Babies Born September 1st ~ 15th 2008 #2

i just wanted to quickly pop in and say YAY!! I'm so happy for you that I'm crying!!
Nae I was praying for you last night and for my friend too... will continue praying for you both!! Hoping it sticks for you, lots of love xx (ps I believe that dreams are significant and sometimes prophetic - the Bible has lots of stories about dreams ... Rose means God's gracious gift, not sure what Ebony would mean apart from black so maybe it wasn't actually supposed to be a name that you should feel like you should use but the dream meant that you were being given a gift through this dark time??)

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Howdy gorgeous chicks,

I Hope everyone is well and had a fantastic NY.

Wanna hear something funny - not ha ha funny but weird funny?

So last night I had this weird dream, I cannot remember much about other than I was handed this baby girl and was told she was mine and her name was "Ebony Rose" eeeerrrr yeah not keen on the name so much but I wake up in a coughing fit and need to go out to the couch so I don't bother DH with my coughing. Yep you guessed it still sick.

Can you believe 18 days and counting.

Anyhoo you may or may not have read that my period has been delayed due to my illness I think I am around 18-20 dpo. I have done 2 HPT both with a :bfn: result.
DH has been walking around going "I am such a stud your UTD" and I am like "NO way man the HPT don't lie I am NOT pregnant, my nipples aren't darker, I don't even feel pregnant, I am just late because I have been so sick and all the meds I have been on have affected everything"

DH doesn't believe me so to prove he is NOT such a stud I buy another HPK get home from work and go and do it.

I don't cheat, so I just left it to cook and 3 min later we both went and checked the test and I'll be damned I got a :bfp:

Now I am still a little skeptical, about the result given that I had 2 negative results and I won't get toooooo excited about it until I get a little u/s and see that hb but

OH MY GOD


PLease PLease do not post anything on my FB page as if this pregnancy sticks we will not be sharing anything until we get the 13 week mark.

I promised you will all be the first to know so I will leave it a few days before I post in the PA section just so you all get a chance to catch up

I am so ready to be a mummy, I will have to go and work out the DD chinese chart says girl and it was right with Niki, maybe she will have a little blister

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im delighted for you :D:dance: im am doing a little dance here, my DH thinks i finally lost the plotlol, ill be praying :pray: big huge sticky vibes hun, it will be ok though i just know it :leap::hooray:

Nae that is the best news!!! I am so happy for you :) I have tears in my eyes for you.

Nae - OMG I am so.... happy for you. I just knew that Niki was sending a little angel down for you to take care of! I am so glad that all your dreams are about to come true. And in 9 months you'll be able to tell your bub about their big sister who's watching over them as their guardian angel! You're gonna be the best mum.
Emme too is cutting those teeth even more ferociously now, and has had the red bum to prove it!!! Also the reflux is getting worse even with the anti-refux formula, as it's even more acidic and you can tell that she is hating the taste when it comes up. I'm going to make a normal doctors appointment as well as an appointment for her immunisation next week.
Niamh - you are able to refuse to give the car back if you have been giving them payments already that are able to be verified. If you have not missed a payment then they have no legal reason to go back on your agreement and they do have to pay you back your rego if you agree to give the car back. You can sue them to ge it back and not only would they have to give it back they would also have to pay court costs. Call & have a chat to the Legal Aid line( I'm sure it's Australia wide). I think it's time these people got some of their "friendliness" given back to them. I also think it's NOT a coincidence that they waited till after the rego was paid till they asked for it back.

As for me well times are good and times are bad.
Around xmas & new year I thought my ex and i were going to move back in together and give it another go, but when I mentioned I was going to go looking for houses it was as though he'd totally taken himself out of the picture of us all being together. Then I mentioned that the 1 bedroom granny flat at his parents really isn't suitable for 2 kids to be in especially as Emme is already commando crawling and there's no room in there, so he would have to start looking for something else for himself anyway, and he starts telling me that I'm being offensive to him and he's not putting up with it. Anyway I told him no I wasn't being offensive, just realistic about the kids as they need room.
Anyway he asked me to leave and so I'm not going up there again as I will never be put in that position of being asked to leave a second time!
I actually think he really wants to live with his mum & dad for as long as possible as he pays no rent & they buy his meals and even cook them for him. Last week when I opened his fridge it had cartons of 3 different types of beer, but no food in it, just some frozen mini pizzas in the freezer for Bella. I mean as I said to him he has to start acting like a responsible father as his mum & dad are not their parents - he is. And he has to start cutting down on luxuries like alcohol & start buying stuff for the kids. In the 11 months since we've been seperated he has not bought 1 car seat for them instead he was just borrowing mine, as well as the pram. So he has been living off everyone else and then buying tons of alcohol & cigarettes. I just wonder if I should just give up, because even if I do love him I wonder if he could ever change and become a responsible partner & father. A fridge full of just beer might be hilarious if your a 18 yr old single guy, but to me it just seems pathetic for a 37 yr old father of 2.
Anyway enough about me it's just too depressing.

I hope all your bubs are making this the start of the best year ever!
All our love,
Natalie, Bella & Emme!

Nae, Congratulations!!!! So happy for you. My brother and his partner are about to have a bub, both her pg she's dreamed about her baby first, including names. What an amazing sign.

Nat, sorry things aren't working out with your ex. Your right, totally not appropriate for a 37 year old man. Sounds like his parents are making it to easy for him to do nothing. I wish I could offer you some advice but my heads all over the place atm.


I've just had a really bad start to them morning. You know when the phone rings at 5am that somethings not right. DH was at work and some little **** has hit him over the head with some sort of weapon. He's in hossy with fractures through his cheek bone and is waiting to have an MRI as he's been feeling nauseas. I'm just waiting for babysitters so I can head up to the hossy. DH said the police caught the idiot, but seriously what is wrong with people these days.:(

Nat I am so sorry that your ex has done that. How horrible :( Hugs to you. And as for the beer, well he needs to grow up! Matt used to borrow everything of mine and never buy anything until I stopped it. I said no more and he went and brought 2 boosters and clothes and things. Maybe you should say no.

Captain that is horrible!! Hope they throw the book at the person :(

Well yesterday I took Ash to the beach for the first time. I am not a beach fan myself, I hate the things that live in the water, and am not particuarly fond of sand in everything, so I usually go to a pool lol Well he loved it!
Must have worn him out because he went to bed like normal at 9ish and slept till.... 7.30!!!!!!!!!! I was awake at 6 because my boobs were sore and rock hard but I didn't want to wake him so left him and I was getting antsy by 7 lol Hope it will be a regular thing!

Teething is still happening, and I can't see anything coming through yet, just the 2 lines that he had last week! Wish it would happen already lol Brought bonjella yesterday and that stuff is awesome lol except he HATES the taste. I have to get a photo. The face he pulls is hillarious, but the crying isn't :(

Natalie, your ex sounds like he needs to do some growing up. He obviously thinks he's on a good thing living with his parents rent free and if they're cooking him his dinners. I can't believe he asked you to leave. And that he just keeps borrowing stuff from you. What a !@#!$ You and the girls deserve better.

Captain, omg, what a start to the day - your poor dh! Hope he doesn't have concussion or anything majorly wrong apart from the cheek fractures. Ouch. Where does he work to get hit like that???

Mel, a trip to the beach sounds good. Another stinking hot day here out west. I'd love to be feeling a cool sea breeze right now.

Matthew has been grizzly this morning. I ended up giving him a dose of panadol because he was screaming and I couldn't settle him by feeding him, changing him, walking him around or playing music to him. He's finally gone to sleep. Poor little thing. :(

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Nae the absolute bestest news.
Loads of love and best wishes for a non eventful, extra special preggy.
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Captain, I hope your Dh is ok, good luck hun!!!

Missymoo yeah for teeth, I hope they stop bothering him for a little bit.

Nat, Dh is really being a DH, I am truly sorry that for whatever reason he is being like this to you and the girls. Emme commando crawling:dance:

Kerry hope your car does'nt have on going troubles like ours:o Great Matthews injections went so well this time, I am not looking forward to our next lot.:doh:

Niamh how is the challenge going for you? Maybe get your measurements in for the Wednesday night and catch up with the rest of us.. Good luck with the car, I reckon take them to small claims as well it does'nt sound right taking the car from you after all that you have spent. It's not like you are going to lose the friendship:wall:!!!!

Hi, Nic, eej, indie,welcome joh.:D

Had another peep in his mouth tonight after a day of crying and I can see all the little teeth bumps popping through! YAY! Hopefully it will be over in a day or two :D

Captain hope your hubby is ok, thats just awful , glad they caught him. hope your ok to((hugs)))

Nat good to see you, dont know what to say about your ex, sounds like he need a good kick up the arse, I agree he has life way to easy and is moer than happy to take the easy option. I hope he copes on very quick and at least becomes a better role model and provider for you two litte girls. (((hugs))) hope your ok.

we are having major problems with the computer and internet. I really hope it doesnt last long, I know this is sad, but ild be so lost with out the internet, I use it more than my mobile to contact people. i nearly cried earlier when Dh couldnt get it working. Im navckered but Im afraid if I leave it till the morning it wont work and I wont be able to catch up with here, my friends, :redface::redface:

Blackducckies, I went out esp on saturday to weigh my self and couldnt find a scales. Ill have to head up to the Plaza I think, I know there are some there. Ill be ready for wednesday weigh in. trying to make sure i driink lots of water and keep the exercise up, sowly but surley Ill get there.

Eireann has been a little sore after her injections, two big hard lumps and so red on her legs. i feel so bad for her. I just know they are hurting her.I got some nice gel for her gums it really works, the face she makes is brill but then she spends about half an hour with her tounge going mad. very cute and she looks so happy:D

oh yea we have decided not to after the van, we are cutting our losses and letting it go, Im so sick of arguing now, My dh told them not to come near us looking for money for made up bills we have had it and it ends now.we have also decided to go home to Ireland for a while. so we are heading in 4 weeks time when our lease ends. im so excited to see my family and show off Eireann, when we come back we are heading to Brisbane or may be some were else completly in Australia. I feel like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders now, we are rid of them, I will be sending her a nice long a waited email saying exactly how I feel. just so she know we knew what they were up to and that will be that.oh my Dh also said to him that if it had been any one else he would have knocked him out by now. but if he wants any one to blame for the situation he should look to his own door.

Hi ladies
Well yesterday was fun (not). Spent most the day with DH in the emergency room. Had to take Ashlyn with me cause she's still bf. It as a really long day but Ashlyn loved all the attention she was getting from the staff. After 8 hours without food or drink and feeding Ashlyn heaps to try and stop any crying and disturbing other people, I was stuffed. Luckily one of the staff noticed I was bf and went and got me some sandwiches which was really nice of her. Dh was allowed home last night but we are waiting for a phone call to find out which hospital he needs to go to today for surgergy to put his cheek back together. Poor Danielle refuses to look at him.

Well I'd better go cause I've got a tonne of stuff to get done. BBL for personals

Niamh, a trip home sounds like a great idea... then a fresh start back here;)

Captain, poor DH and a long day for you and Ashlyn at least the little chicken had food. Hope Danielle decides it's okay to look at daddy soon. Poppy is still feeding from me, how much she is getting who knows???? Still no AF so it must be what I can supply???!!!

Missymoo wowww all his teeth at once????? I had one who got 6 at once but not a mouth full. Ouch!!!!!

lol Pam no not all his teeth. The 2 bottom ones ;)
Geez poor bub to get 6 at once!! Jaidan got nothing until he was 9 months then BAM he had 4.

Captain, your DH's cheek sounds a mess. I hope that he's feeling better soon. Although I imagine it's going to take some time to get over what happened. Bless the hospital staffer who got you some sandwiches while you were waiting.

Teeth already sounds a bit scary to me, Mel. I know they have to happen but I'm thinking ouch on the breastfeeding front. I've already had a couple of mum friends graphically describe what it can be like and my toes curled. Maybe they were kidding??

Pam, no AF here either. Looking forward to having Matthew's measurements done on Friday so I can find out whether he really is getting enough from me. Sometimes he feels really light to me and looks skinny despite his chubby face. Reverse anorexia nervosa?

Don't want to think about how uncomfortable the next few days will be, the Bureau's forecasting some hot ones for us until the end of the week.

oh I don't think they are joking. Ash has already had me yelp, so I am dredding them coming through for that reason too :(

I haven't been in here for ages have I?
Captain I am so sorry to hear about your DH. I am hoping it heals up quickly for him
Niamh - a holiday back home sounds wonderful. A fresh start when you get back :) If you ever make it to Mlebourne let me know :)

Um updates...

Mum got good news from the docs. One of her tumors is gone and the other one seems to have shrunk. She has to come back down for a PET scan 12th Feb and goes back for more results on the 9th April. Fingers crossed that all goes well.

That was last week so after she went there Molly and I drove her home. On the way there we stopped to visit my Aunty Ella, who was visiting from interstate, at my cousins house. They clucked and fussed over Molly who was on her best behaviour and charmed the pants off everyone. Molly laughed smiled and chatted to everyone there. At one stage I was laughing because there were three people sitting on the couch all entranced looking at Molly. It looked funny.

My dad as usual stole Molly whenever we were home. He absolutely loves her. When we were there mum was buying Molly stuff telling me not to tell my dad, while at the same time my dad was slipping me money to buy Molly stuff.

Molly the apple of my eye is growing like a weed. She is currently still sick. Her cold looked like it was going away until Saturday she woke up with a chesty cough. I took her to the docs and she is on antibiotics.

She is starting to grab things that are laying on her such as her bib or chain links. She also has a tag blanket that she loves to grab too.
Last week she started doing this weird little tongue click thing. She still hates being on her stomach and I have given up pushing her to do it. she only does it for less than five minutes and no more than 2 times a day. Otherwise she just cries hysterically. Molly much prefers to to sit up on your knee and survey the world.

I have to put her in her pram now and not the bassinette attachment so she can see around. Tomorrow I am getting her car seat installed because she is nearly grown out of the capsule. My baby is getting so big.

Molly's other new trick is attempting to roll over from her back (another reason I am not worried about tummy time because she won't have a choice soon). She lifts her legs up and rolls to her side. And that is where she stays. She straitens out but can't get any further so not long now :)

Hopefully I can get back for personals later.

yikes, lots to reply to :)

captain - i hope your hubby recovers quickly and glad to hear that they caught the guy, sending lots of *coping hugs* your way as I can imagine you'll be having a rough time with trying to manage looking after the two children plus hubby too as he recovers.

kerry - my SIL told me that her son took a chunk out of her nipple when he got teeth, gross. but apparently if they are attached properly because their tongue goes between their bottom lip and your nipple they shouldn't be able to bite. this is the theory anyway!! has matthew settled down as you were saying the other day he was a bit grizzly?

Mel - Liberty loves the taste of bonjella but hates the SM33 gel for teething. I was thinking about taking her to the beach too, how did you find it with the sun?? Has he continued being an angel sleeper since then?? how's things going with his dad?

Nat - :o yikes sounds like you are going through a really rough time with things. how horrible being asked to leave by your partner. sending lots of big hugs to you too!!

Pam - still no AF here for me too :dance: how's the challenge going? for me losing weight is happening so slowly but i find it hard not to snack when i'm bored. How is your teenage daughter doing? I think I remember she was going through a rough time about a month or so ago??

Niamh - don't worry i feel the same, i live away from friends and family so bellybelly is my saving grace sometimes to stop me from feeling lonely!! i actually asked the "new" mothers group (for 0-3 months) lady if i could continue coming again if we still stay in the area just for some social contact. i think a fresh start sounds like a good idea too.

Hi to Jo and Angie - are you still around?

Liberty just had her needles today, went way better than last time. She had a two hour sleep afterwards and is playing happily atm next to me. Mind you, I did give her panadol afterwards!!

i saw a bubby there who was 8.4kg at a week younger then liberty and WOWSERS!! He was HUGE!! (He was actually born the same day as your little boy Kerry) I am absolutely still in shock at seeing how big he was and he is apparently in size 1 already too!! Is that about the same size as your boy Mel?? You'd said that he was a big bubby but I hadn't actually pictured 8kg to look that big! You must have great arm muscles!!