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[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

New thread ladies

Just going to put DS to bed and then I'll be back with my list.

Hello everyone :)

Got back from my parents last night, had a lovely day yesterday with my cousins and their 2 boys who are similar in age to DS. AND I did all the unpacking when we got back!

Seriously need to get my act together re:Christmas though, have only managed to buy a few bits and pieces so far

Horrid moment earlier, went to take out my Kenwood to make a cake and discovered that I had put it away dirty the last time I used it which was a fortnight ago!! Yuck yuck

JKS - yay for scan, when is yours? I've got my repeat one on Wednesday.

Comtessa - :( What a nightmare for you. Really hope things get going soon.

DONE
All up, showered and dressed
Laundry 1st load on airer, 2nd washing
DH working from home today
Ocado 8.30am
Put away shopping
Breakfast
Clear out and clean fruit bowls, bread bin, veg drawer in fridge etc
Tidy spare room ready for Mum coming later
Hoover upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Pay fireplace invoice that I had forgotten about!!!
Tidy upstairs

TO DO
Run dishwasher
Lunch and clear up
Post pile
Hoover downstairs
Dust upstairs
Dust downstairs
DS nap
Make a banana cake with nearly dead bananas
Mum here 3.30ish
Drink tea and eat cake

That will do for now

Ali - mine's Thurs afternoon, really looking forward to it being over and all being ok.

Today:
DONE:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed
• DH to work/DS1 to sch
• portage worker
• change DS2 (played with flour & water!)
• TD, WM & DW on
• online food shop for this weekend (Thurs delivery)
• finish Walking Dead on Sky+
• lunch & tidy up
• unload & reload dw
• wet washing to TD
• toy tidy
• general downstairs tidy

TO DO:

• sort DONE, fold DONE, iron, put away dry washing
• DS2 nap?
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (what???)
• boys to bed
• early night for me

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Bought pole
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (this weekend)
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• DS2 Statement forms; Need DH to sign

JKS 39+1 today
Thanks Ali.
Not overdue yet but just so big and uncomfortable. Random person at Chinese buffet place on Saturday night asked me if it was twins.

Today
Shower and dress done
Washing up and tidy family room after last night's dinner in progress
Washing x2 one drying, second in
Sort lunch for former boss (coming over to do hypnobirthing on me - for free, yay!) done
Run through music for practise tonight not been emailed it yet
Afternoon nap
Music practise at 7pm
Call mum done
If time, hoovering
Make bed done

Thanks for tip-off re. carpet cleaner Plum, will be getting some in just in case.
Hope everyone had nice weekend.

Hello ladies

Comtessa Sorry you are struggling I went into prem labour with DS (DD too actually) and had random bouts of contractions from then on (28wks) DS was born by elcs at 40+10 weighing 9lb 2oz. It was calm and civilised but there was no way of having him naturally, due to his size he never dropped and the contractins were just my body desperately trying to get him down into position. The best way of looking at it is that you have until 42wks, otherwise you can get really down. I don't know what sort of birth you are hoping for, but cs can be lovely too (iyswim?) so try to keep calm and plan something nice to do everyday to keep yourself from getting too down - reflexology is lovely and can help bring on labour too!

DONE
Get up
Shower
DD bath (had an accident shortly after getting up)
Everyone dressed
Breakfast
Playgroup
Lunch
Empty dishy
Dry wet washing
Put another washload on
Clean bath
Clean loo
Put bath toys into bleach solution

TO DO
Rinse bath toys
Clean sink
Empty bathroom bin
Get changed
Go to tack shop for thinning scissors
Do horses
Cut manes
Get home
Get changed
Change and feed F (big feed)
Start on dinner (chicken pie)

Hi Alice, hope you had a good time away?

Running out of steam now, it is so dark and gloomy here today I just feel like I want to sleep!!

DONE
All up, showered and dressed
Laundry 1st load on airer, 2nd washing
DH working from home today
Ocado 8.30am
Put away shopping
Breakfast
Clear out and clean fruit bowls, bread bin, veg drawer in fridge etc
Tidy spare room ready for Mum coming later
Hoover upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Pay fireplace invoice that I had forgotten about!!!
Tidy upstairs
Run dishwasher
Lunch and clear up
Playdough with DS
Tidy downstairs

TO DO
Post pile
Hoover downstairs
Dust upstairs
Dust downstairs
DS nap
Make a banana cake with nearly dead bananas
Mum here 3.30ish
Drink tea and eat cake

• Tackle the laundry - fold dry done 1 load in done hang up done next load in done
• Kitchen - pot catch up, clean sides down and floor, tidy up the Duplo that was air-drying done
• Scrub the Tub
• Library if DS isn't too poorly done we did go, and he was fine
• Make the blooming Christmas Cake!

Hi all, happy Monday.

Comtessa, sorry there is no news but it really could be any time now, hang on there (and good luck).

So today, have been Xmas shopping to Bluewater, which was ok except DH wanted to come and then really flagged because he has a tummy bug. Oh well, still productive.

DONE
Lots of Xmas shopping
Bought new bath mat (horrid poo in bath incident last night..)
Hoovered family room
Changed our bed
Emptied dish washer
Checked bank accounts
Emailed boss re new job
Changed bed and washed/dried bedding
One lot of washing

TO DO
Make bed with clean bedlinen
dry and put away washing

TUESDAY
1 hour admin
Gym
Clean kitchen
Clean bathrooms
1 load of washing
Finish DD's thank you cards

CHRISTMAS
Wrap presents
Christmas card list
Finish list of presents
Order last presents on line
Meal plan for entertaining between Xmas and New Year

Purple I cannot believe you have almost finished your Christmas shopping!!

DONE
All up, showered and dressed
Laundry 1onairer,1inTD,1washing
DH working from home today
Ocado 8.30am
Put away shopping
Breakfast
Clear out and clean fruit bowls, bread bin, veg drawer in fridge etc
Tidy spare room ready for Mum coming later
Hoover upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Pay fireplace invoice that I had forgotten about!!!
Tidy upstairs
Run dishwasher
Lunch and clear up
Playdough with DS
Tidy downstairs
Post pile
Hoover downstairs
Dust upstairs
Dust downstairs including living room blinds!
DS nap
Find clean towels etc for bathroom and kitchen

TO DO
Make a banana cake with nearly dead bananas
Mum here 3.30ish - late but on her way
Drink tea and eat cake
Make dinner

Horrible & dark here too, apparently only a month until it starts getting lighter? someone said today?

Today:
DONE:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed
• DH to work/DS1 to sch
• portage worker
• change DS2 (played with flour & water!)
• TD, WM & DW on
• online food shop for this weekend (Thurs delivery)
• finish Walking Dead on Sky+
• lunch & tidy up
• unload & reload dw
• wet washing to TD
• toy tidy
• general downstairs tidy
• battery replacement session, lol
• sort DONE, fold DONE
• collect DS1
• TQ card for yesterday
• this week's homework
• new puzzle

TO DO:

• chill out time Doing
• tea x 3 (what - leftovers we brought home yesterday, lol!)
• boys to bed
• ironing & putting away
• more washing on
• early night for me

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Pole up
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (this weekend)
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• DS2 Statement forms; Need DH to sign

Ali, last year I was so busy at work in the lead up to Christmas that my Christmas was ruined. This year I am off because I due to start a new job in January, and so I am making the most of it. Have done all presents for DCs, plus their stockings. DH's main present and a stocking. PILS, my Dad, my brother and SIL and their baby, and my grandmother. Still need to finish DH's relatives, but he can probably do those. About to move onto Christmas cards I think. Have really enjoyed it this year and done it early so I get what I want not what is left at the end when I realise I am too late for internet orders.

Oh Woe. Everything a mess. been out most of day so nowt done and am in London for a meeting tomorrow. Might do bit of xmas shopping though, so not all bad. So no list although badly need one.
Nigella's carrot cake a big hit BTW.

Will read back later as I need to get something done!

TO DO
Dinner Dishes
Washing
Sort uniforms for tomorrow
Hoover Floor

Is that the latest Nigella book you've been testing Mini?

I can can't believe I've still so much to do for Christmas!

• Tackle the laundry - fold dry done 1 load in done hang up done next load in done hung up done
• Kitchen - pot catch up most , clean sides down done and floor, tidy up the Duplo that was air-drying done
• Scrub the Tub
• Library if DS isn't too poorly done we did go, and he was fine
• Make the blooming Christmas Cake!

Must add I've been tidying up DS toys, he'd managed to tip stuff up, and it needed doing anyway, so it's mostly done now too.

Yes Wasting. (DD1's christmas pres)It looks fab and I think I shall get one for myself. The carrot cake is gluten and diary free, with carrots, so virtually health food.

I've got lots of Christmas sorted, but still bits to do, cards included. Though new plan this year;
FB friends get sent my round robin letter & I put Happy Christmas on my status :)
Non-FB friends that I have email adds for get sent the letter & Happy Christmas :)
the others get a card with letter - hoping this is 20 max as i have some cards left over from last year :)

Saving the planet is my excuse

TO DO:

• chill out time DONE
• tea x 3 DONE
• tv time Doing

• boys to bed
• ironing & putting away Prob tomorrow
• more washing on
• early night for me

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Pole up
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (this weekend)
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• DS2 Statement forms; Need DH to sign

JKS, that sounds like a good Christmas card plan.

I am tempted by Nigella. I haven't had one of her books before.

This evening -

• make a start on the cake - soak the fruit in brandy
• hoover downstairs
• knit a lot

Tomorrow -

• new playgroup?
• make cake
• tidy garden a bit

Just posting lost for tomorrow.

Today:

• boys to bed DONE
• ironing & putting away Prob tomorrow
• more washing on Load on
• early night for me soon

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted
• all dressed
• strip beds
• swap bathmats & towels
• DS1 to sch
• speech therapy
• bf group
• home for lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• ironing & putting away
• try and choose a curtain online for the front door
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea (pasta) x 3
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Pole up
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (this weekend)
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• DS2 Statement forms; Need DH to sign

Morning Slatterns all!

• cake
• kitchen
• bathroom
• shower

for now!

Morning all,

DONE
Everyone gone to Work/School/Playschool
1st Wash On
Breakfast Dishes
DD1s Bedroom
DD2s Bedroom
Our Room
Sitting Room
Justin Bieber Tickets Booked!

DONE
Make bed with clean bedlinen (YESTERDAY)
dry and put away washing (YESTERDAY)

DONE TODAY
1 hour admin - DONE - see below
DS's sleep study appointment at GOSH DONE
medical insurance authorisation DONE
clean bathrooms DONE
clean kitchen DH DONE
washing DRYING
accept party invites DONE
call mortgage company re overpayments!!!!!

STILL TO DO TODAY
Gym - waiting for DH to return with car
put away washing
Finish DD's thank you cards

CHRISTMAS
Wrap presents STARTED
Christmas card list
Finish list of presents
Order last presents on line
Meal plan for entertaining between Xmas and New Year

Morning everyone! Feeling particularly slatternly this morning after terrible night's sleep. Hence half-eleven and only task completed is getting myself up and dressed and talking to my mum. Parenthood is going to be such a shock...

Today
Up, showered, dressed done
Make bed done
Finish washing up
Washing
Call mum done
Hang clothes in new Ikea wardrobe (thanks FIL!)
Lunch with friend
Put pram together
Asda - risotto rice, green wrapping paper, cereal
Flute practise
Singing practise - veni Immanuel (find internet version for alto part)
Prepare dinner

Comtessa - kids are a great excuse for doing very little :)

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• all dressed DONE
• strip beds DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE
• DS1 to sch DONE
• speech therapy DONE
• bf group DONE
• open post DONE
• home for lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap DONE (quick one out at bf group)
• ironing & putting away
• try and choose a curtain online for the front door
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea (pasta) x 3
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Pole up
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (this weekend)
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• DS2 Statement forms; Need DH to sign

We are having a lazy day here today. DS is having a TV fest and I'm looking for christmas presents online.

Comtessa don't worry - take advantage of your last few days of alone time! It is perfectly allowed not to get dressed when you've got a newborn, infact I recommend that you don't for at least a week unless you really are desperate to. It reminds those around you that you have had a baby and are in a recovery period!

Comtessa, start as you mean to go on.

• cake baking
• kitchen most

+ MIL visit done + lunch done

• bathroom
• shower