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June mummies '05 thread 13 - the one where they they get to enjoy Christmas - well the wrapping paper!

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katzg · 01/12/2006 10:04

one brand new spanking thread ready to go!

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Skyler · 04/01/2007 13:52

Hi sfx.
We bought a toilet seat as dd1 hated the potty to begin with. Much easier than emptying potties and no drama going from potty to toilet either. We have one with a built in step and handles and so she could be quite independant too. She loved it however went throguh a phase of loving the potty too. I did not wnat to be carrying the potty around either so got a fold up padded seat to use which is great fro travelling.

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Skyler · 04/01/2007 13:52

sorry for spelling - in a rush

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2Happy · 04/01/2007 16:00

Hello and welcome. I'm due in 2 weeks on sunday () so wasn't going to think about potty training for a little bit! But like you, SFX, was thinking of just going for a toilet seat, the idea of cleaning out a potty - urgh. (why does the idea turn my stomach when I've been merrily changing nappies for nearly 19m?? )
A question from me to you all now, does anyone else's Junie have a really weird thing about hating new clothes? ds goes mental every time we try something new on. Once he's used to it, he's ok. He even did it with a new bib at lunchtime today, despite it being the exact same sort as one he already has. Odd kid!

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Bubbaloo · 04/01/2007 18:19

2Happy-lol at the new bib.

Ds is ok with new clothes but try and give him a new beaker and he refuses to drink from it.He also still has a bottle before bed and I've tried attaching the "Magic Cup" handles(Avent one) to it,but he just screams and I've also tried taking the teat off and putting the beaker spout on instead and he's the same.

On the potty side of things,I'm not even thinking about it for at least another 6-9 months.After he's dirtied his nappy,he does go and get a clean one,but until he knows when he's about to mess his nappy,I can't see much point.Also,I don't want the extra stress of potty training and trying to see to a newborn-stupid to give myself extra work.

Have a wonderful day of hospital appointments tomorrow with my GTT in the morning,then I'm off to see a specialist in the afternoon re:a mole on my leg-oh what fun!!

Hope everyone is well.xxx

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JonahB · 04/01/2007 19:03

Girt, it sounds like you have similar timings to me. DS1 (again obviously) is 2 in June and bump is due at the end of May.

2happy, oooh, it?s so close now!!! Keep us posted!!!!

Don?t have any issues with clothes yet. I do have a v.pedantic toddler, who as soon as he gets a microdot of food on his hands, starts complaining and refuses to eat anything else until the offending speck has been removed. Does this mean I?m going to have a clean and tidy boy in later life?

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Lua · 04/01/2007 21:03

Happy new year everybody!

Jonah - I certainly do hope that is the case! DS also likes to be throughly clean... but after the meal!

On the potty training subject, is funny you ask girt (wellcome by the way). I was on holliday in a warm part of the world and ds deceded to go nappieless. I decide to go with the flow and see what happened... We had only a few accidents, and he was happy to use the toilet with me holding him (i.e. no training seat, as this whole experience wasn't planned...). Dh thinks I am mad, but I decide to plunge along for the moment. He is not doing so well with trousers on... so maybe DH was right.... But if you don't mind accidents, try and see what happens... FWIW, DD was fully trained before 2 (but pretty close to it).

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sfxmum · 04/01/2007 21:51

on the issue of clothes dd loves clothes will try them on straight away parading in front of mirror saying 'pretty' especially dresseswhere she got this from i do not know
oh yes she asked the postman the other day if the parcel he handed me was 'dwesses?' granted she just had one delivered the previous day

more and more convinced we should just go for the toilet option instead of potty

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Skyler · 05/01/2007 14:10

Hi all
Lua - You made it back! That is great news on the toilet training. You have reminded me that dd1 got it v quickly when she could run around naked but with clothes was another issue completely. It has made me think that I might give it a crack in the summer when it is warmer (depending on dd2 of course) so the running around naked thing can be done....

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sfxmum · 05/01/2007 15:32

skyler i think you mean when you move back to another warm country

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katzg · 05/01/2007 15:34

hello all and welcome girt!

We have bought DD2 a little electris quad bike, well she bought it with her christmas money and she loves it, goes round saying 'mine bike' 'mine bike batteries' and grinning madly!

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Lua · 05/01/2007 23:09

Hi skyler! Yes, I am back and enjoying the greyness and the rain! Did you miss the warm xtmas?

UKI - if you are reading this, I want to let you know I am keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

oh, and DS also loves to try on clothes... specially if the are pink glittery dresses...

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Skyler · 06/01/2007 11:48

I missed the meal out at the Four Seasons that we had last year, but actually my home cooked xmas dinner was pretty special and the gammon I cooked on Christmas Eve was a triumph too. Mmmm. Must be lunch time I am starving....
Chat soon...

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Uki · 07/01/2007 01:20

Hello all

Glad to hear the junies all enjoyed christmas, my ds got a thomas set and is now uttterly obsessed with trains.

He's language skills are improving although no real sentances yet, but is trying to say lots of words. Not much hapening on the potty front here, he seems to like his nappies and if you take it off he wants it back on

Lua-thankyou so much for your wishes, very much needed.

I guess Lua has spilt the beans. I have first ultrasound tomorrow should be 8 weeks. Although I'm sooo scared as I've had the three previous missed m/c's.

think I will settle for one child if this doesn't work out. I'm very thankful for him.

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2Happy · 07/01/2007 02:28

Oh Uki, everything crossed for you tomorrow (today ) xx

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Bubbaloo · 07/01/2007 08:27

Congratulations Uki-Fingers and toes are crossed.xxx

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sfxmum · 07/01/2007 10:45

fingers crossed Uki be thinking of you i have had 3 mc too one missed 2 further along also pretty worried about another pregnancy but it is all so worth it, best wishes

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Skyler · 07/01/2007 14:51

Oh Uki fingers crossed for you. All the very best. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Good Luck!!!

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MrsWednesday · 07/01/2007 21:33

Fingers crossed for you Uki, sending tons of positive vibes.

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Lua · 07/01/2007 21:47

Sorry Uki, didn't mean to spill the beans.
I have also had a mc and just wanted to let you know that you had friends here thinking of you.
All the best!

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MrsWednesday · 07/01/2007 21:48

Oh Lua, I'm sorry to hear that. How are you doing?

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Skyler · 07/01/2007 21:51

Oh Lua, are you OK?

2Happy - Are you around, or have you had that baby???? What was keeping you up in the middle of the night??

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Lua · 08/01/2007 09:46

oh, gosh, I just keep making this worst...
I had it in the past, not recently.
Very sorry for misleading you. I am very bad at writing sometimes!

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MrsWednesday · 08/01/2007 09:50

Sorry Lua, I think it was my fault. I read it wrong!

Uki, any news? Got fingers crossed for you.

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katzg · 08/01/2007 09:52

Oh Lua!!hows it all going?

Hey northerners up for a meet up soon!!

Uki -thinking of you

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MrsWednesday · 08/01/2007 11:17

I am! And I promise I'll make it this time, it's been ages since I've seen you all.

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