She is a chatterbox. She very stops talking or making noises when she is at home with DH and me. She even initiated conversations with strangers at the supermarket or shopping centre. But lately she is somewhat shy when it comes to new people. She is very cautious and keeps a close eye on them. She also doesn't like to be left with people she does not know but a month ago she didn't mind staying with someone new. She does show signs of wanting to stand. She usually pulls on me to help her stand.
Bec,
I do sincerely feel for you. It is hard to look after a baby and not feeling well. Good luck with trying to get daycare for Cameron. I guess it is best to place your child in a centre where you feel most comfortable with.
OMG I just noticed Tiahna is now getting the next 2 teeth beside her top 4 and 2 beside her bottom 2... OMG... This necklace must be working... We've had no tears or discomfort lots of other symptoms tho... I'm stunned. we have 7 through and cut (one only Just) the rest are big bubbles. that will be 10 teeth when they all come through.....
Well today i decided i would email round to see if i could get some kind of income from home... I looked at becoming a MCN consultant or kids clothes... Well i got 6 emails back with offers. so now i have to choose.
Wonder if i could do a clothing one and an MCN one.
Jess - Wow on the next teeth. I just seen your message on fb too about not having that necklace on...sounds like it was a very good investment...its amazing how the stones work. I use to be into crystals and stuff, so I have a couple of stones around the house, but I think they all need a cleanse though.
NaNa - Bummer being a QLD'er...stupid slow system. We were warned it was a bugger (and costly) to the named changed through QLD and that was over 6 years ago...obviously nothings changed. Hope it doesn't take too long for you. Yeah, not overly that stressed about the BFing - I'm proud to have gotten to 10months (I had it in my head I was going to dry up at 4months like my mum did with me and my brother ) - so anything past that points been great. I'm still offering, but no go. I'll just keep expressing as much as I can and at this stage as I've not been getting much, I'll just give it to him for his bed bottle.
Girl - See nothing to be worried about with the crawling...Yasmeenia seems to be possibly excelling in other areas to make up for it...little chatterbox hey. Cam's only recently started to become more chatty...that was an area I was a little concerned about, but I know he'll get there, and it seems he started to become more chatty over the last few days.
Well decision has been made about childcare...though I had to go and confuse myself just that little bit more though ...started to look into FDC as well. But as I had to let the centres know by today and after talking it over and weighing the pros and cons of all 3 options, we decided to go with the child care centre with the Thursday Friday available. Cam starts on the 16th April - Thursday week - it makes me sad that my maternity leave days are coming to an end and that I'll have to leave him with others (even if its only for 3 days a week). But I know he will be fine and probably have so much fun playing with the other kiddies. We will pop in there for a little play and complete forms next week.
Cam has begun waking up again a couple of times at night, well last night was 9.30pm, then 5am (but then thankfully ended up sleeping til 7.20am), then again he woke not long ago at 9pm. Not sure whats going on...he is dribbling a heap but can't see any signs of teeth coming through, so it must be developmental. Last night, both times took a while to comfort and calm, but after talking with DH today, we decided to try something else - as silly as it may sound. Everytime we go into when he is crying, he is standing up...so I thought, maybe its what my friend said about him trying learn to stand and walk. So just before when he woke, when I went in, after not being able to comfort with a cuddle, I put him on the ground and helped him stand then walk around his room...he then calmed down and seems to have gone back to sleep - no worries. Maybe that was a fluke, but interesting it worked though.
That's all from me for now, this has taken me about 1.5hrs to type as it is (was doing it bit by bit, while I've made and eaten dinner and calmed Cameron).
We had sleep school today. What a colossal waste of time! It was basically their take on controlled crying, and their ideas on when I should feed my child that goes against absolutely everything else I've read or tried, and against everything that works for us. They hadn't even bothered to read my notes or file when we arrived, and couldn't understand why we didn't want to even try putting Aadi into a cot to sleep 1, in a strange environment, 2, when he hasn't slept in a cot for months, and 3, when he was so hysterical from being kept awake by their nonsense and other kids there screaming that he was bashing his head on the bars. We left at midday.
They had even blanked out on the nutritional posters on the walls about when to feed/BF your child, and put in their version. Very lame. DP and I tried so hard to go with an open mind and get something, anything, out of the day but they were just insistent that we try and put Aadi to sleep in a way that wasn't gentle and went against everything we have strived to achieve, and ended up being very distressing for all of us. We have never had that much trouble getting him to sleep, and they wouldn't hear us when we tried to explain that that wasn't why we were there!
Oh well. Completely threw our day out of whack, and now we have the end of daylight savings time to contend with too! We rang around a couple of other sleep schools but the only other one that is an option is $3000 for a 4-night residential stay, and will only accept our private insurance if I'm diagnosed as having PND and there's a risk of me hurting my child. Not likely! They did, however, put us on to a woman who works independently, and she's coming round on Tuesday night (for a fee) to see what help she can provide. She seems ok, and provides follow-up support, but I am going to call her and check what her thoughts are on gentle parenting and my personal beliefs first, tho. Don't want to waste our time and money if it's going to be a repeat performance of today.
My GP is on leave so he hasn't sorted out anything with our paed for extra care or assistance. Maybe in a couple of weeks when he's back... I think booking Aadi into occasional care for a half-day or two a week might be more useful. Give me time to rest first, then gather my thoughts and strength, and then focus on an effective way of dealing with this challenging little boy that doesn't crush his spirit or let him become a "problem child".
Jess - wow on all them choppers! So glad the amber necklace is working so well for Tiahna too!
Bec - I don't like to admit I'm a QLDer. Dont tell anyone! haha! Yeah, the government is soooooo freakin slow and backward, and they've JUST put the prices up on the certificate stuff. bah! I'll have to go back to my dad's name for now, even tho I've practically disowned him. And even tho I don't want one, you have to have a surname, apparently... Good luck with the childcare centre. I hope it turns out to be a great thing for all of you. I thought about FDC too, but I'm just a bit hesitant still. DP said No F'ing Way. That's pretty strong words for him, so CCC it is!
Oh NaNa sorry to hear... I had an idea that sleep shcool is al about controlled crying (a friend of mine did them but in orange but i thought maybe some had a different approach... Isnt it aweful when people just cant offer you the right help... Having issues with DS and getting him help for his behaviour... ... But i could take over this thread with my whinging so i wont... I really hope that u can work with Ds and get him and yourself some sleep... I have run out of idea for you sorry... I guess the best person to know your DS is you and your DP... it might take a while but at least you know it was done your way...
Well after looking round for a SAH job i can accross HEAPS of consultant jobs but the commissions suck to be honest. so i'm looking into maybe starting up my own business... (just on the huss huss incase it doesnt work out) Just looking in to supliers and all the nitty griity of the website and hosting and blah blah blah... so we'll see... Even if its small to start with and i can expand... I would eventually like to hire my own consultants (my other SAHM friends) but that will be a while away yet.
We did have a little bit of sooking the other night from DD i guess 4 teeth care a bit much to handle even with the Amber necklace... (maybe i need bigger amber beeds... lol) well i gave her some sm33 and some panadol (more cos she was pulling so much on here ears i was worried she would pull the earings out making it worse. She had a much needed slep and was fine when she woke up so i'm impressed... (also woke with one bottom tooth cut and up... amazing,.... Some are slow to cut and come up but others are fast.
Bec- Its a bugger having to return to work isnt it...but i actually think CC is good for kids... i will be starting DD soon just for the socialisation and i think it helps then be less dependant on MUm all the time... plus they really enjoy it...
This will be a miracle if it works, i am going to make it short as i haven't the patience for losing a long post this morning..
NaNa so sorry to hear sleep school was like that for you, honestly i have only ever heard of one person to say it worked for them, and there trouble was getting there baby to sleep, not the wake ups. I hope you have more success with the one on one lady.
Jess - Good luck with new business, i was thinking of starting my own book keeping business from home but i am having second thoughts now. I dont have the best self discipline and have a habit of leaving everything to the last minute and i am not sure i would be good at working from home.
Sass - wow on Jayda steps, that is great, they look so cute when they start walking.
Bec- I am starting an extra shift at work from this week but thankfully i dont need day care as i work at night and on weekends. I would like to eventually get back into my real job instead of just working for mum and dad but i am not sure if i will wait until after next baby. Oh i have no idea what to do. Good luck with starting work again, i think the adult interaction will be good but hard to leave Cam..
I am having a bad few days, have a few health issues but wont go into it atm until i get results later in the week. Hamish is going well, standing alot now on his own but no steps as yet. Daylight saving s has thrown him out of wack a bit but hopefully after a few days we will get back on track.
Oh Abb sorry to hear your having health issues... If u need a chat were all here for you or you can PM me or chat to me on FB...
BB is having some issues but i know Kell is trying to work them out... I'm loyal... i love my BB gals... specially you ladies... I noticed the other girls that went to the other thread (may1-15th's thread) is VERY slow... i wish they had of combined us.
DD is a bit sooky today another one is cutting through... Wont be long now...
Jess - Yay on Tiahna walking. I hope those teeth cut through quickly for her then, its bad enough getting the 1 tooth, but 4 at once seems a little unfair for them hey.
NaNa - I'm sorry to hear the sleep school didn't work out, but good to hear the mothercraft nurse is able to try to help without the controlled crying. I really do hope things improve for you's soon.
Sassy - Anniversary's of loved ones passing are always hard...but I'm sure your Grandpa is keeping an eye on you. My Nana passed away almost 13years ago now and I still miss her dearly, but every now and then I get this feeling that she is here....I think she comes to visit Cameron, as sometimes he is talking to someone when nobody is there (usually in his cot at night).
Abb - How are you feeling? Hope the results were what you wanted. Has Hamish now adjusted to the daylight savings change?
Well not much here to report. I'm thinking Cameron might be getting his next tooth/teeth. I saw a little white dot on his top gum yesterday when he was crying after he let go whilst standing up and toppled giving him a scare (its the only time I can see right in when he cries). I also looks a little lumpy on his bottom gum too. He has been rather grumpy the last couple of days, so that could explain it...we will wait and see I guess.
I'm getting nervous about taking him to child care and me returning to work. But I know he will be fine (and so will I eventually ). I kept thinking yesterday (and today) - this time next week he will be away from me. I think I'll have to try to keep busy those days next week, so I don't sit around moping.
I've arranged to see my boss next Friday, so that'll help. I've also offered to go back early and he is thrilled. So I could be back at work in 2 weeks. It will be interesting, as they have a new computer system, mostly new staff and new procedures....I'll feel like I'm starting a brand new job almost. I use to be 1 of the most experienced staff there (I was one of the few people everyone would come to when they needed advise) - now I'll probably be asking all the questions - its a strange feeling - haven't felt like that since I started there 9.5years ago.
Cam has started to walk with a walker (like a plastic trolley thing you push). He kept trying to push his high chair around, so we showed him this thing (it came with blocks)- and now he is constantly getting up and walking with it. No sooner do I plop him down on the ground, he races over to it and is up and going...until he hits the wall, then he is looking around for us to turn him around. He also has this funny look on his face like 'look a me, aren't I clever'....so cute.
Well thats all from me for now I think. Off to start making dinner before Cam wakes.
thanks everyone for the kind thought. we got through it all pretty good.
Nana: it so must suck not having help with the sleep issues. When he throws up in the cot is it cause he is crying so much. we were told to use controlled cryign adn tired but coudlnt even get to 2 mins with out her throwing up everywhere.
i know it is hard people bringing up PND i didnt want to go to the doc when it was suggested to me and i didnt want any one to know i was on tabs for it either but it did help me alot. mine was caused by alot of stress from goign back to work so early not just having bub. dont feel like u have failed or anything. i really need somethign to help u and it might make things a little easier.
also with giving aadi somethign to put him to sleep i think it might be a good thing too. maybe it might help get him into a routine and u might not need it for very long.
i cant wait till sunday till jayda see's her eggs lol. i dont care how much choccy she gets more for me then............. i mena my diet is goign great lol.
jess: woo hoo on the steps. its so crazy isnt it they r gonna be running around soon. i think jayda will be by her birthday lol
I cant belive it Tiahna has gotten so good now... were getting quite a few now but its just getting her to have more confidence again... (wow i was whinging about her over confidence a month ago...
Bec- I'm sure Cam will be fine... I'm not looking forward to it myself.
Sass- glad you got through the anniversary ok...Hows Jaydas walking going???
NaNa- I really feel for you... i know all to well how it feels to have a child who is difficult... I hope that you and DP can get through it... i know how exhausting it is though... still trying to find someone to help with my DS... I cant get anywhere... There willing to help me by offering AD at every stop i take but mo one can help me sort this kid out... I'm at my witz end... I just dont know what to do anymore... I'm lost...
Abb- How are things going??? Hope ur health issues are all ok...
Deancy- Seems like ages since u have been in here. Hope the studying is going well...
Mecil. Hope things are well for u and ur bubs also.
Girl... How is ur DD??? Been quiet in this thread... Hope all is well...
HeyGoodLooking At first when I checked my notifications I thought there was a new member to our group....love the new name. Glad to hear your MIL was able to bribe Tiahna for cuddles with chocolate...I had a look at your FB photos, I see she enjoyed her bunny.
Sassy - Ain't that always the way...they never perform when you want them too. I am a little jealous Jayda and Tiahna are walking though...I can just see Cam's going to take his first steps when he is at child care - I think I'll have to tell them if they see he is about to walk to push him back down . I also had a look at your FB photos too, Jayda loved her chocolate egg too.
How was everyone's easter?
Well I wasn't planning on giving Cam easter egg, but then I started to think about it more and I thought its probably no worse then giving Cam birthday cake and fairy bread, plus we don't have a problem with fussiness with foods, he loves his vegies so a little treat here and there couldn't hurt. So when we went shopping on Saturday I bought him a little Lindt bunny (couldn't find any kinder ones). We gave it to him and knew exactly where to put it. He did an ok effort, but didn't guts it like I thought he might, only nibbled down half the ears (its one of the smaller Lindt bunnies) - so it was good to see he is not a chocolaholic like his parents yet
Nothing else new here, but I did have a quick question...
Have all your bubs soft spot closed over yet? Cam's hasn't yet, I'm not worried though as I know it can take til 12months, and it is getting smaller (its a little smaller then a 10c piece now). Was just curious.
Well, thats all from me for now. Off to get ready, we are meant to be going to a BBQ at a friends house- but it is pouring rain here, so I guess it might be an inside event now.
Bec- I keep seeing it and thinking where is my post... LOL... Hopefully the name change will be all worth it once i can save some cash for the business i'd like to start. Well at least it will be meaningful... lol
Soft spot still there but yeah closing a little... Probably can notice more cos i have a baldy... LOL... Loving all the hair that everyones bubs have... I picked up some very cheap brand new clothes at the local markets,.... DD is so long i brought an all in 1 size 0 looked enormous so i thought it'd be ok got home put it on and it just fits... need to stick with seperates... She is wearing 0-1 pants... needs 1 for length but 0 are still big in the waist... lol. Thank god i'm using cloth now and it takes up more room... lol. we now have 8 teeth,,, waiting on the other 2 to come up properly... cant believe it. so many teeth but she looks so cute when she smiles and shows them off...
NaNa- the cover over the Maz Nappy worked a treat... Now i'm not so much of a newbie i found the others really helpful but OMG that threat goes fast.
Abb- have been MIA for a while... Hope everything is ok
Where are the rest of u ladies... Hope ur lurking round somewhere.
DD is only on 2-3 bottles a day now and i have decided to go up to the next toddler milk already... She eats very well and i ahave spoken with my GP and the MCHN and they both feel there isnt much difference in the 2... Its $10 a tin cheaper though....
Hey everyone sorry i have been lurking but not posting in here. Just get on and dont have alot of time to post.
Things are good here, with my health i will fill you all in soon when i get my last test results on thursday.. I am crossing everything for the all clear, i have not told anyone about this other than dp, so i want to just wait for the results and then deal with whatever happens then. Ok enough of the bad stuff. Easter has been good, hamish has had a great time and we have spent alot of time as a family doing things and the weather is great here atm. We spent today at the gardens and he loved feeding the ducks and playing in the leaves etc. No steps here i think he is happy cruising around furniture atm and standing unassisted for ages now.
Bec - hamish still has his soft spot also, it is smaller but still there.
Jess - thanks for asking about me. Hamish also only has 2 feeds a day..
Sass - jayda is so gorgeous, loved the easter pics
NaNa- i hope your new cot routine works for you, i cant imagine how difficult things are for you. We were suppose to be in Melbourne this week but Dp wants to do things around the house and has to work away thursday, friday & saturday so we wont be coming now :-(. We will meet one day soon i hope.
Better be off and get some washing done.. will try be back in next few days if not will be back thursday for update..
Trac- ur old AGP sounds like my old one... with DS i was told i had no milk and to put him on formula and also it would help his reflux... Pffftttt... if i had known then what i do now... Have u spoken to the docs bout meds to boost supply???
Amber necklace- if u can get one... works wonders here. even cutting 4 teeth we only had few sooky moments 1 screaming match (but i noticed no necklace on it had come off) I was super worried bout it at night also but she has been fine. Its short so they can really see it. she never touches it and its a plastic screw on clip so if u pull it it comes loose. i only take it off at bath times now. DD doesnt even realise its there. If ur worried they say u can put it on their ankle or wrist while sleeping... Or u can buy bracelets also... i was thinking bout getting DD a bracelet also just for extra amber strength,..... lol... They also say there good for adults also.
Sounds like u've had ur hands full... poor stank. If u think he is too lathargic (spl) then i would get him checked out hun... and thanks for the name change comment... Hope u all dont get too confused now... lol. Once i get my store running (months away now) it will have so much more meaning...
Thank you for remembering me Jess. I have been busy with uni. We are just over half way through the semester. At the moment I am in my one week break so I am trying to catch up on my readings. Three more assignments to go and I can concentrate on preparing for my exams. Yasmeenia has been wonderful. She is so sweet and lovely. She doesn't seem to be interested in crawling at all. She constantly wants to stand up. Using me or furniture to stand. If she isn't standing, she isn't happy. So I guess, she will be giving that milestone a miss. Lol. Since Feburary, she has been to childcare twice. She is enrolled at daycare as casual. I use it when I am desperate. For example: Putting finishing touches on my work. I am thinking about cutting her hair, shaving it all off but DH is against it. She has too much hair. I really want DD to start walking soon. Or at least by 12 months. How are other bubs with their walking?
Abb -
Today is Thursday and I hope your results are positive.
Nana -
Are you still having troubles with your little ones sleeping? I find it easily for DD to go to bed (bedtime) after coming back from childcare because she is tried. Have you thought about trying that? It must be tough on you. You are a champ. Keep up the good work.
Jess (Hey-Good-Looking),
Thanks for remembering me.
Sassy -
What has your friend decided? She must be very confusing. Her decision, neither way, will be life changing. I hope she makes the right decision.
Sorry girls i got on here twice yesterday but both times was interrupted and didn't get a chance to post. School holidays..
I went to dr and good and bad news i guess, i dont have anything serious as such but have cyst on right ovarie again and endometriosis is back grrr. So now off to the specialist again and see how bad it is, i am not too concerned as i have been through all this before, only thing i am concerned about its trying to concieve again, but i guess it is possible as i had exact same thing 12 months before i fell pregnant with Hamish. He did say if i wanted anothe child not to put it off as i have a better chance of getting pregnant as close to last pregnancy as possible. Have not had a chance to discuss with Dp as he is away for work until tomorrow. It seems we may have to seriously think about trying now.
Thanks everyone for your concern and support, it mean alot..
Oh Abb- so sorry to hear you hav a cyst... I have PCO so i know ur concerns bout TTC again... (but thought you werent having any more... is someone getting clucky??) If u need a chat were all here for support and if u'd rather chat privately we can do email, msn, FB chat anything so just LMK) Exciting news but maybe TTC though... they told me same thing withmy PCO... but DP isnt ready yet... Poop... ( but i'm a crazy clucky muma these days)
Girl- How dont know how u do it... No way i could do uni with my kids... _ speaking of that... wonder how Deancy is going??? Any one heard... R u stalking us please let us know how ur going...
Its weird seeing people reply to me as heygoodlooking now... PMSL... i expected people to just stick with Jess but Nope... no one recognises me...
Have spoken with DC and they say i can leave DD there for few hours to get her used to it... But i found out that my old work isnt doing so well and cant afford to have me back... so made my decision not to go back easier... lol.
WOTB- DD AI2....
ETA- Damn it i am so usd to writing that in the cloth thread... Fo those who dont get the lingo... WOTB(Whats on Tiahnas Bum) DD( daddleDoo MCN AI2 nappy)
) - so anything past that points been great. I'm still offering, but no go. I'll just keep expressing as much as I can and at this stage as I've not been getting much, I'll just give it to him for his bed bottle.
...started to look into FDC as well. But as I had to let the centres know by today and after talking it over and weighing the pros and cons of all 3 options, we decided to go with the child care centre with the Thursday Friday available. Cam starts on the 16th April - Thursday week 
- it makes me sad that my maternity leave days are coming to an end and that I'll have to leave him with others (even if its only for 3 days a week). But I know he will be fine and probably have so much fun playing with the other kiddies. We will pop in there for a little play and complete forms next week.
haha! Yeah, the government is soooooo freakin slow and backward, and they've JUST put the prices up on the certificate stuff. bah! I'll have to go back to my dad's name for now, even tho I've practically disowned him. And even tho I don't want one, you have to have a surname, apparently... Good luck with the childcare centre. I hope it turns out to be a great thing for all of you. I thought about FDC too, but I'm just a bit hesitant still. DP said No F'ing Way. That's pretty strong words for him, so CCC it is! 
... But i could take over this thread with my whinging so i wont... I really hope that u can work with Ds and get him and yourself some sleep... I have run out of idea for you sorry... I guess the best person to know your DS is you and your DP... it might take a while but at least you know it was done your way... 
At first when I checked my notifications I thought there was a new member to our group....love the new name. Glad to hear your MIL was able to bribe Tiahna for cuddles with chocolate...I had a look at your FB photos, I see she enjoyed her bunny.
. I also had a look at your FB photos too, Jayda loved her chocolate egg too.
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