frm memory its the heinz apple mango puree. i think he has a sweet tooth, i wonder why hehe
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heheheis a little piggy
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frm memory its the heinz apple mango puree. i think he has a sweet tooth, i wonder why hehe
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happy 6 months byron!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tee he he... Thanks Hollye. Yep, 6 months today!
A what a wonderful 6 months it has been. Gosh, I just love him so much..... He's so darn cute! I can't believe I've been happily breastfeeding for 6 months. I always said I would like to BF for 6 months if I can, but would be ok for 3 months. Now I'm planning to go to 12months, well 14, 12 corrected.
BJ has been a bit grizzly since his shots on Thursday. Just very whingy. He's been sleeping well though. Not feeding at that great, but that's ok cause he weighed 7.6kgs on Thursday. He's still in the 75th percentile for his corrected age. Everything else is the 50th percentile. I was a little concerned a couple of weeks ago cause he'd only put on 370g in 4 weeks. So I've made an effort to push him a little more for his feeds, now feeding off both sides, and it's paid off. He put on 180g in 9 days.
The GP suggested I start him on Farex to up his iron. As it's the last few weeks of pregnancy that babies store iron & BJ missed out on that. Yesterday I mixed 1/4 teaspoon with EBM, it made up about 1 teaspoon. He took the lot, no problem at all. Actually he could've had alot more but I want to start him really slow. I'll keep doing this for 3 days, then gradually increase the portion. He's only 4.5 months corrected so I'm just gonna keep him of Farex for 3 or 4 weeks. Then I'll introduce veges, then fruit. It's very exciting.
I haven't been going to yoga as i've been doing it at home. It's much easier to do first thing in the morning so I don't disturb BJ too much. Have been alternating yoga with walking. I'm thinking of joining BELFIE & CSAB for the WW online. I'd like to lose 12kgs, before BJ's christenening in June.
Ummmm, what else....... I've just read the book Contented Little Baby Book. It's similar to save our sleep. I'm actually gonna try the routine. Though I think I'll add an extra nap in the afternoon as BJ already sleeps through the night & is currently having that nap. The routine I was doing doesn't work anymore cause BJ isn't sleeping as much. I just prefer to have a routine. That's just me I guess.
Have a lovely weekend Mums & Bubs ..... Mmmmwah!
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Hi Everyone,
Georgi - Havent seen you on for a little while. Nice to see BJ is doing so well with his weight and also trying farex. V has started making the signs of being ready to start solids, so looking at giving her a go soon. Tried her a couple of weeks ago, but she really wasnt that fussed. I have V's pead checkup on Friday, I cant wait to see how much V weighs, so fingers crossed he is happy with her progress. I am thats for sure. She is still little tho, but I know she will get there. It would be good to see you online at WW's too.
Teru - Sounds like your little man is loving his tucker.... Have a wonderful trip away. hugs
A huge hello to everyone else. Hope all your bubbas are doing well.
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csab - do u have any recent pics of Olivia???? i dont even know what she looks like...
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csab - oh that's exciting re V & solids! Fingers crossed re V's check-up with the paed & her weight.
georgi - Happy 6 months to BJ! I think you've done such an amazing job for how premmie he was... you just seem to take it all in your stride so well! So congrats to a clever mumma. Oh and I meant to say, when you're BF'ing, they say you shouldn't lose more than 500g a week... so dunno if you can fit 12kg loss in before June without potentially impacting your BF? sorry to sound negative, but thought u should know.
Hollye - oh that's just fab that she hasn't spewed for 14 hours, I really hope it keeps going for you. I'm crossing my fingers, legs, arms & toes big time for you!
G'day everyone I've missed... come post - it's been so quiet here! I won't name names, cos I'll forget s'one with my baby brain, and I don't want to offend anyone.
Well we're going well here. X is a bit grizzly today - few big spews (he's been talking to Mia mebbe?) and I think a touch of diarrhoea... so I'm wondering if there's anything in my diet that's set him off... bit different due to WW... but I'm not doing diet products, just healthy whole foods. Oh well, we'll see. Plus I'm on full eczema battle! I'm taking flaxseed oil & fish oils.. plus we're trialling moo goo on one leg, medihoney on one arm and standard regime on the rest of the body. We've got the experimental protocol written up on the wall above his change table... OMG we're such nerds... pick the research background
Anyways, hadn't been on Wii Fit for about 2.5 weeks... just got on and I've lost 1.9 kg even though I only started WW on Weds! So I don't know what to think now - cos i haven't lost THAT much since Weds... but i don't want to lose TOO quick cos that's bad for milk supply. Not that I'm complaining, 1.9kg is fab. Now if I ever wore something other than trackies ,mebbe I'd notice the difference lol.
Aaah geez I should stop waffling & get back to it. DH's back is bad atm, so I've been busy busy.
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plus we're trialling moo goo on one leg, medihoney on one arm and standard regime on the rest of the body. We've got the experimental protocol written up on the wall above his change table... OMG we're such nerds... pick the research background
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He nearly sounds edible
Be back later to post - Riley's party was AWESOME (well, that's what the kids said anyway lol) - I am cleaning up the paper trying to find the floor again - poor Z has only had 3 30 mins naps today cos we have been out so much - he is in bed now - but even though so disruptive during the day, he is still doing well at night - Thank Goodness!
Georgi, I did wanna ask a question - when you say corrected age - do they correct up to 40 weeks or only 37 cos that is when bubs is considered term? Just wondering .... oh and I was gunna hold out for solids for another 2 weeks - but last night at the table Zander actually screamed at us when we were eating - i had broccoli so gave him a piece off my plate and he played around with it - then screamed for more - not that he really ate it, more tongued it then dribbled out - but thats all part of the fun. Oh and dont worry too much about the weight gain - it starts to go down after 6 months to nowhere near the 150 - 200 grams a week from the early days!!!
and well done on b/f for 6 months - I am definitely gunna hang in there cos we are going camping at Easter and b/f will be much more family friendly if he starts to cry in the middle of the night and I can just rollover and feed him (fingers crossed!)
gosh, another chapter written here LOL - back later.
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Byron: You're 6 months old? You're supposed to be the same age as Jude! I feel like we're cheating this month because February is so short Jude will very soon be 5 months old.
Tanya: Let us know how the sleep thing goes, I really really really hope things improve. You're having such a rough time with things.
Jude has started whinging and cringing through formula feeds. So not only has he fought off my boobs but now he's over formula, too???I'm getting that boy on solids before he starves himself. He's been a bit chucky today. Lots of cottage cheese.
A me post today:
We went to Brisbane yesterday and I spent the day on South Bank, it was so lovely there! I had a beer overlooking some markets, but it was an expensive beer. Then we stayed in the Ibis overnight (get special rates for hubby's work) and they provided a travel cot (cause we don't have one) but it was uncomfortable for Jude and he refused to sleep in it, so we ended up with him between our pillows. His sleeping noises kept me up, but he only needed to be fed at 4.40am and then after getting to sleep reaaallly late (for him) he slept in until hubby's alarm went off at 8am!!!
Jude put his own dummy back in his mouth today. I was sooo proud of him. we just bought an Ikea highchair so I can start feeding him sitting up, because he arches his back when I feed him and he's getting too strong for me to hold him. Yesterday I was feeding him by the pool in South Bank and he pushed himself out of my arms and slid off my lap to the seat beside me and landed on his head, so he has a scratch on his head and I felt sooooo guilty.
Then when I got him back to the hotel we had a bath and Jude pooped in the bath.
He's getting impossible to wrap, so I think it's time for a sleeping bag. I want to buy a Grobag but they're a tad pricey and I'm going to need to buy 2, one for now while it's still hot and one for winter. Does anyone know a cheaper brand that's 100% cotton and where can I buy it?
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mmm sleeping bag queen here!
I was hunting for cotton only bags, and found them easy to get for summer, but nearly all winter ones are a cotton outer with polyester filling -dunno if that doesn't meet your criteria?
Anyways, love the grobags, but yes they're pricey. Got a good one from pumpkin patch on special ($32 reduced to $16) that was almost identical to a grobag in style but a smidge shorter (mebbe an inch or two?). Tried a snugtime and was also given a sprout brand, but they both have the travel slot and zip up the front which I've concluded I don't like. If bubs is asleep they're much harder to get in & out without disturbing them. I definitely prefer the closable tabs on both shoulders and zip on the side. Just bought a new pumpkin patch one (latest one in is $36) but realised that one shoulder is sewn in...still better value than the grobags IMO.
Was also looking at dreambags but haven't tried one (website thedreambag dot com dot au), was thinking of buying one for winter. Also, Target had some last winter which I bought a cheap one which was quite nice too - but press studs up the front... so again, design not quite as good, but might be interesting to see what they have this year. Myer also have a couple of other sorts too, but mostly in girlie colours/patterns so I gave them a miss.
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BELFIE Oh yeah... I did know that about only be able to lose 500g per week while BF. But I forgot! Darn it... Guess I'll have to re asses my goal.
CSAB Good luck to V for her weigh in. Looking forward to hearing the news
SAMI Yeah they take the corrected age from 40weeks. I guess cause premmies are normally behind in the milestones & weight gain that they need to take it from 40week to give them that bit longer... My theory anyway
KURAIZA I still look at it as they are the same age anyway. What's 7 weeks amongst friendsI'm still wrapping BJ too, but wanting to wean him off it.
TANYA Good luck for Wednesday. I can't wait to hear how it all goes
I just bought a gro bag. Yep... Very pricey. I wish I knew about the PP ones. I only have one so will check out PP before the next purchase.
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oh Georgi, I forgot to say, I reckon it's worth getting at least one grobag cos the little nursery thermometer you get in it is really handy when you're travelling... so there you go it's worthwhile
Oh and I also found the jollybeans brand online, but haven't tried them
btw Kuraiza - I just looked at their website again, looks to be 100% cotton!!!
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A woman at my MG uses that book - and she's used it from the first week. And now her baby is in a constant routine. I want to have a look at that book too. I might see if it's at my local library. And happy 6 months to Byron! I can't believe how fast time is flying!
csab -I hope your mum is doing OK. Oh and if you can get V to talk to Maya about sleeping better that would be great.
Maya has some favourite toys and teddys but she never falls asleep on her own. That's what I'm hoping to achieve - have Maya learn to get to sleep on her own.
Sami - That's great that the MCHN came to your place for an afternoon. I think they also visited kuraiza. I rang them first for help and all they did is told me to ring Tweddle @ home and other sleep centres.Also I must say I am glad to know that I am not the only one who has struggled. And I think part of my struggle is being so isolated from family and friends. I take my hat off to women who can do this role on their own! I feel like a bit of a failure that I can't manage it all on my own when there are so many capable women out there with more than one child and no support and they manage fine.
Sleeping bags - I was given a snugtime and I am trying it out for some sleeps. I have also started to wrap Maya with her arms out. A book I was reading suggested that at 4 months to stop wrapping so that they can have access to their hands and use them to self settle. So far using the bag hasn't made any difference to her sleep. But it's easier to put on and off than wrapping.
I forgot to mention the other day that I'm also sick at the moment.So that's not helping things. It's just a virus - sore throat, snotty, achy, bleh. But that makes it harder to deal with things. It's been a week now and I hope it goes away soon!!
I rang the MCHN helpline for the first time looking for advice and they were so helpful! I don't know why I never thought to ring that number before! The MCHN said I was probably putting Maya down too often (when she's not tired). And the signs I am taking as her tired signs could be bored signs instead - I really am no good at seeing tired signs.
I borrowed The Wonder Weeks from the library and I absolutely love it and highly recommend it. Even if you don't believe in the wonder weeks theory it's got heaps of useful advice on things you can do to help babies with their progress - e.g. holding a toy behind them so they roll over - and it has age appropriate games to play and toys they might like. It's been so good for me cos I have no clue what to do with babies! And I love that it's age appropriate, it's all suggestions not 'you should be doing this' and the games are easy to find in the book. I wish I'd found this book earlier!!
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oh my.. where has my newborn gone??
today she has rolled all across the lounge room, tried to eat the remote, scared daddy half to death coz she nearly rolled off the change table, turned around in her bouncer to see the pics on the back of it
oh man.. and its only 1pm
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belfie - I was on the verge of buying the panda bag - for obvious reasons - but am just a bit on the edge of parting with $85 for a sleeping bag ... but, having said that, work calcualted my LSL at my part-time rate only and should have included full-time component (pre-kids) - so I am getting back paid some $$ - mebbe if I just keep it quiet from DH .....
bugger - was gunna do a long post - but by the time i put shopping away, washing on line, Giselle snack, Z is stirring again already - be back later ... !!!
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morning ladies....
not been in here much... but i have been reading..
my little (well not soo little) boy can roll back to fronthe is growing so fast!!! teeth...well they are still just sitting below the gums...playing havoc!!!
sorry no personals... just not up to it... have sinus probs AGAIN...
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Hello,
I know I haven't been around much but I have been reading too. Bethany seems to have been kidnapped and replaced by an evil twin, We are up twice a night for no reason really. When we offer her the bottle she only has a little bit and then doesn't want anymore. She does settle back to sleep though so I shouldn't complain I guess. Yesterday afternoon she screamed and I mean "oh my goodness I am being killed by my mother" scream for 2 hours. Andrew was at his mum and dads and I nearly called him home but I knew MIL would answer and want to know what was going on and offer her input (which is for the record that the reason she is like this all of a sudden is that she wants solids. Never mind that she shows no interest in solids she has had behaviour change so she is ready.) In reality I think that we have had a full on few weeks with moving and all that and we are all just out of synch and need to find our new routine but try explaining that to the people who know how to parent better than you. The other night we were at Andrews grandparents for a BBQ and I put Bethany down for a sleep and she did her cry thing before dropping off. She does this it is no biggy. If it lasts longer than 5-10mins I go in but otherwise it is her way of winding down (Believe me took me along time to accept that!! was sure I was a bad mum!!) Well I nearly needed to baracade the door as MIL wanted to go in to "fix" it and show me how to settle her. GGGGGRRRRRRRRRR I am tried, feel like I am failing cause my baby is going backwarks. She has stopped feeding properly, it is a fight just to do 200mls. *Sigh* For now she is sleeping so I think I might lie down too.
Sorry this was meant to be a hello post not a vent!!!
Hugs to all
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Hi and morning!
Amy - sounds like you know why Bethany has been unsettled - as you said with the move and probably feeling your anxiety about it and getting her settled again etc - sounds like you are doing a great job. They are starting to realise at around 5 months that there are much more exciting things to do than feed - but honestly if she still takes 150mls a feed - relax honey, she will take what she needs - we can't forcefeed these little terrors
Kat - Jack is off and away
belfie/csab - with WW online - can you see any of the recipes without joining etc - I have tried to look (I like the price of on-line) - but cant find them - and the point system too - do you have to sign-up before you can have a good look at it?
Gotta go - HEAPS of errands today and a fairy part at 3pm this arvo!!
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