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April 2008 - the one where we have to babyproof everything!

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EllieG · 03/01/2009 08:58

Am I first? Couldn't think of what to call it....

VS - I think she is hungrier, yes, I tried giving more milk, which helped, but then yesterday she spurned more milk for more food (I guess she can't take both) and she did sleep better last night. Woke once at 5.30 for drink water and then 6.30 properly. She is never hungry for her breakfast til about 8 though - does anyone else have this? Should I stop giving a ten o clock feed?

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Clarissimo · 06/01/2009 22:05

PFJ if ther eis anything let me know- not that far away

Hugs XX

ThePFJ · 06/01/2009 22:08

Jack is far too heavy for a sling.. I cant really carry him round for too long. I thought me and DP could take turns with Jack on our laps/arms, put the buggy folded in the luggage racks and then try to get a table spot to 'take over' if there arent too many passengers. Was thinking could then change baby on the table and be fast about it if its too smelly?

Should be a laugh though. Enough to distract me from prospect of seeing my reportedly new extra extra thin nan... blehhhhhh

SalLikesCoffee · 06/01/2009 22:08

PFJ, that sucks. So sorry to hear. I think it will mean a lot to her that you're coming to visit and especially for bringing Jack. Bet you he'd love the journey and have a nap on the way too.

Knitter, poor thing! Kind of lovely/sad how he's finding comfort in your finger scratching. My brother has always, since birth, had eczema, I know it's hard seeing them suffer. Any specific creams or more trying to keep it moist now?

ThePFJ · 06/01/2009 22:09

VS you are far too lovely and generous. Will make you tea and cake next time I can be buggered to get up.

VSisFlouncing · 06/01/2009 22:12

PFJ, It's a mei tai, you can't feel the weight, they tie in a special way so it distributes the weight.
I carry Alex in it loads, he is 20lbs ish and I feel like I carry less weight than when I was pg. Seriously, if you want to try it I can send it tomorrow, I have to go to the post office anyway.
Read some of the threads about mei tais and consider it. LEt me know by about 10am tomorrow.
Even if you take it and don't use it.

ThePFJ · 06/01/2009 22:16

Thanks VS but its ok babes. I have a monster headache now so will sign out. Wish me luck on Thurs. Cant believe it will be the last time I see my nan. Buggerbuggerbugger.

LadyBee · 06/01/2009 22:50

PFJ - I think your plan to take Jack out of buggy and hold him is a good one, B likes to look out the windows and look at other people on the trains and gets a bit frustrated in his buggy. You might be able to just leave the buggy in the entrance of the carriage? Depends on type of train I guess.
I don't think there will be changing boards in the loos, using a seat or your lap is a better bet and don't forget scented nappy bags - will be nicer for your seat neighbours not to smell a nappy for a couple of hours
I found on the plane that if I had a couple of toys, would give one to B, he'd play with it for a bit, get bored...I'd give him the other & take the first away...repeat. You'll cope, the anticipation of these things is usually worse than the reality. But I'm so sorry to hear about your Nan, it's such sad news and must make you very angry to know that it was caused by someone not checking something very simple.

EllieG · 07/01/2009 09:14

PFJ - so sorry about your nan hon [hugs]

Have been on bf thread and poster clarified she didn't mean it like that so I have forgiven her. Still am a bit at analogy used, but am prepared to shut up, go away and do some research so I know what am talking about when I disagree. Won't start an argument haven't got a chance of winning as my DH knows to his cost

Thank goodness for peachy and VS and your sensible and supportive views. Hurray for normal Mums with moderate opinions I say!

Formerly peachy - GREAT news about Bas weight gain!

Mol is a heifer now. Am scared to get her weighed as is so chunky - she looks bigger (not fatter but bigger) than the other babies. Do you think am over-feeding her? I don't know how that's possible as she eats what she wants to eat, but she is always on (or slightly above) the 75th centile - that's a lot right?

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EllieG · 07/01/2009 09:15

Should probably go play with DD now or I think she might start calling Balamory mama

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KnitterInTheNW · 07/01/2009 10:04

PFJ, so sorry to hear about your nan, enjoy your day with her on Thursday.

Ellie, I think as long as she's more or less following one of the centile lines it doesn't matter which one it is.

Sal, George has oilatum for the bath, Cetraben cream (apparently a 'stronger' version of aqueous cream) for as many times a day as I can fit in, and 1% hydrocortisone for the bad bits. As of today he only needs that on his back, shoulders and one tiny patch on his tummy. The rest seems to be being kept t bay (not really going away completely but just dry and pink rather than raised and red and sometimes with a bit of sore broken skin). He slept so badly last night, and was writhing around in his cot. I think he was itchy because he does that sometimes when I change his nappy, like he's rubbing his back on the floor the same as a pig rubs its back on a tree!). I feel so sorry for him. Most of the time though he's a happy little man.

ThePFJInASleigh · 07/01/2009 10:11

Thanks LB for the advice, will do the toy swap thing definately. I have reserved table seats and am planning to fold up buggy and put in luggage rack.

I was told this morning by my auntie that my nan hasn't got long to go. I phoned my dad and told him and it made him cry. I have never made my dad cry before. So now I am in floods.

Jack is reaching for me and saying mama mama dada as if to say mummy mummy where is daddy? So sweet...

blubblubblub.

scorpio1 · 07/01/2009 12:00

PFJ - poor you. I'm sure they have baby changing, but if not just do it on your lap or table. Hope your nan is ok

Got Mimi weighed today - 19lb 4oz, popped up over her centile line, she is nearer 75th now than 50th. All good - 2lbs 2 ozs in 8 weeks

chipmonkey · 07/01/2009 12:27

Poor PFJ. It is awful to see your Dad cry. I think you get used to your Dad being a tower of strength and you know it's really serious when they cry.

VSisFlouncing · 07/01/2009 14:45

Knitter, try not to worry too much about George's eczema, DD ahd it really bad but she ahs grown out of it and only gets patches when new teeth are growing now.

chipmonkey · 07/01/2009 17:23

My niece had it too and dsis found it improved when she cut dairy out of her diet. But she grew out of it by the time she was 3 or 4.

scorpio1 · 07/01/2009 18:59

ds1 name getting slated again on baby names threads.

Tah Clarrisimo though

JingleBellsDennySmells · 07/01/2009 21:54

Evening all, has just taken an age to catch up with the thread.

V belated happy new year.

DD2 has gone from being in no hurry to reach any developmental milestones to doing loads in 2 weeks. Shes crawling, pushing up into sitting, pulling up to standing (then falling over) and had 4 more teeth.

We have just had snow which lasted for 3 days and just at this point of being bitterly cold our heating broke down, just bloody typical.

JingleBellsDennySmells · 07/01/2009 21:55

Hmm must change name again, lazy trout!

EllieG · 07/01/2009 22:01

Oh poor denny brrrr. But clever denny LO though

scorpio - I think your DS1's name is cool

pfj - how you doing this evening lady? Sending lots of sympathy and supporting vibes your way xxx

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SalLikesCoffee · 07/01/2009 22:21

Glad it's helping George, Knitter.

And happy new year to you too, Denny!

I've given notice at R's nursery as he keeps getting ill. I don't actually mind the colds etc, but I think with him still being a bit down after the colds, then bronchiolitis etc, he just picks up randomly any bugs going around. I have to pay until the end of January (which is fair enough, I knew that when I signed the contract), but my mother-in-law offered to come and help us out until early April. I have no idea what to do then - whether his immunity might be stronger by then, so could do nursery again, or to look into childminder (perhaps someone with only one or 2 other kids?) or nannyshare. I would love a full-time nanny just for him - had someone help me out on Monday and Tuesday as R wasn't feeling well and we couldn't stay off work, and it was brilliant. He was so relaxed, laughing, slept really well at night. But sadly it's too expensive. Oh I don't know. I wish I had family nearer to help out when he's ill. Guess you can't have it all though, can you?

Re the whole ff/bf-ing thing - I meant to say, it is nice discussing it here, as everyone's supporting but intelligent. Also love the fact that we've got people knowing what they're talking about. Oh and Peachy, I don't know why it matters to me so much, but I always feel better reading your posts as you've got the dietitian advice too. I've decided if I'm ever pregnant again (say, in 10 years or so...), I'd rather tracks everyone here down than ask a general question - filters the nutcases and judgipants out.

I am rather tired but love the new job. It's weird, I think even just with R I worked harder being at home with him than an office job, but this is a different kind of work than with him obviously and that I'm a little out of practice with, so am fading fast! Bring on the weekend.

EllieG · 07/01/2009 22:36

Are you working full time sal?

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Clarissimo · 07/01/2009 22:43

Erm

Bas is standing alone

only 9 mnths today- slow down little man!

SalLikesCoffee · 07/01/2009 22:44

Yes, Ellie. Had a couple of days as introduction last year, but only started properly on Monday. I feel kind of guilty admitting this, but I love working again. I miss Roelof, which is why it's really, really important to me that he is happy, but as far as me, just a selfish feeling I guess, but it's nice being good at something again. Maybe it's just because I'm a rubbish mom

SalLikesCoffee · 07/01/2009 22:46

Go, Bas!!!

SalLikesCoffee · 07/01/2009 22:46

How are you feeling about the work thing now, Ellie?