D'y ever wonder how many multiple mums are pregnant......

[shabster]

Hope I have done this right.....

Evening girls - missing you but back late Saturday night.

Pixie - please dont doubt yourself - you are doing a great job. I feel like that with Tomster sometimes and I only have the one child at home. Tomorrow is another day darling.

Im dreading coming home...can honestly say I can be myself here with my friends. Going to miss the blistering sunshine too!! Today at 3pm it was 112 degrees. We are all a good colour and feel much healthier....oh well back to normality - stress, worry, house move, lack of finances, etc etc.

ALL WILL BE WELL....ALL WILL BE WELL. XXX

Dont worry about the length of post Pixie - I just sent a 1,000 word (at least) message to Tiggs on Facebook!!!!

Oh Pix my kindered spirit, please don't worry. The school milestones are all a load of tosh, mine have been different at every stage and all evened out in the end. They are only there to torture you!

The screaming in the night dt should not make you feel bad either, all children have some kind of night foyble (sp?) this could be his! Excellent that he goes back to sleep on his own, it would cause him more disturbance if you went in as he would then become distressed.

Sleeping baby all day could be the answer, but then again some babies prefer to feed at night. Some of mine have, i think really it is due to the peace they have at night. No other children disturbing them and mummy all to themselves. It is hard but sometimes i used quite like the middle of the night feeds as it was the only time i felt i could devote entirely to the baby. It was guilt free hugging time, not really what you need after a ful on day though.

Some days are worse than others, you know that. It will all be ok in the end, battle on and vent away. Tbh i quite like hearing it all, it makes me feel like someone else is there with me Sorry

Shabs enjoy the hol while you still have it! See you Sunday!!!

Mars i would be terrified. Am driving u to see TYG at her house in London as am too scared to catch the train and tube I am hoping she has had the little chap so i can have a squide with him and Aoife, am going on 24th July. Will only have Beau with me for company, he wont be much use

TOH i forgot to say before the triplet pics are amazing!!!! What a fantastic keep sake to have, cant believe how fantastic the pics are!

Tiggs tits out yet?

Yeah Pixie - What momma just said. I agree with her.

Been awake since 6am Greek time. Swam 50 lengths already - dont want to miss a moment. Going to get Lewis some tiny little leather sandals that all the Greek babies wear - they are yummy!! Takis (Hotel owner) is trying to get me a baby size Greek football shirt LOL his actual words were 'I try to get them to printed his name on the back - you no spell it Lewis you spell it Luis - crazy English woman' God knows what the poor baby will end up with

happy birthday to allt he birthdays I've missed. We need fg back, I need updates!

Pixi, sending you big hugs. I know that feeling so well, when there just isn't enough of you to go around. Hoefully when the kids break up soon at least then you will have a bit of time to catch your breath. I really wouldn't worry abouyt the school neither. What with ds1's sn and dd being moved three times with primary schools they both have needed extra support, but they do get there in the end. It's so early on, he has plenty of time.

I think you are doing the right thing letting dt2 go back to sleep too. He needs his sleep, and is learning to settle himself. If he really needed something he wouldn't settle again. I can empathise too, I was up with my dt2 all last night. He has man flu by the looks of it. Any of the others would get on with it, but he needs tons of sympathy and cuddles.

shabs, great to hear what a fantastic time you are having! You def don't want to come back here, apparently it gonna be a crap summer again.

TOH, those pictures are amazing! What a lovely thing to have.

pixi - you are a star - and this weather isn't helpful. Hope ds1 feels better soon (I don't do sick either).

I don't really know what to put to cheer you up but if I could juggle it all half as well as you I would be one happy woman

Pixi get those kids over here pronto woman!!!

Don't worry about them messing up my house....its a mess anyway Don't worry if they scream cry and shout....they can join in with mine!!!!! So not a problem,anytime you want or can get over here!!!! Summer hols are coming up and I'm dreading it,we can stress together!!!!!!

Tiggs - hiya - bye love 1 min left on computer!! Sagapo love

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! MA come back!!!!!

I cant believe you are all asking for updates? I did a big one and linked to it and everything!
Sorry I am not meaning to sound annoying. I am just very low. Been for counselling today and part of my issue is being ignored and striving for perfection in everything I do.....

God I should just shut up, eveyrone else has much bigger problems.

hm, how did the counselling go?

Happy Birthday to everyone I've missed, especially Matthew .

Pixi for you. Hope DS1 is feeling better today. I'm not good with sick either - but then who is?! I echo everything Momma says...you sound like an amazing mummy and I know everything is horrid and tough right now, but what's Mars's mantra 'This too shall pass'. And it will, but it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel sometimes.

HM, Don't take it to heart. Your round-up last week was a masterpiece - everyone's just being lazy . Are you feeling better after your D&V bug? How often are your counselling sessions? I'm sure that it's quite usual to feel even lower after the first one, it will take time to start to feel better.

This week has been mad. Today is DD1's 5th Birthday! I can't believe my little baby is 5 and just finishing her first year at school. Year 1 sounds so much more grown-up and important than reception. She's so excited - she shares her birthday with one of her friends in her class, so they are having a joint party tomorrow. We've hired a hall and an entertainer (Phil the Beat ) so it was meant to be not too stressful . Today is the school picnic - if it stops blooming raining!!

DD1 has got to have an operation in the next few weeks on a hernia in her groin (an inguinal (sp?) hernia). We saw the consultant on Wednesday and it might be done as soon as 22nd July!

Right, must get on...chat later.

Oops, forgot to say - TOH, amazing photos, just lovely .

harrogatemum - your update was great and just what we needed

here is the round up for those who missed it

HM (((((((((big hug))))))))))

I loved your update. I think you and FG should do one each every week, then can vote on it and see which one wins.....

Whiiiiiiiich may not help the counselling situation for either of you......

I'll shut up now and be serious. We all have something that makes us tick, and I'm the same, I just look for it in different areas. One of the worst aspects of parenting is slogging your guts out all day long for no one to notice (unless of course, you don't do it, then everyone pipes up). And the fact that children wail and moan whether you're doing a good job or not. I mean, where's the feedback? The recognition? The satisfaction of knowing we have done our best that day?

I think its buried somewhere under that very large pile of washing which, although will all get sorted and folded tonight, will mysteriously reappear tomorrow.....

I find it very telling when you look on the 'Good Housekeeping' thread and you see people listing what domestic chores they have accomplished that day, even though not many are listening. Its one of the few ways to get recognition for the dull and everyday pap we have to do.

Have I cheered everyone up yet??

hello I'm sorry, I hvae just had a shit week and I know lots of others have too (Pixi big hugs to you).

The counselling was interesting, once I got past the initial tears and stuff. We talked about times in my life when I have felt this low before and what the triggers might be. And stuff about my parents and why I might feel like I am never good enough being to do with criticism as a child. Much more to be explored!

sorry HM, missed the round up last w/e, part of not being here often enough, I'll email you x

Thank you for all your kind messages. DH home today so not feeling any worse.

HM I forgot to thank you for the round up. Sending love your way, I'm always around with a friendly ear if you fancy a chat (piximon at gmail dot com).

My cousin bought prince an easy suit it's fab and I love it. Wish they'd been around when I had the others, when I think of the years I spent fiddling with poppers I could weep.

Tigs I will take you up on your offer really soon. If I have to spend another day viewing properties with a car of screaming kids I may well crack. Some days I'm close to the edge as it is.

suitably chastised Momma! Will vent soon....