MSE Parents Club Part 11

elle_gee

Ooohhh.. I'm on a winning streak - I won £10 on Lotto last night too

boogellyboo

Hello lovely ladies

I can't remember when I was last on here, we went to OH's gran's funeral on Friday and Isla was really well behaved. I kept her in the sling for the service and she slept all through it then charmed everyone at the wake.

Contraception talk, hmm I'd best think about that soon! All pill's make me a hormonal mad woman and the injection made me bleed constantly. Suppose I'd better make a Dr's appt.

The pic's from the scottish meet are lovely, what gorgeous kiddly winks you all have

Jillie - I've not got any advice on weaning sorry as we're just reading up now ready for Isla starting but just wanted to send you hugs. Kian seem's a really happy little man and as the other's say, all babies develop appetites at their own rate and any food before one year old is for fun not just nutrition.

MadDogWoman_2

Contraception - I'm no help, I've not used anything since 1999 and been advised not to use anything that contains hormones ever again.

Weaning - definitely take it at their pace, some are ready some aren't. Weight gain does slow down so try not to work that he isn't getting enough.

Katie is a very happy toddler, she was given the Birthday Bear, she was a bit unsure walking up to the front until she saw the bear then it was top speed, grab and cuddle.

Well done on the wins Elle.

Fitzio

Jillie!!!! I am annoyed that you didn't post your worries! Here is my post from 2 weeks ago:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=31327249&postcount=7782

Holly wasn't overly fussed on food either so it's not just Kian. She now has some porridge at breakfast, maybe a fruit pot at lunch, and some dinner in the evening. Sometimes homemade, sometimes half a jar. If she has finished what I give her, I would offer her some more, and she seems to be quite happy with it. She isn't eating enough to bother if we miss a meal though, but sometimes she will take half a jar at lunch as well as fruit - each day is different.

She was quite content with just milk really, so I started cutting her bottles down to 7oz ones instead of 8oz so she would not be too full up, and that has really helped. As long as she still gets around 20oz a day, I am happy she is getting enough milk, so I can concentrate on the food. I just try her with stuff, but let her decide what she wants.

For what it's worth, I think that 20 spoonfuls sounds like loads! I am not sure how much a portion should be, but we are more likely to have about 20 half spoons or something.

searching_me

right done abit of my theory .. for a few passes but now the kids wont let me do it so have to stop for a while will do more later when there bellies are to full for them to move :rotfl: x

Becles

money_maker wrote: »

kindof, I only remember to take mine now because it sits beside my toothbrush !! I have 2 children, both conceived while I was on the pill because I kept forgetting it

I keep mine next to the toothpaste so I remember to take one every morning when I clean my teeth.

Weaning - best just to let them go at their own pace. I think it helps having babies with you at meal times and giving them something like the pizza crust to chew on. Gets them used to eating as a family and it's easier to introduce table manners when they are already aware of how to behave during a meal.

elle_gee

It's a lovely day outside and I even fancy a walk to the shop but I've lost my car keys so can't get the pushchair out the car or (un)lock the door to get out

I've set Rhys up with his highchair, tray and a handful of raisins instead. He can pick them up but I think they're all ending up on his knee :cool:

searching_me

gone quiet here? ... looking at clothes bundles for jayden on ebay saw a really nice monkey romper suit i want but its £16 :think: x

pigpen

oh just get it..you can sell it on when he outgrows it and you won't get himto wear one when he is 10!!

searching_me

pigpen wrote: »

oh just get it..you can sell it on when he outgrows it and you won't get himto wear one when he is 10!!

good point .. still got to wait til payday though ... he'll be the cutest monkey and it has a tail as well :rotfl:x