Babies Born May 2007 #13

[Liviam]

Hi everyone,
I thought I'd pop on and say hi to everyone while I have some time free while my gorgeous little princess is crawling around trashing the lounge room. It's just so cute I can't stop here.

Danni - tell us about our house. What's it like? Enjoy your surprise tonight. Can't wait to hear what Dale surprised you with. We don't do valentine's day so no surprises here.

Tan - How are you going back at work? Enjoying it? Izzy enjoying spending time with nana? How is the newroutine of 3 feeds going?

Shelle - How absolutely gorgeous that Angus is waving. Livvy won't wave but has started clapping. That is cute too. Those two top teeth through for Angus yet so he can get some sleep and not be cranky?

Ash - You must have been spoilt today from your new fella. How's it all going? Your little man popped through any more teeth or is he walking yet?

Sangie - I can't believe how many works El can say. That's awesome. Livvy makes sounds, blurts, squeals and scream but no Words yet. El might completely skip crawling and just start walking, you never know.

Lee - How's your little man going? What's he up to now?

Lulu - Yay on your holiday! It sounds just like what you need. How you feeling? Is Iz sleeping better for you?

Hi to everyone else who I have missed. Hope you are all doing well and i'll catch up soon.

Some bad news here. Livvy is now on formula full time because my breast milk has all but dried up. I've tried so hard to keep my supply going while being back at work but it unfortunately hasn't kept up. I am still managing to get enough milk for her first feed in the morning but that's it. So it's sad that our breast feeding has finished but I am so incredibly proud of us that we made 9 months after our terrible start. So that is a huge big YAY!!!
I am feeling completely lost at the moment because I now have no idea what I'm doing with Livvy and she is spending more time at Childcare than with me and I have no idea what her routine should be. So what is everyone else doing with their little ones?
Livvy is having four bottles a day, water through out the day, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with desert. Do I offer her bottle or food first? Also what are you feeding your little ones and how much are they eating? I know that we aren't giving her enough vaiety but I just don't know what to give her.
We are so excited about buying our first house. It's just up the road, 5 houses to be exact. It's a great 3 bedroom, built in robes, ensuite, WIR, two living areas. You know the standard house. Our backyard is a great size too for Livvy to grow up in and hopefully a pool in the coming years. We just have to wait for the building inspection before we hand over the bucks.
Wow that was a lot about us, sorry guys!
Be back soon to catch up on everyone else,
Luv Dan & Livvy

[LuluHB]

Yay for your own homes Dan and Danni!

Dan - sorry to hear your breastfeeding adventure is coming to a close. Its not fair is it. I was lying in bed with Iz the other night when she wouldn't sleep and had (TMI alert!) colostrum just pouring out. I was almost in tears at the thought that I should still be feeding my princess. I'm so hoping it will be better with Ned. Crossing everything for you that you can at least hang on to that morning feed for a while yet.

Tan - try not to worry about the weight. My Iz is about the 20th percentile, but tall for her age but I agree its more likely just that she is now so much more active. Try and get some sleep too - very hard to not have much sleep and have to go to work and function like a real person!

Michelle - sorry to hear you're not getting much sleep either. And isn't it great when they get so excited upending food on the floor. I feel like I'm constantly mopping the floor!

Lis - Funny how they all develop differently isn't it. El's obviously doing really well with her speech, but not movement whereas Iz is the opposite - can't keep her still but haven't had a proper word from her yet. Best watch what we wish for - mobile AND talking babies sounds like hard work to me

Sorry for lack of complete personals - Izzy was happy eating a crusket but has just spat it big time so I'd better go. Back later - if I'm still awake . . .

[Danni]

bad news, we are not going tonight anymore We have lost our baby sitters.

Dan: our house is a 4 bedroom, ensuite, 2 living areas etc etc. We got an awesome bargain but we will still have to be so frugal with money unfortunately.

Mason eats breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and dessert. He just eats what we are having. Example for breakfast he had toast with me, scrambled eggs and bacon for lunch, afternoon tea was cruskits today and dinner will be stirfry and rice.

he eats a lot though and the nurse thats fine, but sometimes i worry. he feeds himself too unless its custard etc, then I feed him to avoid some of the mess.

Lulu: Have you tried seeing if Izzy will suckle? There is no harm in letting her have that colostrum if you and her wish.

Mason said his third proper word today! NONNA! haha my mum is so excited.

[Shellbelle]

Oh, what a weekend!! I worked last night and am soo tired it is ridiculous!!! Apparently Angus was really naughty for DH also last night, said that he cried all night. So I have severe Mummy guilts atm, as I can't stand the thought that he was so upset and I wasn't here. He said he tried panadol etc but nothing would settle him, so I had a big cry when he told me, and am still really upset at the thought. He is teething, I can see the whole 4 top ones coming down together, so I know he is miserable ans feel bad that he didn't have his boobies to comfort him. Anyway, I have to try and do some washing, BBL! The rain here hasn't stopped and we are going to be going nude soon if I don't wash some clothes!!!!

[Beach Mama]

Awww Shell you are doing an absolutely BRILLIANT job hun, and although you weren't there, Im sure your DH did a great job of trying to comfort Angus. Poor poppet with all 4 pegs coming out. I hope they break through soon and give you all some relief. Get some rest too woman - so go naked, the washing can wait. Give yourself an hour today hun to just sit, play with Angus, sleep or just chill out. *mwa*

Quick one here again, life since Ive been back at work is crazy - its only 2.5 days but feels like full time, Im off today but have a million things to do to catch up on housework and appointments!
Anyway will cehck in again later!

[Beach Mama]

Oh yeah - just got back from the Dr and wanted to you to all know that I got a
BFP last Wednesday night!! OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!! Lulu - we can do crazy together - Im gonna have 2 under 2!

A complete surprise - but a nice one! I don't even know how many weeks I am because I never got AF back, but we are thinking maybe around 6 weeks - could be 2 though and it could be 12!!! I have some m/s which unlike with Iz food doesn't help :P and also have put on 2 kgs already! Anyway still in shock - I have my dating scan on Wednesday so will let you all know how I go!

[Sair]

OMG Tan!!! How exciting!!! Thats 2 down, how many more of us will be pregnant this year??? What does Al think?

Michelle - Like Tan said, go naked and have some rest

Danni - The house sounds great! If you need an interior designer let me know

Dan - Sorry to hear about your milk drying up, it isn't a nice thing when it isn't on your terms but it is fantastic that you made it this far in your BFing journey

Sorry but a quick hi to everyone else, Juz is home so this is my chance to have a shower without a baby trying to crawl in to join me.

[Danni]

OMG Tan that is awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im thinking another princess for you too

[sangie]

Woo Hoo Tan congratulations! Yay Iz is going to be a big sister
You must still be in a bit of shock, I know I would be...........!

Gotta go, BBL when I have more time to write.

[LoveKnowsNoBounds]

Congratulations Tan!! What a surprise!!

[Janie]

Oh wow Tan, congrats, that's fantastic news! Hope you can keep the ms monster at bay

[Shellbelle]

TAN OMG!!!! I just screamed with excitment when I read your post - DH was like what's wrong!! HOW EXCITING!!!! Who will be next!!! Anyway, just checking in while I am cooking dinner, try and pop back later!! YAY TAN!!!

[LuluHB]

YAY for you Tan. Huge congrats. My huge sympathies on the morning sickness though - not much fun when you're dealing with mushy looking food and pooey nappies. I hope it passes quickly for you. Can't wait to hear how far along you are. Were you planning it or was it just one of those things? Wait for the looks you get when they ask you for the date of your LMP and you tell them some time in July 2006!!

Shell - I'm with the others - go nude woman! Mummy guilt's a terrible thing - nothing we do is right or good enough. Your baby boy loves you and knows he's got the best mummy in the world. If its any consolation, Iz has 5 teeth up the top all coming through and is inconsolable at times too, whether I'm there or not.

Danni - I have thought of letting Iz suckle and I'd be happy if she did but she's just not interested - my boobies are great things that hide a shiny gold pendant between them and that's about it!!

Had a lovely weekend down south at my folks - was my step-father's birthday. They loved having Iz for a whole weekend and it was so nice for me and DH to have doting grandparents around to take over feeding, changing, bathing, playing for a while. Iz spent the whole time chasing around Mum's dogs who weren't quite as eager to play with her as she was to play with them!

[lee75]

Congrats Tan!!!!

Sorry no time for personals just about to go to bed, but thought I would pop on to see what was happening with everyone

[Liviam]

OMG TAN!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting. Sending you, Al and Izzy the biggest congratulations. Can't wait to hear how your dating scan goes tomorrow.

Who will be next?? Not me just for the record. We aren't even going to start TTC until June/July.

Hope everyone is going along nicely. Livvy has had a few horrible nights but we are finally getting. Poor little munchin is teething and has a cold .

Catch you all soon,
Luv Dan.

[Danni]

bloody hell this is getting beyond a joke.

warning HUGELY selfish post here

mason will NOT go to bed. He will cry and cry and cry. he will only sleep in dh's arm in our bed while i sleep on the couch and we have all had enough.

its just crazy now and i dont know what to do. im so mad. ten months of this crap is too long

[Kazmar]

OMG TAN CONGRATS!!!!! Thats soooooooo exciting!!! Not 2 b rude, how old r u. As the other night something happened that is making me get scared we could have fallen pg. Im just not ready 4 another and think 4 myself im a lil 2 young. So just checking?!
Mabello im so sorry 2 hear Mason isn't sleeping, nither is Bella she's driving me insane!!!

[Beach Mama]

Kass - not rude at all hun - Im 32 in July and DH is 32 in August - you guys are all spring chickens!

Danni - Poor you and Mason- this heat is enough to drive you round the bend isnt it - heres hoping you will have a calm night hun.

THanks everyone for the well wishes... scan tomorrow - whoo hoo - I just cant wait to find out how many weeks I am - so weird being pg and not knowing! Dinner time for Iz - back tomorrow with an update!