September 2012 - They're on the move

[WhereAreMyShoes]

Hello everyone. Hope you all find us safe.
Welcome to any newcomers too.

DD just tried to brush her hair with a hairbrush. Very clever!

[leelteloo]

So so so bloody annoying!!! Posted long post and this stupid bloody ap lost it. I even thought of copying it before I clicked post but because it hasn't done it for a while thought mn had fixed the bug! No they haven't
Can't be bothered to type it again so just wish you all a nice weekend!!

[Moominlandmidwinter]

Hi everyone!

Penguin- huge congratulations , how lovely! Hope that you get your proper ring soon.

Ballroom- 7.5 months! Wow! I think that Lola is still a way off pulling herself up yet, although DD3 was doing this at that age. She was walking at 10.5 months, so be prepared....

My smear test with Lola in tow was fine. I could take the pushchair in, as it was a ground floor room, and she just sat in it and waited. I could her, "Ma ma ma ma!" over and over again through the curtain. She's still not doing great with formula, either in a bottle, sippy cup, or doidy cup. I've stopped breastfeeding her between 7.30am-4pm, and just trying to persevere with formula, water, and giving her plenty of yogurts, cheese etc with her meals. She's feeding a fair amount in the evenings, so she's obviously making up for it.

I had my spa day in London yesterday, and it was lovely. I was apprehensive about leaving Lola for the day, but she had a great time with DH. She took some milk for him, and was all smiley and happy when I got back. Huge relief!

Have a great weekend, everyone.

[ballroomblitz]

I hate when that happens leelteloo. I've got in the habit of cut, refresh, paste when I've written a long post.

Glad you enjoyed your spa day Moomin and Lola was grand with you leaving for the day. Oh I know my mum has me warned I was walking from the ninth month and says my dd reminds her a lot of me - including the vicious temper when her mind wants to do something but the body just can't yet.

I've found dd has really dropped her formula lately (and still doesn't seem to be eating a hell of a lot) Counted today and it was 17 oz which I suppose is still within the 16-20 they say, but it's a big drop for her. Also having problems with her and meat and lentils, which she refuses to eat. Only thing she really, really loves is fruit and yogurts. Long as she's getting her fortified cereals, the tiny bit of egg she will take and green veg she should be ok for iron shouldn't she?

[cjbk1]

Evening all, I don't have anything that fascinating to say just 'checking in' Ava's pulled up to standing a few times too and did so on my lap this evening and she mine sweeps for food after anyone else has eaten which I suppose means I need to clean more shes also enjoying swimming lessons we've had about 6 now, I'm really tired from working p/t I don't know how everyone else does it? X

[Forgetfulmog]

Hi all,

Wow cjb, pulling herself up, that's brilliant! Dd is still trying to crawl, she gets really frustrated bless her! She's managed to go from lying down to sitting up so that's good!

This probably is not going to be a popular question, but are any of you ladies planning to be a SAHM?

[leelteloo]

I'm a sahm and am really happy with this choice. We may have number 3 so not planning on going back for at least another 5 years. I waited 35 years to have my babies and I thankful for every second I spend with them.
Ds has a horrid ear infection; hope it's better by Saturday because we are off on our hols,
He is finally moving more; still can't sit up but he gets about by rolling and he is very good at it.

[Forgetfulmog]

Where are you off to leetle?

I only asked about the SAHM thing as I'm not going back to work - it's just not financially viable, but I am the only one out of all the other mums I know in RL who is not going back to work.

[ThedementedPenguin]

Hi everyone,

Herbie is still trying to crawl. Spends all day rolling around the house atm and gets frustrated when he gets stuck. It's so annoying.

I am a sahm, I loves it. So I'm getting on great with both Herbie and Ellie. It can be a long day at times but its going great. I even have the wee woman in a better routine. Which is great for me.

leelteloo hope your ds' ear infection heals up soon.

A holiday would be great but I've been looking up everywhere local for weddings so trying to get that sorted and planned. Rate I'm going ill have it 'planned' in my head then give up haha

Hope everyone is keeping well.

[leelteloo]

Ibiza! Love it loads there. Clubbing days are over but it is a gorgeous island and we are not going to the 'clubby' bit. It's just me, kids and Grandma. No moaning men to spoil it apart from ds and he is an honouree girl for 10 days! I really cannot wait! Xx

[Forgetfulmog]

Sounds lovely leetle! I hope your DS is better by then.

I know what you mean about the days being long penguin - dd gets me up around 5 & it can be difficult to keep her entertained until breakfast as she's usually still tired, but won't go back to sleep until her post breakfast nap

Am going to try to settle dd in her own room this weekend - we've been co-sleeping up til now (not through choice) so it's going to be a bit of an undertaking. Wish me luck!

[Macaroons]

sorry all have been rubbish when it comes to posting! baby mac keeping me far too busy! he's now napping so I can have a little break (this is after emptying the dishwasher)

wherearemyshoes - how's life been after you've started working? i'm dreading it as well as looking forward to it... dreading because of uncertainties, but looking forward to it because it feels like our baby is growing up and will learn new things at the nursery (and i can also have a cup of hot tea... and get paid!)

ballroom - we flew to Hong Kong then Singapore. luckily baby mac slept well during the flights, and was fairly chilled when he's awake. good luck with looking after 2 lo's!! at least the flight to spain is only 2 hours. baby mac can also pull himself from sitting to standing, but he cant get himself from lying down to sitting yet and he can't crawl yet, so he's quite frustrated when he's lying down!

penguin - we visited the nursery where there's space, given a choice I like the one that's closer (it feels more homely too) but lets see how he's settling in. If he's happy there then may not want to move.

leetleloo - i often copy and paste the whole thing before hitting post just in case. especially if i type that up on the phone - that's alot of hard work that I dont want to lose! hope your DS's ear infection will be gone soon. is he complaining much about the pain? have a lovely time at ibiza, I'd love a beach holiday too!

moomin - glad smear was fine. which spa did you go to in London?

cbjk - how many hours are you working? I sometimes nap when baby mac naps during the day so wonder how I'll cope when I'm back at work

forgetfulmog - I'd love to be a SAHM but need to work to pay our mortgage... (but being a working mum I need to pay childcare cost too... the childcare voucher does almost nothing to help, sigh) good luck with getting DD to sleep in her own room. maybe let her play in there during the day to let her familiarize with the surrounding, so it's not like a 'strange' place for her

finally finish replying and then I hear baby mac is up....... good timing... although I was hoping for a longer break... he only sleeps 40 minutes at a time... I hope going to nursery will help with his sleeping too... or is that wishful thinking?)

[cjbk1]

macroons im working 24h/pw the house is suffering but if I'm in a worse state than the house I do sleep when Ava's napping

[NightmareWalking]

Afternoon ladies!

Wow, Ibiza, leetleloo, how lovely, I went last year whilst upduffed and adored it, would love to go back.

Forgetfulmog - I'm hoping to be a SAHM and all being well looks like that will work out - I really hated my job (well, my boss, but same thing really) and was paid a pittance so would barely cover nursery fees so the household budget would be about the same, plus I have quite strong feelings on wanting to bring up my baby myself IYSWIM? Just have to tell work now... Keep us posted on how the own room thing works out - I'm thinking about making that transition with DD after she's out of the unsettled patch she's in currently.

No news to report here, except I think the use of noodles/hummus/porridge as conditioner, DD has a lovely shine to her hair that I'm quite jealous of!

[NightmareWalking]

I fib: waving is the new big things here. Everyone is waved at - the cats, Daddy whilst he works, herself in the mirror every time we walk past one - it's pretty sweet!

[leelteloo]

That is really cute nightmare

[Forgetfulmog]

Nightmare - yes I know exactly what you mean about wanting to bring baby up yourself. That & the fact my salary would cover childcare & nothing else is why I'm going to be a SAHM.

Very cute about the waving btw! Dd is going through a bit of separation anxiety atm so is even more clingy than usual!

Thanks for the supportive messages ladies - tonight is the night! Not really looking forward to it, but she has to be in her own room some time. I just want to spend some time with DH - atm we barely see each other.

[Forgetfulmog]

Macaroons - wow, you flew to HK?! Hats off to you, not sure I could do that with a baby!

Leetle - hope you have a good holiday & that ds's ear is better

Have a good BH everyone!

[WhereAreMyShoes]

Wow Leelteloo, Ibiza. I would love a sunny holiday but finances etc aren't permitting
Macaroons, it's been ok. Not much gets done round the house while I'm at work, but the kids are fed and happy, and dp even managed to give ds a much needed haircut while I was at work yesterday. I hate that job

I'd love to be a sahm and really dreaded going back to work, but really, while I'm there it's like I never went away and can exercise my brain cells a bit.
Luckily I like my job and my boss is lovely.

Nightmare, I kissed the back of dd's head the other day and got a load of squashed banana on my face.
Sticky.
Waving is so sweet. Dd hasn't managed that yet.
But she can clap. Useful!

She's not far from walking I reckon. She pulls herself up to standing and attempts to let go
Trouble is brewing. They'll be like a little team against us soon!

[Moominlandmidwinter]

Morning ladies!

Macaroons, I also take my hat off to you regarding flying to HK with baby in tow. I'm getting stressed about a flight to Belfast from Birmingham later! Am doing it without DH though, it'll just be me and Lola. Regarding the spa, it was The Sanctuary. Have been there before, and whilst it is very lovely, I also think it is a bit over-priced, considering treatments (also expensive) are not included. But my friend really wanted to go there, having never been to a spa before. At the age of 33, she had never even been in a jacuzzi!

Forgetfulmog, whilst I would love to be a SAHM, I'm returning to work in 3.5 weeks. Will be working full-time (37hrs per week). I dread to think how the housework is going to get done! I'm going to have to get the older DDs to all muck in and help. We couldn't afford childcare, but luckily DH and I work opposite hours, so we will be able to cover looking after Lola between us. It means passing like ships in the night, and only having Saturdays together at the weekend, but it's a solution.

Leetle, hope you have a fab holiday, and I too, hope that DS's ear infection clears up.

Lola is into everything! She's a little monkey. Now that she has well and truly mastered crawling, she's everywhere. I caught her in a cupboard, throwing everything on the floor (nothing harmful!).

[cjbk1]

well iv booked to visit dsis in Canada with baby!its a big deal for me never been out of Europe before and never been in a plane for more than 4.5 hours...sadly can't afford to take everyone so just baby and I...now need to work extra to pay for it after I just said the house was suffering from me working! I know I know

[Forgetfulmog]

Bloody hell moomin, that sounds tough, good luck though & I hope everything works out ok. Love the name Lola btw

[WhereAreMyShoes]

Well, I just did controlled crying with dd.
She's only bloody asleep!

It took about 45 minutes and she was really pissed off that my boob was not there for her to fall asleep on, and she was not in mummy's comfy bed. But hey, maybe she'll sleep alright tonight.

I'm not too fussed if she still wakes a couple of times during the night, but to at least have a couple of hours crocheting peace in the evening would be nice.

[WhereAreMyShoes]

Moomin, I take my hat off to your 37 hours per week. I'm still only doing 2 days till I use up all my left over leave.
With the extra little bit of money we'll now have I might hire a cleaner for a couple of hours a fortnight. I absolutely hate cleaning anyway, at least now I have the excuse of working to avoid it.

But I'd feel embarrassed to let someone in to my dirty bathroom to clean it! Bloody dp and his weird shaving stuff, it's like cement when it dries on the sink.

[ballroomblitz]

forgetfulmog - I've done the SAHM thing with ds and although I've loved it I'm now I'm looking for a job. Feel like I've done my time at home and will go crazy if I don't return to the working world. Can't see me getting back to work anytime soon though. Been keeping an eye out for jobs and there's very little about. Doesn't help that the line of work I managed previously requires flexible working patterns and that just isn't viable anymore.

wherearemyshoes - dd is also starting to let go once she's on her feet. She'll have my nerves shattered over the next few months I reckon. Already been a fair few bumps recently. Glad you got dd to sleep.

I did cc also last week (spurred on by the hv). No problems getting her to sleep now but she wakes up constantly throughout the night. Don't know what to do as I tried cc for that and she screamed for two hours whereupon I eventually gave up and brought her into my bed.

[WhereAreMyShoes]

I'm not sure what to do about during the night either ballroom. The whole point is so dp can come back to bed.
She slept till I went to bed at 11 which is great but I woke her up by stumbling around in the bedroom so took her into bed and she stayed there. I don't think I can do cc throughout the night yet.

Also she hardly drinks any milk while I'm at work so think she might actually need night feeds. I'm just trying to justify myself to myself here.