The Wagon rolls on, complete with whinging, winding and teething and ever more chocolate brownies!

[Sparklytwinkletoes]

Over here ladies - will post the list in a second...

SST- thanks... we're going to my parents 2nd home/ holiday home in the middle of no-where... but we're going to take the DC's out on saturday... there's an enormous park in Ayr, so we're taking them there, then to a nice chinese restaurant not far away and then if the wather is nice maybe a paddle in the sea off the coast of Ayr... should be a nice day.

Bump- DD2 sounds exactly the same as O. She will go into her cot for bedtime at 7pm, i wake her for a dreamfeed at 10ish when i go to bed, she'll sleep no later than 3am (normally about 1.30ish though) then is up every 1-1.5hrs after that until 9am when she sleeps for 2-3hrs... but by that time the other 2 DC's are awake and needing me!!

I'm feeling V.ired today, woke up at 6.55am and couldn't get back off even when DD2 had another hr's sleep and DS & DD1 were still asleep (or at least quiet) till 8.15am!! i'm gutted!!

LBOT- hope all is ok at your end... sending lovely easy labour vibes your way!!

hi

good luck lbot

i have a cold, runny nose, sore throat and headache no fever!!

your thoughts ladies?!

is it a cold!

or

swine flu

what should i do

Tink- if it were swine flu you'd know about it!! Just sound's like a cold.

cheers glas

dd1 has a 3ft trampoline in the garden already wouldnt beable to fit another one

meant to heavy for dds trampoline

feel rough with cold

V.quiet on here today.... have i scared everyone off???

Hello! Literally 2 mins spare as dds friends due round any minute, so that makes 6 Los to look after. Arghh!!!
A few quick responses, hopefully not too much out of context as I've only had a chance to skim.
LB, I think your dp may have a point there re: nighttimes - may be worth giving a try as I've read about it working. Other option may be dummy/bottle of cooled water, though neither of the latter have worked in my experience.
GYO! Re@ going back to work, yes it is tough, esp for the forst few weeks. I went back full time with dds 2& 3, although I could work from home one day a week so kept them off on that day - big naughty, but made up the time at the weekend. With dd3 I dropped hours to 4 days a week, though did freelance one day to make up money. All ok, though really hard getting out of the door/coming back. Dh now does drop offs and pick ups as I need to leave early with my commute.
STAR, re: routine I have to say we only bath ds 3/4 times a week, if that. Many cos I don't think they need it/too knackered/dds too difficult to control. If just dd3 she goes in with him, if weekend, may do baths in shifts, or just give ds a wash on his mat downstairs, with creams/massage etc so he has some sort of end of day routine.
Right, they are here and waiting for lunch while I finish my work
Back later!

right i'm off for today i think- hope to get the DC's in their room to watch a dvd and have some 'quiet time' and put DD2 in her cot for her nap... may then get into bed myself!!

Sounds like a plan GLASK!
Meant to say KAYZ I will leave Whitby hols details/moby no. etc on fb wagoneers so that we can arrange a meet-up!

dilemma ladies :-

was due to go up to hull early fri morning -

if i am still ill do i stay here or go?

dh would take one of the girls up if ill and i would have one here

dd` has a build up of wax with water behind that is bothering her. nurse looked yest before doing her preschool jabs said to use olive oil.
dd1 doesnt like it touching atall goes spare

Hi all, it's quiet on here today. Are the kids on school hols keeping you all busy?

Tink - what will you be doing in Hull, is it going to be very busy or can you take it easy if you still feel ill?

Glask - have a lovely weekend in Scotland.

Sorky - DP is desperate to get a trampoline, in fact he joked that it was a condition for us having a baby. Unfortunately we just have a small backyard rather than a garden so he will have to wait until we move (which won't be anytime soon) poor boy. I've asked for a wii fit to help me get into shape after the birth - I'm hoping it will be easier than trying to fit runs or gym sessions over the winter with a LO. Honest, I'm not just a geek who loves new gadgets .

Hi MinM - good to hear your move went well and you are all settling in.

Sorry, I can't remember anything else. I am shattered today, I haven't slept well at all the last couple of nights. I go to bed feeling exhausted but can't drop off and when I do either I wake up needing to wee or DP starts snoring. I gave in and went to the spare room last night at 2am but woke up again when DP went to work at 5 . It's not bothering the LO though - she has been kicking and wriggling away all day . I'm feeling really well though apart from the tiredness though and looking forward to seeing the midwife and sorting out the last few details for my homebirth. Thanks again Gyo for all the info and encouragement you sent on fb!

Hello all

Thank you Surrey ladies for the offer, I didn't win it in the end, it went a bit too high. I have a serious shopping bug at the moment, today I've ordered a moses basket (already!) from Boots and some socks (woohoo!) from Next, also dragged the poor DDs round town in the torrential rain this morning getting a couple of things for SIL for when she pops - should be in the next 1-4 weeks! I've also been trawling ebay for nappy bargains (haven't found any yet) and generally not doing anything useful. It's this bloody weather, it's so depressing, DH is in a grump, the DDs hate being coupled up and I'm annoyed at the heaps of wet washing hanging around. Grrrrr.

LB your DP's plan sounds good, and good that he's willing/trying to help too, I hope it works

I can't wait to get out on our trampoline, I had a little go the other day but felt like I'd turn inside out so I think I'll wait!

Have a nice time in Scotland Glask, and glad you're settling in well MinM, it sounds lovely!

No news from LBOT yet, I assume that means she's too busy......

LBOT - Due 24 July, Boy

Star - Thurs 23rd July, 9pm, 7lbs 10ozs
Diege - Thurs 23rd July at 7.14pm 81bs 1oz
tink- Sat 25th july 9lbs 12 noon
Kayz - Saturday 25 July at 5.27am 7lb 8oz
LBOT - Sunday 26 July at 3.30am, 8lbs 6oz
Moosy - Monday 27 July at 4.23am, 7lb 9oz
Ses - Tuesday 28 July at 9.50am, 8lb 3oz
STT - Weds 29th July at 15.00, 7lb 3oz
GYo - Weds 29th July at 10.00am 8lb 8oz
Gruff - Thurs 30th July 8.30 am, 8lbs 5oz
IDOB - Friday 31st July 9pm, 7lb 2oz
Sorky - Saturday 1st August, 8.16 am, 7lb 9oz
Bump - Tuesday 4th August 1am, 7lb 4oz

Looks like STT/GYo are going to win this one...

Oh yes, and my scan yesterday was fine, she got to see all the bits they couldn't see last week, and the placenta has moved up out of the way so no need for another scan at 32 weeks and no reason not to have a HB - hooray!

Births:
Kay - 12th December - 6:49pm - Dylan George - 10lbs 5ozs
Nat - 27th December - 8:36pm - Mikey Bradley - 6lb 10.5oz
Tink- 19th Jan - Girl - 1.51pm - Bracken Hope Willow - 8lbs 7oz
Sorky - 16th Feb - Girl - 8lb 12oz
Glask - 20th Feb - Girl - 7.47pm - Ruby Marie 4lb (8wks prem)
LardyBump - 21st Feb- Boy - 8lb 12oz
Starshinetiger - 15th March - girl - 7lb 1 oz - Charlotte Carys Rose
GYo - 22nd March 9.55am- girl - 10 lbs 12 oz
Cosmo - 2nd April - girl - April Victoria - 8.51am - 6lb 9
Gruff - 15th April - boy - 8lb 2 oz - 6.02am Zachary John Graham
Ses - 9th May - boy - 8lb 9oz - 10.17am Owen Edward
Diege - 13th June, boy, 9lb 8ozs Jacob Llewellyn

Weeks list:
LBOT - 40 weeks, He should be here by now! BOY! (24th July)
Idreamofbeanie - 31 weeks (due 27th Sept) GIRL!
Sparklytwinkletoes - 28 weeks (due 6th Oct)
Moosy - 21 weeks - Girl (EDD 6th Dec)

Scan list:
STT - 38 week scan 17th Sept

MW apps list:
IDOB- 31 week apt 30th July
LBOT - 41 week appointment, 31 July
Moosy - 24 week appointment, 12th August

Mat leave countdown:
IDOB - 4th September, 6 weeks to go (only 29 working days - hooray!).

idob - will be busy in hull is always busy his mummy is doing a party etc having relations over.

it is more dd1 that is suffering with her ear keeps getting teary

sorry that u r feeling tired

moosy - that is fab news

got bracken weighed 13lbs7ozs - following along 2nd centile

it taks us 5-6 hours to get up to hull to so along journey if me and dd1 are poorly - i dont want to pass anything on and dd1 is teary

LBOT - thinking of you

tink - can you leave it til the last minute to decide?

Moos - what a v obedient placenta you have there!

IDOB - sorry for tiredness. I know it's not for everyone but we found using the spare room helpful in the last trimester...

Diege - 6!!! You really are superwoman!!

Glask - have fun in Scotland!

Sorky - ouch! Hope mouth is feeling better now.

Bumps - sounds like a good plan! Hope it works!

I was going to post asking for advice on getting DS to have a daytime nap (or 2!) in his cot instead of on me or in his car seat. He's slept for 45mins in his cot this afternon though! I fed him lying down for a bit first and then struggled to leave the room for fear of waking him but he managed it!
Also had him weighed today and he is now 11lb and moved up to the 9th centile!!

Off out tonight to help plan a friend's wedding! She is American and living in Canada with her English boyfriend. They got engaged 2 months ago and are getting married over here in 5 weeks time! They only arrive in the country 4 days before the wedding so we're helping out with the organising.

Births:
Kay - 12th December - 6:49pm - Dylan George - 10lbs 5ozs
Nat - 27th December - 8:36pm - Mikey Bradley - 6lb 10.5oz
Tink- 19th Jan - Girl - 1.51pm - Bracken Hope Willow - 8lbs 7oz
Sorky - 16th Feb - Girl - 8lb 12oz
Glask - 20th Feb - Girl - 7.47pm - Ruby Marie 4lb (8wks prem)
LardyBump - 21st Feb- Boy - 8lb 12oz
Starshinetiger - 15th March - girl - 7lb 1 oz - Charlotte Carys Rose
GYo - 22nd March 9.55am- girl - 10 lbs 12 oz
Cosmo - 2nd April - girl - April Victoria - 8.51am - 6lb 9
Gruff - 15th April - boy - 8lb 2 oz - 6.02am Zachary John Graham
Ses - 9th May - boy - 8lb 9oz - 10.17am Owen Edward
Diege - 13th June, boy, 9lb 8ozs Jacob Llewellyn

Weeks list:
LBOT - 40 weeks, He should be here by now! BOY! (24th July)
Idreamofbeanie - 31 weeks (due 27th Sept) GIRL!
Sparklytwinkletoes - 30 weeks (due 6th Oct)
Moosy - 21 weeks - Girl (EDD 6th Dec)

Scan list:
STT - 38 week scan 17th Sept

MW apps list:
IDOB- 31 week apt 30th July
LBOT - 41 week appointment, 31 July
Moosy - 24 week appointment, 12th August

Mat leave countdown:
IDOB - 4th September, 6 weeks to go (only 29 working days - hooray!).

Hope LBOT is doing OK and all is well for both

Another manic day here, will try and catch up properly tomorrow,

Tink - hope your DD's ear gets easier, best to warm a spoon under the hot tap, then put some oil on (veg or olive) and get her to lie down on the wrong side so you can gently drip a little oil into her ear, it will help soften the wax. You can give her calpol / nurofen etc for the pain too. Poor thing, I had really bad ears when I was a kid so LOTS of sympathy from me!

Bump - DP idea sounds spot on to me, hope it goes well, but if it doesn't work on the first try, don't give up - it will take both DP and DS some time to find a way that works for them. I always used to say that DH has a way of boring the babies to sleep, he talks computers to them very quietly.... [yawns just thinking about it!]

Ses - brave to help out with someone elses wedding, hope its not too stressful for you.

Thanks for comments about weight gain, I had a feeling that was the case but was a little shocked at just how little it actually is. Have been making sure I eat a little more regularly with more fruit and vegetables of late, as I have been a bit rubbish just from rushing around so much.

DS is being a real delight at the moment, I'm so glad I've had this time at home with him - he's being super affectionate all the time, I just hope I'm not setting him up for a fall when the LO arrives.

Doh, I'm waffling and I'm supposed to be tidying in prep for friend about to walk through the door!

Catch up tomorrow, x

we are using infacol dropper to put olive oil in

looks like me and atlanta will be staying here and dh will take bracken up by himself

Evening all!

Havent posted for a while, as DH is off now for the summer have been very busy. Have just read everything to get up to date.

ooooh LBOT soooo exciting!

Diege hope the kids behaved today!

Ses - wedding planning sounds great!

Tink - I would wait to see how you are tomorrow morning and try and get a good night sleep.

Bump - def sounds like a plan to me I hope it works for you!

Glask - I am off to Scotland to stay with my parents next week (wed)for a week. We are flying though so I am a bit nervous about flying with a 16 week old! Not to mention all the stuff we are going to have to take with us!Hope you enjoy your holiday.

Hello MINM,KK - nice to hear from you again

Hello to everyone else - Gyo, Cosmo, Kayz, IDOB, Sorky, STT, Moosy, Star!

evening

Quick hi and checking to see if we have any LBOT news. Wonder who won the syndicate

Tink- sounds like a cold not flu. Hope Dd ear improves

Hi diege - thanks for comments re going to work

IDOB np, hope it helps.

Hi everyone else.

I am have a whole day off tomorrow. leaving at 9ish and back at 6 whike DH has the SG. Going to a posh spa with my NCT friends. So excited, the ebm is defrosting in the fridge and everything is set ))

Morning,

Dylan slept from 7pm to 5.30am!!! I can not belive it!! Just need to get him to sleep to 7ish!!

GYo, Have a lovely day at the spa today!

LBOT, I really hope he is here now.

Glask and Gruff. have a lovely time in Scotland.

Diege, looking forward to meeting soon. Hope you bring some nice weather though. It's been horrible here the past few days.

Hope everyone is well.

Hi Kay, thats great about Dylan sleeping.. fingers crossed he goes a bit longer tomorrow morning

We had a better night. Dream fed DD at 11pm then she went to 4am then 7am.

Will keep up the DFeeds I think and hope she slowly starts to drop the middle of the night one.

Better go and sort out the bottles for DH

DS must have know something was going on last night as he was very very good . He went down at 8 and I went up at 10 to do dream feed but didn't do it in the end i just left him. DD woke the house at 3 screaming so i fed him while dp sorted out dd. He fed for a long time and then I put him back in his cot after. He then woke at six (dp left for work at 4) for another feed and then stopped in bed with me until dd came in at 6.30........ So all in all a great night and dp didn't have to help!!! Lets hope it isnt a one off..........

Kay that is a good night.... I am getting excited about only being woken twice, and you aarn't woken at all.