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Brooking no argument for babies who sleep, eat, smile and behave perfectly at all times. Yeah right!

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scarletfingernail · 14/11/2012 13:56

New thread, here we go...

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Biscuitsandtea · 26/11/2012 14:47

Pill not pull

Biscuitsandtea · 26/11/2012 14:53

Oh too just a thought with the breast pump. I imagine you'll need an Avent bottle to screw onto the bottom of it and I'm afraid I don't have any spare to send with it. Is that ok?

musicalmrs · 26/11/2012 14:57

Scream I also get super broody! DH knows I'd love another one, and also wants one - hurrah! However, we would like the age gap to be around two yrs, so I have at least a while to wait until starting to ttc again - maybe next summer? Obviously we know it might not happen straight away, but we'd like to enjoy DD a bit first :)

Too, we don't want Iz to be an only child either :)

We don't want to leave it too long, purely from a selfish point of view - the closer they are, the less time I'll be doing 'less' work for, and the sooner I can get back on the career path. I'm still doing bits and bobs, which is helping :)

Jen, I know what you mean about childcare fees. They hardly make working in London for me worthwhile at the moment when you take into account childcare too, which is why we're considering me not going back... but local work will be more worthwhile financially, so will do some at some point. I think sending a child to nursery is a Good Thing from a social point of view, so would like to do it a little bit - hmm..

Sorry to hear about your rubbish night last night Scream. Brooking for a better one tonight. A seems to be developing so quickly though- waving sounds SO sweet! I'm sure she'll be crawling in no time!

Dream, I've experienced fewer problems on the progesterone only pill - was on Microgynon for years (and another one briefly, though can't remember which). I'm not moody, though I do have 'down' swings- but I think that's more because of life in general (mainly concerns about work!) rather than the pill? Not sure. Not down enough to worry about, anyway :)

Had an odd night here last night. Went to bed early (for a change!), but Iz needed resettling quite a few times, and kept waking up between 10.30 and 12.30 - argh! However, she then slept for four and a half hours - she hasn't done that for AGES! Grin. She then woke up again an hour later after that, but still - impressed. Hoping this may be a slow bit of improvement..? She also stayed in her own room all night rather than coming into bed with us - but that's mainly because I didn't give in and bring her in, which always settles her down!

On the TMI fanjo front (ha!).. had some odd unexplained bleeding yestersday, and a little bit today - back to stinging when I go to the loo. Worrying :( Phoned the doctors, fully booked until Sat (!), couldn't get an emergency appointment, but they offered a phone one, which I said would be pointless as someone actually needed to see me. Doctor phoned, agreed, and managed to fit me in on Wednesday, hurrah! Hopefully all fanjo issues will be sorted then Confused.

Iz has been napping on and off for an hour and a half! Most odd for her... willl have to wake her up soon to ensure she sleeps tonight! Then again, she only cat napped this morning, so maybe she needs it..

TooImmatureGhostiesAndGhoulies · 26/11/2012 15:13

Oh FUCK, I forgot to phone the doctor in their one-hour-only appt booking slot. Grr. Right, that does it, I'm pretending M is an emergency...except that DH won't get home until 4.30. Hmm.

DreamingOfPeace · 26/11/2012 15:45

Fuck!!! Just washed a disposable nappy. Bloody gel all over everything. I've done this before and ran machine through on a hot wash empty plus loads of shaking of clothes but no time, need my bedding in case he's sick again- its happened before. Argh. So quick shake, quick wipe of the washing machine and its back on... Please let it be ok . Blimey I'm thick.

Biscuitsandtinsel · 26/11/2012 18:16
Biscuitsandtinsel · 26/11/2012 18:17
JenFrankincenseAndMyrrh · 26/11/2012 18:27

Looking lovely Biscuits nice recycling, very green

hohohohawthers · 26/11/2012 18:48

Had our first day with the new nanny today and she seems all good which is a relief but it was surprisingly hard work making small talk and making sure DS1 didn't kick off too much

Oh shit it dream hope the washing machine is ok

hohohohawthers · 26/11/2012 18:49

Bugger on head not in head.

TooImmatureGhostiesAndGhoulies · 26/11/2012 19:04

You are not thick, Dream - that's the sort of thing I would do! Was it a used nappy? My dog eats used nappies if I forget to pick them up.

Grin at Hawthers' typo and Jen.

TooImmatureMincePies · 26/11/2012 19:15

I wanted to be TooImmatureStiltonWithCranberries, but it was too long. I couldn't think of anything else playing on the mature Stilton thing. Just Stilton on its own didn't seem Christmassy enough.

M is in bed already! She just flaked out after her bath and started howling as I dressed her, so she went straight to bed and was asleep in minutes. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.

Forgot to plug the baby monitor in, back in a mo.

TooImmatureMincePies · 26/11/2012 19:31

Biscuits, don't worry about the bottles - I think I have some Avent ones kicking around, and if not, I can easily get some.

Dream, I got the mini-Pill after M was born but totally failed to take it within the 3 hour window every day. I gave up in the end - I think the best I managed was about 4 days of taking it and then I would forget. So I can't tell you if it gave me mood swings or not. I'm relying on the contraceptive effects of a) bf and b) chronic tiredness, plus coitus interruptus when required.

Oh, and the puking morning sounds v grim. Come on universe, cut Dream and family some slack and take your sick bugs, colds and general illnesses away for a bit!

Musical, so sorry to hear that you've had some strange bleeding. Hope the doc can set your mind at rest! And grr to bloody doctors and appts.

Biscuitsandtinsel · 26/11/2012 20:12

Too and anyone else interested in expressing - look on active threads - there is a thread where they are looking for MNers to test a new Avent pump....

Biscuitsandtinsel · 26/11/2012 20:39

Too - I'm just sorting out the breast pump and stuff. I can't find the instructions or box or anything but basically it all fits in a tupperware sandwich box type thing. Now, I'm thinking I might just wrap it in bubble wrap and brown paper - do you think that will be OK?

Also, I've found the instruction manual online but it is 30 pages long. It doesn't seem very economical for me to pay to send 30 pages to you since I can only print one sided here, so I thought maybe you could print them? The manual is here. At least I think those are the instructions for mine - I can't find a model number on mine!

If that's all OK I'll pop it in the post tomorrow :) x

TooImmatureMincePies · 26/11/2012 20:59

That's fine, Biscuits - I won't bother printing the instructions, I'll just read them off the screen! I'm sure bubble wrap and brown paper will be perfect. Thank you again - you are v generous and I really do appreciate it!

TooImmatureMincePies · 26/11/2012 21:09

Have signed up for that trial - really hope I get picked!

ScreamIfYouWantToGoFaster · 26/11/2012 21:37

I've signed up as well Too! Should be interesting!

Dream I really hope all 3 of your LOs have a good night's sleep with no puking allowed! Sounds like there might be hope for no. 4 (in due course!) with MrD making Freudian slips...! Wink

Well today I've cut both little A's naps short, and deliberately postponed dinner to 8pm and bedtime to 9pm in a bid to at least avoid the 4 hours of "settling" we went through last night. DD is currently prowling around her cot and occasionally leaning dangerously far over the side when she thinks she might be able to reach and therefore destroy something!

She did manage to crawl forward nearly a foot today, but unfortunately just as we were all getting excited she misplaced her hand and face-planted right on the hard wooden floor Sad Now she won't even attempt it for a while.

Oooooo I take it back! Whilst typing she's just had a little crawl in her cot! Smart girl, it's definitely better to practice on the mattress! Grin

Do you think the rat smacking philosophy can be applied to sleep? I've decided that by the end of this week little A will be sleeping through (counted as 11pm to 6am) and I will Brook Absolutely No Argument on this! 7 months of no sleep is enough. The time has come!!!

DreamingOfPeace · 26/11/2012 21:49

Nearly 8 months of no sleep is enough.

You will sleep you little tikes, dammit!!

Biscuitsandtinsel · 26/11/2012 22:06

Right. Enough. I am expecting every single mini no brooker to go to sleep immediately if they are not there already and stay asleep until getting up time (as defined by the relevant parent)*

  • A relaxation of this rule may be available for newborn no brookers who will be permitted a limited number of wake-ups for food only. After these, sleep will be resumed immediately and with no fuss.

What do we want?
Sleep

When do we want it?
Now!

scream A sounds cute practising her crawling in her cot and love the description of her cruising round looking for things to destroy! Grin

Am also impressed with all these waving babies Smile How cute. Am v much looking forward to ds2 learning anything these cute things

Biscuitsandtinsel · 26/11/2012 22:14

Hmmmmm, foiled by my own mini no brooker Confused.

I think maybe my cheerleading was a little too enthusiastic and perhaps woke him Hmm

hohohohawthers · 26/11/2012 22:18

Minih was up hourly last night shouting about teeth. Better night tonight please?

musicalmrs · 26/11/2012 22:42

Quiet cheerleading from here onwards Biscuits!

Thank you for the pump trial link. Also signed up! :) Too, Scream, hope we all get in!

Hurrah for A's cot crawling Scream!

Too, grr indeed for doctors. Did you get your appointment sorted in the end? In my case it was more grrr at the receptionist. What part of unexplained bleeding, potentially something to do with sore place-where-stitches-are did she think could be diagnosed over the phone?! Daft woman! Still, at least chatting to the doctor got me an earlier appointment :)

We just put the baby gate up at the top of the stairs. There's quite a gap underneath the gate in order to ensure it fit against the bannister right. It's only a matter of time before I trip over it...

...I'd be happy for Iz to go back to sleeping until 4am. I don't mind a 4am feed. She's already woken up once, about 40 mins ago...

DH had an appraisal at work today, which went well. Might result in a slight job change.. but heard they are looking to bring their salaries up in line with county/London standards for their role - in his case, that means a significant pay increase! Grin which may mean I can make do with private teaching (if I get a few more students), and won't have to go back to London! I can look for a local role, and not stress about the distance between me and Iz (DH will be travelling a lot - so not really happy with her nearest parent being an hour and a half away!).

Need to think of a Christmassy name...

Anyway- to bed. Crossing fingers and brooking no argument for much better nights all round.

ScreamIfYouWantToGoFaster · 26/11/2012 23:05

D'oh! Sorry I thought you meant the c-section gel trial! I haven't signed up for a pump trial I'm afraid. Good luck though!

Hooray for MrMusical's likely payrise! Woohoo!

I need to think of a Christmas name too! I'm so hopeless at this kind of thing!

Little A fell asleep after 90 minutes of settling (which is still an improvement on yesterday's nightmare!) so I need to get off this comp and lights out before tonight's fun and games begin! I will be fair and loving but firm and immovable tonight! No co-sleeping! Just kisses, songs and patting! Once more unto the breach dear friends!

Biscuitsandtinsel · 27/11/2012 06:46

Can I ask a question of you ladies? Would any of you ever consider donating eggs? It's something I've been thinking about (before I'm too old - I think maybe I could do if next year at the latest) but just wondered if anyone else had ever thought about it? I know a lot of you are still thinking of using your eggs because you want more children but I was kinda thinking now that I don't want any more maybe I could help someone else?

In particular I'd be glad to hear any reservations you would have?