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November 2012 - They WERE sleeping, what happened?

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StuntNun · 26/02/2013 06:27

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1688444-November-2012-Forget-50-books-in-2013-well-have-50-threads

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glendathefedupwitch · 01/03/2013 14:33

I was reading on iPad and writing on iPhone - maybe I should start rationing myself as in 2 weeks I'll be at uni 5 days a week and rest of time will be cuddling Dottie lol - I'll still keep up with fb page as that doesn't move so quick and will try to read/post as often as I can!!!

Rant alert!!!

Friggin eBay - worn once snow suit from mothercare went for 99p and 20+ piece tiny baby bundle went for £1.04 wtaf???? Not worth me walking to the friggin post office!!

PurplePidjin · 01/03/2013 14:46

I'm off to soak in the bath

PetiteRaleuse · 01/03/2013 15:10

glenda I have found that with ebay. i'm only going to try selling the expensive stuff on there; the rest can go to charity or something. I picked up a flyer at the paed's this morning for a second hand sale of baby stuff with proceeds going to a horse riding therapy charity among others. I'm going to phone and see if they want more stuff to sell.

ChunkyChicken · 01/03/2013 15:37

Anyone done any of the NCT nearly new sales, selling stuff? I figured selling on eBay would be too much hassle & boot fairs aren't much better at getting people to pay even vaguely what things are worth...

Eliza thinking of you.

Kyzordz · 01/03/2013 15:40

Bless you eliza hope everything goes ok

Why does every feed have to be a fight? Why??? If I put the flow up, he literally chokes on it. I've tried allsorts. He drinks fine when asleep or sleepy, but awake and he is like some kind of bottle hating demon. First 2oz go fine but it's an argument from then on!

He is finally asleep in his bed properly. Fingers crossed for 30 mjns at least, we both need it

Passmethecrisps · 01/03/2013 15:42

Hola!

Lovely day here. Sounds like the babies are revolting though. Not in a eurgh nasty way but in a sleep is for the weak way. Poo to that.

We were at baby sensory this morning - good fun but p gets a bit overwhelmed. She spends most of the time on my knee watching. That's fine though.

She is now in her basket having exhausted herself with her new skill of rolling! She seems simultaneously delighted with herself and confused as to why I am making such a big deal of it.

Passmethecrisps · 01/03/2013 15:43

Oh cripes yes, eliza. Thinking of you both.

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StuntNun · 01/03/2013 15:55

It's like that here as well Pass: J rolls on to his side, I clap and cheer him on, he rolls back on to his back to see what all the fuss is about.

Can't help sorry Kyz but J is exactly the same - feeds well at night but is a messer during the daytime feeds.

What happens with the Grobags Sweetpea? It might be worth persevering with them as they are brilliant for letting them know it's bedtime, keeping them warm and in one place, stopping them rolling on to their tummies and getting stuck, and tends to delay climbing out of the cot until after they can undo the sleeping bag. I have cheapo TK Maxx ones (£10 each).

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ValiumQueen · 01/03/2013 16:00

Well done for rolling P ! Impressive! J is too fat to roll over Grin

blonder sorry L is feeling rotten.

I have made the first tentative steps on my future career of Health Visitor today. I am going to do it, and I am going to be fucking good too!

ValiumQueen · 01/03/2013 16:02

J has been in a gro bag since he was a week old so he is very happy in them and is part of the night-time trigger routine. He is just under a cellular blanket for naps. I also think it is worth persevering.

sweetpea1112 · 01/03/2013 16:06

Thanks stunt and vq he seems to dislike the part round his neck and seems uncomfortable in it. I love the idea of it though so will do as you suggest and persevere.

Donnadoon · 01/03/2013 16:08

Do it VQ We need more brilliant health visitors

ShellyBobbs · 01/03/2013 16:20

Thinking of you eliza

vq he has been in his cot twice before with rubbish results. I love him sleeping in bed so a bit Sad

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StuntNun · 01/03/2013 16:21

Speaking of Health Visitors, I was on the phone to my mum (who's a HV) and I said I had to go so I could vacuum before the HV arrived (the cat is moulting). She said, "If the house is too tidy then the HV will think you aren't spending enough time with the baby." So we don't have to worry about out houses being messy after all.

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blonderedhead · 01/03/2013 16:27

VQ I wish you were my HV.

I feel like I've suddenly gained a bit of confidence this week. Not that I know what I'm doing any more than last week but more that I wake up and I'm ok to get on with it rather than thinking, oh God how will I manage? L never stops throwing curveballs but then I'm sure he never will so I may as well get used to it and expect the unexpected! I'm getting out every day even if it's just to Sainsbos and that helps. Anyway I'm sure I'll be booing again tomorrow but I just thought I'd share my moment of positivity.

Thanks and Brew to all xx

ChunkyChicken · 01/03/2013 16:43

Well done VQ.

Excellent stuff p & j. A gets on to his side (has been doing that for a few weeks now, in his cot) but sort of gives up!! :)

Good stuff blonder

sweetpea A is in a sleeping bag after he kept waking through being cold. It's def worth persevering. He might take to it now - they change from week to week day to day

Trying to pack for 4 nights in the New Forest. I feel I'm taking too much but worry that with a toddler prone to jumping in mud/puddles or pouring food/drink down herself, a baby prone to puking & poonamis, plus the chance my boobs will leak, I'm in need of a few million extra changes of clothes for all of us!!

BigPigLittlePig · 01/03/2013 16:46

eliza fingers crossed it's all going ok for you
blonde yay for your revelation
vq - a HV with common sense? You'll be a rare beast indeed
sweetpea we have grobags from M&P, they have 2 poppers on each side of the neck so you can make them looser if they seem a little tight. F used to dislike hers too, but suddenly decided she was keen for no good reason.
pass love the fb video!

Why are 5yr olds obsessed with farting/poo/body functions in general? There is a never-ending stream of fart related chat from dsd this afternoon....
Next week, I am determined to get out the house every day too, in the manner of blonde. I sometimes realise I haven't been out the house for nearly half a week other than rescuing the cat from various scrapes

glendathefedupwitch · 01/03/2013 16:49

eliza fingers x'd your stay in hospital is short and they find answers fast!! Keep us updated when you can xx

vq you will be an amazing HV, I may think of that route after a few years as a mw, but specialist mw roles such as mental health,or domestic abuse also interest me.

pr they were all m&s & mothercare - I'd rather of took them to nicu!!! Lesson learnt - might have to rein in my next obsession as I was banking on flogging her outgrown outfits to fund the next size.

Dottie's in her first frock today and looks soooo cute!!

BigPigLittlePig · 01/03/2013 17:00

glenda I've clothed F via ebay for the next 6 months, all next/gap/monsoon etc for very little Blush - I won't be selling her stuff on there though as you say, you make a pittance

Elizadoesdolittle · 01/03/2013 17:18

Well I've been here 5 hours and bugger all has happened so far so have had plenty of time to catch up on the thread. I can't remember all I was going to reply too so will do as much as I can remember.....

tits massive hugs. Depression runs in my family and my father suffered severely with mh issues. I don't want this is to sound condescending but well done in taking the massive step of admitting and realising you have a problem. I truly hope you get the help and support you need and deserve. Thanks

vq yay for sensible health visitors. I have been lucky with mine but it sounds like there are a hell of a lot of crappy ones. You'll be great.

blonder glad you feel like you're gaining confidence, long may it continue.

glenda I have been giving our unwanted clothes to charity as I really couldn't face selling my hardly warn clothes for pittance. I'd rather give them away and let a charity benefit. Plus I'm too lazy to do the whole packaging the stuff and going to the post office on a regular basis. But there is someone out there smiling at their bargain so you'll have made a new mum very happy.

And that's all I can remember! My friend is coming to visit after work, she'll be here in around an hour. DH can't as he's working he late shift. DD1 is having fun with the in laws and E is now asleep in her hospital bed. Just wish I could have a cup of tea. No hot drinks are allowed as its a children's ward. Ill have to sneak off to the costas that's in the entrance to the hosp (with E of course). I'll not survive without any coffee or tea!

ValiumQueen · 01/03/2013 17:20

All this talk of eBay makes me feel better about chopping up stuff. I will sell jeans and shoes on eBay as they seem to do a bit better. I would hate for things to go for pennies. These kids will have super king size memory quilts at this rate.

Thank you for the positive feedback re Health Visiting. I had a place 6 years ago, but chose to move to Scotland. Very glad I did, but always been sad I said no to the offer.

blonderedhead · 01/03/2013 17:40

Eliza sorry you are having to wait around, always the way. Glad your friend is coming to visit.

Hope my sudden onset of positivity didn't sound insensitive, just it's nice to feel a bit more together after 4 months of complete fog.

Elizadoesdolittle · 01/03/2013 17:46

No blonder not insensitive at all. It's good to have some positivity on the thread. Hopefully I'll be able to bring some too soon.

Every time E falls asleep a nurse comes to take her temp and check her heart rate. Bet they do that through the night too. It's a pointless exercise.

PetiteRaleuse · 01/03/2013 18:12

I have some positivity. I think the flu has fucked off. Just got to work on LO getting her appetite back. Eating better flat on her back. I assume like me she has a sore head neck and back.

VQ you would be an excellent hv. Go for it.

Tired. Been making fish cakes this afternoon. Never done them or even eaten them before.

PurplePidjin · 01/03/2013 18:20

Do we need Sunshine Saturday, where we focus on our achievements?