Babies born~ February 16th-28th 2009 #15

[diva det]

cooo weeee!!!
anyone out there lol!!

[OceanPrincess]

Yo.

What up?

[lilima]

Around, but ultra busy. Had a mini breakdown this morning. Not in a good headspace

[Malyna]

*waves hello*

I'm so slack, I'm a terrible forum buddy. Apologies to everyone. For some reason I wasn't getting email updates from this forum. It could have something to do with my technology "this works for everyone except me, but only works when DH is standing behind me and I'm whining about it not working" thing that happens.

DS is no where near being TT - he'll sit on a potty, leap off yelling "Ta-daaa" and then go "Ohh, no poo". Although now he'll take off his nappy when he's ready to, so I have to be on the ball.

Olive - six days for a GA - your system could just be slow at getting rid of it (not sure hun).

How was everyone's Christmas?

We went back to Adelaide and shared it with DS's cousins (aged 4 and almost 3). It was a blast but DS was sad when we arrived home and Master 4 was in tears.

Now DH is all about painting the house... sigh. Gotta go and play. Take care. Have a great New year guys.

xoxo

[Heaven]

Hello! I'm here, I'm just a crappy buddy, LOL. I always read and then seem to never have time to post.

Had a great Christmas. I just love watching their little faces light up. Especially DD1 who was really understanding it all this year. She seems so grown up now. I'm not sure if it's coz I have a little baby too but she doesn't seem like a baby now She talks like an adult, and wants to do EVERYTHING by herself. It's a little sad that she doesn't need me as much any more. I am loving how affectionate she is though. I hear 'I love you so much Mummy' lots of times a day, melts my heart.

[Ellie]

Hi everyone! Still here but like even one just crazy busy

Had a quiet Chrissy at home as my brother sailed the Sydney to Hobart so we're doing our family get together early next year.

How big are our babies now!?! Miss A uses the potty first thing in the morning and before her bath but that's about it ... We have had days where she has used it all day but then loses interested so just following her lead ... At this rate Miss T (19 months already) could be TT before her lol!

I have lost 18kg and feeling in a much better head space ... Most of the time ... Miss A starting daycare may have something to do with it too

Wishing you all a happy new year ... Can't believe we are going to be celebrating 3rd Birthdays shortly... Where has the time gone?

[Malyna]

Ellie - no idea where the time has gone.


Yesterday I became a Great Aunt again! A beautiful little girl. 7lb 11oz. Don't know any other details, but her name (which I won't post here). Have seen a photo. She's gorgeous! So excited I'm going to burst.

[Olive]

I read too but terrible when it comes to typing lol!!

We had a great Christmas then last tues booked 2 nights way..left Thursday lol!!

DD had ENT appointment just before Christmas, was 18 month grommet check, grommets were out nd in canel ( yes I've kept them) left ear was fine, right has glue ear again so shes booked in to have grommets back in again in both ears and adenoids out! Earliest I could get in was the day before DD1 starts school :/

[Malyna]

Olive - that's a pile of poo for the timing for the grommets to go back in.

Working on my CV.. I hate applying for jobs... sigh...

[Olive]

How's the cv going Malyna??

Looks like DD is toilet trained!! Started yesterday, 6 accidents later we got 2 on the potty, then today no accidents!! She's taken herself to the toilet or potty all day! She did poo on her undies but that's to be expected!

[Nai]

Yay! She'll be there before you know it. Miss j decided one day and that was it, only a handful of accidents. She has been totally nappy free for a month or so now, even at night. We went away to Adelaide and then camping at Xmas and I was a bit worried but she had no accidents at all. Couldn't believe it. Girls are so stubborn but when they get it they just go.

[Olive]

That's awesome nai!! They must have just been ready!! I think DD will be in night nappies for a while yet. I've also removed her bedrail....too grown up

[OceanPrincess]

We're still in night nappies too! Think we will be for a while!

Friend of mine said today "I think DS might be ready for TT" - he is two weeks younger than my DS So yeah, 18 months. I'm like "Right! Just umm take your time I guess! Go with his cues, don't force anything!"

My two start child care tomorrow. I think it'll be good for them.

Sorry for being such a slack buddy!

[Malyna]

Olive - Resume is still plodding along. Congrats on the TT.

Nai - wow, I'm hoping DS is like that with the TT.

OP - I'm like you, wondering when DS will be ready to TT.

DS's first day at Daycare, I was anxious with all the "Am I doing the right thing" thoughts. He loved it. Came home, was a little clingy but within an hour was willing to give me up for time with his dad. He had fun, although he did go walkabouts through the centre because they left the door open and had to be reminded that he can't do that. He's back tomorrow, so will see how he goes then.

Cannot believe that 3rd birthday's are just around the corner.

[Olive]

I wasnt 100% su re DD was ready I just decided to use summer as a chance to try lol!
She was dry overnight I'm so shocked!!!

As for birthdays it's crazy isn't it!! Ive bought most of DD stuff, had it all before Christmas lol

[Malyna]

I think I might try DS with the TT for the rest of hte week.

What technique did you use? not sure if I'm organised to do the 30 minutes after drinking sitting him on the potty thing.

[OceanPrincess]

As for birthdays it's crazy isn't it!! Ive bought most of DD stuff, had it all before Christmas lol

Me too! Most of DD's is actually overflow from Christmas, ie we bought too much!!

Don't know about a big pressie though, most of what I've got is little things. What is everyone else doing?

When do we start changing from more adults than kids at the birthday party to more kids, less adults? Is that about now? DD seems to have quite a few "friends" she wants to come to her birthday

Malyna - what's your book called again? I got a Kindle for Christmas!

We didn't use a particular technique for TT - just said to her "right, big girls wear undies, no more nappies!" and then if it had been two hours without a wee, I'd take her to the toilet and ask her to try and do wees. That's about it!

How's everyone going?

[AliBaby]

Hi Girls,

Seeming I'm on holidays i thought i better post rather than lurk and read. Although I catch most of you on Facebook so know what everyone is up to.

Olive- my biggest tip is when you decide to leave the house with no nappy on DD2, visit the bathroom as soon as you get to your destination (ie. shops, someones house) and then do what you have to do. Oh and keep some spare knickers and shorts/skirt/whatever in your handbag or car JIC1

OP- How did the kids go at kindy? DD is gettting a trampoline from all of the family (everyone is putting in for it) but what I have noticed that she loves lately is those carpark/petrol station wooden toys that are 2 stories and you drive cars around on IYKWIM its a 'boys' toy but it doesnt really matter. We might get her that as well. She got a scooter from Santa that she LOVES!!!! Best $20 from kmart we ever spent and she takes it everywhere and is really good at it, so if DD doesnt have a scooter then maybe that is something to get?

Lilima- Hope you are okay?

Malyna- Glad DS liked kindy. Ash loves hers and she learns so much and I am told she is such a good girl for them (pity she just plays up for her mummy)!

Nai- Glad you had a nice break. What are you doing for bday celebrations for the girls this year?

Heaven- I cant believe DD2 is walking!!!! Far out they grow up quickly!

Ellie- Congrats on the weightloss!!! That is fantastic!! You should be very proud. I am on the band wagon again!

Kaz- Hope you enjoyed the child free weekend. How did DS go? I am sure he had a blast. We are at the stage now where DD goes happoly to stay at the grandparents for the day or night and waves goodbye happily. It is lovely.

to everyone else!

I cant believe they are almost 3! Crazy!

I'll give you all an update on us!

We are doing well here. this year I am working full time again but going to spend less time on work and more time on me and my family. I want to get up at the same time in the morning but go for a walk instead of going to work early. i want to come home and have patience for DD and I want to spend more time with DH and just talk about him and me. Hopefully I can do it!

With TT we were really lucky that DD saw all the kids at daycare using the little toilets and wanted to have a go as well. She got it in 3 days and has been TT for 6 months now. Night time toilet trained as well but has had 3 nights over the past 6 months where she has had an accident. I was impressed with her in the car on the drive to QLD because she was able to hold it for ages! Soemtimes she would say she needed to go and we didnt want to stop at some yucky place so would wait for a fast food joint or a big petrol station and she would have held on.

DD is continuing to do 2 full days at her daycare this year but is doing the 3 year old pre-school program at the centre. They have an outstanding program and I am continually shocked at what she learns, but more so her compassion she has for other children. When I pick her up she will say to the one or two hovering around near me "dont worry, your mummy will be here soon, I will see you later." and then she has to go around and hug each of her friends and carers, it is lovely to see.

She loves to sing and is always singing songs about everything and I have noticed that her speech and pronunciation is becoming much clearer now we got rid of the dummy.

Eating wise she has always been a good eater but is such a grazer and will rarely eat a whole meal unless it sausages with tomato sauce or scrambled egg (one of her favs).

One thing we have a constant battle over is teeth brushing. I am scared. She HATES brushing her teeth. We have about 6 different toothbrushes (from plain to dora to glow in the darK) and wiggles toothpaste and dora toothpaste and for the life of me and her I cant get her to brush her teeth. It sounds like I am murdering her when I hold her down to do it. We have sung songs, played games doing it and still its a battle. Any tips and advice???