Babies Born July 16th - 31st 2008 #2

:cheer: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTY :cheer:

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day, it's such a gorgeous day here in Melbourne and I'm stuck indoors as my DH and daughter are both asleep at the moment. :( But I'm enjoying a cuppa after all the cleaning and washing I have done.

Izzy is doing really well had her MHN apt last on Wednesday and she had put on 350g in 2 weeks a little on the low side for bottle feed babies apparently but still good. Oh she also told me to give her alternative thickened milk to see how she goes with that cause of her reflux and I have seen a huge change. She doesn't squirm with the thickened milk but when she has it normal she is just a worm and throws it up afterwards.

So a question to the mummy's that are bottle feeding would you just go and buy the AR formula and give that continuously or would you just do what I'm doing every second feed?? Also she is currently on Nan and I'm thinking of changing to Karicare as it has an AR ready to go is that a good brand?

Tannis - I too have my 6 week apt on Monday, it has flown hey can't believe it's gone so quickly.

Tenny - We love having you part of our group too, I'm so happy that we all get along so well and have continued with this thread too... It's a pity we all live in different parts of Australia cause it would have been nice to have met everyone. ;)

Pixie - I hope Beth is okay, glad that the vapouriser is helping her though. It's horrible when they can't breath poor little things.

A BIG :hello: to Missy, Kell, Zee, Belle, Mel, Jess, SW, Tasia and everyone else I have missed.

Happy Birthday Kristy!!!!!!

Happy Father's Day for tomorrow for the Daddys in case I dont get a chance to get on tomorrow.

Havent had a chance to read through the last 2 days of posts yet, hope everyones doing well and big hugs to all!!! :hug:

Little Miss has Colic which explains why we havent had much sleep the last few days, so we have been using the Brauer Colic Relief which is working wonders, she's actually happy to lay down for more than 10mins. So Im doing a quick check of the forums then of to catch up on cleaning & put a load of nappies on.

Mel - have you used a BBB on DD yet? We had one on DD the night before last & I fell asleep while feeding her in bed so she was in it for 9 hours & no leaks or pooplosions! Very impressed

Happy Birthday, Kristy =)))) Hope you have enjoyed your day so far and that it just gets better from here on in. Hope DH has made a huge effort to make you feel REALLY special - you honour him so well every day with how you raise his boys =) I commend you!!

Happy Dads Day to all the daddies

DH is watching horror movies with Alyssa - said he needs to get it out of his system now before she's old enough to get upset by them ;) Well, he's watching the movie and she's watching him (or the cats if they get in her line of sight).


Waves to all!

hello...

thankyou so much for all the wonderful thoughts you sent me, they really made me feel good about myself, and helped alot.
today was pritty good. it started out with my FIL, SIL and nephews not bothering to come over. I was so P!ssed off, they didn't even bother to call, i cooked lesagna chicken wings and salad. as well as little cupcakes with sprinkles. How rude not to call, So i am being a ***** and decided to send my SIL (its her bday tomorrow) her card home with my MIL but i have kept her pressie for myself.
after i got over the fact that i felt totally rejected that everyone didn't bother to come over i had a couple of wines and was much better. stuff the lot of them decided not to spend christmas with any of them this year. if i had known they wouldn't come i would have invited my friends and not my stupid inlaws.
my aunty brought her grand son over today too so isaac had a great time with him. and it was great to spend the day with mum, john, my aunty and all the kids. oh and my MIL was there too she was ok.

Ayapi- i was always advided to ween onto a different formula not to just swap as they may get pains in the tummy. i had ike on the karricare it was good, now i am using heinz nurture GOLD, its great i'm not sure if they have an AR formula. my advise is not to switch too much when you find what works stick to it. you may be interested in the NOVALAC range tho, you get it from the chemist they have different formulas for different issues and i have been told there is no problem switching within the range as the basic formula is the same it just has added stuff to combat your problems their web site will probably explain it better.

Gudism- do you like the Wii? we r buying one 4 christmas.

SYD mates- have we decided where to go yet? a fenced park would be great isaac just isn't as well behaved when in the pram all day as he used to be. there is a great park in windsor that in fenced but its a bit far for everyone else. i will look at the rouse hill one tomorrow. im sure it has toddler play area and also is off the road so it is safe.

let me know

thanks again guys better run ike needs dinner.

kristy
xoxoxo

Kirsty- That's not good that ur FIL, SIL & nephews did not come over, I'm so sorry hun, I would have been ****ed off myself as well, I don't blame you. Especially when you made Lasagna, chicken wings, salad. I don't blame you for not spending xmas with them. I cannot believe they did not call. LOL good on that ur keeping ur SIL pressie. You have a good b'day & enjoy the nite with ur hubby & ur beautiful littles. Take care :) xoxoxoxox

Morning!

Happy Fathers Day all those daddies out there!!!
DH is at work this morning until about 11am.. so we'll have some pancakes when he gets home.

Kristy.. id be peeved too. And wouldnt invite them again. How rude!!! Glad you had a nice day without them anyways.

Mez.. im not to sure when it comes to reflux formula. Id probably just get her use to it as every second bottle, then slowly exchange one bottle for the reflux stuff until shes fully on that. Especially if it seems to be working for her and she has been properly diagnosed with reflux.

Tannis.. yeh i agree with the olive oil and baby oil.. then i read about the sorbelene in a magazine and used that and found it worked brilliantly for Jesse. Yeh its always worth just talking about it. But do know youre not alone ok honey. It is so hard isnt it, especially with a toddler thrown into the mix. I was in tears again last night just because im so tired and Keira wouldnt go to sleep. She was fine, not crying but just wide awake. Sleep deprevation is a killer.

Zee.. yeh that was with clothes on though.. but plus she is formula fed so will probably account for more weight. But they say 200gs per week is best and shes doing that so very happy. Yeh i am tall, no doubt she will be too, Jesse will be for sure. DH is tall too.

Tasia.. im the same with my appetite. I think alot of the time its i just dont have time to stop and eat. It will come back.

DITTO TO WHAT TENNY SAID!!!!! I love this group so much. I love how everyone is so supportive.. something you really need when you have a baby. :clap: for everyone!

Syd Gals.. yeh im happy with Castle Towers? Whats everyone else think?

Ok gonna go hang out the washing while little miss is snoozing.

Morning all (just started typing at 11.57 so its still morning.. )

kristy - that sucks.. I woulda kept the pressie for myself too... LOL.... hope you are having a good day today *mwah*
Oh and yeah the Wii is cool - I did some exercise yesterday - it told me I was obese.. pmsl... well yeah.. but I just had a baby.. thats my excuse...lol

Kel - I was up with DD early this morning too - not crying, she just didn't want to sleep... so I went into the lounge room - hit DS's fire engine toy THREE times with my foot - whilst swearing - and paced the floors with her trying to get her to sleep.. finally got her to sleep half an hour later.. and put her back in bed... I swear, 2 minutes later she woke up again.. GRRRR.. so DH got up and I fell back asleep - apparently it took him half an hour to get her to go to sleep too... by this time it was 5.30!!!! (She woke at 3.30 for a feed) and then DS was up at 6.30.. lol.. so DH is a bit tired today - I'm going to get him to go for a nap soon..

And I agree with all too - this group is great (no wonder I can't leave it even though technically I'm not supposed to be here!!)

Mez - if it were me - I would actually go and buy that formula that seems to be helping. I've switched DD three times now with different formulas and she hasn't had any belly problems so it might be a baby thing instead of a standard reaction to have belly probs? I dunno...

Sal - no I haven't tried the BBB on her yet - still with other fitted nappies that I scored off FJ and covers at night. Although got her in an IB at the moment - sooo cute!!!! Got her into a medium one.. heheheeheheheehehe

Happy Father's day to all the daddies *mwah* enjoy your babies!!!!!!

Well better go keep stuffing nappies and put more washed ones on the line... never ends here!!!

Damn DD just woke up.. grrr... she's supposed to be sleeping.....ahh well.. like I said.. never ends here!!!

:dance:Happy Father's day.
I hope all your partners had a great day.

Bear - Happy Father's day!!! I hope you had a fantastic first father's day. :dance:

Kristy - I can't believe they didn't call. That's just plain rude. Stuff em. Way to go at keeping the present I would have done the same thing. I'm glad you had a good birthday.

Mez - Good luck with the forumla switching. I hope it works out and helps your little miss.

Tasia - I'm the same with my appetite lately. Sometimes I forget to eat lunch, then I wonder why I'm hungry later on. Lol.

Mel - I hope DD sleeps better tonight

I need to snap out of all this crap in my mind. Geez, I'm sick of myself. :rolleyes:

Great weather here today. It was really nice. We went to watch sport finals today.. DP went to the local footy comp finals and I went to the soccer finals to watch my sister. Since they're at the same sporting place it worked out well... and ontop of that I won DP a wheelbarrow of alcohol. Like 2 cases of beer, 6 or something bottles of wine and and some spirits - scotch, rum, etc. aswell as the wheelbarrow. LOL

xoxo

Tenny - well done on the win - that sounds like something I could use ;) And don't beat yourself up too much honey - if you need to vent or anything - fire away. And if you need someone to talk to - you are welcome to give me a call for a good chat.. I'm a pretty good listener :hug:

Hi girls

Happy fathers day! I hope you are all well, I havent been around sorry girls been trying to get a better grip on everything. Thanks so much for all your support girls you are wonderful.

Zee - thanks so much for your text mate, my mobile is crapola so couldnt respond... thanks for your support honey and I hope Lucas has settled better for you today too.

Im goingto my GP tomorrow morning to up my Post Natal Depression meds so thats good and its needed. and then seeing my OB on Wednesday for 6 week checkup. Tara is doing well but still ha again really unsettled periods from2pm in the arvo to about 8pm and then around 4am and doesnt go back to sleep then I have to get Julia her breakie at 7am so im a walking zombie at the moment still. Im not sure if its my milk or not so may have to supplement with formula sometime to see.

Big hugs to everyone. Hope you dont mind not much personals I havent had a chance to catchup on everything.

ETA - Friday good for me too at the towers, morning is much better for us if possible thanks girls.look forward to seeing you all.

Bel
xxx

just quick

syd gals/guys- the towers is good for me too.... this friday right??? what time.???

Happy Father's Day!!!

Sorry been out all day, so I haven't read the posts yet, will do later or tomorrow. Hope all the daddies (esp the 1st timers) had a great day!

Just for a change Chris didn't have to do anything today :rolleyes:

Hi everyone :)

Well my day was ok, spend father's day at my in laws but not for long then came home. Went to my parent's yesterday. Jonathan bought his dad a cap & aftershave as well as a card with a photo of him & his dad & Jonathan's footprints, it's so cute hubby was impressed he liked it. I tried to do his hands, but yeah no Jonathan kept closing his hands lol. Oh well maybe next year.

Kell- Yeah same here sometimes I forget to eat or I don't have time, but I does come back to me later.

Tenny- I rarely eat during the day, but I have a light snack/meal at night depends how I feel.

Melbourne girls- R we still on for this friday @ highpoint-Max Brenners @ 11am?

Morning all!!

Getting better at night in our house (well Jesse!). He only woke once last night woohoo. I went to bed early and DH fed Keira arond 9.30pm i think, then she woke at 5am. So am pretty pleased with her efforts lately with sleeping through!!
We went to the IL's for fathers day last night. So over Jesse and his tanties! But theyre use to them lol. He just has the worst high pitched scream!

Syd gals/guy.. so yeh Friday at Castle Towers.. shall we say around 10am? Is that ok for everyone? Meet outside Kmart maybe? Then we can work out where we wanna go for coffee? Just ideas..

Tasia.. oh how lovely!

Belle.. good luck at your appointment.

Mel.. yep i hate that! Keira's game she plays with us too!

Oh forgot to mension i stacked it on Saturday up at the shops! Damn went weather! Quite embarrassing yes, but i also have the sorest elbow with a whopping great bruise on it that kills.

Well off to get some more caffeine for my mug.

:hello: everyone hope you had a great weekend
Just wanted to pop in and say we just had the midwife come round. Beth has gained a kilo from her weight on discharge from hospital and has grown a huge 4.5 cm in length! The Bear and I were very pleased!
We're keen for the meetup on friday at this stage so hopefully will see all the sydney folks there.
Belle - hope you're feeling better hon... and you too Tenny - Yay for the alcohol
Kel, what's your secret with Kiera sleeping through the night! How good is that!
:) Mel, kristy, tasia, feeb, zee, tannis, SW, skittlebub and all the rest have a great day!

Mary- Laila was on Karicare AR formula (started on S26) and it was great, such a blessing. Once she went on that she started sleeping through the night. Lucas is now on the Karicare food thickener which I mix in with my boobie milk.

Kristy- OMG how RUDE!!! I hope your DH rang them and ripped it up them.

Kellxx- Laila was the same size a keira at her age.. while Lucas is gaining weight he is only in the 10th centile unlike Laila who was always 75 centile and over.
You poor chook, im waiting for the day that happens to me.

Belle- Thats ok hun, sometimes I dont get peoples messages or they dont get mine..im so over 3.

SYDNEY PEOPLE- Yeah im fine for Towers on Friday at 10am outside Kmart!!

Anastasia yep friday 11am at max brenners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looking forward to it

Allo Allo Allo bewdiful peoples... ;)

Kel - dude... you have to stop telling us that Keira is sleeping through the night.. or else.. I may come down there and swap her over with mine... (i'm sure you wouldn't know the difference.... yeah right!! pmsl) :cryinglaugh: Tell us more about this "stack"..... hehe.. and I think A would out do J with the high pitched scream - OMG. its enough to make your ears bleed I think..

Pixie chick - that is a GREAT gain - woohoo!!!! You guys are going great... (now.. are you jumping on a plane and meeting up with me sometime? heheheheheehe...)

Helloooooooooooo to everyone else - I'm a bit rushed off my feet - got so much stuff to do today, and its hard that I can only really do it when DS is sleeping - and that includes typing in here with my longish posts!!!!! DD is stirring in her rocker, so will probably want a feed soon (she is now on 3 hourly feeds - woohoo!) and DS will wake up soon I'm sure... I've made his lunch though - sooo much easier when he is crying and trying to get your attention when you first get him up and you can distract him with food!!!! lol not that he eats it, but its a fun toy for him ;)

love yas all *mwah* !!!