Babies Born September 1st ~ 15th 2008 #2

[cheekyfrog]

Sue, big hugs for you. I haven't had my skin checked and I know I should. My father's had heaps cut out in the past couple of years. Fair skin and blue eyes and a few too many sunburns when I was younger too makes it a scary prospect. Anyway, good luck for next week when you have to go back to the doctor's for your cheek. You must be relieved that someone finally might be able to help your son. As a primary teacher, I know how hard it can be to get help for kids. So much depends on the quality of the school behaviour support teachers. And then you have to have support from the parent/s too. Hope this is a turning point for your DS. Happy nappy shopping!

Erin, yes, I've had a look at some of the websites and threads on BB re: travelling with infants. Some really good information. Still feeling very anxious though.

Jo, hope the doctor was able to help your DD. Poor little thing. Good idea about going through your things to donate to the appeal. That is something I can do. It's hard not to feel helpless.

Captain, that's great that Ashlyn went so well today. How long were you at work? I've been thinking about getting Matthew's grobags out as it's been getting cool at nights here, after a few weeks where the temperature didn't drop below 25 at night... We haven't had to have even a sheet over us for so long. Hope you get a better sleep tonight.

[blackduckies]

Sue have a whinge, we all need to no matter whats going on. Definately sounds whinge worthy though. Hope poor DS gets the help he needs, my maternal health nurse suggeste that Gabe might also have a mild form, hope not, but know it's been said its got me thinking???? Good luck with your skin, very scary stuff I see a skin spec every 6 months (heaps of moles) in a few years time they will all join and I will be one big one Nearly always have to get one cut off each time I go. Just keep getting them checked, at least on your face you can see if something looks a bit suspect. Enjoy the nappy shopping.

Kerry have a great trip, how long are you going for? I am very envious, although my sis is talking about going there to work so it could be a holiday destination for me as well. xxx fingers crossed.

Captain, I can imagine that going to work even for a day would feel awful, but gret that Ashlyn was not bothered about it. Good to have some adult conversation and get the brain working.

joh, good on you they have to realize that not everyone has money to donate these days. I am donating old towels etc today for the wildlife that has been affected and I am looking forward to giving blood sometime soon. Hope your DD is okay, good to get it checked cause it can lead to infertility if its the problem and left untreated.

Thanks eej for you good wishes as well.

Well hoping/ praying for rain worked we had a good downpour last night and drizzle all morning, when I went out you could see smoke rising and smell it in the air, so fingers crossed it has gone a long way to soaking in and put some out. Our road is still partially road blocked with a police car sitting between our road and the next to stop tourists/sicky noses getting up to the fire for a look plus it's condsidered a crime scene cause 2 people died at the top of the hill, so only locals have been allowed in and then only so far, today for the first time the police stopped me to check ID, a little late considering I have been going in and out for days, but I guess better than never????

[joh117]

Just a quick post DD is OK doctor said nothing there and she is in a better mood and slept better the last few nights.

I have given 6 shipping boxes full of clothes to a collection point at Cooperoo Community Hall in South Brisbane. I didnt have time to get to Capalaba yesterday. I found it this morning as I was about to head to Vinnies. I was reluctant to take it there since they did not sound keen and I want to make sure that it all goes where it is needed. Though it said no furniture they took my bassinet and all its bedding too!

I am gonna trawl through our stuff and get more to send them.

Best go my DD wants to play games on the PC

If you are ever looking for a good kids site this is from the BBC in the UK and its great and some of the programmes you get here in Oz so your little uns will know some if it

BBC?-?CBeebies?-?Home

Jo

[ezymay]

OMGoodness Emily has been aseep maybe an hour today! My baby that sleeps all the time doesn't seem to like it as much anymore! I hope its just a phase!

Captain and Pam- we need to wait until we have not been pregnant for 9 months until you can give blood not jsut when we stop breastfeeding (in my case pumping). Its tough but they say its best for us. They were asking all the time for my blood when I was pg so I rang them and they said they would put a note to ring me when the 9 months was up. They are pretty strict about lots of things when giving blood. DH can never give blood cause he's had a blood cancer, which makes him feel bad. It such a rewarding thing to do.

Sue- I hope Df gets more supportive re DS. A mother does know! Hopefully you can get the help he needs. We are here to listen anytime!
Kerry- I'd be feeling anxious too! How long is the flight?

Jo- good on you for donating all that stuff I'm sure it will come in handy!

[joh117]

OMGoodness Emily has been aseep maybe an hour today! My baby that sleeps all the time doesn't seem to like it as much anymore! I hope its just a phase!

Eej my little man is the opposite hardly been up today which is unlike him.

Kerry - I flew with DD back to the UK when she was 13mths old. She was still breastfed and was not moving. It was so easy I fed on the take off and landing and she fit into the basinnet when sleeping. Turbulance meant I had to keep lifting her in and out which was a pain.

We were flying Emirates but I have flown from UK to Sri Lanka with Erykah as a nr 2 yr old and again very easy only she was walking and just wanted to walk up and down the cabin.

We flew back to Oz when she was 3 and I was heavily pregnant and she slept most of it.

The crew are generally good on board. Call the airline and request a bulk head to get a basinett prior to flying. You normally can request these seats when travelling with infants. They will heat and clean bottles and heat food for you too if needed.

Xavier does the whole dropping off the boob to see what is going on too. I sometimes cover him with my feeding cloth to help him concentrate on the job in hand.

If you have any questions regarding long haul travel give me a shout and I will try and help. Babies are way easier than toddlers we take all sorts of toys with us for Erykah but she doesnt even open the suitcase she is happy playing with the toys given out by the crew.

Which airlines you flying Cathay Pacific?

Jo

[cheekyfrog]

Pam, we'll be gone for a month, back March 18. My mother is getting more and more excited every time we talk on Skype. Very funny. Does your sister teach? I've been made to promise to bring Matthew to the high school where my stepfather teaches. Should be fun.

Eej, the flight between Sydney and Hong Kong is about 9 hours direct. There's also the connecting flight from Wagga to Sydney. We'll be arriving very late at night and the return flight will see us arrive in the morning. Hope Emily sleeps well for you tonight - I'm sure it's just a phase to keep you on your toes. The little monkeys!

Jo, we're flying with Qantas and I have requested a bassinet. They've confirmed my request and given me a seat at the bulkhead where the bassinets are but said that they can not guarantee a bassinet as it depends on how many infants there are on board. I'm hoping we get a bassinet as I don't know how I'd go with nursing Matthew on my lap on my own for nine hours... How warmly will I need to dress Matthew? Would a Bonds wondersuit suffice? Is there much room to change a baby? I'm worrying about how cramped it's going to be. Also, can you take baby Panadol on board? Does it have to be a new bottle? Matthew is so close to getting a tooth or two on the bottom gum and is getting very fretful. I'm thinking I may have to resort to giving him a dose if his temperature goes up.

Matthew's starting to enjoy tummy time! Never thought it would happen. It's wonderful!

[joh117]

Kerry

You should get a bassinet they give them to the youngest babies I managed when Erykah was 13 months. They carry a few I think there are at least 2 bulk heads in economy that allows about 12 not sure how many they carry though.

You will be suprised at the room. The change table is in the toilets and put it this way my DD was 3 when we flew back here with Qantas and was still in nappies. I managed to change her no problems. You will be warm enough with a bonds wondersuit on. I used to change Erykah into her PJ's when it was bedtime. Not sure of your flight time but that was on the long flights. You get blankets give anyway so you can use them if you need to.

You are fine with meds (DD has febrile convulsions so I always take it onboard) however you are not allowed liquids of more than 100mls. Dont panic if you have baby milk in bottles you need to taste it in front of the customs staff to show it is safe to drink.

Put all your liquids into sealable plastic bags prior to getting to the airport (food sandwich bags are good) that includes lipsticks and makeup.

Trust me being prepared helps as we werent when we flew to Sri Lanka and we were also ill with tonsilitus so feeling pretty crap and then had to spend 30 mins sorting our stuff and a lot got thrown as it was over 100mls. I was so stressed out.

I have learnt my lesson and now go prepared. Anything over 100mls put in the suitcase. It can be an open bottle of panadol.


You will be fine hun. It is not as bad as you think. Just make sure you feed on take off and landing to help balance his ears and you should be fine. If he cries dont be panicking about the other passengers either just concentrate on calming yourself and little man sod them. Erykah was bad a 2yr old when she was tired and screamed for ages and wouldnt sit in her seat and wear her seatbelt. I got told off by the air hostess who I can tell you I was ready to swing for when she said has she never flown before. I think she has done more km's in an aircraft than she had back and forth to spain from the UK!!!

Hope the girls in Vic are still safe. Idiots are still lighting fires.

Jo