Babies Born September 2007 #3

[reneenay]

Oh god. Dwayne was just telling me last night how much he loves having a son. He then went on to tell me he wants to start trying for a 2nd when Rory is crawling! WHhhhhaaaat!

[Trillian]

Hi everyone!

Leanne and Jaz, I'm going to join up with WW again too - me size is getting me down a little ATM. I have had great success with it before so I know it works for me at least.

Queenie, god I wish I looked as good as that when I was at term. And you will know the 'real thing' when it happens - they are quite unlike BH's. My boobs got sore towards the end too and felt very heavy. I have always given birth in a semi reclined position and bring my knees up to my chest when pushing and ten relax them in between contractions. For the first part of labour I keep as active as I can.

Marydean, I would like to go to floriade one year. I really liked the theme for this year. I wish our lemon tree only grew 4 lemons LOL - we had so many we had no idea how to use them all. I juiced a lot and froze the juice in portions so we'll always have juice handy, make cakes and lemon cordials, a meringue and preserved a few too.

Pregpan, what did you end up wearing to the wedding? I have no idea when Noah will drop a feed, but he must be getting plenty from the one breast to not need the other. Soon he will be having another growth spurt around 6wks so he may want more then.

Alister had a great night last night - went from his last feed at 8pm and woke up at 5am this morning. I couldn't believe it when I looked at the clock. I think it was a one off though due to him not having his usual amount of sleep during the day yesterday. I have these little bonds pants on him today and DH reckons they make him look like a Russian gymnast LOL. I took a pic and I'll post it later.

ETA - Renee, tell him he's having the next one LOL - that might put a damper on it. Or you hope that Rory doesn't start crawling for a long time

This is for mbear - please post and let us know how you and Sam are.

[reneenay]

Where is LP??????????

Haha looking forward to seeing that pic too! I have been looking at those bonds outfits

I cant get Rory to sleep over 4 hours during the night. I know I shouldnt be complaining though because he is 4 hourly on the dot and goes straight back down. If I feed him more will he sleep for longer or just spew it back up??? Or will he just start to go longer as he gets older?? He does sleep quite a bit during the day.

[Patooties]

Renee - I fell pregnant with Zoe when Jess was 9 months old. (we were trying) My DH was keen to have a small age gap, i wasn't as keen at the time, but i am so glad that we did. The girls are the best of friends. I think Rory will just sleep for longer as he gets older. I tried feeding Hannah later at night, but she still wakes at around the same time.
Sherie-lucky you having such a long sleep

[Trillian]

I think Rory will just go at his own pace. I give Alister more at night if he wants it, but it doesn't alter the length of sleep for him. Sometimes he will sleep for longer even if he doesn't have as much too.

Jaz, we had close age gaps with the older three. I was 8wks pg by their first birthdays, except for Paige so it was weird not to be pg for her 1st birthday LOL. And they are good mates too.

[AnyDream]

OMG you are freaking me out with all this talk of next pregnancies, when I have just spent an hour googling my contraceptive options to tide me over until permanent measures can be taken!!!

Sherie - Interesting what you say about the feeding not really relating to how long they sleep at night - that must be one of those urban myths.

I'm wondering about Mbear too - really hope everything's ok there!

Pregpan - hope you enjoy your Gymbaroo, sounds like you're doing all sorts to get yourself a good social network going. PM me if you ever want to hook up for a coffee ... I'll be out and about independently in a couple of weeks (FINALLY)! I'm sure Noah will stretch out between feeds - eventually - it's just a case of when - when they're good and ready to I think!

Leanne, good on you for starting WW, I'm going back to my dietician next week (I *still* don't know how much I weigh post baby, I'm thinking those pink timtams haven't helped LOL).

[Leemar]

Feeding at night- Olivia feeds around 7.30 or 8.00pm then around 11.30 or 12.30 some time even 1.30 then again around 4.30 5.00 am.
Renee- Rory should start sleeping longer when he gets a bit older but then again all babies are different. Olivia is so different to the boys. I remember the boys being so much better.

Sherie & Jaz- Did you find it hard having babies so close together when they are young. I am finding it hard having 2 year olds and Olivia. I know it will get easier.

[Queenie]

OK: Sherie you were right - the ob measures how many 5ths palpable so the baby was only 1/5 engaged last week! I'd been so proud! BUT it is measuring 2/5 today (i.e. 3/5 engaged) so at least there's a bit of action... Jaz the thing that had me wondering was that the contractions DID feel diff to BH - building in intensity and with pain! in fact, as I type - but they are still sporadic and tend to bugger off after a bit. My belly DOES look really weird during - all bunched up on the right hand side around where the baby is like some form of mutant melon. But hey, at least my ute is revving up! No rush.
Renee - wow, sounds very soon, but it is lovely seeing so many babies close together!

[Patooties]

Leanne - I don't remember it being a difficult time, but then again i didn't have 2 toddlers to deal with. You must be a very busy lady!!!

[Artechim]

I think I need to look at WW or something too as all the flab is getting me down. I am getting annoyed at not fitting anything but don't want to buy clothes at this size. I don't have much appetite and I am still having waves of nausea when I am breast feeding which doesn't help much. I only really want to eat milkshakes and Ice-cream.

I am worried about Ella, sounded like she was having a hard time when she posted the other day and she hasn't been back. Hope she is o.k.

Will is sleeping at night usually from around 9.30-12.30 then 1-4 then 4.30-7am. He is actually sleeping today, poor little thing has big black rings around his eyes because he is so tired but I usually can't get him to sleep more than a few hours during the day.

I think we are going to start trying for #2 when Will turns one, so hopefully it would be around two years difference in age.

[Trillian]

Arte, I hear you on not wanting to buy clothes to fit properly. I have a few things, but nothing *good* if we have to go out anywhere. I am going to buy at least one outfit though just to get me by.

Leanne, It wasn't too bad when I had Erin as Lindsay was a very easy going kid and didn't give me much trouble at all. Plus he had himself in a really great routine that fitted nicely with Erin. When I had Paige on the other hand LOL, Erin was at that stage where she seemed like two kids sometimes She was into everything and I had some pretty trying times, but thankfully Paige was a brilliant baby and slept alot of during the day so it worked out OK. The best thing about it was I could get them to have sleeps at the same time and I didn't lose out on much sleep myself.

Queenie, sorry hun, that would have been a bit deflating - I shouldn't have said anything. But at least things are on the downhill run so to speak

Marydean, we have an appoinment on Thursday to discuss permanent solutions too. It's also my post natal check up.

Comparing all my kids and their feeding patterns, Alister and Paige have been the best in terms of night feeds because they both only do the one feed, but Erin was a classic every 2hr feeder and Lindsay was between 3-4hrs. So far the older three were all doing 12hrs overnight by 6-7wks, and I am really hoping that Alister follows suit, but if he keeps the same feeding pattern for a while that wont be so bad either. He has picked up an extra day feed now that he is awake during the day for longer, so he has 6 feeds now - with one short sleep and one long sleep.

[Patooties]

Arte - hope you don't mind, but you did such a great job with this list, i thought maybe we should have a copy here.

29-08-07 JaZmum - Hannah Rose
30-08-07 Joasia - Alexander John
31-08-07 Leemar - Olivia Matilda
Ozstar - Logan
08-09-07 Chepie - Aiden
10-09-07 Artechim - William Rodney
11-09-07 MaryDean - Elisabeth Hope
12-09-07 Reneenay - Rory Gary Peter
13-09-07 Cally - Katherine Jane
13-09-07 ele-ven27 - Jasmin
14-09-07 Aglinra - William Nathan
14-09-07 Pregpan - Noah Basil
15-09-07 Morv - Frederick John
17-09-07 MBear - Samantha Lily
17-09-07 Joel's Girl - Hamish Jack
17-09-07 JohT - Kane Dylan
18-09-07 Sherie - Alister Douglas
18-09-07 Liddle Pixie - Scarlet Rose
22-09-07 Noisuf - Caitlin Chloe
26-09-07 Noni*e* - Asha Maisie
26-09-07 SupaBlondie - T
29-09-07 Petachristy- Kaylee Lillian
03-10-07 Ella79 - Abigail Cherry
06-10-07 Fianne - Max
07-10-07 Gracie - Lewis Anthony
?????????? Queenie - ???????

[Queenie]

Don't worry Sherie!! I'm really gald you asked as it's important to know (v interesting too!) exactly what they mean, and nice to know things are progressing too - also I am not as freaked out now about an early labour! All good
Elaa are you OK?

[Artechim]

Sherie - your kids actually sleep overnight from 6-7 weeks? I thought that was some kind of urban legend! I hope Alister follows suit. I don't think I will be that lucky but it gives me hope.

JaZmum - thanks for adding the new september mums onto the list. A lot of the regular belly girls seem to have disappeared. I hope that everything is going o.k for them and they are just too busy with their little bubs to post.

[reneenay]

JazMum - Thanx for the list, it looks great!

Queenie - Whooa look at your belly! You are looking fab fab fab! I am sooooooo going to be stalking you soon haha! You could really go into labour at any moment! How exciting!!!

Artechim - I hope so too! Sounds like our boys have similar sleeping patterns!

Noni - You havent been on for a while. I hope everything is okay and your back to eating normal XOXOX

Ella - I hope your doing better hun. You have so much support here if you need it So many experienced ladies who are more than happy to help you out. How are you going with your bf? Thinking of you XOXOX

OooOO Ladies I am having my first night out in Nov!! Me and the girls are going to a Hypnotist show in the city. My first time going out without my little Rory. I havent been without him since he was born. I havent even popped down the shop without him!!!!

[supablondie]

oh dear girls, I had a curry yesterday and poor DD is suffering today, she has so much wind, spewing and letting off. I feel terrible for her and she keeps crying and crying - been awake for hours now.

Does anyone have any remedy for her?

[supablondie]

jazmum - could you please change DD's name to just T? sorry, but thank you.

[Artechim]

SupaB, I also had curry last night - Will isn't too keen on the milk, hardly ate anything this morning. Hope it doesn't upset his tummy.

Yuk. I was just holding Will waiting for a bus and he spewed all over me. Now I have to wait an hour for the next bus to come along.