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Oh I'm all excited because I'm first but I bet one of you girls posts at the same time .
Lis - poor you! I completely feel for you. Tom is a huge fuss pot with most foods lately and it's driving me nuts. He had a screaming fit last night too and go put to bed having not had much tea at all. I felt terrible but he refused to eat. He won't even eat pasta and would exsist on crumbed chicken and mashed potato if he could.
I brought a book called "Eat right, don't Fight" today. I haven't had much of a chance to look through it but if there is any handy hints then I'll let you know. One of them was offering the main meal for lunch instead, as some toddlers are just over it by dinner time. Could that be her problem if she's happy to eat at other times?
I'm hoping the food thing is just a phase too. A very frustrating one at that. I guess as long as you offer as much healthy food as possible during the day then that's all you can do, otherwise it turns into a stressful horrible situation.
Actually Lis - I am just flicking through the book and there is about a chapter or so on toddler's eating. I am happy to photocopy it and send it to you if you like. Just let me know.
Sasha - so many people have said the same about the dog ad. unfortunately ours is not the waterproof variety. If only . It is covered by our house insurance but after ringing them yesterday, it's going to cost us $300 in excess, our insurance will go up by about 10% next year and we have to get a certificate of proof that the camera cannot be repaired. So lots of running around. I think we'll just buy a new one and not worry about insurance. Although it was an $800 camera, its only because we brought it a few years ago. Now there is so many around and they have high megapixels etc, so we should be able to get something for the $300 we were going to spend on insurance.
Jan - hope Liam is ok after his fall. I walked outside today and Tom was standing on top of our outdoor setting table. He has obviously realised he can climb onto the chairs and then onto the table. I'll never be able to leave him alone again
Well, I booked T in for swimming lessons today so that should be fun - now I just have to find bathers for me. I attempted to try on bikins today - not a good idea when your topless and your toddler decides to lay on the floor and escape out under the door. Grrrr!
Grrrrrr having so much trouble with bb tonight. Have been trying to post for ages and now I'm just annoyed and can't remember what everyone wrote in the last thread.
So.....I'm just going to say hello and hope everyone is well. I'll be back when I have calmed down
I just have a question though. Does anyone here suffer from bad PMT? Man I feel like I am losing my mind every month and it's only getting worse as I get older. I don't have a problem with pain or anything, just the emotional side of things. I have been taking some flower remedies but I think I might go and see my doctor tomorrow. I really can't live like this anymore. Hmm might start a thread about it.
Oh Raels - poor you! On both BB and PMT. I don't now but was terrible before I had Tom. Anything period related was horrible but since being pg it all seems to have calmed down. I probably didn't realise at the time how it affected me though so I never did anything about it. I would see the dr, and hope he has some answers.
Lis - big to you sweetie. You're definitely not a failure, you have a toddler. IMHO, if she's eating well during the day, with a variety of fruit & vegies, then if she's going through a phase of pasta only for dinner I'd be tempted to go with it. Does she eat anything on her pasta, or does she just want the plain pasta? The stew that you made for dinner, is that something that you might be able to serve her for lunch instead, so that she gets a taste for it? If she does only eat pasta, would she be conned into wholemeal pasta, or maybe filled pasta like ravioli?? In the early days when I was reading loads of parenting stuff, one of the things that stuck with me is that it's our job to offer the healthy stuff, and their job to choose to eat it, which I find helps me stay calm when Liam's being fussy. I also play tough mum, because if he doesn't eat what he's offered, then he rarely gets offered anything else, so that he doesn't start the manipulation of working through the pantry till he gets want he wants. I wait about 45-60 minutes before I offer something else. Sort of tough when it's dinner time, but if she's eaten well during the day probably not going to be too detrimental. The other thing that they say about toddlers is that they won't starve themselves, and they do grow out of it. And another thought, although it's a bit daggy, but I often stand Liam on a chair next to me when I'm preparing the food (trying to make him good husband material, every girl likes a guy who can cook haha). Anyway, the main point of this is that it kind of involves him, and I offer him nibbles of things as I'm preparing, like capsicum, tomato, grated carrot etc. It doesn't always work in keeping his interest, but it's mostly fun anyway, and I think that it will have long term benefits with his eating habits. At least I hope so. Anyway, like I said at the start of this big ramble, big , and a big for Olivia too, it's pretty cute how she was trying to get on your knee.
Hahaha, the possibility of a first post brings us all out from our lurking spot. Funny.
Raels, you poor thing. I generally just have 1 day where I'm in a filthy mood, and get irrationally cranky at almost anything. A trip to the dr sounds like a good idea. And even when I don't have my dose of PMT the problems with getting on can be very frustrating.
Thanks girls, It has seriously gotten to the point where I feel like I need to go on medication to control it. I have been on and off meds most of my adult life to control a panic disorder and this just brings all that back. Not on anything now though, haven't been since about 6 months before I fell pg with Oliver. Not even sure if you can take something like that while bfeeding??? I just know that I need to get it sorted because it's ruining everything. I mean it's only for a week out of four but I have done some serious damage to my relationship in this time. Lucky Brian knows what is going on but last night I told him I hate him!! I actually screamed it. OMG, what sort of a thing is that to say to your partner...and all because he didn't answer MY question about if he knew where the remote was while he was talking on the phone!!! I am NOT like this any other time of the month, only when PMT strikes. It's like I become someone completely different. Hmm then there's the crying, good lord, I cried today because the driver in front of me didn't indicate. Crazy.
Raels - When I was TTC Autie, I was on a herbal formula made up for me by a naturopath at a place called Sharkey's Healing Centre. They have a lot of success treating people who have trouble conceiving, but also cover other areas. Anyway, the reason I believe it helped me was because I could see my temperature chart (and therefore hormones) changing and balancing out over the months I was taking it. That was the aim in my case because I didn't have any other reason to be having trouble.
If you are interested, you can look up their website. They ask for a lot of information but that can all be done long distance (or I think online), and they can post the formula to you. (I'm lucky I could go in person as it's here on the Gold Coast)
I think bad PMS is something they could really help with. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it as an option. Hormones - who needs em! LOL Imagine if we had testosterone as well...
Raels, you broke my heart reading your post. Hugs hugs hugs many hugs to you. I'm glad Brain can understand. I think you should see someone, I hate to hear you so down because of it. You shouldn't have to suffer, I'm sure there is something out there safe for you to take while BF. I was on anti depressant/anxiety tables while BF that were safe to take, so I'm sure there is something that can help you get past this.
Lis, I think Jan had some great ideas to help with Olivia's feeding habits at night. IMO I'd let her go for it, there is worse things she could be eating. I read once, it's common for kids to go through these type of stages. I can understand why your concerned though, if it's nutrients your most worried about maybe some multi-vitamins might help.
Em, at Tom escapee episode, what did you do. at the thought of you running after him topless. Let me know what camera you decide on. We will need a new one soon. We have a Pentax ATM but been dropped in water too many times and now starting to freeze up. Love the brand though, would definitely buy another one.
Us, we are all well. Nothing new to report. Oh it's DH 40th birthday in 2 weeks, I got him 8 laps in a V8 car at QLD raceway next tuesday, so that should be fun to watch. He doesn't know what is happening yet.
Mel - luckily the sales guy grabbed him and distracted him while I made myself decent. It also gave me an escape clause because the bikini looked cr*p but I felt guilty because the guy was so nice, so I said "Oh I'll come back when I don't have him". I didn't want to have to explain that the top made me look flatter than I already am (if that's possible) and the bottoms were made for a 3 year old boy
Sacha - thanks for that information about the website. I have checked it out and will email them soon. I would much rather take something natural, I know other medication has it's place and it has certainly helped me in the past, but I did have a hard time coming off them.
Mel - thankyou also!! It sounds like you have been through some rough times yourself. I think the worst thing is the anxiety, which leads to the depression - I mentally fight to keep this away every day!! I do not want to go down that path again so whenever this happens I totally freak out. It's not as severe every month but when it is it's bad. I feel a bit better today because AF has actually started. Great gift you are getting your DH, how cool is that!!!
Lis - you are so not a failure This is so common of toddlers. Oliver is the same, eats all the good stuff all day, then when it comes to dinner will hardly touch it unless it's pasta. Hates meat. I was really surprised when this started though because DS1 was always a fantastic eater. I would advise to do what Em and Jan suggested and give her the main meal at lunch time. Good luck.
Well I have to cut this short as I have a cranky boy at my feet. Might take him to the park before it gets too hot. Hi to those I have missed. BBL.
These little toddlers are so cheeky aren't they but I am glad Olivia isn't the only one, I was so upset when she didn't eat dinner for the 4 time in a row but I have so many things to try - thanks Jan and Em!
Tonight we were at Mum's and she made Chicken/Zuchinni burgers and had them with oven potatoes and cherry tomatoes - she loved the tomatoes and had a quite a bit of the other stuff so was happy with that. She seems to like it when I give her my BIG fork to use - she gives me her little one in return
Em - that was such a funny bikini story!!! They are so hard shopping and trying on clothes!!
Raels - I am so sorry to hear about your PMT! I don't usually get cranky, I have the odd spat here and there each month but not too bad. I don't really know what to suggest but maybe a natropath? My cousin is one (in Bris) and they do some really wonderful things for people so maybe someone like that can suggest something you can take for it?
Well I have 1 AF down and 2 to go until we start trying again!!! I am a bit scared due to money and no house!!! I didn't want to rent but we will have to know and there isn't short rental agreements so that is a bit stressing. But I dont want to wait any longer and if we start in 2 more months we will have a possible feb/marc/apr baby!
Out again tomorrow looking at houses - 44 degrees what joy that will be!!
Ok, DH needs the pc.
Kisses to all!!!!
xxx
Hi to everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
HELP! My brain's dying. I need a good riddle or brain teaser or something.
Also, I just learnt recently that there is a tribe on an island somewhere that still lives as they always have, shoot arrows at any helicopters that pass over or try to land, and kill anybody unlucky enough to be washed up there. No-one, therefore, knows much about them or even how many there are. Bit unbelievable in this day and age, huh?
Just posted, thanks for the heads up. And no need to apologies, I needed a laugh. Did you know that the women in a tribe in the Amazons cut off their right boobs so they could release the Arrow through the Bow, without it getting in the way, well so my 5th grade teacher said, after we called our camp tribe, the Amazon girls.
Oh and did you know the worlds youngest mother was a 5 year old Peruvian girl called Lina Medina. Her parents initially thought she had a large abdominal tumor… but she was eventually transferred to a hospital in Lima, where she delivered a six-pound baby boy by Cesarean section on 14 May 1939. Amazing but sad hey????
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. It is covered by our house insurance but after ringing them yesterday, it's going to cost us $300 in excess, our insurance will go up by about 10% next year and we have to get a certificate of proof that the camera cannot be repaired. So lots of running around. I think we'll just buy a new one and not worry about insurance. Although it was an $800 camera, its only because we brought it a few years ago. Now there is so many around and they have high megapixels etc, so we should be able to get something for the $300 we were going to spend on insurance.
Grrrrrr having so much trouble with bb tonight. Have been trying to post for ages and now I'm just annoyed and can't remember what everyone wrote in the last thread.
to you sweetie. You're definitely not a failure, you have a toddler. IMHO, if she's eating well during the day, with a variety of fruit & vegies, then if she's going through a phase of pasta only for dinner I'd be tempted to go with it. Does she eat anything on her pasta, or does she just want the plain pasta? The stew that you made for dinner, is that something that you might be able to serve her for lunch instead, so that she gets a taste for it? If she does only eat pasta, would she be conned into wholemeal pasta, or maybe filled pasta like ravioli?? In the early days when I was reading loads of parenting stuff, one of the things that stuck with me is that it's our job to offer the healthy stuff, and their job to choose to eat it, which I find helps me stay calm when Liam's being fussy. I also play tough mum, because if he doesn't eat what he's offered, then he rarely gets offered anything else, so that he doesn't start the manipulation of working through the pantry till he gets want he wants. I wait about 45-60 minutes before I offer something else. Sort of tough when it's dinner time, but if she's eaten well during the day probably not going to be too detrimental. The other thing that they say about toddlers is that they won't starve themselves, and they do grow out of it. And another thought, although it's a bit daggy, but I often stand Liam on a chair next to me when I'm preparing the food (trying to make him good husband material, every girl likes a guy who can cook haha). Anyway, the main point of this is that it kind of involves him, and I offer him nibbles of things as I'm preparing, like capsicum, tomato, grated carrot etc. It doesn't always work in keeping his interest, but it's mostly fun anyway, and I think that it will have long term benefits with his eating habits. At least I hope so. Anyway, like I said at the start of this big ramble, big
When I was TTC Autie, I was on a herbal formula made up for me by a naturopath at a place called Sharkey's Healing Centre. They have a lot of success treating people who have trouble conceiving, but also cover other areas. Anyway, the reason I believe it helped me was because I could see my temperature chart (and therefore hormones) changing and balancing out over the months I was taking it. That was the aim in my case because I didn't have any other reason to be having trouble.
at Tom escapee episode, what did you do.
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