light hearted ttc

[magicwhisper]

My oh wants another one well trying anyway within a yeah. No was the answer

Ive always said i want onw out of nappies before i have another

 

[hello_kitty]

I wouldnt mind taking a break but time wise I just cant afford to take a break from having children because I have plans to finish school before I turn 30...that would mean having all my kids by 28 and then going back to finish school. I just dont want to finish school and go back to having more children, rather get done here and now and then just work when I graduate.

I want to have a one year break so that the baby would know how to walk properly by the time I get pregnant. My dh wants to try right away but I dont think I can. I'll just see what happens when this baby arrive. Hopefully I will get an easy lad like Zachary.

I've heard horror stories about toddlers and I think I have the better end of the deal. Zachary doesnt get into much trouble and usually takes no for an answer most of the time. He is happy just following us around and picking up toys along the way. Doesnt give me tandrums either...well at least for now.

 

[ricschick]

being pregnant and having a toddler is hard work lol all mine are 2 years and under apart with this baby its the biggest age gap! Jamie will be 4 once she is born. and it is easier them being older but I wouldn't change it as a close age gap between them means they all enjoy the same things and play together.
I cant believe I still have 16weeks to go!! feels like a long time and im already big and getting uncomfy!!

 

[hello_kitty]

I bought him a 8 panel play yard ever since he was around 6 months. I put his favorite toys in there. It has helped a lot and that means I don't have to run after him. Doesn't mean I put him in there all the time but when I need to get something done such as cooking or cleaning I put him in there if I can't keep an eye on him.

I can also shower whenever I want and don't have to wait for dh to get home.

 

[AC1987]

Cassidy would destroy something like that or climb over it. She is soooo strong and sooooo busy... she has ALOT of energy. Probably after my mom leaves I'll hafta seperate them if I ever need to do something in another room like make dinner.

 

[hello_kitty]

He hasn't tried climbing out yet also hasn't attempted climbing out of his crib. Hopefully he doesn't try to find a way out.

 

[josephine3]

I dont have anything like that but do have a baby gate on georgias room and she plays in there while i shower. Shes relatively safe and i can still hear what shes up to. Im thinking i will have to separate her from the newborn even to just go pee cos what if she chucked a toy at him in his crib or something..

Im a bit worried i feel like i wont make it to full term with this baby, or at least not the 40 weeks anyway. Im feeling some strong braxton hicks tonight and feel quite poorly and worn out.

 

[hello_kitty]

I don't think I'll let zachary near the baby either. Bad images come to mind with the two of them alone even for a second.

I am also stressed out about making it to full term also since I gave birth to zachary at 32 weeks last time. Have you seen your doctor about this? Given my history my doc is going to start checking my cervix for signs of dilation starting my next app.

 

[AC1987]

Yeeaahhh toddlers and newborns aren't good left alone, even if Cassidy wants to be nice and share her toys... she doesn't understand that Rose is quite young and fragile.
I also worry about her trying to feed her stuff so I always hafta watch.


I'm sooooo tired.. even with help from my mom I just feel so exhausted right now...

 

[hello_kitty]

Ashley you're scaring me right now because I'm gonna be on my own once this one is here my husband can only take 2 weeks off max.

I forgot to ask an important question. Ashley and Josephine i remember you giving birth last time in the summer how did you dress baby upon leaving the hospital? I'm assuming it's hot everywhere in august so just wanted to get an idea. My mom said I should bundle him up but I just wondering if that's too warm. What about when you're inside the house or taking baby out for like a doctor's visit or some thing?

 

[ricschick]

I no how you guys feel about leaving the baby alone with a toddler but you will be fine and you will come up with an idea, like putting baby in his/her boucer and taking the elder child into the kitchen with you or strapping them in their high chair while you cook, you get around these things and the toddlers will soon learn to be careful. luckily this time I no il be able to pop in the shower or go and cook dinner happily in the knowledge that the others will be watching her for me, I no none of them will try to pick her up without asking or anything so they will be more of a help.
kitty 3 of my childen were summer babies to bring them home from the hospital I think I just put them in a vest and babygrow but if its a hot day then I would just put them in a vest or a short sleeved/legged onesie and took a light blanket with me. babies don't sweat so keeping them cool is important, layers are always best then you can just take things off or on.and don't forget your baby sunscreen too. I love summer babies its so much easier not having to wrap them up in coats and blankets everywhere you go.

 

[AC1987]

I would say it depends on how hot it is outside and whether there is A/C running or not. My babies got really cold when they're young, well Cassidy not so much now. But it mighta been because of how little they weighed.
So if it was outside and it was pretty hot then just a onesie and I'd sit in the shade so the sun wasn't beating down..
If I was inside and the a/c was running then a light sleeper and a light blanket if I felt they were cold.

 

[AC1987]

How is everyone? Getting really uncomfy I imagine

I did some planting in the garden lately... hoping that my summer planting will do better than my winter stuff did

 

[magicwhisper]

Started to sort things out to make room for all the flat pack furniture we bought. I say all were i meamn a chest of drawers, big toy box, storage unit

I also got a letter from thw health visitor. Mun said they are very noisy so it seems i have until the 22nd to get the house sorted forella

 

[hello_kitty]

I'm doing great still feeling comfortable most of the time.

We've been having nice weather here for over a week. I've been taking zachary out when my dh goes to work but I just hate it when it's his day off like today. I swear he is addicted to video games and will spend every waking minute playing soccer. Zachary and I already got up and wanted to go out and he started acting grumpy saying he's tired and to let him sleep in some more. Well he wouldn't be so so tired if he didn't stay up til who k ow what time playing video games. I said it's sunny and he was like who csres. Such a jerk.

Anyway I'm taking my baby out and he can stay home.

 

[josephine3]

Aww that sucks lily. My oh is the opposite recently he always wants to do stuff and im worn out! Im really uncomfy now! And grumpy! We went to the zoo today and my legs reaaaly ache,

btw here at night its still not overly hot in august i think i had georgia still in a vest, sleepsuit and light blanket. The next summer was hotter tho. Its quite warm already this year so will have to see how we go.

 

[hello_kitty]

Thanks Josephine I'm just gonna dress him accordingly once he's here.

So I was grumpy and was about to take zachary out by myself when my dh told me to get dress and we're going out together. Went to get sushi and took zachary for a haircut. He looks super adorable now. Tomorrow is another nice day and we will be going to the chinese garden for pics.

 

[AC1987]

My DH doesn't want to go anywhere before 10am and anywhere after 6pm. Which kinda sucks at times!!

We all went out for an early dinner tonight, wasn't as bad as it could have been but still kinda hard.

 

[ricschick]

I'm not too uncomfy yet but getting there can't move as quickly anymore lol and tend to bump my bump as I don't realise how close iam too things.
Kitty that must drive you mad with the video games thankfully my dh doesn't play any but I'm glad you went out together in the end. X

 

[hello_kitty]

I only get uncomfy when I walk for after awhile. It just feels like something is pressing down on my uterus and makes it feel heavy. What I realize is this baby loves to lay on my right side level with my belly button and kicks away and he kicks much more than Zachary did. Zachary didnt kick until late in the night, this one kicks whenever he feels like it.

I dont mind him playing video games but I just hate how he is addicted at times and he better not teach our kids to play video games like him otherwise I will smack him.

Its so hard going anywhere with a toddler now due to nap time. He gets super cranky when its close to nap time. We didnt get to go to the chinese garden after all and went straight home after finishing our meals since he started acting up.

Does any one have any tricks to dining out with toddlers and how to get them to behave? This one likes to cry and scream if he gets bored or ready to eat.