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InmaculadaConcepcion · 24/05/2012 19:07

New thread!!

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BabyGiraffes · 04/06/2012 22:07

dd2 has been quite a handful this weekend, partly because she now totally refuses a lunchtime sleep (that she desperately needs) and partly because dh has been home longer than a normal weekend. Guess she's not too bad really but her short temper has been difficult...

rainbowweaver · 05/06/2012 07:47

And another update on the poster paints in the ziplock idea.... DD was quite taken with it esp once we took out a small rolling pin. But then quickly cottoned on the if she scratched the plastic with her nails, holes would appear allowing the paint to come out!! For those who didn't see the pnterest site, the idea was to take a large ziplock bag, place an A4 paper inside and on top if the paper large dollops of paint. Tape all sides of ziplock bag on stable surface.

However we did find an activity the she really took to for 2 hours... Involving coloured paper, prittstick glue and child scissors. take an A4 paper, give child gluestick, and tear paper of other colour into small pieces allowing child to stick on original A4 paper, or allow child to cut small paper pieces herself. For an even more creative experience, you can draw something on the largepiece of paper then fill in with appropriate colour paper pieces. Result happy satisfied child and parent!

rainbowweaver · 05/06/2012 07:48

Hi IC have PM-ed you my private email.

PenguinArmy · 05/06/2012 08:46

DD occupied herself for 30 mins by playing with her satsuma peel in her teacup set. Later same thing but with mixed nuts.

LeMousquetaireAnonyme · 05/06/2012 11:09

woohoo! 1st poo on the toilet!

InmaculadaConcepcion · 05/06/2012 11:38

Good craft activities, rainbow!
I've sent you an invite, hopefully you'll find it easily! Dead simple to join, just do it via FB.

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BabyGiraffes · 05/06/2012 12:51

Mous - well done! (to your dd2 clearly) Smile

StoneBaby · 05/06/2012 14:50

mous well done to your DD2

PenguinArmy · 05/06/2012 20:20

on the subject of which I have a potty training question(s)

we started having a go this weekend to take advantage of DH being so many days. We learned that DD does 1 maybe 2 wee's between 8 and 12. Nothing for 3 hours after nap and then a flood around getting dinner ready/dinner time.

She hasn't been upset but for the most part would tell us when she was doing or have just done. Before this afternoon, all wees on potty were from me being able to tell she needed go. She often does a few drops first or she went still so didn't count in my book.

So I was all ready to go back to nappies tomorrow and then this afternoon we went by herself a few times. As a reward for going in the potty we have been giving her chocolate milk Blush so the flood this evening was torrential but she did great and even did a poo.

Do I carry on (with visitors tomorrow being ready for a half naked DD) and what do I do about continuing the reward system (worried i have dug myself a hole) or going out (which is what I am really concerned about re potty training in general - the thought of wee's in the buggy)?

PenguinArmy · 05/06/2012 20:22

If I didn't have a DS who needs so much holding I think I would be more confident or up for it. At least handle the thought of staying in for a few more days or going at her pace.

PenguinArmy · 05/06/2012 20:24

however DD's face when she thought there was a sausage in her potty was priceless, so she kept trying to do more. (she thinks sausages are one of the best foods ever)

Bearcrumble · 05/06/2012 20:55

Hahaha re sausages, PA! Sounds like you and she are doing really well. DS still hasn't got back into the swing of potty use since his massive regression over it on the arrival of DD. He knows when he is pooing for sure because we talk about it (and weeing I think), he just doesn't want to use the potty.

Well done to Mous's DD.

Hope those of you meeting up tomorrow have a wonderful day. Wish I could be there.

I've had a bit of a difficult day. Was knackered last night so DH got 'dirty' fried chicken from the shop round the corner. I never liked the look of it, we always thought they were a bit dubious hygeine-wise and we were proved right today - had a mediumly bad tummy and felt rotten all day. Couple of times I thought I had pooed myself. DD is being textbook week-8-ish. Fussing over the boob, on and off all the time and then getting upset about getting sprayed in the face. I feel achey from sleeping sitting up. DH has been great give him his due.

Had lunch out - managed to eat a bit of fish and fennel salad which made me feel a bit better - with two other local mums and their husbands and kids in a pub with a big garden. Lots of other people with kids had the same idea so there was quite a gang running around. It was cute to see DS and his friends actually talking to one another properly (although it was mainly bossing each other around). My best friend came over with her mum late afternoon - both of them stinking of fags - I felt I had to let the mum hold the baby briefly but luckily she was in a crying mood so she didn't have her for long.

I will PM you, IC for the pinterest thingy.

StoneBaby · 05/06/2012 20:55

PA I would carry on the training. Especially if she's happy to sit on the potty and understand what's happening. But it comes from a mum whose DS is refusing to sit on the potty at the moment (hopefully due to his recent illness) Hmm

StoneBaby · 05/06/2012 21:01

Oh and to stop the half naked toddler do you gave a dress or long top that she can wear without a bottom?

BabyGiraffes · 05/06/2012 21:03

dd2 had the shock of her life tonight... dd1 wanted to look at some picture albums with dh, and dd2 joined them, seeing pictures of herself as a baby as well as some with me pregnant. She seemed incredulous when dh told her it was her in my tummy 'But I don't fit!' Grin Later when I put her to bed she asked me 'Mama, was I in your tummy?' I told her that yes, she was but she was quite small then... Hope the poor little thing won't have nightmares tonight! Wink She has absolutely no idea, hasn't noticed bumps on women and has only just the other day met a new baby (she complained he was too loud!). dd1 was very clued up at this age due to the imminent arrival of dd2 Smile. It never occured to me that dd2 was so clueless!

PA Sounds like your dd has got the general idea and is doing pretty well! Smile

StoneBaby · 05/06/2012 21:28

BG your DD2 is priceless Grin

PenguinArmy · 05/06/2012 21:34

awwww I can't imagine having that kind of conversation with DD.

thanks for feedback. It is ridiculous how happy we were with poo and wee related events today HmmGrin I feel a bit better but still dreading carrying on with rl. Oh well, it will be fine and at least tomorrow's guest understand Grin I am hoping their toilet antics will help with DD so we may be following you

LeMousquetaireAnonyme · 06/06/2012 06:08

PA I potty train DD1 around that age (may be slightly earlier) and never had any accident (hmm, 1 birthday excitement a week in, 1 "I am holding a little more because the toilets are too dirty" after a few months, and 2 scares, years later; which is peanuts)

Don't force it just go with the flow. DD2 has been showing signs since Xmas but is still in nappies. She refuses to wear underpants now as the last time she did she peed and pooed in them, so technically she is trained if bum naked but still has a nappy outside or if dressed Confused but she will get there I am not really fussed about it (mainly because I don't have to wipe the floor I guess/admit)
Have fun today! wish I was there.

OK she wants me to play ping pong Confused I just need to finished my coffee in peace

StoneBaby · 06/06/2012 06:23

Have a great day today

InmaculadaConcepcion · 06/06/2012 14:03

Good news on all the potty-training progress!
DD often talks about wearing big girl knickers and using her potty, but it's all talk so far!

Bc sorry you had some gut trouble after dodgy chicken. Glad you're feeling a bit better now. I'll look out for your pm.

BG arf at your DD2! Classic!

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LeMousquetaireAnonyme · 06/06/2012 14:07

1st sentence is coming out a bit smug, what I meant is that accidents don't always happen.

PenguinArmy · 06/06/2012 14:18

I thought about PMing you IC and figured I'd make do with just looking at your pins Grin

This morning was great and I very much appreciated being able to host as it made things a lot easier for me. DD also very much enjoyed herself and talking about everyone when she went to bed (she straight off). Still in shock at how heavy other 2 years can be.

PenguinArmy · 06/06/2012 14:20

mous not at all. It genuinely is great to hear of others people experiences and this morning has been a good confidence builder for me as well seeing the others.

I've not had a awkward MN meet up, it's amazing how we know each other but don't :)

Fanatic · 06/06/2012 14:41

Hello... It's been 2 years... Could I rejoin please? xx

PenguinArmy · 06/06/2012 14:43

please do :)