November 2012 - The Adventure Continues

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Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1787896-November-2012-Crawling-Already-Uh-oh

This thread's topic is what size of nappies are your babies in? And how are the cloth bum babies doing?

We are going to go and have a look at the house. There are lots of things that are ringing alarm bells, but many that intrigue. A nice little trip out for the family anyway.

pig you can always go back for a second visit She may have had a bad experience this week but she will forget it. No irrevocable damage done :)

kyz read a review of bon jovi playing at glasgow earlier in the week. He still has it apparently. Enjoy.

Night quiche.

We have a zafira. Just bought it this February. We love it. Massive boot when just used as a 5 seater. Used as a 6 we can still fit the vista and a fair bit in and as a 7 it's handy just for the fact that you can fit so many in.

bplp I'm intrigued as to how you night weaned? We have the problem that he isn't taking solids so not that unusual for him to want fed really is it? I think they feel if it was bottles then we could see which wakening are hunger and which are for comfort. It's tricky but as yw said the other day I think I need to give the omeprazole a chance to work first.

kyz glad you're enjoying London. I've always wanted to go but haven't managed so far.

To those who said nights looked good. Ours wasn't, as per usual but I figure there's no point in posting to that effect as it's even boring me now!

Izzy this is what we did (the rest of you feel free to ignore as likely to waffle)

I picked a period of 7 hours overnight when I was not going to feed her. You could start with, say, 5 hours, eg. 12-5 (we did 10-5). She got a good feed at 10, waking her for it if necessary. Whenever she woke the first night, I tried to settle her, in the dark, with cuddles or whatever. I wore a bra and t-shirt, so less likely to smell milk, and I slept on a single mattress on her bedroom floor with her. The first night, not a lot of sleep was had. She was offered water in a bottle, which she refused. I lay next to her in the dark with my hand on her tummy, and talked to her, and eventually she would dose off, then wake and shout (but not a true hungry cry, more a pissed off one). Once 5am came, and not a minute before (believe me I was tempted) I fed her. The second night was much the same, although marginally more sleep was had (again on the floor, together). The third night, it was like she just got it. By the fourth night, she had stopped waking for the 10pm feed and was sleeping from 7-5, having previously woken on average 3 or 4 times in those hours expecting feeding. Was bloody hard, and I nearly cracked at about 4am on the second night.

Hola birthers,

Nice summary luis. Good job.

When we were in the hospital with P we were endlessly telling various docs and nurses that P was on 4 doses of Dom perignon a day. Lucky her!

I hope that the plan bears fruit VQ. I am glad you have also got some drugs for your own infection.

Happy Bon Joving Kyz!

BP I so don't envy you your task. The whole business is horrendous. Take a look at others and go with your gut. I do like the sound of being able to pop down at break time though.

Hia pikz! Welcome back.

P has been sleepy as a sleepy thing and totally off her solids. I can only assume teething or a growth spurt. Like you YW, napping like we haven't had for months.

Tomorrow I'm back working. Yep from 7:30 till 8! I'm nervous about it, and I hope N doesn't vom down my uniform. He will go to nursery from 7 till 6, be picked up by my mum, and bed time routine done by P.

Wish me a whole load of luck!
Evil

Good luck Evil

I have about as much energy as a drunk slug.

Evening quichesters!

Can someone feed me some chocolate please! I need resuscitation by chocolate! STAT!

VQ Crap. If the sodding cough would do one, you would be able to get a handle of the vomits. Gah. So frustrating. :

BP Ok, so I don't actually know how hospital doctors work. Well, I understand about rotating etc. But most of the doctors I've known - career and GP trainees move to different hospitals in the very fucking wide locality. You are SHO yes? I could be wrong!! Would you not be going to a different Trust at some point? If so, I'd not go for the one at work, unless it was local enough for you to keep her there? But finances wise, that sounds awesome and I'd go for it.

Further things I've thought about - if you were out late, would DH be able to get to the nursery to pick her up? Probably stupid questions! Plus I'm tired and not thinking all that straight so feel free to ignore me!!!

Our doctors all do a combination of 9-5's and some 9am-9pm in the week. Then the rota puts someone on the weekend on 9-9s, as well as doing a couple of 9-5's in the week. And I think it is one week of nights every 6 or 8 weeks or something. I've not paid too much attention to be honest!

Would any of this be the same for you? And would DH need to do a lot of the dropping off or collecting? Also, remember when you are on nights, someone will still need to take her to nursery for you to sleep? Is it close enough for DH to do that?

VQ See that style of house doesn't appeal to me, but I can see lots of positive for it! It looks really in the back of beyond?! Is it? That would be a bonus - except when it snows. Which in scottishland, is a fecking lot!

MM Hope you are having a fabulous time! And hope knobhead has left his diving shizz at home!

Izzy That's disappointing. :( I'm sorry I don't have any useful advice. But sending my good vibes J's way and hoping things get better, and fast!

O had a nice day. He was in a good mood all day! He was very good at baby group today, and was cuddly and wanted to sit on my knee . I was delighted! All the mums were saying O was very funny to watch, he is a boy on a mission! I agree. No wonder this week and last week I've had my best losses since I started at SW. I've been running around after the little firework!

Anyone looking forward to the sunshine that is supposed to arrive tomorrow? I am :) I am going to enjoy it because I HAVE CLOTHES THAT FIT!!!!

Back in to 16's comfortably with room to spare . Got half a wardrobe of 14's to get back in to though! So bring it on! Another stone and a half and I should be able to start wearing some. :)

Good luck Evil. You got your shifts sorted then? Have you dropped to 3 days? :)

Bet N will love playing with the other babies in nursery!

kirrin Who is that deal through? I need to know more about NHS deals on cars please!!!

Forgot to add to last post. My new oven arrived yesterday. Apparently new ovens don't come with power cables. So we found the correct one, and bought one today. DP wired it up while I was out, and we put the new oven in.

IT'S FRICKIN' AWESOMEEEEEEEE! OMG! It's huge! Much more room than the last one even though it is the same size! The grill pan is beyond enormous! It slides in like one of the trays so it is the full size of the oven! We did a massive tray of SW chips on it tonight, and they cooked perfectly. And quickly!

I didn't think there was anything wrong with my last oven! But this one knocks socks off it! And it was one of the cheaper models on the market! Not the cheapest, but by no means an expensive one!

So glad I got it . !

Nice one det!

Shifts sound like mine, although I don't have any nights until I go onto the fun rota that is the admissions unit, next spring. DH works at the hospital too, so not an issue re: pick ups etc - they also take non-hospital kids, although charge them more. And yes, we do have to rotate through the "locality". The next closest hospital to me is 30 miles away, and as of august 2014 I can look forward to commuting 100+ miles a day as we cannot move from here. Happy times.

Thanks bplp that's helpful. I don't know if it's something we can do just now as hes still waking in pain due to reflux and not on solids but definitely a plan of action for soon ish I hope!

He's still up and showing no signs of tiredness or hungry....

And yes, good luck evil. It sounds as though N has really enjoyed nursery so far, I bet they wear him out!

Good luck at work tomorrow Evil

No harm in looking VQ :) I reckon you just have a feeling if a house is right for you as soon as you walk into it.

Thanks Izzy It does look as though it ticks all the boxes - massive boot but room for extra passengers as and when needed.
detective The deal is for a new one for £9995 if you work for the NHS and have a relevant union membership. The rrp is closer to £17000 apparently, but a quick google tells me that lots of dealers have a similar offer on - its just that the one near me has done it via its "preferred partners" scheme - of which the NHS is one.
And congrats on the 16s - you have done well :)

And sorry for mentioning the good nights Izzy - although I think the word I used was "reasonable". I guess that doesn't apply to you either :( I reckon the cheers the quiche will raise when you finally get a decent night's sleep will be heard up and down the country.

They'll be heard from across the Channel :o

Thanks Kirrin! I'll have a gander! That's £5 under budget for meeeee! And new too... could be a winner! I might have to wait til January next year though for one, as finances will be tight til then I think.

BP Ahhh, that's good, didn't realise DH worked there too! Well, that alone would sell it for me!

Shame about the shitty rotation though. I was doing 80 miles a day for 2 years. Fucking hated it . But was my only option as jobs for NQ were impossible to get. Took 2 years to get a local job. :(

Det meant to say to you, my friend was having a gander of the fred to see what everyones responses had been about the CM, and she said "that detectives funny isn't she?! fucking this, fucking that" I had to explain it was sweary Wednesday but yes, you do like to use the f word.

izzy Sorry your puree making was a waste of time. Sling em this way if you like, I have to start batch cooking again on Sunday and I find it bloody annoying. The SALT advised me to let E play with the purees, get messy and get used to the feel of food even if she wasn't eating it. She does eat it though so perhaps that's why they have given you advice. Are they going to follow up the appointment and keep a close eye on J?

Kyz Enjoy enjoy enjoy. Have a beer or 2 for me and give Jon a wave. I luffs him. What a lush speciman of a man.

vq Enjoy the house viewing. I think it looks like a fab project. It looks so pretty from the outside. and I think it's bloody cheap but that's cos property is so expensive where I live

kirrin I hired a Zafira on holiday. I was impressed with the amout of boot space.

Evil masses of luck for tomorrow

I went on the tour of the birthing suite with my DSIS this evening as her husband got stuck at work. God talk about how to make me broody.

Pass Jonas is super sleepy and off his solids - race you to a tooth? Dear god may it be soon....

eliza I'm not sure I could post purée, be a tad messy! Lol! I can see their point as J won't put toys in his mouth or anything which is unusual in a baby his age.

He's away to bed now without a feed, hasn't fed since around 4pm! Argh!

Detective you would think it was in the middle of nowhere from the pics, but it is amazingly near town. Just down the hill and under the canal and you reach civilisation. There is even a pavement all the way so even though it is a narrow road it would still be manageable with a pushchair.

It is a very good price, but would need a lot spent on it I think. Someone has really messed with it.

Jacob is a world better after two days of antibiotics and even self settled. He grinned from ear to ear when I put him in the cot once the fucking wind was shifted. He was so glad to see his mate Ewan. I wish I felt better, but at least I have antibiotics now. When I woke this morning it felt like I had bricks for lungs.

And before you say Izzy, I am off to bed. Just waiting on a bottle. I do hope you have a bearable night x

BP. I think fuck is one of my most used and loved words. Cunt is my favourite, but some cunts don't like it. So I use it privately. On the world wide web . Nah, just around those who I am comfortable with .

Mum still thinks I don't swear. I know you will find this amusing! She apologises for swearing in front of me. Oh the irony!

Eliza thanks for the chocolate! I've had my second wind now. D'oh!

Well, one out of two ain't bad VQ?! Tomorrow it is your turn to wake up better!

See that price here would get a lot more? But if it is a good price where you are, then get thinking it over!

There is a fabulous house on my road. I really want it. It's a doer upper! But I'm stuck here. 15 houses down! It's a big victorian detached house. 5/6 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, separate annex. £100k! Needs a lot doing though. But it's beautiful!

Head's in the shed. Dragging dh to both nurseries tomorrow. Interestingly, having sat down and calculated finances, both nurseries work out the same price, so long as we are sensible with our annual leave. I think the meadow may win out. That nursery excites me. I feel very unemotional about the hospital one. Will see what tomorrow brings.

Night, you lovely lot xx