MICHELLE _ How did the big boy go today? I have been thinking about you!!
KELLY _ Oh darl, I'm so sorry it's all just too much atm, things will calm down, I'm promising you! & I'm with you, the clucky girls in here are just nuts. They need to talk to a therapist or something. I WISH I could talk myself into another one, but I just can't. I LOVE babies & I cluck like a mother hen over them, but I have no inclination to do it myself. Alan's work friend is coming to visit us over Chinese New Year & they have a newborn son & I can't wait to get my hands on him. I forget his Chinese name but it translated to 'little tiger'. How cute!
WILLOW _ Ouchies babe, I hope that your mastitis clears really quickly & I hope it's NOT that actually. I had a little blockage once when feeding Claudia & it was awful. & I hear you on the no help, sometimes Alan is like that. He has no concept of time (it's hereditary I'm sure), & he seems to think whenever I get the kids to bed at night is good enough. Well to me, not when they have school the following day! It irks me no end. Same with getting them to school on time. He took them on Friday & I was having heart palpitations beacuse he was just plodding along in his own sweet time. Grrr!!!1
So lets do a head count for 15 July............ Who's looking at coming in? Freya I would be soooooooooo sad but I completely understand your predicament, but I don't have to like it. I will miss you.
LISA _ How are you darl? Are you off to the Dr tomorrow?
Michelle: I'm so proud of you. What a huge day for you and your little people.
Ok AF is back and a big arse cyclone is coming. That about sums up my life ATM. We are prepared to evacuate West. Just waiting on the 11am update because it looks like it's heading further North. This one is a biggie. I'm really worried but if it is coming here, we're not going to hesitate and leave. Dh will have to stay and work but the kids, my parents and grandma are ready to blow this Popsicle stand.
Oh I know Jayne Im so upset about possibly missing the meetup
I wasnt going to say anything for awhile but I feel bad lying, and Mako my sweet I sincerely apologise if I upset you. You were my first thought staring at those two lines, I felt so upset that YOU should be the person posting a Surprise Im pregnant post, not me
We'd decided to pick up TTC again in March so that I would hopefully get pregnant and be due AFTER Dh gets back from o/s. I wasnt exactly gung ho about the idea because after the last m/c Im still feeling pretty broken about it and dont know if I can go through that all again. So I was tracking my cycle and avoiding dtd for the 7-10 days over ovulation and its worked so far because my cycles have been over 35 days long since the d&c.
Until this one. I just felt weird all last week so on Friday I thought Id test for peace of mind and it was a light +. So I tested again Sunday and it was very obviously +.
I dont want to seem ungrateful because Im not, when so many of us would dearly love another baby and easily as well. Im just terrified out of my mind and worried about doing it all alone. The EDD is somewhere around the first week in October Im guessing seeing as obviously I ovulated to my old cycle schedule. Which means Dh will be somewhere hot and sandy for the last 20wks of the pregnancy and quite a bit of after baby. He is so upset about that; he didnt speak to me for a whole day after I told him.
So thats why Im keen to move back to Townsville. Because thats where all my support network is. And Im going to need it desperately. Not to mention I wont be able to fly after the second trimester which means possibly no bridesmaid in my best friends wedding unless Im up there. And no Sydney meetup holiday. If the airlines would let me fly at 27wks Id come in a heartbeat but thats something to plan further down the track when Im sure I will actually be 27wks pregnant at that stage.
So for now Im sailing down the Denial River until scan time.
Oh Freya, I'm sure that each and everyone of us is overjoyed for you but also completely understanding of how stressed you must be. You are very kind to think of the possible impact thisay have on others
I for one quietly excited. If you do move up here I'm here for you 24/7. I know how hard deployment are an coupled with a
pregnancy/baby I'm at your service for whatever whenever. Tvl general even has rooms with live hook up facilities I think.
Spring - glad you are ready to evacuate.... it does look like a huge cyclone.... having lived in Darwin and the Top End for many years, I understand how scary these things can be... stay safe and let us know you are ok... xo
Freya... I'm still saying congrats babe.... you and DH will work it out one way or another. And for the record, I frew to France at 20 weeks pregnant, stayed 7 weeks, then flew home 27 weeks pregnant - I had to inject clexane just before boarding, my Ob wasn't that happy about me flying such long distance, but with the clexane, he gave me the all clear. 27 weeks you would be fine, but I know it's not going to be easy for you to get away - wait and see where you are at hon, you may well be able to pull off a couple of days get away, I reckon you'll be needing it!
Got heaps of work to do today, got a couple of new clients, so best get on - and also, Michelle, was thinking of you yesterday - another 'first'... these are so tough - I was a mess on DD1's first day of school 7 months after her Dad died.... took all my courage not to cry in front of all the new parents dropping off their kids, it's so crappy there are few words babe, just know that I get it big time xox
Freya - Congratulations. Pretty sure you can fly after 27 weeks though - one of my friends flew from Sydney to Adelaide, very very prg. I remember thinking she was nuts. I'm positive she was 30+ weeks.
Janie - No good hun. Tried everything you said yesterday except for more frequent feeds (I just couldn't fit them in...nor the resting part - surprised?? LOL) and it's still the same, if not worse today. I can't feel any lumps at all and have massaged the crap out of it but still no good. I have a very distinct red mark that is hot to the touch but not 'streaky' and the skin does not appear to be 'shiny' either. Weird thing is I don't feel at all unwell. Very sore boob yes sireeee, but not unwell otherwise Off to the GP at 11am. I hope he's not a small town quack who tells me to wean *sigh* because then I'm totally screwed. See how we go....
I am having a very bad day, lonely, sad, worried for my babies at their new schools, stoopid boob, blah, blah, blah. BBL.
Freya - I knew some thing was up!!! congrates babe
Mako- Your poor DH. If he does have stomach ulcers, google manuka honey. Apparently it is wonderful for stomach ulcers. I am sorry if my talk of having another baby upset you. One of my little prayers is to see you have another bub and I wish this more than anything else.
Willow - Ouch. I am so sorry you are going through this, pls try and rest.
Janie- My niece and nephew both have allergies and my SIL went to hell and back when they were babies. It was for this reason she decided not to have any more kids. I seriously get that.
Kelly - How is B now? Yes I am mad and I honestly can't think anything logical about having 4 kids lol. I barely survived the first year of Eva's life
Jayne - I hope you are feeling ok. As you know I am coming in July!!! yay. I am just gonna cry when I meet you all.
Michelle - I am glad Oscar went well at kindy.
Afm - Sara is going really well at school. Loren started swimming yesterday and she did really well. There were 3 mums there and all breastfeeding their babies. I've never seen so many bfing mums in one place, so nice to see. Actually I burst into tears when I got in the car because I felt a little jealous. I may add that I am due for AF so very hormonal and Eva chucked and almighty tanty so I was a little fragile. Eva's tanties are huge and she is a lot more physically aggressive than S and L.
Freya - congratulations And I flew to NZ at 36 weeks I am sure 27w will be a breeze *mwah*
BBL. G needs to snooze and we are suffering the side effects of a busy day at pre-school and being up half the night with an unsettled baby. Ah, the joys .....
Janie - Hahahaha! Don't worry about it, I just thought it was funny. I do it allllll the time then have to go back and edit them out! Thanks for the call today, I really appreciate it. Although I may have been a bit prematurely relieved - I think it is definitely better but not sure it's all good just yet. Will do heat, massage, ice pack thing as much as I can tonight and hope to see a big improvement in the morning. I am just keeping everything crossed it doesn't get too full blow mastitis. Hope you had a fun afternoon at your friends place!
Spring - Sounds sensible to me. I'm freaking out for you all, I can only imagine how you are feeling. Stay safe xxx
Michelle - I remember now you flying to NZ. Thought you were nuts too!
Already put this on FB but for Jayney's benefit - L had an awesome first day at preschool, even had a nap the little bugger! LOL. His teachers said he was very settled and had a lot of fun
WILLOW - I'm not sure if this sounds dumb, but could you express to try unblock the sore boobie? Maybe even in the shower while you are under some nice hot water? I remember how ouchie I was with Claudia & that was a blockage, but I just hand-expressed in the shower. Mind you, it wasn't ongoing & she was like a hoover, so it didn't last long. So glad you think of my deprived state of FB. Thank you so much! Mwah!
FREYA _ Congratulations darling. Honestly, this is good news. Babies have disgusting timing & make themselves appear when it suits them, so I'm already thinking a girl. This girl dances to hear own beat & she was ready. You will work something out with DH & the delivery & everything else. You will. Sounds like you have a wonderful support network in Townsville, so it's the obvious choice. Plus, you can still fly to Sydney. So it's win-win all round I say!!! lol.
MICHELLE _ Sorry to hear that last night was a bad one. Does O go to school everyday? Did he enjoy himself apart from being so tired? Oh & how's the dummy issue going? All gone?
BEK _ You're like me, one of the things I miss most about having a baby is the breastfeeding. I hope that doesn't sound really weird, but it's that one-on-one snuggly, bonding, I'm loving you & only you right at this moment kind of feeling. I miss that too. but I just can't make myself want another one. If you want another one, you go for it. You know you CAN do it - if you want it babe, do it. You're a wonderful Mummy & only you know if your uterus is retired or just on long service leave.
SPRING _ Stay safe darl. Keep us updated & just be careful. xx
Will BBL! Just got in the door from shopping & need to unpack the groceries. Everything is closed from tomorrow til Thu for Chinese New Year. We are off to Beijing on Fri for a little city break - I'm a bit excited.
Freya - OMG... soooo exciting hun. I know the timing isn't perfect and it's all a bit scary for you but it is wonderful news and I'm praying all is ok!! Oh and I flew quite late in my pg too!!
Jayne - Enjoy Chinese New Year... exciting!!
Willow - Gald to hear the boobie isn't getting any worse... the mastitis came on SOOOO quickly when I got it so it's a good sign that things haven't got worse!! Good luck.
Michelle - Hope all the kiddies get to bed early tonight and give you some peace!!
Bek - Luke's chucking some great tanties at the moment too.. I really feel your pain and I've had a few tears lately too! It's not an easy job that we do!
Spring - My god.. I can't imagine what you're going through right now... stay safe hun... I'm praying that it's not as bad as they think it's going to be... it's freaking me out and I'm thinking of you constantly.
Mako - Glad that you're finally getting some answers with regards to DH.. poor thing.. doesn't sound too good and I hope they can get it all sorted soon. Good luck with Sage starting pre-school.. soo exciting. Luke has his orientation on Thursday morning too.. it's crazy!!
Lee - I'm so impressed with your fitness!! You go girl!!
Hope everyone else is well. We're doing much better today... thank god. The last few days have been a bit much and I hate to say there have been a few tears!! Poor DH keeps coming home to a very upset and cranky wife! Anyway.. today we were busy and it just suits me much better. Campbell actually slept most of the day away.. he's so much better when we go out.. so I think I have to just get out more and deal with the fact that I won't get ANY housework done!! Although it is exhausting going out!! The highlight was getting Luke's haircut today.. he was sooo funny. The hairdresser couldn't believe it.. most kids HATE getting it done and Luke was P*ssing himself laughing as she was using the clippers on him. We got him clippered all over... so it's really short!! I love it.. he looks so handsome and is all ready for kindy on Thursday!! Thankfully tomorrow is daycare day too... really looking forward to that!!
Bek OMG hunny you most definately didn't upset me with you talking about having #4. I'd be stoked for you if that was to happen (as I am happy for anyone else who decides to have another baby).
This is for ALL of you in here..PLEASE DON'T feel you need to tread around me or my feelings..Yes my heart does hurt a little bit whenever someone announces a pregnancy but that is just the way it is and I have to deal with that every single day whether it be in here with you all that I love and care about or people IRL. I know it will be my turn again some day hopefully so until that day comes I just have to suck it up and get on with life. I hope that hasn't come out the wrong way
Ok so now that's out in the open.
Spring How's everything in T'Ville? I'm sorry but I've been at work this arv/tonight so haven't seen any updates since this morning. I really do hope you are all ok and are safe
Willow How did the bedtime with L go tonight after his little nap today?
Sage finally went to sleep without me patting his bum for the 1st time since we've been home from holidays.Cheeky monkey sure does know how to get this mumma under his thumb hahaha but I honestly wouldn't have him any other way. I took him to my MIL's today and she told me she's not going to give him back to me on Thursday cos she doesn't want him to go off to Pre School on Friday lol..Luckily I know she's only joking
Mako - there are two people I know who I would gladly give a baby to, and you are one of them, the other my best friend (who has just had her second miscarriage).... both of you are goreous girls... I know you will both get little babes in your arms, I just know it, and thats final.
Spring - this cyclone is SO freakin big.... take care babe xoxoxo
Willow - bet you were glad to get your babes back again tonight.... hope you are feeling better.
Michelle - how u doing babe? How was today?
Kelly - housework will always be there - I've given up on having a really clean house, it just ain't going to happen with good parenting.... do what you have to to keep sane, and forget the rest. I keep reminding myself they will not write on my tombstone "she never had a weed in her garden" or "her house never had a spec of dust in it".... but you will be remembered for being a mum that was there, that was fun, that made the time.... you know what I'm saying, reminding myself too!! Hugs, and glad u had a good day today!
Bek - so happy you are going to make it to Sydney! Can't wait to meet you and Willow and Mako.... I'm actually going to Sydney next weekend with my older DD, meeting up with my mum as it's her 70th - staying at Star City and taking her to Dr Zhivago (the show)... she will love it, so this is my practice run for July!
Well AFM - DH and I are going to look at a small hotel on the North Coast this weekend, taking the campervan and 3 of the kids. Bit of a long story, but this could be a good solution all around to many of our problems. It would mean my two big kids are in boarding school in Hobart, as I am not prepared to uproot them for school again - and frankly am so happy with the school they are at... we would be 3 hours away, so not that far.... it's a HUGE decision.... and I might be jumping the gun, but need to think about all concerned, will know more after we have seen the property and met the current owners. Keep you posted ladies - and if we do go ahead with it all - ABSOLUTELY there must be a get together in my hotel lol....
Anyway - must get to bed, my right eye has been twitching for 2 days as I'm not getting enough sleep.... Remy has been visiting every night.... grrrr - any advice on this one?
Mako; YOU are a very honest and beautiful person, we are very lucky to have you as our friend!
SPRING. I am thinking of you today. Im horrified, terrified and worried sick about all my friends up there. Please stay safe and check in with us if/when you can AND as soon as you can afterward so we know your ok. You can sms me if your able too.
Spring - thinking of you today hun, stay safe my sweet lady xxx
Freya - whoo hoo hooo hooo hooo!! Thats awesome news hun xx I hope you can make it to Syd meet up - Id love to rub your belly
Michelle - hope you survived 1st preschool day and hope O was okay
BW: Thinking of you today too
Jayne - Im so sorry for your loss, and hope your mum and sis are doing ok. to you too.
Sorry ran out of ime for more persies, but Ill BBL (kids are off to care today so I'll have time). Went and had the BT done on Monday - yesterday morning before I could get the results - AF hit with a vengeance. Its so heavy and painful. Im convinced its a m/c but BT results came back negative. So maybe it was an off cycle, I dont know. While Im relieved, I can honestly say that number 3 is not out of the question anymore. There was a little hope there for a while, you know the daydreaming of what this baby would have been like etc etc.. so I know that I will probably go down the ttc road again but maybe in a couple of years.
Lisa, everything happens for a reason (I believe) I'm pleased to hear that you feel decided on your TTC path now . Sorry to hear AF is so awful, hope it settles down soon xo
but I completely understand your predicament, but I don't have to like it. I will miss you.
Off to the GP at 11am. I hope he's not a small town quack who tells me to wean *sigh* because then I'm totally screwed. See how we go....
And I flew to NZ at 36 weeks 
I am sure 27w will be a breeze *mwah*
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