Off to the clinic again

We went to the clinic again yesterday to assess whether we should still go to the Ellen Barron Centre as last time I had mentioned we were thinking of cancelling our booking. In the meantime though, Rob and I had decided that we would definitely be attending as after 3 nights in a row with 2 hours of continuous screaming.......and finally only settling after a feed. She is also a lot more difficult to get to sleep during the day, I think we went backwards when she had her cold. Anyway, we got weighed and she has actually lost weight. Ella now weighs 7.09kg.

Have had a busy week this week. Have been somewhere every morning and also tomorrow and Friday. We have had 2 swimming lessons this week and will have 2 next week as well. Then we miss 2 weeks. Ella put her whole face under on Monday and it didn't bother her in the slightest. Rob has also been busy this week, leaving early and getting home late (not until nearly 5pm), which when you leave just after 5am is quite late. Am looking forward to our holidays next week, 2 weeks of sleeping in...

I love reading

I love avocado!

Frost

It was probably my coldest ever night in Brisbane last night. (Was very cosy in bed though.) Temperature hit 3.1deg at about 7am. Kim's car had quite a bit of frost on the roof and front and back windscreens!

Out visiting

Finally got up to Grandmum and Grandpop's yesterday morning. We were going to go last Monday and then last Thursday, but the dreaded cold left us at home. Realised that we hadn't seen them for nearly 2 months! All is good with them and they were very pleased to see us. Thankfully Ella didn't disgrace herself this time by crying when taken to see the neighbours.

Ella's first rusk

Ella had her first rusk today. As you can see she quite enjoyed it, as it is all over her face, her bib, her hands, her clothes and the highchair. Second photo is after we had to change her clothes!

Swimming

We've had to miss our first swimming lesson today. Ella's cold doesn't seem to be getting any better and we don't want to share it with everyone else. Also means we can't really get out and do too much else.

Clinic

Had child health clinic today, Ella apparently is very healthy and growing well. Her weight gain has dropped off slightly, which is fairly normal with her increased movement. Just means that she is definitely ready to start solids. Hasn't been too keen on them the past few days though, I think the blocked nose is making it harder too swallow. Anyway, we'll keep persisting.

PS. Dad, Ella's weight was 7.16kg

Colds all round

The whole family has got a cold. Ella started off with a bit of a runny nose on Friday and we thought it might have been the start of teething. Come Saturday night just before bedtime, I was getting a sore throat and by 10pm, Rob was as well. Didn't sleep much on Sat night and woke feeling pretty ordinary yesterday. Ella is the only happy one amongst us! We are all at home feeling miserable today.

New to blogging!

Well, I thought I would join the world of blogging. Don't know a lot about it, but I'm sure I will learn. Dad has been nagging me to set up a website so people can keep an eye on Ella growing up! Also, seeing as Mum and Dad are about to embark on 6 weeks holiday they will be able to see the latest photos of Ella and not miss out on too much. Anyway, off to have some 'me time'.