Hi girls,

Well I had the day off work today cause my back is playing up and my neck is really sore. I think I must have slept funny. It's a bit better now but still there. I really don't want to go to work tomorrow either, but I guess I have to, I can't keep on taking days off! I'm only there two days as it is, LOL!
Other than that it was a quiet day. I really did try to rest, but DH was getting really fed up with Lily and I couldn't help but butt in! I went to the dr's in the arvo and then to target to layby some stuff for bubs abd Lily. I got home at 5.30 and DH hadn't even started dinner. We even discussed what we were having- just frozen fish, potato and salad, so not a difficult dinner. He was watching a movie on the puter. As soon as I got home (after only 3 hrs!) Lily was on me and nagging me and then when I started cooking...oh my lordy me!! It was like she hadn't eaten all day! DH 'forgets' to feed her during the day. How the f#ck do you forget to feed a whinging baby????? Then when he does feed her, it's crap. All day, things like chicken nuggets, hot chips, toast with jam, custard, bikkies...stuff that's not junky on it's own but if that's all she's eating all day and no fruit or vegies...well...! He drives me insane sometimes. The reason he forgets is because he doesn't put her needs before his. He wants to watch a movie so that's what he does. If Lil whinges then he goes off at her like she's doing something wrong?! WTF!!! Sorry for the rant, but I need to tell someone! If not you guys then it's noone . There's another reason why I don't like to go to work. Today she ate 1 1/2 weetbix, watermelon, 1/2 avocado, slice of bread with cream cheese, and that's when I went out so she had no more til I got home, when I gave her a chunk of cheese and a bread stick before dinner, then we shared a tub of yogurt. He kept on saying 'You're feeding her more?' I'm like yep she eats twice as much as you seem to think she does! Gggrrrrrr!!!
Anyway... enough of my waffling...sleep last night was better, woke twice, once I think she had a dream because she was really crying and sobbing at about 1.30. Next it was for a bottle at 5ish, then up at 6.30 for the morning, so all up an ok night. DH got up for all night her though cause I was supposed to work. I actually felt rested in the morning even though I still woke up, rather than half hung over!

Erin hun, I hope poor little Charlie perks up soon, and you find out what is wrong with him. I can't imagine how srtessed you must be at the moment, being on your own without family, especially with DH going away for so long too.
LOL at Charlie with the ribbon, hehe funny now, but not at the time I'm sure!

Von, YAAAAYYY that James went to sleep easily for you! It feels good on those days huh? I must say that Lily is really easy to get to sleep (most of the time *knock on wood*), it's just staying that way that she's been having trouble with, LOL!
I would say that James would probably be allergic to milk if he vomits when he has it, maybe get him checked out by the dr?

Mel, sorry you didn't get much out of the sleep school, at least you got a couple of new things to try. And I understand about unprofessional professionals! I hope those new things work out for you guys.
Yay, that bubs looks good. Are you finding out the sex? (you probably told me but I can't remember).
Sorry you had a bad night sleep .

Kris, I feel like I've been wearing maternity clothes forever too, and the same stuff. I still have most of the things from Lils pregnancy, and I refuse to buy the expensive maternity stuff (unless I have a special event) so it's all daggy stuff from big w or target! And underware...son't start me on daggy maternity bras and horrible undies! Ugh sooooo unsexy.
As for your work, can you try to organise it so you only do two or three parties a week or something like that. Or maybe give up the one that is least successful or involving for you. You shouldn't feel bad for not being able to do it all either. We are mums and sometimes, you can't do it all. Your boys come first, and to me it sounds like you do so much with them, I don't think you're failing them in any way!! How do you think you'll do when bubs comes along?

Jen, it's not the bottle that bothers me really. I actually kind of like giving it to her, I still 'feed' her her bottles during the day too. It's time for me to just be with her and gaze at her and love her (ohhhh so mushy!!! :tongue: ) And normally it's only one bottle a night, and only about 150mls at that. If she'd just wake for the bottle once a night there'd be no problem!!! It's the other 50 wake ups most nights that get to me!
Nope, I don't do organised activities with Lily at all. I went to playgroup once, but didn't feel like I fitted in and didn't like the venue either. The outdoors play area was all concrete, yuck! And at the moment, I don't always have access to a car, nor the finances to do other activities. I'd like to go to playgroup or kinderdance or something with her, she'd absolutley love dancing, she has the most hilarious moves!!! Maybe next yr...

Ok enough of my nattering on....might go make some muffins!