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November 2012 - Don't forget the tummy time

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StuntNun · 25/01/2013 09:47

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PetiteRaleuse · 27/01/2013 20:13

Fruit you can nibble them.

But I use nail clippers. Will never forget using baby nail scissors and cutting the end of DD1's finger. It literally pissed blood, but she didn't flinch.

Biscuit DD1 has found a hilarious but very vulgar lego youtube clip. She's not 2 yet. Is it not too soon to start childproofing her youtube access. If that is even possible.

fruitpastilles · 27/01/2013 20:26

Thanks PR I'll try biting them, I use clippers now, that's what I chopped her finger off with, oops! She didn't cry either, it didn't seem to bother her in the slightest, I on the other hand nearly had such a guilt for days after Hmm

Sophiathesnowfairy · 27/01/2013 20:34

O will be my newborn forever. Grin

Biscuit horse riding horror story, I came off in the road once and broke my wrist pushing the bone up my arm. Had to have a general to sort out the mess but they couldn't do that by the time I to to hosp so was left broke over night on sedatives and a bit of morph if I recall correctly.

Ironically it was the first time I'd hacked out in my high vis sensible jacket. Right after a F fabulous gallop round a field.k

blonderthanred · 27/01/2013 20:39

I struggle with nails too fruit. At first I was able to peel them but can't now they're not so soft. Tried clippers when he was feeding and nicked his finger. He was not happy.

PetiteRaleuse · 27/01/2013 20:42

Ouch Sophia that sounds painful.

KatieLily12 · 27/01/2013 20:58

Nails are a nightmare. I have to try every few days with a stealth attack. Used to try clipping when BF but she's got wise to me. Same foes for biting.

fruitpastilles · 27/01/2013 20:59

I always sneak up on dd when she's asleep to try and do hers

Sophiathesnowfairy · 27/01/2013 21:01

I don't seem to be able to tear them or bite them. Nails that is. I resorted to scissors this evening.

pr was. Was 9 years ago Now and still plays me up if I am run down r very tried in particular. I don't know f your bak is the same?

horseylady · 27/01/2013 21:10

Whoops Sophia!! I think I've been relatively lucky!! I've had two falls on the road. Both times my pony slipped onto her side. Once she was being an idiot and fell the other both her and my friends pony just slid over right onto their sides. It was horrid! I just remember hearing my friend shout see her pony go down then the next second we were as well. Must have been ice?!

I broke my arm at 10, hairline fracture on my coxix, several cracked ribs, broken nose and cheek, my dislocated jaw and three concussions. Bloody horses!! I'd have rather not had any!!

PetiteRaleuse · 27/01/2013 21:12

Yep. My back is actually a good weather forecaster :)

BigPigLittlePig · 27/01/2013 21:13

I nibble LOs fingernails. Have avoided her toes thus far but they are getting a bit long and keep scratching me and have NO CLUE how to sort them out. Clearly can't bite them as she'll boot me in the face, but equally they seem far too small to use clippers. Confusing

We still use cotton wool for changes detective as wipes seem to make her bottom sore, which is a shame since dh went a bit mad buying wipes in a 3-for-1 offer some months back.

Finally attempted to dtd, which was fine. Only slightly marred by dh singing wobble wobble wobble in a made up tune. Which my brain converted to wobble wobble wobble...til the very next day. I should never ever have googled that song after all the chat. Never.

pikz sorry you're feeling crap Thanks

GTbaby · 27/01/2013 21:17

I have baby nail clippers. I now try do then when he is proper zonked out in deep sleep.

LO was asleep for an hour. N then screamed all of a sudden. Like proper blood curdle scream. Heart attack time. Ran upstairs. All seemed ok. Nothin fallen on him. Arms/ legs not trapped in bars. Not due feed clean nappy. Took a good few minutes to calm down. Now he won't settle. Won't sleep longer the 5 mins without waking n crying again. Very unlike him as once he is asleep he is usually fine.

Oh he is doing a poo now. With it being an hour since the awful scream could the poo have caused him pain?

ValiumQueen · 27/01/2013 21:26

I am an expert at doing baby nails. Not so good with guineapigs.

zcos · 27/01/2013 21:26

Hello everyone! Evening just getting around to reading the last page of posts but just wanted to say how wonderful it is to have found you all! As a new mum whilst I surprised myself by feeling quite laid back and relaxed about things I still
Felt I needed to strictly follow mw and Hv advice
Find some definitive answers somewhere ... I had always found that read read read tended to help with so many different subjects
As you all know not so with babies! Is so great for everyone to be so open and honest on here. I feel like I have learnt so much from you all.
I just need to follow what I think my baby needs with lots of things to try ...keep having to remind myself she isn't even 8 weeks yet!
I raise Wine to everyone! Thank you for the warm welcome and frank answers!

zcos · 27/01/2013 21:43

Vq re nails me too but with rabbit I nibble on dd when she is bf

zcos · 27/01/2013 21:43

I meant I nibble on her nails oof course

Evilwater · 27/01/2013 21:51

Big we have to meet.

LO been the same again every 5 in the afternoon terrible wind pain. I have no idea how to get it out. Any idears?

Bath time was miles better again, I'm glad I got the bath seat alot less screaming.

P is starting to pull his finger out, I'm now second guessing my reslove to to leave him. I do wonder how long it will last.

Evil

BigPigLittlePig · 27/01/2013 21:58

Evil yes we do, and you'll be pleased to hear am no longer snowed in...pm me on facebook (I put a photo in the group today of little pig) and we can arrange something Smile. LO has had dreadful wind too, she can be sound asleep and suddenly starts bellowing and goes bright red, it can last for ages. Lying on her tummy across my legs can help sometimes, but to be honest nothing really helps. It's horrid, she can get really worked up - in which case blowing quite hard on her face stops her screaming and makes her catch her breath, and she will often be consolable after that because the wind pain has gone and she's only crying because she's got herself in a pickle.

kirrinIsland · 27/01/2013 22:08

I've been quite lucky with falls I broke my arm when I was 10 - the day before we went on holiday; landed flat on my back and totally winded myself, which is surprisingly painful but no lasting damage; and my most recent was a complete non-event - I basically slid off sideways during a tackle and fell slowly to the ground. And the bloody horse just stood there and looked at me. I do think if you fall off like that, the least your horse can do is run around a bit, looking wild Grin

I've had a go at getting N to settle in her pram for a bit his evening but no joy. Will keep trying. Having to hold her all day evening is stRting wear a bit thin now.

NotSoNervous · 27/01/2013 22:09

I use baby nail sissors, DP used clippers and nipped DDs skin so he's scared for life but we seem to manage fine

Not long back from children's a&e all this week DD has been really unsettled and has periods of ear splitting in pain screams and wee given her calpol a few times and its took the edge off but she's stil been grumpy but today it was really bad so I phoned NHS direct and they told me to to take her there and we ended up seeing an out of hours GP he was a fucking nob useless. He was so against breastfeeding and negative about it, practically told me I have no mothers instinct, when he just didn't want to listen to it and has basically told us to give her 1 once of water a day and she'll be fine Hmm anyway ill be taking her to our actual GP tomorrow

katie hand holding for FIL visit x

BigPigLittlePig · 27/01/2013 22:15

Nervous that sounds awful, hope you can get some reassurance or help, whichever is needed, tomorrow.

I am personally nervy scared shitless around horses. The closest I've got to riding one is sitting on a donkey on the beach, who then refused to budge which was fine with me.

Am going to feed LO then bed, wishing good nights on everybody.

Passmethecrisps · 27/01/2013 22:24

WTF notso? What's total fud. I really hope LO gets some proper care from your GP.

I have never cut P's nails. They are quite scratchy now though. Might brave it tomorrow.

I am scandalised by your Dh bigpig! How rood!

Do any of you ever feel like your is the only baby to cry? That everyone else's baby spends their time giggling and smiling and being developmentally advanced?

Elizadoesdolittle · 27/01/2013 22:27

nervous that sounds shit. What a awful gp. Hope your DD gets better soon. Good luck with a better gp tomorrow.

Gave E her first bath in the tummy tub tonight. She normally goes in the bath in her bath seat or with DH or me holding her. She enjoyed it. I got it when DD1 was a baby as she hated baths but E seems to quite like them so I've never bothered to use it.

Off to bed now. Wishing everyone a good nights sleep.

YellowWellies · 27/01/2013 22:30

Wah too much to read Sad I have my DS snoozing on my lap, DH snoozing on my shoulder and the cat is trying to muscle in too - all my snoring boys! Jonas' first night in a grobag wish him luck. Could do with some sleep am tired from house hunting. Have found one serious contender already - huuuge house, amazing garden, one street from the sea and motivated sellers - second viewing planned for later this week. It's not new huzzah!!!! Smile

Passmethecrisps · 27/01/2013 22:35

Sounds brill YW. I also have a snoozing hubby, cat and baby. Only the baby is in her own bed. Everyone else is invading my space