Just listening to lectures to start my massive catch-up campaign before heading to Brisbane in a few weeks (just a few days with a close family friend)!
Been very quiet in here, you're right, Mel! I've actually not watched Bones since the first night We've either had stuff on or I've been tucked away in the study...sad, really! Will have to schedule in my Bones time
Doncaster is doable, though so is where you live, Bath - I've been down Northcote and Nth Fitzroy way a bit in the last couple of months, and it seems easier to drive to your place than to do the train thing. And we got an Eastlink tag earlier this year, so it's easy to just hop on that
Tali - I'm hoping my assignments are in by end of this week or early this week and hoping you're around next week! I have a homebirth meeting in Berwick next Wednesday in the morning and could drop in after that if you're home
Something terrible is happening to me lately and I've been coming to terms with it all week...I'm into the footy season...it snuck up on me and because it was so sneaky, it's stuck! DP has the radio on all weekend and on Friday nights and I've been brainwashed this whole time...now I'm just aware of it! I'm having a hard time with an aspect of it, though. DP was telling me I have to stick with the club I liked as a kid (before I decided that my first love was the round ball...and still is, that's not changed!), which is Richmond (make sense now, Tali? ), and now he's telling me that as there is no family history of that allegiance (being that I'm first generation and there were no allegiances in my family anyway) I can choose now that I'm back into the 'fold'...and I have to concede that in this slow gestation of footy brainwash Carlton has been the team I've developed an affinity for. Sorry to have to say that out loud, but it's just becoming apparent and undeniable! So, there you have it. I'm a kind of Carlton fan. And I'm hoping the upcoming A-League season can help alleviate the shock if this other recent realisation!
Holy Communion - having gone to Catholic schools, I'm not surprised by your description, Mel!! It's a nice sense of belonging the kids get. I get uneasy with the whole 'bride-like' thing about Communion...not to mention the outfit costs!
Bath - just haven't broached the Twitter scene...it's bad enough I'm a FB tragic! I'm trying to wean myself a bit from FB, unsuccessfully so far.
Oscar is coming to terms with there being a baby in my belly...but only cos last week I started to pop out and it's become more tangible for him. And they've been talking about it at childcare. Speaking of which, I'm a bit sad that he only has about a month left at the centre He is so damn comfortable there and he will be missed from there. He'll also miss the centre, I reckon, in his own way - he talks about 'having fun' with various individuals there, kids and carers alike. I've got him on a waiting list for the Shire's centre, which is just up the road from me. I have to take a tour and speak to someone from there, and they tell me there are some vacancies. Just wish I could move SWiCh to the hills - they're just so good and caring and qualified, and well resourced. But MiL will go away for a month or so in August and I'll need the time and headspace that those two afternoons a week provide. I do have friends who can help, but it's handy to have a scheduled time that isn't subject to other things coming up. I can't help feeling a bit peeved (ok, a lot peeved!) when MiL either can't do one of the half-days or can only have him for a few hours instead. Hopefully that's because of the pressure of uni and the other stuff going on in my head, and that once I finish up the semester (and take my intermission), that resentment will diminish. We'll see. I walk past this shire centre all the time and it does seem very good. And MiL lives about 50 mtrs away from it and could collect him from time to time if I'm going out of area. Oh, the conundrum! Think-typing again...
Better pay attention to this lecture...hope everyone's doing well!
Hiya Mel and Maya I'm just waiting for the wife of the owner of a lost wallet to drop over and collect her husbands wallet then I'll come back and post!
Bath - how funny, I had the same thing the other day. DH was riding his bike down the bike track and noticed a small bag on the ground. He picked it up and it had a mobile phone and insulin in it! He was on his way home, so luckily the phone was on and he looked up the phone listings and rang "Home" and spoke to his wife. The guy was still out riding and hadn't even noticed it missing. She was extremely grateful and came around to collect it straight away. She was lovely and said it was the second time in recent weeks that he had dropped it while riding. Where did you find the wallet? I'm sure they will be extra grateful that you bothered to pick it up and call them.
Maya - Footy mole LOL!!!! I have always loved footy, my dad took us to the VFA when we were kids and we all supported Prahran. So VFL was a bit of a mystery for me. I enjoy watching but have never supported a team. DH is a Tigers fan although he says it rather quietly in crowds LOL!!! We have a new Coles supermarket opened near us and they had some Collingwood players doing a handball comp. DH took Chelsea and she did very well and won a little footy. It was given to her by Travis Cloke who signed a card for her and asked her who she barracked for. She said, Rrrrrr Tigers and Cats He said "you should go for the Pies", she says "no, my dad hates the pies". DH was laughing and so was Travis. DH said he was really nice and great with the kids (then his house was shot at the day after!). Whats wrong with Carlton?? At least they are doing ok and not as hated as Collingwood. I must admit the bride thing freaks me a little too. Many of the girls didn't have veils which is apparently ok now. I think I will be going that way - and definitely no tiara LOL!!! How sad that you have to move centres. Its a bit far away to be dropping off when not at uni. What will happen when you return to uni, will you be able to get back in? Hope the centre nearby you is just as good. I have been using my creche for 5 years and some of the staff are still there. Always a good sign. I would hate to move Marley as she takes so long to warm to people and even then she has her days. Back to your lecture!
Maya I have playgroup on wednesday morning but I will be back around 12 if you wanted to pop in... As for footy I know what you mean I was born into the bommers we had no choice who we supported, and my kids are just doing as nanny is telling them as she is the one who buys them the hats and scrafs... but I have notice that after been Born and bread AFL I never thought I would like the NRL, but after been with BHL for 12 yrs and living in NRL states for most of than, I do now " get " the game even though they pass the ball backwards ... but I do now support the cowboys and we hope to take the winkies to see a game one day soon... but I still cant watch ANY sport on TV find it way too boring...
we on the move very soon we will be leaving in about 2.5 weeks which is mine boggling when its said out loud...( God I didnt even believe that myself and had to re-check the calander!!! yep that it 2.5 weeks !!) our house is mostly in boxes and we applied for a house to rent were meant to be hearing something back today but as the day is almost at a close I guess we wont know today if its ours or not... its a lovely old QLDer ( rental ) which is right up our ally as we hate the new lego houses they are putting up everywhere now, so hard for us that we are excepted... funny thing happened though the real estate rang up today to ask if Barry Plant was a private rental rofl I told her know its a real estate agent and that they are quite big down here...
Hi guys!
well what a rough week i have had. this time last friday night i was getting home from work and feeling rather off. i was real cold and shivering and couldnt get warm. Then o/n the diarrhea started. Sunday i was bed bound and the stomach pains were worse then contractions. 5pm sat i went to medical centre and waiting curled over for 2hrs to be told there is nothing that can be done i have gastro. Sunday night at 11pm i told dh i couldnt do it anymore and needed to go to hospital.
i was hooked up to an IV drip and given some pain releif as i was dehydrating even though i was trying hard to keep up my fluids.
I spent the next 4 days in hospital, turns out i had food poisioning from a bbq chicken.....dh ate it to but was fine and i never vomitted.... i only got home from hosp yesterday. The kids wernt allowed to visit me becuase it easnt at that stage known if i had gastro. The nurses had to wear gloves, gowns and masks any time they walked into the room.
anyway i am on the rd to recovery now. it really knocked me around and im still not up to the same engery level. the AB and IV drip has now caused thrush so hopeing its all over soon.....
i will have to come back later and try and catch up a bit but tired and need to get to bed now
Oh, no Nic - on top of everything, you have thrush! I had hideous bouts in April and a small one last week...damn pregnancy hormones! Plenty acidophilous capsules, missy. Glad it wasn't anything more serious, though, and that you could at least see out the worst of it in hospy.
Tali - will be in touch on Wed
Mel - yeah, that's me, the footy mole! Just had the radio on for the Carlton game but it was drowned out by Bob the friggin Builder for most of it - late one for Oscar...! Very funny story about the supermarket, though - surely the Pies players know the score by now??
Bath - you never came back!
I should really organise printing some lyrics pages for tomorrow night, even though I've been telling myself I can go lyric page-free - tough call when I haven't done a gig for 3 years, might have to cut myself some slack...
Feels like Oscar is really hittng his stride - even at his most impish he can turn on the charm and be so damn cuddly!
Night all
Just a quick one, Julian now has 5 teeth and is nearly crawling his up on his knees all the time now. I've got bad tonsilitis and we're moving house this weekend so will have no net until next Friday hopfully. Cody is going to be 3 on Tuesday. Ok better be off and do some cleaning.
Nic - how awful for you!!! Saw on FB you were in hospital and was follow to see what was wrong. So glad you are now home and on the mend. How bizarre that DH didn't get sick too. He must have a good strong stomach! Bet the kids are glad you are home, they must have missed you - and you them. I'm sure your energy levels will return soon. Look after yourself.
Tali - my god, only 2 weeks till you move. That's gone quick. Did you hear back from the rental people. I love old Queenslanders too, so much character to them and I love the range of colours they come in. No two every look alike.
Maya - break a leg tonight! I'm sure you won't need your lyric sheets, you will be awesome. I know the feeling, they turn on the charm and they melt your heart. Miss M is the master of it lol!
Amanda - good luck with the move, must make it harder with tonsilitis. Julian is getting so big. Is the ticker picture recent? He is such a cutie. Another Junie baby to turn 3, hope he has a wonderful birthday on Tuesday.
Nothing much going on here. Nieces birthday party tomorrow so the kids are looking forward to that. DH is on holidays for 2 weeks so will need to work on his chores list LOL!!!!
Good afternoon girls Am home with both boys today... Wade has a cough, Niall vommitted this morning and I have a bit of a twingy pre-cold feeling. Nic: ooooh how awful! I've had food poisoning (from bread of all things!!!) and can remember well those symptoms you described! Infact Dh and I had it at the same time when Verity was about the same age as our june babies ATM. In the end the neighbours had to take her and look after her because she was just roaming around the house while DH and I felt like we were dying! Tali: you'll be looking forward to warmer weather though won't you! hey are you coing to the big BB meetup this weekend??? I haven't read the thread in ages but I assume it's still on. Amanda: Good to hear from you if only briefly! Maya: Geeze i'm gonna have to say it again! I'll be back... boys throwing fruit at each other!
First - Tali I heard you pulled out of the meet up on Saturday, am I right? Oh please please please come I want to get to meet you properly before you move back north! And about Zayden I am not sure if you have heard this but there was a doco on telly the other week and some docs think that ADD can actually be caused by a lack of sleep. Does Zayden have trouble sleeping, or snore alot? The theory is we all (especially kids) need more sleep than most of us get and a lack of sleep can really mess with your body, mind and behaviour. Glad you are looking forward to the move - it is so exciting for you but I can imagine scary as well!
And Nic you poor love - I hope your boys are al treating you well
And hello Amanda, Julie, Bath, Maya, Mel and Jess
I am loving work to bits - it is interesting, well paid, different to what I am used to - only bummer is I miss my boys during the day. But I know they are well cared for by mum and DH (he didn't get the job, by the way, but we are not too fussed by that).
Flynn is a riot and a real boy - into cars, dinosaurs and pirates (how stereotyped is that LOL!) Ollie is very bositerous and affectionate, always giving Flynn a kiss with a big "MWAH!" I will try to post a pic in the gallery of them - they are so different in looks but both gorgeous.
Better go - DH and I had a date night last night (dinner at an Italian restuarant in Carlton then saw the new Star Trek movie at IMAX) so I am really tired tonigt. Plus I am out for drinks after work on Thursday and Friday nights and going to the BB meet on Saturday so I better get some sleep tonight!
Glad JJ is treating you well, Rors! The boys sounds adorable, as usual
Tali - I just remembered something I read this week in my Raising Boys book (by Steve Biddulph). It was just an anecdote, and in no way was meant to replace the diagnosis of a professional who is trained in assessments of this kind (GP's are not professionally trained to assess ADD, it's a specialist job, as I am learning this semester!!) and it struck a chord with me, so I'll tell it to you in a rehash. A truckie came up to Steve after a presentation he made somewhere and told him about his son's ADD diagnosis. He knew it meant Attention Defecit Disorder, so he went about cutting his hours at work and arranging to be able to take his son on some of his shifts so that he could spend more time with him. Ya know why? He thought the Attention Defecit was lack of attention from dad, or Absent Dad Disorder! And it was within months that his kid was off Ritalin completely and functioning like a 'normal' kid. I love this story. Steve retells it and says that of course not all cases of ADD are 'lack of attention', yet a lot of them just might be. What I'm saying is, Zayden may be reacting off not having a male figure around, and the move to Melbourne may not be helping. Getting him involved in an activity with good male role models could be a good compromise and experiment to see if things change with him. You've got good kids and you and BHL do a stellar job with them, even with him flying in and out. I reckon the move back north might even be a good thing for Zay. You give so much love to those kids, chick
Rory - its wonderful to have a job you enjoy so much. I love coming to work and its a great feeling. Bummer about DH's job, but it doesn't sound like you are worried about it. Has he finished his thesis yet? Would love to see recents photos of the boys. They look so different and sounds like different personalities too.
Maya - I have Raising Girls, which is great. Been going back for refreshers lately, whenever Marley decides to test my patience!! How is Oscar today as I noticed on FB you said he was not well with a sore throat.
Bath - food poisoning from bread, I've never heard that before. How nasty!
Well we have had a TT breakthrough! Marley did 3 wees on the toilet at creche yesterday DH rang me when he picked her up and then rang me, she got on the phone and said "mummy, did wees on toilet - big one". They said she did a really long wee so she must have been holding onto it. Hopefully now she knows that she can do it, she will start doing it more often. I packed about 4 pairs of jeans and undies today and hope she doesn't go through them all!!! Its such a relief, I was beginning to think she would be in nappies till she was 5!!
Its been a great week. My BF in Brisbane has asked me to be Godmother to her DS. I was absolutely stoked. Can't wait till September now. DH has heaps of long service leave, so he is going to look after the kids and I can go solo!!!!! That bought a sneaky smile to my face. I'm only going for 5 days so I'm sure he'll manage (with plenty of help from his mum!!). Will have to start planning my outfit, glad its sale time.
well its my babies birthday today ... such a happy sad day all mixed into one... I think it coz I am normally almost ready to pop with the next one when the other two turned 3 yet this time we still arent even UTD... but I have faith that we will get there one day if its meant to happen it will...
Mel thats wonderful news with TT what a break through... I have been meaning to tell you that my mum said that even though most of her children were TT when they were two that her 3rd ( my older sister ) just didnt get it until she was 3.5 years, and one day she just clicked, and never had a problem again, each child is different she will get there when she is ready... which sounds like she is almost there anyway... but just thought I would tell you so you dont think that Marly is behind or anything...
Rory sorry I cant make it tonight I hope both you and bath have a great time, with the rest of the BB girls sounds like its going to be a big night... I am down here every summer so I will just have to make you all meet me somewhere next time I am in town, I wont take no as an answer...
Maya thanks for the info, I have been meaning to read that book, I just have to get of my butt and buy it, I didnt know they made one for girls too Mel so looks like I will have to buy both , one of the most reasons that we are moving up to Mackay instread of staying here is so that Zayden can spend more time with BHL, I think they both need it...
hello to everyone else, hope you have a wonderful long weekend mwah
Happy birthday for yesterday Kai! Hope she had a wonderful day. I can't believe we have little independant 3 year olds (well almost 3, 2 more weeks). I'm sure you'll be sharing your news with us soon. Its so nice to hear of other kids that have taken a bit longer to TT. Chelsea was relatively easy, this is a new experience for me.
A question for you all to ponder -
Since the excitement of Marley doing wees at creche on Thursday, Friday was a bit of a disaster. 4 changes of clothes came home with her on Friday, she wet every bit of clothing I packed and ended up in their spare clothes! Then on Saturday morning, I put her undies on and noticed her trying to hold herself and asked her if she wanted to do wees. She really cracked it and said no and started to cry. I left it. Few seconds later I saw her holding herself again, so I took her to the toilet. She sat on and I could see her holding it, her toes were curling and she was doing her best not to let it out. She started to cry saying she wanted to get off. I said no, just wait and then all of a sudden this huge wee came out!!! It went on for ages, she must have been holding for a while. Both Chelsea and I started cheering, dancing etc and she was laughing and she got a couple of M&M's as a treat. Then all day Saturday we decided to stay home and see if we can get it happening. Well its been awful! She has been in the worse mood since and seems to really not want to go to the toilet. Wet herself for the rest of the day, kept asking to go to bed (I think she knows that bedtime means a nappy on) and has been in the worst mood ever. Its horrible, she is so moody, grumpy and hardly smiles. I went to a friends for dinner last night and I was so glad to get out of the house, she was driving me nuts. Today has been more of the same. Where has my happy, funny little girl gone? Do you think I am causing more angst by pushing the TT????? I am so confused what to do with her. I wonder if she is holding on to it for so long, its making her feel sick? I can't think of any other explanation. I don't want to confuse her and go back to nappies but maybe she isn't ready yet? I was hoping you girls could come up with some words of wisdom for me - PLEASE.
Enough ranting, hope that all makes sense and any suggestions would be great. This one has me stumped!
Oh, no Mel! It sounds like she is getting stressed with the TT sicho. Actually, I think her brain has gone into overload with it. I'd say that the tack from now on could be to concentrate on her realising when she needs to go, rather than holding on. They are two separate concepts, really: recognising the body's need to let the wee go, and then progressing later on to holding on. She doesn't need to hold on, she just needs to let someone know she needs to go so that she can get help using the loo. It may be that everyone else is forgetting this distinction, too, and that's how it's getting too much for her Easy enough to do. Holding on like that as a self-enforced thing could be really unhealthy for her little system. I would even suggest not to make a big deal of ANYthing to do with toileting. Just ask her regularly and normally if she feels like she needs to go and if she does then just quietly take her to the loo without making a big deal of it. Rewards can be counter-productive with a lot of kids and the desire to please you and the family is probably adding to the stress of expectations. So, no fuss when there's a regression, no fuss when she uses the loo or tells you she needs to go. Just play it quietly. It might take a while to bring her back from the anxiety she's built up in her mind about it now. Poor chicken
Just got back from seeing Rai Thistlethwayte who was brilliant! I went with my GF and Oscar is with my parents. Might even go to bed soon...it's late enough...
Maya I think you've got it right. Yesterday I left her in nappies and never really pushed the whole TT thing all day and she was an angel. Back to her usual happy self, laughing and being cheeky. I asked her quite matter of factly if she wanted to go to the toilet and she said no, I just said OK and moved on to something else. I also told MIL not to push it with her either. I don't want her getting so stressed she makes her self sick. I just can't believe the difference its made by just letting it go. She might be like Tali's sister and take a bit longer. Oh well, nappies for a bit longer is no big deal. Slowly, slowly wins the race!
I see you enjoyed Rai on Sunday?
How is exam prep going?
I cannot believe how cold its been, I know its winter but boy it was cold this morning! DH worked yesterday and we barely left the house, only to get lunch. I didn't want to take my slippers off lol! Spent the day baking now my oven is fixed - only took me 6 months! We did cupcakes, biscuits, soup and a roast. Kids enjoyed decorating the cupcakes and made a huge mess in the process, but it was fun Soup was delicious (green lentil and veg), have a big bowl for lunch today. If anyone shops at Coles, they have a new FREE quarterly magazine with heaps of recipes. The soup came from the magazine and was easy and it made plenty. Looking forward to lunchtime!
Mel: I was going to suggest what Maya said (well said matey! Gotta spread the love!) all my three had TT regressions, usually when they are unwell... but it sounds like you have it sorted now... I remember cheering when Niall did his first poos on his potty but these days no fuss is made... he usually just trots off to the potty when he needs to go and yells out if I need to wipe for him... sometimes he doesn't yell and I find the little "deposit" when I am walking past the bathroom and then have to wipe him... fortunatley it usually 'comes out clean'! LOL Marely will get there I know how frustrating it is to have to deal with all the wet and pooey clothes though! This time next year it will all be a distant memory I'm sure!
I'm just waiting for the wife of the owner of a lost wallet to drop over and collect her husbands wallet then I'll come back and post!
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We've either had stuff on or I've been tucked away in the study...sad, really! Will have to schedule in my Bones time
), and now he's telling me that as there is no family history of that allegiance (being that I'm first generation and there were no allegiances in my family anyway) I can choose now that I'm back into the 'fold'...and I have to concede that in this slow gestation of footy brainwash Carlton has been the team I've developed an affinity for. Sorry to have to say that out loud, but it's just becoming apparent and undeniable! So, there you have it. I'm a kind of Carlton fan. And I'm hoping the upcoming A-League season can help alleviate the shock if this other recent realisation!
He said "you should go for the Pies", she says "no, my dad hates the pies". DH was laughing and so was Travis. DH said he was really nice and great with the kids (then his house was shot at the day after!). Whats wrong with Carlton?? At least they are doing ok and not as hated as Collingwood. I must admit the bride thing freaks me a little too. Many of the girls didn't have veils which is apparently ok now. I think I will be going that way - and definitely no tiara LOL!!! How sad that you have to move centres. Its a bit far away to be dropping off when not at uni. What will happen when you return to uni, will you be able to get back in? Hope the centre nearby you is just as good. I have been using my creche for 5 years and some of the staff are still there. Always a good sign. I would hate to move Marley as she takes so long to warm to people and even then she has her days. Back to your lecture!
... but I do now support the cowboys and we hope to take the winkies to see a game one day soon... but I still cant watch ANY sport on TV find it way too boring...
hard for us that we are excepted... funny thing happened though the real estate rang up today to ask if Barry Plant was a private rental rofl I told her know its a real estate agent and that they are quite big down here...
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