Bumpkins & Babies Chat Thread

[jo_79]

Hi girls hope you all had a great xmas here is a pic of Sam in his xmas outfit He's 12 weeks today!

 

[aimee-lou]

Morning everyone!

How are we all? We're all good. Earl gave himself the biggest cut on his face overnight but apart from that, he's great. He's dressed rather unseasonably but the top is far too cool to not have him wear it.....plus I think the Bumpkins will really appreciate it! lol

Anyhoo's, hubby is making breakfast at the mo so I'd best go pop the kettle on for a cuppa too Earl is trying to get the dog's attention so should be ok for a while!

Have a good day ladies!

 

[florabean1981]

jo, i love sam's top & vans

 

[jo_79]

jo, i love sam's top & vans

My auntie bought him the outfit when Sam was born from sainsburys and i bought the vans off internet - they're great!

 

[Chaos]

Mornin' all!

What fantastic pictures of your LO's!! First Christmas' are SO exciting!!!

Autumn had her first "laughing fit" on Christmas day. She's done giggles here and there, but we brought her to the table after we finished eating and we were all laughing about something and she found it highly funny and kept deep belly laughing for about 5 minutes, which of course made us laugh more, which in turn made her laugh more!!!

I just took our decorations down too. Up the 1st, down the 27th! It's all I can bare lol.

Well the family are still around till next Monday so I won't be on much till then, so all have a totally FABULOUS new year

 

[sam76]

Hi All!!! hope we all had a great Christmas, George got lots of toys, had to buy a toy box today to fit it all in!! Heres a pic of him on xmas eve, and xmas day too, Hope were all well!!!

 

[Kte]

Evening all,

Chloe isn't well at the moment, she was all snuffily boxing day and yesterday. They seemed to have gone today but she still isnt right. Keeps on being sick and is really windy too. She hardly setles and cries most of the time. She is supposed to have her 8 week jabs tomorrow but i hope they don't as she is still not herself. i stopped getting changed as i just kept on being covered in sick. Just wish i could help her, her temp is normal tho so dont think i coulkd even give her calpol.

 

[Chaos]

Evening all,

Chloe isn't well at the moment, she was all snuffily boxing day and yesterday. They seemed to have gone today but she still isnt right. Keeps on being sick and is really windy too. She hardly setles and cries most of the time. She is supposed to have her 8 week jabs tomorrow but i hope they don't as she is still not herself. i stopped getting changed as i just kept on being covered in sick. Just wish i could help her, her temp is normal tho so dont think i coulkd even give her calpol.

Aww bless her, hope she feels better soon. You can make another appointment for the jabs in a weeks time if you feel too off colour for her to have them tomorrow, don't let them force them on you, you're her Mum and know best!!

Autumn is a bit off colour at the moment as she's TEETHING!! Can you believe that??

It's not her top and bottom teeth coming thru tho, she has a molar coming thru. Very rare from what I read, but it's already broken the gum and she has two sharp peaks so far. Poor little love can't get things to chew on fast enough. Calgel is a life saver tho. It's really funny when I rub it on her gums as it also makes her tongue numb so she spends the next 30 minutes looking like a Gecko as she's sticking her tongue out and rubbing it around her lips lol.

 

[florabean1981]

totally gorgeoys pics everyone

chaos, cant believe she's teething already!!! i'm dreading it when harry starts- he's starting trying to chew everthing that's put near his mouth & dribbles like a lunatic already & the little monkey has figured out how to put his hand up his t-shirt n bib n push them upwards so he can get them in his mouth & suck on them, so I'm thinking it wont be long till he starts teething- I got some bonjela in ready, lol.

happy late 12 weeks to autumn, george & sam. Harry is 12 weeks today! where's the time going?

kte: hope chloe feels better soon.

what're everyone's plans for new years? we're off to my mum's in dorset, then we officially move into our new house on the 4th jan. the plasterers should be finished this afternoon (yay), so we're hoping to start painting the undercoat stuff tonight & tomorrow so that it's properly painted before we move in. i'm a bit concerned of exposing harry to fumes & stuff tho??? and also that moving will time in with when he's due the 3 month growth spurt no idea how i'll get things done!!!

 

[Kte]

Evening all,

Chloe isn't well at the moment, she was all snuffily boxing day and yesterday. They seemed to have gone today but she still isnt right. Keeps on being sick and is really windy too. She hardly setles and cries most of the time. She is supposed to have her 8 week jabs tomorrow but i hope they don't as she is still not herself. i stopped getting changed as i just kept on being covered in sick. Just wish i could help her, her temp is normal tho so dont think i coulkd even give her calpol.

Aww bless her, hope she feels better soon. You can make another appointment for the jabs in a weeks time if you feel too off colour for her to have them tomorrow, don't let them force them on you, you're her Mum and know best!!

Autumn is a bit off colour at the moment as she's TEETHING!! Can you believe that??

It's not her top and bottom teeth coming thru tho, she has a molar coming thru. Very rare from what I read, but it's already broken the gum and she has two sharp peaks so far. Poor little love can't get things to chew on fast enough. Calgel is a life saver tho. It's really funny when I rub it on her gums as it also makes her tongue numb so she spends the next 30 minutes looking like a Gecko as she's sticking her tongue out and rubbing it around her lips lol.

Oh no teething! I am worried about that stange! We have lots of chew toys at the ready! It must be weird for Autumn to have her toungue suddenly going numb!

Flora ~ happy 12 weeks for Harry

& belated wished for the other LO's that have reached milestones!


Well, Chloe did get her jabs today after all I called the health visitor and explained what had been going on. As Chloe had kept down two feeds this morning she said to bring her into baby clinic and they would assess her there and see if they should give her the jabs or not. Typically she wasn't as snuffily when we went in but then when we were leaving they said, "oh yes she is snuffily isn't she!" They took her temp first and as it was okay they said they would rather still jab her than leave it any longer. OH & I decided to go ahead, she had the 5 in 1 and Pneumonia one. 1st jab she didn't flinch or make a peep, 2nd one it suddenly dawned on her what was going on and she started to cry. She is very very cuddily now obviously, we have inlaws over as its OH's Dad's birthday today so OH cooking them a meal. Hope they dont fuss over Chloe too much today as she obviously not in the mood.

One thing that made me laugh when we were there tho was that Chloe was smiling at the nurse just before her jabs and the nurse felt so bad that she would have to jab her!! Baby revenge!

Well, here is a nice picture of Chloe a few hours ago before the jab realisation set in, I have wanted to get her this bouncer for ages and she loves it, I'm so happy

https://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g110/Kitty_fantastic_o/BabyandBump/100_2261.jpg​

 

[aimee-lou]

Kte: I hope Chloe feels better soon. I would call and re-arrange her jabs. Earl still hasnt had his due to the holidays so a delay wont hurt and she'll have time for some recuperation. to you both xx

Flora - We decorated Earl's nursery when he was 1 week old and we popped his monitor onto his moses basket and shut him away while he slept. The fumes didn't seem to affect him too badly but then again he was a lot more sleepy back then. Good luck with the move. We moved into our house on the 6th Jan 2007....nearly 3 years ago. That's literally the longest I've ever stayed in one place!!

Earl is teething for definite now. He's never without drool all over his face and I'm having to put gel on as otherwise he's a monster. They're not cutting yet though, he has had lovely lumps where his canines are going to be fir a good few weeks though and they're getting sharper. He's chewing his hands constantly....and my hands.....and anything else that ventures close! he's also waking at really random times dependent on his teeth...last night 1 and 5, the night before was 5.30 only, night before that was 11.30 and 4........ And he's always starving when he wakes too!? How does that work? lol

But, other than that he's a happy soul. It's Mummy who's in the mood today. Earl had me up at 1am, was bavk asleep by 1.30 so I went back to bed only to be still laid awake at 3am! I tried everything to get to sleep until eventually sheer exhaustion took over. Earl woke again at 5, and thankfuly I was able to get some more sleep before he woke for the day at 8am. I was so snappy and out of sorts. My only explanation is that I should be having my period now (tummy ache, spots everywhere, starving hungry.....all classic AF!) so thank you hormones.....

I can't believe these babies are getting so big! 12 weeks is 3 months, a quarter of a year!! Earl is really growing up fast (9 weeks now!) and I'm so excited about the next steps....playtimes, weaning, crawling, walking, talking (although I swear sometimes his cries sound like words lol.....or am I spending too much time with him!? lol)

Anyhoo, time for lunch Have a good day ladies

 

[Maffie]

Kte hope Chloe feels better soon, the doctors wouldn't do Noah's jabs as he had a chest infection. It's almost cleared now though.

Aimee I think noah makes sounds like words too

Im having milk issues at the moment, so im trying to get my supply up

We are also moving sooner than I expected. Our current house is leaking from the bay roofs and the heating has packed in, landlord not done a thing so new landlord said we can have the keys on Monday Poor oh is stuck in a cold damp house packing while im all snuggled up warm at my mums.

 

[Kte]

My docs must have been sadistic as they still did them to her!

 

[florabean1981]

Maffie, that's great the new landlord is letting you move more quickly, although time constraint-wise, you're gonna be exhausted I'm sure! Did I tell you OH got me a little electric pump for xmas? just a basic tommee tippee elctric one, but so far it's great- I cant get anymore milk out than with the manual one, but I get it in loike 5-10 minutes instead of 30 minutes like with the manual. I've been trying to master the knack of uysing the elec one on one boob & the manual on the other at the same time- hilarious to watch as I'm the most unco-ordinated girl in the world, but I can get quite a bit out that way, which means I can build up my freezer stash for the future.

Aimee, I swear Harry sounds like he's talking to me sometimes coz his intonations are exactly right for answering me! And he sometimes sounds like he's saying 'oh dear', 'no' and 'wow!' maybe we all just have exceptionally clever babies???!!! Or slightly crazy mummies?

My nephew made me laugh last night... Harry was crying while I was pumping, as he'd justn woken up, so my nephew went & checked on him... Harry stopped crying & I could hear him on the monitor, with him saying to Harry, "It's ok, mummy's just emptying her boobies so they go flat so she has little nipples like me & you instead of big fat ones like my mummy. Dont worry, she'll give you a bottle of boobie milk instead and then you'll shut up for longer I reckon coz all you do is cry & to be honest it's a bit annoying because I want to play with you... Hurry up & grow big like my brother coz then I'll take you to the park & maybe you can go on the swing & we can share a Simpsons cookie!"
me & my sister both cracked up hearing him chat away like that, thinking no one but harry could hear him. So cute!!!!! Ahhhk, to see the world through a 5 yr old's persepctive, hey?!

anyway, better go get the hus to the house to do some undercoat jazz & meet OH there. Oh the joy when it's peeing down with rain.

 

[Kaites]

Sounds like we have a drooly gang of babies. I've attached a pic that my mum took of Emma on xmas eve- pretty gross looking spit beard, but definitely shows off the drool situation we've got happening here She loves being in overalls so that she can chew on the top of the bib too. It seems like this month has flown by- we're 12 weeks today too.

Aimee- I swear I've heard Emma say words too. The funniest thing I've heard so far was when she was on the change table and made some noises that sounded like "oh shit".

Maffie- glad to hear you are moving sooner (and you get to avoid lots of the packing ) - sounds like your current place is falling down around you!

Kte- cute pic of Chloe in her bouncer! Hope she is feeling better soon.

Flora- no special plans for new years eve here- just my brother coming over. Sounds like your house is coming along well. I hope the move goes smoothly!

Chaos- i hope Autumn's tooth isn't bothering her too much. The laughing fit sounds cute

Hope everyone is recovering from xmas Our fridge is finally void of leftovers and I don't think I packed on too many pounds I love the holidays but am actually looking forward to things getting back to normal around here. Hope everyone is having a good day!

 

[littlekitten8]

Afternoon girls. Went and got James weighed this afternoon and he is now 11lb 4oz! No wonder my arm aches when I feed him. Went to Tesco and had James and Harri in the trolley. Harri was chatting to James and he just kept laughing at Harri and chatting away to him. Was so cute!

He has also learned a new trick...he is pulling himself forward! And if he falls to the side a bit he can correct himself.

 

[aimee-lou]

Earl giggled!!!!!

Before bed, we always have playtime so he can wind down in the bath and then be ready to sleep. I had him in his chair and was making funny faces, saying his name etc etc as you do. I decided to sing some songs, and I started with 'Incy Wincy Spider'....he put on the biggest grin and just let out a giggle! I think a million fairies were just made!! (For those that have ready Peter Pan! lol)

He 's in bed now snoring away and I'm trying to decide what the hell to cook for tea....I think tuna jacket potatoes as Hubby is back in work at 6.30 tomorrow having only just left there now....he should be home by 9 I hope and we'll be in bed by 10. Lets hope I can sleep tonight!

 

[Kte]

Afternoon all,

Im worn out today, just got Chloe down in her moses basket. Should put some washing on soon! Just, its cold out there! lol. Im such a wuss. She has been more snuffily again so is struggiling to eat. OH has gone to the doctors for a weird lump that has appeared on the side his head so he is going to get some stuff from the pharmacy for her. She is still out of sorts from being ill and her jabs yesterday but she is being a very brave little girl.

Hope everyone is okay, sorry I haven't had a proper catch up

 

[Kte]

Argh I really really want to munch rubbish! I have to be careful tho becase of my No2 toilet tear issues, I have some great medication but I am still worried when it runs out. I have been eating lots of fresh fruit and veg which has helped but I still know it's not right . . . so heavy junk food is not a good idea! Think I may have to make myself a subsetute hot chocolate! I wish not eating all the junk would help but my belly is just as blobby as ever, all else has returned to normal but the jelly belly remains! I guess I really should get back to doing sit-ups!

In the madness of yesterday I forgot to say, Chloe weighed in at 12lb 14oz yesterday and so since she is hovering around the 91st centile I have had no more, "watch her weight" comments

Hope your all well, having a good time being busy with Christmas, moves and the New Year which will soon be upon us!

I will most likely be on tomorrow as OH is working tomorrow and New Years day (although as there are only 3 shops open we hope his work call to say don't bother! People of Derby, don't buy any more milk tomorrow lol ) So, anyway, incase people pop on: I wish you, the bumpkins & the rest of your families a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and Well wishes for 2010!

 

[littlekitten8]

I'm so frickin angry! OH agreed to do the night feed as I've not been feeling at all well today and think I'm brewing another kidney infection. Woke up to James screaming and went into the nursery to find out why...to find OH asleep in the chair and James about to fall off him onto the floor! Grabbed James and poked OH to wake him and he was all apologies and sat up and started feeding him again. I went back to bed after a few moments cos I didn't want him to feel like I didn't trust him. Anyway after about 2 minutes I called out to him to see if he was ok and didn't get an answer so went back into the nursery...and he was frickin asleep again, feeding James's shoulder! So I took James and sent OH to bed where he is now sprawled diagonally across the bed. Yay. He is so hard to wake so its going to be hell getting back to bed now. Plus James was so unsettled from his little ordeal that it took ages to settle him and get him to feed cos he needed to babble the whole story to me and then he would only feed while clinging to my arm with 1 hand touching my boob. He is now back in his cot and asleep but I can't go back to bed yet cos I'm so upset by it.