June 08 - 118 (and counting) sleeps till Chistmas, but don't tell Deb!

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Welcome to our new, cosy thread. Log fires, big jumpers and Christmas shopping .

What do you mean it's still August?!

Biscuits I saw a chiropractor when I had SPD, she couldn't help the SPD itself but got other things back into alignment which took a lot of pressure off the pelvis - she got me from non-functional to able-to-shuffle-around-without-agony. Also saw the NHS physio who did very little but the support belt she gave me did help a lot - would recommend getting referred sooner rather than later. And yes, keep still, keep knees together, plastic bag on the car seat so you can swivel round to get out of the car, something to hang on to getting out of bed.

I need to try and work out who the people are now who have changed their names in the past year!

I've also got my SPD back. It's horrid but bearable at the mo.

We have an issue at nursery at the moment. Luke is in the toddler room which was great as all the kids were the same age give or take a month or two. They have just moved the last two kids luke's age insto preschool class and left Luke ehind (numbers)and now Luke is the oldest by far in the room with what to me seem like a load of babies. They are all about 18 months old or a bit younger. None of them can say more than a couple of words. I feel so sorry for him I didn't want to leave him this morning. I have spoken to them and it won't be till January when they can move him as they need to wait until some others go to big school. It's horrid and he won't have a little friend anymore to talk to and play with when the others are all still fascinated by mobile phones and hairbrushes - you know what I mean. I almost cried this morning (although I clearly am hormonal). They said they will give him access to 'play dates' in the big room etc but I don't think it's enough. What do you think?

Amber, I can really sympathise as S is in the same situation but he will be going up in a couple of weeks. Tbh if it wasn't till January I'd be having a meeting with the nursery manager to see what could be done.

Nice to see you back system - I used to be BitOfADramaQueen if that helps. Am off to see if you're on my fb!

Ah, yes you are System!

Am patiently waiting for S to do something sweet for me to report on Deb!

Deb - nothing particularly sweet to report today - just general loveliness

today's been a much better day - thanks spider for commenting... fraser and I went swimming just the two of us and it was lovely I really enjoyed it. It's my moment of the day deb. He giggled so much that he kept swallowing water which was rather funny.

amber I'd be upset for Luke too and definitely speaking to the manager to chat about it. Although keep in mind that older rooms often have worse staff-child ratios, but still, he should be with his peers.

systemsaddict lovely to see you back :) and I can't believe your oldest is in school, although DS1 would be in reception if we were in England (I'm pleased we're not as I don't feel he's ready for full days). Speaking of which, deb, fraser's only in playgroup 2 hours a week, and although he loves it, I think it's basically an extra at his age. It's next year when they're three that I think he'll be ready. But then I'm Canadian - where they start everything a full year later than England and 9 months later than Scotland...

neenz I always forget you lived in Australia for the first bit of your life - and yes, it is hard to always feel foreign. Sometimes I manage fine, but every once in a while it really hits me. But I'm feeling better, DS1's teacher will make a comment on my behalf and another mother has been lovely about it. We are very lucky with friends here and I do make a big effort to keep those community friendships going because we need it so much being from another country.

although I have to say Amber volunteering to hit the receptionist for me has made my day. Thank you!!!

rolf good post on Catholism. Good news is never news though is it? And it's too easy to focus on the bad. i liked what the Pope (or Poke, might have to start calling him that myself, although it would sound rude out of context) said about getting along with other Christian groups.

amber was therapy okay? fingers crossed, insomnia is the worst (I went through 7 months after DS1 was born).

dgt was bedtime okay?

waving hello to anyone I missed...

Deb, trying hard to think of something specific but A is being generally lovely at the moment - esp with M. He has gone off kisses at the moment though, but is very into hugs. He'll come running over saying "mummy hug, mummy hug" which just melts me .

The Playmobil looks fab - I have very fond memories of Playmobil and can't wait to get loads of it, so might start with that!

Had a bit of a topsy turvy day today. Hospital appt this morning which was a bit crap - had to have a pelvic scan as I had a coil fitted in May and haven't stopped bleeding since. I bleed almost every day and have become seriously aneamic (sp?) because of it .

Anyway, it turns out I have fibroids pressing against the lining of my uterus which means that my coil is not in place properly. Either the fibroids or the coil could be causing the bleeding. My GP has already suggested I may need an op, and if this doesn't work she has recommended considering a hysterectomy .

On a lighter note, we have found a wonderful childminder and the boys will start with her in January .

Anyway, apologies for self indulgent post but v tired so will sign off.

(Oh and SA, I used to be sponge. Welcome back ).

systems thanks for SPD advice, I am seeing the physio a week today, so hopefully will be able to get a support belt from them. (I used to be vivaglasvegas)

knitting Think your GP is jumping way down the line - hysterectomies are very much the last resort for fibroids these days, and there are several different treatment options, they very rarely do hysterectomies for benign diseases now (look - my studying has been relevent to the thread!) Also, given that the bleeding started with the coil, seems likely that the first line should be remove the coil and see what happens.

Amber that sounds rubbish at the nursery, I'd definitely be having words. Luke's speech is so good, surely they can see he needs someone to chat to?

Deb C is still in her cot with the sides on, and at bedtime, as well as a proper kiss goodnight and a hug, we have to have a 'kiss through the windows'. A different set of bars for each parent! (mummy's window, daddy's window!)

AH glad today was better, secretary sounds like a witch.

neenz lol at your potty training shop.

rolf read your post with interest, it's good to hear positive stories but like (was it neenz?) said good stories don't sell as much as bad ones do they? The tabloid media frighten me a bit with the power they seem to have over people's views on things.

Knitting - I was about to make a light-hearted comment about your 'withdrawn post' being a bit exciting, but have just read your earlier post and it seems like you're having a really shit day. Can't really offer much except some virtual support.

Abdn - S went down ok tonight, thanks. DH still having to sit with him till he sleeps, but it's not taking too long now. Tough night last night - he went down ok, but woke up just before DH and I went to bed. We heard him go into our bedroom and then he started screaming - I think he got a real fright that we weren't there. Unusually a cuddle from me was the only thing that would calm him down, but I suspect that even though he's a real daddy's boy, he would always expect me to be there in the middle of the night (because DH is away regularly). Anyway, he ended up sleeping with us last night but is in his own bed tonight so fingers crossed.

Rolf, I also liked your post on the Pope/Catholicism. I've posted before about having a minor faith crisis which is in many ways tied up with the Pope, but I do think the good that the Church (and others) do is forgotten in these difficult times.

X-posted Dr Biscuits. Your advice for Knitting sounds very sensible.

Abdn, also meant to say glad that you had a better day today and sorry that you weren't getting much support yesterday. The school secretary sounds like a real PITA. She sounded a bit like those really annoying doctor's receptionists you come across - you know the ones who think they've got a bit of power and wield it against you like a big stick?

Knitting, hope you're OK, I didn't see your withdrawn post so don't know what Goddess is talking about? So pleased about the childminder and I'm sure Biscuits is right about the coil complications.Glad you like the Playmobil. The 123 sets are just right at this age as you don't get all the usual fiddly Playmobil bits, but you can still sit thepeople down or stand them up, the farm comes with furniture as well so he can play house and farm at the same time. Today we had the dog asleep in the bed , Mummy and Daddy had gone in an aeroplane and a dr in an Fireman Sam ambulance was coming to the farm for more milk!

Abdn, ds1 started pre school at 2.5, ds2 never went but he was at a fantastic CM's who did soooo much with them it really puts me to shame, especially considering my training!

General lovely bits are nice to hear about

Thanks DG, although my withdrawn post was about the pope thing not my woes.

Biscuits, the problem is I had the coil fitted cos my periods before then were utterly horrendous - flooding for days (tampon and pad needing changing hourly ). So had the coil to reduce bleeding - has worked in terms of quantity but now just bleed daily . She has offered me a 'scrape' in first instance (sounds delightful ), but GPs do seem to be extremely keen to 'whip it all out' in my opinion. When I told her I was far too young to have a hysterectomy she laughed .

knitting your GP is an out-of-date loon. You need to see a gynaecologist who will give you a more sensible synopsis of available treatment. They really are not keen of hysterectomies these days unless absolutely necessary. Honest!

I saw your withdrawn post, but immediately forgot what it said!

Oh, I probably wasn't very clear - when I clicked on our thread, I saw the message withdrawn thingy and thought - ooh, how exciting (in a light-hearted and jokey way iyswim).

Knitting - I'm reminded of when I was really upset earlier in the year when I saw the practice nurse about coil concerns. I bleed for about 2 weeks in 4. She told me to leave it a few more months (I've been avoiding going back ) but I was really upset because in a real throw-away remark she said I was probably heading towards menopause. I seem to recall coming on here and getting lots of support. I know it's different obv, and I hope you get some proper answers soon.

Lol biscuits, that did make me laugh! Scary thing is that she's younger than me! I expect a referral will be next though.

Thank you DG, I'd forgotten you had had problems too - did they resolve themselves?

yeah for biscuits posting right after knitting with some wise up-to-date medical words! knitting can you request a gyne or at least switch to a different GP in your practice? Fingers crossed that the referral doesn't take too long.

Guessed the withdrawn comment would be about the Pope, I know it's a sore spot, but I appreciate that you're refraining from commenting :) It's like how Canada feels about Americans, you can have totally different views about the organization/country as a whole and the individual members and what they do.

AH, that was basically what I was tyring to say but not in a very articulate way given my levels of tiredness and stress yesterday. I have no problem with individual Catholics (some of my best friends are Catholics ) but I haven't got a single good word to say about the pope and, as my lovely mum would say, if you've got nothing nice to say don't say anything at all .

Changing to a different GP could be a problem tbh - the current practise I'm signed up with is awful, most of the GPs are dreadful (previous experience), appointment system is ridiculous (have another two week wait for an appt) and often have to wait over an hour when I get to the surgery which is not entertaining with two small children .

My old GP is the only thing I miss about my old house!

Knitting - my problems are ongoing - I'm in denial. I also want to change GP practice but haven't gotten round to it.

Biscuits - is 'out of date loon' your professional opinion?

S ended up in our bed again from about 11pm but Spider's book has just arrived so many thanks Spider! I'll have a look and get it back to you.

Out of date Loon is indeed my professional opinion. Loon is one of my new non-swearing words neenz!

I feel spoilt with my GP - she's awesome, they have a drop in emergency clinic every morning, and she used to be my tutor at Uni!

S's cute thing today (just for Deb) - we were looking at a picture book and some weather pictures. When I pointed to the rain picture he said 'rain, rain, go away, come back another day' which he's picked up from DH.

Can I ask for advice/opinions? When S is asking for more of something e.g. More milk, more rice cakes he repeats the word 'more' several times before getting to the second word. Not in a demanding 'more! More! More!' way, more in a struggling to get the next word out way. I haven't noticed anything else but DH says he can struggle a bit when saying his version of his own name (I think his name is generally a wee bit tricky for littlies anyway). My DB has a bit of a stutter and DH saw speech therapist as a child so wondering if I should speak to GP or HV about it?

Not sure about speech things DG but can't hurt mentioning to HV?

Glad others' LOs are not doing anything particualarly sweet - when I read that I thought 'Oh gosh I've hardly done anything with them today for them to be sweet about' but they do play so well very independently of me. They often want to strangle hug Daniel when I am feeding tho so then I send them off to get a book for us to read (and they often get distracted on the way!). They are funny though... we have a book with a pic of a video recorder in but when DH says video they just say radio. So DH started saying 've,ve,ve,ve video' but they say 've,ve,ve,ve radio' . They also love to recount how DH gets to work. 'Daddy gone in the car, on a train, on the train track, to Liverpool'

Knitting, I'm sorry the GP has mentioned hyserectomy, I bet that really upset you. Are they going to take the coil out first to see what happens? lol at some of my best friends are catholics . Good news about the CM though.

Deb, the DTs are not in pre-school and we don't do any crafts or painting either

Hair washing night tonight (for the DTs not me) - always a trauma.

Stuttering: we have a strong family history of stammers so I've kept an eye on my children. I think I recall reading that when they are as young as our LOs, a bit of a stutter is something they outgrow. DD1 has a lisp and what I think is called sloppy "s" and I'm going to speak to her teacher about it with a view to seeing a speech therapist privately.

Been off MN for a while - trying to limit online time, as I've been getting up to speed on blogging and social meeeedya for work, so I now have my own Twitter account... I wrote a bit of copy for something over the summer that started 'Is the internet running or ruining or lives' and for me, both at the moment! If any of you are on FB, you'll have seen me reposting some of the work stuff (and Twitter, but that's only DG!).

Funny to see James Mc talk on here - trying to persuade him to be part of the work stuff, and have been getting emails from him of late! [name drops tenuous celebrity link].

Biscuits, glad ITNG was good, we're going on Friday, can't wait - everyone I know who's seen it has said it's fab.

Wave to everyone else - I've skim read, hope I haven't missed any major major news, so feel free to give me a precis/update/slap around the chops.

at James McA Bugger. Why oh why where we not in the same year at school? Waaaaaaaaaaaah.