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October 2011 - our happy, chatty babies!

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GroovyRach · 21/12/2011 17:55

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GroovyRach · 30/12/2011 22:34

This will be my 3rd period!! S is only 13 wks as well Angry. Not sure if the first was a real one or just some more post birth bleed. Felt like its been coming for a week now but nothing yet. Had all my normal symptoms Hmm. Just as well I'm not with ex or done the deed and stressing im preg again Grin! Which leads me to ask out of curiosity, how long did you wait to have sex again? I'm really scared about doing it again. So worried that I'm gonna rip open Blush

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GroovyRach · 30/12/2011 22:35

P.S thanks bb3. Can't help but dress her up, poor baby lol x

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Scheherezade · 30/12/2011 23:30

Hope everyone had a good christmas! Any news biblio? And welcome strawberry- my baby is completely healthy so I can't imagine how worrying it must be for you.

Mega soppy moment, I can't get over how utterly in love I am with him, I stare and watch and play with him 24/7, when he's sleeping I'll just look at photos of him, and I keep crying (from happiness), like tonight I was dancing with him in the kitchen to that "I'm in heaven...dancing cheek to cheek" song and came over all emotional. Breastfeeding and (occasional) co-sleeping has a lot to answer for! I can't get over his tiny nose, both me and dp have honkers so he's been very lucky!

How very embarrassing I'll be when he's older.

Scheherezade · 30/12/2011 23:32

Sorry strawberry my phone cut a load out there, meant to say my baby is healthy but I still freak out about him all the time, so it must be very difficult for you.

EdwardorEricCantDecide · 31/12/2011 01:01

I still havent had a period but I'm BFing,
DH and I DTD on Xmas eve so about 8 weeks this time but I wasn't scared at all this time, but had withheld all sexual contact till he stopped smoking ;-)
With ds I waited 6 weeks but was terrified! But then I also got stitches with him so that could be why?

Penelope1980 · 31/12/2011 02:12

Am still waiting for my period too, although feel very bloated so hope that means it's on its way, although is more likely to be from too much food ...

Penelope1980 · 31/12/2011 02:12

Scheherezade I feel like that too. I still can't beleive I grew him myself!

CheshireDing · 31/12/2011 09:36

Edward we are moving in January so I am thinking that yes the toddler wall hanging could be dropped by the removal men/or just lost for a good while.

Groovy DH and I DTD at probably about 7 weeks (I waited until I had had my GP check up) but was scared. Still am a bit! Not fully back in to "doing it" yet as it's a bit sore down there still but I am hoping that's normal at 12 weeks. I guess it's just bruised because I didn't have any stitches or tearing or anything.

Once P is 6 months old we are thinking of trying for another baby, I figure might as well get the lack of sleep out of the way in one block amount Grin.

I think I had a period when P was about 4 weeks old but since then because I am bf and the pill I am on apparently stops periods too there has been nothing. Bit odd really!

Hope everyone has a good NYE. Think we are staying in and eating nice food/drinking bubbly as we didn't really at Christmas due to the food poisoning.

strawberrypenguin · 31/12/2011 09:46

My first period very kindly added itself to the end of my post birth bleeding - I had about a three day gap Angry I'm not BF though so that might have something to do with it and I am back on the pill now that should sort me out.

groovy We still haven't had sex, played around but not gone the whole way, I had a rather large episiotomy (sp?) and am still feeling a little cautious? scheherezade :) I got the idea from your first post but thank you, i know what you mean about staring at them all the time, it's still hard to believe I made a tiny human! (and I still have no idea how I actually got him out...)

No idea why bibs, we don't use them yet either, just keep telling myself they will useful in a few months.

MamaMaiasaura · 31/12/2011 11:10

Thought periods had come back a while ago but was just spitting so prob post birth stuff. Still bfing and have PCOS so doubt I'll have one for possibly months.

Not got jiggy with dh because Jessica is constantly with me and ds2 in our bed and I'm knackered.

Odd day today, dh swimming with ds2 whilst ex is downstairs with ds1 as not seen eachother over Xmas and Jessica and bfing in bed.

bilblio · 31/12/2011 13:03

Hi all, no news from the police yet. Just lots of forms to fill in and we've realised we have a few other things missing, like the sat nav I borrowed off my Dad. MIL has kindly loaned us her car for a couple of weeks as FIL is off work. It means we can get out and about while DD is off school without relying on other people or buses & trains. SIL has also given us her pram (a Phil & Teds) until ours either turns up or we get a replacement. I'm hoping that the fact we haven't heard about the car yet means it's been dumped somewhere in one piece rather than being burnt out.

Most people have been so kind, but a few have made me want to scream! I run our local Freegle group. I broke all our rules and put out a Wanted:Burglars message, partly to ask people to keep an eye out for my car, but also to warn people to be extra vigulent about security. There's only about 3000 people on our group, but our neighbouring group sent out a message to their 15000 members. I had loads of messages of support... but someone complained that we were abusing the email system! I eventually today managed to put together a polite email telling him he was being unreasonable. I wanted to tell him to eff off and I'm so sorry his Christmas was ruined because he received an email warning him about burglars!

Anyway, baby stuff. We've had to move up to size 3 nappies! I think I find this more destressing than moving out of 0-3 month clothing. Still no period here thankfully, although he's slept through the night for 6 nights out of 7 now. I made it to 6 months with DD though.

Scheh Same sentiments here about both my kids. DD (4) can drive me up the wall sometimes, but the other night when DD, Seth & I were all curled up on the sofa together I felt so lucky, even with all the rubbish things happening.

Strawberry Welcome. Seth sleeps loads, day and night, but DD was totally different. He smiles and coos and gurgles. DD was smiley but not very chatty, so it's really hard to judge what's "normal."

No ridiculous presents this year. My MIL may have finally taken the hint about toiletries! I've been telling her outright for years that I'm allergic to everything and this is the first year she's not bought me any!
I've just been going through Seth's things and realised there are at least 3 outfits he's never worn which don't fit. One of them I'd already swapped for a bigger size once. He lives in babygro's, he only wears proper clothes if we go out... and that isn't very often. Babygro's must be so much comfier for them.

We're off out for New Year. I didn't particularly want to, but we have to leave the house empty at some point so I'd best get it over and done with.

Hope everyone has a great New year celebration what every you're doing. Here's to 2012! Wine or Brew

PenguinArmy · 31/12/2011 13:24

MIL got me a size 12 cardi, I'm a size 8 Xmas Hmm

strawberrypenguin · 31/12/2011 14:07

bilblio so sorry to hear about your burglary, that's horrible. Try and ignore the idiot who complained about the email, there will always be people like him who just like moaning about stuff. Hope you manage to enjoy your night out tonight.

Size 3 nappies! Impressive, I think we are nearly at the stage where Will has outgrown 0-3 month clothes, he never even made it into most of his newborn stuff so I'm hoping he might have another week or two before 3-6 is needed.

Penguin my MIL did the same! However as I am no no longer a size 8 now more of a 10 on the top and a 12 on the bottom and I like big jumpers sometimes she is forgiven (plus I love my MIL)

MrsHende · 31/12/2011 14:16

My MIL got me size 10 pjs, I'm a 14 - same as her!!!

We've got SO many clothes for L, I spent this morning clearing out my wardrobe (in anticipation of some sales shopping!) but I should really have done hers! She's 7weeks and 2 days today but still in some Newborn stuff! Must get the 0-3 clothes out and worn before she's too big! Will maybe try to take some stuff back and swap it for a bigger size. I agree that we only get to buy the boring stuff - vests and babygros! As appreciative as I am of all the gifts we've been given, a lot of it is NOT my taste and I'd love to buy her some outfits myself but it seems ridiculous when we have SO many things here.

Hope you all have a lovely Hogmany what ever you are doing!

Fleecy · 31/12/2011 15:07

DTD at 8wks as that's when I stopped bleeding. It was fine. I don't want to be overly graphic but if you're nervous, lube is definitely your friend!

To be honest, what's more of a passion-killer for me is the fact that I'm all flabby and overweight! But that will change once all the Christmas food is gone and I'm back to the gym.

DH has been so busy of late that we've hardly seen him which is a shame. However, he will be a bit less busy in January and has promised me time to go to the gym. Yay! I figure I can feed L, change, dash to gym, do an hour's class, nip home, shower and change ready for her next feed 2hrs later. Hopefully!

Sensible gifts here so nothing amusing to share. But my sis did make teddy bears for each of mine - dark pink for DD1, blue for DS and light pink for DD2. They are really cute and the children have all taken to them so I was really pleased with that.

EdwardorEricCantDecide · 31/12/2011 17:25

Any outfits I have had that haven't been to my taste for M I have either returned if possible to exchange for something else or I have ebayed, I don't see te point in keeping something I don't like because it would lay unworn in bottom of wardrobe!
I'm exhausted today can't keep my eyes open so night in front of tv for me and DH.
My house is a pigsty and I can't be bothered cleaning it, so I'll start the new year in a mess for the first time. Sad

GroovyRach · 31/12/2011 18:37

I was to quick to take tags off things and wash without having a proper look first before deciding if it was my taste or not. There are a few things do far she hasn't worn so might just try stick it on eBay. Certainly have learnt a lesson there for next time!

Me and the little lady are having a quiet night in together Smile. Cant think of anyone else i'd rather see in the new year with. Dinner is ordered, wine is in the fridge. Want to try get her down for 9 them I'm gonna have a feast and watch hangover 2 and bridesmaid DVDs that I got for Christmas.

Looking forward to 2012, but by god, 2011 is one I'll never forget Grin

If I'm not back before, have a lovely NEW YEAR everyone Smile xx

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BB3 · 31/12/2011 19:08

Happy New Year ladies - it's been a great one, let's hope next year is even better!! Wink

Have a lovely evening, me and my germ-filled house are off to bed shortly xxx

BB3 · 31/12/2011 19:09

Oh and Edward - I took my Xmas decs down today and cleaned living room - you'd never know that now and upstairs is littered with post Xmas bags and presents still so I'm with you on messy house!

TallyBear · 31/12/2011 19:25

PA not bfing but still no period yet. 100% sure no sibling for seb! Weve not dtd yet but got close.

Takeaway curry and tv tonight. Happy new year all. Here's to a great 2012 with our new arrivals! (who we are waiting to want his dinner so he can go to bed and we can order ours!)

PenguinArmy · 31/12/2011 20:14

tally would you like mine?

similar to others, not DTD but played around. I have the mini pill but only 3 months worth, so plan to do it before it runs out as normally just use condoms. I agree with the poster above that lube is your friend, especially if BF as that can make you a bit 'dry'. Sorry for tmi.

strawberrypenguin · 31/12/2011 20:26

Happy New Year everyone, nice quiet night in for us too, although the cat is a bit annoyed that we won't let her out but she hates fireworks!

MrsP81 · 31/12/2011 21:08

Just been catching up on posts. Welcome strawberry!

How awful bilblio, really sorry to hear that. Hope you get your things back.

I was pleasantly surprised at the presents we got, its all really lovely and I don't think we will need to buy any clothes for a while!

I also had a bout of food poisoning and dropped below my pre pregnancy weight which is not good really as I'm on the skinny side anyway. Put some back on now.

Been having a few bf problems and this week I had DD diagnosed with a tongue tie. Bit cross that it wasn't identified in the beginning but at least things should improve once its been fixed.

Also glad to see there are others who haven't DTD yet!

Happy new year to all of you, 2011 has been a brilliant year so I hope 2012 is just as fab!

Oh, and lovely photos on facebook!

Penelope1980 · 31/12/2011 22:36

cheshire am impressed you are thinking about trying for a baby at 6 months! DH and I have been talking about it too, but probably won't try again until this time next year, depending on how things go when we are both back at work. Are you going back to work? I used to think about having a larger age gap - ie 3 - 4 years - but now I am starting to think of the things we won't really be able to do until our youngest is older so am starting to see the benefit of a smaller gap and getting it all over with. For you with more dcs, what age gap do you recommend?

And happy 2012 for you all as well! 2011 was awesome. It's been 2012 here for 11.5 hours and it's been good so far ... I didn't do much to see in the new year at all, too tired.

EdwardorEricCantDecide · 31/12/2011 23:57

Benefits of a v small age gap is that your existing child will still nap regularly when ur still getting sleepless night from pregnancy and newborn phase. A toddler and pregnancy is exhausting!!!
My dc have 2.5yrs between them OTOH if u leave 5 years then u pay a lot less childcare costs and get a bit of rest when pg/newborn as one is at school. Think every family is different as o what suits them.