Tenny- lol I know it it just flyyyyyyyyyyyyyys, why can't they stay little hehehehe. AWWW Hayden's cute Ok sweety I will leave it there as I do need to feed the hungry monster lol, I'll chat to u later & to everyone else xoxoxoxoxox
Well another day and another day of routine well at least for me. I can't believe how quickly your days just go having a baby, and your work is never ending. I give all the mummy's with toddlers all the praise cause I freak out some days with just the one. Isabel is sleeping at the moment and I have managed to do the washing (clothes) and vacuum the house need to mop but I just don't have the energy and it can wait.
Tannis - I don't know if the Zantac is working for Izzy cause she is still arching her back and kicking her legs straight when I feed her but I will see it's only been a week.
Tenny - How are you doing today sweet, it's nice to have a shower without the interruptions hey, I tend to do it when my DH is home and he looks after the little one and just enjoy it that much more.
Pink - Love your photos sweet Ava is just gorgeous. I give Izzy 120mls but sometimes increase it to 150mls as she is still hungry after she finishes.
Kell - so glad that your little man is feeling better hopefully he keeps on improving.
Mel - I too am like you at times and I only have the one. I just sometimes can't handle being a mum especially when she is crying for no reason at all. I have sometimes put myself to sleep crying just cause it's all too much and I haven't had much sleep. You're doing well and are a wonderful mum don't ever doubt yourself
Well I think I'll go and have some lunch while I can. BBL tonight.
I second what Ayapi said - all you mums with toddlers and older kids are doing a fantastic job....
Mel honey, what kel said.... seriously, just the other day the Bear and I were saying "I wish Mel would get her computer fixed, BB is just not the same without her!" Hope A is just going through an adjustment phase that will be over quickly and he starts behaving better In the meantime remember you're doing a great job and it is bloody difficult.
and Kel, same goes for you.
Well, we have had a funny morning, FIL came to the markets with us, and then MIL met up with us for brunch. We all came back to our place (poor little DD was screaming for her lunch as she hadn't been fed since 8.30) then my Dad turned up. My mother is coming over later so we will have all the real grandparents in one day. But why is it that we are the ones with a 3 week old infant and they are the ones who can't seem to organise themselves?
Anyway, everyone.... still got that cold so still trying to take it easy.
We had the health centre visit on Thurs and Maddi's put on 640g in 13 days so she's now 3.9 kg, havent had much of a chance to get online lately been sleeping whenever I can to recover from a cold/flu type thing Ive had recently and its looks like the worst is gone so hopefully Ill be on here a bit more now.
Had a great night last night Maddi slept 930 - 230, 3-730 then 8-1045 and she only went to sleep at 3pm this afternoon, so Im expecting her to wake at 6 or 7ish, then hopefully she'll stay awake for a while then sleep alright again. But we have to leav her at 630 tomorrow morning to drop the car off to be fixed, the suspension's siezed so Ill have no car all week & DF has had to borrow a car from MIL which I cant drive because I havent driven a manual since I got my licence 6 years ago and I cant fit the pram in it.
This is probly TMI but has anyone else got bad constipation since the birth?
Tannis - Maddi is BF and she poo's between 1 - 4 times a day
Ayapi - I so get you on the lack of energy, once DD's gone to sleep & you get a chance to do something & you just want to crash on the couch
Tenny - yay on the relaxing shower, the only time I get to have a shower without screaming in the background is Sundays coz DF is home & normally she'll end up with me in the shower anyway
Mel - I agree the hardest thing is to admit you cant handle it,my breaking point was Friday night DD had been screaming for 3 hours, tried feeding, burping, bathing, singing, walking, changing nappy, laying down, holding upright, dummy & nothing worked. I ended up ringing DF in tears at 845 (he works until 9pm on fridays) asking when he was coming home. I hadnt eaten since lunch, when he got home I fed her and went straight to bed, then I was fine in the morning. So I think it was lack of sleep & not feeling well on my part
Hello everyone else Ive missed. Hope you all had a great weekend
Hope we are having a great weekend that's soon to be over hehehehe.
Skittlebub- I too been having bad constipation don't know why. But have been drinking heaps of water & fruit.
Tannis- Jonathan poos every 2-3rd day. I asked the nurse why he only does it every 2-3rd day & she said it's normal. I don't like my maternal nurse I want to change, can I change? I feel uncomtorble around her I don't know why, I'm getting a bad vibe from her.
Hi to Mary, Mel, Tenny, Pixie, Belle, Kell, Jess, Feeb & to everyone else who I miss
Well am back from Mums house. I had a great time. Callum was so excited to see mum and dad. Was very cute. Liam was a good boy and they couldnt believe how good his is. We are getting lots of smiles and goooooing now. Its so wonderful as the more I talk to him and he smiles I think that maybe he CAN hear me.
No AF here as yet thank god. Not looking forward to that!!!
So when are us Sydney ladies going to have another meet up.
Zee wont be at work as some one tried to break in and stuffed up the shutter doors so shop is closed until the boss decides what he is going to do with the door. He only paid $3000 about 4 months ago to get it fixed.
Well came home and DD and DH has painted Callums room. It look so fresh and great. He is in bed (thats right in his own bed ) and Im hopeing with a new paint job he will think oh wow look at my room and stay in bed. That is it no more in my bed.
Feeb- Hey sweety how u going? How's ur bubba going? How can I tell my maternal nurse I want to change to someone else?
Missy- That's great news that Liam is goooooing. I'm glad that Callum was happy to see parents. Yay for painting thr room, & yeah hope he does stay in there good luck sweety
Feeb- Yeah good, Jonathan is good to. He is awake usually he'll sleep now right till 12pm for his next bottle but yeah no, he's wide awake. So i hope he will fall asleep after his 12pm bottle fingers cross, cause I'm really tired. I cannot wait till the melb meet up
Mel: I thought I was getting PND for a little bit but, I think I was just really down about the feeding thing. I know its hard (esp in a car) but if Jayden screams like that I just ignore him and turn the music up a bit louder. I don't like to admit when I can't handle things and there has been a few times already that I just think I'm not cut out for being a mother of 2.....I definitely don't want 3 now haha. Thats great you had a good night out anyway! Just remember I am here if you need to chat....Oh I am coming down to the Sunny Coast 27/28 Sept. We should meet up somewhere, I'll find out what motel we are staying at I think its called the Oaks. We are coming down for my nephew's 1st bday but I am sure I can sneak away for a while
Kell: How's Jesse going? Jayden's temp was still up yesterday morning but went down pretty quickly, seems to be fine now. I didn't know that about PND that it sets in around 8wks I thought it was just anytime other than the 1st few days which would be baby blues. I think its not PND though just dealing with a toddler and a newborn, you, Mel and I have all got toddlers of similar age plus newborns and we seem to be having the same thought of PND so maybe its not that its just needing to adjust to a new situation....well I hope thats all it is anyway!
Tasia: I know what you mean about having enough! I just got a lecture on the way I spend our money....because I spent money from my account instead of the credit card. I'm not so worried about how often she poos I guess I just worry about how distressed she gets when she hasn't done one. She did do it 2 days in a row, so I think her system is just working itself out. I agree with Feeb, jsut go to another clinic if you can, I wouldn't want to tell the MCHN that I didn't want to see her. I am lucky up here as there is only 1 place to go and the LC that I see is fantastic. There was only 1 MCHN when I had Jayden that I didn't like at 1st but she turned out ok. GOod luck I hope you find someone you are comfortable with, is it what she says or how she says things do you think?
Mez: Thanks for the praise! I remember when I had Jayden and I didn't have enough time to do everything then....Its worse now of course but if you have good time management skills (which I don't!) things would be easier. Does Izzy bring up her wind easy or is that the the zantac is for? Do you burp her during her feed or just after?
Rach: Thats a lot of grandparents in one day! Well done for being the only ones organised, you and Geoff must be a great team!
Thanks Rach and Tasia for the praise too haha Your day will come when you have a toddler and a newborn...except you Tasia, Jonathan will still be a bub when you have your 2nd if your TTC soon.
Sal: What a great night you had! I'm trying to top Ashlea up at midnight or 1am so she sleeps through until 6am it is working but last night she only fed from 1 side then fell asleep and wouldn't wake up, so I had to express the other side (recommended by the LC), I'm hoping she wakes enough to feed tonight. No constipation since birth...but before the birth OMG thats another story! WOW thats a lot of poo haha
Missy: Thats great that Liam is smiling and gooing and esp that you think he can hear you! Ashlea smiled the other day (not a wind smile) She is also gooing a bit now. How exciting for Callum to have a freshly painted room, fingers crossed he stays in there. Not sure I have (or someone else) has mentioned but have you tried putting a gate across his door? I have that for Jayden otherwise he would be wandering around the house or in my room at night.
Feeb: HOw are you going?
We went to the Multicultural Festival today, Ashlea was an angel! I fed her before we left and she slept nearly the whole time we were there and if she didn't sleep she just layed in the pram not making a sound. Jayden was exhausted from walking around and because it was so HOT! He loved the animal farm and the aboriginal dancing. No plans for tomorrow, just finish the washing I started today hehe. I am going to try to have a productive day at home instead of doing nothing all day...I get in a rut when I stay home, I have no idea why! Well time to wake Ashlea up for a feed.
Morning all!
Well looks like 6am is the get up time in my house atm *joy*. Not for Keira though, shes still all warm and cosy in her bed grr so not fair! lol. Ah well hopefully Jesse will start sleeping a little longer soon
Jesse is doing so much better than this time last week! He has picked up alot. My girlfriend told me about a certain milk her doctor recommended for her son when he had gastro, that he would keep down. So i got some yesterday for Jesse and started him on it yesterday. So far so good. He kept it down last night so gave him a little more today. So slowly will have to build him back up again.
Tannis.. yeh thats what she said when i said i thought i might be touching on getting it. She said up until then its still part of the baby blues and that with PND youre down all the time.. every day. But i think youre right.. we are all going through a similar thing with our babies and toddlers.. it must just be the adjustment to another baby aswell. But its nice to know someone else is going through it too iykwim Glad you had a nice day out!
Missy.. thats a great idea. Hopefully he does take to it and stay in there! Jesse's started sleeping in his big bed as of 4 days ago just during the day. Seems to be working well. Was after he was sick for the 2nd time in his cot he didnt want to go in there so i put him in the big bed and it worked. Not game to of a night as yet though.. we both need to catch up on our sleep before that happens!
Pixie.. isnt it always the way! Some people are just unorganised and will never change
Mez.. thanks hun. Oh they do fly dont they. I cant believe Keira is a month old. I had a look at her last night when we bathed her and couldnt believe how big she had gotten! Nuts!
Mel.. how you feeling today hun?
Well slowly getting back into our normal routine this week. Have a heap of washing to do and house work. Oh! I went to buy a dustbuster yesterday.. how much would you expect to pay for one? Well BigW's cheapest was $70! Then Target's was $99! For a dustbuster????? I wouldve thought more like $40? Gonna keep shopping around.. but i so need one in this house!!!!
Kell: I hope Jesse sleeps in a bit for you soon! Ashlea is usually up around 6 or 6.30am I try to keep her sleeping cause I'm not ready but I know I shouldn't really...its just I have been going to bed at like 3am the last couple of nights, 6am just isn't a good time to get up haha. I think its only that a few of us are going through the same sort of feelings that I have admitted to them as well...least we have each other for support if we are down
Try Ebay for dustbuster, we got one a few months ago....it is a vital household item with a toddler! We paid about $40 brand new.
Awww had the worst night last night. Liam woke up at 12.30am for a feed then at 1 Callum woke up, I put him back then 1.15 again Callum came back into my room, I put him back, 2 or after 2 he was in our bed...grrrr then 4.30 Liam had the worst pains so had him in bed with us too. He was trying to do poo and ended up doing it at 6.30. So it wasnt the best night. Going to have a sleep today.
Anastasia how you doing hun??
Tannis I was going to buy a gate but didnt as he slept in his bed so I didnt bother but then he didnt. Im go ing to see how I go, Ive taken his train tracks of him so see how that goes. Sounds like you had a great day at the Multicultural Festival.
Kell dont you just love the 6am starts...awwww hate them. I was up at 6.30 but really 4.30 as poor liam was playing up abit. Not to mention bloody callum...lol. Ill see how the taking his toys off him work. Oh I would have thought $40 too for dustbuster. Waht a rip off.
I just got back from the dentist..had to have a filling, will have 3 more next monday. I also got a referal for an oral surgeon cause I have to have my 4 wisdom and 4 3rd molars taken out before braces can go on.. OMG 8 teeth!!!! Will have to stay in hospital over night Its also going to cost about 11K all up
Missy- Oh no, will he just close the shop down? maybe he should open it up somewhere else?
Kellxx- Glad Jesse is on the mend for you
Mary- Hun I cant remember how many times I have put myself to sleep crying when Laila was 1st born.. it can be such a stressfull time when they are crying for hrs on end for no reason.
Mel- hun I know how you feel, felt ive been at breaking point a few times with DD just screaming/crying etc and trying to fix her up while DS wants his milk, nappy change etc.
Sorry i know that was a poor effort but my lil man is awake for some boobie so better go!
not sure how long this post will be - DS is sleeping and has been for over 2.5 hours now, must of been the drugs I gave him - think his molars are bothering him - Nooooo more teeth!!! I hate them!!!!!
Zee - I think that post was a great effort!!! Its hard to even read the posts, let alone post a reply these days!!!!
Sal - I hate it when bubs have afternoons like that!! So many times I email DH and say WHEN ARE YOU LEAVING WORK!!! - and he only works till 5pm!!!!!! LOL... I think sometimes my emails start around 1ish... lol.... her weight gains were great, you must be one proud mummy!!!
Kel and Tan - yup I think we are all feeling the same lovies!!! Wish we all lived closer - Tan you absolutely MUST come and visit when you are down here. I don't know where that motel is though - what suburb hon? Glad Jesse is getting better Kel - poor little munchkin.
Oh somebody is choking, think she is choking on her own spit, I hate it when that happens, nah she's alright now - no need for PANIC!!!!!
What else was I going to say?
Mez and everyone else who gave us "mothers with toddlers" praise - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Its not an easy job (motherhood) and NOBODY gives you praise these days, so thank you so very much for acknowledging us!!! *mwah* love yas all...
Goddamnit I forgot what else i was going to say... grrr... its a PITA to scroll down on this laptop - but I really did kill mine - so shouldn't complain about this cheap ar$e one should I.. hmmmm.....
Had a good night here last night. Went to IL's for dinner (DH's birthday) and .. damn... A's awake.
Just a quick pop-in cause I'm feeling sick and need to eat while DD sleeps.
Zee - big bummer about your teeth! that is a nightmare!
bleah - brain's not working, just wanted to say tannis, zee, mel, kel, missy, tasia, feeb, belle, sw (if you're still out there) skittlebub and ..... anyone else!
have a good day, hope those babies behave for you
Ok sweety I will leave it there as I do need to feed the hungry monster lol, I'll chat to u later & to everyone else 
xoxoxoxoxox
cause I freak out some days with just the one. Isabel is sleeping at the moment and I have managed to do the washing (clothes) and vacuum the house need to mop but I just don't have the energy and it can wait.
everyone.... still got that cold so still trying to take it easy.
) and Im hopeing with a new paint job he will think oh wow look at my room and stay in bed. That is it no more in my bed.
Its also going to cost about 11K all up 
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