Trish - happy you got the neck issues sorted out. I also find it hard to believe that I had onlly just fallen pg 12months ago.
Can I admit to everyone that I see those threads and wish I were pg again :eek: I know i'm a nutcase. i barely coped being pg and looking after the 2 kids last time, and my poor hips, and that terrible morning sickness and I am thinking I want to do it again with three kids to look after. I said something the other day to DH about being pg and he nearly had an epileptic fit. Hopefully this feeling will pass, because I physcially cannot have another short gap - my body would probably pack it in completely, let alone my mental state.
Megsmum - My chubba bubba also feels as if he is stacking on the weight (and looks it). I should get him weighed. I know he is over the 8 kg mark. He is trying to convince me to give him my food at the moment (trying to grab it out of my hand) so i don't think will be long before we start solids here.
Misty - Wow @ 8.5kg! I don't know if Alana has cracked 6kg yet LOL! And eek @ wishing you are pg again . Do you plan on having more children? If so, my hat goes off to you!! I have found 3 so full on, I look at those pregnancy announcements and think "Thank goodness I'm never going through that again" . I love being pg, but I am well and truly done now!
Trish - Glad Alana's neck is better Sounds like she is a very happy bub! It is scary how fast this last year has gone isn't it? Being an IVF bub, I know exactly when E was conceived - 13th Nov - and it is just past 1 year since I got my BFP - 27th Nov Pretty sad remembering all those dates huh?
Misty - OMG you do have a big boy don't you? E is the same when we are eating too, just stares at it from the plate to your mouth LOL Won't be long until she is grabbing at it too I think. Eek indeed at being pg again - I must admit about 2 mins after I gave birth to E I thought thank god I don't have to do this again LOL
Well the Festive/Silly Season is upon us - hope you're all enjoying it.
Koru - How is the expressing going? yaay for the rolling.
Misty - Sorry to hear your DH is away. DH is on his 6th straight shift today 3days 3 nights and think he is going to have to do an extra 3 shifts nights instead of finishing tomorrow. 8.5kg WOW DD wa 5.4kg 2 wks ago and will get weighed again on Friday when we visit the doc.
Trish - Good to hear that Alana's neck issues are sorted out and she is back to her happy self. It is amazing to think that in about 2.5wks time it will be 12 months since I found out I was pregnant.
MegsMum - I think its wonderful you know all the dates... very special indeed.
AFU - Nothing seems to be smooth for DD. You might have seen my post in the forums about DD's poos. She has these flat poppy seed like black spots through her last 3 nappies. On top of that her last one also had green mucous. Weird, although she doesn't seem unwell so just keeping a close eye on it. The doctor here is crap and we're going to the next town 80kms away on Friday to see the good doctor. I'm not surprised if Miss Z has put on an astounding amount of weight in the last two weeks. She has real little chubby thigs and arms now - too cute.
While trying to do my christmas shopping today (online) I found some new websites for toys etc. I'm really excited about them. Good postage rates too. Toys online dot com dot au and my wooden toys dot com dot au
I need to put my christmas tree up but need to find the decorations lol DH packed that cupboard of stuff when we moved last. What is everyone getting their bubbas?
Ellee - I even saw her when she was an 8 cell embryo transferred into me on the 16th Nov last year - how spun out is that?? Wish I could help with your poo question - we have had mucousy poos now and again but nothing like poppy seeds. I hope the dr can help! I've got no idea what we are going to get E for Xmas
We had a real delemna trying to find a pressie for Baz - because of the close ages, he already has more then he could possibly want or need: but we have to get him something because of the other two. We ended up getting a Mobile for his cot (nothing flash, just a $25 one).
I only have to buy DH something (clothes probably). And a pressie for one of my sisters.
Koru - I am expressing milk but not for carers... I don't really have any things coming up where I need to leave DD - she is able to come with us to everything. But I am expressing as I need to (ie if DD sleeps for really long periods and my bbs are bursting). We tried DD on a bottle the other night not because we need her to take milk from a bottle but I had expressed and there was too much in the container to freeze so we put some into a small bottle to feed her from but she didn't know what to do with the teat so we took the top off and sort of poured it into her mouth like you would from a cup if that makes sense and she drank it. She was a bit perplexed as to how she was getting milk without sucking but it worked to get that bit of milk into her. Maybe if Orla won't take to a bottle at first you could use that as a back up... just make sure they tip small amounts in.
MeganH - Glad that the cloth is working for you... I am jealous LOL - the cloth is still not working here... DD still screams blue murder.
Megsmum - I think I will wait until she is older... the main problem is that I bought mostly small things as I thought I would buy the bigger sizes of the ones that worked so I may sell off some of the smaller things to buy some bigger sizes... not sure what we will do yet. E sounds like she is doing very well indeed!
CheezelMonster - eek at the screaming!
Ellee - The leg rolls are too cute, glad that your DD has joined the chubby thighed club. For breast pump I have the medela swing and I love it. I had a Avent manual but I could never get anything out with it and that was annoying as when DD was in hospital I was expressing her feeds so really needed to get the milk out for her. Once I went electric there was no looking back, I was a regular milking machine. I have a small amber teething necklace for DD. I received it as a gift from my sister. Not sure about the poo issue sorry.
Willow - a tooth... wow!
Saffi - eek for those temps. It is uncomfy feeding in those conditions. I hope the weather eases for you soon.
Misty - glad DS1 is better. I am hoping to put my chrissie decs up tomorrow. Wow at 8.5kgs... your poor arms! DD is not quite 6kgs yet.
Trish - glad that the neck is all sorted now.
Big hellos to anyone I have missed.
AFU - DD is doing well. We thing she may be close to 6kgs now but the scales at home are a bit hit and miss so we know she is between 5.8kg and 6kg. She has discovered her hands and promptly put them in her mouth (where they belong apparently!). She has begun grasping at things rather than just hitting them. She hasn't rolled over yet but did roll onto her side on the weekend - no repeat performance as yet!
For christmas we haven't decided what we are getting DD... I know she will get lots of family and friends so I am thinking that we will get her some clothes, a few books (can never have too many books!) and not sure what else.
I am putting up the tree tomorrow and am going out to get a special ornament for DD.
TK - the ornament is a nice idea. I have been thinking I should do that for my kids.
We are leaving Baz (and the other two) with my parents in a couple of weeks (just for about 3-4hrs) so DH and I can go out and do some chrissy shopping, have some dinner and watch a movie. We don't know how he will go with a bottle, But we bought one of those tommy tippee, "closer to nature" bottles after having a look at them. the teat is much more like a normal nipple and is very flexible - so hopefully that helps.
Ellee - could Z be teething? When DS teethed he always had really yucky nappies. Probably best to have it checked out by the Dr just to make sure. I had to get a poo sample for DS once. I actually brought along his last nappy that had a poo (sorry if TMI). Might be an idea especially if you are travelling some distance to go to the Dr - its not like you can go home wait for Z to do her business and then go back to the Drs with the sample to send to the pathologist. tk - we get a special decoration each year for the kids. For DS's first xmas we got one of those First Xmas decorations and last year he chose one. I like that we are starting a tradition. Misty - I have to admit having thoughts about #3 which is crazy as I've always said I wanted 2. I'll be 36 in a couple of months so really can't (or want to) leave it too much longer if we were going to have another one. DH actually seems to be receptive to the idea. I think I'll see how I feel about it once DD turns 1. Yay for Baz's weight. I bet you're getting some nice arm workouts.
We use the closer to nature nipples with no problems. megs - that would have been so cool to see those cells. Did you get a photo? Trish - great that Alana has settled for you. I'm not wrapping Immi much at night anymore. I don't think it helps her sleep better and she just ends up getting tangled in it.
No idea what to give DD for Xmas. Like Misty we have so many toys already from DS and I can't bear the thought of more toys littering the floor. Don't like the thought of DS getting anymore toys either.
Immi rolled from back to front and then front to back yesterday. I was able to get it on video to show DH. She had such a proud look on her face once she'd done it. She's rolling back to front like an expert now.
Trish - I know it's so strange seeing those pregnancy announcements, I had abit of an OMG moment on the anniversary DS was conceived!! By the way - he is still in that bassinet I bought off you last year!! Such a great size. I found him sleeping with his little hands grasping the rails the other night lol.
Misty - I agree, those pregnancy announcements make me jealous!! Wow 8.5kg what a nice size boy you have there. Hope you & your DH have a nice time out, it's well deserved. Thats fantastic that your parents can look after the kids for you!!
Ellee - Hope you get DDs poos sorted out tomorrow!! Will have to remember those websites you mentioned, I love wooden toys. DS is getting lots of books, some wooden things like a shape sorter, some fisher price things like the classic pull along telephone to name some. There is an ELC shop here that is fantastic, they have a website too if you're interested. Probably got him too much but I don't plan on getting him any toys until his bday so kinda got things he can use up until then.
TK - eek is right lol!! How did you go getting an ornament for DD?
Saffi - Yay at the rolling!! Thats great that you got to record the big moment.
Hi to anyone I missed!!
Nothing going on here. We put the tree up yesterday & DS was staring all eyes agog at the lights - so cute!! Has anyone seen the lullaby renditions cds? They are rock songs redone as lullabys for babies!! I borrowed ACDC, Beatles & Queen from the library & DS seems to respond to them. Heck it's so relaxing I respond to them lol!!
Well, I have been waiting for DH to get home all week. When he got home last night I was just so exhausted I went straight to bed. And then this morning we had a massive fight. So now I am feeling really flat and am wondering what I wanted him home for in the first place. Sigh. He is at work now, but I am still upset with him and completely exhausted.
Well I hope everyone else is doing well. We are 'maybe' going into Civic tonight for the lighting of the Canberra christmas tree, and then my sister is taking DD for a sleepover at her house and I am having her son stay on saturday night, so she can go to a christmas party. So this weekend is looking to be very busy.
Misty - sorry you & your DH had a fight. Hope you had a good time at the lighting of the tree.
Trish - well done on the weight loss!! I put on probably 30kg (don't own scales so only weighed myself at kmart etc!!) & still have a way to go. Way to go Alana with her rolling, that's so exciting!!
Willow - what a shame about your teething necklace. Hope they get a replacement sent out to you asap.
DH came home from work yesterday with a bunch of flowers and a big apology. So we are all good here now, well mostly.... anyone else find that the arguements you have with your other half are always the same one??
I weighed in today. lost 1.8kg this week! YAY! so, 6.2kg down. Just over 20kg to go (and then maybe a little extra, we'll see how I go )
My nephew is sleeping over tonight. He is my DD's age. they are both asleep, and so is Baz. But somehow DS1 has managed to creep out in the loungeroom and climb up on the seat and is watching TV with me - I didn't even notice him come out I am pretending to still not see him will put him back to bed later.
I do want at least one more kid. DH would happily stop now. I am only 27, so I have time. I want at least a four or five year gap this time, so the older ones are at school. The hardest part about having three is that they are all under 4yrs old - so I never get a break from them. So around 31yrs I plan on talking DH into another one
Misty - It would be hard have 3 under 4 - I can't imagine it LOL While I'm not happy about the reasons for the gap between my 2 and would have preferred to have had my second child a couple of years ago instead of when I'm pushing 40, it is not totally bad in some ways. DD1 is at preschool now for 3 days a week and I can just spend all those days with E alone and she is off to big school next year too cripes! Not to mention DD1 is just great with E as well, helps entertain her when I have to cook dinner and do stuff around the house. Every cloud has a silver lining I guess. Sounds like a good plan though for your next one
MegsMum - While I wish that you didn't have to see that, it is amazing. I just love your positive attitude, you're right. Every cloud has a silver lining.
Misty - I was going to get Miss Z a mobile too but my mum has just posted one
We actually don't have many toys or anything. Most of our gifts were clothes that were size 00-1. I ordered and recieved a FP Jumperoo (hope I haven't already told you all this and I was going to give it to her for christmas but I have used it a few times already I just felt like we didn't have enough things to stimulate her or play with. I have left the big tag on it though so I can take a photo of it under the christmas tree (cheeky I know)... lucky we don't have any older kids. I really want to buy DD her first doll and have found a lamaze one that seems good, I've also got a few books. I might end up what seems spoiling her but it's because we don't actually have much.
i barely coped being pg and looking after the 2 kids last time, and my poor hips, and that terrible morning sickness and I am thinking I want to do it again with three kids to look after. I said something the other day to DH about being pg and he nearly had an epileptic fit.
so i don't think will be long before we start solids here.
. Do you plan on having more children? If so, my hat goes off to you!! I have found 3 so full on, I look at those pregnancy announcements and think "Thank goodness I'm never going through that again" 
and I was going to give it to her for christmas but I have used it a few times already 
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