Babies born July 16th - 31st 2008 #3

[thepixie]

Name: Elizabeth Honor (Beth)
Age: 6 wks 2 days
Weight: 4.7kgs (at 5wks 4 days)
Height: 55cm (at 4 wks)
Head Circumference: 38cm (at 4 wks)
Feeding: Breastfeeding
How Often: every 3-4 hours
How Much: 20-25 mins per feed
Other Medication: None
Day Sleeps: usually 3 naps of 30 minutes up to 2.5 hours
Night Sleep: Sleeps for 5/6 hours between feeds overnight
Settles: self-settles in hammock or rocker... likes to have a dummy
Awake Periods: Awake for one to two hours between feeds
Size Clothes: 000 or 00
Size Nappies: Newborn/Infant
Favourite Toy: Hammock mobile
Other stuff: Loves music especially reggae, chillout and things with lots of bass. Tries to stand up when being held.


OMG Kel you are soo organised! Great idea
Tan - so sorry to hear about your FIL
Zee - big honey
Tasia - looking forward to christening photos...
Sorry no more personals, want to run around with the vacuum cleaner before madam wakes up..... but big to mel, sw, feeb, JK, mez, kristy, missy, belle and everyone

[Tannis]

Yesterday FIL couldn't talk or move his arms properly and had temp etc, today MIL said he is almost back to normal! He couldn't remember who everyone(family) was yesterday either and I think he is ok today. Not sure whats wrong still but he is still in hospital, MIL is taking advantage and buying a new dishwasher and might get quotes on renovating the bathroom (both FIL doesn't want to do).

I have had the worst shopping experience with 2 kids today! Jayden is just SOOOO naughty! He kept running away and laughed when I finally found him then cried and wouldn't stop when I put him in the pram. Then I took him to the supermarket and when I had just put the trolley back I had Ashlea in my arms and literally dragging him behind me cause he didn't want to go back to the car! I was so angry at him. I had more things to do but we just came home...thank god he fell asleep in the car. Ashlea was good as usual!

Name: Ashlea Skye (Ashee)
Age: 8wks
Weight: 4.78kgs (at 6wks 5days)
Height: approx 57cm (today)
Head Circumference: 36.8cm (at 6wks 5days)
Feeding: Breastfeeding
How Often: every 3-4 hours
How Much: 15-20 mins per feed
Other Medication: None
Day Sleeps: Either cat naps all day approx half hr 1.5hrs over the whole day or sleeps all day
Night Sleep: approx 9.30pm-7am (sometimes 6.30am) dream feed (or slightly awake) @ 12-1am
Settles: self-settles in bassinette, cuddles with mummy and/or dummy
Awake Periods: Awake for 1.5-2hrs between 1st and 2nd feed....sometimes stays awake between later feeds approx 3hrs
Size Clothes: 0000-000
Size Nappies: Newborn
Favourite Toy: Hanging pram toy with a lion, cow & cat on it and pram toy with Pooh, Tigger & Eeyore
Other stuff: Refused breast on and off for approx 6wks, all going perfect now. Loves her big brother, loves TV already, lots of coos and smiles & gets compliments wherever we go.

[somewoman]

Yesterday FIL couldn't talk or move his arms properly and had temp etc, today MIL said he is almost back to normal! He couldn't remember who everyone(family) was yesterday either and I think he is ok today. Not sure whats wrong still but he is still in hospital, MIL is taking advantage and buying a new dishwasher and might get quotes on renovating the bathroom (both FIL doesn't want to do).

Could be mild ischemic attack (mini stroke - less permanent aftermath).

Will update the list tomorrow after Alyssa's 8 week weigh in! =)

hi all

[Tannis]

I hope so SW, but I just got a txt from MIL saying he isn't good again...I guess we just have to wait for the test results. Apparently he was like this when they were down the sunny coast and seems to be worse late arve and through the night.

I better jump in the shower before my 2 wake up....just did 25mins and 7kms on the bike, I haven't done anything all weekend and not much last week so I have to go harder this week, my aim is to get up to 10kms

I'll have to update my list when Ashlea gets her 8wk check up on Friday @ 12.40pm (thats more to remind me what time LOL).

[thepixie]

Tan LOL Ash and Beth sound like twins......... Beth loves TV too, especially the food channel! Good to hear the BFing is back on track too.

[Jewel]

Oh god. Second attempt at posting. Lol.
Lucky I saved it when it was taking forever to post.

Hi everyone.

Name: Hayden Alexander.
Age: 9wks 2days.
Weight: 4.87kg at 5wks.
Height: 55 at 5wks.
Head Circumference: 39cm at 5wks.
Feeding: S26 Gold
How Often: Every 3 -4hrs mostly
How Much: [i]At least 150-160ml, sometimes 180ml. 5 a day./i]
Other Medication: None.
Day Sleeps: Sometimes 1 - 2hrs, other times 10-15min naps.
Night Sleep: Sleeps through from about 9:30pm -10pm till 7am-8am(sometimes even 9am).
Settles: Self settles most of the time, other times just cuddles with or without a dummy.
Awake Periods: Awake sometimes the whole time between feeds, other times an hour to an 1 1/2hrs. He likes to sleep all morning but be awake alot after lunch and in the evenings.
Size Clothes: 000
Size Nappies: Infant
Favourite Toy: Winnie the pooh floor gym, the toy that hangs in the pram too.
Other stuff:He's a very calm, peaceful baby, like his brother was, but more so. Wakes up smiling and sometimes making his little talking noises. He loves to watch his big brother and smiles constantly at him. Also loves having a bath or shower and hardly even cries when he gets out.

Kell - Great idea with the info! It also reminded me I need to get the bubbablue weighed this week.

Tasia - Great to hear the christening went well. I hope you got some fantastic pictures. I would have been so nervous too. I'm really shy. Lol.

Tan - I hope your FIL is alright. Fingers crossed for you. Sorry to hear Jayden was like that when you were out. DS1 likes to run and hide then thinks it's hilarious when I get angry. DS2 is always the good one when we go out too. lol.

Mez - I'm glad Izzy is feeding and sleeping better. Yeah, some days are kinda bad, but then some days are really good here too, and then you're so thankful when they finally sleep on the bad days.

Kristy - Which one of your little boys is older and by how much? Wow, your little men are already almost 13wks. How's DS1 going with being a big brother?

Zee - Hope you're feeling better. I bet if I went on a shopping spree I wouldn't find anything I'd like.. It's always the way, when you can, you can't find anything you like. Which one is related to you on DWTS? (not that I watch it, I'm just a nosey b!tch. )

Feeb - YAY your DH is home. I hope he lets you have a sleep in and some time for you.

Geez, the weekends go by so fast. They're here and gone before you know it.
We're slowly moving things over to our new house. We're waiting for the kitchen to be made and put in before we can actually move completely.
YAY! I finally put the cot up though. I was soooooo excited and I love it to pieces already and he hasn't even slept in it or anything.

Not much else going on with us. Just the same ol' stuff.

Hi, waves and to Pixie, Bear, Mel, Missy, SW and everyone else.

I'll update Haydies info when I get him weighed later in the week too.
Sorry it's a long post.
xoxo

[Tannis]

Thats nothing compaired to my normal posts Tenny LOL I don't know how everyone has such short posts....I talk too much hehe. YAY for putting the cot up! Mine is still up from when Jayden had it but if I had of pulled it down it still wouldn't be up now, Ashlea's room is no where near complete yet! I did get her the Gossemar Cot set (Kidsline)...its a start. OH re losing posts...I usually type them up in word or notepad first then cut & paste then if something happens to the site least you still have it up in word.

Rach: Ash like Ready, Steady, Cook but she mostly watches Nick Jnr channel because of Jayden, Dora and Diego are both their favourites ATM.

Ashlea is still asleep and Jayden is up so I better go entertain him....any ideas how I can make him listen to me? He is impossible ATM! I hate yelling at him but that seems to be all I do lately not that it helps!

[Jewel]

Tan - No ideas about the listening. Elijah hardly listens to me these days. Sorry, I can't help.

[*Belle*]

Hi girls

Im finally over the darn flu thank god! Tara is getting it though hopefully not too bad, we have her PAED appt tomorrow for her checkup after birth so hopefully he can let me know if she needs antibiotics.

Kell - great idea re the info will fill it in now.

Hello to everyone, I will have to catchup and then do personals, Ive missed out on so so much.. look forward to seeing how you all are and your bubs too!

Name: Tara Jill.
Age: 8 weeks
Weight: 4.45kg at 7wks.
Height: 54cm at 7 weeks.
Head Circumference: 37cm at 7wks.
Feeding: breastmilk
How Often: Every 3 hours or less on demand
How Much: as much as she wants!
Other Medication: None.
Day Sleeps: Sometimes 1 - 2hrs in the morning, afternoons no sleep for 10mins here and there until 6pm.
Night Sleep: Sleeps through from about 6pm to 2am then feeds then sleeps from 3am - 6am then feeds and wakes and feeds again without sleeping at 8am then sleeps in morning for 1-2 hours til 10.30am
Settles: lying on chest, or rocking, only few times has she self settled
Awake Periods: Awake 6- 8am, 11am - 12noon, 2pm 6pm and only while feeding at night at 2am and 6am.
Size Clothes: 000
Size Nappies: newborn, but next will buy infant
Favourite Toy: The swing and her elephant chime from MAZ.
Other stuff: Relaxed baby and loves going out and being in the sling and walking around with me. Loves being with people and being on their chests held upright. Loves tummy time (Julia hated it!) Falls asleep watching In the night garden with Julia. LOL Julia loves telling me what Tara is doing every minute of the day! Tara having mum mum milk! Tara in swing! Tara sleeping in her bed LOL

[*Belle*]

Tannis - any news on your FIL? thinking of you. xxx

Zee - didnt get a sms?? hope you are ok.

Hello to everyone, I have to head off to bed now... will be back tomorrow after Taras appointment.

Bel
xxx

[ShootingStar]

Tannis.. oh hun Its so hard when theyre little sh*ts when youre out hey! I know how you feel. Jesse does it alot when we're out. He always throws things when he doesnt get his way and it can be embarrassing when whatever he throws hits someone! Maybe he didnt get much sleep last night sleeping on the floor? Maybe put him in a grumpy mood, so made it all a little worse. Hmm no real pointers.. Jesse is the same. Though actually he is *at the moment* getting better. I recently put him on vitamins due to his terrible diet and he's been so much better behaved. Maybe just coincidence? But i guess when he has his tanties i just say, "come on, calm down" in a calm voice. Otherwise if i say no then he does something i just go over to him and say Mummy said no. He then usually chucks a tanty and i just ignore it. But hun i think its just the age. You are doing a great job hun. It is so hard looking after 2 kids hey. Least our little princesses are being good for us. Im sure things will get better... eventually . Oh i hope youre FIL is getting better.

Tenny.. yay for putting up the cot!

Belle.. good to hear youre getting better. I hope Tara doesnt get it too bad.

Kristy.. haha.. well we'll see.. if i win, ill hire you a nanny and we're going on a shopping spree!

Mez.. thats great Izzy is going so well. Makes you enjoy her alot more hey. The AR formula works wonders when theyre like that

Lol re the tv shows. Keira seems to like Yo Gabba Gabba. Maybe shes reincarnated from the 70's!

Keira's new cot arrived today!! We decided to buy a new one that converts to a toddler bed so she gets more use out of it.. but because Jesse wont be out of his cot in time (we were given his from my sister). She is starting to get too small for her cradle and wont sleep in it during the day as she moves around too much. So DH has put it up! It looks soooo cool! Im going out to get a mattress tomorrow arvo and will put her in there tomorrow night most probably!

Oh and im loving reading everyone's lists! Its great to see where everyone is at and compare notes iykwim!

[*Belle*]

Gee girls I think I have a small clingy baby compared to all of you!!! shes still in newborn! I guess she was only 3kgs when born. Do most of your bubs sleep through the night now? I have tried feeding Tara at 10pm but it doesnt work.

Kell - hope you feel better - did you have the flu I had cause I had diareoa with that flu and vomiting was not good.

[Arimeh]

Hi guys - no personals tonight - sorry

Been pretty crap day. Crap day that followed a crap night. DS... well I don't even want to talk about his behaviour over the last few days. Let's just say I need more than 3 hours sleep of a night.

Going to clinic tomorrow so will do up a list then. If I get a chance.

Hugs to all
*mwah*

[ShootingStar]

Belle.. nah didnt have the flu, just diorhea. No idea why. I didnt feel sick or even have any pains.. just a whole lot of the runs. But my tummy is still a little tender when i bend. Weird. Maybe you had a bit of Gastro mixed with the flu? It seems to be going around. I guess every baby is different. Keira's formula fed so cant really compare with sleeping through iykwim. But she has been since she was 3 weeks old. Jesse didnt sleep through until 9 weeks. Keira is very much a people person. Not nesessarily clingy, but she can be in her rocker and will start whinging and carry on just so that you come and sit next to her. As soon as she sees you she lights up with smiles. You get up and walk away, she'll carry on again.

Mel.. oh hun hope everything is ok.

[thepixie]

Mel - sounds like a nightmare! LOL at your location though, at least you haven't had a total sense of humour failure.... do you have parents or in-laws close by? If so, methinks it could be time for A to have a sleepover! hope it gets better for you.
Belle - we still have one wake up at night.... and i think our little girl is a bit of a porker... she is a week or two younger than the others and about the same size! but we are lucky she likes being on her own. she will lie in her cot for ages just staring at the mobile, not crying or anything. And sometimes when we have been holding her or playing with her she just gets over us and wants to be alone!
Tan does Jayden have one of those little animal backpacks that you hold on to the tail so they don't run away? might help with running away when you're out!
Kel - yay for the new cot....
mez, tenny, sw and ... everyone else... brain not working... need food
catch up later

[Tannis]

Kell: I've tried the calm voice, I've tried the almost psychotic mother, tried ignoring, reasoning....just nothing works on him. I think its just an age thing too...can't wait for it to be over. I might try vitamins, he doesn't eat badly but he doesn't eat a lot and if I don't think of it, he won't tell me he's hungry. J is usually pretty good out but not lately. I don't like Yo Gabba Gabba LOL, I haven't watched it all but it doesn't look great haha. Woohoo on the new cot! I'm loving reading everyones lists too. The question I was going to ask and forgot the other day was what size clothes are the babies in...now I know

Belle: I hope Tara doesn't get the flu too! Have you tried feeding her later than 10pm? Ashlea usually feeds around 8.30/9.30pm and goes straight to sleep, she would sleep through until around 2am but I feed her again around 11.30/12.30am and she stays asleep and wakes at about 7am. Sometimes I go to sleep after her 8.30 feed but most times I stay up.

Mel: Sorry you had such a cr@ppy day with DS! I had one too...naughty boys! We'll sort them out on Saturday LOL. My SIL told me a few other places: Buderim Tavern, Kawana Waters Hotel and Blue Bar (not sure if there is a kids area, but has a big TV and is in the place we are staying apparently)..If you have a chance check them out, I'll see if I can too.

Rach: Nah he doesn't have one of those, I hate the idea of them being on a lead...although the back pack ones are better. My pram has a strap that is meant to go around the handle of the pram and the mothers wrist to stop it from rolling away, I use it so Jayden can hang on to it and he thinks he's helping push/pull the pram, the only problem is he isn't attached to it he can let go...he never had let go until recently.

FIL hasn't had a stroke, its a virus of some sort...not sure what. They are starting him on AB's tomorrow....So good news I think!

[ShootingStar]

Tannis.. yeh its definately the age hun. I mean, i do those things with Jesse but it doesnt always work. Just depends how stubborn he is being. But yeh id give the vitamins a go. As i said, his temperment since hes been taking them is so much better. Oh lol i dont like Yo Gabba Gabba either.. thoughi f its gonna give me 5 minutes peace.. its my best friend! lol Glad your FIL isnt as bad as first thought!

Mel.. good luck at your appointment!

We're home again today. Was going to go out and get a mattress for Keira's cot this arvo when DH got home but just saw Target have a sale on from Thursday with 25% off Nursery! So im gonna wait until Thursday as i know they have the mattresses with the built in waterproof side.

Thats all from us.. can hear a baby squorking for attention

[Tannis]

Thanks Kell....What vits is Jesse on? It would be liquid form wouldn't it?

I went to buy a gate yesterday from Target but didn't want to spend $80 on it then I got Target's catalogue through email and saw they had one that I was looking at for 50% off and the other for I think 30% off, the 50% off one there was only 1 left so I will try to get up there at 8.30am on Thurs to make sure I get it plus there is 20-30% of kids clothes too so I might get some things for Ashlea for xmas (J has enough).

We have a party to go to at FDC today, then I will leave J there for a bit while I get A's needles...I don't think a screaming 2yo is the best when needles are being give LOL. Hopefully I'll have 2 sleeping children this arve and I can do another 7 or more kms on the bike.

J stayed in bed all night last night! I'll still get the gate will come in handy when A is crawling. Well better get in the shower want to get out of here before Diego starts at 9am