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October 07 babies! : kabe wrote:Thought I'd...

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:10:52 +0000

Author: Gracy205071
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�December�2017 at 1:10am

kabe wrote:

Thought I'd start a new thread, as we've had a couple of early arrivals - Sunnyhoney & Ellenmumof2 (who we haven't heard from yet). Sunnyhoney has had a wee girl!

Kabe I am also new comer

October 07 babies! : sunnyhoney wrote:I'm not...

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:45:00 +0000

Author: babyg
Subject: 11105
Posted: 26�September�2011 at 2:45pm

sunnyhoney wrote:

I'm not really familiar with that area (we're more central west). Good luck with the move I'm really looking forward to having another of our OB mums up here...Why don't you Welly/NP girls move up too lol.

Hehe SH, you never know with us ... I'd say we could be anywhere in 12mths time ;)

Best wishes for an easy move Deb, I hope you find a nice spot to live quickly. You must've moved by now??

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October 07 babies! : hey everyone, to those in auckand.. if...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:32:17 +0000

Author: Westy1
Subject: 11105
Posted: 14�September�2011 at 9:32pm

hey everyone, to those in auckand..

if anyones interested im having a tupperware party on saturday 11am.

if youd like to come along, email me at kirsteen.f@gmail.com for my addy. either that

or im also on facebook too..

how is everyone doing? Naomi is all good,.loving her pre school, she recently went up a class as shes toilet trained now and over 3 1/2...lookin forward to her turning 4 at end of next month too...time has surely flown by....

October 07 babies! : KABE - I feel your pain. Both...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:15:49 +0000

Author: Salifer
Subject: 11105
Posted: 14�September�2011 at 9:15pm

KABE - I feel your pain. Both my kids were never good sleepers (Ella especially!!!)....she was swaddled till she was nearly 1 and heavily reliant on her dummy....Toby was better but we've certainly had our ups and downs with his sleeping habits too....we also have a small house....Tobys room is right next to our room and I'm a light sleeper so am always being woken by him....we too leap up to re-settle him....far too quickly....but unfortunately thats just been our life for the last 4 years!

Sorry I don't have any 'quick' fixes....sending you lots of hugs xox

October 07 babies! : Hope everyone is well again now!...

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:05:46 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 08�September�2011 at 10:05pm

Hope everyone is well again now! We all seem well enough at the moment.

Yay Deb - exciting news! Hope the stress eases and the move goes well for you all.

Peachy - so great to hear everything is going well with you and your girls. Hope you enjoy your holiday.

DJ - a haircut for N? I bet she's looking more grown up than ever! about all the resignations at work - are you still happy there?

Kabe - hope you get some good tips re: Anahera's sleep to find a solution that works for you all. My A is in with us, so I don't mind any wake ups, but early mornings would be hard going - it's getting quite light in the mornings these days, wonder if that's not helping?

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October 07 babies! : Argh Kabe poor you! it's...

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:59:20 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 08�September�2011 at 5:59pm

Argh Kabe poor you! it's hard to cope on so little sleep. I hope you get some good suggestions. Good luck

i hope you are getting on Ok Deb.

Work is ok thanks Kabe. Really busy finalising a report - all going well it will be published by the end of the month. The team I work in isn't very happy though, and there have been 4 resignations in the past 4 weeks...

N had her first big girl's haircut today - she has a shoulder length bob now.

October 07 babies! : Deb, it'll be great to have...

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:26:07 +0000

Author: kabe
Subject: 11105
Posted: 08�September�2011 at 5:26pm

Deb, it'll be great to have you in Akld. Looking forward to meeting you and your kidlets!

NikkiB & Bel, how are your boys doing? Hope they're starting to feel better.

Manz & DJ, how are your jobs going?

Peachy, so pleased you've got a cruisy, happy girl.

MF, how are you doing? how was Sydney?

I'm having a mare again with Anahera. She's waking at least 6 times a night at present and I just don't know what to do about it. I've posted a Q in the forum about it, hoping someone has suggestions. I think it started because her reflux flared up, as she'd outgrown her Losec dose. Now it's become a bad habit. She's swaddled and has a dummy and so can't self-settle. Need to get rid of the props but don't know how. It's also tricky as her room is next to Eva's so I leap up to her the instance she wakes, so as not to wake E. As it is, the 3 of us are usually up by 5am.

Anyway, enough about me. Hope every one else is well

October 07 babies! : Thanks Bel and peachy. Will be...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:38:01 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 02�September�2011 at 1:38pm

Thanks Bel and peachy. Will be nice to meet you all.

Bit stressed out at the mo. Me and the kids are sick which is making is hard to get stuff done. Kaelen's been such a monster. Driving me mad! He will not stop annoying Isabella. We still haven't found a house yet. There is one we're really interested in through Ray White but they don't rent houses out unless you've actually gone and looked through it, which we can't do! So i've asked my sister who lives in Auckland if she could do it for us. Just waiting to hear back from her.

Well Isabella has been SO clingy lately and keeps waking up all the time for weeks. She can get out of her cot now, so she'd just come into our bed when she woke up and then kick and hit all night and pull the blankets down constantly. So she's not much fun to sleep with! LOL. Thankfully she's slept through the last two nights. So hopefully it's the end of that. Need to get her a bed but i thought it would be easier to wait till the move is over.

Well i'm very proud of Kaelen. He's now toilet trained during the day. It was getting really frustrating that he wouldn't do it before since i knew he was perfectly capable. So the other day we got him to put undies on and kept getting him to go to the toilet. He's finally got it now after fighting it for so long! He happily goes off to the toilet without even being asked now. He hasn't had any accidents over the last 4 days. I'll start working on the night training once we've moved and settled in.

So tired. I really should be packing and cleaning but i just don't have the energy.

I'm really sad about Kaelen having to leave his kindy. He loves it there and was always so excited to go.

I hope all the sick mummies and kids are feeling better soon.

October 07 babies! : Deb, yay for moving to Aucks,...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:40:05 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 31�August�2011 at 8:40pm

Deb, yay for moving to Aucks, be nice to meet you! I also don't know much about out South sorry.

Gosh all these sick children, damn you winter and your bugs! Both of mine have runny noses too but not much else really although L is very grumpy lately, but I think she's is just exhausted TBH.

We are all good here, L started back at dancing today after a couple of months off. She kind of lost interest so I didn't push it, but last week came home from kindy asking me why I didn't let her dance anymore ...she was the one that quit, not me! So anyway, she's back into it and loves it again already!

C has been great, cruisy wee thing is such a happy baby. Shes waking once, sometimes twice a night for feeding, but happily self-settles afterwards back to sleep. So I am only up for around 30 mins and then back to bed so I am feeling relatively sane (so far!)!

We are heading away to the snow in a week or so for 5 days. Will be nice to spend some time with DH as he doesn't see much of C apart from the weekends. There is a group of us going down to Ohakune, L is going to have ball with her cousins!

October 07 babies! : I've taken A to the dr twice...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 31�August�2011 at 7:33pm

I've taken A to the dr twice in the past couple of weeks. With the temps going on I just wanted to make sure she didn't have an infection. The second time I took her on the way home from dc without having an appt - the nurse took her temp, and took it seriously when she saw it was 39.7. We were in to see a dr straight away even though there was a full waiting room!

She seems ok again now. And like Amy, N is just fine!! I'm pleased your boys are making it through without infections Nikki.

We went to the zoo this afternoon, and it was the first time that N really got into it - she has a fear of small furry animals (freaks out at cats and rabbits especially) but seemed very taken with the growling tiger and loved all the monkeys. She wasn't so sure of the (small) iguana...

October 07 babies! : I took the boys to the doctors...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:08:08 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 31�August�2011 at 2:08pm

I took the boys to the doctors this morning. What they have is viral (high temps, chesty unproductive cough), nothing doc can do for them. We were kept awake all night with one or the other coughing and now DH has it Oh...and apparently, with this type of viral infection, the cough lasts for about 2 weeks - great!

But hey, looking on the bright side, at least I'm complaining about 'normal' illnesses

October 07 babies! : Sounds great Deb - can't...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:04:24 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�August�2011 at 8:04pm

Sounds great Deb - can't wait to try and come to a meet up to meet your and your two gorgeous monkeys.

Luke is still sick, my mum thinks I need to take him to the doctor, she thinks I have been saying for a little while that Luke is really tired - but reading that others have the same thing (other than some lingering tiredness before) has made me think I will wait a few more days and see how he goes. He has been on and off today, but has had a low grade fever most of the day. Pamol makes him feel better still, but doesn;t seem to kick the temp.

Amy is fine!

October 07 babies! : Well done to your DP Deb! I hope...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:23:08 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�August�2011 at 7:23pm

Well done to your DP Deb! I hope you are feeling ok about the move - it's not that long since you moved to Fldg. Eeeek lots to get done in 3 weeks!

Nikki I think A has had the same thing as Rex - it has dragged on a bit for her - I thought she was over it, but then she had another couple of days of high temps.

I suppose it's related to her being sick, but A's run of good behaviour has gone out the window. At least N is a delight

October 07 babies! : Wow Deb, that sounds full on!!...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:20:26 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�August�2011 at 2:20pm

Wow Deb, that sounds full on!! Good luck with the move, I hope it all goes well

October 07 babies! : Thanks. Yeah i'm looking...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:42:45 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�August�2011 at 1:42pm

Thanks. Yeah i'm looking forward to getting up there and being able to meet some other mums. I've been wanting to meet you all. I'm kicking myself now that i didn't end up meeting the Welly and NP ladies while we were living down here! Oh well if any of you ladies are ever up in Auckland we'll have to arrange a meet up.

October 07 babies! : I'm not really familiar with...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:37:10 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�August�2011 at 1:37pm

I'm not really familiar with that area (we're more central west). Good luck with the move I'm really looking forward to having another of our OB mums up here...Why don't you Welly/NP girls move up too lol.

October 07 babies! : Thanks SH, i'd love to. The...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:33:43 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�August�2011 at 1:33pm

Thanks SH, i'd love to. The job is in Takanini, so somewhere close to there if possible. Any advice on which areas/streets to avoid??

October 07 babies! : Wow Deb that is huge! So sorry...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:41:51 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�August�2011 at 6:41pm

Wow Deb that is huge! So sorry about the redundancy but so awesome that he has another job so quick. Do you know whereabouts in Auckland you need to be moving to?

We shall have to have a meet up when you get settled so we can meet you all

ETA sorry to hear some of our little ones are sick. We have just come through a patch too. winter

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October 07 babies! : Will do a longer post later but...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:19:42 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�August�2011 at 2:19pm

Will do a longer post later but just wanted to pop in and say we're moving to Auckland! DP got made redundant last week and just got a new job today! It pays a little more than what he's on now. We've got 3 weeks to pack up and find a house and everything. Eeek!

October 07 babies! : Nik, Luke is sick now too - he...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:08:06 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�August�2011 at 2:08pm

Nik, Luke is sick now too - he has high temps, vomited yesterday and is generally lethargic and unhappy. When the pamol kicks in he does improve and can play for a while, but he is off his food and telling Amy to go and play by herself quite a bit

October 07 babies! : Thanks ladies for your encouragement...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:47:21 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�August�2011 at 11:47am

Thanks ladies for your encouragement

Poor Rex is still getting high temps, yesterdays temp was as high as 39.6 But we managed to get it down quickly. I'm not rushing him to the docs yet, as I know other people who have had similar 'colds' and its just viral. I've also got it, but didn't think as bad as Rex has got it, until last night Now Jb has a runny nose and a nasty cough...looks like its spreading Oh well, guess you get that with winter, but spring is only a few days away!!!

Oh MM, it must be so hard Hope Daniel has some settled nights for you.

Monster, hope you are feeling better soon.

BabyG, wow, you sound busy!!! Hope things settle down for you soon too.

Right, off to watch another movie with the boys. I'm hoping they will both have a sleep this afternoon...fingers crossed.

October 07 babies! : Thanks for the birthday wishes...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:37:41 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�August�2011 at 10:37am

Thanks for the birthday wishes for A. We had a lovely family day together for her birthday and the party went well on Saturday. DH has taken today off as I've been sick all weekend and really need a chance to rest up and recover.

Bel - good on you for trusting your feelings on that one, it must have been hard to make the call, but the relief must have been worth it.

Deb - what a darling A is! There's no way T would have been so obliging.

Nik - I'm so impressed with your sock monkey success - how awesome that you can use them to help others too.

MM - more for you. Is Blair well at the moment? I'm just asking as I know T struggles more at Playcentre when he's not 100% well - I find then he needs the peace and quiet of time at home, even if he doesn't seem that unwell.

Can't wait to be through this winter season - hope everybody else is well.

October 07 babies! : NikkiB wrote: My sock monkeys...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:13:44 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�August�2011 at 10:13am

NikkiB wrote:

My sock monkeys are still keeping me super busy The more I sell, the more motivated I am to make them. I've decided that for the month of Sept I'll donate $2 for every monkey sold to Autism New Zealand Inc - especially for MM and BabyG's nephew (I know he lives in Australia so unfortunately, won't benefit from it) and a good friend of mine who has a little girl with autism. I love being able to give back, and wouldn't be able to do it without my little hobby/business.

'LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE'

I told my Mum about this and now I have to send her the link to your FB page.

Both boys are still a little all over the place, Blair hadnt even been at kindy 20 mins and was already having to have some time-out Daniel had trouble getting to sleep again last night, and finally fell asleep around midnight-ish, and then woke at 4am unhappy. After half an hour of not being able to settle him, I gave in, paracetamoled him - which encouraged him to drink more water, moved Blair into our bed, and I crawled into B's bed with D. Finally got him to sleep and managed to get a few more zzzz's myself

October 07 babies! : Awww Nikki - you're a darling...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:35:04 +0000

Author: babyg
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�August�2011 at 1:35pm

Awww Nikki - you're a darling Your support to Autism NZ is very much appreciated from our family! I too am going to give a profit% to Autism NZ (when I start to actually make money ... SOON) ;) Doesn't matter that my little Mr C is in Aus - the International Autistic family benefits from any money contributed to the progress of Autism research all throughout the world :)

Hi lovely ladies, think of you all often - hoping everyone is well along with our ever growing family of kidlets xxx

We are good, but busy. Life will be much more manageable next year when my workload will managed myself rather than at someone else's beck and call :)

October 07 babies! : How are things going MM? I'm...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:29:48 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�August�2011 at 7:29am

How are things going MM? I'm wondering if our nearly 4 year olds are going through a hormone surge. From memory, a boy gets a surge of testosterone about this time and that could explains some aggressive behaviour R is displaying towards Jb. Several mums I've spoken to are having a few issues with their nearly 4 year olds. I certainly know that my two have cloth ears at the moment so are spending more time in time out for not listening. Ahhhh the joys!

Good on you Bel for choosing what is right for you Knowing I've only got a few more years at home, I'm trying to make the most of it.

DJ, what a good girl A is Hope everyone in your household gets better soon.

Well, it looks like our turn for colds again. Mind you, its the 1st cold this winter that R has got. I've come down with it and I'm hoping DH and Jb don't get it.

My sock monkeys are still keeping me super busy The more I sell, the more motivated I am to make them. I've decided that for the month of Sept I'll donate $2 for every monkey sold to Autism New Zealand Inc - especially for MM and BabyG's nephew (I know he lives in Australia so unfortunately, won't benefit from it) and a good friend of mine who has a little girl with autism. I love being able to give back, and wouldn't be able to do it without my little hobby/business.

Hope everyone else is well.

October 07 babies! : Deb, sorry to hear that life has...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:06:38 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 26�August�2011 at 9:06pm

Deb, sorry to hear that life has been a bit stressful - thats no fun! But pleased to hear that A was so good while she accompanied you to work!

Happy Birthday to Miss Aoife!!! A whole year already!

Well, I nearly went and got myself a job, got as far as a date/time for interview, but then the day before I wimped out! I decided that I wasn;t ready to have to put Amy into care - it was a P/T position that I would probably have been able to fit around kindy times. But I felt much better once I had let them know. Basically it came down to the fact that I don't NEED to work and I wasn;t entirely happy with the idea, so DH and I decided to wait another year before thinking about it again.

October 07 babies! : I hope you are getting on ok...

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:25:23 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�August�2011 at 7:25pm

I hope you are getting on ok MM. If it makes you feel any better, A sometimes hurts N very deliberately, and in anger. There is also a girl at their daycare who regularly hurt other kids. I think a bit of that behaviour is quite normal. I tried your monster spray trick with "bad dream" spray with A the other night!

I hope everyone else is well. We seem to be having a bit of a run of bad luck and more stress than usual. DP is away this week, and A is sick again...I had to facilitate a 2hr workshop this morning and she had to come with me - she was sooo good! She watched DVDs on my laptop and drew pictures etc and didn't interupt at all

October 07 babies! : Yay for C's weight gain Peachy!...

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:37:52 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�August�2011 at 9:37pm

Yay for C's weight gain Peachy! I hope things have continued to improve.

MM - that must be tough, but at least the kindy are working with you to support Blair and give you all some strategies. Poor guy - hope the monster spray worked.

My baby is nearly one! I feel like it's a busy week ahead, though I'm sure everything will be fine.

October 07 babies! : Quick update: Apparently it doesnt...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:29:19 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 19�August�2011 at 11:29am

Quick update: Apparently it doesnt look like this child's eye has gone black, (a little relieved) I'm just in the process of trying to find out if it was an intential wallop, or an accidental lash out

Blair and I had a really good talk yesterday, one of his problems is sharing toys that he is no longer playing with, so I need to try and do some work on that. On top of this it turns out this behaviour has gone pear shaped more so in the last 2 weeks - so I'm looking for triggers - not excuses. During the chat last night it came out that there is a black monster in the house which scares Blair - and has only been here for a short time (this ties in with the wet nights, nightmares - or terrors - as well as some wet during the day as he hasnt taken himself off to the toilet fast enough, (or maybe moved bits around enough) Before the boys went to bed we ues the 'Monster Away Spray' and sung the song that you have to use with it, AND he took a friendly soft toy monster that I had made him to bed with him. It looks like it may have done the trick.

Bought the head teacher up to speed with what we have found out, and we are working together - along with Group Special Ed (ministry of Ed) to try and find out if there is any other underlying factors

October 07 babies! : Sorry guys a bit of a woe is me...

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:24:34 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 18�August�2011 at 5:24pm

Sorry guys a bit of a woe is me post/rant :(

Daniel has gone back to having sleep issues, in the last 2 weeks he has woken probably 2 out or 3 nights at some hideous hour - 1.30 - 2 am, and not gone back to sleep for over an hour - except for the one night. AND on 2 occassions has woken and not gone back to sleep - one night just after 4am, the other just after 5.30am. I joked to dh that its just about 'as bad' as having a newborn in the house. Unfortunately me and constant broken sleep do not mix well.

To top that off, (and I'm embarrassed to admit this but I need ideas) I got called into the teachers office at kindy today - it appears that Blair has been a bit rough and has actually hurt one of the other children, and is carrying out potentially dangerous behaviour - as well as lashing out when not getting his own way. This has just happened this week so I am really hoping its a combo of him not feeling well and not eating properly - but that being said he has only been at kindy 2 days this week - monday and today. I was totally shocked and disappointed in him, I really cant believe that my boy is doing this, but I need to, and I need to get it sorted. Its not the sort of behaviour we sees modeled at home (either in person or on tv) so I have no idea where he has got this from. I put him into time out today for yelling at me, and ended up telling him he needed to stay there until he was ready to say sorry - yup a bit extreme but nothing else seems to be working at the moment.

He gets one on one time with me - Daniel still has naps - or rests in the afternoon (and that doenst affect his night sleeping) I try to involve him with the stuff that I'm putting into practise that I'm learning from the course - eg last night teaching Daniel to play with a toy. Eeeeeeek

October 07 babies! : Peachy, well done with the weight...

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:46:25 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 18�August�2011 at 11:46am

Peachy, well done with the weight gain

Bel, that is so sweet about the Sock Monkeys - thank you so much

I use to feel guilty, but I'm finding it so much easier now they are older. I generally have some special mummy and Rex time in the weekend (while DH is having special Jacob and Daddy time). During the week, I have special Jacob and Mummy time while Rex is at kindy. And DH has special Daddy and Rex time when they take Rex's motorbike for a ride (yes, Rex has a little motorbike!!! Its a early birthday present). We call it 'special time' and the boys seem to respond really well to it. I find, especially Rex, is more settled if he can have some special mummy time.

October 07 babies! : Great news about the increased...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:32:19 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 17�August�2011 at 7:32pm

Great news about the increased weight gain Peachy. Well done

I am probably the wrong person to answer about the guilt thing, as I'm not even feeling very guilty about going back to work and putting the girls in daycare. In my view, it doesn't pay to over-think these things - you have two kids and that isn't going to change. You can only do what you can. At the end of the day, the two kids are going to appreciate having a sibling more than if they got a bit more of you to themselves while they were young. Just relax and go with the flow.

October 07 babies! : I had a good friend that told...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:14:36 +0000

Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11105
Posted: 17�August�2011 at 7:14pm

I had a good friend that told me all about the guilt before I got pregnant with Pops, but I never expected it to be sooooo bad! I feel terrible every single day about trying to manage my time to give both of them enough attention, its so hard! I had a mini meltdown today too because (even though I went away for a weekend.... ) I feel like I never get any downtime now with 2 kids to manage!

October 07 babies! : Yes, all the time! I hate it...especially...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:16:20 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 17�August�2011 at 6:16pm

Yes, all the time! I hate it...especially when I do sit down to play with them and they fight each other for my attention
I don't know how to deal with it or what to do about it...Joy gets most of the attention, poor Austin gets little because Joy is so full on and when she's away at kindy he's sleeping.

I wonder if there are any lurkers that can help us with some advice??

October 07 babies! : Just had to pop in and report...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:08:40 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 17�August�2011 at 5:08pm

Just had to pop in and report C's weight gain for the week of 270 grams - yes, back on track! My research and how I have changed the structure of my b/f's is working

Now question for you ladies with two kids, do you have Mummy guilt? I often feel guilty because I don't get to spend the same amount of time with L like I used too and I feel guilty cause C gets fed, burped and shoved in the bouncer or under the play gym so I can actually get something done each day. I feel so guilty some days and it really consumes my thoughts. Please tell me its "normal" to feel this way?

October 07 babies! : Hi all - yey for Friday! Peachy...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:26:39 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 12�August�2011 at 12:26pm

Hi all - yey for Friday!

Peachy - like others have said I wouldn't be too concerned about wee C - sounds like she is getting enough milk or she wouldn't be such a lovely contented wee bundle.

We've been knocked for 6 with sickness - DP has had been bedridden most of the week off with flu and A and N have both had a virus with ongoing fevers over the last 2 weeks (not at the same time - so lots of juggling). Add to that working, and still not having a car! Work has been very good about my time off, and I have learned to appreciate how much DP actually does to help.

Mmmm jammies at 10:30 That's on my list for tomorrow

October 07 babies! : http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/...

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:18:03 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 12�August�2011 at 8:18am

http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13828&PN=1&TPN=1034 - here you go kabe!!

We are good here, DH is working up past Lukes kindy, so for the past 2 weeks he has been on kindy dropoff. Amy and I love it - she was still in her jammies at 10.30 yesterday morning!

Peachy, sorry that the weightgain isn't going so well, but I wouldn;t be worrying until you actually get a loss - a gain is a gain in most books! Look forward to hearing about the gain from this week. I remember having problems with too much foremilk, but more about lots of milk and Amy having trouble with wind. But I did the same thing, feeding from one side only and then topping up with that side before giving her the other side at the next feed.

Nikki, so pleased for you and your aftersocks monkeys!! Just showed the kids and DH - he was majorly impressed and Luke wants one!! Both of my kids love their munkmunks - Lukes sleeps with him every night and Amy drags hers all over the place. I will try and get a photo of them all for FB.

October 07 babies! : Peachy, sorry to hear about the...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:49:57 +0000

Author: kabe
Subject: 11105
Posted: 11�August�2011 at 9:49pm

Peachy, sorry to hear about the weight gain concerns. Does seem strange given that the BFing sounds like it's going well! I'd just keep doing what you're doing and just feed from one side each feed, so you know she's getting the hind milk. I think I only fed from one side for the first 4 weeks, then started offering both sides after that.

Not sure if you know about the KellyMom website, but she offers great BF advice and i always go to it when I'm having issues. Currently I'm doing top-ups a couple of feeds a day as Miss A doesn't seem satisfied in the afternoon/evening anymore

Hey can any of you remember how to print off all your individual posts? I remember last year I posted the details on how to do it (copied from another thread), but can't for the life of me find the post. I've got all my entries up to June 2010 but would like to copy more recent ones.

Edited by kabe

October 07 babies! : peachy wrote:its not like she's...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:01:28 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 11�August�2011 at 2:01pm

peachy wrote:

its not like she's a little tiddler thats not eating well. I will try anything to not have to express, I am too lazy and busy for that

So true Peachy, at least she is gaining And she looked extremely contented when I saw her

I found the same thing after Austin was born...just didn't have the motivation to express.

October 07 babies! : monster thats what I think too,...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:53:21 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 11�August�2011 at 1:53pm

monster thats what I think too, a gain is in the right direction and its not like she's a little tiddler thats not eating well. That is an interesting article you provided, thanks for that.

I have been in contact with LLL last week but will give them another call today. They have such wonderful advice and after reading there website last night this seems to be a common problem with over supply of having too much foremilk. There advice is to feed off the same side for a few feeds in a row so I have started that today, doing the same side twice and then switching to the other side after two consecutive feeds on the one side. Will see if that works. I will try anything to not have to express, I am too lazy and busy for that

Right off for a nap, both of them are asleep and we had a up and down night last night for various reasons, Camryn spilling everywhere 3 times and then DH worrying about his scan toady so I need some rest! He had his scan today on his stomach to see if they could find the reason for the random pains he gets, so he was worried about that. They have checked every organ in his body and all is well apparently so who knows where to from here.

Right time to sleep

Edited by peachy

October 07 babies! : Hey Peachy - sorry to hear you're...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:13:50 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 10�August�2011 at 10:13pm

Hey Peachy - sorry to hear you're feeling a bit frustrated at the moment. I hope things pick up again for you soon. At least 100g is still a gain - did she grow in others ways (eg. lengthwise) too? Here's an interesting link about the foremilk/hindmilk thing- it's not as clear cut as previously thought. Hope it might reassure you. Ringing LLL might help too, they're good at listening and should be able to support you/give you suggestions.

MF - you looked fabulous in your pics - love that dress!

October 07 babies! : That's cool :) at least you...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:43:00 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 10�August�2011 at 9:43pm

That's cool :) at least you know if you follow her advice it could settle down for you too. I so understand how bummed you are but it's going to get better :)

October 07 babies! : Great to hear you had a good weekend...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:56:45 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 10�August�2011 at 7:56pm

Great to hear you had a good weekend away MF! Certainly looks like it by the photos!

SH, well she said express or pump, so I could just hand express I guess. She's only talking like taking off 20mls or so before the feed and that is super easy for me to do. I could get that off in about 3 mins or even less. She said its only for a few weeks while I have this huge over supply then it should all settle down. She's had another client with exactly the same problem and by expressing a wee bit before each feed by 5 weeks her boobs were sorted and baby gaining good weight.

I guess I am just bummed (and lazy cause I don't want to express!) that my boobs still are not sorted, but I do have to remind myself (daily!) that she's only just over two weeks old. I feel like its been months that she has been in our little family!

I am going to make some of those lactation cookies and see if they make a difference too.

October 07 babies! : Hi Peachy, I think your MW might...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:41:22 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 10�August�2011 at 6:41pm

Hi Peachy, I think your MW might be right...but not sure about pumping before each feed? Maybe hand expressing?
The natural remedies like milk flow are good and I think there is another one that helps the quality of your milk (can't remember the name). Your chemist might be able to help there. Hope things settle for you soon.

October 07 babies! : Sorry Peachy - no suggestions...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:24:28 +0000

Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11105
Posted: 10�August�2011 at 6:24pm

Sorry Peachy - no suggestions from me, but hope that things start to sort themselves out for you soon!
I am still without a laptop, which is making my life difficult....can use DHs occassionally for FB but getting on here seems harder for some reason!
I had a fantastic weekend away, lots of laughs and fun, and amazing to be child free...but so nice to come home to all my babies!

October 07 babies! : Grrrrr (sorry this is a grumpy...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:51:39 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 10�August�2011 at 5:51pm

Grrrrr (sorry this is a grumpy post)! Why can't my boobies play ball! Everything is going so perfectly, C is a little gem of a baby, so happy and content and letting me get a good nights sleep which is great! BUT my boobs are just not co-operating this time C lost 260gms in the first week (7% of her body weight so completely normal), then second week she gained 330gms and this week she only gained 100gms. I have so much milk it is quite stupid TBH, and C is a great little breast feeder so why is she not gaining weight. M/w has suggested that I pump for a few mins before feeding as she thinks I may be producing too much foremilk so she's not getting enough hindmilk to gain enough weight. I really don't want to stress about it and for all I have been through to get to this stage I REFUSE to give in. Man I hope my boobs sort themselves out!

I have increased my food intake and have started on complan drinks and nut bars to try and fatten up my milk. I am trying so hard not to stress about it and I do beleive if she wasn't getting enough food she would be screaming and starving hungry, but she's not and she drinks so much at every single feed, I carefully ensure that she is having good feeds particularly during the day. I am demand feeding which is mostly 3 hourly but in the evenings can drop down to every 1 1/2 to 2 hours which is absolutely fine by me.

Grrrrrrrrr (hopefully that will make me feel better!)

Anyone have any advice or theories?? L had super huge weight gains when b/f, so I just don't get it.

October 07 babies! : I hope JB bounces back quickly...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:12:03 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 04�August�2011 at 7:12pm

I hope JB bounces back quickly from his cold Nikki.

My girls are snotty too, and I got a call from dc today that A had a fever. They had given her pamol and by the time I got there she was fine. We had a nice day off in the sun though The girls are loving going into town on the train (me, not so much!) They can't get parts for the car until the 17th!!!!!!!

My best friend is visiting for the weekend - that's pretty exciting. Hope she likes the train too

I'm noticing a bit change in A with confidence etc too Bel - I took her into work after I picked them up today and she answered everyone's "what's your name etc" questions with a loud clear voice, and seemed really comfortable with lots of adult strangers. She was very keen to tell them all that she is 3 and 3/4's tomorrow

ETA - good to hear you are on the mend Peachy - very hard to be in that much pain (on top of the c/s!) and feel sooo sick with a new baby (and L!)

Edited by DJ

October 07 babies! : Great news about JB's heart...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:05:04 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 04�August�2011 at 7:05pm

Great news about JB's heart Nikki! Lovely you got to catch up with MF and manz.

DJ stink about your car, DH did that when his car was only a few weeks old earlier this year. He was so pissed off!

Bel, sorry to hear your girls weekend didn't go as planned, but nice to hear the kids missed you! Hope your sister sorts herself out soon.

monster glad to hear your tummy bug was short lived!

A BIG huge thank you to SH for dropping over dinner for us yesterday! I love our thread for the lovely people I have met on here and the things everyone does for one another

AFM I am finally turning a corner with the breastfeeding. Last Friday I was ready to throw in the towel well and truely. Mastitis and severly cracked nipples are not fun at all! I am still on antibiotics, but am feeling loads better. I have been using nipple shields for the last few days to heal my nipples and yesterday I managed to get C on the right hand boob with out the shield and today we have ditched the left hand boob shield too! So huge progress, I am stoked! So glad I didn't throw in the towel in my little tanty last week cause I really do love breastfeeding when things go right

Other than that, everything is going great, C is a little gem, she is just so chilled out! Loving it very much! L has been 95% good, just the odd patch of bad behaviour which I am standing on pretty hard, but I understand things are so different for her. She really has grown up in the last two weeks, which is great! Yay for kindy being back this week too!

October 07 babies! : Oh dear, how awful Monster. Only...

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:19:16 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 04�August�2011 at 7:19am

Oh dear, how awful Monster. Only 2 days until the weekend!!!!!!

Peachy, hope you are fully recovered now. I've been meaning to say about the sock monkey 'that you are more than welcome. Pleased you like her :o)'

Bel, sisters huh! Pleased you managed to have a weekend away though, shame it couldn't have been more fun.

MM, I'm so pleased Daniel is able and willing to communicate with you.

I'm so pleased kindy is back. Rex was very clingy after me being in Akld, and I was a little concerned he'd be clingy at kindy, but he was happy to go off and play Makes it difficult to spend any time at kindy with Rex as Jb is under his storm cover in his pram so he doesn't catch any bugs. He hates it!

Speaking of bugs...Poor Jb has a nasty cold So typical really. He's on ABs again, so hopefully they can do their thing.

MF getting excited about your trip away? Hope your dress arrives on time!

October 07 babies! : Peachy - I hope you've recovered...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:06:41 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 03�August�2011 at 11:06pm

Peachy - I hope you've recovered now. How are things going?

Manz - M sounds like such a sweetheart, must make your heart melt.

Nikki - it's so great to hear how well JB is doing - amazing! I'm so happy for you.

MM - how lovely that Daniel is communicating with you that way.

Argh DJ! Car repairs can be so frustrating - hope you manage to get it sorted easily.

Bel - sorry your time with your sister wasn't as good as you'd hoped. At least your sweet kids cheered you up!

I started the week with a nasty (but thankfully short-lived) tummy bug. Feeling better now, though it's left me fairly worn out. Bring on the weekend, I say! Should go to bed now...

October 07 babies! : How are you feeling Peachy? Been...

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:57:15 +0000

Author: Salifer
Subject: 11105
Posted: 01�August�2011 at 12:57pm

How are you feeling Peachy? Been thinking of you lots. Mastitis is awful....never suffered from it myself....certainly counting my lucky stars after hearing about your rough road!

October 07 babies! : Nikki, that is fantastic news...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:21:59 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 31�July�2011 at 8:21pm

Nikki, that is fantastic news - so happy for you and your little family! Now you can get on with life and have fun! XX

Peachy, hope you feeling better now! X

Tried to have a relaxing girls weekend away, but came home feeling a bit low in the end. My sister has been a bit of twit lately and said some things to me that really wound me up last night - she is having trouble with her boyfriend of 8 years and whether she wants to stay with him... After all the support I have given her over the last month, she threw it back in my face last night and now I don't even want to talk to her. Pretty gutted.

But the kids missed me heaps, which was kinda cute. I talked to Amy on the phone this morning before coming home (after DH told me that she hadn;t said anyhting about missing me, but Luke had) and the first thing she asked was "when are you coming home mummy?" But then they both were sad when DH left after I got home - so they love us both at least!

Looking forward to getting back into the kindy rhythm this week, this has been first holidays that has really affected our routine. Luke is hanging out to get back to his friends and fun at kindy. I love the way he is so settled there, he has grown so much with confidence, language and self esteem since starting kindy. Its great!

October 07 babies! : Lots going on girls! Nikki, so...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:44:40 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 31�July�2011 at 9:44am

Lots going on girls!

Nikki, so so so so so glad to hear your fantastic news about Jb! He is such a star!!!!!

Eeek Peachy! I hope you are one the mend. It sounds terrible! I had mastitis for about 2-3hrs with N, I can't imagine having it for days!! Funny to hear that cabbage leaves actually work!

Manz, Miss M is unbelievably sweet to give that wee girl her blankie!

I reversed the car into my BIL's gate last night! Sigh - it broke the rear light and smashed off heaps of the bumper, and dented part of the car. I can't believe how much damage it did given the insignificance of the crash. Not looking forward to getting us all to and from work and dc without the car. What a hassle... at least we are insured...

October 07 babies! : Wahoo - that is great news Nikki...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:39:16 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 31�July�2011 at 8:39am

Wahoo - that is great news Nikki - so pleased for you and Jb.

Blair was rather funny yesterday - pulled rank on Daniel and told him that he needed to share his new toys, he's getting a little bossy every now and again, he also told a little girl she couldnt touch something in a shop the other day eeeekk.

Daniel enjoyed his birthday - seemed happy with hos presents and was very eager to get stuck into his cake. I think he will miss Blair when kindy goes back tomorrow. I finally caught up with the sunday episode on autism and Autism NZ. Interesting watch and one that made me feel very greatful that atm Daniel is (am I allowed to say it) no-where near as 'bad' as he could be. He has just started to try and drag me places that he wants me to be which from my point of view is good because while he cant tell me, he's showing me what he wants (which is a really nice relief) I'm doing ok, have some minor moments, but I guess thats to be expected. Right I better get a late breakfast into these boys - yup Blair is STILL in bed - i hate to think what he's going to be like in 10 yrs time

October 07 babies! : That is such awesome news Nikki!...

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:09:06 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�July�2011 at 10:09am

That is such awesome news Nikki! I'm so happy to hear that everything went well and to not need more surgery for ages is fab.

Sorry to hear you have been unwell Peachy. I hope you're very much on the mend now. Yay for little Camryn cluster feeding at just the right time.

How are things going for you MM? I have been thinking about you and Daniel a lot.

Hoping everyone else is doing well during this very chilly snap. Brr!

October 07 babies! : Thank you Sam and Manz for visiting,...

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:17:37 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�July�2011 at 7:17am

Thank you Sam and Manz for visiting, it was really lovely to see you both. Poppy is as cute as a button (and I got cuddles!!!) and Miss M is such a gem Manz, I can so understand why you are so proud. I bumped into Julia and her mum again, Julia's mum was so blown away that Miss M had given Julia her blankie - it was extremely thoughtful of her Sorry to hear you had a cold Kabe, it was have been lovely to catch up with you too and meet Miss A.

Oh poor you Peachy, how bl**dy awful. Pleased to hear you are feeling better.

Kabe, also pleased to hear Miss A is sleep better during the day. Hopefully in her case, sleep induces sleep will work for her night sleep too.

Thank you for all the well wishes. Its so good to be home. That was an extremely full on, stressful 3 days. Jb is now aware and remembers 'procedures', so he protested about EVERY procedure - even having his weight done Poor wee guy. His cath was also delayed on Thursday, we was meant to be first up and ended up being last up. He didn't go down for surgery until just after one. Thankfully he fell asleep on me before we had to go down to his op. He continued to sleep until I handed him over - almost too easy, but I was still a mess He did everything by the book this time!!! The doc used the word 'fantastic' twice while talking to me! His pulmonary artery (that they created) is looking fantastic! His pulmonary branches (which has always been a real concern) are looking fantastic! His pulmonary valve is doing its job and looking really good - they have said that Jb may not need his next open heart surgery for another 5 - 10 years!!!!!! Can you believe that!!!! From a heart point of view, we don't need to see his Paed for 6 months!!! All we need to do now is have regular echos and ECGs at Wgtn hospital until the time comes that he needs his next lot of surgery. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted, we are both so happy. We really couldn't have wished for better news Now we can relax and really enjoy our gorgeous wee family.

Once again, thank you to all of you for your wonderful support

October 07 babies! : Peachy, that's terrible,...

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:38:51 +0000

Author: manz
Subject: 11105
Posted: 30�July�2011 at 12:38am

Peachy, that's terrible, but glad you are starting to feel better. I used cabbage leaves when weaning Mikayla, it's amazing how much they help!

Yay for sorting out the day sleeps Kabe! Hopefully the night ones will sort themselves out soon too.

We had a lovely visit with Nikki & Jacob today. M shared her toys with the other kids nicely, and one little girl enjoyed playing with her blankie so much that M gave it to her!! Later on she said to me that blankie always makes her feel better, and the little sick girl needed it more than she did, made me so proud! She does have another one, so it's not a complete end to blankie, but now she no longer has a spare...Sorry we missed you & Poppy, Sam!!

October 07 babies! : I know one week already - eek...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:54:24 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�July�2011 at 8:54pm

I know one week already - eek it goes fast!! Well I can report that I am starting to feel better, the headache is easing and I have stopped shivering, yet sweating because of my temp. NEVER want to get this again - its worse than a c section pain wise! My boobs are still red hot and aching like crazy but atleast I can rest C on my shoulder now to burp her cause I couldn't even do that this morning. Isn't it funny that nature must know something is up as C has cluster fed all afternoon, obviously helping to clear the blocked ducts and its helping. I have also had cabbage leaves in my bra for a bit this arvo to reduce the engorgement, gosh they make your boobs feel great as crazy as it sounds.

Other than my mastitis, things are going really well thankfully. C is a very placid baby, much like L was, fingers crossed she stays cruisy!

Great to hear you have turned a corner with A's day sleeps kabe. Now lets hope she continues to now improve on her night time sleeping habits too!

October 07 babies! : Peachy, poor you!! I nearly got...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:01:19 +0000

Author: kabe
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�July�2011 at 8:01pm

Peachy, poor you!! I nearly got it when A went on a feeding strike & I totally freaked out. Hope you're starting to feel better. Can't believe that C is one week old already

Quick update on A. She's now sleeping in her moses basket for all her sleeps!!! At it's worst it took 90 mins of resettling, but now it takes between 3-20mins so much better. I feel like a new woman, now I'm not carrying her all day. Night sleeps have turned to custard, but I think she's going through a growth spurt and hopefully it'll improve again in a few days.

Nik, I hope that things are going well for you in Akld. Sorry I missed you, but I've had a col and didn't want to expose you to it.

October 07 babies! : Oh no Peachy - you poor thing!...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:48:29 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�July�2011 at 4:48pm

Oh no Peachy - you poor thing! I hope you get a decent chance to rest up and recover quickly.

October 07 babies! : Oh no peachy that sucks!! Glad...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:48:25 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�July�2011 at 3:48pm

Oh no peachy that sucks!! Glad to hear all was going well, what a pain that you now have to spend that time on a drip... bummer!

October 07 babies! : Crap! Just spent half the day...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:44:25 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 29�July�2011 at 3:44pm

Crap! Just spent half the day in A&E on a friggin drip! Have mastitis in both breasts and its really bad. I have vivid marks all over my boobs so they can monitor the infection. So 3-5 days of having a drip each day! Thought things were going to well! I was sweet last night, woke up this morning and felt absolute rubbish, stripped off for a shower and OMG I have bright red boobies!! Gosh it came on so suddenly and I am in so much friggin pain, it sucks!!

So anyway, onwards and upwards from here I hope

October 07 babies! : Our babies certainly are growing...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:26:05 +0000

Author: manz
Subject: 11105
Posted: 28�July�2011 at 12:26pm

Our babies certainly are growing up quickly! I haven't been on in a couple of days, and all of a sudden Ana is 4 months, Poppy is teething and Aiofe is nearly a year old!!!

Nikki, am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, hope all goes smoothly today!

MM, hope everyone is getting better and all goes well with the home visit next week!

Peachy, sounds like you had a great experience this time, did you have her at Waitak?

Lol Sal, I'm enyoying that too! DH has been doing most of the cooking and running around after Miss M lately, he's been great!! However, today I'm doing the washing and housework, he's not quite THAT good!

My new job certainly is keeping me busy, but I'm enjoying it! Am still getting used to spending so much time on the computer tho!! I'm looking forward to spending the day with Mikayla tomorrow, I haven't had much quality time with her lately (the one downside to the new job!)

ETA: Kabe, Sam, are you going in to see Nikki tomorrow?

Edited by manz

October 07 babies! : Wow, time is flying by! Can't...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:37:17 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 8:37pm

Wow, time is flying by! Can't believe you have a four month old already Kabe, not to mention Miss P teething MF! We're on the countdown to a first birthday here and it feels far too soon!

Peachy - so pleased to hear everything is going well with Camryn. Hope life as a family of four continues to go smoothly.

Nikki - hope everything goes well at Starship.

MM - great to hear you're having a home visit soon, I hope it all goes well. Sorry to hear the boys have been sick.

Nothing much happening here, just these two keeping me busy, as usual...

October 07 babies! : eek, I have a four month old

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:01:06 +0000

Author: kabe
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 8:01pm

eek, I have a four month old

October 07 babies! : Cute new ticker Peachy! I'm...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:08:31 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 7:08pm

Cute new ticker Peachy! I'm so glad to hear everything is going well.

Good luck at work Manz - I hope it isn't a late one for you.

All the best for the visit next week MM.

MF - I couldn't believe my eyes when you said Miss P was teething! It seems like (yesterday) when she was born!

I hope you are going well Nikki - at least you get to catch up with the lovely Auck mummas!

Not much to report here - exhausted tonight after goig out to dinner and Harry Potter last night, and a busy day at work. Bed soon maybe

October 07 babies! : Nikki, THANK YOU so much for the...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:28:07 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 12:28pm

Nikki, THANK YOU so much for the gorgeous sock monkey you sent me! She is ever so cute

October 07 babies! : very quick post from me before...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:43:19 +0000

Author: manz
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 8:43am

very quick post from me before I go to work, Nikki, I'm keen on either day, will do what suites everyone else....would prefer Friday, but ok for either day.

Right, off to work, D-Day today, FX not another midnighter!!!

October 07 babies! : Good luck with Starship today...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:24:01 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 7:24am

Good luck with Starship today Nikki, I am thinking of you

October 07 babies! : we've been hit by the winter...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:19:38 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 7:19am

we've been hit by the winter colds here too :( except the boys got theirs while we were at Mums last week - poor Blair was looking and sounding that unwell that I ended up taking him to the dr while we were away. At one stage it was thought it may have just been a cold, but after reassessing it, I was given ABs (for use in a couple of days if there was no improvement) and an inhaler in case he needed it - cos his breathing was sounding laboured at times. ABs started in on Saturday - and he ended up having afternoon sleeps both sat and sun :) and he's definately on the mend.

Got my phone call yesterday from Autism NZ - first at home visit next week, with the course starting the following week. Nikki no I didnt get to see the sunday program that night, but I'll try to catch up with it on demand.

October 07 babies! : Lol Sal. DH and I tossed up in...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:24:05 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 26�July�2011 at 8:24pm

Lol Sal. DH and I tossed up in the idea of him being at home while I went to work. Once I'd reminded him that he'd have to do everything I do, he quickly went off the idea! lol

Rex is staying at home with DH. I'm going to miss Rex heaps, but at least I can fully concentrate on Jb without worrying about dividing my time between both boys. If we were to be away for longer, then DH and Rex would also come.

October 07 babies! : Yay Nik....so glad JB has been...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:00:34 +0000

Author: Salifer
Subject: 11105
Posted: 26�July�2011 at 8:00pm

Yay Nik....so glad JB has been given the "GO" for Starship....hope you got your ZEN time...to pull it all together....

So is it just you and JB going? Is Rex staying home with Dean?

We good here.....plodding along...kids do have colds but nothing terrible...DH on holidays for a week....so funny having him home and I go to work....(pppssssst don't tell anyone but its rather nice to come home from work to a cooked meal and the washing done!!! - LOL!).

October 07 babies! : Oh MF, your poor friends. Hopefully...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:28:32 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 26�July�2011 at 7:28am

Oh MF, your poor friends. Hopefully they make it to starship today.

So, when does everyone want to catch up? Would Friday morning about 11ish suit? At the Ronald McDonald House?? Otherwise, I'll be free while Jb has his cath Thursday morning (providing he is still first on the list) and then he'll be in recovery for most of Thursday afternoon - so we could have a visit on the ward???

Pleased to say its a beautiful (if not, very chilly) day today. Yippeee we'll be able to get out of the house and play outside!!!! The boys and I have cabin fever really bad

October 07 babies! : Nikki - From a purely selfish...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:30:40 +0000

Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�July�2011 at 8:30pm

Nikki - From a purely selfish point of view, I hope that you guys do come up - I would love to see you both, and I am sure that once its over and done with, then it will be a load off your mind. My friends little twin boy (the other twin is a girl) is doing a bit better, they are hoping to transfer them from Waikato up to Starship tomorrow, which will make life a whole lot easier for everyone, as their other two children are up here with their grandmother at the moment. We have had their oldest over for a playdate this afternoon and I have been taking meals up to their place (they have boarders / students). Its hard to know what to do to help in these sort of situations - the twins are only 5 wks old and so tiny, so its pretty scary!

We are plodding on nicely - Miss P has cut her first tooth, and has had bright red cheeks and been super dribbly / grizzly....had to break out the bonjela! She is so vocal and is trying so hard to pull herself up to sitting. Cheeky thing!

Sorry havent posted much, been pretty chaotic with all sorts of things here, DH is still working from home, so its great to have some help (sort of!) but I am sooooo nervous about what will happen when he goes back to real work!

October 07 babies! : Well the doctor thinks its asthma...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:30:49 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�July�2011 at 2:30pm

Well the doctor thinks its asthma related....tbh it doesn't full me with confidence to put Jb under a GA...but surely the experts know more than I do

Now to get prepared!

October 07 babies! : Oh dear MM Don't ya hate...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:59:41 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�July�2011 at 11:59am

Oh dear MM Don't ya hate it when that happens.

Peachy, I've learnt that *touching wood* doesn't do any good I'm taking Jb to the doctors this afternooon because he's got a cough (I'd say a slight cold). I called Starship this morning to let them know and they want clearance from our GP. Its freezing here today, I was hoping to keep both boys nice and warm to fight this cold, but now I've got to take them out in it to confirm Jb does have a cold...sigh....hopefully this afternoon I should know if we are definitely going to starship or not. Part of me wants to get Starship over and done with and another part would prefer to stay at home. Feeling a little bit stressed as I can't prepare myself physically, mentally or emotionally until I know. Ahhhhh!!!

MF, hope your friend's little boy is ok.

October 07 babies! : NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Blair...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:33:11 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�July�2011 at 10:33am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blair touched the wrong button on the computer....post lost...long post....

will try again this afternoon - hopefully he sleeps...not a happy mum now

Edited by MonicaMouse

October 07 babies! : So far Nikki touches wood lol...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:32:56 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�July�2011 at 7:32am

So far Nikki *touches wood* lol

October 07 babies! : Fantastic news Peachy! I'm...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:30:28 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 25�July�2011 at 7:30am

Fantastic news Peachy! I'm pleased Miss C is being a perfect little baby

October 07 babies! : Glad to hear things are going...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:16:54 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 24�July�2011 at 10:16pm

Glad to hear things are going really well Peachy. Sounds like you have everything under control , long may it continue for you.

October 07 babies! : Hi girls! Quick update, we are...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:49:17 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 24�July�2011 at 7:49pm

Hi girls! Quick update, we are doing fabulously, C is a great little feeder and happy wee thing! She cluster fed last night for 12 hours straight which was bloody hard work but it paid off cause my milk is in now and she's feeding and sleeping like a legend! I am feeling on top of the world! We are off home tomorrow first thing! Can't wait to get home with my newest addition!

October 07 babies! : Deb, we just had pancakes here...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:35:42 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 24�July�2011 at 9:35am

Deb, we just had pancakes here for breakfast - what about making a big batch of crepes up and having different stuff to put on them? Kids love them!

Raining here again...

October 07 babies! : NM- Feel free to join us in here...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:55:51 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 24�July�2011 at 8:55am

NM- Feel free to join us in here all the time since Nov07 has died off. We would love to have you here!

Thankfully A is going through a lovely phase atm - I guess I have the attitude and answering back to look forward to

It's been pouring with rain here all weekend. I'm just wondering what I can scrape together for friends who are coming for lunch without having to go to the supermarket...

When do you head to Alkd Nikki? Will be thinking of you.

October 07 babies! : Lurker from November 07 Megan...

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:01:31 +0000

Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 11105
Posted: 23�July�2011 at 11:01pm

*Lurker from November 07*

Megan has a real attitude and yup she too answers back and likes to stall at bedtime!!!

and yippee one more week of school holidays :)

October 07 babies! : Hi Nikki. I'm sure Jacob...

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:32:08 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 23�July�2011 at 8:32pm

Hi Nikki. I'm sure Jacob will do fine. He's always been such a little fighter. Good luck with it all.

babyg i did get my results back. Negative for Celiacs and everything else was fine too. A couple of things were slightly high but nothing to worry about. So the Dr thinks it's either IBS or lactose intolerance which is what i thought.

DJ well done for impressing them at work. I definitely think my brain has turned to mush. Hehe.

Neeks the arguing gets a little tiring doesn't it. Kaelen is like that and just has to disagree with everything, even when it doesn't make sense. lol.

peachy that's great that you had a positive experience this time.

October 07 babies! : Peachy, I'm so glad things...

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:33:11 +0000

Author: Neeks
Subject: 11105
Posted: 23�July�2011 at 5:33pm

Peachy, I'm so glad things went well with your elective ceasar.. just goes to show mums and bubs are so much happier if not under too much stress :) Camryn is just adorable!! Huge Congrats (again)

DJ glad to hear you impressed the management at the office :)

BabyG - a much belated birthday wish for Spencer.. I had no idea he'd turned 1 already.. my gosh!! where has the time gone? I love that age too <3

Keziah is at the argumentative phase of being a preschooler.. every little thing that she thinks she can get away with.. she will argue it down until we're locking horns but little does she know.. I'm an Aries and wont back down LOL but she has a vicious bite (Scorpio) and makes me want to cry sometimes

October 07 babies! : Wow Peachy - an elective C-Section...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:36:42 +0000

Author: Salifer
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 8:36pm

Wow Peachy - an elective C-Section like I had with Toby. I didn't realise.....glad it was a better experience than your 'natural' birth with Lauren (just like my not so 'natural' birth with Ella!).

Hope you make a speedy recovery and enjoy your first few days with your new bundle of joy!!! What a wonderful milestone...you deserve every happy moment

October 07 babies! : Hey ladies, thanks for lovely...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:31:53 +0000

Author: peachy
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 7:31pm

Hey ladies, thanks for lovely messages! Had an elective c section in the end, was a wonderful birth experience in comparison to L's! Camryn is feeding wonderfully and is a very chilled baby so far. Lauren is in love with her and has cuddled her pretty much all day. She is going to be my best little helper ever!

October 07 babies! : Yay - huge congrats to Peachy!...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:25:17 +0000

Author: monster
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 7:25pm

Yay - huge congrats to Peachy! Lauren is going to love her new wee sister. Hope you're all resting up well and enjoying those new baby snuggles.

DJ - good on you for impressing them at work - I knew your brain wasn't mushy, you're too on to it!

Babyg - yay for Spence - isn't it so much fun to see them going through this stage? I'm trying to savour it a bit.

October 07 babies! : YAY! Big congrats to the Peachy...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:14:09 +0000

Author: sunnyhoney
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 7:14pm

YAY! Big congrats to the Peachy family. Welcome baby Camryn (cool name )

October 07 babies! : Welcome to the world baby Camryn...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:22:49 +0000

Author: DJ
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 6:22pm

Welcome to the world baby Camryn and Peachy, welcome to the world of being mum to 2 pink fairy princesses I hope L loves having a baby sister as much as A does

Yep Ev, first time being an Aunty for me (well my step sister just had a baby, but that doesn't really count - we didn't grow up together or anything).

I had a big milestone at work today - management were all happy with my draft report - a big acheivement since I had to pick up a well advanced project and write the whole report once the old team had all left. So it seems my brain hasn't turned to mush with having kids More hurdles to jump before it is released, but that was one big one out of the way.

October 07 babies! : Hey all - flying visit - just...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:55:32 +0000

Author: MonicaMouse
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 4:55pm

Hey all - flying visit - just logged to see if there was any news on the baby-peachy front :D

full update later, in the process of unpacking after being at mums for 5 nights

Congrats to Peachy and Family btw

Edited by MonicaMouse

October 07 babies! : Congrats Peachy!! What a lovely...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:09:43 +0000

Author: manz
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 4:09pm

Congrats Peachy!! What a lovely name. Hope all went well. Looking forward to seeing pics also!

October 07 babies! : Oh wow - congratulations Peachy...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:14:38 +0000

Author: babyg
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 3:14pm

Oh wow - congratulations Peachy and family, I too love the name Glad to hear it went really well and Peachy is feeling so good, what a blessing I don't think anyone picked her to be less than 8lb!

Congrats on your nephew/niece-to-be DJ - that's not your first is it?

Oh wow, an autism assistance dog MM! That was a coincidence for sure. When is your NAS course?

Wonderful that your parents are up for a bit Kabe - a new nephew is a wonderful reason to have the family all together Do you put Ana down with the top you are wearing Kabe?

I hope all the ill kiddies and babies are starting to feel better now - more than halfway through winter, woohoo - bring on spring!

That's unfortunate that your weekend away came with a sick child Monster - sounds like it was a good thing you did go away and only had one sick one to cater for rather than both of them. Yay for a great family car, kept in the family :)

Have you had your blood results back Deb?

Thanks for the birthday wishes for our boy - he's our little shining Getting a few words, nearly walking - its such an exciting, beautiful time :)

October 07 babies! : Forgot to say i love her name!...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:44:48 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 1:44pm

Forgot to say i love her name!

October 07 babies! : Sal, I think it was an elective...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:39:59 +0000

Author: Bel
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 1:39pm

Sal, I think it was an elective cs - but will need peachy to confirm that one!

October 07 babies! : Congratulations peachy and family!...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:10:53 +0000

Author: _Deb_
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 1:10pm

Congratulations peachy and family! Can't wait to see pics! So she did end up being smaller than Lauren.

October 07 babies! : Congratulations Peachy, DH & Miss...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:51:53 +0000

Author: NikkiB
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 12:51pm

Congratulations Peachy, DH & Miss L!!!!

Another little girl

I hope you are all ok and recovering well.

Big hugs
xoxo

October 07 babies! : Wonderful news....!!! Very exciting!!! Does...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:49:33 +0000

Author: Salifer
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 12:49pm

Wonderful news....!!! Very exciting!!!

Does anyone know if Peachy went into labour naturally? Or did she have to be induced in the end??

Oh I do hope she had a better experience than last time...can't wait to hear more !

October 07 babies! : Great news..we were right with...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:19:10 +0000

Author: kabe
Subject: 11105
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 12:19pm

Great news..we were right with guessing another girl!