MSE Parents Club Part 13

got-it-spend-it

tarajayne wrote: »

Tarajayne..........Lyme Regis by car.
3 with V & L ......Wirral by car (4 spare seats if anyone wants a lift)
Jennynoo...........Train from London arriving at New Street station
Krystal, A&C......Train into New Street
keelykat........Metro into B-ham Snow Hill
Sarah Joanne & Alfie.. Leeds by car (3 spare seats if anyone wants a lift)
Hammy & David...... Train to New Street Station
sm & jayden ..... train to new street station x


And this is it??????

SM- I apologise that I haven't come back to you yet. I've been away (still am) and I'm umming and ahhing over whether I can make it or not. To be honest I don't think I will make it. Two main reasons really. Firstly I am working the Wednes and Fri either side, then going away for the weekend Friday night so it would be pretty exhausting. Secondly I don't think it would be particularly fair on H to travel 2.5 hours each way on the train then go to Think Tank where he will be in the buggy most of the time. I think that it looks like a fab venue for slightly older children but I think H is a bit too young. I'm gutted as I would like to meet folks, but I just don't think I can do it this time.

MadDogWoman_2

Only way I'd go on holiday with family is in seperate accommodation then only getting together at breakfast and in the evening, days would be spent pleasing ourselves.

MFD I agree with everyone else do something really lovely with her just before you go.

gill_81uk

Krystaltips wrote: »

Tara, I have no idea what you're going on about hun? You're obviously upset about something but is it worth it?

I'm feeling very confused too. I'm not coming to birmingham as it's too far for me to drive on my own with a 3 month old. I honestly realise I was offending anyone by not responding so apologies if I have! I dont remember everyone not coming to the Manchestern meet saying that they weren't or why, I thought it was just assumed that if it wasnt your area u weren't unless u said otherwise!

I've also not seen SM get a hard time - from what I've seen she's lovely and friendly and everyone seems to like her. I don't know Tara well but everyone seems to like her too - just look at hen do response!

SusanC_2

tarajayne wrote: »

Thanks MDW, I'm actually in quite angry at the lack of response to SM's efforts. I know some have given their reasons and that's lovely of them to explain but I can't believe with so many on this thread and looking at the time and effort some are putting in, train from London is amazing, that this is all that are coming?

I would quite willingly put in the effort of four hours each way as a day trip but it wouldn't be fair on Alice and when I would already be spending around £45 just on petrol I just couldn't justify spending money to stay overnight to break the journey up and trains would be extortionate too as I looked last year when there was discussion of a potential meet in Birmingham. It's possible that some people have reasons for not coming which they don't want to say in public on the thread for whatever reason. Or if they just plain don't want to meet they might feel it more polite to just not say anything.

gill_81uk

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

Red - I always found that Benjamin was fine on the day of his jabs, and perhaps for a couple of days later but then he was crabby and that his crabbiness could last up to 10 days
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No wonder T has been such a PITA this last week lol. His teeth are still bothering him too And he hasnt done a single poo today :eek:

Redstar - glad Freddie's jabs went ok

Sparkle 0- thanks for the reminder, i forgot I need to wash my hair tonight lol

I washed my hair just hours after having T as well lol. I felt so manky I barely look at T, couldnt wait to get washed and put a bit of slap on

redstararnie76

bad luck Gill - Freddie keeps dribbling and jamming his fists in his mouth too, so I'm assuming that we're starting teething too.

SusanC_2

ManOnTheMoon wrote: »

Not getting impatient, but when does the midwife usually get in touch after going to the GP? It's only been 5 days, but Lucy will be 6 weeks this week and the GP said week 8 or 9 will be the first midwife appointment. With my girls, the GP asked us to make an appointment then and there, but didn't this time.

You said that none of the others were planned though so presumably they were further on when you first saw the GP? Although I'm sure I was able to make my "booking" appointment straight after having seen the GP and I was around 5/6 weeks. I don't think she was very booked up though because I couldn't make it due to being ill and was able to just put it back to the next week.

MadDogWoman_2

I had to spend a hot sweaty 24 hours in bed after having Katie, I was too sore after my section to wash my hair so I just rinsed it through, I didn't want to risk making thing sting either with the soap running over the wound.

SusanC_2

ManOnTheMoon wrote: »

In what way do you feel SM gets a hard time? (also interested to read SM's thoughts on that) I'm not around for periods at a time. She's one of those who has been most friendly towards me.

She's lovely - she's always really welocming to everyone.

ManOnTheMoon wrote: »

Everyone is liked and disliked by people - I could name you half a dozen who aren't my biggest fans on here, but there are numerous others who will put up with me and offer me good advice, all of which is greatly received.

Whenever you say that I always wonder if I'm on your list (or anyone else's).

gill_81uk

MOTM - I had to ring and book my own MW appointment at 8 weeks. My best friend lives 30 miles away under a different council and they had the system where the midwife rings them. She saw the midwife at 11 weeks, and only received her 12 week scan date the week before. I got mine before my booking in appointment!