at JB - I smashed a whole bottle of SL in Waitrose this am and thought of you as I did so. Twas an accident, though, rather than a ceremonial launch style smashing on the side of the trolley.
How was your new mums' club JB? I found my mum friends invaluable when I had DD1 and really saved me from going overboard a couple of times. I find round here you need to be quite brazen and ask people for numbers, suggest coffee / park etc. My DH does daft things like that as well - he gave DD2 some chocolate cake on his finger when she was about 4 months old and I went ballistic. Not really an ideal first weaning food.
How is DD now Waitinggirl? It could well be her cold which is unsettling her. I used to do stress about the amount of milk DD would bring up until my sister told me that it looks more than it is. If you measure a tbsp of water and throw it on your kitchen worktop, it looks a lot even though it is only about 15ml. As a result, each of her sick ups is probably only a few mls out of the many she has taken in, so probably quite a lot is still in her tummy. As for the MIL, sympathies. Do you have to talk to her? I have caller display so I know who's on the line and if it's MIL I tend to ignore the phone and let DH call her back. I would not take kindly to the stalking at all. COuld DH not have a gentle word? As for routines, we are a bit rough and ready here. M sleeps during the day for a stretch but this can be morning or afternoon.
LsdyT, am very envious of the Bilbao trip - lovely tapas,sherry, oh and the Guggenheim museum. DD will be greatle feted by the Spanish, who adore babies and will take her off your hands in every restaurant and bar. They will no doubt spirit her away into the kitchen to show off to their friends, while you and DP relax over your drinks or dinner. We took both girls away when they were very young and a good time was had by all. I think you are right about the grumpiness. Babies do seem to go in phases in my experience. Sympathies on the dummy, I think they can be a godsend for all.
Daisy I have slept through M's cries due to drink and had to be roused by the usually stone deaf DH to go and sort him out. I'm with you nolda and haven't expressed yet, as I can't be bothered. I've yet to accept an invitation where I can't take him along in the car seat but am going to a partu in 3 weeks and it would be good to leave him behimd.
Arti, your weekend sounds fun but exhausting. I am sure you made a wonderful sight out with all the children yesterday. We went to our local which was heaving with families, much to the chagrin of the few child free couples crammed between the bugaboos and P&Ts. Hope DD is settled and your night was not too bad.
Hello Kayz sorry you had a broken night.
Lovely pictures turnip Major am so sorry to read about your friend. How are you feeling now?
Verso, hope the christening went well.
Hello everyone else, sorry to miss people but M now squarking for food so need to be quick. All well here but half term so have all 3 kids for the rest of the week! I'll be needing some cheerfulness by friday. Had a lovely weekend, lots of things planned for this week and next weekend, plus just pottering around at home with M today. Our washing machine is buggered but my lovely neighbours have nobly stepped into the breach whilst John Lewis get their act tog to replace it. When the new one arrives on Friday, I have about 10 loads for it (as I can't really ask people doing emergency things to do sofa covers etc). House will resemble a laundry once more but at least it'll smell nice. Have done a load at my neighbours this am so had better feed M and then go and retrieve it. See you anon.