MD def load the ipod up with that stuff - whatever you need to get you zen i say (maybe a little stash of haighs as well in your handbag).
Gypsy - bummer on af but no hurry is a good thing you can take it as it comes. that said i know how it feels when every month is a wait/anticipation even if you arent in a rush.
Rainy - sucha big wooo hoooo om the acc care going so well. sounds like it will be sucha good option... and you will get some time with jimmy (ie more snuggles and chick flicks) and it will be good for L too. i think it is great you are going ahead with it. gosh you make me look slack as i will be keeping N in creche for maybe 3 days a week...
on that note N is doing so well at creche this week for his 1st week, they are amazed by how happy he is to play with everything and the other kids. on the 1st day he only slept 20 mins (eeek) which was the only 'problem' but yest he slept 2 hrs! so happy happy here about all of this... they also commented that he ate so well yesterdy, i had a little laugh - it hadnt crossed my mind he may not. he also comes home so tired from doing so much ALL DAY but happy, he is so chatty trying to tell us everything and running around the house - it is a joy to see and it just feels we have done the right thing. now to manage the next change, the big boy bed arrives tomorrow...
i had my ob planning visit yest and it went so well. the only thing the ob is worried about is that i may end up one of those women who birth in the car as he thinks it wil be super quick based on stats and last time. they had said allow an hour for the appt as it was to discuss everything in detail... i was out in 20 mins as there wasnt much to discuss!! which is a good thing! it feels good to have an ob tell you you should have 12 children!! he says my body is made for it.. i did point out it certainly doesnt feel that way. anyway have been reading up on everything from gas to csections and thinking through what atmosphere i want etc etc anyway... but so far all looks great. baby is head down atm and ob said the baby may move but not so likely, measuring spot on, my bp still the same as when i first went in, baby heart rate great - so all good!
Trill - hope your bro is ok... how scary!
sorry for the selfish post, but i better go get some work done... back later
pap- 12 children!!!! you'd have to be on crack!!!! lol
sounds like it's all coming together for you. have you got a definite name sorted? i don't wanna know the name of course, just wanna know if you've got one 'locked in'.
gyp- there's no way we're having another one. no chance......but.......never say never!!!!
trill- hope your bro's ok xoxo
md- get some lily allen pumping on your i-pod. she's a crack up! just what you need i reckon.
just got back from swimming with lewis and he's cracked into my dad's stash of anzac biscuits. so far the dog has been given 3.
Rainy, saw one of Lily's vids on the teev on the w/end, she had this totally retro cowboy thing going, like you say, total crack up!! LOL at L feeding the biccies to the dog. Missy E thinks it's just hilarious every time BFC eats something. Dunno why it's so funny, it just is apparently. BTW I agree - never say never!!
PP I can't believe you're so far along - getting v close to the finish line now! The creche sounds just right for N, he'll have a ball there I'm sure. I bet you've been going crazy buying all those new little outfits for the GIRL you're having...?! LOL BTW my GF had an instant unplanned homebirth - literally squatted down in the hallway and started pushing... LOL her DH got coached thru over the phone by the ambos. She was in shock for a bit but otherwise all was fine. Not worth worrying about IMO.
Trill - how's your bro today? I think your mum's partner is spot on about avoiding the misery-gutses of the world. It is what it is, you know, might as well make the best out of it. DH has even shown me how to load videos into my ipod (well actually its an iphone) so I'll be laughing away to myself like a properly healthy lunatic on my chemo days.
Arte I was trying to do the maths on your being out of the workforce for 7 years - does this mean you're planning a third, or only having 2 then returning to work when your littly starts school?
Gypsy, have you done another test? I felt like AF was on her way more than ever the 2 times I was PG...I remember thinking here are the cramps, where's the blood? So I've still got my fingies crossed for you. xxx
Glad I'm at home today, it's properly pouring out there - lovely! - but much lovelier at home next to the heater.
MD, aren't you always saying that it is the quality of time spent rather than the quantity that is important? Sure Miss E will miss your time together if she is in care a bit more, but there are many people that have to put their kids in care more than they would like due to circumstance, and your reason is a rather compelling one. Have you called Centerlink to see if there is any sort of payment you can get for situations like this ie extra childcare while undergoing medical treatment? Might be worth a ring? When does the chemo start? Have been thinking about you heaps.
Trill, ouchies for your brother! Hope he recovers completely, knees can be problematic.
PAP, glad that N is doing so well in creche already. Sounds like he is getting far more stimulation than he was getting at FDC.
Cally, what did you think of the feijoa's in the end?
Rainy, lol, I bet you will end up going again!
ETA, MD, will hopefully go back to work part-time (inside school hours) when the second bub is at school. They start at 5 here, not sure what age they go in Aus?. Not sure how it will work out though, the only place in the area that would hire a chemist is the mill my DH works at, and they only have full timers. Might have to broaden my horizons....
Rainy: woot woo on L loving the care! it's so cute seeing them play with their little mates (or rather sizing eachother up before doing the big snatcy-roo of the fav toys LOL!).
Pap: same goes for you girl! N sounds like a little treasure though, i can't imagine him not being cool as a cucumber with a smile to boot!
Cally: we got ours. didnt take long. i think it was already a few weeks back...
MD: hhm tricky, BUT, i have to honestly and TRULY say that i think upping the kindy days would be the way i go. it is a short-term scenario, but can guarantee the best possible recovery for you to get back on your feet and allow your body to heal. as much as we love and adore our bubbas they are alot of work and can really take it out of us. i found that when i was sick with tonsillitis and just after the op, i was so out of it and unwell that a) i was not very good at looking after her and b) she found it a bit distressing to see me so incapacitated. THAT SAID, my mate who had chemo a couple of years ago reckons that the first couple of weeks weren't too bad so maybe you can fly by the seat of your pants for a bit. but maybe flag it with the care to see if there could be room if and when needed. Miss E will be happy as larry in care; she has her routine there and then you can be the strong and happy mummy for the few hours after when she gets home instead of trying to carry that the whole day though ITMS. of course, this is totally my perspective, just going by how crapola i felt with the post tonsies...
Trill - hope your brother recovers quickly, fingers crossed he misses the staph infection!
MD - Difficult situation you're in, I like Clare's idea of contacting Centrelink regarding covering childcare costs. If it was me, I would be looking at booking K in, she is just so full on and I am exhausted after a day home, let alone if I am recovering from chemo. Is it worth booking her in and seeing how you go with the first lot? You can always cancel it.
Arte - it is hard thinking about getting back into the workforce, that's why I only had the year off, it took me more than 2 years for a suitable job to even be advertised where I am, there was no way I was going to leave and hope another one came up when K was at school.
PAP - glad that everything is looking good.
Re only one bub, that was always DH's plan (he actually was after none, but he always swore he would never marry, so I was able to change his mind pretty easily on both of them), I would have preferred two. We've just found K really full on and so active, I can't imagine trying to fit another one into our lives at this stage. Maybe in a few years, but then I'll be in the over 35 category and also I can't imagine having to do this all again (ie sleepless nights, early starts etc) when I am a few years older. I am also too practical, I just think of the cost of having two in full time care (AHHH!!), we would lose our spare room for a second bub and then have nowhere for my parents to stay or for DH/I to sleep if the kiddies are having unsettled nights. Maybe if K was like my niece (who has 3.5 hour day sleeps) and is quite happy to sit and play with herself constantly, I would feel more like it. Although I must say, AF was a bit late last week and there was a very slim possibility, I was leaning more towards having another one when it was staring me in the face!! And I do keep checking out prams and slings.
Cally - I think one child is fine, & I can understand who some couples only want the one. However like you say, you dont know how you will feel once K is a bit older. I have an active toddler as well and I often think one would be just perfect.
MD - Have you decided what to do about E & care? I think the girls have given you lots of good pros and cons. Dont you dare feel guilty either. Thought of you today when I saw the pink buns at brumbys, so of course bought a few and just demolished one then. Mmmm went down well with a cuppa. I tested this morning & got a definate BFN, however still no AF in sight, was due yesterday & the cramping feeling has gone. So in limbo land atm!??
Trill - Cant imagine not waking up to a cuppa in the morning lol!
Arte - At least you have plenty of time to decide what you want to do when you go back to work.
PAP - WOW a super quick birth that sounds good, however I hope for your sake it isnt in the car lol. Counting down the weeks now I bet!
M is right into her dolls atm, so I decided that today I would go & buy her one of those cute fisher price baby mummy dolls and also a new pram for her dolly. Went to the op shop first thinking I might find something there before spending the big cash at target. Low & behold there sitting in the op shop is a gorgeous little dolly cradle, thank god because they cost a bomb brand new! It was only $12 so I snapped it up. Also picked up a pink osh kosh jumper & a magna doodle thing for her. I love the op shop!! Anyway continued on to target & came away with her baby mummy & also a FP pram for her new baby. I think I enjoy playing with dollys even more than M does, cant wait till she gets into barbies SHHHH!
When does the chemo start? Have been thinking about you heaps.
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