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April 2007 - grandma and her crew

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JoMa · 07/08/2007 17:12

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weeonion · 08/08/2007 00:04

sorry. indulgent post there.

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maveta · 08/08/2007 07:52

Oh WO, it´s always horrible when it comes time to leave, isn´t it? Even more so if it´s where you really, deep down, want to be Thank goodness we live in the age of webcams and email and phones, was saying to my mum´s friend that sometimes it´s a bit lonely and she was telling me about when she was living in the middle of nowhere in a foreign country with her two little ones and her husband working away, just like my mum. And then they didn´t have satellite tv, videos, their own telephone, email or anything...eeeeek. Now THAT would be boring

(don´t you just love older generations´ ´aaaah but WE had it so much worse´ stories? )

So have really made an effort with a bedtime routine, bath, short massage, quiet time and story and last night he was asleep by 9.15pm. We still let him fall asleep on the sofa because the last time we tried to leave him in his cot there followed 1.5 hours of hysterics (on all sides...). So, for now, just sleeping is good, I´ll worry about the WHERE later . Up at 5.30 for a feed and back to sleep and still asleep now at almost 9am

Was so cute last night, I was feeding him lying down on the sofa, me on the inside and him on the outside. Dh came in from work and I said he was to do the story so he went and got one and sat down next to us. I said to wait til I´d finished feeding but contrary bugger that he is, just started reading. As soon as he heard his Dad´s low voice speaking to him in Catalan my nipple just PLOPPED out of his mouth and he stared at me and then smiled really slowly and THEN sloooooowly turned his head fully round to stare at dh. And then gave him a big smile! Awwwwww..dh nearly cried! lol

[BIG soppy mum emoticon!]

Sexonlegs · 08/08/2007 08:12

Morning ladies

Hope you are all well and have had good nights.

BalletMum, a belated welcome, and pmsl at your ds's latest saying!!

Weeonion, hope you are ok. I used to feel like that when I lived in Scotland and all my family were South. I used to get so upset at leaving, even though I loved living in Scotland. Just keep looking forward to your next visit there. xx

Off again to my parents today, although B is in such a s mood that I don't know if I dare take her anywhere!!!!

Best head, as need to get sorted. Enjoy the day. xx

flashfinn · 08/08/2007 08:24

My week is just getting crapper

I think I have slipped a disc in my neck - neck and shoulder are agony - so am stuffing in loads of nurofen & paracetomol in hope can manage the pain til get back home on fri and see doctors - can't be arsed with the fuss of seeing one here.

Had to take Ernie to emergency doctor yesterday as he got a rash, wet all sleepy, wouldn't feed and either screamed or whimpered for hours and hours - they couldn't find anything specifically wrong - so he has some calpol to help - think could be an ear infection - but not sure. He is still hot and grumpy.

I have given up breastfeeding - ish. He is now having 5oz hungry baby bottles every 3 hours - (apart from yesterday) - I have tried to latch him on a few times but he just plays about. Feeling okay about it as have fed him for nearly 4 months which is a lot more than the others and he has had a really good start. Quite proud of myself but still feeling guilty for stopping.

He is crying again

Funeral is tomorrow morning

Crap day already Hoping things get better soon

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 08:26

Morning everyone
weeonion that's a lovely story about the bedtime story Though DH has always been really good with T I think he's enjoying himself a lot more now he's a bit older. He gives him fun baths (splashing and ducks) whereas mine are in-wash-out! He also does the bedtime story, T seems to enjoy the cuddle and hearing his voice.
We had a terrible night, T woke up about 2am because he had a dirty nappy. I changed it, and decided that as we were both awake I'd offer him a feed. Being a little guts he took it, went back to bed and then projectile vomited everywhere (and filled his nappy again). He was still being sick as I was trying to clean him up, so I ended up having to bath him (well DH did). Worst thing was when i was trying to run his bath he was shivering from the cold and still being sick I got DH up at that point to cuddle him while I got the bath ready.
Anyway, he seems fine so far today, and I've learnt a lesson about not giving him a night feed unless he wants one!

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 08:27

Oh octo sorry for the x post and to hear you're having such a rough time of it. How is he today? Poor you with your neck and shoulder as well Just get through the next couple of days...

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 08:30

What a nightmare time you're having. Hope ernie is better today, if not, are you going to take him back to emergency docs / A&E?

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 08:31

I do know I've posted twice BTW am just worried!

flashfinn · 08/08/2007 08:55

Back again ... thanks Katy - he still cries alot and is obviously in pain. The doctor rang this morning to see how he was which is nice considering we just walked in off the street. DH got really upset and worried about him then burst into tears outside because the doctor said we may need to take him to A&E at Derriford - where his mum died.

Have the number for the doctor and will call them if he seems to get worse. They said if he goes downhill on calpol then need to call them. Its when the calpol starts to wear off he gets worse. Poor little thing

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 09:21

Poor little thing, and your poor DH. Hope he fels better very soon.

What time is the funeral tomorrow? Are you going straight home after it?

I assume they (and you) are worried about meningitis? Does he show any other symptoms?
(Sorry to be a scaremongerer but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't mention it and somehow it hadn't occured to anyone else! I'm sure it has though, tends to be high on your list of fears!)

elkiedee · 08/08/2007 09:41

weeonion, yes I plan to move back to Leeds - my timescale is before Danny starts school, was planning to try again for another baby first, and if that works, take the maternity leave etc. If it doesn't look like it will happen, I will probably try to selll up here sooner. I don't feel settled here after 12 years, though I have appreciated the area more recently - we moved in here nearly 9 years ago and have lovely neighbours, fairly handy shopping, decent public transport, and some promising public/publicly funded services to support parents of babies and young children.

WO again, is your dp from Glasgow?

Maveta, bless at your story.

Flash, dh and ernie, I'll be thinking of you. Hope he feels better soon.

I'm off out now to meet my friends from the postnatal class, one is hosting us at her house this morning.

normabutty · 08/08/2007 09:45

FF, what a truly awful time you're having at the moment . I really hope Erinie gets better quickly and so does your neck. Thinking of all of you. x

ok, so i've already forgotten what else i was going to post

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 09:50

morning elkie and normabutty
Right, off to have a shower before my tesco shopping gets delivered
(It's a hard life )

CaptainDippy · 08/08/2007 10:25

Morning! How are we all?

FF - {{{{{hugs}}}} you are going through so much atm - I am thinking of you as you attend the funeral today - Hoping that poor wee Ernie gets better asap, poor thing - could just be a combo of the heat and a bit of an ickky tum? Snuggles to him from Phoebe! Well Done for BF for 4 months too - no mean feat

{{{{{hugs}}}}} to weeonion too - it is hard to leave.

I would love a recipe book Luce - captain_dippy "at" yahoo "dot" co "dot" uk

I'll check for Book swap email in a sec .....

VERY tired today - tried "Dream Feeding" P at 11pm - did it work!!? Did it hell!!? Still up at 5am for a feed and then other too up at 6am - yuk yuk yuk - DD1 mega grumpy today - has gone out with Grandma, hope she gives her hell!! Bonus is that DD's 2 & 3 went down for sleeps early.

Working this pm - hope the laptop is there!

CaptainDippy · 08/08/2007 10:27

Ooooh - meant to say for those who missed it - I've put loads of new pics on my profile - take a look - my girlies are sooooo yummy and gorgeous!!

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 10:33

I want more babies!!
That one of K&S meeting their sister is so lovely
I need to stop looking at your profile

CaptainDippy · 08/08/2007 10:37

Try coming over to my house on a Mon, Wed or Fri about 5.15pm ...... It'll soon put you off!

bumble75 · 08/08/2007 10:45

Morning all,

Have just caught up on everything and the wee one has woken up... or has she... yes she has...

I will be back later, in the meantime, hope everyone has a lovely day!

xx

maveta · 08/08/2007 11:07

CD - your girls really are beautiful! Love the pic of your dh chucking - K?? - up in the air.. showed it to dh and said, 'isn't that an amazing picture' he said 'well yeah, as long as he caught her again'!

Flash - sorry it all seems to be happening for you guys, poor little Ernie, hope he feels better soon. Thoughts to all of you x

runnyhabbit · 08/08/2007 11:08

Morning all

Sorry, have not caught up Weather has been far too nice to stay indoors

I hope everyone is ok. I'm not going to post too much on here about PND (going to use the other thread for that, and thank you for your support) but just thought I'd let you know that I've seen the dr (who is great) and we're putting together an action plan (for want of a better phrase)

W is now 14lb 8oz, and I swear he is trying to talk - I get some lovely stories

Take care all (and I will try to catch up....promise!)

xx

Katy44 · 08/08/2007 11:11

Glad to hear that runny, sounds as though things are looking up - enjoy the sunshine

AngeG · 08/08/2007 11:14

Morning all,

WO and Elkie - Sorry you're feeling down. Thinking of you both.

Octo/FF - Sending you lots of ((((hugs))))You're gong through so much atm. Thinking of you all. Hope Ernie gets better soon and your neck. xxxx

CD - Sorry the dreamfeed didn't work

Can't remember anything else. Off to have my eyebrows waxed in a minute.

Back later xx

AngeG · 08/08/2007 11:15

Dippy - I also meant to say...if I haven't before They are fantastic photos on your profile. All your girls are gorgeous. xx

CaptainDippy · 08/08/2007 11:18

Thank you! Maveta - Yes, he did catch her again! It is my middle girlie in the pic btw, Sophia - she is tiny enough for DH to fling like that - don't think he would try it with Katherine anymore as she is a great big heifer!!

Enjoy the wax, ange - ow!!