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MOrning all,
Wow, see that is wonder of life.... Congs Smamfa on the safe arrival of your little boy. He just wasn't ready to be born at the same time as our babies...
Kate: Thanks for letting us know, it so great to hear she finally got her baby, but sad 'cos my is hugh comapired to her little baby now. But I am over the sore stage something she would be going through...
BG: LM gets real talkative, and she will tlak to anyone who will listen to her. It must be a girl thing, 'cos I can't remeber the boys talking this much. She even wake some during the night or early morning when she has had enough sleep to talk. It's cute 'cos I turn light back off and she is still talking...
Yeah we got that tounge action happening too, it's so cute have you see how little it is... I have only got a few photo with her sticking her tounge out. Granted I have been a little slack in that department of taking lots of photo with her. Just don't seem to find all the time I need.
New GoalI am trying to pick up camera 3 times a week, just 'cos she is changing so fast. Esp when it's bath time. I've only got her first bath photo at hospital then DD took some in bath about a month ago... So more bath and naked photo's requried...
Well LM is taking to sleeping either through the night, and wake up at 5am. She goes down to bed between 6-7pm or she will wake up once now around the 2-3ish mark for a 5min boobie dream feed. She is so aleart now and looking around at everything. I miss the time when they first come out of hospital and all they want to do is eat. And they were forever looking for something to lach onto, to suck. DD let her lack on to her chin and got a hickie, DS1 noise was a target for awhile. But now we can see and just stick beak at everything...
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I have a little chatterbox too! It's so cute.
Well, the germs have infiltrated our place. I had a minor cold last week, and then DH got the flu at the end of the week- i thought that he had the same as me but just thought it was the flu cos he is a boy. But then, i got the second wave and i feel shocking- achey, blocked up, sore throat..
My Little One has a runny noise, and is feeding heaps and heaps. She won't sleep unless she is being held or i lay down with her. Thankfully she had 2 good blocks of sleep overnight. She doesn't have a temperature so i just keep feeding her whenever she wants it. i have put abit of vicks on my chest so she can smell it abit when feeding to help her nose. I put her in the shower with me too, hoping the steam would help. Any thing else i should be doing?
DH working tday and we forgot to change the car seat over, so no driving anywhere tday. Think i might take the pram and walk into town. get stuff for dinner and post my thank-you cards for all the cool stuff we got for the bub. It should give bub a sleep too.
Sarah, DH got a hickey on his collarbone from bub looking for a feed early on. She also latched on to his nose.
take care,
K
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Kate - hope you feel better soon, there are some horrible viruses going round at the moment
- I can't wait for winter to be over. I have DS1 sitting next to me, with his eyes & nose just streaming, and some nice chesty cough action too. Every now & then he tells me "Mummy, I'm really sick, I need medicine" - so I guess the man-cold genes kick in early... thank goodness for abc kids
I "think" you can get Vicks for kids, and I've heard that putting it on the soles of their feet can be good - might be old wives tale, but maybe worth a go if it does no harm? And the constant feeding is exhausting, but the best thing you can be doing for her. At this age they're still too little to be manipulating you, so if it's what she's asking for then it's what she needs
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Kate: I feel for you... Man Flu is the worst things men can get it's worse then dying my DH reckons. Not that he has been close to dyi8ng be he reckons it would go pretty close.
You could get a vaporizer and put on, it is ment to help easy the congestion in the chest and noise. Euky Bearub is the same as vicks only it is sensitive on the skin. I wouldn't put vicks on bubs as it is known to leave burns on them. I dont even put Euky Bear on LM skins, I put it on her bodysuit near her tummy as it is still full strength. Thats just me though. I've got the vaporizer and I use it, but I don't see the benifts as the boys still up when sick. But I am putting that down to having the Y chro in them.
WEll I am exhuasuted and I am heading off to bed. me DS's had done me in today. Feel a little down today 'cos I am so drain. Hopefully will be better 2 morro as DS1 goes to kindy...
Nigjht all
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how is everyone doing... I haven't seen any post in near 2 weeks I hope all are ok...
LM has had a rash all over her trunk and head. When I took her too the Dr, they told me it was a virual rash.
Apart from that she is sleep most night's all the was through... Am wrapped as none of the other ever started this early.
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Hi Kids
Miss Daisy had her first lots of vaccinations yesterday, and slept all night. I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I told DH that if he wanted to have them done, then he had to research it and had to take her. Well, we both had to go (cos i have the boobs) but he had signed the consent form. I kinda know they are a good thing in the long run, but they scare the poo out of me. DH and i also got vaccine for whopping cough.
Below is my rant (highlight if you want to read). Feel free to ignore.
I am getting pretty angry at the moment re my birth. I went through the complaints process at the hospital, and when i reflect i think it's all abit of a sham, just going through the motions so they can say they did something. Never should have gone to hospital, at least not without an army to protect me. I'm sure some people have lovely hospital births, but mine wasn't. and i'm p1ssed about it. and p1ssed they don't give a rats that their 'patients' are being assaulted. Then when i asked for counselling because i am having difficulty sleeping and keep having flashbacks, i got an appointment at the psychiatric clinic- my understanding is psychiatry is for when then there is chemical imbalance or some physical cause that may require medication that is causing the issues and psychology is more based on behaviour modification and talking/counselling. My 'issues' are due to the actions of staff at the hospital, not any underlying issue that i have.
anyway, my little miss is just gorgeous. lots more character coming out. she smiles and giggles, reaches for stuff, holds on to me or my hand or my top when feeding. She is still a skinny minny but is getting long. Had to buy a couple 00 suits for nighttime, cos lengthwise she is getting too tall for the 000. still fits in 000 and even some 0000 if they are 2 piece or have no feet. it is so sad when little outfits i like have become too small and i have to put them away.
i have been playing with tie dye this week. she will be wearing the funkiest singlets ever!
ok, shower time
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hi all,
things here are fine, however I am back to patting her bum or rocking her too sleep. Not really sure how that happened, but it's so draining, esp when it takes 20-35mins to get her too sleep. She has also stopped sleeping though the night. I knew it was too good to be true, but it is still only once maybe twice. She also has the snuffles ATM from DS1 gave it to her.
Kate I am the same but DH wont come when they get the needles. So I have too. She is booked in for her 4 months old needs in 3 weeks.
Where is everyone else gone??? Is it just me and kate now??
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I'm still here will get in tomorroow to post some personals I have to say I hate this new BB and I always lose my posts.. part of the reason I don't come in much other part is I'm so busy I don;t have time!!!!! Catch you all tomorrrow. :)
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It's being raining no stop here for last 3 days. So boys are stuck inside and driving me up the walls with there constant fighting. LM only having 1hr nap due to boys being so loud. DS1 goes to kindy today so hopefully she will get more sleep. DS2 has playgroup today so we wont be so confinded...
LM could talk the hind legs of a dog... She will talk to anyone who will give her 2 seconds.... She is also starting to giggle, it's SO CUTE...
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Hi Ladies
Glad to hear everyone is going great guns with there bubbas! I have been so slack not getting on here, but to tell you the truth computers have just been boring me lately. I have been out and about rather than sitting on my computer.
Lucas is still my dream bub, he sleeps from 5pm till 2-3am then bottle and back down till 6 then up for a bit and back down within the hour for another 2 hours. Its unreal. I just wish that his 4yr old sister would get her act together, she will not sleep in her own bed STILL.
Lucas is a chatterbox like your bubbas, he is adorable when he squeals, and gurgles. He sticks his tounge out as well and claps his hands if you do it. He has definently been here before. He loves his baths, I get a sore back from holding him up though, so I have to cut them off after about 15mins. He would stay there for hours if he could. Our household has had the colds as well Ive had a cought that has lasted for over 6 weeks driving me nuts, but thankfully bubs has managed to avoid it.
On a personal note my periods are back in full force I got them back after 6 weeks of giving birth. Sex is still off limits for me, hubby doesn't seem interested, ****s me! Anyone else having those dramas. Im going to go get him some viagra if I have too.
I dont have anymore news, but Im stoked that everyone is well xxx
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Morniong Bec,
DTD in this house was back after about 2 weeks. and was about once a week thing. Then I went completely off it, but now my sex drive is back I am still scared to fall pregnant again. So I am making him uses rubbers, until I get My mirena put in next week. No more babies in this house, Iam getting to old for it. I want to be a person again and not just a mum and milking machine... if you get my drift.
My DH is normally like yours, but if you ask him I just take advantage of him all the time. I have to if I want it... He pretends he not interested until I get ready to jump off half was through then he asks what I am doing. "I'm done". her respone was but I'm not... "my response well you shouldn't just lay there, put some effort into it next time" and has since come around.
Kendell slept though night again last night and woke up at 5:30am. She got up for an hr, then I put her back into her bed awake and she has a grizzle for 5 mintues then gives up when she realise mummy isn't coming in to rock me to sleep.
I also had a little trouble with DS2 and DS1 climbing into our bed during the night. I however get back up and that them to there bed, just 'cos I always end up on the edge when they get in. But we haven't had any visitors of the last 4 nights.
DH has brought me circut machince for my scrapbooking. I have to pick it up 2morro, as the lady want to give me a basic run though of how to get it to work while will be great. I have been on eBay shopping for the cartridges which are like $20-40 USD I have got one as cheap as $5, here they sell for $75-125 it's unbelieveable to amount a shop mark's there prices up at... I will be buying ff ebay from now on, unless I want it now..
Oh also brought a bike trailer, to hitch to the back of my bike so LM can come for rides too. She is still a bit too little to sit in baby sit on bike, so DS2 can sit in there and little miss can go in trailer she can even sleep in there. So I can't wait to break the Bikes back out...
How is everyone else doing
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We have had a lovely day today. Miss Daisy slept well overnight and we got up around 7.30. She had a go in the rocker while i got my brecky. We played with some toys (lots of giggling) and then she and i jumped in the shower. Got out, both got dressed, Daisy had a drink and then went back to bed at 9am. DH and i cleaned the house up and then Daisy woke up around 10.30. A mate arrived at 11am and bought fresh rolls for lunch. Daisy giggled and played and then had another feed and went down for a sleep at 12. We had lunch and cooked some bikkies whilst she slept until 1.30.
Another friend and her 2 little kids came by around 3 for arvo tea. Daisy had had such good sleeps today so she was pretty happy. She had a feed and a catnap on my lap whilst we were chatting. We all went outside for abit and watched the two kids chase the chooks and then 'dig for treasure'.
After they left, Daisy had a bath, massage, book, boob and bed. DH cooked a beautiful tea whilst i was getting little miss ready for bed.
My little one hasn't been sleeping much, if at all, during the day and today she had 3 sleeps! And she was so much happier for it! Monday and Tuesday she only had one 45min sleep in 12 hours.
I feel so much better having those times just to clean up or chat without having to hold her or check she is ok. i love her lots, but also need a break.
Love the idea of a bike trailer! I think the tracks around here are probably too rough though, and i don't about riding on the roads with a bub. Might wait until bub is big enough for a seat.
My little one loves her baths or a shower. We are still using the baby bath and sit it on the kitchen sink so it is not too bad on my back. The water cools down pretty quick so she prob only gets 15 mins too! We are finally getting our bathroom reno, they are starting in 2 or 3 weeks and it will take a couple of weeks to finish. We will then have a big bath so we can have baths too!
I have had nightmares and difficulty sleeping since the birth and they think i have PTSD. I have made complaints against the hospital too. Hopefully all that will settle down again and i can just focus on the future.
take care
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Wow I havn't stuck my head in here for awhile and boy has the group shrunk!! I really just don't get on the computer as much now, having the two kids has really made me busy! Amaya is a dream baby, booby feeding and sleeping great! We have only been getting up once in the night at around 2-4am for a feed and thats it since about 3 weeks old! We have had nights where she has slept thru but not consistantly yet! But I know that she can do it so won't be long! We have made it to 3 months without a dummy and she won't need one now...I am stoked!
My two year old however is another story....as soon as he turned two a month ago he has became a monster!!!! Well not a monster but just testing me all the time!!! I am emotionally buggered because of him...I could have ten more babies no worries but ten more two year olds would send me to the nut house!!!!!! I hear 3 is actually a worse age....yay something to look forward too!
So I am here and will try to pop in a bit more often...glad to hear who is left is doing well!!
Has anyone stopped swaddling and using sleeping bags or anything else yet? I am experimenting cos her hands are constantly in her mouth and she is fighting the swaddling so might be time for the bag to come out!!
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Kate: Is sounds like you have a lovely after noon. If only every day could run as smoothly as that. I am impressed that your DH cook's Dinner. The best I've seen my DH do was toasted sandwhiches last night.
Lessha: LM is has the same sleeping patten of a night. During the day not so much dependings if her brothers are home or not too. I hear you on the terrible 2's. Just wait until they go to kindy, DS1 has found attuide...
On the swaddling/wrapping issue, LM wont sleep a good sleep if she isn't wrapped. However staying that all my other children didn't start to get unwrapped until they were 11-12months.
WEll not much from me, am over the 5am starts though, better go the 3 of them sound like they are ready to kill each other and LM is so over tired she is carrying on...
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Hi guys, just wanted to know if I can join you guys? Havent been on BB since before my little monkey was born, would really like to chat to other mums with bubs the same age.
So a little about us, Nath was born via emergency C section but since that bit of drama he has been a wonderful bubba, we had some trouble with feeding and he stopped taking the boob at about 8 weeks old, since then I have been expressing his day time feeds and giving him formula for his 2 night feeds (6pm & 10.30pm dream feed) I am really lucky since 8 weeks he has been sleeping from 7pm till 7am and sleeping around 4hrs during the day.
So am going to go back and read through your posts, am looking forward to chatting to you all :D
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Morning Rach,
Glad to have you aboard. There is normal more poeple stopping in, but with (starting to ) moving babies it make this hard.
I'm Sarah, and have 4 wonderful (at times) children. My LM was born on 6th April.
Anyway welcome to the group hope we can chat heaps about our little ones growning, laughing, rolling, sickness etc.
Sarah
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Thanks Sara, wow 4 I'm suprised you can find the time to jump on here and chat:)
This is our first so am glad to have some other mums to chat to as some days I'm not sure if things are normal or I am doing the right thing :lol: but I am very lucky as I have a very good bubba
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I'm still around. Not sure what my little one is doing. We were doing no day sleeps with maybe a couple of catnaps if Mum was lucky but sleeping well at night. In the past week, we have had some good day sleeps in her cot (instead of the hammock), but now she is playing during the night. Not sure which is better!
The bathroom reno is definitely happening. They prob starting in a week or two and will take 2-3 weeks. Not looking forward to the building but looking forward to the spa when it's done!
