June 07 - Piling on the pounds....and we're not talking about the babies!!!

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I'm off to bed too now...good night!

Are we?

Ah, the thread about putting BM in DH's tea was obviously before you joined us...time for a hilarious recap maybe

sorry

It's just one of those irrational things. I don't express either.

TBH my side of the chasm is live and let live.
I am all in favour of mooncups, BF, reusable nappies, all sorts.
Just can't see myself ever using a mooncup. Doesn't gross me out... but the thought of sitting in the cubicles in the office with a little vessel might give me the giggles actually

I'm not saying it's a bad thing...just everyone on here has different styles. Part of why I like mumsnet actually!

TA....it appears that holly is waiting on some stuff from her as well

what works for one doesn't work for someone else.

Actually I think I am a pretty crap parent, dh is much better. But I try.

OMG!!!!
Holly Say good bye to your £££

Bargain Lentil Weaver!
It says you should empty it every 4hrs or so, but (TMI) with my periods I bet I'd have to after half an hour - or else would I explode??!!

Not so sure about the washable towels though. Now I know that the sun bleaches baby poo from nappies, what about blood?
I was reading about them somewhere (dont think it was on our thread) and every month a womens boyfriend reminded her to water the plants with her blood water (ie the water she was soaking them in) 'cos it was really good manure!! Barff!!

TA, I'll let you know how I get on with it

it's a very interesting idea, not how I'd imagined (was thinking crescent moon shape?).

I don't think I ws to miss out the puree stage, TBH I prefer that to finger food. And I love the smell of formula powder - reminds me of making the bottles for the orphaned lambs when I was little.

I think mum2lirobbie may actually be a super hero in disguise, off to fight some crime....

TA....you are the best parent for your DS. We all think that at times, but they love us unconditionally

jbm, I saw that thread [bleargh]....I'm not sure I'd go quite that far, although if I've been soaking nappies I do empty my bucket on a particularly pathetic carex in our garden. It seems to be helping. I wouldn't pour it out into the herb garden though

Speaking of which, DD1 managed to feed DD2 some fish pie today when I was momentarily looking in the wrong direction. I managed to hook most of it out of her mouth with a little finger. DD2 was then grizzly for the rest of dinner...I think she wanted more!

right I am off.
DH is complaining.

Holly - file a paypal complaint, don't bother waiting. The woman is a thief. She has £100 of my money.

Interested in Mooncups?.....Read This

I didn't want to gross anyone out any more than they probably are!

LOL BZ, I'm sure it hasn't done her any harm. DS has kindly shared a lollipop with DD, and some honey from his fingers

Goodnight all Im off to have glass of red vino with my man - its his birthday tomorrow (a year since L was conceived!!)

thought I'd get us ready for tomorrow...

new thread

Hi Girls

I don't know if you remember me - pingu. I haven't posted on here in ages, although I do check reguarly to see how you all are. I went through my pregnancy at the same time as you guys and was on here for a little while after. I especially remember you foxy and trendaverter, because I sat at the computer the night I was in labour, asking your opinion if I was really in labour or not! (thankyou so much for that by the way! {grin}
I went/am going through a particuarly weird time since the birth because my partner (of 3 yrs) has ended our relationship. As you can imagine, his timing was pretty poor, and so I've found it very difficult to deal with. I had these visions of my maternity leave turning me into a domestic godess - not this.... I wanted to spend the months after the birth discussing all the things you guys are discussing, but instead i've been going over access, maintenence, me moving out....its shit to say the least. To make matters worse....I live in manchester, but am from Ireland and so came home when he broke it off in order to get my head clear and to get some help from my family. That was 6 weeks ago, and he's only seen the baby twice and rings weekly. It's so sad...I could never have forseen this. I dont mean this to sound in any way disrespectful, but it would have been easier if DD had been the result of a short-lived relationship/fling, but we were together for 3 yrs and thats pretty hard to swallow.I feel dead scared about my future. I'm a grown woman, have a good job etc.....but affairs of the heart have the uncanny ability to turn you into a snivelling weck eh?
Anyway guys, sorry to hijack what is essentially a parenting thread....I just wanted to say hello (although realise I've done it so negatively!)I hope you're all well, I remember the kindness that many of you showed me when i was here more reguarly, and I thank you for that.

Pingu x

pingu.....{hugs} to you, lovely lady. Of course we all remember you (daisybump here btw). I hope your LO is doing well.

I'm so sorry to hear about your relationship breakdown. Has he perhaps just had an attack f cold feet over the parental responsibility? Is there any chance things will get back on track?

Try not to worry too much about being scared to do it on your own. My partner and I split up just before I found out I was PG with DS and I went through the pregnancy on my own and was on my own till DS was 3.5 years old. His dad was really freaked initially, but came round, was there for the birth, visited every month, then every three weeks, then every two, then we had a holiday together, then got back together and are now married and of course have our lovely DD as well.

the being on your own thing is hard, but you get into a wee groove of your own and it is very special being the only carer for your DC. You will have a very strong bond because of this.

Are you coming back to Manchester at any point? I'm in Leeds so am only a short train journey away if you wanted to meet up. DKMA is in Cheshire as well, so we can arrange something for us Northern gals I'm sure.

If you want to talk off the board, e-mail me on daisybump at yahoo dot co dot uk.

And come and talk on the new thread....link a few posts back. And feel free to moan and vent and share your woes.....it's what we're here for