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StuntNun · 26/02/2013 06:27

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Lilliana · 28/02/2013 12:33

Hi, I was on the antenatal threads but couldn't keep up. I now have a phone with internet so hoping I can rejoin you although it has taken me 2 nights to catch up!

Lily was finally born on 30th Nov, 2 weeks late and induced. Bit of a scary birth but she is fine and the most amazing thing ever.

I'm also on the fb group and it has been lovely seeing all your gorgeous babies.

I am thankful for stuntnun's bra thread- I now need to go shopping! Not many shops around here so going to look online. Can anyone recommend a good nursing bra? If it was kind of pretty that would be a bonus as could do with feeling a bit better about myself.

I am also thankful that L slept for 5 hours straight last night- she is usually up every 2/3 hours (or more)

Donnadoon · 28/02/2013 12:56

Hello everyone I'm thankful for my gorgeous family and can't believe that 1 year ago today I got my BFP

gardenpixie32 · 28/02/2013 13:13

I am thankful for my lovely girls and how, if I want, my family could be complete with one pregnancy!

I got my BFP one year ago today, almost to the hour. I remember sitting on the edge of the bath, stunned but so so happy! DP's reaction "What, you're shitting me!" Grin

Eliza I hope you are ok and your LO shows an improvement soon. Thinking of you.

PetiteRaleuse · 28/02/2013 13:15

Welcome back Liliana

Contra I love that song, it's so uplifting (though I have no idea what she says in Welsh)

PetiteRaleuse · 28/02/2013 13:16

I need to look at this bra thread. And probably buy a measuring tape.

BigPigLittlePig · 28/02/2013 13:26

Am having another lazy day, but need a tin of tomatoes to cook tea (recipe from pidj) so need to get dressed and go for a walk to the shops. I've become very lazy post pregnancy [shame]

Am a bit in disbelief at the bra sizes, the media portrays peopple with bigger cup sizes as being only like pammy/jordan. The proof will be in the trying on of bras, won't be til next week. I genuinely struggle to believe my dainty but veiny norks will be what's predicted. Only measured for a laaarf.

applepieinthesky · 28/02/2013 13:53

Why oh why did I volunteer to work tomorrow? I'm absolutely shattered Sad

MissMummy1 · 28/02/2013 13:57

Welcome back liliana !

I didn't get my bfp until 14th April Blush

MissMummy1 · 28/02/2013 14:01

Still no damned hire car. 5pm tonight at earliest but most likely tomorrow or SaturdayAngry (I should have got it yesterday afternoon).

On the plus side I found my paper licence! I have been looking for the 7 months since we moved here so I could change the address. Plus however long it was lost before that (still had my mums address on it and I haven't lived at home for 4+ years Shock )!! I casually mentioned to my mum I had lost it and she knew exactly what folder it would be in and where in MY house I would likely have put it. She was spot on tooConfused . Is this a magic mummy power? or does my mum know me far too well Hmm

Lilliana · 28/02/2013 14:46

Thanks missmummy. Sorry to hear about your enterprise woes -I have issue with them too.

Can I ask for some opinions?About 48 hours after her first jabs L had a sort of fit.It only lasted seconds and she hasn't had anything similar since. I mentioned it to the hv who said to call the docs and get them to log it. Did this and the doc said she wanted to see L before her nexts jabs to check she is ok. I then got a letter saying she is not happy making the decision about jabs and wants to refer us to the hospital. I've now had a call saying the first appointment they have is the 26th March and am I happy to postpone her jabs until then. She is 13 weeks tomorrow. Are they being over cautious? are there any problems with her having them when older? Not sure if I would rather get them out of the way but obviously don't want to do anything that might cause her a problem, I just don't know what they are going to do when they see her as she seems fine.

ChunkyChicken · 28/02/2013 14:47

Lilliana welcome back. Depends on your size really as far as bras go. Currently wearing a 34F from John Lewis which come in pretty designs & do the job well (will prob have to forgo the design aspect when I search for my apparently correct size of 30GG!!!).

I know what you mean BPLP. It's a sort of reverse vanity isn't it? It all comes from adding those 4/5 inches to the band size. Looking at it now, I find myself thinking "why did we do that??!!!" Confused I know my norks will shrink a bit post bf but still, even a 30F sounds a bit, well, generous!! :)

Lilliana · 28/02/2013 14:59

I am apparently a 34e now - 30GG Shock Grin guessing that is limiting when it comes to choice! Will have a look at JL, thanks chunky

kissyfur · 28/02/2013 15:16

Thanks for the bra tip rooty! Sorry missed it last night

horseylady · 28/02/2013 15:34

vq hopefully you're through everything now!!!

I told e that 4am talks are fine. Talking every hour is not fine.

However he's a good boy and this time last year I think I was walking round ins daze wondering how the hell I was actually pregnant after trying for soooooo long.

As always I'm grateful my boy is here and healthy. And for you lovely ladies. And my Nct group!!

blonderedhead · 28/02/2013 15:46

I am thankful that the horrible nurse who did the 2nd jabs appeared to have had a personality transplant before the 3rd today so they were as painless as three needles can be. L had stopped crying before we left the room and is now lying in my arms playing with my hand (his current favourite toy).

V thankful for our quiche and our Evil Thankful Thursdays.

Thankful that although he seems to have reverted to 2 night feeds, he slept in between them last night so I feel rested.

Thankful not to have PND and to have overcome MH issues in the past.

Thankful for L's splutters of laughter when I tickle his foot that bubble up inside him, much to his evident surprise. Cutest. Thing. Ever.

ValiumQueen · 28/02/2013 16:20

Just as I was going out the door, the postman delivered a letter saying they are not giving his jags until 14th March. Grr. Had myself all psyched up for it!

Feeling really low and tearful today and I do not really know why. I know I am very tired as J is back to waking twice, and did not settle so well last night.

Those who claim tax credits, make sure you tell them about your new addition. DH said at the time the registrar contacted the benefits people, and I assumed that included tax credits, but today tells me that is not the case. I called them. They only backdate 1 month. The fuckers will backdate years if it is in their favour though.

Can someone with a brain that works please tell me how you get a tax refund and when? I know I will be due something this year, but cannot remember if I need to do anything to get it.

YellowWellies · 28/02/2013 16:52

VQ just make sure the taxman has your latest address and in a year or so you'll get a cheque. My rebate from the tax year starting April 2011 only arrived this month!

I am thankful for said tax rebate, for eager Grandparents over the moon at the prospect of cuddles this weekend, that I'll get my hands back by virtue of everyone else cuddling him, that the house purchase is going well, for anbesol for helping our teething bear, for waking up to my alarm clock this morn, for my wonderful DH and that its fish and chip night (sorry PR)

MissMummy1 · 28/02/2013 17:04

Fiesta or corsa? I have a choice of hire car. (neither really focus sized as promised...)

Kyzordz · 28/02/2013 17:07

I'm always thankful for my little boy, but not so thankful that he has decided to eff and blind at his bottles and not want to drink them despite clearly being hungry.

I am thankful I get to spend time with him but not so thankful that the poor little sod has to put up with me! I'm with you on the teary day vq :( I am putting mine down to the implant and hormones and the current 10 day long period, of which I have not had since Eric was born.

Ah heck, it'll soon be tomorrow. Had a blip earlier where I convinced myself he'd be better off adopted and I made a terrible mistake having him but I regretted it as soon as I said it. I mean it only for his sake, not mine. I love the bones of him and he's the best thing in my life but I feel for him having to put up with me muddling through and no doubtedly screwing things up! I had a bit of a cry and do feel better now. It had better be those bloody hormones and they'd best go away soon!

Thankful for our group and thankful that dp is pretty good :) also thankful that the octopus hat is coming along nicely!!

Titsalinabumsquash · 28/02/2013 17:09

Ladies, I'm being brave right now and finally admitting that I have PND, I cannot shake it and it's getting worse, I've spent another day in tears.
I fucking hate myself for having it, I am meant to be the strong one, the one that does the picking up and looking after, not I'm the pathetic one that cries everyday for no apparent reason and can't seem to find joy in anything. Sad
I'm shouting at the kids and finding the grind of J's crying really tough.
I'm not quite ready to see a GP yet but am ready to talk to other people about it, I am finding the daily glued to the sofa thing a real problem and my anxiety about cleaning is getting bad. I feel so insecure and hate the fact that I look like shit since my rosacea has got a million times worse, I hate that I used to be able to wear nice underwear and was thought of as attractive and pretty, now I'm a frumpy lady with a horrible face and hair and a nasty bra that is there only to cater for feeding J.
I feel so ill all the time, like I've run a marathon everyday.
DP is a t a job interview atm, I hate that he can look lovely in his suit and go out into the world without thinking about feeding, changing and worrying about people staring at him, although at the same time I am glad that he can do all this and I really hope he get's the job as I think not being in work is finally getting to him a bit and this job is local, really local so we might actually get to see him sometimes rather than a London based job where we won't so much.
Anyway, I feel a bit better getting that out there, and I know I need to talk to someone IRL, health visitor or GP and I will but first I need to accept the fact that this is happening and stop pretending that I'm ok.

kissyfur · 28/02/2013 17:13

I'm thankful for my lovely mum, who is the best grandma my girls could wish for.

I'm thankful for my lovely family, feel very fortunate that I was able to have my 2 girls, and that they are healthy and happy.

I'm thankful for slow cookers that enable me to have a nice beef stew ready for dinner tonight with minimum effort!

And I'm thankful that on Saturday I will finally get to see my best friend, after a whole year passing by! Hoping to get out for a cheeky drink in the evening if LO goes to bed at a decent hour Smile

BigPigLittlePig · 28/02/2013 17:17

Tits just and Thanks

kissyfur · 28/02/2013 17:22

Cross post tits, so sorry to hear you're feeling like that. I'm with you on the feeling unattractive and missing being able to wear nice undies etc but do remember that this phase will pass. I felt like that after DD1 but once she got bigger and I wasn't feeding her as much I started to feel more like the old me.

Kyz and VQ sorry to hear you're both feeling down too WineThanks

sweetpea1112 · 28/02/2013 17:22

Tits Thanks

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. Although I feel extremely fortunate that PND seems to have passed me by for now, when I fell pregnant with O I was signed off work with depression, so I understand a lot of what you are feeling. I found that facing up to it as you are doing now was a massive step in my recovery. My GP was excellent and I hope that you can get the help that you need, when you feel ready to take that step.

Pikz · 28/02/2013 17:23

Tits thank you for being so brave. Huge hugs.

12 week jabs just done at 14 weeks.

Am awaiting today's poonami

I too am thankful for my mum who is amazing.