We have had a big couple of weeks here. First words (mama), crawling and pulling herself up and first tooth (finally! after months of teething) I am enjoying Alexandra more and more everyday as she gets more communicative. We've taught her to shake and squeeze her toys and now she goes crazy waving her arms whenever we say "shake" and also to give cuddles and kisses and high fives which is very cute.
The separation anxiety is starting to hit here big time as well. Most of the time she is ok but will start to cry if we've been out of the room and then she sees us, combined with wanting to crawl all over me.
I got my sister to do some christmas shopping for me the other day, we're not getting too much stuff for her. An inflatable pool, a fold out lounge, some beach toys and some books.
After 3 weeks of being here our sleeping routine is completely out of whack which is only going to happen again when we get back. Very frustrating but at least she will stay asleep most of the time once we've finally gotten her too sleep.
Gotta go, but I should be on here more regularly now
Mo - how did the iron top up go? Did it help? Hope you are felling better. Poor Kodi girl!
We are rashy on the arms (her and me!) but do not know the cause - maybe hormonal as its been there for months and months on and off. The heat down here is making it much worse.
Kell - happy 8 months today!
It is 12 months since we moved into our home so we will have champagne tonight and reflect. So much has happened! The studio is close to completion.
I have another job for next year (as well as regular work) putting together a Diploma learning package and delivering it at local uni. Taking on too much but need money as studio is a money pit!
FF - beach stuff for christmas sounds good. I cant remember how long the bubs eat the sand for though. - anyone fresh with that info?
Mrs C - bubs love swimming pools - another good plan. We take bubs in the spa everyday in the heat just like when I was pregnant and she gets excited when we put her bathers on!
As for me - work work work blah! I wish I was still on full mat leave. They need to pay women for longer so they can comfortably stay home I believe! And as for the women who want a break from work even if they dont have babies! They better not jeopardize our tiny bit of current mat leave
SP - How are you handling being back at work? I can't really contemplate going back right now, maybe in 4-6 months time. Sounds like you are going to be busy next year. Hope you can get the rash situation sorted. Is it itchy? That's the last thing you need going into summer.
Kellbell - Happy 8 months! I can't believe how quickly time is going, they'll be turning 1 before we know it.
Phoenix - Get better soon Kodi! Hope you are feeling better after your iron infusion.
MrsC - Once she starts crawling you won't be able to stop her, it happens so quickly. did you have any luck with Susie's constipation? We are doing 2-3 meals of solids a day and have had a few issues with poos being really hard and not pooing as often so I've been giving lots of apple and pear and we also bought some prune puree baby food which seems to have helped.
Hollo - How did your tupperware demonstrations go?
Dotty - Lily sounds like she is a tough little cookie even though she is going through so much. How are you and your DH coping?
JB - All unpacked? I hate hate hate moving and don't plan on doing it again for a while once we get settled again
Kodi is not getting any better, the rash is every where now my & she just screams all day. She has to stay on panadol till the screaming starts to settle down.
Hollo we took her the Dr & he said it's a viral rash or maybe a reaction to the amoxil.
FF yay for all the 1st. Kodi has started with the proper crawling & also says Mumma
SP hope the rash goes away soon for you both & i feel great now. I can sleep & i have more energy it's makes such a huge difference.
I just noticed your not that far from me only around an hr.
Mo - poor Kodi - that must be very tiring for you!
My rash has settled to a dry skin thing for now since not so hot.
TL - sorry to hear that! Hope your next try isnt too far off
FF - Wow those are some serious milestones! Congrats
DH and I went Christmas shopping today to beat the December rush. Miss T was great and loved to smile at passers by.
8 months today and Health centre tomorrow
hi guys,
i dont have much time today but just wanted to pop in and say hi.
sorry to hear that TL- it will happen though! :-)
FF- sounds like your little one has been very busy! the shaking thing is too cute. oh and my tupperware is going well.. just gearing up for a big week hopefully. any local girls i would love to come and do a demonstration for you! :-)
chelsea has just started clapping and waving which is very cute. anyone giveing finger foods yet?
m0- has the rash cleared up yet? did they take her off anti-b'?
Hello everyone!! Little lady Imogen is 8 months today. We are sitting and moving (slam hands down in front of her and pull herself a long with a little bit of help from her legs). She has just started in the last few days getting into the standard crawling position and rocking so guess she will master that soon!! We have FIVE teeth, 3 on the top and 2 on the bottom with the last one breaking through just yesterday.
Hollo -- We have been doing finger food since we started solids properly (6.5mo). She has toast (with avocado), fruit, veggies, pasta and meat under extreme supervision! She seems to enjoy eating this way and will steal the spoon if we try purees and mashes so it ends up really messy and torturous doing it that way. She chews really well and has only gagged once so far.
FF -- Congrats on all the 1st for little Alexandra, what a clever chicken!! We are all unpacked and settling in really well. I love the location, it is so fantastic.
SP -- we went and did most of the x-mas shopping this weekend too! There were a few sales around which was nice as well.
TL -- Sorry to hear about frostie
Mo -- hope the rash has settled down
Kellbell -- congrats on 8mo!
Not much else is happening here. Me and Imogen's Dad are taking a break but I'm okay.
After we stopped the ab's the rash started to clear up, K is doing so much better now.
Still very clingy but that's just a phase.
We have 2 teeth(bottom) & we crawling every where now, i put her down & when i turn around again she's gone lol.
Off to have our 8 month check up today.
JB sorry to hear about you & your partner, but i'm glad to hear your coping ok.
wtg to Immy on the teeth & crawling, she'll be off before you know it.
Hollo how cute of Chelsea.
SP, we are off to do most of our Christmas shopping this week & i look forward to hear how T did at her check up
Mo - check up went fine. T started to crawl forwards the next day! (yesterday). No teeth but teething all the time again now. T is pretty small - about 25th percentile for length and under 50th for weight. But that is to be expected. MCHN expressed no concerns and all milestones are good. T turned on a bit of a moving and chatting show when we put her on the floor - a bit of a show girl!
How did Kodi go - glad the rash is gone. Will have to watch the ABs in future eh!
JB - great finger fooding! We have just started with pieces of canteloupe, watermelon and Kiwi. Yeah we watch her like a hawk though
Hollo - Glad the work is going well - good time for it too!
Mo - T is 7.63kg and 66cms so pretty similar size eh! I looked in DH baby book and he was almost exactly the same size at the same age. She is really crawling now.
JB - sorry I missed the bit about the separation - so sorry to hear that! Hope all works out for you and you are looked after at this time
We have progressed to avocado on toast - great idea - thanks
We need a messy mat ASAP!
for Kodi, hope she feels better really soon
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