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January 2008 Shiny New Year Toddlers - first steps to mischief !!!

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Lilyloo · 27/01/2009 10:58

Hope that's ok all

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simpson · 27/01/2009 20:01

Lilyloo - X post.

Did all the blue come out? Hope you ok?...

Lilyloo · 27/01/2009 20:03

Bar my new cream jumper
It soaking in vanish now!!

I fine just the lack of compassion that seems prevalent on here lately. Have been on a really odd thread today. Quite sad with suspected child abuse. But loads shouting troll is it just me or would you leave well alone on that one ???

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LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:07

Lily I think I saw that one, had a quick glance and stepped away again. Felt really sorry for her if its true but couldn't trust that it was true so didn't wanna poke my nose in.

DD is adding to the mischief now She's running round in the nude pushing her walker. We've already had to clean up 2 puddles LMAO

simpson · 27/01/2009 20:08

Hope jumper will be ok

TBH I never post on emotive threads like that as it really annoys me when people jump on others. MN can be horrible sometimes.

I used to help people on weaning threads till I realised if you don't do BLW you ain't a good mum according to MN

Lilyloo · 27/01/2009 20:09

Lucky exactly to be supportive either post a comment or ignore. What is it with all the troll baiting ?

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LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:19

Yeh that's the problem isn't it. There are certain TABOO subjects (such as fruits shoot and I still dont actually know whats wrong with them)

Got a question for you ladies. Mum keeps offering advice about DD not sleeping and she says to leave her to it as she'll learn eventually. Now I'm not bitching about my mum cos as she said I can do it or ignore it, I'll have my own parenting style but just wondered if this is a normal way of getting your DC's to sleep during her years. She's 49 now if that helps.

Gingeme · 27/01/2009 20:19

Simpson 9.10 and 11th good for me. Are you on FB? I can give you proper directions then
Anyone else?

simpson · 27/01/2009 20:27

Gingeme - if you send me a private message on FB to my in box is it private?

JKS is at orchestra practice tonight so she may check tomorrow.

Lucky - Don't know but my mum nearly 60 is a big fan of CIO (crying it out) which i am not BTW

Fruitshoots have too much Aspartame (artificial sweetner)

BTW looked up spelling of it on DS's pack of fruit shoots in cupboard if it makes you feel better he is only allowed them for special treats...honest

Lilyloo - Have just read thread and am at her being called troll. If you don't like it stay away...

LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:29

See I dont mind allowing her to winge but I can NEVER allow her to cry it out properly so I dont really listen to mums advice BUT I just wonder whether it was something that was suggested in that time.
Like BLW is the latest craze kinda thing IYKWIM.

Lilyloo · 27/01/2009 20:34

Not sure Lucky but think there has likely always been very different parenting styles through the years!

Simps i am really unaturally upset about this one! Maybe a little too close to home r/e my recent student. But surely some things are just too out there to shout liar ???

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LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:36

Lily - Can come join you if you like? I keep reading it and shouting at the screen but dont have a good enough input to put into it.

simpson · 27/01/2009 20:37

i am having the same problem TBH.

DD has learnt to scream/cry very loudly from when she had bad tummy ache/allergies etc. So when she wants me she does the same thing and I don't like hearing her cry.

My HV (and mum)think DD is too attached to me and that I should not rush to her every time she wants me.

DD will not even do a poo unless she is being rocked/sung to by me Well, she will do the poo (can't stop it coming LOL)but screams whole time.

LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:39

hmmm - I think I kinda agree with your HV and mum BUT your DD has been through alot so chances are she's scared to have a poo etc so she needs you then. Maybe in order to sort it if she drops and toy and screams or something you can just talk her through it?

Lilyloo · 27/01/2009 20:45

Thanks Lucky honestly why are some peoples opinions worth more than the slight chance that the OP may be genuine FGS!!!

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simpson · 27/01/2009 20:45

It would really do DD good to go to a nursery for one day a week but sadly finances can't stretch

Think I need DH to have her more (although he is good with her TBH) and maybe to send her to my mum's every so often for the day, so she learns I do come back for her iyswim.

I do think she is a bit too reliant on me too but keep thinking she is only very little and still needs me iyswim.

Have signed up to do a class in positive thinking dunno what that entails but am doing it with my "mummy" friends and it should be a laugh.

There is a creche there for me to leave Molly. I pity who looks after her, they will go home with grey hairs LOL. I have never met a baby who can be so strong willed

madmouse · 27/01/2009 20:46

simpson yes he did, got a bit excited after his normal one weetabix, so made some more ate that also together with cream cracker. Altogether today he has eaten over an lb worth of Cow and Gate jars alone at this rate he may be in his big boy car seat sooner than expected . Just put away four ounces of warm milk in his tommee tippee before bed.

is tummy was reall extended and tight

btw a private message on facebook is as private as an email addressed only to you.

lily, I lmao but at the same time felt really sorry for you. it is always the new cream jumper hey...Bu for M to be so creative!

Nathan's massage was great. The therapist worked on his arm for a while which was fine as long as Nathan was on dh's knee. Then the therapist asked if he like music and whipped out his guitar! And proceeded to sing songs with Nathan and making him play the strings with his right hand (the weak one). It was the last thing i expected but such fun

Checked out the Purple Planet too (have free access because of Nathan being sn)and it looks great. The entry price is £2.80 for 1 1/2 hours. They have the usual cofee tea cakes burgers chips menu, but you need to eat the food in the allocated 1 1/2. Oh well, we can always go elsewhere.

There is a car park, also on street parking and a pay and display next door (told you, this is Coventry car city par excellence). It was very packed today with cars as it is next door to uni, so that will not be an issue on a saturday.

How many of you have sat navs and how many need detailed instructions? If so let me know which motorway you will be coming up/down on.

I will collect the train passengers on foot and we can walk. If the train is on time we should be able to get there before 12.

LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:47

Hey Simps - Maybe its cos she's a girl cos DD is exactly the same and has started tantruming in the last week where she either arches her back as you try to pick her up or sits on the floor banging the floor with her fists...... lol.
Maybe send her to your mums now and then then. I hate sending DD to my mums but thats cos I never have anything to do so it seems pointless.

LuckySalem · 27/01/2009 20:50

MM - NO satnav here and I WILL get lost, I always do! lol

Am gonna scream in a mo, there's an idiot riding up and down our little culdisac and on the path on a stupid scooter reving the crap outta it! If they wake A up I will attack them. - If you dont hear from me, I'm in jail!

simpson · 27/01/2009 20:50

Lucky - my mum says its because DD is a girl

Think for a girl to be strong willed though is admirable as females have to fight harder for things in life (can you tell I am a feminist!!)

BTW that reminds me my mum has had a book published and dedicated it to DS & DD Its a research book (her subject is economics) but am well chuffed for her

Lilyloo · 27/01/2009 20:50

Anyways i need to step away!!!

Interestingly dd is definately my most clingy. I am interesed to know if this is due to me not working , other two both at nursery by now?
She is my baby ??
She can really turn tears on now when she wants something.

Simp i guess it's same for dd with you. You have been their through all her pain so she sees you as her comfort , reassurance.

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AngeChica · 27/01/2009 20:52

just to say "buen viaje" laTrucha x

madmouse · 27/01/2009 20:53

oh forgot some things (verbal diarhea me )

Agree that if you do not blw you do it al wrong according to mn. Why is blw so superior? I am convinced nathan would be way below the centiles if I had blw-ed him. He is starting to eat finger foods etc in his own time.

Simpson I woulld give Molly a bit more time certainly in terms of pooing. I would not be surprised if she still had bad memories or maybe still feels discomfort. have the fissures healed properly?

having said that Nathan is a drama queen and if I know there is nothing wrong I do leave him to cry for a bit. Tell him mummy is a bit bus right now, oh look, you have not closed all the windowson your busy box yet.

But lucky and simpson you do not need to listen to anyone else. you are parenting your own way. You can always say 'I am sure you are right' and continue to do things your own way.

simpson · 27/01/2009 20:53

Lilyloo - Thats another reason i think DD is more clingy.

I was back at work now with DS. Then when I went on mat leave for DD he started playgrop 4 mornings a week.

Put DD's name down (already ) to start the same playgroup when she is 2. There is a looong waiting list....

Gingeme · 27/01/2009 20:53

Simpson I don't know your rl name you could wall to wall me. Ooh er that sounds rude doesn't it

Gingeme · 27/01/2009 20:54

JKS did you want to join us? Please do.