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New thread! Hope this is ok :)

I've remembered, I was gong to say something to Spot about T's bad dreams. Has he had anymore? When DD was having night terrors I did a lot of reading about it - they can't remember terrors but can remember nightmares (occur in different phases of sleep apparently), so T's sound like nightmares, poor boy. One of the things the HV suggested we try for E was to try to get her to process her thoughts a bit before going to sleep - she thought it might work because dreams are supposed to be a way of processing of all of the info in our brain, and children are less able to do this during the day because they can't communicate as well and make sense of things they've seen and heard. So every night, before E's story we'd have a little chat about what had made her happy and what had made her sad that day, and could we do anything about any of those things. The HV did say she was no expert, but it was just an idea she thought was worth trying. E's terrors did lessen as we did this, so it could have worked, or it could have been a phase. But if something (like school, maybe) is praying on T's mind, then maybe it's worth a try.

Hi ZJ, thanks v much for the advice, it does sound like nightmares he was having, and he was v v strung out and exhausted after his day so no time for usual pre-bed chat. We do normally do that kind of talking in the bath and while getting ready for bed, but didn't that night (and he'd had the "trapped in the car" moment), so maybe that was part of it too.

BEans, my two quite often have 40 degree temps that last whole weeks, (go down eventually with Calpol and Ibuprofen, then come back again) - but it depends how they are in themselves. I think if she's unresponsive or looks a bit "off" or unlike herself it's worth a call to the GP, but kids seem to be able to spike temps and still be strangely ok.

Arti I love that you don't want to go into labour cos it's book club. That's commitment! It does sound like something though.

Well, I'm applying for that boring job I mentioned, and just had a call today from the employer I came second for in an interview a few months back (still with me?) saying they're opening up another two positions and would I like to apply?

So if either one comes off (preferably the latter as it's 10K more than the first!) I could find myself in f/t employment again. It's a very weird thought as I've been self-employed for 5 years and very used to being my own boss, but I guess right now I need to suck it up and get earning!

Well done Spot. That's great! DD2 rallied for a story and has only just gone back to sleep.

You know how even one asparagus can make your wee smell? I've just eaten about 25 of them! Lucky DH.

Of the asparagus - is it British? Ours still isn't ready, a full month late now and I'm starting to feel a bit loopy from being deprived of it. I keep drooling over recipes like someone on a diet!

Good luck with the job applications Spot, that's great you've been asked to apply

Yes, it was British. Just had it with salt and melted butter. Yummers.

The best way, drool

Mmmmm. Although am still hungry! No surprises there, I am a hog.

hello my dears,
Beans I made your recipe (haddock one), and it was YUMMERS. And my mashed potato wasn't even lumpy. My friends even liked it. They are quite rude friends too so they would say if they didn't (I burnt a curry for them once and it was fairly inedible and they still take the piss)
arti hope it's nothing sounds like nothing and you get to enjoy bookclub! your nanny does sound like she is taking the piss somewhat. Can you kind of make yourself unavailable, etc, so she can't impose on you?
spot that second reapplying job sounds promising! The lower paid one less so but still promising that things are coming up.

Not one for Fbook.
This morning, T - "I'm twisting my willy to make it happy".

Ha ha ha Spot. I suppose its important that he knows how to keep his bits happy!

Loving the Asparagus chat. I like mine with a light vinigrette. I have a lovely salmon summer tray bake recipe that relies on asparagus and the lack of asparagus thus far has ruined various attempts at that recipe. I might change back to an asparagus related name like I had last year.

How is DD today Beans? Mine also through 40 degree temps and then bounce back. Children are odd.

I'm off for lunch and some light shopping with an old friend today. We are meeting on the other side of town but i think its fine as no more water has leaked. Book Club was great last night, helped by this year's first Pimms, so I am pleased with the baby for staying put.

Hello ladies just a quick one to say Arti my hind waters broke with DS1 & while it wasnt a huge gush it was definitely obvious that something was going on as it was a pretty constant dribble so if it hasn't kept going I think you're ok. I hate to break it to you but I think it may have been a little wee. At this stage everything is so squeezed & stretched that it will slip out at the slightest skip & unbeknownst to you even knowing you had any in there.

Just popping on quickly as the boys are happily playing with some dutch kids in the little cottage next door (I know being multilingual helps with career prospects in the future but to be honest for me I just love that they can play with a wider groupof kids on holiday).

Arti I love the idea of seasonal mn names for you.

Spot, if he works on his technique he'll have perfected by his teens for sure.

Paris is awesome as always the boys & I hired bikes today & went for a long ride in a big park. But I'm a bit nervy as my friend is having her mastectomy today her hubby texted me this morning to let me know she got a message I sent her and said he would text when she is out. So far I've not heard anything. White Light & prayers would be appreciated.

Oh & beans how is the temp? Ds2 is the same & a bit weepy with it. I want to take them up the old tour eiffel tomorrow so hope he is better.

White light from here Vag.

Arti Shouldn't you get checked on case it was waters? I thought they induce after so many hours? Disclaimer: know nothing about natural childbirth.

Oh and re the nanny. Take yourself off for naps and just be generally be unavailable. The poo thing would make me really cross. Dd2 sounded so upset and she should have been her priority.

Vag did you hear from your friend. White light for you. x

Yes, white light to your friend Veggie.

I did get checked out in the end yesterday. No sign of waters having leaked but I know it wasn't wee as (a) I had just gone 3 mins before, (b) it didn't smell like wee (c) it came out differently. Anyway enough about that. I'm loving this weather. The girls school is closed today so we are going to hang out at home. It's only 8.30am and they've already been in the garden for 40 mins making camps and plotting.

Mmmmm asparagus.

Vag I'm thinkig positive thoughts for you.

Only a month to go until placement! Argh! A bunch of us booked a practice room yesterday and mahandled each other to go through our clinical skills. Crazy crazy workload, need to catch up. Today and this weekend I am going to be productive. I am. Really.

Love you all, sorry I am failing at keeping up with anything. I am also failing at keepig up with anything in real life so don't be offended .

I'm pleased to hear you we're checked Arti and all is fine, relax and enjoy the lovely bank holiday

Hope your friend is ok Vaj

T's willy talk made me glad I have girls, then I remembered that DD1 likes to put her fingers up her fanjo and stretch it open and invite DH and I to have a good look. Classy girl

Crossed with Indith, placement is exciting - will you be on the community MW side of things or delivery? I had a student at both of my births and I felt very special being able to share it with them, as they were so grateful and moved by my new girls. DD2 was that student's first birth, she did a great job of sieving the pool for me!

Hello sorry asked about cycling with kids and then buggered off. It's been a stressful week with dh gone half of it doing final ever exams up north. The results which came today were very good. He's on call tonight so can't even celebrate, but the weekend will be a good one and such a relief for all that there's no more of this kind of stress at least!

SL thanks for reassurance I'm not alone. Have decided its easiest just to take them to the park in the car for now. Just until he's a bit older. He actually had a spectacular fall only hours after my post and I thought he'd be put off for awhile, but a lightning Mcqueen plaster has magical powers you know.
Beans that salmon is similar to what I cook a LOT But I was interested in the timings as I always cook salmon for about 30 min at about 180C so tried that recipe for 11 min at 210 and it was still cold in the middle? I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. I do cocoon it in foil so perhaps that's it? Or my ovens shagged which I've thought before.
Deids I'm glad your hen do was fun. And your shopping trip a success! I have a soft spot for dudesboy too as I think nursery staff are very quick to label a kid the "bad kid" when it might be just a week of bad sleep, they're a bit naughty, and then they're screwed from then on.
Spot well done on the job situ. I think it all sounds v positive. We need to do that wine meet soon with this lovely weather and potential garden time before you become a 9-5er! Glad ds is having fun with his boy bits. Ds told me the other day he was "stoping his getting big because its ridiculous when it does that" as he was doing a number 2. I suspect he will change his opinion when he's older.
Arti. All very exciting, and then dull. C'mon I want some baby Arti news! Also love the book club dedication. Your nanny needs to wind her neck in and stop taking the piss. I'd be livid, but still don't know how you cope with a nanny. That said you're all probably thinking I'm nuts thinking that! I'm just stubborn and weird with other people doing jobs like that for me as I always think they wouldn't do what I really wanted. I guess I just don't trust people enough! Or a control freak when it comes to the kids. I suspect a bit of both.
ZJ. I actually threw up a little bit in my mouth when I read that! Now that I've finished eating, it is quite funny and not any worse than ds talking about his tally whacker.
Lady haven't forgotten to get back to you with my Costco day and lunch meet up. You sound ultra busy but happy.
Vag hope your friend is ok and you are having a worry free French jaunt.
Right I suspect you will all be AWOL for the long weekend if this weather keeps up! Must get on with kiddie meltdown hour.

Crikey I meant 20 min for the salmon. Sometimes 18 but not 30!!

Can anyone help with this?

DS2 is now terrified of loads of things. Poor liitle man

Sorry Kayz, I've only had this sort of trouble with dd1 and she's 8 so slightly easier to reason things with. I agree that disciplining him for being afraid is bonkers. Poor you. Hope it gets sorted soon xxx

Thanks Sybs. I can't ignore him or discipline him while he so obviously scared. xx

Love to you XXX

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