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boo hoo :crying:... they closed the thread and I couldn't find you all...
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CONGRATULATIONS FRAN ... and welcome to the world Alessia - we have been waiting so long to meet you!
Well, Jordan has settled into our family nicely. He is feeding and sleeping well. (I co-sleep, so I am gettting adequate sleep ... thank goodness! I am a zombie without sleep!)
The kids adore their new baby brother - they have adapted to the change really well.
I forgot how hard it is to shop with a newborn baby. How time consuming is getting ready to head out of the house! I keep reminding myself that it will be better in a few months.
Oh, baby is awake ... luv ya all.
Dee xo.
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Hi All,
Where to start where to start,
Sara, you poor thing. Apparently pears are a really good source of fibre and they have lots of water in them as well. I have found that I need to drink more water now too. I have been trying to drink more water than what I think Xavier is drinking in milk, 'cause I figure feeding is using up more water than usual.
Kylie, We did do the centrelink stuff on the internet and at medicare. It was still a big chore. We also had to get us on the same medicare card, and add xavier on, apply for rent assistance (any one who rents take advantage of this it's great).
Jemima You are a trooper. I bow down to the. On the treats, I figure for the next week or so my body is craving food for a reason, so i'm just going to succumbe
Bridee, we had our first feed in public too yesterday, only mine was at hungry jacks. We were lucky it was really quite, and there was no one else there.
Nicki, We did our tax yesterday too, Yay we get refunds both of us, and I tell you we need them. Xavier was a good boy while we did it too. Especially good, as we had een out and about for a while, although he loves the pram and the car. goes strait to sleep. It's so cute, he holds onto the straps in his car seat.
Kristy, I hope your headache goes away. Happy birthday Chris!! I hope you have a good night. Great to hear the certificates and $$ don't take too long to arrive. I'm relying on some to come through to make the mortgage repayments
Danielle, I am sooo jealous, back to your pre birth weight already. Nah really congrats to you, you must be very happy with that.
Dee nice to hear your still around, and going so well with all the kids.
Ok, My question for today, This may be way TMI, but I noticed this morning that my tummy is really hairy still. Does this go away, please let me know. I don't want a hairy tummy.
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I hear you Bec about the hairy tummy! I am sooo grossed out by mine!!
I'm not sure if it goes away... I only heard that through pg that your stomach can get hairy.. I never thought about losing the hair though! I def am now though! :)
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hey everyone
Danielle - you're so lucky to be already back to your pre-pregnancy weight!! So jealous. I have anotrher 8 kg to go but not bad considering I gained 20kg! I hope Oscar is feeling better today.
Rebecca - Not too sure about the hairy tummy - it should go away!! I still have the dark line going down my tummy
Dee - YAY for finding us!! Thats great to hear that Jordan has settled in so well and tht your family has adjusted so well
Jem - I hope Charlotte'ss thrush clears up soon. I'd also like to know how baby get thrush in their mouth!
Kris - I hope that Chris's birthday goes well today and I hope your headache is gone. I've had one for two days now :( Looks like my body is getting back to normal and giving me headaches!
I cant believe that Avaleigh is only a few days off being 3 wks old! She is doing good, still has colic and probably will until she is 3 months old. But we are dealing with it! I do get some ripper burps from her but she is still unsettled and not really sleeping during the day. She does love sleeping under her playgym tho! She is feeding more regularily these days - sometimes every 2 hours, I just give her what she wants :) We've been doing a bit of co-sleeping the past 2 nights, not all night, just from 5am until her next feed.
We've decided not to try and claim any money from centrelink cause Jason cant predict how much he will earn in a year and he doesnt want to pay money back. Do you need to go in to Medicare?? I did mine on the internet and then sent the forms through to whatever was on the envelope. I hope I have done it right!! im worried now that I havent done it right..... I guess we will wait and see!
Anyways, better get a move on....
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I havent received any payment from C'link yet either, but got the new Medicare cards with all our names on it... Got the Birth certifivate within 10 days...
Apparently C'link have to pay baby bonus within 3wks of getting forms..???
We just posted ours in too.
I have a bit of weight to lose too, but not gonna diet when breastfeeding, so it will or wont go, but not a worry!?
I think the hairy belly will go, I never had one, but I know the dark line which I only got with Indah went away after a while, I just noticed 1 day it was gone...
Kris, I hope Chris's 30th goes off awesomely!!!!!
I dont clock watch when feeding, I just demand feed, but after giving Zyon some Infants friend before his night feeds he settles easier!!! But still feeds every 3-4hours, I cant believe he's changed so much!!!!
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Hi ladies - it has taken me a long time to post (some serious sleep issues in our household) but i have finally done it. I posted in the August belly buddies so I don't know if I know anyone on here or not. Hi to all.
Piper arrived on the 30th of July at 1:09pm. It was a very emotional time for me and she ended up in special care but we are finally home and enjoying our new little family.
I will check up with what everyone has posted later but congratulations to those who have lost their pregnancy weight - i have so much to go but am so hungry with breastfeeding and know it will go in 9 or so months.
Also - i have noticed the hairy belly - which I didn't have last time?
Anyway - looking forward in sharing the journey with you lovely ladies!
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Well I am buggered today.
Last night Kaetlyn wouldnt settle, and we were still up with her at 3am so aaron and I went for a drive, with her and she finally went to sleep and stayed asleep. we ended up driving to the nearest 24 hour maccas and had breakky at 4am. Hence, she has slept all day today catching up on the 12 hours that she was awake yesterday.
By the time we got home and put her to bed it was 4.30 and due for a feed. I let her sleep and she didnt wake until 9am (with my help as my BB were full and leaking) and fed her then.
I wonder what tonight will bring!!
I hear you one the hariy belly!!! I have more of a snail trail than Aaron!!! I really hope it does go. It wasnt until I had given birth that I realised just how hairier I had gotten!!!
We sent our centrelink forms weeka nd a half ago and havnt recieved anything back yet. Medicare was different, we got new medicare cards within one week, which was awesome, as i used it that night! Birth certificates still havent arrived as yet.
Well off to get some rest :(
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Hi everyone
I think I read somewhere that the hairy tummy thing goes away within the first few months after giving birth. And also that the hair on your head thins for a while at this time too... Don't know how true this is though.
Kristy - hope Chris' 30th party goes well. :)
I haven't had the best day today. Nothing bad has happened or anything, but I am just feeling really anxious and paranoid. I keep thinking that I have offended people and that no one wants to talk to me. :(
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Sorry to jump in on your chat, the hairy belly only goes away for some. I am now used to waxing after waiting 9 years for it to go away. It is so disgusting. The price we pay for motherhood. Congratulations to you all you sound like motherhood is working well for all. I am keeping my fingers crossed for a BFP for me soon. Once again sorry for jumping in.
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10long years, your always welcome to jump in anywhere!!! I wish you lots of luck!!!
Zofia, you certainly havent offended us... So pls dont stress!!!
I am off to bed, but just added a few more pics of our spunky boy!!!
Night night yáll!!!!
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Hi girls
just a quicky - any ideas on how I can wake Charlotte enough for her to feed well last thing at night???
I usually feed her at about 9.30pm but the last few days she just wont wake enough to feed for longer than 5 - 10 minutes. I have tried changing her nappy in between swapping sides, giving her the Nilstat (which she doesnt like), blowing on her face (sounds mean I know LOL), undressing her and using a wet flannel on her face (again this sounds mean I know but I was getting desperate)!! Last night she only fed for 5 minutes. Any suggestions how I can wake her enough to get her to feed longer - how do you wake your babes in order to get them to feed last thing at night.
Thanks girls - hope you are all well.
Jem
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My boy is almost always wanting to feed so sorry I cant help you... Last night we were up almost every 2-2.5 hours!!!
He feeds & snorts like a piglet, I am calling him my piglet now coz he has a number of chins!!!
Bugger sleeps well from 8am til about midday & after that it's back to feeding non stop!
Maybe a growth spurt...
Could you maybe bath her at 9:30pm??? No idea really!
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Thanks Tracey - a bath may be my only option.
Love how you call him your piglet - sounds so cute.
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LOL at the calling Zyon a Piglet (we are in the year of the pig after all!!!!).
10longyears- I think I will have the same problem as you re: the hair- I was quite hairy before pg, it dosnt look like it is going away any time soon. I will just wait.... Ahh the price to pay for mother hood!!
Jemima- I had the same problem with Kaetlyn when we were in hospital, Midwife said to me that if they were hungry they would wake up enough to feed. I kept persisting and ended up leaving her longer to sleep then trying again later. What time do you usually feed her beofre 9.30- she might just still be full from her previous meal.
Zofia- I know how you feel. The first week home no one visited us:cry: and we were really upset, and thought we had somehow offended everybody. Turned out they were being really considerate and were letting us settle in at home.
Well am off to try and tidy the house a bit. Have family dinner at our house this week :( so all the Inlaws are coming over. Aaron is cooking so that is a load of my mind.
Have a good Sunday everyone. The weather is gorgeous her today, might sit ouside for a while today.
Ohh and lastly, how do you find out about the local mothers group? I am wanting to join one as Aaron goes back to work in 2 weeks, and will ned something to keep my mind human!!! I have looked on the net but can only find play groups (when do they usually join these??)
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Hi,
Well I successfully spent a whole day shopping with Jordan on saturday.
I finally found the perfect white leather lounges from plush . They lady gave me a great deal and added a 5 year protection warranty which will allow us cleaning if the kids draw on/damage them. The only down side is that I have to wait 12 to 14 weeks before they arrive! So I am back to 'waiting' ... lol.
blueflower, re: the mothers group, what state are you in?
Veronica - My babies tend to have a bit of wind too - co-sleeping is the only way I get through the first 12 weeks!
Better go and hang some laundry before it gets to cold and dark. I didn't get a change to do it earlier today.
xo Dee.
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The hairy tummy, I noticed mine getting hairy during pregnancy, but it didnt bother me as much then, I think it looked sparse because I was stretched out. But now the little hairs are closer together, I'm not happy. I hate the hair more than I hate my stretchies. I hope the hair goes away for me. Certainly will wait until after I'm finished having kids before I try any removal. Otherwise it might be in vein.
Veronica, sounds like your starting to get some routine in. I have to admit, i've done some co-sleeping too, which I swore I wouldn't do. But he sleeps so much better, I think his room might be too cold. I have increased the blankets, but it doesn't seem to help. I had the heater on most of last night, and he was better. I think I'll get out the panel heater and have it just in his room.
You don't have to go into Medicare, I just wanted them to give me my new number then and there so we could start using it.
Tracey, I;m with you on the no point in dieting. I'm attempting to eat healthy food, but not holding back on portion sizes. I am just so hungry. I'm having more cravings than during pregnancy.
Hey does anyone know, if for any reason we don't eat enough, will that impact on the quality of the breast milk, maybe then effecting how well bubs feeds and settles etc.
Sara you poor thing. Hallelugha for 24hrs maccas. I'll just count my lucky stars that all boys big and small become content when you flash a bit of boobie. :lol:
Mums groups are quite often established with your mat and child health nurse. Well they are here.
Zofia, I'm sure you haven't offended anyone. and as others said certainly no one here.
Jemima, It would be really nice if Xavier would have a late feed and then go for a long sleep, but alas it sounds like he is a kindred spirit for Zyon, right down to the snorting and always being hungry!!
Dee, yay for your successfull shopping trip. It will be a few weeks before I have to takle this alone, although Xav likes his pram so much I don't think it will be too hard. Its nice to hear that someone so experienced does the co-sleeping too. Do you do anything special, I'm scared I'm going to squish him.
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hey everyone.
I am currently holding my baby but can type with two hands!! YAY :) I am currently wearing Avaleigh in her hug a bub and she LOVES being so close to me and I love knowing that I can comfort her enough that she settles.
We had a good day today, the weather was beautiful so I went out for a walk with a friend along the coast, it was so nice and Avaleigh slept most of the way. I then came home and had some more visiters. Now I am going to get dinner ready and finish my lamingtons (Yes Danielle! I've finally made those lamingtons I was always talking about).
Dee - How did you find your baby was after co-sleeping for the first 12 weeks?? Hmm I havent really worded that right but whenever I tell people like my mum that I am always holding Avaleigh and that I am co-sleeping with her they tell me not too because she will just get used to it and thats all she will want. Did you find that that happened?? I have got no prob with holding/co-sleeping with my baby because I find that it settles her, I hate seeing her grunt and grizzle all the time
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Hi everyone
Thanks for assuring me that I haven't offended you. I sometimes get paranoid about things like that. :redface:
Veronica - I hear you on the HAB. I am currently typing with both hands with Diana in her Baby Bjorn carrier. Isn't it great! :) Re co-sleeing and picking up your baby - I always planned to co-sleep with Diana, I carry her around as much as I am able to and I always aim to pick her up whenever she starts crying. I have been told that it is not true that she will get used to this and want it all the time. In fact, apparently the opposite is true and by picking her up and making her feel secure now, she will become more confident when she older (if that makes any sense).
Tracey - I love your new photos. Where did you get the Super Baby top from? Zyon looks so cute in it.
Jemima - Diana is like the boys and seems to always wake up for a feed, so can't help re waking Charlotte up. Maybe try waking her later. If she has a big feed before 9:30, she may still be full.
I am feeling so tired this weekend. I went for a long walk with Diana yesterday and a shorter one today and am feeling completely buggered. And I still need to wash her, wash the dishes and get everything ready for work tomorrow before I can go to bed tonight...
