Nov 05 - Neeeeeeeooooooowwwww! Babes are on the move!

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Fresh thread for the Summer

Oops very selfish of me to not mention anyone else - sorry
Diege - Yey for the finishing of the marking!
Twinkle - glad Christening went well.
Chacha - hope you had a nice weekend.
Nova - gosh that all sounds dangerous but exciting! Don't forget to give us an update from W10!
Beks - ooh sunburn, ouch! I think sometimes we all think so much about LOs and ensuring they are protected in the sun, we seem to forget about ourselves. hope it's not too sore!
Hope all others are enjoying sunshine.

xx

Hi all

Eggy bread..yum I like it with either honey, or red ground pepper and feta cheese...am cautious giving it to O as he stuffs the whole thing into his mouth and has trouble swallowing.

Twinkle.glad the christening went well ..look forward to seeing pics.

Things are very sad and crazy here, today I feel numb and like things are normal, yet also not (very odd feeling). I don't really want to post the details on here ,but I have a post on miscarriage/bereavement.

xxx

Oh Bob, how awful
So sorry you've lost the baby. Our thoughts are with you for the coming week, it'll be really tough. Let us know if there's anything we can do, sounds a bit silly with half of us around the country, but we'll be here if you need to sound off at us. Take care x x x x x x x x x x x x

BoB Sending you a massive, massive hug. I am so sorry to hear of your sad news.

I've just tried calling you but your phone is switched off, if you need to talk, you know where I am. In the meantime, we are all here to support you and help you through your bereavement.

I'm so, so sorry Bob. Thinking of you and here for you. Take care of our little guy, he'll be wanting hugs too xxx

BOB, just read your post, you poor thing, thinking of you . Can understand how hard it must be to post on here, esp. with other pregnancies etc, but as RODEO says, we are all here for you.
TWINKLE: the christening sounds perfect, and lol at J's bath-confusion! We must do something soon, though I will have Jasmine in tow, and of course there's your two too!! Would it be easier do you think to arrange a weekend thing like we were talking about??
LONDONER: sounds like you are seriously looking forward to the hols..gosh your dd and his girlfriend, awwww...sounds like you have the hols sussed, what woth picnics etc. Think we might try on tommorrow Oh and I'm the eldest of 3 girls .
BROWNIE: yes, hair sounds great; I remember our conversation about slices etc a while ago, sure it looks lovely .
Speak later,
Diege

Dammit I hate to bring down the mood of this post, as I love it and you all , you're all so great and friendly and I look forward to reading what your babies are up to everyday..
but it's inevitable for me to tell you..I kept away for a few days just to let it sink in..

I have found suprising comfort in seeing my friends new baby..mad isn't it!?

oh Boby - don't know what to say - echo the words of the other girls - if there's anything we can do - even if just an ear to rant at or a shoulder to cry on.... you know we are here.
Lots of love and hugs to you, Oskie and Mr Bob

Best dash as can hear DS screaming as DH tries to put him to bed - think it needs the Mummy touch...

Brownie

Hi Bob, I've just replied on your other thread but wanted to say hello here and say again how sorry I am to hear your news. Hope you're being very kind to yourself and getting as much rest as possible. I know it's hard while chasing O too. Look forward to talking to you later.

BoB - I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. You know we are all here for you whenever you need us - this week, next week, next month, next year.
All I can add is make sure you give yourself the time to grieve, don't let anyone tell you what you should/should not be doing or feeling. This really is the time to be selfish because its you (and your DP) that are going through it.

Take care of yourself.

Well ladies, i do hope all the LO's are coping in this heat - when are we due some rain Beks?

Twinkle - Christening sounds wonderful, will also look fwd to pics. Diege - Welcome back, is it all over now? Yippee..Londoner - How sweet! Hope DS has lovely day.

Had a nice weekend but very, very tiring - have been catching up on sleep today. Gower was lovely, bbq'd on beach till late and had a good time. DS got his first ride in a blow up boat thingy and loved it until a big wave came over and soaked him and his wee boat...awww! He was shivering and crying poor lamb but was soon wrapped up in blankets/towels and went to sleep exhausted.

On the only child front - had very vivid imagination and an imaginary friend for years, can still see him now. We played endless games together that involved the counting of points at end of day. My dad worked long shifts and liked the house quiet when home; usually just as i got in from school so didn't have that whole open house thing. I do have a sister, but we have never met. Now that's another story!

Off to exciting Asda! x

Oh BoB, that's so sad. Was worried when we hadn't heard from you for a while and now this sad sad news. I can only imagine how confusing things must feel for you right now. Lots of love to you hon, this seems so unfair and I know how excited you were about this baby. Thinking of you and it seems perfectly understandable that you're struggling with day to day stuff right now it must be such a lot to take on board, as the others have said you really need to be able to grieve and rest if you want to... can anyone take on the role of O's main carer for a while? Perhaps if your dp's work knew what has happened he could get compassionate leave? Just a thought. Lots of love and strength your way BoB.

Forgot Nova - Typical of W10 IMHO, although i'm really from W11 - same thing. Grew up with that type of scenario, thought it was exciting and had always imagined myself living above an eccentric shop on the Porto Road with a little balcony type area looking out onto it all - young girl's dreams eh? I would also have lots of parties and be seen dancing on my balcony to all my favourite R&B tunes....cough...cough....wake up!! LOL

Right, best go x

With Londoner - That might be a good idea BoB.

Oh BoB how . Lots of fab advice given already, and I'd feel a bit inadequate if I tried to add anything.

We all understand that this must be a crazy sad time, but I hope you feel that you'll be able to come on here for support. I'm keeping all my pg stuff over on the march thread.

Big hugs and love to you, O and Mr BoB xxx

Chacha - I love wondering along Portobello looking at all the flats/bars and seeing all the cool people doing cool things. W10 is the new W11 don' cha know

BOB Im so sorry for you and your family Like the others said if u want to talk we are all here.Try to remember that all emotions you feel at the min are "normal" and you just need time to grieve and heal.
Lots of love twinkle

Diege,
let me know some dates If the weather stays nice u could bring the girls over to the paddeling poolI will put some photos on in a bit if any one wants to look
twinkle

Oh, bob honey, . As the others have said, we're here for you xx And sod everyone else, you just look after yourself, friends and family will all understand why you need your own time.

xxx

Hi everyone sorry I havent posted for ages and ages.Have been computerless,on holiday then little un was quite poorly bronchiolitis then ear infection.Lovely to hear how all your little ones are doing.

Baby on Board- so sorry about your sad news.Sending many big hugs.

Evening

Right I did try to post earlier today, but it just didn't happen and now I've forgotten what I was going to put.

Bob I'm sorry i've only just seen your sad news and all I can say is I'm sorry , I've posted more on your other thread. Sending love and strength to you, your dp and O

What's eggy bread, is that like a fried slice? Sorry I've been reading this but obviously missed that one, how do you have sweet things on something covered in egg - sounds revolting, but I'm willing to learn!

Twinkle so glad you had a great day, sounds like Josh was the perfect star - lol at where's my ducks

Diege welcome back hun, hope your treating yourself to some serious retail therapy after all that hard work? What a nightmare not realising the holidays were starting, that's not a nice way to start - I need to realise at least two weeks before to mentally prepare myself

Chacha, glad you had a good weekend away, did you not get rain on Friday night then? I did order some but it obviously went to your home address - what's a girl to do, order you rain and you go to Wales, but then again that's the norm there so you should have been fine I'll try for some more by Wednesday for you, never fear the rain maker is here

Wrinkly good to see you back, sorry to here that your lo has been so poorly, it's terribly hard in this weather isn't it.

Brownie your hair sounds very swish, we want to see pictures please!

Londoner how cool is that Rock School, sounds excellent, hope you enjoyed your girlie picnic.

On the sibling front I have one brother who is 6 years older than me, we used to fight like cat and dog but get on really really well now, he's one of my best friends and I know I could always count on him. I'm really lucky as he only lives a five minute drive away, but as is usually the case i hardly get to see him, we chat on the phone quite a bit though as he works really long hours to support his family.

Ok looks like we've avoided the chicken pox this time hooray, so at least I won't be confined to barracks for two weeks - thank goodness.

Right better go as was only popping on and have written a book.

Group hug to everyone on this day of ups and downs, I'm glad I'm part of such a great group, I think I was very lucky falling in with you lot Beks

Awful to hear Bob's news. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you hang in there.

Lots of love

J & N xxxx

Morning everyone . Recovering from another bad migraine, menstrual I think but the migraleve tablets don't touch it. Feeling much brighter after 8 hours sleep!!
Have been thinking about you a lot BOB, and really hope you are finding the advice and support that you need. I can't imagine what you must be going through, though have many friends/family who have miscarried, ny sister after her 3rd IVF attempt which was heartbreaking . Give yourself lots of time, and lots of treats!!! Could O go to parents/in laws so you and dp could get a weekend away perhaps??
Well, off for a picnic after being inspired by Londoner. Only have Jasmine today, which feels like no children at all!!. Have to start thinking about her birthday though which is on Thursday . Have party booked at playbarn for Sunday, and have promised pizzahut for tea on the actual day. Have pressies to collect, cake to buy, etc etc!!!!
TWINKLE: paddling pool sounds great!!! Will have a chat with DH and see what dates are best, and let you know asap
Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!! Thunderstorms predicted for Wed , in the North at least!!

Hi girls,

It's DH's b'day tomorrow and I haven't got him anything The toy helicopter wouldn't arrive in time and now i've left it so late. Any ideas pls? I have a traditional cooked breakfast in mind before he goes to work with cards from me and DS. Will take him for dinner at weekend as it's our anniversary then too, other than that I'm out of ideas especially as am on tight budget till cheques come through for my last job. Do you think that in itself is being miserly? I feel quite bad...help! Thanks

Am thinking of trying LO in cot tonight but now worried about these standing up antics that i've been reading about - nightmare!
His teeth are showing now and look really funny - they make me laugh. Another question - for those of you who use jars or ever have did you experience very sore bums from the LO's? DS is very, very sore at the moment and it seems that when i give him the jars of baby food he comes out like this - could it be too rich for him? Feel quite bad.
DS isn't really crawling that much although i thought he'd be racing round everywhere now that he knows how to do it - he like to be stand up while we hold his hands and take steps towards us. I don't want to encourage this as DH says crawling is a very important part of brain development (or something like that) what do you think?

Thanks for all advice.

Beks - Agree with you on the being part of this group

Chacha - tried noo on jars on hols and can't report any soreness of the bum variety. She did however throw lots of tantrums as she hated the jarred food.

As for crawling, I have read a report that it is important for brain development, but I wouldn't get too hung up on things like that. Some babies never crawl and they're fine. Z will get around however he wants, so I'd just say do what makes both of you happy.

HTH