Mid-August Testers

[Srbjbex]

We didn't do Halloween this year as it was my work's annual ball! So Elliot went to sleep at my Mum's house for the first time and Neil and I booked into a hotel next to the venue. It was amazing! We've had night's out before but this is the first time Elliot has slept away and we have stayed in a hotel! Everyone involved had a great time so we definitely need to organise doing it again!

Hands - great to hear about the house, bet that's a weight off your mind.

Snow - love the picture of your babies all together, such a cute little family you have there. You must be very proud. Are you surviving being on your own with them both? I'm sure you are doing just great!

Nic - how are you finding life with 2? Assume you are home and settled now?

AFM I have my Day 21 bloods yesterday, and OH has his SA on Friday! Amazed how quick his appt came through. Then it will be my turn again for more bloods next week when AF arrives. Will let you know when we get results.

 

[InHisHands]

Sounds like a plan Bex. I'm eager to find out what the results say... though I'm sure not as eager as you guys are.

 

[InHisHands]

Question for you ladies: How are your kids doing when it comes to color, shapes, numbers, and abc's?


Dexter really doesn't get any of those things And he won't sit down and let me show him either. Every time I interrupt his play and say something like "Lets count the cars" or that is a nice BLUE car... he gets up and runs away.

His friends know how to count to 10, know their colors, and some of their letters... and my son knows nothing. I feel like I'm failing him somehow.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hey hands. Try not to panic, everyone does different things at different times. Dex has always been ahead on physical milestones and im sure theres plenty of things that seem 'normal' to you that you dont even think about but would be really advanced compared to peers.

Elliot has always been very into colours and knows about 10 colours. He can count to 10, and confidently recognises numbers and shapes. He doesn't really know any letters though except E for Elliot and M for Mummy.

Elliot's big skill that impresses me is jigsaws. He's brilliant at them (can do some 24 piece ones) . But on the other hand he doesnt do some things as well as peers...like eating with cutlery, hes not in a big boy bed just yet, we are no where near being ready for potty training etc

I would guess as well that dex might know more than he's letting on....sounds like he's just less interested in 'learning and practicing' but could have picked up colours and does know them and one day will just come out with something that surprises you!

 

[InHisHands]

thanks... I appreciate it. He just seems so behind all of his friends. Im getting worried.

 

[NotNic]

Hey everyone. Sorry for not coming on here sooner. Its been a hectic few weeks. The day after Sebastian was born OH's grandad passed away so the last few days have been tied up doing family things. We are doing fine. F LOVES Sebbie! He's such a great brother. S is doing fine. His sleep has been great but his weight as a result gas dropped. On Friday he was back up at his birth weight and hopefully on weds if he has a good weigh in we will be signed off with the mw.

Hands - I have similar concerns with F. He is amazing with colours (they are his thing) and can count up yo 14 but always misses out 6. He can sing the alphabet song but knows no letters, doesn't recognise numbers and apart from a star he doesn't know his shapes. He is pretty advanced with empathy and social skills. Like Elliot he's good with puzzles and he is good with imagination. His speech isn't any clearer though and a lot of what he's good at isn't anything he's learnt recently.I've spoken to nursery and they are going to work with him as I want him to keep going rather than stalling with his learning.

 

[NotNic]

Sebastian aged 2 weeks!

 

[InHisHands]

Adorable Nic! I'm so glad that Finlay has taken so well to Sebbie.

 

[Srbjbex]

So folks, results are in...

Good news is that all my various hormone levels have come back normal. Bad news is that OH's SA came back with both low concentration and a high amount of abnormal sperm. I haven't got the actual numbers as at the moment as it's just a conversation that OH had with the doctor over the phone.

Strange how to feel about this, on one had its bad that something is 'wrong' but on the other hand its good to know that there is a reason and can start to think about next steps....

GP has referred us fertility specialists at the hospital so we will get an appointment with them in the next 3-4 week.

I don't know what emotion I am.

 

[NotNic]

Bex big hugs to you. I can see how you are struggling to process things as its great you have a sort of explanation, and its something that only affects one of you. So many people find out there is more than one problem. Also sperm issues can easily be a result of environmental or diet issues, so can be temporary and easy to fix. Equally though I know it must be upsetting to hear there is a problem. Xx

 

[InHisHands]

Bex ... I know it is hard news to take, but it's better than not knowing. Hopefully the fertility specialist will be painless and easy... and will give you peace.

 

[InHisHands]

Dex and me at a parade.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands I know I've said it before but dexter really is the spitting image of you! And he looks so tall!!!!

 

[InHisHands]

aww thanks bex. He's about 36 inches (91cm) now. They say its average *shrugs*

 

[InHisHands]

Well... we called housing today. We are number 22 on the wait list. Basically a third of the current residents would have to move out by the time we get there or most people would have to remove themselves from the wait list in order to get a house....

... looks like I will have to start looking for off post housing. Joy. We will have only a week to find a house and get moved in.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hi ladies! I FINALLY have a free moment to write. I think of y'all all the time! I read but it's hard to write on my phone and Kellan likes to pound on the laptop if I take it out. Things have just been so crazy hectic.

Hands - So sorry you have to find off base housing. Once your number is up will you have to move again? Love the pic. And Dex sure is your mini you! We are just working on Kellan talking - we are wayyy behind in all the other things you asked about!

Bex - I'm bummed about your news. Hugs. I hear that alot of times the boy issues can be an easier fix than girls. I think if I remember Vit E and or C and Selenium were supposed to help. Keep us updated.

Nic - Great news that Finlay loves to be BIG bro! Sebastian is so cute in his 2 week pic. How are handling the 2?

AFM, Kennedy is doing OK. She is 6 weeks old today. We got the OK at the 1 month appt to let her sleep as long as she wants at night - no more having to wake her up every 3 hours but she still wakes me up anywhere between 3-5 hours. She weighed in at 8lbs so she gained over 2lbs in 1 month. Her height is still small/short though. Oh well. BF is going well. She still eats good. Feeds about every 2-2.5 hours during the day. Reflux going ok. She throws up entire feeds which is super hard to watch. I worry non-stop about it and her weight gain. Still have more to write but she's hungry again so I got to run. Hope to check in soon. xoxo Miss you girls. Hope that we get a routine down soon!!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - don't worry. Dex always threw up everything an he never had an issue with weight. Funny how that happens.

As far as moving go. We don't have to move again and we don't want to have to go that route. We just want to find a place and settle in.

 

[InHisHands]

been quite here....

How is everyone doing?

We are doing well. All 4 of Dexter's 2 year old molars are pushing through right now. Hopefully they will be all the way in before the move.

 

[NotNic]

Hi all. Sorry I have been reading and I've wanted to post, but with barely a free hand right now its hard posting much more than a few lines.

So Sebastian is 4 weeks already! His initial slow weight gain is no longer a problem. Last weigh in on Tuesday he was 8lb 4oz! Initially because he was so slight he was wearing early baby clothes. He had now grown out of them and he is on to the tiny baby clothes. Officially he weighs more than the guide weight, but he is still far to small for newborn clothes. He is also still wearing micro nappies as size 1's swamp him. I would imagine he looks huge to you though Snow!

So far we are doing okay but I really would like to stop breast feeding soon. While I don't have the problems I did with Finlay, the lack of routine makes it hard juggling two. I also have way too much milk. I had engorgement problems for 2 weeks. My chest was solid and huge but even now at 4wks they aren't very soft after a feed. They feel bruised, the milk coming in stings and as they are big S has taken to clamping down when he sucks, which really hurts. When I express I realise how much I can get. The other day I expressed 2ozs in 4mins. No wonder he rarely feeds longer than 20mims. He's all puffed out!

How's everyone else doing?

 

[InHisHands]

awww Nic.. I totally understand the expressing and clamping issue! I'm in your corner on this one. Express and freeze if you have to!

8lbs and 4oz.. wow... dex was 8lbs 7oz when born... I must of had a monster compared to your little ones.... jeepers!

I'm glad you checked in. Been missing you, though I don't think I would have a singe minute to read let alone post if I was in your shoes.

How is Sebbie sleeping?