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systemsaddict · 08/02/2009 10:19

Just catching up and want to respond to a couple of things before I forget ... Rolf I would be thrilled to get sloppy baby kisses from someone else's baby at a group, Caitlin always flirts with the other parents at Sing and Sign and it makes me very proud! In fact I had to pass her quickly on to a visiting grandmother yesterday as ds came with up (dp sometimes works Saturdays) and started a meltdown - I was so glad she will go to anyone!!

Hedgehog your manager has been a complete arse about bfeeding. It never occurred to me to ask about putting my EBM in the communal fridge, I just put it in a cool bag and no-one knew about it! This time round there is no fridge nearby and I'm using an Ameda coolbag with 3 icepacks in it which is fantastic.

More later. Better nights here the past couple. I have fed C her evening feed sat up on the bed rather than lying down, and this seems to help her settle in her cot - if I did this all night I'm sure she would go back to her cot more readily than being hauled out from under a nice warm duvet/boob when she's finished feeding; but in the middle of the night it is just too tempting to be able to doze while I feed her! But she only co-slept about 1/2 of the last 2 nights and I feel much better, I clearly sleep better when she's not there.

systemsaddict · 08/02/2009 11:00

Love the video puree - she looks so grown-up! Nowhere near crawling here yet, just lots of frantic wiggling. But we are almost sure she has started saying "Daddy" - bit but it's very clear and very definitely reserved for when she sees dp. I started talking v. early (and walking v. late, Mum says at a year old I was still just sitting still but talking in complete sentences, was v. strange child!!) so it's possible. Am a bit that it's not "Mummy" though!

Amberc · 08/02/2009 15:32

Aw - Pearls that is a gorgeous vid! My friends took a great one of Luke laughing his head off at the cats but I'm waiting for them to send me a DVD as the file is too big. Still feeling knocked out completely. I think I must have stopped the iron tablets too early as I was anaemic but they give me bottom problems. Guess I'll have to get the lactulose out of hibernation!

pureeandpearls · 08/02/2009 16:04

Thanks everyone!

Debs- suspect any tights will do

Systems- impressed with language skills....babypearls said 'Da' yesterday when I was trying to teach her to say Mamma..I decided she was just talking Russian

PenguinProject · 08/02/2009 17:03

Loving Baby Pearls crawling.

HH - Your manager is being an ar5e.

Has anyone seen this article in todays Guardian? Although some points are valid, in general I found it quite offensive.

Essie - The boys are watching the rugby. Shane turns to Ryder and says you're part Welsh, when I asked why I was told "because he's friends with Iestyn!" .

What time did you get up this morning?

1am-4.30am (insomnia struck again) then 9am.

Diamonds or pearls?

Diamonds - although I think both are overated...

What was the last film you saw at the cinema?

Twilight (teenage vampire love story )

What is your favourite TV show?

Friends or West Wing

What do you usually have for breakfast?

Recently, a slice of toast with peanut butter and jam.

What is your middle name?

Don't have one.

What food do you dislike?

Peas.

What is your favourite CD at moment?

Terry Callier - Timepeace

What kind of car do you drive?

Don't drive yet own a VW Golf.

Favourite sandwich?
Anything from Pret, missed them so much whilst on Maternity Leave.
What characteristic do you despise?
Know it all - ness.
Favourite item of clothing?
Jeans.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Never been but the idea of India is currently appealing. Or Tokyo.
Favourite brand of clothing?
Oasis - if only they would fit me again...
Where would you retire to?
New Zealand
What was your most recent memorable birthday?
30 - pregnant with morning sickness in the Bahamas
Favourite sport to watch?
Free running / Parkour
When is your birthday?
25 Oct
Are you a morning or night person?
Night
What is your shoe size?
UK 6
Pets?
Not anymore - unless husbands count?
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
DH turned 40 on Tuesday and I bought him a shed...not really exciting
What did you want to be when you were little?
A teacher
How are you today?
Tired, apprehensive.
What is your favourite candy?
Anything cadburys
What is your favourite flower?
Grand prix roses or tulips or daffodils - any!
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
18 February
What are you listening to right now?
Ryder and Shane rolling around on the bed.
What was the last thing you ate?
A digestive biscuit
Do you wish on stars?
No
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?
Red
How is the weather right now?
Dull
The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
No-one - rang a few but not in!
Favourite soft drink?
Tesco sparkling waters - kiwi and strawberry
Favourite restaurant?
Les Halles
Real hair colour?
Brown
What was your favourite toy as a child?
A dog in dungarees.
Summer or winter?
Summer
Hugs or kisses?
Big fat snogs.
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Coffee or tea?
Tea at home, coffee when out
When was the last time you cried?
Today 1am, 4am, 10am....don't you just love PND?
What is under your bed?
Shoes and lots of dust
What did you do last night?
Indian take away
What are you afraid of?
Anything happening to Ryder or Shane
Salty or sweet?
Salty
How many keys on your key ring?
2
How many years at your current job?
4
Favourite day of the week?
Saturday
How many towns/suburbs have you lived in?
6 or 7
Do you make friends easily?
Yes - but I'm not so good at keeping them.

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spongebrainbigpants · 08/02/2009 17:17

Lol at the part-Welsh cos you're friends with Iestyn!!

As for The Guardian article - if I was a 'friend' of that journalist I'd be giving her a very wide berth in future .

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PenguinProject · 08/02/2009 17:57

I'm quite sad that one of my RL friends referred to the Guardian article as "Words of wisdom"....

poppy34 · 08/02/2009 18:24

hi all PP that article is quite interesting in parts (I have to say the pushchair fetish thing passes me by - fair enough while you're choosing but clearly it moves on to be something more than that ..but then again my sling obsession means I can hardly throw stones )...but it did come across as nasty - esp odd given her comment re people's reaction to rachida dati going back to work (I agree with her there so wtf did she write that article)?

bunnytown on here - very popular alternative to baby einstein...

Pearls that is impressive crawling!!!

PiggyPenguin · 08/02/2009 18:36

Evening all. I am thrilled to say I am typing this with a well baby on my knee! Yippee! He has even eaten a bit of carrot and broccoli with cheese so I am on a particular high.

Having read that article though, I obviously shouldn't be discussing his eating habits but instead making pithy and thoughtful comments on world economics and the role of women in 18th century literature. Actually, I did do part of my degree on the latter so could try a bit of that if necessary... To be honest though, I'd rather talk about the lovely J, and if that makes me a sad mummy so be it. I can see she is going to get the kind of hate mail that woman from the Times got when she admitted to spending more time choosing her kitchen worktop than deciding to abort her husband's child because 3 children were too many.

Babypearls is fantastic in that video, Jamie is also practising an odd crawl. He walks forward on his feet and then falls to his knees to do his hands and then go back on his feet. Most odd, but part of his charm.

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spongebrainbigpants · 08/02/2009 19:53

sybil, fab news about J .

Just uploaded new photo of A with a broccoli beard - am I a dummy mummy?!!

(And could I give a crap if I am?!! )

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PenguinProject · 08/02/2009 20:07

Sponge - all the pics of Alex are lovely, esp the box one...

pureeandpearls · 08/02/2009 20:26

Methinks we should start a new thread now proclaiming ourselves to be dummy-mummies. If the point of the article was to be contentious twaddle which gets people talking, then Ms. Cooke did jolly well. I have to say the point that incensed me was the reference to the chat on baby-related websites (why tell the world about your child's funny moments etc.) Am I being naive, or is that not what baby-related websites are for????

[I stress at this point that this is merely my opinion; other opinions are available. I have no desire to be sued a la GF for speaking my mind on a public forum.]

pureeandpearls · 08/02/2009 20:28

Sponge- broccoli-faced boy is yummier than ever. You clearly do a great line in gorgeous babies. I will NEVER tire of hearing you gush about him, knowing what it took to get him.

PP- the you-know-a-Welsh-person-therefore-you-should-support-Wales thing was sheer genius!

poppy34 · 08/02/2009 20:50

puree ..good point although she may find it better to go find a website about smug types who want to write self congratulatory wank in the not very well hidden belief that they are actually better than anyone else...

systemsaddict · 08/02/2009 21:04

That's what I hate about articles like that - she comes across as so unbearably self-righteous. Either that or she doth protest a little bit too much, whatever she says. And how ridiculous to complain about posting about babies on baby-related forums!! My brother posts about sports cars on sports car forums and boatyards on boatyard forums. Does this make him sad and obsessed? no. (ok maybe a bit about the sports cars.) Honestly.

Amberc · 08/02/2009 21:22

What time did you get up this morning?

5.45

Diamonds or pearls?

Diamonds - I don't have one though

What was the last film you saw at the cinema?

Quantum of solace - crud.

What is your favourite TV show?

Anything documentary based with animals

What do you usually have for breakfast?

Toast with butter and marmite

What is your middle name?

er...it's Manuella

What food do you dislike?

Prawns because people don't take out the digestive tract - minging!!!

What is your favourite CD at moment?

Dunno - have an ipod so I pretty much never listen to a whole album

What kind of car do you drive?

I don't drive a Mercedes A Class because I haven't passed my test yet but I do own one!

Favourite sandwich?
I like avocado in any sarnie.
What characteristic do you despise?
I absolutely hate one-upmanship
Favourite item of clothing?
Jeans.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
I have always wanted to go to BoraBora.
Favourite brand of clothing?
I really like Fat Face
Where would you retire to?
Malta
What was your most recent memorable birthday?
Got to be the last one going to see Manilow!
Favourite sport to watch?
I hate watching sport
When is your birthday?
4 December
Are you a morning or night person?
Definitely morning now!
What is your shoe size?
UK 6
Pets?
No but I want to get a Maine Coon cat once we own a house
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
No I lead a very dull life!
What did you want to be when you were little?
A test pilot for the RAF believe it or not!
How are you today?
Knackered but happy
What is your favourite candy?
Charbonnel et Walker champagne truffles
What is your favourite flower?
Bluebells but they need to be in a forest and form a carpet like in Ryan's Daughter
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
13 Feb
What are you listening to right now?
The Baftas
What was the last thing you ate?
The saltiest ham on earth
Do you wish on stars?
No
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?
pale blue
How is the weather right now?
Pissing with rain
The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
I didn't call anyone today - I texted though - the friend with the cats
Favourite soft drink?
root beer
Favourite restaurant?
The Waterside Inn
Real hair colour?
Dark brown
What was your favourite toy as a child?
A monkey with a plastic face - I loved him.
Summer or winter?
Summer
Hugs or kisses?
Hugs
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Coffee or tea?
Coffee - a soya latte
When was the last time you cried?
Probably in my sleep dreaming of my mummy and daddy
What is under your bed?
A parallel universe
What did you do last night?
Slept
What are you afraid of?
someone taking Luke
Salty or sweet?
Salty
How many keys on your key ring?
Some - can't be bothered to get up and look!
How many years at your current job?
4
Favourite day of the week?
Saturday
How many towns/suburbs have you lived in?
1 - just London - what a saddo!
Do you make friends easily?
Yes

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spongebrainbigpants · 08/02/2009 21:49

Aww thanks PP and P&P

Yes, I didn't understand the point about the baby websites - if you don't want to read them don't go on them!

Amber, can I be nosey and ask what you're doing on the 13th Feb?!

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Essie3 · 08/02/2009 21:55

Hahaha, you're all Welsh then! And you should be proud, after today's rugby! Seriously looking forward to next weekend's match - you might all want to get yourselves some Wales tops.
I adore these questionnaires because I'm really nosy. I thought I was going to score some points but (a) Amber beat me with being more special on no. 54 and no. 6 (my strongest and most unique points, I thought!) and (b) she also hates one-upmanship so I won't try it with her.

What time did you get up this morning?

Actually got up out of bed at 10am.

Diamonds or pearls?

Diamonds

What was the last film you saw at the cinema?

The Duchess, with Iestyn at a Big Scream showing.

What is your favourite TV show?

Friends

What do you usually have for breakfast?

Yoghurt

What is your middle name?

Elin

What food do you dislike?

Pineapple, but I've also rejected a large swathe of foods by being vegetarian

What is your favourite CD at moment?

Don't be mean to me now. I'm quite square. Carlo Curley on the Westminster Abbey organ.

What kind of car do you drive?

VW Golf.

Favourite sandwich?
Cheese and pickle
What characteristic do you despise?
Bullying. And also people who think they're right and won't listen to another opinion (is there 1 word for that?)
Favourite item of clothing?
Two lovely dresses.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Capri, again.
Favourite brand of clothing?
Hm, Kew, and Boden.
Where would you retire to?
The big house up the road from here, Bodfryn, which I dream about.
What was your most recent memorable birthday?
Well my birthday was only 2 weeks ago, so my last one.
Favourite sport to watch?
Tennis, but only Wimbledon
When is your birthday?
14th January
Are you a morning or night person?
I'm at my best at 11am.
What is your shoe size?
UK 5
Pets?
No, Roberts. (DH and DS have the surname Petts, geddit?)
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
I've ordered new boots.
What did you want to be when you were little?
A teacher. But I'd rather die than do it now.
How are you today?
Great, in a good mood, but tired and my ear and breast hurt.
What is your favourite candy?
Galaxy
What is your favourite flower?
I like most flowers. Maybe sweet peas or something highly scented.
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
16th June, and also this coming Saturday but only if I make it to London. Otherwise I'll be disappointed.
What are you listening to right now?
DH ironing
What was the last thing you ate?
Pancakes with Dad's honey, but I'm about to fetch some biscuits.
Do you wish on stars?
Yes, definitely.
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?
Teal
How is the weather right now?
It's night and it's dark
The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
Dad
Favourite soft drink?
Sparkling water - so square...
Favourite restaurant?
Kastoori - I love curries but only in Tooting.
Real hair colour?
Brown.
What was your favourite toy as a child?
Playmobil hospital
Summer or winter?
Winter
Hugs or kisses?
Hugs
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Coffee or tea?
Tea
When was the last time you cried?
Friday after a row with Tim
What is under your bed?
Two empty suitcases and a breastpump always primed and ready to go.
What did you do last night?
Watched Elizabeth, the Golden Age on DVD.
What are you afraid of?
Spiders. And something losing the people I love.
Salty or sweet?
Sweet
How many keys on your key ring?
3 and an ominous empty ring
How many years at your current job?
1 month at this department, 2 and a half years at this institution, 11 years in this line of work - academia, the king of short term contracts!
Favourite day of the week?
Saturday
How many towns/suburbs have you lived in?
5, but 3 of those have a population under 10,000
Do you make friends easily?
Yes, all the time, but lasting friendships are hard to make.

poppy34 · 08/02/2009 21:58

not sure you'd want an england one after yesterday... need to be sure that will be able to watch the drubbing match in france next week.

PenguinProject · 08/02/2009 22:10

Essie - You do realise that using Shane's logic (never recommended) that makes you part English too!?

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spongebrainbigpants · 08/02/2009 22:18

PP, you're treading on dodgy ground there - Essie will not be impressed at being thought of as part-English!!

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Essie3 · 08/02/2009 22:28

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

libralady · 08/02/2009 22:50

What time did you get up this morning?

9.45 when the phone went

Diamonds or pearls?

Diamonds

What was the last film you saw at the cinema?

Love Actually (when I was pregnant with DS1 -that was over 5 years ago!)

What is your favourite TV show?

Watching Wales hammer England @ Rugby

What do you usually have for breakfast?

Toast

What is your middle name?

Samantha

What food do you dislike?

Lamb

What is your favourite CD at moment?

Band Aged

What kind of car do you drive?

Peugeot 306 Estate

Favourite sandwich?
Chicken Cucumber and Mayo
What characteristic do you despise?
Prima Donna
Favourite item of clothing?
Jeans and Welsh Rugby Shirt
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Kefalonia
Favourite brand of clothing?
Not fussed
Where would you retire to?
Wales/Kefalonia
What was your most recent memorable birthday?
39
Favourite sport to watch?
Rugby
When is your birthday?
2nd October
Are you a morning or night person?
I'm up at 5.30 every week morning, but then I don't go to bed much before 11.30pm so I suppose I'm both really
What is your shoe size?
UK 8/9
Pets?
2 kittens, Wallis and Gromit
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
We've just booked a family holiday in October for my 40th and our 10th anniversary
What did you want to be when you were little?
A nurse in the QuARNS
How are you today?
Shattered
What is your favourite candy?
Jelly Tots
What is your favourite flower?
Bourganvileas
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
14th Feb, we're off on holiday and Wales are going to thrash England at Rugby
What are you listening to right now?
Scrum V on BBC1 Wales
What was the last thing you ate?
Kit Kat
Do you wish on stars?
Yes, definitely.
If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?
Perriwinkle
How is the weather right now?
Bloody freezing
The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
Mum
Favourite soft drink?
Full Fat Coke
Favourite restaurant?
Filippo's a lovely little Italian about 3 miles away
Real hair colour?
Now it's grey, but originally it was auburn. I have it hi and lo-lighted to disguise the grey
What was your favourite toy as a child?
Talking Bugs Bunny
Summer or winter?
Summer
Hugs or kisses?
Hugs
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Coffee or tea?
Coffee if it's decaf
When was the last time you cried?
Today after a very trying day with DS1
What is under your bed?
Storage Boxes full of baby clothes ready to sell on e-Bay
What did you do last night?
Had tea and watched Krypton Factor
What are you afraid of?
Bats and something dreadful happening to the family
Salty or sweet?
Salty
How many keys on your key ring?
5
How many years at your current job?
21 years
Favourite day of the week?
Saturday
How many towns/suburbs have you lived in?
5
Do you make friends easily?
Yes, all the time, but lasting friendships are hard to make.

AliandHerScallywag · 08/02/2009 23:16

Hello Everyone, and hello Libra, nice to see you back again. How is the job situation now?

I am very relieved that you have all been dutifully filling in the survey. For a nasty moment last night I thought it might kill the thread if no-one wanted to fill it in. Enjoying reading all your answers.

P&P all 3 of us watched your video. Peter cracked a big grin watching it.

DH has turned the light out, so better stop as he is making comments about how I would be moaning if it was him keeping me awake by surfing the net on the iPod in bed.

Hope you have good nights.

pureeandpearls · 09/02/2009 08:16

Thanks Ali- I confess I was near tears watching the one of P on your blog. He's soooooooo cute xxx

Libra- you've got the Band Aged CD. Should I get it?