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alicet · 22/01/2010 14:27

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

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babyblue4 · 30/06/2010 04:57

So Sorry Inzi... huge hugs xxx

muppetgirl · 30/06/2010 11:51

oh Inzi I am so sorry

I can't imagine how painful this is for you.

You and dh did the right thing though and he was with the people he loved being cuddled and fed all the things he loved and his end was peaceful.

xx

NeedCoffee · 30/06/2010 12:50

Inzi-So sorry sweetie. xx

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strawberrylace · 30/06/2010 23:38

so sorry inzi xx

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WhiteWineAndJaffaCakes · 03/07/2010 12:22

Inzi - I'm so sorry hun, I don't know what to say - you've been through so much. At least it was a peaceful end for your dog - I hope in time that gives you some comfort. Big hugs to you, dh and Jane. What have the hospital said about your dad's op? Will that solve the problems with his heart? Truely hoping you have lots of good news soon. You know you can vent on here as much and as often as you need to - and we're all thinking of you even if we're not posting much.

BB4 - glad your dad's wedding went well despite the weather. Sorry we forgot didn't get to skype - hopefully we can do it another time. Hurray to Sofia mastering her potty training - hope all accidents stop soon.

What's everybody doing with pics from the bbq? I've not downloaded mine from my camera yet but are people putting them on here or fb or neither? There was a thread on here a while ago where people were complaining about having photos of their lo's put on fb without parents consent - it doesn't bother me at all but I don't want to do anything anybody else feels uncomfortable with.

I got a small gazebo up in the garden last night - my parents had one that they never used - so finally we have somewhere shady to sit and eat out . Typically the sun's disappeared since, so I am to blame for any rain over the next few days .

Have a good weekend all x

Dalrymps · 05/07/2010 11:50

Oh gosh, o haven't checked the thread for a while and can't believe all you've been through inzi

So sorry to hear you had to have your lovely dog put down. You really didn't need anything else at the moment . I feel so upset for you, can't imagine how devastated you must feel, I had a tear in my eye reading your posts.

The news about your dad must be worrying fir you too... As wwajc asked, can they fix the latest problem with an op?

I really hope this is the last of the bad news for you now and that the rest of your pregnancy is peaceful and stress free (((big hugs)))) to you xxx

Hi to everyone else, sorry I haven't posted for a while, rl getting in the way tut tut.

I have to say again I thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ, sorry I seemed to be hiding in the lounge half the time breastfeeding bit I was more comfy on those chairs and wad worried Miles would get too hot outside, he's reLky not a fan of the heat! Was wonderful to meet so many if you although I really felt I already knew you all anyway, a strange feeling having never physically met before.

Sorry done if you couldn't make it, am hoping the 'up north' meet up goes ahead so I can meet inzi and stefka finally!

Miles is doing well, started grabbing things now and tried to dive bomb my nutella on toast the other day lots of pics on fb cause it's much easier to upload to than here.

Wwajc- you were asking about the BBQ pics, maybe add them to our group on fb do only we can see them? Is that how it works . I would be happy with that anyway but don't want to speak for everyone else... Didn't get o e single ic myself although we brought the camera it was out of reach when all the kids got together and we didn't have time to grab it. I noticed lots of you took pics though do figured it'd be ok

Well, it was our 7 year anniversary of when we first got together yesterday, we celebrated with a takeaway curry and the champagne you all sent us when Miles was born. We also celebrated by being naughty and doing the deed unprotected . If I'm honest we are a bot broody and quite fancy getting the baby stage out of the way in one go so we'll leave it to the gods of fate.

I think I must be mad!

Stefka- how are you feeling lately? Pregnancy going ok?

Gotta go make lunch now, hi to all I haven't mentioned, I'm thinking of you all and reading when I can, honest!

I'll appologise in advance for any spelling mistakes/ weird words, my iPhone keeps correcting me when I don't want it to without me noticing!

Back sooner next time I promise X

FloriaTosca · 05/07/2010 12:03

Oh Inzi I'm so terribly sorry not to have been here for you this last week. I saw your tragic news about Murphy on FB and as I said then wish I didn't know how you felt/feel...I lost my Pepsi at 7 and it is far too young and then both her son and daughter to heart failure (dobermann dilated cardiomyopathy)I also held Xen (Pepsis son)while the vet put an end to his suffering...it is devastating but much kinder than prolonging their agony. Murphy passed peacefully surrounded with love...(((((hugs)))). Terribly sorry also to hear of your fathers' worrying heart problems...I sincerely hope the medical people can sort them out soon and your familys' long spell under that dark cloud is soon over. ditto WWAJC saying we are thinking of you even when not posting. xxx Please keep off-loading here...if you are anything like me it will help so much.

BB4 sooooooooooooooo sorry we forgot the time last week...we did try later honestly and I have been on a few times since myself but not at times when you were on line(obviously). I'm glad the wedding celebration went well for your Dad and his lady. and well done Sophia To tell the truth I dont watch the news too often so didnt see the G8 protests but know what they were like when the G8 summit was held over here and am glad you were not back at work too! I hope it is not as bad as you anticipate when you do return [fingers crossed emoticon]

WWAJC the gazebo sounds fabulous...and I'm happy for photos to go on FB too...in fact can't wait to see some.

Alice your posts are never rubbish.

NC what are the 'ishoos' ????? [nosey emoticon]

FloriaTosca · 05/07/2010 12:21

Alex kindly posted that for me

Dal !!!!! ..... With darlings like Dylan and Miles it no wonder you quite fancy having another so soon Congratulations on your 7 yrs together anniversary sounds like a rather fabulous celebration.

Choc/stefka How are you feeling? MS subsiding yet?

We have been awol mainly because Alex had a fall while we were walking the dog with NC and the girls on Sunday morning...he has wanted carrying every where ever since and falling a lot when we told him to walk. a worse fall on Weds had him literally dragging the foot and resulted in 4 hours in A&E on Thurs to be told there was nothing wrong so I took him to the park on Fri and he had 2 more really nasty falls!!! Mil had thought I was panicing over nothing but was horrified on Fri afternoon when she saw how he was holding his foot at a 45% angle and fallig over everytime he stood up. I went online and saw some info on how to tape a foot for damaged foot ligaments and taped it up (using micropore for gentleness) and hey presto still holding it at an angle but not falling over...took him to the GP this morning to confirm that I'm doing the right thing and he reccommends ibuprofen too and if it isnt better in 10 days he'll be sent for physio...joy!!!..looks like a certain someone is going to have to get used to sitting in his pushchair again for a week or so ...still, its' better than a cast especially when we are off to spain in 3 weeks

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NeedCoffee · 05/07/2010 14:21

Inzi-So sorry again about Murphy-and your dad. Is he having treatment? You are having such a run of bad luck, hopefully you'll have exhausted the bad luck fairy from now on! Keep coming and talking to us, as has already been said, even though we're not posting, we are thinking about you.

Dal-OMG! You're so brave and crazy You may as well get having all the babies out of the way I suppose my broody feeling has passed thankfully lol Happy anniversary too

BB4-So sorry about the skype, how rubbish are we!?! Definately try and do it next time.

WWAJC-I'm happy for the pics to go on FB. Wobdered who'd sent the dull weather lol. My grass could do with a nice downpour anyway.

FT-Poor Alex! I hope it heals asap, he must have fallen really arkwardly. Maybe a few days of tv/dvds could help it heal quickly?

I would like to say once again, thank you so much for your(s and dh's) hospitality last weekend. I've never felt so looked after, was so nice The girls had great fun, dd1 said she loved playing with all the los, especially WWAJC's dd

Issues over him moving in are all on my side, feeling a bit possesive of my space I suppose and asked him to help me do the bathroom the other week(tiling, grouting etc) or water the grass while I did the bathroom and he basically couldn't be bothered and said 'ah well I don't live here do I?' and then proceeded to park his bum on MY couch and watch football on MY TV in MY house. So, as you can probably imagine I wasn't very impressed and felt like he has to prove himself a little before I am prepared to share my place with him. I also want to do it gradually for DD1, as I think she could easily turn it into a problem if I don't handle it carefully. Oh and their is the fact that he will be having to pay for everything and I will have no income which is why I'd really like a job before we do it, hate that I may lose my independence!

Muppet-Was so lovely to meet you and your boys, they're all lovely. Toby is fab and at least he didn't cry at me like most babies, Henry and Olly are gorg too, although didn't see much of them.
It's 14th Aug we will be down at Swindon if you'll be about, we're also going to Bristol, South Hampton, Stonehenge area, West London, Milton Keynes and a couple of places in betyween that I cant remember if anyone fancy having lunch or whatever

Choc/Inzi/Dal-I'm going to be in Edinburgh 5th-8th Aug, meant to be rafting on the Fri but free on the 7th(Sat) if that will be convenient for a meet up?
Will probably have Richies DBs gf with me but she is lovely. Rich and his brother are doing something elso at the adventure place, river walking or something but it's over an hour away from where we're staying so I'd prefer to shop and explore and meet with lovely ladies!

News from here-Was stuck in traffic jam on way home from the BBQ last Sun for over 3 hours, people where getting out cars, chatting and sunbathing. The motorway was closed both ways, never found out exactly why but rumours that someone was threatening to jump of a bridge where circulating. Anyway, got home eventually and kids where quite good so not too bad.

Also, as most of you probably have seen, we where involved in an accident last Mon. A taxi went into the back of me and then I crashed into the car in front. None of us where injured too badly, although I ended up in a collar and on a board to the hospital as I'd said no at first as I didn't want to upset the kids(-they where already screaming and distraught until a kind shop lady gave them some lemonade(Shannon very quickly was fine!)) but then the bottom of my legs went pins and needly and gave way under me. It was very scary and I couldn't contact anyone as I didn't have my mob with me so the kids where messing about in the hospital and I couldn't move for a few hours until they properly checked me over. DD! was meant to be getting checked as she was complaining of neck pain, but they didn't end up checking her as they said she had to go to the childrens department and obviously I couldn't take her as I was strapped to a bed. The nurse rung my sil to contact Rich-he arrived just as the doc was going to check me, so dissapeared with the girls. By the time I found them, he had given them so pizza and they where strapped in his car so we just drove home, it was getting quite late by then and dd1 said she felt fine.
I did get a phone call from the school nurse asking why I didn't get her checked, felt very guilty and didn't really have an answer apart from I was quite dazed and the nurses didn't seem concerned about DD1 at all.

Anyway-Car is a write off, finally got a hire car on Sat(but too nervous to drive it too far) and my back and neck (and now my legs!) are getting progressively worse so going to have to go back to GP, tonight hopefully as the surgery offer a sit and wait. Wasn't too bad the few days after but now I'm struggling to even bend down or come down stairs. Hoping it passes very very soon. Rich took the Tues off to help which was lucky as there was an explosion at his work and one man died. I keep flipping from feeling sorry for myself being so achy and losing my car to frustrated to telling myself off as I should count myself bloody lucky that the accident wasn't worse and that Rich was not at work on that day.

NeedCoffee · 05/07/2010 14:26

X posted Inzi-Gosh, so sorry about your dad. I'm not suprised at how you're feeling. Do you think it might be an idea to have some grief counselling or something along those lines? I just worry that you're going to get a few months down the line and really struggling. Wish there was something I could do for you...you're welcome to bring Jane here for a couplke of days if you fancy it, I could collect you or meet you somewhere, you could bring DH if you wanted...I know you probably wont want to as you'll want to be close by for your dad, but the offer is there any time you need it xx

WhiteWineAndJaffaCakes · 05/07/2010 20:47

Inzi - hope the medication for your dad works - do they know how long that will take? Not surprised you're still grieving for Murphy, take lots of care of yourself and give yourself time. Have you talked to your GP? - you've been put under so much stress over the last few months, maybe it's worth getting some help.
The gazebo did shuffle it's way along the patio last night in high winds, but luckily it's fairly substantial and didn't end up in next door's garden. I wouldn't like to leave it to chance in a full blown gale though!

Dal - hehehe at Miles trying to dive bomb nutella on toast - can just imagine him doing that. at you on your anniversary! Fingers crossed for you.

FT - poor Alex with his foot - good that you managed to find out how to tape it properly (isn't the internet wonderful?!) - really hope he gets better on the ibruprofen - does he have to rest it? Can't imagine Alex going for that idea. Hope you're not too stressed.

NC - Anya had an equally good time playing with your dd1, who did a wonderful job keeping her occupied! - Anya's completely in awe of older children and loves the attention. Can understand your feelings about moving in together, it's a big step. I think you're right taking it steadily for the lo's sake. Wow at your itinerary for August - what a whirlwind tour - what a lovely treat though after all your hard work. Glad you weren't too badly hurt in the accident - I think it's normal to get really bad aches after a crash - we were in one about 4 years ago and the paramedics warned us we'd be very very stiff for a few days afterwards (they were right) - hope it wears off for you soon. Was dd1 ok? No more pains? And you're right, at least only the car was written off and neither you nor the girls were seriously injured.

Nothing much to report here - had a quiet weekend, getting loads done around the house. Don't feel like doing much else as I've got a bad sore throat and a stuffed up nose.

Night night then x

Dalrymps · 06/07/2010 09:04

Aarrgghh! I jusr typed a big long post then lost it!

Inzi- how are you feeling today? I second the other ladies that if it's all getting a bit much to seek help. Don't worry at all about not posting something positive, we're all here for you and you need our support at the moment more than ever.

I hope the medication works quickly for your dad and they can get him more stable so you don't have to worry quite so much.

How many weeks pg are you now?

Floria- well done you for finding info on how to help Alex's foot! Must be strange for him
to be 'out of action' when he's so active like Dylan. Hope some rest does him the world of good and he's better in no time.

NC- I understand your issues about Rich moving in and think they're perfectly valid. You're intelligent and you know your own mind and you've got the girls to consider too. Better to be like that than to rush in and regret it later. I can understand you not wanting to lose your independence too as you're very self sufficient iyswim.

The Edinburgh meet up should be ok, it's my sils birthday on 4th aug and she said she's having a bbq but not sure what day she's having that on yet...

I saw about your car crash on fb, poor you! Really think you should get yourself checked over again if you're not feeling right, betterto be safe than sorry when you've had such a jolt.

Wwajc- sorry you've got a sore throat and stuffy nose, I had that last week, seems to be doing the rounds. Hope you feel better soon.

I keep thinking about our little anniversary 'celebration' and I'm kinda in 2 minds about it. Not a good place to be when the decision might be already out of my hands! Basically my heart says yes, just go for it cause I'm broody and we want another. My head says maybe it's not fair on Miles that he'll have yo share my attention so young and maybe I won't cope with 3 so young (although I probably will cause I'll have to!). Also, I'm a bit worried people will just think I'm utterly mad to have planned such a small age gap and not believe me that it is for valid reasons iyswim. Btw, I do know it is a little mad...

Any opinions and advice greatly received although I maybe already on my way to begin pg in which case I'll of course be happy and terrified of telling the ils

Dalrymps · 06/07/2010 09:06

Ps Hello to everyone I haven't mentioned, I am thinking of you all!

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Dalrymps · 06/07/2010 10:36

Wow inzi 33 weeks! Not long now! You probably haven't had much time to sit and think about the impending arrival what with all that's been going on but it'll be here before you know it. I am so so excited for you.

I totally understand the pregnant hermit thing I felt dreadful and knackered for most of my pregnancy with Miles although the iron helped in the end. Not much linger anyway and you'll be back fighting fit! I can't remember what you said about the birth, are you having a c section or did I imagine that?

I am happy having another, if there was no one else to tell me I was mad I'd just go for it so you're right, I shoul really, dh is happy to. You think it will have a negative effect on Miles though with him being so young? I think it will be crazy and manic for a while if we do it but hopefully we will reap the benefits when they're a bit older and everyone else around us is still on the baby stage... I don't mean you ladies, just family etc

The other issue is we kinda need to convert the loft eventually to have enough room for 3 as we would sleep up there then 2 in one bedroom and one in the other. We can't really afford to do it yet but if we wait till we can we'll be waiting a while. If we have another boy they could all share the big bedroom for a while ad there's plenty room and we'd move in to the smaller one which is still big enough for us. If it's a girl she'd have to stay in our room for a while then either share with the boys for a bit whilst we sorted the loft. The other optionis to sell our house and rent a bigger one but don't really want to do that. We couldn't get a bigger mortgage to move cause were on one wage plus we're with northern rock and aren't allowed any changes to our mortgage or new deals since the government bought them out. Sorry I'm just babbling on now, we're kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place with the whole house thing!

NeedCoffee · 06/07/2010 11:54

Morning ladies

WWaJC-Sorry you're feeling rubbish, and everyone else that are ill too. Hope you all feel better asap.

Dal-Well if it happens it is out of your hands and it was meant to be. I wouldn't worry what people think or even about the amount of room you have, look at them families that have loads of kids and only 2 bedrooms. You'd manage My friend has a 3 bedroomed house, 3 boys and a girl, the boys all share the room and they're fine.

Inzi-Totally understand how you feel, I feel like being a hermit and I'm not even pg! Just wanted you to know that I'm here if you need me, hope your other dog is ok. Poor thing

Didn't get to docs last night, both the girls had headlice ffs so spent most of the evening doing their heads. Will try to go this evening but don't feel as bad as I did yesterday thankfully.

LLL-Loving the pics on FB!

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Dalrymps · 06/07/2010 23:43

Nc- I agree with inzi you should try and get yourself checked out anyway, hope you continue to feel better in the meantime.

Thanks for your words of encouragement re number 3, sometimes I worry far too much what other people think, I can't help it, I was brought up that way. I think I'm going to make it my personal mission to beat this out I'd myself and try to have more of a 'sod em' attitude, not in my nature though...

Inzi- I can relate to you saying you're not very good at being pg, I spend most if my 2nd pregnancy moaning, dh must have been thoroughly sick of me! It was such a contrast to my pregnancy with Dylan, that was a breeze. This time I kept saying never again, how the memory fades!

Thanks for your words of encouragement too, you've made me feel really optimistic about the whole thing.

Just been looking at lll's and nc's pics of the meet up on fb, brilliant!

Just waiting for Miles towake so I cn feed him and we can go to bed, my bad side is really sore today, it's days like today I feel like not breastfeeding for much longer

Anyway, as always, hi to all I've not mentioned x

NeedCoffee · 07/07/2010 21:37

Hey people

Inzi-Headlice are horrid, horrid. Whenever dd1 gets them I itch like crazy but never actually find them on me, and she likes to share so Shannon usually get's them too. Cue loads of washing also.
How you feeling today?

Dal-Poor you with your bad side, you have done so so so well, I hope you can manage to go a bit longer but there is no shame in giving yourself a break if it hurts too much

I saw GP last night and he gave me some neck excersises and stronger pain killers but feel a lot better today so hoping it's the start of total recovery.

NeedCoffee · 07/07/2010 21:39

Ooh meant to also say Dal-I'm usually quite good at the 'sod em' attitude, so tell me if you need any tips It's your life and should can live it whichever way you like

Dalrymps · 07/07/2010 22:07

Nc- hope the headlice bog off soon, horrid things!

Glad you're feeling a bit better today. Hope your leg is better too after the incident I saw on fb!

Well, to make me feel even worse about my breastfeeding the hv came and weighed Miles today and he has dropped a centile in the last 10 weeks. He has gone down one and half centiles since he was born. She said she's not overly worried but to get him weighed in a month to make sure he hasn't dropped down any more. I'm fed up. My bad side is soo sore today, almost as bad as in the beginning at times and now my good side is a little sore too so I'm getting no rest from it. On top of this I now feel like I should try and feed him even more than I do (although not even sure that's possible!)

I don't want them all on my back like they were with Dylan when all along he was fine. Feeling stressed out just imagining that happening again. I feel like all the responsibility is on me and my body for his weight gain now. Part of me feels like putting him on bottles so I can share the burden with dh but I'm worried I'll feel guilty afterwards if I do that and not be able to go back on my decision

Sorry for the me me me post.