A very happy 6 months and squishy hugs to Xavier, Colby and Ella. Now officially half a year old. Way to go Mummies!
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Becca – Bfeeding adopted bubs sounds totally amazing. I saw this story on tv abt a south African woman who had her baby accidentally switched at birth with another woman’s bub. By some coincidence the two kids/parents met when the boys were like 2 yrs old or something and the woman claimed that her maternal instinct towards this stranger’s child was so strong that she started lactating when she went home that day. She did some digging at the hospital and discovered the switch. Amazing story. Re. relactation. Believe me I think about it often. I really don’t know…what with working I’d be very upset if I screwed it up yet again. We have a good thing going here, albeit with formula. Maybe I can be content with bfeeding her for those 14 weeks… Lol about Xavier looking like he’s scratching his balls. He’s starting early!
Kim- Good to know someone else is losing hair too. I mean u read abt it happening after pregnancy but when it does happen its just so weird. With Hayden cutting teeth now, do you really notice that the teething is why he’s more grizzly than usual? I’m on the lookout for signs but how do you tell normal crankiness from possible teething? And how clever of Hayden to dak himself! It must be a father – son thing hehe.
Sara -Wow at the birth! It takes a lot out of you I reckon to be a birth attendant, both physically and mentally, but what a rewarding and wonderful profession. I joked with DH that he was so good at Willa’s birth that he could work as a doula. Should have seen the look he gave me hahaha. GTK Colby is nearly over her virus. I reckon you’re right about the rash being the virus + fever on its way out.
Misty - Congrats on being a home owner! Now you get to have fun decorating. I love that bit Re. going back to work, it is hard but it’s do-able. I’m working 3 days one week, 4 days the next week and I can bring Willa into work anytime I need to provided I don’t have super important meeting on. I don’t tend to bring her though unless its totally dead at work as I find I can’t do either role effectively during busy times. But yeah, it can be done. I find being super organized helps heaps. Like Scone said, you feel like your baby has done some growing up in the 7 hours + that you were at work, but you can make up for it. Plan well, come home and give her bath, cuddles, storytime and then put to bed. I’ve had some special me and Willa moments since I started working when I come home.
Scone - You’re doing what you think is best for your baby by delaying solids until 6mnths. No one knows Jensen better than you. I have coped flak for the exact opposite as I tried some Farex on Willa when she was 18 weeks old, but technically 4 o only calender months. We have no allergies or major intolerences in both sides of the family and she was showing what I assumed to be classic signs, so we gave it a go and I had to hold back a little because she was over enthusiastic, if anything. Ouch about the bruised butt, but lol to your man at trying to lighten the moment.
Ali- Good to hear the ankle is better and congrats on the massive weight loss! That really is great! Willa ain’t got no teeth either. No sign if teeth-to-come as well. We’re wondering if its gonna be scary when they do show. I hope Em does settle for you soon. I had no idea babies could be so lactose intolerant that you need dairy free rusls even. Takes a tough mummy to see through what you have. She’s come a long way, though. Don’t forget that.
Molly - Ella is clever to pull herself along the floor. Willa sits, rolls both ways and will do crab style movements on her tummy but the poor kid doesn’t seem to budge one inch forward. Frustrates her to no end.
Liz – Welcome! Congrats on bfeeding successfully until now. I went to 14 weeks with my Willa with the intent to keep it up when I went back to work but things didn’t go to plan. Now happily ff. Colic can be such a trial eh> I'm glad Alyssa is nearly over it.
We're all going well here. Willa's ringworm though seems to be spreading around her neck. The stuff on her face is pretty much gone. We're using two different creams. Bought a portacot over the weekend as we got tired of arranging pillows behind her everytime she decides to throw herself backwards when sitting. She's been playing happily in it now and when she does fall backwards, no dramas. Did a casual weight check at the pharmacy. Coming in at 8.2 kg now. No idea about height but her feet are hanging waaaay off the bouncer so I'm guessing a bit past 70cm. The chubs is all in her thighs. She's got two isosceles triangles for legs hehehe.
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