Any Scottish April 2013 babies out there??

[lj2245]

67cm

The glove is smaller than it looks lol. Bad angle!!

 

[bbymc]

Well Lewis was 59.5 at his 8 week check, having grown from 50cm. So I would estimate that he is at least 70cm now Any clothes that say 68-69cm are too short lol.

 

[lj2245]

Stringbean of a boy lol! Alex is 98th centile for length too! Lewis must be off the charts.

 

[bbymc]

I have no idea. I haven't actually measured him. I just know most clothes in his size are too short. Next stuff is ok though. I'm going to measure him tomorrow. Xx

 

[lj2245]

I put a big sheet of lining paper on the floor against the wall and lay Alex on it and drew a line where his feet were then measured it lol. Not sure how accurate it is bit it follows the 98th centile line on his chart so I'm happy enough! 6-9 month clothes are still baggy enough on Alex but they are stretched to the limit in length and mostly everything he has is from next all his bodysuits and sleep suits are next ones. His feet are too big for them too. He's not been wearing them long so I don't want to have to move him up to 9-12 already! He was in a next romper suit thing today and the legs only went half way down his shins. They have knee and elbow patches that were totally in the wrong place lol.

I think someone sprinkled our babies with miracle grow!!

 

[arlene]

Hi ladies!! Sorry I haven't been on in frickin ages, it's been manic!!

Well we got the house move done!! Absolutely loving the new place, my mum is now a 2 minute drive away and it's great having her so close. We've got so much space now and a front and back garden for the dogs, it's fab! We're getting James' cot set up in his room this weekend as I think he'll be too long for his moses basket in a couple of weeks. He's now 15 weeks and weighing 16lbs 6ozs! He's not getting his 12 week jabs for another two weeks though cos of the move and waiting on notes being sent through etc so I'm a wee bit worried about that but he seems fine. John was away to annual camp for two weeks with the army cadets about 2 days after we moved as well so I had to unpack on my own. James seemed to settle into a routine when John was away though. He has a bath between 9-9.30, has his last bottle and is down by 10.15 at the latest, wakes 2.30-3.30 for his dummy and that's usually him until at least 6am. Hopefully he'll sleep right through soon!

Glad to hear the boys are all doing well! They all seem to be thriving! How are you finding they like the jumperoo? I've bid for one on ebay cos I don't really want to pay full price for it. We have a play gym for James but he sometimes gets annoyed if he's not sitting up.

I've decided to start on Tesco diets again, I lost weight after having James but seem to be putting it back on again I'm starting as an Avon rep again as of tonight so hoping to get allocated some streets in the village and start pounding the streets with James in his pram while I do deliveries!

Have any of you had the babies swimming yet? We've decided to take James to Xcite at Livingston this weekend. I want John to come with me to help before I try and take him swimming on my own!

Emma, that's great that Ryan is going to propose!!!!! How exciting!! Just play dumb and hopefully he'll think you didn't hear him lol.

I promise I won't be so long before replying again next time lol. Life was just a wee bit nuts. xx

 

[bbymc]

Glad the move went well. It's amazing moving to a a bigger place. We loved it too. Although we have filled it to bursting already lol. Well done for unpacking on your own with James to look after too. Must have taken AGES!

We've had Lewis swimming twice. It was much better this time cos he can hold his head up now. We were twirling him round, dunking him under and everything. He just took it all in his stride. We are starting water babies in a few weeks too. I'd say, you would manage without John if you needed to but it might be quite tricky. Lewis gets cold so you need to work fast. It's easier if there are two of you!

I've been on a diet for 2 weeks. I've lost weigh and gained it again lol x

 

[arlene]

How did Lewis get on at swimming today Emma? I saw the pic on facebook, he looked bushed! I ended up paying £12 for a wetsuit from mothercare for James. It's a bit steep considering he won't be in it for that long.

How is Jappacakes going Laura? I love the name!!

I signed up for tesco diets again. Start tomorrow!! Managed to get allocated about 100 houses for Avon so once I get the books for the new campaign I'm going to start handing them out. Tesco diets says my ideal weight is 11st 1lbs, considering I'm 15st 11lbs it seems like a lot!! I know it'll be worth it in the end though. Xx

 

[bbymc]

Wow £12?! I paid £9 for a sunsuit with a hat. Had to buy a happy nappy aswell though for our waterbabies classes. That was a tenner.

Lewis really enjoyed the swimming today. He's getting more comfortable. I got him giggling a few times this time. Hes so interested in everything when we are there. It must be physically and mentally exhausting for him. This time he managed to get changed before falling asleep. Last time he fell asleep on me while in the showers lol!

Good luck with the diet. Mine is going terribly lol.

Your cakes look awesome laura! I think you should bring some next time we meet up ;-)

Speaking of which, when's good for you all to meet? Xx

 

[arlene]

Yeah Emma I got it in Mothercare. It's just a wee wet suit, not integrated nappy or anything. Think I missed all the swimwear in the supermarkets, otherwise I would have got one there!

We're kinda busy going into September, I'm doing a show at the end of the month and need to rehearse 3 times a week from the start of September. Work out a date that suits you guys, let me know and I'll do my best to make it. Midweek during the day is probably better for us. xx

 

[bbymc]

How long did it take for your gummee glove to arrive laura? Mine still hasnt came yet!

 

[lj2245]

Only a few days. Did you order it from gummee glove or amazon?

Jappacakes is going well I'm hoping it will do well enough so I don't need to get a job but that's just wishful thinking.

 

[bbymc]

I reckon if you invest in advertising and watch your pricing, you're onto a winner!

I ordered off of gummee glove. :-/

 

[lj2245]

MIght be best to email them and ask? Mine came about 2 or 3 days after ordering. I remember thinking it wouldn't come in time for Blackpool and it did.

 

[bbymc]

I've emailed. They better get back to me!!

 

[Kaybee]

Arlene glad you are all settled into your new house.

Emma, no proposal yet?

Dylan loves the swimming pool as well. I got him a sophie the giraffe and he seems to quite like it. I was a naughty mummy yesterday and let him have a stick of cucumber which he gummed. Thought it might be nice on his gums too.

Laura how is your supply now?

So, I am sitting here trying not to cry. I have a meeting with my boss tomorrow. I emailed him this morning saying I couldn't complete the flexible working application but basically was looking to do approx 20 hours per week until end march. The reason I don't want to do the application form is because I really don't know what to put in it. It asks about what I want & why and then the guilt trip starts by asking how I think it will affect my work and colleagues. What can I say to that? Erm maybe I will just take the whole year off and see how that affects them. I mean its not as though I am asking for reduced hours for a laugh...I'm not ready to leave my baby yet. He also said that he doesn't think 20 hours will be enough per his email of whatever date saying 25 hours. He didn't say 25 hours he said 5 hours per day which I took to mean over 4 days. So now I don't know what to do. Dave is looking for a full time job, but there aint that many going. If he had one I would defo be saying I will take the year. I was planning on telling a wee porkie tomorrow and say that dave is working already and that's why I can't use my keeping in touch days to go in and cover for someone at end sep as it will cost me £64 per day for the nursery for the 2 boys. Was going to offer to do some at home but feel like saying stuff it tbh. Spoke to my mum and she is all 'you don't want to loose your job' and really,I just don't care just now. Is that normal?

 

[lj2245]

There are more important things that your job. I know it's easy to say but he sounds like a right tool. Do you have a HR dept? If so, I'd deal with them and not your boss. Do you have someone to go into the meeting with you tomorrow? A colleague, friend or union rep? Someone to make sure your rights are fought for.

Do what's best for your family. That's not always having a great job. I gave up my career when I had Shaun because I was still expected to work 70+ hours a week. I had a lot less money but I got to raise my wee boy instead of paying someone else to do it and that was well worth counting the pennies for.

 

[Kaybee]

We do have an HR dept and they are letting my boss deal with at as when I initially contacted him saying I have changed my mind I want to take 39 weeks instead of 6 months he said that he would prefer me to come back at the end of nov latest. HR know that its up to me and if I want to take 39 weeks to 18 dec then its up to me I think that's why they have left it for him. Of course it will be down to him if I can reduce my hours too. I think if it was any other time of year he would agree. Dec & Jan at my work are manic. Having said that though there are 12 or 13 offices across scotland...I am sure they would manage. What would they do if I stay off until march?

I will just be glad to get this meeting over with tomorrow.

 

[lj2245]

Just be firm and say you'll be back at the end of 9 months and want to do 20 hours and if he doesn't want to accommodate you you'll just need to take your full year. I hate when companies try and take advantage of people. Grr!!

 

[Kaybee]

Do you want to come with me Laura

Part of me is thinking just to agree to 25 hours the now and hope I can find another PT job & not have to go back at all.