Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[Kaybee]

Laura. If you lived closer I would come round and give you a proper cuddle. You are doing brilliantly through a very difficult time with Alex's allergies. Its early days yet and hoepfully he will grow out of these allergies. Not long now until his paeditrician appointment. Is there any chance if you phoned their office and explained they would see you both sooner. Did Stephen manage to arrange some time off work?

Everyone has days that are more difficult than others and I hope you and Alex have had a good night and today will be a better day. I think you are doing awesome and I am sure Alex does too.

 

[Kaybee]

I know its easier said than done but try not to worry Arlene. I had a cold sore on my eye recently and was worried about Dylan getting it too but he didn't. Hope it clears up soon. Maybe you are a bit run down? I think I am too with one bug after another recently and pregnancy takes it toll on the body too.

Kaiden's friend split juice over our laptop yesterday it started up last night but when you press some of the keys it seems to type a load at once which makes it useless. Not tried it yet today. Pretty lousy timing if its goosed (use appropriate f word) as it was a business rental one from when dave was self employed we just kept it going and last week paid £120 to transfer the title to us as the hire period had ended. It also meant the insurance ran out then too. i dunno if a usb keyboard would be worth a try if its still not going to work propery

 

[lj2245]

We had an ok night but he's still sick this morning. I'm going to be very careful with my diet from now on and just hope we can get it under control. I'm just relieved he hasn't shown any signs of anaphylactic shock. He was really wheezy last night but it doesn't seem to be life threatening. Small mercies!

I saw a thread on baby group about kissing with cold sores just after Alex was born. I didn't read it so no idea what it said but might be worth searching for? Either that or give your HV a call

The laptop might just be sticky. You could remove the keyboard and clean it then dry it out, that should get it working again. The keyboard is fairly easy to remove from a laptop and if you YouTube 'how to remove keyboard from *laptop model*' you should find a tutorial. I have replaced countless keyboards and screens from Stephen's laptops over the years. The keyboard is essentially a bit of plastic which taps onto a circuit board. If the board is knackered you should be able to get a replacement from Ebay and just plug it in to the motherboard and off you go Hopefully it's just sticky though!

 

[bbymc]

Awww Laura!! I cant imagine how you're feeling! All I can say is, you really are doing amazingly. Its a hard time but as karen said, its early days. You might get more advice or avenues to try at your appointment. It must be horrible to see alex so ill but you are doing the best you can. Im sure even though alex doesnt feel well, he appreciates all you do. Even if its just a cuddle or a clean outfit!

I hope you managed to get some sleep and are having a better day today. Xx

 

[bbymc]

I never even thought about the risk of cold sores to babies. What happens if they catch it??

Karen, fingers crossed the keyboard works today. Sounds like laura is clued up though so it might be easy to fix.

The guys are here cutting down my trees today. Im so excited to see it done!

 

[Kaybee]

Yay laptop appears to be working.

Emma have you got some before and after pics of your garden?

 

[lj2245]

Can you come and sort my garden Emma? It's massive and is so difficult to keep on top of!

 

[arlene]

Laura you're doing really well with Alex, lets hope he improves.

Think just before/after I had James there was a story about a guy who kissed his 6 week old baby when he had a cold sore and the baby died because his body couldn't fight the virus xx

 

[lj2245]

Yeah I think that's what started the thread I saw. Best to phone your HV if you're worried.

 

[arlene]

I've phoned the doctors for an appointment, got one at 3 today. Baby centre says if baby is under 3 months to get then checked by a doctor and I've noticed James has a wee blister on his bottom lip. I'm sitting here in tears now cos I feel so guilty. My bottom lip has been dry and cracked for a few days but it only started getting sore yesterday but I know I've been kissing him loads like normal xx

 

[bbymc]

Aww Arlene. Try not worry. Just wait and see what the doc says. Im sure james will be fine.

I took some quick pics before they came so I'll have some sort of before and after pics. They've cut down the trees now. They are grinding the stumps now. The garden seems huge now and so light! I'll post pics on fb when its all done.

 

[lj2245]

Aww Arlene I'm sure he'll be fine but I know how you're feeling and it's not nice at all James is a healthy wee boy though.

 

[arlene]

I just feel so guilty that he might have this and it's my fault, I gave it to him. His feeding and everything has been ok, I'm just worried. I'll let you all know how we get on at the docs xx

 

[lj2245]

Good luck x

 

[arlene]

Doctor said not to worry about it too much, I did the right thing by taking him down there. I've to keep an eye on it and take him back if the blister spreads or he goes off his food etc.

To be honest, I think I'm just having a really shit day. My lip feels massive and sore cos it's not just 1 coldsore, it's a whole cluster. Plus I ordered jeans online from Dorothy Perkins and picked them up today. A size 22 and they still don't bloody fit me round the calves so now I just feel massive and fat and really crap!!

Sorry, sounds like a total pity party xx

 

[lj2245]

Well done for even attempting to buy jeans. I haven't been brave enough...still wearing the maternity stuff I guess I might lose a bit of weight now though my diet is so basic.

I'm so glad you took him to the docs. It's good to get reassurance.

My head is banging. I have tried drinking water and taking pain killers but no change. I think my diet is seriously affecting me now. My nails are covered in white specks too. I should get used to it soon, hopefully because I'm tired of feeling so run down!

 

[bbymc]

Arlene and laura, I hope you both had better days today.

I got my suitcase of normal clothes out the attic today. Cant face opening it cos I know nothing will fit me. Its bloody miserable!

Your ear any better Karen?

 

[arlene]

Hi girls. Much better day today! Took Moby to the groomers to get cut and he now looks amazing! Way better than the cut he got at Pets at Home! Went to the bank and got all the paperwork sorted for the mortgage, all my bank needs is the refreshed home report forour new house. We move on the 11th of July so only three weeks! My cold sore is still absolutely massive, haven't had one this bad in years. I'm using the patches overnight and cream through the day to try and get rid.

How's alex doing Laura?

Karen, hope your ear is better.

Emma, I managed to wear most of my tops all the way through, however the button on my pre-preg jeans popped when I tried to wear them at 5months so all I have are my mat jeans and a pair of denim shorts! I'm debating whether to keep the skinny jeans I got from DP yesterday. They're a wee bit tight round the calf muscles but not sure if they might stretch a bit?

As well as going back to Tesco Diet Plan or Weight Watchers, I think I might start doing Avon again and get allocated some streets when I move. Figure I can walk round the streets with James in the peam. Maybe shift some pounds and make some! Xx

 

[bbymc]

Hows everyone today?

Your coldsore any better Arlene?

Saw your fb post about your brother laura. Its good you can laugh at him! Why he'd want to miss out on a relationship with you, alex and shaun is beyond me. What an idiot!

Lewis has had a few rubbish nights, waking every few hours :-/ so annoying!

 

[arlene]

It's not as painful today but still scabby, think it's healing though. Was at the highland show yesterday and kept sneezing. Thought it was the hay and cut grass but no, full blown cold!! And James has a bit of a cough now too.

Laura, your brother is clearly an idiotic twat. As I said on fb, his loss! John's brother feels terrible he hasn't seen James yet but he lives in Arbroath. His sister however lives round the corner from MIL and has never bothered her arse! Easier said than done but you're all better off without!

Any idea why Lewis woke so much last night Emma? Xx