Babies Born October 1st-15th 2008 #6

[AmandaJ]

Tanya Julian sleeps in a cot in his own room with the door closed (otherwise older brothers like to play with cool toys) and we have our door open and I usually hear him when he wakes and as soon as he makes a cry I'm up and picking him up for a feed.

Belfie I've added to your overall obcession, I put some on layby at Big W yesterday and was thinking that you would love them, they are winter ones, so when I get them off layby I'll put them on him and put a pic in the gallery . I've also got E sized boobs and it's a major pain to get a nice bra anywhere.

Kurazia not sure on another bub, I would like one more but will have to see what DH says, if so I wouldn't start trying until at least mid next year.

Julian has nearly got over his cold, so will have to take him to the Drs for his needles this week. He has his appointment at the physio tomorrow at 2pm for his torticollos, so will see how he goes then.

hugs xoxo

[SunnyRain]

I have big bazoongas too, but they didn't really get any bigger with lactation so I was the same, I bought a hot milk bra after several fittings but it never actually fit me, so that was a huge waste of money. The soft contours (or whatever brand) from Big W is a bit too small but the design of the bra means it just holds my boobs firmly (squishes my nipples flat) but it's still quite comfortable. I'm actually an 8E which doesn't exist in the world of maternity bras, or in the world of bras at all, so I have to try and make other sizes work, which is nuts. Why don't they make bras in a full range of sizes????? That issue has long been the bane of my booby existence.

I was just out walking along the beach and bumped into a woman from mothers group, it's nice to start bumping into new people. I guess it's true, when you have a baby you do get to meet all new people (thank god, since I have so few friends on the Gold Coast).

Belfie: I think I should go buy some more cot sheets. I have 1. Yes, that's right. 1.

Amanda: How do you do it? 5 children and you want more? Aren't you the most exhausted person on the planet?

I come from a large family so I know, from a child's perspective, that it's fun to have lots of siblings, but I don't know how parents do it. 2 will be the absolute limit for me.

[SamiH]

Nothing to say really, just checking in We have had 2 kids parties yesterday and a family day out today as it is DH's big 40 tomorrow - but he didnt want a big party so I am respecting his wishes (thank goodnes cos when I could of organised it I have no idea) - but i am making him a cake and doing balloons and banenrs with the kids tomorrow.

We have decided that next Sunday is D day - or S day - well it is an S day - but also Solids day We think Zander is ready, but i dont wanna do puree and mash with him cos i already cook for 4 people, yet have to do some degree of it and cant do BLS cos of all the allergies, eczema, hayfever, asthma in our families etc. Think I will still start with farex and then go onto stick food he can play with if nothing else.

*off to allergies forum to see if anyone has any ideas for me*

Zander slept in our room for the first 6 weeks, but he got evicted cos he was too noisy - i sleep without a monitor cos I found them annoying - he is about 5 metres down the hallway from us so not far.

Tanya, perhaps maya in your room - is she a light sleeper - maybe she wakes if she hears you guys stirring, or maybe you get up to her as soon as she stirs when she might settle back to sleep??? Just throwing it into the mix for food for thought.

Gotta go, too much fresh air, I am pooped!

[Georgi]

BELFIE OMG, you were in my dream this afternoon. I slept for 1.5hrs today while DH looked after BJ (as he got me up every 3hours overnight I was so tired). I dreamt that I was taking a short cut through my brothers house, to the beach (NOTE: I don't have a brother), and you were there cutting his hair.. You were his personal hairdresser & you couldn't find a babysitter for X so he was there just sitting in a walker. I walked in & said hi to you, then said Hi Xander. You said "who are you" and you didn't realise that I was Georgi from BB, even though you'd met me before. Then I woke up. Weird huh... You'd at least think I'd dream of Hollye considering she is a hairdresser

TANYA BJ sleeps in his cot, in his room, which is just down our hallway. There is a toilet & bathroom between us. We have both doors open and have no problem hearing him. DH is also slightly deaf in one hear, and he still hears him just fine. One night I accidently left my door closed & I still heard him. I have a single bed in his room too. That way I can still feed him in bed. It's not a massive room, though it still fits with his cot, tallboy & change table. I do agree with Sami. We evicted BJ after 3 nights in our room cause every little noise woke us up.

[belfie]

BELFIE OMG, you were in my dream this afternoon. I slept for 1.5hrs today while DH looked after BJ (as he got me up every 3hours overnight I was so tired). I dreamt that I was taking a short cut through my brothers house, to the beach (NOTE: I don't have a brother), and you were there cutting his hair.. You were his personal hairdresser & you couldn't find a babysitter for X so he was there just sitting in a walker. I walked in & said hi to you, then said Hi Xander. You said "who are you" and you didn't realise that I was Georgi from BB, even though you'd met me before. Then I woke up. Weird huh... You'd at least think I'd dream of Hollye considering she is a hairdresser

HAHAHAH that is just classic I love it! While I'm not a hairdresser I have cut DH's hair (under false pretences... I told him I'd cut hair before and he believed me... then halfway through the cut, I told him it wasn't true! MWAHAHA). So saying, I'm a bit worried about your subconcious!... oh and I hope I looked hot!

SamiH - will be interested to see what you find out re allergies/intolerances. Might have to stalk you... my, wouldn't that be a change

Kuraiza - lol I'm a linen addict. If you're buying new cot sheets, avoid the kidsline ones... I've found they've pilled something shocking. All my others (I'm not saying how many I have) are pure cotton & are wearing much better. BigW had some pure cotton ones nice & cheap a while back. And ditto on your q to AmandaJ, I have no idea how any of you with more than 1 do it... boggles my mind.

Tanya - OMG I'm so jealous your bb's didn't change when your milk came in. Mine were the size of boulders it was horrific. Truly, i hate having big bb's, just makes me feel like a moo cow. I loved it when i was C cup (but also gravity hadn't played it's cruel tricks back then either lol).

Think I've just got agreement that DH will do WW online with me... we might start once I've done the BAS. Would be good to have both of us doing it... then one day we'll look as hot as we do in my avi!

[Moi]

Tanya, perhaps maya in your room - is she a light sleeper - maybe she wakes if she hears you guys stirring, or maybe you get up to her as soon as she stirs when she might settle back to sleep??? Just throwing it into the mix for food for thought.

I've wondered that too. But she was doing better with sleeping until recently. Also because I am partially deaf I don't hear her until she makes enough noise and my DH sleeps very soundly. So Maya has to be awake enough to make enough noise to wake us iykwim. But I do wonder if it is possible that we wake her? And I worry that we won't hear her until she's inconsolable if we put her in another room.

What makes you think Z is ready for food? I keep wondering if Maya is nearly ready but then have read that you really shouldn't start babies on food before 6 months.

Tanya - OMG I'm so jealous your bb's didn't change when your milk came in. Mine were the size of boulders it was horrific. Truly, i hate having big bb's, just makes me feel like a moo cow. I loved it when i was C cup (but also gravity hadn't played it's cruel tricks back then either lol).

My bbs changed during pg but didn't change again after birth. Now I have your C cup bbs! I'm happy cos I used to have A cup - as in nothing much there! And now I actually have some cleavage!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

I keep wondering if Maya is nearly ready but then have read that you really shouldn't start babies on food before 6 months.

All bubs are different. Everyone will tell you different. Some say that if u wait until 6 months it can have a big impact on their speech. U will come across different opinions in this where ever u go. YOU have to make the choice as she is ur daughter. If shes ready now, then go for it. 4 or so weeks isnt going to make an ounce of difference. I KNOW Mia WILL be on solids before 6 months. HTH

[1MOREPLZ]

I started Jack on solids/well slop..as 'I' knew he was ready. If you count him 'watching' every mouthful we took, opening his mouth when i put food near him and him making chewing/licking kinda motions (you know what i mean!!!!) he was definatly ready. I don't push him though if he doesn't want a bar of it...
He has also had milk arrowroot biccies (loves them!!!!) although gets abit excited and takes GIANT chomps...
I made him steamed potatoes/pumpkin and mashed them
I started him at around 4 1/2 months FULLY but prior to that he was on them from around 4 months every 2nd day.

Jack has started squealing/grunting now....rather cute BUT very annoying when he now takes FOREVER to drink his bottle as he has to stop and grunt/squeal....
He has also started waking between 2-4am!!!! NOT a good idea Jackie-boy...dummy gets put back in and he is off to sleep...UNLESS he just wants to play then he is in bed with me..and knods off VERY quickly.

Hmmmmm BIG boobies yep got them here to girls...
"G" cups here which i hate!!!!! although i think they have gone down maybe a cup size BUT i am too lazy to go and get refitted right now they were "E's" prior to pregnancy but haven't gone back to my lovely "E's" i would love that!!!!

Jack still can't roll from his back to his tummy he gets 1/2 way and gets stuck....

other than that not much happening here..
I am deciding now wether i want to extend my maternity leave up until August...must talk to DH more about this...

[SunnyRain]

A quick word on feeding: They're on the verge of bringing it back to 4 - 6 months as the optimal time to introduce solids. They change their minds every decade.

I resettled Jude at 1.40am last night, I was tooo tired to deal with feeding. I was pretty surprised that he went right back to sleep. I guess I'll try that again.