Temping, Testing and Tantrums- We've got it all on THE TCC THREAD!

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I thought I'd start it off. Ooh feels very new and odd, quick someone have a testing dilemma, break the new thread in.

See I'd love to join in. Would be great fun. DH can't swim so he'll be staying with DS and I don't know if he'll find it boring.

Diege, I'm a bit torn now, but only because he's turned a bit downhill now, he won't let me put him down and is very subdued...of corse, nothing to do with being tired having been awake fron 2-3.30 this am .

Just can't do right can you. The little sod will be running around again in a bit.

Oh, just plopped off lap and I think he's after food!

Wish to god he could talk!

I meant join in at soft land

I can't swim properly, but taught DS1 to swim on holiday! I know how to do it, and if I absolutely had to (i.e. life or death kind of had to!) then I can, just don't like to not have my feet on the ground! LOL I am the same on a plane, I find myself pushing my feet onto the floor, and in the car..... I am a bit of an odd ball!

morning all!!

havent had a chance to catch up so apologies i will do tonight!

what does boak mean??? x

If it is looking like a bug Cal, then you are probably best off letting him stay home.

Did you have an importnant day planned at work? Could someone else watch him for you while you do the important bits?

I know what you meant, I loved taking my neice but she is too old for me to need to go on with her. I don't think DH would let me join in.

Mornign BB means to be sick, sort of!

Right I must go and do DS1's lunch/get DS2 ready/kick DS1 up the arse....

Ooh Cals, not sure now...if he's still kept his drink/food down mught be OK? Has he got a temp? Hi BB!
Must dash to do school run, speak later!

I'm trying to get DS to walk. He isn't having any of it. He'll walk if you hold both his hands but he won't walk on his own.

No temp, has eaten and picked up again, think he's just very tired and I'm feeling it too. Its been a night of broken sleep this week.

I don't have anyone that can look after him. No family and all my friends work.

NJ, I wouldn't say a particularly important day, just that I was off on Monday afternoon for the same reason - he was sick on Sunday night and because Monday was important for me, DH stayed home in the morning until I got back at about lunch time and then he went to work. Fortunately, DS then slept for a couple of hours so I was able to do some work (you didn't see me here, honest! )

The thing is, he seems to be sick quite alot and I just don't know at what point work are going to say that there is a problem. My boss is new and so far, has been really good - she has a youngish child too so is understanding and so far, hasn't made me book any days as unpaid leave. I'm in quite a senior role and going part time and having flexible working hours isn't something they'll let me do. I have to do overnights and international travel too.

I want to be a good mum and be committed to my job and I'm really starting to wonder if the two can go together. Its work that's giving coz I won't compromise for DS, that wouldn't be fair. I have no qualms about him being at nursery full time as I know he has a wonderful time, he has lots of friends and does all sorts of things that we wouldn't do at home.

And I'm TTC ???? I We must be mad. Its CD20 today and managed GOF's 17 and 19. We've got a friend coming to stay tonight so not sure if we'll make it tonight, but think we should try to sneak one in if we're going to cover all bases, so to speak.

I have a BANGING headache, guess that's the lack of sleep. Thanks for letting me hijack. Diege, I'm at the forcefulness of some of the posts on the other thread, some gentle guidance and opinions would have made me feel a little less stupid . Its why I don't post very much, only here really...kind of a safe haven.

Kayz, how old is DS? Mine wouldn't even holding hands, he was just happy crawling, then he started cruising and then stopped again, then suddenly, off he went! He was about 15 months IIRC.

Re what to do at the weekend, I'd say it depends on the temperature of your local pool. If its 29degs or less, you should only be in the pool for about half an hour or so, unless you have a wetsuit, whereas you can play for hours at a soft play place.

Soft play is better for drinks, nappy changes, feeding, coffee for you etc....

But, I do think that people then always change soft play and much fewer kids get to go swimming than used to - so for the experience, I'd go swimming!

SO I guess the crucial question is, do you want an activity for about an hour or so or to fill a whole morning / afternoon?

DS is 13 months old. He has taken a few steps alone but when I've been at work which is really upsetting me as its why I didn't want to go back to work.

He hasn't been to soft play but has been swimming loads of times. I'd rather it took up a whole morning/afternoon so we get value for our money.

morning chatty ladies
cant believe i am 6dpo already had abdominal twinge/stitches last nite on right side quite painful,sensitive teeth too
chart looking good
how many things do people normal get for there childrens bdays i always seem to get quite alot cant resist toys.
i have bought her baby annabel dool plus accessories, cot, fifi play can and want to get wooden elc goldilocks house.
getting bored of what she has at home to play with

DS2 was also 15 months before he'd walk alone (he'd been walking with his push along thingymebob, and doing one or two steps on his own for a long time before though.) I have taken him, without the buggy, this week to get DS1 from school, but he won't walk holding my hand, everytime I hold it he sits down! So have ordered some reins (which I don't like the idea of - dog lead anyone? ) but I can't let him just toddle along on his own, aside from the fact that he is still getting used to his proper shoes, the way people drive/park at home time, even I don't want to walk alone!!

Good points about the soft play/swimming Cal If the weather is nice (and it is bloody beautiful here at the moment, not a cloud in sight, and although it's a bit chilly in the shade, you can already feel the heat of the sun ) how about doing something outside? Maybe a petting farm (stay away from the lambs though!) or play park/picnic? Both the DS's love nothing more than just being free to roam for a while

Cal, not really sure what to say about the job situation, I suppose it is one of the drawbacks of being a working mum, and since I have never done it, I have no practical advice. It's no good even suggesting to start a thread, because it will just turn into the same old pointless argument those sort of threads always do. And I can imagine that it is even harder with having no one to look after DS in an emergency. Hopefully your boss will continue to be understanding, do you feel you could talk to her about it, explain how you don't like to just be flitting off when he is ill but you have no choice? Might be worth a go. Is there much chance of being able to move more of your work so it can be done at home?

He went to a petting farm when we were in London with my mum. Plus we can't drive so we are stuck really.

We are getting DS reins. I love the idea of them. I've seen some great ones that are attached to a backpack that DS can wear.

Morning Tink

I always go wayyyyyy over board, we normally set a 'budget' of about £200, but end up spending (inc. party, decs, etc. etc.) about £500-£600 Even more so with DS1 because he want's the lastest gadget, which can be £300 gone in one shot!

my dd1 took her first steps @ 15 months i think it is a confidence thing as she cruised for ages around the furniture.
she is 2 and a half now and i use reins they r really good actually makes sure they dont run away!!

what day did people ovulate?
and when did you gof within fertile window?

i ovulated cd36 only gofd cd33

Squack: 07/05
Nat: 08/05
Tink: 10/05
LL: 21/05

(Just bumping the list so others can add)

OV'd on CD"£ (I think, will have to check) GOF'd every day since my back got better LOL I can't help it, he is bloody scrumptious

LOL That was meant to be OV'ed CD23.

when i first read it i thought it said you spend £20
i spend about £100 on birthday and £100 on christmas
glad i am not the only one my dh usually moans and says cant you just get one thing er no der

bdaySquack: 07/05
Nat: 08/05
Tink: 10/05 (15dpo)
LL: 21/05

must get in shower be lazy friday toad lol
meant to be delivering my betteware books

Ooooooh no, one thing just wouldn't do, and I must admit, it is all about watching them open their pressies for me, I would wrap everything up just to watch their faces while they unwrap a bowl of cornflakes and a banana LOL

I so don't want to go to the dentists. Its bloody horrible.

Agree it is horrible while you're there, but after wards you teeth feel all lovely and clean and sparkly

We went to Tesco yesterday to do the main shop, we got a pack of 5 custard doughtnuts, they are all gone