Fab Feb 2009: things that go bump and "mummy, mummy, MUMMY!!!" in the middle of the night

[dinkystinky]

New halloween inspired thread (in honour of this time of year) to talk about our little jekyll & hydes [hgrin]

Is anyone going to be taking their little ones trick or treating this year? We'll be at MIL's for Halloween and she's already told me she has both Danny and DS1 costumes -so it appears that decision has been made for us

oogs sorry to hear about the pox - it really is the pits.
Angus (the older one) got it twice - once very mildly as a baby and once very severely just before his third birthday.

He found it very upsetting and still has quite a few scars.

I didn't want Stan to have to go through this and heard you can get them vaccinated privately. So I took him to a place off Harley Street in the summer - no side effects and so far, so good.

I am normally 100 per cent NHS, but felt that if I could spend £200 and prevent the misery of the pox, it was well worth it. It's a standard practice in the US and I've read stuff saying the NHS was planning to bring in the vaccine here but got put off by all the MMR controversy.

I only found out about the vaccine by accident but will definitely do the same for DC3 when he turns up.

Hello. We did Pox over Easter last year. I was stuck at home for a MONTH!!! All three went down with it, DS1 first followed by DS2 and DS3. It wasn't so bad though. Top tip is a spoonful of porridge oats in a pop sock in the bath to stop itching. And bicarbonate of soda paste or a spoonful of it in the bath. Don't use calamine on the face as it can cause scarring. And antihistamines like Piriton are your best friend.

I think they vaccinate routinely in the States but the vaccination does increase your chances of getting shingles later which is pretty nasty too. Once they hit the teens, pox becomes much more serious so if you get that far without having had it it is a really good idea to get jabbed.

Still b-f :D

Please go sign this petition to stop school league tables for five year olds. Life is pressured enough already!

Hello all - if you get any emails from my yahoo account (those who have done previous meet ups/exchanged emails or on facebook) please ignore it - some bastard hacker is trying to get their hands on your cash. I'm fine if rather annoyed. Fortuantely they sent an email to me at my work address so I knew precisely what had happened

Swampster - finally a good use for the hideous monstrosity that are popsocks Wish I'd known about the the scarring - poor DS1 has lots of scars on his torso from the pox a few years back. How crap to do school league tables for 5 yos!

Tempted to email back to say I've sent the cash just to wind the bastard up.

I chopped up tights and knotted both ends. Then realised I'd butchered up the wrong bloody pair - not the el cheapos...

Oh sorry to hear about the pox attacks oooggs ! DS had it very mildly at 9 months (only 6 spots) - didn't realise you could get it twice - was very smug that he got away with it so easily!

Dinky what a nightmare with your cyberhacker!

I'm off to Newcastle for a couple of days work - leaving DH to look after DCs - very tempted not to stock up the fridge, do the washing, sort out change bag / pre-school bag, etc before I go - just so that he gets a taste for what it is really like trying to keep it all together.....tee hee

DS has been waking up several times a night recently - asking whether it is time to get up yet.....I have just bought a Gro Clock - in the hope that he'll see that he can only get up when the sun is shining.....we'll see. Last night he hollered for me at 3am and when I went into his room he asked me if we had any macaroni in the cupboard - odd child

SummerRain ? I hope he is ok for his birthday too!!! He is much brighter today so really hoping for a decent nights sleep all round . I hope you don?t get 3 at once, 2 is bad enough!

Dinkystinky ? Yes she is a dramaqueen and Luke skipped his nap today ? I am not really to give it up yet . Enjoy your break away from dcs

Silverymoon ? thank you and they are getting better but slowly. I hated learning to drive, but wouldn?t be without it now. Luke isn?t even on the lowest level of the cot yet, he loves it in there and it is easy for me I am in no rush for him to go into a bed.

Mslucy ? I have never heard of a vaccine for chicken pox before

Swampster ? not impressed with league tables at 5 years old

Calico1 ? I have been told (no idea if true) that if they get it mildly under 12 months then there is a high chance they could get a 2nd dose!!!

Please just let me have a good nights sleep so I can keep up with the world

My BIL had the pox vaccine (lives in the US, never had chicken pox as a child) a few years back as he and SIL were coming over to the UK to spend xmas with us and MIL and my family when DS1 had the pox - from what I recall he felt quite ill with it. And it could (though they're not sure) increase the risk of getting shingles in adults. But he didnt get the pox off DS1 and that was what mattered.

Fingers crossed for your good night's sleep tonight Oooggs.

SM - focus on how great it will be when you can drive to work and back and not be reliant on DP. I took me around 9 attempts to pass my test - bet you'll pass well before that Am impressed at Luke being in a bed - no way in hell I'd trust danny to stay in one!

Calico - hope you have a good trip away. Remember to remind DH about changing nappies while you're away or I dread to think what you'll come back to

ps Bunnyclock worked a treat for us with DS1 - hope it does with your DS too.

result last night dt2 (Jack) went 7pm - 7.45am and Luke went 6.45pm - 5.30am (tad of milk) then slept til 8.15am I feel slightly human!!!!

great news oooggs

Glad you got a good nights sleep last night Oooggs - fingers crossed your clan are all on the mend now.

So, anyone remember whose little one's birthday comes up first? I think Herbgarden's little girl arrived around now didnt she?

I think she was about 4 weeks before A.... give me a minute and i'll root out the birth announcement thread.....

Sorry, couldn't go further than the 28th as A is shouting at me so there's a few 'still due' on this one!

New Arrivals

TinkerBellesMumandFifi2 - DD Sîan Anne Denise, 4lbs 8.5oz, 02.01.09
Dinkymum - DS Isaac Christopher, 5lbs 8oz, 19.01.09
Ooogs - DS Luke Daniel, 8lbs 6oz, 20.01.09
Herbgarden - DD Amy Hannah, 5lbs 14oz 23.01.09
idontbelieveit - DD Freya Rose, 6lbs 8oz, 26.01.09
laidbackinengland - DD Mabel Lucy, 8lbs 14oz, 29.01.09
tinasan - DS Enrico Marco, 6lbs 10oz, 29.01.09
onwardandupward - DC2 [I'll put name on fb], 8lb exactly, 30.01.09
stacysmom - DD Tabitha Rose, 6lbs 15oz, 31.01.09
MsLucy - DS Stanley William, 8lb 7 oz, 02.02.09
LittleMissNorty - DS Ewan Scott, 6lbs 13ozs, 02.02.09
swampster - DS Jacob, 7lb, 02.02.09
Jelliebaby - DD Olivia, 7lb 3oz, 02.02.09
MarkStretch - DS Frankie, 7lb 15oz, 03.02.09
Pempe ? DS Harry, 03.02.09
Nkweto - DD Alexandra, 8llbs 11oz, 04.02.09
MamaGoose - DD Indigo Norah Rose, 4.15kg/9lb 1oz, 04.02.09
littleboysblue - DS Luke Alan, 7 lb 13 oz, 04.02.09
fgpl - DD Phoebe, 8lb 9 oz, 05.02.09
McDreamy - DD Abigail Louise, 7lb 1/2oz, 06.02.09
Rosieposey - DS Milo John William, 8lb 10oz, 06.02.09
mumoverseas - DS Harrison William, 3.1k, 08.02.09
Questionkid ? DS Alexander George, 08.02.09
PinkTulips ? DS Aaron Matthew, 8lbs 2oz 09.02.09
Dinkystinky - DS Daniel Nikhil, 8lbs 6oz, 10.02.09
MrsY ? DD Meredith Lilian Faith, 7lb 7oz, 10.02.09
Givethedogahomebirth - DD, 8lbs 15oz, 11.02.09
KT1983 - DD Poppy Louise, 6lb 80z, 13.02.09
Pluto - DS Albert David Magnus, 10lbs 10oz, 13.02.09
JenniferTurkington, DD Harriet, 9lb, 15.02.09
America - DS Leo, 3.3kg, 15.02.09
KazzaL - DS Benjamin Hector Douglas, 8lbs3oz, 16.02.09
Astarte - details to follow.
winemakesmummyclever - DS Issac Alexander, 7lb 4oz, 17.02.09
TheHouseofMirth - DS Tarran James, 7lb 2oz, 18.02.09
Fruitstick - DS, Arthur, 8lb 13oz, 18.02.09
Calico1 - DD Lilian Helena, 7lb 4oz, 19.02.09
Mentalpup - DS Harry, 7lb 10oz, 20.02.09
Neerly3 - DS Charlie, 7lb 8oz, 20.02.09
Cocodrillo - DS Rufus, 8 lb 8 oz, 20.02.09
pinkbabybump - DD Eleanor Catherine, 6lb 14oz, 20.02.09
lardybump - DS Owen Francis, 8lb 12oz, 21.02.09
Catstar - DS Samuel James, 9lb 1oz, 22.02.09
chilledmama - DD, 8lb 5oz, 23.02.09
Littlesez ? DD, Isobella Rose, 8lbs 23.02.09
katieblirdsnest - DS Ivor, 8lb 4oz, 24.02.09
ihavenewsockson - DS Viktor Jake, 8lb 15 oz, 24.02.09

WHO'S NEXT.....

Munteria - DC2, due: 11.02.09 (age 37, Putney)
Ranirani - DC1, due: 13.02.09 (age 35, Herts)
Justme84 - due 14.02.09
Bunsen - DC2 (girl) due 21.02.09 CS booked for 16.02.09 (age 32, Leeds)
Scubagroover - DC1 (a boy), due: 17.02.09 (age 31, London/ Kent)
fruitstick - (a suprise), due: 18.02.09
DizzyBrummie - DC2, due: 20.02.09 (age 36, Berkshire)
Spottyshoes - DC2, due: 24.02.09 (age 28)
eejaykay - DC1 (a boy), due: 24.02.09 (age 34, London)

TinkerBellesMum was first.

Ah yes, had forgotten Tinkerbellesmum - think she flounced from MN some time ago. Well happy birthday to Luke for tomorrow Oooggs - hope the pox has well and truly left your house today in time for the little man's birthday tomorrow.

We've dwindled in number somewhat since then haven't we?!

Happy birthday Luke for tomorrow in case i don't get back on later Hope he's not too sick to enjoy being spoiled!

I was thinking in the shower (not a pretty thought!!) this morning of digging out that list - and you beat me to it

Boys seem fine now - wow they are all going to be 2

Hellooooo!

So today is the first real fab febbers birthday? Awesome!

That birth announcement list brought tears to my eyes, can't believe it's been nearly 2 years. Hope everyone is ok, M is gorgeous, chatty and energetic and I think I have a funny flu-type, but other than that, we're well. Work is fab, although I'm knackered from through the night shifts placing furniture, and J is waiting to hear about a promotion. We're also looking at selling the house and thinking about no.2, so 2011 could be a busy day!

My NYR is to try and be better about staying in touch with people (which includes all you lovely ladies) so I will try and be about more!

Will try and catch up through the thread to see what has happened.

x

Mrsy... don't read the threads from Feb 2009 whatever you do.... i sobbed

Ah, bless Summerrain - hope it was a good cathartic sob. Lovely to see you on MrsY - hope you recover from your lurgy soon and good to hear all otherwise good with you guys. Good resolution too

SR - I remember my absolute guilt at gibbering on about how yummy M was and then reading your posts.

I also remember about as the list grew and grew thinking that it was never going to be my day and I was doomed to be pregnant for ever!

I honestly hadn't noticed... I felt really horrible unloading my horror story on all of you who were either trying to enjoy new babies or worrying about impending birth yourselves but i desperately needed to talk it through and no one in RL wanted to listen. I certainly never expected anyone to feel bad gushing about their yummy baby just because things hadn't gone completely to plan for me, I'm so sorry you felt bad

Summerrain - that's what this board is for! We were all here with you, worrying about you and A, and hoping that he'd be ok. And look at him now 2 years later, full of beans, happy and healthy and ready to take over the world (well almost). Word of warning - we'll be in Ireland for my sister's wedding at some point this year: we'll need to make sure that he and Danny do not meet or they really will become the Toddler Overlords of the Universe

It's so awful that no-one else was there for you. That's exactly what we're for, though - look at Riven...