Babies born~February 16th-28th 2009 #9

[Ellie]

This I can do lol...

1. Sitting? Yes
2. Crawling? Almost
3. Standing up holding furniture? no
4. How many meals a day? 3
5. What do you do for play time at home? same
6. Still have a dummy? never had one...refused lol!
7. Saying words? mum, nah, dad
8. clapping? no
9. waving? no
10. teeth? bottom 2

Zofran doesn't seem as fantastic this time...get a few hours out of it and that's it...phenergan at night is great...but all this is timed around bf in morning and night with bottles during the day so it's all out of my system before I feed...hanging out for 12 weeks and hoping it will settle

[Olive]

1. Sitting- yes
2. Crawling no but we fly
3. Standing up holding furniture no
4. How many meals a day between 1&3
5. What do you do for play time at home bit of everything!
6. Still have a dummy no regected that at 4 months but has a blankie which is very cute
7. Saying words dada, rahrah, bubba
8. clapping no
9. waving no
10. teeth no, loving the gummy smiles for as long as possible
we can dance (bop) and shake head, tis quiet cute!

sorry im boring!! very tired yep on ab's ear still sore, ringing and blocked!

[Kailani]

1. Sitting- no
2. Crawling - no
3. Standing up holding furniture - no
4. How many meals a day - between 2-3
5. What do you do for play time - jolly jumper and that's about it! He is not entertained by much
6. Still have a dummy - yes! Finally! After about 6 months of rejection he will now sometimes take one
7. Saying words - mumum
8. clapping - no
9. waving - no
10. teeth - 2 bottom

Ali...oops I just realised my post was misleading. I should have added the bold print:

Tonight he is having zuchini fritters for dinner - just (made with) cooked zuchini with cheese and covered in bread crumbs. He's never had cheese before!

So I didn't just make them - the Italian restaurant down the road did It was his first takeaway...and dare I say, many more to come knowing my cooking reportoir! They look easy enough to make though so I will give them a try. He LOVED them - the breadcrumb outer was a bit chewy so I just squeezed the filling out and he ate the filling of 4 golf ball size frittas.

Shell, yeah I'm thinking I have to condition him somehow to stop the biting - that sounds like a good way!

L is 8 months tomorrow!!

[Pinny-mum]

1. Sitting- yes just started today yay!!
2. Crawling - no, flies like his friend Millie!!!
3. Standing up holding furniture - no
4. How many meals a day - 3
5. What do you do for play time - lots but loves to be entertained by his big sister, loves to be outside to.
6. Still have a dummy - Yes
7. Saying words - lots of babble, likes to yell really loud , sounds he explores are maam, daaaa, baaaa, ahhhhh mainly but have just started a few others like ooooh
8. clapping - no
9. waving - no
10. teeth - 2 bottom


Holly-those zuccini frttas sound yum!! How did L go with the cheese we have not tried that yet..

Olive- Hope you feel better soon, try to rest hun!!

Ellie- hope the ms eases upo soon, I have never heard of Zofran... is it like Maxalon?

Shell- I hope DD is on the mend.. Abbey always seems to pick up at the Dr;'s too.. typical..

We went to our local street festival today.. was a great morning out with the kids, amazing to see how much L is taking in now.. seems so interested in everything..he has cut down to two sleeps a day now of usually 2- 2.5 hrs each, occasinally he will have 3 sleos but not often, actually works quite well, though he is still shocking at night, last night was another not so good night!! that he has a better night tonight!

[Malyna]

I'll start


Is your baby:

1. Sitting? YES
2. Crawling? YES
3. Standing up holding furniture? YES
4. How many meals a day? 3 AND MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA
5. What do you do for play time at home? CLIMBING OVER MUM, CRAWLING, PLAYING WITH TOYS
6. Still have a dummy? NEVER LIKED THEM.
7. Saying words? YES
8. clapping? SOMETIMES
9. waving? YES
10. teeth? NO

Ali - Gland Fever can also cause Epstin Bar virus which can lead to tiredness etc. I also have times when I want to have my own space... Are your iron levels okay? Have you thought about having a full blood workup to rule out anything else.

[diva det]

Hey all
Ali my DH is getting over glandular fever for the second time!! Get your blood checked- it can tell you if you have had it and if it active at the moment again!
Its a bugger!!!


Is your baby:

1. Sitting? yep
2. Crawling? so close- a but of commando crawling starting to happen now
3. Standing up holding furniture? will stand if i hold his hands to help him up and then stands for a bit holding the furniture for a bit
4. How many meals a day? 3 and dont dare short change him- plus now arvo tea as well
5. What do you do for play time at home?- jumperoo, floor/crawling time - we arnt home much actually lol
6. Still have a dummy?never had one
7. Saying words? hello, hey, mum, dad, ar- rul (DS name) and clicks his lips together to make a noise when he wants food lol
8. clapping? trying but hands arnt connecting yet
9. waving? heaps on cue and says hello when he waves
10. teeth? bottom two have recently come through

he is very vocal. Most babies will either be physical ( move early) vocal ( talk early) or some other skill- they cant devlop all these skills at once- hence why our babies are at different levels - boofs main skill that he is really good at is eating lol- he eats everything - he was eating corn chips last nite as an example - too funny- no texture worries him
all babies are different and develop at different times and ages
dont stress that your babes arnt doing things that others are- that is just babies! Its not a race but so much pressure is put on esp first time mothers if there babies are not doing things that others arnt ( the downside of mothers groups)- it is not a reflection of you as a mother- its just how babies develop!! That is why i hate those damm blue child health centre books!!!


Went to the twins spring fair today- was great fun and they had a ball- i even managed to get some sunburn - although i put sunscreen on everyone else- i forgot myself- typical

got my new car a few weeks ago and loving it!! been crusing a bit in it and boof is happy to cruz in the back- as long as i have his brainy baby DVD playing through the built in DVD player!! The same one over and over again!!!

hmm might get to bed before 2am tonite- gonna treat myself!! LOL

take care girls

[Olive]

ali is be going to see the dr, maybe just get some bloodtests done, get your iron, vitamin B and D checked etc... hope your dinner was nice last night

pinny yay lewis!! he and M can sit together on wed. while the other two crawl around!

i agree with det , never worry about what your bub is doing compared to others!! they do it when their ready, im not ready for millie ot crawl yet so happy that shes not, i dont want her to grow up to soon!!

i got a sleep in today went to bed at 8.40, fed millie at 1am, resettled at 2am woke at 6.30am when the giels did then slept from 7.30 to 9.50am the most sleep ive had in around 12 months!

[Malyna]

olive - woot on the sleep in.

Det - I agree with the comparision thing but it is interesting to see how all our bubs are developing differently. Just goes to show how different they all are. Far out u are so busy.. I'm just exhausted reading what your up to.

AFM - not much to report here. Yesterday I had the "Oh this is my last birthday that I can say I'm 30 somethings". Happy to report I'm over it, thanks to some organic chocolate (how easily am I bought off). Have organised to spend my birthday doing what I want to do, which is laying on the grass at the botanic gardens with Alex using me as a play gym (weather permitting). Not worth getting upset about my age, ain't nothing I can do about it. have started to write my 3rd book

Now I just need to find a group of mums to get together with... wishing you all a great week!

[Nai]

I am sooo jealous Olive! I had my 20yr reunion last night for high school. I drank too much and got too little sleep - will catch up on personals later ... soooo tired!

1. Sitting- yes, has been for 2 months
2. Crawling - no, but is starting to move backwards
3. Standing up holding furniture - no, but will do it holding my hands
4. How many meals a day - 3
5. What do you do for play time - lots incl singing, reading, playing with big sister
6. Still have a dummy - Never had one
7. Saying words - babbling now, bababa,papa, rara, bye
8. clapping - no
9. waving - yes, and says bye when she waves
10. teeth - 4, 2 bottom & 2 top

[OceanPrincess]

Hi ladies!

Sorry for another absence - just haven't had a chance to sit down and jump on here! There's always so much to be done when Isabel sleeps... I can't find the time somehow!

I do have some news - I'm pregnant! Yay!!! Very strange - did a test this morning, was convinced I was not and then got a BFP! Haven't really had any symptoms except starting to feel very tired... guess that is what happens when you're still BF while growing another bub!

Here's my answers:
Is your baby:

1. Sitting? Yep, loves it
2. Crawling? Like Miss J, Isabel is just starting to move backwards
3. Standing up holding furniture? No
4. How many meals a day? 3!
5. What do you do for play time at home? Lots of floor play, she has lots of toys, loves to read books, singing, clapping
6. Still have a dummy? No
7. Saying words? Says Dada lots, also mumum sounds and some others
8. clapping? Not yet
9. waving? Trying to!
10. teeth? Nope!

Hope everyone is going well!!

[Pinny-mum]

Congratulations!!! Ocean Princess!!! That's great news, so when does that make you due?

[AliBaby]

Malyna- I didnt realise it was your special day! I hope that you have a great one!
OP- Massive congrats to you, DH and Miss I on the baby news!!!! You and Ellie wil both have children with the same age gaps! So excited for you guys!
Olive- Woot on the sleep in! Something happened with my mobile last night as I set the alarm for 7:30 for DH and this morning it went off and saw that the kitchen clock said 6:30! Ripped off an hour! It must have thought daylight savings happened this weekend! Grrrrr! Might go get a blood test. Feeling much better today but to be sick for that long, something isnt right.
Shell- How is E? Hope she is getting better.
Det- great to hear from you.
Holly- Going to search different frittas and patties. I want DD to have some more interesting finger food.
Pinny- How did your night go last night. Hope it was better for you!
Nai- Glad to see you had a good time at the reunion. Were te people who went nice or was there still *****iness. We have our 10yr reunion next year. Not sure whether to go or not. We will see! You looked great by the way! You have lost heaps of weight!
Kaz- hun! Hope you have had a good weekend!

ETA- back at work tomorrow. DD getting better Have a good week everyone!

[Malyna]

Ali - thanks for the birthday wishes.. I stil have a few days to go.

OP - Congratulations on the BFP.
Nai - woot on going to the HS reunion..

gotta go baby crying

[Heaven]

OMG OP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting for you!!!!!!!!

Can't believe I finally have some time to post. With this kid on the move there's not much spare time!! Crap, she's getting into the cupboard now, better make this quick!!

1. Sitting? Yes, since 5 1/2 months I think
2. Crawling? Is it called commando crawling? Most of you have prob seen her on FB. She's really fast and goes all over the house. The last few days she's getting up on all fours rocking back and forth though so she will crawl properly any minute I think!!
3. Standing up holding furniture? Yes, not pulling herself up though. Can stand by herself if I put her there.
4. How many meals a day? 3
5. What do you do for play time at home? She crawls around exploring things, plays with the dog LOTS, we read books, go for walks, sing songs, etc.
6. Still have a dummy? No, never had one
7. Saying words? Just dad dad dada daddy dad dad ALL....DAY....LONG, waiting for mum mum!!!! LOL
8. clapping? Yes, just learnt that one
9. waving? Yes
10. teeth? Two bottom ones

We're down to 2 day sleeps too for the last week or so. One at about 8.30/9am and then again at 12.30/1pm. And still only 45min-1hr!! But she is sleeping on her own so I'm very happy. And the other day she fell asleep BY HERSELF in the CAR!!!!!!! Absolute miracle for her, she has always hated the car and can never self settle. So she is in mummy's good books right now, LOL.

OMG, got to run, she's wrecking things!!

[Nai]

OP - Huge congratulations!!! How exciting for you all. Sending sticky vibes your way!!

LOL Heaven - you have a little explorer on your hands there!

Malyna - Happy Birthday (for the actual day)

Ali - I hope you feel better soon. It is so hard going back to work and being sick on top of everything! The reunion was great. There were about half of the people from the year group there and it was not nasty at all. I didn't speak to a couple of people but that's about all (and those ones I really didn't have anything to say as I didn't actually remember them ). I think you should go to your 10 year - mine was fun but once again I drank too much (seems to be a pattern I have now lost 13kg so I was feeling pretty good (although I have probably gained this week with the huge weekend that i had!)

[lilima]

Nai - Wow 13 kgs - good on you! I still have about 4 to go.

OP - HUGE CONGRATS. So when is your EDD?

Ali - I hope this working week goes quick for you.

Olive- how are you feeling now?

Heaven - Yay on the sleeps. I hope it continues with self settling.

Det - Once again, you hit hte nail right on the head in regard to baby's development. That is one of the anxiety issues that I have is around my children and their development. I am convinced something is wrong. COmes from working in the disability field I think.

Peeved with DH again. HE starts work at 1pm today. I really wanted to go the gym, but he went off and is playing golf! THen because he is working this arvo/evening, I won't get to go at all.

[Olive]

i'll BBL.... but im trying millie on egg for lunch today i didnt give sophie egg til she was 18 months so im scared

[OceanPrincess]

Thanks for all the well wishes girls!!! Its pretty exciting

Prob don't need to say it but will say it anyway - those of you that have me on FB, please don't say anything! Thanks!

Going by LMP my EDD is 1st of July, but going by when I think I actually ovulated its more like the 4th. So we'll see what the scan says!

Feeling fine at the moment - hope it continues

Olive - (nice name btw!) how'd the egg go? Isabel has had egg and it was fine thank goodness!

Meg - smack your DH around a bit! What about a brisk walk with the pram?? Or is it is a bit tricky with J??

Nai - I missed my reunion! Sounds like yours was pretty fun! Great work on the weight loss too!

Heaven - LOL at the Dada, Isabel is the same! Tho she said mumum first so I don't mind too much that she has switched over to dad now! We're also down to two day sleeps - anything from 40mins to 2hrs. Really varies! Good work on sleeping in the car!

Ali - hope your family is all on the mend and its not too horrid being at work today!

Hi to everyone else!!