https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:43:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243721 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:54:14 +0000 jetsa 2243721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: thats an awesome cake!</p> <p>We are doing mickey mouse club house, "oh two-dles" because he loves it!</p> <p>I'd love to get him a kitchen but my dh doesn't think kids like those sooo I have no idea what we are getting him. We are moving around then and our new house has a pool so that is enough, right :silly:</p> <p>We are having an extended family party again but only because we are combining it with Claudia's christening so everyone will be in town lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243575 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:43:52 +0000 Charm54 2243575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: that cake is so cute!!! I have no talent with cake making so will probably outsource haha. </p> <p>@illumina: we are doing a play kitchen too! She says she wants a pink bike (she saw one in the store the other day but it's for 10 year olds lol) but I'm hoping she will forget by then since a) she's so young for a bike and b) winter will be here so soon after her birthday!</p> <p>I'll be 38w pregnant for her birthday so we will do very low key this year...brunch or BBQ with family most likely. She's obsessed with Frozen so I might do a very light Anna/Olaf theme.</p> <p>I can't believe they are almost 2!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243538 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:10:56 +0000 Grace 2243538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: Yup. Apparently all it is is two dome shapes cakes (you can rent weird shaped pans at Bulk Barn). The kitchen will be fun. P has started cooking with hers in the last month (rather than just opening doors). We're getting her a baby doll. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243490 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:11:47 +0000 illumina 2243490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: That cake is amazing!! Are you going to make it yourself? </p> <p>Sophie is crazy about Peppa Pig so we're going with that theme! We'll probably just have a small party at home :) Her main present is going to be a kitchen...I'm so excited to get it and put it together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243445 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:56:14 +0000 Grace 2243445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rosegold: I know, eh? And I hate fondant. I can't decide whether to use a marshmellow fondant and hope that tastes better or just use a buttercream and not have it look as polished. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243438 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:38:40 +0000 marionberry 2243438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>J loves Batman so I think that will be our theme. I really haven't thought much about it but I need to! I can't believe our kids are almost 2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243421 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:18:12 +0000 rosegold 2243421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: wow!!! looks like a ton of fondant but a really cute design. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2243416 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:17:02 +0000 Grace 2243416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: Hi! Belated reply, but I just noticed it. I love that my baby is almost 2 - definitely easier on me than the baby stage. :) I'm not big on the party planning, but I am big on the birthday cake. P looooooooves puppies, so I'm thinking this cake. What are you planning?</p> <p>[attach=1878/15/nrx50e.462x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/23#post-2234771 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:35:55 +0000 illumina 2234771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone! Hope you are your Los are all doing well :) just wondered what you are planning for their 2nd birthdays? How are our babies almost 2??!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2112181 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:39:28 +0000 Grace 2112181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marionberry: I'm not having a second, but I have wondered that. It must happen because everyone says that you do love #2 just as much. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2111230 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 08:37:11 +0000 illumina 2111230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! It's been a frustrating week! She seems really indecisive as well so it's like "Mum hold my water, no give it me, no hold it, no put it down" then "I want this book, no this one, no that one" as soon as I start reading. Ugh! Toddlers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2111065 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:55:31 +0000 Charm54 2111065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: wow, this is totally C!!! Happy as a clam, then melts down at the drop of the hat over something ridiculous. I think it might be because she's frustrated she can't get the words out, even though she knows what she wants to say. I'm glad it's not just us!!</p> <p>@marionberry: I don't so much worry about not loving #2 as much, I've heard from everyone that it's so natural and it happens without even having to think about it....I worry about not having the same time with #2 and giving him/her the same close start in life. C and I spent a whole year together before I went back to work - everything revolved (revolves?) around her - and I feel a little heartbroken that my time this time will be shared. As it is I'm exhausted at the end of the day now .... I hope I have enough energy to give #2 the time he/she deserves! I guess that's the nature of having a second, though. You must be getting excited - you're so close!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2111054 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 03:04:38 +0000 marionberry 2111054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone about to have #2 wonder how you could love a new baby (or 2 in my case) as much as you love your first? Jack and I are really close and I love him more than anything. It's hard for me to imagine equally loving all of my kids that much but I imagine you do?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2111024 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:49:45 +0000 Mrs squirreld 2111024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marionberry: oh going into their rooms must help...good idea. I must start reading him the big brother book more. I really dont think he understands I'm having a baby though...I wish we would hurry up and find out about our move, so I can get her room together. Hopefully we get some news this week. He does love pointing out babies in books and real life, so hopefully he will be ok. The 2 month rule is both reassuring and a little sad. How are our tiny babies 18 months old...with more tiny babies on the way!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2110761 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:11:54 +0000 marionberry 2110761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: My thoughts exactly! Ds has just started to really like being read to, so we bought a good big brother book and he's been getting really into it. We also tell him all the time about his brothers and we go into brothers' room all the time so I think he's getting more used to it. I think regardless it will certainly be hard for him to get less attention, especially at this age where he's very emotional and always wants me vs DH. But my pediatrician told me that two months after they get here he won't remember life before them, so we just have to get through that two month window. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2109666 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:54:30 +0000 Mrs squirreld 2109666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: i just read these posts out loud to DH and he said..wow its like they are talking about E. He has been very very moody lately. Frustrated at the smallest the things and flips out. He is also learning a ton, it blows my mind sometimes how fast he learns. He is also very affectionate now...I am a little worried as to how he will react when we bring baby #2 home in May :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2109617 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 22:26:00 +0000 Grace 2109617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: Only crazy in the sense that she's a super happy baby, except for when she's frustrated or not getting her way, she melts down. She turns it off and on like a switch though, which can be a bit crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2109341 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:48:58 +0000 marionberry 2109341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: J has definitely been more emotional lately and they say it's very natural. He went through a streak of constant tantrums and now he's really emotional but sweet and helpful too. It's just the age and they're learning so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2109282 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:43:48 +0000 illumina 2109282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is anyone else's LO acting really...crazy lately? Like LO will be laughing her head off one minute and then cranky and crying the next. I don't know whether it's this final wonder week, teeth, a cold, or what! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2058758 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:43:27 +0000 MapleMoose 2058758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: DD1 loves helping us care for her baby sister. It's so cute. She hugs her when she cries and gets items like diapers and blankets for us. I was worried that DD1 would be upset and jealous sharing her parents with this new person but the addition of DD2 was natural and without any big issues. (Thankfully!) :silly: </p> <p>@Charm54: Oh boy, you are a supermama! I hope things go smoothly. I bet your DD will love all the one-on-one attention these next two weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2058649 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 12:19:46 +0000 Charm54 2058649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: @marionberry: @Mrs squirreld: Thank you ladies! I'm due Oct 3rd, so 6 weeks today. I'm exhausted, nauseous, and dh left for Australia today for 2 weeks. It will be, erm, interesting to say the least! Just hoping to make it through in one piece (dd and I both haha) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056957 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 07:02:38 +0000 Mrs squirreld 2056957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: so far so good. You are right, it is flying by so so quickly. It's hard to believe she will be here in 3 months! DS does keep me busy thats for sure! what does your dd think of the new baby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056919 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 04:44:28 +0000 MapleMoose 2056919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: Thank you! That must have been so scary at the time...but it makes for a great story after! How are you doing during your second pregnancy? Do you find this time it's flying by? I thought it went by so much faster because DD1 keeps me running. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056899 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 02:59:48 +0000 Mrs squirreld 2056899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Ladies!! So nice to read what everyone has been up to again... so many of us expecting, planning or had #2...very exciting.<br /> @MapleMoose: Congrats!! One of the mums in my local sept13 mothers group had her #2 last month and didn't even make it to he hospital!! Her husband delivered the baby! Fast labors scare me since my first was only 5 hours! So nice to hear you are doing well and settling in with 2. I am so excited but nervous at the same time!<br /> @Charm54: Congrats - I am so excited for you &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056791 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:56:30 +0000 marionberry 2056791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: I spent time researching today to see if you were pregnant. I saw you're due in Oct but hadn't had a chance to write in congratulations yet. So happy for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056595 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:37:44 +0000 MapleMoose 2056595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: I know, I would have bet money that I would be induced again. Makes you wonder why/how each pregnancy can be so different. I missed your announcement... Congratulations!! When are you due? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056535 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:09:54 +0000 Charm54 2056535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow so good to catch up with you all!</p> <p>@MapleMoose: congrats on your LO! What a crazy birth story!!</p> <p>@jetsa: @marionberry: hope you're both feeling well...I am exhausted while pregnant with a toddler...I can't imagine how tiring it will be with a newborn :meh: </p> <p>@illumina: I think I will enjoy this newborn phase more too! I think I'll realize it's a fleeting time, and it will be my last. Totally have mixed feeling about that ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056094 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:34:49 +0000 marionberry 2056094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: I feel healthier this pregnancy (I'm sure only related to the fact that I'm constantly chasing J) but being the size of an overdue pregnant mom with 8 more weeks to go is really rough. Baby B is always shoved up in my ribs causing a lot of pain on occasion and then sleeping is certainly interesting. Luckily they've been really high and so I don't feel that dragging weight on the bottom of my belly. I'm sure it will be much worse when they finally drop and prepare for labor. Given that I never got to labor with J (scheduled c-section) I'm really not sure what to expect with these guys. I have a scheduled c-section for 38w3d but they're unlikely to last in there that long - twins usually average about 36 weeks...so there's a good chance I'll be in actual labor first. Way to go in handling all of that craziness with your second labor! I can't imagine how much I'd be freaking out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056036 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:04:45 +0000 Grace 2056036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: Lol - let me know if that's the case.</p> <p>@MapleMoose: I know eh? And every time she does something new or unexpit makes me feel like my kid is a freakin' genius!</p> <p>@Jetsa: sharing in pregnacy is a whole different league from sharing in breastfeeding! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/september-2013-mamas-postpartum/page/22#post-2056030 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:03:08 +0000 jetsa 2056030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: @Grace: bahaha that is one of the first things my husband said this time! Can you just keep them in until a year :silly: I wish, I much prefer my toddler to a newborn. This is our last and I'm thankful to be on the downward slope of pregnancy, I just do not enjoy sharing my body ;) although I intend to nurse to a year plus again but still. </p>