Hello Harmony!!
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Hello Harmony!!
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Hehehe thank u - i have put more pics of Bianca in the gallery section!
u know i spent a cpl of hrs yesterday naming all the pics i have of B on the Computer!
i always said i wouldnt be one of those mummys that take HEAPS of pics -but...... i have become one! hehehe
Christina!! OMG how scary about little Josh having an asthma attack! We were only just talking about it when we met saying it had been a while. I hope he gets over this cold quickly and it doesn't trigger any more attacks. Thinking of you and little Josh. It does sound like it's going to be a hectic Christmas for you running around and travelling etc, but I hope you enjoy it.
There is a few nasty virus' going around.. my boys came down with one Friday and they deteriorated so rapidly, terrible croupy coughs and green runny noses! I just got it yesterday and feel awful...starting to wonder whether it might be the flu as every bone in my body feels like it's aching and I'm absolutely exhausted. My chest hurts so much when I breathe.. I can just imagine if Josh has something similar it would play absolute havoc with his asthma. I'm hoping because it's come on so quickly that it will pass quickly and we don't have to be sick for Christmas day!
Leah - I totally agree re having to take them in dirty clothes to play in that bark! I wonder why they put it there.. especially at a restaurant. The bark in the park next to me is just normal bark.. it doesn't make them so dirty.. why couldn't they use that?! I was actually hesitant when loading the boys into the car thinking.. should I just strip them off in the car park and throw on some spare clothes so they don't put this mud all through their car seats. In the end I gave up.. we were all a mess and came straight home for showers/baths!
Becky - a Bbq at your place in Feb sometime sounds great!!
Wednesday the 7th suits me! Although we could do it the following Wednesday instead if it meant Harmony could join us too? I'm happy with whatever everyone decides though. You can book me and the 2 children in (georgia may not come) so just the boys.
Merry Christmas to you all!
Mel x
Hey Mel!
Im just one person who can't make the 7th - so u all may aswell go! there is always going to be a next time! Don't want to ruin the fun for u all! :lol:
Hey everyone
i'm more than happy to have it the following week so harmony can join us - if that's ok for everyone else.
thanks everyone for thinking of joshy - i really appreciate it!
Hi girls,
I'm not sure if i will be able to make it the following week but thats ok....i'm happy to go with what suits the majority :smile:
Wow Im so sorry Christina!! I came on here earlier and missed a whole page of threads. They only loaded back to when we were talking about where to go. I didnt even see about Josh's attack! That must have been sooo scary for you! I am so glad he is ok! There is nothing worse than when your baby is sick and you feel like you can do nothing for them :(
Harmony and Leah - Did you end up going to the Xmas lights? We have been out twice so far but are going to go to Collingwood Park sometime this week, they are supposed to be amazing too!
hey all... I dont relly think I will be free the following week either.... With Liam's birthday and his little party etc... Im pretty flat out. Can we not make it the Thursday the 8th? Is everyone free then?
How about we stick to Wednesday the 7th as planned (I think Leah has relatives arriving the 8th?), and the next meet up we organise a couple of weeks later hopefully we can pick a date everyone can make!
Mel x
My gosh Mel u were up early!
Have fun on the 7th everyone! i also have my postnatal check up with my OB at 0900am that morning so i unfortunally definalty will not be able to make it!
Hey everyone
We'll keep it at the 7th then since it is better for the majority!
Becky - thanks for your msg about Joshua - there's nothing worse when your child is sick. Thankfully it's all under control now and he has improved even more today.
Harmony - you gotta make it next time! Can't wait to see lil Bianca again i'm sure she has grown so much!
Christina - she has grown :( she is now 5.2kgs! i wish she little again! hehehe
ive added more recent pics of her in the gallery thingy if u wanted to check them out!
How u going anyway? and how are the 2 kiddlywinks? looking forward to santa's visit?
Hey harmony
we're doing good now after joshy's scare on the weekend! Joshua is looking forward to xmas - he keeps saying santa bring big car! I guess i know what to get LOL. Chloe is being a little bit naughty this week, so many tantrums DH got very mad at her last night! In fact we had decided to ttc#3 in the new year now he's saying maybe no if she keeps up her tantrums....
Pics of bianca are so cute!! they grow so quick don't they? Oh i'm getting clucky now...
Ok cool... the Wednesday it is! Are we looking at about 10:30 again?
How is it set out this play centre? Are the tables reasonably close to the play area? I only ask cause both of my 2 can be a bit sooky at times and always have to have me in their view... lol
Harmony! I love your pics. The ones of her in her little blue dress are gorgeous!!!
the tables are in the middle fairly spread out with play equipment on either side, don't worry i'm in the same boat as you both my kids are so clingy!!
Ok cool ..... lol.... sounds great! Look forward to it! :)
Hey Harmony - I'm up every day at 3:30 am for the day! My 14 month old doesn't sleep well at all, and likes to start his day bright and early. He is always very happy when he wakes up, anywhere from 3 am to 3:45 am... and won't go back to bed. This has been going on for months so I am getting use to it.. just wish there was something I could do to help him sleep more as not only do I need it.. the doctors and nurses say he isn't getting the sleep that he requires at this age. He is also usually up several times a night too. I keep saying to myself.. in another year, he surely would have to be sleeping better, so it isn't forever and just get through it. But I'm struggling on only 4-5 hours sleep a night for over a year now.. and have a newborn arriving in 4 and a bit months!
I had a big whinge to the other Ladies when we met up.. always hopeful someone might have some suggestions or answers! Mothers instinct tells me there is something more to it then just a bad sleeper, but I haven't been able to get to the bottom of it yet.
Good Luck with your ob appointment and bub's needles! We'll be thinking of you :)
Look forward to meeting you next time,
Mel x
Mel - im sure u have alread been asked this and im sure ur prob not - but he isnt having anything sugery before he goes to bed is he? - is his room nice and dark? what time does he go down? Also have a look at his sleep times during the day. For example If he is still going down for a morning sleep at 9am, then this is going to impact on how early they wake. Try moving the morning sleep back by first 30 mins, then a week later try an hour later.
Also aking between 3-5am is often due to the cold, as this is the coolest time of the night. Much early waking has been easily solved by adding an extra layer or two of clothing, or using a warm toddler sleeping bag.
Is he still in a cot?
Christina - thats funny DH's comment on maybe not trying for #3 cause of Chloe's tantrums! hahaha u better get them under control if ur getting clucky hehehehe
merry christmas everyone
Hi Harmony,
Thank you for your suggestions :)
I feel like I've been on this merry go round of trying absolutely everything 10 times over to try to get Luke sleeping better. Being my 3rd, I never thought it could be so difficult! I'll give you a bit more of a run down..
For the first few 'months' of his life, his poos were complete water. Not just runny... but straight brown coloured water. They would sink completely into his nappy. I thought this was alarming as it carried on until he was 3 or 4 months old. Basically he never did a proper poo for ages. He was such a fat, healthy baby, that every doctor and nurse completely dismissed this saying that if it was affecting him then he wouldn't be putting on weight etc, yet he is thriving so there is no cause for concern. (I am saying this as I think perhaps there is a digestive issue? - perhaps he has had it all along?) He was breastfed until 1 year old. No colic or reflux or anything like that, not extra windy - just normal other than the poos.
His sleep prior to 5.5 months when I started feeding him solids was typically normal.. sleeping well enough, waking once at 3 am for a breast feed then straight back to sleep. After I introduced solids.. he never slept. Up all night screaming hysterically on and off in shrieks, and up from about 4.30 am everyday. I've seen at least a dozen different gp's with him, and a couple of times he's had an ear infection or been teething so they just say that must be it.. but he was constantlyup screaming with or without ear infections/colds/teething etc. So I would pick him up to calm him (which I knew not to do from the previous 2 children, however he would scream like he was in pain) Eventually my child health nurse said I have to try controlled crying, and even when he is sick etc, stick to the controlled crying. It didn't take long before he was sleeping through the night, no screaming.. so he mustn't have really been in pain? However he then started waking between 3-3.45 am every day, and has done for at least 5 months.
As I leave to drop my daughter at school each day (30-40 mins return trip) at around 8 am.. he falls asleep in the car, then wakes when I return home and wont go back down. I can't do anything about this really? He'll go down for a nap about lunch time or just after and have a couple of hours, but again, I have to leave for the school run at 2:30 ish pm so if he is asleep I have to pick him up and put him in the car - waking him most days. His older brother is only 16.5 months older.. so it has been a challenge since early on keeping him from waking his little brother and allowing Luke some peaceful time to sleep.
Looking back, his poos when young were weird and I believe have something to do with how his gut was breaking down enzymes or digesting etc?? And everything turned upside down once solids were introduced (solids were mostly fruits/veges/cereals/plain healthy foods) - So perhaps it's something to do with his gut? digestive system? But he responded well to controlled crying (for sleeping through the night at least - although hasn't been sleeping through the past couple of months), and the nurse has now suggested trying it at 3:30 am when he wakes.. but I haven't been able to stick to that as he wakes so happy and ready for the day.. it's hard trying to make him learn to go back to sleep when that's what he's use to. I am willing to be tough with him and try anything, but I just don't know what else to try?
I do get up many times a night for the toilet (love pregnancy!) so often cover him up or put on a sleep suit around midnight or early morning, but he is a very hot/sweaty baby and sometimes seems to wake from being over hot/then I don't do it... and he is cold. I must say, 1 day a week or fortnight we fluke it and think.. ok what did we do.. let's do everything exactly the same and see if it works.. but it doesn't with little Lukey! His room is nice and dark and well ventilated, he was going to bed at 6 pm and waking at 4:30 am months and months ago.. so I changed his bed time to 7 pm and he started waking at 3:30 am. He is still in a cot.. can you try magnetic underlays on babies or is that not allowed? Another friend suggested I see a psychic! There is a psychic I've seen every couple of years since I was 16 and he is brilliant.. so I am thinking maybe he will have some answers!
Sorry for my rant.. It's nice to get it off my chest! And there may be some great feedback/suggestions come from it. One can only hope. :D
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!! Hope you all have a brilliant day!
Mel x :D
Merry Christmas ladies, i hope your all ahving a fantastic day with yuor gorgeous little families.
Mel, you didn't have a whinge darl you were only telling us of your situation and asking if we had any adice to offer you- im just sorry that your going through this it must be so hard especially after it lasting for so long and being pregnant and all. I think you've done extremely well to get this far, i'd be tearing my hair out by now! I wish there was something i could do to help you , i think if your gut is telling you that there is something more to this then maybe go and get a second even third opinion because at the end of the day you need to know the cause of his sleeping issues , it could be something simple but it could be something more (i hope it's not, but it's better to know this for certain and rule it out).
Your a great mummy and you should be very proud of what you have achieved! If you ever need to talk or want to catch up for a cuppa i'm not far away just let me know and i will be there ok :hug:
Christina - Hope your flight home was nice, have a safe holiday and i look forward to catching up again on the 7th January. Merry Xmas.
Becky - Merry Xmas! I did take the boys to see the lights at Springwood and they where absolutely amazing will definately go again next year -with any luck Corey will stay awake to actually see them next time! Did you go and see the ones at Collingwood Park...if so where they good?
Harmony - Merry Xmas to you and your family! Hope your enjoying your very first xmas with your little princess. Sorry we wont be able to catch up on the 7th...next time we will all met up at a time convenient to you...can't miss you again a third time!
Merry Christmas Everyone -
Oh my gosh Mel - i dont know what else to say to try and help! When he wakes is he waking up hungry? do u feed him breaky straight away? if so Give him a low-sugar, high-carbohydrate snack before bedtime. And maybe leave a bottle in the bed for him for when he wakes up. Also children who wake early often nap early, too, going for a nap within an hour or two of waking up. This is actually the end of their nighttime sleep! Try holding off the morning nap by 15 to 30 minutes every day until it falls an hour or two hours later in the day than it is now. After a week or two you should see a new pattern emerge. But that dosent seem the case if he is sleeping in the car after 8am.
Maybe he does have a second opion - there is some sleep school or something u can go too with him also - but u need a referal from gp!
But apart from all that how was your Chrissy?
Leah - thankyou! we did have a enjoyable 1st chrissy as a family! however DH was a spoil sport and wouldnt let me open presents at 4am when Bianca woke up for a feed! i had to wait until 6am! hehehe
How was ur chrissy?
Any yeh lets hope that we are 3rd time lucky and finally get too meet at next meet up!
How was everyone elses Chrissy? Besides the kids did u all get spoilt?
I didnt but we are planing on buying a new house early next year, and hopefully one with a pool so that will be my late chrissy present!
Hey everyone!!!
We all go spoilt here too! I got a Navman for my car... so now I wont have to rely on you Harmony... lol... should be fine! My parents also gave me a gold bangle, as well as a heap of other things.... my parents have always been known to go way overboard at Xmas time, and it doesnt look like they are getting any better with age... lol
Harmony - for a new house! Where are you thinking of going? Around the same area? My hubby is in Real Estate.... so let me know when you want to sell and he can give you some great tips and advice!! He works for the company with leading sales around my area! Thats so exciting! How has Bianca been treating you lately??
Christina - I bet your having a great time in good old Adelaide! Have some Balfours for me (She'll know what Im talking abut.... lol)
Mel - Awwww how ya going? Been getting any more sleep? How was your Xmas?
Leah - I went to Sprinwood too.... those lights were pretty impressive! We didnt get to Collingwood Park, ran out of time!!
Hi to everyone else! Gotta run I can hear Chels waking up! Mwah!!
Becky - my parents are the same!
I just told Kev about ur Husband - and already he is bombarding me with questions to ask you!
We are looking at a house on Saturday, and if we like it we will be putting our house up for sale straight away! And we are looking at the same area we are in now, but if we can afford to we wanna "up grade" a little so to say and go Middle Park, Westlake, Sinnamon Park area! However have been looking and for what we want we may end up at Springfield Lakes!
Bianca has been a right little cheeky bugga lately! she is definatly getting a character about her and attitude which everyone says is from me -but i dont think so!
She has grown soooo much - wait till u get too see her again!
Oh I cant wait - lol!!
Trust me Harmony, my husband will be more than happy to answer any questions you have!! Let us know if you do want to list straight away, because he can do some research and locate THE BEST agent in your area and set everything up with them for you to list! If you want any info, you can give me a call if you like, or I can give you Anth's number. Anth is off all weekend or in the office again on Monday.
Thats so exciting about house hunting! I cant wait til we can look for something bigger!
I cannot wait to see little Bianca again!!! Its so cute when they get little personalities hey? Gee my Chelsea has certainly developed one in the last few months! LOL
hahaha i bet she has!
Thank you also - Kev would love to have a chat! what time would be best for u guys?
Hello girls, glad to hear you all had a lovely Christmas and got spoilt...even though you had to wait until 6am Harmony!!!
Becky...woohoo for the navman that's awesome, they are so good i'd be lost without ours (ours isn't a navman but it's still great).Those lights were very impressive i thought - Aaron loved them!
Harmony , omg how exciting to be looking for a new house ...Springfield Lakes woohoo that's where i am - we love it here it is so family orientated, lots of outdoor activities, great school, friendly neighbourhood i could go on and on but i won't. I hope this house your looking at today is just what you want so you can get your place on the market and start the new year in your new house!
Mel, how are you darl? Hope Santa was good to you all. How's everything going with your ealry rising lil man?
Christina , how are you hun? I hope your got spoilt and are enjoying your time back at home. How's Joshy been - no more asthma attacks i hope. Take care and enjoy the rest of your time away.
AFM, I'm very happy and got spoilt rotten DH & I got a cruise for xmas we are heading off up north on the P&O Pacific Sun in late February for a week can't wait will be brilliant!
Mum and Dad left this morning and asked if they could take the boys home with them (we are going down tomorrow) so it's just me and DH home today...thinking we might go out tonight to celebrate our 11th anniversary yesterday.
HAVE A GREAT DAY GIRLS
Leah - A CRUISE!!!!! U sooooo scored! and a night alone with ur Hubby!!!! Bargin!!! my gosh im jealouse!
The house we looked at today was nice on the outside - but too much work on the inside! i don't want too do any renovations or anything (been there done that) and if we have to i want it to be minimal!
For what we are looking at and our price range it is looking more like Springfield Lakes - which i don't mind cause its alot newer out there - but than its a bit futher from work! either way i dont mind i just want a bigger house and a pool!!!!! im not fussy - hahaha
Harmony...i know we scored big time didn't we! I am sooooo lucky!!!
Bummer about the house you looked at today but i'm sure something better will come up - keep looking there is always new house being listed for sale ....actually the house across from mine is for sale, although it doesn't fit the criteria your looking for...it's nice but small, no pool but you could always come across the road and use our spa,hehehe! When we first moved up it was a toss up between Springfield Lakes or Narangba - Narangba you got more for your money but wasn't as easy access to the highway nor did it have all of the facilities we have here. I think it's just a matter of looking every day on the internet and taking it from there. Goodluck i hope you find something suitable soon.
Hey all!!
Oh all this house hunting... how exciting! I cant wait til its our turn too ... lol. Our house is sooooo small!! We do have a nice backyard which I guess is one thing. i would love to move to Springfield lakes too Leah.... although I might have some convincing to do with DH. He does love the area, but he really wants to move down a bit and get some acreage.... Not sure... I do usually get my way though.... lol!!!
Leah - OH WOW a cruise! have you ever been on one before? That will be soooo nice! And especially a week with no kids.... lol. Wow 11 years!! You must have been high school sweethearts??
Harmony - See ya tomorrow!!!! :)
Everyone else!! See ya soon!! Looking forward to our catch up... someone will haev to give me the address closer to the date! Should be fine now though with my Tom Tom.... lol
Becky - would just like to say thanks for having us over today - was great to see you again! and Kevin says a exspecially big thank you - he got alot out of his chat with Anthony! so can u thank him again also for us! :lol:
No probs Harmony!!
Was great to see you guys again, and meet Kev!! Bianca awas gorgeous! A little angel! Cant wait to catch up again very soon!!!
Hello Ladies!!
My Chrissy was great! I must say the nicest Christmas in nearly 20 years! So relaxing and enjoyable. Sounds like everyone else had a great one too!!!
Leah you certainly got spoilt with a cruise didn't you!! That's going to be so much fun!!
And Becky you got a navman!
Harmony I hope your first Christmas day with your precious little girl was very special. Luke has slept until 4:30 am the past 3 mornings.. but I think this is due to the Polaramine the doctor prescribed for his congestion (helps them sleep). But I'm not complaining!! After 3 nights I'm starting to feel a little normal!
I had my 19 week scan last week, and they said they couldn't see enough of the face and heart and I have to go back in 2 weeks for another one. The first couple of days after you think.. oh, everythings fine... but as the days pass by I am getting more nervous wondering whether something is wrong? I never had to do this with my previous 3. I'm sure everything will be ok.. but I can't help wondering/worrying! Anyone else had to have a second morphology scan?
Looking forward to catching up next week :D
Mel x
Hey Mel!
I didnt have to have a 2nd Morphology scan - but my first one took almost 3hrs cause Peanuts wasnt co-operating! i would look at it this way - at least u get to go back and see ur little one again - i wish u had more scans during a pregnancy - i could never tire of seeing my little bub! so yeah look on the bright side of things - and dont worry im sure all is A OKAY!!!!!
Just thought i would pop my head in and see what everyone is up to tonight?
Hi everyone!
Harmony - Yeah we didnt do much! My parents came round and we had a games night (We love games nights! LOL). Thats about it though. A nice quiet relaxing night. Did you end up seeing midnight in?
So whats the address for this playcentre for Wednesday? Im going to just trust my Navigator and hope I get there. LOL
Hey hey!
I should be able to make it to this play centre place - anyone mind if I bring a friend with me? She has a 2 yr old boy, and another due in Feb. She isn't on BB, but I've only met Harmony, and if she isn't going, then I need someone to hold my hand! I'm TERRIBLE at meeting people - get really nervous, and wither don't talk much, or too much!
And also, how would I know any of you when i get there?
Becky - i love game nights too -but kevin dosent like playing with me cause i always win! exspecially monopoly!
i almost saw midnight in - Bianca wouldnt go to sleep until 2330 - she had bad reflux! but as soon as i got her too sleep i jumped into bed and was out like a light bulb! couldnt stay awake for last 30mins at all!!!
Ali - u woss - hahahaha
Hi girls!!
Is eevryone still good for Wednesday? Could someone give me the addres?? Are we aiming for 10:30??
I will prob bring my sister co she can give me a hand with the kids.... lol
Hello Becky!!!