First Time at the Pool

In a couple of weeks Noah and I start a mums and bubs swimming class. We decided that we would take him for a trial run at the pool first and also so Rob would get to share his first 'swim'. I think the people at the pool thought we committing child abuse - Noah screamed and mostly looked decidedly unhappy about the whole affair. Hey at least we got some photos for the album - isn't that what all these moments are about anyway!!

Just Two Buddies Hanging Out on the Couch

The things we do

Noah avidly watching the sports carnival events

Yesterday I had a great day at Jake and Abbey's inter school sports carnival. Mum, Dad, Megs, Holly, Noah and I were all there for the day to cheer them on and to enjoy an lovely picnic day out in the sun. Jake came 3rd in his running race and Abbey got 2nd in hers. Jake also competed in the winning Year 4 relay team and passball team and Hillarys Primary School won the day.

Abbey in a photo finish and receiving her 2nd place ribbon

Jakob crossing the line 3rd then receiving his ribbon

Jake leading the passball team

After the carnival Noah and I headed to Whitfords to do some shopping then on the way home there was a meltdown. You know that moment when you realise you've pushed a baby too far and all hell is about to break loose. It starts slowly but once they reach that point there's almost no calming them down. Noah is no exception to this well known phenomenon. On the home stretch pushing the pram along Marmion Ave he started to cry then scream and nothing was calming him down. I tried putting the dummy in a dozen times but he kept spitting it out so he could scream. I tried carrying him and pushing the pram with one hand - not easy. Finally I put him back in the pram and resigned myself to a couple of kilometres of screaming. Then I started singing and he instantly relaxed and seemed to go to sleep. So there I was on Marmion Ave alternating between Twinkle Twinkle and Rock-a-Bye Baby too afraid to stop singing. I kept looking behind me to make sure that a walker or cyclist didn't sneak up behind me and catch me. I must have sounded ridiculous - seriously out of tune and out of breath but hey it worked and I'd do it again in a heartbeat

Surprise...........

Aunty Holly surprised everyone by coming home from Falls Creek a week early to meet Noah.

Two Months Old

Mr Noah Bungy De Roach is 2 months old today. It seems to have gone so quickly but also seems like he's been in our lives forever. I've just returned from spending the day in hospital after having a D & C under general anaesthetic. All went well and it was really just a precaution because after 9 weeks post partum I was still bleeding. Apparently I'll have period like bleeding for another week now and then finally a break!!

Lots has been going on for Noah - last Friday he braved his 8 week immunisations and despite crying desperatley when the injection went in he recovered very quickly. After me writing that he had started to be more settled he actually went into a week of some of his most unsettled behaviour to date. We are still taking him to the Chiropractor to see if it might help his pain and general digestive issues. It doesn't seem to have made any difference at this stage but so many people swear by it we definitely wanted to give it a go. Today was the follow up with the Paediatrician after the concern about his kidneys and all the tests came back clear. Mum and Rob went because I was in the hospital and I sent them a long list of questions to ask on my behalf. I have been a bit concerned about his general development (eye contact and interest in his surroundings) but the Dr has assured them that it is most likely nothing and once we sort out his pain he will start to improve in these other areas too. He has been put onto a special medicated formula free of all animal products so we have high hopes that this will be the solution.

Other than Noah's ongoing medical stuff life as a family is really good and we are of course totally in love with our gorgeous little man. We had a lovely weekend with lot sof socialising with family and friends. I've got some great photos of Rob getting up to shenanigans with Jake and Abbey down at the marina so keep an eye out for them.

Record Smashing Sleep

Noah slept for 5 hours and 40 minutes tonight smashing his previous record of 3 hours 55 minutes.

The last few days have seemed to be a real turning point in our little man. It's hard to say what exactly is causing it but he seems to be more settled and generally just a happier baby. We have switched around formulas and put him on probiotic powder which I think is helping his tummy. He has also seen a chiropractor who is sorting out his alignment (he always turns and leans to the right) Plus he's reached that magic 8 week mark when everyone promised he would start to change.

We were a bit worried this week because urine tests came back with some concerns and we were sent off to visit a paediatric kidney specialist. The Dr has done some more tests but seems to think it will be nothing.

I, however, look like I am going to need a small day surgery next week to sort out some 'girl problems' following Noah's birth. Nothing to worry about but a pain nonetheless (not to mention another bloody medical bill - they're never ending at the moment)