to get the Panadol and put it into my breast milk esky with an ice pack so that once Sam wakes up when it wears off, I can re-dose him and then we can all get back to sleep again. I think he only wakes up once the pain comes back... must be teething. At least I hope it is.

I have my Dr's appointment this Friday so if he's still bad then I'll give the appointment to him and I'll re-schedule mine.

I have an assignment this week for a bookstore for which I get to spend some cash and get re-imbursed. So I'm going to buy the Women's Weekly kid's birthday cake book. My mum had one and I want to make the first cake in it which is the cutest toadstool. It's 2 cakes made in pudding bowls and then you put one on top of the other so it's shaped like a mushroom. Then decorate with cute little love heart lollies and stuff. So cute!

Good night all. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite! :wave:

stg

12-05-2009, 20:33

Hi all

Ive been reading but cant remember alot. But I do remember MOS you saying, more skin then underneath re. the boobs.

UGH Do I ever know about that! My boobs are like 10DD -E or 12DD. They are so .. deflated. Skin skin skin and thats about it. Gross. I SO want a boob lift But maybe after I have my other kids, with my non-existant husband /partner

Having a bit of a drama with mum. Her new bf is a bit rough, but long story short we had a few drinks and he was being sexually.. suggestive etc, I think it was kidna just harmless but he was serious.. I dont know.. but Ive dobbed him in after a few days just because he cracked it when I told mum I was coming down for the weekend again. (for those on facebook the guy is bruce who has left some comments on some status updates)
And yeah even though I have to be out of the house this weekend and I need to stay at mums he is cracking it and telling her no, and using the excuse that Im too much work (BULL I clean up after myself plus make them meals etc) an that he doesnt want mum to have to deal with it (she is recovering from gettin boob job yesterday) but even mum said I was no trouble and a help.
Ugh Now i feel bad maybe I shouldnt of said it but its like he is trying to take over and he doesnt want me there, so I feel if he is playing dirty and keeping me from my mum ( i dont have many people around you know), then I am going to play dirty and play up him cracking onto me.. even though I have text messages to prove it and he was doing it.. I just.. I dunno I feel like crap over it cause he was kinda being harmless..i think.. jokes.. i dunno. But now I can never go down there anyways cause I cant face the guy , Not to mention I cant face his son (the guy who used me the other week who I also drunk called AGAIN on the weekend and embarrassed the HELL outa myself) so i kinda cut off my nose to spite my face. Mum wants to leave him now, But I dunno if they stay together Ill always be the cow who tried to sabotage them in his eyes. I was just annoyed, I needed to stay fri an sat night this week, and he said only fri. I mean what the hell is an extra night?? As a favour?? That got me thinking that Brad (hookup and his son) was coming sat. Mum denies it but I bet thats the case. Who cares I dont Ill just go to bed I dont need to see them.. But whatever, if mum wants to sell me out like that, and not let me stay BOTH nights Im just going to write em off. But last I heard mum was on phone to me talkin to him in background implying she doesnt wanna be with him. Also in the background Bruce was on the phone to his son then mum hopped on the phone and told him the story but Brad was saying I was a liar and so was Bruce... but I dunno I bet they will stay together now Im just in this crappy position of where her boyfriend AND his son think Im nuts, liar and a psycho and Ill never be comfortable visiting my mum and I have to fit in with when Brad wont be there visiting. I hate this. But oh well, if mum has brains she will know what to do. TIl then im staying away

I am so sorry this has been a LONG rant that noone will probably understand But I had to get it out.

I just feel so crappy now. How Bruce and Brad think of me. I totally understand why Brad thinks so I act like a psycho stalker and I have no idea why ive never acted like that before, and Its only cause of my drink calling .. not that drink alot but you know a few drinks on a friday night and I get the phone out.. I dunno Im just annoyed at them, and annoyed at me.

And Im really feeling Like I wanna find someone, settle down and start my own family (not that charlotte isnt my family but you know) I want a family. I want more kids. I want Charlotte to have siblings and not grow up alone. Ive never overly thought this way before, been happy alone, but now Im just yeah.. very alone. Now I dont even have my mum to go down the coast to and have time with her, cause bruce calls the shots now and he isnt even on the lease and everything there is mums.

Im sorry girls Im ranting, im just quietly in tears feeling sorry for myself.. maybe Its PMS.. but Im not due for 2 weeks.. and even then it was my first AF so its out of whack. Who knows.

mosac

12-05-2009, 20:51

stg :hugs: I think no matter what you've done your mum should always be welcoming to you. Isn't that what family's for? I don't think you should turn away family to keep your BOYFRIEND happy. How sad for your mum to have such little control over who stays at her place. :(

Must go - DH snoring...

bonbon

12-05-2009, 22:57

babywez

13-05-2009, 06:28

:hugs:STG. I hope your mum figures out that her daughter and granddaughter are more important thank this POS living with her.

BonBon, my DH tried to start a drop-shipping store with auto parts from the US but the company he found which he thought would have been perfect never got back to his emails/faxes and we haven't really done anything about it since. I did look up some different drop shipping ideas such as perfume, etc. Its just taking the time to sit down and read and do research I guess.

Well, I am not sure what is going on with me. I feel very...blue. I kind of feel like I'm in a rut I guess. Same thing every day, running out of money every week b4 week's end, stressed about this trip to the States, Nick is teething - his top front right tooth has just peeked through the gum, counselling is helping DH and I but I think its going to take some time to feel back to "normal"...there's still a bit of disconnect there. I think its just all weighing me down a bit. Is it the weekend yet!? I find myself longing for the weekend just so I have some help with Nicklas. Might give Nick some breakfast and load him up in the car and go for a walk along the beachfront.The fresh air and exercise might be good!

InGi

13-05-2009, 07:29

stg what a sh!tty situation. Hopefully your mum works out that you're more important to her than this 'bf' who sounds like an a$$hole! She should stand up to him esp since it isnt even his house!!! Easier said than done though maybe. She might be scared of him?
:fingerscrossed: it sorts itself out and she calls you and says you can stay whenever you like!

babywez not good your feeling down :hugs:maybe the walk will make you feel better and getting out of the house I find that helps.

Well I dont know what to do today I have so much housework to do but i think ill get out again I felt so much better last night after a productive day at playgroup and sociallising poor DH couldnt shut me up last night lol.

Might get Riley dressed and organised and head to bunnings need a few things for my new vege patch im growing - ive decided itll be a good little hobby and eventually save me $$$ becoz we go through so much veg!!

Have a good day everyone :wave:

tiggles

13-05-2009, 08:14

STG - honey Im sorry these idiots are coming between you and your mum. Maybe distance yourself for a little while, sounds like your mum needs to sort out her priorities. If you ever want to have a day out with Miss c and I just yell, we are happy to travel.

Babywez - Im sorry you are feeling down, sometimes life with a bub feels like ground hog day, we all go through it. Hope today is better for you.

Mos - re the panandol, you know how that lasts 4 - 6 hours, well I use Neurofen as that last 6-8 hours, normally gets them through the night, better than panandol wearing off in the middle of the night. Just a thought.

stg

13-05-2009, 10:29

how in the HELL did my 11 month old get head lice????

She has such fine white whispy hair (and not much of it) but I found a single big fat mature lice. cause see its features it was so big, then scattered half a dozen eggs. I got i nit comb and got them all out easy - they are easy to see with her white hair but man.. I bet I have them now.. now idea how she got them

smog

13-05-2009, 11:51

hi girls:wave: been just lurking lately, bit down i guess
anyway just came to say dylan has a parcel to collect from the post office!! woohoo, hope its his secret bday pressie:smiliedance:. cant think of anything else it would be. but seeing as though i have no willpower we will probably rip it open as soon as we get lol, wll never be able to wait 10 days till his bday.
bbl to show :goodvibes:

c38

13-05-2009, 12:04

:wave:
SMO3:shame: wait the 10 days...:laughing: If I had known that and been the secret buyer, I'd have rolled it in a roll of duct tape just to slow you down:laughing:

Stg: ew rethe its. Hope you havent got em as well. And :hugs:re the situation with your Mum

been to Kindergym this morning, G had a ball but was so overtired on return at 1030 that he's only just gone to sleep 1/2 and hour ago after much carry on.

The house looks like a bomb has hit it... but i cant seem to be bothered. it all seems a bit overwhelming..
Babywez I got the ho hum downs too a bit..:rolleyes:

BeautifulBoys

13-05-2009, 12:20

awwwww lots of cuddles to those who are feeling down :hugs:

Are you cold C38...brrrrrrr Im freezing!

Stg......What a difficult situation to be...I really hope it works out :hugs:
As for the Headlice :eek: im not sure how she would have got them,they dont jump they crawl.....you would more than likley have them too & maybe passed them onto Charlie,can anyone check you...
Im a hairdresser by trade & have come across alot of headlice in my time....are all the eggs dead?

K8y...I think its teething I can see something just wish it would hurry up!

Daisy Boo

13-05-2009, 12:57

Anyone going to the baby expo this weekend in Sydney? I'm going on Sunday. Hoping to find the perfect double pram :laughing: I don't think they exist!

Have you got tickets? I saw them on Pinky Mckays website. You can download them for free.
The perfect double pram. Goodluck. We have a phil and teds but I'm not happy with it. I like some of the side by side ones. But you still going to have 2 use 2 prams because some days you might not have both kids. That's why the Phil and Teds is versatile.

Can DH help with the pick ups and drop offs at all?

mosac

13-05-2009, 13:50

Hey gals, wow MOS welcome back! The forum is alive again!! Hahaah, bet you had a great time being with your mum and stuff, and to come home to the MIL must be soooo frustrating. I totally understand how frustrating it can be - my MIL is exactly the same except I dont live with her (I would of jumped off a cliff by now if i had of) And you have to do her ironing?? WHy?? And with Sam it could just be teeth?

She broke her arm MONTHS ago and had a pin put in and she's still going to physio fortnightly and can't lift really heavy things. Although I think it might be a bit selective with her because she can miraculously pick Sam up every 5 mins. :rolleyes: And she now cooks too and does everything else...

What's drop shipping?

:hugs:babywez. You're totally within reason to feel like sh!t with everything you've been through and looking towards a trip away too would add to the stress. I know it's easier said than done and I should take some of my own advice sometimes but try to keep in mind that you're just causing yourself stress by worrying about things which you have no control over. This thing with your DH will take time and a lot of effort on both parts to work through but aside from doing your best, try not to think about things too much. Take each day as it comes and get out of the house and try and make each day different if you can. You have been through a lot though so take care of yourself.

Might get Riley dressed and organised and head to bunnings need a few things for my new vege patch im growing - ive decided itll be a good little hobby and eventually save me $$$ becoz we go through so much veg!!

I've been thinking of doing the same thing in our unit... on a smaller scale of course! We have 4 big planter pots which we fixed to the top of the the brick wall around the verandah so I wanted to put some herbs and small things in those. Not sure how I'll go though as I've tried that TWICE already and killed them all both times!

Mos - re the panandol, you know how that lasts 4 - 6 hours, well I use Neurofen as that last 6-8 hours, normally gets them through the night, better than panandol wearing off in the middle of the night. Just a thought.

I didn't know that. Thank you. He's fine again now and has only done 1 poo so far today but he was hell all night again. He woke up when the first batch of Panadol wore off and didn't settle again after that. He slept with me again but grumbled every 20 mins or so. We managed a sleep-in until around 9:30 this morning which was nice but it was not quality sleep for me... :no:

how in the HELL did my 11 month old get head lice????

:hugs: re the headlice stg. I hope you don't have them... best of luck getting rid of them too.

Well I went to Westfield today as I was ironing my new top this morning and there was a big black mark on the sleeve. So I called the store in Parra and they held the last size 8 for me to swap. When I got there though, their one had make-up around the neck. Anyway I opted for the make-up one as that would come off easier than the black greasy looking mark on the shoulder. I've also been wanting to get a nice white lacy looking bra to go under it since all I have are big ugly breastfeeding bras. OH MY GOD I found the HOTTEST bra on the planet... well actually it looks a bit raunchy hot but I felt sooooo hot in it I had to get it. It's a Fine Lines plain creamy satin bustier. I swear my (.)(.)'s look like they're sitting up on a SHELF! Where they're SUPPOSED to be sitting rather than resting on my belly! I told DH on the phone that we've got to go out without Sam and I'll have a nice little reveal. Oh it's so hot! Just had to share...

I think this is my motivation to get out without Sam for once. I might actually leave him with the MIL and go out for dinner and some drinks with DH soon. We have a friend coming down from Noosa this weekend and I'd love to hit the casino with the boys (he was one of our poker mates and they're going to Star City to play). I don't know if I could go that far though, especially at bed time... we'll see though. Maybe we can all go out to the local pub on the Friday night or something.. For the first time in ages I feel like getting all dressed up in my new shirt, new underwear, REALLY high heels and tight jeans and GETTING DRUNK! :laughing: Well it's been quite a while... I dunno though.

Anyway I started to say earlier, I got back from Westfield and nobody was home but I didn't have my key. The SIL wasn't home either (she has a spare)... so DH called his dad who was somewhere local and he came back and let me in. I felt like such an idiot... When his dad had dropped me at the airport I left my key in the car so I thought it was still in there... his dad took it out while I was gone because he didn't want someone to see the key sitting in my car in the driveway and break into the car to get into the house... fair enough.

Must get going. Put the boy to sleep and then get some work done. BBL. :wave:

k8y, did you manage to get to your gossip mag and cuppa yesterday?

stg

13-05-2009, 14:28

Im a hairdresser by trade & have come across alot of headlice in my time....are all the eggs dead?

I dont know??

But I dont think I have them? But Ive visited mum with my brothers so maybe he had them my youngest bro is pretty friendly with her

Well I went to Westfield today as I was ironing my new top this morning and there was a big black mark on the sleeve. So I called the store in Parra and they held the last size 8 for me to swap. When I got there though, their one had make-up around the neck. Anyway I opted for the make-up one as that would come off easier than the black greasy looking mark on the shoulder. I've also been wanting to get a nice white lacy looking bra to go under it since all I have are big ugly breastfeeding bras. OH MY GOD I found the HOTTEST bra on the planet... well actually it looks a bit raunchy hot but I felt sooooo hot in it I had to get it. It's a Fine Lines plain creamy satin bustier. I swear my (.)(.)'s look like they're sitting up on a SHELF! Where they're SUPPOSED to be sitting rather than resting on my belly! I told DH on the phone that we've got to go out without Sam and I'll have a nice little reveal. Oh it's so hot! Just had to share...

I think this is my motivation to get out without Sam for once. I might actually leave him with the MIL and go out for dinner and some drinks with DH soon. We have a friend coming down from Noosa this weekend and I'd love to hit the casino with the boys (he was one of our poker mates and they're going to Star City to play). I don't know if I could go that far though, especially at bed time... we'll see though. Maybe we can all go out to the local pub on the Friday night or something.. For the first time in ages I feel like getting all dressed up in my new shirt, new underwear, REALLY high heels and tight jeans and GETTING DRUNK! :laughing: Well it's been quite a while... I dunno though.

I totally advocate doin this! Nothing better than gettin all hot lookin an getting drunk haha. Just go for it ;) its just one night - let loose and have some fun :)

Do you have the exact name of the bra? where did you get it? I might check it out lol

meegzz

13-05-2009, 14:46

Hey Girls

I think i have been in here before and introduced myself but if not im Megan 22 i have a DF Rory 23 and a baby boy Hunter who was brn on the 5th June 2008, i was in the May thread as i was due the 30th but he just wasnt ready lol im from Melbourne, anyone else???

Umm firstly i will fill you in on Hunter.. he isnt walking yet, but is very close.. cruising the furniture, walls and can stand unaided if he doesnt realise he is doing it :laughing: he is about to cut teeth 7 and 8. He started crawling at 5 months and still is getting faster everyday. He says Bye, Hello, Mum, Dad, Bub, Yum, No and Ta and we think he is saying Nan but not 100%. He has just started sleeping through (finally) and is on 3 bottles a day one at 7.30am one at 2pm and then one at 7.30 before bed. I never breast fed, i did try but it just didnt work out even though i had planned to from the moment i got pregnant. Umm i think thats all :D.

Hope you all dont mind if i join this thread????

Kyles72

13-05-2009, 14:46

Hi all!

Big :hugs: to all of you who are feeling down and got the blahs. I can totally relate, whoever said it was like Groundhog Day is totally spot on. When Ive felt like that, Ive never wanted to say anything to anyone because I get misunderstood - people have thought Im complaining about being at home with Liam - WRONG! Im complaining about being stuck at home! Which is why I was kind of looking forward to going back to work.

Stg - :hugs:Sorry if Im being totally out of line here, but it sounds like your mum may not have made the best choice here. Hope she knows that blood is thicker than water, and you and Charli are more important than that man. If he doesnt want you to stay at your mum's house, maybe HE should go away for the weekend.

BARGAIN ALERT!!!

Spotlight are having a sale on at the moment and I was able to pick up a DreamBaby home safety essentials pack - it has 46 pieces of safety catches, plugs for power points, latches, sliding cabinet locks etc etc for $11.96!They also had rolls of Wiggles or Dora border stickers for $1 per roll.:thumbsup:

Well, pretty quiet here today. Wednesday is babygym, now Liam is asleep and I should be vacuuming but............nah.

All for now, take care all:flowerz:

Kyles72

13-05-2009, 14:49

Hi Meegzz and welcome:shakehands:

Just have to say I LOVE the name Hunter!:goodvibes:

k8y

13-05-2009, 15:30

c38 and babywez :hugs: for the humdrums. I have been a bit off the past couple of days too but I am just putting it down to uni stress. babywez your holiday may well do you the world of good. Our weekend away felt like a bit of a reconnection IYKWIM? even though a holiday with a baby is a bit of hard work, the change of pace, restaurants (wine....lol) all contributed! c38 maybe a trip away might be what you need before being back at work? not long now right?

MOS have your night out. DP and I had ours at the wedding and it was FABULOUS, especially as I trusted our babysitters completely so didn't stress all night. We ate, drank, socialised and had more fun back at the apartment (woot woot lol). It made us feel closer again too. Although next time I might pack some sexier underwear too ;)

BB working tonight? best of luck! Teeth..... we have one coming for a while, she is really into chewing her rubber bath toys at the moment, she loves those for the side teeth.

Kyles thanks for the bargain alert :thumbsup: Just what we need so I'll have to pop down there, one not far from us!

stg :hugs: sounds like your mum is a bit confused on her priorities?
Don't know where the head lice came from?? I thought they got that stuff at school, does she go to playgroup or anything? lucky you could see them easy enough, though hope you don't get them! wash everything with hot water right? I'm not sure..... sums hasn't got much hair at all yet......still :rolleyes:

MOS yes I did manage my mag and a cuppa yay! but only through the sheer idiocy of the members of one of my group assignments. It's making me crazy, have 2 group assignments due on Monday and members of both are all doing everything at the last minute which is really sh!tting me off because they're all young and stupid and now I have to trust them to get their parts right as no time for me (the perfectionist...) to check everything at this late stage grrrrrrrr.... Anyway, some idiot sent an email saying you do this, this person do that part etc and so on. I went to do it all yesterday and the w@nker had read the question all wrong. So now I have to meet with them tonight before classes to get the bl00dy sh!t sorted out so everyone does the right thing. Its hard to soar like an eagle when you work with a bunch of idiotic flapping turkeys :hair:

Woah that rant got carried away lol.. It's just been getting me down. Can't even organise everyone in the same place to sign the coversheet and spend half my days arranging times to do stuff rather then getting stuff done and then people cancel at last minute and there you have to try and re-organise everything again. Then there is my pr!ck of a lecturer and another I emailed for help was mean because I couldn't attend the tute one day that Sums was sick, so he was really rude about helping me on a question. HONESTLY, THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO WANT TO HELP AND WANT YOU TO DO WELL! Why are they so rude and unhelpful? I hate uni!! TOG TOG TOG (think of graduating)....

k8y

13-05-2009, 15:36

Sorry bonbon was that you asking what I was doing at uni? I'd read your post earlier this morning and just remembered your question. I'm finishing off my bachelor of commerce. I'll have 4 subjects to go after this semester TOG TOG TOG :crying: (I am hanging on by the fingernails lol - though to what I'm not sure - my sanity :confused:)....

Hi meegzz nice to meet you :wave: I can't believe Hunter was crawling at 5 months. He's been keeping you on your toes for a while now then :laughing: Summer isn't walking yet, but she climbs everything - the glass coffee table, the treadmill, the tv unit, it's driving me mental keeping track of her :hair: I need some beeper thing put on her so I press a button and I can hear where she is because it's when they get all quiet that you have to worry the most!

BeautifulBoys

13-05-2009, 15:38

K8y have a bodyshop party tonight :D

Welcome meegzz....Casey was also born the 5th June....:goodvibes: he has 7 teeth about to cut no 8 hopefully,I have DS1 also he is 3.5yrs old.

Stg...i'd say thats where she picked them up from.:hugs:

mosac

13-05-2009, 16:20

Do you have the exact name of the bra? where did you get it? I might check it out lol

Actually, I just grabbed the tag. It's not a Fine Lines - I think I just assumed it was because it looked like the Fine Lines ones. It's a Bassoni Ivory Microfibre Corset. The code says 9155c if that means anything. 1 sec - off to Google... Nope, sorry can't find it. I got it from a little shop called "Naked Truth Lingerie" in Parra. It's just plain microfibre with a small bow in the middle and it's boned, with the dangly bits for the stockings (which aren't me but I can just tuck them into my jeans! :D).

Hi Meegzz - Welcome! :wave:

BARGAIN ALERT!!!

Spotlight are having a sale on at the moment and I was able to pick up a DreamBaby home safety essentials pack - it has 46 pieces of safety catches, plugs for power points, latches, sliding cabinet locks etc etc for $11.96!They also had rolls of Wiggles or Dora border stickers for $1 per roll.

Just what I need! Might go check it out on Frday for the pack of home safety stuff - Thanks! :thumbsup:

Got work done and Sam slept for TWO HOURS! :eek: DH will be home late again but he's been starting at 8am so it's not too bad as he gets to stay up with me for a while.

One of my phone calls for work was to an idiot who we used to refer our home loan stuff to when I used to work with my boss full time. They'd lost contact as the guy was petty much an idiot (yes I told them but they didn't listen!). Anyway he's still a client so I still had to call him and he said he'd have to call me back so I gave him the office number and said he can speak to Erin (the new girl). He then said to me "Is there any reason I should call YOU back?"... eeew, still as slimy as ever! I told him no I'm working from a different office just doing a few odd hours here and there and he can call the office. I remember years ago he was trying to get my boss to send me over to his office one day a fortnight to help him out. My boss would have charged him for it but I pretty much BEGGED him not to. It never happened anyway. Gross, I'm so glad!

Off to wash my new white shirt. I got one with make-up on it but that was better than the one I bought yesterday with a big black mark on the shoulder so must go wash so it's ready for Friday in case I go out.

I would be excited to go out but I can picture me giving the MIL instructions on what to feed him and her talking over me going "Yeah yeah I know" and then just giving him sh!t. I know it's only one night... and we're out soon. It just bugs me she doesn't listen nor care. She told me the other night I can give him anything at all now that he has TWO TEETH. Yeah sure... I can see he's going to be just fine munching on one of her rock-hard steaks! :p

Must go - getting b!tchy again!

mosac

13-05-2009, 16:38

Not sure if I've mentioned it before or not but Sam's fascinated with the big old heater in the lounge room. It's one of those old gas ones where you hold down one button and then press another to light it. The 5 rectangular panels go red and blue and stay lit up. It has a thin metal grid across the front to stop hands going onto it. The grid is so close it gets very hot too.

Anyway the IL's have offered to put it on a few time and I've said no thanks because I don't want Sam to burn himself on it. He plays with it ALL THE TIME. At first I tried to stop him but it's impossible. He strums the grid like it's a guitar and he loves it.

So I just go out there and the heater's on and he's trying to get to it and MIL's yelling at him "NO!". So I just went out there to get him and she yelled "Leave it!" to me. I told them he won't stop. They kept on trying to yell at him, had to take him away a few times, he went back, they'd put him away again, he went back... over and over again. All the time she's yelling at him. In the end they turned it off. It's bright red and his eyes just light up. We have a column heater which is quite safe. It's hot but not hot enough to burn him, just hurt IYKWIM? I just don't want him near naked gas flames. I don't know what I'd do if he got badly burnt. I had to go outside to wash my shirt and all I could think was how bad they'd feel if he did burn himself after I'd tried to take him out of the room and they'd stopped me. Yes I know they have to get used to these kind of things but we're gone in a month or so and I don't intend to have such a big dangerous thing like that in our unit. We have a reverse cycle air con upstairs and one downstairs so we won't have to. Just got annoyed... another petty rant from me for the day. Sorry, just had to get it out.

Just had the kitchen window was WIDE OPEN the whole time and they were saying it was "too cold for Sam".

babywez

13-05-2009, 16:59

:hugs: to all the other mums feeling "blah" too. I know it is normal, but also know what you mean about not being able to verbalize it. Honestly, I thought I would be really happy to do the stay-at-home mum thing, and for the most part I am. But I feel like if I just had a job, or a couple of days a week to myself, then maybe I'd appreciate him so much more? I don't know. I know I will miss him like mad when he starts CC. I know there are women who thrive on being a SAHM and I'm thankful I've been able to stay home with him this long. But I would love to go back to work. Hopefully going back to Uni in July/August, whenever it starts, will help. I guess we'll see. I don't ever want to sound like I take Nick for granted. I have a friend who adopted a baby girl from Guatamala 4 years ago and she appreciates that little girl every day. Think its easy to forget how lucky we are sometimes.

Boy I have been on some tangents today! First one about the budget on FB, now this. Sorry ladies!

Welcome aboard Meegz! This is a lovely, supportive group of gals. Not sure what I'd do without them at times. Not sure if we have any other Melbournites though. We have Brisbane, Sydney, Tassie and Perth accounted for though. You will have to be Melb's representative!

I have to go make some hamburger patties for dinner. I really just want to go to bed though. Starting to not feel great. Hope nothing comes of it!

mosac

13-05-2009, 18:26

babywez I think Kyles, C&L'sMummy and MBQ are Victorians.

babywez

13-05-2009, 19:59

babywez I think Kyles, C&L'sMummy and MBQ are Victorians.
Ooops. Don't mind me then :) Need a little diary to keep track of everyone 'round here :yes:

InGi

13-05-2009, 20:23

me too me too! Im a Melbournian now! hehe
Welcome Meegzz!!

MOS Riley is obsessed with our gas heater too altho i think it may be different to the one your describing but i cant get him away from it! Even at playgroup yesterday they had one and it was the 1st thing he went to! As for the MIL well I dont have anything else to say except :hair: you must be really really good at biting your tongue coz i would have snapped a long time ago!!

Well not much happening here tonight pretty quiet one, Riley was so good to put to sleep tonight he was exhausted. Hes only having one sleep a day now and he goes down without a fuss most of the time its great! Eventually im hoping he'll sleep thru the night.
Well Family Guys on in a half hour so off to shower then bed.

smog

13-05-2009, 20:34

well sorry im late meant to get in here a while ago but i got caught up in a heated thread and had most of my posts (and other peoples heated ones too) deleted by a mod :o whoops
so anyway it was his secret bday pressie! which we had to open right away lol not good at waiting. its awesome thank u;) not sure if should say who its from as i dont want others to know who theirs is not from iykwim?
so its a little tikes tug boat bath toy and it opens underneath and has a squishy boat toy that fills with water then squirts out when u squeeze it:goodvibes: ill upload some piccys tomoz as im so tired got a cold feel crappy

mosac

13-05-2009, 20:35

BeautifulBoys

13-05-2009, 21:19

:sleeping:About to go to bad....

Got home bout 9.30pm from the Bodyshop party,lady made $50 worth of Free products.
No further bookings though... but im getting more confident with each party I do,and im not a pushy person...but i think i need to ask the question more ifykwim......we have training coming up so am looking forward to learning lots of this lady....she is a Director & makes big $$$$$$

I can hear Casey :rolleyes: talking little monkey...in his cot..

Night :goodvibes:

tiggles

14-05-2009, 07:21

Welcome aboard Meegzz, everyone here is lovely, so hope you enjoy chatting, it can be hard to keep up, as some ladies (MOS and K8y), not to mention any names can talk a lot, lol!

SMof3, your cheeky opening your pressy, I would have too I think! Must get off my bottom and go and buy the pressie for my little secret birthday person.

Well Im off to buy a new cooktop today, want to get gas (will put in gas cylinders), want a 70cm with 5 burners. Thinking of getting a Bosch or Omega (Smeg's poor cousin), so Harvey Norman here I come. Funny the guy at HN was the only one to really help us and find out what we wanted and needed. We went to about 5 other retailers and they were so unhelpful, so much for a recession. So guess what, he gets the sale!

Can any of you ladies shed any light if you have recently bought a cooktop, any good brands, or brands I should avoid? As I said in an earlier post we have Blanco, and Ive spent $700 in the last 12 months fixing the cooktop (twice) and the ovven, grrrr.

InGi

14-05-2009, 07:43

InGi I'm sure I'm just as bad as they are and they were really doing cartwheels when we told them we were moving out. I don't bite my tongue as much as I SHOULD do! It's hard living with other people and I know it must be hard for them too... because I am a b!tch to live with! I too am a control freak and neat freak, etc... so I think that's why we clash a lot - she too is a HUGE control freak and she THINKS she's a neat freak. I think we both are but we have different priorities. So I can see the dirt on her floor and the cobwebs under the little side table but I'm SURE she thinks I don't clean the shower properly, etc, etc.

Yeah i think it would be hard being that you've lived in your own houses before and when you have to live with someone else again its hard. I had to live with my best friend for only a week when we were moving and what a nightmare! lol although im more the messy one and her DF is a MASSIVE neat freak so any bottle Riley finished had to get washed pretty much right away his formula tin had to be neatly put in the corner so it wouldnt take up too much room etc not really like me at all i wait till theres at least 2 bottles to wash lol.
Not long and youl be able to have things yor way and raise Sam how you want - he may even get to crawl on the tiles finally!!
Glad DH approved of your purchase! :thumbsup:

sorry tiggles i have NO idea whatsoever on cooktops except i love the gas ones lol.

Well off to do some washing then to the bank AGAIN i have to go every week coz DH gets paid cash i dont know why his boss doesnt just trasnfer their pays straight it but its a pain in the a$$ for me everyweek! :thumbsdown:

k8y

14-05-2009, 08:47

tiggles, we just bought our cooktop/oven a week ago. It's Omega and we got it from The Good Guys as they offered the best deal. It's a gas cooktop and electric oven, though we ended up buying it as an all in one rather then separates as it was a better price that way. Just waiting on it to arrive so I can't comment on how well it goes, we haven't owned an Omega before, though last place I had Blanco and it was great, this place, it's old. I don't even know what it is suffice to say I'll be jumping through hoops when it's gone :laughing:

MOS glad to hear your purchases were 'worth the wait' you rabbits :laughing:

BB glad you're getting more confident! Soon, you'll be 'the one' you must have for your party! Do you do Brisbane area?? :D

SMO3 - bad as the kids at not being able to wait for birthday :laughing: Still awhile before I think Summers gift will arrive, she's not till the end of June. So exciting though!!!

Who mentioned the question about what everyone was doing for the birthday party? Well ours will be mostly adults with just a couple of kidlets, so I am planning for a lunchtime bbq with close friends and family. Nothing major. Am thinking a butterfly theme. Best get butt into gear and get invitations out too!

InGi you will have to organise a Melbournian meet :thumbsup:

Well I'm off to work on this stupid assignment today.... I just want ONE afternoon where I can kick back in a clean house with peace and quiet and watch a dvd, then have a nap. Followed by wine and cheese..... TOG :crying:

Daisy Boo

14-05-2009, 09:03

[quote=babywez;3722824]:hugs: to all the other mums feeling "blah" too. I know it is normal, but also know what you mean about not being able to verbalize it. Honestly, I thought I would be really happy to do the stay-at-home mum thing, and for the most part I am. But I feel like if I just had a job, or a couple of days a week to myself, then maybe I'd appreciate him so much more? I don't know. I know I will miss him like mad when he starts CC. I know there are women who thrive on being a SAHM and I'm thankful I've been able to stay home with him this long. But I would love to go back to work. Hopefully going back to Uni in July/August, whenever it starts, will help. I guess we'll see. I don't ever want to sound like I take Nick for granted. I have a friend who adopted a baby girl from Guatamala 4 years ago and she appreciates that little girl every day. Think its easy to forget how lucky we are sometimes.

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Babywez - have you thought of looking for a casual job that is only a few hours a week? You can put Nicholas in Occasional care. Being a SAHM is not for everyone. It's the most undervalued and underpaid job in the world. But we all have different needs and different talents. So maybe you just need to see whether the grass is greener on the other side???

Today is my working from home day. But I have to be out of the house at 11.30 as the cleaners are turning up. Works out ok as I have a clinic appointment at 12.30 anyway.

kotakai

14-05-2009, 09:33

Had my scan this morning & everything is great! No sign of any of the problems that made Chais come early. I'm so excited to think it's very possible I'll get to term. Go back in 2 weeks for my next one.

Have you got tickets? I saw them on Pinky Mckays website. You can download them for free.
The perfect double pram. Goodluck. We have a phil and teds but I'm not happy with it. I like some of the side by side ones. But you still going to have 2 use 2 prams because some days you might not have both kids. That's why the Phil and Teds is versatile.

Can DH help with the pick ups and drop offs at all?

Yes I've got tickets, thanks. I think I'm one of the few people that don't like Phil & Ted's. I def want a side by side, as I had a front/back one when DD & DS were little & it was a nightmare to push.

Unfortunately he can't help as he leaves for work at around 7.30 & doesn't get home until 4.30. I'm feeling much better though & no more contractions, so hopefully they'll be no more scares.

Hey Girls

I think i have been in here before and introduced myself but if not im Megan 22 i have a DF Rory 23 and a baby boy Hunter who was brn on the 5th June 2008, i was in the May thread as i was due the 30th but he just wasnt ready lol im from Melbourne, anyone else???

Hi & welcome :wave: Love his name :goodvibes: I'm the opposite :laughing:, I was due in June, but he came 7 weeks early at the start of May. Hunter sounds like he's going great!

MOS Riley is obsessed with our gas heater too altho i think it may be different to the one your describing but i cant get him away from it!

Chais is the same. We have a gas one, & I ended up buying a wooden port a cot & put that around it, so the problem is now fixed.

Love your new av :goodvibes:

Mum of Midgeys

14-05-2009, 09:52

Boy oh boy, MOS and K8y, has this thread missed you two :laughing: :hugs:

Well I'm going to do some catch-up personals, so be prepared for an epic. Wanted to get on yesterday, but I get day-long, god-awful headaches with AF, and yesterday was the day. They seem to have gotten a lot worse since having Kiss

Tiggles - Can't really help with the stove top... everywhere I've lived have had old dodgy numbers. Mum has a Delonghi (sp?) glass top one here, but they've already had to replace it one as one of the plate/element things died and it scratched quite easily, and the house is only 3 years old. The replacement hasn't had any problems though, so maybe the first one was just a dud.
I know what you mean with the study. I want to do a course too, but not sure which path to follow... there's a few careers I'd be interested in, but need to think of how it'd all fit in family-wise now. I know I want something to go back to when the kids are older though, and I don't want it to be childcare... the hours just aren't family-friendly for the carers. So will be doing some research in coming months, I think.
Miss C is a tiny little munchkin - so cute! I think Khirra would be very close to 9kgs now...have to book her in for her 1year check in 2 weeks so will find out then. A lady at swimming yesterday goes 'Oh my gosh, aren't you a tiny little thing!' I thought she'd caught up to most other bubs.... what do you reckon Babywez, K8y, MOS? I know she has small features, but I think she's pretty boofy now, lol.
How is your hubby's new job going by the way? Been meaning to ask!

BB - Have the night sleeps improved yet? It's good your DH understands the crankiness. I keep telling DP if he hadn't had a full night's sleep in over a year he'd be cranky too! lol.
Glad to hear the party's are going so well - the course sounds like it'll be a fantastic help! If I lived in Tassie I'd be having one When you come to visit Brissie we'll have to hold one ;)

K8y - how goes the assignments? I think it's sooo friggin rediculous how uni's make you do so many group assignments. I would hate, hate, hate to have to rely on other people to contribute to the overall result of my assignment. Particularly, like you said, if they're just out of highschool and not neccessarily very serious about what they're doing. And bad form with the lecturer :shame: You do think they'd want to help someone who actually wants to learn.
Glad you found some time for time-out with a cuppa!

Kyles - You're a SAINT with the Bargain Alert! Will be heading to Spotlight today... Khirra's into absolutely everything. She's been opening cupboards and drawers for months, but just hasn't been that interested in the contents, until now.

MOS - Bugger about the flight back... it is amazing the difference is service. We're flying Virgin to Perth in August, so I don't think that 5-6hour flight will be as comfortable as it might be on Qantas.
Glad DP appreciated the underwear, lol. You may have inspired me to go out and get something nice... all my underwear is so old and blegh. I find it hard to jusify spending $ on it though... but I'm sure DP won't mind when you put it like that :laughing: May help the TTC, lol.
And TOTU :hugs: It's only like 2 weeks to June now babe, it won't be long til you only have to see them at Christmas and family gatherings. How silly of them just yelling at him with the heater, I'd be fuming at that too. I'd say get some sort of fencing to put around it maybe? You can't tell a 1year old not to go to a shiney thing; of course that's going to be the first thing they want to touch!

Okay, out of smilies, so I'm posting again...

meegzz

14-05-2009, 09:57

Hello and thank you for your welcomes :D.

Im about to head to a GFs for coffee the little man is only just about to have brekki, he hasnt shown an interest this morning so im going to try in a minute and see how we go.. his mouth is sore and he doesnt eat too much a the moment just want this tooth to pop through and we should be ok! Ok he is fed now i gave in and gave him Heinz banana and peach yoghurt dessert and now he is eating a chaocolate and banana scone haha he normally does have porridge and toast but his moth is sore so im being nice :laughing:.

Umm i forget who mentioned Hunter crawling at 5 months but i will get used to it :p. Yes Hunter started crawling at 5 months and has been getting into everything from about 6 months his favourite cupboard is the DVD cupboard he pulls them all out, i do have child safety locks but he has worked them out so its a pain i just had the latches that you open the cupboard half way and you have to push down on it to let you in, well he wporked that out day 2 of them being installed so that is annoying and i have to take them off as they are very unsafe as they are right at eye height which wouldnt matter if the cupboards stayed closed :rolleyes:.
He is one very full on baby, he wont sit still for a moment the only way i can get a shower in is to put him in his jumperoo in front of the tv and then it has to be a quick shower as he wont happily sit in that for long, He is a tv head but he is normally watching it while climbing and crawling around he never just sits there and watches it.
Haha and im thinking of TTC#2 shortly so that will be an adventure im sure!!!

Babywez - Hunter is in daycare every Tuesday and loves it!! I put him in there as he was sooo quiet like he was full on but never gooed and gaaed and he was sooo rough with other babies and it really bought him out of his shell as well as giving me a day off! I dont work so i just have a me day while i know he is being entertained and having fun so i dont feel so guilty about it! My day off normally consists of cleaning but its cleaning that i can do at my own pace and if i want to do anything else i can just do it... he started in Feb and turthfully i wouldnt no what i would do if i didnt do it i probably would have no hair!

MOS - We live with my inlaws too, not in the same house but in a unit on there property... i do kinda get what you mean/feel. Luckily i can escape them as we have our own privacy/place. They are generaly ok though like hey i cant complain they are about to knock down and rebuild our unit so its bigger and better it will go from a 2bedroom shared laundry toilet shower to a 3 bedromm and have seperate bathroom, toilet and shower aswell as anicer kitchen and a good verandah out the front :D But for the time it takes to build we will be living in there territory.. im not really looking forward to that!

Tiggles - Glad you are asking that question as we have to look into it too! ATM we have a cr@ppy electric hotplate/electric oven as we dont have natural gas but we are looking at getting a wall oven and seperate gas cook top adapted to bottle gas.

Well anyway better go my GF is expecting me and Hunter is whinging haha

Cya xx

Mum of Midgeys

14-05-2009, 10:17

Ingi - Glad Riley love the playgroup! Might look into one for Khirra to head along to... she's very 'hands on' with other babies too..very in-your-face. :rolleyes:
Woohoo for his steps! :yelclap: Khirra hasn't taken any more yet.... she's being a bit of a sook when it comes to walking on her own, lol.

Kotakai - Just read that your scan went well - so glad to hear it, that's wonderful news! Bit scarey with the contractions, but I guess you're body would be eager just to do what it has to do this time, lol. You getting excited??

C38 - My bestie got a little 'playground' for her DS from BigW, I think it was... maybe Target... will have to ask. Anyway, was about $100, I think. :laughing: should get the facts before I start mouthing off, anyway, here's what it looks like....
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=1851344&id=745158646
Just the right size for their age. Has a little ball pit and stuff.
How long til back to work for you now hun? How you feeling with it all? Hugs for your ho hums :hugs:

Stg - no more lice? Quite possibly from your little brother, by the sounds of it. :hugs: for your situtation with your Mum's BF... he sounds completely dodgy to me, along with he son. Any sexually suggestive remark he made to you, whether it was a joke or not, is inappropriate IMO... your his GF's daughter, FFS. Sounds like your Mum would be better off without him... hope things work out.

Babywez - :hugs: for the blues. I agree with Daisy Boo, maybe just a couple of days work, just to get you back out there and feeling human again? You've been through A LOT lately hun, don't just dimiss it and think you should be able to just let it all go straight away. Get out there and do something for yourself! It seems we're expected to completely forget who we were before having a baby sometimes I think, being a Mum.

Need more smilies....

Mum of Midgeys

14-05-2009, 10:33

Meeggz - You beat me to welcoming you! lol. Glad to hear you have an early crawler too that isn't quite walking on their own yet... I was beginning to worry Khirra was forgetting what she had to do next :p She sounds a lot like Hunter, but she was only crawling at 6months. Very on the go though. When are thinking of TTC? There's going to be a few of us that are going for No.2 around the same-ish time, by the sounds :goodvibes:

:laughing: K8y... just read your 'idiotic flapping turkey' line again, lol... ahhh, amusing.

SMO3... that present sounds great! :D I forgot to mention, Khirra has recieved her secret b.day present too, and I was going to say who from, until you made that very good point about that maybe making the other 'secret givers' not so secret, SMO3.........if that made any sense. We're not opening ours yet, as Kiss' B.day is two weeks away... but mainly because it is wrapped just sooooooooo beautifully I don't want to wreck it, lol. I think I might take a photo of the wrapping and post it ...
:hugs: for your downers too hun.

Daisy Boo - I know you've mentioned it hun, but what are you doing for work again? How does the day from home work? Great that you can do it like that though!! How's Michael (and you) going with the CC?

Whew. Think that's it. If I've missed anyone I'm very sorry - I will make up for it in future posts, lol.

Not a lot here. Khirra got a cold yesterday, so she's a bit snotty and blah today. Been asleep for an hour and a half now, so obviously needs it, poor pet. Had the Eukey Bear rub on her singlet last night, vapouriser going, pillow propping the cot mattress up, so hopefully it doesn't get on to her chest or anything.
Mother's group was today, but nevermind. Don't want to be spreading it around.

Not much else....getting my tax done today, hopefully will get something decent back... should do, seeing I only worked for about 6months of that financial year... hopefully to qualify to get stimulated ;)

Oops, Miss Kiss is awake. Have a good day girls!

stg

14-05-2009, 13:00

Someone metioned about what our bubs eatings are like?

Little late but I'll chime in lol.

Charlotte has Either porridge or weetbix.. it alternates. She has it with cows milk and a bit of fruit puree for flavour

Lunch is like. ... half a cruskit with a bit of something on it, a peice of cheese, maybe a taste of what Im having for lunch, she has some fruit like a mashed banana, or maybe those goulbourn fruit tubs mashed with farex to thicken, and she has yoghurt.
Occasionally she'll have pasta for lunch instead of fruit and yoghurt

Dinner is always meat an vegies, sometimes our meal or something Ive frozen, sometimes a chicken an rice dish.

She only drinks water at meal times, then 3 bottles a day, morning tea, afternoon tea and bedtime.

Yesterday I gave her stawberry cows milk (just a taste as I bought a carton) and she LOVED that.

When is everyone going to wean to cows milk from formula (or breast if you are discontinuing)? and how do you go about it etc?
Then once they are onto cows milk and over 1 year old, do you give them the milk at meals? or as snacks? ugh the next phase - just as you get a good feeding routine, it shifts and something new happens.

ANNNYWAYS, in other news I was thinking of putting Charlotte in child care 1 day a week.. not so muhc that I want a break, but moreso for her, she doesnt get much contact with other kids and I cant see me having anymore for a good while so I want her to get some social interaction, and I think she'd adapt ok, but I need to do it soon, before she starts a new clingy phase you know? but she enjoys kids and IGNORES me when they are around.. even runs away from me lol she adores other children..
I have NO idea how to do this whole.. find a centre thing?? or how it all works or where to start??? hrmmm. any advice?

stg

14-05-2009, 13:05

Stg - no more lice? Quite possibly from your little brother, by the sounds of it. :hugs: for your situtation with your Mum's BF... he sounds completely dodgy to me, along with he son. Any sexually suggestive remark he made to you, whether it was a joke or not, is inappropriate IMO... your his GF's daughter, FFS. Sounds like your Mum would be better off without him... hope things work out.

No no more on her but im paranoid I do, i probably do I havent got around to getting checked, ill have to pick up some pyrenal foam.

With mum she tells me she knows she has to leave him but she.. isnt. I dunno. Im not going near the place while he is there

mosac

14-05-2009, 14:32

A lady at swimming yesterday goes 'Oh my gosh, aren't you a tiny little thing!' I thought she'd caught up to most other bubs.... what do you reckon Babywez, K8y, MOS? I know she has small features, but I think she's pretty boofy now, lol.
.....
Glad DP appreciated the underwear, lol. You may have inspired me to go out and get something nice... all my underwear is so old and blegh. I find it hard to jusify spending $ on it though... but I'm sure DP won't mind when you put it like that :laughing: May help the TTC, lol.
And TOTU :hugs: It's only like 2 weeks to June now babe, it won't be long til you only have to see them at Christmas and family gatherings. How silly of them just yelling at him with the heater, I'd be fuming at that too. I'd say get some sort of fencing to put around it maybe? You can't tell a 1year old not to go to a shiney thing; of course that's going to be the first thing they want to touch!

Yeah I said the same thing. The MIL said to me "He just goes back to it ALL THE TIME" to which I replied "Look - It's all shiny and bright red - Of COURSE he's going to want to touch it!". Duh...

And I didn't think Khirra was any smaller than the rest of the bubs. She looks small when she's on her feet and almost walking because to me, she's young to be walking so seeing how far ahead she is makes her seem small for her age... but she's not as old as you'd think. Get me? I don't. lol!

And BB maybe you can manage a trip to Brissy and claim it back on tax as a business expense? Think 2 parties will make enough to cover costs?! lol

:laughing: K8y... just read your 'idiotic flapping turkey' line again, lol... ahhh, amusing.

I too still laugh at some of k8y's comments. I must admit I've used "stick that in your pipe and smoke it" on a number of occasions. DH laughed the first time I used it and asked where I got that from. Where else?... BH! lol (given up trying to use the laughing smiley as I always have to go back and delete some!).

LOL!!!

When is everyone going to wean to cows milk from formula (or breast if you are discontinuing)? and how do you go about it etc?
Then once they are onto cows milk and over 1 year old, do you give them the milk at meals? or as snacks? ugh the next phase - just as you get a good feeding routine, it shifts and something new happens.

Sorry no advice re the CC but thanks for asking about the cow's milk. I've still been BF first thing in the morning (around 7am) and then again mid arvo (around 3-4pm) and then before bedtime (7pm). I think first I'm going to start feeding him his brekky earlier and dropping that morning feed and I'll give him a bottle of milk for his arvo meal. I'm still going to hold onto the bedtime one until after we're in the unit. Not sure why... I like it and so does he so I might just go a little past the 12 months. I too would love to TTC soon though so will drop it completely in the next few months.

I must say BF has been amazing for me. I know it's not for everyone but it's been a really nice bonding experience for the both of us. I think it's helped me stay sane with the IL's too because when I want some alone time, I use it as an excuse. It's also come in handy when trying to settle him which I know isn't very good but like around lunch time today I was out and he was crying and sobbing. There's something seriously wrong with him. No fever overnight last night but he was very whingy still. Also no runny poos since the other day when we had 5 in one day. But today he didn't eat much lunch and wouldn't stop crying. So I took him into the parent's room in Myer and gave him a BF. It's the first time in ages he's had a BF in the middle of the day but it did the trick and he went to sleep afterwards. It was nice to be able to sooth him with the breast even if I did get some sideways looks from 2 other mums in there. :rolleyes:

I have gotten to the point where I am very self conscious of BF Sam in public. I feel I'm being watched and I can sense sometimes other mothers trying to suss out how old he is to still be BF. I also admit I am a little paranoid so may be making more out of it. I felt soooo happy the other day when I saw a lady BF her boy and then put a tub of solids in the microwave for him. I thought "Thank god another mum who's BF a kid old enough for solids too!".

Tiggles, I won't be much help with the stove/oven stuff but in our house in Noosa we had the BEST ones. Will try and suss out what brand they were in a sec and will re-post if I figure it out. We had gas bottles too and they lasted about 9 months each which is ages. They were stainless steel to match the dishwasher, range hood and everything else and looked amazing if I used a bit of that stainless steel spray on them. Probably not the best option with toddlers around but I really love the way SS looks when it's nice and clean.

We have an old cr@ppy cook top and oven in the unit which I want replaced. But I guess we'll have to wait until tax return time or maybe we might get new ones when we're old enough to retire... with no pension! Or maybe I should get a job for 1 day a week before I fall PG so I'll be eligible for the paid maternity leave... lol lol lol lol lol (no limit to the "lol's" I can use!).

stg

14-05-2009, 14:38

I was just watching Charlotte play outside (which she LOVES)

She has perfected walking and is running now. She was running down a little hill and didnt even fall at the bottom! Ohh my little baby is growing into a little girl! Its so hard to believe!

bonbon

14-05-2009, 15:56

STg I cant believe your little girl can run! Let alone walk, she is a fast little developer!
And I think its a great idea to put her in cc just for socialising - or maybe you could take her to a playgroup a few mornings a week, or something like that?

MOS - you said ppl were looking at your strange when you were bf Sam? What the? Hes not like 8 years old. Its weird, cos BF is recommended till they are at LEAST 12 months or something? I was reading on some other forum that a lady had a new baby and it has caused her 8 yr old to want the boob again, and this lady was seriously considering offering it to her. Then i think you could expect ppl to stare. But Sam is like 10ish months!?
I dont know what to do about weaning. I love bf and so does Maddie so I dont know what or when to do it. Will prob wait until 12months and then do the avo feed with a bottle, like half cows milk and half formula to get her used to it . It will be good to have a bottle for that, cos she doesnt bf well in public, too busy sticky beaking around, and causes me to flash! So would be good to be able to give her a bottle in the pram or something.

Babywez - re the blues, keep your chin up and like the others have said, you have been thru heaps so no wonder. And maybe it is time to get a part time job, even if it is a few hours a week? You will get to have adult conversation, change of scene and the extra money too ! Its so easy to get stuck in a rut being at home and doing all the same stuff, and even more so if you have a teething grizzly non sleeping bubba!

Been looking at hiring at little jumpy castle for Maddies bday. Cos there will be kids of all diff ages so gotta have something to keep the older ones entertained. They are so exxy!! Anyone got any other ideas??

:wave:Meegzz, welcome! Your Hunter sounds like Maddie - full one! Like she has ants in her pants! But i wouldnt have her any other way!! hahha

I really should be doing some things, but its nice to just sit and chill. Maddie is asleep and Im just having a yummy chick and veg pie.

Daisy Boo

14-05-2009, 16:21

Had my scan this morning & everything is great! No sign of any of the problems that made Chais come early. I'm so excited to think it's very possible I'll get to term. Go back in 2 weeks for my next one.

That's wonderful news. What a relief.

Daisy Boo - I know you've mentioned it hun, but what are you doing for work again? How does the day from home work? Great that you can do it like that though!! How's Michael (and you) going with the CC?

Hey hun - I work at a large Telco. So you can guess which one. Working from home is wonderful. Mon-Wed is stressful and then Thursday is just so calm.
CC is not going too well for Michael. He is currently on a hunger and sleep strike with the carer. He refuses everytime she tries to feed him by swiping her hand away. So Kirilly is feeding him. Do you believe it? My 2 year old is feeding him. I should pay her instead. But it should get better. At least I didn't get the call to pick him up at 10am this week.

ANNNYWAYS, in other news I was thinking of putting Charlotte in child care 1 day a week.. not so muhc that I want a break, but moreso for her, she doesnt get much contact with other kids and I cant see me having anymore for a good while so I want her to get some social interaction, and I think she'd adapt ok, but I need to do it soon, before she starts a new clingy phase you know? but she enjoys kids and IGNORES me when they are around.. even runs away from me lol she adores other children..
I have NO idea how to do this whole.. find a centre thing?? or how it all works or where to start??? hrmmm. any advice?

The way I started looking for CC is through our local council website. They have all the council run CC listed and Family Day care. Another very good website is Care for Kids. You put in your suburb and it gives you all the CC in your areas, their costs and availability.
Just be aware it is harder to get a child in under 2 than any other age.
And they say 1 day is really hard for a child to adjust.

Been looking at hiring at little jumpy castle for Maddies bday. Cos there will be kids of all diff ages so gotta have something to keep the older ones entertained. They are so exxy!! Anyone got any other ideas??

yes I looked into it too. Very expensive. I've decided to get a pinata instead. It goes with my jungle theme.