Parenting after Miscarriage or Loss ~ February/March 2010

WILLOW _ I must hide all my fat well, but I can honestly tell you that I have another 18kg's to go! Seriously! I want a fabulous photo shoot with my family - just like you had taken, but there is no way my fat backside is being hung up on my living room wall! LOL Yes, tell me, how did you go with 4 kidlets last night? Or did you sneak out to the pub & haven't made it home yet?? :lol:

MAKO _ Well that's just teasing the poor child, hanging balloons on the fence!!! What is with the 3.5 hour stopover during sleeping time??? No wonder you're exhausted! Hope the party was great!

AFM _ Very quiet Sunday here after a hectic Saturday with Claudia's party yesterday. Might head down to the beach later this afternoon for an icecream & a paddle as it's sooooooooo freaking hot again! I can't believe how thankful I am for aircon - this heat has been relentless. My kids are having a swim with Alan's mum at the beach atm & she is dropping them home in the next half hour. I have been very productive & cleaned the bathrooms & folded up all my washing & I even nipped out for some Subway for lunch & ate it watching the ice skating. Now WILLOW how much of a life do I have?? :lol:

**** JANIE UPDATE ****

Just a quick one from me to boast a little... I went to see Janie and meet her gorgeous but very little new man, Daniel!!! Janie is absolutely amazing, she looks FANTASTIC and is coping with it all so well.. it's inspirational!! And little Daniel is just gorgeous... he's so tiny and it's so amazing! He's doing really well though. I think her DH was saying that he'll be in there for quite a while still but he is doing really well. Janie gave him his first b/f this morning and he sucked quite well, she was thrilled. She's still expressing as much as possilbe (milk is not quite in yet) and getting deliveries of her amazing friend's breast milk. They're feeding him 12 feeds a day and he seems to be responding to it really well. Although it's not what she wanted, she's really happy with the c/s too and is moving around with hardly any pain at all, so she's pretty happy about that. She's being discharged from hospital tomorrow so it will mean lots of travelling back to see Daniel from here on in. Although she'll be devistated about leaving Daniel, she is really looking forward to going home and seeing Nicholas again and spending some time with him too.. so it's mixed emotions, understandably!

Hmmm... I'm sure there was more I was going to update you with but it's been a crazy weekend for me and I can't remember the rest!!! Sorry!

Kel xxx

KEL _ Thanks so much darl for the update, I wondered how long until you went & visited. Did you happen to take any piccies? I'm almost dying over here to lay eyes on the little wee man??? I'm so glad to hear Janie is doing super, but TBH I didn't expect anything less from the super-woman & I'm sure Nicholas is going to be thrilled to have Mummy home from tomorrow.

How has your day been today Kel? You're mum gets there tomorrow doesn't she???

Love Jayne xx

I feel like I'm neglecting this thread ATM so a big sorry from me. Looking after the boys and DH after his fall is full on but we are getting there.

I'm just feeling so loved up with the boys ATM fair enough O has his moments and B is feeding around the clock but I'm really feeling in a good place. Ben is turning into such a cheery little bloke. I took him for his first shower with me tonight and he looooooved it!!! Big smiles and the start if a giggle! O is just a champ, he makes me smile and laugh all the time. I'm so proud that he has wonderful manners and is not only my son but my friend. It just warms my heart. I know some of us are having a tough time so I hope you don't mind me sharing.

Jayne: your girls are so gorgeous you must be a very proud mumma. happy Birthday to curly.

Kelly: thanks for the update hun. I'm so happy to hear they are doing well.

Lv spring

Thanks for updating us Kelly, I am so happy to hear about how well she is doing. What a champ! it must be so hard leaving the hosp without her gorgeous little man, but it sounds like she is doing so so well. I hope he is able to go home asap. I would also love some pics! I hope you enjoy your Mum's stay. I meant to respond to your post about your friends leaving - I also cry when people leave after a visit here, but then I am ok again so I am sure you will be fine when your mum leaves after maybe a little cry. It must have been hard having your pregnant friend staying with you but I am sure you will be joining her soon!

Jayne - glad to hear your gorgeous girl had a lovely third birthday. Love the pics. And I have to agree with the others - I can't believe that you have 18kgs to lose!

Bek - thank you so much for your lovely comments about DS and my stupid mummy guilt. You are right - he will learn things from his big sis that are also very important lessons to learn. I just wish he would give me some smiles to reassure me that he is happy and developing normally!

Michelle - so so glad to hear that all went well with the scan. I am sure you are doing an excellent job as mummy to your little ones, but I understand the doubts as I feel them too! I think you are wonderful to cope with such young kids, work and being pg again. It can't be easy.

Jo - how are you doing hun? Haven't heard much from you lately.

Spring - it is lovely to hear you so in love with your gorgeous little boys. I must say, B has a pretty gorgeous infectious smile - I love the pic you have on FB of a nice big smile.

We are still not doing so well on the sleep front over here. DD slept through last night but DS was up and down all night! We have been at a three year old's party today so DD has had heaps of sugar but is also exhausted so we will see what tonight brings! I think DS must be having his 6 week growth spurt as he just keeps feeding and he is sucking me dry! I don't feel like I have any milk when he is ready for his next feed and the lack of sleep isn't helping.

Sorry guys.. didn't take my camera so no pics!! Hopefully Janie will have some pics up on FB soon... although she's going to be a busy mummy from here on in I think!! I still can't believe how precious little Daniel is and yeah, she's missing N like crazy! He's had a bit of a cold so hasn't even been in to see her over the last couple of days, so it's been really hard for her.

Jayne - thanks for asking about me.. I'm feeling a lot better again today. Had a big night out with some girls I met at a playgroup over here and it was just amazing to be out on the town!! Didn't get home until 2.30am and had a few drinks, which is VERY rare for me.. I'm not really a big drinker... but my god I needed a boozy night out - LOL. I think it really helped release some tention. Plus.. it's O time and I'm feeling a little better about everything... so hopefully we manage to catch this damn egg before DH goes away on Tuesday morning... still not happy he's going but hope we can sneak a BFP in a couple of weeks. Oh and yeah.. Mum is arriving tomorrow avo... I can't wait... seriously excited. We're heading off to the zoo in the morning, then out to the airport.. going to be fantastic!!! Hope you've recovered from Claudia's party, sounds and looks like it was a great day!! You're girls are so adorable!!

Bun - Thanks so much.. nice to hear I'm not totally crazy - LOL.

Kel xxx

Kelly Thanks for giving us a *Janie Update* I'm so happy they are all doing so well and I can only imagine the mixed emotions today is going to bring for her :hug:

Good on you for having a night out on the town lol. I'm not a big drinker either. Michelle told me the other night during a FB chat session that I'm a Cadbury's girl :rofl: (a glass and a half and I'm on the floor) hahaha.
I hope you enjoy your time with your mum. How long is she visiting for? How's Luke going?
Good luck with catching that egg too ;)

Spring Oh hunny you sound sooooooo happy and its wonderful to hear about all the things that are making you feel that way. I'm so happy for you :D
How is DH going with his back?

Bun yesterday must have been the day for 3 year old birthday parties lol. DS also went to our neighbours little boy's party. He had a great time. I actually left him there for an hour while I came in and caught up on a few things around the house. We often let the kids go and play while either of us mums catch up on something in the house. The neighbours can be a bit full on at times but its nice that the kids can have someone to play with sometimes too.
I hope you manage to get some sleep soon too :hug:

Jo Like Bun said I hope you are doing ok. You have been a bit quiet lately :hug:

Michelle I hope you enjoyed your weekend away. How are the 2 little ones doing?

I'd better get off here as I have a busy morning. Have a couple of appointments 1st up and then we are catching up with a few friends around lunch time.
Oh and I have to take Sage back to the Physio next week to have his feet checked again. He turns his right foot in a lot when he runs or occasionally walks lol. I'm a bit concerned about it again. I'm not too sure what we can do to help him correct it now he's a bit older. I think its more of a habit more than anything now but we still need to have him checked.

Hi to everyone.

hey ladies,

Kel - thats great that Janie is doing soooo well, please send her my love. How exciting that your mum is coming, that will be great for you!

AFM - quick one - DD is sick! Im thinking she has another ear infection :rolleyes: she was up half the night telling me she had spiders in her ear! So no child care for her today, we are off to drs this morning to get her checked out.

Me- lots of aches and pains, so im hoping things are moving along nicely - and thanks Bek for that EPO info. Im off for a scan and OB appt on wednesday.

Thinking of you all, just very very tired atm for personals,

Lis xx

LISA _ Oh chick, you are so, so, so close now! I can't believe it! How exciting, I can't wait to hear bubby has arrived. I really hope that Miss A isn't sick, let us know how you go with the Dr appointment. What a bugger that she is unwell.

KEL _ I know exactly what you mean, sometimes you just need to let your hair down! I was a boozy girl all over the Christmas holidays & I'm NEVER a drinker, always the driver, but it felt good to do something I wouldn't normally do. Explains why I never lost any weight over the festive season, but still I had fun! Glad your mum is going to be over, do you live at the zoo these days? I'm sure you tell me every second day you're off to the zoo! LOL

MICHELLE _ Where are you chicky?

WILLOW _ Glad the girl went off to school today & I must thank you for jinxing me. Claudia has a runny nose now & had 2 blood noses late afternoon yesterday, so thanks for that! LOL

BUN _ Oh no you poor thing, if it's not one it's the other with the sleep! It sounds to me like they have a plan devised!! I hope you get it sorted soon & you start getting some rest over night! xx

Love Jayne xx

This is so much harder than i ever thought it would be :(

Hang in there, Janie.

I was so, so lucky with Sam that the hospital was quiet and empty over Christmas... I was due to be discharged on Christmas Eve, but there was no way I was leaving the hospital for Christmas without my son... I told them so, and they just never bothered to discharge me until Sam was ready to go home. Ten days in hospital did my head in, but it was good to be able to be so close to Sam all the time. It's only for a short time in the overall scheme of things. :hug:

Have been a bit quiet lately as the situation with Janie and Daniel has brought up some of my own issues over our time in hospital...

But on the whole, things are ok. Work is busy and hard and I wish I'd never come back full time. Sam has adjusted so well to having DH at home during the day that he now cries if he has to stay home with me while DH goes out of an afternoon. :( He's finally starting to get closer to talking, too. I told him "no" the other day and he said no right back to me! Am still a bit worried about his speach as he doesn't actually have any words that he uses in context yet and other babies his age all seem to... I'm sure we'll get there eventually!

BW

:hug: Janie. unfortunately no one ever really tells you how tough emotionally and physically having a prem can be. Know that you are doing a great job and know that you and Daniel are in my thoughts constantly :hug:

Lisa All the best for your appointment and scan tomorrow. Sounds like things might not be too far away from happening for you. How's the middle name issue going?
I hope Miss A is feeling better too.

Hi to everyone. I need to get organised for work so no more time for personals atm sorry.

Janie - Massive hugs hun.. please let me know if I can do anything for you to help through this difficult time. I can't imagine how hard it is leaving your gorgeous new man at the hospital.. just make sure you're giving N heaps of extra cuddles when you're home with him (which I'm sure you are)!!

Sorry, no time for more personals as I have my wonderful Mum over here visiting.. it's amazing! I do really need some advice though.. just posted a new thread about this but wanted to ask you guys aswell. As much as I don't want to get my hopes up, I'd love to know what you think about my chances of catching that damn egg this month. I've been using OPK's (for the first time) and don't really know what to think.. here's what's happened...

Got my first positive OPK result on Sunday.. the result line was just as dark as the control line. Then got another +ve on Monday, slightly darker than the day before.. then this morning, it was darker again.. so darker than the control line. I've run out of tests now and DH went away this morning, so no point testing anymore. So... my question is.. would I have 0'd on the first day I got the positive result or is it towards the end of getting +ve results. I thought I'd only get a +ve result once... not three times. Reason I'm so curious is that DH has gone away this morning (made sure we BD'd this morning before we went) and the tests say that you're going to ovulate 24 to 36 hours after the +ve test. I'm praying that somehow we might of just caught it, but if I only O today, then there's obviously not much chance?? Do I even let myself think that there's a chance or should I prepare for the worst?? I'm already preparing for the worst but it's making me a little sad... AGAIN... and I've got Mum here so really don't want to be feeling like this.

Sorry guys, I feel like I've been really selfish in here lately.

Kel xxx

Hi lovelies,

Still mia, as tbh am not feeling right, or chatty, but still here in a sort of capacity. Just wanted to say Kelly - if you bd thismorning, you have a huge chance this month, you would be ok to get your hopes up for sure. I used to use opks over a couple of weeks (no obsessed at all :redface:) and I would see a pattern of them slowly getting darker, until the darkest peaked! My understanding is that means you are going to O within 24 hours of getting your most positive result. I think in your case you will be O'ing today or tomorrow. Sperm is good for up to 4-5 days, sometimes more - so you are well and truly covered girl, now just don't think about it for the next 2 weeks okay :doh: :o

Janie - I'm sorry you have to leave your new man behind, praying it won't be for too long sweety.

Deb - how you doing babe?

Bun - Flynn is 12 weeks and does not roll, a very smiley chap though - I didn't think they got into rolling much till 4 months or more. I know what you mean on non- synchronised sleeps, its such a pita! Hope things improve soon.

Got a sick toddler on my lap as I type, who is fighting sleep, the one thing she needs to get better, ah the joys!

Hugs all round, Lee xo

Janie - hugs darling. I can only imagine how you are feeling

Kelly - I used OPKs a lot and I would start getting dark lines for 5 days prior to O day. The lines would get progressively darker and usually went darker than the control line in the last 24 hours before O. I would continue to test until the line was faint again. This usually occurred the day after the darkest result. hth goodluck

Lee - Are you seeking any help hun? You may need to talk with some one. I hate to hear that you are struggling

Hi all.

Janie - I cannot even imagine how hard this must be :( It wasn't until we had D in special care that I got a glimpse of what it was like. That was hard enough. It must be incredibly difficult to go home without your little boy. :hug:

Bek - Whoa, nice avvy!!!

Michelle - Seriously - where is your avvy?? Cmon, you could get a nice prg one...please?!

Big day and I've had it, will BBL.

Janie: I am so sorry that you and your DS2 aren't home together just yet. Just hang in there hun, allow yourself a chance to cry if you need to. No one expects you to be strong 24/7. We are all here for you babe cheering you and Daniel along hun, I hope and pray he gets to come home with you soon.

Kelly: OPK confuse the heck out of me but by the sounds of it if you DTD this morning, I think you are in with a pretty good chance. FWIW I DTD with DH 5 days before and 5 days after O (he was away for work) and I got surprised with a BFP which is now named B (lol). So it is possible hun. Fingers crossed for you.

Lisa: Wow hun, you are so close. I'm getting super excited for you. I can't wait for another BA in this very special thread.

Lee: I'm worried about you hun :comfort: do you think you need to reach out to someone hun. You've been through so much.

BBL

Lv Spring xx

Spring & Bek - I have had counselling in the past, after DH1 died for some months, and after I lost Luc, but tbh I just never found it that useful - it was like they were reading from a textbook - so it could be a case that I just did not find the right person, in which case I could try again. It all requires energy and time, neither of which I have much of at the moment. I'll find my way through it somehow...... but I have to say, that how I've been feeling lately is pretty horrible, and if things don't improve soon, don't worry I will seek some help..... thanks for caring, Lee xoxoxoxo

Lee - If counseling is not right for you atm how about hiring some one to help you out a few hours a week? I honestly know how isolating being at home with little ones can be, plus you've got to run around after older kids.

Lee: I totally understand. I've been to counselling in the past and I've thought it was such a rort. But I eventually found a guy who specialised in grief counselling and he was great. Just promise me if it all starts to get too much for you you'll let us know so we can help you out. After what you've been through I think you are amazing. I'll be keeping an eye on you woman. Here for you for whatever you need.

Hi Ladies,

Janie: just wanted to say huge congratulations!! and send you some :hug:

I didnt mean to worry you, i just havent been feeling 100% nausea is in full swing so i havent felt like doing housework let alone posting on the forum. I'm 9weeks 3days today, will have my next scan/blood test between 12-14weeks.

Sorry for not catching up properly, i didnt even know there was a new thread.

Hi ladies,

Quick one from me today, feeling so tired almost like ive been hit by a bus.. Miss A had another ear infection, so no sleeping here for the last few days. Better today though. Had scan and OB appt today, everything perfect, bub is ready to go, estimated weight at 3.1kg and smaller than average head circumf so pushing it out should be a breeze :o OB said now it was just a waiting game.

Janie- hugs sweety, i cannot even begin to imagine what that is like. I was across the road from there earlier today and thought id pop in and say hello but realised i dont have your number!! Hope Daniel is making great progress.

BIg hugs to everyone else,

Lis xx

Lisa - i was thinking about you last night. I am soooo excited that we'll be welcoming your baby soon

Janie this is a hard hard journey - & I remember thinking I couldn't see the end in sight. But you will get through this darling. You will. This little boy is blessed to have such an amazingly pro active Mama. A Mama that has sought out the best for him. I can remember the first time I left the hospital without Imogen (I stayed at Ronald Macdonald House next door after discharge)... It was absolute hell. I cried so much that the next day I looked like a clown myself! I phoned so much through the night that finally they told me to go to sleep!

The first time I left her to go "home" for a few days to my kids... I cried the whole way home. I didn't relax once. (It's about a 2 hourish drive from the hospital to my house)...

I truly truly get how hard this is darling. Just try and see it that Daniel is still gestating. He is growing, fattening and developing on the outside. So, you have to take care of yourself first and foremost. For without you going strong the wheels will fall off. So, go and get a pedicure. Or a massage. Something for you. I went shopping for teeny clothes one day for a few hours and it felt nice to be lost in the crowd... Something for you.

Your little one is doing so well, & is so blessed to have you as his Mama.

If you ever need to talk I am so very very very happy to - I am just wary of calling you & disturbing, sleep, expressing, anything! I am here and I care very very much. xxx

Lisa: YOu are the next cab off our ranks! Enjoy the last days of your baby in your belly... I am sending you all of my love and support. :hug:

Michelle: Are you okay darling woman? :hug:

Me: Don't ask... It's been another week of crap. I am not going into the FOTY dramas - I am too tired... But DD14 is quite sick this week & it's been very busy. She has had muscle aches, joint pain, headaches and some nausea & extreme fatigue. It sounded like RRV or similar or perhaps glandular fever to me... (long story but she took ill Saturday and FOTY took her to the physio... :wall: of course he did! Why would you take her to the Dr!!!) Anyway off to the Drs on Monday and some bloods. She is sleeping about 18hours a day, aches and pains - in a fairly bad way... (at least there is no cheeky back chatting! :lol:) Poor darling. Anyway bloods back today & it would seem she has had glandular fever fairly recently and this is probably a post viral syndrome...

So, more support and TLC needed... I am tired a bit worn out from everything right now. So, I apologise for not being around. I am around just too down in the mouth to post right now.

Love & hugs to everyone else... :hug:

:hug:

Apologies in advance for being a whining baby but I need to get this out before I burst.........I know there are others who have way bigger issues..........


The kids have diahhroea ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I thought we'd got past it without them getting sick but noooooooo. I suppose the positive side is they dont have vomitting. Could have been better planned for tomorrow though when I dont have Uni (of which I NEED to be there today and now will look like an unprepared slacker :( ) Honestly what have I done to deserve this contant run of bad luck> Youd think croup, a broken husband, me going down with the worst gastro Ive ever seen would be enough punishment. Apparently not.

I just wanted to pop in and say hi everyone while E is asleep, it will have to be quick because she is not sleeping much at all now either by day or by night. So I am tired just all the time and DH is on the verge of being away quite a bit for work over the next few weeks :( SO not looking forward to it, but anyway sounds like I am not the worst off here.

Janie - :hug: hoping that your little man is doing well enough to come home with you soon. I have done the sick baby thing with DD1 but never had to leave her and go home myself, it must be so tough for you. Hang in there hun.

Freya - :hug:

Deb - :hug: hope things pick up for you soon....

Lisa - Heaps of LV's coming your way!

Jo - Sorry to hear you have been so sick, but on the bright side at least it is a great sign that everything is OK.

Lee - Sounds like you haven't found the right counsellor :hug: I hope things get better for you soon.

Kelly - I had shocking troubles with OPKs when we were TTC :rolleyes: stupid bl00dy things! Are you temping as well? I think really that they are most useful when you look at them alongside a BBT chart as well - otherwise they can be just downright confusing. I hope you get that BFP real soon hun, I know oh too well how awful it is waiting and hoping for it soon after a m/c.

Mako - Hi there hun, how are you going? Are we still on for next Mon was it? No problem if not, we can do it another time :)

:hello: everyone else, must dash I just heard my little angel talking away to herself in her room!

hey girls,

Deb - hope DD is going to be ok, you poor love, so many people relying on you - you are an amazing mum and woman!

Anna - You poor poor love, hope the runs come to and end real quick!

Quickie from me - DD decided to take off her nappy and declared 'no more nappies' about an hour ago, so she is now running around the house in princess undies and we have already had one accident!!

Hi Everyone

Lisa woohoo on a great appointment yesterday. Sending you lots of gentle l.v's :)

Megsmum I'm still ok for Monday so long as you are. I have to get new tyres on my car early but will be at the suggested meeting place by 10:30ish if that still works for you?
I hope you all manage to get some sleep soon too. Its not fun being sleep deprived :hug:

Deb poor DD. I hope she is feeling better soon.I also hope things start to improve for you soon with the FOTY stuff. Just know we are all here for you :hug:

Freya I hope you catch a break very soon hun. You sure have been dealt a rough time of it all of late :hug:

Janie How are you and your gorgeous little boy doing? The pics are just adorable on FB.

I'd better go as DS has decided he's not going to have a sleep today :wall: This is the 1st time he hasn't had a nap for such a long time that I don't know how he's going to be awake for dinner tonight. He's so tired but won't have a bar of closing his eyes :doh:

hi girls,

sorry for no posts. I thought a person was sticky beaking into y posts, so i layed low for a bit. Well after a post in babie group before, i get an email, where it was confirmed that she was sticky beaking. IF YOUR READING THIS BUG OFF!!!

Sorry girls, am really hurt about this, espically at with Evangeline almost the same age as Lilli was. Im most likely over reacting, but i feel i can't be me now.

BBS girls,
xoxox

Rach I have to agree this particular STALKER is a royal pain in the butt. I'm SO over it too. It sucks when we find a special place that we can open up about how we are feeling to people who understand somewhat of what we have all been through and to have that taken away is truly hurtful just because of someone who can't help themselves. I would be ok with it if it was for supportive reasons but its not and that sucks.

So You know how to contact me if you need someone to listen and support you during this very difficult time hun :hug:

Rach/Mako - Mako has filled me in on what is happening and I'm so sorry guys. I would suggest speaking to the mods about it but I really don't think there's much they can do. This isn't a private forum so anyone has access to it.

I hope she gets the hint and goes away now. :hug:

Will BBL when my little monsters are in bed! DH at training tonight so I'm flying solo.

Perhaps someone could contact me by PM - I would like to know if someone is behaving badly... I watch very very closely for any funny business... So you can PM me guys & if I can do anything I will... :hug:

Rach/Mako - I don't know what's going on but it sounds terrible. I would hate to think someone that I knew was stalking this thread.. just horrible.. what kind of person does that.. I hope they GO AWAY too.. this thread has been amazing for me and I hate to think that you guys are now having to hold back. :hug:

Willow - Hope all is well.

Mako - Hope your avo and night was ok.. must of been the day for it.. Luke decided not to have a sleep today too and has been a nightmare!!

Lisa - How did DD go with her undies on?? How fantastic.. provided there were not accidents. Luke has been in undies today too.. we had an accident first thing this morning and another at bed time (both times when he was tired) but he was good all day. Did poo in the toilet last night too.. so we're getting somewhere!! It's very exciting but the accidents are getting to me!! I know they're to be expected but tonight, he knew he needed to go and wouldn't have a bar of sitting on the toilet.. he even asked for a towel to sit on at the dinner table.. because he knew he was going to wee.... frustrating!! I can't believe how close you are now.. all the best.

Meg - Hope you manage to get a bit more sleep. It sucks when DH has to go away.. mine has been away HEAPS lately and it's driving me mad.. so doesn't help with TTC either but I just hate being here alone.

Freya - Massive hugs, you're certainly going through a rough patch right now... surely it has to turn around. Come in and vent as much as you like!!

Oh Deb - You've been through enough lately too and it's just not fair. Wish there was more I could say. You're amazing.

Jo - I'm so glad you've got some m/s.. not what you want to hear right now.. but it's a good sign. Hang in there and hopefully it will be gone soon.

Lee - Hugs hun.. I can't believe how strong you are.

Janie - How are you hun?? I hope all is going well with Daniel.. he's such a cutie... and you're doing an amazing job!! How's N coping with it all??

Big hello to everyone else.

AFM - I'm loving having Mum here and as I said above.. Luke is finally TT.. it's so exciting but the accidents are not so much fun. He just decided out of the blue that he was ready... so amazing and it's so cute having him in his big boy undies!!! I love them. Other than that.. just trying not to think about anything else!!

Kel xx

hey lovely ladies,

Rach - im sorry hun, it sux when there is a stalker about, another friend of mine had this happen to her too. Sending you hugs as I know this is a difficult time for you :hug:

Kelly - she had the one accident but she wont do a no.2 in the toilet - she waited for her nappy to be put back on last night. But thats ok - I wont be fully TT her until after bub gets home.

Deb - how is DD?? Sending you some hugs too :hug:

A big cheerio to everyone else, sorry in a hurry, its 11am and neither me or DD are dressed, have to wash the dishes and go out - its my god daughters bday tonight and need a card etc..

OK - last night i thought this baby was going to come flying out of my hoo-ha! I had a lot of pains down there, and today they have settled but have been having mild period pain in the lower belly this morning. No BH's to speak of though. Mmmmm could things be moving along...??

BBL

Lis xx

Rach - So sorry to hear about your stalker :( I must say I find it quite astounding that someone finds it necessary to do that, don't they have better things they could be doing with their time?! :hug: to you especially at this difficult time.

Mako - Same to you as for Rach about the stalker :( just horrible. But 10.30 on Mon sounds good, I'll be the lady with the baby in the black Ergo ;) Looking forward to meeting you :)

Kelly - Yay for Luke TTing! I'm sure the accidents will get less and less, my DD1 did it out of the blue too and she got things worked out really fast, even night trained very quickly after as well. So glad you have your Mum around :hug:

Willow - Posted to you in our baby buds thread, so won't go over it again here ;)

Hi everyone else, E is asleep so I'm living on borrowed time! Had best go and get some lunch now while I can!

HI Ladies,

RACH _ I spoke to Spring a few months back with some stalking issues that I had as well & she was just brilliant to me, offered lots of advice, so please either PM Deb or Spring, your input on here is so valuable to us all & I don't want this stalker to win & you not post to us anymore - I'd miss you terribly! I find that you're such an inspirational person & I barely even know you yet!!! I can only imagine how hard the next couple of weeks are going to be for you, but rest assured, we are all here for you!

LISA _ Tell me about the TT! How exciting! I'm loving the sound of princess knickers! Love them! I want princess knickers for myself!!!!!!!! LOL. Well, you have to go full steam ahead now with the TT'ing now that your royal little highness has declared it a nappy free zone! How exciting. Oh & totally pushing that babies head out is going to be a walk in the park. ROFLMAO!!!!!!!! heheehehehe

JANIE _ I have just looked at pics of baby Daniel, oh my lordie he is your own little slice of heaven on a stick - he is just adorable & just between you & me, he made my ovaries ache & believe me when I tell you that my ovaries are icy cold & under lock & key! How are YOU coping???

MICHELLE _ Come out, come out wherever you are. Come on, don't make me skype you!

KELLY _ Can't wait to hear if you caught that egg my friend! WTG on Luke with his TT'ing!!! Awesome!!! See, I told you it would finally happen!

WILLOW _ HOw are you? How is your new school friend? I think of you every friday morning you know, when I write out Jessica's lunch order for the day.

ME _ Having a very relaxing day actually, spot of shopping, spot of cleaning, Claudia's swimming lesson, very peaceful - just how I like it. Off to walk down to pick up Miss JP very soon. I actually miss her during the week! Did you ever think you'd hear me say those words? NOw she is gone 5 days per week at school, I miss her heaps! Oh & I got Claudia's enrolment forms for Kindy today! My goodness, my baby in a school uniform in 11 months time!

What is everybody's plans for the weekend??

Love Jayne xx

Am I the only one who hasnt seen Daniel pics!? I bet he is just scrummy.

Lisa Im so excited for you!!! I can see why everyone waits to find out gender, its like christmas when your waiting for bub to be born so you can find out lol

Jayne; better keep away from MrJayne on your China adventure because you might just come back with a special souvenier with all that clucking coming from your corner ;)

As for the weekend; I am off to get my hair coloured tomorrow. Then sunday Im having lunch with an old school friend. Hopefully I will get some of my assignment written up.

Oops better go before homemade pizza in oven burns. Boys are currently distracted watching Tinkerbell movie (Yep :rofl: ) but their tummies are rumbling along with their mouths.........

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't been in much lately, busy week.

Freya - Pics of Daniel are on FB, don't you have Janie as a friend? Oooh, what colour, sticking with the blonde for now? Has your hair grown out much? Living vicariously through other people and their 'dos at the moment cause I am being all boring and growing mine. Going to get a colour in the next few weeks though.

Lisa - Well done on Miss A and the toilet training. Isn't it amazing when it just clicks? I still can't get over how well L is doing and it's been almost a month now. He goes on the school run now with big boy knickers and everything. Pretty much only has a nappy on when in bed and if we're going out shopping etc - don't trust him that much yet! LOL Not long to go now hey?! How exciting! Still thinking blue for you!

Kelly - Ditto on the TTing :) What a clever little boy! I'm glad you're having a nice time with your mum there, you deserve a break. Can't give any advice re OPKs cause only used them while ttc L and cannot for the life of me remember anything about them other than I used them and still got nowhere! LOL.

Mako/Megs - Jealous of your catch up, hopefully I'll be able to tag along in the not too distant future! DH and I were looking at another block of land today actually.

Jayne - My school friend is good, thank you for asking :) Have found out her name (took us about 4 days, we knew all the kids names but not each others!), shared birth and pregnancy stories, DHs' occupations, found out our bdays are only 2 weeks apart etc etc. We're getting there and its nice to have someone to talk to every morning and afternoon. Thinking of inviting her to my linen party, hosted by the mum who hasn't spoken a word to me since I booked it :rolleyes:

Michelle - How you going?

Deb - How is DD? I hope she's feeling better and that you are coping OK :hug:

AFU DD has been sick with a throat infection and missed a day of school but is on ABs and predimix for mild croup (again :rolleyes:) Took her last dose today so hopefully she'll be on the mend.

L is a bit of a superstar in our house today for doing his first poo in the potty which he described as a 'yucky sausage' :rofl: Equally amused and disgusted mummy!! I am a total prude and don't do bodily functions well at all.

D had a shocking night, well early morning really, last night. He is cutting his top two teeth and they look very sore. He is also coughing a bit which I'm keeping my eye on in light of DDs illness this week.

Did a new class at the gym on Wednesday night which I really enjoyed and my abs are reminding me all about it today...I'd forgotten I had abs :lol:

DH had an early mark today so he went to pick DD up from school which was lovely - it meant I didn't have to wake the boys and D had a 2 hour sleep, L 2.5 hours, me 1.5 hours :lol: Very frustrating having to wake them every day when I know they'd sleep much longer if we didn't have to go and pick DD up. Nothing to be done though, the girl has to go to school.

WILLOW _ WTG on the sleepy dreams today! I bet you feel fantastic! Do you think it would work putting the boys to bed earlier in the day so you didn't have to wake them? I know the feeling of waking sleeping children, I hate doing that. I have had some :wall: with the IL's at Christmas time as I refuse to wake the children on christmas morning - the day is long enough as it is & I don't want to add tired & underslept children into the mix. They don't sleep late anyway - bout 7 - 7:30 is the norm, so I don't get the issue - but anyhoo.

FREYA _ As much as you crack me up, the only souvenir that I"ll be coming back with is fake handbags!!! How are you going? Geepers, you have been put through your paces just lately! I really hope it settles down & soon!

AFM _ Just had dinner with my mummy-school-friend again, hehehehe, a bottle of wine was consumed, even better, & we have plans for dinner again Sunday night - that is 3 dinners in one week - insane! But so much fun. My parents have asked to have Claudia overnight on Sunday, so I'm excited for Claudia, but secretly panicking for myself!

Love Jayne xx

Hi lovely ladies :). I am so excited, d was weighed tonight and has put on 80g over the last two days! That makes him 1520g, over birth weight, WOOHOO! He'll be going onto three hourly feeds now, and is getting closer to making the jump from isolette to heated open air cot. Can't wait to go in today and see him! Gotta celebrate every good thing atm, cos this is all horribly difficult. And knowing that we're there for weeks to come is really hard. I am up and down like a yoyo atm, i feel very tightly strung :(. But i keep telling myself that it won't be forever, we WILL be bringing him home one day soon! I have been reading all week, and following what you're all up to. But i hardly get a chance to get on the puter, and it's so painful posting from my phone, i don't usually have time. Please know i'm thinking of you all though! Xoxo