Thanks Ashlee, yeah I did make my own and got Kat to upload it. I wasn't sure about the purple background but I like it now.
Danni, our days are now in the 20's or they have been since Saturday now. I walk around in a singlet but I am a crazy Canadian who can't make up her mind about being hot or cold.
Oooo Tan, let us know what Knocked Up is like, I can't wait to see it! Sounds like you had a great b-day!
Tara, Noah was 6kg 2 weeks ago and I think he had a growth spurt since then, if he was awake I would have a look, I will check tomorrow. It's so sad that they are growing up so quickly.
I am trying to learn HTML and I tell you I am about ready to pull my hair out, I have designed my website on a visual level but I need to put it into HTML and I am not having fun. I better get back to it anyway, it gives you a headache staring at these screens too much.
Wow go Blake!!! Size 0 shirt!! I was just sorting out all of Noah's clothes last night seeing what he needs in different sizes and I couldn't imagine him in 0 at all.
OMG, Ash, I always thought he'd be a littley, I can't believe he was the same size as Leo! That's amazing and you've done a good job mummy
Danni - heehee, you've got a wee little man there, he looks so sweet (I love the family photos BTW)
Tan - Izzy is growing up so much, she looks so sweet in her bath. She was a bigger baby when she was born wasn't she?
Sarah - A big boy too, it is sad I'm already thinking about the next baby lol. I used to be fluent in HTML, I remember a bit, if you get stuck with any tags or just knowing how to add something, send me a PM and I'll try and help.
Okay, next question....who's already thinking about the next baby? I think it's something about them growing up so fast, but I've been thinking about the next one and packing things away in the anticipation of holding onto them for another. For me, this would mean number 4 though, so it changes things like the size of the house and we would need a bigger second car, and then I would have to think if we could support 4 on one income till youngest was at school. I think even DP might agree to another though, there is such a big age gap with Leo and the other kids so I'd love another close to him just like they were.
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Tara I might take you up on that offer but now I am deciding whether to do html or css, which is better or do I need both I have got digital copies of the Dummies books to reference but it is a headache.
As for the baby thing, I had planned from the beginning to have 4 and to have the first 2 right away and the following 2 after 2 years. So I am definitely eager to have the next one asap but I can't seem to get the nerve up in the bedroom department because I tried once and it was not a pleasant experience. I also want to get back to pre-pregnancy size before I get pregnant again so I don't have twice as much to get rid of after.
Hi ladies. Olivia is being a naughty girl today and not sleeping so I'll do my best to catch up but no idea if she is going to let me. GGGRRRR!!!!!!! Dave is down in her room now trying to settle her. I'm at my wits end today. The funny thing is I'm exhausted and she is crying but we still think she is the most gorgeous little girl.
We had mother's group which was good even though Olivia cried through it. We have already set our first social occasion. We're off to see Knocked up at Babes in arms movie time on Monday. Hopefully I'll make some friends with mums and babes. I need to make some friends to get back to being social again.
At her last MCHN appt Olivia weighed 5020g and that was nearly 3 weeks ago so her average is about 100-150g a week so she should be about 5 1/2kg. It looks like the boys are out growing the girls. Big strong boys we have in our group. She is growing far too quickly. My little girl grabbed and dragged her very first toy to herself today. I was so excited. She is really starting to become interested in everything around her.
On the baby front Dave and I are going to start trying again in May/June next year providing I get offered a job after my 10 week contract is up Mid March so I get maternity pay. Not sure what we are going to do if I don't. I guess we'll worry about that when/if we have to.
I'm excited because we are picking up our new car tomorrow afternoon. We have bought a 2005 VZ white commodore wagon. Looking forward to going for our first drive tomorrow.
Sarah I'm like you and are having trouble in the bedroom department. I just cannot get my sex drive back which is completely unlike me. I'm lost what to do. Oh well another thing to worry about.
Ash thanks for letting me know about Olivia's age in my ticker. I updated the photo and must have forgotten to check the age. Better go fix that now before I forget again.
Tan I'm glad that you had a great birthday and Al and Izzy spoiled you.
Have a great night girls. I'm off to bed now that my amazing DH has got Olivia to sleep.
Luv Dan.
I *think* I want to get pg again around May/June too Dan (we can be belly buddies again!! Whoo hoo!) So that Izzy will be nearly 2 once he/she arrives but thats waaaayyyyyyy off right now! Al and his brother are about 2 years apart and are great friends, my sister is 6 years older and we only became really close once I was about 18 and as Ive gotten older, so I definately want Izzy to have a close in age sibling but not toooo close! Hee hee!
Tara - Izzy was 8lb 13oz at birth!
Sarah - Great av hun!!!
I think Izzy is having a growth spurt or something? She slept for 10 hours last night til 5, fed her back to bed, up at 745, tried to feed her and she didnt really want it, put her back down for a nap at 830 - thinking she would sleep for an hour as usual and shes still asleep!! OMG - I never usually check her because she is like clockwork and I hate waking her if shes asleep but I deliberately creaked the floorboard near her door just to see her stir a bit!!
Better make the most of the quiet morning ladies - catch you all soon!
Wow, I am off for a day and everyones been in here chatting!!
Tara, Angus was 5.6kgs at 8 weeks when I had him weighed, so Leo has flown past him considering they share a birthday and birth weights!! He had had gastro though the week before so prob lost some weight then. He should pack on the weight cause he feeds every 3 hours!!
Seems funny everyone talking about the next baby!! Just seems like yesterday I couldn't wait for my pregnancy to be over, and now my little boy is growing sooo fast!! I would dearly love one more, but as this is number four for us also like you Tara, it is something we would have to seriously consider. New car etc, also future costs of schooling and stuff. I don't want to go back to work just yet, but my paid mat leave finishes in October so after that we will have to see how things go. Will just have to stay away from the shops!! My kids have great wardrobes full of clothes cause I just can't resist them!!
Anyway, I have friend coming over who is 27 weeks preg, and I am soo jealous cause I want to be back there again!!! Better do a quick tidy up!! See-ya!
Michelle I completely agree with you with not being able to resist clothes. I popped out this morning just to grab a pair of bathers for Olivia (because we are starting swimming YAY!!!!!!). I ended up coming home with the bathers and 6 other outfits. I need to get them washed and put away before DH comes home and finds out.
My girlfiend is also pg and is about 34 weeks. I love it when she tells me about the kicks and movements and it makes me miss being pg so much. I absolutely loved being pg and miss it terribly but I am loving how much Olivia is starting to do. I need to figure out a way that I can have the movements but have her outside too. It's a tricky one.
I just had to pop on and share my excitment. Olivia grabbed a toy, dragged it to her and sucked it all by herself today for the first time and you wouldn't believe it but I was actually videoing her when she did it. How's that for timing. You should hear me squeal. I was so excited. I've been putting the toys in her hands but she grabbed it all by herself. I think that I have been a little bit slow with introducing toys and things but I honestly have no idea what to do and when. I guess she will tell me.
Anyway I had better go and eat some lunch while she is asleep. I'm starving.
I put her in her cot with her mobile on and shes fallen asleep -!!! OMG I cant believe it! I think we will make the big night move tonight too!! Im soooo excited that shes asleep - mainly for Al, hopefully this means she wont be so grizzly when he gets home and it means I dont have to constantly be going out after 3 to get her to sleep! Fingers crossed it carries over to tomorrow and forever!! Ha ha!!
My little princess is a teeny one compared to all your lovely big buddhas - she was just under 5.3 kgs at 12.5 weeks. She's still in 000s except for Bonds suits in 00s
Tan - YAY for Izzy sleeping this afternoon for you. It makes such a difference doesn't it when you get that afternoon sleep out of them. Crossing everything for you that she keeps it up.
Dan - YAY for Olivia reaching for her toy and unbelievable timing with the video. Good on you, although I hope you're more talented with a video camera than I am! Izzy has just started reaching for toys hanging off her play gym and its great to watch her moving them around in her hands and chomping on the edges. That's funny you have to get her clothes washed before you DH comes home - I do the same thing! I hope Olivia stops being a naughty girl and has a good sleep for her mummy.
We had planned on leaving it to nature for No. 2 but now that I'm not breast feeding, that could give nature a little more of a hurry along than I'm ready for Will see what happens but I would be happy to fall pregnant again in another 3 months or so but not yet - I had such a crappy pregnancy and I'm a bit worried how I will cope with that again and still look after Izzy.
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: ETA - I can finally say it: I LOVE being a mummy too!
Lulu, I am so happy for you that you now really enjoying motherhood, sometimes it is really difficult and you wonder if you made the right decision to have children, and when they smile at you with those big toothless grins you know it was. :hugs:
Dan, It is hard to know what to do and when in regards to development, I have a really hard time giving Noah his 'tummy time' he gets it about once a week and I notice the difference between him and the other babies at MG but I won't panic yet, I just need to be more aware I guess. I used to the the hide the bought clothes with my EH, it is a good trick, I just said to Juz maybe I should do that with him so he doesn't have to stress about my money spending and he just frowned :S Maybe not. I hope Olivia sleeps well for you tonight.
Tan, Great that Izzy slept for you, that has been a struggle for you! I hope it keeps up!
Michelle, You can never have too many children I do want 4 or more, I bet it is a struggle that is worthwhile.
Well today my mood is Buzzed, but don't get me wrong girls, it isn't coffee this time, I went for a 45 min powerwalk and I had an energy burst after that had me cleaning! I still have a lot to do considering it is my spring clean but there is major improvement. I plan on doing the same tomorrow! I have also decided not to fall pregnant until I lose that last 10kg, otherwise it will be more difficult to lose after number 2. Well, I better get back to cooking dinner, 10 mins to go.
Oh how could I forget! Noah has had a 6 hour sleep at night the last 2 nights with no booby juice, fingers crossed he keeps this up!!! Ciao for now girls!
Sarah and Tan you both must feel like new women with the sleeping your little ones are doing for you. YAY!! and I hope they keep it up for you.
Olivia is sleeping right now for me and I hope she sleeps all night after her next feed. I'm lucky that she is a good girl for the majority of the time.
Lulu I'm so glad that you are enjoying being a mum now. The first few months are really hard aren't they? Now that we are getting on top of things we can relax and enjoy it a bit more. It sounds like your little princess is the same size as mine. She is in 000 two piece outfits and 00 bonds suits. Our girls are growing the same.
I'm off to have dessert and spend some time catching up with Dave.
OMG - after a few quite days, you've all gone nuts!!! I'm having trouble keeping up again!!!
Sorry, can't really handle personals atm - I'm really tired tonight. DH is away for work and I always find it hard to sleep when he's not here I don't like it at all. So, I'm really tired. Last night was the first night that he's been away since Luke was born but luckily he's back again tomorrow night - so it's only two nights without him. He just called again earlier and the poor darling is missing Luke sooo much!!
Oh man, all this talk about having another bub so soon - I think you're all crazy!!! Nah, DH is keen for our children to be close together in age, but I don't think I could handle it just yet. I think we'll let Luke turn one and see how we're going. Maybe when he's about 15 months old we'll start trying again, who knows. He's been sooo adorable lately though that it really has made me start thinking about it too!!!!! I'm just loving the age that he's at now - really smiling and responding to everything. I see him develop ever day now, it's incredible.
Oh god, I hear you guys about trouble in the bedroom!!! I had a c/s and I'm still finding that it's really hurting for some reason!! The OB did warn me about it though, something to do with the hormones changing, which means it doesn't make a difference if you've had a c/s or not Very unhappy!! Hopefully it will improve.
Well, better get myself onto the couch and then bed - hopefully I'll sleep better tonight.
Danni - Please remind me when you're here again and when we're all catching up??
Tan - How did you and Izzy go with her first night in her big girl cot? The first one is the worst (for us, that is). Read back over my post. I cried and cried the first night and didn't get anymore than about 1/2 hour sleep at a time from going down to her room to check on her. Whereas Olivia slept soundly for 8 1/2 hours. She loves her big girl bed in her room. Did Izzy sleep well for you? How much sleep did you get? By the way I love her being in her room now. I sleep like a log but wake up the second I hear any sound from her room. Is it a good sign that you didn't post again last night?
Kelly - It would be so hard when your DH is away. I can't sleep when mine is gone too. Hope you got some sleep last night. Just imagine how excited Luke is going to be to see his daddy tonight. I've had a look at your website. Gee Luke looks like his daddy.
Do you ladies find that depending on who you are talking too and who they know more they think Olivia looks like that person. Like DH friends think she looks more like him whereas people who know me think she looks like me. I think she looks like Olivia.
Anyhoo that's enough babble from me so early in the morning because we are driving to Cobram to surprise Nana and have lunch with her. Mum has been nagging me to take Olivia over because everyone at her work followed me through the pregnancy and look at all of her photos but haven't met her. So going to rectify that today.
Look at me, I'm still babbling. I'm so chatty last night and today.
Oh one last thing. We picked up our car last night. I'm really happy with it and couldn't believe how much room was left after I put in the pram. I was so excited. DH is still warming to the car because it was his that we traded in and he absolutely loved his car. He'll survive. I'm one tough cookie. That's the other reason we are going visiting today, to show off our new car.
Off I went again. I can't help myself LOL .
Okay this is it,
Bye.
Last edited by Liviam; August 2nd, 2007 at 08:39 AM.
: Had to add more babbling
Well we made it through the night!!
Izzy went to bed at around 8 which is a bit later than usual but she did have her afternoon nap and then fell asleep in the pram for an hour when we went for our walk. She slept til 130 which is a bit earlier than usual- not sure if its because she is in the cot or if its from her extra naps yesterday? She then slept til 630 and when I put her back in her cot she chatted to her mobile for an hour!!
She never does that - normally she is straight back to sleep! I didnt sleep very well- I think I was over-anxious and waiting for her to scream all night which she just didnt do!! Even when she woke up at 9 she was just chatting away - not crying, so yay for the cot - so far so good! I just hope she goes back to her 8-10 hours followed by 5 hours rather than back to 6 and then 4!!
A bit silly but when I saw her cradle this morning I got a bit teary - its so cute and little and now shes in her big girl bed - I cant believe it! Im still a bit worried that she will be cold and lots of the blankets I have, are more polar fleece bunny rugs that are too small for the cot - although I have one that i s HUGE - its the size of a single bed - weird!
Anyway - selfish post again, sorry ladies - have to go have a shower while I can - mum and dad are coming to visit soon!
Hope you all have a great day!
Last edited by Beach Mama; August 2nd, 2007 at 10:04 AM.
Argh I wish I was having success in the cot. I tried to put Blake in his but at 2am he woke and managed to wriggle his way out of his wrap (he's still swaddled) and his sheet and 2 blankets, and I woke up to him screaming as he was absoliutely stone cold.
Not sure what to do, wayyy to paranoid of this happening again.
*Pondering if there are maybe some escape-proof swaddles available*
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I'm already thinking about the next baby lol. I used to be fluent in HTML, I remember a bit, if you get stuck with any tags or just knowing how to add something, send me a PM and I'll try and help.
Will see what happens but I would be happy to fall pregnant again in another 3 months or so but not yet - I had such a crappy pregnancy and I'm a bit worried how I will cope with that again and still look after Izzy.
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I just hope she goes back to her 8-10 hours followed by 5 hours rather than back to 6 and then 4!!
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