MSE Parents Club Part 13

gill_81uk

Kindof - have you funded E's reg saver account at all yet? I funded it when I opened and then they said I had 30 days to go in with his proof of id, and then it has to be funded each month.

I'm getting my money's worth out of my free dental treatment lol. He finished off my root canal today and then I'm back again next Friday for another 3 fillings I blame T - I've never had this many problems with my teeth! The dentist says it's the constant snacking I did while pregnant!

SusanC_2

kindofagilr wrote: »

I need breakfast ideas E LOVES carrot and pear which he has for his tea, but he doesnt seem to keen on baby rice (cant blame him, its so bland lol) stupid question but what can I give him for his breakfast instead?

I don't know whether they're allowed oats that young but if they are then porridge might be good.

kindofagilr wrote: »

Also has anyone seen this? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100803/twl-model-all-mums-should-be-made-to-bre-3fd0ae9.html that !!!!ed me off so much

Take no notice - presumably she's headline grabbing. It says she was working again after six weeks - how many women can go back to work and still breastfeed?

redmel1621

MOTM - Just a thought about your car situation...You may want to consider just how long your older two girls are going to want to be going around with you all. I know you won't like to think of it, but they are getting a lot older now. I know my circs are completely different but I never went out with my family from about the age of 13/14!! Obviously you sound like your family is quite close so may well want to all be going out together for a fair while yet. I was just think that maybe an 8 seater would be sufficient for you:)

xx

SugarSpun

SusanC wrote: »

Take no notice - presumably she's headline grabbing. It says she was working again after six weeks - how many women can go back to work and still breastfeed?

It's possible - I did, but then I have a supportive workplace and we had loads of frozen breastmilk and I live close enough to the office that I could come home for one feed a day as well as feeding at 8am and 5:30pm. I imagine she has a similarly relaxed working environment, I picture her turning up with a nanny or two and being able to feed during lighting changes etc.

Edited to add: what I mean is that because it's been easy for her she might lack awareness that it isn't for others. And while that does not excuse her breathtaking stupidity it might explain it a bit.

Gill, the reason you get free dental treatment during pregnancy and immediately afterward is because the increased blood flow around your body can cause increased dental problems. It's not necessarily snacking

kindofagilr

ManOnTheMoon wrote: »

Sorry, should have warned you earlier.

Its ok dont worry about it

Gill - No I havent put anything in it yet, and every month they send me a letter just telling me to take the ID in and it will be open

Susan - He is allowed porridge, but the twice ive given him it he's screamed like hell with bad wind the next day, so I am keeping him away from flour/oats/wheat for the minute (my family has a major allergy to those things, I am hoping E hasnt got a allergy and that he's just not ready for it yet)

SusanC_2

ManOnTheMoon wrote: »

The thing that annoys me about it is it's yet another person telling people what they should do.

She should butt out

But she goes even further. She's not just saying she thinks they should do it - she's saying they should be obliged by law to do it. With absolutely no recognition that it isn't always possible.

ManOnTheMoon

redmel1621 wrote: »

MOTM - Just a thought about your car situation...You may want to consider just how long your older two girls are going to want to be going around with you all. I know you won't like to think of it, but they are getting a lot older now. I know my circs are completely different but I never went out with my family from about the age of 13/14!! Obviously you sound like your family is quite close so may well want to all be going out together for a fair while yet. I was just think that maybe an 8 seater would be sufficient for you:)

xx

It's a fair point. I'm not ready to let them go just yet though I suppose a smaller vehicle will suffice and if we do all go anywhere, then we have the two cars. More expensive fuel wise, but not a concern at this moment in time.

Thanks for your view on things.

always29

kindofagilr wrote: »

I need breakfast ideas E LOVES carrot and pear which he has for his tea, but he doesnt seem to keen on baby rice (cant blame him, its so bland lol) stupid question but what can I give him for his breakfast instead?

Not sure about how it'd work with E but I've been giving Thomas normal porridge for a good 6 weeks or so now, it's a fraction of the price of baby rice. I use a tablespoon of porridge then add an ice cube or two of whatever fruit mush is in the freezer (after my cooking frenzy this week, enough for about a month now!) or mash some banana into it. It's a coarser texture than baby rice so you might want to blitz it a bit if it's too much for him.

Ah, Kindof, just seen your reply to Susan. Oh well! That leaves fruit then, but banana does mush down very well, perhaps mixed with his usual milk might be idea to the consistency of baby rice?

SusanC_2

gill_81uk wrote: »

I'm getting my money's worth out of my free dental treatment lol. He finished off my root canal today and then I'm back again next Friday for another 3 fillings I blame T - I've never had this many problems with my teeth! The dentist says it's the constant snacking I did while pregnant!

You are more likely to have dental problems while pregnant - that's why you get free treatment.

ManOnTheMoon

kindofagilr wrote: »

Its ok dont worry about it

Just to warn others. Do NOT google french woman with 8 babies.

SusanC wrote: »

But she goes even further. She's not just saying she thinks they should do it - she's saying they should be obliged by law to do it. With absolutely no recognition that it isn't always possible.

She's being silly. Too many years being photographed has obviously left her blinkered.