February 2011 babies :)

Ahh the old attachment phase Hayz, we get that here too, garr! We didn't qualify for the accom supp sux.
E rolling but it took her ages then she suddenly did it, so I expect I will one day just get her eyes on somethign enteresting and off she will go! or not, i would not owrry at all, some babies just do their own thing and don't bother with doing some stuff! as spacette says, A is sitting which means she is def strong enough in the trunk to roll, just doesn't want too! Ange maybe O has E's problem that she couldn't figure out where to put her arms to roll both ways, once she had that sorted she was away. E sat by herself lots today, always needs one of us there and she does get wobbly and totter over abit, but is sooo much stronger now, is exciting. Hate those nasty nappy rashes, apparentrly with teething they can get a nasty nappy rash too, not sure why tho? Dr will give you some good cream for it!
Yay for bubble blowing spacette! bummer the pigeon teets didn't work, they were magic for us, but every baby has their own thing eh? did you try the Nuk ones (they meant to be nipple shaped)? didnt work for E but may work in your case?
Tried E on toast and baby vegemite today, a hit! chewed it with her gums going nam nam nam nam!! sucked it and had some quite big bits that she swallowed! very impressed!

Rose only rolls back to front if she is already on a slope, so if she is half on the mat and half on carpet then she may roll. All other times she gets half way over but her arm keeps getting in the way for her to go right over.

I sleep ok with her in bed with me. Though I normally don't bring her in with me till round 5am so that I can get some deep sleep. We sleep chest to chest on our sides with her head on my arm, so my arm does get sore and I have to roll us over:) I am not worried about rolling on her as I don't move when asleep.

Stomach is still not normal, and yesterday I felt really light headed. Think I just need to try and catch up on my missed sleep and eat some plain foods. Last night had both kids wake up from bad dreams and it took a while for Cody to get back to sleep, and then had to have him at Kindy by 9am so we couldn't have a sleep in.

Your talk about WINZ has reminded me that I need to call IRD and find out what is happening about that income tax they say I have to pay, it's been over 2mths since I gave them the form the wanted and I need them to give me my refund.

FB sorry to hear you are still not feeling right, so cute you and R sleeping!
Great idea faffer, B will be sooo excited when she is older and gets her first pet - like TheKelly's vid of them getting their kittie for their oldest girl's bday last month. I plan to jump in the bath with her tonite too, looking forward to it,be our 1st skin on skin contact since the NICU.
Fantastic day here, E STILL sleeping thankfully cuz she only had a 30min sleep for her 1st one, so will see if she wakes in time for a pram walkie! lucky she having a bigger sleep she was grizzly as and not fun!

So sorry you're both still unwell Anna. Must such hearing Lacey's coughing fits, and it's also tough to look after a baby, let alone a sick baby, when you're sick yourself. Let me know if I can do anything to help you guys out, am happy to come and watch Lacey if you need to catch up on sleep!

I'm generally free any day except Mon and Fri. Does Wednesday work?

Was just at Auckland hosp (visiting someone) and went stalking the labour ward again. Saw a woman in labour pacing the halls, stopping every so often with a contraction. Could just hear the pain! Also saw Anika Moa who must've been there visting her new twins. Decided I super want to be a midwife - haha perhaps in 15 years time!

Ceres how are you? Hope you're all settled into the new house and Abigail has been well x

Hi Girls

hope everyone is doing ok. And all those wee babies are behaving. have been to read back yet on what been happening.

I love going on holiday but i really miss not reading OB then when i do come on i have missed so many pages it hard to catch up.

We had a nice time in Taupo with mum, my bro & SIL. Wasnt as cold as i expected so that was a bonus. Now we are home at mums.

But Me & DH are both sick with colds. Good being home having mum to cook us dinner.. ha ha

Poor Lucas is sick as well, actually had to take him to the after hours the other night. And the poor thing has got croup. He sounds like a wee seal. But he is happy enough so that is a bonus, although he not eating or drinking as much.

Dr we saw was really good & gave him a dose of steroids which he said should make him better. But he was good & even rang the hospital Peds Registar to check it was ok to give it to him.

Think he got a bit of his appetitte back today though cause he liked the banana & mango baby food, and had pumpkin & sweetcorn for dinner so fingers crossed he on the up

Now for mum to get better too before i have to go back to work on monday.

Sorry girls this turned into a ME post

Thmprs: Seems like everyone is sick! I have compulsory dress rehearsals for my pupils exams this weekend and already 2 saying they are too sick to do it. Now not sure what to do as I say if they dont make rehearsal they cant do exam hmmmm Just think there are some nasty bugs going around!

I think Lacey is finally on mend :) Today her naps she hasnt woken crying because of coughing so lets hope. She still coughed heaps last night but any improvement is a good sign. I think I owe it to the vaporizer, some people swore by it and I really think it has been the turn around. I have it going in her room all night and all day I carry it around with me so in lunge if she is playing or other lunge if she is napping (has port a cot for day sleeps)

Hayz a wed works for me too, just wondering if next wed may be a bit soon to pass on anything. I guess thats 5 days away and if we still sick we can just pull out last minute. Cant remember what days FB was free. I ussually have such a good memory lol this sickness must be making me forget everything. Thanks so much for the offer of help! Ive got such a full on weekend I just have to go with it, at least DH will be having Lacey so she wont have to be out in the cold too much.

His parents get back in the morning after 3 months away so bet they are looking forward to seeing her, DH is picking them up and taking her to meet them at airport :)

Ange C thats great about solids! I tried L on peas/potato and brocolli today she did eat it all but screwed her face up each time lol quite funny! Lacey takes half a tin each time now, when are they supposed to go onto 2 meals? She was soo grizlly after it though wondered if sore tummy but gaveher a rusk and she settled down (her first rusk) maybe its teething pains.

Yes Wednesdays are good for me:)

Am finally feeling normal again, yay. Rose actually had close to 6hrs solid sleep last night, though I only got 4hrs as I got woken up by some drama going on next door, there was an ambulance in the driveway and they all looked upset.

Finally got the bill from the lawyer for the signing of the seperation agreement. Now have to come up with $185
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Hope all you that are sick get better soon, must be the time of year for it as everyone is getting sick.

Rose still loves her food as well, she had baby muesli last night as I couldn't be bothered cooking anything for her and she loved that. May mix it with some banana tonight, or might try her on potato. Though my plunket nurse said that it is always best to introduce new food earlier in the day but 6pm always works best for me when it comes to Roses dinner time.

Oh and what happened Ceres?

That was me, Isabella. I have put a pic on facebook for you. Not sure if you saw it. If you go into my photos it is on there. Have made it so only you can see it. lol. Doesn't seem to worry him but you never know.

Anna, glad you and L are feeling better.

Hayz, I thought if we posted on the feb page it was only those in the group that could see it as well. Wonder if we can fix the settings on it. Glad that she is ok though.

FB, suck about the bill. Never nice getting them.

As for solids, I think I might make up some smushed pumpkin. I have a some in the fridge that I need to use. So making O some food will be a perfect idea. Will try him on more apple tomorrow.

Best go and change my little expolsion, lol. Might be an early night for my grizzly munchkin.

I'm curious too Ceres, but glad to hear A is all good.

Thanks for the teat recommendations, will give them a go

Haha, that sleeping position sounds exactly like us Flutterby, as does the timing. Glad you're feeling better. Hope other sick mums and babies are too!

Good to see you at big latch on Faffer - that was quite fun. I see the record was broken, yay.
Quite surprised to see on the Campbell Live news story that only 25% people get to 6 months bf. (It's quite a nice piece that one, gives a good point of view from those who need to do bottle and have got pressure about it.)

Those days can be tough huh CJ. A had hardly any sleep all day either, just 20 mins x 3, but DF took her for a walk later so at least she had one better one. She's super grabby lately, but it's quite fun.
I'm enjoying reading about all the food successes. A isn't very interested as yet (the rusk and broccoli weren't nearly as interesting as crackly paper) but I reckon it won't be too far off.

true anna, but he off at Jakes rugby until at least 1pm tomorrow, hate saturday rugby! just want a weekend to myself! gee i am on a rant nite tonite!
I read about the low percentage to 6 months BF but that cant be right now cuz mos ppl i know BF thweir young babies? who got that random natrual parenting mag int heir mail! wot is with BFIng a 7 year old??? I mean free choice and all that, but 7 years old?????????? i personally find that hard to comprehend. like i think i will at least go to 12 months all going well, perhaps 2 years even, but past that i dont know, but i understand those that go to 4... but 7..............???