Sorry I've been MIA - have had just over a week away with the family, which was lovely!
Cam's got his first "official" snotty nose. And man, is it snotty! Guess it was going to happen sooner or later, and he seems to be ok otherwise. As a result, I've got a scratchy throat, but I've got my fingers crossed it doesn't get worse.
Mel - have been thinking of you (even though I haven't been in touch). Cam's not too bad re: clingyness. Sometimes he gets sooky if I'm out of eyesight, but he's yet to become my shadow and/or hate me out of his sight. But he starts childcare on the 17th, so it could all change First birthdays have come round all too soon - we're having a party on the 14th. Am trying to keep it as simple (read: "pain free for Andie") as possible, so doing a sausage sizzle with a few other nibbles and a cake. Have invited our closer friends and their kids (our families are interstate so can't come up, though they wish otherwise), so potentially 10 adults and 8 kids.
Nic - Yay for Dusty walking! They're now into little boys/girls, not babies, aren't they. How's work going? I've not got less than 4 weeks till I'm back . I went in to meet my director recently and she gives me the impression I'll be supported in the workplace but the proof will be in the pudding, so to speak. My workplace has undergone an enormous change in the past 12 months, so I think I'm as anxious about that as anything. I'm also dealing with a new director and asst director - so I kinda feel like I have to prove myself. And would you believe ... I've been called up for jury duty from April 20!!!! What timing. I'm asking to be excused on the grounds i'm still breastfeeding and I have no carer for Cam on Mon and Fri. When you don't have family near you, it can make short-notice child care options bloody hard - and I can hardly reserve a place for Cam at childcare "in case" I have to put him in. What a hassle.
CM - I agree about trying to read a paper etc. Cam's certainly into everything, and it never fails to astound me how babies completely ignore their toys for mundane stuff (mundane to adults ...) like powerpoints and TV cabinets. Someone needs to produce a toy for a 12-month old that includes powerpoint switches, cupboard doors and on/off buttons! Hope you've been keeping really well and not getting toooo tired.
Luey - Canada sounds exciting! I've flown a couple of times with Cam, and luckily he's always been a champ. For my 2c worth, take lots of food/nibbles/drinks for him plus any toys/comforters that help keep him happy. I'd also advise taking some nurafen/nasal spray etc in case he needs it. My doc once told me that if she flew long haul with a bub, she'd give them a mild sedative - whatever works for bub and parents, I guess! Am glad to hear you're feeling more relaxed etc, even if you're not necessarily happy with the PND opinion. Being a first time mum is such a learning curve, isn't it - would be much easier without our hormones bouncing around though!
Bec - you sound busy! At the risk of sounding completely naive, what is a GDUNH ... I'm sure it's as obvious as the nose on my face, but I'm pulling a blank!
Jo - how are you going hun, is your hubby still working such long days. I can only imagine how hard that would be on you. How's Isabella's bum crawling coming along? And how's Riley going?
Hi to everyone else - hope all our expectant mums are keeping really well. I see on FB that Laura is having a little girl - are you other gals planning to find out (and announce) what you're having?
I'd better do some jobs while Cam is asleep ... I won't know myself when he's in childcare for those two weeks (Tue/Wed/Thu) before I go back to work. Not that I plan to leave him there for full days, I'll build up to it. But even when he's there a few hours ... imagine it. I might be able to read a book Nah, I'm just hoping it gives us a chance to work out our morning routine, and Cam a chance to get familiar with going etc. Hopefully it will all work out - I'm sure it will.
First birthdays have come round all too soon - we're having a party on the 14th. Am trying to keep it as simple (read: "pain free for Andie") as possible, so doing a sausage sizzle with a few other nibbles and a cake. Have invited our closer friends and their kids (our families are interstate so can't come up, though they wish otherwise), so potentially 10 adults and 8 kids.
. I went in to meet my director recently and she gives me the impression I'll be supported in the workplace but the proof will be in the pudding, so to speak. My workplace has undergone an enormous change in the past 12 months, so I think I'm as anxious about that as anything. I'm also dealing with a new director and asst director - so I kinda feel like I have to prove myself. And would you believe ... I've been called up for jury duty from April 20!!!! What timing. I'm asking to be excused on the grounds i'm still breastfeeding and I have no carer for Cam on Mon and Fri. When you don't have family near you, it can make short-notice child care options bloody hard - and I can hardly reserve a place for Cam at childcare "in case" I have to put him in. What a hassle.
Nah, I'm just hoping it gives us a chance to work out our morning routine, and Cam a chance to get familiar with going etc. Hopefully it will all work out - I'm sure it will.
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