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!
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...
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
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!
Mel, good luck with something to wear for the wedding. I have one in a month and the dress I want to wear fits me... except for my boobs. Bloody massive things - I hate having huge knockers! I even tried to buy a sports bra today and was told that nobody stocks 12F/G. I guess big boobied women just aren't supposed to exercise?!?! Sorry, I got a bit cross about that!
Kel and Mel, you guys are amazing. I am now finally getting some decent sleep with my boys doing great at night now *touch wood*. I don't know how you're both doing it for so long with your kiddoes. I was at the end of my rope. I'll send some long-sleep vibes your way.
I had two hours out shopping by myself this morning It would have been delightful if I could have gotten a bloody sports bra that fits me right! Still feeling good after a good night though. Craig has gone off to a buck's party. I hate that everybody seems to want a piece of him on the weekend. He's supposed to be home with us! Like you Kel, I hardly ever see him because he works shift Anyway, I have it better than a lot of people so I should just get over it.
This week we're finally joining the gym now that mum is back to babysit for us. I can't wait! I bought two new outfits for the gym this morning. I'm so excited! I love working out, and having some 'me' time is going to be awesome
Hey Girls,
The wedding was great, even though I wore the same outfit to a wedding I went to 8 days before Rebecca was born!!! First thing I said to dh was...youre buying me a treadmill! I let my hair down and had a good boggie we got home at 1am! Olivia had thrown up all over our couch for my mum! She must have a tummy bug. Mum seems to think its her teeth as she was grinding just before she threw up. She didnt do it yesterday, although her wee is strong again and she had a verystrange pooey nappy that burnt her skin.
Last night was a crap night for me. Becca must be going through a growth spurt again as she had a huge feed between 730 and 930pm...she had 260mls then a 140ml top up. The she woke up at 2am for another 140ml top up. Then Olivia woke up. She was sleeping on her elmo couch...slept better on that. I realised her mattress is terrible and I can feel the springs. So am out to get another one today.
Jen; any news with AF?
Mel- lucky you to go shopping on your own. Bugger about the bras. Have fun at the gym.
Hello everyone else
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!!
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!!!!
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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!
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!!!
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.
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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Happy Belated Birthday Olivia!!!!!!!!!
I'm so glad she had a great day - Yeah at all those pressies!! (The boys have a Fisher Price clock)
I'm soo sorry to hear you've got the flu now! A sign you've been running around too much!! Yeah at the 4 hours of shopping on your own! Woohoo!
Mel, thanks for the offer of babysitting but I couldn't do that too you! LOL! I appreciate it though!!
Jen - Glad you had a great weekend! Bugger Beau likes donut king a bit much - LOL! Maybe try and give him a snack when you get in the centre - some cut up apple or crackers or something and he might be too distracted to notice???
Sorry to hear you've got a migraine - that sucks! Hope you're all better now!
We have had beautiful weather down here lately but I think the rains on the way! I'm thinking we may be making a few treks to some play centres over winter...
Kaz - Sorry to hear Pip's sick - Ouch on that biting! You poor thing - I hope he stops soon!!
Disgirl - Glad to hear you're going well! Yeah on the running - I usually start off by going run 1min, walk 4 then when thats easy run 2min, walk 3min and so on - that's how I build up to running for 30min straight (before kids - LOL!)
Glad the boys are sleeping well for you!!!
A reminder to Mel/Kaz if you want to come over tomorrow arvo your more than welcome - 2-4pm...it's all very casual I'm just going to have some books out and it will be a gasbag really... Let me know!!
As for us, I'm feeling much better this week! I think it must have just been hormones or something! I went shopping last night and bought up at Esprit!! Omg - spent way to much but I have such nice clothes - I've never done such a big (or expensive!) shopping trip for myself...so nice!!
Dh is away for the weekend and I've got a huge one! Everyone coming around tomorrow arvo for my Book Look and then I have girlfriends coming over for a SATC movie night and drinks and sleepover!! About 5 of them so it will be so much fun! Then Sun is my niece's 10th b'day party and then I'm maybe babysitting for Cindy Sun night...So...probably won't chat until Monday! LOL!
Dh told me he's got 10 days off over Easter though so that will be sooo nice!
Boys are well - Ethans hardly slept all day yesterday and was hard to settle last night but he then slept from about 9pm - 7.30am! No complaints there! LOL!
Dylans just so gorgeous - he's counting to 20 and starting to recognise some letter and numbers. He's talking sooo much!! (although you usually need to be mum or dad to understand him sometimes! LOL) B'day presents I'm struggling with - I got him a little dinosaur, big finding nemo floor puzzle, star stickers for the ceiling and a dinosaur book....beyond that I'm stuck...Might just have to be a little birthday - mind you - he's having a party so he's going to get lots of presents then as well...
Louis is well - he's just so grown up...and so clever! He's usually explaining things to me now!! LOL!
Ok...better go and get some stuff done! Chat later!
Hi girls, we had a shocker here last night. I've had two and a half hours sleep! Just popped in to let you all know we're still alive and (relatively) well
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!
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
Well a much better night last night so I feel sane again today
Jen, DS ending has buggered us up a bit too. Ben is now getting up at 6:30 again which really sucks when Jared goes back to sleep at 5:45! Oh well, hopefully he'll adjust slowly.
Mel, camping probably won't be that bad. I've been camping for the past two Chrissy's. Ben was 8 months last year and 20 months this year, with a very pregnant mummy. I admit though, we didn't have to worry about formula and stuff so that made it easier. This coming year I'll have two toddlers, now THAT will be interesting!
Hi to everybody else. I'm a bit short of time and want to get dinner in the slow cooker and maybe a nap. Wonder of wonders, both boys are asleep at the same time. Don't know how long that will last though!
Jared moved into his cot last night. No hassles. He was too big for his bassinette. LIterally touched it with his feet and head at either end - oops! I was not ready to move him out of our room though. Got him weighed and measured this morning and it's official - he's a boofa. Weighed in at an amazing 7.3kgs which is what Ben weighed at 4.5months. Jared is barely 2.5 months. Even Ben calls him "Chunk" now
Where is everybody? It's been almost a week since anybody posted?
Ben and I have colds It's only Ben's second ever cold - and the last one only lasted a day. This one seems much worse and the poor little guy isn't coping too well. He's like his father Hopefully he'll be better by the weekend. We're having his birthday party at The Train Shed where the kids can have rides on Thomas and his friends. Ben's going to LOVE it
J has been fantastic. We've had a really busy weekend with family commitments every day except today. He's been passed around like a footy, in and out of the car a million times and he's been great. We changed him from his capsule to a convertable rear-facing seat and he is MUCH happier in the car. It's no wonder he wasn't comfy in the capsule, there isn't much padding and they're only designed for bubs up to 8kgs - when I weighed him on the Wii Fit this morning he was 7.8kgs! Far out! He's sleeping heaps at the moment too so mummy is getting some rest.
Craig has been home all weekend and although he is working again tonight, he has the next week and a half off which will be fabulous. He's planning on pulling our pool out at long last, but at least if I have a bad day he'll be here to help out a bit.
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It would have been delightful if I could have gotten a bloody sports bra that fits me right! Still feeling good after a good night though. Craig has gone off to a buck's party. I hate that everybody seems to want a piece of him on the weekend. He's supposed to be home with us! Like you Kel, I hardly ever see him because he works shift
Anyway, I have it better than a lot of people so I should just get over it.
Hopefully he'll be better by the weekend. We're having his birthday party at The Train Shed where the kids can have rides on Thomas and his friends. Ben's going to LOVE it
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