Hi All,
Just back from a 2 week stint at my parents place in Twba. Great to have some help during the day with DD whilst I bother with DS.
Glad to hear all are well and am jealous of Lea that Em is sleeping through! My DD slept through from about now and began sleeping 13 hours a night at about 8 weeks. This little boy is somewhat different so far.
Here is my very belated effort in stats - good idea Vic.
1. name, age and family stats.
Shannon 30, DH 33 (married 2003) Emma 16 months, Matty 6 weeks
2. how did you come up with bubs name
Best man at our wedding died last year and named Matthew after him.
3. do you have family close by
My folks live 2 hours away, sister 1and a half hours and inlaws a good 20 hours away.
4. how many kids do you plan to have
I wanted a big family - DH was happy to oblige until Poor Matty was born. Definately harder with 2 kids and dont know how anyone copes with more. I miss my sleep and have only managed to get the kids to sleep at the same time 4 times so far. Matty isnt sleeping overly well and am getting up to him about 3 times during the night and the feeds are taking about 2 hours by the time I get him off to sleep. Grrr
5. are you BF or FF
BF. Will BF for as long as I can this time. Weaned DD at 6 months to fall PG. I know it sounds selfish, but if I am not going to be allowed to have any more babies then I want to make the most of this maternal feeling.
6. do you use cloth or disposable nappies
Disposable hands down. I take my hat off to anyone who has the time for cloth
7. Occupation
Stay at home mum. I was a personal trainer in my prev life and had an Electronics trade before that. I am not interested in going back to either of these occupations at all.
DD starts swimming lessons on Sat and hope she enjoys the water as much as she did in summer. Thought I should keep the water famil up so she doesnt regress next summer.
I have noticed a few of you have had your little boys circumcised. We toyed with the idea and are still on the fence about it. We understand the medical reasons for and against but were there any personal reasons that swayed you towards it - or for that matter for those who arent getting it done - against it?
For all those who are struggling with difficult partners - Men are all the same. I agree with Vic though, give them the kids for a few hours - not just one or two as well as a list of jobs to do (make it achievable as they are men) and leave him with it. Make sure that Bubby has just woken from a big sleep first to make it really worth while. I remember I did a patchwork workshop when DD was 4 weeks old and she slept for 5 hours for my DH!!! I was so annoyed cause he thought it was really easy to look after kids. His mind has since changed and now appreciates the effort required to look after them. Still needs a bit of a reminder every now and then though - but I too get on my high horse at times expecting him to drop everthing when I want him to (a habit I really need to loose).
Any way, I dont want to go overboard with my first post back - you guys will expect it every time. My little man has finally fallen asleep across my lap and I am off to bed as it is 330 and I need sleep!
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