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November 2012 - Forget 50 books in 2013, we'll have 50 threads

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StuntNun · 20/02/2013 09:35

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1683927-November-2012-Guess-what-we-were-doing-this-time-last-year

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PetiteRaleuse · 24/02/2013 17:47

I've spent most of the day in bed, going out of my room only to give instructions on dinner. I do have some appetite which is good - last night the only thing I would eat was ice cream. Didn't do my supermarket shop this weekend so am out of junk food. When ill, with no-one to cook for me, I tend to eat junk Blush

PetiteRaleuse · 24/02/2013 17:49

This group really does rock.

ValiumQueen · 24/02/2013 17:51

pikz if there were a list of people who should feel guilty about using formula (not that anyone should!) then your name would be right down the bottom next to the ladies with double mastectomies! That is not me poo pooing your feelings at all, just stating a fact as I see it. As horsey says, these feelings will lessen over time ((((hug))))

horseylady · 24/02/2013 17:51

vq that bought tears to my eyes!! I need to Hoover but ds fast asleep on me (only place he'd settle!!) oh well gives me an excuse!! I just think when he's running I'll have to hoover!! If I have another ill not be able to sit like this.....

ValiumQueen · 24/02/2013 17:51
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BigPigLittlePig · 24/02/2013 17:54

horsey I think that's where the much beloved c-beebies comes in handy!

Pikz · 24/02/2013 17:57

VQ I am just reading that bit in my book!

I am reading 'what mothers do, when it looks like nothing' it makes me cry In a good way, because it explains do much of how you feel.

The bit that got me just now was the person who said I was surprised I still had the same name, I was so used to just being a mum after 3 months I forgot I had a name.

Big hugs kzy.

Horsey finally finished bottled up. It was brill. Thank you.

Pikz · 24/02/2013 17:58

Thank you VQ xxx

ValiumQueen · 24/02/2013 18:03

stunt my J has the same association. Remember I was at the point where he could only sleep latched onto me and we were co-sleeping? We had to go cold turkey and put him in his cot in his room for my own sanity and physical health. It has taken ages but he is learning how to self settle. I still feed him to sleep, even before daytime naps, but we are working on that. I am getting enough sleep to function now and he is much happier because of it. I do not know what will work with you and your boy, as every mummy and baby are unique. When bfing it is so easy to pop a boob in whenever baby is crying. I am working on that too. Will he take a bottle to give you a bit of a breather? I must admit I am concerned about you. You are the voice of reason on this thread, but sound so different of late. Big hug my love x

horseylady · 24/02/2013 18:13

pikz that book, vq stunt and pr quite honestly saved my sanity with my feeding journey. And someone else posted on fb too a photo of their dd. I know their real name. Mn name escapes me. Will look after!!

Honestly, he will be fine. You have nothing to feel guilty about and you have IMO gone above and beyond the call of duty.

stunt what vq says. You do not sound your normal self?

horseylady · 24/02/2013 18:17

sophiafairy was the picture!! Thanks to her too!!!

StuntNun · 24/02/2013 18:18

I HAD A NAP! Woohoo! 1.5 hours. I think all I need is more sleep. I have a yummy mummy meeting tomorrow. I've made brownies and one of the other girls has made pavlova and all our babies are three months old so it should be fun.

Kyz I think our sleep problem is that J needs to be on the breast to go to sleep so when he wakes for whatever reason or at nap/bedtime he can't sleep without it bloody men eh? Horsey he will take a dummy but he's not keen so it won't keep him asleep. I think he needs new sleep associations so I was considering playing the cot mobile when he was feeding to sleep so he learns to associate it with bed time. The only problem is I use that to occupy him when I'm in the shower. VQ I'll sort something out, I don't remember it being this tough with the first two and DS2 didn't sleep through the night reliably until last year when he turned six! I'm going to give pick up put down a try but I need to be in a good enough state of mind to be able to handle it. More naps please.

ATTENTION PEOPLE WITH BABIES SLEEPING WELL please don't think you shouldn't mention it because of those of us having problems. We're all fighting different battles with weight gain, sleeping, feeding, reflux, illness. I can moan till the cows come home about not sleeping but on the other hand J is gaining weight well and has only had a cold so far. From my point of view I'm just glad to hear that some peoples' babies are sleeping through. It gives me hope! Plus experience tells me it will happen in time and my mum tells me it's karma for me not sleeping as a baby.

Kyz it isn't twice as hard with two. Experience counts for a lot and it's much easier to get on with it. The night I had J the MW asked whether she should change his first nappy (I had had a general anaesthetic so I couldn't do it) and DH said, "No it's okay I'll do it." The MW made this face Shock

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PetiteRaleuse · 24/02/2013 18:27

I thought I'd be a yummy mummy

I feel very out of control as far as style, beauty and housework is concerned. I hate it.

ValiumQueen · 24/02/2013 18:30
horseylady · 24/02/2013 18:33

pr as I routinely tell my mother, I have a life. I want to live it, not spend my life cleaning!!! That said I really should do more than I do.

stunt glad you're feeling better. I did meconium nappies. He'd already pooed inside me then pooed on the towel then on the ward.

PetiteRaleuse · 24/02/2013 18:39

I don't have the excse of having a life. I've just become idle. Didn't use to be til I broke my back.

BigPigLittlePig · 24/02/2013 18:45

I had so many plans for mat leave. So many plans. Not one of them has been achieved! I have however worn a bald patch on the sofa not quite and become a connoisseur of daytime tv. Worthy achievements, no?

Pikz · 24/02/2013 18:56

Bplp me too! I don't watch telly but I don't get anything done either!

ChunkyChicken · 24/02/2013 19:23

DS really is an easy baby 95% of the time but the last few days have been a challenge. I do think it sounds a lot like sleep regression so it will eventually end.

DD was easy. In fact, easier than DS in my recollection BUT at the time, I'm sure I felt it was hard work. :)

I couldn't have NOT had another when the broodiness hit, regardless of what DD had been like!

But I am SOOOOO tired I can't make any greater contribution than that to the convo. Lazy day tomorrow I think Wink

YellowWellies · 24/02/2013 19:46

There's been some cracking posts on here today - really lovely and wise sentiments. VQ, Stunt I'm looking at you!

Despite reflux and my joyless diet am feeling v lucky today - just found out one pal has MC at 11 weeks and skyped another to finally catch up on her birth story and found out she'd had an episiotomy, massive tear and prolapsed vagina after her daughter was born in December Shock her bits are still, um, in bits Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock Shock

Four days and we're getting the train down to Kent to see the in laws and to introduce the wee man to the extended family. Can't wait. Dear god please may he sleep in the travel cot. MIL's walls are like paper Confused

Drove past our new house today and was delighted to see a sold board Smile

ValiumQueen · 24/02/2013 19:49

Series 7 of Dexter tonight at 9 on FX. I cannot begin to explain just how excited I am at the prospect Grin Jhas had his bottle at 7 so hoping that will keep him happy for a while. It was lovely as for the first time in ages I was able to put the girls to bed without worrying about boy. They had stories too, complete with cuddles.

kissyfur · 24/02/2013 20:07

Looks like I've missed a lot today! LO been v v grumpy today and doesn't seem to want to feed from my left boob for some reason!? Not sure what it's done wrong but it's getting a bit sore Sad

Pass please don't go anywhere! I'd miss your funny posts Smile

And Kyz don't be so hard on yourself, you are doing a brilliant job.

Well said BPLP and VQ!

PetiteRaleuse · 24/02/2013 20:16

Vq where are you up to on season 7? I watched episodes 3 and 4 on Thursday and loved it again like I used to.

ValiumQueen · 24/02/2013 20:44

It starts tonight pr and I am all a quiver. I bed DS will decide it is bedtime though.

pass you are more likely to give up crisps than leave us, you tease you!

PetiteRaleuse · 24/02/2013 21:17

Enjoy!

Bugger, arse and bollocks, LO is running a high temperature this evening and was crying in pain poor love. Fucking flu.