Babies born~February 16th-28th 2009 #11

[Malyna]

Oh lilima, I sooo hear you on the boohoo I'm offended threads

Look, I am a respectful person and the last thing I would ever want is to offend or make someone feel embarrassed/uncomfortable/insulted/whatever. But where do you draw the line?? I am getting tired of walking on eggshells too! I just think, if something offends you, move on, it was most likely done inadvertantly and therefore the person did not intend to offend you, didn't even direct it at you, and you can just put it down to them being thoughtless and ignorant (although I don't even think this...they are just using words that are the social/cultural norm for them). So we have to consider every potential reader's individual circumstances before we post something otherwise normally perceived as innocent and harmless? Blah, I don't know...but this forum is getting way too sensitive and petty. There is no way I would let words on a screen, not even directed at me and clearly said without malice, from someone I don't even know, affect my day.

I think I'll just lay low too

I agree, we could all go crazy trying to write something that everyone would not be offended by. names are just names unless you allow them to hurt you.

[AliBaby]

Hi kaz, let me know if you are going today because if you aren't then I will probably give it a miss. We had a crap night again! Its definitely teething. I can now actually feel a sharp line on her bottom gum and buldges on the top gums.

And my dog had to go out 4 times last night! must have eaten something that upset his tummy so between the two of them, not much sleep!

BBL to catch up.

[Nai]

Malyna - at A going silly when he walks! I hope you get in to sleep school - it sounds like you are doing it tough

Ali - I hope your dog is ok and that you get some sleep.

Meg - I am doing 4 feeds a day: morning late morning, afternoon and evening. No feeds overnight. Plus 3 meals and snacks - it seems that she is eating all the time!! It's hard to say anything these days without someone taking offense so I try my best not to offend anyone but if I do I just apologise and move on. I can't live my life walking on eggshells. Congrats on the job!

Kaz - I would probably wait until you are back from holidays with the sleep thing. I waited until we were back from ours so that I could put in a big effort and know that we could stick to it for a few uninterrupted weeks. It might work but then get all mucked up with being away etc and you then have to start over.

[~Kaz~]

Ali - Sending you a massive Teething really sucks. At least it does in this house so far and we've only got one that just popped through. I hope you had a good time with your mum today. Sorry I didn't get in here this morning - we slept in!!! I said yesterday when DS got up at 5am, I bet he sleeps in tomorrow! My alarm didn't go off and he slept til 8am so it was a mad crazy rush to get out the door! I was very disappointed not to meet you and DD but completely understand. We'll get to meet one day

Lilima - No offence taken at all. I think this sort of stuff goes in cycles. It happens every now and then - a few times a year. Nothing wrong with lying low for a while if it's doing your head in! Please let us know how you and the kids are getting on though
Congrats on your job too. Very exciting! Is it in the same field? I think I remember you saying a while back that you were after a change. DS's feeds are all over the show but I'm blaming teeth atm! Normally he has about 5 too. I'm going to try and night wean soon too and would love if he would drop back to a morning and night feed. That's my dream anyway he's probably got other ideas

Kailani - Read Lilimas!! You've got a great attitude too btw. It's so true, if someone means to offend a person, they usually make it pretty clear and direct!

Malyna - walking and crawling, no wonder he thinks he's hot stuff DS isn't moving much yet although he tries very hard so it won't be long. I'm sorry you coped the attitude from the nurse! They can be a bit insensitive at times. I hope the next 6 weeks flies!

Shell - we had a 5.5hour block of sleep last night - first one that long in about 2 months so maybe it's working already??

GTG - DS not sleeping (again!) and crying

[Malyna]

Ali - sorry to hear that you didn't get much sleep.
Nai - i'm going to give gordon a go when we get back from sleep, if I don't have any luck with their ideas.. Alex just screams when he goes into his cot, I have absolutely no idea what to do about it.

Kaz - yeah he's been walking/crawling for ages now - the last few days, he's been free standing (when he's not thinking about it, distracted by toys etc), so he can walk, I think he's just being too lazy or maybe not enough confidence.. that will teach me for saying that I wanted a baby that didn't walk until he was 19mths - LOL I should have learnt when I got the opposite of the birth plan


What have you girls got planned for 1st birthdays? Any thoughts? I have no idea, was thinking about having a BBQ, or just a picnic somewhere, nothing big and splashy - only know one other baby that would come along

[Olive]

wwhhhhaaaa woke this morning to DD1 and a wet bed! her bed not mine
night feeds (or lack of) going well, tooth decending!!

BBL when the koala goes to bed!!

ETA
ali how is Ash today???
malyna for first bday were doing an early morning party on the sunday after her bday.
kaz how was the meet up??
meg how are the kids? hope youve had some better nights
nai im still doing about 4-5 feeds as well , some days its more!
holly been furniture shopping yet the fun begins!!

[shellbell3]

Olive- is she usually TT at night? Thats pretty good, Ash still needs night nappies, think will be long time before night TT.

Malyna- nothing big here for the 1st birthday, BBQ with few friends and family.

Kaz- how did the meet up go? It can be quite daunting meeting people for the first time.

Ali- hope you had a better night.

Beautiful cold day here, think I need put a jumper on.