Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Hands, I reckon at least half of the nappies I change Finlay is standing up for! Today when i went to the bathroom he sat on the potty unprompted. He was fully clothed but it was the first time apart from the day I bought the potty he's done that. I also think he's figuring out what to do. Yesterday he was following me around trying to wipe my bottom with a tissue. So cheeky!

He also has two new words - light and sky. Sky is also used for ceiling though. He still almost never says Daddy though

 

[InHisHands]

Dexter tinkled in the potty for the first time last night.... it startled him though and he ran to the bathtub and once he got into the water he let out a long stream hahaha

So cute.

Also, we carved the jackolatern yesterday and I made muddy buddies which he LOVED. It feels great doing traditions with him and seeing his reactions.

 

[NotNic]

What are muddy buddies Hands?

So we got F weighed and measured since his sensory class got cancelled. He weighs 26lb 8oz and is 79cm which is just over 31inches. However on the growth charts his height has slowed right down. He's now below the 50th percentile when he was following the 75th line 6mths to a yr. I'm hopeful he starts growing soon. My sisters and I didn't grow properly until after we turned 3, and I'm really hoping he doesn't follow suit.

 

[InHisHands]

Awww I'm sure Finlay's growth spurt is just around the corner Nic... don't you worry.

Muddy Buddies is Chex cereal covered in a mixture of peanut butter, chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract.....and then placed in a bag of powder sugar and shake properly.... covering it all in a layer of powder sugar.

My momma used to make it for my brother and I around this time of year. BTW -- my brother and his wife have been TTC for 14 months now. Poor Bloke. The wife broke down and got a puppy to help tie her over.

 

[NotNic]

Poor them. I hope their puppy distracts them from the stress of TTC and it happens for them.

Yep I'm hoping his big tummy and big feet are just the lead up to a spurt.

On potty news we made a huge step forward today. Just before bath he showed he needed to pee so I took his nappy off and asked him if he wanted to sit on his potty. He toddled over, sat down and did a proper wee! I was so shocked and chuffed. He didnt need me to try to keep him on. He just did it, stood up when he was done and toddled off! With a bit of luck we can keep building on this. We need to work on him learning to pull his trousers down though. That could take some practice!

I've just had to google Chex. We call them mini shreddies here! I've never seen a recipe using them before. I'll have to give it a try. I love cornflake cakes and its been a long time since I've eaten a Rice Krispie cake too! X

 

[InHisHands]

Chex Muddy Buddies Recipe

Ingredients:

9 cups of Chex (you can use other cereal though like cheerios and mini shreddies)

1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter

1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 cups of powdered sugar

Gallon ziplock (sealable) bag(s)

Directions:

1. Put cereal into large bowl and set aside.

2. Combine chocolate pieces, peanut butter, and butter in a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Then put the bowl back into the microwave for 30 more seconds. (1min 30 seconds total.)

3. Add vanilla extract to chocolate mixture and stir.

4. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces of cereal are evenly coated.

5. Put powder sugar into gallon ziplock bag(s) and pour the cereal mixture into the bag with the powdered sugar. Seal the bag securely, then shake the bag until all pieces are well coated.

6. Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in a reseal able bag or airtight container.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hi ladies!

Nic, Elliot is a shortie too. He has really short legs, he's only just starting to fit in 9-12m trousers but only if i turn them up, but vests he's been in 12-18m for a while.

Hands , recipe sounds great! Will need to give it a try!

Gosh, potty training talk already ....where did the little babies go hey!

When do you expect to ov Nic? I think I will be first weekend in November, which times very nicely with my 30th birthday

 

[NotNic]

Hiya. I think it will be next Tuesday / Wednesday. Last time of trying it was always at CD14, but I think it was a day earlier last month. Though that was a short cycle. I'm amazed by people who conceive first cycle after BCP. My first cycles are way too short for me to get lucky.

 

[InHisHands]

Bex, Nic... when you do get pregnant, do you think you'll find out the gender this time?

 

[Srbjbex]

Yep definitely. I'd love another boy, so would want to find out. I don't know if I would have any feelings of gender disappointment if it was a girl, I hope I wouldn't, but if I did I would want to not have that feeling at the birth!

 

[InHisHands]

I know the feeling. if we were ever to have an oops baby I would want to have another boy

 

[NotNic]

Probably not. I liked the surprise element last time. I think I would find out if we had twins though as that would need some planning!

 

[InHisHands]

Took Dex to a weekend clinic today... he had another bad reaction to his vaccines... *sighs*

I want him to be safe from these diseases, but I hate that he breaks out into a full body itchy rash after these things. It's okay, just one more shot and he's done till he's 4. yay!

Nic - I couldn't wait that long to find out... it would drive me nuts.

 

[NotNic]

Lol! Apart from the 2 weeks after my second scan, I was quite happy not knowing. Though I was the weird child who would ask Santa for 'a surprise' To be honest, my biggest concern isn't if its a boy or girl but how many babies I was / am having. DH is a twin and we have twins at every level on my side of the family, but... there are none yet at Finlay's level. Eek!

 

[Srbjbex]

I would live twins! I have twin brother and sister so it's in the family!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hope Dex is feeling better from the vaccines.

I wanted twins too 1st. Now I can't imagine having twins. My mom is a twin and my dad has twin sisters!

Kellan turned 5 months and we got the band painted. It's awesome. I love it. The artist did an awesome job!!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - They sure did! Wonderful!

 

[NotNic]

Ah that is sooo cute Snow! Look at his little face!

Hands, hope Dex's reaction has faded now.

I can't believe how many 'twinnies' we have as relatives. We really are alike and I wouldn't be surprised if this thread brings a set or two. Just not me please!

 

[snowflakes120]

I have no clue why Kellan is sideways!! Sorry!!

I have a question. So Kellan is a tall skinny boy. We went back to the Dr. on Friday for a followup on his ear infection. It's all good. Anyways, I expressed concern about how he hasn't gain much weight (He only weights 13.2lbs) and is in the super low %tile. Only 3%. He eats a great amount -31oz a day. I know I am small and hubby was always skinny so I know it's partly genetic but it bothers me. Anyways, the Dr. is having us add 2 tea of Formula (Similac Advanced) with each bottle to add more calories to my BM to "beef him up". We started it right away on Friday, since then he has been pooping a TON. Like 5+ times a day. Now his poor little bum is slight red. How long do I give the formula before deciding the brand isn't a right fit for him and switch to another brand? I am worried that because he's pooping so much he's not even getting the extra calories and is going to lose even more weight...

 

[NotNic]

I think about a week for their system to adjust - but if your mummy gut feeling says its wrong then stop. You know best! X