June 2010 babies!

yes, it's gone quiet

Thanks Sally! Is it just because it's Christmas?? I have to say I'm so busy at the moment that when I have a quiet moment there's about 10 things I could be doing.. very tempting to try and do them all at once and then get nothing done. We finally put our tree up yesterday and are almost done with shopping. What are all the other babies getting? We've just got bath toys, chewy toys, books and things for Alex. And older siblings? We're trying to decide what to get for Miss 3... maybe a scooter??
Goodness it is so hot tonight, reminds of those sweltering evenings back in Feb with my big tummy

Hello June mummies

Sorry haven't been on for a while.

Layne is doing really well, he is just gorgeous!
He is now sleeping from 7pm-7am, although this morning he was really nice and let me sleep till 8 He is also sleeping so well during the day, he has 2.5-3hours in the morning and the same in the afternoon.
He has 250ml of formula 3 times a day and solids as well...I honestly can not get over how much he eats!!! The other morning he has his formula then two bowls of muesli mixed with pear and formula and then had a piece toast!
He was weighed on the 2nd Dec (6 months) and weighed in at 8.8kg. Get weighed again on Tuesday.

Hes such a happy little boy. He sits up so well, has been sitting properly for about 5 weeks and he will roll from his back to his belly but has decided that hes not going to roll right over yet...stubborn little boy lol.He did drag himself forward the other day though did it twice and then decided to go backwards and turn a complete 360. I could spend all day watching his little smiles and movements

On a personal note, I have been a little down lately...think thats why I have been absent in here. I'm not 100% sure why though. I found that giving up breastfeeding was the right decision for myself and for Layne and I was fine for a month or so. But after that I felt envious of those who have managed with no problems or still have supply etc, I guess I missed that personal time with Layne. But when I was breastfeeding I never enjoyed it, never had a feed where it wasn't uncomfortable. I guess when I was pregnant I thought making a goal of 6 months of breast feeding at least was a realistic goal.

I get lonely as well, I live literally in the middle of nowhere down 3 gravel roads on what was once forestry, so I never expect people to visit and I don't know anyone in Taupo so I find I only get out of the house for groceries etc. And I have decided that I will not be going back to work so I feel like my workmates, that have been my family and good friends for 6 years are no longer around. I use to see them everyday and always have adult conversation.
This all probably sounds stupid, i didn't think I would feel like this.
I wouldn't change anything though. Layne is the most precious and beautiful little boy and he makes everything so much better and perfect.

Sorry about the rediculously long post. Its just so nice to find the motivation to be back on here and get everything off my chest good and bad.

Hope your move goes well this weekend Bex and that your house is all set up by christmas

And wow I can not believe how fast this year has gone!

Jessiesmum-We've just got Layne a trolly of wooden blocks from the wooden toy box and the trolly can be used as a walker for later on. I must get Layne some bath toys though, bet he would love them!

Hope everyone is sorted for christmas. I just have to sort what food I am making and then I will be done.

Hope everyone is well!
xx

Hi Mummies!

Liz, hugs to you, that must be really hard. I wish we lived closer, Koby and I would visit you!!
Like Daena says, do you have plunket coffee groups or Mainly Music? It is very hard being isolated and being a first time mummy. Great sleeping Layne! And the wooden blocks idea sounds great.

Hi Andrea!
Scooters are AWESOME! Joel loves his, he has worn it out and needs a new one now. It lasted about 3 years though so can't complain. It is very hot lately at night, too muggy. The kids don't want to sleep at night... argh!

Hi Aydee!
What is a magic ball? Good to hear how well Ashley is doing!

Daena, omg, all of your hair gone? That sounds wonderful although won't that be different for you?
Go the crawler, Koby is at that stage too :)

Well, we have just moved house. We finally have 4 bedrooms, our room finally is OUR room, and Koby has slept every night all the way through now he by himself.
The boys have a nice big back yard for playing, and we will have my family over for Christmas Eve bbq which will be nice!

Koby was chosen to be one of 3 babies photographed for the Eco Store Baby Range, so we can't wait to see his pics on the products when they are released, I think it would be early next year. He had so much fun at his photo shoot! I was so proud.

Joel has a new baby sister, so he is looking forward to meeting her boxing day. and Luke and Zavier have learnt to talk in HUGE sentences and are little know it alls lately. So it's all fun and games in our house.

Hope you are all well. I'm so excited about this being Koby's first Christmas!

I know, it's pretty cool

Can't wait for Christmas day, every thing is ready, just had the family over for the close family dinner, tomorrow is extended family lunch. So nice to just relax!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas day!!

Hey Bex - a magic ball is one of those 'educational toys' made of round bits of wood and held together by elastic for them to pull and chew and stretch, it's really cool. From BabyFactory.

Wow - Koby crawling nearly.. I am horrifed that Ashley is not far away too.. it's scary!!!!

Biddy - sorry to hear you've been feeling low and hoping that you are feeling a bit better with Christmas and festivities etc. I can empathise with the breastfeeding, I felt like a complete failure and then got super depressed when I had to give up when Ashley was about 2 months, thankfully it passed after a few weeks but it was the hardest time of my life and I still get sad about it. I hope you are feeling a little better and if not then I'm sure that you will soon. It certainly helps to get out as much as you can and I found talking to people who have had similar experiences helps too.

Hope everyone had a great Xmas and little ones got spoilt

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Hello all,

I haven't been on here for aaaages - sorry! I have been on FB seeing everyones pics and updates though. I hope everyone and their bubs are doing well

I can't believe we're at the 7 month mark and fast approaching 8 months! Far out

Noah is almost at the crawling stage but not yet thank goodness, hopefully not till after the tree goes down this weekend (yeah slack aren't we ) He is rocking on his hands and knees and can move his arms forward a bit but then his legs shoot out from under him LOL

Sleepwise - things suck!!! He is a terror to get to sleep during the day (for me anyway, goes down fine for his grandmas ) AND at night. He's waking up 2-3 times a night now 11/12, 2/3 and 4/5. At least 1 of those times he is genuinely hungry though so that's fine but I don't know what is causing the other times although he is still in the gentle motions bassinet as we haven't been able to afford a mattress for his cot, we still can't but we are going to put it onto the already horrible CC bill ) BUT I think it the movement of the bassinet might be giving him a fright now seeing as he moves so much in his sleep. I guess we'll see in the weekend.

We went camping and it was awesome to see Noah experience the beach and ocean etc but the whole sleep thing stressed me out and I came to hate nighttime..still do! Anyone else attempt camping?

Did anyone elses families go nuts with presents for the bubs? DH's parents went crazy and we now have toys coming out our ears! I'll upload a pic of the Xmas tree - seriously the presents (not just from them and not all of them were for Noah but pretty close!) took up 1/2 the floor space

Question - how much food is everyone's little ones eating now?

It is sooo muggy today!

We went camping as well sort of we where in a caravan it is so much fun watching Gia play with sand and water she is such a water baby.

Gia was a shocker from about 4 1/2 mths waking every 1-2 hours she would feed for about 10mins then fall back to sleep on me I tried the no cry which just made her scream as you are suppose to stand there shh shh and patt but not pick her up was at my witts end before xmas so contacted the sleep store and changed to the VR thing and it worked a lot less crying then using the no cry solution and she is sleeping through the night most nights still a shocking daytime sleep and catnaps but I am so glad to get some more sleep.

http://www.thesleepstore.co.nz/Sleep+Information/Babies+4+to+12+months/The+Verbal+Reassurance+Technique+for+self+settling.html

Gia got far to many presents as well had to buy a toy chest to keep them in but it is fun playing with them all.

Afternoon mummies!

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

I have some news that I want to get off my chest, but don't feel ready to join another thread just yet.
It looks as though Ben and I are expecting again! I did a HPT on Thursday morning and it was positive, was kind of a shock even though we were planning we only tried twice last month lol so I expected a negative but thought I would test anyway instead of waiting round for AF.
We then went to the doctor, who was an absolute ass! and he brushed me off and told me to re-test in a week and then he would just have to assume I was pregnant! That was after he asked me why I had done a test in the first place, as though I don't have a right to do it. .
So when I got home I did another one that too was positive and did another one this morning and again positive. I am happy and excited but incredibly paranoid as I have NO pregnancy symptoms at all this time round and just feel I need it confirmed by a doctor.

Sorry about the vent, I can't talk to anyone else as we will wait until 12 weeks to tell family and friends again.

I am feeling better since last time I was on here, Thank you :). With xmas and new years DH has been home alot more and we are taking a week off in Feb, but not sure where we are going....just far away from the farm!

Hugs to you Cheryl and Bex on the night waking!
Glad Gia is now sleeping for you Daena!

I can't believe how fast the last 7 months have gone. And go Koby on crawling! Layne isn't far off but just wont move his arms, will rock and hop around and move his legs. I want him to crawl but I don't at the same time lol.

Ohhh camping sounds like fun! Definitely something i would love to do with our family.

Bex, Layne is the same with his food, his dinner consists of his formula followed by a can of food and a jar of custard and he gets upset at breakfast when hes finished his muesli. I am always paraniod that I will feed his too much but hes happy and he wants it. DH now puts a little on his high chair tray and he plays with it while DH feeds him, that way he doesn't hold onto the bowel with both hands.

Must go.

Hope you are all enjoying the weather!

x

Congrats Biddy - I would say you are pg have you tried ringing your midwife. a big about your doc what a pig. How exciting our first second baby when will you be due?