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Tummum · 06/05/2010 19:28

Here you go ladies...

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SpangleMaker · 15/05/2010 20:50

Fi sounds like you are having an amazing time and that NS is idyllic. Shame about the long flight.

Blotted very brave! What do your DCs think?

Headless I would do the same re CVS in your position. I'm going to book an NT scan + bloods - will have to go private as they won't be doing them on the NHS here until later this year. The place I went to before was very good and very thorough. If the results are dodgy I'll go for CVS, though not sure where as they are not done on the NHS around here.

I've been over to detsy's this afternoon for her DS's first birthday. He is gorgeous, lively & sociable and he and H were v cute playing together.

OK better go - DH took the laptop to work today and left the power cable there [grrr] so I have approx 1 hour of internet time between now & Monday evening - how will I cope?!

ReeBee · 16/05/2010 21:58

Hello everyone

Very quiet on here this weekend. Am guilty of lurking but having little or no news or posting time.

headless, spangle, I would have gone for CVS as well. I'm one of those people who need to be prepared for anything, and then make decisions.

Fi, v jealous of your splendid galivanting.

Think F's neck eczema might possibly be related to changing his car seat to a Max Cosi Tobi back in Feb. Does anyone have any info? I've seen a couple of Amerian links about car seats and chemicals but wondered whether anyone had personal experience?

Do have more to post (mainly hellos) but am tired and have had wine so am not capable. Hic. Sorry. Belgina, hope you're ok after your unaccustomed drinks.

God, I sound like a lush - I've always just had wine when I'm on here!

Momi, hope you're having a fab holiday. Am in York Sat 12th June and Sun 4th July (birthday party and christening) but it would be great to meet up if we could wangle it?

flippinegg · 16/05/2010 22:36

Hi reebee! I'd typed a message here earlier about it being quitet, but MN keeld over and lost it!

I'm feling a bit of a lush too, couple of glasses of wine too.

Over halfway through DH's trip away now! we're surviving, nights not great (last night they were both awake at 1am ) but it's ok. We spoke to him on the webcam today, the girls were very excited.

febes · 17/05/2010 07:30

My Dad was meant to arrive in Heathrow this morning and spend 4 hours with me before going to Paris on business. His flight is delayed 2 hours so not landed yet (according to the website) so don't know if he will make it to me for a a cuppa. He is coming to stay for a few nights next week but I wanted to see him today .

Rs birthday today!!! We are having a wee afternoon party with cake and bubbly.

This time last year I was leaking waters and being threatened with induction .

Blottedcopybook · 17/05/2010 08:43

Happy birthday to Rueben & Monty! I can't believe Greer is a whole year old today. A year! This time a year ago I was moaning and whinging that I wanted to go home because labour was not imminent.

Spangle They didn't actually bat an eyelid! It's made showering significantly easier for me though!

Fi Hope you're enjoying your holiday xx

flippinegg · 17/05/2010 10:30

Morning all!

Happy Birthdaya, Birthday Babes .

febes - hope you get to see your dad. But have a fab day whatever happens.

blotted lol at easier showering, sounds great! Children are very accepting of things, aren't they?

Quiet day, DD1 is at the childminder. A is asleep so instead of doing useful things, I'm messing around on the internet. [hmmm]

Hope everyone ok!

febes · 17/05/2010 13:17

Dad made it for 30mins. He was diverted to Charles d'Gaule this morning then came through to Heathrow- cabbed to me (cost him £75 ) and then DH took him to the station to go on the Eurostar to Paris (again) this afternoon. He's going to be shattered as he has a meeting tonight and is on French TV in the morning (talking about blackcurrents). It was lovely to see him anyway. He's back he next week for 2 nights.

Happy birthday to Greer, Monty, Reebee and Emmasmum. I think I got everyone. Busy day today- I know about 3 people in RL who have there birthday today too.

runningmonkey · 17/05/2010 18:41

Hi all,

Happy birthday to all the birthday mums and babies today.

I'm v v croaky and feel like poo after being floored by a cold A had for two days last week but ahve been trying to read.

Fi sounds like you are having an amazing time.

febes how lovely of your Dad to make it even for such a short time. Am v intrigued by his TV appearance!

blotted I think we need to see photgraphs of the new 'do. I am very impressed as I've always wanted to rock a funky short hair do but it just doesn't suit me at all.

ses exciting re ttc news. We've been 'not being careful' for a while now but nothing as yet. Saying that... am a day late but am not going to test yet as my cycle has been a bit up and down since getting my periods back.

Quick hi to everyone else, am required for putting to bed duty x

pulapula · 17/05/2010 20:38

Hi ladies.

running- hope you feel better soon. I have a sore throat and feel like poo too so can empathise- i finished work early and came home and slept for 2 hours before getting up to give S a feed before bed.

DH had a bad afternoon with the DCs- just thought i should share . Firstly he came into the room to find S eating poo . He's still not sure who's poo it was and how it got on the floor. No adverse signs yet...Then 30 minutes later he came back in from putting the bins out to find S dripping blood from his mouth after some fight over toys with DD which resulted in him falling and biting his lip/tongue. DD was sent to her room and did seem very sorry about it. Poor S- what a day but he seemed fine when i got home, if a bit smelly and bloody.

febes - so glad you got to see your dad, even if it was a flying visit . I am sure seeing you and the DCs was worth the £75, especially on Rs birthday. Hope it was a special day.

essenceofSES · 17/05/2010 21:32

Hope all the birthday babies and mums have had a great day!

Febes great that you managed to see your dad even if just for a short time. I tried to post a happy birthday message for R on your FB wall this morning and first of all it wouldn't let me and then it appeared 3 times and then it vanished altogether! Tried texting you to but I don't think that went through either! (Typical of my day today - was a Fri 13th day!)

Pula - your poor DH! Bet S hardly thought about the poo or blood incidents. Hope calm has resumed and all ok.

Pula and running - hope you're both feeling better soon

Blotted - I agree, your hair sounds fab but would be good to see a piccie

Spangle - glad you had a good time at Detsy's . Did you get any photos?

I'm looking forward to tomorrow! Just in the hope it goes more smoothly than today It started with no hot water this morning and the boiler having leaked all over the floor in the downstairs toilet and it didn't really get much better!
Roll on tomorrow!

muddleddaizy · 17/05/2010 21:33

Happy Birthday to all the babies and adults today!!

Pula your poor dh - sounds like a very difficult day.

Febes glad you were able to see your dad even if only for 1/2hr!

Running Hope you feel better soon. I've had a sore throat for nearly two weeks now!

Flippin Hope you're coping with the dc and hope the rest of the week goes quickly!

Reebee good to 'see' you. No experience about car seats and eczema - sorry.

DS2 is driving me up the wall. He's climbing EVERYTHING he possibly can. He can get on the sofas and throws everything down from the shelf behind it. He also throws himself off the sofa too! He's taken a liking the the toilet paper and rips loads off and chucks it around. I love him to bits but he just doesn't stop!

I'd better go to bed soon seen as ds2 was up at 4.30 this am!

belgina · 17/05/2010 22:12

Evening all,

Also been guilty of lurking but not posting after my slightly drunk post. Not because I had nothing to post, but because my energy levels are in my boots and even typing seems to be too much effort. I stayed at home today feeling totally poo too. DH thinks my illness is self inflicted, not drink, but stressing myself out over going to work. It's so bad that my jaw is hurting from griding my teeth, sigh. I am genuinly terrified of going to work and don't know what to do about it

febes I'm very impressed at your dad's fly-by visit. I'm finding it slightly amusing that the French TV are getting him to talk about blackcurrants.

birthdays A big happy b'day to all the babies that had a b'day over the weekend. Hope they've had a great day.

pula Poor S. Had a bit of a hard day by the sound of it.

Right off to bed now ready for work tomorrow. (For real this time )

essenceofSES · 18/05/2010 09:05

Morning!

Belgina - I couldn't not respond to your post. I've been in a similar place to you quite a few years ago when the thought of going to work filled me with dread and I became quite ill. I really wish I could help fix this for you. We on MN all know what a great MW you are through your advice and posts here. Is there any further news on the possible community placement?
Anyway, I hope you got some sleep and today is a good day for you.
(Have a sneaky hug too)

Gorgeous day here. I'm working this morning but thinking of going to the park with O this afternoon.

Hope you all have great days

HeadlessLadyH · 18/05/2010 13:33

belgina I couldn't not respond to your post either and echo what ses has said. I do hope this is just a blip for you and you getback to your usual self soon.

I am thinking of just taking a little break from posting for a while. Someone in RL has discovered my MN nickname, and whilst it is a close friend I do kind of prefer being anoymous (says she having posted pics on profile! Gah!) so I amy just not post for a while whilst I think of a new nickname but I may be lurking.............it may just be a couple of days as I prob won't be able to not post for long.

Au revoir for now...

Grumpyoldcaaaaaaaa · 18/05/2010 13:46

Come back soon

I hope work is ok, I'm sorry you're feeling that way, it's bobbins, isn't it?

I am feeling immensely sorry for myself - I have been totally floored by a flu-type bug that has left me virtually bedridden since Sunday. Except a mum can't be bedridden as there's always something to do . I'm weak as a kitten, I can barely hold S as I have no strength. DH has treated me as though I'm shamming but I think he finally realised today that I'm ill. He's gone off to work though, leaving S with me. I'm just watching her destroy his wallet

I hope everyone is ok, are there any birthdays ?

I'm supposed to be at the hospital for a consultation this afternoon but doubt I can manage it. This is crap.

I hope everyone's ok, I can't manage a big NC at the mo, I've had to type this several times for it to make sense.

hopalongsausage · 18/05/2010 15:30

Helllllllooooo

Blimey I've missed tons, am sooo sorry. This being back at work malarkey is certainly interesting. I'm more knackered than I have been in ages, but its fab finally being back with people I can chat to, especially not about babies (well, patients aren't included), have lunch in a civilised manner - even go for a wee! With the door locked!!! My desk was a mess, piles of notes everywhere (for no reason so I've sent them all back to medical records, haha), stuff not ordered from pharmacy that I needed in clinic, all that sort of thing, but everyone is so pleased to see me, it's lovely. I've had tons of hugs and kisses, soooo..... am thinking of NOT being a SAHM and working part time. DH, I think, is a wee bit pissed off, as it shatters his dreams of living in the Cotswolds, but only for now. I think I'll go mad if I don't work for a bit...

However, DH and I aren't getting on at all - so, so many arguments about so many petty things. Last week when I was at work, M was at my parents, so we took advantage and went out for dinner both nights. First night, we went to a nice Italian. I (in hope) put on swanky undies, a load of slap and swanky clothes. All he could do was moan about the loud people in the corner and how much it was going to cost him. I even offered to pay (even though I earn less than half he does when I work FULL time, so a pittance now I'm PT, but still) and he just shook his head and I got 'that look' so most of the meal was eaten in silence. Next morning he was as bright as a button again so we said we'd go to the local gastropub that night, and I said I would pay. Well, we got there, and guess what, he moaned and got huffy about the fact that we had to eat in the bar area (which was fine by me cos I got to sit on a squishy sofa) and not the restaurant area. More silence. More moans about how much my glass of wine cost. Another night in bed where you could fit a bloody London bus between us. Another argument last night, about God knows what he was just in a strop, so he was in the dining room all evening on the laptop whilst I watched telly. And he's so bloody tight. He earns nearly 80 grand a year, and when I was off on mat leave with no money, I had to give him half the money towards the grocery bill at Christmas because it was my family coming. Out of my savings. I am SO fed up with it, I am really wondering what on earth I was thinking setting up life with this moody, bigoted, rude, sulky man. Guess I'm now stuck. Everything is fine if he's in a good mood, but when he's not, pah. He only told me recently - like a couple of months ago - that he tried to kill himself a few years ago and was in hospital for depression. Now I come across as such a cow, don't I? God, I'm miserable today. Moan, moan, moan. Sorry.

And on top of that, I have just organised my op to have my piles removed. Yes, I suffered the indecency of some bloke (ie the surgeon) shoving a tube up my arse with a camera thingy - I said the F word very loudly, I couldn't help it) who said they were all too big to inject in clinic (WTF?!!) and I have to have them removed under a GA. All booked for the 28th. Watch this space....

On that bum note, (haha) I'm off to get some ironing done, but just wanted to say a big hello to Dandy (have fb'd you) and am so glad the pg's are going well for Headless and Spangle...and Belgina - have I missed something about your work, or is it a general ugh feeling you are having? Can't believe our babies are all turning one... we are going to the zoo for M's birthday on Friday if DH is in a good enough mood....

Oh, and M has a cold. She nows crawls and cruises everywhere, charges up the stairs but can't do down very well. Now says mumumumum (about bloody time, after all this time saying bloody dadadada) and ssssge for sausage (), tssst for toast, and ddsss for Darcy (my parents dog), claps on demand (!) and points. Where on earth has all this come from?!!

Tummum · 18/05/2010 19:38

It's a bit of a thread tonight, what with Grumps feeling crapitty, Belgina stressed with work, and Saus peed off with DH. Sending hugs to you all. Pula and Running hope you are feeling better soon.

Headless come back.... !!!

Febes tell me more about blackcurrants...

Flippin glad things are going well, and over the 'hump' of your DH being away

Dandy nice to 'see' you again

Sorry not NCing very well to everyone else

I was going to write a long and involved post, but DH has returned from work and it seems his company (well, the company he works for) might finally be folding. In some ways it ends a load of uncertainty for us but in other ways it's pretty scary. So I'd better go be nice to him. The interviews went OK last week, just waiting to hear from them which is driving me nuts.

Take care all.x

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hopalongsausage · 18/05/2010 20:08

Sorry about my rant earlier. Feel a bit better now.

Thanks tummum.... soz to hear about your DH's company. Ggrr.

belgina · 18/05/2010 21:04

saus rant away. It was nice to see you again anyway. I'd been wondering how things had been going at work Sounds like you and your DH are going to have to have a good chat about things. My cousin had a boyfriend who was just the same about money. (charging her rent when she moved in ). After a while she got fed up, broke up, moved out and now they're back together. Have 2 dcs and he's seen the light, i.e. the house, family, money etc... is OURS, not yours and mine!

grumpy Hope you're feeling well soon.

headless Oh no about a rl friend finding out your name. I hope you find a good new name. Do come back as soon as you've found a good disguise, because I want to know how you and your twins are getting on

tumm I hope you and your DH aren't suffering too much stress with the whole job thing.

ses I need to be a band 6 mw before I can move on to community, so no chance before then. I'll just have to grit my teeth and get through it. DH suggested going to spiritual healing (he's a big fan). I'm thinking about getting my stress busting hypnotherapy CD out. It's funny and I can't really explain how I feel about the place, but it just doesn't give of a friendly good 'vibe' like my old workplace did.

Right off to join DH now and watch a film. Tomorrow I'm taking C to baby clinic because here they do a 1y check rather than 8-9m and it's not a booked thing either, but more of a drop in when you want thing. I wonder how big and fat my little (big) baby is now.

febes · 18/05/2010 21:27

Evenin'

Saus Sorry to hear DH is being a grumpy twat. Mine has his moments but I must brag that at the moment things are going reeeeeaaaalllly well. We had a bit of afternoon delight today and the other day too. I'm bloody glad really as we have had such a long drought in the relation department. I had to go and get more mini pills tonight from the family planning clinic drop in thingy as I'm not on anything and don't want to be PG until next year.

Belgina I must take R to get his 12 month jabs and get weighed too. Sorry you are feeling so miserable about work.

Everyone else hi!!

llareggub · 18/05/2010 22:24

Evening all!

I'm sorry I posted a tale of misery the other night and haven't been seen since. I've really felt like I barely notice the days fly past these days. Where is the time going? I did appreciate your kind thoughts. The sunshine is also helping!

I packed away some of our baby things and I was surprised at how ambivalent I feel about another baby. We've put off TTC for a while, for various reasons, and now I'm not sure at all whether I want a number 3. One of my oldest friends visited today with her 6 month old. He is adorable but I didn't experience any broodiness. Lots to think about!

Belgina I really felt for you this morning. I don't know what to say really but I wonder if your Trust offers a free and confidential counselling service? Ours does and anyone can call up and arrange a session. It might help you to work out why you are feeling as you are and what you can do about it. It is so awful to feel that way at work. You really are a wonderful MW. You were a really source of support during our pregnancies!

Sausage I think you are fully entitled to rant, and rant at length. I'm sorry but your DH is being an arse. I know it is each to their own etc but I couldn't deal with a financial arrangement like that and I think you are very sensible to consider a part-time working arrangement. I don't know what to say about his depression. I've said before, I think, that my DH is on ADs for depression and I think it is really quite common, sadly. Do you think he is depressed again?

Tummum really bad news about your DH's job. I am sorry.

Grumpy, MUddled, Pula, Running I hope you all feel better soon.

Febes I am glad that you got to see your father. I am very intrigued by the French television thing!

Running when will you test?!

Blotted Good to see via FB that the new enterprise is going well. I "backed" you today!

ReeBee I know nothing about excema and carseats but I have noticed that my and DS's excema is triggered when we wear manmade fibres in the heat. He has a polyester poloshirt for pre-school which I no longer let him wear in the summer because it really affected his back. I wonder if there is a cotton car-seat or something?

Spangle How was Detsy? And how are you feeling?

Fi How is life over there? I loved seeing the webcam. I hope you have a wonderful time.

Dandy come back again!

Headless how awful that you've been spotted. Sadly I've accidentally come across a few friends on here and really wished I hadn't. Come back with a new name soon, won't you?

Just heard that there has been a terrible car accident around the corner from us. 24 casualties, 2 dead and a school bus involved. How awful...

Blottedcopybook · 19/05/2010 13:18

Llare - Thank you!

Belgina Awww honey that sounds rotten I hope you find your niche there soon xx

Saus I don't know how you manage with that arrangement but I just wanted to say that just because you have a child together doesn't mean you're stuck. Please don't 'settle' if you're miserable.

TumMum Ooooh the redundancy thing is terrifying isn't it? I hope your DH finds something new soon

NC on the rest I'm afraid. My GP put me on new ADs (mirtazapine?) and I'm like a zombie so I've decided to come off them altogether. I'm worried because I know it's going to mean a really rough few weeks, but I feel that the side effects now are worse than the depression itself!

For those wanting a photo of the hair, I'll have one on the blog by tonight ;)

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flippinegg · 19/05/2010 21:42

Evening all.

Belgina and sausage - please have hugs, or cake, or both. I really hope things work out for you both. Tummum - you too.

headless - do come back, in disguise of course! My sister knows my name on another forum I'm on and it's weird, I don't post much personal stuff there but even so, it's odd.

blotted - hope the ADs (or lack of!) works out ok, and hope the 'withdrawal' isn't too bad.

Things are ok here. Well, ish. Not great nights (A is teething again, and not settled), and days have been spoiled a bit by my toddler from hell! We managed to be nearly an hour late to a friends today due to stand-offs about hairbrushing and the scooter. Sigh.

Had A weighed this afternoon, thought I ought to find out how heavy she is as it was her birthday! She's up to 20 lb 3 oz now, slightly above the 25th centile still. We dont' have 12 month checks round here any more as we have no HV! The checks were 7-9 month when DD1 was a baby, then they got moved to 12 months for some reason, and now they're just not happening. I'm not worried, but I'm sure some mums would be, seems a shame to cut them but I guess resources are tight.

I asked for our bookstart bag when we were there today, the woman in charge of weighing was a bit surprised! She did give it to me, but not enthusiastically. What do they expect if they get rid of 12 month checks though?

pulapula · 19/05/2010 22:57

saus- sorry things aren't great with DH. I think you need to sit down and talk about how you both feel about things. I wanted to post earlier, but i don't feel in a position to advise about relationships when my own is a bit crap at the moment too.

belgina- sorry work is getting you down at the moment. I hope you find some help to make things better. I am lucky that i have a manager who I can speak to quite openly- was it llare who mentioned an employee helpline service? I know we have these at work so if you dont feel you can talk to your manager, you could speak to someone else.

well after S sleeping through for the second time in his life 2 nights ago , after yet another spell of cc after he was waking after he'd been settled, he was then sick last night (DH thinks its a delayed reaction to eating poo but i think it's a virus) then unsettled, and tonight i've been up to him every 30-45 mins although the calpol seems to be working now (he has a temp).

dandy- nice to see you again.

blotted - remember to go back to your GP if you don't feel great after coming off the ADs. I still have some bad days now after I've stopped the ADs but i think it is generally due to stress or tiredness and i can just about control myself and I can recognise the triggers.

Thanks for the get well messages. I stayed off work yesterday as I felt like pants, and my throat is still sore, but only when i swallow rather than all the time, so think i'm on the mend. Better go to bed. I'm avoiding DH as he's in a grump with me . I am with him as he complained about the house being a mess when he got home yesterday when i'd been off sick - i don't think he knows how poorly i've been feeling...