Babies Born May 16th-31st 2008 #5

[Frangipani]

Sassy - Sorry to hear Jayda's sleeping issues haven't improved. Maybe give the sleep school a call and explain the issues. They might suggest something else you could try and then if that doesn't work you could make an appointment to go in (actually probably worth making the appointment when you initially call them cause doesn't it usually take a couple of weeks to get in???). I can understand how frustrated you would have been, while DH did nothing to help. I've had this happen to me many a times too. I also end up shouting at him to help and get the same reponse back...GRRR! Now if it was the other way around we would just be expected to help and get that we shouldn't need to be asked. Men can't live with them...Can't live without them

[NaNa]

yeah, sassy, IKWYM!! I made it DP's job to put Aadi to sleep now. I whinge to him by text message all day when it's really rough (like yesterday) then make sure that DS is bathed, fed and ready for gentle play and wind down before sleep when DP gets home. DP is really proud of himself now because he can put him to sleep without too much fuss, but he thinks I'm bunging it on when I have had nothing but trouble all day trying to get Aadi down for a nap. I just showed him the bruises from where Aadi kicks me. I've often shouted at him tho, when Aadi's puking everywhere or being a little horror and I just need a hand. He gets up me for shouting but it's so frustrating and I've told him so many times not to rack off at bedtime, so now it's just his job. He's been reading "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" on the train on the way to work!!
You could try the sleep school, but Bec's right, it can take ages to get an appointment or even a consultation. I can't offer any suggestions, coz I can't get my kid to stop fighting sleep. Yesterday he fought sleep and skipped his morning nap. By 11 he was exhausted but still fighting it. I took him out for a long walk but he didn't sleep till 12pm, then only for 50 minutes. He woke up screaming, and didn't stop or really calm down until 5 when he collapsed in a heap and slept for maybe an hour. By then DP was home, and he was a perfect little angel. GRRRRR!!!!

Abb - How was your BB meet-up? I hope we can catch up at the one in June or whenever!

[Madham]

Abb - How was your BB meet-up? I hope we can catch up at the one in June or whenever!

It was good, one lady couldn't make it but there was three of us and the children. One girl with a 20 mnth old and due for 2nd bub in 10 days, another with a 11 mnth old son, other one with 1 year old girl. I think we will meet up again soon.
I hope to get to the meet up in Melbourne in June so it will be great to meet you.

[Je$$_84]

Hi ladies,

Just a quick one before i take DS to preschool. THings are going well,

We had a bit of a bad day and 2 wake ups but all is good.... DD has grown up just way to fast. i cant believe she is happy to play alone. I mean she went from being a clingy whingy baby girl to a delight. i mean she still has moments but its just so nice to see her able to amuse herself for for a portion of the day,she has been playing peekaboo with her Dora lounge, and she's just so inquisitive and intregued with everything.

Abb- Glad to hear you had a great time with the BB ladies....

NaNa and Sass- sorry to hear your having sleeping issues. Just when i think i have DD sorted out she does a back flip like last night AND NOTHING WORKS....

Bec- DS was my saviour and made me very proud. I have been trying to look at the FF as a positive as i was (am ) finding that i still struggle with the "bad mothers guilt" soi have to keep a positive spin on the decision or else i'd cave in and be a blubbering mess (like i was with DS) Wish my DP could put DD to bed... He tries but she cries for me, think he just doesnt do the same things. maybe eventually... DP is a bit slow to pick up on things....

Well GTG. Have a meeting with preschool about little miss... i'm thinking about starting the visits now.... want to know if tey'll let me slowly introduce her to stying... (I>E staying with her for 10-15 mins while she plays etc then slowly more and more.... just dont want to have to pay a full days fees for only 30 mins if she wont stay there, so we'll see what happens....

[Frangipani]

Hi All,

NaNa - doesn't that make you so frustrated when bubs turn to little angels when somebody else is around...I know when I have a challenging day with Cameron I'm watching the clock for when DH gets home as I know he'll to a 180 when DH walks in the door.

Abb - Glad you had a nice time with the BB ladies. Who did you end up meeting? I know there is a few meet ups happening up this way, but as they are in Brisbane I'm a little hesitant to go as I can't stand to drive around Brisbane and I know I will end up lost and frustrated on the side of the road (not worth the hassle) - but I would probably do a meet up if it was on the coast.

Jess - When do you think you'll be putting Tiahna in childcare for full days? I will probably start to do the lead up days from April, in time for mid May. It will hopefully make it a lot easier (for him and me ). Cameron is a big fan of peek a boo - we get lots of giggles out of it.

Well one of Cameron's top teeth have broken through overnight. It's amazing how quickly they pop through in just 12hrs (as I had checked his mouth before I put him to bed and I'm pretty sure it wasn't there).

He has also learnt to kiss - its a little opened mouthed and slobbery, but it's definitely a kiss. He had been doing that to me for a few weeks, but on Wednesday when Mum picked him out of the highchair she cuddled him and he turned his head to her and kissed her on the lips. He then did it yesterday arvo with DH - when he got home. It's so cute. He has also learnt to do that noise like when you play 'cowboys and indians' - with his hand slapping his mouth while he makes a noise. I've been trying to get him to do it for a few months - then finally last week he did it for me, and now he can do it himself. I did the grocery shopping on my own with Cameron the other day and towards the end he was getting a little bored - so I encouraged him to do this and it kept him amused for the rest of the time.

Well I actually tried to submit this about 1.5hrs ago but belly belly seemed to be down. Cam's now woken and time to get ready to go out - we're going to a playhouse/cafe with some ladies and bubs from mothers group.

Bye for now

[Je$$_84]

Well i spoke with Preschool and they says its best to leave bubs for few hours at a time not small visits like 30 mins. She told me to start about a month before but that doesnt give me much time if she isnt used to it by the time i have to go back. So i might book her in in a few weeks just to see how she goes. she has never been away from me for longer then 30 mins (enough time to pick up dinner or duck to the shops)
I'd prefer to know if she'll be ok early rather then her still not be fully adjusted and me have to be called from work. DP still doesnt want me to go back but with DS at primary school next yr i thought i'd be better to keep the job as its only 2 days. Well i'll go back and give it a go and see how things work out.

Bec- DD does the open mouth Kisses to me (well she kinda just opens her mouth and liks my face. its gorgeous. she's also loving to give hugs now too.... she's getting so talkative and lots of new sounds... she says "es" now (like YES) when you ask her stuff, like do you wanna come up... hehe... very cute....

Well best be off, cleaning today while DS isnt here....

[Madham]

Hi everyone

Just took Hamish to his first swimming lesson, he absolutely loved it. I have taken him swimming before but not a lesson. He went under the water no worries and loved the songs and splashing i was very happy. We are big pool and beach people so i am so pleased he enjoys it to. Dd could swim when she was 3 so i hope Hamish will be the same. He feel asleep right after before i even started the car and still asleep now (an hour later), he had a hour sleep before we went also. His two top teeth are through now so hopefully no more for a little while.

Bec - i met Bun, Laura133 and Je$$, another lady(Cocoabambino) couldnt make it but will come to the next one. It was good, nice and relaxing as babies played in playroom while we ate and chatted.

Jess - I am so dredding the day i have to go back to work full time, atm i am only doing 2 days a week, usually thursday night and sunday, both times dp is home to look after kids. He doesnt want me to go back full time and atm i dont need to, thinking of doing an extra day maybe as we want to have a holiday at the end of the year, so need a bit extra cash.

Hi to everyone else
Have a great weekend..