May 2010: The little ones may start to crawl, and we're returning business calls!

[rachelfruitloop]

Hello Ladies,

Here is a brand new thread for a brand new year!

Here is the list of babies::

THE MAY 2010 (OR THEREABOUTS!) BABIES

11 April LuckyC, GIRL, MATILDA, 14.47
15 April ForcesSweetheart, GIRL, MOLLY, 10.27, 7lbs 6ozs
16 April Littleowls, BOY, JOEL, 14.40, 4lb 8oz
16 April Memorylapse, GIRL, OLIVIA GRACE, 6.17pm, 6lbs 11.5ozs
23 April Sophie2008, BOY, COREY DREW 7lbs 2.5oz and GIRL, MIRIAM ELIZABETH 7lbs 4oz
27 April Brightredballoon, GIRL, 10am, 7lb 12oz
27 April Pagen, BOY, JACK JOHN, 7.30am, 9lbs 2ozs
29 April littleonemum, GIRL, LUX EMILIE, 9.40pm, 7lbs 7 ozs
29 April mummymunchkins, BOY, ZAKARIYA IDRIS, 7lbs 4oz
04 May fiveisanawfullybignumber, GIRL, FLORENCE MARGARET GRACE, 6.14pm,
04 May hormonalmum, GIRL
05 May sweetkitty, BOY, JACOB DAVID JOHN, 4.52am, 8lbs 5ozs
05 May Mustbemadno3 GIRL, LILLIA VICTORIA SOFIA, 05.05am 6lbs 8ozs
06 May Alle, BOY, OSCAR, 12.20pm 6lbs 8ozs
06 May alexw, GIRL, JULIA MAUD, 7lbs2oz
07 May TwentiethCenturyHeffa, BOY, CORIN, 7lbs1oz
07 May sheepgomeep, GIRL, JESSICA, 9lbs 12.5oz
08 May Lizzie9442, GIRL, LOUISE, 9.01pm, 10lbs
10 May Hobnobfanatic, GIRL
11 May 30ish, BOY, OLIVER JAMES, 10:05am, 9lbs 7oz.
11 May millingtonsmummy, BOY, HARRY EDWIN, 1.17am, 8lb
12 May kateyjane, BOY, THOMAS EDWARD, 11.29am, 7lbs 12ozs
13 May MarquiseDeMerteuil, BOY, FELIX BENJAMIN, 5lbs 15oz
14 May itshappenedagain, GIRL, FLORENCE ELEANOR, 5.22am, 8lb 6oz
14 May TomlinTowers, GIRL, SOPHIE MAE, 8.43am, 9lbs 7oz
15 May pigleychez, GIRL, LUCY OLIVIA, 9.30am 7lbs 12oz
15 May slipperthief, BOY, DANIEL HENRY, 7.28pm, 8lbs 4oz
16 May Wibblela, GIRL, REFAELLA, 12.22am, 8lbs 4oz
17 May pamelat, BOY, ALEXANDER, 12.14pm, 7lbs 8oz
17 May Morph2, BOY, JACOB ANTHONY, 7.50pm, 6lbs 11ozs
18 May squirtsmum, GIRL, REBECCA LOUISE, 1.37am, 9lbs 14.5oz
18 May MinnieMummy, GIRL, 8.31am, 10lbs 11oz
18 May KatnKankles, GIRL, AVA ROSE, 8lbs 14oz
19 May TinyVeins, GIRL, VERITY RUTH ELLEN, 00.41am, 6lbs 2oz
19 May Sweetpeasmum, GIRL, SOPHIE ELIZABETH, 6.38am
20 May Sassles, BOY, SAMUEL, 9lbs 4oz
20 May KaffaCakes, BOY, ALBERT STANLEY, 1.09am, 7lbs 8.5oz
20 May Den26, BOY, RIAN ALEXANDER, 7lbs 13oz
21 May Carikube, GIRL, ALICE JANE, 2.17am, 8lbs 5oz
21 May peaky, BOY, FINN, 2.47am, 7lbs 12oz
21 May Gils, GIRL, MELISSA ANNE, 3.38am, 8lbs 10oz
21 May Rachelfruitloop, BOY, ERIC DAVID, 3.48am, 11lbs 2oz
22 May Fumble, GIRL, ISABELLA ROSE, AKA BETTY, 6.10pm, 4lbs
23 May newmomma, GIRL, 6.34am, 8lbs 12.5oz
24 May Mollycuddles, GIRL, MOLLY LETITIA ROSE, 2.24am, 8lbs 3oz
24 May LuckyMiller, BOY, IRA JACOB, 8lbs 2oz
25 May Hollyoaks, GIRL, GRACE ANNABEL, 6lb 110z, 00:07
25 May JamesandtheGiantBanana, GIRL, 7lbs
25 May Nimk, GIRL, 6lbs 8oz
26 May myfirstbump, GIRL, DARCEY ELIZABETH, 2.18am 8lbs 15oz
27 May first1, GIRL, CHLOE GRACE, 8lbs 3oz
28 May AnAngelWithin, GIRL, WILLOW, 00.34, 8lbs 15oz
29 May schipo, BOY, HUXLEY, 4.40am, 7lbs 13oz
03 Jun RacquelWelsh, BOY, GEORGE, 6.20am, 7lbs 9oz
03 Jun Moggmum, BOY, DYLAN ASHLEY, 7.34am, 7lbs 10oz
03 Jun AliMouse, BOY, CALEB LLOYD, 2.31pm, 8lbs 1oz
04 Jun Yorky, BOY, DAVID LUKE, 2.05am, 9lbs 1oz
05 Jun cupcakefairy, BOY, JUDE, 3.11am, 8lbs
05 Jun Booboomonster, GIRL, ARIEL INDIA, 3.25am, 10lbs 4oz
05 Jun Ande, BOY, 09.54am, 6lbs 12oz
07 Jun Homebirthmummy4, GIRL, VIRGINIA NIAMH, 23.42, 10lbs

Hi All!! Sorry i haven't been on to update you but glad some of you have seen the fb updates! Thank you so much for all your well wishes :)

I can't believe how brave my little boy has been and how well he has dealt with everything that has been thrown at him! Very proud mummy :)
I can't lie it was the most awful time and the day of surgery was the longest of my life. I took him down to theatre at 8.30am and he didn't get out of recovery until 5.30pm! We had a phone call around lunchtime to say that the riskiest part was over atleast. He was pretty much out of it on morpine for first day but was being sick so was taken off of it fairly quickly. I got my first and most amazing cuddle at 5am the day after surgery :)

The worst part was days 2 and 3 when his eyes were swollen shut, it was awful and i felt completely helpless, but the following day they started opening again and we got our first smile which made us all cry!! We were discharged on day 5. His new head shape is absolutely amazing considering how long his head was and how pointy it was at the back. He has a zigzag scar over the top of his head from ear to ear which will be hidden by his hair when it grows back in. We have a check up in 6 weeks time. The team at Alder Hey were absolutely amazing too which helped loads. We're planning a fundraiser for them in the summer as well as Ronald Macdonald house as its such a valuable service to families with sick kids.

Thanks again for having us in your thoughts.

Kateyjane - i'm so glad things are sounding a little more positive and really hope the test results bring more good news.

Hollyoaks - glad to hear grace is doing so well and good luck with your new venture

Carikube - so sorry your going through a stressful time too, i don't think anyone has escaped this bloody financial mess :(

Hi to everyone else! Sorry for no personals but glad to hear all little ones are keeping us all on our toes :) Its exciting to think all the first birthdays are coming up :)

Den you are amazing! I am genuinely humbled by you.

Den - so please Rian is home and well, I can't believe how quickly he recovered. I can't imagine how hard surgery day was for you, Grace was only down about 3 hours and it was the worst time of my life, so a whole day sounds like torture. I second Stuffthenonsense, you've been so brave.

Sorry for no more personals, have a sick baby and toddler, so lots of vomit, washing ahead and not much sleep :(

aww my goodness, thank you ladies :)

Not so good about the vomit Holly - hope it vanishes soon and you get more sleep.

Den26 - I've been loving your updates, so glad it all went well with Rian's op. I agree with Stuffthenonsense, you're so brave and you have such an amazing little boy.

Angel - congratulations on the weight loss, that's awesome! I've lost 4.5 stone since September but still have a way to go. I feel fantastic for it though.

Hope all ill children get better soon, there seems to be a lot about at the moment. DS has a nasty cold and his eyes are filled with green gunk and are all bloodshot :( Think I might need to take him to the GP in the morning tbh.

Everything good here, things much better with DH which is lovely.

hi all
first things first, den sooo glad everything has gone well, i am glad you have so much support, please let us know what you do for fundraising to collaborate, having a sick child is an awful thing and the children hospitals always help so much to make it all more bareable...
my toe is now on the mend, surgery was pain free, thanks anesthesia, and it looks a lot better, don't have as much pain as before either...
took the day off today as oscar has been sick since last night, wouldn't think something so small could hold so much vomit inside him, well in my carpet now, sleeping much of the time, which i think is good, maybe i'll try to get a few blinks myself, must hang the laundry, thought...

can't believe will be doing birthdays!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all,

Just an update for all of you who've been on the thread since the beginning, I've just being chatting to VivClicquot via pm, you may remember her dd Gracie was diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder early in the pregnancy and so she left us, well she is now 37 weeks with dc2 and due early May. :o Hopefully she's going to pop on with a birth announcement in the near future, but I'm so happy for her after she went through such an ordeal.

getoffme - lots of vomit here too, both dds sleeping atm, we are now in hour 38

Alma - wow! re weight loss! i take my hat off to those of you with so much will power! Your poor DS hope it clears up soon

getoff - glad the op went ok and that its not as painful, hope oscar feels better soon and will keep you posted re fundraising - thank you :)

Holly - i remember Viv, thats great news, i'm glad she's getting on ok

Really hope vomit clears soon ladies

don't you just love the smell of the house with all the vomiting no matter how long for you open the windows which you can't cos will be cold ?

There's a lot of the vom bug round here too, but so far touchwood we manage to have escaped it. I'm suspecting a case of slapped cheek syndrome though, which has apparently been doing the rounds at nursery, but seeing as she only goes one day a week I'm hoping it won't be that. It's hard to tell between teething and general coldiness though.

Den, great news about Rian. I will definitely help out with any fundraising you're doing.

[jealous] of all this weight loss. I seem to be looking more and more puddingy at the moment. Tis weird. My boobs are popping out of my bra and I've had completely inexplicable rages at DH (poor sod). I'm almost starting to wonder if I might be pg again. It's extremely unlikely but I might poas at the weekend out of curiousity. Would be lovely if I was, but I'd started to get into the idea of having a 2.5-3 year gap. We'll see.

Viv was before I joined, but I'm always glad to hear good news! Would be lovely to hear her good news when the time comes.

Hi all, I am just skulking back to see how everyone is getting on. I don't know if anyone will even remember me! I've missed so much since it's been almost a year since I last visited. I can't believe how much time a baby takes up! I have caught up with most of the recent news but haven't dared to read all of the posts.

Its good to read good news - Den26 about your baby boy, I'll keep checking back to find out about your fundraising.

I remember VivCliquot - that's brilliant news. I've thought about her a few times since her sad news.

I hope all the poorly sick little people are recovering, there must be something going round at the moment.

Joel is getting big now and is off with his walking. He seems too independent already! His weight really caught up after a few months (he was 4lb 8oz when born), now he is just a little gannet. I'm also due again in October, but the absoloute shocker is that it's twins! I don't really know how I'm going to cope yet but it'll all just fall into place.

I'm going to make a huge effort to keep up with everyone on the thread. I just had to come back to wish all your fabulous little ones happy birthday next month! xxx

Hi All

Just popping on quickly to catch up with the news.

Den26 - excellent news about Rian, so pleased everything went well for him. I hope he recovers really quickly.

Hollyoaks - good news about Viv, I remember her talking about her wedding (seems such a long time ago!). Please pass on my best wishes to her if you pm her again.

Littleowls - wow, twins! Many congratulations! Do you know if they are boys/girls/mix? You will be fine, your DCs will keep themselves entertained. You will just need a super-sturdy washing machine!

Sending get well vibes to all those with poorly babies at the moment, hope they all recover in time for their first birthday parties!

Talking of which, what are people buying their DCs for their first birthdays. I cannot think of ANYTHING to get DD, we seem to have already bought it all for DS first time round! I was thinking of a swing for the garden, a double on so that DS and DD can swing at the same time, but that seems more of a present for DS, and he is getting a bike. Any ideas that I can "borrow"??

All is well here, apart from present dilemmas, and the fact that I return to work in three weeks which I am dreading. I just want to stay at home with my babies!!

Den- Ive been following you on Fb and cant believe how quickly hes recovered! What a little star! :)

Angel and Alma- Well done you on the weight loss!

Hollyoaks- Pass on our best wishes and congrats to Viv. Thats fantastic news!
:)

Dancing- Keep us updated when you poas! Exciting stuff.

Little Owls - Great to hear from you again. Wow and Congrats! Bet that was a shock. You will be fine!, Busy but fine

Tomlin- Cant believe its almost a year! Scary stuff!
Lucy's main present is a Smart trike. DD1 got one for her first birthday and loved it. She still uses it now and has jsut started to use its pedals. Can wait to take them both out on thier little trikes.. Too cute!
Theres plenty of other little bits that ive already got too (bead frame, wooden blocks etc) but agree its hard as shes already got tons to inherit from DD1.

Been out lots enjoying the sunshine and had a fab day out at the farm with a friend and her DD. Just arranged another farm trip (different farm) for Mon to meet the Easter bunny!!

Lucy's speech is coming along great and already says a few words, Mumma, Dadda, Baa (for sheep) Neigh sound (for horse) and Shhh ( can you tell her sisters volume button is stuck on full!)

And very cutely if you say 'Love you' to her she burries her head into you and says 'ahhh' Heart melts everytime! :)

Hope all the sicky babies are feeling better soon. :(

Tomlin - I haven't really got Joel very much for his birthday. He tends to get loads off his grandparents on a weekly basis. I couldn't think of anything special so I've just got him some nice books, he loves looking at books! (I feel like a cheapskate!!)
I don't know what 'type' they are yet. I am 15 weeks on monday. I don't think we will be finding out even though many people say it will help us be more prepared.

Pigley - That is sooo cute! She is doing really well with her speech isn't she?

Just popping in again..after a ling time away..Im afraid I struggled to keep up with the thread and tend to post mainly on fb..Hope everyone is ok, Been thinking of you Kateyjane and Den

Littleowls..wow! you will have a busy little family..I recommend a new washing machine that can handle a 7lb load!

Olivia is one today who'd have thunk it..I sometimes wish I could turn the clock back as there has abeen alot of happiness since that lovely time..but my children and especially Olivia keep me strong.

Joined slimming world and lost 3lb in the first week.
Our house also smells sweetly disgustingly of vom

It's me, Dancing. Have name changed, just didn't know what to change to!

getoff, hope Oscar's feeling better and that you have got the sick smell out of everything the carpet

Littleowls, lovley to hear from you again! Congrats on the twins! Glad Joel is doing well too.

ML, it's nice to see you here too, although we keep up on fb. I'm still feeling a little that our babies are starting birthdays, although we've still got 6 weeks until Darcey's.

We bought her birthday party frock today, it's this one from John Lewis pricey, but beautiful. And you're only one once

I can't decide between a wheely bug, sand/water play , trolley block tray, or toy pram for her present. We're having her christening on her birthday weekend, so with lots of relatives visiting, she's probably going to get spoilt rotten.

Pigley, Lucy sounds like a right chatterbox! It must be lovely having the two girls enjoying each other

So, I got a negative on the test. Although I worked it out, and it's been that long since we did 'it' that I could be around 12 weeks by now! I'm going to try and get in at the docs this week just to see. It could just be the sign that af is on the way back.

I was thinking about it, and although I'd love another one, I'd like a bit longer with just Darcey for now. I'm a bit scared of adding a newborn in, just when we've got the hang of our first baby! I know it would all be fine when we got there, but we're still waking up with Darcey, and I know a new baby wouldn't wake up at the same time and then I'd be destroyed!

Littleowls - congratulations!!! That's fantastic news :)

Hollyoaks - I remember VivClicquot, so glad to hear her news :) I was wondering how she was getting on.

Tomlin - we're getting DS a wooden playhouse. It's waiting in the garden to be built at the moment although DH and I have been painting it. It's for both of them really, since I don't suppose DS will mind but will enjoy it lots I'm sure.

Memorylapse - hope Olivia had a good birthday, she's such a gorgeous little girl. I was looking at your photos on FB and DH commented that she was a very cute baby. Hope you're all feeling a bit better now.

Seeksnewname - love your name change, that's great! DD got a wheelybug for her first birthday (from GPs) and it's been great. DS loves it too now. That dress is lovely! Hope the doc is able to help you. I still get very hormonal atm so maybe it's just normal?

Both DCs poorly here with a very nasty virus :( Hoping it will clear up soon and leave them both alone. Otherwise everything going pretty well.

Hope everyone with the sicky bug gets better soon, sounds pretty grim.

Hello Ladies,
I have a mega-post here!!! I've been feeling nostalgic with the first birthdays of the thread this week, so was having a look at our thread from about a year ago! It was a special time. I'm glad it was, as at the time I wasn't sure how memorable it would be the second time round. I've been keeping up with a lot of you on Facebook, but it's nice to hear from some of you ladies again. Congratulations Littleowls! that is fab news about the twins!! So glad to hear that Joel is doing well, too!

We've been keeping busy here, I've been roped in to being secretary of DS1's preschool committee, so that has added a whole other set of tasks! He's starting nursery next term and then reception in September... where has my baby gone?! The nice thing is that with Eric, I still see him as a baby, where as with DS1, he always seems so grown up because we see it all for the first time with him.

Eric is doing well, he's able to stand without holding on to anything, and is moving furniture around!!! He's like Bam Bam from The Flintstones! He's got a very sweet disposition and smiles loads and is extremely cheeky with a dirty old man laugh. He's saying Mama, Dada, and he calls his big brother Dadadada - I think he's trying to say JaJa (for James). He will also say good if he's eating a food he really likes. He's recently started making motor sounds when driving his toy cars and trains around, which was something his big brother did obsessively - that boy used to make motor sounds for everything! So it is very cute to see Eric doing it now, too!

I'm still breastfeeding, though I started expressing milk to give him a bottle after lunch, as he's such a nosy neighbour he won't stay latched on long enough to drink much. I've been adding the tiniest bit of cow's milk to it. One day last week we were out and I didn't bring any expressed milk, so I just gave him a cup with a lid with cow's milk in it, and he drank the whole thing! I was wondering if he'd be sick or anything but he was fine. It's a bit early, but from what I understand it can be a bit risky for allergies. He had eczema when he was younger, so I had to change to laundry soap for sensitive skin and that cleared it up.

It's the last month of my maternity leave, which ends the 9th May. I'll have annual leave after that and return to work the 18th June. We're having a holiday to Madeira to visit my MIL (who stayed with us for a few weeks when Eric was born) so that will be fun, my DS1 will turn four while we're there. My job has been eliminated and I am a displaced member of staff, so I will return to work as a "spare" weekends only, being sent to any train station within my group. I find that very unnerving, but I'm pleased I still have a job! A friend of mine is going to be babysitting the boys for me on the odd weekend days that my DH has to work as well. I'm hopeful that will end up being a good situation.

Eric is still not sleeping through and never has. It's been nearly 3 weeks of not feeding him in the night, but he's still waking up at least once. DH is having to settle him, and he goes back to sleep fairly quickly, but now DH is getting tired after 3 weeks of it. I feel like shouting "WELCOME TO MY WORLD"!!!! We seem to be not getting along great lately, but I think the tiredness has a lot to do with it. I got my first period I've had in months and months (since my breakthrough bleeding from the Merina coil stopped) so that has made me feel extra tired and moody. I am just absolutely not interested in doing the deed these days (poor DH), but I feel SO BROODY!!! Am I crazy?????? DH says there is no way we'll go for number 3 and I know that's very sensible! My body still hasn't recovered from carrying 11 lbs of Eric as it is, my GP said a month ago that I still have a 3 cm gap in my stomach muscles and she might have to refer me back to physio! I've started doing my exercises again, albeit sporadically!

I think we'll do a little birthday party for Eric, just inviting a few of the babies we know (mostly younger siblings of my DS1's friends!) and it will be Waybuloo themed, as that's Eric's favourite show. I'll probably just get Waybuloo plates and napkins and then do cupcakes and snacks. What are everyone else's plans for first birthdays?

Tomlin I hope your return to work goes ok. As for birthday pressies, I think we're going to get Eric a Waybuloo soft toy for his birthday, he's much more into soft toys than his big brother was. He has inherited loads of toys from DS1 already, but DS1 was more into Night Garden and Eric isn't as bothered about it! I think DH wants to get Eric a Duplo set as well, as he likes any excuse to give the Lego corporation our money! I also want to get Eric a smart summery outfit, especially as he's having portraits done in the afternoon of his birthday.

I am extremely excited as I'm going to see my most favourite band of all time on the night before Eric's birthday - Suede performing their entire album 'Dog Man Star'. It will be so nostalgic for me, as I followed Suede across America when they toured for that album (and also followed them on the tour for their album after that!) so I've seen them perform many, many times! I'm definitely shaping up to being sad old Britpop mum! How uncool!

Den I'm so relieved to hear that Rian is recovering so well after his surgery, that is fantastic!

Kateyjane I hope that Thomas is doing ok. I am thinking of you guys often. After all this time on the thread, I only just discovered this week that my DH knew Katey at Uni! Such a small world!

I don't know if you guys remember about my friends' baby Brucie who passed away in September, but Brucie's dad is running a half-marathon at the beginning of May to raise money for the King's College Hospital where Brucie was cared for and Ronald McDonald House. If anyone has any spare pennies and wants to sponsor Brucie's dad, the link is here. There is a wee pic of Brucie there as well.

Pigley Lucy just seems like the most clever girl!!! It sounds like you're having so much fun with your girls!

Angel great to hear from you! Glad you and DH seem to be working things out. I know what you mean about it being a shock that Willow puts everything in her mouth, Eric does as well. DS1 hardly ever did, and he didn't crawl until he was 13 months! Eric gives me a run for my money!!! Congrats on the weight loss, that's amazing!

Alma well done on your weight loss as well, that is such an achievement!

Hollyoaks and Carikube I hope your family situations with the jobs isn't too stressful. So many people I know are/have faced redundancy and are rethinking their plans.

Seeksnewname I love that dress for Darcey, she's going to look smashing in it!!! Too bad about the negative test, but like you say, probably better to wait a bit longer! The night waking is a killer, that is why I think I must be bonkers for feeling broody!

Well, this post is just ridiculously huge!! Sorry!

To all with these nasty tummy bugs and snot monsters in their homes, I hope that all get well soon!

Much love to you all, and look forward to hearing about first birthday celebrations!!

Morning all

We tried controlled crying last night, as we were at our wits end with Grace and her non-sleeping. It's like she's never been in a deep sleep since she was born, constantly thrashing about or demanding milk/juice. We haven't helped by letting her co-sleep after she gave up bf. So, she fell asleep after her bath and bottle at about 8pm last night, slept in her cot till 11pm and then all hell let loose. She screamed for about 90 mins, it was horrendous and I know we got off lightly. Just kept putting her dummy in and lying her down, eventually she went off and then slept till 8am (the longest ever!). I tried to cuddle her in at one point but she wanted the bottle, not me :( So, a bit aprehensive about tonight, not sure whether to keep the routine really rigid or more flexible.

Rachel - I'm not even going to attempt to top that post. Great to hear how the boys are doing. You've got me feeling all nostalgic, may have to revisit last years thread too to read about us all whining about big bellies and sore backs etc...

Seeksnewname - never mind about the bfn, it might take a while with your cycle not being regular yet, best not to stress about it and let it happen when your bodies ready. Easier said than done though I know.

Alma - well done on the weight loss :) I've lost about 4-5lb this week with sickness bugs and stress, shame I'll put it back on this week now we're all feeling better.

Getoff - glad your toes healing well and hope ds is feeling better.

Den - let me know if we can help with fundraising in any way, might have some ideas as we raised quite a bit for the local scbu and babyloss support group after we lost our dn.

Dancing - any news? Did you poas? V exciting :o (when it's happening to someone else)

Littleowls - welcome back, great to hear Joel is doing well and twins, wow and congratulations! I second the advice to get a big washing machine :)

Tomlin - we're in the same situation with toys, dd2 has everything handed down from dd1 and the house and garden is sooo full! I know my mil will get her something big and we have her trike that my dm got her for xmas still unopened in the garage. Might just go for clothes, though we've got loads of them too. Will probably just have a small family tea party for her actual birthday, as I'm at work :(, hopefully get out in the garden and burn some sausages.

Pigley - Lucy sounds like she's coming along well, Grace is still stuck on dada, mam (only at night!) and that (?).

ML - great to hear from you on here again, I think quite a few of us are venturing back now the birthdays are upon us. It looks like Olivia enjoyed her first birthday. Hope the vomit stops soon, it's just stopped here and it really too it out of Grace. :(

Hope everyone who can enjoys the easter hols and the nice weather.

Just got a lump in my throat reading this

Hollyoaks. I am Spartacus Dancing. I'm quite pleased in a way that it was negative. When faced with the prospect of another baby (which could well be our last ) I'd actually rather wait a bit longer after all. And I don't even have a cycle yet, let alone a regular one!

I got all emotional reading that thread too. Thanks for the link. God, remember all that excitement? I remember watching everyone coming past the ward thinking "is that Angel?"

We had to do cc again last night. Darcey woulddn't eaten a bite all weekend, so she wasn't full enough to go to sleep. On Saturday we indulged her and she was awake until 11pm when she finally crashed. Last night she screamed for about 35 mins then feel asleep. Slept until 2am then woke again at 5am and 6.30. She used to sleep so well, but it all went to pot just before christmas when she seemed to get one cold after another.

rachel, smashing is one of my favourite ever words! Glad you think so. Your poor stomach! How big is Eric now? Has he evened out at all?

Hollyoaks..I feel very nostalgic reading last years thread too..Hope Grace is feeling better now

Hey all! I cannot believe how crazy the thread was back then!! Feels weird that we now have nearly 1 year olds!!

Not sure what we're going to do for Rian's birthday, hopefully the grandparents will come and visit and i might attempt a cake (although ML your in the night garden cake on FB was awesome and an easier solution!!). Not sure what to get him - i've already got him a paddling pool and balls which i desperately want to give him early in all this nice weather but i had bought a leapfrog activity table which he got early cos i couldn't wait!!!

Great to hear about all of these baby genius' - Pigley Lucy is amazing!!! Rian's calls everything mummum or daddad! He is good at leaning in for cuddles and now knows what his tongue is when asked. Have taught him High 5 this week which i love when he does it! He's getting around by bum shuffling which provides me with hours of entertainment!

Little owls - good to hear from you and congratulations re twins! ow exciting! :)

Hollyoaks - hope tonight goes well

Thanks again to everyone for thinking of Rian and your offers re fundraising, we're planning a music event (as DP in a band) with various bands throughout the day. I've been left in charge of other fundraising activities to do during the event i.e. raffles etc so any suggestions welcome (thanks holly).

Good luck to Brucies dad Rachel, glad Eric doing well but hope his sleep improves soon.

Morning,

Second night of CC, Grace went from 8pm to 5:30am then cried half-heartedly and stood up for about an hour and then went back till 7am. I feel surprisingly refreshed as when she sleeps we sleep really well, no more hanging off the side of the bed or being kicked in the head. DH feels like death, but he doesn't cope with being up in the night and was ready to throw the towel in after 5 mins last night. :o

DD1 also gave up her night time dummy to the fairies last night in exchange for magic pennies which we'll be using to buy her a pink slide today. She's thought about it for a few days and couldn't put it in the 'fairy bag' till we said the fairy would take it to her aunties baby in her belly and she put it straight in. :) There's pink glitter fairy dust all over my landing now.

Dancing/seeks - I knew that so why did I type that? Well at least you can have all the fun of ttc while not worrying about whether you do or not. I miss that :( Hope the CC worked for you.

ML - she's feeling much better now, off the see the hv this morning to get a referral to a nutritionist/dietician for her spots and tummy pains, the spots completely disappeared during her illness and then returned as soon as she started eating again. Wondering whether she has a slight food intolerance. Hope all of your kids are feeling better and you.

Den - reading the thread seems like another lifetime now, I got a little lump when I read you saying Rian had a funny shaped head, who'd have thought what would have happened since. I was choked when I read my own update five days after she was born, it brought back memories of handing her over to the anaesthestic nurse (one of the two worst moments of my life :(), I'm sure you know how that feels. However, it then went onto feeding nightmares and sleepless nights and I thought glad we're one year on from that now. :)

Seeksnewname - hope Darcey's sleep improves. Corin went downhill before Christmas as well and has only just got better (putting him in his own room was a magic cure). He's up a bit atm but only because his ears are infected again and hurting him :(

Rachel - thanks for letting us know about that marathon. Good luck to Brucie's dad. A holiday in Madeira sounds fab!

Den26 - good luck with the fundraising, sounds great.

Hollyoaks - Hope CC is working. Love the dummy fairy! Sounds great :)

We're just having a little tea party for DS's birthday with family. I'm hoping we'll have his playhouse built by then so the DCs can spend the day playing in there. I was thinking about maybe turning a choc cake recipe I have into a Gruffalo cake. I think if I can shape it into his face then the decoration shouldn't be too hard. Hmm. Can't believe he's nearly 1 though. He's still very cuddly and very happy. Eats everything in sight (literally) including stealing his sister's food and ours . His hair is finally starting to curl just like DD's did about now so looks like I'll have two curly babies!