Babies Born October 2007 #36

[~Trish~]

Hugs Amber . Gee, if you're a failure, then so am I! I let my boys watch T.V too much when I'm overtired/unmotivated and my house is not even close to being showroom clean! I am impressed with myself for cleaning the toilets today LOL! It's impossible to keep your house spotless when you have kids and you know what - no one else actually notices or cares about the state of your house. Do you walk into your friends home and scrutinise the tidiness? I know it doesn't even cross my mind.

You are going to cope just fine with two, it will surprise you how easy and fun it is once you've gotten a bit of a routine going and things settle down. I hope this applies with number 3 . Sorry you have been feeling like your DH is being distant . I'm sure he loves you heaps and that not feeling well has kept him a bit quiet (going into his "cave" kinda thing ).

You're an awesome person and you are doing an awesome job

[~Trish~]

Ahhh, that would be lovely. But my kids tend to kinda crash and tumble in

You crack me up!

[boomba]

willow Crash and tumble into our beautufl family then :P

Trish thanks hun! I know i am too hard on myself but all my firends have gorgeous and clean house and i never ask anyone over cause i am ashamed Its nt dirty just toys and stuff evrywhere. I am sure youw ill be just fine when little mss comes along I know i will be ok1 Its just super scary Thanskyu though xx

[YoYo]

Gorgeous Girl Amber - I know how you feel (and I'm not hormonal which makes me more crazy)....I feel so unapreciated by my DH sometimes and I let my head run away with me thinking that he doesn't love me and that I'm just a fat ugly pig and I'm sure that he'd rather someone a bit more 'upmarket' (it's the only way I can put it) than me! Top it off boys don't notice when we are thinking irrationally, where as a girlfriend can see when something is wrong. DH will just screw his face up at me when I'm being daft, when what I really need is a HUG! I dont' want to ask for it either!

I am positive you will do just perfectly with new bub and Myles. Look at him, he's happy and content and has everything he needs. Sure, you will have another focus when the bub comes, but it will be a new element for Myles too, and not necessarily negative, something you will both have to get used to. Try and stay positive and remember you are a gorgeous friend and mother and wife, and hey...if sometimes you can't be @rsed just think of how many other mums out there can't be either....like me!!!

Sorry...I love talking huh...I'll stop now!

Trish - How cute of K.....Max says Dee...Go too, but I think he's saying 'ready...go'! When he counts every number is 3! meeee! SOOOO cute! I wanna eat him. He's done roly polys too...and has just started spinning around till he gets dizzy and falls over! What a crack up!

Is anyone going to start toilet training their lil ones yet? They are getting pretty close to two...is that a normal age to start trying it....? I've CLEARLY not tried before, but Mum asked me when I'm going to start!!

Well, better go....need to get off the computer and tidy up before we go out to 'Boomerang' for dinner....DH needs to watch the footy!
xx

[~Trish~]

Amber - I am always worried someone will turn up unannounced LOL! Why does no one ever pay a surprise visit when I've just done a big clean up??? When our neighbours drop around to have a chat I feel sooo self-conscious about the state of the house. Our next-door neighbours (who are elderly) really do keep a spotless house, BUT they get a cleaner in and don't have any small children!

Julia - Awww, Max sounds so cute! K loves to spin around until he falls over too, lots of entertainment! I've put K on the toilet (on a toddler seat thingy) a couple of times, but he hates it so I haven't pushed it. He puts his bottom against the toilet almost every day and says "Mummy? Poo!" and then he turns around and lifts up his top like he is doing a wee. So he gets the concept, he's just not ready yet.

[Saffi]

Amber - I echo what everyone has said. We do the best we can with the resources we have available to us. Yes, you don't want to intrude on family but at the same time its about knowing when to ask for help. The offers might just surprise you.
I know I won't cope at home with a newborn and a toddler so L is staying in daycare while I am on Mat Leave. I have to admit I worry about Thursdays when L is at home. I just remind myself that this time I am an experienced Mum and have almost 2 years of on the job training to see me thru.

Trish - somersaults! Is there nothing that boy can't do?? Enjoy the weekend away.
Willow - hello!
Mo - poor M. Being a toddler and in the wars is all part of growing up. If L hasn't fallen over 10 times before breakfast its a good day.

Its DH's b'day this weekend so L is spending Sat night with the grandparents while we go out for dinner. No babymoon planned here unfortunately, so might need to get in a few dinners out while we can.
Only 4 more days of work left before I go on leave. As usual have left everything to the last minute and have no motivation to do anything anyway. I have a replacement so as long as I do a handover and some notes for her it will be fine.

Have a good weekend everyone.

[boomba]

Jules You have no idea how that post has made me feel thankyou babe! Re TT Myles has been doing poo on the toilet for ages so have no idea how i am going to teach him to wee there too eeek!
Trish see thats the thing i would love unnanounced visitors, just someone to come visit me!! The poor postie hides from me :P but i see what you mean xx
Saffi Enjoy your dinner out

[Khaleesi]

Just a quick post, as i have to go change someone's smelly bum.

Amber
I didn't know how i would manage having 2 under 2, but i did. Those 1st few weeks were hard.
Trying to figure out which cry was more important than the other etc.. but after you get some sorta routine going it gets easier.
You will do a great job
As for the house, My T.V is on more often than it's off & my house is never clean i live with a hurricane, Well the house does get cleaned after the hurricane goes to bed but it never stays clean for long

I'll be back.

[Khaleesi]

Thought i'd bump us back to the 1st page.

For those of you that remember Belle, She had her little boy yesterday.
Name is Jett & he weighed 7lbs & 3oz & 50cms long.
He is adorable, looks just his Daddy

Nothing new happening here, M still waking up at 4-4:30am every morning one day she'll sleep through again.

[Khaleesi]

Thought i'd bump us back to the 1st page.

For those of you that remember Belle, She had her little boy yesterday.
Name is Jett & he weighed 7lbs & 3oz & 50cms long.
He is adorable, looks just his Daddy

Nothing new happening here, M still waking up at 4-4:30am every morning one day she'll sleep through again.

[boomba]

Aww congrats Belinda willhave to scope out her FBpage! Great name too!

Mo M is the same 4 or 4:30 most mornings! The wiggles have been a saviour

[~kellie~]

hi everyone

got a sick bub on my hands today, think she might have gastro. Just put her wiggles dvd on for her and she has fallen asleep on her couch watching it. Not going to risk putting her in her cot, I've just put a blanket over her and she can have a snooze there!

Amber - my house is also far from showroom clean! And Tahlia watches tv too, the only time it is off is when we are sleeping! Dont beat yourself up, you are a wonderful mummy and wife and they are lucky to have you!

hope everyone else is well!

[boomba]

Thanks Kellie! poor T hope she gets better really soon! xxxx

[~Trish~]

Hi everyone!

Had a lovely weekend away at Phillip Island, we stayed in a lovely 4 1/2 star apartment (thanks Wotif!) and it was very relaxing. We went for walks on the beach, played at parks and went to the Nobbies (and nearly got blown off LOL). The only downside was that the mattress we slept on was soooo springy and soft that it's really hurt my pelvis, but I'm sure it will be OK again soon.

K had a shocking night's sleep last night (where is this molar???) so I'm pretty tired today. Luckily he made up for it by sleeping in until 8am, but I didn't get to sleep in because Joel was up at 7:15am . Normally he's pretty good and will stay in bed, but he was busting for the loo and wanted to get up!

Kellie - Poor Tahlia, I hope she feels better soon. It's awful when they are so sick .

Mo - Ick @ those 4am wake ups . I hope she gets past this phase really soon for you!

Amber - Hope you're feeling a bit better today .

Saffi - How was your night out on Saturday? It must have been nice to have a night off from L

Hi to everyone else!

[kazaraz]

I have just had a big read, lots to catch up on! I feel bad for being so slack lately, I just can't seem to get into posting at the moment ... but am happy to read. I really cannot remember feeling like this with either of the girls and am just hoping that I start feeling normal soon! I am 11 weeks Friday and I am hoping that 12 weeks brings a big turn around and I get some energy and stop feeling nauseas 24/7. That is probably the part getting to me the most!

Amber - I was reading what you posted and remember having all of the same thoughts and self doubts when I was having Tay. I was lucky, because I had my Mum & Dad about an hour away, and they come down and kept us company many a day. This time, with No 3, we have no family support. I am a bit stressed, and my DH leaves at 7 in the mornings and makes it home about 6. He is a great support when he is home, so that isn't the problem. I just figure I have to do it, not much choice. My only saving grace will be the fact that Mia start kindy when the bub is born. The other thing that stresses me is getting 3 kids into the car to go out and about, don't think that will be happening much

Trish - Your time away sounds great, and I am thinking we might have to do the same thing. At this stage we are staying in Melbourne for Christmas, and I might suggest a weekend away during that time. DH is saving holidays so he can have a few weeks off when the bub is born! Sorry to hear your pelvis is sore from the bed, I cannot believe you only have about 6 weeks to go. Hopefully you find some comfort with it in that time x

Kellie - Sorry to hear Tahlia is not well, sounds like a quiet day for you! I wish ... I have Mia standing next to me crying because she is not getting her way with something and Tay telling her off, because she must be over her whinging!

Mo - Early morning wake ups ... we are having them as well! The only thing I can think of is Tay has been cutting her eye teeth, 3 down one 2 go. THank goodness. Hopefully it gets better for both of us soon!

Willow - OMG the countdown is really on! I bet you are getting excited and over it all in the same breath! I hope that your lump turns out to be ok, when do you get the results?

Saffi - You are also on the countdown. Half your luck

Julia - Sounds like you are settling in well, I am sure you will make friends easily you sound like that sort of person!

Anyway, I better go and I am really sorry to Amber, Paycyn, and whoever else I missed! Tay turned my computer off halfway through my post and I have lost momentum with what I was going to reply to you guys! Sorry again!

[Tiff+2]

Hi ladies,

I have not read up on everyone in here and I am really sorry for that, but some of you have personals.

Amber - You are the sweetest, most loving mother!!! I see your facebook updated some days and I try to take a leaf out of your book to become a better mum to Tiera. You are so relaxed, tolerant, loving and playful with Myles, its so beautiful! As parents, I think it's normal for us to qu if we are doing the right thing and occationally feel a little guilty that we may have done something wrong, thats how we know we love these little people and just want the absolute best for them. Believe in everything you do and remember you are pg too!!! Being pg is hard in itself, but having to parent at the same time would be so hard, be a little easier on yourself, you are doing an awesome job!! Have you thought about giving yourself a day off? I have been considering putting Tiera in family day care a day a week.... A day a week will give you a day to yourself, which you deserve! Whilst your pg you can relax and rejuvinate and then once bubby comes a long it will give a bit of one on one time. Food for thought anyways lovely. As for DH, he's male... Is there any more to say?! hehehe They don't realise how emotional and hormonal we can be when we are UTD, talk to him sweety I bet he doesn't even know your feeling this way.

Saffi & Willow - WOW you ladies don't have long to go. Wish you all the best for the birth of your babes... Can't wait to hear the birth announcements!

Trish - Your holiday sounds lovely! Wotif is great!!! We advertise the park on there cuz it's just awesome, we get a lot of our accom from there when we're going away! I hope poor K gets that tooth, it's just not fair on them! Tiera finally has a heap of teeth, but they're all over the place!!!

Kaz - A HUGE congrats to you on the pregnancy, that must be so exciting for you all! Hoping to add a little blue to the family? I hope your ms eases you poor dear, nothing worse!!!

Kellie - I hope your little princess is feeling better. Poor baby!

Congrats Belle on the birth of your little boy Jett!!!

Pheonix - Oh dear you poor thing, I really feel for you having to get up with DD, I hate when Tiera isn't sleeping well, although I think I have been very lucky in that department. Hope all is well with baby Kodi!

afm - Tiera is learning more and more very single day! She is understanding more, saying more, and doing more! She sure keeps me busy! hehehe She has her moments, but is a real treasure. I have just come to the realisation she is a toddler and is VERY normal for her age. My family continuasly tells me she's 'feral' which upsets me quite a bit, and I started thinking I was doing a terrible job with her, but talking to friends with children of the same, Tiera is soooooo normal! She is listening a lot more as she's understanding a lot more which is definately helping, but when it comes to wanting to run around and throwing tanties when she doesn't get her own way (which is mainly when she's tired) she is a toddler and thats what they do!!! Please let me know if I'm wrong!

Anyways ladies I hope all is well!

[~Trish~]

Hi all!

Having a bad one today, think I'm a bit sleep deprived. K is teething a 2 year old molar (still!) so between waking up at midnight to DH hopping into bed (he played his tennis grand final last night) and K waking at 1am then 2am, I am soooo tired today! K slept through the night before, but had a wakeful night the night before that so it's all catching up on me.

I am so sad because I don't have the energy that I had at this stage in K's pregnancy. I was still bouncing around and feeling marvelous right up until the end with him. This time I feel like I'm just dragging myself around and everything seems to take so much effort. My nesting urge has completely left too, how depressing! Luckily I got all the big jobs done while the urge was there, but I'm just not happy with the general tidiness of things. Today I was doing a big clean up and K would be in another room undoing whatever I'd just done in there .

Argh! Sorry for the whinge, I'm not normally this down! I'm doing my best not to be "over it" just yet because I know I'm still a while off yet! I guess I just feel sad that I'm not enjoying this pregnancy like I did with my last two. It's not that I don't enjoy it, but I just never get the time to think about it and focus on it and bask in it IYKWIM?

Sorry guys, back to you LOL!

Pish - Tiera sounds extremely normal to me! If you said she wasn't like that then I'd think she was abnormal LOL! You are doing a great job with her

Kaz - You poor love. I remember thinking the same thing as you at the start of this pregnancy - I couldn't remember feeling so bad. I'm not sure if it's just that we forget or because #3 takes it's toll on us! You are nearly out of the first tri, you'll be feeling better really soon .

Hi to everyone else!

[~kellie~]

Hi Everyone
Thanks for the well wishes for Tahlia, fortunately she is now better, but unfortunately, I now have it! So home from work today, have still sent her to daycare though

Trish - glad to hear you had a good weekend away. Not long till your little girl arrives, just remember that and it will make it seem better!

Kaz - maybe your baking a blue bundle this time around if the pregnancy is so different? Hope it eases for you soon

Tiff - Tiera sounds like a pretty normal toddler to me!

Tahlia is learning so much now too, she never shuts up! I've lost count of the number of words she says now. Its so cute. I really enjoy being able to communicate with her

anyway think i might go lay on the couch again, hi to everyone else!