MSE Parents Club Part 3

astonsmummy

I put Ryans in engage mutual, simply because i'ts the same one Astons is in, on the plus side I should soon be receiving £50 from quidco for putting it in there.

sparkle03

ladybirdintheuk wrote: »

CTF - we put ours in The Hanley Building Society, which is based in stoke.. you have to go in to set up the account, but once it is set up you can do it online. It was the highest rate at the time, but might not be now....

I'm trying to buy Izzy some 6-9 month long sleeved bodysuits. No-one seems to do them though. You can get single ones for a tenner each, but they can go take a flying leap! Any ideas?

And I think we are teething now. Seeing as this little madam is as grumpy and clingy as she was yesterday :~(

They had them in asda last time I was looking, but that was about two weeks ago! I think it was three for £3.50

sparkle03

astonsmummy wrote: »

I put Ryans in engage mutual, simply because i'ts the same one Astons is in, on the plus side I should soon be receiving £50 from quidco for putting it in there.

Thanks AM will have to see if that offer is still there as I havnt done Lexi's yet

3onitsway

redmel1621 wrote: »

I haven't sent mine(Kai's) off yet either....in fact I only just found it again about two days ago, after it got lost in the 'filing' drawers since it arrived!


I'm the same....we have both been with Natwest for about 15yrs and just ended up putting Jaden's in there, so will probably just put Kai's in there too, just seems easier to do that:o


In a way I am annoyed at the introduction of the CTF, as all it has done is cause me a headache....what do I do about Luca? It seems unfair that he won't get any money because he was born before it started.......Unless I manage to save up to give him some:rolleyes:

Mel x

We've got that problem too - my big two missed out. I think DD1 only just missed out (when was it introduced?).

I've put ours in The Childrens Mutual - after much research, this one offered £30 or Mothercare vouchers! :money: when you set up a DD for more than £10 per month. I've set it up for £10.50 - but plan to cancel once the vouchers arrive!

Then my plan is to put a set amount each month away for all three of them - either in their Nat West accounts or I may look about for a better interest rate. (But Violets 18 years saving is going to be a lot better than the 6 years Joe has left!)

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

Will you come to the Boobie Picnic in Warrington SB??? You don't need to have your boobies on display to come and we would lurve to meet you

Seconded! I'm really excited about it . (Can you tell I don't get out much!)

angelfairy wrote: »

i can see why you do sleep better, i am so tuned in to her moving around i just wait for her to wake sometimes ...

hehe .... SB would be a great person to follow :-)

i would love another baby, but my baby girl is like most, demanding. if we did have another, i think i'd like a 4 year gap.

My newborn stuff went on ebay - except for the first babygrow and first outfit which is in a box with the older twos first babygrows and outfits. When I get the little boy babygrow out, its very hard to believe that my almost as big as me, smelly 12 year old once fitted in it! :eek:

I'm a great believer in the story that if you've had a demanding baby, your next one will be an angel!
It worked for me. DS1 was a dream, DD1 was an absolute nightmare, and DD2 is a little angel . (But, is this theory enough to put me off having a No.4 )

ladybirdintheuk

sparkle03 wrote: »

They had them in asda last time I was looking, but that was about two weeks ago! I think it was three for £3.50

They only do them up to 3 months according to their website. Which would explain why I've not been able to find them in bigger sizes! Best I've found now is 7 for £10 in mothercare, which isn't too bad... will keep looking though!

sparkle03

Feelie, hope you get what you need from your appointment! Good Luck x

Elle hope all goes well with bringing little Rhys home today!

Having good nights bad days here! Lexi has slept for 12-13 hours the past three nights, which is amazing as she is only just 12 weeks but our days are awful, she wont let me put her down and just wants to be walked around all the time! She also wont go to anyone but me and her dad, its driving me insane! Has anyone got any tips on how to get through this clingyness? I am supposed to be going out on Friday evening but I cant leave her at my mums if she is going to be like this...

Thanks x

sparkle03

ladybirdintheuk wrote: »

They only do them up to 3 months according to their website. Which would explain why I've not been able to find them in bigger sizes! Best I've found now is 7 for £10 in mothercare, which isn't too bad... will keep looking though!

Ah right, may be different for different stores but I picked some up in size 3-6 months for my nephew. If I spy any in any other shops Ill let you know. Have you tried ethel austin and matalan?

My_Fathers_Daughter

r.mac wrote: »

we put ours (sorry - Annabel's) into an ethical fund with these people http://www.familyinvestments.co.uk/ctfethicalfund.aspx It was my hubbie's choice I have to confess I only filled in the form! We aren't adding to it though as I have no way of telling how responsible she'll be when she's 18. If she's like me it'll be fine, if she's like her dad was then there's no hope!!! so we've also opened a seperate account so we can decide when she gets it and if we ever tell her about it (I don't like the idea of children having a trust fund expectation)

You have thought about it haven't you!!! But when all our kids will be growing up with the same expectation I am sure you will crumble as soon as Annabel finds out she is getting less than her friends

feelinggood wrote: »

I'm wondering about Toby. When he is fed lying down, he gets really restless. In the mornings especially, he wimpers and waves his arms and legs about, and often wretches a bit. He is fine as soon as I sit him up though. I can't tell if it is displeasure at having to be led in bed quietly while I sleep, or if he is in pain/uncomfortable. He is usually okay in the middle of the night, its mainly the morning feeds where he has to gulp down a lot, and chokes and splutters.

Do you think I should try block feeding?

What's block feeding Feelie?
Good luck for this afternoon.

ladybirdintheuk wrote: »

CTF - we put ours in The Hanley Building Society, which is based in stoke.. you have to go in to set up the account, but once it is set up you can do it online. It was the highest rate at the time, but might not be now....

I'm trying to buy Izzy some 6-9 month long sleeved bodysuits. No-one seems to do them though. You can get single ones for a tenner each, but they can go take a flying leap! Any ideas?

And I think we are teething now. Seeing as this little madam is as grumpy and clingy as she was yesterday :~(

I was going to open one at the Hanley BS...there is one in Newcastle where I work...but every time I have been to work I am so desperate to get back home and relieve my boulder boobies (and see Benjamin of course!!) that I don't make it the 5 minute walk into town.



Weezl - why aren't you my facebook friend???

MrsTinks

FYI the engage mutual £50 quidco offer is still on

redmel1621

3onitsway wrote: »

We've got that problem too - my big two missed out. I think DD1 only just missed out (when was it introduced?).

I've put ours in The Childrens Mutual - after much research, this one offered £30 or Mothercare vouchers! :money: when you set up a DD for more than £10 per month. I've set it up for £10.50 - but plan to cancel once the vouchers arrive!

Then my plan is to put a set amount each month away for all three of them - either in their Nat West accounts or I may look about for a better interest rate. (But Violets 18 years saving is going to be a lot better than the 6 years Joe has left!)





Seconded! I'm really excited about it . (Can you tell I don't get out much!)



My newborn stuff went on ebay - except for the first babygrow and first outfit which is in a box with the older twos first babygrows and outfits. When I get the little boy babygrow out, its very hard to believe that my almost as big as me, smelly 12 year old once fitted in it! :eek:

I'm a great believer in the story that if you've had a demanding baby, your next one will be an angel!
It worked for me. DS1 was a dream, DD1 was an absolute nightmare, and DD2 is a little angel . (But, is this theory enough to put me off having a No.4 )

Ds2 was born in the first year that it started, so just got in, it started Sept 02 he was born Oct 02....

I am with you on your theory...Ds1 - Brilliant chilled out baby, Ds2 - Highly strung nightmare, Ds3 Amazingly happy chilled baby.....Hmmmm do I want a fourth:rotfl:

Mel x