Babies Born September 2006 #94

sharleen - that is sooooo cute!! Does she know any other Nina's?
And a huge congratulations on your breastfeeding journey, 18 months is fantastic! :happyforyou:

maz - maybe we can send them both to tanty camp. Hopefully they'll come back little angels, instead of being the little devils they're turning into.
Hopefully the headache eases up for you.
A huge congrats on your breastfeeding journey too!

annat - contemplating number 3 hey, you go girl!! Don't feel guilty about bottle feeding. A happy mum = a happy baby, remember.

kel - great to hear that Jesse did well at swimming lessons. Do you think you'll start swimming lessons back up next summer? Good luck for Friday, fingers crossed bubby behaves for you.

shell - hopefully it didn't hurt Ash too much. Nina is forever getting bruises or scratches on herself. She's such a tomboy at times!

nelle - good to hear you've made a start on your labour bag :D Has River's nappy rash gone?

I had to put fuel in my car before, and couldn't believe how expensive it was. I wasn't even taking notice of how much it was up to. But thought it was going for what seemed forever, and when I turned around to have a look, it was up to $92!!!!! I decided to stop it at there. It filled it to full, but not over the full line, IYKWIM. $92 is just outrages!

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sharleen - that is sooooo cute!! Does she know any other Nina's?

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Nope, sometimes photos from your visit come up on our screensaver (it runs through all the photos we have on our computer), and if she sees it I'll talk a little bit about Nina, but that's only happened maybe two or three times?? And not in the last few weeks. She's also got another doll that she calls Gabby (there's a Gabby in her Kindermusik class).

Meg - Around the time James weaned, Ambah had a go at it as well (was about a month before I got my first AF back) - I did consider just calling it quits then, but didn't (after 2 days of incredible pain she started feeding again). Emotionally I wasn't ready for it then. Now I think, while I'm sure I'll still be a little sad, I think now I'm more ready to accept the transition.

aaaawwwwww, we'll have to try and organise another meet up again soon, so they can meet each other again.
Nina's dolly is called Baby. She rocks and pats it to sleep. Yesterday she even put baby into her bed so she could have a proper sleep. And she will give her baby a bottle too. It's so cute watching them with a dolly isn't it.

Jodi.. yep definately next summer. Provided im ok of course after having bubs but i doubt i will have a similar recovery as last time (bad episiotomy - 5 months recovery).. well lets hope! But yeh i will put the baby in the creche they have at the centre while Jesse has his lesson. I think its only like $3.00 to put them in there. Especially by then he will be over 2 years old and will be alot more aware of what hes doing.. plus he absolutely loves the water. Will you be starting Nina again after Emily arrives? Oh i know. What type of car do you have? We have a commodore and it takes about $80+ to fill it. I havent filled it in ages so no doubt it will be more like $90 atm.

We'll be taking Nina back to swimming as from the last term of this year, so at the beginning of summer. That's great that the centre you go to have a creche. Where I take Nina is a small place, the lady now does it from home, so she doesn't have a creche, but she does have a playpen for babies. So I'll pop Emily in there while I'm in with Nina. I'm not sure what to do though when it's time to take Emily as well as Nina. I started Nina at 6 months, and want to do the same for Emily. I think because we have a pool at our place, it's really important that they're familiar with water, and know how to swim.
I have a Ford sedan, so similar to a Commodore. Never again will I look at the $$ amount when filling up!

sharleen - speaking of pools and such, have you convinced Aaron to put a pool in, and are you still going ahead with the renos? You've got the perfect sized yard for a pool.

Does Nina go to daycare or anything like that? Maybe when the time comes you can parhaps put her into some sort of occasional care while youre at swimming with Emily? When time comes for the new bubs to learn i think Jesse will prob have started daycare one day a week so will prob look at swimming that day. Yeh i think its important too, esp if you have a pool.. plus they will love it im sure :)

That's a good idea. Nina does go to daycare, so I might take Emily to swimming on the days Nina goes to daycare.

Jodi - ;) We've got big plans, some going ahead very soon

I'd love to hear what they are. Can you pop me an email. I'm sure Heath would be interested too.

Have you thought of taking Nina and/or Emily swimming of a nighttime Jodi? That way Heath can participate as well. Jett goes on Monday nights at 6pm, Ryan and I used to take turns going with him but now Ry does it. Im going to enrol Ripley @ 3mths in a class that falls on J's daycare days but once Ripley is older theyll go on the same night and we'll switch kids each week.

Jodi - your swimming centre sounds the same as the one J goes to.
It is good, but no creche as it is privately run and owned.

i never took my boys to swimming lessons and they are both fish. It was hard for me anyway with Wilhelm....god im jealous that you guys find the time!

mo3 - what ya up to ?????? and hon im so proud of ya for BFing this long. your such an inspiration honey! you all are girls! Im absolutely loving it although we've had a bad week with him refussing his 'girls' for 3 days. i dont ever want it to stop. i thnk i will cry when it does.

They don't have night time classes here :( The lady we go to is really good, but she only does morning classes, Mon-Sat. But unfortunately Heath works all those mornings.


ETA: maz, I know the feeling. When Nina weaned (and she was 7 months old) I cried and cried for days. It was heartbreaking. How is he now, is he back to feeding normally?

Well I've just realised how hard zippers are to put in if you have no idea! I've sewn up one side, looks alright I think but we'll see, gonna take it into work and show my friend who is my sewing expert.

I want to get Ash into swimming lessons too, I might start later this year as well. I keep suggesting to Df that he do it so it something special for just him and Ash to do but he didn't seem overly enthused about it. I keep telling him it would be nice for the 2 of them to go out do things just them so he has special time and memories with her, otherwise down the road he might regret it.

Oh one sleep now Kell til scan! I think I'm hanging out to know nearly as much as you!

hey girls

not much to report from this side of the country, caity is at "SCHOOL" today, so i can actually get on the pc for more than 5 minutes without her trying to destroy everything around.

craig went in hospital last friday for his double knee operations, so i have a hubby on crutches atm, so i am now looking after him as well.

maz, thanks for the box of goodies, i will have to buy you something special soon, when i ever have any money that is, maybe at tax time, as you are such a special freind :clap:

kell, good luck with your scan tomorrow

i havent put caity into swimming yet, but i used to be austswim quilified, so i think i will teach her myself, and i can never find the time.

my pregnancy is going well, but i am extreme pain daily....i just cant wait for this to be over, my body is just to old. but stupid me got the "lets change the whole house around bug" and i havent stopped for a week now. no wonder im hurting:doh:

anyway i better get of and tend to the disabled in the house....have a great day

Chrissy- the pain, you poor thing. its not very nice sometimes.

New belly pic


incase anyone wants to see

Jodi - he's back to loving his girls again hon..thanks for asking. He's a little weak in his left arm so we are doing some exercises and stuff so he has to use it more. We had a MHN check today and he's put on 550grams in 2 weeks... so he now weighs 4.085kg....and finally in size 0000 - all this at 7 weeks.

Chrissy - I dont want anything back you mad woman. TRY and take the next few weeks as easy as you can. I worry about you woman!

Shell - what are ya sewing woman???? SHARE

What Kells scan is tomorrow OMG that has come so quickly!

Oh i know.. TOO quickly! I cant believe this time tomorrow i wouldve already had my scan! Crazy. Still dont even feel pregnant!

Chrissy.. just take it easy. Hope Craig mends quickly so he can wait on you for once!

Maz.. oh go Mateauz with the weight gain!!!

Jett has been bitten by a spider. Not a super venomous one but he reacts badly to anything that bites (like me) so his whole ear is swollen and purple, plus he has a few nasty mozzie bites on his legs so they're swollen too. Im so fricken mad, Ry has sprayed outdoor spray 3 times to try and keep the creepy crawlies out but it hasnt worked and the army refuses to spray because they dont deem it an 'infestation'.
Just the thing I need right now *sigh*

Im so ready to get the heck out of here :wall:

**** AnnaT - is he alright...did yo have to give him anything...holly $hit!!!!! are you alright>??????????

Anna - Did you see the spider bite him? Did you have to go to the GP? I hope he is alright.

maz - Glad mat is back on the boob. Great on the weight gain.

Chrissy - Hope hubby improves quickly. You need your rest.

Ness -How are you today?

Kell - I will be looking on BB tomorrow with anticipation!

Shell - Hope you got your zip in alright.

I have one sooky bubba here. It has been a looooooong afternoon. The countdown till bedtime is on!!! (There is serious teething happening here. He has just cut tooth number 9)

Took him to hospy, they gave him cortisone and phenergan. Said to watch him, if he gets vomitting, fever, sweats etc to rush him back. He got bitten in his sleep. Didnt see the spider but we have so many here who knows what kind it was.

Im ****ed off and feeling sorry for him, his ear is horrible. I'll take pics and post them tomorrow.

Argh Annat! It's awful when these things happen to them.

Keep us posted on how Mat's left side strength goes! I remember watching good ol Australian Story about Susie Maroney and her twin bro whose cerebral palsy affected their strength on one side, so their mum used to arrange them in the cot in a way where they kept trying to use those muscles to roll towards each other. :p
Did you get any sewing done today? I am dying to have some time/energy to sew...

Yeah Shell, what are you making? A dress?

Wow Kell, how exciting!

Chrissy...I really think the theme song of subsequent pregnancies needs to be 'the old old *insert mother's name* she ain't what she used to be...' :p Try and get some early nights and a hot shower on your back and pelvis perhaps.

Only grabbed a 20min nap today, so tired tired, even though a chick from church is here hanging out with Riv this afternoon til she puts him to bed, for a school requirement. Noice, but I still can't really nick off for a nap.

Hope everyone's doing okay, big hello and high fives to those I missed!

How many teeth are they meant to cut until 2 year old molars start?
I have a feeling I am in for a bit of a bumpy ride in the next few weeks.

Hi all!

Annat - I hope Jett gets better really soon. Poor little man I hate seeing the little kids hurting and there really isnt anything you can do. If he reacts badly to bites in general do you give him zyrtec? The pediatrician told me to carry it around and give it to Tiana as soon as she is bitten by anything - she swells and welts to pretty much anything but there isnt anything else that can be done.

Ness - I cant believe you are 35 weeks pregnant, you look so neat and compact! Absolutely beautiful!

Kell - Good Luck tomorrow. I hope your little ones swims around heaps and shows off for you!

Meg - I hope bed time goes well for you! I am having a rough time with Tiana and teeth at the moment. I dont get it, she has only got her two top molars but I can see the point of one of her top eye teeth?

Nell - I hope you have a good sleep tonight and wake up rested in the morning.

Sorry to all that I have missed - I hope everyone is healthy and having great times with their babies!

just a quick hello from me, hope that you are all well.. have not had a chance to read the past posts so hope that i have not missed out on too much!

all the best for your scan tomorrow Kell!! :dance:

will pop back tomorrow to try and do personals!:p

Marni - He just went down. But oh was he sooooooo upset. He was crying uncontrollably. Then I would take his mind off it for a minute and he would be happy, but then cry again. I gave him some Nurophen, and within 20 mins he calmed back down to his happy self. His mouth is so swollen though. I also can feel a top tooth has cut through as well, so make that 10 teeth that he has now. It doesn't help that he is still on AB's for his chest infection. DH is not home tonight as he is doing an overtime shift elsewhere. So it is just me tonight. Might try and catch an early night, as I have a feeling J will be up for some of it!

Great to see you pop in Annie!

Thank you for the good lucks :) I hope he or she cooperates! Will let you know the outcome as soon as we get home!

Meg.. i think they can get their teeth in any order. But Jesse has all of them so far (8 top & 8 bottom) and have a feeling the 2 year molars are on their way.

AnnaT.. hope Jett is ok.

Thanks for that Kell,

:goodluck: for tomorrow

Kell- What time tomor is the scan? I want to be able to think of you at the right time, maybe send me some ESP mind messages so I can know straight away, lol.

Meg- Ash was quite sooky this morn too, thought it was teeth cause she was chewing on her hand like mad, yet when I drop her at IL's she was fine! They must have soothing effect. That nurophen for kids is a godsend, I find panadol doesn't help much at all.

Nelle- You got me laughing with your song now I have it singing thru my head.
Oh and you and Maz asked I am making sleeping bag for Ash, never recieved that pattern maz, (god knows where it ended up!) But managed to find so called easy one at spotlight, we will see when its done how easy it is!
And maz, yay on mat's weight gain! All that golden booby juice!

AnnaT- Oh poor jett, has he settled ok for the night? How scary, I am terrified of spiders, I've used that outdoor stuff before too few years back and it is crap!

Ness- Wow your belly is so cute and neat! Nice little bubba tucked away in there.

Chrissy- oh god Craig hasn't had the best of times with all these operations! How you coping with him? is he a good patient or a whingy one? And what are you doing re-organising the house! i think you have enuff on your plate!

Haha.. its 2pm Sydney time. Hope this day goes fast! Have to wait for DH to get home from work this morning so couldnt make it any earlier unfort.

Thanks Meg :)

Im just hoping everything is ok with bubs. Still havent had overly much kicks so honestly does not bother me what the sex is, i will be happy either way as long as bubs is healthy.

Morning ladies.

Good luck today Kell, Im so excited for you!

Jett had me up and down all night. He seems a bit better, less swelling etc but super cranky. Probably doesnt help he's tired because he was awake for 1.5hrs at 4am and 1hr at 6am. I have tons to do today (like groceries and cleaning the house) but Im not sure Im going to be able too. The inlaws arrive on Monday morning so I might actually be able to have a nap every afternoon.
Had Ripley weighed on Wednesday and he's 6kg and 58cm long already :redface: Such a buddha. Cant even credit the formula for it as he's only been on it a week.

Marni - thanks for the tip about Zyrtec, will get some today. I never even thought about using an antihistamine :doh:

Put some pics of poor J's bites in the gallery if your interested.

Poor little Jett. Well him and J were up together. J was u from 3am until about 4:30 then 6:30. Got him back down till 8:30 ish. His bum is red raw. He won't even walk it is so sore.

I have booked back in to the doctors. We have an 11am appointment. His mouth is so swollen and sore, as well as this sore bum. He might need more AB's.

God, whats going on in here?! Ash had me up too last night bout 2am just crying and just wanting cuddles. She was still little upset this morn but seems to have settled down.

Meg, owies, poor J. Hope Dr can sort him out and give you something good for his bottom.

AnnaT- Skip all house work and rest! Use coles online or something instead of dragging yourself out shopping. I had look at the pics, god it loked awful, poor little Jett.

Kell- 3 hours to go!

AnnaT.. Awww poor Jett.. are you putting anything on it? Dont know if calamin lotion would help any.

Meg.. oh i hope J is ok.

Shell.. woo i know.. i hate waiting :)

Hehe snuck on mums comp!!!


Kell- dont forget to sms me, ( i wont post the news but i want to know before everyone else :p) Good luck


Ok the girls are trashing mums house

BBL

Am putting calamine lotion on it. He's wearing long pants cause its a bit chilly outside and thats helped him not to pick at them. He's asleep atm and hopefully will stay that way until Im ready to do the groceries.

Hi all,
Got back from the Dr's. J's bum is so red raw it has blistered. His mouth is still really hurting him too. He is still asleep, and has been since 12:30. Poor little poppit.

AnnaT - It is chilly here too, and windy!

Kell would have had her scan by now.... Will have to check back in later.

kell is on her way home. She will be here soon.


:p I know

Well im back... and....
its a.... GIRL!!

Little miss wasnt being very co-operative.. nothing like the ball of beans Jesse was! But he pointed out a part (will have to look at my dvd again) that looked very much like a girly hoohaa! And said ill say 70% youre having a girl because her legs keep getting in the way its a bit hard to see.. he kept looking and said theres still a chance it could be a boy as the penis may be hiding but im pretty sure its definately a girl, id say 90% girl. SOO WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!! Im just so happy that she was all ok, everything was perfect and as he said couldnt be better.. so VERY VERY HAPPY INDEED!!!!

Hehe.. sorry in keeping you in suspence! we had to do the grocery shopping. But guess who we bumped into, my FIL! Told him and he was almost in tears! Just melted my heart. I really hope i can give him that grand daughter!

Ok best put the shopping away.. back shortly!