Hi Girls,

Awww, we're all turning into such a soppy lot aren't we But I feel the same too, I look forward to turning the computer on to see what you've all been up to, wish we could all meet though. Maybe one day

Snowy- That really sucks about your pap smear. At least she didnt do it and then ask you to come back, still a PITA. Its not like you dont have other things to occupy your time.

Nat- Ruby grunts and groans when she poos, makes it sound like a real effort - funny though cause its all liquid lol! I reckon they carry on cause they know they will get a snuggle! Like when Ruby cries when she spits her dummy out in bed - she does it on purpose cause she knows I will go in to give it back..... and we fll for it every time!
That is so great she is sleeping so well, it really makes you feel good when you can get back into the things you used to do. I love baking but havnt done it for ages. I will start it again soon though cause school and kinder goes back in a few weeks.

Alison- I remember when we first had DD1, we wouldnt eat dinner until 8.30-9pm some nights, and we ate alot of quick and easy things, not always healthy either. These days I have dinner on the table by 6pm, if Ruby is cracking it, its a bit of bad luck. If I dont get the other kids fed by then, then they are up way too late and are cranky. Last night though I had Ruby in the sling while I cooked dinner, worked great!

Telly- Hmmm, thats a tricky one with your DD. She is old enough to know what manipulation is and knows that it is making you and DH feel bad and if she keeps it up she will get her own way - which she is. I would just tell her (and have done this with my DS) that it is night time now and time to go to sleep. All the birds are sleeping now and when you hear them in the morning then it is time for you to get up too. Close your eyes, dont get up and I will see you in the morning for big snuggles. Love you. Give her a kiss and walk out. It may seem harsh but it wont scar her, she wont even remember in a weeks time. If she starts calling out where are you reasure her that you are there but dont make a big deal out of it, just say goodnight again and walk out.
Worked for me, hope you can sort it out soon, it can be really hard xxx
I love your idea for Mikayla, but maybe we should PM it all from now on, dnt want her to pop in here and know what we're planning!

Kym- lol about Archie and Ruby. I told DH and he said no way! His girls arent ever aloud to even look at a boy lol! Brit's a bit of a stunner too, I love her dark skin! She really loves Archie too, I love the photo of them when they are both asleep on the couch.
I hadn't thought about giving Ruby any water to drink, might give it a go next time it's hot - mind you I had the heater on this morning WTF??? What teats did you use?
Feel free to pass your recipe on this way they sound really yummy although like the others I am trying to loose a few kilos..... or 15

Billy- You might have to just have another bub so you can keep seeing your middy lol!


AFM- Nothing much happening here, Ruby is doing my head in with her night waking. I fed her at 10.30pm, 1.30am, 4.30am then 8.30am. Its now 2.15 in the arvo and she has just woken from her first sleep of the day which only went for 40 mins, aarrgghhh! This has been going on for about the last 3-4 weeks, I thought about topping her up with EBM, but she isnt even interested in having both breasts to start with. I see the MCHN on Friday so will have a chat to her and see what she says.

Hi everyone else!