Babies born November 1st-15th 2010 #2

[Kazzo]

Hi Blondie, Every month right on ovulation time I get that argh who cares what I have coming up I want to try now and then I start thinking it is just the hormones talking and messing with my head so I have to remind myself constantly of waiting to start TTC. When I went to Vegas we had Amelia with us (she was 3.5months) and although I had a great time, I would really love to enjoy it completely child/baby free and that includes a bun in the oven so that is pretty much my main reason for waiting now. I know I could work around the study so that alone would not stop me.
I completely understand what you mean about how your DH said it to you about TTC, I would just try and remember that him been a man he would not always think of it in a hormonal way, more a practical way because when you think about it the whole child baring and even after the baby is born can be very dettaching for the father. So when it comes to thinking about things they see it from how they are most involved and how it affects them, so he sees it as finances should be good and it could help with settling Aidan's behaviour. Gosh I hope that makes sense. I know when I was talking about wanting number 2 I was always saying, my heart wants another baby and I would not feel complete and DH was on about money and how the girls would feel.

One thing that I have never let myself do is react to a tantrum. I can honestly say that Amelia has only thrown maybe 2 or 3 tantrums in her near 3 years and Macey has tried a couple of times but now knows it gets her nowhere. I just move them from the situation and leave them. If Macey hits me while I am holding her then I put her down and walk away. She then realises that it if she wants to be where I am then she must be nice. I don't want to come over all smug or bragging so please know I am not meaning to be at all but my girls are really good girls, I have very little issues with Amelia and never really have had any and Macey is growing up pretty much the same way so I don't have a whole lot of advice because I don't really know what I am doing that is working so well.

I did read a great thread on here that Heaven posted a while ago about living peacefully with a 2 year old and that was the best thing I have ever read. I know we are a little way off 2year olds but it still gives you something to think about. If you want I can find it and add a link.

Danni, when you do get back on here I am always thinking about you and I hope this week has not been to hard on you.

And yay to Tammara. They got the sex right this time I am so happy for you and your family.

[Blondie]

Thanks for the reply Kazzo - I think your right - I probably react way too much when I should just put him down and walk away and let him cry and carry on without me there to witness. And no, I don't think your bragging your being honest. I actually like hearing stories of well behaved children - it gives me hope

I think I will read Heaven's Article thanks for the tip

I can understand you not wanting to be preggers or have a little one in Vegas. I was pregnant on my Honeymoon and yeah, it was still good but could have done a lot more without a little bun in the oven I also took Aidan to Vanuatu at 6 months - never again. He was sick the whole time

It's so hard to resist the urges though hey - I don't know about you but I find I am way more "active" when I have babies on the brain

Tammara - if you are reading this! Congratulations on getting that long awaited little pink princess!