October 09 - Solids and Sitting, 'My Jeans Are Almost Fitting!'

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Brand spanking new thread everyone

Hello all

scout I am a huge FBer but I haven't added any MNetters as fb friends. It's only because I only have people I actually know on there. I have a MILLION photo's of my family and friends and friends dc's etc and just feel I need to truely 'know' all my FB friends. Hope I don't offend anyone by not adding...

Oh and scout you have done FAB with the bf, try not to feel sad, feel proud

F has been grouchy and had a temp again today. A slight rash too. It's either teeth or a virus. Lots of babies I know (mine included) get rashes towards the end of viruses.

food No food progress here. F will be a purely milk baby for a while yet.

Hope everyone's ok.

princessmel No offense from me! I understand. I only friend people I know and am friends with in real life (or the occassional odd school friend I lost touch with but am happy to reconnect with). I have deleted a bunch of people off of it recently, mostly because I am no longer friends with them in RL and I don't want to know about their exploits and don't want them to see what I'm up to. The only MNetters I've added are from this thread because I feel like we're an extended family and am comfortable here.

I will have a look Scout. Can't believe how soon you are going home. Bet it seems longer to you.

Not offended at all princessmel. I ended up with 100s of people I didn't know so deleted them, well apart from 2 Fluff Friends people and 1 Farm Town. I now only have Mumsnetters and RL friends.

Matthew is doing a lot of screaming and hand sucking so think he may be teething.

HC
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scout I'm really nervous about introducing acidic foods and other reflux triggers, namely dairy. So only recently I gave William a little bit of tomato the other day for the first time. This was in a chicken casserole. He seemed ok - but his meds could stop any adverse reaction. W doesn't need gaviscon anymore, just ranitidine to neutralise the acid.

I'm holding off on dairy for another month...!

princess no offense taken here!

HC poor Matthew. I hope the tooth pops quickly.

We're off on our first holiday to whitstable this Saturday. I've written a list of things to pack for William. I can't believe how much stuff he needs!!!!!! scout you'll have to charter an extra plane for Seb

After jamboree this past summer I had TONS of FBFriend requests from campers that had been in my subcamp. I felt bad but I rejected all of them -- I didn't know them but they knew me because I was on the subcamp team.

HC I can't believe how quickly the trip has come around, but can promise the next week will both fly and go slowly.

Still feeling very bad for bumping little A with my camera at messy play. Her mom was so relaxed/cool about it -- I went diving for Seb to prevent him bouncing his head off the floor after he wobbled and this little girl (8/9 months old) was too close to me staring at the camera strapped to me and got bumped. And how frustrated was I when later, Seb and I were sitting at a table "coloring" when an older toddler (maybe 16 months?) was tossing sand in the air next to the table and the mum did nothing? There was sand all over the floor, in this little boy's hair, in another little girl's hair and all over the arts and crafts table. I know it's messy play for a reason, but come on....

(And rant over.)

x-posts with Iggly I'm lucky, M&D are able to borrow things that Seb needs -- travel cot, highchair/seat, etc. They already bought (for the last trip) a cheap changing mat and a bath sponge. My sister stocks us up on nappies, wipes, all consumables so I only have to take enough for the plane (she works at a shop so uses her discount for us). Mom has also said we can go shopping for toys so I don't have to haul over his chest.

Seb's only on Gaviscon and the GP had said I could start weaning him when he's sitting up/moving. The last few days I've only given him 3 doses instead of 4 (which he has been okay with, I think), but am afraid to try foods without the meds. Fortunately, though, I think I know the reflux/heartburn signs in him more now so hope to know if a food was causing pain (if I cut the meds too much

Really must stop playing on MN and go to bed....

No offence about the fb thing.I only have you guys on,Not that I can work out how to use it.Also DH doesn't want any pictures of our dc online anywhere.(I would love to show you them but he doesn't like it,remember we don't have a microwave !!!!)

If we meet up I will bring loads of photos.

Connor wasn't too horiffic last night but not great still 3 or 4 times [gasp]

Who is waking their baby for a dream feed?I can't decide weather to or not.

Oh and Gordon Browm OMG !!!!

I woke the girls for dream feeds but I haven't done so for Matthew. Am hoping he will go through the night by himself. He needs to hurry up as need to get DD2 out of pullups at night before she starts school in September and don't want to be up with M and changing wet bedding.

Night ladies.

HC
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Scout WELL DONE on the 6m breastfeeding, you should feel so proud. Lovely pics, I enjoyed looking at t hem-Seb has such a great little range of expressions. Did it take you long? I can't get Joseph to sit still for the camera for very long, he tries to take off! I've picked 3 or 4 as well. And I'm the same re taking loads of pics for family who are miles away

princessmel Totally understand that about fb-I've a rule that my fb friends are only people I speak to in some shape or form at least once a fortnight. I've a massive family so it's been a great way to keep in touch but I've not added people I don't really have contact with.Btw, joseph is mainly milk as well.

After much agonising (understatement) I have today ordered a Manduca baby carrier. I shall duly report after the weekend.I still want the Connecta and Scootababy hip though so hope I made right choice!

I bottled out of cutting my hair short after this mornings wonder cocktail of steroids left me feeling a bit spaced out. Rebooke for Saturday. DH and Joseph went off on a road trip to find something for the huge insect bite on Joseph's face.Eye drops are doing wonders for the hay fever-I didn't think babies could get it but there you go.

Sympathies for all the teething babies (and mums! Joseph used to happily teethe on my shoulder and tried it tonight-man it hurts with teeth!

I am so very tickled by Gordon Brown's gaffe today, think it might be the final nail in the coffin for him though.

DH in so am off to dish up a v late dinner x

X posts with loads of you! - thats one hand typing for you

Hello all

I never had anyone on FB that i didnt know, then i met one of my friends friend, we would both write things on her page, we ended up writing things to each other also (on her pg). Now we are great friends, and im visiting her in America when i stay overnight while on route to Montana. She lives in the US now, but is from Dublin! So she will also come stay with us when she visits her family. So, for me, all the MN friends i have on FB are as Scout says...extended family...you have all been with me from the start, and as i have no family here, you helped me along the way

I will be back on later, seen London doctor yesterday, and today see the 2nd one...

morning all

well sleep training is going very well

Goes down at 6.45 pm
dreamfeed or feed at 10 ish and then she is going through until 4/5 am

it is ubelievable compared to this time last week when she was waking every 3 hours

fidelma - I am keeping the 10 pm dreamfeed for a while and then i will get rid of it as i have with the other night feeds

PM - no offence re FB ... deffo means we need a meet up tho!

scout - yay for 6 months feeding. It is a mega achievement

HC - am interested in your peer supporter course. Am considering it but don't know how i could fit it in with working full time

HT - how is the asthma and teething?

iggly - Ruby's poo is very different. I offer her water after every meal and in the day for her breastfeeds i let her feed as much as she wants to

Sorry if i have missed anyone off - i am having a lovely time as my mum is with me

Hello

Glad you all understand about fb. I do really want to see all your pics though....

Just got back from the doctors again...
F is covered in a rash. I really didn't want to go as I have been SO much recently. I am getting worried they will say I have that munchhousens by proxy illness..
This week I have taken F about his super high temps and general grumpyness( I took him so they could check his ears and throat/chest) and I have been myself for the smear, then over the last few weeks we have been for dd's tummy/not eating problem and ds1 had an ear infection. Then what with dd and ds1's asthma it's ridiculous the amount of time we spend there.
The doctor I saw today was lovely and said I could go as often as I feel is needed. But the doctor on monday made me feel a real fool for going in.

Anyway the rash is a post-viral rash which ties in with the grumpyness and temps he's had since saturday. It's all over him (not on his legs) and red and slightly raised. But although he is rashy he doesn't have a temp today

ruby great news about the sleep Hope you are going to bed nice and early and cathcing up on lost sleep.

dream feed I don't do this. Never have for any of the dc's. I never wake a sleeping baby unless I really have to.

slings OOOh I am jealous. I am torn between getting one and not getting one still. I deffo don't feel I need to use one as much as I did. But then other times, I wish I had a good one to replace the bb. For example at my playdate the other day, when ds2 needed a lot of holding, a sling would have been fab. It's just the ££....

scout So exciting about your trip. I LOVE holidays. I am slightly dreading our flight (in a few weeks) as it is horribly early...6am Will have to wake the dc's at 2am

iggly I love the seaside We love going to Broadstairs and Brighton.
Spending the day there, playing on the beach, picnics,flasks of tea, dinner out and then into pj's for the journey home.

ruby look into the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers training. It's the mother supporter module, it is by correspondence, so is easier to fit in around work.

We have also had women train with us on the standard course who have negotiated with their companies to allow them time off to train as part of their 'professional development' (obviously this will depend on what job you actually do! we have had healthcare staff/receptionists at childrens centres/newspaper sales people etc)

PM you havent had a good time of it, but never feel a fool for going to doctors, its wrong that they make you feel that way. Its always the same, you dont go for ages, then your there every week! Sods law, but with children its always going to happen. Hope the rash clears up soon

Am feeling very (VERY) sad. And I seriously don't think I've cried this much since Seb was cluster feeding when he was wee and I was on the verge of breaking. Gave Seb his first formula feed today. I did it and gave it to him in his spouty cup. He took a few swallows but was getting frustrated and wanted boobie so I asked DH (who is working from home today) if he had a go. Then I left the bedroom (where I was feeding) and had a good cry. I could still hear Seb wailing (not a full on cry, but the cry/moan of frustration). I figured it wasn't the milk he didn't like but the fact that it was taking too long and he wasn't able to get enough to satisfy him. So I put an ounce of the milk from the cup into the bottle I use for his medicine and he guzzled it and wanted more, so I put the rest in the bottle and the piglet drank the whole thing! The HV said he'd probably only drink an ounce or so the first few times and he drank the entire carton! (I got a small carton of ready made to try.) And not only that, but he drank it from me. He's still getting used to his spouty cup and half of his drink ends up on him (as evidenced by his shirt and overalls at lunch, despite the bibs) so think for a few more days I will have to give him a bottle for his milk and as he gets better with the cup start splitting his milk feeds between bottle and cup and then get him over to cups. I wanted to avoid bottles if I could but it seems I can't in the short term.

Just had a chat window from my mom that my little brother has been hit by a car and is in the hospital with a broken forearm -- they're going to operate to set the bones.

This day is just crappy.

I promise a more cheerful and personal message later -- for now, I'm off to make more Sebby food for the freezer as we're almost out.

why are you sad? because he took formula or a bottle - sorry if i am being dense ... are you sad for the end of an exclusive breastfeeding relationship?

am sorry you feel blue at all and i really hope your brother is ok

thanks for the tip about the ABM - will contact them

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scout

You've given Seb such a great start in life. I know it's hard and sad but focus on that. It is a change in your relationship with Seb but you will always be his mummy.

Bad news about your brother - that's terrible. I hope he's ok.

sorry again if i am being thick but is there any reason you are giving formula?

ruby Sad for the end of the exclusive breastfeeding relationship. When he was born six months seemed AGES away but in reality I blinked and he's a big boy now. No one told me I'd be sad, they just said "this is how you wean." I don't mind the bottle bit, especially if it means he eats and is full. And don't worry, you're not dense -- I didn't do a good job of explaining myself.

As for my brother, we think he's a cat. The number of times he's been hit by a car is unreal and this is the first time he's been hurt. Though, to be fair, he decided to get banged up enough that he needs surgery! It does mean he's out of work for ages, though, cuz he's a mover. BUT it does mean that he has lots of time to catch up on his painting and art projects (he's an artist really but moving people pays the bills).

Have been steaming lots of fruits and veggies for Sebby, so feeling a bit better. Need to get some chicken to try him with that. As well, I have some new veg for him to try.

x-posts Ruby I need to wean Seb so I can start treatment for a condition I was diagnosed with three weeks before Seb was born. The medicine is toxic for him so can't nurse and do treatment. I opted to wean him and start treatments before he's mobile because the side effects are nasty and I'll be sick for a while until my body gets used to it. I don't want to be sick with a toddler.

Thanks Iggly. That's what I keep telling myself. Just wish someone warned me that I'd feel sad and a tad bit guilty. LOL I know it's all for the best -- I need to get sorted so I can take care of my boys (DH and DS).

scout. I would be exactly the same

fwiw I would just give him the milk in a bottle. And use a cup for other drinks.

A bottle really is not a bad thing there's me saying that and dd and ds2 never had a bottle , ds1 did though and he may get comfort from the squishy teat.

F had a 3 hour sleep today
No temp but still covered in a rash.

scout you are doing the right thing and you are a wonderful Mummy.Try and enjoy the bottle feeding it is a new stage.

RubyFantastic sleep.Remind me what did you do when she woke up in the night and it was not time for a feed.

Looking forward to the debate this evening.

Thank you everyone for all the fb comments earlier when I was feeling so rough. The tablets are helping the asthma definately but I had such a bad reaction to them this morning that I was doubled up on the floor in agony, retching and dh almost called an ambulance. Its such a big dose but they ARE working...and I'm lucky I have access to the medicines that many don't have. 2 more doses to go...and I'm supplementing with cake

Joe had his first taste of beef casserole today and loved it! I don't think he'll be following his dad down the vegetarian/vegan path.(I am lapsing in the name of weaning). He has been blowing rasberries and teething on everything today, then when the UKIP man came round sgtarted yelling something that sounded suspiciously like "bloody bee". He had a 3hr sleep this afternoon as well, hope he sleeps ok tonight because he's been rubbish sleeper/all night feeder for the past two nights!

I want to take him to get weighed by hv tomorrow but I've not sdeen one since he was 20 weeks, last weighed officially at 18 weeks-bit scared they'll give me a row.

Princessmel Better to be safe than sorry, a good doctor won't mind. Poor Freddie though, hope his rash goes soon (but yay for sleep!) x

ruby You are doing so well with the sleep, it must feel so great!

Scout, you're a wonderful mum. I do know how you feel though re giving up. I was distraught when I thought we'd have to give up b-feeding due to weight issues. Sending get well vibes to your brother as well.

Fidelma I can't wait for the debate tonight either-I give it 15 mins before a member of the public mentions the word bigot

Hi to everyone else x