I was sitting on the futon the other nite, he climbed up with me.
On Friday we were at macca's in the play area & he climbed the stairs (no one had ever showed him how to) then after a bit went down the slide, on his own will.
So I put him back at the bottom of the stairs, up & down without hesitation.
Today he climbs from the dining chair onto the dining table & then up the back of the futon onto the dining table.
I have a huge step (like the equivilant height of two steps) into my room, he's also managed to get down it on his own, no injuries.
I keep forgetting his b'day is only a few days away. I keep thinking its a week later than it actually is Silly me.
His molar is moving thro even more making him really restless at nights, even sleeping with me. In the last four nites he's only had one good nite sleep where he slept the whole way thro (unfort I didn't as I woke to a newborn crying!)
Sounds like a lot of you are thinking of TTC,are TTC or up the duff at the moment. Well those of you who aren't finished creating humans
We've been talking about it and DH has been harping on it since Sarah was 1 day old. I like the thought of them close together but am unsure how I'm going to deal with 2 babies. If I felt like I coped better with S then maybe I wouldn't hesitate but I still feel like I'm a novice. I also want to go back to Fiji next Sept so am thinking if I wait 6-9 months then I can be newly pregnant if anything. Not too sure if I want to be tied to a newborn over in Fiji...I love snorkelling too much and it's a bit hard to bf underwater.
S slept better last night and so did I. I actually fell asleep within 30mins instead of my usual 2 hours.
And we went to the beach this morning and she had heaps of fun playing in the sand and water. And loved watching all the other kids playing around her. Tired her out tho which was good, she slept for 2 hours this arvo (normally 30-40 mins) might have to take her to the beach daily.
Well Im envious! I wld love to be preg with my 3rd but unfort I am separated & have no one else in my life! haha
Kate: sounds like alot of thinking & haha, I agree, it wld be diff to b/f under water.
Andie, no door ever closes without another opening somewhere ! Amazing climbing Jack, well done!
Elisabeth has discovered that she can climb in and out of her new walker wagon, regularly gets stuck and sometimes tumbles (headfirst) over the handle (*sigh*). Might have to put it away and only bring it out when I'm in the mood to supervise. Although it's very cute, she's completely fascinated with stepping in and out. We saved the box from the dolly her aunty sent (perfect shape to turn into a dolly bed) and she happily stepped in and out of that for ages today.
Other main cute thing that's happening is that she is developing these adorable Pears baby curls at the back of her head! If I knew someone with a period bathroom I'd take her around there for some Pears baby photos. Too cute.
Well all the TTC action is soooo exciting. I've got all my fingies and toesies crossed for you ladies. Including you, Rainy, never say never!! Arte you could crush the Vitex and mix it with honey and take it that way. I'm a big believer in all things herbal too, convinced it helped me get PG the first time, we were TTCing 7 mths and it was only after I saw the chinese herbalist that I fell PG.
Pregpan, hope the week goes quickly hun. If not you've got three dozen chocolate crackles standing by for some comfort eating LOL.
Well E has her top teeth now and I'm having a hard time feeding her with the biting. She watches me when she does it too. Looks me straight in the eye and BITE. I'm not feeling really flash right now and I'm not sure if I can see this through. I don't want to wean but it's like offering your boob to a snapping turtle.
wow i have been MIA. not only a new thread..BUT 2 pages in!!! arrghh!
ohhh it is exciting with all this TTC and pg talk!! i will live vicariously through you all (at least for awhile!).
Arte: your cycles seem to be similar to mine. we had a bit of trouble TTC with L as like you said, O would happen and then a few days later AF would arrive. I ended up seeing an OB/GYN who specialised in homeopathy. and i have to say that stuff sorted me right out! LOL! highly recommend it...
MD: owie on the biting! L has bitten me once and i tell ya i almost hit the roof from the shock of the pain! i had to have a chuckle at your snapping turtle comment...sooo true! how many feeds is she on these days?
Kate: ah yes, the joys of tuckering them out! L does the big mammoth sleeps too after a good swim.
Andie: wow! sounds like the little man is def on the move! how hair raising!
sherie: aaaawwww too cute! and trust them to not say it again! LOL!
AFM: well i have tonsilitis AGAIN. not happy jan. so have been feeling sorry for myself, and DH has had to basically look after Leila full-time.
L is really coming into her own. She now has 2 words: stella (the dog) and drop (to get stella to drop the ball) it even comes with its very own hand action where she crouches on the ground and points her finger at the floor. so awesomely cute.
morning everyone
wow i mised a lot of posts so sorry if i miss anything important!
Andie - wow, sounds like jack is a real mover!!!bet that keeps you on your toes. i am confused do you have a new born as well?? or was it a neighbour keeping you up??? wtg on sleeping through!
Clare - big boo hoo on the icky tonsils - you poor thing!!! i hope you have a lot of chicken soup in the house... that is soooo cute Leila talking to stella with actions - it gave me a huge smile reading about it
MD - E sounds sooo cute with the curls. do you think she will have curly hair??? having a head of v curly hair myself i dont know if i wish it on her or not!!! Last night i was washing N's hair in the bath and when it is wet (ie all curls laying flat) some of the hair goes half way down his back!!! it looked soooo cute, but nowonder people always ask me if he is a girl! LOL! The climbing sounds exciting (to me with the non mover!)
Kate - i am thinking of starting swim classes, N loved the pool so much in bali. added bonus of tiring him out.
AFM we had a terrible night last night, he was up soooo much and hard to settle. i think now maybe he is getting another tooth... lots of drool this morning (though there was no sign of teething before bed last night - what is with that!!). if he is getting one it will even things up as he has been getting around with 7 teeth for a while now.
Had to take N to 'back up' care today as my fdc lasy is still sick... i was so nervous and felt awful abotu it, but then i went to the house (literally at the end of my street) and i really like the woman, and i am wondering if it woudl be better for N - more toys, larger area for kids etc etc - and she was lovely... hmm wills ee how he goes today i guess. i felt terrible leaving him there.. he has been with DH or I for 10 days nowand so it was hard to leave him - especially somewhere new.
N's appetite is through the roof at the moment... latest favourites - grilled tomatoes, kiwi fruit, mango, strawberries (started this week and what a hit)... also cherry tomatoes - i hold them and he bites and LAUGHS HIS HEAD OFF! must be the explosion of seeds in his mouth! he is also back into bfast - was not a breaky man til this week - now is wolfing it down - this morning he has a whole kiwi fruit, weetbix and then fruit toast.. all before 8am!!
I am off to the chinese dr this morning - excited about it in a weird way.
ETA - MD how are the school hols going?
Last edited by MamaPan; September 22nd, 2008 at 09:57 AM.
PP, just investigating the school hol back up care options as we speak. School hols next week not this week. I didn't get your PM about your cousin, BTW. Did I say that DD1's FDC lady *might* have a few days available, dependent of whether one of her other parents starts her FT job or not. I was a bit upset about it on Fri, actually, I can't understand why the carer is holding a place for someone who *might* need care ahead of me who actually Rooly Trooly Definitely needs care! Doesn't seem right but our carer has been so good and so generous and so reliable I feel horrible for feeling angry about it. Enough about me, well done on getting a good backup carer, what an asset. Just nurture the relationship a bit, you'll know if and when the time is right to make a swap, and in the meantime you've got an awesome back-up.
Clare, soooo sorry to hear you've been sick again, that's not right! Good for DH to have to do the FT care of L though . I'm ashamed to admit that E is not on very many feeds at all, she has one usually in the morning, one at bedtime, sometimes one overnight and sometimes 1 or 2 in the daytime, usually only if we're at home (my nipple really doesn't need it's own public life). It's the daytime ones we've mostly dropped, she frequently snoozes off at the bedtime feed, so she probably only has 1 or 2 really solid feeds a day. If DH were home I'd probably have more time to sit down with her, she doesn't usually ask for it, but wants it when I offer it. I didn't think when I waved DH off that it might endanger my lactation!
Andie - that makes more sense!!! Good boy Jack with the needles, N is booked in at the end of next week - think I may do them in 2 lots though (not sure) - I am a big scaredy with them!! I wonder how he will go with them, have bfed him after all the rest but this time that isnt really an option!
MD - poor you with the biting... and with the worry about bfeeding - but as the others have said i am sure she is getting all she needs... I am in shock about the fdc lady holding for a 'maybe' - i guess she is thinking longer term needs if the other parent goes back to work. I will see how N goes today and tomorrow with the back up carer.. i am glad i got good vibes from her. Oh I didnt realise school hols were next week - hope you find something good for H. I forgot to PM you my cousin's detail - do you want them?
Sherie - LOVE the sound of the bday cakes you have done for the kids and green with frogs sounds wonderful - do you make 'frogs in the pond?'- i made them for the aborted party this year!
Arte - ikwym about becoming 'obsessed' with it all... i will happen my dear. W sounds so gorgeous - i love the shoe trick!!
Chinese dr went well, all good so far... going back on monday when we should know what the outcome of this cycle is (i am not expecting to be preg at all btw)
Silly me.
. I'm ashamed to admit that E is not on very many feeds at all, she has one usually in the morning, one at bedtime, sometimes one overnight and sometimes 1 or 2 in the daytime, usually only if we're at home (my nipple really doesn't need it's own public life). It's the daytime ones we've mostly dropped, she frequently snoozes off at the bedtime feed, so she probably only has 1 or 2 really solid feeds a day. 
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