Hi all - sorry, its taken me 3 days to catch up on the past 2 weeks stuff and now of course i've gone completely blank on most of the personals...
MrsMc - it sounds like you're having a brilliant time with Xavier in spain...am so pleased
JKS - how was ds1 after the trip? Did his GPs manage to look after him ok?
Lucky - sorry about the dog, but dont give up...it will happen
Lilyloo - so glad the christening went well...I know the 'clearing up on a hangover' feeling
Bluebell - sorry you're having such a hard time...I can only repeat what everyone else has said: make some space between you and MIL, but not between you and DH, and don't let yourself get into the negative 'head spiral'. It will get better, just give it time
Madmouse - delighted to hear Nathan is doing so well...fingers crossed he'll continue to exceed all expectations! Swimming sounds like it was hysterical
Gingeme - hope you're not missing your big boys too much? It must be hard for you after they've gone, even if its nice to have some space again? I'm up for a meetup soon - it would be lovely to see how all the southern babes are getting on and to see George again
Barristermum - sorry I haven't been in touch, things have been a little hectic in our household the last few weeks. Will give you a call soon
Nicky - glad being back at work was good - amazing how well the dhs manage when left to get on with it, isn't it?
Simpson - ds is getting a scooter for his 3rd birthday (aug 17th)...I susoect we will have similar issues !!
Kelix - what a brilliant catch up....competition for MrsMc!
Tamara is still brilliant, just a happy chilled little girl who seems much more together than her mother or big brother but copes just fine with us. She isn't rolling over or sitting on her own (she keep on slumping forward as she tries to eat her toes) but is spending loads of time on her front. Since ds refused to go on his tummy and didn't move until 12 months, but sat beautifully from 4 months, I'm quite interested how this will turn out. She isn't crawling and seems to be convinced she'll be able to move by lifting her arms and legs in the air at the same time and them 'swimming' frantically !! She's only just 6 months (29th jan) so I haven't started on protein yet, but she's eating a decent amount of fruit and veg 3 times a day, and having 4 7oz bottles (8am when she wakes up, 12.30 after lunch, 4pm and 7.30pm before bed).
Someone was asking about sterlising - I stopped around 7 mths with ds but various doctor friends who all have young babies have recommended continuing until about 12 months minimum for bottles even if everything else is going in their mouths all the time. The issue is that formula/breast milk is a massive bacterial feeding ground and its hard to get teats and bottles clean esp if the empty bottle has sat around for a few hours before being washed up. Anyway, I've decided to keep on sterilising T's bottles once a day since it isn't that much of a faff, but am not bothering with cups, spoons etc.
Right, far too late, sorry for everyone I've missed off (wecome isabellasmum, hi rockdoctor, betterhalf and latrucha....and everyone else!) and for another mammoth post...hope you all have a good night xxx