Babies Born July 2007 #11

[Flossie]

Hi all,

Sorry MIA again. My Poppa passed away on Friday so its been full on trying to get flights for my Mum to go to meet Dad in NZ (my Dad's dad). I can't get over to NZ as my passports haven't come through yet as we are all going over in Jan. Poppa never got to meet Olivia (only on Skype) so very sad about that.
The funeral is tomorrow so will be a crappy day tomorrow. He was my fav poppa - so funny, he was so kind hearted and just loved me his only grand daughter.

But, its my birthday today so having a drink, and toasting it to him.

What is the facebook group called? I love facebook and would love to join.

Are any of your bubbas on solids yet? Olivia will be 5 months on Friday and I woudl like to give her some rice ceral but don't know if I should....should i???

[~*Niadalla*~]

Flossie, sorry to hear of the passing of your Poppa.
My thoughts are with your family at this time.
- Nicky

[jemima]

Forgot to say congrats to AMM on your engagement. We went to the CookIslands for our honymoon so I love your choice of location. I am not sure if you have decided exactly where the wedding will be but Aitutaki was DIVINE! In saying that it is all pretty special.

[Starfish]

Hi everyone

Flossie - sorry to hear about your Pop.

Rebecca - Hope you're not feeling too remorseful about your purchases. I too have spent a completely ridiculous amount of money recently. This time of year is so crazy for buying things, isn't it?

Sara - :hugs: Sorry to hear about your mother. Hope today is better for you. I still have both my parents but don't have an MIL. She died before I met DH, so I never knew her, but it sometimes makes me sad that she never got to know me or Diana.

Speaking of parents, does anyone else sometimes feel that no matter how old you get, your parents treat you like a stupid kid? My parents are trying to organise an EU passport for Diana (why she needs one so urgently right now I have no idea ), and are hassling me to get it organised saying it is very important. What, more important than settling, feeding and changing her?? I finally got the application sent off yesterday, but that hasn't stopped them demading to know exactly where I sent it, what I included, who I addressed it to, etc. Sheesh. Makes me feel like I am incapable of addressing and sending an envelope. They were going to pay for the application (costs about $200), but have annoyed me so much that I am thinking of telling them that I don't need their help. Problem is that I can't afford it at the moment. And if it was up to me I wouldn't trying to get the stupid thing organised at this time anyway.... Sorry, vent over.

[blueflower]

Zofia, maybe they have an alteria motive? Maybe they are planning on paying for flights somewhere???? Oh i hope so!!!!

[Flossie]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Its been a tough one, especially cause I am not over in NZ with Mum and Dad. But I will definately remember all the good times - he was such a funny guy

Well I tired Olivia with rice ceral after her 7am bottle and she spat it back out!! Maybe I should try it before her bottle? I don't know if I mixed it right, didn't look very tasty!! I was also told to start 4-6 months because after 6 months could be late for some babies, so I figure she will let us know if she is not ready. Will try her again before her next bottle.

I couldn't find the facebook group. Can someone invite me to it? Alisa Hardware is my name on facebook (and my real name LOL)

[~*Niadalla*~]

Hi flossie - I am not sure if I am correct, but I have heard that it can take up to 10 tries of the same food before bubs will take it.
I'm sure that because she has been so used to liquid for so long and never had anything solid that she could swallow in her mouth, that she just doesnt know what to do with it.
I am yet to try Lach on solids, I too am hoping to wait until 6 months of age. We have issues with constipation though and would like them resolved before starting solids.

Well, Lach slept for 5 hours in his cot last night!!! woot!
Its the first time ever!
he fell asleep on the floor in the lounge room on his belly, so I put him in his cot on his belly, and we didnt hear a peep from him tll 230am.It's so great knowing that I can have him int he cot and he will settle himself down. He slept the whole time without a dummy as well.
I am so proud. lol
So I'll be trying to put him in his cot every night from now on, and also during the day when I can