January & February Mummies 2008

Hi everyone

Sorry it's not a catch up message..
I'm probably going to disappear for a few days.
I have Mum, Dad, Step-Dad, Sister and her DP coming.
To be honest I'm dreading it. I just feel so overwhelmed and stressed
I'm sure I'll get through it... but I just wanted to wish the party-goers a good weekend, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISSY for tomorrow!

Jaycee, I hope your beach weekend is nice, hopefully Sophie's cast holds up OK. But I'm sure they'll do a new one for her when you get back if need be

Love and hugs from me

Enjoy family time Pickles!

Bobbie, I hope Morgan's sorts herself soon, it sounds so hard. Don't you get annoyed with them constantly moving timeframes though? First we were told Ava's reflux would be gone by 3 months, then 4, now the doc's said a year and sometimes they don't outgrow it, just learn to deal with it. I was waiting for the 'magical' 3 month mark and it never came.

Must have been something in the air for babies yesterday, Ava had a shocking day. Wouldn't settle at all, just kept snacking and chomping on everything. I wish her tooth would come through, you can see it quite clearly but it's not moving up.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. DH is moving his brother and partner in the rain today and tomorrow we have our CG's 2nd bday party at Lollipops. Should be fun, and I'm really hoping the men run around after the kids so us ladies can all have a good catchup.

LOL at the little rascals picking your green cherry tomatoes, V... Chloe always picks and eats our unripe strawberries , although in the last few days she seems to have got the message and keeps asking me, "ready, ready?" before she picks them, and I tell her if they are ready to be picked, or not. Maybe she's learned now!

Oh I meant to ask - I love hearing what kids get for pressies, so what secret santa presents have been opened so far?

lol! Welcome back 'arohauni'

We haven't opened the Secret Baby presents yet but I'm interested to hear what everyone got too!

I think the girls are too used to parcels arriving in the post for them. If ANY padded envelope arrives they immediately shout 'PRESENTS!' with their hands open wide. Doesn't help that there's currently 4 of them on a high shelf waiting for them

DHs parents are buying the girls an insane amount of Duplo for their birthday. I've dictated some books to BIL to buy them so I don't think we need to buy anything

Oh and just to make you all feel better, we regularly spent $250-300 on food each week. This includes nappies, soy products ($7 for 4 yogurts), Gluten free bread ($7) and copious amounts of fresh fruit and veg.

Lol Bobbie, I used to be able to pump heaps in a short time frame as well... handy because you don't have to pump for as long, but frustrating because you know you have heaps of milk but it still doesn't help the BF issues Hang in there, I think you are amazing for getting this far!

Dairy free and gluten free food must be so expensive to buy, Tishy! Lol about the presents for the girls... lucky things to have such awesome relatives. Bonus that you don't need to get them anything

Great to see "Arohanui" back... I never did get used to your new forum handle!

How was the party, lilfatty? Sounds like Rowan had a blast.

I definitely overdid it today, with the A&P show and stuff. I'm sitting her with a cold flannel on my face and neck, feeling pretty lousy. Hoping to make it to church tomorrow though.

MIL rang just before and said that she got an awesome tax return and is going to pay for a new clutch on our car We are so freaking blessed, it's amazing. I can't get over how everything just seems to turn out okay right when we need it to.

REST WOMAN! Don't make me come down there... (you know I would if I could and would give you a big talking to as well!)

Yay for the clutch! That's awesome news for you guys.

On car related news, we get ours fixed this week so that's good.

Apparently DH is heading away in 3 weeks for a couple of weeks, home for 2 weeks then away for a month. Oh joy let the fun of working and juggling daycare on my own begin (I do like to moan hehe)

Night everyone!

Jeepers emz, moan away! I don't know what I'd do without DH and I only have one baby! (so far )
I hope the men let you ladies sit and chat at Lollipops today.

Go Ollie and his teeth! I hope you got a better sleep last night, Jane!
Sounds like you needed it after your big day yesterday. Sounds like fun though!
YAY for the clutch!

Gosh Bobbie, that's some efficient pumpage you've got going!
Not long until Morgan's on solids, like you said. You're doing a great job
Cute Rowan on the bouncy castle!

LOL arohanui! I didn't actually notice you'd changed back, it just looked normal to me

hehe Tishy, what a bonus for you not having to buy pressies! Especially with twins!
We've spent a grand total of about $30 on both Christmas and birthday. I've done the same "dictating" on books and so on.
My sister put together a little "My Family" book for Hannah. Photos of everyone and the pets. It's really cute, she's going to love it.

Yesterday was FULL ON! Gosh.
My Mum's been here all week. Step Dad arrived on Friday night.
Dad flew in yesterday morning (to AKL) and drove down with my sister and her DP. So by midday the house was CHOCKA!
It was lovely, especially to see my Dad. Hannah took to him immediately this time, thanks to Skype. He was thrilled
Step Dad and sister's DP leave this afternoon after Hannah's party.
Dad and sister are staying in a hotel (which is FLASH! I went with them to check in yesterday. I was jealous! It has a wicked pool, so we're going to take Hannah swimming tomorrow).
So it'll just be me, DH and Mum sleeping here for the next 3 nights. So things will be less stressful.
But it's lovely, all the same

Anyway, blah blah. I need to eat some brekkie (had a terrible night sleep, ended up on Hannah's trundle at 4am to get away from DH's snoring bless him), and finishe decorating Hannah's cake.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLE
And happy birthday to Issy's Poppa

Have a great day everyone

*eta: Morning Freesia Glad you've got the car fixed on the cheap! It really does help when you "know people".




Edited by MamaPickle

Happy Birthday Issy!!
Julia we were amazed Morgan slept through too. I wonder if she'll be so obliging at Liz's. Sadly I doubt it since it's around the witching hour but at least there'll be lots of people I can hand her to for cuddles

Charly glad you are having such a good catchup. It sounds lovely to have everyone around at once (albiet tiring). What hotel are they staying in?

Janey that's awesome news about the clutch and Amber great score on the alternator. Hmm maybe I can find a cam belt fairy....

I got my birthday massage yesterday. My friend in the UK bought it for me. It was a deep tissue one and soooo good! I was worried it was going to hurt but actually there were only two bits that were uncomfortable.

I told the woman I wasn't taking off my bra completely though as I was worried that when she started doing my back I'd leak milk onto the table. The things you have to think about when you're bfing.

How're you feeling now Janey?
I hope you were able to take it easy today.

oooh Kate, your massage sounds gooooood.
I also had to LOL at you keeping your bra on

We had a nice day. Had Hannah's party this morning. She got some lovely pressies, but all her main pressies will come on Tuesday.
Her cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It tasted good, but I decorated it late last night and in a hurry this morning (while Hannah was tantrumming) so I did a rush job. But she was happy with it

She didn't have a nap today, so she had an early dinner and bath. I sat down with her on my knee at 6:30pm with her shiny (her blanket) and doggy and her bottle. She drank her milk, popped her thumb in her mouth and promptly fell into a deep sleep. She was like a dead weight!
I'm feeling guilty that I couldn't brush her teeth, but it was so lovely to have her fall so deeply asleep on me.
Now I can't wait for #2