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Hi Girls,
Cally- What a crack up.
Sherie- What a bargin for the shoes and jumper
Renee- I hope you are feeling better today
Hayley- Congrats to Maddie
Gracie- Enjoy your day at the hairdressers
MD- I am glad E enjoyed group yesterday
Mothers Day- Well its that time of year again and yes again I have asked for my morning sleep in and breakfast . I told DH not to buy me anything as I already have everything I want (my 3 babies). Going out for a picinic lunch with my mum and brothers.
Hope everyone has a great day
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hey everyone thanks for all the thoughts
i am babyless currently eeeek its so weird.. i called mum this morning and told her i hadnt had enough sleep and askes if she wanted to take asha.. she ofc jumped at the chance.. it was sad seeing her go out the driveway looking at me like "whats going on why arent u coming" lol hope shes having a good time though its her first time at someone elses house being looked after by someone else for more than say 15mins lol...
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Noni- Enjoy your Mumma Time and Get some well needed sleep
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hi everyone
seems like ages since i've been here!!
noni - that's great that your mum is taking care of Asha for you - hope you get to have a big sleep free of any interruptions. Has dp spoken to you yet about what you discussed with him - re not coping well at the moment? Big hugs to you. Wish you didn't live so far away and you could come over for a cuppa. (and maybe a ww caramel bar)
md - what a shame the sleep school didn't give you what you needed. thanks for the info about when to feed the solids and how much.
bummer - hanny has woken up (she's had a big 2 hour sleep though) so i can't finish my post. will catch up with you all later i hope. she wakes up happy which is beautiful.
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Hi Girls!
Noni: I'm glad your mum can give you some time out! way to go girl!! catch up on the beauty sleep...and i am sure that Asha will have a ball!
Cally; that is soo funny about DH! I guess he will have to renegotiate his bath system with her! LOL! I have to say that i have had to keep an eye out for Leila's antics too as she can now pull my top down (usually in public) so that she can get to the milkbar on tap!
And i so know about the ice cube puree shortage! it seems that i am doing them everyday...and just like MD DH is feeding her more often than not and he also fails to tell me until all the frozen and jarred stuff is gone...
Leila is having an anti-fruit moment this week. she has decided that if it's not sweet pot. or pumpkin, then it's not on. gggrrrrr. now i have all these apples and pears ready in the freezer...oh well maybe next week will be better!
anyway best dash as like Hayley, uni deadlines are looming over me...
loads of smiles to you all on this Friday...what are ppls plans for mothers day? i know DH has nothing planned so am thinking of doing something myself...LOL!
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Noni - Hope you are enjoying your 'me' time. Asha will be loving it with your mum, and vice versa. Sometimes a little break is all you need. Last weekend we had two nights in a row where DP and went out and left Maddie with DP's mum and it felt so great, although I felt naked not lugging a baby, pram and baby supplies. You should see if your mum can babysit Asha for a night then you two can go to the movies or something simple?
Jazmum - Love it when they wake up happy, and thrash their arms and legs around like they havent seen you in forever! So special.
Leemar - How sweet! Brekky in bed sounds lovely. I'm looking forward to my first mums day...
Sherie & MD - The babbling is so cute isnt it, my sisters were shocked and said 'wow she's a real baby now' lol.
Clare - Maddie is the same with the fruit and I too have tonnes of apple and pear in the freezer. I think it tastes yumo so I hope she gets the hang of it soon. Dont know if my DP has plans for mums day either? I was thinking of going to dome cafe for brekky. Unless DP has organised something but I highly doubt it, as great as he is he isnt a romantic at all!!!! Should have listened to my mother when she said marry a romantic man Hayley lol.
Anyway I have to desperately shave my legs while Maddie is asleep, they are going wild!!
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just rang mum to see how shes going.. apparantly she was a bit confused at first but theyve been having a good time playing and shes just had a bottle and is a bit tired so probably will have a nap soon.. i went back to bed this morning, i couldnt sleep but it was good to just lay there and not worry about anything.. just had a really long n hot shower too ahhhhh lol its amazing how much better i feel after that.. i feel lost though i cried when they left lol my little baby i am lost wothout her!!
lots of housework to be done but i am resisting for now!!
as for dp i think he is trying to understand.. he offered to take asha shopping last night by himself but there was stuff i wanted to look at so i ended up going too anyway lol... hes trying but i think hes a bit clueless!!
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Well I just found the sweet potato in the pantry - turns out I didn't cook it up!! Whoopsie!
Noni - glad you're enjoying your baby free time.
Mothers Day - no idea if DH has anything planned. My mum is coming down to visit for a couple of days from Sunday so that will be good. Also handy having another pair of hands for swimming on Monday!
I can smell my toasted sandwich is cooked so might go and eat that and do some TV blobbing!
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Hi Girls,
Well I have just posted a new photo of my 3 babies. We took the photos last weekend for presents for mothers day to my mum and dh mum. Jordy is wearing his fav shirt, he insists on not letting us button it up too. FIL says he is going to buy jordy one in every size so he can wear it forever. Once he even slept in it refusing to take it off. Oh well what can you do.hehehhehehehe.
Noni- I love the new Tat Well done. Glad you are enjoying your mumma time
Clare- hope you get all your uni stuff done
cally- Yummy hope your sandwich was great
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Leanne - Bummer my gallery thingo has gone missing so I cant see the pic? Had to have a laugh at Jordy in his fave shirt. Its like those little kids who carry around their blankie with them everywhere even when its turned ratty and dirty lol.
Noni - Yay enjoy your free time!! At least DP is trying, instead of ignorning your needs. Sometimes men can be a bit clueless, my DP sometimes has no idea. Maybe you can suggest other things for DP to do on his own with Asha, a good one is send them to the park together. I've often done that with my two even if its just for half an hr. It gives you a bit of a breather. Did I miss that you got a tat?
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Unbeknownst to me, DH gave Lindsay and Erin money for the mothers day stall at school on Tuesday (erin let the cat out of the bag LOL) so I was absolutely shocked that he actually made some sort of effort LMAO. So I don't know what they brought, but I know Erin hid her present under my bed of all places. DH is on nightshift ATM, so he wont be here on Sunday morning till 8am, so I doubt I will get brekkie in bed or a sleep in. We don't have anything planned though - DH will be in bed all day (but Sat is his last night, so we still have Sunday night) but I will probably take the kids to the IL's so they can give her a present.
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Awww thats so cute Sherie!
Gawd think I'm coming down with something, feel terrible and have a sore throat. Think Maddie's in the same boat, she has been coughing and had a runny nose all morning. Nooo not before my first mothers day!!
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Did I tell you guys that W finally wants to drink from bottle. Not much though, prob 50-80ml but he is getting therei really hope he keeps it up. The guilt of going back to work still follows me everywhere, but at least I am a bit relief now that I am not starving him.
On food, I am running out on baby food in my freezer too. Hope I wont be spending my first mothers day cooking and pureeing lol
Btw, when talking about one cup of food, is that the size of baby cup or adult cup size (measuring cup)? I considered myself really lucky if he even wants to take 1/2 really small baby cup.
Arte, I am working from home this month and will be going to the office again in June. So not looking forward to commuting in winter lol. I think I need to start dieting too, too much junk food atm chocolate is my staplefood since I eat it everyday LOL
Gracie, looking forward to see your new hairi am sure it looks great on you
Noni, sometimes it can take a while for the message to sink in, I know DH does that too sometimes. Hope you are enjoying your baby free day. Ikwym I felt so lonely the first time he is at daycare but I am sure Asha will have a lovely time and is currently being spoiled by your mum
Clare, to be honest I wasnt looking forward to the tooth initially cause I am bf, so enjoy the time while you can.
I made the carers put his schedules up on the board too. Sorry to hear about the fall, poor bubba! How is she today
Cally, that is so funny!!
Sherie, probably getting tooth is what he is doing best atm lol. He is still not as mobile as the other babies here, from reading it sounds like every other baby here is doing great with the crawling and stuff.
ETA How lovely your dh & kids, can you guess what are they getting for you?
MD, lol at playpen computer area, I thought you can only do ironing inside the playpen hehehe. GL with fdc next week. It broke my heart to hear him crying on his first day but I think he sort of enjoys it now, being with other kids and plays. Just remember we are just a click away if you ever need any cyber hug on monday
Renee, you poor thing how are you feeling today. So nice that your DH could come home taking care of you.
Pregpan, thanks will be checking on the recipes later on
Hayley, yay on Maddie babbling! I have to agree with you I too love it when he is babbling, too cute. And he is usually the chattiest when he is really sleepy and almost dozing off.
ETA oh I hope you and Maddie are not going to be sick. Quickly get some rest and drink plenty of fluids and vitamins
Jazmum, hi! how are you and the girls
Leanne, your plan for mothers day sounds lovely. Too bad I cant see the photo, the gallery seems to be missing from my comp too
Hhmm wondering where is Katie and Fianne
Happy mothers day to us all (I still cant believe I am celebrating my first mothers day lol)
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well lovely ladies i've had the chop!!!
it's not quite as short as what i wanted, but it's still good, more natalie imbruglia than kirsten dunst iykwim? i'm not too sure about it yet, will have to spend a few days getting used to it before i know whether i like it or not but so far so good!
had a totally crappy night's sleep- turns out i have a throat infection so was up half the night coughing. maybe it's what you've got too hayley?? went to the drs and i'm on antibiotics- great...just in time for our sydney trip tomorrow
sherie- lmao at presents hidden under your bed, that's so cute!!
hello to everyone else bbl!
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DH has gone to a cricket presentation night, DD is tucked up in bed and I'm feeling a bit bored so thought I'd pop on here!!
Leanne - that is a lovely picture of your 3 little ones. How cute that Jordy doesn't want to do his shirt up!!
Noni - when did you get the tattoo?
Gracie - I'm sure you'll get used to the new look very quickly and will enjoy how much more manageable it is.
Agnes - great that Will finally got the bottle worked out. I gave up and we've just moved on to the sippy cup which she now loves!! Big whinges when I took her water away from her tonight.
Sherie - lol at hiding the present under your bed!!
Hayley - hope you feel better tomorrow. Don't want to be sick for mothers day! Maybe you can make next Sunday mothers day if you're not up for it this weekend (you might even get two sleep ins if you do that!)
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I'm sooo proud. DD1 sang her alternate ending verse of Waltzing Matilda to the whole school at assembly today!She looked very smart in her Ned Kelly outfit too.
Well I had an ABA meeting today and it was refreshing to hear them all racously laughing when I told them what the MACH nurse said about no night feeds. Just what I needed.
Gracie, I looked in the gallery but I couldn't see your new haircut in there??? Is there a picky up? Hope those ABs kick in quickly for you.
Sherie, hope you enjoy your weekend even tho DH is working shifts. LOL @ the hiding place!
Agnes, I'm sooo please W is finally drinking for you! Baby steps, you will get there! Lucky you can organise to work from home, I'd do that in a flash if I could. BTW I'm not sure I really think the MACH nurse was right when she said a whole cup of food. Anyway BFed babies are still getting most of their nutrition from the BM at this stage, food is just about tasting and learning now. He will start eating more when he is ready. DD1 was like that, slow with food, it's only E who is a little piggy!
Noni, well done organising some time for yourself! Are you going to make this a regular thing? Glad DP is starting to make an effort now.
Clare, LOL at Leila trying to get at the milkbar. E just opens her mouth and says Aaaah and pushes it up against me. LOL Like she would eat me if she could! It's funny when they start talking, they all have their own little words for boobie!
Leanne, lovely photo, gorgeous kids! Thanks for sharing.
Cally I cracked right up when I read you found the sweet potato, sounds like something I would do
Haley, a cafe brekkie sounds like a great idea! Dh has organised for us to have an outdoor breakfast at a historical place near here (they have space heaters LOL).
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hi everyone! quick post from me....again. been reading but seem to run out of time to post when i finish reading.
anyway, just in case i don't get back on before monday (weekend just slips by)....HAPPY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all!!!
and, i thought i should let everyone know that huggies are on special at iga ($29.95?). i assume that all IGA would have the same specials. if not, jazmum, i got it at brookside.
also, jazmum and whoever's in bne, bought a bonds sleeping bags (or whatever they're called) at the king gee factory outlet in newmarket/alderley for $7.50! also got other stuff like a bonds hoodie for under $8....rrp of $19.95. BUT the 25% off storewide is only up to tomorrow. not sure what time they open but they close at 1pm. they've got adult stuff too like explorer socks, bonds undies and bras, hestia (?) bras, shirts, etc. oh, and clothes and socks for bigger kids not just babies.
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good morning everyone
i can finally catch up on some personals! dh has taken the girls into work and then onto the shops, and Hanny is asleep. Heaps of washing to do, but that can just wait
took notes yesterday and now i can't understand my shorthand!
pregpan - you have some great tips for everyone re flying - i like the idea of the toys on the string. I think we use the same recipe book for the baby food - so a question - for the beef casserole - do you make your own chicken stock or do you buy it? Hannah really likes the first chicken casserole.
Arte - i hope you had a great birthday on the 6th. Sorry i missed it!
noni - i'm glad dp is trying hard to help you. He obviously listened to what you had to say.
Rachael - welcome back!! looking forward to sharing the journey with you.
sherie - phew that you don't need to have something horrible done to your tooth. I hope the pain goes away quickly though. That was so cute about Erin hiding the present under your bed. Jess's school had a mother's day stall too , and i can't wait to see what she chose for me. In fact, i'm really excited about seeing what both girls have made for me at school. I would be happy just with those gifts
cally - that's great that Katie is self settling. I wish i could get hannah to do that again. It would make everything so much easier. I laughed out loud about your poor dh.
Renee - it's great news about your Aunt. Gave me goosebumps when i read your post. I hope you're feeling better today.
leanne - i love the photo of the kids. You did very well to get them all looking at the camera at the same time!
hayley - i hope you're feeling better today.
gracie - i'm looking forward to seeing pics of your new do. Hope you're feeling better today too - good luck on the trip to Sydney today.
md - Go Hannah!! I bet it brought a tear to your eye.
fianne - thanks for the tip re the huggies. and the other stuff. Unfortunately i won't be able to get to the factory outlet today. Will have to check it out though.
Hi agnes, clare and anyone else i've missed.
dh gave me an early mother's day present today. He got up early to Hannah - about 5am - and tried to settle her. He eventually got up and played with and he gave her some toast and changed her - made the girls their brekky too. I got to sleep in until 8:15!!! He's unwell too, so that was a big thing for him. (he reckons he brought forward mother's day, so i 'm not to expect the same deal for tomorrow lol)
when i went out to the kitchen, hannah crawled really quickly over to me, with a huge smile on her face . i picked her up and she threw her legs to the side and put her head straight onto my boob. classic.
i've started giving her one bottle of formula each day - and she loves it. She only drinks about 100mls - is that ok?
re talking - we'll be walking around the shops and she'll make singular noises - like "ba" or "uh", and i respond like we're having a conversation. (people must think i'm strange)
my sister is pregnant againshe is about 11 weeks. she's very anxious because of her previous miscarriage last year. I so want everything to be perfect for her. I have to be careful that i'm not giving out too much info to her. I just want her to be happy though.
sorry for babbling on so much.
hope you all have a fabulous day.
eta - i noticed that mbear was posting recently so i sent her a pm. she is doing really well, and is starting to find a little bit of time for herself.
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