Jan 2010: Weaning, sleeping crawling too...at least we've moved on from discussing poo

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Roll up roll up - let's get chatting...

Hi all- well its really gone quiet on here! i thought i would have to be searching for my post and trying to catch up on the chat but errmmmm no only a few posts to breeze through!
@Fraoch - how you feeling at the mo? how far gone r u?
@Ali - hows studying going for you?
@socks -How are you doing, hope all is well with the BF!
@CTOFN - wow your keeping busy which is really good, hows olivia at the CM is she liking it there?yeh i know what you mean about the word thing Isaiah repeats the same word over and over although yes please sounds funny he says it when you offer him something and nods his head!also have you heard about "your baby can read" my DH ordered it and he has been getting him to watch and he makes signs with his hands now also! he is showing more awareness then my DDs which im amazed by!
isaiah had a wonderful birthday and im so glad all the rushing around is over! he had a blast at his party fell asleep and woke up just as all sang "happy birthday" to him with a instant smile!
got loads of grey jumpers/cardigans for some real strange reason though!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to all babies who've had them so far. I believe it's Party's little Erin's big day today.

I cant believe this time last year I had the MW's hand up my fanjo trying to get things moving... which i guess worked.

Mama - grey stuff? really? how odd. He sounds a clever little fellow.

Got the Noop weighed yesterday. She's now 16lb 12.5 oz. One of mums from school has a 9 week old DS who is now 16lb 4. He's huuuuge!or perhaps DD is... well... dainty.

Hello to you all!

Sockmonkey, am I wrong to think that Noop's birthday is tomorrow? I cannot believe my LO is turning one tomorrow! Just to make you feel not alone I too am still breastfeeding although I am gently working on phasing out her feeds: she gets one loooonnng one in the evening and one in the morning now. I would love to stop in two or three weeks. But like you I was aiming for the magic 12 month mark. I hope your mastitis is on the mend. You are a courageous lady!

Fraoch I am so happy to hear you are expecting number two. I am so chuffed for you.

I dunno about you guys but I am feeling so nostalgic these days. I keep muttering 'a year; I can't believe it'.

This thread has slowed down quite a bit, ey? I wonder how Londonlottie is faring?

Good luck to Party for the new arrival. Yippee!

@ socks -"I cant believe this time last year I had the MW's hand up my fanjo trying to get things moving... which i guess worked. grin"
that is so funny! Noop yes very dainty! Isaiah is still able to wear his vests which are 3-6 months! i have just bought him 9-12 sleepwear which is HUGE on him so back to 6-9 for now!
its so funny to see someone soooo small able to do soo much! very nippy on his feet!
@Jardins - happy birthday to your 1 today!
hope its a good one!!!!( no pun intended )
yes hows party why are we waiting --
we want baby news update plssssssssss!
VERY QUIET ON HERE! (leans into the pc with ear pressed on the screen, hearing a slight faint sound of crickets)

Hello all, I'm back (again!)

This time im not going to be flaky if you guys will take me back?????

I need to catch up on everything that's happening. I was hoping to heat about Party but it looks like there is no news.

Sock - I can't believe you're still bfing, that's amazing. It sounds like youre poorly with it though. Hats off to you though for doing it for so long!!

Waves to everyone and a very belated happy new year x x

Hello hello. I was crumpette. Am experimenting with names, will be back with one that sticks

I am sorry I've been awol. I've actually been on MN because I have an addictive personality, but I think I was a little bit embarassed about 'coming out' to you lovely ladies here because I STILL haven't evicted P properly and was so utterly embarrassed that you all know what a twunt he is and thus by proxy what a twunt I am for failing to do things I should do, like kick him out, and so on and so on

Brief update- Baby now 1!!! RUNNING around. Very weird. I miss little babies actually feeling bit broody. Has 2 teeth. Still rather mute, but says 'gadsbcsvbdjkvbjknvjkbcvbc' very well indeed and if you respond with 'blablagabbleglabladooblabla' he understands

I'm working full time, baby is in unsuitable childcare after I was let down by a childminder at the 11th hour.

and so on! More of the same

I miss you lot, sorry I've been rubbish- if I promise to be less rubbish can I come bacl please I have no idea how to deal with an actual child! it's weeeeird

are we waiting for party to pop??

how exciting no longer BFing

new I hope you're still up for some holidaying

Happy Birthday !! Been rubbish too at keeping up with the thread.
Congrats Fraoch, lovely news :)

Hope you're feeling better sockmonkey ((hugs))

DD still BF, walking, only 2 teeth, no words but very loud babbling. She was mega late arriving so not 1 for another two weeks.

DS just started school and its going well so far which is a big relief.

Can't stop thinking about this time last year... very nostalgic too...

LOTTIE!!!

I bet your twins are just beautiful! It must be amazing seeing how they relate to each other

I have to confess, I have slid into using BPA cups, quite probably. Have totally admitted defeat in the face of this parenting lark. I am full-time working again at my firm which (in a way) is nice- but I feel bad saying that, think I've lost my maternal bit. Went back in October I think. Kind of sad, think part-time would be good in an ideal world, 2 or 3 days at work and the rest at home because I do feel like there is so much I'm missing now he's almost officially a toddler. If you put him on the floor he will walk/run away instead of crawling, it's gone so quickly [nostalgic face]
Are you able to go freelance at all?

Did you sell your house in the end?

If anyone's up for a baby-filled meet up sometime count me in

maybe when it's warmer- London park cafe take 2!

fraochs congratulations!!!

Basically, my awolness is because of a. exams, b. work and c. total embarrassment that I am still with P- please forgive me . I didn't want to link my old and new identities because after my thread on relationships loads of people thought I was a troll (if only!) and I didn't want that, thought it was somewhat ridiculous and not at all helpful so didn't want it to follow me iyswim

I'll have a play around with my profile later and put some pictures of DS up

happy birthday babies!

lotttiiiieeee I think everyone needs some time out, if they're being honest, so that you can be the nice mummy when you're on mummy-suty (that's my takle anyway) I don't want to turn this into a debate but if I were still at home 24/7 I think I'd have less quality time with DS because I'd spend most of it feeling rather cheesed off, exhausted, unfulfilled, whereas now although work is also pants I have some 'me time' which means I'm less likely to have a nervus breakdown if DS decides to climb the bookcase again. I've applied for toher things actually which are more like 3 days a week so I'm waiting to hear if I have interviews etc. Also I had an interview for med school (no response yet) and might have another one in feb/march, which would be togh going financially but would only be 3 days a week of lectures/classes.

Right- better go and do some work! 'see' you later

apologies for typos!

HEY!!! Good to see you all back again.
Yup, was the Noop's birthday yesterday. She had a little try of cake, but ended up with chocolate icing up her nose.
All these 1 year olds. Wow. Time has gone so fast.
She has 5 teeth now, still BF, pain almost gone now. one side healed, the other... not so much, but isnt bleeding/oozing anymore.
Need to put some more up to date pics on, although, she is bigger yes, but still has no hair.
QW - you sound like you have been busy. hope exams etc have gone well.

Right, tis DH's birthday today, so we are off out for breakfast. Woop!

Wow loads of posters popping back to say hi :)

Well little man is nearly 14 months not yet walking but not far off.
I think he has got all his teeth 16
I went back to work Sept 3 days a week and I'm studying with Open University so busy busy.
Ds2 health is still up and down more down to be honest but we are plodding on.

Waves to everyone :)

How wonderful to see this thread moving again. LO has had her first bottle tonight .... after a long breastfeed I really want my boobs back although, of course, I will be nostalgic when we do finally kick the habit.

Great to see Londonlottie (resusciated) and former Crumpette.

Sock - I hope DH has a good birthday. It's good news you're a bit better.

ali - how weird that Jacob has all 16 teeth because I still think of them as little babies. All of your kids are so cute by the way

lottie - please please please put pics up soon of the twins. I get what you mean about a job and needing something to mix up the week a bit. Have you looked to see what's about. I agree with qw that now my time with DS is better as I don't have to do it all the time and my tolerance is higher

qw - well I must say that you sound loads more assertive and in control than last time you were back posting on here. Should I ask how things are with OH? How is J? DS sounds like J with the whole babbling but actual shouting with it too as if to be like duh mum, why dont you get what I'm saying.

One question for everyone around discipline

new he is funny with all his teeth :) the first thing people say to him is look at all your teeth!!
I still think of him as a baby especially as he doesn't walk yet well I say yet he took 6 steps last night

New J is a little stunner he looks so pleased with himself all the time a proper little poser.
All I can advise is to be consistant with whatever you do if ds2 pulls at my face I just say no and put him down.

Hellooo everyone... Glad to see all the oldies back too >waves.

Just skimmed this page to be honest as Im supposed to be ordering a thai takaway while DH settles Evan but the computer is right next to the phone, what to do!

Olivia over 13 months. Took her first steps around 4 days ago now. 2 teeth. Climbs everything, is much louder, more destructive and naughtier than Evan ever was but she gets away with it as she always has a cheeky little laugh and smile.

I wish I could find the lead that goes from my computer to the camera to download Grrrr.

Basically she still has lots of dark hair, huge blue saucers for eyes and a greedy number of eyelashes thus the reason she is allowed to yank the curtain and pole down and get away with it!!

Of course Im bias though .

I don't know if I said, We were building a house in the middle of nowhere, Ive taken major second panic so we have decided to just sell it and buy here .
I actually feel a weight has been lited and Im so happy. We have had the land 2 years and it's hung over me like a dark cloud.

We were doing it for the kids to have better schools/life but TBH, there are hardly any kids out there, id have to drive EVERYWHERE and id go mad with isolation and as my mum pointed out, there are four in this family not 2 - clever mum!

We have seen our dream house but we have to finish the build and sell before we can offer > cross everything for us pleeeese.

Where is party, I haven't missed her giving birth yet have I?

new i remember stressing about discipline a bit with Evan at this age. Not sure how to deal with stuff like you mention at the time but TBH, he will get there without any major intervention right now.

Just a sharp no, ah ah and a 'not happy with you' face.
Im not saying it will work but as long as your consistant it won't come as a shock when he is 2.5 and you then start to do whatever it takes then, naughty steps, time out, dragged out of softplay for bighting an ear off!!

Right now he can't speak, barely understands a word and is the most frustrated he will ever be.

This time round I don't stress about it, infact i find it more amusing for some reason!

Hope it helps. x

Thanks ali. He is always super impressed with himself and he has the sweetest butter wouldn't melt smile for everyone else but he really is becoming a little monster.

sneak - I need to become more laid back I think. I'm hoping when he can talk that thing will become easier but I'm sure I thought that about him walking.

Is your dream house in the same area? You're in Scotland aren't you? I'm sure the land will sell and you can then get your new dream house. Fingers crossed for you

lottie - I'll have to check out the pictures. They sound so grown up. Are you seeing many differences between them now? If I remember correctly one of them eve quite laid back and juliet was keen to get on with things. It sounds as though that's still the same.

I hope you've all had good weekends

lottie they are both lovely :)

Aww gorgeous girls Lottie.

New, I promise that by the time he talks, from 2 on is much easier. He will be able to do more and more and say what he wants then understand a little reasoning. It's all gradual. This is a really tough age I promise you that.

Im sure everyone on here just shouted 'here here' when I said that! Deep breaths!