Parenting after Miscarriage or Loss ~ December 09

Willow - :hug: I am at work tomorrow if you are popping through. I can catch up with you or see your Nan if you want me too :hug: I am so sorry :(

Spring - I am so proud of you hun :hug: One step closer, one day nearer.

Busy day here. Trying to get lots done and just amazed that this time last year I had my first contractions and went "oh yeah, I remember now" LOL Miss Moo is even more beautiful and I am feeling even more blessed in the light of this week. We were feeding last night and she pulled off and laughed a wicked, cheeky laugh before reattaching. The second time she pulled off and blew me a kiss (she says *mwah*) before reattaching. Moments like these a precious.

May 2010 bring some peace, hope, love and blessings to the many beautiful people who deserve it so much :grouphug:

Willow - I can't believe all the bad news going around atm.. and right before Christmas, it just doesn't seem fair. Hang in there and pray for some good news. You never know but even if it is bad news, spend as much time as you can with her and remember her amazing, long life and the great things that she has done and try to celebrate that with her as much as possible. Take care.

I still can't believe Mako's devistating news.. it's just not fair.

AFM.. we've had a bit of a breakthrough with Luke this week... we managed to get rid of his dummy!!! I still can't believe how easy it has been, he just decided he was ready to throw them in the bin... so the dummy fairy could take them to the babies that needed them more than he did.. and so off we went to the bin. Amazing. The dummy fairy bought him a great train set and he's been really good. He's asked for it a few times but when we remind him what he did, he's fine about it and hasn't even cried about it once. He's not going down to sleep quite as easily though and I can't get him to sleep during the day anymore. But he's 2.5 and I guess he might not need the day sleep anymore??? Not sure about that one and welcome any advice. He was sleeping for about 2-3 hours a day last week but he was waking really early in the morning, at least now he doesn't wake quite as early!

I'm praying that we all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year... 2010 better bring some pretty amazing things for all of us. Take care.

Kel xxx

Willow I am so so sorry darling heart. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your Gran. :hug:

:happybirthday: Miss Lily & happy birthing day to her gorgeous Mama Michelle... :hug:

Mako - I'm so sorry to hear that your little bub has grown wings :hug: It is so not fair that this could happen to someone at all, let alone more than once. Take care of yourself over the Xmas break :hug:

Willow - :hug: I'm very sorry about your Nan. I agree with the lother ladies though, try to hold onto hope because you never know. We are going through cancer with my Dad ATM and have been very worried about him pulling through too, but so far so good - you have to hold onto that hope.

Hi everyone else and thanks again for the welcomes, will BBL for some persies when I get a bit more of a chance.

Just popping in to send Willow big big hugs and wish Miss Lily a very happy 1st birthday!!

We are ALL sick here, me being the worst 6 days and counting. Finally got in to the GP by being a bully and walked away with meds for Stells and I so hopefully we wont feel so cruddy on chrissy day.

Thanks so much guys. I'll be OK, it's just so sad. I kinda 'knew' it was coming the last 6 months or so. She just hasn't been right.

Michelle - I hope Lily has had a wonderful birthday! A year gone already huh? It's crazy. Spoke to mum earlier and they're doing the biopsy tomorrow now. There was talk of doing it at the hospital she's in so they may not transfer her after all. If I'm coming in to your work I'll let you know. Thank you :hug:

Freya - Can't believe you guys are sick on your holiday - that bites. Hope you're all feeling better in time for the big day!

Spoke to Mako earlier today. She seems to be doing OK in the circumstances. They decided to still go away for Christmas and left today. I might manage to see her over the holidays as I won't be too far from her at my parents place (if we still go, I guess it depends on what happens with my Nan). If I do, I'll give her a big hug from you all.

D has had two unsettled nights, not sure what's up but hope to get some more sleep tonight...Mama is tired.

Sam Happy First Birthday!!!!

Lilly Happy First Birthday!!!!


Willow - I am sorry to hear about your gran. I lost mine in a similar way. It is so hard on the famliy to loss a person who has been an inspiration and given you unconditional love.

Mako - I know yoy won't see this message but I am deeply saddened for you loss. Please look after youself and we'll see you back when you are ready.

Spring - How u doing?

Freya - Get better vibes

Kelly - Whoot for Master Luke

Rach - I am sorry to read what you went through. I felt so angry for you (hugs)

Not the best day here, but nothing compared with everyone else. My MCHN has confirmed that Eva's head has a flat spot and she picked up that her feet are turned in more than the normal. I got a lecture about not bringing her in sooner etc, so I feel like a terrible mum. Plus the others decided to play up during my visit and she gave me a positive parenting booklet. Then I got home and DH went off about the credit card bill...hmmm

Love to all

Happy birthday Lily! This year has gone way too fast.

Willow, really sorry to hear about your nan. :hug:

I feel ill because I've lost my phone. I'm stressing badly and can't find it anywhere! I've got nightmarish visions of Sam hiding it in a bin... which were put out and emptied yesterday... :(

BW

Oh Bek :hug: you poor thing - that's definitely a ROTTEN day! Don't pay any attention to the Postitive Parenting book - you're a great mum and that woman saw 5 not so great minutes of your kids behaviour. She knows nothing!

I had a few comments from Drs about one of L's feet being turned in (and this was before the broken leg so wasn't related). It hasn't eventuated into anything so I wouldn't be too concerned. Do you have a paed you could take her to?

If it makes you feel better, I have NEVER taken D to the MCHN. My midwife on the discharge program didn't even send our file across :lol: I have taken him to the paed more times than I care to remember though, so I feel like I've got it covered.

BW - Sorry hun, I think I forgot to wish Sam a happy birthday the other day - so :happybirthday:!!!

Happy Birthday to the gorgeous Lily. :happybirthday: I hope you've had a wonderful day sweetie.

Thanks girls :D We are currently having cuddles on the lounge as we wind down for bed. Seems like only yesterday I was texting the news of her arrival.

BW - just send out the call if you need to replace numbers :hug:

Happy 1st Birthday Lily - you are so precious and I cant believe your 1 already!!

Michelle - Sounds like you had a great day for Lily's 1st birthday!!

Ok lovely ladies... I think we need a bit of good news in here... so it's about time I shared some with you (although after everything that's been going on and the very sad news from Mako, I was a bit reluctant). But.. I really need the support right now, so it's time to share. I'm pregnant!! Yep... I got my much anticipated BFP last week (of course I didn't wait and tested on Tuesday) and haven't told anyone yet (other than DH of course)!! I think I'm in shock still and telling people makes it so real and very scary, so we just haven't said anything. I'm going to wait until after Christmas to tell my Mum.. just don't want to worry her before then.. and I know she won't be able to keep it to herself. I'm a big fan of telling people and celebrating pg but probably won't tell quite as many people this time!! By my calculations (which are not very reliable), I'm only about 5w 1d and due late August. I have my first ob appointment on Jan 4 so will know more then and head back to Perth on the 9th Jan, so hopefully all will be well and we can tell all our friends in person... I'm so excited but absolutely terrified aswell. This is going to be the worst few weeks. I'm have been feeling pretty good, up until last night, but didn't get sick with DS, which makes it even harder. I'm really bloated though and feel like I have a HUGE tummy already.. what's with that!!??

I feel like crap today, mainly because we had the night from hell with DH, he was screaming for 2 hours from midnight and I'm exhausted. There wasn't anything wrong with him, I think he's just dealing with not having the dummy to get him back to sleep and wanted to come into our bed, which I don't really want to start, so we stuck to our guns... and so did he. It was terrible.

Anyway, I'm really sorry for the selfish post, just had to finally share this news with all of the very special people in here.

Kel xxx

Kelly - Congratulations!!! I was just thinking about you last night...your silence kinda gave you away honey! ;) LOL. It is very thoughtful of you to wait, but I'm sure Mako will be very happy for you :hug:

I'd better go, off to get my hair done today and maybe even squeeze in a pedicure :) DH is taking all 3 kids in to work for a visit - the first time he's had all 3 on his own...may the force be with him! Bwwwwahahahaha!

Wow Kelly, that is wonderful news. I think Mako would be so happy for your and would really appreciate how considerate you've been with her feelings.

I wish you a wonderful and healthy pregnancy. I'm so happy for you and your little family.

Spring xx

Congratulations Kelly, wishing you a H&H pregnancy!!!.

Kelly - that is wonderful news hun :hug: Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy.

Willow - :rofl: Enjoy the time alone!! And good luck to DH ;)

I have been a busy little bumblebee trying to get sorted for Christmas. I made 2 dresses for one niece, finished one and half a one done for the other niece and another 4 half done as well - and that was just last night :o DD needs to be in that mix too. At least I am using my Christmas present ;)

BBL - got to go to work

Kelly - Congratulations! Sending you lots of sticky vibes and best wishes for a H&H 9 months!

Spring - Wow not long to go for you now! Sending you labour vibes now that DH is home :)

Willow - Have a lovely day today :) And good luck to DH LOL I know my DH wouldn't cope with our 2 let alone 3 he he he. Hope you got some more sleep last night, I know the feeling E has been very unsettled the last few nights too.

Michelle - Happy 1st birthday to Lily :happybirthday:

BW - Happy 1st birthday to Sam :happybirthday:

BekZ - Oh no :( Don't go beating yourself up, I wouldn't pay any attention to what the MCHN thought, she shouldn't make any judgements on such a short visit. I know my DD1 is no angel all the time either - it could happen to any of us. But the paed I saw in hospital said that E had a slighly turned in foot too, all we had to do were some foot exercises, so its not a big deal - she is all good now. I've only seen a MCHN once too, I kinda got over them with DD1 - all the stupid advice I got :rolleyes:

Freya - Hope you are all on the mend soon.

Mako - :hug:

Hi to everyone else that I've missed, little E is starting to get restless so I'd better start to wrap this up.

AFU, on the countdown to Xmas now really I guess. DH finishes up work for a couple of weeks today so getting ready for Xmas which starts for us on Xmas Eve. Got to get this messy house tidied up for my family on Xmas Day too, not to mention all the presents ready. DD1 is looking forward to it this year, so have a lot of stealth wrapping to do LOL Then we are off on a holiday to FNQ for a week, so have to get ready for that too. I feel tired just thinking about it all, especially with E being so unsettled for the last few nights. But we are really looking forward to our holiday, will just be nice to relax after a year of ups and downs. Anyway, I suspect I'll not have much computer time until we get back now, so just in case I'll wish you all a happy Xmas and New Year, hope 2010 is full of happiness for everyone :)

Kelly - sweety that is awesome. Congratulations hun, August babies are amazing ;). Its about time we had some good news in here!!

Yey Kelly wonderful news. Wishing you all the best. BTW it took a week of restless night when Loren gave up her dummy...may the force be with you

Lisa - hi how are you?

megsmum - thanks v much. I think it took everything to heart yesterday

Willow - enjoy. Question - How do you get around leaving D and feding etc. So far I have to take E everywhere just in case she needs a feed. I'd love to leave at home some times

Spring - How are you?

Hi Bek - its been crazy here for us too. We had a great time away and I got to meet the gorgeous Sydney gals, my uncle diagnosed with bowel cancer and had major surgery, my BF had a m/c, and our friends had a baby two days ago which so far has been the best thing to happen since we left for holidays. Otherwise Miss A is really well, other than a nasty bump on her head from headbutting the corner of a table. Im good, growing nicely and have got lots of movements which keeps me sane.

Ladies - as i mentioned friends of ours had a gorgeous baby two days ago. Im thrilled for them, she had a 13 hour labour, vaginal deliv with 2 stiches only. I feel somewhat ripped off - i love this girl, but she hated being pg and complained the whole time, then she has this great labour and birth which she thinks was the worst thing ever, dont know maybe its my hormones but her bad attitude towards pg and birth annoys the crap out of me given she didnt have to work very hard to get either! Sorry just had to vent, all better now :D

PS - Look at my ticker 87 days to go.......

Thanks so much everyone.. it's still sinking in but its great to finally be talking about it.

Lisa - Wow, you've had a pretty rough time lately too. Hope everything improves and hope your uncle is ok. I completely understand where you're coming from with your friend.. it's soooo frustrating... so vent away!!

Bek - Oh god.. a week of sleep deprivation is going to kill me atm!!! LOL. I'm exhausted. We had two amazing nights and I thought we'd somehow scored... it was waaayyyy too good to be true.. then all hell broke loose last night. I had to fight him to have a sleep today too and his little eyes were almost falling out of his head!!! Poor little man... what were we thinking!!! Will be sooo good to have that dummy gone for good though.

Megsmum - Good luck with all the wrapping and cleaning!! I'm sure you'll have a great holiday!

Michelle - OMG.. you have been busy! Incredible!

Spring - Thanks so much.. I can't stop thinking about Mako.

Willow - LOL.. I was wondering if anyone picked up on my lack of 'updates' but there was just far too much going on. Hope you managed to get that pedicure!

BW - Any luck finding your phone... I can't imagine how lost you're feeling without it.

AFM - I'm absolutely shattered. I just had to fight Luke to have a sleep with me.. but thankfully we both managed to get some 'zzzz'.. although I feel even worse now.. I'm just exhausted and was feeling quite sick this morning... it's BRILLIANT. I know you'll all understand this... I just want to get REALLY, REALLY sick this time so I can relax just a tiny bit!! Alternatively, I want to just curl up into a ball and sleep for the next 7 weeks or so!!! LOL. Holy crap.. how am I going to get through this first trimester.

Anyway better go.. our poor house looks like a bomb has hit it.. I don't even know where to start. I'm missing my mum even more than ever now.. I'd kill to be able to drop Luke off to her for the day... bring on January 9 when we head back to Perth for a few weeks!!

Hope everyone is prepared and ready for Christmas.. I'm spewing I can't enjoy all the 'good' food.. that just sucks!! But it's totally worth it!!

Kel xxx

Bek - Funny you should ask. Seems that out of 3 babies I've finally struck one that's not keen on the bottle :wall: I usually just express for him and leave a bottle for DH if I'm not home in time. Or I just feed him, put him to bed and then I know I've got a few hours up my sleeve before I need to be back to feed him again. I'm never gone longer than a few hours.

I left a bottle with MIL last week when I took the kids to see the Wiggles. I left two defrosted and one frozen 'just in case' because we were in the city and coming home on public transport so I wanted to cover three feeds in case I was late home. I dropped him off at 7.30am, got back at 2pm and he'd had one bottle :wall: Just wouldn't take the second.

DH tried again yesterday and he drank about 20mls :rolleyes: It's not going to be much fun for me if I can't duck out for a hour here and there alone I tell ya! I've been much better at making sure I get some 'me' time this time around because I know what it did to me last time when I got none (and it was no one's fault but mine, I just hated leaving L).

We're going out today to the shops to try and get the kids santa photo done (yer....wish us luck!) so I'm going to try and find him a sippy cup to put in his santa stocking (seriously...what do you buy a 4mo for xmas?!) and see if that's any better. I might also try a faster flow teat in the meantime.

Supposed to be going out for dinner with friends tonight - that's going to be fun. He's been unsettled again the last 3 nights and it's starting to do my head in a bit. Not sure if more teeth are on the way...only time will tell. But all mummy wants for Christmas is a bit more sleep!

How is Miss E going? Have you sorted out her day sleeps?

Lisa - :hug: It all comes so easily to some people and they just have no idea how thankful they should be.

Mako - I can't believe you are going through this again - I'm so sorry this happened. How are you holding up? Hang in there babe, we are all here for you.

Kelly - congrats on your news, don't feel bad - we are all sensitive to each others pain in here, but also can regoice when there's good news too! Hope you are feeling sicker by the day!

Hi to everyone else - been flat out this week, coupled with broken sleep, plus my mum is visiting so that means one more to look after :rolleyes: but I'm hanging in there!

Flynn just regained his birth weight, took him a bit longer than most, but I'm glad he's on the right track! Hugs to all!

Lee xo

kelly - congrats, what fantastic news!! I had been wondering why you had gone all quiet on the issue... Glad to hear you are feeling sick too! I found it really hard coping at the beginning with this pregnancy - I wanted to feel sick for reassurance, but then I was feeling soooo sick that it was near impossible to look after DD. And I can feel for you having moved recently - you really miss having family support around when you are feeling too sick to look after a toddler. I hope you manage to get enough sickness to feel reassured but not enough that you are really really sick!

Mako - I know you won't get this, but I just wanted to say I am thinking of you and I hope you manage to have a lovely Christmas. Give your little man lots and lots of cuddles and know that we are all here sending our best wishes your way.

Lee - good to hear from you again! Glad to hear Flynn has regained his birth weight. Sounds like you are pretty busy at the moment! It looks like we are going to have my sister plus the inlaws staying with us right around my EDD so I will be feeling your pain! I am actually really annoyed as my sister arranged it ages ago and I am happy to have her stay, then the ILs decided they were coming over at the same time with no consultation whatsoever with me and I don't want them here! I am just picturing a house full of rellies waiting for me to go into labour - just the thought makes me shudder. I am soooo hoping this bub comes early so I can avoid that.

Willow - I hope you get your Christmas wish and get more sleep! It sure is a crazy time of year and I can only imagine how crazy with three little ones to look after. I am so sorry to hear about your gran, I hope you get some better news soon :hug:

Lisa - grrrr... some people really have no idea how lucky they are. I know people who are so blissfully unaware of the things that can go wrong in labour, the high chances of miscarrying a pregnancy etc, because it has never happened to them and their comments can make me soooo angry!!

megsmum - have a great Chrissie and New Year!

Michelle - happy first birthday to Lily! I have no idea where that time went, it feels like she was only just born!

Spring - how are you going? Judging by how incredibly uncomfortable I am at the moment, I reckon you must be really feeling it! I just cannot get to sleep at the moment, I am so uncomfortable all the time, my ribs are crushed, my bladder is constantly being headbutted, I can hardly move..... argh! I hope you are going better than me! Looking forward to hearing an announcement any day now!

Hi to everyone else, hope you are all travelling well.

Well guys, we are off to Melb for a few days tomorrow so not sure if I will get a chance to get online again so I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas! I hope you and your families have a lovely day and I will look forward to hearing all about it when I am back online. Spring, good luck sweetie if you pop over the next few days! WIll be thinking of you :)

Kelly - CONGRATS. I know how hard it is to be happy for yourself and sad for a friend. But im sure Mako will be happy for you to!! I only ever got MS with my son, typical boy :rolleyes: Hope it doesn't hang around for you.

Lee - :dance: Yay glad Flynn is back to his birth weight.

Willow - which bottle are you using?? I use the tommee tippee close to nature one. Evangeline likes it. She's happy to have that and my boobie. Good luck with the shops, im going this arvo, :rolleyes: I hope santa brings you what you want, maybe even tonight.

Lisa - Hun, i have a so called friend, and all she ever does is complain about waking up through the night, complain about her kids :wall: It drievs me nuts cause id rather be tired and cranky, then missing my girl. But i agree with Willow, some ppl just don't know how lucky they are. Vent away, your allowed to!!

A big :hello: to everyone else. Been a tooth fairy week here. Yep Ethan lost his first 2 tooth. The first one on friday arvo, the snd on monday. I panicked and rang the denist, apprently its a bit early, but not to uncommon. aww my little man is growing up way to fast, in 6wks he starts big school. Evangeline, well she's great. She is such a happy and content little aby, though she does have her moments.
Hope you all have a great christmas, just in case i don't get back on. xoxo

Merry Christmas lovelies...sorry no time for personals

Merry Christmas lovely women!!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful day with your little ones, and know that your angels are watching over you :grouphug:

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families. A special Merry Christmas to the Angel babies, my Christmas candle has been shining brightly for you all day.

xxx Spring

Merry Christmas girls!!

Hope you are all having a wonderful day with your beautiful children and remembering those that are not with us :hug:

Hi lovelies, an end of the day hello and merry christmas to you all. I had a lovely day with my ever growing family, and I hope you all did too. I have reflected on my little man who is not here, and is so sorely missed in our family - the pain and longing will always remain, thinking and loving you little Luc, and wish you were here so I could have seen the joy in your eyes as you discover new things and unwrap your presents. Sending love to you all and to your very special children who are so sadly not here with their families. Lee xo

oh Lee hugs

I hope everyone had a great Christmas.

Lisa - Sounds like you had a rough week. Re your friend - Some ppl just don't get how lucky they are and only experience will teach them.((hugs))

Willow - Thanks for letting me know what you do when you go out. Eva won't take a bottle so I guess I am stuck until she is weaned or able to go longer between feeds. I only wish I could express enough to leave her anyway.

Hi to all - Spring you are in my thoughts often.

Michelle - How are you?

Bun - How you doing?

Hi girls. Back from the tour of duty ;) It was lovely - and the rain soooooooooo nice :dance: It is needed all around my family homes and towns so to have the blessing of rain on Christmas Day (and every day since!!!) has been fantastic. To the point my sister is looking at being flooded in :lol: Caitlyn certainly made her presence felt.

AFM - doing ok. No bleeding this pregnancy (which is kind of concerning in a very weird way - my 2 living babies have seen a bleed or two, Caitlyn had none) and I saw a HB at work just before we left. Did my own scan ;) Already a quarter of the way through which is terrifying and very exciting all rolled into one.

Little people are exhausted (as are mummy and daddy!!) so I will BBL to catch up and chat more.

I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas with family and friends :grouphug:

Just popping in to let you all know that I'll be around. We aren't going away anymore - my parents are staying in Sydney till at least Wednesday when we get my nan's biopsy results. We've been told they only did the biopsy to give us an idea as to how much time she has left :( So it's really not good.

I got to see her on Boxing Day (they let her out for Xmas) and seeing her playing with my baby boy was too much for me, knowing she will never get to see him grow up :( I am praying hard that she will be at his Christening in February but we just don't know how things will be. I held it together long enough to discreetly walk outside before losing it. My mum is devastated.

Not much else going on. D has been a little unsettled again, not sure if it's more teeth or just the 4 month crap sleep thing.

Anyway, best be off, need to get this house in some sort of order...my least favourite part about xmas is trying to find a place for all the new crap! LOL

Willow - I've got tears of sadness for you babe. Hugs

Willow - Big hugs.. what a tough time. Thinking of you.

Sorry.. I just don't have the energy for more personals right now. I think I've actually got a bit of m/s.. which is really weird for me!! I'm absolutely loving it but it's not quite enough for me to feel like everything is ok and I'm starting to stress already! Have an ob appointment on Monday.. so I'm hanging out for that.. but I know it will be way too early and will make me worry even more. Then we're flying out to Perth, so I'll have to orgnaise another scan for when I'm over there. DH is working this week too.. so I've got some long and lonely days ahead!! Went to the zoo today, which was wonderful (but exhausting), so just have to think of things to do for the next few days.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.. ours was surprisingly really good (being our first away from our family).

Kel xxx

Willow - big :hug: babe, I hope the news re your Gran is as good as it can be.

kelly - glad to hear you are getting some ms, although I know how much this stage sucks regardless! Can't wait to hear about your OB appointment on Mon and I am glad to hear you had such a good Christmas despite being away from your family. This was also our first Christmas away from family and we had a lovely time too! It was actually nice not having all the obligations and rushing around all day to see everyone. We stayed in Melb for the last few days and just pottered around and saw some of DH's rellies up there that we really like. They also watched DD for us so we could watch a movie and that hasn't happened in a long long time!

michelle - welcome back. Glad to hear about all the well needed rain. How are you feeling?

Bek - I am doing alright, but am thoroughly sick of being pg! Really hoping this bub comes early as I am getting a lot of BHs and they are really starting to hurt. Bubs is also at that stage where the movements are very painful and I just want to meet him! How are you going with your gorgeous girls?

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying time with your beautiful families :)

Evening ladies... firstly I hope you all had a lovely Christmas xx

Willow - hugs sweety at this difficult time. You may be suprised that she will be here and ok for the christening, she may fight that little bit harder to make sure she is there for DS's special day.

Kelly - glad the ms has kicked in - as horrible as it is, its sometimes a blessing for your sanity. I hope all goes well at the OB.

Bun - not long to go now sweety.

Speaking of which...any news on Spring??

Michelle - IKWYM about the bleeding thing, its difficult to imagine a pregnancy without your usual interruptions but remember, every pregnancy is different so please try not to worry yourself too much darls, you are doing all the right things and so is OMAR!

Bek - hope your girls are going well xx

A big cheerio to everyone else. I had the GTT today and boy was it yuk. Im going to ask not to have it the next pg ;) Im around just busy and a bit tired so my apoligies for the lack of personals. On the up side the little miss is well, she has been sleeping 12hrs straight a night but not having a day nap - just some 'rest/quiet' time instead.

Q - DD had a nasty run in with the corner of a coffee table about 10 days ago, it was a deep cut but has healed pretty well - looks like there will be a small scar there though, however she still has a bump on her forehead. Should I be worried about the bump?? And should i take her to the dr??

Night ladies..

Just big hugs for you Willow... :hug:

I am a bit scarce until the 1st as I have a friend staying until then... :hug:

I'm still here and WIDE AWAKE and UBER FRUSTRATED. My carpel tunnel is keeping me up and I just can't get to sleep. I can't wait until it gets better once bub is born. It sucks.

Willow: Hugs for you sweetie :hug: It must be such a difficult time, sending you my love babe.

Lee: Your post about Luc was just beautiful. Give your earth babies an extra warm cuddle from me.

Bek: DS wasn't keen on the bottle either. I found offering some EBM towards the end of a normal BF did the trick. That way he wasn't starving for the boob and frustrated with the plastic thing I was trying to get in his mouth. I never used bottles and went straight to sippy cups but I only had success from about 5 months.

Kelly: Good luck for Monday hun. I get terrible ms so you have my sympathy. As much as it is reassuring it is also exhausting so I hope it eases off soon.

Lisa: I'd say if there is still a bump after 10 days it couldn't hurt to get checked. Glad your GT is over for this pregnancy.

Michelle: Wonderful to see you back babe. I'm so happy your family got some very needed rain. That girl of yours is special ;)

Well I'm off to surf the next and get more and more frustrated. God bless cable TV in moments like these.

Lv Spring

ETA: HOLY COW, look at my ticker 40 weeks :cheer: