September 2014 - Toddlers & Tantrums!

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Babies are now toddlers at 18 months +, growing and learning new things all the time!

Hello all.

Not checked in for little while so popping in to say hi. Massive congratulations to MyGreenSofa! When would that make you due?

Team I also would find it a bit odd / OTT if DD's keyworker acted like that. Obviously I want her keyworker to care for her, but also to be professional. DD is also moving groups soon to the 2-3 year old's group in September. She's been 'visiting' her new room and was a bit uncertain at first but seems to be getting used to it now.

Also in a bit of a food rut here. She seems happy to try anything at nursery but only wants the same old things most of the time at home. She's not too bad with fruit and veg though, which is a good things. She's also obsessed with cheese! She still has a beaker of milk pre-bed (about 10oz) which she loves.

We took her to the dentist for the first time about 2 weeks ago. She refused to let the dentist look in her mouth so at least I know that the dentist has the same issue that I do and it's not just me. Lol!

Have started planning DD's birthday now since it's only just over 3 weeks away. Still amazed that she is nearly two! She's going to need to move into 2-3 clothes soon as well.

She's still a bit behind I think in her language skills. We have some simple words down: 'hello,' 'bye-bye', 'fish, 'duck', 'up' 'down' 'douggee' (she loves Hey Duggee!) etc but not really sentences or anything yet. She seems to know a lot of words though (so for example if we ask her to show us something in a book (say an apple) she points to the right thing, but she just can't say the word herself yet. She can say 'night night Daddy' when she goes to bed though which is very cute.

In other news I can't believe I'm now nearly 26 weeks pregnant. I'm afraid to say that amongst working full-time and looking after DD, we've hardly planned anything for DD2. We managed to get some baby stuff down from the loft a fortnight ago but that's it, and it all needs cleaning up etc. I feel a bit guilty sometimes as when I was pregnant with DD I spent hours looking at baby things and doing nice pregnancy things, but I just don't have time second time around. Poor neglected second baby!

Hello all.

Not checked in for little while so popping in to say hi. Massive congratulations to MyGreenSofa! When would that make you due?

Team I also would find it a bit odd / OTT if DD's keyworker acted like that. Obviously I want her keyworker to care for her, but also to be professional. DD is also moving groups soon to the 2-3 year old's group in September. She's been 'visiting' her new room and was a bit uncertain at first but seems to be getting used to it now.

Also in a bit of a food rut here. She seems happy to try anything at nursery but only wants the same old things most of the time at home. She's not too bad with fruit and veg though, which is a good things. She's also obsessed with cheese! She still has a beaker of milk pre-bed (about 10oz) which she loves.

We took her to the dentist for the first time about 2 weeks ago. She refused to let the dentist look in her mouth so at least I know that the dentist has the same issue that I do and it's not just me. Lol!

Have started planning DD's birthday now since it's only just over 3 weeks away. Still amazed that she is nearly two! She's going to need to move into 2-3 clothes soon as well.

She's still a bit behind I think in her language skills. We have some simple words down: 'hello,' 'bye-bye', 'fish, 'duck', 'up' 'down' 'douggee' (she loves Hey Duggee!) etc but not really sentences or anything yet. She seems to know a lot of words though (so for example if we ask her to show us something in a book (say an apple) she points to the right thing, but she just can't say the word herself yet. She can say 'night night Daddy' when she goes to bed though which is very cute.

In other news I can't believe I'm now nearly 26 weeks pregnant. I'm afraid to say that amongst working full-time and looking after DD, we've hardly planned anything for DD2. We managed to get some baby stuff down from the loft a fortnight ago but that's it, and it all needs cleaning up etc. I feel a bit guilty sometimes as when I was pregnant with DD I spent hours looking at baby things and doing nice pregnancy things, but I just don't have time second time around. Poor neglected second baby!

Hello all.

Not checked in for little while so popping in to say hi. Massive congratulations to MyGreenSofa! When would that make you due?

Team I also would find it a bit odd / OTT if DD's keyworker acted like that. Obviously I want her keyworker to care for her, but also to be professional. DD is also moving groups soon to the 2-3 year old's group in September. She's been 'visiting' her new room and was a bit uncertain at first but seems to be getting used to it now.

Also in a bit of a food rut here. She seems happy to try anything at nursery but only wants the same old things most of the time at home. She's not too bad with fruit and veg though, which is a good things. She's also obsessed with cheese! She still has a beaker of milk pre-bed (about 10oz) which she loves.

We took her to the dentist for the first time about 2 weeks ago. She refused to let the dentist look in her mouth so at least I know that the dentist has the same issue that I do and it's not just me. Lol!

Have started planning DD's birthday now since it's only just over 3 weeks away. Still amazed that she is nearly two! She's going to need to move into 2-3 clothes soon as well.

She's still a bit behind I think in her language skills. We have some simple words down: 'hello,' 'bye-bye', 'fish, 'duck', 'up' 'down' 'douggee' (she loves Hey Duggee!) etc but not really sentences or anything yet. She seems to know a lot of words though (so for example if we ask her to show us something in a book (say an apple) she points to the right thing, but she just can't say the word herself yet. She can say 'night night Daddy' when she goes to bed though which is very cute.

In other news I can't believe I'm now nearly 26 weeks pregnant. I'm afraid to say that amongst working full-time and looking after DD, we've hardly planned anything for DD2. We managed to get some baby stuff down from the loft a fortnight ago but that's it, and it all needs cleaning up etc. I feel a bit guilty sometimes as when I was pregnant with DD I spent hours looking at baby things and doing nice pregnancy things, but I just don't have time second time around. Poor neglected second baby!

KitKat - I'm sure that's completely normal. Once baby arrives she'll have lots of attention and a doting big sister! You still have a bit of time too.

I'm due in April, but still early early days! Not even been to the GP yet. Considering getting a private early scan as I find the wait til the 12 week scan agonising and mine would end up being late as we are due to be away then. Did any of you have one? Not really feeling very pregnant yet and struggling to remember when it all kicked in last time, so I just worry!

I had an early scan with DC4. I was highly anxious following a previous MMC that I had convinced myself, DH and my GP that I was miscarrying again. I got a 6 week scan on NHS and saw a heartbeat. I continued to be anxious so paid for an 8 week private scan for reassurance, then 12 week NHS scan then another private scan at 15 weeks. Suffice to say I was highly anxious for the first 20-odd weeks and needed lots of medical reassurance that everything was fine.

The private scans were £48 I think. We have a place in Nottingham called 'Window to The Womb' who do them.

KitKat - there isn't as much preparation that you need to do for #2, so no need to beat yourself up about it. I don't think I started getting organised until 35 weeks plus. There will be much less to do this time - you'll already have most of the big stuff you need, just need to clean/wash stuff. I always did this when nesting kicks in during the final weeks.

Being able to indulge yourself during the first pregnancy was something I really didn't appreciate at the time. I don't know if it's true of others? Once I had children then I didn't get to do all those nice pregnancy things I had time to do before I had children. I often wish I could go back in time and tell myself to really appreciate how special that first pregnancy is, because my subsequent pregnancies were nowhere near as indulgent.

Has anyone been called for a 2 year check with the HV?

I didn't attend the 12 month HV check, I recall the appointment was in the summer holidays last year and family life is too busy the summer so I didn't go. Therefore I really must make sure I make an effort to go to the next HV check. But I have not had any letter about it or anything. I cant remember if they even do a 2 year HV check?

There is supposed to be a 2 year check Fate but I haven't had a letter yet either.

Private scans here seem to be more expensive - the clinic nearest to me it's £99. Might be worth it for the reassurance, but then I worry it will just be bad news. Oh I hate this part! I wish I was one of these women that had no idea they were pregnant until they were about to give birth!

A frien of mine with a September born has had her letter for the two year check but I'm still waiting for mine. DS is only two days younger but we live in different areas so that could be why I've not got it yet.

We had the Harmony test with DD, so private scans at 10 and 12 weeks. I'd certainly have paid for an earlier scan if I'd realised you could get them done privately! At the 10 week scan I was convinced I was just deluded and that there would be no baby in there!

No two year letter here, but she does have a hospital appointment the week after her birthday to check on her hip dysplasia. If it all goes well, she will be discharged. I'm nervous already.

Decided on a teddy bears picnic theme for her birthday. Still no idea on a birthday present yet!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

My health visitor said she will phone me around the time of his birthday to make an appointment for his two year check. We arent doing a little party this year as we are taking him away the following week but DHs parents are a little miffed!

We have had no letter for his 2 year check and he is 2 now! I am hoping we will hear something soon but will take him for a weigh soon so will ask then.

We had a private scan for E as I had a mmc and I was very worried, with hindsight I would have had a bit later at 9 weeks as my first baby died at 8 weeks. I had my scan at 7 weeks. We had one later around 18 weeks too.

No 2 year check letter here either. Its says in the red book that it is 2-2 1/2 so hopefully something will come through soon.

We are just doing the same as last year for his birthday, family and a few close friends over to ours for a little party. Me and DH are also taking him to Chester Zoo the day before, I think I am more excited about that A loves Thomas, so we are just getting him lots of Thomas things.

We took E to a weigh in today and he is 2 stone how much are your lo's?

During his weigh in I asked about his 2 year check and they said that letters usually go out at 2 year and 2 months and appointments are usually within 2 years and 4 months. We managed to book ours in for next month! Not sure if I will get a letter or not though!

I haven't had DD weighed since she was 18 months, but I stuck her on our scales the other day, and she is just under 12 kg, so about 2 stone too.

Well I'm sure my health visitor said to me they do the 2 year check at 26 months where I am (not sure why), so no check yet here.

We had her weighed about a month ago and she was 22 lbs, but she's smaller than average apparently (15th centile).

I think today is going to be a paddling pool and ice lolly day today! DD loves this sunshine!

I haven't weighed A since his 1 year check! Is that bad?

That sounds like a good day KitKat. A is at nursery today (I am working from home, honest!) and I suspect they will be outside all day again today. He came home yesterday with no shoes or socks on as they had got some water out and he ran straight into the pool without taking his shoes off

Does anyone know the etiquette around birthdays and nursery? Are we supposed to take cake/sweets in to celebrate with his nursery pals? I didn't bother last year as he was in the baby room, but he is between rooms at the moment (going into the older room full time from next week) and I am not sure if we are supposed to take things in or not?

Your nursery may actually have a policy on it cumbrian but we let parent's bring in most things as long as it is nut free! Of course if shop bought it wI'll most likely say "may contain nuts" and that is fine!

E had his men b yesterday he is off food today and woke up at 5 am 😭

But mostly he is OK!

Thanks Cookie. I might check with one of the staff when I drop him off tomorrow.

Hope E feels better soon (And has a nice long nap to make up for the early start!)

Cumbrian I haven't weighed DS since his one year check either. I sort of lost interest to be honest, I've had no concerns so thought why bother?! Terrible mother lol...

Had my boy weighted last week as have a new baby and while she was talking uni with scales I thought I'd he him done to see he was still on 99% centile which he is

His weight was 17kg

I weighed DD while on holiday just because there were scales there (don't need baby scales anymore) and she was 1st 11lbs - don't know what centile she is anymore.

Time to liven up the thread again I think! Whos toddlers are great at embarrassing them? DS has a sudden obsession with boobs, he has a lovely habit in Tesco of sticking his hands down my top (must learn not to pick him up when he asks) and loudly say 'boobies'. He often tells people that Daddy or Grandad has gone for a poo and last week announced in Tesco with my poor old Dad that he had farted. Thanks so much to DH for saying the F word (farted) in front of him - the boy is like a minah bird!

Daytona - 17kg! Wow!

Polka DD is pretty well behaved in the main, but she can throw a good toddler strop in public places when she so wishes. so that's nicely embarrassing!

DS loves vehicles. Seriously, if it's got wheels then he's interested. He likes to scream 'Buuuuuuus' in the high street. He likes to point out the lorries to, except he calls them 'Williiiiiiiiies!'

DD likes putting her hand/arm down my cleavage too. She also likes to pull up a top and see the skin of my tummy. When we share a bath I have to distract her to get her to leave my nipples alone - she is very intrigued by them!

Her word for "pretty" sounds like "pissy". Pissy coat, pissy dress, mummy is pissy - you get the idea.

Regarding language, I selfishly love, love, LOVE this stage. It doesn't last long, but at the moment she and I can have whole conversations that only I understand. People look to me as she is "talking" to them at length. I can usually decipher what she is saying and translate. It won't be long until she is universally understood, already she's mostly understood by others. But for now, it's lovely that I'm the special one who understands her most.

Today I could hear her asking DH for apple juice. She'd asked for a drink ( which he understood) then said apple juice but DH didn't get it. He went to do squash "no daddy". So he listened and got Apple but not juice - offered her an apple instead of s drink. I had to shout from the lounge that she wanted a drink of apple juice.

It's quite nice that I can be her voice. I'll never get this stage back, so cherish it.

I've never thought of it like that fate. I am on translation duty here as well. I find it so odd that it all seems so very clear and obvious to me and yet others look at me and their face says 'huh?!'