Hi girls! Just popping in quickly. Have been on crutches... man they suck. I hated them years ago and I hate them still!
It looks like I've torn a ligament in my knee. Joy! Mum's taken this week off and is coming to stay with us... lol. Thankfully, no broken bones (by the radiographer could have been more sensitive with moving my leg!!! Owies!!), but have an ultrasound on tuesday to see the extent of muscle damage etc. I thought I was over and done with in regards to ultrasounds! haha.
So I'm bandaged, and struggling to get around. Tearing my hair out because I just can't do ANYTHING. Gah! I should be enjoying the housework free time... but it's just annoying!
Everything else is going well though. Allira is the same baby... has a few cranky hours every week, but nothing I can complain about. Still sleeping and we're still breastfeeding so all going well. Little man... well, he's the same too. A nutter.
Hubs... yep, he's the same. Car this car that. After buying a plasma on me the other day he bought a really nice TV unit for it to go on.
Will have plenty of time to catch up on everything over the next week or so at least. LOL My backside hurts a bit when I sit for long periods though. HAHA. Stupid tail bone.
Oh and as for the meets... 100% good for November. The September one I am pretty sure I'll be able to make. Hopefully I can con Mum into having the day off... dunno. Scared about driving down there with the 2 kids. Heck, I haven't even taken the kids into Bendigo on my own yet and I'm only an hour away from there. HAHA should be interesting.
Niadla- so sorry to hear about ur fall.. your heart must have been in your mouth with your baby in your arms! Glad nothing is broken, but it still sucks. Thank god for supportive mummies hey!
Naomi- Thanks for that info on sleep cycles. I tried it today with Jemima and it seemed to help. I raced in everytime she stirred even a little and patted her bum and she went back off. She was exhausted tho so well see if it was a once only thing or a pattern i can get going. She didn't go to sleep last night till MN because we went to a party and while she would normally drop off regardless of noise last night she wouldn't! So slept 12-7 then drink and woke crying at 8.30, quick poo(which was why she was crying) and we both went back to sleep till 11. Anyway she has gone to sleep late tonight again too. only just off at 1045 so we will see what happens.
Glad to hear all you girls are gonna get a chance to catch up.... I am jealous!! I am gonna keep my eye out for really cheap flights on that day in Nov and if i find some I will book a flight back and forth for the day. You never know your luck.
Going back to a conversation from awhile ago ladies. About body image. I do have a really supportive DH, he tells me I am beautiful every day and I can tell he likes to support BF cos my boobs r on display all the time LOL! For me it is hard because most of my clothes don't fit.... particularly my pants. I don't want to buy a whole new wardrobe cos I wanna lose weight and plus it's sooooo expensive. So I am stuck wearing a few things over and over. I did indulge in a couple of new lingere sets from HOTmilk cos they r really sexy nursing and maternity stuff and I did feel like a new woman last night when I wore a set. But yeah so that's my hang up... I am trying to give myself time but my appitite for sweet things is crazy ATM and I know it isn't helping me. Anyway DH and I are going to try to eat much more healthily to be much more positive about it. Mind you I went to my sis today cos DH at work and she served, deep fried beer battered vegies, with potatoe gems steak and deep fried calamari......with chocolate cheese cake... sometimes you can't win!
Nicky- Yucko re the crutches. Im lucky I have never had to use them. Hopefully with ur Mum helping for the week, u will get lots of rest and recover quickly.
Bella- Fingers crossed u can get cheap flights on that day. I know what u mean about having to wear things over and over. Its good that DH is supportive, and gives u compliments. I too want to lose some weight, and dont want to buy new clothes until Im to where I want to be. I have been craving chocolate and fizzy drink since I had Logan, so Im with u on that one. I wonder why we are craving sweet stuff? Sounds like u had a yummy lunch at ur sisters. It would have been nice for someone to cook for u.
Way to feel like the odd one out lol the only one not a platinum member
lol anyways lots of pics up on fb go check them out nothing much going on here with us just currently visiting my mum waiting till wednesday to get our new car hopefully it all works out
other than that hope all mums and bubs are good xox
EEEeeeeeeeeee! Look at me! Look at me! ... I'm just a BIT excited about my avvie!
A few details that I suggested aren't featured but I guess it's hard to find / create certain symbols. But I love it anyway - it's Ivy and I in the forest, as I love to wander in the reserves close to my house.
Bridg, yours looks great too!
I'm typing with one hand as Ivy is sick and really unhappy, poor love. Her nose is running constantly and she's now getting really upset when I wipe it. Won't let me put her down and won't go to sleep. SIGH. I fear it's going to be a long night.
Niadla - bugger re the crutches and being immobile - what a pain (literally), wishing you a speedy recovery mate. Great to hear that both Lachie and Allira are well!!
Bella - glad the sleep info helped, good to hear my mothers group info is helping you guys too - LOL!! Re the body image discussion, great to hear how supportive your DH is, I am lucky in that mine is the same. I think they are in awe of all that our bodies went through during pregnancy and birth so appreciate that our bodies will change in many ways and happily accept that - yaaaaaah!!
Jacinta - have been checking out Jamies pictures, he sure is a cutie!! Good luck with the new car
Bridg - Poor Zac losing his tooth, did he get a visit from the tooth fairy? I think little kids look so cute when they are missing their front teeth - heheehehe, soon the adult teeth will make their way!!!
Kat - poor Ivy, hope she gets better soon. I too have had Bailey in arms most of today, I think his little tooth coming through is causing him a bit of discomfort, he is not too bad while awake, but I couldn't get him to sleep unless he was in my arms today, fortunately he went down to sleep in his cot about an hour ago and I think he is so tuckered out is finally able to sleep. I got some teething gel from the Womans and Childrens Hosp which seems quite effective so hopefully thats helping him. Its so frustrating that he has teeth so early, he is too young to pick up and hold a teething ring or anything, Oh well!!
Re the meet ups - I am going to keep an eye out for cheap flights like Bella and try to make the Nov one for sure, the Kris Kringle is a great idea also Kat, I would LOVE to meet IRL. BG I will also definately bring hubby as he will hopefully fly over with me and we make a weekend of it and stay in a swish hotel and live it up a little LOL - will keep you posted as the time gets closer
AFU - I went and checked out two childcare centres today - both community run, have an appt to visit ABC tomorrow, but one I visited today will be hard to beat. The first one was great, but the second one I visited (which is 2 mins from my work) was fantastic, I felt a real connection with the staff and it was really family orientated and small so the carer ratio was good and after watching some of the carers interact with the kids I was really impressed. Also the facilities and nutrition programs impressed me too. When I sat down and had a chat with the director she was going through all the details with me and when she was talking about the orientation process of transitioning Bailey into child care I burst into tears at the thought of leaving him (even in a years time) and she was so supportive and understanding, this really sealed the deal for me as she understood and let me have a bit of a cry. I have put my name down at both to cover my bases but really hope to get him into this one. Although its not until next July I needed to get my name down to ensure this happens.
I am going to pick up our professional photos of Bailey tomorrow, hope to scan them and post some on FB if possible so I can show you all.
Naomi: Glad you got out with your MG - IKWYM about getting ready when you have to... It doesn't happen often here, LOL! We are lucky if we are dressed by lunchtime. Glad your visit to the CC Centres went well. Aww, it is so hard to think about leaving them. But it sounds like the people are really lovely and that's what you want for your baby. (That's what I look for in a CCC anyway!) Will look forward to seeing Bailey's pics.
Kat: I MUST get onto FB and have a look at your pics. I am finding it difficult to get on there lately, but will make a concerted effort. Sorry Ivy isn't well. Love your avvy!
Jacinta: Woohoo @ the new car! What are you going to get?
Bridg: Oooh, a tooth fairy visit! The first of many Hope you didn't start too extravagantly, LOL! Love your avvy too!
Nicky: Awww, can't tell you how very sorry I am about the fall/crutches. That must really suck. I'm glad your mum is able to help you out this week. Woohoo @ the new telly and tv unit!
Bella: I am looking out for cheap flights too! Jetstar were advertising flights for $50 - I am seriously thinking about it. Hope you find a cheap ticket too - I'd love to meet you
Honey, I get you on the self-image thing. I actually did invest in a couple of new hoodies (they were reduced - end of winter stock) and it does feel better having something that fits me. Plus, with a jacket it doesn't really matter if you lose weight - you can still wear it and it doesn't look silly. Anyhoo, it's up to you of course, but I think wearing ill-fitting clothes really doesn't help how you feel... I hope you and your DH find a new 'groove' with diet and exercise.
Phoebs has given me a couple of crappy nights, but otherwise we've had a good weekend. DH was working all w'end and I was dreading it. But I bought Natty a few little craft things (play doh, paints) and we actually had a really good time! She was sooooo well-behaved on Sunday too - I don't know what was up, LOL! But she was just delightful. We're going to the zoo on Wednesday
If DH isn't working he said he could look after Natty so Phoebe and I can come down to Melbourne in November! Just have to see if we can get a cheap plane ticket (loving the look of those $50 ones!) and make sure he doesn't get booked for a wedding and we're IN! YAY!
Naomi - You are so organised regarding childcare - I really need to start thinking about it too as will probably have to go back to work in a year if not sooner depending on finances. No real idea on what waiting lists are like etc, so should at least look into it I suppose.
Bella - My DH is also very supportive. We went out to a friends leaving do on Sat night (took CJ with us), but was first time had been out anywhere where had to get dressed up, and I was a bit dismayed to find how little I have got to wear which flatters my overhanging belly!. The extra weight I am carrying elsewhere I am not so fussed about but the little pot belly annoys me. Oh well I am now wearing a pedometer and trying to do 10,000 steps a day - I love my food too much to try and restrict that so am just trying to shift it through exercise.
Jacinta - keep up the pics and videos of Jamie on facebook - I love seeing all videos especially.
Bridg - Nice to see photos of your twins too, love their cheeky grins.
Kat - Get well wishes to Ivy. Love your professional pics, seeing yours and all the other girls professional pics makes me wish we had got some done. We are getting some done when back in UK with DH's family so will probably just wait for those now. Maybe I will just try to copy some of the poses with CJ myself. I was trying to take a picture of her for her passport this morning but she just kept smiling and laughing and they are meant to have their mouths closed - so I am not sure I am much of a photographer!
Snacks - I am just waiting for a group certificate for my DH to complete our tax returns - we are due a fair bit back so I am keen to get it done. I did mine with the etax the other day but need to have another look as I couldn't see anywhere to put in about now having a child, and assume that this needs to go in somewhere. We also went to mums and bubs harry potter last week - I haven't seen the other films so only thought was ok, but CJ seemed to like watching it when not sleeping or feeding (although she did fill her nappy which leaked requiring a full clothing change half way). I am planning to go to whatever film is on mums and bubs this week too.
Niadla - Hope you recover soon.
Krystie, BG, BM - Hi and hope all is going great.
AFU - Loving all the avatars, I have sent off details for mine to be done today. CJ had not been sleeping well in the day at all the past few days which meant she was very grumpy in the evenings - but has been sleeping really well overnight e.g. last night 9:30 till 7:30. You can't win being a mum though she sleeps all night and I am up worrying why isn't she hungry, how will her nappy cope etc etc (using cloth Green Kids and the bamboo seems to do a great job). Then this morning after that mammoth sleep she had a feed, I put her in her bouncer while went to the loo intending to come back and give her nappy free tummy time like normal, but when I came back she was asleep and slept another 2 and a half hours!. Got her to have a couple of small sleeps this afternoon (one in her cot - woohoo - still struggling with getting her in her cot in the day) and she was so much more cheerful this evening until we had to give her, her sponge bath - which she hates!. We have got into a mini-routine in the evenings which seems to be working and I no longer have to do the last feed in our bed - just do in her room in semi-darkness, although this means I am not getting an extra early bedtime it does give me and DH some time alone when he is not on lates. Bought a stroller (Maclaren Vogue) which is great as can go on real long walks now, the HAB is great but there is a limit to how long I can carry a 5.6kg bub in it - not sure how keen CJ is on the stroller but she will get used to it.
Amy - glad to hear Natty had a great weekend, DOH re lack of sleep - its neverending isn't it. How exciting re the Zoo - you might get to see the new baby Elephant!! Have fun!
Vic - yeah, I thought I better get cranking on the Child Care, you hear of such long waiting lists I figured this was one task I needed to get on top of. I had it on my maternity list 'TO DO' list while waiting for Bailey to arrive, but as he arrived so early, most of the list never got done hahahahaha. Cant wait to see your Avi! LOL at CJ deciding its nap time when you had other ideas!! Bailey has been asleep since 5pm (after a very unsettled day for him) some of it in my arms and then finally in his cot and he has called it a night and hasn't woken yet, I haven't even put his grobag or PJs on yet, but hey, if he's finally sleeping I am leaving him as is!!
I just spoke to DH more seriously about Nov 22nd and he is really keen for me to go as knows how much I want too. I think he is a little unsure about him going unless its pretty much a Family thing (as with most males the thought of getting stuck with 10 or so clucking mothers is probably too much LOL) so even if Bailey and I fly over alone, we will be there too!! Bella and Amy - I sooooo hope to meet you as well as the Melb girls, perhaps we should aim to stay at the same hotel/accomodation if accomodation is needed and can make our way to the picnic together so we dont get lost - I am really quite excited now. Nice work re sorting out dates Kat - our organised Mummy
Love that all the interstate girls feel the urge to go to the gathering!!! I really want to go so much, I've been listening to all the banter about everyone going from Melb and wanting to go but yeah, I just decided that if there was a chance I would do it.... DH is really supportive of it all. He knows how much you all mean to me and my sanity. He often comes in and peers over my shoulder to see what you (and I)are all writing and gets updates which he does likes and sometimes that he doesn't.... he is a boy after all. I looked online for the first time tonight. and the cheapest flights were $169 without baggage but I will keep looking esp on the friday fare specials. If anyone is compulsively online will they keep a watch for cheap fares for me??? My phone takes my emails so if you see something please send me a quick email.. it's bberris@westnet.com.au Mind you I am sure you all have better things to do but coming from townsville to melb will be a big feat! It will be a home coming of sorts though. I was born at the melb womens and childrens. Last time I lived there was when I was 16yo which is 14yrs ago and I haven't been back since.
I would love to stay in the same hotel with other girls if it becomes neccessary, it would be like a little party all of it's own!! So we should all keep calabourating if we can! For my imput the botanic gardens in Melb would be a bit of history come to life so I would love it if we held the Nov gathering there and Jemima and I could come!!!!!! Could keep going with the ! cos it really is exciting for those of us who hadn't thought they could come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Must go now as DH and Jem in bed and wil be awake for feeds soon enough.
Jacinta- Ive been checking out Jamie spics, and he is one little cutie. Love his big eyes too.
Kat- Love ur avvie hun. Sorry to hear Ivy is sick. Poor little poppet.
Naomi- Yep Zac got $1 off the Tooth Fairy, and he thought it was pretty awesome. I reckon kids look cute with no front teeth. I have to charge the batteries for the camera and will take a pic of him. Fingers crossed u can get cheap flights. Sorry to hear u got upset when u visited the CCC today. I can only imagine what it would have felt like, but its great that the staff were supportive. Leigh is coming to the meet up, so tell Sean he will have another Daddy for some male support. We could always send the men off to somewhere while we cluck.
Amy- Im the same as u re the getting dressed at lunchtime. Sorry to hear Phoebe hasn?t been sleeping well. Fingers crossed u can get cheap flights, and that DH doesn?t have a shoot on that day.
Vic- Im the same as u re the body shape. I?ll be happier if I lose the pot belly. The extras can stay where they are now. I love my food way too much too. LOL at CJ doing a poosplosion at the movies. They really seem to know when its not a good time to do things like that.
Bella- Fingers crossed u can make it down for the meet too.
AFU, Not much has been happening here. Leigh was home sick today, so I had 4 kids to look after. Logan slept 8hrs last night! I think my avatar needs more in it. It looks a little plain, and Leigh looks like he has a dorky look on his face. Zac had a visit from the Tooth Fairy. She brought $1. Poor Jake though, couldn?t understand that one day his teeth will fall out and he will get money too. He kept asking me when his would fall out. It would be awesome if all of us could make the meet up. We probably wont stay down there on the Sunday night, as Im thinking of heading to Geelong on the Friday to visit my sister.
Bella - it might be worth you registering for the airline emails - eg I get one from qantas and virgin when they have specials. Might help get a good price
sigh - i read all the updates but don't seem to find time to post! well,nothing significant anyway! have had a terribly stressful week with some stuff with DH so it's been a bit full on. thankfully it's mostly resolved now, but we're facing financial issues for quite a while as a result. i'm so frustrated - 12 months this stuff went on for - and now that it's resolved (the court side of it anyway) DH's boss turned around, after finalising stuff ONLY YESTERDAY and asked this morning if DH was going to continue working for them. FFS - he stuck by them after being treated like crap by the police with minimal support from his boss, stuck with them even when they messed up his pay more than once, stuck with them even though he's full time and, if there's no work on, they don't pay him - and they have the gall to ask, now that he has to pay this mammoth fine (for doing what the boss demanded of him) whether he is going to continue working for them - HELLO - how the frig are we supposed to pay this money if he doesn't have a frikken job?? not happy. poor DH is feeling physically ill today and i think it's all related. stupid bloody job! need to win lotto so we can clear all our debts (bloody IVF!) and have nothing hanging over our head and then DH doesn't HAVE to work - he can just work when he wants to.... FFS - even *I* have bailed this boss out of trouble - i drove DH to dubbo (12 hour trip) and then collected him from a little town on the border when someone quit on the boss and left the truck stranded up there. this is the thanks we get. grrrr - i feel like banging off a REALLY nasty email to them. but i'm biting my tongue (or holding my fingers as is the case here lol)
E was an angel yesterday while we waited in court - not a peep out of her for 5.5 hours - she behaved so well! slept badly the night before and again last night. i seriously hope she just picked up on our stress and will improve again now. she's been pretty good so far today!
Awww BG - Hugs, you dont need that stress. Glad to hear E was and angel for you. I hope things turn around for you. If I had the xlotto numbers I'd send them your way x
BG- How unfair on DH's behalf. Just remember a little thing called Karma, and it will one day visit his boss. I can only hope things turn around for u and DH. Glad E was an angel for u, and hopefully after an unsettled night, she will be more settled today.
Naomi- Ive checked out the pics, and they are just sooooooo gorgeous!!
Thanks Naomi, I am reqistered with virgin and jetstar, but not quantas, thanks for reminding me. I loved your photos by the way!! Very nice.
BG- Sorry to hear about all the drama's and all of the stress it has caused you
Bridg- How much fun getting to play the tooth fairy!! Very cute!
Vic- I hear you about the wardrobe issues, I have brought a few pieces, mostly bottoms which have elastic waists which fit me regardless, as it is mostly in my butt and thighs that I have the extra weight. I noticed that CJ is 5.6kg which is the same as jemima and thought that's funny that they have stayed exactly the same weight as they were both born 9p2o. but then realised that CJ is 2 weeks older than J... Jemima certainly seems to be a big girl in comparison to some of these babies and I sympathise about carrying these heavy bubs around! We use slings alot too.
AFM- Well Jemima had her 1st 10hr sleep last night. 8pm - 6am! Couldn't believe it. poor little mite must have been zonked! Now for a bit of TMI, DH and I tried to DTD yest during one of J's naps. I am wondering if anyone else is having problems in that area cos we quite literally couldn't do it without it causeing me serious pain I felt like I have no elasticity in that area and it was stinging and sore. This happened once before and so I told GP who took swabs and said there is no infection or anything. GP's only suggestion is that you can be quite dry after birth. Has anyone else had a similar problem? I mean we used lube and everything. Sorry, sorry, sorry I know this is pushing even TMI to the limits but it is a bit depressing. Otherwise I am a happy little vegemite, life is so bliss... I am so happy being a mummy and wife, it's just great!
Love your avvy!
Hope you didn't start too extravagantly, LOL! Love your avvy too!
I hope you and your DH find a new 'groove' with diet and exercise. 
DH and I tried to DTD yest during one of J's naps. I am wondering if anyone else is having problems in that area cos we quite literally couldn't do it without it causeing me serious pain
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