MSE Parents Club Part 16

Becles

MadDogWoman wrote: »

When DD was a baby she slept downstairs in her pram from coming home, I never crept round afraid to wake her up, the only thing I did avoid doing was hoovering, but TV was on or I was clattering about in the kitchen.

There were days she didn't want to nap but I just put her in her pram for some quiet time anyway.

We only started to put her upstairs to sleep once she was over one and was refusing to sleep downstairs as there was too much other stuff to be doing.

She outgrown daily naps in the afternoon now, unless she's done something really active like swimming or a long walk but it just a quick 30 minutes and she's back on her feet.

That's pretty much what we did.

We dropped the afternoon nap in June last year as I knew Charlotte was going to nursery in the afternoons from September, so she wouldn't be able to have a sleep.

aless02

Morning all, hugs to all the new mummies struggling a bit. Don't have much to add, everyone's said it all. Just don't bottle it up, don't be afraid to let it all out in tears - you will feel better afterwards! And it's totally normal to sometimes feel like screaming. Just literally take 1 day at a time and try and catch sleep whenever possible (it IS true what they say about napping when baby naps...housework is FAR less important than your sanity!).

Had a lovely day together as a family yesterday...didn't do anything special, just all spent time together which was just nice. Makes Mondays even harder, but there you go! DH is really struggling in his job and absolutely hates it, which isn't helping life.

sir_monster

hi mv hope you have a good day at home, something that made me feel a whole lot better was going to a group at the local children's centre when you feel you can walk there (is good to get out) and just ask what groups they have on you may not enjoy it but is worth trying a few, helps u meet people who have gone through the same.

kindof i may try the cot when at home as did yest eve/aft and had an hour plus was able to make dinner without worrying about making noise.

tinkerbelluk

Hi all,

Sorry to just jump in but I have a question I was wondering if any of you could help me with. I've got an 18mth old and another due in 7 weeks! I'm still undecided about getting a double buggy or just a hook on seat for the back of a normal buggy as at the moment my 18mth old refuses point blank to get in her buggy as she wants to walk everywhere, so I'm worried I'm going to end up with a double that's never used. Or is it going to be a case of when she see's the new baby in the buggy she's going to want to go in?

We're looking at the Obaby zoom as ideally I wasn't keen on the stack them high ones, but would this be a better option if my eldest isn't going to use it?

Any help would be great

keelykat

Metranil_Vavin wrote: »

Hi gang - I just wondered if many of you have suffered from the BB's?

I can't quite explain how I'm feeling, except that nothing feels very familiar anymore. I know I'm tired (as all new mums are), but I am struggling a bit with getting into a routine.

When does the disorientation of having a new baby wear off, and familiarity begin to come back again?

Sorry if I'm rambling and not making much sense. I think it's partly to do with OH going back to work tomorrow and the fear I have of being on my own here. There are people I can go and see etc, but I'm just feeling scared and teary.

I remember posting just after having my little boy, asking how on earth do other moms get things done? how do you get back to normality? I felt as if my world had been tipped upside down, and i didn't like it! But don't worry, it didn't take long for things to settle down Take the plunge, go for a walk with the baby to start with then gradually build up to visiting people and maybe try and parent and baby group? I took lots of walks around our estate to begin with, then braved it on the bus (with my bulky travel system! lol).

If you want to chat/talk-feel free to PM me

keely.

Metranil_Vavin

Morning guys :wave:

Thanks for the tips. Getting out and about is definitely on my agenda

My health visitor gave e loads of info on groups in my area, so when I am feeling a little braver I shall definitely check them out.

So OH went back to work, and I had to stop myself from getting teary as I know he would much rather be at home with Josh than back at work. His boss has lined up loads of stuff for him to do too, poor thing..he's going to be so busy

So josh is asleep at the moment, but I have just heard him fill his nappy! So I will have to change him shortly.

I have decided that today I am going to stay in, and just get used to being on my own with him. Then tomorrow I may go and see my parents. Weds we have an NCT lunch planned, Thursday the MW is coming..so that takes me right up to the end of the week!:j

I think the 'take one day at a time' advice is excellent. I have a habit of fretting over everything, but as my mother always says 'don't borrow anxiety from the future'!

Hope everyone is well today X

SugarSpun

tinkerbelluk wrote: »

Hi all,

Sorry to just jump in but I have a question I was wondering if any of you could help me with. I've got an 18mth old and another due in 7 weeks! I'm still undecided about getting a double buggy or just a hook on seat for the back of a normal buggy as at the moment my 18mth old refuses point blank to get in her buggy as she wants to walk everywhere, so I'm worried I'm going to end up with a double that's never used. Or is it going to be a case of when she see's the new baby in the buggy she's going to want to go in?

We're looking at the Obaby zoom as ideally I wasn't keen on the stack them high ones, but would this be a better option if my eldest isn't going to use it?

Any help would be great

Hello

I only have one small person to contend with, but my initial thought is that there's not much point in you testing any double pushchair right now because your gait will be so different so maybe wait till after your LO's arrival and perhaps rent a double for a couple of weeks to see how it goes and how your bigger one reacts?

Hope it all goes well, you know, labour like a hefty sneeze

jillie1974

morning

SS- you only need the ESTA confirmation printout AFAIK

Buying K's 1st proper shoes today Cant wait

ethelsmum

tinkerbelluk wrote: »

Hi all,

Sorry to just jump in but I have a question I was wondering if any of you could help me with. I've got an 18mth old and another due in 7 weeks! I'm still undecided about getting a double buggy or just a hook on seat for the back of a normal buggy as at the moment my 18mth old refuses point blank to get in her buggy as she wants to walk everywhere, so I'm worried I'm going to end up with a double that's never used. Or is it going to be a case of when she see's the new baby in the buggy she's going to want to go in?

We're looking at the Obaby zoom as ideally I wasn't keen on the stack them high ones, but would this be a better option if my eldest isn't going to use it?

Any help would be great

There's 21 mths between my eldest 2 and I used a double up until ds was about 2 1/2. I had a Phil & Teds so I could use it as a single or a double. Sorry not much help really .

I'm tired! E woke up about 11pm as I was going to bed, fed her and she went back to sleep. Think she stirred again around 2am but settled again with her dummy. She was then awake from 5am and refused to go back to sleep. She is teething and her cheeks were really hot so not sure if this is what was bothering her . Really undecided whether to start weaning her this week as she does seem hungry in the night.

On the plus side of being up from 5am I have got so much stuff done this morning.

MV - hope your 1st day alone with lo goes ok.

Jillie - happy shoe shopping.

SugarSpun

Thanks Jillie - the ESTA printout is currently residing in my passport with all the relevant information and I organised it while it was still free :money:

Enjoy the shoe shopping