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May 07 Darling buds of May crawl this way...

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scootermum · 06/02/2008 19:46

Sorry, best I could come up with in between making tea and trying to get Lils off to bed before the football starts...

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Lupins71 · 03/04/2008 08:26

Charley good new you may be moving in soon, Happy birthday to George & to Benjamim, must be a time of mixed feelings for you, we dont mind how often you pop in this place is like a mini family you dont keep in touch with them all the time lol

I am having a big clearup today, have are having a few people staying over the holidays, step dad may be arriving saturday for A's b'day thats if his girlfriend lets him out lol, we have a friend and her 5yr old staying from monday not sure how long but we always have a laugh, and other friend and dd'd best friend drom last school popping in maybe staying later in the week, then more friends following week for 2 nights - think i should charge them b&p would be onto a winner lol!

Well moving A's bed into our room hasnt made 1 jot of differance he still will only sleep with mummy, think im going to have to start being strict about daytime sleep in cot and take it from there - any suggestions from weaning off of co sleeping very welcome, I cant say i mind too much him being in there bit like cuddling a chubby teddy bear but i do sleep better if he's not

Hope everyone else has a good day, supposed to be nice weather i think

AprilMeadow · 03/04/2008 08:29

Charley, just wanted to wish George a very happy 1st birthday and to let you know that you and Ben are in my thoughts today xx

Mrsjaffabiffa · 03/04/2008 08:36

Happy Birthday George. Ben will alwas be in our hearts. Have a memorable day CM, lots of love. xxx

cameroonmama · 03/04/2008 09:19

Happy first birthday to George and Ben. Thinking about you and your family today Charley. Much love.

SKYTVADDICT · 03/04/2008 09:24

Wow, can't believe its a yaer - Happy Birtday to George and thinking about Benjamin and all your family today - mixed emotions I am sure.

If AM pops in today please could I have the birthday spreadsheet or I can see I am going to miss a few!

Working again toady but not at all happy, really tired now too which isn't helping. Boss is a complete idiot!!! Decided I am not coming back after this maternity leave -lots of jacket tatotes and pasta to eat in our house in the future and anything else cheap!

Hugs today LG&T

kaballie · 03/04/2008 09:25

Hmmm, this thread is looking very full, room for one more May baby n momma?

JamInMyWellies · 03/04/2008 09:48

Happy Happy Birthday George and Benjamin. Hope you have a lovely day. I am sure you will do something special for both boys. Thinking of you all today. xx

LG&T how are you feeling this morning?

Always room for one more Kaballie.

Cam hows the puppy I will swap mine for yours if you want seem to have gone 5 steps backwards yesterday with the toilet training. I had forgotten about your chooks that must be an intersesting mix.

Blimey Archie is the biggest grump in the world at the mo, it looks like he has about 3 teeth coming through. Also I think he is getting a bit unsettled with all the boxes around. Still no further with the move bloody paperwork.

Big massive wave to everyone, oh JL are you free next week for a wander and a slice of cake?

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 10:28

Happy Birthday George. Ben lives on through his brother and we'll never forget. Has it really been a year. xx

LG & T - sorry for making you cry. Phin is so gorgeous, definitely my kind of gal!

Welcome Kaballie.

Jam - poor Archie. L has had five coming through at once, never one to be outdone. Think she's through the worst of it now.

Has anyone got any advice re sleep, and er, how to get some. L has been in our bed since she was 4 months old. And now, its time to ship her off to her own bed. She doesn't sleep well at all with us, having said that she's never been a very good sleeper. I know all the bloody methods, but has anyone got any first hand experience they want to share? Apart from that, she's a little bundle of gorgeousness with a major sticklebrick obsession.

Still not doing any work. And I had a flump before 9am. Is that wrong?

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 10:34

Lups - only just seen your message re sleep! Help.

TillyScoutsmum · 03/04/2008 11:04

Happy Birthday George and Benjamin. CM - I was a twin but unfortunately my twin passed on a few hours after birth . Thinking of you all today xx

LG&T - hope you're ok today. The photos of Phin (and your other dc's) are gorgeous. Such a beautiful princess

Hello Kaballie - come join us. I'm relatively new here and these guys are a welcoming bunch. Had a look at your profile - your dd is gorgeous and looks just like you. Tell us all about yourself

Pink & Lups - no advice on weaning off co sleeping. Its not something we've ever done but Tilly has always been and still is a really bad sleeper so you have my sympathy.

and Pink - assuming you're talking about eating a marshmallow type thingy and nothing more kinky - then no - its not wrong

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 11:09

Ha ha - yes a marshmallow. Unfortunately, kinky does not factor into my life anymore due to the little wriggly person in the middle of us!

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 11:10

Kaballie - dd is gorgeous, little dark haired one, like mine!

She's workin those peggies!

largeginandtonic · 03/04/2008 11:19

Pink put her in her own bed. You can do it, she will scream, you will sob (cos your like that ) she will get over it, yuo will have nookie again

Kaballie lovely to have newbie to corrupt welcome

Benjamin and George!! Flippin eck where does the time go. A huge happy birthday to little George and Benjamin we are always thinking of you. Are you off to lay something on little Benjamins grave CM? Sending you lots of love on their birthday, you are doing a great job. The christening photos are a must for when G is older

I am not great, a trip to the docs some tears and a stressed momma. I have some anti depressants to get me through I have no idea how to shake this black cloud. I cant sleep, think, eat and have such a bad headache. I am lost. Phin is so gorgeous and i am so grateful to have her, ijust want to take all the impending pain away and i cant.

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 11:22

Ha ha. I'll sob, then start my 'catastrophic thinking'.

Got to go to an anxiety management group for six weeks starting on 14th April. How much fun does that sound. I said to the counsellor, will it just be a room full of mad people. I think she judged me.

Don't expect too much of yourself so soon LG & T, my sweet. Will take a while to get your head round it, but I have no doubt that you will emerge stronger and more defiant than ever!

largeginandtonic · 03/04/2008 11:24

I shall expect atext tonight then Pink, with Lexie screaming in the background. Sje will get hot and go pink in the face btw, do NOT rush her to Casualty I love you btw

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 11:28

Ha ha, but they must be missing me by now. It must be 6 weeks since I've been (although we have been to OOH and GP numerous times...). They'll probably send out a search party soon.

Love you too.

Mum2G · 03/04/2008 11:48

Lgt - that cloud will shift, but as Pink says it will take time, you have had a massive shock, and grieving for the losses involved will take time, keep talking - when you feel able, try and get some rest when you can (not easy with six kids i know) - there will be light at the end of the tunnel XX

Happy birthday George and Benjamin, thinking of you X

Mrsjaffabiffa · 03/04/2008 11:52

LOL at do NOT rush her to casualty. Oh PJ, hope the course helps things seem a little less scary. Your little Lexie is gonna give you some frights in her life you just have to learn to be rational on 98 percent of them.

lg&t, glad you went to the dr's, the cloud will lift sweetie and bright sun shine will show again soon. You are such an amazing lady, I wish I could make it all go away for you too. xx

largeginandtonic · 03/04/2008 11:56

Mum2g shall we meet for coffee or did you meet Pebble yesterday?

SKYTVADDICT · 03/04/2008 12:02

Hi LG&T - I wish I could make it all go away too. Its early days and has been a horrid week for you, just can't even imagine what you are going through. Just take things one day at a time. Lovely piccies by the way.

Really shouldn't be on here as will get caught and then that will be something else against me - boss really is a tit!

You lot do make me laugh though - PJ, had a related chat with DP last night and he can't bear to leave C to cry. He does sleep in his own bed all nigth but just won't go to sleep in it. I leave him to cry for a few mins then pick him up, rock him and he crashes. Need to get out of this habit and next week he shall be in his cot and not his travel cot - I really mean to do it. DP is going to have to go out or the DDs will just have to sit on him and barr him from coming upstairs!

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 12:06

at you meeting up.

Sky - Dh is going to Barcelone on a stag do from Friday to Tuesday (!) this weekend. I intend to try and get L to sleep in her own bed, as i find it far less stressful than when dh is there, crashing around and turning over in bed too loudly.

I might get caught too, ooh we are living on the edge eh?

Mum2G · 03/04/2008 12:07

No we didn't meet, that would have meant we would have had to eat your cake for you

next week I can do anytime mon, tues pm, weds pm or anytime thurs/ friday

Btw Welcome Kaballie!

Pinkjenny · 03/04/2008 12:08

Sorry - Barcelona, I can spell, honest.

Thanks for your words of wisdom Mrs JB.

largeginandtonic · 03/04/2008 12:19

Are you free this avo Mum2G?

Have all children next week and they all finish at lunch time tomorrow for the hols.

Lupins71 · 03/04/2008 12:20

LGT glad the docs have given you something that may help a bit, you have had such a terrible week it cant even be put into words, have the hospital offered to put you in touch with anyone that may help or be able to offer support and advice, i know you have us lot but or ts info is a bit limited at the mo and i expect what you need is info and answers, as they say knowledge is strength and as soon as you understand what you are going to be dealing with you may feel a bit more able to think about it clearer instead of it all going round in your head

PJ no advice as of yet, today i was very strict and we had a 2 hour kip together so didnt excactly go to plan, might put a post on another site i go on as see what they come up with, as i said i dont mind it too much and if we had a king size bed it would be fine and surprisingly dp doesnt mind at all however it would be nice to have the option and he does have a huge great bedroom which is now going unused,

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