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November 2012 - sleeping through yet?

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StuntNun · 09/01/2013 23:03

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1647736-November-2012-losing-sleep-and-losing-weight

Stats list: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1485512-November-2012-Stats-List

OP posts:

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

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Brockle · 15/01/2013 10:03

sorry that was a bit long!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 15/01/2013 10:04

Ooo mm quite a hefty number of the males in my family began their seafaring career on the Mersey. When my nan died the pilots cutter were allowed to take us out to scatter her ashes in the river because her husband was pilot. (My mum used to think he was a pirate)

Anyway, that would be hard work, no? Or would it suit you?

When we move to NI DH will continue his job here and be here 3-4 days a week. Suits me, I can focus on the kids and then will be pleased to see him when he comes home.

PetiteRaleuse · 15/01/2013 10:07

15k extra certainly needs to be considered. How do you feel about it MM ?

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2013 10:11

Just managed to catch up, only to refresh the page and discover 10 more posts!

My push present, if you can call it that, was a dressing gown

Catbag I am amazed. Sometimes little pig is so nosy it takes her a good 5 minutes to find a boob and latch on. And that's just one baby. With many flailing limbs and shrieks.

We're going to our first mother & baby group this afternoon, which means I've got 3 hours in which to wash my hair. Sounds easy, it only takes 5 minutes after all, but LO is wide awake and shows no sign of slowing, and usually only naps in the sling or on me in the mornings

GTbaby · 15/01/2013 10:14

LO was a very scratchy baby n then last week mil cut his nails. I've done them a few times. But to scared to take much off. She did them perfectly. No more scratches. So it's her job from now on !

DH has upset me first thing. Not helping with Feed. My shoulder hurts n generally feeling rough

Brockle · 15/01/2013 10:18

That is a big decision MM but 15k is a massive payrise. You don't fancy becoming an honorary scouser? Jokes aside, how do you feel about coping alone for four weeks at a time?

how beneficial has anyone found baby groups at this age? DS2 was taken to all of DS1's groups from a week or two old but not sure now I just have little Y to take. Anyone done breastfeeding groups?

rowingdowntheriver · 15/01/2013 10:26

stunt, I hope your dog is ok. Let us know how he gets on at the vets later.

Thanks for all the sympathies re the MIL. I sometimes wonder if I'm being over sensitive but then she goes and say's / does another thing and I think, what a cow.

This morning, at 9.30 she said she wanted to pop to the shops to get herself some make up and asked if I'd like her to take the boys. I said that would be nice but not to worry if she doesn't fancy it as we're going to be out later. She said she was worried about Alex. I asked why and she tried to get out of answering by changing the subject. I asked again why she was worried about him. She said that she's worrief he doesn't get enough fresh air!! It was only 9.30 and we go out EVERY DAY for a walk / to the park. In fact I'm barely in the house with the boys or they'd drive me nuts!! Cow bitch cow. Problem is that DH doesn't see the extent of her digs / undermining of me to the children so while he sympathises a bit, he also gets frustrated if I say much about it and says things like, 'oh, she's only trying to help'.

Sorry again for the moan am just so at her and now feel I can't talk to DH about it

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2013 10:26

brockle I go to a breastfeeding group, it's ok and gets me out the house, not sure how long I'll keep going for as there are some hippy alternative individuals and it's not quite my cup of tea. Think I'm going to try the group in our town next week, as opposed to the village group. It is handy to have the bf advisor though if you get stuck at all.

I just want to meet some RL people with LOs a similar age!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 15/01/2013 10:28

hugs rowing is difficult as you are stuck with them and you can't really have steaming row with them.

applepieinthesky · 15/01/2013 10:30

sophia we also have the cheapy scratch mitts from Tesco and they are actually very good at staying on.

No push present here. I think DS is a pretty awesome enough present!

My six week check was mainly the doctor checking over DS and asking me about contraception. I had planned not to have the injection again but he offered it to me there and then and at the time I was terrified of getting pregnant again so soon so took it. Won't have another one though. Will probably go on the pill when it runs out.

I'm not selling any of our baby stuff because we will hopefully have another. Have no idea where we will store it though. DS has a huge bedroom and its pretty much full already. Oops!

Brockle · 15/01/2013 10:42

BPLP meeting people with LO's around the same age would be useful because most of the people in RL have older children and aren't having anymore. May get myself down to the surestart centre this afternoon.

what are the side effects with the injection apple?

I kniw how you feel rowing tho generally I have issues with my FIL and SIL when we stay with my inlaws. I find venting to other people the only way to let off steam. DH doesn't want to hear it. Its keeping my mouth shut when they say stupid things that i find hardest to deal with.

ShellyBobbs · 15/01/2013 10:50

Petite funny you should bring up summer holidays, we were only talking about this on Sunday. The eldest wants to go to France or Luxembourg, eldest son not bothered and youngest daughter wants to go to Wales or Italy, all want to camp. I would like to go to Cornwall and hubby France. The way I see it is drive down to Wales for a couple of days, then Cornwall, across to Dover and on to France then Luxembourg. We can take 2 weeks so plenty of time. We drove to Italy camping on the way a few years ago and all really enjoyed it.

That knob-head whinging about the thread title is a stereo typical mumsnetter. What a dick!

Catbag Boob power, well done :)

Evil Hope everything is OK with you x

Trying and epically failing to keep Tommy awake in the day (he's asleep in my arms as I type). When he's not having one of his 3/4 feeds through the night he's figetting and punching himself in the face. This has gone on for 2 nights now.

It's bloody freezing brrrrrrrr......

ShellyBobbs · 15/01/2013 10:56

Rowing Write down every single snide comment and then publish them . Some American lad has done this with his dad called something stupid like, 'shit my dad says'. I've read some of his tweets and they are really funny.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

blonderthanred · 15/01/2013 10:59

I wondered that pass and also madam said something cryptic a while ago about her sense of smell... Who of us all will be first to get diffed again I wonder?

Maybe that should be the next thread title - Nov 12 babies: onto the next one!

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2013 11:01

Nov 12 babies: onto the next one! the thought makes my blood run cold (colder than it already is given minimal heating in our house)

ChunkyChicken · 15/01/2013 11:35

I think I may have to resort to lurking/rarely posting - I can't keep up overnight as I don't want to disturb our sleep & I don't get anything done if I keep up during the day!! If I had timed how long I was on here (& another thread) yesterday, I'd be a bit & . DS & DD were asleep yesterday for a couple of hrs and what did I do? Post not sleep!!! Stupid. Unfortunately, I have a compulsion to know how everyone is getting on & have adult 'conversation'. I'm a bit all or nothing personality-wise I think. But I have to try to cut-down on my addiction....

I'm prob going to boot sale all DD's & DS's stuff as I can't be bothered to photo & list it all on eBay. I'll prob group sets together, then do some newborn/boy/girl bundles. Some vests I bought for £7 for 7 in Asda and they're barely worn because he's grown so quickly. I figure a boot fair is quicker & I'd rather just get something back for the stuff rather than make a profit iyswim. I also have loads of maternity gear too.

I may, however, do a bit of eBay shopping for 3-6mth stuff. I think it won't be long before DS is in that size.

DH mentioned something about having another baby last night but he was just joking - he keeps saying our family is complete & talked to the Dr about a vasectomy so I guess I need to make my peace with that. My head says "2 is enough" but my heart says

KissysUnderTheMisteltoe · 15/01/2013 11:38

Catbag I am very impressed!

That is a scary thread title! The thought turns me cold too BPLP

Passmethecrisps · 15/01/2013 11:39

Hell's teeth the thought if another makes me sick in itself! Mind you, p is being on very good form today thankfully.

On that, I am wondering if she has had some sort of growth spurt or something. For the past week she has been really hard work - shouty, grizzly, screamy etc etc. today she is like a different baby touching wood. She has been giggling, smiling and generally very happy. I didn't notice anything at 6 weeks so I wonder if she had her spurt at 6 weeks.

Mm big stuff - I hope that you can come to an arrangement which makes you both happy.

I am sorry to hear about your dog stunt. Please let us know how you get on at the vets.

I never fail to be astonished catbag by your ability to feed two babies AND do other stuff. You are a champion.

Catbag · 15/01/2013 11:40

Nooo, you can't call the next thread that! There would have to be a separate thread for us ald gimmers who are definitely NOT having any more! Could be 'I have my football team; any more and I'm destined for a spot on Jeremy Kyle'

blonderthanred · 15/01/2013 11:43

But think how impressed out stalker would be!

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2013 11:55

Santa brought me a giant chocolate coin for Christmas (bear with me...). Was just munching on that for mid-morning snack breakfast and LO was finally nodding off on my chest (after being awake for 4 hrs, I swear she knows I need to wash & is conspiring against me). Anyway, stupid hamfisted dolt that I am, I dropped the damn coin, and it's huge foil case made a right racket and now LO is wide awake again that'll teach me not to have proper breakfast

Lane81 · 15/01/2013 11:55

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ShellyBobbs · 15/01/2013 11:56

Oooooohhhhh, I'd love just another one. Hubby has put his foot down though and said a definite NO to little Ava Poppy.

ShellyBobbs · 15/01/2013 11:59

Lane we went in 2009 and she had a ball, hence wanting to go back. It's a beautiful place, please pass on your tips, we were only there 2 days.

ShellyBobbs · 15/01/2013 12:00

BPLP I thought you were going to say you dropped some in LO's mouth

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