Babies Born May 2006 #54

[~Kim~]

that's cos everyone thinks it's ok to say dumb stuff.... FWIW Nate was only 300gm lighter but a bit longer. Everyone used to say that to me. Now at 7months and under 8kg they tell me how little he is He matches Darcy weight for age almost exactly.

I was coming on for a vent too....back my car into a pole yesterday. Gees I'm cross with myself. $700 excess too
I've been trying to workout how we can manage on one wage....wish we could. I feel so so anxious about going back to work. I don't want to be a polceman anymore. Do you think it would be detrimental to take Darcy out of daycare all together?

[~Leanne~]

Joshua has put on 700g in two weeks... What a champion. So now he is just under 5 kg. Head cir and length still at 53cm, so he's 'beefing up' nicely. The clinic nurse said he was gorgeous (like I don't know that !) and said it looks like I am doing everything right so that made me feel pretty good. Such a different baby to Miss K.
I have been trying to bf a little - (boobie time we call it), and he's taking 5 mins on each side just before two feeds a day. Still skulls his 100ml bottle though. Do you think it is worth it? I have not told anyone cause I know (particularly from certain people) the pressure will be on about bf full time. So for now I am relaxed to go this way with his feeds.

Hmm what else... There was something else but I can't recall... I am sure I will be back.
Now off for some lunch

:hugs: to all.

[Ilithyia]

Hi girls!

Massive hugs to you Leanne. Adjusting to 2 littlies is hard enough let alone all the other stuff that your having to deal with. As for sizing, Colby was born 9lbs 7oz and is quite small in her build now. I have noticed that a lot with babies that are born big. Don't let other peoples insenstivity get to you hun. There is nothing wrong with your little man. He's perfect in every way.

Well the trip up north went pretty well. B and I managed to get along quite well. The girls have changed soooo much in 5 weeks. Both are sleeping through the night in just knickers thanks the B's hard work and persistance. I was a bit sad to leave the girls but confident that I can handle it also. I have a webcam now so we chat on that everynight and the girls are very happy that they can see me.

I was supposed to start prac on Monday but have been sick again!!! I was going to go in tonight and they didnt want me to cause I still have a cough. I am worried I will have to repeat it now!!

Not much else to report. Had a paying Doula client this wk so went and treated myself to some retail therapy yesterday.

How is everyone else????

[~Leanne~]

Do you think it would be detrimental to take Darcy out of daycare all together?

Kim I can only speak of our experience from dropping Katy's days from 5 to 1 per week. She struggled at first being home with me (and was so naughty) and now she really looks forward to seeing her friends on Mondays (as do I look forward to my 'sanity day'). Daycare has been 'the norm' for her since she was 9 months old and dropping days affected her just as much if not more than it did us. So IMO, if you can afford to drop Darcy's days gradually rather than go 'cold turkey' it might affect her less IYKWIM? Katy's going one day per week to the end of the year and that's it. And then if she really misses it will try to put her in a 'preschool' early next year. Kids really love the social interaction with other children at this age. It's hard when finances are involved, as that usually plays a huge part in weighing up what to do. At the end of the day, I am sure you will make the right decision. :hugs:

Man I ramble. Can you tell I am missing adult conversation / interation ?

[mrsmac]

I think in the long run she will be fine Kim, its better for her to be with you really (says the bad mother who works FT ) Can you go back to nursing?? Aren't they desperate for nurses??
I am really lucky that even though I have to work FT its in a job I adore and I wouldn't want to be doing anything else (except maybe kept woman!)
Leanne- hugs again about people's comments, stuff em we all know he's perfect, so what if other people have judgement issues!
Sara- so glad you got to spend time with your girls, can I send Riley up to be TT????????

[widdly]

kim - hope you get over the swine flu quick smart x It wont be detrimental to Darcy to take her out of CC, she will love spending extra time at home, might take a little adjusting but wont be detrimental.

sara - so glad things are great with you, WOW at the girls both sleeping in undies!!!! How did Brent do that?

leanne - big bubbas are beautiful, dont listen to anyone!

Looks like XH is the 'fun' parent...the whole time he has him, he buys him things, takes him to play cafe, and feeds him junk. GRRRRR I HATE THIS STUPID SITUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrsmac]

I alwyas said you should be allowed to kill your ex when you break up!!
I am really lucky that my XH vanished into the sunset LOL

[widdly]

yep Christine, I often think about how much nicer and easier my life would be if XH disappeared...Arch would be devastated though

I had a pap smear today and the nurse that did it asked me about my husband....quite funny when I think about it now, she is down there at the business end and her ad I are *****ing about how pathetic my XH is LOL!