Time to catch up...

Georgi how did you go visiting family friends? It sounded like a great get together. How's Eden's night sleeps going? I don't think i've ever had more than 5 hours over night. The last few nights Harper has gone down really easily for the night and slept for the 5ish hour mark but then after that she's waking every couple of hours. I'm thinking it's a mixture of tiredness and loving being i her own bed but then also being used to having me there for all the feeds she wants as i had her in bed with me a lot while we were camping so as to not disturb anyone. I'll give it some time and see how the nights pan out. Hope all goes well with the baptisim. Will keep an eye out for photos.

Kaz sounds like you guys had a really busy weekend. Did Pip enjoy his big days?? Poor Aidan talks about his birthdays been and gone and ones to come 'tomorrow' all the time, a year is such a long time for the little ones. I hope you feel somewhat settled into the work routine now. How are the renos going?

Charlotte has Hannah settled a little for you? Have you been able to increase her zantac does and has it made a difference? We've increased Harper's dose twice since she started taking it at 7 weeks, i've noticed the signs each time and was quick to get on top of it so we didn't have to go backwards at all.

Cathie i saw the holiday photos on fb. Looks like it was great and the kids loved it. Even Charlie boy with that big grin on his face

Crumpet i hope you are feeling positive with the steps being made. Things got all a little too much for me with some family issues just before i had DS2, i ended up having some counseling and i definately benifited from it. I hope you get to where you want to be in time. How's the busy week going with DD? I hope it's a good one for you

PP sounds like you had a great day being with your family for your bday. Loved the swimming video. Glad you're feeling better also

MadB hope all is good with you guys. Any change on the sleep side of things? Sounds like she just loves to be curled up with her mumma

Jules sounds like you've had a great week, i love hearing you talk about your SIL so fondly. I had what i thought was a pretty good relationship with my brothers partner but it changed, she's hurt me a fair bit and i don't think it could ever be the same again. You guys are so lucky. How's your gorgeous little man?

Did i get everyone? I hope so there's quite a few of us.

I feel like i'm pretty much settled back in, i washed while we were away a few times but it didn't seem to make a difference to the pile i had when we got home. Merimbula was great, so beautifula and relaxing and we'll definately be going back. A great caravan park for the kids. Harper loved camping and was an angel. The drive there was much better than i expected but the drive home was a challenge. All good though it's all to be expected. She slept pretty well, lots of cat naps during the day and the nights were fine but i had her with me a fair bit just so we wouldn't disturb anyone. Would do it again as soon as we get the chance.

Harper is almost 5 months now and she's great. Chubbed up a bit, possibly from all those night feeds But she's perfect. She's had some rosey cheeks but i haven't really had a look in her mouth for any teeth movement, she enjoys chewing on toys now though. She's self settling really well and is almost easier than the boys when they are moody which is quite a bit lately as they are still quite tired from our holiday.

All is good with me, i'm probably one of those who you see and think, how on earth can she look like that with a 5 month old I'm not flab free by any means but i think it's just me. I'm sure my time will come later in life. I have absolutely no time for exercise though so if it wasn't for my body being like it is it could be completely different. I had a dr appt yesterday with a little bit of an embarrassing questions for him. Was going to mention it to you guys but was a bit embarrassed again. I had soreish itching bb's and nipples and didn't know what it was. There was no whiteness to them so thrush (which was the only thing i could think of being a problem) was out of the question. Anyway i think it's dermatitis on my bb's The cream i was given has definatley taken the irritation out of it. Gosh the things we have to go through.

Had some sad new this week. The girlfriend of mine who was pregnant with their first has miscarried. We are very close but she lives overseas, i wish i could give her a big hug but it's obviously out of the question. I've never had any experience with this or known someone close to me who has. I'm absolutely devistated for them. Nature can be cruel sometimes.

So it's a long but but i think i'll be able to slip back in now and be up to date with everyone. Hope you're all well and having a good week girls