Babies Born January 16th ~ 31st 2009 #3

[DisGirl]

Orange, Happy Birthday to little Miss Z!!!! I hope she doesn't get right into the terrible twos for you. Ben was in the terrific twos until this week and now he's decided he will question all our decisions and choices for him We're hearing 'No' an awful lot. He's always been such a compliant little guy so it's taking some getting use to!
Have fun at the Teddy Bear's picnic
I've decided to do something about my weight now too. I'd like to lose around 10kgs. I hit an all time high on the weekend so am trying to beat my sugar addiction. I gave up all my biscuits and ice cream as of Sunday. Have been having shocking headaches until today, which was the first day without a withdrawal headache. Seriously, my addiction was really, really bad! I was a two pack a dayer - being biscuits not cigarettes! I put on 5kgs in two months! Enough is enough so it's time to get back to a healthier weight

Hi everybody else. Hope you're all well and your bubbas are all thriving.

[gypsy79]

Everyone has been so quiet lately! I've been without internet access for a week now and thought I would have missed out on heaps, but nope. Guess we're all just busy busy busy.

AFM, we have moved house (hence the no internet - and aren't likely to get it still for another week at least I think). Moving was a big job, and hard to do with a baby, but we're just about there. It didn't help that we got the house painted too (actually, it's still in the process of being painted, should be finished tomorrow). So we kind of moved in stages. Got a few more boxes to unpack and things to store in the spare rooms when the painting is finished, but we're almost done. DH and I went shopping yesterday for more furniture - that was fun!

Anyway, better go, got a crying boy (my nephew) who I should attend to.

[Shanti]

AJC - I understand completely. BB has changed. I look forward to keeping up with our emails though keep in touch.

Orange - thanks heaps! I sure am one proud mumma I have fallen in love with our little girl... she is just an absolute delight. Being a mummy is the best! I couldnt imagine spending my day any other way other than with her.
Sorry to hear of Dash's cough. It's awful when they are sick like that. DD has had two of those yucky coughs.

Dis - sounds like you're solids plan is similar to ours!! We did banana then apple (mixed with rice cereal) and now tonight DD tried Sweet Potato! Wasn't too keen on it though however she was VERY tired tonight so maybe that didnt help!
Solids is fun huh!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their bubba's and keeping well.
I don't post much on BB these days as I spend my days enjoying our little girl rather than spending too much time on BB.
Will check back in here again soon.

[runnermum]

Just a quick note from me also!!

AJC - good on ya - I completely understand also - we TTC for 3 years for our little Amara and it was HARD emotionally and I never want to go through that again. 2 little children are wonderful and I will always be grateful. The very best of a lovely life to you and your family!!

Shanti - yes,I love Itti bitti d'lish nappies! The wild child is great, but not as good as the others........why? well, it is a very light nappy, great for having on for a little while and not bulky but would not trust it for a long time.

Amara is now 5 and a half months. She is on rice cereal and I may start Pumpkin this weekend!! All fun.

what do you do about biting on the nipple?? ahh........sorry, but Amara has been doing this a fair bit, which our son did not.

gotta go, school pick up time!!

[Shanti]

Just a quick note from me also!!


what do you do about biting on the nipple?? ahh........sorry, but Amara has been doing this a fair bit, which our son did not.

gotta go, school pick up time!!

Has Amara got teeth yet? Ava doesnt but OMG she can munch down pretty hard lately too!! It hurts! And she will drag my nipple away with her mouth but not let go... she was doing it earlier today.... ouch!! I took it off her its cos her gums are sore. I think with older babies you can say "NO! " firmly and take it away for 5mins from them. and they learn pretty quick but im not sure with 5mth olds i dont want to raise my voice at her!!! lol
Thanks for telling me about the Wild Child... i might give that a miss then. I had heard mixed reviews about them. Yes the D'Lish are my fav at the moment they are just gorgeous!!!! so trim!!

Solids is fun hey!! We are really enjoying it. Sweet potato is the latest trend in our house....

Does anyone else here have babylegs?? they are great for wearing with the MCNs.... we have 4pairs and just ordered two more.... I love them!!! They're so funky!!!


Oh by the way everyone i am RENSTAR but changed my name for those who werent sure before!!!!

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

what do you do about biting on the nipple?? ahh........sorry, but Amara has been doing this a fair bit, which our son did not.

Runner - Ella does the same thing and with two tiny sharp teeth it is extremely painful - i take her off the bbs as soon as she does it and in a "stern" voice, say "Ella no biting" - and she looks at me, smiles, and latches back on beautifully - she's only bitten me twice but it HURT!!

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

Shanti - just had to say that you ticker pic of Miss Ava is just GORGEOUS!! she looks like a little Cupie Doll!!

[LuckyStar]

Nice to hear from you again Runner! Have fun with the pumpkin this weekend!

Talking about photos.....I just uploaded some of D crawling on facebook if anyone is interested. I tend to spend more time on there these days keeping in touch with family and friends. I LOVE looking at photos so if I haven't added you to my facebook and you are keen, pm me and I will send you my name/username.

Take care everyone,
xx

ETA: Loving my new ticker! AND check out the weight loss counter....going down! Finally got started on my challenge!

[Shanti]

Shanti - just had to say that you ticker pic of Miss Ava is just GORGEOUS!! she looks like a little Cupie Doll!!

Awww thank you!!! I agree she is our gorgeous little baby doll! Everyone comments on her big blue eyes... she has her Daddy's eyes!! thanks for that lovely comment.
I love your new pic of Ella, she is very adorable.... we have both done well

Luckystar - i wondered who you were for a minute!!! lol I'm on facebook more these days too than BB. I'll PM you my name. i dont think i have you as a friend yet.

[runnermum]

hi ladies,
I have not posted for ages either!!! Yes, life is busy but so good too!

My little Amara is sleeping well, she has done a few all night longs (7.30am to 6am) but often wakes at about 3 or 4 am for a quick feed then back to bed until 6 or 6.30am...we have to wake her at this time to start the day for the rest of us!

I am doing the Gold Coast Half marathon this sunday. It has not been a good 2 months for me - I have had constant injuries which is nothing to do with doing too much, as I have NOT! Just a bit of bad luck....but if I can get to the finish line on Sunday, I will be happy....as my heart and lungs are so ready!!

I am loving cloth nappies so much. I got a new Wild Child nappy lately and itti bitti d'lish is coming soon.

I have also started ebay selling...makes me feel useful, earn some money and de-clutter!!

Logan LOVES his little sister........we feel so blessed to have her in our family.

take care everyone.

[soniebon]

hi ladies
havent posted in here been busy,,,nixon been giving me probs as he refusing to feed and is losing weight...we have him on solids but even that sometimes he dont wanna eat,so once i iron it out and get him sorted will get back on with an update
cheers

[DisGirl]

Boy it has been so quiet in here lately!

Bon, I hope you get Nixon's feeds sorted out soon.

Runner, isn't it great when they play with their little sibling? Ben and Jared are now really enjoying their baths together. Ben's always giving J toys to play with, but I'll think that will stop when J can crawl and Ben loses control of what he gives out

Gypsy, glad to hear the move went well. Can't imagine how hard it would all be with a little one.

Us, we're doing really well. Jared really has his nights sorted out now and it's rare that I won't get a 7 or 8 hour sleep in. Makes such a difference to my mental state and energy levels! He loves sitting up by himself and it's also made it easier for me to get stuff done around the house as I can just plonk him on the floor and he's happy to sit there and play with his toys. The only problem I have is if he is playing with a ball and it rolls away from him. Then he'll grunt until I go and give it back to him He seems pretty keen to crawl, but I'm not holding my breath. He gets up on all fours, and occassionally can push himself forward a bit, but it usually ends in a faceplant I don't blame him, I have trouble lugging his 10kgs around a lot of days

Hope you're all well, I'd love to hear some updates from you all!!!

[LuckyStar]

Happy Half Birthday to Dash!! 6 months went sooooo quickly!!

Hello everyone! Looks like everyone has been busy with bubs! Certainly the case in house except add busy with a 'just turned 2' iykwim lol.

Has been an eventful couple of weeks.

Dash has been commando crawling since my last post so is into everything and can get from one end of the house to the other. He has done some real crawl 'steps' in the last few days so not long now....not that that really matters since he can already get to where he needs to go, although slowly lol! He is happy with that for now me thinks. No teeth here and not sitting either. He weighed in at a little over 8kg fully clothed when he had his needles on Monday, so I think he is around the 8kg mark! That is how heavy my DD was at 1!

I have successfully toilet trained my DD....night and day....the night part was easy because she has been waking up dry for nearly 6 months so nothing to do really. We have had 5 dry days in a row now. We have been taking an interest in it for a few weeks and letting DD go when she was curious but really only 'trying' every wee/poo for maybe 2 weeks. Bit too easy so just waiting for it all to fall to pieces lol!! She even goes at Daycare and when we are out! Loving it!!! Soooo much easier with one in nappies! Now I may even pull out the clothies for my little guy!

Dis and Runner: Totally agree that watching siblings interact is just wonderful. After DD's traumatic birth we weren't going to have any more children as you all know.....so glad we did. LOVE our little man! DD loves him too!

Gypsy and Son: Bet you are both glad the house moving is over. Now it is time to relax and enjoy those gorgeous bubbas. Must have been an enormous task with a baby! Couldn't imagine it!


Anyone back at work or returning soon? I am on the 6 week countdown. Not looking forward to it!

BFN and will be back to wish your babies happy 6 months as they reach this milestone. Best baby stage I say!

[Shanti]

Hi girls!!!! It's been ages since I posted...... I'm slack!!! AND busy and just enjoying my little girl instead of being on BB all the time like I used to be when PG!

Runner - OMG! I could have written the same post as you!!! (almost!) haha I too have been de-cluttering junk and selling on ebay also!!! And we got some Itti Bitti D"Lish nappies at the brissy baby expo recently and they are just gorgeous!!! I love em!!!!
I have 9! the colours are beautiful. I love minkee!
How is the wild child? I want one of those nappies. Been looking at them. Where did u buy yours from??

We started DD on solids yesterday!! She took to it like a duck to water.... she had mashed banana and loved it! Gave a HUGE smile afterwards hehe and this morning we gave her baby rice cereal with mashed banana. Took a fair bit too!! Yay.... might try some sweet potato in a few days time. She is also trying teething rusks. No teeth yet just sore gums and LOTS of drool!!!!! hehe thankgod for bibs.

DD goes to swimming lessons once a week since 4mths and is doing really well. Instructor said she has good strong kicking legs for her age and loves lying on her back which many babies don't in the water. She also goes under the water a few times each lesson. NO tears either. Loves it!! We both love going each week its the highlight of our week. I grew up in the pool and swam alot so she might take after me. We would like to get her into nippers when she's old enough too in a few years time seeing as we live at the coast.

We've had some more rolls from DD too recently but still not full on rolling just yet... plenty of time she's only little and she is a real chatterbox and loves communicating with us! I love our little conversations we have together making different sounds. So cute. She loves sitting up alot (supported) and loves her Bumbo.

How is everyone going with solids? What foods are you all trying?

Hope you are all going well xx

[Soph]

I've been slack tooo....and away on hols. Sorry selfish post just to update...H is good, pretty much sittinbg now, cutting his first tooth atm.....not a great sleeper still but oh well! He's trying to crawl, I think I need to tie him down where did my baby go????