Babies Born June 2006 #41

Sorry for any confusion I didn't mean my DH hits them just Zayden the big brother and not the baby just his 4yr old sister which I know isnt good but its really hard to stop as she does know how to get under his skin but I think most sibs are the same.

Well we went on a school trip today to a fire expo which was really good God you firey's have a hard job but the kids I was looking after were really good and suck to the pram but may ( the 4 yr old ) had to ware her brothers school uniform which is way to big so she did look very funny but thats what she wanted to ware I guess she will be ready for school next year after all but as she was in uniform she got to do all the things the big kids did like crawling through the smoke house and watch a 3d movie I think some of the fireys just thought she was really small grade 2 kid.

Congratulations Ali on the boy they are great I have two girls and one boy and have found my boy much easier than the girls and they will always be a mummy's boy as when the girls hit about 2 all they want is daddy as most dads are rapped around their little girls finger you dont get a look in.

wish I could have had a doula but did have time to find one in cairns before I had kai don't even know if they have them up here, and as she is our last dont have any reason to find one now.

hope everyone gets better over the weekend and enjoys the sunshine if you have any

tali xx

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Ali - oooh, the names debate comes next!
Jess - way to go - that's awesome.
Nic - so glad you'll have a doula! You won't regret it :)
Rory and Bath - sounds like you both need a spritz of mandarin, rosewood and sandalwood! I hope the 'flats' don't last long.
Tali - how funny about the uniform!
Em - stick to your guns with the VBAC, no-one goes into a VBAC pregnancy without getting the right information, in my experience, so don't let anyone make you feel like you are trying for a pipe dream.
Well, I'm in East Gippsland for the weekend, checking my email, trying to get Oscar to sleep, but if he keeps this wriggling up, I'll get the hint and let him blow off some steam! It was a pretty good trip, considering I was on my own with Oscar and Odin.
Better go again, Bath have a great time at the dinner, before I forget!

HI girls, thanks for the congrats, I am still pinching myself that we are having a little boy. It is just perfect, as we still havent decided whether we are going to have a 3rd or not so to have 1 of each is truley a blessing.
At this stage we are going with Liam James as the name, but that may change (not likely as DH has had his heart set on that neame since I was pg with Tori)

just a quick note to tell you all that Kailaia is walking like a drunken sailor not all the time still likes her knees but is trying really hard and is getting around well.

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Ali - fantastic news! You must be really pleased.

Jess - well done on the exam, great result esp with all that has been going on in the house. How is Bella's arm, poor thing.

Maya - enjoy Gippsland, should be a good weekend and hopefully not too much rain.

Bath - hope the BB meet up goes well, make sure you fill us in. How is Wade?

Rory - I know that feeling well, it does get worse lol!!!

Tali - well done Kailaia! It doesn't take them long.

Nic - I agree with the others, a doula would be the way to go. I made a wonderful friend from BB who is a doula (sadly in Melb!) and love the philosophy she has about childbirth. Maybe Kelly could point you in the right direction to locate a Sydney doula. Good luck with it and let us know how you go.

Marley is now walking pretty much all the time. She is getting clever and can know negotiate rugs!

The last time I was struck down by illness was probably 10+ years ago! I am a person who rarely gets sick. Well on Wed I started having a few tummy cramps, Thursday at work I ate nothing and still had the cramps, I don't know how I made it through the day. That night I had the worst runs (sorry if TMI!) and that continued all night! Friday I felt like hell and DH was at work, I nearly rung him to come home. I was meeting DH at the accountants at 1pm to get our tax done and it was such a struggle to get out of the house. Thankfully DH has had the weekend off, I cancelled a dinner I had last night and a b'day get together today as I have only now started to feel a bit better. I hadn't eaten anything in 2 days and just felt so tired and couldn't do anything. DH has been great, taking the kids out today, giving me time to rest up. Just need to get some energy back and I should be right. The kids are both ok, so not sure what it was. Glad it is finally going though, I hate feeling sick!

Hi guys,


Mel - Hope you are feeling better today!! DH sounds like an angel!!

Ali- Congrats on the boy!! Im still deciding weather i should find out or not. I still have plenty of time.

Bath - How did the meet up go? hope you had a great time

Tali - Yay for Kailia!! It doesnt take them long once they are up does it??

Jess - 98%!! Thats fantastic

Well nothing new with me, Lachlan is up walking around all the time now. He still cant stand up by himself without pulling himself up but im sure it wont be long. He is a bit unsteady on his feet when he is out on the grass and when he doesnt have shoes on.

Hope you are all having a great weekend!!

There must be something in the air as I have had a cold all week was finlly feeling a little better yesterday so thought I would give the house the once over as DH comes home on wednesday glad I did as woke up last night with tummy pains and started to vomit on and off all night.

Poor little Zay had to do almost everything today he got kai dressed and changed her nappy ( wet ones only woke me up for the other one ) has made his lunch for tommorrow so all I have to do tonight is feed them he really is an angel now he his busy playing with his sister outside so that she wont keep waking me up not that I have sleped much today just rested in bed to scared to sleep with three littlies in the house.

well now that I am up I will have to thank him again and might buy him something tommorrow when I am better.

Hope no one else get too sick isn't funny that even though people live in different part of Aus yet the same flu and gastro is going around


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Back from East Gippy. Should have known something was up when Oscar slept nearly the whole way home (we left at 5pm), woke in Pakenham and was quietly awake the rest of the way home. He went to sleep ok, but woke in the middle of the night steaming hot to touch and very agitated. Today he is walking around, but he's not spritely and he's a bit congested. But happy enough, the little mite.
Had a good weekend up there, apart from a couple of little things that always come up when you're with family, but I would say that overall, it was a good test and I'll do it again when I get the next opportunity. Oscar was spoilt rotten. Broke two lamps and peed on the floor when he ran away from me mid-nappy change. Odin was also such a brilliant dog, he just makes me so proud.
Bath - how was hte dinner?
Mel - you feeling better yet? The irony is that you'll probably be well to go to work tomorrow! No rain at all at my parents', it was particularly nice on Sunday, which is why I didn't rush home! That little Marley - I can just see the look on her face, thinking she's so clever for walking!
OK, Oscar is hanging around my legs and I'd better tend to him...uh-oh, poo-fart from hell, better change this kid!

Hi All

finally have my free time back - have been cleaning/gardening all last week so our house looked like a show home for the inspections on Saturday. Landlady changed her tune as soon as she came in and was all smiles and funny stories again so hopefully all good now, (she really shouldn't have gone so off about a few weeds when the rest of the place was spotless a few weeks ago). Anyway i'm feeling like a i have the luxury of a very clean and tidy house and garden so have just been able to play with the kids and sit on the floor with them and do all the normal mummy things now as opposed to cleaning/gardening like a demon. And guilt free bb time - yay! Must go back and read all the Junie posts as i save them until i know can just relax and do a big reply as a catch up. Took Oscar to a kiddy hairdressers this morning as he's so scared when he has it done, he wasn't so bad this time, lots of tears but no screaming - usually it takes me and DH to hold him which is just awful but they were so much better in that place and had these wonderful clippers that were silent. it's really quite short but he looks so gorgeous - ill have to take a photo and put it in the gallery - he looks so different like a proper little boy now not just a toddler - he;s growing up sooo fast - sob!
There is this wonderful huge pirate ship playgroud near the hairdressers so even though it was showery i took them both there for 20 minutes - had Will in the new Ergo carrier which is great and could get my waterproof over both of us, and Osc in his bob the builder waterproof - so cute!!
mel - yay on Marley walking mostly now - hope you feel better soon
Maya - glad you had a good w/e away, hope Oscar gets better soon
Tali - hope you are feeling better soon!
Jess - big Yay on your 98% exam - fantastic
Ali - congrats on the boy!
Nic - How's the new house going?

Hi to Rory, bath, Dee, Donna, Amanda and anyone else i've missed.

So are there any other Junies that aren't walking yet? or is Will the last?????

Also - are you cleaning your Junies teeth yet? I know we were cleaning Oscar's by this time but Will's still seem along way into his gums and don't have that much poking out. i have bought him a toothbrush and have had a few goes, he doesn't seemt o mind as he watches Osc do his teeth and then us finish them off.

Will is mumbling into monitor so better go get my little one

Hope you are all having a good day

Julie x

Julie, Pat has taken 2-3 steps so I wouldn't say he's walking yet!

My poor little Bella had to go back to the hospital and get another layer of plaster on her arm...it became really soft around her elbow( METHINKS it was when she banged it against the table the other night!)

Well the sickness has gone - thank god! I was feeling much better Sunday and back to normal today. I don't like not being able to do my regular things. Quiet day today, took Chelsea swimming and then back home for lunch. Got my latest Donna Hay mag and found so many recipes I want to try. Just need to find the time now.

Tali - hope you are feeling better, Zay sounds like a sweetie helping you out like that.

Maya - sounds like a good weekend, even with the breakages! Yes, back at work tomorrow which I am looking forward to. My SIL's sister is having her baby tomorrow, so I'll be able to sneak up and see her later in the day. Hope Oscar's feeling better too, poor man.

Julie - well done on the big cleaning job. At least now its done you can relax for a while, glad the landlady got to eat her words! Can't wait to see Oscar's big boy haircut, little boys look so cute with their hair short. Not cleaning Marleys teeth yet, I didn't really with Chelsea either at this age. She does enjoy sucking and playing with a toothbrush though!

Off to get stuff ready for work.

Mel - glad you're feeling better. You must have some culinary mojo - it takes me quite a bit of effort to try out something even if the recipe is irresistible...I just ain't got that kitchen mojo! But when I'm on a roll, I'm on a roll...just gotta get the roll started. Anyway, let us know what you whip up!
Julie - our teeth brushing is so haphazard, but if Oscar is in the bathroom with me (which he is less and less cos he climbs into the bath and then into the basin) I show him his brush, try to give his top and bottom row a cursory flick, then let him play with the brush. The lady at the clinic I buy the brushes at (but don't get my teeth done there) said you need to brush their teeth for them first, then give them the brush, hence my 'system'. Mostly, though, we don't brush his teeth yet.
gotta go again...I've got a sick trainwreck here!

Well, 10pm, the dishes are done, and I've got some time before beddy-byes!

Maya sounds like Oscar is still off colour - hope he perks up soon ;)

Mel its a real pain getting ready for work the next day - do you find that you're as busy planning tomorrow's dinner as packing your bag and getting clothes ready? Its the only way to go, otherwise it is a madhouse when you get home, huh?

Jess your poor girl - at least it is winter and she isn't missing out on swimming over summer :( I broke my arm on new years eve when I was about 5 and it sucked big time.

Julie Flynn is a non-walker too - I think he is still a few months off. He has the balance, just not the confidence I think. We brush Flynn's teeth every night - he watched us for ages and thought it was great so we thought we'd strike while the iron was hot and he thoughh it was a cool thing to do. He has about 10 teeth now so well in need of it....

Tali great news on your little girl walking around!! and sorry the dreaded lurgies have struck at your house - Flynn is a bit snotty ATM too.

Emishka, good to see you :)

Nickers that is so exciting to be so far along - more than half way girl!

Ali if I haven't already said it I really like the name Liam. we are still stuck on a boys name - I like Rex and Jethro so far, both of which have been TOTALLY veyoed by DH. I just wish he would come up with a name, but to be fair he is still doing his masters so I can't pressure him too much ATM.

Bath how are you going on the flatness LOL??

I seem to have perked up a bit - probably because I am busy at work and feel more productive. I think my biggest problem is working one day a week from home - when I am home I want to BE at home and enjoy it, not think about work and billable hours IYKWIM? As soon as DH hands in his masters (maybe within the next month or so!!) I think I will start working that day in the office. It will mean 4 days in the office and only one at home, but in reality it will be less stressful than what I am trying to do now. I think I will work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and have Wednesday off. Even if I only do that for a few weeks it will mentally take the pressure off.

My boss is really keen for me to stop work 6 weeks before the birth, whereas last time I finished about 5 weeks before and was really pushing it by the end. He said I won't be doing myself or the clients any favours, and while the idea of admitting "defeat" kind of sucks I think he is right. Still, 6 weeks without pay BEFORE the bub even arrives is going to be rough...

better go girls - nighty night :)

Good morning girls :)

DH home with a cold today... Wade has gone back to being a bit under the weather, can't shake a chesty cough and it makes him spew when he coughs really hard... so no PlayGroup for him. Niall is doing ok... he self settled last night in his cot at 7pm so that was wonderful... I got to go to bed early with Harry Potter ;)

Rory: yeah, still feeling flat... i'm just bored with everything. I'll get over it. If I had a "career" I would be tempted to return but that wouldn't solve much for me because I essentially want to be home with my boys but in reality it's very mundane... I just have to keep reminding myself that time will fly and before I know it they won't need me as much and then I can do more for myself and I'll probably look back at these days with sentimental fondness totally forgetting how boring it was! However I can understand Rory: trying to work at home would be worse... the constant interruptions would driv e me nuts. it's bad enough that i can't finish each housework task without being interrupted 10 times let alone something I would have to get my brain back into gear for. Like I said... going Expat and having a maid and at least having the mental stimulation of living in a new culture is still very appealing.

Maya: The meetup at Zagames was lovely as I got to know 76stars (Tania) and meet her little girl... as well as catch up with Meredith who i had met before and her new little boy... Wade was an angel, didn't hear a peep out of him... but everyone else pulled out with sickness and injury :( Oh well, there's the one on the 11th of August... i hope it is more successful!

Well starting to feel normal again which is nice. May and Kai are really starting to fight with each other now I think now that kai is walking may doesnt see her as a baby anymore and get angry because kai will stand in frount of the tv or try and take her doll but I have told her that she is still a baby and doesnt mean to make you angry she is just tring to play..


Bath - I have been a stay at home mum now for 7yrs and get that way sometimes it does pass but will return every now and then. I normally start feeling that way when I have been talking to my sisters who are in there 30's and free to do as they please, but I wouldnt have it any other way. I always think I would love to go to work but then the thought of having to do it firghtens me, but mostly as I dont have a skill apart from been a mum. Plus now that I have one at school and will have the other starting next year I am looking forward to helping out in class as the teachers always need help. so chin up it will get better and you will look back at all the fun you have had and will wonder what the problem was, when you do go back to work and the kids are grown.

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Thanks Tali :) I know, you're right, it will pass... just this time it's seems to be going on and on and on... maybe it's just because it's winter and the kids have kept me inside so much with their coughs and colds. I really try to avoid taking them out when they are sick or even 'run down' ie probably not contagious, but not %100 either. It seems to me that no other mum stays actually inside at home by herself with the kids as much as I do :( I guess i am getting resentful. I know that it is best to keep them at home when they are not well but at the same time I get bad cabin fever... I guess other mums just take their kids out until they get really sick.... or they have extended family to leave them with so they can still go out. Oh, and as soon as I do take my kids out they end up catching something from some other sick kid so it all starts again. The thing I guess I am resenting is that if I was a working mum I wouldn't feel like i was being "taken for granted". DH would have to share the load of staying home with them when they are sick and if he had to do that it would really sink in how arduous it is. Because I am a SAHM it's just not noticed how frequently i am house bound. Any how I probably should stop whinging... at least we can (barely) afford for me to stay home. I don't know how working parents deal with having 2 young children sick so frequently through winter. Actually I do: they pack them off to day care until they get really bad. I know us Junies wouldn't do that but you'd be surprised at how many do. Anyhow, vent over. here's me changing my mood and changing Wade's sheets from another cough spew... he doesn't have gastro, just a sensitive gag reflex.

Here's a distraction - Bath, when did you hit 3000 posts??? BTW, you can come and vent here anytime - we know that you are not taking your kids for granted or the 'luxury' of only needing one parent in the workforce :hug:
Well, I'm shattered. Oscar was up a couple of times each hour during the night, and agitated for most of those wakings. I dosed him up on Dymadon and Dimetapp at separate times, one for high fever and one for his green snot and laboured breathing (through his nose, so couldn't even feed properly). They finally kicked in at about 6am...just before DP's alarm went off and he flicked on the main light. I was swearing like a trooper and he just says "well, I have to go to work". Yep, and I just have to be awake during the day to look after our boy. I grumbled into my pillow "I could cry" and he says..."Build a bridge"...which is a favourite saying of the fire brigade people for 'get over it'. Oh, yeah, nothing like compassion from your partner for the sleep deprivation you've endured over TWO nights in a row. Then he wants me to do all this laundry, cos somewhere in there is a borrowed uniform shirt that needs to be given back for tomorrow night's meeting. Well, if it's not ready in time, I'll just use another brigade favourite..."Suck it up, Princess". Cos that's what I'm doing today, even though we did manage to get back to sleep and get up at 10.40.
I'm going to attempt lunch, then bed down for a bit while Oscar's asleep. I've got a surprise planned for DP. When he gets home, regardless of what he wanted to do outside, he can look after Oscar while I either sleep or study. ON HIS OWN.
Tali - while your sisters are 'free to do as they please' you're doing what makes you happy. It's not a difficult trade off when you look at the big picture - individual freedom for the little joys you get from your kidlets :)
OK, gotta eat something then join Oscar in sleepy land...

Maya I can relate - DH hurt his foot/shin so can hardly walk, so even though I have been working yesterday/today I have had to go downstairs to Flynn the last two nights.
Tonight I will do it again because tomorrow is my "off" day (DH is at uni all day tomorrow) but come Wednesday night Flynn is all DH's problem :)