OHbaby! Forums : October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:53:56 +0000 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:33:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20887 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi all, long time no see... thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5818594&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5818594 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 09 November 2012 at 7:33am

Hi all, long time no see... thought I'd poke my nose in and see if anyone is still around??  Can't believe my big girl is 4 now, and Kaitlyn is almost 2.5yrs old.  Time flies!  Life has been busy for us - I've been doing Tupperware since March, and am almost at the end of a 15wk contract teaching position.  That, combined with a really bad winter of all of us (esp the girls) catching everything that went around, has definitiely kept us on our toes! 

Amby - how's Shelbi's sleep going?  I remember the hard roads with Bethany... and she LOVES her sleep now.  And Kaitlyn's never been able to get enough - she'll still fall asleep anywhere (like yesterday afternoon on the couch watching her sister have a mini meltdown!).

Must fly... love to you all x


]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:33:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5818594&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5818594 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : A floor mattress is our plan if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5802122&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5802122 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 13 June 2012 at 7:31am

A floor mattress is our plan if Shelbi is still in with us when she's 2 or 3. Baby steps :)
You could put yoghurt on your rice.
Frick it's cold here! I had the heater cranking in our room and it was still only 16deg, making for one cranky baby who does NOT like cold cheeks! Come back summer!!!!
]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:31:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5802122&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5802122 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Amby that sounds delicious, muast...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5801908&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5801908 Author: JoJames
Subject: 20887
Posted: 11 June 2012 at 8:49pm

Amby that sounds delicious, muast have to make it one day, although I'm doing Weight Watchers so maybe not the cream.
Katie thats so cool about Ash. We've seemed to go the other way, after being quite a good sleeper James was climbing into our bed every night and waking me up by kicking us, clinging to the edge of the bed. Now I've put a mattress on the floor and he sleeps on that which is slightly less annoying at least I might get to sleep all night without waking. But I agree Katie sometimes its too hard to force the issue, I know James won't be doing it when he's 20. ]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:49:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5801908&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5801908 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : AND 1/2 tsp vanilla essence! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5801075&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5801075 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 06 June 2012 at 7:09am

AND 1/2 tsp vanilla essence!]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:09:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5801075&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5801075 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hooray! That&#039;s just what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5801031&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5801031 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 05 June 2012 at 8:32pm

Hooray! That's just what I needed to hear. I've been doing whatever she wants me to do to help her sleep. If I try to change anything then it makes things much worse! We co-sleep for half the night, she is happy in her cot right up against our bed for the first half though. And there is no way she would let me take her boobie milk away right now. But we're happy with everything for now

OK, I have revised the rice pudding breakfast and THIS is the recipe to rule over all other recipes;

1 granny smith apple, cored, peeled, chopped.
1 banana, peeled and chopped.
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp mixed spice
1/2 c short grain rice
3 c water

Cook it on low while you sleep.
Pour a little cream on top. Yes. Cream.

I haven't made muffins with this mix yet because I eat it all. Even though it probably serves 4.]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:32:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5801031&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5801031 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Oh and hi TJ! Long time no chat!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800879&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800879 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 05 June 2012 at 8:19am

Oh and hi TJ! Long time no chat!

Sorry to hear about your cfs. It's horrible huh? That must have been truly hard for you so young!

Love hearing updates on your kids, that sucks about the ear problems! Poor little pumpkin!]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:19:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800879&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800879 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi again! Amby we are not co...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800877&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800877 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 05 June 2012 at 8:14am

Hi again!

Amby we are not co sleeping anymore and Ash is sleeping through the night (totally dry I might add yusss)

We moved house when he was just over 2.5 and we just put him in his own room and bed. He did pretty darn well and we have only ever had to bring him back in with us when he is sick etc really.

Just like a 'normal kid'! I NEVER thought I would use the words 'normal' and 'sleep' when it came to Ash. . . unless of course the sentence was "Ash is the worst sleeper in the history of the world, I just wish he would sleep like a normal child" haha. (okay I know there's no such thing as a normal kid and most kids do have sleep issues, but getting up every hour for 2 years seems totally ABNORMAL when you are doing it. hehe.)

So anyway, to sum up my ramblings, we saw an improvement in his waking every two seconds when we both decided to stop bf, just after his 2nd birthday. Then at 2.5 he was perfectly happy to sleep on his own.

I have to stress that these were the right times for both of us, and if I had tried to force the matter before this (and I am pretty sure I did, because to be honest it was very hard) then it would have been a no go.

So Miss Shelbi will decide to be nice to you sleep wise eventually I PROMISE!!! You wont be rocking her to sleep when she's 8! The best thing I did with Ash, was to give him whatever he wanted and feed him whenever he wanted at night. It was awfully hard, but for some reason I knew it was the right thing to do. That might not work for everyone but for us, it was just the way to do things.

And now he skips off to bed all on his own, has a story and says "Good night I love you Mummy, see you in the morning, don't forget to be quiet" and I don't hear from him till the morning! If Ash can do it, the original 'allergic to sleep' boy then anyone can. haha

Edited by Katie_R]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:14:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800877&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800877 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Facebook is great. Katie, does...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800144&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800144 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 29 May 2012 at 2:06pm

Facebook is great.

Katie, does Ash sleep all night now? Are you still co-sleeping or room-sharing?
Shelbi is the exact opposite of Jody and does now like sleep. We're finally in a routine where she *only* wakes 4 - 6 times a night and gets up at around 5am. I don't mind actually, quite used to it now. But I do wonder, since she doesn't self settle at ALL, will I still be feeding/pram-walking her to sleep in a few years time?]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 14:06:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800144&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800144 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Wow sorry haven&#039;t been in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800095&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800095 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 29 May 2012 at 8:54am

Wow sorry haven't been in here in ages! I know what you mean about them growing up Taylor's 14 next week, Kenzie will be 10 in July Jax 4 in September and Levi was one in April!! Amazing huh?? We won't having any more that's for sure!! Jackson acts like he has ADHD most of the time bounces off the walls, hardly sleeps gets into all types of mischief that being said he is a real darling full of personality! His speech isn't that great, favorite words "stupid ally (bloody) idiot" lots of people can't understand what he is saying hope that he doesn't get into trouble once he starts school! Levi is an absolute cruiser so happy and lovely altho the poor dude has serious problems with his ears had grommets put in a few weeks ago and since they've been pouring out smelly stuff he's on to his second lot of antibiotics already!
That sucks about the illness Katie, I have monthly b12 injections they def make a bit of a difference I had chronic fatigue in my teens it was awful had to drop out of school for a good year or so did correspondace when I could keep my eyes open! Hope u get better real quick!!
Lovely to hear from you guys again I do love seeing some of u on fb]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 08:54:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800095&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800095 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : ps. on my way to go and get my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800093&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800093 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 29 May 2012 at 8:36am

ps. on my way to go and get my 3rd b12 injection now! That and rest is pretty much the best advice I have ever gotten!

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 08:36:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800093&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800093 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : mmmmmm you had me at cream. haha....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800092&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800092 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 29 May 2012 at 8:33am

mmmmmm you had me at cream. haha. Yum thanks!

Oh my god, 'get more exercise." The WORST advice for someone with ME. Gawd. It's awful to hear that. =( I especially hate hearing about people that have only been recently gotten sick to be told do that, people that just keep 'trucking on' can and usually do cause permanent damage and just end up sick for years and years. I am so lucky I was able to stop and 'recover' right from the start. Not that I had a choice, I couldn't lift my head from the pillow without my body having a meltdown haha. But just having people around me that understands is the best medicine in the universe!

Hope everyone is doing good! x


Edited by Katie_R]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 08:33:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800092&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800092 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Yes, anyway, sometimes stuff fixed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800023&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800023 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 28 May 2012 at 3:47pm

Yes, anyway, sometimes stuff fixed her, like acupuncture but then it didn't work the next time. I think B12 injections worked for a while during her first major long episode.

Slowcooker Rice Pudding Breakfast;
-Some shortgrain rice (I use 1/2 cup and that's plenty for me and Shelbi and some muffins)
-about 4 - 5 times as much liquid as rice (I use half milk, half water).
-Some fruit (chopped apples, canned fruit, feijoas etc)
-Vanilla essence
-cinnamon
-nutmeg

I cook mine on low for about 11 hours because I go to bed so early, but it probably only takes about 8.

How to make it into muffins;
Preheat oven to 170
To left over rice pudding add;
-1 or 2 eggs
-1 tsp guar gum (from the gluten free baking needs area at the supermarket, kind of pricey but lasts for ages and it's used in heaps of G/F baking)
-some gluten free flour (I use rice flour)enough to make it thick and sticky
-1 - 2 tsp baking powder
-a bit of sugar to taste

Pour it into greased muffin tins and bake for about 20-25mins.

If you want them to taste like chocolate cream puff, ice them with that half cream, half chocolate icing, I can't remember what it's called but;
Melt equal parts cream and chocolate. Cool to room temp. Ice muffins.

Edited by Chickoin]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 15:47:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800023&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800023 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : ME does suck hard. She got it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800005&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800005 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 28 May 2012 at 2:12pm

ME does suck hard. She got it when she was quite young, like 14 or 15 I think, missed heaps of school, lost a lot of friends, got so behind in education there was no point even trying to catch up in the end. Anyway, she's had heaps of ME episodes, like she'll just get a normal cold and suddenly crash and be out for weeks or months. Stress makes it worse. Orchard sprays too. Her last big long ME stretch was when we were working together and she was living near an orchard. She crashed hard, then the boss kept hounding her for an exact time when she plans to get magically better, the other boss kept telling her HOW to get better (silly things like going to Chch to see some random specialist or just exercise more). SOOOOO stressful. She didn't get better until she moved in with her parents and quit her job. She's been heaps better since having kids though.

Baby needs me.....]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 14:12:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5800005&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5800005 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Cream puffs?? Wiahh. Yummmm. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799986&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799986 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 28 May 2012 at 12:08pm

Cream puffs?? Wiahh. Yummmm. I still haven't restocked my cupboard with things I can eat, so I haven't had anything actually yummy for a week. I want a cake so bad it's not even funny.hehe.

Sorry to hear your friend has ME. It's the worst of the worst! How long has she had it for? I am having a 'good week' either that or I am magically cured. haha. One of those things that you constantly think over and over again until you get the big CRASH at the end. I am pretty good at pacing, but kinda not really actually. :P]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 12:08:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799986&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799986 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Awww, Ash, you&#039;re so gorgeous!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799468&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799468 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 24 May 2012 at 11:06am

Awww, Ash, you're so gorgeous! Wowzers, Kasper is 13??!!! He'll be a man soon!!!!
Sorry to hear you have ME and CD, Katie. My bestie has ME and it SUCKS. I am no longer eating gluten either. BTW, yesterday I had yummy fruit and rice pudding stuff from the slowcooker for brekky, then made the leftovers into muffins and put chocolate icing on them. OMG. They taste like cream puffs.

Yay, Chonny, I hope you're having fun, sending baby girl dust your way xx]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 11:06:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799468&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799468 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi guys! Good to pop in here again!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799438&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799438 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 24 May 2012 at 8:21am

Hi guys! Good to pop in here again! We are waiting for Ash's next clinic. He needs another open heart but they said that we may be able to wait till he's around 5. Which sounded good at the time (like a year ago) and now it seems right around the corner. But no, it is ages, and he's doing just fine! His wires are still loose and I think hurt sometimes, and he says he gets puffed and looks like a smurf sometimes too. But overall he's totally winning!

He goes to preschool 2.5 days a week and loves it. His teachers are in love with him it's very cute.

I have never come across a more precocious child though hehe. I have heard stories from some of you guys about this with your little people, so I am sure you will know what I mean. He speaks better than some 9 year olds I have met haha. Everyone that meets him are a little bit struck with it. He's all 'Oh Mummy this is nonsense, I have no time for this, I much prefer to play with this or that. By the way I do feel rather upset when you tell me I can't play with it of course"

His favorite words are rather, by the way and of course. I can't keep a straight face when he tries to pile them all into a sentence haha.

Kaspar is almost 13.

One last bit of news, I got my dream job about 6 months ago as a personal assistant, office manager and programme coordinator for this AMAZING organisation, then I got sick! Just one day, 3.5 months ago, I got sick and didn't get better, I was stuck in bed literally unable to walk, I had to get carried to the bathroom, for 2 months. The doctors said it is CFS/ME. I am slowly getting better and now I can handle 'my life' haha. Ups and downs but overall much better! I did lose my job though. Boo. Also this week I have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, which is either the reason for my illness or just adding to how bad it is. Gawd.

Anyway, sorry for the big post. I have about a year to catch up on. haha.

And NO plans for #3 thank you very much!! Cool to see you trying Chonny!! I will have to keep an eye out for any news!!

I will take a look over this page and do a tiny bit of a catch up!!

xxxx

Edited by Katie_R]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 08:21:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799438&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799438 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : hehehehehe amby, we casually trying,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799424&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799424 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 23 May 2012 at 11:45pm

hehehehehe amby, we casually trying, been trying for a few months now i guess
]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 23:45:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799424&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799424 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Welcome mamaof3monkeys We&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799366&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799366 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 23 May 2012 at 7:44pm

Welcome mamaof3monkeys We're pretty quiet in here now. I didn't notice your post last month(!!), Chonny. I miss the money in Oz, and I forgot how smoky it gets here. Jody seems to have asthma and Dh and I can't shake a cough. Oh and OMG, I don't think I will survive winter, the frosty mornings! Brrrr! But no, I would much rather be here with my few close friends and lovely little country town community Jody's preschool is way better than the best daycare centre we could find near us in Perth, she loves it.
Eeeeh, I love your ticker! How long have you been TTC for?
]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:44:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799366&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799366 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : welcome mama0f3Monkeys ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799152&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799152 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 23 May 2012 at 10:21am

welcome mama0f3Monkeys]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 10:21:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799152&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799152 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi ladies new here but I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799108&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799108 Author: Mamaof3Monkeys
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 11:16pm

Hi ladies new here but I have a son who was born late oct 08 thought I would join ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 23:16:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5799108&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5799108 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : me either Amby. I think Lydia...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793642&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793642 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 18 April 2012 at 1:22pm

me either Amby. I think Lydia is on number 3?

I cant believe they are getting so big. Yay for the big move Fi, im sure it's quite scary but at least you'll be able to hang out with family again for a while.

Amby do you miss Oz?]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:22:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793642&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793642 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Oh yay, Fiona, that must be really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793269&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793269 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 16 April 2012 at 8:06pm

Oh yay, Fiona, that must be really exciting for you to be moving close to family
I can't believe our babies are almost at school ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:06:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793269&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793269 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : 3 - no no no no no, stopping at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793228&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793228 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20887
Posted: 16 April 2012 at 3:50pm

3 - no no no no no, stopping at 2 here.

Well my baby is 1 and my big boys is 3.5 can you quite believe it.

All is well we are relocating to the UK in June for a few years time to spend some time with my family.

Fin and Lachie go to daycare 4 days a week (its too much but its short term) that said Lachie is a social wee thing and full on so I like the break.

I can't get over Vincent being in school Chonny - wow where does time go?

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:50:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793228&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793228 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Eeeek! 3! No way, 2 is enough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793177&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793177 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 16 April 2012 at 1:27pm

Eeeek! 3! No way, 2 is enough haha.
How are you going, Chonny?]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:27:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5793177&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5793177 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : how is everyone else doing? i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5792978&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5792978 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 14 April 2012 at 5:55pm

how is everyone else doing? i knwo some are expecting number three????]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:55:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5792978&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5792978 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : I have been in here in ages! Kaitlyn...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5792704&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5792704 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 20887
Posted: 13 April 2012 at 12:00am

I have been in here in ages!

Kaitlyn is doing really well and was potty trained by the time she was 3 years 4 months took at least a couple of weeks for her to get hang out of it she wears nappies at night. She is starting daycare next Monday will be a huge shock for her as she has never been in any kind of childcare before. She will be going Mon, Wed, Fri from 9-3pm gotta love the 20 free hours.

I am so not ready for my baby starting school next year.

]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5792704&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5792704 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : isnt it scary! cant believe it,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5790868&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5790868 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 30 March 2012 at 7:55pm

isnt it scary! cant believe it, before we know it our babies will be going to school :(]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:55:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5790868&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5790868 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Well. time goes fast. These boys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5790856&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5790856 Author: Guest_70282
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Posted: 30 March 2012 at 7:06pm

Well. time goes fast. These boys and girls are about 4 years old.WOW!]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:06:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5790856&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5790856 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : how is everyone doing? David loves...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5784468&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5784468 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 01 March 2012 at 11:11pm

how is everyone doing? David loves Kindy he is there two days a week 8.30 - 2.30. We have a very tired boy on a thursday avo but not sure what Tues are like ( he lives with his Dad that day). But he certainly loves it and comes home bubbling. he LOVES craft & making me paintings. Boys are getting so big now. i cant believe Vincent will be 6 this year :( He is doing REALLY well at school, reading at level 17 so almost 8yr old, writing pretty good, just his penmanship holding him back these days. already in year 1-2 composit class but having to go to a year 2 class for reading as his teacher doesnt have any books high enough for him. i have a feeling he may be moved up to year 2 by the end of next term. guess we will have to wait and see. I love seeing everyone's pics on FB. Fi i cant believe Levi si almost one already!!!!! Where has the time gone????

Well, got new laptop and good internet connection so happy to be back on line. had a very rough end to last year with the custody getting sorted, got broken in to, family issues etc. But onwasrds & upwards i say. and this year is going to be a great one.

Love to all, catch up soon :)

p.s i wonder how Ash is doing with his heart??]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:11:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=5784468&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#5784468 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Kaitlyn has finally just started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1423819&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1423819 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 20887
Posted: 19 January 2012 at 12:28am

Kaitlyn has finally just started TTing at 3 years 4 months!!!!!   She is doing it backwards she will go off to to loo and do number twos ok as she has always told us when she has done poos in her nappy but wees she hasn't mastered it yet.

Looking at daycares soon with the free 20 hours it will be good for her and me.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:28:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1423819&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1423819 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Woohoo Sarah! Almost 20kgs is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1421617&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1421617 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 10 January 2012 at 2:01pm

Woohoo Sarah! Almost 20kgs is a fantastic effort!!
Haha, I hear you on the kindy hours not being long enough! I thought having Jody out for 4 hours would give me plenty of time to get things done but nope!

We'll be changing to full days soon. Preschool goes back on Monday so once the initial excitement wears down a bit we'll change to 3 days of 9 - 3. I thought it would be too much for her when we first enrolled but she absolutely loves it and by the end of last term she was staying awake for an hour or 2 after we got home anyway.

We have just started day naps with no nappy. No accidents yet and Jody loves sleeping in knickers "just like mummy". DH accidentally forgot to put her nappy on last night though and she freaked out when she peed in the bed, oops. We all just had a laugh at Daddy for being so silly though and she was fine after that.
]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1421617&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1421617 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : PS forgot to say yesterday, thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1420979&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1420979 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 08 January 2012 at 1:35pm

PS forgot to say yesterday, thanks so much Jess for the honesty and encouragement in your post in Sept, it brought tears to my eyes. Hoping and praying for you guys that this year brings a wee sibling for Aviva :-) xx

*ETA - and that 'couple of year gap' is my secret dream, I mean, who knows what might happen when both girls are school age...?

Edited by kmarie]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:35:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1420979&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1420979 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Not on long, but Sarah just wanted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1420844&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1420844 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 07 January 2012 at 5:54pm

Not on long, but Sarah just wanted to say that I totally understand where you're coming from! And yay for nearly 20kg gone!!! I've been fortunate to lose weight almost by accident (kind of intentional once I realised I could) and am back to the lowest weight I've ever been. (lost about 10kg in the last few months I think, I wasn't keeping a close eye on it earlier on though as the scales were too scary lol.) Still trying to knock off the last kilo, but it won't make any diff to how I look now, just how I feel, and give me a 'safety net' for those bloated days :P Have had to buy a whole new wardrobe cuz nothing fitted me and it feels soooooo good, I fully recommend it! (I hit all the sales before Christmas and TM and got a whole lot for a ridiculously small amount, yay for bargain hunting!)

Amby, Bethany goes to kindy two days a week, 9-1:30. It's perfect, I couldn't bear the thought of full days (most kindys are these days) so found this one. They're lovely there and it's working out well. I can start her on a third day as soon as I like, but I'd rather not as I love having her at home. Fridays are 4yr old days, so I think I'll give her a third day when she turns four (or next year). But no more than that :)

Better fly, dinner's getting ready (yay for wonderful husband's!) and the girls are a wee bit scratchy in that typical sibling way ;-)

*edited cuz got the preschool hours wrong, whoops!

Edited by kmarie]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:54:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1420844&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1420844 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Happy New Year everyone. Hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1420742&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1420742 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 06 January 2012 at 9:26pm

Happy New Year everyone. Hope your all well. Kindys going really good for Leah now and at first I throught 2hrs thats long enough but I tell ya its NOT haha We dont go mornings til she turns 4

Im on a weightloss mission because we arent having anymore babies (I would but hubby doesnt ) I wana get a hot body and get fit for my kiddies coz theres nothing worst then feeling you cant be bothered playing with them!! And so far ive lost almost 20kgs

I hardly come in to OB so I was a little excited to see some action going on in the Oct 08 thread ]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:26:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1420742&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1420742 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Happy new year to you too, Kristy!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1419988&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1419988 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 January 2012 at 7:56am

Happy new year to you too, Kristy! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and NY.
That would have been quite traumatising for you to have to hold Kaitlyn down :( I'm glad she can't remember and that it has improved her speech so well.
Awesome that Bethany is writing and drawing so well. Also great that she loves kindy, I hope next year goes well too. What kind of hours/days does she do? Jody's at pre-school 3 mornings a week, but we'll be changing her to 3 full days soon since she seems to really enjoy it (and I enjoy my time out!)
Love the questions this babes come out with, although they ask 10000000 questions a day, some can be quite amusing.
I can't believe Shelbi is 4 months either! I keep thinking she is so advanced for a new born haha. All day I put her on her back, she rolls on to her tummy, cries, so I roll her back. Repeat for an hour, then back to bed. But she is delightful, very smiley and chubby and cuddly and yummy all over!
Right, better get back to the housework before Shelbi wakes up again!
xx]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:56:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1419988&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1419988 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1419714&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1419714 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 03 January 2012 at 1:22am

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Hope you all had an enjoyable and memorable Christmas too :)

We had a lovely Christmas with two very excited preschoolers and many many places to be at once for various meals. Was lovely seeing all the family a few times over, although the girls were thoroughly exhausted by Christmas night. We've followed that up with nearly 10 days completely at home (with Mike working between the stats) toilet training Kaitlyn. Who just so happens to be a star at keeping dry, am so proud of her!!! She also had her tongue tie laser surgery op a month ago (or so) and her speech has jumped ahead in leaps and bounds as a result, very exciting (made the trauma worth it as it was quite a full on experience for mummy who had to hold her down during the procedure. She was sedated so doesn't remember, but I sure do!).

Bethany is absolutely loving kindy, though was very ready for the holidays after her 8wk start to being a kindy girl. Her imagination and creative play has grown in leaps and bounds, and she absolutely loves drawing and writing - can write B, e, o, a, H confidently. She's going to love words like her mummy, I can already tell! Oh and she drew her first identifiable picture of our family about a month before Christmas so we did collage canvas paintings together with Kaitlyn and glued her pictures of grandparents etc. on top for them to unwrap for Christmas. And one of our family for daddy that we have proudly on the wall :) She's soooo curious about everything and comes up with the amazingest (I'm sure that's a word ;) comments and questions. On our way home from Christmas shopping: "Mummy, shopping is hard work, eh!" Then, "Our money is in lots of different places, isn't it mummy?" When asked what she means: "Because we give lots of different shops our money when we buy things." Priceless.

Amby & Jo, I envy you that you are in a position to know that there will be a decision to make regarding children later on! I'm still living in quiet hope that one day we might have more, but trying to accept that, as it currently stands, that won't be the case.

Amby I can't believe that Shelbi is already 4mths old! Lovely :)

Jo, Bethany didn't blink an eye for the first 7wks of kindy, then cried every time I took her for the last week :( It sure is hard eh. Apparently she settled as soon as I left though. I'm hoping it was just pure exhaustion and she'll be fine when they start back this year. She has a little friend from church who started at the same time, which I think has made a huge difference to how she's coped with the whole new experience.

Hmm, must go. *hugs* to all. Don't look too closely at the time of this post, I had far too much coke zero today then polished off practically a whole block of chocolate in front of a dvd tonight... for some reason sleep just isn't coming lol.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:22:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1419714&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1419714 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : That&#039;s our plan too, Jo,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1416215&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1416215 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 14 December 2011 at 8:24pm

That's our plan too, Jo, we'll decide later on when Shelbi is at least 3 and Jody's at school, but then the older we get the higher the chance is of making twins, EEEK!!
Aww, it would be hard leaving James at preschool when he's upset. Hopefully he starts to enjoy it more soon. Do you know how he is when you're not there?

I think next year we'll extend Jody's preschool hours so she's there for 2 hours longer. She's starting to eat less while she's there (I take that as a sign she's not burning her energy so fast in the morning now) and she's not too teary when I pick her up so I think she could go through to 3pm. Going to be 3 very peaceful days in my week!]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:24:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1416215&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1416215 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Yeah I&#039;m the same, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1413751&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1413751 Author: JoJames
Subject: 20887
Posted: 05 December 2011 at 12:52pm

Yeah I'm the same, I don't cope well at the moment so if we do have more, James will be at school.
Today was hideous, there was screaming and crying and he tried to climb the gate but I think he was alright when I left, I just got a call from the teacher saying maybe I should go pick him up a bit earlier today so I'll go down when Lewis wakes. Its not easy but I need James to not be such a mummy's boy so we will persevre and there are so many kids there he knows from , play centre and church and mainly music, its not like everyone there is a stranger to him.
]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:52:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1413751&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1413751 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Aww, James, that&#039;s so heartbreaking....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1413592&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1413592 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 December 2011 at 8:40pm

Aww, James, that's so heartbreaking. When I working in childcare there were a lot of children who would get really upset and beg mum to stay but as soon as their mum left they would stop crying and start having fun. So hard for mum though!!
Jody's done well, 3 days so far and hardly even glances at me when I say bye to her. She even cried when I picked her up on Friday!
I can completely understand why you need a break, Jo! The non stop talking, whinging, questioning, begging, getting in the way does my head in most days!
Shelbi is doing really well, she's at a lovely age, lots of smiles and starting to develop, like holding and shaking toys, trying to roll over etc.
I'm a little bit sad that we're not having more but then I am really struggling with 2 so I know I wouldn't be able to care for 3! ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:40:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1413592&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1413592 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Well, james had his first day...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1412950&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1412950 Author: JoJames
Subject: 20887
Posted: 02 December 2011 at 7:03am

Well, james had his first day at preschool too. Day one it was bye mummy with no looking back, day 2 a little bit nervous but ok, day 3 heart wrenching not without you mummy!, I was almost in tears, and ended up just taking him home, oh well we will try again on Monday, but it so horrible, I know I am going to just have to leave him crying but I'm not ready yet. But I need a break from the insessant talking and annoying Lewis. And we got James a tramp for his birthday which he refuses to go on without us, he is such a mummys boy.

Hows Shelbi going Amby? I'm starting to miss having a baby.]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:03:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1412950&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1412950 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Eeek, I&#039;m waiting for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1411905&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1411905 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 28 November 2011 at 8:46pm

Eeek, I'm waiting for the novelty to wear off and her to turn the waterworks on. She LOVED her first day today but she was exhausted when I picked her up at 1pm, slept very well when we got home. She's looking forward to tomorrow ]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:46:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1411905&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1411905 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Good luck Jody with preschool....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1411748&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1411748 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 28 November 2011 at 4:14pm

Good luck Jody with preschool. Leah was like that to telling me to leave on our "visit" visits and then when it came time for me to actually leave her she had a melt down standing on the gate screaming at me "dont go mummy, mummy come back" it was horrible and I just about starting crying too but shes fine now.. ]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:14:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1411748&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1411748 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Yay Jackson! Jody is still having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1411489&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1411489 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 November 2011 at 1:04pm

Yay Jackson!
Jody is still having the occasional accident. Especially #2's because "I like to do poos in my knickers, not the toilet". Awesome. Haha.

Little Miss 3 is starting preschool tomorrow morning, I'm looking forward to a break and spending time with Shelbi . We've had a couple of visits and she just ran off and played, ignored me the whole time, so that's great. She knows she gets to play there tomorrow without Mum and Shelbi and she's feeling pretty special about it. I'd say she's going to kick me out if I hang around for too long! ]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:04:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1411489&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1411489 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Poohbear yay for Jackson toilet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1409794&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1409794 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 20887
Posted: 21 November 2011 at 11:54pm

Poohbear yay for Jackson toilet trained mine one is not remotely interested but not forcing her if she isn't ready,

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:54:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1409794&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1409794 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hooooray Jackson is toilet trained...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1408428&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1408428 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 16 November 2011 at 8:01pm

Hooooray Jackson is toilet trained during the day :) He just did it on his own when he was ready, this is a lesson for me not to stress next time around! Hope you are all well with your gorgeous 3yr olds and looking forward to xmas!
]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:01:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1408428&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1408428 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : We had Jacksons bday on Monday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1392875&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1392875 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 September 2011 at 11:06pm

We had Jacksons bday on Monday so hard to believe he is three already, time flies! Hope all your kiddies have a great birthday ;)
Levi has lost weight so we are under close monitoring and I have to take him to get bloods done, hope its all sorted reasonably easy.
He is such a cruisy little dude, starting to sleep a bit better now too, usually only up once a night.
Anyways just thought I would pop in and say hi :)]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:06:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1392875&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1392875 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Congrats on Shelbi’s birth Amby!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1391484&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1391484 Author: jessm
Subject: 20887
Posted: 24 September 2011 at 9:27am

Congrats on Shelbi’s birth Amby! Old news now, but haven’t congratulated you yet…

Chonny, great to hear that Vincent is doing so well at school! You have every right to be a proud mummy.
Shame that Levi didn’t win, TJ, but at least you still know he is the cutest!

Yay for TT success! Can’t remember if I said last time, but Aviva was getting so that she wouldn’t bother going unless I made her, so I’ve stopped saying anything at all (just when she gets wet pants she has to go to the toilet and change them). Takes so much pressure off, and while she still has bad days the last couple of days have been great – and I know that when she finally does decide to go on the toilet all the time, she will be fully TT because I won’t have to tell her at all.

Lydia, I hope everything sorts itself out for you and you get your sticky bub quickly.    

I know what you mean Kristy! Its so hard not to imagine what our life will be like in 2… 5… 10 years, but sometimes when we get there and its NOT the way we wanted it, it makes it hard to accept. And the worst thing is, I know that even if I have another one soon and then another long gap, it will still be disappointing because I still picture them close together! And yes, I sometimes find myself feeling grumpy and irritated with Aviva because I haven’t got a brother or sister for her – it is so illogical, because its not her fault! But feelings are strange things… I can imagine its hard to understand until you’ve been there.   I am glad that Rosie lives nearby so Aviva can play with Micah and Daniel a lot, so she gets some ‘sibling’ contact time. And there are a couple of new babies in the family on the way, so I shall get lots of baby cuddles soon too.

But even if you have a couple of years break, you could still have a baby or 2 later. Give Mike a bit of time to come around to the idea, and maybe have less pressure on your finances. Meanwhile, appreciate Gods plan for the blessings it brings now!

The most I’ve come up with 3rd b’day plans is that Aviva is big enough to appreciate presents this year, so I shall get her some! (mean mummy, didn’t buy her daughter any 1st b’day ones and only 1 little 2nd b’day present)

And as for kindy, I’m just going to continue with Playcentre at the moment. They made me president at the last AGM, which is a bit scary. That’s what comes of having no-one willing to do it. And it gives me a little bit of income, because I am doing some paid supervision, and I get to take Aviva too so no babysitting costs or anything.

DH has 3wks of uni to go, then 3 exams, then his course is FINISHED. Then onto the job hunt. It is strange to think that in 2-4mths time we could be living anywhere in NZ, and having no idea where. Because we have the freedom to move, it just depends where he can find a job.

Enough rambling from me. The day is too beautiful to be inside!]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:27:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1391484&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1391484 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : TJ sounds like things have calmed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1386190&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1386190 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 10 September 2011 at 10:32pm

TJ sounds like things have calmed down a little since your last post - so glad to hear that! I know what you mean about where have the last three years gone... I still can't figure that out myself! I hope solids go well for Levi and he starts sleeping better for you soon - or a least consistently so you feel less sleep deprived!

Bethany's temp finally came down that week after 3 visits to A&E. Still no idea why, although since then I've noticed she now has all her teeth... so maybe that's all it was. Kaitlyn stayed well from that bug but caught another, as they do! We were actually all well this week, apart from Kaitlyn being a bit fragile after her 15mth imms last week.

After doing so well with TT, Bethany went totally backwards and got terrified of the toilet. It made for a very challenging month of needing mummy's physical and emotional support every time she needed the toilet. I can only assume it was related to a) being worried that a poo might jump back out and eat her (!) or b) once the toilet roll holder fell off under her weight as she got on/off the toilet. It's been a looooong road, but just this morning she finally took herself off to the toilet again (we've reinstated the 'ducky' toilet seat with handles) and she's much happier.

Jess, thanks for reminding me that God's plan really is bigger (not to mention better) than any we could have for ourselves :-) I pray you'll have another little one on the way soon! I've been finding it hard as I would dearly love to have another child, but I've had to come to a place where I accept that Mike is not in a place where he'd like more, and financially we are very tight as it is. I've had a few low moments over it, which feels really awful, because I dearly love my two precious girls and feel so so so blessed that it seems wrong to wish for more, especially when some people can't have any children. I think I just hadn't realised how much I had 'planned' my life without thinking, simply by imagining it with 3-4 children. I feel like I have to undo all my dreams/plans and be happy to stop at two... when I should simply be content and awed that I HAVE two beautiful girls. Sigh, a woman's mind is hard to understand... sometimes I wish I wasn't so complicated lol! Anyone have any idea what I mean? Sorry for the ramble :P

Kaitlyn's chatting heaps and saying/doing new things all the time at the moment which is absolutely gorgeous. I think Bethany is struggling a bit with her sister being in the limelight, I feel like I'm having to constantly be on top of her behaviour at the moment. We've started a chart and she's really responding well - it's become a tangible way to teach her the 'right' thing to do. Kaitlyn of course has to get in on the action too :) Bethany is so protective of her (in the same breath as throwing herself on top of her so they both tumble to the ground :S) and they dote on each other.

Yikes sorry for the mega long post.

Wow Chontelle, I had no idea you were thinking of school next year! Good on you, sounds like a great focus :) I can't believe Vincent is 5 and a schoolboy... and it feels like David isn't far behind!

Amby, Amby, Amby... you amazing woman!!! What a gorgeous new wee bundle you have, and how precious to have two girls - it really is a treat ;-)

Sorry if I missed anyone, hugs to all, sorry it's been so long xx

ETA - so who has 3rd birthday plans on the go already? any ideas??

Edited by kmarie]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:32:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1386190&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1386190 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Wow you are a star Amby, thats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1386174&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1386174 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 10 September 2011 at 9:28pm

Wow you are a star Amby, thats a one big baby :) she is sooo cute! Levi is around 6.2kgs and not quite 5 months, but he looks smaller than those pics lol
Great birth story too :)
Chonny I am in Wellington and should be around during that time if you want to meet up?
Hope everyone else is good?
Jackson has been at kindy since November last year and is now going two full days a week (8.30-2.30) he loves it and seems much more balanced having that stimulation in his week. We do seem to be picking up all sorts of yucky contagious things like coughs/colds, nits, conjunctivitis- you name it he seems to get it darn it!
Cant believe its almost his birthday! Where did those three years go?
Levi is now almost 5 months so will be starting solids soon :) He managed to sleep for 5 hours last night which was nice as we still havent been having much sleep.
Anyways enough of my blabbing...]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:28:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1386174&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1386174 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Thanks ladies, we&#039;re getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1386126&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1386126 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 10 September 2011 at 6:22pm

Thanks ladies, we're getting the hang of it. I'm a bit nervous about DH going back to work but at least I'll have my mum here most of the time.

It's crazy how these older babes are the same size as my NB!

Yay for Catriona's TTing! It took a while for Jody to use the toilet, then we gave up so she went and did it all by herself lol, she even put her little seat on the toilet.

TTing has actually improved heaps here, Jody is now doing #2's in the toilet and since Shelbi arrived she hasn't had any poo accidents, just the occasional wee because she holds on for too long thinking she will miss out on something.

Wow, our little due Oct '08 babies are almost 3!]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:22:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1386126&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1386126 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : congrats Amby! You are awesome!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383997&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383997 Author: catisla
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 September 2011 at 9:04pm

congrats Amby! You are awesome! She looks gorheous on the photos

I am in the UK at that time Chonny so cant meet up

all going well here - Isla is now 5kg (ha ha only a wee bit bigger than Shelbi at 4 1/2 months! I feel for you Amby carrying that load and pushing it out!

Catriona is just about TT now - been out a few times in undies and no accidents so fx for that. She uses the potty though as she cant get up to our toilet even with the step as she is so short!

thinking of you Lydia and sending lots of conceiving vibes your way . . .]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:04:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383997&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383997 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Amby you and your big girlies!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383942&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383942 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 September 2011 at 7:35pm

Amby you and your big girlies!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats lady that is awesome and she looks gorgeous on facebook - hope you are all getting some rest.

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:35:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383942&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383942 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : What clever little boys you have,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383868&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383868 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 September 2011 at 4:10pm

What clever little boys you have, Chonny, you must spend a lot of time playing and talking with them

birth story :)
Yeap, a mighty 10lb 7 baby girl.
Was due for induction on Wed. Had my show and some period type pains on the mon night. Saw my Dr (who up until then was very unimpressed with me wanting to wait past 41 weeks!) and he asked me if we could induce on Thurs instead. I was delighted.
He did a quick, rough and painful S & S and sent us on our way.
12:30pm, I felt a strong BH, felt a bit different, but nothing to get excited about. Then another 5 mins later, and another. Kept up at 5 mins apart.
Mum was due to go to work at 2pm and I tried telling her to go, baby could still be a long way off and everyone will be home by 5:30pm. She kept fretting so I phoned the hosp just to see when I should go in. The lady said NOW!
Mum looked after Jody while DH and I went in.
By about 1:30 I was at hosp, getting mild contractions that I had started to breath through about 2 - 3 mins apart. MW told us we'll be staying.
Went to a ward room for about 10 mins then the mw told me I should be moved to the labour room.
Had a VE at about 3pm (I think, it's all pretty blurry!) and was 8cm.
Tried to have a shower and just got angry with it, I was shaking through contractions and felt I was losing control.
Lying on the bed, sucking gas and my waters broke at 3:55. There was meconium so had to go on CTG.
At about 4:18pm I told them I needed an epi but they told me baby will be here soon.
At 4:20pm I started pushing. The MWs were great and just let me push without instruction. I got most of the head out when she got stuck in my pelvis so a MW had to pull (blimmin' hard!!) on the baby while I pushed.
Shelbi Anne was born at 4:31pm. We waited for the cord to stop pulsating (not very long at all), the DH cut it. Had the jab for placenta and felt the urge to push that out too, 6 mins after bub.]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:10:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383868&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383868 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : pleased to hear you home Amby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383389&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383389 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 5:39pm

pleased to hear you home Amby :) Cant wit to see pics & hear ur story :D]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:39:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383389&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383389 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Thanks girls :) We&#039;re home...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383370&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383370 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 02 September 2011 at 4:33pm

Thanks girls :)
We're home now. I will post a birth story when I can sit (my poor bits!)
xxx
]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:33:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1383370&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1383370 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : by the way Fi & Sue, i will be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1382559&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1382559 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 8:37pm

by the way Fi & Sue, i will be in Wellington from 10th November til 15th November. If either of you would be interested in catching up i would love to her from you :)]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:37:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1382559&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1382559 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : HOw very exciting!!! Please let...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1382556&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1382556 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 8:32pm

HOw very exciting!!!

Please let Amby know my absolute congrats to her & the family :)

Cant wait to hear the birth story & see the pics :D hope it went better this time for her thats for sure.

As for us, Vincent started school this week & they are already looking at putting him in an advanced class. for his year :) I am so proud of him. I get to drop him off for the first time tomorrow & cant wait. Was so lovely picking him up today & seeing the excitement in his eyes.

David is progressing with his communication & play levels every day which is so wonderful since he is the only one home all day every day now until he starts kindy.

How is everyone else going with Kindy sign ups etc?]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:32:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1382556&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1382556 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : So I was just on FB having a look...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1382303&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1382303 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 1:27pm

So I was just on FB having a look at Ambys page to see if she had had the baby or when she was getting induced and her hubby wrote...

yes shelbi was born yesterday a 4:31pm 4.73kg. So she must have gone on to have baby without been induced coz im sure she was getting induced today... Anyway CONGRATS Amby, I think we were all wrong coz im pretty sure we throught it was a boy and wat a great size ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:27:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1382303&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1382303 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : It was looking really good when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379420&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379420 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 23 August 2011 at 7:56pm

It was looking really good when I first voted, TJ, bummer.

All the best for TTC, Lydia, I hope it's not too much of a wait and you get your little bundle of joy to celebrate before next summer xx

Didn't end up getting S & S today but Dr is happy to let me go until 41 + 6 so that's very good. Hormones are getting to me now, getting pretty tired, sore and teary. Jody is being very good at entertaining herself though while I just sit around trying to stay awake for her!]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:56:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379420&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379420 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : yay, I can finally log in again....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379115&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379115 Author: littlekiwis
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 August 2011 at 10:05pm

yay, I can finally log in again.

soooo much to read and comment on. I dont even think I will try. :-)

really just popping in to say hi

body is back to normal from the MC and I'm ready to start TTC again. will see who fast it happens this time.

well off to bed. just a quick pop on]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:05:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379115&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379115 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Good luck Amby, still waiting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379109&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379109 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 August 2011 at 9:43pm

Good luck Amby, still waiting to hear the baby news lol
Thanks for voting, unfortunately he didnt win but he had some pretty stiff competition.
Hope all is going well for everyone
Wow 5! Happy bday Vincent, hope you have a great day :)]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:43:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379109&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379109 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Happy 5th birthday for tomorrow...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379019&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379019 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 August 2011 at 6:33pm

Happy 5th birthday for tomorrow Vincent! I hope it's not too hard on you, Chonny xx Yay for school!
Very exciting that you're thinking about studying nursing or midwifery! I *think* you have to do some nursing first to be a mw? But I could be completely wrong. Good on you though!
I hope the shared parenting situation gets sorted fast. I take it things are not peachy between you and him?

Still no baby here. Going to get an S & S tomorrow I think then try and convince the Dr to 'let' me go to 42 weeks. It's only 2 days past his 'limit' anyway ]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:33:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1379019&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1379019 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : oooo cant wait for new baby posts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378857&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378857 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 August 2011 at 12:04pm

oooo cant wait for new baby posts :D

had a exciting weekend here. Vincent had his fifth birthday party on saturday. was awesome and he had an absolute ball. his official birthday is tomorrow, going to be hard day i think as he lives with his dad still on tuesdays.

he starts school next monday which he is very excited about.

David cant wait til he goes to kindy and is ready already. if i had the money i would look at finding one he could go to until he gets in where i want him to be. but i am enjoying my times with him anyways.

Not much else to tell on this end. Spoke to my lawyer this morning & hopefully things will be finally getting under way to sort out the parenting stuff. i am struggling with knowing whether to go back to work or not.

oooo exciting news tho, i am looking at studying next year. i am hoping to do midwifery i think. either that or nursing. but if i do nursing i hve to do at least an extra semester as i dont have the qualifications to get straight in yet. but i am very excited about having something to focus on :D]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:04:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378857&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378857 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Thanks Jo, it&#039;s so scary...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378450&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378450 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 20 August 2011 at 10:32pm

Thanks Jo, it's so scary standing up to the medical professionals and going against their advice. Jody was late and she wasn't over cooked and the placenta was healthy as.

Lol, sorry I got you excited :P
]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:32:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378450&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378450 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : I got excited when I saw you had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378433&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378433 Author: JoJames
Subject: 20887
Posted: 20 August 2011 at 9:07pm

I got excited when I saw you had posted Amby!

Stick to your guns, Jody was so late, the chances are this one will be too, not long to go now, sending huge spontaneous labour wishes your way. And everyone I know had way quicker and better labours with their than their first if that helps.
]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:07:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378433&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378433 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Have already voted for Levi Hi...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378327&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378327 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 20 August 2011 at 4:03pm

Have already voted for Levi

Hi Katie!

No baby yet. Dr wanted to induce me 7 days over and I told him no, he thinks I'm nuts. He said "over here we induce 7 days over" Lol, meanwhile I'm not quite brave enough to say "over here they have one of the highest rates of c sections in the world too" Going back on Tues and will get an S & S, then will start getting regular CTG monitoring after that. I think he's going to really pressure me to be induced 10 days over though.
]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:03:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378327&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378327 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Any baby yet Amby? Can I ask...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378229&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378229 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 20 August 2011 at 8:58am

Any baby yet Amby?

Can I ask a huge favor ladies? Could you please vote before midnight today for Levi for ohbaby of the day http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/community/baby-of-the-day/vote-for-today's-winner
Would really appreciate it, we have some stiff competition with another baby from the April thread, Caden. I really want to win the merino go bag for a friend who currently has Jacksons one and I don't want to ask for it back, but if I had another one to give her it would be ok!]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 08:58:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1378229&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1378229 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi everyone! Don&#039;t have much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1376436&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1376436 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 16 August 2011 at 7:56am

Hi everyone! Don't have much time to post but just wanted to say HIIIII!!!!

Yay for new babies!!! Can't wait for pics!!!!!!!]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:56:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1376436&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1376436 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Still big and preggy here, have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1375770&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1375770 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 14 August 2011 at 12:40am

Still big and preggy here, have just had a very hot curry, the weather is wet and windy and there is a full moon, lets hope something makes me go in to labour!

It's been great reading what you've all been up to.

Kristy, I presume (HOPE!) Bethany's all better now. Did you find out what caused her temp?

Jess, I hope you get your baby soon. I really like your attitude, knowing that it's all part of God's plan. Yes, we're still in Aussie but have booked out tickets home for the start of Nov. Home for good!! Hooray!! It will be hard living on a tight budget again but worth it to be close to friends and family. Especially my best friend, I've missed her so much.

Jo, glad to hear your arm is healing nicely. CUTE about Lewis saying 'digger'! What a boy lol

TJ, sorry to hear about your stressful times, it seems like you're coming out of it now. Good on you and DH for going to counselling.

Jody's TT is the opposite, we get most wees in the toilet (she has just started putting her little seat on the toilet and getting her stepping stool by herself so it's a big novelty) but still not much success with poo. She will tell me her bum or 'baby' (tummy haha) is sore before but we can't quite get the timing right as it could be minutes or hours before poo arrives. She does tell us DURING the poo that she's doing it in her knickers. Oh well, better than painting the walls with it I guess!

Anyway, I was actually off to bed but checked in here to see if there were any posts and got myself side tracked

I will pop in here to announce baby's arrival but I'm sure someone will see it on FB and let everyone know by the time I'm out of hospital ]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:40:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1375770&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1375770 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Yeah people are posting again...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1375741&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1375741 Author: poohbear
Subject: 20887
Posted: 13 August 2011 at 9:29pm

Yeah people are posting again in here! I miss you guys :p
Jackson has been at kindy quite awhile, since Nov last year? Anyways this term they decided to change the hours so he now goes two days a week from 8.30-2.30 which seemed like a long day but he absolutely loves it!
He is still not toilet trained, we wear pull ups all day and I put him on the potty or toilet regularily, as long as I do he goes on the toilet but if I dont he wont, bit of a pain as I am sure he knows what he is doing he is just a bit lazy, we tried wearing 'big boy' pants but he kept wetting them which drove me up the wall! A little like Aviva he is great with number 2's but not so much with peeing. Guess we will get there in the end
Jess you are so right about God's timing, I honestly thought we would have had Jackson and another baby straight away (like within a few months) but I am so greatful I had the time in between, it is really full on with four kids but especially with Jackson so it has worked out well for us having him at Kindy for a few days as it allows me time to get things done, and occasionally a little rest/quiet time. I know things will work out when the time is right.
I had a stressful few weeks, my milk supply went from over abundant to almost non-existant so I had to breastfeed, double pump with a hospital grade pump and then bottle top up at every feed, all in the school holidays. We also had a lot of stressors with relationship difficulties (DH and I are now going to counseling and things have greatly improved) and financial stressors (we have extended the time on our mortgage to make it a little easier) and my health- I had another MRI the other day, thankfully it was ok, the tumor is still present but they are happy to keep monitoring it, I had a LEEP the other day as I had grade three changes after a colposcopy, ended up on two lots of antibiotics for a supposed infection that had hung around for nearly four months post Levis c-section. A 9 year old birthday party in the middle of it for my DD, so lets just say I am not all that suprised my body said "ENOUGH" and stopped producing enough milk! Levi was waking every two hours and feeding for an hour at a time as he was not getting enough milk, was an absolute nightmare!
He still wakes from 2-4 times a night but he is a lot happier and seems to be putting on weight, all be it sporadically ( one week he gained 330grams the next 40) they continue to watch it and I am continuing to pump for a little longer until his weight is gaining at a steady rate.
Gosh what a novel, anyways you are all filled in on how things are going in our house!
Hope your wee boy arrives soon Amby, pretty exciting stuff! Please let me know when she does as I may not know otherwise! Cheers!]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:29:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1375741&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1375741 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hey Jess my arm is getting better,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1375715&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1375715 Author: JoJames
Subject: 20887
Posted: 13 August 2011 at 8:31pm

Hey Jess my arm is getting better, I can pretty much move it like normal but it is quite stiff and I still can't look after the disabled lady I look after because its not very strong, but with a little physio it should be fine.

Hope Bethany is doing better Kristy.

Good on you for doing your course 3, I've only just started my course 2!! Hope you guys a blessed with another little one soon.
James TT is exactly the same, though bribery is quite successful, most of the time he will come running up to me and say "mummy, me go wees and get a lolly?" Which is good, but other time I think he's just lazy.

Lewis' first appropriately said word the other day was "digger" which says something about his brothers influence.

Is anyone else stalking the due in August 2011 to see when Amby pops? Hope it comes early for you!!
]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:31:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1375715&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1375715 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi everyone, I haven’t posted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1374612&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1374612 Author: jessm
Subject: 20887
Posted: 11 August 2011 at 11:16am

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted on here for such a long time! Have only read back over the last couple of pages.

Jo, hope your arm is better now!!

TJ, hope Levi’s sleeping has settled down for you a little now. I was talking to a mum the other day whose baby slept through the night from 9wks, and was gobsmacked. Every baby is different! Aviva woke every hr-2 until she was months and months old. That’s really interesting about the hormone imbalance, though if they are not getting enough hindmilk, it helps explain all the waking.

Am somewhat pleased to see that others are still having trouble TT! I feel like Aviva has been kind-of TT forever, but she still has days where we go through a hundred pairs of pants! Poos are never a problem, but wees can be a bit more hit and miss. She’s started doing the jiggle / trying to hold on, which makes it easier for me to know when to suggest she goes!! I think sometimes she just gets too busy, and doesn’t think wet pants are such a big deal. I caved and tried bribery, but she is just as likely to say no when I offer her a pineapple lump if she would go toilet. The other day I asked her if she didn’t like them any more, and she said yes, just not today!

FIVE Chonny! Five, I can’t believe all these little kids are growing so big! Especially when the photos on the tickers are just the same as they always were, so they don’t look any bigger (not that I have updated mine!). Glad to hear that you are WARM! Take care of yourself.

Not far to go now Amby! Exciting! Are you still in Aussie?

So very sorry to hear about your loss Lydia.

Glad to hear Ash is sleeping well now. I think if anyone has a right to talk about ‘it will pass,’ its you!!

Kristy, yay for Bethany going toilet by herself! Lots of sickness is no fun. Praying that Bethany is better now.

Fiona, great that Finley is all sorted TT wise. Very sneaky of you!

Hi Sarah! How is Codys exzcema now?

As for us…

Aviva is doing wonderfully at the moment, she is such a darling. I just moved her into a big bed yesterday, that was fun (she had a cot that you could turn into a bed before that, but she’d outgrown it). Had been watching for a bed on TM for a while, eventually found a pair that sounded great, but neglected to ask whether they were from a smokefree house… turns out they weren’t, but after much airing out they are not too bad, and everything else that came with the trade is brilliant. We are loving playcentre, I have my Course 3 and am getting paid for some supervision work which is also nice!

DH has only another couple of months of uni before he is finished, and that is very exciting!! Then on to the job hunt, and who knows where we will end up?

More than 2 years ttc and still no baby, but one of the advantages in knowing that there is a God who cares for me and has promised that ALL thing will work together for GOOD, is that I don’t have to worry about it! When the time is right, it will happen. Meanwhile, we keep trying.

Sorry for the novel. Nice to catch up, will try to do so a little more regularly!!
]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:16:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1374612&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1374612 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : I tried xmaease with Kaitlyn but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1372022&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1372022 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 05 August 2011 at 8:50pm

I tried xmaease with Kaitlyn but I don't recall whether it made much of a difference. (I actually just pulled it out of the cupboard yesterday to try it on myself as I've broken out with eczema on my face, doh.) We tried the cream Chontelle had for David and it worked wonders for Kaitlyn, although it made no diff whatsoever for Bethany. Has your dr given you the usual aqueous cream or equivalent to use in the bath & morning/night? That combined with hydrocortisone was our fall-back with both girls. Not that it was failproof by any means! The Aveeno baby moisturising cream was nice too. I was already off dairy and gluten so diet wasn't really an option with either of my girls' eczema.

Bethany has had 40+degree temps since Sunday, been to a&e 3x this week and it's a mystery but we're still struggling to keep it under control. Day and night she's been miserable & hardly known what to do with herself, just doesn't seem fair. Kaitlyn seems fine (bouncing off the walls and loving not being thwarted by her big sis for a change lol!) so we're praying she stays that way! Hoping we might get some sleep tonight as it's been a looooong week.

ETA - pls excuse the rambles, I'd forgotten what it was like to be this sleep deprived!!

Edited by kmarie]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:50:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1372022&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1372022 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : That would be good if you can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371663&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371663 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 August 2011 at 11:54pm

That would be good if you can get it subsidised. How long does a tin of formula last? (like how long does it take for Cody to drink it)

Haha, yeap, I think this one's going to be massive, over 10lb for sure. It feels much bigger than Jody did. I'm quite nervous about giving birth at the hospital where whatever MW is on will deliver baby. I would feel so much better going through my birth plan with her now rather than at the time! Eeeep!
]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:54:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371663&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371663 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : leah, ask ur dr to get u a sample...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371629&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371629 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 August 2011 at 9:02pm

leah, ask ur dr to get u a sample of neocate advance. its the best around, really expensive, but thru a sepcialist u can get it subsidised
]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:02:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371629&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371629 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Amby when are you moving home??...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371596&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371596 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 August 2011 at 8:13pm

Amby when are you moving home?? Codys excema some days good some days really bad, so im not sure its even cows milk but then again his baby may not like the soy. I have heard really comments on Goats milk formula but at $48 a tin everyweek we just cant see us spending that much on formula?? Would you guys?? But my dr has filled out a form for the disabitily (sp?) allowince (sp? haha) from work & imcome for the soy so if it gets approved then I might talk to them about paying for some of the goats formula so we can try out, coz I know my Dr would approve it is well.... esp if soy isnt helping. Well it is helping its def not as bad but yea stil there, how long should it take to have dairy complelety gone from the system?

Amby im stil buzzing out that your already 38weeks!!! Come on little boy feel free to come out now before you get to big or is that already to late ]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:13:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371596&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371596 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Very interesting about the pumpkin,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371541&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371541 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 04 August 2011 at 6:13pm

Very interesting about the pumpkin, good to know! Sorry things have been a bit stressful for you, Chonny, hopefully things will settle down soon. The little girl you look after sounds like a real sweetie! Holy moly, Vincent at school!!!??? That's a bit scary!

Good to hear Cody's excema was not as bad after a couple of days, how is it now? 3 ups sound nice, hopefully I can get Jody in to some sort of kindy when we got home, but I presume there are some long waiting lists.

Glad you are feeling better after a wee melt down, Fiona, us ladies need to hit the bottom sometimes so we can come back up xx

Thanks for the name-stealing permission 38 weeks today and feeling less 'niggly' than I was a few weeks ago.
Things are slowly falling in to place for the move home, yay ]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:13:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1371541&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1371541 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Chonny I had no idea pumpkin was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1369087&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1369087 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20887
Posted: 29 July 2011 at 9:16pm

Chonny I had no idea pumpkin was bad, I think Lachie reacts to banana, but not sure, we get little circle patches of what looks like excema but hardly anything so I haven't cut anything out.

Sorry things are hard with  your ex Chonny, good on you for giving it another go though can't be easy.

All is well here, had a melt down last week, finally happened, Lachie had a week of being a horrible baby and I was just tired out from managing two but he has come right again, think he was a bit ill and I am ok again now, two kids is bloody hard at times, but awesome the rest of it, all my friends are popping them out now, I like to cuddle a newborn and give it back, I am better with toddlers, Lachie is going to be my last baby. and I am not sad about that I love him to pieces but I think thats enough for us.

Right lets take bets on how big Amby's boy is going to be

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:16:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1369087&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1369087 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Leah, apparently Pumpkin is one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1368272&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1368272 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 10:17pm

Leah, apparently Pumpkin is one of the highest allergy items but so uncommon for people to know about. We also used a special beta climazole cream that helped as well.

It took a while but we noticed the redness go down after a few days then it kept healing from there.]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:17:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1368272&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1368272 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi Chonny nice to hear from you....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1368018&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1368018 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 1:51pm

Hi Chonny nice to hear from you. Can I ask why you cut out pumpkin? And yes ive gone from cows milk formula to soy. How long did you guys take to notice there excema going or gone? Coz we have been on ONLY soy since monday but his excema is stil on his face not as bad but stil there.

Yea Leahs pretty ready to start kindy is well, and always goes on about when shes 3 she gets to go to 3 ups (at playgroup) and she gets to go to kindy Im looking forwar to it too Even tho its only 3 days aweek from 1.30-3.30pm so not long but will be nice to have the break.

Sorry things with your ex arent that great but im sure with time things will get better and good for you taking time off work. ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:51:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1368018&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1368018 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : hi ladies, Leah, Cody is formula...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367857&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367857 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 9:01am

hi ladies,

Leah, Cody is formula isnt he? your first step is to change his formula. david has Excema bad & i was stil BFing so i had to cut dairy, tomato based products, pumpkin, salty foods, fizzy drinks & chocolate & Cocoa products. It cleared it up amazingly.

Amby, im thinking boy too. That is so exciting that you are so close. Just think, 36 weeks is pretty much full term.

I hvae to say im a bit jealous of you guys with new babies but i get girly cuddles three days a week as i have a lil girl who lives with me three days a week so her mum can work.

Update on us:
Vincent starts school in four weeks. YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!
David is so fully ready for Kindy but wont start til term 4
They are both doing not too bad. Things with my ex are very hard at the moment but just living day by day.
David's talking gets clearer daily im sure of it. He still seems to have a little lisp or at least have trouble saying 'sssss'

Not much else to tell here, taken time off work to try & cope as the stress levels with everything has really gotten on top of me.

Its so awesome hearing how everyone else is getting on
Have deleted facebook so you will have to keep me up to date on here now ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:01:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367857&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367857 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Cant believe my big girl is almost...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367824&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367824 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 7:44am

Cant believe my big girl is almost 3 and my baby is 4 months old next week!!! ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:44:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367824&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367824 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : I certainly dont mind either and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367823&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367823 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 27 July 2011 at 7:44am

I certainly dont mind either and as Fi said I dont think any of us would mind... Yep I think your having a boy to ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:44:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367823&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367823 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : I certainly don&#039;t mind Amby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367759&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367759 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20887
Posted: 26 July 2011 at 9:15pm

I certainly don't mind Amby i'm sure none of us do - you are so having a boy!!

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:15:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367759&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367759 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Haha, Fi, that&#039;s what I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367359&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367359 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 25 July 2011 at 11:48pm

Haha, Fi, that's what I'm thinking too, but hoping for a nice little 9lb girl

Good luck at the Dr's tomorrow, Sarah, I hope the excema gets under control soon. I think because it's in lots of random places then it's something that needs to be sorted out internally if that makes sense. Hopefully dairy free will fix it fast.

OK, so when I thought of Jody's name it just came to me one day when I was gazing at her basinette (sp?), it was not a name I would have thought of myself and I kind of think it was meant to be because of how it just kind of 'arrived' in my head.
The exact same thing happened the other morning while gazing at this baby's bed. It's a boy's name and it's kind of already taken by one of you girls, so I hope no one minds if I use it!
]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:48:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367359&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367359 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Yikes Amby, measuring that far...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367294&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367294 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20887
Posted: 25 July 2011 at 8:36pm

Yikes Amby, measuring that far ahead - my bet is its a boy and a giant - but of course will come out painlessly!!

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:36:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1367294&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1367294 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Yea im really hoping going dairy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1366189&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1366189 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 July 2011 at 8:57pm

Yea im really hoping going dairy free will help, his excema is on both cheeks, forehead, behind his ears, arms, legs and a wee bit on his tummy oh and a wee bit on his bum!! Poor thing!! Ill see what the dr says on Tuesday and going dairy free and if that stil doesnt work I mite try that Xmaease cream.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:57:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1366189&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1366189 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : No, it was really easy, she was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1366114&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1366114 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 July 2011 at 6:01pm

No, it was really easy, she was a bit older, like 12m + when we cut the dairy. She just had soy instead of cow's milk, soy yoghurt, goats milk cheese etc. I guess with Cody still being so young it would be even easier since he won't be eating all sorts of food.
Even the wheat free diet was fine and that was for both of us as we were still breast feeding when we cut the wheat.
It was well worth it too to have her soft baby skin back.
We found that the fatty cream made it worse and didn't bother with steroid creams. I have heard great things about Xmaease but never tried it.
Emu oil from Silberhorn worked wonders for my excema, but I'm not sure if it would help if it was caused by a food intolerance.

I hope Cody gets his nice soft baby skin back soon!

Oh! I think it was someone in here that gave me the idea that Jody's excema was a food intolerance rather than just plain old excema and that was because it would come out in sort of circles here and there all over her rather than being in just a few places IYKWIM ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:01:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1366114&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1366114 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Wow Amby 36weeks already!! And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365914&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365914 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 22 July 2011 at 12:11pm

Wow Amby 36weeks already!! And wow measuring 6 weeks ahead eeekkk.....

So have you got anytips on excema? Coz Cody has it real bad, it comes I put a day or two of cream from the dr and it goes and I keep up with fatty cream then a couple of days later its back!! Im going back to the dr on Tuesday and I know he is going to say to put him on soy milk or something non dairy. Was it hard for Jody to be dairy free?? My poor boy boy he had such beautiful skin and now it looks horrible and so itchy for him!!!

Hi everyone else.... ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:11:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365914&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365914 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Katie, that&#039;s great that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365791&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365791 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 21 July 2011 at 8:39pm

Katie, that's great that Ash loves sleeping at last! Hooray! I hope your (re?)training goes well, it seems like a far off dream to go back to work for me. How is the art going?

Kiwigal, that's so cute, Troublette lol. Good plan to wait until summer to try TT. We were lucky enough to have the warmer weather here for just that little bit longer to get Jody into it. She's back to pooing her knickers but really, it's not much worse to change pooey knickers than a nappy. It is so scary that we are about to have 3 y/o's! Kind of glad that I'll have another baby soon to cuddle.

Kristy, sounds like your girls are going very well. Hopefully they both grow out of any intolerances they have. Jody is fine eating wheat and dairy now but she used to get really bad excema when she was younger. I hope the winter bugs move out asap!

Fi, I like your approach to poo training! May have to do something like for Jody. All that sleeping must be making Lachie grow grow grow! I hope your bugs go away soon too.

Still ticking along here. VERY over being pregnant now. Getting very sore and uncomfortable. It's going to be another big baby too, eek! Fundal height at 34 weeks was measured as 40 weeks which is very scary since Jody measured spot on all the way through and she was a McFatty. I think I may have to make the decision soon about whether to be induced early, wait, or have an elective c-s. Hard one because I know waiting would be best for bubs, but then it took me so long to recover from Jody's birth. Here's hoping baby just decides to come out soon ]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:39:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365791&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365791 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Oh Lydia!!! Just the biggest ever...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365338&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365338 Author: FionaO
Subject: 20887
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 8:37pm

Oh Lydia!!! Just the biggest ever hugs to you!!!

Wow so good to see some more posts, the ohbaby group from when Lachie was born have a facebook group and it moves so fast I spend far too long on there.

We've had more bugs lately than I care to think about, you are so right about them bouncing round from one to the other.

Lachie is good, still sleeps well at night, varies in the day, he still acts like a newborn at times, unlike Fin he gets tired really quickly in the day, somedays he takes 5 or 6 naps and still sleeps all night.

He is also huge, I thought Fin was a big baby but Lachie is vast.

TT all done here, he's been dry for months, poos were hard, took teh gentle approach allowed him a nappy, then said he had to stand next the the toilet then on the toilet, then tried to take nappy away he held on the 4 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So told him he could have a nappy he instantly wanted to go, so I sneakily cut a whole in the nappy and he didn't notice and finally did it, never had an accident, he is far too private about toilet time.

 

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:37:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365338&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365338 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Lydia I&#039;m so sorry to hear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365316&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365316 Author: kmarie
Subject: 20887
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 7:40pm

Lydia I'm so sorry to hear about your loss :( Big huge hugs to you guys, praying that you'll know God's strength through this tough time.

Kaitlyn's running around now and telling everyone what to do when (and if!) big sister allows. Great fun! Bethany discovered that the best way to get lots of attention once Kaitlyn took her first steps, was by taking herself to the toilet without any help... yay! Been a challenging couple of months as far as bugs go, we seem to be passing bugs around constantly. I think we've had one full week of no-one sick since May. Ah well, them's the breaks. Oh, and both my girls are currently gluten free, as I was concerned with the frequency and duration of sore tummies with Bethany. Since then, her #2s haven't been difficult for her at all, phew. Kaitlyn still struggles with food like banana, so I haven't dared introduce gluten yet.

Not long now, Amby! FX this bubs won't take as long to arrive as Jody did!!

Anyway, must fly, love to all xx

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:40:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1365316&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1365316 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Lydia so sorry for your loss Not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1360180&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1360180 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 20887
Posted: 10 July 2011 at 12:33am

Lydia so sorry for your loss 

Not much happening here!  Kaitlyn is talking so much it is so cool having these little conversations with her. I have been teaching her My name is Kaitlyn and she will sometimes say My name is Troublette which is what Dh and I call her sometimes  or her brothers name or good boy Silly kid!

Still no go with TT     I am going to give it a go when summer comes along and do a reward thing like we did with DS.

I am having a hard time that we are going to have 3 year olds soon   We are doing a McDonalds thing just invite my two nieces and  Dh's cousin then have cake at home. We are in a rental for now and the house itself is just way too small to have a lot of people over.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:33:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1360180&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1360180 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi everyone! Been seeing lots...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359416&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359416 Author: Katie_R
Subject: 20887
Posted: 08 July 2011 at 8:47am

Hi everyone!

Been seeing lots of notifications of posts lately so I thought I would stop in too!

I am so sorry Lydia. That's awful news! Sending mega hugs to you right now.




We moved house this week, finally! Closer to civilisation so I am loving it. I am going to be studying full time from next week getting my Real Estate sales license back again (I had it years ago when I did property management) So I will be joining the work force in a big way in the next few months! Dh is staying at home and looking after the boys and working part time. . will be great fun!

Our 'little' kids are getting so big!! Most of you have more than one now too! You big legends! It's cool to read up a little bit about how everyone is getting on. :)

Ash is doing really good, we are still co-sleeping.hehe. He wakes me up at 5 though so I am not loving it. . but whatever, he goes to sleep really well and sleeps all night so I am NOT complaining. Boy I never thought he would ever learn to love sleep. Sorry to hear that some of you are getting no sleep! I agree with Jo. It will pass!! (even though it seems like it never will)

We are going to set up his own room now though, and Kaspar gets a double bed and Ash can have his old one. :) Wonder how that will go!

EEek I best change my tickers. . our net has been playing up so I hope I can stay on to do it. Ash isn't going to be a big brother at all!]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:47:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359416&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359416 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Im so sorry for your loss Lydia!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359266&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359266 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 20887
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 8:18pm

Im so sorry for your loss Lydia!! ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359266&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359266 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Oh Lydia, thinking of you guys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359171&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359171 Author: chonny
Subject: 20887
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 5:34pm

Oh Lydia, thinking of you guys at this time hun :( i know how excited you were! ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:34:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359171&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359171 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : double post Edited by Chickoin...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359143&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359143 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 4:39pm

double post


Edited by Chickoin]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:39:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359143&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359143 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Hi ladies, Just got a message...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359135&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359135 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 4:29pm

Hi ladies,
Just got a message from Lydia, she can't get onto OB for some reason. Sadly her scan showed that bub passed away at about 13 weeks .]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:29:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359135&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359135 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : I hope your scan went well, Lydia....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359013&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359013 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 20887
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 1:29pm

I hope your scan went well, Lydia.
Haha, you are so a FB addict :P
Wow, Elijah is climbing now?? Haha, Jody has *just* worked that out ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:29:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1359013&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1359013 <![CDATA[October 2008 Mum’s and bub’s : Well, I&#039;ve been VERY slack...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1358779&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1358779 Author: littlekiwis
Subject: 20887
Posted: 06 July 2011 at 9:06pm

Well, I've been VERY slack and not posted in here since....i found out I was pregnant.

oops that was like ages ago.

WHAT Jolene, you didn't tell me you broke your arm, and what happened to you coming over this week. lol I know I didn't make it very easy with only being free on monday.

ooh Amby, not long now. how exciting.

I had a MW app today and she couldn't find the heartbeat so booked me in for a scan tomorrow. I'm a bit worried now, she was a bit worried as I havn't been feeling as sick as I was with the other 2, but hey cant I actualy get over morning sickness like "normal" people. and anyway, all avo I have been sick as so its not really gone away at all. scan is at 12 so hoping and praying that everything is ok. I think I felt bubs move tonight so really hoping it was movement and not wind. lol

TT is pretty much sorted with Brylie. sometimes she will have accidents when shes too busy or having a TANTY. grrr all over the carpet in her room. but not usually.

Elijah is keeping me busy. hes such a little mover. and has discovered that he can move the little chairs to get to places that he wants to climb up on.

lol about the catching up on facebook. I'm a bit of an addict (to say the least) lol.]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:06:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20887&PID=1358779&title=october-2008-mums-and-bubs#1358779