Hello!!!!!!! I've been missing you all so much and no time to post, going to try from now on though!
BS - OMG!!!!!! Such brilliant news. I'm so happy for you and DH.
Alison - Bummer that you're not enjoying work, life's so full now isn't it! I'm teaching 4 classes a week and even that's enough to keep me very busy. Amelia sounds so lovely, and a very clever girl with her talking. Liam's really only managing da das and ma mas at the moment.
Good on you with the WW! I joined years ago and am now 21kgs lighter than my starting weight. The program's brilliant, and if you stick with it I guarantee it'll work. You'll be a skinny minny in no time.
AFUS - Liam is running me ragged! He climbs from our lounge onto the dining table, falls down stairs, slams fingers in doors and drops cat food tins on his toes. I swear I watch him but he's like Vampire Bill in True Blood...whoosssh...one side of the room to the other. And he's not even walking yet! Gah!
Great to hear from you Sesame, sounds like you have a cheeky little one. As I have always said mum's need eyes everywhere however the kids still manage to get into things they shouldn't and hurt themselves.
Jett loves attempting to climb our stairs and then topples and lands on the tiles not a soft landing for him
I can't believe our little ones are approaching their 1st birthdays where has the time gone?
This time last year we were all ladies of leisure enjoying maternity leave.
Ali your words are so very sweet, I hope we stay in touch forever and hopefully oneday will be bale to meet in person. I understand you not enjoying being back at work.
AFM Not enjoying working but am enjoying the money. We are able to splurge again and not have to watch closely what we are spending.
I need to loose some more weight too but it is really hard for me to find the time and energy to exercise. I am eating healthy but no exercise is not helping.
Hi Sesame - hee hee little Liam is so cute, he sounds like a real boy, is he walking? Amelia might be a chattberbox but she's slower with the walking etc., she's only just started walking along furniture, I'm dreading the climbing lol! Wow 21 kgs, that's awesome! I lost 8 kgs last time I did WW so I'm determined.
Hi Lani - love you lots and definitely want to meet one day, you and I are soooooo similar, we could be twins with our thoughts xx Are you going to try for another baby sometime? Re work, I'm the same, the money is good but the action of doing it sux, it's a hard one isn't it.
Hi Everyone - how exciting, I've got on twice in 2 days wahoooooo!
Woo Hoo Ali. I am here again too. We sure could be twins. hehehe I so hope we can meet one day.
I am on Reception today at work as the receptionist is sick so I am having a very quiet smooth day.
We are trying now for number 2 but got the dreaded AF yesterday so not this month. Considering Jett was 4 years in the making and finally an IVF baby I really hope it happens cause I don't want to go down that path again if I can help it. I have made an appt with the Gyno as I have had a few problems already since AF returned ( this is only my 5th AF) since Jett. Can you believe I can't get an appt til end of January it was a 12week wait.
What is everyone buying the little ones for their birthday's?
BS- How is everything going? Hope you are feeling well.
Suz- How is your mouth healing? So glad it wasn't serious.
Lani - Isn't it frustrating when you can't get into these doctors when you need them! Definitely ask the doctor about it but I wouldn't worry about only getting AF 5 times. I don't think I've had it more than that.
Sesame!! Great to see you back on BB! Liam sounds like a handful. Lucky you're a strong yoga mummy!
Alison - thanks for that last post. It was so sweet Amelia's language development is amazing! Matilda has stopped saying the couple of words that she had under her belt. Funny how they do that. It sounds like you won't have to work for much longer if you don't want to. Three days off isn't enough for social girls like you and Amelia!!
AFUS - well we have cause for celebration. Matilda slept through for the first time last night! Which is lucky, because, well, I'm...pregnant! It has been a huge shock. My best friend thinks that's a bit daft given we were not not TTC but it took quite a few months last time and some careful timing. And I'm just so not prepared for it. Even though Matilda has been sleeping I haven't!! I've been tossing and turning wondering how I'm going to cope, how Matilda is going to cope, how it's all going to work!!! I'm probably more worried about pregnancy than after the baby is born (perhaps naively). I just hope my back holds out. Matilda has been sooooooooo clingy lately. She's always a high need girl but I seriously can't put her down for more than 2 minutes at the moment. I'm wondering if there's a change in my milk because of the pregnancy. But I'm going to have to try to get her entertaining herself more with a growing belly on the horizon. I just don't know how. She gets so bored so easily and its personal interaction that she enjoys, not playing with toys. I'm worried I was mad to let myself get pregnant. I know I should feel blessed and I do, but I'm TERRIFIED! I just hope I can give them both enough attention. Well anyway, I've got a to do list that is hanging over me (and seems to feel even more urgent now!). But I'll try and get on again later.
OMG TILDA CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is fantastic news! So, were you not really trying but not using protection? Wow all you girls.....you and BS can be Belly Buddies again, lucky ducks! You will be fine, but I understand what you meant, I feel that way hence why I'm not sure when to try again, I think I'll take some advice BS gave me today and just go with it, after all, it could take 6 months to get pregnant, if it happens earlier, it was meant to be. So many girls I know are pregnant with their 2nd, to be honest I don't think it makes much difference, at any age gap there'll be challenges, I think having them close together is wonderful for them don't you, imagine having a sister or brother close in age, gorgeous. How far along are you sweets? I'm so happy for you. And yay to Matilda for sleeping through! See, it was bound to happen, let's face it mate, your next bub could be a wonderful sleeper from day one, it can't be any worse so you can handle anything, the next one will be a breeze! I'll be the one who struggles if I get a bad sleeper next lol.
Hi Lani - you're so gorgeous, I hope you fall soon too, I'd be really stoked if it happened for you sooner rather than later given your tough journey to get pregnant with Jett.
Hi BS - can't wait to hear all your updates as well.
Wow - I feel like I'm lagging behind now ha ha ha. I want to lose this last 3 kgs before I get pregnant though, otherwise it will be even harder to get off next time! Doesn't help being 37, grrrr.
Waaaaah! I haven't had time to post lately and I"ve wanted to so badly!
Tilda - OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Thats fantastic news! And I think Alison has hit the nail on the head. There will be challenges no matter what the age gap...if you left it a bit longer she'll be in the middle of toilet-training or the terrible-twos...its always something! And you WILL cope. As we all will, yes it's going to be tough, but the tough times don't last long, and they're so worth it. Oh my goodness, I just can't beleive 2 of us are pregnant with our seconds already! Stop it girls, you're making me so clucky!
Alison - great to see you on here again! We've missed you! I'm too scared to get on the scales, I was doing really well and got to within 2kg of my pre-preg weight, but lately I"ve been eating way too much peppermint chocolate and m&m's. Plus don't have any time for walks any more. Good luck for the Weighwatchers, I'm sure you'll lose it in no time Amelia is doing so well with her words! And I loved the video of her giggling with the wind in her hair, she's so gorgeous!
Sesame - great to see you back too! Wow, Liam sounds like a right go-getter! And don't worry with the words thing, Michael is the same. All he ever says is da-da, its been like that for months now. There's the occassional ma-ma and na-na. But thats it. Oh, and he's started going "zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzza !" Which is sooooo cute.
Lani - Ooh, good luck for the TTC! I hope you fall quickly and avoid IVF Gosh, it was a year ago we were all on mat leave! I miss those days...sitting on the couch, watching every episode of Jam & Jerusalem and eating us out of house and home. Good times
Willow - has Harry's sleep improved? I hope so very much.
Suz - great to hear it wasn't a tumour, I hope you're recovering well and not in too much pain.
Hello to everyone else!
AFM - Been really busy lately with work and my Aunty is over from UK so been seeing her a lot, plus trying to get stuff ready for the party, plus start christmas shopping. Its just ridiculous, not enough hours in teh day! Thank goodness I don't work any more than 2 days!
Michael is doing lots of standing, pulling himself up on things and then letting go. He usually starts giggling once he knows he's not holding on to anything, which makes him lose his balance and he ends up on the floor. He's also started pointing, which I love. But its only with his left hand. I've also noticed usually when he's eating, or throwing a ball, he'll do it with his left hand. Do you think its too early for them to have a left/right preference? I wonder if he's going to be lefthanded?
OMG CONGRATULATIONS Tilda Sooooooo happy for you. How far along are you? Matilda must have know you needed the sleep hope she does it again tonight. Also agree with Alison no matter what the age gap there will always be challenges.
Have you spoken with your dr re still breastfeeding whilst pregnant?
You and BS can be belly buddies again wow.
Beany - Thanks I hope it happens for us too. Enjoy the time with your aunty.
Alison- Good luck with weight watchers, I am sure you will loose the 3kgs.
Well I had a very successful trip out shopping this morning, found a beautiful dress for my works Christmas party, can you believe I tried it on 2 weeks ago and it was $150 but a little too big, got it today in a smaller size and it was reduced to $29.95 as it was the last one left. I think it was marked wrong to be honest but I am happy with my bargain. Also Jett was an angel while we were out even fell asleep in the pram which never happens, he must have know I needed him to behave. Also got some christmas shopping done, still more to do but a big dent in it today. Also found a pair of sunglasses for myself for Christmas but they are $600 so will need to think about them first.
Hope everyone is well.
We have a very busy weekend ahead, have a 1st birthday tomorrow and then Sunday we are taking Jett to the Zoo.
Tilda - Big WOW for you hey! I can totally understand how petrified you must feel, but Alison's right, there's never a perfect time, and you're pregnant now, so just think, when the rest of us are still wading through nappies you'll be getting ready for school.
And don't worry about Matilda either, this is probably just what she needs. I'm sure she'll be a beautiful big sister.
Lani - Great bargain you! Well done. Good luck with the TTC.
I've only seen AF 3 times, but I've been BF'ing lots.
Beany - The pointing sounds very cute. I've noticed Liam doing lots with his left hand too. I wonder if it has something to do with which parts of their brains are developing? DH is terrified he's going to be a lefty and he'll struggle to teach him sports.
AFUS - Liam is asleep in the car in the garage ATM. I plug the baby monitor camera in and head into the house. It's so blissful to be in the house by myself! Off to do some laundry now, thrills a minute hey!
Tilda I've just read the rest of your post, I only got as far as "I'm pregnant" before. It will be ok!!!! It really will, I know you must be freaking out. I was too when I was pg with DS2, DS1 was not quite 2 and not sleeping through and I was terrified, but it was all ok you just do what you have to do. DS1 miraculously started sleeping through about a month before DS2 was born, he would still get into bed with me but at least slept. It was a juggle at times with the 2 of them but you will be fine! Remember you have 8 - 9 months and Matilda will be a lot different then she still may be clingy, but she'll mature and grow a lot in that time, and when the new baby is old enough she will have someone to play with which will make things a lot easier for you.
I have to run lots to do...
Hi Sesame!!! Great to hear from you. I'll post more later when I have time
Hi Beany - Michael is so adorable, I love him and his little cheeky giggles. Amelia is pointing too, must be a stage! Michael might be lefthanded, Amelia uses both, but mostly her right hand. My mum's left handed, she always said left handed people are smarter lol. Hows the cake making going, all go go go? Not long till our bubbas birthdays hey, I wish I could make it to Michaels, I think I'll be a little busy with Amelia's however hee hee hee.
Hi Willow - how are you!!!!
Hi Rose - I see on FB you've been sick this week, hope you're feeling better now. xx
It's 39 degrees in Perth today, it's sooooooooo hot!
I second what Willow said. Craig was 15 months old when I fell pregnant with Ryan. He grew up a lot before Ryan was born and there was plenty of time to move him out of the cot to a big bed. Kanda has a shorter gap between her girls, hopefully she can post some of her experiences for you
Sesame - Hi there! Great to see you! Liam sounds like Ryan. Our past week has been all about falling down the stairs on our deck and shutting his fingers in the kitchen drawers. Wow, I can't believe you were 21kg heavier before WW! Good for you, that's one of the best recommendations for WW I've ever heard. So lovely to see you posting again.
Lani - Glad you finally found a dress and what a great bargain! How's Jett going with the allergies? That's Taronga Zoo you're going to on Sunday? One of my most favourite places in the whole world! Hope you have a great time, sounds like a fun weekend. I'm on AF number 3 as of today, so not many here either. Sending you some eggie-catching vibes ~~~~~~
Ali - Hope it's gotten cooler over your way, 39 degrees ouch! I haven't mentioned it in our other thread, but good on your for signing up for WW again.
Beany - They say it's too early, but I think Ryan is right-handed based on his preference for doing most things with his right. He even sucks his left thumb so he can have the right hand free to grab stuff. I'm still home full-time and have no time to organise Christmas shopping, I actually found it easier when I was working because at least I had a lunch hour to do things without kids! Crazy huh? Hope you have a lovely time with your Aunty staying.
BS - Happy 1st Birthday Eva!!! Thanks so much for your advice on the Kindle. I got mine in the post this week and I love it so much! How's pregnancy treating you?
Carmey - Thanks for asking after me on fb. The whole cancer possibility had me a bit freaked so I was a bit OTT with my status update "It's not a tumour!" How is beautiful Jack?
AFM - Still finishing up our renovations. Haven't organised anything for Ryan's birthday, haven't even sent out invites! Eeek! But I did plan for a casual BBQ thing, so hopefully things will pull together at the last minute My mouth is healing, thanks everyone who wished me well, but I seem to have a small infection where the cyst was. I'll have to ring the surgeon's rooms and ask them what to do. Ryan decided to cut 4 teeth while I was waiting to have the surgery as well as have a WW, so it's been fairly sleepless here. I've managed 2 nights with 8 hours now, for the first time in a month and it feels fantastic. Bit sad here, I've weaned Ryan from the boobies. He was down to only 1 feed at night before bedtime and it's been a struggle with lost of biting and fussing. We went next door to have dinner with our friends last night and I had a few drinks, so I didn't offer Ryan the boobies and gave him a cup of milk instead. He didn't ask for booby, so I figured it's time and tonight we did the same thing (minus the drinks). We lasted a couple of weeks longer than with Craig, so I feel like we did well enough, although I did hope to keep going until his 1st birthday but my poor nipples just can't take the chomping anymore.
Suzi, Jett is going well with his allergies I am just avoiding Dairy, Eggs & Soy from his diet. Things are pretty boring for him, but at the moment he doesn't seem to mind. It was Taronga Zoo and we had a fantastic day more about that later. Also I have been meaning to ask you how did you change your name? From Suz1stbaby to Suzi? I want to change mine but not sure how too. Hope the renovations finish for you soon, is there much to go? I am sure all will be ok for Ryan's birthday don't stress about not getting invites out yet, it will all fall into place for you. Hope your infection clears quickly for you. You did awesome to last this long with the BF. I was sad when I had to stop too, I still miss it
Tilda- Hope you have managed some good sleep from Matilda over the weekend.
Ali- Has it cooled down in Perth?
BS- How are you feeling? Did Eva enjoy her 1st birthday?
Carmey- How are you and Jack going? Meant to ask how did you get on with Jack's allergies?
Beany- I think Jett may be a lefty too but I ask the pediatrician at last appointment and he said too early to say, they say not till about 2years old.
Sesame- Wow awesome that you lost soooo much at WW. Hope you are well.
AFM - We had a brilliant family day at Taronga Zoo today, Jett loved it. The little monkey only had one 20min Nap in the pram all day. There was too much going on he didn't want to sleep, but thankfully he stayed happy. We got to see the 3 week old baby elephant and she was sooooo cute.
I really need to start getting organised for Jett's birthday Party.
Hope everyone is going well, how are the newbies going?
Hi Lani, did the Drs give you any indication about whether Jett will grow out of his allergies? Dairy, eggs and soy cuts out a lot of things, are you able to substitute for any of them? I've used a think called 'Egg Replacer' for baking and I guess there's rice milk? Glad to hear he's doing well. To change your username, you go in to 'Settings' up the top of the page, then 'My Settings' on the side menus and 'Request Username'. That sends a request to the mods and they approve it pretty quickly. Look forward to seeing your new name
The Dr's hope he will outgrow them but its too early to say yet.
Dairy, Eggs Soy is very hard, at the moment it is meat, fruit, vegies, pasta, Rice. That's about it. I have had one attempt at making muffins and cupcakes using an egg replacer and rice milk, they turned out ok, I overcooked them a little but haven't tried again.
We are back to the Pediatrician tomorrow. My concern is calcium deficiency. While Jett is still taking the formula I think he is ok, but long term I am unsure. We went to a dietician who wasn't much help she said he is doing well, not underweight so nothing to worry about.
I am going to have a test run of Jett's birthday cake tomorrow night. I am planning to do a monkey cake (normal) holding a bunch of balloons which will be cupcakes suitable for Jett.
Thanks Suz. I have clicked the link it didn't give me any option to advise what username I want to request. When I click it, it goes to a blank page that says done. Is that all it does and they will contact me?
It has been a huge shock. My best friend thinks that's a bit daft given we were not not TTC but it took quite a few months last time and some careful timing. And I'm just so not prepared for it. Even though Matilda has been sleeping I haven't!! I've been tossing and turning wondering how I'm going to cope, how Matilda is going to cope, how it's all going to work!!! I'm probably more worried about pregnancy than after the baby is born (perhaps naively). I just hope my back holds out. Matilda has been sooooooooo clingy lately. She's always a high need girl but I seriously can't put her down for more than 2 minutes at the moment. I'm wondering if there's a change in my milk because of the pregnancy. But I'm going to have to try to get her entertaining herself more with a growing belly on the horizon. I just don't know how. She gets so bored so easily and its personal interaction that she enjoys, not playing with toys. I'm worried I was mad to let myself get pregnant. I know I should feel blessed and I do, but I'm TERRIFIED! I just hope I can give them both enough attention. Well anyway, I've got a to do list that is hanging over me (and seems to feel even more urgent now!). But I'll try and get on again later.
That is fantastic news! So, were you not really trying but not using protection? Wow all you girls.....you and BS can be Belly Buddies again, lucky ducks! You will be fine, but I understand what you meant, I feel that way hence why I'm not sure when to try again, I think I'll take some advice BS gave me today and just go with it, after all, it could take 6 months to get pregnant, if it happens earlier, it was meant to be. So many girls I know are pregnant with their 2nd, to be honest I don't think it makes much difference, at any age gap there'll be challenges, I think having them close together is wonderful for them don't you, imagine having a sister or brother close in age, gorgeous. How far along are you sweets? I'm so happy for you. And yay to Matilda for sleeping through! See, it was bound to happen, let's face it mate, your next bub could be a wonderful sleeper from day one, it can't be any worse so you can handle anything, the next one will be a breeze! I'll be the one who struggles if I get a bad sleeper next lol.
Thats fantastic news! And I think Alison has hit the nail on the head. There will be challenges no matter what the age gap...if you left it a bit longer she'll be in the middle of toilet-training or the terrible-twos...its always something! And you WILL cope. As we all will, yes it's going to be tough, but the tough times don't last long, and they're so worth it. Oh my goodness, I just can't beleive 2 of us are pregnant with our seconds already! Stop it girls, you're making me so clucky!
Gosh, it was a year ago we were all on mat leave! I miss those days...sitting on the couch, watching every episode of Jam & Jerusalem and eating us out of house and home. Good times 
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