Oct/Nov 2008 mommies!

Hello ladies, yes I am still alive !

Thanks for all the birthday messages for my little man As some of you saw on FB he didn't have such a great day in the end poor little mite. He's been listless and not himself all week but there didn't seem to be anything wrong that I could put my finger on except a slight cough but it didn't seem to be bothering him. Then yesterday I took him to playgroup and he was fine when I left him but he said to me "no Dawn pick up, mummy pick up" meaning Theo's aunt mustn't fetch him, I must come and get him. I didn't think too much of it because sometimes he plays around like that but apparently he wasn't in the mood for much at playgroup and then when Dawn came to fetch him he cried his eyes out asking for me, my poor baby NEVER cries for me except when he's sick and I feel awful I didn't go and pick him up because I knew he wasn't right I just didn't know what was wrong. Anyway, by lunchtime he was absolutely full of cold, he's obviously been fighting it off all week and it just came out yesterday, his eyes were all puffy, his nose was running and he was a mess poor thing. He's looking much better today and is actually interested in all his new toys today (yesterday he just wanted to sit and watch TV!) so hopefully the worst is over. We had been planning to take him to the zoo on Saturday but I think we're just going to have a queit day at home instead.

He got some lovely toys, his favourite by far is the Leapfrog laptop, think I might have a future nerd on my hands lol. He also got a really nice doctors set - someone bought him that set from Toys R us that costs R100, I'd been a bit nervous of them myself because I thought the quality might be a bit rubbish but I can definitely recommend it, think I might go and get the kitchen set they have for him for Christmas

Nina is well, full of mischief and she's a feisty little madam, I'm dreading the day she realises she can klap Oliver, shoo its not going to be pretty lol The cat's biscuits are her favourite thing to aim for when she thinks I'm not looking lol. And then when I bust her she's got the whole crying/looking sad thing down to a t - chin on chest looking up at me through her eyel;ashes lol, she's going to know how to work people as she gets older haha!! She's occassionally pulling herself up to a stand but I think the walking is still quite a way off yet, I also think she might be one of those babies that just all of a sudden gets up and goes

Ok, now to try and reply to everyone, I know I'm going to miss some people so please bear with me

Julz - Wow those night terrors don't sound cool at all! I hope you get them under control, it must be pretty scary for both you and Neil, gives me shivers just thinking about it so I can't even imagine who you must be feeling! I'm so glad Dylan is sleeping better

Ally - Yay on finding a school for the kids, I think its great when the kids run off without a look back, it shows they're ready for the stimulation and that they're confident/independent/emotionally mature enough to handle it all and it means you and C have done a great job

Lisha - I must've missed the post, are you looking to sell your house? And move? Hope the abcess on your leg gets sorted, sounds pretty painful!

Nicole - Hope the work calms down a bit! We get super busy this time of year right up until we close and it can be pretty stressful, thank goodness we get a long December holiday!

Yoza - Hope the kiddies are feeling a bit better. Nina's tummy also reacts to antibiotics, I found the Creche Guard probiotic spray really helped, its expensive but it suited her loads better than all the others and it prevented thrush as well.

PFairy - I'm so happy you're settling in, Perth sounds amazing. It must be pretty daunting at times but I'm sure it will all be worth it. XxX

Zee - I'm sorry you're having troubles with Zander and the dreaded constipation. I found with Nina I had to go though a whole load of things until I found something that worked and for her it was boiling prunes then using the water to make up her bottles, the OTC didn't seem to help much. And as for the exhaustion, it will get better I promise!! I have to say having two to worry about takes you to a whole new level of exhaustion (I sleep like the dead now and literally only wake up if one of the kids calls/cries lol) but you will get through it and it is sooo worth it.

Ok I'm afraid that's all I've got time for, we've been without a washing machine for half the week as it was leaking so my super handyman husband had to fix it and it took a few days so I have a ton of washing to catch up on today!

Have a good day ladies and a great weekend. XxX

Hi my fabulous friends.

Lisha, hope you get that abscess removed soon. Sounds ouch.

Nicole, enjoy Keiran's concert!

We took the kids to Lynnwood Pre-primary this morning and they LOVED it. Handed in all the forms so everything's a go for next year. Saw their class rooms and everything is so nice. Such a nice set-up but I had tears in my eyes the whole time and had to stop myself from crying when they ran off to play and I saw them in the class room etc. I can't believe my babies are big now.

Aidan is now off the night nappy and yesterday we swopped their car seats for booster seats. They're all grown up now.

Anyway, I'm very excited for next year. Not only is this going to be good for them but also good for us. We need that time in the morning to get work done etc.

I said on FB but Happy birthday Oliver! Hope you have a great day! xx

Hi ladies

Happy Birthday Oliver!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day. Congrats Helen and DH!!! I hope you are all well?

Julz wow those night terrors sound so scary!!! Really hope that the doctor can fix that soon. So glad Dylan is sleeping better at night since the op, i have really come to notice how loud K breathes when he is sleeping and lying on his back, i can hear him clearly from the lounge with the t.v. being quite loud, i have to turn him on his side a number of times during the night. Camping trip sounds fun (besides for the torn tent etc).

Simone wow what a babybash!!! your sister and friends did a fab job!!! Superman outfits for baby and G sound so cute, you definatly gonna have to take a pic and post it for us!

Pfairy wow Australia sounds amazing and so kid orintated, wonderful to hear that you and the kiddies are doing well (besides Mia's hand, hope it heals soonest).

Lisha ouch re: the abcess, try take some leave soooon to you can sort it out before it gets worse!

So the hecticness at work has not eased yet and has even got worse!! I am so busy its crazy, im working from about 20:30 at night til 22:30, then because my mind is so busy i eventually only fall asleep at about 12, to wake up at 5:30 for K. Gosh im exhausted and definatly looking forward to the weekend to get some rest, but just over a month til leave time so just going to have to push through until then (was actually considering not going on my full leave, but no-one would be availible to watch K so i will just try and work some evenings etc)

Other than that we have Keirans concert tonight at 17:30 and I AM SO EXCITED! I am so going to be the irratating mother taking pics all the time lol. So leaving work at 14:30 today so that i can fetch him, spend some time with him, feed him, bath him, get him ready and take some pics all by 16:50, to get him to the venue on time. My mom and her BF are coming to watch as well.

All the other ladies, i hope that you are doing well.

And incase i dont get to log on before the weekend - EARLY BIRTHDAY WISHES to Cam!! I hope you have a lovely birthday and party on Sunday!!! Mandy hope you all have a lovely family time together. x

Hi ladies

So super quiet here these days

Happy birthday Oliver. Helen hope the special little man has a fun filled day. The cake you baked is really awesome.

Simone that cupcake is gorgeous!!! The matching superman outfits are going to look adorable.

Yoza hope the kids feel betters asap. So pleased Siba is making good progress and that you and hubby are doing well.

Julz eish hope those night terrors stop soon or that doc can fix that too xxx. So glad Dylan is doing well since his op. Nice that you guys enjoyed the camping trip despite the difficulties.

Re the thingy on my leg ... well it's an abcess. Actually partially on pantyline and partially on leg Needs to be surgically removed so just need to decide when i can get some time off from work and get it done.

Otherwise dh was away for the night on a team alignment thing. Shrey never been fussy when dh has been away but guess as they grow up they become more aware and missing his dad terribly despite it being just one night.

Our house is on show for all the network agents today. My mom is taking care of that. Says they seem pretty impressed so far so hoping they market it furiously and we can get an offer soon fxfxfx.

Anyway it took me forever to finish that message. Hope all you other lovely ladies are well. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Hi Ladies

Happy Birthday to Angie for yesterday. Hope you enjoyed your day!

Simone glad the babyshower was good. Love the personalised bottled water.

Lol Ally at you being the crying contestant. Not sure what I would be. Probably the bossy bitch.

Lisha let us know about your leg. Oh man Shrey is funny.

P fairy so nice to hear that you are settling in now. Sad that hubby is so far away. Did you see the specialist about Mias fractures? Hope it is all healed now.

Lelani helllloooooo you still with us?

Yoza so pleased swimming lessons are so good. Don't worry Dylan cried for 8 lessons. Pathetic, but he would stop to hold his breath. It was quite funny.

Nelria love the tiara. These girls are really girly hey.

Zee don't change formula as that can cause issues. I recon you should take baby to paed just to get things checked, but yes Dylan struggled too only much later so we could give meds. Shake the tin of formula. They air seal it so if you don't shake the tin first, you may be be giving too much formula without realising it and never add formula to hot water. This causes constipation. Wait for the water to cool first.

AFM Doing well. Headaches under control and new anti seizure meds are working for the tremor, but the night terrors are really bad. Ran into a wall the other night and bruised my shoulder and arm. It really isnt nice waking up with strangers in your room and Neil is bothered by it. The meds were supposed to help this too. I will go back to see the doc in a couple weeks so I hope he can help me.

The camping trip was great. The wind gave us some issues like a destroyed awning and a torn tent, but I am glad we struggled through the saturday, because the Sunday was perfect. Got to go to the beach and see Whales etc. Dylan loved it. He is such a great traveller. He cried when we got home, then he saw the TV and was okay again.

Dylan is sleeping so much better since the op. Hopefully I will too soon and then I am sure my moods will get better.

Have a good day ladies. xx

Hello ladies

Simone im so happy that you enjoyed you baby showe. your pressie is on its way. chosen by my two munckins. Addy is such a pretty little girl.

Zee: Thinking of you the forst few months always hectic hope your lil man is fine

Pfairy: the president is doing so well slow progress but were getting there some days are just hard for me and I just break down and cry. This morning he woke uo and said hello. Happy to hear you have settled in Aussie.

Hi lwasi good to hear from you.

Happy birthday Angie have a blessed day.

guys im drawing a blank but a warm hearty hello to you all.

The kids have been sick and back on antibiotics and buhle's tummy does not agree with the antibiotic atleast she is fine but still chesty we have a bronchodialator SP. Me and hubby doing great working on our communications which is a challenge at times but we try and for that im happy

excuse spelling in such a rush busy day for me.

Oh oh the swimming lessons are going so well , sib has found new respect for the pool and the lady is super happy about atleast he has realised danger zone but work in progress buhle still screams her lungs out. Had to cancel because they are sick going back next week

Hi ladies

Pfairy it sounds like Australia is an ideal type of place. SO glad you are settling in so nicely and enjoying it! And yay on cheap cars!!! I see on FB you went to a Steve Hofmeyer concert??? In Australia of all places...lol

Ally lol @ being the crying contestant! I love those guys....I just crack up because I know the tears are coming. That being said...I would also be THAT contestant!! The competition is hectic though....

Zee is Zander all better now? And how is the constipation issue?

Lisha you know I'm waiting so impatiently for those pics:( Wish she can get a move on now...Addison's birthday will be but a memory and then i'll get the pics??? EISH!

Lwasi good to know you're alive and well my friend!

Yesterday i returned some duplicates and got some vests at woolies. GOt some bottles anda baby bag...that is WAY TOO SMALL! I wanted a really expensive bag (to me for a nappy bag) of around R1000 but decided to not be ridiculous and get something cheaper....so this bag i got is very cute....but I can just fit the hospital toiletries in...no clothes, blankets, nothing! So have to maybe go bag hunting again soon.

Addison is great....seems excited about her 'blover' still. Talks to him, kisses him, asks him not to kick me too hard. Yesterday G was at work so she comes to me and says: Mummy where is your babes? Is your babes at work? lol. I just burst out laughing...such a little character!

Birthday list....who is next?? When is/was Zain?

Here is pic of personalised water for guests for shower. Each guest also got a mini mani/pedi set with innoxa lotion sample and a nailpolish. Everybody was really impressed. My friend had been at shower earlier and said mine was like a celebrity shower.lol. It really was stunning.

Also one of the cupcakes with little baby on top. The others all had a letter on and spelt out 'its a boy'. They were beautiful to look at and with caramel centres...DELICIOUS to eat.lol. The cake was another owrk of art...sadly I only took these pics...so hope to get them soon.





Also got Superman crawler for baby to come home in and we bought G a superman t-shirt to match. Addison saw the crawler and says: Oh wow...blover is a superhero!!! lol.