Babies born September 1st-15th 2008 #4

[Captain]

Happy Birthday to all our Beautiful Babies!!!!!

Wow hasn't this year gone fast.Our babies are turning into toddlers. I'm excited and sad about it at the same time.

Kerry, The pressie arrived yesterday. Can't wait till next week so Ashlyn can open it. I really hope Matthew likes his pressie. I've been really slack about organizing Ashlyn's birthday party too. ATM it looks like I might just be able to organize a family BBQ. Don't give up the lunch time feeds. As soon as I started missing feeds my supply dried up. I've just stopped feeding Ashlyn because I just wasn't getting any milk anymore. I'm sure they can wait a bit longer for you.

Pam, so glad to hear the ultra sound went well. So excited for you. It makes me feel so clucky hearing about it, even the MS part, lol, I must be crazy.

Mel, glad to hear you have Ashton back with the feeding. Well done for been able to perserver. He's sounds like he has a great sense of humour.

Donna, Yay for Molly sleeping all night!! Did you manage to get the full nights sleep?

Ezy, hope the party went really well.

Niamh, is Eireann used to her shoes now? So cute when they get the first pair. I was excited because I got Ashlyn a pair of shoes that fit nicely, but then I read the box and realized her feet are so tiny she's wearing a pair that are meant for 6 month olds,lol.

CandyJay, hope Madeline's party went well. I had a party for Danielle once when only 1 child showed up. It was so disappointing, but at least at this age they don't really notice.

Sorry to any one I've missed. I still have a lot to catch up on.

Ashlyn is close to walking so I have more things to watch out for. She is so destructive DH has taken to calling her T2008, after the Terminator . She's so rough she beats up her big sister. I thinks I'm going to have a busy time as she gets bigger.
Well she seems to be sleeping tonight so I might go to bed and get a couple of hours, night night

[Mummatotwo!]

Hi all!!!

Remember me! LOL, have not been on here for yonkies!
Its beautiful (and a little crazy) To see that some are growing more belly babes!!! congratulations to all!

And happy birthday to our wee ones.

It was nathans first birthday yesterday, so bitter sweet. I am just starting to get clucky again.
But nathan is still feeding a **** load and wakign a **** load so i think ill hold off thanks!
He isnt walking yet, no rush i have another toddler at home so crawling suites me fine!

Still breastfeed, eating solids as he wants.
But still a skinny minnie! He weighed 9.5 at his 12 month so thats the 50th percentile on the WHO charts.

How are we all???

[indie24]

Just stopping in quickly. The last few days have been hectic and flown by. My IL's arrived Thursday (Staying at SIL house).
Molly had a great birthday. We just chilled at home and I cooked for her party. That night her grandparents, Aunty and cousins came over for cake.

Molly's party was a smash hit. Well everybody seemed to be having a good time . She was a little social butterfly and I feel bad saying it but I hardly saw her for most if it. She just seemed to be passed around or playing near her nanna and Poppy. She was very happy. Poor little mite got very overwhelmed when everybody sang happy birthday but loved eating her cake.

Today we had an enjoyable day looking around the shops then going over to SIL house for dinner to celebrate Fathers Day. Although by the end of the day she was exhausted. I think this week we will stick close to home so she can rest. But in saying that we have to see the health nurse tomorrow and then immunisations on Wednesday.

Candy Jay I just wanted to say thank you so much for Molly's present it is fantastic. Molly loves it.

[Candy Jay]

Just popping in quickly as I need to catch up on some work.

Indie, thank you so much for the gift you sent. The outfit is beautiful and I just love grug books I didn't know they are back in the shops... thanks Hope Molly's Birthday was wonderful.

Madeleines party turned out well, we had only a few ppl but madeleine wasn't too overwhelmed with all the noice, the mess left afterwards was another story. Madeleine ate so much food (sweet foods) that she was pretty ill the following morning... poor thing but a birthday only happens once a year thankfully.

Hope everyone is well, will get in here later in the week take care

[ezymay]

Hi ladies a quick one from me too! We have been so busy with the party and with my best friend losing her mother last week. The funeral was today and was so sad. On a better note Emily's birthday and dedication went well. I remembered why we never have parties tho cause I HATE them...well hosting them anyway. I was so anxious about it I didn't enjoy it much. Everyone said it was great tho. Em had a great time I didn't see much of her either! She was off with so many different ppl and her little walker. SHe is taking so many steps on her own I think crawling will be a thing of the past very soon.

Pam just wanted to say I'm glad things are going well with bubs. Stay in here we love you and hearing all your pg related news!!

And Lee let me know when you are back so I can send Remy's pressie don't want to send it til I know u'll be home to get it. I think u are due back around the 15th???

Hope you are all well my lovelies.

[Nicambhar]

to Ashton, have a wonderful day little man xx

belated to Nathan xx

Oh so many birthday wishes, I hope I haven't missed anyone at all. Between here and FB I can't keep up LOL...

Not much happening here, some more teeth have popped up and I had a bit of a rough night last night so I suspect there will be a few more on the way.
Bella only started properly crawling the day after her birthday, and has now begun pulling herself up on the furniture. So, I think she will catch up to all these clever little babes that are already on the go.

to all xx

[Visitor8]

Thanks for the birthday wish! Ashton had a great day!! I have pics on my FB!

Sorry I can't stay and do personals!! Happy birthday to any bubbas coming up!!

[cheekyfrog]

Happy birthday, Ashton!! Love your photos, Mel! Looks like he really enjoyed his piece of birthday cake! Great presents too!

Tenille, I'm glad the present arrived! And in time! Hope it's a big hit with Ashlyn! Happy birthday, Ashlyn for Thursday! I'm looking forward to Matthew opening his present too. At the moment it's the only surprise in the cupboard. I've yet to wrap the pressies I've got him. I think I'll be taking the easy option and having a dinner at the local sports club and taking a cake. Was hoping my father and step-mother might have been able to come down from Brisbane but no such luck. Oh well. I'm sure it will be special all the same.

Jen, I haven't forgotten you! I got in a birthday wish for Nathan earlier in the thread! Matthew's not walking yet and I'm not sorry about that either, as I'm having trouble keeping up with him crawling all over the place and getting into things! Still breastfeeding too and getting lots of wake ups for top ups during the night. Would love a good night's sleep!

Donna, hope Molly's immunisations go well tomorrow. Enjoyed looking at the Moo's birthday photos too. Looks like she had a lovely time!

Happy birthday, Poppy, for tomorrow! I remember getting your phone call, Pam, with the news of Poppy's arrival!

Glad Madeleine had a lovely birthday, CJ, even if she had too much sweet food!

Erin, sorry to hear about your best friend's mum. Would have been very tough.

Suzie, how many teeth does Arabella have now? Sounds like she's catching up very quickly!

Matthew seems to be biting a lot lately. It seems to be a bit of a game for him. He crawls up to me and bites me on a foot or leg and then giggles. He was also biting me on the shoulder and leaving teeth marks but that seems to have eased off a little. Sometimes I think he bites because he's tired or hungry but the rest of the time, I think it's for fun. The carer said he's also been biting her and suggested that it might be time for me to bite him back. I haven't! He's not doing it to hurt. Just not sure how to deal with it. I've tried the tactic of telling him no and that it hurts and moving him away from me. Any suggestions would be welcome!

[blackduckies]

Happy Birthday for tomorrow Matthew we hope you have a lovely day with Mummy.

[blackduckies]

Happy birthday Ashton, sorry I missed you we hope you had a fun day.
Happy birthday Nath, a bit late but better than never.

Sorry to anyone i missed, I know there will be some, its hard to keep up especially with the girls who have'nt been in for a while.

[Nicambhar]

Mathew.. enjoy your first birthday today xx

[cheekyfrog]

Thanks Pam and Suzie. Our thread's gone a bit quiet. Must be all these birthdays! Tenille, Matthew really loves the puppy you sent. Thank you, my lovely baby buddies! I hope Ashlyn liked the pressie we sent.

We had a very quiet birthday at home although it started early, with Matthew on the go about 6ish I'd had about three-four hours of broken sleep, having stayed up late to bake the cake and wrap presents. Cake, pleasingly, turned out well but unfortunately Matthew didn't really sample much of it. He was far more interested in banging his spoon into the bowl and mashing his piece of cake, than actually tasting it. He's hardly eaten anything really over the weekend (except bf). Not sure if it's the heat or that he's been too excited. I've posted photos on FB. I had him measured for his 12-month stats on Friday afternoon and he's weighing in at 11.27kg (dressed weight), 78cm length and 48cm head circumference. Bucketnut. He'll be getting his immunisation needles during the school holidays as that's when the next immunisation day falls at the clinic.

Hope everyone's okay and doing well.

[Captain]

Kerry, I'm glad Matthew liked his puppy. I'm sure it will be a lot more fun for him when he's on the move. Ashlyn loved the microphone and she loves it when I put the sunny's on her. I don't think I'll have much trouble keeping them on her, lol.

Ashlyn's birthday didn't go so well. Spent in between hossy and Dr's surgery. Last week we thought she had croup, but she didn't get better after the steriod treatment. Ended up having chest x-rays because they thought she might have pnemonia(sp?). Turns out she had bronciolitis. Nothing we could give her so we have just had to wait it out. Some very sleepless nights around here. Hope to give her a small party on the weekend.

Hope everyone is doing well.

[Lee]

Hi lovelies,

Happy Birthday's to all our special one year olds!!!! One is such a CUTE age, I love it!!

I'm back home!!! 2am and have woken STARVING from going to bed at 8. It'll take me a week to reset my clock. Had a great 6 weeks in France/Italy - but I definately would not recommend a long haul flight to anyone at my stage of preganancy - I'm shattered like I've never felt before. The support stockings and clexane injections worked really well though - felt like a junkie in airport loo's shooting up though lol. Anyway, can recover now!!

Remy turned one and that was lovely for all of us over there. Didn't get in as much shopping as I should have, due to heatwave/feeling tired etc, but didn't matter. Couldn't believe how gorgeous the bub/kids clothes were in France, and so cheap for good quality - stuffed as much as I could in the suitcase.

Had pretty crappy internet connections - so am a bit out of touch with everyone's news in here - can you update me as you pop in and let me know how you all are. More new pregnancies or babies!!!

Pam - had a quick read back and so glad your pregnancy is going well!

Ezymay - did Emily's pressie arrive? Hope she liked it!!

My growing bub has definately been thriving with 6 weeks away - all my worries about kicks were unfounded - he/she kicks me like crazy often now. Have an Ob appointment tomorrow, so can't wait to get another look at the little thing!!

Sorry have not done personals - but will - so much to do when you have been away, staring at a pile of mail a foot high!!

Hope you are all great.

Lee xox

[ezymay]

Hi lee! Yep Em got her pressie thanks she LOVES it. Now I know your back I'll post Remy's off today or tomorrow!!!!

[indie24]

Hi girls. I keep coming in here to update but never seem to do it.
Moo girl had her 12 month check up last week and she weighs 9.9kg and is 76cm long. I think from memory she is in the 75 percentile for height but 50th for weight. She was meant to get her shots last week but was sick so we got them yesterday.
Moo still only has 2 teeth but her top teeth are threatening to come through. One day I could have sworn they were nearly through only for them to go back in again. Extremely frustrating for both of us. She has been having rough nights sleep so I am tired and grumpy

[blackduckies]

Hi sorry no pesonals, just got to get a heap of worry of my chest!!!

Off to have my 12 week scan tomorrow, I am so nervous, my MS is hardly around at all anymore..

Wednesday night I had the worst dreams and then lay awake for the rest of the night terrified of going to the scan and getting the awful news there is no HB.. it was so bad I went to the hospital as soon as I dropped DS off at kindy...when I got to maternity I felt a bit silly but I still asked the lovely midwife on duty if they could listen to my concerns, she was so nice to me that I started crying right there???? She got me an appointemnt an hour later at the clinic and in the meantime asked if I would like to try the doppler, would I ever!!!! Welll that turned into a nightmare instead of relieving my fears, we did'nt hear the HB, she told me not to worry that it is very early to hear by doppler and that they might organize a scan for me...I get to my appointment was whiskd in and out within 10 mins... she refused to feel my pelvis to see if it looked okay for dates, said that they had tried the doppler so no point in trying again????????? what the... you just never know my bladder was fuller and bubs might have been in a better position?? So I have walked away, completely decided that I will NOT give birth there, I completely know why I decided to not go with them again, for every caring midwife there are another 10 who seem really jaded and unhelpful??? So no choice but till wait until tomorrow, I just hope the news is good we are driving to Melb which is a 2 hour trip, it will be long one home if it is all bad news. Surely it can't be possible that I get the same sorry no heartbeat news at this scan as I have at 2 others..

Sorry girls, thanks for all you continued support...I just have to express, not that it's relaxed me in any way!!!! I have everything crossed I can come in tomorrow night and annouce good scan results. (fingers, toes, everyhting crossed)

[cheekyfrog]

Oh Pam! Big hugs! I know how anxious you must be feeling and how very hard it is to stay calm. I have everything crossed for you and your new bubba-growing - the odds are on your side, you know that. Think we all need that Little Book of Calm at these times. Look forward to seeing your post tomorrow. Lots of hugs in the meantime!