Dylan had his 4mo immunisations today! Poor little munchkin! He coped quite well but I haven't seen him have all those tears before...It's horrible that it's 3 needles!
Deb - Hope the garage sale went well! No the boys didn't sleep well for me but I'm used to it now! LOL! Thats great you've got the boys sleeping together - the hard part for us is getting them to sleep at night! They sleep well together through the day though...Bugger about af arriving. I thought mine was back but I haven't had one since so who knows?
Iona - Hope you don't get too sick! Gosh I think I'd die if dh went away for a week! I think I'd have to get Mum over to help for a couple of nights to save my sanity! hehehe.
JenSam - Glad you had a good weekend! I agree - the love for your kids is unbelievable...very different to any other love I've felt as well!
Just to let you know my situation...I went on the mini-pill after having Louis at 6 weeks and decided to go off when he was 9 months old to ttc and I fell that month!! So don't be scared of it - it doesn't affect your fertility - in fact quite often they say that the first month or two off it boosts your fertility for some strange reason!! Also only took 2nd cycle off the pill (after being on it for 7 years) as well....I've been very lucky with my fertility!! I'll be going off the mini -pill this time when Dylan 12 months. Gosh...I swear each bubba is taking away my brain cells - hehehe!!
Christy - Good on you for getting out for a couple of hours!! Wow - thats great she's sleeping so well at night! At least she's having day sleeps - LOL!!
Greenfern - Welcome to BB! It certainly is great to chat to people that now exactly what your going through! Congrats on your little boy! Good for you getting out to basketball as well!
Melissa - Glad you had a good weekend. Olivia sounds very happy! I'm struggling to get to the gym at the moment...and today was so nice that I piked and Mum and I took the kids to the park instead. I don't think I'll renew my membership when it runs out as there's too much fun to be had outside! I'm really struggling to fit everything in in a week. I may as well wait until I've finished having my bubbas altogether maybe...
Kel - Sounds like you had a great weekend. A bath sounds nice! Urgh on the poo and spew! hehe.
Kaz - Glad you're all starting to feel better!
Adele - Gosh a week home and a week away would just kill me. I'm sure you do really well though! Wow - what an amazing conception story!! Thats great! What a wonderful surprise that it turned out so easy!!
Just on the mini-pill as well...My dr told me that Louis could take a whole packet and be fine (not that I would let him - LOL!) It's apparently such a low level of hormones that it doesn't do any damage...Not to sure about the details but thats just what she says. At the same time I can't wait to not have to worry about all that stuff one day. Dh is so getting the snip when we've finished having bubbas! hehe.
Wow Adele - good for you fitting back in to your jeans! Hope your hubby gets the job! What an exciting move that would be!
Agneta our nurse said that it's absolutely fine that Logan has shown off his skills early on and is now taking it easy. She said he's going through a bit of a growth spurt so he's not advancing as quickly physically. I was sure it'd be nothing but you knw how it is, if you have nothing to worry about, you'll find something!
My little super-grower has put on 1.35kgs in the last month which is shocking seeings he put on only 145g in the month before that! He's grown only 1 cm in this last month so you'd think he looks fatter but if anything, I think he looks longer and leaner. He's now 4 months, 64cms and 7.62kgs with a 44cm head.
Thomas called all breathless with excitement after the interview. He thinks it went really well and is hopeful. A couple of good indicators are that they brought up the topic of 747 simulator tests (he a pilot) and also that the next round of interviews (in Hong Kong which all 3 of us would attend) are in the first week of november...why would they talk about the next steps if they didn't plan to bring him along?!!! The 2nd round interviews include english, maths, simulators and all the normal stuff but also include a 'dinner party test' to see how good a social fit you are in the company...we should do OK! We're both pretty 'normal' and decent conversationalists. A big part of their 'thing' is making sure the pilots aren't just good at flying but have good home lives too and that the wives and kids feels supported and happy with the move because if you're unhappy at home or if your family is having a hard time adjusting then it makes it harder for you to do your job well. -makes sence.
So if we still end up going to Australia in October, that would mean 2 big trips for Logan (and his poor weary mother!) in 2 months...geez, I'm getting grey hair just thinking about it!
We had an average night...poor Dylan wasn't happy at all and I had to give him a dose of panadol at midnight! His little cries were different than normal so I new he must have been in pain...he slept with me until his next feed and then I put him back in his own bed. He's been very grizzly this morning so I just put him back to bed...poor little man. Hopefully he picks up soon!
Adele - Thats great all is well for Logan - wow on such a huge weight gain!!! Dylan only put on 440g this last month!!
The interview sounds like it went really well and sounds like a great company to work for to go to all the extra effort! Wow - you would be very tired doing 2 big trips but I'm sure you'd manage!!
hey guys...we put mason in his cot last night! i was a wreck...he is growing up TOO quickly. He was fine in there and still woke 2 hourly like he has for 2 weeks now
Off to mothers group for a coffee and donut today!
danni- MY GOSH!!! i don't know how u cope having to feed every 2 hours throught the night!!! Xavier-joseph is a huge pig during the day but from the time he was born he only ever woke up once for a feed at night. now he sleeps right through averaging 8 hours sometimes up to 12!! you are a super mum!!
my bubs sounds like a bit of a fatty! he is now 10kg was born on the 29th of april...does this sound to fatty? he is quite long as well, not sure how long exactly has been a while since i pulled out the tape measure. just depresses me to know that he is growing so quickly. it seems like yesterday that he was born....but now he is only a few months of being half a year old!
does anyone know of any mothers groups, or similar, meeting in brisbane? i live out near browns plains...
Wow what a big boy you have!!! Sounds like he's doing great! If he's long as well I'm sure he's right! One of the mums in my Oct group had a bubba that was bigger like that but eventually all the other kids are catching up to him! He just hasn't grown as much in his 2nd year iykwim?
Dylan wakes up constantly through the night but only has 1 feed as well... Luckily! But it's still annoying having to get up every 1 1/2 to put his dummy back in...
i have avoided the dummies. but in the morning he sneaks his thumb in for a quick suck then sleeps for about half an hour more. then has a half hour stretching routine to wake up! tripper kid
Happy bunnies here, another great night. I heard her at 4am but she was 'chatting' and practicing her raspberry blowing, TOO cute! Then at about 4.30 she started to cry and I went in to find her wiggled down to the end of her cot and completely uncovered and cold! Cheeky monkey! I will have to put her in her sleeping bag tonight I think.
Had my second New Mum's group today which was lovely again. There are some great ladies there including two others with English hubbys, so we will try and get the fellas together one day soon!
I was meant to work today but little Gemma is sick with a flu like thing so am not going-don't want Hazy (or me!) to pick it up! Quite pleased (not that she's sick lol!) as it's persistantly raining here again and I'd rather not be out in it.
We got Hazel's Jolly Jumper in the post this morning and she loves it! It's so funny to watch her in it and she's digging being able to be upright and able to turn around.
Greenfern- Welcome to our BB group! I am in Brisbane, in Morningside on the southside. I get together with some Mums I met through the HC and you would be more than welcome to come along - the more the merrier! We are also planning to go to the Babes in Arms cinema showings sometimes. I don't know how far out you are but the offer's there. It's awesome that you conceived so quickly and without assistance! Wow to you big bubba- he sounds happy and healthy!
Adele- Wow to conceiving so quickly and naturally against the odds! Mother Nature sure does know best and you were obviously meant to be a mother. Apparently bubbas will 'forget' things they have learnt temporarily while they are learning new things, but it's all stored away in their amazing little brains for future reference! A move to Hong Kong would be amazing- certainly closer to Australia anyway. I know what it's like to move away, we came back here after 7 years in the UK when I was 7 months pg.. It's great to be back and near my family but it's bittersweet as we REALLY miss our friends, family and life in general back there....
Kaz- Yay on a 9hr sleep! That's more like it! Glad your colds are getting better.
Kris- Poor little Dylan! It's heartbreaking when they cry real tears isn't it. Hazel has her vaccs on Thursday and I'm hoping it won't be too bad.....have got the paracetamol at the ready though. You are doing such a great job coping with having two littlies AND keeping your sense of humour all the while! Don't feel bad about the gym- there are only 24 hours in the day and your boys are more important.
Kel- I'm so glad Lily has settled down for you, poor little sausage.. It's great to have family around to hold and amuse them sometimes, allthough Hazel will cry if I leave the room now except for when she's with DH!
Melissa- It's so cute when they chat to their toys! Hazel also chats to and laughs at the dogs! I wonder what she makes of them? Hopefully the 5 weeks will go quickly til Olivia's assessment and then you will get good news!? It's great that she's still learningroll over etc despite the harness!
Jen- have you signed up at the HC for a new mum's group. It's a pretty random gathering of lots of different people from different walks of life but I'm finding it great. It's saved my sanity getting out and chatting to other new mums and making some friends too. There is also the local mums group thread here on BB, maybe you could check it out if you want to get out and do coffee with other yummy mummies!
Danni- It is such a sad but happy thing watching our little ones grow and develop! Boo to your bad nights, hopefully being in the cot will make a difference!?!
Well this has been a bit of an epic- I must go and do something productive while my treasure is sleeping
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Hey everyone, I'm back after MIA for what seems like ages LOL only the wkend! It was Festival weekend up here in Newman, ****tail night Fri, out Sat night, Show on Sun & Horse Races Mon!! (hence the jello shots for the ****tail night). Unfortunately I didn't really get to enjoy much as Charlie has been off colour, crying heaps, not sleeping etc for the entire wkend. I've got my money on teeth moving about, the way he's chomping on his & my fingers is out of control. Ooooh I'm super excited too as all Charlie's hair had fallen out & OMG he wakes up with new hair coming through....YAY!! Now he doesn't just have a mullet!!!he,he.
Welcome Greenfern, wow you do have a big bubs - sounds a bit like Charlie, a big bubba but long too that averages the weight out.
Christy, Jolly Jumper - that's great she's loving it. I want to get Charlie one, will have to order online...we were also thinking about getting him a swing in the next couple months - as it's starting to get warmer I want to spend more time outside with him so he gets used to it. And we can now as DH had the past 4days off & finally put up the fence!!!
Danni, hope Mason is feeling better. Yes they do grow up way too fast & it's a little sad, especially when they become not so cuddly. I would love for Charlie to sleep through, though I do cherish the way he cuddles into me asleep after a night feed. Hope his sleep settles for you soon, Charlie went through that for about 3wks just recently. I hear you on the Mum's group, coffee & donut, just got back from mine today - it makes you feel soooooo much better. Though with Summer fast approaching I might have to cut back on the donuts.
Deb, hope you had a good Garage Sale.....we plan to have one in a couple weeks & I can't wait. I've never had one before, think it will be fun - also will be good to get rid of some stuff.
Wow, trying to keep up with everything here...not sure how I'm going it was super quiet for ages. On the pill subject, had script for Mini Pill then the BF didn't go as was supposed to so got script for normal....have had period 3x now & still haven't got the script filled just due to my being super lazy & worried the I will put on more weight as often is the case with the pill & I'm trying to lose it, not gain anymore LOL. Though I must say it's my own fault, too many Mum outings with coffee & cake think I've put on since Charlie was born, as I put on not much weight at all whilst pregnant & lost it all within a few weeks (BF & Stress I think) so was fitting back into all my clothes.
Adele, PMSL about your jeans. I have some like that....isnt size 28 a 9 here?? I'd love to fit into a size 9 - that's tiny, unless I've got that wrong??
Ok Charlie just had a cat nap & is grizzling again - so I better go will finish personals off later.
Morning,
We had a disrupted one last night - Beau jangles down at 6:30 up at 9:20 (he always sleeps till midnight - thats his long sleep of the day), back down 10:20 up again at 1:45, back down 3:00am then up again at 6:00...I have friends over for lunch today so am running around like a psycho tired woman!
ok good afternooon now - I will finish my post! I think I have passed a windy tummy onto Beau he has been a grumpy pants all day - screaming in front of visitors (and he loves visitors) and refusing feeds.
better run
xxx
Urggh I think I'm getting a UTI...I'm madly drinking heaps of water..I haven't had one in years!! I have to be careful too because I've got problems with my kidneys...grrrr.
Boys are in bed but Louis is still awake yelling and singing. Lucky Dylan can sleep through it. He'll wake soon for a feed as well...we so have no routine at the moment!
Question - How long between feeds do your bubbas go through the day...we're nearly 4 hourly sometimes but somehow he's still managing to have 5 feeds through the day and 1 overnight...the way it's happening at the moment though is mucking up any routine at all.
Dylan had some banana today with his rice cereal - he definitely enjoyed eating it heaps more with some banana in it!!
Kaz - Yeah on him sleeping in for you!!
Christy - I'm so jealous of your good sleeps! hehe. How nice to already have a day off! hehe. How cute in the jolly jumper! I really must get mine out tomorrow!
Thanks! I figure there's no point getting to worked up! hehe. The calmer I can be the easier it is to get through these hard times!
Erin - Wow what a big weekend! Bugger bubba was unsettled for you though. LOl on the hair!
JenSam - Sorry to hear you had a bad night and an unsettled day...here's hoping for a better night tonight!
Sweet dreams everyone!! Sending sleep vibes to all the bubbas out there so their mummies can get some much needed sleep!
hey guys... mason fed 4 hourly during the day today!! please please please let him go longer through the night tonight!
I actually dont mind feeding him when he wakes 2 hourly. He has a full feed within 5 mins, so Im only awake for under 10 mins each time thank goodness.
the liitle tripper didn't end up punishing me last night for making him have more sleeps yesterday. he slept from 8 to 8 again....hungry little devil now but. he feeds (i think) abnormally often (normail for him but) throughout the day....2 hourly. sometimes it seems he would just prefer to spend all of his waking time on there!!
anyhow hope u all had good nights with all your bubs and that if you're anywhere near me you aren't getting blown away in this WIND!!
Well the boi is doing well, although I'm sure that the needles next weed will upset him just like Dylan!
I swear that yesterday he discovered "texture" with his hands. So we've been going around the garden and he's been feeling bottlebrushes etc, it's too cute!
Greenfern - do you find that sleeps during the day give him better sleeps at night? Also, would I be guessing correctly if you're a rugby / league family?
Dream pretty all!
Danni - good luck tonight!
Kris - we're doing generally 120mls @ 8amish, 180 @ 11am, 150 @ 3pm, 180 @ 6-7pm & 150-180 @ 10:30ish pm. So that's what, 5 feeds with nothing between around 11pm - 8 am. (generally).
Erin - sounds like a hectic, wonderful week. Isn't it great to be no longer preggo and able to participate in stuff?
Jen - oh dear on the windy tum, hope it sorts itself out soon.
Had another bad night...Dylans going through a really bad stage. I think he's just sooo attached to his Mummy that he doesn't want to sleep at night on his own.
Had a nice day - went to the park again! The boys had fun.
I went out tonight as I'm now a Body Shop at Home Consultant!! I had a meeting so it was nice to get out of the house but dh said that Dylan screamed for 45min after I left and he had to work really hard at getting him to sleep. I think he just wanted his Mummy - It's all sweet but it does make things a bit difficult for everyone else!!
Anyway...best get to sleep - I'm buggered!
P.S - If any of you in the Melb region want a pampering Body shop at home party just let me know!! hehehe
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