Lee: whoa babe, no wonder you've been feeling so down. At least now you have a diagnosis and can get the help you need to get back to feeling yourself
Mako: I hope the appointment with your ob helps you set a path forward that you and DH are happy with.
Jude: of couse I remember you. It is so nice to 'see' you again. I am so very sorry about the loss of your twins I look forward to catching up what's been happening with you.
Lisa: WTG miss A with the TT. Clever little lady.
Freya: Hun we are here if you want to share. I'm all ears babe.
Bun: my little B has undergone a real change recently. No word of a lie the chumba feeds 2 hourly over night. Last night was 9.30pm, 11.30pm, 2.00am and the biggest stretch until 5am. After the 5am feed he will doze in bed with me but won't go back to sleep. He doesn't have reflux issues but us a guzzle guts and is always hungry. Previously he would go 4-5 hours easily. I think it's an age thing. I had a big talk to my GP (who is also a Lactation Consultant) about it and she reassured me it was normal. Her adivce is to stop clock watching, follow your instincts and just write off the first 12 months. I hope it gets better for you soon babe. Just wanted to let you know that similar things are happening here.
Well I've got a sleep in promised to me for tomorrow and Sun. DH is taking both the boys and I can't wait. Then tomorrow night is ladies night with the Army playgroup gals and sun is M day so I'm excited. I've even expressed do I can have a drink. look out!!!
BUN _ I know exactly what's wrong with DS _ He is missing MEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! What else could it be? Seriously though, I haven't much advice, except that I hope things change & soon. It's such a shame because he was doing soooooooo super, I wonder what has changed? Do you think it's because he is in the cot now instead of the bassinette? I can completely understand your frustration and I applaud you on your open honesty about not being thrilled at his newly acquired behaviour. Take heart in the fact that it's surely a 'phase' & you WILL come out the other side.
FREYA _ Is there anything we can help you with honey? I hate hearing you so 'down'.
SPRING _ Look out ladies Spring has sprung. I can't wait to hear about your girlie night out on the town! Watch out, one glass & you're going to be sozzled!!! Happens to me after a long 'no drinking' scheme.
MAKO _ BOL with your appointment. I think I have missed something with your mum, what about the train riding thing? Did she not tell you she was taking Sage somewhere? Sorry if I have missed something important, please fill me in! I hope your little man isn't getting sick again, he sounds like he is fighting something off being so tired & miserable.
LISA _ I'm so excited about Melbourne, I can't believe Alan said yes. I saw that Mary Poppins is coming to Syd & Mel, I tried to get tickets, but couldn't get anything decent, then our travel agent had a special on & it just went from there. It's not til September, but it's something to look forward to. I can't wait to meet up with all you Mel girls!!!! Alan will have to do something manly on his own that day. hehehe
ANGELICDRAGON _ Welcome to our little family, I'm sure you'll find lots of love & support in here.
LEE _ I'm so glad to hear the outcomes of your appointment. Obviously not the depression part, but the fact that you have had the courage to see your GP & that you have found some answers. I know the meds don't sound like fun, but if they help you get out of the place you are in, then that can only be a good thing. Think of it as a short-term adjustment. DH sounds like he's very supportive & literally understanding of your situation & it's something you can both work at and help each other - together. We are all here to cheer you on.
AFM - Curly seems to be fighting the same sort of cold I have been. I have had headaches & sore throats, but she has a bit of a cough & a yucky nose, so I hope it goes soon. I feel better today, so here's hoping. Jess had a pupil free day today so we had a really great day. Watched Claudia's swimming lesson, then did M Day shopping for Alan's mum, went to a new indoor playcentre which was just brilliant, came home & baked a cake & while we waited for it to cool we took Banjo for a walk. A very relaxing & lovely day, I really enjoyed myself. Tonight we had my school mummy come over & we had pizza's, wine & cake. Brilliant! Now I have to make my backside work overtime to not let it show up on the scales! lol.
Just had to post today because I'm very excited to have made it to 12 weeks!! I'm still a bit nervous about my scan on Wednesday but my belly has decided to pop out (in a massive way), so it's making me feel a little more at ease. I look about 5 months pg.. it's unreal!
Jayne - Woo Hoo... a trip to Melbs... fantastic!!! I'll definitely make sure I'm available for a catch up!! Exciting. I'm also still keen to catch up with you before I got back to Melbs. Next week is a bit crazy but the week after I'm free on Monday or Tuesday... either of them suit you?
Freya - Hope all is ok.
Bun - I wish I had some advice for you hun.. hang in there. I'm already getting worried about how I'll cope with a newborn again!! I can't wait and we've wanted it for so long now but there's still that little bit of terror involved - iykwim??
Mako - Hugs and good luck for Monday.
Lee - Hugs. It's not going to be easy but I'm glad you've got some medication, it can make a massive difference. My SIL's partner was diagnosed with depression a few months ago.. he was getting really bad and now that he's on meds, he's a completely different guy.. it's incredible. Hope the same happens for you hun. You've taken the first GIANT step and we're all very proud of you!
Sorry.. no time for more personals, we have such a busy weekend and week ahead.. it's crazy trying to catch up with everyone!! One last thing though (and I hope it's ok to say this... I'm thinking of you Michelle and don't want to upset you).. DH took me out to the shops yesterday to get my mother's day present and completely surprised me with a Pandora bracelet. He wanted to get something special this year and something with meaning. It's so beautiful. He's started it off with a little boy charm (obviously to signify Luke) and a heart... from him. I'm so touched, he doesn't do things like this very often. I hope saying this doesn't upset you Michelle.. I wish Greg was still here to do lovely things for you and the kids and I'm thinking of you constantly.
Kel - that is a lovely thing your DH has done Please don't worry about me when you share the good stuff. I know Greg is not here to do those things for me now but he used to and it is lovely to see others getting spoilt so beautifully too. You deserve to enjoy the special moments with the love of your life. Life itself is too short. Make the most of every moment
On that note, tomorrow will be tough but at the moment it will be no tougher than any other day. I had acupuncture last night which helped immensely (although with minimal sleep from the disrupted toddler the effects have decreased today ) and I have a crystal healing session and another acupuncture appointment arranged for next week. And a chiropractor appointment too A bit busy but I need to take care of my physical and emotional self to be able to keep on going with the little ones. I have a very short temper at the moment and with DS pushing the boundaries (and his sister!!!) I am not being as calm with him as I have previously or as I should be. I feel bad for that. As a gentle parenting advocate, DS has had a few bottom smacks over the past few days and I am disappointed to have started on that path. It needs correction now. It is not the way we chose to parent and without Greg I need to follow our path we set out on.
Feeling like a viral illness is about to catch up with me so I will be back later.
Michelle - don't feel bad about a few little smacks - your little ones are pushing, and you are feeling it even more without Greg's support and involvement in those everyday challenges. It took me ages to realise and accept that I was 'allowed' to do things differently with the children after Chris died - some things were impossible to keep up with after he died, so I had to do things differently than we had planned, or that suited my new 'single' life. After he died I really had to work hard at getting my 2 (aged 2 and 4) into a better bed routine, I just couldn't do the hard miles at night, I needed rest, and I especially needed time for me, time to grieve, time to talk to friends - nighttime was my time, not the children's. I don't want to tell you what to do, but I do think now is a good time for you to get your little people in a good bedtime routine, keep it strict, as you are going to need this when George arrives (easier said than done I know) but it's as much for your sanity than anyone elses, and it may involve some tears, but probably not many in the scheme of things. Have you got a friend that can help you out with this?
I'm "okay", trying not to think too much right now............. the meds have zonked me out, don't like that, but will perservere....
Just wanting to wish Kelly and Lee all the best for your appointments today.
I'm feeling very very flat at the moment. AF has decided tp show her ugly head yet again. I don't understand what my body is doing. I've gone from 35 day cycles to 25 days after D&C and now this one is only 23 days.Its absolute cr*p. I hope she doesn't hang around long this time cos it just seems like the last one only just left a couple of weeks ago
Does anyone know if I start taking clomid if it should help lengthen cycles apart a bit?? Sorry I didn't think to ask at my appt on Monday
Sorry for the selfish post yet again
Michelle how are you holding up hun? I constantly think of you,Oscar,Lily and Omar
Hi ladies, sorry i havent been posting again. I've been doing ok, but havent felt i have much to contribute, i think of you all alot.
It's Everson's EDD today, i'm doing ok considering. Otherwise my pregnancy is going well 19weeks 3days (20weeks on Sunday), we had out 18/20week scan last Friday but didnt find out the gender due to bubba not being very co-operative and the lady was a little rude because DD had had enough.
I'll try to post and contribute more thinking of you all
Mako - Hugs hun... I'm thinking of you a lot, it's not an easy time at all. Hang in there though, I'm putting money on the fact that you'll get your dream bubba soon.
Well... I had my 12 week scan today and I'm so relieved, happy, amazed that all is perfect!! Bub measured spot on for dates and was nice and active! All the checks seemed to be really good, although as my bloods were done in Melbourne, they couldn't actually give me my downs testing results... but from the scan side of things, the neck measurement was only 1.9 so that's pretty damn good (I believe)!! So all was looking absolutely perfect and I'm just so incredibly happy.. we're actually having a baby!! DS came with us too.. it was so nice to share it with him.
Anyway must go.. thinking of you all and hope everyone is ok!
Happy 3rd Birthday Luke. I hope you had a great time at your party and enjoyed your train cake
Bek I'm pleased your mail arrived
I'm exhausted. DH and I helped do a "backyard blitz" type thing for a very good friend of ours who underwent an op this week to have his bowel removed. He's doing relatively well considering what he's gone through and will have to go through in the future. Anyway we reno'd his front/back yards, painted the kitchen,dining rooms and general clean up of the yards. He has no idea all this work is being done and he'll get a huge surprise on Monday when he comes home from hospital
My Step Dad is doing ok too. He's had 2 ops this week and will hopefully be home this week sometime. It's been a week of ops for people we love and care about. I hope things improve for all of them.
On a brighter note my nephew has just been picked for the Australian school boys baseball team. He has been playing in Perth this past week for NSW School boys team and they won every game which is fantastic. I'm a very very proud Aunty
I look forward to catching up what's been happening with you.
Seriously though, I haven't much advice, except that I hope things change & soon. It's such a shame because he was doing soooooooo super, I wonder what has changed? Do you think it's because he is in the cot now instead of the bassinette? I can completely understand your frustration and I applaud you on your open honesty about not being thrilled at his newly acquired behaviour. Take heart in the fact that it's surely a 'phase' & you WILL come out the other side. 
) and I have a crystal healing session and another acupuncture appointment arranged for next week. And a chiropractor appointment too 
A bit busy but I need to take care of my physical and emotional self to be able to keep on going with the little ones. I have a very short temper at the moment and with DS pushing the boundaries (and his sister!!!) I am not being as calm with him as I have previously or as I should be. I feel bad for that. As a gentle parenting advocate, DS has had a few bottom smacks over the past few days and I am disappointed to have started on that path. It needs correction now. It is not the way we chose to parent and without Greg I need to follow our path we set out on. 
thinking of you all 
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