Aahhh my head is spinning, trying to lodge amendments to tax returns, work out how my redundancy payment (now coming this tax year) will affect FBT and work out a strategy to find day care for CJ! Have given up for the evening so thought would chill by posting.
Cathy - remember electric toothbrushes are good on blocked ducts!!:-)
Bella - Invites are lovely
Krystie & Lee - hope you are both feeling better soon. Thx for help earlier Lee and E sounds very advanced in the talking department!
Jacinta - Looking forward to seeing an update tomorrow, hope after the countdown bubs behaves and shows you their bits
Emma - Have been following your story in the other thread - you have been through so much, you should be so proud of how strong you have been.
Hello to everyone else too - hope all the 1 year olds are being good!
We had a hip check yesterday - sounds like we are not in the clear yet but they are happy with progress, next check is in 6 months, left hip is still a little immature as they put it as socket looks a little rounded, but they believe that is just that the cartlidge hasn't fully developed to bone yet (only see bone on x-ray). CJ also went to bed last night without a feed for first time ever (I was out wine tasting) got home at 7:45 to a sleeping girl, so had to try a dream feed at about 10:00pm (never done one of those before) as I had only had two glasses and boobs felt like needed it - all seemed ok.
In my head I am going back to work in about 8 weeks full time and I am able to just feed CJ in morning and evening and not do any expressing but still have enough milk for her at those times (at moment is only having one day time feed anyway) - but am starting to think perhaps I am deluding myself and that I will need to express for comfort or CJ will wean completely - what do you think? Also do you reckon I should get some expressed so she can have in daytime, I was thinking she can just have cows milk but maybe is mean to make her go cold turkey and I should ease her into it, but on the other hand while I am here at home I do want to keep bf rather than have her on a bottle. Maybe I will post in the bf thread and hopefully have people who have done similar and it all be ok.
Vic, hurrah at getting out wine tasting! Sounds divine.
Glad they are happy with CJ's progress re the hips.
I think your supply is rather more abundant than mine as I've not suffered from blocked ducts ever (although I have been quite engorged on occasions). Personally, I wouldn't introduce a bottle at all now - not even when you're at work. She can drink from a cup. A bottle is just something you possibly have to struggle to get rid of later. I'm fortunate in that Phoebe is starting to refuse the bottle while I'm at work now, which makes life a heck of a lot easier for me TBH!
As for going onto cows milk cold turkey, don't fret. Natty did it at 11 months and coped very well (she refused the breast for two days straight so we weaned). The nurse did suggest that when giving cows milk for the first time it can be good to heat it up a little because that will help to break down the protein which can be hard for some kids to digest. Other thing is, she may not like the flavour as much so that could be an issue I suppose...
I think you should be prepared to express at work for your sake rather than CJ's - I'm sure you'll both be capable of keeping up a couple of feeds at either end of the day for as long as you both want but you don't want to get blocked/sick.
Vic, both of my kids went straight onto cows milk in a sippy cup. I don't think you'd really need a bottle. It may help having cows milk in a sippy cup if you want to continue some breastfeeding.
No problems either time. DS went straight from breast to cows milk. Allira went from Formula to cows milk. Had no dramas with taste of anything like that.
Good luck with it all... esp finding child care.
Hi everyone! Allira's been crook all night. Neither of the kids have ever vommited from being sick before.... just the relux, so this was a whole new ball game. A bit freaky when she was bringing stuff up and not being able to breathe (I completely know how she feels after 18 months worth when preggers... LOL). Am keeping an eye on her today. Thinking it's gastro seeming as it's been going on since 10pm last night, although there have been blocks of a few hours at a time overnight where she wasn't being sick. Her last spell was 30 minutes ago. I don't think it's food poisoning as we ate the same foods all day and I'm perfectly fine. My guess is that one of the kids at playgroup has had it and not been completely over it when they attended on Weds which is a little frustrating but there's not much I can do about it hey.
Here's hoping she's better soon.
Ok time to run and keep an eye on her. She's playing with DS at the moment but she can't have that much energy...
All the best today J!!! Can't wait to hear the news!
xx
Vic, you may or may not need to express when you're working - given CJ is only feeding once during the day, it may not be a problem. E still feeds frequently through the day - i expressed at work the first few days, then just decided to take the pump and ONLY express if i felt uncomfy - no need - it is all good. E has a decent feed from one side when i get home, and i express from the other so that there is milk there if she needs it while i'm at work. this week she hasn't wanted any. she is happy with just water and snuggles with daddy. has milk at granmas though - go figure??
Nicky - hope Allira is feeling better soon, and that the rest of you don't cop that nasty bug
AFU - E has decided to refuse to sleep. she isn't unhappy, she just won't close her eyes! she will lay awake just watching us for hours. doesn't need to drink, doesn't need to be cuddled... it's rather odd. i would say it's possibly a wonder week thing... she is in love with being outside - will go and sit at the door and yell at us and show us her gumboots, then hit the door to go outside. i told her a few minutes ago we would go to the park but ONLY if she was a good girl and had a sleep first - she walked over to DH to be wrapped (won't sleep unwrapped still!), then had a quick drink and crashed out straight away. so we're going to the park after lunch!
BG, isn't it amazing how their sleeping patterns change? We're going through some sort of transition with P too, only it's a lot less peaceful than E's by the sounds. She is refusing to sleep on my work days and the only way I can get her off to sleep when I'm home is by feeding her. She's not even falling asleep in the car much anymore. I wonder if she's transitioning to one day sleep but it seems a little early to me... Interesting times!
Nicky, so sorry about the gastro Definitely sounds like that to me and it is SO easy for them to catch it off one another. You've done well to get Lachie this far without ever getting it! Sick spew is so much grosser than reflux spew, hey? Hope you stay healthy.
well we are having a healthy baby bub had the cord in between their legs but the sonographer said if he was to make an educated guess he would say girl 70% but i have no idea wat that means so ???????
Congrats on finding out that you are having a healthy baby.........!!
I guess in 20 weeks time you will find out for sure....what a cheeky little bubba for not showing off for mummy
i'm guessing they are saying only 70% cos thev couldn't see any extra dangly bits but can't be sure cos the cord was in the way... yay for a healthy bubba - no matter the gender!
we're having an awesome day today. i'm still a bit icky in the tummy, but refusing to let it get the better of me - have just walked down to the park/PO and taken some piccies of our princess. i'm loving that she is walking now - means we can do this sort of thing and not have to stress about her getting muddy so much (yes, when she topples she gets muddy, but she isn't crawling in it!!)
Good news about healthy bub Jacinta, so are you going to wait out the next 20 weeks hedging your bets or will you try have another scan to confirm gender?
Thanks for the advice, I have thrown all the teats to my bottles away as were looking manky - so when I wrote bottle I meant sippy cup - but sounds like the plan is doable which is good. Also it looks like I have got a place for her for three days a week starting 12th July - Mon, Wed, Thur, I figured I couldn't wait to get a job and then look for childcare so we will just have to hope I am in work by end of July a small overlap is no problem. So that is all good news.
Went to MCHN this morning, and you know I was saying I didn't think CJ was growing, well looks like her height has only gone up 1cm in past two months (is a new nurse the crazy one no longer there, nurse didn't seem concerned because she didn't trust all previous measurements as she hadn't done them and well the old nurse was crazy). Her weight is still just above 75% on the WHO charts so is tracking along nicely, and her head circ is now just following its own curve but is along the right lines. Now I am 5ft 7 and Ryan is about 6ft 1, so when CJ was born and was 85th percentile that seemed about right, now she is down at 25 percentile - 72.5cm. At 10 months was 50th percentile at 8 months was above 75 percentile. So between 8 months and 12 months she has grown 1.5cm - you can see the graph here CJ Height Graph
I don't know she probably is just having growth spurts at odd times or something - but then people always say to trust your instincts, and I have always thought she was way to happy and calm for her own good and recently wondered about the growing - but my mum says I was like that. Is funny, she is such an easy baby in pretty much every aspect but that still has its challenges in that I then am constantly wondering if she is ok because she isn't doing normal baby stuff. I feel a bit warped because I like it if she cries because sometimes crying is the appropriate response. Yesterday I was over the moon when I handed her to a friend in a cafe while I got the high chair and she screamed, the full on silence before the cry scream -because she hasn't shown any separation anxiety/stranger danger type response until the past couple of weeks.
Vic, Kyson went through a couple of months where he didn't grow much. Actually, according to my wiiFit he actually lost some weight in half a month. And I don't think he got any taller. And then all in a few weeks he went from being able to walk under my desk without hitting his head, to being a couple of cm's taller than my desk. Having said that, he's still only about 75cm, so CJ is not much shorter. I think that they probably just go through growth spurts in their own time now, and maybe CJ is coming up to one soon, whereas Kyson just had his... Oh, even the girls at mother's group today said that they thought Kyson looked slimmer, so perhaps he's either lost some weight again, or maybe he's gained a bit of height and just looks slimmer *shrugs* In any case, I don't think either of us really need to worry about our bubs weight or height
it is true he did say every time he tried to look he couldnt see anything hanging there but oh well i guess i'll get a surprise when they are born now i just have to decide on a boys name JIC and im going to be sneaky and buy some pink stuff and then if i have a boy i might give it to someone else lol maybe u krystie
Jacinta - Sorry to hear that they couldn't tell you for sure what sex bubba is. Would you consider doing one of those 4d scans? I did one with Kyson and we loved it so much that we are going to do it again. I think it's pretty rare for them not to be able to tell during the 4d scans because they scan for much longer so the baby moves more, and they have nice high resolution machines and also the bub is quite a bit older (and has more noticeable bits, lol). Only downfall is the cost In any case, I still have my fingers crossed for a girl for you!
Jacinta - great to hear your bubba is healthy. I remember being sooooo excited to find out Bailey's sex - must be a little frustrating to not find out!
Krystie - Sorry to hear MS has come to visit, and on top of a sick household. Sounds like your HCG levels are rising nicely and Apple Blossom is growing well.
Vic - looking through your FB photo's I'm guessing your Sydney holiday was lots of fun. Good luck with your return to work. Is DH going part time like you'd mentioned? Sean is starting to fret a little about returning to work (going through all the feelings I had 3 months ago so I totally feel for him). I think he is going to be devo on his first few days back as he and Bailz have so much fun together. His time off has just flown, he only has 5 of 18 weeks left Hope you see a bit more cartilidge in the next scan of CJs hips, obviously the news is positive if you don’t have to go back for 6 months
Bridg - how did Logan's birthday go? I can't believe all these babies are ONE!! Just Jemima to go now. Hope you enjoyed your sister staying
BG - loving all the pics of E on FB and thoroughly enjoyed looking through all the birthday piccies. Looks like Emerald is doing so well with her walking too. Her Birthday cake was amazing! Hope E decided to sleep for you soon, although if she is happy to lay there I guess it’s not too big an issue unless she is overtired at other times.
Nicky - you are not defective, you are just now a four eyes!! LOL You can now try that sexy school Ma'am look tehehehehe. Allira's RUNNING? OMIGOD!! That's outrageous, but hell cool!! Have you spoken to her that she is only one and not a marathon woman hahahaha. How's Lachie? Out of the wars yet? Hope Allira is feeling a bit better - poor little thing
Amy - the meringues looked fab, what a clever girl you are! Loved the rubber ducky cake too, how on earth did you shape it? I hear you on being tired, I swear I am getting by on cups of tea and autopilot. On top of my already busy workload and home life I had to attend a two day course in the city on wed/thurs (which was great) and I remembered why I will never work in the city - traffic!! Love life in the 'burbs! Hope your holiday is lotsa fun, cant wait to hear all about it! I hate winter too, I miss the warmth!
Cathy - what a great idea with the butterflies for Cara's birthday, looks like she had fun (and enjoyed every bit of that chocolate crackle!!) Nice work catching Cara’s steps on video – what a little legend!
Bella - the invites are pretty and so meaningful too, I like the personal touch! Do you still have your Adelaide wedding later in the year? Looking forward to catching up
Emma - like Vic I have been following your platinum post, you are amazing and you write your story brilliantly, I look forward to reading the next instalment. I hope you realise how strong and inspirational you are, what a fabulous example you are setting for Jade to grow into a strong independent woman.
Nic - How's A going? And how’s his Mum? Hope you guys are well
AFU - Bailey had a mild case of pharangytis this week, but I think he is over it as of today. We went to a 1yo birthday party on Sunday and he caught it from one of my Mothers group babies. I guess I better get prepared for more bugs with childcare in July, but he usually shrugs stuff off pretty easily. Speaking of child care, although I have a place for him, I really want to get him into a particular centre but they currently don't have Wednesdays avail, but after a bit of sweet talking the CCC director has put me on top of the list. Hoping something comes up before mid July. She said to ring each week to see what’s happening. As he starts when school goes back from holidays, I am hoping that some of the 4 yo’s leave to start that school term, then some kindy kids will move up, which will hopefully mean some toddlers move up leaving me a space in the baby room!! Fingers crossed as its literally across the road from work, I can look out the window and see the centre.
Bailey's current 'cute' thing is to say "uh oh" when he drops a toy or topples over etc, its super cute!! Since using the high chair we are just putting all his food on his high chair tray and at the moment his favourite foods are broccoli, pumpkin (always has been), strawberries, kiwi and banana. Loves all his meat too which is good. He loved the lamb shanks I cooked a few weeks ago and seemed pretty darn impressed with my stroganoff too, I think I have a mushroom fan on my hands. We are keeping Arnotts in business with his love for YOYO biscuits. I keep singing him the old YOYO song but am missing some words "Milk becomes butter and they're all .......... in .......... Arnotts YOYO, eggs by the dozen and runny honey from busy bees, for biscuits like, granma used to make ....." Remember it girls?
I’ve almost finished Bailey’s photobook, just need to steal a few photo’s from my Mums memory card and its off to the printers!
Other than that, I am just hanging in there until my part time starts. Next week is my last week of 5 days! Although I technically still have 5 weeks of full time, we have one week where the public holiday falls, one week where I have an RDO as working the Saturday, one week where I have AL as my bro and family are visiting from Shepparton and then the last week I have a birthday leave day (Optus give you a paid day off for your birthday- nice!!)
its all good i can wait it is frustrating but i'll be ok the 4d scans are too far away even if i did have the money im actually happy to wait now that ive been forced to and im waiting for the its a .... announcement and for me to announce it to everyone else it will be awesome xoxoxo
Vic, I've just had a look at DS' blue book, and at 12 months he was 73cms. His length at birth was 52.2cms. He grew 6cms between 6 and 12 months.
He was also only 8.4 kgs at 12 months but his head was 47.8cms. LOL he was my little lollypop boy. Now, he is pretty average weight, above average height and still has a reasonable sized head but nothing crazy. His growth patterns were all crazy, but he got there in the end. Allira is just an amazon baby, which I think she gets from her Aunty ( My sister is pushing 6ft).
I know it's hard not to worry, and if you are genuinely concerned, I would recommend going to see someone, but Lachie followed no average with anything he did, and still doesn't. LOL.
Hi everyone.
Allira's still not well. Throwing up all night and we've had bugger all sleep. We were up at 3am until 5am with showers, clothes changes and just trying to calm her down. Poor little girl... it's a little bit scary. I think if she's still the same way tomorrow arvo, then it's time to go and see someone because it will have been 72 hours since she started.
Had so much planned for the weekend, but not anymore. LOL.
Well the blocked duct that I thought I had sorted, turned into mastitis. Had a dr come to the house sunday night (lady dr too!) and got the antibiotics at the chemist monday morning! I am starting to feel relief now. Though nipple still hurt when she feeds a bit. Doesn't help she loves to use her teeth on me (arghh this is how it all starts..teeth cut, cause infection)...
Vic: I don't own an electric toothbrush (used to once), but thanks for the tip!! I never knew that one!
Nay: Yeah the butterflies were so cute. I was worried none would hang around..but the 4th one was friendly and we made him a star taking several photos chasing him all over the garden hehe Fun! She LOVED the chocolate crackles..me too I want to make more YUMMY! Cara is taking steps here and there every day, she still crawls a lot...but gaining a little confidence every day. In another month she should be full on walking! So cute! Poor thing, I undressed her in the bathroom the other day for her bath and didn't expect her to walk towards me, she fell on her little butt and cried...poor bubba. Used to soft carpet not tiles. She is starting to climb!! onto things..little chairs, Laura's bed etc...never had a climber before...a bit scary!! Shes a cheeky one this baby!
Nicky: I'm sorry to hear Allira is still not well..I hope she makes a speedy recovery!!
Jacinta: I was told at the ultrasound for Cara (crossed legs) that their policy was they never told you if you were having a boy unless they were CERTAIN! (so I always assumed bub may be a girl....though they never said so as crossed legs). Ofcourse the main thing is that bub is healthy! My friend never got to tell the sex of her first two babies as they had crossed legs..she had girl, then boy. So you never know..
Loving all the photos everyone posts on facebook!! Esp the birthday piccies..so sweet!! Now to sort out my photo book.....sooo many photos to sort through...
Feel cold, tired and grumpy today....Cara is tucked up in bed sleeping a decent sleep. I notice if I let her whinge/cry a bit longer, she sleeps better!! But if I pamper to her every need and try to get her to sleep, sometimes it takes 3 goes. I think it is true a little cry wears them out.
Definitely sounds like that to me and it is SO easy for them to catch it off one another. You've done well to get Lachie this far without ever getting it! Sick spew is so much grosser than reflux spew, hey? Hope you stay healthy.
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