Babies Born December 2006 #7

**chon** · January 11th, 2008, 07:25 AM

My doctor said they should know 3 definite words at 12 months. I'm not going to worry myself too much now because the more I talk to other mums (such as yourself Amy) it seems to be a similar problem. She will start copying words better soon.

Wow, thats a decent size bub!! My Maya was only 2.7kg.

**LotusFlower** · January 11th, 2008, 04:27 PM

Hey girls sorry I've been mia. We're renovating, don't even get me started!
Welcome Jessica!
FWIW chon, the nurse also said 2-3 words but she said "da da da" etc counts even if it's not in context.
Save me from myself I have SUCH bad baby fever right now! My friends just had a little boy 2 weeks ago, a work colleague is due in 3 weeks and another told me she was pregnant today. I'm craving another tiny newborn!
Which is completely unrealistic as Noah's NEVER slept through the night even once! And I was lazy and let my health insurance lapse s I'm not covered for obstetrics until Dec.

**Snacks** · January 11th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Yeah, Chon, that's what I said too! Natalie was only 3.5 and that felt pretty darn big

LOL, Lauren, it is inevitable!!! Are you still bfeeding Noah? I only ask because when we stopped a couple of months ago I started to get clucky, and became marginally more interested in DTD

I think my bfeeding hormones are good psychological contraception! I have another friend who's bub is due in Jan, then one due in March, then two mum's group mums due in July, then another MG mum due September... Plus of course the girls on here! Talk about peer pressure!

**Charly's mum** · January 12th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Cannot beleive I am on here again this week.

Yet to have the 1 year check up for Charly, really don't want to deal with the nurse saying has she had her 1 year needles. As I will not be have them until she is at least 18 months and have let the doctor know.

Charly has a few words bye and hello, daddy and mum. The rest of the time it is grunts to get what she wants, is starting to make different sounds and having conversation in her own language LOL.

I know what you mean about the baby (MG and Swimming mums are), I would really love to be PG, then I have days where I wonder if I could keep up with Charly if I was. But would so love to have a boy, although still haven't pick a boy's name LOL.

Charly has a couple of books that I need to read at least 5 times a day, and is starting to love her stuffed toys giving them lots of cuddles so cute.

Amy good luck with the job hunting, it can be very frustrating. I have to try and find a position as they want my job to go back to full time and in the city. Have until June to work something out, at the moment not to worried frankly need a change and if I have to look outside the company so be it.

Gez don't our baby's/toddlers look so grown up, Noah looks so cute in the Santa hat.

**Zee** · January 12th, 2008, 11:41 AM

Hello all,

Sorry I have been MIA, house hunting & havnt been feeling all that good.

I dunno how many words they are meant to say, but Laila says about 8-9 words.. prob only because both DH & I are chatter boxes,lol.

Laila was 3.16Kgs and I thought she was huge PMSL.. I wonder what this bub will be?

**Snacks** · January 12th, 2008, 03:36 PM

Oooh, yes Charly'smum, the cuddles are so gorgeous, aren't they? Natty leans in and presses her mouth against me for a kiss on my request now, provided she's feeling generous! Otherwise my request is ignored.
Shame about your job.

GL for your jobhunting too. Thanks for the well-wishes. TBH, I have been feeling really discouraged - as though the only thing I'm qualified to do these days is be at home with Natty. Now, I realise being a SAHM is a tough gig, and if it were what I wanted to do full time I'd be completely chuffed. But I NEED to get out of here, and not even being able to get to interview stage with anyone has been so difficult. Finally I have an interview on Monday arvo though. It is a bit further from home than I would've liked, but I'm so not being fussy these days!
So sorry you're not feeling well, Linz. Are you moving again? I thought you did not so long ago... What a pain of a thing to have to do while your pg. Ah well, hope you find something quickly and are feeling better soon.

**Zee** · January 12th, 2008, 05:15 PM

We are thinking about it, need something bigger!!!

GL with the job interview!!

**chon** · January 12th, 2008, 05:36 PM

Oh boy, house hunting again Linz! Hope it goes well, least its not an immediate rush or anything, good luck.

Charlysmum; I hear you on the books thing, I am a little tired of reading Mayas books over and over again, shes got a real little library now as I keep buying new books when I go out as I'm sick of the old ones...LOL!

Well Maya finally siad MUM nice and clearly today...phewww, was sick of being called Dad, although when we are out shopping if a man is nearby she calls them Dad.....tad embarrassing

She also has a Sesame Street alphabet DVD that she watches once a day and yesterday she was repeating the Letter J when they said it and she mumbles something when they repeat the ABC bit. Its like overnight she is finally getting the words thing, just after I am winging to you guys about it

Walking around quite a bit in the last couple of days too, I clap and say good girl every time she attempts a good walk.

Good luck on Monday Amy, if you find it a bit far then you can always keep looking for another job closer but at least you will be working.

Take it easy everyone!

**Zee** · January 12th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Thats fantastic news Chon, well done maya!!!

We have been here for 7 months, but its only 3 bedroom so the spare room/computer room will have to go to fit bubs in so if we can get a 4 bed it would be much better. Also its a duplex so im sick of climbing stairs,lol.

**Snacks** · January 13th, 2008, 04:51 AM

Thanks guys. Am a bit nervous about the interview - like... What will I wear?!? (LOL, as if I have much of a choice - hardly any of my work clothes still fit me.)

although when we are out shopping if a man is nearby she calls them Dad.....tad embarrassing

How gorgeous!
I see what you mean, Linz. I think I'd like to be in a bigger place when our next babe arrives too.

**Shezabelle** · January 13th, 2008, 06:29 PM

HI everyone. Goodluck with the interview Amy.. what do you do?
I decided yesterday that I am only going to do 11 more weeks at work then mat leave. I was planning to work longer but think that's a bit nuts!!
Issy says a few words like Mum and dad and NO!! And ta. She scratched herself in the car today with an Elmo doll it looks like she has been in a fight with a kitten!! The scratch goes from her nose to her ear!!!
Hope everyone is well.

**Snacks** · January 14th, 2008, 05:26 AM

Hey Shez. I have just been looking for administration work, two days/week, not too far from home. I had thought admin work would be abundant, but in fitting with those requirements, there's not too much around. Thanks for the goodluck thoughts.
How exciting that you've only got 11 more weeks at work!
Poor Issy re the scratch

What's on that Elmo doll that she can scratch herself on? Far out, you'd think a kid's toy would be pretty safe, wouldn't you?!
LOL at Issy saying, 'NO'. I'm surprised Natty hasn't picked it up yet - it feels like we're always saying no to her. DH leaves all his crap lying around and then gets cross when she plays with it

I think she might be saying, 'who's that?' that comes out like 'hussat?' when she points to photos (we have a lot around, especially on the fridge) and to toys. I say it a lot when we look at photos, then answer, 'that's mum' or that's dad' or 'that's Natty', but she hasn't picked any of those up yet. I think she probably says it because that's what you say when you point... Kind of like when she used to say 'bye' because that's what you say when you wave

**Zee** · January 14th, 2008, 08:57 PM

How did the interview go Amy?? Way to go Natalie!!!!

Shez- I dunno how your doing it, I have been so tired that I dont think id be able to work,lol. Poor Issy!!

**Snacks** · January 15th, 2008, 05:44 AM

Thanks Linz, it was really positive. They are going to call me back today or tomorrow (after they have finished with the other applicants) and will bring me in to meet the guys I'll be working with/for (it was a recruitment company interview for a specific job - a small business in their building, guys they know very well).

I hope they call today... trying not to get my hopes up too much though.

**Shezabelle** · January 15th, 2008, 09:35 AM

I hope it all goes your way Amy.. Sounds promising.
I am very tired Linz but unfortunately DH and I are too good at spending money!!!

**Zee** · January 15th, 2008, 06:02 PM

Amy- Thats great, I hope they called you.

Shez- Hehehe yeah well when this bubs is a few months old I will be going back to work aswell, even though id like to spend the 1st yr home with it.

**Snacks** · January 15th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Thanks girls... They called

I'm going in again on Thursday arvo to meet the guys. Provided that all goes well, it sounds like I'm in! Hooray!
Ah, both you girls are unreal for looking after your wee ones while you're pg - that's woman power for you!