I've been meaning to reply to our thread but end up running out of time...if I can get near the computer at all!
Tallarah has been sick (I have a boo hoo in the Plat thread) and that's why I'm up - she's only just nodded off after being up nearly every hour with her snuffliness.
Mel - I wanted to call you this week for a catch up (while she's still technically a newborn, for newborn cuddles!) but we've been so lurgied that I decided against social visits this week for everyone's sake So, I'll sms you soon to organise something! A week with your GF sounds like it's too short! Aquarium is on my list of things to do with Oscar before too long - he enjoyed the zoo last week before his cold got the better of him and he got too tired for any more. The baptism sounds like it was really lovely - will have to trawl FB for pics cos I can't imagine M all dolled up!
T is asleep and wheezing away (like Mr Snuffleupagus), so I better get back to bed for as long as I have left to catch up on sleep...
Maya - sorry to hear Tallarah has been unwell, how is she today. Nothing worse than hearing a newborn sniffle. When she is better, I want those newborn cuddles before she gets too big!!! The zoo is heaps of fun but can be a long day, the aquarium wasn't too big and so nice on a hot day and plenty to see (and up close too). Miss M scrubbed up well - but the smiles didn't last long. How are you and Oscar feeling? I am home on Monday and Wed after 11am. So please pop down for a visit - tell Oscar to bring his togs!
Rory- congratulations on baking bubba 3 thats fantastic! how are you feeling?
Bath- a very very overdue thank you for my new avater, again its fantastic, and wow i love Maya's new one too!
just quickly as i am headed to bed. Nix had an OT assessment on Monday, still waiting for the full assesment report but he has a "sensory processing disorder" still getting my head around what its all about and reading a book called "The out of sync child"
he isstill waiting for the big diagnostic assesment which i missed a call from today a cancellation spot come up for the 15th dec, i rang back 1 1/2hrs later when i got the msg and they had rung someone else.... i was soo annoyed i didnt get a chance to call back and they had moved on!
still dealing with the day to say struggles with him, however he had his preschool xmas concert today and did SO WELL! he was a "cheeky monkey" and stood on stage and did all the dance moves!!
Hey Nic, glad you are getting some answers with Nixon. I am feeling well, though very tired. My symptoms are stronger with this pg than the last two (boobs tender, nausea is quite common) so some say I might be having a girl this time but I have a fear of twins! (I have heard the symptoms with twins can be quite pronounced). Fingers crossed its a singleton LOL!
Better go - prepping for Ollie's party tomorrow- I am off to make the WW train cake - wish me luck!!
Hey great party Rory!!! My boys' eyes popped out of their heads when they saw the train cake! You did so well catering for all those people! Someone counted 20 kids ALONE and most seemed to have both parents with them... the woodfired vegie and chicken pizzas were GREAT! Mick's done a brilliant job on the garden since i was last around too. Such a cute little bump you have there too m'lady Can I start work on your avvy update???
Sorry i have MIA lately girls. Last two weeks we've had modem issues here at home... kept me off the puter for a few consecutive days... probably a good thing actually.
Maya: how's Tallarah? All better now, I saw on FB that she was still suffering from respiratory infections due to inconsiderate (ill) visitors grrrr! And how are things coming along with your house (not sure if you have mentioned in here in BB... although i have just come straight to this page... haven't read back).
Mel: (and jobsearch update) LOL I could be doing your job at Melbourne Uni!!! The minister at church asked me today if I might be interested in an office admin job at the Theological Dept. the hours are school hours AND there is a direct bus route from Wade's school pretty much to the door of the uni offices!!! My minister also lectures, I believe. I'm not sure i could handle processing accounts... but I'll have a good look at the job descritpion when she obtains one for me. Also being close to Elizabeth Street in the CBD I'll be able to tram it in to have the occassional lunch with DH... that would be great
Better go back and see what I have missed....
Nic: Hmmm... "The Out Of Sync Child" sounds interesting... I know you are probably feeling very worried about this initial diagnosis but I find that ultimately it's good to know... and eventually you settle down and kinda learn to live with it. Bit like my thyroid disease... I was in denial at first, then worried to death... now it's more like "oh well, so be it... it could be worse... so many people live with illness... maybe it won't turn out as bad as I think... we live in fortunate times and a fortunate place here in Australia". So i hope the worry isn't getting to you too much
Last edited by Bathsheba; December 6th, 2009 at 02:30 PM.
Nic - as the others have said, at least you know what the problem is and hopefully find a solution that works for Nixon. I'm sure you'll be doing plenty of reading on the subject. Gotta love the xmas concerts, they usually bring a smile to everyone's face.
Rory - glad the party went well and what a perfect day you had for it. Hope you are going to load some pics on FB? Twins always scared me too - as they run in DH's family alot. When are you going for your scan? Put your poor mind at ease.
Bath - that job sounds perfect, almost made for you! Thankfully I don't process accounts, that is all handled centrally. I just stick to the student admin side which I love. Fingers crossed for you.
I had Maya over for lunch recently and it was so lovely to have those newborn cuddles I was wanting!!! Tallarah is just divine and Marley was quite fascinated with her and particularly when it came time for feeding. Marley asked Maya "why is she eating your boobs"!!! It was hilarious! Oscar and Marley enjoyed some time in the pool, even though it wasn't overly hot. Oscar is like a seal, plunging into the pool and spending so much time underwater, he is amazing. I do have some pics from my camera, and if its ok with you Maya, I will put them on my FB? She is too cute not to show off!
Better race and get Chelsea from school - hope everyone else is well and I would love to know how everyone is going with their xmas shopping (mine is not done!!!)
Just back from an interview with an employment recruiter... might be able to do a few short courses through them to improve my admin skills
Mel and Maya: Yes! i'd love to see some piccies! I can just imagine Oscar the Seal!!! He MUST show Niall his tricks one day! Poor Niall has never put his head under water for more than a second (when he accidentally slips in the bath)... I must do something about that this summer. Now that Wade has had a term of swimming lessons i might feel a bit more confident taking them both to the pool.
Rory: If it's any consolation when I was briefly pregnant with twins i felt "flat on the couch" sick with nausea before my period was due! It was very intense... very different (for me) to being preg with singletons.... apparently I was growing two placentas. I'm looking forward to hearing the result of your scan if you are going to have one
Niall had his first pram free trip into the city today. DH had lunch with him and Verity (who bunked off school because she didn't want to do belly dancing LOL I appreciated her help as DH struggles to take Niall to the toilet sometimes unless he can find a parenting room). She has now gone to pick up Wade from school... so she has earned LOTS of Brownie points today! Oh and it was so liberating not to have to worry about ramps and lifts for the pram today... I think i will always be clucky... but this realisation that there can be a life post pram is helping me move on! I wish i could have worn Niall for longer... I miss that too... but this wretched thyroid of mine put an early end to that sadly. Can't wait to see a snug little Tallarah in your HAB Maya!
ETA: Chrissy shopping bascially done... I just can't help picking up the odd thing here and there though... am loving the Oxfam free trade store in the city for gifts this year!
Last edited by Bathsheba; December 7th, 2009 at 01:45 PM.
I was driving today thinking I needed to post in here again, and voila! Mel's beaten me to it!
Nic - whilst it's not ideal, it sounds like you've got a game plan forming and that's gotta make life infinitely easier.
Rory - sounds like it was a great day yesterday! I nearly cursed that I didn't go because just as I was ready to leave for my riding club lunch Tallarah threw up an entire feed (after a coughing fit made her gag ) and I started all over again (minus the potato salad making, I had that sorted) and got there after most people had eaten...sigh! Anyway, I really am sorry for myself that I had a clash of events, cos that cake sounds awesome
Bath - The job sounds really exciting! And right in your element, too - intelligent people, subject matter you can engage with, in the city...so, tell us when you get it!!
Mel - I don't mind at all - I have no doubt that T will be a camera tart like Oscar Oscar really does seem as much at ease on land as in water - I reckon I'll try the local pool on a hot day soon, cos I won't have to worry about him AND give T some water time. Your pool is just so beautiful, like the rest of your home! We had a fantastic afternoon and Oscar fell asleep before the end of Orange St...and STAYED asleep for the rest of the night!! He kept talking about Chelsea and Marley the next day - he really gets along so well with girls (and seems to have an 'older girl' thing...hmmm...). Marley is such a cute little clown - a clotheshorse clown, girl after my own heart, he he! Thanks so much for a fantastic afternoon and scrummy lunch Oh, I got home and realised I left the muslins behind What a dummy!
I think a Melb Junie catch up is in order for Jan again. What do you think?
Oscar has been sensitive this week and melting down when denied arbitrary requests. I know why, though - he's been sidelined for the whole week and has watched back to back DVD's in order for us to get done what we needed for this Open house thing. Now that the first one is over with he can have my attention back - I have felt so bad at the end of the day but we were really under the pump, on top of Tallarah's cold, my damaged nipples (it's thrush! Confirmed today, explains why the cracks weren't healing) and Oscar manifesting the neglect. We had 2 offers, it became one and the other one fell through on finance We've got some other interested people coming through before this Saturday's open, so it would be nice to have to only go through one more Open. Hoping, also, to do a drive out West Gippy way to look at properties on Saturday adn then the real estate agent can take separate appointments through all day long (we had to vacate home again on Sat cos someone came back with her partner). Exciting times. What a year.
So, I'll sms you soon to organise something! A week with your GF sounds like it's too short! Aquarium is on my list of things to do with Oscar before too long - he enjoyed the zoo last week before his cold got the better of him and he got too tired for any more. The baptism sounds like it was really lovely - will have to trawl FB for pics cos I can't imagine M all dolled up!
Can I start work on your avvy update???
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