October ’06 Toddlers

It's scary thinking of how you'll cope with two when you're so busy with the one, eh... but if I can manage it, you'll be just fine, Anna!    You're down to the 2-digit countdown already?!? Eeeeek! Yay!

Hiya's! It's been forever!! How is everyone? Thanks for the heads-up on FB that the site is super-speedy now, Emma! How's this baby coming along now, Anna? That's amazing that your DH knows the sex and you don't... he must be great at keeping his trap shut!
How's your bub treating you, Kellz? Does Isla know what's about to hit her when baby arrives?
My baby is great - he finally rolled in the weekend at 5 1/2 months - he is such a cruiser I thought he'd never get there! Still gets a great deal of "love" from Ella, who calls him Wooben Doll, and really does treat him like one of her dolls. He's been well for one week in the last 5, but at least he's no longer man-sick! Getting his hips looked at again this week too, but I've just seen that Palmy hosp has an outbreak of Norovirus again, so I'm thinking, maybe we won't be going there! No thanks!

Are your toddlers looking very grown-up now? Ella isn't too toddler-ish these days (except at tanty-time!). I'm so proud watching her grow but it's happening so fast now. She told me the other day when she was angry, "No mum. I don't like you. You've got germs and bugs". Apparently germs and bugs is the new insult!

That's so cool about the TT Kellz! and how exciting to see bubs on a scan. It makes it seem so real once you see that heart beat

Sorry to hear Rueben has been so unwell and cute at Ella's comment to you lol

Brenna also seems very grown up too. She loves going to kindy and asks everyday if she gets to go. It such a relief that she loves it cause man it was hard to leave her when she used to cry! The damn preggy hormones certainly didn't help either lol

Well only 4 1/2 more days of work for me - last day next Wed. Woo hoo!!! (I think...I'm kind of scareda bout being home full time cause it brings back memories of being home when Brenna was a bub and I wasn't particularly 'happy')

Wow Anna 30 weeks already that has gone fast and kellz just about in the 2nd trimester man time goes fast.

James' toilet training is going pretty well still as the odd accident but other than that he's doing he puts himself on to the toiles and is even doing no2s on there now so thats good.

Took him for his first swim yesterday and he loved it wish I had taken him sooner but have cut my hours back at work so I can do more stuff with him so and loving spendin that extra day just me and him.

On a sad note ny Nana died about 2 weeks ago so was back up north for that she is in a much better place and the last couple of weeks can't of been easy on her she died of secondary cancer that was really rapid.

Emma OMG I cannot beleive how much your girls have grown saw the photos in your signature I am finally starting to see a little difference between the Gremlins now and little chiara is such a cutie.

Sorry Andie that Reuben has been sick for so long, it sounds like ella is really good with him and loves her little bother to death.



Edited by Danni-chick

hi ladies.. i am SO slack, i keep joining & forgetting I've joined! Anyway my DD is Gaby (Gabrielle), born October 26. We live in ChCh & me & my partner have just started TTC! It'll be my 2nd & his 1st, so it's very exciting!

Hi to Moogles and Gabysmum My girl Brenna was born 27th Oct. We are normally quite chatty in here but have been a bit slack the past few months.

Where is everybody???

Sorry to hear about your DH losing his job Kellz... such a common occurance nowadays, it sucks!

thanks for the welcome-backs lol...

Yeah I think Im having another girl too Anna!

Hi all! Long time no chat! I haven't been on here for ages, so I was so happy to see news of Ellie's arrival on facebook! I just lurked into the August thread to see if there's a pic of the wee girl but couldn't see the pic that's posted for some reason... I will go nose about on FB next! I'm so happy for you that she's here, Anna, and my heart goes out to you for how scary her first week must've been. Nobody wants to need NICU, and you're a real trooper for making it through! I hope Ellie's only getting stronger and stronger - glad she's home. I adore the name Ellie, by the way!

The gremlins sound like Ella with TTing, Emma. She did it when she was good'n'ready, and nothing would change that so I'm glad I didn't push it too much! Still in night naps though, and we still bribe with sweets for #2's. I was telling Kelly and Emma how Ella's behaviour can be, erm, mightily challenging these days! Those 2-year-old tantrums have nothing on the nearly-3-deliberate-naughtiness. Jono and I are doing the 6-wk Parents Inc 'Toolbox' course, and it's really good info, but the bulk of it is stuff that we're already using, so isn't very new to us - at least it's reassuring, 'cause there are days here where I wonder if I'm doing something terribly wrong or something! I think I just have a very strong-willed little girl, and that's fine, it'll pay off for Ella when she's older I'm sure. I'm counting my lucky stars that Reuben doesn't seem to be of the strong-willed variety (he's such a little cruiser!). One is enough! Despite the behaviour, I'm loving being a mum of 2. Love it, love it, love it!

I hope the job hunt is a quick one for B, Kelly. Is cabinetry something he could go out on his own with? Very cool about your folks moving into town.
My bet is: Boy

I haven't been on here for so long and when I do it is super quick. I am so sorry I haven't commented for ages in here.
Anna, CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of Ellie. I didn't know until I read this thread now. That is so wonderful and Brenna will be loving being a big sister. It sounds like you had a tough start going by what others have written. I hope all is ok now. I'll read in your Aug thread for more details. Hope you are ok. Big hugs.
Kellz, wow over half way. Great about Brents job. That is wonderful. How are you keeping? Hope the pregnancy is not making you too tired.
Andie, my wee man can be challenging too. He is also super strong willed! Just remember that later it will pay off - when they fight for the sunny room in the rest home for us!!!!! My Harry is so super placid and I am just so thankful for that. He is such a happy smiley wee man. Couldn't handle two fiesty ones!
Emma, I have been meaning to PM you for ages. Chiara is so gorgeous on the magazine cover. I smile every time I see it on a shop shelf. I almost feel like I know her now! What gorgeous outfits she got to wear too. You must be so proud.
Hi to everyone else.