April 2009 - Chapter 3 - Let us round up the stragglers

[PuzzleRocks]

Ta da.

H usually goes once a day, but had a fortnight last month where he only did 3 poos in the whole 2 weeks, and then the two days last week post jabs when he went 7-8 times daily. 'Tis very variable!

Springy - hanging self from rafters is not coping, asking for help is. Also I have it on good authority that Prozac gives some people amazing orgasms, so enjoy it while you can get it. :.)

Schulte - you would not believe the number of nappies Felix sometimes does. They range from facepack to spinach in consistency, with occasional mucus. He is perfectly well though.

BB - I would regain confidence perhaps by going on a baby first aid course once you get home. In the meantime be assured they can easily go a minute without breathing with no ill effects, and generally poking and prodding gets them to breathe, as well as dunks in water and so on to stimulate the system.

I have had my ear toiletted which felt wierd but didn't hurt, and it feels great now.

Am back. Spoke to HV who said to come to clinic and see them - he sounded like he wanted to make sure I didn't have PND. Why do they always suggest there is something wrong with the mother when you have a valid concern about your baby? It pisses me off. Anyway I went to the clinic, where I waited for 5 minutes, then thought sod this, I don't need them to tell me that H is fine because that's what they WILL do, so I went to see a friend instead to have a good old moan and am feeling better now.

HV are useless most of the time aren't they. Oh he gave me the old spiel about growth spurts as well. No she isn't having a growth spurt, I know what those look like ffs.

Sorry about rant. Thanks everyone for reassurance though and nappy comparison

Schulte - At the risk of sounding a bit of a cow, I don't consider my HV to be a terribly bright woman.

Sounds like everyone is having a really crappy time of it just now!

I hope things soon start to improve for everyone very soon.

A had his first lot of vaccinations yesterday (they do them at 3 months here rather than 2 months). He seems to be fine so far and hasn't had any side effects yet >, though he was a bit hot last night. No crazy pooing sessions so far...

Just to add to the complicated mess that is my life at the mo', I've managed to run over a nail in the pram and have completely punctured the tyre! Grrrrrrr. I'm now stuck in the house with A until I can get DH to go and get a puncture repair kit. Could be worse I suppose...

Off to cheer myself up with an ice-cream

Can I get anyone anything from the ice-cream van??

Cornetto pls. Choc and nut.

Sorry to gatecrash your lovely party, wish I'd known you all throughout last year. I'm JJ and feel a little asking if I can join your merry crew, as I had my own DD on 5 Apr, am now living in Dubai, just discovered MN, and missing Brit perspective on motherhood.

p.s. Mine's a chocolate cone, two scoops please.

Hi

Welcome to our thread. Are you a first time Mum?

Hey thanks. Yes, first time mum. Previous auntie experience just doesn't cut it, esp when it comes to coping with sleep deprivation and emotional trauma of baby weight checks etc.

I guess you guys are all in UK, prob same area?

Hi JJ, Welcome! We're mostly UK, though spread all over, but we have outliers in France, Scandinavia, Oz......any others ladies? How are you and your DD coping with the heat in Dubai? Lots of AC I imagine?

Oooooh, do you live on The Palm???

Welcome JJ! Dh and I considered Dubai for a short while. (Dh is a IT contractor) Whatcha doing there? I'm American, but living in Cardiff... so even though I'm in the UK it different for me.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Live near the Palm (in the Greens overlooking Emirates golf course, for anyone who knows it). DH is architect working on project on the Palm though.

Not half as glam as it sounds though, going AC stir-crazy, even kids play area is indoors and AC, can't wait for summer hols in France to escape and be outdoors during daylight hours. DD won't know what to make of the greenery.

DD fed and changed, DH back on cuddle duty, sun has set, off for a swim now to ease my pacing limbs .

so much to catch up on

but first

BB- if he does it again blow suddenly in his face

Idon't really know what to say. Every things going really well here. Izys a dream .

DD is not well, considering swine flu but am just monitoring her at the moment

school holidays start tomorrow so lots of internet as I sit in the office overlooking the garden

Bronze

Hopefully not swine flu.. Dh is poorly and it crossed my mind as he's never poorly...

Argh! Somehow I missed the post (have a ticket through the door) even though I've been sitting on the couch (right next to the stairs which leads to door) and NO ONE KNOCKED. Why the hell can't British post-people knock on the bloody door? Now somehow I'm going to have to find my way to the collection depot! :P Such a stupid waste of my time when I was in the damn house and doing nothing which could have stopped me from hearing the god forsaken door if only the imbeciles would learn to knock proper...

have I mentioned I've been up since 4.30 and am tired and hormonal?

Do you want to know how hormonal? I looked at a teeny tiny baby today and thought 'ooooooooo I really want one' What the hell?!? I have no real desire to be preggy and dealing with labor again for some time. -everytime my back twinges in the least I get labor flash backs... and I so do not want to deal with feeding a newborn again for a long while...

Welcome JJ! I too am a 'Brit abroad', so in a similar boat with being a very long way from family etc.

Did you have your baby over there? Mumsnet is a godsend for getting a bit of a UK point of view. Things are quite different here (Scandinavia - won't say where in case anyone from RL reads this!) and it's funny to compare the different approaches (mashed potato at 3 months anyone?????).

Good grief my back hurts like hell...is anyone else suffering from a bad back after pregnancy and childbirth? It's killing my back having to carry round that chunky monkey of mine. My posture is crap too! What do you think might help - chiropractor, massage, physio? I think it's muscular. Also I get some localised pain in the skin around where my epidural went in....apparently there's "no scientific evidence that epidurals cause back pain" according to my research of medical journals (case of damned lies and statistics I think!).

I completely forgot to put my nappies in the washing machine today and they really stink! I really am a slattern when it comes to housework!

The shot I got to help get the placenta out quicker (is it oxytocin I cannot remember now) made my leg hurt where it went in until about 3 weeks ago (so until week 11). It especially hurt when walking up hills. Gp thought I was a bit mad i think

Waves to JJ, I'm a bit random so expect anything

RandomAndAnnoyedAtHisFamilyTiggaxx

Back pain here, too. I always have it but especially now, from carrying / lifting H and bending over her as I feed her / change her nappy. Lots of rest should help, being careful how you move and about your posture, and swimming. But this is all theory It gets better when they start walking!

argh...spilt tea over laptop. laptop dead. posting from dh's phone. oscar sick tummy bug ~ off to doc tomorrow. not good day. hugs to all x x x

puzzle i'm sr... hope is ok? x

Bicnod - have added you to FB