July 2008 - Anyone tried dressing an Octopuss?

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cass - interesting about your hormones. I do find my sex drive picks up when I stop bf. I bf ds2 for 19 mths, and had no periods until 6 weeks after the last bf. Still no periods at the mo so I am confident not fertile.

love the Easter smilies

Dothis- Your poor friend! Sounds like she will need another Holiday to get over this one!
Have you anything planned for your Big birthday?

M2L- Theres long enough to find someone you trust and let DD gain confidence with them. Or like Bebe said have your mum with you for the labour.

Isaidno- I can probably count the number of times since Abigail was born on one hand! Thankfully DH isnt needy in that way
We are both so tired at nighttime that its the last thing on our minds. Mornings are out as Abigail is always up with the sparows!

Disney- No wonder you have so many kids!!

Major packing going on here this week with furniture being dismatled and that. Getting close now which is getting more and more exciting!

Isaidno - I am the same no periods and no sex drive, like you I'm too tired by bedtime plus Bethany is always waking up and there's always that fear in the back of my mind. We try and aim for about once a week but that doesn't always happen. This morning I actually thought about it but Bethany was awake and crawling over me and DD2 got up so the thought rapidly went. I need to make more of an effort as it's a ncie way to touch base with DP as all we seem to do is look after the DDs so nice to have some grown up adult time.

M2L - I had the same concerns when pregnant with DD2 except I had no one to look after DD1 as SIL was away so was facing being induced on my own. I chose to have a homebirth so DP could be there but I know thats not always possible. TBH if it were me I would say sod MIL and get your Mum to look after Leah, after all it's you that's ahving a baby and you need to be confident that Leah is being looked after.

Have been trying to loads a video of Bethany's crawling into FB but it won't let me

Quick question--- Those of you using bottles, Do you still sterlise?

We are debating whether to pack it away in the move or not?

Yup, still sterilise but only cos of the water here being desalinated and chlorinated and not as good as home. If I was home I would have stopped by now I think.

What is sex?

Pigley - we packed the steriliser away in the loft about 6 weeks ago, once they're rolling around the floor and chewing on toys/table legs/door frames I don't see the point!

M2L - get whoever you feel comfy with to look after Leah while you're in labour - it's YOU, Leah and baby who are important at that point NOT MIL. I had some good friends to have DD when I had DS, as mum and DH were with me -we had a trial run a couple of times in the month before I was due and it was fine.

RE relations - we're def not at it like 's either! We plan time for it when we get an evening together - only way we ever get round to it! Usually a couple of time a month - would both like it more but way too tired!

SK - hope I've not offended you with the bf comment, am genuinely impressed by you and do not think you have any martyr tendancies at all !

LOVE the smilies

shortshafe - not at all, I am not a martyr by any matter of means, I am just doing whatever it takes to get the most sleep right now. Plan is to get DD1 and 2 into their bunk beds which frees up the little nursery then we can start to try and get B into her own cot. In many ways I will be sad as I love sleeping with her but I am starting to really crave a full nights sleep more.

pigley - I have never sterilised even when B ahs had the odd bottle, wash bottles in hot soapy water and then in the dishwasher.

I have no idea really why I am still sterilising EVERYTHING. P had a piece of mouldy bread in her mouth on Friday that a bird had dropped down the chimney! Heard the noise but couldn't see it until she turned round with it in her mouth! We don't have a dishwasher but if we did I think I would have stopped by now. Could you perhaps sterilise a load of bottles the night before & seal them up then pack the steriliser?

Re sex: am with DoThisDoThat, what's that again? Fortunately like Pigley said DH isn't needy in that respect it isn't on our priority list....sleep is! Esp for me with the MS, when I'm tired it makes my symptoms worse. DH gets up & goes to work while I'm still asleep & weekends we try & enjoy 1/2 hour extra kip!! Really need to make the effort. DH keeps saying we ned to get some practise in for number 2. Got to try lots of 'boy making positions'

RE: sterilising I wash bottles in soapy water and put boiling water into the bottle and rinse.

RE: We are 2-3 times a week DP would opted for every night but i dont think i am able!! I am one that also needs it when i ovulate or near that time. Lately i am just knackered though but DP always works is magic!!

Disney
How are things going with you DD?

SK
Good luck with DD and there bunkbeds, they will love them.

Monday blues here!!! Kids screaming to put on wellies and it pi$$ing rain outside! one of them days i guess!!! Roll on 8pm I say.....

momma same here kids screaming samuel wants just me me me ...im tired too doesnt help.....but its not raining so a quick tidy up and were off to the park

ok guys need urgent advise
many years ago i used to work for the then child protection services, i had to change due to me getting to emotional and attached.

many people bring it to my attention of children being hurt or at risk and i have acted on this and usually good results have been attained. i cannot stand people abusing children...i have been known to adopt a vigilante style and often blamed for the way i tackle things....my defense there is no pussyfooting it around a hurt child answer is act now.....im sure you guys will agree
yes i do charge in deal with it end of.....
last night i had many phone calls about this little boy(now i never ever discuss cases outside im not allowed) but im not mentioning names here.
PLEASE DO NOT READ IF UPSET EASILY.....

baby is 9mths old
being burnt by cigarettes
punched and laughed at when he cries
poked with herion needles

i damned cried my eyes out i had to get involved
went down official channel,reported it to manager...they cant help due to the child does not live with his offender but is taken here on a daily basis
very very young mum cannot identify (either baby lives with someone else and is collected my mum and taken to offender )
my god i was livid
made some calls ive found out where they live what they do ,dads on tag cannot leave after 5pm. very easy to find
whos going to condemn me here cos when i act today im going to get into big trouble
im going to the crackhouse today to get this baby and take him away and no one is stopping me.
i cannot live here knowing this and knowing the authorities have the "hands tied"
sorry for rant

Oh disney what a situation to be in, poor wee baby, have no advice as I have never dealt with stuff like that

momma23 - we are lucky I have put the big two in nursery this morning then we went straight to a birthday party, it was quite nice as big two played away and Bethany got passed round the Mums. Bunk beds arriving Thursday which is quicker than I thought so better get some sheets ordered.

Nights here are getting worse I know Bethany has the cold but honestly I was kicked in the face so many times last night. Daddy gets frustrated as the only thing that will settle her is boob.

Disney
Sorry no advice god almighty that is terrible. Are social services of any help at all? I understand as i would just want to get that child out ASAP.

Sweetkitty
Yip night are a nightmare here too, DD3 waking every hour also has a cold too. I am soooooo tired today. At one stage last night I was feeding DD3 and DD1 & 2 past up the hall thinkin it was time to get up!!!!

ADVICE needed.
I am half way through my cycle and have been cramping alot and spotting. I am on the pill but kinda think the pill does not suit me. Has this happened any of you?

hi guys.... sorry for rant earlier but i was so frustrated at the total lack of concern i was getting

but very pleased to say baby is safe and away from his parents...i know this sounds a terible thing i have done as the poor little things doesnt have a clue whats going on
BUT the child is safe and cared for now

the parents will eventually be allowed access supervised and put on a rehab course to learn how to parent....and such like

ive had children here at my house when these things have happened before (pre sam)
trouble is i cant help them all
but i certainly cant ignore them.

i was a bit graphic before i apologize for that but it was the truth....

I dont think it is a terrible thing you have done, you have more than likely saved this childs life.. Poor little mite. Was he taken into care?
Sorry have to go can hear the shower goin!!!! and no kids in sight!!!!

Disney, wish more people were like you.

disneystar - you definately did the right thing, I have a bit to do with child protection at work, and you did the only thing you could do and made sure that baby is safe.

Momma23 - I had similar while on the mini-pill, changed back to combined pill and am fine. Many years ago when I first started taking the pill I had to try 3 different brands till I found one that suited me. Worth talking to your GP or FP nurse I reckon.

just had a row with my dh and that is so rare we never even have a cross word
but i damn hate him so much tonight,im sleeping in sams room on the floor
sod him

Evening... Hope all of you with DC on Easter Hols arent suffering too much

Disney- What a horrible situation but glad the Little one is safe now.Poor little thing. You definately did the right thing.
Hope you and DH make up soon.

Momma- Agree with the advice about maybe changing your pill. never been on the Pill myself so no real advice here.

Getting really fed up of packing now Feels like its all I do lately and to top it off tonight I was moving the pretty box that has my wedding dress all wrappedup nicely in and have hudt my back. Box is reasonably heavy as my dress was quite big but think I picked it up wrong Back hurts when breathing in and cant lift my left arm up very high. Lifting Abigail is going to be fun, let alone finishing the packing and then Move day! Just hoping some sleep helps.

awww pigley have you pulled someting...be carefull and dont overdo it
try a soak in the bath and maybe some deep heat.

Thanks shortshafe, pigley will be going for a check up on it. This is the second pill I have tried last one stole my sex drive!!! I swear it was like I never ever wanted it again, never had it, didnt feel anything will doing it!!! Just keep trying i suppose. Anyone ever tried the injection?

Disney
Hope you and DH make up soon, no harm to let off steam with each other now and again..

Pigley
Hope you back improves no fun with a baby and MOVING!!!!aghh

Tucked up in bed and DD3 is V unsettled!! I got more sleep when she was a new born!! Dont know what is wrong with her, she didnt over sleep today had plenty to eat.. Jes i hope this stage ends soon i really do.....

Pigley - hope your back's ok; don't envy you moving at all. It would be my worst nightmare. Lived here 12 years and have far too much stuff; would be easier to empty house into a skip and start again!! Minimalist we are not.

Disney - hope you've made up with dh; sounds like you're over emotional x

Poppy is eating really well now, at nearly 10 months. She has now mastered the pincer grip and really enjoyed chasing peas around the highchair tray last night. Also need to hoover more as she is able to pit up miniscule carpet crumbs.

momma23 - my sister has the injection. The main prob I've heard is lack of sex drive. I've never had it because I was afraid if I didn't like it I would be stuck with it while it wore off (about 6 mths iirc).

SK - hope the girls like their bunkbeds. My 2 ds have shared for about 3 years now; they love having a chat together before going to sleep.

isaidno maybe i was over emotional yesterday
just got up my dh left a note saying he loves me and hes very sorry.....

it was over his work....if you remember his boss demoted him and lost us about £100 a week
she said it was permanent and thats that.
shes a picky traffic boss and if you dont to her tune you get the crap work

well she was short staffed and asked him apparantly would he do night out in an 18 ton he said yes
i was so cross with him after what she did to us or him really,he said if he doesnt do what she wants theres no more easy money and shes making his life hell right now hes finding it hard to cope
he doesnt tell me this though till after...
hes gettin up at 4am and home by 8pm
i was adamant tell her to shove it kind of thing and hes too soft i also said she had more balls than him....
but why doesnt he tell me how bad it it first .
ive always supported him in everything weve gone without so much to enable him to do this.
shes give him another 4am -8pm drive today cos he said no.....
Alan has been there 2 years and hardly any work her hubby joined 2 mths ago and has got the work already....you have to her favourite.
shall i give in for his sake?

Disney
The Cow!!! Any chance of getting work eles where? Horrible thing about the whole lot is you will prob have to grin and bare it. Feel sorry for your DH having to be nice to her to get some work. Its a long road is all i say and usually people like her get what coming in some sort of way.

DD2 will not wear a nappy for me today!! Will only wear pants like her big sister and keeps pulling off nappy. she has done no1 on my bedroom floor so far, dont know wheather to tie her and get nappy on or train her! any ideas???