November 2012 - Weaning is (messy) fun, what does your baby eat?

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Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1756625-November-2012-When-are-they-going-to-sleep-through-again

Please give your baby's favourite foods so we can get some ideas from each other.

Chasing I can categorically say that it is better for parents to split up and have 2 happy homes for a child, than stay together and be an unhappy home. O will be able to tell that there is tension, and no love between his parents. With separate lives, O will love you and his dad the same, but will enjoy the time with each of you more as you will both be happier. It is sad, but it is for the best. There are lots of us here who worry for you and your wellbeing, if you stay.

for Chasing you know it makes sense lovely xxxxx

chasing my mum finally left my dad when my younger brother was 16, I asked her why it took her so long, her reply was that she stayed with him for the sake of me and my bro so we would have a mum and a dad WRONG! She should have left him years ago, all we saw growing up was a man who, yes loved me and my brother dearly but treated my mum like shit, he abused her day in day out, mostly verbally, but sometimes physically. Me and my brother used to sneak into each others bedrooms when we were little to cuddle each other while he was knocking 10 shades of shit out of her. He was always apologetic and said he'd never hurt us, that was until my brother decided enough was enough when he was about 12, he went down to stop him and ended up with a black eye, cut lip and was strangled. My mom didn't for one second think that he would ever hurt us, but when someone is in that frame of mind who knows what they will do. I'm so glad you have emailed women's aid, it's the first step.

I too am a child of a 'broken home' - my parents were much better parents separate than together. Kids need happy parents who can laugh, smile and be themselves. Not scared parents. Please take care.

Evil that's horrible. Poor you here have xxx

P.s I am also a potter geek, yet to go to the studios though, can't wait to get the chance to. I'm so excited to read the books to S.

Hugs chasing - he is an utter arsehole. A nasty one at that

Sorry things are crap evil - some men just dont get it

Baby groups are lots of fun. We do rhyme time, baby sensory, swimming lessons and baby yoga. We've made lots of friemds through these too.

Last night was lovely sophia thank you!

Been reading but not had time to post. Had a lovely day at the seaside.

I was meant to be going to see a band with my sister tonight but she bailed last minute

YW can I have a 2x4 with a nail in?
Evil

Sorry to hear you are having bad times evil and chasing.

Nice sunny day here but have felt too tired to do much. Has anyone used the No Cry Sleep Solutions techniques? I keep dipping into it but never have the energy to do it properly..

Thechick it is interesting your H works to his adjusted age too. I quite like the fact it means l don?t wait with baited breath for the next milestone or developmental leap, just taking it as it comes

chasing big hugs, you're doing the right thing.

bplp hope you have a lovely time

hugs for you too evil

Thank you quiche. Am off to bed now. Wishing good nights and sleepy babies to all x

MsJJ, my LO in his own room for first time tonight too. Okay so far, gonna attempt dream feed soon. Good luck with yours!

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 fucking inlaws, 19,20,21,22,24,24,25 sodding husband....... I have wonderful children

DH and inlaws getting pissed downstairs. The girls were allowed to stay up as they did not arrive until after bedtime. Kids think it is really funny that mummy keeps telling daddy and nana and aunty off for being loud. Just finished bedtime story in the dark thanks to iPhone app. Peter Rabbit of course. Girls were not tired at all, but both asleep by the time I had got ready for bed. Bless them. Jacob sounded horrendous when I put him down. His chest is awful but he seems pretty good in himself. He followed my brief and cooed at me whilst ignoring attempts by inlaws to get a smile. Good boy

Hope they both do ok jj and dixie

Aaaand breathe vq!! Bless you

I wish for choklit.

about to do df so goodnight quiche

Lie-ins all round in the morning, then VQ? Hope so for your sake! Or at least that you've instructed the girls to go straight to nana/Aunty when they wake...

Yeah VQ isn't that what ILs are for??

Chasing big hugs.

I'm home and although missing DP and a cuddle I love being at home. Hoping my cousin has her baby on its due date tomorrow so I can have newborn cuddles and try not to desperately want one.

Sorry gt. How could I forget your spd? Rotten situation.

Chasing - hugs. Your p is not part of the family you and o need around you. He has shown disregard for o's safety more than once. You both deserve so much more. I hope womens aid are able to point you in the direction of some better rl support. You shouldn't have to feel scared.

Hugs to you too evil.

And I hope you at least get to eat some chocolate brownies vq.

No brownies yet. MIL did not want one. What about me?

Yes. I am looking forward to the morning. There is a safety gate over the landing so the girls are penned in and the only place they can go is where the visitors are sleeping. They do not usually get up until 11, but they will be getting a rude awakening tomorrow. The girls may sleep past 7 if they are lucky.

Vq can you not have the girls get up at say 6...

Chasing my best friend was regularly beaten by her husband who was a well respected baptist minister. She left after she realised her young son was at risk, around the same age O is now. She planned it well and just took the basics one day when he was at work. She went to a refuge then got a council house. When LO was 5 she realised he was going to hound her for ever and did a midnight bunk to Canada where she still is now. Nobody believed her as he was a minister and so very charming and plausible. That was 11 years ago and she is so very happy, with a new husband, lovely home, great job and a happy son.

Pikz they are usually up around 5.30

I also took the blackout blind down from their window so the sun (hopeful) will wake them nice and early

I so hope neither of them are on MN!

Vq you are an inspiration

Drinking wine preparing for another night of sleep!

I'm rubbish at facebook. Am I no longer a member of the group?