November 2012 - The last few first birthdays then we're on to Christmas

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Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1906769-November-2012-Isnt-age-one-a-lot-of-fun

hey random question, but I'm exhausted and need help. Does anyone have some reliable links / sites about what parents can do about night terrors?

Also, Bry I'm not ignoring you, I promise, it's just it's a conversation I want to have time for.

Hello! Had a good holiday. Probably gained a pound or two. Been eating leftovers mmm.

Sorry to hear about your cat pr. I had one cat growing up. She lived to 18 poor old thing. Still miss her. She always slept on my bed.

L is doing the cutest thing. If I say kisses and pucker my lips she comes over for a kiss. Usually it's an open mouth guppy kiss with slobber. Like not a kiss at all. Oh but I love it!

Morning all, glad you had a good Thanks Giving lydie

I have always been very clear to the DDs that Grandma died. DD1 was very aware of it at the time because she was so ill. From day one we went to the grave and called it the place where we remember grandma. I am sure there were lots of discussions about it at the the time. But I feel it has been the best way. Over the last couple of years they have been in contact with a couple of deaths and I think they have dealt with it really maturely.

SPA DAY TODAY.

I am ready, in my gym kit for an hour In The gym first (we get to use all the facilities) , then, steam room, jacuzzi overlooking the mountains, massage and luncheon. And gossip.

Luis is DS going through some? It's v common at toddler age but quite disconcerting to witness. DD1 had onebut so far that's it.

Enjoy the spa sophia :)

www.nhs.uk/conditions/night-terrors/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Thanks pr I am looking fwd. has been a busy week.

thanks pr

I feel quite a lot better this morning. Still very sad but vvv calm now.

Hello all x

Sorry I have not been on for a while. Taking me a while to get my head around the Paeds appointment.

Pass, I am a bit concerned about your head. Have you seen your Dr?

Sorry about your cat PR. All this talk about death has had me sobbing as I am not looking forward to having those conversations. Poor MIL is in a dreadful state. DH is down there at the moment so I am on my own with J as the girls went for a sleepover with Grandma.

DD1 when she was six also had a weepy few days when it finally dawned on her that DHs Dad had died before she was born. I agree it is about them realising their own mortality, a bit anyway, and also that she missed out on loving and being loved by someone. I swear she used to see him when she was wee as she would laugh, giggle and point to one particular corner of the lounge in his house, and she knew who he was in pictures.

The story of the cat in HK made me smile YW. Spooky!

Hugs to all with little sleep and poorly ones.

The promotion is advertised again so my application will be sent as soon as DH is home. I am also adjusting my presentation and am feeling much more confident and prepared this time. I hope I get an interview now

Did you know if you work for the NHS you are not allowed to mention work or imply anything about work or the NHS in general on any Internet forum? I am not allowed to say that I think the treatment of J or other babies is shocking because I represent the NHS at all times, and it is a disciplinary matter. A dear colleague of mine, who is a consultant FFS mentioned something that was not work related at all, but a friend reported her and she is under investigation. Her comment was relating to a school, not mentioned, but the friend interpreted it as a work comment. Shocking.

Oh, and my name is Jo Bloggs and I work for the Post Office.

Oh, and Pass, if you want to borrow DD2 to help with your broodiness, just say.

Morning all

Party day here today.

Happy party day Pidj

Happy spa day Sophia not jealous. Nope

Spent the night in A&E with F, feel worse than ever. She had an hour or sos sleep at bedtime, then was inconsolable until midnight, at which point I said enough's enough. My judgement is so impaired through sleep deprivation that I needed to hear from someone else that she was ok. Which she is. But means we were up til 4. I am broken.

Hope the parties/spas are enjoyed by all.

PR good luck with the presentation, sorry to hear MIL so bad.

Something to entertain - the receptionist last night.

Her: "what's wrong with F?"
Me: "well I don't know, that's why I'm here. She's inconsolable, and has been getting less and less well for most of the week"
Her: "why haven't you taken her to the gp?"
Me: "we have been speaking on the phone"
Her: "but why hasn't he actually seen her?"
Me: "um. I don't know. But I wouldn't bring her in at midnight unless I was desperate"
Her: "she has a cold"
Me: oh thanks for your expert medical opinion "probably, but I'd still like her seen"

Etc etc.

She also nearly got a biro in the eye.

Oh BP I am so sorry. Fucking receptionists and their medical advice and diagnoses. I am glad F is ok though x

bplp gosh what a night. Sorry there was no magical fix. Did they give you any idea as to what could be troubling her?

chasing I don't really no Euston area that well. I used to sometimes walk from Euston to charing cross. There are plenty of cafés/pizza places and restaurants on route. You are never far from a child friendly eating establishment in London. You'll be fine. Hope o has a good party.

My dad died whilst I was pregnant with DD1. she looks at photos of him and knows him as dead grandad. Not got to the stage where she understands that she's missed out on a relationship with him. I might take her to where he's buried soon. She's been once but she was very young. he's buried in a natural burial ground so there is no headstone. Instead a tree chosen and planted by us marks his grave.

Had a nice evening at my friends last night. was nice to have a relaxed evening chatting. we don't often get to do that as normally the kids are around.

sophia enjoy. I love a good spa day.

Glad she is ok pig how bloody rude of the receptionist!
Hugs vq re your mil I hope you have a quiet moment to yourself this weekend.

I have just seen the news about the police helicopter crash on Glasgow. My friend is part of the team of mechanics that look after them. How horrendous for everyone involved

It is dreadful isn't it vq. Good luck with the job.

Sorry you've had such a shite night bplp. i think the quiche probably remember my run in with a docs receptionist

Operation get the house sorted and move Ms bedroom is in full flow here. P is stomping round the house muttering that is was "designed by an idiot". There are full on architectural drawings happening here.

I am going to work and then Ikea with my sister. of spa days and parties

Morning - VQ not surprised. Nothing surprises me. I have removed evidence of my employer from facebook. I did this some time ago.

I am very wary of what I say about that particular organisation online. I am so reluctant to say or do anything for fear of having my ass bitten.

I did get it bitten once actually. Once bitten, twice shy.

You can probably guess how I feel about that.

Good luck on the promotion. It's got your ass name written all over it this time!

Hugs to you and DH, and the littlies. How's J on the higher dose of omeperazole now? Or are we not allowed to discuss our children's health?!

I took O off Ranitidine 10 days ago, but after the shitter of a night this week, he's back on it . He's only having Gaviscon once a day now as I can't shake some of his beakers . And some of them he doesn't have a lid on. So definitely not shaking those! His vomiting did increase while off the ranitidine, but the Gaivscon doesn't seem to make any difference now. Which is to be expected.

Yesterday the new routine went well, although his night sleep was no different really. He woke several times in the early evening, and when I went to bed. But then he slept through til 7.30. So I won't complain, as that is the bit I want him to sleep! I'm not bothered at being up and down the stairs in the evening, so long as I get unbroken sleep!

This morning he's been a bit tricky with his breakfast and milk. He's not had much, and fussed terribly over it. Screamed through his meds too. Can't say I blame him. He had ranitidine, paracetomol and amoxycillin to get through!

I'm going christmas shopping later. After lunch. I'll take him as he is due his nap, so that hopefully he sleeps through the majority of the shopping, then I'll sling him for the rest and use the buggy for the shopping. Plan! I'd rather be Sophia though and go on a spa day!

Isles Good luck with the move . Leave him to it I say. Then just rearrange it when he's done the donkey work!

BP That's how I felt the other night. I wanted peace of mind too. Didn't get it - as he was ill, but I didn't notice. Lack of sleep, bastard motherfucking lack of sleep. I'd of taken O to A&E if we had another night like that. For sure.

Also, I lay in bed last night thinking how this time last year I had a tiny newborn, and was sleep deprived. Then I realised I have a one year old and I'm STILL fecking sleep deprived. Urghhhhhhh!

This time a year ago I had a baby who slept for hours and hours - jaundice and a healthy gut.

Also don't have my employer online. For all the moaning, it is a wonderful system just not their Christmas rota but of course we only ever hear the negatives.

Isles good luck! I used to love moving stuff round. Not now! Anything for an easy life now! And I do recall some of your doctor surgery run-ins. Wasn't it you who got snippy with some bloke re: bf?!

Det hope shopping goes well. Shall try to do most of mine online I think as town yesterday nearly finished me off.

J is so much better on 20mg Omeprazole and he has 10mg am and 10mg pm. One of my FB friends bumped into my mum yesterday, and she knew nothing of Js issues. My mum was amazed as she thought everything would be on FB, so I explained, plus also said that my fuckwit brother is always full of advice about everything, and I did not want his opinions on parenting. He had already stated it the doctor said it was not reflux, it was not reflux. This is the brother who has spent years going to private doctors because he is convinced DN has Lupus. The Lupus hospital said it wasn't Lupus. She has now got a diagnosis of ME, and he is not satisfied still.

Good morning

Sorry to hear of the night terrors luis. Sleep is not your friend right now obviously.

Enjoy the spa sophia!

Glad you are feeling more chilled pr

Cheeky bint bp! Do some people think you go there for fun? Sorry no answers though. Or sleep.

That job is yours vq! With your last experience and feedback I cannot see why you wouldn't be in with a very good shot.

And thank you for the loan of DD2 - I may take you up on that!!

And re the head - pal whose misses is a GP has text diagnosed me with mild labrynthitus. I am not convinced. I have upped my water intake during the day massively and have said to myself I will give it another week or I will be back. Feel embarrassed as I have been there more in the last year than the 15 previous years of being at the practice.

Sitting on train cooing at a wee girl in a pram. I've got one of them! Baby that is. I have a pram too actually!

The job is mine. I will be awesome and they know it

Happy birthday parties!

Good news about VDP job pp.

Sorry for a and e visits and bad nights pig et al.

My dad has just been diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy. Like Parkinson's but worse and degenerates faster. Am feeling very sad and worried for him and my mum.

Re night terrors luis a friend's LO gets them. Get referred to a specialist.