TTC GRADUATES! Who's baby will we be welcoming first? Mrs? Seaside? Iampg? Beansprout?

[honeyapple]

Morning all

Dex did another stupendous sleep... had to wake him up to feed him and take DC to school. Fingers crossed this is a pattern he is going to stick to.

Fettle- hope Toby is ok with the jabs... Dex has got his 2nd lot next week. What is the third injection for? Did they do the polio one in his mouth yet? Dex only had 2 jabs first time around. That Messiah was a bit gruesome!

mrs- any action overnight?

Seaside and Iampg- a lot of the lovely ladies on here were early- Bodders you were 38 wks, i think??

Sorry- so excited about the pending births that I cant remember what I was going to say to anyone else!

I was a shuffle bottom-er Greedy - most intelligent way of getting around as you can take your toys, your food around with you!!!! But telekinesis would be even better!!! Toby just crawls around pushing everything out of his way to get at anything he's not allowed!!!

Chooster - no seeing my parents in the "snow house" as DD calls where we go skiing! Although there won't be any snow there at the moment (at least I hope not, I want some warm dry weather for a change!!!). We are off up to Scotland at the end of August.

Rainbowy - good to hear from you - you sound very busy with your lot!

Ooh Bodders, do you think it is Molluscum then? They are really really tiny blisters. He's got one of the back of his hand, a couple on his back and I noticed one on his tummy today and he may or may not have some on his face (he's had spots around his mouth ever since I used wipes to clean his face after meals - moved to water now, but they are still there a bit) as I noticed a couple of his cheek. He might have one on his arm to. Had a brief look on interweb and there doesn't appear to be much i can do about it is there, except hope it doesn't spread much more or get infected or that DD doesn't catch it (or us i suppose, but it sounds as if most people are immune anyway!).

Both those weeks are good for me I think and don't worry you were as helpful as Chooster on the work reassurance!! Still really really happy with my decision, which was cemeted by receiving a phone call this evening which said that the toddler group that i've been on the waiting list for finally has a space for us from September! Just hope the other Mums are nice there!

Right must go sleeping!

xxx

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Hi,

Greedy - Glad Ellis' party went well. Good to hear Marcy is shuffling too - girls got sense! As for the babyshower, think its off, i dont have any friends who would even think to do something nice for me, some of them havent even congratulated me ob being pregnant. Am feeling very down about it all now.

Fettle - well done for standing up to your boss, hope you feel you have made the right decision for you.

Chooster - sorry Theo is still unwell, hope he gets better soon.

Firststar - I like your idea of the informal babyshower but as i say, i think its scrapped. Ty's party sounds like a good idea, my niece had a similar one recently and it went down a storm.

Rainbow - Happy birthday to your son for last week! Good luck for Jaks baptism.

PHew, Fettle - you are still talknig to me! Although I did think it would be unlikely to have come from our meeting if it is molluscum as it is normally sharing towels etc that spreads it... (don't think Toby and Nelly had that much contact did they, and I don't think Isla had it then) No idea how we caught it in the first place... maybe swimming pool? the ones that Isla has are really tiny - much smaller than Nelly's, and they (fingers crossed) seem to be going quicker than hers did.

Just had Nelly's end of term party and nearly blubbed everywhere - such a lovely pre-school. Luckily I can start Isla there in just over a year's time Anyway, the summer hols start here! And it's p*ssing down already

hello everyone!

fettle - congrats on finally leaving your job, stuff the grumpy fart of a boss!

rainbow - hello! glad to hear you are all well. im not suprised you are busy!

i hope your poorly fellas get well soon too chooster and fettle.

sorry its brief again - ive got to go and clean my bathroom make it look like ive actually done something today whilst dp has been at work

we are now on talking terms and i bought him some kind of tablet thing that sticks to the roof of his mouth and dissolves to stop the snoring - AND IT WORKED!! first decent nights sleep since forever!

still not having any luck with oscar bedtime was 11:30pm the other night and 10pm last night so its time to get tough tonight.

have a good weekend girls!! xx

bodders - i really thought you had lost it there for a moment!......talking about theo catching blisters off your two............and then i thought you had had a secret meet up with choosterand not told anyone.....................and then i realised you are just a bit thick and got the babies names muddled up!!!

fettle - well done for handing in your notice! and what a stupid old man your boss sounds...........sorry ex-boss!

no no no rainbow.....you arent allowed a fourth one either! dont even think about it...........i would be too too jealous!

chooster - i am very jealous of your friend .........apart from the agonising pain of childbirth that she has to endure of course!!! (she not a MNer is she?!!!) hows ickle theo feeling?

honey - when shall we meet again then? it was ok before wasn't it? are you free anytime in the hols?

iamamummy - how was it getting tough with little oscar? hope you had some success.....dont forget it can take a few nights!

well...................my big boy is now 5!!!! i think he had a nice birthday! apart from he wasnt too impressed with his present from Kiki!...........she decided as an extra special treat to give him chicken pox! he came out in spots yesterday with marcy. have to say i could have sworn he had had it when he was about 9 months old............but either i was wrong (surely not!) or it was so mild that he didnt build up sufficient immunity and has got it again. so after being desperate for marcy to get it i am now annoyed as she is so young she might get it again. they both have it very mildly so far........only about 100 spots between them whereas kiki had about 100 on one ear alone! i am hoping ellis will be ok for school next week (probably not!) cos he will be gutted if he misses his last few days.

marcy hasn't quite perfected the art of her bum shuffle! she has really speeded up in the last few days but does it by leaning forward and to the right and lifting her bum off the floor and then putting it back in a slightly differnet position. trouble is she always leans to the right so she goes round and round in circles at the moment! very funny trying to watch her get to a toy over the other side of the room! hours of entertainment as she struggles to go in a straight line!!! am i a mean mummy?!!!

Put some pics of Mimi on my profile

Hope you are all well, Mimi is 13 weeks now. Flying away!!

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Oh Firsty - I really feel for you... Bringing up kids can be so emotional, whether your child clings to you or doesn't. I know my DH has felt the same as you when DS1 was young. He was a real mummy's boy and nothing DH could do would work with him. He also wanted to distance himself as he found the rejection too hard. But over time, DH and DS1 have found lots of things they enjoy doing together and their relationship has strengthened massively. Now there are quite a few things that are DH / DS1 things that mummy is allowed to join in with . Ty is still so young and he obviously has a strong bond with Dad, but it will adjust. Over the next year he's going to enjoy playing all sorts of new games / painting / helping with baking etc. All these things can be special times for him and you, and then I'm sure things will balance out. I dont think you are being stupid at all by being upset because as a mum I think it is especially hard when this happens - I have a friend who's DD is totally into Dad and she feels her DD just tolerates her until Dad comes home and then he is all that matters. Anyway, I'm waffling but Ty DOES need you, you are his mum and one of the 2 most important people in his life - even if he doesn't quite show it yet... He just needs you in a different way and probably relies on the fact that you will just always be there for him. There are probably quite a few threads on this kind of thing, which will probably help a lot more than me!!! Hope I haven't said anything to upset you... .

Thanks for asking about the boys and yes, they are both doing well now! Theo has definately turned the corner now and is doing great! He's been trying out his walking in earnest now which is lovely to see.

How are the chicken pox kids Greedy!? Hope Marcy and Ellis have escaped lightly. If you get a chance post that pic you have of Kiki, I can't imagine how bad that must have been for her.

Iamamummy - is the snoring still resolved??? Good nights sleep all round?

Honeyapple - How is your friend doing? Have they decided about treatment and her what will happen with her pregnancy?

Where is that cityangel??? And no, my friend is not an MN-er Greedy, but she's still not popped yet - 3 days over...

Phew, better go as at work. Byyeeeeeeee

Oops, I mean that DH and DS1 have things that I am not allowed to join in with...

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I was thinking about you over lunch... As you work during the day I'm guessing (probably incorrectly ) that Ty may not spend much time with you when DH isn't there? Would it be possible for you to have the odd day off and spend some time with him alone? Even if its just to do a trip to a park / pool / library / softplay etc... It sounds as if you may feel he doesn't want to, but it could help. I know my DH used to say that DS1 always used to behave differently if I wasn't around i.e he was always more cuddly with DH. In fact he still says he notices that DS1 plays up with DH when I'm around to see it. Almost as if DS1 is trying to show me that I'm still his favourite - if you know what I mean???? Kids are quite clever really, even at a young age. Anyway, you probably already spend some good quality time with him alone so sorry once again if this upsets you. You always seem so strong and in control that its rotten to hear you so upset. Take care... x

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I bet it has - like you say you've just got to battle through it and at least you'll be able to empathise with DH if / when Ty switches allegiance (sp) to his Mum . Glad to hear that DH is being supportive as I reckon you need him on side to step back a little bit sometimes if needed.

X'd with you! Shouldn't we both be working .

Great he's getting mobile - it makes them seem so grown up doesn't it

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firsty firsty firsty. i hate to hear you so upset. choosetr has said everything and more than i would have said..............and i bet you find when ty is ill he will want his mummy, only you will be good enough then.

this is only a quicky cos i need some sleep! had the shittest nights sleep ever last night.............marcy didnt stop crying on and off till 2 am......and then ellis woke up. no chooster they havent escaped lightly! i have posted a pic of marcy to prove it!!! the gp today said she had the worse case he had ever seen, as as it is worst on her back and she (still) cant roll over she is having a hard old time sleeping. ellis is amazing! he manages to catch chicken pox AND tonsilitis at the same time.........so he is not a very happy bunny either................and i am just completely sleep deprived and worryiing about them both all the time.

oh wow, you are still all here remember me?! I am so sorry I just disappeared I found the first few months of motherhood all consuming and we also sold our house and packed up and moved to Spain so it's been crazy but I'm back can I come back after so long?! how are you all??? My little boy is so wonderful, I am so, so happy he is 6 months of Thursday, where has the time gone? We are thinking about trying for another - here we go again, back on the rollercoaster!!!

Wooo Hooo Mrs - You're back!!! Lovely to see your name up here again. I presume you are all set up with e-mail and stuff now so I'll send you a mail today. How's things - You must tell is all about Spain (especially as its a nice warm sunny day here today so we wont be too jealous ). Can you post a pic of Xavier?????

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morning ladies

firsty - i feel for you, cant imagine what you must be going through only the fact that your heart must be breaking. chooster has given you lots of support and advice, im sure ty will come round soon. i hope your dh keeps up the support.

greedy - marcys pox look awful poor thing!

chooster - glad your little boys are back on the mend again!

snoring seems to have been resolved in my household with the little mouth strips that dissolve. oscar is back to his usual 7pm bedtime too which is a lovely bonus i dont know what unsettled him for that week but friday he just clicked straight back int his old routine.

sadly af has arrived this month but we didnt exactly go for it anyway so wasnt too optimistic. its nice actually being chilled out ttc.

mrs - welcome back!! we missed you soooo much!! please post a pic of xavier when you get time. ohhh exciting stuff you are ttc too! time has just flown hasnt it?!

im in waiting for a shed allday - delivery slot 7am - 7pm, FANTASTIC!

firsty- poor you- chooster and the other gals have given you sound advice and reassurances... just wanted to say though- do try not to be miserable in front of Ty cos babies pick up on your emotions and feeling sad and unwanted may make him feel confused- hence looking for his happy daddy. Just a thought! I know when I get cross/stressed etc my children all seem to get cross/stressed too! Trying VERY hard at the moment to be happy and jolly and unstressed myself! Lots of hugs to you xx

mrs- lovely to have you back . Please post a pic of Xavier! How is Spain then???

Greedy- your poor poor kids! Hope they get better soon. Not sure about a meet up this summer as bit busy with moving (hopefully) and have various trips planned... also not sure DS1 would be too keen! Unless I can lose him for the day with a friend...

Dex just woken up- I can hear him on the monitor- and amazingly he is babbling away quite happily- usually when he wakes up he screams...

iamammummy- so you really are TTCing then... sorry to hear AF here- but good that you are chilled out about it all.

right he is starting to moan now...
byexx

greedy- keep an eye on Marcy- those pox look horrific. Chicken pox can get 2ndary infections. Did the GP not seem a bit concerned??

Hi,

Bodkin - Bless you at Nellys party, hope we find a pre-school that sounds as nice as yours.

Iam - Well done on the snoring front! Please do tell me what they are called as i could do with trying DP on them! I made him go to the docs about his "clicking" noise when he sleeps and they said he has flappy tissue at the back of the throat which is causing it. Hes got a couple of things to try to help it otherwise he'll have to have it chopped off! Sorry to hear af arrived, good luck for next month

Greedy - Sorry to hear they've all got chickenpox, hope it gets it out of the way for them!

Firststar - Im sorry you were/are feeling low about DS. I have read Choosters post and agree with it. I think my baby is going to be a daddys boy/girl too which kinda upsets me already. I talk to him/her in the bump, i play it songs and get nothing. DP comes in and says hello and off it goes. I do wonder what makes it different between him and me, after all, im carrying the blimming thing!!! I take comfort in that i know my baby will love me for different things to DP and vice versa. I'm going to be the one teaching them how to bake etc and DP will be out with the football. It was good to hear he was walking on his own though, a great milestone!

Mrsmc - Wow, i bet you dont remember me! I was on the TTC boards with you a while ago! It is so great to hear you had your little son and that motherhood is going well! Im expecting mine now (we gave up TTC for a while because of issues with where we lived and my job etc) and now we're 22 weeks in! Wow, a move to Spain - hows it going?! Good luck TTC again!

Well i cant say much about it because im currently mid-rowing with the hospital but we had our scan yesterday. I was extremely disappointed with the service and came out of there in an absolute state of tears and misery. The baby is fine which of course is the main thing but the treatment i received was awful and i have no decent pics of my baby because they rushed me through in 1 minute. As i say, im currently in discussion with the hospital in Q so i dont want to divulge too much but when i get an outcome (it better be the one i want), i can explain more.

Hope everyone has good days.