1st YEAR FUN Oct 06 babies

[Rumpel]

Over here now?

[Rumpel]

Morning All,

Emz - so sorry for you big giant hugs and comforting vibes sent your way.

Gingeme - much better for your sons up here - good fresh air and countryside - you'll get to meet up in hols too. Scone has a lovely caravan park with statics, it's near Perth. Oban has a nice camping site too (not been myself but my DH and brother love it). Nice for you other DS too.

Youngmum - I am really enjoying not working, have been self-employed for years and then had 2 jobs; lecturing, self-employed and studying too, so I am very happy to have the next 6 years off! I am quite happy with my own company too, LO and I amuse ourselves quite contentedly. Not for everyone though.
We are all diferent.

Am due to go back to Uni this semester, not sure what to do as it means I would have to leave LO from 6.30am to about 6pm! Only part-time but still.

Where has pelvicdoors/Whiffy gone? She was studying an OU course wasn't she? Haven't heard from her for yonks.

Pretty - just replied to your ab crunches club.

LO is making noises all the time now - she is obvioulsy a chip off the old block and going to be a chatter box - I can see the school reports now - tries hard but talks too much!

[catgirl]

monring all (just!)

just a quick one as I am sure ds2 is about to wake up.

Gingeme: I had a mirena coil for about 18 months it was fine for about the first year. No probs putting it in - bit like a smear, someone did advice I take a couple of nurofen about half an hour before hand to dull any ache. My periods stopped completely and returned to normal quite quickly once it was taken out. After about a year I started to get horrible pmt and did suffer from lack of libido - once it was taken out pmt disappeared and libido returned !

I have one of those bath seats too - they are great - think I got mine from John Lewis.

Emzickle - hugs to you. Not many people know this in real life, but I had a miscarriage last year (today in fact, now I think about it), and conceived my ds immediately afterwards - I didn't have a period in between which is why I had no idea of dates. If you do believe it to be a m/c the strongly recommend you do a pg test once you have stopped bleeding just to make sure everything is back to normal (hormone levels etc). Your dh probably doesn't know what to do for the best.

That was long for a quick one, ds2 now gurning away in his buggy, I must rescue him!

Wishing you all good weekends.

[Gingeme]

Ah thankyou catgirl. Just one more question. Can you have it removed any time or do you have to have it in a certain amount of time?
Emzickle how are you feeling today? I had a miscarriage before I fell for ds3. The mw told me to wait 3 months before trying again which I did and fell straight away.
Lo had a good night in his big cot last night. Ds3 kept saying it was his bed and tried to get in it. Yes it was his but not anymore bless....
pmoore dh was well impressed with your picture montage. I kept asking him to do one for us. Hes gonna have a look and have a try later .

[pmoore]

gingeme- tell DH it won't take long. It is good as its free to do and share, and if you want to once its finished you can buy a copy on DVD. My MIL bought it when it was only half done- bit of a waste of money but it is good quality. I may finish that montage after the christening then start a new one.

Costco was a waste of time- nappies are cheaper in Boots and they don't sell formula milk. I did buy the Pampers baby wipes though 6x64 for £5.30 and Persil washing powder, 140 washes for £14 not that exciting oh yeah and my mini babybel cheeses.

[Gemmitygem]

rumpel: I do aid work for the EU.. interesting but dreading going back to work at the moment and leaving littly all day!

mellin: think babies quite like planes cos of the humming motion. I'd def make sure they have booked you a cradle, and take a nice snuggly blanket to wrap LO in, also feed them during landing and take off (tricky wearing infant seatbelt but i managed to get him onto my boob) cos then their ears don't pop. Also, get DH to do his fair share of nappy changes! I'm sure it will be ok. we even got to watch the film!

[Emzickle]

I have done a PG test, it is positive, which means I must have been PG, feel miserable again.

sorry to moan

[Swizzler]

Emzickle: bigs hug to you - hope your family is looking after you. Get plenty of rest if you can, and go to the hospital if the bleeding gets worse or you start feeling ropey.

[Gingeme]

Oh dear Emzickle. Yes swizzler is right get lots of rest and make sure your pampered over the weekend.
pmoore I bought some of those wipes too Got a BIG box of Fairy powder and 2 industrial size Comfort pure softener. My Dad always loves it when he stays and I do washing. He says when he wears the clothes the smell reminds him of his grandchildren. Well have a good weekend ladies. Going with dh to give blood tomm. I usualy do it but cant till 9 months after baby. Its worth going just for the Tuc biscuits yum!!

[Mellin]

Emzickle - thinking of you, make sure you get lots of TLC from your family. I hope your beautiful lo helps take your mind off what has happened.

[majormoo]

emzickle-sorry to hear your news. Try to take it easy.

feel v.sad to read about GGG's daughter. Have not read the whole story yet.

Martha-well done for persevering

At last got a chance to log on to PC having put DS to bed, but he is yelling so have to go already.

[youngmum21]

emzicle i am thinking of you?


Can i just ask those of you that have had periods again have they been longer? This is my 2nd one and i started 9 days ago and it still going !!

[Gingeme]

No sorry youngmum mine has been my usual 5 days.
Rumpel my boys have just rung from Scotland. They sound excited but tired.

[catgirl]

typed a long message and it didn't appear ... short version:

Gingme: from memory coil can come out at any time.

Emzikle; hugs and sympathy

[Emzickle]

how are things today?

Im still feeling rough, fed up now, dp has fecked off out gone with friends, he willened up at pub tonight, fed up of this, cant cope being practically a single parent.

[pmoore]

Oh Emzickle- I wish there was something I could say. You really need to rest and get well. DP needs to understand that you need some TLC right now.Keep your chin up.

I am having a down day today too- but thats another story.

Hope everyone is having a relaxing evening.

[marthahm]

just went to nct reunion. talking to the other mums i finally thought, ok this is ridiculous, i'm stopping the breast feeding. they are all enjoying being mums and getting out and meeting each other, whereas everything i do i worry whether it will reduce how much milk i have and i'm not enjoying life much. now i've made the decision i feel much calmer and quite excited about all the things we haven't been able to do we can do now-no. 1 being definitely coming to the meet up . phew, really glad.
what kit do you need for feeding out and about? do you need one of those containers for milk powder? how do you heat it up? any tips appreciated. how many bottles do you need? i think i have 4.

[nicand2]

Hi all, finally got my internet connection sorted! Happy new year to everyone.

Well the move and Christmas went well and we're settling in well now. Lo is also fine and going through the night at last.

However we've had a big upset as it looks as if ds1 is going to be diagnosed with autism. he's 2.2 and I approached the hv as he isn't saying any words. She did a development test and he scored quite low in the communication section. It's really shaken me as apart from his speach he's a totally normal, happy little boy. We've got to go for a referral now so I'm just waiting to see what help we can give him. Tbh I'm totally devasted and can't stop getting upset about it. Does anyone have any experience of autism?

[marthahm]

hi nicand2, poor you, horrible worry. i know a bit about autism as have treated quite a few kids with autism as an osteopath. most importantly, it's a term that covers a huge spectrum, some people have very mild autistic tendancies and some have severe problems. if your son does have autism it seems it might be up the mild end of the spectrum if the only red flag has been his speech. -fingers crossed it's not autism.
my thoughts are with you

[jmcmugwump]

Hi all,

Emzicle - sorry to hear about your news - sending you cyber hugs x

nicand2 - in my experience hv's don't always know what they're talking about so fingers crossed things aren't too bad.

Have been v busy this week as have started working from home for a couple of hours a day. My maternity cover is worse than useless - men are so rubbish at multitasking and seem completely unable to prioitise! I got a call from one of my colleagues asking for help on smething, and I had been thinking about what to do about going back to work as I really don;t want to leave Ellie yet (well truth be told ever, but I suppose whe will have to go to school at some point.... maybe I could home school...) anyway had a long chat with my MD and agreed to do 10 hours a week working from home and step it up a bit at 6 months - great I get the best of both worlds and am really enjoying it - a bit more stimulating than housework and making soup too!

[Swizzler]

Nicand2: from my memory of linguistics, children develop at hugely different rates and it's impossible to differentiate between differently developing kids and those with a specific problem until at least about 6 years old. On the other hand, early intervention will do no harm and may help (tho your LO could well get there by himself with no extra help at all). Also speech difficulties don't necessarily add up to autism: is his non-linguistic communication OK?

Found this reference in an American article:

Maturation Delay
Maturation delay (developmental language delay) accounts for a considerable percentage of late talkers. In this condition, a delay occurs in the maturation of the central neurologic process required to produce speech. The condition is more common in boys, and a family history of "late bloomers" is often present.13 The prognosis for these children is excellent, however; they usually have normal speech development by the age of school entry.14

Blethering on a bit, but essentialy a) don't panic and b) get professional help early (and from a specialist, not just your hv!)

[BENDYB]

hi all,
hope ur ok emzickle and nicand2,
youngmum, my period has been goin on for bout 2and half weeks!

we at dp's mums for few days, kai is meetin all his friends for the 1st time!
left him for bout 8 hours yesterday!went 2 the chelsea game then out 4 a drink, thats longest i've left him!!!

[MummyPossum]

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[Gingeme]

Good for you martahm. Know exactly what you mean and its a big worry off your shoulders. Can I just say Avent have to be the best bottles ever! Tried Tommee Tippee with Edward and they were rubbish plus the teats are very hard to get hold of whereas Avent you can buy just about anywhere. Have a look on ebay first as there are some great bargains on there. Up to you how you want to make your bottles up. I make all mine up at the end of the day and put them all in the fridge and take one out when I need it. I do something very naughty and warm mine in the microwave! Lots of warnings about hot spots but so far all has been ok as long as you give them a realy good shake. Buy 6 ,9oz bottles with Number 2 slow flow teats. Up to you what milk you want to use but Im using Cow and Gate. Edwards just gone up to 7oz but you can read on the box how much your lo needs due to size and weight etc.
nicand2 glad your move went well and dont panic about your lo yet until youve speaken to a professional in autism. Hope its all ok.
How are you feeling today Emzickle? Any better? Hope youve had lots of rest all over the weekend.
What time will we be meeting on the 24th? And which museum? The V&A or The Science Museum?

[pmoore]

Hi everyone-

Emzickle- hope you have had a better day?

I do my bottles the same way as Gingeme. I don't put the powder in until I use them though. I also have 6 Avent (I also tried Tommee Tippee) and use Cow & Gate, I use stage 2 as I have a little piglet of a baby!

Been at emergency GP with LO today she has been projectile vomiting for 3 days. They say she is healthy not dehydrated and a lovely colour. But, she may have developed a lactose intolerance- bit weird that. They told me to contact HV tomorrow so until then its lots of washing for me!

Not having a good day- I have just been to say my final goodbye to my gran. Only hours now. Very .

24th is still good for me- all being well.

[youngmum21]

bendy- i thought 10days was bad!! but i went in to boots today and ask the pharmasists she says i need to speak to my hv bout it!!

Have you spoken to anyonw about yours?? xx