July 2016 #2

[Bluebell20]

A new thread as we (hopefully) move towards longer sleeps and lovely little smiles!

Here are the sling links - www.facebook.com/groups/172786669724803/
www.facebook.com/groups/affordable.slings/
www.facebook.com/groups/423192357737799/

I am also unsure about the expressing, i need to just give it a go will probably try first thing in the morning. I have also brought some of the shell collection things. Just need to sterilise them - this is mostly why I am grateful I am able to feed I am way to lazy for all this sterilising milarky - they have now been sat there for two days.

Ugh I am dreading our jabs next week, Raff has physio in the morning then jabs in the afternoon he is going to be a grumpy boy :(

I have started longer walks this week Beaut. My DH got me one of those fitness trackers with gps so I can track how I am getting on. I am loving it - another thing for the christmas/birthday list if it's your thing. All the stats are super interesting and it monitors your sleep which some mornings is quite frankly depressing ha ha.
Building up my fitness so I can go back to playing roller derby at some point soon (when I can bring myself to leave Raff) and do some proper higher intensity exercising and weights. I am also looking into the Joe Wickes lean in 5 minute meal book as the food looks good and it is all super healthy.

Thanks ladies, I worried I was being crazy/irrational/sleep deprived mum. It was the instant stuff that you get in 3oz bottles from the hospital, I have them incase of super emergencies. This was not that. Neither was it ok to give him 3. Eurgh men. Funnily enough he slept worse not better last night!

bluebell it remember all mine slept a lot post jabs. We have ours tomorrow- fingers crossed. Eye roll on the ibro advice! Absolutely loving the flirty baby!! What a little dude.

tams /bluebell My first was bottle fed and I used to ignore advice and batch make feeds for the next day. And lie to the health visitor about it.if I was formula feeding now I would buy a perfect prep machine! And keep it next to my coffee machine

ruby sorry to hear about post-jabs suffering :( poor little one

beaut oh my goodness MB looks so damn gorge! I was very tempted by that buggy board- however I couldn't work out if it folded into the pushchair when not in use ? (I'd worry for my posture, leaning over unnecessarily) my poor dd2 is so shattered this week from being back at nursery that tomorrow is definitely going to be a double buggy day. Well done on your weight loss!! Slow and steady wins the race. You may well have lost more inches rather than 'weight'. And body shape will be changing too I'm sure. I believe in measuring rather than weighing here. Although I sneaked a peak on the scales and it's a depressing 3 stone here too
Re potty training we've always struggled with poos more so well done Ted! Any advice I would have is to attempt stickers,rewards etc which I'm sure is no news to you. As much as it's awful and lots of stress I would be tempted to persevere if you've come so far? Do you have a Porta potty?

mrsrolly the lean in 15 book is good! I've only got the first one though. They're easy too. We've been having a meal from it every night the past week or so. Thanks for the sling info! Definitely going to check out the groups thank you. I tried my Caboo again today and although better positioning I still found I was holding his head a bit?

Sorry posted too soon with woken baby. With regards to expressing I always like to have a bottle in the fridge - often just for myself to feed him in a situation, eg out for a meal in a restaurant with male relatives, where I wouldn't feel comfortable. (Also if you want to wear a dress it seems impossible to whack a boob out!?)
Annoyingly the greedy bugger didn't have any chuck up or anything. Just made me feel insufficient. I've been struggling with finding the time to express as well, which was my plan to stimulate my supply up a bit again. I've invested in some Fenugreek today as there is definitely a growth spurt occurring !
bluebell you're very kind, and i know exactly what you mean. I keep saying fail. Why are we so hard on ourselves?! I need my positivity back - and to practice what I preach!

Bluebs - ha, we bought that outfit after 20 weeks scan when we found out his gender. We bought it as his "going home" outfit. I think that's what mumsnetters call "PFB"
That's hilarious re your ladies' man flirting with the chicks!
Glad you're enjoying your Eau de Calpol!

Jasper had his vaccinations today. He has been making the most tragic little sobbing/squeaking noises for the rest of the day. The worst thing of all is that I was the one who was holding him when he had the jabs, and then again I was the one administering Calpol later in the day, and I felt so very cruel, and every time I did another horrible thing to him, he kept looking up at me with the most tragic wide eyes and that tragic little squeaky sobby noise again, and I felt so guilty and it nearly broke my heart... He had a temperature and was very lethargic all day. Poor little mite.

Bluebs - yes jasper has slept most of the day, when I wasn't ramming another spoonful of something yucky down his throat. I think that's normal post-jab.

Beaut - sorry the jabs were so awful. It really is heart-breaking, isn't it? Really not looking forward to the top-ups.
Well done for losing 6lb, that's great! Do you have a smartphone? If so, you can track your walking routes/speed/hills etc on free apps such as MapMyRun. I think it tells you how many calories you've burnt, and you can set challenges (just for you, or with online friends).
Love the smiley photos of MB. Very cute!

Rolly - what is Raff's physio for? Jasper was born with a slightly outward-turning foot but the physio said it was just from being slightly squashed in the womb (so that'll be the one he was always jabbing into my ribs, then!) and it would turn back in of its own accord. It seems to be doing so.
Thanks for the sling info. Am going to the sling library tomorrow - they're finally happening again!

Cookies - yes it's tricky feeding in a dress. I have two dresses that are designed for both maternity and feeding, but it turns out that one is now really saggy round the non-bump so looks a bit crap (which is devastating because it's a beautiful dress!), and the other is far far too hot in this weather. So instead I've been wearing strappy tops, which are far too skimpy to wear a bra underneath, and so are basically just a show-case for my massive norks and pointy dribbly nipples 😳 Not the best look.

I learnt something interesting today from the GP at jasper's 8 week check. Apparently there's different advice about expressing in different countries. In the US, they advise you not to bother sterilising all the kit - you should just wash it with hot soapy water or stick it in the dishwasher each time you use it. I was pleased to hear this, because it means I can chill out a bit and not worry too much if I occasionally don't sterilise the kit.

Gosh, I had no idea formula feeding was so complicated! Babies, eh, who'd have 'em?!

Apparently my post-feed nipples are the perfect size and shape for gripping with a tiny little scratchy-fingernailed hand

I can't keep up! Have shit tennis elbow which typing on my phone doesn't help and I think I'm a bit down at the moment. I'm monitoring it; don't think it's PND as a lot of it is frustration at relentless house chaos. Despite kitchen being usable, it's still not finished and rest of downstairs is in process of being painted etc. I love doing the DIY but have such limited windows (time, not glass variety!). And now DD has dropped to two days at nursery instead of three I have even less. Had our 6w check yesterday. I cried all over the bloody doctor like a dick. Joss was being a feeding faffer and so I was late getting DD up for nursery so when she was arsing about being a toddler I got cross and she was upset. Then she cheered up but when I dropped her off at nursery she cried and didn't want me to leave which she never does. Then the baby had another faffy feed in the car park at nursery. Then the stupid old receptionist witch at the doctors told me off because I hadn't registered J with them yet and that I 'may not be able to see a doctor because it took 45min to add someone to the system'. Which totally wasn't what I'd been told when I said can I bring the forms along on the day? I nearly walked out, she was so patronising and I was already feeling like the stupidest, crappest, most inept, incapable mother in mainland Europe Anyway the doctor was lovely and it was all fine. I just felt like a twat. Anyway enough about my ridiculous dramas.

Cookies massive boo to DH about his job but mainly about the formula! WTAF? I felt so angry and sad for you, reading that and how you've been feeling. Been thinking about it today. Breastfeeding is such a fucking minefield. You've only got to look at our little group to see how many problems we've had - it's HARD to keep another human going. A friend of mine is having similar supply issues but had the same with her first and was determined not to feel so bad this time around. She's on fenugreek and eating lots of flapjacks! She was telling me her milk didn't ever come in - both times she hasn't had that. So there must be something going on. She's mix feeding but says her supply is definitely waning. Her DS is now 12w. Totes agree with (titanium-nips herself) Bluebs about it not being a fail situation AT ALL. You can't help it! Close Caboo - same here with the wobbly head. I haven't used it for long expeditions mainly because I am too scared to go on any with both babies on my own but when I pick DD up from nursery, I always find myself with one hand on his little bobbing head. Easier if it's more tucked in but it's too flippin hot! I also have an Ergo 360 which I used with DD from about 8w until about 20m - only stopped because I was pregnant though. I love it. I hated my pushchair - nothing personal (BabyJogger City Mini GT) but I got sick of planning routes around stairs, escalators, lifts, shop doorways etc. Anyway, def try one as another friend - who is tiny and slim (I am 5'10") was drowned in it, so not for everyone. But I find it comfy and supportive and didn't hurt my back. And once she was big enough to forward face it was the best thing ever. We walked the length of Ullswater with her in it, it was great. I borrowed the infant insert for her, but I've already carried J in it without it - he's nearly 14lb at 7.5w though, the monster bebé!

Bluebs as above - you're doing amazingly, have you seen any change in Ruben's latch since his snip?

Beaut waaaay late with the clothes response but my so not little boy is only just still in John Lewis 0-3 (and they come up big). The 3-6m Sainos short sleeve white vests (which turns out are my favourite white vests evah! So smooth and soft!! And cheap!) I bought a couple of weeks ago started off roomy but are now decidedly snug! He's almost 14lb. I agree with advice about Pacapod stuff. It looks lovely but I didn't get on with the backpack (needed it because of using a carrier) and I sort of planned to buy the pods but never got around to it. I've been lugging a giant pink Jansport rucksack around for 2 years and although I don't love it, it's massively practical - and my lovely DP doesn't give a toss and happily carries it too!

Oh I have so much more to catch up on but I need to sleep.

Cheery you've been quiet too - hope all's good with you.

Anna your shit day resonated with me very loudly! Such a fine line between what can result in a good/bad day (sleep, that's bloody what! And wind!)

dats xx

Dats - wow, you've got so much on your plate! I have no idea how you pre-existing mums cope with a toddler too - you're amazing! Sorry you had such a stressful day. The saga at the doctors sounds like a nightmare. I had a massive faff with our GP's receptionist and the registration forms too - but luckily I had SuperGranny with me who did her party trick of talking and talking until she gets her way!

I'm now weaning myself off the familial nest (if that isn't too much of a mixed metaphor) and returning to the marital home pretty much full-time (well, probably one night a week at my folks' for the next 3 weeks while I'm still doing my "talking therapy" sessions) - so I'll have to stand on my own two feet. I think it'll be quite a shock to the system - I've got really used to having my parents hovering around doing everything for me. But hubby and I need to see more of each other, and he needs to spend more time with jasper in order to bond and get used to the whole fatherhood malarkey. Big adjustments all round

Ruby how is Huey feeling today? Ruben perked up last night and seems far more awake this morning. Grinning away at me after puking all over his vest, the little scamp.

Beaut MB is just scrumptious. Hope he's feeling better now. I am obsessed with making Ruben smile. It makes my tummy turn over in the best way!

MrsR roller derby sounds great fun! In the random sports stakes, I got obsessed with hula hooping last year after my Year 5 class had an instructor come in to show them some tricks, and I bought a proper weighted hoop. There is a power hoop class at my gym that I really want to join, but not sure how soon I can start it after the c section. I thought maybe 12 weeks...

Cookies I have been really surprised at how emotional I've found everything post-birth, and how hard I have been on myself. I think it stems from the idea that motherhood is 'natural' which somehow wrongly gets mixed up with 'easy'. Then when you find it hard, you start thinking you are lacking in some way as a natural mother. That's what I found anyway, and it's ridiculous. I don't expect to be perfect at running just because I've got two legs! So why do I expect feeding perfection from my boobs?!

julf I feel bad about saying this (here I go again with my expectations of how I should be as a mum!) but I wasn't too fussed by Ruben having the jabs. Mean mummy! It's a shame jasper didn't like the calpol though - Ruben loved it (just like his daddy, who administered himself a cheeky spoonful the moment I brought the bottle home). Mmm sugary badness.

Best of luck with your transition back home. How is your DH feeling about it?

dats what a shitter of a day. We DIYed our house for three years and it made me so grumpy. I just hated the mess and the constant pressure to be doing something. Wow at joss's weight! Ru was 12lbs 2oz at 7 weeks, and he seems huge to me! Your biceps must be coming on nicely!

Off to the in laws' tonight as BIL is up with his wife and 8 month old baby boy. Ru gets to meet his cousin for the first time! Fun!

Forgot to say - yes dats, definite latch improvement! Left side is sorted now. He doesn't open his mouth so wide on the right side so am still getting slight wedge nipple, but we are trying! Still expressing and bottle feeding overnight though as I get most frustrated and upset when I'm tired, and ru gets most lazy about opening his mouth when he is tired, which is a bad combo!

Ahhh so much lurking and no replying sorry if I miss anyone - I keep falling asleep mid reply at night then forgetting to complete in the morning lol.

julfin I'm sure it seems a bigger hurdle than it will actually be. Your parents aren't far away are they? So you still have your safety net and us lot to help too :) poor Jasp with his jabs - I know what you mean about they heartbreaking wide eyes, they're - well - heartbreaking!

dats grrr bloody faffy children! When I was au pair to 3 I frequently used to to take the middle one (5) to school in pjs with uniform in a bag and make him change in the car at school because he'd tantrum and faff so much! we laugh about it now!

cookies was the formula given with no discussion between you? Either way that's shitty, fingers crossed the fenugreek works!

beaut I'd either persevere and make it a reward chart thing or stick him back in nappies for a bit. Either way you want to take the stress away from him so it doesn't become an issue... Tbh I'd stick him back in nappies for a week or so (I don't have a toddler but have potty trained 5 kids through nannying!). What a gorgeous boy that monty is :):)

anna I've finally lost all of the baby weight (3 stone!) but still wobbly everywhere... I want to go swimming or something but Annie still (STILLLLL!!!) won't take a bottle grrrrrr.

bluebell yes to ice tray boob milk, I found its about half an ounce per cube - is that 30ml? Who knows. Thank you so much for the expressing/feeding advice! And avent should pay me as a breast shell advertising lady!! They are so awesome haha

Shocking about baby changes! There was a similarly ridiculous thread about swimming pools and restrictions on changing - we've not encountered a changing problem but they are always in disabled toilets?! Not sure what the protocol is there...

Great idea about baby groups for xmas presents! You've inspired me :)

MrsRolly I do have a Fitbit just need to hunt it out and start using it. I did a good long walk yesterday but I really need a buggy for off-roading as mine struggled over the stones and muddy grass. I do want to update my Fitbit as mines the very basic version.
Are you going to join a gym to up your exercise. I've been looking at our local one as it has a crèche.

Cookies I have the perfect prep and it's next to the coffee machine. In fact on one sleep deprived early morning feed I managed to fill the bottle with espresso rather than milk . I didn't even realise my mistake until I left the kitchen. I don't think Monty-Beau would have approved.
The Lascal does have a strap that you can tie it up with. My posture is awful. I guess you're really aware being in the fitness industry. Have you always been a fitness instructor ? I'll have to pick your brain re exercise.

Julfin poor Jasper. The jabs are horrific. I know what you mean about those big sad eyes saying stop it hurting mummy. However, MB seems back to himself this morning.
Sounds like you need to break out your baby manicure set to stop those scratchy boob grabbing nails. MB always holds onto my clothes when feeding it's sweet.
I hope the move back into your home full time goes well. I definitely think it's good to do it sooner rather than later as like you said J needs to bond with DH. I spent a long time at my mums when I had ds1 and 2. I wish I had family around now. Trying to convince my brother to move near me from London as he and his girlfriend are going to start ttc soon.

Dats sorry you had such a shitter of a day. Hopefully today is better.
Boo to feeling down as well. Maybe you are like me in the sense that we've both had so much going on that when things calm slightly the hormones and the stress of those first sleep deprived crazy weeks get the chance to floor us.
I have to say this week I think I've only coped as Bear goes to nursery 4 days a week. We made the decision as I wanted some one on one time with MB.

Bluebell I'm the same. The smiles are so rewarding aren't they. He has a little chuckle but the first time they get the full on giggles is just lovely. That and the first time they say "I wuv you"( in bears case ) just melts my heart.

Primary I've decided to persevere re potty training. I've got the potty back out today and I'm leaving him in pants no trousers today. I think a lot of it is just laziness.
How on earth have you lost 3 stone so quickly. What's your secret? Huge well done you.

8+6 time is flying. He is changing so much and he's so heavy that I forget he's still quite a new baby.

I think a lot of my weight was water retention - I couldn't fit my shoes on after about 32 weeks pregnant. Lost about 10llbs post birth, then 1 1/2 stone in first 2 weeks through breastfeeding/too tired to eat etc... Then stalled for a week with cake eating after dp went back to work . Rest of it has slowly dropped off through healthy eating and long walks every day - I realise this is highly unachievable with other kids to look after too! I fully expect to be a heffer after number 2..

Been on quite a weight loss journey though, I was heavier than my full term pregnancy weight in Jan 2015 and managed to lose 3.5 stone between then and getting pregnant last October (think that's why I fell pregnant tbh) so still have another half a stone until the goal weight I set myself back then!

Yes, thank you bluebell, I have a chatty, smiley Huey again today, dressed in sunshine yellow to match his mood I think he's grown overnight as well, maybe the sugar rush from the calpol?! Glad to hear Ruben is better too.

beaut massive lols at the espresso/milk mix up!

Re: baby changes, boring fact for you - DH works with bars/restaurant maintenance, it's now against building regs for new businesses to have baby changing in the disabled loos. Hopefully that'll force places to put them in both ladies & gents.

julfin take it easy on the return, keep telling yourself that it will be alright and focus on the positives of Jasper getting to know his daddy, and you seeing your DH of course! With you on the scratchy nails vs nipples, ouchy!

Balls. Have just realised that I went out to buy ingredients for baking among other jobs, did everything except buy them. Will return later...

Lost my post. I'll never learn.

beaut very funny milk/coffee confusion - totally something I would do in my tired state ! No i haven't, about 2 years, as much as I've enjoyed fitness since school, I've struggled with my weight a lot over the years. Finally shifted 3 stone& became qualified - and that same 3 stone is sitting on me now. Which is why I'm so upset about it. And I need to go back to work (only a few classes a week) in 2 months and I'm in such awful shape. I'm not post natally trained but have been back at class's since 6 weeks with qualified instructors. Help in any way I can. Good efforts on the potty training - you can do it!! How's he been today?

julfin poor little jasper. George had his today. Horrible :( Wishing you well on the transition back home with your little family. Remember to speak out about how you're feeling.

dats that sounds super shit. I hope
Today has been a better day. (It's a better day here- positive mantras and all that jazz) Thank you for your kinds words and Thank you super super much for the sling advice.. I'm really leaning towards an ergo360 . And might even be able to not bother with the newborn insert by the sounds of it? Although I'm only 5ft 2 so may swamp me? I'm broad and chunky though Sooo Looking forward to trying it tomorrow. Also we've booked a holiday for when George will be 9/10 months so will definitely need one for then.

primary your weight loss is insane!! I think I've lost 2- but THREE!!? No there was no discussion, I've always said as security for him it's there for emergencies. Are you no closer to Annie taking a bottle? What ones have you tried? The fenugreek worked a treat. I remembered it was successful but better than expected. Thank goodness - been a hungry bugger all day today

bluebell I can categorically say motherhood is fucking hard! Rewarding yes, but so much pain, frustration, worrying... It just changes form as the years go by!

Omg the jabs are even worse than they were 3 years ago! Nasty nasty nasty. The little lamb is sleeping them off, hoping for a good night. (Wishful thinking?!)

It's Post Natal Depression Awareness Week I think this week? Some real touching stories around which have been a nice read. Great that the awareness is spreading .. It really wasn't the case when I had my first

Ah beaut primary glad you like the baby groups gift idea! I'm always thinking of useful presents. I hate the thought of money being wasted.

The weight loss;
primary that's amazing!!! Well done, you should be super happy with that. I gained 2.5 and still have 1 to shift but also would like to do another 1!
beaut well done on WW! That's a great start. Are you still finding it slow? I've been using my fitness pal and have lost three pounds since Sunday!!! It's really keeping my check and stopping me from snacking on crap. I'm having a cup of tea when I'm bored and brushing my teeth very quickly after dinner lol!
blue7 pounds is great! Good idea to wait for check up and progress photos. Just taken some too. Surprised the mirror hasn't broken having seen that
I'm still walking everyday and with the double buggy it's a good workout! I think when I get to three months post birth I'll start spinning and some weights. Need to tone up I feel foul! My main motivation at the moment is my normal jeans are too tight and mat ones too big. I don't want to buy a pair to keep me going so trying to get back into the old ones!

Re expressed milk bottles. My HV told me not to sterilise as it has anti bacterial properties in it, I used to still do it occasionally but hot soapy water seemed fine for dd1. I'm thinking of trying to express a bit in the morning if I can do build up a store in freezer.

Grace has been really unsettled this week. I had to take her to dr as she's had weeping eyes for two weeks that I can shift (got some drops) anyway mentioned to dr about her being unsettled and He said possible reflux or dairy allergy it's just not as obvious as dd1. So have quit that now. Not too hard as I know what to do plus stops me eating ice cream lol! Hoping it helps her settle a bit as she still won't sleep on her own or be put down!

ruby blue hope babies are fine post jabs. It's horrible watching them I found. Luckily it's over quickly!

I'm very excited tonight as just booked a surprise trip to Rome for DH bday next year. My sister is going to have the girls do we have three days and two nights to ourselves!! Woop!!!! Now planning how to surprise him

Sorry dats I forgot to send you some love. That's hard on you. You're doing so well with it all, I really admire you. I hope today was a better day today x

Oh sorry last post! here is miss Grace today

Good Luck Julfin I hope it goes well and your DH begins to bond more with Jasper. Sounds like your parents have been amazing though and well placed to give you and DH some space for you two if you need it as well.

Beaut, I am desperate to go back to the gym I am just waiting to hear if my old gym I can take Raffy when he is asleep so I can workout. I have enquired about buggy fitness so going to try that twice a week for a few weeks. Just working out where to spend my money, don't want to pay for something I won't use. I used to go to the gym at least 3 mornings a week sometimes if I was feeling keen or wanted to eat lots of cake would be 4or 5 mornings as well as a couple of evening classes so always felt like I was getting my monies worth.

Bluebell - yup I love skating have been playing for four years so I have missed it loads. also hula hooping is amazing fun. I also have a weighted hoop or I did I actually don't know where it is!

Dats you are a super lady don't beat yourself up I am having a meltdown today swapping over a chest of drawers around let alone all what you have going on.

It's taken me all day to write this post so sorry for any cross post.. Tomorrow is another hopefully more productive day!

Also physio is for something similar julfin but raffys foot turns in it has mostly corrected itself but going to the one appointment to make sure all is good. We had quite a fresh faced gp for our 24 hour check who wanted to run several issues past our local peads unit which ended up with us spending raffys third day sitting in hospital for a wee while but lucky to be checked out and eve luckier to have a healthy baby! But slightly frustrating at the time feeling like a bit of a fraud.. Anyway they said to go to one appointment regardless so doing as I was told! Will update you after.

Bluebs primary beaut ruby cookies Rolly and anyone else I've missed - thanks all for the good wishes.

Beaut - glad MB is feeling better.

Cookies - hope George recovers quickly from his jabs. After the initial shock of it, jasper was quite sleepy and lethargic for the next 24 hours or so (maybe less actually) and had a fever, but he's been fine today - very relaxed.
Yes I saw today that it was PND awareness week. A Good Thing. But I'm a bit frustrated about the absence of public information about post-natal anxiety which is what I've got, and which is similar but not the same as PND. It seems to be largely ignored or just implicitly bundled up in the very vague term "peri-natal mental health". Even most of the medical professionals don't seem to know much about it.

Anna - sorry to hear that Grace has been unsettled. Hope the dairy-free regime does the trick and she's better soon.
What a gorgeous giggly picture of Grace! So cute.
Rome - whoop whoop!

Dats - hope things are going better for you.

Indians - Hallie is lovely! (And I love the leopard-print leggings too!)

Rolly - we had a similar process with J's foot. We had one paediatric appointment and then the all-clear as they've said it'll correct itself, which it seems to be doing.

For those that are having breastfeeding wobbles, or have had and have made the decision that was right for them to continue or not, this article made me think of you. It's about approaching birth, but I honestly believe that the same should apply to all aspects of parenting:

"When you go into birth without fear of the process, it makes it easier for your body to perform more optimally. But on top of that, it also enables you to stay calm and make decisions from a rational perspective, rather than from a highly emotional, state of being; which, can only be a positive thing."

No woman should be made to fear the decisions that she makes for herself, her baby and her family. The article also goes on to talk about the difference between positive and natural, which should also apply to the way we decide to feed our babies, not what society tells us we must do.

Be confident in doing what you need to ladies, look after yourselves and have a good weekend xx

Ruby, that really resonates with me at the moment. Thanks for sharing. Please can you post the link? Have a good weekend too x

I can't believe how time is flying!!! I have an 11week old!! DD was back at preschool this week so it has been nice to have time with Ben without his big sister poking and prodding him. It's been good for her too and she loves preschool. I thought I'd add a little pic or 2 of my boy, he's growing too fast!!