SURPRISE!!!! I'm back

[NewBabyBoop]

Hey Fellow Boopers,
Its been a long long long time since I was last on line. Some may remeber me as "Bettyrockz"??????
Well life has been full of adventure and wonderful changes. Last you may have heard I'd seperated from my partner of nearly 4 years. Well now I'm with the most wonderful guy in the world and we have a beautiful two week old daughter (pic attached).
I hope you are all well and life is wonderful for you all. I've noticed that Neckless & BikerBetty that you are both still online. Thats wonderful to see. I hope to be online more often now that i am going to be an "at home Mum". Our plan is for me to have at least 1 year full time off work to spend with our Daughter Caitlyn Amber. So in that time i hope to get all the goss from you all and keep you all informed with my new life as a mother.
Well i wont take up too much time with this but will take a browse around and no doubt add my 2c worth on some of the other threads.
I wish you all well & much happiness.
Love Melissa :D

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Mel,

I was just thinking about you the other day (we sent an order to Australia) and I wondered what had happened to you.

Congratulations on your new baby girl. She has a beautiful name!!

I didn't see a photo though... so please attach another one here for all of us to see.

Boston and Bexi both have just recently rejoined us. LivingBooper is also here as are a number of fairly new members who are very active here on the forum. You're going to have fun getting to know Lowell and Richard and Moocher (as well as a few other male members) and BBooper is still a moderator. Boop480 and BBoop1969 visit often too!

It's great sharing our lives here on the forum and I want to welcome you back with open arms.

It's good to have an old friend joining us again!!!

Congrats on baby Caitlin Amber!!

Hugs!!

BBB

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hey Mel... where are you? Come on back and visit us!

[bettyboopfan]

Is this the same Melissa that had the member name, "Melissa"?

[BBooper]

hey! welcome backs! good to see so many boopers making a return!!

BBooper
xxx

[Bikerbettyboop]

Isn't there a Mel from Australia and a Melissa from the United Kingdom? Or am I confused?

[NewBabyBoop]

hey there, many thanks for your best wishes BBB. its good to be back and i do look forward to getting to know new members & catching up with old friends.
Sorry about that i thought i had attached a picture of my little BabyBoop. I've only just worked out that the file was too big for forum limits. I've found another and have attached that. Hope you can view it alright.

You may be a bit confused by how big she is. Let me assure you though that the pic i've attached was taken the day we came home from hospital and Caitlyn was 4 days old. here are a few details that may make you gasp....
Caitlyn Amber Stroud born Thursday 10th August 2006 at 5:05pm. Weight: 11lb 12.5oz or 5340gms. Length: 63cm. Head Circumferance: 40cm. A very healthy girl, dont worry though, after 2 failed induction attempts she was delivered by Ceaserean.

Am happy to be back and I'm going to view vsome other threads now.
Melissa & her NewBabyBoop

[heliconia]

Hi Melissa! your doughter is the sweetest new born baby i have ever seen. She's looking so healty this is wonderful. She's just soooooo cute , i touched wood after seeing her photo :)

This blue bead is for her (worn to avert the evil eye)

[NewBabyBoop]

awe that's so sweet. Many thanks for your kind words. the pin is lovely, is it a typical gift given to new borns in your country or mainly just the blue bead? what a beautiful sentiment for which i thank you.
May i ask the significance of you touching wood after you saw her photo? in Australia we "touch wood" after saying something in reference to something that hasn't happened and we dont want it to....ie "I've never had a broken bone...touch wood"
thanks again Heliconia.
Mel

[heliconia]

awe that's so sweet. Many thanks for your kind words. the pin is lovely, is it a typical gift given to new borns in your country or mainly just the blue bead? what a beautiful sentiment for which i thank you.
May i ask the significance of you touching wood after you saw her photo? in Australia we "touch wood" after saying something in reference to something that hasn't happened and we dont want it to....ie "I've never had a broken bone...touch wood"
thanks again Heliconia.
Mel

you'r welcome :) generally the gift is a piece of gold for new borns :) it's size changes according to closeness of you and the babies family and we pin the gold with a blue bead to protect baby from any negative energy because all relatives visits baby and sometimes their gaze will give negative energy to baby despite they look tender. may be its just a belief i don't know :)

We use touching wood like yours but there is an additional usage here :) we use a word "Maşallah" it means "God may preserve her from evil" then we touch wood :)

[heliconia]

the way of reading "Maşallah" is "Mashallah" :D

[NewBabyBoop]

that is a lovely belief. thank you for sharing it with me.

does anyone else have sentiments/beliefs that are special to their culture/country relating to newborns?

[Bikerbettyboop]

Fascinating information Helconia and Mel!

Your new baby is beautiful Mel... she was pretty big and healthy when she was born. You must've been huge!!! Congratulations!!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Mel... hope you're having a nice weekend. How's your baby doing?

[NewBabyBoop]

Hey, We had a great weekend. Best friends Wedding on Saturday and then my partners first fathers day yesterday. It was awesome. Caitlyn is doing very well and we are slowly getting to know each other. I'm loving motherhood, although it is a large adjustment i wouldn't have it any other way.
With regard to me being huge when i was pregnant, well i think that may be an understatement :) teehee. I've attached a pic of my belly at 40wks. So you can see for yourself how much i was carrying. the best part was that i was ALL belly, I didn't put weight on anywhere else. I'm 172cm tall (approx 5"8), and just one week before having Caitlyn i weighed 94.5kg. Thank goodness I've lost over 15kg in the past few weeks and am slowly starting to look more like my previous self.;)
Oh my how i rave on when i get started. teehee:D hope i haven't bored you too much.
xxxxxxxx

[Neckless]

Hey! CONGRATS on the arrival of your newest family member. That's always a pleasure to treasure. Viewed the photie. It's a Beautiful bundle of joy.
It's wonderful to hear that life has been full of adventure and wonderful changes for you.
I am always happy to hear happiness stories.

Welcome back to Boopland. Look forward to booping with ya!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Isn't her baby beautiful? She should've been on here long ago sharing her pregnancy with us!! But glad to see she is back and full of happiness!!

[Bostonatic]

is the baby a boy or a girl?whats the name?

[Bikerbettyboop]

Daughter Caitlyn Amber

[NewBabyBoop]

thanks for your best wishes Neckless.
BikerBetty i wish i was able to share the pregnancy with you all but no internet access :-( but we've got it now and i love being back.

[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm glad to see that you are back too and what's important is that you are now sharing your life with us once again. We really missed you!! So glad you are well and a happy mom now!!

[NewBabyBoop]

thanks a whole bunch. i have to admit that although i've done many things in my life ie, travelled Europe/UK, loved & lost, being a mum is the most rewarding experience ever.

[bboop480]

What A Beautiful Baby......oh By The Way, Im Judi...i Am A Totally Huge Fan Of The Forum....i Just About Live On This Place When I Can And I Enjoy All The Special Beautiful People On Here...im Sure You Will Agree With Me When I Tell You They Are A Bunch Of Loveable Boopers....take Care And Love That Beautiful Baby To Pieces....nice Chatting With You...

Judi

[NewBabyBoop]

awe thank you Judi, that is so kind of you to say.

I agree that the Boopers on the Forum are wonderful. I can't express enough how glad i am to be back and keeping in touch with some old friends, and making new ones.

Love Mel

[Bikerbettyboop]

thanks a whole bunch. i have to admit that although i've done many things in my life ie, travelled Europe/UK, loved & lost, being a mum is the most rewarding experience ever.

what a wonderful quote:


being a mum is the most rewarding experience ever

[Bikerbettyboop]

awe thank you Judi, that is so kind of you to say.

I agree that the Boopers on the Forum are wonderful. I can't express enough how glad i am to be back and keeping in touch with some old friends, and making new ones.

Love Mel

We're glad to have you back!!!

[Bikerbettyboop]

Surprise.. hahaha... not.... I'm baaaaaack!! LOL!!

[NewBabyBoop]

you're funny Biker, you'd never leave, well at least we hope not. :-)

[Neckless]

Any more pleasant surprises??

[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm not always here... usually not during the holidays... too busy that time of year with the business.

[Neckless]

Pleasant surprises.
NewBABYBOOP!!
How's the baby?

[Bikerbettyboop]

How is Caitlyn Amber??

[Neckless]

I agree that the Boopers on the Forum are wonderful. I can't express enough how glad i am to be back and keeping in touch with some old friends, and making new ones.

Hurry back Mel!

[Bikerbettyboop]

thanks a whole bunch. i have to admit that although i've done many things in my life ie, travelled Europe/UK, loved & lost, being a mum is the most rewarding experience ever.

So how's it going? Are you Too busy being a new mom to come visit us? We miss you! :D

[NewBabyBoop]

Hi there,
Oh my what a week i've had. We've had a little bit of "wind" trouble with Caitlyn & hence she hasn't been sleeping and of course nor have I. We seem to have it sorted out now, the stress levels have definately lowered :-). Motherhood is definately a challenge but i'm enjoying it. She is gorgeous and growing every day. I've not had her weighed in a fortnight, and then she was 13lb13oz so am very curious to see what she is now. I will find out on Thursday.
Life is good here and i expect it is only going to get better. Am going to start going to play groups (mothers/play groups) next week, as i am now allowed to drive again. I will also start taking Caitlyn to swimming lessons as Summer is nearly apon us here. I am looking forward to these things, to get us both out of the house and interaction with other new mums.
Hope you are all well.
Love Mel

[betTy boop betT]

hi mel dont no you but hey nice to meet you wat a beautiful little girl you have is she your first child she is a sweetheart im due in december that will be my first and the best xmas present for me and my hubby

[NewBabyBoop]

A huge big Congratulations to you & your Hubby. What a marvelous pressie for you both. Thank you for your kind words, we think she is lovely but we are a little biased :-) teehee. Caitlyn is our first Child and although we are finding parenthood daunting its the most amazing experience ever.

I wish you & baby the very best of health & that all goes well for you.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi there,
Oh my what a week i've had. We've had a little bit of "wind" trouble with Caitlyn & hence she hasn't been sleeping and of course nor have I. We seem to have it sorted out now, the stress levels have definately lowered :-). Motherhood is definately a challenge but i'm enjoying it. She is gorgeous and growing every day. I've not had her weighed in a fortnight, and then she was 13lb13oz so am very curious to see what she is now. I will find out on Thursday.
Life is good here and i expect it is only going to get better. Am going to start going to play groups (mothers/play groups) next week, as i am now allowed to drive again. I will also start taking Caitlyn to swimming lessons as Summer is nearly apon us here. I am looking forward to these things, to get us both out of the house and interaction with other new mums.
Hope you are all well.
Love Mel


HI Mel.. thanks for checking in and updating us with the latest news about you and your family and Caitlyn!!

Glad to hear she is growing and you both sound healthy and happy!

Love and hugs!!

BBB

[Bikerbettyboop]

hi mel dont no you but hey nice to meet you wat a beautiful little girl you have is she your first child she is a sweetheart im due in december that will be my first and the best xmas present for me and my hubby

Congratulations on your pregnancy BBB!! Your first baby!! How exciting is that?! So she is due in December? I'm so happy for you and your hubby!!

Love and hugs,

BBB

[bettyboopfan]

Hi there,
Oh my what a week i've had. We've had a little bit of "wind" trouble with Caitlyn & hence she hasn't been sleeping and of course nor have I. We seem to have it sorted out now, the stress levels have definately lowered :-). Motherhood is definately a challenge but i'm enjoying it. She is gorgeous and growing every day. I've not had her weighed in a fortnight, and then she was 13lb13oz so am very curious to see what she is now. I will find out on Thursday.
Life is good here and i expect it is only going to get better. Am going to start going to play groups (mothers/play groups) next week, as i am now allowed to drive again. I will also start taking Caitlyn to swimming lessons as Summer is nearly apon us here. I am looking forward to these things, to get us both out of the house and interaction with other new mums.
Hope you are all well.
Love Mel

Hi Mel!!
SOunds like you are having a wonderful time being a mother!! It is a very stressful job at times but it has such huge rewards!!

Let us know what she is weighing now after you take her Thursday! Babies grow so fast!

I wish you nothing but happiness and health for you and your little one!!

[NewBabyBoop]

We are having a good day today, we went for a long walk and then a girl friend dropped in for a cuppa. will definately let you know how much she has grown tomorrow.

I have got to sign off for tonight as there is an electrical storm warning, Right now i am getting candles as we always loose power here with storms.

[bettyboopfan]

Hi Mel!! I hope everything is ok with the storm!!

Keep in touch!!

[NewBabyBoop]

things are good here. no real damage only lost power for a short time. the rain was good & we even got some in the catchment areas which is great since we are in a drought and our dams (that service the city supplies) are below 30%.
Caitlyn is great and growing strong. Didnt get her weighed though as the local centre was closed. i'll do it this week though.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Good news Mel that you weathered the storm ok. Hope all is well with you and your family. Let us know how Caitlyn is doing. Waiting to hear an update.

[NewBabyBoop]

Caitlyn is doing well and now weighs 7kgs & is 63.5cm long. She is above average for her 8weeks but is in proportion. The nurse said she is doing very well and gave me a list of helpful ideas to assist with her reflux.
I've attached a pic i took just a couple of days ago.

[bettyboopfan]

AWWWW!!! She is just too cute!!! How adorable!!!
She has reflux? My youngest had it. I know exactly what you are going through. It gets better I promise!!!

Give that baby a great big squeeze!! She is so sweet!!! :D

[NewBabyBoop]

one great big squeeze from you to her coming up..........thanks

how did you manage you childs reflux? any handy hints you want to share? Did it last very long? i know she wont always have it but it just breaks my heart to see her upset & in pain.

Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Oh my Mel... I hope she overcomes the reflux problems soon!! Love and hugs!

[bboop480]

Bad Enough For An Adult But For A Child??????? Awwwwwwwwwww

[Bikerbettyboop]

I don't know much about it but I'm sure it's not fun for anyone.

[Neckless]

Caitlyn is doing well and now weighs 7kgs & is 63.5cm long. She is above average for her 8weeks but is in proportion. The nurse said she is doing very well and gave me a list of helpful ideas to assist with her reflux.
I've attached a pic i took just a couple of days ago.

The Baby looks great!

[NewBabyBoop]

thanks everyone.
OH my i've just gone through something nobody warned me of, the heartache of your babies first immunisation..... oh my i think i cried more when she got her needles yesterday. today she is not too well and this evening has done not much or than scream her little lungs out :-( its so sad and we feel soooooo useless, its horrible. Michael is bathing her right now and she seems to have calmed down. I'm sure we'll be right though.
Thanks again everyone for your kind words.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Oh my, that brought back memories.. I hated going through that process with my baby too.. but it's better that she feels a little discomfort now than to possibly get any diseases later on. Immunizations are a good thing in the long run.

[NewBabyBoop]

I know its for the best. She is much better today. She even slept through the night from 9:30pm til 5:30 this morning. We are thinking it may nearly be time to put her in her big cot which is in her nursery as she has just about grown out of her cradle that is in our room. Gee whiz they really go through alot in the first part of their lives dont they?

How old is your child (children) now Biker?

[livingbooper]

Hey Mel, I found this thread and I saw Caitlyn's picture and SHE IS A DOLL!
Give her a big hug from me and a koochi-koochie-coo!:)

[NewBabyBoop]

"gotta do my best to please her, just 'cause she's a livin' doll"

she loved her hug and gave little smiles for her Koochi-koochie-coo ;0

[livingbooper]

:D hahaha..all right!:D :D :D
I hope that she's over the shots and doing better today NewbabyBoop.

[NewBabyBoop]

Caitlyn is great. I took her for her first play in a swimming pool this morning. It was a Mum & Bub workout so we both got the benefit of it. It was awesome and she seemed to really enjoy the water. She was so content near the end that she actually fell asleep :) I so love being her mummy she is just so sweet.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Mel, I am so happy to hear about your happiness at being a mom. It sounds wonderful!!! Glad that Caitlyn enjoyed the water. Teach her to swim early!!

I'd like to see new photos cause I know she has grown since the last picture!!

I'm so happy that she is happy and healthy!!

Love and hugs,

BBB

[livingbooper]

Hi Mel! Looks like your little girl is definately a bundle of joy! It's great that the two of you are having so much fun together!:D

[Bikerbettyboop]

I'm anxious to see new photos of her!!

[NewBabyBoop]

here you go, i finally got my act together and downloaded some recent pics of my little darling for you to see how much she is growing.she is doing very well. i can hardly believe how fast time goes when you have a child, she's nine weeks already.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Mel... I put them all together for you:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/bikerbettyboop/2.jpg

[Bikerbettyboop]

Isn't she a precious baby?!

[NewBabyBoop]

thank you. :)

[Neckless]

cute baby photies!!

[heliconia]

she is definetely precious...

[Neckless]

Nice to see you heliconia

[NewBabyBoop]

my fav pic is the 3rd one where she's in the pram and she's holding on. You can see her hand on the right hand side, the little white bit at the end of the grey.

She has started sleeping through the night now. The past couple of mornings she's not woken up until about 7:30am after going to bed at 10pm. I even had to wake her this morning to get to swimming classes :)

[heliconia]

my fav pic is the 3rd one where she's in the pram and she's holding on. You can see her hand on the right hand side, the little white bit at the end of the grey.

She has started sleeping through the night now. The past couple of mornings she's not woken up until about 7:30am after going to bed at 10pm. I even had to wake her this morning to get to swimming classes :)

Is she having swimming classes :eek:

This is fantastic! If i didn't misunderstand....

[heliconia]

Nice to see you heliconia

thank you dear Neckless :)

[Bikerbettyboop]

Hi Heliconia... long time no see.. welcome back!

[NewBabyBoop]

Is she having swimming classes :eek:

This is fantastic! If i didn't misunderstand....

Every Monday we go to the local Pool for mum & bub" exercise classes. This is good for the pair of us. She gets use to the water and has a splash, and i get a workout, using Bubs as counter weights. its alot of fun.

[Bikerbettyboop]

So give us an update on how she's doing these days!!

[NewBabyBoop]

Oh my goodness isn't motherhood the biggest challenge i have ever undertaken.

Caitlyn is growing so fast and i see the changes everyday. She is trying to roll over and i dont think she is far off sitting up by herself either. We chat and laugh all the time. Some days are tough especially when is feeding ALL day long. I am going to chat to our Health Care nurse on Thurs and ask about introducing foods etc as i dont think she is getting enough from me.

She was very sick the other weekend, we even spent four nights in hospital. That was the scariest thing ever. She had Rowter Virus, we were told it is very common but serious in babies. its a type of gastro bug and to top it all off as she was getting better i got it. I felt so bad for her as it was the worst i have felt in a long time so i didn't envy what she must have been feeling. Everyone is well now though.

We are still going swimming and she has even had her head under water. We go to a play group once a week also, but are looking at doing more so we dont get too house bound and mummy goes a little insane. :)

I will get new pictures online asap.

I know i'm biased but i think she is the most beautiful little girl ever. I am even going to keep my eye open for some baby shows in the area to enter in.

[Bikerbettyboop]

Oh my goodness isn't motherhood the biggest challenge i have ever undertaken.

Caitlyn is growing so fast and i see the changes everyday. She is trying to roll over and i dont think she is far off sitting up by herself either. We chat and laugh all the time. Some days are tough especially when is feeding ALL day long. I am going to chat to our Health Care nurse on Thurs and ask about introducing foods etc as i dont think she is getting enough from me.

She was very sick the other weekend, we even spent four nights in hospital. That was the scariest thing ever. She had Rowter Virus, we were told it is very common but serious in babies. its a type of gastro bug and to top it all off as she was getting better i got it. I felt so bad for her as it was the worst i have felt in a long time so i didn't envy what she must have been feeling. Everyone is well now though.

We are still going swimming and she has even had her head under water. We go to a play group once a week also, but are looking at doing more so we dont get too house bound and mummy goes a little insane. :)

I will get new pictures online asap.

I know i'm biased but i think she is the most beautiful little girl ever. I am even going to keep my eye open for some baby shows in the area to enter in.


It's perfectly ok to feel biased about your own baby and why not? She is beautiful!!! Simply beautiful. Motherhood agrees with you and I'm so happy for you and your family!!! Love and hugs to you my friend!!

[NewBabyBoop]

Here are some new photos of my little princess. (more to come) She is four months old (young) today. wow hasn't that just wizzed by. she is changing every day and its amazing to watch all the new things she is learning all the time. i have found a baby show that i will be entering her into on thursday, all proceeds will be going to the Cerebal Palsy assoc. so its for a great cause. will let you know how she goes. I took her for christmas photos with Santa last week and she was great no tears or anything, however she did try to pull santas beard off. teehee

i hope you and your families are all doing well.

take care
love Mel & Caitlyn

[NewBabyBoop]

Thought you'd all like to see some Christmas Pics of my little princess :)

[NewBabyBoop]

sorry can't help myself here is a couple more.......


Wishing you all a very merry christmas from our house to all of yours.

[ckbrownjr]

sorry can't help myself here is a couple more.......


Wishing you all a very merry christmas from our house to all of yours.
Thats the CUTEST little Santa Helper all around! Merry Christmas NewBabyBoop!