Bumpkins & Babies Chat Thread

[Kte]

Oooo I just noticed on my ticker - it's says Chloe is 8 months old today!


(I hate it when there is no '31st' as I never know when to class her as going up a month! )

 

[Maffie]

Happy 8 months Chloe

Kte just dropping you a pm

 

[littlekitten8]

Happy 8 months Chloe!

Well I am a very proud mummy this morning James has been standing for about 2 weeks and constantly for last week or so...well today he took 3 steps holding onto the sofa!!

And now he is moaning cos mummy won't let him help type!!

 

[littlekitten8]

Got to love snack time lol. James is now happily munching on organic snack thingys in his high chair so mummy can actually do this properly lol.

Right so update on this week so far. James had his paediatrician appointment on Saturday and surprise surprise they didn't have the results of his EEG! He was happy with James though so we have another appointment in 6 months which is to be cancelled if we have no more seizure activity. Paed then phoned Monday to say EEG was completely normal so looks like I was right and the fitting episodes were to do with his birth. Speaking of which I have requested my notes so I can find out what actually happened.

Hugs to all of those who are in need of them! Sounds like there have been some pretty scary moments recently

Well the move is now nearly upon us! 1 week today and I feel like I'm never going to get everything done in time. I managed to pack clothes yesterday before babysitting so at least that's one less thing to do. Still have alot of stuff over at my nans which needs sorting through but have been told to stop worrying about it and we can sort it at the new house lol. Ah well. Think I'm one of the world's born worriers.

Is anyone else finding that their bumpkin can hold their juice cup/bottle when they feel like it but really can't be bothered most of the time?! James can hold it himself but he would rather I did it lol. Lazy boy

 

[Chaos]

Morning girls,

Well I've been having a brown discharge since yesterday. It's very light brown and watery when I wipe. I'm trying not to worry as that means old blood and I have no cramps. I called the midwife, she said they'd be very happy to see me but they won't be able to see anything on a scan till at least 5.5 to 6 weeks. All I can do is wait and see I guess. I never had spotting with lil miss, so I don't really know what to think. If it's going to happen, it will, nothing I can do about it so I'm trying not to get eat up about it.

When I had my MC 6ish years ago, I never had any warning, it just all kinda came out. I just hope its nothing serious.
For those on my fb please don't mention it as I've not said anything but to DH and my friend. Am just taking it easy.

Lil miss' butt has improved so much since the Dr gave me the ointment. It's still there a bit, but such a noticeable difference and she no longer screams when wiping her.

She's also got her 9 month check today also. Am excited to see what her length is as she's in 12 month clothes now

Kte ~ What a great Bday cake! Happy 8 Mo Miss Chloe!!

Maffie ~ Sorry to hear Mr.N isn't well. Hope he's better today.

LK ~ WTG James!! I have a friend whos little girl was walking by 9 months. I'm going to hog tie lil miss if she starts that haha. Re holding bottles/beakers .. YES, lil miss *can* hold it and feed her self, but most the time she's real lazy about it and prefers me to do it.

Ok I need to get in the shower and get her to the Drs. Have a fab day

 

[littlekitten8]

Chaos hope everything is ok. Sending lots of sticky vibes your way It's perfectly normal to get some spotting during pregnancy.

 

[Kte]

Chaos: and more sticky vibes coming your way x I can't wait to make Chloe's fun themed birthday cakes, well I can because time is flying but you know what I mean! Hope she will look back fondly on them as I do on mine

LK: Go James!

 

[colsy]

Chaos, I really hope everything is just fine. Been quite a hectic day and OH is running tonight so I need to go and make some tea for us. Will chat tomorrow or Friday. xx

 

[Bingers]

Chaos - hope all is ok with you. Lots of

Hope everyone else is ok and has had a good day.

All went well with Phoebe's check this morning. Asked questions re her hearing and sight and watched her play a bit to check motor skills etc. Did all usual measurements - height, weight and head circumferance and discussed how she is eating and sleeping etc. Took about an hour in total and also got some freebies - books, toothbrush, feeder cup etc - and HV was really pleased with her. That is it now till she is 2 though may still get her weighed etc occaisionally just to see how she is doing!

I knew she was doing really well but still nice when someone else says it. She also commented on her lovely big blue eyes which was no real surprise as everybody does wherever we are!

 

[Maffie]

Chaos many many sticky vibes

Noah seems more himself today he doesn't like this heat at all.

Well had a nappy clear out, trying to start saving for a double buggy, thankfully dont need lots for new baby.

 

[Kte]

Bingers: Glad her check went well

Maffie: What kind of double buggy you looking at? I would never know which is best, those ones that are side by side or one seat in front of the other?!

 

[Kaites]

Chaos- sending sticky vibes Hope Autumn's appt went well too (even if it was just routine measurements and stuff). Happy 9mths to Autumn too!

Maffie- lol @ fluff for two + spare for buggy funding- I saw the stash pic a while back and it was quite the enviable collection! Glad to hear Noah is feeling a bit better today.

Kte- Happy 8 mths Chloe!! Cool cake! I remember my mum making me a Big Bird cake when I was about 3 or 4 and it was pretty awesome. Makes me think I should start practising cake decorating for all the future kiddie birthdays I think I know the type of train set you have for Chloe-- they look like lots of fun

Bingers- glad to hear your appt went well. Ours is the 12th and I think it's mostly measurements and nutrition info At least there aren't any jabs!

LK- WTG James on the cruising along the sofa!

We're having a boring day- been collection camping supplies into a huge pile in the garage. My parents came by and picked up our small stroller to bring down to the trailer with them since we don't have room in our car. I probably wouldn't have bothered with it but hubby seems to think we'll need it (he can try pushing it on grass and gravel roads and we'll see how far he gets before ditching that idea, lol). Anyway, I should get started on dinner. Hope everyone has a good night!

 

[florabean1981]

& sticky vibes Chaos...

I'm feeling thoroughly lousy today. Both me & Harry are ill, though he seems to be more upbeat about that me tbh... will be glad when hubby is home tomorrow night... will be nice to spend 4 nights in a row in the same bed for a change. I love that he has his dream job & all, but man I miss him so much & it throws H's routine out when he doesn;t have his n'nite play & cuddle sessions with his daddy... oh well...

so, my dad's talking to me again. Said my sister is whining about how nasty I am... he said we're both as bad as eachother & that he wont take sides, but also said I should be more midful of her feelings considering I have everything she wanted in life... Umm, ok... not my fault if she's jealous dad! But hey, at least he's speaking to me again. My mum isnt, but then, that's nothing new... we quite often go months without speaking for no apparent reason, lol.

Bingers, glad the checkup went well.

N'Nite everyone I;m drained.

 

[Kte]

Kaites: Eek I need to go to bed, for some reason I read toaster instead of stroller - the visions !

Flora: That sucks about your Dad's comment for everything - family fueds and hubby away. Hope you and Harry feel better soon

Nite all x

 

[Chaos]

I think it's over girls ..

 

[Maffie]

Chaos massive massive

 

[Maffie]

Kte im not sure what buggy to get not keen on the double seat that fits mine. We went to look at an icandy peach but bit pricey. Would need to sell my pram.

I take parents with a pinch of salt Flora im sure their reasons goes squiffy as they get older

 

[colsy]

Chaos, So sorry. xx

 

[colsy]

So ... any suggestions on helping baby sleep in longer in the mornings? 5am is fine (well, it's not really, but ...) if he is ready to get up. But it's less than fine when he insists on getting up then even though he's still yawning for England, rubbing his eyes, feeling grouchy.

Is anybody else finding that their Bumpkin is getting quite irritable because they're frustrated with not being able to crawl forwards? Monty can go backwards, but he wants to go forwards but can't do it. And so every time I put him down, within minutes and even sometimes seconds he's yelling because he's going the wrong way. It's getting quite wearing I am convinced that the minute he goes forwards, he will lose the frustration.

One more Q. Monty has never been the best at entertaining himself. Whether that's part of him, or whether it's because OH and I barely ever put him down alone when he was newborn I don't know. But anyway, that's how it is. So, at this stage, how long is your Bumpkin happy alone for? I don't mean 'alone' alone, but 'alone' as in not physically touching you but can still see you. I was intrigued by Kaites' post yesterday about the toys that interest Emma. She seems way advanced! Monty is still very much into rattly things. TBH if he can grab it, he likes it. It doesn't really seem to matter what it actually is So that gets me wondering, is that the way it is with all little ones, or is it because we've never really gone OTT with toys, tending instead to encourage him to play with random household objects. (Lest you think we're totally weird , he does have toys, just not loads and loads of them.)

Oh, and actually one more Q. To those whose Bumpkins are mobile now - what do you do with them when you're cooking/cleaning/peeing etc.?

 

[Kte]

Awwh Chaos, many huge So sorry to hear that xx