Babies Born June 2007 #4

[Starfish]

Hi everyone

Diana had her 4 month immunisations at our local GP on Friday. She was not a happy girl and has been sooky most of the weekend. I hope she feels better tomorrow, poor little thing. On an up-note, I got all my housework done this weekend and managed to find Diana some shoes to wear to our wedding in a few weeks time as well as her christening in December. They weren't too expensive either. Now if I could just get motivated to do some study...

Charly - Hope DD's eczema clears up soon. I had bad eczema for most of my life, but got some acupuncture a few years ago, which made it go away completely! I'm not sure if this treatment is suitable for children, but if you have it, you could give it a go. RE potty training, when Diana was about 4 weeks old, we noticed that she had a pattern of weeing on the changing mat with her nappy off, so we started putting her on the potty during nappy changes and took it from there. Google "infant potty training" if you want more information. We are not doing it too strictly, just following the general guidelines.

Mum of Lewis - yay on a visit from your sister! Hope it goes well.

Jen - good luck for your operation. I love the pictures of Kenzie eating! So cute. You're so brave starting her on solids. I am going to wait for as long as possible before introducing Diana to solids. Breastmilk is so just so convenient at the moment.

Feathertop - congratulations on winning the competition! How exciting for your and your family. Hope the trip goes really well.

Hi to everyone else. Hope you had a good weekend and all the best for the week to come.

[Charlyfrog]

Morning! Just thought I'd pop in and say hi before the tribe awakens

Feathertop!! I'm so sorry I forgot to say anything in my last post but I am so excited for you that you get to have Christmas with family and not have to worry about the financial side of it!! That is so so wonderful for you!!! Congratulations to your mum too! She must be absolutely stoked!!!!!

MumofLewis - I hope you are having a wonderful time with your sister too! May it be a real special time for you all and I hope you and Lewis weren't too tired!

Well my stint of AF free officially ended last night She came a knocking all of a sudden mind you but then the sharp pains for the past 2 weeks all make sense now Weirdly enough, it was an emotional moment....yes you can laugh as I am odd!! Hehehe!! No, I think its because DH & I have discussed that we might in fact be done with having bubbies so for me to be back in the swing of monthly AF visits means that until I hit menopause, I will be back to enduring AF roughly every 4 weeks..........there will be no more experiences of having an approx 12month break due to growing and nurturing a tiny babe .....so seeing as I feel emotional just with this, DH isn't allowed to go get anything done, iykwim, until I am completely 110% convinced that we are well and truly content with our family of 4!!

Oops! Look at the time! Best go get DD#1 up now! Have a great day and week sweeties! Bbl!

Mwa!!

[mel_thekiwimum]

its gone quiet in here

got Jackson weighed this morning 6.33kg YAY
Feathertop - congrats to you and your mum for winning a prize that means you can spend Christmas together - we're heading over to NZ to introduce Jackson to his kiwi family so I understand how expensive it can be to be able to spend time with those you love

I just bought Jackson a jolly jumper from ebay does anyone else have one? do they have to be a certain weight before you can put them into it?

Charly - hope your DD's eczema improves - I feel for you cos I have had it for years so now how horrid it can be - I'm constantly checking out Jackson's skin cos I'm sure he'll end up with it as well - and I feel for you on the AF front - mine hasn't come back yet thank god - but there have been a few suspicious cramps so i'm sure its not too far away

hope everyone is well
off to meet a couple of mums from my mothers group so better get a wriggle on
Luv Mel

[Peach]

Hello my fellow June Mummies!

I need some inspiration in the kitchen for dinners. I seem to cook the same thing over and over. Whats your favourite meals to cook for dinner?

[mel_thekiwimum]

my DH is vegetarian so I often find it hard to get variety but Tuesday night is always taco night which my brother started when he was here in August - we use refried beans instead of making the meat sauce
my other favourite is making pizzas using pita breads as the bases yum
hth jen
Mel

[Lollie]

Hi there was hoping I could join in here. My name is Lollie, I'm a married SAHM and my DH and I have 4 wonderful/gorgeous children.

Our new addition was a June baby, came 4 weeks early ( and 11 months after our twins) weighing 8lbs 15ozs. Thanking the gods he didn't go full term. His name is Riley and is just over 4 months old now. We're still breastfeeding which is a remarkable milestone for us (my other babies weaned around 4 months). Riley is a demanding baby, practically screams the house down 80% of the time. Just the way it is I guess. He's been giggling for months, been rolling for weeks and has decided he wants to start commando crawling. :eek:

You all seem like nice people, love to get to know you guys some more.

Take Care.

[~Debbie~]

Hi all
Welcome Lollie - wow, you must busy woman!

A very quickie for me - DH & I fly to Melbourne on thursday to catch up with my family.. well, fly to melbourne, then, jump in car and drive 8 hours to my parents property.

I have been reading the posts, and everyone seems to be going well...

We have just found out that one of our dogs had cancer, and, if no chemo, her life expetancy is 4-6weeks. Well, technically, we have the tests today, the vet says it doesnt look good, we get blood results tomorrow, and biospy results thur or fri. Then, off to see an oncoligist (sp??) next week when we get back to perth.
Kelly has suggested a raw food diet, and i have read some success stories, so, i figure, i can do no harm. So today, i have joined every single doggy forum i can find i think to just talk to someone else about this, and get advise of raw feeding. Doesnt sound so hard, but, i want to make sure i am giving her, and my other girl, the best i possibly can.

Oh, Aiden, going well. Starting to reconigise people, and the tears!! Poor kid. Just what i need now when we are off to see my family, whom he has never seen before, except my mum when he was 2 weeks old.

Take care
big hugs to all xxx :hugs:

[Peach]

Hey everyone,
I'm going in for my operation (breast lump removal) in 7 hours and can't sleep a wink. (A bit nervious, I'm sure everything will be fine, just feeling weird.) My MIL is here from interstate to take care of the kids for the day while I have it done, at least I know that my kids are in the best possible care so thats one less worry!

Mackenzie was soooo good today, she is going well with the baby rice cereal I just give her 1 teaspoon mixed with EBM once a day. She loves it! My MIL and I went shopping today at BigW and got the cutest christmas romper with a matching hat!

I have been expressing like crazy and freezing my milk, I have 9 bottles expressed so I'm hoping thats enough to last the 24 hours I can't BF and she dosent waste any. Kenzie likes to snack, so she wont be able to with heating up bottles.

Debbie: I'm so sorry to hear one of your dogs has cancer I don't have dogs myself (although would love a ****zu x maltese or a labby) so I can't offer any advice about food etc .. I truely hope that the tests come back not as bad as first thought and your dog is ok. Hope you have a lovely time at your parents farm what a lovely experience for Aiden! I am sure he'll get used to your family after a little while.

Lollie: Welcome! Wow Riley sure sounds like an active little bubby crawling already .. he sure will have you on your toes..!

Mel: Thanks for the suggestions! I made some fahitas tonight and they were a huge hit! DH hates corn chips , but he loves the mexican dinner always nice to serve something different. I am thinking of getting Kenzie a Jolly Jumper for christmas, I think she would love it, I am just not sure how they suspend from the ceiling, I might have to get the frame.. but its so big!

Charleyfrog: Congrats (if thats the right word!) on AF returning. I wish mine would so I can chart and strat planning TTC #3! We just want 1 more and then DH is getting the snipppity snip!
Are your girls feeling better with the temp and rashes? Hope it turned out to be nothing. My DD get bad rash on her scalp and very dry skin, I'm trying to find gaia products to put on her atm. Thanks for you kind thoughts hopefully the next time I post it will all be over and the result will confirm its nothing nasty! Oh and I love the idea of a feeding record you suggested to teepee2, I will probably start that when I give Kenzie different foods, fabulous idea.

Zofia: Is Diana over the grumps from having her needles done? Did I read the post right and your getting married in a few weeks time? I have sort of started Kenzie on solids like 2-3 teaspoons once a day of rice cereal only mixed with EBM. That will prolly be it untill 6 months when I start introducing veges. Its going well so far and she reallly enjoying the new experience and exploring the spoon!

Sarah - Hope your enjoying having your sister here! I'll bet she just adores Lewis!

Tina - How is Mikayla going with her solids??

*Hugs to all the June Bubbies and Mummies*


Jen

[MumofLewis]

Hi Girls,

Just a quickie, I'm having a great time with my sister and niece. My niece just loves Lewis and helps with bathing, feeding and playing!!
We went to the aquarium yesterday, Lewis slept all the way round until the end. He absolutely loved the huge fish tank with the sharks etc. He couldn't take his eyes off! So we will be paying another visit in a few months.

Lollie - Wow you sound like a busy Mom and Riley sounds like he's streets ahead with his commando crawling! No doubt we will be picking your brains for advice!!

Babybella - Hope everything went well for you:hugs:

Have to go we are off to the park now and Max Brenner chocolate cafe after that! (strictly for my niece's pleasure fo course!)

[katie82]

Hey there all. I was wondering if you would mind another mother around! My little one was born on the 15th and seems to be very busy at the moment. He has been eating solids for a while and has gotten fussy and only likes mummys vegie soup, vegies, farex with fruit in the morning and home made pears and apples! He doesnt even like custard!

Everyone sounds like they are in the same boat around here, except that i had to give up breast feeding early as i got bad mastitis and celulitis at the same time and my milk just wouldnt come! Was very sad to start with but we can only do our best!

I bought i jolly jumper for little man yesterday for christmas even though i think he wants it now! He is never happy unless he is standing holding on to your fingers! And i really dont get anything done because he always wants to be upright! Hoping he isnt an early walker though i dont like my chances!

He is a bit of a weird sleeper... How are all your little ones coping?

anyone hope you dont mind me tagging along!

Katie
xxxxx

[mel_thekiwimum]

hi to Lollie and Katie - welcome - I was new here only a few weeks ago and its so nice to feel so accepted and welcomed by the other mums and bubs

Jackson had his 4 month immunizations today - he seems ok - he didn't like the rota virus one at all and I think has puked up most of it but he seems quite happy and has even had a bounce around in his jolly jumper

Sarah - glad you're having an awesome time with your sis and niece - mmm Max Brenner is so good - love their hot choc

Jen - hope all went well with the surgery and you're back on your feet soon - thinking of you and sending lots of hugs your way

Debbie - sorry to hear about your dog - i can't have any more dogs as I've had to put two to sleep and I can't handle the sadness

better go - am off to mum's and I want to beat the thunderstorm - hate them!!!

Mel

[Peach]

Hello!

Just popped in to let everyone know my operation was successful anf the lump was removed, however I now have developed mastitis It's getting better but the last few days I have been in agony. Both Mackenzie and I have have slept all day and now its 1am and she has *just* rolled from her back to her tummy!!! and is having a ball playing under her play gym and I am wide awake!

Sarah - So glad your having a great time with your sister and Lewis sounds like hes having lots of fun with your neice!

Katie - Welcome to our little group! I am also getting Kenzie a Jolly Jumper for christmas! I havent bought it yet because I know I won;t be able to help myself getting it out early hehehe I am a shocker when it comes to buying kids toys and clothes and putting them away it just dosen't happen!

Mel - I havent given Kenzie her 4 month immunisations yet and shes 5 months soon. I am petrified of her having a reaction ... shes had her 2 month ones. Does Jackson love his
Jolly Jumper? Kenzie is getting one for christmas!

Well I'm going to get my video camera out I think and see if Kenzie will rolly from tummy to back again for me!


Jen

[Charlyfrog]

Hi all!!

Babybella - so good to hear from you sweety!! So glad the surgery went well though but am sorry to hear about the mastitis poor thing!! Thinking of you and hope it rights itself soon. Yay on your little one rolling, clever girl!!
Oh and btw, my DH is really the chef in our house - I'm the throw it all together meal person and he is the 'artist', hahaha!! So I do things like all in one quiche where you don't have to make a separate base just mix in whatever vegies/meat you want and pop in the oven........lasagne...............packet casseroles....................ooh! But we looooooooooooooove home made pizzas (we buy pre made bases) and chicken or lamb ceasar salad we add the ceasar dressing to the meat just before it comes out the pan or we do similar but in a wrap instead.
Oh and also drool at cheese kransky hot dogs with mustard, sauce, bacon, onion and cheese................mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (also great in a wrap rather than a hot dog bun.)

DH does the chops and veg, the sausage risotto or creamy penne pasta (with mettwurst and sundried tomatoes), or sticky chicken....now there's a drool meal!! hehehe!!

Mel_thekiwimum - hope you beat the thunderstorm!! I don't mind them except when DH is at work and the windows rattle......eeek!! Good to hear that Jackson was great with his immunisations, he sounds like such a happy laddy!!

Lollie - oh my goodness!! You are an amazing woman!! Welcome to the ever growing hub! The more the merrier I say! So good to have 'experienced' mums.......so many questions forming in my mind for you already!! LOL!!! And wow!! It does sound like a very good thing your little one couldn't wait to come out!! Hehe!!

MumofLewis - I'm so glad you're having such a special time with your sister and niece! Your niece sounds like a fab helper!! Have so much fun creating so many precious memories!

Katie - welcome to you too hun!!! Great to have you as yet another fabulous June mummy!!! Our little ones are only a day apart Sorry to hear about your milk not playing nice! I hope that you are ok now and know that you have proven yourself to be such an amazing mummy by simply doing what's best for you and your little one!! Yay you!! Sounds like your little one is really active, that's great!! My DD would prefer to be upright too, she's just a nosey little parker...........hehehe! Hope you have fun here!

Thinking of all you other mummies!! Hope you are all well and enjoying your gorgeous bubbies!!

Well DD#1 is well now and DD#2's rash turned out to be a staff infection!!!!! Unbelievable!! And the poor lovely just did not like her medicine at all!!! She would gag while I gave it to her and then a few minutes later throw it all up again! I rang the doctor because it really was too traumatic for the both of us and weirdly enough, her body dealt with the rash and apart from 2 or 3 spots, it's gone............no medicine required, thank goodness! She just ended up with high temps of 38 after her immunisations and I had to mix panadol with ebm......oh my goodness!! That was almost just as hard as giving her the medicine!! The little monkey refused to swallow and just held it in her mouth. So I'd make her smile and she'd lapse in concentration, swallow then gag Her temps are normal now *phew*.....but I think I have discovered more of her personality...........my friend put it perfectly the other night........she called her a "fire cracker"!!

She is so different to her big sister!! DD#1 hated panadol or medicines mixed with anything, she'd just drink it "straight up".............DD#2 hates "straight up", she prefers to mix her drinks LOL!!!

Well must dash, sorry bout the long post - wanted to catch up with you all! DH has just made me a cuppa.............mmmmmmmmmmm, so bbl!!

MWA!!

[Celsie]

Hi girls... don't know why, but my subscription to this thread "vanished" and I hadn't been getting emails to say there was new posts.

Welcome to all the new mummies and bubbas!!!

Caeleb is doing really well. He's such a beautiful little boy, I truly feel so blessed. We went to Natures Cradle (Adelaide store) yesterday for a "looksee". What a great store! I spent an hour and a half walking around, looking at all the great organic/natural stuff for Caeleb and also me! I bought some Hemp Healing Balm for Caeleb's dribble rash. Seems to be working already.

They had a sign in the store which said:

Use just one cloth nappy a day, for two year, you'd save $365.

DH was so impressed with that. I spent $400 on MCN for Caeleb. I worked out that it would only take me 80 days of nappy changes to get that money back.

We're off to a Nappy Free Baby information session on Thursday. Apparently, the woman who gives the talk has a 1 year old who no longer wears nappies. OMG!!!

BBL

Celsie. xoxox

[teepee2]

Hi ladies

Welcome Lollie & Katie! Its always great to have some new mums & bubz join us.

Mikayla will be having her 4 month immunisation next week and I'm hoping she doesnt have any reactions. Did any of your babies get an oral gastro vaccination with their 2 month injections??? They told me at the clinic that its a new vacc that babies get in oral form usually with their 2 month jabs - apparently if they dont have it before they reach 21 weeks then its not effective. Mikayla didnt have it and I'd never heard of it until now.

My beautiful baby is rolling around like crazy She now refuses to sleep on her back and flips over the minute you put her on the floor or in her cot. This morning she rolled so quickly I almost missed it I've noticed that when she's on her tummy she tries to pull her legs up underneath her so I'd say she'll be crawling soon enough - OMG our babies are all growing up so fast its scary!!!

Jen glad your op went well. You poor thing, mastitis is so painful - I hope it disappears soon xx

Charly its great that DD#2's rash is getting better - a staph infections sounds really scary but I'm glad she's doing OK. Mikayla is really bad with taking her reflux medication but absolutely loves panadol - go figure!!

I'm at work today looking after end of month and I think I've decided to come back 1 day a week and leave Mikayla with my mum. It just feels great to sit down and use my brain again - I didnt realise how much I missed it until I had to come in for a couple of hours last week. Its our own business so I can be really flexible with what day I come in and can stay as little or as long as I like. I must say I've missed her so much today but the mental stimulation is doing wonders!

Hope everyone else is doing well. Catch up soon xx

[teepee2]

Oh forgot to mention..

Mikayla had her follow up ultrasound earlier this month and it appears that her hips are starting to grow normally so she doesnt have to wear a brace at this stage!!!



I was starting to get really worried about the brace so I was elated when the sonographer said things had improved.

YIPPEE for my little princess!!!!

[Charlyfrog]

Teepee that is so fantastic!! I am so happy for you and your precious Mikayla!!

Just a quick hi to you all - DD#2 is being a boog! She had a restless day yesterday as the girls roller shutters were installed so not much sleep for her and then we went out last night so more restlessness. Plus she is a nugget when it comes to feeding and something else is happening near by I had to take drastic measures and hold her on last night and as soon as I did, she fed. At the last feed today (just finished - what an ordeal!) she absolutely refused me! It took almost an hour and a half (so past the four hour mark from her previous feed) for her to take me and then after 10 mins, was not interested but now (tmi) spitting up chunky milk ....... ewwwwww! She wouldn't feed but winged and cried until I stood up and walked around with her. I got a few burps and poos out and she is constantly trying to eat her the top of her outfits (!!) so once settled, i'd sit down and lay her on my lap and she'd hit the roof again .............must admit that I am surprised at how calm I remained (must be tired, lol!!) So hopefully she'll be famished at her next feed and drink really well.

Anywhos, DD#1 has a temp again so never a dull moment that's for sure!!(plus she has discovered the words, 'but', 'why' and the phrase "I don't want to...." ...............oh gosh! teehee! )

Must go attend to bubby now so will dash, hope you are all well!

Just a quick question Celsie re: the nappies you are using - I already feel like I am washing all the time............is your washing insane with not using disposables???? I am weighing up my options atm as I had never considered any thing else apart from sposies so am curious as to the pros and cons.............

Mwa!!

Oh btw........I do absolutely looooooooooooooove my girls!!!! I just re read my post and thought I best clarify how cute and adorable and precious my girls are!! Hehehe!!! They are also quite comical - DD#1 told me not to be upset because she was making too much noise!! ROFL!! ......... just having a bit of 'roly poly, pell-mell, tumble bumble' moment (got that from the "Poky Little Puppy" LOL!!!) Just wanted to clarify..........teehee!! xx

[teepee2]

Thanks Charly I'm so happy that its all OK.

As for DD#2 do you think she may be weaning herself off BM. Have you tried expressing and giving it to her in a bottle to see whether she'd take it that way. A similar thing was happening to a friend of mine and the clinic nurse told her it was the babies way of saying "I dont want your boobies anymore" Maybe she's ready to give it up??