November 2012 - Babies are getting busy, busy, busy

[StuntNun]

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1858262-November-2012-In-which-the-babies-start-to-reach-their-first-birthdays

Argh my post didn't send! Fucking hell. Happening to often.

Basically apple I understand you not telling dh yet. I was scared of telling FH. No idea why as he was keen to have kids ASAP. Anyway I took ages before say "I need to tell you something"

Thank you for bf support. It's really positive to hear that I'm doing the right thing.
I've told FH that I don't want to spend the weekend discussing it. I will decide depending on what mw actually says on Monday.

GT I am still working on the cross stitch! The first time I went out alone I hated it but I will happily have coffee/lunch by myself now. Although it is always a bit harder at weekends as there are lots of couples and families about.

Just been back to bed for two hours so not told him yet. Trying to process it in my own head first.

How you feeling apple? Do u wana get your processing out of your head and share with us. I find rambling on here helps. Even if it doesn't make sense.

Congratulations apple

This wasn't planned. I've just about got used to being a mum of one and feel like I don't do a good job at that sometimes. I've lost lots of weight recently and I'm back to my pre pregnancy weight and although I've had some issues at work I'm enjoying earning again. We will need a bigger house in a few years and a bigger car. Also means we won't be able to go and see the ILs anytime soon. We always said we didn't want a small age gap and thought SIL was mad having her two 21 months apart. Now we will have a 19 month gap. So it's not ideal but every baby is a blessing right?

I have no advice for you apple, others will be much better placed for that but I am here and thinking of you

So, I managed to build all of my flat pack furniture but have been defeated by bloody child proof cupboard locks! I can't fit the damn things.

Chasing if it makes you feel better -
a) I couldn't fit them either and
b) F knows that if she yanks hard enough, and persistantly enough, they will open anyway

Apple it will be fine in the long run I am sure - there are lots of the quiche who have similar age gaps who will vouch for that - but I totally get the emotion. I was like that with F, and didn't tell dh for a week that my period was late (and I knew that that meant I was preggo since they were like clockword), and then took 2 days to pluck up the courage to poas.

Hope people have had lovely days - it's been hectic but nice today. I met a friend for coffee, and her little boy who's a week older than F. They have known one another since they were days old, and was vair cute. They sat next to each other in their highchairs, trying to share food and sippy cups, and holding hands and poking each others eyes and cooing. They were the centre of attention. Made me all melty.

Plus, happy birthday to evils N

YW I have many elements off my life to organise before having another. I am just freaking myself out a little at how much I would love a second.

GT I think you are doing great, BUT having felt soooo pressured into bfing and getting myself so worked up and worn down for the 5.5 months we managed, I would take every day as it comes and certainly do not feel bad if you decide to introduce formula. I certainly will be open minded about mix feeding or ff much sooner next time.

I haz been diving Shoulders hurt, ear hurts , totally knackered but had a fab afternoon

Yes pig that does make me feel better

Your day sounds lovely. I love seeing O interact with his best buddy, who is 2 months older than him. They have known each other since O was about 2 months old and they adore each other now. Their eyes light up as soon as they see each other. When we went to his birthday party last week, his eyes zoomed straight to O when we walked in even though there was a room full of people and toys. I absolutely love watching them together.

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apple my two are 19 months apart almost to the day. I rant about DD1 but I am actually happy with the age gap, more and more so now they are really starting to enjoy each other. Reread what I wrote last night - there are some really special moments. It's not easy every day, but it's fun. LO was an unexpected surprise. We weren't even sure we wanted another one. But she's wonderful. They both are.

Oh wow. Happy birthday little N. But be gt 's H next and then we are one two weeks today :)

apple you will be great!MIT was meant to be. Xx

mm so glad you got to do something for yourself. Sounds fab. It is rather sick, but I love the aching feeling when I have had a day walking, riding or been to a class. It just feels so satisfactory.

chasing have a chest of drawers and some bedsides that need constructing fancy popping over for coffee?

Lovely day today. Car washing in the sun while DH put in some gate posts, and that' sea out it really. Lots of laundry. Some photo taking. Made a curry. Just going to pop DS1 to bed to enjoy said curry and perhaps persuade DH to watch Shutter
Island with me.

On my way sophia, I'll pick up a Costa on the way...

Awesome on the dive MM I agree Sophia that post exercise ache makes me feel content and has justified many a beer or pudding . And I know you've got your head screwed on. Hope the interview prep is going well and you get lots of time to study whilst P is ashore.

Apple every baby is a blessing if you want them. 19 months is a hard gap but I'm not convinced there is an easy one! I think we've decided 2.5 years minimum so the oldest will soon get free nursery sessions but we were certainly contemplating an 18-20 month gap and it is do-able. Though your SIL will now think you're mad!

M has just walked 6 steps!!

I want a bigger gap for the same reasons you put apple but dp and his little bro are 19 months apart and truly have each other's backs. It's more about my confidence in managing that gap where the older one doesn't understand - you're a fab mummy and will find reserves to cope when you need to

R used a dummy to go to sleep he's rejected them since a week long phase at 14 weeks

Hello Hotel Chocolat easter egg. Oh how I have waited for you...

BP that is going to be amazing I'm well jel . I'm trying my chocolate and Gregg's pasty combo again next Friday and will aim to reintroduce cooked dairy (which he seems not to react to) gradually before I aim for cheese.

We had a productive day - hanging pictures, a coat rack, fresh bedding, stringing fairy lights up the stairs. Then took Betsy around town in our arms to find Jonas some waterproofs - she was fascinated and got lots of strokes. DH is cleaning the bathrooms and making tea AND best of all, it's my lie in tomorrow so all in all I'm

pr your post last night did melt my heart a little. Your girls are so adorable.

When I found out I was pregnant with C I didn't tell DP for 24 hours. Not because I wasn't happy, he was planned and we had been trying for nearly a year, but I still needed time to take it all in. I guess when you think about it there's never a perfect time to have a baby.

fatima aww bless her. You will have your hands full now!

Lie in YW? And only ? I would be x a million!

That said, after last nights shocker, F did go back to sleep after some milk at 6, and slept til 8. Just need to eliminate the multiple overnight...incidents...and combine that with the 8 o clock lie in.

I'm looking forward to my lie in tomorrow. Although I had a nap earlier and now don't feel tired at all. What's the betting I get a crap night sleep?!

I'm babysitting my 9 week old niece and she's just woken so can't stop now but just wanted to say gosh apple. I was thinking of you earlier as I remembered you said you needed to POAS. Does your DH have any idea you could be pregnant? Anywway I expect it's a lot for you to process but you will be fine. Congratulations

Will be back to read thread properly.....