May Mummy's 2012

[Lollipopbop]

Well done Logan! What a clever boy. I hope you and your OH are feeling better Tay, it's not nice being unwell over christmas.

Johnny is just the same as Taylor! He's so vocal haha... constantly shouting
How is Taylor with crawling now? Johnny has been getting on his knees and rocking back and forward and kind of crawls backwards but not forwards yet, he still gets around by rolling and shuffling though, it's so funny watching him.

Oh and I hope the sale goes through too Sarah! I bet you can't wait to finally move in and good luck with the christening, can't wait to see some pics.

I can't believe how quick they've grown too, 7 months sounds like nothing but so much has happened! My sister is 4 months pregnant, due in June and she is just like I was... she cannot wait. Pregnancy feels like such a drag but once it's over, you completely forget how long it took.

Rambled on again. What are everyone's plans for your LO's 1st birthday? I know it's a while away but it'll be here before we know it! I think we're just going to have a little party around mine with the family and cousins etc and Johnny can have his first sweet thing (cake) anyone elses MIL obsessed with feeding LO chocolate? Mine is! She always wants to give him chocolate and stuff haha

 

[mare]

Lol Chloe I know exactly where your coming from, my mom was always obsessed with giving all of mine sweets, chocolate, crisps ect!!
Taylor is crawling sort of, he knows what to do with both hands abd knees but not at the same time lol! He gets around sliding himself everywhere and almost crawling, he crawls backwards too and does the rocking, it's funny!
Looking forward to his christening
Sara you looks like your working yourself really hard x Im not going back to work it will be strange as I've worked all my life, I suppose I will still be working but from home, I will be taking it a bit slower though and do my embroidery when Taylor's having his nap and others are at school, and then for a few hours when kids in bed x is everyone still night feeding? My others had finished night feeding long before now, Taylor is now waking twice a night. I've finally got him to drink out of a cup, he never took to the bottle at all, im still breastfeeding but im now going to slowly switch to the cup lol!
Chloe your right this time has gone too fast, I'm trying to enjoy every minute as no more babies for me.
Any teeth yet??

 

[Irish Eyes]

We have been struggling with sleep a bit but starting to get some improvement! No teeth here yet still, feels like he'll never get them. He learnt to clap yesterday so has spent all day doing that! No signs of crawling but he's finally learnt to roll over.

That's going to feel strange not working I'm sure, whats everyone else doing about work?

 

[mare]

Clever boy logan clapping
We have a crawler!!!! And he waved, he did it at baby group, all the mommys and babies were in a circle singing hello song, they sang hello taylor and he waved back! One proud mommy here!
Has everyone got a date to go back to work?
Xx

 

[Irish Eyes]

Well done Taylor!! No stopping you now with the crawling!

I'm going back in May, not looking forward to it!

How's everyones sleep going? Logan has been absolutely awful for the last month or so, really awful! I feel exhausted!

 

[Lollipopbop]

Well done Taylor and Logan! Clever boys.

We've also been entertained by Johnny's clapping, he gets so proud of himself when he does it!
We still night feed here, Johnny wakes up twice usually and has half a bottle each time, it'll be heaven when he sleeps through but I have no idea when that'll be!

I'm not back at work as with childcare costs, it really wouldn't financially work but I'm pretty happy about it, I always imagined being a sahm and I'm lucky that my OH supports us! I will most likely start doing some courses as the college has a free creche so I'd be silly not to take advantage and I don't want to go back to being an administrator once I do go back to work. I do some bits from home, making custom jewelry pieces, extra cash is nice!

 

[mare]

Don't blame you Chloe, it would cost me over £100 a week in child care if I went back, that's without school holidays! I only work 12 hours!
Work are driving me mad at the min. I go to the baby peeps group at my local children's centre, as you know it's also where I work, well I have invited my mummy friends I have met at baby group, also Colline work friends. They have been told they can't socialise with families who use the centre, hang in a minute! Are staff not suppost to use services? It's a joke!
Taylor's sleep is getting worse but tooth number 4 is almost here x

 

[L-C]

Sorry I've not been on, been feeling a little overwhelmed and down recently. Don't think it helps that Ava's sleep is dreadful. At worst she is up every 40 mins until I give in and let her come in with me and at best she sleeps three hours, and then come in with me. I have tried everything, not really sure what to do now. Tay how is Logan's sleep?

It's such a relief she's so adorable. She is clapping, waving and crwaling (or sorts, she drags one leg lol!!). She is just so clingy and freaks out if I leave the room! Everything seems to be impossible with her. Just tried to get her to go down for a nap and she needs time but Will is constantly whining at me or just making noise. It seems so unfair on her, no wonder he night time sleep is so bad, when she doesn't stand a chance in the day. she was so good initially, I feel like I've ruined her. I go back to work in eight weeks and have to work some evenings until midnight. I'm so worried about how my DH is going to manage with the two of them especially with Ava and no brest feed and then getting her to go. I guess it could make or break the problem.

How is Taylor getting on with the cup?? How did you do it? Does he take much, might have to try it but have no idea where to start.

It all seems to be really positive or really negative here, with not much inbetween xxxx

 

[Irish Eyes]

Vicky your pic is just adorable! I'm sorry you're having a hard time, I can completely relate! Logan usually wakes every hour. I would happily put him in bed with us but it doesn't help. He starts the night in his crib. By midnight he is sleeping in his rocker chair with me asleep on the floor next to him hubby started that on his time off to try and give me a break forgetting that Logan would want it to continue! I've had times where I've been at breaking point as well, I understand why sleep deprivation is used for torture. Luckily he's a very sweet little boy and extremely loving!

Wish I could give you some advice but it would be like asking a fat person for diet tips. All I can do is hope it gets better for both of us xx

 

[mare]

These naughty babies need to learn how to sleep!!
(I work 20 hours lol not 12)
Taylor hasn't really had the cup for milk since, he will drink juice out of it though,
I'm going to start getting him to take his milk from the cup properly as I need to stop breast feeding now, maybee he will sleep better,
Sorry your feeling down vicky, I know somedays I feel so frustrated, I have crap sleep, 3 school trips, cleaning, washing ironing, bathing kids seeing and it all starts again, I have stress of selling our house too!
Also we all keep getting I'll one after the other, it's mine and Taylor's turn now

After all said, I watched call the midwife repeat last night and broke my heart, lastly lost her baby son
I know it's not real but this happens all the while, so It made me realise how lucky I am xx

 

[mare]

Oh the cup I use is the cheaper tommy tippy plastic with flip up spout, it's the only one he drinks from x

 

[Lollipopbop]

Sorry to hear about everyone's sleep. I know how you feel but we've luckily hit a turning point and Johnny only wakes once or twice a night now and sleeps until 9am.

I've tried all different cups but Johnny gives me a dirty look every time I'll keep trying but he's not keen! Oh and still no teeth, where are they?

 

[mare]

We have 6 teeth now lol xx

 

[Irish Eyes]

We have one thats broken through but you can only just feel it. He has now taken 9 unassisted steps in one go!

 

[mare]

Omg I can't believe Logan! That's soooo clever!taylor has pulled himself up on furniture lol
How's everyone doing we're all a bit quiet xx

 

[mare]

Omg I completely forgot about this
How are we all doing?????
Taylor's on tooth 7 and walking around furniture all the while, also stair climbing lol
Anyone thinking if having another x

 

[Lollipopbop]

I've totally neglected b&b! Woah, Logan! Clever boy.

Johnny has finally got teeth, he has four and they look so cute. He's getting so busy and is cruising and crawling everywhere, he's taken 2 steps unaided and stands unaided for ages until he realises and freaks himself out I can't believe he will be 1 in less than 2 months, I'm shocked at how quick it's gone!

How is every one?

 

[Irish Eyes]

I'd forgotten about this as well. Logan has been super busy, he's had 6 teeth through & is fully walking. I think I've gotten him into bad habits though as he needs walking to sleep every time & wakes often at night which I'm struggling massively with. Not really sure how to help him!

Is everyone that's going back at work now? I start officially on the 22nd April & I'm so nervous!

As for having another, I always wanted 2 close together. I honestly can't imagine dealing with this & a toddler, I'm really going off the idea of having another. I feel I'm being selfish though as Logan deserves a brother or sister. What's everyone else thinking? Xxx

 

[mare]

Well done Johnny and Logan, Taylor just cruising lol
I'm actually going back to work may!!
Embroidery great but its such hard work and long hours.
I will keep doing it as I only work 20 hours but not half as much.
We bought a new house. A completely different one than we wanted lol! It's twice as big as ours now so I'm so excited just hope this one goes through smooth xx
Tay, I'm so glad I waited with mine, the gap between Morgan is a bit bug but Taylor and carter have 3 years which is great x

 

[Irish Eyes]

Good luck with the house move, thats such good news! Are you feeling okay about going back to work?