December 2007 "The one where babies walk the walk... and talk the talk"

[Arcadie]

I'm sorry - I couldn't last out. Welcome to the new thread.

I'm so glad someone else said that their DH wouldn't gaze lovingly at them either! TBH I wouldn't be gazing at him either though - we'd both either be watching TV, reading or catching up on some much needed sleep! Is that bad?!!

We only had one wake up last night too - but it was at 4am and that to me is so much worse than eg 1am, as it is so close to getting up time!

What sing and sign have your wee ones done then? DD has done 2 terms of stage 1, but now I am gutted as the teacher has sold the franchise and the person who is taking over isn't doing any stage 2!

DS did stage one and then stage 2 twice because it was just such a lovely class. Just at the beginning of the 2nd time through stage 2 DD was born. I won't bother going to classes with her on the basis that DS would be bored to do it again and I think Songbox works better for us. But I will use the DVDs ( which are twee but excellent) to inspire DD. I guess the classes were more for me to practise the signs and teach the LOs at home.

What is songbox arcadie?

It's another one of those types of franchises but it's set up for family so you can take 2 month old and 4 year old if you so desire - they'll cater to both of them ( or all three if you have them). It's lots of hands on toys to touch that help with the songs and instruments to play at a particular time. S'just brilliant.
Don't know if it's mostly York or if it goes further afield.

That sounds lovely, I haven't seen it advertised this far north into the wilds of Scotland! I'm hoping the new teacher will start a Stage 2 session soon, as dd has just loved stage 1, but i think 3 terms might be pushing it!

we only did stage 1 sing and sign as was back at work before ds's old enough to start stage 2, bought DVD's though so do it at home - we have something here that sounds similar to songbox arcadie its called boogie bugs and caters for all ages too

posted one of my maternity photos on my profile as can't share with anyone irl! the fact I know who most of you are now through facebook is besides the point I suppose

caz I can copy stage 2 DVD for you if you want Caz? (computer depending has been playing up but could give it a go)

Ahhh Insy - that's a beautiful photo. You should be really proud of having it done and not embarrassed in anyway. People's pregnant bodies are almost totally different to your "real" ones. I managed to post practically nude for a photographer friend when v pregnant and feel no shame ( which is NOT LIKE ME - I won't answer the phone in the buff). The photos just look so different to how one normally looks that it doesn't feel like it's you. Well done girl. Now enlarge, bond to canvas and display over fireplace.

Hell it could be a lot worse

Or this one?

I didn't feel shy about doing it at all which was weird, think I might just have a small photo in our bedroom next to my 3 scan photos (one of each baby) and save the canvas for another day although prob worth it to see MIL reaction

the sculpture as an engineer art work doesn't half puzzle me, why would you do that? only beautiful art lasts, thats just weird... the triplets one was an incredibly impressive bump on such a slim person!

OMG the sculpture actually has, and I quote 'baby Sean Preston peeking out the posterior end of the pop diva' really?!?!?

and more to the point arcadie how to you find these things??

Oh so you want to see this angle? Shame on you!!!

Nobody would ever want to see it from this side

I'm not sure what to make of the sculpture!!
Think I'd like it more if it wasn't Britney Spears lol!

Insy - that is a wonderful photo, very graceful!

Arcadie - IKWYM about not answering the phone in the nude!

Caz - just wondered, do you feel that you have less access to different baby related opportunities where you live?

Daniel woke up twice last night, once around 11.30pm, then at 5:45! Bet he won't repeat it again

lol arcadie I didn't literally mean 'really? well prove it' I meant 'seriously, why would you?' but from a guy who does sulptures of baby poo I guess its to be expected!

morning bt claireybee sorry I did read your post then realised I didn't respond, how are you feeling today? have you got to grips with the breathing exerises? x

Yes how are you Clairey?

Baby poo??????

I know BT follow arcadies links to wikipedia and apparently the guy did a sculpture of baby Suri's first poo (as in Tom Cruise and Kate Holmes's lo) and that apparently is art?!?!

Well yes it is art.
In the same sense that Tracey Emin's unmade bed was art and Damien Hirst's half a cow was art.

I honestly think that if the Tate Modern were to be burnt to the ground tomorrow, it would be no great loss...

Arcadie!

Triplets pics very impressive, think I only got as big as her 15 weeks one with ds.

Insy your pic is beautiful, I am jealous!

Am feeling ok, boob much less painful and am trying to do the breathing exercises (had no idea breathing could be done wrong!).

Have just sent dd off to catch chickenpox! Well actually I think her friend is past the contagious stage now but I don't mind if they do get it now, better than when they're older.

People! I didn't make the thing. Don't you come round here with your shocked emoticons!!!

Don't go acting all innocent now Arcadie! I should've known not to click on the rest of your links after seeing the first view...

insy - love the photo - you look fantastic!

arcadie - think i actually quite like it although definitely preferred the first view... but I am quite partial to a bit of Tracy Emin...

lol at my DH staring lovingly at me - don't think I quite put it like that did I??! Well it's not as if it is a daily occurrence or anything - just that when DC are away and we have a bit of time to ourselves it is nice! We're not like some loved-up swedish couple in a sauna type scenario

clairey - have you ever tried yoga for your breathing? I am also a 'bad breather' (although def not a 'coper' as the moment I read about the dr asking about your DS I thought, oh yes obviously a nightmare and was completely shocked to read your answer!). I now know how to breathe properly although I don't do it instinctively - I also had no urge to push with either baby so that is interesting. Glad your boob is better at least - is he still feeding non-stop?

Oh and in realtion to being affectionate - I definitely think it is harder to be affectionate with your DH after a day with the DC. It's like you've used up all your hugging and kissing reserves for the day or something. I am definitely more inclined to that kind of thing when I've been at work but of course for those who don't work that is not a solution. I remember reading something about Nike sex ("Just Do It") when you have small children and I think there is so much truth in it - who genuinely feels like hopping into bed (apart from to sleep!) after a full day of babies and cleaning and feeding and singing etc? But once you do it you are often feel much better for it - well that is the theory anyway...

LOL skid am now imagining your dh walking around bumping into things cos he is too busy gazing at you...

Haven't tried yoga, it would probably help though.

Nike sex pmsl, dh would love that, he's always saying "can't you just do it?"

Am trying to cut ds' feeds right down but he still asks constantly. Yesterday he only had it morning and before bed, today he's had a short one this afternoon but he didn't really feed cos I took him off as soon as he started messing-he currently likes to have both boobs out and go from one to the other after a few gulps. Apparently it's quite common among toddlers because it means they get more milk but I can't stand him doing it and would rather he just fed from one then moved to the other.

oh yes I've heard about that swapping sides thing - that would drive me mad too. I am down to about a feed every 2-3 days now and am hoping he will gradually just forget to ask so it will be untraumatic for all involved. I must admit I do sometimes get a bit of an overwhelming desire to feed him which makes me wonder if I am stopping too soon but I think it might just be a response to my boobs getting a bit full..

are you trying to actually stop or just making it a bit more manageable?