December 2012 - Smiles all round!

[SpottyTeacakes]

And the one where Spotty's gang gets some sleep

I've shouted at ds a couple of times when he's headbutted me in the mouth. I then put him down and have a couple of minutes to calm down, we all do it don't be too hard on yourself

Thanks ladies, you've made me feel a lot better. chloe good point- I've checked his temp and it's ok and he doesn't look to be in any particular physical distress that I can identify - I could tell he was feeling unwell after his injections last week and he doesn't seem to be like that today. ALTHOUGH he didn't poo yesterday and although he used to poo every other day he went up to daily recently. So he might be feeling a bit constipated. Have tried bicycling legs.

He is still snuggled up to me sucking on a dummy. Every time it falls out he gets upset. He obviously needs the extra comfort of it today, the poor little thing.

Ds2 is not my biggest fan at the moment. I held him down while a mean lady stabbed him in the legs :( he screamed for a good half hour and wouldn't even feed to make it better :(

His 8 week check went well though, although they didn't weigh him. Doctor seemed to have no concerns which is good.

I've stripped him down to his nappy and we're having skin to skin in the hope that he forgives me!

It sounds like a few of us have had shot days. Chin up ladies tomorrow will be better!

HV came again today, T now weighs 11lb 15oz. He's 6 weeks tomorrow and was 8lb 8oz at birth, and 10lb 4oz two weeks ago. HV was very surprised at his weight. He's currently sleeping on me in a very weird position, half on his side, half on his front. Doesn't look comfy, but he's sleeping so I'm not touching him!

Weather is awful here today, sleet and game force winds. I need to go out to the post office :( Going to wait til after this sleep then take him. Banks and post offices all close around 5pm right?

I get frustrated with T at times, luckily never uncontrollably. I second putting baby down and walking away though. Their cot is a safe place for the unsupervised for a few minutes while you calm down. I put T in his pram top while I sit back and close my eyes for a few deep breaths.

Argh we all just fell asleep on the sofa. I never fall asleep sitting up

Seconds I threw F on the bed when he was really suffering from his reflux and I didn't know what was wrong, I was more hysterical than him! Vomited everywhere then as well.

Went to bf group, was lovely to meet othe mums finally, going to a baby group tomo morning as well. F fed right on cue, vomited on the play mat and on me, but he loved the fibre optic lights. Also signed us up for Tummy Time and Baby Massage.

F has been fast asleep laying on his tummy on the sofa, such bad place but he looks so comfy and peaceful!

What's worse than your child crying? Both your children crying! Thank goodness dp is home

I got out of sponge painting... I sent DD to her room instead after she quite deliberately did a wee on the fireplace.

They think the carbon monoxide alarm was faulty, so that's been replaced.

I think a glass of wine is in order once DD is in bed!

I found myself accidentally telling A to be quiet today, then realised he wasn't DD (she was in her room) and wouldn't understand!

Definitely take a minute away if you need to.

Ds2 is not happy at all. These injections have really upset him. He's asleep (only on someone skin to skin) or screaming. He's not fed properly since either (they were at 2.30). His scream is such a painful one unlike his normal angry shout. :( poor boy

Barbeasty has your daughter ever suggested she wanted to be a fire fighter or likes fireman Sam?

IsThatTrue have you tried calpol? F was a lot screamier after his jabs, but after calpol he settled and slept for hours.

Just had our first shower, F loved it, kept trying to drink the water!

A shower? I never thought to give a shower-how did u do it? Get in as well? Did you let the water go over the face too? I used to take ds swimming, starting at 5wks (haven't booked dd in yet) and they used to encourage putting him under water but not sure what he'd have thought of a shower. Dd does love her baths so I might try her.

Full on thunder and lightening here. Have just put dd to bed after being caught in the horrid weather taking ds to beavers and apparently its gonna snow later [ I was housebound for quite a lot of my final trimester so I get so frustrated now when I can't get out.

isthat your poor ds I'm dreading taking dd

chloe my older dcs weren't this bad, a little red bump on their leg and no side affects but ds2 seems to be having a bad time of it

eggs I have him calpol about 20 minutes ago so I'm praying it helps him settle. I hate seeing him in pain. Poor little mite!
:(

I let my nan take ds for his when he was a baby am gonna man up and take dd myself this time!

I got in with him, then dh took him to dry him off and dressed while I washed my hair (didn't want to use my soaps etc with him) didn't put his face directly in the shower, but let the water run down off his head.

Today I have eaten mouldy bread and mouldy pasta bake, oops!

Went for an epic two hour walk with O today, with halfway feed break in between getting work done. Felt justified in having cake with nct girls after.

He's done a lot of sleeping today though; worried we're gearing up for a bad night..

Sorry to hear of those with bad days - here's to tomorrow being an improvement!

Mould - yum! I am just contemplating the big bag of crisps in the cupboard...Also ate 2 malteser bunnies that DH bought for dd2 - they're far too big for a 2 year old so I'm really doing her a favour!

I went for a 4.5mile walk today too - beautiful sunny day here, walk around large lake with a good pal was a fab way to spend the morning.

The medicine has magic powers! Huzzah! He's still not himself buy he's much much better than earlier. And he's finally eating.

I'm much happier now he's calmer. Have brought him upstairs to see if he'll go down in his crib (I am fully prepared to have him sleep on my chest tonight) as he's knackered.

Fx for am easy night for everyone.

Isthat my breast felt bruised on the inside before i got mastitis and sorry your LO is so upset by his injections.

Sorry everyone seems to be having a bad time. I'm going to throw myself on the sobbing sofa as well now. Me and the DP had a argument on friday, which ended when he called me a fat he later apologised and said he was angry and never meant it. He then went out on saturday night came back and told me his ex who he is still good friends with had asked him for sex and tried to kiss him. (She had a baby a week before me). He obviously refused but i saw a picture of her she looked amazing and i'm sat at home looking rough covered in baby vomit most the time.

Then last night i had a bath by myself when the DP came running in the bathroom and told me to listen to H, and went bk into our bedroom. I couldn't hear anything and he said 'it's alright shes stopped now' i apparently missed her 1st giggle . Then last night she wouldn't settle she wouldn't take a BF but took a FF instead and then wouldn't stop screaming till she got in my dads arms it made me feel awful, like she doesn't need me anymore.

Then today i've not been able to spend much time with her as i had to take my dad into hospital for an appointment which lasted ages. And to top it off i have mastitis again Sorry for the long me, me, me post.

Bless those having jabs - I always feel like a monster holding them when they've no idea what's coming. It is necessary but still feels poo. Def calpol and cuddles for all (well maybe wine for the mummies!). Last year dd2 was v poorly and I had to hold her while the dr put a canula in. It was awful, they advised that I left the room when she had a lumbar puncture :-(. She's all fine now :-)

Oh hales that all sounds shitty hope you feel better soon and dp stood being a dick

Oh hales [passing tissues and wine]. Poor you, sounds like you've had a horrible couple of days. That was a mean thing for DH to say, and his ex sounds like a tramp. Of course dd needs you, probably just the change of position/temp etc that made her settle, or maybe she could feel your anxiety. I always feel sad when dds would rather do things with grandparents than me but I do know that when the chips are down I'm no 1, and I am pleased that they have a great relationship as their lives are richer for it. Could you spend a little high quality time with her tomorrow? Maybe a bath before you take your dad? Or just a special cuddle time? My mil heard dd1s first giggle - I was in the kitchen doing something dull. I was .

Oh I hope it's not mastitis!

Sorry it's been a shitty time hales

wl yeah I remember when my Dd was poorly. Watching her be out under general anaesthetic was awful. The things us parents have to go through! (She is also all better)

C is fighting sleep like a champion.