APRIL 2008- The One Where We Recite The Weaning Guidelines and Fight Through The Growth Spurts!

[VictorianSqualor]

07 March: Ashton, a fourth child for gemprincess, 5lb 13oz @ 34+6
09 March: Ted, a second DS for Daftmoo, 7lb 14oz @ 36+0
21 March: George William, a first baby for KnitterintheNW, 7lb 2.5oz @ 37+3
25 March: Olivia, a second baby for TheMaskedPoster, 7lb 2oz @ 38+4
28 March: Pablo, a third baby and first DS for vacaloca, 7lb 14oz @ 39+4
28 March: Matteo Alexander, a first baby for Gangle @ 38+0 (?)
30 March: A baby girl, a second child for PortAndLemon, 8lb 15oz @ 39+5
02 April: Jak, a baby boy for rainbowdays, 9lb @ 39+1
02 April: A baby boy, a second child for bunyanvillas, 6lb 14oz @ 37+5
02April: Struan, a baby boy for Donnabels, 6lbs 15oz
02 April: A baby boy for mummyofaprincess @39 weeks
03 April: A baby girl for PippiCalzelunghe @38+2weeks
03 April: Aeryn Daisy, a baby girl for Denny185, 9lb 8oz @ 39+3
03 April: Benjamin, a baby boy for Micegg, 8lb 3oz @ 39+4
03 April: Roelof Grové, a first DS for Sal22, 7lb 5oz @ 38+5
03 April: A baby boy for siikibam, 6lb 8.5oz @39+1wks
04 April: Matilda, a baby girl for AprilsFoolsBaby 7lb @
06 April: Henry Peter, a baby boy for Sheds, 7lb 130z @ 40+4
07 April: Sebastian George, a fourth DS for Peachy, 8lb 4oz @ 41+1
07 April: Jack, a first baby for ThePFJ, 7lb 5.5oz @ 41+1
07 April: Lexie Bea, a fourth baby for babywhiting, 8lb 1oz @ 39+4
08 April: Alasdair, a second DS for bunnyrabbit, 8lb 5.5oz @ 40+3
08 April: James Samuel, a third baby for honeybee10, 6lb 7oz @ 37+2
09 April: Zara Mia Martin, a first baby for V1KK1M, 7lb 10oz @ 41+0
09 April: Jasmine, a baby gilr for Niceychops
11 April: Kyran for rdk, 7lb 13oz @ 38+3weeks
11 April: Sebastian James, a second baby for Fleecy, 10lb 2oz @ 40+4
11 April: A baby girl, a first baby for CeylonSapphire, 7lb 12oz @ 41+1
11th April: Florence, a baby girl for LouMoose
12 April: Maya Alice, a first baby for egyptianprincess, 8lb 15.5oz @ 40+3
12 April: Sophia Viviana, a second DD for AussieDivaonaBreak, 6lb 12oz @ 39+3
15 April: Alexander Oliver, a third baby for VictorianSqualor, 10lb 3oz @ 41+0
16 April: Ailish, a first baby for Mollyfloss, 6lb 11oz @ 40+3
16 April: A baby girl, a second baby for elfsmummy, 7lb 13oz @ 41+1
16 April: Zoe, a baby girl, a first baby for ToastAddict, 6lb 10oz @ 39+3
16 April: Jasmin, a baby girl, a first baby for Eggandketchup, 9lb 3oz @ 41+4
17 April: A baby boy for paranoidmumy, 8lb 9oz @ 41+4
17 April: A baby boy, a second son for lorisparkle, 7lb 12.5oz @ 41+6
17 April: Benedict, first baby for LadyBee 9 lb 3oz @ 41 +2
18 April: Millie, a baby girl for scorpio1 8lb 9oz @ 41+?
18 April: Cameron, a second baby for munchkinmum @ 39+5
19 April: Oliver Michael, first baby for bashboid, 7 lb 4 oz at 41 +3
20 April: Samuel, a first baby for Velbels. 8lb15oz at 41+1weeks.
20 April: Angharad Mai, 8lb 4oz, 40+6, first for 7monthsplus
20 April: Emilia, 7lb15oz, a first baby for SuzeM, 40+6
21 April: Eve, a second baby for Scampmum, 8lb 4oz @ 39+3
22 April: Sam, a second son for Soph73 @ 40+0
22 April: Molly, a first baby for EllieG, 8lb 8oz? @ 40+5
22 April: Daisy, second baby for AttilaTheHan @ 40 +3
22 April: Zoe Olivia, second daughter for Piccallilli2 7lb 1oz @42+1
23 April: Jessica Elizabeth, first baby for BabyBratt @ 40+1 7lb 12oz.
24 April: A baby girl, a second daughter for christmaspixie, 9lb 2oz @ 40+6/41+5
24 April: Miya Jade, baby girl for ShelleySare at 39+4
25 April: Amelie, a first baby for Dondons, 9lb, 41+3 (i think!)
25 April: Aisha, a second baby for Jaq39 7lb 14oz @ 41+4
26 April: Hope Olivia, a second dd for northeastmummy, 7lb 11oz at 41 .
26 April: Gabriel, a third child for Bainmarie @ 41+5
26 April: Eli Michael, a baby boy for LittleMissTurquoise, 7lb 15.5oz @ 40+5
27 April: a baby girl for Ayomi, 6lb 1oz @ 41+0
28 April: Jacob Andrew, a 2nd DS for Kaybeeand2boys, 8lb 4oz @ 41+5
29 April: Thomas Henry, a 2nd DS for TLSM, 7lb 8oz 40+3
30 April: Harry Samuel, a fourth ds for Chipmonkey, 9lb 5oz @ 39+2
30 April: Ellie, a baby girl for Annamama
01 May: Sophie May, a baby grl for Annieroo, 6lb 5oz @ 41+4
01 May: Euan George, a baby boy for Jenniejennie, 8lb @ 40+4
02 May: Robyn Olivia, a baby girl for soph28, 8lb 1oz @ 42+1
05 May: Nora Martina, a first baby for Eva07, 7lb 8oz @ 41+2
05 May: A baby boy for Beeper, 8lb 10oz @ 41+0
05 May: Gabriella Summer, a first baby for Mum2babyroo, 8lb 4oz @ 40+6
06 May: Wilf, 8lb 60z for bigbadmom @ 41+6
07 May: James Andrew, a second ds for Moominsmummy, 8lb 13oz @ 41+5
08 May: Ellie Isabella, a first baby for Carey87, 7 lb 8oz @ 42+1
08 May: Robin David, a 2nd baby for Woollymummy, 8lb 11 oz @ 41+3
09 May: 4 kittens for scorpio's cat!
10 May: Astrid Mary, a second dd for sagitta, 8lb 8oz @ 42+0

Have I missed something re knickers?
DS! loves my knickers, wears them regularly, and hides the under his clothes

I agree cold turkey is best, three or four days of serious kick ass better than weeks of wishy washy ness.

eeek!!!

mine do that VS, ds1 took a dirty pair to school once pmsl!

just updated Bas's pictures on ptrofile: now he looks truly miserable doesn't he

Awwww, he looks so grown up!
Can't believe there is only a week between him and Alex.

LOL vs- i was looking at the pic of alex and tinking he looked the grown up one!!

Awww Peachy, he's gorgeous (if only you could do something about his bad moods ). Those eyelashes!!!

I remember seeing those 'taggies' things when I was online browsing ages ago and couldn't understand the appeal, but now that I've seen DS merrily munching on the silky tag of his muslins, a couple of soft toys and his bibs, I'm starting to get it.
He also likes to suck on the corner of a muslin, but I'm a bit squeamish about it because I never know which one (of the five that are always out at once) he's picked up and hate the idea of him using one that I've just done a mopping job with. Am seriously contemplating buying a set of coloured ones to reserve just for comforting.

DS did 8 hours straight on Friday night, 9-5, but no such luck last night, he wasn't that interested in feeding before he went down so roused for a small dreamfeed at 11 and then woke for a huge feed and nappy change at 3. He gets so distracted at the moment, EVERYTHING is worthy of long stares and is way more interesting that silly old breastfeeding

We're off to the baptism of our friend's new baby today. Quite looking forward to it but not the driving, fingers crossed there aren't big delays on the roads. Probably should start thinking about what to wear - BFing does limit the options a bit.

We measured DS at home yesterday and he's shrinking! well, not going backwards but he's not growing as tall as he is round, IYSWIM. He was on the 99.6th centile when he was born, 98th at 6 week check, but now he's at 75th...but still at 91st for weight. Oh well, I guess he'll even out eventually.

I've just realised it's DP's birthday next week and haven't organised anything
Sigh..don't have the energy to think.
Maybe another cup of tea would help.

Always good to have another cuppa.

DSD is back from her week away today. Sigh. I am horrid step-mummy but was SO nice having a break (and having DH to myself tbh)

And she is all tired and over-excited and has spent a week being indulged.

Have to go DD crying as tired.

VS you are SO brave. DSD thinks sex to do with pro-creation at moment as far as aware and I never want to see her bits in that much detail. Ever.

But I think you answered her question brilliantly, very honest but appropriate.

vs - you did and said the right thing

mimi did 920 - 830, so appears to be back to normal.

Scorpio, that's great! I can kick myself for yesterday's bragging, as I think he knows - we were back to 12, 3, 6 last night...

Scorpio, that's great! I can kick myself for yesterday's bragging, as I think he knows - we were back to 12, 3, 6 last night...

Oops, sorry.

, really feel 4 u guys getting up several times a night, i find sleep deprevation the hardest thing about having children. Hope R does a good night again tonight.

VS - so glad my DD hasnt asked anything like that yet, she is 6 but quite young 4 her age IYSWIM think that level of detail would go way over her head at the mo.

Day started really well DD2 slept till 8am, DD1 till 9.30 and DS till 10.15!
We took kids swimming to a fun pool (there are some strange folk in Stoke, saw a guy sporting a rats tail, havn't seen one of them since the 80's. Just thought they may be back in fashion and Im just really fuddy duddy ) all loved it, DD2 v fascinated by the bubbles in the water. We had to come out after an hour and a half though as DS had the squits, thank god we put him in a swim nappy, im amazed they really work! We had only just said that we need to get him some proper swimming trunks too.

al bas s in the same routine! drat, eh?

Can I have some help here ladies

have racked poor brain VS, but can't help I'm afraid, maybe something will occur to me tomorrow.
I had a bit of a melt down today - was feeling down this morning, and quite draggy yesterday with a negative shadow hanging over the christening today. Got in the shower and just couldn't stop thinking about the drive I would have to do, about an hour and 15 mins on M25 & M23 (I think) mostly, and the thought popped into my head of how tired I was, and how if I had an accident it would be my fault and how could I stand it if DS was hurt, and that was it, I was sobbing and gasping and shaking. I made it down to where DP was, who was great, calmed me down and said that we could go by train instead, which is what we did.
I don't know whether to be worried about it or not, on the one hand I felt out of control, completely panicked and such an overwhelming response to my negative thought..on the other, to be nervous about driving when tired is pretty rational.
Most of all, I really don't want to let myself get scared of driving completely, so will make an effort to go for a quick drive this week, just to reassure myself (hopefully!)
The christening itself was lovely, but I feel shattered now so must crawl into bed.

Oh poor Ladybee. I don't know anything about pnd, so not sure if my thoughts complete rubbish, but it sounds to me as if you handled it perfectly. You were tired, and you were worried about the drive and road already on Friday (which is reasonable - we went out yesterday and the one road had delays for hours!) And despite all this, you still went out, just didn't drive. Hope you feel better after a rest, and I'm sure if you do the planned quick drive you'd be fine. Maybe just take extra care of yourself (and shout if you need help or want some company, please) if you feel like things might be getting you down a bit.

Sorry to hear about your meltdown, LadyBee. Hopefully you'll feel better after some good quality rest. Good decision to have a quick drive this week though, so you don't get put off driving completely (kind of like me).

I know it's not the same, but I've kind of freaked out the past few nights. DH is away, and DD has been waking up constantly hence I've been co-sleeping (which DH is not really keen on) whilst very tired. And I keep panicking about DH's feelings ()if I were to suffocate DD. So I don't get to rest well even if I do manage to nod off. And then I get more scared. And so it's a vicious cycle.

On a somewhat brighter note, I think DD has gone back to sleeping through- last night I couldn't sleep at all, sort of waiting for her to wake up like she has been, and she didn't till around 5. (I fell asleep around 4.30!)

VS- I think you did really well with your ocnversation with DD. Jolted me to the reality that I will have to deal with that too one day with DD (unlike if I had a DS and could have left it to DH)

PS: I had no idea about the tags on clothes- I've been cutting them OFF!

sorry to hear of your bad day ladybee. i also have days when the black dog comes to visit and suffer with similar thoughts but i think that you did the right thing. i am sure part of it is down to hormones although i am no expert.

dd is full of snot. she was up 3 times in the night as she couldn't breath. is awful - i never have colds so no idea where she has got this from. big shock for me gettingupin the night too as been going 7-7 for weeks now. poor little mite. she doesn't have a temp though so hopefully nothing serious.

sorry no caps- am bfing.

Is everyone having a lay in this am?

We have injections later so galavanting off for us today.

DS is sitting infront of the washing machine as he has spied his taggie going round, he has a spare in hand I guess its just not the same.

x-post DD, have you got one of those nasal aspirators? I was v sceptical but they really work.

ooh no - what are they? where do you get them? am trying to manage by catching the stuff when it pops out iyswim! is tricky when you can't tell them to blow their nose!

aah have googled - off to m-care this afternoon then

Sorry been cleaning the kitchen, I got one at our local chemist, might be worth a try there b4 you go to mothercare. I use saline drops as well to try and keep it loose and to make them sneeze b4 a feed .
Hopefully will clear soon and sleep can resume.

Good morning!

Good luck, DonDons.

Denny, is this the 3rd set? R's having his tomorrow as well. He didn't feel groggy or anything after the 2nd lot (in contrast to the first ones), so hoping it gets easier. Let us know how it went later.

Quiet morning here really. Napping, feeding, short play, repeat. Looking at this you'd think babies are a doddle!!!

I'm dithering about whether or not to put an open vote on Am I Being Unreasonable later re tomorrow's jabs actually... When I had to book, I felt a bit down and asked dh whether he would work from home one day and take R in for his jabs, as "I hate it" and don't want to be there every time something horrible happens to him... He agreed immediately, said it's no problem at all, booked and is now taking him tomorrow.
BUT - I am now fine again, and think it's rediculous of me to ask him to go and sit in the drs office in his lunch hour when I'm at home every day.
Oh, no point posting it there, as I'm typing this I know I'm being unreasonable. I'll take him for the jabs tomorrow and rather use his lunch hour for a coffee down the road or something nice. Thanks for reading!