Babies Born May 2007 #11

[Shellbelle]

Lulu, hmm, after some thought, I am thinking CRAZY WOMAN!!!!!

[Ashlee]

I have been out all day today, but I am going to google some info. Lulu, thanks so much for your advice. His parents despise me, so that's out LOL maybe I can ask BIL to pass on some messages. I dunno it's all so up in th air, and I'm so tired I can't even type properly today!

Blake got his 5th tooth today, must explain the poo, rash and irritability I've had to deal with lately!

Went to Ikea today and got a few things I'll need when I get my own place, and because Scott wouldn't let me have the high chair I got him one from there. $39 plus $10 for the tray, I'm not complaining!!! I also bought myself something for once, a pair of shoes I've been eyeing off....they were only $15, such a splurger LOL

[LuluHB]

Michelle - I was being polite but hey, so glad you agree with me. You ARE a crazy woman. Still, imagine the joy and love in your house with four kiddies running around - that would more than make up for the craziness that will go with them.

Ash - good on you. And hey, a new pair of shoes is a new pair of shoes! Watch what advice you get off the internet. Lawyers are not actually allowed to give advice over the net so what you read may be completely accurate, mainly accurate, a little dodgy or just plain wrong. Shell's suggestion of legal aid is a great one. There is a Legal Aid in each state and they can give you preliminary advice as well as referring you to a law firm that specialises in family law (don't got to a "we cover it all" lawyer. Your boy is far too important for that), that will work under the legal aid scheme. Either that or one of Legal Aid's in-house lawyers can help you on a more permanent basis.

[Kazmar]

hey ladies ill do personals soon just letting u know iv been busy uploading photos so if anyone is inetested have a looksy!

[Kazmar]

shellbelle: Bella only has 5mins a feed thats it (as in 2 boobs within 5mins) she eats 3hourly. And is hopeless now in public also she is such a stickybeak i though it was a girl thing obviously not. Dont worry Bella eats during the night also thats y if she is fussy during the day im not stressing coz i know shes eating at night, i get reminded of this every morning i look in the mirror and c bags under my eye's....hehe. Its a stage that there obviously both going through everything is more important then booby! Just hang in there and as i said Bella has about 2.5mins on each boob and thats it 4 the feed.

[Beach Mama]

Hey ladies, a bit busy around here so a very quick one!

Ash - what Lulu said. I know it must be so hard for you but her advice sounds great and I hope you get it all sorted soon honey. Yay for good kissing - mmmm those were the days! Al and I have been together for 11 years this year!

Shell- Good on you for TTC! As someone said in your other post -surely 4 cant be that much harder than 3??!!!! Considering I only have Iz Im basing that on my exceptional experience as you can tell!! I can understand your reservations about car, house etc - but I guess its all stuff that you can work on and once you have that new little one it will be all worth it!! How has work been for you lately? - sorry if you have posted already baby brain hitting hard.

Kass - Your photos of Annabelle are just gorgeous! I love the one of her in her party dress and she definately has your eyes! You are right about them getting faster - Izzy feeds for about 5-10 and thats just one side- shes been a one side girl since she was born but I guess they just get more efficient at getting that booby juice out!

Lulu - how are you feeling lately? Has your ms all passed? Your neew bubby will be born this year- yay! How exciting! Have you gotten a little more used to the idea yet? I wanted to ask you too where you got Izzy's little pool floaty thing from? I know you are in WA but Id love to get one for Iz too even though our pool is pretty cool for her but on those 41 days we are about to have it might be fun to put her in it for a few minutes and then back into her shell!

Well since Sunday night and tough love again - we are back to Iz waking once in the night - whoo hoo! She wakes anywhere from 2-4 for a quick feed and back til 6-7. This morning it was 630 so I put her back thinking she would grizzle and want to get up but she slept til 9!! Im finding her day sleeps are long and its easy to get her to go down - maybe because her solids are going so well and also shes soooo active when awake....anyone else finding this? She is pulling herself up to standing on anything that is about 20cms off the floor so its only a matter of time til she realises that the coffee table and tv unit arent too far away!! Her crawling is still unco as but shes into everything and every room - I have a makeshift door to the kitchen but we will need to get a gate for that door and the stairs very soon.
I have mothers group tomorrow and I have to walk in 41 degree heat - ugh! Our car should be ready Friday - I think I mentioned that in my last post! Did I mention Im excited and after 3 days of Al being back at work Im well and truly ready to get my car back ???? Thai fish cakes waiting - talk soon!!!

[Kazmar]

hey tan im happy 4 u that iz is sleeping better and the crawling is so scarey 4 me im going 2 have 2 do the child protacting the house also, good luck walking in the heat. Slip, slop and slap! I know what its like 2 have a car in the shop or DP taking it 2 work as his car is in the shop. Have a good day at mummys club.

This reminds me ladies if u have any ideas 4 me, im really needing 2 meet ppl with bubs that live in my town, like a mummys club but i cant find one i thought of making my own like starting up a website as theres not 1 4 the ballarat area that has a website. What do u ladies think?

[LuluHB]

Tan - yay for your car being ready this week. I'd be lost without mine - just knowing you can go anywhere, even if you don't want to IYKWIM. I've got the opposite sleeping that you have (yay for a huge improvement on your Iz's sleeping) - my Iz is fantastic through the night - goes down about 8pm and doesn't wake until between 7-9am (sorry girls ), but her day sleeps are no more than 40 minutes at a time, and she's only having 2 of them - makes it hard to get anything done during the day (like work!!) but at least I get a good night's sleep.

Not sure where the pool float came from - it was a Christmas present from my folks, but will find out. If needs be, I'm happy to get one over here and post it to you. The pic is from Mum's pool and its in a big covered enclosure so its blo*dy freezing in there - even on a 46 degree day. We put Iz in the float and dragged her round a bit to get warm, and then she seemed happy enough to just bob around for about 10 minutes before she got a bit cool.

MS had disappeared but has come back with a vengeance unfortunately, but at least its better than with Iz as its only when something smells or looks bad. Back to calling DH whenever Iz has a pooey nappy so it can't be too bad to have morning sickness!! I guess I'm a bit more accepting of the idea of having a second baby now, but I still can't think of things except for Izzy's benefit - like which room is best for Iz, how long should I stay in hospital for Izzy's sake, how will I still get to Izzy's swimming classes? Hopefully it will change, or else this little bubby is going to be the most neglected child in the world

Kass - I think its a great idea to try to form a mother's group if there isn't one already. Have you called the local council or hospital to ask if there is anything?

[Kazmar]

No i havent luluHb thats a great idea, i knew one of u ladies would come up with something.
Also luluHb a man i know went 2 sleep school with his bub, the same age as Bella, and was told that bubs do 40mins sleep then start 2 stir and need 2 put themselves back 2 sleep so if shes sleeping all night maybe look at how light it is in her room during the day Bella is ok if its not pitch black but some bubs just like us adults cant sleep if its 2 light in the room......just a suggestion.

[Ashlee]

Shell-Yay for TTC#4. Wow, I'm flat out with one, let alone 4!!!

Tan-Yep if she is getting up on random items, she'll be up on bigger stuff in no time. I' sent Danni an MMS of Blakey walking around the furniture today, he see's me then gets really fast at the end lol Yay for Friday to get your car back!

Lulu-I didn't mean get legal advice form the net, I meant some phone numbers and contacts etc, maybe read up some general info if legal aid have a website (sitll haven't had a chance anyway mum is on the PC tonight). I really don't think the new bub will be neglected, all the priorities will shift to 50/50 once Ned comes along, I'm sure. At the moment you're just used to it being her, doesn't mean you're 1 child mentality can't rollover to 2. Just remember the adjustment from you and DH to you, Iz and DH

Kass-Yep it's called a sleep cycle, but some babies just won't resettle - mine is one of them, once he stirs he rolls over and crawls up the other end of his cot, and won't go back down!

Fingers crossed Blake has a good night tonight - I feel like such a nicer person after getting a decent night's sleep. I hate being a b!tch but when I'm tired, I can't help it

[Shellbelle]

Well, all my 3 kiddies will be going to the dr today! I had the night form hell last night!! Angus went to bed about 7.30, I was still up on comp when he woke at 11pm screaming his head off. I bf him, then went to bed about 12ish, and then from then on he just about fed continuosly all night!! He is really snotty and I think he has sore ears and throat. He had a bit of a temp so gave him some panadol, but he just tossed and turned and screamed all night. THEN, to make matters worse, DD #2 woke up at 3am vomiting, was all in her bed and everywhere! SO I had to put her in the shower to clean her up, change the sheets and settle her. I looked in her throat cause she was in tears with pain, and she has all red dots down the back of her throat everywhere???? Not sure what that is???? So, anyway, will take them all to the dr to get checked, just have to wait for them to open at 8am to ring. And, it is still peesing down rain here, so I have a mammoth washing pile, and now spewy stuff to try and wash as well!! (Maybe I should have posted this in the boo hoo room!) Sorry gals, just had to get it off my chest!!!

Hope everyone has a nice day!!!

[Beach Mama]

Awww Shell- hope all the kidlets get better soon and you can all get some rest and sunshine hun.

[Kazmar]

shell thats horrible, red dots????? Let us know how u go and what those red dots r? Poor Angus.

[Ashlee]

Huggles Shell, I hope all is well and nothing sinister going on. Sounds like we both had a rough night but yours takes the cake.

[Kristen]

Oh my lord you girls can TAAAAAAAAALK!!!

I will have to spend some time doing some personals later so a very quick update from us just to let you know how we're going.

Mia's been doing well - I've got her an amber teething necklace which I am hoping will sort out some of her grizzling issues which are just doing my head in at the moment. She's now taught herself to slowly stick her bum up in the air and move an inch backwards and then gets frustrated because she can't reach anything anymore LOL She'll get there...

Re: feeding, she's lovely anything that's got no lumps in it (hates yoghurt though) but every time I try and introduce chewing to her she gags and refuses to eat it. PRINCESS I tell you!!

As for me, great!!! SUPER high at the moment - had the most FANTASTIC photo session yesterday (photos are up on the blog already - I couldn't wait I was that excited! I literally screamed when I uploaded them to my computer for editing!) and have had heaps of enquiries come through which is great!! Hoping the momentum keep churning so I can stay busy, busy, busy

[Beach Mama]

Oooh Kristen what a little heartbreaker!!! Shes adorable and Ive said it before but you have an amazing knack for capturing the spirit of the kids you photograph!!

[Kazmar]

oh kristan shes beautiful!!!!! what a little dolly. I wish we had some good photographers here (sorry if i spelt that wrong)

[Ashlee]

WOW Kristen, she is such a beautiful little girl!!!!!!!!!! You're fantastic, when you decide to come for a QLD holiday, I'll be booking in straight away lol