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Arte, I hear you on the $50 jumpsuits. I just can't bring myself to spend more on a baby outfit than I do on myself, its just ridiculous. And there is a big jump from 00 0 - especially in pants and jumpsuits. So do we not *see* you from now on if everything is getting turned off tomorrow? Gosh, it's gone so quickly - it seems like only last week you were telling us you were relocating.
I should be online until Sunday, then I will be off until probably Tuesday/Wednesday.
It has happened quickly, this year has gone so fast. I am sooo excited to be able to show him off to everyone. He is such a crowd pleaser too - people just need to look at him and he is full of smiles.
I forgot to say before that W started propping himself up with his arms during tummy time finally. I left him sitting on the couch and when I came back he was on his tummy looking up at me.
ETA I have figured out how to turn off signatures so it won't be so painful on mums dial up lol. What are reputation points? I think I have some, I hope they are for a good reputation and not a bad one
LOL Arte, rep points are only good :) You should automatically have some dpending on the length of time you've been here and also your post count. I don't have the tickers on very often either - I'm on dial up too. I bet your Mum is going to be busting with excitement to have you all *home* again. Any YAY for the arm-propping-up
hi everyone! thanks for all thinking of us yesterday with the child care... it wasnt the best day really... it broke my heart to drop him off and i didnt like that he was cared for but not adored like he is at home i dont know if i am explaining that properly. he was upset there and he is a v easy going baby so i dont like that - and i felt like at creche there job is to care for the baby and make sure he is ok but not focused on his happiness - not sure if it makes sense. i think he needs more personal care and attention at this age.
so i am now phoning to get a nanny - we can afford it and i think it is better for him. kind of like having extended family since we dont have any here. i think creche is good for them, esp when a little older and we may even stick with it for a little bit of time each week but i was heartborken and upset yesterday. ia m also looking into Family Day Care.
I am sure i was more upset than he was - but you know what it felt yuk in my gut so i need to do something about it.
we have jabs today - poor noah what an end to the week! i am going to give him panadol beforehand this time so we hopefully dont need to have another stint in hospy!
ok sorry no personals right now - but thanks all for thinking of me. will pop on later hopefully to catch up with you all.
Pregpan, sorry yesterday was so hard. I hope that you can sort out something that you are more comfortable with. At least with a nanny N can be in his own home which should make him a lot happier.
Sherie, mum is really looking forward to having us back. She hasn't seen W since he was 4 weeks old.
Last night the cat had a fight, so the dog barked and bolted outside. I checked W to see if he had woken up and he had a blanket up over his face. He was holding it on there. It is only a waffle blanket so you can breath though it but it gave me a fright. He is usually a log sleeper, doesn't move at all and if anything only kicks his blankets off. Now I guess he has decided that he can play with them. He slept longer than he has in ages though, it has made me wonder if I should turn off his night light - perhaps he wants to sleep in the dark?
I just hate this immunization thing. I had an unsettled bub last night. Its sad to see him unhappy, normally he's all smiles and such a chatty little thing.
Noni, glad Asha did well. How many rounds of needles do you need to have?
Sherie, forgot to say thanks for your kind wishes for W.
Arte, so much is happening for you at the moment. In case I am not online, just want to wish you all the best and have a safe trip! I am sure everyone will be happy to see your little man :) Please keep us posted once you have the chance over there.
Pregpan, sorry to hear abt yest. I think a nanny is a good idea, that way Noah can have a one-on-one interaction and that sense of personal relationship.
In my home country, most mums go back to work after 3 mths paid leave cause they can afford a babysitter (that on top of a maid and a driver). I am not saying that everyone is rich, its just the normal way of life there and its affordable to most people. Sometimes I wish I still work there LOL
Well, off to my get my car its first service maintenance. Hope i wont have a crying bub in the car.
Have a nice day everyone
Agnes - so sorry to hear W is unhappy after the needles... you poor thing and poor W! I guess we will be in the same situation this afternoon... thinking of you. Are you thinking about going back to work too? it is all so confusing about what to do hey. it sounds like Mr W is doing well though which is great.
Arte - thanks for the support - and i dont envy you with all you have going on but i guess it must be a nice feeling to know thatat the end of it all you will be home... good luck with it all if i am not online before you go.. also N does sleep inthe dark at night and this works for him - i have the main light on the dimmer and it is turned RIGHT down so it may have a v faint light but not really and this seems to work best for N to have nearly pitch black. must havebeen scary to find him holding his blanky on his face - i am so paranoid about that! ut i hear lots of them start to do that and i think N would as well if he had a blanky as he puts all his tops in the mouth, on his face etc... i only use a sleeping bag now.
well even shopaholic me is shocked by a $50 plain jump suit. i must admit N has afew exxxy outfits but i have bought them for special occasions etc... but for a sleep suit - what a laugh. i use the bonds easy suits mainly for sleeping and he loves them he giggles when i put his legs in so it must feel good LOL!
Renee dont worry at all about Rory's weight - averages etc are built on all of us having diff weight/height bubs... and he looks great to me!!!
OK I am off to dose N up on panadol (i hate doing that) before needles and then to have them done...
I have N down on 2 FDC lists now and 1 more calling me back... and now to call the Nanny agencies etc. I hope next week at the creche is a bit better too...
Pregpan, oh I sooooo know how you feel and you've just summed up in one short sentence why we've always gone with FDC. It affects kids no matter how old they are, I only have to look at how H thrives when she's in a class with a teacher who really likes and appreciates her to know how true this is. Good luck with finding a nanny or FDC person who will 'click' with your family - you'll feel so much happier leaving him then. Let us know how N goes with his jabs this time.:
i didnt like that he was cared for but not adored like he is at home
Well we've just been up at the clinic for needles too - it was an oldie nurse but jeez she was good, E hardly cried at all this time. However, *fruitloop alert* this time round I explained to E that the needle might hurt a bit but it was to stop her from getting sick later on so could we please have them - sort of like asking permission - so that might have helped (if you believe that sort of thing). LOL Queenie i can just hear you asking what colour her aura is today PMSL.
Little Missy E is now 7.07kg and 67cm long, dunno haven't checked it on her chart at all. It's getting squeezy in her capsule these days! Can't believe the solids hurdy-gurdy's only a month away.
Agnes, maybe I should emigrate, I could do with a maid and a driver! A few years ago DH was in a position where he could've been asked to work in Malaysia, I was always dead keen but unfortunately it never happened. I blame my aristocratic lineage but I've always thought having servants was a great idea! LOL
Arte if I don't catch you before then, GOOD LUCK with the move - can't wait to hear all about your exciting NZ adventures! :hug: We've found that E is more settled when the light goes off (ie when we go to bed) and we have a really dim lamp that only goes on when she gets up for a feed. I had a fright once when E pulled her wrap over her face - she likes tugging at all fabric now so it's a bit of a worry, I've had to tell DH off a couple of times for not tucking in tight enough!
Renee, yep I've got the first book but the second one's at my library, will read it later. Don't worry about the height and weight stuff, they all grow differently!
Cally, E has a bath every night but only because DH does it, when it's just me, it's every second night and she has a warm facewasher on the other nights. E loves her baths but I find it very tiring with my wonky pelvis. It gets easier once they are sitting up properly.
I wonder how little X is getting on after his op...I'm sure we'll hear from Leanne once things get back to normal for her.
Sherie, how's A's behind going? I'm bracing myself for the toxic post-vacc poos this week, stocked up on handwash etc! Soooo glad this is the last rotavirus dose.
Oh and I forgot to say we got a book bag and a book today (ACT libraries) at our vacc, which was a nice surprise. It's called "I eat Vegetables" LOL teach 'em young.
hi ladies! nope! definitely won't spend $50 on a jump suit. am a bit of a miser...don't like buying stuff not on sale. it goes against my principles to pay full price for anything. :) specially since everything seems to go on sale every fortnight or so.
gl to babies getting their needles. is it just me or does it seem like the bubs aren't dealing as well with the 2nd lot of needles as the first? max will be getting her 2nd lot on monday. fingers crossed that all goes well.
agnes, i totally hear you on nannies and drivers. i miss that sooo much. i guess that was part of the struggle with motherhood/parenting for me. i think that i grew up expecting to have help (like nannies and maids and such) if and when i had a baby. and instead, i get thrown into motherhood without any of that AND no family either (and to think i'm youngest of 8 siblings). BUT i'm feeling pretty proud of myself coz' i've got a health baby and the house isn't a total pigsty yet. lol. btw, where's home country if you don't mind my asking?
renee, i agree don't worry about rory's weight. everyone says how they stop gaining as much weight at around this time. he is gaining weight though isn't he? i worried about max's weight coz' it deifnitely was not enough when i was trying to go full BF. now, i'm pretty confident that she'll be fine coz' i give her formula through the day.
arte, i can easily picture W with his face covered coz' max does that all the time...but when she's awake. she pulls her wrap over her face (or puts her open book) and plays peek-a-boo with us. we say "where's max?" and she pulls it off and gives us this big grin while we say "peek-a-boo".....was showing nanna via video call the other night and she said that she wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't seen and heard it for herself.
btw, for all those with families who are missing your bubs, have you tried video calls on windows messaging, yahoo messenger, or skype? all free. just need to have an acct (which is also free) and a camera...oh and obviously an internet connection. with ym, the other party doesn't even have to have a camera. i often put the camera on when my sisters in the states and manila are online and they watch her while we "chat".
hmmm....cars....dp still hasn't gotten his act together to get a car for himself. now, my car's aircon's been acting up since last year and he's been taking it to the bp for repairs. after about $600 spent on the local bp, it's now with bmw and he's just got a quote of $4000 to get it fixed!!! ouch! bmw guy is getting a quote from somewhere else though who they recommend but should be cheaper coz' he won't be using genuine parts but w/o the bmw guarantee/warranty on it. *sigh...never ending expense!!! so, max and i are still immobile. it's really so sad since we've only just got her to like car rides with putting her in the proper car seat (as opposed to capsule) facing forward.
ok...think i'm lucky to get this much typed up without being called to pay attention to her highness.
Just popping in to say hi while Logan has a snooze. Its been such beautiful weather here the last two days, Logan and I walked for almost an hour this morning....I think next time I had wear better shoes (as opposed to thongs). My bestie is taking me off to get pampered tomorrow as a ltae B'day present. I am looking forward to it, a whole 2 and a half hours being pampered. Dh is taking me to breakfast too.....gee I just realised how spoilt I am this weekend.
Sorry for no personals, will try and jump back on later. I have some housework I want to get done.
hey all!!
back from the gym lol went to pump class and then did 1/2 hour bike and 1/2 hour treadmill... its been so rainy here i cant get out for a walk and dp is going out to a mates birthday tonight so he was happy to look after Asha so i could have a little time :) signed up to start netball again too the other day so that will be good havnt played in a few years but am looking forward to it :)
Ashas been pretty good after her needles she did have a slight temp this morning when i brought her into bed with me so i gave her some panadol and she went back to sleep hehe...
agnes- the vaccine for me is 3 rounds so one left lol the dr assures me the last one is less painfull but i think he is just bluffing lol
pregpan - if you find the right carer he will be adored you just need to find that one person who puts a bit more effort in and specifically clicks with him it does happen but like md said fdc might be the way to go. a nanny sounds like a good idea too if you can afford it coz he will be in familiar surrounds :) goodluck with the needles
md - we just took the bottom inside bit out of our car seat so its kinda less capsuley the head restraint thing is still in though if that makes sence.. she dosnt really fit in there with the bottom bit in but we are unsure of her without it dunno what we are gonna do there lol.. thats cute with the free book :) did you get the possum majic one in hospy? my friend did you seem to get nothing here lol i am jelous!!
fianne - we do that here too on messenger so my friend and i can see how our bubbies are growing :) how does max go facing forward? how much does she weigh now.. as i was saying we are a bit unsure with our carseat atm...
arte - Asha does things like that lol pulling blankets or toys over her eyes when she wants to go to sleep..i think for her its a comfort thing rather than a light thing as she does it in the dark too hehe.. wow $50 jumpsuits!! my mum bought a $37 fred bare tshirt for asha i think its size 0 i wouldnt spend that much but ppl do lol..
hi noni! really impressed with your discipline to get to gym. my body says i need it but am generally too lazy. wake up in the morning with big plans which end up becoming nothing done by the end of the day. :)
max is only 6 kg (give or take a few)...but pretty okay with her neck. still not able to sit on her own or anything though. we tried the car seat last sunday and she seemed to enjoy the drive more. even fell asleep on the trip home without any grizzling at all. just saw her head nodding off and next time i turned around (maybe w/in 3 mins) she was asleep. she'd be about 62 cm....more or less.
katie, sounds like a weekend to look forward to. enjoy.
arte, in case you don't hear from me before you go away....best of luck with your move. will be waiting to hear how it all went after you get yourself settled back in nz.
here i am again...
so n had his jabs today and so far so good no dash to the hospy yet!! in fact i just took his temp and it is low.. i assume this is OK. he is in bed now sleeping - just went down... die for more panadols oon but i think i will wait, i hate giving it to him so i will keep taking temp and see how he goes.
thanks for the supportive comments re creche and options etc. i have our names on 3 FDC lists so hopefully i will get afew people to interview.. and have also called about nannies - also a waitlist... whatever happns i wont give up til we have a care option we are all happy with. for now he can stay at creche i guess... iw ill just dread thursdays!! at least i am not actuall yback at work yet, and hopefully one more personal option will come up before i do start working.
Fianne - it does seem that more of the bubs are upset by the vaccs this time.. i hope N does nmot have as strong a reaction as last time though! the nurse told me the reaction can be more as they already have some in their system. good luck with yours..
So it looks like our solids journey is about to begin... i thougth N was ready as he watches all the eating going on around him and chews and laughs when we have food near him... asked GP and he said to go for it as N is so big (8kg now)... and then when the nurse gave him the rotavirus vacc he was chewing and reached out to grab the syringe like he wanted more and she said he def wants to eat - he didnt even spit the vaccine out.. so i think this weekend we will try some rice cereal and maybe carrots on him... anything important i need to know - ie how do i make sure he doesnt get constipated? i assume i dont need to give him water etc as he will still get all liquid and nutrients from BF? i know solids now is just for texture/tastes etc. its exciting and daunting!
MD I didnt get a book!!!!
ETA - Fianne - THAT IS SO CUTE the peekaboo thing!
just had to jump on and say a big hooray :confetti: my best friends bub is hearing!!! he passed his hearing test today :)
Noni, Yay for your friend. They must be relieved!
Haley, After what those meanies at mothers group said the other day you sounded like you were doubting your decision and I hope all the talk of daycare isn't upsetting you. It really depends on each bub. Don't feel like child care is a bad option - if maddie is happy then it is a good choice for you. Each bub is different. DH's cousins baby has been in daycare since about 4 months (2.5 corrected) and he loves it whereas W won't even be separated from me for a couple of hours (because the boobs go with me lol).
Pregpan, good luck with the FDC or nanny, hope you find something that makes it easier to leave Master N.
Fianne, the peek a boo is very cute. Can't wait for things like that.
As W sat in his bouncer and burped half the alphabet I realised that I can't even remember when I last burped him. Must have been well over a month ago. He never seems to be bothered by wind so I guess he doesn't need it now if he can do it himself?
yes i was also thinking about you Hayley with my feelings about day care with Noah... I thought that firstly you must know how I am feeling and I have real sympathy for you as you know and also I hope you know that I dont feel anything negative abt creche for bubs - Noah will in fact still be going and my feelings about it all are much more to do with me and less to do with the creche itself. Also all bubs are different as Arte said... I hope I havent made you upset or anything with my venting and quite frankly my own indecision about what we will do (in so many ways - work, care etc etc my life is quite up in the air right now LOL!)
Noni - good news for Tarry that is great.
Hi everyone
I have been so slack lately - sorry! I have missed so much so I will have to get to reading and see what you've all been up to. Been so busy with work from home and trying to get some sleep. M is still waking a couple of times during the night for a feed which isn't the main problem - my biggest issue is I can't sleep during the night even when she is! The ceiling is getting really boring and I am getting really angry especially when DH can get M up for a feed lay down and fall asleep straight away while I am feeding and same again when she goes back to bed and I am still laying there.
Tried to get a nap in this morning when she had her 1st sleep of day for 2.5 hours!!! But still was just laying there with my eyes shut again!!! I am so buggered and don't know what to do.
Anyone else had issues with this? Any ideas?
Hope you've all had a great week - will get to some reading in between snoozes and try and send some responses.
Pregpan - I can totally sympathise and yes I have to admit reading about crappy childcare again did make me feel a bit unhappy, but I'm in a depressed mood about childcare this week lol. And I really know what you mean about childcare, its like they do what they have to do to keep baby happy, ie feed, sleep, but do they really spend quality one on one time with them? I highly doubt it, maybe 5 mins here and there, but they have so many other babies to keep their eyes on and most of them are toddling around getting into mischief. Besides when its not their bub I dont think they really care about their development iykwim. Definately go a Nanny if you can, soooo much better. I have been stressing my head off lately about this, but please dont let me stop you from talking about childcare and your feelings about it, because I know exactly where you are coming from. Wow definately sounds like Noah is ready for solids, good luck with it all!
Arte - Aw thanks for thinking of me!! :) Maddie is happy there I guess, but I'm more worried about the fact that no one can look after her as well as DP and I do iykwim. I havent burped Maddie for ages either. Good luck with your move, How exciting!!!!! Also Maddie sometimes pulls a blankie up around her face and like nuzzles it, when she is getting sleepy. I wonder if this means they are going to have a blankie that has to be toted around with them everywhere? lol so cute.
Noni - That is such great news about your friends bub. So happy for them! You are a very good girl getting into the gym, I havent been in a couple of weeks now. Slacker!!
Katie - Enjoy the pampering! How is little Logan going?
In regards to those bonds easysuits, I used one last night, it isn't an easy suit, its a one hell of a mission suit if you ask me! How do they go on??? :D
Went to my young mum's group today in the park. Lotsa fun. On the way there I had to get petrol, and this is a tad embarrasing but I dont know how to put fuel in my car. I've done it once or twice before lol. DP usually does it as he has a fuel card. Anyway I was desperate for fuel, I thought I had filled it up correctly and the lady looked at me funny and said "That'll be $1.65" HAHAHA I was humiliated. I gave it a second shot and I got 60 cents. By now I was almost crying I was so embarrassed. The lady had to come and show me how to do it. Talk about ditzy right!? I will never go back to that caltex again, I'm sure the lady must have thought I was the biggest tool out.