Hey Mel- yes he said he saw you. How is it being back at work? I am thinking I should go back at least one day...just for some sanity! I hear you on the night feeds and the early mornings....totally sux! Am looking forward to no more formula...bring it on. A lady bug theme...not too sure what we will do, maybe a fairy theme! Single mum this wekend is hard work but still I manage computer time. I managed cooking, and cleaning last night which included dishes, vacuming and mopping....however i was interupted by the sounds of Olivia giggle=ing to Rebecca who was elbow deep in the dog water splashing away....gggrrr!
Mel: sorry to hear you've had a crappy time of late - this motherhood business is damn hard work!! Glad to hear things are picking up again, fingers crossed you're in for a good run for awhile xx
Skye: Oooh, a ladybug theme, how cute!! We don't really have a theme picked for Sienna's party, just bright colours everywhere, so I'll be prepared for one over-stimulated, over-tired, strung out bubba at the end of the day, lol. I can't wait tho, it's so exciting!! And I'm so proud that I've survived a whole year as a parent, it's been a bit touch and go at times, lol!!
Sienna has been going well of late, still sleeping thru the night most nights (woo hoo!!) but day sleeps have been a real battle. The morning one isn't too bad, but arvo sleeps are a nightmare, I wish she would just drop it and go to one sleep a day, but she's so damn grumpy if she just has the one.
How did you girls know that your bubbas were ready to drop that second sleep?
She's now got five teeth and looks so cute!! She's still only walking when I hold her hands and I can't see her doing it on her own anytime just yet, but who knows! Her favourite word is "dog" and she says it everytime she hears a dog bark. She also says mummum and occasionally dada. When we ask her what a dinosaur/lion does, she roars which is just too cute (uh oh, I'm sounding like one of THOSE mums already, lol).
I've also booked her in to start swimming lessons in two weeks time, and I'm really looking forward to it. She's such a little water-baby and I reckon she'll have a ball.
So that's us in a nutshell. Sienna's b'day party is on the 14th Nov, so for the girls on Facebook, I'll be putting some photos up for sure!!
Take care lovelies, it's nice to see some action on here again xxx
Melissa- I am actually really enjoying being back at work! Even though I am nannying, which means being with other kids all day.....lol. But Im enjoying something a bit different, and I spend 5 full days a week with Mia and get to spend more $ on her! I thought I would hate being back at work and that I would just miss her too much. I do miss her, but most of the day I am so busy I don't get much time to think I think one day might be something to think about, for your sanity !lol
mellys bubby belly yep I hear ya on the arvo sleep....most days I dont bother putting her down for one, she just carries on. So she is usually up at 1pm and is awake til 7! She does pretty well and isnt too grumpy.
The first birthday sounds great, lots of colours! Are you inviting many people? Ours will be a small party!
Hope you have a great time at swimming, I havent taken Mia yet, too cold!
Hope you and all the bubs have been well. DH and I went away to Brisbane for 3 days over the weekend. It was our 2nd wedding anniversary. We left the girls with mum. Was the first time I had ever been away from Lara overnight. I bawlled my eyes out leaving them but had a great time away. It was great having some where I didn't have to worry about nappies, bottles etc.
Lara turns 1 on Monday (26th oct). Can't believe my little girl is almost 1 already. Where has the year gone? We are having a birthday party for her on Sat 31st Oct.
Melissa - any baby news yet?
Sorry girls gotta go, sorry for the lack of personals, but you know what its like with kids around, you don't get much time to yourself.
*****crawls in shyly**** umm Hi.....its been awhile
just had a look and i haven't been in hear since june shocking! but how is everyone....i've had a skim read through some of the posts and can't believe some ppl are ttc already :O good luck to you heehee we have another 3years to wait we both agreed to wait 4 years after DS2 was born.
well i guess i better update. Tallon is doing better, we had a lot of trouble with his weight gain from 5-8months, had GP, Nutritianists, CHN, pead appointments then the little bugger decided to just start packing on the weight and jump back on the chart (he'd dropped of the bottom of the chart for BF babies )
We are still Breastfeeding and can't wait to celebrate one first birthday together
seat is still rearward facing woohoo thanks to having a littley we can keep it that way for a while yet wich makes me happy as its easier and safier.
Bottom teeth are through top four teeth are ready, been crawling since 5months and he is now attempting to walk by himself, though is more confident just walking along furniture and mostly falls after one step but im ok with that i was in no rush for him to crawl and im in no rush for him to walk either heehee.
on down side he has been really sick this last week with oral thrush but we got the meds and he's much better today
he LOVES his solids! we are doing BLS and he eats EVERYTHING, i mean everything its so much easier than with Theo....Tallon will munch on steak, steamed veges, any fruit (even apple) he is brilliant and loves it all and can feed himself most foods though i try and do the really messy ones.
anywho will try and be back more regularly just had a lot going on emotional and a bit of a break down but back on track now so and moving forward
Hey Smoz...good to hear from you. Sounds like your little man is on track. Congrats with the breastfeeding....I am still a little hung up about it all but am hoping my third and final bub i can do!
We are all good for the minute.....i say that loosely with the expectation that Bec will get another tooth soon. She has 7 so far and if the others are anything to go by, it will be Hell! Shes still not sleeping through the night, but is somewhat better than her teething sleeps. When shes teething shes up every 2 or so hours, I think now shes only up twice a night! Bec is cruising confidantly but is not ready to stand on her own...one handed yes...no hands....no! Her and her sister are getting along better which is great.
Better run...
Oh...Happy Birthday to Lara...what a quick year its been, hope she has a great day...and no baby news...will be able to tell you by this time next week!
Hugs Melissa, its hard with the BF some ppl think its meant to be easy because its 'natural' but it's taken alot of work and fighting to get where we are....First time round i gave up after 3months, this time round i was determined and started my research before bubs was born and joined the ABA and called the helpline and went to the meetins and live on the forum and its been a godsend it really has.
Hugs on the teething have you thought about getting her an amber necklace? i've heard great things about them?
Happy Birthday Lara! wow i can't believe it was a year ago that we all started hearing the birth announcements
yes, I am embarassed to be another slacker, but think of you - just slack...well we went to England for a month with the kids so that is my excuse...
Smoz - great to hear you and Tallon are getting back on track and woo hoo on his weight gain....
Minimatron - great to see you are TTC - some days I think about a 3rd but then we have a bad day/night and I swear that two is my limit....who knows, it isn't ruled out and never say never......
Leigh - I can't believe we have our first 1st birthday for this group - how incredible....and sad too, it means our little bubbas are growing way too fast!! yay on getting a weekend away with your DH.
Gosh, what else....well Finny is growing, he is walking around furniture, into everything, eating well - though not a huge eater....and on a good night he sleeps through, on a bad night up 1-2 times....but this all could change, he has three teeth through at the moment, he is a joy, what more can I say and his big sister Rylee looooves him so much
Not much else to report really, I want him to stay his age forever, he is so adorable.
Okay, enough ramblings, just popped in to say "I'm BAAAAACCCCK'
Laurin and Smoz - Great to hear from you girls. Good to hear that Finn & Tallon are well!
Smoz - Congrats on breast feeding for this long, you have done a great job Hope Tallon's oral thrush clears up very soon. That's great he loves his solids!
Laurin - I wish Lara would stay this age forever too. I know on her Birthday on Monday I am going to have a bit of a cry coz my baby is growing too quickly, especially since the chances of me having more children are very slim. Hope you and your family had a great time in England.
Melissa - Can't wait to hear if you are pregnant next, my fingers are crossed for you. Have you been doing anything to sway for a boy this time?
Leigh...i have been trying to do the boy diet...lots of salt, bananas, tomatoes celery...and we just dtd close to o as possible...mind you i have no idea whn i o'ed coz the opks were negative, yet my cm and maybe baby were saying otherwise. i hink we will end up with another girl....at least we tried!
Melissa - fingers are crossed you will have a boy. My luck I would have another girl too if I have another baby. I take Lara for her 12 month check -up and needles on the 4th nov so I will be getting the referral from my GP to go see the ob who performed my last caesar to see if maybe there is any chance I can have just one more. I doubt he will say yes coz he is the director of ob/gyn at the hospital. My GP did say that he would refer me to a private ob for a 2nd opinion also so hopefully I get some good news coz I am clucky and would love another!!
Smoz nice to hear from you, glad Tallon is doing well!
Laurin nice to hear from you too! I love this age too, it's so cute!
Leigh- happy birthday to Lara! Wow this year has flown!
Melissa- woohoo so exciting that you might have another bambini on the way! Will you find out the sex?
We are going well here, can see M's top teeth just popping through, but it isn't affecting her sleep at all, which is great. Ok, I better go, will be back later x
Morning...seems i have nothing better to do than eat breakkie and surf the net...every day! Skye we will find out the sex...might keep it a secret from everyone though!
I had a crap night sleep. Didnt really get a proper sleep til 2 am til 630...that was the best bit, but was up from the moment i went to bed at 10...first dh, then Rebecca and then Olivia.... Feel good anyway! Am 10dpo....so if Af isnt here by Wednesday i think i will test on Thursday. I hate this wait! I am not really too confident though! Lack of opportunity!
Melissa- Like us, I think next time we will keep the sex a secret, but will find out ourselves....not sure though, I am hopeless at keeping secrets!
Ooooh the 2WW! I remember that, it was painful...but I did get a BFP at 10DPO so it can happen!
Just took Mia for a walk...her new routine for her morning sleep is to fall asleep in the pram...she usually sleeps MUCH longer in the pram! I have no idea why. I have work the next 2 days, so not sure how it will work then.
Man, I am crapping on arent I. Going out with a girlfriend this arvo for some baby free time...she wants to go to a sex shop! it's been so long!
Melissa - How can you hold out until Thursday to test? I used to be obsessed. I got a BFP with Lara at 9 DPO but with DD1 I didn't test until AF was due. I was lucky with DD1 that I fell preg the 1st month but with Lara it took 23 months, including 2 miscarriages, it was torture all those months of BFNs.
Skyblue - Have fun this arv during your baby free time. Did you end up going to the sex shop lol?
Ohh a sex shop...I havent been in one of those for ages! Actually I think the last time was in Amsterdam!! Have fun!
Leigh-and Skye....i know I could test now but I might as well wait! I have stinging nipples but I am not too sure if its because Bec bit me the other day (and I havent bf since she was 6 weeks...just wanted a crunch) or I just dont want to agonise. I am getting a little nervous though because I looked at my online chart...I have it as my ticker and when you click on it you can see that we dtd on the calculated o day...I thought it was the day after!!! I didnt chart temps coz sleep is crud so just did cm, maybe baby and a few times i checked my cervix....but that was the first time i did that so wasnt really sure! So essentially we should be ok...possibly! Lets see how long I can wait....unless af arrives!
My fingers are crossed for you Melissa. It would be great if you fell pregnant really quickly. What brand of opks were you using? Mine used to read negative too, while my maybe baby and cm were fertile. Can't wait until you test!
I got the clearblue easy...the digital ones with a smiley face if positive and a blank circle if negative....and I could pull it out and see the lines too. They are pretty expensive and sare supposed to take the guessing out of it all! Will see how I go in the next few days...I am hoping too":O
I think one day might be something to think about, for your sanity !lol
shocking! but how is everyone....i've had a skim read through some of the posts and can't believe some ppl are ttc already :O good luck to you heehee we have another 3years to wait 
we both agreed to wait 4 years after DS2 was born.
Hope Tallon's oral thrush clears up very soon. That's great he loves his solids!
it's been so long!
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