Dec 08 mums - from rolling to sitting and everything inbetwean

[waitinggirl]

there i've done it - hope that is ok.

hello everyone!!

veggie yeah I sort of knew that about GF. I should just shut up. Dunno why I started going on about it in the first place!

RE biting DS has no teeth yet but he has a new habit of biting when he has finished of there is no milk yet. I shout at him, and pull him off sharply but I hope i can get him to stop doing it before teeth appear as he does it really hard.
wg ace about swimming. I love going swimming with DS and the more we do it the more he seems to enjoy it.
kim really hope your friend gets sorted out soon. That's terrible.

fgs that should say "biting when he has finished OR there is no milk left"
Doh!

hello bisou, how are you?

The HV also told me that ds1 shouldn't be having a bottle after he's 1yr but as long as you brush their teeth afterwards its fine. As kim said, problems with bottles & teeth are from dcs being left with them overnight or from having juice in them

Also, the follow on milks are a rip off. You're better off sticking with regular formula for 1yr then swapping to cow's milk. I think formula companies developed follow on milks to be able to get around the advertising ban on baby formula

kim have you heard from your friend yet? hope she's ok

indith how exciting on the house, fingers crossed it all goes smoothly!

Hello all!

Not beeen on for an age as I have been living in a builders yard for a few days, so I haven't had chance to catch up properly yet, just a quick skim through. BUt thankfully the carpets came today and my house is finally back to being my home In fact I prefer the new carpet to the old one and I have bought a lovely new dining table with red leather chairs. Sounds a bit hideous but it is beautiful if not a little too grand for my little dining room!

We had a Thanksgiving (bit like a christening but Godparents don't have to make as many vows) for DS last Sunday and had a BBQ back at ours for the family after. It was a
glorious day thanks to the weather and all the children splashing in the paddling pool! Plus we had a surprise visit from my Nan and Grandad. They had said that Grandad was too ill to travel, but on the day he felt a little brighter so they drove down to us. It was fantastic for them to be thee. Although DH'd family was a little confused by my Nan, as she turned up in heels with full face on despite nearly passing away 6 weeks ago. She looked younger than my MIL

Re weaning: DS has one sometimes two purees a day. Favourites; sweey potato and cauli & cheese sauce. Plus he also has a FF now in the afternoon, and since switching to size 3 teats he has taken to it rather well. I think it hits him that quick he has no choice but to guzzle it down.

verso hope work has gone okay

bisou hello stranger!! Good to see you back.

Time for a bad joke:

A first-time father was taking a turn at feeding the baby some strained peas. Naturally, there were traces of the food everywhere, especially on the infant.

His wife comes in, looks at the infant, then at her husband staring into space, then says, "What in the world are you doing?"

He replied, "I'm waiting for the first coat to dry, so I can put on another."

bisou

daisy nice to see you back, glad you've got your home back. How lovely for your gps to be able to come to the Thanksgiving, your nan sounds fantastic!

Ds2 doesn't have a fave puree yet, he wolfs them all down equally!

Tilly you and I should set up a mums & babies feeding cafe. We could have loads of play stuff including a lock in play area for toddlers and you & I could give feeding advice. You could give FF & I BF advice. We could call it boobs & bottles (actually that's a good name for a pub).

I've just put DS2 to sleep without a feed. It's partially in preparation for Sunday night and also as I have suspected that he doesn't actually need it, it's just become habit to help him settle. He was a little miffed but I just touched him and stroked him in his hammock and he was happy with that. Also in preparation I have tried expressing, the idea was I would express and DH would give him a bottle of EBM if he wakes at 9.30 which he occasionally does. Well so far I have manages to jus he enough to cover that bump at the bottom of the bottle. As I will actually express what I need on Sunday it's not looking good so far. We do have the option of mixing whatever I can get on Sunday with formula, but I'm not too keen on that as he has never had formula before and if it upsets his tummy we could be up all night with a grumpy tummy boy. DH has opted for staying in a holiday inn very close to the radio theatre because a) we can get it on his club points and b) he doesn't want our friends having to put up with DS2's wailing if he kicks off while I'm not there.

The other option I was thinking was if he wakes before I get back is just to give him a bottle of cool boiled water. As the 9.30 waking is not regular I have been suspecting that it maybe more to do with thirst than hunger esp as it's been hotter lately. Has anyone else been giving water overnight? How much do you give?

Funny joke Bisou, did you get any overnight bamboo nappies. I think I'm going to try Bambeasy nappies, they are more expensive but go up to TT age and seem the most absorbabt with boosters.

Spoke to soon he woke wanted a feed, went on boob and as I just tried to express more there was not much of a strong flow or let down he got quite cross so I gage him the bottle with the small amount if EBM but I forgot to take the cap bit out of the lid bit so he got cranky again cos no flow, I managed to get the cap out but he just screamed when I tried to put the bottle in his mouth again. He has just settled back to sleep again with not much feeding so hopefully will stay settled. I think I will get DH to try him with a bottle of cooled boiled water if he wakes and see what happens.

Hooray! My friend is here! The hang up was that she told them she had been here last summer and they couldn't find a stamp in her passport! They thought she was lying about a previous visit! Thankfully they talked to my husband and he was able to verify that she had actually visited and that she was only here to visit... not to stay. So after almost 5 hours they finally let her out!! Oh, and they also finally gave her something to eat and drink.

Hi Bisou good to have you back! Oh and Daisy too!

I'm so sleepy and have stinging hayfever eyes which makes me feel even more sleepy...yawn. Think I'll go to bed soon. P wouldn't fall asleep this afternoon so I ended up exasperated and in tears, but she calmed down with Baby Beethoven and a bit of boob and is now snoozing nicely...don't know how long for! Last night was every 2 hours again...
I started a thread about BF and weaning and it's all got a bit scary with people being mean to each other so I've run away!
Verso - I agree with ZJ that you sound on such good form and I'm so happy for you - even talking of a dc3?!!! Hope the interview went well.
Spot - if I walk to our local shop (about a mile) I feel immensely proud and assure myself that I've done enough exercise for the week! I love my days at home with P where I can sit on my bum for ages!
You've all corrupted me...I'd never seen an episode of the apprentice before but after reading everyone's comments every week I decided to watch it last night and I quite enjoyed it! I liked the blond girl best.
Right, I had loads to say but my mind is closing down for the night.
night all xxx

Oh Trace poor you on the scary thread people. If it means anything I think your lovely and would never say anything nasty to you, and your doing the right thing I'm sure. Just ask on here and if we don't know at least we can all muddle along together.

Hooray they let your friend in Kim, obviously some wally didn't stamp her passport last time.

Just trying to catch up but have just read your thread traceface. Please please ignore curiosity her posts are factually incorrect and make no sense whatsever. Listen to tiktok she has a wealth of qualifications and experience on breastfeeding. Have alook for threads started by Aitch she is brill on the subject of weaning.

Right back to catching up, see you later prob next wk if I run true to my usual posting form.

just popping in from essay writing

trace agree with jam, tiktok knows her stuff!

kim glad your friend has arrived, 5hrs though

veggie lol @ pub name, think some people might get the wrong idea .

Just in case you aren't aware, the Apprentice final is on this Sunday cos of the football I think. Don't one anyone missing it!

I just popped onto a thread about giving breastmilk to cancer suffers. Does the amazingness of breast milk know no bounds?! Apparently it killed 40 different types of cancers in test tube studies!

Back again.

Kim phew thank goodness you friend got in.

Bisou, Daisy and all the others who have been MIA nice to see you oh and GGB.

Verso how did it go back at work what happened in the interviews?

Is there some sort of fancy Saturday night meet up involving WGs DH? Have a lovley time all.

All going ok here it was DS1's b-day yesterday 2yrs old cant believe it he is so grown up . Lachie is slowly improving at night time watch it all go tits up now I have said it out loud he is waking only once at the mo really hoping it will stay at 1 waking with hopefully a soon to be no waking. Not thinking about weaning yet will wake until 26wks so only a couple of weeks to go.

Am watching Big brother we have not bothered with it for a few yrs but thought we would give it a go this yr doesnt look much cop so far. They all look like complete eejits.

When do our LO?s start to dream? For the last few nights DD has stirred after a couple of hours sleep and got quite distressed, but when I?ve gone to her her eyes are firmly shut, she?s like a dead weight when I cuddle her and doesn?t respond to me (ie try to sneak a feed), so I?m convinced she?s not awake, so wonder if she?s dreaming about something she doesn?t like (baby rice maybe?)

Bisou hello there! Love that joke

Daisy your Nan sounds amazing, what a zest for life

Kimberly phew for your friend, what a nightmare start to the trip

Trace you cheeky thing, that?s not the first time you?ve started a thread that got a bit heated, I think you secretly enjoy stirring up a little bit of trouble . Very brave of you to return, and much more diplomatic than I would have been. I?d dare to say (notice on here, and not on that thread, I?m not brave enough) not to trust your instincts (as, like WG, mine are all to cock ? I would have bet my house on having a son who would arrive late, DD arrived 2 days early) but to trust your DD?s instincts and trust your ability to follow her lead

Veggie/Tilly I?d love to pop into your pub for a tipple and a chat (but please can it be something cheerful, not milk)

JJ many thanks for the offer of the shoes, but I?m a size 6 so will probably end up with a blister or two

Signing off now as DH has arrived home ? a lovely surprise as he wasn?t due home til tomorrow lunchtime

Hello!

DS2 woke up at 3 for the first time in ages! I now can't get back to sleep and I have had to get up!!

Bloody hell, I haven't been to sodding sleep yet.
So much for not changing your life when you have kids. Why did I let DH persuade me it would be a good idea to enter a 12 hr mountain bike race? We are driving to Bristol this weekend for it, I have not been able to get to sleep for worrying about the packing, logistics, etc, not helped by DS waking at 12:30 for no reason (not hungry), just as I was going to sleep.
Then DS woke at 2, after feeding him I thought I would be able to get back to sleep but no. So I've been up watching telly and packing.
Oh and it's going to sodding tip it down so it will be rubbish anyway. But I am on a team so I have to go.
I just hope DH will drive the whole way there, as it will be dangerous for me to drive on this much sleep.
And I keep upsetting myself thinking awful thoughts about having car accidents/bike accidents, etc, I am such a bloody idiot.
kayz sorry you are awake too! And wg too according to my facebook status.
Does anyone else get this stupid insomnia thing? Once I have taken half an hour to try to sleep I just can't sleep. All night. And it happens quite often too. I wish we didn't have to sleep. It would make life so much simpler. Especially with babies.
I also keep worrying how on earth i'm going to manage to go back to work. If I don't sleep like this and I have work the next day I just will not survive.
Sorry for moan I am going to try and sleep again now.

It's shit isn't it kayz you get used to their sleeping patterns and when you are likely to wake and as soon as they vary from it you are all thrown.

I just want to cry. MIL had the boys yesterday and she got DS1's hair cut!! He was asleep when he got home so went straight to bed. He has just woken up and it is shorter than we wanted it. I suppose it grows back.

It means you won't have to get it cut again for ages. It's a good thing

SL: did you manage to get some sleep? Can you cry off the race if nec? Either way, it will soon be over

I'm stressing rather about work as well, STILL haven't found a CM for the boys . Am hoping some miracle will occur. Failing that I'll keep plugging away.

morning.
I'm slightly more awake than I was last night, but not much
P seems very grumpy today - not her usual self at all, and L is as high as a kite - perhaps she has secretly been eating Skittles all night?!! She's at school now so is someone else's job for a few hours It's sports day today (3rd time lucky) so that's my afternoon planned - sit in a field for 2.5 hours and watch Lu for 1 minute, feel all proud and mummy-like and then watch every other child in school for the rest of the time...
I have so many ulcers in my mouth I can barely eat or talk or smile today Shame as I'm usually pretty good at all 3!
jj - all our lice and nits are gone now I think... but L is now pulling at her pants all the time so I'm wondering if she's got worms now!
summer poor you with no sleep and a big weekend ahead. Can you fake a sprained ankle?!
Well Lucy has a fab day planned for tomorrow - my parents are taking her on a train to London and showing her Buckingham Palace and the Royal Horse Guards and the Thames and all other exciting London things! She's soooooo excited and keeps telling people she's going to see the Queen! My parents get free train travel because of dad's job, and Lu is free until she's 5 so they wanted to squeeze in a trip before her birthday next month. I'm a bit jealous I'm going to use the time to go to Harrogate as there's a JoJO Maman Baby shop there and they sell BF dresses - I'm thinking BIL's wedding next month...
Well I should go.
Have a good day all xxx
oh and lal sorry about your crap anniversary. Hope things with DH are nicer now. I often find that 'special' times turn out rubbish because you have expectations and put pressure on yourselves to have an extra specially nice time, then when it's not great it's doubly disappointing. When dh and I were going out I had a year abroad as part of my uni course and could only afford to ring him once a week - one phonecard - 7 minutes - and we'd usually end up bickering because there was such pressure to make the most of our weekly 7 minutes!