July 2008 - Rolling, rolling, rolling, our babies just keep on rolling!

[sweetkitty]

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Thanks NOA, it's odd isn't it that we can have these little people with us 24/7 and still not "know" them? I feel so awful about this- I had a really lovely time on my maternity leave with ds1 (it was hard too, don't mean it was a piece of cake)- I really enjoyed it just being me and him and was head over heels in love with him. I love Louis to bits too but there's no magic like there was before and I feel just terrible about this. I keep waiting for it to happen, but I can't "feel" his personality like I could with ds1, most certainly by this stage. L is definitely harder work and of course there is less time to just sit and navel gaze with Louis but surely I should be more bonded with him by now?

Went away for 12 hours on Saturday for my lil' sis 30th bday, had a great time but forgot to take my breast pump with me and my supply has suffered (thanks for support on my other bf thread isaidno!)- L has fed loads since and to make sure my supply was encouraged we slept in the nudey together Sun and Mon night- now to repay me for this I have been rewarded with the baby I mentioned yesterday, that will only go to sleep feeding. We had been making a bit of progress, he'd even settled to sleep in his bouncy chair a couple of times before this weekend came along and buggered everything up! Oh well, back to the drawing board!

DS1 at nursery today, house a filthy tip after a prolonged playdate involving a hardcore playdoh session and tent making in the dining room yesterday so am off to feed the boy then have a manic tidy whilst he sleeps. Have a good day all.

ps- V proud mother alert- ds1 has been asked to play Joseph in his nursery's Christmas play! I am bound to cry buckets, this is the first one he's been in as we normally go away with friends just before Xmas. Hankies atthe ready!

Hello all,

Sorry its been such a long time but really I just keep up with you all.

Just want your opinions please ladies.

I am really pissed off and I mean REALLY.

Been to Asdas this morning to start getting bits in for Luke's christening and becasue DS1 was so good (and I was running short on time) we stopped at our local McDonalds on the way home so he could have something cooked to save me time when I got home (yes I know I'm now on MN) .
Anyhow, I left DS1 with Luke whilst I went to order for him. DS1 decided to climb on the seat and window ledge and the 'spotty youth' serving commented on it and I swiftly sorted out the problem. The the 'spotty youth' asked me if he was my GRANDSON!!!!!!
Well I was completely taken aback and said NO he's my son! Now I know at 39 it is possible for me to have grand children but I didn't think I looked that OLD and I'm afraid my confidence has taken a huge dent and I'm now sat here in tears. What made matters worse was that his colleagues all thought it was a big joke as well.
Do you think I should make an official complaint?

Ah Libra, am for you! I probably wouldn't complain, I, personally couldn't be arsed to find the time, I bet his Grandma is only 40! (Not being horrible to McDonald Employees, just against him) Sending him horrible aging vibes...

Gilly hope things ar geting better.

Tjuice hope Elodie feels OK today

Minkus Sorry to hear you feel like that with DS2, I know the feeling though, DS1 is so demanding and clingy at the moment that I don't get a second to think about what Sam wants, I often try to feed him when all he wants is winding, or cuddle him when he wants picking up... (I do sometimes feel of all these first time mummys) DS1 put himself in to a 'routine' with sleeping and eating from about 8 weeks, and we are still not there with Sam, although given up trying!!!! How old is Louis now? Sam is 21 weeks and I must say it's got better these last 2 weeks.... so hang in there, it won't be long before they are bossing us about!!!!

Oh Libralady, and for you. You and I are almost the same age (I'll be 38 in a few weeks) and I do not believe you look that old. This was just a horrible spotty ill-mannered boy who didn't know any better. It's not so much him making the mistake but the fact that they all laughed at it. TBH I wouldn't make an official complaint as I wouldn't give them the satisfaction of knowing I was bothered. Just take some me time tonight for a bath and pampering and let DH look after your beautiful boys, who will never be that ignorant because they are being brought up by a lovely caring mother.

SK, O is much the same as B for feeding through the night still - it's just one of them things . I felt really good the other day because she'd gone from midnight till 4.30am - it's amazing what a difference that can make.

Have thoroughly cleaned the livingroom today (after the thread the other day about what people had found under their sofas!) and as a treat DH, DD2 and I (and O of course) are off out for a pub lunch (DH working from home today. Poor DD1's at school of course. See you all later

Afternoon ladies!

Really need to hoover my fluffy furry lounge floor (3 cats and laminate means it collects in tumbleweed style balls in the corners of the room) but P is asleep on her playmat and don't want to disturb her slumber as she is not a good daytime sleeper!

Went to docs about my arm on Mon night and was told it is nerve damage and they can't do anything as I have no pain and my movement and muscle tone is still good. Said to stop using it in fixed positions ie. feeding, but I am so uncoordinated I simple cannot hold P in my right arm to feed her. Arm is getting worse and worse and now have lost feeling completely in thumb and have tingley sensations in all but my little finger. This am I couldn't even feel P resting on my forearm it is that numb. Really worried as a couple of times I have nearly dropped her as I can't feel if I have a good enough hold on her when I pick her up. And I really struggle dressing her as poppers are a nightmare and I can't feel to pull her arms/legs into clothes. Feel really depressed about it all. Driving is really tricky but DH doesn't drive at all so just have to put up with the tingles and get on with it really just worried I could just be aggrecating it by doing 'normal' things! Just very frustrated really, want to be back to my usual self! Ok, self pitying rant over! Just need to vent as DH doesn't seem bothered at all you would think I had just broke a fingernail or something!

bebe - how horrible for you. I can't believe the doctor just sent you away! There must be some advice he can give? Can you see someone else?

libralady - I'm 40 and do feel self concious sometimes. I completely understand your mortification, but I'm sure he spoke without thinking. Young people haven't got a clue about how old people are if they are over 30!

Minkus - awww... bless your little Joseph.

R woke three times last night, only once the night before - have no routine here to speak of and it is starting to drive me a bit mad. I do try to stick to 7 oclock bed time, which he is usually pretty good about but other feeds and sleeps are still random!

bebe - could you look into something like acupuncture for your arm? Sounds potentially dangerous, not be mention awkward.

bebe - cannot believe your doctors attitude to you, you told them you are the sole carer for a 4 month old baby during the day too, I would see another doctor, poor you mu DP is a bit like that when I have a migraine I think it's because they cannot see the pain or injury IYSWIM.

Minkus - they go through such little feeding frenzy stages don't they. Well done to DS too starring role in the play, DD1 had a solo as Rudolph last year in hers and she skipped about so much she fell over

libralady - aww poor you I woulnd't worry what a silly little McDs worker said to you as someone else said anyone over 25 looks old to a teenager.

Phoned my Mother today for the first time in oh months as she had left a message on the answer machine, oh she winds me up she was all nice probably as my brothers fiance was in the room. Little things like oh your borther showed me a picture of DD2 the other day it's that funny seeing her with bunches in her hair - erm thats because you have seen her twice this year. Then she goes on to say that she will have to come up and brother's fiance can drive her and she will give her petrol money and I said what about the train "oh no I cannot afford the train" which basically means I am too lazy to get on a train and would rather be ferried to and from. Sorry rant over she just makes me so bloody angry.

hi ladies from me and Miss E.

thanks for all your support and good wishes.
the surgery went really well and we are home now. she is tired and a bit clingy but doing great and still smiley.

the surgeon said just treat her like a normal healthy child which was reassuring. now i have to make a scrapbook of the whole thing according to my HV ( I took pics but am wondering what is the benefit of the scrapbook really . I guess when she is older, i can show her the hospital and the nurses and the surgeon etc etc)

i feel cack though - feels like i haven't got any sleep for a long time and getting a cold. luckily my mum is here tomorrow for back-up.

am so grateful all went well - it was so stressful. respect to you, disney for being a soldier!

anyway, thanks again for supporting me through this. off to bed soon. all good sleeping habits and routines are off. just need to hold and feed this little pumpkin as much as she wants. she won't even let DH hold her right now, which is sad for him.

bebe - also think acupuncture may help, or a chiropractor. think its a bit crap actually that they haven't suggested any way to manage the situation, even if there is no instant "cure".

libra - the guy is a twat, don't worry about it (i know its easier said than done) but its not about you, he probably didn't think before he said it. his coworkers were laughing at what an ass he is. i wouldn't complain but maybe a letter explaining how thoughtless and stupid he was would get it off your chest and you never know, he may learn something from it . . .

libralady i asked my son who is 17 and works in mcds this question
if i went in and same situ left samuel with ds and went back to calm a problem down and the lad said is it your grandson why would he of said that
his truthfull answer is most moms get real stressed at there kids and especially young ones tend to shout or speak in a certain way whereas you if your like me and im 41 tend to speak quieter and are much more controlled rather than "will you bloody sit down NOW
he says usually granmas are more controlled hence why he thought he was your grandson
so maybe this wasnt an age issue but a recognition of the calm way you dealt with the situation and you took it out of context
in which case its a compliment

its just us we think were old sometimes honey
them kids in maccie d,s dont take that much notice of how we look lifes one big game at that age
but if you think he was rude its a different matter
dont be upset hon i fell pregnant on my 40th birthday
us older moms have great experience and can still manage like a 20 yr old how about that eh!!!!
il send you a pic of me you can have a real laugh then

TJ so so glad it went well elodie was the first person and thing that came into my head i even said to my dh i hope elodie is ok he said who on earth is she
samuel has got a 9 hour operation in about 4 mths i feel sick thinking about it
scrapbook great idea i took photos of my ds double heart bypass hes 8 now and its been good explaining things to him
after a GA she going to be clingy messes them all up and there sleeping patterns im sure your just cuddling her and letting her know its ok your there
you did great as a mom well done you x
mcchesers done the pic just got to put them on pc......lol

Just a thought, is it Thanksgiving tomorrow?
Are you US ex-pat's doing anything special?

Thanks Disney.

Anyway I was thinking earlier, where's Twinkle We haven't heard from her in ages. I'm sure she must be up to her neck though with twins.

hi everyone, have been reading about everyone else's sleep issues, its making me realise that there are others in the same boat! I managed to get suhayb to sleep within 15 mins of feeding today with NO crying and was v proud, but he woke himself up within a minute of me leaving the room! He eventually went to sleep after another 2 wakings, but we managed to watch Heroes so i'm happy

Libralady don't worry about the silly 'spotty youth' (love that lol) i'm sure he hasn't got a clue about women's ages like someone said.

Bebe - sounds like you do need to find a doctor that takes it more seriously, i haven't read any previous posts about your arm/prev health but sounds like some kind of nerve entrapment and its a bit worrying if you're going so numb you can't feel your baby!

TJuice, glad the op went well, i tried to find where you said what she had done but have got too hopelessly behind!

libralady yes about twinkle oh my gosh im so busy with samuel i just cant imagine it with twins
has anyone had a look if shes on other threads at all?
or has anyone spoken to her id love to find out how shes getting on

Now the cat has a bad leg...must be sympathy!!!! Have been applying heat and keeping arm moving but still numb, really irritating!!

Morning all.

Have been thinking about twinkle too - also about peanut. I really hope things are OK with them.

Where is Kaz - she used to be a regular - hope all well after her move.

looking at thread title - my baby still not rolling! Is he the only one?

Alex was 19 weeks on Monday and only rolled for the first time on Tuesday (front to back - he really hates his front) and hasn't done it since.

No rolling here! Nate woke at 10.15. 2.30 and just before 6, what on earth is going on? He was showing all the signs of going through from 11 till 6 and now he's all over the place and we're all exhausted! He's still only feeding from one breast in the day and he's not even emptying it so I doubt weaning is on the cards. How on earth do I get him to take more in the day besides having feed times quiet and subdued? I'm at a loss and a bit grumpy and headachey from lack of sleep.
Bebe hope the arm is getting better, these babies just get heavier by the day!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our American families x

samuel is 20 weeks old just gone and does not roll but im not sure if he will be able to
if hes lying on him tummy he cant lift his head at all but he has spine and neck problems so i guess my view dosnt count....lol
but im sure they all do different things at different times
when hes on his back he can half lay on his side
but even though he cant move much he makes up for it with his voice....lol
oh my gosh can he shout purely for attention as when i look round he giggles like crazy
in the last week i have been saying lalala with emphasis on my tongue
in tesco yesterday he was singing LALALA at the top of his voice
i think he is super smart at mimicking me
it takes me just a few days and he copies me
he also goes um um um to
what hes going to lack in bodily movements hes going to do different stuff
hes getting quite a naughty monkey at bedtime now as when i put him down he cries and laughs when i go back in
daddy has to do bedtimes when hes here as its only me he copies and plays with

gilly there all different arnt they
samuel is on breakfast dinner and tea now
with a bottle to follow he is such a piggy
he eats banana in his mesh feeder hiself makes a right old messs i can tell you
he goes down about 10 though and sleeps throught till 4am which a real quickie in his sleep then back of till 7am

disney - he sounds like a real cutie - considering they said he woudn't even smile! What do they know? Every time you talk about the great things he does it makes me smile!

Poppy's not rolling yet - and she's one of the oldest on the thread at 23 weeks! I want her to stay still until january so my Christmas tree is safe!

I looked for twinkle but she hasn't posted since the ante natal thread - unless she has a new name of course. I guess she is too busy.