Babies born ~ December 1st-15th 2009 #5

[Plinky]

Hello!

BS - Thats good that you don't really feel your stitches! I can kind of imagine the feeling you describe...a bit like after a pap smear? Periody-sore. Speaking of which, I just had another. I know you're meant to only have them every 2 years, but I felt like I needed to have once after having Michael, just wanted to make sure everything was still ok. She felt my womb and my ovaries and said it all feels good Haha...yes, we're obsessed with baby names at the mo. Every now and then one of us will go "What about....?". Good job we've got a bit of a wait till we need them! I don't think you need to worry too much about Eva...I'm sure we'll all go through the stage of them being very clingy, I think its quite normal. She sounds just wonderful, I love that she's playing with her tea set and feeding her dolls! Thats amazing. Michael I'm finding is very easy going at the moment, will go to most people willingly, and smiles at strangers. But the thing that concerns me is his temper! He can get real cranky if you don't let him do what he wants, or do something he doesn't want (like nappy change). Hopefully that too will just be a phase. He is seriously obsessed with books, he needs to have a book with him most of the time. Very cute tho! Oh, and great that Eva is walking! Yay!

Lani - how are you going? Are your parents back yet? Thinking of you

Rose - Good to see you on BB We had similar trouble with Michael when we experimented with 1 day sleep...he would get really upset when put down for night time, and generally more cranky than usual. So at the mo we're still hovering between 1 and 2 day sleeps. Hopefully his sleep sorts itself out soon tho. Good to hear he's walking more too! Michael is walking heaps more now that he's feeling better. Still not walking properly...but not doing too bad...14 steps in a row unaided is his record so far!

Tilda - Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I will make sure I see an LC before the birth and have some sort of plan if things start to go wrong, that will make me feel a lot better. Sorry to hear you've not been sleeping well, do you think its because of the pregnancy? But thats great Matilda is sleeping well! Haha, people say Michael frowns a lot too...I think he's just figuring things out, thats all

Alison - they can't really say how long she has left - it all depends on how she takes to the chemo. But I'd say it will be a matter of weeks, possibly a few months at the most. Yes, we most definitely need to have another Perth catch up...I'd really love that. We're just going down to Dunsborough for a few days (a couple of hours drive south of perth for those who don't know), we're staying at a holiday home there. Seriously CAN'T WAIT!! That would be really hard if you're not enjoying the people you work with. That would do my head in. Its good that you're not in a position that you have to keep going to work. But definitely do whatever makes you happy, its not worth it if you're miserable. My work is going well thanks, I love the work...different to what I used to do as I'm doing Payroll, but I love the feeling of ticking things off, making sure all the figure are right, reconciling. I love that stuff!

Hello to everyone!

AFM - Had to take Michael to PMH emergency on Sunday night. His temp got to 39.5oC, he threw up all of his dinner and some of his lunch, he was crying and whiney, and I thought he was very tender around his upper-thigh. So we took him just as a precaution. They said it was likely a virus and there's not much we can do other than give panadol if he's in pain. He is a lot better now, tho he does get the odd high temps, so perhaps he's fighting something off. Oh, and something the doc mentioned...apparently they no longer advise giving panadol just for a high temp. As its the body fighting infection and it needs to keep itself at a high temp to do so. She said only give it if the baby seems in pain. So that was interesting. It was funny tho, the nurse took us into a little room and told us to try and catch his wee so they can test for a UTI. Blimey, I had no idea how much wee he could hold! when he went...he really went!! He filled up the container and got heaps on the floor! We had a bit of a giggle about that

MIL didn't get her chemo yesterday as she has an infection they want to try and get rid off first. So looks like Wednesday now. Its so hard, especially for FIL. He is caring for her round the clock, often getting very little sleep. He's exhausted himself. And she needs full-on care. She can't go to the toilet on her own, can't do anything really. She's pretty much bed-ridden. And when she has her fevers, she's mentally not with it and tells FIL to get stuffed, and won't take her tablets, its just awful. And don't get me started on SIL. She's recently split from her hubby and moved back in with the IL's. We al thought "oh good, now FIL can get some rest and help with MIL". Nope. She's hardly ever home (we all suspect she has a new bf), she makes more work for FIL, she doesn't seem like she's any help at all...in fact I'm sure FIL preferred it before she moved back in. We're all SO angry at her...and then she whinges to DH about how its hard living with her mum & dad, she can't wait to move out, etc, etc. EXCUSE ME??? Your mum is dying...what the hell is wrong with you?? GRRRR! I get so worked up about it, its so wrong. I know if it was my mum in this situation, I'd be spending every minute with her and helping out as much as I can.

[Alison1973]

Hi Beany - I'm having my 2 yearly pap smear tomorrow, I avoided it after having Amelia as I'd had one done just before getting pregnant. I had them, do you ever get used to them? I want to make sure everything's in top top shape before I even think about getting pregnant again. I'm really sorry to hear about your MIL Beany, she sounds in a bad way and your SIL is not helping at all, how selfish. If there's anything I can do to help let me know. And sorry to hear Michael's been unwell poor sweetie, interesting about the panadol comment, makes sense though. Amelia's teething again I think so I try not to give her panadol/nurofen unless I really have to, it's hard to know isn't it. xx

So girls, who's into clairvoyancy etc? I wasn't going to say but one of the girls on my November forum put me onto an online lady in canada, I got my reading yesterday and it's so interesting ha ha. She gave me a rundown on Amelia and what she will do in life etc, including when she'll marry and how many kids she'll have. Plus she told me the sex of the next baby and she gave the month as February - she said it's either when I conceive, when I find out, or when the baby is born. Given I was planning on starting April/May that puts me to Feb so we shall see how correct she is lol! I don't take it as gospel but it's definitely fun. If anyone's interested let me know and I'll FB message you her details - she does free ones, the one I had done was $15.00. She has predicted both of this other girl's pregnancies down to the month and sex. hee hee.

[Plinky]

Oh good luck! I hate getting them too...they always seem to be painful for me Yeah, she is in a bad way...just found out she's been taken back to hospital this morning because she's so bad.

Oh gosh, I love hearing clairvoyancy stories!! Only $15? Thats v good. Does she tell you the bad stuff as well as the good? Hmm....very tempting!!

[Tilda]

Alison - What's going on with the BB notifications do you think? I wonder if they know about it. It's such a pain to have to keep checking. Boo to the pap smear tomorrow. I hate them. I had to have an internal yesterday at the OB and it was awful. I never had one during my last pregnancy. It will be interesting to see how much of the clairvoyant's predictions come to pass...

Beany - Your SIL sounds like she's not really with the program if you know what I mean?? It must drive you all crazy with frustration. Especially when she's in the ideal position to help.

Lani - Thinking of you. You must be so mad to have been dragged into such a mess. I hope Paul cleans it up very soon!!!

BS - Have you thought about what sort of help you'll get leading up to and after the baby? Are you going to keep sending Eva to daycare full time? And are you going to get any extra house help? I don't have the support of my mum or my MIL so I'm trying to work out what to do. I'm not sure whether to try and put Matilda into daycare for a couple of days a week or get someone to come to the house who can help with both babies and the housework as well. Or a combination...This is going to be such an expensive year! Baby doctor bills, new car, overseas trip (that DH has to take - long story). Argh!

[Alison1973]

Hi Beany - a good clairvoyant shouldn't and wouldn't tell you bad things so no she doesn't. I can FB message you her details if you like? It's really interesting and as long as you don't take it too much to heart it's a bit of fun, you can always change your life path no matter what so nothing's set in concrete. Sorry to hear about your MIL having to go back into hospital, I didn't realise her time was even shorter, wishing her a peaceful time at least, if that makes sense.

Hi Tilda - how come you had to have an internal already? I had 2 with Amelia but the first one was at the dating scan and they did an internal as they couldn't get a good enough view externally and the other was at the end of the pregnancy to see where she was sitting. Is it weird being pregnant with a baby so to speak? I often think about it and it just seems strange to have a bub and be pregnant again lol....guess I'd better get used to it if I'm thinking of trying again in a few months.

Well I'm glad to get today over with, I got in early and finished late and am absolutely shattered, what a day! Why do people insist on giving you something to do half an hour before you leave that is a good 1/1.5 hour job! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[Plinky]

Tilda - I think its good that you are thinking of support for when you have the new baby. It will be money well spent I"m sure.

Alison - mmmmm....ok! Why not! If you could send me her details when you have a minute, that would be great. Eeek! I've never done anything like this before! Boo for getting in early and leaving late. I hate it when that happens, its even worse now we have little people to be home for!

AFM - since I last wrote MIL was admitted to hospital, they told us she has pneumonia. Her leukaemic cells are multiplying at a ridiculous rate. So they are torn between giving her antibiotics to get rid of the pneumonia, or give her chemo to help the leukaemia. For the moment she is getting mild chemo orally, just to try and kill off some of the leukaemic cells, and antibiotics. The next few days will be quite risky. Hopefully she pulls through it She's in so much pain, and she's really not having any moments of clarity (I went to see her this arvy), she's not making a lot of sense. Oh its so sad

[Tilda]

Beany - I'm so sorry to hear that things have taken a turn for the worse with your MIL. I really hope they can at the very least control her pain so she is in a bit more peace. I hope the next few days aren't too harrowing for you. Let us know how you're going.

Alison - Yeah, I was a bit shocked about the internal. I think he might be a bit old-fashioned. But apparently he's a great "stitcher" when it comes to CS and given I'm probably having a CS I wanted a really good surgeon. It has been really weird being pregnant while I"m still BF another baby. It's hard to make room in your head for another one already!! But I'm just starting to feel the first flutters of excitement. It's just taking a bit longer this time because I know what I'm in for LOL. DH was saying a little while ago how excited he was and all I could say was "yeah, I can't wait for cracked nipples and sleepless nights, not to mention major abdominal surgery!".

Hi everyone else!

AFUS - I still haven't dropped another feed. I'm starting to feel sad about weaning which has surprised me. I didn't think it would bother me. And sorry to be graphic but we're gettting really yukky pasty nappies again. I'm wondering if it's eggs. Does anyone else have a similar issue?

[Tuesday's Child]

Hi girls! I've left it so long since my last post, I know. I've kind of been avoiding this thread. It doesn't stop me thinking about you all and I do stop in to read from time to time. I can't really explain why I've been avoiding my girls...doesn't make sense after we've shared our pregnancies and our babies' first year. I guess it's too easy to measure myself against you all and find myself lacking. I know it probably sounds dramatic, but I feel I should be honest with you.

In some ways I'm doing really well. I've asked my friends for help (a VERY big deal for me) and they're taking turns this month to come and entertain Amelia on Sundays so I can get my house in order. I also met some Adelaide BB girls last weekend. It was great spending some time with other mums and I'm considering going to the next meetup.

In other ways I'm barely coping. I'm getting further and further behind and am waiting for someone to figure out I'm a fraud. I bring work home to try to catch up, but it isn't easy with constant interruptions. Then I get frustrated with Amelia when she isn't the problem. I think I really just don't want to work. We're getting an idea of what mum's estate is worth now and Simon is staying open to the idea of me staying home.

Also I had such high hopes for 2011 (I think a lot of people did) but there's been so much sadness and destruction. At times I wonder what is the point? willow, I'd only just started reading Lulu's blog. I wish I'd gotten to know her better. I remember when she gave me rep points once. I was so honoured. It was like being acknowledged by one of the cool kids at school Maybe it's because of Lulu's passing (as well as her sister, Lolli's DH plus TC Yasi and the floods) that I'm making an effort to form new IRL friendships and work on maintaining my existing ones.

Amelia still isn't walking independently. She can, she just doesn't know she can lol. But she is talking a lot now. Every other day she'll say a new word. Then again, sometimes it'll take me a day to figure out what she is actually saying. Night times have improved too. One of the Adelaide mummies I met suggested giving Amelai dinner while at daycare. That way I don't have to worry about it when we get home and we have playtime before her bath. This improved our evenings and she'll sleep for 3 hours without a peep before waking for a night feed. I also had a phone consultation with Pinky McKay to try and solve the night time play time. I try to be disciplined and go to bed before she wakes so that she doesn't wake fully and will go back to sleep. I got a shock when it worked the very first night. I have tried dream feeds on and off since the day she was born and she always woke afterwards anyway. I'm also letting her have a short second nap late in the afternoon and have pushed back her bedtime. Last night we were up again, but Amelia didn't seem herself. Then today I'd noticed her first molar is coming through.

Well I'd better get going and try to sneak into bed before she wakes. Will try to be around a bit more.

Love to all,
Hannah

[Alison1973]

Hi Hannah I was just thinking about you this week how weird is that! Please don't feel bad, you are doing such a fab job of being a mum, we all have our struggles and brickwalls that we hit, it's just a normal part of being a mum I think. Never question how you're doing because you're doing great. I love your pics you put up on FB, Amelia is such a gorgeous little girl and I love that our girls share a birthday AND name I rarely get on these days, spend so much time on FB and now I'm back at work 2 days a week I find less time for the things I truly love, that's one of my demons, work, but hopefully not for much longer. So your comments about your job, I could've written that myself as that's EXACTLY how it's going for me too. Life's to short to be miserable so I'm giving it until I'm pregnant again (depending if I last that long) and resigning. We are intending on trying again around April, I'm a bit scared - especially at times when Amelia is unwell, last weekend I didn't cope very well and started to doubt how I'd go with 2 but I guess we get better at is as time goes on, at least I'm hoping ha ha.

Well done with Amelia's sleep, sounds like she's going great guns!!!! Boo on the teeth, I think my Amelia is getting ready for the molars too, am dreading losing my nice 7-7 night sleep throughs as I just know they'll turn to crap when she's teething, as they always do!

Anyway gotta run but make sure you don't leave it so long, talking helps ok.
xx

[Tilda]

Hannah - you are so hard on yourself!! Don't be!! You have the proof of being an amazing mum in that beautiful little girl of yours. I'm so glad you're asking friends for help and I'm really impressed about how organised you are about it. Good on you! And that's amazing about Amelia's talking. Matilda still doesn't say many words. She runs around like a little olympic sprinter but not a lot of real words. They're all so different aren't they.

Alison - great to see you. Aren't those bad tummy bugs the worst!!! We had one last year and it was the worst week. And that's great that you're thinking of doing exactly what you want and giving the job up when you get pregnant. Will you start TTC soon?

Suz - thanks for going over your daycare experiences with me. It really helps to hear about other people's experiences.

Kanda - thanks for getting on and giving me your vote of support - I really appreciate it!

Well sorry I haven't got to everyone else but I've got to get out and leave for a new mothers group I'm trying out. I'll try and get on again later.

[Rose_Red]

Hi girls

Argh, I am so, so behind here. I just keep forgetting to check BB these days. Thinking of you all, though.

Hannah - I just wanted to say that I think you are being very, very hard on yourself. I think some of us just have these huge expectations of how we're going to be as mothers - expectations that no one could actually live up to - and then we beat ourselves up when we don't live up to them. I think it sounds like at least a trial of you staying home could be a good thing?

Hi to everyone else, sorry I don't have the mental power for proper replies.

As for me. Well, health has been a bit crappy again lately - just the stress of the last few months catching up to me, I think. That, and Liam has been sleeping badly since the beginning of the year, which means that I'm chronically sleep deprived. The last few weeks he's been back to napping properly (two naps a day again, and some days - like today - his morning sleep has been 1.5hr+ and afternoon sleep 1-1.5hr) and I've been napping in the afternoon as well. It sucks, but there's not much else I can do. My rheumatologist wants me to go back on methotrexate, but I really don't want to go down that route again. I hate autoimmune diseases

Liam is walking properly now, too. And much happier for it - I think he just really likes being independent in his movements. Though his teeth are clearly bugging him at the moment, which is making him a little clingy. He seems to be getting new words every few days, too.

And you girls are all making me seriously clucky On one hand, I kind of dread going through the first year with a baby again since Liam was so much work, but hey, I could get lucky and have an easy bub Maybe somewhere near the end of the year we will start trying. I need to get my health a bit more stable first.

[Alison1973]

Hi Tilda - how did your new group go?? I hope they are nice.

Hi Rose - been thinking of you a lot lately, I think it's time we organised a catchup, it's been ages. Amelia's started getting super clingy and waking at night again too, it's horrible isn't it, I think it's her teeth, I can't tell you how much I hate teeth! Let's get together with Beany and have a good catchup. xx

Hi Everyone else, how are we all?

Sorry for the quick one but have decided to finally start getting some of Amelia's photo's in order, I haven't touched her album since she was 3 months old, so bad!

xx

[Tilda]

Hi Rose - isn't it great when they start walking? They're so much happier. My back has improved so much since M started walking because I'm not carrying her around all day. I saw on FB you're back on prednisilone. I know the side affects are annoying but its worth it to feel better.

Hi Alison - the new group was great. They were pretty much all English girls newly arrived in Sydney so none of us know many people. I tried calling an established group the health clinic put me onto and they didn't even call me back. I think it will be better to join a group that's just starting up. Aren't teeth the worst?? Matilda has three coming through at the moment!! One at the front and two of her 1 year molars. It was an AWFUL weekend between that, her cold, and the heat in Sydney.

AFUS - Well just popping in to say hi. I had a scan yesterday and started to really feel like this baby is real. And then I saw a friend with her 16 month old and newborn up the street today. It was amazing to see how small he was!! You forget!! And you forget how irresistible they are! I'm thinking of dropping Matilda's last feed at the end of the week which is sooooo sad but its got to happen soon. I don't think I'm up to tandem feeding so I guess I've just got to bite the bullet and do it.

[Tuesday's Child]

kanda - Congratulations! Good luck with the blood tests

suz - I was wondering what you were doing up! Well done on passing the boat licence test. Wow a move on the cards. Exciting. Have fun house hunting.

kawa - I'm glad Maree passed her hearing test. You must be relieved.

BS - I'm so jealous. Good on you and DH for taking some time out before #2 arrives. Hope your still enjoying being pampered

willow - I don't have any advice for the nappy wars your having. Amelia seems to have settled down on her own. Getting her nappy on after her bath was a nightmare and would get the both of us really worked up right before I had to try to get her to sleep. She settled down a lot once she realised that it was part of her routine and she would get to go to bed once her nappy was on. Not much help to you though, sorry. And I notice that my concentration and memory are still pretty lousy too (work makes it so much more noticeable) Thanks for your words hun.

Tilda - Thanks for your kind words too. I've yet to see any fussiness from Amelia but she hasn't been eating as much lately. I think she's pausing between growth spurts. It must be hard when you've worked hard preparing a nice meal and she doesn't want it. But try not to let it to get to you too much. There's no sense in battling over food. Toddlers don't starve themselves voluntarily. How is Matilda's sleep going? I hope she continues to sleep through for you.

Alison - Thankyou hun. I love that our girls share a name and birthday too (and very nearly birth time). I'm actually finding work is a little easier since I stopped trying to bring it home. I'm less stressed because I'm giving myself a break while at home and then I'm able to concentrate more when I am at work. I was thinking about asking to work from home, but I think I'm better off going into the office. It's easier to compartmentalise. Hope you and Millie are well.

Rose - Thankyou also. I'm sorry your health is still lousy. I wish there was more that could be done for you. You seem a little down in your FB posts too

Lani - How are you and Jett doing? I hope he's recovering from his dogbite.

AFUS - Amelia took 2 steps on her own yesterday. She walks really well holding on to our hands, but I'm noticing that her right hip seems stiff. She'll lift her left leg nice and high, but not her right. She kind of twists her whole body around to bring her right leg forward rather than moving from the hip and stepping. DH has booked her in to see his chiro tomorrow so we'll see what she says. I'm also taking her to the osteo for a checkup on Saturday. It's the same hip that's given her trouble all along. She doesn't seem uncomfortable though. In the meantime her speech and fine motor skills are developing almost daily.

[kawazuki]

hey everyone.

I'm new in here my Miss M was born 29th dec 2009.
hope you don't mind me crashing

just worrying about her development.
she isn't talking at all makes noises like grunting and groaning but no words.
and she clicks her tongue a lot.

how are all you lovely ladies going.
I am about to go and back read a bit lol

kell

[willow5]

LOL Hi Kawa good to see you back...you were joking about being new here yeah? Or has it been that long you've forgotten us

Harry used to do a lot of tongue clicking, he clicked his tongue when he liked something. He still does grunts and groans, it's almost like he's trying to get the words out. He does have a couple of words now but he's one of the slower in the group, he's not walking either, slacker!

Are you all settled in up North now? I can't remember exactly where you went, Mackay? How'd you fair in the floods and cyclone?

Gotta go sorry to not get to everyone, well no one except Kawa lol trying to eat my dinner before it gets cold.

[kawazuki]

LOL Hi Kawa good to see you back...you were joking about being new here yeah? Or has it been that long you've forgotten us

Harry used to do a lot of tongue clicking, he clicked his tongue when he liked something. He still does grunts and groans, it's almost like he's trying to get the words out. He does have a couple of words now but he's one of the slower in the group, he's not walking either, slacker!

Are you all settled in up North now? I can't remember exactly where you went, Mackay? How'd you fair in the floods and cyclone?

Gotta go sorry to not get to everyone, well no one except Kawa lol trying to eat my dinner before it gets cold.

hey willow, yes was having a joke, lol been so long i feel like the new kid on the block again

all settled in up north, yep in mackay, we faired well in the cyclones and floods.
she si getting her hearing tested on monday so excited and nervous..

oh he is just having a ball getting around other ways.. go enjoy a nice warm dinner.

TILDA wow sorry i missed your PA, congrats hun, you will have soo much fun with 2 little ones
yes it is soo hard to remember just how little they were when born

[Plinky]

Howdy all!

Tilda - how are you going with your daycare hunt? Gosh, what a nerve your Aunt has! Are you particularly close with her? I believe a mother knows what is best for her child; nobody knows Matilda like you do, nobody knows what she needs like you do. You just continue as you are, you're doing a wonderful job. Every mother is different. Every child is different. I don't think someone can just come in and challenge your mothering like that. I know it must be hard, but try not to take it to heart. Some people just don't understand. I"m glad you enjoyed your mothers group, it makes such a difference to have a bunch of girls in the same position as you to bounce ideas off and such. Glad your scan went well, I can't remember what you said...do you think you will find out whether its a boy or girl?

Suz - Congratulations on passing your exam! Thats cool! Yes, my work is moving to the next suburb, its good cos it will be a bigger office and I'll hopefully be in a better seat!

Hannah (hmm...maybe we should make that TC now? Love the new name!) - I hope Amelia's sleep is still on the improve Thats great she's coming up with new words. She needs to speak to Michael! Still nothing here! Gee, you're right. I hadn't stopped to think about it...but 2011 has been pretty rough for everyone so far, hasn't it? With the cyclone, floods, and now devastating bushfires here in Perth. Whats going on?? Maybe we're just getting all the bad stuff out of the way early and the rest of the year will be better?? Please don't be so hard on yourself. You really mustn't try to measure yourself against anyone, especially not online. You don't always get the full story; we all have our own struggles. I'm still deeply affected by not being able to bf, disappointed to the extreme that I've ended up with PND and Anxiety and on AD's. It affects me everyday. By no means do I think I am the best mum, but I know I do my best. And thats all that matters. I do hope that it works out you can stay home more, with your parents estate. When will you know? Good on your for meeting some of the Adelaide BBers

Rose - Liam sounds like he's streaking ahead! walking, words, improved napping! Fantastic stuff, I hope the improved napping has continued. Sorry to hear you've not been well Are you feeling any better now? When you're feeling up to it we need to have a Perth catch-up!!!

Alison - Poor Amelia, how is she going with her teething now? Michael did the same last week...was waking a few times a night crying. I put it down to his teeth coming through, he has 3 molars coming through and his eye teeth are slowly making their way down too. Poor monkey. I loved the new pics of Amelia! She's just adorable, she really is Oh, I noticed in one of your pictures you had a new pram? What did you get?

Kawazuki - Welcome back! Glad to hear you weathered the storm ok. Sorry to hear about Miss M's hearing. I hope the tests come back clear. Michael hasn't really said anything other than "mo" (for More), apart from that its just always "bdee" or "ptchka" or "ba-ba-bais". Thats about it! I did wonder if there was something wrong with his hearing, but he seems to hear ok and can tell the difference between Dog and Frog when I ask him to point them out. So he must just be slow! Do let us know how she goes with her tests.

Willow - What words is Harry saying now? Thats good that he says some!

Hello everyone else!

AFM - Feels like its been a really busy couple of weeks, but I can't remember what I've done! Michael is still goign well, full of cold tho, and teething.

We've decided to go to UK for a few weeks in April 2012!!!! My dad and my aunty (twins) are having a big 60th bash, and we decided if we don't go for a holiday now, its going to be years until we can. So. Unfortunately that has forced us to make the decision to postpone trying for #2 until we get back. I may well change my mind before then, but I just don't want the worry of being pregnant and flying and being away from my Ob, etc. I'm a little disappointed as I was thinking the end of this year to start trying. Oh well. For the sake of 6 months or so I think it will be worth it. I've been going on a spending spree on ebay buying some warm clothes for Michael & getting them sent straight to my mum's house in UK. Also went and bought a lighter stroller for travelling with (got a Maclaren Vogue - v impressed so far!). I'm just soooo excited, but its so far away!!!

I'm sure you would have all heard aobu tthe fires in Perth. I grew up in Kelmscott (after I moved here from England), and I was so sad to hear of all the houses destroyed. Then I found out that the house on the block of land we used to own (we were about to build on it when my parents divorced and we sold it) got totally gutted Shocking.