October 08 - "I said no!"

[KSal]

it appears I posted the last post... so here's a new thread

I wouldn't worry - a close freind's DD is 2 years older and still needs her nap. she is a good night sleeper too.

its just one of those variable things

Nope star, no need to worry! Dd sleeps from 7.30 till at least 6am every night and would happily have a 2-3hr nap every day if I let her, in fact she and ds have both crashed out on the sofa now! Some kids need more sleep than others. She also is often asleep by the time I've finished singing to her, and she is 3.8 now.

Embrace the nap Star! I'm so glad S still naps as I know I'm going to really miss it when he stops. Sorry to hear about your DH's accident. How is he today?

CSWS - If you do have to stay in the hospital, is there any way you could book a private room (if they have them, I know some do) and keep J with you somehow? What kind of condition are you likely to be in after the op (bedridden, able to get up and about etc etc)?

KSal, I really don't know what to suggest about the sleep but you have my sympathies. It's torture. I have got a copy of the No Cry Sleep Solution - if you think it would be useful I'd be happy to post it to you, but I have a feeling they suggest waiting until the baby is a bit older before trying any of the stuff. I can check if you like though.

Well, I'm finally making an effort to come out of my stupor and had quite a good day today. I met my mum and sister in town and we all went for a walk in Regents Park and then out for lunch, which was great to take my mind off things. I've also booked an expensive haircut for tomorrow. It's a salon I've never been to before so I hope they don't f**k it up or I really will be depressed.

Yes I must say that after that very brief period of time when we had a second round of difficulty getting Q to stay in bed/settle, he's done it brilliantly since! I'm amazed at how easy it is to put him down for a nap or bedtime now. The perseverance before really paid off in our case.

Thanks for the no worries on too much sleep!
Have fun at the salon tomorrow cf :)
Pistachio I want a pic. What is DS getting stroppy about?

Where is 50ft?

Lol yes probably.

The needing a cuddle while tantruming happens here!! He's all irritated about something and about to throw himself on the floor but runs over and says "need 'ug mommy" love the ug for hug!
Anyway, yes Q gets upset when he can't have his own way but is slowly realising that life just isn't all about his way... Glad to hear this is all normal!

you speak for yourself pistachio - 50ft still loves meeeee .

am off to bed now, so will reply re op tomorrow.

Yes we all know :) I remember that Ronshar knitted her some lovely "I heart csws" badges a while ago

Where is everyone?
I'm having a birthday, so a rather lovely day doing very little. Went out for lunch with the kids and then DH ran around in the garden with them for a hour while I had a cup of tea.
Hope all well .

Hey ladies
Cf i am so sorry on your news. Hope you are ok now and hope its not a long wait for you to get in the clinic. Xx

Ksal. Dd1 had terrors the same time as my jobs ds. They are so scary but when you come to terms with knowing they actually don't Know anything or remember anything then it makes it easier. It is scary to see but they do eventually grow out of them. Dd1 does however still have the odd occasion where she shouts out or sleep walks but this is usually when she is over tired. I think it is us that suffer more as it is awfu to see and you feel so helpless

Al well here. Dd2 full of energy and cheekiness!!!

Happy birthday pepper too. Hope you enjoyed your day xx

happy birthday pepper :).

re op - I was told last week that I couldn't have J in with me overnight. I know that some other surgeons do the same procedure as a day case though, so I am going to write to the consultant (it was a registrar that I saw last week, and think I would have got further with the consultant himself) and copy in the infant feeding co-ordinator, and see if I can persuade them to make me the first op of the day and let me out the same evening. But I have no idea whether they'll agree or not.

And we have worms to add to the excitement in our house. Lovely.

Nice to see you, jenwa!
Happy birthday, pepper :)

Pistachio - glad you found something that helps. I assume you would know if it wasn't ok for the baby/you, so good that you can get some relief! :)

csws - where are the worms?

I went swimming with Q tonight, so much fun :) DH usually takes him, but can't because of his injuries right now. I don't like it usually because I'm so anxious about Q and the deeper water. He just runs everywhere (walks when I remind him to!) and lets himself go into really deep water until it's nearly too late - he just knows that someone will be there to help him, so doesn't worry but it terrifies me. Anyway, it was good fun today :) There was a little boy who kept calling him "Thomas" and Q kept saying, "I am Q.....". The little boy would say, "ok Thomas!" lol.

Very sleepy now. Even though Q and I had a 3 hour nap today . He slept 1pm-4pm and has been asleep since 7.30pm. I should have gotten him up at 3, everyone says to shorten it to 2 hours, but I wanted the sleep! have had very little of it lately!

csws I hope you can get the day surgery.

eek Worms!! They are about at the moment I think as we had a letter home from the school about them!

star hello, nice to see you too

hope 50ft ok, saw a status update today and was wondering if she was ok.

I didn't put any floatation device on him . there is a "beach" area and it very gradually gets deeper and loads of stuff to do/play with in shallow area. I too get nervous along the sides. He wants to jump in where it's deep but needs to wait for me to be ready and his impulsivity freaks me out.
What are worms then?

Happy birthday Pepper.
Hello everyone. Waving.

I dont knit Star, I may have threatened to

I cant take my children swimming because it has to be 1-1 for under 8 year olds. Not helpful at all.

Worms. Lovely.

Hello Jenwa.

Very busy here. DH just back from his week away. I have survived just!

Nothing to say really. Apart from I have now done my second Ocado order. I have finally entered the 21st century Oh and I have applied for a job and have got an interview next week. A bit worried but not going to think about it until this time next week.

What's the job ronshar?

Worms star. Coming soon to a child near you .