Babies Born May 2006 #24

Christine, that is so cute!!!! Inspired me to take some update fotos. Memo to self: take some fotos for new ticker......

I'm off to bed - home today witha migraine so need to sleep the rest of it off.
Have a nice night / day tomorrow girls.

Awwww Christine that is beyond adorable!!! I would have been furious over it at first but he looks too cute to stay mad lol!!!

I'm glad Em seems to be like the others. I think I just got used to seeing huge weight gains and now he's settled down.

Kim My assignment's are going kinda okay. I think I need to have more done then I actually do and next week I'm gonna go crazy nuts trying to do it all lol. In saying that its not as if I haven't done anything at all but of the 3 assignments due in the next 2 weeks 2 of them are worth 50% of my grade for the same subject :o The third one is only a little report worth 15%...

Well I suppose I better get back to it lol. Lots of reading to be done and I think I'll do it tonight seeing as the light in the study has blown and I can't be bothered changing it hehe. That would mean I have to get a chair, screw driver etc and its just too hard at this time of night!

I have a study group tomorrow and then I'm working again tomorrow night. Friday I have another thing on for uni and then Saturday I have a Naming Ceremony and a baby shower and then work again Sunday! I am not cut out for this pace at all lol.

Night folks!

Finally I have 5mins to myself!! Chris has gone to squash and won’t be home til long after I go to bed and Jayden was a good boy and went straight to sleep after his bottle at 7.30pm……Now to catch up on a few personal!!

Christine: OMG I would be so angry at the girls for doing that too!! But in saying that I got up to probably a lot worse when I was their age (sorry if Jess reads this). I think now being a parent you realize what you put your parents through when you were younger…..I just hope my kids aren’t as naughty as I was!! I love the new pic of Riley….he is so cute!! Are you still guilt tripping Jess? Get as much out of her as you can haha. I’ll be in on that lottery ticket too haha I’ve had enough of work too…I won’t bore everyone with the details but men are annoying at whatever age!!

Jodie: OMG Shaun was INSIDE the toy box LOL!!! Jayden reaches in but hasn’t gone right over yet. Just put in his baby book that mama was his first word haha. What a bargin that little people set was, I want to get little people things for Jayden’s 1st bday, I just bought him a little people fire engine that says things and has music….so cute and he loves it!! :confetti: WELL DONE FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS!!:confetti: I’m a big believer in “it will happen if you don’t try” but in their case that didn’t work in the beginning…..but it has happened now and they weren’t trying!! You’re TTC again aren’t you? Or if it happens it happens?

Nat: My weekend away was great and surprisingly I didn’t miss Jayden too much!! I did hear a baby at the motel and every time it cried I thought it was Jayden and the baby even had the same inflatable seat that Jayden has. Invite who you want Nat…Seriously your mum had her turn to organize kids bday parties and now its your turn. Luckily Chris’s family haven’t (so far) made any suggestions but its still about 9 weeks away so there is still time for them LOL. YAY FOR EM WALKING!!! Clever little guy!! Come teach Jayden haha

Kim: :happybirthday: for the other day sorry I missed it….29 is special….Every year is special!! SIL and her hubby are still together but only a few days before we went down there they “apparently” were having problems again, but that could have been that could have been to put ppl off of suspecting why else we were invited down there. They seemed happy to me when I saw them together. Oh I’ve been meaning to ask you, that pic of Darcy in your ticker is she wearing an all in one that says “I’m a hug waiting to happen” I bought that for my niece and Jayden has the boy one that says “Instructions NOT included” I love them, they are so cute!!. I not only wouldn’t have got FIL anything but I wouldn’t have even gone over there….and if you had to go over I would have had Darcy babysat so they couldn’t see her haha

Vic: Sorry I missed you before you left!! Hope the flight was ok and you enjoy your holiday!! Where abouts are you staying down there? We stayed at Spinnaker Quays on I think it was Parklyn Pde Mooloolaba. There is a shoe/bag shop on the corner that has the best stuff, I found a pair of shoes and matching handbag that I really wanted to get but we didn’t go back there :( It was 3 pieces for $100 too!! OMG what a horrible party!! Good that the bday boy was ok but obviously the parents overreacted??

Sara: Hope you feel better soon chic!! How gorgeous Briley saying Where’s the chooks!! Did Brent leave today? How you feeling? Have you got neighbours? I love when its just Jayden and me but for two weeks that might be a bit long.

Leanne: Awww poor Kaitlyn!! Jayden had his first accident (involving blood) last week, it wasn’t that bad though, he faced planted the tiles and I think his dummy cut the corner of his mouth when he hit.

Shazz: I hope your ankle is getting better!!

Chris tried getting his sister to give Jayden his first haircut yesterday but I refused to let her haha I want the video camera there so I can tape his reaction (cause it aint gonna be pretty LOL) Chris just wants it cut so he can spike his hair up and give him a Mohawk which looks gorgeous on him but he can wait a bit longer!!

The indulgence party was unbelievable, I recommend pedicures any day!! That was my first obviously!! Vic, they are local for you, you should have a party!! The beach was great, the pool where we stayed was great, lunch was great, the shopping was great!! Haha I had a great time basically (lucky I came home really haha). Everyone was shocked and of course happy when SIL#5 and BIL announced the pregnancy, those that didn’t know couldn’t believe I kept it a secret for so long…but I’m good with other ppl’s secrets just not my own haha.

Anyway that is basically it, this post is massive!!! Sorry! I better feed the dogs and cat and go to bed.
Nighty night Everyone
oxoxox

hi Tania ~ glad you had a great weekend away sounds absolutely delightful thanks for ankle wishes but it is still well and truly knackered i haven't been to the doctor yet i thought i would give it till monday cause i think it is just really badly sprained oh well
Nat ~ you sound run off your feet hope things slow down abit over the weekend

Afternoon Girls!

Been MIA in here a little bit lately. I have just been so swamped with things to do and places to go i just don't seem to have time to jump on the computer anymore. I hate to say it already but i am quite sick of uni. Its SOOOO time consuming. Especially since i have to travel 40 mins to get to the damn uni for 1 lecture some days! I am starting to feel really stressed and i think this is why my health is suffering.

I went for my 20 week check-up today and saw the Dr about my cough. Nothing special i can do about the cough. I was allowed to buy a cough medicine suitable for pregnant women though. HTH. I was really worried yesterday cause i thought i had broken my waters from coughing so bad. I have been letting out a fair bit of wee lately when i cough (sorry if TMI) but this was sticky stuff. Obviously it was'nt cause i did'nt start contracting. But that gives you an idea as too how bad this bloody cough is!!

So yeah the 20 week checkup was good. I am really really happy with my Dr. She asks me how i am doing and checks the babys heartbeat every check-up. She even showed me how to find the top of my uterus today.

I think Briley is really missing Brent already. Its been nothing but Dad-dad this and dad-dad that since he left!!! It makes it a little harder for me. I do miss him already to! My mum wanted to give her a hair cut and her ears peirced today! It did'nt happen though. We went to the Dr's and straight home. Briley played up at the Dr and i was really really tired.

Tania - Yeah Brent left yesterday (wednesday). At the moment i am feeling like absolute sh*t! I can't seem to shake this cough and its really starting to drain my body of energy. I should be feeling beautiful and vivacious! Yeah i have neighbours. They are about 200m away from me both sides though. The indulgence party sounded great. Thats what i need to go to i think!

Vic - Things are ok. Not as bad as they were. I think a week at home together might just be a bit too long to be in each others faces IYKWIM. Have a safe trip mate!! Hope you have fun!

Christine - The photo is gorgeous!!!

Nat - You sound busier than me hun!!! My assignment is due on the 28th of March (next wednesday). I am going to hook into it this weekend. I have to really! Is Em still walking???

Hi to everyone else! Hope you are all well. Sorry if I missed any of you!

Well i have a few things to get ready for ANOTHER trip into town for uni tomorrow. I was naughty and did'nt go today. The lecture was from 8-9am and was too tired from the lack of sleep from coughing. I am not planning on leaving this farm this weekend. I am cemented to the table doing my assignment!

Anyways, Briley is quiet so i better go and check her!

Ohhh I'm just about to go and pick up Em from CC and drop him off at my parents so I can go to work but I just had to post!!

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have just been so swamped with things to do and places to go i just don't seem to have time to jump on the computer anymore. I hate to say it already but i am quite sick of uni. Its SOOOO time consuming. Especially since i have to travel 40 mins to get to the damn uni for 1 lecture some days! I am starting to feel really stressed

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Sara I feel the same way except for the being sick of it part lol. Its so time consuming and there is so much to do. I feel like I'm on the go 10 minutes before I wake up all the way through till bed time. That means I'm busy for 17 hours of the day. I am loving it though I do feel like its all been a whirlwind. I can't wait for the 2 week break we have soon. A pity I have 4 assignments due in that time.

Its times like today that I hate it though as I feel so bad for dropping Em straight off to my mums. It means I virtually don't see him all day :( Yep he is still trying to walk at least. He has taken 8 or so steps in a row at most lol and it is very cute!!

I am lucky I have no uni's at such an ungodly hour lol - 8 am :o how horrid I would have skipped it too lol!!

Alright I better get going. Take care everyone!

Evening all. Not really much doing here ATM. Can't wait until Cam's back at work...he's on 2 weeks off ATM and his PS2 broke yesterday so I'm sick of entertaining 2.

I have been a bit selfish latley though. I gave the Dragon to Cam when she woke up this morning - and went back to bed (I had been up ALL night with her though until 6am). I have also started back at the gym, and my little trips out by myself always take a bit longer than they need to. I figure I've done it by myslef until now...he should be greatful I trust him...whatever, I'm enjoying a little bit of freedom.

Tania that weekend sounds fab! I'm a pedicure junkie too. My brother started a few years ago giving me a voucher for one every birthday and Christmas. It's always the same and I love it! And no that outfit doesn't have any writing on it, just butterflys. It's gorgeous though...Leanne and Katy gave it to Darcy for Christmas!

Tania- that weekend sounds like a dream come true. I love pedicures, Jess gave me a voucher for one for my birthday, I think some of the nail polish is still on my toes!
Kim- I hate it when DH is home too long on holidays!! luckily he will look after Darcy, Daniel would never let me go back to bed while he was up with Riley.
Had to go and pick Jess up from work mid post LOL I resisted the lure of the chocolate sundae!!!!!!
Riley had a 40 minute nap at 7:15- 7:55pm so is up and wide awake now, DH has been asleep for an hour already lucky bugger.
Cannot think of any more personals or anything to say- my brain switches off early LOL
Thankyou for all the supportive comments about Riley's hair I am used to it now and quite like it.
Jess is fast losing the guilt I may have to lean on her LOL.

Hello every one.

Just to let you know I read your posts every day but so pooped to type.... I type all day!!!

Glad tomorrow is Friday - I am so ready for the weekend.

Personals soon, I promise - that is, if I can ever keep up with these posts. I feel like a slacko.

Oh, and Katy now has four teeth. AFter the little mishap with the table last weekend, the fourth one is well and truly there. So cute.

Oh I and I could really do with a caramel sundae right now. My weight is exactly the same (to the gram) as it was when I began this weight loss challenge. Ah I guess I am good at maintaining... LOL!
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don't feel bad leanne i also am very good at maitaining but i just polished off a bag of choccie bullets so heres come a gain norty i know and my last day for the weight loss challenge is still 2 days away you never know miricales might happen hope yoiu have a nice relaxing weeekend
Kim ~ glad to see that your taking some you time i think we all deserve some
my baby is still up - he also had a power nap and is wide awake

I'm exactly the same weight at the end of the challenge too....only the stupid thing is, mine finished a week ago, and this week I've lost a kilo :doh:

OK got a bit of a BF dilemma. I should probably put this on the main forum, but I'm a bit shy....
Darcy has 3 feeds a day, early mroning, lunchish and before bed. The morning one's really good, but for the other 2 she's like the acrobat child and off on off on. I'm really worried I'm not making enough milk for her, as when I leave EBM when I work, she gulps it down and then sleeps all night. She's still eager. As soon as I undo the clasp on my bra she's all excited, so I don't think she's rejecting me. I get less and less out when I pump too. I'm worried I might have to stop feeding her. I really don't want to go to formula only 6 weeks before she turns 1 though.
Here's my questions...
1. How many feeds should she be having (My MCHN wasn't there this week to ask)?
2. If I drop one will my milk supply drop off altogether?
3. Would it be OK to just give her a bottle of milk at night?
4. At what age do they no longer need a bottle before bed?
5. At what age to they no longer need feeds as well as food?

Might post this on the bf forum as well......
Sorry for all the questions, but I trust you guys.

I think at this age they are supposed to be on 4 feeds per day and the feeds should only take about 5 minutes -10 minutes according to the MCHN who came to me. Riley has very short feeds during the day but makes up for it during he night LOL. I found out I wasn't giving him enough solids, the nurse said at least a cup full each meal and include carbs in them and dessert at dinner plus snacks.
Jess was still having a bedtime bottle at 2 1/2 but that was cause she had a bottle, Erin went from bf to cups of cows milk at 13 months and just had milk with dinner.
I would perservere at this stage as its not long til she can have cows milk and it seems a shame to put her on formula for a month or so. The ABA website is quite good for info too.

Cheers Christine, forgot all about that one. I am trying to persevere, but it just seems to be getting worse. I'm not ready to give up and she's not either, but I feel like I'm failing her.

You aren't failing her Kim, she is still happy to feed which is great and she is happy and healthy. Maybe feed a bit more often over the weekend if you feel your supply is low.
I have been referred to tresillian- I rang today and have to call on the 2nd April for a booking interview, it must be a long wait to get in if its that long to wait to talk to them! I am really nervous about going and Erin had a fit when i told her about it. I just wish he would suddenly sleep through the night (or even just wake up once) and then it wouldn't be a problem. Its really depressing me.

It took them 2 weeks to call me back at all. I was really nervous too. So nervous I cancelled the whole booking. But that had a lot to do with the whole PND and anxiety issues. Why did Erin have a fit? Is she worried about you going away? Is she worried what they'll do to RIley?
I totally understand how you are feeling. It's so demoralising when you are up night after night after night. You only have to do what's right for you and Riley. The other three will be ok for a few days. Hang in there chickie.
If you need to chat I'm happy to send you my phone number or meet up during the week.

Evening girls!

Bout to hit the hay so i thought i would jump on and post quickly.

Nat - IKWYM about just dropping the babies off and leaving. I try and hang around for 10-15 mins before i leave. Just to make sure Briley is settled ok. And for my sake too. I have just dropped her off and gone once and i felt like sh*t after i realised what i had done! But you have to do what you have to do hey!

Kim - Can't help you out in the BF department mate!! Wish i could though. Maybe in a few months time if your still there! Hope it all works out for the best!

Christine - Good luck with the tresillian!

I am so tired girls! Was up and down all night lastnight with the cough and then Briley woke up crying at 5.30am and would'nt go back to sleep. She kept on crying and chewing on her dummy so i rubbed on some sedagel but she kept waking up. So in the end i put her in bed with me too try and get a litle bit more sleep but she would'nt go back to sleep. She was playing with my nose and lips. I was so buggered i could'nt keep my eyes open!

Nothing much planned for the weekend. I have to get in and finish my assignment cause its due on wednesday. I will be able to finish it though. If Briley lets me that is!

Anyways...hope you are all well. I am so tired!

Ni night ladies!

Kim- Erin freaked cause I'd be away too long and what would she do if Daddy got really mean? (DH has a foul temper and can get pretty horrible) She is a mummy's girl and hasn't been away from me for more than 3 days/2 nights before.
My PND isn't improved by the lack of sleep either and I am getting really vague too.
Got to go to bed now, or at least give R. some bonjela he is crying.

Hey Girls

I thought it was time I took 5 mins (or half an hour lol) to catch up on some personals. I feel terribly neglectful lately lol though I think I’ve spread myself too thin TBH. I am working around 15 hours a week for the next two weeks and I have 4 assignments due as well arghhh!! I will be fine I’m sure but I won’t be around much though!

On a general note the party thing is sorted. I’m having a small party for friends and will do something separate with family. Much easier and my mum is happy with it too – even though it was the original plan lol… crazy stuff! I will have to get to work on organizing that as well. Hopefully the weather is alright as it will have to be outside. Any one have any suggestions for party games? We’ll have pass the parcel. Muscial chairs is out because I don’t have enough chairs lol. I want some games to entertain the older kids. There’ll be a range from 1 through to 6 or 7.

Oh and Em has cut his 2nd tooth YAY! Its right next to the other one! Mind you they have both cut and are just sort of sitting there. I suppose it will take a good few weeks for them to come all the way through! I’m so looking forward to that first toothy grin photo!

Shazz ~ I hope that ankle of yours is okay!

Christine ~ THANK YOU SO MUCH for the games! I really appreciate it and they are fantastic! I didn’t realize Riley was still that bad :( I hope tresillan helps you out. :hug:

Jodie ~ I hope Yariv’s drive went well!

Sara ~ I hope you are feeling better soon hun. Sorry my step-dad was using the internet before which is why I didn’t reply! I hope you’re doing alright by yourself sweety.

Tania ~ The indulgence party sounds fantastic!!! Em really needs a hair cut now but I’m too afraid he’ll look grown up once he has it! It must be done though as he is starting to get a mullet pmsl! How on earth will I get him to sit still long enough?

Leanne ~ Eeek at the blood!! The poor little thing! Have I said before how gorgeous your ticker photo is? She is so cute in it! Em goes through phases where he’s not fussed with me either – loves everyone else but me lol!

Vic ~ G is getting the Little People set and I ended up getting a Winnie the Pooh interactive thing that says Em’s name and stuff. I also got this cube thing from Imaginerium which was exactly what I was after with all the old fashioned bead stuff and a xylophone. So I’m pretty happy and I can’t wait to give it to him!!! OMG @ that horror party as well! I hope you're having fun on your holiday!

Kim ~ Grrr at getting mucked about with the costings. How annoying!!! At least you got extra chocolate though lol. Pmsl @ you beign sick of entertaining 2!!! That is really good you are starting to have some “you” time as well. I hope you get some help with the BF dilemma – I wish I could help you there. :hug:

Well I think that is it girls. What a massive post….

Nat you be careful you don't burn out hon. I haven't even thought of planning Darcy's party. The thought fills me with dread.

Sara is the cough mixture helping? You sound terrible.

Christine Darcy eats nowhere near 1cup of food at a time. I've tried upping what she eats but she just won't eat the extra.

I took Darcy to a play gym yesterday. Under 1s get in for nothing so that was cool. She played and played for about 45 minutes. Gave the climbing skill a workout. Funny thing is, once she gets to the top she wants me to put her in the ground....

Darcy only sleeps for maybe an hour at a time duing the day. When to they drop to one sleep?

They all drop sleeps at different times/ages but usually around 1 they start having one long sleep. Riley still has 2 daytime sleeps of 1-2 hours each.
I haven't tried Riley at a play place yet (probably cause he only started crawling this week LOL) Erin would probably love to go in with him. I don't know if our local one is free for Riley, they are pretty expensive and won't let you bring in any of your own food or drinks.
Nat- you are welcome for the drama games, do you need anything else? Try to get some rest won't you.
Sara- how is your cough? Your life sounds as exhausting as Nat's!
Leanne- hope you get some rest this weekend, working full time with a baby is sooo tiring I know, I went back ft when Jess was 7 months and it nearly killed me.
Shazz- hope everything is well with you, Ryan looks so cute on your ticker, I bet his older siblings adore him. I am finding that Riley adores Erin atm and thinks she is so funny. He loves Jess but sees her more as another adult I think.
Have a lovely saturday everyone.

Morning girls!!

Feeling a whole lots better today! Still got the cough but the mixture is definetely helping. I was hoping for a sleep in but Briley woke up early thismorning crying again so i put her in bed with me. She did sleep for a while but woke up at about 6am and would'nt go back too sleep! I was so looking forward to a sleep in!

So thismorning i have been up since 6.30am and i have been cleaning! I got up and made a small start too my assignment while i was giving breakfast to Briley and i have been on a cleaning mission since. I have vacumed and mopped the whole house! Iam sick of relying on everyone else to help me out with that so i did it myself. My back has never been the same after being pregnant with Briley and when i vacumn i amost can't walk afterwards. I thought i was going to be alright today but its starting to get really sore now. At least my house is clean though!

I still have to clean the bath out and do a few other odd jobs around the place. Then this arvo its all about my assignment!!

Nat - Nah your right mate! I forget to show my MSN as away sometimes! Sorry if i have'nt been paying attention, but are you planning Em's b'day party already??? I was thinking the exact same thing lastnight!! Briley is going to be 10 months in a couple of weeks and that will make it 2 months to her 1'st birthday!!! That is really, really scary!! I will probably have to send out the invitation and stuff when she is around 10 1/2 months. OMG!!! I can't believe i am having this conversation!!! ARRGHHHH!!!!

Kim - Play gym sounds like fun. I was thinking about taking Briley to something like that here. We have a Freckles Fun Factory and a Maize Mania but thats it i think. Don't really know about the age thingy though! Surely they would have an area for babies her age.

Oh and on the sleep question with Darcy. Briley has dropped to only 1 sleep a day now. She has been like that for a month or so now. Sometimes when her gums and ears a aching i think she likes to have that extra sleep. She does go to bed an hour earlier now since dropping the afternoon sleep though. I thought it was odd for a baby her age too but maybe not!

Christine - Yes life is pretty hectic at the moment. I was telling my mum about some ulcers that are coming up under my tongue yesterday and she even said it's probably from stress. I don't think it would be all so stressful if i lived closer to town. Its the running around that pi**es me off the most. I dont know if you have ever been to Townsville but it is a VERY spread out place. It takes 30-40 mins to get from 1 half of the town to the other!!! Now that we have a motor way, i just take that and it does'nt take as long.

Briley has been asleep for an hour or so now and probably will be for another half hour hopefully! So i better get and finish what i need to do before she wakes up!

Hope you are all well! Have a great day!

Hi everyone.

Just back from voting. It was so hot and I am glad I put Katy in the pram cause I had to wait in line for like 3/4 hour. Far out.... But it's done and that's the main thing.

We got a little sleep in today until 8 so I was very happy about that. DH off at work this weekend so it's just the girls at home. Lots to do though, but I am just taking today to rest and it can wait until tomorrow.

Hay does anyone know if grinding teeth is normal in babies? Katy now has two top (as of last week) and two bottom and she is forever rubbing them together. It sounds shocking. Do you think she could just be exploring and wondering "what are these things in my little mouth"?.

Personals . . . . now where do I start

Sara ~ glad to hear that the cough mixture is helping. There’s nothing worse then feeling like pooh…. Esp if you are expecting, and you’re a mummy too, and studying. Far out. You look after yourself kiddo.

Kim ~ Which play gym did you take Darcy to? I would love to take Katy to one of those. Perhaps we could arrange to go together before their birthdays. That’s if you want to.

Giving Darcy to Cam is so not selfish hon. You need YOUR time. I did not realise just how much until I went back to work and brought her to school every day. I now feel so much better about myself. I miss her like crazy though.

Have you thought about maybe putting her in for a couple of hours on a day, just to give you a little break. Kaitlyn loves it. I brought home one of her paintings yesterday. So cute. Can’t wait to hang it on my wall at work.

Regarding feeds. Kaitlyn’s gone weird. Sometimes she has four bottles, sometimes three and sometimes I get her home from ‘school’ and she’s only had ¼ of each one. She’s still happy though. I maybe try what Christine said re trying more on the weekend to keep your supply up. That’s all I can help you with unfortunately – Katy’s a Karicare Kid……

Christine ~ I love Riley’s picture on his ticker. Such a cutie – and such a little boy.
I hope all goes well with Tresillian. If you want to contact me via email or phone let me know. I am also on MSN. I’m here if you need to talk hon.

Shazz ~ Oh I love chocolate bullets. We very rarely buy chockies here cause I am the type that would keep eating until it is all gone. My DH has a hiding spot for his ‘treats’ cause he knows if I find them that’s the end of it. I don’t have much self control when it comes to sweets.

Nat ~ I know what you mean about dropping and running too…. But I don’t think my daughter even knows who I am anymore. I put her on the mat near her favourite toy and she waves at me and says what sounds like ‘bye!’, as if to say, ‘off you go then mum’. You’re a busy little one too aren’t you. Don’t wear yourself out now will you?

Thanks for the comment re Katy’s ticker. She’s changed a heap since that piccie was taken, but I can’t seem to get one just as cute… will stay for a little longer!!

Shazz ~ How’s the ankle…?

Jodie ~ How’s things. Still listening to Michael Buble..? I luuurrrvvve him…. That and U2, can’t beat Bono.

Hallo to everyone else …. I know I have forgotten more than one. Sorry.

I wish I could come and have a cuppa with you girls. Would love to meet in person.

Till next time
:)

Hey Leanne! I plan to take her every week or so now, so you let me know what Saturday/Sunday you are free, and we'll be there! :D

Does anyone else suffer from interminable dagginess??? I have an engagement party to go to tonight, and there will be 2 girls there that just plain make me nervous. Don't know why. I just never look right compared to everyone else.....

Kim you always look lovely and I mean it. Go to the party wearing what you feel your best in. You'll have a fabbo time.

I'll wait until I get Mark's roster for next month and we'll make a date.

Look forward to it.

Thanks hon ;)

Kim I have terminal dagginess all the time now LOL I either look scruffy or like a teacher! I hate going places where there will be young thin girls LOL I am sure you will look gorgeous though, you are prob. a much nicer person than them anyway!

hi all
Leanne ~ i'm shocking like that with sweets too but oh well thank goodness the weight loss challenge is over for now at least i'm joining a gym this week ( thats if it is not to expensive and the ankle is really starting to worry me actually i think i may have to go get it seen to but in the mean time i will soldier on i have till october to drop a few dress sizes before my school reunion
i have a busy couple of weeks coming up
i am really in two minds whether to bother with a party for Ryan or just cry all day cause my last baby isn't a baby anymore i had better hurry up and decide

Kim ~ i would be the daggist person i know

LOL Shazz, maybe you could do both! I haven't really decided what to do for Riley's birthday, maybe a little get together at the park with some of his friends and then a family party on the actual day. Erin wanted him to have a McDonalds party but I said he might just be a bit too young!! (and a lot of his friends are the first child and their parents don't give them Maccas yet LOL)
I am hopeless with chocolate, I hate lollies but chocolate is my major weakness, I MUST start trying to lose weight soon, I lost a bit in jan doing CSIRO but have fallen badly off the wagon since then (Damn chocolate sundaes and super choc drumsticks!)
Riley is up in his bed screaming atm, why does he go down beautifully during the day but screams hysterically at night?? I can't believe I whinged about Erin not sleeping through until she was 7 months old LOL If only I knew.
How muggy has it been in Sydney today? At least we have a cool breeze coming now but its been so humid. I can't believe its the end of march.
Just remembered daylight savings ends tonight, that just means getting up an hour earlier with a baby, no extra sleep here.

Kim: What was the name of that anti fungal cream you suggested? Jayden has terrible nappy rash again and the stuff I'm using isn't working. We have been up ever couple of hours overnight chaning nappy, screaming the house down and taking ages to re-settle.

Chris wants me to take him to the hospital but what can they do? He has never screamed like this before and real tears are even coming out when i go to put him on the change table and he holds on to me so tight as though to say "Please don't do it mummy!!"
Anyway screaming baby again

Tan: go to the chemist they are usually good with advice on this sort of thing. Canestan (sp) is an anti fungal I think, it is used for thrush. Try paw paw ointment too, its very good and will make a barrier so he doesn't get stung by the urine when he wees. Poor little pet, I hope he gets better soon.

Tania I sent you an email but it's called hydrozole if you check here first. Poor little love!!! It's got a bit of steroid in it to calm the skin as well as the antifugal.

Stupid daylights savings! I've been up since some ungodly hour. Party wasn't too bad without Darcy and it went from 33degrees to about 21degrees in about half an hour. Gees it was cold and wet.

Go Shazz! I joined the gym a few weeks back and I'm loving it. It is expensive (fo us) but it makes me want to go so it's worth it. I'm off this morning for a bit of time out and hopefully I'll sleep better this arvie.
I know it's sad they're not babies any more, but remember the best is always yet to come. :D

Darcy slept for two and a half hours this morning:dance: ...but unfortunatly she won't sleep this afternoon....and that means no sleep for me....

bugger Kim hopefully she will crash early for you and sleep all night
Ryan did 6 nights in a row of sleeping through for me then the last 2 night he has been a horror OMG i feel like a zombie all over again

Katy has decided to drop ALL her day sleeps.
She's just gone down after being up since 7. What the?
Surely she's too young to be doing this......
Grr

OMG Leanne, that would drive me nuts! perhaps its just a phase? (get used to saying that! I have been saying it for 15 years LOL) At least she has gne to bed now, will she sleep all night? (she says green with envy at the thought of someone sleeping for more than a couple of hours in a row!)

Evening ladies

I have a question. Does anyones else's babies except a spoonful of food and then spit it out and play with it??? Briley has been doing this for a while now but it has gotten worse the last week or so. She only does it at dinner time but won't eat all her dinner. Could this be teething related??? I was worried she might'nt be getting enough food. She is still having her 4 bottles a day but feed times are terrible!!

She has also changed her sleeping patterns. For the good though! (not bragging!). She has decided that 6pm is her bed time now. She gets really really irritable around this time and once i have bathed her, she has her bottle and sleeps through till 6am!! (again, not bragging!!) I am going to put it down to her gums being sore.

As for me i am good. Tired but good. I have managed to do over 3/4 of my assignment this weekend! I have a few things to fix up but i think i have done a great job!! We'll see how good when the marks come back i spse.

I have been on a cleaning mission again today. I have got the nesting instict bad this time round. Its great. I have a lovely clean house (until brent comes home!). I washed my sheets, sorted through Briley's clothes, sorted through some other stuff and washed my car!!! Aswell as my normal daily duties!! I am quite proud!! And i have'nt really felt that lonely once this weekend! Kept myself busy.

Off to uni tomorrow. Going in a bit early to go to a chemistry tutorial. I went to one last week and it really helped me understand it better. It means leaving home an hour earlier but if it benefits me then so be it!

Nothing much else to report. Hope you all had a great weekend.

Tania, i hope Jayden is ok. Keep us posted. Poor little man!!

Tania ~ i was just rereading back over the posts i missed yours about poor little Jaydens butt i'm with christine on the paw paw creame excellent stuff i hope it clears up soon

Oh no! all her day sleeps Leanne? That sucks.

Sara it could be she wants to feed herself. I was having this trouble with Darcy, but if every so often I give her food she can feed herself, she's happy and the fights to get her to eat aren't so bad.

Glad to hear Jayden's a bit better Tania.

Well the poor young Constable I was with last night had to put up with me having a snooze in the car. There was nothing doing and we were just driving around....tedious....and freezing - why do blokes need the AC on full ball even when it's under 15 degrees????? It's like winter here today.

Afternoon all

well Again Ryan has another ear infection at this stage all i have to do is suggest we wash his hair and you could be garuanteed an ear infection with in a day i'm so over screaming kids today his back on antibiotics so hopefully he'll be back sleeping through and Happy in the next day or two