It has been ages since I last posted but have been keeping up via email updates. It sounds like everyone is going really well with their bubbas. I now have my own computer at home when DH takes his each day so I feel in touch with the world again. Yay! Although i don't always have time to use it anyway with Emily keeping me busy and all the things I have on during the week.
She took ages to roll and was nearly six months when she rolled from back to front and then since then (about 3 weeks) she can roll both ways and often rolls across the room and is now sitting up! Last week she just seemed to get it all. They really do just do things in their own time don't they?
She is still not a great sleeper in the day but seems to be getting better an sleeps well in the night but often has 1-2 feeds and straight back to bed. We are trying to resettle instead of feed but know that takes much more effort and waiting for the right time for us to commit to do this. DH resettled her at 11pm last night and she woke up again at 2pm and I fed her. Our GP said that if she is >6months and >6kg she does not need night feeds but that it is up to us when we want to make the effort to get her out of the routine of night feeds. We generally feed last at 6.30/7pm so hopefully can get her through to a least 6am in the future. She did it the night before last but think that was due to having immunisations that day.
Emily is struggling with solids (won't let us feed her with a spoon) GP said to give her pieces and let her feed herself. She mainy just mushes it on the tray but eats some of it. We are still trying with the spoon but it is soo frustrating especially when she was eating well iwth the spoon but just decided against it! Grrrr
As I am mainly on facebook I am going to PM those who has said they are onfacebook. If I miss anyne else please PM me and we can keep up on facebook.
Anyway gotta go and help with settling for the morning sleep
Hi girls, good to hear everyone is well and enjoying their bubs. There's been way too much going on in here lately so I won't do personals, just general convo.
First, Max is going really well. He got his first tooth on Sunday (bottom left) and then his second on Monday (bottom right)! He had been waking up 2-3 times a night for the past 3 weeks or so (after having been on 1 night feed for ages before that), so maybe that was cos of the teeth. Whatever it was, we've now had 2 nights in a row of him sleeping from approx 7.30pm to 7.30am, which is great! Hope it keeps up! As for day sleeps, Max was a 30 min catnapper until I started wrapping him again. Just like that he went from 3 30 min sleeps to 2 sleeps, usually about 1.5 hours in the morning and 2-3 in the arvo. It's great! (Except when we're out and about and he only has a short sleep, but we'll get used to that.)
Max is having his first sleepover away from us this weekend. We have an engagement party to go to, so Nan and Pop are babysitting. I'm quite looking forward to it, and so far am not too nervous about leaving him. He'll be 7 months on Fri, so I think he is well and truly old enough
As for other stuff, Max has just started rolling properly, but still only tummy to back, and only in 1 direction. He first rolled abotu 2 months ago and has done it once or twice since then, but now you can tell he's really got the hang of it. Just throws his head to the side and he's over. He's pretty much sitting on his own, but is still a little unstable so I have to have pillows around for when he overbalances. He's usually ok for a few minutes on his own though. Not very interested in standing or trying to crawl at this stage, but that's fine with me.
Runner, Max isn't waving or anything yet either. And he doesn't always respond when I call him, and doesn't always want to make eye contact. Like Ren said, there are so many things to look at other than Mum - she's always there! Good luck at the docs though, but hopefully you're just more alert to possible signs because of Logan, and there's nothing to worry about.
Lisa - Max isn't great with feeding from a spoon either. Mum thinks maybe I'm still giving him too many breastfeeds and that's the problem - who knows? All I know is, when he's willing to eat, he likes to 'help' me put the spoon in his mouth. The trick is to judge the distnace right so his hand goes around the handle of the spoon (not in the food) and to keeo his other hand out of the food! Makes for some very messy mealtimes . I haven't let him try feeding himself yet, other than just a ruusk, as I can't be bothered with even more mess. I figure he eats when he's hungry, and if he's not hungry, well breastmilk is the best thing for them anyway.
Think this is an epic post by now, so better go do some housework!
Urgh, we're having an awful couple of days here. Jared has got his first tooth and the second is almost through too. He also has a runny nose which is stuffing him up everytime he lies down. I don't know whether that's from the teething or if he has a cold. He hasn't been sleeping well at all and therefore, neither have I! Just to make it worse... Ben has an ear infection! It's his second and I think it's from swimming lessons. We had such a good run with him healthwise until he turned 2 and ever since then it's been terrible! Anyway, he's sooky and waking once during the night too and just wants to be held all the time.
Sorry for the me-me-me, but I needed to get it out!
Me-Lisa, Ben didn't really take to food at first either (unlike his piggy brother!). I actually gave up for a couple of weeks and then went back to it and he was far more interested after that.
Jared doesn't sleep well during the day either (or at night right now!). Apart from this week, he usually wakes once between 3am and 5am for a feed and then goes back to sleep. I've found that since he's started three meals a day he's not as reliant on his booby juice, but is still having at least five daytime feeds a day.
Gypsy, have fun at the party this weekend! I'm such a sook about my boys, but I couldn't leave Jared anyway as he STILL won't take a bottle!
Sounds like Max is doing really well with his sleeps. I'm totally, totally jealous right now
Shanti, the canvas footprints sound really cute! Did you just buy the canvas at Spotlight or something or was it in a kit? I'd like to do something like that, our house needs more of a personal touch I think.
I know what you mean about not wanting Ava to walk early. Everybody keeps saying to me that it won't be long until J is walking and everytime I hear it I think "Please no!". He grew up way too fast as it is, I don't want to accelerate it any more
Runner, I hope you're having a great time in NZ Hope the appointment went well today.
LS, sorry no tips for sharing toys! Ben just started doing it. He still hogs his favourite toys a fair bit, but usually finds a suitable substitute for Jared. We're lucky that both of them seem to favour balls (apart from Ben's trains) and we have about a million different soccer and footballs around the place so there's more than enough to go around
I bought some baby yoghurts today for Jared to try. He's eating three fairly big meals a day now so I'm going to start introducing a few more things. He's tried chicken, which he loved, so we'll try some different meats now too. He'd live on avocado if I gave him the choice, he doesn't ever get sick of it!
SO sorry for my lack of input lately! I always check my hotmail account for notifications and havn't recieved any only to come on and see everyones been chatting away! Grr..I'll make sure I just check the site from now on
Firstly, It is so amazingly wonderful to hear about how in love with your baby(s) you are! Not that it surprises me! Who wouldnt love our little ones! I love hearing all the updates and milestons etc. Definatly gives you reassurance! I won't go to much into personals as there is alot I could say, but I promise i'll be more dedicated from here on out!
LS- It's wonderful seeing you and your little ones on FB also! There beautiful! Not to mention how much I laughed when I saw your DH on his home-made lawn mower! HAHA! It was soo funny..he just looked so proud of himself
As for Caiden, it's been a very tough month. Caiden got his first tooth (bottom) about 4 weeks ago. Wouldn't have really known he was teething...he did have a few wingy days but his was eating fine and cheeks were rarely red then suddenly a tooth! woo Then..it began! He was so upset allll day-crying and crying which is very unusual for Caiden wouldn't eat..woke up hourly at night and it was just so draining. About a week ago I finally got a look in his mouth and it turns out he was getting 5 TEETH AT ONCE!! Aswell as the one that was still growing so really 6 at once!! He has both his bottom two and top four! They have all broken through and are starting to shoot up! He'll be eating a steak before we know it! haha...so the poor thing hasn't been happy. His also had a runny nose and a chesty cough which i did take him to doctor about but doctor wasn't concerned as he has had no tempreture or fever so we have just been letting it run its course naturally. The vapouriser on a night has worked wonders.
Caiden is rolling around like a champ. Once he starts he doesnt stop. He finally started sitting on his own..but generally isn't interested. I wish he would as he would be able to play so much easier! But all in time He is so close to crawling its a tease! He now sits on all fours rocking backwards and forwards so his slowly putting it together. I am taking to time to baby-proof house now! So all is doing fairly well with our little man.
As for me, my dp and I had our first weekend escape at a B&B last weekend which was amazing. Right on the ocean and even saw dolphins from our balcony! Indulged in champagne-and ate so much seafood to make up for the seafood feast I missed at christmas time when I was pregnant hehe. Caiden stayed with my parents and off we went. We only went roughly an hr away so we could come back if needed. it was beautiful and surreal spending quality time with dp again. Well needed and much appreciated!
Even more exciting, my dp's boss (who is also his father) has shouted us a family holiday to fiji in october! All flights and accomodation paid for for a whole week!! We are so very excited about it and it will be Caiden's first real holiday! Going to be interesting to get him to sit still long enough for his passport photo though lol.
Anywho, thats the update! Very sorry again about lack of communication on my side! Give your beautiful, beautiful babies a hug and kiss from Caiden and me and remember to look after yourselves too!
Caiden'smum, great to hear about your upcoming holiday!!!! Lucky you and DH. I've wondered the same thing about passport photos, as we're going to Japan in May. They're not supposed to be smiling or anything, but everytime I pull out a camera, Jared puts a big grin on his face We have a bit of time to get past that though
Your weekend away sounds fantastic! We can't do anything like that since J won't take a bottle. I finally got him to take 60mls yesterday so at least we're making progress.
You poor thing - and poor Caiden - getting all six teeth at once! At least you'll probably have a bit of a break for a while now before the next couple come in. Jared only has the two bottom teeth so far and I'm quite happy to wait longer for the top ones. They can't bf without sticking their tongue over the bottom teeth so it's safe for now, but I worry about those top teeth clamping down.
We had a brilliant night last night. Jared slept from 10pm to 6am and went straight back down and is still down now. I was worried he'd be awake at 6 and would be so tired by the time we went to swimming, but it looks like his timing will be perfect today - yay!
We've been out and about a lot again this week. We found out that Ben is allergic to a lot of penicillin-related ABs (found out the hard way!) early in the week which is a pain. Ben's also been getting really bored after being home all of last week with an ear infection. I've gotta start looking for a daycare for him. I'm going back to work in Feb, but I think he's really missing having kids his age to play with so I'd like to get it sorted soon.
Okay, gotta go and start preparing the troops for swimming.
Thought I would come in and introduce myself to those of you who I haven't met before in other threads. This is a very very long overdue introduction as my firstborn, DS joined us on January 28 2009. Not sure what else I should say but hope to talk to you all on a more regular basis!
Welcome BabyQ!! - Look forward to chatting more in this thread - We have gone a bit quiet in here but still manage to pop in and catch up. Alot of us use FB to keep in contact too, so let us know if you're interested
Great to hear you are all going well!!! Welcome to the new people too!!!
Ava and I are great!! She can sit up on her own now for a few mins at a time which is exciting!! She is now having 3 meals a day as 2 meals a day was no longer filling her up enough and she's still loving Mummy's boob juice of course we have no plans to stop breastfeeding any time soon.... it's going really well
Weekly swim lessons too and she's now started smiling at me just before her head goes under the water!!! haha its sooo cute.
We had a wonderful night last night, she went to bed at 7pm (as always) and didn't wake until 5am!!!! Such a good night.... she's been teething pretty badly on and off the last couple of weeks but she's settled back down again now.... just no teeth yet. But no hurry on those because the longer they are in the gums the better I reckon. As in, the teeth remain nice and strong protected in the gums. Just means more pain for her though
Glad everyone is going well and I love reading the updates - sorry I don't have more time to post more often! Just a busy Mum
Oh! And yesterday I did a soap making course which I've fallen in love with too and I made some really cool soaps!!! I can't wait to make more soon...... !! It was my first time away from Ava for 6hrs i missed her heeeeeaps!!!! (and my boobs were VERY sore by the time i got home to her!!) she fed for ages when I got home! What a relief LOL cos she didnt want much formula during the day.... DH tried feeding her but she wasnt interested!!!! So she was rather hungry by the time I got home.
Anyway off to find something to eat - im hungry!! xx
DG-Ouchy! Yeah I didnt even think about teeth when breast feeding (as my booby juice is long gone lol) Kind of good in a way I guess with all the teeth he has! Hope your little one doesnt chomp to hard on you
Shanti-Sounds like Ava is just like Caiden atm. He is sitting unassited for a few minutes also...but still not confident leaving him that way..always has the pillows to fall on! Caiden is also eating 3 times a day-his weekly favourite is cauliflower. He loves it! As for making soap..that sounds like enourmous fun!! I used to make bath bombs back in the day..they were very cool!
LS-How was your return to work?? Hope it hasnt been too painful away from your kiddes
As for caiden and I all is well. He is still very wingy during the days and nights as his 6 teeth are shooting up. All broken through the gum but still growing. He has a very cute toothy grin and has started chewing his food-even though he doesnt need to lol..still not crawling but still SO close. Sit's up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forwards for about 10mins..moves his knee forward and then belly flops to the ground! So close but not yet!
I finally have a car aswell! YAY My MIL gave me her old one (shes an angel) so Caiden and I can finally leave this place! Oh the things we will do..the list is endless.
Hope you are all well...kisses for you and your bubbys.
Hiya Ladies, phew i havent been on here in ages, havent had the time but thought i would pop on tonight just to see if this was still going and here you all are!!!
i do see most of you on FB so thats still wonderful!! Good to see everyone is doing well!!!!
Reply With Quote
Then..it began! He was so upset allll day-crying and crying which is very unusual for Caiden wouldn't eat..woke up hourly at night and it was just so draining. About a week ago I finally got a look in his mouth and it turns out he was getting 5 TEETH AT ONCE!! Aswell as the one that was still growing so really 6 at once!! He has both his bottom two and top four! They have all broken through and are starting to shoot up! He'll be eating a steak before we know it! haha...so the poor thing hasn't been happy. His also had a runny nose and a chesty cough which i did take him to doctor about but doctor wasn't concerned as he has had no tempreture or fever so we have just been letting it run its course naturally. The vapouriser on a night has worked wonders.
He is so close to crawling its a tease! He now sits on all fours rocking backwards and forwards so his slowly putting it together. I am taking to time to baby-proof house now! So all is doing fairly well with our little man.
Bookmarks