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Just wanted to let you all know I am around, just not posting much at the mo. I have been working extra hours and also trying to limit the time I am online. It was getting a bit much there for a while! I was going to post yesterday but I had a migrane until this arvo. It is begining to subside now, thank goodness. It has been a long time since I've had any headaches let alone a migraine, not since before I had Liam.
Just wanted to let you all know I am ok, and I am keeping up with posts, just not posting much. Will try to get up to date soon, I promise It's witching hour here now and DH is going to work in about 30mins so I will have to pull my finger out! Bye!!
Hello all. Hows things? Just a quick one from me...I am alone again this long weekend. DH is on a 4wd trip....which started in tears from me, oohhh gggrr. I am trying to put across the point that with all this extra curricular activity dh has, he is the one missing out on the girls growing up and its really not giving me any chance to take up a hobby. Thats my issue. However I am coping well with him being away this time. Bec is about to cut a tooth but so far hasnt been sick. She has woken up snotty though. Olivia is fine, she got bitten on the pointer finger yesterday by something and her finger was red and swolen and streaking. I rang nurse on call...they are so good, not to mention saving time and money to see the gp who would probably prescribe abs!
Me-af arrived, so obviously not utd this month. Will skip next month as eed would clash with loads of birthdays, then try after that. So ther will be a little biger age gap...not too much though. I am on a raw food detox during the day, just for a few days, to make me regular, clear up my skin and just make me feel better. I have ordered some herbs from Lulu as I got talking to her about stuff and she has this business called essence of balance. I am a bit skeptical about stuff like this but I am just at a point where I am stuck and willing to give anything a go within reason. Hopefully will start them at the end of the week. I have booked both girls in to day care for 5 hours tomorrow. Usually Bec is with me on Mondays, however I thought it would be good to give the house a good scrub and go through the cupboards again and do filing! House is clean though just dusting.
Oh my gosh...I am rambling...can you tell I dont have adults to talk to !!! Have a great Sunday
Kris- I was thinking about your bub....is it a boy or girl....well I remember when all that happend and you had said you had an ooppsie and then a few days later you had your pap smear and the dr said you were or about to ovulate. I cant remember the days but I am thinking if you dtd and a few days later were or about to o, then quite possibly its a girl...my theory. The other thing is...what can I get Ethan for his birthday. I am so bad at buying stuff for boys! Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday...do you need any help?
Just a quick one from me...all the boys are outside and Ethans getting into so much mischief (such as climbing onto the trampoline all by himself!!!!)
Mel - I'm so glad you can make it on Saturday!! Don't stress about a present - I didn't even know what to get him - LOL!!! He's only getting a few things from us...It's hard when they're at this age and not really into anything...
As for Becca, I'm sure you'll find some stuff - just browse around the toy section and something will pop out!!! We're getting Ethan a little ride on bike for indoors only (we've got outside ones already) we got one of those outside play gym things - the chunky plastic ones...just second hand, a little toy that you press buttons and stuff pops out the top and a spinning top!! Poor neglected third child that he is!! LOL!
As for your girl theory, that's what I'm thinking as well Mel, but knowing how easily we've had boys I'm still thinking it will probably be one...who knows!! Only one more sleep until we find out! Also, we could see Ethans doody at 12w but couldn't see anything for this bubba and he had a good look cos I asked!! LOL! Still, you never know!! I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep tonight!!! I just hope bubba is all healthy because it's been very quiet....not much kicking going on at all yet!!!
You poor thing having another weekend on your own! It's amazing what you can get used to though when you have too! It's tough though - I completely understand - I was a mess by the time Michaels busy month was over!!! Might be nice to plan some family time...it always brings us back to normal when we've had a day together just as a family...
Hi to everyone else!! Hope you're all well!
Hey Mel - are your girls in family day care??? I've been looking into it as an option to run from home after Louis goes to school. Would fit right in to my lifestyle here and I don't think we'd have to do TOO much to the house (apparently the government gives you $1500 towards it...) I will only be able to have 1 extra child at home through the day anyway so it won't be much of a stress...LOL ...might be a bit of extra money by the time comes - don't think it will really affect tax and you can claim that much stuff on paper I would never earn a thing!! LOL!
Sorry I have been MIA. Just not in the mood to post much at the moment. Have been having up and down days. A few down days actually, so I don't feel like doing much of anything!
I have had another friday and saturday night on my own. Over feeling so lonely. I had a meltdown again this morning, so DH took the kids out to buy a birthday gift for a bday we have to go to tomorrow arvo. I hate that it takes for me to meltdown like that before he gets that I'm stressed out. I just had a bath and slept for a while before they came home. I will be going back to the doctor next week to get a referral to a psycologist or something. Tried the eating well, exercise, witamins thing and although it might have helped a bit. it's not enough.
The kids are well (this week!) Lily has just gotten over another double ear infection. More antibiotics and ear drops. Poor baby. She's being very trying too. I think alot of the time she's bored. I try to do stuff with her, but she's wanting me to be with her all the itme and I just can't. Besides the fact that I can't because of my own state of mind, I can't because I have other things I have to do too. And Liam to look after as well. She's throwing tanties alot and screaming and whinging soooo much. I have smacked her a few times, although I am so so trying not to, but I just lose my patience and when I'm telling her not to push Liam for the 1000th time that day and it doesn't work....well I'm sure you guys know what I mean.
Liam is teething and is a bit coughy with a runny nose and the stinkiest poos ever! He also has a nappy rash I just can't get rid of no matter what I do. But he usually gets it when he's teething. (Seriously any doctor which says that teething doesn't cause kids to get sick is an idiot!) He's a menace too, into absolutely everything he can find. He's stuffed the computer a few times cause he climbs on the table and bashes the keyboard. I now have to put the dining table chairs into the kitchen which is gated off so he can't get them. Such a PITA! He's at the stage where he will pull everything out of drawers and cupboards too, so the kids room is constantly messy with clean clothes and nappies which they have pulled out of the drawers and cupboards. I've stopped going off a them and packing them away now. I leave it till they are in bed and go in then!
Trying to eat well and exercise, not only for my mental health, but I really need to lose weight too. I'm over being so fat. But because I am such an emotional eater, it is proving difficult to keep on track! The exercise is easy, going for a walk on my own is good me time, but the eating, well....lets just say I have just devoured a chocolate bar, and still haven't had lunch
Kris, I saw on FB that you're having another little man, congrats hun!! You're going to be the queen amongst a brood of princes!! And I love the name you've chosen too! I hope you're feeling well.
Jen, how are you doing? How's bubba? When are you due, mustn't be too long now?? How's the toilet training going? We've had a few hot days lately have you been letting him run naked?! I let mine go naked now. They do it themselves and I'm sick of dressing and redressing them. Even Liam has learnt to take off his pants and nappy. Lil helps him with his shirt....such a good big sister...
Mel, How are you and the girls?
Dis Mel, how are you doing the last time I remember you were haveing a tough week....
Kaz, haven't heard from you for a while, how's Pip?
Ok gotta go, Lil's going to the toilet on her own....that means toilet paper and tooth paste everywhere......
Yep - we're expecting our 4th little monkey!! Jayden Luke will be arriving in 20 weeks! I'm so excited now I know the gender and name - it seems to make it easier for me to bond!!!
We had Ethans 1st b'day and party today!! Was so fantastic! The kids all had so much fun running around!! He's also had his last b/f this morning so tomorrow I will have freedom for a while! LOL!
Kaz - Was so great to see you and Pip! Thanks for coming and for your beautiful gifts!! xo
Mel - Was great to see you guys as well! I can't believe Becca slept all that time in Ethans cot!! Fantastic! Olivia seemed to enjoy herself as well! Thank you also for your gorgeous gift!!
I think we should definitely organise a catch up soon - I was thinking about it later after I said to organise an xmas catch up with the kids but was thinking it might be nice for just us 3 mums to head out so we can have a good chat...we do that with my mothers group now and it's so nice!!! Let me know what you think!!
Jen & Dis - Hope your both well!
Kel - I'm so glad to hear that your going to head back to the dr's - sounds like you've give the alternatives a good go but if you're still not feeling great it sounds like you might need to take the next step! I hope you can get it all sorted out soon for your sake..xoxo
Glad to hear the kids are well...sorry to hear Lily's been trying...it is a difficult age thats for sure! Have you tried "desitin" for Liams bum?? Works wonders on my boys when they've had nappy rash...
Might be worth investing in some child proof lock things for the drawers by the sounds of it - boys always seem to get into far more of that sort of stuff...LOL! Ethans into everything but the older boys could never open the drawers in our unit - the benefits of having an old home - LOL!
Ok...better go and clean up a bit more of this mess - we're off to Euroa tomorrow for my Nanna's 94th b'day...she's not very well now so I think it will be the last one - she's had a good innings though!!! It will be more of a relief now so that her suffering will end...
Kel- youre having such a run....big hugs. I know when I had that meltdown a few months ago I realised that Livy was bored, so she would tanty, push Bec and just hit me. I know know that I have a kid who needs to be doing something. I am not looking forward to the scjhool holidays when occassional care has finished! Its hard to do a lot of stuff with them when the other needs just as much attension. Hope her ear clears up. With Liams rash, have you tried hydrozole? Or even any anti fungal. Hydrozole has anti fungal and cortozne. Obviously you wont need to use it that long, we used it for livs mouth and her rotten nappy rash. I know its not a natural cream but she got real bad rashes where it would bleed and was the only thing to clear it. Hows the weight loss? I think I put on with all the parties I have had this weekend.
Kris- was great to catch up. Your boys are beautiful. Good luck with Ethans needles. Must do a catch up...some mummy time We went to a 30th after your house and at 930, liv started crying...I'm tired, I want to go to bed. She had done so well for a big day out. We have had such a big weekend, so back to routine today.
Mel - Gosh, Olivia did super well to make it to 9.30pm!!! Well - I might facebook message both you and Kaz and we can organise a date and place that suits for dinner out - will be great!!!
We had a huge day yesterday - the kids had about 6 hours in the car all up and they coped really well!! (Especially since I don't take toys for them - LOL!) They had so much fun at my Aunty's house though - they got to have a swim in the pool and chatted with all the relo's (half of who I don't even know - LOL!)
We got home about 8.30pm so am definitely having a lazy day today...
Well we are having a good weekend so far. Yesterday we went down the coast to the beach. IT was such a perfect day yesterday, not too hot and not too cold. We went to a beach where there is an inlet to a river or something and that's where we swam, it was so nice, no waves warm water, gorgeous!! The kids had a ball, especially Liam. He sooo loves the outdoors- swimming, running around, nature, animals! He's so brave and has to be watched ALL the time or he just does whatever. He instantly ran to the water when we got to the beach, not a care in the world! Lily on the other hand is a scaredy pants, lol! Has to hold your hand all the time and is petrified of anything that moves! But she got used to it all, lol!
I have had a busy week, I worked tow full days and extra hours the other days. Trying to save for a few things- chrissy, and we need a ceiling fan for the kids room. It's sooo hot in there! I have some extra hours this week too. It's kinda nice being at work for the extra time and having some responsibility there, but then on the other hand I feel like I have hardly seen DH. And the kids to some extent, though I deal with them when I get home- the dinner, bath, bed stuff and give DH a break from them. I know how hard a day at home is with them!
Mel, I saw on FB you were out running at 6am on a sunday morning!! You're enthusiastic!! LOL. I have been doing ok with the weight loss stuff. My eating was pretty bad yesterday- had fish n chips for lunch (but I took the batter off the fish, does that count as healthy?? LOL) and then a chocolate sundae from maccas on the way home from Woolongong.... but I went for a walk yesterday morning and then all the swimming and running with the kids at the beach, as well as sweeping the floor and cleaning it on my hands and knees! So....not feeling tooo guilty about it!
Has anyone heard from Jen lately? It's been a while since I've seen her around. Jen I hope everything is ok and your'e just having a break!
Kel- sounds like a beautiful day. Also sounds like youre doing well with your weight loss/eating. I was supprised too to get up and go running. Bec woke at 545...but i thought it was 645 and got her back to sleep. I couldnt sleep so I got up and dressed for the run and it was only 6am.... I feel realy good. My legs are starting to be a bit sore though! I just want to get fit and feel good. I am starting to feel motivate on all aspects of life.
I honestly cant believe that its Rebeccas Birthday today...this year has flown by. And to think i was already utd when Olivia was this age!! Better get a move on hey! We are having Becs party this Sunday and with all the warm weather we have been having, its forecast to be raining!!! Luckily we have decking and tarps!!!
We had the draftsman over last night to look at the house again. So exciting! This house is going to be huge, from a 2 bedroom and study to 4 bedroom study and rumpus....just means lots more cleaning! However our bedroom is going to be much bigger, like a parents retreat So excited. So we just have to get the plans right, then price it up and take it to the bank....hopefully they will give us more $$....that will be the only stumbling block!!
Happy Birthday Becca!!!! How exciting!! Looking forward to catching up on Sunday - we have a couple of other things on that day as well but will drop in for an hour or so in the arvo!!
How exciting extending your home - that is fantastic!!! You won't know yourself in a bigger home!!!! We love it here and it's not even that big! LOL!
Good on you for starting your running Mel - you sound very motivated - its nice when the weathers a bit warmer in the morning as well!
Kel - Sounds like you had a great time at the beach!!! The extra $$ will come in handy this time of the year that's for sure - I have quite a few laybys at the moment that I need to pick up - god knows how we're going to find the money for it all but I'm sure we'll manage!!
As for us...I've got a cold and the kids are still sniffly but are on the mend...we had a great weekend down at Phillip Island although the kids slept atrociously!!!!! We haven't had so little sleep for a looonngg time and we both found it hard to find any energy. The boys saw the pelicans being fed and we went searching in rock pools, went to the nobbies and saw some little fairy penguins and a playground. The water was a bit fresh for them to properly swim though - especially with their sniffles but we had a really great time!!
Jen - I hope you're ok???? Please jump on and let us know how you're going!!!
Dis - Hope you're well also!!
Ok...chat later - I'm trying not to spend as much time on the computer (and as per usual I'm failing dismally...LOL)
How are you all?? We are doing well. I have just had the second night of Liam sleeping for 10 hours straight without a wake up call through the night! Unfortunately Lil still wakes, but the night before last it was only once at 1am, and last night DH dealt with her, so for me that was 7hours straight sleep, wooooohooooo!!!!!!!! Even though we were up at 5am, I feel like a new woman! I feel almost normal Almost.... lol!
Kris, hope you're feeling better and that your kids are sleeping normally again!
I'm trying to not spend so much time online too. It helps that my computer is having regular heart attacks for some reason and just refuses to connect to the net. O therwise I would most likely be failing dismally too. But I get sooo much more done when not online. My house is actually fairly tidy. I come home last night and thought, 'Oooh, the place is clean I can relax instead of clean'. It also helped the kids had been at childcare half the day and then we went to mums for dinner!
Mel, yay @ the extensions! I so can't wait til we have a house. I hate living in our little bed unit.
I know what you mean about feeling motivation in other aspects of life too from exercising. It's amazing how it works! I feel the same. I haven't exercised for the past 3 days cause DH has been working and today I feel pretty unmotivated, even though I had a great night sleep! But I will go for a walk if DH ever gets out of bed....when you get up at 5am, having DH sleep til 8am (or later) feels like FOREVER!
Anyway better go and do something like folding or vacuuming. Hey maybe if I vasuume, DH will get his arse out of bed?? Is that nasty??????? lol
Hi girls, I haven't been on here in ages! I've just been so busy with my new business, I haven't had much time to myself. Add to that a baby that really, really doesn't like sleep and I often feel like a chook with my head cut off!!!!
Does anyone have Jen's phone number or anything, I'm getting kinda worried about her...Or maybe she's had bubs??!! Does anyone know when she was actually due?
Jen....JEN....where for art thou Jen!! Hope all is well babe
I'm feeling ****ty, got a chest and ear infection. But the kids are really good. So precious! We're having a good week except that I'm sick
Ok thats it for now, I'm going to bed...nighty night!
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It's witching hour here now and DH is going to work in about 30mins so I will have to pull my finger out! Bye!!
but I went for a walk yesterday morning and then all the swimming and running with the kids at the beach, as well as sweeping the floor and cleaning it on my hands and knees! So....not feeling tooo guilty about it!
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