MAY BABIES 2004 GIRLS - LOOK HERE PLEASE!!!!!

[Egypt]

Sorry to do this, but for some reason I can't get into our old thread! Have tried for days, internet explorer bans me and shuts me down!!! Can you all convert to this one please?!! pretty please?

Hi ponka, I'm about the size of a house now -even tho I'm barely 4 months I reckon as the line went blue on the PG test, my waist just gave up the ghost
DS1 has been really sweet about it, when we first told him he was worried to go out, which turned out to be because he thought the baby might arrive while we were out - I tried to explain the postman doesn't bring them so we wouldn't miss it and I think he was reassured!
The other thing he asked me was "who will it be? We know everybody..." That was much more tricky to answer!
Hope everyone is well and looking forward to 4th birthdays
I cannot believe they start school in autumn - how did that happen?????

Wow, 4 months already. That's cute he thought the postman would bring the baby. If only it were that easy, I might be having a third!

Is your DS going in September, then? DS's school has an intake in January so he is going then so I've got a bit more time to get used to the idea. I have to say that I really will miss him always being there when he goes.

He made me laugh and cringe so much yesterday. I made a mental note to cut back a bit on the TV. He's obviously been watching too much Nick Jr. I spilled a bit of something on the worktop and he shouted,

"Wait, Mummy! Are you bored of all that tiresome scrubbing? Then you need new Cillit Bang all in one. It's really good. It's pink, you know."

Yikes.

I'd better get some sleep now. DS2 is in a big boy's bed for the first time, this evening. I have a feeling he'll fall out and be up a couple of times during the night and I dread to think what he'll get up to on his own in the morning!

Hey everyone, I was thinking about you all the other day now that May has started.

Dd2 is having her first birthday party this year with all her little friends from her nursery class, she's really looking forward to it. I can't believe she's going to be 4, already!

Are some of you starting school this year? Dd2 doesn't start school until 2009, although she's at nursery just now and will start her pre-school year in August. Teacher told us that she thinks dd2 would be able to run the nursery class, given half a chance

We're having a big holiday this year to Canada, dd2 keeps saying when we went last time I remember doing this/that etc. We keep having to point out that she wasn't around the last time we went, which was when dh and I got married, but she doesn't understand that dd1 was there and she wasn't so dd1 gets the photo's out and shows her. poor little dd2 she doesn't like being left out.

We spent a lovely day today out in the sunshine, didn't actually realise just how hot it was and think I might have a bit of sunburn on my face, I'm going to look good at work tomorrow if it goes all red!

Did you all have a good bank holiday weekend?
gotta go so wishing you all happy birthdays with lots of cake and pressies

Linnet

Goodness me, it's been ages Linnet. Nice to hear from you.

So does your DD start September 2009? DS is January 2009.

We had a lovely bank holiday weekend just pottering about the garden. I had a lovely morning yesterday. Both DSs go to nursery on a Tuesday morning now, which leaves me home alone. It was so sunny and gorgeous that I went out and did some gardening just me on my own. Bliss.

Hey Ponka, dd2 will start in August 2009, we're in Scotland so the school admissions are slightly different here. If your child turns 5 between 1st march 2009 and 28th February 2010 they are due to start school in August of 2009. We only have one intake in August so that's when she'll start. Not sure if we'll be able to get her into the same school as her sister though but that is a whole other story.

Hello there. All gone quiet over here again. I hope everyone had good fourth birthdays.

We had a Tumbletots party last weekend - not cheap, but really worth it to have 25 children entertained and tired out for an hour! Her birthday was Wednesday so we had a tea party with a couple of friends on that day too. We got a letter from school yesterday inviting us to a reception class meeting for September entrants and inviting Dd2 to have a school visit in July. She seems too young! She's so small no clothes will fit her - age 2/3 grey pinafores, anyone?

We've had a bit of a rubbish couple of months. Our computer died in February and we don't have a new one yet, so I haven't been on MN much.

Since early April we've all had chest infections/tonsilitis at least twice each. Dd2 ended up in hospital with suspected meningitis about five weeks ago (it wasn't, but she had to stay in for two days whilst they did tests). We came back from hospital on a Saturday, and the next morning DH woke up and said he couldn't feel his face. He had Bell's Palsy, which went after about a month then he got another chest infection. So he went back to football this week after not playing for a month due to illness. he played on Monday night this week, fell over, banged his head and lost his memory. It started to come back on Wednesday and he's much improved, but it was very, very scary. We spent Monday night in A and E. This may be a man thing, but his "mates" let him play on for an hour because he hadn't lost consciousness, then brought him home to me saying I should take him to A and E! Can't help thinking women would have been more on the ball, so to speak.

I had to take time off work to look after him because he couldn't be left on his own, and yesterday I went on a nursery trip to the zoo with Dd2 which I couldn't miss really,so I spent the day worrying about DH and whether he'd left the cooker on or something. Here I am in work on a Saturday morning trying desperately to catch up (and mumsnetting).

Gosh I've just read all that and it sounds made up!

Anyway, hope everyone else is well. If DH is ok we're all going to the Hay Literary Festival next week for a day. Not as dull as it sounds - both girls love books and there are lots of events for children.

Any news?

Oh helsy - you poor thing, certainly seems like a rough couple of months. bet you can't wait for summer to arrive - I find everything soo much easier with lighter evenings and fewer layers. Poor DD2 - It was this time last year that DS1 ws in hospital with pneumonia and I remeber what a frightening and exhausting time that was.

We have DS1's party this afternoon at a soft play place - I feel such a fraud but just couldn't face all those kids at home - like you say, not cheap, but worth every penny!
I'm 20 weeks PG now with No3 so no high ropes or itsy bitsy slides for me this afternoon!
We're getting DS1 a bicycle and he's going with DH to choose it tomorrow at the cycle shop - he can't quite decide what to be more exxcited about -party or bike!
Hope everyone is well!
pr

Where have you all gone? Hope everyone is ok.
I bought dd2 some school uniform form Woolies last week and she tried it on at the weekend. I was in tears - she's a baby!

I'm here!
I know what you mean about the school uniform, we've got a few bits and pieces and he looks sooo grown up, how can my baby be going to school so soon?

Is anybody there? Apart from you, PR!
If anyone wants to sponsor me for the Race for Life, CAT me and I'll send you the link to my fundraising page. I'm doing it tonight!

Goodness me. This thread is dying fast. I've never known it so quiet (says Ponka after months of not checking in - sorry!)
Bozza and Egypt seem to have completely disappeared.

Helsy, I would have sponsored you, sorry. Is it too late? I did the race for life, too. A friend from work has just been diagnosed with cancer. I think that must be the first proper exercise I've done in about 5 years and I was walking like a robot for the few days after.

Buying school uniform. That's weird. I'm going to be there in 6 months. It must be really emotional.

Hope your DS enjoyed his soft play party PR. My DS loved his. I've never seen him so excited.

I'm here!

Sorry, been so busy, but you will have seen me on mumsnet elsewhere - I do forget to check this thread so often.

DD has in a sense been going to school since last September, so I dont have the same feelings as you guys, but i certainly did then! She goes on the bus daily to the school Nursery. She has a little uniform dress (so cute) and standard school bag and snack box. She comes home at 1230 on the bus and brings a library book everyday which we have to share. Reception will be different in a way, that the day will be longer and she will get a reading book and maybe a little homework, but it's in the same building (just upstairs), she'll still go on the bus and she won't really notice the difference.

We've had my parents over for a couple of weeks and managed to take advantage of them and go to the Maldives ON OUR OWN!!! The girls were fine with them, except dd1 had a waking screaming fit every night, wanting me. Oh dear. She still is. Actually, she has slept through just twice since we got back and that was over a week ago. She has also been really testing me. Threatening me! Hitting..... little madam. Obviously punishing me. Thing is we have to go out tonight to a school meeting with the class parents so she isn't going to be too happy again.

DD1 has gone to a friend's house after school today so am having an hour to myself whilst dd2 sleeps. I never seem to get any usually, as soon as dd1 comes home from school dd2 goes to bed, so at least I have time with one alone, I suppose. I guess when she stays at school til 230 in Sept dd2 will have dropped her nap. No, surely not, she's only 14 months now.

The dh wants another baby. I don't. He's hardly here and when he isn't much help tbh. Why can't he just see what needs doing and how he can help? I have to ask him to do anything.....we're really not a partnership. I wish he'd just say, 'right, I'll go and bath dd2 whilst you sort dinner....' but he cannot. Anyone else's like this?

Then he says 'let's have another - a big family will be FUN'

for you maybe

sorry, that post was depressing.

i really am fine

Gosh 13th June was the last posting! Anyone would think we were all busy with other stuff...

Has anyone started school yet? Anyone think their baby is far too young to go to school and should stay at home with them for another year? No? Just me then .
DD2 starts on Wednesday - 2 hours a day for a week then full-time. We're having a party this afternoon for neighbours who start on the same day - about 7 children and their parents coming. Better get off here and do some cleaning...
For those about to start school, good luck for next week!
Helsy

Hi helsy!!
Yes I can't believe DS1 can possibly be big enough for school yet. We went to Clarks at dawn and bought school shoes this morning and he was so proud!
He doesn't go till Friday this week and that's just for a couple of hours with me, then next week it's alone, but just mornigns till half term.
He's definitely ready - August has been tricky with a 4 yr old/2yr old and 7+ month bump!!
It's October when DC3 arrives that worries me - how on earth will I get DS1 to school, feed a baby and bundle DS2 along for the ride (and keep my sanity!)
We only know a couple of kids from school here, so it's a good thing I'm with him on Friday I think.
Good luck everyone.
PR
x

bump May babies - where are you all?

I'm here helsy! How's it going?

hellloooo

Yes, we are at school. Have been doing mornings for the first month then after next week its fulltime. And that means 8-2! She gets on the school bus at 710. Bless, it's only just light. Gets home around 245

We are moving to a house. We've been in cluster housing for a while, which has been nice, lots of friends/neighbours, pool, but its q social - like butlins at times! And you cant just let the girls outside without having to run down the street after them. So we are moving to a house with a garden, which is fairly difficult to find in singapore. then ahving a pool put in i am q excited.

anyway, its not until end of nov.

am shattered today. dh is having a nap upstairs . we had friends over last night and are suffering..

nice to see you all
where's bozza?

Ooh a pool, Egypt! . How long are you staying out there, by the way? Are you enjoying hte after-school time with DD? I am - went to five short days and although work's not going well family time is, because I pick the girls up every day and we get loads more time together.
Yes - where IS Bozza??

Hi Helsy

We're here for 18 more months, probably. I would stay for a LOT longer if I had my way. It's wonderful.

Afterschool time is grumpy time here, tbh. DD2 is around so it's not so easy. DD1 gets home at 1245 and dd2 sleeps for about an hour and a half then, but dd1 is too tired to do anything!! Then she perks up with the other one wakes, so it's not so great. But, from Monday, she stays until 2 pm which means getting home at 245 and being even more grumpy I am sure. Will keep you updated on that one! It must be nice for you though, now that you aren't working so much.

It's nice to have morning time with dd2 though and am looking at taking her to a playgroup a couple of times a week now. Which is an expensive affair here actually. They are more or less run like private nurseries. So, about £250 for 16 sessions. Not really possible to find the £1.50 drop in village hall jobby.

Had some terrible news this week. My friend, in the Uk's daughter (aged 4) died last Monday. She had battled a tumour for 2 years, bless her. They did all they could in that time and she stopped responding to treatment. It has shook me up no end. I can't imagine how they are coping. They have another little one, aged 2 who must be so confused. It makes you realise how lucky we are. Bless. So annoyed with myself for being here too. I would have gone to the funeral, but didn't find out until the day before. Not that I am blaming anyone for that, they have been traumatised and up to their earholes.

Then another of this circle of friends (very close to that family) has a baby girl the day after her funeral. She has 2 boys and desperately wanted a girl. What emotions must be going on with her at the moment ?!

Amazing

over and out

Hi Egypt!!
I'm sure most of us are still here somewhere. Hope life in sunny Singapore is treating you well.
Are you on facebook?? ponka bozza and I vaguely keep track of each other that way - CAT me and I'll add you as a friend!
I've had a baby since your last post! She's 3 months now and my whole life passes in a blur of not quite achieving anything at all!
Must cut down on !!! usage - sorry....

wooah!! A baby? Did I even know you were expecting? Yes am on Bozza and Ponka's FB. Not sure I can CAT can i? Look on their FB I'm the one waving at the camera, initials CT

x

Ok, you'll get a friend request initials AF!
I promise i don't always wear green velvet..

Just come to this after ages away. I am on facebook with egypt, pepperrabbit, ponka and judd. If anyone else is on facebook and would be interested in keeping up that way, post here and we'll sort it out. I have a vague email address!

Meanwhile a quick catch up from me. DD started school in January. She was very ready in Sept, and most disgusted that her best friend started without her. In fact, behaved quite badly towards her friend, and there has been a marked improvement this term! Quite shocking really.

I had all sorts of childcare issues between Sept and Jan but now we are steady and sorted in term times and a mess in the hols. I got transferred to an Indian company in aug and have had a variety of issues with that.

But generally we are hunky dory. DS is on his second party of the weekend (3 in total) at a sleepover. So before she went to bed a sneaked dd a chunk of the 3 foot tall choc santa I won in a raffle at work.