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Biscuitsandtea · 07/10/2012 05:09
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Biscuitsandtea ·
07/10/2012 20:15
Thanks Jen for sorting me out on fb
I haven't watched Homelands Scarlet - should I? Do I need to have watched earlier series?
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jaggythistle ·
07/10/2012 20:21
hello, i will try to link to my thread about DS1 choking when i get on the computer. DS2 had milk out of his nose when he was smaller too.
i must still have fast letdown sometimes as he chokes a bit. he just did it there and burst into tears because he was so tired.
DH gave up getting up at night with DS1 eventually. i was a bit annoyed seeing as i was the one getting up for work... DS2 is all big smiles for him, but he still pretty much hands him to me if he gets grumpy/cries. I'm hoping he gets more patient with working out what he wants.
we had a wee chat about strategies when i go back to work and no instant boob is available. he's a lot less worried than me! worst case he can take them both for a drive in the car! 
potty training latest, still the same really. no idea whether he will one day just get the idea of asking. i think we had one or two "mummy do i have my pants on" almost asks and we reminded him for the rest. i think we got through about 4 pairs of pants...
TooImmatureGhostiesAndGhoulies ·
07/10/2012 20:23
Gosh Pomme, I thought you could only get chicken pox once! Poor you - I remember having CP at age 17 and it itched like mad. Dealing with a baby and toddler with crazy itchiness does not sound like fun. 
Oatmeal in the bath also helps - in fact, any bath helps, with cool water. Good luck with your first day at work! Have you picked an outfit that makes you look like a super professional businesswoman while simultaneously making you feel confident and thin and sexy? Or is it just me who believes strongly in the Power of Clothes?
Munx, yay for the brilliant weight gain! Don't know anything helpful about overactive let down, but at least DS seems to be thriving on it, so it can't be bothering him too much. Does he seem upset by the milk coming out of his nose?
Ninja, liking the vampire teeth idea! 
at your DS and the straw, though! Brooking hard that it comes out without need for a general anaesthetic. The things kids can do to themselves that would never occur to you as a possibility...
Can someone tell me how to get added to the FB group? Musical, did you say I could pm you a link?
Congratulations on a DS! And 20 weeks already!
Oh Dream, oh no, not more illness in your house! How is your boob feeling? I would never have known that things like your description of motor planning or bilateral coordination were anything to worry about - just thought 'that was a bit silly', or, with the yoghurt thing, probably 'awww sweet!'. It is hard that your job makes you worry more - blithe ignorance has a lot to recommend it. 
for you - you do such a great job!
Scream, I'm doing the Paleo thing most of the time, but am currently off it because it's my birthday. Have been mainlining carbs - I am so full I may actually be sick, and DH overbought ridiculously, which means there are heaps of chocs, fruit pies, bread, bagels etc in the house that I am not supposed to eat as of tomorrow! Might have to have one more day off, finish all the bad food and then restart. M had broccoli for dinner too - she had some slow-roast lamb bits as well, but she was grabbing the broccoli first chewing it and then dropping it into the dog's waiting jaws. It must be the bright green that appeals. So pleased that you and DH are getting on a bit better at present and managing dates! Brooking hard that it's the beginning of better times for you both.
Hawthers, so sorry you're worrying so much right now. The difference a few months makes is incredible, though, so I hope in a little while it will all seem so different to you. My friend's unborn baby (due 1 Nov) will be in the same school year as M, which seems mad right now when you look at the difference 7 months has made. Your DS1 will get there, I'm sure. for you too. Hope you get through tomorrow ok without any tactless comments about size.
Hi, Boo!
Biscuits, how sweet that E settles for DS1! Awwww. It is hard for fathers working - they want to bond, but they also have to bring in the cash, and then they're tired and grumpy. Your DH seems to make a huge effort despite his long hours, though not like DH who hasn't got up in the night since M was 3 weeks old. That's not quite fair to DH - he does help, but he does have a tendency to flop in front of the computer and say he's been out at work all day and he just wants some time to relax. 
And that's on a public sector 36 hour week. again. Hope E learns to settle for your DH again soon.
Mammoth post, sorry!
scarletfingernail ·
07/10/2012 20:37
Oh yes Happy Birthday Too What have you been up to today apart from eating?
Sorry Ninja I missed your post earlier where you said about DS . I'm amazed they couldn't get it out at A&E, I'd have thought they'd have someone there who specialises in kids doing that sort of thing. I had to race there once with a friend's DS who had put a raisin up his nose. We were in a blind panic and the A&E nurse hardly batted an eyelid and removed it with a long pair of tweezers. We had tried tweezers at home and failed so there must be a certain amount of skill involved.
musicalmrs ·
07/10/2012 20:41
Started to write a post earlier, managed to lose it.. sigh.
Too, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Did M give you your lovely night's sleep - or a lie in? You can PM me a link! Or RubberJen who seems to have it all under control :) It's lovely being able to put names to faces (and to generally be nosy...)
I am also a huge believer in the power of clothes! I don't bother too much, but at the same time it's amazing what a lift a good outfit can give :)
Pomme, so sorry to hear about the chicken pox - brooking it passes quickly.
Dream, poor poor you re even more illness in your household. Brooking it gets better soon - especially the squitty nappies :(
Scream, lovely to hear that you and your DH are doing well now :) Hope it continues in the same way!
Had a lovely day with family today. My step MIL didn't ask us when we'd be trying for another or anything! (I think I may have made my point clear when she last asked us - she bugged us for years about having children, then just after we'd had DD, "So when will you have another one?!" ARGH!). DH is working away for a couple of days, so it's just me and the cats up, one DD in bed.. tempted to open the ice cream!
Admin work to do first though :( Had a lesson with a new student today who's signed up for lessons though - hurrah!
TheLittleFriend ·
07/10/2012 20:46
Thanks for the hellos everyone. Don't forget to friend request people in the brooking fb group so you can be really nosey about them see their cute baby pics etc
jaggythistle ·
07/10/2012 21:02
Eek ninja, that sounds nasty! DS1 has attempted a few things up his nose, but I've always caught him so far.
another no nap today, but DS1 stayed in pretty good form. even when dragged round the supermarket. somehow in the evening DH always gets the sleepy cuddles on the couch with him, while i get multiple DS2 poos. how did this happen.
TooImmatureGhostiesAndGhoulies ·
07/10/2012 21:48
Scarlet, I have done very little today except eat! Croissants for breakfast, smoked salmon on brown bread for lunch, salted caramels in between times, slow-roast lamb, neep dauphinoise and tenderstem broccoli for dinner, apple pie and cream...We did go for a walk in between all the gorging, but I feel completely stuffed now.
Biscuits, 
was had! possibly slightly too much
Musical, I friended you but I still can't see the group - now what? Iz is so cute! M was v good and although she got up 4 times in the night, she stayed in bed until 9.30! Best birthday present ever...
ScreamIfYouWantToGoFaster ·
07/10/2012 23:02
Happy birthday Too! Your day sounds like my idea of heaven! You definitely need an extra day off to finish off all those goodies!
Which brand do salted caramels by the way? I keep hearing people rave about them but I have no idea where to find them?!
Quick ff question ladies. Do any of the ff'ers among you actually stick to the official guidelines of making up a fresh bottle with freshly boiled water EVERY time you need a bottle?! (45 minute prep time! ) I've been boiling water in the morning, then putting it in bottles and putting the bottles in the fridge. I then pull out a bottle when DD wants one, add the formula powder, and feed it to her straight away (she's willing to drink cold milk.) I had assumed this was fine because the water has been boiled to kill any germies, and then kept in the fridge to prevent new germies growing. However I've just been reading about the bacteria in the formula itself () and how these aren't killed unless the water is at least 70 degrees when you add the formula. BUT you're not allowed to store a freshly made up bottle for more than 2 hours?!?! WTF?! What do you ladies do?
Loving all this FB stuff! I can't see anyone's pics though because I'm only friends with Fluffy so far. Not sure what the etiquette is regarding friend requesting anyone else?
Oooooo and I've been watching all the Great British Bake Off episodes I missed while on hol - that show is like carb-porn!
No Brooking for all poorly people, especially the Dream household and Pomme's DDs!
TooImmatureGhostiesAndGhoulies ·
07/10/2012 23:25
OK, am on it! Scream, I friend-requested you, and have been working my way through trying to friend request everyone. If I've missed anyone I'm sorry! I'll do it tomorrow. It is so confusing trying to keep everyone's names straight. Biscuits, my love, I'm sorry I can't friend you. I love you anyway! And your boys are so cute! Musical, I love nosing at all the baby pics! Must put some more of M up. I'm a bit crap at FB and only use it occasionally - will have to do better.
The salted caramels are not as nice as I remembered. I had them 2 years ago at the Taste festival, but the ones DH got me are Sainsbury's Taste The Difference and they're covered in chocolate. I think the ones I had at the festival weren't chocolatey and they were much nicer. Or possibly low-carbing has messed with my tastebuds? I think if you're going to try them, get them from a posh confectioner if possible!
Biscuitsandtea ·
08/10/2012 01:04
I am having a blast noseying at everyone's pictures
I'll ignore the fact that I'm doing it at this time because ds2 is up again . I think I'm going to take him to the docs tomorrow just to check if he has an ear infection or anything. He's been so upset these last couple of days and nights. And at nights it's like he's tired but can't sleep as he'll lie with his eyes shut, but still crying, especially if he moves his head. Poor little sausage . He's even had calpol tonight when we went to bed and still woken up again.
He seems to have dropped off a bit more for the time being now but lying on his tummy.
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jaggythistle ·
08/10/2012 08:11
aw poor DS2 biscuits. :(
I'll just have to be 
of the Facebook action. I've a strict RL friends and family only thing and have still got 80 odd people somehow
scream the bugs in formula thing is important - low probability of it happening, but nasty for babies if it does. there's a leaflet that's been linked to on the feeding board that says the second best way is to make a few up with the v hot water, cool quickly with ice water or whatever, then store at back of fridge for up to 12 (i think) hours. the formula manufacturers don't want to admit on the packaging that they can't make sterile formula, hence the somewhat vague instructions supplied. next time I'm on pc will try to link to that too.
I'm going to miss wee R when he gets moved to M's room. am i a bit sad? I'll probably still be able to hear his morning poo over the monitor though... oh pants. he's only been up half an hour and that's another poo already.
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