Bun - I think that's completely normal! I wouldn't expect a baby to smile until around 6 weeks really. I think DS2 did around 4 weeks but seriously, what's 2 weeks? I really wouldn't worry babe Also, DS2 is not much of a roller. He learnt to roll from his back to his tummy ages ago but never went the other way. He just loves being on his tummy. Hasn't slowed him down any and he is now in the process of learning to crawl - up on all fours and shuffling his way around the lounge room. He's also sitting up unassisted etc. Glad to hear you've had some progress on the bottle - well done One down, one to go! You know the other suggestion with dummies I've heard is to put a little soft hat like a beanie in the corner of her cot with a few dummies in it so that if she wakes in the night, she knows where to find one. Just thought of that one today. I don't know anyone who's done it but sounds OK in theory?
Kelly - I feel so badly for you babe because I know what a really, really hard time this is. I hope you're feeling a bit brighter in the morning.
Thinking of Janie and bub tonight in anticipation of the big day tomorrow - you are both in my prayers and I will light my candles for you tommorow as I await news of his () arrival.
Megsmum and Lee: ladies. I hope you've both had wonderful days.
Mako: Yuck on the smokers, how inconsiderate glad you like the concert though.
Lee: Hun, I hope you feel that you can share what is up. I'm worried about you, you don't sound like your usual cheery self. I am so very sorry for digging up terrible memories for you, I feel stupid for not thinking about the impact my posts may have had on you
Kelly: so glad you had a good time with your friends. Let the tears flow hun, it is only normal. I hope the happiness returns soon.
Freya: How is the first full week going? Hope the boys are better.
Bun: DS has rolled once and hasn't done it again either. O didn't roll until 4 months so I wouldn't be worried at all babe. I can't talk though, got some worries of my own ATM but I'll explain below. Your little man sounds just perfect, I bet he is smiling up a storm before you know it.
Janie: Hun, tomorrow is going to go perfectly. I will be waiting and cyber stalking to hear the news of the birth of your beautiful babe. Is someone on txt alert to post a BA for you? I'll be thinking of you tomorrow on your very special day.
Well things just aren't meant to be easy are they? Went to the dr for 6 week ( a little late) check. I mentioned to the GP that I thought that B's testicles seemed a bit large and hadn't really gone down since birth. She had a look and I was right, she suspects either a hernia or hydrocele (sp?) which apparently is fluid. I've got a referral for an ultrasound and me being paranoid booked it for first thing tomorrow morning. Even if it is a hernia she assures me it is easily fixed but it means a GA. What is it with my boys and their balls? Some of you might remember the issues we had with O.
Anyway, I'm trying not to stress, just want to get it checked out and see where to.
Hi to everyone else.
Lv Spring
PS: B did 5 hours last night, sounds like all the little boys are stretching out their sleeps for their tired mummies.
ETA: At the check today Ben came in at 6.26kgs! I had a look at O's book and he was 5.26 at almost the same age. How is that, exactly 1kg different. He is such a chubby bubby.
Thanks for the birthday wishes... had an alright sort of day, nothing special, but did take Remy to playgroup for the first time, and she loved it - think there might be some nice mums too.
Spring - sorry your little man has balls issues, hope they are overcome without too much to deal with xoxo And, honestly, please don't feel bad - we are all here for each other, and need to be able to share whatever is going on..... that phonecall I had came at 9.15pm at night, my DH's boss, to say DH's helicopter was "unaccounted for", never forgot those words, and my reaction was to scream down the phone at him "WTF does THAT MEAN??" - I was home alone with a 2 and 4 year old, no sleep that night.......... and the whole next day as they searched for the helicopter in remote NT Arnhemland. Millions of phonecalls that day to family, searchers, police etc...... then about 2pm I had a call saying they had found the helicopter crashed, there were some survivors, and some dead, they couldn't tell me if DH was dead or alive at that point. I just had to sit there and wait for the next phonecall. I couldn't even describe to anybody how I was feeling at this point, it surely wasn't human. Then before the phone could ring again, I saw a police car pull up outside my home. I knew they wouldn't give me the worst news over the phone, so I had my answer. DH was gone. It was so horrible, and a pain I would not wish on my worst enemy honestly. Hope you don't mind me sharing, but don't go there very often........ so I do understand what a difference one phone call can make in your life.
As for my other troubles - to be honest, I'm not quite sure - maybe it's accumulated grief, coupled with feeling so stretched with 4 kiddies atm......... but I know I've never felt so overwhelmed as I can get of late.... my DH's mum is coming from Rome on 14 March to stay for 6 weeks. She is really nice, and a great cook - so I'm hoping this time will give me a much needed helping hand, and hope to settle my moods and sadness. I really don't like feeling like this, but don't know how to shake it??? Open to suggestions!
Janie - sorry to hijack your special time - I really hope tomorrow goes well, and that your bub comes out healthy and fighting fit, I'm sure you are in brilliant hands. Take good care xoxo
Holy crud, just read my depressing post, and noticed I had been RAKd - talk about a lovely surprise, and talk about giving me a nice boost at the end of the day, thank you so much to the beautiful person who thought to do this
Lee, my heart was in the pit of my stomach just reading your post. My experience was but a glimmer into your reality and I want you to know that I respect for what you've endured and survived. I am so very sorry your DH was taken from you. I'm not surprised it is all catching up with you. I feel so very honoured you trust us enough to share your DH's story. I am here for you and want to help a dear friend navigate through this sometimes cruel life
Well it's been an eventful evening, cum night, cum morning!!!
I take the kids "down the coast" for a swim and pizza and icecream every Tuesday - it's our "thing"... We had a lovely time & I called it for out of the water time and let's wash off and get icecream... I had Finn's friend with us & everyone was having a whale of a time...
Lucy started crying & I looked down the path to the beach (I was ahead with Gloria (dog) & Immy...) & Lucy was on the ground... I yelled out "hop up and let me have a look"... She cried out that she cut her leg... I thought she'd knocked the top of a mozzie bite...
We washed it off when I saw this laceration about 10 cm's long and so deep & wide I could clearly see the bone. Blood was everywhere as it is... So I tied it up with a towel & shouted for everyone to get in the car... Lucy fainted... She was bleeding quite a bit so I had to get Finn to hold the compress on her leg as I drove to Nambour (about 20 mins)... Ruby is absolutely hopeless in these situations - she panics and can't stand blood and vomits... So it was a fun trip... Oh and we had the dog too. So 6 kids & a canine in a busy ED - gorgeous!
At around 9pm my friend came and picked up everyone & took them home & stayed until we got back half an hour ago... So I don't think school is happening for anyone tomorrow!
We were seen immediately but then triaged as a major accident came in... Anyway they xrayed and the bone was intact thank goodness but they thought they'd take her to OT to suture as it was such a large gash & the skin was obviously left on the beach...
But, it was decided after consults that sutures would suffice.. Thankgoodness. Poor Lucy, it hurt so much & she was incredibly brave... They gave her laughing gas that was just hilarious - we could hardly concentrate she had us in stitches... (scuse the pun! ) Then she told the Dr that he would be a nice husband for me & was he interested???? "she's very pretty & she cooks really well - she likes children & animals & sh'es smart!!!!!"
It was hilarious!
Anyway we are now home after 6 hours... Whilst she was resting after the suturing ordeal I found headlice in her hair.... Just to top it off eh????
So, I might be a bit scare tomorrow/today due to tiredness!
Spring, i have just seen your opening post.....thank you, that means alot . Man, after being very zen about everything yesterday, i am now having a massive freak out! I think it's the combo of the cs plus bub going to scn. One or the other i could cope with, but both just sucks . I want to get past this in time to go back to being zen so that i can truly enjoy every part of this experience. I honestly feel very prepared, i don't think there's any more i could do in that regard. We have spoken to and seen just about every staff member/unit that is relevant to us in the hossy, yesterday was a busy day . The staff have been amazing! I think i will need to debrief with my lovely mid in the morning. Can i just say, i love what steroids do for my baby, but i hate what they do to me lol! Despite a sleeping tablet, only just had over 3 hours tonight. Guess it beats last night's 2 lol! Love to all xoxo
Last edited by Janie; February 24th, 2010 at 02:39 AM.
Also, DS2 is not much of a roller. He learnt to roll from his back to his tummy ages ago but never went the other way. He just loves being on his tummy. Hasn't slowed him down any and he is now in the process of learning to crawl - up on all fours and shuffling his way around the lounge room. He's also sitting up unassisted etc. Glad to hear you've had some progress on the bottle - well done
One down, one to go! You know the other suggestion with dummies I've heard is to put a little soft hat like a beanie in the corner of her cot with a few dummies in it so that if she wakes in the night, she knows where to find one. Just thought of that one today. I don't know anyone who's done it but sounds OK in theory?
ladies. I hope you've both had wonderful days.
So I tied it up with a towel & shouted for everyone to get in the car... Lucy fainted... She was bleeding quite a bit so I had to get Finn to hold the compress on her leg as I drove to Nambour (about 20 mins)... Ruby is absolutely hopeless in these situations - she panics and can't stand blood and vomits... So it was a fun trip... Oh and we had the dog too. So 6 kids & a canine in a busy ED - gorgeous!
) Then she told the Dr that he would be a nice husband for me & was he interested???? 
. I want to get past this in time to go back to being zen 
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