Mayhem Babies! May 2011 mummies and babies

[mummy3]

Having them go by themselves for a few hours is a good idea That said hun, being checked by the doctor or HV is no bad thing, if there's something there, then it may well be being triggered by your OH. Whether thats lack of attention or excitement he sounds like he has a hard time containing his emotions. I really hope you work something out

Trying to decide whether to go out now the kids seem to have recovered

 

[MilosMommy7]

sounds like my OH i'm constantly reminding him of things to do with Ava if he's alone with her. its gets so frustrating. i totally see a difference in Milo's behavior once OH gets home from work. he gets totally worked up/hyper and then he starts getting clumsy and doesn't know how to settle himself down.

 

[Wiggler]

Just to add, the mega tantrums only started after me and OH got a bit crazy about noise after the crazies started the abuse, another reason why I don't think its a medical problem, I think its learned behaviour, when we was in the old place behaviour like that would get him what he wants to avoid SS/landlord/EH/police etc calls

I have really considered leaving OH over this, I love him to bits (despite the arguments and non sex life) and the kids worship him, but I find it so hard watching the effect on Dylan.

I just talked to OH about why he is like it and his excuse is "I'm tired" I explained that he can't cope with both the kids without me for an hour, yet I do it every day so how the hell must I feel?!He just shrugged and said mmm, I swear I could kill him. ARGH!

 

[MilosMommy7]

i'd probably end up leaving someone that was like that too.

 

[Wiggler]

Well Dylan woke up about 5.15 in a lovely mood Bethany woke up about half an hour after in an equally lovely mood. She has spent all morning finding out what she can use to help her stand up and chasing Dylan and his trains around, she is getting fast with her crawling now, dylans has spent half the morning running away with his trains

Fingers crossed the day will carry on like this. I'm moving the kids dinner time from 6pm to 4-5pm today, it means we wont all be eating as a family anymore cos OH is still at work then, and if I eat that early I end up snacking at night, but the past week they have both been too tired and grumpy and barely eaten their dinner.

Bethany's 3rd tooth STILL isn't through, she doesn't seem as bothered today though which is good, I just felt her gums and it feels like its about to pop through.

x x x

 

[new_to_ttc]

I think mummy is right wiggler, having a bahavioural assessment is no bad thing hun. Although if OH is the real cause and he does not have any meltdowns when its just you then OH NEEDS to address this because thats totally unfair on Dylan! And in time Bethany will learn the same behaviour to compete for attention.

24 Sam is walking awesome with his walker!! Its soooooo not going to be long until he goes it alone

Mummy did you decide to go out witht he LOs? Glad they are feeling better!

Its dry here today we may go over to the park, might go to the one in town so Joshua can take his bike, and it shouldnt be very busy so George can play on the swings

I think George is preparing himself for movement! He now sits up and turns himself around to face something he wants, and leans forward. He's looking at his body and rocking/bouncing so i think once he masters the technical bits he'll start, looks like he wants to go - still no interest in rolling

He also cut both top teeth (toothies 3 and 4) yesterday, I saw the corners yesterday cut through today they visable.

AND! He's clapping today!!!!!!

 

[Inge]

wer defo NTNP now I had to use my womanly charms to get OH to actually say he wants to have another. He said this year or next and I sid what if we get pregnant next month? and he said then we'll have one this year
Im about to do some exercise when Leo calms down then its chicken curry with cous cous for lunch and lots of hot tea. The weather is horrible here and the grass has turned white from frost

 

[new_to_ttc]

congratulations un. and good luck npnt'ing how soon would you like it to happen?

 

[Inge]

Im happy whenever really. We got pregnant with Leo the month after I stooped my pill and our 1st month trying, so note sure how long it would take after implant.
When we went out earlier, Leo spent the journey shouting as loud as he could When we hoover up he has to shout so he's louder then the hoover he does it when the hairdryer goes on too - hes so cheeky

 

[new_to_ttc]

George shouts when he wants my attention, and he isnt getting it lol other than that he's quite quiet lol xxxx

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Wiggler, is it possible that OH might be suffering from some PPD? Men CAN and DO suffer from it too. Perhaps approaching him in another way, one that doesn't make him feel like he's being attacked for his lack of attention towards the kids, might help him open up about any sort of feelings he might have.

 

[heyyady]

The girls just SHOUT- at the vacuum, the dishwasher, Bethy, Dad, the cat, each-other, AIR...

Wiggler- sounds like moving their dinner up will be a good idea- will you be moving bedtime up as well? Or can you all sit down for desert together?

New- Yeah for George! One of these days he'll just takeoff for a toy across the room!

 

[heyyady]

Inge- how often do you eat Couscous? We have incorporated a lot of whole grains into our diet and given up pasta cry but I only do couscous once a week- my thinking is that even though it is whole wheat germ it is still dusted in flour and also a simple carb...

 

[Inge]

I eat it nearly every day Maybe 3 times a week? Iv got a staple meal I make, cous cous, veggie mince meat and lots of tomatoes and mixed herbs, all mixed up and its amazing with my dieting im more counting calories then watching other intakes (carbs,sodium,fat) I make sure their low but dont stress over it. Leos just had 1 slice of toast and loads of beans and is now full of beans - jumping around and mushing food everywhere

 

[heyyady]

lol- I'm starting the girls on Garbanzo beans this weekend, so loads of hummus will be happening here that with the curry I started them on yesterday and we've got some of Mommy's favorite lunches!

We have food stealing going on this mrning- Charlotte keeps taking Rochelle's cookie

 

[new_to_ttc]

dont like cous cous lol

 

[heyyady]

New- do you like any grains?

 

[heyyady]

I just changed Rochelle's diaper and have decided they are not having curry again. EVER.

 

[mummy3]

Heyy

Harvey, hun I think the korma would work

Good luck Inge Theres always shouting going on here, Eilidhs started having shouting contests with Ruaridh too The hoover sets off my 3 youngest

New, we went mcdinner and we took our own food George is going to be off before you know it hun and yay for new teeth

Couscous sorry!

Wiggler, glad they're in a good mood!

Brandi, hows the kids? Hun I wouldnt say men got ppd, they dont have the hormonal shift of a postpartum woman, for sure depression though

Need to pack today Want to go out though lol

 

[new_to_ttc]

what other types are they hun? I dont like cous cous and I dont like rice