Babies Born July 2007 #21

[CrystalBoo]

Em you crack me up! I think it's Justine's lack of talent that gets to me too.
My DH has a loud tv laugh habit too but we recently installed a door in the hallway which has made the world of difference to the noise levels at the bedroom end.

Mel, that must be hard with the cut in income - at least your kids aren't at the 'I want a playstation' age yet! (small consolation) Jack sounds like he's really talking well. We are only just getting 'mama' and 'dada' now which is cute to hear - this morning was the first time she called out to me from her cot instead of resorting to the cry. Thanks for letting me know about your murmur - I have decided to worry only if I have to (I'm trying to cut down on stress ) Jack must be a good version of the bouncing baby boy at 11kg! Autie is still only about 8kg though not skinny - go figure! How's the study going - haven't heard of that for a while?

Lis - Might it just be spotting from missing your pills? I'm not sure as I don't take the pill. Could be coincidence that it was after DTD? Is it a lot? Is it being pregnant you're worried about? If so, then maybe getting a doc appt would put your mind at ease all round. So many questions! Hope you sort it out today.

Jess - Autie has been eating less the last week or so but is chewing her finger a LOT so I'm thinking more teeth on the way. I've been giving her rusks as she seems to find them soothing (and eats a fair bit of it as well) We actually had her best night ever after saying goodbye to daddy last night (he leaves early in the morning so we pretend he is going just before bedtime) Not sure if it will start to click today but we'll see how tonight goes. It breaks your heart when they cry in their sleep huh? Maybe a dose of Panadol or Brauer's would help before he goes down. Hope you get some relief from your MS and it's good to hear you have a counsellor you like

Well off to get something done while the angel's sleeping I guess (or maybe just read my book... )

[July Mum]

Hi ladies
I have finally finished my 4 weeks of prac work and its sooo good to be back to being a FT mummy again. I think Tayah is glad too, she wasn?t too happy about getting dragged out of bed at 7am every morning. Takes after her daddy and enjoys her sleep-ins.

Tayah has turned into a little monkey, she is climbing up on everything. Yesterday morning when I was getting her bottle ready I turned around and she had climbed up on the lounge and was standing on the edge of it not holding onto anything (with a very cheeky look on her face). Well I have never run so fast in my life. So now I have a walking climbing baby, I can?t turn my back for even 2 seconds. We still have no teeth here, but one of her bottom teeth is sitting just under the gum and she has been a bit whingy for the last couple of days which is not like her at all, so fingers crossed we may have a first tooth in the next couple of days.

I?m loving all this talk about birthday parties and presents. I have a bit of an idea about what we will do for the party, but no idea what presents to get her. She already has heaps more toys and clothes then she needs so im thinking of getting something that she can keep, any ideas?

Hopefully I will get some time for personals now prac is finished but unfortunately today the housework needs to be done.
Hope everyone is well

[Ngala]

Hey Girls!

Just a quick one from me for now as I need to take my washing off the line thats been sitting there for nearly 3 days!

But I just wanted to say... Lis - I dont think that you need to be worried about being pregnant! If that IS what you are worried about... if your period is due next week then I dont think you would have been fertile at the time of DTD. I know this is probably a bit of a personal Q, but do you and DH DTD often? Cause I remember you were a bit hesitant after the birth of Olivia, so maybe things are a bit different in that region!! BUT If you are worried, see your doctor, but I think you should just take your pill as usual.

Anyway, better go and get the washing down!! Probably BBL when Avaleigh is asleep

[Ngala]

Alright - I am back for my afternoon post while Avaleigh is having a nap.

Its good to hear from a lot of you guys and great that al bubs are going well. But I must say, WOW to the 11kg bubs!!! I wouldnt have a clue how much Avaleigh weighs, but I dont think its any more than 9-10kg. I might get her weighed next time the lady is standing out the front of the chemist doing the baby checks.

Avaleigh is going really well. Her teeth dont seem to be bothering her at the moment. (Mel - has Jack's come out yet??) I do this she has 4 of her front top ones coming through as there are 4 bumps. I think the front two may make an appearance in 2 weeks or so, but who knows!!

Jess - Avaleigh is playing a bit with her food too but she normally spits out her food, her drops her food over the side when she has had enough.

We're going on our family getaway soon - I cant wait!! Leaving Friday morning and coming back Sunday night. Only a few days but it will be good to get out of Perth and just do something as a family!! Jason works most weekends so it will be a good break for him too.

On the Birthday front, I have cut down on some of the sweets - mum thought I was making too much and I think she had a point!! So I am making 3 different sweet things and we'll have a cake too. I am going to start buying things for the party now so we arent left with a huge amount to pay for the week before the party. I have no idea what to get Avaleigh... I am hoping that people will get her lots of toys as she is soo bored of hers and we cant afford to buy any. A fold out chair sounds like a good idea and then I thought maybe a some sort of toy that she can stand at and play with, cause she aint a fan of sitting these days!!

Well I think I better make a move and do some dinner..

[Jas]

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted too much lately have been quite busy!

I think Noah is around 11kg Now he's not even real chubby just normal he is just tall and heavy, Phil is way way heavier than you would think too so don't know much be big heavy bones or something?

Well I have just realise that is now June and that mean next month all our babies will be 1!!! How on earth did that happen?? It is very exciting but I almost feel like crying! We are most likely ttc next month. We wanted our kids 2years apart but Phil doesn't want them to be born in the same month so that's why we'll try then. (I got preg pretty much immediately last time) I know Nicky is joining me next month and Jess beat us all (congrats at been 1 third of the way there!) but is anyone else coming along too?

[Ngala]

Jas - Another big boy!! Nah, I am not coming on the TTC journey!! We were going to start TTC in a few months time but that is going to be put on hold. I am kinda sad about it but we are just in too much debt to think about bringing another baby in to our lives, plus we want to move in to a bigger house. And I am being a big selfish and dont want to lose my new skinny body!! I am not looking forward to putting on the weight again!! I hope that I will be able to control the weight and just have a belly, but I dont think that will happen.

So is anyone returning back to work (those that havent yet?) after their little ones turn 1?? I dont want to go but am going to need to, probably will just go part time. I've contacted the place where I am leave from to see what they can do for me - havent heard anything back yet so will be calling them tomorrow..

[Megan76]

Hi girls!

I did a big post today and it stuffed up! Having one of those days! We are moving on the weekend so i have been trying to change my address everywhere, I've been "on hold" practically all day and anything i try to do on the internet seems to stuff up!

So really just popping back in to say that we are good, but i am having major anxiety attacks about moving!

On the Lucas front...he has 8 teeth, is eating like a trooper (would have to be 11kg too i think!), drinking is a bit better, having quite a few tanties when he doesnt get what he wants, climbing everything, knows how to put things on his head, dance and clap...hmmm so much more but i wont bore you, he just makes me laugh every day!

Sorry for no personals i am a bit of a wreck!! Sounds like everyone is going well though!

[jemima]

Hello all

hope you and your babes are all well and enjoying a nice weekend.

All this talk of birthdays has got me thinking I had best start getting organised. Re the present question - we were able to find an old Charlottes web movie poster that we are getting framed as a momento for her - one that will last forever and wont clutter up the house like more toys will - although I know she will get spoiled beyond belief by everyone else!! I am not sure what i am going to do cake wise - will have to start looking in the womens weekly birthday cake book for some inspiration.

I went and saw SATC last night - OMG it was great. To all of you who are going soon - you will love it!! I want to go to NY!!!


Megan - Good luck with the move

sarah - hope the kids are better

Jan - congrats and cant wait to hear more about the ring

Jess - wow 2nd tri already

Nicky belated congrats - i love weddings

Sacha - Autie sounds so adorable. Glad the sleeping has improved.

Mel - hello and how is DHs strike going? Wow 11 kg for Jack - so cute!!

Flossie - great to hear from you! Olivia sounds like he is doing so well. Her birthday party sounds like it will be a blast.

V- how are the work plans coming along?

I feel bad for the lack of personals lately - but time is so precious iykwim!!! I will try to get back on later this weekend!


Gotta run
take care jem