Dory- Harlow doesn't have nice chubba thighs..the girls got thunder thighs!!! haha, they are ririducloulsy cute, when she sits with her legs out her thighs just turn into dimply thighs...cute on a baby, can't get away with that as an adult!!!!
Bec- I don't want harlow sitting up or moving forward, i am proud that she is but I also get so upset because she is doing it so fast I fel like I am missing out on her being a "baby"..!
Wite - and so you should be proud, she is going strong.. but it is scary how fast its all going. Isaac is moving forward too, he's never in the same spot as where I put him down, and he just loves being on his feet. Time is flying.
Had a half awful, half wonderful night. Isaac was so overtired but wouldn't sleep until very late after lots of crying, I had such a bad headache from him crying in my ear but eventually I settled him. But then he only woke at 12 then 3! He fed at 3, then slept until 8 so 5 hours!! and 5 and a half hours between feeds, my boob was about to burst in the end. I know its not very long compared to most babies here but for us it was fantastic.
Buzzie - heya - thanks for updating us on Deana... glad she's ok. Did she say how Blake was going? Is all ok between her and DP? How are you?
Bec - of sweetie - they just seem to save the loudest cries for when they are right next to your ear... sorry you had a rough start to the night, but glad Isaac and you got a better sleep. Too funny about being sore.... I am sore a lot these days, but have to keep at it and after a while I won't be as sore. Thanks for the gee up too, I appreciate it. Too cute about wobbly little Isaac. Glad I am not the only one thinking this is all going by so fast. People tell you that before they're born and in those impossibly hard newborn days it doesn't seem possible does it?
Wite - I am loving the thought of Harlow's thighs. I was thinking about Hannah's yesterday and I wondered why babies don't get stretch marks, cause Hannah's got some serious chub there, she's got solid little thighs and a really really deep crease in her thigh. Nothing on her arms though.
Chuckie - is Pearl still crying in pain during the day?
Fuzzy - How is that mastitis? How is work going?
Belfie - thinking of you.
Off to ring the vet to see how the cat's blood work came back from the BT he had friday. So cute, the vet saw two mummas in a row with baby's in slings. Hannah was much more settled though, which I wasn't expecting. Oh and the vet made it so nice for the cat - she brushed him after she examined him and he loves a brush. Doesn't get nearly enough around here any more.
Just a quick one though while Pearl is sleeping (miracles never cease).
Sorry I didn't explain myself very well - Not sure if you all remember I had a lot of pain from vasospasm for a few months and we finally worked out i needed to adjust my diet (pretty drastically) because P had Cows milk protein intolerance. Well that worked really well so I have been on the strict diet ever since. We then started to have these sleep problems mid Jan and I have been trying all the sleep techniques (including giving her solids) to try to fix them - with no luck - things just got worse! I finally called my LC back (to aks what I could give P to eat to keep her full) and she told me to take her off the food and cut my diet back even further - things improved for a few days but got worse again - so the diet is even more restricted now. The theory is that P has a damaged gut which is being irritated by the foods I was eating as she has food intolerances - this LC was right about everything else so it does not hurt to give it a go and see if she is right about this as well. So her pain is waking her up and stopping her from sleeping for long stretches at night and during the day - will keep you posted.
Belfie - I don't know how you do it with all those allergies - maybe I can get some recipe tips from you - I am off all dairy, yeast, processed foods. I have to eat animal fat with every meal and am limited with the fruit and veg I can have - I am not allowed any raw food at all (not even fruit!) and am limited to drinking camomile and green tea, water or a small amount of white wine (as long as it's from margaret river!) So it is basically meat and vegies for every meal (with canned fruit in between).
I hope everyone else is having a great time with their bubbas!
Chuckie, wow I can't believe how restricted you are-will this be for the whole time you BF Pearl or do you slowly introduce some foods back in so she kidn of builds up a tolerance to them? Poor little bubba having pains, I really hope that her pains ease up and she starts sleeping alot better.
OMG big news here. Chloe the clever girl is sitting up! i.e. goes from tummy, pulls her legs underneath then backwards onto her bum! We are so impressed with her.
OMG Chloe! well done! that is pretty amazing to sit herself that way!!
Had to giggle at the chubby legs talk, yep Bellas got mummys thunder thighs lol ash never did so wonder if its a girl thing....
Everythings going fantastic here!! We are waiting to find out in the next couple weeks if we are gonna get a house we want... - 5bed + Office, 2lounges, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets (lol, dont know why they needed 3 but hey...) and lots of space for the kids! So fingers crossed, there lease finishes in july as does mine here so im hoping thats a sign lol We wanted to buy a place in a couple yrs but figure if we cant afford it, this one is big enough for more babies! WOOT!
OMG and sooooo much talk about weddings and things here! DP is getting soo mushy atm, ive never seen him like it EVER! so hoping things are severly improving from where we have come! Im still really angry he has stuffed up both my babies births with his behaviour so trying to get past that and only hope next bubba will be as close to perfect pending nothing goes wrong with my bub for third time attempt!
sorry to hear about the unwell girls and with food issues! so hope things sort themselves out! i couldnt imagine anything worse and worring about/trying to look after little bubbas at the same time!
Quick one for me, have been a bit slack on BB lately.
Chuckie - i do want to get back to you re recipes, hopefully in the next day or so. Food restrictions are SUCH a PITA! I hear you. Hope it's all helping.
As for us... ah it's so dumb it's hysterical - DH has done his back again. Vertigo was FINALLY improving. He did his back really badly when Xander was this age, and couldn't lift ANYTHING for 6 weeks... like seriously I just couldn't leave him with Xander at all. So we're praying (even though we're not religious!) that it's not as bad this time. I feel optimistic it isn't. He has really learnt how to manage his back over the last few years and tries to walk every day to keep it in ok shape. Problem is he's gained weight with the vertigo which doesn't help . Otherwise Anni Shae is going great, nearly sitting and I tried her on some sticks of watermelon (instead of the spoon stuff) and she was waaaaay more interested. Woo hoo, I really want to do BLS with her. She's still sleeping like a trooper and feeding insanely quickly - total time on the boob yesterday was 33 mins! In 24 hours! Crazy.
Can't believe she's 6mths in a few days, it goes so quick. I've decided it's time for mumma to hotten up so I'm on the weight loss wagon - 10kg to go, I really want to get ME back! And even DH's back ain't gonna stop me! Oddly enough cos he's been crook for so long I think I'm used to it now and finding it much easier to cope with. Just keeps me busy mostly.
Sorry no time for persies need to sort out the kitchen but I am reading & love hearing what you're all up to. The kiddies are all so gorgeous - I love seeing their pics on FB
fuzzy - wow go Chloe!! That is amazing she is sitting herself up like that!
Chuckie - jeez I don't know how you and Belfie manage with all the food restrictions. Is it working so far?
Belfie - oh no it's just one thing after the other for you. Really hope things improve soon for your DH. Glad to hear Annika is sleeping well, loving your pics too.
Buzzie - good luck with the house, and wedding talk is pretty exciting!
I've been a bit quiet here too, very busy sewing and trying to figure out how I am going to sell these things.
Isaac is doing well, I tried him with a teaspoon of rice cereal with ebm yesterday. I think he found the texture a bit weird, a couple of times he just opened his mouth so it dribbled out but he ended up swallowing some. He had the biggest poosplosion last night though, I think it was because of the cereal. I'm thinking I might just give him a little bit every second day this week, then every day from next week until 6 months then start pureed food.
Talking to a couple of other mums the other day I mentioned that I still rock Isaac to sleep and they seemed a bit shocked. I didn't realise it was a bad thing. I love cuddling him to sleep, well almost to sleep then I put him in the hammock then bounce him. Why is it not good to rock a baby to sleep? I love it and don't want to stop. I know he'll get too big eventually but I'll never get these days back when he is small enough to be able to do it. There's so much I have to learn about what to say to other mums I guess.
Gotta go, Isaac is asleep (worn out from swimming!) so lots to do. Mum is coming over today to help out so I might use the opportunity to get out and weed the front garden (inspired by Dory ) while she watches him.
Hope everyone has a fantastic week, and big hugs for your bubs
Chuckie - how are you going with your restricted diet? Has Pearl been in less pain and or sleeping better? Chin up. You're doing a great job.
Buzzie - hope you get the house you want too - 5 bedrooms is a LOT to fill. LOL.
Fuzzy - wow - Chloe is amazing! That is amazing... we're still just getting the hang, sometimes of sitting up by ourselves here.
Belfie - keep going strong... 10kg is really not much to lose, you'll achieve your goal in no time at all.
Wite - How's little Harlow?
Bec - ah don't let my madness inspire you....
I think, and I am not really sure about this, but I think, that the "sleep experts" say that babies should be learning to fall asleep themselves without rocking etc, so that if they wake after 1 or 2 sleep cycles that they can then self settle. I also would say for some, getting baby to go to sleep on their own, makes it easier for the family routine, especially if there are other children. I haven't heard that it does them harm though. I think we all need to find our own way, and do what works for us. Possibly mums who are more experienced than the first timers will have something to say about it. But from what you've said, you're not actually rocking him to sleep, but into a calm settled state? Anyway if it becomes a problem later on, you can go to a sleep school and you and Isaac can learn a different way. I nurse and rock Hannah if she's not settling herself or she's got wind pains, but if she doesn't, we have a little routine that sees me putting her to bed awake and she falls asleep. Though sometimes I leave it too long and she falls asleep on the breast, then wakes up as I put her down.
Well done on trying rice cereal.... and a bit funny about poo-nami. It's normal I gather when you change their diet for their bowel habit to change. But there's not harm either in drawing it out, that's what I did and no harm done from what I can see.
Wite - Cat is all good, just a repeat blood test in 6-12 months. Seems the antibiotics did the trick. Yay. And the other good news? All clear on my tests for the funny tingling/burning sensations. I still get them, but absolutely nothing came out of the very extensive testing, so it's just something I will have to live with. But great news it's not cancer or MS. Though I do have moderate carpal tunnel and it will only get worse. When I can't bear it any more I'll get some surgery to release it.
AFM - we're on to our 3rd day of rice cereal here. Going well. I made some purees today - potato, pumpkin and pear. Will make some apple and sweet potato and some other veges after I go shopping. We're back from our 5 day trip. Hannah and I left Thursday around lunch time and went to stay with my mum til Saturday morning. It was ok, except both my mum and I got food poisoning. Either from the white chocolate mudcake or the ham - which we both ate at the same time. We both came down with it at the same time, about 7 hours after we ate the suspect items, and it wasn't a virus, as we were both a lot better after a few hours, not great, but it didn't feel like a virus. DH caught the train up Friday night and then Saturday morning we drove to his mums ( another 2 1/2 hours) for a surprise birthday party. We then left DH's mums and drove to my mums, stayed overnight and then another 2 hours back home. It just broke up the trip to stop, and H didn't travel well at all on the leg from his mums's to mine.
It was really nice to catch up with the fam and to show Hannah off. She loved DH's family, except for his eldest sister,who I don't much like either ( so at least she has good taste). She cried with my mum on Thursday and a little on Friday, but that's because my mum accidentally frightened her by blowing a massively loud raspberry. But she was good on Sunday and Monday with my mum. It's been nice to be home, but wierd as it's so quiet. The cats have been all over me like a rash wanting pats. So cute.
So that's a big round up for my last 5 days. Thinking of you all.
Dory- So glad your tests came back clear! Oh, I had carpal tunnel in jett's pregnancy-it was horrid,you poor thing having it And you poor things having food poisoning, esepcially when u were on your holiday visit too...I'd blame the ham..surely chocolate couldn't EVER cause food poisoning
Bec- I can't wait to make an order from you, I tell everyone I know about them-even my mum!!!!
Fuzzy- GO CHLOE!! Wow! that is so fantastic that she sits up by herself now, she will be crawling in no time now she knows what to do with those legs!
Buzzie- Fingers and toes crossed that you get the place- when will you find out?
Belfie- Your poor Hubby, I hope he will be ok!
No news from us, Harlow had her 4 month imms done yesterday (A month late but she has Jetts cold earlier so culdn't get them done), she went well though has a bit of a temp today so I've just given her some panadol.
I have been so crazy busy with my FB page (show us ya cupcakes), I didn't think something could be so time consuming but editing photos and putting them into albums takes longer than I thought! Had jetts party on the weekend, It was great except for a bit of a spat I had at my brother in law...Jetts great went great, but was so time consuming!!!
Bec, I dont think there is anything 'wrong' with rocking him to sleep. I guess the main concern is just that he is used to that now and needs it to fall asleep - as he gets older and bigger he will still need that, but he may be too big for you to be able to do it - that's the theory anyway. Also, they say that if he doesn't know how to settle himself to sleep, when he wakes up in the night, he wont know how put himself back to sleep, and he will cry out for you (because he needs you to rock him) - Hence meaning he wont learn to sleep through the night.
I dont think you should have to censor yourself around other mothers. You should say what you think and stick by it, because at the end of the day, as long as you are comfortable with what you are doing, and Isaac is happy - then people are entitled to their opinions, but you dont have to listen to them. I am happy to tell people what we do, and if they dont agree - I couldnt care less. I am happy to hear what others do, because I may learn something or get some ideas, but otherwise, I do what I feel is best. So far, it's working really well!
I will be back to do persies and an update, I've been very slack - trying to get our house built so we can move in.
Dory - lol I didn't get out in the garden in the end. Yeah I can understand people with more kids not wanting to spend time rocking their bub, they'd be too busy. Isaac has been waking after one sleep cycle lately, but usually I can bounce him back to sleep pretty quickly as I see the hammock move as soon as he stirs (it's in the lounge room and in my sight from wherever I am). Hope you're feeling better from the food poisoning, and great to hear you got away for a few days.
Wite - thanks! I love your fb page, such a fun idea. I'm going to give those burger cakes a go one day!
Connie - thanks, I'm finding other mums can be very judgemental. I'm thinking it's just easier to not say anything, but it's in my nature to say what I think and usually regret it when I'm made to feel as if I'm doing it all wrong. I know it's not wrong but just different. I just need to stop caring so much about peoples opinions.
It's a bit hard to tell but I don't think he really needs the rocking to fall asleep as I only do it during the day. I think it's just an instinctive thing, he looks tired, so I pick him up cuddle him, rock him for a while, settle him so he is all calm then put him in the hammock and bounce him while I keep him focussed on me with constant eye contact otherwise he gets distracted and fidgety. Doing that just feels natural to me - it just didn't occur to me to do it any differently. Although during the night I don't do it. He doesn't sleep through the night, but he doesn't wake up properly either if that makes sense, just enough to let me know he wants some milk, I roll onto my side for him then we both fall asleep after a couple of minutes. He is still sleeping in my bed so he doesn't need to cry out for me anyway so that's good.
Bec - Isaac is lucky to have you as his Mummy.... do what feels right for you both. I am secretly glad you didn't get into the garden...LOL.
It's hard not to care about what other people think at times, well it is for me, and it probably is more so if they are very judgemental. But that doesn't mean I change what I do, it just means I censor myself. But I am learning to censor less and ask more questions about what people are saying. Just because they say it, doesn't mean I have to do it or even agree with it.
Connie - keep up the good work with the house... hopefully you can move in soon?
I am off for a coffee date with a friend today, but just sent a txt to put it back 30 mins - I would prefer if H gt a little more sleep in her first nap of the day.
Bec - Like Connie I think people say you shouldn't rock bubs to sleep because you will be doing it forever (My sis did til her youngest was 4!) But I disagree I reckon it doesn't take that long to change a sleep habit (you just have to stick to your guns) so do what you want (it's not them doing to rocking) but don't stop talking about what works for you because its how we all learn. Personally I save rocking for desperate times so I have a tactic for when Pearl is REALLY upset.
Connie - when do you move in? We are still waiting on the architect to get back to us with the plans (getting a bit impatient!) Any tips for us?
You should put some pics on FB.
Wite - your FB page is HUGE - so many likers - obviously a great (and popular) idea.
Buzzie - have you and Rob ever lived together before? It's always interesting when you first move in with someone - but it would be even more interesting moving in with someone and your 2 kids. Sounds like you are having some great times together as a family which is great - glad he seems to have come to his senses FX you get the house!
Dory - sounds like HB Is coming along well with solids and you have really been getting out and about - remember the days when you were worried about those sort of trips - now you sound like an old hand! The purees are super easy to make and it is really handy to just have them in the freezer.
Belfie - no surprises that you have no time for persies - am surprised you have time to log on at all - Can't believe DH has done his back AGAIN - what a bugger!! Sounds like you aregetting used to flying solo though so when he does get back on top of his health things will seem so easy for you. You are doing a great job. Re recipes I thought you might be able to recommend a website or something.
AFM - Still struggling with sleep here - I haven't been able to catch up with my LC in the last couple of days so am yet to get updated advice - as DH said this morning "I don't think you could eat anything less" Ha ha! Had a bit of a moment yesterday - was dog tired and went to the occasional care place to ask about care - they offer about 2.75hrs care a fortnight - and was standing there talking to the woman about how I am just so tired and I burst into tears!! Was pretty embarrassing! I feel alright today (despite being up at least every hour again) because DH took one look at me at lunch time yest and said he would go to work late so I could sleep in - amazing what one hour of extra sleep does for you! I am starting to feel a bit helpless because the diet just does not seem to be working and I was sure it would. Sunday night P slept really well - only up at 11, 2:30, 4:30 and about 6:30 - so I know she can do it but have no idea how to get her to do it consistantly I feel like I have tried all the sleep techniques but I know it is diet related so they are useless - will feel better when I speak to the LC again (she has been busy this week). Anyway we are due at baby group today and P is still asleep (almost an hour which is great for her!) There is no way I am waking her.
Chuckie - so sorry about the sleep. Re the recipes, I dont' really use any websites but i do a LOT of substitution. I have a few of teh recipe books by Sue Shepherd which cover fructose malabsorption and gluten free diets, but I find they're not so great for egg, nut & dairy free. I've also recently heard of one called Friendly Foods put out by the RPA - google it. Dunno if it would be good for your restrictions or not? I'd say I probably search for recipes for my particular ingredients most of all.
AFM, well the reality of DH's back is sinking in, he's sprained a facet joint, so no lifting or bending at present. He's pretty confident it won't be for 6 weeks this time tho (heaven forbid!). Anyway little Miss Anni is 6mths old now, amazing! I think i'd like time to slow down a bit now!! Lol.
Chuckie - hugs sweetie! You are doing the most amazing job.... it you are doing it tough. Give that rascal Pearl a big hug for me... it will get better for you. Much better at those solo trips now.... I think I am just a nervous nelly is all. Have been making purees the past couple of days. Had a Dory moment though - cut up some zuchini to steam and realised I'd left the skin on. DOH. That's now for our dinner. I'll peel another one today and make it up. After that I'll be making carrot, brocoli, sweet potato. I am on a roll. I am loving my wein meister tray. Could do with another one the way I am going, but things will settle down soon.
Belfie - OMG Anni is so cute... love the new pic. Hope DH is on the mend soon.
Bec - you OK? You haven't posted as much lately.. don't worry too much about other people sweetie, there will always be people who bring you down and be negative. They are just small minded and you can rise above it.
Oh Chuckie sleep deprivation is just the worst thing. Isaac went through a period like that, and omg I was in tears so easily all the time, it was awful. Thankfully he's past that now, only waking 2-3 times a night either for a feed or from belly pains. I really hope the change in diet starts to work for you soon, and that you and Pearl get a chance for some sleep.
Belfie - happy 6 months Annika!
Dory - thanks Dory, all is ok here. Just not posting much as most of the time I don't feel like I have anything to add but I've been reading. Trying to have some computer free days though. Love the new pic, so gorgeous
. Otherwise Anni Shae is going great, nearly sitting and I tried her on some sticks of watermelon (instead of the spoon stuff) and she was waaaaay more interested. Woo hoo, I really want to do BLS with her. She's still sleeping like a trooper and feeding insanely quickly - total time on the boob yesterday was 33 mins! In 24 hours! Crazy.
And you poor things having food poisoning, esepcially when u were on your holiday visit too...I'd blame the ham..surely chocolate couldn't EVER cause food poisoning 
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