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Waves is determined to keep winning now that Acrobat has arrived.

988 replies

wavesandsmiles · 28/07/2013 12:21

So, Acrobat did actually arrive (only just) on the last thread. And he is here and lovely!

Links to previous threads:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/a1670597-So-DH-said

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1745551-DH-said-DH-left-waves-is-still-being-sick-but-into-the-third-timester

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/a1801734-Waves-is-winning-Here-comes-the-Acrobat

OP posts:
Jux · 02/08/2013 13:10

Waves, such a great update. Makes my heart sing! Thank you x

LucyTheValiant · 02/08/2013 13:34

How lovely Smile And yes to resting!

springytotty · 02/08/2013 13:48

I am entranced by your account of Caspian's first bath. How absolutely adorable!!

nemno · 02/08/2013 13:58

I love reading your updates Waves, thank you for sharing.

WingDefence · 02/08/2013 14:23

Brilliant news about the feeding! Enjoy registering him and have a big chunk of cake at the café Grin

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 02/08/2013 14:35

Ooh yes, have you registered Caspian?

PS happy birthday to Miss Strawberry's DD btw, Wine (Ribena honestly)

wavesandsmiles · 02/08/2013 16:36

Happy birthday miniMissStrawberry. Good time of year for birthdays I think.

Well, Caspian is now officially registered (newborns are expensive - had to pay doctor for check up on Tuesday, and another £20 today to register him!) but the walk was not quite to plan.

The gorgeous hot and sunny day suddenly turned into torrential downpours. I figured there were not enough clouds for more than one so we set off after downpour one. Unfortunately the brief respite quickly became "Downpour Two That Never Stopped". I am still soggy! Caspian was okish, slept all the way their and back but the sling is soggy, and hanging up to dry.

Must admit I ended up crying on the way back because it was "kissing rain". Last summer when it was so wet, everytime it rained like this me and twunt would be straight outside and kiss for as long as the rain lasted. And this time I was walking back alone and soggy, with raindrops and tears pouring down my face, having just registered the Caspian's birth by myself. Ah well, I got home and he needed a nappy change and feeding, and now I have just made a cup of ginger tea.

My older DCs have been at the beach this afternoon - just heard they had a great time, swimming in the rain.

This time last week I was in labour. And already I honestly cannot imagine not having Caspian - time seems to have started again, and he has always been part of it.

Oh, I am playing on Sunday, and had a practise with C in the sling before. First good news is I can physically manage to play with a baby in a sling on me, second good news is that he really enjoyed it. So fingers crossed it is a successful performance this weekend Smile

OP posts:
wavesandsmiles · 02/08/2013 16:44

I have no cake!!!! Just realised that the cafe stop never happened on account of me determinedly marching through the rain. So I have had no cake and I have none at home. What to do????

OP posts:
Xales · 02/08/2013 17:14

Make one?

Thumbwitch · 02/08/2013 17:14

Make some? If Caspian is good in the sling, it should be possible - glad he likes your playing, btw, that's a good sign! Grin

When I was pg with DS1, I used to sing in a function band - there were certain songs that would send him ballistic (funk ones) and I was never entirely sure whether he hated them, or was dancing along! I had to stop singing them though because it was too painful. Sadly, I also stopped singing in a band altogether after emigrating, and so have no clue what DS2 reacts to - but he likes music and dancing very much (as does DS1 - didn't ruin him! Wink)

MissStrawberry · 02/08/2013 17:22

Thank you for MiniMissStrawberry birthday wishes. I won't dwell on her being a little madam Hmm.

Lovely lovely update. What a clever mummy you are! Caspian, what a clever baby you are!!

I had to reread parts when I thought you had hung up Caspian to dry rather than the sling though!!

wavesandsmiles · 02/08/2013 17:32

Cake making time it is - he's just finished feeding (again) so I'll see if I can make a cake. I'll blame new baby brain for failing to spot that completely obvious solution Smile

Snorted a little at the mental image of Caspian hanging up to dry!

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WingDefence · 02/08/2013 18:04

Mmm cake :)

[http://www.mumsnet.com/Recipes/i/1778-All-in-one-microwave-chocolate-cake How about this MN microwave chocolate cake in a mug?!]]

WingDefence · 02/08/2013 18:05

Er my links never fail! Shock Must be the lack of 'dot.com' but there isn't one on that page Hmm

pointythings · 02/08/2013 18:43

You missed a [ at the beginning of the web address, Wing - MN demands two on each end.

How about this MN microwave chocolate cake in a mug?!

Like so, just so that waves can just click and drool.

Great to hear the feeding is going so well, lodger 2 has settled down and your DCs are all happy.

wavesandsmiles · 02/08/2013 18:52

That recipe looks good! Have now run out of eggs and s/r flour now though. Vanilla sponge fresh out of the oven is yummy though. Isn't is AMAZING that I can now drool over the thought of food, and enjoy eating food. First time in so, so long.

C is now hungry again (maybe the smell of the cake?) so feeding time I think.

Really tired from my rainy walk, so hopefully he will do lots of feeding this evening, and have some good sleeps in the night

OP posts:
Jux · 02/08/2013 19:23

Glad your appetite is back. Grin

WingDefence · 02/08/2013 19:30

Cheers pointy - it's been one if those days :)

Vanilla sponge sounds lovely waves. Enjoy!

MissStrawberry · 02/08/2013 19:54

Vanilla Sponge sounds lovely.

Allalonenow · 02/08/2013 21:35

Very pleased that you have got cake! I think you need cake every day for the foreseeable future.

I've been wonderering about Caspian and music, and I'm so thrilled for you waves, that he seems to have inherited your musical gene. You paint such a beautiful picture of him listening to your playing, my heart was in my mouth.

Sweet dreams, to you and Caspian, and your other lovely children, you are a very special person.

themidwife · 02/08/2013 23:53

"I love a bit of cake " GrinGrinGrin

So lovely to hear you enjoying your food again! Smile

FiftyShadesofGreyMatter · 03/08/2013 06:01

Lovely update Waves, you are doing so well Grin

BIWI · 03/08/2013 08:05

It's so lovely to read about you enjoying food, waves, after all those months of sickness.

imbe123 · 03/08/2013 10:13

Glad you are doing well

WakeyCakey · 03/08/2013 10:24

waves I've lurked on your other threads and only just found this one and read it all.
You are an amazing woman, your children just sound utterly delightful and I have a fantastic image in my head of you four as a family.

You have done so well through all of this and have such a beautiful boy to be proud of now.

Caspian sounds fantastic and such a happy boy by the sounds of it. I well up reading your threads because you are such an inspiration.
A friend of mine is finding herself in a very similar situation to yourself so I have directed her to your threads for advice. I hope she has the same strength that you do because then she will be fine I can tell!

Enjoy your family waves, you are doing a fantastic job of everything!

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