northside brisvegas with older kids as well!

[MrsDribbleDrawers]

I'm a bit annoyed with myself for sitting back and doing nothing, but it's time to take the bull by the horns...

Any mums of older kids now expecting as well? I'm really struggling at the moment... all my friends have long finished their baby days, and because we're also a blended family I have lots of need to talk to other adults, sometimes just about why I've had such a **** day with the kids, or absolutely nothing at all!!

Eagerly awaiting to hear from someone!

[Crazyfamily]

Hi,
I have sent you a pm.

[tyesmum]

Hello:) we are also on the Northside.

I have 2 boys aged 11 and 9 (from previous marriage). In September I had another little boy with my partner (1st timer).
I can tell you now, from my experience, that the huge age gap is SO much better than having them close together like last time! I know this may sound awful and that I'm a bad mother, but atleast I know that the boys can get up and get dressed and get their own breakfast if I've been up all night with the baby! It doesn't happen much and I always make sure I spend time with the boys so they don't miss out on my attention. It can get a bit tricky to juggle sometimes, but if the older ones are included, even grabbing a nappy for you and you keep them involved, there shouldn't be too much - if any, drama!
The older boys absolutely adore their little brother and are always buzzing around to cuddle/play if bub is grumpy while I'm trying to cook dinner etc. My partner works night shift so right when I need him at "Grumpy Hour" (anytime between 4pm-6pm) he's not here!
What are the age differences between your children?

[MrsDribbleDrawers]

Hi!

I'm hoping that when this bub comes along that the kids will get involved as well!! My daughter is 8 (9 nxt may) and son just turned 5... It's been an interesting challenge, the last few months; as I said, we're a blended family, son is from DH's first marriage, so we're really hoping that bub will pull things together (siblings fight, I'd be concerned if they didn't, but sometimes I wonder if they like each other!!)

[camille]

Hi,
Im 32 and have a 10 and 6 year old from my first marriage. I married this August and 5 days later got pregnant - pretty quick, it is my husband's first child! Im due on 3rd May next year.
Im a full time student also and was planning to finish my final year next year so that put a spanner in the works, but things happen for a reason and I am so looking forward to having this bub.
It is hard with the whole blended family thing, but my 10 and 6 year old were so happy about the new bub (they had been asking me for ages whether we could have another baby) so I know that they are going to be great.
I am loving the age gap - the older ones are at school and can dress and feed themselves!
I am having the same trouble, I am the only mum I know with older kids and hope to meet others in the same situation!:yelclap:
Camille.

[tyesmum]

Hi Girls :wave:

Sorry I've taken so long to reply! Been busy over the holiday period etc. Hope you had a great christmas and new year!

I'll tell you a bit more about myself & family and we'll go from there.

I'm 32 and have 2 boys from a previous marriage. I now have a 4mth old son with my partner who has a daughter up north that he doesn't see (long story). Our new boy has a facial birth defect that requires a few surgeries, but he is perfectly fine apart from that. We live in Everton Park and have done so for 4yrs now.

Would like to meet up with you girls when you have the time? I'm at home at the moment, contemplating a return to work after Tye's operations?

Sar :D

[MrsDribbleDrawers]

Hi!

Hope everyone is recovered from the Christmas New Year insanity!! I'm counting down eleven weeks until bub is born, 3 weeks until kids are back at school, and they start vacation care tomorrow for two days a week!!

I usually try and get to the museum, or plan a couple of "field trips" during the holidays, but I have been so up and down physically and emotionally it's just not happening! The most I am managing is our Sunday morning trips to the playground for the kids to ride their bikes for an hour or so...

I'm hoping to be a SAHM for a while when bub comes along, although eventually I have to finish my degree... and it won't really stop me doing my volunteer work if I can juggle (I hope!), but I'm not sure how I will handle slowing down that much (twelve months ago I was studying, had three volunteer jobs, worked as an Avon lady, and worked for pay on weekends....) Time will tell what life will throw at us however!!

I'm all for a get together before the kids go back to school... I'm pretty flexible with travelling (DH worries about me driving with such a big bump, but doesn't say too much, it's a trigger that gets me angry, unfortunately...), although my guys are at vacation care Tuesday and Thursday (DD loves going, her best friends are there, DS will be new to it, so :fingerscrossed: he does okay, too)

Look forward to chatting soon.

Cate

[camille]

Hi everyone, I would love to get together too. Let me know what will be happening, I dont mind driving.
Camille.

[vikki a]

Hi all,
I'm Vikki, my first two are from X hubbby, and the next two are to hubby number two! He also has a son in vic, which we dont get to see very often. I have a 8yr age gap, which has been really good. The two older ones are really good with the little ones, and there able to get themsleves to school etc...
I look forward to chatting with you all.......:wave:

[sam's mum]

well, I have got the ten year old from my first marriage and the one year old from the second. The ten year old thinks that she is in heaven. (of course she is a girl) I am hoping to be pregnant again soon, I really don't want to have only two kids and have this gap... If there is a get together, let me know!!!

[MrsDribbleDrawers]

Right, school holidays are almost at an end, and I'm desperately ripping my hair out - my DS has forgotten how to behave and become a bit of a feral in the last week!!

Who wants to meet up next week? I'm thinking a local playground, handy for most people to find. I can't do Tuesday or Thursday, as I have them in vacation care - it's my time to come home and sleep the day away!

If any one is interested, PM me, or email catebrickell@optusnet.com.au, and we'll work something out!

Cheers, Cate

[ogilberry]

hi there i am 32 yr old mummy of three kiddies i am se brissi redland bay but thought id say a big hello. very chatty if you want to chat on msn or email pm me...or on ph
chat soon

fee(fiona)

[tyesmum]

:wave: Hello again everyone!

Long time no reply AGAIN!!! Sorry, but this little one keeps me so busy. I have three boys and Tye has got to be the most demanding of the lot! That and having to cater for a 9yr old and 11yr old and a partner who works nightshift!!!

Well we have a date for Tye's first operation to repair the lip and anterior palate. Next Tuesday, 13th March we do the deed:eek: . His palate will be done around 9mths apparently?

You are welcome to pm me or email me. I will try to get back to you as soon as I can. I or my partner check our emails every day (more often than bubhub as I need to spend more time here! and I've been so busy with this boy!)

Take care, Sarah

[Caz1971]

Hi all, I live in North Lakes. My DS is 10, I am 20 weeks pregnant and its another boy! I am 36.

DS is sooo excited, he can't wait to see his baby brother!

I have another friend who's 2 young kids are similar ages and still in nappies. She is saying its soooo hard!

I guess its taken me so long to have another one as it is with hubby no. 2. We only got married a few years ago.

Do people 'stare' when you are out with the older ones and your babies?

Its strange I suppose being pregnant again and to tell you the truth, I can't remember being pregnant 10 years ago (except the nauseau)!

And to do it all again, the pregnancy, birth and having no sleep when baby arrives - its all worth it!

Hope to chat soon

Caz:yelclap:

[sam's mum]

Caz,

the good news is that DS is old enough to help.

I don't notice that we get stared at... I don't think it is that unusual to have blended families etc.

It is definately a shock when you are used to kids that are old enough to look after themselves. I was surprised at how much I had forgotten about looking after a baby.

[MrsDribbleDrawers]

It is definately a shock when you are used to kids that are old enough to look after themselves. I was surprised at how much I had forgotten about looking after a baby.

That's what I'm still finding on an almost daily basis - Nat is so different to DD1. I remember in hospital at 2am saying to her, "wait a second, I forget what I'm supposed to be doing" (and because she wasn't my first, no one came to check on us, so there was no one to help out!)

Cate