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[new_to_ttc]

The kids are only allowed fruit, yoghurt or cheese snacks for morning break. I think thats fair enough its something they eat everyday, so allowing cakes and sweets everyday isnt good, but as treats its no big deal kids need a bit of everything. As for packed lunches, Joshua has the most healthiest box I can musta, but withn all that he also has 1 small chocolate biscuit. One day I sent him in with a mini roll instead (small individual cake bar) and the school really went to town on telling him off and took it off him. This happened twice, so the following day I sent him in with a jam sandwich, crisps, box of dried raisins, chocolate moouse yoghurt thing and a chocolate biscuit. When he came out of school I opened the box infront of his teacher and asked why he was allowed his lunch. She said everything was on the 'allowed' list. So I went mad, there was absolutely nothing good in that box for him, he was like a kid possessed for ages lol and yet they had old him off for a small cake bar intended for packed lunches, as a treat after he had had fresh fruit, veg, humous, savory sandwich or meat, whole milk yoghurt. In the end they apologised they werent sure what the cake was (any one in the UK how long have mini rolls been in business???). Now I only give him chocolate biscuits just incase but made me mad! Kids should not be allowed all that other rubbish in their box! **steps of soap box** lol

Hopeful thats really bad Hope you're ok hun!

Joshua would be way cuter if he stopped telling people I was fat lol As if I didnt have enough 'Im getting fat' issues lol

 

[Wiggler]

new - I'm in southeast England, below London.

mummy - Can't wait to hear how everything at the gender place goes, and huge congrats on the potty peeing! Dylan isnt ready yet, so we are going to start sometime next year.

hopeful - ouch! That sounds so sore! what morons!

soph - Yea its at least 2 litres of water a day, but it includes watery fruit. I drink all my water out of a pint glass and have 5-6 glasses a day, I know I should drink more though


Me, OH and Dylan didn't sleep well last night, Dylan woke up twice in the night, and OH got up to see to him, I woke up about 4 times convinced it was time for OH to get ready for work, but eat time he would look at his phone and tell me it was 2am, 2.30am, 3am, 4am and tell me how early it was and to go back to sleep

OH has decided he will be working an extra half day every few weeks to build up some extra holiday time so he can have time off when I am at physio and other appointments. His work are really great, they know about my anxiety and hip problems so he is allowed to take holiday at short notice to come to appointments with me.

Talked to OH last night and the day that santa is coming to OH's work (they have a xmas day there for poeple to come in, see reindeer and meet santa) is the day after my 20 week scan so Its pretty likely that I wont be able to go after walking a few miles the day before. I'm heartbroken, I missed Dylan meeting Santa last year too, as my hips were still bad then, OH promised to take lots of pics, but its not the same.

 

[new_to_ttc]

Ahhh Wiggler hun, why are you waiting for your MW appt to get a physio referral?? Why dont you get it all sorted and started. Im sure she'll be happy to do organise it all over the phone! There is a girl on my FB that had severe spd, oh she was a mess, and she has just recently had surgery to correct her pelvis (well actually probably be a year now) but if you want I can ask her to add you and maybe give you some advice?? There is another lass who has spd and hypermobility (I think!) and she would more than happily fill your inbox with advice if you want, she is stll suffering bless and is waiting for support from the authorities for surgery etc but she isnt happier than when she is helping someone else

 

[Wiggler]

My MW wants to see me in person, so instead of being stuck on the sofa twice after the walk, I though its easier to wait. I'm hoping there is a bloody miracle and I see the Physio before Xmas though, I might get crutches and be able to go with OH and Dylan to see Santa.

That would be great hun, more advice is always useful

I just can't wait for the SPD hell to be over and done with, then I can finally work on getting out and tackling my anxiety issues.

 

[wild2011]

hello ladies, ive just munched a hot creamy chicken bake yum, could have eaten 3-4 lol.

my girls are only allowed to take fruit for their snack. they have a water bottle that the school provides, they are allowed to drink through lessons etc but only water,

lunchboxes cannot have chocolate crisps or cake, they get taken off them and binned. if they are in the infants then they get free milk at lunchtime, or a cup of water. no jouce or squash pop to be sent in.

so mine have sarnis with chicken breast or some such filling or cold pastas or savory rice, a yogurt, a piece of fruit and carrot/cucumber sticks. they hate it hahah

school dinners r grose though mine dont like one thing on the menu, except the puddingd, seems a bit mean to allow fattening pudding after every meal but not allowing my kids a treat snack if theyve eaten their healthy lunch.

ohwell.

i need to get maternity stuff, i live right buy an out of town, next clearance, normal next, matalan clearance, george, newlook and peacocks. its literally 10 mins walking distance, so i wont have trouble getting stuff, but got so many prezzies to buy.

 

[Wiggler]

Wow, the school sounds strict, but its great that they are encouraging healthy eating. How are you feeling today hun?

I'm a short train ride away from portsmouth and they have a great centre there full of nice store with discounted prices. I might go there in January, reduced prices + january sales = very happy me

I made a hot lunch for us earlier, steak pie, jacket potato and peas, it was really really good, and I'm making macaroni cheese for dinner, its going to be delish! Its so nice to eat a hot filling meal when the weather is getting colder.
xxxx

 

[hopefulmama]

Well i think its amazing they are actually going through with their word at schools and only letting kids eat well, because there are sooo many overweight kids who become overweight adults then don't understand how this happened, well i would say the parents for letting them eat whatever they want and not teaching their kids what's good and whats not and just becoming lazy and accustomed to eating poorly. I don't think a snack here and there is bad or going to hurt anyone, but I remember when I was in school and the lunches being totally crap and kids bringing horrible things with them and no one cared.
At the end of the day, i think its a bit hard and hypocritical for parents to push nutrition and healthy eating on kids when they don't do it themselves.

 

[Wudluvanuva1]

Do u mean Gunwarf Wiggler?
That's near me
God i wish it would stop raining, it's awful so glad i have a car

 

[Wiggler]

The only thing that really irritates me about eating healthily is the cost of healthy food is so expensive. Junk food is so much cheaper and a lot of people eat unhealthily as a result. I grew up eating unhealthy food as it was a hell of a lot cheaper than good nutritional food.

I want me, OH and our kids to eat healthily, which is why I am putting such an effort into learning to cook good homemade food.

One thing I think that is worse than junk food is all the preservatives and additives put into food, its disgusting. I know for a fact the stuff put into food makes me ill, as when we switched to good homemade food my problems went so I dont want my kids having that stuff.

 

[Wiggler]

yea Wud, gunwarf! I love it there, haven't been in sooo long though. And Pompey does of course have a mahoosive Primark!

 

[hopefulmama]

Yes wiggler, i agree... thats why i prefer to cook everything myself because i know what is going in me... Unless i am going to very nice restaurants or places i know that use very fresh ingredients, or places i know the owners of so i know whats going on, i will not eat out otherwise. I quit ordering pizza, and started making my own which is so much better tasting and for you, which i think people use pizza as a easy go to, when its just as easy to make at home and can be fun.

 

[new_to_ttc]

Homemade food sometimes isnt any better or healthier. I totally agree that there isw little point drumming healthy eating into kids at school if they are going to come home to processed foods and a computer system. And there is a big part of the problem. I grew up in a large family, money was tight and so food was basic. 'working mans dinners' my mam called them. Potato bakes, stew etc etc BUT we also caqme home from school, got a bike and went out hours waiting for dinner to come. Then after dinner you played some more. No more sat still at computers for hours when we were kids and so the food wasnt necessarily all that important (although I appreciate it is!!). I cook Joshua all kinds because he has a varied palet and will eat anything, I myself dont enjoy fish and rice etc but I make sure Joshua gets it, and I limit the wii to 1hour in the week and 1 hour on a weekend day. Schools can only do so much, yet parents often pile all the blame and responsibility on them.

And on a healthier note ... the cakes went great lol House smells delish lol first batch burnt a tiny bit because a friend called round as the timer went off so they came out about 3 or 4 minutes late, so unfortunately Joshua and I will have to eat them lol

 

[Inge]

keep getting an on off throbbing pain sort of like a stitch but im sat down It only last for a few minutes though Also my hips and leg joints have been really hurting today at work. Not good when I stand for 6hrs a day Urgh why does pregnancy have so many problems?

 

[luckyme225]

I know my mom tried to feed us fairly healthy for the most part. She didn't have tons of extra money because she was a single parent and spent a lot of money on our extra curricular activities, so we would have fries, chicken nuggets, etc ... None of us were over weight and I believe it's because we would get outside and play. We could jump on the trampoline after school or ride our bikes around the neighborhood. Lots of kids spend time in doors playing on the computer or playing video games... I don't think that's helping to keep them in shape. So I think part of them blame is the food kids eat but not getting enough exercise plays a big part too.

I am an emotional wreck today. I've been all teary since I woke up. I called my husband just to tell him I love him and he asked what I had broken lol. I hope I'm not a crybaby all day.

I think it's about time I get my hair done. I was waiting until I was done with first trimester and the time has come. My roots are getting pretty bad so I'm always tossing my hair up. Hopefully I can fit some time in before Christmas pictures lol.

I have to start work early this week (tomorrow) because I have two classes I have to attend the next two days. I can imagine this is going to be one long week 1/2 of work. I just hope it passes quick, I have an ultrasound before my last day of work on Friday. Hoping my SCH is gone and I can go back to normal activities.

 

[new_to_ttc]

Ahhhh Inge hunni. Pregnancy definitely isnt all fun and games

Sorry Lucky I chuckled at your DHs response, bless him!! Think we all get one of the days from time to time! I hope the scan goes well Im back at work next week, I do a fraction of what you do and Im dreading it, I really dont know how you manage it all hun xxxx

 

[Inge]

work is hard to do when you feel bad I had to take a week off because of my sickness and hated it but now I cant wait til january when I go down to working weekends. Not sure what il do the rest of the week but at least Il be able to rest my bones more

 

[luckyme225]

I just keep telling myself... DONE IN MARCH, DONE IN MARCH, DONE IN MARCH. I can't wait to try and relax a bit before baby #2 comes and I get no sleep for a long time, a year if s/he if like Connor. Anyone else counting down the days until they are done with work haha?

 

[Inge]

me! But iv got a lot to do before baby comes. Try to get a liveable house for us all, some how make enough money and get settled before he/she comes

The damp is bad now with this awaful weather. I touched the pillow on the bed and it was cold and damp! OH denies its because of the damp in the walls but I wouldnt be getting black rub off the wall onto my hand if it was just because the wall was cold would I?
He doesnt want to go to the council again as they said they cant do anything til babys birth certificate comes through and he's accepted it They dont know about the damp or overcrowding and I dont want to keep pushing him cos Im worried he'll have enough of the nagging

 

[luckyme225]

I'm sorry Inge. Hope things can get worked out and settled soon. Something should be done about the walls, you don't need the stress of worrying.

 

[new_to_ttc]

Meeeeeeeeeeeee lolol I go back to work on Tuesday and already telling myself its not too bad, soon be time to leave again lol I got 6 weeks annual leave to take between now and March so me thinks I'll have lots of time off lolol