Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[Sassy_TTC]

We need to defo start planning a big meet, can you imagine how much fun that would be?! I'll be in Vegas next year, is that near anyone??

Ahhh round, he is so gorgeous. I love his stripy suit.

Poppy's a bit better already today, Zac's just about to cut his 2 front teeth already so he had a mass screaming fit over that!

Thank god it's nearly the weekend, this week with poorly babies has done me in!x

 

[heart tree]

Berkeley is rigt over the Bay Bridge from SF. I had Delilah in SF. We have to meet up if you come this way! Happy 3 months Bryce!

Sassy, with enough time to plan, I might be able to go to Vegas. It isn't that far from me.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Oohhh really, what's not far to you? Us Brits see a 3 hour car trip as a massive journey!

It'll be October next year for sure.x

 

[heart tree]

In California, a 3 hour road trip is right down the street!

Vegas is about a 14 hour car trip, but only an hour plane ride or so. I was there in October when Tim and I drove to the Grand Canyon. We stopped in Vegas on the way in and on the way out for my birthday. It was a great drive. Maybe we can plan to do another one in October for my birthday again!

 

[LucyJ]

Mel very similar to round benjamin takes a long time to settle even when picked up, he doesnt seem to realise we are there and he has a really distressed cry its the only time I hear him cry like that, so different to his normal cries.

Round bryce is gorgeous he looks like hes going to be a cheeky one wow cant believe hes 3 months already. Hope you feel better soon allergies suck.

Thank hoping he is such a happy contented little boy at all other times. So glad you had a good time with Allie.

Amanda a disco meet up would be so great I hope it does happen. Im still up for meeting in new york as Round suggested I think! Thats good she settled herself if only for a few mins its a step in the right direction.

Sassy glad poppys feeling better aww poor Zac, hope they are both happier tomorrow.

Afm: benjamins slept through last night 8pm till 7am with no night terror which is great news its strange how they seem to come in chunkcs he can be fine for weeks then has them for a few days/ a week then none for a while hope the gaps in between get longer or they stop completely.

Steve hasnt got any work tomorrow so will be with us which will be lovely but bit worrying as he may not have anything next week either, we're going to use the time to get lots down in the house and have some family time.

We may be in florida next year.

 

[msarkozi]

the nightmares must be a scary experience. I hope they outgrow them soon

Vegas is probably a 4-5 hour flight for me....and way too long of a drive lol!

I am heading to bed soon, and praying for a good nights sleep....Kash has been waking around 1:45am every night (sometimes multiple times through the night), and it has been so draining. So, hoping he doesn't wake up crying at all tonight. I didn't give him any advil before bed this time either for the teething, as I want to see how he copes without it. Wish me luck!

Goodnight girls (or good morning for the ones across the pond )

 

[Allie84]

Amber, I'm so happy you have been able to keep Allie entertained. I saw a FB posting from Allie's friend asking her if she was still available to meet up. I felt like replying and saying "um, she came out there to see you!" Luckily, Amber, you live there too!

That's a different friend lol! I'm heading up to Boulder where I went to college to see a college friend tomorrow. She's visiting from France for a few months to see her American boyfriend

BUT it's funny you mention that, Hearty, because my trip here has been such a nightmare! I wrote about it in my journal but basically my best friend of 15 years isn't making the time to see me at all. She wanted me to come down and see her but for some reason she thinks 2 half days is more than enough time. Tonight I had to drop her off before 8 pm after only picking her up in the afternoon because she won't be away from her hubby for more than 8 hours! I expressed that it hurt my feelings that I spent hundreds of dollars and flew 1000 miles to see her and she said her husband would never leave her for more than 8 hours and wouldn't do the same to him. And her husband was texting my phone today bugging her to come home! There are a few more details in my journal from last night, and today was no better. It was actually worse. This is the best friend since middle school that I moved to Scotland with, went to college with, was roommates with, and got married a week a part from. But honestly, I am SO grateful for Amber! I would have been all alone Tuesday night without her, seriously. I can't figure out what's wrong with my friend. It's so bizzarre. BTW she told me her and husband had sex 4 times in 24 hours recently. They clearly do not have children yet.

I'm sorry, I haven't really read back....no time, just exhausted and need to sleep, but I had to have a look at the Disco thread before bed!

Hearty, how did Delilah end up doing in the bouncer? Alistair used to love sleeping in his in the bathroom while I took long baths. Those days were nice! Hopefully you get some more of that.

Mel, sorry your little guy is having nightmares, too.

Sassy and Round, hope everyone is feeling better soon! Happy 3 months, Bryce! And omg, what a big boy with teeth, Zac!

Lucy, enjoy your day off with Steve tomorrow!

 

[hoping:)]

Round- I am about to break out our humidifier as well. I either have a cold or allergies and this dry air is not helping my throat. I really hope you and Bryce are on the mend soon. Its hard work taking care of a sick baby especially if you are sick yourself. Happy belated 3 months to Bryce!!! The picture of him smiling is precious.

Amanda- even though she didn't last long in the bouncy it is still a start. I can’t imagine how hard it is with the reflux. How long until they normally outgrow it?

Lucy- enjoy your time with Steve. Hopefully work will pick up for him soon!

Mel- I hope Kash was a good sleeper last night! Penny decided to start her day at 5:30 am this morning

Allie- It was my pleasure. I responded to you about your friend in your journal. Your right… clearly a relationship without children. I think the most we have dtd in a day is twice . With Penny we have to constantly sneak around and hurry up and get busy when she is either napping or down for the night (sometimes that is part of the fun). Sometimes we are both so exhausted that we will happily trade dtd for a relaxing night on the sofa with a good movie and a beer.

I would also be down for a Disco meet up! I’m probably the same distance Amanda is to Las Vegas and plane ticket are usually pretty reasonable. How fun would it be to have all the Disco girls together living it up in Vegas?!

 

[heart tree]

Oh Allie, I'm glad I didn't tell off the wrong friend! LOL!

Can't catch up properly as my MIL is visiting. Will post more later.

 

[msarkozi]

Allie, I am sorry your friend is being like that. I can't believe her husband was texting you!! My feelings would be hurt too...and I probably would end up telling her to ef off if it was me lol!

Kash actually slept all night last night, so that made me happy. I went in his room this morning to wake him up, and again the bum was up in the air and he was sleeping away. Now that the weekend is upon us, I am hoping he sleeps in tomorrow! They always seem to know when it is a sleep in day for you and like to wake up early lol!

Hope Penny lets you get in a nap today hoping

 

[pregoinnorge]

Hi girls,
Been lurking at work
Sorry! Will catch up properly soon!

 

[NatoPMT]

I darent even go into central London, 3 tube stops away, let alone vegas.

Everyone come to, er, Holloway.

sorry dont have time to post properly but last i read hoping put me to shame with her party arrangements and beautiful cake and i LOVE those pics of Alistair and Penny. And vic was in her old work clothes.

i am now pre-pregnancy weight as of this morning. I have lost 2 stone this year. 7lbs to go for pre-mc weight now.

mel, what CD are you? I am CD11.

Poor baby ben - night terrors? how awful!

 

[hoping:)]

Amanda- have a good time with your MIL

Mel-It is so nice when the babies sleep in. I love when they sleep with their butt in the air. I call it the "stink bug" position"

Hi Preggo!

Nato- I'm sure whatever you do for Eloise's 1st birthday will be really special I can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures. GO you with your negative 2 stones You always look so beautiful and youthful in your FB pictures! FX this is your lucky cycle!!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Tim called to tell me we have to get Penny a new tooth brush because she swirled it around in our toilet Little stinker!

 

[LucyJ]

Allie I'm so sorry about your friend I just dont understand her and Im so cross shes treating you this way. Her relationship sounds very dependant on each other and quite controlling wtf was her husband doing texting you its very odd. I think I said in your journal but if she treats people like this she'll end up very lonely. Hope you've had a good time with your college friend.

Mel its crazy how babies no when its a lie in day they wake up early but hope kash decides to sleep in for you. It amazes me the position babies sleep in I always was think how can they be comfy but they always seem to peaceful.

Well done Nato on the weight loss.

Hoping have had a lovely day with steve thanks we took benjamin swimming then went off shopping with the intention of getting me a pair of boots and a top but ended up buying a jacket and a puzzle for Benjamin We also had lunch out well bought sandwichs and sat outside eating them and met up quickly with steves brother while he was on his lunch break. Benjamin loved having daddy at home all day. Steve got up with Benjamin and let me lie in this morning which was so good

We also got Benjamin weighed today he is now 17lbs 14oz (8.14 kg) I'm a bit worried as it means he has dropped down centiles he was just above the 2nd centile but now is just under the 0.4th. He eats well, is very active and happy. He's always been on the low end and is little but I was expecting him to have moved up centiles not down. As steve was with me today we drove up to the drs and I got an appointment to see the baby dr next tuesday, I may be overreacting just a bit concerened I would have talked to my hv but really dont like her so thought it was best to see the dr who I saw about his reflux, shes lovely. I'd normally talk to my mum but shes on holiday steves calm about it but just tells me if I need the reassurance then to speak to the dr. What do you think? Any advice would be great.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Ahhh Lucy I can imagine how worrying that is! I'm sure all is fine, maybe he's just petite, you are too right?
Does he have a good appetite? What does he eat on a regular day?
He's not walking yet is he? I noticed Poppy's appetite grew loads when she started walking!

Good luck this cycle NATO, and a massive well done for hitting pre preggo weight.

Yuck hoping, that's funny! Has she put anything down the toilet yet? I'm waiting for pops to do that!

 

[LucyJ]

I think he eats really well he has porridge for breakfast a massive bowl then will have a snack mid-morning a biscuit or fruit or breadsticks sometimes all. This morning he had porridge, then a bit later some grapes, half a piece of toast (steves breakfast), 2 breadsticks and a little gingerbread man (one of the organix ones) plus hes drank a whole beaker of water and is on his second. For lunch he'll either have left overs from the previous night or he'll have a sandwich or finger food cheese, cumcumber, bread & butter, or cheese on toast, or bread pizzas as a treat I do a savoury french toast. He'll have a snack in the afternoon as well especially if I have anything when hes teething I'll give him a bit of french bread to munch on, he'll eat grapes, breadsticks, the orangix cheese & herb puffs. For his evening meal I try to do it so he eats what we eat he loves sausages and roasted veg, homemade burgers with veg carrots being his favourite, turkey and peppers, spag bol. Tonight we are having meatballs with mash and veg. Then he'll have 150ml ish of warm milk before bed.

He's not walking yet but is cruising round the furniture and is a climber. He's got a trolley with wooden blocks in and walks with that he also emptys the blocks out and climbs into the trolley and rocks himself across our living room

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Lol, cheeky boy. It sounds like he ears plenty and all good stuff. Thing is you don't want to load him with higher calorie stuff as then he'll only and that type of food. As long as he's healthy it doesn't matter if he's a bit small!xx

 

[LucyJ]

Thanks sassy Ive always said hes little but perfect but as he eats well I really thought he would of moved up the centilies but maybe because hes so active he burns it all off. I would describe him as a healthy happy little boy so maybe I should focus on that and not worry about how much he weighs.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Definately Lucy. You never know he may have a huge spurt and then jump up some centiles. Try not to stress.xx

 

[Allie84]

I think Sassy is right Lucy, and he's just petite! Moving down less than 2 percentile points isn't very much anyways and it could just be a difference in full nappies whene he was weighed, etc. Maybe he'd done a big poo, who knows, lol! It sounds like he eats really well and he sounds super active. And as you've reminded me in the past, breast fed babies are generally smaller (even though you've weaned from BF).

Hoping, OMG about Penny and the toilet. Good thing Tim caught it, though, lol! I ended up doing a Gymboree class Friday morning after you'd suggested it and Alistair loved it though he cried when he had to go under the parachute.

Nato, well done on the weight loss! Best of luck for this cycle.

Hi, Amy! Good to see you. Update?!