Babies born September 1st-15th 2008 #4

[blackduckies]

Hi and thanks, Kerry thanks so much for posting the news, your a great friend. Will you have any spare time when you come to Melb is you do I would love to make the trip to see you, even if it is only for an hour or two. Donna thanks so much for the offer of the clothes, are you sure you would'nt rather keep them just in case next bubs is a girl??? I will definately give the things back and would take care of them, but would hate for something to get ruined, spewy pooy wise!!! Maybe isf Kerry has the time we could al meet?? Justa thought???
I have to say I don't recommended having a baby over 40 OMG the stress is enormous if things go the way they did for me . Unfortunately it is very common in my age group, so don't do it!!!!well at least not if you are stresshead anyway... I am so thankful that thigns are going to be okay, but am feeling a mix of emotions as well elation and then depressed, after the rollercoaster ride,very relieved,still a little nervous, they say 2 weeks after amnio there is risk f MC so am taking it very easy...Dh has the rest of the week off work.
Those who are interested amnio was'nt bad first needle p***k was fine second into uterus was a bit more OUCHY but still fine all up a couple of minutes so more than bearable, had a strange sensation like someone was untwisting my belly button from inside, must be where the needle entered refered pain or something . FISH results were back less than 24 hours later, these are accurate for 4 abnormalities.... downs was my risk area, my other risks are the same as anyone else, full results are back in 2 weeks but no-one including myself expects there to be any problems, basically would be in the same catorgory as anyone else until full results come through, the best thing is we then know we won't be the 1: in whatever risk factor for sure and also know it is a little girl so its on to reading name books, she is getting a name picked sooner than later . I like Hannah which Kerry suggested but it sounds a bit funny with Hilditch???
At the 20 week scan they will look for a heart defect, if there is one which I doubt it will be minor maybe a hole in the heart etc. Although the heart scan the other day and everythign was doing the right thing, I really think the guy who did the first measuremnet got it a bit wrong and the measurements at my sneaky second scan where right.
Anyway off now... sorry no personals, will be back next week, still resting with feet up as much as possible

[cheekyfrog]

You're very welcome, Pam! I felt privileged that you asked! And thank you for the thank you card and "flowers" for the doppler - you didn't need to to that, very lovely but naughty of you. You should be saving for the new addition! Hmm Hannah Hilditch does sound like a bit of a vocal exercise that a speech pathologist might recommend How about Lana (very movie star) or Lara/Tara (a bit posh but nice)? I'll keep thinking! As for Melbourne, I'd love to! Time might be a bit tight though with everything that my brother has planned and family flying in from everywhere. We could try for Thursday afternoon or Friday sometime? We're staying at the Quest Apartments at Southbank - perhaps there or somewhere near?

Managed to achieve haircuts (for me and Matthew), shoes (for me and Matthew) and clothes for wedding (for me and Matthew) and ended our Griffith odyssey with immunisation needles (Matthew unhappy from the start and screamed to the finish) - big day! Will keep a close eye on him - have been feeling worried due to the anti-vaxx campaigning of BB friends and in the BB forums.

[blackduckies]

Okay Kerry you will have to give me the dates. I was hoping you might be staying outer suburbs somewhere... darn.....I don't go inner city too much and usually without the car when I do???? I would love to meet you and am sure the chance won't come around anytime soon.
Imms will be fine, he has had them all before so won't be an issue..I have to say I was a bit worried, but it was all good, thought it was over until 4 years and then discovered 18month still to go. Next year will be starting all over again just hate the thought of getting a newborn done and most of it will happen over winter!!!!

[indie24]

Pam - its not a problem. I still have most of Molly's stuff but have put aside some stuff for you.

[cheekyfrog]

Pam, we'll be in Melbourne this week - arriving Thursday 22nd and leaving Monday morning 26th. I'd be nervous about driving in inner Melbourne too - if it's too hard this time, there will be another time, I promise! I've just received back today a whole heap of garments and wraps, etc, that I'd lent to a friend here in Lake Cargelligo. If they'd be any use, I'll pull out the unisex stuff and bung it all in the post to you - any good to you? I'm going to post off some of the little boy things to BloominRoses.

How's the Moo going, Donna? Love the latest photos on FB

Back to work Monday and dreading it!! It's been heaps fun (99.99 per cent of the time) being with Matthew all day every day the past two weeks. Such a funny little character and giving lots of kisses and cuddles now.

[blackduckies]

Kerry I think it will too hard this time, I am really trying to take it easy after the amnio and that is still in my 2 week time frame, so I really hope they will be another opp
Don't worry about the clothes /wraps etc, but thanks so much for the offer, I will take Donnas offer up and I have a friend who is passing on some newborn things from her baby girl, I am right after the very new stage, I did keep my 00's up thanks so much, have a great trip and I hope all goes smoothly.

[Lee]

Hi girls!! Quick good morning from me!! Pam - so good to see your ticker! Have you got your amnio results back yet, be good to put that behind you and relax! Kerry, have a good week in Melbourne, a GPS would be a godsend!! AFM, been sick with gastro for 5 days, must have lost 5kgs, but am on the mend. Bub's is doing well, another BIG one my Ob tells me, so no change there! Am really feeling PREGNANT this time, bub no. 5, am told the more you have the more you feel it, and that is so true. I've slowed right down, it's painful walking around much, so am getting ready/nesting now just in case this bub puts in an early appearance! Hope you are all doing well, Lee xo

[blackduckies]

Hi everyone. Full results are back our baby girl is healthy so no more tests for me, just our normal 20 week scan and thats it. Yay!!!! of to buy lots of cute baby girl clothes. DH gave me the nod he is working overtime this weekend so we can afford it.

[ezymay]

That's great news Pam a big congrats!!

[cheekyfrog]

Woohoo, Pam! That's wonderful! Enjoy the girly clothes shopping!

Lee, gastro sounds awful. I hope you are much, much better now and taking it easy. Resting and nesting sounds like a good plan for you at the moment!

Melbourne was great, although Matthew was super clingy and would scream if anyone tried to cuddle him. Very strange! I guess it was the large number of strangers about but he's never been like that before. He also started walking much more and much further than before. He was so tired today he had a two and a half hour morning nap at the sitters. I'm exhausted too. Hope to have an early night tonight.

[Niamh75]

Yay Pam thats great enjoy baby shopping.

Kerry, Eireann making strange as well, esp with men hope you are not feeling to tired.

We have been all sick here as well, tummy bugs I think all the kids and myself are feeling awful so Im heading back to the couch I think for a while.

Hope every one else is well

[Banx]

hi

Im back.. How is everyone?

Havent been posting for about a yr. My son Cooper was born on 10th Sept 2008, he doesnt walk yet but has the most adorable blonde curls!

[indie24]

Hi Banx Welcome back. Great to see you again.

Pam - Congrats on the great test results. yay on the baby shopping. I have some baby rattles for your bub. My friend thought she was having a girl and gave birth to a strapping little boy (10 pounder) yesterday so your baby has lucked out Just let me know what stuff you need and I will either send it to you or bring it down for a visit I have some stuff that I washed and Molly never actually wore and some other stuff that is still in great condition. When are you due again?

Kerry- Molly is doing the same thing with strangers all of a sudden. Next time if you are down here and have time we should all catch up.

Lee - So happy to hear that all is going well with your bub.

Niamh - Hoping that you are all on the mend.

Molly hasn't been well here. She has a snotty nose and some nights has a temp to match. It isn't the first time that she been sick but the first time she has had temps so it was a little worrying. She is such a good kid. Even when she is sick she is still pretty happy.

Still no walking here and if you try and encourage her she will just stop, drop and roll. Stubborn little girl I have. Stuborn from conception LMAO. The next few years promise to be challenging.

[blackduckies]

Hi girls
Kerry hope your trip went well and the wedding went great without any problems.

Banx great to see you there are a few girls who have'nt been back or at least I have'nt seen them around??? Sounds like your man is doing well.

Lee GASTRO!!! Bad at the best of times but when you are preg and have a baby oh my goodness... glad you are over it all now, how did you mangae to keep the kids form getting sick? Souns like you are really nesting ti may be an early bubs, I only feellike that a few weeks out?

Niamh, I must get onto facebook..I would love to see your family growing and it might be the only way to keep in contact seeing as you are so active now.

Donna due the end of March...and there is no way you are sending me the clotheswe must meet up for a cuppa and a chat I am happy to meet you half way, or this time I am planning on having a baby shower ( first and last, might as well make the most of it) maybe you would come to that??

Hi to everyone else i must make time to track you all downand see where you all hang out now, I am guesing if I go to cloth nappies I will have a good chance.

[cheekyfrog]

Hello! Congratulations, Lauren! Saw your message on FB. How exciting!

Welcome back Banx! What have you been up to? Are you on FB? Would love to see those lovely curls!

Thanks, Donna, I hope to be back in Melbourne sometime in January. Never got to see my brother and sister-in-law's new house and am dying to see what it looks like. It's in Kensington. Would love to catch up with you and Pam while I'm there.

Pam, the wedding was fantastic. They were so lucky with the weather. It was cold but it was sunny and not too windy. I've discovered the joys of trying to keep a toddler occupied. OMG. I had to do a reading at the wedding and luckily he went to my mother okay. He is the ultimate cling on and just wants to be on the go all the time.

Jo, I am in awe that you got yourself to England on your own with DS and DD. Hope the jetlag eases soon and you all get a good night's sleep.

Went to a barbecue this evening and lasted, oh, an hour... Spent that hour following Matthew around and around the garden, pulling him out of danger and no go areas. He would not sit still. Very busy little pimple. Was stressing and then the final straw was when I noticed he's been bitten, probably by some little ants. Took him home, bunged him into a cool bath, counted 22 bites, fed him and he went to sleep straight away. I was so hungry, I could cry. Have had a glass of bubbly (have discovered the mini bottles, hurrah) and am cooking myself a steak.

How do you go out with a toddler? I'm thinking the answer is baby sitter...

[ezymay]

LOL Kerry..yes a babysitter!! Or ony to place other kids are so they can entertain them for you.

We are doing well here. Miss Em has started swimming lessons with DH and after a shaking start now loves it and is the star pupil Or so I'm told I'm at work when they go
I have a spot for her in family day care next year when DH goes back to work. I'm happy with the carer and my Gf's twins are there so she'll know some kids.

I am surronded by pregnancies and babies and it is making me very clucky. Any experiences with age gaps???

[Mummatotwo!]

Hi everyone!!! remember me?

How are you all? Im just attempting to get back into forum land.
We have been so busy in this house! i have just started a business from home (yay exciting)
I would post the link, but there is a certain member on belly belly that i dont want to know my businee lol Pm me if you want details

Nathan is great! still the little boobie monster, still small. 14 months and just cracked the 10 kilo mark.

Im so not wanting another one anytime soon lol

[cheekyfrog]

Welcome back, Jen! It's been a while! Good to see you and Banx are back. Looking forward to hearing how you're both getting on and some Nathan and Cooper stories!

Erin, I'd love to have Matthew getting swimming lessons but not available here. Mind you, he's such an unhappy fish finger! Screams as soon as he's put in the water and takes a while to settle down. Can't convince him that it's just a very big bath! Well done on getting day care sorted for next year. It's not easy, is it.

Donna, hope Molly's better now. Horrible time of the year to be sick (not that it's particularly good any time of the year!).

Niamh, how's the family now? Are you all over your tummy bugs? Seems like tummy bugs are going around everywhere!

Matthew has a new tooth through. I thought there were two at first, but now I think it's just the one, his first molar. He's loving his rusks again. And wet face washers.

Dreading the summer ahead. We've had 6 days of high 30s, low 40s and the next "cool" day (under 35 degrees) will be next Sunday or Monday. They've stopped the river flowing to our town and allowing the lake to dry up. And it's disappearing fast with this current run of high temperatures. Expected to be dry by Christmas. I'd love to get Matthew and our old dog away to somewhere cooler. Where it rains!