Can't even spell my daughter's name tonight

Popping in extremely late again with no time to catch up Aaliyah went 8.30pm - 4.30am and then 5.30-7am last night - so much better but I need more than one night to feel more human - sadly DS has developed a cold today so it is only a matter of time before Aaluyah gets it hope you are all well and that I get time for a proper read back this weekend

Hello

Thanks everyone for your sweet comments. Jazzy is back to herself today and just a bit snuffly so think we're over the worst. Not fun though and am hoping she stays fully fit for the next 20 years as can't take it.

Meant to post earlier -
StrawbS - we seem to have nailed the whole swaddling dilemma using the technique suggested by Linds... she is in her gro-bag and we then cover her with her shawl as a blanket. I was a bit concerned re the heat but its got colder so hopefully by the time it warms up again she will be well and truly over the whole swaddling thing. It has taken us almost two weeks to get to this point though so perseverance is the key, I guess. Naps are still a battle though but again, have got easier the last couple of days (not helped by her illness, probably)

Hope you're all fabulous and looking forward to a nice weekend. I really need to start packing and am going to have to do a crazy wash followed by laundrette tumble dry for my clothes as don't have enough that fit me yet . Need to work on that mummy tummy like our thread recommends - hmmmm, theres a Boost in the fridge though

evening all

amy, just for you, click on farleys 4 months reduced sugar banana rusk and scroll down to the ingredients, if you want to pad out fruit or veg use baby rice because it is just rice flour, not tons of sugar and all sorts of other additives.

naat, rusks are a like a hard biscuit, like biscotti that turns to a smooth mush when mixed with milk, used to be one of the first weaning foods until everyone realised how much sugar they had in them and how bad they are for teeth. It's refined sugar in them rather than the natural sugar that you get in fruit. Good luck with the job!

llynnn, good to hear I is on the mend I LOVE minstrels, but then I suppose it's chocolate isn't it

june, I don't know how you've managed with so much family round, that would drive me loopy! Turn the lights off and pretend you're not in and just in case they are in any doubt shout loudly through the letter box, we've gone out! Seriously though, can you get dh to have a quiet word?

lyndsay, don't worry, I'll survive I like wholegrain mustard, it's the colemans I have a problem with!

MrsMcJnr, I think your mil may be like my fil, he's been trying to feed E chocolate for ages, thankfully my mil tells him off

skillbo, hope J is ok, good wait gain, especially just on milk!

E has decided to have a whinge, I'm hoping he's tired, surely it's bed time now

waves to all

naat I've found it's easier for me to get some work done in the morning before C. wakes up (so anytime from 5 to around 8) and then a bit more if she has a nap, but usually her morning nap is 20 minutes!! Sometimes I am "lucky" and she'll nap longer and I get more done. But if you're looking after Mila on your own for a few days you might also like to rest while she is napping sometimes.
Congrats on your MA :D

Thanks for your kind words on ils, sil was here when I got back today, not only that but she asked dh for money as she has run out this month (and she has a full timejob and no rent or bills to pay, wtf, honestly!!!). <sigh>, it's driving me nuts.

skillbo, we stopped weaning for a few days as well. C's had some baby rice today and wasn't too impressed, I tried banana as well and she only had one spoon half full. She also puked whatever she had straight away.
Dh gave her cucumber this pm though and she loved it, couldn't get enough!
I've not got any xmas pressies yet and cash is not exactly free flowing either. The accountants worked out that I was somehow better off without maternity pay so I've got to work to get my wages so we dont have the spare wages for someone else to cover for me. bleh.

I've ordered the book about weaning that was suggested here so quite looking forward to getting stuck in slowly slowly.

god, and now bil is here, got to go

Hello all!
I've been reading everything but haven't found time to post. I received a good job proposal yesterday (freelance still) and I think I'll be going back to work earlier than planned

Skillbo, oh my head is mush, don't get confused but yes, I'm so happy about it. Sorry to hear about Jazzy's reaction to food these days, you might be right and she might still have a few weeks to go. Has the diarrhea stopped now? Make sure she takes lots of milk to hydrate herself Hope she gets better really soon

MRsmc, at your MIL's chocolate comment! Jeez... Hope nights get better soon (((hug)))

June, YAdefintelyNBU! They cannot seriously expect you to be at home waiting for them at any time every day And the calls? No no no, you need to have a word with DH. They're definitely going to do your head in otherwise. You need some family time on your own, of course that is completely reasonable of you to want. And come and rant whenever you need

Lindsay, Mila liked it so I've added it to our list again she didn't like carrot the first time but is now OK with it. We'll try potato and sweetpotato next week. Well done DS eating out without a fuss!

Llynn, glad to hear Isobel's eyes are better, hope her chest is on the men as well.

hi to all Juners!

Right, DH is flying to BS AS today, he left at noon and will get there tomorrow morning (loooong flight, yes) It's the first time I'll be on my own with Mila so I hope I "man" up and manage Working will definitely be a challenge as I'm transcribing audio files and even if Mila is playing all content, she "talks" and I can't hear a thing I guess I'll work when she goes to bed

Hope you all have a nice Friday and a good start of the weekend!!

Waves!!!

Hello all - think will have to be quick as Jazzy bound to wake as soon as she realises that I am typing on here!

Re weaning... I think we will have to stop again. We started her with some baby rice as the weekend and then began the Annabel Karmel route from Tuesday but she really wasn't happy with it at all. Like Worried, I was kind of bowing to MIL pressure (oh, she is so ready!!) as well as her slight drop in weight. However, I am now feeding her more than ever and she had gained 4 ounces in 4 days so think milk was enough! I think we started too early and she just isn't ready... she hasn't taken any of the food offered for four days and just screams as soon as the spoon appears. Very at how well some of your ones are taking to it which also makes me think she's not ready - surely she'll be up for it if she's hungry?

Hasn't helped shes been properly ill for the first time - only (!) sickness, diarrhea and really congested but got a bit scary and think probably contributed to the hatred of food! Do you think there is any chance she could have the bug from something she ate - I have been pretty scrupulous with cleaning and stuff but she threw up spectacularly yesterday when I tried her with some mashed potato (added some bm and it looked pretty tasty actually )

Naat - well done on your Masters, that is truly impressive stuff. I still have to go back to the bedroom at least 4 times to pick up things I've forgetton so am really in awe of you being able to complete this with a lo!!

June - am at the visits, in particular about the 5 missed calls. Do they really think you have nothing better to do than wait for them to come round. I get a bit cheesed at MIL who pops round at least twice a week but she always lets me know she's coming and is pretty flexible. I would ask DH to have a quiet word - they're his family after all. Made me a little as well re your comment about him needing more cuddles - sounds like you need a couple of weeks, visitor free! Good Luck!

Haven't even started the Xmas shopping yet - am off to my folks on Monday and haven't even got my mums birthday pressy yet (which is a few days after we arrive). Keep seeing things I want to get but we are going to have to be careful with cash. DP finishes work in just over a month to care for Jazzy , but does mean we won't have much money coming in. Oh well - we will muddle along and it'll be worth it. And Xmas is Xmas - one of my favourite times of the year!!

God - not much of a catch up but Jazzy crying now so best head. Have a good Friday all xx

Brain is mince but wanted to tell those getting food pressure from family that my MIL thought I was "mean" for not letting my DS have a packet of chocolate buttons for Easter - he was only 3 months old and had only had breast milk!!!

Thank you all for your kind words about my Dad

In laws left today and although we had fun it will be nice to get back to normal.. and get chatting on here again

My nights are still horrendous, I have given up recalling all the times she wakes, just too depressing

naat melon - good idea, I'm putting it on the shopping list as we speak..

bigcar sorry to put you off mustard dressing for life. I've had trouble with wholegrain mustard since the first real nappy after the mec stage, so you know. oops.

whoever said lumps, yes, mine is fine with lumps. Bigger stuff he spits out, lumps he either spits out or gums up. I do sit close though.

The BLW thing (which I'm only half doing, breaking loads of the rules ) is going good - today we were able to go out for lunch with just a banana in my pocket. I spooned bits out of it and he gummed them up. Wow!

Wish the little sod was as good at sleeping as he is at eating. My LONG sleep at night is still only just over three hours. Sigh...

june you are not being at all unreasonable. You really need DH to speak to his family about showing up unnannounced - that's outrageous!! He can say that baby is sleeping badly and you need every nap you can get if politeness is required.

But you are quite right to rant. Once you've calmed down enough to take him up on it have a word. I wouldn't even answer the door if it was me!!