Babies Born September 2006 #77

[Nelle]

Meg, I'm going on Friday I think!

Helen, if you're in Melb, we'll definitely try and catch up with you!! Leo's doing good, she's in Kota Kinabalu at the moment (I think that's in Malaysia), catching up with a cousin. She comes home Sunday I think, after a long time away! So will be good to see her.

Shell, Rans has had his widsom teeth out and liked it! Crazy. Said it was relaxing being in the chair or something. And fun eating jelly and icecream afterwards. I loved the Aquarium when we went, hope you're having a good time.

[*Belle*]

Maz N Anna ru both OK???????????????????? please let meknow..I cannot callyou guys I dont have enough money to renew my vodaphone atm....so sorry I cannot call........

[Nelle]

Belle, I've seen Mazzie moo in cloth nappies today I think - she got that delivery of fluffy minky feeling material the other day, so I'm guessing that a certain itchy lady is attached to her sewing machine - oh sheesh I hope not literally - Maz! Don't sew yourself to anything mate!!

As for Anna, nope I've not heard from her, hope you're okay honey if you're lurking, we all care and worry about you!! Perhaps someone else has heard from her.

And Laurin? What's news over in Africa mate?

There's heaps of us AWOL here and there hey, I suppose that's what happens as our kids get older and some of us get pregnant again, life gets busier and more tiring!

ETA: You can have coffee in pregnancy can't you, just not too much, like a cup a day or something? I really want to get a coffee machine, just a drip one or something. Not sure where that desire came from. Who has a coffee machine here?

[Freya]

You can have a few cups of coffee a day Nelle so go get your machine I dont own one though so cant help you on recommendations, I dont really drink coffee.

[Nelle]

I just really like the taste at the moment!! No machine? Well you're no good to me Annat! Who's got one?

[Freya]

:P I was going to come back and say that Ive heard those machines that use the coffee-pod thingys are good!

[*Belle*]

OMG Nelle you have me in stitches!!! - now I have an image of MAZ attached to her Sewing Machine and Minky wrapped all around her

Anna - honey I hope you are ok thanks for your sms, I will give you a call after 7pm cause im at mums...thinking of you.

Girls please send your love and support to Anna right now she really needs it right now shes having a rough time.

Bel
xxx

[Boo Boo]

Hey all,

Nelle thanks for asking after me, yeah, I have been AWOL, but have been lurking and always love reading what you guys are up to. After 12 weeks I had about half a cup of coffee a day, I am a coffee-holic - love the stuff...

Well, I saw the marriage counsellor last Thurs, it was quite an emotional day and I felt zonked afterwards, DH has to go on Friday and then we go together next week.

Anyway, the news is that on 8 November, DH, Rylee and I are going to Melb for two weeks, then he is coming back to Johannesburg, I am going to NZ to stay with my family, DH will come over at Christmas for a couple of weeks then he will go back to Johannesburg and I will stay in NZ until mid Feb when our house in Melbourne will be available again.....so we have three weeks until Rylee and I are outta here - it is like working out a job notice when you resign. But will be kept busy with packing etc. DH isn't too happy about being away from Rylee but i can't stand it here any longer. So next year, he will be away for four weeks and back for two weeks, not ideal but......just one of those things.

Anyway, enough about me. Helen, how are you and Eithan going, Shell, good luck with the wisdom teeth, Anna - hugs to you, Rach - I am sure Jack will get the hang of swimming in a few more sessions, Belle - enjoy spending time with your friend from the US, hi to Kell, Maz, AnnaT, Annie, Meg, Nessa, Vixstar, sorry I have been such a slacker of late...
Gotta go have a shower
Laurinxxx

[*Belle*]

Laurin - big hugs re the marriage counsellor I know it takes a lot out of you emotionally when discussing... thinking of you.

Hey we are going to be in Melb the same time LOL, just finalising when we are going exactly...Jeffrey's parents live in Melb so we are staying with them but only 1/2 the time, im still not comfy staying there all the time since the MIL comment of me being a bad mother not giving Julia things that she thinks I should give her long story.

[maz]

Happy 3rd trimester AnnaT
Woo hoo matie
Hello girls
Sorry Im so slack and Nelle you have a 3rd eye on me dont you...I did sew myself to something today...ROFL I sewed my t-shirt to an applicated I was doing. And yes, Ive been cutting out material and having a jolly good time. As for the coffee...Ive got one of those plunger things and I bought Gloria Jean coffee for it form Coles....Caramel. I could so go a slurpy though!!!!! Jed's bringing me one home.
Have a huge headache ...the norm but I'll get over it.
OMG -caddie I just sat here with the biggest grin on my face about Ruby putting on those shoes..I hop eto hell you took some pics.
Bel - im gonna ring Anna soon if not today tomorrow morning.
BBL have children who are screaming their hinies off!

[caddie]

Thinking of you anna. Hope you ok? Pop down on yr bike if you need a ride or vent.Coffee will be brewing and my toilets clean.
Maz wrapped in minky.Perhaps i need to make her a crown and she will look like a queen!!
Laurin glad the councelling helped.All those emothins would have left you exhausted i bet!!
Belle hope you get spoilt by your mum or at least have a leisurly shower or bath.
Crappola weather here.Seems to get like this every wed when i have my scrap night.
Cutest thing happened today.Ruby was trying to put on my hot pink shoes.Ive only worn them once but my girls love them and have taken ownership of them.She was putting her little feet in my size 10 shoes,standing up and would try to walk.I felt like crying it was so sweet.
Ok um nelle your a crazy girl. I craved coffee when preggars with ruby.I have a coffee machine too.I limited myself to 2 cups a day when pregnant.The rst of the time decaf tea.

[Rach75]

well we went back to the pool this arvie and he did a lot better still clingy but towards the end he let me play around a bit and giggles galore

Caddie must be the day Jack decided daddies size13 steel caps would be fun and yes we got pictures

[shellbell3]

Wow sounds like a few of you are coming down here. We'll have to have big meet-ups! How exciting. I'm pretty much free most days Helen, so whatever day suits while your here let us know.

Laurin- Do you feel like some of the weight has been lifted by talking to the councillor? It will be hard being in different countries but you will prolly feel alot better yourself being back near friends families and just being in a place you like.

Aquarium was great fun, my nephew rushed about eveywhere but I am totally exhausted, these early morning wake-ups mixed with all these busy days I've had are not a good combination. Had chinese tonight cause I just culd not cook. Hopefully I get good night sleep before work tomor.

[lilima]

I have been in tears all day. My best friends brother died today. He had a long struggle with anxiety and depression. I was also quite close to him, and it is a shock, although not totally unexpected. He was only 28 and leave behind a 4 yo daughter and a 9 month old son.
I don't know what to say to my friend. In fact I said to her that I don't know what to say, but she can keep talking, and I will keep listening. I have been there most of today, and probably be there most of this week. Has anyone got any advice on what I should do? I dont feel uncomfy or anything around her, and I am encouraging her to keep talking. But anyone who has any experience in this area, advice would be greatly appreciated.

Girls - The above is something that I wouldn't discuss with most of my friends. I just wanted to say thank to all of you in this thread. I really appreciate the support in every aspect. It is great to have somewhere, where I can be frank and open.


Kell - james HATES yoghurt, so no prob here with the recall. Thanks for the info tho. I will tell the girls at Mother Grp tomorrow.

Belle - Hope you are relaxing at your mums. The drop in my meds seems to have stabilised now. Not having any of the weird symptoms. I am now on 5 mg of Zoloft, so hopefully I will be fully weaned my Chrissy.

Rach- Glad the swimming went better 2nd time around.

Helen - Yay on the Melb visit. WOuld be great to do a catch up, although December is usually really hectic for us, so I will play it by ear.

Nelle - I will PM you my mobile number. That way if you are not too swamped while there you can sand me an sms and we can meet up and say "hi"

Shell - I had wisdom teeth out in the chair. I didnt have a problem at all. In fact I dont think it even hurt! ( I had the 2 top out) I even went to a wedding that night and did a bible reading!

Laurin - do you feel relieved now that you have a plan? At least you know what will be happening for the next few months.

Anna - thinking of you. Hope all is ok.

[**Helen**]

Aww Meg, I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. I too dont know what to say, but we are all here for you. I think what you are doing for your friend is the best thing you can do. Huge hugs.

Love

[Nelle]

Ohhh Meg. That's no fun at all, I don't think you can do much more than be there for your friend. Maybe just practical stuff in the background, make sure she's eating, maybe make a casserole or something. Your presence and availability will speak much louder than any words you could say though.
That sounds great about getting your number! I'm going with Cat from the cloth nappy thread, cos we can both get babysitters for Friday, which should speed our trip up!! She's driving me though, so it will depend on her, but I'd love to meet you!

Ohhhhh my back is so sore. Going to try and convince Rans to give me a rub.

(Thinking of you Anna, really hope everything's alright with you. )

[Visitor7]

Meg, I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. My sister's best friend died of cancer 2 years ago and she was like a sister to me.
I flew down to be with my sister the day of her friends passing and I didn't leave her side for a week. Like Nelle said, make sure she is eating and drinking, and getting plenty of rest. You're already being a fantastic friend by offering an ear for her to talk to, and just physically being there for her.
The time of the funeral, she, and you, may feel numb about it all. But it's afterwards that will be just as important as now. That's when I think the reality kicks in. If you feel she isn't coping, encourage counselling. It's the best way. Unfortunately as I was living away from my sister at the time, I couldn't be there for her as much as I wanted, and she didn't seek counselling straight away. She went into depression. She is now seeking help for that.
for you. This is a difficult time. And remember it's best to let it all out, don't bottle your feelings up.

[Boo Boo]

Meg - hugs to you, like the others said just being there for her, letting her talk when she feels like talking and being there after the funeral when all the phone calls, visitors tend to slow down and to keep her talking about her brother and keeping the memory of him alive. If you think she isn't dealing with it, counselling is good. It is such an awful time and doesn't seem real when someone close to you passes away. It will take time.....I hope we can all support you through this time

Laurin