October 2007 - these little piggies are growing up fast!

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Ok so a pretty boring thread title but thought we needed some distance from the last one!

just bobbing in and out again so I dont lose all you lovely ladies

not had chance to catch up...will do so tomorrow...honest

love to all xxxx

Choc Glad to hear the day went as well as you could hope. My mum scattered her dad's ashes as well. Its not easy. But at least that place has special memories and visiting him there will bring those back. Glad to hear you are taking some time off work, since it seems like you need it. Take good care of yourself.

Dal Glad to hear that Miles is settling in nicely. Hopefully the gassy nights will ease up and you can both get some sleep soon . Marco was a gassy baby too, so I know how that goes! As for the cup, I am sure Dylan will accept one in his own time. It may be him reverting back a little now that he sees his brother getting so much attention. I noticed Sofia taking a few steps back when Marco was born. Thankfully it didnt last too long. This is one of the reasons why I havet bothered with the potty training either.

Inzi How are you feeling these days??

to everyone else!!

Marco started taking his first few steps today, which means I will have my hands full now! He will be 9 months old on Wednesday. Sofia was laughing and clapping. She will be happy once she has someone her size to run around with! She was well behaved at the Wedding this weekend. Was very quiet (but fidgety) in the church. Ran around and danced like crazy at the reception. Then passed out on the car ride home!

Sorry for short post... its after midnight and I am trying to stay awake to get my washing done! LOL... Had a busy morning running around with errands and then did nothing at all for the afternoon, and then went for a late run with DS1 and DH. Am beat!!

Choc - glad the scattering of the ashes went as well as it could, and that the weather was kind to you. I've never had to do anything like that but last year h and his brothers all scattered both their parents ashes at a cottage where they used to go on family holidays. It's not open to the public - it belonged to friends of the family - so they can't really book holidays there but I know it's brought a lot of comfort to them all having the ashes in a place filled with so many happy memories. And yes, from a practical point of view it got quite complicated, working out the wind direction etc - at least that gave all the sons something to focus on (being men) - and that was before they got to the argument over GPS coordinates to mark the spot.
Glad the exam went well, you must be relieved - I hope you can take proper time off now to look after yourself a bit.

Dylan - I love your epic posts . Lol at Miles getting farts stuck - did you get much sleep last night? How did the baby massage go? Impressed that you get a free bra after 6 weeks, that's a good incentive! How 5 weeks have flown . I wouldn't worry too much about the bottle - at least he's getting his milk - if you keep offering him a cup every now and then I'm sure he'll make the switch in his own time. Anya flatly refused to drink milk out of a cup, and consequently hardly drinks any milk at all because she also decided she didn't want a bottle any more. Love the bed and the duvet sets.

BB4 - congrats to Marco on the walking - you're going to have your work cut out now! Glad Sofia enjoyed the wedding and was well behaved. Hope you get some sleep.

Anya's not shown any further interest in the potty - she's still reading the book though so at least it's a start.

Nursery is having a mixed effect on her I think - it took several minutes to coax her through the door yesterday, she was so upset at the prospect of me leaving, and she was clingy at Jo Jingles too - I think she's worked out that she goes to nursery straight after. But then after 10 minutes at nursery they put some music on for her and she transformed into a happy girl, did a painting, ate all her tea and apparently talked nonstop all afternoon. The anticipation being worse than the reality I suppose - hope the drop-offs get better soon.

Time to get something to eat - I think Anya's finally gone to sleep!

Evening ladies.

Choc-Glad the day was okay as it could be. Never had to do anything like that, but can imagine it wasn't physically easy..I suppose you'd have to check the wind and where you're stoodetc. I expect it was quite a surreal thing to be doing.
I'm glad you're having the week off, a bit of time to rest and begin to heal. Great news about your students, well done you

Alice-Asif you've lost weight! Where from? tut
At least SIL is in a place where she is likely to get better quickly and be well looked after.
I hope you get the chance to give your friends a hug, I know that you're desperate to, but I'm sure they know that you'r ethere for them, even though you don't feel as though you're able to practically do anything to help

WWAJC-I'm sure Anya will be used to nursery soon, Shannon told me on the way today that she wasn't going to nursery, so I said shall we just pop to tell them you're not going, she said okay, when we got there she just ran off without a backward glance. She did come out hyperactive though, I'm sure they give her something laden wit E numbers just before I pick her up

Well done at doing the film

Dal-Cool at getting a free BF bra. I'd so do it just for the free bra
Regarding the milk, I've only just managed to get Shannon off them. She put them in the bin, so we went to buy her a new cup that was a bit similar to a bottle but had a spout instead of a teat iyswim. Wouldn't worry about it though, he'll stop having one when he's ready

BB4-I'm not even going to look at your trim bod, the photos I've already seen of you, you look fab
Wow at Marco walking already, clever boy, now you're hands are going to be full, well, fuller!

News from here, working my ass off at college work, currently on the management of stakeholder assignment having to eat lot's of fudge and chocolate to keep me from sinking into oblivion. Keep telling myself to push through it to get it over with. Don't see me getting a very good maark on this one, but tbh, as long as I pass, I don't care.

I don't know if any of you're interested, but if you sign up to the Mammas and Papas website, really easy to do, you can claim a £5 gift voucher with no minimum spend, worth doing to give to someone even if you don't want it

Right off to bed, love to all I've missed, Inzi, FT etc xxx

Morning ladies

Choc - Glad the weather was perfect.. I went with my parents to scatter my grandma's ashes when I was younger, it was a bit difficult especially as we were on a hill and it was quite windy.

Glad you're taking some time for yourself now.

Well done on the exam

BB4 - Yeah hopefully the gassiness will ease soon, Miles just likes to grunt like a little piglet! Last night he started off well as usual 11.20 - 3 ish then back down within half an hour then up at 5, back down by 5.45 then up at 6.30. He seems to wake more often as the night goes on! It will get better i'm sure

Glad sofia was well behaved at the wedding, sounds ilke you had a lovely time!

Whoop whoop on Marco's first steps! Were your others so quick to walk?

Tbh I've been trying to get Dylan off bottles for months and months, not constantly, we just try him with a new cup every couple of months then carry on with the bottles for a while after he rejects it. You're right though, don't think he'll be too up for it with Miles having just arrived. Guess i'll just have to keep trying.

WWAJC - As you can see above, last nights sleep was so so, good that dh gets up and changes his napppy if needed and settles him aback to sleep - my hero!

Yeah the free bra thing is good, I could do with another one.

I guess Dylan's a bit like Anya re the milk then, if his weight wasn't an issue i'd just go cold turkey and chuck the bottles but don't feel like I can do that yet cause he needs the milk. Will see what the dietician says next time we see her...

Sounds like Anya is just taking a little bit of time to adjust to nursery. I'm sure after a little while she'll realise she only goes there for a little while then see's you again and will settle down.

NC - Ah it makes me feel better you've only just ditched the bottles . We've probably got the cup Shannon uses now in our cupboard of 'rejects', we have just about every cup invented in there

I admire your determination and strength re your assignments. I hope you get it all done without too much stress, wish I was closer so could help you out in some way. You're always welcome in Berwick if you fancy a weekend away... although it'd be an airbed job as we're only a 2 bed!

Well Dylan stayed in his new bed all night! We went in to get him in the morning and gave him lots of praise and he was saying 'thomas the tanka' cause of his bed covers. Hope he doesn't start getting up once the novelty wears off, time will tell. He definately stirred a few times in the night when I was feeding Miles and still didn't get up so that's good.

A grey rainy day here today, hope it brightens up a bit! Looking forward to the weekend cause dh has mon off so I get to see him for a whole 2 and a half days (working sat morn). Might try and take Dylan to a soft play place near here that's supposed to be good. Bil and sil are visiting too though so we'll see how much time we have.

Hi to all i've missed, thinking of you all x

Popping on quicly to ask your advice about something.

I was due to do a five day course in April which cost me £250. Then my dad died. I emailed them to cancel in the hope they would find someone else. They emailed back to say they had filled my place and that under the circumstances they would organise a full refund. That was on Saturday the 10th of April and I have heard nothing since. I emailed yesterday just saying do you need me to do anything to organise the refund and have heard nothing back. Not sure what to do next. Wait a bit more? Ring? It feels a bit icky.

Been pulling weeds out of the garden. Never done any gardening in my life which is why our garden is a shit hole but had the urge to do it these last two days so at least we have no weeds now. Don't feel too bad when I am at home. Sad and anxious a lot but the anxiety was there before. It's when I go out and about I feel really bad. Went to the library yesterday with Dareh and I just felt awful. Hope it passes before I have to go back to work next week.

WW&JC - hope that nursary drop off gets better. Dareh used to be like that when we dropped him at his Aunts but as soon as I was gone he was fine. I think it is worse for us than it is for them.

Will catch up with everyone else later, my head has suddenly turned to mush.

Choc-I'd give them a ring if I where you, tell them that it's been 2 and half weeks and you're just checking their hasn't been a problem.

Have you managed to pop to see your GP lately? I really think you should, what with how you where feeling before your dad passed away, I very much doubt you're not going to be feeling any better. Hope you don't think I'm out of turn saying it, but I reckon the sooner you get some type of professional advice, the better so you know yourself that things are going to improve iyswim.

When I was really quiet a couple of weeks back, it was because after I'd had a drink one night, the next few day's I felt terrible, suicidal even. It may have been the reaction with my medication and the alcohol, but it lasted for days and I felt so out of control, like I wanted to just stop. I made myself tell Rich and go to the GP, just because I knew I couldn't go on feeling like that for long or I would have to do something to bring it under my control.
I gradually felt a little better, but am still struggling-GP thought it was probably stress from college etc but took blood just in case, and said to give it a couple of weeks to see if tablets are helping more.
Needless to say I wont be having more than one drink with these tablets!

What I'm trying to say is I think you need to make a step towards looking after yourself, and then if you do need that help in the future, the ball would already be in motion

Dal-I really wouldn't worry about the bottles, seriously, he'll give them up when he's ready painlessly

weekend away sounds fantastic, seriously. Wouldn't dream of imposing though, however when college is out the way, am hoping to visit more places, so could get a travelodge near you and meet up if you want.

We're actually going away in August, Swindon way, not sure exactly, cos Rich booked it for my birthday. It was that or a weekend in Venice I was distracted when I agreed

Well, my mum has agreed to have the monkey tomorrow, so hoping to have a good go at my assignment. Choc-I also, cannot wait until I never have to look at another bloody text book!

NC, so sorry you had such a horrible time. I hope it won't happen again, really glad your Dr knows. You are right, thank you for saying that. I will ring Dr tomorrow. Hate my Dr's appointment system, almost impossible to get one but fingers crossed there is a cancellation or something.

Swindon will be nice, my best holidays have all been uk based. Less travel stress.

Just coming on to moan about Dr's. Managed to get through after 20 mins of phoning. Only appointment available is next Wednesday but I will be back at work. Took it for now and will have to phone again tomorrow to see if there is anything else because getting time off to go to the Dr is a bloody stress. Getting a Dr's appointment is always so bloody stressful. I hate it! Arghhhh!

Morning ladies

Choc - I gree with NC, give th people a ring about the course, nothing to loose and hopefully it'll be sorted quicker.

I'm sorry you've been feeling awful when out and about. Glad you've made the first step and called the docs, even if their app system is cr*p! Hopefully if you keep ringing you'll get a better app. Only advice I can give re the anxiety is to try not to avoid situations that make you anxious as it tends to snowball until you advoid them alltogether eg - not going out at all. Try to 'expose' yourself just a little bit on a regular basis. I'm saying this because I basically stopped going out of the house without dh due to my wasp phobia last summer . Hope you get some good help soon (((big hugs))

Nc - (((big hugs))) to you too honey. I'm so sorry you've been feeling so down. I know exactly the feeling you mean. Please go back to the doc if you're no better and always tell someone if you're feeling that low again, even if it's us. You can private message me on fb any time too, I check it quite a lot.

It would be great if you came up here, you're welcome any time. There's not much going on in berwick but it's pretty and has a beach and historic walls etc , quite a touristy spot in the summer, a lovely part of the world if I do say so myself. You wouldn't be imposing at all but if you would fancy more room there is a travelodge here I think

Well, not bad night for us last night, went to sleep at 12.30, up at 4am for a feed then back to sleep till 6.45 when we got up, not a massive amount of sleep but I always feel better when it's just one wake up during the night.

Miles is asleep on the feeding pillow on my knee, wish he'd wake up cause my left boob is about to explode I think

Got the health visitor coming at 10 to weigh Miles, think he's done ok since last time but we'll see. I still don't like weigh ins after my experience with Dylan, always make me feel a bit anxious.

Hi to all i've missed, thinking of you all x

Choc-Hope you manage to get an earlier appointment, do they have a sit and wait at any time? May be worth doing that if possible.

Dal-Try not to get anxious about the weigh ins, I'm sure he's thriving on your milk.

Ooh sounds like a fab place to go for a break, will definately arrange something for summer.

Am hoping I can avoid feeling so low again by not drinking, seems to be a catalyst.

Have been doing college work all day, does anyone know anything about stakeholder relationships and Gummesson/KVV? If so, please explain because I cannot understand it!

Oh, and I've just stormed to school to tell DD off for not coming home, she was in the playground doing netball, I shouted at her saying she could have told me she was staying for afterschool club, then she informed me it was PE and I'd got my times wrong What a plonker!

NC re getting times wrong. Embarrassing I know, but you will look back and laugh! I remember getting up, showering and having breakfast one morning while I was in Uni, only to have my mum yell and ask me what the hell I was making all that noise at 3am for!! Not quite as public, but dumb *ss enough!!

Hoping you are having a better day. Glad that you have at least pin-pointed one of the causes of your trouble and have taken the steps to talk to your doc about it. That goes the same for you Choc. Hope you will have better luck getting your appointment.

Dal Its nice when you only have to get up once per night! Marco is 9 months old and we are lucky if we get that much sleep! How did Miles' weigh-in go?? If you are doing well with the BF, I wouldnt' bee too concerned. Glad to hear Dylan is enjoying his new bed. Hopefully it will be enough to keep him in it for the entire night!

WWAJC How is Anya doing with the nursery?? Any better with the drop-offs? How about the potty training? Sofia is showing absolutely no interest in her potty anymore. Its collecting dust now! She tells us when she's had a poo, so I know she does not like the feeling. But I guess she cant be too disturbed by it, since she NEVER asks for the potty. In time I guess...

How is everyone else?? We are having a yard sale in 2 weeks, so Sunday will be spent clearing out all the junk and sorting through what we want to sell or what is going into the garbage. Our street has a sale every year, and every year we have stuff to put out! Incredible what we seem to accumulate in a years time. This year, its mostly baby items that can finally go. On Saturday, DH, DS1 and I have to do our very last long run (18km) before our marathon on May 16th. The weather is supposed to be nice, which will make it more enjoyable I seem to have buggered up my left hamstring during my pole class so I have been on 'sabatacle' from running AND dieting this week!! LOL. Course that means an overindulgence in all things chocolate!! LOL

That made me lol NC!

So impressed with how much running you do BB! I used to run more before I had DS. We used to run together when we could but now no one to watch Dareh so can't. Still run but can only just manage a couple of miles now.

Good news - 46 attempts at getting the Dr but managed to change appointment to next Friday so that's sorted. Also called about the money and that is getting done too so phew. HATE doing things like that.

Long weekend then back to work on Tuesday.

NC - sorry you were having such a tough time - GP's probably right, just a combination of things plus stress. Good that you're feeling a bit better - how much time will you get to recover after assignments/exams before the next course starts? It sounds as though you could do with a decent break to recharge.

Dal - at least your dh is helping out at nights - hope Miles settles into longer sleeps soon. Well done Dylan staying in his bed all night - he must love it! Sounds like you have a lovely weekend planned, hope the weather isn't too bad for you. How did the weigh-in go? Berwick sounds like a lovely place for a summer break.

Choc - well done getting a better doctor's appointment, can't believe how many attempts it took though, what a rubbish system! Glad you got refund sorted too. I imagine that weeding's quite theraputic and you get the satisfaction of seeing some results for your hard work. Will work allow you some more time off if you need it? Better to wait until you're ready if you can.

BB4 - not sure how nursery went yesterday, h did the drop off and he didn't mention it. Sofia sounds much like Anya with the potty training - they'll get round to it in their own good time I suppose. Hope your run goes ok tomorrow.

Potty training news - Anya did a big poo in her potty last night after her bath . She's not wanted to use it today though so I think she's just trying it out as and when she feels like it.

What's everybody doing for bank holiday? Anya's got a sleep-over at her half-sister's on Sunday night so I get about 24 hours to myself . Monday I'm seeing friends for lunch, not planned Sunday night yet, might just chill. Can't wait for the lie-in Monday morning!

WW&JC I could have more time yes, I could get signed off again by the Dr but I am going to try and go back. I would feel bad for my seniors as they have an exam coming up and have not seen much of me.

Going with DH to a friend's for lunch tomorrow and that is all our plans for the weekend. DH has exams coming up so all free time gets taken up with study for him. I might try and paint the railing in our garden. Gone all DIY. Enjoy that 24 hours to yourself - sounds like bliss!

Inzi-So sorry for you
Hoping that your dad will be okay, keep strong xxx

Choc-Glad you've got a sooner appointment, maybe write a few things down that you want to discuss.
Know how you feel about DH and all his time being taken up, I try to be supportive about not seeing Rich due to him doing his work, but feel annoyed that I'm always the one juggling things and he can go home from work and do college work in peace, I know I'm being selfish but tired, crabby and just found out he's going on a stag weekend the weekend before my accounts exams are so pi$$ed off atm, especially when the lad he's going for is my brothers friend and we're not even invited to the wedding(don't really like them anyway and wish he wasn't going no matter if we had no plans tbh)

WWAJC-Hope you have a fantasticalobus weekend and very jealous of your lie in. College would start again in September

BB-Wish my street was friendly enough to do stuff like that, bet it's loads of fun. Poor you with your pole dancing injury, hope it heals very soon. Where abouts are you again?
Rich has applied for a job in Calafornia. Very unlikely to get it or take it, but I can dream about sunshine!!!!!

Well I'm meant to be doing assignment work, but my head is just too tired, so am going to go to bed I think.

Love to all xx

Just popping in to say inzi (((big hugs))). Try not to worry (hard I know), they can do amazing things in medicine these days and i'm sure they'll get your dad on the road to recovery. We're here if you need anything at all x

Will catch up properly soon everyone, thinking of you all x

Inzi I am so, so sorry. Thinking of you and your Dad. Glad he is in hospital being looked after.

Nc I hate that too. Dh always assumes that childcare is my reponsibility. Does my head in.

Can't sleep because of his snoring right now. Not nice.

Just a quick post... Inzi Glad to hear your Dad is being well looked after. Will keep you in my prayers. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

Inzi - so sorry to hear about your dad - hopefully he will be better soon - at least he is in the right place now.

Choc - sorry that things are bad for you - I hope that the doc will help when you see him/her

NC - hope you are getting through the college work - you have a lot more stamina than me - there's no way i could write anything vaguely intellectual now!

WWAJC - hope you are having a relaxing weekend

Babyblue - did you get the junk all sorted out?

Waves to everyone i haven't mentioned - floria, alicet, dal, LLL, Muppet etc

Nothing much to report here - weather is awful, I have some writing to do for work which I'm putting off, DH is watching something cheery about Chernobyl on tv and DS is marauding round the living room putting toys and cushions in his tent which he's insisted on having out in the lounge...

No need to say sorry Inzi, I am just so glad your mum was there for your dad. Can't help but wonder if it would have been different if someone had been with my dad but I suppose you can do a 101 what if's can't you. I really hope he starts to improve soon Inzi and I am thinking of you.

I am not in my right mind as have sudden urge to get a dog?! Where that has come from I do not know!

Inzi - so sorry to hear about your dad, I hope he gets better soon xx

Inzi - make sure you get enough rest. It is good that you have enough family to help keep watch over your Dad. I know how difficult it is to drag poor Jane back and forth to the hospital. My DH's Dad was hospitalized last April and almost died. I was 7 months preg with Marco and Sofia was only 18 months old (plus my older 2!). It was hard dragging them all out every weekend and on some evenings. It got to the point where DH went alone to see his dad while I stayed with the kids. Just make sure you dont wear yourself out, because that wont help anyone.

On a more cheerful note, how is everyone's bank holiday going? We have our bank holiday on May 24th, which just happens to be DD1's birthday. So it will be a busy weekend. Next Sunday is our Mother's Day. We have a party to go to, so it will be a busy afternoon. I have requested a lie in and breakfast in bed though!!

This weekend past was very productive for me. We did our run as planned (17.5km), and I felt really good doing it so at least I know I wont have any issues with the marathon. Sunday I got my basement sorted and got most of my stuff ready for our street sale. Took Marco for his 9 month photos. I even managed to keep up with my washing.

This week will be busy as well. Have already gone for passport photos this morning. DH and I are going to Las Vegas on June 2nd, and I completely forgot that our passports had expired. You should see the awful photo I had done! They are so strict now about everything, I look like a convict! All I have left to do today is sort through Sofia's clothes and get out the summer things and pack away the outgrown clothing. I hate doing that! Its not like she will sit there and try things on to see if they still fit. I have to guess! Sigh... and she has a tonne of stuff too!!