Babies Born November 2007 #4

[Dragonbub]

Hey Hoody - glad to hear about the job. It is great getting out into the workforce and being a "professional" rather than "mum". I have had some casual work and am surprised at the lack of clean non-spewy clothes that I have in my wardrobe. Plus am in a funny size state at the moment, pregnancy clothes obviously too large, but my pre-preg clothes are too big now as well, so I have to buy some more. I just can't be bothered! Pre baby I would shop for myself with joy and gay abandon, however now I end up in the baby section buying Caden something instead

As for #2 I was never a clucky person and although I longed for my own baby, I never got clucky over others IYKWIM? But when I look at him and sometimes talk about his younger brother/sister, I really long for my family. We will only have 2 (at least unless DH decides he wants more because I would like 3) so we are going to start trying when Caden is about 3. For me I feel this gives him a good amount of time and hopefully he will be toilet trained (don't know how I could be pregnant and changing nappies *blurg*) and fairly independent. I know there are advantages to just "getting it over and done with" but I don't know how I would go with 2 really littlies. Plus I am looking forward to going back to work part time in October and working on my career a bit. I love my job and am the main breadwinner, so DH might end up a SAHD in the future, or at least a part time SAHD while I work.

Quick question - did anyone "try" for a particular gender? Did it work? What did you do? Would you try for the next one?
(We didn't try with Caden, just thought we would take pot luck and am not sure about next one)

As for work, is anyone going back? My mothers group is full of professional women, with only 2 SAHMs. I would love to be a SAHM but even now I have picked up some casual work and am studying, so I don't think I could pull it off. It requires so much dedication and committment. Don't get me wrong, I love Caden to bits, but I also love my job and that is what brings the money in. I know I don't have to justify my decision here, but I feel I need to justify it to myself, ya know? It is nice to hear other women returning to work and still being great mums heh heh (have had a few negative comments from random strangers and friends of friends re going back to work )

Belinda - great too about the sitting up! Caden has been doing that for a while now, and some days he will stay up for over 5 minutes, and other days he just topples right over. I think sometimes he just can't be bothered LOL.

STILL no teeth! They are cutting, but I can't feel them yet. Things have settled down a bit tho and he isn't up during the night anymore, just a quick feed at around 5 in morning which I could probably skip if I didn't get up to him anyway - I think he would just chat and play for a bit before going back to sleep.

Hoody - it is funny what you said about being bored. Caden seems to have just changed and is now having about 3 hours awake time between sleeps. This has left me wondering what to do with him, and often resort to going shopping, running errands, visiting a friend, etc just to use up the time. Then when he is asleep I miss him and can't wait for him to get up and play! Oh the contradictions!! It feels like as soon as I have a routine, he changes and I am fluffing about not knowing what to do...

Well, have rabbited on enough and will get some stuff done before the lil fella wakes up.

[Belinda*]

Hello!

Hoody... good on you with the two days/week - as you say, it's a good start and the experience certainly won't hurt! I'm really enjoying my time with my little girl and finding that I can balance work without any probs (doing about 4 hours/day at home mainly at night and then in the office for 1/2 days on Mon's and Thu's - would probably be a lot different if Brooke wasn't sleeping thru the night though!). I'm sure if we had a 2nd it wouldn't be quite so easy either! Haven't started thinking about it yet - maybe when Brooke is 1 we'll start trying?? Not sure.

Dragonbub... It's funny, before I had Brooke, I worked at least 50-60 hours/week and I was in suits every day and it just seemed like the norm. Now it's kinda fun getting my office gear on twice a week (no baby dribble or vomi on my shoulders!!). I'm loving my life at the moment - I feel so fulfilled being able to spend my days with my little girl and still keep a balance of work. I have no idea about the "trying" for a particular gender so can't help you there sorry.

Brooke stays awake for about 3 hours between sleeps during the day too. We generally are out and about each day to do something (dropping stuff in to work, groceries, running errands, etc) but I try to make sure we have plenty of play time at home too and we also spend a bit of time outside. When Brooke sleeps I quickly jump on the computer to do a bit of work. Walks are great if we have a bit of time on our hands.

Well guys, I'm supposed to be working so best get back to it... I think I'm becoming addicted to this site!

Have a good week...

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Me (30)
DH (31)
DD (5 months, 2 weeks)

[Dragonbub]

Hey Belinda,
Part of me would like a day a week now, or at least the equivalent in home work, but I am finishing off some units at uni and really should be dedicating my time to that! It is great that you are finding it fulfilling. I am looking forward to going back in October, but am really trying to make the most of my time at home with Caden for the moment.

Have a great week,

[Doing my best]

hi girls,

I have been working p/t for a few months now and it has been quite a good balance. I get really frustrated that I am pretty much doing what I did when I left, but that is only for another 7 weeks.. I am then going to look for something closer to home and less stressfull. Maybe even checkout operator.. As long as it isn't fast food, I am not too fussed. Oh how priorities have changed. Even a month before I had Kimmy, I said I would go back full time, but not now, no way..

As for #2, we decided that since I'm not going back to work full time that we would like another one next year.. So maybe later this year, there might be some news.

Mothers day was nice, and I actually had all the mothers here at my place (mum, MIL, SIL and grandmother) as we too had a christening. As somebody else posted, really seemed like the time!! My brother even flew in from WA at midnight on Saturday night, so for the 1st time since our wedding 4 and 1/2 years ago, my side of the family was all together..

Kimmy's top teeth are taking forever.. They have been trying for the last week, but just won't break the surface.. Ah well.. DH is taking her for her injections tomorrow. I am working and was only joking when I said he had to make up for the last 2, but he's doing it so I'm not complaining. Might just have to come home early if it gets too much for him!! I am feeling blah as I had the flu needle yesterday and now have a head cold..

On a brighter note, she is now sitting on her own.. Is fine while she is playing or has a distraction, but as soon as she concentrates, she topples over.. very funny to watch!!

Think that's me done, am off to finish my lemon drink and go to bed..

[Doing my best]

oops, I also forgot to add, that I am glad you all enjoyed mothers day.. It is so nice to have a day about us!!

take care all..

[Dragonbub]

Hey Heather,
Caden's top teeth have taken 4 weeks from initial pain and inflammation until now where the top left has finally cut through. I expect the other to come any day also, as that is so close to cutting it is visible through his skin. He too sits by himself, but is not reliable enough for me to leave him without pillows scattered around.

Took him for his 6 month (oops a bit late ) injections today. VERY VERY grizzly, teething and extremely overtired, so not a good day for us.

Hope all is going well for mums and bubs out there!

[Hoody]

Just a quick one we are about to go out just waiting for DH to get out of shower....we are going to be late

Molly has finally started to enjoy solids and is crying when she finishes them. I am still very apprehensive about how much to give her as she has only been interested the last 2 days or so but today she has had 2 meals. She has not cut back on any feeds though and is having still 6 a day. It's funny all the stress with her gaining weight in the first 4 months and in the last 2 she has put on 2kg. She really is filling out. DH thinks she is too chubby (of course she isnt) so i cant win. She is up to 6.7kg but still not very long.

DB i hope tomo is a better day for you and Caden isnt too grumpy for too long after his needles. I cant believe all the teeth we havent any yet so all the fun is yet to come.

Heather- how did Kimmy go with her needles? Well i hope. What line of work are you in now?

Ok DH is ready gotta run.