Babies born July 16th - 31st 2008 #3

[feeb]

Hay all i have had a busy week and DH been away all week so i am extra tired dont know why when i am the one that gets up overnight etc.

Maz thats a great sleep.

Jess u sound like me out and about!!!!!!!!

bellahugs hope you can work things out with DH, babies make things hard in relationships I know we have had our fair share of issues.

I gave Jacob panadol pre needles and then reglarly for 12 hrs post.

hope everyone else is well.

gorgeous day in melbourne!!!!!!

[Tannis]

Mel: I'll ask SIL#5 if she knows anywhere, otherwise thats ok if we have to supervise them....probably should anyway LOL. I hope Mehkelti starts sleeping properly for you...Ash slept from about 11.30am until 2.15pm, I fed her then and she has gone straight back to sleep again....today must be her sleepy day, tomorrow she will probably be awake all day

I think I will give Ash something before her needles, I can't have a whingy toddler and baby at the same time!

[Arimeh]

Tan... err I think I phrased that wrong..lol.... I think I meant that we would have to stand there and supervise - rather than like letting them go 10 metres from us and play on equipment (ie maccas playground)

i must be tired cos I'm sounding like a negligent mother!!!

[Daydream Believer]

Hi & big hugs to all

Just a quick one, No time for personals but I have been reading the posts. Really should be doing some cleaning now DD is finally asleep

BBL hopefully
xox

[somewoman]

sorry gals, no personals at the mo. waves to all though and loving all these baby pics!

re. baby pain relief for needles, just in case anyone has a life and doesn't spend their days listening to news radio, it was announced today that there is a significant link between babies under 1 year being given paracetamol and the rise in asthma, eczema and the likes.

link warning - the ABC news article

[Jewel]

Just a quick one for now.

Re: Needles. I didn't give either of my boys anything prior the the needles. I was actually going to give Haydie something this time but I forgot cause I was running really late. Elijah only had nurafen once afterwards. Haydie had it twice, cause everytime he'd move his legs he'd whinge even while sleeping.

Belle - I'm sorry to hear things aren't going so well. BIG HUGS! Look after yourself hunny. We're all here for you no matter what.

Thanks for the site, SW.
I'll have to come back and read it later. DP is rushing me.

and more personals later.
xoxo

[Zee]

Heya all, been trying to get on all arvo but Lucas hasnt slept since bout 12.30 he is asleep in my arms atm.

Im having a horrible day, been crying most of it. I wanna move back to my home town..dont like it much but my friends are there. Im so lonely, dont know anyone really so all I do is sit at home 7 days a week. The friends I have made online live to far away, live on the other side of Sydney, dont have kids so work during the week & party during the weekend. Sadly Belle and I go to meet up but something comes up on mine or her end DH works long weird hrs.. I actually wait for MIL's daily phone calls so I have someone to talk to. I never get asked to do anything.

Booked Laila into daycare this arvo for 2 days a week starting in Jan 09.. I cried at that aswell LOL. At least her daycare is in my street so I can go spy on her if I get upset

PIL will be here at 8 cause its DH's Bday tomorrow and they will be at a wedding...

Still havnt stopped bleeding since I had Lucas... when will it end

My pump stopped working this morning so had to fork out another couple of hundred for another 1 cause I cant wait to claim it on warrenty.. god I hope tomorrow is a better day.


Belle- Hope you all get better ASAP hun Im sure things will get back on track for you and DH once Tara starts to settle better etc.

Tan- I give panadole but couldnt this time cause I hadnt booked in for Lucas needles just his 6 week check up (though he was 7 weeks) and she said instead of me coming back she would just do it.

Missy- Hope Liams app went well.

Pixie- Tell Bear to send me some of his cooking LOL, will have to get the name of that book he was telling me about!

Soz better go, will try to come back later and finish personals.

[Ayapi]

Oh Zee hun, we are all here for you sweet. I'm a little like you, I really only have one really close friend but no-one else all you guys keep me going here. But now that I've started Mothers group I am getting to know mums with babies around the same age as Izzy and who live in the same area. My thoughts for you is can't you join a Mothers group even though this is your second bub?? If you need to talk let me know and PM me sweet. Sending you lots of BIG

Belle - Oh hun I hope you get over your flu real soon. I'm sure once Tara gets more settled things will start to work out for you and your DH. Just remember to take some YOU time and communicate with DH even if it is hard to do.

BBL going to have dinner!

[thepixie]

Zee - honey sounds like you've had a horrible day. If you want to chat just say the word I'll PM you my phone numbers, feel free to call anytime. That book the Bear was talking about was Appetite by Nigel Slater..... Hope you get some sleep and feel better
Belle - of course you can come to the next sydney meet - we missed you at the last one! And hope things get better for you. If you have the same flu we had its bloody awful so I know how you feel.
DD has been a bit of a grumpy bum today. she also seems to be getting a rash on her face and head. I'm wondering if its' something to do with the antibiotics I'm taking. Just can't really think of much else that has changed that might be causing it.
mel, sw, feeb, tasia, tan, tenny, skittle, missy, mez, JK and everyone

[Ayapi]

Pixie - what does the rash look like? Izzy has it on her face head too but it's heat rash for her, I seem to overheat her when I put her in bed cause I think that she is going to be cold but really she isn't.

[jessicakate]

Good evening everyone

well today was fun, but of course Georgia decided that she didn't want to sleep in her pram whilst we were out, and wanted hugs right when my lunch came. Luckily I had ordered a caramelised onion and mushroom tart with some goats cheese sprinkled on top, and so I just got one of my friends to hold Georgia whilst I cut it up into bite size pieces and then I could let her sleep in my arms whilst I ate. Funnily she was happy to go back into her pram after I finished eating... what is with kids having a sixth sense about parents eating or being just about to eat food???

Pixie - hi there, does Beth rash look pimply. like tiny little pimply dots all over her cheeks, and maybe her forehead. If so it could be what they used to call a milk rash. Not sure what the correct name is. Georgia got hers at about 5 weeks and it was gone by 7 weeks. Most babies get it (at least most BF babies, not sure about formula) between the rash and the hair loss, little Georgia was not at her best in those two weeks, of course she was still the most beautiful baby ever to me.

Hey Mez - if I didn't live so far away from you I would be popping over all the time. if you'd have me of course. Still I'm happy to drive so would be happy to catch up much more than we currently do. In fact DH and I would love if you and your DH wanted to come over for lunch on a weekend some time soon. what do you think?

Zee honey, I am so sorry that you have had a miserable day and that you feel lonely. I agree with Mez, you should definitely try to get into a mothers group, I am sure that would help a bit. I can imagine how hard it would be not knowing anyone, people just aren't so friendly with their neighbours anymore are they? if you don't have a mothers group in your area, maybe you can join a playgroup or something like that. Also I would check with someone about the bleeding. I don't think that you necessarily should still be bleeding. how long did it last with Laila?

Hi feeb - I think that just having another adult in the house makes a big difference to how tired you feel. I'm glad you are out and about having fun too. I am planning to stay in a couple of days next week after Gigi's imunisations in case she has a reaction or is extra sleepy.

Hey Tan - I am not planning on giving Georgia panadol unless she needs it. I heard the news item that SW was referring to as well, but I don't think I would risk her having a fever without giving her panadol cos babies can get very sick from being overheated. Also she only has little legs so if they are really sore and she can't sleep then I might use it too. However I was reading an article recently which said that breastfeeding whilst the child gets the needle results in less crying and pain, because something in the milk release endorphins in the baby which makes them feel good. so I guess if she is crying a lot when we get home I will probably just give her lots of extra feeds to get her through it.

Hi Belle - oh you poor thing. that is awful for you that you are having marriage problems. just hang in there hon if you can. just a suggestion, feel free to completely disregard it, but maybe try writing a letter to your DH which says all the things that you are feeling, cos I know that sometimes when we try to talk to our partners about sensitive issues they can get defensive or try to start a discussion and you end up off track and not saying what you really need to say. You could give him the letter and tell him you would be happy to talk to him about everything in it after he has read the whole thing. anyway just an idea, but I wouldn't do it when either of you are exceptionally tired, because then no one is ever reasonable.

ok well i have certainly written enough, so better get going. bbl. hi to everyone I missed.

[ShootingStar]

Howdeedooodeee..

Well Jesse and Isaac had a great time again today.. they are such great mates. Kristy and i had a wonderful time too.
Keira's going great guns on the AR formula. Giving it to her every second feed and shes not bring up anything with it. Then the feeds she's having the normal stuff she is. So just hoping she poos tomorrow and then we can make the switch.

Zee.. sorry youre feeling down. I thought you and FionaJill were good friends and always meet up? Perhaps you could try looking for a mothers group in your area? Wow, a couple of hundred for a breast pump?? what type are you using?? You might've been better off just hiring one? Hope tomorrows a better day for you.

Missy.. how did Liam go? Hope everythings ok.

Re needles. I didnt give Jesse any panadol before his first lot of needles and he had a terrible few days and night after them, was just so irritable and had a temperature. Gave it to him with all the others before and he was fine. Will be doing the same with Keira.

Belle.. sorry youre having a hard time. I hope things get better for you soon. Of course youre welcome to the meet ups, youve always been invited to the previous ones too.

Mez.. woohoooooo for Izzy's long sleep! So happy shes come good for you honey and that formula is making her so much more content.

Pixie.. oh another good baby hey! Thats great shes sleeping so well! You must have super booby milk! Yeh what does the rash look like? Is it pimply? If so, sounds like a hormone rash.. very common and nothing wrong with it. It will just go after a few weeks. Doesnt effect bubs at all. Jesse was covered with it (have pics in his gallery). Keira got a little but not much at all.

Jessica.. thanks hun. Good to see you and hear Georgia is going so well. Yep! Keira loves the change table. No matter how hungry she may be.. when i put her down on there all the smiles come out!

Jesse is getting better each day (food wise).. maybe it was just my break down that kicked things back into swing lol.. Hes still waking each night though and crying out now until i go in and lay him down.. which is annoying! Keiras still a sleeping angel and sleeping through. Hopefully hes worn out from today with Isaac and he sleeps through!

[Zee]

Thanks girls, im so glad I have all of you ...pity I cant get on the PC much these days.

I am feeling abit better now after the lovely posts and the lovely PM Belle sent me, I wish we all lived close together so we could all get together on a regular basis.

Im actually abit of a shy person, prob the reason why I havnt joined a parents group. Im ok with meeting people that ive met on the net cause I get to know them 1st IYKWIM (like in here).

Alot of the mothers groups I see they go to the shops to have a coffee etc.. while thats nice I couldnt do it to much cause Laila gets to bored, who wants to sit in a pram for hrs on end?? It would be ok if it was a park, someones house etc.

Anyway...

Mary- Sorry you feel the same way hun

Kellxx- Yeah Fiona and I are friends, she just lives near the mountins now so we havnt seen each other for awhile.. just the odd txt. Gunna make it my mission to get my bum to her place in the next few weeks. Its a Ameda Purely yours pump..it was about $450

Jess-

what is with kids having a sixth sense about parents eating or being just about to eat food???

No idea..happens all the time here.

Pixie- Thanks hun, I will PM you.

Well I think I might try and hit the hay..PIL just left and Lucas just had a feed. Dh is so lucky, wish my parents would give me pressies like they do. We currently owe them $14K still on our car which we pay off weekly.. they just said to him dont worry about it (though I still wanna pay them for it) and SIL borrowed our coffee machine as we wernt using it very much..she has used it heaps so DH said we would just buy a new one..well they just brought him a new one(the one he wanted for $1500)

[Anastasia]

Hi ladies,

Well had a good day & night. Went to a resturant with 2 of my friends in Northcote, Station Street an italian resturant ( forgot the name, starts with B). It was good. Hope you all had a lovely day/night

Sorry no personal tonight, as I'm really tired. Goodnight ladies, take care & keep smiling

xoxoxoxox

[thepixie]

Yeh what does the rash look like? Is it pimply?

Her skin is really dry and there are red areas on her face, head and neck.... I think she had the pimples earlier and it doesn't look like that... hopefully it will go away soon, but I think it will be like JK's little Georgia - not looking her best for the next week or so...
anyhoo, catch you folks up after the markets - have a great day

[Arimeh]

mornin all

Zee - I so understand that alone feeling.... so if you ever want to chat to a Queenslander, I'm here for you too. Oh and my pump cost a fair few hundred too... figure I'll use it for the next one.

Pixie chick - could the rash be a reaction to something? like washing liquid, or even your hand soap you use before picking her up? just an idea

SW - very interesting article - have t o say I was more interested in the comments underneath...lol

Hello to everyone else - just a tiny post - hate typing with one hand.

*mwah*

[ShootingStar]

Morning all!

Zee.. jeepers hmm thats alot for a breast pump! I wouldve just hired one. Perhaps it would be worth looking into a Playgroup then or something. Theres a website that will tell you your closest one. They just do all that stuff, games, craft etc.

Pixie.. Keira's had the rash on and off too. I think its still just part of the hormone rash, hers werent really like pimples, well not the white head ones just redish. Maybe its also partly heat rash?

Hoping Keira does a normal poo today (and not constipated) so i can switch her to the AR formula full time. Oh its so much better. Shes not bring up anything with it.. this morning with the other stuff shes drenched 2 bibs so far.. poor pet.

Well its gonna be a stinker in Sydney today! Its already soooo hot! DH is at work today and looks like will be a long one for him. He has to stay until the temperature in the chook sheds drops below a certain degrees. Good for the over time though! Especially in summer. So have done 3 loads of washing.. can hear the washing machine beeping saying the last is done and needs hanging out, so best go do that!

[Tannis]

Zee: Great to hear you are feeling a bit better! I was meant to post last night but I was SOO tired that by the time I read through all the posts I had to go to bed, I was falling asleep at the computer! I am lucky I have 5 of Chris's sisters and nieces that all help me out etc but it would be nice to have close friends around, all my close friends are in Melb. Big for you, we are always here. What wonderful PIL you have!

Tasia: Great you had a good night!

Rach: Ash's skin is a little like that, although its more pimply ATM...I think its just part of milk rash.

Mel: I don't usually post now if I have only 1 hand, its too frustrating haha

Chris has just taken Jayden over to visit his parents, they just got back from the Sunshine Coast yesterday, FIL can barely walk not sure why but we saw them last night and it looks like he has had a stroke...but they wouldn't take him to the hospital last night! I think they are going to the Dr's today though. Its hot already, so I think washing will be on the agenda today. I have Jayden's name in wooden letters that he got for his 1st bday that were painted baby blue & white, I am going to spray paint them real blue, red & yellow to match his racing car bed...Hopefully will do that today.

I'm off to have a nice relaxing shower while I have no boys and a little girl asleep....Have a great day if I don't come back.