Oct/Nov 2008 mommies!

Morning ladies,

Ankia- I'm so sorry you had 2 fall outs with your family. I'm kinda on the fence about this one cos I think it's natural to write a 20 page list of instructions do's and don'ts and send a million things with, I did exactly the same when I sent C to my mum, so much so I even labeled the choc nesquick from the pink and when to give which (duh). My mom was very polite she took the instruction manual along with C in the car and assured me she would do her best to stick to it, I'm sure she got around the corner and turfed it out the window because they had no routine with him for a week while he was there but in my mind I sat in hospital 'knowing' that they would cope with the guidelines I sent. I think your sister should've just agreed to follow your instructions to purt you at ease but that doesn't mean it would've worked that way. C was also VERY awkward if he got out of routine which is why I sent a ton of instructions but actually as Simone says when they go to stay with someone else everytrhing goes out the window and you'll be surprised just how well behaved they are with other people even without their routine. I had a hard rtime when C got home to get him back into his routine because he was with my mom for an entire week but it wasn't the ensd of the world and ulrimately I look back and realise how lucky I was to be able to leave him with someone to give me the quality time I needed for the boys' birth. Perhaps you could have a little chat with your sister and explain it would make you feel more comfortable if she could at least agree to consider your routine and try to keep her ways as close to yours as possible but also you do understand that as long as he is fed watered and loved you know he will be o.k. I think your sisters biggest problem is clearly that she doesn't have kids nor even a DH to run around after so she doesn'rt understand the need to have routines that help your house to run smoothly. As for your mum, I'm having a similar issue with mine, I haven't left the boys wirth her since everytime I do and try to get something done I have to stop what I'm doing and rush back to relieve her because realistically she can't cope. I think she's a bit put out that I haven't asked her for a few weeks and I've gone back to my old ways of taking the twins everywhere but for me it's easier than to stress over how she's coping. Try to reassure her that it's not that you don't trust them to look after W but that you know he's just too much work and needs someone who can't jump out of bed to chase his behind in the middle of the night if he gets sick etc. I'm glad you're experimenting with where to leave. W now so that hopefully by the time baby A arrives you will be able to focus on the birth and not stress over the well being of W. You watch, after all of this baby A is going to arrive at 10am and W will be at school til 5pm when DH can affords to leave you a little while and go bath and feed W. Try not to stress too much. Xxxx

Zee- wow booking bed! Exciting and 27th Sept sounds not very far away! I laughed very hard at your dreams of frantically calling me expecting twins LOL I had rthose exact same moments with Ally when I found out about the twins, that was the first peerson I thought to call when in panic mode LOL

Ally- sorry I missed your birthday hun, kept trying to write on your FB wall but my BB has been playing up and crashes whenever I try to do certain things on FB, think I need a software update. Hope you had a lovely dayx

Nayeela- not sure if you still read here but happy birthday to Kamillah, I can't believe she's 2 already! Congratulations on raising such a beautiful girl!

Yoza- I agree sounds like Siba's current school is treating him as a burden which is not fair and that is probably adding to the situation. It's terrible that the schools act in this way, I can't believe it, I have a friend who's child seems to struggle at every school she sends him to. I must say I think if you find the right school Siba will progess in leaps and bounds, he just needs a bit of support and encouragement. C has his very awkward moments at school and somedays he refuses to do as everyone else does (I think because he was at home for so long) but they don't force him, one of the other teachers or helpers will take him aside and try to work with him to make him feel more comfortable so he can eventually join in. I don't think he would've coped at a different school, he needs a lot of one on one attenrtion at times which I could see the other schools weren't able to provide. It helps that the scjools here aren't too expensive but I have him in the best non montessori school in the area and it definately shows, they are a much more caring bunch of ladies. I hope you finsd a school that is run by people who enjoy children and not just one that see's $ and finds the kids a burden.

Mandy- sorry to hear you are sick with the weather and it's making you nauseaus. Hope it stops soon, congrats on the OTP hope they get approved for a bond asap!

Simone- when is your next scan? I'm so excited to find out if these babies are boys or girls......

Christi- hope the pregnancy is treating you well and the sickness' are kept at bay.

We had our photo shoot with T last week and I got the pics yesterday so going to try to upload them today.

Julz- hope you're feeling better, is the gunk running clear yet? I bet Dylan thinks you look funny with your tubes in.

K hope I remembered everyone

Zamzie says hi, Imanna was in hospital with bronchitis then after she got out Wane got it and was admitted and all in the same week she started back at work so she hasn't had time to come online.

Morning ladies

I'm with Mandy that bed booking is crazy Zee! I can't believe time flew like this!!!!!

I'm watching the SYTYCD finale of last season where they show best dances...oh my word Addison is hysterical! First attempting contemporary and then bollywood! I laughed til tears ran! Totally forgot to video it.

Mandy I've got downs scan on tuesday (21st) then I'm 12w1d. Then scan with gynae on 30th...then I'm 13w3d. First trimester ticked off!!!!! How are we a week apart now? U obviously ovulated later (which makes your early positive amazing!!!) And I actually ovulated in a normal 28/29 day cycle. Hopefully we get better pics at next scan!!!! Can't wait.

Julz how are u feeling today? And how do u sleep with those tubes?

G working today:(

Mandy u taking anything for cold? Hope u feel better soon!
My vomiting...only puked 3 times this week...so that's an improvement:)

Julz - how are you feeling? Tubes still in? Hubby able to help you a bit with Dylan while you rest I hope?

ZEEEEEEEEEee - shesh!!! eeek!! YIKES, its sounding all too real! did you decide on the same hospital as last time? I though the staff were good, but i wasnt happy with the noise at Olivedale!!! There were talks of them adding onto the maternity wing and I so hope they have!! Really need to rest there!!!!! GRRRR.. Very glad your baby is well!! How are you feeling?

Simone - I also took they day off yesterday and never heard a peep from the office! verry verry nice!

So we have signed the offer to purchase on thursday for our home!!! Wish us luck that they get a bond!!! VERY EXCITING!! now we have to find a house! eeekkk, all very exciting but also a pit in the bottom of my tummyyyyyy.......

still stumped on what to buy for fathers day! so far all i got is BILTONG.. hmmmmm...

Simone - hows the nausea and vomitting? I have a bit of a cold, so with that i think it has brought on some nausea with the added post nasal drip.. i have had hours with that horrible nausea feeling!! yuk, yuk, that reminds me, isnt it your 12 weeks date next week? Mine is only on 27th June?

Lata peeps!

Hi ladies, just a quick update. Baby is doing well. Time is flying by, i have to book my bed with the next visit!! Eek!! Im scared... So the date is the week of the 27th of September.. Exciting times...

Yoza, hope you'll find the perfect place for siba!

Thats the one. It looks fabulous and the fees are reasonable. Plus it is a primary school too. Only 35 kids in total at the primary school.

Julz do you mean Chameleons Montessori. I saw it on the net i sent them an email enquiring. Waiting for a response.

I have however gotten positive feedbabck from the daycare which was my first choice last year and they would give that extra attention.

Hi ladies

Julz I can't imagine what the tubes look like?? Are you feeling better yet?

Zee I love all the names:)

Yoza how many kids are in the class? Sadly as Julz says, going the extra mile is something teachers don't do:( I hope u do however speak your mind to the teacher.

Hello Angelique:)

Its so cold in PE today...so glad I took the day off!!!