Babies Born February 2007 #11

[smylie]

shoes shoes shoes
i wish my child had feet that would fit into shoes! they are too long and skinny for any shoes i have been able to find,i have 3 pairs that work but they dont fit properly so i dont do it very often, going to town today so hopefully jemima can get some 'woo hoo' shoes too

tashie - i thought you were doing really well on your own with regards to your diet??? 2 shakes and one meal is good and works good but just make sure you get heaps and heaps of support when it is time for maintenance as that is where everyone stuffs up, losing weight on shakes diet is easy peasy but keeping it off after you 'start eating' again is really really hard - so so funny about tobi turning computer off, not so funny about the spew... why did he spew? something he ate??

jayney - thinking of you big time, hope you are all coping with out mummy bunny and that all the baby bunnies are ok when is alan home next??

ryn - where are you?

kirsten - quinn is so so clever!! jemima has almost no words just HEAPS of babble, the nurse was not worried coz she is so chatty and communicative with her babble but i would love her to get some words happening......

michele - i spoke to you on msn last night so i have nothing to say to you hehehehehehe

so funny i have to mop my floor now.... my cleaner just left but ran out of time to do it..... grrrrr

[Tashie]

Kel - I have been going ok on my diet and mainly starting the shakes out of laziness. I am not going to cook myself proper meals while DH is away and will eat up eating toast for dinner which is a big no no, so I am going to give the shakes a go. I realise that people put the weight back on again if they aren't careful. We eat pretty good anyway, I just need to get the weight off once and for all. I have been overweight now for eight years. Too long. I think Tobi spewed because I was naughty and gave him some raw apple to munch on and I think he got a bit stuck and ended up bringing up his whole breaky not just the bit of apple. Lesson learnt!

[Early Kids]

Hello!

Sorry I've been MIA. We got our house!!! We signed the lease today and have started to mvoe. Brendan is asleep, so i'm having some "me" time. I'm taking it easy, I've got until the weekend to get all moved in. Then the others will move in.

Hope everyone is well.

On the 7th of April, Brendan had been home from the hospital for 1 yr!!!! It was an emotional day, but i did get boosted when we got our house!

Take care

[smylie]

sally - it is so hard to believe how little our babies were but you would know that better than all of us!

tashie - that is why i do shakes diets as well... i call it getting rid of the "back log" of weight at least this time i have kept off a bit of the weight i lost with the shakes diet, i have to stop making an event at the end of the diet i need to stop them a couple of weeks before to get myself used to food before eating hardcore again, which reminds me i have choc chip cookie dough inthe fridge

[Lisa]

Yay Sally!!! Glad you got your house!!!
I'm trying to cook dinner, read the forums, and look for my profiterol recipe with Harrison on my lap all at once so I will do personals another time. Hope you're all well

[KymH]

Going back a bit to kisses... Monkey is hugely into kisses of the open-mouth, sloppy variety - we LOVE them!!! Luckily it seems to be reserved for us, but she does blow kisses to everyone else - she seems to associate it with goodbye, 'cos sometimes we say bye bye to her cuddly toys on her shelf and she blows them kisses too!

Hope the profiterols are yummy, Lisa - anything with pastry is waaaay to tricky for this little duck to ever try cooking! And hope DH's work slows down - is it always going to be like this now you are in Newcastle?

OMG Tash - BIL girlfriend pregnant!!!!! Wow, guess she'll be sticking around then.......

Sal, big congrats on the house!

Kirsten, hope you are feeling better soon mate.

Jayne, been meaning to reply to something you said a while ago after the dummy spit..... what else are forums for if you can't vent a little steam and have people to listen..... I know there are lots of people out there who do it on their own, but I know I can't imagine what it's like to have such a varied life where you sometimes have DH around and sometimes not - I think you always sound like you are doing an amazing job - if I was on my own with 2 toddlers, just lost a loved animal, feeding said animals offspring and having to wean off BF because of medication (not because you/Claudia really wanted to) all at the same time, then I think you'd find me rocking in the corner of a padded cell!!! I hope you sometimes sit back and realise how much you do! Anyway, I've been thinking of you, especially about the weaning and hope you and Claudia are doing OK.

Kristy, how are you and bump going? Do you think Erin understands yet? I constantly wonder how much our munchkins can comprehend.....

We kinda have news..... Monkey is kinda walking more than when I last mentioned it - but its still only up to about 10 steps - but its much more spontaneous now and she is starting to use walking now to get places as long as she's not in a hurry - she takes it slow and steady so she doesn't fall!!!

Gotta go iron work shirt for tomorrow, blah...

[~Jayne~]

Hello All,
Just a quick selfish post for me. I'm off to get my wisdom teeth removed in hospital tomorrow afternoon, so I might be MIA for a while! I'm really starting to stress about it, which I know I shouldn't, it's all routine, but with everything that's been happening, it's hard not to stress.

But anyway, things are going well here. Today is day 5 of bottle feeding the babies & 3 of the 5 of them have gained weight back - they were losing weight. So I'm feeling really good about that. Jessica is pretty good about Chocky. When I give her carrots & vegies to go & give to the big bunnies she sometimes forgets & asks where are Chocky's vegies, but all in all it's going good. I think the babies have given us focus & I told her when the babies leave home we can get another bunny.

Alan got home yesterday & he bought me a new digital camera from duty free, had my watch repaired that he got me for Christmas & bought the kids loads of melamine plates, bowls, cutlery, etc... so it was a bit like Christmas for us! It's been really good with having him home & the kids are just falling all over him. Jessica got up 4 times last night to double-check he was still there!

Claudia is going ok with the cows milk. I'm surprised my boobs have coped so well. I'm not happy the situation was made for me to wean her, but I had to do it to make myself well again & so I could take the medication & I guess now it's been done for me. I was getting to the stage of do I wean her or don't I, but now it's done so that's that. She has also cut the tooth on the top that is next to the pointy one, but doesn't have the pointy one. Typical of her to do things differently.

KYM _ Claudia does the pushing 'bubbas' around in the prams & kisses & cuddles. it's so adorable & you're right, the maternal instinct is powerful!

Well I had best be off, I will chat to you all later when I"m living off soup & getting skinny!

Love Jayne xox

PS _ THanks for all your nice words about the bunnies, it's tough, but we're getting there.

[Lil_Aussie]

So sorry for not doing personals atm,, but i dont have much time atm for anything,,,as i have 2 kids sick as atm with croup
Both have been having heaps of trouble breathing with it with major weezing, so have to get them intot he doctors asap.
However,, just dropped in to say a big "HI" to all you wonderful mummies,, and let you know that my DS birthday was a big hit .
He loved his litle baby budgie we got,,as it has no tail feathers or big wing feathers yet and can be held as it is a hand reared one. He names it "Beaky" of all things lol,, but at least he is stoked.
Will try and get back on later girls,, bubby is crying again

[Tashie]

Monkey came over today and she taught Tobi a new trick...walking. Now he is taking a couple of steps!!!

[KymH]

That is so cool - well done Tobi!!!

Quick question..... has anyone given their little moo a pillow yet? And to those with older toddlers/kids, do you remember when you gave them pillows? I have bought one for Monkey to try to help sleep and 'cos she seems to hog mine when she's in our bed, but just wondered if I'm the only one? Not sure if it's good, bad or indifferent for her???

[smylie]

yippee tobi on the couple of steps, jem went from a couple of steps to full on walking in just a week or so i think so LOOK out, i didnt think everyone would be so right about them getting into more stuff after they start walking but it is true

pillow - jem has not got an official pillow but always ends up sleeping on her teddy so maybe i should get her one..... so yeah can anyone tell us good bad indifferent???

[Early Kids]

hello everyone!

Almost finished moving. sad news.... not going to be online anymore Well I will be, but only when I visit mum!!

Hope everyone is well!

Take care

[~Jayne~]

KYM _ I gave Jessica her first pillow just before she turned 2 & went into a big girls bed & it was a big hit. I was worried at first, because in the cot she slept at every possible angle but going into the bed she just seemed to get her bearings & stay on the pillow & in the bed. It's weird, she didn't even have one of those guard-rail things up. I would try Monkey on the pillow if she sleeps pretty much in the one direction. I have put Claudia on a pillow before, especially when she has a heavy cold or an ear infection but she is a fidget in her sleep as well & ends up getting annoyed with it. I suggest just try it & if it works, great & if not, try again in a few months time.

SMYLIE _ How is Jem going? Is she still doing really well with her routine & walking? I love that she sleeps on her care bear, that's cute!

SAL _ WTG on the new house! I can't wait to hear it, hopefully you can get online more than you think & you can keep us up to date with everything that happening with you guys!

TASH _ How are the shakes going? Do you know, I find I eat soooooo much better when Alan is away? That's weird because I know I'm meant to be slack with cooking when he's away. But we eat meat & veg all the time & fish & salad & stuff like that. It's when he's home he wants to order a pizza or go out for dinner & that's where the trouble starts! Does Tobi realise that Daddy is gone? I mean I know he knows he's gone, but does he ask for Daddy? Claudia usually looks around saying Daddy? with a puzzled look on her face the first few days that Alan's gone & then after that she carries around my mobile & puts it on her ear & says daddy.

ME/US _ I look as though I've been beaten up! I have bruising all along my jaw line & I'm still a bit swollen, but each day it gets better. The surgery wasn't as bad as I thought & I am loving the soup diet! It's done wonders for my diet, I've lost nearly 4kg! I'm sipping water all day because I"m scared that juice is going to sting. I am sitting here eating Connoisseur icecream though, Alan's mum bought me a tub! YUMMY! Today has been the first day I've had to look after the kids. Alan has gone fishing with his friend, has been out since 5am & I'm pretty tired. From not doing much, to having them on my own, was rough. Alan's mum just came & picked them both up to take them down to the beach & for an icecream & she's going to bring them home at dinner time. So that is just MINT! I have the place to myself! I have a wire bra on for the first time today & my goodness they are uncomfy compared to maternity bras! LOL. Claudia is ok with the cows milk, but I'm sure if I offered the breast again she'd be in seventh heaven. I'm going to stick with keeping her weaned. It's been 10 days now though & I'm still really full! I'll get there.

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

Love Jayne

[Lisa]

Hi all... not a big post from me... I am in the middle of cooking dinner.
Harrison has had a pillow for a little while now... he used to always hog our pillows when he was in bed with us, and we found he would sleep much better in his cot with a pillow... he now has his little habit of fluffing his pillow up or turning it over before he puts his head on it... it is very cute!

We went to the Newcastle Show last night, Harrison had a ride on the carousel with his Daddy and sister... he then became master of the laughing clowns, winning a small Barney and BJ toy, a bracelet (which he gave to his sister) and a plane. He had a ball of a time, he especially loved watching Rob and the kids on the dodgem cars... he was laughing the whole time. He also reeeeeeeally liked Fairy Floss!!! I will post some pics later of him finding some at home, getting into it, hiding and eating it.
I hope you all had a great weekend
Lisa

[Lisa]

Yay!!! I just had to let you all know that Harrison finally has teeth!!! His 2 bottom teeth broke through sometime last night... Madeleine was the first to discover them.
He has been really good considering they would have hurt... no crying or sookiness.
Yippee for teeth!

[Tashie]

I girls, I hope everyone had a good weekend.

Lisa - Yay for teeth. Well done Harrison for not crying. Good boy...Tobi is a fan of fairy floss too. Well done Harrison on winning so many prises. That is fantastic. And sooo cute. I can't believe how grown up he is. They just grow up too fast. How is your diet going? You haven't mentioned it in a while, you are back on it aren't you? What are you doing for James's birthday?

Jayne - I am really enjoying the shakes. They are tasty and fill me up. I am craving carbs a little, but am staying strong. I always eat heaps better when DH is away too. My DH would have junk food every day if I let him. One day it will all catch up with him and he'll get fat. I know that it is bad of me, but I can't wait for that. Then I can have a go at him for it...hee..hee. Tobi does miss his Dad. He asks for him all the time. The other day we went to the airport to drop someone off and he kept saying Dad..Dad..Dad. Must have remembered that was the last place he saw him. Dad calls everyday though, so we are coping pretty well so far. Hope you are feeling ok and heal up pretty quickly.

Us - I have my step sisters here this week. Which has been interesting. I don't really know them as my Dad married their Mum after I left home. Tobi is really enjoying having new playmates.

Kym - I read in my mag last night that they recommend 2 years for a pillow, but I agree with everyone else. Try it and if she doesn't like it, try it again in a few months time. They also said when they go to a big girl bed. Tobi is now drinking happily from his straw cup. Monkey will have to come over more often. Tobi learnt so many tricks off her.

Sal - I hope you will be on here more often than you expect too. We'll miss you otherwise. I hope that Brendan likes his new room. Even though it is hard work, I like moving. Very exciting.

Kel - It is driving me nuts now how much stuff Tobi is getting into. He loves draws at the moment. Although it keeps him entertained for ages, I am sick of putting everything back in them. I need to get some draw stopper thingys. At least for the bathroom. And now you tell me it gets worse!!!

Lil - Sorry to hear that everyone is sick. I hope you all feel better soon.

Kristy - Hope you are feeling ok sweetie. Give your belly a rub for me.

Tobi - Still doing a couple of steps at a time, but hasn't progressed any further. I was hoping he'd wait till we get to grandparents next week till he really walks. If DH can't be home for it, as least he can show off for someone else. His nose is still snotty, its been 6 weeks now. I have started to give him oranges with lunch, hoping that might help. I wonder if he is allergic to something....

[Lisa]

Hiya Tash
I haven't started my diet yet, I am still waiting for my new program to arrive in the mail. I had the bloods done over 2 weeks ago... I guess Dr Cohen is still trying to figure my bloodwork out!! lol
As for your cravings for carbs... try taking Chromium... it helps with carb/sugar cravings... I found they worked wonders for me when I was on my diet last, as carbs are the main thing I crave.
All the best

[Kristy D]

Hi Lovely Ladies,

Apologies for being so slack, just have not been able to time it right to sit down and do a proper post, so here goes !!!

LISA- yay on the teeth!!! You watch now, he will have a mouthful before you know it.
TASH - Starting to feel less tired and more energy now Thank goodness. I can feel my clothes getting a little tighter now. I am that stage where I just look bloated but not bing enough to look prego.Hope DH is home really soon!Great work on yoru diet hun!
JAYNE - Hope your are feeling better hun, I had mine out and I know how it feels. I was craving a cheeseburger so I beat it with a mallot so I could actually eat it, this was about 15 years ago!!! How are the little rabbits going. I think your amazing how you cope with everything, especially by yourself. Great that your have got such a grerat MIL, especially with the icecream!!!!Once you are all recovered hun, would love to bring Erin over to meet your girls.
SAL - Hope the move has all gone ok, and we hope you can get on here as much as you can!
KEL - Yay for Jem walking,I keep meaning to ask, are you still working at the Op shop?
KYM -Erin has had a pillow since about 8 months, my CHN said as long a they can turn over themselves it should be fine. I first gave it to her when she was all snotty, but she loves it now. Don't think Erin understands yet, she does poke my belly button though, so who knows!
Lil - Hi sweet, how is everything going?How is the budgie going?

Well I am 15 weeks now, this pregnancy is going way too fast. Got another Ob appt tomorrow to get untrasound test back, though she siad if there was any probs she would just call me.Just lots to think about like do I put Erin in a bed before bub comes etc etc. Got a few months yet to work it all out.Erin is going great running everywhere. She sleeps now from 7.30 - 8am nice!!!! Her day sleeps are about 1 hr 1/2 morn and arvo. When are they supposed to combine and just have the 1? Not compaining as I am feeling really good again with getting lots more sleep.

Was a while ago now but her christening was lovely, really casual and itimate family thing. She as really good,andlooked like a Princess. Anyone else looking at TTC soon? need a prego buddy!!!
Take Care girls,