Spring you are so right about the being needed in here.
Michelle I hope you manage to get a little bit of sleep tonight. I have been thinking of you constantly and wish I could take some of your pain away for you My candle is still alight too
I'm sending each and everyone of you wonderful women a tonight too.
Michelle: as the sun dawns in a new day I hope you managed to get even a tiny bit of rest last night.
I hope it's ok to share this but my little lad has now mastered rolling back to front and I can no longer put him down and be assured he'll be in the same place. He also has two toothie pegs pushing through and his gum already feels sharp where they are coming through. At least these things explain the 2 hourly feeding overnight. I even tried him with a sippy cup of EBM yesterday which he guzzled no worries with O I had to try about 5 different cups before I found one he would take. I think it's safe to say he is growing up.
O is doing really well and I think it's safe to say he is totally TT now. He is even able to hold on for a little bit and it isn't a case of a mad dash to the loo. He went through a bit of a regession recently, baby talking, wetting his pants, wanting to sleep in b's cot but I'm happy to say we are through the worst of it. He is really into singing ATM. He'll hear a song on the radio and will remember the words the next time he hears it. Yesterday he started singing ' stop talking that blah blah blah' to that new Keesha (sp?) song.
Oh and for those cloth addicts you'll be happy to hear that my first ever fluffy mail arrived yesterday. In the wash for a pre-wash as we speak. I got bumgeneis and I have to say I'm very impressed with them so far.
SPRING _ Well haven't you been a busy mummy. O is TT'ed, B is rolling & you are losing weight like it's going out of fashion! Good on you! I'm really pleased for you.
AFM _ We are enjoying our last day in Hong Kong before the long flight home tomorrow. We leave Alan at the airport where he goes onto Manila for work so it's going to be interesting leaving him behind, I'm not sure how the kids are going to cope with that. Last night we went to Madame Tussaudes & I got a pic with Johnny Depp, geepers I love that spunk. LOL. Was almost as good as the real thing. hahahah We are off to Ocean Park today which has rollercoasters, dolphins, seals and Panda Bears. I made a very bad mistake at Disney & took Jess on a rollercoaster. I honestly thought that at Disney the rides wouldn't be scary, I took her on a ride called Space Mountain, that should have clued me in, but I have holiday brain & it didn't. It started off a pitch black ride that was very nice with shooting stars, planets & stars which was very pretty & then WHHOOOSSSSHHH off we went. If I hadn't of gone to the loo 2 minutes before, I would have wet my pants. It was the scariest thing I have ever been on & I had Jess right beside me. The poor lovie cried. I felt soooooooo bad. Oh well, at least she has something to talk about!
Spring I love reading how your boys are doing and by the sounds of it they are doing so so well as are you with your weight loss
I bet Ollie is very cute when he's singing DS has just started to do that this week but of course its along with the Wiggles lol.
And well done to Ben on being such a clever little fella rolling over and drinking from a sippy cup
Jayne I'm sorry but I had to laugh when you said about the roller coaster. I'm the biggest sook when it comes to rides these days. When I was younger it was a totally different story lol. Poor Jess I hope she's not too traumatised by it
I hope the flight home goes well and the girls behave themselves for you. I can see lots of tears at the airport though
Nothing much going on here atm. Still wondering what to do about work and I'm so not looking forward to going back on Tuesday
Michelle, as always, you are in my thoughts. I will call you this weekend, but please know you can contact me anytime if you want to I hope your kiddies are holding up okay, it must be very tough on them.
Never a dull moment with your around Jayney Jayne! You poor loves on the rollercaoster, I feel sorry for you, but gee it's a funny story Sounds like you've had a ball, I'm sure it will be sad to leave, and say goodbye
Mako, I'm sorry you're doing it so tough ATM I hope going back to work is easier than you're expecting.
Spring, your boys are sounding soooo grown up! Not allowed LOL! I love hearing how they're going, you are sounding like the most relaxed, cruisey mama, it's wonderful to hear
We're going well, my boys are divine. Feeding is still LOTS of hard work, it feels like a never-ending rollercoaster ride ATM, it's pretty depressing. But DS2 is thriving, which is fantastic. He needs to have his hernia repaired , which will likely be next week. The paed surgeon will call on Monday apparently, to tell me which day. I'm very sad for him that he has to have it done, I know it's only minor surgery, but it will still be yucky. And his reflux is only getting worse, so we're picking up some Zantac tomorrow morning for him. I hope it helps! So yeah, it's all fun and games here, but I think I'm coping okay with it all. People tell me I look great, and seem like I'm coping so brilliantly. I think it's just that I don't have a choice - if I think about it too much I'll just fall apart, so I just keep on keeping on. Seems to be working so far . DS1 is being adorable, he is hysterical. He had his first swimming lesson in a year yesterday, and he did sooooooo well, I was so proud of him. He told my mum today "I went swimming, and mummy was very pwoud of me" LOL. Getting the normal almost-three-year-old meltdowns, but they're generally short lived .
Better go, the little one is calling! Hello to the many that I've missed, sorry!
Janie - your doing such a fantastic job hun! I know its cliche but time will just fly by and before you know it we'll be chatting in here about D turning 1 and wondering where the time went; and all the tough stuff will be a distant memory. Poor thing having to have surgery though; Im sure he'll be fine, its tough on Mama's when their babies need any sort of medical fixing
Hi girls. Just a quick one to let you know I am home. It is a different home but ours just the same. I will update you on our day yesterday but I really just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you.
I had a feeling of peace and love as we travelled through the formalities of yesterday. I gave a eulogy that I was told was beautiful and people kept telling me how brave I was. They just haven't seen the tears and the sobbed version as I said goodbye to my husbands mortal body for the last time I am exhausted, physically and mentally. But happy to be back in our house and not the place where Greg died. I have so much to write and tell you but mostly I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for your love, support, calls, candles, prayers and hugs - cyber or otherwise. It means so much to have the love surround you and Greg always knew how important you all are to me. I will be back over the next few days when things start to revert to the new *normal*
Michelle: I can't tell you how relieved I am to read your words and know that you are home safe and sound. The fact that you had the strength to do a eulogy just goes to show what a phenmominal woman you are. Greg would have been mighty proud of you for showing such courage and strength. What a fitting tribute to your beloved husband.
We are all here for you whether you want to share each and every detail or if you don't feel like sharing at all. Whatever you need we will rally around you to help you through.
Michelle, Spring said it well........I am so *relieved* that you are home again, although so so sad for you that it is not the same . It sounds as though you were incredibly strong yesterday, but that is no surprise to me, you are an incredible woman. It's okay to have some days where you're not so strong too hun The exhaustion must be terrible...........but please know that all of us in here are so proud of you
Michelle I'm pleased to hear you and O and L are home safe and sound too and Oh my you are a wonderfully brave and strong woman to be able to say a beautiful eulogy to you wonderful husband. Janie and Spring said it very well and I have to agree with all they have said
Please know that I'm only a phone call away and I can drop everything and drive to give you a anytime you need it. So please don't be afraid to make that call or send that text I will call you soon.
Janie Glad to hear all is going well with your boys too even with the upcoming minor surgery for little D. I'm sure he'll do fine but can understand how upsetting it can be for you to have your little boy go through that. I hope the Zantac helps with his reflux too and just remember you are doing a wonderful job You have been through so much to get where you are today and I know that hasn't been an easy road
Janie: sorry that the gorgeous little D needs surgery. I was a mess when I had his but thankfully he coped with it much better than me. They are resiliant little things. Glad to hear N is relishing the role of big bro, how cute.
I hope the feeding issues continue to improve and the Zantac helps
mako: how are you doing babe? I think of you often. Time to put some new photos of your gorgeous little lad on FB so I can see how he is growing.
Jayne: gawd I love reading your tales. I have a picture of you and Jess holding on for dear life. I couldn't help but giggle. In all seriousness though, I hope it didn't scare Jess too much.
Well I jinxed myself. We had a terrible night here. O is having really bad nightmares and is waking often. Feel like a zoombie today.
Michelle - Hugs, hugs and more hugs. We're all here to help you through the next stages.
Janie - OMG... not really what you need right now! Geez.. you've made my head itch.. why does that happen.. I can't stop scratching - LOL!
Jayne - How did the trip home go.. I'm sure there were lots of tears at the airport, not much fun to be leaving without Alan. I hope the girls were ok and were good for you on the plane!! You still crack me up.. LOVE the rollercoaster story and can't wait to catch up in a couple of weeks!
Lisa - Hope you're all feeling better soon.
Mako - Still thinking of you all the time too.. have you had any more thoughts about work?
Spring - Hope you have a better night tonight.
AFM - I'm doing pretty good. I still can't believe that I'm actually growing a little bub.. it's so fantastic and although I've been feeling incredibly sick and so very tired.. I'm trying to enjoy every single minute because I know how blessed I am that everything is ok this time (and because it will absolutely be the last time for us). I still freak out every time I get a cramp or twinge in my tummy but I guess that's normal and I'm seeing my ob on Monday, so I'm sure she'll do another scan for me!! I haven't even seen her yet as she's been away.. so both scan's have been at the imaging place. Will be great to see her.
Well, must go, have got my brother here still... thank god, he's been an amazing help while I've been feeling so crappy and has kept Luke nice and busy!! I think we're going to go to the footy tomorrow, so that will be good.
Hiya guys, sorry I haven't been in much lately, it's hard to get online while staying with my parents.
Michelle, I was thinking of you and your family on Thurs hun and sending all my best wishes your way. Thanks for popping in, it's good to hear from you. You are so strong hun, I am sure the eulogy was beautiful and I know it must have been so unbelievably hard to do.
Deb - hugs hun, I know this must be breaking your heart. Like Willow said, she will come around eventually. I know that doesn't help now, but I am confident she will come back to you. I really can't believe what your ex is doing, it makes my blood boil.
mako - hugs to you too hun. I agree too that maybe you should look for another job in the same area if possible. I am sure you are wonderful at it and you certainly don't deserve a boss like the one you have.
kelly - glad to hear you sounding so happy!
bek - how is the sleep going?
jayne - I hope the flight home goes well. I can't wait to meet you! And I can't believe you went on Space Mountain - that is one scary ride!! We went to Disneyland when I was preggers with DD so I couldn't go, but DH did and it sounds pretty full on! I couldn't help but have a little giggle at your expense though!
Jo - how are you going? Good to see you in here.
Spring - sounds like your boys are doing amazingly well. And you sound so happy which is lovely
janie - sounds like your boys are just wonderful too. Sorry to hear that D has to have an op, that must be such a horrible thought, even if it is only minor surgery. I would be terrified too. Hugs hun. And oh no on the head lice!! Hope they go away soon.
We are having a great time in Perth but are so so busy. DD hasn't even had time for a nap since we have been here and I am hoping so much that I can get her back into her day naps once we are home. DS is such a joy - he is a really good little boy and is not bad at all at night. And we have had a breakthrough with DD - since we have been here she has slept in a big girl bed!! yay!! I have been trying for ages at home and she has refused to make the transition, so I am stoked that she has finally done it. I just hope that she keeps it up once we are home!
Anyway, gotta go, once again Mum is hassling me for her puter. Will pop in again as soon as I can. Thinking of you all xx
Hi girls - can I ask a quick question for a dear friend of mine....
She has just turned 42 and has a 3 year old daughter, and is desparately wanting one more child. She had a miscarriage 6 months ago at 9 weeks, followed by D&C, and has not fallen pregnant since. Here's the facts working against her.....
She went to IVF recently, they did a blood test on her eggs, and it came back as a very low count left;
Her hubby has an extremely low sperm count (although this has largely been put down to him having a kidney stone and being ill recently, now on the mend);
Her hubby is a closed book, and often won't talk about the issue of another child; and often won't go near ner physically (I know this is a major problem obviously, but there's a lot behind this, so for now, lets just factor it in.... she still is desparate for another child)
IVF doctor told her "not to bother" - which just isn't good enough I think, there are other avenues (sperm, egg donation, trying to improve egg quality etc).
Reading this back, it's all a bit all over the shop - I just wondered if any of you could offer any great advice for her right now - of course she would rather their own biological child, but at 42 and with so many obstacles in her way, what to do?????
Just popping in to check on Michelle and to let you know I'm home. Have been at my parents place with no internet or phone access (I don't get service there, very frustrating). Had a shocking weekend away with the boys, mainly L who had a huge meltdown the first night and would not go to sleep. He was absolutely beside himself and at 9pm I finally fed him to sleep. I have never seen him like that, it was awful My parents were trying to help but really just added to the stress and I ended up having a little meltdown of my own. He had a rest in his cot yesterday but did not go to sleep which seems to be happening a lot lately and I am stressing that he is going to drop his day nap and he is not ready, he still needs that sleep. He slept OK last night though.
He is just such hard work atm and I feel like I am doing a really average job with him Add that to the fact D is still waking at least twice at night and I'm a bit over it all right now. It's getting on top of me
Anyway, enough whinging from me, there are far worse things going on in the world.
Will BBL for a proper post.
PS Mako - I'm so sorry we couldn't meet you somewhere for lunch today. But like I said, L had a shocking trip and we just wanted to get him home. DH has suggested maybe we come up for a drive next Sunday? No biggie if you're busy, we just both felt bad that we couldn't meet up today.
Last edited by Willow; April 18th, 2010 at 04:02 PM.
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In here.
My candle is still alight too
DS has just started to do that this week but of course its along with the Wiggles lol.
Sounds like you've had a ball, I'm sure it will be sad to leave, and say goodbye
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