March 2007: Babies no longer: the road to Toddlerdom

[MrLSG]

MrsLSG suggested it, so her it is...

I've observed that calling Toby a baby isn't really accurate anymore, he (as one of the younger March babies - actually being born in April) is now toddlering (or is that staggering?), hence the title of the thread.

Sorry if Dad's aren't allowed around here: But Toby just loved joining in garden football with his big brother and dad earlier tonight.

Hi Supersilly - same probs here with lack of sleep due to night feeding - also have insomnia!

I'm so tired I can barely function

bethoo, good luck with new baby and new man!!!

You can get clary sage from boots or holland barratt I think. I don't think it works though, so wouldn't bother. have lots of sex instead!!

Much sympathy to all the tired people.
Usual story here too. (yawn)

sillysausage are you stressed?
Though sometimes I think the less you sleep, the less able you are to sleep ironically, that happens to me -it is hard to relax and switch off.

Hasan has discovered the baby dolls and little buggys. Very sweet-he comes to me with a dolls blanket and doll to tuck into the buggy for him. The problem starts when ds2 tries to play with him! yesterday he ended up howling and clinging onto both buggys desperate not share oh dear. Ds2 is very understanding.

It is so cold and wintery here today but my sister is over from scotland today so fun weekend!

Bethoo wishing you well...could be anytime now!

famous last words from bethoo
Maia born just before midnight last night weighing 7lbs exactly
She's staying in for now 2nd half of text missing so not clear but think she's ok
Have txted back congrats and love n hugs

Aw that's great news thanks Piffle for the update.
I feel all mushy now

Bethoo well done and looking forward to hearing how it went.

great news
congrats to Bethoo

cool, well done to bethoo, that's a nice civilised sized baby

LOL Kitty!

WELL DONE BETHOO
massive kisses and hugs to you and your baby, DS and new man xxxxx

Can't wait to hear all the gory details!

Super - yes am stressed at work - all good stuff and lots of good things happening but am naturally lazy and want to crawl back into my comfort zone! Am same as you - less sleep = more tense = even less sleep

Top Tip - a friend recommended Boots Homeopathic insomnia tablets - I tried them and they do work - wierd dreams but they do aid sleep - OK to take whilst BF as well

Congratulations Bethoo Good weight and a lovely name.

Congrats Bethoo
Welcome to the 2nd baby club lol
Lovely namexx

How is everyone?
I've been trying to unlatch Hasan in the night so he'll go to sleep not breastfeeding. Usually he throws a total strop and climbs out of bed and storms off howling

But I'm making miniscule progress in that last night he settled again quite quickly and fell back to sleep lying on my chest.

I'm trying to follow Dr Jays suggestions but after 3 nights of getting them to go to sleep without the breast you then refuse the breast for three nights and I'm dreading and putting off that stage for now! I suppose I'll have to grab the bull by the horns eventually.

hi ladies jsut a quickie as cant stay on lap top for long with demanding baby and toddler who likes to bang on keyboard!
just a few details, didnt think i was in labour but called hospital on insistance of friend. when i got there at 8 as been having contractions since 7 i was already 6 cm dilated. at the pushing stage i was freaked as all so fast and hate not being in control and too late for any other pain relief other than gas and air which i was advised not to use at the pushing stage as i was breathing through the contractions on it and not pushing! at one stage i said right i ma gong home, i do not want to do this anymore! ended up giving birth standin up! had to stay in so maia could have 24 hours observation due to my grouop b strep and becasue the labour was fast the IV did not have time to take effect or something like that!
Piffle - snt you an email on fb, i am a nosy buggar! hope it is not an ex! or a friend of the ex wifes!
thank you everyone for all the well wishes, she is lovely but hates sleeping on her own so is already in the bed with us! us being me and new man since he stays most nights and helps with the babies and cooks and washes my back!

Excellent bethoo, very well done. Quick labours are a real shock to the system aren't they?

It's great that you hav your new man to help you.

Give little maia a hug and kiss from me

Bethhooo - I love the name!

A beautiful DS and new born DD (can't wait to see her!!!)and considerate new man!!!

!!!!

Hope you are getting some sleep Bethoo!

Well done Bethoo! I had very quick labours last 3 and did go into shock but still reckon it is a good way to pop 'em out

How lovely that your new man is totally on board...good omen for the future!

big congrats Bethoo and welcome little Maia!! Hope that you are getting lots of rest and Hayden is enjoying being a big brother. Glad that things are working out with the new man.

Congrats Bethoo, glad it's all going well.

Hello everyone else, hope you are all ok. Sorry don't post much, lots going on at mo. Have had a bit of worrying info from DS's consultant. She has raised the possibility (and it is just that at this stage but still) that he could have mild cerebral palsy. He is still not walking alone, or standing without holding on, and walks a lot on his tiptoes because he has tight muscles in his legs and also tight hamstrings. When he sits, he doesn't properly straighten his legs and often sits back on his pelvis rather than properly upright, and lacks strength in his lower back (although it's hard to believe when he resists going into the pram - seems to have plenty of strength then...!) He has also had glasses recently as he has a bit of a turn in the eye. She said it could be developmental delay as we have been treating it all along, but it could be CP, which they can't diagnose until he's between two and three. He is having physio for his legs etc and has also been referred for occupational therapy to get him a supportive chair for the floor to make him sit straight, and also to orthotics (?) to see if he needs special shoes. All in all, we are never far from the hospital these days. So, I had a bit of a meltdown after I got told that, and wild anxiety (only had meeting on Tues), which has subsided a bit, but still. It's funny, I've feared all along that there may be something more serious than just delay wrong, but my god it still comes as a shock when someone puts even the possibility into words. There's no suggestion he has any cognitive impairment. I've never had any worries over that as he's a bright, chatty little boy. It's just going to be a slow, long waiting game as time reveals what will or will not be. I rang the health visitor the morning after the appointment and have got meetings set up to get more help for him, etc, so I'm doing everything I can - whether or not he has it, the more help he gets the better I figure.

oh Callie, I'm so so sorry that you're going through the mill at the moment. Hugs to you and lovely little Jordi xxxx

Aw Callie that must be shocking and take a bit of time to process. But if it is that, knowing will help you all understand what to do to help him and it will become a smaller issue once you get your heads round it.

I have a dear friend with cp, for her it means she is in a wheelchair but it is mostly very mild for her and she is happily married and the worst part of it is that her family neglected and rejected her

When we discovered my niece has aspergers it was shocking and upsetting and at first made me define her differently and feel that I had lost her somehow, but once it sank in I realised she hadn't changed and I just had a better understanding of her difficulties.

Callie so sorry to hear that. But at least he is getting the help he needs- better sooner than later.

Callie - you sound like you are in a bit of shock. Do you know much about CP (I don't) - you are prob doing lots of research atm.

What will it mean to you and Jordi?

You must be in an agonising position, not knowing. At leasty you can get some knowledge behind you now and some support in place if needs be.

I know its not the same thing at all, but my brother has Downs and he is the most wonderful man.

You will probably feel better when you know more and eventually have a diagnosis?

Massive [hugs] as you must be feeling all over the place atm

Callie - Sorry to hear about that worrying info
Waiting to find out will be hard but it could still just be developmental delay

Hope everyone has had a good weekend
Sunshine here which always helps

DD finally decided to start walking this weekend so I feel last week's wellie boot purchase was justified (had to pay £16 as she's only wearing a size 2)

Ds1 went off to Paris for his school trip today and firstly they had to do an emergency landing and hang about in London for 4 hours and then he realised his wallet was gone with all his money and I have been in such a state all day fretting about him.
I've cancelled his card and just hope the teachers can lend him money and that he'll be okay.
He is so sheltered...never been away before and so laid back...he was probably really easy to steal from.

Poor DS1 - I'm sure he'll be okay, teachers will sort it