August 2008: Six Month Milestones and More

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can everyone please stop talking about chocolate

now they're seriously closed sorry Miamla - on the other hand that other errand I had to run has been done

chocolate? who mentioned chocolate? feckers! this is strictly a chocolate free zone and as such there shall be no chat about it at all

Cyteen I find the arching back just means he wants to be picked up with Kurt. Does the teeth chattering happen at any time? I've noticed Kurt's lips go blue sometimes at nappy changes from temperature drop. The headshaking could be like head nodding - just a new move to practise. Give him a kiss on the forehead - does it feel hot? (lips more efficient than a hand)

Re cot time, I wake him when it's convenient for me (3 schoolruns + Buckets' activity levels = a tight schedule .) I honestly do have a huuuuuuge capacity for doing nothing you know, and I'm actually getting tv withdrawals lately so might try and slow up the evening internet access. Last night's Larkrise reminded me what tv gems there are to be had.

Ooh, my cleaner popped in this am for something or other and was saying some more of her hours have gone down. So... what kind of person would I be if I hadn't asked her to go back to 3hrs a week (ie whole house)? It's great because it'll make me change bedlinen more often out of embarrassment - when nobody visits upstairs you get very slack.

sorry, no more talk of the brown stuff by me

well done dizz, but by not phoning the dentist, you're having a tarnished gold star!

buckets... please sit down, just for a minute!
i love your way of checking his temprature

chocolate - mmm - withdrawal symptoms here (lent}.

christening sorted for 10th may and all 3 kids in bed

hi, just thought I would let you know that I had a letter from hospital this morning saying all blood results normal
but at the bottom of the page it said they had no record of any urine sample taken
I sat in the waiting room for anhour with 2 pads in his nappy waiting, they collected it.
Really annoyed as this was one of my main concerns.
I rang and spoke to secretary, who got doc to call me back. He said results for urine can take up to 2 weeks.
Xrays all normal so thats great news too. Looks like they scared me shitlessworried me for nothing. (better to check I suppose)

cyteen no advice on that really, only ds arches back when he is angry ie does not want to go in car seat etc...
could be that he has just learnt something new, but wouldnt hurt to check it out.

shit day today, didnt manage to shower or wash hair till nearly 4.30 as thats is when ds finally had a nap, hardly got dry and he woke up screaming again. Both dc still chesty and snotty.
I think today has actually been one of the hardest longest day I have ever experienced with both dcs.
pass the chocolate, and the red wine, and the haribo.
dizzy so glad you went to dentist, its horrible when you get all prepared but then have to go back again.

oh No1 thats great news but how frustrating about the urine sample and if it makes you feel any better I haven't made it to the shower yet

christening now sorted for 10th May - do you think I could loose 5stone between then and now?!

x post dizzy yeah on christening, thats great. Mine is re booked for 5th april.

holiday short break booked for the day after. Just me, my sister and her 3 dcs and my dcs obviously.
Only 4 nights in a caravan, but cant wait. dh tried to get rid of us for a week.

thats lovely news, we've both managed to sort a christening and a wee holiday into the bargin

I just got to hope that Marcus still fits into the gown.

Re weightloss I have managed to keep the 11 lb off that I lost after sick bug, still managing to not eat after 6/7

However I have been snacking a lot this week, which will pile it all back on if I am not careful

am not sure about Dylan fitting in ours either, although I seem to remember it was quite loose on DD2 when she was christened at 7months so Dylan, who's a bit smaller than DD2 was should be ok at 10months - fingers crossed

cyteen what you described is exactly what reese was doing before her chompers broke through the skin.....both times. it almost looked like she was wrestling an invisible something in a very angry manner. then it would stop and she'd be all smiles like it never happened. she's not done it since the teeth came in.

i must run. i have a meeting at taco mamacitas at 6 and i'm sweaty from sunning in the yard. it's 84 and sunny sunny sunny today.

thanks for the kind words about dd1. i took her pee sample to the doc this morning so we could avoid a drama session. it's negative. so back to soaking in warm water as it's probably just an irritation due to incorrect wiping technique.

ts at the sun.
poor dd1 hope she is feeling bit better.

dizzy how are yours as she been sick since??

expectant at your visitors. I agree that must be so draining.
I can't get my mum to travel 3 mile to my house though. She has not phoned once to see how Marcus is, and all you wonderful ladies ask about us daily.
I know who I would rather chat to.

No1 do you mean DD2? she was literally just sick that once (not surprised as short of internal organs there couldn't have been anything less) and was bright as a button after it

very re your mum, families are funny creatures aren't they

TS glad to hear DD1 not needing any meds

Yes sorry meant dd2?? , but wondered if it was a bug and others got it.

Yes I am very with my mum too, however she has phoned sister to see how her poor ds is as he has ear infection.
Just dont understand her sometimes. I went into the childrens boutique next door to her shop a while ago, and the lady who owns shop, commented on the lovely things my mum had bought from her for my dcs for xmas. she also said that my mum had told her even though she had 8 grandchildren she loved my dd so much that it made her cry.
she should make more effort then or my dcs wont know who she is.

no1 I am so pleased to hear that Marcus's results have come back normal You must be so relieved, today's hard work notwithstanding.

TS that is very interesting about Reese's teeth, thank you Joe has been chewing like fury all day so perhaps an eruption is imminent. Thanks to everyone for all the useful suggestions, especially Buckets with the lovely temp check

No1 I think it was just something sitting in her tum, it didn't seem to come to anything and the others are fine, touch wood

I used to be SO angry at my mum over her blatant preference for dnephew, I just don't know what to advice you to do, I just want you to know that I understand how you feel

cyteen Nelsons Teetha powders are best thing in world for teething

dizzy when I see her she openly admits she loves my dd the best and that she is her favourite. I tell her its wrong to say that out loud iykwim.
Think she just chats with my dsis bit more lately thats why she rung her.

cyteen I second the teetha powders too, well they have worked for dd who is cutting 4 at the moment.

Marcus has been very vocal this last week, we have lots of da da da and Ga Ga Ga, dh says he said M M M too.
funny thing is when ever he starts babbling dd copies the same sounds and he thinks it is hillarious.
So we have 2 new high chairs at the table (like trip trap and have moved 2 dining chairs into loft) they both babble and laugh at each other accross the table. It is very funny to see.

no1 I think half the problem with us was I apparently exude an air of competence and always make sure everything thinks I'm coping - was her reason for not helping with the kids, not being involved with planning the wedding, not visiting etc etc Do you just think that she believes you're coping fine and there isn't as much need for her to be involved? I sometimes wonder should I have asked for help more and made sure she knew she was needed rather than her worrying about interfering

No, I think she is just selfish being her normal self.
She is not very maternal, doesn't 'do' kids so to speak. She is open about this and we respect that.
when she is at home she is busy with horses or catching up on house work. So if we call I always feel I am stopping her doing things. Or she says 'Ive got to crack on in a minute. So we just dont go now.
We are similar in some ways like I know she puts things off, for eg. 'oh I must phone such and such in a minute, but then something else comes along, and she never gets round to it.
No excuse though really. I used to work with her in her shop and believe me in this current economic climate her shop is very quiet.
so always time for a quick call.
Will stop going on about it now, I'm not upset about it tbh, just annoyed she she hasnt asked about Marcus. My dad and step mum ring or text every day. They both work and have 2 children.

off to get some new hair style tips
I am so desperate for a change.

No1 I'm not one to talk about mother/daughter relationships trust me but if I can say one thing without upsetting you - please don't let this fester. Go to her and explain that its saddened you she's not asked after Marcus and give her a chance to explain. Sometimes things are so much simpler when they're out in the open