MSE Parents Club Part 5

emlou2009

mel, i was brought up by a childminder, not cos the woman that gave birth to me was working but because she didnt want to look after me so paid someone else to do it for her :rolleyes: and i loved her her name was nicky and i still see her sometimes out and about. she looked after me 5 days a week from the age of about 2 and carried on looking after me til i was about 8. when i started school she would pick me up from school, take me home, do my dinner and give me a bath bless her. she had stopped childminding at that point and got a part time job instead though. she was also a great teacher and taught me lots of things that the other kids didnt know before i started school.

i've decided to go back to work myself one day a week, for my sanity apart from anything, and i will leave seth with his dad for that day. cos he is such a grump i think a childminder would end up asking me to find someone else :rotfl:
we will have to put in a claim for housing benefit though to cover the difference or we couldnt afford for me to do so few hours we do qualify at the moment for a tiny bit so we would get more with less money coming in

Sami_Bee

MDW - can you see this?
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=129127216775&comments=&mid=102b80aG20412b0fG299f254G1e

feelinggood_2

mel - I didn't go to a childminder, but when I was about 7-12, my Mum childminded. I enjoyed having 'siblings' and it was always a happy time in the house. It was more like visiting family than childminding, lots of activities, cuddles and fun. Childminders are great!

Toby woke up 3 times last night, think we are in fir a hungry day! He has started having a big afternoon nap, so I think it is something to do with that.

I didn't b=other going out kast night, stayed home with my baby instead.

One thing, formula feeding from birth ladies, would you be offended at the offer of breastmilk?

Krystal - before making a huge stockpile, should I defrist a sample to see if I have a lipase problem? LO won't take a bottle, so what can I do with a couple of defrosted oz's?

cazscoob

haha sami charlie was laughing and dancing to your vid!

Sami_Bee

feelinggood wrote: »

One thing, formula feeding from birth ladies, would you be offended at the offer of breastmilk?

Krystal - before making a huge stockpile, should I defrist a sample to see if I have a lipase problem? LO won't take a bottle, so what can I do with a couple of defrosted oz's?

I think MM said she was grossed out by the offer of donor milk when Dylan was born.
I think the way to go is ask ur friend if she is considering BFing (if you haven't already) and just get a feel for her views then maybe say you've gained a lot of knowledge so if she needs any help just ask and you'll help if you can.
If you still aren't sure then say it as a joke, if she is freaked out then I bet she'll let you know by saying something like "ooh those women that do that are weird" and you'll have your answer without you upsetting her with the offer/her upsetting you saying your weird for offering

I give Chris my spare bits of milk but I guess as you don't have a toddler around sneak it in ur OH's cuppa see if he notices

Krystaltips

feelinggood wrote: »

Krystal - before making a huge stockpile, should I defrist a sample to see if I have a lipase problem? LO won't take a bottle, so what can I do with a couple of defrosted oz's?

Its worth a check (incidentally, I think I have that problem with the stuff I defrosted Sunday last for Caitlyn) but it's still drinkable even if slightly curdled...

I know someone who made an egg custard with her own milk

Sami_Bee

cazscoob wrote: »

haha sami charlie was laughing and dancing to your vid!

:T did you enjoy Ed joining in with the singing in the background?:rotfl:


hmm should I attempt a nap...

Krystaltips

Has everyone seen this?
Revised Government advice on consumption of peanut during pregnancy,
breastfeeding, and early life and development of peanut allergy*

Following a major review of the scientific evidence, the Government
has revised its advice to consumers about eating peanuts during
pregnancy, breastfeeding and the first few years of life.

This review ** has shown that there is no clear evidence that eating
or not eating peanuts (or foods containing peanuts) during pregnancy,
whilst breastfeeding or during early infant life influences the
chances of a child developing a peanut allergy. Therefore, the
Government has revised its position and advice is now as follows:

Pregnancy/breastfeeding if mothers would like to eat peanuts or foods
containing peanuts during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding, then
they can choose to do so as part of a healthy balanced diet,
irrespective of whether they have a family history of allergies.
When introducing peanut into the child's diet. If mothers choose to
start giving their baby solid foods before 6 months (after talking to
a health visitor or GP), they should not introduce peanuts or other
allergens such as nuts, seeds, milk, eggs, wheat, fish or shellfish
before this time. Furthermore, when these foods are introduced, they
should be introduced one at a time so that they can spot any allergic
reaction.
Where a child has already been diagnosed with another kind of allergy
(e.g. eczema or an allergy to foods other than peanut), or if there
is a history of allergy in the child's family. Mothers are encouraged
to talk to their GP, health visitor or medical allergy specialist
before giving peanut to the child for the first time, because they
are at higher risk of developing peanut allergy.
The full text of the advice can be found on the Food Standards
Agency�s (FSA) website.

* Peanuts are also known as monkey nuts or ground nuts, and are
different to other nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts etc.

** An extensive review of the scientific evidence was carried out in
2008 by the independent Committee on Toxicity, who advise the UK
Government. Their Statement detailing the evidence and their
conclusions can be found on the COT website:

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Children/Maternity/Maternalandinfantnutrition/index.htm

Sami_Bee

Krystaltips wrote: »

Its worth a check (incidentally, I think I have that problem with the stuff I defrosted Sunday last for Caitlyn) but it's still drinkable even if slightly curdled...

I know someone who made an egg custard with her own milk

is this lipase problem the possible reason my expressed milk went all grainy once?

Krystaltips

Yes most likely Sami... Over production of lipase can cause the milk to start to split... It looks curdled but is still perfectly fine to drink.... My fresh milk is usually fine for a good 12 hours... But the stuff that's been frozen has usually gone bitty...