Ahhhh Freya - the lesson of patience is never an easy one, I'm not great at it.... but good things do come to those who wait.... and like you said, you have some positive things to do for yourself, so use this time to focus on yourself more xoxo
It's ages since I have been on this site and I just read your post and wanted to give you a hug. I understand exactly how you are feeling.
And you did lose something, something very special. Your baby was there and don't let anybody tell you different! The pain will ease and to some extent go, but you hold on to the memory my love.
Lee I'm also a little excited about our future trip to Tassie. I know we'll be down there sometime in October next year as DH has the National Titles down there then but we just need to wait for the calendar to come out with the exact dates..I've never been down there so I'm really looking forward to it and how exciting that we'll get to meet IRL too
I seriously cannot believe Flynn will be 1 next week :0 and well done to you on surviving your little solo stint and well done to your DH on his weight loss..I hope the little workshop helps you guys out too
Freya Where/When are you looking at moving to? How's your work raining going? Are you still enjoying it?
My OB/Gyn doesn't use stitches so I was ok as far as that went(so I thought) She uses the glue and it does an awesome job..I had a special tape/gluey thing after my CS with Sage too and it was fantastic. The only thing I have an issue with now though is I also put a waterproof dressing over the top of my cuts this morning cos its not recommended that you swim with the glue..anyway as I've removed the dressing before my shower it has pulled the glue away and the lower cut on my CS scar is ok but my belly button isn't looking fantastic. Its weeping a bit and is looking rather nasty..I've got something over the top of it but if it doesn't stop soon I think I'll be off to get it checked. the glue should be on for 5-7 days according to the little info sheet I was given but anyway.
Hi to everyone..I'm actually a bit stuffed after 4.5 hours in the water this morning so I might go and have a lay down while Sage is snoozing..We are supposed to go visit a friend who had a little baby girl on the same day that Campbell was born but I've been kinda putting it off..I really do feel bad about that but the mummy sent me a message asking us to visit over the weekend and I was just not feeling up to it for various reasons including my op last week so I might really try my hardest and get there later this arv.
Im still LOVING my training. Ive already done 9.5 hours and Ive only worked four shifts. I have another shift tomorrow morning and thursday night so thatll bring my grand total to nearly 20hrs. They usually make you do 30hrs to qualify for a job (+ the certification which I will do Jan 16th) so I should be working by the end of January! Id work everyday if Dh would let me lol
Last edited by Freya; December 8th, 2010 at 08:58 AM.
I'm lurking Anna. Pretty please get T'ville. It would be awesome. I actually saw a girl who look so much like you at my circuit class the other day. She has young kids and I was so going to ask her if she knew you but then decided not to be a nosey parker (lol). It's great to hear that the training is going well. It is so important to have an identitiy outside of being a mummy. You deserve this time and by the sound of it you are doing a sensational job.
Kelly: Sending some sleepy vibes your way. I have an almost 11month old newborn. Mr B still wakes 3-4 hourly and it is so hard being tired for such a long period of time. I have to say I'm loving reading your loved up Mummy posts. Both your boys sound like such a delight.
Mako: Hun take it easy you hear. Get that funky belly button checked out babe, you do not want an infection. You are such a trooper going back to work so soon after your op. I too have a good feeling about this.
Hi to everyone else. I'm here, mostly lurking ATM but rest assured I'm here.
SPRING _ I miss you, please post when you feel up to it. I really miss you.
FREYA _ The inner biatch in me would have posted something stupid on her FB along the lines of............. your status makes NO sense whatsoever. LOL. I think good on you for having the bravery to NOT post back. I'm with Lee, I wouldn't have been able to help myself.
KELLY _ I really hope that Campbell gets that attachment sorted pretty pronto for you. I'd hate for you to end up with blisters & cracked nipples, etc... Oh & I'm totally LOVING the style you have going on in your house. Be careful, it might just catch on - having one boobie hanging out. Maybe I'll give it a whirl over here & see if it takes the world by storm? bahahahah
LEE _ Oh darl, I am exhausted for you to just listening to being on your own. I can't believe that 4 weeks is up already. That's just plain madness! Where is the time going? Also, you DEF are the 'line leader' (the COOLEST thing to be in Jess' school), for some 'body work, Lee time'. What's the plan? You know you love talking to me! lol. You should give Zumba a whirl!!! Honestly, it was the most fun I could have fully clothed. Plus the workout was intense, I was smothered in sweat afterwards. Flynn is 1 in a matter of sleeps? NO WAY!
MAKO _ Ooh darl, do you think it was too soon to head back to work? You worry me being in the water so long after the surgery.
Big Hello's to EVERYBODY here & Angel Babies 3 - I'm so glad to see you back in here!!!
AFM _ Well, I began my running today & believe me. It wasn't pretty!!! I set myself a goal of a certain weight for my touch down to Aus on Dec 18 & I honestly thought it wasn't achievable. But now it's only 3.5kg away. My body is used to all the walking now & so I thought with the Zumba & if I added running in the morning instead of the walking, I might just crack that weight. So I tried it & my body yelled at me the entire time - but you know what? I did it! I very nearly didn't survive, but I did it. That's the main thing. Everyday, it will get easier & with any luck it will tone up the jelly wobble on my belly.
Hey Jayne - it was SEVEN weeks solo, closer to EIGHT really... lol .... and this is why I'm INSANE !!!! You are amazing to jog... I tried it once and it didn't like me ;-) you go girl!! I got 2 baby seats put on mine and DH's bikes..... took Remy out on the weekend, and nearly died, my butt is still sore... lol.... but I will keep at it when DH gets back, and will take Flynn instead - he's only 9kgs!!
Spring - u ok babe.... I'm suss you have been so quiet, hope things are ok in your camp hon xo My Flynn is not quite still newborn, but still wakes once or twice a night too... it wears real thin I know xo
Got to go, a certain 2 year old is calling for room service.
Hey all, just popping in to see how you're all doing.
Anna - Hide her babe. That way you don't have to see her crap on fb but then you don't have to deal with the fall out of deleting her. I've done it with a few people, problem solved! babe, it really is such a rough time. We know just exactly what you lost, and what you are feeling is very valid.
Mako - You didn't tell me about the funky belly button - you had it checked?? Very proud of you for doing the baby visit today, I know how hard it can be
Lee - On the home stretch now baby!! Well done! Hope you get some much needed rest when DH gets home. Well done on the weight loss too, my DH has lost 30kg this year I am SUPER proud of him!!
Kelly - Ahhhhhh, so lovely to hear you all loved up on your babymoon. I know how you're feeling because I was the same with D. It all just seemed so very easy the 3rd time around and I truly was able to enjoy it without all the stress and anxiety I'd had before. ENJOY that beautiful boy!!
Jayne - You smokin' hot mama...check out that avvy!! haha! Good job on the running. I've only recently worked up the courgage to run on the treadmill at the gym. It aint pretty either! Glad to hear you're settling in and making some friends. If you can do it in China, I can do it in Newcastle...right?!
Big hello to everyone I've missed!
We are doing OK. DH and I have pretty much decided today to pick a 'move date' and just go with that. This open ended, not knowing when the kids and I are going, limbo land is stressing us out too much and we all want to be back together asap. So.....we've picked a date in early Jan and we're going with that! Here's hoping we can get everything organised by then...oh, and find a house to move to. That would be most helpful. So looks like another 7-8 weeks BUT DH has holidays over xmas so probably only actually 5 or so on my own.
One other thing I need to get off my chest (ahem...pardon the pun)...my nipples are KILLING.ME!!! Feeding D atm is a nightmare and I am beginning to dread every feed. I have no idea what's going on. It has happened before, randomly and then settles and goes away but this has been going on for about a week now. I'm talking toe curling, like a newborn baby with nipple damage kinda pain! It's both sides and I've checked a few times and can't see any actual damage on either side and his attachment is same as always Anyway, just one of those weird things that I'm sure will pass but had to have a whinge in here cause I know I can without getting any of 'those' comments
Best be off, going to bed and hoping for a good night sleep tonight. D has been sick (yes, again) and we're on about day 8 now and on the mend so here's hoping.....
Last edited by Willow; November 22nd, 2010 at 07:54 PM.
Hello my lovelies!!! I am so glad we have this corner....gosh, when I think about how long we've been chatting, it's a long time.
Anna, I love fb, but I really hate when that sort of thing happens. I'm sorry your friend isn't more understanding, unfortunately, some people are as dumb as doggie doo, and insensitive to boot. This is a really hard time you're going through, be kind to yourself xoxo
Jayne, I am soooo loving hearing about your adventures!!!
Missing you on fb, so glad we have you in here. You go girl on the weight loss, that's awesome. What a freaking legend!
Amanda, you have hung in there so well babe. I bet you can't wait for your 'work' next week! You deserve it! Lol, I'd just be taking Flynn out too. I can't believe he's almost one! Where did that go?
Willow, that is awesome news babe. I must have missed something, is your dh already up there?? ETA what do you think it is with your nipples? Possible thrush? Vasospasm? Hormonal changes? Doesn't sound like fun
Mako, hope your belly button is okay hun, doesn't sound great. Good on you doing the baby visit, that can be sooo hard
Bek, I'm so jealous of your holiday!!! Make sure you tell us all about it.
Michelle, DH is popping in to Marrickville tomorrow, I wish I was going!!! Thinking of you lots. Oooh, and I've got skype set up now, we need to chat Thinking of you lots, hope the kids are being perfect angels.
Kelly, your babymoon is sounding amazing!! I'm so happy for you! I already text you, hope we can catch up soon. I just wanted to leave you to it while you were having special family time
Laney, it is so great to see you in fb! Brexton looks like such a little cutiepants what an adorable baby. So glad things are going well for you
Deb, how are you? Please let us know how things are, I worry about you
Lisa, where art thou? What's happening in your world?
I'd best go to sleep now. I've typed this on my iPhone lol, so I'm exhausted . It's hot here tonight, I hope we all get a good night's sleep
I'm ok guys. Just a little lost for words ATM. Nothing in particular that I can put my finger on. I'm just taking a step back. Don't worry I'm not walking away.
Janie - Well on closer inspection in the shower this morning there IS some damage on both sides Pretty sure it's where his top teeth are sitting against the nipple while he feeds so not sure what I can do about it....at least I know what's causing it now.
Sorry to do a drive by ( ) but I just wanted to share.......................I got offered work already for next year!! Doing school swimming from 9-2:30 in Term 1 and I said I could be free mon-tues-wed. OMG I would be so stoked if they even gave me one day of it plus normal shifts. Will give me a little extra $$$ for 10wks or so. The manager also said she was impressed with my enthusiasm and asked if there was any way I could increase my training hours to get them done before christmas break; I said sure Dh is on holidays from Dec 10th to Jan 27th so I can come every second day if they want. Im so excited can you tell
ANNA _ What happened to the nursing? I'm completely bamboozled!!! I thought you were studying for nursing? But no, I have it wrong? Swimming Instructor? How did I miss this??? Please explain!!! LOL. But anyhoo, it sounds great, sounds as though you have found your 'flair'!!! Good on you. & no, I didn't get the excitement. bahahah
WILLOW _ Oh yeah honey, totally! You can do Newcastle. You will rock that place!! I'm so rapt for you that you can see Mako so much more as well! Woot!!! Ouchie with Little D & the feeding!!
KELLY _ How you going Chick?
MICHELLE _ You're absence is not unnoticed............. will turn Skype on in a minny.
DEB _ Just wanted to drop you off a few hugs my love. So sorry that things are pretty crud right now. Is there ANYTHING I can do?
LEE _ ooops, my mistake. lol. I think you have done fantastically flying solo! Good on you. Make sure you take your binoculars to the airport to pick up your man. You might not see him with the naked eye having lost that weight! lol
SPRING _ PM me babe. I miss you so much. xx
JANIE _ How's the boys going? I'm so sad I didn't meet your bigger guy, but so glad I met the little man!!!
BUN _ How's the packing going? Yep, we are back in Aus on 18 December til 1 Jan. When are you back in Perth? Definitely have to squeeze in a playdate.
ANGEL BABIES 3 - So glad you're back in here with us!
LANEY _ FB is banned in China........... boo hoo me. But I'm so glad you are posting in here! How's Grayson doing now?
LISA _ Um hello? Where are you???
ME _ Well, I was back into the running today & I'm so impressed with my stamina. bahahaha. Today, yes, I hyperventilated, but I recovered so much better & felt so much stronger. I'm going to kick this running caper! I'm soooooooooooo close to bringing sexy back!!!
Its ok Jayne, the nursing is still happening!!! I just decided as part of my new life outlook a few weeks back that working might get me out of my funk; I love the boys but its been he!! being a SAHM 24/7 the past few years (may have something to do with the 3 14mths apart maybe eh) and I desperately need to do something for myself. That and financial independence, Im sick of hearing that I dont contribute from people (like wiping crappy butts and getting up 25 thousand times a night isnt work or contributing). I like the idea of MY money I love being a swimming teacher, its awesome. Great hours too.
Janye ----- you make me LAUGH... I could really do with a girls night out with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Far out - godamm heat wave in Hobart today... 30 degrees... thats HOT for us antarcticans!!!! Of course today was the day I decided on a long walk with the 2 babes... hence to say I nearly died of heatstroke coming home... now recovering in the cool house..... and it's looking like eggs on toast for dinnies (again lol).....
Freya - so HAPPY for you babe... it's amazing how a little time invested on yourself can help..... thats wonderful about your work offers, I'm sure you'll love the time away from the lads, the extra $, the confidence boost for yourself, the time spent with other adults, the feeling like you are more than a mum..... all pluses in my book!!! And it'll take your mind off more recent crappity times Lee xoxoxo
Jayne - You go girl... I'm so jealous, I'd love to start getting fit again but just can't see it happening for quite some time!! There'll be nothing left of you by the time you get back to Perth!
Lee - I can totally relate to your exhaustion - LOL!! Not long to go now.. hang in there!!
Sorry, no time for more personals... just wanted to pop in quickly to say that things have started to turn around for us... I knew it was only a matter of time - LOL. My perfect baby has turned into a 'normal' newborn now and last night I was up every 2 to 2.5 hours. Getting only 1 hour of sleep at a time is killing me. The crying is getting a bit more regular too... oh, the joys!!! We're still doing ok... just really tired and a little exhausted... I'd forgotten how hard it is and was totally lulled into a false sense of security over the last week or so!! On a better note, it's great having my Mum here to do everything, I've been able to rest up today and even got a little sleep in. And the feeding is going ok.. still a bit ouchy but not bad! Anyway gotta go... dinner is almost ready!
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babe, it really is such a rough time. We know just exactly what you lost, and what you are feeling is very valid.
I am SUPER proud of him!!
Anyway, just one of those weird things that I'm sure will pass but had to have a whinge in here cause I know I can without getting any of 'those' comments
Thinking of you lots, hope the kids are being perfect angels.
. It's hot here tonight, I hope we all get a good night's sleep
Pretty sure it's where his top teeth are sitting against the nipple while he feeds so not sure what I can do about it....at least I know what's causing it now.
) but I just wanted to share.......................I got offered work already for next year!! Doing school swimming from 9-2:30 in Term 1 and I said I could be free mon-tues-wed. OMG I would be so stoked if they even gave me one day of it plus normal shifts. Will give me a little extra $$$ for 10wks or so. The manager also said she was impressed with my enthusiasm and asked if there was any way I could increase my training hours to get them done before christmas break; I said sure Dh is on holidays from Dec 10th to Jan 27th so I can come every second day if they want. Im so excited can you tell
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