Babies born~April 2007 #21

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Hey Kel- yep feeling great now I have feeding sorted! I feel less ristricted. Amy has settled into a great routine and everyone is happy. Shes gaining weight and growing big and strong with loads of smiles
Olivia is doing well. I had her measured and weighed and I just cant believe how big she is. Its hard to think that she started off a tiny 47cm and 2.9kg and now at 3 years and 8 months shes a staggering 103cms and 19kgs! Shes so great I love her to bits.
Rebecca is doing great too, I just had some time alone with her at the shops today, shes such a character! I love my girls so much.
I just put them in bunks too and they are doing so well. Alreaddy fallen off the ladder a few times but they were fighting... so I told them that they have to be careful otherwise they might break their arm! Scared them a tad!
Me I am doing fine. I have lots of weight to loose now! Now just to find the time and motivation! I also have to start to think of contraception! I have a script for the mirena but am a bit hesitant. Adam and I need to have a talk about our future plans and if it involes any more children, otherwise I might get something permanent done!
Kel- poor love, hope you got a nap and arent too bored. Not long to go now til you meet your little man. How exciting.
Kaz- whats happening? Its my brothers birthday today and what a lovely day to have a baby!!!
Kris- hows everything going?
Jen- how are you and the boys?

[MrsFabuloso]

Hi girls,

Well, first and foremost, congrats to Kaz!!! You will probably see it more clearly here, though I did say it in your announcement thread! How are you going? How was your birth? I hope all is well!

Mel, glad to hear things have settled. It's such a weight off your shoulders hey? I remember the feeling when Lil weaned. Can't believe how big O is!! I haven't weighed or measured Lil for a few months now (maybe 3ish?) but last time I weighed her she was 13kg and 90-something cm. I doubt she's grown too much since then...
Lily has been a right little brat today in particular, but since I said she was doing so well, she has just been awful! She's yelling at everyone, particularly Liam, who has no idea what to do with her, lol! Poor little man, he's just so in love with her and wants her to play with him and she's being so nasty!
Oh dear @ the bunks! Gosh here I am worried to put Liam in his big boy bed without a safety rail on it (he sleeps on the mattress on the floor at the mo because his bed is quite high) and your girls are in a bunk, lol! I'm such a worry wart!! I need to get over it and realise he's not a little baby anymore! But he just moves so much and even falls off his mattress, which is why I worry about the bed, lol!

Afm, the boredom, well, I still haven't found anything to ease it...I have been cleaning and nesting as much as my body will let me, and today I have really over done it, doing 3 loade of washing folding the extras that were int he spare/baby's room, mopping, vaccing, changing beds, polishing furniture, tidying toys ect....just way too much. I was buggered and fell asleep on the lounge while the kids napped. I woke to Liam hugging and kissing my nose. So so darn cute! But I fell asleep again while he watched tv and ate his bread crusts from lunch, lol! Tonight I will sort through the baby's clothes to see what I need to wash.
I have been really overly sensitive and crying at the drop of a hat lately. The other night Heffalump had moved and I wasn't feeling his movements much, which REALLY freaked me out. I was in tears trying to get him to move and kick. He finally did when DH came and talked to him he did a few soft kicks. Still I went to the docs and he said he's just moved a bit and was slightly posterior and he was probably kicking the placenta. But he seems to have moved back againa dn I'm feeling him where I was before. Though he seems to have slowed down a little. Tonight while putting Li to bed, I felt a few painful-ish period like pains deep and low in my pelvis coming with my BH. So things might be moving along a little. THough I am not getting hopes up yet, since I had pre labour with Liam for WEEEKKKS!! Plus there are no other signs either, and I need to get to Sydney before anything happens too, I'd really rather not be flown out to Dubbo to give birth on my own!!
Well taht's it for me I think...hope everyone is well

[MrsFabuloso]

Hi girls,

Just thought I'd drop by and say MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I hope the day is wonderful for you and your families, how ever you're all celebrating! Remember it's about being together and healthy and safe. Be careful on the roads if you're travelling! Stay safe. Luv n hugs, Kellie xxoo

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CONGRATULATIONS Kaz on the arrival of William

MERRY CHRISTMAS eveyone whishing you a wonderful day and a safe New year. We are off camping for about 2 weeks on Monday so wont have much net coverage. Take care out there!

[Kazbah]

greets ladies!

thanks Mel / Kel. Had the birth I wanted, will write it up soon. Will is doing well, Pip is being a great big brother to "my willie". Pip's now 15kg with clothes on according to the vet scales,

Mel - enjoy camping!
Kel - no, airlift to Dubbo not ideal. Were you guys affected by flooding at all?


Anyhows, just expressing before bed, night alll!!

[MrsFabuloso]

Hiya girls,

How are you all after the biggest days of the silly season are over?? I was tired after chrissy day, but yesterday I was absolutely knackered!! Though it's funny cause no matter how tired I have been these last few days, I have been cleaning my butt off! Nesting I guess, trying to get everything done before we go to Sydney to have a baby!!
My hips and back have been pretty bad, and yesterday I lived off panadol, just to get around the house. I did alot of cleaning, although I shouldn't have I should have just rested on the lounge, but I was just sooo bored laying there (I did try for an hour or so...)

Mel, you're brave going camping with a tiny bub, but good on you!! Hope you have a wonderful time! I hope it doesn't get too hot or rainy either!!

Kaz, how's it going hun? I hope things are settling well.
I am praying bubs stays put for another two weeks. Then he is more than welcome to come! I would really rather avoid an airlift out to Dubbo too!!
We weren't affected by the floods directly, though they did cut off the most direct exit route to Sydney. But you could still get out of the area, it was just that you had to take a detour that would add on a few hours tot he trip. And you couldn't get into Dubbo either.

Our chrissy was lovely! This is the first year that the kids have really 'gotten' chrissy, well Lily did, and she was just too too cute! When she woke to find her santa sack on the end of her bed, she was just soooo amazed and happy! She said to me 'Santa really did come mummy!!!' with the biggest eyes looking at me!! Then when we went out to the lounge and she saw all of the pressies there...well...!! She didn't know what to do with herself! Liam was still asleep so DH and I went to wake him to join the fun, and we came out to Lily naked in the loungeroom, wanting to put on clothes that were one of her pressies, and then she said 'But, but I need to wee mummy!!'. I told her to go and wee, and put Liam down to open his pressies and she was like a puppy running in circles wanting to open gifts with him, but needing to go to the loo, it was absolutely hilarious!!
We then went to a friends house for brunch, which was really lovely. We stayed til about 2.30 in the arvo and then we all came home and fell asleep for almost 3hrs!! I then cooked a big traditional roast for dinner, which was delish, and we had some yummy trifle for dessert which I have been hanging out to eat since I decided that was what I was going to make for christmas day, lol! All up it was a really lovely christmas considering we weren't with extended family for the first time ever!

Ok, gotta go, sorry no personals today! Hope you're all well

[MrsFabuloso]

Just thought I'd drop in and say.....HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Can you believe our kidlets will be 4 this year???????? Wow!! Hope you all had an enjoyable night and that 2011 is awesome for all of us!

[Kazbah]

Happy new year ladies Be safe.

[MrsFabuloso]

Hi girls,

just thought I'd drop in and let you know that DH and I will be going to Sydney either tomorrow arvo or Sunday. So if you don't see me around here or on FB, it's not necessarily cause baby is here! It will be the case eventually though, hehe! Hopefully sooner than later. I have someone to announce Heffalump's arrival, so you will not miss it! I think I should still have some net access, though won't be on so much as I ususally, which is probably a good thing, lol.

Ok, I hope you're all going well, and the new bubbas are being good for mummies and daddies, and the big bubbas are being helpful and listening to mummies and daddies!....well I can live in hope right??

[Kazbah]

Good luck Kel - are you staying there until Heffalump is here? All the best, hope your hips don't annoy you too much on the drive, panadeine is your friend!

[DisGirl]

Well hello strangers! I'd kinda forgotten about this thread!

Kaz, Congrats again on the arrival of your newest little man! Hope all is going well and he's settling into the family

Kel, good luck on the trip to Sydney. At this rate, you will probably have your bub before I have mine!!!!

Mel, sounds (from FB) like you had a great camping trip. I'm jealous, we could have gone on our annual trip after all Oh well, hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Hi to Kris and Jen!

AFM: STILL waiting for Spongey to arrive. Having the first two bubs early has turned out to be horrible! I'm not even a week overdue yet and so totally over it. I have no signs of impending labour, but then again I didn't with the boys either. I feel huge, sick, sore and very sorry for myself! Jealous of all the celebs having babies that were due after me
Ben is doing great. He finally, FINALLY started pooing on the toilet this past week. It has taken him SO long and a lot of different efforts and techniques to get him to go, but we are finally there Still in night nappies though. He is so excited about the arrival of the new baby, but he has been counting down for nearly a week when he told me I still had 10 days to go. He hasn't wavered from that countdown at all, and every morning updates me. Today we're down to 4 days. If he's right, it's going to be very freaky!
Jared is doing well too. He's finally sleeping through the night most nights - yay! He is the most adorable, cheeky thing in the world. His personality is hilarious, and his smile melts my heart. The little bugger flashes that smile and can get away with just about anything He is SO affectionate and will climb onto my lap (what little there is of it!) at least 10 times a day, just for a quick kiss and cuddle. He really loves skin on skin contact. I can't believe he'll be two in just ten days!!!

DH and I are great too. DH has been fabulous, especially this past week. I'm just so exhausted (not sleeping) all the time, he has to do everything around the house and he hasn't complained one single time. My mum has been coming out to help with the boys about every second day which is great because I can barely haul myself off the lounge!

That's about it. Basically we're in a holding pattern at the moment, just waiting for Spongey to decide to join us out here in the big, wide world!

Hope you're all well and I'll subscribe to this thread so I remember it's here!

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Hey Mel.... good to see you on here! Glad Im not the only one up early this fine morning! I have already been to the supermarket at 6am.... kids and dh are still asleep

I know how you feel when you have 2 babies who come early and the 3rd takes its time. Amy came on her due date and I was ready a good 3 weeks earlier! I hope it happens for you soon. Yay on bens progress with the toilet. Its hard I say! Olivia was pretty easy though and probably because of her nudist habbits I was able to go with the flow! We are tt kind of anyway Rebecca. She is a nudist too so we have the potty out on the deck and sometimes she will use it. She refuses to poo in there and will poo anywhere but the potty. Yesterday she actually went on the toilet without me having to ask her and she did it 3 times... followed by 1 on the floor!
Jared sounds so lovely, I keep up with yours and everyone elses pics on fb. Camping was fun except I hate packing, setting up, pulling down and coming home and washing... all the inbetween stuff is great. Amy did well as did the other 2!

Kel- I saw your tummy on fb... omg you are huge! How lovely though! I suppose not for you! All the best with going to Sydney and having your little man. Cant wait for the news.

Kaz- hows the bfing going? Amy is on formula now and shes doing well. My nipples are very thankful for not expressing all day long! I did try her again at camping but she just usues me as a dummy.

Kris- hows things out bush???

Jen- how are you and the boys?

ASM- all is well. Amy is such a delight. She sleeps through and last night she moved in with her sisters. I was worried I wouldnt hear her but I do have a monitor.... she slept from 9pm til just before 6am and has been doing that on and off for about 2 weeks. If she wakes its for a feed around 330am. So nice to have a good sleeper so far!
Olivia is doing well, I cant believe shes nearly 4!! She had so much fun camping and now shes home shes bored. Rebecca is great too.... I am so blessed to have beautiful happy children. Dh is well, he will be back at work tomorrow Oh well. Hes been a great help. He asked me the other night about our friends car and how many seats it has and when I said 5 he commented that it wouldnt be enough to fit 4 children! I think he is keen on another one. Me too I think! I am not on any contraception. I had the script for the mirena and one for the normal pill but havent done anything coz AF hasnt come back (although I think it wont be long). Lots to think about hey! Anyway, I am enjoying my morning peace so might go get coffee before the mad house wakes up! Take care

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Congratulations Mel on the birth of Joshua..... I see youre doing ok to be on line already!!! Cant wait to hear all about it!

[MrsFabuloso]

Congrats Mel and Family on your new arrival!!! How exciting! Hehe, Mel, we're baby buds again

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Well, we arrived in Sydney safely. We ended up doing it ove 2 days thankfully. It was a loooong trip!! Sitting in the car isn't easy when you're as huge as I am! I am going well, plodding along. So over being pg, mostly just that people are staring at me like they haven't ever seen a heavily pg woman before. So many comments about being huge and when am I due...when I say not for about 2 weeks people nearly fall over!
I have been losing bits of my mucuos plug and having crampy pains at night, lots of strong BH too, but I don't feel like anything is impending at all. I fully expect that baby will be staying put for at least another week or so!! I ahve been doing lots of walking and shopping and taking EPO and RLT. I will have to buy some pineapple, lol!! Trying to do what I can to encourage bubs, but he will come when he's good and ready!
Been buying up a storm while we are close to shops, lol! It's making me miss the convenience of being near shops. But I also miss being at home and not sweltering in this ridiculous humidity!! It's amazing how quickly I have gotten used to minimal humidity and the type of dry heat out in the bush!
Wonder who will pop next.....??
I don't have much of a chance to get online at the mo. I'm at the library at the moment! But if anyone else pops congrats! I hope you are all going well and that our impending labours are all nice and 'easy' (!!) and just the way we hope they will be. Good luck lovelies!

Belly rubs and good luck to you all!

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Congratulations Kel on the arrival of your little man... cant wait to see pics on fb! Glad to see you got home ok too.

Wow all these new babies in our thread! Hope youre all well. We are doing fine. Amy is 3 months old already. shes a champ! Rebecca is great, am starting to tt her, its kind of hit and miss. Olivia is fantastic. I cant believe shes nearly 4! Shes so smart and witty and loving and firey and I got to go coz Amy is hungry! I am starting my diet today.... 17kgs to loose! Wish me luck!

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Hi... hope youre all well. So many new babies around so you must all be busy. Things are going well here, Amy is nearly 4 months old now Liv and Bec are back at day care now, off to 4 year old kinder for her next year!... Then Bec the following year. Still havent decided if our family is finished yet! I dont want to get pregnant for the wrong reasons... to have a boy.... i need to want to have another baby.... anyway its a while away before we think of anything like another one!
Oooh does anyone know how to get becca to poo on the toilet... flat out refuses!

[DisGirl]

Oooh does anyone know how to get becca to poo on the toilet... flat out refuses!

We have only just gotten BEN to poo on the toilet, and as you know, they are almost four!!!! We just had to find the right bribe in the end, he understood what he had to do, but kept telling us he was scared, but what he was scared of changed all the time. His teacher told us he was just playing with us because he'd poo at school!!!! Grrrr. Anyway, I can't really help you - sorry.

Josh is calling...

[MrsFabuloso]

Hi all I'm around too!

My kids are amazingly all asleep at the same time, and while I should be doing the folding, cooking, dishes or hanging out some washing, here I sit on BB and FB!

Mel, sorry no idea on the poos on the loo. We had the same issue with Lily. Like Mel says, it was just the right bribe at the right time that worked. After that day, she started to poo on the loo, other wise she would get a nappy and ask to put it on so she could poo. I ddin't make a big deal of it, every now and then I tried her on the toilet to poo, but otherwise, I didn't worry. She did it in her time.
How exciting to think there may be another little bub for you guys! I get excited again to think of another baby too, but I know I couldn't cope doing this again, and DH definately wouldn't have another one! Plus the OB warned me that if I had another bub, I could haemmorage really seriously the next time around and I had to consider that if we were going to have #4. And I just couldn't be pg again. Ergh!! 3 is enough for us!

We are going well. The hopes I had earlier on that I might have a good bub in Caelan were a bit premature! While he's a pretty good baby, he rarely cries, his sleeping isn't the best. Day sleeps are hard to come by and he's feeding 3hrly through the night, while that is 100 times better than the other two, I am up 3-4 times a night to feed, and often once a night there is a 1-2hr party going on, usually at about 4am. So tired. I don't know how things will work when DH does a night shift...so not looking forward to it. Liam still needs someone to sleep with him. And I am cosleeping with Caelan...and there's only one of me....so who know's how that will work??!!

Ok gotta go, kids are awake.