December 2011 - the one where we do the Twist and Shout

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these babies are nearly two and a half

Yes, we did swimming! He is getting much more confident in the water. I even bobbed his face under a few times, and he didn't cry. So we've just got to keep it up.
Congrats on the potty wee.

I feel your pain figgy. I'm feeling like a lard ball already. Just got down my maternity clothes/bras and want to cry. Non under wire bras are so frumpy I feel and they are all DD-E instead of my usual B. Hate them and hate all the clothes. Just feel like a big fat frump and want to cry. Also Mr. Mopsy going camping just until tomorrow and all my friends are busy and I just feel like a billy no mates ... Basically having a low day!

Mopsy, the solution is retail therapy: go online and buy yourself two Hotmilk maternity/nursing bras. They are really comfy and if you can excuse the terrible pun of their name, totally good investments....

Poor DS has a bust arm after a tumble from the climbing frame: (literally: he missed his footing and did a complete cartwheel). I was only about six foot away but too far to catch him. The whole playground stopped and intook breath... He perked up loads after bribe with quavers and some ibuprofen but was not using it properly and I was suspicious of a break so off we went to A&E.... Take note mummies with serial climbers!! Poor lad has a cast and fracture clinic appointment. :(

Oh hide Aethal, glad he's ok! Monkey!

DS is a climber. I see casts in our future. He skinned hiselbow and knee earlier.

Crikey aethel hope he's not in too much pain :(

I feel like I should explain my absence. I haven't been coping well at all since DS started on steroid treatment. One of the common side effects is mood swings but I wasn't expecting anything near as bad as it is . He's like Jekyll and Hyde, one moment he's fine then he just completely exposes in a fit of rage. It took both me and DH to wrestle him into his pyjamas kicking and screaming tonight, we were both crying by the time we finished, feeling like such a horrible crap parent. The worst part about it is that they work brilliantly, it's been proven in boys with Duchenne that the longer they walk the longer their life expectancy, so considering taking him off them really isn't an option we can consider just for the sake of not wanting to be shouted and screamed at. Feel like they've completely ruined my child though, fed up of living every moment walking on eggshells scared of upsetting a five year old. Sorry for such a long miserable post, just feeling so low and alone :(

Hope everyone is okay, feel free to tell me anything important I've missed in the last 6 weeks or so.

Seven welcome back had been wondering how you were that sounds hard for you all

Aethel your poor boy hope he's not feeling too sore......it must've awful at that age.

Ds been to a 4th bday party today they'd hired a bouncy castle he was as big as some of them and they were playing rough 1 little boy grabbed his face and pushed him over, another purposefully was jumping all over him I've become a wuss since having him it was making me really sad (although AF started today so am a mass of hormones anyway). His lack of nap then caught up with him and he was getting really bossy and shouty did mean he went to bed early....... So we've cleaned .......rock and roll

Oh dear seven, that sounds really tough. So hard for you. I hope it eases off as he settles into it... Is that likely? Massive sympathies.

aethel, really sorry to hear about the broken arm. Hope he's not in too much discomfort.

Hard to really say mopsy. This is his fourth cycle on them and it's certainly not improving yet. Unless they find a cure he'll be on them for the next 8 years :(

Oh no seven sorry you're having a tough time at the minute. Can they give him anything to stabilise his moods?

Ds is flailing round in his paddling pool the water is freezing seriously how can he stay in there? Tried to warm it up bit didn't seem yo make a difference

((((((Hug)))))))) for seven... it's so rotten when you know the medicines might be helping but the side effects are difficult. I know someone who had a daughter with anorexia (bear with me on this story) and they had some psychological support, they were told it can help to imagine the anorexia as a little sprite sitting on her shoulder and when she says stuff, it's sometimes the disease "talking". The idea being that the same lovely DD/DS is still there but it's the disease/steroids talking when they meltdown. Anything that helps you get through it really... How are things with the other DC?

DS is doing fine (phew). He's decided he Will Not Be Stopped and has already insisted he goes on the slide at a friends house..... He is also eating everything in the whole house.....

Thanks aethel that actually made me cry, that's all it takes lately. I feel really awful because I know it's just the steroids but I find it so hard not to get upset by it, of course being 24 weeks pregnant and massively hormonal isn't helping! Other DC are ok, except DD1 is being a bit more shouty towards me I think because she's copying DS.

Glad DS is ok considering.

How are the other pregnant ladies btw? I seem to remember there were a few recently pregnant when I was last around, mopsy, chip and was it kat? Sorry if that's wrong or I've missed anyone!

Did my first couch to 5k run tonight I'm dying for a biscuit

OMG seven how are you 24 weeks?! Seriously? You were only saying you were pregnant a few weeks ago... It must be really tough coping with pregnancy, three children and one who is reacting badly to drugs: you're doing amazingly well even if it doesn't feel like it. Have the doctors said anything about if it will pass, or whether there is anything that can be done to reduce these side effects?

DS still doing OK aethel? Hope his appointment is soon. Like you and figster I watch in terror as DS climbs on furniture/his parents/play equipment meant for teens....

Are you feeling any better mopsy, has the low passed, esp with Mr Mopsy back? And you are not a billy no mates, you always have us!

Work has been, um, challenging over the past week, hence the late nights in the office and lack of posting. Am pretty shattered, hoping it settles down soon. DS was being really sweet over the weekend, insisting on taking his two toy cats everywhere, looked so sweet clutching them to his chest in his pram. But then I would say that as he's my pfb...

dS is fine. Fracture clinic tomorrow. He proved his fineness by running around like a loon at nursery today, ate three plates of cheesey pasta at lunch, and was using his cast as a lever to shove his big sister out of the way when he wanted a cuddle, and sneaking onto the trampoline with DD2 when he thought I wasn't looking ....

Ha he sounds pretty much his normal self aethel !!

Thanks Northern, I'm fine again. Was just giving in to self-pity. Then came on thread and saw what seven is dealing with and how well she is coping and had a big reality check. Hope you're ok seven. I can't imagine how you're coping with three little ones plus side effects of meds for your little boy plus 24 weeks preg. You're wonder woman.

Mr. Mopsy away again (he was back Sunday afternoon but now away for work, only until tomi night though) so I had a comfort food dinner (chicken breast, mash and peas!) And watched Miss Marple. Bliss!

Hi everyone :)

All okay here DM is visiting so enjoying having her although she's pretty wiped out from the antibiotics she's on (tired and getting dizzy spells). It was nice to be able to drive her to the out of hours GP though and be useful!

DS has been extra sweet the last couple of days and bought his teddy and muslin cloth and said "Mummy I go pleep big bed now" for an afternoon nap! Still saying 2-3 new words a day, I'm so happy that he's talking so much now, he and I are much less confused and stressed, and tantrums have almost disappeared!

Glad your DS is okay Aethal but of a shock though!

Hoping that you've managed a bit of rest Seven it does make things a tiny bit easier to cope with of you've had a bit of time to rest. Im sure that you're doing a lot better than you think! Would the side effects of the steroids settle down at all or is there anything else the doctors can help with for your DS?

I dream of the Boi asking to go to bed. Bedtimes are difficult.
Sorry things are so tough, Seven. You truly are wonder woman! Are there any groups/forums for families experiencing these steroids where you could tap into some advice/tips?
Good luck.

Thanks all, I certainly don't feel like Wonder Woman though. And yes seriously 24 weeks, 25 tomorrow so only 10 to go

aethel glad it's not bothering him, I'm amazed we haven't needed an A&E visit with DD1 yet.

Sorry to hear you've been feeling low mopsy, and that work hasn't got any easier northern.

After my first C25K run on Monday I can barely walk run 2 is supposed to be tonight .....I seriously don't think I can do it.

On better news dh and I have finally bit the bullet and booked holiday ....10 nights in Gambia minus ds my mum coming to have him I'm justifying it that a malaria rich country is no place for him but really I'm just abandoning him so I can go on holiday . Feel v conflicted about it will be a right state when it comes to leaving him. Now just need to pay for the bloody thing.

Wow Figgy, that's amazing! We've not had a kiddy-free holiday since 2004 (gulp).... Sounds v exciting too, you'll have a lovely time!

Oh and have you with smaller ones escaped the monstrosity of Frozen? dS has been watching it with the DDs (he loves Olaf the snowman) and was wandering round the house yesterday warbling "let-GO, let-GOOO, let-GoLetletletGOOO...."

No we are very much tortured by Frozen here too Aethel DS loves it he charms everyone at his CM with his singing of it, thankfully dont think I have had to sit through it for a couple of weeks now he gets his hit when with her.

I havent had a holiday since June 10 am desperately twitchy about the need to go on holiday has taken a while to make the decision to actually go but sooo glad we have. We have 8 months to wait/lose weight but at least it is something to look forward to.

I was wondering about a holiday today as well funnily enough- DP and I have been together 11 years, and have managed one week in Egypt some 5-6 years ago, and a long weekend in Bruges when I was 5/6 months pregnant with DS. To be fair, we're not massive holiday people, and we have to spend most of our leave visiting rellies, but could probably do with a proper break.
Gambia though figster, that's quite some holiday!

Glad your DS is doing OK aethel- take it fracture clinic went fine?- and that you're feeling more positive mopsy.

I know what you mean with the improvement on language chip, DS is really coming on too, and it makes such a difference.

Going to Norfolk for a friend's birthday this weekend, and am going to sort out their back yard as part of their present, plant in a few things where there's bare earth. I will be very glad to reach the weekend and legitimately drink my bodyweight in wine go for the meal/celebration!

Oh, and last night we ordered the custom made living room curtains from Laura Ashley, which is my Dad's housewarming/Xmas present to us... who knew they were so expensive ?! We got one quote- not floor length I hasten to add- from JL and it was £1100!