Babies born~November 16th-30th 2009 #3

Mon - Hugs to you lovely. Maybe his death hasn't made a big impact on you because his life meant so much more xxx

Girls, check out our 'card' posts on FB, I have updated it with some news

OMG poor Mikayla sometimes life just isn't fair :'(

hey ali- just quickly, have you tried expressing while amelia is on the other breast?
i know you said youre not really feeding her much, but i tried to express a bit when tully was little as we opened our cafe when he was 4 months and i couldnt get much either. I heard from someone that if i fed while expressing on the other breast, it helped with let down and i got loads! like 50 mls while he fed off the other side. just an idea that may be worth a try x

mon- hugs x

oh and am i the only one not friends with you on fb mel???
im sarah nicole rogers. picture is of tully and harper lying on the couch
IF you want to be my fb friend :)
x sarah x

girls... i luv ya all!

Just quickly dropping in...

OMG What's happening with Mikayla?! Poor girl, hope it's nothing too serious, like she hasn't been through enough! She's the most beautiful girl too, she deserves all the best more than anyone... I hope she's ok??

Will be back for persies tomorrow - Am just about to go to bed, been packing all day - Cruz has needles in the morning :( Poor bubba!

Much love ladies!xx

tellytubby

Hi Girls!

Hi Ubbs - photos went great thanks, I think I managed to cover up the big grogan on my face lol! Typical timing huh.

Hi Mon - that's lovely, I love that song. Oh and don't feel bad for continuing on, he had a wonderful life I'm sure, everyone's life ends eventually (unfortunately!).....as long as he had a happy one and a long one then try not to dwell on it too much. After seeing this tiny coffin the other day I realised that to get to live your life and live to an old age is so lucky really, some don't even make it that far, very sad when people die young isn't it. My only wish is to not end up like my nana in a home with dementure, I'd rather be gone than like that to be honest. Anyway, cheer up mate, your grandad would want you to be happy not sad. :hug:

AFM - I can't stop thinking about Mikayla girls can you? It's just so darn sad....I don't condone suicide of course but I think I can kind of understand why she would've got to that point, can you imagine losing baby after baby, it has to take it's toll on her mental state eventually, let alone physically. I really hope she comes out the other end of this ok, it's just too sad for words.

Photo shoot went well yesterday afternoon, got some lovely pics. These people do a fab job, you get to keep the disc with all the photos they take on them and do what you want with them which is fantastic. We just had to buy a package to do that, spent $500 on a framed pic (woops) but we get 4 pics in the frame so it's going to look great. Amelia got a little cranky at the end as she was due a sleep but we got some lovely pics. We ended up keeping them simple, we didn't use any props or bows in hair or anything, DH wasn't keen on doing her up so to speak and I'm glad now as she looks just like a baby in them......I think sometimes they can look a bit over done with the props and things but each to their own. The fact she had a little tutu skirt on for some of them was enough I thought.....she just had that and no top on, was really sweet. I just had her in her little strawberries outfit for the others. I on the other hand realised how ugly I am these days lol....my nose is so pointy like my mums and I was so concerned about the old double chin showing. We really didn't want any ****y posey shots so we tried to keep them relaxed...I'm not the most photogenic person!!!!

Oh and we reverted back to the 5 feeds routine yesterday/last night and she slept 10 hours again without waking up! I did hear her stirring at some point, she makes these little talking/pre-crying whingey noises but I just let her go and she settled back to sleep. Yay, thank goodness for that, I did not enjoy the 2 nights before that and just glad to get back on track. We'll try again when she starts solids, no rush huh! DH also bought me a new camera yesterday, online so it's not here yet - it's a Canon Powershot, it's like an SLR, soooo can't wait to get it and take some decent pics. I hate the camera we have at the moment, it's so slow so by the time it takes the pic the moment is gone! Like Amelia rolling yesterday, it's just too slow!

Have a great day girls. :)

Hi guys, briefly popping in. I don't know mikayla - but it sounds awful, i really feel for anyone who has lost a baby at any stage. :(

Too many posts to read through (gee you guys write heaps - how do you find the time!?!)

Sarah - will add you - of course I want you as a friend!! Since our kids are basically the same age apart - to the day!! LOL

Gotta get dinner served. Crap, DS has just done a poo on the potty - bum wiping duty here I come.

i know how you all feel for mikayla. i just wish i could do something to help

and mel- oh my! are you two good baby makers! what GORGEOUS bubbas you make! just beautiful children!
seeing as our kiddies are so close, perhaps you can convince my hubby that three with that gap is good! im clucky already!

Oh my gosh..
i wrote a long post before and must have forgotten to send it?!?! :wall:

Mel - yeah i know, think its an addiction, lol
Sarah - Naw, your babies are gorgeous, i'd love three bubs aswell.. nice and close so they can be besties. although i'm sure mel will fill us in on how the 'best buddies' concept only happens on brothers and sisters (tv show), haha.
Ali - glad your photo shoot went well! I want to get our fam photos done too! Cant wait to see them!


DH is out tonight, getting merry i imagine. Sometimes that really drives me nuts... He goes out quite often, whether it be fishing or drinking, and i NEVER get to go out. Or if i do its gotta be a kid friendly venue, and home by 9:30pm MAX. Don't get me wrong, i love being a mum, but sometimes i wonder - when are our days off? when are our relaxing nights? when are our nights for having adult fun? grr! And IF i do decide to go out, i have to ASK him if he's ok to look after the kids.. WTF!? Like that FB page says, "its not babysitting if your WIFE left you AT HOME with your OWN KIDS!", haha!

I've got a dinner out, at the start of may, and i'm already starting to plan for it, trying to express some milk so i can have some drinks. (Im also a hopeless expresser, i get about 30mls a day, lol - and you ladies think i'm a cow?) And anyway.. i could go on forever, sorry, just having a whinge.

Ok.. My next subject is sleep.
Does anyone here, have a bfed baby, who sleeps all night, without doing CC or CIO??
Where the duck are these mythical creatures?!?! I'm going NUTS!
Theo slept 6 hours straight the other night, and i felt like i was going to DIE from being so damn happy. How sad is that?! 6 hours and i'm rejoicing?! When i told DH he was like "Thats great hun!! I'm so glad!" - i wanted to punch him in the face! haah! WHy on earth are you glad?! WTF do you have to do during the night that prevents you from sleeping?! :protest:


thank you ladies

you know i love you for listening to my crap x

*puts hand up sheepishly*
me- i have a bfed bubba that sleeps without cc or cio.
* hides from telly*
oh and all i need to say is friggin men. although my dh doesnt go out or fishing. id kill him if he did
x sarah x
mwah

Hi ladies...

I am crying my eyes out here after reading a birth story about a Downs Syndrome baby. I don't know how to post links but Trillian posted it in Birth Stories. Get your tissues ready!

I hear ya Telly! Archie is Bfed and still wakes 3-4 times most nights. He did sleep 5 hours straight once and i was pretty shocked! haha!
Oh and DH is at a bucks night tonight.. looking at naked ladies no doubt! Lucky i am soooooo much hotter than them with my perfect 4month post baby body! hahahahahaha!
I had a go at him last night cos i don't get enough loving.. it feels like the only time he touches me is when he wants some action.. He is not a very affectionate person and if i'd let him he'd go through life NEVER hugging or kissing me! I've had enough! So i told him that he is gonna have to change a little for me (as i have done for him by turning my affection down a notch!) and show me some love STAT or i am going somewhere else to get it! haha! Anyway, i think i got through to him cos he has been better since that convo.... although it has only been about 12 hours!...... I'll let you know in about a week....
Oh and I'm a hopeless expresser too... You have reminded me that i need to start banking up milk for a wedding in May! haha!

Mon: All i can do is send you hugs. I know nothing i say will make you feel any better but know that i am cyber hugging you xxxxxxxx :hug: :hug: The funeral sounded like it was nice xxxxxx

I really hope Mikayla is OK... I feel a little sick thinking about it.

Alison: That is my mums dog.. She is an Australian Bulldog but she keeps attacking mums PONY! She is great with other animals and kids but just has it in for this poor pony! Mum rang me in tears asking if DH could bring his gun around but after asking the vet whether they thought she could safely be rehomed, i decided to put the notice up. I think i have found her a home... they are coming tomorrow so hopefully it doesn't fall through as mum does not need this stress at the moment! Hope your piccies turn out good!

Hello everyone else!

I really have to get to sleep as i've been staying up wayy too late lately.. but i'll pop in tomorrow and fill you in on my super exciting life.......... (note the sarcasm....)

Love you all
x

:hello:

My bf bub wakes 2 or 3 times a night. Usually its just attach & go back to sleep (we co-sleep), but he wanted to get up at 4:30 yesterday & had a complain at 2:30 this morn, but I just stayed in bed & let him talk while I dozed. Gotta get myself in bed earlier so I can cope with 5am wakeups!

:hug: Mon

I hope Mikayla is OK, must be so hard happening so many times.

Yay serenity slept 11.5hrs last night, bf baby too I was so happy, she sleeps on her tummy alot better unfortunately I had the worst sleep ever just couldn't get comfy

Hi Girls!!!

Wow I have been meaning to get on and post but man!! Am I strapped for time and that is so bizzarre as V is gettinga lot easier...Maybe its because her and I are going places more etc...Is anyone elses bubs just wanting to be upright now? V is happiest if she is standing, e it in a walker or with help from us...even the jolly jumper but she is a bit suss on it still, the spring doesnt even move much as she isnt heavy enough to pull it down iykwim...

Anyhoo persies before V wakes up methinks

Kymmy I think it was you who said you try to put Archie to bed within 2 hrs? Have been trying that and it seems to work well...Thanks heaps for that little gem! Hearing you on the lovin issue I feel like dh is constantly cracking on to me tho :o All I want is a nice cuddle but then he gets all gropey lol its so annoying because I dont get comforted kwim? I am always caring for the other 2 and not much for me boo hoo lol.

Heavenly :hug: You have been through such a crappy time with your Granddad passing away, just be kind to yourself, your family and honour his memory with love. He was a big part of your life and his memory and his morals and standards still can be..xxx

Madame..lol you better hide from me too lol..How are you going? Is your dh coping with the business and are you ok?

Telly, Um no V used to sleep through but not anymore...She sleeps in the evening about 830-10pm depending on the day then usually wakes around 2 or 4 for a feed then awake by 6-7am. Bummer but I know there are ppl worse off than me so I try not to complain although it KILLS ME!!! lol. Sometimes she will need help resettling a few times and that usually means a cuddle and some boob too...I hear you on us mums never doing anything lol I think it is such a hassle trying to express etc blah blah that I dont want to stress V out as she is a freaked out kid anyway and Id probably worry all night anyway. Im willing to miss out on nightlife for the first year and after that changes will have to be made lol. I hate it when dh goes out and stays up late then complains he is TIRED..:wall: I want to murder him...

Mel, Ha ha on the poo wiping duty, I remember my godson needed help on the toilet and I didnt know what the go was so I said to him "what does mummy do?" and he just bent down and touched his toes lol I almost cried with laughter lol...

Alicia HI!!! Good to see you back! I think you asked a while ago about feeding...I just give V some farex with bm in the afternoon just before her bath (naturally lol) Just a tablespoon, not sure when I need to increase it but she gobbles it all up. She actually cries for me to hurry up with the spoon and then wants a big bf after maybe to wash it down...Im a bit worried as I know I should be giving her water now but she does not want it at all, its hard enough getting her to take a bottle as it is..oh well. Im taking maybe Snowys advice and Ill only try new things with V in the mornings in case of allergies. Cruz is just beautiful (in a boy way) :) Good looking parents help too lol

Shayna, Hi there! Wow V and Abbey sound very similar, :hug: so I guess you need a big hug lol.. Good on you for picking the ear infection up, thats listening to your mummy voice and if you didnt notice it earlier you cannot blame yourself at all. You fixed it as soon as you could and that is whats important.

Alison Im going to check out these photos, dont stress about your rings I can get mine on but none of my pre preg clothes and Id prefer the clothes lmao!

Well my princess is awake now got to go Ill come back later if I can to let you know what we have been up to

xxx Natty

Ok so she is back to sleep now...

Ubba HI!! I agree with the childcare thing although Im dreading sending V, I think its important to be able to have some time for yourself just so you can "play nice" all the other times. Ill definately feel better about it knowing these ppl are trained to take care of bubbas (well theyd better). What do you think of FDC? Im going to check it out...

Snowy thanks for the food advice Ill definately keep an eye out for allergies (sticking to farex for now tho) Can you do BLS aswell or is that confusing for babies? I dont mind giving her some veggies to suck on..what do you think?

Hi if I havent said Hi yet

Well! V and I have been getting out and about, so much so that its time we chilled at home for a few days I think, kind of convenient as I have a bit of a cold. Hopefully V wont get it too. Its soo hard not to sneeze when I am feeding her or holding her off to sleep ...

Has anyone got their bub a walker? V has one and she loves it. We got the chicco one as it had the smallest hole as she is still so small, just 6kg by now but not skinny looking, she still has baby chubba but not much...Oh well at least Ill get a lot of wear out of the clothes she is still wearing some nb and all her 000 still..I have a shrimp lol. I have packed away the swing as she never liked it but will keep it for the next bubba, hopefully it will come in handy then lol. We have a jolly jumper too she is still getting used to it but Im sure it will be a hit.. She is easier to read her moods and what she wants now what a relief! I really did not know what I was doing for the first few months lol...Next time Ill order my baby at 3 months old lmao...

Oooh we got a highchair, a prima pappa one, the bumbo was just too big and V slumped in it too much so now I strap her in and things are a lot easier...Gosh they are all growing up, highchairs!!!!:o

Okie doke better go do some housework :redface: my house is a mess..

Hi all!

Guess What!? My aunty who we havent seen for 6 yrs came over to surprise my dad in hospital!! I love her! She is so great and it is so good to see her!

Natty: Dont give me credit, it was Alicia who said the 2hr thingy! I have been trying to follow that too and it is working pretty well! THANKS ALICIA!!! I would never have worked that one out on my own! HAHA! I have done both types of daycare with Brit and definately found FDC HEAPS better. They have a max of 7 kids at a time and they get used to and bond with just the one carer which makes it so much easier to leave them as they know their carer. In normal daycare they quite often have carers coming and going. As long as you dont mind V going on daytrips in the car because they do activities (parks etc) so the carer drives them around in her car. I knew my daycare lady for years before Brit was with her anyway so had lots of trust in her so i didn't mind at all!
We don't have a walker yet but my friend has just offered me her upright bouncer thingy (like a walker with no wheels IYKWIM??!) because we have slate all through our house which i am worried will tip the walker as it has lots of deep grooves in it.
I am finding Archie alot easier now, not that he was ever that hard, but same thing, easier to read his moods. I am really lucky as he is a little angel and very rarely cries. He will occasionally have a tummy ache which i use Brauer Colic Relief for which works brilliantly. I love my lil man so so so much... i am so damn clucky and can't wait to give him and Brit a little brother or sister! Secretly, i'd like another boy so Archie can have a little mate!! Oh and Brit wants to be the only girl!! haha!

Mel: I was wondering how YOU find the time to post so often!!! 10,000 odd posts with 3 lil kiddies, you must be supermum!!! I think im only at 200 odd posts and i struggle finding time to get on once a day! Archie likes to be entertained all the time! So i cant just lay him somewhere and do my own thing... i have to be there talking with him! So thats me stuffed for most of the day! Luckily i love hanging out with him so i don't mind at all!

Sorry girls, gotta go. I have to take Archie to the Dr as he has these weird marks on his legs that look kinda like bruises or burst blood vessels and i have no idea how they got there and am worried cos they are quite purple.. Hope its nothing serious. I am really quite worried about it.

I'll be back later on
xx

Kym- Hope Archie is ok. When kids have a rash, especially a purple one, press a glass against it. If you can see the rash when pressure is put on it then it needs to be checked, if it disappears then it is ok, but still get it checked if you want.

Natty- I would rather child care than FDC. A girlfriend of mine had her kids in FDC and the older girl came home and said the lady strapped the little brother in a car seat and let him cry until he went to sleep :o I like childcare because there are more carers around to support each other. We all know babies/kids can be a handful, carers aren't the only ones that need a break from a crying baby. Just my opinion though.

Hi everyone else, I am having a study break at the moment but need to get back to it....after I have a quick look on ebay.

Oh Natty, I know how you feel about getting gropped all the time, DH just came up and grabbed my boobs - seriously leave me alone :wall: haha