FJ- I like your organised chaos! that's hilarious... my wardrobe looks like that, but I have absolutely no excuse for it, whereas you definitely do!
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Maz - I rang the P O and they said it shouldnt matter as long as it has a name on it. Thanks
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FJ- I like your organised chaos! that's hilarious... my wardrobe looks like that, but I have absolutely no excuse for it, whereas you definitely do!
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I have new toys! I just set up my new frontload washing machine & drier! Both ar enow in use just fo the hell of it LOL
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Heck yeah Maz - I'll fly down to help you with Mat's birthday (I wish... *sigh*). But all the credit goes to my mum and aunty who organised most of the stuff - first birthdays are pretty easy though, we just had finger food, lolly bags for the parents to take home, and I brought a heap of toys from home for the bubbies to play with. And mum spent the day before blowing up balloons. Lots and lots of balloons. We were lucky though, the house my family were staying in (yep Gigi, it was a rental) was awesome, and it had a pool, so we all jumped in the pool later on.
Gigi hon, does DH know that you are at the point where you are feeling that you would be happier without him? Does he know what needs to change to make you feel like the relationship is worth pursuing. Or is this something that you are still processing internally. Even if it seems really bleak right now (and without going into too much detail on an open forum, believe me, I know what that feels like), trust can be rebuilt. Sometimes an event like the tax return problem can be a catalyst for change - it can make the relationship stronger because it forces both people to really evaluate what they need from the the relationship and how to achieve it. I'm suspecting that this is not an isolated event, that it's symptomatic of a larger pattern of behaviour that you're not happy with, but the question is, is it something that you think that your DH can, or will want to change given the opportunity? (Sorry, I've just read over that and I apologise if it's come across sounding all counsellor-ish). I just really really hope that you find your happiness sweet, because it really breaks my heart to see you unhappy, and know that I'm here if you need someone to talk to, or a virtual shoulder to lean on.
Someone asked about the teething necklaces at night - I take Euan's off before bed (and when he bathes), but he wears it for day sleeps. He goes to bed so late at night anyway that his sleep has still improved out of sight, but I have noticed that he is grumpier and experiencing more discomfort on awakening. He likes to chew his (and can get it in his mouth no problems), and because he mostly sleeps topless I can't tuck it away where he won't get to it.
Kaz - I'm working on piccies, I promise. I took 230 over the week that my family were up, and I'm now going through and sorting, editing, colour correcting etc, etc. Oh, and BTW, I like your new avvy and love the tagline. And I'm glad that there are signs of recovery and that Pip is being tempted with fruit.
There was someone else that asked me a question but I can't find it now. Sorry whoever it was. If it was important please beat me over the head with a wet nappy until I remember.
Oh, Gigi, you asked if he roared like a tiger at those who dubbed him the gayest baby in the village in his jungle prints? Of course he did!! Although it's mostly his dad who calls him that (and his mum too). My mum vehemently and staunchly denies it, but then goes and plays Abba at him. Now what kind of influence is that???
Euan also had his needles today (and like Aiden is sleeping like a... well, a baby really), and is only 100gm heavier than last time he was weighed about 2 or 3 months ago. He's still 10.38kg, and is 79cm tall. I think he's lost weight since he's been walking. So he won't be out of his mediums any time soon LOL.
WOH(Sleeping)B: GK.
Good boy Euan Sleep for your mama!!Well Aiden's being so good and his top teeth are starting to come through. Apparently teething comes fast and hard here
We got fluffy mail today a jaguar berryplush and two blueberry minkees I cant help but pat his bum. I want minkee knickers they look so comfy
Hmmm Im looking for ideas of what to do tomorrow though so throw your ideas out there I cant stand another day at home
WOHB: Retro Blueberry Minkee
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findin things: guys cant really comprehend with instructions to find things
organising nappies: i wish i had a stash that i can organise. right now, i wash, hang n use as soon as its dry
teething necklace: im interested to know more...can someone link me a page?
forgot what else i was gonna post...
off to see the lights down the street
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oooh, that reminds me, must sell my small jaguar BP and blue itti... but they're too cute! Why does my boy have to grow up so quick?
rhyb - what to do in Cairns tomorrow? hmmm... go to Rusty's, pick up a case (or seven) of mangoes and send it to me quick smart!! pweeeeeaaaase???
ETA: Rhoda, this is the BB thread with some natter about the teethig necklace http://https://www.bellybelly.com.au...-bub-wear.html
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Maz - Yay on your nappy!
Gigi -
Sammi - Welcome back!! I don't normally see babies resemblences(sp?) to their parents but goddamn Ruby looks like you!!!
Teething necklace; I take Punk's off when she sleeps... If I didn't, she would!!
WOPB: Sposie.NR from hell still clearing up...
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Poor Punky, she gets it bad doens't she!
mmmmm, mangos .... yum!
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Us - Pip looking gorgeous in lime green minky with rhinocerous embroidered candy-cane and red inner christmas nappy out shopping! WAY too cute! Had him just running around in nappy & necklace, couldn't help myself. I mean, when they're that cute ... and he felt like it ... who am I to stop him?
Dad & DH are now coming down with virus, am worried about Dad (given he's 75 and more susceptable) than DH. I think I'm on the mend, still a bit woozy when coughing though.
WoHB - snoozywun stone & natural.
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Speaking of mangoes, I was really proud of myself today, the cubes were too slippery for Riv, so Nelle the Problem Solver coated them in coconut!
WORB: A sposie, hoping to TT him soon...not sure how to go about it though...
WOSB: BBH
Oh dont talk about ittis Im eyeing some off I really want to try them but DP says no cz Ive had fluffy mail twice this week
Mangoes Ha Id probably eat em all cz well Im a guts when it comes to mangoes
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**hides in embarrassment**
Rhyb - I still haven't sent your fluffy mail (I know, feel free to pop down and hit me over the goddamn head with the nappy).. the new position at work I'm in is busier than my old one, and i had to quickly pop out to buy the secret santa gift for our work party tomorrow - argghh.. too much stuff to do!!!!! Even though the work party is tomorrow, I will tryto send it to you tomorrow ok? I'm sooooo very sorry, I'm usually sooo organised...
FJ - love your chaos mate... love it...
Think someone is going through the 4 month growth spurt cos she's a little unsettled - to say the least - not sleeping at all during the day (didn't worry me today since I wasn't with her!) but geeeez it makes it hard at night to get her to go down!!!!
Anyhoo.. nuff about my crap..
Now for something exciting...
WOAB: Green Kids & soaker - just cos I can
WOMB: BBB & soaker
Its ok Arimeh Im not stressed so don't you stress either
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wow, you all know what to say to cheer me up. Dh has just asked "what's so funny" cos i'm sitting, reading the Daily Digest of this thread, chuckling away. Very hard to explain why i was laffin! i just told him you all think (like me) that you can hide chocolate from men, by leaving it on the kitchen bench. that satisfied him.
i had no idea you could buy a laptop for $500. dh tells me they are like $2,000. but he is used to seeing the Good Stuff (huge screens, latest gizmos) at his work i must admit. i would be happy with 2nd hand, as long as it works. I am worried i have gotten SO used to his being Mr Computer Tech, i have become lazy, and rely too much on him getting everything to work.
it did cross my mind, if i wasn't with dh, i could move to another part of Australia. but then i worried about bilby, she woudln't get to have him be part of her life then. They love each other so much, i coudln't and wouldn't keep them apart. i feel enough of a heel for even thinking about them living NOT under the same roof.
it's a pretty drastic step, to move apart from dh, but he has't listened or taken seriously, ANY of the things i have said over last six years. i really feel the ONLY thing he woudl take notice of, would be if i leave. I have no desire to rob bilby of her daddy, there is no other man waiting in the wings, i just want dh to grow up and be responsible in financial matters. (like filing a tax return each year). and to be engaged since 2003 - but no actual marriage - i am sick of promises that are not kept.
skittlebub - bilby got a lovely amber teething necklace for her birthday, the instructions say to take it off for bath and bedtime. obviously if people on this thread are leaving it on 24/7, maybe the instructions are being cautious, so - up to the individual?
rhyb - dunno about minki knickers (although Maz once joked about minky g-strings LOL), but you Maz makes breastpads with minkee on one side. I wonder if anyone makes mamma pads with minky on the inner. Mama pads with cotton or bamboo velour are very lush to wear.
Suse - photoshopped or not, i would love to see pics of Euan's birthday party!
Pink - great to see you back with us hon! you was missed.
WOTBB: the usual, it's midnight, bilby is asleep. She climbed to the top of the sofa today, what a monkey she is turning into!
i put new pics of her on my gallery. you decide. is she the xmas fairy or the xmas little devil!!
back again
so you don't hae to go searching!
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...248&ppuser=336
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GiGi, What you need to do is ask him to leave. OR you need to find the stength to tell him you want to leave. There is n o reason at all why Biilby can't still have her dad. Good on you for wanting to keep that relationship between them alive. its important.
I think it may possibly give him a kick up the butt to change. YOu need to realise you can cope just fine on your own & He needs to know you have realised this. Sounds to me like he has possibly made you feel you can't get by with out him & thats just crap. there is Sooooo much out there to support single mums.
yes honey I do for me
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Children are ALWAYS monsters Maz
Profound words from a child who doesn't seem to understand emotions at all... or how to read them.
BBL gotta get us going for swimming lessons
WOHB: BumG
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Goooooood morning campers!
Gigi - I love the photos, she's a Xmas elf for sure
Hey, isn't there an Adelaide meet this weekend? (sorry, just popped into mind).
I think, as others have posted, Bilby will get the most out of both you and her dad if you're both happy. If that means going to counselling - great. If that means living seperately, that's OK too, she'll adapt and be happier for it in the long run.
But if you ever want a Melbourne holiday - my house is open to you!
Mel - you take care of yourself, specially if your new job is full-on. Work out your priorities at home - stuff that makes *you* feel good (for me it was keeping Pip in MCN!) and make sure you achieve it.
*hugs* and stuff
Christy - that's so cute! mmm, swimming.
Maz - Hehehe, I bought some with quilters' cotton on one side & minky on the other, can't work out which side is to me!
Us - well Pip's happy but not eating much, but drinking OK. Seems like a lovely day though.
WoHB - zappy with white PUL cover.
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