Babies Born August 1st ~ 15th 2008 #6

LOL Squidipa, that was 3 weeks ago ;) you could absolutely be pregnant between then and now :lol:

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!

We had a quiet one, it was my first away from my family and my first without my grandad (amazingly, I have spent EVERY Christmas with him. Ever.) which was really hard :( Didn't think it would be that hard, I guess it really hit on Christmas Eve when I bought som ferraro rocheres (sp?) we always bought him a box for Christmas, and I bought some (32 for $10) and then realised I had no one to give the second box to. I ate them with Shel (ok, am eating them) but everytime I do I feel sad, I want to be eating them with my grandad, laugh at the way he only ate 2 at Christmas, 2 on his birthday, and then only one a month until next Christmas. *sigh*

Anyway, today is the anniversary of Shel's dad passing. Shel has no memories, so her grief is of lost opportunities, her dad died when her mum was pregnant with Shel. She was born in May. So it's pretty hard for her I think, wondering...

So very somber here the past few days.

But a time of healing as well. Shel and I have decided/agreed (I decided, Shel agreed) my next birth will be a home birth. No other plans, not even any TTC plans yet. But we will plan a home birth with a midwife and doula.

xxxx

Big warm gooshy :hug: for you and Shel Leash... its difficult to be grieving on occasions such a xmas. I had lots of thoughts of my angel niece yesterday too :(

Squidipa - test again!!!!

vic - that is soo cute!!!

Hi to everyone else.

Taking kiddos to the docs today, both of them aren't the healthiest!!!!! Hopefully we won't have to wait too long down there - they don't take appointments on a Saturday.

big hugs shel and leasha. :hug: on Christmas day i did spend some time also missing my family altho they are just a phone call away.

Congrats leasha on deciding on a home birth i sooo could not do this so hats off to you who will be doing the birthing you or shel?

leash your right anything could happen but ive one did the deed once and that was months ago. But anything is possible how funny and overwhelming would that be me preggers already :p

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Squidipa - test again!!!!

Taking kiddos to the docs today, both of them aren't the healthiest!!!!! Hopefully we won't have to wait too long down there - they don't take appointments on a Saturday.

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oh i hope this kids are k let us know what dr says if ya dont mind also i really hope your no down there for ages waiting.
as for the testing im too lazy to go buy a test and fork out cash that im pretty sure would turn up a negative anyhow. And going to the drs means long waits too and im not up for that. The nausea is like a contant off feeling if that makes anysence?

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hey folks
quiet in here today. bit worried about DD, she has been having one really explosive poo a day for the last few days, which is not her usual pattern. normally she has several dirty nappies a day but she doesn't blow straight through which she has the last two days.... messy! she has also been bringing up some milk, not a huge amount but appears to have a sore tummy. She has also been very hot and really clammy. thinking its a reaction to the rotarix vax she got on tuesday :dunno: might post a separate thread about it.
other than that a quiet day for us, went swimming in the rain and SIL came over this morning. dinners ready so /bblto see if anyone has been in...

Pixie chick - yeah DD had a reaction much like that - very yucky cloth nappies for a week with that one.

Doc said to just let this ride out - whatever she has - so still hardly drinking anything but told me to lay off the gastrolyte stuff and just get the milk into her. He's not worried about her gross poos either - just have to see where it goes.

however - now DS has an ear infection again so he's on antibiotics..lol... never rains it pours!!!!!

Thanks Mel, I'm glad it's a normal reaction.... we had to wash the sofa cushion covers yesterday :o it was a shocker! Hope everyone is having a good day, just pottering round the house here, the Bear is making focaccia and we will probably go for a swim after DD has her nap cause it's very hot!
:hello: to all

Big squishy :hug: for the unwell bubs and toddlers, and big sloppy open mouth licky kisses from Veygas! :p

Leash - congrats on your decision!! I'd love for my next one to be a home birth (IF there is a next one! ;)) but I'd have to plan really well for it - I sooooooo hate hospitals!
And big :hug: for you and Shel.

Pixie - it's unbelievable isn't it??? Rain yesterday, intense heat today ... even for the mountains, it's hot!

Mel - looks like everyone has run out of ideas ... are you SURE you're not pregnant?????? ;) The suspense is KILLING me!!!!

We received our loan docs the day before xmas - only had a chance to read through them the other day though and EVeRYTHING is WRONG! :angry: Hoping someone will be there tomorrow when we ring so this can all be fixed, cause they want everything back in two weeks, so that it's all ready for settlement! :o :crossfingers: it all gets fixed!

Anyways, more packing and cleaning to do (it's never ending!)

MWAAAAH!! xxxx

MM - what kind of things are wrong? I know on the QLD land registry documents - like the mortgage and stuff- if anything is wrong you can draw a line through it in black pen and then write the correct stuff above it.

Definitely not pregnant - unless condom has holes in it.. lol

MM - did you answer my suggestion? Are you starting your own business?

Nah Mel, there is big thick bold black writing that says if we alter anything, new docs will have to be issued causing delays in settlement blah blah blah ... it' stuff to do with special conditions of settlement which were supposed to be changed but haven't been and it sux that it's been xmas and weekend cause it's stressful :(

You're not selling your house?? (did we go there already??? :dunno: I forget) pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeease when are you gonna spill the beans??????????????????????????????

ok so is it the special conditions of the Contract of Sale that need to be changed?

cheeky you! Avoiding the subject! LOL! ;)

It's the additional conditions to the loan approval ...

Not avoiding subject - trying to help ;)

Now where was I? yes... avoiding subject :p

well, if you are dodging my question.... and not denying it.....I take that as a yes!! :p

MT - was that directed to me? cos you said MM are you starting a business - sorry I thought you were talking to her about her nappies!!! :doh:

Sorry - didn't know it was directed at me to answer!!!!

Must be the wine.. hehehe

pmsl Mel!! :)

ooh my bad - lack of sleep, I often find that people mix up MM and MT and then I go and do it myself with Mel and MM!

So.... here we go again

Mel/Arimeh/Gudism.... are you starting your own business????

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Mel/Arimeh/Gudism.... are you starting your own business????

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Just in case it wasn't clear enough by just saying Mel.. pmsl!!!!!!

Now - don't you know that if I tell the secret it won't be a secret anymore? :p

Maybe I've just gone insane like MM :p

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Maybe I've just gone insane like MM :p

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:rofl::rofl::rofl: <insert insane maniacal laugh here> :rofl::rofl::rofl:

:shhh: I'll keep your secret!! So what is your new business going to entail? ;)

Isn't it a prerequisite to be insane to be a mother?

I think its a prerequisite if you have more than one child to be classified as being insane

Oh - I already feel it and I only have one!! Heaven help me when I have another one!

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I think its more we are classed as insane because we go back for another one...lol

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I think its a prerequisite if you have more than one child to be classified as being insane

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I think its more we are classed as insane because we go back for another one...lol

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So what does that make me??? :rofl:

Oh and I think Master V is well and truly on his way o teething, cause now he mucks around alot when he feeds and he chomps down REALLY HARD on my nipple and **** it hurts!!! He's worse than all of the others put together!!! :lol:

MT - I have noticed people confused our acronyms too :rolleyes: hahahaha

And I officially hate the festive season holidays now ... the people we have to talk to about our mortgage are out of the office until Jan 5th :doh: (and settlement is supposed to be the 15th :rolleyes:)

BLAH!!!! :p

MM - Jett has been doing that too the last couple of days. I put it down to my milk supply being down a bit, prolly due to all the stress and running around that comes with Christmas!! But maybe there are some toothy pegs trying to pop through.....:think: hmmmm
Settlement just gets so complicated when things are slightly wrong!! We had problems with our bank not doing the valuation in time, and then their bank delayed something for them so we ended up having to settle 10 days later than originally planned. :crossfingers: this doesn't happen to you!

Mel - :rofl: I can't wait to go back for another one (just waiting for the mandatory 1 year passes before getting pregnant to pass!!) So yep, I think I am in that category too! :lol:

sorry to hear about the chomping boobie babies,

yesterday i slept all day i went to bed at 10.30 at night and didnt get out of bed till the following day at 7pm evening i did tho settle joshie to sleep after hubbie fed him but thats it. I was buggered and ankle swollen its still swollen today didnt really go down all the way. dunno whats up with me. I gotta scoot josh needs me love to all.

Squidipa I think you should toddle off to the docs babe.

MT -a year huh? I got told it was 18 months between births after a c/section (and that was going for a VBAC) - so technically - you could try in 4 months time ;)

Gosh you girls talking about getting UTD is making me all clucky!!! But I am not so sure about 2 under 2, might be too much for me LOL! But the older and bigger that N gets the more I miss my baby girl and I got her as a newborn a lot longer than you all did!! Also the high risk thing plays on my mind... need to be able to take the extra time off if needed, also not betting on a 9 month long pregnancy!! But I will be extremely jealous if you are all UTD again and I am not!!!

I am sending my sorries for the chopping boobies too, I have had my fair share but no teeth anytime soon here, Nakita finally grew big enough and learnt at about 5 months of age how to feed properly and make it pain free for me, I have to say it was a long and painful 5 months, but I am now thoroughly enjoying BF'ing and hope to continue for a lot longer yet!

Have a great break MT!! Would love to be go camping again....

I have no hope on catching up on the rest of personals so will leave it at that!!

Nighty Night!! xx

Mel - I don't know about the 18 month thing.... I only got told not to get pregnant again for a year to allow everything to heal properly. Maybe that was to increase my chances of a VBAC cos my Ob knows how much I want one and my odds are on the low side?

Vic - I figure that if they are both under 2 at the same time it won't be so difficult going back to the NB stage. I was talking to someone who left a 5 yeah gap between her kids and now regrets it cos she says her daughter is just getting to a great age and she has to start again. I also don't want to leave ti too late incase I want more than 2!! You know, the tick-tock thing!! But I know what you mean about wanting it to be the right time.

Squidipa - :comfort: I think you should see someone too before you burn yourself out with exhaustion. Poor thing!

MT - I completely understand about the tick-tock thing! ;) The age gaps between my kids are 3 years, 2 years and 2.3 years, but I would love at least another one before the end of next year! LOL! I've never had 2 under 2 or 3 under 3, but for me, the gaps have worked well so far :)

I have to say, I really admire all you ladies who have had c-sections wanting to get back on the horse (so to speak) so quickly! I honestly have no idea how it feels (all mine have been vaginal births) .... PLEASE don't think I am bragging, I think it's amazing what ALL OF US put our bodies through and at the end of the day, we do what is best for us and our babies! My apologies if I have offended anyone, I'm finding it difficult to eloquently convey what I am meaning :hug:

So Mel, are you gonna start TTC in April?? ;)

Squidipa - have you tried soaking (either your feet or your whole body) in a bath of Epsom Salts?? It may help a bit with the swelling ...

Vic - Master V has only just started the chomping, not only boobies but everything he can shove in his mouth!! :lol: Coupled with the drooling and red cheeks, I am assuming it's teeth ... having said that, it still may be a while before any cut through, but he is finding it amusing inflicting pain on his poor mummy ... :doh:

pmsl - no not april, maybe june ;)

HAPPY 6 MONTHS NAKITA!!!!! :D :D


Thats all for now LOL! bbl

oh my i am soooo tired i read everything but its a bit blahhhhh

Congrats on the BF so far vic,:clap: i totally get you funny enough i actually started to get it that feeling of liking breastfeeding. Its strange and wonderful and nothing i ever experienced with the both kids as 8 weeks were so short. I was only just started to get those wonderful amazing feelings and i am sure they would have just gotten better in time congrats again. and CONGRATS to every one else for continuing to BF:clap:

Brain fating here:wall: i totally get what your all saying on age gaps, and also understand what u who eva said it ment about vaginal births and getting back on the horse, i was lucky enough to experience a vaginal as my first and she was 8.5 pound. i was not told to wait or anything but on research i found info on 18 months but thats from delivery day of last born to delivery of next born baby.

last night josh was restless, he ended up in bed with us, altho once again this week he wet the bed i woke up with pee all ova me, then it was feed time play time an no real feed time to fall back asleep to be kicked and nudged all night with his restlessness. Altho i had to wake to a very early morning poop change and more kicks and what not. But he was all smiles this morning. which is great to see as he is a grumpy waker just like dadda i gues :lol: I love smiles in morning it just washes everything away.

we having serious issues and it could be the disposables but im not putting it all down to them. josh has grown all over and so has other area's of him and the peeing to the left issue is getting worse its becoming a most day thing out of the nappy on our laps. Its very frustrating IYKWIM :doh:. its very much cinked looks alot worse than previous. he will be getting a review sometime this year i believe by the surgeon.

As for my feet i will be trying to see a dr next week i believe,:pray: ill try to get in if i have time yeah its concerning to me and also want to then ask for another pregnancy test:rolleyes:. i dont know why im so symptomatic run down as i dont think i am. yeah Christmas takes it outa me but i normally bounce back more quickly after 1 day or two but the burning sensation and aching feet and legs are really grinding at me it frustrating.

:cheer:My Baby Girl is 6 months old TODAY!!!!!:cheer:

OMG the time has really flown by I just can't believe it! Where has my baby gone!!! In some ways I wished she would get bigger and start interacting more, but now that she is I miss my little newborn as well! But I have to say I do enjoy the extra sleep we get now :dance:!!!

Thanks Leasha!

Aww Squidy try to see the Dr as soon as you can :hug: And thankyou :)

Ahh MT yes the ticking clock..... we were going to have 3, but it depends on what happens with the next one... oh the decisions..... ;) A five year gap is way tooo long, I was think maybe 2-2.5 years... which for me hoping for 9 months would be... TTC Sept09 onwards... OMG, awww but I want to be preggers with you girls again!!!:o

MM sounds like teething symptoms, N doesn't have any signs, DH teethed at 3 months and I got my first tooth a couple of days before my first birthday, lets hope she follows after me :rofl:

Well got a girls day out today, bridesmaid shoe shopping, one of the other bridesmaids and I did the invites for the Hen's day (afternoon and evening), chose a few games and now just to put them together along with a veil! And another friend is dropping by this afternoon, so have a fab day if I don't get back on! Also gotta wash some nappies!
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:cheer: HAPPY SIX MONTHS NAKITA!!! :cheer:
Wow Vic that is such a huge milestone! The babies in my July BB thread are just hitting five months now. You've done so well with the BFing and fattening up your little premmie princess so big :clap::clap: for you!
hmmm better run and have a shower while Beth is sleeping..... BBL

Happy 6 months Nakita!!!

I know what you mean about time flying by Vic - in about 2 weeks time my baby boy will be 2!!!!! Amazing.. I have survived some of the toddler years - and so has he!! haha

MT - I read somewhere (may have been in Silent Knife?) that the scar is healed after 3 months... and it doesn't actually improve from that? Or maybe my OB told me that. Dunno. Can't remember.

Leash - hi :)

I'll be offline from Thursday through to Sunday. I really don't know how i'm going to cope. Might have to harass people by text messages (MM... Leash.... hehehehe)

:confetti: HAPPY SIX MONTHS NAKITA!!! :leap:

Mel - my eldest will be EIGHT in about 3 weeks!! :o LOL! And my little girl will be five in about 6 weeks :cry: They just grow up too quickly!! And harass away baby!! :p

Vic - all my kids have been different ... DS1 had 8 teeth by the time he was one (started at three months), DD only had 2 teeth at one, DS2 I think had 4 teeth by one, but Master V has been THE BIGGEST dribbler by far!! LOL!

My mum had a 6 year age gap between me and my brother, but I also had a friend whose parents had their second bub when she was TWELVE!! Then again, my grandparents had a 12 year age gap between their #3 and #4!! (my g/m was preg at 40!! and that was back in the 60's!)

Squidipa - V points to the left (actually all my boys do :rolleyes:) and I used to have serious leakage issues with DS1 ... I learned to gently point them all downwards before bringing the nappy up. We have V in cloth and rarely have any leakage issues!!

Anyways, I'm gonna try and get a hot cuppa in while the kids are playing and DP and V are sleeping!

I have a 14 year gap between me and my bro (turns 8 on Saturday :)) lol

Jus tpopping in again, I'll bbl LOL I really will

Mel - hi :) :lol:

Just got back from being measured for our 5 months at the clinic (we are nearly 5 months - whats a coupla days?)

HC - 41.3cm
Length - 66cm (but she is notoriously bad for measuring - we measured her at home to be 70cm and that was accurate cos both of us held her and the tape - people that are in a hurry when baby is screaming = not accurate measurements!!!)
Weight - 6.49kg

:( She was 6.7kg the other week before she got sick. Now she's lost weight. And that was straight after a feed too. :(

Damn you gastro!!! *shakes fist*

Awww :hug: Mel, I am sure she will pick her weight back up again quickly!

Leasha - love your ticker :)

Thanks all for the Happy 6 months!!!