August 2005 - they're on the move

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Here's the new place to chat about all our wonderful babies, while they still are babies.

Queenrollo - well done!

You did do well not to rush him to the drs! And to get to 10months without an injury.

Hope he's feeling better QR. DS is constantly covered in bruises from crawling over things, into things and falling on his head.

Well done Miaous DS! Sounds like my DS... waits ages and then crawls and cuts a tooth within no time of each other! Looks like DS is cutting his second, the first appeared last week. He has a really swollen gum at the back so think a molar is on the move too.

hi all well done those with teeth and crawling!!

hope you ds is ok qr and you were very brave my ds fell when around 18 months and burst his lip then 2days later did the same thing and he still has a scar on the inside to this day i was in a terrible state that i had let it happen twice!

Brambalina i will look out for you lo in the paper its the North Star i get but the photos are the same Rhianna was in it at the beginning i also said i would never do it but dh insisted!! she will be in it again at the end which will be strange because she was not quite 6months when the photo was sent in.
I am the other side on Dingwall by about 11 miles on the A9 north so if you ever fancy a coffee in Dingwall or Inverness either are handy for me.

DD is still not crawling she seems to be spinning round the room on her bum though or sliding around on her mat still not in the crawl position she rocks then does the splits brings her leg back and spins in a circle so dont really know what she is trying to do haha

your all saying your lols are better behaved when dhs are at home i have to other problem she doesnt want to sleep or go to bed when her dad is at home but is brilliant for me and is always in bed by 7.30 i think she is maybe more tired as i have to take her to her Grannies when im working but she stays at home and is lazy when dh is home

i made another dinner tonight for her and she ate it in seconds it was butternut, sweet potatoe, courgette, chicken, pasta and a little ginger. i had a bit of piza with ds and she stole my crust and bawled for more (it was stuffed with cheese) feel quilty for her having it though.

What cuties on the pictures Bramblina and PanicPants. What is it with babies and socks? DS keeps on taking off his socks, putting them in his mouth and crawling around the kitchen with them in his mouth. If he drops one, he crawls back madly for it and puts it back in his mouth!

Congratulations on your pregnancy Suzi. I am now 25 weeks' pregnant and have only had DS sleeping through the night since about a month ago. Before then he was waking at 11pm and 3am and it really did not help that tired feeling you have automatically in the first trimester. Despite being close in age, so many people have said that it is difficult at first but then very rewarding later on when they should be good friends. We have found out that we are having a girl so DS will be very lucky to have his sister's friends as potential girlfriends, if indeed he decides to go for girls rather than boys when he is older! I went for a GP check up yesterday and DS was very irritable as he had not slept well. However he burst out laughing when he heard the baby's heartbeat. It was so sweet and I must admit it brought a few tears to my eyes...

Thank you so much for the recipes. DS liked the chorizo one last week but is refusing to eat it this week. He has not wanted to eat anything this week apart from Petits Filous and it is gettign a tad annoy6ing as he too is making the kitchen into a warzone. He will only eat at the best of times when he is holding the wooden spoon in one hand and a stacking ring in the other. If he is not fully equipped, he refuses food. Anyway, all he has done over the past few days is throw accessories and food off the side of his high chair. I know that the heat may be a factor in his not eating but what do I do if this goes on for a while?

Can't wait to go on holiday next week. Especially lookign forward to putting DS in the baby club from 9.30-6.00 each day. We love him dearly but are looking forward to a rest!!

Tigerlion, wow 25 weeks already, that must be hard work. How lovely you know it's a girl. Where are you going on holiday? I'm still stuck at work (my busy time), but am wrapping up as soon as I get off here. I miss the boys horribly when I'm at work, and have barely seen them this week, but back to normal tomorrow.

i can never do the links sorry - but as we have a few updated photos i have added one of my cheeky wee girl

Josey, she is adorable.

QR - like others, I'm impressed you've gone this long without an accident! It's horrible though isn't it? Although, I must admit, I'm getting a bit blase about Charlie's now - I don't think he had a hope of being a careful child as both me and DH are extremely clumsy.

Tigerlion - LOL at equipping DS for food so familiar! If he likes petit filous, will he eat other yoghurts? DS has been having greek yoghurt mixed with peach or pineapple this week and loves that.

Josey - I think everyone deserves a stuffed crust pizza now and than! Here's the link to your beautiful girl.

Hi there, I've just started reading this thread and it's really made me laugh. I've got an August baby who's just found first gear and now crawls everywhere in a mad rush. Won't lie down for naps, springs up like a jack-in-the-box the mintue she wakes up, won't have her nappy changed, be dressed, yada yada yada. It's really made me chuckle reading about your LOs - there's so much I recognize! But aren't they cuties at this age?! I want to do it all over again now. (Even though mine doesn't go through the night either!)

Hi Cakehead, welcome! I definitely recognise the mad rush crawling - so funny to watch his nappy wriggling as he charges across the floor. Don't know about wanting another one just yet though! On here tonight as DS is having trouble getting to sleep - I did the whole pck up put down thing last night so it's DH's turn - can't stand to hear him crying so I've locked myself away with the computer. Anyway, tell us more about your little one - there's a stats thread here if you feel like sharing!

Tigor lion i had a good giggle reading about your ds with the socks in the mouth how cute! and congrats on the girl

Kipper thank you for doing the link for me

dd was down again just after 7 tonight if her dad was still at home i bet she would still be up im going to ban him from the house at bed times to see if that works haha

Have now solved one of the reasons that probably meant DS was not eating. He was up all night with a fever of 39 degrees and refusing to drink any milk. Took him to the GP first thing this morning and it turns out he has tonsillitis so have spent the whole day giving him a mixture of Calpol and Nurofen and trying to give him lots of liquids. Doesn't it break your heart when they are ill as you want to help them so much yet don't fully know just where they are hurting. He is being so cuddly today and those cuddles make me realise just how lucky I am to have him (let me stop before reaching for the tissues!!). We thought for a moment that he may have measles, talking of which what is every one doing about the MMR jab and can they have it any earlier than a year?

Azure, we are off to a Club Med in Italy where they have a baby club which looks fantastic. They apparently have ALL equipment there apart from bottles and formula so we do not need to worry about nappies, jars, proper pushchairs (we'll just take along out light cheapo for travel). Apparently they prepare delicious fresh food for the babies and have lots of activities set out for them. Can't wait and it will be our last proper holiday until the baby arrives at the beginning of October.

Still have not done our Child Trust Fund. Where do you all think is the best place to invest it? The reason I have not done it is I have received so many different offers of where to put the money that the whole thing has confused me!

Looking forward to the weekend when the weather is meant to be good.

Tigerlion, your poor wee ds, how awful. Hope the Calpol is helping.
MMR- well I was confident until I read this articl posted on MN just a few weeks ago. \this{http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/05/28/wmmr28.xml&sSheet=/news/2006/05/28/ixnews.html\here} is just to worry us all some more! I think we will go for it, but keep meaning to ask the hv when is the best time. They recommend 12-18 months, don't they? I hope you really enjoy your holiday, I'm going to make sure we have one when we start ttc as think it would be our last for a while. We're off to Canada in less than 3 months, it's flying in and I'm starting to get excited now.
I haven't done the Trust Fund either! I'm a bit cynical unfortunately, and think it's the government's way of having access to info on how much our los (who will be bos by then!) have in savings, which could potentially affect funding for further education (I think atm they are entitled to more in Scotland than England so this may not affect those south of the border). I'm maybe being a bit apprehensive, but I do think there's an ulterior motive! So, we're not going to add to it, but invest elsewhere separately. Did your los get a lot of money when they were born? Ds has now got a good amount and we're going to buy Bonds with them.
Welcome, Cakehead!
Josey, we'll have to meet up one day. Dingwall is the best for me, I feel like I'm there more than I'm here! LOL! We took a run with dh in the lorry to Wick yesterday, probably passed you! It all got very late and we didn't get home till 1am! We stopped at my Mum's and ds woke, she was delighted as we ended up ataying for a cup of tea. Then we did a quick whizz round Tesco- it was 11.30pm, ds had been sick on one of his socks earlier and I hadn't any spare so he had one bare foot until we got to the checkout and had bought some more. Imagine- "One socked baby in Tesco at 11.30pm", the kind of parents that would end up getting slated on Mumsnet! I promise I don't make a habit of it.

Arghh! I meant to preview not post! this is it.

Thanks tigerlion. Lol at the image of your ds being fully equipped before a feed. I know what you mean, sometimes that works with ds, but other times it's too much of a distraction for him and I have to take them away from him. He's not eating much at the moment either, I wouldn't worry too much as it is the weather at the moment. They'll eat when they're hungry.

Oh sorry TL, just read your more recent post. Poor little mite hope he's feeling much better soon.

Congratulations on your pregnancy. Wow thats 2 of you now! Who will be next?

Kipper, she's lovely, what a cheeky smile

Welcome Cakehead

Bramblina - I know what you mean about the mmr, I'm kind of 60/40 for it, I think. But do keep changing my mind.

Went to visit the childminder today to have a look round. I already know her, but it was still a bit sad really. We're going to do half a day induction and then a whole day, before I go back to work
Although dp's going to get the day off when ds has his full day with the cm, so we might do something 'adult' that ds couldn't do (iyswim)

Any (clean!) suggestions?

panicpants - thanks, i agree, but she's not mine! it was a link for josey! maybe you and dh could go for a nice meal or to the cinema? they're the things i really miss now we have ds. i think it's probably because we went to the cinema so much in the last few weeks before he arrived in order to while away the days.

tigerlion - we ended up going with the place backed by bounty - guessed they know a fair bit about bringing up kids so were probably as good as any. i completely agree though, it's obviously just a way of the government getting out of paying student fees. really sorry if this offends anyone, but i'm also put out that while dh and i scrimp and save on his wage alone, children of those on income support will get an extra £250 at some point.

bramblina - i have no idea what to do about mmr. keep telling myself that my sister and i had it and we're fine, so i probably will go for it. our hv reccommended to a friend that sdhe leave immunising her dd until as late as possible.

i'm giving ds MMR because my sister and i both had measles and it was AWFUL.....i just can't put ds at risk (i was 13 when i had it, so remember it very well)
i've been tearing myself apart about it, but after much discussion we are going for it.
we went with Smile/Co-Op stakeholder account, i ummed and aahed until a couple of months ago but decided to go with an ethical one.
ds is at the doctors this afternoon for his routine check.......life is pretty settled here. dp will have to start working an extra day (has asked for a pay rise) because we are starting to struggle a bit on the money front.

Just a quick post. DS1 had the MMR at around 18 months and we are doing the same with DS2. Oh, and we still haven't done anything about the Child Trust Fund, which is ridiculous given that the stock market has increased in that time - I must dig up the info tonight. Poor DS2 doesn't have any savings and DS1 only has about £100.

Glad I'm not the only one with the trustfund voucher lurking a drawer. Good tips re the MMR, too.

I've added my stats, Kipper22.

Trying to put my LO down for a nap right now, but since she's learnt to stand up in her cot, it's like Jason at the end of Friday 13th. No matter what I do, she keeps on getting back up!

Cakehead DS did (and sometimes still does) that - see my post this time last week. All i can suggest is that you leave the room (as if he was asleep) and go back in if/when he cries and lay him down again. We were doing this with DS and he soon got the idea. It took a while the first few nights but today he slept at my mums (in the travel cot) for the first time and she said he did a bit of chatting, crawling, standing, whining and then it wen quiet and he was sound asleep on his tummy!

Panicpants I think I would rush to the cinema too. Most other things I would be happy to leave half way through if ds needed me, and with bfing I have been quite aware of the few things that are a complete no no, but there's just no point in seeing just the first half of a film! I hope you find something good.
Kipper I totally agree re the extra £250. Since my SMP ended and dh's earnings are less than last year, we're starting to feel it now. Yet what really gets my back up is the government offer money towards childcare costs- to get the mother back to work. I am trying to do the best I possibly can by not going back to work and yet we get nothing extra for it. I have a friend who gets such funding, yet could easily afford to give up work (info I really won't go in to but I know the whole case) but doesn't want to "stay at home as work is easier"! What's more she's off on hols next Tues, leaving the kids at home . There's more too but I won't bore you all. Or get myself all worked up!

Love the name, cakehead!

aw dd has a runny nose today and cant stop sneezing she laughs everytime she does it though - she was getting tired earlier and she was sitting up -if she is in the sitting position and tired she lies her head between her feet but today she started to twiddle her hair with her toes it was so cute, she usually twiddles mine or her own with her hand - wish i could twiddle my hair with my toes but i think i would end in hospital even trying

Brambalina you would have passed me my house looks onto the main road from the hill and i work at the business point(with the water fountain) think you will know it? i used to work in ross house you will know there being a regular to Dingwall - is that where your mum stays?

I did the trust fund - we just did it through our bank they gave us alot of info and as its a local branch and we know them it was easier to ask questions instead of going through all the bumf that keeps coming through the door.

I will give dd the mmr - i avoided giving it to ds at the 18months i waited till his pre-school because at that time that autizim link was high and showed higher in boys at the 18month mark there isnt so much bad hype on it now so planning taking my chances instead of risking measles.

I got a letter from the school today saying they are no longer giving BCG unless your child/parents/grand parents were born outside the uk to cut costs which i think is very bad-im going to have to contact the health board because my dad although scottish born contracted a TB virus in his early 30s so i would think that would put ds in a higher risk though im not medically trained to comment anyone have any thoughts?

my mum is coming down tomorrow for the night to have a trial run with the kids before i go to italy - i have a wedding dance a couple from work so going with some of the girls should be good.

I know what you mean Bramb about the tax credits and the help with child care - i got help when i was on my own with my ds and to be honest if i didnt get it i probably wouldnt have been able to work therefore not able to pay my mortgage which im proud i did instead of be in a council house on income support and fleece the goverment for everything (im a bit of a hard nose on that after working in benefits)- even if i had to pay child care now i dont think i would take help as there are others that need it more though i do think they should provid support for stay at home mums as its a bloody hard job and sometimes it is easier to go to work and let someone else bring up your child!!! i have a childminding friend and she basically brings up her sisters 2 kids and she has just had another 1 today but it will be my friend that does everything the poor kiddies dont know where there real home is and i think because she is her sister she take extra libertys - sorry what a waffle i have gone on i should find something better to do that bore you all!!
hope you all well and sorry i forgot to say welcome to cakehead

What a lot of chat to catch up on. Haven't posted for a littlw while as my Nanny died last Sunday, she got very poorly the week before and we had to spend time with her while she could and then she died in her sleep on Sunday. The funeral is on Tuesday, I know that's she isn't suffering anymore, but it's still very sad. Still at least she got to see her great grandsons before she died. I took ds2 to see her the Thursdat before she died and he held her hand and lay down next to her sucking his thumb.

Anyway onto cheerier things, ds2 is such a little character, he's very stubborn and loves to be cheeky. He knows when he's being funny too and giggles to himself. On the downside he is turning into the worlds messiest eater, he likes to drop things on the floor and tip his plate onto the floor. He also loves to have food in each hand and nibble on them at the same time. At times he's also tried leaning forward and trying to get things off his plate with his mouth, mucky pup!!!

We gave ds1 MMR and will be giving it to ds2 also. It's the worst thing about being a parent, having to make such important decisions for someone else.

Congratulations Suzi2, hoping I won't get broody as we aren't planning on having anymore.

Bramblina, I know what you mean about the government giving no support to SAHMs. We're in the same position as you, my SMP has finished and with the business dh has earned less this year too, it's so frustrating. Still thinsg will improve soon as dh has a new job and is getting a pay rise and for the first time in our 7 years together he doesn't have to work Saturdays!!! Yippee!! Proper weekends for the first time ever!!

Welcome cakehead, isn't it great we still have people joining us as our little ones first birthdays approach. I can't believe how quickly the time is going. I was getting shorts for the boys to put away for next year and I worked out that next summer they will be 2 and 4, it made me sad to think how fast it's going and I won't be doing it again

Oh kate, a post full of emotions! So sorry for your sad news. My Nana (only grandparent I knew) died nearly 10 years ago, and it still hurts. I really wish she had got to meet at least of my children, but not to be. As you say, at least they're not in pain. Hope all goes well for you on Tuesday.

Also finding it hard to believe we're talking a matter of 6 weeks to ds's first birthday..."so many" months is easy to comprehend as their age, but 1! No! The time really does fly.
What is everyone planning for their los birthday?

Kate...i'm thinking of you, losing my grandma when ds was 8 weeks old is one of the hardest things i've dealt with my whole life. i do still miss her but remember her more with a smile now than tears.....
i am also with you on the getting proper weekends! after running our own business 7 days a week for 10 years we felt like we'd got our life back when it closed down, and it was lovely to have our days filled with ds rather than moaning customers!
we are planning a party for ds birthday...hoping our new kitchen will be ready (if not it will be at the in laws). inviting grandparents, two aunties and two friends with lo's that we socialise with....so just a small event. it's more for our benefit than ds's, although it will be nice for him in the future to see photos of the day.