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Hi girlies,
How is everyone??? I hope you're all good!!
We are going ok. I have had a few yuck days after having a really good few weeks. I think for me alot of my down days is due to hormones. And self esteem/confidence (or lack of). Doesn't make it any easier to live through though. Aaaannyway!
I have a week and a half to go at work before 3 1/2 weeks off, yay!!! I sooooo can't wait. I really wish I could be a full time SAHM. I miss doing good stuff with the kids. As it is it's rush rush rush in the mornings, making lunches, getting things ironed, kids dressed, fed, bags packed and try not to forget anything, cleaning up a bit, trying to get some of dinner sorted so it's easier in the arvo, leaving in enough time to drop Li at mums, Lil at childcare and get me to work with time to have a drink and go to the loo, cause I haven't had time all morning! Then it's work and doing all the same stuff at work that I do at home (and looking after other people's kids while mine go to childcare and I work in childcare, go figure!) which is why it is so hard. Then home to try to clean a bit more cook dinner deal with the witching hours through the dinner bath bed routines. Then when the mad rush is all over DH comes home if he's on day shift, of if he's on night shift he is getting ready for work through it and is yelling at the kids cause they're annoying him while I'm trying to organise dinner. Working those three/four hours in the middle of the day really stuff me up!
Plus lately I've had the thought of another bub on my mind...should we, shouldn't we, do I, don't I. I mentioned it breifly to DH yesterday and he shot me down right away- 'No way we can't afford it!' and well, we really couldn't do it now really. I know rationally it would be a pretty bad idea. But wanting another baby is proving to be rather irrational!
Sorry, I didn't mean for this to become a 'poor me'! Ok gotta go someone's crying.....
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Hey girls, thought i would pop in and post:) I just got a parcel in the mail today, its one of those waterproof bed pads...its pink with butterflies and bugs:) So tonight we are starting night time tt. I am quietly confident that all will be good becuse Olivia hasnt had a wet pull up in...dunno...over a month! If she needs to go to the loo in the middle of the night, she usually wakes me up, but usually goes before bed and when she gets up. Lately she has been telling me she doesnt want it on and flat out refuses...i just put it on her when shes sleeping. I am a little excited by it all.
How is everyone else? We are doing well. Bec still wakes in the night...shes still getting those molars. If I remember molars take a while to come through. I think Livs took months. Becs still not walking yet, but I am not in a hurry for her to walk...she is super quick crawling so I reckon she will just run! Olivia is great...going through another nude stage. Now she tells me at night when I am putting her to bed..I want to be nude mummy!! Cute! Shes only been wearing a pull up and tshirt to bed lately...she usuallly starts with pjs!
I think I am 5 weeks pg! I have an appointment with my gp on Tuesday. I might see if I can get a dating scan....I suppose to also check if everything looks ok as I dont have hardly any symptoms this time. With the girls I had a fair bit of nausea and really sore boobs. I guess I dont have my period, I am getting bfps!!! I am tired my hair is falling out and I can smell stuff. Other than that I feel good....shouldnt complain!
Better go...Liv is on the bench!
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Hi!
Kel - Sorry to hear your feeling run down...time for a break for you I think!! Even if you can grab a couple of ours would be great - I understand it's much easier said than done though!! xoxo
Mel - Ooh I love getting early scans - always puts my mind at ease - don't book in for another couple of weeks though as it will be still too early to see the heart beating...
How's the tt going?? Dylan actually asked the other night just to wear undies but I need to get another waterproof mattress protector thingy first...I'll buy pull ups and see what happens anyway...
As for us - just getting ready for xmas - we've been having lots of fun doing little bits and pieces!! He boys are so excited and even Ethan is saying Santa all the time now!! He's going so well walking around and getting into all sorts of mischief!
Louis and Dylan are well also!! I got new pixie photos last night so can't wait to put them up - so gorgeous!!! I love my beautiful boys!!
I'm going well - big tummy but feeling well - we seem to be having one big day and then I veg for a day! LOL! Feeling a bit tired but I keep forgetting to take my vitamins!!!
Ok...still in my pj's - LOL! But have to go and get some food from the shops as we have NOTHING!!
Dh is asleep - he's been working heaps lately - and even has to work tomorrow!! We'll be both be over it by the time xmas rolls around!!!
Chat later!
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Kris- I am thinking I might try and get a scan close to xmas...it will make me nearly 7 weeks and hopefully we can see a little bit!
Dh is working long days too so i know what you mean.
Better run.... oh I havent been out for a run since last Sunday and am feeling it! I am going to take the girls walking so that should be good...if it doesnt rain!
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Sounds great Mel! You're doing well for having so much energy even though you're p/g!!! Well done!!
We're off this afternoon for Michael's family's extended christmas - I've managed to keep it a secret from the boys so they'll be so excited - all the aunty's and uncles do presents for the little ones so this is the beginning of the present collection for christmas! LOL!
Michael's working this morning so we'll have to wait unti lhe gets home...could be a good excuse to get some washing and housework done!!
Chat later!
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Hey All,
Hope everyone is having a lazy Sunday, we got back from the shops before trying to get a few more things for B, a Matchbox track and super soaker, he has a kite and a keyboard already and we are going to get him loads of water toys for the lake. :) Poor baby A has nothing for Xmas! He will only be 4days old (touch wood) but money is so tight atm, with doing up his room from scratch and loads of bills DH and I are going to wait for the sales to get each other something, thats a first for us, but my mind, unsurprisingly is elsewhere! Here is what I know, I check in at 6am so that means leaving here at 5am, get booked into a bad, have a microbacterial shower then hopefully in the am (there are a 9am, 10am, and 11am c-section slots) have the bub!
I am aiming to leave hospital no later than xmas eve, I am so freakin nervous! My mum is looking after B on her own which she hasnt done since he was about 4months so I am worried about him waking up to neither of us here too. I have been so emotional lately and crying if DH has a go at me about ANYTHING!!! I am in bloody agony too, the bones of my vagina feel like they are expanding and my feet and hands are enormous! Agh!
Kris- Your new photos sound lovely, good work keeping it a secret, the boys know so much these days! Good luck getting your washing done, it's just exhausting keeping up with housework, I feel like you, up and down with energy, mostly down now though!! Thats so cute Ethan is saying "Santa"!! Beau is very excited cause Santa is bringing "his" baby!
Kel- Oh love, you sound like you need those three weeks off. And a sea change. I struggle coping with getting Beau and I ready to go out, let alone two and then going to work! Does it make that much of a financial difference those few hours you work? I mean I guess it would otherwise you wouldnt do it but what a palava you have to go through to look after other peoples kids as you say. Hope your DH is good to you over Xmas!
Mel - Good luck with your scan, how super exciting! Hope Olivia does well with her night time TT, she sounds pretty sorted. Beau has been doing really really well with the potty at home. Takes himself to it and everything - still nappies when we go out though as he wont go near a "big potty" at the shops etc. Had a few set backs last week when he weed on the bed and the couch in the same day???? WTF? A few people have said sometimes they regress though? I was willing to can it then and there cause I am way to big to be trying to clean mattresses and couch cushions blah blah blah!!! Oh and happy running!
Ok better go, the car is hot.
Dis and Kaz havnt been on here much have they? Hope they are ok and just busy like the rest of us! Ok, have to go and do the final tidy of washing baskets and tools in baby A's room!
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Heys :)
Wow Jen, you sound so organised! (as I look around my hellish kitchen). Just losing desire to do pretty much anything here, blasted depression is trying to win me over again.
Mel - wow with night-time TT! We still are in babysteps with daytime TT!
Kris - yay on the start of Christmas for the boys, so cute :D
Us - well Pip's still biting, but now only me. He grips on and won't let go, I have a huge bruise on my hand from when I tried to "guide" him away from the cubby-houses at Bunnings, a bruise on my arm from when we were happily reading a book together (sudden bite, no reason - WTF?) and a black eye from where he headbutted me today.
keep safe all.
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Hi ladies,
Nice to hear from everyone!
Mel, WOW night time tt, huh?? You've got yourself one clever little chikadee! Lily is dry of a day even when she sleeps, but I wouldn't even try to night time tt yet! Her nappy is usually absolutely soaking by morning time. And she still will not poo on the toilet! She brings me a nappy every time. She knows when she wants to go but just won't do it on the loo??!! Go figure!
LOL @ her being a nuidst...Lily is too. And now Liam is getting in on the act! He's learnt how to take his pants and nappy off, still can't quite master his shirt, though Lily will sometimes help him with that, lol! But I love having them nudy, it's sooo cute to see their little bellys and tubby thighs! And they have no issue getting dressed to go out anywhere.
I can't believe your pg yet! Maybe if you don't have ms yet, you're not quite as far along as you think? Maybe a week or two out? But it is a different pg, so maybe you just wont get it like with the girls. TIme will tell!
Kris, yep, feeling the need for a good break at the moment. Right now I am at home alone cause the kids fell asleep int he car so DH is down in the garage with them while they sleep. It's going to be a looong night cause they're sleeping sooo late, but oh well.....they have had a big day out at the park for DH's chrissy bbq. They had an absolute ball! So I am getting a bit of a break, but I would love to have an over night break. So a full day a night! I haven't been away from them through the night ever, except for when Liam was born and Lily went to mums, but then I was in hospital with Liam, lol! So not actually away from both of them...DH has been working alot the past few weeks again, so I'm getting tired. As great as he can be and helpful too, it's a bit sporadic and inconsistent. It's hard to make a routine because he works different times every day/week. So I can't say 'I will go to the movies every Tuesday evening and to see friends on Thursday mornings for a break', kwim? Plus the kids are sleeping not so great again. I think Lil's having nightmares or something, she cries out and talks in her sleep alot. And Liam is teething. I might get another blood test to see if I have low iron or something, I think I feel run down too often for it to be just normal tiredness. Maybe it's the depression....aaaannnnyway!!
Hope you have a great day today with the family!
Jen, ooohhhh, not long now til the arrival of bubba, how exciting for you!! I hope you're not getting nervous. I think it would be a bit nerve wracking for me knowing the day bubs would be born, with planned c/s or inductions. Hope that's not offensive or upsetting, I don't mean it like that!!
Sorry to hear you're getting sore and worrying about leaving B. I'm sure he will be ok. But I was really worried about leaving Lily for one night when I had Liam so I know what you're talking about. But remember that you will have to take it easy too! Is your DH or mum having time home with you after you get home? I hope so!
I wrapped up all of our chrissy pressies last night and OMG, we have brought them soooo much! I had a tonne of stuff on layby and just didn't realise that we had so much! I still have to get the stuff for adults, my bro's, SIL, a bit more for mum, step dad, my nan, DH.....so really we just have stuff for the kids and my mum! And just send some money to DH family cause they're interstate and it's just easier that way,lol! I am going to make some stuff for hampers too cookies and such though so that can't be done til the last minute really.
Kaz, I hope Pip has been nice to mummy today. :hug: that he's hurting you. I have no real advice or anything though, sorry. Lily yells at me alot and speaks to me disrespecfully (which we are working on!) Though I will ask is he talking well? Maybe sometimes it's frustration because he can't tell you what he wants/thinking. I think they also do it because they know we will always be here for them. We always come back for them and have love for them. Because we are their mumma's! We wouldn't do it for anyone else though would we?! But I could imagine it might be upsetting for you because it's only you he does it to. I get upset with Lily when she talks to me like a bit of poo! Then I think she does it because she knows upsets me...catch 22!
Hope you feeling ok hun and taking care of yourself :hug:
Us,....we're going ok. As I said some sleepless nights, midnight parties with Liam, nightmares or something with Lily. DH gives me sleep ins when he can manage it though. Having up and down days for me.
We went to the central coast yesterday to see my dad. It was a lovely day. The kids love to see him. Tehn our chrissy bbq today. I am a bit sunburnt in patches. I missed patches with the sunscreen, haha!! I think I will sleep well tonight, if the kids ever go to bed since they slept til 5pm this arvo! Ok gotta go and do dinner. Hope everyone is well!
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Hi!
Jen - OMG - Good luck?? I can't remember the date you were going in!!! I'm so excited for you though!!!! I hope everything goes (has gone?) well! Can't wait to hear about your new addition!!!
Kaz - Big hugs to you...are you on medication for your depression?? You poor thing...I can't imagine how hard that must be...Keep your chin up - I hope you have an amazing christmas!!
So sorry to hear of Pip's biting...I had my first bite yesterday as well...Ethan bit me on the leg the little bugger...got a massive blood blister from it...I haven't dealt with biting so it's a new one for me...hopefully it's just a stage...
Kel - Sounds like a good idea to get a blood test just to rule out low iron etc...Bugger the kids aren't sleeping well - Dylan is up most nights 1-2 times but often I don't here him because he goes to dh! LOL!
LOL at having so many pressies! I've wrapped mine and haven't gone too crazy this year surprise surprise - although they still are spoilt little boys!!
Glad you've been having some nice chrissy gatherings!!
As for us - very excited for xmas!! We had a huge day out yesterday at my mums and then dads for dinner - the kids did really well though!!
OMG - Just got a message from Jen
"Archie James arrived at 11.30am weighing 4.5kg - he is doing great and is gorgeous and I am doing well too x"
Congratulations Jen!!!!! Woohooo!!!!! How exciting!!
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Yay jen a massive CONGRATULATIONS!
Just a quick one from me......i have been bleeding since yesterday, like I have af. I had my scan today and they see a sac there but no yolk. Its measuring only 5w1d, so a whole week out from my dates. So it could be too early to see anything or nothing is there. I am going to the drs tomorrow to get bloods done and then again on Thursday to check my level. I havent been in any pain....just my mind worrying about it all. I am still super tired.
Oh and Olivia is doing fantastically with her night time tt. She wet the bed once after having a nightmare and also because we were at mums that day and she fell asleep in the car and didnt go to the loo before bed.
Better go, I will update you all on whats happening with me.....take care
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Oh Mel - you poor thing!!! It sounds exactly like what I went through - crossing fingers that everything turns out ok...xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Please keep in touch...
Glad Olivia is going well with night training....
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Its all a bit weird Kristie....I havent felt really pregnant, the bleeding is just like af. I saw the sac, but it was so small. I just have to wait it all out. Its a crap time of year too....xmas, then we will be off camping for 9 days, so at least I will get my bloods done before that. I'll ring for the results while I am away. Then have the scan when we get back....it gives me a time frame. I think I was s@it scared of being in pain and m/cing like my girlfriend has just done. She said her m/c was like being in labour and she was only 8 weeks along. At least I am not in any pain.
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Well, helloooo......everyone must be as busy as I have been....until today when I went on strike! I am having a super lazy at home day today. It's been nice to surf the net and play with the kids. We have been pigging out on cashews and bbq shapes. Breaky was peanut butter sandwiches and chocky milk....yep, REALLY lazy day! I am not making any effort at all, except to maybe wash the dishes so they don't end up over flowing out of the sink.
I can't believe it's christmas!! My gosh this year has absolutely flown! My babies are no longer babies! Right now I watch as Liam 'brm brm's' his cars over his garage, Lily is playing with the bell decorations off the chrissy tree and putting them on her doll figurine thingos, and chatting to them, lol! So cute. But they are getting so grown up...very bittersweet :(
And here's me clucking away, lol! This year coming will be the first year I haven't been pg or having a young baby. Maybe that's why I feel the need for another. I feel a bit lost from what I've gotten used to. Ah well! I just have to get over it!
Ok, kids are fighting must go! Hope everyone has a happy christmas....don't eat toooo much! nd I hope santa is generous to you all :D
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Hi!!
Merry Belated Christmas!! I so hope you all had an amazing christmas!!! We certainly did -the kids loved every minute!! We're up at Bonnie Doon at the moment at the In-laws and having a great time except the kids are sooo overtired and feral!! They've been swimming and we took them to Mansfield zoo today but it was super hot! They loved seeing the lions though - we were only about 2 metres away!!
Mel - How are you feeling??? I hope campings going well!! You're so brave!!
Kel - Yeah at having a lazy day - good for you! I agree - it's scary having those moments when the kids feel so grown up - I sometimes just want to press pause!! One day we'll be saying how did they end up at school/high school - LOL! Super scary thought!!!
I understand your feelings about feeling a bit lost - I felt like that before falling p/g with Jayden!
Ok better head off to bed and get some sleep - I hope you're all well!!
Chat later!
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Happy New Year All!
Have finally got online - just put some pics on Facebook for you to have a look at our new yummy boy!
Well the c/s went well, i guess, had a really young team looking after me who were amazing - still had bad reactions to the drugs, morphine, endone and one starting with "D" all made me nauseous and I fainted in the bathroom twice. Only spent two nights in hospital as I got absolutely no sleep from the drugs and ALL the newborns (who'd have thunk it? In maternity ward!) and only needed to take Nuerofen and Panadol for the pain when I got home so I have had a mighty speedy recovery considering how sore I was with Beau (but I guess I laboured for a day with him too...)
Anyway Archie is great, feeding lots - awake every 2hrs if I am lucky (day and night) but I am breastfeeding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO freakin HOO!!!! Even breastfeed with him in the sling at the shops! So proud of myself! Have gotten DH to get up to him once or twice when I am knackered to give him a bottle but that has only been once or twice and he has put all his birthweight back on inside 5days!
Anyway, only had tears once or twice and Beau seems to have settled a bit the last few days, he was a bit weird for the first few - but his routine is so out of whack with DH being home and no playgroup, playdates etc his little world has changed - DH is amazing of course - spending heaps of time with Beau fishing and at the shops etc to give me sleep ins etc, very lucky there - as bit nervous for when he goes back to work in a week or so, thats my only fear atm!!!:rolleyes:
Anyway how are you all? Mel has the bleeding stopped? Whats going on there?
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Happy New Year!!
Jen - So great to hear from you! I'm so glad to hear everythings gone well and you're feeling so great!! Yeah on the bfing going so well also!!! I'm sure you'll do fine when your dh goes back to work but I can understand being nervous!!! I have been everytime my dh has gone back to work also!! LOL!
All good here!! Dh is out for the night so am hoping the boys go to sleep soon (they're in bed but mucking around little buggers!) and I'm just going to chill out and not do much of anything! Had a big day out for my nephews 13th b'day bbq so am quite buggered actually! Was nice though and the kids had a ball!!
OK- hope you're all well! Chat later!
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Hey All, we are back from 9 nights of camping at Walkerville...right on the beach. It was great.....pity about the 5 loads of washing I had to do when we got back yesterday!
Jen- good to hear you are doing well. Your little men are devine. Am so happy for you.
Kris- how are you going? How was Bonnie doon?
Kel, Kaz and Mel- hello
Oh and I forgot to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy and safe New Year.
Am off to the drs this morning. Am still spotting and have had bad headaches/dizziness and occassional nausea. Just want to find out whats happening. Will let you know when I find out. Mentally feeling pretty good though. Have kept up my running, although havent lost any weight. chat soon x o
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Hi!
Mel - so good to hear from you! I'm glad you had a great camping trip! Wow - how good are you keeping up your running!
Good luck at the dr's tomorrow - you poor thing - hope everythings ok!
Michael & I just had our night away at a b&b last night! Was soooo nice to get away!! We both had a massage each this morning as well!
I missed the kiddies though - we both came back feeling great though and were both much more calm with the kids!! Pity we can't do it again for at least another 12 months - LOL!!
I'm going along well -had a hospital appt yesterday and all is good - just waiting on blood test results back to check my iron and vitamin d...
Kids are well! Dylans going through a stage of hitting and being feral, as is Louis really. Ethan is just super gorgeous - always has a big smile on his face!! I think the older 2 are just a bit unsettled and super tired at the moment...hopefully with dh and I feeling a bit more relaxed and calm the boys will follow suit!
Hope your all well - chat later!
