November 2014 - The one where we figure it all out... Or at least try.

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Couldn't see another thread ladies! Crap title I know but I couldn't think of anything else!

Thisis how on earth did you manage to put the nappy in the wash!

Anna - I'm another one who is thinking of you and yr family often. I am glad that you have the space to offload / share on this thread. I woke this morning and wondered how yr night had been.

the Ikea chair is fab. Loved it with dd1. Used to dismantle the legs and bring the seat on days out / picnics etc.
sadly our kitchen is now too small as it doesn't fold but bought another one off gumtree. Dd2 loves being in it and sitting up. The days of playmat are done. She also loves her bumbo seat and jumperoo. Anything where she can see around her and make noise!

Just had a good one. Managed to clear my house by feeding. A friend came over with her relatively new boyfriend. I mentioned DS needed his lunch and suddenly they had to head into town. Friend just text to say that he thought they had to leave if I was feeding. There ain't nowt as queer as folk.

Well he passed peacefully during the night. We were with him kissing and reassuring him. The nighttime cancer nurse was amazing and took control in a quiet way. I couldn't have wished for an easier death for him, in his own home, knowing he was loved, warm and comfortable, so thats a comfort.

Still, it isn't remotely real and I haven't even cried. I suspect reality is going to hit me hard in the coming days and weeks. Thanks for all the handholding girls. I really appreciate it.

Anna, I'm so sorry. I'm so relieved for you though that it was as comfortable and loving as it could be. Loads of hugs and wishes of strength to all of you in the coming days and weeks and months. You must feel completely drained right now. xxx

So sorry. You are all amazing. Best wishes to you all.

So sorry Anna. My thoughts are with you all. Sending you lots of love & strength to get through the next few days/weeks. I found it didn't hit me until after the funeral. Keep talking. We will all be here to hold your hand when you need us.xx

I'm so sorry Anna, huge hugs to you and your family. It takes a while to sink in. We're all here ready to talk when you need too, even if it's just silly baby chatter! I'm so glad for you all that it was peaceful.

anna It sounds like everything you and your family have done for him has been worth every minute despite how hard its been in you all. I'm sending thoughts of peace for you all. Tonight might be tough. Handholding here whenever you need it.

Oh anna. So sorry to read that but wishing all of you strength and peace in coming hours, weeks and months.

xx

Thinking of you Annarose2014

Thinking of you as I watched the sun come up this morning Anna. I hope the knowledge that he is at peace now helps a little.

So sorry anna

So sorry to hear about your dad anna

anna so sorry to hear about your dad. It will take a while to come to terms with all that happened in the past few weeks, but hopefully it will help in time to know that by the sounds of it he had the best possible end of his life in his own home with his family round him. You and your family worked so hard to give him that. Take care of yourself. Thinking of you.

So very sorry and sad for you and your family anna. You all did everything right by your dad.

Thinking of you and your family Anna

What a wonderful end you gave him, hope baby cuddles give some comfort xx

So sorry to hear your news Anna. I also found the reality took a long time to sink in. You and your family have been an amazing support to your Dad and Mum, and you made your Dad's last weeks and days dignified and peaceful, surrounding him with love. Who could ask for more? I hope that will give you some comfort in the days and weeks to come. Huge hugs and masses of love to you all xxx

Morning all. Just wanted to come on and say Happy Monday. Hope everybody is doing OK and had as good a weekend as is possible.

We are off to Centre Parcs today for a few days with the PIL +4 other family members on DP's side. Wish me luck!

Oooh good luck cat

I think Dd has decided she's done with breast feeding. She's just too nosy for her own good and breast feeding just gets in the way of her looking at absolutely fucking everything.

Had lunch with a Preggo friend on Saturday. She wants to go to a show in the summer, it's 5 days after her section.... I haven't said no but I have a feeling she's not going to want to walk around a show ground all day!

Anna I hope you're doing okay xxx

ark same thing going in here. Its an effing nightmare. Even at home if dp is here or tv is on she won't feed. But if she doesn't get enough she wakes up all night. She won't take a bottle so I'm basically limited with activities to making sure I'm at home every couple of hours to feed her.

kellymom says kellymom.com/bf/normal/babyselfwean/

Good news is daytime naps are a little longer (probably because she's awake so much at night).

Also, out 5 days after section??? My doc told me not to leave the house for at least a week and to avoid the stairs in that time too...

Yeah she's also going to Disney land for 10 days 3 weeks after that....

holy shit. I still ache after walking more than 4 or 5 miles and its been 4 months! She should get one of those mobility scooters... they look quite fun anyway.

Hhmmmm. Do let us know how that one plays out!!!

I was still in hospital after 5 days and that was forceps not a section.

We're off to oxford and bristol for a total of 3 nights on Thursday, leaving the pram at home. Are we bonkers?

Er yes lol I use mine loads but then my back can't stand up to carrying her for long in the caboo