January 08 shiny new - year babies , night night sleep tight - yeah right !!

[lilyloo]

Thought as there were no objections and we were at 950 i would get us all a new thread

oh ange, sorry to hear about negative equity def better to stay out for now if you can. we are so happy atm as we really don't want to move for years (and hopefully with dh's job we won't have to), it takes such pressure off, we can just enjoy the house and live as we want to without thinking every change, will that be ok for selling?
hope you can extend if that suits and get to sit back and enjoy for a bit.

Sorry about the bad night Lucky - hopefully she'll settle down soon and get used to your DH being home. Maybe you could have an agreement that whoever takes the baby out of her routine (e.g. overexcites/wakes up at random times) is responsible for settling her back down?

JKS - the fire engines sound fab. Glad you had a good day and that was so cute about your DS1 being a bit wary of getting into the fire engine in case it was naughty

Simpson - has your lo still got colic? Enjoy your roast dinner

Susiemj - We've tried some raw courgette and a bit of carrot so far. Still have 3 weeks to go before 6months, but figure she's just enjoying biting down on cold firm things to soothe her teething and isn't actually eating them, so its fine

Tana had a great morning out with DH yesterday and was quite cheerful ). She doesn't seem that hungry at her 7am feed, so I think its time to try and cut out her middle of the night feed. Yesterday though she had a total meltdown at 6:00, and I had to just put her to bed after having hardly any milk, so she woke up at 9:30 for a feed, and was then ok until 2:30 when she had a huge feed for 45mins, and slept til 7. Fingers crossed we have turned a corner.

I then put her back in bed with DH and went off to spend a couple of hours in the bathroom (had a steam, jacuzzi, washed my hair - the works)....feel like a new woman

Am a bit apprehensive about going back to work (prob not til Oct) - is anyone planning to go back full-time, or has already been working full-time with one child (or more) at nursery/childminder?

sorry to hear that Ange about negative equity , and agree with JKS that if you can sit tight for the mo, might be best.

JKS - DD much better today and we have had 5 poos!! However my brother and father to took DS to local park to my mums house it has an animal enclosure with foxes, owls, rabbits etc. They also took DD in the buggy. I was looking forward to having an hour or so to myself but no, DS back after 15 mins due to HUGE temper tantrum. I did laugh though 2 grown up men can't control DS he's not that bad!!

Angechica - definately think you are doing the right thing by staying put. We have no plans to move but may do loft conversion in a few yrs if we have money.

Fragolina - after having DS I went back to work 4 days a week. He was in a nursery opposite my office. I don't drive so had to get bus there and back. The only bit I found tough was the evenings as DS sooo tired is hard to get tea in him. If you start work early nurseries do breakfast too which helps as it can be quite stressful getting out of house. Just used to give DS toast to keep him going.

Lucky - hope tonight better for you

Ange - Sorry to hear about the equity! That sux!! I expect we're in negative equity now as well which sux as when we bought it 2 years ago we decorated and it immediatly raised the price to £90k (£10k equity) but the houses round here are now selling for much less again.

I'm hoping for a much better night cos we've had a horrid day with her today (i'm assuming its teeth) she's been screaming the house down most of the day. I've tried calpol and alsorts. Got her to bed at 8pm and hoping she's gonna sleep through now.

Oh!! We gave DD an ice pop yesterday. Watered down orange juice. She LOVED it and I think it cured her teeth for the 10 mins she was eating it. (by herself I may add)

Going swimming tomorrow as we had DD in bath last night and she was loving it. Let her sit in the bath and she was splashing away - soaking us, the bathroom. lol.
Hoping now she's a little older she'll enjoy the swim abit more as last time she kinda just sat there and looked a little scared. Bless her.

Hi

Hope ok to join thread. Newish to mumsnet and I am guessing this thread does what it says on the tin title.

I had a twin boy/girl in January 2008. They were seven weeks early so really should be on the March 2008 Post Natal! Hope I am welocme here though!

Ofcorse you're welcome here!!
Congratulations on the twins. I imagine it's loads of fun and really hard!!

Cheers all, am not too despondent about the house thing though. In fact would be quite excited about the prospect of doing this one up! The only major downside is our house is on a busy road I would love to get away from. Also in a typical ex-miner's terrace the garden is on the other side of a back road. Well, we figure the house we had offered on would have been a stepping stone kind of place for a few years til we can achieve our ideal home anyway so improving the one we've got will cut out that step probably....

Any ladies know owt about property law? Neighbour has a window on her stairs we would have to block in if we were to do this extension so we assume we would have to get a party wall agreement. Will have to look into everything quite carefully.

Oh, another quandary is getting a new car before I go back to work. I have a right old banger at present - MOT is looming but I don't have much hope for it to get me through another year. Also it's only 2 door so awkward with carting the nipper around. Have seen a Daewoo Matiz cheap as chips, it's dinky but has 4 doors and would be really cheap to run. Only a 1l engine though, but I guess we have to think about fuel consumption these days ... DH thinks it very naff!

Am waiting up to do dream feed. Ho hum ........ DS has been LOVING his food this week. Like Pavlovs dog any time he sees a spoon he starts sticking his tongue out!

Fingers x for a good night for everyone.

Loads of fun - especially as we started weaning this weekend! DD, who seems to dislike milk, absolutely loved it but DS, who loves his milk, just spat it out.

Anyone else having problems feeding. My DD takes between 3-5 oz per feed and it is really hard work. I'm thinking of trying a beaker as she just constantly plays with her teat and is often crying for most of it. Any suggestions thoughts welcome!

Trouble is I keep comparing her to DS who canes 9oz a feed and laughs and gurgles the whole way through.

Picking up tips already on various things having read the thread!

Have a good night!

The only thing I can think of is to try the beaker. Or just keep feeding her the 3-5oz whenever she wants it which I'm assuming is more of a pain with twins.
Try starting a thread on it.

Ange - I don't know anything about housing laws to be honest.
In regards to the car - Matiz are ok but you can get something better for cheap money (unless you are after a brand new car) Search through www.autotrader.co.uk

MrsBakerGirl - hi + welcome!! Congratulations on having twins.

My DD up until about 4 weeks ago did not like milk at all used to fight every feed got to be quite stressful. But have changed her milk and she is much better. Changed overnight infact and is feeding more and putting weight on quicker.

Can't believe I am still up!! DH just got in from work so wanted to see him for a bit. Lets hope DD sleeps well...

Hi Simpson

What did you change from and to?

Will have a go at anything!

hi all - jks no dont think mum coming but no test for me so i will be there. so se you tomorrow at v and a

Mrs baker you are welcome to join us if you are a london girl

charlie gone down in her cot for her nap this morning for the first time in weeks hooray.

still good girl though sleeps from dream feed through to 7.30 then lies in cot for an hour talking to herself. the only feed i struggle with is the first one of the day at 8.30 charlie not interested at all. her dad doesnt like breakfast either!!

Sorry for no personals guys, but feeling a bit dispirited (as a result of being shattered). Any help for this would be greatly appreciated.

morning all i am sooooo tired today dd is back to two hours again feel completely sick of it today.

Managed to clear blocked duct but put end to having night out on Sat.

I can't see tchibo in stock anywhere so if anyone sees one shout out !

Sorry to all those with grumpy babies i had forgotten how difficult this teething lark is !

Ange think it's a good idea to stay and improve / extend at mo.

Mrs Baker welcome

Morning guys

Sorry to hear about the bad sleepers.

Mrs Bakersgirl - we have tried a few things. She used to be really bad like trying to feed a plank of wood used to go all stiff, arch back and fight bottle. Have switched from avent bottles to boots own ones which made some difference and switched from sma gold to aptamil which instantly made a difference. Also my DS who is now 2 but when he was about 10 mths he went off milk and I just put it into EVERYTHING i cooked for him instead so I knew he was getting some.

Susiemj - sorry you are having a hard time. Have a few ideas don't know if you have tried them if you have just ignore!! You could try a sleeping bag instead of swaddle. Also maybe try putting moses basket inside cot so she gets used to it gradually or you could try rolling up a couple of towels and placing them either side of LO so cot doesn't seem so big. Lavender oil might help, or expressed bm on a muslin under her head so she can smell you. Sorry just brainstorming ideas for you if you have tried already ignore!!Hope thing improve though.

Lilyloo - sorry to hear you are suffering from lack of sleep too hopefully just growth spurt!

Hi

Will try few suggestions!

Am a london girl - live in Ruislip.

Where are you all from - what is V&A?

I have something on tomorrow but really appreciate the offer.

Of to buy aptamil!

Thanks for all your welcomes!

Mrs Bakersgirl - I live near you in Uxbridge!! Good luck with aptamil. You can buy small cartons for about 50p rather than the whole tin which might be a waste of money if it doesn't work. Good luck.

Have not cuaght up yet.

Just had a massive melt down with the other receptionist who refused to just leave and rather preferred to stand an have an extremely loud argument with me on reception. Then proceeded to tell me that she was taking it further as I walked away from her. Fuming is not the word. Very long so wont bore you with details but suffice to say that Friday cannot come soon enough and not sure how "adult" I can be until she leaves.

Have caught up.

Susie - have replied to your thread but not really said anything new

So of V&A

Went to view a nursery today and was really impressed, just got to see if I can work out how to pick the DC up at 1.30 when I finish work at 1.30..

Hey to all... sorry to all those having issues with excema (cant spell sorry), sleeplessness etc.

oh and welcome to mrsbakergirls ( i know i have that wrong ) you must have your hands full. Good luck with the weaning.

mixedmama - glad to see you are working hard, lol!
that other woman is a right pita! only till the end of the week, she too shall pass

both boys napping, i've sorted laundry, made a wedding anniversary card for my sis, watched some wimbledon (hooray!), tidied kitchen, should have slept!!!
ah well friends coming round in a sec, lovely sunshine, so out in the garden i expect.
for a monday, a good day...so far
will try and catchup properly later but sympathies re sleep & eczema.
H up for 2 feeds last night (first time in ages, another growth spurt???) and his patches of eczema on his face are looking really bad today

right, must go.

Mixed mama - will they let you cut a break down at work by 10 mins to do pick up at nursery? This what I had to do. A RL friend of mine had her LO dropped off to her work as she finished at 6.00 and nursery closed at same time. Nursery did it for her no problem.

I think what I will have to do is ask to forgoe (sp) my break which is 20 mins and come to some arrangment with the new person to leave by 12.50 3 days a week and then let them come in later for 2 days that DC are at Ils and my mum and dads. So they get their hour back, they will start at 12.30 anyway but dont want the current situation (see AIBU thread) of one leaving early and the other getting no benefit.

hi everyone
not sure if you remember me - I joined the thread a few weeks ago (DD b.30 Jan) but haven't really posted yet! But have been reading with interest

It's really nice to know that others are in the same position as me, especialy with the frequent night waking. DD has been getting worse and worse - when she was 12 weeks she was only waking once in the night for about 10 minutes and then sleeping til 7.30. Now she wakes up ALL the time. Last night it was 9/12/4.15/5/6. Exhausting! People keep suggesting I start to wean her, but I was really determined to hang on for 6 mths and then do the Baby Led Weaning.

I'm wondering if it could be the light (because wasn't it the longest day yesterday - meaning that it would be the earliest sunrise??). Has anyone had success with blackout blinds?