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Isaidno · 11/01/2009 18:22

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bebejones · 19/03/2009 11:50

Pigley - for your uncle. (((((hugs)))))

P is still doing the shuffling too, she can shuffle/roll to the edge of the rug then tries to roll back pulling it over her! We create a 'Phoebe fort' with cushions to try & restrict the things she can get to, we have a big brick fire (which we dont use) which is impossible to guard so I am dreading her discovering that!

Still no poo she had another prune for breakfast & took 2oz of water from a bottle (before she realised it wasn't milk) I do normally give her water in her cup but I am sure most of it ends up down her front!! Gonna try another warm bath today then ring the GP, dont want to leave it the weekend coz the docs wont be open & don't fancy a trip to Stroud hospital to see the on call one! Have done everything HV suggested!

Last night she really impressed me by reaching for her cup, picking it up, having a drink & then putting it down again! She usually holds her cup but needs 'assitance' to tilt it up. This was the first time she actually reached for it on her own, un prompted! Also last night she was sat in her bumbo with the playtray on the floor in front of her (she was playing with it) & when she couldn't reach it with her hands she stuck her foot out and pulled it closer to reach it! I was so impressed....DH not so much! Must just be a proud mummy thing!!

mama2leah · 19/03/2009 12:02

pigley (hugs)
hey gusy wnated ur advic..leah is wakin up alot at night, but when i bring her into our bed, she goes quiet and jus goes back to sleep..but nothin i cn do wil mak her go bak to sleep in her cot..wat shud i do? i need rest, its th eonly rest i get all day..but dnt wana make it habit as wil b hard with new baby...

help/suggestions/idea

ponto · 19/03/2009 20:32

m2l, it depends how bothered you are by her being in your bed - if it doesn't bother you and she sleeps well once she is in with you, it's fine to carry on. If you really want her in her own cot, there are various methods to try - I used controlled crying with Bryony, took about 5 nights for her to sleep 7 - 5 or 6. When she woke in the night, I would go in, lift her up, cuddle her, then lay her back down and go out of the room (even if she started crying), then wait 5 minutes and go back and do the same thing again. She didn't cry for the whole 5 minutes, sometimes she would just be grizzling with long quiet periods, so I would leave it longer before going in. Eventually (after an hour and a half or so), she went back to sleep. The next night it took about half as long to settle her, the next night half as long again, then a couple of nights later she slept through. I was really determined to make it work though, so once I'd started I never gave in and brought her into bed with me. If you do try this, my top tip is to make sure you wear a dressing gown and warm socks, so repeatedly getting out of bed is not so traumatic! Good luck.

Hello to those with constipated babies, we have the opposite problem today, there was a nappy explosion in the car seat earlier, I had to wash the cover, I've never needed to do that before! Think poor Bryony's ill, she's off her food too but bfing well thank goodness.

Off to pack for weekend away in Devon at my cousin's wedding now.

ponto · 19/03/2009 20:34

Bebejones, sorry to hear about your uncle, my great-aunt has just had similar news. Not that I ever see her, but my mum and grandma are quite upset

ponto · 19/03/2009 20:35

Sorry, that post was for Pigley, I will stop posting now as obviously my brain isn't working

sweetkitty · 19/03/2009 22:08

Evening all nothing new to report here been out enjoying the lovely weather.

pigley - so sorry to hear about your uncle

bebejones - hope P gets unconstipated soon

mum2leah - as Ponto says it depends what you want to do about it really? From her baby point of view she wakes up all alone and wants Mum once she gets beside Mum all is well and she goes back to sleep. There's various techniques from gentle gradual removal techniques right through to crying it out, loads and loads of books written on it too, I think you have to decide what YOU want to do, whether you are happy with CC or would prefer a more gentler (but not always successful) method. Can't really advise have a dig about the MN thread on CC, PUPD, Baby Whisperer, No Cry Sleep Solution, see what you think, like a lot in parenting theres a right or wrong way only the way thats suits you best.

Poledra - to Orlaith crawling, my other two are getting a bit upset when B shuffles over and starts eating a bit of a jigsaw, might teach them to pick up their toys once they have finished with them

Off to bed now can't stop yawning

bebejones · 20/03/2009 12:21

Well P passed a very solid poo yesterday afternoon, was about the size of a ping pong ball made her bottom very red and sore, she even cried in the bath afterwards....she NEVER cries in the bath!!! Rung docs today as no poo since. Am shovelling water & prunes into her as much as I can. She is clearly uncomfortable today and round her bottom feels very hard (sorry TMI) so docs have said carry on with the prunes/apricots/water & they have prescribed her some lactulose to help soften it for her. Fingers crossed, feel so awful for her...'poo watch' continues!!

M2L - we use CC with P when she wakes. I know it can be really tough but she gets into patterns of waking & she isn't hungry or dirty & it seems to be the only way to break her out of the habit. I know it is a little bit in some circles but it has really worked for her. She is mostly a good sleeper. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do, just go with what feels right.

P has now managed to push herself up properly on all fours, I could see air under her belly!!!! She can't work out how to move & usually ends up flat on her face...but hey it's progress!

pigleychez · 20/03/2009 21:12

Ponto- Enjoy your cousins wedding She has nice weather for it

Bebe- Glad things are starting to improve for P. The lacutose should help get things moving.

Abigail has suddenly improved with her feeding. We have been doing BLW and so far things have been abit hit and miss and the past few weeks hardly shown any interest at all. Thankfully the past few days shes been really going for it. So nice to see her enjoying her food.
We went out to Pizza hut tonight and she was so well behaved and sat so nicely eating some garlic bread and lettuce

Poledra · 20/03/2009 21:31

Oh, garlic bread is one of Orlaith's favourite things, same goes for the other 2 DDs. It's fine till they all pile into our bed of a weekend morning with horrendous garlic breath. DD2 is particularly good at leaning right into my face (while I am still pretending to be asleep) and crooning 'I loooove yooooooou, mummy' with breath that would curl your hair!

TheRedSalamander · 20/03/2009 23:52

hey everyone

What you struggling with Kaz? Come and talk to us x

Re controlled crying, we used a sort-of cc technique with ds1 with great success, from when he was about 7 months. dh suggested we do the same for Louis but I've been really reluctant- with ds1 I was sure he was tired and all he needed was just to learn how to settle himself to sleep. With Lou however I've had a nagging feeling that it's not "just" him being tired- and I'm glad I've listened to my maternal instincts as it seems as if he has a wheat intolerance. We are the LEAST faddy eaters in this house and I am so not likely to put unnecessary dietary restrictions on my boys, but I followed a hunch and stopped giving him anything with gluten in and hey presto, different baby. Ok he still doesn't sleep great but he's not sick 24/7 like before, he doesn't get half as much wind (every time he moved before he'd fart, well nearly )and he's not writhing around at night any longer with a painful tummy, crunching his legs up cos he's uncomfortable . When I look at his diet it seems to be just wheat, not the gluten though if that makes sense (think gluten is found in other things too? Not sure though, need some specialist advice!) Not sure what to do now though, hv or gp for advice? What do you lot think?

Right off to bed now, busy weekend - 6 friends coming to stay tomorrow night plus two lots of people coming to view our house, fingers crossed someone wants to buy it! How's your house move going Pigley?

pigleychez · 21/03/2009 20:33

Red- Glad to hear little Loius is happier now. Id say Dr would be best to speak to. They may be able to refer you to a dietition or something.
See...Mummy knows best

Re the move- Well we have been ready to exchange for about a week now but our buyers solicitors seem to be in no rush We keep bugging our solicitor daily and are now hoping to exchange next week and move a few weeks after. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Hope your viewings go well

Had a nice walk around Nymans gardens today in the sunshine.
Took a cute photo of Abigail amongst some Daffs. Taking this pic seemed to draw a crowd and we had about 10 old dears around us all cooing over Abigail- which of course she loved!

Hope everyone enjoys Mothers day tomorrow - My first one so I hope Abigail has remembered me!

bebejones · 21/03/2009 21:33

Don't know how it happened but I am cooking a Sunday roast tomorrow just for me & DH....work that one out!! Have said I am not doing any nappies though!

Poogate is over....4 poos today! Thank you lactulose, P is much much happier! 1st poo happened while PIL were looking after her (te he) we hadn't told them that she had been constipated all week! She had a lovely time, they live on a farm & have lots of lambs so they took her out for a walk & she got to see them all & had plenty of fresh country air! She only napped for half hour though (usually 2hours) so is knackered now! Hope she wont be horrid tomorrow as a result!

Hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow...can't wait for my first mothers day as a mummy!!!

Peanut73 · 21/03/2009 21:54

BOO!

I bet that gave you a shock!!

Been thinking of you all and wanted to say hi. Sorry, I can't read all the posts but a belated CONGRATULATIONS to m2l!

We are just back from hols and all good here. Hope all well with you all and your LOs.
xx

JODIEwantsanewname · 22/03/2009 07:49

Hi guys, will catch up later, just wanted to wish you all a happy mothers day. Have a good one and I hope your little ones have remembered how fab you all are!

minipinkscottish · 22/03/2009 07:53

Happy Mother's Day to everyone hope you all have a fantastic day!!!!

Just heard the very sad news that Jade Goody has died during the night.......only 27 and with 2 little boys.....makes you realise how luck we all are

Isaidno · 22/03/2009 08:16

Happy Mother's Day all. I got breakfast in bed (a bowl of shreddies) and some body shop stuff.

Hello Peanut! We haven't forgotten about you.

Bebe - glad the poogate is over. It is terrible just waiting for one! I have been giving Poppy more water and fruit in the hope things will carry on moving.

Poppy getting really frustrated with being unable to move. I think she will work it out soon... She has become a major fidget, completely nosy and unable to concentrate for more than 2 minutes. I have started giving her bedtime feed lying down in the dark because otherwise she refuses it because she wants to play. She's gone back to only waking once in the night since I started doing this.

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bebejones · 22/03/2009 11:29

DH's mother has invited herself over today ....now I have to go to tesco to try & find something we can give her as a gift. Not impressed (DH doesn't get on with her too well alot of the time!)

sweetkitty · 22/03/2009 13:37

Happy Mothers Day to you all especially those celebrating their first one as a Mum

I had a lay in with B then breakfast and some handmade cards, chocolates and a plant. We went to the Childrens farm but it's freezing so went to Toys R Us, got out relatively unscathed with a pair of toy shoes for DD1 and a lion for DD2. Was road testing a Zapp too, considering I have just bought a Luna

Bethany is like Poppy Isaidno she is getting so frustrated at not moving, she is holding onto things and pulling herself along them.

shortshafe · 22/03/2009 20:24

hello ladies!!

sorry it's been a while - lots going on here, work, isaac's christening, DH looking for another job ( not jobless but on severely reduced hours and unpaid shut downs ) etc.

SK - do you like the Luna? I've been hankering after one . I don't suppose you know if the litaf seat2go fits onto it? I can't find out from litaf if it's compatible.

m2l - i think all babies are different and you have to find out what works for you wrt sleep. my DD is a great sleeper - and we've done nothing except encourage her to settle by herself, DS is a little terror and would much rather sleep in our arms than anywhere else, when we all reached breaking point I decided that tough love was the answer and at about 6 months we did controlled crying - we tried 'pick up put down' but it really wound him up and he HATED it! It took us about a week to crack it with cc, but even now he likes to wake up 2/3 times a night, moan for 5 mins than drop back off !

Both kids ill with virus thing atm- raised temps, off food, etc. so best get back to calpol duty!

pigleychez · 22/03/2009 21:31

Hello all,

Hope you all enjoyed a Happy Mothres Day
Abigail gave me a lovely card signed with a handprint and a photography book with tips and techniques for taking photos of babies and children. Even more excuse to get snapping now

Had a busy day visiting both mothers but a nice day none the less .

Shortsafe- Hope the christening went well. to hear about DH's job.

Peanut- good to see you back.. hows your little guy? (charlie?- My memory is shot to bits!)

disneystar · 23/03/2009 06:59

hi ladies,
HI PEANUT...............did you have a good time....

i got 3 handmade cards they really did make and choose there words a card from dh,a big helium baloon that samuels nabbed,and loads of daffs as they are actually my fav,i think they look lovely and fresh and signals the first of the spring/summer.
it was my son dannys 5th birthday yesterday he had a party at a soft play and it was great we chose a good day being m day as we were the only people in there so had the whole place to ourselves....we had it catered as well by an outside company and after a poor turn out of other children we managed to have a good time
going to have a moan now as its something thats made me very cross,
i was apalled at the mums of the other children that either cancelled an hour before we left or more so really at the ones we were picking up and just told me at the door (i only live 1 min walk away thay could of came round or phoned me.
we picked up all the children that came and took them and brought them home if there parents wanted us too.
as it was 10 miles away and not all parents had cars.....
17 children from school were invited and 4 were there (rest didnt bother to tell me)
bloody disgusting............good job im a peacemaker......
but danny was ok as all my brood were there and there children too,plus more food for them and us.....
glad you all had a nice time yesterday.
it was hard for to send my mom a card they all said stuff like thank you for being there or i love the things you do.....no good for me
so i cheated i dont know what she like so i sent her a huge bunch of flowers in a lovely pitcher jug,a box of chocs and wine from interflora......job done do you think that was suitable??
any way of to get breakfast
have a good day y,all.....

Isaidno · 23/03/2009 12:31

disney - some parents are really rude and ignorant for you. I think you were v generous to your mum, hope you can build some sort of relationship.

Poppy finally has a bit of tooth poking through - hoorah!

On Saturday Jodie, shortshafe and I (and poss you disney?) are meeting up in Solihull for something to eat. Anyone else in the vicinity fancy joining us??

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Isaidno · 23/03/2009 15:54

helllooooooo
very echoey in here today

where are yoooooooouuuuuuu?????????

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sweetkitty · 23/03/2009 16:47

I'm here as always

DD2 got up this morning complaining of a sore tummy and has had diarrhoea so thought it would be better for her not to go to nursery so we have all been stuck at home today. Bethany has a runny nose too.

disney - some people eh? Glad your DS had a nice time though thats all that matters

pigley - your photos were lovely forgot to say

Isaidno - am v of you all meeting up am sure you will have a lovely time

pigleychez · 23/03/2009 16:49

Disney about the naughty parents but you all had a good time regardless.
Your mums present sounds Great. Im sure she loved it

Isaidno- Id love to meet up with you guys but sadly im too far away

Just heard that we have finally exchanged and are moving on 8th April. Just in time for Easter. Have to wriggle on with the packing now then!

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