Babies Born May 2007 #17

[Kazmar]

Ok firstly Lulu- Yes! Annabelle went through terrible stages with feeding as a young one. But as I had nothing to compare it to I just did it and she got over it with both of us working (crying, tearing hair out) routine. I remember for a few nights she was doing hourly! I think she just didn't want me to not be with her. Hang in there she will get past it. You're NOT a bad mother. You ARE a mother of a 13month old and a newborn! I cant even imagine how much patience that would take! Annabelle is still such a baby, I can see how you would be feeling so down about the situation. I dont think it's Elena you wished you never had Im thinking it's just the situation you wish you never had. Coz if it was all roses imagine how bored you would be!
Just think huni, when we're all having our second (those of us who only have one) you can look at our posts and smile (maybe laugh) at the fact that you can now give us advice on how to get through it. Hang in there, Elena will grow so quick and all this will be a distant memory.

Tan- Is Iz ok!!!!!!!!???????????? It's truly amazing what these lil ones can do to themselves and be alright. It's usually us who are hurt more, broken hearted that our lil ones have hurt themselves.
I know a lil man called Jett and one called Jed both with the middle names JAMES! They're tounge twisters, but really nice. You obviously like the more traditional names which is the same as me so Im sure you'll see that lil man and just know what he should be called. But a list is always great fun. I cant believe Iz has 3 molers!!! Annabelle has 2 top teeth and 2 bottom ones. But she is teething at the moment Im sure, at least I hope thats the reason why she is acting like this!


Shell- Your house hold sounds a bit like a mad house like mine! I wouldn't have it anyother way though
Angus is just loving his mummy? Hahahaha sometimes they can love to much to a point where they have left an imprint on your hip! Annabelle does stuff like that if she feels sick or teething, or if she just wants to cuddle inbetween mummy and daddy when mummy and daddy are trying to have alone time
Yummy pasta!!! Even better prawns!!!! Angus should be fine to eat prawns, of course not the tail Annabelle lovvvvvves fish!

Sangie- Fingers crossed you have a lil wonder in there! I hope Ellie gets better we are all only just getting over the cold. Not a fun or clean experience with us all snotting everywhere. Annabelle hates the sucker thing I use to clear her lil nose

Dan- I love all the talking and laughing Annabelle is doing! She says wayyyyy to many words for own good though Health nurse thinks she'll be an early bird in the sentences. Great 2 chatter boxes in the house!
Babydust your way!

D- Having fun doing your house? it'll feel great once all done

Well not much to report here ladies. Still just taking our time working on things. Me as a person, im slowly working myself out and realising im not as worthless as i've always thought blah blah blah boring stuff Seeing a lady at the MCHC that is helping me with self esteem etc. Annabelle has taken lots of steps but I still think shes a lil while from walking, but she is making up for it in talking!
Well I think I did a pretty good job on catching up! Sorry if I missed anyone but I'll bbl to fill in the gaps.

[lee75]

Hi everyone!!
Sorry have been MIA, but as per usual we have a sick household as well.
Ethyn started it all!!! Ah the joys of childcare, think he must be allergic to it. Shell I hear you on wanting another one just for the maternity leave, its hard work working 40hours per week, keeping a household up to scratch and keeping everyone happy. I have a very sick nan at the moment too, they were certain a few weeks ago that she wasn't going to make it and at the moment its a matter of when, she is in hospital at the moment and pretty much has been in there on and off, well more on, since the Anzac day weekend, what makes it worse for me is that we are 4 hours away, and the thought of doing a flying visit is out of the question as air fares here and back are $400, which is a total joke!!!!
Sorry for no personals, I am just so tired and should go and start tea.
for the wait Lis, hope you get what you want.
Tan!!!
*flowers* (sorry not emoticon!!) Lulu , you are doing a brilliant job with the 2 girls, don't be ashamed for leaving Iz in the lounge for 10 minutes, I leave Ethyn alone in the lounge while I hang the washing out
for everyone else!!

I know I said no personals, but they are only quick!! Ok off to sort out my 2 kids (one being DH)

[sangie]

Hi Lee, I was wondering how you were going! Sorry to hear about you nan, its awful when you are so far away. I will be thinking of her. Seems all our little ones have been sick lately, fingers crossed you are all feeling better soon!

Lulu how is Izzy? Elena seems less pale today but is still sleeping a lot, her day naps are double to what they usually are too. I like your theory that its teething, I might go with that too lol! Has Izzy got her molars yet? Elena hasn't so maybe that is what it is, well sounds good anyway! Hope the chiro works his/her magic on your Elena.

Kass great to hear from you. Annabelle sounds like she is doing well and good on you for talking to your MCH, I'm glad that you are feeling so much better! Elena is also a talker, hhhmmm most likely also inherited from her mummy lol!

Tan, Dan, Ash and D -

Ok that's as good as I can manage tonight. I'm really tired, Ellie is in bed and DH is out at a work function so might make the most of a quiet house and watch a DVD in peace. Have a lovely weekend all!

[Shellbelle]

So how are all the sick bubbas going??

We are on the mend, just damn teeth causing havic now. Has FOUR molars poking through!! Poor bubba, he has just got another 2 bottom ones, so has the top 4 and bottom 4 at the front, and is now getting his bottom molars. The top ones are almost through, and the bottom ones are starting - geez it never ends hey!!

Anyway, just popping in to say hi, I have to clean up from dinner yet. Just put Angus to bed and the girls are watching Cats & Dogs laughing their heads off!! Hope evryone has a nice weekend!!

[Kazmar]

Annabelle is teething at the moment. She wont let me look in her mouth and I no how she's acting that it's teething. I just dont know where to look for them. Can someone tell me whats usually next to pop out after she already has her 2 top and 2 bottom ones?

[Shellbelle]

Kass, Angus got the same as Annabelle first, then he got the ones up the top beside his 2 top ones. Then he got two top molars, then his other bottom ones beside the middle ones. Now he is getting his other bottom molars. That sounds so confusing!!!! Anyway, I better get my butt into gear, we are off to the show, complete waste of money but the girls are keen!! Am basically prob going to wave goodbye to $200 by the time they do a few rides and get a show bag!!! Anyway, hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!! xx

[Beach Mama]

Shell -Hey hun - glad it sounds like you are getting over your lurgies.... we have had it tough this year haven't we. Have fun at the show! Let us know all the goodies you get! They do say girls are a bit more independant than girls, having said that though, Izzy is going through a VERy cuddly stage, and will cry for cuddles at times that I can't give them, like cooking dinner etc.... I think she knows so I have been doing my best to give them before that and then to distract her with a dvd or something else while Im busy. I hope he gets over it soon. Yay for your Tupperware party! I have one on the 6th! Cant wait!!

Kass - Nice to hear from you hun! Hope you are doing ok and working through things. Izzy got her front 2 bottom then 2 top then the two next to those at the bottom and at top (so 8 in total!) then her 3 molars came up! Still waiting on one more molar! Izzy is great! Thanks for your kind words! I had an absolute heart attack but she really was fine about 2 mins after she fell!! Mum and I have beene watching her like a hawk all week to make sure her speech, movement, co-ordination etc are all ok!

Lee - you poor thing - these colds are just horrible aren't they. for you and your Nan, I hope she gets really better soon hun. Don't forget when you have the other one you have to be pg and work UP to your maternity leave Not fun when you are chasing a toddler and the size of a whale! Seriously I am HUGE and only 26 weeks - whats with that!!

Lis - I hope you had a nice relaxing night hun - a dvd and night in snuggling on the couch sounds divine!!

Lulu - MAJOR to you gorgeous - you are doing an AMAZING job and I can understand how you feel hun, splitting my time is my biggest fear and how I will do that without feeling like a bad mummy. Thing is, the fact that we CARE about this stuff makes us good mums hun... I know that there are parents and mums out there that don't and I think that is what separates us all. Off my soapbox now but I hope you were able to have some time when your mum arrived... Hows the P & T going

Dan - isn't this age so fun!! Im enjoying my girl so much right now (although when have I not!!) She is just the most fun little treasure to be around! I just can't go anywhere with her in her stroller for too long! Thinking of you TTC hun and fingers crossed that you don't have to go to the FS and your body will do its thang.

Ash - Huge hugs to you and Blake I hope he gets better soon chick.

D - Hey hun I hope you and Master M are well!

to all I have missed but if I keep going it will take you guys days to read!!

We are well, I am on holidays finally! I thought I was coming down with another cold yesterday but turns out just to be really bad hayfever - WTF - in the middle of winter??? but it was really windy here the other day so i think it stirred up all the pollens etc. Izzy is fine except for her cute geeky monk hair cut I gave her OMG remind me to take her to the hairdresser for a fringe cut next time! im too scared to fix it in case it ends up too short and looks even sillier!!

Im feeling huge right now, I swear I am so much bigger than with Izzy - in fact I know I am because I have been comparing pics!! I am doing lots of exercise though, trying to get fit for my VBAC. Yoga, classes, walking etc! Im also thinking about changing hospitals - crazy I know but there is another local hospital that I sort of forgot about and dismissed that has a much more positive and relaxed attitude to VBAC than the Mercy so I might go there- going on a tour tomorrow night.

DH and I are having a "date day" tomorrow. He is off work and we have both been workign our butts off lately and not really spending enough time on each other so mum is going to take her for the day and we are going out for lunch and going to do some Ikea shopping! I need some toy storage before I go completely crazy!!

Ok Im off ladies have a wondeful Sunday and I will promise to try and keep up more regularly!