Thats wonderful Storm. I wish you happy family vibes and strength for the weeks ahead
Thats great news about Charly! Hope she keeps up a firm routine for you.
Hi Amy, good to see you back and that you had a good little holiday. Sorry to hear about the sleeping though.
Well Mayas little butt is finally looking better, I got the Bepanthen Antiseptic lotion (white tube) Its fantastic, started working almost immediately. She had one blister sore which had broken the skin and that has completely healed!!! I am so wrapped!! I really hated seeing her poor little bum looking so red and sore.
Her crawling is starting to get more adventurous, she has ventured to our bedroom and tried to enter the kitchen so we have to get a little gate for there as I really don't want her on the slate, her poor little knees are getting dry and the skin is starting to 'harden', not sure if thats the right word, the Jurlique cream is working well for that.
Chon - glad the Benpathan worked, sounds like it was getting horrible.
Sleeping through was a one off, but the sleeps are getting longer between. She must of been moving a lot that day.
PC - was just about to post in the other thread and thought I would check here first, very tough place your in right now you are doing a wonderful job. So easy these days to give up at the first major problem. I'm not sure how I would react, diffently 'freak out' and not sure how long that would last, before sanity returned. Think the counselling will help find the underlying problem/reason and ways to resolve things; your marriage will be stronger than ever.:hugs: So much I wish I could put into words, we are all here if you need a shoulder.
Brilliant news, Jo, about Dylan. All the best for his return - I imagine it'll be a weird but really wonderful time for you all. And again, great about the re-lactation - you're amazing!
Thanks girls for the birthday wishes LOL. Can't believe the baby of the group is 7 months old already! Which means everyone else is even older!!! Crazy how quickly time flies.
Chantal, glad Maya's rash has cleared up well. Sounds like she is getting very adventurous! We have stacks of stairs in our place, so I'm going to have to buy so many jolly gates!
Linz, I did see your other thread and I really don't know what to say. It seems things are just really awful for you atm. I really do pray that things turn around for you soon, that life gets better. And for you and Tim, I hope that you guys can resolve things somehow... and that however resolution comes, that you will eventually feel at peace with it.
Cool about Laila - I'm sure she'll work out how to get where she wants to go soon!
That's great that Charly is getting sleepier Charlysmum. Must be a relief for you.
Natalie is starting to communicate so much better these days... She is frightened by things (loud noises mostly) and she cries differently when that happens. Also, I can really tell now if she is hurt - there's a different cry for that too. And of course there's the laughing too - she's got a new smile that she uses sometimes and she scrunches up her nose as if to say, 'oh, how cute!' Its just lovely.
Wow guys, I've missed alot!
Congrats about Dylan Jo!
Happy 7 months Natalie!
I'm so sorry Linz! I don't know what to say other than
Sounds like Maya's keeping you on your feet there Chantal! Glad her rash is clearing up!
Noah had his 8 month check on Tuesday.
The porker weighed 9.6kg and was 74cm long.
The nurse wants to see us back at 10 months for an additional check as she's concerned that Noah's not moving, so of course now I'm paranoid something's wrong!
I'm supposed to have him doing tummy time for between 1 and 2 hours a day, at the moment it's more like 5-10 minutes! She did say she think he's just stubborn and knows that if he cries I'll just give him what he wants.... I didn't really think 8 months (well 7 1/2 at his check really) was late for not crawling or anything, I think it was more because he doesn't roll either. I tried to explain to her that he CAN roll if he wants to but he's more likely to scream until I pick him up.
I don't think that it helps that my best friends nephew who's 3 weeks younger than Noah is crawling around like a champ and just started pulling himself up on things. I kinda feel like it's my fault for not giving him enough tummy time and always giving him what he wants when he squwaks.... Oh I don't know.
Also doesn't help that he's got a cold at the moment so as soon as I put him on his tummy snot starts running down his face and he's screaming and coughing and choking.
Aw Lauren, I can't chastise you as I have felt exactly as you do... "Maybe she will roll if I just don't attend to her so quickly... If I just... If I just..." yada yada.
But anyway, here goes. It's not your fault, matey!!! Noah will move in his own time! For goodness' sake, MCHNs can be melodramatic. And gees, are we really going to leave them on their tummies screaming their little hearts out for 1-2 hours a day? I'd like to see them have the heart to do that!
Natalie only rolls from her tummy to her back - I figure because she hates her tummy, LOL. I have never seen her roll from back to tummy (without my help).
One of the girls at my mum's group said, 'They will all be walking and talking by the time they get to school anyway, so why panic?' LOL, a little relaxed perhaps, but put things into perspective for me
Cannot believe it for the first time in a very long time Charly is now asleep in her cot during the day, lets hope it for aleast an hour.
Noah is going well, don't worry Charly was the same.
Charly hated tummy time as well, think it was 6 month check up nurse said most of her time should be on her tummy .... Yer right your not there for the crying, so I ignored her. The nurse at the 7 month said give a couple of minutes then put on back as it is very tiring, being on the tummy is hard work for them just increase the time.
This nurse also suggest to get her to roll from tummy to back place on big bed and make a game of you rolling her from one end to the other, just use the legs to roll and her upper body and head will look after themselfs. Charly got the hang of it over a few days and now is doing it all the time and cannot get her off her tummy. Now just waiting for the crawling to start, gets on her hands and knees and wiggles back and forward.
I am sure in the next few months we will all be saying what they have been getting into.
I cannot believe she has 8 teeth already, and pulling herself up big cheer for Laila.
I think they are going to start finding there voices very soon to let us know what they want. A lady in my mother group said she had her first trantrum the other day saying she couldn't deny it was a trantrum... something to look forward to.
Good grief! Laila is on fire with the teething
Yes, Natalie chucks tanties too - the other day she was eating the tag off her cousin's beanie kid toy. I asked my SIL to take it off her, because I know beanie kids are collectors items, and assumed my neice would want the tag intact. Well, when SIL took it away, she arched her back and squealed, then she gave it back and Natalie went straight back to quietly chomping on it! Little bugger!
She has started speaking in sort of sentences... Little gabbles that stretch on for longer than before. Its very cute. Also, during our rolling time on the floor today, EVERY time I rolled her onto her tummy, she rolled herself back over again straight away This went on for no less than 5 mins, and I tried to keep being playful even though I was getting quite frustrated, and then she got poopy with me, so I stopped. Honestly, this girl is stubborn!
Wow, about Laila's teeth!! Poor her though with all that gum breaking...OUCH!
I noticed this morning one of Maya's top teeth is breaking through, looks like it would hurt, I think tomorrow she will be feeling it more so I will have the bonjella ready
concerning Tantrums......Maya has one if I take something away she is enjoying, I suppose its more of a protest cry though but she will get quite upset if we walk away from her and she wants us back, she will even scream, which is horrible. Its hard to know how to act as we don't want her doing this whenever she wants us. Seriously, parenting is the hardest job on earth! but we love it of course!
Maybe I'm in denial about Charly Tantrums ... must of the time she plays happy and we try and pick her up before she gets bored or stuck, not always but hoping she realised crying is not the only time we will pick her up plus we just want to lol. Haven't had any arching of back and screaming yet, .... she does do it if I try and put her to sleep without the boob. Think that is really the only time she makes a big fuss, try not to give in to her because it will only make it tougher her next time I try.
10 teeth WOW Charly still has no teeth, they sure are taking there time considering she had swollen gums at 4 months.
Chantal, IKWYM about the separation anxiety cry. You are right, parenting is hard!
Charlysmum, great that Charly is so happy! That's excellent. In regards to sleeping and settling, I find it so hard when Natalie doesn't settle easily. I think for me that's more exhausting than only getting a couple of hours sleep in a row at night... I can cope fine with that if she settles easily and without a fuss. Hoping it improves for you - stay strong
I still haven't caught up with you all, so I am just gonna start from here.
I feel really terrible for only poping in here & there, I feel like I'm doing the wrong thing by Angel,lol, how dumb is that?
Her chest infection is 70% better & the vasso on her bum has stopped any kind of nappy rash from the AB. She has decided that she no longer needs to be cuddled to sleep, which is really a big deal to me I loved my cuddles!!And she is doing great, weighs 9+kgs now & hopefully she can have her 6 month needles next week,
Will pop back in the morning promise
Funny, because sometimes I would wish Angel would do that & now she does I don't want her too.
Yep, I'm so relived he is coming home, he's had a hard time lately.
Oh I hope so. It's really hard to deal with & whilst I have missed him heaps, it's been more relaxing while he has been away. No worrying what he's up too!!
Sorry to hear the hard time your having lately Linz and with Laila's teething on top of it all. It is a stressful time for them and we do have to be patient, as the pain they are going through is quite bad for them.
Maya's top tooth is still just poking out, I can only see a little bit of white as the gum is a little swollen around the tooth, it looks so sore. She just amazes me with the way she is handling it. She will have a bright red cheek that is warm to the touch, and be smiling and gabbing away, but she does have her bad times and I try to get the bonjello on it, but she doesnt make that easy I really feel for her.
Storm, so good to hear things are moving along for you and Angels getting better.
Yay that Angel is better, Jo. All the best with Dylan. While I haven't experienced anything like it, I do understand what you mean about it having been 'easier' in a way. I really hope you guys can sort things out, and that this life lesson has mellowed him a little...
Linz so sorry things are crappy for you atm. Hoping you feel better soon - stuff with Laila would be much easier to cope with if you're well, I'm sure...
Chantal, Maya sounds delightful! Imagine having a sore tooth and red face and just chatting away happily! Hope it comes through quickly and she gets it over with.
Still no sign of teeth here. I wonder if she has any, LOL. Natalie doesn't want to be rocked, held or patted to sleep anymore either. It is good sometimes because she will now put herself to sleep during the day and at bedtime, which is *much* nicer than before - she used to cry and cry and cry and I'd be at a loss as to what to do for her. Now, she either grizzles for a minute, or talks a bit, or just sighs and falls asleep.
However. Nighttimes have gotten worse around here, if that's possible! Yesterday she had two lovely day sleeps, so I set myself up by thinking we'd have a good night. (I consider 3-hourly wakings to be a good night now.) Nope. And now because she doesn't want to be cuddled, its booby or nothing. Gees, I hope she grows out of this soon.
Oh Amy, things will get better. I know how hard it is from when the big 3 were babies, argh never got a good nights sleep for about 4 years!!! She'll get there.
Poor Maya, Chantal, but yay for her being so happy through it all, Angel often has bright red hot cheeks too! Hope the tooth comes through properly soon.
Linz, how are you this morning? Hope you are feeling better.
I really hated seeing her poor little bum looking so red and sore.
This went on for no less than 5 mins, and I tried to keep being playful even though I was getting quite frustrated, and then she got poopy with me, so I stopped. Honestly, this girl is stubborn!
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