July 2010: Weaning's in full swing, the kitchen floor's covered in ming

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And voila: our 6th postnatal thread... which neatly works out roughly one a month [maths genius emoticon]

Dylthan can I ask what age was your ds when you noticed he needed speech therapy? Thanks.

wss I wouldn't bother taking her anywhere she's still young enough to improve on her own and even if you did take her to be accessed she's to young to even start with speech therapy.

Dylan is very young to start according to our speech therapist but because he is able to sit down and concentrate with the therapist for an hour and he is able to get the concept of long and short sounds she's agreed to teach him.

Sorry x-post he would of been about 3.6.

Thanks Dylthan , my gut instinct was that she's a bit young to be too worried about it, so you've confirmed that

wss just wanted to back up what the others and you've concluded re A's speech. F is younger but from older children i know, A's speech sounds pretty normal.

Also, I know 2 children currently being assessed for speech issues (one is 2 and the other not quite 4) and they are remarkably 'worse' than you're describing A - the 2yo doesn't speak AT ALL, which is apparently still within the higher range of normal and the 3yo is barely legible to anyone other than his parents.

sorry one thing - leaving the ends of words is sometimes a sign of hearing probs, that might be the only thing worth checking at this stage, imo

thanks cake hadn't thought about hearing, worth keeping in mind.

Had a huge earthquake over here in Christchurch - other end of the country from me. Such a small population here that virtually everyone knows someone who lives there though. Awful pics on TV at mo.

we had a crap night here, up at 12.30 then up at 4.10 and didnt settle til...6.45!!!then woke at 7.30 im not used to that! and when dh isnt here to nudge and say your turn to take over!!!
wss horrid when something happens like that hope your friends are all ok.
im taking L for a walk today and thats it, im going to keep the heating on all day as dh isnt here to tell me to turn it off!

Hello ladies,
wss earth quake in christchurch looks awfull, do u know anyone there?
my life ur nights sounds mighty simelar to mine, whats cousing the wake ups from ur end (im so sorry i havent cought up)
The reason for me not catching up it that i need someone to tell me it will be alright and that it wont be like this for ever. Im shattered, my dh has just announced that he thinks he is depressed,because of lack of sleep and to top it off Devon and I have giant cough and colds. I feel like everythings going wrong and i cnt do anything properly. I also feel like i have noone to turn to, my family and good friends are all miles away and the hv are as much use s chocolate tea pots. Im thinking i might go to the docs but i dont want to break down and make a issue of things and make them think im mental! this is the hardest time of all and i hate myself when i think i dont like my life any more.............not good!
Im sorry to barge in with all mememe, but i know u guys are good for a little comfort/kick up the bum talk.
x

I don't know anyone in Christchurch. Two of my friends have parents there - one of them was at pre-school today helping out (as was I), she was desperately trying to get hold of them.

My Fb message was one that everyone was posting to remind people here not to use their phones if not necessary - as the networks were going down and they were trying to keep them free for people actually in Christchurch who needed to phone emergency services etc.

Viksam it will be all right and it won't be like this forever I promise. It's hard and the most tiring thing in the world sometimes. Be kind to yourself, don't feel you have to do too much, you will get "you" back as time goes on...babies are lovely but such an upheaval sometimes. I gave both my babies lots of big hugs tonight though.

viksam the first year is the hardest for sure (not that we've got further than 2 and a bit so the teenage years could be worse ) Has your dh gone to the doc's if he thinks he's depressed? The gp won't think you're mental, babies put a lot of pressure on and it's a lot to deal with especially at this time of year when we all get sick. It will get better, it does get better. L is now 2.3 and is just gorgeous and so much less hassle than S. Like whatshesaid said don't put too much on yourself and focus on getting done the bare minimum and resting whenever you can.

wss I hope your friends' parents are ok, so scary not to be able to get hold of them when you need to.

mlic do you have a breadmachine? we bought one about 18 months ago and it's absolutely brilliant. I make my pizza bases/hot cross buns in there and it's so much easier than doing it properly.

I wonder why so many los aren't sleeping well again. Any more teeth coming through? food not sitting well with them? colds? growth spurt? ack, I have no idea. S has a stonking cold so he's not sleeping well cos of that but not a tooth to be seen.

that's awful wss. Do you know anyone there?

My ex lives in NZ and i wish i knew if he's ok (i don't know where in nz he lives). Am wondering whether to contact a friend of his on fb or something to check.

mlic poor you Reckon it's teething? Felix had his first three all come in less than a month and it's was one sleepless month. keep your mind focused on thursday!

A was up a few times teething last night but F stayed in bed all night - typical, they never have a good night at the same time.

How're you feeling memphis?

starting to sell all our old baby stuff - crib, moses basket and the small slings this week

cakes is your family complete now? wondered if you were planning on filling that 6 bed house next door im lending my brother my crib and carseat and stuff, im feeling ok just tired today so not answering door to anyone!
viks if you went docs they wouldnt think your mental, trust me ive been in there feeling like the world is ending and they have made me feel like its ok to feel the way i did, im not speaking too soon i hope but i feel things are improving now, go docs and have a chat about things, just airing your thought would probably make you feel better.
nixster hope everything goes ok, sounds scary but good that they found it all early on

xposted half the world

wss really hoping all is ok with your friends' parents.

vik can't add much to what the other lovelies have said but do come on and talk whenever you need. we're always here and between us have gone thru most things baby-related so can understand.

please don't hate yourself - be kind to yourself and try to focus on the things that you're doing well (and i'm sure there's tons).

it will get better - 1 year olds are the cutest things ever and most of them do sleep!

yy, family deffo complete memphis

i'm as old as the hills so too late for more really and even if i wasn't i think i've reached my tolerance levels for noise and mess with two of the blighters

are we doing this meet-up or not?

if so, can you haul your arses onto the fb thread so we can nail down the date and location and get train tickets booked?

morning all, totally shattered too! Wish all the babies would sleep.

viksam cant add to the advice but know how you feel, we are here anytime. Dh has to see the doc if he feels that bad. In this situation you have to sort you and he can get sorted.

nixster glad your ge tting took quick. A few of my friends and my mum had it done and say its uncomfortable but bearable. Be thinking of you on friday.

wss thats horrible about the earthquake, i hope your friends parents are ok.

.tsc hows frankie?

mlic make sure you do nowt on thursday!

memphis your quite right, hope you and l have a relaxing day.

cakes R is my last baby too and I have to say I am feeling quite that she's growing up so quick, is that unreasonable?

Dp should be finishing for holidays today but tbh his work are a nightmare so not holding my breath

thank you ladies,
i just feel that i have noone to turn to my bf is about to have her poorly cat put down, my mom has just had a hip replacement, my sister has ME and is in bed most of the time, my dad cant drive due to bad eyes, my brother is full up with his own family and my friends down here all have their own kids or work full time.Now my dh has announced that he is really struggling i dont even feel like i can really talk to him. I am going back to work the first week in April but if things are still like this the thought is horrid.I do know that its lack of sleep making me feel this bad but i just cant seem to see an end to it.
Also im worried that i have messed up the weaning as he just wont take puree unless its the carrot, parsnip and apple pouch. I have been doing BLW but this is proving difficult too. I just feel like i have lost the plot with everything.
wws however it all does pale into insignificance when u see the pictures of christchurch, i hope all are ok.
mylife i havent spoke to the HV no. but i kind of know from past experience that it will be futile, but i might give it a try. Think i will go to the docs though.
Are everyones babies waking then, i must try and catch up!