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Jan '07 part 26: The Rule of Sibs: If your sibling gets something you want, you (1) try to take it; (2) break it; or (3) say it's no good

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2Happy · 03/07/2008 08:43

The thread title is for the January babies who have become/are soon to be big brothers and sisters

Can't remember all from last thread except
Wilie congrats on the move and hope visit to vino goes broodily well
eandh - potty?!! Aleady?!! I'm only just getting there with ds1!!
DH - I went to a wedding on due date with ds1, but that was because I wanted him out. Alas, despite energetic ceilidhing, to no avail! Also went to Halifax for a wedding when about 38 weeks with ds2 (on Loosh's ds's bday in fact!), was a little nervous in case I went into labour so far from home, but didn't exactly expect to go early (just as well, eh?). But I guess is different if you're going for a c/s

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Reggiee · 21/07/2008 18:45

Hi all. Hope you've had a good start to the week. Start of the summer school hols for some?

Eah how are things today? Have you managed to do any thinking / talking?

LTH haven't asked how things have been with you this last few days. What have you got planned to help you through the summer hols?

Lal it's me. I'm being a bit of a computer dunce and keep accidently pressing random buttons instead of the post button which means I delete it. Durr. Still working on dh...

Vino will aim to get to you c 12.30 on Wed. Will text when I leave work. May stop off at the chocolate factory . Hope you enjoyed the sunshine today.

Lizz you have femme pads in your freezer . Not sure I like the souond of that, hurty quim or no hurty quim.
Did you have a parrot on your shoulder?

Lo has been saying 'bum' all day today at nursery. Apparently she has been centre of attention dancing to "Hey Mickey" jiggling her butt. Dances just like her mother then

Dragonhart · 21/07/2008 20:10

Sorry, this is going to be a big moan so just skip down to personals if you want! I am in so much pain. My hips/crotch/pelvic bones are so painful. Walking/sitting/stairs/getting dressed/getting up/sleeping even ffs is really sore. It is really getting me down and I am on the verge of tears all the time (not helped obv by the hormone thing!) I really shouted at Luke today because I had closed my eyes while they were watching cebeebies and he threw a cup at my head . He deserved to be told off but I really layed into him and he was so quiet afterwards, I felt awful. He is struggling a bit because I am so up and down atm, and I feel like I am not being fair to Luke or Ruth and always feel like I am telling them off.

I am so frustrated that I cant do things. It is Luke's birthday on saturday and I have asked family to come round for just tea and cakes in the after noon. But because PIL live so far away, they are coming to stay for the weekend, and they didnt want to leave SIL on her own with her ds in the school holidays (long story but she has a drink problem and always has a massive drama when PIL come to stay at ours). So now I have a houseful of people when I am feeling crap and I know SIL will spend the whole time moaning as she always does. Last time she spent the whole time asking when they were going home infront of me.

I dont want to cancel as it is Luke's bday and I know he will love it. DH is very good at helping and has been doing loads, but when PIL come, I like to do meals and tidying as otherwise I feel like she is taking over (she is only trying to help but I find it hard). I know that DH will let her (as I do with my mum) and then I will feel really out of control (I know, it is sad but I am not that good at accepting help). Also MIL is not well herself so shouldnt really be doing the jobs either.

Just feeling so fed up with it all and then feeling guilty as I should be making the most of my preg as this is prob the last time I will do all this.

After crap appt with the midwife saying a load of shite about spd which having looked online and asked on here is totaly wrong, I am just glad that I made her refer me to physio as it is getting worse every day. Bet I dont get appt til 39wks or something crap though.

See told you, a big whinge. Now to personals, sorry if I have missed anyone out!

EAH- Sorry you are having DH problems again. Men are definately very different to us! Hope that you get your head sorted and that you can both talk about it properly.

Vino- 4 Weeks to go. Cant believe it. Just want this baby out!

Wilkie- Party sounds ace. Definately have to get kids high for parties! It is in the rules!

LTH- Weldone on the £££ from the boot sale. Hope ds2's eye ok now and that things are a bit better with DH.

UD- Had morning sickness for all three preg so cant comment on the boy/girl thing. My mum only felt sick for my brother, so maybe it is a different sex thing?

Lizz- Did you find any hair styles on the website?! How did your party go?

Pink- Cant wait for Luke's first sports day. He is not a good looser though! So he better be good at it. Just have a picture of him having a massive tantrum halfway down the course because he is last!

Rgee- Ruth loves dancing and when I listen to radio 1, she loves to groove at the table. We sit there sort of moving out heads and sholders to the music, all three of us. It is all a bit Royale Family though!.

Reggiee · 21/07/2008 20:45

Hi Dragon - rant away, I think you have every reason to ((gentle hugs)). I guess it will be hard for you, but try to delegate / not mind too much if others muck in this weekend. Help Luke blow out his candles and put your feet up. Don't let sil get to you - she's the one with the problem. It's not too much longer to go, and I hope you get your appointment through really quickly. Who says you should enjoy being pg - certainly not if you're in pain. Hormones eh

laughalot · 22/07/2008 09:33

Dragon you moan away I cannot imagine being pg again as a and l are really hard work so you deserve a medal. Is it possible for them to stop in a hotel if you explain how you are feeling rather than them all crashing at yours ? Dont worry to much about the shouting its natural and we have all done it. Hope you feel a bit better xxx

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Lizzzombie · 22/07/2008 14:16

rgee - LOL at "bum" ...now where did she learn that? I am a very bad mother and have taught DJ to say fart. I know its crass, but I hate all the other words for them, and its quite funny.

dh - poor you, is there anyway you can do tea and cakes outside (picnic?) or at a local nice cafe or something? I would be inclined to play the pg card to its full extend and go to bed early, leaving them to do everything!

lal - meant to say before, LOL at the BBQ inside!

I've not chosen a haircut yet. Really have no idea, but do quite fancy a totally different look.

Pirate party was stressful but fun. DJ looked totally adorable, the photos on my camera do not do him justice. I will upload them soon. He was definately the cutest little pirate there!

I'm meeting up with a work mate and her 8 wk old DS this afternoon, at 3pm in fact. However, DJ is not going to sleep. Plus 30 mins is no where near enough to keep him going. He is going to be soooo grumpy!

Lizzzombie · 22/07/2008 14:18

ps - have you seen the Ann Summers link on this page (at the bottom!?)

vinorouge · 22/07/2008 15:25

rgee -see you tomorrow. I will cater for you for lunch so you can eat if you haven't already.

DH is on way home from interview which apparently went ok but he won't find out for a couple of weeks.

Dragon- sympathies! Although I didn't have the pain you have it must be making the last few weeks so bad. I try to snooze now and shout at Ellen and Sylvie if either of them disturbs me....S is currenlty crying with a pooey nappy but here I am typing rather than changing it. When ILs visited us/we visted them I often 'went to bed tired' or 'napped' if I needed some space. They are coming next Tues and I will be on own with them for the afternoon before DH gets home so not looking forward to that much.

Lizz - pirate party sounds like it was fun.

Dragonhart · 22/07/2008 19:23

Thanks, felt better after getting it off my chest! It seems to be getting worse every day, but mu mum is about tommorrow afternoon and then DH is off from thu to sun so I am quite happy to let him do it all . Sure he will be exhausted by thu night what with all the cleaning he will have to do!

Cant really go out as even more hard work, but I hae primmed my mum and sister to help lots and I have decided it would be the perfect excuse to have a big rant at SIL if she is a nightmare, then blame the hormones . There has to be some advantages to being an emotional wreak!

Got a phone call today to say that I have an appt for a 'class' for physio for 2 hours. Hope it is some lessons in how to turn over in bed and get up and down the stairs! Last night it took me about 5mins to turn over.

But I was a little impressed that it was quite quick to get an appt.

Lizz- Cant see an Anne Summers link?

Vino- Glad DH's interview went well, 2wks is ages to wait but I hope it goes quick ofr you both.

LTH- Ruth is easier than Luke atm as Luke is bouncing off the walls all the time unless he spends the whole day outside. She is definatly naughtier than Luke was though. And has got quite practiced at great dramatics if Luke pushes her! Having spent all morning telling Luke off for hitting/pushing/headbutting her, I caught her do a footballer like dive and cry when he didnt even touch her!

theSuburbanDryad · 22/07/2008 20:08

Hi everyone!

Well the breastfeeding picnic went really well yesterday - we had 80-100 people in total, maybe about 40 mums in total + attendant babies and children!

I'm finding 18 months quite fun actually, he's such a little monkey sometimes. Can be very wearing but also very cute. He knows how to get round me now though, if I'm shouting at him he'll come and fling his arms round my legs and go "Mmmmmmmmamamamama!" He's soooo cute when I drop him off at nursery as well, he'll fling his arms round me and give me a big cuddle and kiss then run off and find some breakfast!

LTH - did you get my txt inviting myself round to your house on Saturday?

eandh · 22/07/2008 20:12

Lol DRagonhart - I think all the 2/3/4th born 18th month olds could form an amateur dramatics club, Hattie can scream and 'trip' over even if Ellie not near her (I have found myself giving Ellie more grace these days as I am not sure it is always her)Hope physio works for you

Lizz - have you loaded those pics yet?

Lth - sounds as if its going to get busy in your house, has ds been on camp trip before?
I find Hattie so blimmin whingy I think alot od it is pure frustration at nor being able to speak (today I asked her at softplay to get her cuddly, she kept pointing at playhouse, I said go and get it and she saying no, when I looked she'd dropped it thru the window and she couldnt reach) I must admit I live for my 2 days at work

DH/Rgee have a fab lunch tomorrow

Well Rgee dh has decided to listen to you/dh (I left this thread open and he obviosuly read it) he cycles/runs alot anyway and has decided to aslo go swimming once a week (which is fine by me as he'll go when girls n bed and he'll run/cycle there) he is training for a triathlon in October (his 1st triathlon) therefore has put himself (ie no force from me!!) strict eating/no smoking (only occasionally) and no drinking plan. His parents are away at the mo but I have emailed his mum asking what Dr he saw before so I can see if I can get him another appt with that Dr. He understands that this is his very very very last chance (even Ellie saud she doesnt like Daddy looking after her if I go out as he drinks wine) I have not decided whether he needs to stop drinking althogetehr or maybe have the occasional one if theres a specific reason ie wedding, meal out etc but absolutley no more drinking at home. Thankyou all for you help and for listening to me moan.

I took the girls to softplay for 3 hours today (went with eddas and dc and another school mum and 3 dc) ellie ran around like a loony was knackered but shes been a pita to settle tonight [grrrr] they both keep waking at 5am and I cant do that time anymore

eandh · 22/07/2008 20:14

wow ud that sounds as if it went really well!!

eandh · 22/07/2008 21:10

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Reggiee · 22/07/2008 21:16

Eah - it's loading ........

Eddas · 22/07/2008 21:21

sorry to hijack, but saw your name when looking through last 15mins and wondered what you'd been playing with eandh, couldn't help but look please will you delete that link as it's got the preschool kids pictures in it. Hope I don't offend you but this site is access by loads of people

Eddas · 22/07/2008 21:22

but i do love the montage of the kids, so very cute! i like the splash glitter effects when the pics change

eandh · 22/07/2008 21:28

ooo poop I though I'd updated it (had took the ones of of E&G playing dressing up and H&E eating buttons) somehow I didnt delete all the sports days ones (but deleted 5 of them strange )

Right have asked mnhq to remove other post and try again with this one

try again!!

eandh · 22/07/2008 21:31

obviously H&H eating buttons!!

Eddas · 22/07/2008 21:32

thank you, sorry to hijack and stalk some very cute pics though. I really ought to print some of mine, poor ds doesn't have any actually printed

eandh · 22/07/2008 21:33

I have pictures of him printed in H's photo album!!

Reggiee · 22/07/2008 21:34

Eah the pics are fab! I love H in bunches - she looks soooo cute. Looks like a fun new toy to keep you busy this summer

Vino am happy to pick summat up in town for lunch for the both of us - a couple of bars of galaxy chocolate perhaps?

UD sounds like yesterday went well. Glad the weather was nice for it too.

Dragon when's the physio? Hope it goes well.

No Ann Summers link here too Lizz. Are you sure you were looking at this site

Am loving the 18 month stage too. Ok, so we get the odd (?) tantrum, but lo is such good fun.

Right, on my way to bed now. Too tired.

Eddas · 22/07/2008 21:37

you love him more than me

eandh · 22/07/2008 21:37

I know I have vision of doing the disney pictures on there!!

No ann summers advert here - laredoute (or however you spell it)

eandh · 22/07/2008 21:38

eddas - (actually he is so smiley hard to resist not having him in the photos!)

Reggiee · 22/07/2008 21:38

Ahem...someone else here you know
(and am going to bed...honest...)