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November 09 - rolling, laughing and cutting teeth ... but us mama's are still not getting sleep!!

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scarlotti · 11/04/2010 09:14

New thread for us

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scarlotti · 06/05/2010 21:43

Fruit that's my aim, the morning and night feeds. Will carry on those as long as he'll let me The balance of work and home is really lovely this time, makes the whole work thing so much more pleasurable.

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SirBallotAlot · 06/05/2010 22:39

Fruit I am currently hooked on Glee

Fruitpastels · 06/05/2010 22:56

SirB Trying to get in to Glee. Need to watch it from the start though. Looks very funny Now watching BBC News in-between attending to a hungry little boy!

SirBallotAlot · 06/05/2010 22:58

Its hilarious. Have only watched a few episodes on 4OD but need to find someone with the boxset to borrow it all...

Fruitpastels · 06/05/2010 23:09

I also enjoy watching Brothers & Sisters. I've recorded the recent series, I'm waiting for a good time to sit and watch them back to back with a big bar of chocolate. Never get the chance in this house!!

SirBallotAlot · 06/05/2010 23:18

Ohh never seen that... Any good?

Fruitpastels · 06/05/2010 23:25

It's easy watching. I especially enjoy watching Rob Lowe I never got to grips with Desperate Housewives, mainly because it was on too late and we didn't have Sky Plus!

DontWorryBaby · 06/05/2010 23:29

I like Brothers & Sisters!! I can recommend The Good Wife as well, I'm enjoying that. And wondering why British drama isn't anywhere near as good...

Fruitpastels · 06/05/2010 23:37

Haven't heard of The Good Wife DWB Once we're sleeping through the night, I have lots of TV watching to do!

SirBallotAlot · 07/05/2010 00:06

I love Bones, but have missed so much since Bryn has been born

Trikken · 07/05/2010 09:37

yesterday was also interesting because dh let me have a lie-in as I was knackered and went to pick the littlens up from my mum's which was nice of him, I came downstairs at half nine and had breakfast and dh told me he had an appointment at the dr's for half ten. I was like "are you ok? not sick are you?" bit confused and then he said he'd booked himself in to talk to the dr about having a vasectomy. so a bit of a surprise that he made a decision to go for it and booked an appointment by himself. I had the kids whilst he went as i think he wanted to chat without ds running around and causing havoc. The dr was happy to refer him to wimborne clinic and said age didn't matter as he seemed very sure about the decision and that it had been long enough since annabelle's birth that she was sure we'd thought about it enough. Sian (dr) said that age was irrelevant as we all get to different stages of life at different times, going on to say that dh is twenty-two with a four year old and twenty four week old, she's forty with a two year old, and doesn't matter that he is quite young.

he got home told me what she'd said and then actually phoned up and got them to send him an appointment so I was pleased he did it straight away even though I could tell he was nervous phoning up.

Though now we've made the decision and it is the right one for us I have mixed emotions about it, happy but tinged with sadness.

Fruitpastels · 07/05/2010 11:34

Trikken Will it be a long wait for your DH to have the procedure? I can understand how mixed your emotions must be. I'm not sure if a 3rd child will ever be decided on as DH feels he's too old (40), but one things for sure, I'm going to push that he has a vasectomy in the next coulple of years as I don't want to go back on the pill.

It's very quiet on here this week. Where is everyone?!

SirBoobAlot · 07/05/2010 12:01

Fruit I was thinking the same thing!

Trikken · 07/05/2010 12:37

fruit they reckon it'll be a month roughly. I definitely don't want to be pregnant again and dh definitely doesn't want any more kids ever, as he is happy with the two we have but of course this action is very final as he is having an irreversible one, and so feels very final.

Laugs · 07/05/2010 12:55

It is very quiet here! I've been up for too much of the night watching the election. I thought I could sleep this morning while DD was at nursery, but James has not had much of a nap and now I have to go and collect her. Feeling totally wired on coffee and DD's easter eggs!

Trikken It sounds like it's the right decision for you. I don't know what we'll do. I'm pretty sure 2 is enough for us, but DH not so sure. I hate the pill though.

Fruit Did DH make it to vote? DWB How did your friend do?

Anyone got any nice plans for the weekend?

raggie · 07/05/2010 13:38

Was going to try not to comment on the election but can't stop myself... Wahey for Caroline Lucas! My MP was reelected too. But...Clegg is talking to Cameron? ...they're none of them to be trusted are they? Watching with interest. Well at least Griffin didn't get in. Phew.

trikken where did you put your Child Trust Fund cheque? I have still not paid in mine Anyone else have ideas?

Yes, did your friend get in dwb?

Trikken · 07/05/2010 13:49

raggie we went for Nationwide, as it was one of the few I knew and was near us.

raggie · 07/05/2010 13:55

Thanks trikken I was considering them.

Laugs · 07/05/2010 14:20

We haven't done our CTF yet either. I can't remember who we put DD's with but it is now worth much less money! We have our mortgage with Nationwide. Is it good to put all your eggs in one basket? I haven't got a clue about financial stuff.

Did you stay up and watch raggie? Kind of wish I'd just watched the 10pm exit poll as it was pretty accurate!

Very pleased about Nick Griffin. My BNP-voting FIL was supposed to be coming to stay this weekend but has cancelled. Must be licking his wounds! This is the man who once voted twice by stealing Green-voting DH's polling card (he was at uni and his card was sent to home address), so I am just as pleased to see him disappointed!

Happy families...

SirBoobAlot · 07/05/2010 16:03

Glad to hear I'm not the only one that hasn't sorted out the CFT

Laugs at your FIL stealing DHs polling card!!

DP is actually very ill, poor thing So we're stuck here this weekend. Which would be fine, but its DBs birthday, and he's having a sleepover with eight (yes, eight) 13 year old boys. sighs

raggie · 07/05/2010 16:39

Lauga I lasted til just after 11pm when Rosa had a feed then turned in. Got an update at 5am when feeding her too!

I suppose with the CTF we may as well invest it in a riskier account to chance making money although it could lose (assuming that's what happened to your dd's L) but since it's kind of 'free money' then what's to lose? Trying to convince myself here as I'm usually v risk averse when it comes to money.

I just went for a walk and to surprise Rosa's Gparents at the allotments and I got locked in! Luckily a nice lady came along after I'd been waiting about 15 mins - which felt like an eternity btw - and let me out...

wook · 07/05/2010 18:08

Well thank heavens for Caroline Lucas!
Think we may frame Hedy's CTF cheque as a memory of a now probably bygone era of social justice!

Trikken a vasectomy leaflet fell out of dh's work bag last week!- he had been to doc to talk about it. I'm not mad keen but then again don't want to really take any form of contraceptive myself, hate the pill (despite the fact I have a bust when on the pill!!) so I suppose it makes sense. Wonder if I can get him to freeze some sperm first??
Insurance! DH says they are reversible though.

scarlotti · 07/05/2010 20:38

We've put both DS' CTF cheques into one with The Children's Mutual. It's a shares based one so better potential for growth but a good solid company so little risk of losing it. Was recommended by a good money site. I've been pleased with the growth on DS1's.
Good thing is that you can apply online too you just need the number on the CTF voucher! If I had to take it somewhere it would still be in the drawer!

Another day at work today - am really enjoying it

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scarlotti · 07/05/2010 20:40

Oh, and DH won't have a vasectomy, I have to get my tubes tied .... he says it will hurt

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Trikken · 07/05/2010 22:35

wook The dr told dh that there is a reversible one and an irreversible one, but dont know if that is true or not. lol at the freezing, had secretly wondered that too.