Connie - that's awesome! But remember, you had a lot of worry in the beginning when little George decided to arrive 7 weeks early.. so it's good now that he's sleeping well at night, and during the day. Hannah is pretty similar, though she's waking a bit more the last couple of nights. But still that just means 4am and then 6am. At 4am she is such a happy little bunny, and usually goes back to sleep quickly, after a feed and a sing to herself. Its so cute listening to her chatter and sing to herself and then almost instantly it goes quiet.
Oh yeah, we definitely went through heaps at the start - prematurity (breathing & feeding issues), hernia, infection, and silent reflux. I guess it all balances itself out.
Hahaha that is so cute. I love when they talk to themselves!
Thanks for food advice Connie. I am a little worried she is having too much food and not enough milk so I am going back to the 2 meals a day and not worry how much she eats. I would rather her have more milk now until at least 8 months of age. What a little spunk in your signature!
Wite - thanks. I have to see an endocrinologist. My levels were WAY high, i.e. something-or-rather supposed to be less than 100 and mine were 570 ... The doc thinks I have Graves disease poo
Chloe has a new sound today 'huh' kind of sounds like 'hi'. And she can wave now too! So cute. Still trys to eat her books when we read to her. 6 months today!!
Fuzzy - so sorry to hear the doc thinks Graves... my sis has that. Happy half-b'day to Chloe, that's so cute a new noise on her b'day. I think i have hte opposite problem need to give Annika more solids.
Connie - you did go through a lot, i'm so glad he's going well now - a well-earned reward I reckon. You've done such a good job.
Dory - your little HB sounds like such a cutie, maybe she'll be musical?
As those on FB saw, Annika has 2 teeth now, I'm amazed. I know X didn't get his till later than this. My hips are playing up at the moment, a bit of the problems I had when I was PG are coming back I'm so bummed about it. I really wanna lose some weight but instead I'm now worried about managing everything while DH's back is still bad (way worse than mine). arrrgh. I was chatting to my family daycarer on thurs cos the redundancy has been confirmed, but DH's vertigo has also come back a bit... and she said well i've got a place, you could put Annika in for a day to give you a break/some time to get stuff done. I had a minor (ok major) freakout at the thought... I mean... she's so little! But then we talked about it all weekend and we've decided we'll take the place. She won't start till after easter. It's a massive decision for me as I'd never planned to put her in care before 1yo... much less the day I got made redundant! But the last 6 months have been pretty hellish with DH being sick all the time, and we don't have much back-up with my mum interstate and his mum can't lift the kids - so can't help out much either.
So I've gotta get her onto a sippy cup now... and I'm still having freakout moments about it, but I think it's the right thing for us right now. DH and I really need to try look after our health and we're so under the pump all the time, it makes it tough. Not to mention all the bloody cooking I'm doing at present. Anyway, I asked the daycarer how they go with separation anxiety at this age... and she said who's anxiety - hers or yours. hahaha. Anyway, I haven't told many folks this, but wanted to share with you guys. I don't know whether it's the decision or just everything, but I'm feeling pretty flat today. Just sick of DH or me having something physically going wrong. See you guys say I'm supermum which is so sweet but I so don't feel like it. I'm just too busy and too frazzled and I should be doing my online grocery shopping now cos I was too sore to do it in person .
Belfie - It's totally ok to have some flat days, especially with everything you have going on - who could blame you?? I feel its best to just ride out the low days and hope that the next day will be better. Every morning is a fresh start.
You are a supermum. You think I have been through a lot? Geez, you have been through sooo much. Annika and Xander are happy and healthy and you're still standing, that to me equals a supermum!
A day in childcare will be good for her, and for you. Give yourself a break. I am so sorry to hear about the redundancy, that sucks.
Let us know how you go with the sippy cup. I'd love some tips. George is so uncoordinated, he can grab his bottle and put it in his mouth, but he doesnt understand to tip it up, and as he relaxes, he pushes the bottle out.
fuzzy - I did the same. I had him on 3 meals a day, then I wasn't comfortable with his milk intake so I cut it back to 2 meals for a while. I also continued to give him his milk first all the time. When you first start solids, you do feel like you spend the whole day feeding them, but when you eventually drop a milk feed, it's not so bad.
Belfie - you are a supermum! Chloe starts on April 13th and I know exactly how you feel. I feel sad and terrified and guilty.. But I am trying to focus on the positives - she loves to play with other kids and it will be good for her learning to share, socialise etc. Sorry about the redundancy. Does it mean you get a severance pay though? Take care of yourself chickie.
Sippy cup - We use the 'MagMag' one with the funny white teat (i think its the 4-8 mth teet). We tried heaps of different bottles and this was the one Chloe used best and didnt refuse outright. She doesnt need to suck on it rather she kind of bites on it and milk comes out. I really recommend it. Its not too expensive either - about $14 or so
Bec - can I order 2 x zebra print snuggles? I have a friends baby shower coming up in April and it would be a perfect gift for her!
Fuzzy - wow that is super high. I hope it's not graves.... and hugs for the guilt and sadness and being terrified. I cant say I know how it feels yet... but Chloe will be super. She is just going great guns. And happy 6 months to Chloe!
Belfie - oh sweetie - sorry about the redundancy. I think you're doing the right thing by putting Annika in care for a day. It's only a day, and it might just give you the space you need to get your body on track again. Super hero's have down days too you know.... it's only naturual. I am with Connie, you're still a supermum and superwoman to me. Here is the place to come and vent if you need though!
Hannah is 6 months today! Yay! Our MG is going out, mums only, on Friday night to celebrate the milestone. TBH, I am not that interested in going out, but I might surprise myself and go. A few of us went to Baby's Books and Rhymes today at the local library and had a coffee after. It was nice. It was also nice in a big group to have a group who knew each other. I am going to walk down to the one at our local library one day... when I am not so busy.
Fuzzy - yup I do get a package, so that's nice at least. Where are you starting Chloe? It's funny I guess having put X into care I didn't expect to be freaked out the second time round... just when I thought I knew it all harhar! Annika will be starting the 28th April. I think I'm feeling better about it now.
DH's vertigo is definitely worsening so he's going back on meds. My hip is much better thank goodness. And thank you all for the support, it really helps a lot. I'm not feeling as flat today, but just really more resigned to the fact that we need to keep dealing with our lot I guess. Plus when you read things like the BA's today (for thsoe who haven't read - an angel was born sleeping)... well it puts everything perspective doesn't it. I gave my "girl with a curl" some extra cuddles today - we're all so lucky to have our healthy little cuddly bundles.
Happy 6 months to the half birthday girls! Hannah Bear, Chloe and Annika if I haven't already said that
Belfie - it must be so hard to put Annika into care, but it will give you a much deserved break. I wish I had that sometimes. I read the BA on here today after seeing all the cheeseburgers on facebook.. it is so sad. I started reading then picked up Isaac and gave him the biggest hug while I cried reading the rest of it. It makes me realise my problems are pretty insignificant compared to others, just tragic and sad.
fuzzy - I don't know what Graves disease but I hope you don't have it.
awesome, thanks I'll put 2 zebra snuggles aside for you when they are made, just let me know which colour you want for the outside (black, pink or red). Might be a couple of weeks is that ok? Just waiting on the fabric.
I have to be quick as I have leftover curry on the stove top. Mum took Isaac to get weighed today (I stayed home as I needed some time on my own). He has only put on 200g in 3 weeks, more proof to me he is ready for solids so I'm going to continue giving rice cereal once a day for now, and in a week or two start on vegie. I was going to go to a friends for lunch but that was cancelled so had a bit of a sewing marathon. Not much else going on.
Hey everyone, just thought i would see if everyone was ok about me doing this list. I did one for DSs group and we all loved seeing whos bday was coming up next. It may be a little premature but i had a quiet day so thought i would do it now plus it takes us a month or two now to get to the next thread lol, that and i CANT wait for bellas first bday, cos we are planning a big party with all our family members meeting for the first time in our NEW home!.. so anyways in that moment of excitment.. i thought i would do this and post it at the front of each thread like we did bellybuddies due date....plus a nutcase like me needs reminders all the time lol
My god 6 months have flown!!
September 2011 Babies 1st Birthday List!!!
6/8/10 George (CoNNiE_Melb) 7/9/10 Avangaline Catherine (CatherineL) 8/9/10 Samuel Andrew (Kirsten74) 9/9/10 Pearl Iliana (Chuckie) 15/9/10 Blake Matthew (Deana) 17/9/10 Isla Jennifer (Apes23) 17/9/10 Annika Shaelin (Belfie) 20/9/10 Penelope Rose (Angie83) 21/9/10 Chloe Grace (Fuzzy) 22/9/10 Hannah (Dory) 23/9/10 Charlotte Alyson (PanthaLily) 29/9/10 Isabella Grace (Buzzie) 4/10/10 Harlow Jean (Wite-Wickah) 6/10/10 Isaac Elias (bec293)
Im reading everyones posts all the time, hope everyones well.
Im having some 'girlie' issues atm and being had a huge past with PCOS and endometriosis I decided to do something about the pains again today and im off for xrays next weekend but my gp thinks it sounds like my endo is back and may have to discuss surgery again, but fingers crossed not cos i just cant afford it and dont want the recovery again with kids this time! so tough being female sometimes! and expensive!!
Just a question about poo.. Isaac started solids on Sunday, and hasn't done a poo yet. This is normal for him, he can go a week sometimes but I thought eating food should change that. He has had only one tablespoon of rice cereal mixed with EBM each time, and today is day 4. Would he be constipated or is this normal? I was kind of expecting some poosplosions after starting on food.
oh I meant to say about the list.. wow I only just realised there are 10 girls and only 4 boys! And Isaac is the baby of the group. I don't know why but I had in my mind that Harlow was the last to be born. Buzzie you can add Isaacs middle name, I don't know if I've ever mentioned it here but it's Elias. Rhymes with Elliott. And no I didn't make it up, it's a very popular name in Tanzania and I know a couple of gorgeous little boys called Elias, as well as some in their 20's. It took me ages to decide on it, I think maybe 2 or 3 weeks. I chose it because it reminds me of Africa, and the beautiful people I know in the village I lived in. So I called my baby Isaac Elias
Bec - the poos wont really change if you're only giving him rice cereal. If anything, that makes them a little constipated which is why they suggest adding a fruit after a few days to help the pooing process We didnt see any poosplosions until he started eating all different types of vegies and then meat. Even now, his pooing pattern hasnt changed too much. He was always a 3-4 poos a day man and he still is. He must have a very quick metabolism like me.
Btw, Elias is actually a pretty common now amongst Greeks - very nice
Belfie - Chloe starts at ABC in Alfred Cove near us on April 13th. OMG that is so close now.
Bec - black and pink please, i.e. one of each.
Buzzie - awesome work on the list! Good luck with your appts.. Wow between you, me and Belfie we girls are certainly doing it tough with our bodies at the moment!
Poos - OMG Chloe's are actual adult-like nuggets now haha. 1 per day, occasionally two. Rice cereal can make them constipated if too much is given without something else, e.g. fruit. Doesnt sound like you have given him too much though Bec
Fuzzy - love the new pic of Chloe sitting up... clever munchin. 13 April is not far away.... It will be hard at first, but then you'll both get into the swing of it all. I looked at a day care yesterday for when I go back to work. Will look at a few more before I decide.
Bec - I like Isaacs second name, and it has some sentimental meaning for you too. Hannah has become more regular with her poo since starting rice cereal. We're at once a day, and the consistency is paste like. I don't give her much of anything else. Have tried potato... she didn't like that, but will offer it again in a week or so. Today we started pumpkin and it went down better than potato. In a few days will try some fruit. We're still on once a day solids here - have been doing it for just over a week. So early days. Maybe offer him some cooled boiled water in a sippy cup or normal cup? I have started this too, but Hannah doesn't really get the hang of it yet.
Buzzie - good work on the list! Thanks for taking the time to do it. GL with your app, hopefully it's not endo back again.
AFU - really tough day here. Hannah has just gone down for a sleep, well at 4.30pm... the first decent one of the day after waking up at 6am. She did sneak in 30 mins at 9.30am. Not sure what's going on. She's just unsettled and crying a lot, but maybe that's because she's now so tired? Doesn't seem to be wind. She's pulling at her ears, so maybe teeth or just water in her ear. Whatever it is she's been out of sorts all day. Poor wee blossom. Hard for me too, but I am proud of how I've coped. Though I do want to improve on my negative talk. I don't do it near Hannah, but I do sometimes swear in frustration. It's so unecessary and so crass and when she is a toddler she could be anywhere and hear it. So I am going to work on changing that aspect of my coping.
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