Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Yep Christmas makes it fly quicker doesn't it Hands? I got to hear Finlay's heartbeat just before Christmas and my 20 wk scan was a few weeks into the New Year - half way!! Has anyone had snow yet? We had some on weds. I rushed outside with our coats on over our jim jams to show Finlay. I'll post you some pics soon xx

 

[InHisHands]

Man Nic, i wish it was going by faster. Im super busy, but time seems to drag as far as hubby coming home. I miss him so much.

No snow here yet.... but there is a chance for it next week. I've been waiting because where we are going there isnt any snow... so this is gonn be dexter's only chance! haha

How is everyone's baby doing when it comes to sleep? Im still struggling with Dexter. Im still giving him just 1 feeding at night whether he wants more or not. And i have had to go to CIO... controlled crying method at nights. The lack of sleep all these months has finally made me crack... lol I find myself so short with him at night so i find controlled crying the best method so i dont end up yelling and etc at him.

He has 1 tooth coming in but the other bottom front one hasnt came in yet.. hmmm.. im waiting.

What is everyone buying their little one for Christmas? -- this includes you snow, because i just know you will be buying something after the gender scan!

We plan on buying Dex a walker, soft blocks, a bead maze, a musical learn and grow table, a popup toy, toy phone, and a Tunnel connected to a ball pit. We will give him the tunnel now to crawl through and the ballpit for his 1st Bday.

 

[NotNic]

Sorry to hear that sleep hasn't improved. We've had a bit of a breakthrough. Finlay has come close to sttn for a week now. Most nights I don't hear anything, but sometimes he needs resettling once or twice. I think the main thing is he is now going to bed with a fleece cover as well as us having the heating on. Since I accidentally left the heating on overnight, we noticed he slept through, so we've carried it on. Additionally we are now on lumps for food and starting carbohydrates and dairy. He is also getting really good at his walker. It really tires him out!

For Christmas my parents seemed to have gone to town on gifts for Finlay so we're not getting him too much ourselves. We have got him a Vtech activity toy for the bath, will be getting him a proper bath seat, some new towels, a couple of books and a few knick knacks for his bedroom. We might get a few more bits nearer to the day when the sales are better. We also might go to the pound shop and get him a remote. He adores remote controls !

Hope everyone had a fab weekend. I've had a lovely one. On Saturday I went with my youngest sister and mum to see the London Gay Men's Chorus' Christmas Show. We've been a few times and its lovely and festive. The choral sound is amazing on the serious numbers but they also do a couple of fun ones with clever, actions. It was a really lovely afternoon. Finlay stayed with my middle sister and her partner for the afternoon. They both looked wiped out and relieved when we came back -lol! By all accounts he was pretty well behaved. I think they hadn't realised how full on looking after a baby can be! Then today I came home and watched a bit of tv and did some of my Christmas wrapping. I'm hoping to crack most of my shopping on weds when OH is on daddy daycare duty. Would love to have it finished up this weekend. My Dad flies home on Saturday and it would be nice to see him rather than brave the shops!

 

[Srbjbex]

No snow here at all...I'm hoping we might get some though at some point. Just enought to make it Christmassy but not so much that it causes chaos. OH has a BMW which are famously ridiculously bad at driving in the snow so don't want it too bad!

We are not getting Elliot very much for Christmas as he is too small to really understand and think the rest of the family will go a bit nuts anyway. We have got him some story books, and I think we will also buy some new clothes for him.

 

[InHisHands]

Well dexter can sit up on his own unsupported now... and is drooling like a fountian.. i hope that means the 2nd tooth is coming in soon.

The last two nights... i have laid him down in his crib awake and he has gone to his without crying by himself ... WHOOHOOOOO!!!! He still gets up for his 1 feeding, but then i lay him back down awake and he goes back to sleep without crying!!!! It's only been 2 nights... but im so hopeful that i have been successful in my sleep training.

BTW we got our official orders so we are able to do more things now when it comes to the move. busy busy busy.

SNOW - 1 more week hun!!!!!!!!! Are you still thinking a boy? How is hubby handling all of the baby madness?

BEA - hope youa re havnig fun.

BEX - this christmas will be wonderul with Elliot, but i understand.. the next few Christmas' will be a lot more exciting as far as his reaction goes. I would love to see an updated photo of him.

LISETTE - How are things going momma?

NIC - What a wonderful idea about the remotes... Dex likes ours too. Finlay just seems to be so grown up now. Has he started scooting or making attempts at crawling yet? I dont think Dexter is going to scoot. He doesnt dig his feet into the carpet, but instead he gets up into the crawl position and then bottoms out... inching his way to a toy he wants. I think he's going to just get up one of these days and instead of bottoming out, he's just gonna take off.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - Still thinking boy! T-3 days! I saw remotes at Dollar Tree for $1. Thought of you ladies. Yea for scooting and 2nd toothie!!

Nic - Sounds like a great weekend for you guys! Busy bees! No snow here. Still in the 60's. We usually get 1-2 snowfalls a year here in NC. Much better than where I grew up in NY. We got over 100" a year and was always one of the top 5 cities in the US with the most snow every year. Brrrrrrrr!!

Bex - Sounds like some great gifts you got Elliot!!

I better see pics of all the babies on Xmas AM on here!! I posted my announcement on FB. All friends and family know now. It is nice having it out there. PG is going by so fast already. I have a pretty bad headache today - I notice I get them when I don't get enough sleep. I have been super emotional all weekend. I don't know if it's the stress of the holiday's or what. Been so busy with that kinda stuff lately. We started to clean out what will be the nursery this weekend. Still have a bit to go. Hoping to get hubby to paint the room after the Holidays. Also bought 2 packs of diapers and wipes. Thought it might be a good idea to start stocking up now - Buy a pack with each paycheck (2x a month) so then we will have a bunch when baby is born. Sooo excited to go to the gender scan. I am taking the rest of the day off work to go shopping for little girl or little boy stuff! So happy! Can't believe it is so close!!

xoxo

 

[NewbieLisette]

Snow what a lovely post I'm totally thrilled for u sweetie & once u know the gender & start shopping it becomes that much more real! I can't to hear...I'm voting girl so we have a perfect balance here

Hands how awesome that the sleep training is paying off! Phew! He's adorable ur lil man I'm just about to get into transitioning into her crib over the holidays while H is off work so he's not exhausted trying to work as well! So far we're doing naps in her crib & its not her fav but she's not fighting it as much...fingers crossed for the nights next! As is she does a stretch of 4-5hrs then a few more of 2 or 1 at a time so still tiring

Bea how's the vacay going? I can't wait to see a xmas photo as well

Bex how's sleep been for u sweetie? Feeding still going well? I know what u mean for xmas & LO's being too little but I'm spoiling her anyways! Lol H thinks I'm silly but its stuff she'd need anyways so I hope we can get her ripping up some paper & such in her xmas pyja's at least

Nic did Fin just love the snow? I wanna see new pics too!!! We're getting our second good fall today & since it was freezing rain overnight its just too dangerous to go out - YAY for a good excuse to stay in & cuddle up

I promise to get some new cute pics up her for u guys soon - lots of love

 

[NewbieLisette]

 

[InHisHands]

i love the pics lisette!!!!!!!!!!!!!! especiaaly number 3!!!!!!!!!!!!! ty for sharing. i cant get over how much she looks like daddy

 

[InHisHands]

Snow 1 more day! what time is your apppointment?!

i can't wait for the news!!!

 

[snowflakes120]

Great pics Lisette. LOVE her dimples in the 2nd pic. Hubby has craters for dimples - really hoping our baby gets that characteristic!!

Hands - Appt is 2pm EST. Soooo can't wait!! I will be there in exactly 24 hours!! Can't believe how fast things are going!! I feel so behind on things already. But I have plans to do alot of baby stuff over vacation. I am off work after the scan til Jan 2nd. So I am sure I will get lots of stuff done. My parents are coming down so I will drag them with me!!

 

[InHisHands]

If you want any baby advice or opinions when it comes to particular items, feel free to ask us. Between all of us, im sure we can give you some bit of info.

I know each baby and their personality is different....but I wish i would have actually hold off on some of the things i bought until he got here due to the fact that i bought them, but they are thing that were never needed or he doesnt like. Go figure.

 

[Srbjbex]

Snow....I will be checking in in 24 hours! Hope all goes well and brilliant that it is going quickly. Hehe I'm so excited for you!! have a brilliant time!

 

[NotNic]

Hiya everyone. So great to hear from you all. Christmas is so close. Are you all excited? Lisette - that is one beautiful baby you have. What a gorgeous smile!

As promised here's a little pic of Finlay with his first bit of snow. (Or only bit, as apart from a tiny, weeny shower we haven't had any more snow since!) Apologies I can't convince the photo to turn around!

Will be making sure we check in tomorrow to see if Finlay is going to have a girl birthday buddy like his mummy, or a boy one! It's so very, very exciting!! My gut feeing says girl, but then I am pretty bad at guessing so I wouldn't bet your life savings on me being right! xx

 

[NewbieLisette]

Snow I'm ssssoooo excited for ur update girlie YAY for a great day - pls update as soon as ur done xxx

 

[Srbjbex]

We're waiting snow.... Hehe, excited!!

 

[InHisHands]

come on snow!!!! Been checking back all afternoon!

 

[InHisHands]

While we are waiting.... we had our first snow....

 

[NewbieLisette]

Snow ur killing us girl!!!!

Hands how adorable is he :O Super cutie pie! Wish Melina was old enough to plop her in there & get some pics....hmmm maybe if I buncle her up real good & convince H to come take our pics...we're getting 20-25cm overnight!

 

[NotNic]

Fabulous pics Hands! Snow are you busy shopping??