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to use a buggy for 8 year old

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 16:50

my 8 year old is not well. but i really need to go out tomorrow. as i need to registar babys birth. its meant to be done 42 days after birth but hes 6 weeks so im already late doing it and i cant council because it would take to long for the next appointment. plus i need to go to the council and could be sitting there for hours.... i dont have anyone to leave him with.

or do i give him calpol and get him to walk as he 8 after all

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 22:40

glass hes quite light...he sits in a dolls pushchair and that does not break. hope the real buggy does not break though as its my neighbours.

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Nellagain · 31/05/2015 22:43

I think the big question is..How robust is the buggy?

I think I have put an 8yo in one at some point. It was a bugger to push and I think it felt a bit rickety afterwards. Mind you it was probably hammered to start with.

Hope it goes smoothly for you tomorrow. Sometimes stuff just has to be done. It's good practice for when they're adult imo.

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 22:46

monkey i have asked my daughters boyfriend to look after him. no reply yet though...

yeah he may have. its hard to tell with my kids. they will be sleepy/crying type of ill...then it will pass they they will run round the house/ague/be pain in butts. then they get ill again.cat nap and start all again!!

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LiegeAndLief · 31/05/2015 22:48

Have you tried him in the buggy? I put my 6yo ds in a buggy a couple of years ago for similar reasons and his knees were up by his ears and I could barely push it. He's now 8 and 140cm (measured him today!) and there is no way I could get him anywhere in a bog standard umbrella fold.

I really sympathise though and disagree that he must need to see a doctor. My 2 dc have both just had bugs where they spent a couple of days feeling very ill, sick and feverish and exhausted, they couldn't have walked 20min but didn't need a doctor, just rest and fluids. If he'll fit and you can push him I'd say go for it. Don't try a buggy board - unless he's very very light you'll break the buggy!

EmilyCHN · 31/05/2015 22:49

How were you thinking of bringing your baby and your 9 yr old to the registry office? Baby in carrier/sling? Just don't overdo it pushing the buggy and carrying the babe as you're only 6 wks post partum.. Good luck and congrats on your new baby.

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 22:51

ffs!!!! its pick on ghost weekend....i can now hear the 12 year old chucking up ffs!!!!

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 22:56

emily yes baby is sling...dont over do it haha i wish...of topic a bit though as you just made me think...when i was pregnant. i was painting/ripping up carpets/laying new ones/moving washing machine/dishwasher/ putting up trampoline....just wondering if that could of made me give birth early...well not that early 10 days...

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SmillasSenseOfSnow · 31/05/2015 22:57

If 12 year old is still ill maybe he can get away with another day off school and therefore keep an eye on the 8 y.o. at the same time for a little while? Or is that madness? (+ is the 12 y.o. actually ill enough for this to be an option?)

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 23:05

snow its complicated things more :( if i leave them alone they argue like mad even when ill.

i guess something will have to work

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MrsCs · 31/05/2015 23:11

Are the children's father unable to help?

kinkyfuckery · 31/05/2015 23:14

OMG, you have been reassured that calling to explain to the registrar will be fine and they can rearrange for you.

boardgames · 31/05/2015 23:30

Just to put things into perspective, there are contagious people out and about all the time, even in proximity to newborns.

Yet somehow the human race evolved out of Africa and took over the planet.

Most viruses are contagious before any symptoms appear, so infectious people won't necessarily know that they are.

I think OP just needs to do what she thinks is best for her family. The choices aren't ideal but that's life.

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 23:36

no mrscs hes an arsehole....

kink i need to go...

boardgames i agree there are germs/virus everywhere. if it was not something i needed to do then i would not.

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SmillasSenseOfSnow · 31/05/2015 23:46

kinky, the OP has explained repeatedly that she needs to get it done to get some money coming in...

sweetkitty · 31/05/2015 23:48

Could you not stick them both in front of TV/Xbox/etc and ask your neighbour to pop in every half hour?

TheXxed · 31/05/2015 23:49

OP are you in Lambeth? It took me forever to get an appt, the once I got there the appt was delayed by 2 hrs Hmm

If it is Lambeth bring a book or a crossword puzzle.

NeedsAsockamnesty · 31/05/2015 23:49

kinky

I had to change my appointment to register my youngest,she ended up not being registered for an additional month.

Granted the fine may very well be something silly like 75p and they may never actually issue a fine but the op does need her MA and she will need her CB and TC and she will need them ASAP.

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ghostspirit · 31/05/2015 23:57

thexxed not in lambeth hope no delays like that for me :o

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ReginaBlitz · 31/05/2015 23:58

Selfish. And the thought of an 8 ye old in a buggy is ridiculous surely he would be embaressed. No birth certificate=no child benefit is that why you are in such a rush?

lunalelle · 01/06/2015 00:08

Possibly talk to your HV about the situation? There might be some assistance available to fund a taxi - which is certainly appropriate six weeks after giving birth.

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ghostspirit · 01/06/2015 00:08

regina no i cant claim maternity allowence.

no hes not emarressed...i asked he does not care

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Koalafications · 01/06/2015 00:13

How is the OP 'selfish' Regina? Confused

ilovesooty · 01/06/2015 08:25

If the 12 year old has been sick he can't go to school today surely? Hope you've got it sorted ghost

I can't believe the snide comment about benefits. Do people expect you to live off fresh air?

scribblescrabble · 01/06/2015 08:49

Hope you get sorted ghost there has been some unecessary twattery on this post, but ignore that and focus on the positive Smile hope ds is feeling better today and you get to the RO.

... and yes, this is why you can't get an appointment at the GP, people going with bog standard viruses that just need rest, fluids and calpol!

Chillyegg · 01/06/2015 08:50

Oh goodness me! Why is the op having such a hard time!
Its not ideal but she needs to register her baby to sort out finances so she can provide for her children. It would be selfish to leave it then not be able to feed her children. Goodness give the op a break sounds like she needs support not to be told shes selfish or stupid?!
Why make someone feel like a piece of poo!

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