Jan 2010 babies and mummies here.....can't think of funny thread title!

[crumpette]

... sorry couldn't think of a title that didn't mention how to get orange poo out of a white vest, or how to get jiggy post partum!!!

Hi all

maygirl sending thoughts to you.

cant a night out, a night out, like a whole night with friends and food and everything, ha ha enjoy, i really enjoyed mine last week, it was so nice to not be mum, even for two hours, fingers crossed olivia doesn't notice you wasted merry and play up.

Title: One up the duff, one off to crufts, but most of us still feeling rough.

Waves to everyone else, hope your all well

Jacob did his first carrot poo today

ctofn I went out with some friends last night had a few far to much to drink and I'm feeling a bit worse for wear today(vomit face)

crumpette what a shocking few weeks your having.

Really think Jacob is teething as he has turned into a grump gave him some cucumber to chomp on earlier which did calm him down

lottie how is the blw going?

Cor shocking indeed! party when's he/she/them due?? How are you feeling?

Well, J has achieved 3 poos today! how great is my son!? And what I think must be the first banana poo [proud]

Hmm I've been notified (by text from her phone again which is somehow weird) of the day of my friend's funeral but it's a 4 hour drive away and I don't think it's at all appropriate to take baby. Or DP, really.. so question is should I go and leave baby in car with DP nearby or should I not go. I feel like I should go but I still can't believe it's true. Hmph

and

BACK TO POO! Not many posts to go!

Apologies for my disjointed peculiar ramblings, have imbibed some vino tinto

Sorry to hear that Maygirl, hopefully not what your thinking though, fingers crossed.

sorry to hear ctfn you had health problems, I didn't know. Hope everything ok now though.

Im just so spaced out I can't remember half of what ive read again .

Olivia eating puree - hoo-ra. Phew, didn't like just BLW alone. Will do both.

Had blood tests yesterday as ive not improved much. Hopefully I can up meds next week and be able to look after my two properly instead of the half hearted attempt im doing just now.

Its the same Doctor who eventually diagnosed my skin cancer and he always freaks me out, finding stuff I didn't know I had. Now he thinks "it might be worth while doing other tests if there's no improvement soon".
Not him, not on my nelly, he'll bloody find something, Dr Doom !

WMDO - back in Sept 2008 I had just landed from a long haul flight from the Middle East (work) and had the most horrendous headache. After days of it not going and moving into a neck ache, having massages to remove "knots" etc, my DH said I had to go to hospital. I felt a right fraud - going to a local hospital because I had a head and neck ache! anyway, they thought I had meningitis and took me by ambulance to the Royal Free, which it just so happens, my MIL runs on the night shift. Anyhow, cut a long story short, lots of tests, lots of days going by and a very clever Professor there discovered I had something called a Vertebral Artery Dissection. It is not usually discovered until AFTER the patient has had a stroke or died. It's one of the main arteries to the brain and mine split.. the opposite of a clot. Fortunately, there was no bleed or clot and I had to take medication for a while to prevent a clot forming. I did have some sensory symptoms - pins and needles, numbness on one side for a couple of weeks and it scared the living daylights out of me. Bear in mind, my mum had a stroke 10 years prior to that and then had another and died of a stroke in Feb 09. That was the main reason I had to have a c/s as I was not allowed to push and put undue pressure on my arteries.

All Ok now thank goodness but it makes you put life in perspective.

Take it no-one liked my thread title then, what with all your medical problems being more important

crump Edd will be around 21st jan, got appointment to see mw next weds, can't wait to see her face, i feel alright but i constantly have felt nauseas for the last week, not been actual sick though, but to compensate for feeling sick i am just feeding my face to take my mind of it [fat emotion] also my left hip.spd is starting to play up already and i find i'm limping a lot or getting up is like being a 90yr old hippo getting out of a bath [eurgh emotion]

i am losing the will to live with this baby, she rolls over and then just moans/crys until you turn her back [repeat 20 x a day] from this time until bed she just constantly wants attention (que: busiest time of day with others, baths, uniforms, teeth,reading, homework, bed.

made a liar out of me again, i've just took her nappy off and she has rolled on her front with her dummy in and a naked bum and fell asleep, in like 20secs WTH is that about.

I give up with this parenting lark, i've decided there is no method to it you just have to go with the flow.

Thanks for all your thoughts. She is booked in for an op next week and sounds positive about it all. We're all going to visit this weekend. Hopefully she will get the all clear and be back home soon.

While we're allowed to talk poo, DD is so obvious she's about to go, won't feed till she's done it and hates going in her nappy so I sit her on the potty and she goes in it! Today she wouldn't feed while visiting a friend as she needed to go, so put her on loo on toddler seat and she pebble-dashed friends loo, grunting away and grinning madly Hope mate didn't think it was me, that BF poo doesn't flush too well !!

Had a pedicure today and took DD with me napping. When she woke spent whole time wanting me to lift her up so could see herself in the mirror behind me, and getting cross whenever the therapist looked at my feet and not adoringly at her. She loves attention from strangers! Opposite from DS, he's so shy.

lol (through gritted teeth) lottie, luckily we don't have the same at bed, I give her 7oz of her 8oz bottle, change her, baby gro and then put her in the bed with the last of her bottle and she drinks and is asleep in about 5 mins (fingers crossed for that lasting). Its down stairs on the rug /mat, i'm hoping the turning back over onto her back comes soon, because she looks like a very grumpy demented seal.

LOL @ grumpy demented seal image... to think here I am bullying my son into tummy time in the hope that he will turn soon. I think this is my perfect excuse to stop all this upset that is timmy time?

Ooo been lurking for days but 1. I like ali's suggestion for title and 2. need to come on to add my 2 pence re poo.

maygirl Hope you MIL is ok. I presume you were the one who accidentally toilet trained your other DC and presumably have done the same with DD? Just read an article today re the 3 ages when you can toilet train and apparently there is now evidence to back up what my granny used to do (toilet train from newborn... she had 10 kids so really should not have doubted the experience)!

We had a newborn potty flown in by Aidan's grandma but I stopped using it when I was a bit disheartened by the lack of progress (I don't get much of a signal from DS... or am too thick to read my son's cries??) and wound up dirtying more items of clothing trying to move him from potty to changing table for cleaning and re-nappying.

jardins Re the massage... nice that they offer this to you postnatally... did they offer it antenatally? Tried it when pregnant but it was bloody impossible to do it at 34 weeks pregnant unless you are some kind of contortionist! DH promised he would try to help but always seemed to find an excuse when I asked so gave up in the end. Regretting it somewhat given the second degree tearing I sustained.

sock Have you tried making her a treasure basket? Although the items in them tend to need more supervision than items specifically made for babies. DS loves the feel of fabrics...

DS has chewed Sophie to within an inch of her life - he likes the ears but his favourite part seem to be her hooves!! I just sit there is amazement that he has not yet shoved it too far into his mouth the make himself gag (go ahead flyingma, jinx yourself) The colouring is all rubbing off as well now so if sock's DS does not like Sophie in time, I might buy it off you!

Jacob is so funny in his cot he just doesn't move and is in the same position I put him in lol
He is exactly 6 months today he can roll from tummy to back but think that is because he hates tummy time so much he really wants to sit up when he's on his back he strains to be sat up but once I sit him up he just wobbles or is sick.

; ... CTFN will return later when her head stops feeling so fuzzy....

Non-alcoholic cockertail here too please...

I've googled my symptoms.... think I have wine flu

Morning!

Re. the poo talk, havent a scooby when Nico is about to do it. He always does it when I am out of the room. I come back to a distinct smell and very happy baby then know he has done the business.
The weaning is going great. Has eaten all the new foods and we have just intro'd some fruit after breakfast feed. It must be helping, because last night he didnt feed at all! Woke a 5am for a little bfeed, then slept until I woke him at 7.20. Lush!
On the bfeeding front, think the one this morning may be one of the last. He has zero interest in my boobs now, much prefers the bottle, so my job is done. . Feel a little sad, ok very sad, but then feel equally proud of having gotten to where I have. Ok enough about me!

Crumpette - dont really know what to say about the funeral. If I lived near you, I would have offered to look after J. IMO - you should go because it is good to have the opportunity to say goodbye. But do what feels right for you.

Ali - Glad you had a good night out. How is Jacob and your DD?

Party - you hit the nail on the head re. parenting. I dont think you ever have the LO's sussed. As soon as you think you have cracked it, they pull another stunt. Hope the SPD doesnt get too bad - can you see a physio to alleviate some of the symptoms?

to flyingma, Lottie, May & WMDO

mk (whispers) Jacob is doing okay he is off the steriods and just on inhalors the reflux is getting better too don't want to jinx things so shhhhhhh

Dd is still on 6 weekly check ups at the hospital but the sight in her bad eye is now stable although she can't see alot out of that eye its not getting worse.

So all in all everyone is happy in the bobins household

One fried egg sandwich down and feeling marginally better.

On a brighter note, have created further thread with Ali's thread title for when this one gets full. Mark your place if you wish, but let's fill this one first...

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/981716-Jan-2010-Weaning-sleeping-crawling-too-at-least-we-39?rn d=1276246119875

Or to be really fancy:

Here

Morning all - sorry for not being here for a while!
Had some bad news my from a close friend and so just felt really sad and just didnt want to let my sadness spill onto this thread!
Maygirl - Prayer & thoughts to your MIL.
Crumpette- I do hope the sun shines on the day of the funeral for your friend for it really does make a difference to how people feel!
Well done to all who are having great weaning experinces - I doing ok and dont push it if he doesnt like a food he makes a face and then just expells t from his mouth to just let it just drop and run down his ermmm chin! some of these foods stain so have special bibs for feeding, and the nice plastic backs for the ermm dribbling!!!! he is now 5 months and is just wonderful still not taking the bottle but im coping so no social life for me! new bed arrived yesterday so spend all day redoing room and noticed i have so much stuff!
Im going to get my hair and nails done for i have a wedding tomo - so semi social life with mr man in tow! also bought him a baby bouncer because he hates staying still he luvs it and gets all excited moving and gurgling and blowing rasberries with dribble as added extras!

Please can I have the BF poos back..these puree poos are gross! Desperatley hoping that Tobin starts to get a poo routine back so can maybe stick him on a potty of sorts.

I have a baby masseage group starting on monday, I'm still not 100% about going as they conveniently decided to change the times to start at 1pm...the same time as Tobin's lunchtime followed straight away by afternoon nap time! Got the weekend to see if it's possible to change a baby's bodyclock around by an hour and a half.

Can I say that between Jardins and WMDO and their talk of drawbridges and waves you totally cracked me up...despite the fact that I actually think it's a really good idea, not that I'd go if it was offered.

Hope your not feeling to rough cant, glad you had a good night.

Right: pissed off hormonal, pg, mother of 5 moan.

My DD7 is making her first holy communion on sunday, awwww, no problem there, we have bought dress, cardi type thingy, hair grips, diamond pins for her hair, hairspray, little slipper tight things so her shoes don't rub etc etc. ordered shoes on 4th june, STILL NOT ARRIVED, from warwickshire, I might add not fecking australia. I have emailed them yesterday and day before with no reply. I have drafted another email to send today, will someone cleverer than me have a look and see if you think its ok/too much/not enough.

email:

Hi

After emailing you on Weds 9th and Thurs 10th June, and getting no reply, I would like to know if we have any chance of receiving the shoes I have ordered and indeed paid for. As you can imagine I am not very impressed with the level of service you have provided, and am more annoyed at the fact that you have chosen to ignore my previous emails. If we are not going to receive the shoes in time (which is looking increasingly unlikely) and for some reason you have been unable to provide me with the shoes, I will of course be expecting a full re-imbursement of any monies paid to date including postage and any money it takes to return them (when/if they arrive after Sunday 13th, by which time they will be of no use to us).

If you could email and let me know either way as soon as possible.

Thankyou

party first, I loved your thread title!!
that is so annoying. Will you get another pair now?

ctfn that sounded so scary and im so so sorry to hear about your mum. That must be still very raw for you.

_not that this is anywhere near the same -My mum was rushed to hospital with a suspected anurism when Olivia was around 3 months. We had had a huge argument the day before (we never argue) and she had stormed out.
The next evening I returned home with Olivia with DH telling me my mum was rushed to hospital with an anurism. For about 1 hour driving like a maniac, I thought I had killed her with the argument, awful.

These things do put life into perspective. I was the same after having the cancer but in a funny way, it makes you enjoy life more - the smaller things, the more important things and especially the people. I knew exactly what you meant, every word well put.

It's only lately ive turned a bit scared of everything but apparently thats a symptom of thyroidism and im told i will return to a normal human being soon .

On a lighter note - phew >drops shoulders

How was the night out?

ali im whispering - hee hee, thats amazing re jacob. x

crumpette I think you should go. Just get DP to sit in the car or if not, just take her and sit at the back ready to jump up if she cry's.
Thats what I done at my Uncles funeral. Nobody batted an eyelid and in actual fact, she seemed to be a welcomed presence for everyone, like a light relief.

Have a good weekend everyone. Tearing myself away to clean tiphouse

Party slips when agreed fiver

I am going on the next website as we speak to see if i can have some ordered for delivery tomorrow, other than that i don't know where i'll get a pair that won't cost me a fortune (bridal shops)

speak later off shopping

oh party if you need them for sunday, john lewis have next day delivery even if you order in the evening..so do house of fraser I think?

what a pain for you! I hate cr*ppy service!

well, latest in the 'how can it posisbly get any worse' saga

DP received an email from his HR dept stating that as he is signed off sick, in accordance with their policy, with an ongoing discipinary process, he will not get paid at the end of the month

Now, the disciplinary process lasted maybe 5 days and is resolved, he had a letter which admitted he was right!

But he's not going to get paid at all! They are obviously doing this in response to his letter threatening a tribunal, but I am freaaaking out because he's saying he won't pay rent if he doesn't get paid, and is moving to his house.. and I'm not going.. and I so don't need this rubbish! I am seriously considering looking for somewhere cheaper for just me and the baby.. cannot believe they are acting this way, it's completely unlawful

sorry, just had to vent [phew!] thanks

on the subject of POO- ds has just done one on my lap while I typed the above, he seems very pleased with himself and is now innocently chewing his finger and smiling at me as it slowly leaks from his nappy. Lovely child!

Oh god crumpette, what can I say? The whole thing just gets worse and worse, just awful.
On the funeral front, I would say that it is important for you to go if you can.

Hope your shoes arrive tomorrow party and have a lovely time on Sunday x

All still going well with the weaning and now give her breakfast and dinner - great entertainment seeing what she likes and dislikes! It is funny how different her poo is now right enough, but certainly not as smelly (tmi). I can't tell when she's doing it either. After tea tonight I gave her a Tommy Tippee mug with water in it, well she grabbed both the handles and tipped it up to suck - I swear she has been here before...

ctofn hope you are feeling better now and hope the night out made it worth it! I was out for a bit last night with some of the other fire cadet instructors and had a lovely time catching up.

Good weekends to all x

So Nico decided this morning that 4.30 was wake up time. One poo (him not me) and a full milk feed later, he has decided it is now sleep time. And DS1 will be up shortly so no point in going back to bed.

And to think, I wanted to see SATC2 tonight. Yeah right, 8.30pm showing, I'll be asleep!

Right, off to start batch cooking, making a huge pot of chilli today! Chest freezer for the garage arrived, so now I want to start filling it.

Happy Saturdays all!