MSE Parents Club Part 12

SusanC_2

BeenieCat wrote: »

He's always making out to DS like he's better than him cos he has everything (they're loaded) and i'm always having to explain to DS that he's just showing off and that DS has a better life playing out and being a boy than having expensive clothes and computer games.

If it's any consolation, my brother used to have a "friend" like that (who thought he was better because his family were better off and had more "stuff"). They did stop being friends and ended up at different schools but then they happened to end up at the same university. My brother said that he became a bit of a layabout and then dropped out which just goes to show that being richer doesn't automatically make you "better".

SusanC_2

weezl74 wrote: »

Fergie's lovely. The HV is rather worried about his development though and has talked about referral to SALT due to lack of words/comprehension.

So that's sad

Are you worried about his speech/comprehension or is it just the HV? If it's any comfort, Alice was behind "average" for actual speaking until around when she turned two and then she suddenly zoomed forwards really quickly.

emlou2009

Buttonmoons wrote: »

Just thought I'd pop in and let you all know I have been given the green light for my tummy tuck I have to go back in 3months, and of lost a few lbs but it's easy peasy, then after that, I get put on the waiting list. Deffo getting it! He said it's one of the worst he has seen, and then asked me to go and get pictures done to get put in a medical journal :eek: I did do it though!

BRILLIANT news, well done you!

Sami_Bee wrote: »

Sami's guide to adding a harness to your ikea antilop

How old do you think he will be when he outgrows it? We've got the asda one but could really do with another one thats a bit easier to clean

weezl74 wrote: »

Bit sad now, but have strategies, so that's good isn't it?

I'm glad you spoke to them, and I hope it helps for you all xx


Can anyone recommend a cheapy cheap buggy? Ours is knackered, only had it a few months too, its stopped folding up properly I dont want to spend out cos I dont think its worth it, now he's marching around everywhere I doubt he'll be using it much longer, its always a tantrum to get him in it now

csh_2

3onitsway wrote: »

I sometimes feel like I should have another so the baby doesn't grow up like an only child. I'm thinking when the baby is 8, DD1 will be 16 and DS 19 so they'll have absolutely nothing in common with her.

Yes, I think thats a great idea lol The wheels are on their way. Picked up at half five.

Buttonmoons wrote: »

Just thought I'd pop in and let you all know I have been given the green light for my tummy tuck I have to go back in 3months, and of lost a few lbs but it's easy peasy, then after that, I get put on the waiting list. Deffo getting it! He said it's one of the worst he has seen, and then asked me to go and get pictures done to get put in a medical journal :eek: I did do it though!

Yey! Well done! It'll not be long now then!

Sarah_Joanne

Alfie's still doing green poos and he's got some nappy rash now too. Poor little thing. Might call HV if it doesn't get any better in the next day or so

SusanC_2

weezl74 wrote: »

She seemed to think he should have comprehension of things like 'we're going out now!' or like you said 'where are your shoes?' neither of which I think mean anything to him.

I think he understands 'can you clap?' and 'can you wave?' because he does those whenever we say it. But everything else seems a bit flukey really, like he's just guessing until he gets the response that shows he's got it right (us smiling, clapping, saying 'good boy!')

he says 'yeah' and daddy. He doesn't seem to get that daddy is DH and says it frequently for no reason she was suggesting. She said 'so he uses it of any man'. My response was 'well no, he'd be just as likely to say it to an envelope or his raisins.'

But the things he will understand will depend on what things you have talked about to him. Even with older children often you have to use almost pro-forma wording to get them to understand things. (e.g. I told a five year old I thought he should apologise to someone and he looked blank. I then said, "I think you need to say sorry" and he understood. Alice would have understood the former but only because I use that wording and presumably his parents don't.) Recently when we were at someone's house they told Alice something was "on the sofa" and she didn't understand. This was because we don't have one so she didn't know what a sofa was. Also I found that Alice would sometimes say an incorrect word because she was unable to say the correct one rather than because she didn't know (e.g. she would call a ladybird "bee" even though if you showed her pictures of both and asked her to point she could correctly identify them).

Becles

Buttonmoons wrote: »

Just thought I'd pop in and let you all know I have been given the green light for my tummy tuck I have to go back in 3months, and of lost a few lbs but it's easy peasy, then after that, I get put on the waiting list. Deffo getting it! He said it's one of the worst he has seen, and then asked me to go and get pictures done to get put in a medical journal :eek: I did do it though!

Yay that's brilliant news. I'm really pleased for you xx

and a weeny bit jealous too

searching_me

bm .. im happy if not jealous i did look in to it myself to be honest ..

sj ((hugs)) to alfie hope hes better soon poor little mister ...

sorry on bejeweled im still ever so addicted x

redmel1621

SusanC wrote: »

But the things he will understand will depend on what things you have talked about to him. Even with older children often you have to use almost pro-forma wording to get them to understand things. (e.g. I told a five year old I thought he should apologise to someone and he looked blank. I then said, "I think you need to say sorry" and he understood. Alice would have understood the former but only because I use that wording and presumably his parents don't.) Recently when we were at someone's house they told Alice something was "on the sofa" and she didn't understand. This was because we don't have one so she didn't know what a sofa was. Also I found that Alice would sometimes say an incorrect word because she was unable to say the correct one rather than because she didn't know (e.g. she would call a ladybird "bee" even though if you showed her pictures of both and asked her to point she could correctly identify them).

Excellent post:A

Krystaltips

weezl74 wrote: »

For me it worked well (so far!) for a number of reasons:

pregnancy 2 over before baby 1 became too mobile
pregnancy 2 sicky stage whilst baby 1 still having 2 naps daily
baby 1 still under 24lb throughout PG2 so lifting not so hard

Caitlyn was 17lb in May... I bet she'll still be under 24lb when this baby comes!! (Yes, I have happy news )

Lovely to see you Weezly... Missed you

Sami_Bee wrote: »

I won't even consider the train, luggage, pram, crawly baby, hyper toddler :eek: sounds like hell to me :rotfl:

Actually, luggage and prams get stowed away and there's space to move around on a train and stretch your legs, there's tables to lean on to do activities with the toddler... I took Aimee to Glasgow when she was 3 and she was golden

redmel1621 wrote: »

just popped in to ask a quick question.....What did you all do for Christenings/Baptisms/Naming ceremonies...in terms of afterwards? Did you go home, invite everyone back home, book a venue, have a party at a pub, lay on kiddie entertainment etc, etc,

We went to the local nice posh pub and invited people to join us... At their own cost...

Evening all, can't stop, baba needs a wipe down and sticking in pyjamas...