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November 2012 - Next stage car seats and yet more teething

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StuntNun · 28/07/2013 19:14

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1808232-November-2012-Summertime-and-the-babies-are-sleeping-mostly-with-a-few-notable-exceptions

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BigPigLittlePig · 04/08/2013 22:00

We're on size 2s too. Sometimes she sucks so hard that the teat gets flattened, but usually at the start of a feed. I think she is used to the forceful letdown of bm Grin

Good night and good luck peeps xx

Kyz · 04/08/2013 22:04

mam do a x cut teat for faster flow after the size 3's. Guess I could try some, if I do stick with the AR milk.

Passmethecrisps · 04/08/2013 22:05

Night night peeps

ChasingDaisy · 04/08/2013 22:17

pig I like the good night and good luck sign off! Reminds me that we are all in this together.

StuntNun · 04/08/2013 22:36

I used to watch the Walking Dead BigPig but couldn't after J was born. I must be a hormonal mess or sumfing. I can still handle Dexter and True Blood though and DH and I watched Predator last night so I'm not a complete wuss. But keep me well away from the likes of Paranormal Activity.

MM I like the Fisher Price Little People toys. They're suitable for babies but great for imaginative play once they get a bit older. I know when we get the ones we have out for J then DS1 and DS2 are going to monopolise them for a while.

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TheDetective · 04/08/2013 22:39

O watches the same video on youtube over and over and over - either on my iphone when I too am trying to get a bit longer in bed Hmm or trying to get ready and he will not stop whinging because he wants my full attention, and nothing else will do other than the youtube vid obvs.

Same as it's always been, fecking Lion King... I just can't wait to strangle this fucking song to be king. Never known it fail. Nothing else works the same. Although I think he's taken a shining to the cbeebies bedtime hour, so I've recorded loads a few for emergency 6am mummy slumped on the sofa O in the highchair use. Grin We'll call it the pre breakfast hour....

Pass feeling the same, for the same reasons. ((((hugs))))

I've had a MAJOR wobble about O's childcare. Really wobbling over it and am very close to ringing childminders and finding O a place. I'm not convinced about him going to MIL's. I asked her if she wanted me to buy a few things for her house, just basic safety stuff that she can remove when O isn't there - pressure fit stair gate, fireguard, and some door stopper things. I was hoping she would keep O to one room and make that room the baby proofed one. She has 2 rooms, the back room is a smaller room, and her living room. Bit cluttered, but could easily be baby proofed. Front room is absolutely full of shite, all stuff what she said is for selling/car boot etc. But it is jam packed. If she let us help, we could sort it, and she could use the room again. Again, would be idea for making in to a little play room for the children (she has another grandson - 15 month old to look after, plus 6 year old who she has several days a week). She only has a cabinate and a dining table in there, and the room is huge.

But no, she is keeping them in the kitchen Confused. The kitchen is SO not safe no way, no how. It's full of stuff, all the sides and cupboards are full of all kinds. The floor is a solid tile. The other baby is fine in there - he doesn't go in to things he shouldn't. O is the complete opposite. I am very very worried about this. She is going to get a gate for the bottom of the stairs, but that is it.

I'm willing to pay for the stuff, get stuff so it doesn't damage walls or anything, and help her sell all the stuff she moans about cluttering her house up. But that doesn't seem to be what she wants.

Going to talk to DP. I can't let O go there with 2 babies and the level of stuff he could get up to. :( Now I've written it down, it's made my mind up really. Either she wants to look after O and will sort the place out to be safer for him (which really won't take much) or not.

I don't mind, as long as O is happy and safe.

TheDetective · 04/08/2013 22:41

Oh, and the kitchen is a narrow galley type, with cupboards and units down both sides, and then a small table at the end by patio windows. Only things to sit on in there are 2 wooden stools. No place for toys or whatever.

ChasingDaisy · 04/08/2013 22:47

How on earth does she expect to keep O entertained all day in a galley kitchen?! Let alone the safety aspect. Does she have door lock thingies?

I feel too lonely to sleep Sad

TheDetective · 04/08/2013 22:53

Currently mid row with DP about it FFS. He's slagging off my mums house.... fucksake. This is going to get nasty Hmm.

TheDetective · 04/08/2013 22:53

No door locks chasing.

ChasingDaisy · 04/08/2013 22:58

So she's going to let O loose in a room full of cupboard doors just begging to be opened by a curious Oscar?

TheDetective · 04/08/2013 23:04

Seems so. Think DP has come around to my way of thinking. But he thinks I am insulting his mum in that she can't look after children.

It's nothing to do with that. O is O, he's too curious. I mean what if she answers the phone, or the door, or has to deal with the other little one, nappy change, feed or whatever? Confused

TheDetective · 04/08/2013 23:05

I don't get how he can't see what I am saying. Very Confused.

Elizadoesdolittle · 04/08/2013 23:41

pass I think we had the same episode of Dora on here! I can't bloody stand Dora though so quite glad DD1 hasn't got into her and I don't put it on enough for her too. Sorry you've had a meh day. I never see you moaning on here so you really are intitled to a huuuuuuge session if you feel the need!

I think I might get E a ballpossa thinging majig too. DD1 had a smart trike for her first birthday and was a success but hasn't used it for a year. Since she got her balance bike really so I don't think there's quite the longevity in them that they say. But they're great for the age where they refuse to go in the pushchair as they're happy to go i a trike. A leapfrog standing music table thing was a hit too. Although probably suitable for most of the babies already by the sounds of it.

bplp Just reading about the face in the window has put the sspooks on me. I'm rubbish at scary things. Get spooked way too easily.

ValiumQueen · 05/08/2013 01:23

Hello thread.

Another rotten night.

Detective I would honestly say nursery is the best place for your wee boy, or at least a childminder. I have a 7 yo, 3 yo and J obviously. It is very challenging and I have a lovely home all set up for the kids, and all the kit for taking them out etc. Follow your instinct here. Even if it causes friction, better that than something seriously hurting O and the tension that would cause, let alone his suffering. Not safe. Not on.

PurplePidjin · 05/08/2013 03:56

Another shitter here too

Sophiathesnowfairy · 05/08/2013 06:04

Group hug vq Nd pp luvs ya. I'll pop and make you a cup of tea and some hospital style toast. Xx

Sophiathesnowfairy · 05/08/2013 06:06

I put O down in DS1s room last night. Big cotbed and black out blind. He is still asleep. This is unheard of. I think the grey day also helps.

Kirrin · 05/08/2013 06:34

N is still asleep too. I think that tooth finally popping through may have helped. DD1 is up, but even she stayed in bed til 6, which is pretty good for her.

Brew to VQ and PP and everyone else that needs one.

detective I'd be looking at childminders if I were you. Any baby would go stir crazy contained in a small kitchen all day, nevermind a baby as curious as O is. Trouble is, how to do it without massive fallout?

Pikz · 05/08/2013 06:42

Big Brew to vq and pp Brew

Big hi five to mini fairy and mini kirrin

Det I think nursery or child minder too and am putting L in nursery as he is such a live wire I worry about a child minder if she had to deal with another kid.

Pass big Thanks going back to work is scary xx

Donnadoon · 05/08/2013 06:53

sophia what is it with hospital style toast? I am looking forward to it already Confused

Donnadoon · 05/08/2013 06:54

Pass Flowers You'll be grand !

Donnadoon · 05/08/2013 06:56

Detective I echo what everyone else has said, you need absolute peace of mind when you're at work.

TheDetective · 05/08/2013 07:12

Eventually DP has conceded and is going to talk to his mum. Problem is, I know damn well he will say 'detective said blah blah blah' and make me look like the big bad witch. Hmm

Didn't sleep well last night. Wonder why!

O slept til 6 and instead of offering a feed, I just rocked him back to sleep which was a success as he has only just woken up now, full of the joys, and is currently playing in his cot while I starfish the bed! When the moans start ill get him up and try breakfast before a bottle. No reason... I'm just hoping we can banish all traces of night time feeds soon!

Only problem is DP... He doesn't get up to O quick enough for him to be able to put him back to sleep. Need to work on DP really Hmm.

Looks like a day to stay in today... Glorious rain!

TheDetective · 05/08/2013 07:18

DP and I aren't getting on well right now. I don't know why. Other than he is irritating me. And we haven't had a shag in nearly 3 months. Dunno what is wrong. Oh well, guess it will sort itself out?!

Sorry to hear of other shitty nights. Am very very grateful my lack of sleep was caused by myself and not O.

Which reminds me, I went the full hog yesterday and offered O a soya . He loved it. So far so good. In fact, better than good. Am not going to offer soya too much, but it will be good to know he can have it when needed. Makes life a little easier.