sass - no, didn't come out wrong. I just know that some people would FREAK if they knew I put DS in a big bed, but he's actually going into a smaller bed! Before he was sleeping in a QS bed, so this is an improvement!! LOL! We have a guard rail on one side, and a full-length body pillow on the other, against the wall. Most times when DS wakes up he sits up and rubs his eyes and sooks for a bit, and only ever climbs up on the bed head, not the rail. He's barely interested in the rail, but is forever trying to climb over the bed head (which is high!) and get out the window or something! Monkey... The bed itself is actually quite low to the floor, so it would be ok if he did actually fall, as it's way lower than the bar of the cot or even our bed.
Jess - thanks, hun. That's sweet. I'm not feeding DS thru the night anymore, as he wont even feed to sleep anymore! I've tried offering water if I think that he's just waking for a drink but he's a PITA with it. But if he's screaming relentlessly, I'll certainly cave in and try BF as a last resort. It hasn't worked tho for a while. Even for day sleeps. If I try to resettle him he screams for ages, but if DP takes over he's out like a light in 3 seconds. BUT DP can sleep thru DS's screaming for the first half hour, so I've already worn him out, if you like. Aadi's eating heaps of solids most days now, and it's 3 big meals plus an afternoon snack and as much BF as I can. I can't seem to find the time or energy to express these days, and DS wont take a bottle, so not sure how the thickened milk would benefit? Sorry, I'm a bit dumb about that.
DP can't take any time off work at the moment. He's already under immense pressure ATM, being in the jobs sector and things being less than brilliant in the world in that regards. And he's already taking unpaid leave so we can go overseas in June to see his family.
After much shuffling around, I have a paed appointment next week. Will see if they can shed some light on what's going down with the sleep allergy situation!
Oh, it's all blahblahblah from me at the moment, isn't it?? Sorry, I just don't have much of an outlet elsewhere. Please feel free to disregard my nonsense and move on to the next post!
nana: dont feel like u shouldnt be heard(read) in here that is wat the post is for. i hope ur appt goes well next week and they can help u. i dont knwo how u r coping i cant handle it when jayda wakes up for a few hrs of a night it makes my day at work so hard the next day.
im so tired. i painted for 3hrs yesterday and that was just the undercoat. we r makin a cubby for the daycare kids and i guess jayda lol. then by like 3pm i could hardly keep my eyes open then i went to bed at 830 and jayda woke at 2am thinkin it was time to play. i finally got her back to sleep at 5am and got up at 7am. they r all asleep now. i so wish i could be.
im thinkin of givin jayda littler bottles during the day cause i am wasting so much formula think she "might" want the full 240mls. i think ill do a 150ml one for both feed then a 240ml for bed time.
where is everyone it is very quiet in here. it seems when i dont have tiem to come on everyone is here then when i am bored and need people to talk to no one is around i can take a hint lol.
NaNa - Don't be sorry for 'blahblahblah'ing' i know it helps (even just a little) to come in here and get it off your chest. I hope the paed can find a solution to Aadi's sleep allergy. The little bed sounds like a good idea for you's. It's good he doesn't climb the rails...yet!
Jess - Glad you had a nice time at the park with the bb girls...i wish we were all a little closer to each other as I reakon we'd all have a great time meeting up in person. Good to hear the amber necklace seems to be working...good investment hey.
Abb - Very cute with the Howzat hand movements...did someone get a pic of it? IKWYM about the dancing...Cam is enjoying music too - I've been playing my new U2 cd a little lately and he bobs along - probably cause I'm am too (I'm a big U2 fan), and the ads on TV with music. He particularly likes the subway ad (the song - I feel good) and the borocca one - these always guarantee a dance - no matter what mood he is in.
Sassy - I was going to say to you I wonder if you just did 2 half bottles (morning and lunch), then the big bottle for bed for Jayda - as even though I'm BF I'm finding Cam is not too interested most of the day feeds, but needs his big bottle for bed.
On the Easter Egg question- I'm not sure yet. I want to say no, and instead he can have a chocolate custard as a treat (cause it's not something I give usually), but I can just see on the day DH offering Cam some saying "oh, but it's easter" and I know I'm very likely to give in I guess when I think about it, it ain't that much worse then giving him the fairy bread and birthday cake.
Well we've had a few challenging days with Cam's sleeping- but by no means is this a whinge - as I know the struggles some of you have with sleep. On Monday I tried to put him down for his arvo sleep - we usually feed to sleep here, and no sooner had I put him down he was WIDE awake. By that night he was a very grumpy little boy. Then when I put him to bed, about 1hr later he woke screaming the house down and nothing I could do would settle him (cuddles, drink, pain relief had already been given before bed). I was getting a little stressed (which I knew wouldn't be helping) as I couldn't stop him from crying - it had been just over 30mins by then, so ended up calling DH at work, I had a little vent to him and went back and tried to comfort again - this time he calmed and eventually he went back down. The next morning low and behold...the top left eye tooth had broken through - this is tooth #6.
He was fine yesterday, but this morning he only had 30min morning sleep (he usually has at least 1.5 - 2hrs) - so he has been a little grump today. He is asleep now though, has been since 2, so hopefully he can catch up now and be my happy little boy this arvo.
Well that's all from me for now, going to make a start on dinner now.
Well we've continued to have some challenging sleep days/nights. Both Thursday and Friday nights Cam woke a couple of times during the night (about 12.30ish and 3amish) and then again 4.30am - and wouldn't go back to sleep. But thankfully yesterday, even after he stirred at 5am - he seemed to play, then had a few little sooks (not actually crying though) and then went back to sleep...so did I...next thing I knew it was 7.45am . This morning he slept til 6.55am (another ). No other teeth have popped up, so it might just that eye tooth playing around or just a developmental phase (one of the ladies a play group said this happened before her DD stood and walked...so I hope she is right and we have a few steps before I go back to work )
It's worked out well that Cam slept well last night too, as DH is doing a First Aid course today and tomorrow, but still working (til midnight) after the day course, so he needs some good uninterrupted sleep.
We are struggling with BF again. He seems to be refusing (I've posted a new thread about this, so won't repeat here) - so I'm thinking our BF journy is almost over. Oh well - I've very proud to have reached this far, but as most of you would know its still a little upsetting.
On other news...I went and saw my boss on the weekend. He'd called me the other week and told me he was creating a parttime job with me in mind and that he'd call me back 2 weeks ago to confirm. Well when I didn't hear from him, I started to think that maybe he couldn't do it and I started to worry where I'd end up (they'd have to place me somewhere, just who knows where). But as soon as he saw me he came over and said that the job was mine for the days I wanted (Monday, Thursday and Fridays).
So I rang the childcare centre I'd previously looked at (it's on the way to work), to follow up as at this moment there is not a position for the 2 days I want (mum will look after on Mondays). She said there might be one day available, but will have to let me know which one, hopefully tomorrow. This could work out ok if its Fridays, as DH could look after him on Thursdays until it became available. I then called another childcare centre closer to home and they have the 2 days I want, but would need to start on 16th April (2weeks earlier then I'd planned). This too could also work out, as my boss would've preferred I start back at the end of April, so this could be doable (as much as I don't want to, but I guess I'd just be delaying the inevitable). I think we (as DH wants to have a look at them too now - I already have) will go visit them both on Wednesday and see what they both have to say. If worst comes to worse, I've got 3 lots of people offering to look after him those 2 days and these are all people I trust 100%. I just don't want to feel a burden, as I would want them to try keep as close to our usual routine as possible (give or take of course). Argh!! Decisions, decisions. I can't believe the 12months are almost up.
We went and had a look at possible birthday presents for Cameron...I think we might get him a trike (with the handle on the back for us to push). We found one we like (its got a good seat that even has straps, but can all be removed as he grows), but thought we'd better look around first. But I bet we'll end up getting that one...we always do go back to the 1st
We are still undecided what to do for his birthday party though. What have you's all decided? We are considering either just a picnic in a park, or maybe even just at home. Not sure what theme yet either or what to do for a cake (it seems everyone is so clever and bake theres, I'm thinking I might actually give it a go).
We went to another 1st birthday party yesterday. They had baby animals. Cam got to pat a lamb, goat, chicks, guinea pigs, calf and almost the piglet (he kept running away). It was fun, but a little $$$. And after a while the novelty had died and nobody was interested in patting the animals (they were only there for 2hrs).
Anyway, I think I've rambled long enough. Hope everyone is well.
Hi everyone
I haven't been on for 5 days and thought i would have so much to read but nope except for you Bec, can always rely on a good size post from you, lol
NaNa i hope you all get better soon.
Sass we are having a Roary the Racing Car party for Hamish, i have been looking around at some party stuff, it is exciting, i love birthdays and always make a big fuss except for mine i hate the attention so would rather not bother for my own.
Not much to report here, everything is going ok, sleep, food etc. Hamish is becoming very cheeky and uses every opportunity to show off now, it is rather cute but i can imagine it getting annoying as he becomes older. I am enjoying the age and everything i am able to teach him, it is great fun and he is such a happy soul. The only issue i am having atm is with getting into everything an being told no seems to be a game, but i guess it is his age and i just need to be consistant and he will eventually learn right??? lol
Anyway i hope everyone is fine and all the bubs are growing healthy and happily along, not long until we will be celebrating birthdays..
i can take a hint lol.
I guess when I think about it, it ain't that much worse then giving him the fairy bread and birthday cake. 
. This morning he slept til 6.55am (another 
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