November 05 Babies

[Rodeo]

A new thread for us and our little 2, 3 and very nearly 4 month olds, where is the time going??!!

Enthusis and BoB - agree with you both. My munchkins have also started playing up and will not sleep at all without a bit of wailing first. Got so fed up with it last night I slept in the spare room.

Have resorted back to swaddling, with only limited success.

Think 3 months is a difficult period, but it will pass...................

Thanks ladies for your support - but the weight in was bad news. I appear to have put on weight..........

GO, how did the CO go? I'm kind of interested as my 2nd stage was very short with no time for moulding...she basically shot out & from reading the thread on this I wonder if she'd benefit from this. I hasten to add she is sleeping much better now but boy, is she a grumpy mare when wants to be. It often seems like she's just miserable.

Karma - Ezra has had five sessions now. He is slightly more settled, but in general is a bit of a grumpy/miserable blighter. If he is awake and not feeding he is crying - slight overstatement, but not much. Only just started to crack a smile. His brother has been smiling and cooing for weeks.

Will carry on with the CO for a few more session and see.

The reflux is much, much better, but that could/likely to be down to the three types of medication he is on.

The CO I go to is a charity, so you leave a donation of what you can afford. So at least I don't feel I am being ripped-off.

Evening! Enthusia, don't worry about Thurs/Fri arrangements, we will meet again soon I have your teletubbies badge waiting... I may be being a bit controversial here, but I'd say that Sam is displaying classic signs of needing to move onto solids; I know it's six months now, but he's always been 'advanced' in the food dept, and when my dd1 was born (only 4 years ago) the advice was 12 weeks. Maybe discuss it with HV, (hmm,maybe not...)? May be a weaning stream on mumsnet? (or there's us on this one!.
Right, update on OPERATION MEADOWHALL . I have spoken to Twinkle, and we suggest midday at HGuse of Fraser cafe. We will probably arrive at MH a little earlier, but depends on weather/snake pass etc. Wondering how we will recognise RODEO and LAYLAANDSETHSMUM??.Hmmm, will just approach women with buggies!
GOLDEN: argghhh!!!the weight-gain must have been due to bottle of wine I'm sure. Everyone does fluctuate up to 3-6 pounds apparently during the day though; could it be time of day you weighed yourself? (ie. compared to last weigh-in?). Sorry if stating the obvious, and you are raising your eyes at ceiling right now .
Well, DH has just had a go at me for being on here too long . Better go and fight it out!
Diege and Liberty .

I think I read something on here about 'intellectual growth spurts' when babies get unsettled/more fractious/etc during them. I may be completely wrong but I think 3 months was one time that was mentioned. I'd never heard about it before but it makes sense, they have physical growth spurts and they are developing so fast in all directions that its bound to take its toll sometime.

Enthusia - must admit Ash has been showing signs of teething over the past few days-red cheeks, frantic fist chewing, really chomping down on a finger if one is put in his mouth and crying in pain at times for no visible reason (ie isn't being squished by big sister!) It's calmed down today but he has still been out of sorts.
Poor mite has also had to deal with me having a nasty cough and he DOESN'T like it. It makes him jump every time so feeding has been very interrupted today. If it continues I might consider expressing and getting DH to feed him as much as possible for a few days as he has been quite upset about the whole thing-a big bonus about DH working from home

Busy/BEKS - I'm in the same boat regarding heavy-footed toddlers and Ash certainly doesn't get the chance to kick about as much as Tessa did. I'm not so sure about the stimulation though. I certainly don't give him the attention that Tessa got but there is much more going on than when Tessa was his age. This morning in bed he had me and my boobs but he also had:

• a rendition of 'The Gingerbread Man, complete with suitable charging round the room
• much jumping up and down on the bed because "the foosas are coming" (if you've seen Madagascar you'll know what I'm on about!!)
• a scary dragon hiding under the duvet, complete with roaring
• a load of general chat about dreams, birthdays, breakfast, etc. and a selection of hugs and kisses and being told how much she loved him. It may not be the same level of attention Tessa had but its a hell of a lot more stimulation

Diege - I recommend carrying a large bar of Dairy Milk for easy recognition. That and the pushchairs should make it a doddle

BoB - you are perfectly OK to feel the way you do about your MiL. You fell for the son, you don't have to like all that comes with him. Personally I think you have the patience of a saint to deal with her the way you do. I would have moved and not left a forwarding address well before now

Karma - glad to have you back. Was it you who moved in with DP just before Ella arrived? We did that when Tessa was born and, boy was it a steep learning curve
I think this parenting thing is just bl**dy hard work to be honest though, as BoB said, the rewards are amazing.

Right off to sleep, Ash has been sleeping through but decided he needed to feed at 4am this morning. I'm hoping it was a blip!

Right just about to leave but thought I'd share this with you. We have a tooth!!!!!!!!!!!

Enthusia, congrats on the group's inaugeral tooth!! Things should settle down now.
Tessasmum, thanks. It is bloody hard work but if it was easy then it wouldn't be worth having, would it? About the psychological growth spurts, I think it was me who mentioned it. IIRC, 12 wks is one & I think Ella is having hers now. I know this sounds silly but twice this week she has become distressed when I've carried her downstairs facing forwards. It's like she can see the ground coming up to meet her. She didn't like it when previously she didn't mind. Wonder if she comprehends new things.

OOps, goota go.....her ladyship is bored & wants me to play.

Diege - you may be right. Scales today say I've lost weight?

enthusia - a tooth - already! Maybe that is part of the problem this end. Nat has started to dribble..........

Morning! Just a quickie as I have a winey (sp?) toddler tugging at my sleeve!
GOLDEN: I'd go with the latest weight if I were you ; they say do it first thing, after 1st wee, and never last thing at night (as you'll be at heaviest then). Not sure if it's true, but I stick to it! .
ENTHUSIA: wow, first tooth! Bet you're relieved that this is what was probably making Sam more restless . Think there's definitely something in 12 week theory...def. taking more in.
TESSA: think Ash will be next with tooth! LOL re: bar of choccy ; would have to be of the low fat variety of course! LOve the morning routine BTW! . It all starts so instantly doesn't it! How toddlers can be so active the minute tyhey wake up always amazes me.
BOB: meant to say yesterday that I think you have the patience of a saint with your MIL; I find myself transforming in personality from generally quite a smiley, cheerful personb (I hope!) to a sullen, sulky teenager in my MILS prescence. I can't say I haven't been provoked though!. I think the best we can do is to 'tolerate' them, though Tessa's 'leave a forwarding address' sounds appealing too .
Well, situation becoming fraught now...toddler going to explode...
Diege, Libby and a cross-Scarlett

Hi all ,

Good to see you back Karma.
Sorry not to be around this week, I'm trying to steer clear of the computer as time seems to slip through my fingers when I'm on it and so I need to wean myself off it.... hope this doesn't sound too rude, as you all know, I could spend all day chatting on here to you guys. .
Love to you all,

Londoner.x ... p.s. Hooray it's sunny again!

Afternoon ladies,

Pleased to say that Injections went well, we were both v.brave and Z has been fine since. Hurray!

Things are going well here, managing to see more of other mums although arrangements are constantly postponed/cancelled with everyones LO's coming down with one virus/illness or another. Must be the time of year.

Well DH is at home with the flu and my mum and her DP are due down in a few days so will buzz off and get busy.

Love to you all x

(Hi Karma, nice to see you post again. Has nobody heard from Kristina, SS, Sharon or CADS?)

Thanks Chacha & Londoner. When DP is at work I can spend all day on here but you're right Londoner, it can take up so much time that you get nothing else done, (apart from the baby stuff, of course!)

Was at my last postnatal group this morning & we all swapped numbers & will keep in touch. I made the first move & have invited them round next Wednesday morning. Must remember to buy some Weightwatcher's bicciesfor 2 of them. ALso, having people round forces me to hoover & dust which can't be bad. My HV said that after a week, the dust doesn't seem to get any deeper so you can just leave it.

helloo ladies

Natalie is sound asleep on me recovering from her (thankfully) last set of jabs. She didn't scream as much this time, but I've given her some Nurofen again. Gearing up for an unsettled night though, as has happened after the last two.

The good news is she's almost got over the cold, the bad news is she gave it to me, DH, and the child minder!

We're coming up to the 4 month mark now and still no rolling, teeth, weaning, although she can hold her hands together, grab things and sit (with a little support). Must stress this does not bother me in the slightest though, it's just interesting to see where everyone's at.

Looking forward to the hen weekend on saturday - hoorah!!!!! Have been taking my bridesmaid duties seriously and got the bride to be a novelty veil/ L plates etc.. (her request - i banned such items from my hen night).

Have been enjoying some time with 'real' mums, it's good to hear other people's worries/stories/tips.

I was disappointed with 'Walk the Line' - thought it would be more about the music rather than the love story.

Well, thats a very self-absorbed post from me

To add to the list - anyone heard from JenJam?

Just added some new pics from this week on yahoo
ps disregard the dates as i never can be bothered to set the time/date every time i have to charge the battries![lazy mummy]!

Good to hear from everyone - I was only thinking about LONDONER and NOVA this morning, and was going to leave it a few more days before sending out the search parties ; you were missed . Bet you're glad final set of jabs are over NOVA; we had grizzles at night too, but only one set left now. Sounds like Natalie is dead on target for what she's dping; may have foprgotten, but think the 6th month has some significance for sitting up etc.. (though massive variation here as woth everything else!).
What's your next cinema trip LONDONER?
Post-natal group spunds great KARMA; you are very organised with your biscuit buying, they will be v. impressed! . Groups like this are great; I still see mine from dd2 regularly, and they are amongst the very best friends I have .
Another good deal no deal today, though I have been thunking how come eaqch episode lasts same amount of time? I know they can edit them to some extent, but even so...I have too much time on my hands!
Speak later,
Diege.

I'll give JenJam a ring................

Evening girls, just a quickie from me as like you all have been trying to wean myself off here a little as i could chat on here all day with you lot!

Karma welcome back, doesn't sound like you are going loopy just a little fuzzy round the edges like me - try the St John's Wort, keeps you smiling I find You be glad to know that like the others siad you're not alone with the partner stresses, I think a new baby puts strain on any relationship and it must be even tougher for you adapting to living together too. THomas yanks his dads chain every evening by crying his eyes out whenever his dad picks him up and then smiling for me - little bugger Hope things even out for you soon. Good to have you back by the way.

Nova glad Natalie's final jabs went ok, hope she doesn't paly you up too much this evening.

Chacha, glad Zayn was a brave boy for you with his jabs.

Enthusia, wow can't believe we have a first tooth - well done Sam for being so brave - if you hav any trouble with him I'd suggest Nelsons teething powders which are fab!

Tessa, love your description of the mornings in your house, Ben is on fast forward as soon as he gets up too - although his normal first words are "where's dad? - (disappointed)oh - Can I have some milk" Then he says "Hi ya Tom I love you" Then its non stop chatter, so you're right it is stimulation just not the gentle kind I had time to give to Ben!

Sorry if I've missed anyone's news out, but only got two minutes to check the thread before dh brought Thomas up, so hope everyone is well, speak to you all soon Beks

Cor sorry just re-read that post - how many spelling mistakes?!

Hi all, just back from a few days at Woolley Grange. Had a fab time. It was our Valentine's treat a little early. Not terribly romantic with both kiddies but still a nice break.

Bob, how'd it go with MIL? Hope you've survived. I'm definitely up for meeting for a coffee. I'll try to give you a ring today.

Tessasmum, so glad Rosie isn't the only one not getting time to kick around so much. It seems like she's either in her bouncy chair, high chair (tilts right back) or Moses basket. I can't imagine putting her on the floor with Tobes around. We have mad mornings too. I seem to start every day by saying 'Toby, please don't shout.' It's like flicking a switch. One second he's fast asleep and the next he's at full speed.

Enthusia, so exciting to have a first tooth! I second Beks's suggestion of Nelson's powders. Worked wonderfully with Tobes.

Nova, glad Natalie's jabs went well and hope you managed some sleep. I've got to book Rosie's second set for next week (we're so behind) and I'm dreading it. She did great the first time but I hear it gets worse.

Hi Londoner, Karma, Diege, Busy and anyone else I've missed. Just got a call from the garage and I'm supposed to take the car in this morning! Must get us all dressed and out the door. There goes my morning of catching up with you guys and doing laundry.

enthusia - wow teeth already! hope it doesn't cause to many sleepless nights.

tex - hope you had fun! cofee sounds good, let me know when you are free.

nova - hen weekend sounds fab. bet it'll be nice to get away from doing 'mummy things' , though if you're anything like me you won't stop thinking about nat the whole time, teehee

best go make breakfast, mil 'decided' to stay overnight yesterday, rather than the couple of hours coffee we had planned. I wouldn't mind if she'd asked beforehand but it seems everytime she comes down she cancels her other plans and invites herself to stay here. without asking if i already have plans..
argh..can't blame her for wanting to spend time with the babe though i guess..

hope you all have nice days, i'll catch up properly later.

oh btw have any of you been offered the tb jab? we have the option to give it to oskar and i'm not sure whether to go for it or not. I had mine done at 13, has it changed?

Morning all.
Tex111, very at your mini break.

BoB, take a deep breath, count to ten & relax! She will soon be gone....

Beksmum, thanks for the advice. After reading BoB's thread about her DP I decided to do the same & tackle the issues that have been upsetting me. Last night we had a long talk & I feel lots better today, if not a little rung out. Can you take St John's Wort if you're BFing, I wonder?

Diege, 2 of the ladies are on WW so I'd best be organised! One of them is getting married in August & MUST lose 2lbs a week to reach her target. Makes me feel a tad lazy. Note to self....must make veg soup!

Nova, have a fab time at the hen night. Some piccies would be good.

Off up to Newcastle today to meet up with some friends so must get sorted or I'll be here for another 2 hrs......

BoB - yes, all of mine have had TB jab. A couple of Ldn boroughs offer it to all babies. No, it's not given in schools anymore - unless there is an outbreak in a particular school or the kids have been exposed to someone carrying it.

phew..she's taken him out for a walk so i can escape for a while..teehhee

golden, thanks - i will look further into it and weigh up pros and cons as he's having so many different injections at the moment, not sure this one is neccesary.

dp owes me lots of favours after putting up with this, his mum has constantly been swaddling ds really tight in two thick blankets..he obviously doesn't like it as he can't move the poor boy.. and he's bound to be too hot..grr..
she just tried to take him out with jeans and a jumper on, his baby sleeping bag and thick coat over it! let alone the fleecy cosytoes in the pram, and the thick padding the carrycot has anyway..i put my foot down on that one!

anyway, enough moaning, hehe..may aswell go make the most of time alone and have a nice long shower

Afternoon! BOB, bloomin 'eck, I certainly woud have put my foot down too with your MIL; what is she like ; hope you had a nice shower and rest, you certainly deserve it .
ooh, nice break Tex, bet you feel refreshed. Hope the car is better . KARMA, hope you enjoy your break in Newcastle..a child-free trip?
TWINKLE/RODEO/LAYLANDSETHSMUM: will see you tommorrow, 12ish at MH (House of Fraser cafe?). Looking forward to it .
Diege.