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

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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 :)

So sorry Bunty if it makes you feel better this LO still kicks off every few nights at least. I think it is on days when we haven't managed to follow a routine so he is either overtired or hasn't eaten as much as usual. He then will go mad from about 5pm on. Will fuss at boob, catch air then get wind and be really upset. Days when we've managed to achieve the routine (feed c.7.30,10.30,2,5,7...) and nap regularly (9-10,12-2,4-5) he seems much calmer and will just lie on my lap feeding off and on from 7pm-9pm and sleeping in between).

Glad you had a better night bunty, fingers crossed for you tonight!

Angielka I'm also feeling a little sorry for DS1 at the moment, he just seems so bored when I'm dealing with DD, I wish I could clone myself sometimes and give him all the attention he used to get

We have had a lovely day today, went shopping at cheshire oaks, then went to Blackpool pleasure beach and took DS1 on lots of rides, we got absolutely drenched and looked like soggy cats by the end of it but had so much fun

.... New carpet being fitted tomorrow following my little paint disaster!

Although I rarely post on MN these days, I just wanted to express my gratitude for these threads.
We've had one of those days today - very little napping and a LOT of crying (from DS and me!) - and I've been beating myself up about it but reading this thread makes me realise that I'm not alone and that tomorrow is another day
So to you all - thank you.

Oh woody that's lovely (the sentiment, not the awful day you've had). That's what I love about these groups - the opportunity to connect with people who are at the same stage as you in realising that babies don't come with a manual. We are all trying our best to make it work, despite it being fucking bloody hard work, and a little support can go a long way. We are not alone! Hang on in there

lolli sounds like you had a great day! We managed to get to the park with DD1 while Molly was sleeping in her pram this afternoon and DH and I watched her running about and playing in the playground with the other kids. It was lovely to do something just for her, and see her enjoying herself so much. I'm kind of worried she is growing and changing while all my attention is focused on her baby sister. It's good to redress the balance once in a while.

Hope everyone has sleeping children and big glasses of (or in my case alcohol-free Belgian beer, which I have developed quite a taste for...)

Oh woody that's so lovely!
My DP laughs when I say I'm just checking in with my virtual friends

Welcome back Woody

Was having a peaceful evening while DP is out. LO was cluster feeding from 6-8pm then had been asleep on my lap. I finally had to poo (horrible pregnancy piles have come back again). I only put him down for ten minutes but he managed to scream himself sick (and it got on favourite jumper :(

Bunty hope you get some sleep soon.

Did anyone else get all 'but i dont want to give it away' over the newborn stuff they no longer fit in? Someone tried selling me a memory bear made out of them but i might try making it myself.

Dexter did a little chuckle in his sleep so i think hes learning how to do it (was followed by a cute frown and whimper...but still!) wonder week 14 has definatly hit.

Going drs with my hips they shouldnt still be this painful surely. Feel like an old woman.

I love coming and seeing that people are in the same boat as me too woody and sniggering at aibu posts

lora:I am keeping everything in the loft in case dd ever gets a little brother or sister. a few things have gone into a 'memory box' we have made for her eg. first baby grow she wore, hospital wristbands etc. looking at the newborn stuff is already making me broody again

that's very sweet woody. I just like seeing who else is posting at ungodly hours like this

bunty I hope you are having a better night

Oh welcome back woody, it's great isn't it

Hope you had a better night bunty.

It's fab woody isn't it? The support network is great on here.

I'm keeping Nancy's stuff for when she has a brother or sister. I do love the memory bears though, let me know how you get on Lora.

Nancy slept from 9-8!! Bare feet are working a treat!

wow creepy that's amazing I think Ellen is having a growth spurt, she's feeding more often and after going to bed at 10 was up 1-2, 3-330, 4-430 and then 6-now. All of it eating She was better than that as a newborn! Oh well, hopefully off to my exercise class in the park with her soon.

Ooh bare feet? considers chopping feet of al the babygrows!!

Lora she's quite a warm little thing in general, and she usually woke up thrashing about and kicking her blanket off. The last 2 nights I've just put pyjamas on her and left her feet bare and ages slept peacefully right through. She's always been a good sleeper though so could just be coincidence.

Have fun glorious, and I hope this growth spurt doesn't last too long.

It's a horrible day here so we're going to wait in for our Next delivery I think :)

She's* not ages

We had refusal of the bottle DH tried to give him last night so I had to bf him. Then high pitched screams and wails when he went to undress him at bedtime. He ended up crashed out on DH's chest in the living room all evening Took the bottle at 10.30pm instead, after application of teething gel, nurofen and lots of cuddles . I really really really hate teething.

Had a nice day at the racing yesterday other than that. DS1 got a little wind/sun on his face and he glows a bit this morning

I've started with pyjamas and a vest as well. Poppers are very faffy.

Afternoon all.

I'm tentatively going with definitely a growth spurt, based on the fact she is permanently attached to a boob today, constantly eating or sleeping, and exceptionally grumpy if not doing either.

Last night not bad again.

DS is nursery today thankfully. I have another stinking head cold and there's no way he'd be getting quality time when I'm stuck on a couch.

Thanks creepy , and sorry the weather isn't good there. We made it to the class but I spent half of it feeding her. At least we got out and had a chat!

bunty sounds like we're growth spurt buddies

And sorry about the cold (my brain = sieve)

Asking here cos its a sensitive subject which would most likely explode in chat. Found out last night that dp hasnt been vacinated againts measles and mumps. Now if he comes into contact with it could he pass it to the baby?

On the pj front i cant bare the thought of parting with his velour sleepsuits yet :-D such a pleasure to wind him when hes wearing one!

Just had to walk out the front room and collect myself cos i went in, dp on his xbox baby sick everywhere and he hadnt even noticed... It was a full-changer it was that bad, and whats he do? Fetch me babygrows that are too small. Its his bday wednesday i might forget where ive hid his presents.

glorious I feel your pain - it'll be over soon I hope! In the meantime, great excuse to put the diet off another week ;)

lora he could pass it on as both he and baby aren't vaccinated. Would he consider getting vaccinated now? Are you near one of the areas where the epidemic is centered?

pascha sorry about the teething :( it's such a shame for them.

creepy I'm trying your bare feet trick. Dd is in her pram At the kitchen door, snuggled in and finally asleep. If its longer than a 25 min nap, I may hunt you down and kiss you.

No, we are in the midlands. But still! What age do they get mmr offered usually?

First jab for mmc is 12/13 months

Mmr even

Ive put the idea in his mind so he thinks about getting it now. Also, this morning, he revealed that if dexters just done wee he doesnt always wipe him! I could of slapped him i was fuming. Not happy with him today.