Hi Beany and Alison - M had diarrhea yesterday and I've been vomiting all day today. I feel like death. But still made to the computer to say hi LOL! I'm just glad that M wasn't this sick. At least I hope its the same thing and I'm not about to give her this!! DH is out with M taking M's godmother to a friend's. She arrived from Perth this morning!!! I'll feel terrible if I pass it on! Anyway, won't do persies right now. Hope you have a better weekend than me.
Alison - Why does a teething elixir contain antihistamine? This is great for allergies and cold symptoms but other than that it will just cause drowsiness in babies - that would by why SIDS don't recommend it. You'd be better off giving her paracetomol on its own or applying a teething gel directly to her gums to relieve her pain.
Tilda - Oh no! I hope you and Matilda get over this bug soon
beany - We've put Amelia in family day care. I don't like the idea of child care centres for the same reasons as you. We can't protect them from all bugs and it is good for their immune systems to be exposed to some things. But what is the point of putting them in childcare so that you can return to work if they end up getting sick so you have to stay home to look after them? Plus I like that there's only a few kids at FDC. It feels more personal IYKWIM. FDC might be a more expensive than a centre (although not by much as far as I can tell) but IMO it's worth it for the extra attention they get. I suggest you check out as many FDC providers and centres as you can to get a feel of what would fit you and Michael best.
Okay, let's see if I can get some decent replies written before Liam wakes up from his nap!
Tilda - Oh no, I hope you're feeling better soon. Having a cold is bad enough when needing to look after a bub, I can't imagine doing it with gastro.
And as for nappy rash with teething - all the books seem to say it's a myth, but everyone I know with kids reckons it happens. Liam's had a bit of rash for the first time ever since he's been teething.
beany - I hear you on the child care worries. I'm lucky (in a way) that I work at home, so I don't have to think about putting Liam into care, but I'd still worry about him getting sick a lot. But, when you think about it, they're going to get all the bugs eventually when they go to school, anyway.
BS - TTC in September! I'm excited for you And I have to admit, a little envious. I almost wouldn't mind having another one close, even with all the hassle that we've had with Liam. But realistically, we'll be waiting until Liam is two or three before we think about it.
Hi Hannah - exactly.....it's so it helps them sleep. I was so wary about it because I felt a bit strange just giving it to her for that reason as opposed to plain old panadol. I won't use it again unless she has a couple of really bad nights in a row which so far hasn't happened. I'm with you on the home daycare for the same reasons.
Hi Tilda - oh shame poor you..........it's highly contagious too, it's so hard not to pass on but I know when we all had it one by one, my mum came to visit the day Amelia got sick and 2 days later she got sick and she was staying at my sister's at the time. She went home on the Friday and by the Friday night she was ill so then I was doubly worried she'd pass it onto my sister's family but none of them got it. It all comes down to hygiene and washing your hands religiously. I got it from Amelia because I was up to my neck in diarrohea (gross) with her for a few days and then DH got it but he was nowhere near as bad as me or Amelia. Amelia had it the worst, we all had the feeling like vomiting but not but we had the other end instead which I think I'd prefer sadly! Not that any of it's nice. Wishing you a speedy recovery, it usually only lasts 24 hours, I was feeling better about 12 hours later and by the 24 hour mark was back to normal. xx
BS - lol, stressed sperm is funny ha ha.
AFM - went to lunch today for FIL's birthday, it was lovely sitting out in the sun by the marina, I just wish MIL could refrain from telling me what to do. Amelia pursed her lips at lunch (she's gone off her solids a bit with these teeth, prefers yoghurt), anyway, I persisted a couple of times and MIL goes "mummy, I don't want any"...like she's talking for her. Then she did it for some other things and all I wanted to do was slap her....I hate it when people do that. I wanted to tell her to bugger off! haha
And DH has Liam for a bit, so I can do some more replies.
Alison - Teething is just awful, isn't it? Liam's had a bit of a bad run with it as well, where nothing works but giving him Nurofen. I hate medicating him, but I don't hesitate to medicate myself when I have pain, and I don't see any need for him to suffer. I'd wonder about that elixir having an antihistamine in it, but if it's a low dose, it's probably just to help the bubs sleep a bit. And hey, if it works!
Hannah - Oh you poor thing, glandular fever is awful I hope that it passes relatively mildly for you. And yes, take your sick leave and just rest as much as you can.
beany - I know a few people for whom PND has exhibited itself as anxiety (and at least one where it's been anger instead). I'm really glad that you're seeing a counsellor - sometimes just being able to talk to someone impartial is the best thing. Same for the meds - if you need them, they can be a miracle. If you need to talk about anything PND-related, I'm always here. Just grab me on FB or send me a text Just remember that you're not alone in this. And I'd always be willing to take Michael for a bit if you needed it.
Carmey - Glad that Jack's well again
Tilda - I hear you on the perception by the world thing. We just need to keep telling ourselves that parenting is a full time job, and a damn hard one. You don't get holidays, you don't get weekends or nights off. It's still hard to adjust to after working, though. I wish our society valued parents more, I do.
Hi to anyone I missed! Sorry I've been so bad with persies of late.
AFM - Having a bit of a rough patch with Liam teething again. He's okay during the day, but every second night or so he wakes up just screaming in pain. He's been snuffly as well - not sure if he's had a cold or if its from teething - so we pretty much do some saline up the nose, SM33 on the gums and some Nurofen. The combination seems to help him settle down enough to sleep again. Poor little guy, I just feel for him so much. And as of yet, he's only cut his first tooth. I can feel several of the others just below the surface, though, so they may cut through any day.
I've been sick, too, with a cold/flu thing. It kind of sucks not being able to take any decent meds, but at least I can use a decongestant spray, which helps me to feel more human.
I've been feeling like things have been getting on top of me again lately, too. Just really feeling the lack of time to get any decent work done. It's mostly my own fault for not really making use of time when other people are watching Liam for me - when my mother is here, I spend most of the time talking to her or playing with Liam. I'm in the process of sorting out my office space so I can actually lock myself away to do work when Mum is here watching Liam.
We've really hit separation anxiety, too, as well as started to see some tantrums. If you take away whatever Liam wants, he chucks a great tantrum now. I have a feeling that we're going to be in for some interesting times as he gets older. Luckily most of the time he's awake he's happy and smiley. Though it would be nice for him to be able to amuse himself with toys a bit more rather than needing to be entertained 99% of the time. But I guess that'll come in time, and then I'll be sad that he doesn't want anyone with him.
Alison - its awful to think of this bug sweeping through the house!! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I'm just hoping that what M had yesterday was the same thing and it just affected her differently. I'm actually wondering if it's the rotavirus they get vaccinated for which might be why it was so much milder for her. Don't you hate that third person baby talk that MIL's do? Mine does the same thing. It's so subtly undermining and difficult to say anything when they do it. Don't worry give her a good slap on bellybelly.
Hannah - I hope you're feeling a bit better. Try and rest and eat good food and drink lots of water. I think that's all you can do for viral things unfortunately.
Beany - I know a few people that have been really happy with family daycare. Maybe its a bit more of a normal environment too. I haven't even begun to think about it. I doubt I'll actually go back to work before number 2 but I'm going to put my name down anyway. Apparently its crazy trying to get daycare places in Sydney.
Rose - Colds suck! It's miserable having to plough on with them. I wish parent's were valued more too. It's such a full on job if you want to do it properly and give them all the time, stimulation, and love they need. I'm sure Liam will get more independent as he gets more and more mobile and is able to explore more. But then you're running after them anyway worrying they'll come to harm! A good reason to get away and do some work when you've got people there. But I know what its like. I'm the same. My aunt will leave and I'll think why didn't I do x, y and z while she was here instead of sitting around chatting.
AFM - well through the worst of it! Alison, you were right, pretty much 12 hours. I think I hit rock bottom at about 5pm and was asking M's godmother to shoot me but I've been on the mend gradually since then and I'm actually keeping some fluid down now which is good. I was starting to worry about the affect on my milk supply. Thank god it happened on a Saturday when DH was at home. I seriously couldn't look after M. I fed her and tried to spend a few minutes here and there with her but I was pretty much bed ridden for most of the day. That's the first time that's ever happened. Poor little thing wasn't sure what was going on and was a bit unsettled. It was nice to be missed but I hate seeing her unsettled. I am dreading giving it to M's godmother!!!! Timing sucks!!!! We've put her up at a hotel around the corner to try and minimise the chances but difficult...
Hi girls just a quick one I'm sure Harry will be calling soon.
Tilda I so feel for you!! Gastro is like the end of the world for me!!! I do not cope with nausea and vomiting at all. Glad to hear the worst is over. Hears hoping you haven't passed it on, btu even if you have it couldn't be helped, just bad timing.
Alison Sounds like Amelia's going to get fangs like Harry haha ...and yourself Haven't tried the risotto yet, I still find it hard to get into the kitchen to cook anything decent, Harry's just so full on and doesn't amuse himself, and only has 2 short naps a day, so I've been sticking to easy stuff I don't have to think about. But I'm going to start making more effort, I'm getting sick of eating the same old boring stuff all the time!
Beany Good to hear you're feeling a little better, I hope the counselling and meds help. It is really kind of sad how they're nearly toddlers already But also exciting to see them change and grow.
Rose Liam sounds like Harry, he can't amuse himself either, and if I try to leave him on his own to play with his toys even to cross the room to answer the phone, he crawls after me whinging until I pick him up, but I'm thinking like you as well, that soon they won't be as dependant on us and we'll probably miss it, so if the house is dirty and I have one arm with humongous muscles from constantly holding him while I do stuff, well so be it for a while.
Kawa Have seen on FB you were in the hospital again with a sick bub, glad all is on the mend now.
Hannah Glandular fever sucks! I had it years ago, only a mild case of it thank god, but still not good. That certainly explains your liver function, that must be a bit of a load off at least? REST REST REST! You don't want to end up with Chronic fatigue on top of it which can happen if you push yourself.
BS Stressed sperm how sweet!
I know I've missed some persies sorry and hi all, but Harry is still asleep and my eyes are drooping I might go and lay down until my next call.
Rose - Sorry you're feeling overwhelmed lately Being sick makes it so much harder to get through the day. Take care of yourself. I have a friend who comes around every week or two to give me time to get some sleep or housework done and we end up chatting the whole time she's here. It's nice to have that adult conversation though even if other things aren't getting done. By the way, I keep forgetting to message you on FB, but I posted those nappies the other day. You should have them early next week if you don't already.
Alison - I hate it when people tell mums what to do through their children. Thankfully I don't really have anyone who does it to me. It makes it so hard to tell them where to go. At least you can tell us where you think MIL should go
Tilda - Glad you're over the worst of it and that Matilda wasn't affected too badly.
willow - I am in awe of how well you cope with such a demanding bub. The rest of us are at least getting some time out overnight now. You're right, they are only little for such a short time and we'll miss the dependency as they grow up.
AFM - Despite the glandular fever, I've been having trouble sleeping at night. I kept wondering how in the hell can I have glandular fever and insomnia at the same time? It finally clicked today. My psych and GP have been suggesting for a couple of months to increase my AD dose but I didn't see the value with everything that was going on with mum and everything. I finally agreed to increase my dose last week as I was beginning to doubt that the way I felt was physical. Well that's why I can't sleep at night! So I have dropped my dose back down and hopefully I can get more sleep (although judging by the current hour it might take a few days lol).
I had an osteo appointment today. She did a lot of work with my liver and thyroid (which has also been working a lot harder). I always feel so good after seeing her. She suggested taking olive leaf extract and vitamin C to help boost my immune system. The olive leaf extract is an alternative to echinacea that is fine to take while bfing (echinacea is not recommended). Might be worth a try for those of you feeling a bit under the weather and unable to take conventional meds. It's actually quite yummy too...tastes like tea. I can't stand the taste of echinacea.
Amelia is thriving at day care too. I still feel guilty for putting her in care even though I'm not working right now. I should be able to engage and play with her, but I just don't have the energy. And she is having so much fun and is learning so much that I'm learning to accept that it is what is best for her. She has finally figured out how to move herself forward so it won't be long and she'll be crawling.
Hannah - Going by your fb update this mornign I'm guessing you're not having any luck on the sleep front? Thats fantastic to hear Amelia is thriving in day care. I really do think it does them good to be with other people like that, they get stimulated in other ways that we can't provide for them.
Tilda - I hope you're all back to full health now after the gastro. Did the godmother end up getting sick?
Alison - oh I soooo know what you mean with those comments through the baby. Irritates me no end. I'm scared I'll snap back one day!
Rose - thanks for the support I have my first counselling session on Thursday, so nervous! I hope you're all better after your cold. Oh dear, we haven't him the tantrum stage here yet...but I'm sure its not too far off, he does protest if we take something off him. Poor Liam sounds like he's having a rough trot with those nasty teeth. Don't you wish there was an easier way they could get teeth? Why does it have to be so painful for them?
Willow - How is Harry going? Is he sleeping any better?
Hello to everyone else!
AFM - still in the throes of sorting out daycare...seems like we MIGHT be getting somewhere. I've found a lovely lady not far from here who has just got a vacancy on a Monday, I get a real good feeling about her and she was just so lovely over the phone. I haven't had a good feeling about anything to do with daycare so far...surely thats a good sign? But the problem is work had said to not come in on a Monday or a Friday...so I'm just sorting out with them now if I can still come in on a Monday. I spoke to my boss this morning and he seems confident that it will be ok, but just has to check with HR. Fingers crossed!!!
Had a few funny days with Michael...he only had 2 30 min naps yesterday, most unlike him. He woke up really crying from each one and wouldnt resettle. So I took him for a walk in the pram and he started crying a few times then as well, v strange as he normally loves going for walks. And he's gone back to waking at 8pm then 9pm again. Really wierd. But luckily he's been sleeping through the rest of the night.
Has anyone dropped a feed yet, after introducing solids? Also...any idea's for something interesting I can give him for breakfast? I've only really given him baby cereals and pureed fruit. I tried weetbix once but it gave him the runs a bit.
Beany - sounds like Michael and Jack are experiencing the same sleep issues. Jack's been the same for the past few days. Maybe it's another one of those "wonder weeks"?
Hannah - you poor, poor thing. It must be so hard to battle through all of that at the moment. I know you're getting good care, but have you ever thought about Chinese medicine? It's just a thought - my herbalist is my miracle worker.
Tilda - are you any better today? My goodness, there's a lot of sickness out there at the moment!
Rose - sounds like Liam is going to be a leader, not a follower! He knows what he wants! I've actually seen Jack have little moments like that. It's hard because they're simply too young to understand any kind of reasoning. Hope your flu gets better, too. x
Alison - very exciting about TTC at the end of the year. A friend of mine swears by this method of getting what sex you want. I'll have to find out and tell you. From memory, I think it's like, DTD lots right on ovulation for a boy and lots of it a few days after? I can't remember...
BS - September! OMG, go girl! I am also envious in a way. I'm so far from ready it's not funny.
Everyone else - big hugs and hope you're doing well.
ATM - Jack and I have had a hellish weekend and past few days. He came down with another cold and then conjunctivitis. And now I have an ear infection. Honestly! I'm sick of being sick.
Other than that things are good. Some days DH and I think Jack is going to start walking, though I know it sounds crazy. He is always upright. Pulls himself up on anything he can find, the couch, the bed, the wall. And then he toddles across the length of whatever he's on, back and forth. And now, if there's anything close by that looks like a good thing to lean on, he reaches across and tries to walk to it. He does a lot of tumbling, as you can imagine. But he tries so hard! Little buggar.
Carmey, Jack walking before 9 months would not surprise me at all you have super baby!
Rose, I hope the overwhelmed feeling passes - Cleaning up your desk might help - I am one of those people that needs order to feel better - I just get more productive when everything on my desk is visible! For the moment it totally is not! We reorganized the house, which Eva is enjoying since we opened up tons of space for her to crawl and trot around in, but I need to get my desk and closet finished...As for Liam not entertaining himself...I am not sure how to remedy that - I am sure it will eventually pass...Eva was always pretty good at playing on her own...I think he is just a strong communicator (like you were saying, he seems to want to talk) and maybe needs someone there to chat with and who is better than mummy!
Alison, We might be pregs at the same time again lol That would be cool....We are starting in sept and last time it took me about two months to get preg so we might end up closer than we think!
Tilda, I am so glad you can start going out a bit! Isn't it a great feeling...have you tried a date night with DH yet?
Beany, just a quick tip for daycare - not sure if it is true or not but when Eva started the only thing that they insisted on, if you choose to put your child in part time (the minimum in Eva's day care is 3 days a week) is that it be three consecutive days...they explained that if you put them in mon wed and fri for example they never get used to being in daycare and have a really hard time adjusting...they also suggested keeping the days stable, so always mon/tue/wed for example....I think it def has some truth to it because even after a weekend I see that Eva has a harder time with me leaving her Monday morning...and by fridays she is pretty much having a blast and not crying when I put her down to leave...so just consider that...even if you work two days a week , would you consider putting him in for three? That way you have one day for the shopping, organizing etc??? It would really leave you the other days to focus on him, and you will want to He will get super social once he starts going and I am so happy you found a place that gives you a good feeling - it is harder for us than for them so if you feel reassured about the person caring for him that helps a LOT! Don't hesitate to ask me anything regarding this if you want - I think I am the only one with a baby in daycare...except for Hannah, I think, but I am in a bigger daycare, so I am sure we both have diff experiences to share.
Willow, Harry is def a momma's boy and you're right to enjoy it while he is, it will pass and then you will miss the days when he was always in your arms...
As for us - Eva finally got her first teeth - I have not seen the little buggers but I felt them! It might be one or two I don't know - she won't let anything in there! But we had a night of hell Monday where she cried so much and finally fell asleep on me (I felt like she was a little newborn again) - and her papa felt her teeth that night and I really felt them in there yesterday...Hopefully she gets some calm before the next round! First teeth at almost 9 months! I think she is the latest - and can you guys believe she is 9 months this week
As for #2 - I just feel ready - it is wierd but I am really insistent on them being close together...DH too. I feel like Eva is become a bona fide toddler and am totally ready for the baby thing again. I did not think I would be ready so soon, but it just came so naturally. I want them to not have too much of an age difference as well, and I would be happy to have had my two babies before hitting 30, that way if I decide to go on to have more, I would still be able to have 2 more...lololol - if DH wins we will be having 4! 2 close together then 2 close together (like his brothers and himself - 4 boys!)...I say 2 is just fine, but we never know...
I am in awful weather here - it is cold and rainy is august as usual here, so I am happy to have had a nice vacation with excellent weather.
Eva is doing better every day getting back to daycare and is starting to eat well again (she never eats well under stress)...so I am looking forward to getting back to some kind of routine - rebooked training sessions every monday and wednesday and DH and I bought bikes so I am going to try to knock off about 5 kilos before getting preg again...I'll still be starting with much more weight than I had before Eva, but after #2 I am going on a major detox/health program - I told DH I'll prob be taking time off from work and getting my ass back into shape.
Lani, just a response to your facebook status - Did you ever think of going to see an osteopath? I am saying this because I just thought of a friend who we saw while we were on vacation and his mother told me he would never sleep and he would just cry (they also tried controlled crying) and they found out much later that he had a painful displacement of a bone that could have been easily adjusted by an osteopath (the guy is an osteopath now! so when he hears the stories of how he was a baby he tells his mother that is a classic case found in many babies)...not saying that is Jett's problem, but maybe he has something bothering him that can be adjusted by an osteo...worth a try I guess?
Sending you big hugs! It will pass...it might just be teeth or digestion or something.
beany - Glad you've made some progress on the daycare front. Hopefully work will be okay with your days. Amelia hasn't been sleeping well during the day either. I'm thinking it's a wonder week. Have you tried yoghurt for breakfast?
I hadn't considered putting Amelia in care for a block of days before. At the moment she goes to care Monday, Thursday and Friday. She seems to be coping really well with it. But maybe its different for her being family daycare and with friends of ours. I couldn't cope working 3 days in a row so have organised my days so that I work two 1.5 day blocks. I have Friday afternoons off for some 'me' time.
Carmey - I haven't actually thought about Chinese medicine. Might have to look into it. You and Jack have certainly had a bad run lately. Winter is almost over so hopefully that will put an end to it. Go Jack! He does sound ready to walk. Don't you love how they are without fear?
BS - Glad Eva is doing better back at daycare. And yay for teeth, but boo for pain. Now that Amelia's top teeth have come in she looks so different. I miss my gummy baby lol.
Lani - I was also going to suggest taking Jett to an osteopath. It has done wonders for Amelia.
AFM - I worked out that I was having trouble sleeping at night due to an increase in my meds. I've dropped them back down and am sleeping better now.
And Amelia is crawling! It's not quite co-ordinated left-right-left crawling yet, but she can get where she wants to go by moving forward and quite quickly now, so I count that as crawling. I'm so happy for her because it's been frustrating her for so long but she could've waited until I have more energy to run around after her. She's also able to get onto all fours from sitting. Now DH really needs to sort out his cr@p. I've been at him for ages to get started but it just never seems to happen.
Hi Hannah - it's great to hear Amelia is enjoying some new found mobility! And I'm really glad daycare is working out so well.
BS - how very exciting that you're so close to TTC again! We'll get to hear about all the trials and tribulations of pregnancy again! It's strange to think you could be pregnant by Christmas! Are you sure you don't want to wait until after New Year DH has been dropping hints that he'd like to start TTC again too but I'm just worried about coping with Matilda while pregnant after my back and neck was so bad last time. It doesn't seem fair to her.
Carmey - You poor things. You've had a rough trot. I think that's what winter with babies is like unfortunately. I know it has been for us. You just feel like But I don't know about you but I smelt summer in the air this morning in Sydney!! I can't wait to be able to take Tilly for swims down at the beach! My MIL swears black and blue that DH walked at 6 months (I think she's exagerating somewhat) but its definitely possible to be walking by 8 or 9. Go Jack Go!
Beany - We've had a really similar few days to you. Only two thirty minute naps each day. And waking a couple of times around 8. I don't know if she's brewing another cold (bit of a runny nose) or its her other bottom tooth coming through. And lots of yelling in the pram. I went for a walk with a friend yesterday and it was quite embarrassing.
Willow - looks like Harry is still keeping you on the run. It will pass! You just have to keep repeating that to yourself. But I know it doesn't make you feel any less tired. Nausea and vomiting definitely feels like the end of the world to me too. And it didn't end with Saturday...more below!
AFM - Well I'm happy to say I'm starting to feel recovered. But would you believe that after a day of feeling washed out on Sunday I ventured to eat my first real meal in a coupe of days and both Matilda's godmother and I got food poisoning!!!! We roasted a rack of pork (mistake but that was what was in the fridge) and at about 2 in the morning we were both vomiting. So Monday was a complete write off too. And then she went home on Tuesday. What a bloody disaster! So I barely ate anything for 3 or 4 days and I think my milk might be really suffering which might be why Matilda was so grumpy yesterday. Do you think it will recover or will I be forced to wean? I really, really hope not. I have a doctors appointment today so I might ask her for some advice. Matilda had a very grumpy day yesterday as I was telling Beany, but other than that she's been in such a good mood. She LOVED having her godmother here and we went to Rhyme Time at the library on Tuesday which she really got into. It was so nice to see her responding to the singing and the books and racing off to play with the toys and the other babies. Last time she really hung back with me. So I think I've really got to make the effort to go to those things more. Well, I'd better do a few things while she's asleep. She's been the quintessential catnapper for the past week and its been driving me mad. Oh for a baby that would do those lovely 2 hour day sleeps....
Tilda - Oh you poor thing. Getting over gastro only to get food poisoning. Sounds like Matilda's godmother will have to visit again soon. Your milk should recover in a couple of days. Frequent feeds and drinking lots of water will help. Mine has been up and down with this virus so I have to keep remembering to drink lots.
Glad Matilda enjoyed rhyme time. I'm planning on taking Amelia to our local one next week.
Hannah, so glad Amelia is doing well with daycare - it is diff with family vs school daycare - there are def more babies and more noise and all that...but it is good she has two days back to back and it is great you take friday for yourself - it makes a huge difference to have a bit of time to just do things without worrying about what the baby is getting into (especially with the crawling!)
It is funny, because I considered family care at someone's home or getting a nanny at home...I could have done whichever I chose, but I have an irrational issue with having someone esle take care of my baby in my home or Eva spending too much time at someone else's home...Is that wierd? I want Eva to have a distinct separation between the people who take care of her at daycare and her mother, who takes care of her at home. For babysitting, I usually have family so it kind of keeps that feeling in order...but I guess eventually I'll have a stranger baby sit (when she gets bigger, if necessary)...the daycare thing though, I did not want her in another house or anyone at my place...I am not sure why I feel like that. I have heard stories with mother's who have nannies who become "mothers" since they spend time at home with the baby and the baby sort of has issues being close to their mothers (in New York, a nanny is commonplace because daycare is super expensive and people go back to work when the baby is still very young)...I just like to keep home for mum/baby time and I like her to go out and have a sort of ritual every day where she gets dressed, gets dropped off etc...I am sure this is in extreme cases where the mother works too much, but still...Also the daycare is super safe since it is used only for that function, and it is a big open space with tons of toys, so I just feel like it is safer...It might just be a cultural thing...I am sure there is more warmth in family care though...If I have two I wonder what I would do...I feel like I would still put them in daycare (not the smaller one until about 6 months) because I like the changes Eva is going through. She really pushes herself physically and is social - she hands toys over to other babies when we plays with other friends' babies, she is less demanding and more patient, she waves hi to everyone and smiles at strangers, so I have to say I feel like even if I did not have to work I would keep her in there for half days at least. I am not sure why I went off on this tangent...I think I am responding to the posts a few pages back discussing options for daycare...I have also been thinking of options when there are two...Ok, well, enough of that! lol
Tilda, I think if you drink tons of water and feed a lot it should be ok - make sure to rest as much as possible so that fatigue does not affect your rebuilding supply.
Also Eva is up another size in clothes - she is sort of in that in between phase now, where her next size is a bit big, so Alison, all the fun stuff is coming out!!! Check out for pics - I know Amelia and Eva are fashion buddies
Eva is doing well now - she just whines a bit when I leave but is super smiley and happy to go to daycare and waves hi at everyone, and reaches to be put fown on the floor to play when we arrive I am so relieved. I am back to picking her up a bit later, and training after work. My muscles hurt everywhere but I am determined to lose a few more kilos before starting TTC with #2!
BS - Oh wow, I would have actually thought that spreading the days out would be better for them. I'm glad you told me that! I'll try to get 2 consecutive days. Great that Eva got her teeth finally! Woo hoo! Good luck for the TTC!!! My goodness, I"m with Carmey, I'm so not ready yet! And I agree with you, I think even if I wasn't going back to work I would prolly put MIchael in some sort of care for a few hours at least, I think it would do him good.
Carmey - I love the photos of Jack on fb, he's looking great! Yeah, I'm putting it down to a wonder week, albeit a bit late. Just hope it passes soon! Thats so great he's pulling himself up like that, he'll be walking in no time I think! Oh dear, sorry to hear you've been hit with the sickness stick too...ugh, roll on summer! Hope you feel better soon.
Tilda - Oh you poor thing, I had food poisoning a few years ago...gees, felt like absolute death. I hope thats it now for illnesses!
Hannah - thanks, I haven't tried yoghurt for breakfast...I tend to give him that for dessert at lunch. But I could give it for breakfast, just to mix things up a bit! Glad you are sleeping better
Hello to everyone else!
AFM - not much news really. Michael has been just amazing lately, apart from the wierdness with his day sleeps. He seems so happy and extra chatty. And he's clapping! I love it...when Tina Turner's Nutbush City Limits song came on the radio you know the instrumental introduction? Well he started clapping along with it! He's also started pulling himself to standing, which is really scary cos he chooses really random things to do it on. I just love that he chases DH around our coffee table, he has such a look of pure happiness and excitement when he does it.
And I have to admit, a little envious. I almost wouldn't mind having another one close, even with all the hassle that we've had with Liam. But realistically, we'll be waiting until Liam is two or three before we think about it.
I hope that it passes relatively mildly for you. And yes, take your sick leave and just rest as much as you can.
So I have dropped my dose back down and hopefully I can get more sleep (although judging by the current hour it might take a few days lol). 
But I don't know about you but I smelt summer in the air this morning in Sydney!! I can't wait to be able to take Tilly for swims down at the beach! My MIL swears black and blue that DH walked at 6 months (I think she's exagerating somewhat) but its definitely possible to be walking by 8 or 9. Go Jack Go! 
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