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.
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.
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.
Saffi - Yay Immi! Yep it was pretty cool seeing E as an embie, but no didn't get a photo unfortunately I was not in a good frame of mind back then and feeling really negative about our chances, so didn't want to get too attached by having a photo if that makes any sense? I do regret not getting one now though, but what can you do....
tk - I would definitely not give up if I were you. Maybe you could do a swap of your smalls for some larger sizes? But you might also find that some smalls fit for a while yet too, I know E will be in smalls for at least another month or 2 if I stretch it out a bit, and it sounds like your DD is a similar size. We are very attached to our hands too LOL they are constantly in her mouth. And great idea for the ornament too, enjoy putting up the tree
Megs - hope I wasn't insensitive before. There would be the potential to get a lot of photos of transferred embryos that didn't take and that would be really hard to keep being reminded of I would think. Anyway you got to see something very special and that most people don't.
Meg - DS1 is an IVF bub also and it is amazing to think back to that little cell on the screen and then look at him today. They really are little walking miracles.
Saffi - Not at all! I think it's a question that a lot of people would ask
Willow - Well E is not walking yet LOL but they sure are I also think its amazing the number of people who have naturally conceived and IVF bubs as well (myself included), just goes to show how much they don't know about conception doesn't it? BTW, I remember you from my ill fated time in PAML in 07 and never realised your DS was an IVF bub - have been lurking and contemplating joining you in the Parenting AML thread this last week or so too but feeling bit shy you all seem to know each other really well!
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 - Big hugs for you . I'm sorry you and your DH had a fight after your time apart. It sounds like you both might be a bit tired and not acting like yourselves? Maybe you both just needed to let off some steam too. I hope you can have some quality time together tonight .
CheezelMonster - I'm glad you're still using the cradle! It is such a lovely one . I had a similar one for DS1 and he fit in it up until he was 6 months old.
megsmum - How amazing that you got to see your bub in such early stages . You'll be able to tell her that when she gets older, I bet she'll love that story!
Willow - I hope you guys are having a good one today .
Saffi - Yay for Immi rolling! What a clever girl!! Re: Christmas present for her, maybe some clothes? I bought Alana a doll for Christmas before she was even born LOL!
TK - Wow, 6kg is great, your bub is doing so well!
Ellee - Does your DD like her Jumperoo? I actually have two in my shop and I think I might keep one for a while for Alana to use LOL! Oh, and how are her poos? (Heehee, sorry for the gross question!) Alana had black flecks in her poo when she was newborn and it turned out to be from ingesting blood, my nipples were cracked and bleeding and it was going through her system. She was fine though.
AFU - Alana is going well, she's been doing longer day naps the last couple of days which has been nice. I put her on her tummy a few days ago and she rolled straight back onto her back, then did it again, I was so proud! She is close to rolling from her back to her tummy too. Last night I was making fake snoring noises to her while getting her ready for bed and she cracked up laughing, I just love a good belly laugh from a baby
Oh and I've lost all my 17kg of baby weight already, woohoo! I think it came off so easily this time because I have two others to chase after!
Trish - OMG at already having lost 17kg of baby weight. So jealous here, so far I have only lost about 5 or 6kg (weigh in Tomorrow). But I'm working on it.
Misty - I hope you patch things up with DH. It's awful when you have a fight like that
Megs - You should come and join us! We are all very close now and I've met a lot of the girls IRL and Mako in particular has become a good friend. But we always welcome new mums! TK's sister Bonham08 has just joined in the last few weeks so you wouldn't be the only 'newbie'. I'm a bit of a weirdo now having had 2 natural pregnancies, then an IVF bub, then another natural pregnancy...I was diagnosed with 'secondary infertility'...no idea what they'd label me with now! Still can't believe that our little Bubba D is here most days.
Trish - Good to hear about Alana's naps. The last few days have been much better here. Nights are OK but he's still a bit unsettled in the early evening. He did a 4.5 hour and a 5 hour block last night which is better than he's done in a while. Well done on loosing your weight. I'm pretty much back to what I was but no idea in kgs because I didn't weigh myself this pregnancy. I knew I was huge, didn't need it confirmed! My tummy is NOT what it was though. The skin is loose and horrid - I have a mummy tummy I was looking at photos of the last weeks of my prg though and O...M...Goodness I was HUGE, it's no wonder it's in such bad shape. It's amazing a belly can get that big at all really! LOL
Things are going well here. Bummed today cause D's teething necklace arrived in the mail but the clasp was broken so I have to send it back and wait for a new one Have been using Hyland's Teething Tablets which seem to be helping him to sleep a bit better.
Better go and wake DS1 up, he's been sleeping for aaaages lately - not that I'm complaining! It's really good when both boys sleep at the same time for a few hours.
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Misty - It's never come off this quickly before! I don't have a clue what my secret is LOL. I lost 10kg within 5 days of having Alana, so the rest has come off a bit more slowly. It took me 9 months to lose all my baby weight with DS1 (I put on about 21kg with him) and 5 months to lose it all with DS2. I think it's pretty normal to take up to 12 months to lose it all though
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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 was not in a good frame of mind back then and feeling really negative about our chances, so didn't want to get too attached by having a photo if that makes any sense? I do regret not getting one now though, but what can you do....
I also think its amazing the number of people who have naturally conceived and IVF bubs as well (myself included), just goes to show how much they don't know about conception doesn't it? BTW, I remember you from my ill fated time in PAML in 07 and never realised your DS was an IVF bub - have been lurking and contemplating joining you in the Parenting AML thread this last week or so too but feeling bit shy
you all seem to know each other really well!
. I'm sorry you and your DH had a fight after your time apart. It sounds like you both might be a bit tired and not acting like yourselves? Maybe you both just needed to let off some steam too. I hope you can have some quality time together tonight
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