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Wow can't believe how many bubs have been on 1 day sleep for so long! I am thinking because Amelia has been on a routine from day 1 that her body is still in that mode at the moment, the routine I follow says to expect them to start dropping the day nap around 14/16 months give or take so maybe it's to do with the way I've tuned in her sleeping habits lol. Either way I'm not fussed, I like having 2 breaks but at the same time 1 bigger one would mean I can go out and about without having to rush so much!
Off to the farm for a few days, I'm working tomorrow so am taking the laptop with me, at least I'll get to stay in touch that way!
I am at work today I have told the boss and one of the girls that works with me and the boss was really good, has told me if I need to go I can etc. I am trying my hardest to stay the day but not sure. I hardly slept last night so I feel even worse. I am absolutely devestated and can't believe my whole world has crashed around me. The only thing keeping me sane is my beautiful little man. I really don't think a part of me has accepted it.
Jett is 1 or 2 sleeps a day if it is 2 they are usually between 1 to 1.5hrs each or if it is only one it is 2-3hrs. I just go with his lead.
I really hope you are all well, I will try and pop on here as I miss u all very much especially as I don't have FB.
Alison have a great time down at the farm, relax and enjoy! xoxox
Lani - you're doing so well to be back at work already. I've been known to need a month off in similar situations! But if you have supportive people at work and you enjoy being there sometimes its the best place to be.
Alison - keep the two naps as long as you can! Because sometimes it can feel like a really long afternoon when they drop down to one nap. Especially if it's a short one. And yay for Amelia walking. Don't you think its fun once they start running aruond? It's so cute. And I'm finding Matilda is much happier to amuse herself since she started walking.
Kanda - Good luck on falling with number 3!!! You're going to have to give me some advice on having them close together. I'm not as nervous as I was but I'm still feeling a bit worried about how we'll all cope.
BS - Eva sounds like a she's a real conversationalist already! I hear you on the second pregnancy taking a bit more of a toll! I haven't been getting sick but I've been sooooooo tired. But I admit that's improving at the moment since Matilda has been well, sleeping better and happier. This pregnancy is really flying. It's going to be a bit of a shock when I look down and see a big belly. It seemed to take forever the last time.
Suz- Good to see you! You do so well to get on with two. And trying for number three!! Keep us posted on that ;-)
Willow - it's amazing to hear how different each of your boys have been. It just goes to show that its got little to do with parenting and everything to do with the baby! My MIL really got my back up recently when she blamed Matilda's clinginess on us moving around and travelling a bit this year. And in the same breath saying how she basically wore her second baby for 2 and half years (even though I know they lived in the same house and rarely travelled). I felt like saying "well it's not my fault your son keeps changing jobs and has moved me away from my family).
Beany - sometimes we're one nap a day and sometimes two at the moment. She had dropped her second nap for a couple of months and was only doing one 40 minute sleep which drove me nuts. She was overtired all of the time which was linked to that clingy phase. But at the moment if her morning sleep is 1 and a half hours or more she doesn't go down again. But if its short she crashes again around 3:30. So I just go on how tired she seems. But I don't feel there's any point fighting them tooth and nail on the second sleep if they don't want it.
AFUS - we still seem to be in a pretty good patch at the moment (touch wood). I dont' think I mentioned last time that we've dropped the lunch feed! I was dreading the weaning process but it has actually gone ok. But it breaks my heart. Every now and then during the afternoon Matilda will tap my chest with her little index finger look up at me and shake her head because she knows she isn't allowed to have any milk. It's so sad!!! But I think it's for the best for everyone. I've decided I'll drop the feed she has about 7am when she first gets up next. But I'll keep the 4:30am and the bedtime feed for awhile longer. I can't face dropping the 4:30am feed yet because it means we all get another 2 hours sleep or more. And I just know if I drop it we'll be starting the day at 4:30 or 5 at best. Matilda's also trying to say quite a few words and she seems to be developing her own little sign language. She actually asks for her hat in the sun by tapping her head. It's very cute and I'm glad I don't have to fight her to get her to wear it. And last night she got her wipes and lay down on the change mat on the floor when she wanted her nappy changed. We don't know if it was just a coincidence she had a dirty nappy or not. But I'm hoping she's becoming more aware so I can start toilet training!!! Second and third time mums have I got any hope in getting Matilda out of nappies before the next baby in July?
Just a quickie to let you guys know that everything went well with the stitches today. I went to sleep and woke up and it was over, a bit of bleeding and am tired but nothing crazy and I should be back to normal tom or fri at the latest. Will try to post longer then.
BS that is great to hear, hopefully you will be back to normal before you know it and the remainder of the pregnancy will all be smooth sailing.
I am at work again today, however am feeling worse today than I did yesterday, I hardly slept at all last night. I copped an abusive phonecall from the girls's fiance as Paul wont answer any of his calls. This guy wants to kill Paul. He has threatened and now I am starting to feel scared by him too. I really don't need this ontop of trying to deal with my emotions and feelings as it is.
I went off at Paul last night and told him to man up and face what he has done instead of being a scaredy cat.
He reackons he has got our address from his brother that works at Vodafone as that is who we both had our mobiles with. I am not worried by that as I am not at the house but Paul had Jett there 2 nights ago.
I really don't know what to do.
It's only 4 nights til my parents return and I can tell them.
Sorry to dump this on you all.
Hope you are all well
Sorry for no personals and a very selfish post.
Happy New Year girls. Thought I'd better post a quickie to subscribe since we have a new thread.
Lani - Still thinking of you. Don't apologise for dumping here....we're all here for you. Would it be worth contacting the police? Not to report or anything (although I'm thinking the brother that works at Vodafone has broken all kinds of privacy laws), but to get some advice as to how you can feel safe. Sounds like the girl's fiance is as hurt and angry as you are...unfortunately his anger is misplaced as it should be directed as his fiancee. And as for Paul, you ****wit! How dare you do that to your beautiful wife and son, but to not take responsibility and deal with the people you've hurt! Man up for pity's sake. Sorry Lani, but people hiding from their mistakes makes me angry. I'm glad your parents will be home soon.
Rose - Thinking of you and your family
BS - Glad the stitches went in successfully. Does this mean you'll be able to remain as active as normal during this pregnancy? I remember how frustrated you were not being able to exercise (or DTD :wink with Eva.
Tilda - Sounds promising if Matilda asked to have her nappy changed. I guess you'll just have to wait and see if she does it again.
Alison - Have a great time at the farm!
kanda - Great to hear from you. Been wondering how you've been getting on. All the best with TTC
willow - DS2 may have been the dream baby, but isn't he the one giving you grief as a teenager? Hopefully Harry will be a polite, happy, multi-syllabic teenager. I honestly think you're a champ for taking his lead, never questioning whether you're doing it right, and just going with the flow.
suz - Good luck for number 3!
Carmey and sesame. Have I forgotten anyone?
AFUS - Still no walking here yet either. Amelia can stand on her own, but when she realises she is, she immediately sits down or grabs hold of something. I tricked her into standing on her own last night though. Her latest word is "up" so while she was holding onto the couch I would say "arms up" and lift my arms above my head. Amelia copies me when she's sitting, but last night did it while standing. She keep her arms up for a good few seconds before holding onto the couch again. Her sleep is still lousy. I've started being more consistent with keeping her in bed with me when she wakes around 10pm. It's so hard though as she crawls & climbs all over us, tries to grab at anything on our bedside tables, pulls herself up to stand using the bed head, drops anything she can get her hands on on the floor. If I know she's tired, I have to hold her down. She cries and will stop if I let her go, but if she only struggles for a few seconds then I know she's ready for sleep and the crying is just her stress relief. There are plenty of times when I've fallen asleep first, but she manages to put herself to sleep eventually. I really want to have a room with nothing but a mattress on the floor and a few quiet toys. That way I can sleep while she does what she does until she falls asleep. But alas, we have way too much cr@p in our house.
Amelia is also down to 2 feeds a day, upon waking and before bed at night, but will have 1 or 2 (or 3) feeds overnight. Sometimes I have to feed her for afternoon sleep (although she'll sleep at care and for DH no probs), but then she doesn't have a proper night one and won't go to bed without it. I think she's also in the process of dropping down to 1 daytime nap. Some days she has 2 1.5 hour naps, others she'll have 1 2-3 hour nap. I think it can take a few months before they really settle down into having 1 nap.
Well, that was a longer post than I thought it would be. I'd better get some work done.
Oh, and as for TTC, we won't be before July. By then the fixed term on our mortgage is up and Mum's estate will be settled, so we'll know what we're doing re moving/building. Well that's provided I get AF back by then. Apart from 3 days of light bleeding 3 months ago, there's been nothing. I had started charting again, just to keep track, but gave up when it got to day 53 and I'd been having fertile symptoms on and off for over a month.
Hannah I had told Paul he needs to man up too I am sick of him being a scaredy cat. It makes me just as angry. My sister and her husband are both police officers so I have spoken to them and they said the police probably wouldn't do anything and how would we prove it. It would be something we would have to fight Vodafone over. I told the fiance last night he should be taking his anger out on her and not us and he said he isn't violent towards women so it is Paul that will cop it all. I am at my sisters or parents so I feel safe as why would the fiance want to hurt me. I really don't care if he finds Paul as long as Jett isn't with him.
I wish I could run away and has time alone but I can't poor little Jett needs me and I have to remain as strong as possible for him.
I think I forgot to tell you all that Jett finally got his first tooth on new years day so first tooth appeared on 1.1.11. How uncanny. His 2nd one cut yesterday so my little man is no longer a gummy bear. He is crusing the furniture and walking behind things he can stand up behind and push along however he doesn't walk behind the walker as it moves away to quickly for him. Yesterday he was using the Esky to walk around until he got stuck, very cute I have a little video that once my parents know whats happened I will upload onto FB.
Hannah July will be here before you know it and hopefully bub will be on board soon after for you.
Lani - oh my goodness. Thats the last thing you need. But as you say, thank goodness you have a safe place to stay. I understand your concern for Jett tho... I just hope Paul sorts this stuff out and soon. What does this guy want tho? Does he just want to speak to Paul? Not long till your parents get back, I'm sure they will be a huge source of support for you both. Hey, that is cool about Jett getting his first tooth on 1.1.11! You won't forget that date!
Hannah - Thats great Amelia is starting to let go and stand on her own! yes, I'm thinking it will take a while for the transition to one nap a day. I just wish I knew what will be a 1 nap day and what will be a 2 nap day - its hard being able to plan things! I do love the one nap days tho...I can do so much more with Michael.
BS - I'm so glad your stitches went well. Does it feel different now you have them in? Silly question I know, but I'm curious! Thats cool the doc thinks it might be a boy!! Do you have boy names picked out? We're already talking names for our 2nd! We like Ella for a girl but we're totally stuck for another boy name
Tilda - great to hear you're going well! That is just sooo cute that she taps your chest, just gorgeous. I understand how sad it must feel to be dropping the feeds tho Oh well, you'll be doing it again soon enough! And flippin heck, asking to have her nappy changed!! What a little smarty! Thats brilliant! I agree its not worth fighting them for that second nap...my problem is I just don't know how long to give him to fall asleep before I can say he's obviously not sleepy and get him up. I've left it up to an hour...but is that too long?! Argh, its so hard to know!
Alison - it is a bit of a toss-up isn't it? The two sleeps is good as you get two seperate breaks and can go out for lunch. But the one sleep is good because you get a longer break...but then you can't really go out for lunch. Hmm....its not like we have much choice tho, unfortunately! How is work going? You sounded like you werent enjoying it too much on fb?
Hello to everyone else!
AFM - MIL is not doing so good. She's been going pretty well for the past couple of months. I can't remember if I told you all but she's been told its terminal and there is nothing they can do but delay the inevitable with mild chemo and a lot of painkillers. She has been receiving the treatment at home for a few months, but it appears she has some sort of infection as she has been coughing an awful lot and getting very bad fevers - which is really bad when she has little immunity. They're seeing the specialist today so hopefully we'll get some answers, and she'll get some antibiotics. Its just so hard to see her like this, she's lost so much weight, she gets so upset when she sees DH, she cries and tells him she loves him so much. She cries when she sees Michael too, which hasn't been a lot lately since he's been sick off and on for a few weeks.
Oh a happier note, we got a new car! yay! Got a lovely Rav4, it feels so massive to drive cos I've only ever really had small cars. But its lovely to have so much room for Michaels things. Plus we're going on our first family holiday in 2 weeks, which I CAN'T WAIT for! We're going with my dad, his g/f, my sis and her b/f...our very first family trip!
I had a dream I had another baby last night, another boy. And I was breastfeeding! I was so happy about it. I'm going to get so organised to try and bf my next one. I had no idea how hard it would be before, but this time I do and I'll be prepared! I'll get breast shells, nipple shields, containers for expressed milk...everything ready, cos I know last time I just didn't have the mental energy to even think about all of that. I'm looking forward to trying it again!
Hey girls, I am up and about feeling toally fine, just a bit slower than usual.
Beany, the stitches don't feel like anything at all...Yesterday I felt a tiny bit sore but it was moire like I had my period or something (I guess since it was handled during the procedure) - Doc told me it is not a sensitive area and honestly I feel no diff at all today. No DTD for 15 days and no sports - until my next appt with doc. I think DTD is allowed later on, but gently. Which is better than nothing! Congrats on the new car - must make such a difference to have space and the car must feel so much more organized. Yay for family vacation - it is a nice age since they can eat out with you guys I am so sorry about MIL I don't know what to say to make you feel better since I don't think there is anything. Just be sure o enjoy every moment she has. Sometimes these things are predicted and it does not come as fast as they think, so here is hoping she has a while to go and is not in pain. Talking baby names already????lol...sounds clucky!!!
Hannah, I don't know how you sleep with her in the bed - Eva does the same - on the occassions when she gets sick and we have her in bed she moves around so much that we sleep so badly. Unless she is really off we keep her in her bed or else we wake up half dead. But it must be nice still having her with you in bed. Nothing beats the morning snuggles Does she also nap in your bed? We always have trouble getting Eva back to sleeping well when we get back from vacation, but we try to insist because we find that she sleeps better in her own room - we wake her up too with our rolling or snoring or whatever. Maybe if she has more moirning feeds she will drop the night feeds? I know Eva stopped waking at night when she started really eating ok in the day. Now she sleeps through 730/8-730 whenever she is not sick or something like that. Try to follow her around and feed her while she plays - Eva hates any structured meal time now - she does not like to be in her chair unless we are all at the table together, so I try to play with her and give her banana and stuff like that sometimes, because I know that if she does not eat she either wakes uup at 6 to eat or during the night. But of course if it does not bother you who cares...This baby phase is over so fast ! Enjoy it while you have it!
Lani - OMG....what the hell was he thinking. Not only to cheat but to cheat with an engaged girl!??? What is going on with these people. Thank god you have your family to stay with and you're right to stay there as long as possible. Try to keep Jett with you as long as possible so this guy has time to cool off at least. Are you leaving him for sure or are you undecided? Congrats on the first tooth and what a special date Jett is a gorgeous boy with a gorgeous mum and I hope you get through this hard time ok. You don't deserve this and Dh is just selfish and wrong in every sense of the word. Is he acting sorry? Or does he not care?
Tilda, it is flying isn't it? I feel like the first trimester passed without my realizing it - but with the first we were just thinking of this baby that would arrive and I think the symptoms were stronger (for me at least) - and since this one is less crazy and tiring and stuff it is just like it is not there. I already have a belly but I forget about it. I still enjoy rubbing it and daydreaming at night though I can't wait to meet my little bub #2! Matilda sounds amazing - Eva communicates like that too (putting up both hands to say no more, o pointing at stuff or bringing me her shoes - Eva is a diva, she like necklaces and stuff and chooses her stuff for me to put on her in the morning!!! At least she has some of my genes since she looks so much like her papa!). It is good that she seems to be showing signs of being aware of her dirty nappy - I am waiting for that too to start full on potty training. It will make things easier when #2 arrives - it is sooner that we think....This summer (or winter for you) another one is coming! That is so soon! So best get her used to being a bit more independent now because later she will have a lot to adjust to with a new baby in the house It is so exciting though - I can't wait to see how Eva will be as a big sister.
I went out today to get Eva new toys - A tea set, kitchen, doll with potty and bottles (to get her used to the idea of putting her doll on the potty since she is already trying to feed her dolls all the time). She is up a level with her playing and prefers organizing things with me, coloring with markers and stirring food and tossing salad. She wants to sit ath the big table with us and I am going to remove her tray and put her up at the table from now on too.
I am finding her to be a very cautious girl. With starngers she does not approach and it takes her time to warm up to people she does not know well. She like books and examining games rather than being loud or banging (she likes that too, but less). She loves music and dancing too. The thing is as soon as there are other kids around she likes to stay at my feet, and if a child even swings a hand too close to her face (not hitting her) she bursts out crying. She is also VERY attached to us. Both of us. More than the other kids I see - she still cries every morning when we drop her off at daycare and gets upset when we leave her. I know every child is different, but what kind of personalities have you girls noticed developing with your babies??? Are there any things that worry you? I don't worry, I just feel like if she is like this it might be hard for her later when kids start bullying and saying things...although I have sen her defend herself when she gets annoyed...It is early to see all this but I am just curious as to how you girls see your babies interacting with other babies and with you and DH....
Ok, I'm going to lay down with a book for a bit before I go get Eva and the evening rush starts DH has been handling all the evening stuff to let me rest (he usually does anyway, since he only gets to see her for a bit in the morning and in the evening, but I would like to prepare dinner at least.
Eva is walking! She has been doing it on and off since right before Xmas but now only wants to walk everywhere (makes for slow advancement but it is super cute)!
Just popping in quickly - am way behind on BB, so no time for proper persies.
But Lani - I'm thinking of you a lot.
And thank you everyone for your kind words about Dad. We're all still feeling like it's a bit of a dream. He was doing really well, then developed some complications suddenly. He was ready to go, and had everything organised, but it still feels like there's a hole in the world right now.
We've been having a bit of a nightmare with Liam lately, too. Don't really know why, but he's been fighting sleep badly at all naps and at night, and waking *screaming* multiple times a night. We're thinking separation anxiety right now. That, and transitioning to only one nap. Thankfully, today he's been pretty good with his nap - down easily for two hours or so. Now he's just running around being a holy terror Not fully walking all the time, but he's on the way to it.
Rose - good to see you popping in! It doesn't sound like Liam is giving you an easy time of it on top of everything. I can empathise - Matilda has just recently come out of a similar phase. I think they get a burst of separation anxiety around this age and it really plays havoc with their sleep because they wake up and wonder where mummy is. And then they're tired and grumpy and even more clingy during the day. Don't worry. It will pass!! Matilda was really dreadful for a couple of months but now she's sleeping well and playing on her own more than she ever has.
Beany - I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL. It must be so tough on you and your DH. But she is so lucky to have a daughter in law that cares about her as much as you do. I'm sure she feels blessed. And I'm sure the BF will be so much easier next time. Maybe it would be worth getting to know a lactation consultant ahead of time. I saw a really good one at the Hobart Private Hospital who made a huge difference. And get the midwives to help you has much as possible. I barely did a feed on my own in the first few days. They pretty much sat there and did it for me!!!
BS - Glad the stitches aren't worrying you too much. I feel a bit guilty that I don't feel as excited as you about this next baby. I'm sure it will come but it still feels weird to think of another person joining our little unit. I wouldn't worry about Eva being shy and getting bullied later on. Often its the more obnoxious kids that tend to make themselves targets for bullies. And they have so much growing and developing to do yet that its hard to know exactly how certain traits will come out later. Matilda was sooooo serious as a young baby. I used to joke she was born with a frown on her face. And now she's actually bubbly at times. So I think as they become more multi-layered different traits will come into play. Matilda is also slow to warm up to people but once she does she's all over them like a rash. Probably the trait I wonder most about is how strident she can be. I think I may have to coach her on communicating sensitively with people. I suspect she's going to have very strong opinions and not be backwards in expressing them. People are always telling me how emphatic she is about everything. And like I was saying to Rose, we have just been through a period of intense separation anxiety. I think its OK for them to get a bit upset when you're leaving if they're OK for the rest of the time you're away. It's just their way of expressing themselves.
Anyway, I should really get ready for bed. I'm sleeping terribly, even though Matilda is sleeping quite well. I'm waking up a lot and finding it difficult to get back to sleep. I should have mentioned it to my OB today. I met him for the first time today. I'm not sure what to think about him to be honest. But its a bit late to change. It's so hard to get into anyone in Sydney. Hope everyone is doing well. Sorry I didn't get to all the personals!
Firstly, yet again I'm not getting notifications, I hate BB for that, it happens to me ALL the time!
Lani - my beautiful friend my heart bleeds more and more for you, please remember to call if you need to talk - don't let what happened to me in the past make you feel bad about talking about it, chatting to someone who's been through it helps more than you think and I honestly don't mind, live and learn I say. I take it from your post that Paul is living elsewhere at present? When do your parents get back? I can't believe she's engaged, actually yes I can, our stories are the same I tell you! Keep strong, he will get his own back and you will get what you deserve, a happy, loving future with a prince charming. xx
BS - I'm really glad the little op went well, I saw a pic of you on FB just earlier and was looking for your belly but you're covering up hee hee - have you announced it yet? How exciting for you and I did chuckle as Amelia started walking a few days before Christmas as well!
Rose - I'm sorry again about your dad, I don't think you can ever be prepared can you, perhaps he wanted to go on a "high" note so to speak, on his terms which I guess in hindsight is the best way to go if you have to go, not when you're down and out. Does that make sense?
Beany - sorry about MIL, have they said how long she might have? That's just the pits isn't it. But as for your new car, wahoooooo - can't wait to see it, let's organise a catch up soon so we can have a squizy. Where are you off to for your holiday? Have fun wherever it may be! My work is doable but I'm getting a little annoyed by the girl who replaced me so to speak, she treats me like I'm her junior which is not how it's meant to be and takes advantage of me, not sure how long I'll last, will try and hold out till I'm pregnant again as the money is really good for what I do, but otherwise whatever happens I'm going to do what makes me happy. It's not the work (even though I'm finding it boring) it's more just in general the fact I've moved on from that part of my life, if I work I want to do something I really enjoy. I used to love my job but things changed in my head while I was on leave. Hope you're still enjoying yours.
Hi Tilda, Hi Hannah Everything seems to be going well with you all and your lovely girls.
AFM - Amelia is walking/running/you name it, she's all over the place ha ha - no rest for the wicked in my house anymore! I think she's teething again, she's had her hands in her mouth the last few days and did a couple of "teething poos" today, they always smell distinct those ones don't they and she's been whingey on and off....very clingy as well and had a few nights the last couple of weeks like Liam has Rose.......same as you, I think it's a combo of teething, just a stage (ie wonder week) and transitioning to 1 nap, when she sleeps well at night she goes down at 7pm and doesn't wake until 7.30 pm but then is harder to get down for her morning nap. I just try and go with the flow these days.
Anyway, Amelia has just gone to bed so I'm off to have a shower and get some dinner. work tomorrow, booooo.
xx
BS - Thats good that you don't really feel your stitches! I can kind of imagine the feeling you describe...a bit like after a pap smear? Periody-sore. Speaking of which, I just had another. I know you're meant to only have them every 2 years, but I felt like I needed to have once after having Michael, just wanted to make sure everything was still ok. She felt my womb and my ovaries and said it all feels good Haha...yes, we're obsessed with baby names at the mo. Every now and then one of us will go "What about....?". Good job we've got a bit of a wait till we need them! I don't think you need to worry too much about Eva...I'm sure we'll all go through the stage of them being very clingy, I think its quite normal. She sounds just wonderful, I love that she's playing with her tea set and feeding her dolls! Thats amazing. Michael I'm finding is very easy going at the moment, will go to most people willingly, and smiles at strangers. But the thing that concerns me is his temper! He can get real cranky if you don't let him do what he wants, or do something he doesn't want (like nappy change). Hopefully that too will just be a phase. He is seriously obsessed with books, he needs to have a book with him most of the time. Very cute tho! Oh, and great that Eva is walking! Yay!
Lani - how are you going? Are your parents back yet? Thinking of you
Rose - Good to see you on BB We had similar trouble with Michael when we experimented with 1 day sleep...he would get really upset when put down for night time, and generally more cranky than usual. So at the mo we're still hovering between 1 and 2 day sleeps. Hopefully his sleep sorts itself out soon tho. Good to hear he's walking more too! Michael is walking heaps more now that he's feeling better. Still not walking properly...but not doing too bad...14 steps in a row unaided is his record so far!
Tilda - Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I will make sure I see an LC before the birth and have some sort of plan if things start to go wrong, that will make me feel a lot better. Sorry to hear you've not been sleeping well, do you think its because of the pregnancy? But thats great Matilda is sleeping well! Haha, people say Michael frowns a lot too...I think he's just figuring things out, thats all
Alison - they can't really say how long she has left - it all depends on how she takes to the chemo. But I'd say it will be a matter of weeks, possibly a few months at the most. Yes, we most definitely need to have another Perth catch up...I'd really love that. We're just going down to Dunsborough for a few days (a couple of hours drive south of perth for those who don't know), we're staying at a holiday home there. Seriously CAN'T WAIT!! That would be really hard if you're not enjoying the people you work with. That would do my head in. Its good that you're not in a position that you have to keep going to work. But definitely do whatever makes you happy, its not worth it if you're miserable. My work is going well thanks, I love the work...different to what I used to do as I'm doing Payroll, but I love the feeling of ticking things off, making sure all the figure are right, reconciling. I love that stuff!
Hello to everyone!
AFM - Had to take Michael to PMH emergency on Sunday night. His temp got to 39.5oC, he threw up all of his dinner and some of his lunch, he was crying and whiney, and I thought he was very tender around his upper-thigh. So we took him just as a precaution. They said it was likely a virus and there's not much we can do other than give panadol if he's in pain. He is a lot better now, tho he does get the odd high temps, so perhaps he's fighting something off. Oh, and something the doc mentioned...apparently they no longer advise giving panadol just for a high temp. As its the body fighting infection and it needs to keep itself at a high temp to do so. She said only give it if the baby seems in pain. So that was interesting. It was funny tho, the nurse took us into a little room and told us to try and catch his wee so they can test for a UTI. Blimey, I had no idea how much wee he could hold! when he went...he really went!! He filled up the container and got heaps on the floor! We had a bit of a giggle about that
MIL didn't get her chemo yesterday as she has an infection they want to try and get rid off first. So looks like Wednesday now. Its so hard, especially for FIL. He is caring for her round the clock, often getting very little sleep. He's exhausted himself. And she needs full-on care. She can't go to the toilet on her own, can't do anything really. She's pretty much bed-ridden. And when she has her fevers, she's mentally not with it and tells FIL to get stuffed, and won't take her tablets, its just awful. And don't get me started on SIL. She's recently split from her hubby and moved back in with the IL's. We al thought "oh good, now FIL can get some rest and help with MIL". Nope. She's hardly ever home (we all suspect she has a new bf), she makes more work for FIL, she doesn't seem like she's any help at all...in fact I'm sure FIL preferred it before she moved back in. We're all SO angry at her...and then she whinges to DH about how its hard living with her mum & dad, she can't wait to move out, etc, etc. EXCUSE ME??? Your mum is dying...what the hell is wrong with you?? GRRRR! I get so worked up about it, its so wrong. I know if it was my mum in this situation, I'd be spending every minute with her and helping out as much as I can.
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I just hope Paul sorts this stuff out and soon. What does this guy want tho? Does he just want to speak to Paul? Not long till your parents get back, I'm sure they will be a huge source of support for you both.
We like Ella for a girl but we're totally stuck for another boy name
Not fully walking all the time, but he's on the way to it.
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