Feb 2010 - we're stroppy, sassy and splendid (and that's just the mums!)

[BigBadBear]

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Ic, that's what I was going to suggest. Glad it has helped. I also find chest rubs and the like very effective. Enjoy your time bg, and hope your appt comes through soon pa.

I'm back! (okay it was only 48 hours) We bought a new modem and now internet is working!

BG enjoy your trip and the time alone, but it is more than normal to miss them.

IC glad to hear you have found a 'cure' to her cough. How is weaning going?

PA FX you'll get your appointment sorted soon.

DS is being more and more a circus artist going from been a clown, an acrobat and a stuntman. I'm worried that tomorrow I'll found him walking on a string

Went along to DDs swimming today, she loved it. Kept wanting to go back to side and throw herself in and enjoyed being underwater. Was a bit worried as she had a short nap so that was a relief :) Also met another watching mum their and we seemed to click, most fun I've had in ages. Also great to see DD and DH do something together as she's rather clung to me atm. Only downside is the pool isn't heated and she and another baby were clearly struggling with it at the end. Not sure what to do about that as it's the only Sat class for their age group. Think need to get all the other parents on board with saying it's not right (they heat the pool in the week when school kids use it, but they are the only child users at the weekend)

Well after 5 days of eating dinner we seem to be back in a phase of not eating. Try as you might to tell yourself not to stress about it...

SB DD decided to fall off the toy box (the only time) in front of the HV. The first time I let her do the slide by herself as it seemed a sticky one, she flew right off the end in front of a friend of mine. Just remember he'll wait for the most inopportune moment to do it first. I also perfected my pinning in technique into her into her buggy (wouldn't walk, wouldn't get in and wanted to be carried which I can't do) right outside social services. Wonder how long it will work for the arched back tactic of non-compliance.

Anyone read the AIBU by a 3yr old thread. A glimpse into our futures

Glad you're back SB How is DD doing tonight IC

So far, so good tonight, thanks PA and SB!

We've got the vapouriser on and I've only heard a couple of small coughs since DH put her down (which went fine again), so FX all will be well. DD managed an hour and a half nap today with the vapouriser on, no stirring at all, so that's a good sign. She was also generally brighter today, so I'm hoping the worst of her cold is now over......

PA, you're such a cruel, negligent mother - love your DD's sense of timing....!!

Waiting for news on dd2 who jumped on the bed, slipped and hit her eyebrow on a bedside cabinet... From the description she is totally fine but I got quite upset about dh very obviously being in a total panic on the phone . He sounded uncertain enough about severity of the cut that I advised him to take the girls to A&E to have it checked. Would expect them to send him home after seeing the triage nurse but haven't heard back again. Feels a bit helpless to be a flight and long drive away, so I can hardly pop back and support dh...

Are my two possibly unusually talented in getting head injuries??

see above comment for timing

it's AnE on a Saturday night. If it was serious then they would have been more likely to be in touch. I believe all babies get their heads cut and stitched at some point (well did in the house I grew up in) so hopefully your girls are just getting it out of the way.

BG I hope he called you back and that your DD2 is fine (with or without stitches).

dh did call me back late. Just as well he did go to A&E because it needed glueing... dh sounded okay but quite upset esp after dd1 confessed that that she may perhaps have given dd2 a little bit of a push . Obviously didn't mean to hurt her sister but I am wondering how to deal with it. Good talking to and no more playing on our bed? Any other 'punishment'?

PA thanks, you are right. I have my fair share of stitches growing up as one of four... . I felt quite sorry for dh - I am very calm in emergencies and get on with things. He was in a complete panic on the phone...

Had three phone calls from dh so far this morning. Does someone miss me?? They seem to be coping alright but dd2 is/was quite upset her mama is not there. She is totally fine with dh but both mine want me if they are ill/hurt/ upset.

Oh, what a shame that had to happen while you were away, BG.
I imagine DD1 feels sufficiently ashamed about the ensuing severity of DD2's injury to have learned a lesson, but I guess it may be worth talking to her gently about remembering how little DD2 is compared to her and how she has to remember not to be too rough etc.....
I hope you're managing to enjoy your trip...!

Oh your poor DD2 BG I agree with IC regarding your DD1. Of course they miss you, your DH may notice how much you do taking care of the 2 girls.

IC have you done anything nice for your b'day?

PA shame about the cold swiming pool, you should do something if you intend to use it.

My requests to get a takeaway pizza, some outrageous chunky ice-cream and The King's Speech were all met and it was a lovely, laid-back indulgent day, thanks SB.

I'm particularly pleased about my birthday slippers..... I must be in my 40s, eh?!!

Day 4 of weaning (yesterday) went fine. And this time DH and I read DD her bedtime story together, I got fortuitously called away by the phone, so DH put her in her cot, but again she was fine with it.

A friend has lent us a humidifier, which has been great for stopping DD coughing. Thank goodness for that.

BG how are your DDs today?

Good news on the weaning IC

DS has got a cold and I monitoring him to make sure it doesn't go on his chest, so I may look at that plug-in that you got IC We're in fact sharing a cold and he feels as miserable as I do: the poor thing!

I must have missed something, BG where are you off to? How is DD2 now?

My 'day off' (DD at ILs) has been cancelled as she's been sick again this morning. First vomit was midnight Sunday night, then she brought up yesterday's breakfast, I was very careful with her all day yesterday and last night she slept through and so I thought she was fine. But today she had one spoonful of weetabix (also yesterday's breakfast) and promptly brought up last night's dinner in some spectacular vomiting. She's napping now, I'll be careful with her again today (what do you give a child that's vomited? Yesterday I stuck more or less to toast and bananas ) but what on earth can it be?! Can she possibly be allergic to weetabix or something?

IC great news on the weaning and happy birthday! I'm going to ask for slippers for my birthday next month too

SB I hope you and DS get well soon, having a cold is soooooo miserable at any time but particularly (I've found) when you have to look after someone else instead of yourself. Hope you can take it easy.

PA I am at not heating the pool at weekends. The LOs don't seem to mind but there is no way I could swim in an unheated pool I am very spoilt as the private pool DD does her swimming lessons in is heated almost to bath temperature. It's lovely.

How are you feeling PA do you have your consultants appt yet? I'm so, so, soooooooo tired!

scones it is probably the milk that is upsetting her. Keep her off dairy until she hasn't been sick for 24 hours, and yogurts for another 24 hours after that. Personally, I'd give her what she likes - toast with jam (but no butter), bananas, apple, jelly. Hope she feels better soon.

IC well done on the weaning. Glad you had a good birthday.

BG hope your DD is OK and you have managed to enjoy your time away.

SB hope the cold goes soon.

PA definitely ask them to heat the pool. Or is there another one nearby that is warmer?

Not much news here, other than DD1 is now at school fulltime (but that's not of much interest on this thread). DD2 is having a language explosion, and can now make a decent stab at singing Twinkle Twinkle. She can also do quite a few parts of the body (and say them). She's very interested in the potty, though not doing anything in it, but can tell me when she has done a poo or a wee and asks to be changed. Nursery are a little in love with her, I think!

As for me, I'm now officially working from home. It is lovely to do the nursery and school run and still be at my desk with a cup of tea by 9am!

Home and appear to have forgotten in four nights away how stressful putting two excited girls to bed, even in teamwork with dh, can be . dd1 delighted to see me, dd2 not quite trusting I am back yet. She kept wanting dh but then beamed when I insisted on putting her to bed and sang her favourite lullaby. Now sleeping like a baby . Her English has come on a treat in four days with dh and at dinner she told dd1 in a stern voice 'Eat that! Nice!!' when dd1 was fussing...

awww at BGs DD2

Welcome back BG!

SB I hope you and your DS aren't feeling too rough with your colds. Ugh. DD is almost over hers (although we're keeping the humidifier on this evening just to make certain) - but we went to a toddler group today surrounded by snotty noses, so I rather suspect it won't be long before the next one comes along....!

Scones your poor DD with her tummy bug. BBB's advice sounds wise. I hope she gets over it soon. These things are usually fairly short-lived, at any rate. Poor you having to clear up after her too......

BBB it sounds like the job change is suiting you! Good news!

Anyone interested in the Bristol meet-up, check out the FB page - PA is suggesting a day next week, which would be fine for me (and probably BG..?) - sign up if you're in a position to come along! If it's just myself, PA and BG then I'll happily offer my house and coffee machine plus whatever the LOs need....

Night 6 of total weaning and DD was fine again. I now jointly read the last bedtime story with DH then depart just before he puts her in her cot. She's momentarily dismayed when I go, but it doesn't last very long at all - especially as DH manages to quickly distract her with a last read through of whatever book she's chosen before cot-time. There haven't been any demands for "cutt-ows" and "mick" for a few days now (apart from normal cuddles!) and DD is in a much better mood (mostly) when she wakes up in the morning and after her nap. I think it's because she's no longer expecting a BF and therefore isn't cross when it doesn't happen. Phew. It's been a lot easier than I feared, thankfully.

DD went down about 7:45 after it taking a few attempts (unlike her) then woke for hours at 8:30 and woke up for the day 4:30

here's hoping she takes to her nap and I can squeeze one in myself

DD2 had a disturbed night too. DH was most put out as he had stayed up late to play computer games and I sleep quite deeply if I know he's up. So he didn't get to play as much Call of Duty as he liked . Had DD1 known, she would have approved as she called it The Killing Game...

Good to hear your girls are glad to have you back BG.

Hope you got/get a nap PA.

BG at your DD2 comment

PA you poor thing. I hope you get a better night and that you both managed to have a nap.

BBB it seems you're getting happily into SAHM / freelance. Good for you.

DS cold is a bit better, still snotty but the nose wash helps him. I am not very well but I deal with it (I can't be sign off as my Bradford Factor is high, so I'll be at work giving them my germs instead )

I got a nap in, but have weepy all day DD has been fighting naps (understandably enough), doing all the 'no' activities and generally unhappy. The snot suddenly started in earnest this afternoon so at least we have a culprit. It made me feel even more guilty for being grumpy with her today but you can't magic yourself not tired. Doesn't help that the position DD could only be settled in our bed, but lying on my side gives me shooting pains. In order to say something positive DD has remembered she likes jumping and will dance when asked.

I was thinking how did I used to go to work on so little sleep and then remembered that work in some ways is a lot easier especially at this into everything that dangerous stage.

Just put her down so lets see what tonight brings. Have consultant appt tomorrow so will find out about the cs finally.

How are all the other poorly babies doing?