Babies Born May 2007 #10

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There are many issues that you will encounter as a new parent. We have put together this list of useful articles and threads in order to assist you with some common questions or issues you may have, and to provide you with bit of extra support that we all need as new parents:

Feeding Support:

Breastfeeding General Chatter
Breastfeeding FAQ's
Is My Baby Hungry?
Bottlefeeding FAQ's and Useful Information
Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?
Bottlefeeding General Chatter
Feeding Your Baby
Lactose Intolerance
Starting Solids/Homemade Baby Food
Starting Solids - When Is My Baby Ready?
Starting Solids General Chatter

Please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) or a Lactation Consultant if you are concerned that you may have breastfeeding and/or supply problems, and before the introduction of solids.

Sleeping Support:

Comforted Sleeping & Sleep Issues Forum
Comforting Tools to Aid Restful Sleep
Babies & Sleep
Controlled Crying/Comforting/Sleep Training
The Con of Controlled Crying
The Crying Game
15 Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep

Other Useful Information & Recommended Reading:

Baby Massage
Cuddle Me Mum
Infant-led Feeding & Weaning
Baby Wearing
Recommended Reading List

Got questions?

Post your questions in the forums mentioned above, or in the following forums where you're sure to receive many friendly responses!

General Baby & Toddler Forum
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding and Solids
Gentle Parenting Forum


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I'm first! :D

How are all the little babies going? Brendan is still not doing too much, he'll get there eventually!

Take care.

Dan - so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope she has a very good recovery with minimal nastiness - cancer is just so awful. I'm glad Livvy's sleeping is improving for you. I'm with you on Christmas - can't wait for it this year. I've got a Christmas ball ordered from Myer that will say "Izzy's 1st Christmas 2007". Had huge problems deciding on it - I have a blue and silver tree (as well as blue and silver wrapping, table decorations . . . - yep, I'm an OCD freak!!) so I've had to get my little girl a blue ball.

Sally - I found Izzy was doing nothing much at all, and then one day she just seemed to turn a corner and go "oh, that's how you do it" and since then she seems to be learning something new every day. Brendan's got so much to make up being born so early the poor little love. I'm sure he'll get there soon enough though and you too will be wondering just where to hide the tv remotes, cds etc!!

Michelle - that's hilarious about your new pet goat. Watch your washing!!! MCNs I got are: 1 haute, 1 bumgenius, 1 monkey doodelz(sp?) and 1 happy heinez cow print!! Oh, and a swimming one too. I know what you mean about the cost of them but I"m spending a fortune on disposables at the moment and with Ned coming along, its only going to get worse so hopefully in the long run this will save some $$s.

I'm in trouble over Izzy's Christmas presents. DH said we shouldn't really buy much cos she doesn't know about Christmas yet. Hmmm. Should have told me that BEFORE I went shopping! ha ha. We've got her a paddling pool, a bath thing (sits over the bath and little balls and animals go wooshing down slides and stuff), a spongey play mat (mainly to protect my wood floors!), building blocks, one of those wire toys you run things along the maze of wires, a couple of jigsaw things and a couple of other little things that I can't remember at the moment. And let's not even start on what grandma's bought her already - and I'm sure she has extra things she hasn't told me about!! She is going to be one spoilt kid this Christmas but I don't care - she's worth it!

Lulu-I've got all of those except the Monkee, let me know how it goes. Pretty sure you can't use the printed Heiny's over night even with boosting, but let me know. Haute's and BumG's are super, I love them, nice and trim and ever so soft! ETA: you should think about getting some night nappies, google WildChild and Sandman's, they are fantastic but are all handmade so the stock goes very quick. I prefer the Whildchild, they are exxy (in between $30 and $40) but well worth it.

Lulu, luckily the goat hasn't discovered the washing yet!! I have been making sure I don't leave it on the line overnight! Imagine if it got all my MCN's (oh I would be in so much trouble!!) Nice choice of nappies too. I like the pockets, the bum-g is great. Yeah, will be expensive getting nappies for 2 bubs. That bath thing you got Izzy sounds interesting - where did you get it??

Sally, don't worry, brendan will get there! They are all so different and as Lulu said he has some catching up to do anyway!! Angus still doesn't sit up unsupported, has no desire too either!!!

addit: Ash you posted while I was typing! I am waiting for my wildchild night nappy. Have still been using sposies at night. I have day dreamer wildchild nappies and they are awesome, last as long as a sposie. My MUm didn't believe me till she spent a day here and realised they are so absorbant and their skin does stay dry!!

Hi all!

Thought id pop into this thread to say hello and that my DD was also born in May 2007 . She was born on the 16th of May, arriving 5 weeks before she was due. She came into the world via c-section after i had not felt her moving all day. She spent 2 weeks in the SCN while her lungs continued to develop. I look at her now and am amazed at her growth and development as she is into everything and so eager to start crawling.
I too, have gone a little overboard perhaps? on the chrissy pressies for Nattie...but DH doesnt know the half of it -yet :D

Welcome to our group Mez80!! It's amazing how quickly they all grow isn't it! They will be 1 before we know it! OMG!

Sally - As the other girls mentioned Im sure Brendan will catch up in no time! Izzy just started roling one day - she had done it a few times before then all of a sudden she was doing it all the time! Same with her sitting up now -(although its not really a developmental milestone!) she has gotten alot bette at balancing herself and even rocking herself! Pity her sleeping isn't coming along as well!

Dan - :hug: for your friend - I hope she has a speedy and full recovery hun. Hope you are doing ok too with your sleeping problems. It's just so d@mn hard at times isn't it. Remember we are all here for you.

Shell - LOL at the goat - that's hilarious! I could just picture it jumping up on your outdoor setting!

Lulu -your list of things you have bought Izzy sounds just like my list of what I want to get!! Haha! :)

I did another half day of emergency teaching today- its great just being able to do until 1-130- mum brought Izzy up at recess and I gave her a feed in the car so it works out perfectly. This school is only 5 minutes from home too so a bit closer than my school but the down side is I dont know the kids as well! Having said that the grade 4'sI had were pretty good today and the bonus is I can start spending my hard earned cash on lots of pressies for Christmas! I'm planning on doing one half day a week which is quite good money for me right now!

I just got back from our MCHN appointment too - Izzy is 7.3kgs and 65.5cms long so is tracking along the 50th percentile quite nicely!! Heehee! Its a gain of almost 1kg since her last appointment so that milk at night is obviously is going to good use!!

A big :hello: to all the lovely May mummies!

Tan - don't you dare start saying they'll be a year old soon. Then I'll have two to deal with :cryinglaugh: I've been thinking a 2 year pregnancy might be nice

Ash - thanks for the tip on the night nappies. Been wondering what to do about them. Will have a look.

Michelle - the bath thing is from Target - got it in their sale back in June/July. Only about $30 I think. Izzy loves the bath and now that she's sitting it will be perfect for her by Christmas.

Welcome Mez. Its hard to have any restraint when it comes to Christmas presents for bubbies isn't it (or restraint with anything else come to that!)

Hi everyone!!!
Wow a new thread already, there is so much I have missed out on lately!!
No personals today, still have to catch up with the last thread and Ethyn is due for a bottle soon.
He went to his first wedding on the weekend, he was great, I was expecting the worst, but that wasn't to be!!
Yesterday we started solids. I thought he liked it, that was until he had it again today and didn't take much of it at all. Am going to keep trying with the farex tho and see how we go. Personally I still don't think he is ready, he still is happy to go 4 -5 hours between each bottles. I really have no idea when it comes to solids. Still trying to work out what to introduce next, when to introduce a second meal!!!
Will try and get back on tomorrow to catch up

Thanks girls :D Brendan is doing really well and i am proud of him. He is 9 months old or 6.5 corrected, he's rolling about everywhere, he does 180's!! I can't put him down without coming back and finding him on his belly facing the other way :D I've finally got him onto 2 solid feeds in a day, YAY! He gets his check-up tomorrow. See how it all goes :D
i've got Brendan a wizzy dizzy rattle thingy, lol :lol: I figured no use in me spending too much, he's going to get heaps of pressies, still the first Grandchild for both sides :D

Well, I'm off. Nice to catch up!!

Hi all

Quick one from me - Mia rolled from her tummy to her back today!! woohoo! That's twice now - one back to front and one front to back. Seems like she might be SLOWLY getting the hang of things, so fingers crossed by the end of the month, she'll be rolling steadily!

Had my birthday yesterday (my I'm getting old!!) which was lovely - DH brought Mia in holding a rose to me in bed in the morning to wake me up (so cute) - best birthday EVER!!

Happy birthday kristen!

Awww Kristen - that's so cute!! Hope you had a great day hun - was it a big b'day??!! Let me guess - 21 ;)

Happy birthday for yesterday Kristen!!!!!! How sweet of your DH and Mia. What an amazing start to your birthday.

Happy birthday for yesterday Kristen. That sounds beautiful. Amazing how much joy these little ones can bring their mummies.

Happy Birthday Kristen!!!!

Shuddup Tan, it's my 21st next year LOL

Aaargghh I feel old! I will be 32 next year - eeeeeek!

I forgot to tell everyone that Mason cut his first tooth yesterday, hoooray clever boy!

And, just o copy, Blake got his 3rd!!! Yay!

Congrats to Mason and Blake!!

Hey, can I ask a quick question about solids? Mia's been on solids for the past 2 weeks now, and all she'll eat is rice cereal. I've tried introducing some fruits and vegies, even only a tiny little bit mixed in with her rice cereal and she just spits it out straight away. Is there any other way of getting her to eat something other than rice cereal??

Happy birthday Kristen!!

Can I ask a quick question, do any of you feel dizzy, shaky, extreme fatigue? The only thing that really bothers me is sometimes I feel tingles in my hands and feet. I am so worried about it all and am booked in to see a specialist next week. DH thinks it is because of having a baby but I am so worried that I have been crying alot. I am so worried that it is going to be something serious and then I think of Julian and Pat and what the future might bring. Oh its just so depressing :(

Hi Jan, it sounds as though you may have PND. Good idea to see a specialist and get thoroughly checked out.

A few of us have been in that boat and its not pleasant, but with help and support you can get through it :hug:

Thanks for the warm welcome, it'll be nice to speak to other mums with babies the same age. My mum came over from o/s for a few months when nattie was born so i didnt join any mothers group and my friends are in the getting engaged stage or just married. Happy Birthday to kristen. So you having a huge 21st bash or? geee...its not easy throwing a 21st every year thats for sure :)
Nattie is on 2 solids a day but refuses veggies so i know how you feel kristen...here i am thinking that she will end up with diabetes as she loves sweet things (accept for pumpkin!!) She spits it out and rubs it all over her face (she likes to make a point)
I make her cereal as follows- 1 tbsp cereal, 1 tbsp fruit puree and some formula. She really likes this. Have tried with just cereal and fruit and it's and a no go. Have you tried this combination?
I almost put some formula into the potato mash yesterday..but decided against it. Also, have you tried banana?

Yay for Mason and Blake on toothy pegs.

Kristen - I've been struggling with Izzy on solids too. The only vegies she will eat are pumpkin and sweet potato, but its really hit and miss and never mixed with her cereal - she only seems to like it on its own. This morning I mixed some pear into her cereal for the first time and she ate heaps more than normal - I don't expect it to last until tomorrow though! I'm not sure she even really knows what's going on yet.

Tan - oh you poor old thing, ha ha. Try being 38 next year!!!

Mez - I didn't join a mothers group either. Izzy had really bad silent reflux for the first few months and the thought of taking a screaming baby out wasn't much fun.

Jan - so sorry to hear you're struggling. Easy to say, but try not to worry about things that might not be until you can see your doctor next week. Are you eating enough and regularly? I get shaky and faint if I haven't eaten in a long time, and its certainly easy enough to put your own needs way down the list when you're looking after a bubby. It could also be that your iron levels are low. Lots of things that it could be that are really simple, easy to fix things so please try not to stress about it. You, Pat and Julian have a long and wonderful life together to look forward to.

I GOT MY NAPPIES TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay. So exciting. Except that I want to use them now but I have to wash them first. My DH's cousin in Melbourne uses Greenkids - has anyone come across them? Might have to get one of them to try too - I'm so bad.

Thanks girls, I will try those suggestions too.

Lulu - yay on the fluffy mail. Yep I have some GKs too. They are a lot bulkier than the Hautes no snap down front part etc, but a good nappy all the same. Very easy to stuff.

Jan, hmm, I'm not sure. Perhaps something with your iron levels? I don't know! I know my heart problems a while back scared the bejeezus out of me so you're not alone :( I hope the tests come back ok

Just had to say . . .

My washing line looks so cute today!

haha I bet it does!!! ;)

Quick one here! We are off to a wedding this weekend and its down on the coast so we are staying there tonight and tomorrow night - should do interesting things to the sleeping pattern :rolleyes:

Had to let you all know that Izzy has decided its great fun to LICK THE FLOOR!!! OMG so gross! I put her on her play quilt which is massive but she just rolls and pulls herself until she is on the floorboards! So I was watching her and she put her head down and licked - eeewwwww! The joys of a moving missile! Luckily the floors are clean but still- that's so yuck!

Anyway enough about my terror - :hello: to all the gorgeous May mums and bubs!! I hope you all have a fab weekend and will catch you all soon!

Tan, Angus licks our floor also!! He rolls until he is off the rug and sucks the tiles! He did this at my Mums also, how gross!!

Oh, just a selfish post really from me! I have had the day from hell and think I need to vent and go to bed! I woke up sick this morning with sore throat, clogged nose etc etc, AF also decided to come back with a vengeance, and then... to top it all off.... I was walking from the car with groceries and Angus in my arms, and as I was walking up our steps (only 2) I tripped and fell, dropped the groceries and wrapped my arms around Angus to protect him but fell full force onto the concrete on my knees. Was so horrible, Angus was screaming cause I think he got such a huge fright but luckily was unharmed, so I sat there and cried too!! Now my knees are grazed and bruised and I can hardly walk.. So I am feeling very sorry for myself!! What a day!! Hopefully tomorrow will improve!

Oh, also Angus had his needles yesterday and was such a good boy he barelt cried! He also had a wt and stuff. He is 7.9kg, 67cms long and hc 43cm, so is growing nicely along the average line!!

Good night evyone!

:hug: for your totally crappy day yesterday. Really hope and :pray: that your weekend improves ten fold.

Hey girls,

Sorry I haven't caught up in ages, my PND meds aren't working real great at the moment and I've been having a hard time.

Leo got two teeth at once but has been pretty good considering. I started him on solids last week but he doesn't like them. He's about 9.5 kg and massive and still fully BFed apart from the solids, but he won't eat them anyway. He sucks all night and it's driving me bonkers. I can't put him in his cot at the moment as he rolls over and plants his face in the matress and wont' move it and I'm worried he will suffocate.

He is sitting all the time now and getting onto his hands and knees and rocking, so I think he will be crawling soon much to my dismay.

Got migraines also daily at the moment, I don't know WTF is up with my hormones. Also got endometriosis back and PCOS, been getting scans and it's causing me a lot of pain so will be looking at surgery next year.

HOw many mum's here converted to cloth? Was it LuluHB I read has? GreenKids are great, we've got a few (i got the sea turtle one) but Leo has a bit of a problem with PUL so I put them on him only occaisionally. We use mainly baby beehinds bamboo and hemp with fleece covers. I got a wild child day dreamer last week though, it's beautiful, called Monet's Garden. I've been using wild child night nappies for some time, they are so gorgey. I'm also into iishfly at the moment. And Im waiting on some Zada's. Okay, MCNs have become a bit of an obsession with me LOL.

I'm going to go back some pages and try and catch up with some posts...am worried about Ashlee and hoping she's posted recently.

hey girls. hope everyone is happy and well.

just a quickie...i uploaded my email addresses to facebook this morning and found a couple of you have pages. just wanted to let you know its me requesting and hopefully we can keep in touch that way!

have a great weekend.

jan - (((hugs)))

danni - how did you go with the paed?

Hey! Thanx Dan, I feel a bit better today!! Although have 2 very grazed knees which are very unattractive!!!
Tara, hope things improve for you. Angus was wanting to feed all the time also, but is so much better now that he has a hang of solids! He has 3 meals a day and will eat anything and everything! Sorry to hear about the endo/pcos, hope it gets sorted soon for you. Yeah, we are using cloth also. Although has been raining all week, but sun out today so will get washing! I like the BBH also.

Jan did you add me to facebook? Havent been on in a few days! Is so addictive hey!!

Take care everyone!

Hi everyone!!!!
Ok time for personals, lets see how we go with them!!! Sorry if I miss anyone, I'm being lazy and only going from the start of this thread!!!:p

Lulu - I hear you about the christmas present shopping, this year is more exiting for us than what it will be for Ethyn!!!! How are your new nappies going?: I love cloth nappies too!! I have started to use cloth at night, got my hands on a couple of green kids dreamy nights pocket nappy, I stuff it with a bamboo flat, a hemp booster and an overnight booster from my peapods and he can last the night
Shelle - I was starting to worry about Ethyn not wanting to sit properly, now he can do it for about 5 seconds, but he would rather go forward and either play with his toes or roll onto his tummy, and bumping his head in the process, then laughs!!
Welcome Mez and little Natalie, how are things going?
Tan - Thats great about getting a bit of work and still able to BF Izzy!! How's the floor licking going!!! Ethyn likes to bang his head on the ground when he's on his tummy. Hope the wedding went well, how was Izzy's sleeping?
Kristen - hope you had a lovely birthday the other day!!! How are things going with the solids? We have only just introduced solids to Ethyn on Monday, tried him on apple today and he seemed to love it, he opens up his mouth when the spoon comes in and cracks it when I don't do it quick enough!!!
Jan - How are you feeling? Please keep us informed on how you go with your specialists, we are here for you if you need us :)
Hi Tara - How's Leo's teeth going? How's it going with solids for you? I know what you mean about MCN's becoming an obsession!!! I am looking at going back to work sooner, so I can buy some more!! :)
I've got facebook too if anyone wants to add me!! I need some more friends, feeling quite lonely with only 12!!!! PM me for details ;)

I have joined everyone else in the 6 month mark!! My boy is growing up!!! Can't believe how quickly things have gone!
There's not much else that is going on at the moment with us, he is sleeping and feeding well. Gave him his first bath in the big bath the other day, normally he is in his baby bath, its an old one, so think its bigger than the newer ones!! We also gave him his first swim on Saturday, he didn't quite know what to make of it, but he got there.
Hope everyone is well.

Michelle - you poor love. Glad you're feeling a bit better now but that fall must have really scared you. I know its what worries me most with a 2 storey house is that I'll fall down the stairs with Izzy in my arms - especially now that all that beautiful pregnancy clumsiness is back in full force.

Tara - sorry to hear life is a bit tough at the moment. Hopefully you can get your meds sorted out to get things back a bit rosier. You sound even more out of control than I am with the MCNs. I've been really happy with them so far, but I think I need to get some bamboo inserts for my little wee machine!

Tan - Izzy doesn't lick the floor yet (thank God - the cat is losing her winter coat and the floor is covered with hair!), but when I was out at a cafe with her the other day with a GF she was tapping on the window next to our table, and then leaned over and did huge raspberries and licks on it. Ewwwww. Left the window looking just lovely for the next people! How was the wedding?

Lee - they are all growing so fast aren't they. I can't believe you've managed to stay in a small bath until now - Izzy was bashing her head on the side by about 6 weeks I think (more to do with her frenzied splashing than size!)

Well, very crappy weekend in our house. I was up 4 times on Saturday night, which I thought was pretty bad until last night. She didn't go down until 9.30 pm and then DH got up 7 times before we finally brought Iz into our bed. That still didn't work so just after 4am this morning I just gave up and sat up with her. I'm sure she's got another tooth coming through, but geez its tiring. Nights like this make me think that if I ever won lotto I'd hire a night nanny :p

Lulu, thanks, yeah my knees are better! Just noticed you are 19wks - WOW!! When is your scan again - sorry I know you have said but have gone blank!! I cant imagine what it must be like being pregges and having a bubba to look after also. Must be so tiring at night, are you resting during the day?? Glad to hear you are enjoying MCN's! Very addictive-yes!

Lee - Yay, you found me on facebook! That site is also addictive! If only I had as much motivation to clean the house as I do being on the d*mn net all day!

Tan - love your photos from the wedding!! You all look fab, love Izzy's dress - she is adorable (potential gf material i think for my boy....)haha

Wecome Mez and Natalie!!!

Jan - How are you going? Did you get to the Dr? Hope all is well.

Ash - how are you? Hope everything is going ok.

Hello to everyone else!!! We all must be busy cause it has been a bit quiet in here!

Well now, my naughty boy... Yesterday was the day from hell. You mayh have seen my post in bf help, but all day yesterday my boy wouldnt bf!! I couldnt believ it. He was relatively happy but not interested in feeding, everytime I put my boob near him he bit me! I thought i may have been tooth related (he has none but his gums arent red or swollen either), needle related (had them thurs) AF related (she has come back) or I DONT KNOW RELATED!!!! I was so worried about him getting dehydrated cause his nappies were quite dry, so I expressed about 4pm yesterday and he sculled the lot from a bottle. I was so upset and confused, but anyway, overnight he fed constantly, was really restless and tossed and turned all night. Has just woken up from his sleep and had a beatiful bf and is back to himself. He did do a big huge sloppy smelly poo this morning so I am thinking he had a belly ache and just didnt want to feed as he felt sick. So fingers crossed he is ovr it and can go back to my normal happy booby boy!!!

Ok, everyone, hope you have a lovely day, take care!!!

My scan is Wednesday Michelle. I'm really stressing about it now - another one of my baby buddies has just lost her baby (that's three of us this time - so incredibly sad). I really haven't had much movement from Ned so I'll just be relieved to get it over and done with and find him/her happy and healthy in there.

:hello: everyone!

Shell- you poor thing..I hope your knees are feeling a bit better hun. You must have gotten the biggest fright, Im so d@mn clumsy I just know that Im going to have a big stack with Izzy in my arms one day. BTW its Lee (thedolphin) that was adding people to FB! You poor thing having Angus not feeding - you must have been stressing out! Do you think it was AF related, from what Ive read on BB seems that she changes things quite a bit with feeding. Im still waiting for AF to arrive- she can stay away for as long as possible!! Im glad he is back to feeding as normal!

Dan - how are you going hun? How is Livvy sleeping? Has anything from sleep school helped?

Tara- sorry to hear you are having a hard time hun. Sounds like Leo is going great guns though - its amazing how quickly they are growing! Yay for MCN! Im jealous of you all!

Lee- I think I accepted you on FB? Im not really sure!! Hope you and Baden are doing super well!!

Lee75- Happy Half Birthday Ethyn!! Yay for the big bath! We get in the big bath together with Izzy so she can have a nice deep one - its so nice! Al doesnt usually like baths but he loves having them with his girl! We have swimming lessons once a week which are awesome - totally recommend it!

Lulu- I need a night nanny too!!! Up every 3 hours again last night :rolleyes: she does go straight back to sleep but my body and mind are just craving a longer stretch of sleep. After she slept so well at the wedding I thought we may have turned a page but no luck. :hug: and good luck for your scan on Wednesday - its so sad to hear about peoples losses isnt it... I just saw the other day that Tess only has 7 weeks to go! So happy for her.

Jan- I hope you are ok, I have times of feeling dizzy etc but I think its more to do with not drinking enough water and its always during or after a breastfeed. I hope you can get some answers hun, and if you need to chat please know we are all here to support you and listen. :hugs:

Ash- hope you are doing super dooper well hunny :hug:

Sarah- you are MIA at the moment!! ;) How are things going? Is Noah being a good boy! Have you had many jobs coming through for Christmas!??

Danni - how is Master Mason going? Hope he is being good for you too!

Kristen- how is the gorgeous Mia doing!? Have you got many jobs coming up to Christmas!?

To everyone else hello to you all and I hope you are doing great!

Well the wedding was great! I have pics on my FB and will upload some to my piczo soon too! Al was a groomsman and took his beer drinking duties seriously so the photo I have of him and me together is terrrible- he is so drunk!! Izzy looked adorable in her little dress and headband and she was an absolute angel!

She fell asleep at 8 when I fed her and slept in her pram basinette through the whole reception until we left to walk to our apartment (reception was at a golf course with accomodation on course!!) at midnight! I fed her again and she slept til almost 6!!! Yay - but its a pity it didnt keep up once we got home :rolleyes: I really thought 2 nights away might shift her pattern but nope, we had one unsettled night and last night we went back to 3 hourly....

Anyway still unsure what to do - I was telling Al that the frequent waking is taking its toll mentally and physically on me and we might need to try something at night, to see if we can change her pattern around a bit. 1-2 feeds is fine 3-4 is bordering on the ridiculous! :cryinglaugh:

She is moving around so much now - not crawling but pulling herself around on her elbows and pushing up on her knees! She rolls everywhere and is sitting up. Solids arent going so well- on a good day she will pull faces, clench her fists, grunt and spit out whatever she is eating until she eventually swallows about 2 teaspoons - and thats a good day. Most days are average and I get all that and she swallows about 1/2 a teaspoon. Im not too stressed about it, I just get sick of chucking food out though and Ive stopped expressing for her cereal, stuff it, she can have boiled water! My milk is too precious to keep throwing down the sink and its not like she will eat more if its got EBM in it! I just keep offering at the same time twice a day, breakfast and lunch and one day Im hoping she will start to actually show interest and actually eat properly!

Im going to take some pics of Izzy today that hopefully will turn out ok so I can use them for Chrissy cards!! I also want to get her dressed up and take her to the local shopping centre to sit on Santas knee for the first time! How exciting!! I might see if Al wants to come too and we might go on the weekend!
Well Im off -might have a nap while Izzy does seeing as someone slammed the door on his way to work and woke her and me up at 615. Have a great day all!!

Tan-Santa photos are exciting. I'm majorly pi$$ed because Scott and my sister (yes my idiot sister) took Blake for his, I'm pretty devastated :(

Ooooh no Ash- I would go again hun -even if you just get one little key ring one that you can keep as a special day that you had with him. :hug:

Yep I am going to go again, the Santa in the picture looks seedy!

BLAKE PULLED HIMSELF UP TO HOLD ONTO THE COUCH!!! I walked out to get him a bottle and there he was, standing up holding onto the couch OMG! I wasn't expecting that for a while yet, how crazy!