Monday 25 August 2008

Stop the clock - it is all going way too fast.


I can not believe that The Boys are 11 months old today! (I better start planning a little celebration).

I can not believe that a year ago I started with my last week at work before my maternity leave! (I'll save you making the sum - I worked until I was 34 weeks pregnant)

I can not believe this is our last "Monthday celebration"( I will miss the once a month cake - but better for weight)

And I can not believe that my last babies are so big.

Oh yes, and I quit. No, not work. Pumping at work. I've had it with the breastpump - I have a great pump (Medela pump in style), but I've had enough. I feel completely liberated!Now I have to watch out what I eat. I will continue breastfeeding in the mornings and evenings, but daytime now is formula time. And I will not feel guilty about this. Repeat to self: "I will not feel guilty about this" until I believe myself.

Oh, and did I mention that it is definitely spring in SA! Yes, we've been having days with 27 degrees Celsius and blossoms everywhere. One of these days I am going to bore you all with our lovely summer weather and you will all be feeling a wee bit colder than now.

10 comments:

  1. I wish them..the first birthday celebration is never again in human being life.. its great momentable pic..

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  2. Oh what a great family photo. It is so true they just grow up too fast. I look at my babies and I can't believe that they are 14 months and starting to talk to me. Where does the time go.

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  3. I stumbled onto your blog today. I relate to children growing faster than you want them too. Time really does fly when your having fun. (and sleep deprived) Happy Birthday to your almost 1 Year Old Twins.

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  4. Happy 11 months!!! I am starting the plan for our little celebration for the twins too.

    I gave up on the pumping over Easter. I gave it 5 months...and I was exhausted. Pumping every 4 hours, being up with the babies, freezing, storing, sanitizing....ugh...I had enough.

    I did find that lining my bra with cabage leaves helped ALOT witht eh engorgement. I thought my girlfriend was crazy when she told me, but it works!!!!

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  6. congratulations on breast feeing and pumping at work for so long. It is a wonderful feat and there is no way you should feel one ounce of guilt. I think its mavelous that you stuck it out for so long.

    ... and 11 months! It's pretty amazing isn't it?

    K

    ps thanks for your comment of support. i appreciate it and am sure all will come out well in the end. but thank you, sincerely thank you.

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  7. I checked out your list...it's so funny that our #2 was the same. And, that it was both the second thing we thought of!! Have a good day :)!!

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  8. it's crazy how fast the first year goes by!! They do look really big compared to that picture on your side bar. ADORABLE!!!

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  9. How cool is that you celebrate their monthly birthdays!!! What a great Mommy!!
    You should be so proud of yourself for nursing TWINS for so long; don't be so hard on yourself for implementing formula feeding during the day!

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  10. Happy 11 months beautiful boys!

    Well done breastfeeding for so long! No need to feel guilty about bottles during the day. You are a rock star!!!

    Yeah to spring! We are heading into fall....

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