Babies Born ~ January 2012 #1

I just pulled a chunk off my egg, so both white and yolk. She's had no food issues so except for honey I'm not stopping anything. I did with DD1 and I needn't have bothered, also no sensitivities.

The egg was fried in an egg ring so it was a bit thicker. Fresh from our chickens too, so extra full of protein. ;)

I use wholegrain porridge and cook it myself. It doesn't take much linger. I started reading packets with DD1 and was appalled at the levels of everything in them! Choice has a great article on this online.

Kids weetbix is pretty much the best for processed cereals. DD1 still has it almost every day. Wish they'd sell it in a bigger packet.

DS is now very mobile, and pulling up on furniture to stand. Have to remember to put more things out of his reach!

He has only one nap during the day, but if we are home it goes for 2 or 3 hours. Overnight, he is waking heaps and i am sooo tired. He only sleeps for 1-2 hours at a time, and this has been going on for ages.

How are your little ones doing? How are you doing?

I was feeling bit blur today, and so got the kids photos taken at one of those shopping centre booths. The photos come back next week. It will suck cos i think the photos are going to look great and i can't really afford to buy any of them at the moment. oh well, it was fun at the time.

DD2 is very close to being mobile. She sits and amuses herself with toys and is now putting herself in some amusing positions. She can hold our hands and support her own weight easily, so as soon as she figures out how to get around, she'll be cruising. DD1 crawled at 8 1/2 mths but within 3 days was cruising, so it looks like I may have another non-crawler on my hands.

Food is going well, except she blows raspberries if she doesn't want something and that can get messy! I only spoon feed when it's called for (like today's pumpkin soup), which is probably just as well! She clearly has no trouble processing mandarin seeds and grains from our bread, if her nappies are anything to go by. ;) She doesn't gag anymore and eats or at least mouths everything I have. No teeth yet, but they can't be far away.

We have started swimming lessons and she is loving the water. She blows raspberries at it if she dunks herself, trying to copy blowing bubbles. Thinks the songs are fun and kicks her fat little legs quite well! Looking forward to the warmer weather when it'll be more pleasant dressing her while I'm dripping wet though.

Naps are a bit haphazard - one long one of 2-3 hrs if I'm home from 10.30am, otherwise a couple of shorter ones. Today she had two 1.5 hr naps, but that's because I didn't have to pick up DD1 until 4.30pm. Hard to nap consistently when her days are not always the same. Lucky she's such a happy thing, even when she's tired.

Night times she is a dream (sooty, Hot1). She's asleep by 6.30pm and if not disturbed wakes around 2.30am for a feed and then sleeps with me until 7-7.30am. Bliss! She's such a snuggly thing too. Maybe your little guy is waking more to correspond with his leap (literally) into walking?

DD2 is also very mobile. She's been crawling for weeks and happily follows DD1 and me around the house. She's pulling herself to stand but isn't good at holding it for long.

She loves meal times. She enjoys the food but I think she enjoys being part of the family at mealtimes more. We haven't found a food she doesn't like yet so looks like we'll have another see-food eater like DD1.

Nights haven't changed much since she was born. She's pretty much on me from 7-8pm until midnight. Sometimes she'll wake again, sometimes she goes until 7-8am. The evening bf marathon is draining (excuse the pun) but I still prefer it to DD1's 11pm-3am playtime. Naps seem to vary each day depending on what we are doing, but she'll usually have a 2-2.5 hour nap in the morning and then a couple of 30 min catnaps while feeding in the afternoon. I think she's dropping to 2 naps from 3 so that might be why we only get short naps in the afternoon.

As for me, I've been really tired lately. A couple of weeks ago I had other symptoms that made me wonder if I was pregnant again already. I'm not, but am back to the GP on Monday for BT results to check iron, vit d, b12 etc. I had glandular fever 2 years ago so it may be as simple as that affecting me now.

Hi girls

DS is growing so fast! He sitting up and loving life at the moment! He is def not a fan of tummy time or being on his back anymore spends all his time sitting and playing. Obviously because of not being a fan or tummy time etc he isn't crawling at all cuz he just doesn't spend anytime in that position. He is starting to bum rock so thinking maybe he will be a butt shuffler lol but who knows. I am so eager for him to take that next developmental leap into cruising and crawling some of ur littlies but at the same time I am enjoying the non-mobile baby for the few shorts weeks I may have left!

We are going great guns in the food department and he loves everything we give him. He feeds himself mainly and I load the spoon for him and he shovels it in. Sometimes A little to eagerly and ends up sticking the spoon to far in lol

We have had a few sick moments unfortunatley (a daycare negative!) he has had gastro and a viral infection and we are just coming out of an ear infection with a burst eardrum with a very weepy ear! (so gross!) I'm hoping this means he will be immune to it all next winter lol!

I am still loving being a mum - it is full on but I love all the smiles and laughs I get everyday at withhim!

And it's our first fathers day tnrw! So excited! And I can't wait to see what DS has made at daycare for daddy!

Hi All :)

We are doing well, DS is almost 8 months adjusted.. He sits up and rolls everywhere. He doesn't crawl yet, but he can sure move! I am trying to wean his NG tube, I took it out last week. I am hoping he doesn't lose too much weight.. Since having it out he wakes frequently for feeds. I don't mind, but I'm not used to it! He's loving solids, he has kids weetbix for brekky lol, I am far too lazy to make my own porridge.. He has had egg but isn't keen on it. I think his fave food is avocado.

He's not saying words yet, he just babbles and experiments with screaming. He doesn't do high pitch yet thank goodness. lol.. I am hanging for him to say Mum, he's just started making the Mmm sound so I hope it's coming..

We have managed winter with no illnesses except for hand foot and mouth... I'm really happy we escaped colds, ear infections etc..

I love being a Mum too, but it's tough on my own. I've had to make some pretty major decisions about DS's care. There are some days where I just wish there was someone else to change a nappy or get his brekky. I have still never left him with anyone though lol..

I can't believe he'll be 1 at the end of this month!! This time last year we were pregnant!

We have a crawler here too and she is cruising all around furniture. She is her sister's shadow lol. She can also stand on her own for a couple of seconds, she is really strong and now just needs a bit more balance. It is so crazy since DD1 didn't walk till almost 18months but DD2 is very different. She was really frustrated a few weeks back trying to get mobile so I was glad it clicked... until a few minutes later when she was getting into everything. It is very cute watching the girls play together, DD2 is such a little mimic and can now wave and clap if you are doing it in front of her.

We haven't had any sickness here which is good, DD1 didn't get sick for the first time until she was well out of babyhood so it seems we really dodged that all here.

DD2 is still waking lots at night and feeding fairly frequently but barely left that with DD1 before DD2 came along so it is kind of my normal lol. Absolutely loving being a family four, we had family photos done (by my friend and member here Heaven) and looking at them, I know two is it. I feel complete. DP just started his butcher's apprenticeship too so everything is falling into place.

Good to hear from everyone!!

I took DS to the mchn for his 8 month appt. He weighs more now than my DD did at 15 months, but same height as her at 9 months! His legs are chunkier than hers are currently, and she is 2.5 years old.

DS' reflux has settled and we have been able to stop meds. He is still chucky, but this has settled lots too. He is crawling everywhere and climbing furniture. He loves standing and walks a few steps.

He has had a few reactions to food, still trying to work out what exactly he is reacting to. possibly dairy but i'm not sure.

DD has been a bit of a handful lately, and i have had a few urgh days, but overall we are doing ok.

BAL- Do you have plans for Jett's birthday?

Hot1 - Good to hear about your DS!

Violet is currently pulling herself up onto things and standing! Breastfeeding has been a struggle but we are still going. Im dealing with some serious dips everytime my AF shows up and its hard coming back from it afterwards..but we are still pushing!
Her weight is still slow and steady weighing in at 14lbs even

HotI - Definitely having a party!! Big one. Jay jay the Jet plane theme :) Can't believe my January baby will be one in September!!

The_ Mrs* - Sorry to hear you are struggling with BF.. I am too, but yes, we are still going and I am proud of that even though I sometimes feel like a total failure. I feel like a failure for not carrying him to term, so every complication we have related to his prematurity really makes me sad.. But hey, we made it through a year. He's a miracle and I'm so happy to be his Mummy :)

I forgot the most important update, DS says "mum, mum, mum" his voice is quite deep, its very cute.

Hi Everyone,

So DS was 1 a little over a week ago We had a fantastic day, it was perfect :)..

He is 9 months adjusted now and I'm starting to really wish he'd hurry up and say MUM.. He's holding out on me, I just know it ;)

He's still not crawling, but he sure can move. He just rolls himself around the place :)

He has been sick again :( so has been off his food. He was doing really well, having 3 meals then snacks.. He has about 3 BF a day then 2 tube feeds and water out of a cup. He STILL wont drink from a sippy cup, I give him a spout cup or pop top so the water just falls in his mouth lol.

How many milk feeds are your LO's having now?

Happy birthday to your DS BAL!! Hope he is feeling better soon. DD2 is about to hit 9 months and has probably 5-7 feeds a day, at this age DD1 was having ~12 still so it can be vary varied.

Things are going well here. DD2 has started standing on her own for as long as 15 seconds!! I cannot believe it, it is so different to DD1 who wasn't walking till 18 months but makes things really great for the girls to play together. She also babbles mum, mum, mum and bub, bub, bub and dad, dad, dad etc which never happened with DD1 who didn't say mum till well over 2, probably closer to 3 (speech delay). I don't think she is particularly referring to anything though, just making sounds. She just started clapping the last couple of weeks which is so cute and waving too. Such a little person now and a huge copy cat.

Yes happy 1st bday Jett!! I love the pictures on FB of his party :)
Violet is nursing about 5-7 times a day and I pump before bed to stalk up for when I I have AF and ovulation because my supply drops and I have to supplement with EBM.

Things are also going pretty well over here. Violet is finally starting to gain some weight and now weighs 14.5 pounds :) She can crawl, pull herself up to stand, and sit up on her knees. Funny thing though, the girl wont stand flat on her feet..she stands on her tippy toes!! She doesnt talk..she growls! Ive also tried to get her to say any words and she just growlsa t me.

Does everyone here give their babies water out of a cup? If so, do they drink much or just play with it? I'm a big stress head when it comes to DS food and fluid intake. I just wonder if I'm over reacting?

So great to hear all your updates!

BAL, can't believe it's been a year. Yay to you and Jett, but I best there's mixed emotions as you look back and remember this time last year. :hug: I give DD2 water in a sippy cup, I just use a Tupperware cup with its spout, same as I did for DD1. Makes the cup transition easier down the track, easy to drink from and hold (as it's narrow) and easy to get clean.

As for bfs, I think DD2 has about 7 a day? Hard to tell, because we cosleep for a portion of the night and she doesn't really disturb me if I feed her then. During the day she's having three meals and morning and afternoon tea with us, but she doesn't always eat much. Sometimes heaps goes down, sometimes not much (especially if she's tired).

She is fairly strong willed and good at getting her point across! She pats my chest for boobie now, which I did for DD1 too (at least she can be clear if that's what she wants). She is getting around and into things, but not quite crawling. She can stand if she is near something she can pull herself up on, or if we hold her though. I'm not rushing it, DD1 could crawl and cruise by now so I know how much more you need to watch them once they're totally mobile. Lol

DD2 is quite long and already in size one bodysuits. But I'm pretty sure she's slowed down in weight gain. Although carrying her around on one arm makes it sore, so thank goodness for babywearing!

Enjoying this stage so much, I can see her starting to move beyond babyhood all too quickly. :( I know she wants to be able to follow her big sister around soooo badly though that I'm looking forward to her actually being able to do so.

Hello mamas!
Well after 10 months of fighting my supply Violet started losing weight :( She was already off the charts so it was pretty bad. My body has a great milk supply for two weeks and then from ovulation to my period its dreadful..so she gains weight and then loses it. It keeps her at a standstill :( So we had to start supplementing about 6oz. a day. I even got some donor milk! We went in for her weight check today and in 11 days she gained 10oz! She is finally 15lbs even :) Her ped is letting us go down to 4oz. now.

She is tanding and gliding around furniture like a champ but WONT let go yet...quite stubborn. Im in no hurry though because walking turns into running.

We are also considering TTC this Feb.!

*The Mrs* So glad Miss V is gaining weight again :)

We are over our weight obsession (sort of) DS eats well and is off supplemental feeds.. The dietician wants hjim to gain 100gms a week, but he's a little under that. He has come up on the chart to just above the 3rd centile.

He's 14 months actual, still not crawling, but he can commando crawl. He is just fussy where he does it as he doesn't like the feel of our carpet. He is an expert on the bed lol. He loves to stand up, but we are really discouraging that until he crawls, but DS does what he wants.. He always has lol..

We aree only having about 2 - 4 BF per 24hrs and water the rest of the time. It's good not stressing about breast refusal. If I offer and he refuses that's fine, I know he'll drink water or have boob when he's ready.

He wakes 2 or 3 times a night but I'm pretty lucky, it's normally just boob or dummy and he's back asleep.

I am loving this age, but wow, he is growing up!