Storm--little L sounds so wonderful! And imagine; when you joined this group, you were tearing your hair out! That is such hilarious story of her putting together her own bed! J just sat in a box with Tata and watched us. His converted crib/bed is still up against the wall so he can't get out during nap time, because that was an epic fail. But if the little bugger manages to drop his only nap, which he is desperately working on, I guess we have no reason to keep it turned around. How is L with nap time and bedtime with the bed? Does she stay in? I saw on FB that she actually went up to bed herself! Hooray!
Though I must say, I'm glad that J is prematurely engaged to little Sophia. I don't think he could handle L. Good luck to her future husband!
Wait, isn't that T?
But what's this about your OH not helping with decorating? I just read that in Angel's post pages ago. Can you post a pic of the room?
And that's so wonderful about feeling the baby move. When you wrote that, how far along were you? I was 18 weeks when I knew for sure those were kicks, but I think I'd be more certain if I had a second time round. Did you feel the LO earlier than L?
Angel and Borboleta--I love your avatar change! It's so unbelievable how much they've all grown! And
Indigo, I love how you've managed to keep your privacy by posting a pic of the top of N's head!
I should change J's avatar. I think I tried, but it wouldn't work. I'll have to try again.
Kosh--are you feeling any better? Is someone at least prescribing even a mild tranquilizer for you? I'm so sorry, seeing as it has been chronic anxiety, too. As I said before, anxiety and also never sleeping must be so incredibly incredibly draining.
Because your husband is a psychiatrist, can he help? (Or did I get his profession wrong?)
Oh, just read back a bit (okay, a large number of pages back) that you have this referral. When is the app't?
And is G sleeping
any better? You've gone a long time without sleep, my love. Have you had a single night without dealing with a sleepless G? As in, your husband does at least one night, and you go somewhere (a friend? a hotel?) and just sleeeeeeeep? Easier said than done, though, I imagine.
SK--thank you again for your kind words. I'm sorry you went through such a tough tough time in your 20s, and it is entirely understandable that you needed help. It really does sound like bi-polar, the way you describe it. May I ask--do you still use CBT?
And yay for TTC! I think your doc is awesome for encouraging you! I'd say go for it! Unless you're not broody anymore... (I'm so behind!)
Kitty--how is your new computer? Are you enjoying it? What's Windows 8 like? Is it really cool and new, or is it a variation of 7 and Vista? (I've got a mac, so I don't remember much about Windows.) Though I've got to say, the next time you are tempted to get a mac, go for it (
ahem--Charlie!). The extra expense pays off thousandfold. No freezes or crashes, great longevity, no conflicting programs, and no slow down until years later. I always buy the three year warranty, and it's always quickly repaired with no questions asked (ex: "Why is your computer soaking wet?")
And how is little B? Have you really been inside all summer long? I would have gone around the bend if I couldn't kick J outside. Is he at least easy going? (Though from how you described him, I would suspect so...)
Oh, and yes, now there are no excuses for you not to post pics of B.
Leeze--is it any better with OH?
You've perhaps read my saga with my OH, where it's exactly as you describe. He's distracted because of work, I feel neglected, and any discussion about it never makes things better. That issue, and all others, have fallen to the wayside because of the recent crisis, but he starts teaching again soon, so... And I realize now that many of my more recent breakdowns have been fed, in part, by my fear that OH didn't love me anymore. Or that it will always be like this.
Charlie--I'm sorry--I know you're going to Australia, but I never figured out when or for how long. Can you fill me in? Will you have internet access? If not, we will miss you! How long did you live in Australia? Do you have an accent? Eric always tries to say "more shrimp on the barbie" and I have to make him stop each time because his accent is so bad that it sounds like he's making fun of the Chinese.
And I had no idea that your father passed so recently. It sounds horrible what your mum has been through, but it couldn't have been easy for you either!
You and Storm seem to have a lot in common on this front!
Borboleta--the story about the Church nursery and Thiago's reaction to being left alone is heartbreaking! Though I also know from my own experience that they will let you stay. Did they not let you? Trying other groups of children with you around sounds like a great idea! We've decided to enrol J in Gymnastics; both the kids next door, even the two year old, go, and love it. I like it because it's so good at developing a strong core, flexibility and balance. Their father is a professional goalie instructor for hockey, and wants his kids to play. But he won't let them until they are good at gymnastics. My respect for the guy went through the roof when I heard that. Is there a program around your area that might do a sport with LOs?
And I'm so glad that everything is still going well for G and his job! You must feel very blessed right now.
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Oh, quick story that just happened. J's going to Oma's, and OH told him to go get his shoes. Instead, he started running around in circles like a loon, yelling and yelling and yelling. So OH asked him: "Are you going to put your shoes on, or keep on yelling?" J stopped to think about it for a moment, then answered: "YELLING!!!" And on he went. And louder.
Oh, and talking about loons, I always refer to something odd or crazy as "that's cookoo bananas!" Now J runs around saying, "Coco 'nana! Coco 'nana!" I love it when he crouches down in front of the cat and tells her that she is "coco 'nana!"
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Angel--how
is Sebastian's eating now? J got over his refusal to eat as the teething pain receded (I also dosed him just before he ate, as well), but that doesn't appear to be the problem. Oh, and I meant to ask, when your mum comes, does she come to visit you and your brother, or is she mainly with you and the boys? You are so lucky to have such a short flight back and forth (and the funds to do it!). I do FaceTime with my mum a lot, and often she is with my sister and baby G, and I feel sad. Not that I resent any of them--they just all look so happy together (my sis has mellowed big time) that I wish J and I were there with them!
Oh, and I've always been meaning to ask--do the boys have any cousins?
What lovely shoes! I just guess at J's foot size because I buy them out of a bin at a second hand shop (and I've found some amazing shoes!). I think he's a 6, but I have no idea about those letters.
Re: early waking--we basically do the same as you. If it's
really early, like 5-something, then I go in and give him medication and rub his back until he falls asleep again. If it's somewhere in the 6-7 range, we typically make him wait either until he starts wailing, or we deem it a reasonable hour to get up (like 6:30). But I totally understand your dilemma. I think I've lain there, looking at the clock, wishing him to be quiet a million times by now. And I don't remember an 18 month sleep regression--
does anyone else?
Indigo--oh, I was so jealous when you wrote about N jumping up and down because of swimming! It sounds heavenly, especially an empty pool! Was it indoor, or outdoor? I
still haven't taken J! And I was a water rat growing up! I'm also glad your visit with your mum went well. I know what it's like to wait on edge for a parent to say or do something upsetting.
Did I get everyone? I think I'm caught up!
(sorry, Leeze's comment cracked me up QUOTE]
Dolly ended up in the trash (along w his bib & my sofa pillow) & the stroller ended up disrobed. He pulled off the fabric part on day 1! 
& 
everyone!
) I just thought that maybe the BF might have something to do with G's waking at night still? Though I realise of course that there are plenty of babies waking even if they don't want any milk.
) but even though Sebastian whined and cried all morning, he is in his cot now, doing downward dog and twittering. Dominic is asleep and I think maybe I need to sneak in and get Sebastian out so that he doesn't wake his brother. Hope you are all well xxx
