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bootiful

07-09-2009, 15:34

YAY a post... I say I think I see a post. Hope you didn't clean too much over the weekend Angel. haha RE DH sleeping and eating... my DH would of done the same thing if he was home. :( I'm feeling like a single mumma lately. DH has been working non stop... I feel for you EF hope your enjoying your time with DH. Hope everyone is well.

Oats x

Hiya I did clean a bit but did most of it today, cleaned behind the fridge and OMG I haven't seen that much dust in ages. There were a few toys under there too. Sorry to hear that DH was at work. Sign of the times when partners are away more than they are home for work.

Hi Y'all,

Thanks for starting the new thread AB. Glad your girls are well and keeping you busy.

WO - such a shame that DH had to work yesterday. I used to hate it when my DH used to work 28 days straight. Thankfully this stopped in May and we are back to having Sundays together. I really feel for EF but I bet she's having a ball with Josh home now.

Not much from us really. DH enjoyed his first Aussie Fathers Day (he got 2 this year because we were in UK on their Fathers Day). O bought him the Bourne Trilogy to say thank you for being the best Daddy in the world and we spent the day on the Gold Coast. It was lovely down there. O was all togged out in his Budgee Smugglers and spent the entire time eating sand! I found sand in every crevice when it came to bath time last night! He was shattered when he got home and fell asleep as soon as he lay down. We had fish and chips and then walked off 2 of the chips by going up and down the beach.

Sounds like you had a great father's day, fish and chips on the beach would of be lovely if it was nice weather here but far too windy.

everyone

Hope everyone had a great FATHERS DAY and that you all spoilt you men My DH did his usual and invited 15 people over for an impromptu BBQ .. WHich is great as he does all the cooking .. I bought him his usual mug (a tradition i started for his first Fathers Day with an ultrasound pic of DS). THis year it had DD on it too (last year was her ultrasound)...
He also got a BOSE docking station for his Ipod.

As for DD, she had her first modelling job yesterday. I only did it coz we got to keep the clothes and the photos - I know of the photographer and LOVE his photos..so was happy for her to do it :)

Went to the doc for a check up last week and all s good with her.

8kgs
73cms (she is TALL)

So we are VERY VERY happy as this shows the medication is doing what it is supposed to do.

She is crawling but much prefers to stand up which is so tiring as it means she is constantly on me - pulling herself up. The cat is also not a fan of the crawling child that chases her...Less than impressed actually.

DS is good ... no stitches for 2 weeks which I think is a great result :laughing: We have been toilet training and I think we are almost there. He did really well for the first few days and then decided he didnt really like the potty .. but we are heading in the right directon. Amazing what he will do for dinosaur candy..

:hugs: and hugs to all .. ANd if anyone who hasnt already ... wants to add me to facebook - PM me.. I think I have most of you. ALthough I forget who is who as I know you BH names :)

Congrats on the modeling. I'm actually thinking of finding somewhere for my 2 to go but there are not a lot of choices in Perth and there are some really dodgy ones too that just take ya money and give you no work. I think if I can get the kids some money for their future then why not.

The kids bout DH a mug too with a photo collage on it. He has everything else so though it would be good for him to have the kids @ work with him when he has a cuppa :D

Anyhoo, Nic kept us up again last night, more nappy rash (damn those teeth). Her top 2 teeth are coming through and its making her very irritable and not even panadol is working at times. She has just gone down for her midday nap so I'm gonna go watch Peppa Pig and play with Steph.

Ciao xox

wildoats

07-09-2009, 15:43

Good to hear from some of you. I had a pretty bad weekend. I think it all juast got a little bit much. I just felt really alone. DH working so much (which isn't something new), having no family around, I just felt really isolated and... ah well enough of that! DH just got home now so that is good :) and it could be worse!

Hi Y'all,

Thanks for starting the new thread AB. Glad your girls are well and keeping you busy.

WO - such a shame that DH had to work yesterday. I used to hate it when my DH used to work 28 days straight. Thankfully this stopped in May and we are back to having Sundays together. I really feel for EF but I bet she's having a ball with Josh home now.

Not much from us really. DH enjoyed his first Aussie Fathers Day (he got 2 this year because we were in UK on their Fathers Day). O bought him the Bourne Trilogy to say thank you for being the best Daddy in the world and we spent the day on the Gold Coast. It was lovely down there. O was all togged out in his Budgee Smugglers and spent the entire time eating sand! I found sand in every crevice when it came to bath time last night! He was shattered when he got home and fell asleep as soon as he lay down. We had fish and chips and then walked off 2 of the chips by going up and down the beach.

Other than that, not much!

Hope you and your families are well.

Brum,
Glad you had a good day at the beach. How did the docs go?

- PM me.. I think I have most of you. ALthough I forget who is who as I know you BH names :)

Haha I know everyone now... but I admit at first I had to write everyones name down next to their bubhub name :laughing: *taps head* up hear for thinking lol

Well done on the potty training! YAY! And the photo job!

bootiful

07-09-2009, 17:04

Haha I know everyone now... but I admit at first I had to write everyones name down next to their bubhub name :laughing: *taps head* up hear for thinking lol
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:laughing: i did that too in the back of my diary - along with everyone's due dates and whether they knew it was a boy or girl..oh and where they lived too :D

I have a question to ask all you lovely mummys....

Nic is not wanting to eat much (well according to most bubs her age) and is still wanting a feed over night..or 2 if she is teething. So...my questions to you all are...

1) How many feed bf or formula is bubs having atm?
2) Is bubs still feeding over night if bf?
2) How much solids is bubs having?

Just wondering of those who are still bf what is bubs routine for feeds. And for everyone, what is your meal plan like. Im trying to give Nic a bit of everything and esp what we eat. She doesn't really like pureed food unless its in the rafferty's pouch (yes I have refilled them...PITA:hair:) she prefers finger foods but just mushes them up and makes a huge mess with little if any getting in her mouth. So, Im still stuck trying to get her to eat.

I do a breastfeed before giving her solids, usually bout 1/2hr before. It should be easier being I have done this all before but Steph was on formula @ 3.5months and I did the safe (1st time mum) thing and gave her pureed from 4-6 months ...this time I started Nic after 6 months as she wasn't interested.

Cordelia

07-09-2009, 18:23

Hey everyone,

I hope you are all going ,arvellously well and enjoying this grabby dribbly messy age!!!

it's been a while - i keep starting to write messages then close the window coz i just feel so drained and guilt infested... :( I'm sorry to mislead you - it's not serious at all with Daniel - just bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections and conjuctivitis. Just he hasnt' been getting better and i've been going to do the doctor's every 2nd day. No sleep, lots of screaming (which is highly unusual) :( and to top it off DD is just so unbelievably difficult, (i'm guessing cz D is getting all the attention) we're into week 3 now :crying:

soooo.. no sleep and organising a big event for this w/e and can't bellieve how self pitying i'm being!! Sorry :(

DH just got home so i'll come back for personals later on tonight!

Shell31

07-09-2009, 19:25

Ohhh Here you all are... :o I was a little lose there for awhile.. Shocker !!!

Brum.. Got the parcel today. Thank you so very much I'll let you know how it goes.. I really appreciate you thinking of Daisy.. well Oakleigh I should say as he was the young lad who sent her such a beautiful card in there... :hugs: Your the best SMS buddy ever :D. So glad DH had a great fathers day. I love those relaxed special times when you just enjoy the beach & a simple take away meal.

Cordelia - I'm hearing you. My Brookie is always sick. She had the vomiting bug again the other day. Thankfully nobody else came down with it but with this many children in our house who go to 2 different schools & a daycare it's one illness after the other. Aaron tends to get sick easily too so yeh.. Im with you.. its very frustrating & lonely. I hope little D picks up soon & that DD settles down too. Nothing is more draining the sickness & you feel so bad because you put up with it all for a few days then your patience thins & you feel guilty for even thinking oh hurry up & get better already :rolleyes:

AB - Hi there.. Daisy is formula fed since 4.5month & she has 4 bottles a day with 3 meals a day & water from her sippy cup in between. If she seems hungry outside those 3 meals a day I might offer her a small bottle. Her bottles are 150-200mls each. Daisy also has a terrible nappy rash at the moment so I'm guessing more teeth must be coming.. well her 2nd one lol.. She actually ends up with a bleeding bottom & it seeps. This happened with her first tooth & was horrible to clear up. Long drawn out process. Even so she is such a little trooper & barely complained about it.. Hope N is better soon.

WO - I'm so sorry you didn't have a good weekend.. Times like that I wish we lived a little closer & could support each other in person. I know what its like to have a husband that works long dodgy hours. It can be very very lonely. Big hugs to you. Do you go to a playgroup or mothers group of any sort? I know you study your butt off but I think something like that would be really good for you both. Get out & about together for one morning a week & talk to some other Mum's. Look into it.. The studying can be put off for one morning a week surely.

Fugly - YAY for DD crawling & DS toilet training. We are encouraging Theo to toilet train but not pressing the issue until its a little warmer here & he's able to run around in knickers only. He does love his knickers though & wants to put them on all the time but he like your DS doesn't like the potty or the toilet. Have you got any tips for me or any idea's? I've only ever toilet trained girls lol. Glad you've had a fortnight free of stitches & really really glad to her DD is well and blossuming.

Well I'm so sorry I can't do any more personals. Big hugs to everyone I've missed. Its taken me forever to post this ****y post in between putting girls to bed lol.. Aaron's on nightshift tonight so he'll be taking off soon & I want to sit with him awhile before he goes.. Love to you all...

Rachelle x

earthfairy

07-09-2009, 20:18

:wave: Oi Chickens...

What's happening....cant stay, have DH home ;) (got home yesterday) but just wanted to stick my pink head in & say a big fat hello & send some rasberries on the tummies for all the beautiful babies in our thread...

Hope all your DH/DP's (and your dads too!) had a wonderful day yesterday...

Will be in again soon for another essay of a post..

Luff you all,
EF x
:hugs:

PS: Thread has been stickied :D

Brumington301

08-09-2009, 09:05

Lovely to hear from all of you. Glad everyone is doing well.

EF - Hope you're enjoying time with DH ;)! I bet you're loving every moment. Those times together must be so special for all of you. It must melt your heart to see him with Poppy. Anyway, enjoy....

Shell - you're more than welcome for the baby cocaine. Now you can see why I was surprised to get it through customs with no trouble at all! I hope it works for Daisy. It made me really sad to hear how bad her nappy rash gets while she's teething - poor little girl. She's such a good girl for not complaining. Bless her little heart.

Cords - :hugs: have one of these. I hope you're OK. I'm glad it is nothing too serious with Daniel but with the list of ailments the poor little mite is having it must be so tiring for the both of you. I hope he gets better really soon. In the meantime, a big hug and kiss from O to D coming your way.... Enjoy your big event. What are you doing? Have you told us before and I've forgotten? My bad.

AB - here's our routine for your info. O is both formula and BF so not sure how much help I will be. When you see EBM bottle read 'Brum forces her son to drink 40ml cause that's all she can get into him before he starts to chuck a wobbly.!!! :laughing:

6/7am - wake and BF in bed for 20-30 mins. O comes back to the boob when he feels like it and we play and just relax in bed.

8am - solids. Usually Raffertys Garden Brekkie cereal with pureed fruit and hidden EBM (ha!).

10am - BF for 5-10 mins followed by EBM followed by formula (usually 150ml-200ml) followed by bed.

12pm - wake and play.

1.30/2pm - BF (5-10 mins), EBM followed by formula (150ml-200ml) followed by solids and water from sippy cup.

3pm - sleep

4/4.30pm - wake and play

5.30pm - BF (5-10 mins), EBM followed by formula (150ml-200ml) followed by solids and water from sippy cup.

6.15pm - Bath

7pm - bed.

As you can see from this my little independent man does not fit into the classic eat/play/sleep routine and doesn't sleep enough during the day but I figure if he's not screaming for his lack of sleep and is sleeping through the night, who am I to complain?

It would be great to hear others routines too.

As for the solids bit - O is really struggling to eat anything that has any type of lump in it. I puree all his food ATM but will try again with more 'solid' food in a few weeks.

WO - :hugs: one of these for you too. We all have our bad times but when DH is not around for a quick cuddle and chat it must be so much harder. I do know what it is like for DH to work weird hours. My DH used to work away for 28 days at a time followed by 7 days at home. When I was about 4 months pg I cracked the sh1ts and moved to Brissie to be closer to him. I can't imagine how hard it would be to have DH away now I have O.

Fugs - well done for getting DD into the modelling. Will you post some pictures on FB for us all to gawk at?

AFM - well, not much again. Just to let you know about the docs (thanks for asking WO). All a bit weird really and I've been a bit down about it but can't really worry until I know more. Basically, the cyst is still there, it hasn't got any bigger or changed much at all. Supposedly it can contain all sorts of material including hair and teeth (WTF? I'm no bloody cannibal :laughing:). Anyway, I kind of went there very blase thinking at worst they might have to laser it at a later date but the doc I spoke with immediately after said that my IVF doctor might want to remove the ovary :(. I'm not sure why and won't really know any more until I go to the IVF doctor so will have to wait until then. It is hard enough for us to conceive without one less ovary so I'm pretty gutted about it to tell you the truth. I have promised myself not to worry about things I can't change and perhaps things that won't even happen. I will deal with it when I know more.

Fathers Day was a very stark reminder of the horrible stuff going on with my parents ATM. So, all in all, I'm feeling pretty low. I'm pretending all is good when really it isn't. Perhaps some time to spoil myself is much needed.

OK - so if I've depressed everyone enough, I'll go. Byeee!

bootiful

08-09-2009, 10:46

AB - here's our routine for your info. O is both formula and BF so not sure how much help I will be. When you see EBM bottle read 'Brum forces her son to drink 40ml cause that's all she can get into him before he starts to chuck a wobbly.!!! :laughing:

6/7am - wake and BF in bed for 20-30 mins. O comes back to the boob when he feels like it and we play and just relax in bed.

8am - solids. Usually Raffertys Garden Brekkie cereal with pureed fruit and hidden EBM (ha!).

10am - BF for 5-10 mins followed by EBM followed by formula (usually 150ml-200ml) followed by bed.

12pm - wake and play.

1.30/2pm - BF (5-10 mins), EBM followed by formula (150ml-200ml) followed by solids and water from sippy cup.

3pm - sleep

4/4.30pm - wake and play

5.30pm - BF (5-10 mins), EBM followed by formula (150ml-200ml) followed by solids and water from sippy cup.

6.15pm - Bath

7pm - bed.

As you can see from this my little independent man does not fit into the classic eat/play/sleep routine and doesn't sleep enough during the day but I figure if he's not screaming for his lack of sleep and is sleeping through the night, who am I to complain?

It would be great to hear others routines too.

As for the solids bit - O is really struggling to eat anything that has any type of lump in it. I puree all his food ATM but will try again with more 'solid' food in a few weeks.

thanks heaps for that hun, he seems do be doing pretty well.

Here is our routine of late (it does vary greatly depending on her moods).

6/7am - wakes up 5-10min BF if wanted
8am - breakfast - toast/porridge/fruit
9/10am - Nap (30-45mins) lately can be up to an hour
playtime
12pm - lunch time - usually finger foods
2/3pm - Nap - anywhere between 1-3hrs
playtime
5pm - Nap if tired for 20 mins
5.30pm - Dinner - whatever we are eating usually
6.15pm - Bath
6.45pm - boob then she usually falls asleep
7.00pm - Bed - she can wake up 3-5 times
9/10pm - wakes up, nappy change, boob is really hyper, bed
1-4am - wakes up all hyper, nappy change, and boob

she has gone from a really good baby that slept 10-14hrs a night to one that wakes up hyper wanting to play every few hours. I try not to give her boob but most times I do as it is the only way to calm her. if i try shoosh her and rock her back to sleep she scratches my face, squeals and starts rocking back and forth.

With her food, I usually give her whatever we are eating and puree parts and leave some lumpy. She doesn't like all puree but with lumpy makes a huge mess :hair:

AFM - well, not much again. Just to let you know about the docs (thanks for asking WO). All a bit weird really and I've been a bit down about it but can't really worry until I know more. Basically, the cyst is still there, it hasn't got any bigger or changed much at all. Supposedly it can contain all sorts of material including hair and teeth (WTF? I'm no bloody cannibal :laughing:). Anyway, I kind of went there very blase thinking at worst they might have to laser it at a later date but the doc I spoke with immediately after said that my IVF doctor might want to remove the ovary :(. I'm not sure why and won't really know any more until I go to the IVF doctor so will have to wait until then. It is hard enough for us to conceive without one less ovary so I'm pretty gutted about it to tell you the truth. I have promised myself not to worry about things I can't change and perhaps things that won't even happen. I will deal with it when I know more.

Fathers Day was a very stark reminder of the horrible stuff going on with my parents ATM. So, all in all, I'm feeling pretty low. I'm pretending all is good when really it isn't. Perhaps some time to spoil myself is much needed.

OK - so if I've depressed everyone enough, I'll go. Byeee!

Sorry to hear bout your cyst on your ovary...i have actually seen this before on a few medical shows. I can tell you more if you like, but it is a bit much to put on BH if you don't wanna know bout it. :hugs:

Father's Day can be very hard for those without fathers or parents that are not getting along. I am very lucky that I have an extremely close relationship with my dad, but even he was odd on fathers day (missing his dad) and was quite depressed.

Feel free to get out your feelings on BH anytime, that's what we are here for.

I hope you feel better today :sunshine:

Cordelia

08-09-2009, 11:02

thanks everyone! it's a new day :) (again hehe) so far the day is ok and DD has only thrown one tantrum. She is now happily watching thomas the tank engine - thank goodness.

brum - i'm sorry to hear about your cyst. :hugs: I hope it all works out. Sounds like a really lovely family father's day :)

fugly - sounds like your kids are going great guns!!

Shell - thanks! what a long post - but no news about you!

routines - I LOVE hearing about other people's routines so i can do mine better. I know - strange fascination heheh...

mine:

6:00 or so: DS wakes up and comes into bed with us for a few extra winks and a bottle

7:30: DD gets up and comes into bed with us for a few extra winks - YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!

8:30: Breakfast. DS has a weetbix with formula

9:30: sleep

11:00: Bottle. We go out or he plays on the carpet.

12:00: Lunch. Pureed veges and some finger food

12:45: Sleep

3:00: Wakes up. Plays. bottle at some stage

4:30: Bold and the Beautiful time. (i use to feed him here when he was having an extra feed but usually he has one more aruond 3:30) [this needs a spot on the routine because it's just about my only sit time!! - oh except when i'm sitting here writing out my routine]

5:00: bath every 2-3 days

5:30: Dinner Time with family - has pureed food. Then eats some of our veges as finger food. Then has a dessert - yoghurt or baby custard.

6:00: Family Time

6:30: Bottle

7:00: Bed
Wakes up 1-3 times during the night for bottle.

Ahhh that sounds almost sane :)

Shell31

08-09-2009, 12:40

lol Cords @ sounds almost sane.. You sound heaps better today.. I find I'm almost normal in the mornings.. By nightime I'm a lunatic LOL.. well not really but I'm usually exhausted by night time & Aaron has been taking over the whole bath thing which is good.

Brum - My Mum had one of those cysts a few years back. Its called a dermoid cyst I think & yes they can have hair & teeth. Very unusual but believe me there are a million worse things that one can have. Just the same it's still scary. So big hugs to you. Yeh poor little Daisy has terrible nappy rash when she teeths. Worse then my other 3. She can be perfectly clear.. do a poo & when I go to change her it can be red roar & weeping :no: I'm always so careful to change her more often then is probably needed & don't use fragranced wipes etc. Believe it or not Bepanthon is what works best for her. Done nothing for Theo but works eventually for Daisy doo.

EF - YAY welcome home Josh. So glad you guys are all together again. I bet he notices the changes in Poppy when he's been away for stretches. Can you email photos & things to him while he is away?

AB - Daisy doesn't do lumps lol. She only last night managed really well with what we had, which was roast chicken, potato, sweet potato, carrot, peas, broccoli & cauly chopped up & then fork mashed. I mixed in some cooled boiled water to make it a little more runny but was really suprised she ate it so well.

Well I went to the park today with my neighbour & then to McDonalds for a kids treat. the weather is beautiful today & it makes me so happy to drive over the hill & see the water shimmery in the river & all the boats. We live in such a beautiful place. Can't wait for summer & daylight savings.. Beach bbq's, footy & shell collecting :o)

I'm really well. Loving working the one day a week & being with my babies the other days. I'm here for the girls before & after school. It's awesome.
I don't really have an exciting life lol.. I do something everyday but its not usually overly exciting lol. Just me going through the motions & being the best me I can be. I'm slowly making some changes in my life for my health & wellbeing which in turn benefits my family. It's not easy sometimes but I'm feeling positive & know that its a worthwhile cause :D

oh no.. there is a storm brewing & my clothes line is full.. better get that off before I sit down...

Love to you all
Rachelle xxx

bootiful

08-09-2009, 14:23

Wakes up 1-3 times during the night for bottle.

So nice (i think) to see Nic isn't the only one waking for feeds in the night. I have been told soooo many times that she should be sleeping right through 6pm-6am and she just won't.

I wish we had family time @ night :( Hubby leaves round 6am and gets home round 7.15pm most nights. Nic is usually in bed and Steph is ready for bed.

AB - Daisy doesn't do lumps lol. She only last night managed really well with what we had, which was roast chicken, potato, sweet potato, carrot, peas, broccoli & cauly chopped up & then fork mashed. I mixed in some cooled boiled water to make it a little more runny but was really suprised she ate it so well.

Shell where do you live ??? I want Daylight Savings too :hissy:

congrats on Daisy eating lots of dinner...Nic had heaps of curry chicken and rice last night, and then hijacked my leftovers for lunch :D both my kids just love curry.

On to another question - What is everyone feeding their bubs? I have recipe books, i have websites but I wanna know what your bubs like, and what your doing to make it interesting. I don't buy commercial baby food except the Rafferty's Garden and they are as a backup for when i go out.

Here are some that Nic likes.

* Grissbrei - semolina porridge
* Cheese Sandwich
* Curry Chicken & Rice/Faratas
* Creamy Chicken Pasta
* BBQ Chicken Wraps - she has it on a plate unwrapped
* Stewed fruit and vege - sometimes
* Salad vegetables - finger foods
* Meatloaf & Mash Potato

That will do for now, brain is hurting :p

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

08-09-2009, 15:20

Hi Everyone

Sorry ive been MIA for a bit, I have been reading along each day, but every time I have attempted to write something has happened and I have been rudely taken away from the computer.

So sorry to hear there are still some sickys around. I do hope they get better very soon!!!

WO - :hugs: Sorry you didnt have a great fathers day. Hope your feeling a little brighter this week. How is Miss Ayla??... Had to laugh about your comment Re: Facebook and remembering who is who, I have added everyones BH names as a list so I can always see who is who, not that I really need to now.

Cords - :hugs: to you too, I hope poor Daniel get better soon, he has had such a rough trot the past few weeks and I hope you get some more sleep really soon!!!

Shell - :wave: how is Miss Daisy?? and Theo and the girls? How is working going too?

EF - Thanks for popping in, nice to hear from you! Im so glad your DH got home for Fathers Day, it must be so great to have him there with you!! Hope your Poppy is well.

Brum - :laughing: that Daniel ate the sand too, im glad your had a lovely day down here at the beach. It was such a beautiful day for it!! Dont worry about O being funny with lumpy food, just keep trying he will get used to it! Marley was the same for ages, he'd gag or vomit, but I kept giving him tiny bits of thoes rice cakes and no he has the hang of it :). Im so sorry to hear that you are feeling low, I think you should definatly spoil yourself. Maybe you should comme down the coast and go for a massage at Q1, you could leave O with me while you had one, if you want to.

Angel - Sorry to hear your still having some issues with Nic. Its tough when they start to get a bit more independant. Our routine goes something like this.

5-6ish Wakes and plays in his cot
(I try to ignore him as much as possible till 6)
6 Up, into our bed for bottle (200mls)
6.30 plays in bed with Daddy while Mummy gets coffee for Daddy and Mummy which we have in bed.
7 Breakfast - Cereal or porriage with either mashed apple or pear
7.30- Play
8/8.30 Bed (sleeps 1-2hrs)
10 Wakes Bottle(150mls) (Sometimes then go out)
11.30-12 Lunch Fruit or yoghurt or both
12-1 Bed (depends when wakes from previous sleep) (sleeps 1-2hrs)
1.30-2 Wakes
2 Bottle (150mls)
2.30-4 Play or go out
4 Dinner - Mashed veges with pasta/rice or chicken
4.15-4.30 Bed (sleeps 40-45mins)
5.00 - 5.15 Wakes
5.30 Bath
6.00 Bottle (200mls)
6.30 Bed (was sleeping through but since going away has been crying around 10 and sometimes 4.30 for dummy)

With Nic waking hyper in the night have you tried just leaving her to play on her own and then when she gets cranky to resettle her?? Not sure if I mentioned it before, but Marley was doing the same thing for ages, having a party, yelling, squeeling, blowing rasberrys etc and the only way I ended up getting him out of it was to just leave him do it and then when he started to cry (which was anywhere between 30min-1hr later) I would then go in and resettle him quickly, If i stayed in his room to long he would think it was time to get up, so I mostly just plugged the dummy back in and walked away without talking to him. Hope that helps. Oh and on the food front there are great ideas and receipies on the wholesome baby food.com website http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/solidfood6to8montholdbaby.htm

AFM - Well I still have a lazy boy, but its ok, im sure he will get moving when he really wants to!! My MIL is driving me mad with it though cause she is positive that he is not going to crawl and the he will just start walking, so everytime she sees him she holds him under his armpits and makes him walk. :hair: Anyway we ended up having a nice fathers day. It didnt start out well, Dh woke with a really sore neck and so he was CRANKY!! i sent him back to bed after some panadol and voltaren, he had another sleep and then felt ok, so we went and got some KFC and went to the park. It was lovely!!

Well better be off, stoopid puzzles on my iphone are calling (im hooked)...

Chat soon
Sharne

PS. Hi everyone else I missed hope your all well. Tracy, Niki, M2M, BF, JustMum, and the rest of you (sorry cant think of anymore names right now)

wildoats

08-09-2009, 15:58

i did that too in the back of my diary - along with everyone's due dates and whether they knew it was a boy or girl..oh and where they lived too

I have a question to ask all you lovely mummys....

Nic is not wanting to eat much (well according to most bubs her age) and is still wanting a feed over night..or 2 if she is teething. So...my questions to you all are...

1) How many feed bf or formula is bubs having atm?
2) Is bubs still feeding over night if bf?
2) How much solids is bubs having?

Just wondering of those who are still bf what is bubs routine for feeds. And for everyone, what is your meal plan like. Im trying to give Nic a bit of everything and esp what we eat. She doesn't really like pureed food unless its in the rafferty's pouch (yes I have refilled them...PITA) she prefers finger foods but just mushes them up and makes a huge mess with little if any getting in her mouth. So, Im still stuck trying to get her to eat.

I do a breastfeed before giving her solids, usually bout 1/2hr before. It should be easier being I have done this all before but Steph was on formula @ 3.5months and I did the safe (1st time mum) thing and gave her pureed from 4-6 months ...this time I started Nic after 6 months as she wasn't interested.

Hey Angel,
I'm sorry you are having trouble with feeding Nic. Here is my routine. I hope it helps.

5.30am- Morning breastfeed. Then back to sleep.

8.00am - Awake and solids. I give Ayla Farex with fruit. Water in a cup.

8.30am - 10.30am - Play or we go for a walk with our dog or go for a walk to the shops. Offer water.

10.30am - Breastfeed. And then off to bed.

1.00pm- Wakes. Offer water.

1.00pm-1.30pm- Plays to playpen while I get lunch ready.

1.30pm- Lunch. I make my own food. I freeze a weeks worth... and it is usually a mixture of Spinich, Sweet potato, Carrot, Zucchini, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Red Lentils, Rice... Sometimes I add meat if DH has cooked some the night before. Usually it is 1/2 - 1 cup of food. Sometimes a few tablespoons of yogurt after. Water is offered. Ayla likes to drink lots of water during her meal. Don't know if this is a good thing?

2.30pm- Play. Usually I run around like a mad person trying to get things done lol. I'm lucky in that Ayla is happy playing by herself. I constantly check on her though.

3.30pm- Breastfeed and then to bed.

5.00pm- Wakes. Water is offered. And then play.

6.00pm- Dinner. Same as lunch.

7.00pm- Play.

8.00pm- Bath. Breastfeed. Story and then bed... Ayla sleeps throughout the night.

Breastfeeding takes me 10-15 min. Before each time she goes to bed I read a short story. I am thinking to cut out a breastfeed, therefore I will only be breastfeeding three times throughout the day.

I think part of the success of my routine is because I'm consistant.

Angel my nurse told me when Ayla was five months to stop night feeding. She said they just do not need it. When Ayla woke I tried other things to get her back to sleep. It is hard to do because they smell your breastmilk and want only that. Nic will eventually get the picture that the "milkbar" is not in operation anymore at night - so to speak. I hope that helps you. I think for me I just needed someone to say it was OK to stop the feeding at night. Our babies are not newborns anymore...:crying: I can't believe how fast they grow!

it's been a while - i keep starting to write messages then close the window coz i just feel so drained and guilt infested... I'm sorry to mislead you - it's not serious at all with Daniel - just bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections and conjuctivitis. Just he hasnt' been getting better and i've been going to do the doctor's every 2nd day. No sleep, lots of screaming (which is highly unusual) and to top it off DD is just so unbelievably difficult, (i'm guessing cz D is getting all the attention) we're into week 3 now

Cord,

That is serious. I had massive panic attacks when Ayla was ill... and they found nothing wrong with her. That is a lot of illness, poor Daniel. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate :hugs: to you.

Fathers Day was a very stark reminder of the horrible stuff going on with my parents ATM. So, all in all, I'm feeling pretty low. I'm pretending all is good when really it isn't. Perhaps some time to spoil myself is much needed.

Brum,

I'm sorry you didn't have such a good fathers day :hugs:.

I have never heard of a cyst containing teeth! Well you learn something new everyday. I'm sure it is a scary thing to have. I have been thinking of you and hoping all went well with the Doctor... a good thing it hasn't gotton any bigger. Keep us in the loop OK. I hope you feel better soon.

PS that pic on FB that you posted recently with you and O is gorgeous! Such a beautiful photo!

I'm slowly making some changes in my life for my health & wellbeing which in turn benefits my family. It's not easy sometimes but I'm feeling positive & know that its a worthwhile cause

Shell,

Firstly, thank you for your kindness in regards to DH working so much. It just got a little bit much... My DH shiefts are either 2am, 10am, 4.30pm, or 10.30pm starts. I'm lucky in that they are only six hour shiefts... but when you finish at 10.30pm then get up at 2.00am again to go to work it really does not seem six hour shiefts lol.

I do have a mothers group. But they have all gone back to work and honestly they were a little *****y (god I hope their not on here lol). I have just joined the local Libary mothers group so I will see if they are better. I try to make the time to see other mums for Ayla's sake... but yeah can be hard with study and that bloody FarmVille....

Oh OH a FarmTown question. How do you buy more land? And how do you get your vegie plots (is that what you call them?lol) closer together... Oh god DH thinks I have IA (internet addiction lol).

I hope Daisy's nappy rash gets better. Ayla has never had it (touch wood) Poor little girl.

Well done with making changes for your health and wellbeing. It is so important to look after ourselves, being the busy mums we are. If we are not well we can't look after our children as well as we could. Well done Shell. I'm thinking of joining a self esteem class in Sydney. My module at the moment is on self-esteem and it's just fasinating reading... I have really low self-esteem that needs to be addressed. So hats of to you Shell.

What's happening....cant stay, have DH home (got home yesterday) but just wanted to stick my pink head in & say a big fat hello & send some rasberries on the tummies for all the beautiful babies in our thread...

:hugs:Hugs to you too! Hope your enjoying your time with DH!

I will try to get on here later to talk a bit about Ayla and myself. Have to go and Harvest... and study...

Love to everyone, Tracy (do you have fb?), Sharne, Kaz, Didi, MTM, Sheree, JM, MIW, Fug...

Love Oats x

wildoats

08-09-2009, 16:03

Sharne, we always post at the same time lol. I'm glad you had a good Fathers Day. Sorry DH is not feeling the best... espec on Fathers DAY! Oh MIL... mmm that is a bad thing to do! Have to go but wanted to say HI! :wave:... glad I made you laugh!

bootiful

08-09-2009, 18:25

With Nic waking hyper in the night have you tried just leaving her to play on her own and then when she gets cranky to resettle her?? Not sure if I mentioned it before, but Marley was doing the same thing for ages, having a party, yelling, squeeling, blowing rasberrys etc and the only way I ended up getting him out of it was to just leave him do it and then when he started to cry (which was anywhere between 30min-1hr later) I would then go in and resettle him quickly, If i stayed in his room to long he would think it was time to get up, so I mostly just plugged the dummy back in and walked away without talking to him. Hope that helps.

I have left her but she gets cranky most times after about 5 mins, then when i pick her up she starts trying to eat my face off..and im not joking...then my boobs start tingling and i get let down :( I will try ignore her for a bit long now. Nic doesn't take a dummy so ill try sing her to sleep instead. Ill let you know how i go.

Water is offered. Ayla likes to drink lots of water during her meal. Don't know if this is a good thing?

Angel my nurse told me when Ayla was five months to stop night feeding. She said they just do not need it. When Ayla woke I tried other things to get her back to sleep. It is hard to do because they smell your breastmilk and want only that. Nic will eventually get the picture that the "milkbar" is not in operation anymore at night - so to speak. I hope that helps you. I think for me I just needed someone to say it was OK to stop the feeding at night. Our babies are not newborns anymore...:crying: I can't believe how fast they grow!

Nic likes water too, both my kids do thank god. I don't see how they can have too much at this age, it helps keep them hydrated and poos soft. Ill try cut out the night feed, don't like my chances though esp cause i think she is getting both front top teeth atm and is having a growth spurt..she has bf every hour today and drinking heaps.

Cord,

That is serious. I had massive panic attacks when Ayla was ill... and they found nothing wrong with her. That is a lot of illness, poor Daniel. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate :hugs: to you.

Brum,

I'm sorry you didn't have such a good fathers day :hugs:.

I have never heard of a cyst containing teeth! Well you learn something new everyday. I'm sure it is a scary thing to have. I have been thinking of you and hoping all went well with the Doctor... a good thing it hasn't gotton any bigger. Keep us in the loop OK. I hope you feel better soon.

PS that pic on FB that you posted recently with you and O is gorgeous! Such a beautiful photo!

Shell,

Firstly, thank you for your kindness in regards to DH working so much. It just got a little bit much... My DH shiefts are either 2am, 10am, 4.30pm, or 10.30pm starts. I'm lucky in that they are only six hour shiefts... but when you finish at 10.30pm then get up at 2.00am again to go to work it really does not seem six hour shiefts lol.

I do have a mothers group. But they have all gone back to work and honestly they were a little *****y (god I hope their not on here lol). I have just joined the local Libary mothers group so I will see if they are better. I try to make the time to see other mums for Ayla's sake... but yeah can be hard with study and that bloody FarmVille....

Oh OH a FarmTown question. How do you buy more land? And how do you get your vegie plots (is that what you call them?lol) closer together... Oh god DH thinks I have IA (internet addiction lol).

I hope Daisy's nappy rash gets better. Ayla has never had it (touch wood) Poor little girl.

Well done with making changes for your health and wellbeing. It is so important to look after ourselves, being the busy mums we are. If we are not well we can't look after our children as well as we could. Well done Shell. I'm thinking of joining a self esteem class in Sydney. My module at the moment is on self-esteem and it's just fasinating reading... I have really low self-esteem that needs to be addressed. So hats of to you Shell.

:hugs:Hugs to you too! Hope your enjoying your time with DH!

I will try to get on here later to talk a bit about Ayla and myself. Have to go and Harvest... and study...

Love to everyone, Tracy (do you have fb?), Sharne, Kaz, Didi, MTM, Sheree, JM, MIW, Fug...

Love Oats x

kazarina

08-09-2009, 19:21

hey hey i am back lol first up hope everyones daddys had a great day nick enjoyed his ! first fd and all he was a bit chuffed with himself lol
cassie is good growing more everyday shes had a bit of a cold lately so we have had a bit of a whingy sooky baby lately.

angel-cassie did the same thing everytime she couldnt do something it ended up being most of the day being a huge tantrum
1, cassies taking about 3 and a half bottles of 240 mls formula shes starting to not want the 4th bottle at all and rarely wants to drink it. She has 3 meals a day if i feed her the cereal with the formula she has that insted of a bottle and will eat the whole lot as she preferes solids.
ah this is it roughly

7 wake up bottle /floor play
8:30 some breakky/ get dressed etc then play with mum
10 nap
11:30 bottle -floor time
12-lunch
more play time with mum/dad when he gets hom
3:00 bottle and nap( i also nap at this time lol i am hopeless)
5:30 dinner
6-6:30/bath
7:30 bottle and bed

brum~wow two fathers days! lucky man sounds like a great day at the beach! hmm i want fish and chips now sorry to hear bout all the other stuff happening keep us updated let us know your ok.the cyst with hair and teeth how does that happen ? lol

fugs~wow you are going to have a tall one there:) good to hear the docs appointment was all good.good to hear about the toilet training.. dinosaur candy who wouldnt...yum
ah i sent you a msg for the fb i can't remember who is on there and who isn't now and its confusing me and i feel bad for not remembering all the names eep

cordelia~oh no thats :( sick little boy .. well it has to settle down soon surely big hugs for you.

sharne- doesnt she know that all bubs do it when they want no need to jump to conclusions!ah family lol

ah all i have time for.

we havent had any pics for a while so i will put up a link want to see all the bubas!

oh please add me to fb if i dont have you already:D i want to keep in touch with you all.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27909&id=1152006700&l=2629ce89d6

cheers

karina.

honeydew

08-09-2009, 19:48

Hi girls :D

No time for personals as Packed to the Rafters is about to start :p but thought I'd add in our routine as well. This is VERY loose and I really had to think about it because I'm not really a clock watcher (except when it's nearing kiddie bed time LOL) so haven't really taken much notice of our routine before. I won't include Mason in it since he doesn't stick to a routine AT ALL. Anyway, here it is....

-Wake a million times through the night (though getting better)

6-6:30am both kids wake for the day

7:30am Bottle- 150ish mls (I leave it this long after her waking otherwise she doesn't take it at all)

8:30-9am Breakfast. Either baby rice cereal or baby muesli mixed with fresh fruit

9:30am Nap time. Will nap anywhere from 40 mins to 2 hours

11:30am Bottle 150-200mls

1:30pm Lunch- usually fresh fruit and yoghurt or homemade pureed apples & pears

2pm Nap

3:30pm Bottle- 150mls on a good day

5pm Dinner- homemade baby food (only meat she's had so far is chicken and tuna)

6:30pm ish Bottle- 100ml then bed time

I haven't included play time because basically any time other than eating or napping is play time for her. It's soooo good having an older toddler who will entertain the bub most of the day (under supervision of course!).

As for recipes, I have only done pureed vegies and added tuna occasionally, and I did one big batch of chicken mince & vegies in the slow cooker which made 16 potions- SO much cheaper than commercial baby food and a million times tastier! I've also started giving her some tomotoes and slightly cooked vegie sticks as finger food. Oh, and vegemite toast- her absolute fave!

OK gotta go watch my show. Will be back later with a proper post :wave:

Brumington301

09-09-2009, 10:27

Hi Peeps,

Sorry about yesterday - just feeling sorry for myself. :( I know I shouldn't. I'm not worried about the cyst at all - apparently they're really common and can cause no problems to my health at all, I suppose it just brings me to the reality of knowing how precious my little boy is and how much we wanted him and how much I'd love another baby and how difficult that process is going to be. The whole potential loss of an ovary I suppose added to the fear. I can't get upset about something that hasn't happened yet and hopefully never will. :fingerscrossed:

O's food - We're taking it really slowly here. He has only had the usual suspects of fruits and vegies plus chicken and beef so far (tried fish but he detested it!). I'm off to see my nurse on Monday and will probably progress from there onto dairy etc but will really be guided by her advice. All of it is pureed - he doesn't have finger food yet apart from some frozen grapes in one of those food mesh thingies which he sucks on. Sorry, not much help! I make all his meals myself but do have some Raffertys Garden pouches for when we're out and about. He has Raffertys for Brekkie too.

M2M - how was packed to the Rafters?! I'm the same as you with the bulk cooking thing. I find it much easier freezing in batches and getting it out the evening before to put in the fridge to defrost.

Kazarina - I don't think I have you on FB but will get on there now and write you a message. It's great to keep in touch on there I think cause the photos are all up to date.

WO - how're you going? Did you get to the library and how did it go?

Sharne - you are so sweet to offer to look after O while I had a massage! Perhaps we should get the men folk of our lives to do that and we could both go! MIL's :banghead: They drive you bl0ody crazy don't they? Luckily I got rid of mine but it does require a trip to UK! In all seriousness, she's wonderful when she's not living with us but I think when it comes to your babies they should just butt out.

Shell - yep, it's a Dermoid Cyst. What did they do to your mum to get rid of hers or did they get rid of it? Did she know where the hair and teeth came from cause I don't know about her but I can't remember the last time I ate a young child! :laughing:

Cords - how are you today? Hope you're OK. Your DD has great taste in Thomas! Not those awful skivy wearing weirdos....! How's Daniel? Hope he's getting better.

AB - thanks for your kind words. Like I said before I was just feeling sorry for myself. Reading your post about Nic chewing your face off reminds me of O when he's really hungry! It has also drawn me to the conclusion that I don't think my let down is happening any more and O is getting frustrated cause I feel the tingles when I express but not really when he's feeding directly.

Swimming/playgroups/other mummy and baby things - I really want to do this but I'm finding that they all seem to land right in the middle of O's morning nap time. Does anyone else find this? For me ATM it's much more important for him to get his sleep cause he is more likely to sleep in the morning than the afternoon and I've noticed if he doesn't get the morning one our entire day is thrown out. I do want him to interact with other kids though and I do want to meet other mummies myself. Hmmmmm. Do you reckon I should just go to at least one thing and deal with the consequences? O does not sleep while we're out cause he's nosy BTW!

I'm off to finish off O's lunch - he's having chicken with sweet potato and apple - yum!

Cordelia

09-09-2009, 12:00

brum - don't apologise! look at me whinging for nearly nothing :P
Daysleeps - grrr... i let D go to bed an hour late yesteryda for his afternoon sleep. he was too overtired and wouldn't go to sleep and then this morning he thought he'd try the same trick!! took me an hour to get him to sleep. and we have music class in 45 minutes so he has to sleep or we can't go. (no one likes a screaming tired baby!) they are becoming really fussy lately aren't they!!!!

Thanks for all the recipe ideas... we use a lot of rafferty's gardens, purees, and cooked veges for finger food.... I need to move it up a notch - just too lazy!!! Someone I know steams meat (pork chicken or whatever) with veges and then purees it up every night. so take out a bit of everything before you cook it your own way. Daniel also LOVES cooked pasta and toast.

wildoats

09-09-2009, 13:33

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to pop in to say that my mum's coming over today for about four days so won't log on to BH till prob Sunday or Monday.

Brum the Library mums and bubs club went really well and met some beautiful girls. And Ayla had a ball! Thank for asking!

Sharne, Marley is way too cute! Just saw some pics on FB.

Cords and MTM :wave:.

OK hope everyone has a good few days,

LOve Oats x

tracynben

09-09-2009, 13:51

ok i found the new thread, i kept wondering why no one was posting on the other one and realised it was september and we had a new thread lol.

FOOD RECIPES - basically at the mo what im doing is giving him heinz cereal for brekfast, he has fruit, yoghurt and custard for lunch and dinner is whatever we have eaten the night before (i just puree it in the blender ) , hes eaten everything at the mo i have given him, so thats good.

BRUM - no need to apologize, we all have days where we feel sorry for ourself and need to have a rant, ans thats what we are all hear for.
As for playgroups coninciding with naps etc, i just go whatever, cos i have ben to entertain too, so basically jaydens naps just have to fit around whatever is going on for the day, and he usually catched up later on if hes not slept much at the beginning of the day. As he gets a bit older he wont need a morning nap, so he will be ready for a nap when you get back from playgroup.

M2M - hi and what toddler does stick to a routine LOL ben doesnt either, we dont have no routine, we just go with the flow as each day is different.

KAZ - hi glad things are going good with u .

ANGEL - sorry ur having a tough time with urs, i dont think u can say there is a right and wrong routine, and babies should be sleepin 12 hours by a certain time etc, cos all babies are different and it depends on other things like sleeping, developements (which can effect their sleep).
We dont have a routine as such cos of playgroup but an average day is something like this.

5.45am awake play in cot
6.30am bottle (usually 250ml)
7.30am cereal
7.45am nap (45-1 hr 30 mins)
10.30am bottle (180-200 ml )
11.30am lunch
11.45am nap (1hr 30 min-2 hrs)
2.30pm bottle (180ml)
4.30pm (sometimes a small nap)
5/5.30pm - dinner
6.30/7pm bottle and bed (150-200ml)

On average he is still wakin between 2-4 times a night, for no reason, if i put his dummy back in he goes to sleep, apart from 5.45am arghhhh

WO - yeah i got facebook, under tracy burgess, or try my email address of
tracyburgess36@hotmail.com, same for anyone else who wants to add me.

SHARNE - im sure hes not lazy, hes probably just interested in other things thats all. One day they sometimes just magically do it.

SHELL - glad u like working one day a week, it is good to have some time away from the kids, i actually find you appreciate them more and miss them more, than if you are with them all day (esp if you having a bad day with them ).

Sorry for anyone else who i have missed, fugs, EF, cords, and anyone else, my mind has just gone blank.

AFM - things not too bad, the kids been a bit sick recently, ben was pooing for england the other day, about 7 times and jayden about 5. Last night jayden woke after his nap absoultely covered in sick, and ringing wet through. But the funny thing was he was lay there laffin, dunno what thats all about.
We got building contracts and applied for formal finance, just gettin quotes for puttin in a pool.
Nothing else that exciting going on, i live such an excitin life lol.
tracy xxx

MummaFug

09-09-2009, 14:10

:wave:EVeryone..

Sorry just a quick post about me ..... :)

I have a babysitter tonight and DH and I are going out :smiliedance:...

Its been almost 8 mths (we went out once when my parents were here)..

I'M SCARED :laughing:

Oh and to those (Brum and Cords) who apologize for complaining !!!!! THATS WHAT WE ARE HERE FOR :yes: VENT AWAY !!!!

When I get a chance, I'll add my rountine (or as much as we have one).

As for DD - she is sometimes eating 3X sometimes only 2....Is still pretty much on pureed food although she does eat toast and teething biscuits.
She also is NOT sleeping through the night and am SO SO glad that there are others out there. I, too, get told ALL the time that she needs to be sleeping through but she isnt...I still love her though - She'll do it when she is ready.

Love and cuddles to all

bootiful

09-09-2009, 20:21

Hi Peeps,

AB - thanks for your kind words. Like I said before I was just feeling sorry for myself. Reading your post about Nic chewing your face off reminds me of O when he's really hungry! It has also drawn me to the conclusion that I don't think my let down is happening any more and O is getting frustrated cause I feel the tingles when I express but not really when he's feeding directly.

brum - don't apologise! look at me whinging for nearly nothing :P

BRUM - no need to apologize, we all have days where we feel sorry for ourself and need to have a rant, ans thats what we are all hear for.

Oh and to those (Brum and Cords) who apologize for complaining !!!!! THATS WHAT WE ARE HERE FOR :yes: VENT AWAY !!!!

:yes: exactly, this thread is a support thread as well as a brag thread ;) Vent away Vent away Vent away :ecomcity:

Fugs - woo hoo on going out - im so jealous! DH and I haven't had a night alone in oooooooo sooooo long.

Hope everyone else is well, kids are sooo noisy atm playing instruments that i can't think straight so just a quick AFM - Steph has a cold I think, Nic has her 2 top teeth coming out. I have started my spring cleaning and we are slowly refurnishing the house so its looking good :D I have checked out the food websites and got some good ideas thanks ladies. Nic slept last night from 7ish till 11 had a nappy change and feed then slept till 1am nappy change and back to bed, then slept till 8am so its gettin better, been trying to leave her to cry longer, i got some batteries for her sleep mobile so will put that on tonight.

Anyyyyho...talk to you all later...BYE !!!

BellyFruit

10-09-2009, 12:10

Oh lord let me attempt to join in here...

Went to the doc for a check up last week and all s good with her.

8kgs
73cms (she is TALL)

So we are VERY VERY happy as this shows the medication is doing what it is supposed to do.

She is crawling but much prefers to stand up which is so tiring as it means she is constantly on me - pulling herself up. The cat is also not a fan of the crawling child that chases her...Less than impressed actually.

Chace is well over 9kg now, and about 71cm I think - pushing up the 75th percentile little fatty... DH is very tall, so fingers crossed Chace is too... hilarious about the cat... Chace is too fat to go very far, certainly not "crawling" by any stretch of the imagination, but moving off his mat backwards and desperately getting up on his knees and flopping back down again LMAO.... getting that child a pen as soon as he moves around a bit more... found him with his legs wedged under the couch last night :rolleyes: (backwards... pretty funny, though Chace didn't think so...lol)

1) How many feed bf or formula is bubs having atm?
2) Is bubs still feeding over night if bf?
2) How much solids is bubs having?

Chace has a bottle 4 times a day - 8am, 12pm, 4pm and 7:30pm ish... three solid feeds a day and sleeps through the night the little treasure.

On to another question - What is everyone feeding their bubs?

uh, I'll just put up the "not so usual" foods Chace eats... um... avacodo on cruskets, sultanas, dried cranberries (helps his pincer grip) uh, tomato wedges, rice, and pretty much almost anything off our plates now... he's a fatty and loves to eat...

Swimming/playgroups/other mummy and baby things - I really want to do this but I'm finding that they all seem to land right in the middle of O's morning nap time. Does anyone else find this? For me ATM it's much more important for him to get his sleep cause he is more likely to sleep in the morning than the afternoon and I've noticed if he doesn't get the morning one our entire day is thrown out. I do want him to interact with other kids though and I do want to meet other mummies myself. Hmmmmm. Do you reckon I should just go to at least one thing and deal with the consequences? O does not sleep while we're out cause he's nosy BTW!

Brum, I haul my baby around to suit me, mother's group is in the morning and right at nap time, but he comes along anyway... if he's tired, I nurse him and he'll sleep on the couch there or something, or whatever. and that goes for wherever we go... I'm much to busy to have to wait in the house until he's ready to go, because otherwise we'd never go anywhere on time! not all babies are so transportable i know, and it can be a nightmare if their routine is put out at the start of the day... but it would be great to have a mother's group or something for you guys, mine is FANTASTIC... well worth it...

aw dammit, I'm outta time... gtg to mother's group now... Brum, Chace is asleep atm, I'm going to put him gently in the car, but I know he'll wake up.. it's ok, he'll deal with it...

BBS I hope...

BF xx

Nickimumto1

10-09-2009, 20:03

Hello,

I thought that i would give you all a quick hello and update. We are all doing well, Liam is crawling now and boy can he get around. My day is now filled with saying "Liam No", as he is in to everything. I am so not ready.

Liams routine:

7am wake
7:30 Bottle
8:30 Weetbix
9:00 Bed
10:00 Wake and we go out
11:30 bottle
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Bed (both Liam and Meaghan go to bed)
MUMMY TIME
15:00 Wake
16:00 Bottle
17:00 Solids
17:30 Nap (Only if he was up early from day nap)
19:00 Bottle
19:30 Bed

Liam sleeps through the night. Don't know what i did to get him to do it.

Brum - I had a Demoid Cyst removed when i was pregnant with Meaghan. I do not want to scare you but they did remove my ovary as well. Mine was very large 8cm and they said that it would have been there when i concieved Meaghan and that the ovary would not have been producing eggs. I did not have any trouble concieving my children, just have to be careful that the pregnancy is not etopic as i only have one ovary and one tube left. Any questions just PM me.

Better go, have a nice night.

Brumington301

11-09-2009, 08:53

Hello again,

Girls, thanks for all of your support regarding me being a squinny the last few days. I really appreciate you lot being around (even though you're all over the country and most are 100's of "k's" away!

Nickimum - thank you for letting me know about the cyst - I'm going to take you up on your offer and will be PM'ing you this afternoon if that's OK. OMG, Liam is crawling - is he the first one in the Jan ladies group? Well done to you big boy! :yelclap:

BF - how is our token pregnant lady? I hope all is going well for you. Let us know if the MS has passed and other exciting things. Have you felt any movement yet? I can't remember how far gone you are so don't actually know how stupid that last question actually is!!!
In regards to the Mothers Groups - I totally agree with you and would never put my life on hold for a morning nap but I'm still of the opinion that if mothers groups and swimming etc are there to benefit O too, what's the point of going if he's going to be tired and grumpy? Basically, if he didn't get that morning nap we would then return home at 12ish, he wouldn't go to sleep cause he'd be overtired and half hungry and yet it would be too early for lunch. Then, if I could get him to 1ish to eat lunch he'd fall asleep on the boob/bottle and not be awake enough for solids. One meal down and he's not as full to get him through the night. Very vicious circle (especially if I lose sleep :laughing:). I just don't know. I might just go one morning a week and see how we go from there - he might surprise me and sleep :sleeping: (very much doubt it though).

AB - recipes for kids. I have a book by an English woman called Annabel Karmel. She's huge over there. Perhaps do a UK Google search and see what recipes you can come up with. Failing that, I could PM you some recipes if you let me know what sort of thing Nic likes or you would like her to try.

Fugly - I see from FB you had a wonderful time on your 'date'. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.

Tracy - how are the boys now? Are they feeling any better? I find with O, I'm changing at least 4-5 pooey nappies a day and have been ever since he's been on solids (anyone else finding that?) so doubling that would be a bit much!

WO - have a wonderful time with your Mum. We'll chat on your return!

Cords - did you make it to that music class? I'm glad I'm not the only one who is having the same issues with daytime sleeps.

Hello to everyone else. Hope you're all well.

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

11-09-2009, 10:41

Hi Lovley Ladies,

How is everyone??

Marley is having a beautiful sleep this morning so I have time to write :D

Brum- Your deserve our support and that is what we are here for!! Im sure that when you see the Doc he will clarify everything and Im sure you will be able to deal with it well when you know exactly what has to happen and why. Im sure it will be for your "health" if it has to be taken out and that is very important!!! I also have the same issues with day sleeps with Marley, he is not one to realx and sleep in his pram, unless I take him away from everyone and rock him till he falls asleep and then continue rocking him and still then he will only sleep for 40mins, so I am like you and much rather be at home with him and have a happy baby that has had enough sleep :yes: It wont be that long until they are only having 1 sleep /day and then we can do lots more with them.

Oats - Hope your having a great time with your Mum, Chat when your back online. Ps Thanks for the comments about Marley's pics :D

Tracy - How are the boys going? I hope there feeling better and your not having to change so many nappies!! Thanks for saying Marley's not lazy, he is just much more interested in sitting up.

Fugs - Saw on FB you had a good time out the other night, hope you didnt worry to much about the kids, bet they were fine!!

Angel - How is the sleeping and eating going?? Are the girls feeling better?? I had a thought about the night sleeps, do you NEED to change Nic or is it just something you do? Maybe if you dont change her nappy she might not wake so much and become hyper. Maybe see if that helps

BF - Great to hear from you. :laughing: about finding Chace wedged against the lounge, Marley did that too the other day and he was quiet happy sitting there licking it. Yes Licking it, he likes to Lick everything. I found him licking the wall the other day, he is so funny. How is the pregnancy going?? I cant believe your almost half way there already!!!!!! Do you have much of a belly?? Do you know what your having??

Niki - "Well Done" on the routine, sounds like you have it all worked out and bet it is fantastic that they both have a sleep together in the arvo so you can have some time to yourself!!!! and CONGRATULATIONS Liam for crawling, you cleaver lil man!!

AFM - Things are nice and quiet here :yelclap: A few months ago I noticed that a mole on my are had changed and gone black so I went to my GP who removed it and when the results came back she said that it wasnt a Melenoma but it could have turned into one and that they needed to take more tissue around it so it would grow back. So I had to go into day surgery yesterday and have that done. Its all ok now, but it is sore and panadol and nurofen just arent cutting it. Will have to go to the chemist and get some panadine I think. They also told me not to use my are much and try to keep it straigt so there is minimal scaring. Not quiet sure how Im suppoesed to so that with Marley!!! Anyway will just have to use it and hope for the best.

Better go

Chat soon
Sharne xo

Shell31

11-09-2009, 10:55

Hey beautiful ladies,

Brum, Mum was waaaaaaaaaaay past her childbearing years so they did take the cyst & do a partial hysterectomy at the same time (she had other problems anyway). So she still has her cervix I believe but no ovaries or tubes?? Think thats right.
As for playgroup. Mine is at 9.30-11.30am and if it was later it would put Theo's sleep time out.. I think playgroups are mainly done at that time as the kids do eventually grow out of that morning sleep. That way we go come home & have lunch then they both go to bed. Daisy misses out on that morning sleep at home but I do what Didi does & nurse her. She drops of easily in my arms & I put her in the pram to sleep. There is so much to look at and entertain her that she is always happy there & to date I've not had a problem with her being overtired at all when we get home.

Nicky - WOW.. can't believe Liam is already crawling.. gone is your teeny stationary baby.. awww I bet he follows Meaghan around everywhere lol

AB - Broke my heart reading about DD waking up overnight & you getting the letdown.. must be so hard NOT to feed her when you know it will probably just settle her. It got me thinking though is that why she is hard to resettle? Maybe if your hubby could do the night time resettling for a little while so she can't smell you & see if that makes a difference. Might be enough to get her out of the habit & then you can take back over & not pick her up just retuck her in & stroke her face & see how you go? Just a thought.

Anyone still wrapping their baby?? lol I do.. Should probably stop that soon but early morning like at 5am if she wakes we just rewrap her in the cot & replug her then she goes back off again..

My beautiful neighbour next door & I got talking out the front this morning when I got home from dropping Theo to daycare. She was mowing. I was weeding while we talked & next thing you know we'd both weeded my whole front garden, pulled a potato vine off the side gate & trimmed the tree's LOL... we just got talking & kept going.. how lucky am I to have a neighbour like that. She's a great friend :D

Better go do some tidying up... Daisy is also being abit HM today.. Sleeping ok but just very grizzly.. More teeth perhaps.. might have to crack the baby cocaine today Brum lol Will let you know how it goes..

Love to all
Rachelle

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

11-09-2009, 19:28

Hey beautiful ladies,

Anyone still wrapping their baby?? lol I do.. Should probably stop that soon but early morning like at 5am if she wakes we just rewrap her in the cot & replug her then she goes back off again..

Love to all
Rachelle

Hey Shell,

YES!! Iam still wrapping Marley, but, he loves it and will only sleep for long periods when wrapped. I tried the a couple of days ago not wrapping him for his lunch time sleep and OMG, he lay there for about a minute then started to cry, then realised he could move himself to face sideways in the cot and started kicking, he kicked the cot for about 10mins then started getting cranky and about 5mins later after a little wingey cry he went off to sleep (he look so cute with his blanky under his head, one arm up by his ear and the other arm down his side) BUT it only lasted 25mins. I left him in there chatting away and kicking the cot again for about half an hour and when I went into resttle him he had done a poo, so there was NO way he would go back to sleep :hair: Hence, It was the only sleep he hasnt been wrapped for in his cot.
I have just bought a grobag and am hoping that soonish i will be able to use that to tranistion him out of being wrapped.
I think im in for a few unsettled days till he gets used to it, but, im not ready to deal with it just yet :o

Sharne xo

Cordelia

11-09-2009, 22:30

oooo i'm a closet wrapper too!!!

a closet rapper too but we won't go into that... ;) ice ice baby....

BellyFruit

12-09-2009, 00:20

quick preggo update from your token pg lady...

17 weeks today (I think my ticker is out by a few days, actually due the 19th of Feb)...

no movement as yet, but i'm on the look out for it as I remember feeling Chace move at this stage... almost feel flutters iykwim...unfortunately I think I'm getting my dreaded braxton hicks early this time... for those of you who dont remember, I had BH relentlessly with Chace and feared going into labour all the time as I had pre term labour with the twins that started with a few BH and a "quick routine checkup at the hospital" and I was in labour :eek: at 24 weeks... anywho, i'm having a tired, emotional day (sigh... facebook says it all...)

cant seem to get a handle on the twins' behaviour at school, they are just always bloody naughty and their teacher has said if they're not well behaved they will not be going on the excursion on tuesday and she's spoken to the principal about it and he's supporting her... this is fine, but at the end of the day, their behaviour is a true reflection of my often enough average parenting style... i cant sit here and write "I try so hard and they jsut dont do as their told" because that's a lie. They are a product of their environment and I yell a goddamm lot and am angry and I mean really angry, a lot, which is why they lose their temper at school and are very defiant... not a woe is me post, i know I can do better and owe them more than what i give them some days... hold off on posting "you're doing the best you can BF" because I need to step back and maybe seek some parenting tips from an outside source. at their best, the twins are lovely and caring and energetic and they can be great, but it's hit and miss for good days and bad days (dont even get me started about the emotional roller coaster that was sports day last friday... jesus christ what a mess, they wouldnt participate in hardly anything and had big screaming fits at me that nearly reduced me to tears) oh f...ck... i'm having a tough time with ME atm.... who am I to be a crappy parent? who am I to yell and scream at my kids ... their onslaught can be relentless some days but back to my bottom line: they are a product of their parents ... they are a product of a three year period of solo mum at law school so they were in day care full time, they are a product of some days of resentment, they are the product of a young mum whodidnt know wtf she was thinking having them in the first place... oh,.........................got tears streaming down my face as this truth hits home as i type it... some days im not worthy of them and they deserve better... cant find any emoticon to put in here... :gloomy: this one maybe... i amangry at myself (see, always f...ckin angry) im tired, i'm selfish and i want angels without putting in enough effort to raise angels... i cant write any more, i'm too upset... sorry this turned into a huge rant... just felt like i needed to get in down somewhere... and now I have Chace to follow in their footstepsand what's this? ANOTHER BABY? If theyhanded out a license to have kids, i wouldnt have qualified for another after the twins ... im not a worthy parent...

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BellyFruit

12-09-2009, 00:27

two words ladies: pregnancy hormones...

PS: I feel embarrassed at that post, but I'm leaving it up unedited... it was cathartic and i deserve that to be up there for all to see... having lots of kids does not automatically make you a super mum...

BF xx :flowerz:

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

12-09-2009, 08:53

BF..... Ohhh hugs to you!! I cried reading your post. Those pregnancy hormones are s#+*, I really feel for you!! Sorry I can't write to much atm I'm writting this off my phone, will write again later. Hope your feeling a little better today xoxo Sharne

Brumington301

12-09-2009, 09:32

BF - :hugs:. I just don't know what to say to make things better for you but I will attempt something...

Pregnancy hormones - a b1tch! Let it all out.

I'm not going to rant and rave about what an excellent mum you are cause in truth, none of us know anything apart from what we chose to write on this forum. I'm sure we all do or say things which we are ashamed of and would hate to say we do or don't do. Let's all be honest, none of us are perfect - nobody is and they are lying to themselves if they believe they are. Your honesty was refreshing to read (even if it did make me cry!).

The twins - I'm no expert but is their behaviour more a product of the fact they're twins? Think about it. We're all born an individual and yet a twin always has that other individual by the side which makes them not so individual IYKWIM? Are they acting up to get that individual attention? They always get attention, perhaps more than other kids do because they are a twin, but it is not attention just for them as one little person. It is a unique situation which only twins can fully understand. I used to teach secondary school kids in England and only came across two sets of twins and yep, you guessed it, they were the ones who stood out in the class. Rightly or wrongly, I noticed their behaviour above everyone elses cause I noticed THEM above anyone else. Please don't blame yourself for behavioural problems which they will grow out of once they have established their little individual personalities. We all shout and lose our tempers. My God, I do it and I just have one to worry about! You're pregnant too and, risking pointing out the obvious, it can play havoc with your emotions.

As for the Law school thing - I think you are wonderful to go back to law school when you had twins to worry about. Well done. You deserve nothing but a huge pat on the back for that. Don't beat yourself up for wanting to better yourself.

We all want angelic children without the effort - the truth is nobody has angelic kids - they all go through stages of bad behaviour, it's part and parcel of growing up. Remember, we never know what goes on behind closed doors. It is always the families that look rosy perfect on the outside who have more skeletons. Shocking some of the things that emerged about my best friends home baking mum once we were older!

Oh God, I hope I haven't overstepped the mark by writing all of this.

And I can't finish this without saying - you are a worthy parent Di Di. :hugs: I couldn't resist!

BellyFruit

12-09-2009, 10:43

aw... sniff... thanks Sharne and Brum...

Brum, sometimes I forget "the twin factor" and what you've said is reasonably typical of twins, i should know, I am an identical twin and while I wasnt a naughty kid, there were certainly attention issues there... and you're right, so many "perfect" families arent so perfect behind closed doors... often enough ppl tell me "they're just boys, they're FINE"... maybe I should start listening to that... I've made a decision to try very very hard not to lost my cool so quick, and take a deep breath before I demand something of them (if anything, I need to do it for Chaces sake, that child will go deaf the rate I'm going as I yell when I'm holding him...:o)

Slept horribly last night, DH got home from work at 1:30am and gave me a cuddle and then is off playing golf this morning :rain: lol... but we'll talk about it when he gets home later... usually i shake this off and just deal with it, but pg hormones are certainly getting the better of me ... got a nasty headache from lack of sleep and great, family portrait being taken at 4pm... well, might not look too flash... meh.... :cool:

I went back to law school to give my kids a future... ironic... might've stuffed em up for good :rolleyes: cant win eh?

I'm going SHOPPING to make myself feel better... and for the record, the twins have been quiet little angels this morning who got their own breakfast without screaming at each other and sat and watched tv until we got up... :bee:

phew... one day at a time...

BF xx :flowerz:

Cordelia

12-09-2009, 11:11

argghhh BF!!! :hugs:

You know everything everyone's going to say already (coz it's the truth): Mum's can't win - it doesn't matter what we do we're still completely guilt infested and self accusing. And assume that everything we do is going to scar our kids for life - and it's just NOT TRUE!!! And you know that!! :)

think of the positive things you have brought to your kid's life! ESPECIALLY an amazing, amazing role model that you were able to bring up your beautiful boys AND study AND do it by yourself!! That is breath-taking. What's more you have a wonderful career to give the best for your boys. You haev given them a wonderful family with 2 little siblings. I could keep going but I dont want your head to get too big. I would say that in 15 years time you will have 2 wonderful, proud-of-their-mum boys with great futures ahead of them and plenty of hilarious stories to tell of the laughs and trauma they caused you when they were smaller! :P

:hugs: for you :hugs: for all mums having bad weeks

wish me luck tonight!! My little man is spending his first night away from me!!!! YIKES!!!! And we'r ehaving this massive fundraiser quiz night tonight that Ive organised - we have collected 15k in prizes and have 18 full tables. it's going ot be huge and i'm crapping myself with nerves. ARRRGGHHH [on the plus side, i get a sleep in!]

tracynben

12-09-2009, 19:25

hi everyone
first of all big hug to BF, hope ur feelin a bit better now, we all have off days even more so when preggie.
Being a mum is very tough, i know i have days when i cant be bothered with the kids, i loose my cool with them shout at them etc.
personally for me, i find it very hard at home with them both, and i find it hard to entertain them, so i dont spend as much time with them as i prob should.
Dont give urself such a hard time.

To everyone else hi, just wanted to do a quickie post to BF

cu all soon,
P.S. for any babies teethin, what symptoms have they had? cos jayden keeps proper throwing up, he did again last night at 10pm, had to bath him and change etc, i dont know whats causin it, dont think its gastro.

tracy xxxx

wildoats

13-09-2009, 06:36

Oh Didi, my thoughts are with you. You are not a bad mum... we do the best we can do with the knowledge and energy we have at the time. Please be kind to yourself. You are worth it, truly. I was in tears reading your post, I feel for you at this time. It is a huge strain going to UNI looking after children, you did a fantastic job... I can tell you not many people would have been able to do it.

Hope your feeling better,

Oats.

MummaFug

13-09-2009, 16:11

:wave: everyone,

Hope you are all enjoying the weekend.

Firstly, BF - GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK !!!
You are a young Mum with 3 children and another on the way !!! I am sure you are NOT as bad as you have painted yourself...but GREAT that you are being honest with your feelings..No-one is the perfect mother - if someone tells you they are - they are lying - we are all just trying to do the best with what we have. Sometimes we yell and things that dont deserve it - but sometimes we dont yell at things that prob need it .... Its all part of being a parent.

Dont forget that just becausetrying to teach our children to become great people .. Our children are also teaching us how to be great parents !!! Learn from this !! If you are unhappy with some of your parenting ways .. Make a concious effort to change them :) Continue to learn and grow from your children.
You are an amazing person .. twins at 19 OMG !!! Finishing UNI, You have great support from your and DH family .. USE IT !!!
Show you children the real you !!! Rather than just the MUm you !!!!

OK ....As for wrapping..Poor DD hasnt been wrapped since she was about 4 weeks. SHe HATED it - but saying that, perhaps she would be a better sleeper if I had continue to wrap her :rolleyes: We have had 2 rough nights with the sleep ... DD just doesnt like it !!

Cordelia - Hope your night went well !!! :thumbsup: DOnt know where you get the energy.

I went to bed at 8.30 last night :laughing: I was SO tired. We had our family professional shots taken yesterday and went to a very popular tourist Chinese garden to get them done. Tell you what, getting DS and DD to smile or even sit still at the same time was hard work ...
DD is crawling like a trooper and just wont stop. Put her down and off she goes. Is going to make for an interesting few weeks, getting this house crawl friendly again...

and :smiliedance: My sister and her 6yr old son are here in 2 ... YES 2...more sleeps !!!!! I cannot wait. I'm so excited because I really thought she would never come to visit me here. I cant wait to see her.

OK - I am off for a swim ...its nice and sunny and warm here.
ENJOY your weekends!!

honeydew

13-09-2009, 19:17

BF- huge hugs to you. Don't be so hard on yourself, TBH what you described (yelling etc) is probably not as uncommon as you think. Everyone has said everything I would have, so I'm just going to give you some hugs :hugs:

OK, so I have some news that might bring a bit of :sunshine: back to the thread.......

I'm having a baby!! :eek: :cloud9: :goodvibes:

I did 3 tests yesterday, all of which were SUPER positive. We are in complete shock because as some of you know, we went through fertility treatment to have Layla and tracking my last few cycles revealed I had the same problem (too short a luteal phase) so really thought we'd need help again. Not to mention the fact that we had actually stopped trying and I was going to go back on the pill, just to make sure it definately didn't happen, and was going to go back to work!! I was waiting for AF so I could start the pill, which of course never arrived, but still didn't really think that was unusual as I'm so irregular anyway. Just thought I'd test for a bit of fun and TA-DA!! Going to try to get to the Dr tomorrow to get it confirmed, and am hoping for a scan to see how far along I am as I have no clue.... thinking maybe 5-6 weeks but really don't know. Have had a small amount of bleeding today but trying not to stress too much as I had this all throughout my pregnancy with Layla and she turned out perfect :D

So anyway, that's my news for the day! PLEASE don't say anything on facebook as we aren't telling IRL friends in case things go pear shaped... which it WON'T of course!

Shell31

13-09-2009, 20:30

Oh Haylie.. I'm so very happy for you.. I have goosebumps.. I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL... awww.. wonderful little bump kisses for you... I won't say anything more on facebook lol how's your form posting on FB to make me look here LOL.. cheeky little mite.. aww thats 2 of our Mum's pregnant with another..

CONGRATULATIONS Haylie.. I'm so so sooooooo very happy with you.. you are so fortunate that you have had this little miracle come your way without treatment this time.. lucky lucky you.. what a beautiful gift...

:smiliedance: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:smiliedance:

Brumington301

13-09-2009, 20:32

:yelclap::yelclap:

Yay!!!!! Another baby. M2M, I am so happy for you and your growing family. How great it is to hear that you fell naturally as well after the fertility treatment to conceive Layla. :thumbsup:
:smiliedance: We get to track your pregnancy now as well as BF's.

P.S. Mums the word on FB (not literally cause that would give it away!!!!:laughing:).
:smiliedance:

MummaFug

13-09-2009, 20:33

OH Haylie .... that is FABULOUS news .. a HUGE HUGE Congrats to you and your gorgeous family !!!

What fantastic news to finish up my weekend !!

BubsNo1

13-09-2009, 20:34

:smiliedance: :smiliedance:OMG CONGRATULATIONS HAYLIE!! :smiliedance: :smiliedance:
This is wonderful news!!! It has made my day! :flowerz:
Sheree xxx

Shell31

13-09-2009, 20:38

Awwwww I'm all hyper now.. lol I'm just so happy Haylie.. I know you had trouble conceiving Layla and here she is so beautiful & she was born on the same day as my Daisy.. I remember ringing you in hospital before you got home & texting you talking about our little ones & I was praying for Layla to gain some weight so she could come home to you ...and here she is as beautiful as ever with another little brother or sister on the way. Makes me a little sad that I won't experience that again but I have you girls to go through it with.

YAY... another bub on the way...

Big hugs Haylie & BF... much love to you both & gentle belly rubs :D

honeydew

13-09-2009, 20:43

Aw thanks girls! (Shell you sure know how to make a girl cry!!) I am sooooo happy and excited!! Please just pray everything is ok, the bleeding does worry me because what if I'm not so lucky this time. BUT I have to think positive and am trying so hard not to stress about it :goodvibes: After experiencing the heartache of month after month of dissapointment and all the side effects that come with fertility drugs, it feels so amazing to have done this naturally without really trying!!!

earthfairy

13-09-2009, 20:48

:hugs::hugs:

Congrats Haylie! Im am so so so so happy for you & your family!!!! How truly wonderful & what a gorgeous blessing you have coming your way...another beautiful blessing :cloud9:

Well done sweety.....couldnt have happened to a more deserving person...you deserve this...

...agh....i have to stop, im getting all teary....

EF x

Shell31

13-09-2009, 20:56

Thats it sweetheart.. Think positive.. You have done it on your own this time & that can never be taken away from you.. So so blessed. Either way I'm praying for you all.. :hugs:

Aww How am I supposed to go to sleep now... gees louise..lol

Cordelia

13-09-2009, 21:23

WOW

WOW

WOW

:yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:

wildoats

14-09-2009, 05:52

OMG OMG OMG I"M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

MTM Congratulations I knew that you wanted another bub and that it would be natural. Gee I don't know what to say :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance: sending you all my love and congratulations xoxox

wildoats

14-09-2009, 05:54

:) Hope everyone else is good, I'll try to get on later. Didi hope your OK?

Oats x

Shell31

14-09-2009, 06:18

BF i'm so sorry I didn't read your post earlier. I just jumped on & noticed M2M's news & didn't see yours.

:hugs: Not sure I can add anymore then what everyone has already said.. We do all have bad days & add pregnancy hormones to that & you've got a real bender there lol.. You are a very capable women. I've never met you but I sense this.. Your a no nonsense, get things done kinda girl.. You are an excellent Mum who made sacrifices early on in the twins life to ensure your families future. Don't be so hard on yourself Didi.. Sounds to me like you need a pamper spoil you day.. Can DH Help you abit more ??
I always find I have more patience if I've had some time to myself.. That is near impossible in this house but I actually asked for it this week.. Very very rare for me to admit I'm stressed & ask for me time.. So Aaron minded the kids & said he didn't want to see me for atleast 2 hours... bliss... was so needed..

Anyways I just didn't want you to think I didn't care. I just didn't see your post..

:hugs:
Rachelle x

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

14-09-2009, 09:31

"CONGRATULATIONS"
M2M, Iam soooo Soooo Soooo Happy for you and your family!!!!!

Iam sure that everything will be just fine. You stay positive ok, against all odds you have managed to conceive without any help and I know how much of a blessing that is. This little bub has choosen to be apart of your beautiful family!!!! What a blessing!!!:smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance:

:wave: everyone else, will be back later to do personals have to go feed the Chew (Marley :))

Sharne
xoxoxoxo

tracynben

14-09-2009, 11:16

CONGRATS haylie, so happy u done it so easily and naturally, usually the way when ur not tryin ;0)

tracy xxxxxxxx:)

honeydew

14-09-2009, 13:21

Thanks so much for all the congrats!! It means so much to me :hugs: I managed to get into the Dr's today, he didn't do a pee test or send me for a blood test but I guess 3 home tests don't lie! But he did ring the xray place and got me an appointment for 11:40 tomorrow for a scan :goodvibes: More bleeding (spotting really) today but am staying positive until we know what's going on. I am definately feeling pregnant- sore boobs, constant peeing, nauseous etc so they are all good signs :yes: :D :fingerscrossed:

kazarina

14-09-2009, 13:30

just a quick pop in to say

WOW CONGRATS !!! soooooooo exciting mum!!!

on another note

huge:hugs: for bf too

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

14-09-2009, 16:07

Brumington301

14-09-2009, 19:13

Just wanted to come on quickly to say good luck with the scan tomorrow M2M. Hope all goes well. You'll be able to find out how far gone you are too - very exciting! :yelclap:

BellyFruit

14-09-2009, 20:57

WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! Haylie how FANTASTIC!! You're a clever girl now arent you - all by yourself!! (uh, with a small microscopic amount of input from DH obviously...) Oh I'm sooooo happy :D!! oh hurry up and have the scan so we know when you're due... oh :D:D (I need a bigger smile!!)

Thanks for all your warm words ladies... I'm ok... for the record, DS2 did not make it today, had an epic meltdown by 10:30am and the principal called me to say he couldnt go to the excursion tomorrow... DS2 doesnt seem too fussed about it though... geez I dunno... principal was really great about it and wants to have a meeting to work out what we should do next to help DS2 get on track...

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oh, I'm grinning from ear to ear... (for Haylie, not my obnoxious child) is this how everyone else felt when I posted that I was pg again? lol.. I am just sooooo stoked....

BF x :flowerz:

bootiful

15-09-2009, 08:01

Morning all

Sorry haven't posted in a few days, been really busy...ummm...shopping :D oh and cleaning :laughing:

P.S. for any babies teethin, what symptoms have they had? cos jayden keeps proper throwing up, he did again last night at 10pm, had to bath him and change etc, i dont know whats causin it, dont think its gastro.

Trac - not sure if your still looking for answers but Nic's symptoms are the usual.

* Irritable
* Rosey Red Warm Cheeks
* Slight Dribbling
* Pulling Ears
* Chewing Everything
* Bad Nappy Rash
* Not Wanting Solids
* Booby Feeding More Often
* Sooky - Wanting More Cuddles

Babies don't generally throw up with teething. You might wanna take him to the GP cause it could be something more serious. I hope he is alright.

I'm having a baby!!

Congratulations hun on your BFP - im still in shock that there is another of you lovely ladies that is having another baby. I can't imagine being pregs again so soon...you are brave brave ladies :D

All the best for your scan today and hope you have a good pregnancy!

AFM - I bought my Dyson yesterday and my house is even more sparkly now :laughing:

I'm gonna vacuum the house again today..with all the little tools I got for it HAHA so sad hey.

Both kids have kept me up all night again (I did get a bit of sleep) with their blocked noses and coughing..Nic is starting to crawl more round the house and trying pull herself up on stuff.

She is in full on Da Dadda Daaddda mode now, its too cute. They are growing up wayyyyyy too fast. Nic is 8 months on Thursday and Steph is 4 next month...where have my babies gone :confused:

Anyhoo - guess what...for those not on FB - I applied to Uni the other day. I have applied for a Bachelor of Nursing (Science) and I wanna specialise in Surgical Nursing or ICU.. I thought bout doing midwifery so that will be my fallback.

Im really excited but 1st round offers aren't till 20th Jan so it's a long wait.....BORING !!! HAHAHAHA

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

15-09-2009, 11:25

Thanks for all your warm words ladies... I'm ok... for the record, DS2 did not make it today, had an epic meltdown by 10:30am and the principal called me to say he couldnt go to the excursion tomorrow... DS2 doesnt seem too fussed about it though... geez I dunno... principal was really great about it and wants to have a meeting to work out what we should do next to help DS2 get on track...

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oh, I'm grinning from ear to ear... (for Haylie, not my obnoxious child) is this how everyone else felt when I posted that I was pg again? lol.. I am just sooooo stoked....

BF x :flowerz:

BF - Glad to hear your doinng ok :D Its great that the boys principal is willing to sit down and work with you on how to sort out DS2. Is it possible maybe to have the twins in seperate classes? Would he be better behaved if he didnt have the brotherly competition?? Just a thought

And,

YES, this is how we felt when you posted that your were pg again!!! :D:D:D

Sharne
xo

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

15-09-2009, 11:34

AFM - I bought my Dyson yesterday and my house is even more sparkly now :laughing:

I'm gonna vacuum the house again today..with all the little tools I got for it HAHA so sad hey.

Both kids have kept me up all night again (I did get a bit of sleep) with their blocked noses and coughing..Nic is starting to crawl more round the house and trying pull herself up on stuff.

She is in full on Da Dadda Daaddda mode now, its too cute. They are growing up wayyyyyy too fast. Nic is 8 months on Thursday and Steph is 4 next month...where have my babies gone :confused:

Anyhoo - guess what...for those not on FB - I applied to Uni the other day. I have applied for a Bachelor of Nursing (Science) and I wanna specialise in Surgical Nursing or ICU.. I thought bout doing midwifery so that will be my fallback.

Im really excited but 1st round offers aren't till 20th Jan so it's a long wait.....BORING !!! HAHAHAHA

Hi Angel,

Still having fun with you Dyson?? Ive got one and its great isnt it:D

Not good that the girls are still not well and they are keeping you up . I hope there on the mend really soon!!!!

Marley is full on into the "DaDa, Dad Dad Dad, Dad Dad Daddy"!!! too, its so cute, but he will NOT say Mumma, no matter how many times I say it to him, Oh well, im sure it will happen soon enough and then i'll be wanting him to stop saying it:laughing:

I did see on FB, but, congrats on the application to do Nursing!!! Dont know if you know, but Im a nurse :) in paediatrics and neonate ICU, but have only been doing general peads the last couple of years. Thats the great thing about nursing, you can branch out and do some many different things!! Its great:D, Hope you dont go to insane waiting till Jan to find out, Im sure you'll be fine though, there are never enough nurses!!!

Chat soon
Sharne
xo

bootiful

15-09-2009, 12:47

Hi Angel,

Still having fun with you Dyson?? Ive got one and its great isnt it:D

Not good that the girls are still not well and they are keeping you up . I hope there on the mend really soon!!!!

Marley is full on into the "DaDa, Dad Dad Dad, Dad Dad Daddy"!!! too, its so cute, but he will NOT say Mumma, no matter how many times I say it to him, Oh well, im sure it will happen soon enough and then i'll be wanting him to stop saying it:laughing:

I did see on FB, but, congrats on the application to do Nursing!!! Dont know if you know, but Im a nurse :) in paediatrics and neonate ICU, but have only been doing general peads the last couple of years. Thats the great thing about nursing, you can branch out and do some many different things!! Its great:D, Hope you dont go to insane waiting till Jan to find out, Im sure you'll be fine though, there are never enough nurses!!!

Chat soon
Sharne
xo

:yes: still having fun, I just finished spring cleaning the kids bedrooms and geez what a mess, even thought I clean weekly, sometimes several times a week there was still so much dust...and mould...omg..that damn room vapouriser has made enough moisture to breed mould on the skirting boards and bottom of the rocking chair..but now its all clean again thank god.

Nic said Mumm Mumm as her first word but that only lasted a week before she found Da Da :laughing:

I have wanted to do nursing for some time, was actually gonna try be a doula or independant midwife but with all these law changes i think general nursing is safer. I think the flexibility is what is the best part. I can work when I can and when the kids are in bed or at school.

honeydew

15-09-2009, 14:37

Just popping in quickly because I'm meant to be packing to leave on our holiday first thing tomorrow morning but just wanted to let you all know how my scan went....

I am 7 weeks pregnant! :eek: :smiliedance: Due 4th of May :D There is a small bleed around the sac but it should be ok, I had this with Layla also so am not too worried. The u/s guy said from what he could see everything was going to be fine and I had nothing to worry about :cloud9: We saw and heard the heartbeat which was amazing... even though this is our 3rd bub it still takes my breath away seeing one of our babies heartbeat for the first time :goodvibes:

Ok so I really have to go finish sorting the clothes out to pack. DH has just dumped a pile of his shirts on the ironing board and casually let me know they're there...... :rolleyes:

Will speak to you all in a couple of weeks when we get back!!

Brumington301

15-09-2009, 14:44

:smiliedance: Wow M2M, 7 weeks already. I am so happy for you all. It sounds like the US went well and you can now go off on holiday and relax in the knowledge that all is A-OK!

Have a great time away and keep that head out of the toilet!!!! :laughing::laughing:

:flowerz:

MummaFug

15-09-2009, 15:09

:smiliedance: M2M .. So glad everything went well..

A HUGE CONGRATS !!

MY SIS & NEPHEW get here in 2 HRS !!!!! I cant wait .. I am so so so excited. I never thought she'd come to visit me here (its a lil expensive for a single Mum)

I CANT WAIT !!!!!! SHe hasnt met DD yet !!! SO SO EXCITED .. She is going to LOVE LOVE LOVE her :yes:

bootiful

15-09-2009, 17:41

:yelclap: congrats on the scan Haylie - so glad that all looks well.

Enjoy your holiday:sunshine:

tracynben

15-09-2009, 19:24

congrats on the scan haylie, glad all went well.
hi to everyone, just a quick post, boys both ok, jayden not being sick now, just grumpy, think its a tooth, hope it is, cos he and ben at the mo are drivin me nuts, plus im stressin over all this house sstuff, esp the pool, got pur prestart interview thou fri, so lookin forward to that.
tracy xxx

BubsNo1

15-09-2009, 22:05

awww congratulations Haylie!! GREAT news that the scan went well and all looks good - only another 33 weeks to go!!! :D :laughing:

BF - i hope that your little bun is baking away nicely too! :kiss:

i LOVE that our January mums are preggers again!! woot woot :yelclap:
i am soooooooooooooo HAPPY!! :smiliedance:
love you all,
Sheree
xxx

BellyFruit

16-09-2009, 10:27

Haylie: Oh yay 7 weeks already :yelclap:!! Only 33 to go! lol...

Fugs, how exciting that your sister is arriving! Where are you going to take her? How long is she there for? Oh you must be excited!

Tracy: Angel's right, vomiting is not a teething symptom.... hope little Jayden stays clear of anything nasty...

Angel: oooooh I'm greeen with envy re the Dyson... I want one :hissy: - is it heavy? Is it quiet? Congrats on the nursing application - which uni is it through?

Sharne: ideally the twins would be separated but because they only got a place at this school 3 weeks into term 1, the only two spots available were in the one class... i think separating them will help with some problems, however I've watched the boys in class when I go in for parent help and they sit separately and it's not necessarily their brother that causes one to lose the plot in class... they're quite capable of that on their own lol... :o... they're being separated next year...

Hi to Brum, BubsNo1, EF, Wildoats, Cordelia and everyone else :wave:... got to get outta the nursery/study now, Chace wont fall asleep while I'm tapping away on the keyboard... he cant see me because i have a towel over the side of the cot, but he can hear me... funny, any other time he can fall asleep with the other kids yahooing round the house.. :rolleyes:

hugs for all (and tummy rubs for Haylie)

BF x :flowerz:

wildoats

16-09-2009, 18:41

AFM - I bought my Dyson yesterday and my house is even more sparkly now

I'm gonna vacuum the house again today..with all the little tools I got for it HAHA so sad hey.

Angel,

Your a cleaning machine!!! Now you got tha power behind ya! Watch out!!!

Congrats on the aplication. My sister is a RN working in Intensive care. Sharne was right when she said there are so many branches within nursing. I'm so happy for you Angel. Even though I have never met you, I get the impression that you are very smart, very capable women... so I was very happy for you finding out you are now going to UNI.

Marley is full on into the "DaDa, Dad Dad Dad, Dad Dad Daddy"!!! too, its so cute, but he will NOT say Mumma, no matter how many times I say it to him, Oh well, im sure it will happen soon enough and then i'll be wanting him to stop saying it

Sharne, that is So cute! Ayla now says Nan nanna much to the delight of my mother who came to stay with us last week!

Just popping in quickly because I'm meant to be packing to leave on our holiday first thing tomorrow morning but just wanted to let you all know how my scan went....

I am 7 weeks pregnant! Due 4th of May There is a small bleed around the sac but it should be ok, I had this with Layla also so am not too worried. The u/s guy said from what he could see everything was going to be fine and I had nothing to worry about We saw and heard the heartbeat which was amazing... even though this is our 3rd bub it still takes my breath away seeing one of our babies heartbeat for the first time

Ok so I really have to go finish sorting the clothes out to pack. DH has just dumped a pile of his shirts on the ironing board and casually let me know they're there......

Will speak to you all in a couple of weeks when we get back!!

YAY!!! I'm so excited for you! Talk to you soon. Big belly hugs for you :hugs:

M2M .. So glad everything went well..

A HUGE CONGRATS !!

MY SIS & NEPHEW get here in 2 HRS !!!!! I cant wait .. I am so so so excited. I never thought she'd come to visit me here (its a lil expensive for a single Mum)

I CANT WAIT !!!!!! SHe hasnt met DD yet !!! SO SO EXCITED .. She is going to LOVE LOVE LOVE her

Yay Fug!!!! Hope you have a good timee!!! Well I'm sure you will!

wildoats

16-09-2009, 19:04

Just a quick update on us.

We are both well and happy. We went to a wedding on the weekend for Dh's friend. It was at the same reception place as our wedding. It was great to go back there two years later with a bub in our arms lol. Ayla was a dream. She was happy playing on the floor beneath us and slept well at the reception. My mum was also down from Byron. Was so good to see her. I really miss her. Ayla decided it was a good time to say "nan, nanna". Mum was so thrilled! I guess I prompted her for about a week before hand lol. So the "singing lady" was back - I call her this as Mum breaks out in a song everytime she sees Ayla lol. But now she is gone... I will be going home for a few days during Christmas so I think this may be next time I see her. I just wish she lived closer. It's so hard not having family. Andrew's family are good, but his parent's are quite old (they had him rather late) so well you know... they don't get too involved with Ayla. Anyhoo maybe thats a good thing.

Went to the Doctor today and she told me Ayla was too big... again! I thought that she was doing good. She is 9.8 kg and hasn't put any weight on for months and months. Now I have to keep a check on her and bring her to the Doctor monthly to be weighed. WTF. For those that have seen Ayla on FB is she too big? Be honest please. She even wants me to take a pic of her meal size... I'm thinking I may change Doctors.

Anyway hope everyone is well. Big hugs to Didi :hugs: sounds like your doing better xx

Oats x
that really wasn't a short update was it? lol

bootiful

16-09-2009, 20:49

Angel,

Your a cleaning machine!!! Now you got tha power behind ya! Watch out!!!

Congrats on the aplication. My sister is a RN working in Intensive care. Sharne was right when she said there are so many branches within nursing. I'm so happy for you Angel. Even though I have never met you, I get the impression that you are very smart, very capable women... so I was very happy for you finding out you are now going to UNI.

:o shucks

your actually gonna think im insane ....

went to a friends house today (onecheekymonkey) and ummm...well....kinda went nuts and rearranged the furniture in her house:D

Cordelia

16-09-2009, 22:37

oats - take a picture of her meal size?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!? she's too big and yet she hasn't gained weight in months??? sack him/her!!!

Hi to everyone else :)

Brumington301

17-09-2009, 06:44

Oats - I've been back onto FB to look at photos of Ayla. There's one of her where you're holding her and there are 4 (?) other people in the photo - one of them is an uncle. Anyway, in this picture I think you can get a true representation of her size cause you can see her being held by you. Now, unless you and your family are all giants (:laughing:), Ayla IS NOT and DOES NOT look too big. How bloody rude is that nurse? Picture of her portion size - pffffft. She's a baby for goodness sake. She's only gonna eat what she wants. I agree with Cords - find somebody else. God, these professionals really annoy me. It's always something with them isn't it? Too big, too small, too quiet, too loud, acting too much like a baby.... :mad:

:hugs: Don't you be worrying and find another 'expert'! As long as you and Ayla are happy then who cares about anything else?

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

17-09-2009, 11:17

Went to the Doctor today and she told me Ayla was too big... again! I thought that she was doing good. She is 9.8 kg and hasn't put any weight on for months and months. Now I have to keep a check on her and bring her to the Doctor monthly to be weighed. WTF. For those that have seen Ayla on FB is she too big? Be honest please. She even wants me to take a pic of her meal size... I'm thinking I may change Doctors.

Oats, just wanted to write quickly while Marley is giving me a moment without being held. (Lucky I didnt put the swing away, although he looks a bit too big for it lol, he is happy swinging away)

I cant believe your Dr thinks Ayla is too big. He/she is insane!! Ayla is not that big at all, Your dr would hate to see Marley then, cause he is about 11kg and he is not fat, he is just solid!!I think it might be wize to find another one!! and do NOT stress about how much food she has, stupid Dr!!!

Better go Marley is loosing it again!:crying:

Chat soon
Sharne
xoxo

wildoats

17-09-2009, 13:50

shucks

your actually gonna think im insane ....

went to a friends house today (onecheekymonkey) and ummm...well....kinda went nuts and rearranged the furniture in her house

haha your nuts with cleaning...

are you OK. Saw on FB you were not feeling well. :hugs:hope you get better soon

oats - take a picture of her meal size?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!? she's too big and yet she hasn't gained weight in months??? sack him/her!!!

Hi to everyone else

I think I will sack her... she is usually really good... but she keeps going on and on about her weight. Something about all the Japanese babies are Ayla's weight at about 18 months... ~

Oats - I've been back onto FB to look at photos of Ayla. There's one of her where you're holding her and there are 4 (?) other people in the photo - one of them is an uncle. Anyway, in this picture I think you can get a true representation of her size cause you can see her being held by you. Now, unless you and your family are all giants , Ayla IS NOT and DOES NOT look too big. How bloody rude is that nurse? Picture of her portion size - pffffft. She's a baby for goodness sake. She's only gonna eat what she wants. I agree with Cords - find somebody else. God, these professionals really annoy me. It's always something with them isn't it? Too big, too small, too quiet, too loud, acting too much like a baby....

Don't you be worrying and find another 'expert'! As long as you and Ayla are happy then who cares about anything else?

Thanks Brum. Yes we are not giants in that pic! I thought she was doing great on the scales. And to be honest I don't have time to go back to her to get her checked. mmmm I think it's bye bye to that doc.

Oats, just wanted to write quickly while Marley is giving me a moment without being held. (Lucky I didnt put the swing away, although he looks a bit too big for it lol, he is happy swinging away)

I cant believe your Dr thinks Ayla is too big. He/she is insane!! Ayla is not that big at all, Your dr would hate to see Marley then, cause he is about 11kg and he is not fat, he is just solid!!I think it might be wize to find another one!! and do NOT stress about how much food she has, stupid Dr!!!

Better go Marley is loosing it again!:crying:

Chat soon
Sharne
xoxo

Thanks Sharne, I only ever give her pure healthy food. Strictly the basics with no sugar, salt etc. I have not given her really fatty healthy foods like acocado... I don't know the Doctor made me feel stupid or something.

I hope that Marley is OK and all went well at the Doctors. Poor baby. And hope you get some sleep tonight.

Thank you everyone :hugs:

wildoats

17-09-2009, 14:00

Brum,
I keep meaning to say thank you for your nice comment on Ayla's picture on FB. Thanks x

bootiful

17-09-2009, 14:35

haha your nuts with cleaning...

are you OK. Saw on FB you were not feeling well. :hugs:hope you get better soon

yeah im okay, just having a **** day, was up till after 3am with nic (woke hubby up to look after her), drove round for over and hour to get her to sleep, got home and she woke up. no use in complaining cause no one cares, and everyone else's problems seem to be worse.

she is finally asleep and fever has broken...health direct said it is a virus and the flu combined :(

wildoats

17-09-2009, 16:13

no use in complaining cause no one cares, and everyone else's problems seem to be worse.

You know Angel that is not true :no:

Hope she gets better real soon. Thinking of you.

bootiful

17-09-2009, 17:54

You know Angel that is not true :no:

Hope she gets better real soon. Thinking of you.

:( unfortunately it is hun, the minute i posted on FB this morning bout 10 of my friends changed their status to ' oh i need sleep' or ' my kids are sick, im so tired, im going crazy' etc. All I wanted was someone to talk through my bad night, but everyone else was so into their own problems that they didn't bother asking me bout mine.

Anyhoo...nearly made it through today, house is a bomb but i honestly don't care, I have had a lazy day (still in pj's @ 5pm) and just tended to Nic the whole day..oh and Steph.

Tomorrow is a new day :flowerz:

Oh - as if today was not fun filled enough...i am starting to get really achy, eyes heavy and stingy, throat sore and my head feels cloudy...sooooo...i think im getting her virus...:smiliedance: lucky me

tracynben

17-09-2009, 18:35

oh poor u angel, im sure everyone doesnt fill like that.
im gonna fell bad now for moanin about my kids.
Been havin a tough time with them anyway, jayden really whiney and ben gettin rough with jayden, tryin to jump and roll on him, and i have just been loosin it and shoutin at him, and when hes really bad smackin him,
well today i got told he pushed a kid over at childcare and was jumpin on his tummy, i feel so ashamed and upset about it, i dunno what to do with ben at the mo.
I should be more tough on him and spend more time with him and try and discipline him more, i feel like im doing a bad job with him and should be tryin better.
How does everyone else get their toddler to behave?
tracy xxx
sorry for ther rant, gotta go scremin kid arghhhh

Shell31

17-09-2009, 22:42

Angel.. Don't get upset at everyone else posting on FB about their hard nights.. maybe you just opened the door for everyone else to admit they are having a bad day too lol
Did you see my comments a few pages back when you mentioned you were having trouble settling of a night? can you get your DH to just do it for a few nights.. now I know you're like me & will be awake in bed thinking.. omg do this already or omg just bring her to me.. but give him a go.. let him do it so she can't smell your milk because I can assure you that your beautiful milk settles her and that means if you go within an inch of her when she is sad she is going to want your boobs lol.. Thats so lovely but she doesnt know when she doesnt actually need the boob.. she might just need a cuddle & I think your DH is the perfect candidate to do that for a few nights until she settles in.. Sorry if you take offense to this.. maybe thats why you didnt respond the other day when I mentioned it.. or maybe you did & I missed your response.. I don't like people saying that nobody cares.. we do.. I know I do & I know the others do too.. yes we all have our own problems but we are & always will be our own little support group & hey if you need someone to talk to right that moment I bet you a hundred dollars if you posted "I need someone to talk to right now, anyone around?" on here you'd have someone in a heartbeat..you just need to ask.. so please... tell us whats going on.. you might get the same old boring replies.. you might get some new idea's.. but I assure you that you will never be ignored.. xx

tracy - omg you poor thing.. let me just tell you that you should never be embarrassed about your son again.. My next door neighbour has a 2 1/2 yr old son & he is hard work.. she is a beautiful girl but omg her son is atrocious at times & we are all experts when its not our own child but I can see the inconsistency with her.. I still love her & him.. but his latest.. just to make you laugh or like me shudder.. is.. get this.. an old lady walked up to him & said "hello there.. whats your name beautiful boy?" his reply... "P !ss off" :eek:

Its so not funny but I thought you'd read it & say its not so bad here after all lol..There is always someone worse.. or someone sicker.. or someone poorer or busier.. don't know if that helps but thought it would make anyone who is NOT his mother giggle a little bit.. Cords I know you are.. :shame:

The main thing I see with her is that she doesnt follow through.. I always give my kids chances but I also always make sure I dont threaten anything i'm not going to follow through on.. if I tell theo dont do something a few times & he keeps doing it then I make sure I think about what im going to say next because I know I have to follow through.. for instance at the park today with next door neighbour. Her boy hit me.. now she said.. Don't do that ##... he made a move to choof off.. she said.. COME BACK HERE NOW ##.. he continued to choof off laughing.. she said.. ## sweetheart come back here now & apoligise right now or we are going home.... he didn't come back & she didn't follow through with the go home (probably because he is hard work & she needs some time out) But its not sending a good message to him.. I truly believe this little boy is confused & needs some consistent, persistent parenting.. Why would he behave when he isn't pulled into line when he does something wrong.. its one thing to raise your voice to a child when they've done the wrong thing but I believe its so very important to help them learn the consequences of their actions & the best way to do that is to match the action with a consequence i/e.. if child is ramming another with their bike.. warn them then take the bike off them.. always try & match the action with a consequence.. If your child is not behaving when you have people over.. they must go to their room until they can come out & play nice.. if they are refusing to eat the food that you know they like then "thats ok.. but there is nothing else. but I will keep this dinner for later if your hungry".I dont know..am I making sense lol I need to talk at times like this not type.. I probably come across as some monster horrible Mum but really not...

Have I helped???

To all the other girls.. much love.. I have to get to bed.. Been to a concert at the high school for my beautiful Jamie tonight.. went until just after 10!!!! so i better go to sleep now i've had my hour or two of unwind time.. have to go to work tomorrow & really wanted to get to the gym before work.. can't see that happening lol..

Mwah..
Rachelle xxx

Brumington301

18-09-2009, 06:30

OK - sorry. All of these pregnant ladies have meant that I've been on BH to do quick messages to them and have totally failed to post to anyone else. I've just been lazy and thought to myself that I'd post later but just never got around to it.

Firstly, I wanted to let you know AB that we are all here for you. When I was having a hard time of things a little while back you wrote a lovely post to make me feel like I had so many shoulders to cry on that I didn't feel so alone. We all have tough times and in those times I feel it is better to post on BH rather than FB cause the people on here are going through or have gone through the same or similar things. We all care - I can promise you that. :hugs: Anyway, the waking in the night with Nic must be very tiring for you and is bound to bring you down. I always find in those times we see negative things in everything. I'm sure your friends on FB wouldn't have ignored your post if they knew you really needed somebody (do I have you as a friend on FB? I don't think I do. PM me if you want and I'll add you). I agree with Shell that you should try and get DH to try and settle her so she can't smell your milk - it seems habit more than anything else now so you need to change her habits so you can get some much needed sleep. The car was bound to settle her, they always do but perhaps getting her out of the car was bound to wake her. Oakleigh is exactly the same if he falls asleep in the car during the day and I try and transfer him to the cot for the remainder of his nap. I just have to switch the engine off and he's wide awake. The problem with this is then he's had a power nap and just won't settle in the cot no matter how tired he is. The trouble for you is that Nic has been asleep for 1 1/2 hrs while you've been driving and then when you're ready for sleep she's ready for wake.

Tracy - you poor thing. Don't be ashamed about Ben being a bit naughty. Every kid has naughty times surely? Again, Shell has a great point. Follow through on threats and I reckon you're on to a winner and be consistent. I know I don't have a toddler but I've watched a lot of Supernanny!:laughing: Her main thing is to not make idle threats cause then there is no consequence for bad behaviour. If a toddler thinks 'If I do this again Mum is gonna take my toy away cause she did last time' then they might think twice.

Shell - as ever you made me laugh. Love the story of the little boy and his response to the old lady! Not sure if I've told you this one before but my niece did a classic. On a long bus journey (well, long by English standards) an older lady was saying how pretty she was and what a lovely girl she is. My nieces response? 'Did you used to be pretty when you were young?'. Five hours of a very awkward bus journey for my sister! I was going to ask you what on earth you were doing up at a quarter to midnight but your post let me know. Hope you had a lovely time at the concert. Have a nice day at work.

Fugs - hope you're having fun with your sister. I don't think we'll see you on here very much while she's there but just wanted to post just in case you had a sneeky peak.

Oats - well done on deciding to change doctors. I think it's probably for the best if that woman is making you doubt yourself. We are our own worst critics and we really don't need outside help. You are more than welcome for the comments on FB about Ayla. You have a beautiful little family there - she truly is the jewel in the crown. :yes:

Sharne - how is that little man? Is he feeling better? Hope so. Thoughts are with you and him.

BF - how are you? Hope the pregnancy is going well. How are the twins going now? I saw that one was not allowed to go on the trip :(. I think it's wonderful that the school is willing to work with you to improve the situation. Perhaps if the twins know that school and home are both on the same page with the discipline it will improve things. It's certainly a step in the right direction. :yelclap:

M2M - hope you're enjoying your holiday and your special 'I can't believe we did it' times. :smiliedance:

Cords - How are you? Let us know your news. We don't know any Cordelia news!

Bubsno1 - same goes....! Let us know how things are going....

Hello to everyone else. Hope you're all well.

wildoats

18-09-2009, 07:09

The main thing I see with her is that she doesnt follow through.. I always give my kids chances but I also always make sure I dont threaten anything i'm not going to follow through on.. if I tell theo dont do something a few times & he keeps doing it then I make sure I think about what im going to say next because I know I have to follow through.. for instance at the park today with next door neighbour. Her boy hit me.. now she said.. Don't do that ##... he made a move to choof off.. she said.. COME BACK HERE NOW ##.. he continued to choof off laughing.. she said.. ## sweetheart come back here now & apoligise right now or we are going home.... he didn't come back & she didn't follow through with the go home (probably because he is hard work & she needs some time out) But its not sending a good message to him.. I truly believe this little boy is confused & needs some consistent, persistent parenting.. Why would he behave when he isn't pulled into line when he does something wrong.. its one thing to raise your voice to a child when they've done the wrong thing but I believe its so very important to help them learn the consequences of their actions & the best way to do that is to match the action with a consequence i/e.. if child is ramming another with their bike.. warn them then take the bike off them.. always try & match the action with a consequence.. If your child is not behaving when you have people over.. they must go to their room until they can come out & play nice.. if they are refusing to eat the food that you know they like then "thats ok.. but there is nothing else. but I will keep this dinner for later if your hungry".I dont know..am I making sense lol I need to talk at times like this not type.. I probably come across as some monster horrible Mum but really not...

Have I helped???

Shell, what can I say? Your a gem! I always love reading what you have to say. It comforts me to read your kind and very insightful words. Well... I only have one wee baby but when Ayla is a little older your post will be very helpful. I believe that you are very correct in your suggestion that an must action must follow through with a consequence. Thank you for sharing that with us!

Angel - Hope your feeling better today. It's a funny thing when your tired, everything seems much more dreary. I'm not saying what your feeling is not real, it is just exasperated with no sleep. About your friends on FB... I'm not sure about your theory that noone cares, we all on BH care that is for sure. And if some of your friends on FB seem not to care... I hate to say it... but are they worth your time and effort... are they worth your friendship? Once again when you are tired things seem a little "out of wack" so maybe your friends did not intentionally mean to upset you? Hope your feeling better.

Brum- Thank you once again, yeah I think changing Doctors is important... she has questioned my ability as a mum and that is not a nice feeling. I have always done everything by the book with Ayla... I have only given her the best food and love that I have. What more can I do? Ever since I started solids and knocked back breastfeeding to four times a day Ayla hasn't gained any weight... So that is like 2 1/2 months of no weight gain. I thought I was doing well... My Doctor was not too concerned with her weight when I was just breastfeeding, but since starting solids... Arghh what does she think I'm doing... feeding her McDonalds or something? And she isn't crawling yet! Sorry Brum, just annoys me. Thank you xx

Tracy- Hope that you are feeling better today :hugs: to you

Sharne- Poor little Marley. How is his little ears. Hope you got some sleep last night. x

Didi and M2M- :hugs:hugs to the beautiful preggie girls. M2m hope your enjoying your holiday.

Love to everyone else; Fugs, Cord, Sheree, EF, Kaz, MIW, Nickimumto1,

Oats x

Shell31

18-09-2009, 13:38

Just a quick one cause I'm at work at the moment.. Glad my post made sense & may even be useful to some of you :D

Oats... Just had a thought about Ayla's weight. All my babies have been chubby up until they started crawling.. infact I laugh about it all the time when I go back through their photo's. Why wouldnt they be they've started solids & they chock it on until they start moving. Once they start crawling they usually burn abit more off & end up with a few less rolls lol
She looks absolutely perfect to me. I really really REALLY love her. She has the most beautiful face & eyes. You have nothing to worry about. Glad you're ditching the Dr though. Don't let anyone make you question yourself as a Mum. It's inbuilt with Mum's an instinct that lets us know when something is or isn't right. You know your baby better then anyone, even her Dad so go with your gut always. I'm sure that will hold you well over the years.. We are pretty special us Mums..

awww group hug??? lol

brum - you hadn't told me that story lol @ used to be pretty.. out of the mouths of babes huh.. so brutally honest aren't they.

K gotta go.. work mounting up in inbox.. aaarrgh..

bootiful

18-09-2009, 16:46

well ladies, thanks for all your concerns guys. today i took Nic to PMH as she was running a fever again then thew up her breakfast and panadol. She had the flu combined with a throat/ear viral infection and teething making it all worse :( my poor bubba.

At least now I know what is going on to make her so miserable. On the upside, her 2 top bucky beaver teeth are through and she look even cuter :D

oh poor u angel, im sure everyone doesnt fill like that.
im gonna fell bad now for moanin about my kids.
Been havin a tough time with them anyway, jayden really whiney and ben gettin rough with jayden, tryin to jump and roll on him, and i have just been loosin it and shoutin at him, and when hes really bad smackin him,
well today i got told he pushed a kid over at childcare and was jumpin on his tummy, i feel so ashamed and upset about it, i dunno what to do with ben at the mo.
I should be more tough on him and spend more time with him and try and discipline him more, i feel like im doing a bad job with him and should be tryin better.
How does everyone else get their toddler to behave?
tracy xxx
sorry for ther rant, gotta go scremin kid arghhhh

tracy - sounds like he is acting out just to get attention. i know it sounds hard but just ignore him. thats what i was told when steph was that age. all kids go through it. daycare should dicipline him so he knows right then and there not to do it, but seeing as you are not there its no use punishing him after the fact.

can you get your DH to just do it for a few nights.. now I know you're like me & will be awake in bed thinking.. omg do this already or omg just bring her to me.. but give him a go.

sorry been too busy and tired to post but i did read what you wrote thank :)

As for DH doing the nights he is happy to look after her till midnight but then he has to get some sleep as he is up @ 5.30 to go to work.

Firstly, I wanted to let you know AB that we are all here for you.

thanks...i was a bit down that day.

Angel - Hope your feeling better today. It's a funny thing when your tired, everything seems much more dreary. I'm not saying what your feeling is not real, it is just exasperated with no sleep. About your friends on FB... I'm not sure about your theory that noone cares, we all on BH care that is for sure. And if some of your friends on FB seem not to care... I hate to say it... but are they worth your time and effort... are they worth your friendship? Once again when you are tired things seem a little "out of wack" so maybe your friends did not intentionally mean to upset you? Hope your feeling better.

exasperated with no sleep :yes: definitely..i find myself not remaining calm at the slightest things when i've had no sleep

awww group hug??? lol

:hugs: im so there - hugs all round!

wildoats

18-09-2009, 18:02

wildoats

18-09-2009, 18:31

Cordelia

18-09-2009, 18:53

hey everyone,

thanks for your hi's!! it makes me feel all special to be remembered!!!

angel - sorry to hear nic isn't good. hope she is getting better soon.

tracy - sorry to hear about ben. I reckon it's just normal - just be consistent and he'll improve. He's a 2 year old!!! Well, that's what I tell myself every time caitlin wacks someone at playgroup. He must turn 3 soon????? I love keeping updated about your house-building plans on facebook. dont want to seem like a stalker haha... when it warms up and my kids get healthy we'll have to get together again :)

I agree wtih shell about follow thru. DH uesd to threaten constantly and not follow through and DD just did not listen to one thing he says. Also, if he gave an order he didn't make her do it. eg. "pick up the book" and she'd just ignore and he'd not make sure he did it. It has made a MASSIVE difference.

hehehe shell - yes, i had a big giggle. There's a boy who keeps playign with his bob the builder stuff and he says "where's my f'n hammer?" all the time and my mouth just drops!!! hehe... i'm guessing caitlin will pick it up at some stage.

brum - had a giggle at your story too :laughing: so funny!!!

Us - we're on week 5 of a really sick baby. 5 medications later and he still has a really bad ear infection and now he has croup!!!!! (whatever that is). he is coughign all night and has screamed all day. Panadol doesn't even seem to work. Hopefully the new medication will do some good. THANK GOODNESS my daughter is being WONDERFUL.... no tantrums!! Does what she says!! is a joy!! I CANT BELIEVE I AM SAYING THAT.... i think after 8 months she's finally starting to see daniel as a permanent non-threatening fixture. She's even playing with him.

So baby is really really not very well but overjoyed at the toddler.

and overjoyed at DH making me chicken pasta for dinner but he is dying for me to go grab a kid!! (how does he think i do it every night?!?!?!? :laughing:)

bbl :)

bootiful

19-09-2009, 10:18

Us - we're on week 5 of a really sick baby. 5 medications later and he still has a really bad ear infection and now he has croup!!!!! (whatever that is). he is coughign all night and has screamed all day. Panadol doesn't even seem to work. Hopefully the new medication will do some good. THANK GOODNESS my daughter is being WONDERFUL.... no tantrums!! Does what she says!! is a joy!! I CANT BELIEVE I AM SAYING THAT.... i think after 8 months she's finally starting to see daniel as a permanent non-threatening fixture. She's even playing with him.

Oh Nicole, im so sorry that Daniel is still sick. I hate when bubs are sick...and nothing works :crying:

Croup is an inflammation of the voice box (larynx) and the windpipe (trachea). The airway becomes swollen and partially blocked with mucus. The blockage results in the partial collapse of the airway when a child breathes in (rather like a bent straw) leading to breathing difficulties and a characteristic harsh barking cough. It's caused by a viral infection.

AFM - got some sleep last night, too much actually that I woke up with 1 boob bursting at the seams and leaking everywhere. Nic had a feed then projectile vomited everywhere...BAH HUMBUG :hissy:

Anhoo - Ben rocked her to sleep and lets hope that temp has dropped a bit when she wakes. Its been high and she won't touch panadol..don't blame her it tastes like $h!t

Hope your all having a good day....off to finish the washing and cleaning....bye :wave:

tracynben

19-09-2009, 17:35

hi everyone
just a quickie
:) to all ur advice girlies esp shell on the long advice.
Im feelin ok about it now, and have took a step back from everything, realising, im too slack on ben and he needs more discipline, routine, and consistency, also i need to spend a bit more time with both kids, i spend too much time on here :no:
thanks again
tracy xxx

Shell31

19-09-2009, 18:35

Just wanted to come in & wish you all a lovely Saturday night :D

I hope you're all enjoying yourselves... I mainly wanted to come in and sprinkle a little sleep / get well soon dust :babydust2:around for all the Due in Jan 09 bubs.. and give all you Mum's a big :hugs:

As for me.. I've dropped DH over at his mates house to watch the footy finals tonight.. He packed an esky full of beer AND tucked the bottle of small batch Jim Beam bourbon with a hint of port in it in for good measure.. Think he will have a sore head tomorrow. He deserves a night out he rarely gets time away to let his hair down & I'd much rather him at a mates watching footy then down the pub til all hours lol.. .So its just me & the little ones tonight... Daisy's in bed & Theo's just about to go himself.. Me time.. yah !!!

Cordelia

20-09-2009, 00:14

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

20-09-2009, 08:03

Just wanted to come in & wish you all a lovely Saturday night

I hope you're all enjoying yourselves... I mainly wanted to come in and sprinkle a little sleep / get well soon dust :babydust2:around for all the Due in Jan 09 bubs.. and give all you Mum's a big :hugs:

As for me.. I've dropped DH over at his mates house to watch the footy finals tonight.. He packed an esky full of beer AND tucked the bottle of small batch Jim Beam bourbon with a hint of port in it in for good measure.. Think he will have a sore head tomorrow. He deserves a night out he rarely gets time away to let his hair down & I'd much rather him at a mates watching footy then down the pub til all hours lol.. .So its just me & the little ones tonight... Daisy's in bed & Theo's just about to go himself.. Me time.. yah !!!

Hi Shell,

Hope you had a great night last night and got some much needed "me time" :D

How is DH's head this morning?? Im guessing just the same as my DH's :laughing:, ah well nothing that some water and panadol wont fix!!

Thanks for your get well :babydust2::babydust2:

Marley is definatly on the mend, he slept all night!!!! YAY!!! (without stiring)

Well better fly,
Hope you have a great day today

Mwah
Sharne
xoxo

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

20-09-2009, 08:21

Aahhhh just a little vent abotu my day...

took D to the GP and she went OMG WHAT IS GOING ON and gave him steroids and sent us straight to emergency. so we sat there all day with one sick baby and got the option of getting admitted.. but the doctor said we'd probably be happier at home. He has bronchiollitis... he was wheezing so bad this morning that the doctor thought he was having a massive asthma attack.. i dunno. i just need some wellness vibes. We have shipped DD off to her nanna's tonight and D has been asleep for around an hour... he was up al night last night not breathing :(

sorry, it's still not very serious - just draining and worrying and the poor little guy.

have a great sunday everyone :)

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!! Cords what is going on!!

Dont mean to sound rude, but, where do you live and what hospital did you go to???

Poor little Daniel, it doesnt sound like anyone really knows what they are talking about.

Is his cough a barking sound of cough or more wheezey?? If it is not barking (croup) then the steriods that the GP gave him will not do anything!!

If it is more wheezy and is Bronchiolitis, i dont want to scare you, but, it can be serious!! Especially when bubs have been sick for a while as they get to the point where they find it to hard to fight to breath and they can go down hill very quickly! Did they check his oxygen levels at the hospital?? I hope so, sometimes bubs with bronchiolitis need oxygen, especially when they fall asleep.

Keep a really close eye on him and if you think he is getting any worse or finding it hard to breath then I would take him back to the hospital. You may be more comfortable at home, but, for peace of mind, im sure you would be much happier having spent one night in hospital being observed and knowing that he is getting better and not worse.

Brochiolitis generally is worse on "Days 3-4" and then they start to get better. The cough can last for many weeks but the bubs themselves are not sick, they just have the residual cough!! It is caused by a virus, called RSV and they (the hospital) can test for it with a nose swab.

I know that Daniel has been sick for so many weeks now, but, im sure he has been very unlucky and had virus on top of virus. Maybe it would be wise, if you go back to the hospital to ask them to do a test of his mucus (snot) and see what respiratory virus he actually has. It wont necessarily change how he is treated but at least you know then if it is RSV or Influenza or any other respiratory virus.

I hope Im not out of line saying all this, just wanted you to know some of the facts. I have looked after many many babies with bronch and I when I read your post I was worried for you.

Hope Daniel gets better really soon!!!

Many :hugs: for you both

Sharne:)

bootiful

20-09-2009, 08:24

BellyFruit

20-09-2009, 15:03

Wildoats: tell your GP to just chill out... Chace weighs about the same as Ayla, and I know he's a boy, but still, there is nothing wrong with her weight... at one point my MIL said DH weighed in at OVER the 100th percentile line LOL... it's totally fine... I cant believe your GP would ask for a photo of a meal size.... that's offensive... trust your instincts woman, you know Ayla is not too big... Chace also does not crawl yet (I assume it's because he's a fatty) and neither does the other "fatty" in our mother's group whos a few weeks older than Chace... sorry, I use the term "fatty" affectionately for Chace...the petite babies crawl, but the bigger ones dont just yet, so that's completely normal...

Tracy: hun, it's tough when your kids are a bit feral sometimes... DS2 bit someone this year (he's 6 for godsake) and drew blood... I was like OMG, sooo not good form... but it was all ok... I agree with Shell about the need to follow through with consequences. Often enough I threaten to rip my kids arms off :o... and have to check myself and then threaten with dishwasher duty, or sitting in the car or whatever to get the kids to do what I want... it's the follow through that works, even for toddlers...always two warnings then a consequence and stick with it... hang in there, is Rich taking the boys on the weekend so you can have a break?

Angel: hun, we're here for you... hope you're having a good day today...

Brum: yes, DS2 had a shocker and did not go to the excursion, however the principal said he thrived on all the one on one attention he got by being at school in the deputy's office all day :rolleyes:... i feel DS2 and the principal will be good friends by year 6... lol... had "the meeting" with their new teacher and the principal and it was very positive and I did not feel like I was being attacked or anything and all they're interested in is helping the boys improve and I felt wonderful leaving there, like I had a lot more support and have implemented a few new things at home to encourage the boys to wait their turn a bit better etc... its going well... fingers crossed they turn a corner... Oh and DH has said no to Oakleigh for a boy's name... I was somewhat disappointed, but he said he did not want his son named after a pair of sunnies... lol... it's spelt differently though I did try and argue, but no... did you guys consider that when you picked the name? I personally love the name regardless, but arent you guys from the UK? Did that make a difference to how you felt about the name?

Cords: hope Daniel is better today... we def have to get together when the weather (and babies) are better... how did dinner turn out? It's nice that DD has turned a corner with her brother... what a relief it must be...

Hi to Fugs, BubsNo1, EF, Sharne and everyone else :wave:

AFM: Chacey bum is asleep atm woo... twins are watching The Mask... not sure it's suited to 6yos and havent seen it in years but hey, I'm sure they've seen worse (spiderman and transformers are both M rathed I think... :o) I do draw the line at movies like Hell Boy...

Am 17 weeks and two days today (my ticker is out I think)... feeling the glow which is lovely as I didnt get it until the final 6 weeks of my last pregnancy... however seem to get "flushes" of hormones every now and then, that see me get a really bad headache all of a sudden, and feel very faint and oh, lucky me, a big :barf: too... sigh... but most of the time I feel wonderful which I'm really enjoying... got a full on tummy now too which is nice... I'm loving my body...

gtg, Chace is starting to stir behind me, must be the ticking on the keys...sshhhh....

aw dammit... he's awake... lol....

Big hugs to everyone, specially the sick bubbies...

BF xx

wildoats

20-09-2009, 17:48

sorry, it's still not very serious

No way it seems very serious! I have no idea what to say... I truly hopes he gets better soon. LOve to you all x

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!! Cords what is going on!!

Dont mean to sound rude, but, where do you live and what hospital did you go to???

Poor little Daniel, it doesnt sound like anyone really knows what they are talking about.

Is his cough a barking sound of cough or more wheezey?? If it is not barking (croup) then the steriods that the GP gave him will not do anything!!

If it is more wheezy and is Bronchiolitis, i dont want to scare you, but, it can be serious!! Especially when bubs have been sick for a while as they get to the point where they find it to hard to fight to breath and they can go down hill very quickly! Did they check his oxygen levels at the hospital?? I hope so, sometimes bubs with bronchiolitis need oxygen, especially when they fall asleep.

Keep a really close eye on him and if you think he is getting any worse or finding it hard to breath then I would take him back to the hospital. You may be more comfortable at home, but, for peace of mind, im sure you would be much happier having spent one night in hospital being observed and knowing that he is getting better and not worse.

Brochiolitis generally is worse on "Days 3-4" and then they start to get better. The cough can last for many weeks but the bubs themselves are not sick, they just have the residual cough!! It is caused by a virus, called RSV and they (the hospital) can test for it with a nose swab.

I know that Daniel has been sick for so many weeks now, but, im sure he has been very unlucky and had virus on top of virus. Maybe it would be wise, if you go back to the hospital to ask them to do a test of his mucus (snot) and see what respiratory virus he actually has. It wont necessarily change how he is treated but at least you know then if it is RSV or Influenza or any other respiratory virus.

I hope Im not out of line saying all this, just wanted you to know some of the facts. I have looked after many many babies with bronch and I when I read your post I was worried for you.

Hope Daniel gets better really soon!!!

Many :hugs: for you both

Sharne:)

Sharne, your awesome! Cord, I hope Sharne has helped you. Once again Sharne you prove me right when I say "nurses know so much more than Doctors". Glad Marley is a little better.

Wildoats: tell your GP to just chill out... Chace weighs about the same as Ayla, and I know he's a boy, but still, there is nothing wrong with her weight... at one point my MIL said DH weighed in at OVER the 100th percentile line LOL... it's totally fine... I cant believe your GP would ask for a photo of a meal size.... that's offensive... trust your instincts woman, you know Ayla is not too big... Chace also does not crawl yet (I assume it's because he's a fatty) and neither does the other "fatty" in our mother's group whos a few weeks older than Chace... sorry, I use the term "fatty" affectionately for Chace...the petite babies crawl, but the bigger ones dont just yet, so that's completely normal...

AFM: Chacey bum is asleep atm woo... twins are watching The Mask... not sure it's suited to 6yos and havent seen it in years but hey, I'm sure they've seen worse (spiderman and transformers are both M rathed I think... :o) I do draw the line at movies like Hell Boy...

Am 17 weeks and two days today (my ticker is out I think)... feeling the glow which is lovely as I didnt get it until the final 6 weeks of my last pregnancy... however seem to get "flushes" of hormones every now and then, that see me get a really bad headache all of a sudden, and feel very faint and oh, lucky me, a big :barf: too... sigh... but most of the time I feel wonderful which I'm really enjoying... got a full on tummy now too which is nice... I'm loving my body...

gtg, Chace is starting to stir behind me, must be the ticking on the keys...sshhhh....

aw dammit... he's awake... lol....

Big hugs to everyone, specially the sick bubbies...

BF xx

Didi thank you for that. I know there is a lot of weight there to crawl lol. She took a while to roll because of this... now all she does is roll. The GP is now goneee! lol

It is good hearing from you. I'm glad you are well minus the :barf:... hope ms gets better soon... Chase is such a beautiful lil boy, love the pic you posted this afternoon on FB.

BIG HUGS for all the sick bubs...

bootiful

21-09-2009, 09:10

:crying: I have officially lost my voice

I think im gonna spend the whole day cleaning and try 'work' this stupid cold/flu/infection outta my body...i sooo hate being sick.

On the upside, Nic is a little happier today, still warm and snotty but its clearing up by the look of things.

I hope everyone else is having a good start to the day, hope to talk to you all at some stage today :wave: I'm in a chatty mood - and online I don't need a voice :D

Brumington301

21-09-2009, 09:11

:no: Oh God Cords - poor Daniel :(. I'm so sorry to hear he's still unwell. It must be so frustrating to not be able to get him better and really not have a great deal of help from the hospital (not to mention worrying for you and DH). I don't know what to say apart from obviously I really hope he gets better soon and our thoughts are with you. :hugs:

BF - it was lovely to read your post about how proud you are of your pregnant body and how you're glowing with pregnancy hormones - I felt all happy for you. So pleased things are taking a turn for the better at school for the twins too - it makes so much difference when school and home are on the same page cause it takes that consistent message through. As for DH not wanting Oakleigh cause of the sunnies!!!! I must admit it was something we considered but then we figured that there are worse things to be named after. I also think we all have a name that people can say - 'Oh, just like.....'. When we were considering names there was always a girl/boy at school who somebody didn't like or a person at work who somebody didn't like or a dog or a cat or a town in the Northern Territory with the same name so I think if you and DH like the name then it's all that matters. If DH doesn't like Oakleigh cause it will always remind him of sunnies then it's not the name for you. I'm very happy you like it :thumbsup:! Tell him our next son/daughter is going to be called Speedo!:laughing:

AB - sorry Nic is still unwell. How is she today? Poor little thing. Is she still vomiting up the panadol?

Sharne - really happy that Marley is getting better and had a good night. How was last night?

So many poorly babies.......:(

Shell - did you enjoy your 'Shell' time on Sat night? Well deserved I say!

Tracy - hello to you. How are the house plans going? We had our colour consultation on Wed which was very exciting. I then had a panic about the colour of brick we'd chosen and have now changed our minds which means all the guttering and fascia etc has to be changed now. Bit of a pain but it's best to get it right. Who are you building with?

Not much to report here. Another trip to Brisvegas this afternoon for more doctor consultations about this cyst - wish me luck ladies.

bootiful

21-09-2009, 14:03

AB - sorry Nic is still unwell. How is she today? Poor little thing. Is she still vomiting up the panadol?

Not much to report here. Another trip to Brisvegas this afternoon for more doctor consultations about this cyst - wish me luck ladies.

:wave: Brum...Nic is much better today, not even attempting to give her panadol after she threw it up again yesterday, jut after i dressed her in new clothes ready to go to lunch :hair: Her fever is gone I think, she is just a little warmer than usual. She is sleeping atm :D Her nappy rash is getting better but still looks painful.

I wish you the bet of luck today for your appointment....we are all thinking of you :hugs:

Anyhoo ladies...my house is clean (dad just came over to do all my odd fix it jobs I can't do and DH can't/won't do) so guess what...im off to Ikea :smiliedance: gonna get a new computer desk and another toy box (for the blankets).

catch y'all later :flowerz:

MummaFug

21-09-2009, 15:21

Ni Hao Everyone ...

Must apologize as DS pulled the 'e' key off my keyboard so it isnt working too well...So may miss some out :)

Cords - Poor D and poor you. But luckily you have got some answers FINALLY and you can work at getting him better....big hugs to you both
BRUM- Hope all goes well today ... thinking of you

WildOats - Pfffttt..to your nurse. Ayla is NOT too big. THose charts are stoopid sometimes. THere is a Local baby in my building who is 9.2kg and 5mths and his parents are TEENY. I think as long as they are eating and healthy -and not too small... Everything is fine. Dont let it worry you too much(easy to say I know)

Angel - Speak Up!! I can't hear you :laughing:
Sorry - thats mean. I really hope you are feeling better soon.

Bellyfruit - Yay for the meeting with the school. I'm beginning to love your DS2 - I love a child with character :yes:. Glad you are feeling great and we want to see some pics of you and your preggy belly (actually - no I dont - I just remembered your post baby photo...hehehe)

Sharne - YOU ROCK !!! You are so clever :) and always have such great advice for us all..We are lucky to have you here.

EARTHFAIRY

happybirthday HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A FAB DAY !!!

AFus -
GOt our professional photos back - GREAT ones of the kiddies but I have to be the worlds most unphotogenic person :no: Oh well.. Will have to pick just one of the fam - the rest can be of kiddies only.

LOVING having my sis and nephew here. DS thinks his cousin is pretty fab and copies everything he does. ALthough not sure that having a 2yr old doing 6yr old things is such a great idea...but too cute all the same. He is currently asleep in a tent in his bedroom - very sweet.

DD is crawling like crazy and is very hard to catch.SHe is also grabbing EVERYTHING so we need to do another clean and move....things need to go up a few shelves.

As for me .. when my sis goes - I am going on a HUGE HUGE diet (well as much as I can considering im still breastfeeding) but I am over being big ... I was always skinny and now am too big for my liking.

So you girls need to help me out and ask me how i'm going .. just so I feel guilty if I dont keep it up. Not sure if I am ready to admit how much I weigh yet- but will get there in time.

Hope you are all having a great monday

wildoats

21-09-2009, 17:09

As for me .. when my sis goes - I am going on a HUGE HUGE diet (well as much as I can considering im still breastfeeding) but I am over being big ... I was always skinny and now am too big for my liking.

So you girls need to help me out and ask me how i'm going .. just so I feel guilty if I dont keep it up. Not sure if I am ready to admit how much I weigh yet- but will get there in time.

Hope you are all having a great monday

Fug,

Thank you for your kind words in regards to Ayla's weight. I'm trying not to stress too much about it.

I'm glad your enjoying your time with your sister and nephew!

WEll I'm with you... I need to loose weight too! So we will keep each other motivated :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance:WE CAN DO IT! YAY! lol... Actually I only need to loose about 4kg... but I REALLY need to tone up. My belly JUST WILL NOT GO AWAY! I do three lots of 30 sit ups everyday and I haven't seen an improvement. I have been doing them for about two months *sigh*... Oh well Ayla was worth the body shape lol...

Anywhoo HAPPY BIRTHDAY EF happybirthdayHave a great one!!

Cord, hope everything is well.

Shell, how did Aaron and Theo go with the camping. so cute :)

Angel, how is Nic? How are you feeling... talking now I hope??

Brum, how did you go at the Doctors? Well I hope.

Lots of love to everyone else, Sharne, M2M, Bubs1, Didi, MTM, Tracy, Kaz, Nickmumto1 xox

BubsNo1

21-09-2009, 21:24

Bubsno1 - same goes....! Let us know how things are going....

:wave: Hello, I saw this Brum and I thought "geez I really haven't posted an update in quite a while!!", so here goes.......

Not much to report really, I think I have lucked out with a very easy-going baby :)

William is going really well at daycare, he's getting more & more active, getting close to crawling I'm sure!

He's still having 4 bottles a day plus 3 solid meals. Usually porridge for breakfast, a jar of pureed fruit for lunch and a bowl of pureed vegies for dinner. I'm hoping to introduce some meat into his diet this week, and fingers crossed he likes it!

He's still sleeping really well, usually down at 7:30pm and awake at 6:30am. Over the last couple of weeks he has started sleeping on his side, it's very cute :D

We had our first night out last week and he slept at Grandma's house, he did very well which was such a relief :yelclap:

He was 8 months yesterday and weighs about 10.5 kg - he's in size 1 for all of his clothes now.

Not sure what else to say other than he is bootiful :flowerz:

I'm so excited about the upcoming arrivals for our group that I seem to forget about posting about us, LOL

Sending lots of love to you all,
Sheree xxx

BubsNo1

21-09-2009, 21:34

I hope the up-the-duff mums are doing well and sending lots of hugs to the mums & bubs who aren't well :kiss:

Sharne - that was great advice about the bronchiolitis. William had it at 4 months of age and was observed in hospital. They did the nasal swab test to determine what virus he had (ended up being RSV) ......... glad to say that he only had the one bad bout, since then he's been relatively healthy - just the occasional croup type wheeze etc. I was told by my GP that this croup might lead to childhood asthma, fingers crossed he doesn't get it and if he does hopefully he grows out of it! :fingerscrossed:

One more thing to report - I think William might be starting to get teeth, lots and lots of dribble tonight, keeps on putting his fist in his mouth. The main thing is he doesn't seem too grizzly, yet! :D

Well best be off to bed, nighty night :hugs:

bootiful

22-09-2009, 05:20

:hissy: thought i'd get my whinge in nice and early today

:crying: Nic has been screaming since 8pm last night....I haven't been to bed and im like a zombie...i gave in and had a coffee (i was seeing spots and very dizzy) and i think that is making her worse :(

I rung Health Direct AGAIN and they said the same cr@p ..take her to the GP..which I have done....then take her to PMH..which I have done....finally got teething tablets into her and nothing...got some panadol into her too...nothing. I have no idea what is wrong and I am at my f**king wits end (not with her) at the whole situation. I can't wake DH to help cause he is flat out at work and got sick tonight, he is more blocked up than all of us girls put together and he has to get up @ 5.30.

To make things worse today is my big monthly food shopping day, I put it off an extra week cause of illness and I really have to go.

I got one thing to say....BAH FREAKIN HUMBUG!!!!!! :hair:

BubsNo1

22-09-2009, 08:29

I'm really sorry AB, I hope hope hope that Nic settles down for you today and you are able to get some rest, it doesn't sound nice at all :no:

I wonder if it's teething or something else? The poor little mite must be feeling terrible :gloomy:

My fingers are crossed for an improvement today!!

Nurse Sharne what's your thoughts? :p

Sheree
xxx

Brumington301

22-09-2009, 09:36

:no: Oh dear AB - what a terrible time you're having. The poor little mite must be having some tough times to be able to cry for so long. I don't know what I can say to help you out. I think you should go back to the doctor though and let them know what a bad night you've had and how out of character this is for Nic. Does she still have a temperature? I know you said it was dropping but has it gone or does she still have it? Try and get some rest yourself too. Is there somebody who could come around and help you out while you get a couple of hours sleep in? That's what friends and family are for after all.

Bubsno1 - Thank you for your post - I love to hear the news even though I pretty much keep up to date on FB. William is a little starlet isn't he? I love the recent pictures of him. O hasn't made much fuss about his teeth coming through either - he isn't dribbling much but I know he's teething cause I can feel they've broken through! I actually think when he was teething in UK a few months before they broke through we had a harder time!

WO and Fugs - weight loss - hmmmm. Now, I've seen pictures of you both on FB and neither of you need to lose weight but I wish you luck all the same for the miniscule amount of post pregnancy belly you might think you need to get rid of! I will ask when I remember to keep you both in check - see it as 'Brum's Bootcamp' :laughing: Glad you're having a good time with your sister and nephew Fugs.

Thanks for the good luck wishes guys - your wishes worked :yelclap:. I have basically been worried about nothing as I kind of realised at the back of my mind I might be but if somebody tells you they might have to remove an ovary when you are looking at infertility anyway it is bad news to say the least. The IVF doctor has said it is not big enough to worry about, that it will not interfere with FET (thank God) and that if I have a planned CS next time they can remove it then. She also thought the reason it wasn't removed on the last CS was that it was emergency and obviously the biggest concern is baby and mother rather than cysts and that it might not have been big enough to stand out. So, as far as I'm concerned, the cyst will not have to be worried about unless I have to have another stimulated cycle of IVF but while we have two potential babies as embryos at the moment I shouldn't worry unless I have to. I'm just so relieved. :smiliedance:

Hello to everyone else. I only wanted to do a quick post to let you know about the doctor and then I saw AB had a bad night so thought I'd do a couple of persies too so my short post became a lot longer than expected......:D

tracynben

22-09-2009, 09:51

awww poor angel, i hope shes ok, does she still havea temp? whats she like in the day, is she just cryin at night?
I really dont know what to suggest, it could be just teething, some babies are worst than others, and you would have thought if it was anything else the hospital would have found it.

Hope she settles soon and you get some rest. I had a baddish night last night, but no where near as you.

tracy xxxx

BubsNo1

22-09-2009, 11:10

The IVF doctor has said it is not big enough to worry about, that it will not interfere with FET (thank God) and that if I have a planned CS next time they can remove it then. :smiliedance:

This is great news Brum, when are you trying for no. 2? :D

Cordelia

22-09-2009, 13:18

Hellooooo everybody,

BRUM: :flowerz::smiliedance::yelclap: fanflippingtastic!!!

Very cheery today as have a reasonably happy baby with just a little wheeze... he is pulling himself up onto the coffee table as we speak (quite unsuccessfully) and getting into all the toys (much to DD's annoyance) so i think things are looking up. Thanks so much for your advice (especially Sharne!!) we are seeing a GP on thursday and I think if I'm not fully happy with what's goign on I will push to see the paediatrician and try and get this SORTED. He is also just cutting hsi first tooth so I'm very excited - he is dead on with his milestones with DD.

angel baby - sorry for your hard time. Health Direct is a waste of time - after spending 15 minutes getting all your details they just give you a time frame of when to visit a doctor/hospital. Sorry, do the doctor's say its' teething? its' not an ear infection or anything?? if it's teethign then there is a chemist in tuart hill that has a miraculous "teething elixir". unfortunately you have to get a prescription for it now. (you used to be able to get it over the counter with an interview) but if you want the details I can pm them to you. Hope you get some improvement

well one master daniel is asking for a sleep in his own little way so i'll say adios for now!

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

22-09-2009, 13:44

thought i'd get my whinge in nice and early today

Nic has been screaming since 8pm last night....I haven't been to bed and im like a zombie...i gave in and had a coffee (i was seeing spots and very dizzy) and i think that is making her worse

I rung Health Direct AGAIN and they said the same cr@p ..take her to the GP..which I have done....then take her to PMH..which I have done....finally got teething tablets into her and nothing...got some panadol into her too...nothing. I have no idea what is wrong and I am at my f**king wits end (not with her) at the whole situation. I can't wake DH to help cause he is flat out at work and got sick tonight, he is more blocked up than all of us girls put together and he has to get up @ 5.30.

To make things worse today is my big monthly food shopping day, I put it off an extra week cause of illness and I really have to go.

I got one thing to say....BAH FREAKIN HUMBUG!!!!!!

Ohhh Angel, Im sorry your still having troubles with NIc :hugs:, Im sorry im so far away from you cause its hard to give an acurate opinion without actaully seeing her :( id help more if i could!!

If you want my opinion and its ok if you dont, can you list exactly what is going on with her. Temps? Cough? Runny nose? Eating? Drinking? Sleeping (or lack there of) Day and night behaviour? Wees, poos? (How many/day, colour, smell)
Also when you say she screamed from 8pm -4ish how did it start, was it continous or did she have periods of being happy, what did you do to try and calm her?
I'll try and give you my help (if i can) if you would like it.

I really hope she is having a better day and that you have mananged to get a little sleep too

:hugs: Sharne

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

22-09-2009, 14:05

Thanks for the good luck wishes guys - your wishes worked :yelclap:. I have basically been worried about nothing as I kind of realised at the back of my mind I might be but if somebody tells you they might have to remove an ovary when you are looking at infertility anyway it is bad news to say the least. The IVF doctor has said it is not big enough to worry about, that it will not interfere with FET (thank God) and that if I have a planned CS next time they can remove it then. She also thought the reason it wasn't removed on the last CS was that it was emergency and obviously the biggest concern is baby and mother rather than cysts and that it might not have been big enough to stand out. So, as far as I'm concerned, the cyst will not have to be worried about unless I have to have another stimulated cycle of IVF but while we have two potential babies as embryos at the moment I shouldn't worry unless I have to. I'm just so relieved. :smiliedance:

Oh Brum :smiliedance: im so happy for you that everything is ok!! I told you not to worry!!!!

How is O??

Oh also, I had a laugh about your post to DiDi Re: Oakleighs name and speedo:laughing: i told my DH, he had a laugh too. I love O's name, it suits him so much!

Sharne xoxo

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

22-09-2009, 14:07

Very cheery today as have a reasonably happy baby with just a little wheeze... he is pulling himself up onto the coffee table as we speak (quite unsuccessfully) and getting into all the toys (much to DD's annoyance) so i think things are looking up. Thanks so much for your advice (especially Sharne!!) we are seeing a GP on thursday and I think if I'm not fully happy with what's goign on I will push to see the paediatrician and try and get this SORTED. He is also just cutting hsi first tooth so I'm very excited - he is dead on with his milestones with DD.

well one master daniel is asking for a sleep in his own little way so i'll say adios for now!

Hi Cords,
Ive been thinking about you for days, Im so glad that things are improving for you!! I hope it continues:D

Sharne
xoxo

MuMmyof1nRNtoMaNY

22-09-2009, 14:10

Hi everyone else:wave:

Sorry I dont have time for more personals, I was being lazy and just writing off todays girls posts, Marley has woken so i'll try and come back later and do some more.

Hope your all having a great week!!!

Chat soon

Sharne xo

bootiful

22-09-2009, 15:04

wildoats

22-09-2009, 16:12

Hi everyone!! I'm going to be real quick because there is a big storm coming! Yay I LOVE storms!

William is going really well at daycare, he's getting more & more active, getting close to crawling I'm sure!

Hey Sheree,
I'm glad all is going well for you, but I knew most of this by FB. William is just so cute! The pics on FB are just gorgeous! I'm glad things are working out for you with Family Day Care. Like I said on FB I need Ayla to go there also in Feb. I'm scared of leaving her, but I need to let her go one day... Anyway glad all is well x

WO and Fugs - weight loss - hmmmm. Now, I've seen pictures of you both on FB and neither of you need to lose weight but I wish you luck all the same for the miniscule amount of post pregnancy belly you might think you need to get rid of! I will ask when I remember to keep you both in check - see it as 'Brum's Bootcamp' Glad you're having a good time with your sister and nephew Fugs.

Thanks for the good luck wishes guys - your wishes worked. I have basically been worried about nothing as I kind of realised at the back of my mind I might be but if somebody tells you they might have to remove an ovary when you are looking at infertility anyway it is bad news to say the least. The IVF doctor has said it is not big enough to worry about, that it will not interfere with FET (thank God) and that if I have a planned CS next time they can remove it then. She also thought the reason it wasn't removed on the last CS was that it was emergency and obviously the biggest concern is baby and mother rather than cysts and that it might not have been big enough to stand out. So, as far as I'm concerned, the cyst will not have to be worried about unless I have to have another stimulated cycle of IVF but while we have two potential babies as embryos at the moment I shouldn't worry unless I have to. I'm just so relieved.

:smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance: I cannot tell you how HAPPY I am for you! YIPEE Fantastic news Brum!

HAHA BRUMS BOOTCAMP Yeah! I love it! lol your soooooo funny! Thanks re the no need to loose weight. I guess it is very personal and while I don't have to loose too much, I do need to tone up, I feel 3 months pregnant lol with my lil belly!

Very cheery today as have a reasonably happy baby with just a little wheeze... he is pulling himself up onto the coffee table as we speak (quite unsuccessfully) and getting into all the toys (much to DD's annoyance) so i think things are looking up. Thanks so much for your advice (especially Sharne!!) we are seeing a GP on thursday and I think if I'm not fully happy with what's goign on I will push to see the paediatrician and try and get this SORTED. He is also just cutting hsi first tooth so I'm very excited - he is dead on with his milestones with DD.

Thats's so good to hear that he is better.

hi ladies

thanks for your kind words...im wayyy too tired to reply atm, nic finally got to sleep just after 5.30 so i crawled into bed just before 6am then bahhh she woke up @ 7 :(

I got the kids ready then mum came and we went and did my monthly food shop...was shopping from 8.50am till 12.15pm and im knackered...got home and (longggg story) but DH was curled up on the couch watching Dr Phil..he is sick...he has not moved off the couch all day and is dosed up on meds and acting like a baby. He didn't help bring in the bags, didn't help put it away, and kept sleeping while Nic screamed while I put stuff away and tried to feed her lunch at the same time. Needless to say I am sooooo p!$$ed off.

Anyways, before I get all worked up again im gonna go have a laydown for an hour before I have to start dinner and finish cleaning the house. I'll reply to all your lovely advice when Im a bit more less fuzzy.

night for now :sleeping:

Hope Nic is feeling better.... it's strange that they don't know what is wrong with her... no good. hope that next time you log on she is much better...

well Ayla woke halfway through replying to you and is getting impatient in my arms... talk soon xox

tracynben

22-09-2009, 19:36

hi ladies

thanks for your kind words...im wayyy too tired to reply atm, nic finally got to sleep just after 5.30 so i crawled into bed just before 6am then bahhh she woke up @ 7 :(

I got the kids ready then mum came and we went and did my monthly food shop...was shopping from 8.50am till 12.15pm and im knackered...got home and (longggg story) but DH was curled up on the couch watching Dr Phil..he is sick...he has not moved off the couch all day and is dosed up on meds and acting like a baby. He didn't help bring in the bags, didn't help put it away, and kept sleeping while Nic screamed while I put stuff away and tried to feed her lunch at the same time. Needless to say I am sooooo p!$$ed off.

Anyways, before I get all worked up again im gonna go have a laydown for an hour before I have to start dinner and finish cleaning the house. I'll reply to all your lovely advice when Im a bit more less fuzzy.

night for now :sleeping:

:hugs: to u.
WHY are men so bloody selfish sometimes esp when there ill, they think they are dying, i think most men would do exactly the same thing, yet they still expect us to do everything.
Can you not get someone to look after your kids maybe tomos for a few hours so you can catch up on some sleep, maybe a close friend or sommat.
Hopefully nic will be more settled for you today, if you get chance go and have a nice soak in the bath, thats what ill be doing tonight.
tracy xxx

Nickimumto1

23-09-2009, 08:57

Cordelia

23-09-2009, 09:55

Nicki - could it be teething? my 2 always get diarreoah from the extra drool when they're teething.

tracynben

23-09-2009, 11:22

yeah couls be teething, ben ALWAYS use to get horrid nappies when teething, have a look see if any gums are red and swollen, if you still worried theres no harm in going to the GP
tracy xxx

wildoats

23-09-2009, 15:41

Nicki,

Hi good to hear from you! I would go to the GP - just in case... glad to hear that your business is going well for you.

Oats x

bootiful

23-09-2009, 20:12

Hi,

Just a quick :wave:, i have not forgotten you guys, just been so busy. I have so many orders this week that i have not had time to do anything except cook clean and sew.

Big :hugs: to everyone. Hope all the bubba's get better soon and give there poor tired mums some sleep.

Quick question to you all, Liam has had the most discusting nappies, they are all sloopy and stink. But he still only has one a day in the morning. Should i be worried? I have reduced his solids back to just plain food, but still the bad nappies. Should i take him to the GP? He is not upset, has been a bit clingy, but that is not unusual for him.

Help, why cant he just talk and tell me if he feels sick.

Better go, we are meeting friends at 10:30 and Meaghan is not dressed yet.

:wave:

Hey u ...congrats of the business going really well.

I would say Liam's nappies are cause of teething and also his tummy getting used to solids. Nic's have been the same.

AFM - I just wanted to thanks all of you lovely ladies for your advice with Nic over the past week. It looks like she is on the mend. I don't know what it was but she doesn't have a temperature anymore and her nappies are back to runny instead of dry. Nappy rash is going down and she slept for a few hours last night.

Anyhoo, im trying to eat dinner while DH baths the kids (he was off work again today). Chat to you all soon :wave:

BellyFruit

25-09-2009, 09:29

Nicki.... my vote is for teeth... only because guess what... Chace cut his first tooth yesterday!! :yelclap:

He had runny disgusting sloppy poop since yesterday which I thought nothing of really :rolleyes:... but that's all... DH called me up last night when I was at my mums and was like "uh, guess what? Chace has a tooth!" I had no idea! :laughing: Put me down as mother of the year.... lol... no symptoms at all to put me on the prowl for teeth... lucky I guess... in hindsight he was a tiny bit clingy on Wednesday... and the nappies.. but that's it... twins teethed exactly the same way... aww... my gummy shark is gone.... can't believe i didnt notice... :o....

gtg take the kids to school...

BF x :flowerz:

Cordelia

25-09-2009, 12:22

BellyFruit

25-09-2009, 15:37

This is great news Brum, when are you trying for no. 2? :D

oh I was wondering this... Brum come join the dark side... :devil6:... that's excellent news on the cyst... what a sigh of relief....

Angel, glad to hear Nic's on the mend...

Cords: teeth can SO go back down, it's common enough... stupid health nurse...

ugh, i spent a few hours shopping with my sister today and towards the end I was like, omg, my back's hurting... :rolleyes: it begins... hahahahaha... the waddle is next I'm sure :p, ah bless my pregnant self...

Take care ladies - big hugs for everyone...

BF x :flowerz:

Cordelia

25-09-2009, 15:46

Because I'm a nerd (and because I'm genuinely curious if I'm the only sleep deprived crazy woman) I started a poll. Please vote!!

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?p=4105066&posted=1#post4105066

wildoats

25-09-2009, 17:34

oo yay for Chace!

and guess what - daniel got his first tooth yesterday too! but today it's gone again :confused: The chemist nurse said i had imagined it was there yesterday because teeth dont do that and i was like ERR NOO... I FELT IT AND SAW IT .... and besides that has happened with every one of DD's teeth. I'm not an IDIOT!!!

some nurses need to have a bucket of water poured over the head. (not you of course sharne)

cord, some chemists employ people who really are not qualified and by the sound of it she is not qualified... what a loyd of crap... of course teeth can do that... everyone knows that - even i do

Shell31

26-09-2009, 12:42

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh FK IT...

just typed out the biggest rant ever about my mother & LOST IT ALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Long story short.. My Mum is a loser !!!!!

She came over today & like always had to find a way to belittle me or put me down.. She made a horrible comment by touching me on the tummy & saying "Hmm not having another one are you" in a condescending horrible way.. she does this all the time.. she is the worlds most horrible person. She never says anything nice. She never does anything for you without you having to pay for it later. She is truly horrible & I wonder how I cld ever have turned out the way I did when she is the way she is..

You've all seen my pics on facebook.. I'm overweight.. Yep.. not the skinniest person around, Never have been skinny actually. I'm a very solid build & have been very fit & toned before but never have I been skinny...

I've had 4 children, 3 of which were by c/s, 2 of those were less then 2 years apart.. My stomach is gross, no suprise there Mum.. I actually get to see it bare every day.. Who's she to go hurling comments like that at me when she's more overweight then me. She KNOWS i've had my tubes tied so for anyone thinking she was not being mean guess again...Oh and she also knows i've been working my butt off at the gym over the last 4 weeks to get myself into shape again..

Ok rant over.. Feel better for having that rant & letting it all out.. what a loser !!!! :( sigh...

Love you all.. Sorry for that but needed to let off some steam lol.. Feel better now..
Rachelle x

honeydew

26-09-2009, 13:28

Oh Shell, that's just horrible :hugs::hugs: And yes I have seen your pics on facebook and NO I don't think you are overweight! Your mum is a meanie :(

Hi to everyone else :wave: We got back from our holiday last night and I'm completely exhausted. I am starting work on monday at my old workplace (prior to having Mason). They know I'm pregnant and are giving me 2 days a week work for as long as I want to work before having the bub! Nervous about going back, but also looking forward to getting out there again and having something just for me.

Hope you are all well :hugs: I haven't had a chance to read up on what I missed while I was away so I'll just keep up from here :)

honeydew

26-09-2009, 13:30

p.s Didi- do you know the sex of your bub?? We aren't finding out this time (if I can be strong enough not to ask!!!) :D This will be our last baby, we'll be thrilled either way, and I want to experience the surprise at the end :goodvibes:

Shell31

27-09-2009, 07:52

Welcome back beautiful pregnant Mummy.

How exciting that you're able to go back to work for a couple of months. Will definately help to have a few more $$ for when Bubs no 3 comes along. As you know i'm only working 1 day a week & I love it.. I will probably increase it early next year to 2 days but will only do so if they agree to let me chop & change that 2nd day to fit in around Aaron's shifts.
Don't be nervous. It wil be great. What did you do if you don't mind me asking?

Hello to all the other Mums & bubs.. Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday together.

Love to all
Rachelle x

Brumington301

27-09-2009, 08:39

Hello everyone.

Jesus Shell - I knew something had been said cause of your status on BH but never knew what had been said and by whom cause I had trouble getting on to BH yesterday (did anyone else?). I can't believe your mum said that - how nasty. You are not overweight in any way shape or form. She's obviously jealous of you for whatever reason and wants any way to put you down. Don't listen to the bad things said - only ever take notice of the good stuff. You are worth so much more. :hugs:

Hello M2M and welcome back. Did you have a nice holiday? Hope so. How is the MS? Is it OK? So many questions..... That's great about being able to go back to your old job - sounds like your boss is great if they know your situation and so there is no reason to be nervous. Good luck with it anyway! Lovely to hear about waiting for a surprise for the baby. Did you find out with both Mason and Layla? I waited for the surprise and it was actually beautiful cause all of the nurses and doctors get really excited too - I suppose not many people wait any more so it's novel for them.

BF and Bubsno1 - I would dearly love to join the dark side. I have to admit I am veeeeery jealous of Didi and M2M - you truly are very lucky ladies. I would love to have another baby sooner rather than later but the very 'glass is half empty' side of me suggests it will never happen naturally so will have to keep my fingers crossed for the miracle that is IVF. :fingerscrossed:

Cords - I'm convinced the same happened to Oakleighs tooth. He showed all signs of teething in England and when I felt I was convinced there was one at the top of his mouth - even my sister and her friend felt it so I know I wasn't imagining it. On our return to Oz, it just went and then a tooth broke through at the bottom. Feeling the top of the mouth now, I can't feel anything. I doubted myself so much I actually have 2 first tooth days in Oakleighs book! I'm glad you posted cause I can now stop counting the hairs on the palm of my hands!

Oats and Fugs - knees up - HIGHER -2-3-4 and star jumps-2-3-4......:laughing:

AB - glad Nic is feeling better. Have you managed to catch up on sleep yet?

Nickimum - how's Liam? My money was on teeth too. Oakleighs nappies have been pretty horrendous the last few days so I reckon he's due another tooth pretty soon.

Hello to everyone else - too lazy to go back any further in the thread cause you are on the previous page so if I've missed you, it's not that I's dussunt luff ya!

AFM - we are going really well. Like I said earlier, I think Oakleigh is due his second tooth pretty soon. He's got all the classic signs - bad nappies, out of sorts etc. He never dribbles though :confused:. He said his first word the other day 'Da-da' although he hasn't said it since so I'm beginning to doubt myself again! Our new house is progressing well. We did the colour selections recently (I don't think I realised how many colours are involved in a house until we had to choose them all) and now we have to wait for the plans to go to council. We think the slab should be poured just before Christmas and then it will be left until the workman return. We hope it should be completed next May/June. It is our dream home - absolutely beautiful. I just can't wait for it to be built. I'm sure I have lots more news but just can't think of anything else at the moment. Oh, I had my hair cut yesterday for the first time in months. i've been growing it out and have just been able to actually cut it in a 'style' rather than living with a mullet looking number! :thumbsup:

Bye bye. Happy Sunday to all X

wildoats

27-09-2009, 10:25

She came over today & like always had to find a way to belittle me or put me down..

Hi Shell,

I hope your feeling better today. I'm sorry to hear of your Mother... I looked through my notes to see if there was anything that would help you. I found a internet site in my notes. This is the best I have. It is for teenagers - young adults, but I thought it may help you. There are some interesting points there.

Just remember you have done extremely well in life and now you have a beautiful family of your own. You are a beautiful woman Shell don't let anyone think otherwise and I'm sure Aaron and your beautiful children would say the same. I would love to say "don't worry about her" but that isn't possible... if only we were that simple... while your feeling pretty bad at the moment just remember that things change and pass. Lots of love and good healing vibes to you.

Steps

Understand the causes and effects of emotionally abusive relationships (http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Relationships). Parents may be emotionally abusive (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Emotionally-Abusive-Parents) because they were abused (http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Friend-Who-Is-Being-Abused) or neglected at some point in their lives (usually childhood (http://www.wikihow.com/Understand--the-Effects-of-Childhood-Experiences), as this has the largest impact on people's ideas of bringing up their own children (http://www.wikihow.com/Relate-to-Children)), or because they are bitter, angry (http://www.wikihow.com/Communicate-With-an-Angry-Person) or resentful, and as a result, take their feelings (http://www.wikihow.com/Express-Your-Feelings) out on their children. Parents may also be unaware of the fact that they are being abusive (http://www.wikihow.com/Forgive-an-Abusive-Parent); either because they were brought up in the same way or because they simply refuse to consider the fact that they might be an abusive (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Emotionally-Abusive-Parents) parent. However, whatever the cause of emotional abuse, nobody has the right to hurt (http://www.wikihow.com/Forgive-Someone-Who-Has-Hurt-You) you, physically or emotionally (http://www.wikihow.com/Emotionally-and-Physically-Protect-Yourself). Emotional abuse is as damaging as all other types of abuse, and you deserve to find and receive help (http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Others). Remember that you are not in any way responsible for the abuse; in the end, it is the abuser's choice to abuse you.
Identify the ways you are being abused (http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Friend-Who-Is-Being-Abused). This will help you explain it to someone else or just yourself, and give you a clearer idea of the situation. Emotional abuse is not just one thing; there are many different types of emotional abuse, varying on the abuser and the situation. The main types of emotional abuse include:

Verbal assault (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Emotional-or-Verbal-Abuse-While-Depressed). Your parent/s verbally assault you in every way possible. They may blow your flaws out of proportion, make fun of you, call you names, berate you, scream at you, threaten you (http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Someone-to-Leave-You-Alone) or criticize you. They may blame (http://www.wikihow.com/Accept-Blame-when-You-Deserve-It) you for everything or humiliate you with sarcasm (http://www.wikihow.com/Respond-to-Sarcasm) and endless insults (http://www.wikihow.com/Ignore-Insults). Over time, this type of abuse can completely destroy a person's feelings of self worth and self esteem (http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Self-Esteem).
Emotional neglect. Your parent may supply you with all of your physical and material needs, but completely neglect your emotional ones. They may show no love (http://www.wikihow.com/Love-Yourself) or affection (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Affection), continually ignore (http://www.wikihow.com/Ignore-People) you, or refuse to support you during times of emotional need.
Invalidation. Closely linked and overlapped with emotional neglect, invalidation occurs when the victim's feelings and needs are completely invalidated, usually with harmful intent. A good example is when the victim tries to confront the parent/s about the abuse; the child may be told “I never do that”, “You think too much”, “You shouldn’t be upset about that”, or “You are exaggerating.” The abuser usually controls the victim’s emotions (http://www.wikihow.com/Gain-Control-of-Your-Emotions) by telling the victim that those feelings (http://www.wikihow.com/Express-Your-Feelings) and opinions (http://www.wikihow.com/Form-an-Opinion) are wrong, by continually ignoring and rejecting emotional needs (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-with-Emotional-Abuse), and making the victim feel as though there is something wrong with him/her (http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Emotional-Clearing). Invalidation can also be done passively, for example, when a victim tries to confide (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-People-to-Confide-in-You) in a parent about a problem (http://www.wikihow.com/Handle-a-Problem) and is told that the problem is not really an issue, or that the child should simply get over it. Invalidation is particularly damaging, as it leads the victim to think that s/he is wrong, stupid to feel this way, undeserving of any feelings at all.
Unrealistic expectations (http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Being-a-People-Pleaser); unrealistic or impossible expectations such as perfection (http://www.wikihow.com/Control-Perfectionism) or forcing the child to be someone s/he simply isn’t, are placed on the victim, and if these expectations are not met, the victim is criticised or even punished (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Out-of-a-Punishment).

Know that the abuse may happen selectively - parent/s may treat one of their children worse than another, fostering bitterness, competition, and envy between siblings. It's a power play intended to control both - the "approved" child is constantly struggling to maintain his approval rating with parents while feeling guilt over the neglect or mistreatment of his sibling, and the "victim" is constantly struggling to achieve any approval at all, failing every time, yet glad for the sibling who does receive the parent's good opinion. Both harbor secrets: The "approved child" is secretly grateful not to be the "victim" and glad for the praise, while the "victim" is bitter and envious - they love and depend on one another, but are tormented by negative feelings about one another and the parents. It sets up incredibly complex dynamics in the family which are very difficult to resolve.
Understand that it’s not your fault. Although your abuser may make you feel personally responsible for his/her emotions (http://www.wikihow.com/Understand-Your-Emotions) ("You cause me so much grief!") and the way they treat you ("If you would be a better kid, I wouldn't have to punish you so often"), ultimately, it is the choice of the parent to be abusive. If your parent/s have other mental health (http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Mental-Health-Counselor-or-Psychotherapist) issues or emotional conditions, such as a disorder or many negative feelings about the past, remember that this still doesn’t make it your fault, and that it is still not acceptable.
Work out the best reaction(s) to the abuse. Fighting back (http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Fighting-with-a-Stubborn-Parent) isn’t always the smartest option; if a parent wants to control, dominate and hurt a child, having the victim screaming back at them will often only make the parent angrier. However, if the parent seems somewhat aware, or guilty (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Guilt) about the abuse, then talking with him or her about how this is damaging and hurting you will force the parent into facing reality (http://www.wikihow.com/Face-Reality). More aggressive and controlling parents should probably not be confronted; instead, try not to react at all, and wait until the main abuse has passed before doing anything. Once you find the best way to react to the direct abuse (ex.: endure it without complaint, apologize, accept responsibility and ask how you may correct the problem), the situation will be just a little bit more in your control and may give you the time to work out a plan.
Find someone to talk to (http://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Mentor).
Find coping resources. It is important to identify the things that help you express your emotions (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Your-Emotions), release anger (http://www.wikihow.com/Release-Anger), bitterness and grief (http://www.wikihow.com/Find-the-Right-Grief-Forum), or take your mind off your pain (http://www.wikihow.com/Express-Your-Emotional-Pain-the-Healthy-Way). Letting things fester will only make it worse. There may be something that particularly soothes you, or helps you take out all of your negative feelings
Work out a plan (http://www.wikihow.com/Form-a-Plan). You don’t deserve to be abused, under any circumstances. Emotional abuse is just as damaging as any other form of abuse, which is why it should be at least reduced, helped and well known, if not possible to be stopped completely. It may be hard, embarrassing (http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-an-Embarrassing-Moment) or scary to finally break your silence (http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Suffering-in-Silence) and talk to somebody who will change the situation, but simply finding coping resources and getting things off your chest with a friend isn’t going to help you change your situation.
If necessary, find a way remove yourself from the situation immediately. This step can be the scariest of all, because it means breaking out of your usual routine for coping with pain, and it will mean letting people know.
Once you are out of the situation, seek therapy (http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Therapist). Abuse leaves lifelong scars that may never heal unless you ask for help. If you can't afford this, there are volunteer organizations that will help you for free.
Work on accepting, loving and caring for yourself (http://www.wikihow.com/Elevate-Your-Self-Esteem). The thing that breaks victims down and ultimately worsens the abuse is when they believe they deserve it. They end up hurting themselves as much as the abuser. Learn to remember that none of this is your fault, and that you alone are your most valuable asset. You are worthy of love (http://www.wikihow.com/Love-Yourself), care, respect (http://www.wikihow.com/Have-Respect-for-Yourself) and acceptance (http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Self-Acceptance). Learn to love yourself. Think about it. You are completely unique. Nobody else is exactly like you. You have your own qualities and quirks, flaws and assets. Everyone is beautiful. Nobody else has your exact features, even an identical twin! Your personality is completely you and no one else. :sunshine:
Tips

Value your most important survival tool: your mind (http://www.wikihow.com/Speak-Your-Mind). Nobody can get at your thoughts (http://www.wikihow.com/Eradicate-and-Stop-Negative-Thoughts) if you won't let them. Emotional abuse can make you feel terrible, but by cultivating a survivor's attitude and a fighting spirit, you can become one of the people who survive, learn, and escape the abuse. Just because somebody tells you how to feel or belittles you doesn't mean that person is right. Trust your instincts (http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-Your-Intuition), even if everyone around you is telling you you're wrong.
Try to learn as much as possible. Although the situation is one that we all wish would never occur, if you use it to strengthen yourself and learn more about you, relationships (http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Relationships), and life (http://www.wikihow.com/Love-Life), you will feel less helpless. A lot of survivors of abuse say that while the experience has scarred them, it has also forced them to become stronger and more aware of the world (http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-World-Citizen) around them. No matter how hard the situation, it gives you something that you can use later in life. Take what you can from your experiences to help you become stronger and better able to cope with whatever life may throw at you.
Don't be rash.
A lot of people are inexperienced, uninformed, or just plain harsh. These people are not the right kind to confide in; make sure that you tell someone you can trust, or you may be told that you're lying, exaggerating, or being silly (http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Silly). If this ever happens to you, it is essential that you don't believe these people. If you feel you are being abused, then something is wrong -- and don't rest until you find someone who will help.

honeydew

27-09-2009, 10:34

Brum- oh how exciting about your new home being built!!! I LOVE building, we've done it twice now :) I love the house we have just finished but it's not our 'dream' home and I know we will outgrow it once the kids grow up a bit and start to need their own space. Keep us updated with how it's all going and make sure you share pics! My m/s is ok, I've only :barf: once and that was because Layla vomitted on me and it set me off :laughing: I feel nauseous throughout the day but nothing compared to how sick I was with Layla. And yep we found out the sex with the 1st two- with Mason we found out at 32 weeks and with Layla we found out at the 20 week scan. So excited to have the surprise this time! My bet is on a little boy :cloud9:

Shell- how are you feeling today? :hugs: I'm working at a nursing home in the office. I used to do the accounts but I'll just be doing reception now. I'm quite happy with that as there's less stress involved, though I imagine I'll help out with the accounts when I can anyway.

Hi WO :wave: How are you?

Us- I am just so exhausted all the time and it's making it hard to get stuff done. We still have our suitcases laying in the loungerom unpacked because I don't have the energy or motivation to do it. IL's are coming over this afternoon and the house is a complete mess but I just can't be bothered. DH is working today until just after lunch so hopefully he'll come home and take over lol.

earthfairy

27-09-2009, 12:53

How are you all? Sounds like each & everyone of you are busy busy busy....new houses, back to work and of course baking new babies :D

We are all ok here, not much new to report on... i just wanted to stop by & say hello in case you have forgotten me :wave:

Hugs & Love To You All (and belly rubs to our new mums to be!)
:hugs:

EF x

earthfairy

27-09-2009, 21:29

aaahhh yes.....a mod....always the thread killer :laughing:

...sorry girls :o

bootiful

28-09-2009, 02:19

hey guys

sorry i haven't been on in a while, been busy and still all trying to get better.

just been out for coffee with a friend and thought id do a quick post before bed (yes i know its 1.30am :D) and let you all know im still here :p

ill check back when its sun up and try do some personals ...night for now :sleeping:

wildoats

28-09-2009, 06:45

Our new house is progressing well

Haha no star jums here Brum. How you going Fug? I still don't think you need to loose weight, but I guess we all know what our ideal weight is.

Oh Brum I'm so jealous! Your dream house *sigh* our house is so old... sometimes I think it will just sink to the ground one day lol... but on the upside we do have a house and it is in Sydney... and we are young so maybe later.

Poor little bub hope that tooth comes soon.

Hi WO :wave: How are you?

:wave:Good to hear from you! How did the holiday go? Sounds like you are well and baking well ;) Ahh the house work can wait, look after you first! And yes maybe DH needs to take over!

AFM- Ayla is getting her third tooth. I can see a hole in her top gum and a little white speck. She has been upset. Well yesterday she just would not stop crying, so I gave her some panadol... I only ever give her panadol if she is in real pain. My poor baby. Now I know why she has been waking so early during the night. Hopefully things settle down soon.

Oh and she is talking ALL the time now. I swear she said my name the other day got the ssssaaaassshhhaaa going lol so cute! Before I know it she will be saying my name and not mmmummmy lol. Every morning she says mummy when I get her up. The other day DH went to get her up so I could have a sleep in (very rare) and she stated saying "dadda dad"... so smart are they not!?

mmmm what else? Gave her her first finger food yesterday... broccoli... and she ate the whole damn thing! haha

Thats about it. Just finishing off my second assignment for self-esteem. Really enjoyed this module and so need more self-esteem lol.

Love to everyone, Sharne, Cord, Shell, Tracy, Kaz, MIW, Angel, EF, Didi, Sheree, JM

Oats x

BubsNo1

28-09-2009, 09:19

:wave: Hello girls, how are we all this morning?

I've got a short week this week, so somewhat excited, I've got Friday off work and we are heading on a short holiday for the long weekend, woot woot :D

I just wanted to say to Shell - what a horrible person your mother is! you don't even look overweight in your photos, and as for the comment re "another one" how bloody rude! :no: big hugs for you my lovely xxx (just pretend you're adopted, that's what i do when i have these sorts of issues, lol)

M2M - glad to hear your holiday went well and sounds as though bubby is going nicely, and good luck with going back to work for a little while! xxx (it will be so lovely having a surprise with this bubba too, if you can be strong enough to hold out!!)

Brum - yay for Oakleigh's first words! and hopefully his teething isn't too bad, congrats on your new home too! it can be stressful but all worth it in the end. :yes:

And to everyone else, I know there was so much more i was going to say, but i get to this point then i forget!!! :doh:

Hugs & love to you all!
Sheree xxx

bootiful

28-09-2009, 10:45

AFM- Ayla is getting her third tooth. I can see a hole in her top gum and a little white speck. She has been upset. Well yesterday she just would not stop crying, so I gave her some panadol... I only ever give her panadol if she is in real pain. My poor baby. Now I know why she has been waking so early during the night. Hopefully things settle down soon.

Oh and she is talking ALL the time now. I swear she said my name the other day got the ssssaaaassshhhaaa going lol so cute! Before I know it she will be saying my name and not mmmummmy lol. Every morning she says mummy when I get her up. The other day DH went to get her up so I could have a sleep in (very rare) and she stated saying "dadda dad"... so smart are they not!?

mmmm what else? Gave her her first finger food yesterday... broccoli... and she ate the whole damn thing! haha

Thats about it. Just finishing off my second assignment for self-esteem. Really enjoyed this module and so need more self-esteem lol.

Love to everyone, Sharne, Cord, Shell, Tracy, Kaz, MIW, Angel, EF, Didi, Sheree, JM

Aww poor Ayla - cutting teeth is horrible esp those top 2...Nic has hers out now so most of the grizzliness is gone but the killed her coming out.

congrats on her with the finger food..i wish nic would eat more and squish less :laughing:

yay on uni...i am worried i won't get in now, cause i didn't have to sit any STAT test etc when i got accept 2yrs back (diff course) but have been told i might have to sit one for this course...have to ring TISC tomorrow :confused:

Oats x

And to everyone else, I know there was so much more i was going to say, but i get to this point then i forget!!! :doh:

Hugs & love to you all!
Sheree xxx

:laughing: i get that too...damn kids stealing our brains :D

Shell31

28-09-2009, 13:12

Hellooooo everyone,

Lots of little teeth popping up atm.. Daisy had her 2nd one cut through last week & woke up today with flaming cheeks again.. I can't see anything or feel anything for that matter but perhaps another is making its way down.
Went to playgroup today with Theo & left Daisy at home with Aaron. It was really nice to just go with Theo for a change. He's such a beautiful boy. I'm so lucky to have a son like him. He plays so nice with other kids, he's thoughtful & gentle but won't be walked on.. Its lovely. We did gooda there :D

The drain under the back deck blocked again. Which means that my laundry & kitchen sinks were blocked as they combine & go into this drain.. pfft.. Happened once before & luckily Dad was here & fixed it over 2 days. Mustn't of been as bad this time as I was able to fix it.. omfg it was so funny. I pulled two of the decking boards off with chisel & hammer, Pulled the grate off the drain & got my old floor mop out to plunge it.. Dad done this & it worked but ummm I'm ramming that mother up & down & pulled the mop out & there was no head on it :eek:
Christ I felt sick but all giggly at the same time.. Can you imagine ringing a plumber & saying. Ummmm I need your help.. I've kinda got a blocked drain & now there is a mop head stuck in there... :rolleyes:

So there was nothing for it I had to strip my shirt off down to singlet top & thrust my arm into the foul foul stinking rice bubble infested drain up to my armpit to retrieve the mophead!!!! So gross but I got it & poured the stuff in & plunged abit more & she cleared.. YAY.. just need to nail the boards back but want to wait until I do a couple of loads of washing to make sure she is really clear..

So that was my excitement for the day.. Aaron was making us lunch & staring at me through the kitchen window with a mixture of shock, awe, respect lol He's such a helpful man. Can fix anything electrical or computer stuff, is the best Dad & helps so much with cooking & the kids etc.. but omg he is so not a handyman ;)

WO Thank you so much for that information. It was really really interesting to read. In fact thank you everyone for your feedback & comments. I know Mum is the way she is because she is a very unhappy women & it really has nothing to do with me. I can usually just fob off what she says with a shake of the head but it just upset me this time which is silly I know.. She actually apoligised to me this morning about it which was good considering my Mother rarely apoligises for anything & if she does she is almost certainly drunk if she does so it kinda cancels out :rolleyes:
Ahhhh the joys.. But thank you all again. Its really nice to have you girls so we can all support each other when we need it.. Thanks ladies you're the best..

Now best go & snuggle my rosy cheeked little bubs before I tuck her into bed.. She pulled a massive morning sleep out of nowhere for her Dad.. So not fair lol And she's still awake now which is usually when I tidy up & then have a cuppa & a rest..

OH WO.. need to ask you about uni stuff. Will email you on FB..

Love to all
Rachelle xx

wildoats

28-09-2009, 14:46

Hey everyone :wave:

So glad your feeling better Shell. And glad that the info helps... even just a little.

Angel, sorry your having trouble with getting into Uni. I hope things work out.

Shell and Angel I would LOVE to help you both with your UNI stuff, but I don't actually go to UNI lol. I study through the institution called "Australian College of Applied Psychology or ACAP" and Cengage Education. It is a lot more expensive than UNI but I find it is much better than the courses offered at UNI. A lot more prac involved too. If you want to study psychology, social work or social science I would recommend ACAP.

Anywho, got to go Ayla just will not stop crying. She really has not dealt with this tooth very well :( Oh well.

Oats x

Shell31

29-09-2009, 07:29

Morning girls... or should I say girly-girl-ola-pants !!!!

Thats my sons latest.. Everything is converted into the above saying.. like so.. Daisy is a cranky crank-ola-pants or I'm a cheeky cheek-ola-pants.. Often said followed by a fit of giggles :laughing:

Ok.. so happy Tuesday everyone.

WO.. Sorry Ayla's unsettled.. Really must knock them around these teeth. Daisy was awake at 5.30am this morning :eek: Aaron & I were taking turns rolling over & ignoring the fact that she was inbetween us slapping the other ones face, pinching nipples, pulling chest hair (his not mine LOL ) and generally being a pain in the butt. Only trouble with not co-sleeping is when you do put them in bed with you for another half an hour sleep they think its partay time. She does have very rosy cheeks & I guess is a little out of sorts but not too bad. Poor girls..

DIDI - I know I don't have you on FB & yet everyone else has. I can't seem to click on your name or find you to send you a friends invite so if you see my name on one of our Jan girls pages could you send me a friend invite please.. You're quite the secretive lady :detective:

ok well I'm off to finish this half a$$ed tidy up then off to the gym. How funny is this.. I re-joined my old gym over Aaron's gym as they have childcare & his doesnt and to this day 6 weeks in i've not ever left Theo & Daisy there.. Can't do it.. Used to hate Brookies little face plastered to the glass staring out at me while I trained.. It's so hard to concentrate with them staring at you :rolleyes:

Have a good one girls
Rachelle x

tracynben

29-09-2009, 09:31

Shell31

30-09-2009, 07:08

Morning lovely ladies,

Looks like Im just going to have to post every morning to try & bring a couple of you out of the woodworks..

Tracy - So glad to hear the you've made some plans for your future. Its really hard to get out of a rut when you're feeling so down. Sleep is the biggest killer I think. If you aren't getting enough rest you're not ever going to function properly. Do the boys sleep at the same time at any stage throughout the day? IF so then lay down.. Forget the housework, forget the cooking, forget the mess.. Sleep.. If you don't get rest there will be no household to look after cause you'll end up falling in a heap..

WO - How is Ayla today? Daisy went to bed as normal but woke up about 9pm crying. I didn't have to feed her or bring her out of her room thankfully just some cuddles & a few replugs.

WOO HOO.. Best thing about posting daily I've decided is that there are minimal personals to address as your all a bunch of slacky slack-ola-pants and actually have lives.. geez.. how rude :D

Today we are heading off to a 3yr olds birthday party.. I have literally a mountain of washing to fold from the last 2 days as Aaron's been off so I've been shirting my washing responsibilities lol.. I have 3 loads to hang out also.

Money is very very tight atm. I organised alot of direct debits while I was getting the baby bonus so most bills would be take care of & Aaron's girls airfares aswell.. That part is great.. the not so great part is the $600 car a/c bill, the $550 electricilty bill etc. There is always something. I have been making savings as far as I can but when today is payday & I can see how much we will have left when everything's taken out & then we need to allow petrol for a trip to sydney to get Aaron's girls plus a BIG shop for all 6 children in the school holidays I can't see there being anywhere near enough money for it..
I'm going to have a talk to my boss & see if I can increase to 2 days a week but I will only do so if they agree that I get to choose what that 2nd days is.. I dont want Daisy in care & don't want Theo in another day so unless they can work around Aaron's shifts I won't be doing it. I think its pointless increasing my days at work only to pay for daycare so I won't be doing that.

Well I'm off to do some jobs around here before the party.. Hope you're all having a wonderful Hump day :D

Rachelle x

wildoats

30-09-2009, 15:55

hi everyone
i think ill attempt personals for once, been gettin a bit lazy n slack recently.

SHELL - sorry daisy is a bit cranky and wakin early, i know the feelin, pretty much every day since hes been born jayden has been awake before 6am, recently 5.15am.
Thats great you joined the gym, i was going to but cant really affors it, so just gonna start exercising at home.
Did you get your drain sorted out?
Sorry about what ur mother said as well, thats awful, i would just tell her if she hasnt got anything nice to say then f**k off, you dont need people like that in ur life, even if they are ur mother.

BUBSNO1 - Lucky you getting a hol, i tell you i could really do with one of those at the mo. hope william doing good, lookin great i nthe pics.

WO - awww poor ayla getting more teeth, its horrid when they in pain, but its great when they have some teeth and can have finger food.
Hope she feels better soon and u get some rest.

ANGELBABY - hope nic is much better for you now, and that you are feelin ok after some of the crap you have had.

MUMMY2MASON - hope you start feeling less tired soon, its hard enough with 2 kids and not being pregnant, so it must be really tough for you, but at least you will get a break working again, that will be nice for you.

BRUM - glad things are going really good with you. Most babies all seem to say dada first, never mind when he says mama it will still be soooo special.
We are prob gonna be building around the same time.
I know what you mean about colours, when we were choosing ours at prestart i didnt think anything of it until the lady was advising us,now im worryin in case they dont match.
We still waitin for our titles to be issued and finance and then we can send plans to council, everything is red tape.

Hello to everyone else, and sorry if i missed anyone.

AFM - well i been struggling a bit over the last few weeks. The kids really have been hard work, and with me only gettin about 6 hours sleep a night its really starting to get to me now, i think im just rundown, cos of a number of things, diet, no exercise, and the sleep thing.
Yesterday i wrote a list of goals, and actions i need to take to improve my lifestyle and feel more refreshed.
Im gonna go to the doctors to check its nothing medical, cos i just feel so tired all the time, i didnt even feel this bad when i was pregnant.
ANd i need to spend less time on the computer too.
AND whats going on with this weather, the other day was beutiful and now its rubbish again so cant even go out.

tracy xxxx

Morning lovely ladies,

Looks like Im just going to have to post every morning to try & bring a couple of you out of the woodworks..

Tracy - So glad to hear the you've made some plans for your future. Its really hard to get out of a rut when you're feeling so down. Sleep is the biggest killer I think. If you aren't getting enough rest you're not ever going to function properly. Do the boys sleep at the same time at any stage throughout the day? IF so then lay down.. Forget the housework, forget the cooking, forget the mess.. Sleep.. If you don't get rest there will be no household to look after cause you'll end up falling in a heap..

WO - How is Ayla today? Daisy went to bed as normal but woke up about 9pm crying. I didn't have to feed her or bring her out of her room thankfully just some cuddles & a few replugs.

WOO HOO.. Best thing about posting daily I've decided is that there are minimal personals to address as your all a bunch of slacky slack-ola-pants and actually have lives.. geez.. how rude :D

Today we are heading off to a 3yr olds birthday party.. I have literally a mountain of washing to fold from the last 2 days as Aaron's been off so I've been shirting my washing responsibilities lol.. I have 3 loads to hang out also.

Money is very very tight atm. I organised alot of direct debits while I was getting the baby bonus so most bills would be take care of & Aaron's girls airfares aswell.. That part is great.. the not so great part is the $600 car a/c bill, the $550 electricilty bill etc. There is always something. I have been making savings as far as I can but when today is payday & I can see how much we will have left when everything's taken out & then we need to allow petrol for a trip to sydney to get Aaron's girls plus a BIG shop for all 6 children in the school holidays I can't see there being anywhere near enough money for it..
I'm going to have a talk to my boss & see if I can increase to 2 days a week but I will only do so if they agree that I get to choose what that 2nd days is.. I dont want Daisy in care & don't want Theo in another day so unless they can work around Aaron's shifts I won't be doing it. I think its pointless increasing my days at work only to pay for daycare so I won't be doing that.

Well I'm off to do some jobs around here before the party.. Hope you're all having a wonderful Hump day :D

Rachelle x

OK I am really going to loose it! I just spent about 30 min replying to Tracy and Shell only to loose it in a sec!!!!!!! I'm so totally ****ed off... so I will attempt personals later!! GRRRRRRRRRR

Brumington301

30-09-2009, 18:51

:banghead: OMG the same has happened to me WO :banghead:

I posted a few hours ago and then came back on to look at the thread and my post isn't there - where did it go????????????:banghead::banghead:

I'll be back tomorrow :banghead:

wildoats

30-09-2009, 19:44

Oh Brum I feel your pain... I'm still going GRRRRRRRRR :banghead:... I will try to post tomorrow, I have better internet speed then here I go..................... GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRR

wildoats

01-10-2009, 06:57

Goodmorning girly-girl-ola-pants,

How are you all? Today I will attempt to reply to Tracy and Shell, wish me luck!

AFM - well i been struggling a bit over the last few weeks. The kids really have been hard work, and with me only gettin about 6 hours sleep a night its really starting to get to me now, i think im just rundown, cos of a number of things, diet, no exercise, and the sleep thing.
Yesterday i wrote a list of goals, and actions i need to take to improve my lifestyle and feel more refreshed.
Im gonna go to the doctors to check its nothing medical, cos i just feel so tired all the time, i didnt even feel this bad when i was pregnant.
ANd i need to spend less time on the computer too.
AND whats going on with this weather, the other day was beutiful and now its rubbish again so cant even go out.

tracy xxxx

Tracy,

Congratulations and well done on making the first step in looking after you! Sounds easy thing to do on the surface, but it can be difficult finding the time and energy to think and list your goals, as it requires you to look within - which can be confronting... anyway I am really proud of you.

How did you go at the Doctors? It is amazing what lack of sleep can do. I'm usually a 10-11 hr girl, so it has been very hard for me to adjust to no sleep lol. Shell is right in saying to drop everything and have a nap while you can - if you don't look after you who will look after your family? In saying this I could never do it, just so much to do lol. Did I hear on FB that you are exercising? Well done! I try and go walking every second day... everyday is just too hard.

Hope your feeling better.

WO - How is Ayla today? Daisy went to bed as normal but woke up about 9pm crying. I didn't have to feed her or bring her out of her room thankfully just some cuddles & a few replugs.

Shell,

Ayla is OK thank you for asking Shell... still upset and crying all the time. Last night was not too good, up three times. How is little Daisy Doo?

How did the party go?

I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble money wise... Kids cost so much don't they? But very worth it. I understand when you say that it is better off staying home than paying for childcare, I'm in the same boat.

Yeah I'm with you with the minimal posts. I used to find it so overwelming when Ayla was first born. When I was pregnant it wasn't too much of a big deal, but I was still busy studying and didn't post that much... I always felt like I was a little invisible... there were just so many girls that I think I got lost in it in the end... that is not to say I don't miss the posts and the girls, I'm just saying I found it overwelming at times, and that is why I went MIA for like three months when Ayla was born... I do miss the other girls though, where are you all?? I guess busy working etc. If your reading this and you are one of them I just want to say don't worry too much about personals and just take a few min to post and tell us what your up to... because we would all love to hear from you.

AFM - Well same old same old... Ayla just will not stop crying... have to go and get her now, so will try to get on later and post about us...

Lots of love,
Oats x

P.S - big hugs to the pregnant ladies :hugs: hope your both feeling OK.

honeydew

01-10-2009, 07:48

Hi girls :wave:

Sorry I won't attempt personals, I am EXHAUSTED! I am just so tired all the time and I'm struggling a bit with it. Layla slept well last night (first time in forever that I didn't have to get up once to her!) but of course I have to get up to pee 3 times a night, and then both kids get up at 5am, and Mason doesn't nap during the day :sleeping: I think I need to make it my mission over the next couple of months to get them both sleeping in until at least 6:30-7am. Otherwise I'm going to be a mess when the baby comes!

Shell- we are having to be really tight with money atm too, so I think you are super mum for feeding all those kids on a tight budget!! Well done to you :thumbsup: I am finding both kids in daycare 2 days a week not as expensive as I thought once we get the centrelink percentage and then we'll get the 50% rebate back each quarter (or whatever it is) but I do understand not wanting them in care especially Daisy. Hopefully you can work something out with your job and can take on an extra day to suit Aaron's shifts. Any little bit extra certainly helps.

Hope you are all well. Will come back later and attempt personals!

Have a good day :flowerz:

honeydew

01-10-2009, 07:49

WO- I hope Ayla is ok :hugs:

Brumington301

01-10-2009, 08:56

Right - try again. :banghead:

This is going to be soooo much shorter than yesterdays post cause I will die if I lose it again!

WO - so funny - my lost post started off exactly the same way - Girly-girl-ola-pants! Great minds eh? How did Ayla sleep last night? Hope she's settling a bit for you now.

Shell - do you reckon you'll have luck with that second shift? It sounds like your boss is pretty reasonable with everything else so fingers crossed they come to the party. I hate it when money is tight but equally just can't justify going back to work full time and having to give most of it to somebody else to look after O. I've promised myself that I'll look into getting back into teaching when I'm good and ready which I'm kind of looking forward to in a way.

Tracy - well done on the positive steps forward. Not being nosy or anything, but you might want to ask about getting your thyroid checked when you're at the doctors cause it can really mess up after pregnancy and might be a cause of your exhaustion?? Just a thought.

M2M - Sleeeeeeeep. :sleeping: You are building lots and lots of wonderful bits and pieces at the moment, it's no wonder you're exhausted.... and on that note.....

Sleep specialist on Sunrise tomorrow morning for anyone whose interested.

Hello everyone else. I'm sorry to not be doing any more personals but I am just so angry about yesterday I really can't find the motivation.

Just quickly from us - for those who heard about the trapped finger on FB, apparently it's not broken but is severly bruised and I have what the doctor called 'nerve trauma'. She said it could take anywhere up to a month for the feeling to get back to normal. I was just so scared when it happened and just kept thinking what could have happened if I'd fainted - god, not worth thinking about. I was pacing up and down the garage trying to concentrate on breathing and not fainting. Then a while later I was changing O and must have banged the finger again cause I almost collapsed again. I had to use so much concentration to get O off the change table and then I just laid down by the side of him on the floor - I should thank my lucky stars he's not crawling yet! Bless his little heart - he is filling me up with special open mouthed tongue thrust kisses - how could I feel sorry for myself when I have such wonderful medicine? :cloud9:

O is still showing all the signs ofteething but still no tooth - his bum is so sore now poor little fella. He doesn't complain though like the good little vegemite soldier he is! :bee:

OK - I'm off and promise to post more now that Shell-shell-ola-pants is on our case!