Hi there....
Just a quick post to say thanks for all the welcomes..I feel like I've said hi and then done a runner...needless to say we had a very busy weekend! I'm hoping to be able to catch up with everyone and there littlies but don't think my brain is in gear enough to do it at the moment...maybe tomorrow!! Ahh the little things that used to seem so easy pre baby can now sometimes feel like such an accomplishment..gotta run the little man's well and truly woken up! hope you've all had good days...brenda
Bad luck with the daytime sleeps Susan - I think that a couple of snortley cries (like the "what are you doing to me? I'm tired" ones) are OK for a couple of minutes, but I can't stand Pip crying for longer than about 5 mins ... unless I'm frantically trying to fix his bottle! I really don't think they manipulate, that's a learnt trait I reckon.
Christy - yay on the sleep! Hope you get another long one tonight!
Kellie - I know what you mean re the weight - I put on a kg last week, grrr. Will have to start watching what I eat ...
One thing that I'm questioning is the Bonjella - our MCHN today said that it shouldn't be used under 4 mths of age, and then said "But we'll discuss that next week". I mean, WTF? You can't just tell a group not to use it and then not give alternatives!!!
Felt really guilty at our group today, Pip sleeps really well and I'm possibly the best-slept person there other than the nurse! And when I put him down to sleep at the group, and he sleeps immediately, I feel guilty again. I know I shouldn't, but I do. How illogical is that?
Wow i havent been here for so long. We lost the computer for a while, then i got the flu about 3 times over - just wont go away..........i think i have had it for 2 months.
Although it sounds like i am not alone, quite a few of us have it. I wonder if breast feeding means our imune systems arent as strong. I every hardly used to get sick before.
My little boy is doing really well, he has just started to sleep 6hrs at night. Thats the longest - we were stuck on 4hrs for a while. I feed him at 4am and he gets straight back to sleep. I am pretty lucky as he manages to put himself to sleep most of the time.
Still feeding every 3 or 4 hrs during the day, and sometimes even 2. Oh well, its not that bad i guess.
Hi Brenda, good to see you back on. I go through phases too, sometimes I'm on every day, others not for days. Depends what those bubbas are up to!
Kaz- Don't feel guilty! Enjoy it. I'm pretty much in the same boat, Hazel is out like a light at 7 every night and virtually always just has a feed and then straight back to sleep through the night. When I went to the talk at the HC the other day so many of the women's bubbas have an arsenic hour (or three) and have trouble settling their bubbas at night. One poor little thing is breastfeeding her 7 week old baby and her GP told her only to feed her every 3 hours through the day. She was at her wits end and her baby was unhappy and would be awake most of the night. She got a resounding FEED HER WHENEVER SHE'S HUNGRY from the MCHN and lots of other mums. Hopefully it will improve for her!
Well unfortunately we didn't get a repeat performance last night but she did sleep til 2. When she started sleeping til 2 it took a couple of weeks of 'practicing' til it became a regular occurance so it may be the same with sleeping til 4. Anyway I'm not gonna worry to much about it, she will do it when she's ready!
I'm with you on the weight gain! I have put on 2 kg since after the birth. I have made a pledge to myself to be really, really good for the next eight weeks then I can indulge a little......it's just been to easy to eat too much, not neccessarily unhealthily but just lots and lots. oh and biscuits. I really need some new clothes but don't want to spend the money when I'm planning to lose weight so I really need to get a move on and get ready for the warmer weather and I can treat myself to some new summer stuff. Well that's the plan anyway!
Got my job interview today. Feel fairly confident about getting it but it will also depend on the travel time. Won't be so bad getting there but coming back across the river in peak hour traffic might be a nightmare and maybe not good for Hazel and of course she will be my main priority.
Well the little gorgeous one is asleep on my lap so I think I will try and put her in her swing for a sleep while I go and make some cornish pasties for tea. take care all x
Hi Sammy, just missed your post. Sorry to hear you haven't been well. It sounds like Kaan is doing really well. Hazel still feeds a lot through the day but is a great night bsleeper so I'm not too worried! Our little bubbas are sure growing up!
Sorry haven't been around for a while...just haven't seemed to have found enough time!
Everythings going well though...Dylans seems to be a whole heap more alert lately and is rolling on to his back each time I put him on his tummy the cheeky thing! He's still sicking a fair bit but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. The cheekiest thing he's doing is wanting me to rock him to sleep - grrr. Louis was like this and I really don't want to get him into the habit. I'm sure it's my fault putting him to bed when he's already a bit too tired...will have to try and put him down earlier tomorrow...
I had a super lazy weekend which was nice - got my sleep in on Sunday which I sooo look forward to each week! Raced around yesterday to swimming for Louis, the gym and dr's for Louis (nothing important) so today was nice and relaxing - it was beautiful here in Melbourne so I got the kids outside in the arvo - Dylan loved sitting out looking at the trees rusting around in the breeze - he was very excited. Louis loved running around as well!
Kaz - Hope the physio helped your back! LOl at ordering Harry potter - I'll buy and read them with Louis when he's a bit bigger I think! I haven't read any of them but have watched some of the movies...
Don't you dare feel guilty for having a baby that sleeps well - Just feel very lucky!!
Kel - So glad your feeling better- Silly dh for making you cry - it's funny when that happens though and they get a shock...it's hard when you feel so sensitive though - I've done it a million times!
Wow on the chiropractic check - how interesting! I'd be booking in as well! LOL. Actually I've been getting all sore in my shoulders again so I'm going to book in for a remedial massage next week. When I had a 15min one about a month ago I felt great for a good couple of weeks! It can make such a difference. I'm starting to get headaches again from them...
How nice is it to eat lunch in peace?? I always make sure Louis and I sit down at his little table each day and have lunch together!!
Don't stress about the weight gain! It's very easy to happen when you have a new bubba to look after - and winter as well!!! I'm sure you'll lose it!
Susan - It's hard isn't it - Thats fantastic he sleeps so well at night!!! I'm very jealous. Dylan wakes Alllll the time! hehe. Only feeds once but...I can understand it can do your head in with all the catnapping through the day but if it works for him...Dylans just starting to have longer naps - he had his first 1 1/2 one today without me having to go in and resettle him in the middle! Normally he has 1 1/2 in the am then 1 1/2 over lunch and a nap in the arvo...
I definitely wouldn't be control crying at 2 months!! Thats crazy!! Poor little munchkin would get so upset. Why should our babies have to fit in with routines etc?? It may just be the way he is until he gets a bit older and has 2 bigger naps??
Target sale is way worth it!!! LOL! Quite a few items for half price!!
Christy - Yeah on the day sleeps and the big night sleep!! Woohoo on the new couches as well - that was the first thing we did after we had Louis as well! LOL!
Brenda - the time just flies by in a blur thats for sure! Hope you pop in again soon!
Sorry haven't been around for a while...just haven't seemed to have found enough time!
Everythings going well though...Dylans seems to be a whole heap more alert lately and is rolling on to his back each time I put him on his tummy the cheeky thing! He's still sicking a fair bit but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. The cheekiest thing he's doing is wanting me to rock him to sleep - grrr. Louis was like this and I really don't want to get him into the habit. I'm sure it's my fault putting him to bed when he's already a bit too tired...will have to try and put him down earlier tomorrow...
I had a super lazy weekend which was nice - got my sleep in on Sunday which I sooo look forward to each week! Raced around yesterday to swimming for Louis, the gym and dr's for Louis (nothing important) so today was nice and relaxing - it was beautiful here in Melbourne so I got the kids outside in the arvo - Dylan loved sitting out looking at the trees rusting around in the breeze - he was very excited. Louis loved running around as well!
Kaz - Hope the physio helped your back! LOl at ordering Harry potter - I'll buy and read them with Louis when he's a bit bigger I think! I haven't read any of them but have watched some of the movies...
Don't you dare feel guilty for having a baby that sleeps well - Just feel very lucky!!
Kel - So glad your feeling better- Silly dh for making you cry - it's funny when that happens though and they get a shock...it's hard when you feel so sensitive though - I've done it a million times!
Wow on the chiropractic check - how interesting! I'd be booking in as well! LOL. Actually I've been getting all sore in my shoulders again so I'm going to book in for a remedial massage next week. When I had a 15min one about a month ago I felt great for a good couple of weeks! It can make such a difference. I'm starting to get headaches again from them...
How nice is it to eat lunch in peace?? I always make sure Louis and I sit down at his little table each day and have lunch together!!
Don't stress about the weight gain! It's very easy to happen when you have a new bubba to look after - and winter as well!!! I'm sure you'll lose it!
Susan - It's hard isn't it - Thats fantastic he sleeps so well at night!!! I'm very jealous. Dylan wakes Alllll the time! hehe. Only feeds once but...I can understand it can do your head in with all the catnapping through the day but if it works for him...Dylans just starting to have longer naps - he had his first 1 1/2 one today without me having to go in and resettle him in the middle! Normally he has 1 1/2 in the am then 1 1/2 over lunch and a nap in the arvo...
I definitely wouldn't be control crying at 2 months!! Thats crazy!! Poor little munchkin would get so upset. Why should our babies have to fit in with routines etc?? It may just be the way he is until he gets a bit older and has 2 bigger naps??
Target sale is way worth it!!! LOL! Quite a few items for half price!!
Christy - Yeah on the day sleeps and the big night sleep!! Woohoo on the new couches as well - that was the first thing we did after we had Louis as well! LOL! Hope your job interview went well!!
Brenda - the time just flies by in a blur thats for sure! Hope you pop in again soon!
Sammy - Sorry to hear you've been so sick! Are you looking after yourself? Taking multivitamins?? Hope you feel better soon! Yep - I feed heaps as well...I'm really looking forward to solids so he's going to have something else in his tummy other than my milk - LOL!!
For those of you with "teething" bubbas - are you sure thats what it is??? Just tell me off if you want but it just seems unusual for them to teeth so young...I'd hate to see them being medicated when they don't really need it thats all...Feel free to put me in my place after that...LOL!!
After this epic - I'm off to chill out! Hope your all well - sweet dreams!!
Kriss - i agree with you. Kaan is also dribbling a lot lately, i asked the maternal nurse and she said that it was a sign that they are getting ready for solids - nothing to do with teething. Which makes sense, i think its normally way to early for teething anyways. Just my opinion.
My boy does have a cracked lip, i think becuase of the ducted heating - it dries his lips. Does anyone know if i can use anything??? The MN suggested some nipple cream. I did use it a few times but it didnt seem to do much.
Had a shocker of a night - Dylan woke each hour!!! But luckily settled just with having his dummy in...'
Sammy - Thats no good on the cracked lip - ummm not sure what to use...it would be so hard to get anything to stay on their lips! Hopefully it heals up soon...otherwise vaseline or sorbolene maybe??
Off to the gym this morning...I've lost a kg finally! woohoo!!! (Still got about 3-5kg to go though!) It's a beautiful day in Melb today so will hopefully get out in it this arvo!
hey everyone...mason has decided to have a night feed now and stay up and play.
this morning he woke at 2:30 and didnt go down till 4am, and yesterday morning was 4:30-6. He will always go down exactly 90 mins after. grrr
what happened to going straight back to sleep after his feeds?
things are good here. Have started reading daily to him and he LOVES it. Although he hates tummy time and i am worried about that. I just dont put him anymore..
Danni - bugger about the wake ups - I'm sure he'll settle down soon...with tummy time - Louis always hated it until he was better at it...I would still put him down even if it's only for a minute and he'll get better as time goes on!!
well we are off to playgroup for the first time today. I have a friend who goes there and so does my SIL with my niece, so I already have people I know!! I'm looking forward to it actually.
Christy, yep the day sleeps seem to be settling, though she has good dys and bad. At least she goes to sleep now!! That's great that Hazel likes her swing. My mum has one and Lil's not so keen on it. She sits for a while, but eventually ends up crying....
How did your job interview go?
Woohoo on getting new furniture!!
Kaz, I looked on the tube the other day and it does say for over 4 mths, so I haven't used it again. But the nurofen is ok. I only use it when she is unbearably upset.
Ok gotta go the little miss is calling ...be back later
Hi All,
Sorry ive been MIA, been busy. We had Adams birthday on Saturday and had a turn out of 70 people! Lucky my mum and aunty had cooked loads of food. Had a great time, but was very tired and Olivia wouldnt sleep with people noise, so I went to bed with her at 1230am. Shes fine with music and Adams tool noise, but definately not people.
As for the sleeping, shes been a little princess. 2 nights ago she has decided that she would go down at 830pm and wakes up around 5am for a feed and then back down til about 9am. I honestly cant believe my luck, especially with all the initial troubles with sleeping. AND shes still napping throughout the day Makes for a happy me! I went swimming this morning. First time since I was 34 weeks pregnant. I felt great. Am looking to put Olivia into creche there so I can do it more often.
We are off to Phantom of the Opera tonight... got some tickets for Adams birthday. My mum is looking after Olivia, so we can have a romantic dinner first. I cant wait. Also see our MCH nurse today for a weigh in... that means vaccinations next week. I cant believe shes already 16 weeks old!!! And we had hip ultrasound yesterday and things are looking great, however there is still some rounding of the joint, so am not getting my hopes up for the harness to come off. We see the specialist on 2nd of August.
Wow i've just written heaps, sorry i havent done personals, hope you are all great.
Take care
Love Melissa
Well today's been toxic, I had to rock him to sleep last night around midnight, then he woke (and self-settled) at 4am, 5:15 and 6:30 ... then woke up gurgling and happy at 10am ... didn't want food until 11:30 though (how weird). Since then, he's been a terror.
Trev's home from work now, and walked in to dishes half-done, toys everywhere and me swinging the baby cocoon. Bet that they're watching teev together, which means Trev will fall asleep and hopefully the baby will too.
Is it possible for them to over-sleep?
Kellie - yay on the playgroup, how did it go?
Danni - try doing his "tummy time" on your lap, or reclined on your chest on the bed. So he has to look at your face? That really helped Pip.
Kris - hehe on the rolling, that's what Pip's doing now. First time he suprised himself! But now I'm making it hard for him, I put him on his tummy with his hands by his side, and he pulls his arms forward, then leans up before he rolls. I'm so mean, but its great to see him develop.
Melissa - great news on the swimming, enjoy the Phantom! Where are you swimming?
Sammy - are you able to use paw-paw cream on his lips? I've been using it on my lips, and I know you can use it on nipples, so that may be OK? Pip has a sucking blister which sorta sux. Great to "see" you!
Christie - how was the interview? And yes, I'm going to have to do the same as you I think ...
It is still soo quiet in here! You must all be busy bees!!
Well we had a wonderful day! Lily went to bed at 6.00 last night and woke at 5.45 (too early for me but hey I have to take what I can get!) with one feed at 1.30. Then she went back down at 8 til 10 then 1200 til 230 and again at 400 til 445 and she's back in bed now! OMG I hope she keeps this up! Mind you getting her to bed for the night took three tries to put her down and her screaming like I was pulling out her fingernails....going down for her day sleeps she was sooo good, I patted her for a few mins then put her down in her COT, not her cradle! I am so proud of her! I really, really hope she keeps this up, what a perfect day .
Ok so to start off where I ended yesterday....
Kaz, the bonjela says not for under 4mths, so I have just used nurofen if I needed. She's been good for the past few days, even though her gums have been red and swollen. She has been drooling like no tomorrow too and gnawing on her thumbs and hands. Fancy the nurse telling you that and leaving you hanging...what a dummy! Hehe.
You're a lucky girl with Patrick sleeping so well don't feel guilty, just don't gloat, LOL! You should be proud, I was today with Lily sleeping so well (can you tell)! (Ok, just read your last post properly, maybe you jinxed yourself with Patricks sleeping, hehe. I do it all the time....you watch, tomorrow Lily won't sleep a wink, I bet! My house usually looks how your say yours did everyday! I have to tidy up when Lilys asleep or when DH take her out!
Playgroup was good, well Lily can't actually 'do' anything of course, but it was good to catch up with my friend and see her little man...he's getting soo big, they grow too fast! He just starting to walk, so cute! And I met some new people too. Lily also seemed to like to watch the kids playing, her eyes were darting everywhere.
Ok this is an epic, I'm going now if you made it this far, good on you!!! Hehehe...I talk too much!
Bye, bye, sleep tight!
Alright where did it go???..... there was a whole heap more in between what is written up there....grrrr I HATE this computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow it is quiet in here.... hello?
Phantom was great, Olivia now weighs 6.3kgs and am swimmining at Oasis in Dandenong. Am using bonjella on Olivia...
Sorry, Olivia is chewing my fingers and has conjunctivitis.. again
got to run
love melissa
Melissa- poor little Olivia, I hope her conjunctivitus clears up soon. Are you swimming with her? I would love to take Hazel soon.
Kel- Yay on such a great sleep. Fingers crossed it happens again tonight!
Kaz- hope today has been a better one for you! Am also hanging out to read Harry Potter but will wait untilmy cousin has finished her copy and save myself 20 bucks!
Well I got the job, hooray. I start on the 6th of august just 2 afternoons a week. They are really nice and the little girl is a sweetie so I am really pleased! Had a great sleep last night, just one feed at 3am then in to bed with me at 6 and more sleep til 8.30. Went to an ABA new mothers meeting today which was really nice and informative but I think I like the social aspect best. Had a coffee with another mum who just live around the road from us and who had her baby at the BC with the same midwife who delivered Hazel! The midwife had given her my number so we could get together but we met before she'd had a chance to call me! It was fun to share our birth stories and we plan to get together for coffee and walks. Am also going to go to see the new Harry Potter at a Babes In Arms showing on wed with some of the ladies I met at the HC info thing last week. Yay, I'm making some friends and my week is beginning to fill up. Have designated Thursdays as a stay at home and veg day though. Think you need one of them each week. DH has decided not to work tommorow so I'm going to go and do a pilates class at the gym and I've been really good as afr as nibbling biscuits go this week!
Makes for a happy me! I went swimming this morning. First time since I was 34 weeks pregnant. I felt great. Am looking to put Olivia into creche there so I can do it more often.
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