[*JenJen*]

Mama's, update us on your babies! Some of you haven't updated us in so long!

Preggo's, update us on the bellies! How are you feeling, whats going on, etc!

TTCers, what's going on with you? are you in the 2ww? Moving on to the RE? NTNP?

WTTCers, how are you doing? How long until you TTC? Are you hoping for an oopsie in the meantime?

[Resi]

Everyone should include a picture of their baby/toddler/preschooler too!!

[CandaceDianne]

Well I cant upload pics on my work computer since I cant access photobucket....but you can find me on fb: candacedianne@hotmail.com

Everything is going well....Lilyan is almost 10 weeks old Saturday! It's so bittersweet to watch them grow up. She isn't my little newborn anymore.....
She loves to watch cartoons, especially Dinosaur Train. She holds her head up so well and has good control. Sleeping is still going interestingly, some nights are great, some nights....not so much. She slept 7 hours straight Thursday and Saturday night and even 9 hours straight Friday night after her 2 month shots. She loves to smile and giggle, oh and loves to talk-loud! Everyone says how much she looks like my DH but I honestly don't see either one of us in her. Sometimes I think they handed us the wrong kid haha. We are getting a routine down, but its not perfect...or should I say she doesn't always follow it perfectly, such as sleeping. She isn't a big napper during the day either. She likes to be in the baby carrier and enjoys when we sing and talk to her. When we get frustrated with her at night, when she refuses to sleep, that's when she will look up at you and just smile from ear-to-ear, its sweet (plus, I feel like crap after she does that because of how frustrated I felt before ).
We are just so over the moon in love with her and have been so blessed.

[Mars]

We're in Jamaica right not but I don't have the cable to upload pics. Amara is 18.5 months old and she's going to pre-school in September. She's doing well and still very chatty.

At a mini amusement park called "Putt n Play" in Jamaica.

[Resi]

Oliver is coming up on 23 months! I started planning his 2nd birthday. It's going to be an airplane theme in red, yellow, blue, and green. I ordered a shirt and a few decorations.

Oliver is about 25 lbs and 32" tall. I'm not for sure on the height. He talks in 3-6 word sentences and can easily let me know what he wants. He is a big mamas boy but that isn't a surprise. He isn't very shy with people he doesn't know or doesn't see often enough. He is scared of a ton of things lately. Mostly stuffed animals or any toy with a face and certain animal books. I have to hide a lot of things so he doesn't worry about them. When he is scared he covers his mouth and says "no, no". He loves going outside to play with bubbles, water the planets, or spray the hose. His obession in the vaccum cleaner and my blow dryer. Every day is begs and whines to "play" with them. It drives me nuts! He can count from 1-14 but skips numbers at times, knows a lot of his colors, animals and animal sounds. His eating and pooping has gotten much better too!




We are ttc or kind of ntnp. I'm not charting or anything. April didn't happen so maybe May or June. Other wise we will wait until the new year to try. We are not in a big hurry but at the same time I'm excited to get pregnant again.

[SandKmommy]

My kids are doing well.
Seamus turned 4 a couple weeks ago. We had their Well Child visit on the 19th of July(combined the 2 of them). Seamus is 47lbs (has been since January) which is the 95% and is 42" which is the 85% so his weight to height is pretty even. He goes to speech twice a week, PSR twice a week, and his consoling has recently gone from every week to every other week. We are waiting on a call back from the OT at the same place he has speech (shes on vacation) to get his eval for sensory issues. We're also in works to get him into Headstart for preschool now that he's old enough for it.

Kieran is still my tiny little baby. The pedi wasn't too thrilled that she dropped on the growth curve again. She was 18lbs 9oz at her 12mo appt, but only 19lbs 8oz at her 15mo appt(even though she was 15.5mo) which is the 7% (though the pedi said 5%, don't know why the nurse and pedi said different but they always do), and she was 30" for height which was the 25%(20% according to pedi), so she's staying on her growth curve for height. The pedi isn't sure why she still isn't gaining weight, but since she's growing on her own growth curve for height we know she's still growing. She babbles all day long, can say a good amount of words; mama, dada, da(seamus), dagh(dog), wha dat(whats that), bye, hi, babee, Ut oh, woah, yah, eye, nose and caa(car). She also knows some body parts now and can point to them when you ask; nose, eye, ears, hair, tongue, mouth, feet, toes, hands, belly button, tummy, boobies and teeth on other people.
She's a little goof ball, she'll spin in circles saying "woah" and do it for a minute then stop and laugh her butt off and then do it again.
We're still having sleep issues but I dont think that will be solved till we can move and she can have her own room and not be in ours any more.

[**Jenn**]

We're doing well over here.

Liam starts preschool in September and he cannot wait! It's afternoons 3 days a week which I think will be the perfect transition to kindergarten next year. He's such a smart little guy and loves to be with other kids so I think he's going to have a really great time. We FINALLY got him to wipe his butt himself--he does not typically like messy things or trying new things but we're going on a good month of him doing it himself, thank GOD! His favorite things these days are making train track that spans the entire room and drawing. He loves drawing stick figures of himself and our family.

Lochlann will be turning 3 on the 21st so 9 more days! I can't believe my little munchkin is getting to be so big! He still wears size 24 months and 2T, some of which are too big even but he's getting there. He loves playing (and teasing) his big brother too. We're working on getting him to listen better and he's getting there slowly, but getting there. He's such a smart little guy and can trace his name and always tells me these obscure things I never in a million years thought he would know. Like yesterday at breakfast he was eating his toast in a particular way and when he was done taking a bunch of tiny bites held it up and said "Look Mom, its a crescent!" He's a huge snuggler too and loves to play with his baby doll--it's his favorite toy!

Lila will be 5 months old on Tuesday, I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. She is such a social little girl and just lights up whenever anyone smiles or talks to her. She smiles and laughs with her whole body, it's the cutest thing ever. I love her laugh, we joke that she laughs like a chain smoking old lady--its a gruff "heh, heh, heh" unless you really get her going and then she sounds like a normal baby. LOL She puts her arms out to be picked up which I just love and she rarely fusses. She's a very easy and happy baby. She loves people and playing with her toys, especially her exersaucer. She can sit unassisted (not for a long time yet) and can scoot herself around. She's also very vocal and loves to be sung to and sometimes sings back! She's still exclusively breastfed and we still cosleep full time but we're setting up the crib in our room this weekend. I'm in the process of packing away all her 3-6 months clothes because she's my chunky monkey and moving up into 6-9!

So all in all we're all doing well. WTTC for I don't know how long, probably a couple years.

Heres a video of the boys playing at the reservoir (Lila was being worn thats why she's not in any of it)


And some pics

[Frozendesire]

The boys are doing well. Curtis is growing up SO much. He's getting very mature. He listens pretty well but I've been so moody and short tempered I think he's most likely doing better then I give him credit for.... I need to work on that. He's SO excited about the new baby. He asks if baby is coming yet and loves feeling baby move. He still says baby is a girl... I've tried talking to him about the possibility of a baby brother but he just doesn't want to believe it haha. I hope he adjusts well to another sibling.. and possibly a baby brother not sister! haha. WE are STILL having #2 issues regarding potty learning... so hopefully SOMETHING changes soon...

Dustin is growing SO big. He's super smart and loves loves loves to make everyone laugh and smile. He's a huge preformer. Loves attention. He still isn't talking much. But he's definately able to get his oppinion across in other ways. He too loves feeling baby move and loves touching my tummy. He's super cuddly. We recently moved the boys into the same room to make the other room a nursery. He hasn't been sleeping well in there at all so hopefully things get better very soon.

Baby is coming along well. I've been gaining too much weight so I'm supposed to be watching that. Trying to! I have almost everything I need for baby. I have another order of diapers on the way, and just need socks, a hamper, and some more hangers. The nursery is all set up. It's not decorated... I'm doing that after we know what gender baby is. Today I'm doing maternity/family pictures I can't wait but I'm nervous too haha.

I put up some recent pics earlier. I'll do a new post when I get the pics back from today.

[♥Ashley♥]

Originally Posted by *JenJen*

TTCers, what's going on with you? are you in the 2ww? Moving on to the RE? NTNP?

CD2 of yet another cycle. Im doing Clomid 100mg CD5-9 again this month and hopefully we can get an IUI in there. Last month the timing was all off and I O'd before getting a +OPK (I've always had issues with OPK's and they didnt listen to me!!) so this month we are going to do the trigger shot so that we can time it well. I go in for my mid cycle ultrasound on Monday 8/23 (CD13) and were hoping to trigger that day and do the IUI the next morning.

[IamMom]

I'll update. H is 4 1/2 and in a few short weeks is going to start pre-K at his new school (the school he'll do all elementary at)! He thinks he's something cause he has a school supply list and everything. So I've been going crazy getting back to school clothes for the kids adn all that even though Nora isn't going anywhere just staying in the toddler room. Nora loves schoiol too....she' only fussed a couple times when I've left her. Both of the kids are so independent and so easygoing with other people - no shyness out of either of my kids by far. Nora isn't walking on her own but she'll take some steps if I'm not watching/..helping...but if I'm helping she goes way to fast adn flings herself at me. I think the push toys she has around at school and home are helping her. I think she says something separate meaning Harrison - it scome out lie "brugh" for brother. She does says mommy, daddy, papa, and ball. and brugh. the kids love playing togerther and harrison is good aobtu sharign his toys but protecting her from the toys that could hurt her. They both just took swim lessons at the pool and both made progress. Other than that we've been having fun at the lake house, blockparties, birthday parties and what not! We're about to hear to a lodge in the mountains with Brayden for a real family vacation. That is going to be a blast!

[Bre*n*Will=Reid]

Reid is going to be 2 on Sept 6th We just moved from Northern California to Southern California....the only person we know here is Amy! hehe. We moved Reid from his crip to a toddler bed 2 weeks ago and he has transitioned well. He is more grown up every day! He now insists on climbing in his carseat each time we get in the car (instead of me lifting him in). He eats most meals just sitting at the table...not in a highchair. He just got 2 more teeth. We're trying to start potty training, but I don't think he's quite ready yet, so no rush. He repeats almost everything we say now and is speaking in little sentences

We are still planning on TTC #2 in a couple of months, although it freaks me out that we're only in a 2 bedroom condo now! Ah well, we will figure it out and could always move to a bigger place.

[**jessie**]

Jaxon is 10 months old now. Not sure on height and weight stats. He has so much blonde hair and giant blue eyes... he definitely didn't get his cuteness from me! He babbles all the time. He says mamamama and dadadada, but I don't think he knows what they mean. Either that or our cat is mama!

I started working 3 days per week about a month ago. My MIL watches him. At first it was difficult and he had a lot of separation anxiety, but after the first week he loves it. The in-laws have a farm so he LOVES cooing (and screaming) at all the animals.

He smiles ALL THE TIME. So cute. He has his 2 bottom teeth. Doesn't crawl at all, but he does pull up on everything and spends most of his day standing. He walks shockingly quick if I hold onto his hands.

We weaned from BM 2 weeks ago, so we made it to 9.5 months breastfeeding! He has had no problem adjusting. OK< I wrote a novel! Will post some pics soon

We will be NTNP sometime this autumn or early winter.

[~*sierra*~]

i'm like 12-13 weeks pregnant...started spotting again today, needless to say not to thrilled about that, though my midwife says its probably nothing to worry about.
i havent gained any weight but my tummy is getting a tad rounder, not by a whole lot though.

[~*Bethy*~]

Ian will be 5 next month. Were doing a either a spongebob or toy story theme. might be veggie tales...well see Hes 41lbs. All my kids are lean, so the pedi isnt too worried. Hes got such an imagination! Im starting him in pre K (at home) for this school year. he knows almost all his letters and can write out his own name. colors, shapes are easy peasy. He can count to about 30. numbers are still kinda hard to write out but were working on it LOL I was going to put him in soccer this year, but for the soccer club you have to be in kindergarten to play, and he isnt in kindergarten till next school year. So he will play next year. Hes super excited!

Morgan will be 4 in November. She is my little mommy. Does everything I need her to do. If I need something thrown in the washer, she will do it for me. LOVES to fold my towels and washcloths for me. You can imagine how cool she thinks the cloth diapers are! "MOMMY THEYRE DONE!!" instantly starts folding the prefolds for me Loves to sing and makes up new songs. Ill have to get her on video. Im having a hard time with her pronouncing words correctly. S, F and T's are not in her vocab. everything pretty much starts with c, g or n. I think her R's sound like W's, but thats easy to correct. Not sure what Im going to do with her on this...not even sure if speech therapy is covered under insurance?? Something I havent looked into yet...hoping she will correct herself...

Bella...wow were do I start!? Shes freaking 12 1/2 lbs!! Talk about a buddah baby! Heather, I think Nolan has a mini me!! Her NB prefolds are getting a lil tight LOL Shes fully cloth diapered, and fully formula fed. and were ok with this She found her friends who hang from the swing's mobile. She loves sucking on her hands, or your arm, or well anything. If you talk to her, she will smile at you, and talk herself Sometimes I get can her to stop crying by simply cooing at her, and seeing if she will respond. LOVES sitting next to her siblings. She has also found the TV...very amusing! I will be getting her a Sophie the giraffe, as soon as she can hold onto things. Cant wait!! Almost sleeping through the night. With the exception of a 3am or 5am feeding. Down at 11 and up at around 5. this is awesome for my mood LOL

ETA: Shes my only baby that will sit through the entire bath and not scream! She LOVES the bath!!

[Mod-LadyCoconut]

I loveee all of these updates!


Bug is a few days shy of 7 months. Seven months?! Where did the time go? To think of her being closer to a year old makes me so sad... my little lump is all grown up! She is so active and all over the place. She's crawling, sitting, crawling into and on top of things, and pulling up to standing. She'll cruise between the couch and coffee table and I just want her to SLOW DOWN! We don't have stairs in our house but I took her to my mom's yesterday and she climbed up several of those. She isn't making any 'mama' or 'dada' or 'baba' type sounds or anything yet... but I assume that's b/c she's so focused on all the physical stuff. We've been working on things like clapping, blowing kisses, waving, etc. and today she started waving back. Its so cute.

We skipped cereals and purees and started off letting her feed herself. She's done really well and has had a lot of different things now. So with all the solids, her poop is getting more peanut-buttery textured and that kind of sucks. When you asked for an update you wanted to know all about her poop, right? K good. Speakin' of ... we were doing SO GOOD with her going potty in the toilet! We went a little over two weeks with her doing all of her poops in the toilet (1 or 2 a day) and catching most of her pees! But with Granny moving in, and taking over 'her' bathroom... I haven't been taking her enough and so we've really regressed.

She was 15 pounds 8 ounces at her 6 month appt and her height is questionable -- around 25 inches... at first she 'shrank' a quarter of an inch since her 4 month appt so they measured her wrong at some point.

She's a smiley little bug and is getting pretty clingy to me... watching wherever I go, looking for 'permission' to smile or interact when 'strangers' approach. She loves the pool but with Granny here we haven't gotten to go much so she's especially enjoying bath time and just cries and cries when we finally take her out.

walker to walker:






here's a video from a week or so ago

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...v=510110414745

[Angelaosaurus-rex]

I love all the updates and pic!!!! Resi I love Oliver's shirt!!!


Landen is doing good! he is getting smarter every day and is all grown up! He is using small sentences, counting, knows some of his colors and is always dancing and singing lol!!!! I think he might be a performer of some sort when he grows up because he will get in the middle of everyone in public and start singing elmo's songs and dancing haha!!! He is not shy at all he starts talking jibber jab to everyone who will listen then tells them to dance with him LOL!!! Potty training is going alright, slowly but its going! He will be 2 in about a month and will be having a yo gabba gabba party in early October since daddy's job sucks and he will be gone on his b-day!. I will upload pics in a bit!

Oh yeah and Landen is 26lbs and 33inch!

[*krista*]

I just posted my update a couple of days ago! But one thing I forgot to include... DH told me in reference to Charlotte that he can't wait to do this all over again. We're ntnp but agreed if we aren't pregnant by the time Charlotte is 1 we would try. We might just try as soon as AF returns, though. We'll see.

[ScottishBrit]

Originally Posted by Resi

Oliver is coming up on 23 months! I started planning his 2nd birthday. It's going to be an airplane theme in red, yellow, blue, and green. I ordered a shirt and a few decorations.

Oliver is about 25 lbs and 32" tall. I'm not for sure on the height. He talks in 3-6 word sentences and can easily let me know what he wants. He is a big mamas boy but that isn't a surprise. He isn't very shy with people he doesn't know or doesn't see often enough. He is scared of a ton of things lately. Mostly stuffed animals or any toy with a face and certain animal books. I have to hide a lot of things so he doesn't worry about them. When he is scared he covers his mouth and says "no, no". He loves going outside to play with bubbles, water the planets, or spray the hose. His obession in the vaccum cleaner and my blow dryer. Every day is begs and whines to "play" with them. It drives me nuts! He can count from 1-14 but skips numbers at times, knows a lot of his colors, animals and animal sounds. His eating and pooping has gotten much better too!




We are ttc or kind of ntnp. I'm not charting or anything. April didn't happen so maybe May or June. Other wise we will wait until the new year to try. We are not in a big hurry but at the same time I'm excited to get pregnant again.

And that last part makes me SO happy!!!!!

Originally Posted by Bre*n*Will=Reid

Reid is going to be 2 on Sept 6th We just moved from Northern California to Southern California....the only person we know here is Amy! hehe. We moved Reid from his crip to a toddler bed 2 weeks ago and he has transitioned well. He is more grown up every day! He now insists on climbing in his carseat each time we get in the car (instead of me lifting him in). He eats most meals just sitting at the table...not in a highchair. He just got 2 more teeth. We're trying to start potty training, but I don't think he's quite ready yet, so no rush. He repeats almost everything we say now and is speaking in little sentences

We are still planning on TTC #2 in a couple of months, although it freaks me out that we're only in a 2 bedroom condo now! Ah well, we will figure it out and could always move to a bigger place.

YAY!!!! Cambria woke this morning saying " Beeonna?" LoL

Originally Posted by ~*sierra*~

i'm like 12-13 weeks pregnant...started spotting again today, needless to say not to thrilled about that, though my midwife says its probably nothing to worry about.
i havent gained any weight but my tummy is getting a tad rounder, not by a whole lot though.

Ummm belly pic????????

[JediRach]

I just posted about Harper so I won't bore anyone with repetition but just wanted to say I am enjoying all the updates!

[ANGWife]

Henry is 15 months now. His latest accomplishments are using a plate, eating with a fork, clapping his hands, and we've given up the bottle for good. He still has yet to say a word, but I think I like that haha. He loves to babble on the phone. We can't get thru a morning without watching The Wiggles. His favorite foods now are blueberries and pickles.

As for this pregnancy, I have my first appt. and u/s next week. I'm feeling super tired and nauseous. I feel completely different than what I did with Henry. Maybe it's a girl?