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Last edited by Trillian; October 17th, 2009 at 04:59 PM.
Donna so sorry to hear your news, I hope your ok ((((HUGS)))) to you and yours xxxx
Nic when you off to NZ, I went there in September last year and it was so cold but lovely as well wrap up warm.
Eirn, yea its great seeing those first steps, well done Emily
Kerry you poor thing, I hope you do get some rest, Cant wait to see Matthew pictures after his hair cut.
missymoo glad Ashton back on the boob, stupid doctor lol, whoo hoo on your new relationship you deserve some happiness now. oh I read your blog and I think your amazing there is so much love their for your boys and they are beautiful, be very very proud of your self they look so happy
Hi girls.... Just quickly popping in to let you know that I will be back next week. Leaving in the morning and am about to head off to bed.... so tired, it's hard work packing, especially for a baby, seems as though she has more stuff than me LOL..
Niamh thanks so much I really try with my boys and I do love them soooo much. I'm always hoping it shows
News here alright!! Firstly Ashton isn't here He is with Dave This is his 2nd weekend away, he left yesterday morning and I miss him sooooooo much but he wont be home until 3-4pm I am so happy that Dave is finally having something to do wtih him
Moving up here was the best thing I have ever done. The older boys get to see their daddy more, they are loving their new school/prekinda and all our activities. It is so very beautiful up here. Last night I went and visited the Fairy Penguins which are only a 5 minute drive from my house. They are so beautiful.
Well it's official, Jamie told his ex, his mum, and my ex (who happens to be his bestfriend lol) and no not all parties were happy but it made me happy that he was willing to tell everyone and risk upsetting people. I am so happy with him. Fingers crossed it stays that way. His ex is being a witch, using his boys (5 years and 20 months) against him
Ashton is doing wonderfully! He is walking a lot more. He is still a bit scared on the floor boards since he's had a couple of boo boos so will mainly walk on carpet I let him out the front yard the other day for the first time, we sat on the grass and he played and crawled and tried to eat everything. We finally had some nice weather so that was really nice!!
Still only 2 toothy pegs, waiting for the teething to start again which I am dreading! He has been soo sooooo soooooooooo happy lately!
He is sleeping through the night now. Can't remember if I posted it but he goes down at 6.30 and sleeps till 7.30! Yesterday I had to wake him up at 8am!!
He is also totally weaned from the bottles!! I thought he was then we went backwards a little and he was having night bottles, now it's all booby. I hope after a night at Daves with bottles he doesn't want it when he gets home...
Oh how this 1st Birthday has snuck up! It's gone so fast! I have decided on a small gift this year for Ashton. Usually birthday are overboard in this house, but due to $ and space issues he will only be getting a couple of usefull things. I have chosen to get some wooden trucks/cars etc. He loves to push cars around all day, makes the brrrr noise lol So I think it's something he will really enjoy!
Hope all the bubbas and mummas are well. I can't believe it's almost been a year!!
Wow it seems like ages since I've been on here. I have a lot to catch up on.
Donna, sorry to hear about your mum, Hope you are doing ok.
Pam, Congratulations!!!!!!!
This are going well here, I just seem so busy all the time. Ashlyn is doing really well, she's developing such a funny sense of humour. She's not walking yet, I think it's because she tries to move to fast all the time. She doesn't know how to just slowly try things out, she's an all or nothing king of girl, lol.
Anyway, I'll try and catch up again soon for some personals.
Donna so sorry about your mum, I hope she was peacefull well done on Molly crawling, Poppy is just starting to get the hang of it in afew days she will be off (maybe!!!) Thanks for the clothes offer, will have to find out if its aboy or girl??
Wow Emily walking and Eireann fantastic birthdays surprises.
Niamh we got your pressie today, beautiful and they suit her perfectly even the pic on the bag that you sent them in looks like her!!! Thank you so much
missymoo, sounds great!!!! good on you, more babes on the horizon??
Kerry so great to see you...Not long till holidays..Don't be too hard on yourself being a single mum is hard work +full time work, Matthew is well looked after and the time you have with him is quailty time.. Yes please to the doppler, I will wait a bit longer and make sure all is okay before i get you to send it out.. I promise to send it back in good order, thnks so much for the offer. Matthews hair sounds wonderful, such a shame about the haircut...though.!!!
Capatin lol I love the all or nothing approach, You are going to have your hands full!!!
Have a great holiday Sue you deserve it!!
I missed heaps of you sorry, hope all is well and will catch up next time.
ME UPDATE: I have been having regular testing HCG, progesterone etc, but because I had the US I skipped a test so it was a week later before I got it done, only t find my progesterone levels had started to drop dramatically (still high, but not good to drop that fast) my HCG is stil good but I have started to have more blood which is why I went for the BT. So my GP told me to go the emergency and hopefully they could prescibed progesterone pessaries for me, so in I go Sat 5am did'nt get out until 2.30pm with no pessaries???? the OB on call iddi'nt want to see me and tld me to come back Monday????
Thankfully Monday he did prescribe them, but would'nt ring the script through so I had to drive to Melb to get them!!!!! So now is the waiting game.. I have another US in 2 weeks time to check bubs is growing well and BTs to check all my levels are still rising, it's drivin me insane.. I am so nervous and stressed.. why did I do this to myslef??? we should have made sure it did'nt happen.... ???? birth control I think they call it??...Pam.
Oh Pam u do sound very unhappy. I'm really sorry u aren't feeling supprted by ur care givers. It's rough they aren't listening to ur wants and concerns. Can u try some meditation maybe??? Focus on u and bubs for a few moments and regroup?? Big hugs
Big hugs Pam!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. So glad u stayed around here to do so. I wish u all the best for the next few days what ever they bring. Can't wait to hear when bubs is here. And Pam being aware u may get pnd again is a positive thing so that if u (touch wood) get sick then you'll be able to get help early if that makes any sense. That's how I always thought about it anyway.
Oh best of luck Pam, I'm sure it feels mad the thoughts of starting all over again and another beautiful little girl to love. you be great don't worry thinking of you and cant wait to hear and see pictures xxxx
still have today Pam! I hope you are doing all the labour inducing things, walking, curry, raspberry leaf tea, sex sex and more sex LOL
Niamh I don't really have any good advice, but I have been there to some extent. Jamie left bruises on my arms, verbally abused me in front of the kids, and cheated on me. I kept going back to him. Eventually my friends stopped asking how things were. One friend who I cherish so much was so mad at me the last time. I don't think you can do anything, just support her when she needs it and let her know you ARE there to help if you can. It can be frustrating I am sure, but doing it alone is scary and makes us do stupid stuff.
I woke up eventually and now I am so much happier. Hopefully she will one day
Pam, thinking of you tonight and will definitely be thinking of you tomorrow morning. Huge hugs and lots of love. Wheeeeeeeee! Hope Mr Blackduckies takes lots of photos!
Big hugs Pam. I'll be thinking of you this morning. I'm hoping that you can find some peace with the situation when your little girl is here. Remember that you fought hard and she is the prize in the end.
Pam. as I am posting, I know you are not far from holding your little girl. I hope it all goes smoothly as possible.. be kind to yourself, you''re a bloody trooper I reckon. xx
Just had a call from Pam's DH! Successful delivery of their baby girl by a straight forward CS this morning. Baby was feeding while DH was telling me their news. Both mum and bub are doing well. No other details as yet. hooray for Pam! Welcome to the newest little duckling!
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well done Emily 
they look so happy 
He is with Dave 
Hope you are doing ok.
well done on Molly crawling, Poppy is just starting to get the hang of it in afew days she will be off (maybe!!!) Thanks for the clothes offer, will have to find out if its aboy or girl?? 
Pam.
hooray for Pam! Welcome to the newest little duckling! 
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