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The Invisible ...... Mango - 10 / 10 thread - all welcome

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FrannyandZooey · 03/09/2007 08:18

For anyone who wants a boost to their general health. The suggested goals are:

EAT 10 PORTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES EVERY DAY - if you don't usually eat much fruit and veg I would build up gradually or you could upset your digestion.

DO (AT LEAST) 10 MINUTES OF EXERCISE EVERY DAY - can be yoga, stretching or something more energetic. The plan is that the idea of doing 10 minutes is not too daunting, and having started you may well find you want to do more.

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TooTicky · 06/09/2007 13:36
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SauerKraut · 06/09/2007 13:41

Am resisting Facebook too- so far. Actually, mainly because I can't be arsed withe initial setting up stuff.

What I've found most incredible about school here is the way in which they've dealt with dd1's atypical autism. Her teacher, a normal primary school teacher who just happened to have SN training, pointed it out (my 6 months of HE had caused me to suspect), sent us to an autism centre in Baden, who fixed up for an autism specialist to work with dd1 twice a week in school, once one-to-one and once in a small group taken from her class to help her to get on better with others. All this so she can realise her potential through methods which suit her, and put an end to the daily panic about tests and so on.
She also goes to ergotherapy for spatial stuff and independence skills, and a social integration group once a fortnight. We feel extremely lucky- she will be spared what I went through in school because of this.

I have had Tuscan bean soup and salad, dates, nectarine, grapes.

SauerKraut · 06/09/2007 13:42

MrsC, have you tried Bickiepegs for the teething? They helped all my little brothers and dd3!

ahundredtimes · 06/09/2007 14:03

SK utter utter at this school. We are all coming to live with you now. You know this right?

What is ergotherapy?

SauerKraut · 06/09/2007 14:11

It helps her master her body and how it works, it helps her to sort out a sense of direction, helps her to find a way to master daily activities which most people just do,it gives her confidence to know that, actually, she can do things, ( she always begins by assuming she can't)and loads more but I can't find the info sheet I got when it started!
You're all welcome- but mothers have to take a permanent backseat so that all this can go on. Don't even think of working!

SauerKraut · 06/09/2007 14:14

And does anyone know anything about rooibos tea because all I can find on the internet is companies plugging it and so claiming it works miracles.

TooTicky · 06/09/2007 14:26

It tastes nice SK and if you add it to baths it can help soothe sore skin.

SauerKraut · 06/09/2007 14:28

Thanks I shall drink it and dd3 can wash in it then!

TooTicky · 06/09/2007 14:31

It's good as a basic tea substitute. I can't drink black tea even watery weak as it gives me a headache, and I don't always fancy fruity tea.

Tatties · 06/09/2007 14:36

Avi It's not a nice feeling when you want to be pregnant

BBBee · 06/09/2007 14:40

TT - it was womble who wanted the homopath recomendation but I think she might be away.

Facebook is good - I can't really see the problem because people only see your profile if you let them. Also I ignore loads of people especially if they start those silly games - I just don;t get it. I like it because I can keep in touch with people really informally. also you can see peoples faces - if you are boco's friend I am too and I have a pink hat and my second name is the same as a flower. I need more friends because it embarassingfly says that I have 2 friends.

I am eating less with dcs at school - didn;t eat all morning and then just swalloed a tea cake whole - is not good for you is it. Bought more greengatges though - am getting a bit obsessed.

Tonight I am making fish pie. My family will hate it.

Tatties · 06/09/2007 14:42

Ooh bring it to me BBB, I love fish pie

BBBee · 06/09/2007 14:42

roobush tea is nice but some people hate it. You can have it with milk like normal tea or balck. It still contains tannin so it has a bit of 'bite' but that means it can impede iron absorbstion.

Oh avi poor you.

any word from LL? She keeps popping in to my mind.

BBBee · 06/09/2007 14:43

tatties - thank you for appreciating me from afar.

DD favourite meal is pasta with tomato puree on it.

DS favourite meal is anything cooked by my dad.

speedymama · 06/09/2007 14:49

Good afternoon

I have been rushed off my feet at work and I'm only just sat down to have my lunch!

Today I am having salad with 1/4 tin sardines followed by an apple, a banana, a plum, two tangerines and a handful of grapes. I have also treated myself to a small bag of crisps. Oh well, I have been rushing around.

Lullabyloo · 06/09/2007 14:54

hullo chaps
ds zoomed into nursery for his second morning without so much as a cuddle goodbye... & ....he thinks it is just the best thing ever ever & wants to know why he cant go all day ,every day & live there..............humph!

for brekkie we had scrambled tofu with spring onions,basil & tumeric on brazil nut & linseed bread with roasted vine tomatoes...yum...& a strawberry,apple & avocado smoothie.

chickpea burgers with tahini & tomato jam & avocado salad for lunch.......& probably just a vegetable & quinoa soup for supper.
Yesterday ds bamboozled me into a train ride after his haircut...we ended up in covent garden & had such a lovely day.He was mesmorised by a string quartet & a soprano in a sailor hat that danced too....he joined in quite a lot..oblivious to the crowd ahhhhhhhhhhhhing & laughing.Great to be so unaware.After lunch he fell asleep in the buggy & I had two hrs of blissful pottering...& braved the Bravissimo shop & went for a fitting as all my bras are motifyingly old & big ...I went in a 38D & came out a 30FF!!!! .
I am a whole new woman......& a whole lot poorer......

Lullabyloo · 06/09/2007 14:55

Beeeeeee awwwwwwwww you are lovely

DollyPopsOut · 06/09/2007 14:57

Just poppping in.... am trying to keep to 10/10 and am averaging about 7 or 8. I can't keep up with the posts though. DD1 is being deeply hard work and I am very tired. She doesn't seem to want to do anything I want her to - even fun things. DD2 is very good but feeding loads which is rather tethering.

Hope everyone else is doing OK.

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Lullabyloo · 06/09/2007 15:40

avi....he is just 3
I debated for so long about sending him....but it is an absolutely amazing montessori with beautiful garden & organic food.
He adores it,it's very nuturing & the staff are lovely.
I'm so pleased he has a little niche in his life that is special & his own.
I dont know what to do about school though
my school years were simply miserable & reduced me to
nothing.

mmmmm...that bread sounds good

3andnomore · 06/09/2007 15:41

Boco...my youngest ds was an absolute nightmare Baby....I would not wish such a hideous experience on anyone, lol....I do love him, and he is utterly adorable really....but those first month - year...well....lets say I was in a very bad place anyway, and his behaviour didn't help...not that it was his fault, poor little mite...(I now I sound horrible, I suppose ) There are now actually moments where I would almost consider going down the route of being a surrogate parent, only if they would pay for an IM , of course, lol....but dh would be totally opposed to that, anyway, so, point pondering....and then there is that issue, how owuld I feel if I was pg with a little girl, seeing that I have 3 boys...difficult....so, another no go really!

Toot...I always try to have the same username and passwords...where goes anyway, lol!

Oh Avi, are you ttc'ing? How exciting BUt for impending AF...it's horrible when you are ttc'ing...so disheartening...but are you absolutely sure it's af?

Sauerkraut, you are indeed lucky to have such good care and education system...I know from talking with friends that have SN Kids , it can be so difficult to get adequat help, never mind outstanding help and the statementing process is apparently an utter nightmare, even in the most obvious cases....a disgrace, really!

Speedy, you are doing far better than me...I have added a few more mortal dietary sins since my last post...like a big bar of galaxy...I have not eaten anything proper today...the shame....but Dinner will be grilled chicken (marinated in Honey, soy,tabasco , lime) and lots and lots of steamed vegetables (carrots, beans and cauliflower, and a few babypots)....

Lullaby, my ms was very much like that with nursery, and has been asking to go to school everyday since his summerholidays have started and he finds it difficult to understand why his brothers are already in Nursery and Secondary school again and he can't start until monday....
Sometimes that behaviour made me feel a bit , well, rejected, but last year we were talking to a lovely psychologist ( he was psychologically assessed as he was taking part in a Documentary) and she said that he is just very well bonded and such a confident little boy and that that is down to us as parents...made me feel so much better...and then it made me think why especially ys is so not like that....lol...but of course a lot is to do with their own little personality...
Now, I am not a great London fan, as I find it a bit overwhelming....but I love, love, love love love Covent Garden...it's such a fabulous and entertaining place, only nagging reason would be, that the Haagen Daaz cafe is gone That is a crime in my eyes...no idea how ethical they are...but I love their ice cream.

Dolly....sounds like you are kept very busy with your little ones...it can be draining!

Anyways...bought the local evening telegraph earlier for Job ads, and there was a few interesting ads there, so, will be getting some Job applications to fill out. I suppose that will be me busy this weekend, lol!

Lullabyloo · 06/09/2007 15:41

snack today was a plate of plums,pear,organic cheese & homemade oat cakes

ahundredtimes · 06/09/2007 17:35

LL I am in awe of your breakfast. I have read what you ate for breakfast six times now. I am quite speechless at your complete and utter marvellousness.

3andnomore - I like the way you chuckle as you post, it makes you sound like Father Christmas. Instead of lol, can we have ho ho ho for a bit?

Boco · 06/09/2007 18:18

Amazing sounding food - i'd like your breakfast and your lunch LL. Actually i'd settle for your snack! It'd be devastating if you every popped in to my house for a cup of tea. I'd have to hide the custard creams.

BBB did you get my message saying thank you? Thank you again. dd2 is wearing the silver dress and won't take it off.

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