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November 2012 - Adventurous eaters, food refusers and everything in between

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StuntNun · 05/06/2013 21:47

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BigPigLittlePig · 07/06/2013 13:45

Madam F used to do that, as she was jaundiced. I used to be quite smug about my sleeping-through baby. Then the jaundice went and she woke up. And I felt like a proper nob.

itsnotyouitsMeals · 07/06/2013 14:06

madam and bplp DD2 did that from 1 month until 4 months; 'twas lovely esp since DD1 didn't sleep through until she was 2. Then 4 month regression hit and I have barely slept since! Ah well. Both bf.

MissMummy1 · 07/06/2013 14:07

14 pocket nappies all with micro-fibre booster, 1totsbots size 2 nappy with spotty wrap, fleece liners. All great condition. £60.

Should I go for it?

PetiteRaleuse · 07/06/2013 14:11

Very good idea chasing Thanks

MissMummy1 · 07/06/2013 14:12

In fact, she is doing the whole lot for £50 including a wet and dry nappy pale and nappy cleaner. I am joining the dark green side of reusables!

Expect much questioning and if I have been ripped off here, please don't tell me!

PurplePidjin · 07/06/2013 14:22

Pockets are about £4.50 new, £2-3 preloved. So worth £40 or so, but you'll need a bamboo insert too to get a decent 3 hour stretch from one nappy. You'll also need at least one more nappy and wrap combo, preferably 2 then you can wash every 3rd day. So yes, good deal but not everything you need iyswim :)

Hope you get some cool prints, pockets are awesome for that!

PurplePidjin · 07/06/2013 14:26

Oh and do not wet pail it turns into poo soup. Splash some olbas onto a sanitary towel and stick inside the pail, then line with a mesh laundry bag. When you wash, tip the bag into the machine. Voila, no handling pissy nappies Wink

ChasingDaisy · 07/06/2013 14:52

Watching the French Open now too Smile

Lily311 · 07/06/2013 14:56

Which nappies? I wouldn't pay as much for Internet cheapies but would consider 'better' quality. I don't use wrap or bamboo booster, 2 microfibres give a good 2.5 hours stretch. But than we are in disposables for overnight. I use 14 and wash every 3rd day. Get a mesh laundry bag on eBay, I paid £1 inc delivery.

MadamGazelleIsMyMum · 07/06/2013 15:14

So DS continues his fraudulent sick day by getting up on all 4s and crawling! He's also smacking the crap out of one of DD's beloved babies, shouting at the top of his voice. I'm reasonably sure he is fine Grin

Kyzordz · 07/06/2013 16:08

Hi all, very busy day here, fitting milk food sleep and shopping is orrible.

bry no words just hugs. R sounds brilliant and I hope the diagnosis means onward and upwards now

finally got round to buying a stupid avocado and stuff for ak recipes lovely lentils, butternut squash and pasta something and salmon, tomato and carrot something. Oh and stuff for chicken nuggets. Now to make it all. Got a jar of something or other as at mils. Bet he doesn't eat it. Oh well,toast and yoghurt it is tgenagain

ChasingDaisy · 07/06/2013 16:19

I knew I was close to losing it and today I did. I shouted at O. He just wouldn't fucking sleep. I tried for an hour and my back is fucked. So he hasn't had his main nap of the day and I'm going to have to suffer the consequences later as P is fucking off out. Sat here crying now.

MadamGazelleIsMyMum · 07/06/2013 16:54

chasing dont be too hard on yourself. We all have parenting events we are less than proud of. Just survive this evening and don't worry too much about routine. Hugs.

PetiteRaleuse · 07/06/2013 17:04

chasing you shouted at him, you didn't hurt him. He'll forget. In fact might well already have forgotten. Sometimes you have to step away, put him in a safe place, like the cot, and step out of the room. Doesn't matter if he cries, take two minutes to calm down, relax...

There is no more awful sound for a mum than that of her crying baby. It is stressful. It's meant to be, as we can then respond to their needs. But sometimes it gets too much. I admit to having avery low tolerance threashold on crying babies. My DH is much calmer about it than me. On many occasions I have raised my voice or just walked away for a couple of minutes. It's OK. It's normal. (Screaming like a banshee every time he cries isn't of course, but the occasional frustrated 'just go the fuck to sleep' is normal.)

horseylady · 07/06/2013 17:21

Ah chasing I threw the cat out the house yesterday for climbing on the work surfaces again. The reason? The dog was moulting and I'd hoovered twice, needed to again and I'd just bloody well not got time. E was crying as he wanted to crawl, he couldn't crawl because the bloody dog had decided she needed to shed her entire coat and the cat jumped on the surface AGAIN and was eating out the bowl of leftover porridge. So the cat got it.

I just went out to the cinema.

My horse is lame today :(

ValiumQueen · 07/06/2013 18:13

(((Chasing))) it happens. He will forgive you. Next time do as PR says, pop him somewhere safe and go in another room and scream and punch a pillow or something.

MM as has been said upthread it depends on make as to whether you have a bargain or not. Feel free to ask questions, and agree poo soup is not good. I will need to use washables again as have run out of sodding nappies and no money left in budget for this week.

MissMummy1 · 07/06/2013 18:18

Hugs Chasing. I shouted at M when she was about 10 weeks. Something along the lines of "will you just fucking sleep!?". (she had slept maybe 10mins on me in the space of 48hrs and dp was away on a course). I felt awful that I had frightened her as she stopped crying briefly and still hate myself for it. But you know what? I did not hurt her, she still loves me and she had forgotten about it in seconds I had not. You are in an incredibly stressful situation and how you have not completely lost the plot at your P I don't know. I shout at my male resident on a daily basis (read upthread psycho on PMT). Go easier on yourself xxxx

Thank you for nappy advice. They are a mix of totsbots, bamboozles and some other make. They smelt a bit stale so are currently washed and out on the line. May rewash in vinegar just to be sure but otherwise they are like new. Will trial for a few weeks and if we don't get on then will eBay them. I am sure I will have 1000 questions to ask later!!

We are having chicken wrapped in pancetta with sweet potato risotto for tea tonight. There must be at least half a bottle of wine glugged into the risotto! I am working for an hour soon but cannot wait to eat it with a mahoosive glass of white wine out in the garden when I get home. It is a gorgeous evening tonight and our garden is almost finished it's make over so is looking a bit more appealing!!

Pikz · 07/06/2013 18:26

Bry you are incredible... Big hug xx

Chasing the wise people of the quiche have spoken. DP had to take LO off me one night as I was losing it.

LO is like a different child on nurofen and Capol. Eating sleeping and jumping like a nutter I love having my boy back. I also have my car back! Yay!

Pr I like chasings lie!

VQ hope j is holding up ok?

BigPigLittlePig · 07/06/2013 18:31

We've had cloud and rain all day - not impressed!

Chasing been there, done that. Properly bellowed "shut up" at her. I still feel fucking awful about it now, months later - especially since she was probably screaming in pain Sad. But it's only human nature. Now, if I feel myself getting wound up, and dh isn't around, I either leave her for a few minutes and go back refreshed, or admit defeat - and face the fallout later.

MM dinner sounds lurvely. You're a braver woman than me re: reusables - I shall look forward to hearing how you get on.

Have we heard from det today?

Fs eczema has recurred as well today. Plus she's refused solids all day apart from raspberry sorbet from mummys spoon. We shall be using Nutramigen. End of.

ValiumQueen · 07/06/2013 18:42

BP very odd about the formula. Very odd. Stick with Nutrimigen.

Pikz thank you. J is good today. Just scabby. Spent entire day outside which was lovely. Just had to put an hysterical 3yo to bed early as she was beyond tired.

Pikz · 07/06/2013 18:45

LO just vommed on my face rubbed it in and laughed hysterically! Think I might bath with him!

TheDetective · 07/06/2013 18:45

I'm here!! Just caught up. Will post soon! :)

ValiumQueen · 07/06/2013 18:46

Pikz nice!

PurplePidjin · 07/06/2013 18:59

MM, shotgun first refusal on the bamboozles Wink

Chicken, rice and peas for tea here - vvvdp did it properly with gungo peas and coconut milk. R had plain chicken in his, and sweet potato to get the texture right. Wolfed it down, Grandma will be proud!

Lily311 · 07/06/2013 19:24

chasing I did that too before, even posted about it. I was close losing it today as she did not even let me go to the loo without screaming. I gave her calpol, it always always helps. She calmed down and was herself for an hour, than it started again. I think it's a combination of thrush and teething.

I interviewed 3 babysitters. One was a grandma, she turned up with her granddaughter aged 14. Now I wouldn't have been against it but she hasn't warned me and I felt uneasy. Second was lovely, she ticked all the boxes. 3rd is a big no. 1 more tmrw than I choose. I want to go running but have no one to look after O, my parents still work. It will be 4 times a week between 7 and 8.

Oh and in Hungary you can't give babies dairy under 1. Thanks fuck O is British. And no lentils before month 8, same with pasta or toast. All you can give is veg and chicken. Boring.