The Roaring 40s- We're a bunch of old windbags!

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Here tis.

morning all

weather still nice here. Hoping to go out somewhere somewhere at some point.

I remember pwcbird - yes she had an m/c or something. She used to pop back on once or twice

Best get on...

Hope you ladies have a lovely day out. Nothing planned for us today but when DSS gets home I think I may take them to the park. May as well enjoy the sunshine - what little we have here. Otherwise the lawn needs cutting but I can do that later on.

tee have you asked your HV about the vomitting? Sounds like reflux to me.

I've just spoken to the opthalmic consultant's secretary regarding K. She's suddenly started going cross eyed. Given that squints are highly likely after her eye condition and the surgery she had, I've requested an urgent appointment. I'm hoping that it's either a silly habit she's picked up or, it can be corrected with glasses. We'll have to see what he says when I get to see him.

Ah well, lunchtime already! This week is flying by

tee strangely enough, these summer holidays have really flown by for all of us - and that's without our annual holiday away too. The next years will be very special hols to us as it will be the last long break he has before he goes up to high school the following year sniff sniff A v big boy then !

I think the summer has flown too - although schools hols don't exist for us except that DP's dad is around a lot more (which D loves as he is a very youthful and playful grandad )

Had big row with DP this morning over him getting the sulks over y instructions for D's toast (brown and not burnt )

Air cleared now so will hopefully make lunch and go out.

Hope the squint is nothing jw*- I thought babies were quite squinty anyway-D has always been cross eyed.

oh yes heron no offence meant re the routine business - I am just too bone idle and undisciplined to even attempt such a thing!!

Oh dear...sulky OH eh? Must be a universal problem

Not sure how common it is in babies but we've been told to watch for it given her eye history. Wait and see what the professional thinks

Think we've got rain here tomorrow so determined to do something today!

JW that's the first time he's really vomited in about 2 weeks. He spits up, but its usually very liquid, i.e. not in his tummy long enough to even start digesting and can usually be traced back to Daddy being impatient with burping.

This was full on vomit. And he's had some greenish nappies, so I am thinking his tummy is a wee bit upset. Who knows why!!

poor A tee they seem to get thiese litle bugs all the time but I just reassure myself they are building up their immune system with every new one that comes along.

cripes it's hot today we have had to come inside, unfortunately so have the wasps .,

Fabby!!!! B has just run upstairs to the loo shouting and has woken up O, back later ((waves))

hedgepig we get the baby elephant up the stairs whilst trying to have a very loud conversation with someone downstairs...usually while K is asleep I'm like a broken record reminding DSS to stop doing it. Drives me bananas.

Nice temp here today but with a stiff breeze behind it. Sun has been and said goodbye now so it's grey (again) and overcast. Still, managed to get my washing dry.

No park for us as DSS still isn't back although I'm not sure what time he will be back now the traffic is probably busy.

K has wailed herself to sleep. She fights it all the way.

tee might be an upset tum then if there's both ends coming out. They all get them. They all get over them

Beware this is a feeling VERY sorry for myself post, I shall kick myself up my own backside tomorrow.

Dog ok but needs antacid stuff for her stomach - phew!

Now for the pity party:

I know I'm a bit intense but, I'm loyal, would rather cut off my thumb than hurt somebody intentionally. I'm a loyal, loyal friend so why is it so bloody hard for me to make friends locally in real life?

I don't think I've ever felt as lonely in my whole life as I do now. Went to a meet up today with some local mums and not one turned up. Nobody bothered to let me know that they'd cancelled. I'd NEVER do that to anyone, not even somebody I disliked. I can't think of anything I could have done to offend anyone.

I understand if they just don't like me - I'm never invited anywhere etc. and that's ok. Apparently they just 'forget' to let me know, all the time. I know where I'm not wanted but I think that today was just mean.

Is it me or are the majority of people just self-centred?

NeedyAndSoonToBeAnnoyedWithHerselfTiggaxx

Awww dawntigga that's a really shitty thing to do. No excuses whatsoever for that type of behaviour. You probably are better off without them if that is how they behave. Would you really want that sort of person as a friend?

I'll meet up with you if you can hang on until March 2010

Glad the dog is ok.

Tigga Poor you, but you do sound better off without them. I've just stuck with all my old mates that I had before B came along. Their children are mostly grown up now. Glad the dog is ok.

That totally sucks dawn. People are so mean. I'd just never try to see them again. And its not just you. The majority of people are self centered.

Hey DT here is a large slice of lemon drizzle to cheer you up. What pants people that's all I can say . I have found it a little bit easier to make mummy connections second time around just cos if I went to something I didn't fit in with I tried a different thing. I have made at least 2 friends this time (rather than one with B) plus more nodding acquaintance type "friends". Stick with it my dear and just do things you enjoy there are nice people out there somewhere ((hugs))

there must be something good on TV tonight! Hedgepig goes to look

Lordy, is that the time? Blimey, what a day - out in the blazing heat with MIL and the girls at the farm. I've had my share of small mammals - enough pygmy goats for me till 2010 Don't tempt me with any Polish Chickens, Highland cattle or rescue donkeys...nah, I'm SO over them!!

dawntigga they're crap and it's doubtful that they know it. Honestly, I really struggle too - had a few (see over a year) of just being left out or always hosting play dates and them NEVER being reciprocated. I've found the move away from London (where I loved being) to the 'niceness' of the Home COunties horrid on many occasions. I DO think some women when they have LOs become real weird, self-centered, humourless oddballs. I totally, totally understand what you mean and how you feel. Loneliness is awful when you're avec baby. I really really miss my friends pre-babies but don't get chance to see them....that's why I'm so dependent (needy!) on you lot! There is a dry sense of humour from people who've lived a little I'm sure you'll find some people you gel with - eventually. I'm just starting to find a few people but it's taken almost 3 years. hopeitdoesn'ttaketiggathatlong xx

jw hope you get an appointment soon so you can get to the bottom of the squint.

tee hope A has a good nice - poor lad. Greenish poo usually means dodgy tummies round these parts.

OK - Off to finish DP's card.

Taping Who Do You Think You Are and watching Dragons Den hedgepig

Thought that part 2 of the Sarah Ferguson programme was on tonight but mistaken. haha, all the residents are up in arms saying that where they live is nice (it isn't) and the Sarah F made them look bad (no she didn't, it is bad, she's just misguided going there in the first place).

I see Katona person has lost her Iceland deal. Oh dear, the wheels really have fallen off haven't they? Next they'll take the kids off her..............

JJ sounds like a good day 'down on the farm' (cue the somerset accent). OOOh aargh.

I finished my card for niece today...not that she'll look at it. Prolly bin it and spend the cash on Barcardi Breezers in the blink of an eye Hope you have better luck with yours

Dawntigga I can't believe those other Mums! What appaling inexcusable behaviour. Am I right in thinking that you are one of us northerners? Fancy meeting up with an over 40 on a diet with a toddler?

I am counting to 10 severaltimes atm...dh away so mil was babysitting while I was teaching 6-7...just before she arrived sil phoned to say nephew was kicking off because she had offered to bring him to help babysit here(I wouldnt have wanted it, he always over stimulates alex )but he had ignored her so she had set off without him, could mil pick Alex up and take him back there to pacify nephew? (what the...???)...mil arrived just behind pupil, and said she'd go back! I had to get my car seat out of my car, and put it in her car while my pupil is sat waiting for her lesson... I said I'd be finished at 7...sil phoned 7.45! did I want to go and pick him up? aaaarrrggghhh! he should have been in his bath and getting ready for bed at that time. I said no they could bring him back..They arrived at 8.15, stayed until 8.30 when A started to melt down....9.10 and I have just calmed him down enough to get his pjs on. I'm hopping mad and can't say anything because mil is doing me a favour by babysitting! I'm seriously thinking of getting a paid babysitter for these occasions even if it costs half of what I earn.

Nothing good on TV, just cranky baby who finally just settled down!!

Can I hope he'll sleep from 9 - 3? Or am I kidding myself?

Hahahah jw no cash in DP's card although I did buy him a lottery ticket and slipped that in!

floria what a palava! Sounds like you might need a number handy for just such occasions.

Oh, all you Northerners...I'm not even close....even with a helicopter - which I don't have. Ah, but MIL's hubby does have a light aircraft....OOOOooooo - now there's a thought

Tee wonders if she counts as a Northern.............

tee you're differently Northern

I am on my own over on this side!!
I have no mummy friends either apart from you lot - but I haven't been looking fr any really - at least you make the effort tigga

had a fab day - went to Castle Howard - was a bit paranoid that D would get burnt but he didn't- it was a total scorcher. Then came home and he ate loads of pasta and meatballs and a full sized yoghurt - then had a leisurely bath - so we thought he would be in bed nice and early -

nope

Just saw your pictures on FB MrsB you boy is just gorgeous!

Floria I am amazed at times how some people make a simple thing (like baby sitting) so complicated. This comment it towards your MIL and SIL not you obviously.
Just watched Who Do You Think You Are, very interesting.

Bed time i think, will I get a good nights sleep??? I very much doubt so O still has no teeth but you can see at least 3 just about to pop through the gum , poor mite.

aww thanks hedgepig I think he looks like a proper old fashioned fat baby with curly hair

ohh teeth gird your loins hedgepig !! D has 3 more bottom ones peeping through today...

forgot to sat floria with faffing about like that I would be very tempted to go down the paid professional route as well.

virgin has crashed here oop north..

huffs!

Hello ladies,
Most of you won't remember me - PWCbird - only a few of the originals. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your messages on FB at the birth of our new baby Gabriel on Monday evening.
You probably don't remember but I was on a year ago when pregnant and then lost the baby at 22wks, all very sad so I drifted off MN. I got pregnant again within 3 months and have been rather anxious and sort of kept myself to myself a bit. Yet here we are - baby boy on Monday night. 7lb 8oz and we're so happy and so thrilled and so bloomin' relieved. He's perfect and delightful.
DS1 (Joseph) isn't so sure and has asked for him to go back into my tummy and also wants to know when Gabriel is going home to his house. We are doing our best....

Anyway, thanks again to you lovely ladies for your posts. I think of you all and love looking at your pics and things.
Hugs ((())) x

pwcbird Thrilled to hear your wonderful news. I know so well how stressful the last 9 months must have been for you ... I was on pins through all of my pg with Alex after my loss at 17 wks but he is so worth all the angst...Welcome to the world Gabriel I hope you are a good boy and will let Mummy come and chat to us again. Congratulations pwcbird and all the family ... I'm sure Joseph will begin to adore his baby brother very soon.