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.
Alison - Grrr to the workmen! That's really unfair. I would def be telling them to look at their watches because it's not fair to you guys or your neighbours. Us mummy's need all the extra sleep we can get!
Re: the weight thing. I'm really not that thin - I think the water shot just made the illusion I am! Honestly, I still can't fit into any of my old shorts, jeans or pants. I have this big belly that looks like I'm 3 months preggars at the end of the day. Ick.
Hi Carmey - I know, I'm not happy! Although the bobcat has stopped now.....so why do they have to do that first up if they only do it for 45 minutes, can't they wait until a little later!!!! All it did was move a few packs of bricks from one side of the pad to the other! Grrrr. Now everyone's awake! And if you want to see a fat guts I'll take a pic of mine and show you, I can't wear any of my skirts or shorts from pre pregnancy hence why I'm wearing waistless dresses, my exercise shorts were so tight on me yesterday it wasn't even funny!!! I meant to say before too, good luck finding a rental and yay for getting a great price on your place, will you buy again down the track? I hate renting. DH suggested we sell this and rent for a bit while we look around for something else and I said no way, to me it's dead money and I hate not being able to do what I like and having inspections etc. I still want to move though so we are going to look and see if there are any decent blocks left in our area that don't cost the earth - we bought ours 7 years ago so they were half the price they are now! We're near the ocean so the ones that are left are pretty exxy! Anyway, like I said, that's great you got a great price, how exciting to be approached like that!
Hi Kanda - we were posting at the same time! Oooh I'm watching Sunrise now, it's my fave morning show, will keep an eye out for you tomorrow. Do up a sign and stand in the background like they do so we can see you ha ha! Have fun with the Wiggles, I always hated the Wiggles but I've been told I need to get over that now I have a child....lol. Not sure why, they just irritate me for some reason - you watch, Amelia will love them so I'll have no choice ha ha. Good luck with your scan today, sounds a bit daunting but I'm sure you'll be fine. Let us know how it goes but we will be thinking of you and praying that it's nothing! xx
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Lobe the video on FB of you all in Perth. How nice it would be for us all to catch up. Like Alison said it's like we all have got to know each other so well over the last 12 months we have all been through one of the biggest life changing experiences of our lives together.
Alison, isn't it frustrating when someone wakes your baby up!. Over the last few days Sienna is really struggling to sleep during the day. She is waking up after about 20 mins and sucking on her hands but they then wake her up. Just as I get her to sleep, Lila runs in and makes quite a kerfuffle and I have to start all over again. It's exhausting!
Sounds like we are all loosing our hair!. Mine is black and I find it everywhere but the plug hole after the shower is the tell all.. at least I cut it short a few months ago, It was so long when I had Lila and I think I clogged up the vacuum cleaner more than once...eeewww
Carmey, I hope Jack starts to sleep better for you at night...its funny how if it's not one sleep its another...
Congrats on selling your apartment. It's a great time to sell and in Sydney prices are going nuts! get in before it's too late...I have no idea how our kiddies are ever going to be able to afford a home...
I got some grobags from the UK too.. so much cheaper than getting them from the aussies on ebay!.
Beany & Suz.. Lila was the same with her legs, she always wanted to stand and her legs were so strong. She started walking at 11 months old...that was a funny month!...madly scrambling to get everything out of reach around the house. It sure was 'baby proofed' in a hurry!.
Well done on all you ladies going and doing exercise. It feels wonderful to get out in the open air again doesn't it. I just love the adrenalin rush that getting puffed brings.
AFM tomorrow we are heading off to Sunrise headquarters to see the wiggles. We may even get on the telly! ...well Lila might. Andrew my husband is the audio director for sunrise (i used to be the assistant director before bubs 1 & 2 came along) so It will be a huge morning and I get to see all my old work mates too, so we are all excited.
Today I have my nuclear scan on my thyroid. I have to stop breastfeeding for 48 hours as the radiation stays in my breast milk so I have been pumping like crazy. I hope it all goes OK.
Big Hugs to all you girlies..
love Kanda...
I had a great time catching up yesterday! I have to say, too - all of you look absolutely fantastic. And yous bubs are utterly gorgeous We'll have to make it a regular thing I think. I only thought this morning, too - if anyone else wanted to "join" us, I could easily set up my laptop on Skype
I'm losing my hair like crazy as well, just like everyone else. Pretty much every time I comb or wash I throw out a ball of hair the size of a small kitten (the joys of having hair down to your butt!). I practically didn't lose a single hair the whole pregnancy, so I figure I have nine months of shedding to catch up on.
I'll be back later for proper replies, brain is a bit useless atm. Liam had an unsettled night, so I'm a bit fuzzy from broken sleep.
Hi girls. Just a real quickie. It was so fantastic to meet the Perth girls yesterday. Funny how familiar everyone felt! I wish I was staying! And thanks for taking those gorgeous pictures Rose. Are you able to email me that gorgeous one of Matilda sucking my finger? Definitely want to print that one! I've just posted a few on FB (I really wish I'd actually had time to brush my hair and put some makeup on!). Well, I now realise why Matilda was soooooo unsettled yesterday. She has a cold. I didn't think it was like her to not take the boob when she was unsettled. I think she has a sore throat and the milk is stinging. Dad had a sore throat a couple of days ago but it went away pretty quickly and we didn't think much of it. I SOOOOOO hope we haven't given it to the other bubs. I'll feel terrible. Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! I wouldn't have come if I'd realised! Sorry I can't reply to all the gorgeous posts. Sick bub and have to pack to go home tomorrow (if Tilly can even fly ).
And what lovely little bubbies you all have! Thanks again, Rose 
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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