Blue I decided not to use one after reading a blog written by a pediatric physical therapist about them interfering with natural development. Worth a look if your curious. It's just another one of those things for each parent to make their own decision about.
The fires were just terrible weren't they? Glad you and your family are ok. Scary that the hottest is yet to come and they've already been so severe!
Hey everyone, I guess you are all busy just like me. We've had gastro 2 weekends in a row. I'm praying for some light with all these health issues that keep knocking on the door. Its been the girls mainly, I suppose from being at school/daycare. I'm just over cleaning up chuck!
Lachlan's doing well. He's now 14 weeks and is 5.7kg and 62cms. He hates tummy time and is crap at lifting his head, but he can almost roll from back to front. He loves his fists, he smiles and giggles and talks a lot. He is so much better on reflux meds, I'm so glad we went and got something for him. He's sleeping g better, only up for a feed once or twice a night, as opposed to every hour.
All his medical appointments are done for the the year, just has some for his kidneys, hips and a pediatrician one next year. Its been busy with all his going one, but I'm thankful he is well and growing and hopefully nothing else will happen. We were going to get him circumsised but we decided against it. The only reason we were going to do it was to be the same as dh, but we figured he was born with it, it works, its not broken and it doesn't need fixing so we are leaving it. Plus he's been through so much already, we didn't want to inflict pain on him with it wasn't needed. If he wants it do e later in life, then its his choice, plus most of the kids his age won't be done... Anyway I guess you get my reasoning! I had a funny look from my mum though. I was changing his nappy and I made a joke about how long it was and she said...oh it will be smaller when you cut the skin off....I told her that he wasn't getting done and she was a bit shocked (as my 6 brothers are all done) but left it at that. Now to see the mils reaction...she's the one who rang dh after he was born to encourage him to get it done as its "cleaner". Bugger off!
Dh had a vasectamy too....that went well. Just waiting for the tests to get the all clear.
Hey mini, lovely to hear lachlans feeling and growing well and that reflux is under control for you both. I get your reasoning on the circumcision thing.
Little H is 4 months as of Sunday which seems nuts! He is 7.15kg and 62cm long. He's close to getting all the way rolling from back to front too and cannot get enough of his hands. He is pretty amazed by his feet too. Starting to find us a bit funny and trying to chuckle when we tickle him. He has had a couple of massive night time sleeps - 6.5 hrs on Friday night and 8 hrs on Sunday night! Wondering if that's going to stick... He's still exclusively on the boobie so I hadn't expected decent sleeps. I still wake every few hours though lol
He loves the bath, grabs his duckies and tries to eat them. Like everything he gets his hands on!
Things with DP suck ATM but this little man is just too gorgeous and he keeps me smiling.
I started on healthy mummy smoothies for lunch yesterday too. They are like meal replacements for breast feeding mummies. Hoping to lose a few kgs before heading up the coast with my fam over New Years. Fingers crossed!
Has anyone done 4month immunisations yet? Poor H is having a reaction to them I think he spent all afternoon whinging and not wanting anything. Fell asleep in the shower with me, screamed when we had to get out. I gave him some Panadol but he seemed to dribble it all out he's having booby now but do I need to watch him more closely overnight while he sleeps?
Sorry huh, only just saw this. How'd you go? Hope your little man is ok. L is not due for another week and I don't remember the girls...they probably changed them anyway!
How long can I expect him to be reacting to the vacs? He's still not himself. He had them Thursday afternoon and we ended up giving him Panadol to sleep. Friday he was ok but very clingy to me and didn't want anyone else. Today he has been unhappy since 4am. I gave him Panadol again before midday and he's gone to sleep. His temp was 36.6 which I think is ok but he seemed to be hurting I just don't understand what's happening to him he's usually a happy boy. Is it normal for the vacs to still be affecting him?
That's not good. From my experience they can take a few days to be back to themselves if it has any effects. Give him regular panadol and make sure you keep it up. If he's still not himself go get him checked out. He's also due for a wonder week too. He's about 18\19 weeks? Lots of cuddles and boobie juice x
Well, I'm not sure what to do. L hasn't ever taken to the boob. He's always licking there lately and today I put him on and he actually sucked properly. I have milk still and could hear him swallow and then he fell asleep. It was kind of nice. I'd have to build up my supply though. I'll try him again and see.
Mini that's great! How exciting that he might go back to the boobie. Clever boy. I hope he has another go for you both. Amazing how long the milk hangs around isn't it.
Henry has pooped 6 times today. His normal is 2/3/4 a day. Maybe he's had a sore tummy? I hope tomorrow's better for him and for us!
Its pretty exciting and I'm happy to say dh is all for it. I'll just offer it to him and see how he goes, no stress if he doesn't but great if he does. My milk stays for ages after. I stopped lactating when dd3 turned 2 and I only expressed for 8 weeks.
Hope you're little mans ok. Its hard when they aren't themselves and you have no idea what's wrong. Keep us posted x
Sorry it's been ages since I checked in. Life gets crazy hey? How is everyone going?
AFM, Hunter is going really well, he is such a happy little boy and I am just besotted with him. Four months on Sunday. Sadly I am back at work already. H came with me the first week back and he starts daycare in the new year - 3 days and I work from home two days. One day he is in daycare in the city, near work, so I will pop in to feed him during the day and probably bring him into the office by mid afternoon.
I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas planned.
Hi girls gosh life is busy now! Haven't had much of a chance to write an update!
L is doing well, 4.5 months old. Been rolling since just before 4 months old. Is now starting to push forwards when on her tummy (assuming its a type of army crawl?) I bought a bumbo and she loves it! Makes cooking tea alot easier. Still sleeping throughout the night which is heaven. L is starting to chuckle properly such a gorgeous little laugh she has. She is defently different to her brothers much more dramatic, lol!
Loves toys, she got a hold of a princess doll the other day and when I took it off her so she could have a bottle she threw a princess sized tantrum! Hehe.
She has us all wrapped round her little finger, even the boys like playing with her and always wanting to help like giving her a dummy or giving a toy.
Thinking about starting food, tea time each night she screams wanting her share (she could be asleep then wakes up when tea is served or just had a bottle and still has a tantrum lol)
Me on the other hand not going the best, bleeding problems like usual no found cause. But now af is extremely heavy I can go through around 10 overnight/ maternity pads a day. I am assuming tubes being tied must be cause for that as never had it this bad but of course they tell me I'm being silly and fob me off with cyklokapron tablets which to date hasn't "stopped anything" like its supposed too. I was told "Unfortunatly you are most likely one of those causes which won't be able to find a cause, you'll need a hysterectomy!" I'm sorry but I'm too young to have everything taken, and even that has its own risks and problems associated with it. Just stuck like this.... So disappointed in the medical system and treatment.
Anyway I hope we all atleast have enjoyable christmas with out newest additions. One time of year I can go crazy and spoil them and they don't its us! Lol.
Miloro.back at work already, wow. How's it going? Sometimes I would love to be able to go to work too!
Ashie..sounds like all is well with little ms and your boys. Sorry to hear about the bleeding. How'd your eldest go at school this year, particularly after the change in schools? Do you have the next one at kinder or starting school?
Peace, I was talking to my dh about h this morning because l had his needles yesterday and he is miserable. How log was it until h was back to himself? L is sleeping on me and if I move him, he screams as if he's in pain. How's the shakes going. I need to lose 20kg so after Christmas I'll get onto it. I also going to try to increase my bm as he keeps going for it just there's not a fast enough flow
Miloro it's great that your work is flexible for you with H. Are you happy to be back to work? I'm considering returning to the workforce in Feb/March and finding the thought a bit stressful. I want to go back, but I don't want to. But I really want to... Ha!
Ashie it's tough not to feed them yet isn't it! Little H seems to interested and keen to try some food it's so tempting to start sharing. When did your boys start?
Sorry your bleeding problem is still persisting. What a joke! Surely there is another fix than a hysterectomy. Your only mid 20s aren't you? You would think a good gyno could sort it for you.
Mini Little H was put of sorts for about a week I'm afraid. We dosed him up on Panadol twice the first day to calm him and after that cuddles, showers/baths and booby were enough. Poor L how silly to overlap the vac schedule with a wonder week! The diet smoothies worked great. I lost 2kg pretty easily. I'm off them now for holidays but I'll be back into them to try to lose a little more after Chrissy/New Years. So cool that L is still interested in the booby! I hope you can get your supply up and running for you both
I think it's time to get a jolly jumper or the like. He always wants to be on his feet and jumping! This kid wants to bounce.
Mini I'm so sorry L is having reaction to needles I'm waiting until after Christmas for missy moo's she's been a bit cranky so thought id delay it until te 5th month.
Thankyou for asking ds1 pretty much got a perfect report card (except sports but he takes after his daddy there, not going anywhere fast lol) his reading is well above normal range for his age, and writing and maths are perfect so very pleased. Just shows the first teacher at the other school is just a nasty piece of work.
Peace I started all the kids before 6 months I looked for signs of not just hungry but grabbing and mouthing (she screams at tea time for food she wants to be included)
None of my kids have allergies, also bought a mesh bag thing and put ice cube in and she loves it and kept her cool on real hot days. She also has bottles real often sometimes under two hours, she hates not being full.
Re the bleeding problem I've seen gynos etc I have them stumped lol. I refused the hysterectomy to the doctor the other day I'm still young and that alone comes with its own problems that can occur.
Ashie, glad to hear your boy has flourished at school, sorry to hear about the bleeding though. Hope it stops soon. Glad to hear L liked Santa. Hunter looks so bored in his photo with Santa.
Peace, how is H going now? All better after immunisations? On work, honestly if you can afford to stay off for another couple of months then do. Even though I love my job I'm heartbroken to be away from my gorgeous baby and I haven't even been separated from him yet. But yes, I'm very lucky my boss is flexible.
Mini, try boobiebikkies to help up your supply. There are recipes online or you can order them online.
AFM, last couple of days have been action packed. Hunter's first tooth is through. He teethed like a champ, you'd barely know it was happening. Yesterday he had his 4 month immunisation and again, was such a brave little guy. Unfortunately he developed a fever and hit 39 degrees. He was a bit cranky for a couple if hours but quickly got back to his happy self despite still having a raised temp. Man I love this kid. I do wish he'd go to sleep now though. He hasn't napped all day and it is now 10pm. He just wants to play
Ashie so glad L enjoyed her first go of fruit! Sounds like you read her perfectly. H has been sucking on anything he can reach and now started chewing like mad on poor Sophie the Giraffe. He's excited watching us eat and seems to want to be included. Think I'll start him in January
Thanks Miloro, Little H is doing better now. He's just dozed off next to me sucking his thumb . The love you feel for them is overwhelming isn't it. Nothing compares! Sorry your H had a bad reaction to the vax too! Poor guy teeth already? How cute!! I was hoping to stay off work for a while longer but we'll see. DP is being quite the turd about it.
Other than the couple of you I'm already friends with, Is anyone else on fb? Heaps easier to keep up on there
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he spent all afternoon whinging and not wanting anything. Fell asleep in the shower with me, screamed when we had to get out. I gave him some Panadol but he seemed to dribble it all out 
. The love you feel for them is overwhelming isn't it. Nothing compares! Sorry your H had a bad reaction to the vax too! Poor guy 
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