October 2011, the three C's crawling cruising and chatting

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Thanks Mama for the title. A new thread hopefully everyone will find us again.

Thanks for the motivation to exercise, ladies! After reading this this morning I was motivated to go and go for a bike ride. You'd think that being signed up to a 90km ride in early Dec would motivate me in itself, but sadly no ... (think am in denial)

Cheshire work is fine 90% of the time. There are days I feel pulled in lots of directions and really miss A, but am by a process of trial and error working through ways to make it work and for me not to get to wound up and stressed. For me it's quite important to not work too late even if it means bringing work home to make sure I am there by 5ish so we get a couple of hours together before he's in bed. That helps.

Have any of you spent a night away from your babies yet? I have to do a night away for work next week ... it feels a bit soon!

pen I've spent quite a few nights away from S!! I had 3 nights/4 days away in feb for friends hen weekend. She stayed with my parents who I trust 100% and who know her routine like me so I had no worries. Who will A be staying with? I think I need a bit of space from her sometimes (as bad as that may sound) so the odd night when I can go out with friends or even just have a night to myself I value. You will be fine, I always am a little sad when I'm saying goodbye but I know she is in good hands
Funny story though, she stayed with my parents on fri night, my mum phoned Saturday morning and put S on the phone. I started talkin to her and she started crying!! My mum said she was looking around for me and looked confused as to why she could hear me but not see me! I had a tear in my eye so got ready and headed down for a big cuddle

so we had another trip to AnE, was alright I just wanted him to be checked. DH left a mug of coffee on the side within his reach.

I showered him with tepid water for 10 minutes then covered with cling film. Was quite a large area on his chest that was red, borderline 5% so took him to AnE. By the time we got to triage it had all pretty much gone.

Then DD cut her foot open on the way back to the car.

Fuzzzy Aw, how sweet.

CP Oh no how scary, but at least it looks like it's OK. Did he just grab it? I'm so paranoid about that.

I've finally made some banana bread! It was yummy. Even dh was impressed. Not tried it on Seb yet. I'm not sure if my loaf tin (purchased especially for the occasion) is quite big but it was only about 2cm deep. Did I do it right? Still tasted lovely though.

Seb is in his own room for the first time tonight. Our room looks so big and empty .

fuzzzy that sounds adorable

climbin scary! so glad he is ok. how is DD? very impressed with you that you knew what to do i.e. tepid water and cling film. i wouldn't have had a clue. in fact i always thought water causes blisters

all the talk about running and cycling doesn't have me moving my butt but it certainly held me off the carrot cake today.....

and tally that's one international baby totally living up to the olympic spirit

CP that's exactly why I went mad at MIL last week, she didn't/still doesn't see any problem with lighting scented candles/oils and placing them on the hearth of the fireplace ie floor height when C&M are in the house, M knocked over the candles and ruined MIL carpet luckily the wax/oil all missed her but even so I was furious for a whole week!

I've not had a night away from M but have had a handful away from C, the kids are staying with my mum this Friday though so we can go a night out.
I havent done any exercise and not only have I not lost any weight but I can't seem to stop putting it on! Im now 2 stone heavier than I was after I gave birth to Mhairi! [disgusted emoticon] I blame DH and his shit, the fact that we're so skint and that I'm generally v pissed off and unhappy with my life ATM.

penguin poor l is he ok now? will he scar?

ed im 4 stones heavier than i was before twins and eva. im sorry that you are feeling that way. i hope you enjoy your night out. x

ive pigged out a bit today- but it was a little mini party for the twins (just family) as they are going to be 2 years old tomorrow! yikes that went fast!

got them the kitchen from ikea and a few bits and pieces- books/fisher price stuff etc.

dp away from tomorrow morning till fri again so im going to take them to a soft play place tomorrow, with chloe and my mum.

ive had 3 nights away from the twins- when i was in hospital having eva- but they did see me during the day.

i havent had a night away from eva, but when i was doing the rental house up last sun, i got up at 5am and left until 9.30pm, so she didnt see me for a full day. cried when i realised

DS is fine, not a mark on him now. luckily I did a first aid course a few months ago and that bit stood out for me. by the way you don't wrap them in cling film, just just layer it on top. i felt a bit silly waiting for the doctor as it had all gone but obviously didn't want to wait around at home to see what way it would go. It is fair to say i am annoyed with DH atm.

I have had two nights away from DD, one of which was when DS was born, although I did have a series of very long working days. No nights away from DS and don't think I could while he feeds so much.

edward :( has there been any change with DH?

I have suggested swimming as well strawberry We have a pool just round the corner,2 mins in the car, 15 mins walk or 5 mins on the bike. DH bought himself a new bike 2 years ago and it has been languishing in the garage since then ? he must be the only Dutchman in the world who doesn?t like cycling

Wow climbing 7 mins is fast! Think I only average about 9 mins (when doing 5k or more).

How scary ? I would be so angry with DH. Glad DS is okay.

I haven?t spent a night away yet pen but will when I go to UK for my sister?s hen weekend and leave M at home with DH. Have had a day when I didn?t see him at all ? up and out to work at 7.30 and then meal with colleagues straight after work. Was very strange not to see him.

ed sorry to hear you?re feeling down

Guess I?m just finding it difficult to support and motivate DH at the moment when I?m feeling a bit low myself. Just feel quite isolated at the mo. Summer hols always does it ? 7 weeks is just so long without having my family and friends around ? and I?ll admit that I still find living abroad tough sometimes. I?m so fed up of doing things on my own ? I was raring to go for a walk or for us to spend some time outside together yesterday and DH just didn?t want to. Have seen a bit of friends over the holidays but still feel like after 5 years here am only just starting to turn colleagues into friends. It takes so long for me to build up friendships.
Still, back to work next week which I am really looking forward to. M also has his taster mornings at nursery tmrw and Wed so will start on my prep for school.

OMG! DS has just taken 3 tottering steps towards me before falling flat on his face (without a whimper!)

Ahh!!! Go M . First steps!!!

engel go M

DH has good days and bad but he's been drinking a lot this past week and we literally dont have enough money to cover our expenses atm. he's been pushing advertising and had his car done up and set up his website so hopefully he'll start making money again soon. but i have started having anxiety dreams that there are big burly henchmen coming to the door for him to get money. (disclaimer i regularly have v weird dreams and we dont owe money to loansharks or drug dealers or anyone who would fit that description) but i have lead a quite a good life up until now and this is the first time we've been truly skint and its stressing me out.

i left the thread before as i felt i was dragging everyone down and here i am doing it again.
sorry all will keep it light hearted and baby related in future

You're not dragging anyone down ed

MN is great for support for everything, not just babies. Sometimes when I'm feeling really lonely and isolated and don't have anyone to talk to in RL, then MN is my saviour (and by MN I mean you ladies!).

Sorry to hear that everything's so shit financially right now. fx that good times are just around the corner.

ed it's good to talk if you feel like you need to offload. We are always here. I hate the anxiety that comes with lack of money. The dreams must be scary too . Does DH not feel guilt with the fact the drinking is causing money problems?

Happy Birthday to the twins sassy. Hope you've all had a lovely day

engel any more steps? That's so exciting!!

Woohoo go M!

Happy birthday to I and J sassy

ed we're not just here for babies, feel free to offload here [hug]

Well I survived my first day back at work! DH has W for a few weeks so I didn't have to worry about nursery as well but it was so good to see him (and DH) when I got home. He started crying when I left his room after bedtime routine tho so DH is up there now trying to settle him.

Thanks for the advice about being away from A for the night! He would stay with his dad, but my travel is for work. I feel a little

ed don't worry about off loading here!

M is still managing to stand for 5-10 secs at a time and taking 1 or 2 steps, but nothing as impressive as he did yesterday!

Taking him for his first morning at nursery in a bit. Am looking forward to getting some school work for next week done. Also very curious how he's going to get on with other babies and no me for such a long period of time.

strawberry I was chattign to DH last night about going to work. I don't miss M when I'm at work, partly because I feel like I'm so busy and involved with what I'm doing, but love the feeling when i come home and see him (and he sees me!).

have a good day everyone

sp yay for surviving work . Bet it feels like you never left!
engel that's great with M! Definitely becoming confident on his feet. S stands up holding onto something then let's go for few seconds before realising then quickly dives to where she wants to go.

Has anyone noticed their baby really starting to copy what you do? The other day I was tidying her toys away in the basket, she sat watching me then when I got up she emptied them all out. Then she started putting everything back in, one at a time. Last night, I was pulling all these random faces and age sat trying so hard to do it to. I was sticking my tounge out and she was moving hers about as if to say 'how do I do it?!'. It's really quite cute

I was telling M off the other day for going into kitchen or something so I shouted on her and shook my finger saying at at! at! And she did it back to me, was really funny

Hello all! I kind of lost track for a wee while, have skimmed but have a brain like a sieve!

Just packing Lizzie's bag for her first proper day at nursery tomorrow . I start back on Thursday but wanted her in for a full day while I was still off incase she had a meltdown. I'm sure she won't though!

I can't believe I only have one day left of maternity leave, where has the time gone? And how on earth will I fit in working full time?

Had a trip to A+E this morning, L poked poor DH in the eye and has scratched his cornea! He's feeling very sorry for himself.

So exciting to hear about all the walking babies (not so much babies any more...more proper little people!). Seb's not walking or copying yet but his favourite thing at the moment is standing, but only when holding on to someone, the sofa is not good enough!

MrsH Oh no, ow. Seb did that to dh once - I hope he's OK.

I second Engles, coming home to a big grin of recognition - love it. Not quite worth being at work all day for but pretty good compensation. I hope it goes OK with L at nursery tomorrow and you first day back at work is OK.

ed, you're not dragging us down, feel free to vent here. God knows I've done enough lately. It's so hard when you have money troubles (no surprise you're having bad dreams). I really hope things get better for you soon, and your DH gets some work coming in.

engels will your DH take M out for a walk? When DP was at his worst with depression I would ask him to take N out to get him to nap while I made dinner or something. I did guilt trip him a bit to do it, but it's done him the world of good getting out. I know for him exercise does work wonders.

Decided to take matters into my own hands last week and rang occupational health. They have a counsellor and I got an appointment on Monday gone. It was a very helpful session and I think this is exactly what I need. She said she doesn't think I'm ready to go back to work just yet, I need a little more time to get my head together. I have some things to think about before our next session on Monday, but think I'm already making some progress. Even the HV said yesterday I look better than I have for a while :)
N is doing fantastically well. Hes eating anything he can get his hands on ( including our food too!) I can't get over how much his appetite has improved- they said as he was so anaemic he just didn't have the energy to eat. With support he did stand and weight bear and even took 2 little steps yesterday!! That was a great birthday present for me, he even enjoyed a bit of my cake :)
Off out for a swim in a bit, see if a little exercise helps clear my head a bit

A isn't walking yet either - has been looking like he's about to for about 6 weeks, but doesn't seem to need to.

He did his first alone time at daycare today as well - dh has been home with him, but going back to work so we are doing the settling in process. A was happy when I dropped him, it was me that was sad!

fuzzy I have noticed copying too - A's new thing is copying us in how we play his xylophone. It's so cute.

ips hope the swim is good