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.
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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..
bec: if u have to start 2 weeks b4 work at the cc then i would prob do it. i only say this because i have people come the day they start work and if the child is upset or has any probs they cant come get them. see if u can do half a day the first week tehn the full day the 2nd week just to get used to it sorta thing it makes things so much easier.
Abb- DD is into everything too... She has developed such a little character. Everything is funny ATM. She laughs at EVERTHING. She is in Oar over DS. Loves him to bits and is always trying to play with him. She now tried to get into bedrooms and cloes the door to hide but gets scared so she cries. Its both Sad, funny and annoying... lol. She is also standing an-assisted now. walking round the furniture like a pro and is walking with anything she can. Not long now. Food she is wanting everything she can hold. She now says NaNa... LOL... She loves Banannas. (even thou she gets a small excema flare up).
A friend of mine had a baby girl few days ago... So tiny... Makes me which i has a newborn again...
Guess i've been slack here cos not much going on. Hope everyone is sorting sleeping out.
BBL for more presonals someone here bout puppies...
Sorry been mia for a few weeks been super busy AGAIN!!!!
Abbie is doing well she was a little bit constipated last week so i bought her some juice and just been giving it to her once a day. She is walking around pushing her walker getting very clever:-)
We are going to Adelaide for a few days this weekend but i am very nervous cause i hope the kids fly well and don't be naughty on the plane. I have packed heaps and heaps of activities for lachlan a few toys for abbie and the PSP for Cody. Cody and Abbie will be fine its just lachlan i hop that he is good
Jess its great to hear that the kids are getting on so well. When cody gets out of bed early he says its because he wants to play with abbie:-)
Are you getting clucky jess???????
Abbie also LOVES her food if anyone is eating she has to be too. She will have breakfast with the boys with DH and then with me. OMG she loves food!!!!!
Sassy YEAH on three steps Jayda cleaver girl I really want abbie to wait a bit longer but cant wait for her to walk as well so she keeps a bit cleaner instead of having dirty knees and feet :-)
Abb great to hear that all is well with you.
Bec good to hear allis well and i like those bikes too :-)
Hello to anyone else i missed gotta run Lachlan is playing in the mud outside so time for shower lunch and bed. Oh the joys of little boys:-)
hi everyone...
it's been a long day so I'll keep it ALL ABOUT ME! sorry, I'll be back later for personals. You know I luvs you girls!
went to the paediatrician today, and he basically thinks DS is going to be a challenging kid for some time still. He's going to get in touch with my GP and arrange some extra help for me because apparently the govt. has put a whole lot of funding into that kind of thing, but it has to be accessed thru the GP, not the paed. Makes sense, kinda. Anyway, I also have a few other sleep schools to contact to try and get a longer stay, rather than just a stand-by booking for a 1-day program. Unless you have private health insurance it's about $1000-$2000 though! Owch!!! Don't know what's going to happen next.
So I hauled DS to playgroup this morning after he refused to nap and was biting me and being a real little monster. Of course, we arrive and he turns into a little angel and charms all the other mums, who think I'm just carrying on about him being so difficult. Had to leave early in order to make the paed appt. and he fell asleep in the sling, and stayed asleep when I put him to bed at home. He woke up just in time to have lunch and go out in the sling again. An hour and 15 minutes on public transport... argh! He behaved well enough, and charmed the medical student who was sitting in on our appt. Then tried to BF him at a parents room in the city on the way home, and he pretty much spat it out. It was horrible to see. He fell asleep on the train, and stayed asleep in the sling for 45 minutes, until we got to the front door.
I'm worried about the whole BF thing too, as he just doesn't seem interested in having to work for it a bit more now that my supply is changing. He gets frustrated, and bites, and then plays and crawls away or climbs off my lap. I guess it could be AF affecting things, and an age thing for him, but I don't want the only time he feeds to be at midnight and 3.30am when he's screaming at me. Apparently, all the other mums at playgroup that BF are going thru exactly the same thing right now, so I know I'm not alone there. Just don't get that full feeling anymore, so Hellooooo saggy boobs!! LOL! My mum warned me about this...
OK, BBL... got to un-break my back. Kid's too heavy.
GRRRR... I did a quick reply to NaNa and LMK and it didnt post. Really hating the stuff ups with BB lately... GRRRR... Well had my whinge...
LMK- hope u have a great time on ur trip... yes very clucky... Would have another but would like to enjoy my girl for a bit longer. She is at a beautiful stage and i think i miss the sweetnedd of this age... DS used to be a sweet little boy now he's a feral monster who is always cranky and defiant. SOmedays i wonder where i went wrong.
NaNa- I too was told i would have a challanging child. Hope urs doesnt turn into what mine has... Its horrid to have such a misbehaving child whom u have no control over. Hope things get better soon and you get help and support. Sounds like he likes the sling have you tried the sling when he wont settle???
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. This morning he slept til 6.55am (another
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I really want abbie to wait a bit longer but cant wait for her to walk as well so she keeps a bit cleaner instead of having dirty knees and feet :-)
sorry, I'll be back later for personals. You know I luvs you girls!
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