Babies born~May 16th-31st 2009 #5

Hi girls!!!
Just popping in quickly... so much to do this week!
Naomi - Yes we are away over Christmas. I'm unpacking from the weekend and about to re pack. How fun! NOT!

BG sorry to hear your wrist is having issues! I hope it's better today.

Well, we had to turn Allira around in her car seat yesterday. I didn't want to, but she now exceeds the weight limit for rear facing for the capsule, and Lachie's old seat is the same limit, so forward facing it is :(
She really likes it though. The seat is tilted back a bit so she's very comfy in it.
Picking up a new booster combo seat for Lachie after new years ( he's in the one from mum's car at the moment). Gah, they grow too quickly!

...did someone say chocolate fudge...yummmmmm
Totally agree BG with making a test batch ;);)
I stocked up on PL before I was given the pin from my job..thank goodness!! One can't have enough tealights hey??

Naomi, it is very special this year to have our bubs for their first Christmas...I have gone wild in the shops...poor DH :lol:
Great to hear that Bailey is napping every 2-3 hours and sleeping normally again!!

AFU, Master Aaron has cut his second tooth!!
He has been a little off for the last few days not sleeping till 11.00pm then crys out at around 1ish cuddle with mum and back to bed till 7 which is alright.
Must be his teeth and maybe that he didn't do a number 2 or should I say 3 in a 4 days.
Poor little guy had such trouble pushing that one last night...
Well enough poop talk hope everyone is having a nice day!!

Well, I had hoped to be in bed asleep by now but Phoebs has different ideas. *Sigh*
Nicole: Welcome :) Yay for another tooth. 11 til 7 is a great stretch of sleep. We are in for another hot couple of days Wednesday and Thursday - they're predicting 38 on Thurs, so lets strap ourselves in, LOL.
Nicky: Bummer about the car seat. That really sucks. I'm not looking forward to having to buy another bigger seat for Natty, but she is so tiny I can't imagine it happening any time soon. She's only 12kg still. I think she has lost weight over the last month or so :( She has been seriously better since I got my head out of my butt and started paying her more attention the last couple of days. So hopefully her eating will improve and she'll start growing more again.
Naomi: Fingers crossed that was the WW and now it's over. Phoebs is usually up between 2 and 3 hours between sleeps, although now I find it next to impossible to get her to have that 3rd sleep so depending on when she wakes from her second sleep she's sometimes up for 4, 5, even 6 hours. On those nights there are many tears. Sorry to hear Bailey isn't feeling well. Phoebe is ok - maybe the temp was due to teeth? Either way, it's something I can't see so I'm hoping it's behind us now. Enjoy the time with your dad. Loved the Chrissy card, thanks mate! Way cute.
BG: Is that the BB choc fudge? I LOVE that stuff. I have made it for Christmas presents before but this year I'm doing bickies and lemon butter. Hope you get a good rest tonight and can give that cold the final boot.
Bella: Glad you've fixed your supply issues. I have all but given up on my RHS. Phoebe thinks my right boob is just a big joke. Shame about the biting, but I suppose you have the reason behind it and if that's the case it shouldn't become a habit. Our struggle is pinching. Not so much while feeding but when people hold her she grabs great handfuls of flesh and squeezes REALLY hard... she's incredibly strong. Gave my friend a bruise on her neck last week. So I have started to be really consistent in telling her to be gentle, praising her when she touches gently and reminding her when she pinches. Even when it doesn't hurt I still remind her. Sometimes I feel like she's taking it in and other times not, LOL! But it's all we can do. Thank you for the Chrissy card too! Jemima is very cute! She looks a lot like (photos I've seen of) her dad in that photo :)

Agh, Phoebe is still spiritedly chatting away in there. I could probably go to bed but she may well start to cry at some stage and need me so I think I'd rather wait until I know she's asleep rather than fall asleep only to be woken after 20 minutes or something.
Am trashed though. The weekend was very full on. But the next couple of days should actually be quieter, which is a relief.
Phoebe has in the last couple of days decided she likes food! She had her first taste of banana today. I just used the spoon to get some smaller chunks off for her and she chewed away. Even got upset with me when I slowed down to talk! That was mid afternoon, so I figured she wouldn't want any solids at dinner time. Wrongo! Luckily I had steamed myself some pumpkin and I shared with her. She just took little bites off the chunks I gave her. She still can't feed herself, but at least she's starting to show interest in eating. I've noticed her growth slowing down. Feels like she's been in 00s for ages and isn't looking to grow out of them any time soon. Some clothes she wears are 0s but they are smaller sized ones.
Orright, I think I'm going to peek on FB while I have the chance.

Well holidays must really wear babies out, CJ is having the longest day sleep has had in ages - although am just making a coffee and normally that is her cue to wake up!!!! Had a fantastic weekend in Grampians with my parents, before we moved to Melbourne the only time I really thought about wanting kids was when I was on holiday, and going away with a child lived up to my expectations - even at six months the wonder she displayed at everything is just infectious. DH didn't come due to work and CJ and I were in a hostel while mum and dad were in their camper van - hostel was fine (even had high chair and baby change table) CJ slept in with me which was a bit odd as am not used to it but worked out fine. Back at home now for a few days peace before mum and dad get into MEL on Christmas Eve.

Oh right on cue she has woken up - will post more later - can catch up on posts now though as read while I feed her!

Hi girls, gosh this is such a busy time of year isn't it? I'm just finishing off the last of my Christmas cards to send out and I'm crossing my fingers that they get there just before Christmas, but I think they are going to end up arriving late.

DH and I decided this year that seeings as we spent so much on things in the new house, that we would count those as our presents to each other, so we're not buying each other presents. But I really wanted to get him a little something from Kyson. Problem is that I couldn't find ANYTHING! Oh well, I guess Kyson is the best present we could ever ask for :)

I just can't believe how quickly Kyson is growing up. Not only is he standing up holding onto furniture and walking around them, he's now using a box to stand against and walk wile he pushes it across the floor! DH thinks he'l be walking in a month. I walked at 8 1/2 months and I think Kyson is trying to beat me, lol.

He's become a really affectionate little boy. He loves his cuddles and will crawl across the floor and into my arms for a snuggle. I love when he tucks his head into me, TOO CUTE! Yesterday morning DH got him up for an hour first thing in the morning, and when he brought him back to bed he laid him down in his cot. I thought he'd play for a while so I just kept laying with my eyes closed. Then he crawled onto my bed and over to me and laid his head on my shoulder and fell asleep there! It was the sweetest thing, and I didn't have the heart to move him back to his cot, so he slept his nap like that :)

I'd love to do persies but I really need to get a million things done. I have a pile of dirty clothes that I just dropped on the lounge room floor (BB took precedence), the rest of the crissy cards, I have Kyson's Santa Sack half sewn on the kitchen table, the kitchen is a war zone (I really believed the dishes would do themselves during the night...), and my parents are coming to visit later.

I hope you are all well and that you are enjoying this Christmas season with your special little people! xoxox

Super quick post the house is a BOMB!!...and the BOY is FINALLY SLEEPING!!

Just in case I don't get a chance to post here till just after Christmas I just want to wish you, your family and your bubbas a fantastic and safe Christmas!!

Deck the halls....woops nearly broke out into song :redface:

Anyway my baby boy is 7 months today!!!
Seeing my ticker with his age is just as exciting of when I had my Pregnancy ticker...hehehehe

Just wanted to add that Krystie, Kyson sounds like a real sweetheart.
What a very precious memory to have :)

hey everybody computer has been on and off so ive had issues

naomi and bel - thanks for the cards they are gorgeous xoxoxox

last night Jamie was up till 10:30 thats nearly 2 hours later than normal i dunno wat is going on but he wont nap during the day unless hes on the couch or in mummys bed and he falls asleep at night also there not sure why he doesnt like his bed oh well im sure he'll get over it it might be the hot weather

xoxoxoxo and if i dont talk till then Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year xoxoxox

Hi All,

Bailey seems to be pretty much over his cold, just in time for christmas which is good. We have a busy time coming up (although doesn't everyone hehehehehe). My brother, wife and girls arrive from Shepparton on Christmas Eve and are staying at Mums, Dad is here from Broome as I mentioned so almost all the relo's will be here except my 'lil bro, but we are heading to Perth to visit him for 4 days on Jan 7th. Christmas Day is at the IL (more of my family will be there LOL) but it should be a good day as Bailey's first christmas will be with all his cousins which is really cool.

We have an appt for physio and then a brace adjustment tomorrow, I am really conscious of how quickly he grows now as you see how they need to adjust his brace width etc in only two weeks due to his growth, quite amazing. Hoping I can get in and out of the hospital quickly - its due to be about 40 degrees here tomorrow - arrrrrrrgh, however we are s'posed to have a nice 20 degree chrissie day, that would be great :)

Krystie - Bailey gives great cuddles too and has learnt to kiss when we ask for a kiss - although his version of a kiss is hilarious, its more of a lip sucking pucker - cracks me up everytime hehehehehe. He also does this adorable thing where if I sit him on my lap facing me, he graps both my cheeks and goes in for this smoochie-cuddly-saliva-fest! It's deliciously gross and he thinks its funny as. He is super giggly recently which I love. This age is pretty special, their little personalities come out more and more everyday

J - Yeah I find the hot weather always mucks up Baileys normal sleeping, we seem to be over our sleep regression, hope Jamie likes to nap again soon

Nicole - congrats on Aaron hitting the 7 month mark - Bailey is 8 months tomorrow - I can't beleive it!! A year ago tomorrow I found out he was a boy at our 19 week scan!! Tomorrow also marks one month in the brace - Yaaay for us getting through a month, we are one month closer to it being off :leap:

Amy - hope you guys have a few relaxing days before Christmas hits in full force - glad to hear Phoebe is starting to enjoy food :) Yaaaaay for Nattie being a good girl for Mum!

Nicky - enjoy your time away, Glad to hear Allira enjoys her new view, we are a fair bit away from turning Bailz atm

BG - How did the fudge turn out? I had these grand plans to make some Christmas Shortbread in the shape of Christmas Trees - it didn't happen (and wont LOL)

Vic - Your holidays sounds great, glad CJ enjoyed it and her new surroundings. Just read that your appt went well and she is staying brace free, thats awesome news :) VERY happy for you both. LOVE LOVE LOVE CJs Christmas card, we got it today, Bailey giggled at it, reached out for it and then smashed it into is mouth LOL, I rescued it and its sitting proudly with all our cards!!

Kat, BG, Bella, Jess, Bridg and Cathy - :hello: Hi!! :)

In case I dont pop in again - Hope you all have a wonderful first christmas with your bubs, or a second or third as the case may be. I look forward to seeing lots of 'Baby's first christmas' pics on FB

:birthday2: MERRY CHRISTMAS :birthday2:

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He also does this adorable thing where if I sit him on my lap facing me, he graps both my cheeks and goes in for this smoochie-cuddly-saliva-fest! It's deliciously gross and he thinks its funny as.

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Kyson does exactly the same thing and your description of "deliciously gross" is absolutely perfect!!!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

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I hope everyone has a safe and happy christmas.

Merry Christmas Girls!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful Chrismas with your newies and a safe and happy new year!
Can you believe it's nearly 2010??

xxoo

Hi All!!

Well we are absolutely sweltering in the heat and humidity up here!! It has been appalling!! Jemima has been particularly demanding of the last few days and I think that it has to do with the heat making her irritable. To help cool her down I have been giving her ice wrapped in cloth to suck on which seems to make her very content. Today I couldn't find the cloth I was looking for and put it into one of her newborn socks and tied a knot in the end. It worked really well and she sat content for the longest time working on it. I think h=it helped her gums as well as helping her fight the heat and stayed cold for sooooo much longer than any of her teethers, so that is a win.

I finally have all the pressies wrapped. Had my nieces over for a pre-christmas sleep over, give their mum a chance to do so stuff, night the other night. I went and bought a few more lights to put up, and got them each a fairy ornament to put on the tree which they loved! Lots of fun to be honest. We are going to my sisters place the night before christmas to sleep over to catch the chrissy morning present bonanza. I think my DH is really excited for the first time in years. He has struggled for it to feel like christmas as he is a POM and it isn't cold like the UK and so he doesn't have the same christmas triggers that we have here which build his excitement. Anyway I think he and his brother-in-law will both be out of bed before the kids on christmas day and having to restrain them selves from waking the kids at 5am.

Anyway I am gonna go. Jemima has been totally turned around the lst few weeks with her sleeping and has been going 6-7 hrs in a row without waking and up to 9-10 btwn feeds. However not last night and I doubt it tonight for some reason. She has been really motoring around the house tho and sits un-aided now. She really leapt ahead the last week and I think she is bang smack in the middle of a wonder week even tho this is the begining of week 27. Amazing how accurate those weeks are. Anyway I must go

Love to you all and Merry Christmas all

Love Bella

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

hope you and your families have a FANTASTIC day!

can't wait for E to get into her presents - she spent aaaaaaaages last night trying to crawl to the tree - reached the presents, and Daddy moved her away again! poor poppet!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.

...ENJOY THIS SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR WITH LOVED ONES AND OUR NEWS BUBS :dance:
KEEP SAFE

NIC
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Hi girls! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas :) I am loving looking at the pics on FB and hearing about these babies that are growing up so fast.
WOW @ the cruisers - very exciting. And little E who has got the rolling thing goin on. Look out, world, here come the May babies. LOL!
Phoebe isn't moving anywhere, except backwards occasionally. She is now a bit of a wriggler, trying to roll to her tummy on the change table. Pretty annoying really! Her sleeping has been so higgledy piggledy with all these late nights - the poor thing is so confused. I'm really hoping that the next few nights she sorts herself out because I'm getting soooooo tired. Tonight she has been waking and calling out a few times, then going back to sleep again. It is enough to keep me awake but not enough that I should go in there and help her because she's doing ok soothing herself. I think it has been a good 15 mins now, so I should probably go back to bed...
Was DH and Natty's birthday today. Nat had such a lovely time. Had our parents over for lunch and cake and she just nattered away to them and played with all her new presents. It's kind of embarrassing - she is present-obsessed. I think it will be hard explaining to her why she won't have any tomorrow, LOL! And I need to work out some serious storage issues for all the new toys the girls have. The toy corner has sort of exploded.
'K, I think I'm going to try sleeping again... Wish me luck.

I hope you all had a magical Christmas! We had a wonderful day and I managed to only cry once. It was in the evening and I was just so happy and didn't want the day to end :) I even managed to make my mum cry when she opened the gift from Kyson. I made a book of 40 digi-scrapbooking pages that I got printed as a photobook (the big 12x12inch ones) and she loved it! I was going to get a little upset if she didn't considering each page took more than a day to do! Lol!

Kyson was such a good boy all day. It must have been pretty overwhelming considering we did Christmas morning at our house where he opened his Santa sack presents, then brunch at the PIL with DH's family, then lunch and the afternoon at my parents house (at which most of my dad's family was also there!), and then home again to open his presents from us. I'm sure he must have been all present-ed out by the end of the day, but he loves all the new toys!

Amy, I hope you're back in bed and fast asleep and that Phoebe has decided to sleep nicely again. Kyson's worst sleep is always his evening sleep from about 7.30-8pm until his 11pm feed. He wakes after most of the sleep cycles and cries out and we need to run in to try to quickly resettle him or else he just wakes himself up more and more. Then he goes back to his lovely 3 hourly feeds after that...

Also, Happy Birthday to Natty and your DH! My youngest DS had his birthday on Christmas Eve (he turned 10) and I think it took him until he was about 8 or 9 before he really grasped the fact that Christmas and his Birthday were actually separate events, rather than just a continuous flow of presents, hehe.

Well, not only is Kyson cruising around the place like a pro, but he's now practicing letting go and balancing. He's so proud of himself when he does it too. When he lets go he makes a sort of panting/concentrating noise and smiles. So far he's managing to balance for about 3-5 seconds before he falls backwards onto his butt, or starts to topple to the side.

Before I head off I just had a question... Lately I've felt that I'm not making as much milk as usual. Kyson still seemed satisfied with how much he gets at feeds, but my breasts never feel as full as they used to. Do you girls think it's something that I should do something about? I was thinking about cluster feeding him for a day or two and also expressing in there somewhere to see if that boosts the supply. I'm sure that it's probably got to do with how much solid food he's eating now, but I can't help but be a little concerned. I don't want to leave it and then be in a situation where my milk dries up and I have to give up breastfeeding.

Oh Krystie, he's going to be walking before you know it! I remember when Natty got to the stage of letting go of the furniture it was only a couple of weeks before she was taking her first tottering steps. (Mind you, she was 14 months old, not 7!)
LOL @ the 'flow of presents'. At least Nat had a day in between, although this year we did spend boxing day doing Christmas with my brother and SIL and their kids... so I suppose it was a 3-day-flow of presents after all. We are going to another birthday party for one of her little mates today, so perhaps that will actually be a good thing - someone else can have a turn today ;)
Re your milk, probably it is to do with the solid food intake. The good thing about your supply is that it automatically regulates to how much he is needing. I know milk is the most important part of their diets, but the reality is that as the year goes on they will be needing less and less. After 12 months, they "should" be having normal family foods, so most bubs I know of over 12 months are only having a couple of feeds a day (some still overnight too of course!). So personally, I wouldn't worry too much, particularly when he's still feeding overnight. It's so true that every baby is different though, so if you feel your supply is getting too low for whatever reason, then I find feeding more often (like whenever you think of it) is the best way to build it up. But Bella posted only a few weeks ago that Blessed Thistle worked for her (I could never find it when I was feeding Natty and she was weaning at 10 months). I tried Fenugreek but I thought it was gross - left a funny taste in my mouth. But I know people who've found that to be helpful.
Anyhoo, sorry for the essay! Hope some of it's helpful anyway. I'm off to get the sprogs ready for a party. Hope all's well for the rest of you! xx

Hey Krystie I have been told by lactation consultants that our breast are much more efficient at making milk by now and they won't ever feel as full anymore. So you may not have anything to worry about however if you think he needs more milk maybe try to always give him a boob before he has his solids and so that way he may eat less soids but you know he is still getting the milk which has so much of the essential nutrients he needs in it. I used blessed thistle and flax seed oil recently and it felt like it increased my supply really well. See how you go honey.

I just posted in the bf area cos Jemima is really ramping up with her biting of me and it is starting to really scare me. Today she refused a feed before her nap and I am really worried... been in tears because of it..... Waiting to see what the bf mummas suggest. :(