Babies Born June 2006 #50

[nickers]

omg Mel line me up for your DH shopping next time will you!! he could start up a business. call him the "hubshop!" thats awesome. glad your puter is fixed, its frustrating isnt it i went bout 3 weeks without one and i felt so out of the loop with everything.
Tyron has learnt to pull himself to stand now! and i think a few more days of practise and he will be starting to cruise!
he is such a roughy though, he is always hurting me! (i know he doesnt mean it) but he pinches, bites, grabs, pulls im glad he is the baby and not the older bro he'd be quiet rough with a baby i think. he knows his name and turns when u call it but not sure he understands "no" yet.

Jaspen- thinking of you, how is Lincoln going?

i cant bring myself to throw and baby things once Tyron is passed it has anyone gone through this??
I have all the outgrown clothes in vacuum bags, jolly jumper Ty is too big for, rocker not being used now he started sitting in the high chair, things like my breast pump, steriliser etc if i dont have any more kids there is no need for it but cannot let go of them just yet! i'd like to have another baby in a few years time but who knows in a few years time i might be passed that?

[Smoke Jaguar]

Hi girlies, I've been MIA too!
Life has been very hectic around here, I'm so glad I don't have to do it with a baby, as well! My body clock is ticking right on time, there, with the lack of fertility
My sister came and went, school's back, DP's Poppa is not declining (and won't improve ) and I'm trying to get back into brigade life, against the odds (no babysitter until a beautiful offer came in from my friend!).
Mel - glad you got your computer back! I was without my phone for a while and that was bad enough (camera isn't working ATM which is painful).
Enigma - I am surprised to see you back, as I have not forgotten the nature of your last departure and subsequent goings on. I hope we are beyond all that now, as this group has been ticking a long nicely and respectfully since then and I'm hopeful that you can be part of the group in that same vein, so welcome back to you and Anetka How are things with your parents? I remember things were tense with them at the time you left us, I hope they are much improved for you.
Better go now before my nipple gets chewed off - Oscar's molars are moving around...hopefully upwards soon!
Gotta head off to my cousin's for dinner now...
Take care, chickies, I'll be lurking if I"m not posting

[Bathsheba]

Good evening Junies it's the end of the witching hour here but i'll give it a go at posting a few messages!

Tali: well done on that mammoth last post! It would be great to catch up then in about 3 weeks... The trip into Melbourne Central really is pretty smooth sailing. Maybe a few of us could manage it although it was probably easier when our June babies were actually BABIES... these days Niall just won't sit still and I spend more time chasing him around the shops than anything! Oh well... you never know miracles might happen! LOL

Happy Birthday Nickers for last week! Enjoy those doors!!!

Heating bills: we just received our electricity bill: $393. Eeek! And I thought I was doing so well being frugal (minimal use of tumble drier etc)... turns out we used exactly the same amount of kilowatts as this time last year (to 0.04 of a kW). We have gas ducted heating though... so I'm dreading that bill... Mel: we can't do the weekly thing... for us it works out better to put everything through VISA and then pay off large amounts of that when we can. DH often gets paid bonuses which makes his pay irregular. Twice a year we manage to completely clear our credit card... and one of those times is coming up (tax refund) so looking forward to that! I wish we could be the kind of family with a budget but it doesn't seem to work... DH trades shares too and every so often we'll get a dividend cheque or sell at a huge gain... it's all so unpredictable... but I guess it works LOL we've been managing to get by this way (without a credit default) for the past 15 years!!!

Rory: Miss you!
Maya: It's hard to get back into grooves... keep at it... you'll find the right rhythm.
Amanda: Miss you too chicky, hope all's well.
Jaspen: Enjoy that Babymoon!... don't rush back into life too fast now you hear!

Had another acupuncture session this morning... I'm really starting to notice how centred it makes me feel I have 3 sessions in a row (weekly) then I have a months break then 3 session again... i've completed about 4 cycles now. The acupuncturist gives me a discount because i come in early on a Saturday morning (an unpopular time)... he only charges $42 a session instead of $75! They last about an hour and I receive a massage after he removes the needles). And every 12th session is free. It's a really good way to spend some "me time"... and I think it may have helped my thyroid condition as well! I had blood taken too today (to make sure my thyroid levels are still stable) fingers crossed they are!

Ok better help DH settle the boys in bed... I often still BF Niall to sleep... but I need to have a shower before i do that (makes it more comfy) so off to the shower for me! Nighty nite!

[New Dawn]

Thanks Bath did my head in trying to remember everything lol maybe next time I should have a pad and pen ready so I can give myself some notes....

3 weeks sounds good to me would love to meet you I am hoping as it will be the 1st time the girls would be on a train that it will be enough to keep them quite and happy for the trip in... Would just have to give myself enough time to get back for Zayden... will let you know as soon as our money improves so we can have a meet up....

Maya I see you are ment to have SNOW tomorrow wish I was brave enough to drive up there to show the kids but I hate hilly corners on dry days let alone on days with Black Ice I think Its from growing up, up there seeing to many cars go over the edge.... enjoy to cold take heaps of photos so i can live though them on FB lol

Well my sister isnt UTD as she went to the doctor and had a test which was neg but she still hasnt had a visit from AF its now 3 weeks late... Have know idea what that means... Pain in the bum is what it is when you are TTC, I hope it happens for her sooner than it does me, it too hard waiting that long....

Well I hope everyone is enjoying the winter sunshine, those of us who have it...
Jaspen wish I could still be up there just for winter, told BHL we need to houses one here in summer and one up there for winter he would have the same job so it would just mean FIFO to different homes for different times in the year, shame the kids have to go to school or we might have done it lol....

[MelS]

Tali - the winter sun is so good but soon as its gone - chilly again!!! Wow, snow up in the Dandenongs tomorrow. Didn't see the weather tonight but it sounds like its going to be a cold one. Shame about your sister not being pregnant, hopefully soon. Love the idea of 2 houses, I would do it. Lots of retirees do it, so might have to think about that when I get old and grey lol!!!

Bath - wow, thats an expensive bill! Considering I run my heater virtually non stop (and definately not frugal with my dryer lol!!!), my winter elec bill is about $230 and gas about $200 which is not too bad. I am not really a good budgeter, but find it easier to pay $50 instead of $230 when the bills are due. DH's pay is also very irregular depending on what shifts he does, he prefers doing night shift because it pays better. It must be working well if you've been doing it for 15 years. Fantastic news about the acupuncture, it sounds like it is really doing the trick for you. I have never had it done before, does it feel weird??

Maya - good to see you back. How is uni going this semester? You must be going crazy without your camera working? Your phone takes really great pictures.

Nic - DH thought your idea was hilarious!!!! Might be an idea though. He's not sure he could cope with multiple trips, crazy enough the first time. I try to keep sentimental things or bigger items. Small stuff is easy to replace. I still don't know if we will try #3 but some stuff is taking up lots of room (rocker, bassinet for my pram etc). If you are hesitant about getting rid of it, keep it. How is your new kitchen?

Julie - thinking of you! Not long to go now.

I've started walking every lunchtime at work which is amazing for me as I really don't do much exercise (which I know is naughty!!!). Me and a work colleague walk around this huge oval next to work for about 40 mins. I must say I felt really good after it and we were not walking slow. Marley has a bit of cough at the moment and a nice snotty nose (thankfully running clear) which is making her a bit cranky. We have a christening tomorrow so I may have to leave her home with DH, I don't want her coughing her germs over all the other kids and it sounds like it is going to be a cold day.

Rug up Melbourne girls and I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend.

[*Ali*]

HI girls, just popping and saying hello- life is hectic here too. My little man is crawling around and getting into everything, he has also started pulling himself up and hanging on with 1 hand, so I fear that he is not too far from walking , he is only 7 months, so I am hoping he waits a little longer- Im so not ready.

My darling daughter has become extremly vocal latley (she was already, but is now more so) Today she said ' that's not fair' when I told her I need to change Liams nappy before I could play with her (where did she learn that from) and now when you ask her to do something, her stock standard answer is 'why?' OMG when did my baby grow up so much.
We are starting her in daycare for half a day a week because we really think she needs that extra social interactions and some of her own time, and Liam needs a break from her too.

Work is going well, I have a well spirited class, but they are lovely, interesting kids. It is taking them some time to adjust to the change, but I am confident that we will get there.

Glad to hear that everyone is well. I really enjoy coming in here from time to time and seeing what everyone and their kidlets are getting up to.

[Bathsheba]

Goodmorning

Just dropped Wade off at Kinder... Niall is watching In The Night Garden so I have a few minutes to grab in here.

Hiya Ali! Good to hear from you. Oh yes they grow up waaaay too fast don't they? Niall parrots Wade all the time and has said "Not fair!!!" a few times too. The worst thing he says ATM is "Goodbye stinky bum bum" which I think Wade said to him in a silly moment and it has stuck, as Verity would say "bigtime". It's awful when he says it to strangers at the shops... hopefully they can't quite make it out what he has said!

Mel: good on you for doing your lunchtime walks I've just had to make two mad dashes for the train to and from kinder... equates to about two 50 meter sprints! LOL does that count? hehe Regarding the electricity bill: I think it's because we have a teenager Verity uses a lot of electricity... she always leaves lights on in her room... leaves the column heater on (one day I found it on the highest setting at 2pm... not happy!!!)... she blow dries her hair and uses a hair straightener every day... uses appliances like the tumble drier when I'm still in bed early in the morning (I can tell because the laundry is all steamy)... has a stereo in her room... the list goes on. If it was just DH, myself and the boys I reckon the bill would be closer to yours. *sigh* what can you do hey?

Went to the football on the weekend but had a wretched time. Our team lost badly and verity and I had these awful supporters behind us... so we up and left and went over to DFO for a look! V's boyfriend came along too. He's a lovely lad. At least that's one issue that isn't giving us grief!!!

Ok better complete Wade's school enrolment forms! Can you believe it! My baby going to school next year! In some ways it'll be good for Niall to have a break from him too, like you mentioned Ali... sometimes they just need a bit of space!

Maya: hope you get to enjoy the nearby snow!!! How beautiful!

[Jesswith6]

Well, I see my Junies are doing well enough without me popping in and annoying them! LOL


Pat is doing really well except he has really started to Parrot words that Dh says, you know the not real nice words! He says so much these days and it is a real struggle to get him to stop talking occasionally. Bella starts Kinder next year, if I can EVER get her out of Pullups! She just refuses to go to the toilet. Any tips girls????

Enigma- nice to hear from you again....I miss our chats! How is your Dh and Anetka going??? We really need to chat again!

Well, I really haven't doing that much lately as I slipped over at DH's work and hurt my leg. At first the Dr thought I might have torn the ligaments in my knee and I did badly sprain my ankle. So I spent the last 3 weeks on crutches! I went and saw the Specialist last Wednesday and he reckons I have only strained the ligaments in my knee and he wants me to get off the crutches as soon as possible. It took 2-3 days and I am off them.My knee is still very sore but I have a physio appt next Monday at 3.30pm, so we'll see how I go there!

I am also using cloth nappies on Pat now and he loves them, in fact I tried to put a sposie on him the other day when he had a tummy bug and he grabbed one of his clothies and said cloth bum!
Better go and dry these nappies!

Hugs and kisses to all the Junies

[Smoke Jaguar]

Ooh, that reminds me, Jess - I'll be trialling some new Huggies pull ups this week - don't know why I was selected, I did say that I prefer modern cloth nappies and undies for my toilet trainer, but if it's my opinion they want, then I'll do my best!