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StormyBrid · 21/07/2013 08:36

Old thread here.

We seemed to be running out of space (again) so I made us a new thread.

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KFFOREVER · 23/08/2013 21:27

What is with some long napping babies no one has been telling my ds this is the done thing to do. any rainbow we joined your club today. Even dm was surprised with lack of naps. I hope he hasnt put her off nanny duties when i go back to work.

Welcome rachel.

I only go for a coffee with dm so i can have hot coffee while she plays with him. Going for a coffee was a lot easier pre grabbibg days. Now we have to move everything out of his way.

We had spider antics here today. I have a massive spider let loose in my kitchen somewhere. I justvhope i dont stand on it whilst preparing nightfeeds. This is the not so nice thing about summer.

KFFOREVER · 23/08/2013 21:35

What is with some long napping babies no one has been telling my ds this is the done thing to do. any rainbow we joined your club today. Even dm was surprised with lack of naps. I hope he hasnt put her off nanny duties when i go back to work.

Welcome rachel.

I only go for a coffee with dm so i can have hot coffee while she plays with him. Going for a coffee was a lot easier pre grabbibg days. Now we have to move everything out of his way.

We had spider antics here today. I have a massive spider let loose in my kitchen somewhere. I justvhope i dont stand on it whilst preparing nightfeeds. This is the not so nice thing about summer.

KFFOREVER · 23/08/2013 21:35

Opps double post.

SoYo · 23/08/2013 21:38

Wors I'm a big fan of stupid noisy cars but I think I'd probably say no too. Is it 2 seats and can you turn the front airbag off? If you're talking really daft I think you can on a Ferrari and Aston but some you can't so that would definitely rule it out, you can look up the safety for infants in cars and show him that as it'll be worse than most cars and that might convince him or if all else fails ask him how he'd feel about a vom on his upholstery?! The other option is to say he could take her for a tiny short spin on very quiet bits of road at a quiet time of day once and then it's done for a while! I'd probably go with planting the idea of vom/poo accidents!

worsestershiresauce · 23/08/2013 21:39

Thank you! I knew I was right on this. I'd be the first to admit I am often wrong on stuff, but not this time. I will politely tell him no.

Leni Simon Cowell??!!! That made me laugh Grin

KFF send your spiders my way. The dog loves them. Canine canapés.

WingDefence · 23/08/2013 21:47

Oops leni, I've been off thread for so long that I'd forgotten your DS was the same age as DD Blush DD was last weighed a couple of weeks ago and was roughly 14lb something, just above the 50th centile but she's on 9th for length so is a gorgeous fatty madam Grin

worse, I can't imagine what car it is go on, tell us but my DH used to have a fab two seater Vauxhall which he sensibly decided to sell for something a bit more family orientated when DS arrived. I miss it but its just not practical with children and even if DH wanted to keep it as a plaything, that would mean 'playing' without me or DS and it just wouldn't cross his mind to do so.

I like rainbow's idea of selling it to him as something for him and DD to do when she's older, just the two of them and pray that she hates cars! If he does take her round the block, eg, I bet the noise if it starting up alone will upset her :(

worsestershiresauce · 23/08/2013 21:52

SoYo it isn't even civilised enough to have air bags. It's basically a formula one car I hate it. I honestly wonder what goes through his mind sometimes... His mum is here tomorrow, and I'm fairly sure she will come down on the side of common sense as well. I know this is a first world problem and all, but honestly I've been so stressed about it. I don't want to be hover craft controlling, but I do want the worslet to be safe.

LaLaLeni · 23/08/2013 22:14

Worse - a definite no!

I laughed the next day about the Cowell thing, it was started by bloody One Direction and ended with PH spending a night on the sofa Shock

Wing - I'm actually bruised from DS kicking me, which he likes to do frantically whenever he goes on his changing mat. Little bugger!

Just had a BFing argument on Twitter, felt very annoyed until the respondent said 'I'm not out of nappies'! Hehe, babies are getting so good with technology eh?!

WingDefence · 23/08/2013 22:19

Blimey worse that'll be a big NO then! Is your DH crazy?! Shock Grin

leni it's amazing how strong those little legs can be!

ecofreckle · 23/08/2013 23:06

Hello. worse am going to buck trend and say I'd let the baby have a ride. On three conditions. Ear defenders in place. CAr seat suitable for the car. Top speed of fifty. I suspect the last condition may be a deal breaker, but that'd be my thoughts. But I bet you've sorted it now. How did that go? YOur comments about the vipers made me laugh.
wing glad towel helped a little. I made a useful suggestion! Hooray!
Rachel welcome! I HAve a lovely girl, Eco-baby, born 25 march so very close to YOu. Ebf too as it worked ok for us thus far. NOt weaning yet but intend on blw. Home birth and third degree tear sums up my birth story. LOok forward to hearing more from you.
I didn't bleach the cups worse but survived MIL visit. They left this morning. Nothing hugely controversial happened but it was hard work.
Friend had baby by c section and all is well. LAst night dh's sister had her second with no problems either. [Smile]
Due to birth of baby and our neighbours having three day party this weekend we've hit the road. With sister tonight. Heading your way worse and vj on Sunday and Monday. Sadly we've spent evening back in hospital. Another one. But are, again, back home now. Well, sisters home. Will fill you in tomorrow as am tired but wanted to say hi to YOu All. I'd be grateful for your thoughts on The matter when I'm back with more info tomorrow. Fingers crossed she stays happy and well overnight.

LaLaLeni · 23/08/2013 23:32

Oh no Eco..,

Well I'm experiencing the perils of living in a big development. Neighbours in next building have about 50 people in their flat shouting and spilling on to the balcony. Not fully adult people either - early twenties Londoners. I'm struggling. I loved my quiet Ealing close and since being here I have the perfect flat but almost constant antisocial behaviour outside, and since the riots I find it very hard to cope with any level of that.

Currently boiling to death with all windows closed feeling angry there's nothing I can do and hoping that DS stays asleep Confused

KFFOREVER · 24/08/2013 02:43

Oh Echo hope everything is ok and congrats to the arrival of new babies.

Sorry worse i forgot to discuss your dilemma. I would say no too. Maybe when she is aged 3/4 and hope he has sold it by then.Although my old banger is noisy (its a desiel and falls asleep in the car).

leni sorry you are having a hard time adjusting. Are the noisy people part of your development too? If so inform your neighbourhood officer (im assuming you have one) and maybe they will send out a generic letter as a reminder about neighbour ettiqutte (sp?). I live on a development and this is what happens when the children play ball games in the grounds.

WingDefence · 24/08/2013 03:24

Morning all.

eco I pray mini-eco gets through this without shy more trips to the hospital :(

leni call 101 if they are causing a nuisance past a certain time. Sounds horrible, just when you want to be enjoying your new pad. I missed where you decided to move to in the end - it wasn't Beckenham though was it?

worse re: the car - can I come round for a drive instead?! Grin I've also hot one car obsessed little boy too who'd be interested, who recently said he wanted to take over presenting Top Gear when he grows up!

worsestershiresauce · 24/08/2013 07:09

Eco Oh no - what's up? Do they know? Thinking of you all, and hoping eco-baby is feeling better. You're right on the 50mph limit.... there is no way that would happen, so I'm going with the no vote. Largely academic for the minute as it is tipping down (yay), and stupid cars dissolve in the rain, or something.

Back later, someone has decided to get up early and it's my shift!

Plonkysaurus · 24/08/2013 08:33

Hi Rachel . I'm mum to the Babysaurus, a strapping lad (seriously, hes enormous) born 9th march. He gave us quite a scare but all was well in the end. And I'm so broody I'm tempted to go back for another rather sooner than intended...

Worse the car would just be a flat no from me, but while I'm talking about it all I can ask is HOW DARE YOU BOAST SO STEALTHILY? Is your oh Jensen Button? Can I have his number?

Leni do the neighbours seem otherwise friendly? A quick knock on the door and a polite 'could you inform us when you're next having a party? We don't mind but have a small baby etc' Might go a long way.

Hmm eating out. We do it a lot. Now he's into everything (and eating/gumming everything)it's just easier to have him on my knee and pass him bits here and there. We went to yo sushi yesterday and he gummed some French beans, raw white cabbage and a bit of carrot before annihilating a pumpkin korroke. I can't describe how proud I am Grin.
He's completely outgrown his infant car seat. The one that's supposed to last til 12 months. Hmm. I've hedged my bets and ordered a 1-2-3 one that should last until he's 12 - hopefully it'll see us through until he's four.

Plonkysaurus · 24/08/2013 08:34

Oh shit meant to ask, Eco was it more of the same? Hope you're all ok.

Mind my French Blush

SoYo · 24/08/2013 10:04

Oh no Eco, hope you're both ok & had a good night.

LaLaLeni · 24/08/2013 13:20

Eco how are things?

The racket continued until 2am. Not the sort of people I'd be happy to challenge - this sounds judgy I know but they were basically hoodies, who then all screamed away wheel spinning in their cars. I don't know what number flat as it's in the other building, but everyone who buys here has to sign a good neighbour agreement so I hope they get lots of complaints! We're right on the border of Greenwich and Lewisham so you walk one way into beautiful idyllic leafy streets with old buildings, but we overlook the last remaining council blocks which are all being knocked down. Some of those council tenants have been rehomed in the new development, but the council side is actually pretty quiet. I really hope this was a one off.

Stupidly as sleep was off the agenda I started reading this thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/1833751-Creepiest-thing-your-child-has-said

And scared myself silly! Good grief, children are SO creepy sometimes Shock

Rainbowbabyhope · 24/08/2013 14:30

Hi rachel welcome! Mum to DD, born 03.07, lovely quick and easy homebirth at 8lb 10 and now growing daily and eating everything she can get her hands on! Also ebf here and while DD happily takes a bottle (or did a few months ago!) I can't be bothered to express and sterlise so don't bother. Don't want to leave DD side yet for any length of time so not an issue really. She is starting to drink a little hand expressed milk from doidy cup so that might be option in future for us.

leni so sorry to hear of your neighbour troubles. Its horrible when you move into new home and then issues crop up. I would definitely try complain to freeholder or management company as appropriate to nip it in the bud.

Hope everything is ok eco - think of you and your little one.

Anypants · 24/08/2013 22:11

Aaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhh. Wonder week 26. That is all.

Wine Wine Wine Biscuit Biscuit Biscuit

SoYo · 24/08/2013 22:20

Any I was hoping that because ours started at 24 weeks it would be done by 26. No such luck. Either that or I just need to accept that our baby will never sleep without a boob in her mouth every 2hrs and to fall asleep. How the hell will I ever wean her off BFing???

Wine and Brew

SoYo · 24/08/2013 23:19

P.S. hope you're ok Eco and Eco-baby

ecofreckle · 24/08/2013 23:42

Soyo and any you guys are ahead of us and from what you are saying this next wonder week is not one to look forward to. Maybe tonight's the night your babies grasp that developmental leap and move on. Peacefully.
Leni I read a few pages of the thread you mentioned. We have that sort of thing to look forward to.
So, Eco baby. We've been ok. What's basically happening is that she melts down in the evening sometime, pre midnight. We try and soothe but nothing works. I take her temperature and it's 34.2 ish. I feed her and within half an hour or so her temperature is back to 36 ish. This has happened three times. The middle time I resisted the urge to Call 111 but Mr Google made me so scared the other two times about how urgent low temperature is in babies that it felt like the responsible thing to do. BOth times they wanted her checked out by doc there and then. Of course both times we arrived to hospital she was smiles, calm, gurgles and normal temperature. After thorough checks we were sent home. They've said if it happens again and we can't get her temperature back up to go to a and e. I really don't feel happy having a baby whose temperature regularly falls so low with no explanation. What would you guys think? Go with What doc says and chill out or try and press for more answers?
During these so called hypothermic episodes she feels warm to the touch. And, the thermometer we use is the same as the ones they have in hospital and when we measure low readings with our girl and then check our own we show as normal so can't see it being a problem with the thermometer. She's also so uncharacteristicly unhappy during the episodes she must be feeling something bad. JUst don't understand it.
Thanks for all your good wishes and good nights to YOu All

KFFOREVER · 25/08/2013 08:46

Awww eco its a mystery. I dont know what to suggest. Its pretty scary. I think go to your gp and see what they suggest and press for tests etc. In the meantime if it happens again go straight to a &e.

I had a good night and slept well only because dh did night feeds. All i had to do was elbow him when the baby woke . He useless at hearing the baby.

worsestershiresauce · 25/08/2013 10:44

Eco based on my experience GPs are very poor at diagnosing and very good at saying wait and see. I would ask for an urgent referral to a paediatrician. It might be nothing, but if it is not it will reflect very badly on them if they have done nothing. Make that clear to them if you have to! Could you stretch to a private consultant appointment? You'll get seen much faster that way and can switch back to the NHS for treatment if need be. If DH hadn't had a full on scary you WILL do something conversation with my GP I'd still be sitting here with a retained placenta being treated for a minor bacterial overgrowth, so sadly it does seem pushy is the only way to get things checked out. Hope it's nothing, and baby eco is just feeling a bit out of sorts. Big hug, it must be very stressful.

Leni call environmental health, London has a pretty good noise pollution section. Some boroughs have 24/7 cover, and will shut down parties immediately. They also won't tell anyone who made the report.

Plonky nothing to boast about here! Nothing like a stupid car on the drive for saying my DH is a bit of a t*t, and having a mid-life crisis. I just thank the lord he doesn't think leather trousers suit him. As for Jensen Button... I wish. In my dreams! DH has done a track day with JB... so the nearest I've got to that particular vision is a glove he may possibly have touched Grin.

Had a lovely day with the ILs yesterday, who are, well, lovely. You know the stereotypical granny who knits cute clothes, smells of nice things, is all soft and cuddly and good to fall asleep on? Well the worselet has one of those. She has no idea how lucky she is. She also looks gorgeous in the new outfits. For anyone looking for little dresses that do not look ridiculous, the answer is a knitted tunic over a baby grow. Awwwww

Best thing though - DH and I got to go out for dinner and came home to find the happiest, sleepiest baby and granny. Good end to a good day.

Enjoy your BHs everyone, and an extra big Flowers for Eco-family.