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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRYSTIE!!!
BG- Logan sits up when hes on our knee too, but is still trying to pull himself up. Yay for DH getting work. Hopefully it continues. Did u tell DH that the pockets go at the front?
Bella- Glad to hear the milk supply has increased and Jemima is sleeping better. Enjoy spending time with DH.
Naomi- lol at Bailey helping with the housework.
Amy- Logan has needles Thursday.
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we have so many different types of nappies that he just gets lost - he realised what he'd done straight away but i still seen so got to giggle! at least he didn't end up wearing any pee yesterday - the last week or so he's been peed on three times - he just leaves it a couple of minutes too long before getting a nappy back on her lol
we're off for needles in an hour or so. not looking forward to it. am feeling rather tired and just don't want to hear my poppet crying! not that i have a choice, given she's asleep in my bed, crying in her sleep (the little hiccupy sobs) and that's all i can hear on the monitor - have checked her heaps - i think she's either got a wind pain (she smiled last time i checked her) or she's having nightmares. i tried to make a bit of noise and gently wake her while i was getting myself some socks - she just rolled her head over the opposite way and kept on sobbing
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Ohhh, Bg, that's sadP was starting to cry in her sleep before too and I was going to see if she'd resettle but Natty wouldn't have it. Every time the monitor clicked on she'd say, "Mummy, Phoebe is crying. You HAVE to help her!" Hope the needles go just fine and that she doesn't get too upset.
Happy birthday, Krystie!
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sigh - gotta go wake her up - need to feed her (12 hours of no feeding on one side - i'm walking lopsided!) and get her ready to go before mum turns up to get us. i HATE waking a sleeping bubba - but if i don't, she won't get a feed and will be in a dirty dirty mood lol
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Happy Birthday Krystie!!
Hi everyone! Have had a couple of hours sleep over the last few nights, so feeling alot better.
Will pop back later. Housework to catch up on.
xxoo
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Nicky - soooo glad you are getting a little bit of sleep - even a little makes a big difference! Cute that Allira is blowing raspberries - you have to take some footage and post on FB so we can have a giggle
BG - I am with you, I always feel a bit guilty when I wake Bailey (which is rare I must say), but sometimes it just cant be avoided - the old mantra 'Never wake a sleeping baby' always rings in my mind. Hope E goes ok with her jabs today. LOL @ the lopsided boobs - Bailey prefers my left and I am worried that when I give up this breastfeeding gig I will be lopsided, I'm always telling the best milk is in the right side hahahahaha
Amy - Sooooo cute of Natty to plead with you to help Phoebe - sisterly love rocks (I always wanted a sister!!) hehehe re the Who
Kat - hows Ivy going? Hope things are getting easier for you and your precious girl is sleeping/feeding easier for you
Krystie - again Happy Birthday, enjoy your first birthday as a Mummy - takes on a whole new meaning now doesn't it? In a few years we'll be receiving badly made birthday cards made with love that we will treasure for ever
Bella - so pleased to hear the things are settling with J - she is so soooo adorable and you can see the love in your eyes in the BF photo's. I really love the idea of the 'Mothers Blessing' your friend had, I was reading your FB and thought that the sentiment of nourishing the mother so she can nourish her baby is so soooo sweet!
Busy few days for us, managed to clean the whole house and do all the washing yesterday, its only the second time I've got it done all in one day since Bailey was born but hey, twice in 5 months isn't too bad!! LOL. Took the little guys swimming again this morning, he is enjoying it more and more today - even cracked a few smiles!! He loves the water but the pool noise seems to intimidate him, its loud with all the kids and babies and really echo'y but today he just seems to relax and even kicked his legs - he LOVES to float - I reckon he'd float for the full 30 mins if I let him hahahaha
Tonight we are having an Infant and First Aid course here in our home - its kinda like a tupperware party idea where you host it and invite who-ever along and they just pay for themselves and you learn CPR, home safety etc all aimed at little ones up to about 10 years old - great concept! We were meaning to do a First Aid course before Bailey was born but just ran out of time so I am glad we are finally doing it! DH invited the IL which is good as when I eventually feel comfortable for them to look after Bailey (when he's 18 LOL) at least I know they have some training should something go wrong...
Ahhh, the little man stirs, must away - Hi to all I've missed
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Sorry... another selfish post from me except to say...
HHHUUUUUGGGEEE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUGS to you Krystie. Hope you're having an awesome day.
Thanks to those who replied directly to my post about DH falling asleep. For those who missed it, I went out without Ivy for the first time last Thursday night. Texted DH to make sure all was ok... nothing... called - no answer... called the home phone - no answer... called the mobile again - no answer... ran out of the place and drove home like a maniac to find DH asleep on the couch with Ivy drooping towards the floor. So mad / scared / overwhelmed. So many 'what if's' running through my mind for hours afterwards. Felt so guilty that I'd left her... felt like I might has well have left her alone. In fact, she may have been safer as at least she wouldn't have been in danger of being dropped or smothered. It was really upsetting and has really solidified the fact that I can't leave him alone with her for more than a few minutes at a time until he gets his sleep issues sorted - it's not normal to fall asleep so suddenly and sleep so deeply and we think he might have sleep apnoea.
Had an awesome weekend away at the Grampians. Ivy was an absolute angel to the point that she had people asking 'does she ever cry'??!! Woke in the middle of the night a few times but just lay there and chatted to herself until I put her in bed with me and then she went back to sleep. Poor love SCREAMED for most of the journey home however which was very traumatic for all involved. Ended up taking about 5 1/2 hours for a 3 1/2 hour trip as we had to stop lots and in the end nothing would console her. I wound up just crying along with her.
And now, she's back to being a nightmare to settle for day-sleeps. After my little vent on FB last week my friend sent me her copy of the book 'sleep right, sleep tight' (and a ton of chocolate - she's so lovely!) but I have to say, I'm not entirely comfortable with the strategies suggested. I'd rather 'the rod for my back' than allowing Ivy to work herself into hysterics by trying to settle her in her cot for 20 mins in spite of crying. I know it comes to that for some people though and I guess that I'm willing to work through this the 'gentle' way as I do have the time, energy and patience... most of the time!
So we're still doing it a bit tough... but it's still amazing. Ivy's really shifting again. Has so much more 'intention' now. I WANT that toy... I want to sit up... I don't want you to put me down and I'm soooo going to tell you all about it if you do! I can't quite describe it. She's just got a different look in her eye this week like she understands so much more about what's going on. So amazing to watch that little mind figure out the world.
Naomi that first aid course is a great idea. I've been trying to find someone who will do it with out mother's grp but no luck so far. Think we might have to just go and do a St John's course but with being unable to leave Ivy with DH... don't know if that's really doable. Glad Bailey had fun swimming again. We're off for our second swim tomorrow... that should tire the little monster out!!
Hi to everyone else!
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Kat: I'm sorry - I didn't catch up with your thread. That must've been awful... I hope you guys can resolve his sleep problem soon.
Awesome that you had such a good time away. We still haven't done any trips yet, although DH would love to go camping somewhere... I just don't feel up to it yet.
IKWYM about not feeling comfortable with routines in a lot of those books. I read way too many of those before having Natty and it made me very anxious. This time I am definitely just doing what feels right. So far it has been great, but today was a shocker. Usually P settles with the boob and is easy to put down, but not today.
BG: Glad the shots went ok. Hope its a good night.
Cathy: I like the 'social' feeding too, but I agree, it is difficult to manage when out. The other day I was feeding her at a coffee shop with Mum cause she'd been crying like she was really hungry. I popped her on the boob and she kept stuffing around, looking up at me and grinning - normally I'd find it adorable, but I just felt a bit uncomfortable with so many people about!
Naomi: Hope the first aid thing goes well tonight. I agree with Kat, it's a tops idea.
The swimming sounds wonderful
Bridg: All the best for Thursday.
Ugh, just couldn't get it right today. Phoebe was difficult to settle and Natty was really clingy with a cold. I felt smothered and yelled at all day. As soon as DH walked in (right after I'd finished putting Natty to bed) I told him I was going for a walk. Took off for 20 minutes up and down the main street, on the way back I skipped. Felt like a knob but it did help a little. I've got to get to bed but am just waiting to see if Phoebe has finally gone to sleep - she didn't fall asleep on the boob but was very tired, so I popped her in bed and hoped for the best.
Actually, I don't have anything interesting to say. Sorry. xx
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Hi all!
Things have been better here the last few days, but I am finding it a struggle after 6pm if hubs hasn't gotten home from work. I think I need to get out and do some more a$$ busting exercise. LOL
Amy - It's funny how just getting out of the house and pounding the pavement helps so much hey!? I so look forward to my class on a Monday and my PT session on a Wednesday. It's hellping me get most of my frustration out without being psycho mumma. Hope the girls both let you have a good night's sleep.
BG - Happy 4 months to E! Allira had her needles last week, and was pretty good with them. She didn't seem to get as much of a temp as she did after the first lot. I hope E sleeps reeally well tonight for you and Hub.
Cathy - The boob chomping is great hey... NOT. LOL I am not looking forward to Allira's teeth finally cutting. They've been a long time coming now.
Kat - huge hugs again. Glad to hear you had a great time away though. I can't wait to get away in a bit over a week... and we'll be child free (I worry that I am looking forward to it so much. LOL).
I'm not really someone who can follow alot of what the books say. I do like to read them all and try and understand where the author is coming from, and then I take what I want from different techniques and make my own. DS wasn't a sleeper until he hit 12 months of age, and I thought it would NEVER happen. It does. It just seems such a long way of when you're in the middle of it... I can completely understand that having the last 2 weeks we've had here. LOL
Naomi - That infant anad First Aid course sounds like a fantastic idea! Do you know if it's strictly a SA thing? I would be really interested in having one at my home or even at playgroup. What wonderful idea! Yay for all the hosuework! I get probably one day a week were I get really motivated, get halfway through, and then konk out. Bailey sounds like he's really enjoying the swimming lessons! That's fantastic! I can't wait to get Allira swimming. We didn't get Lachie into lessons until last term and he didn't cope very well for the first few lessons, but now he's a pro and absolutely Loves it!
Ok enough waffle from me. I'm about to head to bed and see if I can get a few extra hours sleep tonight. I'm so sore after my class last night and I'll be feeling worse tomorrow..... which will SUCK when I have my PT session tomorrow night! EEK! I'm still looking forward to it though.
Also considering starting weight watchers soon. I've got so much weight to lose and I need some sort of plan to follow. You girls can kick me up the bum if I am being lazy with my exercise or food. lol
xxoo
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