So glad Maya doesn't seem botherd by her teeth Chantal! I've found one thing that helps is filling up the teats of some dummys with water and freezing them. When he sucks on them, they only stay frozen for a few minutes but they seem to take the edge off (read: he goes from rancid to bareable).
Amy I wouldn't worry about no teeth yet! A blessing I'd say! I read somewhere that the longer they're in the gums the stronger the enamel becomes which has got to be a good thing imo! I know a 16 month old who JUST got his first tooth this month!
I also feel your pain re: sleeping! For the past week Noah (aka the child who never naps for longer than 30 minutes at a time, EVER!) has been having at least 1 x 1hour+ nap a day! It's freakin fantastic! But at the same time I don't know what to do with myself. On the other hand his night waking have become even more unbearable. He ends up in bed with us every night! I try to leave him in his cot as long as I can, sometimes that's on the 5th wake up, others it's the 1st, just depends how tired I am on that particular night. I've heard great things about a particular sleep book, so I've bought myself a copy off eBay. I'll let you all know how I find it. I like the idea that it's flexible around you and your baby. It seems to be a nice balance between cio (which I just can't do) and having them cosleep until they're 21. No rules like "you must not pick up your hysterical, breath holding child no matter what". It encourages you to trust your instincts and do what works for you and your baby.
The friend that recommended it had her 13 month old sleeping through the night in 4 days! I'm not even aiming for sleeping through the night yet, just want to get back to the 1 or 2 wakeups which was working so well for us for months there!
Noah also still screams bloody murder if his dad tries to hold him which is EXTREMELY frustrating I can't even tell you! The second he gets handed back to me he's all smiles and laughs. Great.
This tummy time thing is not working. He just works himself up and completely spazzes out. Combine that with his runny nose (thanks to those darn teeth) and it just results in an hysterical, snot covered, gagging little guy.
I have noticed though that he's trying so hard to pull himself up on everything, so maybe he's just going to be like his aunty and never crawl. (I hope not though, she was walking full time at 10 months! No thank you very much!)
Anyway I'll conclude my novel here, so for the mammoth post! If you got this far I applaud you!
PC Charly is the same when I get her to sleep need to holder her forever before it is safe to put her in the cot. Been trying to get her to sleep without BF near impossible and usually only a short sleep.
Going to go to mum tomorrow and leave Charly for an hour to see how she goes, need to start preparing for going to work so she doesn't stress to much on the first day. Think i'm going to take it harder then Charly, bit like the first day at school.
Charly is only interested in solids if they come off Mum or Dad plate so I need to make sure I have something she can eat on my plate. Also prefers finger food.
LotusFlower let us know how the sleep book works, think I may need one for Charly. Have to get her sleeping without BF at least during the day.
LOL, Linz, yeah send some of Laila's toothy vibes this way
Thanks re: the avatar. LOL it soooo doesn't look like me, but I reckon she's pretty hot! That dinner sounds good - I hadn't thought of offering bok choy. Natalie's harder to feed up on the veges... She likes fruit and rice-cereal tho, so breakfast is easy at least, LOL.
Oh, gee I can winge, can't I? LOL, I have to keep things in perspective. You are right, Jo. It's not forever. I am lucky that I can have a nap in the morning if I need to catch up a bit - Natalie is good to me atm during the day, sleeping for 1.5-2 hours in both morning and afternoon most days.
Lauren, I heard that about the teeth being stronger if they come later too... Interesting theory - I hope it is true. My teeth are not great, they are pretty strong and I didn't have to have braces, but I've got fillings, even had them as a child. I think that sort of thing is genetic, (although obviously hygene plays a big part) so I'm going to have to be super careful with Natty's pegs when they do come. LOL, everyone says not to be in a hurry for them to get teeth, or to get mobile... It's just hard not to anticipate these exciting things with your first baby!
Jo, has Angel had a go at the booby yet?
Lauren, is it the NCSS? I've heard that's a good book... I was thinking of looking into it.
Same here with tummy time, only not quite so dramatic, LOL! Natalie just hates being on her tummy and as soon as I roll her onto it, she uses her momentum to roll straight back onto her back, LOL. So she can roll, but only one way and only when she *has* to LOL. She's lazy like her mummy
Charlysmum, good idea about taking Charly to your mum's for a while to get her used to it... Might try that myself - it'd be a great excuse to go out and get a massage or catch a movie or something! Also, I wonder if it'd be worth getting your mum to try to settle Charly to sleep? Perhaps if she can't smell you she might go down ok without the boob? Just a thought, hey.
Chantal, what is your gorgeous up to atm?
Where are you, Liz? Are you and Dylan ok?
Thanks for asking Amy, mischievous Maya is getting into EVERYTHING its driving DP and I crazy. We are constantly picking her up and placing her in a 'safe zone' as she always wants to go under the computer desk. I went to make myself some breakfast this morning and after a minute went to check in the lounge and she had crawled to the next room and was sitting up! So she can finally crawl then sit up by herself.
The 'Whiny' (sp?) sound is sending me a bit batty too, the top tooth is coming down very slowely and when she crawls she whines along the way........(wheres my panadol......)
Just wondering, what sort of finger food is safe for them now, I am so scared of maya choking on a 'bit' of something so have been only giving her rusks???
Hmmm, Natalie's not ready for it yet cause she was a slow starter. I'd be inclined to watch a baby as young as ours closely if they're given finger food. (I think the recommendation is from 9 months?)
I've been told good first finger foods are cooked carrot, a banana, segment of orange or mandarin, piece of melon or mango or something.
I was just wondering because CharlysMum mentioned finger food and I thought maybe its around the right time. I think I will wait a bit longer with Maya as she is more likely to rub it into the carpet at the moment
Oh my gosh she is an active little girl today!! She won't let me put a nappy on without trying to turn over onto her side or tummy I'm so scared she is going to tip over the edge of the change table that I have to re-dress her on the bed.
She won't keep her socks on and when I try to feed her solids she waves her arms up and down or grabs her feet and kicks them around...................fun day today
Oh and thought I would add that I see another tooth coming through down the bottom!! Gee when they come they come in fast, I was hoping she would be slower in this department as the later they are the easier it is for them, not so painful, apparently.
Last edited by chon; August 1st, 2007 at 04:08 PM.
i am still around, currently visiting my in laws in sydney, so hard to get on to a computer at the moment, so am a litle behind in this thread...
linz, i am sorry to hear about the stupid hubby, but i understand i have been there as well, within the first year of my marriage, i will read your story properlly later, just wanted to say,, big hugs to you...
well, we are well, dylan weighs about 8.9kgs at the moment and we are about 7 and a bit mnths old, we still only roll from front to back, but are currently doing superman impressions, hands out to the side and legs going wild but no movement,, we have been sitting for a week or so, and love our new jolly jumper.... teething... i think so , we have drool, and red cheeks on occation, but is very cranky and really chewing on things now... and yanking at one ear..
Charly only seems to want finger food during the day, I have giving her cruskits cut down to size as they just melt away, also orange and thin slices of cheese (grated) going to try baby carrots. Might also try some Avocado on the cruskits. I have got a mesh thing I can put some apple in and she just chomp away. In the afternoon she likes to feed herself so place the spoon in front and she graps it puts it in her month, a little messy but atleast she is eating. Also will eat anything I am eating. Loves porridge with fruit in the morning but has to be the jar, tried making some myself and hated it. Also will have fruit with custard.
The time with Granma went well, it was only and 1.5 hours but she was good. We do it again next week and make it a bit longer. I stop to see a freind at work on the way, she is working where I would love to work as it is half way between home and mum. My current boss knows I am trying to get a transfer out there, so took they opportunity to talk face to face with the boss there and sound promising to be able to work part time there
Thanks for that!! The cruskit idea sounds good, might try that.
Glad the little stay went well. My work rang today asking if I can do a couple of days in the office as the receptionist wants two days off.............9-5...yikes!
SO I rang the in-laws and asked them if they wanted to look after Maya for the whole day on Friday 10th and they have agreed. I only feel comfortable doing one day, don't really want to commit to two days. I don't think my Mum could handle Maya for that long, but with my in-laws they are both semi-retired so are both home.
congrats on PM Amy!! You sexy thing you LOL!!
I'm a bit lost today with you all, I have booked Dylan a flight home (thank god) So I haven't been on much today.
It'll be a bit scary probably, Chantal, but you'll be great! Then you'll appreciate spending time with Maya all the more
Oo, Charlysmum - I hope you get some work there - that sounds perfect!
LOL, thanks Jo - I am sexy, aren't I?!? Woohoo about Dylan! Must be great to have an actual day to count down to!
Of course you are Amy!! I look exactly like my avi too .
Do any of you have trouble with your babies only eating the same food?
Angel will only eat pumpkin & sweetcorn, & nothing else. She wont even eat anything I make for her (doesn't say much for my cooking!!!!!) we tried her on that one first & now that's it! Apart from what she may nibble of our plates & toast & stuff, but if it comes in a bowl it's that or nothing.
Re lactating, has it a I've got the milk but Angel refuses to latch on, hopefully I can get enough going to just give her EBM.
LOL, I was talking with SIL about meeting BB people IRL, and how you're really surprised by what they look like... Its because of the avs! You sort of expect everyone to have flawless hair and massive boobs! The Sydney folk are going to get a surprise when they see me on the 11th August!
Ah, the food. I do struggle getting Natalie to eat veges - she particularly likes fruit. Yesterday she had a great eating day, but less milk feeds. I don't reckon that's a good thing... Anyway, IKWYM about preferring the jars! When we went away, I bought jarred pears to go with her cereal in the mornings, and she wolfed it down. When we got home, we went back to my poached pears and nup. Don't like those
Aw bummer about Angel not wanting to have a go at the boob. Here's congratulations to you though, Jo! Happy pumping, I guess - whatever she gets is good, hey.
I'm a bit depressed this morning. Natalie did some good sleeping last night, but I let her do some crying Of course she is as lovely as usual this morning, but I feel a bit like I've let her down.
amy, dont worry about the crying i did that last night too, but they dont remember and love you anyway, i figure a little bit of crying is fine, and he might learn that if he crys mummy doesnt always come running and migh learn to self settle... i actually had a great sleep last night after the crying, after two nights of multiple waking and waking screaming
storm, my bubs was only eating vegs, but now had started to eat fruit as well, we have started to make lumpy food, which is going down ok, he is leaning to chew.. he forgets sometimes to chew but were getting there, he still hasnt worked out the rusks, but we have the net thingy as well and he loves watermelon, apple and cantelope in there
liz
Well I was typing a reply and Charly is on the floor beside me a reset the computer, so will start again.
Really hoping I get the job the guy seemed really positive and was joking with the my freind about if anything would get done or would we gossip all day, and having to move one of the guys out of the way.
Charly is a very fussy eater, that way I start the finger food as it seems like the only way she will eat. Loves to eat food from mum or dad plate, so may be starting to eat health.
Don't worry about the crying, in the middle of the night I let Charly cry a little for 5 to 10 minutes when it is short bursts, and she put herself to slept majority of the time. Depends on the type of crying, I did it by accident the first time detoured to bathroom and when I came out she was asleep.
Funny the other night she had been waking every hour at 10 tried to put her to sleep with out BF but kept waking after a 10 - 15 minutes. So I at 11.30 gave her a talking to before feeding her telling her mummy need a good sleep and she would not be getting BF until at least 5am. Will once she was asleep didn't hear anything until 5am and she woke and put herself back to sleep until 7.30. Just wish I could remember what voice I used, because it hasn't worked the last couple of nights.
Thanks Jo, LOL, yes, she seems to still love me today
Good that you got a better sleep, Liz. That must be a relief. I actually had a 1.5hour nap this morning and I feel like a new woman!
I've gotta get one of these net things you guys are talking about... Where do you get them?
LOL Charly's a cheeky one. Sounds positive about the job, then Charly'smum! That's great.
Seems some of the sleeping is getting better, good to hear.
I was wondering what these food net thingys are too???? I'm going to the shops tomorrow so would like to get one.
Went to the supermarket today and put Maya in the front of the trolley, sitting up for the first time!!! So cute and growing up so fast, she was really good and enjoyed it.
its driving DP and I crazy. We are constantly picking her up and placing her in a 'safe zone' as she always wants to go under the computer desk. I went to make myself some breakfast this morning and after a minute went to check in the lounge and she had crawled to the next room and was sitting up! So she can finally crawl then sit up by herself.
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(doesn't say much for my cooking!!!!!) we tried her on that one first & now that's it! Apart from what she may nibble of our plates & toast & stuff, but if it comes in a bowl it's that or nothing.
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