June 2013 Commando crawlers vs Baby slugs

[SunnyL]

Hi all - the old thread was about to run out so I started a new one.

Little Miss was up to mischief last night. Thankfully it's DHs day off today so he took her into bed with him while I slept in the spare room. She is just so excitable when she wakes up at night. It can can 90 minutes to scrape her off the ceiling.

Polly booked flights to Antigua. I was on the iPad logged into my BA account trying to see how much the taxes were if I bought with air miles. Then small hands hit iPad and booked them! Had to call BA, explain and ask for them back. Thankfully they obliged!

Rue, just starting. Bought a new batch which I've prewashed, just waiting for t hem to dry, and have some pre-loved on their way. I'm quite looking forward to it actually in a strange way. I agree on the laundry though. TBH my standards have dropped some way in terms of how clean kids clothes need to be - bit of mud on trousers? Sure, ds can wear them again, they'll only get more mud on anyway!!

Mary sounds like a stress. Ihadn't even thought of all those complications. Will have to start worrying about all that next year..

Argh, found a pre-loved cloth diaper facebook group, now have to restrain myself as I seem to have got into a buying frenzy!

Anyone got any babies doing exciting communcating things yet? I have just realised I should probably try and do some signing with her but have basically forgotten till now. So far the extent of her communicating is to squeal/screech. And that's about the extent of it.

also wondering if there is a limit on how many strawberries a baby should be allowed to eat in a day....

I was thinking about baby sign language too aloha but will need to find a diy course. Not sure if it will work as I'm not with him all the time now though. He can be really vocal !

Dd1 learnt basic baby signs but I just brought a dcd that we watched together. Have just started with dd2. I think it really helps them and limits frustration. Dd1 still occasionally signs now usually cake

I did do a few with ds, not through a class I just found them online and chose the few key ones. I decided not to bother with animals etc, but just ones to express needs; milk, food, all done etc. But by the time he really got it, it wasn't long before he was speaking anyway so it didnt' really seem to benefit. Still I do intend to do the same with E if I can only remember to bother!!

Don't know about you lot but it is gooorgeous weather down here, sunny, warm (16 deg ish) and lovely. Unfortunately ds spent all yesterday being sick and I've just taken dh to the station for his work trip (4 d in Japan) so not really making the most of it

I thought about baby sign they do a tiny talk class nearby but I went for a free trial class and the teacher really really annoyed me. Her voice just got on my nerves a lot and she shouted a lot so put me off tbh.
Gorgeous sunny day here too. Just put 3rd wash load on the line. Still got bedding and towels in the dryer though!

Drab & damp day here, alas. Weather for this week coming looks good though

By the way, the Ella Kitchen cookery book is on offer today for kindle if that interests anyone

You've reminded me to do baby signing (or just signing!) with M - thanks! Did loads with DS1 but that was because he was very prem and the hospital warned us he might have developmental delay/speech issues/etc. As it turned out, he's basically fine, but I can remember most of the signing we did so I'll brush up a bit and introduce it :) DD and DS1 should both be able to help, the preschool they both attend(ed) is a signing one too.

Lovely day today - DH took all 3 kids to the park and gave me a bit of peace and quiet at home, it was lovely!

Dd has more teeth coming through, has made her a non sleeper, a real screamer and very clingy love the cuddles tho feel so sorry for her. Bright red cheeks, very hot and grouchy.

Think we'll do some lunch and them maybe have a walk to the park. Hoping fresh air might help settle her.

We do a few signs, nothing major. We get an arm flap/wave if you say hello/hiya. We have a 'muh' sound which comes while eating and just before opening for more, dsds found this amazing at the weekend when she did it. Everyone in the building knew dd was asking for more by time they calmed down over it.

Heya mommies,

My baby is Deaf so I sign to him all the time (family genetic deafness) he is now starting to sign babble or 'mabble' as it's known to be called. It's so lovely to see him start to communicate :)

Yes Eliza, communication is great. At the moment we're just working on the basis of interpreting the grunts and screeches!! Glad you're starting to get some mabbling (learn something every day!)/babbling from your lo.

Currently counting down the sleeps (along with ds) till daddy gets back only 3 sleeps to go. Tonight we had whiny toddler through dinner, E being sick, and then sticking her feet in her poop as I'm trying to get both of them in the bath. Plus the sadness of ds actually realising daddy is away - it was much easier when he was younger and he forgot about it within a day. This time he tells me "I cry when Daddy is away cos I'm sad" but still thinks every time we come home after being out that daddy will be at home.

right ladies i'm in a food rut. hit me with your snack ideas for the los. at the moment she tends ot have a snack around mid-morning but as we're often on the run it is usually some shob-bought puffs or biscuits. any suggestions? needs to be transportable, and if it involves baking then something that stores well or freezes. tia!

Aloha. BLW cookbook. Spinach and cheese muffins. These are eaten every day! 175g plain flour. Teaspoon Baking powder. Sieve. Stir in a beaten egg and 4 oz of milk. Then stir in 50g spinach and 125g cheese. Put in muffin tray. Bake for 10-15 mins on 160 degrees, until brown

They freeze well. They go down well. I eat many. Polly regards them as a starter and rarely eats anything else until she's had one. Enjoy!

We're in a similar rut aloha. Ds loves breadsticks....

ooh yes breadsticks, good idea.

What spinach do you use Bean? Frozen chopped, or fresh?

p.s. can someone come over here and tell E that 45 minutes does not constitute a 'proper' afternoon nap. grrr.

crumpet pizzas works well. toast them, spread with tomato puree and grated cheese and put under the grill.

other favourite is puff pastry twists with spinach and parmesan.

I'm off to London today for my first work trip away from the Lily Pad. it's only 2 days so fingers crossed we'll both survive

Argh. Decided dd needed to settle in her cot again tonight, after a few bad nights and DP giving in I decided to be a bit harsh... Cue crying and screaming.
I've been in tears on the phone to mum because I feel so bad, but know she's having a temper tantrum rather than actually needing anything.
DP working late and after two nights of hardly any sleep I'm probably not at my best for it

She is settling now, but man I feel horrible.

We have been struck down by nursery bugs in an epic style. Cold, cough, sore/hoarse throat and a sticky eye to add too teething. There will be very little sleep tonight followed by an awful lot of caffeine tomorrow !

Pink, sorry you are having a rough time, and you Curly with the bugs.
We have been away in a hotel for a break for 2 nights (with DS) and had lovely time but v bad sleeps with him refusing to go to sleep then waking every hour or so.
I think it's time to start being a bit harder so totally understand where you are coming from Pinkbear. What usually happens at night at the mo? I bf him to sleep ( I know, I know) then transfer him into cot. When he wakes I bf him, often taking him into bed and co-sleeping. What should I do and how do I do it??!!

No idea sunbeam but I do exactly the same apart from we have one side off the cot next to me although he has slept in my arms a few times recently

I guess you have to find your own way. I have no idea how it works if you don't let them cry. Whenever I put her down she screams for five to ten minutes then merrily goes to sleep. I consider this perfectly normal. After a sleep cycle she normally does the same then back to sleep.

How on earth does it work at nursery? This is how she sleeps. Will they let her do that? She will wake up other babies! Who is the nursery manager on her??

I do the same here sunbeam and curly and if it makes you feel better I also did it with dd1 until feeding to sleep stopped working and then I did gradual retreat. I never had any problems settling dd1 so I'm not worried this time either. I think you have to do whatever works for you as a family, there is no right or wrong.

I'm thinking of getting a proper bedtime sorted too - problem is that DS1 & M share a room, so leaving M to cry isn't really an option. DD had a fab bedtime routine because it never varied. But that doesn't work with other kids in the mix!

DD's went: brush teeth, change nappy, PJs & sleeping bag on, last feed, take into bedroom, cuddle for ~1 minute, lay her down in cot and say something like "let's get you all snuggled up, lie still and try and go to sleep, night night, see you in the morning", then leave room. If she cried I'd go back in and repeat the cuddle, lie down and leave bit as required.

DS1 & M both got/get fed to sleep... :o