Babies Born July 2007 #17

[August]

Nicky ~ I just mash vegies now. I did a whole heap of sweet potato last week. Lucas has also had, pumpkin, potato, zucchini, brocolli, oats, custard, apples which is the only fruit he likes so far...so nothing too fancy as yet. Will start him on chicken soon and liver too sooner or later. I'd also like to try him on the organic baby pasta you can buy at coles for 7+months.

I agree about the difficulty dressing at night! There have been many nights recently when we have snuck in in the wee hours to put a blanket on DS because it's too warm for one when he goes to bed.

What is everyone up to this weekend? We have a bbq today but not too much else planned. Have a good one!

[CrystalBoo]

What we need is a bodysuit with removeable arms so when it gets colder you just slip on the long arms and they attach at the sleeve with velcro. Somebody get on it ASAP and then give me royalties.

Great news about Ethan Jess. And congrats on your weight loss! maybe I should start thinking about it - I always said I wanted to be fitter the next time I conceived.

Nothing planned for us August. DH is away at work so I guess it will just be a quiet one yet again.

[jemima]

Ooooohh I like the idea of a body suit with removable arms - we need one of those here too!!

Great news Jess on Ethans recovery and yay on the weight loss. I am also on a toning frenzy as I have a reunion for an old job of mine coming up - AHHHHH!

Sacha - Autie sounds so cute in her "swimming pool".

Mel - how are you enjoying having DH home? HHmmmm how many reds shall I have tonight hehehehe!! Damn only one cause I am driving .

Bec - think you are amazing working full time with a young baby. I hope Xaviers sleeping improves for you soon. Enjoy your weekend.

Em - I hear you about how confusing the nappy thread is - I just cant get my head around all of the different types of nappies out there and what I boost with etc etc etc.

Well I am having a very quiet day as Oliver and Jesse are staying at my mum and dads tonight so it is just me and Charlotte! We have a 30th to go to tonight and as bad as this sounds I just cant be bothered as all I want to do it vege on the couch and eat cold rock icecream while watching a DVD!

I feel like we have turned a bit of a corner with charlotte and her solids - she was not too fussed by them but over the past two days has seemed a bit more into them which makes for a happier mummy!! She has been a bit of a biddy with her sleeping at the mo (biddy is her new nickname) and has been aking heaps but when she was having a big yawn this morning I saw right into the back of her mouth/throat and it looked a bit red back there so I might take her to the Dr next week.

Well I had better go and run and start getting ready for this party!

Hope this all makes sense as I havent read it back - oh well if it doesnt .

Have a great weekend everyone
Take care
Jem

[Meluchja]

I loooovvvvvvvvveeeeeee cold rock Jem. We can add that to our list of things we can do, in our weekend escape. Have fun tonight.

[jemima]

My fave fave fave cold rock ever and I get it every single time is low fat chocolate with cookie dough! OMG it is to die for. The party tonight is near a cold rock store so I might have to pop in on the way home!

Yes add it to the list - gee our list is filling up quickly!!

[Meluchja]

Well I have a new dress for the races next week, and some new shoes. It's the first time I have bought something nice since being pregnant with Charlize, can't wait to wear it. Still not 100% on the shoes as I think they are still a little high for my bung ankle. Might keep looking for some during the week. Will post of pic of the outfit once I get a chance. I have also decided to let Charlize and Jack stay at my parents for the night, so I can really relax and enjoy ourselves and best of all have a sleep in. I haven't slept past 6:00 for pretty much 2 years. Can't wait, you watch I probably won't be able to sleep at all.

A_M_M - I give Jack sliced toast about 1.5cm thick slices. He hasn't had a problem with swallowing them yet, but sometimes he has a little gag but back for more straight after.

Jess, so glad Ethan is all better. Congrats on the weight.

Bec, hope Xaviers sleeping improves soon.

Sacha, detachable sleeve bodysuit would be a great idea, maybe there is something in that!!

Em, Tom sounds like he is at the same stage of crawling as Jack. He has 3 of his limbs moving but just can't get one of his arms happening, it's so funny to watch.

I can't remember who asked about the crawling. But they are all so different. Charlize didn't even try to crawl until she was 10 months old. Then she didn't walk until she was 14months old. Jack is nearly crawling now, and once he masters that I don't think it will be long until he is walking, as he stands in his walker and walks. But starting late, doens't mean anything. Just means they are content to stay put. I was really worried with Charlize, that she was so slow to learn new things, but I was told, that she is just content and very smart to realize that she didn't need to move around herself, as she always had someone to do it for her. She then started too, when I just left her. So they are all different. Oh one more thing, my sisters kids starting crawling and walking very early, I think they were walking by 9 months. And they are both very gumby kids now, so it won't necessarliy mean they are smarter or more sterdy, IYKWIM. I'm not saying this is the case with all kids that start crawling and walking earlier, I'm just trying to explain, that either way, is normal.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Cooking a Pork Roast tonight and it smells so yummy.

Jem, I can't wait.

Talk again later.

[nay23]

I have been reading everything... its just so hard to keep up lol
Im so glad Ethan is getting better! What a champ!
Link will push himself forward on his tummy on the bed but not on the floor. I don't mind im happy for him to stay as still as possible cos once he starts moving the dogs are in BIG trouble! He already tries to grab them when they walk past him! he he he
I love Cold Rock ice cream, I had it the day I had my little man! mmmmm ice cream!
Link loves food, he gets excited and starts squealing as soon as I put him in his high chair! Quick question- Can I mix rice into his vegies and freeze it? And has anyone tried pasta with their bubbas? Its all so confusing!
Take care everyone! I will try to keep up!
xox

[CrystalBoo]

Nay, I don't see why you can't mix and freeze the rice. I give autie rice pasta which I cook then freeze in bags and just snap off a bit to mix when I'm choosing the other veg and meat to defrost. Haven't given wheat pasta yet.

Mel, you'll have a great time all dressed up in new clothes and kid-free for a bit. Hope you do manage your sleep in. Haven't had pork roast in ages...mmm, crackling...

Jem, good news on the eating. Hope she keeps it up for you and that she doesn't have a sore throat. Autie's sleep is out the window again too, I'm really feeling it today - hope it passes soon so we can both get some proper rest.

I'm getting a new car! I've been driving an old commodore since we had autie as my car didn't have four doors. It's been fine I guess but I'm definitely looking forward to something a little newer where all the buttons work! Hopefully, we can organise it this week while Dan's home. Gives me something to look forward to at least. I've been dragging a bit lately.

Autie pulled herself up against the safety gate yesterday. She was most upset when I sat her back down because it was on the tiles and I didn't have time right then to sit and help if she had problems. No more attempts today though.

Has anyone tried the Snugtime blanket sleeper suits? Tog rated like sleeping bags but with legs? I'm thinking I might get her one for winter as she doesn't like the restriction of the bags anymore, but they have sleeves and I'm not sure about the whole overheating thing.

Hope everyone is having a relaxed weekend.