Babies Born July 2007 #14

**Meluchja** · January 20th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Em, just had a look at that post, it's a classic. I would have died if it were me !!!

Jem, I can't believe what an idot that James is. What a tool not using one of the idols, I bet he would be kicking himself now. I have thought about going back to work for the same reasons, but I doubt my work would allow be to go back like that. I guess I won't know until I talk to them about it. I rang last week to talk to them about applying for an extension on my maternity leave, and I still haven't heard back. I guess asking if I could come back a couple of days a week, can't do any harm.

Well, it's just be and the boy tonight. Charlize is staying at my parents tonight as her cousin is up from the country and they adore each other. And DH is on night shift, so my narchos are in the oven, baking away nicely and I'm able to sit down for more than a couple of minutes as Jack is in his jumper, squeeling away merrily.

Hope everyone has a great night. It's our anniversay tomorrow, and I'm being sent shopping to choose a present while DH stays home and helps to install our t.v and speakers. I'm thinking a new watch as my old one, has a cracked face, or maybe a nice ring or a pair of ear-rings, or maybe I could go all three, just jokin I would be divorced before the day in out

. But looking forward to tomorrow nights dinner at the casino, it's wonderful food, and I can't wait to have a couple of drinks with DH like the good old times.

BTW, how much EBM does everyones bubs drink from a bottle in one hit? Just want to make sure I have enough expressed before our outing. Thanks

Take care all.

**CrystalBoo** · January 20th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Ohhh I miss Survivor. We don't get normal channels atm, only austar

Em, thanks for the giggle. I personally, would have been mortified - don't think I couldve handled it so calmly. LOL

Cute ticker Mel. How are the studies going? BTW I would go for the jewellery - you can justify a new watch any old time

Sorry can't help with the EBM, I don't have a life so she never has it! I'm jealous of your dinner, we haven't been out since Autie was born. Maybe it's time to hit up nani and gramps...

Happy 6months Kaetlyn. How'd the solids go?

Has anyone ever been on a good beachy type holiday where babies are welcome and it's really inexpensive? We're thinking of a short 3 day break somewhere so we don't want to pay a lot for airfares or accommodation just for that length of time.

Hope everyone else is doing well, haven't heard from so many people lately.

**Meluchja** · January 20th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Hey Sacha, it has been quiet in here lately. I remember when we were a pregnancy group, and if you were out for a day, you would have about 3 pages to catch up on, lol. We are going away for 2 nights up the sunshine coast in march at a family resort. Best of all, it only cost us $50. Have you heard of TrendWest before? It's now called Whyndam or something like that. Anyway, they make you sit through some, big selling siminar trying to convience you to buy into it all, but at the end you just say 'no thanks' and you get to choose from a group of free gifts, one being a holiday. All it costs in $50 for admin fees. There is a few conditions but if your pretty flexible with when you can go, it's great. PM if you want their number to ring to attend one of the siminars

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Thanks about the nice comment about the pic, I love that shot.

**CrystalBoo** · January 20th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Thanks Mel. I actually have a friend who used to work for trendwest so i know the deal, but i didn't think of it. we'd actually like to go a bit further afield if we can but i will definitely keep that in mind for sure. you didn't say how your study was going...

**Meluchja** · January 20th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Sorry Sacha, the study is going well. A little slow since christmas, but I have just started to pick things back up. I meet with my first client once school holidays are over as she has a couple in school and would prefer to meet kids free. Really looking forward to that. Fingers crossed me get along really really well, she sounds lovely. Where abouts were you looking at going?

Jem, the nachos were devine although I do now feel a little ill. Probably a good thing, so I don't want to finish the rest of the doritos off tomorrow. lol !! I agree as well, I think tomorrow night is definately what we need. I have been meaning to ask you, how is Jesse going with his talking? Charlize is still only saying single words. She has just started over the last couple of weeks to say alot more, but still not really attempting sentences (well english anyway). She can say the f and the s word well lol

Sara, glad the solids seem to be going o.k.

**kungfubecca** · January 21st, 2008, 08:05 PM

Hi all,

Sara, sounds like your solids are off to a good start. I can imagine the funny faces. How cute on the happy half birthday song. I think if I sing that at 2.50 on Xaviers half birthday my co-workers will look at me a bit strange lol. eing tight now means that when you do go back to work it will make it easier to save for the next bub.
Xavier sometimes has a bath where i just support his shoulders, but this i hard on my back. most of the time it is a bath or shower with one of us. showers are easy just have everything ready before hand.

Flos, it's great liv adjusted to the time difference so quickly. I heard about a bub recently that normally wakes every morning at 4am, and they went to singapore and the bub was waking at 2am which was the equivalent to sydney's 4am, and that bub was ready and rearing for the day!!

sacha, autum is one very cute little girl, love the head band.

Em, I find the Aldi nappies to be very good for little boys. and they are a great price. the wipes are also good as they aren't as thick as huggies. We like to buy their dog food too as it's pretty good quality for the price they charge about half the price of Pal. Yep I am enjoying work. I guess I do miss xavier but I don't think about it much. But i do leave a few miniutes early every day and I don't like Nathan to pick him up without me.

xavier isn't turned around yet and already stares at nathan. He can only just see him!

mel, we have a turn a tot too, fantstic aren't they. i thought you had to have it in the upright position once you turned them around, I didn't think you were allowed to have it reclined in front facing. I lso thought that the reason behind waiting until they were older was for size/weight reasons as the bub will move differently in an accident if they are heavy rather than light?? But that really is just an assumption of mine.

I think that we will wait untill xav is closer to the 9kg wgich is what the turn a tot is rated for. i think we are also going to be starting the teething rollercoaster xavier has been gnawing in things like he has a purpose and getting anry when he does, like it hurts.

**Tracey** · January 21st, 2008, 06:10 AM

Bec,
I am turning his car seat around today!
I start (AGAIN) back at work today! LOL

It's gonna be cruisy, so Im looking forward to it!

Mel, a feed of EBM for Zyon is about 200ml!

If that helps!?

got heaps to do today..... Yes Bec ya gotta be a day ahead when back at work!

**Flossie** · January 21st, 2008, 06:39 AM

Hi all,

Just a quick one today as I am in New Zealand. Olivia was an angel on the plane, we had to stop over in Auckland so it was a long day, she only cried about 7:30pm on the plane after her bottle but I got her to sleep ok. NZ is 2 hours ahead so yesterday she was still feeding and sleeping on Melbourne time but now she is on NZ time so that is better for us! She has been an angel, sleeping all through the night and at her day sleeps even though she is in a different place and a different cot! Such a good baby.

Hope you are all great! Must run, Livvie just woke and we are going to the shops before Nan comes to visit!

Luv Lis and Livvie xx

**CrystalBoo** · January 21st, 2008, 06:39 AM

Jem, I added a photo of little baby McEnroe as suggested - LOL

**jemima** · January 21st, 2008, 07:02 AM

OMG Sacha - Autie is adorable with her headband! I love it!!

**CrystalBoo** · January 21st, 2008, 07:45 AM

Thanks Jem

LOL at Charlize's vocabulary Mel! And Happy Anniversary! Hope you get yourself something shiny

Would like to hear how it goes with your client and how things work - I don't know much about having a doula. We are looking at up around the reef for a holiday or maybe even o/s somewhere if there's a mega bargain and it's not a long plane flight. We really just want to test the waters with travelling with Autie as we did a lot before we had her and would like to continue. Just want to build up the tips and tricks you need to know when you travel with kids IYKWIM.

Have a great time in NZ Lis. Glad to hear Livvie is being so good for you!

Sounds like the solids went quite well for the first time Sara. She might like to suck on the spoon with some on? It's nice that you can stay home a bit longer - what a reward for your scrimping

Hope work goes well for you today Tracey.

Today I'm grumpy with a burning back, probably hormones. That's my grizzle. Autie is clawing/belly flopping her way forward instead of backward now and DH is unexpectedly home due to the floods - those are my smilies. Have a happy day everyone.

**Ngala** · January 21st, 2008, 08:13 AM

Hey everyone!

Just a quick hello from me. I am now a qualified scuba diver!! The dives yesterday were amazing. We went through caves and under ledges and saw heaps of fish. I also saw a stingray and a huge octopus! I've got these in my tanks at home but it was good to see out in the water

Anyway, goitta go to the gym. BBL to read over

**mrscricket** · January 21st, 2008, 10:08 AM

Hi girls - this is going to be quick while Tom is down on the floor trying to kill his rattle. He has an absolute case of the crazy's today. This morning he refused to drink any more than 20mls of his bottle but woke last night for a feed which he hasnt done in ages. We are having a few sleep problems at the moment in that all he wants to do is roll over and it is super hard to re-settle him for his sleeps. I am thinking about getting one of those Safe T wraps because i tried a sleep positioner and he didnt even last 2 minutes in it! Little bugger..

Sorry no time for personals - Crazy is calling! BBL to do personals xx

**Meluchja** · January 21st, 2008, 01:15 PM

Em, DH said to say thanks lol

. He is also big on the naughty words, but I guess she will just have to learn that adults can say them, just not kiddies. Glad Tom is behaving much better in the car, now that he is turned around. Is he starting to try and crawl? I found when Charlize did this, she became unsettled in alot of things like sleeping, feeding etc.

I bought a lovely ring today. And even better, it was 1/2 price. I love it. And I also weighed Jack, he is now 9.28kg. PORKER!!!! That's less than 800gm lighter than his bid sister. But she is very petite.

V, congrats on successfully passes the course. I bet it was beautiful under there. Didn't see any sharks? I would love to see one doing its thing, just not too close

Flossie, have a lovely time abroad. Glad Olivia went well on the flight.

Sacha, if you don't mind me asking, what does your DH do? Is he in the airline industry? Just sounds similiar to my DH work wise. I will let you know how my first visit goes with my client. She really seems lovely and I can't wait to meet her and her family. I just hope she likes me.

Can't wait until dinner tonight, I even bought a new top today to wear. Won't show DH until I'm dressed so he has a little wow moment.

Take care all.

**Ngala** · January 21st, 2008, 01:29 PM

Hey girls,

I hear that quite a few people are turning their babies seats around. I too, did this a few weeks ago. Avaleigh isnt close to the weight to turn it around but she had been holding and supporting herself for a while now and was always trying to sit up in her seat, so I thought why not!! She loved it but I found a thread on here that recommends not to do it until the baby is a lot older.. I will try and find it again. Pretty much it was a link to a youtubes (or something like that) video that showed what happens to babies in forward facing seats if you have an accident, and its not nice! So I pretty much went out and turned the seat back around...............

Heres a link to the thread... Car seat positioning.... when?
The link to the video in is post 12 i think...

**Meluchja** · January 21st, 2008, 02:05 PM

I have turned Jack around since we got back from Sydney, since I had to adjust the straps anyhow. He is over the 9kg mark now, but after watching that video I'm thinking about turning him back. Although he might not agree

. I'm not too worried though, as his seat is still reclined as far back as in the rearward facing mode. It's a turn a tot and can be reclined either way. So he is still laying down, just facing forward. Although, it still definately won't be as safe as rearward facing. Might see what DH says.

**Ngala** · January 21st, 2008, 02:38 PM

Avaleigh seat reclines back as well but I still thought it would b e best to have it the other way around. The way I see it, is I am a safe driver but there are a lot of d!ckhe@ds out there (we nearly got hit a few months back) so jason and I thought it would be better to have it back the way it was. Avaleigh didnt seem to mind too much as she was only forward facing for the most, 2 weeks..

I've just spent the afternoon clearing out the spare room that is full of Avaleigh's toys and swing and stuff she doesnt need anymore, so I can put in my dive gear. Now I have got the brave the heat and get it in to the shed. LOL You cant even move in the shed its so full of stuff. Jason's not going to be happy!

Avaleigh's been asleep for 2 hours this afternoon!! That is unheard of at this time of day