June '05 mummys - the one with veg and fruit mush!

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lynny growbags are cheaper at kiddiecare hang wil do you a link grobags

hi troublesmummy, and welcome, so tell us a bit about you?

maybe we should all do a quick recap of our stats so the newies know a bit more about us

Me
Children - 2 girls 3years and 5months
Married - Yep 7 years
Age - 27
Location - Sheffield

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Welcome Troublesmummy and Twitchet. I have been more of a lurker than a poster recently - but wanted to welcome the new junies.

I'm 38
Live in Nottingham
DD is 20 weeks today
Married for 7 years

I was a latecomer to the Junies too, only found them after dd was born, but was welcomed with open arms and feel like I have got to know everyone.

Very of the outing to the tate modern this week - I still haven't been. When I lived in London, I did used to do the museums etc a lot and it is something I miss.

I will try and do a proper catch up tomorrow, as I have a glass of wine calling me and just need to veg for now.

Well today, ds learnt how to squeal. I love it. sounds like a little girl. And he has been the happiest boy in the world. Someone gave me my baby back!! Hopefully, this is the way forward and my grumpy man is no more!!

I'm 24, been with dp for 4 years, who is also 24, and we are getting married in September. Live in South Derbyshire, and ds is 19 weeks, and 1 day, and was a happy accident. Oops probably to much info there!!

Would love to hear all about you other Junies too. Sorry, if you've already done this

Hello all
Wanted to join in the catch up
I am 29
Married (five years in Jan)
Have dd1 2yrs and 7 ish months and dd2 also 20 weeks today.
Location - Cyprus (at the mo - moving back to the UK in Feb)

SFX - Wow what an interesting life you must have had.
Lynny - Try ebay for grobags. Two will be useful mainly for if dd is ever sick....... I do have some Candide sleeping bags that were on special offer when dd1 was born which are nice too. Get the bigger size now though....am sure you were anyway. I really think they are worth it.
Right off to bed. Bye ladies.

Hi Troublesmummy,my stats are as follows:

I'm 32
Been with dh for 15 years,but only maried for 8.
Have finally got our ds(born 19/06) after 7 years of trying,and I'm an Essex girl,living near Romford.

oh stats before bed

age 36 be 37 in feb

been with dh 10 yrs married 3.5

olivia first baby 23wks tomorrow

live in london/surrey border

night all sleep well

ps- skyler think life about to become even more interesting, this parenthood thing is quite an adventure

newbies - do you know about concise thread? look further down on post natal clubs its often useful to keep in touch when busy

Good idea Katz. My stats:

Age 34
2 DSs - one three year old and one 22 week old.
Married: 6 years next Feb.
Lives: Leeds

If there are any other lurkers out there, now's a good time to jump straight in!

Twitchet, sorry you've had a tough few days. The overstimulation thing is a complete nightmare, once they are wound up and over-tired it's really hard to get them to switch off. DS2 sometimes will hold a muslin over his eyes which helps (doesn't always work though).

Redheadmum, like you I'm a bit behind on the mushy veg as I haven't started weaning yet but I shall be reading back to this thread to get tips when I do!

Troublesmummy, jumping straight in seems to be the best way on Mumsnet (just avoid breast/bottle feeding debates, they always turn really nasty - apart from on here, we're far too nice to argue!). Good news that your DS has perked up and starting squealing.

Skyler, so pleased you had a better night, hope this one is the same. How much longer until your DH comes home? You must be nearly there now. So cute that DD2 is pulling herself up to see what you're up to!

DS2 is going through such a lovely phase at the mo, long may it last. He's only waking up once a night (compared to when he was ill with his cough when he was up every hour or so), feeding well and making lovely noises, particularly when he rolls over (he likes letting everyone know what he's up to ). It all just makes me feel so guilty about going back to work .

Where's Lippy by the way? Is she on holiday? Lua and Teabelly as well, where have they gone?

How lovely I'm really enjoying this, thanks so much all. My stats are:

DS is 1st, snap Lynny he was born 11 June, so nearly 22 weeks.
Age 34
Married nearly nine years, together 12.
Live in London

Glad Troubles mummy that you've got your boy back, mine's still disappeared off somewhere. We also had squealing but it went on for quite a bit and then was used when he was unhappy too - ow! Met friends today and once he'd actually woken up seemed unhappy again, even though he's getting his naps. Nightitmes are still disrupted though, waking up every 2.5 hours and he's being sick a fair bit and still being very grumpy about farting and pooing. Poor little thing, breaks my heart to see him like that.

Sorry to have joined during a bad patch. Need to make more ice cube tray goodies to make me positive about the future and not think about the fact that I've trained DS to go to sleep whilst BF-ing. Oops.

hiya junr newbies hugs

my stats are

Age 39 lol am I the oldest?
3 very big boys 20, 18 and 16
then my baby boy william 16 weeks
married nearly 2 years
been with hubby for nearly 4
Live in Hull eastyorkshire

lol just started been an ann summers party organiser which the girls love lol

Talking of that ive got my first party in a pub, in our town for the university girls im a bit worried I can tell you, should be at least 20 girls.

Lynny hunny thats expensive for a grow bag, ML bought ours so i dont know how much they are. Aww didnt know leaona was nearly 16 are you going to have a party?

Skyler when is hubby back? I think youve coped brilliantly i hope he appreciates you hugssss

Bubs i didnt know you had been trying for a baby so long, we tryed from the june after we got married and we got caught in the september lol we call it our Abba weekend lol dont ask. But I did honestly start to think i would never get pregnant was so disappointed every month, then just before my mum died we did it lol hubby was pleased with him self.

Sfxmum you have had a varied life, been all over I so envy you. When my little sisters where at Uni in Liverpool and Manchester i so wanted to be like them. I think ive settled down now, but we do hope to some day to live abroad, hubby is a controls engineer he works for major airports all over the world so this could be possible.

Our william has been so unsettled these last two days, i think all his teeth are comming at ounce, ive actually walked the floors with him, I hope he settled down a bit more before we go to Wales on friday.

Our Gill has had a bit of abad day with little Georgia she is refussing breast and bottle, little sis is most upset, bless her she feels its another way thats been taken away from her how to care for her baby, i tryed to explain that at least she is till feeding even if its through a nasal tube, and bi-opsey has been put back till georgia full term another thing for her to worry about.

right im off william awake have a good morning xxxx

No EYM you're not the oldest, I win, I win!!!!
42 on the 21st of this month - but incredibly young looking
Married for 12 years
dd is 3 and a half and ds is 25 weeks
Live in North London

Ds is full of cold too and full of pooh that won't shift....
last night when he was calling for his 4am feed I swear he said 'Da-da-da' over and over again. Too 'middle of the nightie' to be 100% sure....and how his dad is going to help I'm not exactly sure as he hasn't done a night feed ever ever ever! (not really cross with him)
I'm out tonight with the girls - we're doing an auction to raise money for research into prem babies problems. So wish us luck - want to raise ALOT of money.

June 2005 Mummies - the concise edition

sorry cant do link twitchet and troubles

heres our consise thread xxxxxxx

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Awww Lynny, I am glad you can see our cyberhugs! It is going to be an emotional time. Have you ever spoken to someone in a professional capacity about what the future hold for you and L? It must be so daunting and unsettling esp when all you want to do is protect her. I think you are amazing. I would just want to curl up in a ball and let the world go on without me, but you are so strong in not letting that happen. If you just want a nice tea and a birthday cake at home with just the four of you then that is how it should be. She is your daughter. Don't put yourself out because of other people expectations. How much will L understand? I bet she will enjoy just a special day of treats and love from you all at home.
EYM - Good Luck for your party in the pub. That will be brilliant. I don't know where you get the stamina to do all your parties! I am knackered. Sorry your ds is dealing with more problems. I often think of her and Georgia (and you of course).
Welshie - THE VERY BEST OF LUCK tonight. What a great cause. I wish you well. Sounds like fun too.
Mrs W - When do you have to go back to work? Am I right in thinking you will be doing 4 days then 3 or is that someone else? I think if you go to work you will make the very best use of the time you have with the ds' and have QUALITY time because you will have missed them. I sometimes lose sight of how amazing the dd's are because I am with them 24/7. I need to step back sometimes and look at the bigger picture and just how lucky I am. Also going to work must mean you are in touch with the 'real' world a bit more and give you some balance. My head is full of highchairs and nappies and breast pads and whether dh and I will ever go out on our own again.....and I am completely unaware what people without babies/toddlers actually do with their lives lol.
Twitchet - Where is your name from? Hope ds is better soon
Well dh is back on Saturday pm....just as I have got myself into a nice routine and begun to enjoy the lack of washing (esp sports kit) the house being tidier and cooking just for me (and dd1). Typical! Can't wait to have hime back though . I have been to musical tots today and the library. I picked up 'The no cry sleep solution' to get some tips for when I have had enough and really think dd2 should be getting on with sleeping and have got it home to discover that it is for toddlers and preschoolers, and that is probably the only area I don't need help with as dd1 is really good at going to bed and sleeping through 12 hours. Never mind. I got myself a DVD with Ewan McGregor in too so will just enjoy that instead. Right off to do the veggies for tea while dd1 is in her room and dd2 is still asleep.
Bye for now.

EYM - I mean dear/darling sister by ds not dear/darling son.

he's taken the bottle again!!!! all thanks to you guys - the tip on the MAMS bottle has worked for my baby this means such a lot to me after last time when I fed exclusively for 17 months (and yes I did go insane)

stats

36 (just)
2 kids - dd 3 ds 4 months
married 6yrs been together er...15 years
live east london

Congrats RHM - it makes such a difference when you know they'll take a bottle.
But I just gave ds his first bottle in Baby Cinema I swear he looked at me like he knew this was usually when he settled down to a good 45 minute suckle before drifting off into a lovely long sleep...poor little mite. I felt really bad. Still he downed 7oz so obviously he wasn't too bothered. Nanny McPhee was really good - I cried at the end, completely predictable sentimental stuff but well done AND I did get to study Colin Firth thoroughly.....
Lynny - could we send some cards to Leona? Would you like that? Would she? Seems a shame not to help you celebrate a bit if you can.... (if you fancy it can you CAT me your address - you might even get a homemade one from dd - she's really into making things at the moment )

Welshie, what a lovely idea.
What do you think Lynny, or might it freak her out a bit..... Only say that as my parents friend sent me and my sis Valentines cards one year and my little sis was REALLY upset about it (She was 10ish). Obviously you will be able to tell her who they are from so let us know

Lynny - Did you ever contact HomeStart??

Welsh you are not almost 42! I've seen you - I don't believe you are you sure???

Everyone has been married etc... so long!!! And so young!! Nobody in my family got married before 30 I am so surprised. I only know one person who is actually married at my age. Perhaps we only know worthless guys - I suspect so.

Not much going on here - DS had his jabs today - late I didn't get a letter and started to worry when my other antenatal mums were talking about how their kids were all done. It turns out in my area the Dr was supposed to tell me to make the appintment myself and never did so so I have been sitting around without having completely the course of jabs. He had the first lot so it isn't that bad but you'd think they would remember to tell you these things

Oh Lynny things sound like they are in a transition right now with DD. I hope it all works out ok.

Oh I'm 25 and single as ever. I won't ever tie the noose
DS is 5 months's on the 17th - I've lost count of the weeks.

Hi everybody! I'm back! I missed you!

We've been away visiting family. Had two weeks of gorgeuos weather, could not believe it! I forgot how beautiful the US can be in the Fall,with all the colors changing. Haven't catch up properly but did notice a couple of newbies... Welcome!
BTW, I'm 37, Have a DD and a DS, live in Manchester.

I'm also way behind on the weaning. Gave up on the rice during ourvacation and re-started today. I'm still not sure if DS is eating anything... He doesn't refuse the food, but does seem to push it out with his tongue... isn't somethijng about tongue reflex that indicate they are not ready to eat? I don't remember anything anymore from DD

The big news in the house is that DS has sprouted his first tooth. He also is back to being a terrible sleeper! I'm reaaalllyyy hoping is just the teething...

Morning all
KVG - I eventually did controlled crying with dd1 when she was 10 month as I was still feeding her several times a night and reached a point of desperation for more sleep (for me). It was HORRIBLE and I cried as much as she did (while dh slept through the whole thing ), but it did work in just a few nights. I bf to sleep too. You would have thought I had learnt, but I love it when she falls asleep on me so I will deal with the consequences later. I will be a SAHM too.
Lua - Wow. I am jealous of your trip to the States. I somehow missed that you were going there. I once went to Virginia in October and the trees etc were truly beautiful. I loved it. Glad you had a good time and welcome back! Sorry about the sleeping probs again. I suppose it was inevitable with the time changes etc. If it is any consolation dd2 is still up numerous times in the night. I was confused with my PJ buttons (it is cold here now) last night whilst feeding and thought I was being silly and sleep befuddled, but this morning I realise my top is on inside out!
Pink - Helloooooo. Dont worry about the jabs. You are catching up now. Some people decide not to have them at all remember.
Have good days all x.

Bless you Pink - afraid I look my age this morning..our fundraising went very well...bit hungover! We raised more than a grand!! I bought a beautiful original print of a mother breastfeeding her baby (the artist has just become a mum for the first time - she was there)it's a very gentle, smudgey line drawing. It will be a wonderful memory of feeding my babies. I got a black leather Whistles skirt too - very happy indeed with that - fits like a glove One jar of gooseberry jam and a CD.
Lua - how about a treasure hunt. We hid plastic fruit around the house and every bit they found had someone's name on and they got the prize - stops one child getting everything.
Hi KVG - I've got the opposite problem to you - I find it hard to stay in....off into town shortly with my best boy
Have good days all x