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WOW MAY IS HERE ALREADY SOON WE WILL HAVE 1YR OLDS AND NOT BABYS ANY MORE GEE HOW TIME FLYS:thumbsdown:
WOW I CAN BELIEVE MAY IS HERE ALREADY GEE THAT HAS GONE FAST IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY THAT MONTANAH WAS BORN AND NOW WE HAVE DONE CHRISTMAS AND EASTER AND ON OUR WAY TO MOTHERS DAY
OH SOME OF US OUR FIRST MOTHERS DAY AS A NEW MUM WOW THAT MUST BE EXCITING I CAN STILL REMEMBER MY 1ST IT WAS SO NICE AND I HAOPE IT IS JUST AS NICE FOR YOU ALL I KNOW ITS STILL ACOUPLE OF WEEKS AWAY YET BUT IT WILL CEAP UP ON US AND NOW IS THE TIME TO START DROPPING HINTS
WELL I BETTE GO I HAVE A MOUNTAN OF WASHING TO DO AGAIN :no: WHY MEEEEEEEE
Hi All
Lesley - thanks for starting the new thread. may already - wow! It kinda makes me sad as I will be back at work sooner rather than later!
I am still feeling crappy but just wanted to report that Kayley had her shots and hardly even screamed at all - such a big brave girl (mum still had a tear in her eye).
Well I am going to go grab some lunch then hopefully have some time to lie on the couch before she wakes up!
Best wishes to you all.
May -wow!!! My little poppet is 6 months old this month...she's growing too fast.
Beck - Hope you get over being sick soon. Sorry no advice on your cold sore, maybe have a word to a pharmacist, they should be able to tell what you can/cannot use. Hope you get a good rest before Kayley wakes up.
Lesley - *puts hand up* I've got piles of washing to fold and put away. Can't be bothered though. I'll wait until Eloise has a nap, which will be as soon as I've finished posting here.
Mary-anne - Wow on the Cold Rock franchise. It would be a great move, didn't the owner say they were looking for someone to open up a franchise on your side of the city. :hugs: for the situation with your friend. Did she remember it was your b'day at all? I don't think you're being a sook, I'd be upset too.
Sal - By the time you read this, hopefully you're at home giving Nedd lots and lots of cuddles. That sucks about sleep school not taking Nedd until there's a cancellation of an over 5 mth old bubs. Hopefully that happens soon. I think :geek: looks like an owl playing a piano (I can't see the smile Sue, I must be blind). That's probably the only time I'll use it LOL.
Michelle - I'm such a bad mum, I have never looked that closely at Lara to see which way she rolls. I'm pretty sure that it's to her left most of the time. I need to be more observant. How did Abbey go in her cloth nappy?
Georgia - What a pain about the power company. At least you've named and shamed. Hope they had it up and running for your dinner time shift.
Kimba - LOL at calling Jet 'wookie'. I've called Lara that a few times too. Hope Jet's rash has cleared up. My back's all good now, thanks for asking. It sort of felt like the back pain I get when I'm pg (can guarantee you that I'm not). Does the pg hormone (I think it's relaxin) stay in your body for ages after you're pg?
We had a family dinner last night and saw my poor little bro. He looks so sad. He's spoken to his g/f a few times and she feels really isolated and hates it already, but he's encouraging her to stay and see it out. Eloise was so cute, she kept saying "Uncle James is sad. Emma's gone on a big aeroplane. I give him kisses and cuddles."
I better dash and do some house cleaning, we've got a friend and her daughter coming for lunch and a play tomorrow.
Take care girls...
GeorgiaAnne
01-05-2007, 15:03
Howdy, Happy May:eek: My mum's probably getting stressed about Christmas and will have already bought presents lol.
Lesley - well done on thread creation. I can't imaagine how much washing you must have with 4 bubbas!
Michelle - I love your knitting, well done.
Sare - How cute is Eloise, it's amazing how quickly they learn sympathy/empathy.
Beck - Sorry you're not feeling the best. Coldsores really make you feel s****e. When are you back at work?
Mary anne - Love your new avatar, how cutie! I hope the cold rock thing is a goer, just think of how much pleasure it would bring to people's lives lol
I've had a busy day and for the first time in ages actually got a lot done
:smiliedance:
I'm off to look at another house. The one we liked originally went for $100k more than we wanted to pay
:eek: so we are looking now at apartments too.
See y'all later
Darn, a guy from Bigpong was unshaping me for the next 2 weeks, so I asked him to marry me. Unfortunately I was shaped again after downloading only 2gb. I guess the answer was no!
My hotness was just too much for him
I tried out my cloth/soaker combo last night. She slept soundly so she must sure have been comfy (still a few wakeups, but no fretful sleep), at least until 5am when she woke up to play and complain at me about her wet jammies with purple wool dye leeched on to them. Fortunately I put the soaker with a purple nappy as a precaution. Might leave the cloth @night plan until a real soaker arrives in the mail.
I'm back in the rental hunt at the moment, battling crowds to view overpriced, undersized houses marketed as 'cosy cottages'. Wish i could just buy, even if it was a humble house.
I'm looking forward to christmas this year, im going to have a tree and decorate for once. Might even wrap presents and leave them alone until xmas morning (what a novel idea!)
Mother day is approaching, yes. Im getting my mum a shiny laptop bag, and abbey is getting me a slobby kiss. And maybe a mop.
Sare - I'm sure little bro cant help but be cheered by eloise. I love the way little kids pat you better with their teeny tiny hands, ever so gentle. Speaking of which, i think abbey knows im hanging out for some tiny pats as she has started wiggling her wrist around in circles in the air. Its almost a queenly wave, which is about right, my funny little princess.
Hi all, wow May already can you believe it?
Sorry to be such a misery guts lately but it's sick city here tonight :( - DH has bronchitis, I have a fever and that 'achy shivery' feeling which always signals 'gonna get real sick', and Jet has been really hot, grouchy, distant and clinging to his mama ever since I got home. God, the poor little munchkin, as if it wasn't bad enough being sick 2 weeks ago, then cutting two teeth, but now he's sick again??? At least DH will be home tomorrow so he can look after him - but I don't know how wise it is to let a sick DH get too close to the poor bubba! Ack, what to do...oops he's crying - bbs...
OK back...Jet just felt quite warm. But I don't want to strip him off, as I know he'll be too cold later, and I don't want to change his clothes several times in the middle of the night...That's why I'm hating this weather, wish it would just cool down enough for us to dress bubs appropriately! I settled for taking him out of his Grobag and I'll just pop him back in next time he wakes...which won't be far off I bet!
Am going to bed now as i'm sure I'm in for a very disrupted night, so not many personals sorry :no:
But Lesley LOL yep I've been telling DH that diamonds are a great first Mother's Day present!, MaryAnne if you open a Cold Rock just do it near a maternity hospital, it's sure to be a winner :laughing:, Michelle I'm loving the little pats, Jet spent 20min stroking my face today, after I got home and fed him...and Georgia pooh on missing out on the house - Sydney real estate is so depressing isn't it? :no:
Hey girls and welcome to MAY. Our babies are nearly all in the 2nd half of their first year.
You are right about it flying. They have acheived so much. And so many milestones still to go.Valentine Makes me very grateful as well as wistful....
My little man has been a little out of sorts since his needles without being sick. He has had A LOT of very runny nappies and has very red cheeks and a runny little nose. We were thinking teeth but there are nonw there to feel.
Big HI to the girls who came over today. My floor was a moving gooing and gaaing tangle. I think we had 7 babies aged form 4 weeks - 6 months all over the place- gee they were good.
Well i better go and sort out some orders that I have.
Hope everyone had a great start to the month
SalTheGal
01-05-2007, 19:57
OMG Michelle- Are you sure your not Kathy Lette in disguise???? If you are you can come clean with us! I listen to audio books for long drives, and have just started listening to Kathy Lette's Mad Cows, have any of you read any of her stuff, it immediatly reminded me of the way you write Michelle, you have the same style and sense of humour (which is a compliment!!!!):D
Beck- Get to the supermarket/pharmacy and buy yourself some "lysine", I suffer from coldsores when stressed (have one now, and broke out in a massive one two days after my wedding), Lysine clears it up in no time, but take double the reccommended dose, it is a naturally forming amino acid so you can't take too much- it just gets eliminated.
Sue- thanks for that re the icon, I thought it was an owl too!!! The Sleep school i am enrolled in is just a local one run by family services. It is only daystay, so I am not holding my breath they will help me much as Nedd sleeps like an angel during the day, and has no trouble actually going to sleep, his troubles kick off about 10.30 at night.
Mary anne- I looked into the idea of a cold rock franchise for ballarat too, we jsut don't really have a great spot for it here. But in the right location it is sure to be winner
Lesley- Yep I can only imagine the mountain of washing you have, don't envy you!!! Coming into winter we have decided we might just have to actually start using our dryer this year:thumbsdown:
Sare- Eloise is just too cute! I bet she cheered your brother up heaps. I can't wait till Nedd is at that stage. My nephew has been helping my SIL no end after her "operation on her sore tummy" (c/section) he rushes over to hold her hand verytime she wants to get up, and in the hospital he would try and lift her legs onto the bed so she didn't have to lift them herself, its all "don't worry mummy I'll help you" at the moment!
Well I am so glad to be home, I didn't get to sleep last night till midnight cause I was missing Nedd so much I tossed and I turned and couldn't get to sleep! So much for getting a good nights sleep.........but i would have prefered to be home and up all night than away.
And Nedd actually got excited to see me when I got to day care this arvo- he is usually very laid back, and rarely gets excited to see me, so it was a nice change!:kiss:
Hey what does everyone have one their mothers day list? I have requested a sleep in, to go out for a nice lunch, and the traditional mothers day present- a new pair of slippers! The moccasins I own are pretty much worn through, not bad after 8yrs!
Well take care all, I am off to surf for a bit (ie, shop on ebay) then off to bed!:wave:
mumchristy23
01-05-2007, 21:16
Hi Everyone
Have been a stranger to this thread lately so thought i better set some time to get in here and say hi and update you on my little man.
Jacob is going really great (7 1/2 months now :eek: )..Guess what.. He can say MUM :smiliedance: started to sound like mum at 6 months but more prominent at 6 1/2 months.
At 5 months I started him on solids - Farex. He didnt really like it to start with but now loves his food.
At 6 months he started "crawling", well would move like a seal anyway... he would push up on his hands, move his legs a little, then flop down onto his chest...and start again. It was quite funny actually. He did this for about 2 weeks until he finally realised he could go much faster if he actually crawled with his hands and knees at the same time.
He could sit properly at 6 1/2 months.
At the moment, Jacob is pulling himself up on everything and walking slowly along the lounge. Wish he would slow down a little! My little man is growing up too fast :crying:
My girls are great. Tahni started pre-school this year and is loving it. They are both great with Jacob... still love playing with him, well until he starts slobbering on or sitting on their toys anyway lol.
Sorry about the me post but thought i should update you all on the news since it has been a while.
Hope all your "getting big bubs" are doing great!
Talk to you all soon
Christy
Hello!
It's been a long time since I have posted. I have read all your posts but haven't had much to say. Sam has had an ear infection and now has a nasty cough, so we have not been getting much sleep. He actually slept through from 7 until 6 last night without a feed, which is the first time ever :thumbsup:
No crawling yet but he can sit up with his hands supporting him in front and is very keen on this whole food thing. He is now into size 1 coveralls and is a very long kid.
I don't like my job and have accepted an offer to transfer to another area, where people are more family friendly and I can work part-time without being pressured to do more hours.
Sammy starts swimming lessons at the end of the month and I am really looking forward to that. Thank god they tell you to wear a t-shirt!
Hopefully I will be able to keep in touch with you all more often (once our cleaner starts once a week I will be a happy girl):laughing:
hey all really dont have much to tell you all just wanted to pop in and say hi
and i finnished my washing woo hooo go me i will have the same amount tomorow any way
kristin5
02-05-2007, 10:01
Just want to pop in and say it was great meeting the other Vic mums and bubs last Friday (and Cold Rock was fantastic - though I LOVE any ice cream anyway!)
Ryley was stuffed though and slept for a solid few hours once we got home.
He also got his first tooth on Saturday and his second tooth came through yesterday. I'm sorta sad cos I love his gummy smile.
He is a very fussy solids eater and seems to only like Pumpkin and Sweetcorn (and occasionally strawberry and banana custard). I guess I just have to keep trying new things (but I hope he's not going to be as fussy as his dad, who doesn't eat any veges except for potatoes!)
He still isn't crawling, nor is he looking like he will crawl as he hates being on his tummy, still. If I put him on it, he rolls straight onto his back. The MCHN said he will probably skip crawling and will walk sooner rather than later - I must say, he loves to stand up (if he's crying I stand him up and he stops immediately). He can also sit by himself and can pull himself to an upright sitting position (though of course, he still eventually falls forward or to the side).
Oh, and he is still a wonderful sleeper - I really am blessed because I have a perfect angel.
Hope all of you are coping well and your bubs are thriving :)
I'm so proud, my little fish just sat up ALL BY HERSELF! One minute playing on her tummy, the next sitting. I'm all gushy with pride!
GeorgiaAnne
02-05-2007, 15:58
:yelclap: Yay Abbey:yelclap: How exciting!
Kristin - Nice to hear from you and i'm glad you and Ryley are going so well.
Busy day today being a taxi driver for dh again. I also managed to get to my mothers group for the first time in about 2 months and it is amazing how much all the bubs have grown, although Sophia is still the cutest:D
Anyone have any ideas about stopping breast rejection? A mate of mine is going through this with her 8 week old and i'm not sure what to suggest?
Jeffy - I bet that sleep last night was good! Poor Sammy.. hope he gets better quickly. A cleaner sounds divine!!
Kristin - yay on the toothies :D Did you find that they bothered him when they were cutting? Only now is Olivia showing any real teething signs, and she already has 4 teeth!
Yay for Abbey and Ryley on the sitting up by themselves :smiledance: I think Olivia is a bit scared of sitting up now - I have accidently let her smack her head on the tiles too many times now :o
Georgia, my best suggestion for your friend would be to get in contact with the ABA hotline. She could try swapping holds used (football could work maybe?), and try feeding in a relaxing bath with the baby. Oh, and not giving the bottle, as bub will catch on that the bottle is easier and just refuse the boob to get a bottle.
SalTheGal
02-05-2007, 20:02
Quiet in here tonight............:cool:
Nedd had his 6mnth injections tonight, has been really unsettled tonight, add to that he has had a cold, which I am suspecting is turning into bronchialitis again (barking cough has just started tonight) I think we are in for a corker tonight!!!!
My MCHN also felt that I am probably not suffering form PND (phew), but just sheer exhaustion. She gave me numbers for two other sleep clinics in melb. Rang them both this arvo- only to end up blubbering to a message service who politely told me they would pass on my details and a health nurse would contact me for a phone interview in approximitely 2-3WEEKS, and that the wait to get in after that would probably be 10weeks........:eek: :banghead: Even though I was crying and trying to impress the urgency of the situation there was nothing they could do.........I was so angry afterwards, I mean what if i was actually really depressed and suicidal or something like that????????????
Anyway, I am going to see my GP tomorrow to see if she has any suggestions...my MCHN wants me to take some time off work, but I would prefer to take it off when I know the end is in sight, can't see the point in taking a week off, only to get refreshed and go back to work to get exhausted again IYKWIM.
Sorry- that has been such a ramble!!!!!
Hope everyone is well.....:wave:
Been a bit of a blubbering mess tonight...dh came home tonight and told me that he's got his flight details for Pakistan and he's going in just under 3 weeks, for a month!!!! Well boy did that send me off the edge, bl00dy promises mean nothing to him. Initially he said no I'm not going, I'll just tell work no and then it turned into 2 weeks (which I was not happy with, but was dealing with) and now a month. Poor Lara won't even know who he is when he gets back and goodness only knows how I am going to explain to Eloise what's going on with daddy. UGH :banghead:
Lara's been a little off today too. She's vomitting a little (just baby spew) which she never does, is refusing feeds and her tummy is making horrible gurgling noises. Do you think it may just be her tummy adjusting to real food? She's got a red cheek, nappy rash and her bottom gums are a little swollen, so I guess there could be some movement of teeth under her gums.
Dh's parents are taking Eloise for the day tomorrow as my SIL is entering her daughter in a baby show and they want to go and watch, so asked if they could take Eloise (as they usually watch her while I take Lara to Gymbaroo). SIL even said they could enter Eloise...no way known was our response. Eloise will have a good day and I might get a chance to get a nap in sometime, as Eloise had me up at 3am (I didn't get to sleep until almost 1). Tomorrow night we're going to see dh's cousin who just had her 1st baby, another girl (dh is the only male on his mum's side in the last 60 years).
Sal - :hugs: Oh darl, you're having a rough trot with all Nedd's illnesses. I wish I was closer and could offer you a break (I'll drive, I don't mind). Look after yourself. Which sleep schools did you ring? I'll PM you some numbers that my MCHN gave to me when I was having trouble with Eloise.
Georgia - Sophia is such a cutie :yes:
Michelle - Well done to Abbey :yelclap:
Jen - I hope Sam is on the mend. Great news about the cleaner. I've told dh I want one while he goes away...I hope he listens to me for once.
Better go, dh is having a hard time trying to settle Lara.
GeorgiaAnne
02-05-2007, 20:43
Sal - I can't believe there's such a wait, that is horrible. Sounds like your'e getting some good help/advice from mchn and dr though which is good. Can you work a bit more part time to take the pressure off a bit?
Pam - Thanks for that re: breast refusal. I didn't even think off aba *derr* ta! Hope to see you on Monday.
It is quiet in here tonight...I hate that ad for fitness first on the right hand side of my screen I find it quite taunting:thumbsdown:
GeorgiaAnne
02-05-2007, 20:50
Hi Sare, we must have been posting at the same time.
ONE MONTH:banghead: that is awful and not fair on any of you. I'm sure Lara will remember him as I think little girls have a special place in their heart for daddies Valentine. It's awful that his company would ask him to go for such a long time, it is NOT family friendly:thumbsdown: Definitely get a cleaner while he's away and lots of help from your family.
re: baby show, i'm with you!
SalTheGal
02-05-2007, 22:26
Sare:hugs: that is not good news at all.
You need the hugs as much as I do by the sounds of things, and you are just as sleep deprived!:gloomy:
Hope you get some sleep tonight, and DH spoils you and the girls rotten between now and when he goes. Don't you hate it when they make you false promises, usually just to avoid conflict:mad:
That's terrible Sare, hope it doesnt affect your relationship too badly.
Jeffy - Poor Sam on the ear infection, but big yay on the sleep. Totally jealous!
Can i have a cleaner too? I'm looking at the floor under abbey's high chair and its quite manky. Guess I better do the inevitable and actually mop today. Im not going to admit how long it been since i mopped.
Abbey is an intermittently very unhappy camper. She is really constipated at the moment, to the point that she torn her bumhole a little bit. I blame the apple custard Ive been giving her for a couple days, it will be the dairy that does it. Unfortunately instead of filling her nappy she is doing it gradually, yesterday, last night and this morning and still going.
Only a mother could talk about poo like this... :)
Hello
Just a quick one to let you know I am still around. Feeling crappy still. DH took the day off to help out. Kayley is great after her shots. Might jump on for personals later.
SalTheGal
03-05-2007, 14:18
Hello, where is everyone?!?!?
Michelle- Hope poor abbey relieves herself sooner rather than later, and hope it isn't too messy when she does, poor little poppet.
Beck:hugs: Hope you are feeling better soon, are you taking a week off hockey? Glad to hear DH is looking after you!
:smiliedance: :smiliedance:
I got a phone call this morning from the sleep clinic to say they have a cancellation tomorrow- poor girl got a bit of a shock when I promptly burst into tears!!!!!
So this probably means a long weekend ahead as I am sure they will send me down the controlled crying path, I am feeling very apprehensive as I really don't like leaving bubs to cry, but i guess if it has worked for so many others then it can't be too bad. And we have the in laws here this wkend- not sure if that is going to be a good or bad thing, I would probably rather just do it with DH and I, so we will see how it all goes.
On another note I saw my GP today, she does think I have a touch of PND, but wants to wait and see how I cope when I am getting some sleep, she has given me a week off work.......I will be taking some time off here and there as I need it- a whole week off work at the moment would leave me more stressed as I have so much on!!!! I have an awesome manager who is very understanding- she has just asked me to let her know at the end of the week what I have done.
So :fingerscrossed: I am getting somewhere, and you can all stop listening to me whinge then!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope everyone is enjoying their day, it has been pouring here, the rain is fantastic.
Oustanding Sal! I love to hear you whinge, dont worry, please continue. I'd get lonely without a regular dose of the October mums soapie.
So jealous of the rain. Only rain we have had for ages was a light shower, just enough to wake up the mozzie population. Since i live next to wetlands, im really noticing it. I wont even try to hang the washing outside, its bad enough racing into the outside laundry.
Meanwhile, my evil twin MEchelle stuck a glycerin suppository up my baby's bum. Abbey couldnt care less about that part, but she didnt enjoy the result. 5 minutes of pretty much solid crying in pain got us yet another hard nugget, but still no payload. Ive been giving her sips of diluted prune juice this afternoon, this dairy reaction has to finish sooner or later!
I also got more fluffy mail today. I'm really enjoying the days Abbey can be all pretty cloth. Course, today we ran out of mcns and had to resort to sposies with all these micro-poops, but thats fair. I didn't want to risk an explosion in a flat terry nappy.
Hi girls,
Great news about sleep school Sal. :fingerscrossed: that Nedd is a quick learner and that you are all sleeping soundly through the night before you know it. Could the IL's rescedule? It sounds like your GP is one of the good ones. Good luck with everything.
Michelle - :hugs: Poor little Abbey. Ahh... nothing makes me feel more like a mum than listening to a poo story. We've all got a least one to share :D In fact I have friends who don't have kids and they even have poo stories. :laughing:
Beck - I hope you feel better soon and got plenty of rest today while your DH looked after Kayley.
I've had a nice and quiet day today. Eloise is with the IL's, so it's just been Lara and I. This afternoon while she had a nap, I sat on the couch and had some quiet me time, with no noise (except for the wonderful sound of rain dripping in our downpipes). It was divine. Then Lara and I had a snuggle on the couch and we both fell asleep. It was just lovely.
Just spoke to dh about the Pakistan stuff. The BHP people have told him that the dates are flexible and it's likely that they won't be ready for him that early. So he's now going to miss our (only) niece's 1st birthday. He told the GM that I was p1ssed off about it all and he said that the company will shout us a dinner when we get back... my response was big f****** deal. Not nice, I know, but I can't believe that they're sending him for that long. Then, I totally freakd myself out by going to the travel advisory page from DFAT. I don't want him to go (I think you guys may have already sussed that one out).
Christy - Good to hear from you again. It's been a while. Glad to hear everything is going well with Jacob. We've lost touch with quite a few Oct mums, so it's nice to see some old faces pop back in and say hi.
Speaking of people we haven't heard from in a while, I wonder how Marion went with the big move? Has Kristin moved yet? It must be soon if they haven't already.
Ok better go, dh and Eloise will be home in a few minutes and then we're of to see dh's cousin and baby Maddison in hospital.
Have a good night's sleep girls (we'd like one here too, if only someone would tell little miss Eloise that 3.30am, "Mummy I want you" calls are just plain and simply unacceptable!!! She isn't listening to us LOL)
GeorgiaAnne
03-05-2007, 18:27
Sal - Yay on getting into the sleep school. I really hope it works for you guys. Re: cc, i'm with you but Nedd is nearly 7 months and it is time to sort it out. Not nice but it sounds like it is the last resort for you. From what i've read about it, you do need to be committed to it so it would probably be easier to do it without inlaws around if it makes you feel more comfortable. Can't wait to hear of some long and luxurious sleeps!:fingerscrossed:
Sare - That sounds blissful with Lara today. It must be so nice to have that special time together:angel:
Michelle - Wow, prune juice WATCH OUT for explosions lol. I hope it does the trick.
Well i've had another crazy day driving around all day for dh, I feel bed for Sophia but she seemed happy enough. It's lucky I got home without expressing my road rage to bus drivers. They are all such evil, ignorant beasts who love nothing more than enraging hapless drivers:devil6: Sorry to anyone who knows bus drivers but the Sydney ones suck.
Anyhoo, vent over and time for some very exciting news. I have won a trip to Paris from Perrier for the French Open. I don't know too much as they are going to call me tomorrow but crikey how exciting. I just googled it and it is on in a few weeks so i'd better get packing!
Bbl, where is everyone btw?? Kimba, Marion, Mary, Kristin and all the other lurkers who do just one post and disappear elsewhere??!!
GeorgiaAnne
03-05-2007, 18:29
Oh and Beck, big:hugs: to you love, and I hope you get better soon. Sick is sooooo boring isn't it?
SalTheGal
04-05-2007, 06:37
OMG OMG OMG Georgia!!!!
That is awesome, you lucky lucky girl..........who will be going? You sound so blase about it!! I would be doing cartwheels, you are seriously going to paris?!?!?! I am green with envy:yes: :yes:
COuldn't sleep last night with nervous anticipation of today.........hope it all goes well, I just really have no idea what to expect....
Sare- I had a dream last night that you were leaving us to join the Nov mummies cause we weren't giving you the support you needed and you just didn't feel like you fitted in here- it's not true is it?!?!? Don't go, we love having you here:hugs: :D
I have been wondering where everyone is too (maybe the cause for my strange dream?), I miss you all, come back!!!
I'm not going anywhere Sal... you guys are great :yes: I consider myself a token October mummy...Lara just gets her punctuality off her daddy :laughing: Good luck today.
Georgia that is fantastic news. Paris in spring would be awesome. It's good to hear of someone that I know winning a comp, well done. Bus drivers in Melb wouldn't be much better I don't think.
Gee it has been quiet in here lately...come back and chat girls...we miss you. :yes:
BBL...
GeorgiaAnne
04-05-2007, 08:15
Hi Girls,
Sal - I hope it goes really well for you today, you so deserve it:yes: :fingerscrossed:
I'm not blase, I just had a feeling we wouldn't be able to go as dh has a cooking thing on Hamilton Island the week the French Open is on and I spoke to the lady today and the times can't be changed so I will have to give it to one of my staff. This is great though as they are all such hard working loyal people, most of whom have been working for us for 5 years so it vwill be lovely to give it away:yelclap:
I'm really jealous though as when we went to Paris a few years ago I loved it so much it HURT like a longing when I left. I've never felt like that about anywhere before as i'm a Sydney girl through and throughValentine
diesal444
04-05-2007, 09:08
MORNIN LADIES.....
Michelle- :yelclap: for Abbey sitting up by herself. What a champ. Dont worry i never thought i would be discussing poo stories either, but I guess its a good indication of whats going on inside.. ( so they say )...
Sal - Hope all goes well today and you get some tools to deal with nightime sleeping. I have to say though, you look bl00dy amazing for someone who is surviving on such little sleep... AND WORKING FULL TIME!!...and you have a personality to boot!!!!!!
Sare - 1 MONTH!!!!!!.......:thumbsdown: .. thats sh!!ty.
i know it no consolation but I am always up for a melb meet up as are the other girls i am sure. And Dinner......:shame: .. it should be more like 365 dinners and paying for the cleaner and a nanny and a personal assistant and a driver..well you get my drift...November mummies..WHO ARE THEY.. I am an ocotber mummy as well, just so happens my daughter was born in November:laughing:
Georgia... wow.. can i come and work for you. But... how on earth do you choose. GOOD LUCK ..
Beck - Hope you are feeling better soon. How did you go with getting rid of the coldsore??...Gald Kayley was ok after her shots. Mine are next wednesday, it breaks my heart when they give them but I guess its very important to have them done.
Nothing exciting happening here although...............................I am totally wrapped coz........work finally paid me my maternity leave!!. They told me in september last year that I wasnt entitled to any paid leave just the 12 months off. So we chased the union for months and finally got the answer from them that a technicality meant that I woulndt be paid. Yesterday i was doing my banking and notice a big lump some from my employer. Before getting too excited i rang them and they said they couldnt tell me if it was a maternity payment but that it was 380 hours of pay. So 10 weeks of a 38hour week!!!!!!!!... What a surprise. I had resigned myself to the fact that I wasnt getting it so it was a nice surprise.
Ok i think i have crapped on for long enough. Have a great weekend everyone. i am going out for tea tonight with my MIL and SIL. Should be great.
Take care ladies.. kisses to bubbas...
hiya quiy from me..
sare THAT sucks
sal: good luck today. cant wait to hear wat im in for. speaking of which i still havent been rang yet to be told of my wait and they said id be called within 14 days (which was yesterday)
kane has had a cough but its been getting bad at night so i took him to doc and while it is only a cold, as he has the throat problems its basically made it croup so he is on steroids just to be safe (might get him pumping weights lol)
georgia..can i work for you?????
ps diesel just saw your post...im jealous of the lump sum...happy spending
oh btw i was ment to go to playgroup today but as kane sic i couldnt and we were having a guest speaker (a speech therapist) who was going to show us a bit of baby sign language. i wanted to ask her a q which i cant now so i ask you guys. does any one elses baby do the 2 handed one clap all the time. ie open and shut both hands quickly. kanes done it for months. either wen he grumpy or sad
he is starting to put his hands out wen he wants to be cuddled or picked up so cute
tc all. off to pack for a beach visit
hey all
i really dont have much to say
but it has been really bussy on here in the last couple of day hope everyone has a good weekend dh is going to walcha to get sheep leaving tonight and will behome sunday nice quiet boys weekend :eek: witch means i am home all weekend with the 4 kids nice hey
well take care all i have so much house work to do
bye bye
I'm not allowed to leave this room. I'm not allowed to turn my back on Abbey. Its very rude apparently and she tells me off loudly. I didnt think separation anxiety started so young, and what's with her getting upset at me turning my back on her? Maybe she is afraid of my magnificent bottom.
Georgia - your staff are going to just adore you! Even if they dont like the tennis, its still a great trip. Nice of the promoters to let you transfer it too, usually they are quite strict about those things. I won a trip to London a couple years ago and popped over to Paris for a night - saw the usual sights, but had a huge fight with my (ex)partner so it doesnt have the lasting appeal I hoped it would.
Mary-anne- Well done on the payout! Of course the tax man had a field day, but you should get a nice pressie in July then too!
Abbey got relief this morning. It was a combination of yesterday's prune juice and a nice cloth nappy to dirty up (who can resist that?).
My crazy fish seems to have decided crawling is blase, and she would like to start the standing up exercises instead. She can climb her toybox and kneel next to it with her little arm waving around inside it catching something interesting.
Hey girls. I've been here just haven't had the energy to post. I've had a pretty miserable week. DH has been sick at home all week and is being a total selfish, lazy, whining pain in the ar$e (I feel like I'm angry at him 24 hours a day - I WISH he'd get sent away for a month!) And I've been sick myself, and Jet's been waking every 2 hours at night again, wanting to BF all night :rolleyes: but I don't have any milk for him as my supply dropped when he started sleeping through, and dropped even more when I started work.
It doesn't help that daycare and DH aren't as diligent as me with trying to make sure he sleeps enough during the day, so when I get home he's overtired and doesn't finish his dinner or his topup bedtime bottle (he's too tired and cranky). Then he wakes hungry through the night.
The only way I can cope with the frequent night waking ATM is to tell myself that it's because Jet misses me during the day, so makes up for his 'mummy time' at night. But with getting no more than 1-2 hours sleep at a time and working a 32 hour week and doing everything at home on my own because DH is the laziest man on earth, I'm sooooooo tireddddd.
Working on a business plan at the moment just to try and bring in enough money on the side to cut back one more day a week at work. I don't think it'll happen but you never know unless you try, right? so wish me luck.
Jet is doing pretty well. His face rash is slowly responding to pawpaw ointment so it doesn't seem to be ringworm (phew). He hasn't caught DH's illness either and I'm hoping that's because he's BFing and got my antibodies? who knows.
He's crawling all over the place but still not remotely interested in sitting - if we sit him up he just arches his back to lay down and roll over onto his belly. He is, however, trying to stand, and gets really excited when he pulls himself up into a standing position while leaning on me (when I'm laying down). Or he'll be on his hands and knees and gets up onto his feet while leaning forward on his hands (like yoga). Then he gets frustrated because he's not going anywhere :laughing: . Maybe he's just not going to bother with sitting for a while - standing is more fun!
Michelle - it's murphys' law that as soon as you put your nicest, lushest nappy on bub they will do a huge poo in it. Jet poos every time I put a velour-lined nappy on him, without fail.
Georgia - wow on the trip to Paris and that's so nice of you to give it to one of your staff - how will you choose???
Mary-Anne - nice one on the payout - 10 weeks paid leave is great!
Lesley - have fun with the kids this weekend!
Sue - poor Kane he's having a rough trot and so are you by the sounds of it
Sare - you poor thing :hugs: I reckon the least DH's company could do is provide you with a month of home help while DH is away. The time will fly though and before you know it he'll be home again.
Sal - good luck with the sleep clinic. Modified CC initially worked for us, and Jet will still settle to sleep much better than he used to, but he's back to waking all night and I have no idea what to do about it! :no:
Kristin - Ryley and jet cut teeth on the same day! Sounds like he's doing really well, it's great to hear.
Jen - sorry to hear about Sam's ear infection the poor bugger, hope it clears up soon.
Christy - good to hear from you and all about how Jacob is doing.
Enjoy your weekends everyone - I probably won't be on as I want to maximise my time with Jet (and try to get some sleep!)
Hi :wave:
I am still here, lol... just lurking and not really having anything exciting to say.
Wow on the paris trip Georgia - I am with Sue - can I be one of your employee's? Lucky ducks.
Sare, I don't know how I would cope if my DH went away for one week, let alone a month! :hugs: Even more annoying that he promised that he wouldn't go for that long.
I have been on prac for the past week. Gee, I am so glad that it's over! Nothing to do with the workload or kids, it's just that I missed my baby!! Luckily, DH took the week off work to look after Olivia. He has been so sweet, cooking dinner, cleaning and thing - he was even bringing her to the school for me to feed her at recess and lunch, lol.
Olivia has been sleeping terribly the past week too. Although, compared to some of the other bubs, I really can't complain that much. I think it is mostly due to being out of routine.
Olivia got her first toothbrush today, lol. It is sooo cute! I figured that I should try to get her used to using it, and she has 4 teeth already (and one more just cutting through). I am sure it will be just another one of those things that you intend to do but hardly ever get around to doing!
K, better stop now before I bore you all!
Ciao
Bugger lost my post - Kayley is awake - I will BBL. All is well here though and feeling much better:D .
SalTheGal
04-05-2007, 18:51
Hi everyone, its me :wave: sal, I have a new username!!!! Figured since I am not really a "mum2b" anymore, time for a change.
Well, what a day.....we are weaning Nedd off his dummy. I knew thats what it would come down to, but I guess I still hoped deep down I wouldn't have to! So we are doing a very modified version of CC at the moment, the trauma of having no dummy is bad enough without leaving him to cry it out. So there have been a few tears all round today:crying: from me and Nedd, to be honest I am quite apprehensive about how I will cope without the dummy- not just for slee times, but more for grizzly times.....it is a god send then.
So we are in for a long weekend i think, he coped ok today, but I am sure tonight will be the big test, he is usually a gem during the day anyway.
Pam- sorry to her you have had such a long week- glad it is over now and you can get back to enjoying your gorgeous girl! Have a great weekend, and hope Olivia sleeps for you.
Kimba :hugs: for you lovey. Poor thing, sounds like you have had a rough trot. DH here hasa been sick all week too, you'd think they've got the plague or something the way they carry on wouldn't you?!?!? We have been blueing all week over his attitude. So I am hearing you! Hope Jet sleeps better soon too, poor man misses his mummy!
Michelle- Glad Abbey has relieved herself!! She is a clever little chooky isn't she, i wonder who will be our first walker?
Georgia- I second Sue. Can I work for you please????????? You sound like a very nice boss!! How are you going to choose who to give your trip to?
Sue- Hugs to Kane, hope the steriods help his poor cough.
Mary Anne- woohoo on the maternity leave payment!! Spending spree???? Or I spose it will go towards fixing the flat......
Well I will be around over the weekend, probably trying to escape the inlaws!! If MIL gives me the sh!ts too much I will not be in the mood to put up with it, I have already warned DH I am not responsible for my actions!!! She is just so in your face, not what I need this weekend which will be stressful anyway.:rolleyes:
~Kristin~
04-05-2007, 20:28
Hello all my lovely Octomer mummies!
Sorry I've been MIA lately, we have soooooooo much going on, new house, moving, bought a new ski boat, Isabella has cut her 3rd tooth - top centre, she is still having ear problems so back to the Dr next week.
Just wanted to pop in quickly and say hi - I read all your posts everyday, but haven't had time to sit and write back, and I feel awful for not writing personals.
Just one personal -
Sare - :hugs: to you , I know how hard it is to be alone while hubby's go away for work. At least my DP only goes for a week at a time - not a whole month - you poor thing :thumbsdown: . If you ever need a sympathetic ear just let me know, I'll PM you my number.
I hope everyone is doing well! Hopefully I'll settle back into some sort of normality once we get into the new house on Monday the 14th - get some painting done - new flooring - and new blinds - ha, I should be up for chats in about ten years at this rate!!!!!
Kristin - very exciting time for you! Very jealous
We had our first successful night in cloth, woo hoo! I DIDN'T waste all that money! She had a 1am change during an unscheduled playtime, but still.
i just got boobie bitten for the first time, waaaa!
GeorgiaAnne
05-05-2007, 08:37
Hello,
Michelle - ouchies on the booby, I hope that doesn't become a habit. I don't know much about mcn but yay anyway!
Kristin - Hi, hope all is going well with your move, it's always such a crazy time.
Beck - Glad you're feeling better. Looking forward to hearing more from you!
Sal - I hope things are alright for you, what a time for ils to be there. Ikwym about the dummy, I would be very hesitant to give it up but I guess in the long run you will be glad you did. My heart goes out to you this weekend, can you get out of the house by yourself and have a nice walk or something?
Pam - Never boring, it's lovely to hear from you. I hope you and Olivia have some lovely mummy daughter timne this weekend:hugs:
Kimba - sick men, there is nothing more painful, sounds like you've a sh1te week. re: business plan, what are you thinking? I'd love to hear more about it if it's not top secret! I LOVE people becoming self employed, I can't recommend it highly enough. Are you looking at different day care options? Sounds like you're not too thrilled with the current situation:detective: It's high time I sorted something out as between you and I, I think think things are slipping a wee bit without me bossing everyone around.
Mary Ann - Yay on the payout:yelclap: Maybe it's a sign to open Cold Rock!!
Sue - Don't you love it when they put their little arms out for a cuddle, it makes me feel very special.
re: Paris prize, I think I will have to draw names out of a hat as there is no fair way to decide it. I'm sure there will be lots of jockeying!
Dh got home at 6am today after a few drinks:shame: I don't really mind though as I had a lovely sleep without him as he is a very restless bed partner and bangs and bumps me all the time.
Enough of me boring on, BBL
diesal444
05-05-2007, 09:16
mornin ladies :wave:
Sue - Hope Kane's cough gets better soon. Cant help you on the baby sign front. Have a terrific beach visit!!
Lesley - 4 kids ALL WEEKEND!!.. you go girl. I dont know how you manage.
Michelle - Glad the prune juice got things moving along. Its aweful to see them struggling and straining. It will be interesting to see how much tax was taken out. OUCH on the bitten boobie!!!:eek:
Kimba - I HATE SICK MEN.. You would think their world was coming to an end. Its amazing how women just soldier on when ill and the men curl up in the fetal position and whinge...Hope Jet gets back to his old self soon and I hope you also feel better soon...
Pam - how adorable on the toothbrush.. Olivia is going great guns in the toothy peg department...
Sal - I would be as aprehensive as you are about the dummy weaning. Its also a god send for us when we are out and the boredom kicks in. Hope this weekend isnt too stressful for you all..:hugs:
p.s.. great new name!!!
Kristin - glad to hear everything is moving along nicely with the house. Sounds like you have your work cut out for you getting it they way you want it...
Georgia - I guess thats a fair way of deciding on who to give the trip to. That way no one feels less appreciated then others. I also LOVE having the bed to myself. I get it weeknights until DP gets in around 4am...
Speaking of DP....... He is really shi!!ing me the last few weeks. When we fight he says some really hurtful things and it really plays on my mind. When we are back to normal I ask him about what he says and he says.. oh it just comes out in anger...but.. I believe you have had to think something to say it.... Anyway.. its gunna be a LONG weekend with us not speaking... just great..ah well i have my Darcy to love and concentrate on...
See ya girls.. have a great weekend xxoo
Hey all, well my angel is sleeping and I logged on looking for advice about whether Hydrozole is OK for babies?? (the chemist suggested using it once a day for Jet's face rash) so I thought I'd pop in here to say hi too...
Jet was good last night - he hadn't slept much during the day and was so tired he actually dozed off in his highchair during his dinner, with food all over his face! :laughing: then he woke at 9 (?), 1 and 5 - that's the best in a while. He's cutting his second tooth too, so that probably explains some of his unsettled-ness
Re: sick men, OMG if my DH looks at me with that stoopid pathetic face and whines 'honey I'm siiiiiiick' one more time!!! :banghead: I'm such a b1tch, I've just been saying 'So f*****g what???'
Maryanne - I'm right with you on the hurtful comments. DH has been doing the same, and in front of Jet, which is just unacceptable to me (IMO kids should never see their parents doing that). So we aren't really speaking either - but like you say at least we have our babies to focus on! It's like a revenge to just ignore DH and just really pour the love and affection onto our bubbas - like 'see what you're missing out on' LOL.
Georgia - have you decided who to give the trip to yet? Don't envy you that decision. With the business, nothing really exciting just selling hand-knitted wool nappy covers and pants and hats and other baby things - my Mum, aunt and gran can knit for me, so I've just got to sell. If I can just make enough from it to cut back even one more day at work it'll be worth it :fingerscrossed:
Michelle - Ouch on the boob!!!! glad that you finally had a good night in cloth :yelclap: what ended up working for you?
Kristin - another jealous one here! glad that everything is going so well.
Sal - sounds like all went well, good luck with everything this weekend, I know exactly what it is like having done it myself, consistency is the key, but be kind to yourself and try not to get too stressed about it (easy to say I know). The first few days are hard (we peaked at about day 4) and then after that it will fall into place for you...and I hope your MIL stays out of it!!!
I think I might go have a little nanna nap while Jet sleeps...I bet as soon as I lay down he wakes up though!
Seeya...
GeorgiaAnne
05-05-2007, 19:38
Mary Anne - re: dh, mine does the same thing saying hurtful things and also says "I was just angry" It doesn't really cut it though. I hope you make up and have a nice weekend together.
Kimba - lol, he must be doing your head in! Godd one about your business, I think you'll do really well:yes: If only someone would design nice clothes that you can breastfeed in. I know exactly what I want but shopping is awful atm as I can't find anything to wear and all my maternity stuff just looks too pg iykwim. Maybe I should just get pg then I wont have to worry:laughing:
I've had quite a nice day and got my hair done it is very blonde and i'm not so sure. My mum looked after Sophia and apparently she was appalling and wouldn't take her bottle :shame: I'm not against ff but does anyone else thinks it smells disgusting? Are there brands that are nicer than others?
Good news, finally, in the last few days, I have started having good feelings about the birth and labour of Sophia and really feel i've put the unwanted c section experience behind me. Better late than never lol
Hope you're all having a good night and you're not losers like me in front of the 'puter on a Saturday night:laughing:
diesal444
05-05-2007, 20:02
Hello again..
Georgia - I put Darcy on formula when she was 2 months old and I also thought it smelt disgusting. As far as I know they all pretty much smell the same. But I still dont rekon thats the worst part.... once on formula Darcy's poos and spews we :barf:
Kimba - at the moment DP and I have called a truce. Its kinda more like a mexican stand off. I think I get more upset when I am trying hard not to cry in front of Darc, but her perfect little face makes me wanna cry more iykwim??
Nighty night ladies....xxxoo
Flower159
05-05-2007, 23:07
Hi Everyone, how are we all?
I'm finally online, I felt like I'd lost an arm there waiting for the broadband ..... but they've changed my allowance from 20gb to 6gb and are charging me an extra $10 for the cherry on top. One is not amused. But we'll see how we cope.
Just watched Celtic v Rangers and we got beat 2-0 honestly girls I have no idea how we won the league. I know this will mean nothing to you, but DHs night shift tonight and I've already sent all my e-mails, so you guys are getting it!!! Alls I can say is, I'm glad I'm not in Scotland having to listen to all those Rangers fans singing all their pish. But enough of that.
Well, the new house is fab. I wish we'd made the girls bedrooms a bit bigger, but appart from that it's all good. Poor DH painted for three days solid, then did the entire move himself. He then built the shed and unpacked everything except for what I managed to to in between Logan. He's a poor wee soul. But he's been so tired he's been talking to me as if I'm an idiot, so he got a blast in the ear from me, I didn't want him thinking he could get away with it. There's only so many times that 'sorry' will work. Sorry is just a word, you have to show in actions that you didn't mean it. So since then he's been good, but maybe that's because he's been back at work!! Time will tell!!
Logan's great just now. The first three nights in the house he didn't sleep at all ..... he just looked at me with a 'where the hell have you brought me' expression and he wouldn't lie anywhere without me, but he's fine now. I wont tell you how good he's sleeping as it's bound to jinx me, but he's doing great and I'm feeling much better. He had his jabs and they didn't really affect him at all, so that was great. He's not got any teeth and there's still no sign of them. He started pulling himself across the floor today, so that was exciting. And that's about it!
Sare - poor you on hubby's trip. I wouldn't be amused either, I'm not happy just now because I've no-one to talk to and that's just two night shifts, but, a whole month? Hopefully when the say the dates are flexible they mean that it might only be a week! Glad you had a nice day with Lara, cuddles on the couch are great.
Kimba - I think you need to put a stick of dynamite up DHs bum as nothing else seems to work. Honestly, does he think you're wonderwoman? (although you can't be far from it!!) And poor wee Jet not sleeping again, hopefully he's back on track now.
Sal - You're not having it easy either. Great news on the sleep school though, and good that the doctor is keeping an eye on you re. the pnd. I'm sure a few good nights sleep will make you feel a whole lot better, I just hope that getting the good nights sleep isn't too tough on you. Just get on here and have a moan whenever you need to - after all, the rest of us do!!
Kristen - great on the house, it's hard work, but worth it when you get there. Although cleaning all they floors in that huge pad will be an all day job ......
Georgia - how's the hair? I never noticed that the formula stank until you mentioned it, and when I think about it I hold my breath when I'm making Logie's bottles!! one of those wierd things I never knew I did. Like when I file my nails on my right hand I move my right hand and when I file my nails on my left hand I still move my right hand. Anyway. Would you guess I've had a glass of wine - cheap date :laughing:
Ok girls, this is a mammoth post and I'm sorry for anyone that I haven't mentioned yet, but like I said I've only got 6gb a month!! haha. Take care all and enjoy the rest of your weekend. I'm off to my bed as I'm getting sleepy. Hope you're all good. Marion.xx
diesal444
06-05-2007, 10:30
HAPPY 6 MONTHS LARA !!!
GeorgiaAnne
06-05-2007, 10:32
happybirthday :angel:
HAPPY 6 MONTHS LARA
~Kristin~
06-05-2007, 10:37
happybirthday
Happy half birthday to Miss Lara!
Lara says a big thank you to you all for her half birthday wishes;)
Lara started swimming lessons yesterday and just loved it. She is my water baby, Eloise likes swimming lessons but she's a bit afraid of the water. Lara just laughed and splashed and did some weird contorted butterfly kick movement, but she had an absolute ball. She didn't cry once not even when she was put under by the swim teacher.
After the girls swimming lessons we started 'school shopping' Oh the decisions. Michael thought I was being fairly critical of the school, but I actually thought it was a good school, I was just asking 'informed' questions. It's such a big decision on where to send your kids to school, and I just want to make the right one for our girls. We've got another open day next weekend and then I guess we'll be fairly close to making our decision.
Dh has taken Eloise on a train for the 1st time this afternoon. He's heading down to see the Eastlink freeway open day (not exciting for me, but he's an engineer so has an interest in those sort of things). I'm going to run a Baptism preparation class in my parish and will take Lara with me. Then tonight will be a night in front of the tv watching the Logies.
Okay onto some personals...
Marion - Glad the move went well and that Logan has adjusted quickly to his new house. I'm a pom and I don't follow the soccer (it's not football to me, AFL is the only footy to me) all my family do though. :yelclap: to Logan for commando crawling too. My little miss can move like that, she just does it backwards.
Georgia - I bet your hair looks lovely. No help here with formula sorry. Lara is just like Sophia, just flat out refuses to take it (or any bottle).
Kimba - :hugs: I hope dh is treating you better now. Sick men are the worst. Mine complains when he's not well, but refuses to see the dr. So frustrating. How's Jet going now?
Mary-anne - :hugs: for you too. I hope your dp is being nicer to you now. It is horrible when it happens in front of the kids. When dh told me about his month's stint o/s, I burst into tears and poor Eloise was so concerned, she kept saying 'what's wrong mummy?', 'sorry mummy' and I got countless tissues given to me. She really does have a heart of gold. I felt terrible that she thought that she had made me so sad.
Kristin - Thanks for being so nice (in fact thanks to you all for being so nice and listening to my whinging about dh's trip). I know we'll be ok, it will just be tiring. It's just those restless nights and busy days that will have me wrecked, but we'll get by and I might even get dh to take us away for a weekend when he gets back, because goodness knows that we'll all need it. Glad to hear that all is going well with the house. I hope Isabella's ear infection is on the mend and she's back to her bright and bubbly self soon.
Sal - Love the new username. How's it all going. I've been thinking of you this weekend and hoping that all is going well with Nedd's sleeping and the MIL.
Beck - Glad you are feeling better.
Pam - Well done on finishing the prac. I am contemplating going back and doing some CRT work, just so that I don't feel so bad for spending money. I miss teaching the kids, I just don't miss the numerous meetings and report writing.
Better go and get myself organised for the Baptism prep class. Enjoy the rest of your weekend girls...
Kristin - I've just seen your new signature. What does it mean :detective: ? Did you talk dh around? Let us know.
Sometimes I hate bubhub - I just did an enormous post and lost it all - thats the second big one I lost in 2 days!!!
Anyway the major points were (abbreviated version only now):
- We are well with a bit of help of some lemsip. Still have scabby bits where my coldsores were but getting there - still no kisses for Kayley yet though.
- Kayley had major constipation I think caused by formula mixed with farex. Have changed the formula to Nan gold and will wait and see if this helps before trying to give her a bottle at nights (she has refused any bottle to date though but only tried a couple of times).
- I have hockey at 5.15 today (yuck time) and ILs are going to babysit - could be interesting with no boob or bottle!
as for personals:
Kimba - hope everyone is healthy soon and Jet gets back to sleeping OK. Kayley has been sleeping pretty well (touch wood) only up twice a night. I think the food has helped.
Georgia - bet you have some nice staff until you decide who to gie the trip too. I have never won anything like that!
Sal - hope the sleeping goes well and Nedd takes to it quickly.
Maryanne - yay on the windfall - wish I could have one too!! :thumbsdown: on the bad comments from DH - my DH is a bit like that when we argue and he is drunk - although we are both stubborn Aries!!
Sare - yay on the swimming. Going to start Kayleys lessons soon with mothers group - just waiting for them all to get to 6 months. Happy half birthday for Lara too.
Well I know there was more I wrote before but Kayley is up now. Not happy I lost all my post again!
~Kristin~
06-05-2007, 12:49
Kristin - I've just seen your new signature. What does it mean :detective: ? Did you talk dh around? Let us know.
Hmmmmmmmmm :laughing: , well it may mean something, just have to wait another week and I may have some news :p .
I haven't talked him around, but he has definatley mellowed on the idea, but we (not just me - but us) may have made a little mistake on some dates :detective: .
Hmmmmmmmmm , well it may mean something, just have to wait another week and I may have some news .
I haven't talked him around, but he has definatley mellowed on the idea, but we (not just me - but us) may have made a little mistake on some dates .
:yelclap: :fingerscrossed: for you guys. :fingerscrossed:
GeorgiaAnne
06-05-2007, 16:26
Kristin - Good luck love, I hope we have another bfp soon!
Sare - lol about the opening of the tunnel! I don't blame you for staying home. I nearly got all teary when you wrote about Eloise's concern for you, she is so gorgeous:hugs:
Beck - Glad you're feeling a bit better, it must be hard not to kiss Kayley. I would forget as I think I kiss Sophia about 1,354 times a day :kiss:
Marion - Glad you're move is going well. I do understand the celtic / rangers carry on so you must be annoyed.
Well dh is talking me in to going to Paris without him and taking my restaurant manager so we can try a few restaurants in Paris:D I'm just freaking out a bit about Sophia sleeping but I spoke to one of the mums in my mothers group who took her boy to the UK and he took about a week to get back to normal which is do-able so I might be saying Bon Voyage soon!! Hope you're all having a fab weekend
Urgh isn't it cr@p when you're breastfeeding and can't take cold and flu medication? I've been using Jet's Fess in my own nose :laughing: I put myself to bed all afternoon and DH looked after Jet which was good. But I still feel like a truck hit me!
Sydney Mums - very sorry but I might not be able to make it tomorrow if I'm not feeling better - I don't want to give this horrible flu to you or your bubbas! :no:
Jet's been OK but off his food a bit all weekend - not wanting to eat anything except fruit, and not wanting to drink either - having half-hearted sucks at breast and bottle but not finishing even half a feed. It's a bit worrying, but he doesn't seem 'sick', and has been pretty happy although he had about 4 sleeps today. I'm putting it down to teething :confused: but keeping an eye on him. I hope he sleeps better tonight than last night's hourly waking :fingerscrossed:
Re: formula - I use the Bellamy's Organic one as it doesn't smell OR taste as bad as the others, and Jet's poo is more like breastfed poo on it (his poo was really stinky and awful on the others). Of the others I preferred NanHA gold to S26,
I've just changed Jet to Stage 2 formula though and it seems he doesnt' like the taste (unless it's a coincidence with him being off his feeds in general). Anyone know if it's OK to keep them on Stage 1 for longer, or if they 'must' go to Stage 2 at 6 months? What's the difference anyway? The only diff I can see in the ingredients list is that Stage 1 was more whey-dominant, whatever that means. The nutrient values are very similar.
Kristin - good luck!
Hello everybody!
Wow I have really missed you guys this week! I have had a crazy week at work, then my bestest friend and her partner & little boy came to visit this weekend. So I haven't been around for a few days. But I have been thinking about you (writing posts in my head every time something happens with Ella:p )
We have had very erratic sleeping this week, but she slept one 7.5hr stint and quite a few 5hr ones. But she has also been throwing a couple of <2hr ones and 4am wakeups not wanting to go back to sleep into the mix too.
Kimba sorry you're crook & Jet's been a bit off. Hope you are both back to normal ASAP. BTW I got my first fluffy mails this week and the GNST nappy is terrific for nights! (dry skin and pjs!)
Georgia wow with the Paris trip, how can you say no! I'm very jealous, I've only been o/s once (to Koh Samui in Thailand) and now can't see it happening til I'm a blue haired gypsy with all my kids grown up:D
Sare happy half birthday to Lara! Hope she had a lovely day. Glad she had such a great time at the swimming lessons. I can imagine picking a school would be a huge decision.
Beck how did you resolve the constipation? My mate told me she always gives her boy watermelon to suck & it works a treat. Hope hockey was fun & both Kayley & the babysitters survived ok!
Kristin big :fingerscrossed: , I'm all agog to hear....
Better skip off to bed while the getting's good. BB tomorrow hopefully for more chat!
Bec.
Flower159
06-05-2007, 20:49
Happy six months Lara! :wizard: happy thoughts coming your way!
Kimba - fingers crossed your house starts feeling better soon. Plenty of fluids and fresh air. That's a shame that you're missing the meet tomorrow, but there'll always be other ice cream!!! I've no idea about the formula- I never even noticed there was a stage 2 until Jen was talking about it!!
Sare- wow on Lara's swimming lesson. I put Logan in the bath the other day for the first time in ages and he screamed and screamed - I don't think he'll be taking to the swimming for a while - he loves his showers, but deep water, shallow water, medium water, no chance! I'd love him to be like Lara - can you send over some vibes??! Good luck on picking a school. We just took the nearest when we landed and we were very lucky as it's a great school. We're not happy with the upper schools, though, so we're having to look about for them. It's not much fun, is it??
Kirsten - ooooohhhhh is there a BFP??! how exciting is that??! Well, it's exciting because you're happy for it, think I'd be in shock if it happened just now!! (but then I'd be on number 4!!)
Beck - how did hockey go with you not feeling well? Hope you're feeling better soon. And hopefully Kayley's constipation is already over.
Bec - I think we're with you on the traveling, I think I'll be old and gray before I have enough cash. Although we're supposed to be heading back to the UK in 2 years for a visit. Think I'll need to take up singing on street corners!!! Tell you, I've planned a great life for myself when the kids have grown up!! You always have visitors, it must be lovely and I'm envious.
Georgia - Go Paris, Go Paris!!!! You'll have a ball, once the flights over it'll be just great. I've never been to Paris, but I'll bet it's nice. Just a shame DH can't go with you. Feeling much better about the footy today, I'm just so glad that I'm not in Scotland just now!! the morning after was a real nightmare, and hearing about all the stabbings after the game because some idiots fighting over football, don't miss it at all. But at least you know what I'm talking about!! (I make sense to one person anyway!!)
Logan's been in a good mood today. But he has learned to turn over from back to front in his cot while he's still wrapped and he doesn't like it at all!! What a silly billy. And I've had to get the spare duvet out for him to lie on the floor because he's taken to hitting his head off the tiles. Not good really! Ah well, all in the interest of becoming a big boy!!
Oh and DD1 put easymac in the microwave yesterday without the water. She realized after the full four minutes. The kitchen was black with smoke and it stinks. Oh joy, eh. Don't you just love kids becoming independent!!?
Take care all. Marion.xx
SalTheGal
06-05-2007, 21:35
Hi everyone!!
Just a quickie to let you know things are going ok with Nedd, he has taken to "no dummy" surprisingly well, apart from having me up from 4.30am this morning as he simply wouldn't settle, and he is taken much much longer to actually go to sleep without his dummy.
Inlaws ok too, they are going home tomorrow so I will be back tomorrow night to catch up with everyone!
Take care:wave:
Hi All
I am wrecked today! Kaylye has had her worst night sleep for ages. We were up 8 times:banghead: . Last time this happened we had a new tooth 3 days later (same with both teeth) - so :fingerscrossed: the next ones are on there way. they really seem to be shaking her around this time and Panadol only seems to help a little.
Babysitting went OK yesterday and apparently she was a little angel. She did get to watch Baby Einstein 4 times though!! She ate up all her tea for nanna and granddad then had a bath and a big breast feed when i got home.
Hockey was tough - my knees hurt now for some reason - I blame it on the nutrients Kayley is taking from me. Somebody suggested Glucosimite (sp?) so might give that a go with my countless other vitamins!!
Kimba - I sympathise with you. The only thing I found I could take (apart from vitamin C and a little bit of garlic) was Lemsip. that was my saviour!
Georgia - Yay on the holiday - you will have a great time. Babies are pretty good on the plane. I know we only went to Adelaide but Kayley was pretty good - just had to keep her entetained when she was awake! But that is normal with her anyway.
Marion - What is Easymac?? I assume it is microwave food. Quite Funny though!! I remember buringin an egg in the microwave when I was a teenager!
Bec - We still haven;t had a poo yet since the plasticine one. Giving her heaps of pumpkin and hopefully that will go through her. I got told no prune juice so will see how we go. Ellas sleeps are sounding better - yay for you!
Kristin - another new bubba maybe - wow!! We are definately not in that place yet!! I think DH is still keen on the 1 but I am mellowing for no 2 (just not yet) so will have to start working on him!
Kimba - My MHCN said you don't need to use Stage 2 formula and stage 1 is actually suitable until 12 months. Stage 1 is closer to breast milk and stage 2 further down the scale to cows milk and some babies do not like it. Usually has more iron and a couple of other vitamins in it. She also said that stage 2 is a lot different to breastmilk and if you are bf you are best using a stage 1. Not sure if she is right but thought it may help.
Well I better run as baby einstein is finished. Breaky time.
happybirthday
Happy half birthday Darcy
:party:
GeorgiaAnne
07-05-2007, 11:49
HAPPY SIX MONTHS TO DARCYhappybirthday
Sal - It sounds like you're doing ok. Glad the dummy thing is working out. Can't wait to hear from you after a full nights sleep!
Beck - 8 times, bl00dy hell. I hope it's teeth and she goes back to normal soon.
KImba - You poor love, it must be so much harder being sick with 2 babies to look after:laughing: Thanks for the formula tip, I will have a look for some Bellamy.
Marion - Good to see you back on a more regular basis. Sophia does the same thing when she rolls over and cracks it after a while on her tummy and can't seem to remember how to roll back:confused:
Bec - Hope you had fun with your mates. Lets hope we have more of those 7 hours stints from Ella.
I hope our babies look at this site one day and learn what they were like lol as i'm sure by that stage we would've forgotten.
Another busy day today, one of our staff members has been quite ill for ages and we have sponsored hime so all his medical bills are our expense as well as sick pay and the hosp don't seem to know what is wrong with him, so I have been doing google searches on his symptoms and coming up with all sorts of awful things. I'm taking him to my gp today so :fingerscrossed: we can work out what is going on.
Does anyone elses baby have an obsession with bottles and drink glasses? Sophia is always snatching and watching.
Hi everyone,
Sam and I are still around but have been very busy - Sam has Bronchiolitis and is off creche all this week. Apparently it can be quite serious and bubs often have breathing difficulties. We had to take him to a 24 hour medical centre on Sunday. I've been sleeping on the floor in his room to make sure his breathing is OK. It sux but what can you do? Seems happy enough but can't sleep at night because of all the gunk he is coughing up.
Not much else happening; the cleaner starts this week (thankyou, there is a god!) and that's about it.
Congrats and commiserations to those who need it and apologies that I've been a **** cyber-friend to you all lately! I promise I will make it up to you....
By the way - anyone bought those baby leg warmers? They look so cute but I'm not sure....:D
diesal444
07-05-2007, 17:29
Evening ladies...:wave:
Sare .... school shopping, how exciting yet utterly nervewracking. What an extremely important decision. Of course Lara enjoyed her swimming lesson, coz she is such a great bub!!
Kristin ... wow on the maybe :bfp: ...
Georgia ... I hope your husband talks you into going to Paris. What a great experience for Sophia even being so little.!!! So sorry to hear about your employee
Kimba ... hope you are feeling better. Being sick is the pits especially when you cant just stay in bed for days and sleep it off.
Bec .. :yelclap: on the long stretch of sleep. How lovely to see your best friend on the weekend.
Marion ... I am a bit worried about the tiles at our house too.. They are soooo cold in winter , not to mention the fact that hitting head on them cant be pleasent!!
Sal ... So happy things are looking up. Your brave in regards to the dummy, but I guess ya have to do what will work in the long run.
Beck... 8 TIMES!!!!!.... you poor thing.!! I rekon i would go out of my mind. I got another baby einstein today for Darcy. I think they are great. She is so mesmerized by them and she lets me know when its finished if i am not in the same room as her!!:laughing:
Jeffy ... I want a cleaner too. Then I could just lunch and coffee my days away till i go back to work.
Well my little angel is 6 months today and i cannot believe it !! She has grown so fast and it feels not that long ago that i was bringing her home. She is pretty much eating everything I have offered but was not entirely impressed with Avocado...
I havent been able to stop kissing her all day singing " I'm 6 months old today "
Nighty night ladies.....
Hi guys,
Just a quick one as we're heading out in 10mins as it's my brother's g/f's birthday, so we've going to giver her her pressie and cards.
Mary-anne - How cute on the singing. I bet you've both had a lovely day. I forgot to say congratulations on getting your maternity pay. I bet it was a lovely surprise.
Beck - You poor thing on such a rotten night's sleep. Poor little Kayley too. I hope those teeth decide to make their way through soon. I hate it when I lose my posts too. I sometimes copy them as I go, just in case...
Jen - Wow, sounds like Sam has had a rough trot with all his illnesses. Have you had to take the week off work?
Georgia - That's terrible about your employee. I hope your GP can give him some answers. Have you started packing??? I went to Paris in winter (part of a Contiki tour, so we only had a few days there), it was fun and so much stuff to see. Oh the shopping...extremely envious!!!
Sal - Yay to Nedd on being such a good pupil. I hope he keeps on getting better and better for you and all the cr@p that you've gone through will soon be a distant memory.
Marion - I'd be happy to send the girls to the school where I teach, it's a nice school with mostly great teachers and small classes, but dh is not so keen. Plus I really don't want to send them to the local Catholic high school which most of our students go on to (I went there), so we are looking at P-12 schools in the area. The one we went to on Saturday even has 3 and 4 yr old kinder :eek:. I had a laugh about Logn rolling onto his belly while he is still wrapped, Lara does the same thing.
Bec - Great news about Ella's improved sleeping habits. It sounds like you had a lovely weekend.
Kimba - :hugs: Yep it sucks not being able to take anything when you are breastfeeding. Try lemsip like Beck suggested, it's not fantastic, but I've always found it (and a good nasal spray) to be better than nothing.
What are all your plans for Mothers' Day girls? We've got another school open day on Saturday morning, followed by the footy (can't wait...the Pies and the Blues and dh is a blues supporter), then we're off to the IL's to see MIL for Mothers' Day, on Sunday we're hoping to go to Weribee Zoo and on Monday night we'll see my mum and Grandma for Mothers' Day. Should be pretty full on, but hopefully will be fun.
Lara has her 6mth injections tomorrow :fingerscrossed: she copes ok. Dh is actually taking the morning off work so that we can go together and then he can come and watch Eloise at Gymbaroo.
Better go...off to sing happybirthday to Aunty Paige!!! (that's all Eloise has been saying all day, Paige is her favourite Aunty)
SalTheGal
07-05-2007, 18:52
Hi everyone.
Hope everyone is well and all bubbies are behaving themselves (as if the sweet little cherubs wouldn't!!)
Kristin- Hope the packing/moving is going well. SOunds like the house is going to be gorgeous when done! And SOOOO jealous on the speed boat purchase, it is the one thing both DH and I would dearly love (we both grew up waterskiing) however fairly pointless when we have no water to ski on anywhere within several 100kms!
And WOW on the maybe BFP keep us posted. To be honest i would secretly be so excited with an 'accidental' here, I am clucky as anything, however we have agreed to get ourselves set with building etc before no2......
MaryAnne- how'd the weekend go with the 'mexican standoff'? DH and I have been in a similar state lately- however we think our sleep deprivation may be a lot to blame, that said he is also another who can't control his mouth in aner and often says very hurtful things:mad:
Marion- Great to hear about the house! So glad it has all gone well. Good to hear the feedback re the girls bedrooms too, as we are in the process of finalising our plans at the moment, I am always keen to hear of other peoples suggestions.
Sare- Good luck with the School choices- I certianly don't envy any of you with the choices in metro areas. We are lucky, where we are building is a tiny tiny town with a primary school that Nedd will go to, it is apparently a great school, and I love the idea of him going to a small school with only 10-15 pupils in each grade.
Georgia- YAY on the paris development. I am very jealous...........and I am sure you will be fine with Sophia- probbably better to do it now than when she is mobile.
Kimba- :hugs: Lovey, it just isn't ending for you at the moment is it?!?! I really hope you all get better soon, and Jet gets back to sleeping wonderfully for you, and your life returns to some normalcy.
Bec- Hope Ella is giving you more great nights with her sleeping.
OK- Sleep Report ahead (skip if you want:laughing: )
Everything is going really well for Nedd minus dummy........Still getting up a few times during the night, but i also think I am not giving him enough of a chance to try and resettle himself before I get up. I actually think I am having to reset my thinking also.........it is hard to think that Nedd might not need ME anymore to settle, if that makes sense. FOr instance I have been sitting here for twenty mins listening to him chat through the monitor, and I am ITCHING to go to him, but i have to learn that he is happy, he is ok, and he needs the chance to settle himself, if he can't do it he will get upset and then I can go to him! Very hard for me to take that step back, my little boy is getting independent!!:crying:
So settling at night is going great, during the night not so good- taking a bit of time. And settling for first sleep of day ok, but next couple are harder. But apart from the first night (fri) he hasn't had any major screaming periods though- so I have been pretty lucky I think! I have also found that he settles much better if I actually leave him to cry it out, if I go in he just gets more upset cause he sees me.
Two negatives: He is now sucking his thumb, which I was really worried about.
And it is harder to keep him from getting grizzly during the day, but hopefully after a couple of weeks when he has the sleep association completely removed, I may be able to reintroduce dummy just for grizzles.
But all in all I think it has been the right decision at this point in time!
Inlaws were ok- and MIL stayed right out of it, except for her usual trillion q's, she needs to know the finer details of EVERYTHING!
Anyway, thats enough ramble!!
GeorgiaAnne
07-05-2007, 19:55
Sal - I'm so glad things are going relatively well and that the ils weren't too painful! I thought thumb sucking was better than a dummy because they can always find it?
Sare - I hope the needles go ok for Lara. That is lovely dh is taking the day off to spend with his girls.
Jen- I hope Sam is better soon. It's been going on for so loong the poor wee man.
Kimba - I just saw my last post and that sounds so rude of me about your dh. I guess I was just thinking of mine and how hopeless he is when he's sick and how much he hates it when I am. The only thing he's ever done for me when I was sick once about 7 years ago was buy me a pack of jelly beans and some panadol. He still goes on about it like he is some kind of healer lol. Hope you're feeling a bit better:wizard:
Well my poor mate has vasculitis and it seems quite bad. He has been going in and out of St Vincents for the last month and they haven't picked it up but my gp said it after 1 quick look:banghead: I'm not sure he understands completely though as his English isn't the best.
Anyhoo, I think I might pour myself a nice glass of wine and put my feet up all the best xx
Can I just say I'M THE MUMMY HERE, I SHOULD BE THE BOSS? :banghead:
<Insert long and tiring rant about how my baby is incredibly pedantic and I have to go the modified CC route as it is seriously out of hand and I just want some control back>
Hey all
Well we had another terrible night here. It seems kayley has gotten my cold. She is all snotty and sneezy with a few coughs thrown in for good measure. She has coped with it all pretty well during the day but at night - aaargghh!! Add to this the teething pain and she still has constipation (any suggestions here - she is doing little hard poos here and there but I think she is holding some in because it hurts) - I feel very sorry for her.
She went to sleep at 7.30 last night then she was up at 8.20 and 9.10 and then again at 10.00. Well after about 10 minutes I got her asleep again and went back to bed and she was up again by 10.20. I culd not settle her until 1am. So out came the folding bed and I stayed in her room for the rest of the night. She had panadol, bonjela and Vicks Baby Balsam and eventually went to sleep again. Then she woke up a few more times during the night but luckily I was able to settle her quickly before she cried herself awake. So my aquarium is doing a job of a dummy at the moment which worries me that she will want me to turn it on all night for her when she is better!!
Anyway - I really hope the teeth pop through soon (I think this is the worst bit - she wont even let my finger anywhere near her mouth) and at least she wil have some relief. Sooo glad I am not at work!!
Well Baby Einstein is finished so I will try to get on later for some personals (if I am still awake) - sorry for the rant!!
Flower159
08-05-2007, 07:34
Sorry girls, I was just going to reply and that man of mine (the little one) has started blowing rasberries as loud as anything, I will bbl !! Hope you're all good.
GeorgiaAnne
08-05-2007, 07:54
Oh, poor Beck and Kayley, sounds like you've got it all going on in your house. re: poo, I seem to remember someone saying about putting vaseline a bit up their bum to make it easier to slide out. I may be completely wrong but it might be worth checking it out as it may help. The things we do eh?
Marion - :wave: come back and tell us some stories!
Michelle - Sorry you're having a hard time. It sounds like it is the right time for some modified cc for both of you. I hope it goes well:fingerscrossed:
Not much to report here so i'll bbl
hi still around. kane is getting over cold but now i have it.
ummm. dp went on a bucks party sat which lead into sat night. he ended up in a brawl with the brides cousin who lives with the bride and groom across the road from us. wats with men and alcohol. he was a dead set d/head but always is after a night out. thankgod it rarely hapens. not sure if he still wants to go to wedding but i hoping he doesnt so i can go child free ha ha
kane still rotten at night. i often am up walking the sts at 2-3 in the morning. thankgod we live in a quiet area so no one can laugh at my tweety bird pjs. the only ones up at that night are the fisherman and i couildnt care wat they think lol
anyways got mountains of house work to do
Catch up with personals later:cool:
oh re constipation you can buy coloxyl drops over the counter at chemists . works like magic
Flower159
08-05-2007, 16:28
Hi Everyone, back now .... just a few hours late!
All good here. We've been at the rental for two days now cleaning it out ..... how do you manage to accumulate so much **** in two years?! I'm all achy and sore and I could do with a big spa ...... but alas I just have a wee bath now!! That'll just have to do, suposing I actually fit, that is!!!
Logan doesn't like the old house now ..... he just started crying as soon as I put him anywhere. Took me three times as long to do anything, but we're getting there. The carpet cleaner is coming tomorrow and then I've just to do the tiles and we're done. Good riddens!!! Next doors stupid dog has been barking at us non stop for two days and I'm so glad we've moved!! Hurrah!!
Beck - easymac is craft macaroni that you put in the micro. My kids love it. I'm not loving the smell of burnt easymac three days after it's cooked, though. My new house smell never lasted very long. :thumbsdown: How are the knees? My hubby had bad joints and went on glucosomine and something beginning with C, it helped his joints fab and he was running again for the first time in years ..... and then he started feeling really stiff, like old man stiff. So he stopped taking it and the stiffness went, and his joints are still a bit better. Just look out for the stiffness as you're just a young thing and shouldn't be feeling like an oldie!! How's Kayley's cold and teeth? Nothing like a double wammy to exhaust a mummy.
Sal - wow on the no dummy, I'm giving Logan his until he's about three!!! I only give it when he's going to sleep or if his gums are really bad and he needs something to chew, but there's no way I'd be taking it away just now. I'd be a bit wary of the thumb sucking as well as you can't take that away to break the habbit when he's older, if you know what I mean?! You're sounding a little bit better - do you feel it? Oh, make sure that you have plenty of cupboard space in your new house as I could do with a bigger place for all my laundry and bedding, next door to us has a big walk in and I wish I had one!!! (not that I was looking in someone elses house when it was just getting built, you understand .... aherm)
Georgia - you make me feel so wanted, thank you!! I'm sure you're only humouring me..... that's a shame about your friend, you're a nice boss, he's lucky to have you.
Michelle - what's going on??! is that daughter of yours giving you grief? Is it time to get the ex to babysit so that he can have a really bad day too?
Jen - that's rotten about Sam, is he feeling any better? Well done on the cleaner, will she do your ironing too? Will you be tidying the house before she comes? (I always think I'd have to clean up so they didn't think I was too manky??!)
Sare - my DH is on 12hr shift on mothers day, so I'll be being a mother on mothers day!! haha, I'll just need to get a day off another day (she says knowing there's no chance!!) How's Lara after her injections?
Mary-Anne - Congrats Darcy on the 6 months milestone, did you have a big cake Darcy?! Logan doesn't like Avocado either - it's the only thing he hasn't liked, and I've tried a lot!!
I best be off as DH will be home soon and he mustn't know that I had a wee sit down at the pc while he was still working (heaven forbid!!) take care all. Marion.xx
SalTheGal
08-05-2007, 17:03
Sal - I'm so glad things are going relatively well and that the ils weren't too painful! I thought thumb sucking was better than a dummy because they can always find it?
Georgia- worried about the thumb sucking cause you can't take that off him when he is older!!:D
My hubby had bad joints and went on glucosomine and something beginning with C, it helped his joints fab and he was running again for the first time in years ..... and then he started feeling really stiff, like old man stiff. So he stopped taking it and the stiffness went, and his joints are still a bit better.
Glucosamine and Chondriotin.........great stuff- you should give it a whirl Beck
Nedd is giving me my first real test without the dummy- very very grizzly tonight and DH is at footy training, so I am on my own and not finding it very easy going!!
BBL for more.........
I have also found that he settles much better if I actually leave him to cry it out, if I go in he just gets more upset cause he sees me.
That's exactly what we found with Jet - just had to close the door, walk away and let him protest for a while then he'd settle himself to sleep. It works like a charm to get him down 99% of the time now (keeping him asleep at night is suddenly an issue again though!). I wouldn't worry too much about thumbsucking right now - Jet sucks his fingers as he's going to sleep, and whenever he's resettling himself, but doesn't do it any other time - I think most kids just grow out of it!? These next couple of days will probably be the hardest for you (they were for us - Jet really pushed the limits and we had to be so strong!) but after that I hope it gets easier for you!!!
The only thing he's ever done for me when I was sick once about 7 years ago was buy me a pack of jelly beans and some panadol. He still goes on about it like he is some kind of healer lol.
:laughing: oh love that's the best laugh I've had all day!!!! you weren't rude about my DH at all, I often tell him that it's like having 2 kids. Have you decided to take Sophia to Paris? Go on, you have to do it (I'm living vicariously through you LOL)
Can I just say I'M THE MUMMY HERE, I SHOULD BE THE BOSS?
Ohh, I'm hearing you :hugs:my stubborn and independent child has decided that he's in charge of everything. Won't sleep, won't eat properly, won't drink his bottles, won't lay still on the change table.
Well we had another terrible night here. It seems kayley has gotten my cold. She has coped with it all pretty well during the day but at night - aaargghh!! Add to this the teething pain and she still has constipation (any suggestions here)
Same here! After the fifth time I lost count of how many times I had to get up to Jet last night. Long gone are those heavenly (shortlived) days when he slept through, it's like a distant dream.
RE: constipation - I gave Jet some watermelon yesterday and it went right through him, maybe give that a go? (although he got a bit of a red burny bottom, so maybe it worked TOO well, yikes :eek:)
RE: baby leg warmers - big fan here Jen! Especially with a pair of wool shorties and then the legwarmers to keep him warm. Great for nappy free time too! I've also been trialling them on his arms in his grobag at night (he pulls them off though LOL). ********* are my favourites but the BabyLegs have some cute designs too. Or apparently Target is selling their own version for about $5, bargain.
I didn't go to work today because I was just too buggered from being up and down with Jet all night, on top of having the flu...so I called in sick, took Jet to daycare and had a rest. DH picked him up and I was in bed when he brought him home at 3, he put Jet on the bed and it was all squeals and wriggles and climbing all over me trying to eat my face, it was like having a labrador puppy in bed with me, so CUTE LOL.
Anyone else's baby suddenly going off food? Jet was eating everything I gave him (and heaps of it) and still eats well during the day, but lately at night he's been refusing his rice cereal and vegies. I have to mix pureed fruit in just to get him to eat :rolleyes: He's starting finger foods and if I give him a banana or a chunk of watermelon he'll eat that with relish, but he won't do the same with chunks of pumpkin or sweet potato. It's very frustrating, as I don't want him to get addicted to fruit but I want him to eat, especially since he's also not finishing his bottles during the day, and not getting much breastmilk either (my poor boobs have just about packed it in!)
(also I'm convinced that he's not sleeping well at night now because he hasn't got a belly full of rice cereal...I wish he'd eat it like he did before!)
GeorgiaAnne
08-05-2007, 21:28
Hi Hi!
Kimba - I'm glad you got to have some rest love, lol about the labrador analogy, don't you love it when they get all excited. I left Sophia at mums for a few hours today and she was soo excited to see me, it was so lovely:kiss: I thought you were cc at night?
Sal - I'd rather see a kid with a thumb in his mouth than a dummy, but maybe like Kimba said it will just be at sleep / grizzly times.
Marion - I hope your dh gives your aching muscles a nice rub for you. My dh thinks I just sit around all day drinking tea, chatting with gfs he's such a martyr!. I think you're entitled to half an hour on the pc:yes:
re: Food, Sophia is def. becoming more picky and difficult and i'm thinking more about blw. Let me know how you get on Kimba!
I just got a new phone today and i'm really hoping I left it in the car:fingerscrossed: We just went for a quick bite and now dh has gone back to work poor buggah.
Anyhoo, off to bed soon. Hope y'all have a better night's sleep. xx
Hey All
We had a much better night last night with Kayley up only 3 times. She woke another couple but resettled herself and I got a 4 hour sleeping stint - bliss!!
Well yesterday I couple feel her next tooth breaking through so it seems that was all the problem. Her cold appears to be getting better quickly as well. Now just have to work on the constipation!!! Thanks for the tip on the coloxyl drops Sue. Might be ANOTHER trip to the chemist (I seem to live there lately)!!
Kimba - I think Kayley still wakes when she is hungry and am hoping a full belly will help her sleep through. I am waiting until she is a healthy little girl again and goign to try a bottle at night to see if that helps. Kayley doesn't like farex much. We have it for breakfast and it is her smallest meal of the day!! But it is full of iron so I keep giving it to her. Sounds like the bf is nearly over for you. I have to congratulate you for getting to 6 months (almost 7 now) with all the problems you have had!
Georgia - I hope you are going to Paris!! Would be so exciting I would love to go. Pity I have a newborn and hate planes!! So cute about Sophia's excitement!! Kayley got babysat on Sunday arvo while I was at hockey and when I walked in she just beamed - it is great to be loved - but so we should be the most important people at this time - its damn hard work!!
Sal - might be going down the chemist for that as well!! I think it might get better when I stop bf but you never know. Years of netball don't do good things to your knees. Glas to hear things are going relatively well for you - :fingerscrossed: the next few days are good! Kayley has never had a dummy and does suck her thumb/fingers now and again but it is not all the time so I am not really worried at this stage.
Marion - LOL onthe Easymac. Good luck on the final stages of moving!
Michelle - I stopped being the boss as soon as this little munchkin came home with me!! I am looking forward to the days when I can reason with her but I am positive I am going to have more than one occassion of Kayley screaming and yelling in the middle of a supermarket and everyone looking at me as a bad mum!! I swear she has that cheeky personality already - she was born with it!!
Well I better run and give Kayley breakfast now that Baby Einstein is finished.
Hope you all have a great day!
SalTheGal
09-05-2007, 07:38
It is REALLY hard not having a dummy for Nedd!!!!
Just wanted to get that out first..........I knew I felt apprehensive about it for a reason, and I am finding out why now!!
Nedd has been really grizzly last night and this morning when awake, going to sleep beautifully without it, but poor tyke is not a happy camper and I find it really hard to settle him without the dummy.
What does everyone else do when cuddles just aren't enough????
He has really green snotty nose in the morning at the moment, but that clears after his first morning nap. And yesterday he had 4 poos (as opposed to his usual one) and woke up this morning with one..........so I not really sure what is happening. He was back to bed this morning after only being up for an hour.
Anyhow, on a plus- he slept through last night, I got up to him at 5am cause he had a coughing fit, but it was more for me to check he was ok rather than him needing me. So YAY YAY YAY!!! (why is it then that I feel really tired today?? They say sleep induces sleep- maybe thats it!)
Beck- SO glad to hear Kayley is on the mend, I am so dreading teeth, I hate seeing our poor little bubbies unhappy.
Kimba- Hope fully you had a better night with Jet, we have a lot of unsettled babies here at the moment- maybe they are all performing a mass protest for something we can't figure out????:D
Marion- Glad your move is nearly at an end and you can maybe find some time to sit donw and put your feet up!! (Yeah right!!)
Sue- What is it with Men, Alcohol, and brawling???? And they say we are *****y.........I guess atleast you are getting some exercise when you are out walking Kane:confused: :rolleyes:
Hope everyone else is well!!
Talk later.............
Urghhh...tired mama again here today :sleeping:so I've called in sick to work again - just too damn tired, on top of having the flu. Jet woke at 10.00, 10.30, 12.15, 12.45, 2.50, 4.15 (I ignored him that time), and 5, and was up for the day at 6.30. I don't know why he isn't as exhausted as me! although he looked buggered this morning when I dropped him at daycare.
He seems hungry at night again which he hasn't been since he started solids over a month ago...I'm not really sure what I can do about it :confused: since he outright refuses to eat or drink any more during the day, and has now gotten picky at dinner time. I even tried offering him a bottle when he woke so many times last night but he refused it, only wanted boob...maybe he wasn't that hungry after all? or maybe he realises that BFing is nearly over for us and won't let it go without a fight!!!
I just wish I knew why he was waking and why he was crying so much in the night - I'm assuming it's his teeth and hunger but I could be wrong! The last few nights I'll get him settled back into bed and then 30min to an hour later he's crying for me again! What the...:banghead: And if DH goes to him, he just keeps crying until I show up...which is flattering, but not much fun in the middle of the night.
Sal - YAY on Nedd sleeping through!!! I remember how excited I was when Jet started doing it (those were the days...). Poor Nedd missing his dummy. Hang in there! In the night when cuddles aren't enough I have to offer Jet the boob, nothing else works right now (god help us when my boobs dry up!). In the daytime if he won't settle I just get him up for a bit longer and let him crawl around to wear himself out, then try again a bit later.
Georgia - hope you found your phone...yes I do a modified CC where I'll leave him for a while to self-settle unless he sounds upset/ starts winding himself up, and then I'll go to him. He wasn't waking much at all for weeks but if he did I'd ignore him/ let him self-settle (and till now he would almost always go back to sleep) - but he just won't at the moment, he wakes up already crying then starts howling and I have to go to him - often he's rolled over and crawled up to the end of the cot crying his eyes out by the time I get there.
Beck - glad that Kayley had a better night last night, I hope Jet follows her example soon! For her poor stuck bum I'd try watermelon before coloxyl, or pear juice is also meant to be good? LOL at the cheeky personality and looking forward to supermarket tantrums. Jet is going to be exactly the same I'm sure. One of the biggest shocks of motherhood for me was how such a small, cute, new little baby could have such a strong and stubborn personality! :eek:
Hey a bit late I know but if anyone is looking for a great baby carrier I just got an ERGO and I love it!!! So comfy, and I walked Jet to daycare in it this morning and it's the first carrier he's actually liked. It's great because you can also use it on your hip or your back until bub weighs almost 20kg. Wish I'd bought one of these from the start.
sal: green snot is a sign of infection. they actually wont let your bub into daycare while they have green boogy. might be why he is grumpy
dummies. i have no idea how to settle babies without them. am dreading it if riverton says to take it off him. i weaned jake off wen he was about 2
picky picky picky!!!! mr moo is such a picky eater lately. doesnt like much unless its mixed with yogurt
well im off to feel sorry for myself. head cold is making me miserable
tc all:hugs:
:smiliedance: yay just got a call from the photographer who's doing Jet's shoot for the bonnie babes book - we're booked in for next Monday! :smiliedance:
I hope his darn face rash is all gone by then LOL. We're going to get some family photos done too.
GeorgiaAnne
09-05-2007, 12:28
Hiya,
Kimba - How gorgeous re: photos, can't wait to see them! Crikey, that's a few wake up calls you got last night, I hope you got some rest today. re: carrier, I am looking for a new one as the Bjorn hurts now she is a bit bigger. Where did you get the ergo from?
Sal - Yay on Nedd's sleep:yelclap: re: dummy and crying, I guess distraction is the only tool. Sometimes my phone is the only thing that stops Sophia grizzling and keeps her entertained, much to my mothers disgust! In saying that though, my mum lets her cry herself to sleep when she is with her:shame:
Sue - Hope you're feeling better soon
Beck - Glad you had a better night. I hate planes too but find that booze helps smooth the edges:D
re: phone. I thought it may be at the restaurant we went to, no joy so I rang them a few times no luck. I rang again and asked them to look on the street near where we parked and I kept on ringing it and they found it:smiliedance: so persistence pays off!
Off to mothers group now so i'll bbl
Hi girls,
My little poppet has been a right old misery guts since she had her needles yesterday. She isn't smiling anywhere near as much as she usually does and she has been really crying a lot more than usual...poor little thing. At least she has a break from them for 6 months now.
Eloise is still Eloise. She actually has been pretty good for the last few days. She had really regressed with her TTing over the last week, but I think we're back on track now. After trying reward charts, reasoning with and time out (for accidents where she is too lazy to go) we're now resorting to "You need to be ableto go to the toilet with no accidents otherwise you won't be allowed go to kinder next year" and it seems to be working...luckily she doesn't have a sense of time yet ;)
Sal - Nedd will get there, I hope it's soon though. I'm with you on the not wanting the girls to suck their thumbs, unfortunately I'm fighting a losing battle with Eloise. I think her front teeth have already started to move, luckily they are only her baby teeth. I'm actually going to the dentist this afternoon, so I will have a word to her about it.
Kimba - :hugs: I don't blame you for taking today off work. With a night's sleep like you had last night I don't think that I'd be able to function, let alone work. I hope you're feeling a bit better than you were yesterday and get some good rest while Jet is at daycare. You'll have to post the photos of Jet...I bet they will be adorable, as he never takes a bad photo.
Sue - I've got another picky eater here. Basically if it's food, she doesn't want it. She's better with the rice cereal that Kimba suggested (thanks Kimba), but vegies are another story. I tried apple for the first time yesterday and she did pretty well. I tried it again this morning and she must have swallowed a bit at once, because she made herself vomit it up, plus half of the feed that she'd had earlier. She's obviously got quite a sensitive gag reflex. How much longer to go until all Kane's tests?
Back - Glad you are feeling better to and that Kayley's tooth has finally popped through. Still no signs of teeth here. I hope you get some more sleep tonight.
Marion - Hope all your cleaning is done and you can sit back and enjoy your new house (impossible I bet with the 3 kids). How's the evil SIL?
Georgia - I hope you found your phone.
Lara had her 6 mth check up today. All's good. She's looking like she's going to fairly tall like her sister (they take after their daddy), she's up around the 90th percentile. Her weight gain has slowed down, but not significantly (from the 60th percentile to just above the 50th). I had a chat to the MCHN about solids and the vomitting episode this morning, and she suggested that I slow it all right down and just offer her the rice cereal until she's taking about 2Tb and then intoduce another meal of fruit or vegies and when that builds up to 2Tb add the 3rd meal. I just hope she will actually start eating because it takes ages to feed her and between her and Eloise (who's a real pain at meal times) I'm not going to be able to eat my dinner until 9pm when dh is away.
Better go and get ready for the dentist's appointment. Enjoy the rest of your day...
SalTheGal
09-05-2007, 13:23
GRRRR Sorry everyone Vent ahead feel free to skip!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM HAVING THE DAY FROM HELL............IF THIS IS WHAT IT IS GOING TO AMOUNT TO WITH NO DUMMY THEN i THINK I PREFER SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, THAN BEING SCREAMED AT ALL DAY LONG.
AND AS FOR BEING HAPPY TO SEE HIS MUMMY- YEAH RIGHT ALL HE DOES FOR ME IS CRY. I FEEL LIKE HE GETS SO MUCH STIMULATION AT DAY CARE THAT HAVING TO SPEND EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME WITH ME IS BORING HIM, HE JUST GRIZZLES ALL THE TIME. PUT HIM ON HIS BACK- HE GRIZZLES, ROLLS ONTO HIS TUMMY HE GRIZZLES. i KNOW HE IS FRUSTRATED CAUSE HE IS TRYING SO HARD TO GET MOVING- BUT i CAN'T HELP THAT!!!!!! YES HE HAS A COLD, BUT IT IS JUST A RUNNY NOSE, NO TEMP, NO COUGH........NO SIGNS OF TEETH (IF ONLY) I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, AND I FEEL SOOOOO GUILTY FOR NOT GIVING HIM HIS DUMMY WHEN I KNOW DAMN WELL IT WOULD MAKE HIM FEEL BETTER:banghead: :banghead: AND THAT IS JUST THE CONDENSED VERSION!!!!!!!!!!
Ok Deep breath, count to ten, ahhhhhh
So not having the best day- there is NO way I could be a stay at home mum! I love my boy but he just wears me out.......
Sue- Yeah I know green means infection, but it is only slight and only first thing in the morning so I am pretty confident it is not. Worked for many years in pharmacy so know what to look for there.
Georgia- glad you found your phone.......I am notorious for losing phones:rolleyes:
Sare- Good luck at the dentist, I so need to go, I have a huge fear of the dentist (so much so that I usually get prescribed Valium before a visit), so haven't been for way too long.......
Kimba- hope you get some rest today.....it's not easy is it- this working and being a mum bizzo!
Hopefully I will bbl in a cheerier mood.......
GeorgiaAnne
09-05-2007, 16:03
Sal - :hugs: to you. Can you give the dummy during the day but not at night? I often feel boring too and feel like I run out of ideas and then I just get out of the house before I drive myself (and Sophia) mad.
Sare - Poor little Lara, she always seems like such a happy baby I hope she's all better tomorrow.
bbl after my grizzler is done...
:hugs: Sal I know what you are going through. Hang in there. It will get better. Can you take him out for walks when he's grizzly like that, maybe go to a park and let him play on the grass while you get some fresh air? Also can you give Nedd something else to focus on, maybe a teether? Or one of those Tommee Tippee mesh feeders where you can put a chunk of fruit inside? jet will suck and munch on his for as long as I let him! (very, very messy LOL)
Georgia glad you found your phone. Any decision on Paris yet? I bought the Ergo from one of the online nappy sellers, I can PM you some links if you like...
Sue I hope you feel better soon, head colds are the pits!
Sare - sorry that Miss Lara isn't doing too well after her needles, I hope she's back to her smiley self soon. If Jet refuses his vegies I mix fruit with them - have tried apple and carrot, pear and zucchini, etc etc and he loves it.
Tonight I found a way to trick Jet to eat his rice cereal again - I mixed it with pureed pumpkin and sweet corn instead of milk and he ate the lot :thumbsup: I had to feed him at 5.15 though, because he refused to have a sleep when he came home from daycare today and was tired and grumpy. He was bathed and in bed before 6 :eek: I wish I could get him to go to bed a bit later so that he didn't get up so early the next morning...but at night he's just falling asleep in front of me by 6pm, so what can I do.
I hope he has a better sleep tonight, although I can hear him coughing, so it sounds like he's finally got DH's flu too :banghead:
sal: kane still cant sit or crawl so tummy time is a mass of cries and whhinges as he cant get anywhere too. wat i do to save both our sanitys is put him in his walker , or his ladybug thing where they stand up, take him for a walk, or put him in his bouncer and let him watch the wiggles. he gets fascinated that they want to sing to him for half an hour. youre not ment to be a constant entertainment guru for your child. it would drive us all mad if we had to do that:yes:
SalTheGal
09-05-2007, 20:08
Hi all..........feeling much better this evening:o
Thanks for the feedback ladies, we tried everything this arvo, went for a walk, but gave in after fifteen mins of crying (he usually LOVES his walks), tried walking him round the garden looking at things, and yep Sue ended up resorting to TV (baby einstein) and walker:rolleyes: , both things which I try to avoid too much- but I figured today was extreme circumstance- and they worked a charm, Baby Einstein ROCKS!!
I also dosed him up on bonjella and panadol and that seemed to help a bit, so maybe teeth are on their way- or atleast making some movements........
Georgia- hopefully in a week or two we can re introduce dummy for grizzle times if we want, we just have to wait for the sleep association to be totally gone.
Anyway.........I am off to bed, hope everyone is well:)
Hey All
Just a quick one from me before I go to bed.
Sal I am sure things will get better soon. Keep your chin up. We are all thinking of you!
Sare - sorry to hear Lara isn't well from the shots - hopefully she is better soon.
Kimba - yay on the rice cereal! I mix in fruit or veges plus formula milk in mine for Kayley - she wont touch it plain now.
Now I have a quick question. Does anyones bubs get real jerky hand movements?? DH mentioned to me that he thought some of Kayleys movements were a bit like someone who was retarded - I dismissed him but I have been watching her and am now a little concerned (probably/hopefully for no reason). I have no problem with the rocking etc, but I have noticed that when she gets tired her hands get 'twitchy' and seem to move on their own accord. Well I have been on the internet and it appears that twitchy movements can be a tiredness sign but also could mean something more sinister like cerebral palsy (this is why doctors hate us self diagnosing - they must hate the internet!!) - anyway I was just wondering if this was 'normal' amongst everyone or whether I should go and get her checked out.
Anyway - I am going to go. Best wishes to you all and lets hope we all have a good sleep (one night we are all going to sleep well right??)
ourfirstbubba
09-05-2007, 20:20
hi girls!
I am so sorry I havent posted for ages...to be honest, I havent even logged on to bubhub since my last post...I have just finished reading 9 pages of May but didnt read the end of April when I stopped posting...ahh, lots to catch up on!
Firstly. hugs and kisses to Kimba and Jet, Sal and Nedd and Sare and Lara, and also to Jen and Sam...and Sue and Kane...hope poor bubs feel better soon....hugs and kisses to any other bubs I have forgotten to mention...
Also Sare, oh sweetie, thinking of you ....must be hard to say goodbye to hubby for a month.....you are a strong girl and you will be ok....
Georgia- go to Paris girl!!!!! how exciting...I went to Europe in 1998 for 4 months..ahh, memories....I was 23 years old..seems so long ago ....
Kristin- any news yet??
Marion- glad the move went well! funny with your DD burning the macaroni.......
Beck- glad Kayley is on the mend...
news on us- all is going great, Natalia is 7 months old tomorrow and more adorable than ever....no more teeth (she has her bottom 2) but is now sitting up on her own, is happy to put her feet in her mouth, and let out these cute squeals and grunts! She is loving her solids (except avocado) , and is rolling all the time......she has also started putting her arms out for me to pick her up, very cute .....touch wood, no flu or cold....this weather is weird though....
We started Gymbaroo this week and she loved it....I think its money well spent......
My parents and in-laws have been away for a week now- every year they go to Moree for the hot springs, they love it....we are missing them so so much..as you probably know, we all live right near each other and see each other most days, so not having them around has been hard..they will be back on Saturday, cant wait......
Not much else to report here, Natalia is a treasureand still sleeping great- normally from 7.15pm through to 6am and then 7am- 8am....she has a mid morning sleep from about 11am until 12.30pm and then from 3.30pm until 4pm....
One question- Natalia is having solids three times a day, so when she wakes at 6am I give her a bottle then she goes back to sleep. Then, when she wakes up, I give her Farex or porridge at about 9am. Then, before she has her nap, I give her another bottle. At about 1pm I give her lunch (yoghurt with grated pear/apple, or vegies or Farex with vegies etc, then another bottle at 3pm before her afternoon nap. Then, she has dinner at 5.30pm (chicken and vegies mashed), then a bottle before bed at 6.45pm and then another bottle at 10.30pm.....does this sound right? I am going on a milk, solids, milk routine....and she is having approx 850ml a day....5 bottles a day....
One tip I read today.....because bubs are going through separation anxiety at around this age, pop them in a laundry basket and put in some toys and that way you can take the basket into whatever room you are in and baby can still see you...I think thats a great idea!
Also, who is still wrapping their babies for sleep? We still wrap Natalia and she still loves it....as soon as its bedtime and she sees the wrap she smiles...I tried stopping it and she wouldnt sleep...she doesnt have a dummy though so she happily sucks away at her wrap.....
well girls, I am off to bed for an early night...
I promise to log on everyday, promise promise promise.....
kisses to all of you, I have missed you
ourfirstbubba
09-05-2007, 20:25
Hey All
Now I have a quick question. Does anyones bubs get real jerky hand movements?? DH mentioned to me that he thought some of Kayleys movements were a bit like someone who was retarded - I dismissed him but I have been watching her and am now a little concerned (probably/hopefully for no reason). I have no problem with the rocking etc, but I have noticed that when she gets tired her hands get 'twitchy' and seem to move on their own accord. Well I have been on the internet and it appears that twitchy movements can be a tiredness sign but also could mean something more sinister like cerebral palsy (this is why doctors hate us self diagnosing - they must hate the internet!!) - anyway I was just wondering if this was 'normal' amongst everyone or whether I should go and get her checked out.
Anyway - I am going to go. Best wishes to you all and lets hope we all have a good sleep (one night we are all going to sleep well right??)
Hi Beck
Natalia does this thing with her hands when she gets really excited or tired or both, where she opens and closes them really quickly and it looks like her hands are shaking....I am not worried about it but if you are ask your Dr or nurse.. the Net can be good but it can also make you worry needlessly...
GeorgiaAnne
09-05-2007, 21:22
Firstly Beck - Don't worry love, it is totally natural and is called something like intention movements. My mum is a paed physio in disability and has mentioned it when Sophia does it. Just an immature body wanting to do things it can't yet :yes:
Mary - Lovely to see you back and great to hear Natalia is doing so well. It sounds like a great routine you're in with feeding which reminds me I must introduce more foods!
Sal - I'm happy you're feeling a bit happier, I guess this is the hardest part but i'm sure it will be worth the hard work.
Off to bed me lovelies see ya:wave:
SalTheGal
10-05-2007, 06:49
Morning all,
Just a quickie for Beck, Nedd does this too when he is tired....it is the first sign I look for!
Hello to everyone else..........BBL:yes:
(Nedd slept through last night again, and didn't even wake up till 7am- it is usually into bed with us at 6.30 for a cuddle!!!! YAY)
I am sorry gals, I havent been in here for so long. I have come down with chicken pox and am so sick and am suppose to work tonight. Its cash in hand so I really need the money. I am so stressed right now. James was awake til 1 then I got up at 6 and found the spots and realised why I have had a migraine for the past 3 days.
I cant afford the doctor and I have to get the kids to school... Grrrr.
Them the breaks.
Will be back soon
diesal444
10-05-2007, 09:08
Mornin ladies....:wave:
Just a quick one here from me.
Darcy had her shots yesterday, god I hate taking them to get them. Well at least there is no more for another 6 months.
Also Can I just say that sometimes men have absolutely no authority sometimes. DP and i are having trouble with tradespeople at the moment regarding the unit. DP always rings them and they manage to talk him round as to why the job is not finished. He gets off the phone so mad with himself that he gets rolled. So I say to him, I will ring next time. I sometimes think he doesnt mind if i end up looking like the b@ll breaker. That way he can still look like the nice guy. Sh!ts me..!!!!!!!!!
I had the best nights sleep last night. Darcy stayed in bed till 8am instead of 7am, probably the needles but I am not complaining. She was a bit funny to get down .. dont think she went to sleep till about 8pm, but didnt hear a peep from her all night !!!
So has everybody been leaving seriously obvious hints regarding mothers day??.. I am going for a massage... and dont know what else is planned.
ok so this is definitly a ME post. Hope i can get on later and do some personals.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL......!!!!!!!!!.
Hi guys,
Just a real quick one as I've got to get ready for Gymbaroo.
Beck, Lara does the jerky movements too. If your concerned it can't hurt to mention it to the dr or MCHN.
Mary - Good to see you back...I missed you and hearing all about the gorgeous Natalia.
Sal - :yelclap: for Nedd's good sleep. You've got more patience than me, I am sure that I would have caved by now and given Lara her dummy. Oh and the dentist wasn't concerned about Eloise and her thumbsucking, she said that most kids grow out of it by 4. :fingerscrossed: Eloise is one of them.
My poor poppet is not coping too well at all. She's got a temperature (anyone know how I can stop her vomitting when I give her panadol? :banghead: ) She's crying heaps. She hasn't been doing too bad with sleeping, which is a blessing.
Better go and organise some lunch for Eloise and I, then it's off to Gymbaroo. BBL...
ourfirstbubba
10-05-2007, 11:10
hello girls
Happy 7 months to my princess Natalia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hope you are all well...it is raining here today, so lovely......its real stay at home weather...ahh, bliss.....
Georgia hi love..your Mums job sounds very interesting, must be handy for you.....
Sal oh petal, hope Nedd keeps this up for you...your perserverance will pay off I am sure......you are doing great...
Rian :hugs: to you.....is there a bulk billing clinic in the valley?
Mary-anne I agree, the needles are awful.....glad Darcy slept well for you.....I am so excited about Mothers Dayh....my hubby is making me brekky in bed, I know that....and I just want some slippers and a nice robe..ugh, I sound like my Mum.......and a sleep in too!
Sare hi love...poor little Lara...not sure what you can do there......I am loving Gymbaroo, so does Natalia....I missed you all too
well my little monkey pants is having a sleep and I am going to go and have some lunch before she wakes up ..we are off to Parents as Teachers at 2pm.....
I'll bbl
SalTheGal
10-05-2007, 11:19
My poor poppet is not coping too well at all. She's got a temperature (anyone know how I can stop her vomitting when I give her panadol? :banghead: ) She's crying heaps. She hasn't been doing too bad with sleeping, which is a blessing.
Hey Sare- Is it to do with the taste/texture do you think? Have you tried dymadon instead? Panadol is FOWL, but dymadon is yummy orange flavour, and thicker than panadol so it tends to stay in better.
When I worked in pharmacy we taste tested all the different brands, and there is no way I could give Nedd the panadol after tasting it for myself, :barf:
I'm wrecked today...Jet woke at 8.30, 10.30, 12.30, 2.30 then wouldn't resettle and grizzled till 4.30 :banghead:, then came to bed with me at 5.30, and was up at 6.30.
I'm so over it, I'm so tired, it's making work so difficult, and worst of all I'm getting cranky with Jet and I hate that.:gloomy:
I just don't know why he's reverted to this after being so good for a while. What am I doing wrong? :confused: He never sleeps for more than 2 hours, wakes crying and then just grizzles and won't go back to sleep, even if I feed or hold him. I have no idea if it's his teeth or what, but it's been like this for weeks now and his 2 teeth are well and truly through.
No personals today sorry as I have heaps to catch up on at work - I just needed to whinge!!!:o
Hello
Jsut a quick one while I eat lunch before heading off to mothers group.
Well thanks for the comments about the jerky hands. I spoke to the MHCN today and she thinks it is most likely transient just her getting to know her body etc but she has asked me to keep a diary of when it happens. Am going to the docs tomorrow to get a pead referral just in case (will take a month until I can get in so might as well do it now. It appears to happen the most when she is excited and sometimes when grizzly and tired. I am sure it is all OK and I am going to stop searching the net after finding things like Rett Syndrome etc I don't need to think the worst!!
Sorry dont have any time for personals except wanted to mention to Sare that when Kayley had a high temp and was sick, she was throwing up too so it was hard as I didn't know how much panadol she got. Anyway you can get suppositories for bubs from 6 months + ans thats what they recommended to me. The nurse said they are often better as you know how much they have had and you dont have to worry about forcing it in. Anyway Kayleys fever broke and she stopped throwing up so I never tried them but may be worth a go??
Kimba - :hugs: - I am sur eyou are not doing anything wrong. These bubbas are just starting to test us out - they will be pushing boundaries for the rest of their lives!!
Sal - :smiliedance: on the sleep through.
Maryanne & Sare - hope your bubbas are over needles soon.
Well Kayley is awake and I have to get going. Sorry not more time for personals for now.
Hello it is the stranger lurking in the night!!!!!
Kimba, so sorry to hear you have not been well. Poor chicken. Jordan is waking very often throughout the night as well. Seems to sleep for 4 hours once I put him down (usually 8pm) and then up every hour or two until about 4ish and then asleep for another couple of hours. I have no idea why. I am guessing it is teeth but also kind aof think he may be going through another growth spurt and is hungry. I hate giving him a bottle during the night but sometimes he screams for so long I have to and I have tried everything else.
Georgia, Paris WOW! Love Paris. The first time I went I hated it and vowed never to go back but did with a friend of mine and saw it from another pospective and loved it! Have fun if you go! The tennis will be awesome. Sorry about Monday, been a little busy. The funeral is tomorrow so about the make a caramel slice for the wake.
Sare, love your new photos. As I have said before your girls are absolutely gorgeous.
Rian, you poor thing. Can't you get in anywhere under medicare?
Sal, :hugs: to you and Nedd. My heart has been going out to you with the struggles with sleep. There has to be a turning point for these sleepless bubs sometime....
Mary-anne, needles are the pits. my Mum takes Jordan for me. I just can't stand hearing him scream.
Marion, glad the move went well. I heard about a scottish family in Perth who bought in a beetle from Scotland and their house had to be quarantined!! HA HA - I thought of your SIL straight away!
Hello to every one else!
Well on this front, I had my first OB appointment on Tuesday and saw bub. He/She is 1.8 cm long (my god were they ever that small) and I am due 17 december. I will probably have to have another c-section as the OB is worried about the babies size, but we will discuss that later on down the track. It was so funny. Out spread eagle like a star fish - lucky I couldn't see any "bits".
MS (morning sickness Georgia!) is up and down. Okay one day, bad the next. Mum has been fantastic and I just give her a call if I feel too bad and head on down there and she looks after Jordan for me while I sleep. My gums are bleeding and apart from tiredness no other symptoms. I am not sure if it is physcological (sp?) but as I know I have to get up for Jordan I think I am not focusing on the sickness side of things. Sometimes I even forget that I am PG.
Anyway dears I better go make the caramel slice and also get some tea ready while Jordan is asleep. He is going through separation anxiety at the moment and screams if I leave him so can only do things like dinner when he is asleep.
Love to all and hugs to your bubs!
Lucy
Seems so many of us are tearing our hair out at the moment!
I tried the CC approach with Abbey for 2 sessions. I wont be doing it again. Im sure it does work for some people,but abbey was getting absolutely hysterical to the point that even when i did pick her up and comfort her she couldnt settle herself down again. Mummy was mean and didnt love her!!!
So we're back to NCSS, implementing it completely this time, being completely anal about it, and hopefully I will get some relief.
Its not the night waking thats bothering me. I dont mind co-sleeping and opening the boobies up for snacking..its not the most restful for me but it kept her happy and well rested. What she has started doing is refusing to sleep unless i am rocking her, getting herself worked up if i stop, and even after falling asleep peacefully and happily, only sleeping 30 minutes before waking up crying again. I've managed to just get her down for her second nap of the day - one 20 minute nap is NOT ENOUGH, and i dont care what she thinks!
She's refusing her solids too, but im managing to get some in her so long as they are finger food. Unfortunately more gets in her ear than her mouth. Constipation is also back, even though she hasnt had any dairy, so i gave her some more diluted prune juice today to get things moving.
I'm worried about silent reflux too, she seems to be chucking a lot and swallowing it again
Darn, only 40 minutes nap...duty calls!
Oh, BIG HUGS TO ALL MUMS! And their babies too, but only if they are being cute. Had enough naughty babies thank yoU!
'tis the season by the sounds of it, but unfortunately not much jolliness involved (well there's not here anyway). Sick and sleepless bubbas are not fun.
Michelle - Good luck with the NCSS, I hope it works for you guys. Could it be teeth bothering Abbey, going off food is supposed to be one of the signs.
Sal - Thanks for the tip about Dymadon. I actually tried this earlier (great minds ;) ) Lara was better with it, she just spat it out as opposed to making herself vomit like she does when I have been giving her panadol.
Kimba - :hugs: multiplied by 100. It must be so hard to go back to Jet's old sleeping habits.. perhaps he has some more teeth making their way up/down. At least you know that you have got Jet into a good sleeping routine once, so you will be able to do it again.
Lucy - The tiredness is what I found most difficult to deal with when i was pg with Lara, it does get better though. I hope Jordan starts sleeping better for you soon though.
Beck - Thanks for the tip about the suppositries...I'll keep them in mind,
Mary - Hapy 7 months to Natalia. Where has the time gone?
Tomorrow dh has to go into the city to get vaccinated for his trip to Pakistan (at least he'll know how Lara's feeling). We're going in with him as we're heading off to his parent's place afterwards. So I'll take the girls for a bit of a walk around and some window shopping while he gets his needles. Dh's parents live about 5 mins away from Cold Rock so maybe we'll stop there on the way to his mum and dad's. Goodness knows that I need ice cream at the moment.
I'm thinking that Lara's teeth are bothering her at the moment. I can feel bumps, but can't see the little white lines of the teeth beneath her gums, so they're probably just moving. I'm going to head up top the Chemist when dh gets home and get some brauers and some of the teething tablets and see if they help her become a little more settled :fingerscrossed: .
I can't wait until the footy on Saturday...I'm not going to do the usual cheer for the Pies, as they seem to lose whenever I do that on here.
Well I better go and get some dinner organised. I hope everyone gets a better night's sleep tonight.
GeorgiaAnne
10-05-2007, 17:00
Sare - Cold Rock yummy! Who are the pies playing? I'll cheer for you!
Michelle - I hope ncss works better for you, cc must be hard for you especially as it is just the two of you and she would be so used to mummy being there always which is nice most of the time but not when you need to sleep.
kIMBA - YOU POOR LOVE:hugs: I'm sure it's nothing you're doing wrong as you are a gorgeous mummy. Who knows what these babies are thinking sometimes:confused:
Late night Lucy - love to see you lurking around! Glad you're freeling alright. I hope the funeral is ok for you tomorrow:hugs:
Mary - HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIAhappybirthday. I hope you're having a great day. Yeah, my mum loves her job she is very passionate but very bossy, esp. with Sophia and I. I have to tell her to cool it with sil though lol.
Mary anne - Yay on the sleep. My dh is the same and I always have to negotiate and be the ball breaker for things like buying a car or just a general kick up the bum!
Sal - That's great to hear about Nedd. Are you back at work atm? It will be so great after a good nights sleep for you.
Rian - Chicken pox?! I hear it can be bad as an adult so you should get dr o if not, lots of sleep and water.
Well we've had another busy day as per and i've got loads of work to do at home tonight so i'd better go and i'll bbl
Georgia, I think that is what I am going to call myself - late night lucy! I can't bear the no sleep any more. I didn't end up making the caramel slice this afternoon as Jordan decided to only have an hour nap. So have the oven on ready to cook now but can't be bothered, plus feeling a little :barf: .
Sare, I feel for you with your DH going to Pakistan. My DH worked in Canberra for most of last year and only stopped 2 days before Jordan was born. I missed him terribly and I know it is not Pakistan but I used to think to myself every day is one day closer to him coming home. Have a white chocolate with a bounty bar for me at Cold Rock - Cold Rock rules!!!
Well instead of sitting here thinking about it, I had better go and make the caramel slice...
Hope you all get some sleep tonight!
Lucy
ourfirstbubba
10-05-2007, 19:45
hello girls
hope all is well tonight.....its still sprinkling here and its lovely.......hubby and I are baffled tonight....Natalia had dinner at about 6pm, then a bath..she normally has her bottle at 7pm (normally 240mls) and is asleep by 7.30pm..tonight she must have just wanted to sleep...she had 90mls and then was just fussing and playing with the teat, so hubby put her into her cot and she was asleep within 5 mins ...poor little monkey pants was too tired to drink...should I be worried? she seems ok....will feed her at 10.30pm if she doesnt get up earlier for a feed.......
Kimba- oh sweetie, I wish I could give you a big hug...I really feel for you....you are a beautiful Mum and you are doing nothing wrong......
Beck- I asked the midwife today at Parents as Teachers about the hand twitching and she said its very normal......
Lucy- oh I so loved being pregnant...my Mums bday is 18 December..Sagittarians are beautiful......thats so lovely that your Mumma is close by and can help you out..treasures arent they?
Michelle- good luck with the NCSS..that book is lovely.....I wonder what goes through bubbas little heads?? do you have any support or someone who can stay with you for a few days to help you and Abbey out?
Sare- have a nice day tomorrow in the city....my hubby is watching the game on Saturday with his BIL who grew up in Melbourne..he is a mad Carlton supporter...sings "we are the mighty blues" all the time.....
Georgia- hi love...we have had a great day.....!
well girls only one more day until my beautiful parents and in-laws are back from their little vacation...we miss them so so much......am going to go and do a bit of a clean up at Mums tomorrow, although my brother is really tidy for a bloke.......
sleep well girls and cuddles to all of our bubbas
xo
Hi all
Sorry I have been MIA too. I do read whats happening but generally run out of time to post.
Has anyone else's little ones started pooing a lot more now that they are on solids???
Adam goes 3-5 times a day now. Yesterday he had the runniest poo ever - we changed about 11 sloppy nappies and his poor little bum and wiggly bits were all red raw and weeping.
Thankfully this morning all is a normal colour and he seems happy than he was.
Rolling all over the place, up on his knees rocking, no teeth but still the most gorgeous little person on the face of the earth who manages to both warm and break his mummies heart at the drop of a hat.
:yelclap: Just had to say that Jordan woke once last night at 2:30, had to rock him back to sleep but was back in bed by 2:45 and slept to this morning - what bliss!!! I feel like a new woman!
Di, yes Jordan poos so much now. The poos are thick and stinky and not good with morning sickness. When he first started solids they were extremely runny and I thought he was re-acting to something - but no it is just his body getting used to the food. I find that if I don'tchange Jordans bottom within 10 mins of his poo he little bot gets red, but Sudocream seems to put it right by the next nappy change.
Made my caramel slice last night. Going to wrap it up and give it to the wife of the man who passed away - she loves my caramel slice. Going to keep some for Mothers Day as well.
Well I had better fly and get organised. Got to drop Jordan off at mum's with all his baggage.
Have a great day!
Lucy
di no kanesstill a one poo a dayer but boy they are huge
and as for natalia not drinking i wouldnt worry. babies are just like us adults. some days they want to eat everything in site other days not much at all. its only wen they are stuill refusing feeds days later and start getting dehydrated (their wees lesson) its time to worry
tc all im off to hang washing out as got a hairdresser appointment today. going brown and all the 1 colour so i can maintain it at home
Morning all,
I feel a bit more human today. My little chipmunk slept a bit better last night, woke at 11, 2.30 and 5 then wouldn't resettle so we were pretty much up for the day at 6 (yay!)
Last night I dosed him up with Brauer's Teething Relief as usual but also gave him some Brauer's Calm at the same time which I hadn't tried before (extreme measures were required! LOL) and I think that helped...either that, or his teeth just weren't bothering him as much now that they're further through? He's got a nasty cough now though, which I'm blaming on DH. I just can't wait till he's sleeping through again...
Anyone tried Hylands Teething Tablets? I just read about them in the teething section, never heard of them before. Going to try to get some today.
Re: pooing! When we started him on solids Jet went from once a day to twice, last weekend he was going up to 4 times a day :eek: but I think now that it was teeth-related? When we gave him watermelon it went right through him and he got a red bottom so I think it's just a reaction to certain types of foods when that happens.
Mary - Jet's wanting to sleep earlier these days too I think he's just worn out from being more physical during the day. He's also dropped a milk feed AND reduced the amount of milk he drinks at his other feeds, and our ECHN said that's perfectly normal when they start solids, and nothing to worry about. Unless they're losing weight or something!
Lucy - caramel slice YUM could you send some my way? Sounds like just what I need right now LOL. I should get the recipe off you...and yeah gotta love the Sudocrem for red butts! It's also good for clearing up face rashes as I've just discovered...
Georgia and Mary Anne - yep my DH is a wuss too, it's always me who has to be the negotiator and the organiser and the ball-breaker. Sometimes I get really sick of it.
Sare - cold rock yum! Have fun in the city and hope DH isn't too sore from his vacc.
Michelle - good luck with NCSS. Maybe it's not dairy that made Abbey constipated? I gave Jet banana twice in one day the other day (he just loves it so much) but it blocked him up, so now banana is strictly rationed LOL. Too much rice cereal also blocked him up when he was eating more of it in the early days of solids.
Beck - You're worse than me with getting online and finding sinister diseases! Jerky hands yep Jet does it too :yes: Esp. when he's tired or grumpy, but he also does this cute thing with opening and closing his fingers whenever he wants something, or when he's frustrated, or even when he's 'planning' something. We call it his spirit fingers/ jazz hands LOL.
Sal - How did you go last night and how's Nedd doing now? thanks for the Dymadon tip I tasted Jet's panadol and it's awful - whoever thought that Cherry was a proper flavour for ANYTHING let alone medicine. YUCK.
Sue - have fun at the hairdresser, I did exactly the same thing - dyed it dark and all one colour so I could just do it myself at home. Heaps cheaper that way!
OK boss coming better look busy...have a good day all. I'm so glad it's FRIDAY!:smiliedance:
diesal444
11-05-2007, 08:58
MORNIN EVERYONE!!!....
Ok so I didn't get back yesterday to post so hopefully I can make up for it today.
Rian - aarrggghh.. chicken pox. Yucko. I also heard that it can be worse in adults and become shingles or something. Hope you went to your Dr anyway..xxx
Lucy - I have put my hand up for some caramel slice......:yes: ...Too bad about another c/s. I know you wanted to try VBAC. How amazing they can already tell bubs eventual size.......
Michelle - You and Abbey sound like you have the most wonderful relationship. She certainly sounds like she has a active personality. Hopefully NCSS works in the next few days. I guess the key is consistency ( ANAL )...:laughing:
Sare - Hope DH went ok with his needles. I got a mental image of my DP sitting on my lap and crying while a nurse jabs his legs.........:laughing: .....Hope Lara gets back to her happy self soon. I think teeth for Darcy are a way off yet, THANK GOD!!
Mary- Breakfast in bed in my house would be burnt toast with vegemite to hide the evidence, and a try hard effort at coffee. But I suppose I should be thankful he would try. Have a great day with IL's and parents on their return.
Di - Darcy is pooing more, but spread over a day. Little poos about 5 times a day. Think it could be a little constipation she has. Poor thing.
Sue - Enjoy your time at the hairdresser. one of my friends at mothers group is a hairdresser and she is itching to get her hands on my hair. I am a plain Jane when it comes to hair, but I am putting myself in her hands next weekend and she can do whatever she likes.
Kimba - Glad you had a little better sleep last night. I am definitly going to try some watermelon with darcy coz she really struggles with pooing. I tried coloxyl drops but they really didnt do anything for her. Love the new pics by the way!!!
Well nothing new to report here, Gotta go shopping tomorrow but not the shopping I like. Toilet, vanity and shower screen shopping. What a snore......:sleeping: . I love fridays too for some reason. maybe coz I know DP is home for the next 2 days although last weekend it WAS NOT a good thing !!!!
Ok ladies, had a great day..xxxxxxxoooooo
SalTheGal
11-05-2007, 09:43
Hi all......
Hope everyone is enjoying their friday, I am, but also means I have to go back to work on mon:no: , I have had the whole week off/worked from home to be with Nedd to get him sorted.
And on that note can I just say that I am not suited to being a SAHM!! Working part time would be just perfect, but I don't think I could be home all the time. Really looking forward to gettign back to work next week.
I have also been checking out everyones pics this week, and I must say we have an adorable bunch of bubbies!!!!:angel:
MaryAnne- Hope this weekend is better for you than the last. On the authorative note, I am lucky, as DH works in the building industry and has to boss tradies round all day he is very good at putting his foot down, I can just hand ball to him!!
Kimba- SO GLAD to hear you had a better night last night.......have you gone back to basics with CC techniques? They said to me that I will probably need to 'retrain' Nedd whenever we get over things such as colds and teeth.......but it leads me to think that it becomes a fine line between being well enough for CC, or not when they are at the tail end of things such as teething.....Arghh why is this mothering caper so hard!!
Sue- Have fun getting your hair done (I love going to the hairdressers- time out for a hour or so!)
Lucy- Glad to hear you got a better sleep too. Great that you have your mum to help out, you really need to be resting up as much as possible!
Di- Nedd has gone from one a day, to 2-3 a day depending on what he has eaten, never when DH is home though funnily enough:rolleyes:
Mary- I didn't mention it before but it is so lovely to have you back!!! I always love reading your posts, the love your family has is a beautiful thing........something to be cherished, you are very blessed. And your gorgeous little Natalia is growing, she has a gorgeous mop of hair!
Give your BIL a high five, I am a mighty blues supporter too.
Georgia- :shame: Hmmmm, don't know about that barracking for the magpies this weekend- they are playing MY team, Carlton!!!!!
Michelle- Don't know what to suggest for little monkey Abbey's sleeping habits.......I tried so mny NCSS but none stuck, often would work initially, but not in the long run. The form of CC I went with was a very very softened version as I am opposed to CC...........it seemed to do the trick for me.
Rian- Hope you got to a Dr's lovey......you need to take care of yourself with chickenpox. Rest up as much as you can...........
Sare- well what can I say!!
CARN THE BLUES............I'll be there in spirit with your DH egging them on, must make for interesting times having a blues and magpies supporter in the house. How did Eloise end up being Collingwood? We are lucky, myself and my two brothers, plus all our partners all barrack for carlton (totally co-incidental all of us!) so no arguments in this family!
Things with Nedd are going great now........he was in a much better mood yesterday, so we were able to enjoy our day. He slept nearly through last night........so I am a happy mummy!
Speaking of devil, he is just awaking.
Take care all.
hey
all i have not had a chance to catch up on your post for awhile now i just wanted to let you all know what s going on here
i had montanah at the doctor on Monday just to see if her chest was clearing from when she had broncilitis and it is getting the and the doc weighed her and she has lost 420g in two weeks so we have decided to try her on lactose free formula and now she seems to be drinking and eating more and sleeping better so she has to go back and see the doc in a month and she see the echn on the 24/5 and so :fingerscrossed: she starts to gain more weight but i have noticed more so yesterday she is more content and drinking twice as much as Monday so i hope this is going to work the doc even looked so worried when he weighed her and said well she only a little bubba and i told him she was bw 6.5 2 weeks ago
well take care all i am off to feed my hungry bubba woo hoo
i will try to bbl to catch up
PS
are Sydney mums having a meet next week hope so i think i need some cold rock after the week i have had
we could make it our late mothers day pressies to our self :yes: ;)
Hey All
Just a quick one. Kayley is asleep for the moment but we are going to the doctor to get a pediatrician referral today just to be on the safe side. I am feeling better about it all today though. She has been playing along like nothing is wrong so I think it is me just being paranoid.
Anyway I have decided to try out the chiro next week just to see if everything is OK there. A few people from mothers group have been and did great things for their bubbas favouring a particular side. I am also going to try a swimming lesson next week now Kayley and I are both over our colds - yay!
Sal - you are sounding terific. Must be great to get all that sleep!! I am in the middle really, Kayley is only an average sleeper with a few bad nights when she is not well. She is usually up twice a night still but I am OK with that (until I go back to work that is)!!
Maryanna - good luck on the hairdo. I really have to get myself to the hairdresser at some point. My highlights are half way up my head now. I guess it is not a real priority for me at the moment but probably should be!!
Lesley - sorry to hear about the weight loss. Glad to hear the lactose free formula seems to be working. Is there any reason why they suggested that?? Kayley has always reacted when I eat dairy and I haven't got her on a bottle yet but she is getting formula with her Farex (of which she hardly ate any today). I am not sure if she is really still constipated but sheis now pooing little firm poos several times a day. Hasn't sone a big poo in ages. I am starting to wonder whether I should be trying lactose free stuff as well??
Kimba - the hands thing sound a bit similar to Kayley except hers appears to be uncontrolled at times. Like I said earlier i am feeling better about it all now and hope it is just a phase.
Well sorry guys I gotta run and find myself some shoes so can get Kayley up and to the docs in a minute.
Hope you all have a great day and if I don't get on again, Happy mothers day for you all on the weekend!
GeorgiaAnne
11-05-2007, 12:09
Hey Girls,
Sal - CARN THE BLUES THEN!;) My bro goes for Carlton too I think he is scared of heights and prefers to be at the bottom of the ladder:laughing: Oh and I LOVE your new avatar how gorgeous.
Lesley - That must have been scary to find Montanah losing weight. I hope this new formula is working well.
Mary Anne - I hope you and dh have a beautiful weekend and a fab Mothers Day. Isn't it exciting?
Kimba - Yay for your weekend too, it sounds like Jet is going back to normal with his sleeping. Hopefully you'll get a full night tonight.
Di - Lovely to hear from you. Yeah, we get a red bumbum too sometimes poor little mites.
Oops, better go to my grizzlebox, she just woke up in her pram as is WTF?? Where am I!
See ya soon
Well I'm back because I forgot to say RIAN :eek: honey you poor thing with chicken pox!!! I hope you get better soon! :hugs:
And Lucy - :hugs: about another c-sect - is the Ob not even going to give you a chance to try for a VBAC? I suppose the main thing is delivering a healthy baby but still, if a VBAC is important to you it'd be nice to have the option to try. Anyway how cute, a little starfish. Are you any closer with names??? I'm glad you're sharing your pregnancy with us it's almost as exciting as being pg again myself.
Mary-Anne have fun shopping for bathroom fittings, not my idea of a fun expedition either. LOL at the burnt vegemite toast. I bet I dont' even get that, but as long as I get to SLEEP IN I don't really care.
Sal - very glad that you had a good night and that Nedd's settled down today. I know what you mean about being a SAHM I don't think I could do it full time...although I don't want to work full time either. Working 20 hours a week would be perfect I reckon, if we could afford it! With the modified CC, I'm not doing anything while Jet's teething and having a cold (I'm worried it could be turning into bronchialitis, his cough is getting chesty :confused:). Waiting for him to get over it - but lately it seems like whenever he gets over one thing, something else is bothering him! But yeah if we get through all this and he's 100% well, but still unsettled, I'll have to 'retrain' him.
Lesley - poor little Montanah losing weight, I hope that the new formula sorts her out, it sounds like she's taken to it OK. Cold Rock sounds great I think we're meeting up on Monday? not quite sure, there were a few PM's going around and it got a bit confusing LOL.
ETA Dang we were posting at the same time LOL -
Beck - Jet's hands are pretty much going whenever he's 'thinking' but they do get uncontrolled when he's tired. I wouldn't worry too much if I was you but if you'd feel better with a docs opinion then go for it! I took Jet to an osteo when he was really little and it was great, thinking it might be time for a followup visit especially after DH let him roll off the bed!!! I wish I could take Jet for swimming lessons! I can't find any that are on, on days that I'm not working. BOO.
Georgia - LOL isn't it funny when they wake up and have no idea where they are! (mean parents aren't we)
No such luck going to the docs. I am babysitting and just had to cancel my appointment :( I am so upset. I feel just awful. And have a massive migrane. All part of being a mum I suppose. The kids do come first. Dp finished work in an hour and a half so he can have the kids and I will rest.. Take care...
Hi everyone,
Never seem to get on here to post anymore!
But I am still reading nearly every day to see what everyone's up to.
Last night I had a farewell dinner for a bloke at work to go to, but DP and I both forgot he had to play tennis! So I crossed my fingers, put Ella in her pj's and took her & the pram with me. Well wasn't she a saint! She smiled & laughed at everyone then went to sleep within 10 mins of being wrapped up with her teddy & dummy. Put her in the pram and she slept through the whole dinner. And it was YUM! So I had a great time. But she was very freaked when she woke up before I took her home & it took a couple of hours to get her back to sleep!
I'm going to have a mega wardrobe cleanout this weekend as when I was trying to find something to wear to dinner, I realised I have "outgrown" all my going-out clothes - black tart tops and tight pants just don't suit my lifestyle any more! So DP has agreed to watch Ella for a while on the weekend so I can start listing all my clubbing clothes on Ebay.:o
Rian you poor bugger hope you are managing to get some rest. I too have heard that chicken pox can get nasty if you get it as an adult so kick DP up the bum, get him to watch the kids & get to a doctor or even emergency if you have to!
Kimba poor little Jet to be getting through so much. Don't worry about having to "retrain" with the CC, the NCSS book says the same thing so it doesn't seem to matter which technique you use there!
You AFL supporters are making me smile. Boy I wish the Super 14 went for longer! I'm going to have to follow the Swans or good ol Penrith just so I can have some footy to follow now.
Beck - when Ella is tired her hands do the same thing, and she watches them like they are moving of their own accord! I just take it as a positive sign that she'll go to sleep soon.
Re panadol, Ella used to spit it out, then I started using the teething relief first, which she loves... so now she thinks all stuff in an eyedropper is that and by the time she realises it isn't, she's swallowed it!
Lesley glad to hear Montanah is eating a little better... good luck with it I hope she keeps it up til she's a right chubba bub!
Lucy I'm with Kimba on the VBAC - if you have a great relationship with your OB then that's fine, but it might be worth getting a second opinion on the caesar if you want? How can they tell how big the baby's going to be already?
Sal glad to hear you sounding happy! Hope Nedd keeps his good sleeping & happy days up for you. I also enjoy going back to work but I reckon you just cope with what you need to - wether that's staying at home or going to work.
Speaking of which, better finish up what I need to before home time! Hope everyone has a lovely weekend, let me know if there's any plus size mama's wanting to buy some hot second hand clothes :D
Bec.
Hello everyone!
Thursday I actually went to work but I ended up crying in the boss's office like an idiot:rolleyes: I was so tired and stressed out and my colleagues were not helping matters. So he has agreed to let me go to the other job I was offered.
My mother (for those who don't know; she is a mentally ill newly out of the closet lesbian - think Dykes on Bikes) rang Tuesday night and told me she is moving to Sydney on Thursday (yesterday). She managed to have our guardianship order overturned and I am stressed out worrying about her trying to kill herself again. She also gave up her government flat (in Canberra they are very nice) AGAIN. I had to tell her that I won't help this time when things turn to poo again. So I'm in a bit of a state. BUT my beautiful mother-in-law came and stayed the night to help out. I have decided she is my real mum, so took her out for a 3 course lunch today.:D
Sam has not napped for longer than 20-30 minutes in a week now and only 2-3 times a day. DH and I are very, very tired and have not been getting much sleep at night. It is a long struggle to settle the poor little bubby and he wakes several times a night.
While I have the time, I am going to buy some more Peapods nappies and some funky leg warmers for Sambo. Happy mother's day to me!
Re: poo - It is just constant now, isn't it? At least it is firmer and easier to get off though!
diesal444
11-05-2007, 17:37
EVENING ALL......
Sal - I totally agree with you on the SAHM situation. Full credit to all the mummies out there who are SAHM'S. I am kinda going out of my mind with boredom and have been for the last few months. It feels as though I can only entertain my chicken so much before we both get sick of it...lol.
Part - time would be perfect for me, unfortunately i dont have that luxury so full - time it will be starting in July. So hapy Nedd is sleeping better. :fingerscrossed: He keeps it up. Glad to see you back to your happy self too!!!
Lesley - Hope the lactose free formula continues to work. COLD ROCK.......... I'll have a chocolate ice cream with crunchie mix Thank you very much...:yes:
Beck - I do the same thing with the net. I search and search and end up getting more worried and worked up. I agree with you Dr's must hate it!!! Hope the pead appoint. will put your mind at ease anyway...
Rian - Sure the kids come first but if your not well then your no good to anybody. Go and get some medical attention for you and your children. I'm sure they dont wanna see you sick either.
Bec - What a doll Ella is going to sleep and charming everyone so you could enjoy dinner. I have the same problem with clothes. I have OUTGROWN mine too but not in a style way more in a i have grown and can no longer fit in them:laughing: :(
Have a great night everyone.... kisses to bubbas....
OMG Ella can pull/push herself into a standing position!
She has just spent half an hour doing it before bedtime and being terribly pleased with herself.
She was sitting with her knees out and soles of feet together, bouncing away, grabbing my hands. Then all of a sudden she pulled with her arms, and pushed her feet together til she was upright!
I was mightily startled to say the least. But once she figured out she could do it she didn't want to do anything else til the eye rubs started! Boy she looked old when she did it too. I have put the cot side up tonight just in case!
Mary-anne I have actually lost weight but my muffin top has increased... so nothing fits properly either!
Jeffy heaps of :hugs: . So glad you're close to your MIL. It must have been really tough to tell your mum that. Especially when you're a bit tired and fraught anyway! What's the new job? Better/worse location/pay/duties?
Rian - ChickenPox - thats just unlucky. Least its not measles tho. I'm unsure about immunising against chickenpox, whenever that is due.
Lucy - Have you unpacked your maternity clothes yet? I really miss mine, they were so comfy and I got to tell everyone to get stuffed when they commented on how I wasn't dressing appropriately for the office.
Michelle - Hang in there, you only go insane 4 or 5 times a day. Its when you start talking to yourself that you should worry.
Sare - just think - this is a huge gap between shots now - a whole 6 months for them to forget that pointy things hurt!
Kimba - Every time you get someone talking about watermelon I get that stupid song stuck in my head. I prefer Dancin Chicken (I have the Justine album, and I think i like it more than Abbey does)
Sal - Nothing wrong with not wanting to be a SAHM, I think its harder to go back to work, even part time, so here's a You Go Girl
Bec - wow, swimming lessons. So jealous. I would love to take Abbey and she would go ballistic with swimmy pleasure, but my glasses fog up in the heated pool rooms. That, and I would have to buy a pair of bathers.
Jeffy - good work on the tears. Sometimes they are necessary and have the added bonus of getting us what we want. When do you start in the new job? I just bought my first peapod and I quite like them too.
Me time: aside from going loopy,more so than normal, Im still doing NCSS, day 2 here. I *think* it may have an effect this time, ask me again on day 10. I steamed up a storm today, leaving her vegies in grab size for her independent eating and she is loving it. Puree is for babies, and she is a BIG GIRL NOW. She wanted to drive the car to get some chocolate for me today, but was too sleepy and grumpy.
I got approved for a new rental house today too! I thought it would be really hard but it wasnt. I'm just a shiny tenant, full of goodness and with lying friends who say i clean. Not sure when i move yet as its a break lease and the current tenant has to get outta my house before I can go in. Its good, gives me time to find a friend and bribe them with beer to help me move.
Evening all. Thanks for the well wishes. I have been up the hospital and am now on tablets. My bp is high and I have to be very careful at this stage.
If James gets them soon, he wont have to have the 18month old needles which is good. Both the girls had them a few weeks ago and it didnt seem to bother them so :fingerscrossed: if bubs gets them, he too should be fine.
James now has 2 teeth :D which he has no probs chewing on my fingers. He has drawn blood a few times...lol
He has been crawling for a while now, but I dont think he will ever crawl properly
WATCH HIM IN ACTION (http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/rian083/?action=view¤t=babyandstash012.flv) it is hilarious.
He is eating 3 meals a day, which consists of
3 weetbix crunch with apples for breaky, avocado bread or toast for lunch and chicken and vegies for dinner.
Still sleeping well except for the last few nights he has had a bit of a snotty nose and waking himself up chocking on it but apart from that he is fine..
m-jelly- huh? I think I took too many panadene fort because your post didnt make sence.... haha
Bec- Ella sounds like she is going great guns... Yay
Jeffy- Oh poo about your mum.. I dont really know what to say.
Actually my personals are pretty slack tonight. I dont really know what to say because of the meds and just feeling down right sorry for myself...lol
P.s. If the photobucket page takes ages to load just refresh it :D
GeorgiaAnne
11-05-2007, 19:45
Michelle - You're a nutter lol. Thanks for giving me a laugh
Bec - OMG Sophia just started the exact same thing pulling up and I just put her cotside up tonight also it gave me a hell of a fright!
Jen - :hugs: to you mate. Sounds like a pretty complicated situation with your mum. You are VERY lucky to have such a great mil.
:wave: to everyone else. We had a lovely time shopping today and I got an Ergo carrier which is great (thanks for the tip Kimba!) and lots of other stuff pants, wraps, bibs, socks all in preparation for gay Paree:smiliedance:I'm getting excited now and the guy i'm going with loves Sophia and is always fun so should have a ball. I feel sad for dh though as he will miss Sophia so much (not me though lol) Not much else to report here. I shall go and get back into my work:sleeping:
GeorgiaAnne
11-05-2007, 19:49
Rian I LOVE the video that was hilarious. He is gonna be walking soon:eek:
~Kristin~
11-05-2007, 19:51
Still here, and reading your posts daily, just too busy to respond - SORRY :o .
Update on Isabella -
Top 2 front teeth are through now, so we have a total of 4 boobie-biters :eek: yeeeeeouchhhhhhh!
She loves to pull herself up to standing postion all the time now, and thinks she is so funny when she does it.
We have had to put her cot on the lower base level as she loves to standup in bed now, and chew the sides of her cot.
She is trying desperatly to climb everything, in fact it is starting to do my head in!!!Update on me - told DP about my possibly ovulating the day after BDing, and he actually was quite calm and positive about it all, so I guess we just sit back and wait till next week to see. With Bella I always had BFN, until I was 5 weeks, then they changed to postive.
3 more sleeps till we move, very excited!
Went for a wake-board behind the new boat last Monday, had a ball, I'm putting some pic's of the boat on my Zionts page if you want to check it out!
Night all, take care, proper post soon! xo
SalTheGal
11-05-2007, 20:00
Hi all.
Rian, hope you get a chance to take it easy......James is such a cutie, is everyone elses bubby as advanced as he is???? Poor Nedd.......I spose someones gotta come last:laughing:
Jen-:hugs: Hugs to you my love........sorry to hear about your mum, sounds like a very difficult situation. Shower your love onto MIL it is great that you have her near.
Michelle- Your not the only one who is going insane.....I just spent five mins trying to figure out who the other michelle was:rolleyes:
Bec- Big claps for Ella, clever little chook.
Well I have just had a three course dinner party, with 6 adults, 3 toddlers, and 2 under twelve months................Give me strength, I don't know how I did it :eek: (I do love to cook and entertain, puts me in my element). Lovely to catch up, atleast with all the kiddies they have all gone home early so I am off to bed!
Night all.........enjoy your weekend.
hey all
i ahd montanah back to the doc this arvo she has put on 240g since monday i was a little worried coz she has the runs but he said not to worrie to much it may just be the change
rain
that video is so funny and cute
i love it
montanah is no where near crawling and still has no teeth
i am trying to catch upon the posts
SalTheGal
11-05-2007, 20:03
Great News about Montanah Lesley:smiliedance: :smiliedance: She'll be a little chubba bubba before you know it.
Good evening all,
Just back from the funeral and it went really well. Very sad. his daughters were only 9 and 13. It was very sudden as well.
Re: VBAC, my OB has not ruled it out. Just said that we will see closer to the time to see what is best for me and the baby. I have also already started to have some pains in my groin like I did with Jordan which she is worried about, as that hospitalised me a few times with Jordan and it was all to do with his size and position. They didn't start until I was about 5 months with Jordan - this one has started earlier. Will wait and see. I love my OB and will do whatever she thinks is best for me and the bub. Even though I want a VBAC I am prepared for a C-section if need be.
Kimba, yeah on the sleep. Jordan had a good night as well. Makes a huge difference to you.
Georgia, Paree - how lovely!!! You will have a ball. Can I fit in your suitcase?
Jen, :hugs: to you. Hope everything gets better with your MIL. Your poor thing what a worry for you and kick up the bottom for your work people. :thumbsdown:
Michelle, I had just packed up my maternity clothes and are still in the garbage bags in the corner of my room. Now in the process of going through them again... It is good as I am PG over the same months so the clothes suit. I already look about 4 months PG my tummy is sticking out so much!
Well I am off to bed. Big day and need to catch some Z's.
Good sleep vibes to you all!
Lucy
Goodness all posting at once!!!
Sal, well done on the dinner party. What a feat!
Lesley, excellent news on the weight gain!
Am definately off now - catch you tomorrow.
Lucy
SalTheGal
11-05-2007, 20:08
Q- When do you stop having to burp bubs, and they do it on their own?????????:detective:
GeorgiaAnne
11-05-2007, 20:41
Sal - well done on your dinner party:chef:
re burping, sometimes when I sit Sophia up she just burps straight away and others I have to work at. That's not very helpful eh?:thumbsdown: Sorry lol
ourfirstbubba
11-05-2007, 21:44
hi guys
Sal, like you I have been busy cooking tonight...my beautiful SIL and her hubby and my brother came for dinner and they have not long left....Pussycat Dolls just finished and I will be off to bed soon...am knackered today!
Poos- yes, 3 or 4 a day and without fail always wakes up with a big explosion! We hear Natalia in the monitor and we giggle...so cute....
Question re Ergo carriers....what are they like? I took Natalia to Coles today in my BabyBjorn and came home with very sore shoulders...she is over 8kg now so need a carrier that is not going to hurt me....the sling was great when she was tiny and so was the BabyBjorn but today made me realise that I need something more...any comments would be appreciated!
Kimba and Sal- you guys sound a lot better today..Sal you are a sweetie.......love the new pic of Nedd...and no, your bubba is not behind.....all bubs are different and develop at their own pace......Natalia has no interest in standing..she has only been sitting up on her own for a few weeks..... but like your Nedd, she is just beautiful and doing great! If Natalia is anything like her Daddy, she won't be walking until she is 18 months old! She has his sweet, good natured temperament so I am glad she is taking after him!
Georgia- I took out my albums tonight and was showing my SIL my trip to Europe when I was 23.....I loved Paris....oh, have a fab time...I am assuming you bought the ergo to take with you...great idea...how long are you away for??
Michelle- I, like Sal had to read your post a few times and think who the other Michelle is.....I only had 2 champagnes tonight too!
Lesley- hope your petal Montanah gains some more weight and you arent stressing.....
well girls, sorry for no more personals but I am off to bed to read for a while then zzzzzzzzz
my beautiful man is taking Natalia Mothers Day shopping and for coffee tomorrow morning...bless him.....
sleep well and kisses to all of our beautiful bubbas
xo
Hi girls,
Just a super quick post I'm waiting for the washing machine to finish before I go to bed.
Update on little miss Lara ... after continuous screaming sessions from 9.30pm - 12.30am and 4am - 5.15am, I was positive that this was not the after affects of needles and pretty darn sure it wasn't her teeth either. So trotted off to see the dr this morning and my little poppet has a throat infection and is on antibiotics :( . She has been better today, but still not her usual bright self.
I promise I will be back on tomorrow night after our school shopping and day at the'G (I'm pumped...love Pies vs Blues matches). Oh and Sal I think I've converted dh to the Pies, he says he goes for the blues, but knows more about the Maggies and is even a Collingwood member :thumbsup:
Night girls. :hugs: to all of you with sick, restless, upset, grumpy bubs.
SalTheGal
12-05-2007, 06:38
Oh Sare :shame: to your DH, fancy calling himself a Carlton supporter if he thinks to even sneeze in the diretion of Collingwood :D
Carn the Blues!!!!!!!!!!:wizard:
sal: dont worry about nedd lack of crawling skills. kane doesnt crwal either and remember theres up to 4 weeks difference if not more between some oct bubs
re burping. i havent done it for ages. wat doesnt come up goes out down below
kristen>>>>please be careful wakeboarding if you think you maybe preg. if you are anything like me and have lots of stacks (more than standing up). i went not knowing i was preggers and it resulted in a early miscarriage
(kane was concieved the month after)
tc all. im off to a wedding today...yeah
Hello
I am feeling much better after working myself up again yesterday. Kayley seems to be playing etc normally just has a 'spastic hand' - I am feeling more confident she will grow out of it. She is not crawling and doesn't like to roll from back to front (did it a few times and doesn't want to go there anymore unless I help) but she doesn't like tummy time much. No where near pulling to stand herself but she can stand up with me pulling her arms up. She stands leaning on the back of the couch and watches the pets for a few minutes. I am thinking again about trying a walker although all the experts say no - has anyone got one adn what are your experiences??
LOL about the footy supporters. I used to be a bit of a Carlton supporter as a kid as my sister went for them and I liked the colours. I then grew into a Port Adelaide supporter (I know that is not going to win me any friends with this crowd!) but my hubby is a doggies supporter and I have to admit I have a very large soft spot for them now so I guess I support the both. I have agreed Kayley can be a doggies supporter as well.
These Ergo carriers sound interesting. Kayley loves being in the Baby Bjorn but she must be around 8.5kgs by now and it kills me if we are longer than about 10 - 15 mintues. But it is great having free hands and jsut holding her she is constantly slipping down!
Burping - I don't bother with Kayley anymore. Sometimes she burps sometimes she doesn't. Doesn't seem to bother her. I actually took the pillow out from under her mattress and she is sleeping flat now (for a day anyway) as the reflux does not appear to be a problem for her anymore (hopefully).
Teeth - Kayleys second top tooth is just about to burst. I can see it and it feels hard but I can't feel the sharpness yet. Sooo cute!
Lesley - yay on the weight gain! Kayley has actually been off her food the last day or so and I am not sure if it is because her teeth hurt or not. She only had about 4 spoons of breaky this morning and not much more for her meals yesterday. With the hand thing I have actually been thinking more about food. I have to admit I feed her mostly jar food but was thinking I shouldn't be but I am not really sure about how to cook a lot of baby foods from scratch (aprat from the root veges etc) - I thought it would be a lot easier when we get to mashing rather than puree soon. Has anyone got any tips/recipes etc?? I am especially unsure with the fruit side.
Sal/Maryanne - I am also starting to think as much as I don't want to I probably need to go back and do some work. I think being a SAHM is making me a bit paranoid!! All I do these days is look after Kayley it really takes over your whole life and probably getting out for a couple of days a week would not hurt me too much (I am going to cry when she goes to childcare though)!
Anyway I better run. kayley had been asleep since 9.30. A long sleep seems to be happening a bit in the mornings - yay - but probably wont last for much longer.
Best wishes to all of you.
GeorgiaAnne
12-05-2007, 10:52
Hi all,
Beck - Glad you're feeling a bit better about everything. The ergo carrier is great and is soo much more comfortable than bjorn. I got mine from Babies Galore.
Kristin - Any news yet??!!
Sare - Your mummy instinct is well developed picking up Lara's illness. I hope you get extra special cuddles tomorrow.
Mary - I'm just away for a week! So really quick but I think we would miss dh too much!
Yesterday I bought Sophia a Pigeon cup with a flexible straw rather than the sippy cup she just spillls and she loves it. No spilling or choking. Appparently they are good for bf bubs and sippy are good for bottlefed bubbas:detective: Gee, it's quite warm in Sydney today. I'm very bored of the 3 warm weather things that fit me so I would like winter to come or even a bfp so I can break out the pg clothes again lol
ourfirstbubba
12-05-2007, 12:30
hello girls
well I am having some me time on the couch while Natalia is asleep..hubby is watching coolingwood v carlton at his BIL's house ......have been shopping for Mothers day presents and am now relaxing as I have a headache and the Nurofen Plus hasn't kicked in yet! better soon.......
Sare- oh poor Lara.......hope the antibiotics kick in fast......you are like me..I always wash at night and then hang out in the morning.....
Beck- bless you....Kayley sounds absolutely fine! As for recipes etc, I dont use any jar stuff....I tried giving Natalia a jar of fruit and she spat it out...so what I do is grate either apple/pear and add this to Farex and some days she has this for lunch.....when you grate it it is mushy and tastes the same......or I might mix the fruit with baby yoghurt...other ideas for lunch: avocado and farex, steamed sweet potato and grated pear (nice combo), mashed banana with yoghurt or farex, or just steamed vegies( corn, potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, zucchini, peas)..I make up big batches and freeze them......for dinner, Natalia at the moment is having mashed vegies as above combined with chicken and baby pasta........again, we cooked a bib big pot and I havent cooked for a month.......theres some great books you can buy, one is just from the newsagents and its the Womens weekly baby and toddler cookbook.....
well, my parents and in-laws are just about home and no doubt will be here this afternoon..they are all so excited to see Natalia, you would think they have been away for months, not 10 days! bless them...
well my Nurofen has kicked in nicely.........
have a lovely Saturday girls and even though I am not into Aussie Rules.... "Carn the Blues"
ourfirstbubba
12-05-2007, 12:35
Georgia you are funny! my pg clothes are all packed away......but I hope you do get a BFP ! we are about two years away from a second bubba.......
oh by the way girls, I am going to become a civil celebrant so I can marry people and also do baby naming ceremonies.........have decided that I would really love this as I love love and people in love......and of course, love babies......
well bye again
Quick question for those of you whose bubs have had bronchiolitis - what were the symptoms and what was the treatment?
Jet has had a cough for a few days now (courtesy of DH hacking all over the place for 2 weeks and never covering his mouth when he coughs :banghead: :mad: ) but this afternoon it's gotten noticeably worse, sounds very chesty, and he can't get to sleep as he keeps coughing, poor bubba.
And he's been off his feeds today too, just won't drink - he latches on, then pulls off as if he can't breathe. hasn't had a BF since 5am and it's been really hard work to get any bottles into him all day - 130ml of EBM this morning and barely 90ml at lunchtime and 90ml at bedtime (which I know is nowhere near enough :no:). He won't eat anything except fruit and yoghurt, but I don't know if that's just teething-related. He doesn't seem to have a fever, but I'm keeping a close eye on him...
Of course these things always deteriorate on a Saturday afternoon when you can't whisk him off to your GP...I'm sitting here tossing up whether to take him to the Emergency Room or not? :confused: I just hate going in there and waiting for hours only to be told "there's nothing we can do, go home." Which would be even worse with a little tired sick baby on hand!
diesal444
12-05-2007, 18:00
Evening ladies .
Michelle - What a hoot, i was also wondering who was also named Michelle. Crack me up :laughing:
Rian - Love Love Love the clip. He is adorable!!!.
Kristin - Hope the move goes well. Glad your DH was calm about possilble BFP. 4 toothie pegs, Bella sure doesnt muck around does she....lol
Sal - No my bubba is not that advanced. As cute as it is i still like Darcy being wherever I put her!! Selfish mummy. She can take her time in being mobile as far as i am concerned......:yes:
I dont burb anymore, dunno why just stopped for some reason ????
Lesley - Glad Montanah is putting weight back on . What a relief..........
Mary - i did the same thing with Darcy in the carrier. I hadnt used it in a while and needless to say SHE HAS GROWN!!!..... ouch. my poor neck and shoulders. Lucky I am getting a massage tomorrow for mothers day...yay!!
Sare - So sorry to hear about Lara's throat infection. Hope the antibiotics work quick smart and she gets back to her usual jolly self.
Beck - cant help in regards to a walker, never even seen a kid in one to be honest. As far as foods are concerned I have become the baby food making machine. Darcy has been on solids for about a month and I have never had to buy jar or tin stuff.
I boil my apples and pears and just mash until smooth. i dont puree. Then i put in ice cube containers and freeze. The water that the fruits boiled in I then strain and dilute and darcy has that in her sippy cup. She not a fan of water at all and it saves me buying juice and this way I know whats in it...... I have done all vegies this way as well, although i steam the vegies as they get nice and soft. Next week we will try meat. I will get a big pot throw all vegies and cubes of meat and cook for ages. Then blend till smooth, but some chunks. Freeze in ice cube trays, then pop into labelled containers. Other fruit i give her as finger food. Rockmelon, watermelon, mango....any help??
Georgia - when will you be going to Paris??.. make sure you take loadsa pics....
nighty night ladies.......xxxxxxxxxooooooo
hi guys,
I've just had a lovely day. Ella only woke up at 12.45 and 5 this morning (very, very good for us!) then DP and I had a nice chat, during which he said he wouldn't mind trying for the next baby now(!!) and suggested that I get the jump on my wardrobe clearout by going shopping!
I wanted a new pair of jeans and a long dark coat in particular. And you wouldn't believe it but I found the perfect one of both, AND I've dropped a dress size!! Now Ella is asleep & DP is down getting us some Chinese for tea.
Mary-anne how cute is your new avatar!! I also mash food for Ella, not pureed, except for meat. She doesn't eat a huge amount, but that's ok as I want breastmilk to be the main game for a while yet. She's started eating mashed up bits of whatever we have now which is convenient, plus mashed fruit/veg out of the freezer when we have something she can't.
Got to go my tea's here... BBL for personals I hope!
SalTheGal
12-05-2007, 18:35
Evening all.
Another one who had a lovely day here.....I trundled off to watch DH play footy. It was such a beautiful day today I laid out the picnic rug and Nedd and I sat on the boundary line playing with toys and watching footy. And DH was one of the best so it was a worth while game to watch!
Nedd only slept a short time though when I took him for a walk in the pram over half time.....so he was very very tired tonight, down without a peep.
Kimba- When Nedd got bronchialitis it was a very barky cough, he sounded like a seal, and quite wheezy breathing. It wasn't that chesty though. He was very very unsettled, I spent a couple of night nursing him in my arms for most of the night, they only way to keep him calm. The GP's told me not to bother with a vaporiser- but I found it brilliant, really helped Nedd breath easier. If it is bronchialitis then there is nothing they can do anyway, so probably no point going to emergency unless he really starts to struggle with breathing.
This has some good info http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Croup_and_bronchiolitis?open
Poor him, and poor you :hugs: :hugs: ......it will end one day, won't it?!?!?
Beck- We have an "exersaucer" it is like a walker, but doesn't have wheels, instead it has a base plate which is bouncy. Nedd loves it, and "apparently" they are better than a walker cause they don't "walk" in it IYKWIM. Still we limit the amount of time he goes in it.....I tend to use it once I have exhausted all floor options, or if I am outside/in the shower etc etc
Sare- well you guys got home..........lucky win!! Can't believe we let it go after such a great lead at half time, would have been a great game to be at.:D
SalTheGal
12-05-2007, 18:38
mary anne is that a new avatar????? Darcy looks so cute in that pic!!!!:angel:
Hi girls,
I'm one happy little camper tonight...it was a great game to be at, the atmosphere with almost 78,000 people at the 'G was awesome, but best of all the Pies got up :smiliedance: (sorry Sal...dh wasn't too fussed, he really is a closet Collingwood supporter) Also went and had a look at the school... really overpriced. It charges between $5k and $10k a year for primary school (way too expensive, but wanted to see what it offered) and all the programs they offered were virtually the same as what we teach at my school for less than a tenth of the price :eek: Just they have more staff and smaller classes.
Lara's much better now. She's still not feeding great but she'll get there.
Sal - Sounds like you had a lovely day today. :fingerscrossed: Nedd sleeps well for you tonight.
Kimba - I hope Jet's ok. Can't help with bronciolitis, as neither of my girls have had it. Eloise used to refuse feeds when she had a normal cough too, so hopefully it's nothing too sinister that he has.
Sue - Hope you have a great time at the wedding. Did dp end up going with you after the brawl last weekend?
Bec - Well done on the shopping. It's great when you find exactly what you want and congrats on dropping a dress size.
Maryanne - I am so like you in not wanting Lara to move anytime soon, it's sooooo much easier when they are non-mobile, but I don't think she cares about what I want as she's already up on all fours rocking away. Good on you for all your food prep. I do vegies, but buy the tinned fruit and custard.
Mary - It's so nice that your parents and IL's get along so well. I bet Natalia was excited to see them too. Being a marriage celebrant would be a great job, always positive.
Georgia - Thanks for the tip about the straw cup, I waited till later to introduce one to Eloise, but might try Lara on one soon if it's easier for her.
Beck - I haven't used a walker before, but maybe go and visit baby bunting and have a chat to one of their sales people and they'd be able to tell you all the pros and cons of all the individual walkers.
I hope everyone else is well and that you all have a lovely Mothers' Day tomorrow with your families.
Quick question for those of you whose bubs have had bronchiolitis - what were the symptoms and what was the treatment?
Jet has had a cough for a few days now (courtesy of DH hacking all over the place for 2 weeks and never covering his mouth when he coughs :banghead: :mad: ) but this afternoon it's gotten noticeably worse, sounds very chesty, and he can't get to sleep as he keeps coughing, poor bubba.
And he's been off his feeds today too, just won't drink - he latches on, then pulls off as if he can't breathe. hasn't had a BF since 5am and it's been really hard work to get any bottles into him all day - 130ml of EBM this morning and barely 90ml at lunchtime and 90ml at bedtime (which I know is nowhere near enough :no:). He won't eat anything except fruit and yoghurt, but I don't know if that's just teething-related. He doesn't seem to have a fever, but I'm keeping a close eye on him...
Of course these things always deteriorate on a Saturday afternoon when you can't whisk him off to your GP...I'm sitting here tossing up whether to take him to the Emergency Room or not? :confused: I just hate going in there and waiting for hours only to be told "there's nothing we can do, go home." Which would be even worse with a little tired sick baby on hand!
Watch his breathing. Bronchiolitis presents with a very 'rattley' cough. You can hear a rattle when they breath and they have a very 'gunky' cough. The doctor said to watch Sam and make sure his breathing was OK. If he started having trouble feeding or breathing to go to hospital for oxygen. He had no fever and was generally happy, just couldn't sleep.
Evening all,
Sare- Sounds very $$$ for a school. Is it private or public? DD1 is just in my local public school which is also the one that myself and my brothers and sisters went to. Quite sentimental actually...lol. Oh sorry to hear about Laras throat infection. Dont you hate it when your little one is sick and they cant tell you whats wrong.??
Sal- Sounds like a really nice day you had. I could handle watching sexy fellas run around in shorts all day. My perfect weekend actually...lol. I sometimes still burp James if he wont finish his bottle or is being fussy. Otherwise we dont and he usually just lets it out continuosly all day. He thinks its funny to burp in ppls faces... typical boy...
Lucy- I dont think I have congratulated you yet on the new bubby :smiliedance: . Thats fantastic. How are you feeling?
Bec- You sound like you are being spoilt today. And another bubs :smiliedance: How exciting.
Diesal- Your new av is just gorgeous. His hair is so dark compaired to my little blondie ( I have no idea where James got blinde hair from :eek: )
Kimba- James has it atm and has been given antibiotics and nasal drops. I have a hanky with vicks on it underneath his sheet and have his vapouriser on in his room and he seems much better. James was still eating but his sleep has been terrible. It seems he would wake up when he couldnt breath. It is horrible I know. If you feel he should see a doc then take him. It cant hurt.
Mary- What a nice job that would be. Did you end up having a rest once the neurofen kicked in? I had some phenergan and have slept most of the day. I have 2 slings for James which I find some much more comfortable than my baby carrier and it means he can sit on my hip or lay down in front of me to sleep.
MummyG- I have a new sippy cup for James. It is a take and toss cup but the top of it looks like a booby :eek: He loves it. He now hates his regular sippy cup and crawls (hops) around the house with his booby cup hanging out of his mouth...lol
BECK- I have a walker for James and he only goes in it maybe 2-3 times a week. It is outside on the pavers and he runs around like a mad chook. I have heard they are bad for babies development as some babies are left in there most of the day but if you only use it now and again I cant see the problem with them.
Sue- How was the wedding love? I havent seen you on msn latley. Cant wait to catch up...
Lesley- How is Montanah going today? Is she feeling better? (not that she would tell you) lol
Oh so I think has covered nearly everyone.
I am still really spotty today but not as itchy as I am on meds which are really helping. I am so bummed about not being able to go to work the other night. I hope I can go on tuesday.
James has been @ the docs today with difficulty breathing and being really unsettled and out of wack so we got some antibiotics and nasal drop and he seems a bit better so far.
He was awake up until 1 am this morning because he couldt breath properly so we sat up watching letterman. Little terro loved it and wouldt sleep til I turned it off....lol
Ok so I am sure there is a character limit to a post, so I better head off. I hope you all have a good night and a great mothersday tomorrow...
ourfirstbubba
12-05-2007, 22:30
hello girls
hope all is well...just a quick one while I finish my Chai tea....have been chatting to a friend on the phone who is 9 weeks away from having her second baby....her eldest son is 16 years old so she says its like being a first time Mum again...so excited for her......
the Nurofen definetely kicked in this afternoon so I did get the chance to relax a little which was nice........
Kimba oh sweetie, :hugs: to you and Jet......hope its nothing serious........
Mary-anne you are the baby food making machine! Im a close second I think.....I am not against jar or tin food but prefer to use these only in emergencies...like tonight when we went to the freezer to defrost Natalias dinner and there was none left :eek: lucky Coles is just down the road, so I did the mad dash down there, ran to the baby food aisle and was dumbstruck...so much stuff, very confusing...much prefer my own food, but hey, Natalia ate it.....will do another big cook up on Monday.......how does Darcy go with finger food? will have to try this but am worried about choking........
Bec go girl! fab news about the weight loss and hubby planning another bubba.....how lovely....I love Chinese food too....honey chicken.....
Sal you sound much happier...what a nice day...love doing that with Natalia..just laying on a rug together and looking up at the clouds and playing with her hair :angel: have a great day tomorrow sweetie...we have an "exersaucer" too, although I didnt know thats what they were called.....ours has a seat that we pop bub into and she can twirl around and theres different activity type things...she loves it, but we only put her in it for 5 mins at a time.......
Sare I thought of you today...my hubbys BIL loves Carlton so he was shattered today......glad cute Lara is getting better......and yes, my parents and IL's are so sweet together...they got back today and were at our house before they went home to unpack..they just couldnt wait to see Natalia...and between my Mum and MIL Natalia has about 5 new winter outfits...they went to Moree but still managed to go shopping to Target for clothes for Natalia..bless them..we are so lucky...
Rian glad you feel better..Phenergan is strong stuff...my hubby took it once and he slept for about 18 hours straight :eek:
well girls, I am off to sleep
hope you all have a beautiful Mothers Day tomorrow.....when you hear about so many women who can't have children I think we are so so lucky....kisses to all of our beautiful babies
xo
GeorgiaAnne
13-05-2007, 07:53
Happy Mothers Day everyone:hugs: :party:
Happy mother's Day to you all! Have a wonderful day!
Lucy and Jordan
sorry cant remember who asked about a walker but i love kanes (and so does he) . just have it at a height that they dont walk on tip toed. my friend used one with her daughter and she walked by 10 months. dont worry bout everything you hear. gotta fly. 2 bbqs today
xxx to all
btw wedding was great
SalTheGal
13-05-2007, 10:02
Happy Mothers Day!!!
:wizard:
:hugs: Hope everyone has a wonderful day, especially all the first time mummies!!!!:hugs:
Happy Mothers Day :D
So what did everyone get???
I told Olivia I wanted a new sheet set or a pot-plant, but she just looked at me blankly and blew a snot-bubble! So, I had to tell DH, and he made me go with him to pick a sheet set yesterday. OMG he frustrates me sometimes - he didn't like any of the ones I did, so I got a sheet set for mothers day that DH liked, lol. Men huh?
~Kristin~
13-05-2007, 15:02
:party: Happy Mothers Day!:party:
Poor DP felt terrible, he forgot to wish me a Happy Mothers Day with us being so busy packing and all ready for the move tomorrow.
So he dashed out, bought croissants, ham and yummy jarlsberg cheese and made me breakfast. He did say he would give me a set of keys to a house tomorrow, so I guess that counts:p !
Other than that, we're too busy to really celebrate my first mothers day.
I hope you all had a lovely day!!!
diesal444
13-05-2007, 16:01
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LADIES
Hope everyone has a terrific day!!:smiliedance:
Hi yummy mummies
I hope everyone is having a great mothers day.
I got some really nice gifts and cards and got brekky in bed which I couldnt eat because of chicken pox in my throat :barf: but its the thought that counts.
I will check in with everyone later... Nighty night.
Happy Mothers Day.
I got breaky in bed, which was nice, and Cold Feet Series 4 on DVD.
We didn't end up going to the zoo, it was too late after Mass and an impromtu call to the chemist (we now think Lara has hand, foot and mouth disease). We went to Bimbimbie Wildlife Park. We've been there before but Eloise was a bit too young, this time she loved it. They have farm animals and native animals, most of which you can pat and feed. It was a great day. If you're ever out near Emerald, I'd highly recommend it. It only costs $10 per adult and $7 per child.
I hope you all had a lovely day too.
hey Girls
I have been out all day. Played hockey and lost. Got some chockies and will be getting some earrings for mothers day (DH was too scared to choose them himself but we didn't get a chance to go shopping today).
Been out for a beautiful tea but my little girl was grumbly so it was take away dessert. She has been good going to hockey yesterday (for DH's and another game) and today plus shopping and tea and her second top tooth is coming and she slept terribly last night (mumma tired)! Oh I also got an hour sleep in - that was about ituntil I had to get up to feed!
Bought a whole heap for fruit and veges today so I can do a cook up tomorrow!! Kaylye has been off her food almost completely last 2 days bit did a good poo today finally rather then her little pellety ones so I wonder if that is why (otherwise it may be the sore gums.
Well I better run so I can have aglass of bubbly on the couch with DH before going to bed!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU ALL!
ourfirstbubba
13-05-2007, 21:21
Happy Mothers Day girls!!!!!!! hope you all got spoilt, lots of cuddles and kisses from our beautiful bubbas...
had a beautiful day.....so nice when my hubby bought Natalia into bed with us for a cuddle and to open my cards and present which Natalia picked of course...fluffy pink slippers and an even fluffier bath robe.....so nice.....we then went to the beach for a walk and a coffee and monkey pants had a sleep, then to my Mum and Dads for lunch and my IL's for afternoon tea.....
feel very very blessed today......
good night sleep to you all
xo
Doh! The family came to visit yesterday and taught Abbey that crawling was more useful and fun than she thought, and now I can't keep her in one area. "Too busy to stay still Mummy, I'm off to suck your shoes!"
Hopefully it means she will get worn out and sleep better at least.
Speaking of sleep, have made minor progress I guess. She had a long nap yesterday morning, but I think it was more to do with not sleeping enough at night, but she did wake up after 40 minutes and resettle herself back to sleep which was very good to see. Still rocking and dancing for ages and struggling against me, smacking my chest in frustration that she's sleepy and doesnt want to be, but Ive been putting her in her cot slightly less asleep than previously and trying to get her to transition herself. It alwys involves me picking her up again soon but its the thought that counts. One day she may surprise me! :fingerscrossed:
If she's in my bed she will actively try to put herself to sleep but she jut cant manage it. She does body rocking, leg tapping, squirming, rubs her face into blankies, and after each movement lies still for around 30 seconds and closes her eyes. Trouble is she ends up waking herself up instead of sleeping! Bum patts, back rubs and singing have no effect.
Glad you all had a good Mother's Day. I bought myself a few housekeepy things, and a copy of Brain Training for my Nintendo. All I have to do now is get the Nintendo back from my ex and then i can play.:rolleyes:
Pam - Make DH responsible for washing these sheets, say they are 'his' sheets everytime the bed needs making.
Rian - Pox in your throat? Ew! Is it itchy, that would be horrible. All i remember of chicken pox is having itchies on my hoohoo and not being allowed to scratch it (which i thought was very unfair, considering all the boys in the house got to scratch theirs)
Sare - sounds like you had a wonderful day, im jealous!
kristin5
14-05-2007, 10:59
Beck, I bought a walker for Ryley and he loves it. After being lectured about it by a friend, I asked the MCHN and whilst she said that generally they aren't very good (and have been banned in the USA), as long as you use it sparingly (ie. not all day long!) it is fine. She also said that for Ryley in particular, it was a good idea to get it, as because of his surgeries, he won't lie on his tummy, and I don't want him lying on his back all day either, because of flat head, so to put him upright for a little while is ok. Also, he loves to stand, so it is good for that too (and may help him walk that little bit sooner).
I got his at Toys R Us and it has a little bench at the front with toys on it, and then I give him his rattles and football as well and he plays happily while I have a shower amd just potter about. He only seems to move backwards in it at the moment - hasn't quite got the hang of it yet (and maybe he never will as I don't leave him in it for very long stretches). It is the Safety 1st brand.
To be honest, I am sick of people telling me that everything is a 'no-no' - I had a walker when I was little and I am fine now (and started walking at 9 months). If you think it is a good idea for Kayley, then go for it (sounds like you are planning on buying it for similar reasons to me). She also likes the Jolly Jumper doesn't she? Ryley absolutely adores his!
Everything in moderation is fine.
oooohhh, I feel terrible. Ella is teething again & I'm not sure, it might be combining with separation anxiety. But just then she grizzled all through lunch & when I gave her to DP so I could go back to work, she burst into heartbroken sobs, which followed me all the way out to the car!
I've never felt this terrible going back to work. :gloomy:
diesal444
14-05-2007, 12:48
Hi everyone :wave:
Well I hope everyone had a great mothers day. I know I did. Got breakfast made for me, went and got a shoulder and neck massage. Then we all went shopping and I bought myself a gorgeous top. DP hates shopping but he didnt complain once and never gave the hurry on. Had a nice lunch together, came home and Darcy and I went to bed and had a nanna nap for 1 1/2 hours. MIL came round for dinner so all in all it was a FANTASTIC day :smiliedance:
Sare - I love wildlife parks. Cant wait till Darc is old enough to really enjoy them too. Great pics too!!
Beck - I am doing a big cook up tomorrow as well. I will do one beef and vegies and one chicken and vegies.
Anyone know what the best cut of beef to use???
I spose chicken thighs or breasts is ok??
Mary - Love love pink fluffy slippers!!.. Over the years I have bought my mum probably 10 pairs of slippers. Sounds like you had a lovely day too..!!!
Michelle - Abbey sounds seriously cheeky. Darcy rubs her face into blankies too when she is ready for sleep.
Kristin - I use a Jolly Jumoer for Darcy as well. Only thing is I forget I have it so she only gets to be in it once a week or so. She loves it too!!!
Bec - I get the lip and huffing and puffing when Darcy doesnt remember someone, then holds on to me for dear life. She used to smile at everyone, now she stares them down, obviously unimpressed by them. I am dreading that happeneing when I go back to work.
Ok ladies. Miss Dimples is waking up. Have a lovely day all... xxxooo:hugs:
well i got spoilt off mil. got nice pjs and a silver locket which is also a little watch in it
ikis...you think your sheets where bad. my dp is pathetic. he went to get me a present he had thought id like. well the shop didnt have it so he proceeded to buy a ps2 controller and 3 war games for it. now i dont even play the playstation:banghead:
ok minor vent. i have a girlfriend i grew up with but since i moved 10 yrs ago ive seen her twice. well she was getting married the first week in june so b4 she paid for my place or made invitations etc i told her i wouldnt make it as its in syd and just after kane sees specialist so we arent sure wat specialist is going to say. she asked if she could still send me an inbvite??? i said ok but it would save you money if you didnt. anyway i texted her i might be late sending present down as doctors are costing us a fortune this month. no reply. afew days later i got a messahge "can i send down an inabillity card so they can put it in the album?" now i told her i wasnt coming so sounds silly but i got 1 anyway.
well feelin bad i looked for a gift today. not seeing her for yrs i got know idea of her tastes so i rang and asked wat she would like. she told me a doona cover or electric blankret. now considering a)im not going and told her early enough b) have to pay for postage as well and c) she knows we are short this month cause of kanes specialists does this sound a bit over the top? maybe im just not up to wedding ettiquette but be fcked if im spending that much on her
ok vent over
off to drag jake out of the kitchen. he is always starving to death just b4 dinner
tc all
Happy Belated Mother's Day everyone!
Didn't get a chance to log on yesterday as we went out to buy my nephew a 1st bday present :rolleyes:, then had an impromptu picnic lunch down by the river, then took Jet to the doc, who said it's not bronchialitis but just a cold (we're still keeping an eye on it though as he's really off his feeds, and I think it's coz he can't breathe).
My Mother's Day wasn't as disappointing as I thought (DH is chronically terrible with special events so I've learned not to expect anything!). Mainly because Jet slept pretty well the night before (only woke 3 times), and I got to sleep in till 8! :smiliedance: No breakfast in bed for me, but DH went and got me some of my favourite Greek pastries for a late brekkie, once I was up. (Well actually he asked me what I'd like, so I told him LOL.) Jet got me some nice silver and diamond heart earrings which I had oh-so-subtly pointed out to DH 2 weeks before ('look honey that'd be a great mothers day present' :laughing:), and DH got me a potted cyclamen, which I hope I can keep alive!
Jet topped off a nice Mother's Day by sleeping really well last night :yelclap: he only woke at 10.15, 3.15 and 6am. I really hope he's settling back down now that both his teeth are through...
We had a nice day today too, we went and had our photo shoot for Jet to go in the Pride of the Nation book, and got some family shots done while we were at it. Apart from shooting me on my 'bad' side (I forgot about it until it was too late!) the photos look pretty good. Now the tricky thing will be not spending a fortune on buying the lot! LOL. They're all in black and white though, which is a bit of a shame, I wouldn't have minded some colour...she didn't even ask us first, so I assumed she'd do both!
Had a ECHN appt today and Jet's now hit the 10kg mark although he apparently hasn't grown in length since last month, but that's probably just the way the different nurses measure him. Still no idea what's causing his face rash, ringworm has been ruled out after trying an antifungal (it doesn't look like ringworm any more anyway). So, next step might be allergy testing...there's no allergies in either of our families though so I really hope it's not. Otherwise i'll feel guilty forever for giving him formula topups and starting him on solids a couple of weeks early!
Speaking of the devil he just woke up so I'll BBL for personals...
ourfirstbubba
14-05-2007, 18:57
hello girls
hope you are all feeling well......we are doing great.....did a big cook up this morning, then we went to Gymbaroo and it was fantastic, then we went straight to the clinic for Natalias 6-8 month check....nurse told me to give myself a pat on the shoulder :yelclap: and that Natalia is doing great.....she is now nearly 8kg......
poor munchkin was exhausted after all this and basically had her bottle and then had her afternoon sleep.......
one question- do you guys give bubs finger food...the nurse today told me that in a few weeks when Natalia is 8 months old that I should be giving her food to eat herself.....how do you get over the worry of bubs choking? also, at the moment, all of Natalias food is lumpy but mashed all together, so the chicken is mixed in with all the vegies....when do you start giving vegies individually? hope I am making sense.:ecomcity:
so nice to hear that you all had lovely Mothers Day, it was very special I agree......
Michelle- at least Abbey is learning to self settle.....this is the biggest hurdle and I am sure her sleeping will improve......
Bec- :hugs: to you and Ella.....real tears break my heart into a million pieces.....
Mary-anne- your day yesterday sounds fab....I am so in need of a massage.....hubby is always telling me to book one in ..must get one soon, they help with my migraines...
Sue- :shame: to your friend...I think that considering that you arent going to the wedding you shouldnt feel that you have to buy a gift that expensive....people amaze me.....
Kimba- bless Jet....hope your little man is on the mend......what Greek pastries do you like? shame you live in Sydney, my Mum makes the best Greek sweets and my friends are always getting plates of them....her baklava is to die for...yum........
well my sweets, I am going to have a Chai tea with my hubby and then read in bed...kisses to all of our bubbas..
xo
SalTheGal
14-05-2007, 19:04
evening all.
glad to hear you had lovely mothers days!
Mine started a little bit shaky........my two requests were
a] A sleep in, no interruptions till 9am
b] A new pair of GOOD quality moccasins
so I got
a] DH brought Nedd in at 7.30am to wish me happy mothers day and give me my gift
b] a cr@ppy (cr@ppy) pair of moccies that are synthetic and cost $15
I know it probably doesn't sound like a big deal, but I was really upset..........it's not that hard when I spelt it out is it?!?!? Men huh.
Anyhow, after a few tears (and a bit of a tanty) I got a sheepish apology, and acknowledged that he did try........so the rest of our day was much better.
And apparently (I missed it of course) DH and SIL heard him say mum mum, so that was a nice mothers day gift.
Went out for lunch with DH's sister, and watched a DVD (Pursuit of Happyness- highly reccommend) in the arvo, whilst DH gave me a divine head massage.
Kimba- glad to hear Jet is behaving for you, hopefully all will be ok till the next round of teeth:rolleyes: , my DH is also terrible at special occasions (as per above) so I am glad yours came through for you!
Sue- Yeah that sounds like a tough one.......I did request cards from important people to put in my album too so I can kinda understand that one, as for the gift, I would head to Target, they have some great quilt covers at very reasonable prices- but skip the electric blanket, thats a bit of overkill I think!
Mary-Anne- your mothers day sounds LOVELY!!
Bec- yep I am dreading when Nedd does this, so far he doesn't even notice I am gone, which whilst it disapoints me, is alot easier to cope with than a heartbroken bub.......
Kristin- I so agree with the whole no-no thing........it gets very tired after a while!
Michelle- Hope Abbey doesn't get into too much mischief now she is mobile:p
Sare, Mary, Beck- you all sound like you had lovely relaxing (except for the hockey) m.days, so glad to hear it!
I have a full on week this week, lots of long trips out of town, and in syd overnight thurs, I will miss my little munchkin very very much:crying:
He is SO close to crawling, really trying to get the whole thing co-ordinated, and I am worried I will miss it, he better hold off till next week, little rascal.
Night all, sleep SOUNDLY little bubbies...........
Kimba - might be something a steroid cream can clear? Like Egocort or something. Might just be contact dermatitis or something?
Hi everyone,
Really quick one, I have just listed another few things on Ebay & want to get to bed as Ella has been sleeping badly the last few nights.
I had a lovely mum's day. Ella bought me a new robe in soft soft pink with hearts on it and a very cute piglet card. It was a great weekend in all (even with the no sleep!)
Kimba is the rash just under his chin? Ella had this when she was drooling heaps a couple of weeks ago. The antifungal didn't work, but I tried a mild cort cream (dermaid) and that worked, it's so much better. Mum called it a "dribble rash" & said it happens when they go through really drooly phases?
Really want to do more personals but I'm so tired... mabye I'll sneak on at work tomorrow.
:wave: for now & I hope I can chat soon!
hey all
i have read most or your posts hope everyone had a lovely mothers day i know mine was good
well i called the docs today to get montanahs test results and was told i had to come in she has a urinary tract infection not sure how long she has had it or the damage it has done going to call the pead tomorrow and get an appointment but doc has started her on medication until then so only time will tell
i got spoilt yesterday i got
slippers
2 pairs of jeans
3 cards
soap and a face washer
candles
photo frame
pinks album tour edition
head towel
powder
a mums are great poem
a bath run for me
and bacon eggs and toast
wow
the kids made the cards and bought some stuff from school
take care all
lesley
Eveving all. Just wanted to pop on and say it sounds like everyone had a great weekend even if you did get fake sheep shoes (Sal)...lol
Lesley- I cant remeber if I read a past post of yours in regards to Montana but what make you think something was wrong? I hope the medication clears her up soon :hugs:
Bec- Sending some sleep vibes your way. I will be wondering what your up to tonight when James has me up again.
Sal- I download "The Pursuit of Happyness" today and am looking forward to watching it tomorrow. I seen Will Smith on Oprah and just new I had to see it.
To everyone else with sleepless nights and sick bubs, I am sending you healing and phenergan dust your way....lol
James has been a poo head today but I got over and then so did he. He has been crawling around like a carpet grub all day leaving his crumbs and dribble everywhere so I better go Vacuum and mop.
Good night :wave:
ETA ANOTHER VIDEO OF JAMES (http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/rian083/?action=view¤t=babyandstash031.flv)
GeorgiaAnne
14-05-2007, 21:00
Hiya,
I've had a crappy day and have nothing nice to say.
re: My mothers day was about the same Sal. My dh went to bed at 4am so of course no sleep in for me:banghead: but we did go out for a nice lunch. Sophia decided that she didn't want to sleep all day until 7:30 and then 5 minutes later decided she didn't want a brother or sister;)
Rian - How cute is James! Hope you're feeling better?
Lesley - Sounds like you were really spoilt. I'm glad you know what's going on with Montanah and I hope the meds work for her.
Mary - Yay for Natalia and you. You're such a gorgeous mummy, she is very lucky:hugs:
Kimba - Bravo to your dh coming through with the goods, what a lovely day you had. And earrings! You lucky duck.
Bec - I hope Ella has a good night for you. I don't know how you work on the sleep you get, you must be very strong!
Oh sorry, my angel is stirring/teething so i'll bbl for the rest of my personals!
Hi guys,
Well Ella decided to be up for the day at 5.30 this morning so at least I have time to be on the computer. Still feel guiltily like I should be listing more clothes though!
Georgia, new username! What prompted that? (your name is very pretty btw) Work is a pretty good job in that I can loosely work my own hours, and I set my own tasks etc, so if I need to come in an hour late, spend a day doing easier stuff etc, then nobody cares. Also you kind of get used to the fuzzy head feeling! Sorry you had a crappy day. Baby related or otherwise?
Hey Rian, not such a bad night, she's taking 40mins to feed/settle but she was only up 3 times so that's not too bad. How was James? & how are you feeling?
Lesley - so that's one good reason to have lots of kids hey - the mother's day haul! :laughing: Poor little Montanah though. Hope she is ok & no damage.
Sal - yeah I was hoping DP would give me a sleep in as I gave Ella to him at 5.30 & said "I need some sleep!" but no he went & got my pressie at 6. But there was a reason - the card had Piglet on it & he wanted to give it to me while Ella was still in her Piglet pyjamas! So cute. Pooh about the moccs though. I could send you a pair of DP's shearing shoes (they are genuine lanolised moccasins) tee hee. (for those who don't know most shearers wear these funny shoes called moccasins for work they are gathered at the toe & look like elf shoes! Just thought that might require explanation...)
Mary - I gave Ella some mushy steamed veg in whole pieces the other day - she mouthed a piece for a while then choked... I don't think I'll ever be ready to give her finger food! Not sure when you're supposed to? I have given her grated carrot & apple though & she loved that. She also gets to feed herself with the spoon for the last few mouthfulls.
Sue - score from the MIL - that sounds really nice. I have bought doona covers from Target before for $20, but like you said postage is expensive. Not the most considerate of gift requests, but she might just be really excited about the wedding rather than being inconsiderate?
mary-ann how nice was your Sunday!! Ella has never turned it on that much before, I think she was just tired & a bit miserable from the teeth.
Well that marathon post might do for now!
Morning Ladies,
Bec and Georgia, I am feeling a bit better thanks. I now have a snotty nose yay for me. I have to work tonight and my spots on my face are horrible but thats life. Thank god for makeup.
Bec, glad last night was better. James has been a terror to settle latley becuase he doesnt have a dummy anymore (since about 4 months old) and he normally sucks his thimb but he knows now that his teeth are sharp...lol
Georgia, I hope mothersday next year is better. :hugs:
Ok well I have to get the munchkins off to school so will catch up soon :wave:
P.s Bec, wot sort of clothes are you selling?
diesal444
15-05-2007, 08:18
Mornin ladies......:wave:
Sue - You sure got spoilt from your MIL. Lucky duck. I not 100% sure on wedding ettiquitte either. I would send down a voucher and that way she can pick the cover she likes. And that way you dont have to pay for postage. I know it sounds impersonal, but seeing as though your not going anyway I dont think it matters. I can't believe she requested ANYTHING to be honest.....
Kimba - I would be very impressed too with my DP if I got earings and flowers. Sounds like you had a great day. Sometimes men can really surprise us.
Mary - I give Darcy pieces of fruit like watermelon and rockmelon etc to suck/gum on. Might wait till she is 7 months before tryng soft cooked vegies. She loves to hold it herself. I just make sure I am sitting in front of her just in case. Helps with the pincer grip I was told.
Sal - Men sh!t me sometimes. They have little or no thought process sometimes. Poo about the hectic week ahead at work. For some reason I hated that movie, couldnt get into it at all. Yay on Nedd almost crawling and you were just saying last week how he was no where near crawling. Isnt it amazing how much they develop in such a short space of time.
Lesley - Poor Montanah, I hope the UTI clears up soon. :smiliedance: on all those pressies.
Rian - How cute is James on the tipper. So so cute. I think thats why my DP wanted a boy so he could play trucks. Well maybe next time, although I would secretly love another girl.
Georgia - :laughing: on Sophia not wanting another sibling... cracked me up!!!
Bec - Love the vision of Ella in piglet PJ's , how cute. Sounds like your job is ideal. Wish I had a flexible job like that.
Speaking of work I have decided to go back around the middle of July. I have done some serious working out of my roster and I have a 3am start on christmas day which is pooey but as least I get to spend lunch and dinner with my family. And a 3am start in Darcy's birthday, Definitly not going to work that day :no: .....ok I better go as I am getting depressed about going back to work. Taking Darcy to get weighed etc this morning.
Have a great day everyone xxxooo
LOL ladies before you think my DH outdid himself I should probably point out that I was very upset and in tears on Saturday night because he'd forgotten it was Mother's Day the next day and had nothing planned and no card (I'm very big on cards). So the flowers and Greek pastries were a very last minute 'quick, find whichever shop is open' thing on Sunday morning, to make me feel better. The earrings he'd already bought after some very unsubtle hints from me, on our joint credit card so no surprise there and I probably paid for them myself anyway! LOL.
Anyway, it was all good...better than poor Sal's synthetic slippers! :hugs:
Re: face rash - yes we already tried Dermaid a couple of weeks ago (no improvement), and then Hydrozole (which is 1% hydrocortisone plus an antifungal) for 6 days and it did clear a little, but not as much as I'd expect with something that strong! I've resorted to putting Sudocrem on his face as a barrier cream because it seems to help, the rash gets more aggravated when he's playing and crawling and rubbing his face on things and the Sudocrem helps protect it a bit. Silly me should have asked GP for a referral to allergy testing, now we have to make another doctors appointment.
Sue - buy an ugly polyester doona cover from somewhere cheap (even Aldi sometimes has them, LOL) then put it into one of those $9 postage satchels.
Dammit I have a meeting - will BBS with rest of personals!
hi everyone
thank you all for your well wishes for montanah she has been a little more settled today after her 130am feed (1st in a long time ) but feeding better i got her in to the pead this Thursday so that's good fast but good
holca
we have know something was wrong for a long time now just with her slow weight gain poor eating and her weight losses as well but i don't know how she can have UTI coz its meant to sting them when they go to the toilet but she doesn't cry or anything
sorry i dont have time for personals i have been at the school all day and have heaps to do
i will try to come back later on
take care for now
Kimba - pooh meetings I have one tonight. I'm hoping I csan get Ella to sllep before I go!
Rian I'm selling heaps of my plus size clothes, the results of several wardrobe clearouts since having Ella! pm me if you want more details, i don't want to be doing too much promo on here!:D Ella takes a dummy sometimes, but if she's really upset it just makes her cry more...
Better go organise some tea for us all.
Hope everyone has a good night, esp. the sick mummies & babies.
ha ha i would buy a cheap doona cover but it has to be blue with white and green undertones...wtf, talk about picky. it just erks me that i went to a wedding on the weekend of a lovely couple who own nothing and are struggling to raise 2 kids under 2, but asked that no one buy them anything as it was the company of guests they were after. it just seems its all about the gifts these days for some people
Sue - I would still find the cheapest ugliest tackiest blue/white/green doona cover you can find LOL. Some people are just unbelieveable!
Lesley - glad that they've finally figured out what's wrong with poor Montanah what a shame they didn't test for UTI earlier!? but at least you have a paed appt really quickly which is good. I hope she's on the mend soon, she's such a little sweetheart.
Bec - I wish my job was as flexible as yours. Nobody questions me about what time I arrive or anything, but I just feel pressured and like they're watching me IYKWIM. I hate asking for time off even though I've done 7 years worth of at least 5 hours a week of unpaid overtime! I just don't want to be there and I'm sure they can tell. Love the sound of Ella in Piglet PJs - can you show us a pic???
Mary Anne - yuck about going to work in July - I feel for you. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on let me know! I'm so relieved that Jet's 1st bday is on a Saturday this year (phew).
Rian - hope you're feeling better hun! Those videos of James are so cute. I was cracking up at the crawling one. I keep telling Jet that his bubhub cousin is much better at walking than he is!
Georgia - sorry you had a ****e day :hugs: but just think PARIS in a week or two!!! how exciting!!!
Sal - I'm sorry your Mother's Day was ****ty - I hope DH feels terrible and makes it up to you! Sounds like you have a full on week. Don't worry about missing anything with Nedd - I used to worry about that too, and then I decided that the 'first time' anything significant/ new happened would be the first time that I saw it. IYKWIM? I don't ask my carer if Jet's done anything new, for exactly that reason. I'd rather discover it for myself and be none the wiser.
Mary - with finger food - I give Jet ripe banana, rockmelon, watermelon - all soft squishy things. Mr Independent LOVES it and now he doesn't want to be fed from a spoon, he wants to do it himself :rolleyes: Every now and then he'll have a little gag on a lump, but it's just how they clear their throat. My ECHN said that soft stuff is fine, and just to steer clear of anything hard that could get lodged like apple, raw carrot, nuts, etc.
OK I'm going to have a glass of wine and pack Jet's daycare stuff for tomorrow, then fold some freshly washed nappies (so relaxing!) and see if there's anything worth watching on TV. Or I might just go to bed early! hmmm decisions...
GeorgiaAnne
15-05-2007, 18:42
Allo allo,
Kimba - Yay to a glass of wine. I've got a sore throat so a no booze day for me! re: finger food - I have tried it a few times but when she has put it in her mouth she just looks shocked and does nothing with it until I eventually remove it. I take that as she's not ready? What do you think? re: dh, at least he cared and tried. Maybe mother's day is not a thing where he grew up? (I'm sure my dh would like that excuse!)
Bec - Good on you for selling your clothes. I'm the opposite unfortunately and have grown out of everything. Every few months I clear out more stuff and give to the girls at work to fight over.
Sue - I can't believe your "friend" - what a nerve! :shame:
Lesley - I'm glad Montanah is a bit better today, i'm sure she will astound you over the next few weeks.
Mary- Anne - Gee, that's planning ahead with your roster. I would feel stressed out knowing when I had to work but I guess when I was working it was always AFD shifts.
re: my user name, just thought I wanted to be me iykwim?
I'd better go and make Miss her dinner and get her to bed so i'll bbl!
happybirthday happy 7 Months miss Sophia!
Georgia - with the finger food yeah maybe she's not ready? Maybe she needs to play with it a bit more and get used to the idea...Jet used to look a bit like that when I first gave him rice cereal at the very beginning.
But with the banana/ watermelon etc, as soon as I gave it to him the first time he grabbed it and shoved it in his mouth and even started chewing (and how he knew to do that, I have no idea! since he still gags on lumps in his spoon-fed food).
Maybe Jet's just a piglet :laughing:
This week though he won't eat anything but fruit and yogurt :shame: I hope this isn't the sign of a fussy eater to come (oh please no, not after all the months of being a bad sleeper, I couldn't cope with a fussy eater too...:fingerscrossed: )
Hello
Just a quick one from me to say I am still around! Had a few bad nights from the teeth but the second top one now looks ready to pop so hopefully that will be done soon. I think the other top ones follow on pretty quickly though - bugger!
Been into the city today. Went to my work and then had lunch with DH and then into Dh's work. kayley was pretty good given all the strangers and cuddles. She was exhausted though and fell asleep at 11.30 (first sleep for the day with too much going on) and it just took me an hour to get her to sleep before - I think she was just all hyped up!
Anyway I met with HR and said I only wanted to do 20 hours a week and would prefer a 2 day then a 3 day week. She seemed keen to help and said she would look into job share for my old job. Didn't really want to go back into that but they have split it into 2 jobs since I left so hopefully it can be done within normal hours. Spoke to DH and will give it a go and if it gets too hard will look elsewhere. So my return date is 6th August so I better start looking at my childcare options. I am still hoping to win powerball or tattslotto beforehand though!!
Welll I made myself proud yesterday doing a big cook up of fruit and veges. Froze heaps in ice cube trays and little containers. Kayley did a huge poo yesterday and seems to be eating a little bit again after going off it for 2 days so maybe that was the problem. I am not sure about the meat though - any tips???
Well I am buggered and better go - glad to hear most of you had a good mothers day.
Sorry I wrote this earlier thi safternoon just didn't post it!! Little dear is asleep now and went down easy tonight. Going to watch Australias next top model.
Cheers
ourfirstbubba
15-05-2007, 19:35
hello girls
my poor little munchkin has been pretty miserable today....her top teeth are just about through and she was not very happy today :gloomy:
my dear Mum came today and gave me a hand making meals for Natalia to freeze...we made a big pot of chicken, vegies and baby pasta and also one with lamb too.....we made enough for 40 meals :eek: but at least I dont have to cook for a while now....I do steamed vegies weekly for her lunch but thats not time consuming like today was.....
what do you guys give bubbas for lunch now that they are getting a bit older? I was just giving fruit or yoghurt, but am giving Natalia steamed vegies for lunch, then some fruit for afternoon or morning tea......
Sal oh sweetie, your hubby must have felt bad....glad he made up for it.....
Lesley sweetie, you did well for Mothers Day! glad that you have an appt for Montanah to see the paed........
Georgia he he he .....nothing like a crying baby to kill the mood......shame your hubby isnt going to Paris with you guys.......so romantic Paris is......thanks for the compliment love....dont feel gorgeous right now, my hair needs a wash and I need to shave my legs ....but Natalia loves me just the way I am!
Bec you are amazing...up at 5.30am and then off to work? you must be super organised....does your hubby do the housework for you? hope so....
Mary-anne July is still a while off.......will you work full time?
Kimba a wine sounds divine, shame it gives me a migraine ..... I was working for Centrelink before I did my DipEd in primary teaching and I felt the same way you do about your job......I hated it- felt very unappreciated both by management and customers......was very happy when I made the decision to leave.......would you look elsewhere for work? but I guess sometimes its better the devil you know ........Jet is so adorable, face rash and all
Sue is this chick for real? she has requested the colours she wants also...I would buy her the exact opposite of what she wants :p
when my hubby came home from work tonight (he had a late appt so was home at 7pm), Natalia gave him the biggest smile and giggle when he walked in the door....he said "she melts my heart" Valentine I fell in love with him all over again......
well I am off to wash my hair, shave my legs and paint my toenails........
sweet dreams girls and kisses to all of our bubbas
xo
Hi girls,
Just a quick one. I wanted to say hi and let you know that I have read all of your posts, just haven't had a chance to reply. Lara's been really unsettled since being sick and las decided that she no longer wants to put herself to sleep :banghead: . Hopefully she'll be back to herself soon.
Take care and I will try to get back on tomorrow for personals.
Night girls ...
GeorgiaAnne
15-05-2007, 20:24
Kimba - Thanks for the Birthday wishes, I only remembered about halfway through today:shame: I'll give it another go. She puts it in ok but then is lost from there so maybe in a few weeks. Sophia likes things one day and not the next also:confused: I guess we're the same with moods and dislikes.
Mary - Wow, 40 meals, you have been busy. Hope you've got your feet up tonight! It is lovely also watching my dh and Sophia together, they are just so in love and it makes me feel blessed to have such a beautiful familyValentine
Beck - Busy day for you! So does that mean you'll do 10 hour days? That's pretty full on. I love that they needed 2 people to do your job!
I've been procrastinating about some work so i'd best be off, ta ta, hope you all have a great sleep.
Hi everyone,
Wow yesterday was a long day. Didn't get home til 9.30, then Ella woke up at 11.30 & every two hours after that. Also DP was trying to get her to sleep for an hour & a half after I left... sad baby. We will try some panadol tonight for the poor munchkin. She is happily sitting on my lap clapping her hands atm though!
She's due for her piglet pj's tonight so I'll take a pic for you! Actually we just got a fancy new phone that can record things so I might even take some "footage" of her standing up to send to my sister.
Sare there seems to be a few bad sleepers ATM - maybe it's just a developmental phase?
Mary could you post or pm me your baby recipes - they sound like just the kind of thing I'm after! DP would wet himself laughing at me being called organised - yes he does all the housework, even fills up my bedside bottle of water for me Valentine . I feel like I spend all my "organising" energy to be efficient at work, as I'm completely hopeless & absent minded at home now!
Beck & Kimba, I've read that babies go off & on food, pretty normal. Kimba I occasionally feel bad about taking so much time off but when it comes down to it, I'm still meeting the terms of my contract ( & I bet there are plenty of public servants not working as hard as me!) Plus Ella is just my priority now so I'll wear a bit of feeling "work guilt" so I don't miss out on her.
Speaking of work - better go get dressed! 3 days of rain forecast this week :fingerscrossed:
diesal444
16-05-2007, 08:59
Mornin ladies........
Lesley - Glad that Montanah has been a little more settles today. great work on getting appoint. with pead so fast.
Sue - The gall of your friend to be so specific. I though gifts were special coz someone else picked them. Nothing like putting in your order though huh.....??
Kimba - I agree with you in regards to when I see Darcy do something, that will be the first time. Unless of course her daddy sees her. My mum will be looking after her when I go back to work, so I will tell my mum not to brag too much when she does something new. That will be hard seeing as though she is the proud Nanna....:laughing:
Beck - Kayley sounds like a social butterfly yesterday. Darcy is now doing the clinging and lip out thing with people she is not sure of. Good for you doing a big cook up. I am doing mine today. This time I am putting chicken in with all different veiges. Probably do a beef one on fri. I absolutely love making Darcy's meals, probably coz i dont have other kids or work at the moment. :laughing:
Mary - I will be going back full-time. It's a rotating roster so most weekends I will work. It will give DP some perfect time with his little girl on his own without me tellinh him how to do things.....:yes:
Sare - WE MISS YOU !!!... Sorry to hear Lara is not her happy self. Really hope she gets better soon!!
Georgia - Love your new name. Darcy woulda been called Georgia...... but..... someone is called that on IL's side. Totally NOT related to Darcy. Was told it probably wasnt a good idea........:mad:
Bec - Your hubby sounds like a real gem. Can't wait to see Ella in her piglet PJ's. Hope it rains where you are, we are so in need of it here also.
Well we had Darc's 6 month check. She is 7.8kg and 66cm long. At her 4 month check she didnt respond to the bell they ring. So of course I got worried and have been constantly testing her to see if she hears. Well again the was little reaction to the bell again. So my MCHN gave me a referral for a hearing assesment. I just rang to make appointment and i cant get in till 3rd AUGUST!!!!....... Bl00dy Bl00dy!!!!
I told my DP and of course he over-reacted and kept trying to startle her by yelling her name from across the room. What a d!ck!!! ....If she can hear, she probably thinks she is being yelled at for no reason...lol
I am not overly worried now coz I do less subtle things and I think she hears fine. But I guess its good to put both our minds at ease.
OK ladies , have a terrific day..........I am off to do the big cook up!!!!!!!!!!! xxx
ourfirstbubba
16-05-2007, 11:17
morning girls
well my little munchkin woke up this morning and her top left tooth has popped through! So yesterdays grizzles were definetely her teeth....the one next to it is just about through as well....how cute do teeth look?
I am waiting for her to wake up, she has been asleep since 11am, so should be any minute now......
Sare- hi love, was wondering how you were...big kiss to beautiful Lara...poor little munchkin...
Georgia- happy 7 months to Sophia! yes love, was knackered last night..but after a nice warm bath and a cup of Chai tea i was fine.....I am with you with feeling blessed, its lovely
Bec- ok love, heres the recipes.....read on if not interested guys!
Firstly , in separate pots I slowly boil the meat- for the lamb one I used lamb shanks (I used 4) and for the chicken one I used 1kg of chicken thigh fillets. Boil the meat first and then throw out the first water as its got all the yucky fat in the water. Then, put the meat back in clean water and slowly boil again with the vegies. The vegies I used are: potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, zucchini, squash, silverbeet, snow peas, green beans, frozen peas, creamed corn, celery. I also put into the pot an onion, bay leaf, parsley for taste. In another pot I boil some baby pasta. I slowly cook until the meat and vegies are well cooked, then I puree the meat well but leave the vegies a bit more lumpy. Add the baby pasta in and then I store in small containers! yummo, nice and fresh and healthy. pm me or post if any probs.....
ps Bec- glad your hubby helps you out! he sounds like a good man...
Mary-anne- Darcy sounds like she is doing great...with her hearing, I hope they can get to the bottom of it.....bless your hubby....yelling ?
well girls, I can hear Natalia stirring, best go get her lunch ready!
bbl
xo
Hi ladies,
Well my little man slept pretty well again last night, woke at 10, 3 and 5 and then sound asleep in my bed till I woke him at 7.15 to get him to daycare. I hate waking him when he looks so peaceful. As it turned out my stupid bus was 15 minutes late then ran even later so despite ME being to the bus stop on time, I got to work half an hour late this morning, grrr. In that time I could have let Jet sleep a bit more, or fed him his breakfast at home! And now I have to work back to make up the time tonight. Double GRRR. I really hate it when commuting eats time that I could spend with my son! :mad:
Still thinking of cutting back at work, just 30min to 1 hour a day. The difference is $200-400 a month which is why I was hesitant but if it means I have time to at least give Jet breakfast at home in the mornings, then maybe it's worth it. Especially if I can get my business up and running and make that money another way :fingerscrossed:
Quick question - anyone know where I can get good little containers for freezing and storing baby food? I've been using empty baby food jars but would rather plastic - just haven't found them small enough anywhere? I might just resort to the smallest ziplock bags?
Mary - hope Natalia isn't in too much pain from her teeth! For lunch Jet usually gets vegies or vegies and rice cereal, am thinking of occasionally adding a bit of meat in now, maybe some tuna, or lentils. Thanks so much for posting your recipes! sounds really yummy. I want do a cookup for Jet next Monday. I'd done it with fruit, but was putting it off for savoury foods till now, while I introduced different foods, since I didn't want to do a big cookup if he then refused to eat it. But now I'm going to be tough, he'll get what he's given! LOL. Might try beef instead of lamb though...when I gave him a jar with lamb in it, he looked at me like I was poisoning him! hahaha.
Mary-Anne - what little bell? Our ECH nurses never do that...must be different in different clinics! Hope that little Darcy's hearing is OK. LOL at your DH yelling her name, she must be thinking 'oh cr@p what have I done?'. Enjoy your cookup...
Bec - that was a long day, yuck. Poor little Ella sounds like she's got a bit of separation anxiety? very clever of her to be clapping her hands, Jet hasn't got that worked out yet (although he laughs when we do it!)
Georgia - LOL at procrastinating, I've been doing a bit of that this week, better pull my finger out...
Sare - did you end up finding out if it was Hand Foot Mouth disease or not? Poor Lara if it was, it made Jet so miserable when he had it. I hope that she feels better soon and settles down - Jet has been much more settled this week, now that his teeth are through and he's feeling a bit better.
Beck - 20 hours a week sounds great! 10 hour days are hard though...I agonised for ages over whether to try to put in 3 x 10 hour days or spread it over 4 days, and to be honest I'm glad it's 4 days, as much as I hate being away from Jet for that extra day, I don't know if I could handle 10 hour days right now. Mainly because I can't drop Jet to daycare any earlier than 7.30am and then he goes to bed at 6.30pm (at the latest), so if I was doing 10 hours, I wouldn't be there to put him to bed, and I'd hate that :( It's so hard working out what will work for you. Good luck with it!
Someone asked about my work and looking elsewhere...for me right now it's better the devil you know...at least they're letting me work reduced hours, and I don't know how easy it would be to find a new job working these hours for this money...plus we're in the middle of a company merger and I've been here 7 years so am just hanging around hoping for a redundancy payout! maybe some day LOL.
Hi All
I am changing my photo site so just wanted to post to see if it works!
No time for personals now except Georgia - I will only be doing 8 hour days. 2 one week then 3 the other. Just bought a powerball ticket though:fingerscrossed: !!
And Mary - what do you use to puree the meat with?? I think I am missing essential utensils! I was thinking of using the slow cooker to cook some stuff but I don't have a food processor or anything.
Hi girls,
I'm sorry I have been so slack, we've just been super busy here for the last few days and with Lara being off colour, I've been exhausted.
This morning I was out just after 9am (very early for me, I'm not an earlybird at all). We went to another open day and I can finally say we have chosen a school for the girls. We've applied, but have to wait until July for an interview to see if Eloise will be offered a place. :fingerscrossed: that she does. It looks like a great school, lots of resources, small class sizes and one of the best things about it is that it goes from 3yr old kinder right through to yr 12.
Lara slept much better last night, so hopefully she's over it all now. Although I now have a bit of a sore throat too, which is a pain. Better start gargling. Not sure if it was HFMD, it looked like it did in one of the medical books we have and she definitely had all the symptoms, but seeing that there's nothing that the dr could do for it, we thought we'd leave it to see if it got any worse (which it hasn't) before taking her to the drs again.
Enough about us...onto all of you...
Beck - Just checked out your photos, they're gorgeous. I especially love the one of Kayley in her bonds hoodie (I love bonds clothes too). Did you decide whether you are going to take Kayley to see a paed about her hand movements? How's it all going?
Kimba - re storing frozen food. I use a tupperware hamburger press which has little containers that tower on top of each other. I am pretty sure that decor do a package of small plastic containers for baby food which you should be able to get from the supermarket or KMart.
Mary - No wonder Natalia loves her food...that sounds delicious. Poor Lara is still on plain pureed vegies at the moment and still hating pretty much everything we offer...she'll get there one day. Yay on Natalia's tooth popping through. I hope the next one doesn't give her too much grief.
Mary-anne - Don't stress about Darcy's hearing, I remember that you said that she reacts to your dog barking and when you talk to her, so it's likely that she just hasn't wanted to do it for the MCHN. Darcy's growing faster than Lara. They used to be around the same weight, but Lara's only 7.1kg now. I'm guessing that she'll start to put on more when she starts eating real food properly.
Bec - I hope Ella's ok. It's not fun when they get so upset and there's nothing that you can do that really consoles them.
Georgia - when do you leave for Paris? Can't be long for you now. Happy 7 months for Sophia for yesterday.
Sue - What a pain of a friend. It's a bit rich being so specific about the present, especially because you are not going etc. I would be inclined to do what Mary-anne suggested and post a voucher so that she can chose it herself and you don't have to go over budget on the gift.
Lesley - I hope Montanah is on the mend. Poor little sausage must have been in so much pain, but at least you know what's been causing all her problems now.
Rian - I hope you are feeling better now. Chicken Pox is rotten.
Better dash, Lara has just woken and I have to feed her then vac (we're having our carpets cleaned tomorrow).
Take care girls...
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Anyway, I updated my webby with new comps, so for those who remember what it is, now you know. I really should make the newsletter and send that out, but once I've done the site itself I'm kinda burned out and really can't be bothered.
*note to self - learn how to advertise subliminally*
Guess what! For the past 3 days Abbey has had a 1.5 hour nap in the day as well as a 40 minute nap, and has slept for 2-3 hour block in the evening before i go to bed, allowing me some much needed ME time. I dont know if its NCSS having an effect, or she is just coming back to me after teething. She's starting to refuse my right breast again though, so maybe her top fangs are about to come through, and we can start it all over again.
My ex was here today for the first time in weeks, but still cant play with Abbey properly. She's more fun and interactive than ever before, how hard can it be to play peek-a-boo? Each visit I tell him what she's into and how to get the best out his time with her, but he completely ignores my advice and sits and watches her instead.
Really, who can't play baby games? Flap your hand in the air, hurrah, its a fabulous game!
re baby food. I am going to ask a really dumb question. What is baby pasta? is it just small pasta shapes or is it a special baby pasta?
I tried baby porridge with apricot but she thought it was horrible and so did i. I googled some baby recipes so will try them, and someone said something about a womans day recipe book too, will try and obtain.
Now that Abbey is eating more, its not so cheap to feed her jars or cans, doh! Wonder if i can use an impending house move as an excuse not to cook for her until we move. Because baby food is heavy....
Mary-anne - ive never had the bell test either, just the newborn test with the earcaps. I dont have a CHN but my gp just says "she hearing, and progressing normally", to which i say "yup", and then we go home. He's very thorough!
Im sure Darcy will be fine, you would have noticed by now if something was really wrong.Maybe she just doesnt like bells or being yelled at? But seriously, hearing loss of any degree isnt such a stigma now and im told most kids get the necessary treatment and training and dont miss out. Can understand how painful it will be to wait until August though, can you get in somewhere else?
Better get the washing from the dungeon before it gets dark and the skeletons come alive
Michelle
Michelle- Some dads are just clueless when it comes to babies. Dp ALWAYS gets me when he cant settle James. So now if he stirs in the middle of the night, I get him. Its not hard to check a few things then re settle him..
Sare- I hope your not coming down with anything too sinister. Start taking some garlic tabs now before it eventuates into anything more.
Beck- Going to check out the new pics in a minute. I already have the site up in a new page :thumbsup:
Kimba- A home business? Doing what? Glad to hear Jet slept better for you and such a shame about the public transport... :thumbsdown:
Ourfirstbubba- Definatly want some directions here for bubby food....
Oh poo, I wrote more but James deleted it :( BBL......
ourfirstbubba
16-05-2007, 20:09
hello beautiful girls and bubbas
we had pizza at my parents house tonight as its my brothers bday...Natalia was the star of the show, trying to crawl all over the lounge room floor and laughing and giggling...she is such a honey.........we got home at 8pm and she was asleep by 8.30pm.....:angel:
Kimba frustrating with the bus.....and I agree, I dont like having to wake Natalia if we need to be somewhere...she looks so peaceful and I feel bad......it was me who asked about your job and maybe looking elsewhere, but I can understand your thinking totally.....with the containers, what I do is buy those plastic ones that you normally get Chinese food in (the round ones)...I put in enough for one meal, and then I put a piece of Gladwrap and then put another serving in the cling wrap, so in effect, the container is holding 2 individual meals...hope that makes sense...it saves on room in the freezer...you can also buy some ones in the baby aisle but they are $9 for 6 so a bit pricey if like me you cook enough to feed 5 babies!
Beck75- hi love...I use a Bamix (sp?) to puree the meat and also some of the vegies that cant be fork mashed.....they are great and easier to clean than a food processor......
Sare- yay on finding a school for the girls....how is Lara today? ps what is hand foot and mouth diesease?
Michelle- thats great about Abbeys sleep.......and your ex sounds like he has not a clue...does he just sit and watch her? baby pasta is just small pasta..I got mine from the deli and its Italian pasta....but I think you could probably use really small pasta or risoni that you can buy from the supermarket too...the womens weekly book is called Babies and Toddlers good food and its from the newsagents...its great :thumbsup:
Rian- little James is so cute.........im more than happy to help with baby food.....I love cooking......
well girls, I really have to download all my photos from my digital camera...sometimes I just wish I could go back to my normal camera...remember how exciting it was to go and get your film developed????? but I do love my digital camera......just take way too many pictures!
sleep well girls
xo
GeorgiaAnne
16-05-2007, 20:51
Hiya
Mary - Ikwym about old cameras, I LOVE getting film back and I never seem to print any photos ffrom my camera:banghead:
Rian - Nice to see ya back more. Got a bit more time on your hands?
Michelle - lol about getting in trouble! I was wondering how long that would take.
Sare - Yay on the school, you must be pleased. Is it near your house? I'm glad Lara is feeling better and i'm with you on the sore throat etc. I feel like ****e.
Beck - clever you, i'm hopeless with computers. I'll :fingerscrossed: for your Powerball! I seem to have a bit of luck atm.
Kimba - Just another reason for me to hate bus drivers and cut them off *evil chuckle* Cut back on work and then you'll have to be successful with your business:yelclap:
Mary-anne - lol about your dh yelling! I think the babies like to taunt us sometimes, I think it was a three or four month check and the echn put Sophia on her tummy to check that she was raising her head (which she had done) but she decided not to and the echn gave me a bit of a talking to!
Bec - :fingerscrossed: for some rain around you.
Well, i'm tired and feeling a bit nauseous now from too much lemsip lol.
re: Paris, I leave on 27th yay! The only thing i'm concerned about is breastfeeding as apparently it is uncommon in France. I have no problem with plopping them out but I don't want any Frenchies tut-tutting in my face!
Hi Ladies,
Well my days of logging onto bubhub are few and far between now. My morning sickness has really kicked in now and take any opportunity I get to sleep or I head to Mums and she looks after Jordan for me while I have a rest. She is actually up here staying until Sunday to give me a hand. I just have to eat - hence the vegemite toast at 4am so I can go to bed!
Jordan is going well. I can't believe where time goes. He is heading towards 8 months. No food issues with this one - he officially eats more types of fruit and veg than his Dad! He even cries when he finishes as he wants more! Georgia, Jordan is similar with chinky stuff although the last week he is starting to get the idea. I can now give him a rusk without him shoving it down his throat and gagging. I used the last of the pureed food today so am going to mash it now.
Sue, how rude of your friend and the present. Tell her you'll give it to her when you see her next time. See how mch she wants it!
Sare, poor Lara. I hope she is starting to feel better.
Kimba, work... you poor thing. I am regretting mabe going back to work now as I think my heart is not in it. My boss is fantastic but the girl I am supposed to be job sharing with has been a real cow. Just can't be bothered.
Rian, you poor thing with the chicken pox. Ive had it twice in my life and it is not the most pleasant of viruses.
Lesley, so glad they have figured out what has been up with Montanah - poor love. When I get a UTI (which I used to get a lot of) it never stings to pee. My mum also gets them and (warning TMI) all she does is pee blood - no stinging either, so maybe she falls into that category. Once I start on anti=biotics it is cleared up in 24 hours.
Mary-Anne, did they do a hearing test in hospital? Jordan had to have one before he was discharged.
Well everyone else so sorry for not posting more personals but I am now going to try to sleep. The morning sickness feeling has gone as I think the toast has hit the tummy!
Hugs to your bubs
Lucy
Hi guys,
Lucy I hope you got back to sleep!
Big news here - dp has got me thinking so I told him yesterday I'm happy to let nature decide on the gap between babies! I don't have my AF back yet so who knows. I'm a bit excited at the prospect though!:smiliedance: surprisingly.
Still bad sleeping here, she's even crying a bit in her sleep, & panadol doesn't seem to make any difference. But she is SO cute during the day, she's decided that everything is funny so lots of giggles! & yesterday I had her in a dress and she was practising standing, so sweet she looked like a ballerina going up on her points.
georgia, I hope you feel better soon. I guess with Paris to look forward to tht would help things! I wouldn't worry about b/fing, you could consider yourself a global campaigner :laughing: or if it really worries you, a bit of day planning. Or you could just throw a wrap over her? (this never worked for us as Ella would just pull it off!)
Mary - mmmm pizza. Don't you love it when they charm everyone?
yikes I'm not watching the clock got to go!!
GeorgiaAnne
17-05-2007, 08:54
OOH BEC, how exciting. We're the same here but no af for me either. I never knew what that af acronym meant and I always thought the F had something to do with f ** k !
Late night Lucy - 4am!? That's a new record you might get the BubHub award for late night lurking if you keep that up! You're lucky to have your mum helping so much, what an angel.:hugs: When did ms stop with Jordan?
Good nights sleep last night although i'm still feeling a bit feverish. So far Sophia doesn't seem sick, so I really don't want her to get it. Anyhoo, off to work so i'll bbl
Hi All
Wow all these potential babies in the making!! I would love to stay off work and have another but DH is not too keep at this stage. I think he really only wants to have one. Anyway we will cross that bridge later on but not expecting and news here for some time!
Georgia/Mary - I am the opposite on the cameras. I never used to get around to getting films developed and used to hate the bad photos. I am digital all the way!
Sare - hope you feel better soon. Glad Lara appears to be on the mend. I have got a paed appointment but it is not until August so I have decided not to let it worry me too much for now. Kayley has been fantastic the last few days - really trying to communicate and do things so I haven't been too worried.
Mary-anne - I am sure all will go well with your hearing tests. Sometimes I talk to Kayley and she will be focused on something else and will not react at all but I know there is nothing wrong with her hearing as she jumps etc when not expecting a bang and stuff.
Bec - so cute about the dress. Kayley has had a few bad nights in the last week but her second top tooth popped yesterday so I hope she will be better for a bit now!
Lucy - bummer on the sickness. I don't envy you at all at the moment! But you should see the massive bruise I have on my arm from a stick on the weekend - must make you not miss hockey!
Michelle - I wil lhave to check out the website. Teeth are a real pain. Kayley is one of those babies who suffers from them too (my sisters kids had no reaction at all). Boo your ex - I think we can all understand why he is an ex!
As for food. Kayley is enjoying her mashed veges and apples with breaky. I bought some meat yesterday to try and cook. I am going to try and use the mouli thing. She is starting to eat properly again although not as much as she was a week ago.
Well I better run as Miss Muffett is awake and playing in her cot - can't leave her there forever!
Hey all,
Well my bus was on time today so I'm in a much better mood LOL. Jet slept pretty well last night (woke at 11.40, 2.40 and 6) and was so happy this morning when we got up, all grins and giggles, made it so hard to leave him - when he's cranky it's much easier!
Isn't it scary that some of our bubs are already almost 8 months! Time is just flying, our babies will be 1 soon :eek:
Beck - glad that Kayley's tooth is through, I hope she's a happy girl for you, for a while until the next tooth at least. Get yourself a Bamix they're the best invention ever!
Georgia - hope you feel better soon. LOL at your interpretation of AF! Get your boobs out for those Frenchies and be a proud Aussie boob-flapping Mama :D Seriously how about some of those BF tops with the flappy bit so that your bits are more covered?
Bec - I bet Ella looked so cute standing up in her dress. Yay for letting nature decide! I'm leaning towards that myself - my AF isn't back either and I'm thinking that maybe when it does return, I just won't bother going on the pill again, and see how we go...I suppose it just depends when it happens. DH isn't that keen for another so soon but if it happened he wouldn't really mind...I just worry about being able to afford maternity leave again, especially as next time I'd like to take the full 12 months off.
Lucy - you poor thing with MS. I hope it passes soon! How lucky to have your Mum close by to help you out. Lucky too that Jordan is a good eater, Jet has gotten a bit fussy and it's driving me nuts! At the moment he only likes his food COLD, not warmed up :rolleyes:
Mary - I used to love picking up my films too but at least with digital there are no bad photos any more LOL. I am really slack with getting them printed up though, and even the times I bother going to do it, the stupid Kodak kiosk thing at our nearest KMart is never working. I've used snapfish, quite easy but their prints aren't that good and you have to pay the postage too.
Michelle - yay on Abbey's sleep that's great! Your ex is just a twit isn't he? I've been looking for baby pasta but our Woolies is useless they don't have anything, not even risoni (which I love in soups). So this weekend when I do a cookup for Jet I'm going to use rice noodles chopped up/ mashed instead. Yum!
Rian - hope you're feeling better hun! My new business is an online store selling cloth nappies and accessories, baby gear, baby skincare, handknitted baby woollies, maybe some handpainted nursery decorations (canvases for babies rooms) and whatever else I can think of! I've got quite a few good suppliers lined up already so I just have to get the site launched and see how we go.
I don't know how successful it'll be, but hopefully I'll be able to make enough from it to cut back some time at my 'real' job...and if I can get it running well enough over the next 12 months, then it'll hopefully see me through my next lot of maternity leave :fingerscrossed:
Hi girls,
Sounds like I've got what you've got Georgia. Dh has taken today off work to look after the girls, which is lucky because I all I feel like doing is sleeping. He's actually taken Eloise up to the supermarket (Lara's asleep) to get me some lemonade and icecream (perfect food for when I feel cr@p) Then he's taking Lara to her Gymbaroo lesson later today. Hope you get over it soon Georgia.
Lucy - You poor thing. I hope the ms passes soon.
Beck - I'm with you on digital...I love it!!!! I take so many pictures and love the fact that I can get some good ones amongst all the rubbish ones, whereas I was more likely to get plenty of rubbish ones with film. Glad to hear that Kayley's back onto her food. Dh just fed Lara some rice cereal and she opened her mouth voluntarily for the first time :yelclap:
Bec - No AF back here either. Hope you get your :bfp: soon.
Mary - Natalia is such a little treasure. I wish Lara would be like her with sleeping...I guess i can't complain because Eloise was.
Michelle - Oh Oh you're in trouble...even your text has been deleted. Totally agree with you about how pwoplw can not know how to play with a baby...sad but there are people in my family who don't (IL side :laughing: )
Better go and curl up with my sudokus. Have a good day girls and bubbas
diesal444
17-05-2007, 15:17
Afternoon ladies...
Mary - yay on Natalia's other tooth popping through. i am like you with the cooking. I done a chicken and vegie dish yesterday and a beef and vegie one today. I also have made enough for about 40 feeds. But I guess it saves me buying it. Also did some pears today!!!
Kimba - ohh hearing about your work woes has got me thinking about work. I am so worried about the being o tired doing shift work that I will be a grumpy mum and wont be fun...IYKWIM?? I so hope you can get your business up and making some profit. What a great idea!!!!!!!
Sare - Great work on finding a school that your happy with. Glad to hear Lara is sleeping a little better....
To be honest I am not overly worried about Darcy's hearing. I just know ( dont ask me how ).. that she hears perfectly fine. Hope you start to feel better soon....
Michelle - I am going to ring my MCHN and see if there is somewhere else I can go. I think she just referred me there coz it bulk-billed, but I dont mind paying for the test. Men have no idea sometimes do they??.........
Georgia - I hated my film camera. I always ended up with heads cut off or shots of the ground..POO!!......Oh you must be getting excited about Paris... So so jealous!!!! xx
Lucy - POO on the MS..... I am still lost on the AF...???..:confused: .. Darcy didnt have the newborn hearing test as she was born in a little country hospital. Next year it will be mandatory in ALL hospitals........
Beck - I think Darcy is the same as Kayley and is purely in concentration mode. No news on the baby front for me either..... but my 2nd wont be for onother couple of years........HOPEFULLY
Well today was a shock to the system. I had to get up for Darcy at 7am which is normal time..... but then we normally go back to bed till.... ahem.......9am!!!!(dodges daggers from sleepless mums). This morning I had to babysit at 8am. I must say I was proud of myself and my neice is 3 1/2 and I really enjoyed the age difference and handling both.
Well have a great night ladies....xxxx
Hello ladies,
Georgia, with Jordan I had MS nearly straight away to about 4 months. This one it has ful on developed now. the past few weeks have been up and down - one day not feeling sick the next as sick as a dog - now I just feel sick all the time. The best thing is that I know it will go away. I do however think that the MS is at the same level so feel this one is a boy as well.
Bec, bruises and all I miss hockey. :crying: I think I really miss the social part of it - always next year!
Oops better be off - Jordan just woke - hope not another sleepless night!
Lucy
hi, been reading, just havent had the heart to reply. looks like they think kane has muscle problems too (like his brother except jake was floppy)as he is stiffening up :crying: see specialist next week so fill ya's in than
has renal u/sound tomorrow to check on his kidneys or something, cant keep up with it anymore
tc all
:wave: everyone....
I haven't posted in so, so long, but I'm still around!
There has been so much going on in my world lately.
DH moved interstate for work early last month, and has had one visit home already. He went back Tuesday of this week after a week visit. I just don't get anytime to myself now, and no relief at the end of the day as I would've with him here. My spare time now is either taken up with sleeping, or cleaning up. I haven't much time for the ol computer at all these days, lol!
I have also been away visiting my sis and her new bubba....she's just so adorable!
happybirthday to me too for yesterday!! Another year down, yet another cluster of wrinkles and another kilo gained, lol!!
Will try and catch up on posts best I can tomorrow....Hope all is going good with everybody! I have a bit of a grizzle bum here. I wish these damn teeth would just make an appearance. :fingerscrossed: they cut very soon. It's horrible to see them whingy. My little man is always such a happy go lucky bub, but the last couple of days he sure hasn't been.
Have a good night all,
Sarah
Hi guys,
Ella had a 6hr sleep stretch last night - yay! I feel like a new woman this morning. She woke up at 5.45 too but I bolted in there & picked her up to bring back into bed with me, so the little darling went back to sleep til 6.30. Very nice!
Sarah, happybirthday to you even if it is late! With you on the teeth. We all know they're on the way so why can't they just pop through dammit! Glad your sister & new baby are going well.
Sue :hugs: for all that you and Kane are going through. Hopefully they can get it all sorted soon so you can move on. What a tough little fella to be surviving all that & still being loveable.
Lucy I hope Jordan went back to sleep for you! Ella needed a resettle at 8, which was good timing as it didn't interfere with Lost. Which I will have to tape & watch later now as there's no way I can make it to 9.30 (damn TV programmers!!)
Sare hope you're feeling better today. I'm not desperate for a BFP - if it happens tomorrow I'll be happy, if it doesn't happen til our original plan I won't mind either. Nice way to do it really.
Kimba I really wish you all the best with your new enterprise. I love buying from stores that are run by mums from home. Probably cos it's something that I've often thought about!
Beck I hope Kayley is sleeping better for you now the tooth is through! Also re food, I have cooked casserole with mince, which I don't puree - the veg go all mushy and the mince is in little bits anyway.
Georgia that's pretty funny about AF - if that's what you thought the F stood for, what was the A for... available?:laughing: I am excited but can't be too big a deal as we haven't (ahem) done anything about it since the decision was made...
Rian Ella deleted a post for me too yesterday! Happens when she gets tired of sitting on the floor & decides mum's lap would be more fun.
Mary-anne, re hearing, my CHN just rattled a toy off to the right of Ella, which she looked at - I wondered at the time how do you know if she looked because she heard it or saw it move? Hope youcan get an earlier appt for peace of mind anyway.
MIchelle I had my first breast refusal yesterday from my sad girl... and what do you know it was the right breast. She did it a couple of times so I was delightfully leaky by the bedtime feed. Maybe it's a baby conspiracy? "ok people, no rhs today" Love the new website content btw.
Well (draws a deep breath) that might do for now! :ecomcity: have a nice day. Hooray for the rain!
Morning all!
A bit sad this morning, as I'm trying to make a decision about weaning Jet from the breast. Double-pump expressing at work is only yielding 30-60ml per session, it's hardly worth the effort. And last night I BF him at bedtime and there wasn't much there, so he woke wanting more at 10, then was hungry again at 12.30 and when he latched on there was nothing there :crying: which made us both cry! I had to make him a bottle and he guzzled the whole 180ml, so I know it was hunger and not comfort...felt so guilty...then he slept till 5.30 when he came to bed with me, but even for his feed in bed this morning there wasn't much milk there.
I guess my supply is unmistakeably dropping, I just don't know when to say 'enough is enough' and switch him to the bottle full time? He prefers the breast at the moment and I really didn't want to give up yet - I do still have SOME milk and I love being able to put him to the boob at night and bed in the morning, and when he's upset. But I hate him being hungry, even though I also hate having to get up and make a bottle in the middle of the night or early hours of the morning. Stupid boobs!!! :(
Also, my lovely Jet had a 5 hour stretch of sleep last night :yelclap: but my D-is-for-d1ck H decided to fully wake me up at 2.40am when he left for work, because he couldn't find his cigarettes. Like I care??? Selfish pr1ck :mad:
Bec - yay on the sleep! Breast refusal is hard isn't it, I went through weeks of it with Jet when he was about 3-4months old and it broke my heart.
Sarah - happy birthday for yesterday! Sounds like it's a bit hard for you with DH away. I hope it gets a bit easier for you. And I hope that tooth pops through soon!
Sue - sorry to hear about Kane's diagnosis I hope it's not as bad as it seems. Hang in there, he's a little trooper and we all know how strong you are, you'll get through this together.
Lucy - I have to say I admire you, I don't know how you do it, I couldn't handle being preg and having MS and having to take care of Jet as well!
I was just thinking this morning, 'cripes if I get pg how am I going to manage getting Jet to daycare in the mornings??' because I remember how hard it was just getting myself to work last year! Even more reason to get my business up and running so I can work part-time in the office LOL.
Sare - hope you feel better soon. Your DH is a darling to take care of you and the girls like that!
Morning girls,
Kimba - :hugs: You'll work out what is best for you and Jet. It's such an emotional bond which makes it so much tougher. You've done an amazing job bfing Jet for 7 months after all the problems that you went through initially. I've got the opposite problem, I would love to start offering formula, but Lara flat out refuses it. Oh and :thumbsdown: to your dh, what a inconsiderate thing to do.
Bec - Great news about Ella's big sleep last night. OI agree the way your going about getting your BFP is a nice way of doing it. I'd love a surprise, but our pgs have involved fertility drugs (Eloise) and charting (both), so it's not likely to happen that way for us...not that it matters, a baby is a blessing any way that you get it, right?
happybirthday Sarah. You must be really busy with your 3 boys. How are they going with your dh away?
Sue - Sorry to hear that Kane is having all these problems. Hopefully you will get some good results today from the kidney tests. Good luck.
Mary-anne - I'd love a 9am sleep in...I used to do it all the time with Eloise, feed her and go back to bed. I say enjoy it while you can, because I'm not getting the extra sleep this time around and boy do I miss it.
I'm feeling a lot better this morning. I've still got a sore throat and earache, but all the joint pain and fever has gone. dh's parents are looking after Eloise today, so I can get a bit of rest when Lara sleeps. I might also use the opportunity to do a bit of housework too.
We've got another jam-packed weekend planned here ...the girls swimming lessons tomorrow morning followed by lunch with all my uni friends and their partners. Then Sunday, it's the footy again. At least the Pies are playing at Telstra Dome, so the roof will be over if it's raining (which I hope it is...another person loving the rain here). It may be our last full weekend as a family for a while, it looks like dh is going to pakistan the following Sunday or Monday :gloomy:
Take care girls. I'll BBL
Like all good plans, blah blah, something smart sounding....
The house i was approved for isnt quite ready for me. The tenant who made it available by saying she was breaking her lease WILL NOT GET OUT. Okay, so fine, find another house...but my real estate is annoyed that i refused to sign another 6 month lease and have given me until the end of my current lease, 31st may, to get out of here.
Obviously im not really homeless as im not going anywhere until i have a place to go, but it wont look good on my rental record. I'll let them know that my lease can be periodical and they need to deal with it. Either they want money from a good tenant for another month or they want it sitting empty while they find someone they know nothing about. Not a hard decision!
Oh, i jinxed myself with being happy about her long naps and evening sleep. She's back to 30 minute naps, lots of overtired grumping, and hourly waking at night. I had to go to bed early last night in my clothes because she wasnt inclined to let me find pjs.
I think I will take her to the gp on Monday, have a chat about why she could be waking so often, even sleeping next to me, and about her reflux which is back with a vengeance.
Sue - good luck with the ultrasound and diagnosis. Hope its not as bad as you are likely thinking it is.
kimba - tell your DH that smoking isnt the only thing that can kill him :laughing:
Michelle for what it's worth - Jet sleeps worse when he's beside me than in his own cot. When he's near me, he seems to stir more often. Maybe he can smell my boobs :laughing: not that they work any more! Maybe if you can get NCSS working for you to help Abbey settle in her own cot, she'll eventually sleep better on her own?
Sare - :hugs: about DH's imminent departure...if he was anything like mine you'd be having a party LOL. Just kidding. I'm sure time will fly and he'll be back with you before you know it.
GeorgiaAnne
18-05-2007, 16:48
Hi chickies,
Kimba - lol, you're hilarious. Tell your dh to give up and you might be able to work one day less a week if he smokes as much as my dh! So sorry about your impending weaning decision. Can you just cuut down to a feed in the morning and one at night then you don't miss out on that time and your supply keeps up? It's not fair when it's not your decision:hugs:
Michelle - God realos and landlords are morons. Mine tries to out the rent up all the time despite the fact we've been here for two years and always pay on time. I hate him so much, don't get me started. I have to agree with Kimba about sleeping in her cot better than beside me. Maybe it's time?
Sare - glad you're feeling a bit better. Bugger about dh going but I guess the sooner he goes, the sooner he comes back.
Bec - lol about the "a" !I was thinking ah, but I like yours better. Yay on Ella's sleep.
:fingerscrossed: for another tonight.
Sue - Your poor loves, you've really been through the wringer. I hope it's not as bad as you are thinking. We'll all be thinking of you and your family.
Sarah - Belated happy birthday. Hope you had a nice conjugal visit;)
Well i've had an afternoon! Some moron ran up the back of me and his car was a write off but mine just had a bit of bumper bar damage, luckily. Sophia was not thrilled about it and it was pouring rain, I was running late and I was in Redfern (think dodgey, you non-sydney girls) and it was not much. Anyhoo, i'm home now and looking forward to a quiet night. Had a lovely night last night as my closest mate came for some dins and Sophia was finally friendly with her, which was nice. We always used to joke that babies cry as soon as they see her but not anymore!
diesal444
18-05-2007, 17:06
Afternoon all..................:wave:
Sue - hope all goes well with the specialist. It's amazing how much you have had to go through.
Sarah - oh my goodness, how on earth are you doing everything on your own pretty much. Hope you take advantage of DH's visits and spend some time on your town....:yes: HAPPY BIRHTDAY TOO!!!!
Bec - :smiliedance: on Ella's sleep. The MCHN rang the bell near her head and she did look but she wasnt convinced that it wasnt the movement that she responded too.... ( does that make sense??? )
Kimba - :mad: to your DH. My DP decided that he also wanted to have a conversation at 3am when he came home from work and hopped into bed. I think you have done an amazing job in regards to BF. When Darcy refused me at 2 months I gave up after 2 weeks of hell so you have really done well at persisting. GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sare - glad you are feeling a bit better. Hope you enjoy your packed weekend.... We will have to do a melb meet up whilst your DH is away....
Michelle - Good luck with sorting out your homeless situation. poo that Abbey has gone back to short naps and hourly wakings.
Well I was going to get onto whats been happeneing but miss poo head is demanding her chicken and vegies.. so best be off
Have a great weekend all.... xxxxooo
Flower159
18-05-2007, 18:11
Girls, I haven't even started to read all the 15 pages that I've missed (it's about that many!!) just wanted to let you know that we're all good and I've been thinking about you all even though I've not managed to get on here for long enough to read/post. I'm away to try and catch up on some just now.
Hope you're all good and have a lovely weekend. Will be back for personals once I've caught up.
Take care. Marion.xx
ourfirstbubba
18-05-2007, 19:20
hi beautiful girls
I am a little sad today...have been at the doctors and ultrasound place nearly half the day....when Natalia was born, she was referred by the paediatrician for a hip ultrasound when she was 6 weeks old because my hubby had hip dysplasia (clicky hips) when he was a bub and was in a brace for 6 months..anyhow, we took her for the ultrasound when she was 6 weeks old and it was found that there was no problem at all with her hips.......so, on Monday I took her to the clinic for her 6-8 month check..the nurse felt her hips (knowing the history) and told me that Natalias hips felt quite lax....so I took her to our GP today and he said it felt like a weak muscle and that also her left ankle doesnt seem right either....:gloomy: so, we went at 3.30pm and had an ultrasound....my poor baby by this stage was so so tired that she had a bottle and fell asleep while the stonographer did the u/s. We are going back to our GP on Monday and from there he will be referring us to a Professor here in Newcastle to see what is going on. Our paed rang us today and said it would be very rare that Natalia would have a normal u/s at 6 weeks and then 6 months later have problems......I had a feeling that somethig was not right as our little munchkin has no interest in standing or bearing her weight which I am aware alot of babies her age are doing....so now we have to wait until Monday to find out.....sorry for the long me post but I just feel sad for my poor baby.....
Just a few personals, sorry, I have read them all but I am going to go to bed....
Kimba oh sweetie, its a hard call to make.....unfortunately BF was a real drama for me, but I did love it for the short time I did do it so I can understand your dilemma........as for your hubby, why wake you? I would have lost it.....
Sue thinking of you sweetie......
Bec Ella is a little cherub, fantastic news on the sleeping...
Georgia just what you needed, someone running up the back of your car...not....I used to live in Surry Hills close to Redfern)....have very bad memories of that place....maybe because I was engaged to a pig who made my life hell......lucky I was a smart girl and called the wedding off 3 weeks before...:laughing:
Sare glad you are feeling better...have a lovely weekend..
Michelle grr to the RE agency...
Sarah happy belated bday love...you are very strong managing without your hubby......hope you get some time just for you....
Mary-anne hi lovie......you sound like a cooker like me! but hey, at least you dont have to worry about what Darcy will eat....
well petals, I am off to watch tv in bed and get hubby to give me a back massage.......
xo
Mary, :hugs: . That would be so upsetting after having Natalia checked for hip dysplasia and being given the all clear. My niece had it too and was in a brace for 6 months. She's now all okay and developmentally doing what she should be doing at 11 months. The braces weren't too bad and for the last couple of months, she onluy had to wear it at night time. All the best for Monday, I hope it all turns out okay for Natalia. Thinking of you...
SalTheGal
18-05-2007, 21:04
Hi all,
just wanted to pop in and say hi,
I should get more time tomorrow to catch up with everyone.
Very sad chooky here tonight....my plane was delayed so I didn't get home till 9pm- which means I have effectively been away for two nights cause Nedd was in bed when i got home of course.:crying: I have missed him so so much- really got me thinking if this job is worth it, I just feel really disappointed tonight about missing out on seeing him.
Even went in to give him a cuddle (secretly hoping he might wake up when I picked him up) and he just slept on peacefully wthout a care in the world :gloomy:
Can't wait for him to wake up in the morning to see if he even remembers who I am...........
So off to bed for morning to come quicker!
GeorgiaAnne
18-05-2007, 21:05
Oh Mary, big :hugs: to you hun. It is horrible having to waitv for something like that. Even if it is hip dysplasia there is lots that can be done as Sare said and I hope it wont cause any pain for her. I guess it is harder for you than it is for her though. Sounds like you've got a good referral and she is such a happy, gorgeous baby, you will all be fine:hugs:.
re: Surry Hills, I lived there for four years and was very happy to leave too! Sounds like you did well to get out 3 weeks before the wedding, what a big drama that must've been!
GeorgiaAnne
18-05-2007, 21:21
Hi Sal, sounds like you've had a big day too, I hope dh had a nice dinner waiting for you. At least you've got a nice weekend ahead.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but i'd love to get home one night and have my baby asleep without me having to do anything! Enjoy the peace!
diesal444
19-05-2007, 08:23
Mornin ladies....:wave:
Georgia - how awful to have someone run up the back of you and to have Sophia in the car. Hope you had a nice relaxing night last night. :hugs:
Mary - oh you poor hun.Hope you can get in to see professor ASAP and get everything sorted soon. I also wondered why Darcy doesnt take any weight on her legs and buckles when you hold her upright, but my MCHN just said it can be a matter of .... " some babies will hold their weight and some babies just won't ".......try to have a good weekend even though I am sure you are hanging out for monday..xxx
Sal..... :hugs: to you. Times like that can really pull at your heartstrings. Just think how excited he musta been to see you this morning..........
Well we have a pretty quiet weekend planned I think. Painters have been in the unit and it looks FANTASTIC... amazing what a fresh lick of paint can do. Tomorrow we are heading out for lunch with DP's best friend. I wish this guy had a girlfriend coz when we get together they boys talk about trucks the whole time.... FUN FUN!!!!.....:banghead: ..
Ok ladies enjoy the weekend..xxxxoooo
GeorgiaAnne
19-05-2007, 16:49
Geez, it's quiet in here today.
Mary-anne - trucks! I always wanted to be atruck driver when I was little. Yay on your apartment - was that the one those ferals trashed?
I've had a lovely day shopping with my mum and bought lots of yummy things and NOTHING for Sophia lol. I've decided to go back to work a bit more so now I need to find some day care. I also can't go to France now as we are looking into a new business venture which will be fairly quick so I need to be here. I'm almost relieved as I was quite scared about losing Sophia's great night sleeping. So, i'm letting another of my staff go, which means I will have to work 7 or 8 shifts that week:( , nothing like jumping in the deep end. Anyhoo, i'm off as dh is off tonight which is lovely so i'll see ya tomorrow.
~Kristin~
19-05-2007, 19:26
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
:devil6: Muwahahahahahahaha!:devil6:
I am NEVER moving again! Welll not with a 7 and a half month old baby - What a nightmare! The house still looks like a nuclear war-zone, but it is coming together, and if didn't spend all cday today, and tomorrow out skiing then things would get done alot quicker :rolleyes: .
I have pages and pages of posts to read and catch up on, so please forgive me if I seem out of the loop for a bit, you gals can talk, lol! I've missed you all!
Poor little Isabella has been very unsettled with the move. She is waking heaps again through the night, and some night just won't settle unless she comes into bed with me, DP gets kicked out to the spare room. She cries out, and then looks around and see's me, and touches my face then goes back off to sleep with a little sigh, poor little poppet. It must be so confusing for her.
No news on the :fingerscrossed: for me yet. AF was due last Monday, and so far has been a no show, and a few HPT's have all been BFN so far, but thats how it was with Bella too. I was 5 weeks before anything showed up, so I will try another test next week.
Righto, will read a page or two of your posts, then this little duck is off to bed!
Cheers!
Kristin
:wave: everyone,
I've managed to get the children into bed at a reasonable time tonight, so thought I'd pop in.
Thanks all for your birthday wishes. Everyone made such a fuss of my birthday this year, as it's the first one I've spent alone for a very long time!
We had a very exciting day yesterday...Jarvis said his first and second words!!! He says Mum....and he also says Dad!! Ah, it's so cute! When he is upset or lonely, I get a little Mum, mumma. It sounds sooo cute, and the boys get so excited hearing his words!!
Have had a girlfriend, her husband, and their two children here today. I am now quite fat and happy - it seems to be an all day banquet each time we catch up, lol - and ready for a snooze. They spoilt me for my birthday....They gave me a gorgeous new handbag from Nine West, and a bottle of kahlua!
Georgia: Wow, you really are going to be throwing yourself into it!! Good on you though!! Shame about france too, but hope all goes well with the new business plans! Bummer about the accident too! I had that happen to me, in my sisters car whilst I was staying with her last week!! I had my other sister, Jarvis, and my nephew travelling with me, and it is a bit scary hey? I was shattered even more as I was driving her car, and now she is left to deal with getting quotes, chasing insurers, etc!
Mary-anne: Enjoy the quiet weekend you have ahead! Trucks?? I'm so over Trucks too!! My DH is a diesel mechanic/Truck driver, his brother sells trucks, hires trucks, etc, his Dad is also a Diesel Mechanic/Earth Moving, etc, his best mate owns/drives a truck....It's all I ever hear about too!!
Sal: Hope you have had some great Mummy and Nedd time today!! It's hard when they are already asleep when you get home isn't it? My mum picked me up from the airport last week and when I got home, DS2 was already asleep. I hadn't seen him for 5 days :gloomy: I just gave him a kiss on the forehead and told him I was home. He flinched, then rolled over, so I took that as he heard me! Nedd would have sensed that were home I'm sure!
Mary: :hugs: for you and Natalia. Here's hoping all goes well on Monday. I know it will be hard not to let it all consume your thoughts, but try and stay positive that it's nothing too serious.
Bec: How exciting about your baby news!! It's a nice way to have it happen too - if it does, it does, if it doesn't, that's ok too, maybe next month. Takes the stress out of 'trying' and adds the surprise of 'when'! I'm really looking forward to becoming pregnant again, but at this stage, I am happy with my three. I think AF may be ready to return (these cramps I've been getting are bad!!), so I will have to be careful!
Kimba: Your at home business sounds like a great idea! I'm sure you'll get a heap of interest from it. I probably already know of a few potential buyers ;) How are you going with the whole breast/bottle decision?? It is hard to actually put the foot down on the decision isn't it? Don't beat yourself up on it though...Jet will more than likely make the decision for you anyway.
Sare: Yeah, it is pretty hard being alone with the 3 boys! I just don't get the relief break at the end of each day like I did when he was here. It's falt chat all day, all night. We'll sort it out though. It's quite hard on the boys too...I can see differences in their behaviour too. That's hard to deal with also, as I am now Mum and Dad. I can't let them get away with everything, but I also don't want to become Nazi Mum, iykwim? They ask for him numerous times each day, but generally, on the outside, they are doing ok with it. They know where he is, what he's doing, etc, and they get to chat with him most days (we also have video calling, so they can see him most days too!) As hard as it is on me and the kids, it's also hard on DH too as he is missing out on so much. They are changing and developing each day.
Hope you are feeling a little better now too! There's nothing worse than being sick and having little ones. Good on your DH for taking time off to help you out! Lap up all the time you can with him while he is still in Australia.
Rian: Those videos of James are just way too cute!! He is amazing to be walking like that!! I tried it with Jarvis, but na, not yet, lol!! Just dragged the feet!! I don't want to wish that upon us just yet anyway, lol!!
Sue: Hope all goes well with your appoints for Kane.
Well, I think I have prattled on for long enough, lol! Sorry if I missed anyone...
Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.
Hello
Just put Kayley to bed and thought I would pop on for a quick hi. Have been too busy to get on for the last couple of days but will try to catch up on your posts and do some personals soon.
I am sore from hockey today and tired so going to bed to do a puzzle then hopefully off to sleep. Kayley has started to want a feed every 2 hours at night again so I am a bit buggered. Have been trying to introduce her to a bottle to see if that helps as my supply is down but no luck so far the bugger!! Almost 3 weeks from my formula can so I might try something else next.
Well I am going to run and hope to catch up soon.
Oh and Sare - go the doggies for tomorrow!!!
Kristen: You posted whilst I was in the middle of my mammoth post, lol!! Ugh!! I'm hearing you on the whole moving thing! My next move will be interstate, and I'm sure not looking forward to that one!! Hopefully your little Bella will make the adjustments to her new surrounds soon. Ooohhh, sounds like it could be good news with the no show of AF!!! You'll have to keep us up to date! Have fun skiing....the house and the unpacking will still be there next week....the skiing weather may not, lol!!
ourfirstbubba
19-05-2007, 21:55
hi girls
thanks for all your kind wishes with Natalia...I am sure all will be fine but I can't help worrying.....
I went out for dinner tonight with a friend who is 8 weeks away from having her second bubba...she is so excited but nervous too......I loved being pregnant, she was just glowing tonight
Sare- hope you are having a lovely weekend with Eloise, Lara and your hubby.....
Sal- hope you are also having a lovely weekend with your little man.....
Georgia- hope you are having a nice night with your hubby.....yes, it was hard for maybe a day! best decision I have ever made...am married to a beautiful man now who loves me to bits........
Mary-anne- hope you have a lovely weekend...and I hope your mate finds a nice gal!
Kristin- glad the move went well, was thinking of you this week...
Sarah- how nice of your pals to spoil you.....nothing like eating all day!
well girls, I am having a Chai tea with my hubby then off to bed :sleeping: I am really tired tonight
xo
another night in hospital and trip in the ambo for kane. this time he had another seizure but it wasnt temp related as he is fine. i hate seeing them take his blood. they have to squeeze to get any blood out. we are home today and will be booked in forr eeg, maybe cat scan or mri depending wat the tests say. his seizure was "abnormal" as he remained concious and was intermidently jerking. it was the same as last time, his jaw shudders like he is freezing than he zones out and jerks his arms and head. i think it will be a type of epilepsy as i have it. we wee in a room with 3 other kids. 2 had asthma and were coughing and crying all night plus mr moo cut a tooth last night so no sleep here. now i have to take jake to birthday party in an hour. sooo tired but jake cant miss out all the time
tc all. and mary i hope natalias ok:hugs:
:hugs: Sue and Kane. What a horrible night you must of had last night. I can only imagine how scary it must be for you seeing Kane unwell like that. I'm sending you all of my thoughts, and hopefully you wil know what is causing it all soon enough.
omg sue, such a bad run you are having! Big hugs to you and kane and little Jake too who im sure is being a supportive little trooper. I would completely *freak* if i saw a baby have a seizure, no idea what to do, but you handle it all so well.
Fish is playing with the bl0ody powerpoint again. I hate those baby proof inserts, they are mummy proof too when her lappy batt is dying and it requires me to use a knife to pry the plastic side up so i can grip it. Im such a good role model. Fortunately she is always in bed when i do that.
GeorgiaAnne
20-05-2007, 18:17
Hi chicks,
Quiet again, hmm, better things to do?!
Sue - omg, what a horrible time you're having. All my best thoughts to you and your family.
My mouse isn't working so I can't scroll through the posts. I had a lovely day today went out for lunch for a friends birthday and now dh is making me dinner, yay. Sophia was charming today with all my friends which was nice as she can be a bit screechy wwith strangers so maybe she's growing out of that stage (I hope!)
Hope you're all having a great weekend, see ya!
~Kristin~
20-05-2007, 18:41
OMG Sue :eek: , your poor little man! I felt sick in the stomach just reading about poor little Kane, so you must be at breaking point. :fingerscrossed: the Dr's find out what is causing these problems, and get it fixed soon!!!
:hugs: and :kiss: to you and Kane, and big dribbly smoochies for Kane from Bella.
Mary - I haven't had a chance to read up yet on the post backlog, whats going on with Natalia????? PM me, I hope everything is ok??
Hey all, Just got back from the South Coast visiting the family, was my nephew's 1st birthday party yesterday, which was fun. :party: Jet had a ball, crawling all over everyone and playing with everything, he was chewing on balloons until they popped :eek: and didn't bat an eyelid until the 3rd time when he burst into tears, poor chipmunk (was kind of funny though - what a mean mummy! LOL). He didn't sleep all afternoon yesterday and also wouldn't eat or drink much - too excited I think - so of course he had me up about 100 times last night wanting milk and cuddles, and is very cranky today. He has a bit of a fever too and is crying for no apparent reason (very unlike him) so I'm not sure if he's getting sick again or if it's more teeth or just the big weekend...Anyway I hope he's worn out tonight and sleeps well now we're home :fingerscrossed: coz I'm buggered after the long drive there and back, and no sleep!
Can I just say how ANNOYING it is when other people keep insisting you should give cr@p food to your baby? 'here give him some cake' (about 6 people) 'give him this iced biscuit' 'here's a LOLLY BAG for him' (!?!?!) 'give him a sausage sandwich' etc etc. Hello he's my child and if I don't want him eating sugar and shyte food, or if I say he's not ready for things yet, surely that's my perogative?
Oops Greys Anatomy is about to start so I'll BBL with personals. Just wanted to send big :hugs: to Mary and Sue - how worrying for both of you - really hope that Natalia and Kane are going to be all right!
Hi girls,
OMG Sue, you and Kane have gone through so much in such a short space of time. We're thinking of you and Kane and hopefully the drs will soon have answers to all Kane's problems.
Kimba - So with you on the offering of cr@p things to my kids. I believe most things are ok in moderation, but the other week when we were at Cold Rock, the saleslady offered Lara a free ice-cream :eek: Very kind of her to offer, but she'd only had rice cereal, sweet potato and zucchini at that stage. It still happens with Eloise too, especially with drinks. I was not happy when my sister to her to the movies and shared a coke with her :mad: Sounds like you had a lovely weekend away.
Georgia - Sounds like a lovely day. Glad Sophia was a little angel for you. How's everything after your car accident? Hope you and Sophia are still ok.
Michelle - I hate those powerpoint protectors too. I've done exactly the same thing with a knife, I hope Eloise hasn't seen me do it.
Beck - Lara won't take a bottle either. Good luck with it. My SIL had the same problem with my niece and she perservered for a few weeks and gradually she started taking it (from others, not her). Now she's fully weaned. People do manage to do it, I just can't be a$$ed trying; it's so much easier to flop out the boob when she's hungry.
Mary - Sounds like you had a lovely lunch. Good luck for tomorrow.
Sarah - What a little champ Jarvis is, saying mum and dad. That's good that your boys can see your dh when he's calling. I bet your boys are loving all the attention that they are getting from their mum.
Kristin - Glad the move is finished, now just the horrible organising everything. Keep us posted about #2. :fingerscrossed: for you.
Mary-anne - Glad to hear that the unit is taking shape. Has your mum set a date for moving down yet? You must be so excited about her coming and I bet she is just as excited to be near you and Darcy.
We had a great day yesterday with my Uni friends. A yummy lunch and great company, what more can you ask for? I felt a bit sorry for one of my friends and her partner as the rest of us are parents and hard as we tried, so much of the conversation revolved around kids.
Today was the footy, we lost :gloomy: It was a good game for 3 quarters, but the boys looked so tired in the last. It will be the last time I can go for a few weeks, next week they play in Brisbane and then the week after dh will be away and I'm not taking the 2 girls by myself to a Friday night match.
Well enough of me blubbering on. Better go and help dh clean up after dinner and put some washing on.
Take care...
ourfirstbubba
20-05-2007, 21:02
hi beautiful girls
firstly, Sue- oh sweetie, hugs and kisses to you and Kane...you are one strong lady....I will say a little prayer for your precious Kane tonight....thinking of you...
Georgia- what did hubby cook? as wonderful as my hubby is, he cant cook that well...but he tries! We had a big lunch today so tonight he made me pasta...plaib but nie too!
Kristin - hi love....not sure what is wrong with Natalia until tomorrow, but we had some scans done to check her hips and left ankle...the dr. thinks she has an under-developed hip muscle......will know more tomorrow afternoon......thanks sweetie...
Kimba- hi love....I love the South Coast, esp Kiama...we were there a few years ago...and also Kangaroo Valley........yes, I agree with the whole giving little babies food that they definetely don't need.....we are the Mums!!!!! hope beautiful Jet sleeps well for you tonight...and have a nice day tomorrow too.....
Sare- you sound like you had a busy, fun weekend! slepe well tonight hey!
We had a really nice day today.....Natalia had a good sleep this morning (from 10.30am-12pm) and it gave us a chance to wash both cars, get washing done, mop, tidy upet etc.....it was such a nice sunny day so we headed out to our fave Yacht Club..Natalia had her lunch and then was more than happy to sit in her pram and smile at whoever looked at her and at us while we ate our lunch....we then went for a nice drive and she had a nap in the car..she is such a cherub.......
well girls, I m off to feed bub as hubby can't as he has a bit of a flu...I always accidentally wake her....my hubby thunks I do it on purpose so I can chat to Natalia...maybe ?? I love this feed...
sleep well girls..Sue, thinking of you...
Hi All
Firstly I would like to say hugs to Sue and Kane - I hope everything works out soon. I don't know what I would do in the same position and you are doing amazingly well.
Secondly hugs to Mary and Natalia - I hope the appointment goes fine and there is nothing to worry about. I know some bubs in our mothers group do not take weight on their legs still so hopefully it is just one of those development things.
Well Kayley has been getting up every 2 hours each night again and it has been killing me. I know she gets hungry because if I settle her without a feed she is awake again in 20 minutes but if I feed her she goes back to sleep. Anyway last night was better she was up at 11.45, 3.00 and 5.30. It was funny at 5.30 she grizzled for a bit and I left her - she started playing with her aquarium and after she had turned it on for the third thime she got grizzly again so I ended up softening and going to feed her. Pity by this time I was wide awake and took ages to go back to sleep myself!!
Kayley is constipated again. I am going to get those coloxyl drops someone recommended for the short term but not sure what to do long term. It is definately food related as when she went off food last week it loosened up again. I was even sticking caseline up her bum this morning while she was struggling to get one out - poor dear!! I can also see little bits of food in her poo (I know this is TMI but like little spots of colour) - I assume this is normal???
Mary,Georgia - My DH can cook he just never does!! It is my job now and if I have had a bad/long day then we end up getting take out or eating out the freezer - too much lately!!
Sare - Kayley says go the doggies!! She was watching the game yesterday and loved it. I picked Collingwood in my footytips though - oh well!!
Kimba - I agree on the food thing. When I say no and people say 'it wont hurt' gets me angry. I am a little worried about parents in law!!! They are going to look after Kayley when I go back to work - yay! But I think I am going to have to lay the law down about a few things which will be hard (things like food, tummy time, sleeping in the cot and not on shoulders etc). I guess I got to remember it is my baby and I am the one who should make these choices.
Well Baby Einstein is done - I better go and feed my little chicken. I will try to get on for more personals later.
GeorgiaAnne
21-05-2007, 08:57
Hi all,
Beck - We're having the same constipation thing atm. Her poos are soo hard and hard to pass. She has done about 4 or 5 small ones in the last few days poor pet. I'll be interested to see how you go with the drops.
Mary - good luck for today, I hope it's not as bad as you think:hugs:
Kimba - re - food, what are they thinking!? I think you are entirely right to protect your son from that sh1t for at least the first few years of his life. Glad you had a nice few days with your family.
Sare - sorry about the footy. Ikwym aboout talking about your children, it is hard not to though!
Michelle - :eek: on sticking a knife near a power point! That gave me a shiver. What about and emery board or something that doesn't conduct electricity lol.
Well i'm off to look at a day care centre next to my work so :fingerscrossed: for me as I would love the proximity so I can still bf and visit easily.
re: dh, yeah he's a chef so he bl00dy well should cook. It's the only advantage I get from the long hours and smelly work uniforms! He leaves such a mess though as he is used to people picking up after him so every single pot, pan, plate and usable surface is covered:banghead: Anyhoo, i'll bbl!
diesal444
21-05-2007, 09:07
Mornin ladies.....:wave:
Georgia - oh poo on not goin to Paris. But a new business venture sounds exciting!!!
Kristin - I am totally with you on the moving. I HATE IT. I just cannot believe how much Cr@p we accumulate over time unitl you have have to pack it all up. :fingerscrossed: on BFP.
Sarah - wow on Jarvis saying mum and dad. What a champ!!!.....Great work on getting spoilt on your birthday.
Sue - OMG about Kane. I would have been petrified to see that. Sounds like you handled things really well. Hope the tests can conclude what is going on. Hope Jake had fun at the birthday party......!!!
Kimba - In regards to the food issues. I have a feeling that it wont be just food that we will be defending. I already have a few times had comments from people saying ..oh she'll be ok doing this or that ".......but if I am not comfortable with it, it wont be happening!!!!... I will even have to point things out to my mum when I go back to work . I am sure she will probably be thinking " overprotective mum"..... BUT I DONT CARE!!!!!!!.......
Sare - My mum is comin down as soo as this unit if finished.......but i'll get into more of that in a minute...lol...Sounds like a great day on saturday. Sorry to hear pies lost... ( well not really .....lol...seeing as though we are rivals...)
Mary - wow you had a great day yesterday. Natalia sounds like a right little social butterfly. What a doll. Hope the Appointment goes well today with the GP.
Beck - oh you poor thing getting up every 2 hours...... I would be pulling my hair out. i always see carrot in Darc's poo. Dunno why I guess they dont digest it very well.. ??? I also had to do the vaseline thing when I could see she had a poo there but couldnt get it out. Poor little bubs... That was the only time she was actually cryinh whilst trying to poo.. so I knew I had to do something.
Well my planned quiet weekend turned NOISEY!!!!.
My little one slept for 3 1/2 hours on saturday which she never does. So I was stuck at home waiting for her to wake but had so much to do out and about. DP was out doing god knows what. So I ended up doing my food shopping at 8.30pm sat night :banghead: ...... FANTASTIC...
Then sunday my DP finally cracked it with the guy renovating the bathroom. I have NEVER seen him talk to someone like that before in the whole time we have been together. He was swearing, yelling abusing and basically flying off the handle. I know this might sound strange but i was really proud of him... This guy has totally screw@d us over and DP really stood up for himself. Then the guy rang back and had the nerve to ask for more money.... so needless to say DP flew off the handle again.... lol
I think it done him the world of good. He was holding all this frustration inside regarding this guy and now he has said what he needed to say he seems more relaxed.
Anyway we had a nice lunch with DP's best mate and then dinner at MIL's so a wonderful cooking free day for me....:smiliedance:
Ok enough babble from me.... better give Darc her brekky.....take care all...
Flower159
21-05-2007, 11:32
Hi everyone, sorry I've been so lax. Logan is teething just now and I can't get a minute, well I can usually manage ten but as you all know that's not enough!! He's a poor wee soul. His first tooth has come through, but I don't think the other one is far behind as he's not settled down at all. So this means, my house is a mess, I'm crabbit and tired and wee Logie wants cuddles all the time. But anyway, that's nothing compared to what some of you are going through, so I'll stop moaning!
Sue, I'm with the girls OMG how are you still sounding so calm??! I'd be in peices, but I suppose you have to stay strong for Jake. I hope DP is being good for you and helping out.
Mary - hope everything is OK for today, I'm sure you'll let us know as soon as you can, but :fingerscrossed: anyway.
Gorgia - that's a shame about Paris, would've been good. But would've been better with hubby, so maybe next time, eh? New business though, exciting !! When can you tell us all what it is?!
Kimba - Hugs to you and your decision to stop bfing. It's not easy, but once you've made the decision it might take that stress away and you can still enjoy your cuddles.
Sarah - good to hear your coping OK without DH, it's not easy with three kids always wanting your attention. I got asked by my DD2 yesteray if I still loved her because all I've been doing for the last week is cuddling Logan. So Dad was promptly handed Logan and I spent some time with her. It's funny how at 8 they still need just as much cuddles. They try to act big and grown up, but their not really.
Michelle- you've got me wondering what you typed that got deleted ..... did you get punishment points? You are obviously a rebel, and that's where your daughter gets it from !! haha.
I'm trying to be quick here, can you tell?!?
Sare - that's a shame about the footy. Did the eagles and dockers win??! I've no idea. Haha, see if I care!! Where are you in the league?
Kristen :fingerscrossed: for the BFP, are you nervous?
Sorry ladies my time is up, my head is killing me from all the rasberries he's blowing. I can't wait until he moves on to his next sound. Why can't he just cry like every other baby??!?! Take care all and I'm trying to keep up, I really am!! Love to you all. Marion.xxx
Bags being CRABBIT!
(great word)
I spent hours yesterday and today cooking up a storm. I packed 60 mini glad snaplock bags and chucked them in the freezer. She has lots and lots of chicken & veg, + chicken/veg/pasta, and apple & pear.
It occurs to me that convenience foods may in fact be cheaper. Or maybe I shouldnt burn my blender's motor out making food abbey probably wont even like. Add in the cost of buying the ingredients, cooking time, cleaning time (worthless, i am a mother)...I think these 60 meals cost well over $100. Doh!
Well, i suppose if i didnt now need a new blender it would have worked out cheaper, but not by much.
Looked at an absolute rubbish house this morning, such a waste of time. It costs more than here but i wouldnt put international uni students in it, let alone a baby!
oh dear, watermelon in the eye. Must go.
Edit: Our Huggies playmat just arrived, its wonderful! Abbey is crawling all over it, smacking the animals to make them moo or bark etc
well half good news??? looks like kanes pee pee organs are fine BUT the ent specialist wants 2 look down kanes throat on thurs :eek: it means putting him to sleep and it dangerous as they cant administer oxygen normally as a camera is shoved down throt. and no im not strong and im not handling it. im here in tears wishin i had my mum and im 29!!! i just nhave no choice in the matter.
Hi everyone. I'm new to bub hub, was checking out the forums and found you guys. My son, Asher Ameto was born on the 24th October 2007 at the Royal Brisbane and I also can't believe how quickly this year has gone! wow! Little man is doing well, he has 2 teeth which he enjoys chomping on me with when feeding... not so great... We have had the house child proofed since he started crawling last month. We weren't expecting it. We have a 3 year old daughter who crawled around 10 months so we thought we had lots of time before we had to chase him around the house! hehe. Would love to talk to other Mums!Happy May!
SalTheGal
21-05-2007, 19:16
Ok guys, I have been soooo busy, so have had no time to post: which invariably means I have heaps to catch up on so I am going to do it in stages!
This is the “personals” post!
Sorry if I miss anyone……….I tried to catch up on as much as I could
Georgia- Bummer bout France…. but yep new business venture sounds intriguing, can’t wait to hear more. We are desperate to start up our own business- our town is in desperate need of a baby furniture accessories store, I just can’t seem to find the time to actually focus on it.
Lesley- how is Montanah doing? Hope the little poppet is all better now.
Lucy- you are being such a trooper- I take my hat off to you. Though that said if we were financial enough I would be preggers in a flash.
Sare- Bless DH for taking the day off last week when you were sick, but then he better do it now whilst he is here and can. I really hope you all enjoy your last week together, thinking of you!:hugs:
Mary Anne- not sure if someone has already mentioned it but AF is Aunt Flo (ie period) lol. So glad to hear how your DH grew some balls!!!! And had to laugh (sorry) bout Darcy sleeping for a long time- isn’t it always the way when you have a stack of things to do?!?!
Sue- Big big hugs poor lovey! I really hope Kane pulls through all of this with flying colours…hopefully he is getting it all out of the way now so he can be a super healthy fit and go getting toddler.:hugs:
Sarah- Happy belated birthday! Glad to hear you got spoilt- that is as it should be. How are things going with you and DH now that he is away? Has it cleared your feeling any with the distance? Hope everything is going ok!
Kimba- Hmmm, it is such a hard one on the weaning. TBH I still get nostalgic about not feeding Nedd anymore. But maybe you can do what I did- stopped feeding during the day, and then let him lead the way with night feeds- and I found that once I dropped the day feeds my supply picked up heaps at night. I think you have done an amazing job- I lasted one week trying to express during work hours!
Michelle- Have you tried taking a side off the cot and pushing it up against your bed? So it is like an extension, but not your bed IYKWIM? Might be a good way to ease her into it?
Mary- And big hugs to you too my poor lovey, our beautiful placid Natalia………I am sure everything will be fine, was it today you had an app? How did it go?:hugs:
Kristin- waiting with baited breath to hear bout the BFP/BFN- good luck! (I am secretly so jealous of you!!)
Beck- Oh I am sympathetic to you with Kayley waking lots. I know you said it is hunger but I remember my MCHN saying that bubs should be only waking once tops by now for a feed (BF), maybe she has a gut problem of some sort? She does seem rather sensitive to lots of foods, poor munchkin…. would it be worth mentioning to your GP?
Bec- Glad to hear you are getting some sleep. And yep YAY YAY YAY on the rain!
Marion- Hope Logan’s teeth pop through sooner rather than later. And on the raspberries- has he done them with a mouthful of food for you yet? That’s Nedds fave trick- food raspberried all over mummy! He is not the only one who needs a bib!
And SINA- Welcome welcome!! Stay and chat, we don’t bite (much!!):D
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