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January 2013 - part 3 - where we have to stop them rolling off the changing mats!

999 replies

octanegirl · 14/04/2013 17:14

Ok, here we go with the new thread - we got to exactly 1000! Hope everyone enjoyed this balmy day. I got Felix out loads in the buggy :)

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Lora1982 · 15/05/2013 10:21

Whats this double nappy thing? Litterally two disposables ontop of each other or is there a technique?

salt1 · 15/05/2013 10:27

Can i join the shitty night club? F waking every 2 hours for a feed. Back in bed now feeding and dozing x

Tugstonia · 15/05/2013 10:33

Great news meringue! How exciting :)

We're all full of colds here too - DD full of snot and phlegm and generally making lots of noise. She was up four times in the night. Permanently feel like a zombie and wonder when I'll ever get more than a couple of hours sleep in a row again!

AppleCrumples · 15/05/2013 12:46

Oh no lots of new mums must be wandering around with matchsticks to keep their eyes open! Have

Ivy still not right but definately happier (although just woke up screaming...now eating)

Trying to have a bit of a clear out. No idea how we got so much stuff! Its all books..

AppleCrumples · 15/05/2013 12:48

Sorry just read that back and first bit sounds sarky! Its not meant to it was meant to be supportive!

Birdies · 15/05/2013 13:09

I've just seen the Sleep topic on mn and it seems like this may only be the start . It's as bad now as the newborn days, I don't get it.

lora someone on here recommended it. I keep forgetting who. You just put two nappies on at night, but one back to front. For me, the way it worked is to have the smaller size 3 nappy on, and then a massive size 5 on top but back to front (I think that's cos it gives lots of coverage up the back for the back leaks).

Birdies · 15/05/2013 13:10

Ps I was reluctant to do it as I didn't think she'd be comfy or would get too hot, but it doesn't seem to bother her. At least, she wakes just as often as she did with one nappy!

Louise85 · 15/05/2013 13:56

Def's agree on the double nappy, top one back to front...I use the same size nappies though - still works...

We are all full of colds - am currently trying to persuade dd to have a nap when ds is due for one - trying the whole 'it will be fun all three of us snuggling in mommy's bed' - she's having none of it!!!

Lostbobbles · 15/05/2013 14:05

Love swimming day, we came home, ate half a packet of dark choc hobnobs and have been in bed since 12 . Wish nighttime was like this!

Louise85 · 15/05/2013 15:19

Forgot to tell you all - pixifoto have a good deal on - photo shoot & photo for £4.99 - not sure if you all have them near you - but I'm getting a pic of the kids done - nice one for dh's desk & a nice cheap frame...fathers day sorted early :-)

Lostbobbles · 15/05/2013 16:46

DD2 now come down with DD1 cold that explains the chest congestion. Don't think tonight is going to be 'THE' night.

Birdies · 15/05/2013 18:08

bunty, my wonder weeks app says 8 days until the end of the 4th leap. So does that mean I can expect her to sleep for longer again after that? please say yes

Birdies · 15/05/2013 18:09

Ps hope the poorly babies feel better soon

happyhow · 15/05/2013 22:21

Birdies - I've got 10 days til the end of that leap! I hope it means better sleep too...

Bought baby rice today... I'm thinking milk just isn't keeping him full at night anymore because the last two nights he has woken up ravenous at 1am or so (used to be 3.30, 4am). I'm a bit reluctant to do it just yet as wanted to give him a little longer so that the weaning was a quicker process but I can't cope with much more of the shitty sleep. Of course, it could just be this sleep regression thing and all will be wonderful again soon.

Had a lovely day today despite B not actually napping until 1.30pm having been awake since 6 or so. Met a friend and her 19 month old for lunch and then had another friend round for dinner while hubby has been at a work night out. Bailey took an hour and a half to feed (why do I have to have the really slow eater!) though and go to sleep so hoping that because I managed to keep him awake whilst feeding that he might sleep longer. wishful thinking probably

Got absolutely nothing planned tomorrow apart from trying to get the house tidied, cleaned and a big pot of chilli and soup made. Might even throw in some baking if B will cooperate!!!

Welcome nana!

glorious · 16/05/2013 05:16

Oh no, I've just thrown up Been up with DD for 2 hours now feeling steadily sicker. DH is travelling for work today and will be out 6am to 10pm. It's going to be atrocious isn't it.

glorious · 16/05/2013 05:39

And again. I'm feeling very sorry for myself now.

CreepyCrawly · 16/05/2013 07:57

Oh no glorious :( I hope you feel better soon.

Hope your wishful thinking paid off happy.

Those of you that have no interest in sex, how are you dealing with it? DH is quite upset this morning because I've rejected his advances yet again. I just have absolutely no urge whatsoever. The last time we tried, it hurt so so much and that's put me off even more. I already feel like our relationship is going down the shitter, and this doesn't help :(

Louise85 · 16/05/2013 08:08

Creepy I'm sorry - I have no advice but I have no urge at all as well. I do turn off the lights & 'fake' (I hope he doesn't read this!!)...it makes him happy & gets him off my back about it for a week or so...although it doesn't hurt for me...

Glorious I hope you feel better soon - there are nasty bugs going round.

For those that have little ones with colds - like me - I put snuffle babe on their feet with socks and on their chests and it really helped last night.

Lora1982 · 16/05/2013 08:18

Creepy my dp wouldnt dare moan at me, its been aboyt a year since he could dtd (had neg blood so was scared of bleeding) if he thinks he can moan il remind him that all the work and energy i am doing is feeding and growing his baby. I dont think he would ever complain though. I cant see the urge coming back til bfing is overish or weaned a litttle bit

Meringue33 · 16/05/2013 08:23

A better night here, slept until 5am tho then had to cosleep or would have been up for the day.

Oh no Glorious hope you feel better soon. At least you are at home with all your comforts around you. Hope you can do the minimum today and get some sleep.

Happy this LO feeds like that too. All the mums at my NCT group day their babies have become super efficient and take ten mins to drain two boobs etc - not here.

Creepy sorry to hear that. Maybe just reassure him it's normal and hopefully temporary? We've only managed a few times since LO was born. Each time I didn't feel like it at first but did manage to get into it and enjoy it in the end. I've turned him down a few times too, think he was a bit miffed but understanding. Before we had LO things were great so we both assume this will come back after I stop bf (ie probably November).

Angielka · 16/05/2013 08:36

Oh no everyone - shitty sleep, no interest in dtd, bugs galore I seem to have signed up to all three, but knowing we're not alone does make it a teeny bit better, right?

Actually dtd doesn't hurt for me but maybe that's because Molly was a cesarean... but it's definitely not like it was before. DH woke me up the other night and I got in a right strop with him for it. It's bad enough when the baby wakes me! But it's totally normal for relationships to suffer when the babies are little - we have to work at it a bit. How many of you have date nights? We don't but families are not easily on hand to babysit and I'm not ready to trust someone else with my babies just yet. We desperately need alone time though...

Tried Molly on a bottle as I'm going to dinner with the girls tomorrow night She was already a bit worked up and the bottle did nothing to calm her. She took about 10ml . I'm still going though will just have to feed her up beforehand and hope she sleeps for DH!

Good luck with today everyone!

CreepyCrawly · 16/05/2013 08:40

I found some info online about the lack of libido and breastfeeding and sent to him when he went to open his shop. He's come back much more understanding and not so offended. Thanks all. To be fair, we haven't had sex (apart from the 4 times since Jan) since about October because of him finding it odd and me having spd.

The things we do for these little people!

CreepyCrawly · 16/05/2013 08:43

Angie, I had a section too but I think my virginity has grown back because we didn't dtd much when I was pregnant! No date nights here either, I go to bed the same time as Nancy. I should stop that really.

BuntyCollocks · 16/05/2013 08:57

birdies it has for us! Although she was unsettled two nights ago, but that was due to her ear infection recurring. Calpol and antibiotics yesterday and she had a great night.

glorious :( feel better soon

creepy I have just sat thinking I really need to make an effort. Luckily(!) we're both tired ATM as DS seems to be going through a sleep regression and is awakening at 4/5am :( so sex is down DH list of priorities. Not to say he wouldn't literally jump at the chance if I instigated it.

I was terribly sore having sex after my section with DS - not in the scar area, but fanjo wise. It didn't stop until I stopped feeding :(

BuntyCollocks · 16/05/2013 08:58

Posted too soon - it can be a hormonal imbalance. Go to doc.

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