Thanks for all the congrats ladies! I am still in shock as I wasn't expecting it to happen so quickly. I had convinced myself that it was going to take months.
Tan congrats on becoming an aunty! I completely understand why you wouldn't want to take Izzy on a plane to Canada. If she is anything like Elena then sitting still for even one minute is out of the question!
Dan yay on the big girl bed! How is it going? We haven't made that transition yet, thinking we might wait until after Ellie turns 2. She is still such a wriggler at night!
Lulu how adorabe that Izzy goes to find her sister! Although you would probably rather that she let Elena sleep lol! I've heard that there is a heat wave going on in your part of the world, hope you are all coping with the heat. At least you ain't pg this summer lol!
Shell glad that Angus is ok, how scary! Happy birthday hun!
Welcome townsville girl and best of luck trying to TTC!
Gonna head off to bed soon, feeling very tired and sick already. Take care all xxxxx
Welcome Townsvillegirl. Looks like you're like me and have two bubbies VERY close together. And you're going back for NO. 3 already??? Wow. You're a very brave lady.
Shell - happy belated birthday. I hope Angus is better very quickly and that your girls (or you) don't get it. Hope you get a lot of sleep too.
Lis - sorry you're feeling so sick already. I know its a great indication that everything is ok but seriously, MS sucks! I hope it passes very, very quickly for you. Were you sick with Ellie and if yes, the whole time or did it ease up? Yes - I would definitely rather Ellie was allowed to sleep. Very frustrating sometimes but its hard to be angry with Izzy is so proud of herself and Ellie wakes up laughing and clapping. Very gorgeous.
LIke Lis said, it has been very hot over here and no sign of easing up over the next week - high 30s the whole way through. We have an airconditioner that does the upstairs where the girls' bedrooms are and one that does the downstairs. The upstairs one has been on continuously since Boxing Day. I am not looking forward to getting the power bill - might have to crack the whip and get DH working longer hours Still, if it means the girls get good naps during the day and comfortable sleeps overnight then its worth it.
Anyway, off to try to convince Ellie that she actually is tired. Don't like my chances given she is doing laps walking around the coffee table chattering away
Hi gorgeous mummies,
Lulu - I love reading stories about your girls. They just sound absolutely gorgeous together and it gets me all excited about Livvy with her little sister/brother. I can just picture Iz being so proud that she found her little sister. I'm still stunned that El is doing laps around the coffee table chattering away. God she is so little it's scary. I was terrified about getting our first heating bill as the house we were in when Liv was born was absolutely freezing and had a heater going all the time for her but like you we decided it was worth it to keep Liv warm.
Liz - about the m/s. Fingers crossed it eases up for you really soon and the first trimester flies by and the m/s disappears. Fantastic news that it happened quickly for you. I wanted to wait until Livvy was 2 for a bed but I want her settled in a bed before the baby comes for two reasons. I dind't want Livvy to associate the baby with taking away her cot and I have a funny feeling this transition isn't going to go well so I wanted her settled in a bed before I'm up all night with a newborn and try to avoid having to try and settle two kids overnight. Fingers crossed my plan works. Are you guys all settled in?
Tan - How are you gorgeous kiddies treating you. Still being spoilt by James sleeping through the night? How is Izzy when you b/f James? Is Iz sleeping overnight in her bed or day sleep only? How'd you make the transition in the end (my memory is terrible ).
Shell - Bugger about Angus being sick but great to hear that he already feeling better. Isn't it weird how they go from so sick to better in a matter of hours. They certainly keep up guessing and on our toes that's for sure. Have you managed to wean Angus yet or is he still standing firm and not giving up his bb's?? How's work treating you?
Townsville mum - Welcome to our amazing little group. Like Danni said sometimes it's quiet for a few days then we have a flurry of conversation. You'll have to fill us on your little kiddies. Best of luck TTC #3. Did you have any trouble TTC your first 2? Sorry if that's personal. Feel free to ignore me. I'm such a questioner (that's my polite way of calling myself a sticky nose, LOL!!!).
Danni - How you feeling gorgeous? Not long til your next scan. Can't wait to see if I guessed right. What is little M up to? Have you managed to move him into his own room yet?
Has anyone heard from Sarah?? Is her little man here yet??
Livvy has found a new interest. My bb's!!! I have no idea why she is always pulling down my top and playing with my bb's, REGARDLESS OF WHERE WE ARE OR WHO IS AROUND!!!! Anyone else's little ones doing this? I've noticed that I have started leaking ALREADY so I'm wondering if that is why.
We haven't made the transition to Liv's bed yet as it was only put together yesterday as I had to tidy up and sort out her room and wash all her sheets. Our first try is going to be her afternoon sleep today. Keep everything crossed for us. Lulu Liv absolutely loves her bed and is very protective of it!!! She loves sitting on it, laying on it, using her pillows but she is the only one. My mum was here yesterday when we put it together and made it and made the mistake of trying to sit on it with her. Livvy prompty walked behind on and started to push her off while telling her off. It was so cute but a little bit naughty.
Olivia's independence is getting out of control here. She is doing everything herself. I swear the only thing I'm allowed to do for her now is change her nappy. She even undresses herself. My baby has completely gone . She got a pram and capsule for Christmas and I can't get her to leave the house without them both. She even has to put them in the boot of the car. She is getting so damn cute and such a little girl.
I have my first OB appt tomorrow so hopefully all is ok with bubba. I've got a cute little belly but gee Olivia flogs the crap out of my belly. Poor little bugga. I had a little melt down the other day that this baby must be thinking that we don't want it because we have nowhere for it to sleep and haven't bought a single thing for it . We buy everything new still for Olivia so this one can have all her hand me downs. Poor little munchkin I even lost it's first u/s picture for 3 weeks so I couldn't show anyone. This would not have happened with Livvy. I feel so bad. It gets getter doesn't it??
Alright I better go. Got a house full of visitors and I'm being rude sitting on the computer while Dave cooks everyone breaky and cleans up afterward. I must admit I'm loving having him home and helping with everything. He's been amazing and we have even done some of our little jobs around the house.
Chat soon everyone. Have a great day and keep cool.
Mason is obsessed with my boobs too. Especially when he has a runny nose and he knows I hold tissues in my bra He loves to put one hand down there whenever he can!
Mason went into a single mattress in his own room for the firs time last night. What a stressful experience. Imissed him so much...and even DH coudnt sleep without him. He slept from 9pm til 3:30am when I heard his breathing change on the monitor....
A few minutes later I hadn't heard anything so I thought I better go check on him...and I found him walking through the kitchen!! Little munchkin. I kissed him to death (as if he had been gone for days!) and put him in our bed where we all slept so soundly until 9:30!
Tonight we are gunna try shutting the door.I know he will cry but I hate to think of what could have happened to him if I hadn't have gotten up. I'm happy to try again but it is breaking my heart.
I don;t see the big problem in having two babies in my room
Aw Dan. I had those same feelings too. For Izzy we bought beautiful new matching furniture, and for Ellie we have my SIL's second hand stuff that has gone through her 3 boys. Knowing I was having another girl meant I told myself I could only buy a couple of new outfits because Iz had so many, and I certainly didn't need to buy more than an extra one or two things with each new size/season. Didn't need toys because Iz had outgrown them all.
FWIW, Izzy had a heap of clothes in her wardrobe this time last year - it was probably about 2/3 full (one of those double door, built in jobs). Elena's wardrobe a year later is so full it is a struggle to put anything in or get anything out and her drawers are overflowing. She still has borrowed furniture but I've got over that now - she doesn't know and its safe and secure, and she has her own lovely new linen.
As you know, I went through a very, very long period where I honestly didn't want Elena - even after she was born - and I felt as if I was making such a public display of how much I didn't want her by the second hand stuff, not buying more stuff etc. I am now as ridiculously besotted with her as I am with Iz. So hang in there. Those feelings of not doing enough for your second born do pass. And hey, if she grows up complaining that she never got anything new I'm going to tell the ungrateful little Miss that because of her I bought 4 new prams!!
Good luck with the bed trial today. That is hilarious that Liv pushed her granny off.
Danni - that's fantastic for his first night! I'm sorry you missed him so much (well, you know, nice that you love him so much but sorry you felt bad). I think you need to do whatever you feel comfortable with. The only thing I would say is that I was relieved not to have to be worrying about disturbing Izzy in those early few weeks with Elena when there is so much night time activity. Their little worlds are already turned upside down by the new little interloper in their life, so keeping things as consistent as possible, and still maintaining Mason's own space, own room etc I think is a really positive thing. I know Izzy is very good at sharing with Elena, but she also knows that her room is hers, and that's it!
Hi Townsville girl! Good luck TTC and keeping up with us here! Some weeks its really quiet then it can be a bit busy like it is now!!
Shell - babe!! Poor Angus We had a sick girl here the last few days, she threw up NYE and then was out of sorts on the 1st, woke up throwing up all day yesterday, no fever though and spent all day on the couch watching the Wiggles, unheard of around here seeing as she is so active. She has a bright red cheek too so we wonder if she was bitten by something but she seems much better today thank goodness. It's horrid when they are sick, I hope your girls and you all stay well hun.
Lis - How are you feeling hun! So exciting! Izzy made the transition herself because she threw up one night ages ago before James was born in her cot so DH put her in the bed. She then asked to go in there for her day naps and we kept her in there after that! Good luck with it hun - I would just follow your normal routine with her and put her in for her day naps and see how she goes - she probably won't want to go in the cot at all! James is still sleeping overnight in fact, he sleeps better than Izzy!! Goes down between 7-8 and up at 7-8 - got up at 4 today though but right back to bed til 10!!! Can''t complain!
Lulu - You can send a little bit of heat over this way, our summer has been cr@ppy so far I know it can get SO hot here so I shouldn't complain but honestly 21 for NYE! It was 40 last year!!! We haven't used the pool once this year.
Dan - It does get better and I felt the same way with our bub because we didn't have anything new either... it was a bit easier to convince DH once we knew he was a boy but we really didn't buy much at all and I got loads of second hand stuff too. Maybe just buy something new that is really special just for bub hun and don't stress - these bubs don't need things, just our love and BB's!!! Funny how Liv has picked up on them!! Izzy kisses James and my bb while Im feeding him - it's hilarious and she calls it boob. Nice! She calls b'feeding "mum mum mum" and breastfeeds all her dolls! Just gorgeous. She loves him so much and just gives him loads of cuddles and kisses but can get quite demanding at times because she is a tad jealous. He is such an easy baby though, so content and sleeps super well so I can't complain.
Sarah - Not long to go sweet! I know it sucks, 14 days over -trust me I know but you will have him so soon and will be like me looking at my little guy thinking how fast he is growng up already.
Hi D and everyone I've missed!
We have heaps to do to get DH ready to go on Wed including mentally preparing myself! I have made plans to go to MIL's mums and a friends place so I should'nt be alone too much. Have a great Sundal all will chat soon!
You girls post too fast!!!! Sorry you didn't have a great night but 6 hours is pretty good D! Just think of me! I've had both kids in their own rooms from day 2 for Izzy and day 6 with James! I rest so much better not hearing every grunt and then I am well rested for chasing them and caring for them during the day! Why don't you have 2 in your room if that's what you want BTW??
Lulu is right of course! You also get SO much stuff given to you, DHkept reminding me and I forgot but even though you don't get as much as for the first (well we didn't - what's with that??? Second baby is just as special and amazing as the first??) but you still get given loads, plus toys etc are pretty unisex and can be passed down. You will be fine hun!
Hey everyone! Welcome Townsville Mum, I am one of the super lazy posters, I just don't have a whole lot of energy these days for some reason Perhaps because I use all available energy trying to get this baby out of me.
Still very pregnant, feeling miserable. Considering my 3rd tbsp of castor oil in 2 weeks to see if I can get something going. I took some NYE day and had contractions that night so maybe it will work. I can't sleep at night and I feel so big and uncomfortable. The worst part is I have felt so detatched from this pregnancy and have not bonded with him yet while he has been inside. I hope I feel differently when he is here. Okay whinge over...
Noah is growing into the most beautiful boy. He is cheeky a lot of the time but not too mischeivious at least. I do let him get away with a fair bit though. I figure you are only young once and as long as he is not harming himself or others I can let some things slide. He is starting to string 2-3 words together that I can understand but his own language he seems to string long sentances together, it makes me wonder what he is talking about because it must be important with all that he has to say
Can't remember if I posted around Chissy, Noah got spoiled, and on NYE we went and bought him a trampoline to top off the whole lot. Just as well Noah isn't going to be an only child so all these things we get him are not just for him in the bigger picture.
It sounds like everything is going well, a few pregnancies Congratulations Sangie!!!
Boobs!!! Noah still feeds 2-4 times a day and yesterday gave charlie brown a feed of them too He likes to play with my bbobs to get himself to sleep but not a habit I am happy with so I am trying to break that one.
Danni that is so cute about Mason getting up at 3:30am to walkabout. Noah is too scared to get out of bed for the most part and tends to stay in once we put him in, although he has snuck out a couple of times in the last week so we might be in for fun. I suppose 10 months in a big boy bed is a good run.
I'm so sorry for the lack of personals, I think I am going to try some castor oil now, anything to get this bean out of me.
Thanks for making me feel better about not having new stuff for this bubba. I went out this morning and bought bubba a new jumpsuit just so I felt like I have something just for bubba. Feel much better.
I thought I'd posted here already - haha! He is going to Canada for 16 DAYS! to see my BIL, SIL and new nephew that was born on the 30th Dec! Thomas Ronald. He is sort of representing the famly coz his mum and dad went to Canada last year to see them so they won't be going. They are coming here too in May or June but Al still wants to go see them! He hasn't told them but has set it all up with a friend of theirs in Montreal and he is going to just knock on their door when he arrives!! It's -14 during the day and -20 at night right now so he needs a jacket and some warm stuff!!! We are going to miss him terribly - I haven't been apart from him for longer than 5 days when I have been on school camp since we got together more than 11 years ago! I will split my time from here, mums, and my IL's and mum will stay with me so I'm not alone at all. Ugh. Hopefully it will go fast!
Now I remember. You have told us. My memory is like a sieve, LOL!!! I don't know how I'd be away from Dave for 16 Days either. You and the kids are going to miss him terribly but fantastic that you will have heaps of support from both sets of parents. HOLY COW -14 to -20!!!! I freeze in our winter so I don't think I'd ever cope with those temps. I'd never leave under the doona or the house, LOL!!
Yeah, I couldn't resist another pram Dan. I bought a side by side umbrella stroller and I have to say (sorry Tan!!) it is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better than the P&Ts. I never was a fan as anybody who has ever read a word I've written would know Ellie really hated it in the bottom toddler seat. Shopping trips were an absolute nightmare with me basically having to carry El the whole time. She loves her No. 4 carriage - same level as Iz, they can hold hands etc. She now sits happily and chatters away the whole time we're shopping. And it is just as easy to get around with as the P&Ts - not much wider so a much better choice for us.
Tan - I'm with you 100% on the 2nd baby thing. TBH I think that added a little to my PND. When Iz was born there was such a huge fuss made by absolutely everybody - flowers, presents, cards etc. DH had been secretly talking to the jeweller that made our wedding/engagement rings and had designed a special pendant for me. Huge fuss. With El I was home 10 hours after she was born, no visitors (I guess cos we were home), one bunch of flowers, nothing from DH, limited presents. I felt really deflated, like my second born wasn't as worthy as my first. It was really very sad.
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Tan - lucky Al, I would love to go to Canada. Hopefully the time will fly for you and he will be back before you know it. I'm sure that Izzy and James will keep you very busy lol!
Dan - I was going to suggest that you go out and buy bub a special outfit/toy. I was just saying to DH today that if this bub is a girl then I'm still going to go and buy her some new things (even if we have five trilion hand me downs from Ellie lol!). Are you going to find out the sex?
Danni - LOL at Mason walking around at night. I guess in the end you have to do what you are comfortable with. My cousin has her two kids in her room at night and has no problems.
Sarah - eeeewwww on the castor oil, you are a brave woman lol! Best of luck hun, hope your newest prince decides to join the outside world soon!
Lulu - Yes I had ms with Ellie but it didn't start until 6-7 weeks. This time I was sick from before 4 weeks! But I seem to be on top of it the last couple of days, regular snacking really helps. I agree that sleep is more important that a power bill so crank up that air con. We are finally seeing some warmer weather here woo hoo!
Gonna go and try to sleep, I'm so so tired but just can't sleep lately. Driving me nuts!
Sarah - good luck hun!! Can't wait for the birth announcment, I am sure you will do great!!!
Lis - MS already - yikes! Maybe you have twins in there??!!!!
Lulu - I love your pram collection. Although, as much as I love my P&T, middle DD doesn't sit in it anymore, so just using it single, I am hating it!! I want to buy a maclaren stroller, but I think DH will divorce me. I had pram and stroller for DD1, new stroller DD2, 2 new prams for Angus!!! God, that is bad, although I think you still win Maybe I can sneak it home and he won't notice!!
I am sick of lifting it in and out the boot though!
Tan - Ooh, hope Al has a nice holiday - lucky thing! I have never seen snow, although I hate the cold! Hence why I live in NQ!!! I think we wore jumpers for about 2 days last year!! I am used to my DH not being here, he used to work away 10 days, home 4 for years. He is working local now but leaves at 6am and is home 6pm, so barely see him anyway!!
Dan - Yes, I have my BB's back! I really had to do it as he was waking up during the night to feed back to sleep. So I just said no more boobies, that was when he was about 14/15mths? Although, never helped with his sleep - he still wakes up Can't wait to hear about your scan - so exciting!! I so long to be preg again - but on the other hand I love the growing independence of all my kids, and mroe freedom we have to do things together. Not so hard to go fishing/camping etc. So I spose I have to wait till I have grandchildren - yikes!!!
D - Oh, can't wait to hear about you bubs either!! I hope you get a pink one! Hope you are going to tell us all!!!
Anyway, sorry sbout patheric attempt at personal's, I have to crack a whip round here!! Going to attempt some school book shopping today! Crazy I know! Might go sneak a look at some strollers too!!
Still, if it means the girls get good naps during the day and comfortable sleeps overnight then its worth it.
about the m/s. Fingers crossed it eases up for you really soon and the first trimester flies by and the m/s disappears. Fantastic news that it happened quickly for you. I wanted to wait until Livvy was 2 for a bed but I want her settled in a bed before the baby comes for two reasons. I dind't want Livvy to associate the baby with taking away her cot and I have a funny feeling this transition isn't going to go well so I wanted her settled in a bed before I'm up all night with a newborn and try to avoid having to try and settle two kids overnight. Fingers crossed my plan works. Are you guys all settled in?
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. She got a pram and capsule for Christmas and I can't get her to leave the house without them both. She even has to put them in the boot of the car. She is getting so damn cute and such a little girl.
. We buy everything new still for Olivia so this one can have all her hand me downs. Poor little munchkin I even lost it's first u/s picture for 3 weeks so I couldn't show anyone. This would not have happened with Livvy. I feel so bad. It gets getter doesn't it??
He loves to put one hand down there whenever he can!
but you will have him so soon and will be like me looking at my little guy thinking how fast he is growng up already. 
Congratulations Sangie!!! 
. 4 PRAMS!!!!
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