Babies Born April 2007 #18

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Hey All, I wrote a massive post the other day and lost it and was so peeved off I turned off the computer and havent had the chance to re write...actually not even going to bother!!!
Jen am so sorry that you got a bfn, hopefully it will be soon for you. You know your body can do it now. It took 8 months ttc with Olivia and only 2 months ttc with Rebecca!
Mel; am glad you are doing well with Jareds sleep. Rebecca sleeps from around 9pm til 730am. Olivia is the one who keeps us up most of the nights. The other night she had a tantrum at 130am....it was horrible. Poor little Becca woke up with her screaming and banging. She pinched me, hit dh and threw the pillows, all coz I said that she had to sleep without me laying next to her. AAHHHH. We have fully dropped day sleeps coz we dont want her sleeping at 11pm and it seems to have worked, 730 til 8pm is her sleep time As for tt, we were looking at it before then I realised I dont have the patience!!!! She mostly has her nappy off during the day and we get her to sit on the potty. Shes only weed in it once and on the toilet once. Poo goes anywhere!!! She tells us whats happening and doesnt like wet nappies on! So I really should pull my finger out.

Kris- great to hear from you. I must catch up with you and Kaz, let me know when youre free. I am always busy Tuesdays and wednesdays, other than that can do any time....preferably mornings Glad things are settling for Ethan, he sounds so different to the other 2!

Kel- hows it going? You must be busy with work. Hows your weight loss going? Youre on the weight loss challenge? Hows Lil going? has she got all her teeth yet? And Liam crawling! Wow. Olivia has only 2 more molars to come through. Cant wait for her teething to finish....then we got the next ones!!!!

Kaz, Von.....hows things?

Us we are ok except Olivias sleep issues, but other than that we are doing well. Olivia is talking lots, shes got a great memory...we were driving past a lake last night in the dark and she knew it was there! I know we go past it all the time, but that just amazed me....ok shes coming to type...might get on tonight. DH is away tonight as he is a groomsman in a wedding I'm going to tomorrow....no kids invited so mums baby sitting

[Krisvee]

Hi!

Mel - Wow - I hope Olivia gets past this sleep thing soon! It must be so draining for you with bubs as well...Big hugs! Have a great time at the wedding tomorrow!
I would love to catch up soon! Mon or Fri is best for us...did you want to go to a play centre or something???

Also...

Mel/Kaz - I'm inviting you guys to my place for a Total Learning new catalogue launch I'm doing! It's on 4th April from 2-4pm. It's a mystery host party so 1 person will get heaps of freebies and giving away a mem fox book with any orders etc...
No stress if you can't make it/don't want to come but just thought I'd let you know!!!!

Chat later!!

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HEy Kris- I hope she does too! Well I just had the crappiest night. Olivia threw up all over me on the carpet in her bedroom and on the floor boards. of course it was when Becca was ready for a feed so she was screaming and dh is away. It still stinks in here! I dont know how to get that smell out of the carpet!! or my nose.

Oh and Kristie, mondays and fridays are good. I will see if I can get to your party, just remind me a few days before!

[Krisvee]

Oh Mel you poor thing! There's nothing worse when there's no-one to help you either...I have no great hints for chuck smells either...just a good scrub with something strong smelling!!!
I hope you manage a good nights sleep after all that...

[JenSam]

Good Morning...
Mel I had a look in the spotless book but it only talks about old vomit on carpet, not fresh, and for removing from sheets - I would try bi-carb soda and vaccum it up for the pong! You poor treasure, tell DH he owes you a special treat for that one on your own!
Glad Becca's sleeping is so good, hope Olivia's improves with the new plan, I think it sounds like a good idea to drop her day sleeps...as for the midnight tantrums...hugs!
Kaz- Good to hear from you - Glad you seem to be handling everything so well, the boys sound gorgeous together and I love your ticker pic! So cute your little men! good luck with your new venture too!
Dis - I will make some time to read your birth story for sure!
Kel - SOrry you are having a crap tmie with Lil's sleeping and feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all generally - we all go through those stages as we all know! It must be hard not seeing DH much either! Gosh, teething again with Liam - far out does it never stop? You sound like you have lost loads of weight already, it will keep dropping off I am sure - as for the housework......as long as you are looking after your family, thats the important thing - you arent super woman!
Us - Beau has been throwing a few tantrums, mostly over nothing. He has been pretty good mostly.....looking forward to having DH home this weekend tho! Ps....still havn't got AF????
Have a great Saturday!
xxxx

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I just put vinegar on it hope that helps coz it stinks!!! We only got the carpet in a week before Olivia was born, but you wouldnt think so!!!!!

Jen...no AF! mmmm maybe it was too early to test? Are you regular?

Kel- you are very busy, dont worry though sounds like youre doing a great job. Olivia will sit on the potty for ages, do nothing and then walk away and pee!!!! Isnt it fun!!!

Ok got to feed the tribe....didnt sleep great, Olivia craweld into bed at 430, becca had a feed at 530, but i suppose I only just crawled out of bed! I have no idea what to wear to this wedding, all my nice clothes are too small

[JenSam]

Mel, usually the 14th/15th of the month on the dot - Feb was a short month so should have been the 18th I would think...got another test this morning incase.....
Hope you found something to wear!

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Hello, am home on my own with the girls, dh is out with some mates. I have been busy making an Elmo cake as we are having a family bbq dinner for Olivias birthday. It turned out great. We haveto go shopping in the morning for all the food, so its going to be busy.

I cant believe that both the girls are in bed asleep by 8...well Olivia went at 730, Becca at 8. Rebecca will wake up for one more feed around 10 though. Our plan with dropping Olivias day sleep seems to work so far in that she has been going to bed muh easier and any where between 7 and 730. For the past 2 nights she has slept through, I dont know if its the calm before the storm, but am enjoying it. Just means we have to get up at 630 am but I dont mind! I got to feel in her mouth and her bottom 2 molars are almost through, so am hoping that that was the issue. I can tell you shes a much happier girl when she sleeps properly.

Rebecca had her needles yesterday and she really had a good cry. She was a bit clingy afterwards but shes ok today. Shes sleeping pretty good too at the moment. She wakes up between 630 and 8am. This morning she woke Olivia up!

Well, tonight I am going to relax infront of the tv and computer, then after Beccas feed I will be asleep....hopefully!!

Hope you are all having a good weekend

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Not sure if this link will work but I put a pic of my cake! Oh and the eyes are yellow coz I got a pack of m and ms thinking the would have brown, but no, the whole pack was yellow coz of that comp they have on!!!!

[DisGirl]

Wow Mel, you did a great job with the cake! Can I put an order in for a Thomas one for Ben's birthday?
How good that Olivia seems to have sorted out her sleep now. The poor little things, these molars look like they are a real problem. Last time I tried to feel Ben's though he bit me so I'm not keen to check the progress anymore!

We have had a good couple of nights sleep here too. 7.5hrs on Friday night and 6hrs last night Apparently Ben woke up twice last night, but I only heard him once! Craig got up to him though, which was great. I had a nap this afternoon too so I'm feeling well-rested right now.

The girls from my mother's group had a get together for the kids at the Botanic Gardens today and it was really good. Ben loved it and is really enjoying playing with other kids now. It was so cute hearing the other kids yell out "Beeeeeeeen" when they wanted his attention. There is no denying it now.... they are little kids not babies We also had Craig's soccer this morning so we were out in the sunshine nearly all day. Hopefully that will keep Ben's boredom at bay because it looks like it's going to rain here for the next four days!

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Hey All, well we had a fantastic little party for Olivia and the cake was a hit!!! We changed the eyes to black, so it didnt look so weird! But it tasted nice. The best part was when we were singing happy birthday and Olivia realised they were singing for her and she was so excited and she tried to blow out the candles, and stabbed the cake! She got a few pressies, mainly clothes, a book, the new wiggles dvd which is on now, a little suitcase, a huge uspey daisy stuffed toy and $210 in cash. I was happy she didnt get any more toys!!! Shes so much happier playing with formula tins and pegs, or getting out in the yard.
By the end of the night I was feeling realyy dizzy and like I was about to pass out. We had such a crappy sleep, and early morning, shopping cooking cleaning, then people over. I realised that I had only had a coffee at breakfast and forgot to drink, so that and being tired wasnt good. Luckily we had a good sleep, although becca was up at 5am and wouldnt go back to sleep, so I oput er in bed with us!!

Olivias birthday is on Wednesday. I still have no idea what to get her. I was wanting to get her a clock to teach her the time. I wanted to get an anologue one, but I dunno! Any ideas, anyone seen anything educational to teach the time? I know shes probably not quite there to learn it...but ...oh shes done wees poos....better run.

Oh and we are going to a free council run teddy bears picnic today with animals and face painting and story telling and clowns...I'm so excited!!!

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Oh I'm sick with the flu...i feel like crap. Just wanted some sympathy!!! Olivias birthday was great, pitty i was feeling bad in the arvo. I got a sleep in though this morning.

Ok gunna wollow in self pity

[JenSam]

hey Mel hope you are feeling better today....at least the weather is crappy so you guys arent missing out on anything outside! Glad Olivia had a nice birthday. I think Beau will be getting a trike/push bike and a car garage. Has anyone seen a good car garage around? He loves the one at playgroup. And maybe a big boy bed too - before winter. I am hoping I can tuck him in better with a proper matress and he might (might) stay under the warm covers.....
Dis - Yeah a booster seat is on our list too, especially after being told by a new mum at playgroup yesterday how huge Beau is (he is the same exact size as another boy his same age there) - She then apologised later! Does this ever stop??? Glad you are getting some decent sleep and enjoying your gym sessions. I have stopped drinking alcohol, thats my big concession for fitness atm!! How over this weather are you? I just looked at the long range thingi on foxtel and its showers all next week.....AGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

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Hello. well I'm still sick, but much better than last week. Just a head cold now. The girls are good, although Olivias sleep has been topsy tervy over the past few nights, with a few tanties in the wee hours all because I wont sleep on the floor next to her. Beccas sleep has also been sque-if....shes been very unsettled and the other night she took a good hour to settle. She is not a crying baby, but she cried and sobbed for the whole time, I have no idea why, but I eventually got her to sleep by holding her so tight to me. She was sooky all yesterday too. She doesnt like it when we leave her. At least last night was the best sleep shes had in ages. Actually last night was the best sleep I had in ages too.
Well I got a cross trainer off ebay and it fits in the corner of the lounge. Its a bit loud, but it does the job and I have already lost 1 kg by doing exercise. We dont eat bad, I just dont exercise.
Anyhow, hope everyone is doing well. We are off camping for easter, up at halls gap, which is about 4 hours drive. Not looking forward to the drive and have some reservations about going... with sterilizing bottles, with night feeds, with Olivia sleeping.....oh its doing my head in, but I have to just do it!

Ok got to run

[JenSam]

Hey alL,
Phew been busy here today so I am relaxing while B is sleeping - we mowed the lawn and swept up all around the house and have been washing yada yada yada
Must be something in the air, Beau missed a sleep on Sunday and has been up so so early since daylight saving ended, he has been a bit happier however and the naughty step seems to be helping (thanks Kris)
We have my BIL and SIL and there kids over this weekend (they invited themselves) and we are off to my bro's house to house sit all next week - lots of nice stores and cafes and things in there area (Northern Beaches) I just wish I had some cash
Dis - Sorry you had a bad night, hope you and the boys are ok!
Mel - You are pretty brave going camping so good on you for that, I am sure you will have fun and I am sure Becca will ove all the fresh air and new sights - who knows, you might get some good sleeps in if Olivia is exhausted from all the exploring....at least you will have Dh right there...mine is going to be on our boat all easter I think!
Kris - Good on you for spending up! With three little boys, mum should be the princess! Enjoy your 10 days with DH over easter - hope you guys have a great time.
Anyway - have to go and change the beds xxx

[MrsFabuloso]

Olivia is the one who keeps us up most of the nights.

it was horrible.......As for tt, we were looking at it before then I realised I dont have the patience!!!! She mostly has her nappy off during the day and we get her to sit on the potty. Shes only weed in it once and on the toilet once. Poo goes anywhere!!! She tells us whats happening and doesnt like wet nappies on! So I really should pull my finger out.

Us we are ok except Olivias sleep issues, but other than that we are doing well. Olivia is talking lots, shes got a great memory...

Mel, I swear our girls could be twins.....Liam had a great night last night, only woke twice and slept for 13 hrs in total, but Lily woke, I don't even know how many times, really screaming and had a tanty for...I don't know what reason, and we were up at 5.50am....I'm soooo not a morning person. I think she must be starting to have bad dreams or something.
Yep she has all her teeth now. And yep, Liam is now teething...he has two already and one is trying to push through the top. Oh the joys!!
We are going well most days, though I have had several melt downs, and I feel like I never see DH anymore. We've just been missing each other with him doing night shifts, or me falling asleep at 8pm... I have an assignemnt due in a week and have barely looked at it. My house looks like a bomb has hit it and I just can't catch up. I feel like all I do is rush around like a headless chicken trying to get ready for work, cook or clean something...
Weightloss...not going so well. Though I haven't put any on, I'm just not able to really concerntrate on it at the moment. But I was thinking about it, feeling guilty! And I have lost 18kg from after having Liam- I lost 10 right after I had him, but I've lost 8kg from him being born until now. And 5kgs since after I had Lily. I still have about 15-20kgs to lose though That's to get to pre pregnancy weight (including Lily's pg).
Work is good, I really enjoy the actual job, but still wish I didn't have to do it! I want to be home with my babes But we gotta do what we gotta do!

Kris, glad to hear Ethan seems to be settling, I hope it lasts! I love your ticker pic, your boys are all so cute!
I think I could rival you for the smallest wardrobe too, I threw out all of the stuff that was too big/small and my maternity stuff and now I have about 6 actual outfits that fit and I like. I have a few stray peices, but not much really, not compared to what I used to have!

Dis what a great sleep for Jared! You lucky bugger!!!
We have tried TT, an Lily can tell us when she needs to wee and when she has a poo in her nappy, but she hates the potty and is scared of the toilet....not great things when you want to tt! I let her run around nappyless, well actually clothes less and she gets herself naked, I don't do it!

Ok gotta go do breaky....Hi to anyone I have missed. Hope you're all well