Beach Bump Graduates!

[Blue_bear]

I'm sorry to hear that Caz my parents told me at the weekend they are having their old dog put to sleep some in the next week. For legitimate reasons obviously, just really sad. As I grew up with her etc. so that mixed with hormones made for a fair few tears!! Dreading the day too

Bec, def recommend pink lining. I love mine! I got he 'poppins' style rather than the original double front type ones so I don't know how big they are but I've not had any trouble getting two lots in mine.

 

[caz_hills]

Well done H - that's aweomse Mel that he has slept so well!

Han - lovely about the books. That's so sweet and will hopefully get Annabelle used to being a big sister.

Maria - hope you had a good day with your MIL.

Bec - glad Elliott is back to himself again.

Georgie - how did it go at work with Matilda?!

So manic day at work today - trying to catch up on emails tonight as Neel is watching a football match so it's been good to get lots done. I'm off work tomorrow which will be nice and we have toddler group in the morning. x

 

[SugarBeth]

Sorry I've been quiet again, I've been lurking along!

Georgie, I love all the pictures of little Matilda! She's such a cutie!!

Hope your nose is okay, Simmy! I can relate, Katie headbutted me in the mouth the other day. The inside of my lip has a long cut on it now and it hurts like crazy! I tried putting peroxide on it but OUCH, it made me tear up! Hopefully I can stop opening it back up every time I eat or drink or accidently touch.

AFM, I'm so proud of Katie! She's obsessed with watching potty episodes of her shows. She keeps begging me to put them on. Yesterday she just finished watching her favorite one when she came over to me and said she had to poop and asked to go on the potty! I quickly put her on and she did it!!! I'm not even training her, she's training herself! LOL.

What is everyone teaching their kids right now? I'm starting preschool with Katie now, but I'm not sure what all I should be working on. She's learning songschool Latin (she loves it, and it's so adorable!), learning to count, knows how old she is, etc. But I haven't started on the alphabet, she doesn't say much in sentences, etc. Just curious as to what everyone is doing with their toddlers so I can have some idea of what else to do!

 

[mummySS]

That's awesome SB, clever Katie! bless her. How are you doing in yourself? You seem in good spirits which is lovely

In terms of what we're doing learning-wise, I think a lot of what they learn at the moment is simple everyday tasks, like learning to eat a bowl of porridge by themselves, learning to help put their shoes on etc. They do a lot of that at nursery. We're also focusing on simple instructions - eg "Go and put the ball in the box", and then making it harder, "Put the yellow ball in the box". Also counting, colours, shapes (Leo is obsessed with triangles!), learning songs - we're currently singing a lot of twinkle twinkle little star. But it's not like concentrated learning iykwim, it's just learning through playing.

Mel, great that harrison's sleeping well again! I hate tidying toys up, it's the most boring job ever!

Hann, hope your day's been ok. Is it tomorrow that your parents are coming?

Bec, glad elliot's feeling better!

Maria, hope the farm was good - you're so good at getting out and about lots with the girls!

Caz, enjoy your day off tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your sister's dog, that's sad.

Georgie, same, sorry to hear about your childhood dog. Must be extra hard to cope with along with the hormones... How did the visit to your colleagues go?

AFM my nose is ok, thank goodness - it still hurts a bit but at least it doesn't look wonky which was my worst fear! Leo had his first day in the Toddlers room today (they transfer them at 18 months). He screamed when I left him but they told me he'd been brilliant all day, he just got on with playing with the other children, ate most of his lunch and had a normal nap. I'm so relieved as it's a slightly different environment there to the baby room.

 

[mummySS]

Oh by the way I think we have chosen a name for our little girl! Not 100% definite yet but it's way up there on the shortlist - Sophia.

 

[SugarBeth]

I'm doing better. Every day it gets a little easier, but I still have my rough times. But, yesterday I got my bloodwork back and was told everything looked good and my body is back to functioning normally. I was cleared for pregnancy again for whenever we're ready (we're hoping to stop preventing in the spring sometime and see when a baby wants to bless us without actively trying) so I'm thrilled that everything is looking good. Even though the worst had to happen, it's comforting to know that everything happened in the best way possible and no complications arose from it or will affect any following pregnancies.

Love the name Sophia, btw! Leo and Sophia sound so adorable together!

I haven't really started on shapes, that's a good idea! Katie gets so bored now, she wants me to play with her all the time and keep her entertained, so I figure I might as well incorporate learning in with playing. It keeps her busier that way!

 

[caz_hills]

Love love love the name Sophia Simmy!!!!

 

[caz_hills]

Hi girls sorry sb I forgot to mention- re learning I'm trying with not a lot of success to teach Ajay numbers and colors. It's not working that well but I try (for example we played counting spoons today!). He is good with names of clothes like trousers, jumper coat etc and good with food things but I'm trying with colors and numbers at the moment. I never know how to do it so we just experiment and play its not teaching! x

 

[Hann12]

I'm so glad that you are doing okay SB, I know its just one day at a time though. I think your TTC plan sounds very sensible too and really wish you all the best with it.
As for learning, we do counting, colours etc. I have ranging results to be honest depending on what mood she is in. Sometimes I feel like shes learning loads then I try the same thing again the next day and its like she has no interest in doing it again!! She is picking up words all the time though, today she walked into the nursery and said 'Baby bed' and pointed at the cot in there. I think she must have an idea that something is happening.
Our books arrived today too - I can see why Leo has less interest in the 'house in mummys tummy' book Simmy - think its quite wordy so maybe aimed at older children, but its a cute book anyway!

Simmy - love the name Sophia, good choice!

Caz - hope you had a lovely day off with Ajay! Hows MIL being? I had a text from mine today asking if they could visit on 16th and 17th March and that she'd call me at 4pm today to discuss. Anyway she didn't call until 5.50pm (i.e. almost bedtime territory) and then went on about how she had a headache, then told me that the days they want to come are Mon-Weds - which isn't the 16th and 17th at all. So means that I said yes to 16th and 17th on the basis that Greg would be here as they are a weekend only to have them here on a week days on my own grrr. Plus she is coming the following Mon-Weds too so twice in 2 weeks. I'll be going insane then!!

Mel - how are you getting on? Meant to ask if you got the whooping cough vaccine? I'm probably going to get it but getting fed up of all the controversy on bnb around it!
So glad H is sleeping better!

Georgie - hows Matilda doing? I hope you are doing okay - and don't worry about all the nosy questions around feeding, just do what you feel is best

Maria - hows half term treating you? We are off to a farm tomorrow for a free petting zoo. I can imagine it will be very busy as its free and one day only.

My parents leave tomorrow, its been lovely having them here as actually have rested and done some nice things. My dad has also put a fence up at the bottom of the garden which is great as means that Annabelle can go outside without me fearing that she will fall down the cliff that is at the bottom!
Shes still got a cold and cough but I think its getting better - really hope so as I feel like shes constantly sick!!

 

[melissasbump]

Hi all.

SB, good to hear from you and sounds like you are doing well! Katie sounds like such a clever little girl and i love her hair!

Caz, hope you had a nice day today and sorry to hear about your sisters dog, i dread the day we lose ours, it truely is like losing part of your family.

Georgie, sorry to hear about your parents dog too. like Hann said, ignore the nosy people, im sure il get the same and im sure you are doing a fab job.

Simmy, glad your nose is ok! And great about Leo moving up to the toddler room, i mean not good that he was upset, but sounds like he was happy enough for the rest of the day and will probably really bring him on.

Hann glad you are having a nice time with your parents and you have got things done and got some rest, it really helps doesnt it?
Yes i did get the whooping cough vaccine, there has been a lot surrounding it but if its recomended to me by the nhs then im happy enough with that, if i didnt have it and my baby caught it i couldnt live with myself, thats the way i looked at it. It did irritate my arm though and swelled up, it seems to happen for a lot of people too.

AFM, Im really tired today, H is fine but has been really full on so havent had much rest. We popped to a friends this morning just to get out the house and Alan took him for a walk when he got home from work whilst i did online shopping. We have also managed to get most of the house cleaned and tidied over last couple of days which was sorely needed!
Tomorrow my parents are over and im looking forward to it as i kind of get a bit of a break, they are also having him overnight Saturday so we can finish off our nursery completly as its impossible to do when H is here as hes a whirlwind of destruction at the moment!
Have also got a MW appointment on fri, im sure that will be a let down as normal! lol x

 

[Hann12]

Mel I think I'll get it - I like your reasoning. Think I need to close my eyes to all the other stuff! Seriously sometimes reading on here makes you paranoid!
I know what you mean about H destroying stuff in his path, Annabelle is a nightmare! I literally go in the shower for 5 minutes and during that time stuff from every upstairs room is moved around and dragged to new locations. She also likes to 'help' with the washing by removing the wet stuff from the airers and dragging it around the house! I keep finding my pants in her toy box etc!!
Hope you get a rest with your parents and nice that you get sat night too.

 

[Blue_bear]

I had the whooping cough jab Hann.

We're doing well thanks ladies. Just don't get much time to type replies but i do read along.
Things are going well here so far, Josh isn't sleeping well on the whole but I think that's his way of protesting so were just trying to ride it out and not make a big deal of it really. Matilda is still sleeping well so far.

I can tell you, I am absolutely bricking it that J goes back to work from Sunday. I'm worried how il cope and he will also be taking the car so I can't even take them for a drive to escape if it gets too much! :-/

Thanks for your comments re my fb status. Had forgotten how much people like to pass judgement when your pregnant etc. it just makes me cross because I would never dream of asking anyone that let alone someone I didn't really know...

 

[melissasbump]

Mel I think I'll get it - I like your reasoning. Think I need to close my eyes to all the other stuff! Seriously sometimes reading on here makes you paranoid!
I know what you mean about H destroying stuff in his path, Annabelle is a nightmare! I literally go in the shower for 5 minutes and during that time stuff from every upstairs room is moved around and dragged to new locations. She also likes to 'help' with the washing by removing the wet stuff from the airers and dragging it around the house! I keep finding my pants in her toy box etc!!
Hope you get a rest with your parents and nice that you get sat night too.

Yeah Im the last person to try and push my opinions on anyone , thats just the way i see it.

Annabelle sounds exactly like H lol! Yes the shower thing is pretty funny, its exactly the same in this house, he ransacks the wash basket, put my bras and bags around his neck, pulls everything out from the changing table. He also INSISTS i wear my slippers at all times and loves to sit on my dressing table brushing his hair looking in the mirror! lol they are so funny! x

 

[melissasbump]

Wow Georgie, J didnt get much time off! On the other hand im sure you will be great? Do you have family close by to help?

 

[melissasbump]

Arrrghhh my feet and hands are swelling up soooo much!

 

[Hann12]

Lol mel - Annabelle always brings me my slippers (they are like ugg boot style) and I put my feet in them and find a whole array of things from cuff links, happy land people, and even condoms!! It's great isn't it!!

Georgie - so sorry J is back to work so soon. I know you will manage just fine though - you are a fab mum and you have your little helper to help you out lol!! I'll be scared too so I totally get it. Sounds like Matilda is a pretty good baby for now though so hopefully that will continue. If in doubt get them in the buggy and get out of the house. Being inside can send you stir crazy xx

 

[caz_hills]

I'm glad that Ajay isn't the only one who puts bras around his neck! I do worry someimes

Georgie - you will be fine I'm sure. I remember being petrified when Neel went back to work but it was ok and you will be just fine. I'm sorry that people are being nosey and asking personal questions - tell them to bog off! I know you will be doing an amazing job.

Han - thanks for asking re MIL. They've been fine actually. And Neel and I spoke about it last night and we know that they will want to see Ajay this weekend so Neel suggested that I go for a massage as I have a voucher for one from xmas so I am going to do that whilst they see Ajay and I can drop him off and stay for half an hour then Neel can pick him up - hence everyone gets time with each other but not on overload. Plus we have plans on Saturday am and Sunday all day so that gives us an excuse!

Neel is being very considerate which is sweet.

Glad your parents were able to let you rest Han. It's always differnt I find with your own parents but I'm glad you got to rest.

So off to work tomorrow, I'm in London so a change but should be good. I've got so much work on it's quite overwhelming but I'm trying to keep up as I hate being behind on things. But lovely day today - with Ajay this morning we went to the park then chilled at home. This afternoon we saw a friend and her 2 and a half year old son - who kept trying to hit Ajay. It wasn't nice but Ajay responded really well and was very mature about it and my friend was mortified, they have spent lots of time together but he got really possessive of his toys. My friend was wonderful as she put him on the naughty step and felt awful but I know it's normal. But I was proud of Ajay as he didn't lash out and was so good. x

 

[mummySS]

Lol Leo is just the same with trashing the place - his favourite thing to do when i'm in the bathroom is empty out my boxes of tampax and count them Now THAT is worrying!

Caz that's great of Ajay, he sounds like a really good-natured kid, well done! Glad things are ok with the mil and that Neel is being understanding - the massage sounds like a perfect solution all round! I hope it lasts and neel continues to be understanding.

Hann i'm intending on getting the whooping cough jab too, for pretty much the same reason as Mel, i'd hate for the baby to get it and then i'd feel so guilty. Oh and glad you managed to get some rest while your parents are here - yay!

Georgie, i'm glad things seem to be going well. Sounds like you're doing the right thing with josh's sleeping. Good luck when J goes back to work - i'm sure you'll be fine, may just take a bit of adjusting but you'll adapt quickly. As hann says just take them out in the buggy if it all gets a bit much. Your parents are close by too right?

SB glad things are looking good with your bloodwork and you are thinking about NTNP in the spring

Mel - good luck with finishing the nursery this weekend, that's great your mum can watch H.

AFM not much to report really, was at home today getting on with some work while the nanny looked after Leo. She also used to be a hairdresser so she gave Leo his first proper haircut (he's only had a few snips before) - he looks like a proper little (naughty) boy now!

 

[caz_hills]

Tee hee Simmy my friends daughter called sanitary towels mummy stickers and Ajay now does too - it's funny as long as no one else hears it that made me chuckle!

X

 

[Blue_bear]

J empties all the towels and tampax too, and loves to trash as many loo rolls as he can get his hands on!

We had a rough night, Tilly was really unsettled, not really sure why. J didn't have too bad a night though. I guess it's always going to be one or the other!
Thanks for your kind words. I'm sure I will cope on my own, well il have to! My parents are close by but they both work too. I guess it's just a reminder of how crap J's hours can be being a chef. He will be back doing split shifts and weekends, boo.

Love hearing about all your little people, they are all such characters!