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Hey ladies!
Dan - So glad you are feeling better babe! We have benchtops in and DH s tiling todya. The new doors will be arriving in the next week. Izzy is in her big bed, she loves it but if she is a bit awake we still find she will occasionally get out of bed and play instead of sleep - just means we have to go in to resettle a bit but overall its working really well! Jameswent back to his 6 hour sleep but even that is great so Im not complaining! He fed 2 hourly afer the 9 hour sleep so Id rather 3 hours! I had Izzy's 18mth check next month (busy too) and I think shw ill only just be around 11 kgs so don't stress lovely!
Lis -I will post pics soon of the kitchen!! DH used all our dowloads so I ahve to wait to the 1st to do anything! Even just normal browsing costs us and Im fuming. Im at mums today getting my BB and intenet hit but wont have it at home.:rolleyes: So frustrating! My MCHN is on the 19 Dec - so Izzy will be 19mths old! Ugh I need to go and get her 18mth shots - not looking forward to that but want to do it now while I can and then I have James' shots in a month too.
Kass - SO exciting TTC! I know what you mean aobut hte new baby because I was wondering in the last few weeks of my pregnancy how on earth I would love anohter person like I do Izzy and its so true what they say about your love not dividing but multiplying for each one. I gve Izzy as much time as I can and Iforgot how much newbrns sleep and other than booby and cuddes they do'n't need as much as toddlers so there is plenty of time for everyone to adjust! :hug:
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Tan - your new kitchen sounds like its coming along beautifully. Very exciting. When did you put Izzy in the big bed first?? How did you go initially? I'm wondering if I should maybe take the side off Izzy's cot so that it turns into a junior bed. I'm just worried she'll be getting up and wandering every time she wakes up! How is James going? Sounds like he is starting to sleep really well for you. Much easier to deal with average day sleeps if you're getting a really good sleep at night. Elena has only just started sleeping decently during the day - I now get at least 2 hours out of her in the morning which is heaven - the girls actually sleep at the same time so I get time to do all the housework while they're both asleep which is sooooo much easier than trying to do it when one or both are up.
Dan - glad you're feeling better sweetie. Don't hesitate next time if you are suffering. MS is such a horrible thing. Sounds like Livvy is testing her mummy well and truly at the moment. Try not to stress about it - she may be picking up a bit of a hormone change with you and that little bean you're growing. I know Izzy certainly went through some weird periods. And definitely don't stress about her weight. FWIW Iz is 80cm tall, so a bit taller than Livvy, but almost half a kg lighter than Livvy. My MCHN says she's absolutely fine - she's consistently been on the same line of weight, is full of energy, bright and alert. We both just have lovely little fairy girls, that's all. Don't know about you though but it makes clothes a nightmare. I just bought Izzy a couple of size 1 skirts and they literally fall off her.
Kass - good luck with the TTC. I hope your journey is a very, very short one!
Lis - how are the renos going? Nightmare time but hopefully it will pass quickly for you. Do you think there's a chance you'll be in your new house for Christmas? Crossing my fingers for you that you will.
TT is going slowly with Izzy. She happily sits on her potty or the toilet seat but nothing happens yet. She knows when she is about to wee and if she doesn't have her nappy on she gets really distressed but no matter how many times I take her to the potty or the toilet she won't do anything. She's had only a couple of accidents and is really upset when she does. I'm trying not to pressure her though so most of the time when she obviously needs to do something if she doesn't do anything on the potty within a couple of times of taking her to it I'm just putting her nappy back on. Do you think I'm doing the right thing? Damn this is hard when you don't have the operator's manual!
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Hi all! So what exciting things did you all get up to on the weekend. Spent most of mine with a paintbrush in my hand. Tip for you all: don't try to paint a house with a toddler lol!
Tan bummer about the downloads. Oh well not long until the 1st dec (as scary as that sounds!). Have to get Ellie's needle soon too, not looking forward to it at all.
Lulu how is the TT going? Sorry I have no clue whether putting the nappy back on is right or not, clearly I need an instruction manual too. Hopefully somebody who has been there and done that will give some advice.
Dan hope you are still feeling well. How is Livvy?
Shell where are you hun? Hopefully just too busy to get on BB!
Kass so excited for you TTC!
Well that's it from me, I'm exhausted and have decided that DH can finish painting the new house by himself lol! We got heaps done though and it looks so much better! Gonna go get some coffee I think and sit in front of the TV. Chat soon xxx
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Lulu- Izzy had gastro a few weeks ago and we ended up putting her in there when she threw up in her cot and the next day she climbed in wanting her naps there too. She is still in her sleeping bag, we tried stopping it but one of the times she did climb out she sat there with her bag in hand basicaly saying "mum I can't sleep without this on!". She has fallen out a few times but it is so low to the ground we weren't too worried and it hasn't happened for about a week. I found her asleep on her rug on the floor when I went in one night - too cute. She can walk in her bag but she goes down for all naps pretty well, nights are fine and occasionally we have to go in to resettle her for day naps because she has gotten up to play. Phew that was a bit long winded sorry!!! James is doing really well! He slept from 8 til 5 last night! Thing is and this sounds so dumb but I prefer it when he gets up at around 2 and then 6 because he isn't so unsettled during the day then. If he goes that long overnight he tends to want a feed 2 hourly during the day instead of 3-4 hourly. I shouldn't complain I know! I also know after Izzy that it could all turn to pot very fast so I am making the most of it while I can.
Lis - How on earth can you drink coffee at this time of night!!!!!! I would be awake ALL night - can't drink it after 4pm or I am wide awake. Painting sounds interesting wth El around but I love a freshly painted house!! Sounds like you are getting lots done! I am getting Izzy's shots done on Thursday - ugh - not looking forward to them.
We have had a busy weekend - a 1st birthday yesterday and a blessing today - its ben great htough because Izzy has had fun with lots of kids and we got to show off our little man!
Im off to bed - MG tomorrow and I think I will book in to get my hair done!! Chat soon lovelies!
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Oh Lis. I can just see Elena giving you a very big help with her own idea of painting!! I hope its going well for you though. FWIW Izzy had her injection last week and she has suffered absolutely no ill effects whatsoever - and the others all really knocked her around. Maybe its because thankfully its just the one vaccine this time?
Tan - thanks for the advice re bed. Izzy is out of her sleeping bag now - she takes it off the second I put her in her cot and just hands it back to me. She's now very attached to her doona instead. Funny little things. I know what you mean about the sleep with James. Elena is the same - much better if she needs a feed around 3am or so. If she has that, then she will have about a 2 hour nap in the morning. If she sleeps through she will only go down for about 40 minutes. And OMG I love that 2 hour nap - crosses over with Izzy's morning sleep and I can actually get some things done! Definitely enjoy those long, uninterrupted sleeps yourself while they last though. Hopefully he will keep sleeping through and soon feed less during the day - after you get through that dreaded 6 week growth spurt of course!!
We had a fantastic day yesterday. Did absolutely nothing and it was bliss. The girls both went down for a morning nap so DH and I went to have a shower and then a nap ourselves. Poor love had other ideas too but then Elena woke up so the three of us climbed into bed together. Izzy soon joined us and we just lazed around and played. By the end of the day we had achieved close to nothing (I had gone to get fruit & vegies), the girls were still in their pjs, the house was a mess of toys everywhere but it was just the nicest day we have had in a very, very long time. Pity we can't do it all the time!
Have a lovely day mums and tots and little bubbies and growing beans (wow that list is growing!!)
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Tan I can drink coffee at anytime and still sleep like a log! Good luck with Izzy's injections. I was going to get Ellie's done this week too but she woke up this morning with a lovely snotty nose eeeewwww. Might wait and see how this pans out first, hopefully just a small cold and nothing else! YAY for James sleeping so well, you are so lucky!
Lulu glad to hear Izzy was ok after her injection. Your lazy day sounds awesome! I love having those days in winter.
Well better get some work done. I'm lucky enough to be able to work from home today. At least now I may see some of the sunshine, finally we have some sun after all that crappy weather!!!
Take care ladies xxx
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Hi Everyone!
Sorry, I have been MIA. Have been trying to do extra shifts last fortnight to try and help with christmas. We have brought the kids a big 16ft round trampoline with the net plus other pressies for under the tree - so expensive this year!! Just so hard as I am sick of tripping over toys inside!! Trying to concentrate on outside toys!!
Will come back in this arve and do a proper catch up, but just wanted to say I am still here and thinking of you all!! Have a busy day again today, end of year activities at school etc. Be back I promise xxxx
Oh, just wondering if you all got the 18mth chicken pox vacciniation???? I was thinking of not getting it?? Just that I still hear of all the kids who have been vaccined still getting it at a later date anyway? Oh, I don't know what to do!! Eldest DD has had chick pox, middle DD hasn't and not had needle eaither cause it wasn't included in the schedule when she was born? EEck, not sure....Ok, BBL!!
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Hello ladies!!!
Sorry i have also been MIA, I have been TTC#2! And its taken my time, mind you have been watching this thread. Where is everybody!!!??
Shell- Annabelle is getting her needle for chickenpox on the 8th of December. I just figure its there for a reason. Id hate her to get them so young. Scratching and scaring herself. Even if she does get them later on at least she'll be older and I can explain not to scratch ;)
Ill bbl xoxo to all and good luck with the xmas organising !
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Hey girls. I'm here with my germs lol. Elena is sick with tonsilitis and she kindly gave it to me. Feeling pretty awful and taken the day off work. Couldn't have happened at a worse time too - we are moving this weekend and I have heaps of packing/organising to do and no energy to do it.
Shell as Ellie is sick I haven't given her the chicken pox vacc yet. But we will be getting it. Yes they can still get chick pox but having the vaccine means they won't get it as bad I think? I had it really badly as a child and I still have the scars from it so I'd like to avoid that for Ellie if possible.
Kass best of luck TTC, hope this is the month!
Gotta go, little miss is being awfully quiet so must be up to something!
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Good luck with the TTC Kass. Nice way to be spending your time!!
Shell - Izzy has had her chicken pox. I was told the same as Lis - they may still get cp but they'll get a much milder dose. Try not to work too hard, but I bet the extra money is really nice. Christmas just seems to be more and more expensive each year doesn't it?
Lis - poor you and El. I hoe you're both feeling better very soon.
Dan - how are you feeling? I hope your MS is easing up a bit.
Sarah - how are you feeling? Not long to go now. Have you got names sort out yet or still working on it?
All pretty quiet here. I went out shopping on my own on Saturday afternoon. Got Mum's birthday present and was trying to start Christmas shopping for anyone other than the kids. So hard to find anything. I have a DH who is the hardest person on the planet to buy for. I have no idea what to get!!
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Hi gorgeous ones! Back later for personals after I feed the little dude but wanted to pop in and say HI!! We are great! James is feeding and sleeping super dooper well still which is such a blessing. Izzy has been a bit sick too, fever, sore throat and a horrid night so we are getting the CP needle on Wednesday. Not looking forward to it. Our little man is giving us loads of smiles and giggles - soooo cute! Back later loves!
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Gosh I am back again for another quickie!! I am loving all these new av's!!! And Tan, your xmas ticker pic is gorgeous. Makes me want to pull my finger out and do mine again! I got Sarah to do my xmas cards last year - not sure if you still do them do you Sarah????
Anyway, I am off to dinner tonight!! No kids, DH is babysitting haha!! It is a kindy committee break-up dinner. Anyway, just cooking the kids dinner and then I better get dressed xxx
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Ooooohhh loving the new AV's ladies! Look at all you yummy mummies! :D
Lulu good luck with the Christmas shopping. My DH is hard to buy for too but luckily we aren't buying each other present this year - figured we've already spent enough money lately! Probably just get something small for under the tree on Chrissy morning. I haven't bought Elena's yet, still deciding what to get for her. What are you getting your girls?
Shell hope you enjoyed the child free dinner!
Tan is your kitchen finished? Your ticker photo is adorable!
Kass any news hun!!!!!!
Dan hope you are feeling well and getting plenty of rest.
Eeeeeekkkkk I'm still sick, think I may have to go to docs for some ABs as I'm just not getting any better. Worst thing is that I can't take any time off work as we have a deadline looming, so have to try and get through today somehow. Ellie is fine now though thankfully. We have been packing frantically and moving this weekend, poor Ellie is looking a bit confused by all the boxes and all her things going into them. She keeps pointing to the packed ones and saying 'open'!
Better go, hugs to you all, have a great day!
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Hi yummy mummies,
I have been so terribly slack posting in her lately so I'm going to beg for you all to forgive me and my slackness.
Sangie - Best of luck moving gorgeous. It's a suckie job be gee it is so nice to unpack in YOUR OWN HOME!! Hope the weather gives you a great day for moving. How gorgeous El wanting all her stuff unpacked. The mental picture is giving me flash backs of Olivia 'helping' me pack when we moved. Gotta love them helping. Get better soon gorgeous. Sickness always comes at the worse time.
Tan - It is fantastic to hear that you are going so well and your little man is feeding and sleeping like a trooper. I agree with Shell, your ticker photo is gorgeous. I can't tell from it but do Iz and James look alike? I read on your msn heading that Iz fed herself with a spoon. Isn't it gorgeous watching them but I never knew how far such a little amount of fod can go, LOL!!
Kass - Best of luck TC #2. Fingers crossed it's real quick for you. Your little girl is going to be a great big sister.
Shell - Great ticker hon. Looking hot!! So good to hear from you and that everything is ok. How'd dinner go? Enjoy getting out without DH and the kids? I'm having one of those night tomorrow. I'm so excited. I remember when I refused to be away from Dave and Livvy now I count down the hours, LOL. Livvy had her 18 month chicken pox immunisation and it didn't affect her at all. You wouldn't have known she had it. I got it because even if she does get it later it is only shingles and she won't get them anywhere as bad.
Lulu - I hear you on DH being so hard to buy for. Have you thought of getting him a keyring with a photo of you and your gorgeous girls lasered on it? A watch? When all else fails you can go the vouchers. Horrible I know but i've had to resort to that sometimes. I can't believe how quickly your girls are growing. If you do decide to sell you P & T pram I'll definitely love to have a chat about it. I laughed so hard when I read that and thought OMG her DH is going to go crazy. How have you been feeling lately gorgeous? Improving?
As for us things are up and down. Always seems to happen when I'm on night shift too. I spent my 10hr Saturday nightshift vomiting so everyone at work has pretty much assumed that I'm pg but did they ask?? No they all took the grown up approach and gossiped behind my back. Feel like i"m back in high school. Oh well that's what happens when you work with all women. M/S is a hit and miss at the moment. Some days all I do is vomit and then there are days that I can actually do stuff. My house is a bomb site and Dave has started a new job so he is barely home at the moment. We're surviving though, just living in a mess. No-one is allowed to visit me, LOL!!
As for our gorgeous little princess (and I use that term very very lightly) is just amazing during the day. She is growing too quickly and seems to be learning something new every second. I can't believe my eyes. We still don't have a lot of words but she is bubba talking non stop. I have no idea where she got that from ;). She has cut all of her teeth, THANK GOD!!! Now the battle is getting her to brush them. Any tips ladies?? She is eating and drinking anything she can get her hands on but still not growing much. Our issue at the moment, when is there not one, LOL, is she is sleeping terribly overnight. I haven't had a night's sleep since last thursday so I'm a little bit tired. Fingers crossed she's just pushing my buttons and it will stop soon.
Alright I better go and get organised. I have to go for a coffee this morning and I'm not at all looking forward to it.
Chat soon gorgoeus mummies, I promise,
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Hello wonderful mummies!!
Well no new for me with TTC just yet. Af has arrived so LOTS of DTD once she has gone ;)
We all seem to be very busy coming up to xmas, Im doing shopping all the way up until the 23rd!! Spread it accross a few pay checks so we can still eat! haha
I hope you're all well and your babies and learning and growing into beautiful mini grown ups! I know Annabelle is a lil Miss. Thing these days haha but I love it!
Have Clints nephews bday on Sunday not looking forward to it, CANT STAND THEM.
Dan- That sucks you were so sick! Hope you're better now?
Livvy pushing your buttons haha arn't they all at this age??!! Hang in there shes get tired herself soon and want a nights sleep.
No tips on the brushing the teeth, I have to fully hold Annabelle down to get them done. We got Annabelle a Cinderella electric tooth brush and that help, as she doesn't let us get in there for long at least with an electric on they get done properly ;)
Ok ill bbl, take care ladies
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Quickie here too! ;)
Shell- You look HOT mama!
Dan - Try giving Liv a "play" toothbrush, let her play while you do yours, give her one in the bath and if worse comes to worse - hold her down! :rofl:
Kass - Sending you loads of TTC vibes love.
Im off to Donny today with a gf for lunch and dress shopping for her! Dad is looking after Izzy and DH is working on the kitchen - doors arrived, today pics coming soon!!! Chat soon!
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Hey guys.... im so slack!
finally into 2nd trimester now. Had my scan on MOnday which went perfectlywell
hope everyone is happy and healthy xx
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Hey all! A quickie here too cos I'm tired!
Dan - we give Ellie a toothbrush to 'play' with. She watches me brush my teeth and copies. She seems to love her toothbrush and now she brushes her teddies teeth too lol!
Tan - hope you had a great time at donny's. I still haven't been to check it out.
Kass - sorry AF arrived hun. Fingers crossed for this month!
Danni - great to hear from you! YAY for second tri, that went soooooo fast! Well maybe not for you though! Feeling better?
Hi Shell and Lulu!!
I'm surrounded by boxes and told DH not to pack up the puter so I can jump on BB quickly lol. We are moving tomorrow so I will be offline for a little while. Not sure when we will have the net (DH is supposed to be organising that so who knows!!!). Catch ya's soon, take care xxxx
