Sept 2005 (thread three) - Our little darlings just get cuter!

[KiwiKate]

Here we go - New Thread

Back from coucelling. Not sure what good it is going to achieve to be honest. They asked about how I am now, what my childhood was like and stuff. Then they suggested AD's and a home visit next week (yikes need to tidy up). I will persavere (sp) and see if it helps though.

Have a good christmas milward.

Happy Birthday Simplyreds DS

Am now going to go and grab a bite to eat.

Hello everyone, happy birthday sr's ds, hope you have a lovely day.
CABE, sorry your dphas to work, i had to last year as i work for the nhs, it's such a bummer but like someone said, people don't stop breaking the lawbecause it's xmas just like people don't stop being ill, SELFISH SODS just kidding.
POOKA, i'm so relieved that it's not just me feeling that way, i try to spend time with dd1 but she's just testing my patience lately, being ignorant and whiney(sp?), i've totally had enough of it.
OOPS, forgot to say congrats to nandy on her huge acheivement , i hope you're very proud cabe.
MERRY XMAS MILWARD AND ALL

Hello everyone, happy birthday sr's ds, hope you have a lovely day.
CABE, sorry your dphas to work, i had to last year as i work for the nhs, it's such a bummer but like someone said, people don't stop breaking the lawbecause it's xmas just like people don't stop being ill, SELFISH SODS just kidding.
POOKA, i'm so relieved that it's not just me feeling that way, i try to spend time with dd1 but she's just testing my patience lately, being ignorant and whiney(sp?), i've totally had enough of it.
OOPS, forgot to say congrats to nandy on her huge acheivement , i hope you're very proud cabe.
MERRY XMAS MILWARD AND ALL

ps, glad your councilling went ok MH

Ahhhh - 20 people downstairs for ds's family party! Can't wait to get to bed!

Thanks for his birthday wishes - he's having a great day xxx

Oh dear, I wish I was better at getting to bed!
Mummyhill - Hmmm, your counselling assessment doesn't sound as though you were too impressed! I can remember mine last June and I cried throughout most of it... did you find this? They asked me about my childhood too - made me feel like such an underachiever running through the path my life's taken. I've come to terms with things more now, it's just difficult to perceive things in a positive way when you're in a bit of a trough

Don't worry about tidying up for them, if they see what you're up against it will give them more insight into your life. {{Hugs}} to you hunny, hope you can relax and have a lovely christmas - get your Karate Hunk do pamper you a bit
Looking forward to meeting again in Jan' 06
xxx

Pooka - loved the bit about Kids TV presenters!!! I can just picture it Fantastic ploy though but what an effort!

Thanks 5sleeps, DP coming over on Friday after work so we get him for Christmas eve - we'll just have to have two Christmases
Oh yes I'm very proud of Noop, I keep teasing her about being a boffin though! she loves it!

It's so annoying that I get all lively at this time of night... probably will sleep if I get to bed now and I better had... Nighty night all xx

PC - I've not said HI to you Hello!!!!

SR - glad your ds's party went well... sounds like you had a busy night - sleep well xx

Morning!

Urrrr - wheres the lemsip! Got ds and dd at home today and urrrrrrrrr. Hope I liven up!

Hi all, not posted for ages. just wanted to wish everone a great Christmas and new year. DS is getting on great, he's 14 weeks now - where has the time gone? Sympathise with those who's hubby's are working at xmas. My DH is a firefighter, luckily he's off on xmas day but is working on my 30th birthday which is the 28th & also nightshift on Hogmanay.
Anyway, hope Santa is good to you all! xxx

Hi all just got time to let you know that the operation went extremely well, dd2 now has a 60 degree bend in her left leg which is set inplaster. home already can you believe it.? back in 3 weeks for 5 days of intensive physio. she is a star, she has been showered with presents from GOSH and we even saw a real life dalek!!!!!!!

PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE

Despite much discussion in the music media today - there is absolutely no truth in the rumours that Simply Red (the artist formally known at Redhelen and ItsChristmas) will be joining the Sugar Babes. Sorry if this dissapoints her many fans! end of statement

jinglebellslady - Delighted to hear your news - sounds like your have an excellent christmas xxxx

Jinglebellslady - so glad that the operation went well. I truly take my hat off to you for coping so well. I get all flustered with the usual colds/bugs let alone dealing with a child in plaster. Yikes!
Sad news SR

Morning - feeling brighter today - hope it lasts! it's nearly christmas!!

Are you all doing exciting stuff???

Its getting too close!!!!!!!!!

DH has supprised me and booked today and tommorrow off which means I have him at home till wednesday. You would think that this would mean that I could get more done but it has actually totally disrupted our routine and I have got less done than usual. Ohh well at least dd is going to sleep over at Mils tomorrow so he will be able to help with all the last min shopping.

I am hoping that after I get the shoppiung done and start wrapping the prezzies I might feel a bit more festive. Don't quite understand it but I am finding it very difficult to ge excited about the idea of christmas this year.

Cabe - not sure what I expected from the councelling assesment, but was quite upset that ad's were the first suggestion out of their mouths. I want to try and manage it without as I don't like the zombie/spaced feeling I have had in the past with the meds they prescribed.

I have been talking to my mum about how I feel and how often I get these moods and it turns out that she has suffered from and been treated for depression since befor I was born and that her mother also suffered/s from sever bouts of depression.

Mine seems to be triggered by stress, usually it comes on after the stressful stuff has been dealt with, where most people then find their mood picks up I start to plumet. The only difference this time is that I am under stresss and am plumeting already.

They seemed confused at one point, they asked if I had ever thought of harming/killing myself and my esponse was that the thought had not entered my head, I would not harm myself or my children but if someone critisies/upsetts me they should watch out as I could fly of the handle over the slightest little thing. Is this an usual comment to make?

I am hoping that as we will be at mils christmas day and my parents on boxing day I can get through the festive season without too many problems.

Mummyhill- I know other people who have said that they plummet after stress rather than during. Perhaps it's like when people collapse after a crisis because once the crisis is over the adrenaline goes. No advice on the ad's front. Really tricky because the last thing you want is to feel disconnected when you're so busy.
I'm with you on not feeling Christmassy yet. Am looking forward to dd opening her presents, but feel rather disconnected with the whole thing. Just an additional stress to add to the day to day pressure. Also it's the realisation that once you have children, the routine just goes on regardless of it being Christmas. You're still responsible for someone else's time all the time - naps/feeds/meals/baths. There really isn't any time off. Not that I regret it dd and Tom have been lovely today.
I'm sure I'll feel more festive on Christmas Eve when dh is around and can listen to carols. But even then, will be making puddings for Christmas Day.

deckthehillswithboughsofmummy - Completely understand what you say about not ever thinking about harming yourself or your children - When I was low I always clung to the fact I'd feel better and just needed to keep it together until I did. Its not for a counsellor to give you the impression your feelings and thoughts are not right or unusual. Hope the next session is more useful for you xx

Cabe - take a look in education honey someone has started a thread on home education do you think you could get yourself blanked or flamed on there if they don't think your points are valid?????

Hi, I am new on this forum, had my DS 4th September, had SPD prior to having him and I am still suffering now, had to have emergency C-sec after 26.5hours labour, and I am feeling really down. Not looking forward to Christmas which isn't like me at all, and I feel guilty for not being excited about our first Christmas together! Is anyone else feeling the same?

hello loopyredangel - yes there are a couple of us feeling like that at the moment. not helped by a little man who has done nothing but scream since 7 this evening. Can't find anything wrong with him, he isn't hungry/windy or hurt just won't go to sleep!!

Hi... another late post! There simply aren't enough hours in the day!!

Deckthehills - I'm really surprised that they suggested ADs so soon, and that they were surprised at your reaction over criticism, how we 'do' things is part of how we define ourselves and therefore criticism is like a personal attack. Especially to anyone under strees, looking after tiny ones and feeling low already. I'm not good with criticism of how I parent... fly off the handle, mind you I always regret it in the end as I then think I've let myself down and reflection makes me realise I don't respect that person's oppinions anyway, so what was I mad about! (oh bugger always do a Mum these days and turn a conversation around to end up talking about Me sorry.... half tempted to delete...

I'll have to have a look through the education threads!!!!

Tree's up and decorations looking pretty I've been so busy getting things done my feet have forgotten where the ground is - think our christmas will be starting early as DP's here tomorrow so we are getting excited now. I always do when the tree's gone up and there are pressies wrapped beneath it.

We had the Bumps and Babies over today for a Christmas get-together... only realise how tiny my house is when trying to fit 5 extra mums and babes and all the paraphenalia that goes with them + Christmas tree in my living room!

JingleBells - So pleased the operation has been successful, what a relief to be past that big upheaval and worry... Merry Merry Christmas to you all hun, well done!!!

Is your cold any better yet SimplyRed - and can you give us your reasons for not taking your career into the exciting realms of Sugar Babe paradise??? You must want to explain yourself to your fans!!!!!

Hello to YCHoHoHo and Happy Christmas - hope you get the Christmassy bug soon

I'm off to bed sweeties. Only 3 sleeps! Ooooh I said it!!!! Yup definitely excited now

HELLO to Loopyredangel too

Hello -Loopyredangel - yes understand the lack of christmassyness - its all too much on top of baby stuff! sorry you had a rough birth - had c-section too and still knackered - find I'm getting loads of colds/bugs (which is unlike me) generally run down - are you the same?- take carexxxxx

Yes cabe my cold is better thanks - and had to decline the Sugarbabes due to general knackeredness! and couldn't quite sqeeze into the costumes!!! Although the thought of me dressed like a Sugerbabe and trying to do the dancing whilst lip sinking is making me laugh as I type!!!!!