FEB 08- Sore nips and no naps continued!!!!

[sarahmikeharryandrosie]

Hi Ladies thought i wouls open the thread but i have no imagination- hence the title!!!!

So much poo - I just don't know where to start
The poo toe sucking really made me laugh, I'll be giggling about that one all day!

Princess - hope your LO is better soon, it must be awful for all of you
((((((hugs))))))

Just been nappy shopping again, I was meant to be buying a few replacement wraps but accidentally bought 2 new bamboo bumgenius ( I love them too much to only own one)
I really ought to sell some old nappies to fund my habit.

"accidentally bought" - lol Lucy!

can't be as bad as my sling habit... have just bought another one, and they don't come cheap

Bloody hell Princess, good luck for the lumbar puncture. I hope they get to the bottom of Ferdie's illness and he is all perfect again soon. Must be very hard having to remain sane for DD as well as worrying about DS.

Just to add some poo talk, DS2 now poos at least once a day too, instead of every 2 or 3 days. DD is still or 4 times a day usually, but at least it is no longer so runny it slips outs the sides .

No weight annoucement for me this week as I also gained 2lbs. Am amazed it wasn't more. Have not walked further than the swings most days, and done v little running around. However I have, to use Thursdaynext's words (hello Thurs and welcome back!) have been a hysterical wreck a few times. DD drives me insane sometimes, and DS1 has been up and down and has had two monster tantrums today. My mum was here for the night and she tells me he is being a perfectly normal 2yr old boy, which made me feel better. One tantrum was because i said no when he asked for calpol (he is not ill, AFAIK).

DD crying. Off again.

Princess - I hope you get some answers soon and your lovely boy gets better.

Egg - we sometimes give our boys 'special' medicine (ie water in a spoon)when only one is sick and the other wants medicine too.

Nothing much happening here. ds2 rode his bike without stabilisers for the first time yesterday so we are very proud. Ds1 was 4.5 before he had the confidence to do it but ds2 has no fear.

We've been making home made pizzas and cakes here today so a very domesticated day!

Mumpty moment - Malcolm's passport application was sent back because I had failed to include a) birth certificate and b) payment.

That was after two attempts to get the photos properly evidenced and two weeks of walking past the post box to post it.

I too had decided not to weigh in this week!

Hope today went ok Princess.

Hi all. Been in France again as DH had a conference in San Francisco so Katie and I went to my parents for 2 weeks.

Princess: I do so hope that Ferdie will home with you soon, healthy and happy.

Quick question: Katie is 4 months, anyone else giving their LO's a few spoons of baby rice or pureed fruit, a few baby spoons a day?

Hi all. Been in France again as DH had a conference in San Francisco so Katie and I went to my parents for 2 weeks.

Princess: I do so hope that Ferdie will home with you soon, healthy and happy.

Quick question: Katie is 4 months, anyone else giving their LO's a few spoons of baby rice or pureed fruit, a few baby spoons a day?

Lovemymum- welcome back i hope you have had a good time with your parents,

Rosie has been having solids since bout 16 weeks, she is now 20 weeks and had baby cereal for brekkie and pureed veg and fruit for dinner, you just do what you think is best for DD everyone says somthing different!!!

So glad its friday its been a long week!!! have a larege glass of red as its been a stressfull day, looked after a friends 15month old screaming son for a couple of hours this am as she took her older ds to preschool induction, OMG he can cry and cry and cry!!!!

When they got back he was fine but my DS turned into a horror- refused to share, moody, stroppy, ignorant, rude, i was so embarrased he sat on the stairs for 3 mins but refused to say sorry for hurting ben so it sook aroung 30 mins- needless to say i was glad tey went home !!!!!

DD is as gorge as ever, she is so good its unreal!!!!

Hoping for a great day tomorrow!!!! we will see!!lol

Thanks Sarah. It's hard to know what to do (first-time mum).

Am thinking of having some counselling to help me get over Katie's birth and my feelings about being a mum. I just need someone to talk to. (Induced due to borderline high blood pressure and then discharged for 24 hours before waters leaking and then, eventually, a caesarean.)

Lovemymum, I don't know if the Birth Trauma Association would be any help?
www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/.
I think some people find it helpful to talk through the birth with someone at the hospital. Or maybe more general counselling would be better, I don't know. Becoming a mum sure takes some adjusting to as well.
I'm going to leave solids till 6 months, I can't be bothered with the mess and I am a bit of guideline obsessive. As Sarah said though, everyone will tell you something different.

Sarah, I think you should have an extra big glass of wine for being kind enough to look after other peoples children.

Calpol is very popular here as well, Egg. DS often shouts for 'some of that yummy pink medicine', although he's just getting over chickenpox so Piriton is the new drug of choice! Good idea with the 'special medicine' Rozzy. And congrats on the bike riding, that must be so exciting. Is your DS2 only 3? Is that not very young to be riding a bike?

I think I need a new sling as well, I have a wrap sling which is great but now the weather's a bit better I am boiling. Has anyone got a Mei-Tei type thing?

bonsoir lovemymum, nice to have you back . nothing to lose with counselling - so def think its worth giving it a go. i had an ok birth and i still found it distressing beyond belief. i have huge amounts of respect for the bravery of people who had a harder time of it. tough times pass, though it doesnt always feel like it at the time. also, it cant be good not having dh about. to my shame, i am envious of my SIL and brother because they can afford certain things that we can't, butmy SIL is on her own approx a third of each month while my brother works abroad and that must be v hard. dh was late home this evening, dd was doing her usual evening going a bit nuts and i was so frayed around the edges by the time he got here. know you'll be doing a great job - parenting's a bit of a long game i reckon. or at least that's what i'm telling myself...! keep talking to us! x

Bonsoir all. Actually it's nearly Bon Matin! it will be getting light soon.

Am feeding LO again. DH still not back from work so have not had supper yet (except some toast ). He is going to be out all day tomorrow too b/c Saturday is his day for playing sport.

Princessllama - thinking of you. Hope the LP was ok and that Ferdie is getting better. xx

Egg - what is it with this poo business? Just as I was congratulating myself on having a LO with the sense to poo only 1-2x/week, now he is pooing 1-2x/day. Most inconvenient when we are going out, he always does it when there are no changing facilities for miles around.

Rozzy/Egg/Thursday - I read in the paper that there is a new placebo medicine for children! called Obecalp! (Wonder if it works on man-flu too?)

Gill - glad its not just me having mumpty moments

sarah - oh dear, a traumatic day for all concerned! sounds like your DS was cross at the screamer for taking his beloved mummy away from him!

lovemymum - nice to hear from you again I would definitely go for the counselling if I had been through such an awful birth experience as you! So many times I just broke down in tears in front of GP or HV, was asked if the birth was traumatic and had to admit that actually it was fine but I was a wreck anyway with sleep deprivation etc! Also I think sleep deprivation makes it harder to deal with all that birth stuff in the early days which is why counselling is often good at this stage.

Thursday - I'm in the same position - getting hot in my wrap! the sling I have just ordered is a gorgeous mei tai, I think they're particularly good for this age when they can support their heads well. if not sure maybe you could find a slingmeet near you?

tyaca - much sympathy on the dh late home from work thing.... it's not fun is it.

Right LO has gone to sleep again so off to bed.

Hi.

Thanks for your replies. I think i do need to discuss what happened, cos i don't want another baby EVER, cos i haven't come to terms with what happened. (6 am the Dr want to burst my waters, at 9 am i was discharged but told to come in for daily checking - this is unheard of!!!).

Lovemymum - lovely to hear from you again. I think counselling is definitely a good idea - you would be advised to do that for any other type of trauma so should do it for a traumatic birth experience too. Can't do any harm anyway. I was determined to wait until 6 months to wean lo (weaned other 2 at 17/18 weeks). However, 20 weeks of 2-3 hourly feedings is weakening my resolve somewhat!!! He has also started cluster feeding again late afternoon and waking earlier in the morning. Have bought some baby rice so might give it a go soon.

Thursday - my ds2 is 3yrs 8months so I think that is quite young to be riding a bike without stabilisers (proud emotion). I think it's because he has a big brother so he started using his bike when he was 2.5. We also have one of these walking bikes which are really good for helping them to balance. Unfortunately he's so clumsy that he regularly manages to fall just walking around the house so goodness knows what'll happen when he's on his bike. He's already managed to somersault off his scooter today - he justs wipes hiself down and carries on though - he's so used to falling down!

Hi all - I just caught up on the last 2 pages - that is all I can manage but it is really nice to hear everyone's news - though shocked at what princess and family must be going through. I am sending positive vibes to you all right NOW xxxx

Australia was absolutely fab. A really nice holiday before work starts next week. My dad's internet connection is via satellite - so too slow for mumsnetting - hence my absence! The flights were fine considering you are trapped in an aluminium tube for 22 hours with 600 other people! LO (just) fitted into the bassinet and slept alot on the plane. The only bugger is when you get turbulence and the flight attendant makes you wake a sleeping baby to hold her on your knee with a seatbelt on! Luckily it only happened once! Scream city!

I am trying out baby rice mixed to a very watery consistency - so far she has taken about 2 teaspoons full. She wants to feed about every 2 hours (4 hourly at night) so she must be hungry! LO is 26 weeks now.

Life is about to get very busy with work for the next 3 weeks so I may not have time to post but I will keep reading all your news. xxx

hello, all. just a quickie, am off to a family picnic... tho' looks like its going to be an indoor one at this rate. spent last night making banana muffins and choc cornflakes cakes only to wake up and find our fridge had defrosted itself merrily onto the cornflake cakes . rock and roll of a satuurday night, huh?

thursnext and sally, funny how the smallest thing can prompt the need to buy a new sling ;-) i'm swinging between the lush looking baby bjorn synergie and a mei tei. by swinging between, i mean eyeing up on ebay, rather than reaching into pocket!

gill, i swear i'm queen of leaving post in the botton of my bag for weeks and weeks. we've lived in our current flat for 3 years and still get 10+ bits of mail for old owners each week. i get so BORED with writing on them and posting them. am also so BORED with taking the shite that comes thru our letterbox and putting it straight into recycling. tempted to put recycling bin outside front door for people to deliver straight into and save myself the effort. ho hum, completley OT rant! where are you taking malcom that he'll need a passport? you know hampshire's in the EU, right?

sarah - weekend any better than the week? did you just have one glass of wine? after reading your post i couldnt help but think you might be erring towards a couple!

egg - sorry to hear you had a rough few days. have you had a better weekend? dd proving to be a handful at the moment, but i err towards hard-hearted b**ch rather than hysterical wreck . she is so lovely, but sometimes by the time the weekend comes i just want to hand her over to DH and do something more interesting, like clean the kitchen cupboards. which i just did. and found spices with use by dates of 2004! we lived in wales then and have moved three times since....

ok, going to go get my picnic act togther. princesss hoping that radio silence is cause LP brought good news and the all is ok with you and yours.

and lovemymum, would it help to write down birth story in childbirth section of MN? unashemedly ask for sympathy and responses? i know quite a few people do that. sometimes its just good to write down and have other people read and bear witness to. not as an alternative to counselling, obvs but a place to start. i felt a lot better when i put it all down in an email to a friend. also writing here about the night i spent in hospital after dd born helped me move on from what was most distressing night.

and big HULLO to Omy! and v gl for going back to work, by next week do you mean tomo or a week tomo?

Back at work tomorrow! Sheeeet - due to Australia trip LO is not at all ready to be left with DH - so far has not taken a bottle at all! Poor little mite will have to learn quickly this week! MIL has offered to drive her up to my work for feeds if all else fails. It could be a stressful week!

How bloody annoying that your cooking was ruined by the fridge - why did it defrost? Hope the rain holds off for your picnic. My DD2 is about to do a dance performance in the park - last year they were rained off and it looks like the same might happen this year!

Sorry i can't reply to all your posts - so much to get done after been away for 2 weeks. Thanks for your advice.

Omy - am v impressed - i only had a 2 hour flight and found that nerve wracking enough, in case Katie woke up and screamed (she slept a lot).

Tyaca - wot a pain about your fridge!!!!!

Hello all, welcome back Omy and lovemymum (can't remember if I have already said that to LMM). Omy you are very brave doing the Oz flight, but forgot you get a bassinet for the young ones on a long flight which must have helped. Glad you had a lovely time and good luck for work tomorrow.

A quick question for you also Omy, and I hope this comes out in a curious manner not accusing in any way, but how is your LO 26 weeks? I can't remember when she was born but mine are not even 26 weeks yet and they were born 10 Jan. Least I don't think they are, as presuming 26 weeks is 6 months (ie half of 52 weeks)?!?!? I tried counting the weeks for mine but keep losing track, so am just being utterly curious. It could of course just be a typo .

Does anyone have Princess's mobile no? Is it possible to send a text to wish her love and luck from us or should we just leave her alone until she comes back on here? Really hoping little Ferdie is ok.

DD has been a bit better this weekend. She likes to be held a lot, so having DH here as well helps.

Took DS1 swimming this morning on my own, leaving DH with the babies. Was lovely to spend a couple of hours with just DS1. We went to the coffee shop afterwards for cake, and then he had a quick play in their softplay bit. When we got home we found my inlaws had popped in on their way back from somewhere. A perfect visit from them as I missed all but the last half hour of it .

Tyaca hope your picnic was good. Weather is a bit strange here but think we could have managed a picnic, no rain but a bit grim looking at times. Gutted about your cakes though, esp when you spend your precious Saturday night making them. I would have sobbed.

DS2 has a cold. DS1 has a cough. Am praying that all three are ok for nursery tomorrow.

Sally, hope your DH has been doing all the work today to make up for his sport filled Saturday and being home so late on Friday night!

just filled my first ice cube tray of pureed carrot - a seminal moment! The rain held off thank goodness.
Thinking of Princess and Ferdie xxx

Egg - oh duh! just shows my brain is sooo not ready for work! I have been on maternity leave for 26 weeks - and I had written it on the calendar - so I read 26 weeks and thought it was the baby's age - hmmm.
She must be 20 weeks! Maybe I will keep back that carrot for a few more weeks!

Ahh phew I was not sure if I was going mad! I started DTs at 23 weeks (I think). Really did plan to hold off til 26 weeks but hey...

Am getting concerned about Beany. She has never been away from us so long and normally pops in every day or two. I did see she had posted elsewhere when I looked over a week ago but have not checked since. Hope she is ok.

DH is watching the footie. No beer is being consumed though. Am tempted to crack one open just to get in the spirit of things, but instead I am sorting out all the DCs CTF accounts so I can access them online and pay into them easily. They are all with Family Investments and you can add a pic of them for each account profile so am choosing some super cute ones of course [proud].

Forgot to say, they have been rolling a little bit finally. Not often but both have managed it on their own both ways.

Omy really hope your first day is ok tomorrow!

dh also watching footie. i am drinking whisky. but that's less to do with the spirit of things and more to do with the time . am annoyed re footie cause means i'll have to wait to watch big brother on plus one. bean often on the AIBU threads i think, have been tempted to wave but managed to surpress stalker tendencies.

picnic was indoors. it was whole family - my mum got to push my niece (first gc, born in dec) in her pram round park. bless my mum everytime i looked over she had this huge smile on her face.