Babies Born June 2006 #50

[Bathsheba]

Oh Rory! I knew something was up after we sms-ed but I didn't want to pry. I agree, a meet-up in at Melbourne Central is LONG overdue so let's turn your sitch into a positive! It would also be a great opportunity to meet up with you Tali! We're going up to my mum's place in Port Macquarie around Mid January so the earlier the better for me! But you know that you are always welcome at my place Rory... just let me know what days suit I have some lovely Delia Smith shortbread to share ATM!

Big waves to everyone everything ok here... trying to get into the Christmas spirit now... left the gift shopping a bit late this year 'cos things were uncertain with my DH's job as well... though fortunately so-far-so-good in that he has now started working for the "Opposition" and his 3 month probation period has begun as well.... fingers crossed he won't fall victim of the GFC as well!

Wade had his final Kinder party today... an end of an era for him... can't believe it will be school for him next year.

Verity came 5th in the state in her relay team last weekend... very proud of her. She turns 14 next week and enters year 9 in 2009. Freaking out at the cost of her stationery/book list for next year!!! Her scientific calculator ALONE is over $200!!! Eeeeek! Thankfully we don't have to fork out for a laptop like most schools do... I guess that's something.

Glad you like your summer dress Ali It's a pretty one, suits you! Anyone else need an update? I'm feeling in the mood.... (as long as you haven't had one done in the last 6 months though).

Great to hear from you Amanda I sooo understand the horror of choking incidents! Niall choked on a plum pip last Christmas Day. It wouldn't come out either! I kept up with the firm short sharp hits between the shoulder blades but it was stuck good and proper! It was awful! DH was just about to ring 000 when I bent him over my knee again and he was finally able to cough it up. Since that episode I've learnt that with babies and toddlers you can try squeezing their tummies, just under their rib cages to force air up through the air passage... thinking about it that's what I think worked... pushing him firmly over my knee would have kinda pushed the air up... like being gently "winded" IYKWIM. I really ought to do a St. John's fist aid course... no excuses... our private health cover pays for one each year.

Best wishes of the Season to all Junies!