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\Hi ladies
Well Abbies teeth are still not through but they must of stopped becasue she has been sleeping really good again.
Just a quick question for Jess when did you get Tihana'a ears pierced? I was looking at your new photo's on fb and saw them, i really want to get them done but i am really scared did she cry long? did you get them done with the gun? Sorry for all the questions.
Sassy about the finger food i remember with the boys i was scared as well but once i gave it to them and just kept an eye on them it was fine. But i am still scared about giving them the abbie as well but i will probably give it a go on the school holidays.
Also going to toilet train lachlan on the school holidays atleast i know that i can be home all day and not have to worry about having to go in the car and putting a nappy back on him.
Hi to eveyone else and hope that eveyone is well gotta go and take these kids to school. Take care
Nikki
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Jess - that's so freaky about your neighbours being robbed while you were at home! That's messed up and scary. I hope you're ok, and you get your security system sorted and whatever it takes to make you feel a bit more secure at home.
Sassy - I'm mainly giving DS finger food just for him to play with. He doesn't really eat much of it, but that's not the intention. He will realise soon enough that these new toys taste interesting, and when he has the ability to bite and mash up the food himself it will all come pretty naturally. That's the idea, anyway. I still sometimes give him some mashed fruit or veg, and plop a spoonful on the tray of the highchair with his fingerfood so he can mess around with the different textures. He really enjoys playing with it and he gets some of it in his mouth for a taste even if I can't get the spoon near him, and it means we have more of a routine with food, bath (VERY necessary!), massage, BF and a story before bed.
As you have recently experienced, Jayda has amazing gag reflexes. I'm so sorry you got power-chucked on!! It's AWFUL! But at least you know if she puts something in her mouth too far and hits the wrong part of the palate, it's going to come out. And if you're watching her, you'll know if she's having difficulty, and a quick, sharp pat on the back will be enough usually to dislodge anything that's caught in her throat. Good luck with it! And with the visit today.
Well, needles went ok yesterday. DP came with us, and I made him hold DS while he had them done, just so he could experience some of what we've gone thru twice already. DP turned white, and got all flustered when DS started wailing. Even the nurse freaked out a bit. But everything's better with BB, and he dropped off to sleep within minutes. We'd had to keep him awake for an hour beforehand, so he was pretty wiped out. He was a bit irritable and sooky all afternoon and evening, but it seems he's now back to his old routine almost. He slept well from about 10pm (but cried every now and then before that), and even tho I had to change him twice at 3.30 coz he had the runs, he went back to sleep and woke up at 7:05 just like he always used to! An hour and a half later and he's back asleep. I hope it keeps up, as the last week or so has been shiat. DP's exhausted from having to play with Aadi for an hour or so in the mornings this week, just so I could get a bit of extra zzz and try and fight this cold that's been bugging me. Poor fella... ha!
Oh, and deancey, Santa's not bringing me anything, let alone sleep. I've been too naughty!! :D
ETA: Nikki, I type too slow... that's great that Abbie's sleeping better again. The teeth can come up and down, or so I've been told. Good luck with the toilet training for Lachlan. Good idea to do it when you're going to be at home all the time, less stressful. I'm already reading about EC and TT. A bit early maybe, and I love the MCN, but it's gotta happen sooner or later!
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Hi All,
Jess - how scary bout your neighbours being robbed. I remember many years ago, one of my neighbours was robbed - it was at night though and I thought I'd heard something outside, I looked out the window couldn't see anything so went back to sleep, not thinking anymore of it especially as they had a rottweiler (even though it was more of a gentle giant - would lick you to death before it bit). Felt a little guilty and freaked the next day when we found out. How's Tiahna with the cucumber afterwards? I'm a little hesitant on giving Cameron cucumber, as it seems to upset my tummy.
NaNa - Glad Aadi's needles went well. We are doing ours on Saturday (as long as Cameron's ok for it), did it this way so DH could hold him- I'm a sook, got a bit light headed myself before last needles. Anyway I'm going to be having my own needle, decided to get that whooping cough booster. Yay on only the 1 wake up, even it was a messy one.
Sassy - Yeah I've been a little nervous giving the finger food too, but might also give it a go next week. With Cameron's cough he seems to get a bit of a tickle and if it's after he's eaten or drank - he sometimes seems a bit choaked when he is throwing up, so don't think it's a good idea while he's not well. We've also had some messy chucks, like yesterday after his carrot - i wasn't sure where to start, clean Cameron, hi chair, floor, me??? Wasn't it hot last night and even worse I think today. I don't have any blankets or sheets in Cameron's cot, only the fitted sheet on the mattress. I found he'd move around his cot too much and was also scared of him covering his head with it. On cooler nights I was wrapping him, but I think those nights might be over now.
Abb - Good on Hamish for being a good sleeper. Cameron's good too most of the time. Think it was his tooth for the last few weeks minor wake ups.
Deancey - I work at the CBA, have been with them for 9 years as of this week. I'm customer service, but would like to go back as a teller (so much less stress, apparently there selling targets are a lot easier now). How's Liam when you wake him up at that 10-11pm feed? We had being doing a wake up feed about 8-8.30, I felt so guilty as Cameron is usually sound asleep and a little grumpy to begin with. For the last few days though I haven't been doing that wake up feed.
Mis - Did Stanky agree with the early night? Hope you's are well.
Nikki - Goodluck with the toilet training. At this stage that seems so far away for us, but will be here before we know it. Let us know of any tips that work for you's.
Well we are doing ok. Went to Dr's about Cameron's cough, but he really didn't do much but charge us $40 (so far our other dr visits with Cameron were bulk billed, but thankfully with the medicare rebate it only ended up costing $1.25). I really wanted something to ease his coughing, especially at 4am where it seems to really irritate him and lasts about 30-45mins. Will look into the Brauers stuff today, thanks.
Had another busy day yesterday, with Cameron and my mum, almost finished xmas and birthday shopping (got a couple of family birthdays coming up too). Only 1 more to get, but couldn't do it yesterday as it is for my mum. I've never been this organised in my life. I love not working, seem to get so much more done. I've even started to collect things for peoples birthday's next year.
We have started to cut down Cameron's feeds to 4 a day, as hadn't really done it consistently the other week. But I've been doing a morning and afternoon solid, and spacing the bf's out to 4 hourly (previously 3 hours) which he seems to get the same amount of milk, as my supply is much better at 4hours and he drains both sides (previously the 2 and 4th feed where rather small feeds).
I'm a little jealous of all your little chatterbox's. Cameron seemed to be saying hello about 2 months ago, then 'b' words 3-4weeks ago, but doesn't seem to be saying these or anything else at this stage. He does seem to make 'm' and 'n' sounds though, so mum and nan are probably on the way, but I haven't heard him say any 'd' sounds, so I don't think he'd say dad first at this stage. On other development front - think his 2nd tooth is on it's way already. Also I think he may be crawling by christmas. Since the weekend he started doing push ups onto his hands and toes, and Monday he started revving. This morning he did a little one knee crawl in his cot, then face planted, so I don't think it'll be long. I think I'd rather he talked first though, as not looking forward to chasing him around the house. Better do the child proofing this weekend.
Well better go get ready. Cameron's due to wake soon too.
Bye for now,
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LMK: good luck with the toilet training
Nana: glad needles went well. i always make jayda appts on fridays, well its the only day i have off but DH has it off too and i make him hold jayda. i had to do it by myself for the 4month needles and i was nearly crying too. i have been getting my cerival cancer needles as jayda gets hers so i go out in sympathy with her lol.
bec:i dont usually put a blanket in either i usually dress her to suit the weather but last ngiht was one of those too hot for a long suit but her legs seem to be a bit cold. i only left it in there for like a hr then took it out. it is just that early mornings seem to get pretty cold here.
i am going to the doc next fri, i have been stressed otu at work and my hair is falling out like crazy. i didnt loose any when i was preg or even just after jayda but in the last 2 weeks since i have been in a bad mood i am down to liek half my hair it is freakin me out cause i am so used ot my hair being so thick. been gettin headaches and cant sleep. oh and DH loves how moody i have been. keep getting up and down but mostly feel like crying alot. i thought it maybe PND but it seems more like stress to me.
I have told the twins mother that after christmas i am not starting b4 8 because 7am starts r so crazy tryin to get jayda ready and myself. DH keeps telling me to get up earlier. I am not gettin up at 5 to be ready for them just because they dont wanna be around their kids.
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Sass- some of the food i give tiahna is like mashed a bit so it has chinks... At first she would gag as she wasnt sure about the chunky bits... She goes well but sometimes she'll get a chunk and gag a bit... if your worried just stick with the chew net... she'll still get alot of the good stuff through that... also i found its helped DD learn the chewing type reflex... now when i spoon feed her she trys to chew not just suck it off her tongue...
We had a power spew lastnight and this morning... in fact we have lots of spews lately... reflux is playing up more now cos DD is more on her tummy...
Nikki- hopefully the teeth will come up soon... also with the ear piercing i got them done at a Angel Beauty... They do piercings waxing and nails... they used the gun... a few places round here suggested 12 months old for the gun and wanted to use the pin but the place up the road said they could use the gun but only 1 side at a time... she cried more from the shock of the noise of the gun... i just gave her my keys to play with and she stopped then they did the second side... she cried more the second one... (just like the injections) she had a bit of a cry say 10 mins then later on she had a bit of a little sob but she was fine... They healed alot quicker then mine and she hasnt touched them still... I'm so glad i got them done when i did... The gun is quick but the bang of the gun is what scared her more... Also good luck with the TT.... I'm having issues with DS again... wetting the bed... % nights in a row now... i just dont know whats wrong... its getting frustrating... i've cut down the drinks after 3pm.. i make him go before hand but once he's asleep he just wont wake up to go... i might have to start waking him up when i get up with DD.... Last night he got up and turned on the chrissy lights ate a pack of chips DP brought home from work (later found out he's wet the bed and came out to sleep on the lounge) he then woke up after wetting the lounge... GRRRRRR not happy ...
NaNa- i'm ok... was scared last night but once i fell asleep i was ok... i'm more cranky that i didnt hear anything. and worried that there not scared to break in during the day,. as for the solids DD caught on quick that the finger food tasted yummy... might have to try giving her some on the highchair table to play with (pureed stuff that is)...Glad the needles went well... glad ours are done with..
Bec- DD doesnt reall eat the cucumber... its more like a teething ring then anything.. she pushes her finger through it to hold it and just chomps... I did however find out why she was so hard to get to sleep... I gave her the Rafferty's Garden Tuna, rice and vege sachet thingy... OMG it went straight through her... I think her reflux was playing up... i was up changing sheets last night after she threw it up all through the cot and then 3 this morning she pooped the rest out... she loved eating it but yeah i dont think i'll be giving it to her again in a hurry... Also DD does the push ups too... On her toes... lol... Today however its up on all 4s then she just drops on her face... OUCH... DP freaked when i had a shower and she ended up heading towards the front door... and she's saying Mumma... YAY before it was more Mmmmmm Also does it cost much to get the whooping cough booster??? was considering getting it for DP and myself tooo... anything to prevent it in the house.
Sass- I have my last gardisil on dec 28th... finally... Also with all us sooky mums... i'm getting better... WIth DS i used to leave the room while the GP did it and he'd tell me to come back in... i'd be full on crying... lol Also on the hair situation... alapecia (spl) is common when stressed... i get it alot... had it bad during the pregnancy and shortly after when i'm stressed it starts comming out in clumps and my hair is already so thin..... i get bald patches... i use the T-gel shampoo works well... you can also get this stuff from the chemist... forget the name... Speak with your GP though... I have few stress related things dermatitis and phsorisis... Not good... I have a PND check up soon... (my GP does these stress tests and questionair things to check me for PND symptoms with my stress levels...)
Well best be off... Hope i got everyone... not much about me at the mo... get chrisco tomoz.... YAY and also DP's work party in the evening... hope DD is behaved...
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Hi ladies
Sassy you need to do what is right for you and your family and if the parents of these kids you look after don't like it then they can find someone else, and i am sure you won't have any trouble finding new kids to look after. I might sound a bit harsh sorry but i really do believe that my family comes first and if i need time off or something my kids parents are really good and i think that your kids parents should be understanding too. If you need to chat about that i am here for you.
Sassy and jess about the gardisil i just had my last one about 2 weeks ago and oh my goodness it was the worst one yet, don't mean to scare you jess just prepare you ouch:hide:
Jess yeah i really want to get her ears pierced BUT i want her to get it done by the needle not the gun but i can't find anyone who does it. Also i am running out of time becasue i think that she needs to get it done now so she does not play with them. Don't know what to do:dunno:
Bec don't worry abbie is not saying anything either i have been encouraging her to say mum mum mum for ages and still NOTHING. Oh well they are all different it will happen soon enough.
Nana gald that aldi's needles went ok abbie is having hers tomorrow i am sure she will be ok as long as they don't put band aid's on as she had a reaction to them the first time.
Hi to everyone else again talk soon
Nikki
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LMK and Jess: my first needle didnt bother me. the 2nd my arm hurt and i coudlnt lift anything, i had to do some shopping and lifting the bags into the car hurt. i am not looking forward to the last one now lol. i actually went to have it last week as i was told that it would fit in perfect with jaydas needles but i was aparently too early it had to be 84 days later and i was only 70
LMK: i have a lot of problems with the families i have. twins go to skool next yr so that will get rid of one big prob so from next yr i am being very strict and not letting people walk all over me. i have one that always complains about paying and plays the poor card when they r on a combined of 89K a yr and we r only on 49K.
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LMK- I found the Tattoo and piercing places were more towards the needle then the gun... I have never seen the needle used so i went with the gun but would go needle next time... Try a tattoo place... There very sterile and i would ask over the phone what they suggest... i rang about 10 places in the area... Personally like i said i'm so glad i got it done early... She still hasnt touched them and isnt even aware they are there. And also i think i said her's healed alot quicker then mine... The gun was a shock... From my experience... which is why i did mine at the same time... The thing is though its over and done with the crying stopped within 10 mins after the 2nd one and after the 1/2 hour process she was happily laughing again... Good luck... let me know how you go...
Ouchy... now i'm worried bout my gardisil... the 1st 2 have been ok as far as needles are concerned just a bit achey ... lets hop the next one isnt too bad... I have bad needle phobia... am aawaiting my sample of that emla cream....
Sass- They say you shouldnt lift anything after an injection?? maybe thats why it was sore??? good luck with your last one... I hate when people plead poor when there WAY better off then others... It just irritates me... us at the moment... were hanging out for this money from the government so i can buy chrissy presents... i have NOTHING yet... i just havent had the money to get anything... I have bills comming out my ears add that with mortgage payments, car loan, arrggggghhh its a nitemare... but we'll get through... Thank god for chrisco... i wont have to worry bout food... I say be strong and stand your ground...
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argh, all this talk of needles is giving me the creeps! I had 5 at once for this stupid holiday to Africa and we're not even going now. booooo.... and I was s'posed to get an emla sample too but got an email saying they'd had too much response and I missed out! Oh well, it's all done for now. Aadi's not getting any piercing any time soon!
right, NaNa, go to bed. It's late and the kid's going to be awake again soon... went to sleep at 6.30! weird.
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nana:how did aadi sleep last night after going to sleep at 630.
jess: when i got my needles done they asked wat hand i used the most because apprently with these ones ur ment o keep moving it so i dont know lol. just hope it isnt too bad.
well i had a useless day today. DH and i both have fridays off and have jayda at daycare so we can go shopping or the movies with out having to worry about her. but the last few weeks we have had appts coming out our ears so this fri was the first for awhile that we didnt but DH forgot to tell me he made plans with friends so i spent the whole day at SIL's listening to her dramas lol. but i did get a hair cut today i feel sooooooooooooooooo much better after it.
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sassy - good on you for doing something for yourself! Even if it was spoiled by having to waste the rest of the day listening to dramas. Blahhh...
Actually, surprisingly DS slept really well last night! Not compared to most kids, I'm sure, but it was good by our standards! He woke up at 10, which is when I would have given him a dream feed and tried to do a stealth-change if he'd still been asleep! I changed him and he had a feed and went off to sleep but as soon as his head hits the cot he wakes up. He just wants to be ON me all the time at the moment. I put him next to me on the bed and he was out like a light. Slept till 3.30, fed, and slept again till 7! Stoked! Today I went out to catch up with some friends and DP had left the pram in the boot of the car and taken the car this morning, so I had to haul bubba in the sling. It was soooo hot! But DS slept sitting up, and was really well behaved all day. He laughs at EVERYONE! He was sleeping when I got home but woke up when I tried to put him down. Stayed awake all afternoon then, and finally went to sleep for 2 hours at 5.30. On my lap. I just stayed put and had an extended cuddle in front of the fan. He's gone to bed late tonight, but if that means he sleeps in tomorrow morning that's great.
I've booked an appt at the Dr on monday tho, as DS has these weird reddish marks all over his legs. It's not a rash, really, and it doesn't seem to bother him or hurt, but it looks wrong. Kind of like broken capillaries or spider veins. Strange.
How's everyone else??
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Morning Mummas...
Yesterday was a busy day... I had the alarm bloke come out to test our system with all the breakins... Fixed it up but will be back later on to add more sensors for us... also a front door sensor so i can arm it while i'm home and if someone comes through it without turning off the alarm it goes off... Makes me feel batter while i'm here with the kids or sleeping while DP is at work... Also got my Chrisco also... YAY its like an early christmas.
We also had DP's work party at this beautiful little Italian resturant... Lascala... The food was Fab and DD was SOOOO well behaved... I was so proud of her... She was singing and smiling at everyone... And the best thing EVERYONE commented how good she was... i could not have asked for a better behaved bubs... I didnt have a drink cos i wasnt sure when DD would want a feed yet but still it was a good night... DD stayed awake the whole time well about 1/2 hour before we left she fell asleep in my arms... Woke up at 11 when we got home fed both sides and went to bed... and spet til 6.30 this morning... YAY... Just gone back to sleep again now...
Sass- bet you feel so much better after a hair cut... i need one badly... maybe after chrissy when i have more time.
NaNa- yay on the sleep... I could only wish for that every night... that rash thing sound weird... DD had like a spider vein pop up on her cheek few days ago but its gone again now... hope all is ok...
Hope everyone is having a good weekend...
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Hi All,
Just a quick one from me, as it is sooo hot here today I just can't be bothered. Might go for a swim. DH has just gone to look at ceiling fans to put in our bedrooms, it's 34degrees in Cameron's room. If it's this hot now, don't want to think about how hot it'll be by January and February.
Glad everyone seems to have had some good night sleeps, Yay. Even Cameron didn't wake at 4am like he had been all week with his coughing. I bought that Brauer's cough medicine, but when I got home and read it, it says for children under 2 consult health carer - did I get the wrong one?
We went to do our needles today, wasn't sure if Cameron was going to or not, as his temp seemed ok during the week, but at the Dr's when we 1st got there it was 37.7, then after 30mins waiting for the dr, it went down to 37, so because it's a little up and down, thought best to leave it a week or two. Had my whooping cough booster though, so it wasn't a wasted trip, it is a little achy now, kinda like a tetanus. We got Cameron weighed and measured while we waited though - he is now 7.33kg and 65.5cm long.
Well think I can here Cameron stirring, might see about having a swim (at least it's overcast so the sun's not burning as much), or might just have a cool bath.
Bye for now
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Bec - you can give the Brauer's to Cameron. There's nothing harmful or synthetic in it, it's all homeopathic. We rang Brauer and checked because it's the same thing with the Stomach Calm formula. Just give him a slightly smaller dose than it says on the box. Wow, Aadi is like 9kg now... he must be the solid one out of this group. Weird. DP and I aren't big people.
It's been hot down here too, but it never lasts long. My mum's going shopping for an inflatable pool or something for when we come up to visit soon as it's stinkin' hot up on the Sunshine Coast too... all I can say is at least DS sleeps well when it's hot. I don't know how, but he seems to prefer it!
Jess - that's so great that you had such a good night out and DD was so well behaved! Lucky you! My mothers group has organised a dinner this week without the bubs, but I don't know if I'm going to be able to do that... DP said I should go and just leave a bottle of EBM and everything'll be ok, but I'm still doubtful.
DS is still waking up at 5.30ish and wanting to wrestle and play for an hour or more, but when he finally relented today he went back to sleep for 3 hours. Have to get him out of that habit, but he just wont resettle at that time... it's going to be tough when DP goes back to work next week and can't take over in the mornings for me anymore. Ah well.
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Hi all... well we had a FANTASTIC night last night... DD didnt go to bed til 10 but when she finally slept she didnt wake til 6am...:leap: WOO HOO... I was so proud of her... I'm hoping its a good sign that the sleeping might settle down... (i can only hope right) Today i met up with a friend at westfields... She was so well behaved in the pram... sharted getting grumpy when she wanted a feed then one onther time after she had pooped... but again i couldnt have asked for a better bubs... she's great when were out... i might have to start going out more often... She just had a 3 hour sleep and i woke her up so she will sleep tonight (hopefully)
She now has grumpy periods when she wants her solid feeds now... if we miss breakfast one she is crying for one come lunch... also dinner time she really looks forward to a solid feed... She's getting so good with moving... and has been so happily singing but is still very sooky when i put her down and she doesnt want to... she'll just scream... am trying hard to snap her out of that and just putting up with the crying...
Bec - i phoned the brauers hotline about the cough stuff... they said to give 1 ml instead of 2... so thats what i used for DD... Also Cam seems to be round the size of DD... She was only 6,97 at her 6 month check... so i'd say she'd be about the size of Cam or close to it... Also we have the cieling fans in the rooms also... they help give some relief with the sticky heat. i find if i use the AC in the lounge and put the fans on it sucks the cold air into the bedrooms also... `
NaNa- Julliette (sarah H's Bub) was 9 kgs at her 6 month check... i read it on her FB,.... Which is why i was worried bout DD being under 7... i think all bubs grow different... wait till he's on the move he'll slim down... (my DS was like that... big as a bubs now he's skinny and tall) With your night out... maybe a solid feed would get DS through the feed??? i am begining to think that i could do that now with DD... We have a similar issue at the 3-4am wake up... DD thinks its play time... if DP wouldnt talk to her in the bed she's probably get the hint that its still sleep time... lol
Well hope everyone else had a good weekend...
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Hi ladies
Just a quick one from me today as its school holidays and i have kids arriving any minute.
Glad to hear jess that your xmas party went well tihana must be like abbie we have taken her to two weddings and she was perfect slept the entire night with one and the other she partied one and was so happy.
Abbie got her first tooth on saturday YEAH:dance:they have been sitting there for so long its about time it came down.
She had her needles on firday and was totally fine, she weighs 7.6 kgs which is great, one question her head circ is on the top line for her age so in the 97% range, the doctor made a comment that hopefully she evens out by next time she gets measured, what does this mean? I don't think she looks like she has a big head actually not at all. Well i think i might take her to the clinic and see what they think.
Nana Abbie wakes up between 5 and 6 as well but i can't complain she sleeps all night.
Although a sleep in every few days or even once a week would be lovely!
Bec i am feeling you with this heat, we are lucky though we have A/C, we have not been going swimming till the afternoon whenits cooled down as the sun is too hot we would get burned to a crisp.
Sassy glad you feel better after a hair cut i really need one too, its one of those things i just never get around to. oh well i will get there
Have agreat day talk soon
Nikki
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Nikki- :leap: YAY Abbie... Thats great about her 1st tooth...
With the HC... Do what was the measurement??? i wouldnt worry about it... maybe her head has grown more then her body for this section of the growth spurt... Not sure... I think if it were a BIG problem that the doctor would have discussed it a bit more... I have seen pics and Abbie is gorgeous and now way would i say she has a big head... She looks perfect... try not to stress...
IKWUM about the heat... it has been anywhere from 28-34 degrees round here lately... it rains for a short time just to make it all muggy and sticky.. YUK....
Well our sleeping through was short lived as usual... DD was asleep at 8 woke at 1 for a feed, took til 2.30 to go back to sleep then woke at 4 and again at 8.30
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Hey Jess
Thanks for your kind words, her Head circ was 45cm and i have asked a few people and they also don't think that she has a big head. I think that she has had a growth spurt.
About the sleep thing atleast you know that she can sleep well and hopefully she will go back to that for you.
Take care
Nikki
