New thread time ladies


http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/forums/ind...howtopic=748291

GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha, how long has it been, and I pop in and grab gold......noice!!!

Hope u r all well. Off to catch-up on previous thread......

Olivia

Silver,

Hope you are all doing good. It's been very quiet recently

Wow so I will take Bronze then.

It has been quiet in here isnt it.

Sitting up with insomnia at the moment.....I hate it...and if I go to bed my DH is snoring and that isnt going to help.

But I need my sleep

Just got back from 3 days in Melb for work so am just overtired I think. Am only doing a half day today so that will be better.

How is everyone going?

Waiting for Angus' bed to arrive in the next week or so, then he can move into his new room...woo hoo.

Anyway, take care all and hugs

Hi all..

Hope you are all well, not much new here.. just plodding along while DH is away at work.. 2weeks left..

Try get back in here soon.. sure is quiet!

Hiya!!!!!!!!!

A quick drop-in from me to say that our trip to Fiji is FIIIIIINALLY here! We leave on Monday. I just can't believe it's March already. I think I booked it back in June last year! I still have so much to do between now and Monday (like get a leg/bikini/eyebrow wax tomorrow so I no longer look like a gorilla ) and I'll start to get even more excited once that's out of the way

Sooooooooooooo much going on here with us in the last week (including me taking a HPT 'cause I thought I was pg, even though I've got a Mirena!!), but luckily it's all settled down now.....and no, I'm definitely NOT pg!!!

Heaps of and check back in when we get back.

Olivia

Hi Ladies.
I haven't been in here in SOOOOOO long. Well we're expecting baby number 3 now, due October 5th. I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going, I'm glad I don't need much for this baby because I honestly don't think I'd be able to find the time to get everything together

How is everyones toddlers going? Miss Jew is hyperactive, adventurous and always running. She still doesn't say much at all but she definitely gets her point across haha. She's off the scale for her height and weight and she's already in size 2 and 3 clothes. She's going to daycare once a week and though it started off with a flood of tears the separation anxiety (for both of us) is easing and she's enjoying herself there now. I think it's done wonders for her social skills.

I'm meant to be studying this year but the teacher quit just before holidays ended and they're still trying to find a replacement. The way things are going I'm going to be to pregnant to even start this year

Will hopefully drop back in again soon x

Olivia - I hope you have fun in Fiji - very jealous!

MrsMummy - Congrats on baby#3! Very exciting news! Your DD sounds alot like my DS.. hes not that talkative but he certainly gets his point accross and is into EVERYTHING.. Hes very amusing at the park as he wants to be on every piece of equipment all at once.. looks like a crazy kid

Ohh I'm sorry about yuor teacher quitting - how annoying! I hope you get to still do your study

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Me - I'm just cruising along.. DH is home next week YAY and we have our 19wk scan next week to! Yay! Looking foward to that, still not sure if were going to find out the sex though! I'm currently looking after my friends 15mo (just today) from 7.30am-4pm (ish) and I am amazed at how much EASIER it has been with 2! Crazy! They have played together, eaten together and now they are asleep (and both went down SO easy! woo!) I'm sure it'd wouldnt be like this every day though haha.. but at the moment its good

HI ladies,

Congrats on no. 3 Mrs Mummy.

Buzzie Glad to hear that hubby will be home soon. i am sure that you are looking forward to having him home. I think it is great that the 2 boys are playing nicely

my2beautifulbabies Hope you are having an awesome time in Fiji. I definitely think that is a destination on the radar for us. Esp. as it is great to have good childcare there as well

AFMLess than 9 weeks to go and then there will be another bub...arrrrgggghhhhh
Poor DS has croup at the moment and the temp today was 38.6 so that wasnt much help as had to take the day off work but hopefully with a few doses of medicine etc he will be ok.

Hoping to have a quiet night tonight...just made 3 lasagnas (2 to freeze) so putting my feet up for the night.

Take care

Olivia - Did you go to Fiji in the end? I just saw (yes I'm a bit slow) all the cyclone reports etc and your facebook status (from monday).. I hope all is okay if you did end up going! Please update us soon!

oil77 - Ohh not long now! Cant believe your already that far along - time has flown! Hope your little DS is feeling better soon.. sick kids are no fun at all

BUMP

Hi guys...

Me again... I keep popping in from time to time and mean to get in here more often... but it doesn't happen!!

Life is busy with the 3 kids and I'm back at school 3 days a week this year! DH is a shift worker, so it feels like it's always go, go, go around here!!

Deegan - was a late walker and seems he's a late talker too. He's not saying anything yet apart from dadadada which I think is more just babble that actually saying dada IYKWIM!?

And the TANTRUMS!! Is anyone else's little darling chucking tanties?? He doesn't like being told "no" so we spend our time saying "that's Daddy's, give it to Daddy" rather than "no". He'll throw himself backwards and hit his head on the floor. The he cries as it hurts (of course!!)

Apart from that, Deegie is just gorgeous and a real little character. He's still on 50th percentile for weight but is now above average for length, so he's getting tall like his brothers.

Good to see everyone doing well and some new bubbas on the way too!!

Hi ladies,

Hey Buzzie, just looking at your sig...does this mean that you are having a girl? Didnt want to put it on FB as know DH didnt want to know.

Hope you are well....and hope all our darlings are behaving themselves

Belated happy easter, ladies!!!!

Yes, well I'm now settled back into daily boring-ness after getting back from Fiji over a week ago. I was in denial for days after wishing I was still there, soaking up the gorgeous sunshine . We eventually made it there, after our 1st flight was cancelled due to a cyclone in Fiji!!! However, we ended up leaving the following day, only to find out when we got there that the cyclone was nowhere near our resort or the main parts of Nadi! Oh well, at least it was an adventure and something we can look back on and laugh about now . For anyone planning a family holiday, Fiji really is the BEST family destination. We stayed at the Hilton on Denarau Island in a 3-bedroom beachfront villa. We had our own private plunge pool and BBQ, as well as the kids having their own rooms and own bathrooms. The Fijian ppl are BEAUTIFUL and the babysitting was not only reliable and fantastic, but cheap as chips (not even $4 australian dollars an hour!!!! ). So we all had an amazing time and would definitely go back again in a heartbeat.....although maybe next time we'll try and miss the cyclone-season!

Elise - Oli did some keen spotting, and she took the words right out of my mouth! I noticed your ticker is pink and was wondering exactly the same thing. I know you haven't wanted to mention anything on FB, but you can share in here.....promise I won't tell anyone!!!!!!

Micha - you are soooooooooooooooooooo right about the tantrums . My little guy chucks the biggest wobbly by saying "no...no...no...no" at the top of his lungs and backing away into a corner to sulk. Then every time I try to distract him or change the subject, he just says "NO". It's so hilarious! I can't believe the "terrible 2's" have kicked in already . They should call them the "terrible 1-and-a-halfs" 'cause that's when it actually starts. He actually bit me for the 1st time last night, and I have no idea where he got it from, as dd certainly doesn't and ds isn't even at daycare yet. I was horrified! But he's still cuddly and lovable and saying a bucket load of things now, so it's pretty funny. He copies his big sister all the time which is kinda cute. I'm sure your little guy will be chattering away before you know it. My friend who lives in Orange has a little boy exactly the same age as my ds and she said he's hardly saying anything either. But I hear this is really really common, even until the age of about 2....and then they suddenly have a language explosion!!!!

MrsMummy - an enormous CONGRATULATIONS to you! I really do hope that it goes smoothly for you

Oli - hope you are feeling well and that the last few weeks go really quickly!

That's about all I have time for, I'm afraid. After getting back yesterday from the boat (we spent it at Cockle Bay over Easter), I have so much washing, folding, and ironing to do PLUS cleaning up after the wallpaperer (he was here this morning putting up some wallpaper). Busy busy busy

Stay well and talk soon.

Olivia

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!

Morning ladies,

Has anyone heard from Fizzle re her bubs? I realise that she was due a month ago but time has flown hasnt it.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the long weekend.

I am on home stretch for bub no 2 so will let you know when it all happens.

Take care ladies and hope to see you around

Hi everyone,

Sorry I've not had time to catch up as I am being kept pretty darn busy at the moment and a big thanks to Elise for giving me the nudge to update you all on No2.

dd2 arrived on the 28th March by emergency c-section. It was all a bit quick and hollywood movie ish. which I can joke about now. It all started off with erratic contractions in the morning that peetered out to nothing and then came back about 4pm. I wanted to stay at home for as long as possible and figured I had hours to go. My contractions were coming every 8 to 10 mins around 6.15ish and thought brilliant I can keep dd1 to her routine. We ended up putting her to bed a little early, packing my last minute things and going to the hospital. By the time I got there (about 7.45), contractions were 2 mins apart, I was 5cm dilated but bubs was presenting hand first between contractions so I was rushed through to delivery where about 6 people were getting prepared to do a contolled break of my waters when what do you know they broke. Anyway this is where things really started moving. The buzzer was pressed the room filled up and DH was whisked off to get scrubbed and suited up while they got me ready but things were moving that fast there was no time for a spinal and DH only got in to theatre as they were knocking me out to say he'd be there when I woke up. The first thing I saw when I woke was DH sitting cuddling dd2 I knew everything happenned really quickly but I had no idea until they were doing my discharge that dd2 was born 12 minutes after my waters broke. I also need to say how awesome the staff at the Mater are. It is mind boggling all that they done in 12 minutes and I can still hardly see where I was cut. The person that done my ceaser is fantastic.

CONRATULATIONS FIZZLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is such beautiful news . Wow, it really DID happen very quickly! So what did u name your newest little princess? And how has dd1 settled in to becoming a new big sister???

And good luck to you Oli! Keep us posted

YAY congrats Fizzle

Sounds like the delivery was quite full on.. glad all went well and the staff were definitely onto it with a great speed of delivery! BUT, you did leave out the biggest bit of info.. NAME!? Hehe.. I'm sure its gorgeous..

Oli - Not long for you now.. very exciting! I cant wait to hear that your #2 has arrived

Olivia - Hi hehe

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Fizzle Wow that does sound all very dramatic but am glad that everything worked out well for you and you have a beautiful girl. Cant wait to hear the name as well.

Buzzie How are things going with you? How long to go now?

AFM Well just over 2 weeks until due date but think I wont be that long. My bet is mothers day! That would be my luck anyway. Just feeling uncomfortable now.

I finished work yesterday so now can try and relax.

Had best go and get my DS sorted...he has a lot of energy that needs to be occupied a lot more at the moment...esp with this rain...he has been stuck inside most of the day.

Take care and hope everyone is well

Narelle - Thankyou! I'm feeling massive.. but I dont really mind haha.. I love being able to feel the rolling/kicking all the time haha.. Sure have started stocking up.. have heaps of stuff and went through Griffins stuff for unisex items (SO many!) and just trying to sort the spare room/nursery out cos at the moment its a bomb site *sigh* the name we like (at the moment anyway) is Maia/Maya, pronounced May-a.. but.. apparently it can also be pronounced My-a and (in the baby name area on EB ) that seems to be the main pronounciation.. So I'm not sure.. I/We raelly like it.. but.. not sure how others would pronounce it (not that it should take that long to correct family/friends I guess) WDYT? .. Thats good that things are going well with you guys are you still TTC?

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oli - Things are going well here I'm coming up to 25weeks so slowly getting there.. I cant wait to be holding the baby.. I keep seeing newborns and getting so clucky.. I hope all is going well with you.. I cant believe how quickly it has all come up! I'm hanging out to hear your news hehe ps - I know what you mean about trying to keep a 20mo occupied - so hard!

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AFM - All good here.. DS is finally starting to talk a bit more.. even today his vocab exploded and he was trying to copy things I was saying so thats cute but the tantrums are getting pretty full on.. throwing something has become the new thing to get attention.. driving me crazy but ignoring it seems to be helping - but its hard to ignore him trying to throw whatever he can at the floor - hopefully it stops before #2 arrives

Hey everyone,

Elise - You were game going in there to get ideas . I would have defidently pronounced it Maya, as that is how it is spelt. It is a beautiful name. I have never heard it before. For some reason people think it is all out war when talking about baby names. As long as you and DH are happy with it, then everyone else will get used to it. Hubby and I still wish we had of went with Logan for Lachie. I know, stupid, but we both still just love that name. Although, the name becomes them, that's for sure.

I love food names for dogs. I have had a peaches, pickles and now muffin. Well everytime I pick one, I get told how ridiculous it is, but after awhile everyone comes to love it and says how it suits them. Go figure.

Yes, still TTC. Haven't gone to the doctor about it though, just bedding regularly. Hubby is due to go overseas for 3 months over/5 weeks back stints in a few months, so I don't really want to do anything about it until after we see how it will all work. We are both so clucky though. I will just have to live through you

Oh, tantrums are fun aren't they!! I am glad Griff is speaking heaps. They are turning into little boys aren't they. Where have our babies gone???

Narelle - Yeah I know.. shouldnt have even posted in there haha and then i wouldnt have even known about alternate pronounciations DH is not much help trying to choose the spelling He told me ages ago (if we used it) 'definitely Maya' then when he was home last it was 'Ohh Maia for sure' now hes gone back to 'Maya' haha.. I like both so doesnt really bother me.. and if we do use it we will probably just decide on the day I guess! Haha! But yep, the name sure does grow on them..

Ohh yeah, that makes sense re: TTC with DH going away.. It'll probably happen when you least expect it My cousin and his wife (shes 10yrs older - 42yrs old) were TTC#3 (her #6!) and just started seeing a doctor about IVF and tehn found out she was pregnant naturally, nobody even knew they were TTC but they are due in Oct

Tantrums sure are fun.. haha.. I think hes *starting* to realise that they arent getting him anywhere.. but, I'm sure they'll still occur and yeah, I'm pretty stoked hes starting to talk a bit more, he wasnt really saying much at all before but now he wont shut up haha not always words I understand but I do hear the "sh*t" word occasionally (thanks DH ) I dunno where our babies have gone I saw a friend today with a 7wk old.. hes so cute and tiny.. I cant wait to have a little one again!

Well I have just been out and bought a doona and cover for Griffins bed.. Hes been sleeping with just a blanket, but thought I better get organised for winter so probably wont need it yet as its still fairly warm here in WA, but at least I'm organised for when it does cool down haha..

Hey everyone,

The name lol I can't beleive I forgot to tell you all. It's Marissa.

Well my parents went home about 1.5 weeks ago and we are now finally starting to get ourselves settled into some sort of normality and flexible routine however it's still a bit of a mad house!

Ruby is fantastic with Marissa but we do need to watch her like a hawk as she forgets to be gentle. Otherwise it's kisses and cuddles for her Marissa.

What a lovely name Marissa is. Glad to hear that Ruby is getting on well with her.

Still waiting here for bubs to arrive. Taking its time although not due until next week but had though we were ready to go over the weekend.

Anyway, still hope everyone is doing well with their little ones....especailly if they are tantrum toddlers like mine

Take care and will be back later

Hey everyone,

Just thought I would pop in quickly to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to Olivia on the birth of her little girl.


Everything is going well with us. Not much happening. I have been really sick with a flu the past couple of weeks so haven't been doing much.

Lachie is starting to toilet train himself which is interesting. He has done a couple of wee's on the toilet, but before he has a shower/bath he HAS to sit on the toilet for "wee wee's". He also will grab himself and say "wee wee". He is also telling us he has done a poo. So I am thinking I am not going to have a choice about toilet training him early. I have been a bit slack because I am sick and having him in nappies is just so easy!!!!

OK, I'd better go. I hope everyone is well

Hi, ladies!!

Narelle - that's so gorgeous that your little guy is already wanting to start TT! What a clever boy he is . Ds is kind of playing around with it ATM. The little potty is on the floor next to our loo, so when I sit on the loo, he sits down on the potty (fully-clothed of course!) and says "wee-wees". Pretty cute . But I'm with you....having them in nappies IS so easy, especially during these colder, wintery months.

Oli - a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your little girl. Welcome to the world of ballerinas, bows, baby dolls, and fantastic "hissy-fits".....just kidding about that last bit! Hope all is well

Elise - totally your name choice for bub #2. Friends of ours that we went to Fiji with have a 7yo daughter and her name is Mya (pronounced MY-a). So I don't know what pronunciation you guys were looking for, but I remember you saying you like Maya, but were worried about how ppl would say it. Both are equally gorgeous! How long to go now??

Fizzle - I haven't heard the name Marissa for SUCH a long time.....I'd forgotten how beautiful and "girly" it is . How is she going? And how is her big sister adapting to it all?

AFM, life is going along at a rate-of-knots here! How is it possible that we're nearly half-way through the year???? Ds is chatting up a storm and learning so many new things every day. Although, I had to get the kids' physio here last week to look at his left foot. It turns in quite a lot (it's even more noticeable when he has shoes on) and sometimes he even trips himself over when he's walking. She said that there's nothing actually too wrong with his hips/legs. His left leg is only half-a-centimetre shorter than his right leg, and his left hip is still within the "normal" range, although a little bit out. So she gave me some things to do (eg put his shoes on the wrong feet, kick a ball with the RIGHT foot so he's standing and balancing on his left) to try to help this over time. It's certainly not a huge drama, but it might just mean that he won't be the fastest runner at his athletics carnivals in 6 years time!!!!!

Believe it or not, the MIL is back on the scene! We got in contact a few weeks ago after she got back from holiday and she's been seeing the kids again. But in the on-going weirdness that only she displays, she still WON'T SPEAK WITH MY DH......CRAZY STUFF . She communicates with me about when she can see the kids (she might have one child at a time at her place, or I'll drop them both down to the park to play with her then pick them up when they're finished), but she has hardly muttered a word to her own son. Although, she DID ring him up 2 weeks ago as she wants to buy a new car. She asked him "I want to buy a new car and was wondering if you would like me to buy it from you, or would you prefer if I bought it from another dealership?" I mean, REALLY, how bizarre is that????? And that's the most contact they've had in the last 9 months. I've since heard that her and her partner have sold their house (which is down the road from us in the same estate) and bought a house AND a block of land over an hour away down the Coast. As well as this AND the new car, I also hear that they've booked an around-the-world trip at Xmas time for 3 months. Geez, they must've won the lottery!! So that's yet ANOTHER Xmas (and birthday for Mia) that she'll be away from her grandchildren. What a strange, strange woman she is . I've given up caring anymore. I'm happy for her to see the kids as much as she wants (as deep down, I KNOW she's a terrific grandmother and they love her to bits), but that's as far as the relationship will ever go from now on. Thank goodness she's moving away, is all I can say!!

Anyway, that's about all. Just waiting for dh to come home. He's been away for nearly 2 weeks and being a single mum to 2 littlies has been totally EXHAUSTING . On Friday, not only did I have gastro but a really bad crink in my neck and I was a mess. But, as mummies, we just somehow find a way to manage and soldier on regardless!!!

Hope everyone is managing to stay warm now that the cooler weather has taken hold. Counting down the days to the warmer weather already!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Olivia

Oh no, I fear I'm on my own in here again !!!!!!

Thinking of everyone, and hope that those with new little bubbies are coping OK. Our "babies" are all nearing their 2nd birthdays......I'm STILL in denial!!!

Hope to hear from you ladies again soon.

Olivia

Hi ladies,

Thought I would pop in and say hi and bump us up the list a bit

Madeleine is already 5 weeks old and time is certainly flying but all is good.....

Angus is doing pretty well with her...has lashed out a few times but more when he is overtired and/or when she is asleep and he wants to play with her.

Hope all are well...hope to hear some news from you all soon

Take care

hi everyone, i was a member with August group before DD Charlotte was born 21st Aug 08, then i suffered bad PND and never came back. i just joined DIG for Feb 2011 as we are expecting #2 and hought i would look and see if there was still a group for DD AND Yay there is. Hope you are all well.

Hi nicky

Yep, we still have a group, although most of us only post occasionally hehe..

Congratulations on #2!


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Oli - glad things are going well, adn I see you got the sig working



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Olivia - Yep I think were set on Maya (pron May-a) and I'm 33weeks tomorrow so not long to go at all! Due 18/08 but will prob be here on the 9th at this stage I'm sorry your still having issues with MIL.. Hope everything is settling down now adn your getting some more stress free days!




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AFM - Just cruising along, BP meds were doubled about a month ago and at my last appt my BP was lower (not as low as he wanted, but still lower) so thats good just see how it goes next week after DH has been awya for 2weeks haha.. DH is away at the moment (1week tomorrow) and wont be back till just before the birth.. so its going to be a long few weeks here but at least he'll be here for the birth! woo!

Night all, off to watch PTTR!

I would like to say Hi

My dd2 Was born 29th August 06
and it was 2 hr labour and we had some difficulties
from 22 weeks i was leaking Merconuim, Mw + Dr said that it was normal Fluid leaking from me and it was normal.
i was having f/nightly visits and i was having Mild contractions and telling Mw that i was and yep they said it was Pre labour pains.I did experience these with DD1 but no these were real ones.
any way dr Jensen booked me in to get induced as i was not sleeping i was in alot of pain etc for the monday ahead. On my due date 29th I woke up feeling sick and restless etc etc and had the feeling today was going to be the day!
me and then family went and got Maccas for lunch as when i was pregnant all i craved was Choccie thickshake from there
we went and sat at the park to eat and i was gettin really bad contractions tightening of my belly etc etc (U all know the drill lol. )
We then went home and i was sitting on Computer while DP was in the bathroom and i had the urge to clean and i was up instazntly without thinking packing a plastic bag with extras that i would need in hospital Dp came out of bathroom and I told him today was the day, So he started Packing DD1 bag so she could go to my mothers while i was in hospital
Mum pulled up to use are toilet and we were sitting on the lounge talking about if the today was going to be the day i had a few contractions then one big one followed by my waters breaking,
It was all a rush rush.
my contractions were getting quicker and stronger. i remember on way to the car i was leaning over the Garbish bin hahahaha
Got to hospital and MW saw me and came to the loo with me and it was a instant "hurry we have to get this baby out". as she picked up straight away that i was leaking merconium i was in distress hr into labout dd1 heart rate was dropping etc and they booked me in for Emergency csec but 5 mins b4 i left the room Tahya decided to shoot through. She got rushed to Special care nursery. and Mw and about 5 drs that were in the room told me i was lucky because she would ov been dead if we wanted any longer!!!!!!!!!!
It was stupid midwife and My dr said nothing was wrong but they let me go and nearly made me lose my baby!!!!

tahya weighed 6p 9

Hey everyone,

I haven't been in here in ages, so thought I would take a peak to see what has been happening. Which doesn't seem to be much hehe.

Not a lot has been happening with us. Everything is just going well. We have had to take Cam out of school and have put him in a small independent school here as he was getting bullied. He starts his first day next Tuesday, so hopefully that will sort out the issues.

Lachie is going great. He is talking really well, doesn't shut up most days. He and Cam play really well together, so that is nice. His asthma starting playing up again as soon as it started getting cold, so he is now on tablets for it, combined with his puffer. It seems to be working well, although it has been warm lately, and we don't take him outside at all, unless the weather is nice, then we make up for it!!!

I can't believe they are almost 2. I think I am going to plan a Wow Wow Wubbzy birthday party for him, as he absolutely loves the show. I wasn't planning on doing much as I thought Theo would be overseas by then, but from the looks of it they won't be sending them over until October.

Elise - Gee, not long to go now. I love the photo's of Griffin on FB showing where the baby is. It is so cute. I love the name Maya. It is lovely.

Olivia - OMG, your MIL is crazy. I am so glad that mine lives far away hearing your stories about yours. Did she end up getting a new car off you, or go somewhere else??

Hello to everyone else.

OK, I'd better go.

Hi Ladies,

Hope you are all well

I know that we are starting the birthday season for our darling 2 year olds.

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY

And with the no. 2 comes the attitude, tantrums etc......but we do love them dont we.

Hope everyone is well and are looking after yourselves.

Take care

Hi everyone,

Don't know if anyone remembers me (well I know Olivia does ).

I was in the DIG for August '08 and had Leo on the 20th. He was a VERY difficult newborn and we moved when he was 5 months old - then I kind of lost touch with the group. He settled well as soon as he had his own room but he is still a cheeky monkey! He is totally different to DS1 who we took to Europe for a month at 2 and a half. Leo we don't even take to cafe . He basically has a massive meltdown whenever we go anywhere. He does it at home too but its easier to ignore LOL. He's just super stubborn. He is also super cute though and is finally turning into a cuddly boy after his prickly start. He loves giving me cuddles and kisses and still adores his big brother. He's not talking a lot but probably more than DS1 was at this age. I think he's having a Pocoyo party - better get those invites out today actually!!

DS1 keeps us busy. He's at the most gorgeous age at the moment (nearly 5). He climbs into bed with me every morning and tells me he loves me infinity. Its making me want another baby LOL. He is also showing signs of being gifted, he is reading at 9 year old level and reads non fiction books for hours, telling me all the interesting facts he is learning . We are battling with the school decision at the moment - there is a great school 2 minute walk from us but one we think will suit him better a short drive away. It breaks my heart not to send him to the one we can walk to but I think that's where we are headed. He also has some sensory issues and is not the best socially so he needs a school that can cater for all of that. He still has trouble with his leg and will have for life it seems but he's still having fun at soccer and tennis which is great. He has something on every day at the moment and poor old Leo has nothing, he just gets dragged around. I plan on making it up to him next year when DS1 is at school, we'll do gymbaroo and swimming.

Narelle - I am sorry to hear that Cam has been through a difficult time at school. I hope the new school suits him better. I always remember the funny comments of his you used to tell us about - such a sweetie.

Elise - Congrats on #2. And a girl ! I love the name Maya (although I always say it My-ah).

Well I'm going to read back and see if there's anyone else here I remember.

Just coming back to say to Elise - I would 'get it' if you told me to pronounce it May-ah. I say use it, its lovely either pronunciation and you'll only have to tell people once.

Narelle - Leo is very interested in potty training too - he loves to tell me when he's doing wees or poos and sits on the potty but so far won't take his clothes/nappy off LOL. DS1 didn't do it at all til he was 3.5years so its all new to me!

Well today is my day off (both kids at daycare/preschool) so I'd better get them out of the house and get ready for yoga.

Hiya!!!!!

Kay - yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, I'm SO excited to see you back in here!!! . You were definitely missed....well, by me, anyway! We too are at that stage where we are looking at the 'school' decision. At this stage, it looks like we'll be sending BOTH the kids to an exclusive private school in town (which is about 15 mins drive each way). Which is a bit of a shame as the local catholic school would be just as nice (AND only 3 mins drive!!), but this school has sooooooo much more to offer and it just feels "right". It's hard though, isn't it?? Leo and Lachie sound so similar. Cheeky little monkeys!

Narelle - how is Cam going in his new school? Has he started to settle in OK? Hope all is well

Elise - I'm super-excited for you now that bubs is so close . A good friend of mine is due this Friday, and I always remember that you're not too far behind her. She doesn't know what she's having, but I'm totally convinced it's a boy, as every other person I know that's had a baby in the last 2 months has had a boy (plus I had Lachie in the month of August as well.....just seems the month for "blue"!). Must be in the water over here in NSW!!! Keep us posted, here AND on FB!

Hi to all you other lovely ladies (and any new bubbies) . Life here is lovely and quiet. JUST the way I like it, sometimes! Don't remember if I told you this or not, but about 5 weeks ago dh bought me a pressie......AND BRAND NEW CAR!!!!!!!!!!! . It was a total surprise. One Friday afternoon he just told me that he was coming home and to meet him outside with the kids. And he drove it in the driveway! It's amazing and I love it to pieces. It's like our 3rd child . On top of this, we have also ordered a brand new piano. Dh has been dying to have one for about 10 years and we're finally at a stage where we can buy one. So we should be getting that in a couple of days. Lots of new pressies to play with....FUN!!

Anyway, that's it from here. Think about you all often and hope that everyone is well. HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR AUGUST 2008 BUBBIES! Can't believe it's come around so ridiculously fast .

Nighty night. Catch you again soon.

Olivia

Hey everyone,

Kay - Of course I remember you. You have been missed Nate sounds like Cam in personality. They are just sweeties aren't they!! I am so glad that everything is going well for you. School is a nightmare, so diffidently check out everything both schools have on offer before you decide.

Olivia - Hello Chickie. I am so envious of your new car. It is beautiful. What a surprise that would have been!!

Elise - Not long to go now. Time's a ticking.

Everything is going well with us now. Cam absolutely loves his new school. He has fitted in so well, it is amazing. They have just had him doing all the year one work, and he is finding it really easy. He was a bit behind in Maths (not for Kindy, but for year 1), but he is catching up quick. There are 2 teachers for only 14 kids from Cam to year 2, so he has constant help if he is having trouble with something. Lachie loves going there to drop him off and pick him up and all the kids let him join in their games which is nice. It is a lovely group of kids.

Hubby has passed the language course he has been on, so he is on two weeks leave at the moment, which is great. It is nice not having him studying of a night time.

I have brought a Wow Wow Wubbzy cake decoration off Ebay for Lachie's birthday, but we are having 2 separate parties, so I had to get a Curious George one as well. Cams birthday is 2 weeks later and it is going to be Bakugan.

OK, better go. I hope everyone is well.

Just popped in really quickly to say....

A HUUUUUUUUUUGE congratulations to Elise and her family on the arrival of Maya!!!!!!!

Hope all is well

Olivia

Announcing the arrival of:

Maya Dawn
09.08.2010
3040g - 6lb 11.2oz
48cm length
34.5cm hc

Birth Story

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ps - Thanks Olivia

Congratulations Elise. I am so happy for you all. From the sounds of your birth story, you coped wonderfully well with it all.

Hi all

It's been a couple of years........ I never really joined the parents group after the DIG.

DS was born on Aug 13th, 1 week early.

Well we have had number 2, DD was born Sept 30th and she is a breeze compared to first time round, I believe she is an easier baby.
BF is still hard (supply issue) but I have made it longer than with DS.

I hope everyone is well. It's amazing seeing your sigs and how big the kids are now!

Take care everyone.

Hi Ladies,

I have just quickly skimmed and I can see there has been more bubs born since I was last in so congratulations!!

You all probably have forgotten me but I had a little girl called Annika.
Well I am currently living in Manhattan NYC. Long story but if anyone is interested I have started a blog.
Annika is great and loving life here. She goes to pre school here 2 days a week. I love living in NYC and so do the kids. We plan on being here for at least 2 years if not more.
I might try and come in more and catch up. I am not working and I dont think I will. There is so much to do here and this would have to be the most kid friendly city ever!

I hope all the August babies are all doing fine:)