Babies Born December 2007 #22

:help:Ok everyone, I need some muchly needed Advise, opinions, anything......! :help:


:confused: OK, I have just found a job add that I am VERY keen on. Not garrenteeing ill get it but I would love some advice from those of you back/going to work and childcare..
I emailed my resume just cos I was so excited when i saw it, Its specialising in paediatrics and its sort of close to home (13mins) and also in a hospital 2mins from me where i have previously worked before...- Great money too!

:confused: I have a huge passion for my nursing and lately been craving going back, yet I will be heart broken to be away from Ash.
Mum looked after Ash for the very first time for 2 hours yesterday whilst I had my doctors apt and besides i almost didnt know what to do with myself lol he was perfectly fine with mum. - The position is 4 days a week, but mum said she will do one on her day off, so that leaves 3.

SO, my dilemma is,
1) How do i know when Ash is ready for childcare?
2) How do you pick a great day care, and most importantly - do they tell you ur baby is upset i think you should come get them!!
3) How an earth do you do it??? start one day a week then slowly do more??
4) Does this mean Ash must be fully weaned? And he should have cows milk now as a calcium substitute??

:confused: Also am I being selfish because ive been given the chance by mum to live here just paying very cheap board, so i can be a stay at home mum, and i should be using that to be with Ash as long as I can........!

:confused: I so dont know what the right thing is. I know lots of mummys have to go back to work, some very early.. but i have never had a child in care so i dont know how they react to it or if ill regrett it. I guess I can always try it and quit if its too much. At least i have that flexability being at home with mum, but i need to get back out working again, i feel like a leech on mum!

:confused: Am i gonna miss all the exciting things Ash will do cos hes with someone else, and will his needs be filled? And i cant take him to gymbaroo and mother group!! I can still do swimming on weekends i guess. ...... aaaaahhhhh :wall:

I think the biggest fear is him being upset and them not telling me or them being mean to him!! - How is a mother supposed to feel comforted leaving there baby with a stranger who also has 4-5 other kids to watch at the same time!

Would love to hear oppinions and other people experiences!! Sorry for the BIG me post.

Buzzie i have to be super quick but will BBL- to answer one q for you my DD1's DC ALWAYS call me if she is upset and i go and get her. It sometimes frustrates me as by the time i get there she is ok but its nice to know they let me know. Also i can pop in or ring at any time to check on her. TBH i think they call me so much as she has chronic asthma and i think they worry she will get so upset and give herself an attack.

My 2nd point is you can always do it if you get the job and if things dont work out you can always leave iykwim. At least then you know you've tried and weather or not working is for you right now. I personally am lucky in the fact that DH has my girls when i work and DD1 only goes to care 1 day a week to give me a break and Molly some 1 on 1 time with me.

HTH a little

:cheer: Happy 1st Birthday Olivia,hope you have a very special day,cutie pie !!!:partysmiley:

Hi to everyone, got to run today,hope to be back tonight........... :D

ok, I took the plunge... Ashies booked in for childcare for next year at the ABC Learning centre... :( :( :( At least hell be walking -hopefully- by then and a little more independent.
Im gonna take him to occasional care in the mean time to get him used to being away from me, at least i can start with a couple hours at a time!

Hi all..

Thanks for the well wishes..

Olivia had a lovely day AND SHE TOOK 7 STEPS!!! We are so excited..

oh and I bought her this cute dolly today that when you squeeze its tummy it kisses and says I love you. Olivia thinks its the funniest thing ever and laughs at it and usually leans in and kisses it back.. Poor Daddy said he is jealous. He has only ever had 2 kisses from Olivia and yet she has been kissing Dolly all afternoon :lol:

I also think I am sporting a broken toe :/ I have had a sore foot for about a month now and just been putting off going to the Dr but today Simon dropped the milk jug for the coffee machine on my foot and well I am in a fair amoount of pain. it is burning and the whole top of my foot looks a funny colour. so I wil get it checked tomorrow. I know they can't do anything about broken toes but they might be able to chop it off at least ;)

Hello everyone,
(Lauren- I`ve tried to answer your questions to the best of my ability) and just so you know all my first 3 children have all attended pre-shool/day care. Tiger is starting after xmas,two days per week,so i can do casual work & still look after the other kids.So this is number 4 going into day care,they have all loved it,& made lots of nice friends.

Here goes,lol.(long)...........
-most child care teachers will tell you,that the younger the child is, the easier it is to get into a routine & separation anxiety levels are lower.
-How to pick a good child care provider?
-look around at a few places,don`t pick the first one you go to.
-ask around,friends,family,word of mouth.
-ask`s lots of question`s about how the centre is run,( write them down if you have too.)
-Lauren, If your mum is looking after Ash for 1 day,In my opinion,you would be better to start Ash off with the 3 days so he gets to know his routine,without chopping & changing days,also some child care centres dont always have places available when you may need them.
- about your feeding him,breast milk is uaually exspressed & you can make him,his bottles up with your milk,unless the centre you choose dont do it.Then you will have to wean.
Make sure you tell the child care centre that you want to be contacted no matter what the situation,if Ash is up set,they should ring you.
It usually takes the little ones about 2-3 weeks to make the transition to day care.
I don`t think your mum would think your spongeing off her,she is probably proud of you, TALK to her.....;)
As for missing out on things you still have 3 days together,were you can have lots of fun together.
Lastly if you think it`s not working out,you can always leave your job,and try again when Ash is older.
Good luck with your decission,sounds like you already have it worked out,little steps at a time & you will be fine. Hope this helps a little, god my fingers are sore,lol. Hugs hun.
Well hope everyone is good,I?m going to have a nice cuppa now.

We had our DD,school practice concert today,I`ve volunteered to help her class this year,it`s been fun,the kids had to learn 3 dances, for their end of year xmas concert.
ok,see you all soon,cheers.

Buzzie - I started Maria in childcare at 5 months and though she had a bit of a rough transition (very clingy nature) she settled in well. It also meant that they probably got to see most of her firsts, but they had a policy of not telling the parent, but waiting to hear from the mum or dad that "little Billy" had stated crawling/walking/eating on own etc. For Sofia I started at about 10 months, she has settled fairly well, probably taken about a month. She settles well in the mornings, I get there give her a big breastfeed and then leave, get there in the afternoon and feed her straight away and then go home (an hour to travel). With both girls I expressed until they were 12 months old, Maria I think it was closer to 15 months. Go on your gut instinct with the Childcare you choose and also ask what the staff turnove is like, with Maria I used to get frustrated that she would just get attached to a carer and then they would leave.

Happy Birthday to Olivia for yesterday. Yay for mum you made it threw the first year - congrats on the steps she will be off and running soon.
Daycare - i have went back to work now and Ethan goes to daycare 5 days a week - mainly because we dont live near any family. He loves it and i am finding - he used to go one day a week from 5 months - that with the 5 days he is settling in much faster and he has a ball. I go in and suprise him and he is playing and happy with the other kids. I think it is all up to you, finding a good centre is hard. I went threw half a dozen with my other 3. The best thing is if you dont like it once they are going you can always pull them out.
I thought ABC centres were unsure for after 31st Dec this year? Is that only QLD?

Omg, I have missed so much. Ty is about to wake up so I just popped on to say


HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA for yesterday :happybirthday: BB was down in the morning and didn't get a chance to log on later.

Lauren, I'll have to come back later this arvo and read that big post...

So I'll bbl

ETA- Ok, Ty is sleeping a bit longer than I thought he would!

Lauren- Big :hug: for you. I don't know much about childcare, but I can imagine how you're feeling. Like the other girls said, if it doesn't work out, you can always leave.

Tinsel- Thanks for asking, went ok with my boss. He actually said to keep my costume and not resign, he'll keep me on as a casual and just not roster me on, so I can go in and work when I like and he'll pay me for it. Ahhh, I love my boss :)

Nic- Yaaaay!! Go Olivia, clever girl. Ty is still a way of walking, thankfully.

gtg little man is awake

Thankyou sooo much guys, that has helped so much. And susan, sorry for your sore hands :lol:
Im unsure about the ABC thing here, they reasured we would be ok, but who knows! ill ring today and ask more questions! I rang all the other locals and it was either a looong waiting list or some days were booked out durning the week.
Weaning will be the hardest, although he doesnt feed to much more these days durning the day, he loves bbs before he sleeps. might need to find more tactics!

morning all :)

Lauren: I can't help you with CC questions.. when I went back to work Ethan was 5 weeks old but I was lucky I worked in a child care centre so he just came with me..

Poor Olivia was so hot last night. I can't seem to find a happy medium for her.. Ac is to cold and a fan is not enough. the other night we had the portable one and the lounge one going and just the kids bedroom doors open (we slept in the loounge) and she slept all night. I can't have a fan blowing right on her as she still has her angel care monitor..

Well I am hungry.. no breakky yet :/ Toe is better today but going to the Dr about my foot in general lol..

best go eat before I vomit lol

Nic - Thats lucky to be able to do that!!
Hope your foot is ok. ouchies on the toe! :hug:

Well Our first day of weaning, was supposed to start today, but i gave him one this arvo cos he started crying for it when he was woken up. I still want him to have some milk so i might start expressing on monday i think, just to get him away from BBs. Other than that hes been drinking water all day anyways.

is anyone still experiencing Colic? im unsure if i should go see someone about it, or just keep hanging in there till it goes away.. if it will.. Ash had another bad night last night crying in pain :(

Just a quickie today i'm exhausted after working last night and not getting much sleep at all then i came straight home took DD1 to DC and put Molly to bed and i've not stopped cleaning since. Done the floors, changed all sheets etc and caught up on all my washing and folding. All thats left to do is to Vacuum the girls rooms but if i do now it will wake Molly. Then i'm off food shopping so theres no rest for the wicked ;) Molly has been asleep for almost 3hrs so i really havent seen her since yesterday iykwim as she was ready for her nap when i came home this Mo. DH said she was an angel for him last night and first thing this mo though he couldnt say the same about DD1.

Nic- glad Olivia had a good b'day and i hope your toe is ok. I broke mine in April and it still gets sore if i wear heals.

MoM- thanks for the msg on FB :p We are all doing well just very busy- i'm sure you know what that feel like. Good on you for helping with your DD's Xmas concert i want to be one of the mums who is involved at school when my girls are older.

Lori- Your boss sounds awesome at least you dont have to give up work as such you can just work when you want and when it suits you.

Everyone enjoy whats left of your day :)

OMG I missed Olivia Birthday


HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA

wtg on walking too!!!

BBL and reply properly

Good Morning!

Where is everyone?

Quick one here as I am on my way out. Olivia had her first accident with blood involved this morning. She was standing in our bed and chewing the headboard when she fell a bit. Her top gum was bleeding but seriously she was over it in less than 30 seconds - we have a tough little cookie here!

Well off to the movies with a friend today, then out for lunch - all baby free! :o

I'm here.. Just finding it hard to find the time to jump on lol.. Simon is on holidays so we are out and about a bit more..

olivia has just gone for a sleep so I am off to do some jobs.. been out since 7 this morning :lol: went garage saling with my sister.. Was so nice. We just had Olivia :)

Be on tonight no doubt :)

I'm here too. It has been a bit quieter in here the last few days though.

Went to dinner at one of DH's friends last night, i know the couple but not well and was really annoyed that when we walked in his friends DW walked straight out and was going to a part. Is it just me or is it rude to invite a COUPLE over and then for her to go out. So anyway there i was just me, DH, my DD's, DH's friend and his DS's. I felt a bit uncomfortable all night as like i said i dont know him well but then after his DW left i felt like i was just there to entertain the kids *sigh* if i'd have known she was going out i would have just sent DH and stayed home so my girls could have gone to bed on time.

Mind you they both were really good and didnt get me up til after 8am this mo. Well off to a friends for a play.

Hi all,
Hoody- That's a bit rude, if you ask me- like you said, you could have stayed home. But, at least you got a sleep in :)

Alicia- Ouch!! Glad she is ok.

Nic- I love garage sailing :) Did you get anything good??

I worked all day and I am buggered. Nearly falling asleep at the computer *yawn* Ty has another couple of teeth coming up, poor baby. And I finally figured out how to use my peanut shell sling in hip-sit (he was getting too big for the way I was carrying him but i couldn't figure out the way to use it for a toddler) so we can sling again :) Makes life much, much easier.
Having a big problem with my new highchair. Ty has figured out if he throws the food on the floor, he can lean over and see it splatter- which he thinks is very funny. So he throws everything I give him on the floor. I tell him no and he thinks it's even funnier. Cheeky thing.
I'm off to order pizza for dinner. Night all :)

Lori: I just got another 3 wheeled scooter for the boys. It has pretty big wheels.. it was only $5 so is good for a bash around in the mud scooter Couldn't find anything else though

Hoody: I think thats pretty rude.. wonder why she did it.. strange

Well im off for a shower.. leg and foot killing me tonight.. hurts like a bbbb to walk

hi all,

i havent read the past 10 pages so i havent got a clue on whats going on.:redface:


my dad took me to the andre reiu concert last night at subi. it was wonderful. and thankfully the rain held off until we got back to the car afterwards.


mirani's been booked in for her op, dec 3rd. which is when mum and dad are away. so dp might have to go back and forth getting tia and leesh from school.


mirani has also gotten her present from someone. and im sorry but i had to open it, as the postie had ripped a big hole in the envelope.


and a ? about the pressie swap, are we supposed to include a card saying who its from or just leave it as a surprise?


take care everyone.

Hi Michelle.. good luck for Miranis op.. I hope it all goes ok..

I think we can include a card if we want to..

I forgot to mention.. Olivia took 11 steps yesterday :D and 9 just now.. she is getting very confident..

she is bugging me with getting into stuff though lol..

inlaws and SIL and co coming over for coffe, cake and bikkies this afternoon.. We mad bikkes and cut them into shapes and iced and drew pretty pictures on them.. Simon made fairy cakes :D.. This is a follow on from Olivias Birthday the other day

Happy 11 months my little chookie!! its a big count down now!

nic - howw cute! thats nice you all got together to make them :)

Michelle - will be thinking of you all on the 3rd, hope all goes well.
Yes you can put ur name on the card :D

Taking Ash to get his photo with santa tomorrow :D how cute hehe
Kmart had 40% off all clothes so i brought $175 worth of stuff.. i think thatll last Ash a while hehe mummy only got a couple bits of course :P

Good luck for the 3rd Michelle, at least Mirani should be feeling well enough by Christmas to drive her big sisters crazy ;)

Nic - Olivia loves watching me cook, I can't wait til she is old enough to join in with making things.

Lori - I use our sling to carry Olivia on my hip sometimes and it is so much easier than just holding her when you want to duck in somewhere like the post office, etc.

Hoody - I think that is strange of the woman not to tell you she was going out before you got there. Some people are just weird.

Lauren - I want to take Olivia for Santa photos but Rob is have a little stress over how it is so expensive just for a photo :rolleyes: I say so what I'm going to get one done ;)

Went to the Flemington Market this morning and bought a few things for Christmas. DH ordered my christmas pressie while we were there. I want one of those pendants with Olivia's fingerrpint in it and the people who do it were at the market. They took Olivia's print and now we just have to wait awhile for it to be put into silver. I can't wait, her little fingerprint looked so gorgeous! :dance:

Anyway better be off and do some grocery shopping. Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.

Not much new to tell here. I sorted through all my baby stuff yesterday and passed on everything thats too small to my sister. She is 22wks pg with her 1st and its a girl too :dance: I'm so excited for her but so sad at saying goodbye to my little little baby stuff. She also bought me a chest of drawers for Molly's room and took my change table (i had the big chest type with drawers and cupboard etc thats why i now need drawers) Had a bit of a cry hehe as it made me realise that i wont be having anymore for at least a few years if ever iykwim. I would love one more DH is adament 2 is enough and TBH with how things have been of late i think we would be mad to have any more soon iykwim. I must say she is very lucky she got my bouncer, swing, walker, change table, electric and manual breast pumps not to mention the mountains of clothes. Its nice to have freed up some space but like i said its sad.

Poor Molly has been a bit off today but i cant put my finger on it. She has hardly eaten and has had a couple of tiny vomits (she hasnt vomited since she was about 6 months) I am guessing she has a bit of an upset tummy. Thankfully she hasnt been too grumpy- mind you she has slept lots but i can cope with that ;)

Alicia- the finger print sounds awesome. I had DD1's photo etched into a pendant for Xmas when she was 9 months and it was a great idea. (it was a suprise from my sister)

Buzzie- Happy 11 months Ash. Oh i got lots from Kmart too. Mainly PJ's and undies for kids but there were some real bargains hey.

Nic- I wish my DH would get in the kitchen and cook or bake or anything.

Michelle- GL for the 3rd of Dec i will be thinking of you all. Sounds like you had a good night with your dad.

Lori- Both my girls like to throw food. I think its developmental at this age. Molly is doing it too but then DD1 thinks its funny and joins in grrr. 2 yo's know better but still think its pretty funny until you take there dinner off them.

OK off to get ready to go to the IL's for tea.

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nic - howw cute! thats nice you all got together to make them :)

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I just uploaded some pics into my gallery.. Will link at the bottom with them :)

Happy 11 months Ash :)

I took advantage of the sale to but only spent $65

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Nic - Olivia loves watching me cook, I can't wait til she is old enough to join in with making things.

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Its fun but sometimes when you are in a hurry it gets frustrating..

I love your Xmas pressie.. hope we get to see some pics of it

Harvey Norman do free Santa pics ;) We got a family one done last year lol.. felt like right idiots..

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Nic- I wish my DH would get in the kitchen and cook or bake or anything.

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Simon used to be a chef so enjoys getting in the kitchen.. I only cook 2 nights out of every 8.. I hate cooking :lol:

I am starting to hate saying goodbye to my baby stuff.. Its nice to have some space but yes sad.. :hug: for us both

Well my little darling can walk.. not 100% of the time but shes almost there 034.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

The Yummy bikkies we made
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and my cheeky miss from today
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Wel its been a long day.. inlaws got here at 2:30 stupid MIL wanted to go home so they left less then an hour later.. was not impressed.. Poor FIL was really enjoying himself too.. cow she is.. Sil her kids and partner stayed till 5.. was a nice afternoon just chatting.. Olivia slept for ages on Simons lap.. all the other kids played outside

Miss moo is pretty much asleep on me.. she woke up when I put her in her cot before so she just needed a few more minutes of cuddling..

night for now

Awwww Nic I just watched the video of your Olivia walking. She is so cute and she made it so far! :clap: Yeah Olivia!

Isn't she all grown up looking now :D but :( lol. Still such a peanut now

I forgot to mention.. Oliviahas her needles tomorrow :( poor baby

Hi all,
How are we all today?

Michelle- Good luck for the 3rd. I'll be thinking of you :hug:

Lauren- I was a very good girl and stayed away from the K Mart sale this time. Tempting but none of us really need anymore clothes- in fact, i think we're due for a big clothes clean out before Xmas.

Nic- Awwwww that is way too cute, clever girl that she is... You will have your hands full now ;) (like you didn't already!)

Hoody- Yep, I think you're right about the food throwing being developemental at this age. I was talking to a friend of mine this morning who's dd is the same age and doing it too. That was nice of you to give all that stuff to your sis, I bet she appreciated it.

Alicia- That fingerprint thing sounds awesome. I saw them in a magazine a while ago and really wanted one but the only come in silver, and all my jewellery is gold (i prefer silver but dh refuses to buy it). And I'm a bit superstitious (sp?) so I don't like wearing gold and silver at the same time... (yeah I know that's pretty weird!)

Hope I haven't missed anyone. Been rotten weather here all weekend but clearing up today. We took Ty to a indoor toddler play centre yesterday and he had an awesome time. Completley wore him out which was good :)
I'm so enjoying Ty at the moment, he is just a really happy little man and everything is worth a giggle. He thinks everything is just so funny- was cracking up this morning at me rubbing moisturiser into my face :) Gotta love that.

I hate needle day :( needles themselves went ok but now she is just sad.. I am not allowed to put her down..

I also posted my BB pressie.. apoligies for the crinkled wrapping paper. Olivia got into it :lol:

So it is this Saturday we do the opening of the gifts.. I can't wait to open mine and nor can Olivia.. She keeps grabbing it lol...

Aaw poor Olivia :hug: for her. I hate needle day too :(

Nic- i hope olivia cheers up from her needles. :hug: to her poor lil baby.

Lori- this is an awesome age developmentally etc and i too really enjoy it lots at the moment.

We are all good but i have 2 very tired girls on my hands today which isnt too fun. We went to my IL's for tea last night and i wasnt feeling too flash so been lazy i didnt argue with MIL to put girls to bed needless to say i am paying for it today. DD1 is a walking whinge and Molly is clingy. Angry at myself for not been stronger i knew this is what i'd have to deal with today but as i said i wasnt feeling great so i was lazy- my own fault.

:hug: MIL get us either way don't they.. I hope the girls nap nicely for you today

Olivia is doing fine now.. A dose of panadol and a good nap fixed her up good and proper ;)

We are going to go for a drive in a few to see if Cranky Jake will have a nap lol

*hugs* for little olivia - hope your needles settles :(
Nic - love the video. what a big girl!!!

I brought Ash an Iggle Piggle doll/figure/thing lol today for chrissy, its the big one that sings..Christ there expensive!! he LOVES night garden! i want to give it to him now! LOL

Well im off to pick up a rocking horse i brought from ebay for him,. its an wooden one - old fasion but i had one as a kid and loved it!!! just had to get him one lol

OMG almost forgot.. went to ABC today to checkit out... and they were very nice and i loved there rooms. As soon as i got in the baby room, where ash will go, he kicked and wriggles and the lady says its ok he can play, and i put him down and he bolted to the otherside of the room to play with the toys, then the kids all sat at there little table for lunch so what did ashie do... crawled up to the table pulled out a chair and sat with them!!!! HOW SWEET!! made me feel SOOOO much better abbout sending him there!!

OMG - I just got a call for an interview for the paediatic dentist!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG im soo gonna get this ! :pray::pray::pray:pleeaaaaseeeeeee!

Buzzie- YAY on the interview and GL.

Well its 6.30pm and both my girls are tucked in bed and fast asleep.....woohoo. I havent even gotten dressed today a very lazy day indeed. Mind you i think i would have been better going out and doing something as now i am feeling very blah. DH isnt home from work yet and if he takes too much longer i very well may be asleep too,

lauren: hoe cute is Asher.. at the day care.. Too cute.. Good luck with your interview

Hoody: days in jammies are so nice.. I usually make is to midday tho and have to get changed,,

Well miss moo is still awake but she had a sleep at 5, We went for a walk with the kids after dinner and got home at 7:30.. was nice but a bit darkk..

shower time here

Hi Everyone

Buzzie - You will get the job for sure. Good luck in your interview. How great that the centre is great and how cute is Ashie sitting with the kids. We have a wooden rocking horse that DH had when he was little. It was his sisters before that, then his brothers after him and then his two nieces so has been through the whole family. Monique loves it although it is a little big for her so need to hold her on it.

Nic - poor Olivia with needles. Am not looking forward to Monique's in 3 weeks. Olivia is so clever walking.

Hoody - that is so great that you have the girls in bed at 6.30pm. Monique has been very difficult to settle and up all through the night. The second bottom tooth is coming through. Your sister is lucky to get all your baby stuff. I packed away all the clothes that are too small now.

Alicia - the present sounds lovely. I've not seen one before so might google it to see.

Lori - how cute is Ty and wonderful that you are enjoying him. Monique doesn't really like the indoor play centres but hopefully she will when she is bigger so she can wear herself out.

Michelle - Hope everything goes well on 3 Dec.

Monique is being so clingy at the moment and wants to be cuddled to sleep at all hours of the night. She is moving around the furniture really well now but still screams so I can hold her hands to sit back down :rolleyes:

Hi everyone
I have been missing in action for quite some time...Darn BB is not sending the notifications to me....grrr

Congradulations the ladies whom are expecting again......Will be awhile before I am doing it again...

Olivia is now walking around the furniture and getting into everything she shouldn't be..
Still no teeth....

Buzzie I hope you get the job....Loved the video too it was gorgeous....

Well hopefully I can keep up from now on...

Hi all,

Lauren- :pray: for you, hope you get it. Glad the abc seems good for guys- Ash will probably love it.

Hoody and Nic- I can't do jammie days, I just can't. Makes me misearble. First thing I do in the morning is get dressed. Hoosy your MIL sounds like a bit of a nightmare...

Tinsel- How are you feeling hun? We've got clingy baby vibes here too :rolleyes:

Teena- Nice to see you back :)

Not too much going on here. We've got a swimming lesson today. I'm being a very good FlyBaby ans started wrapping my Chrissie presents last night. Anyone else considering putting their Xmas tree in the playpen? We hardly ever use the playpen for Ty and we've got he portacot set up if we need one, so i think I might put the tree int he playpen to keep Ty off it. Dh won't let me put it up till Dec 1st so only a week to go (in case you can't tell, I'm excited... I loooove Xmas :D )