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lilyloo · 09/07/2008 20:15

Well done Filly

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simpson · 04/08/2008 23:41

Isabellasmam - Lovely pics!! Was the first one her christening? The dress looks lovely. Rash must have been very worrying can't imagine what its like.

Madmouse - although they have said he may have CP he seems a very active little chap which will help. He seems to be hitting all the mile stones early even Lovely that you have consultant that you can trust.

Isabellasmam · 05/08/2008 08:06

simpson it was mil's wedding, she was a bridesmaid. she did have a headband on as well but that didnt stay on long.

we have christening booked in two weeks, had to get a new dress as this one doesnt fit anymore. got a new dress from ebay from the wedding/christening range in George at asda (who new)

simpson · 05/08/2008 09:33

Isabellasmam - We have got DD's christening early sept in Ireland which is where DH is from. I am hpoing DD will fit into the family christening gown. I am sure DS was older when he was christened so hopefully it should be ok. I got her a lovely dress in the next sale to wear after its done I don't want her being sick on gown

Luckysalem - you were right to tell me to leave her she went till 6am Pity DS didn't he was singing/pretending to be a lion etc at 5. He is normally a very good sleeper but I never seem to get a night where they are both good.

Have cut out her breakfast bottle and just given porridge and fruit so will see how we get on.

JKS - was it you that recommended that shoe webpage?? Well DS very excited as his new shoes are arriving today fingers X

Highlight of the day here will be Sainsburys delivery at midday I think, not much happening today. DH is taking DS for a much needed haircut later

betterhalf · 05/08/2008 10:52

How cute are these babies! Beautiful pictures Kelix,Bluebell and Isabellasmam!

Madmouse, one of our foster boys has mild cerebral palsy and you'd never know it to look at him. Life doesn't slow him down AT ALL! He's a proper little whirlwind. There is nothing he won't attempt.

gingeme · 05/08/2008 11:14

Morning ladies.
Oh we are a clever bunch. All these cuteys ready to take on the world. Makes me feel very lucky.
Meet up soon?

lilyloo · 05/08/2008 11:22

Housemum thanks for the piles advice

MrsMc i still bf but got my af after 6 weeks not had one since i have been on the min pill though and NO definately no more

Welcome Isaballasmam i'm from the Northwest and my dd was no.3 so no more I have been here since 6 weeks pg !

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lilyloo · 05/08/2008 11:37

Sorry dd crying so back to finish off!

Lucky sorry about the dog. It's a nightmare we got our dog (she is 9 now)we had no dc's but no kennel would consider us because we both worked So we ended up getting her out of the paper. Don't take it personally. Have you thought of taking dogs in for holidays or doing dog walking for dog owners.

Simspson sorry to hear dd unsettled hope it improves soon.

JKS hope the bugs clear up and no idea how to use iphoto although i am quite proud i have just done a lovely black and white photo montage of the dc's for the wall.

Gingeme i do that too with the red books!

Kelix lovely pics

And bluebell lovely!

Madmouse great news about Nathan am sure the physio will be a good help to alleviate any muscle problems. He has done so fab hasn't he

to everyone else!

Well the christening was lovely thanks for all the good weather vibes it rained putting up the bouncy castle/gazebo. But the sun came out when we got back home so we drank lot's ate loads of barby food , dp was very red in the face
We had about 50 here all together and i think the last people left at 11
Have to say the cleaning yesterday with a hangover wasn't great though
The service was lovely and it was much nicer and we were glad we waited for dd to be a little older. Ds and dd1 were both 4 mths. She loved it had loads of smiles , kep trying to eat priests hands , robe, was sick on the altar and gave a massive yawn when the priest started the christening speech it was very cute as was she ! Will post some pics when we get them back!

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simpson · 05/08/2008 11:52

lilyloo -glad christening went well

Gingeme - Would love a meet up but am in Holland for 2 weeks then Ireland for 1 week so couldn't do anything till middle of Sept

Am implementing new routine for DD today and fingers X it seems to be working. So far today she has 8 oz of milk with no stress at all

Oh Sainsburys delivery just arrived better go and unpack it....

nicky6 · 05/08/2008 11:55

hi all just a quickie as nearly lunchtime for charlie she is in bouncy walker thing from the doorframe - she is getting used to it and although spends lots of time sticking her legs up so that neither touch the floor - must have good stomach muscles - takes after me - not

me waiting for dh to get back from work as we had agreed that i could have a day in work today but nearly 12 and he is still not back - i think i am going to have to find some way of doing some work that doesnt rely on him, actually did some this morning whils charlie asleep and then playing on her mat just need to get into the habit i think - stop me and dh bickering - really unlike us. but think things will improve actually i think it will be better when he is back at work in the autumn rather than doing paperwork at home.

rockdoctor · 05/08/2008 13:59

Hi all, been raining all morning here, haven't been out and DD is playing up as usual. Won't eat anything and desperate to sleep but just gets way too distracted all the time.

La Trucha, about cutting down the bf, I basically just started cutting out one feed at a time until I was left doing evening, overnight and first thing in the morning. Doesn't seem to have affected supply at those times. Having said that, on days like today I tend to cave in and let her have a bf just to get her to sleep during the day. I know this isn't ideal but I think most of our problems re eating are down to the fact that she won't sleep in the day and just gets too tired to eat so anything that gets her to nap, even for half an hour, is worth it at this stage. To be honest I was never really comfortable bf in public so cutting out daytime feeds first worked for me.

Loving all the christening stories. Still not sure what to do there. I was brought up in a very religious family and although I rejected a lot of that early on, in recent years I have found myself coming back to it, even found myself in church a couple of times. Anyway, dh is pretty much against and I still think I would feel uncomfortable with the full church service, not having attended one for many years.

Oh well, meltdown has started, must run...

lilyloo · 05/08/2008 14:09

Rockdoctor you can still have a naming ceremony without a church service. Just do it yourself with a couple of nice readings. There are lot's of ideas for them on here!

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gingeme · 05/08/2008 15:22

lillyloo never say never. When dh and I first got married he had 2 ds's and I had 2 ds's so we thought it would nice to have a dc together. He he then came number 2 and last, definately last number 3
Taking my big boys back tommorrow. Getting a bit too hectic now. Think they need to get back to their own rooms. We can only do 4 in one room for so long

madmouse · 05/08/2008 16:07

Lilyloo, glad your day went well. Won't be able to have a garden party for nathan's baptism in October. Might command the church hall abusing my position.

Rockdoctor, may I recommend a thanksgiving? In our church it is done as part of a normal family service it is very low key. Plus your dh does not have to make promises he does not believe in. You express your gratitude for receiving your child and you make their name public. How much fuss you make after is up to you. We just had a cake for the congregation, but then it is our own congregation.

Housemum thanks, that is encouraging.

just dragged dh and ds to our family's first appointment with the new dentist, a week early feel so stupid. dh been down/grumpy all am as he is so scared (I used to be scared, but hey I have given birth right ), and lo was just settling in for a good sleep suck fest so I felt guilty and stupid...

madmouse · 05/08/2008 16:10

what is up today. I meant you Betterhalf.

Madmouse skulks off to bed

betterhalf · 05/08/2008 16:56

That's ok Madmouse

rockdoctor · 05/08/2008 17:20

Madmouse, I really like the idea of a thanksgiving - do you think most churches would do it? It's the promises that I'm not ready for. Funny isn't it? If I hadn't been brought up in the church I probably wouldn't give it a second thought.

justkeepswimming · 05/08/2008 17:28

oh madmouse - poor you have done many similar things in the past!

lucky - bad news about the dog idea of dog holidays or dog walking would be good tho.

well, we are enjoying our time without ds1 (hope he's enjoying his time with grandparents but no answer when we ring.....).
we have a flat in london we rent out most of the time so we are 'in town' for 2 nights. have been doing some redecorating - just whitewashing the walls really, but impossible to do with ds1 around. haven't finished but have run out of enthusiasm for now. had a thai takeaway yesterday, pub lunch today and lunch covent garden tomorrow before heading back to in-laws.
[anyone been to/heard of Livebait? a seafood restaurant, meant to be good, if pricey]
As this is our 'holiday' we are allowed a few treats .

meant to do lots of personals but ds2 getting feisty, best go....oh and his sleep is all over the place still...

simpson · 05/08/2008 17:52

Hi all

Still having a bit of a mare with DD's milk I think she just doesn't like it. She has had 14ozs today and is in bed already but I am going to wake her at 7pm and see if she will take anymore.

DS got his hair cut today and was out of nearly 3 hours and no accidents in pants which is good

It is my Brothers birthday today so he has come round and we will get a takeaway when DS is in bed. Chinese I think yum!!

betterhalf · 05/08/2008 18:03

Just had projectile vomit from Toby ...all in my hair. Nice! Ah, the joys of motherhood.

justkeepswimming · 05/08/2008 19:05

Just had my nipples 'nipped' by ds2's teeth...ahh the joys of motherhood ouch!

lilyloo · 05/08/2008 19:44

LOL betterhalf / JKS

JKS how lovely having a holiday even if it does include a bit of decorating. How long do you rent it out for would love to come down to London for a few days

Simpson enjoy the chinese. I find i have days where dd really wants milk and days where she isn't bothered. Just make sure she having youghurts/cheese etc.

Madm think you best off staying in bed today

Gingeme when i read back i noticed i said Never x2 in same post ! I couldn't imagine any more than 3 although one of my friends came to the christening on her own with her 5 boys between 10 and 5 mths!

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LaTrucha · 05/08/2008 20:47

Hi all,

I've had a couple of bites too. Hmmm....

Still no decision about bf. I don;t think I'm ready to stop yet. Will think again around September. I need to stop, though as we want another wee baby!

Home glorious home. I'm going nowhere til Christmas!

LaTrucha · 05/08/2008 20:48

p.s. OMG just got our gas/electric bills. Money is beginning to nip in Trucha town.

Isabellasmam · 05/08/2008 20:53

lilyoo just read your profile and see you are interested in teacher training. I'm a secondary biology teacher and just wanted to say don't do it if you want any info or advice just ask. Though you probably know most of the ins and outs from your job.

simpson not sure if you are breast/bottle feeding but i find dd takes more milk when i offer it to her before the food. don't know if that helps but i often worry about her intake as she won't eat any powdered foods mixed with milk and not a big fan of yoghurts.

Had dd's potrait done by pixofoto today, got drawn in by the £5 complimentary photo and now have hundreds of gorgeous photos to choose from. dh will need to get his wallet out on friday when we see the edited collection!!! its going to be difficult to narrow it down.

Isabellasmam · 05/08/2008 20:57

La Trucha, JKS, Betterhalf - v cute babas

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