Hannah, you should try the medicine...Eva has changed so much since I started it - it took about a week to really settled her but it is so great now, I don't know how I did not start using it sooner. Good luck you poor thing - I know how hard it is to see baby crying and not eating well...
Rose, good that you take pics! We can all live vicariously through your photos - wish I could be there!
Beany, that video is amazing! I remember that it was one of the reflexes they tested on eva as a newborn at the hospital but they siad it usually disappears around one month, so Michael is probably going to walk fast!!!
Alison, good idea to get those muffins out of the house - I have also banned all sweets from my house!
Quick update - Eva has been doing great - she had three or four night where she stayed up crying until about 930/10pm but then slept well (she actually sleeps through the night finally, but she wakes up crying a bit around 2 or 3 and by the time I get to her she is back asleep, so I have to train myself not to jump out of bed!) She slept from around 9:30 to about 530 those first few nights with two wakings in the middle of the night but she fell back asleep...Last night though!!! DH and I decided that she is complaining because we put her to bed too early, like Hannah, so we decided to change bedtime to 930 to see what happens...so she had her bath at 6 and then went down for an hour nap then when she woke up instead of trying to put her back to bed, we played with her had her at the table with us during dinner etc, then I fed her at 9 and we put her down around 930, well guess what? She slept through until 630!!!!!!!! She had one little cry at 320am or so but again was sleeping once I got to her room so it was just a dream or a dummy cry...I could not believe it! And this medicine is working wonders! She is giggly and happy all day and sleeps better and eats huge meals and lets out huge burps, so everything here is going really great I am really feeling happier at the moment because I can see her enjoying her daily routine so much more! She also LOVES the big bathtub and kicks around and loves the running water etc...
She has also been super clingy with me but I like it - she was not super cuddly before and now she seems to always want to nuzzle in my lap - might just be a phase but I'll take it! I feel like she is going to be a very independent little toddler, more interested in looking around and seeing things than clinging to her parents so I am enjoying her gripping my neck and nuzzling her face in my arms when she wants cuddles
I have been getting out for hour walks almost daily and if not the half hour at least Every day (except sunday since there was a bad storm and I was scared of branches falling on her head!)...and I am at the trainer three times a week now..still no loss but I feel better so I'll just keep at it until this fat disappears! I was fat in high school so am really scared to stay heavy since I work very hard to stay thin...That's why I was so upset when I could not exercise anymore after my fifth month!
We've been so quiet because we're all on FB! I love all the pics and videos. It's like I've met you all in person, without ever actually doing so.
Beany - Like BS said, looks like Michael still has his walking reflex. Ryan's is gone now, but he used to do a great Thunderbird impression Your boy has strong legs. Does he push up with his legs and want to stand all the time? Craig did all of that and walked the day after his 1st birthday. That's not early, but big boys are meant to be slower. You've inspired me to get the Jolly Jumper out for Ryan. Wow, Grobags cost so much that I didn't get any for Craig. In fact the friends who had them only had 1 or 2 in each size because they cost so much. I might look into some second hand ones for Ryan. Hurry up Wonder Weeks, I want my copy too!
Tilda - I hope Matilda takes that settled pattern back to Tassie with you. Fingers crossed for you that it is the 3 month hump and not her Grandparent's house.
Kanda - Love the pics and video on FB! The girls look great, Sienna is such a cutie pie and Lila's got gorgeous hair and such an expressive face. Hope your days (and nights) are getting better.
Willow - Damn it's cold here! Not that 26 degrees is freezing, but where did Summer go? Are you feeling it too? How's Harry doing? How's the back? Off to the Chiro again?
Sesame - How's the teaching going? How's Liam?
Alison - That's a neat ploy, to make regular muffins so you can't eat them Love the pic of Amelia on FB with the frangipani flower behind her ear. Just beautiful. Hope Amelia's sleep settles back down and it gets cooler for you.
Hannah - Glad you went to see a GP and have a referral to a Paed. Hopefully they can sort out why Amelia is chucking so much at night, but it's a shame you have to wait 2 weeks. One of my friends had a bub who had bad reflux and the infant Gaviscon was a life saver for her, so it's worth a try before you see the Paed. Have a chat to your Pharmacist. At least her weight gain hasn't been affected. Hugs to you both, hope both of you are feeling happier and more comfortable soon.
Brussels - Enjoy those cuddles! I have a very independent toddler, but he still comes up and gives me a kiss and a cuddle every so often, just doesn't necessarily want cuddles when I do. You're so good getting out and walking! Don't worry, I'm sure the weight will shift. Eva sounds like she's doing so much better now.
Rose - Love the FB pics of Liam! Can't wait to see pics of the Perth bubs together, hope you get to take some.
Carmey - Love the FB pics of Jack! I can't believe how grown up he looks. Hope you're all going well.
Lani - Happy Anniversary! I bet it was nice to go out for dinner and relax.
Perth Girls - Have a great meet today! Hope it's not too hot for you and that it cools down at night so the bubs sleep.
AFM - I'm hanging out by the letterbox waiting for all my internet purchases to arrive. I got some stuff off Catch of the Day on Monday, but am waiting on some breast pads, Wonder Weeks and a potty training kit. After a week Craig is still having a lot of accidents but I think we'll perservere. DH has been at work all week (he's a mechanic with his own workshop) he says he feels better after moving around. I guess there's nothing they can do for broken ribs except give him pain meds and he's already got those. Last night I made up a photo book (Big W) for my Dad for his birthday, some birthday cards for my Dad and Grandad and a calendar for us (can't wait 'til they get here!). My laptop stopped reading SD cards when I upgraded it to Windows 7, but I fixed it yesterday and posted a heap of stuff to FB. I've been so busy there's no time to think about my baby weight or exercising. Ryan is a little star and just gorgeous. Life just seems to go on around him and whenever I feel a bit overwhelmed he's always got a smile or giggle for me. Off to Target tomorrow to buy Thomas the Tank Engine undies for Craig and a few other things in their sale.
Hi Girls - well what a fabulous day, finally met up with the Perth girls, Beany, Rose, Tilda, I had such a wonderful day and it was so great to meet you and your beautiful bubbies in person, let's do it again! Kate, when you're in Perth in May let's arrange another! Sorry I talked so much, I got in the car and thought oh no I talked too much ha ha - I was so excited I just couldn't contain it lol! I told DH that I talked the leg off the chair and he was not at all surprised, how rude lol! But seriously, it was so great and thanks again Stephanie for having us at your house and for taking those gorgeous shots....DH has also been reminded that I want an SLR camera, even moreso now!
After I got home I got a text from another friend reminding me that we were meeting for a walk so I was only home half an hour and had to go out again but it was only 5 minutes down the road. We went for a lovely hour walk along the coastal path with our bubs, was a bit scary dragging my shorts out and they only just fit - obviously need to continue those walks then! You don't realise how fat you've got until you try your old clothes on, I used to play tennis at lunch time in those shorts right up until I got pregnant and they were loose on me then!
Anyway, Amelia is fast asleep now, she's pooped after today so hopefully she'll give me another good night.
Had a lovely day with the Perth BellyBelly girls(and Tilda!), was so nice meeting you all and you're all just as lovely as I thought you'd be And what lovely little bubbies you all have! Thanks again, Rose And I want one of those camera's too...they take so much better shots than a 'normal' camera.
Suz - Oh, I didn't realise it was a relflex they have! Makes sense as to how he knows what to do then! Yes, he does push up with his legs & want to stand all the time, he'd do it forever if my arms didn't get tired!...like when I'm picking him up he puts his legs out like he wants to stand...but I'm beginning to worry that its damaging his spine tho, us letting him stand and 'walk', but he gets narky if we don't let him! Hmm, might be a question for the CHN. Yeah, Grobags are ridiculously expensive new...I refuse to pay that much! What is Catch of the Day, by the way? And yes, I'm losing stacks of hair too V sad.
BS - yeah, I have the same problem with jumping out of bed when I hear him during the ngiht, only to find that he's back asleep by the time I get to him! I'm sooo glad that stuff is working for Eva! Goodness me, I dont' know how you get the energy to do all that exercise! Its an effort for me to do a bit of housework, never mind a workout! Good on you!
Alison - Haha! I had the exact same experience withthe shorts...I can't get them past my thighs!! Ah well..still 8kg to go...
AFM - Had the most wonderful time when I got home from our meeting...played with Michael on our bed. He was giggling and talking. I loved it! And he gave me a hickey! On my collarbone! Gees he sucks hard, it hurt. No wonder my poor boobies were torn to shreds
Okies, bedtime now. Hope you all have a good night.
Suz, everytime I go in the shower to wash my hair I scream - I have lost the equivalent of two heads of hair...It is scary - I literaly had to cut the hair off of my comb last time since it was so much it would not come off! My body hair is all falling out too...I was getting a fuzzy belly during the pregnancy and now everything is smooth and bald, so at least that is good. I am holding out for NY to get my hair cut - I am going to go shoulder length for the first time in about 10 years! Then grow it back out. My hair is at my lower back now! but thin and long is not so nice.
Alsion, good for you being so active - I always need abit of time to decmpress after an outing, I hate going right back out -so good that you went walking and you look gorg in your pic A nice camera is a great idea - I did not realize what a diff the camera makes in the pics until FIL lent us his! You can see that now I go nuts on the pictures!
Beany, if it hurts him, he'll let you know - if he wants to stand it is beacuse he's ready That little champ Eva is doing the same - Only wants to stand and practice sitting up straight all the time. We put her on our knees sitting and she pushes up her head and back then slumps and does it again then holds it and turns her head side to side It's amazing to see how they change.
Rose, gorgeous pics! Liam is so cute in his little animal print nappies!
Carmey, saw your new pics on facebook - your body looks amazing good job girl! And jack looks like a little man, I love his faces! You must laugh so much with him!
Everyone else, Hello!!!
AFM another night from 930-650!!!! Still woke up for two cries at 3 and at 530 but she was asleep again once I got to her...so it is getting better - I managed to stay put for the 3am cry but still could not resist getting up just to check I am sure that will wear off soon!
I got Eva a new playmat because the one we have was a gift and it is pink and the colors not bright enough and I find it lacks a bit of stimuative toys and sounds so I got a new one (I'm nuts, I know) and she LOVEs it! there is a little monkey that makes music, and she kicks it non stop and is grabbing and much more engaged, so I was right in thinking that my girl loves brighter colors like her mama! She had such a blast on that thing that she is now sleeping soundly and pooped!
Just got in from my trainer and everything is sore...I also saw him monday and was sore monday and tuesday, then again today so I'll be sore until friday then I see him Saturday. I am probably going to add another training session on fridays as well to go 4 times a week and am still keeping up my hour walks every morning before lunch since the sun has been out here, finally! Still can't fit a damn thing, but I'll buy some clothes in paris and deal with it until it budges.
Anyway, last night we put Eva on that colorful pillow she loves (see pics on fb) and she was rolling in it and laughing and stroking it etc...and I turned to DH and said, you know it is amazing how having a baby, who sees everything for the first time, makes you really love life again - you notice colors, and shapes and textures that you usually do not even pay attention to because you have this little being who is going to see, touch and smell everything for the first time. It is amazing having a baby around - I am so happy.
Well, enough cheese, off to shower while the princess naps!
Oooh, I'm so jealous you girls all met up! How fun! How long did you have together?
I'm just loving all of your Facebook photos and videos - keep 'em coming!
BS and Suz - re: the hair. I'm the same. It grosses DH out that he keeps finding my hair absolutely everywhere. Gross. It must be related to our shifting hormones, do you think?
BS, that's great you're training so much. Do you feel yourself getting back to your original fitness level?
Alison - that's fab you've got someone to go walking with. Makes such a big difference to have someone else to motivate you. And I hear you on the shorts!
Beany - that's hilarious about the hickey! Just goes to show they have an amazing suck!
Suz - What is Catch of the Day?? I'm loving your pics on FB too!!
Everyone else - how was your night?
ATM - well, I have a bit of catching up to do so I'll try not to ramble too much. First up, Jack is just delicious and I'm loving having such a calm, happy bubby.
He's not sleeping those long stints at night anymore - it's back to 3 hours again. I have no idea why but it's not too bad. He sleeps really well during the day though so I spose it kind of makes up for it.
I have been trying to exercise each day and slowly but surely I'm dropping the weight. I have 6kg to go now. But I can't seem to help myself when it comes to eating junk. Like, yesterday, I had my mother's group over and I baked some brownies. They all nibbled at them and when they left I ate the rest of them. I'd say it was half of the entire batch. That's probably 1800 calories. I mean, seriously! Why do I do it?!
In other news, DH and have just sold our apartment! We didn't have it on the market (we've only been here 10 months) but were contacted by our agent who had a buyer who offered us a price we simply couldn't refuse! So, we are going to move out of here at the end of March (it's a quick settlement!) and just rent for 12 months. We'll probably buy an investment property in the city (Sydney) in the mean time and rent it out. It's all so strange because we do love this place but the money was just too tempting!
So, today I'm trying to find places to rent. Argh! So not fun.
Master Jack just woke up - better go and feed him.
Hi BS - sounds like Eva is getting into a routine for sleeping all night now, that's fantastic! I think you're right with the bright colours, babies much prefer them, I love bright and pastel colours so I have a bit of both for Amelia but I definitely think at this age the bright colours are more obvious to them, as well as shapes. With all your funky gear at home she must have a great time!
Hi Carmey - you look absolutely fantastic, if you lose 6kgs you will be a walking skeleton Seriously though you are skinny, those pics of you with Jack are amazing, I don't think I've ever been that skinny let alone 3 months after having a baby!
AFM - well I'm about to kill the people next door and given they're my in laws that could make things awkward. They are building next door and the freaking workmen are starting at 6.30 am and here they're not meant to start making noise until 7.00 am - they talk really loud, bang bricks around, start up the brick cutters and this morning we have a little bobcat and it's woken Amelia up again! She's used to noise and normally sleeps through it but I think because she's already stirring it just sets her off, I'd get another hour out of her if it wasn't for that. Not to mention myself, I had to get up to her twice last night because she'd jammed herself up against the side of the cot again and even though it's just fix her and back to bed it's still getting up isn't it. DH is down at the block at the moment but when he calls me today I'm going to tell him to call his parents and tell those workmen if they start before 7.00 am tomorrow I will go out there in my pj's and no makeup and messy hair and blast them! lol...the couple on the other side have a 7 month old baby as well and I noticed when I got up at 4.00 am their light was on so she was obviously doing the same as me! I'm sure she's not impressed either. I hope they don't realise the people building are related, I would feel so embarrassed. I just can't get past the fact they've had that block for 5 years and wait until I have a baby to start building.....rocks and head springs to mind.
Well, might as well go have breakfast, sounds like this bobcat is here to stay so I might have to go out this morning to get away from it. I have mums group this arvo at least.
I am really feeling happier at the moment because I can see her enjoying her daily routine so much more! She also LOVES the big bathtub and kicks around and loves the running water etc...
Makes sense as to how he knows what to do then! Yes, he does push up with his legs & want to stand all the time, he'd do it forever if my arms didn't get tired!...like when I'm picking him up he puts his legs out like he wants to stand...but I'm beginning to worry that its damaging his spine tho, us letting him stand and 'walk', but he gets narky if we don't let him! Hmm, might be a question for the CHN. Yeah, Grobags are ridiculously expensive new...I refuse to pay that much! What is Catch of the Day, by the way? And yes, I'm losing stacks of hair too 
V sad.
Goodness me, I dont' know how you get the energy to do all that exercise! Its an effort for me to do a bit of housework, never mind a workout! 
Good on you!
My body hair is all falling out too...I was getting a fuzzy belly during the pregnancy and now everything is smooth and bald, so at least that is good. I am holding out for NY to get my hair cut - I am going to go shoulder length for the first time in about 10 years! Then grow it back out. My hair is at my lower back now! but thin and long is not so nice.
Seriously though you are skinny, those pics of you with Jack are amazing, I don't think I've ever been that skinny let alone 3 months after having a baby!
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