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BookTart · 14/02/2015 17:23

Hi blue!

Urgh. We just got back from a baby and child first aid course organised by one of my NCT group. Both the other walking babies weren't there, so P was the only one running up and down and getting into everything. I could actually see the other parents thinking how badly behaved she was being. I'm getting quite worried about how stroppy and contrary she is now. Also she screamed for most of it, so nobody actually heard anything the instructor said. I feel terrible

FelixFelix · 14/02/2015 18:17

Not surprised you're shattered million.

Book that's exactly how I felt when I went to baby group and S was the oldest by a few months. She seemed like a right little horror. They will have exactly the same problems soon enough, so don't worry about it. There's a first aid course at our children's centre soon and I might do it. Would you recommend doing one?

S has gone completely off her food. She's drinking plenty of water but has hardly eaten the past 2 days. I've given her extra milk too. Do you think that's ok? I'm worried that she's not eating, even though I know it's normal after the MMR. I'm making some banana pancakes (literally banana and egg blended then cooked in a pan) and I'm hoping she will eat them.

BookTart · 14/02/2015 19:23

The bits I heard through P's howling were useful felix, even though I've done several first aid courses over the years. It was helpful to practise cpr on a baby mannequin and on a child-sized one - I hadn't realised how fast you have to do the chest compression, or how very gently you have to blow when you do mouth-to-mouth with a baby.

Like S, P has been refusing most food this week. She then had the horrible vomiting night, but her appetite hasn't rally picked back up yet. Always a worry, but she seems bright (and active!) enough.

TobyLerone · 14/02/2015 21:19

Yes, Felix. I would highly recommend MEATliquor. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Boo to bratty babies. M isn't yet too much of a brat in public (except for the ill-fated tesco shopping last week!), but she does the most brilliant line in resting bitchface. This makes many social situations super awkward.

M was completely off her food last week, but her appetite seems to have picked up again. Tonight she ate half of my scallops, most of my lamb and loads of my carrots. Plus a kiwi and some bread.

FizzypopFireball · 14/02/2015 22:09

I've been to MeatLiquor too, pre-baby. It was so tasty. I'd recommend the Dead Hippy Burger and the deep fried pickles. Making my mouth water just thinking about it!

We're up in Inverness this weekend, scouting the place out with a view to moving here. Puggle, we'll keep an eye out for you!

FelixFelix · 14/02/2015 22:52

Book I might sign up for it then. It's only £2!! And you're right, if she seems happy enough then I'm sure she's fine. She ate the banana pancakes and a yoghurt which I am pleased about!

Toby/Fizzy it's on my list of places to eat (if we ever get any time alone before S turns 18 ). I kind of want to go just for the photo booth because I'm a massive hipster douche!

Fizzy Inverness! How exciting. Are you in Scotland already or further south? I love scotland, I'm so jealous.

I've had a great day. Realised how much I really love my DP today which is great, considering its V day and all that. He treats me well (ie. bought me a decent curry tonight and some terrible 90s dance CDs to listen to in the car ) In all seriousness though, he's such a good man.

FelixFelix · 14/02/2015 22:53

Toby I have a great resting bitch face. I'm kind of hoping S inherits it because it means strangers don't try and talk to you all the time.

TobyLerone · 15/02/2015 08:43

Take S with you, felix. Tbf we went at lunchtime, but M wasn't the only baby in there. And she loved the music and there was lots for her to look at.

TobyLerone · 15/02/2015 08:44

I also have resting bitchface. You're right on the strangers not talking to you thing, but there's always some dick who says "cheer up, love. It might never happen."

Swannykazoo · 15/02/2015 09:31

be sure and visit either Whin park or Bellfield park if you're in Inverness with wee ones! I can't find Make it Sew on facebook grr - just lots of groups with members pictures. What am I doing wrong?

TarkaTheOtter · 15/02/2015 19:13

I'm not crafty at all. But I'll suggest dungarees/romper suit as a crawling-friendly alternative to dresses Felix. Fortunately my mum used to make children's clothes to sell and my cousin has a degree in costume making so my two arent short on homemade clothes.

Just wanted to recommend gradual retreat again for the non sleepers. Have had a few nights now where both dc have slept through and what wakings we do have now are pretty short. I'm enjoying the sleep before the next sleep regression/teething/developmental leap.

FelixFelix · 15/02/2015 21:33

Puggle are you on the January group on fb? There's a link to the sewing group on there. If not send me a pm with your name and I'll friend request you and add you to the groups.

Tarka I think I'm going to try a play suit. Hopefully it will come out nice as it was very expensive fabric! Good news re the sleep. Gradual retreat was a godsend for us in the end and improved sleep with S so much. She's still waking once a night for a very short time but I can live with that for now.

Swannykazoo · 16/02/2015 09:31

I'm not, but I;d love to be on it actually! I'll send you a pm...
The bonus of a baby with a blocked nose is they feed a bit and then have to come off to sleep. Its my lame form of gradual retreat!

BookTart · 16/02/2015 14:38

Another difficult time at the creche today. They have started asking whether I want to keep trying with it. Apparently she cried for the whole hour, and refused all her food. When I got there she ate the lot straight away, so she was definitely hungry. She's supposed to be going to the other creche for two hours tomorrow, but I don't know whether it is fair to her to keep on with it. I was hoping to be able to send her to a nursery for a day or two a week starting in the summer, but that is looking ever more unlikely

TobyLerone · 16/02/2015 20:31

I sympathise, book. I've pretty much decided that I can't send M to the crèche while I do the BF peer supporter course. She'd be far too upset. It's really hard.

BookTart · 16/02/2015 20:58

It is so upsetting. My mother has helpfully just told me that I was like this, but I was fine by the time I was two and a half.

I'm still happy for M to shout at me for a couple of hours a week if that helps. I'm used to it

TobyLerone · 16/02/2015 21:36

Aw, thanks. That's really kind but it's 3 hours and she'd scream the entire time. I have a cunning plan
You should totally consider sending P to me for your counselling sessions, though. Up to you if you don't think the craft is worth it, but the counselling has to be, and it's only an hour.

TobyLerone · 16/02/2015 21:38

My mother stopped just short of busting out "you've made a rod for your own back" line the other day, but she did make comments on how dependent M is on me. I said "she's supposed to be dependent on me! She's a baby."

Sunshineseeker80 · 16/02/2015 22:03

E screamed so much when I picked her up at nursery yesterday I got sent away so she could calm down. And this morning I left before her and she had a total meltdown as she realised what was happening (ie she had to go to childcare) and made me feel totally and utterly marvellous before heading into my second day at work. Which incidentally I did not enjoy yesterday . She is fine once we have left but she is a nightmare at drop off and pick up. Apparently it is 'because she is a red head and has half a brain and is using it to try and get what she wants'...this is the childcare wisdom we are paying for

I think you have to do what you are comfortable with. It will probably get worse before it gets better if you leave her, but she won't get used to it until you leave her. I guess it's like cc / gradual retreat but for separation anxiety and everyone will have a different tolerance towards to doing it so do what is right for you guys. Damn babies.

BookTart · 17/02/2015 09:17

Bloody hell sunshine! I thought the being-horrible-to-redheads thing was just in England. Gits. I'm sorry the job isn't starting out so great as well, that must make it even harder.

I am currently thinking that I might knock the craft club on the head and keep on with the counselling. It is only an hour a week and the creche there is lovely. If it doesn't get better in a month or so then I'll have to think again, but the counselling is useful so hopefully P will get with the plan.

Grr at your mum toby. Mine doesn't believe in rod-making, which means she believes in sacrificing absolutely everything to the whim of your baby, to the point of martyrdom. Apparently P isn't ready. I fear if I wait that long she'll be nearly 40 when she lets me wee on my own. Incidentally, my brother was nearly 40 when he left home, which is making me worry for my mother's toilet-going situation...

FelixFelix · 17/02/2015 13:30

Sunshine I am at what they said! That's terrible. Hope she settles more soon.

Book I think carrying on with the counselling is probably the most important thing, if you think you can't do the craft sessions any more.

Million how are you getting on with C25K? I am considering giving it a go.

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AMillionNameChangesLater · 17/02/2015 13:50

Oh my gosh Sunshine!
Book - agree with the counselling and not the craft
Felix - I'm on a halt. I've sprained my ankle and keep making it worse, so I'm resting it for now, we as much as I can! I'll be running next week again. We can compare notes if you'd like?

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FelixFelix · 17/02/2015 13:52

Oh that's rubbish hope your ankle heals quickly. I'll probably have to do each week about 4 times as I am seriously unfit also I've never run longer than about 10 seconds in my life! I might give it a go though.

bumpiesonamission · 17/02/2015 13:52

Omg I am so pleased I've found you all again. Was bumpiemalumpie back when lo was born 25/01/14

I'll try to catch up but HI

FelixFelix · 17/02/2015 15:10

Hello bumpie