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Dec 08 babies are nearly one - PARTY TIME!

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EffiePerine · 11/11/2009 09:01

As I accidentally filled up the old thread I thought I'd better start a new one

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LadyThompson · 13/01/2010 10:33

Rubes, let me know whenever you are in the Reading vicinity and barring unchangeable appointments, I am right there. It's good you've got the support of your MIL, even if she's a bit old school. Sorry you've been sick. It's a pain about the dishwasher - just waiting for my new one to be delivered but I doubt they will come as we have had quite a bit more snow.

Sybs, what a horror story about your MIL. That is a disgrace. How can a granny favour one grandchild over another On the other hand...my own Ma, though brill, is so much more interested in my DD than she was in my sister's boys. She had a great relationship with them once they could speak, but not when they were babies. But I digress. What does your DH think? And how rotten of her to stir the porridge between the two of you. I'd have been incandescent.

Right, must do a dratchem of work.

JollyBear · 13/01/2010 10:35

sybil That is terrible! No child should ever be called stupid for any reason. Re your friend, you are probably right about being overrun with flowers. What about an escapist book or a DVD box set? Something lighthearted and untaxing.

Must work....

Beans33 · 13/01/2010 11:23

Syb - I would send your friend something to eat as she probably won't feel much like going to the shops - or else a real treat, like some lovely bath oil or shower gel or something. And your MIL sounds like hell on earth - poor you!

Trace - I really hope things get better for you - it sounds exhausting have PND - I don't have any experience of it, so won't offer an opinion, but I hope things get sorted today.

On the hair front - I regularly have to trim DD's hair - she is a veritable yeti! Loads of blond hair and I have to trim her fringe once a month as it goes in her eyes - and I have recently trimmed the back as well, because it was turning into a bit of a mullet!

Thanks so much to everyone for their bonking (or lack thereof) tales at the moment. It is reassuring to know I'm not alone - and I think you're right, getting back into it is no bad thing. I just can't be bothered! Plus missionary is my favourite and it's getting uncomfortable with my bump starting to protrude and I'm far too fat and conscious of it to go on top and doggy can get a little repetetive - although it does mean things are over a bit more -ahem - faster in that position!!! Hee hee. Sorry, can't believe I just revealed that!

Rubes - I think your course of action sounds the wisest - keeping a polite distance. They will regret it, I'm sure.

New thread title - Cruising, bruising, some walking, some talking - or is that a bit twee??!

Rubena · 13/01/2010 12:44

hello everyone
feeling better as I had a long conversation with my brother today and he has had a call from m&d and was pleasant to them but also pointed out a few things about their actions and behaviour etc whilst at the same time keeping a very non-chalant attitude about it all to them. They actually think that I think things are all about me and that they didn't like the way I put them on a spot needing to know if they were in or out with the Dec plans! Thing is, they got the same info and the same notice as the other 15 people who are coming and were able to give an answer. Fact of the matter is, it's my dad who doesn't like the element of not feeling he has control. My brother actually reiterated to them that I am not annoyed at all, just amazed rather that they don't want to spend more time with their grandchildren which they argued isn't the case and said they missed the gc very much - but in reality, actions speak louder than words and they have a 7 month camping trip planned rather than a visit to us (keeping in mind i'm having another baby) Anyway, my bro feelis that I will wind up accepting that they are just like they are at which point it will come across to them that way, and then I'll bet anything they'll start to think oh my Gosh, we are losing touch with both sets of grandchildren and we are really missing out, and may even start to change their focus and priorities. I think he is dead right. And by being pleasant to them at the same time as accepting how they are, I won't have the guilt I usually get after I normally fly off the handle and tell them how I feel. Closure at least. And he's given them food for thought - thank God!

Lady, just got the scan booked in for the morning of Jan 26th, so could meet after for a bite to eat? If you're up for it and around let me know!

Aubergines · 13/01/2010 13:04

Hello again ? am naughtily MNning from work but feeling justified as the rest of the office have gone for a snowy walk around the lake in St James Park.

LadyT ? there was an unforgivable typo is my post last night. I mean to say your sore boobs will NOT be a pregnancy related symptom but I omitted the ?not?. So sorry! We have booked the Swedish hotel, we are staying in the older smaller one that D&E recommended, what about you? We will just be there on Fri and Sat night as we are leaving the girls at home with their nanny who charges an hourly rate (arrghhhhh). I know CD is taking her (scrumptious) little boy, so at least O will have company.

Rubes ? I am glad you brother had a good talk with your parents. It sounds like you and he are very close which is a lovely thing.

Sybs ? what a terrible thing for your MiL to say! What can she possible have against a two year old? Having said that my MiL clearly prefers the grandchildren she has from her daughter than those which I have produced. She is a silly cow as clearly mine are top notch. But seriously I think that preference is more about being a maternal grandmother as opposed to a paternal grandmother.

Jolly ? how I would kill for even a few wisps of hair on DD2?s head. She is a proper, proper baldy. There are a few strands there but they are so blond they don?t show up. So she is just this huge, bald baby with 10 teeth which look very odd in her hairless baby head. Poor thing! I too am v jealous of all the haircut talk.

Well DD departs for Hellmand tomorrow. In honour of his leaving, and having read this thread just before bed, I ?got back in the saddle? last night. If only DH knew what favours you girls do for him! He was ridiculously pleased.

Right, better go and do something that I am actually paid for. x

Beans33 · 13/01/2010 14:22

Gosh, Aubs - well done getting in the saddle - definitely worth it for that. How long is he going for?

We do a nannyshare for our childcare and DD is fine when it's at our house (mostly), but this week it's at the other people's and she won't be fed anything or eat anything much and she hates bathtime, which she normall loves. I am slightly frustrated as I don't know what to do about it. Normally she eats like a horse and loves having a bath. Apparently last night she was shaking with rage at being in the bath with the other little girl. It's really tough to know what to do. Thankfully only just over 4 more months at work. I am so bored here! And my pay only just covers the nanny, so it's a bit of a waste of time!

MomOrMum · 13/01/2010 14:23

Hi everyone,

I started a new thread. Hope it's okay!
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/893352-DEC-08-Barely-into-toddlerhood-and-already -at-our-tit?rnd=1263392530800

More later....

MomOrMum · 13/01/2010 14:23

Hmmm....try again, with the link....

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/893352-DEC-08-Barely-into-toddlerhood-and-already-at-our-tit?rn d=1263392530800

Beans33 · 13/01/2010 14:53

well done Mom!

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