Babies Born ~ September 2007 #54

[AnyDream]

Arte - um, boobies. Getting the new one installed on 7 Dec (just in time for a crappy Xmas). Not going to ask to be really perky but I expect the new one will be perkier anyway just because the surgeon won't be able to help himself ROFL. Seriously, the man feels boobies for a living. Then go back 4-6 months later for a tidy up if needed, and that's when they lift/reduce the other boobie to match the new one and make a nipple if needed. Still haven't decided if I'm going to keep my nip on the mast side because it contains breast tissue & there's a tiny risk of recurrence, getting a 2nd opinion to help with the decision. I have moments where I think I'm ok with it and then other times I just start crying at random moments so I guess I just can't wait til it's all behind me and I can get on with living with a thing where my BB should be.

BTW I'm totally with you on being over the pooey nappies, my darling child eats so much and poos in proportion, she far outdoes Missy H on the chunderous nappy factor LOL.

Kate, is that one of those new mega early childhood centres? We've got one a couple of suburbs over and the idea is they integrate all the services parents might need in a one stop shop (ie they have mach clinics and parenting help there too). Good to get on the waiting list now, it gives you choices later on.

Trill you're right she has *no clue* about the raffle, enjoys posting the money in the slot but looks confused every single week when the teacher gives her the ticket LOL. She loved playing with the playdough tho and had the 3 colours squished together in no time at all LOL. BTW I agree totally with everything you have said about TT, we left it a bit longer with DD1 and she TT'd in no time at all.

Ginger - gee Lewis is racking up the lady admirers . Yay for the child free time, it's kinda weird the first time isn't it, did you feel like you'd accidently left something behind because your hands/arms were empty LOL? BTW the terry towelling pants are the old-style TT pants - they come in smaller sizes but are a little more absorbent than regular knickers, so kids can still 'feel' the sensations but the pants catch a little more of the accidents than normal undies.

Noni - wow sounds like you're doing everything so well re the TTing. you will soon be rewarded with an accident-free pooey-nappy free zone!

Clare - ah what are the chances you're transformed into a screaming harpy at least once before moving day LOL (I would be). Come on L, get your gear together dude, holiday's over!!!

[Trillian]

Gosh MD, such a big thing to have to think about at any time you would think that buy now they would be able to do a prosthetic nipple just so women can have a more realistic breast but without the fear of a repeat situation. but this is the final hurdle you have to jump over hun and the end is almost in sight.

You know, I thought they had taken those terry pants off the market because I wanted those when I TT the girls because they were a lot younger but I could never find them anywhere.

Noni, W is going great now!

Clare, I would be fuming at him too!

[AnyDream]

Trill, you can get stick-ons, available in every size and colour imaginable, but they've been known to work loose and surprise unsuspecting bystanders . You can have one made surgically (they usually use a bit of tissue from the other breast when they do the lift/matching op) but it's colourless, you have to get the areaola tattoo'd on (which doesn't hurt cos there's no sensation, or so they say). I've seen one chick who had big hippy purple and green flowers tatt'd where the nipples would be LOL so the possibilities are endless. Ah I'll shut up now, I just can't believe it was this time last year when I was moaning about finding out I had gallstones, blissfully unawares that a year later I would be contemplating the wonders of nipple reconstruction .

[Trillian]

I just can't believe it was this time last year when I was moaning about finding out I had gallstones, blissfully unawares that a year later I would be contemplating the wonders of nipple reconstruction .

I know but look at how much it's made you grow as a person kwim? Sometimes the worst case senarios are often a blessing in disguise. You've handled this past year with so much dignity and your attitude has been amazing the entire time. ROFL at the escaping nipples though - would make for some interesting conversations I imagine

[Isadora]

Hi girls I'm back. Had a really good time in Bali with just DH & I. Spent alot of our time lazing around the pool with books and ****tails. I think lazy holidays are the best, especially when you are a parent lol. However we both missed M like CRAZY this time around, 4 days into our holiday I was ready to go back home to her. It didnt help that we were in a family hotel, surrounded by lovely kids, thinking 'M would love it here'. However we hope to go back next yr & take her along. On the plus side we bought a heap of stuff for her, probably due to our guilt of leaving her behind lol. Having her with me today is so awesome cant stop kissing her!!

3 of my friends have had babies since we have been away!! Congratulations to Katie, Z is just gorgeous. I hope you are getting some sleep in where you can. L looks thrilled with her.

Clare - What a mission at the airport, you poor thing. I would be feeling the same! I think alot of people understand though, there's just the odd few that give you the evil eye & they are mostly people who dont have kids. We had kids around us on both flights & they were hard work for the parents, but everyone around them was so understanding, which helps so much. I hear you on the ttc, I am beginning to get desperate lol. Although I must admit we havent been actively trying since our little mishap, we have just really started this month. So hoping for a positive in a couple of wks but deep down I think it will take longer this time. I hope you have come back from Italy with a little suprise, when can you test? DH & I are both willing the two wks to fly by for us hehehe.

Ange - Sorry to hear about your brother, what a stressful time. Its horrible to see someone you love in that situation when there's not an awful amount that you can do. I hope he is getting the help he needs now, how sad for your parents. I couldnt imagine watching my child going through that, it would be heartbreaking. My little sis has depression & anxiety too, & although not to that extent, everything is a struggle for her & it wears down my parents enormously.

MD - LOL at the escaping nipples!! I agree with Trill your attitude through all of this has been amazing, you are so strong!

Hello to all, I must run & get in another load of washing before M wakes up. So happy to be home with her again!

[Trillian]

I was wondering when you would be back H! Great to hear that you did have a great time and I'm sure she wont hold it against you She would have been pretty happy to see you though I bet. Has her ear infection cleared up now?

[Cassius2]

I just can't believe it was this time last year when I was moaning about finding out I had gallstones, blissfully unawares that a year later I would be contemplating the wonders of nipple reconstruction .

[Cassius2]

welcome back gorgeous H!!!!!!! oooohhh that trip does sound good...what is a ****tail again???! LOL!

unfortunately no stowaway for us. ho hum. and am only at CD9...so in boring-ville LOL!

[Cally]

MM - welcome back!! It was probably so hard as well leaving M behind because it all happened so suddenly, if you'd known she wasn't coming you would have been so much more prepared.

Noni - well done on the toilet training, sounds like it's going really well. Love theidea of a star chart, might have to get something like that going in our place

[*noni*e*]

afternoon
md - big hugs!! you are so determined and strong, you really are an inspiration to all of us here. i think you may be the strongest person i know! take care xoxox
mm - glad u had a good time, sucks u had to leave m behind but nice to get away atleast? theres always next time hows she going now?
cally - asha loves the star chart shes really into peeling it off and sticking it on herself lol miss independance that she is!
goodluck to those TTC!! how exciting..
ill just live vicariously through u all now haha no more babies for me! but really i dont feel like i could do it again.. said very seriously to mik after williams birth i did not feel i could do it again, even tho he had a good birth without complications just not up for it.. want him to get the snip but hes pretty unkeen on that one!! that and hes too young no one will do it
hecitic day today asha fell into the bath this morning!! hate having to have the door open now to the bathroom coz shes toilet training! shed been told a million times already to get out and then she tipped out almost a whole bottle of that baby oil with lavender that ive been putting in the bath for them then as she reached in to get something out of the bath her other hand that was holding her balance slipped on the oil and in she went! there wasnt any water in there but gee did i run down the hallway quick when she screamed!! shes fine tho as far as i could see no lumps or bumps etc ahhh the joys of parenthood!
hope everyones having a good day!

[~Kate~]

Sherie - No dramas at all about posting that up on fb, just didn't want to confirm it on there KWIM? Considering how long it took us with S, I just don't want the stress of being asked my people if i'm pg yet? Oh, and I'm loving the TT that you implement. I might go with that to start off with. What sort of signs should I be looking for?

Ginger - I'm so happy that you had a great 'YOU' night! Bubbas name is Dane, named after his deceased grandmother Diane (minus the 'i' of course). He really is a gorgeous looking baby...so can't wait for another one

Clare - Those fires are up around Rockhampton so we've had no repercussions at all. Not even smoke drifting down, the coast breeze keeps us relatively clean as such

MD - The centre is no way at all big, just a normal converted office space (sorta). Haven't heard of those big ones that you're talking about but OMG that would be fantastic!!

Noni - Good work to Asha...I love her singing on fb, super cute!

MM - Welcome back. I'm so glad you made the best of your trip, and the best thing is that M will be that much older next year and can really enjoy things and get into it all better.

Hi to everyone else , sorry if I've missed anyone

[Isadora]

Thanks for the wb girls! I actually dont think M missed us at all, she had too much fun on 'the farm' feeding the chickens and ducks and riding on the tractor. We missed her alot though, next time we will go together.

Clare - Oh no I hope it happens soon for you. I was ovulating while we were away so I am keeping my fingers crossed big time.

Noni - Thats scary about A falling into the bath. M has been into the shampoo on many occassions lol, little rascals toddlers are. The toothpaste is unfortunately a big hit.

I took M to the dr this morning just to check that the ear infections had cleared up, & they have, but her ears are still fluidy, as usual. So just waiting for another infection to spring up. The Dr gave me a list of good ENT Dr's to call & make an appt with, all of them are booked out till Feb/March of next yr. However I managed to score a cancellation for next Wed with a Dr that she didnt recommend, but still works at the surgery of the one she highly recommends. So we will go see him next Wed & see what he has to say. Hearing test is next Tuesday. DH will be wishing we had private health when he sees how much the operation will cost us, we will pay to go private as the public waiting list is 12 months.

[Artechim]

MD, I hope the talk with your doctor makes the nipple decision easier. I know how much you wanted to keep it.

MM, good to see you back. Glad you got an early appointment for M's ears, those waiting times are crazy.

Ginger, so happy you got to have a night out by yourself, must have been really refreshing.

Clare, bummer about being left to do all the packing. Make sure his stuff is left out...

[AnyDream]

Ladies, I have just posted a thread in the Woohoo room that I'd love you all to see...!

MM sounds like a wonderful holiday, isn't it amazing how much more decadent "doing nothing" time seems once you have kids LOL. You sound like you're fully refreshed, just the thing you needed. Well done getting the early ENT appt, sometimes you just got to rattle the cage a bit, kwim?

Kate, yeah those mega centres are located on site with primary schools that specialise in early childhood stuff too, so parents can do a single drop off.

Noni, sorry I LOL'd at the bath oil part, Missy E got hold of a brand new bottle of (expensive) bath oil happily poured it down the basin (making a huge oily mess in the meantime) after DD1 left the bathroom door open. Glad she wasn't hurt, would've been a shock tho. You might change your mind about bubbas when a few years have passed. Once your two are in primary school (I know, it seems now like it's never gonna happen, but it will) you'll think to yourself, awwww, wouldn't it be nice to have another little snuggly bubba again.....

V. Unimpressed with DH this morning. He took Missy E to little As this morning so I could have a sleep in and a chill out morning, but then there was some sort of altercation (over a drink bottle) and when he couldn't calm E down he brought her home screaming and crying, thinking he could dump her here (screaming) and go back?! Well I hadn't had my shower and I made Good and Sure it was a long luxurious one before he left.

ETA- Happy birthday H - you deserve a fabulous day!!

[Ozstar]

Happy Birthday Hayley!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day gorgeous.

MD woo hooo, we all knew you could do it. You truly are amazing!!

G I am so happy you got to go out with the girls!!!

I was laughing at the shampoo stories this morning and was going to post that L has done that a few times too. I couldnt find him this earlier and when I did he was in the bathroom with the door closed covering himself in shampoo lmao, he is now showered and in bed...... and smells nice and fruity lol.

[Ozstar]

I have just had the wonderful Leanne here, it was such pleasure to meet you Leanne and thanks for coming over.
I wish we could all meet up!!

[Cassius2]

Hi girls!

noni: oohhh Leila also likes to hit the shampoo and bath oil!! so slippery...she totally stacked it once and i was sooo scared that she had smashed her head to bits...(i am dramatic LOL!).

MD: nice one sista! you rock!

Oz: that is soo cool that you got to meet up with Leanne. totally jealous, i too wish we could all do a big sept 07 meet up.

MM:HAPPY BIRTHDAY H!!!!

that is what we had to do when i got the tonsilitis. the public system just couldnt afford to have me so we had to go private. in the end it cost a bit, but not as much as i thought (Considering that my only other experience of a private hospital was when i had a baby and it cost an arm and a leg). the anaesthetist was around 500 and the surgeon around 500. the hospital was the most expensive one off at close to 750 for the night (incl. theatre). hmmm when i lay it out like that it is heaps LOL! (but still cheaper than a having a baby LOL!).

Arte: unfortunately i will have to pack his stuff as i really like it and if i leave it to him it will all get ruined LOL!

AFM: we had our FINAL INSPECTION today!!!!!!!!!!!! omg, the house is AWESOME! full of natural light, ducted heating and cooling (i kinda forgot that one) AND the bit that i thought was rather drab, turns out to have been confused with another house we saw that day!! so the bathroom and kitchen are actually really really nice!!! YIPEEEEEE!!!!! cant wait til tuesday!

leila LOVED playing in the backyard, and i loved that i can see her from the kitchen and not be worried about escape routes

[AnyDream]

LOL Clare that you've seen so many houses they have all blurred together into some big amorphous mental picture! You'll have so much enjoyment rediscovering it all over the next few weeks. Wishing you heaps of energy for the packing process.

Katie and Leanne- ah totally jeally of your meetup!!! DH has family in QLD, every so often we talk about travelling up, still hasn't happened yet though. Would be nice to make it happen tho, one day...

Well I had an interesting day today, with my very own (meaningful) celebrity encounter. See pics on FB!