August 2008 - The One where Sazzles was missing so this is what we got!

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I can't do the list sazzles will have to do it when she is back!

sibh only one in wicklow and its not big enough thank you anyway - will tell my friend to have a look at the local listings, she has an exam tomorrow so didn't want to pester her about it too much

have updated some photos on my profile

lovely lovely pictures dizzy

thank you although you'll probably have seen them on facebook

yes but that doesn't make them any less lovely

Advice Requested

The next sleeping arrangement is on the horizon. Should I break down and purchase a real crib?

The current sleeping arrangement is Reese sleeps in a pack-n-play with a bassinet insert next to my side of the bed (actually I pull it up against the side of the bed when I go to sleep at night....easier to do the dummie replacement when required).

Sorry I'm sure this is a BEHIND the TIMES questions.

gorgeous photos Dizzy!
Good morning all, ds awoke at 6.30am so at least the day is off to a Gina start with an early feed! Met up with NCT pals for lunch yesterday and some were saying "you can say what you like about Gina Ford but at least you get a baby that sleeps through the night"..hmm Well, we had only one wake up at 3.30am and I count that as fan-tas-tic!

ts I am refusing to believe that our babies are growing up, and therefore do not see the need to discuss sleeping arrangements. O will be staying in his bedside cot until he is 18 . Can't imagine him not lying at the side of me tbh, and secretly am hoping that the lack of space until we move house will mean that he stays where he is

The pee-soaked mattress..gave it a scrub with disinfectant then sprayed the febreeze liberally, then flipped mattress over. Mattress cover now back on - not encountered problems with it slipping yet.

Anyway. Hockey starts again today so I shall freeze my tits off be playing around 1pm today.

Good morning all. Am shattered again. The nights just seem to be getting worse. He seems to be awake more than asleep during the nightnow. DP stayed up with him so I could get some sleep, but for some reason (dspite being sattered) I couldn't drop off. No sooner had DP got into bed and fallen asleep than the little blighter woke up again. Had to feed him etc, so was after 3 when I got to sleep. He then woke me at 5.20, and stayed up till 7.30 ( I had a meltdown at this point) then woke again at 10. DP can't get out of bed because it's 'to cold' So despite the fact that he's had a full 8 hours sleep and I've had hardly any, I am up and he is snuggled under two duvets in bed. Am really quite annoyed. Why does HE get to have a lie in, while I don't even get to have enough sleep to keep me functional?

um, perhaps this is a little harsh Ann but he gets to stay in bed because you let him. i know it's hard and arguments are shit but you need to strap on your boots and kick his arse. you are exhausted, he is not; therefore you simply refuse to get up when Seb wakes. people lie down in front of tanks for what they believe in - this is simply a less dangerous and more comfy version of the same

NICE Cyteen I like that tank reference. Ann, she's quite right. If you want to stay in bed then stay in bed. Seb's not going anywhere. Make a weekend of it. A BED IN. When the boy needs food, give it too him then put your head back down on your pillow. Even if you don't drift off to sleepy land the rest you're offering your body (and mind) is good. Eventually you'll doze and get 20 minutes of quality snore time.

Captain I'd like to see you in 17 years with that cot next to your bed and your full grown son going, "WTF MUM?". Might however be a book deal in it for you....

Cheers TS. I don't mean to be mean, just that I know how easy it is to become a martyr to it all. Yesterday morning when I was moaning on to DP about how crap my night sleep had been because of x, y and z he very reasonably pointed out that when things are tough I need to WAKE HIM and he will help me

Anyway, much better, in fact almost miraculous night here: DS went 7.30pm-1am, then fed and changed and fed, then back in his basket and went 2am-8am That night nappy change makes all the difference, it seems.

Just as well we all got good rest as I can feel my back twingeing again Really really do not want it to go out!

In other news, my little refusenik is still turning his nose up at any bottle We've moved on to trying the Tommy Tippee nork-shaped ones but so far no success. This is a battle I am determined to win - Mummy needs a life now and again!

DP has taken DS out for a walk in his newly converted pushchair How did my little baby get so big? I feel ya on the sleeping arrangement thing TS and CC - we're off to Ikea tomorrow to buy a cot (sob). I'm not ready for him to go in his own room yet, but he is bursting out of his moses basket and starting to look a bit cramped.

On the nappy front, I contacted Nappy Lady and she recommended Teddies and/or Bumbles, so I think I will order a few of the former to see how we get on (plus wraps of course). I must admit, they do look terribly cute and fluffy

I find the bumbles good, just about outgrown the bimbles (but I have been using these as boosters inside the Bumbles at night as recommended by bigbadmouse.

Well I have decided that last night put to bed routine was the best so far and was really 'me' iykwim.
I sat at side of dd with occasional head stroke till she fell asleep. Wonderful.
Ds I fed ebm then topped up with bf as that wasnt enough. Lovely cuddle to sleep in rocker chair.wonderful

No tears, no tantrums, no whinging. No tears or chest tightening from me.
All needs met.

However night wake from dd, she ended up settling on our bedroom floor

Nightwake from ds 3 times offered boob every time didnt want it. was so tired I was awake from 2am -6am
Screamed and swore at dh as was so tired and close to tears. He let me stay in bed till 9 though

Well at least getting them to bed is now sorted.

Can I just say I am for all with what to do re back to work/childcare etc...
I am lucky I am not going back to work and dont have to find suitable childcare, but do miss it sometimes.
However I am now looking into private nursey for dd 1/2 mornigs a week.

You're right cyteen Iknow. It's so hard though. I did try and leave Seb for DP to deal with. He didn't get up so nudged him and asked him to see to him - his answer was 'mmmmmm' so eventually gave up and got the poor boy myself.After that I woke DP again and asked him to take Seb so I could have some rest, he said ok then snuggled down complaining about the cold. Seb wanted feeding and by the time he'd finished dp was asleep again. Pestered him to get up for a while before eventually giving up and feeling annoyed.
Attempts to get him to wake up and help ove the last couple of weeks have resulted in arguments and even being told to f***k off one time.

Sorry for the long moan.he is notoriously hard to wake up.

Hmmm. i wonder how he would react if the tables were turned?

thinking practically, could you maybe schedule in a reasoned discussion about this sometime when both of you are well rested and calm? I know there is a period of time in between first waking and being fully awake where I am terribly selfish - all I can think about it "but why ME, why do I have to get up and deal with everything?" - but if I take a moment to shake myself into proper consciousness I rarely feel that bad and the selfishness passes. Perhaps he is getting stuck at this stage and needs a firm boot gentle reminder to move himself along. After all, he is a responsible adult with a child to look after.

well, he did stay up till 2 this morning so that I could get some sleep. It's not his fault that I couldn't get to sleep. But with him for some reason, it's always better for him to stay up than to be woken up iyswim.
Not sure where he is atm - he wasn't here when I got up, but I'm guessing he's gone to the supermarket.

Oh and about the nappies - I personally love the Teddies, although they're not great for night time. I don't personally like bumbles much, but I know they are a popular nappy.
When you get some post some pics of Joe showing off his cloth bum

Heh, will do I'm going to get him weighed before I buy anything as sizes seem to divide at 18lb and he's probably not far off that now - seems silly to buy size 1s if he's hardly going to be in them.

Helloo-oo-oooo-oooooo.....

ahh the sweet sound of clinking glasses. gotta put the boys to bed but will be back later

helooooooooooo

got pizza on order (WEB ORDER FOR FIRST TIME). DH AND DD AT CHURCH BARN DANCE. DS ZZZZ.

LOVELY DAY AT (oops looked up and saw caps lock ) natural history museum. dh and dd skated. was our first time taking ds inot lonond . easier than i expected.

evening all, am absolutely pooped so am not staying, just popped in to check everyone well and say hello