Mother of all conception months Graduates

[NOMORENUMBERS]

ha ha thanks tas! thats what i said to her, dh gets frustrated that he cant get his point across sometimes - he is on the spectrum - so what exactly do we expect our toddler to be like when he cant even talk well yet gah

cant sleep, worried they wil steal the rest of my tyres whilst i sleep, worried about grandad, massive pain in my back and silly me am now worrying about the stress onthe baby. been trying to relax tonight but worried about what i am going to be greeted with tomorrow morning .. . in all areas of life

 

[madcatwoman]

Morning all!
I had my 1st full night kip since...well, i cant remember, since second tri maybe lol!. 10- 5.45. thats good enough for me!

 

[PeanutBean]

Nice one Madcat! I could do with one of those. I know there have been some but it dies feel like I've not had a full night in three years or more.

Indigo woke at 3am and 6am but I was able to sleep a bit more til half 7. She's going 6/7 hours now before that early nothing feed buy I can't get her to push it later as by 8pm she's vetting really tired.

 

[madcatwoman]

Yes by 8 PM Bailey is asleep in my arms!!. by the time ive got him down to the bedroom i can usually stir him enough to whip a clean nappy on and feed him, then hes back in his basket&sleeping again!

 

[tas1]

Morning ladies

I feel quite lucky as I have started training Calen to sleep longer,he wakes between 6-7 then I pick him up (he is all smiles too) and put him in my bed and cuddle him then offer his dummy and he goes straight to sleep for maybe another hr lol I don't know how I did it but it's quite cute and I'm thankful for abit longer!

He's such a mummy's boy as well no-one else can settle him except me and I'm not hoffering around them like I use to with Caden coz I know it's easier if someone else can settle him but nope just me oh except my mum but she does keep a good grip on him lol

Not sure if Caleb is snotty coz he's teething or because he has a cold!

Kate hope you got some sleep and your wheels are still on and your grandad is ok

Xx

 

[MADLYSBOYS]

Morning Ladies :wave:

Another good night here too 10.30pm-6.45am Charlie has fed and is now back asleep propped in the corner of the sofa Lazy boy takes after his Daddy and Bro imo

for good nights PB and madcat

In relation to the talk about children not doing as they asked or playing up I think I have the eldest `other` child except Loopys step boy Do I have that right???? Well right now we are inforcing `grounding` rules upon Oliver after trying absolutely everything else Mainly its his cheeky lip but also his totally disregard for his own safety ie running off near busy roads on the way home from school that worries me I have had to get the toddler wrist strap out again and threaten to tie him to it during the school run (you know in front of his school friends!) should be run off thankfully in the week I have been doing it hes been great and I did the same thing at the upermarket yesterday (he runs off here too!) I tie it to the pram handle point to it and say the second he runs off it goes on so far so good Whenever he misbehaves he gets grounded for one day which means no treats, no wii,ds or laptop and no playing in the garden He doesnt bother him so much on a school day however on a weekend when hes grounded like this weekend it kills him he hates it but am determined because we have tried everything else and sadly failed that we are going to stick with this one. However despite that my boy got the best school report ever its bloody amazing so on wednesday its our 2nd anniversary and DH has a fab discount voucher for pizza hut so `if` Oliver behaves between now and then we are taking him for tea as a joint celebration although he doesnt know this yet except we have said that he really doesnt want to be grounded on wednesday

 

[tas1]

Yay for good nights sleep!
I will try grounding next. I hate being the bad guy

Xx

 

[MADLYSBOYS]

Tas Charlie is teething too although not snotty yet hes been drooling and blowing bubbles .... so cute

Ladies I posted last night about applying for a new job which I am still going to do but myself and DH got talking last night and after speaking to an ex-colleague of his we think DH might go contracting His ex-colleague worked for DHs workplace freelance through an agency and was on an extortionate amount of pay daily however his contract ended with DHs workplace and now hes moved on to an even better paid job DH spoke with him last night and it seems theres work going all over the shot at the minute which could earn DH 265.00+ a day Theres risks to this however DH will be classed as self-employed so it would be a major step for us and DH says he will only do it if I will be a SAHM he says there is potential for him to be working all over the country which could mean working away during the week I told DH I am willing to be a SAHM if we come to some arrangement re cash because I dont want to be beholden to him everytime I need money, hes agreed we will come to some sort of arrangement here If DH was to go contracting it would totally change our whole life style We could get rid of those debts, I could be a SAHM and DH even says he would like me to learn to drive if he ends up been away from home so much His ex-colleague is going to have a word with the agencies who he works through (hes been contracting through these agencies for donkeys years now!) he says last week there was the perfect position for DH in Halifax We are hoping this position is still availble as a starting point We are never lucky except in love and where our boys are concerned I am praying so hard that if theres a lucky time for us ever that it is now and DH can secure this type of work I cant even begin to explain what this would mean for our boys too DH would earn in a week what he currently earns in a month

 

[gilz82]

Oh Madly that sounds like a brilliant opportunity for your DH and your family.

Nomore I hope things are ok with you this morning massive

Well Noah had a crap night last night, after the previous two being slightly more settled. He was up just before 12 wasn't hungry just in pain so cuddled, rocked, walked with him for three hours and then he decided he needed to eat. Of course that just made things worse. Managed to get him down for an hour at 5 til 6, but he woke up with a weird rash all over the right side of his face and he'd been sleeping on his left side. It's like loads of teeny red blotches there aren't any raised spots or bumps etc so just waiting on the hv phoning to make sure it's nothing to worry about.

I can't wait til we finally get the liquid form of this new medication as trying to give Noah the dissolved tablet is a farce. Doesn't matter what you mix it in half of the tiny granules end up stuck to the container or syringe. The granules are the actual medicine part so who knows what sort of dose he's actually getting.


Madcat fantastic on the sleeping through you wouldn't mind getting at 6am everyday if you'd been asleep since 10 so hopefully it'll continue.

As for naughty toddlers etc I have absolutely no knowledge other than one thing my mum said to me years ago which was consistentency is so important. So both parents have to punish, not just one bad guy and one good guy, and the punishments need to be consistent so they quickly understand the consequences. That said I'm positive it's simple to write what I just wrote down but I'm sure it's a million times harder to actually do.

 

[tas1]

Brill news about your DH and possibly a new job fingers crossed for you madly! I have the same saying that we are only lucky in love and the boys,were so alike!

Gilz hugs for a bad night I hope things get sorted for Noah,I'm counting down the days tip he can been weaned for you,it must be so hard but your handling it so well I dont think I could do it!
And it is hard punishing your babies (I know he's a toddler but he's still my baby and will be when he is 50 lol) I hate seeing him sad but then I get tk the point where I give him a slap and it breaks my heart but he just isn't listening! Hopefully today will be better he's not always naughty he's such a lovely good manned clever little boy! He keeps making me feel guilty coz he wants me to take him to bed every night like before but I've told him mummy and daddy are taking it in turns but my OH seems to be doing it all the time and it's because he doesn't wanna hold Caleb coz he has just had a smoke so Caden said well have a wash and get dressed then you can have Caleb but my OH won't listen so it leaves me feelig guilty!!

Xx

 

[vbaby3]

Nomore big hugs hun,I'm thinking of you.xxxx

Madcat and madly,wow bailey and charlie are leaving teagan behind.Bold girl is still up anywhere between 3am-4.30am for a feed everynight!
I was only saying to dh yesterday that she's 10wks today,and the boys were more or less sleeping through at this stage,hopefully she's not too far behind!

Gilz,big hugs again hun.Roll on weaning time for noah.x

Madly,I have everything crossed that things work out for dh!How brilliant that would be!
Make sure money is sorted though,maybe get a bankcrd for his account too,you should never be made feel like you always asking for money,it should be at your disposal.When will he find out?

Well after going back to bed yest morning til 11.30,I couldn't get to sleep last night til about 1am,teagan up from 4-5am,and oran woke at 6am.He'd been sleeping lately til about 8 so I was sure I had another couple hrs snoozing to enjoy,but no!

On the whole punishing thing,shay is almost 5 and we take away things he likes.His main love is x box,and dh allows him play for a couple hrs at the wk end,thats the 1st thing to go when he misbehaves.I then usually end up threatening to take away an upcoming event,like his birthday party,or trip to cinema,or his friend coming round to play.It works well lol!
I did a reward chart when he was about 3,he got a star everyday for staying in bed,eating his dinner and getting his teeth brushed without fuss and if he got stars all wk he got a kinder egg on a friday.
Oran is generally better behaved,for smacking or fighting,or just tantrums I put him down the hall sitting on the mat by the door for a couple of mins.I never thought he would stay there once I put him there,but he does,and then he has to apologise for what he did.Usually its walloping shay,so he says sorry and gives him a kiss then its peace and harmony for all of 5 minutes

 

[madcatwoman]

Madly, that sounds like a fab oppourtunity, i do feel very lucky to be a SAM i have to say. Theres not alot of money around but just enough.

We have a joint account, so i have a card, i get out what i need but i have to admit i dont go off clothes shopping, hairdressers with it, i just get essentials really!

 

[vbaby3]

Just started my 1st periodWas feeling tired and hormonal all wk end so that must have been why.
Its strange,i got my 1st af after both boys exactly 10wks after the birth and teagan is 10wks today!!

 

[madcatwoman]

I didnt wait for my AF, i started back on my pill a fortnight ago, my skin was going awful so i had to get back on it quick!

 

[tas1]

I'm still on my first af and it's been over two weeks but they said I might still bleed for abit longer after ive had the coil fitted! But I'm slightly regretting it as I feel minging bleeding all the time plus I keep getting cramps and they hurt (im a wimp hence why I had an epi in both my labours)

Got Caleb weighed today he is 15lbs 5oz and those lumps are ok! She said he looks healthy and happy so I should be happy which I am! She didn't ask about his routine or anything so she must trust me lol but this is my second so I must be getting good at it!

Also got my god daughter bits of her birthday present,I got her a Hannah montanna jewellery box with some dressing up jewellery! I like buying for girls so if any of you want me to I don't mind lol

Xx

 

[Ozzieshunni]

I have my postnatal check on the 29th I can't believe it will have been 6 weeks since I had Alex then! I'll be asking about the mirena IUD then and see about getting it put in so I don't have to worry about the pill.

Alex was on a feeding frenzy today. I phoned the breastfeeding support nurse and she said it sounds like a growth spurt. DH and I took him for a walk and he's sleeping now so hopefully that's the end of the constant feeding to up my supply. BFing is exhausting!

 

[MADLYSBOYS]

Evening Ladies :wave:

Well am damn proud of myself I walked 7.3miles today

Gilz thats exactly what we thought about dissolving the tablets It def does leave you wondering just how much they actually do get which I think is probably why it didnt work for Charlie cause imo if Gaviscon works then Omeprazole been stronger for reflux should have When do you get the liquid stuff?

Tas I think as parents we always feel guilty for something I feel bad its gotten to the `grounding` stage with Oliver but I think and say this cautiously thats its actually working

for first AF vbaby its crap I am still on mine which started on the 1st grrrrrrr wasnt expecting it because I had the depo but well along it came As for Teagan I think theres a growth spurt around the corner so I dont think it will be too much longer before she knocks that early morning feed on the head

Ozzie time sure flies Charlie is 10wks old today infact right now 10wks ago I was in theatre been prepped for his delivery he was born at 7.12pm

Thank you for all your comments re DHs work Ladies
We have a joint account and we also each have our own account so DH has said if he does go for this then I should just use my joint account card to withdraw or charge as I need to I too wouldnt go over board madcat you know just for essentials and cash to take the boys place and stuff If I was to use cash for clothes or my hair doing or whatever then I would run it by DH first but he says he wouldnt have a problem so I guess he has to except he will be the only breadwinner and will be required to pay for absolutely everything just as I would have to adjust to been a SAHM of course its all hyperthetical right now but I like to be organised and know whats what .... I guess its my OCD showing through DH is still nervous of giving up contracted employment with a company to take a risk on this incase it doesnt pay off although theres no reason why it wouldnt The funny thing is when we have ever taken a risk it has always paid off its when we have sat on the fence and played too cautiously that things have fallen apart and am a firm believer in that luck comes from taking risks so I support DH in this but I do think the choice has to ultimately be his

 

[gilz82]

Hugs for all the crappy first AFs. I'm currently on AF number 3 since Noah was born, hoping this one if a little more normal than the previous two.

Madly hopefully the liquid will cone into the pharmacy tomorrow then at least I'll know that Noah is getting the proper dosage. As for why omeprazole didn't work and gaviscon does work for Charlie the only reason I can think behind that is because of how they work differently. Gaviscon thickens milk and reduces acid almost instantly where omeprazole actually tells the brain not to produce any acid so it takes time for that function to stop completely. That's why they want you to have tried it for a fortnight before they adjust dosages etc. I hope your DH does get a chance at this job if it's going to make a better life for you and your boys Also on the SAHM and personal money for you aspect, if you were to be a SAHM wouldn't that give you time to do your balloons. That would give you a creative outlet and some money too. Is it balloons you do? I've got a bad feeling that's not right now that I've written it

As for us crappy day, Noahs reflux has been getting worse all weekend, we are back to every burp has sick with it and some of the hiccups. To the point where his last bottle, before his daily dose of omeprazole, was thrown up in three large pikes. The final one being two hours after he ate and even though he had been propped up the whole time. I am going to persevere with the omeprazole for at least a week once we get the liquid and then see where we are. Noah's gp phoned me today for and update on his progress and when I explained none so far and that I was terrified that the omeprazole was never going to work she revealed that when Noahs paediatrician spoke to her before going on holiday he had told her that Noah was borderline for being bad enough to need to operation to fix it. She believes that if weaning doesn't make a dramatic improvement in him and quickly we will have to consider surgery. I know it's done via keyhole but I really dont want it to come to them operating on my baby!!

 

[PeanutBean]

Blimey Gilz! What does the operation do? Poor you and Noah. I really hope it doesn't come to that.

Busy day for me. Generally trying to keep on top of the housework and daily dogwalk but also get the bigger renovations and decorating completed. Sigh. Had the plasterer round today to assess one of our walls. Good news is render can be patched. Bad news is to fix inside we might need to have some complex damp stuff done before we can plaster. Worse news is the deeds include a warranty from a company with no details of what work it refers to, and a large quote and assessment from the same company dated 10 years after with no details of what if any of the jobs were actually carried out. But why would they be in the deeds if they weren't? So I have to get on to the company to track down what's been done and whether anything will be covered in the warranty, all before starting the other work just in case. Blah. Wish I was a millionaire.

 

[gilz82]

I've not looked in great detail as it terrifies me that it might come to surgery but the general gist is that they use part of a muscle to form a part of partial loop round the oesophagus to help force the muscle to stay closed therefore stopping food and acid refluxing. It can't stop the muscle moving completely as then he wouldn't be able to burp or be sick etc. Other than that I'm not looking at it unless it's actually going to happen.

Good news about the render but bummer about the possibly associated damp costs