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StuntNun · 26/03/2013 13:40

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1714057-November-2012-The-lurker-amnesty-fred-for-our-quiche

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Bryzoan · 31/03/2013 09:34

Why does dh always take so long to get ready to go out? I asked him to get dd ready too ages ago while I feed g and I can still hear her playing downstairs and him faffing around looking for his trousers! Looks like I will be getting both kids ready and the bag packed and still beating him again.

ChunkyEasterChick · 31/03/2013 09:37

Happy Sunny Easter!! [busmile]

Shame we'll be inside doing stuff but still...

Another night of no wakings between 12-7 (actually 8 after the clocks moved). I daren't hope for a 6th night...but if he does, clearly my babies take 19wks to understand the idea of a full night's sleep regardless of weight, sex, routine etc OR the amber anklet is MAGIC [bugrin]

Have a good day all

Donnadoon · 31/03/2013 09:59

Happy Easter everyone [busmile]
Bought Dd a £1 peppa pig egg for me to eat and she is just looking at it with a big smile on her face as if to say " ah fanks mum is this mine?"

Catbag · 31/03/2013 10:12

VQ Well done to the valiumprince! Hopefully you have turned a corner with the sleepings now!
I was incredibly moved by what you said a couple of pages back, but didn't get a chance to post at the time. Having a baby can be such a complicated time emotionally and it is very rarely acknowledged. When it is, it is invariably shoved under the banner of pnd and I am not sure that is always helpful. Your ability to articulate these emotions is close to a gift vq and I think that many of us gain more from your expression than you could ever imagine. Well done for being so fucking awesome. I respect you enormously, but I think you already knew that Grin

PR Sorry to hear that illness still plagues the petite household. It should just fuck off Angry You really do deserve a break, ffs.

Your blog post was predictably ace, btw. Write more! Grin

detective Is it wrong that I now have visions of vq and pr chasing you around to the sound of the Benny Hill music? Grin

chasing The quiche is extremely wise and has said most of what I would have done. I would totally reiterate the need to keep talking though, here or RL. I found that emptying my head of these thoughts came with the physical expression of them; keeping them internalised was what made them feel insurmountable. One other thing- you mentioned that you had taken these anti-d before and been ok on them. Bear in mind that your body chemistry has changed since you got pregnant. They may not suit you anymore.

Sorry for anyone who has had a crappy night. I guess we all thought when were pregnant that it would be plain sailing at this point Hmm

Catbag · 31/03/2013 10:15

Oh and luis, fridge/oven confusion? Grin That is all.

kirrinIsland · 31/03/2013 10:27

hadn't thought about the no cry sleep solution. I'll try and read up on that today - thanks clarella

Sophiathesnowfairy · 31/03/2013 10:54

luis here too. The washing will be flapping in the wind momentarily.

Good night here though DS1 has flu poor thing. He is somewhat easier to manage when ill as he stays still and quiet.

So far Olly has not succumbed.

chasing yes, like all the rest say keep sharing and keep going. Your litte O will be so proud of you keeping strong and your bond with him will be that extra bit treasurable because you and he are going through this together.

MissMummy1 · 31/03/2013 11:01

Just checking in. Will catch up tonight when I get my house back!

Having a good weekend. Went for a 7 mile hike around a loch yesterday with ILS, DP and M. SIL then took a stunt at operation sleep in cot and looks like death this morning - safe to say they arent planning a baby anytime soon after last night! Today we are going to the zoo.

Hugs to everyone who needs them Thanks

StuntNun · 31/03/2013 11:10

Shhh he's asleep. Only took two hours to get him that way. I bet he stays asleep for about five minutes as he's due a feed now. Teeth? Earache? Not getting any chocolate? Psychological warfare? I strongly suspect today is going to suck.

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StuntNun · 31/03/2013 11:10

We weren't even doing controlled crying yet, this was with rocking, singing, dummy etc. Shit he's crying again.

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Izzybuzzybuzzybees · 31/03/2013 12:05

OMFG!!!! There has been a miracle in the buzzy household...an actual miracle!!!!

J slept through!!! Not only slept through but slept for 10hours!!!! Even if he wasn't sleeping all that time he did not cry, did not want food and more Importantly no hand holding!!! Wow wow wow!!! I'm in complete shock!!

Now considering he didn't feed for ten hours you would assume he'd be starving on waking but nope he woke up chirpy, not crying and you wouldn't even have known he was hungry!! I made him feed tho :-)

Catbag · 31/03/2013 12:29

Izzy Great news! You must be in shock!

Evilwater · 31/03/2013 12:52

Oh fuckery!
Weaning is was going so well....Sad
Evil

Passmethecrisps · 31/03/2013 12:53

Oh my goodness izzy you must be doing victory laps! That is amazing. I am so chuffed for you. P never asks for food in the morning and only ever takes a wee bit. Like us I suppose - some people just fancy a wee slice of toast first thing.

I am sorry I didn't post yesterday chasing but I did read what everyone contributed and I don't think I could say anything more succinctly and beautifully than already said. The honestly and raw emotion expressed yesterday was a wonderful thing to behold. I do hope you are feeling better chasing. I agree that verbalising the thoughts is an effective way of managing them. I hope you always feel safe verbalising here.

Catbag · 31/03/2013 12:56

Evil What's up?

YellowWellies · 31/03/2013 13:00

First run since getting updiffed DONE! Horsey was so right about the tena lady, thank god my shorts are black Blush Blush Blush Blush Time to book that doctors appointment - I def need physio. The run was amazing though. Am so unfit - mind the last run was 12 months ago. I feel awesome. Was like being the old me - music, sunshine, sea views, endorphins and some baby free time. In other news the bear seems to want nothing to do with expressed milk in a bottle Confused Confused Confused so long runs appear to be out.

Chasing this might be totally unhelpful but maybe get out in the fresh air for a walk or just some time alone and endorphins.

Evilwater · 31/03/2013 13:03

izzy wow.

So far the only thing he wants to eat is sweet things, farleys rusk or swede. That's it.
I've tried other things, but no. I've got more food on me than in him, and I can't get him to eat normally. He just wants to eat lying down :( that's including his milk too.

Evil

Evilwater · 31/03/2013 13:17

It's been a rough couple of days. He didn't want to sleep at all yesterday, plus P was being a grump.
Evil

ChasingDaisy · 31/03/2013 13:19

Just checking in. O slept 3 hours, then 5hrs 45, then another 2 last night. He actually seems to be getting somewhere.

We seem to be down to two night feeds and when he wakes he seems genuinely hungry as he chuggs a whole bottle. I don't think he is physically able to go all night without food yet, so am happy taking things at his pace.

ChasingDaisy · 31/03/2013 13:19

Just checking in. O slept 3 hours, then 5hrs 45, then another 2 last night. He actually seems to be getting somewhere.

We seem to be down to two night feeds and when he wakes he seems genuinely hungry as he chuggs a whole bottle. I don't think he is physically able to go all night without food yet, so am happy taking things at his pace.

YellowWellies · 31/03/2013 13:26

Evil the saying is 'food is fun until they are one' don't stress its not really about getting much, if any, food into him at this stage - its just practise. If you stress it'll rub off on him. Sounds like you're doing great if he likes rusks try bread sticks as a savoury version maybe?

Evilwater · 31/03/2013 13:50

Thanks yellow.
Evil

ChunkyEasterChick · 31/03/2013 13:59

Agree with YW, Evil. Maybe he's just not ready yet? Try offering the same things for a few days and keep his milk up or give it a break for a couple of days. Don't worry too much as their milk is food for them & they all get there in the end [busmile]

And fantastic stuff izzy [bugrin]

PetiteRaleuse · 31/03/2013 14:17

No fever but LO won't drink any milk at all today. She's had under 3oz so far. Crying and sleeping a lot. Paracetamol not making any difference to her feeding.

She seems happy when she wakes up until I offer her milk, which she won't take then gets very upset.

Any ideas? Am going to make her drink water next time she wakes.

Sophiathesnowfairy · 31/03/2013 14:32

chasing I am in yw s team. Fresh air is really healing.

Sounds like a great run yw just did an hours walk and feel ready for the afternoon.