MSE Newborn to 1 year (& beyond!) baby club 3

Mrshaworth2b

Thanks for your replies regarding shoes. Lo is taking around 8-10 steps at a time, depending on what he is aiming to get to ha.

I've said I'm glad I had lo at this age and not before, never mind our relationship, I don't think I would have coped with the constant demand. I'd love another anytime now, but oh is saying he would like to wait a couple of years because he thinks it would be too hard with two lo. I'm of the thought of, I wouldn't like to start getting my sleep back to then have to do it all again!

Although after the rows we had in the first 8 months, I wouldn't like to re live that again, so oh would need to change the second time around.

Crabapple I think your very lucky with your oh!

Gillyx

My OH is good usually, he does bath and bed every night, and he will take our son out if he knows it's getting on top of me. I don't think our arguments are ever about not pulling weight just generally every day drudgery, which I suppose could happen with or without children in the mix.

I always wanted a big family but ATM I feel quite content with one, we are still young though, so who knows what he future holds, but I am sort of, of the mindset that once I'm done with nappies, he's more independent etc I'm not sure I'd want to go back to it

minimuffin12

Hi all, can echo what everyone has said about relationships being strained, we have had a rough few months, my dh thinks im over sensitive and picking holes with things he says. We have been fine this past few weeks, I always feel so down when we have a massive argument.. As mrsh says my dh would have to change 2nd time round as well,, he was great for a while but during the first few hard weeks my dh wasnt aware of my feelings, he didnt realise hormones were all over the place, I think he thought I would be the same person and im not.. Sorry im rambling on!

anyways lo doing well, he is 9mths on sat, flipping heck. Work going ok, v.strange and I miss lo so much, but hoping it will get easier.xx

Crabapple

Mrshaworth2b wrote: »

Crabapple I think your very lucky with your oh!

I do absolutely agree with this . Just wish he could cope with being tired better cos I could do without having a grumpy old man around, especially when I am getting far less sleep than him!

I keep telling him we are too old for this raising babies lark (but then I'm the one who thinks 3 is a good number ).

Baby has a cold and is all stuffed up, poor thing. Two hard nights listening to him coughing and snorting . But on the bright side, he has learned to smile!!

katiechoc_2

Re shoes G was walking the length of our living room and back confidently before I got his first pair (granted it wasn't a huge living room but it was a good few weeks after his first steps). They're so expensive! It was only when it got to the stage where it would have been nice to put him down in the park to toddle around a little bit that I got them. And got a bargain - £9 in the clarks sale reduced from £35! Some don't agree but we're all about Ebay for shoes now - get him measured in Clarks and then look on ebay, you can get barely worn pairs for pennies.

Hugs to those with OH issues. My OH got much more involved when G was properly interacting and playing rather than just lying there being fed and changed non stop. Its such a big upheaval that its bound to cause some friction while everyone adjusts to your new lives. It just takes time and communication.

katiechoc_2

Just reread my post and that isn't to be patronising - the and communication bit, although I think it maybe comes over that way. Communication is not easy on very little sleep and when you've had no one but a baby to talk to all day!

My LO is 2 in a month and 2 days!:eek:

*Nutella*

katiechoc wrote: »

My LO is 2 in a month and 2 days!:eek:

OMG - that means my LO is 2 in a month and 8 days! :eek:

katiechoc_2

*Nutella* wrote: »

OMG - that means my LO is 2 in a month and 8 days! :eek:

Its mad isn't it?! Have you got presents sorted out? We're following a bit of a trend thats going round LOs we know - Ikea kitchen all the way! I know he'll love it, can't get enough of play kitchens when we go to play groups. I've been scouring pinterest for digger birthday cakes too. Not entirely sure my cake making skills are up to the job but I'll have a good try

*Nutella*

katiechoc wrote: »

Its mad isn't it?! Have you got presents sorted out? We're following a bit of a trend thats going round LOs we know - Ikea kitchen all the way! I know he'll love it, can't get enough of play kitchens when we go to play groups. I've been scouring pinterest for digger birthday cakes too. Not entirely sure my cake making skills are up to the job but I'll have a good try

Digger cake - you're a brave woman! I reckon you can do it though

I think we've got presents sorted - I seem to have collected stuff for months! The HappyLand forest treehouse that I bought half price in December, but decided to save for her birthday as we had too many xmas presents for her; an alphabet jigsaw puzzle (she loves jigsaws and is starting to learn letters), a couple of books, a wooden bead set, and probably some other stuff lurking upstairs in the spare room. Am trying to figure out what to ask for from my parents - was thinking of a trike, but am now leaning towards something for her new room when we finally move (e.g. accessories/cushions/curtains/pictures/small table and chairs/bean bag) - I want her room to be fab and there won't be much spare cash once I've got my new amazing kitchen

katiechoc_2

Wow clever girl with letters already! G has FINALLY, as of yesterday, started saying Mama and Mumma :j. Have my fingers crossed his speech will jump as he is making much more effort to listen and try and repeat things the last few days, quite a few people I've spoken to have said that around 2 marked a big improvement so fingers crossed. Apparently I was 2 and a bit before I talked. Pointing and doing sulky faces apparently got me what I wanted til then :rotfl: