Jan 09: Spring is in the air and baby mj is due (and some of the others are going to the loo)

[120]

a nice and new and shiny one

[moosemama]

Morning

Hope it all gets moving soon for your MissJ, cramps sound hopeful.

HKZ, I think the card sounds like a really nice idea.

I have donated, but didn't realise you could do it anonymously till afterwards.

Awful weekend here, ds1 totally lost the ability to cope after witnessing a major bullying incident involving his old bully (who has now started on him again) and his best friends little brother. He was basically in full on meltdown from lunch at 12.30 until 3.15 on Friday, really traumatised, sobbing, shaking - and no-one thought they should call me! This is on the back of him being victimised again. I'd already been in to hand deliver a letter to his teacher and head on Friday morning saying things weren't being handled appropriately and ds was spiralling down and then it all kicked off that afternoon.

He has been in a right state all weekend. Saturday we couldn't calm him, or bring his anxiety down at all, but fortunately yesterday we had a day out to some visit some old friends and their lovely dcs, so he managed to calm down enough to enjoy that, but the anxiety and tears etc all came back on the way home when he thought about school this morning. Not easy to handle when you are doing 70 on the M6.

Went to speak to his Mon-Wed teacher this morning and she didn't really respond, but the teacher I wrote to did come and have a long talk with me and agreed I was right and that he boy concerned is a big problem. She also said she's furious that he hasn't been dealt with properly before now. Its all talk though, nothing will change - we've been through this loop before.

On a lighter note - I just asked dd what she wanted for lunch today and she said tomatoes. So I asked if she wanted anything with her tomatoes and she said "yes, I want squashed tomatoes and stew!". So she'll probably be wanting bread and butter in the gutter with that then. (Or is that just a brummie song?)

I am very of all the running. I'm still not allowed to get back into my walking because my ankle didn't heal right. As a result of that and comfort eating I've gained a stack of weight. I did try low carbing and lost a stone in a fortnight, but I hated it, it made me feel ill and its practically impossible to keep it up as a vegetarian.

I have just had the shopping delivered though and I've only bought really healthy stuff, lots of salad etc. My intention is to be really good, but I think that will depend on how things pan out with ds1 this week and my stress levels to be honest.

[moosemama]

I was missed out when you did MissJ's card, but I did get to contribute to HKZ's - Lenni pm'd me and I emailed a message back, iirc.

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moose, sorry to hear it's all kicked off again. On the losing weight front, I am finding the Paul Mckenna 'I can make you thin' really helpful. I feel completely differently towards food. My friend has also recommended I go dairy free, which I've managed (almost) for two weeks now, so not sure how that will affect it too. Obviously some exercise would help as well, but you can't do everything !

[stripeywoollenhat]

i'm in for a card and will make a donation via the link. i'm not sure mumsnet will have her address, though, i know they don't have mine.

missj, hope small girl will make an appearance soon, sure it is really tedious now

moose, sorry about ds1, hope he is coping a bit better with it now. nightmare that they can't get their act together at the school.

hkz, i always made dp do the jabs - only had to do it once and am still traumatised. c still doesn't like the practice nurse at our gp's (even though he is lovely) - she has quite the memory, the small girl.

well, she's still all miserable and congested today, and won't eat anything. she is napping now, but i reckon it'll be a fun afternoon... she's so congested it's making her choke, i am thinking of going to the gp, thoguh i doubt there's anything she could do.

on a brighter note, we've decided we can find the money for a holiday this year. thinking sicily, maybe.

[tinksbabyis2]

Hi mm sorry for ds1

[moosemama]

Thanks 120 and Tink.

Went to collect him with my heart in my mouth, but they've managed to keep the other boy away from him today and he was over the moon at having swum 160m without floats, so all was well. I am at his swimming, they'd all but given up hope of him being able to do it, but in the last fortnight he's suddenly started getting it. Amazing really, when you think he has almost no upper body and core strength. He's a fighter that one, he was determined not to let it beat him.

Stripey, sorry to hear about the snottiness. We've just been through similar with dd. Last night was the first nights sleep I've had in weeks and I woke up feeling worse this morning.

Great news about the holiday though, we are just starting to plan ours, but have a weekend trip to Legoland (all five of use) and the Bearded Theory Festival (me, dh and dd) coming up in May first.

I really feel like I need a break at the moment, but what with the dcs only being in school for 6 days in April and my Mum out of action after her hip replacement, its not looking likely. Mind you, I'm so looking forward to almost a whole month with no school hassles in April - that'll be a rest in itself really.

[Teaandcakeplease]

Oooo Moosey I worked at Legoland when it first opened for 4 years. Sounds great. Glad today was a better day and yay for the swimming! Fantastic stuff.

Still flippin tired and I've had a nap today too. Time to see the doctor I think. I'm getting a bit concerned about how knackered I am. Am I hypochondriac girls? I can't remember the last time I didn't feel exhausted.

Stripey I should have shared in infant olbas oil I reckon with the amount I go through with my kids. It's the only way I get any sleep when they're snotty. Hope she's better soon. the holiday sounds lovely!

MissJ meet up would be fab.

Hope DD is coping ok after the jabs HKZ. Poor mite.

I have read everything but my mind seems to have retained little

[Teaandcakeplease]

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[moosemama]

Thanks Tea, we've got a nice hotel suite with sitting room/bedroom for dcs and a separate room for us plus a small kitchenette, bed and breakfast and two days passes to Legoland for £186.00 for all five of us. So, not bad at all. Its for the boys' birthdays, rather than having parties this year. Both boys birthdays are mid April, but we're waiting until after the holidays to go, so it won't be so busy. Apparently we can be fastracked onto rides under their Special Needs policy because of ds1's diagnosis. Which is a relief as he's not good a queueing.

Is there any possibility you could be anaemic? I've just bought myself some seven seas tonic in the hope of perking myself up a bit, as I seem to go in cycles of being anaemic. I prefer to take Floradix, but can't get to the health shop, so had to get something that Tescos could deliver! I usually start to feel a bit better after 3-4 days if its anaemia.

[Teaandcakeplease]

Yes that's right. You should be able to be fast tracked on.

I might be yes, if the GP does blood tests though I can get something for free with my exemption card rather than pay though

[moosemama]

Good point, yes. Definitely get it checked by the GP then.

I tend to be borderline when I have my bloods done, but always feel so much better if I get some iron into me.

[GotArt]

I'll donate via the link. Thanks for that.

Waves and hellos all around. Knackering day here. Haven't even had dinner yet and am pining for bedtime, for me.

[missjackson]

So.... had a bloody show and period-type cramps all day, then contractions started around 11pm - really thought we were good to go as by 12.30 they were 7 mins apart. But then really tailed off - sadly not enough to let me go to sleep though! Am really, really trying not to feel frustrated. Am def in labour, but I think just first stage. Some painful cx but irregular - every 8-15 mins and only lasting 20-30 secs. Not regular enough to call the midwifes yet. OH asleep, sister asleep, N asleep but it's quite nice and peaceful here really. Don't know whether to try to doze or stay active though. If I move around I have more cx.

Just hope this isn't going to drag out forever. Please come out now baby girl.

[Teaandcakeplease]

I'd try and rest a little so you have the mental and physical energy for later on lovely lady. It is frustrating though as my labours were both like that. Many ((hugs)), keep your chin up, she is on her way Slowly but surely x

[tinksbabyis2]

dog - poor ds and @ carseat !! what a pain!!
hi mm we went to legoland in nov it was really good kids luved
tea worth checking with drs

good luck miss j heres sending vobes of a speedy labour

mum here yest had a good day
stayed over
today we have bed to change
she is dying my hair
i hv drs this aft to discuss changing onto a different pill as getting lots of headaches

[moosemama]

Oooo exciting - good luck MissJ, hope you managed to get some rest and then things picked up for you. Sounds like you'll soon have your beautiful little girl in your arms.

[stripeywoollenhat]

tea is right, rest probably a better idea than anything else, in case the girl really is going to take her time...

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[treedelivery]

Oh it all comes flooding back - how exciting!!

Now I have a very cheeky suggestion. 120, how would you feel about painting a small butterfly or similar as a card for Edgar? Your paintings are beautiful and peaceful. I think it would be a treasure, but you may not feel comfortable so sorry if I'm way off here.
GotArt - I seem to think you are mostly fairly large sculpture? Might be tricky to post from Canada

No time to reply properly to everyone, darn it.

Crazy to think MissJ may be pushing out new life right now

[hackneyzoo]

go miss j!

[moosemama]