November 2012 - Will the Easter Bunny visit our babies?

[StuntNun]

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1707618-November-2012-The-thread-where-it-all-starts-to-get-easier-Pretty-please

[ChunkyChicken]

DD hasn't had a wee accident since yesterday morning & we're only on day 4 desperately crosses fingers at the tempting fate thing although poos are another matter entirely.... :)

An aside, I got my first BFP with DS almost exactly 8mths before he was born (10/03 & 11/11). Seems odd to think that was over a year ago!!

I think my body is trying to start my period. I keep getting pink (excessive) discharge. But still not a period. DS is 18wo & ebf. Sure I had my period by about 17wks with DD despite the fact she was still ebf.

DS is on antibiotics for a chest infection so trying to be patient with the 1 or 2 night feeds but I'm knackered! Hoping once he's well & no more diarrhea with the medicine, he'll go longer at night. Tbf last night was better, 1 feed at 3.30 & waking at 7 but its still not enough sleep!!

[Contradictionincarnate]

she keeps waking and crying I'm not gonna have much left in the way of nips by the end of the day

[PurplePidjin]

Think we're Gearing up for one too. Up since 5, slept 11-12, 12:30-1:15, and is asleep on me now. Little sod better have a good night, I've got an interview in the morning. I'm just about coping with the same sleep chicken's struggling with 10 hours with 2 wakings. I really won't feel comfortable leaving him with dp and the homestart lady if he's grottering.

Hv can signpost, Chasing but i found sure start much less wankbadgersome more proactive :)

[Pikz]

Feel dizzy. Just blew up playnest.

Have a 20% off code of anyone wants?

[MissMummy1]

I am sat outside my old school in a blizzard waiting to pick my DSis up. She is 18 on Sunday and going to have M for an hour tonight. She is a fairly mature teenager when she isnt being a dick to my parents. Is this a stupid idea? Both DP and I are a 10 min phonecall away. I will be out an hour max. She looked after Tilly for a whole day when I was ill, but then I was in the house too

[Contradictionincarnate]

yes please pikz though dh will probably not let me

[Contradictionincarnate]

mm1 I would say yes especially if lo is quiet calm when you leave though must say I was worried about my dsis looking after dd for an hour she is 30 in Sept but behaves like she is 18 sometimes...

[PetiteRaleuse]

OK we're on day three of fussiness. Not eating as much as usual, settles with paracetamol but don't want to give that all the time. No evidence or ear ache or tummy pain. No fever. DD1's first tooth came through at about 9months so was late, but there doesn't seem to be much sign of teething either - no red cheeks etc. Only drank 600 yesterday, we're only at 360 ml so far today...

[Titsalinabumsquash]

Urgh I am stuck in London at the cf centre with DS1, annual review day and we had just one more dr to see (who is taking for eternity) J is with my sister, it's the first time I've left him for a whole day and my boobs are like over inflated beach balls! Wah!

[LuisGarcia]

I blew up the playnest yesterday. L hasn't been in it yet, as J thinks it's for him and doesn't want to get out.

[ChunkyChicken]

Frivolous question; when do they learn to roll?

DS rolls on to his side in his cot/for a feed but generally shows no inclination towards it elsewhere. DD rolled at 16wks (13wks first time accidentally, about 9wks went on her side). Was she just early so my perspective is skewed?

He has tummy & play mat time, he sits up well, with minimal support. He chats away, with a range of noises. But just can't be bothered to roll!!!

[Pikz]

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LO been asleep 3.5 hours!! I hope he sleeps tonight!

[ValiumQueen]

£620. Fuck.

[BigPigLittlePig]

Another feed. And when she's awake, if she cannot see my face, that apparently signals the end of the world as we know it and triggers a total meltdown.

No signs of rolling, back to front, onto sides or any other way here. Who needs to roll when you can stand on mummys lap?

[Contradictionincarnate]

pikz ...link doesn't work
no rolling here either!

[Lily311]

Here neither. O is 17 weeks tmrw.

[ChasingDaisy]

Today has shown me that I really can't do it. I'm just not strong enough. He has had to take him for a couple of hours so I can manage to get something to eat. O gave him the biggest smile - he was so happy to see him. He was so happy when he came back home from seeing him yesterday too. He would be better off staying with him and his family. They can give him everything I can't. It's a warm, happy home, all he has with me is someone who can't stop crying

[Bryzoan]

yw I am completely besotted with my boba 3G. Gives great support as has a higher back than the ergo, also has a hood (great for sending him to sleep or protect from the rain) and adjustable stirrups to keep good hip position as they grow. Don't need stirrups yet for g but do use them when I carry dd in it. Both g and dd love it. It is also lovely to wear. It really is an awesome bit of kit. I got mine from b2boutique which I have a 5% code for if you want it. They sell other structured carriers too.

Lily - good news re scan at st thomas. Hope they fit you in soon. Fingers crossed for a false alarm.

Chasing - it is awful but it sounds like you can't expect support from his family. Call the hv or womens aid and get some advice on where you can get support. It is just as important that you eat as little one does. You need to look after yourself now more than ever for both your sakes. X

Bloody lucky escape here today. Dropped dd at nursery then went round waitrose. Got back to find my car key still in the ignition. Thank fuck the car was still there complete with contents. I blame sleep depravation. was up in the night but not with it enough to read let alone post.

Poor G has been properly screaming alot today. V out of character. Don't think I've eaten anything unusual - possibly too much caffeine. The thought of cutting back on that petrifies me

Have to make an Easter bonnet for dd's nursery Easter party on Friday. Eek!

[Sophiathesnowfairy]

Appetite suppressants detective are they legal?

mm vests on their merry way.

I am still on a constant period I empathise. Tell me your woes. I will just stay at the period table and people can come and see me then move on. And I will stay here.

I am seeing the DR again tomorrow, and I have asked DH to seriously think about the snip as it is possible I won't be able to be sterilised. S I have a triple appointment tomorrow. I need to be referred for a hearing test as DD2 is having some probs, a mole on my back and the sterilisation.

[Bryzoan]

Chasing you are wrong about that. Really. Your baby needs you. It is totally natural for you not to be able to stop crying right now. But you will get over it. Really. You honestly totally can do this I am sure. But you do need to get a support network that doesn't involve your ex in place. Any of us would need that in your position. Please just give yourself a bit of a break and some respect for what you are achieving. And don't give up on your ability to care for your little man. He is the most important thing and always will be.

[justonemorecake]

Not posted for a few days...was feeling sorry for myself for no particular reason and didn't want to be me me me. E slept really well for her last night and suddenly everything seems so much better today!

vq sorry to hear the car is going to cost so much. I hate unexpected expenses.

stunt sorry to hear about all the feeding problems. I hope you find an answer. I also feel that whenever I go to the GP about feeding issues they just humour me and think I'm a paranoid mother.

pr the cake looks amazing. I love baking but I've hardly had chance since E was born. I did make a raspberry and almond cake the other day which was pretty tasty - also a Good Food recipe.

BP I've also been wondering if there is a 16 week growth spurt. E is feeding a lot more than usual at the moment. She has always fed a lot more than other babies seem to but the past couple of days it's been nearly every hour. She does seem to just snack though rather than taking long feeds.

[MadamGazelleIsMyMum]

chasing you are his mummy. His only mummy. No one, no one can replace you. Of course you are crying at the moment. Of course LO is happy to see Daddy. That doesnt mean anything more than that. No one can replace you and your DS needs you most of all.

[justonemorecake]

Also, E still hasn't rolled, and hasn't really looked close to doing so. I wondered if its because she's quite a chubby baby!

[Sophiathesnowfairy]

chasing O needs you. He doesn't care if you are crying. You have been through a really tough time and it is understandable that you will cry but you can do it. We all have days with a Velcro baby, and sometimes all of us feel worn down, can't get time to go to the loo or have a bite to eat, it doesn't make us not able to do it, it makes us normal.

Right now, I have had to put O in his cot, he is crying, but I really needed the loo. He is safe,fed, clean, he just wants to sit on my knee every day from about 3:45 and gets cross.

You are a wonderful caring mum who can do it and do not let anyone quash your self esteem and make you think you can't.

[justonemorecake]

chasing I'm really sorry to hear about everything you've been going through. I can't add anything more useful that hasn't already been said, but you can do it, and O does need you.