jollybaby

Catching up on my weekly birth fix - the pep talking husband is driving me crazy. I remember that feeling of being told you hadn't progressed much though . . . . . . . .

Feeling bad about lying on the sofa in my pyjamas now . .

Surely saleha was just commenting that there are countries in which it is fairly common for 'middle earners' to have domestic help, rather than it just being the preserve of the rich. One of my good friends has moved to Hong Kong and has a helper (they don't call them maids). She found it strange to begin with - she didn't like the intrusion into her family life but now she'd find it very difficult to manage without her - she does all the cleaning, food prep and provides ad hoc childcare. she's still a bit sheepish about the subject though as if she's embarrassed to have external help and not be a 'supermum'. I'm still getting over the return of my lovely mother in law to Australia - she did all our washing, cooked our meals and entertained the baby for 5 solid weeks . . . . . . but did i manage to do any of those boring jobs that I've been meaning to do for ages . . . course not.

Fuschia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is true though that the first feed of formula > does affect the "virgin gut" > > http://www.health-e-learning.com/articles/JustOneB > ottle.pdf Yes but this does not mean it is inevitable that any formula fed child will develop health complications as a result which is how it came across in our workshop.

Yes Sophie I was referring to those classes. I wasn't offended by the idea of promoting breastfeeding in the least. I am currently breast feeding my 3 1/2 month old daughter with no plan to stop in the near future. I was however incensed by the description of formula as being 'damaging'. We were told that if your baby had a single ounce of formula that it was too late 'the damage had been done' with the implication that the baby was destined to develop every allergy known to man. This was supported by a stream of anecdotes such as the one about a child developing a patch of eczema on the back of his leg - had been exclusively breast fed according to the mother - but oh no when the notes were reviewed the child had been given a bottle of formula on the postnatal ward - which of course was why the child had the skin condition. There is no doubt that the team at kings have worked hard and have done some great things such as setting up the Tongue tie service. I just think the choice of language was unhelpful and may add to the stress of establishing breast feeding. Ps I have never used the term breast feeding fanatic!

I agree with srisky about the kings run breast feeding workshop. I was seething by the end of it. I couldn't believe that the phrase 'damage being done' was used to describe giving a baby one bottle of formula. This was not at all helpful in my opinion, and only likely to add to the stress felt by a new mum struggling to breast feed.

Yes. Pressure on the stomach I expect. We try to leave a decent gap between feeds and 'tummy time'

I've never had a problem getting through. I've needed to see a gp several times over the past few months and have been able to get an appointment on every occasion. I don't live in the gardens either. you must have called on a bad day MP.

Another break here in on landells road last week. Culprit has no taste in music. Left my new take that cd in the glove box that he wrenched open.

Agree the Christmas ones were awful. The best part was the male presenter not having a clue about the geography of the Uk and sticking the baby photos in totally the wrong places.

40. No it's fine to have turkey a touch on the pink side . .

You can have our copy of a blokes's guide to pregnancy if you want . . . Was sent over from Australia by my mother in law and mr jb refused to open it!!

You can buy them from lloyd's chemist for less than the cost of a rental one.

No triplets here but just wanted to say congratulations.

We've got mr jb's mother staying with us at the moment which is great as she's fantastic with the baby. However he has now relinquished all baby duties and she's very insistent that he gets a lie in, endless cups of tea etc. (she also keeps cooking our dinner at 5pm but that's another story!). He's going to be in for a sharp shock when she leaves . .

Another thumbs up from me. Just today one of the ladies helped me wrestle a snowsuit onto my squirming 10 week old. The best thing about the shop though is the loo - the only 'public' convenience on the lane!

Sw I can imagine having the same conversation with my mum and stepfather. My partner's mother would probably arrive sooner - and she lives in Brisbane! Ps Ruth - if your baby's on time I'll still be on mat leave and would gladly hold the fort

I agree it's the naming and labelling that I don't like - eg. I'm an AP, doing BlW' when of course what we're talking about a spectrum of parenting behaviour. I don't know whether I'm over sensitive but I sometimes detect a hint of superiority with the use of such terms. Stupidly the one that gets me the most is 'exclusively breast fed' -bit silly when it is a valid description, but it makes me (a mum who has introduced the bottle) feel a bit inferior. I think i need some biscuits!

Definitely - I managed a 10k with hardly any training to impress Mr JB - I think the key is keeping a really slow pace, much slower than you'd think. Best of luck. (This is from the girl who pulled out of the 800m at school after 1 lap!)

Great news both of you. Many congratulations

Just wondering whether the last few autumn babies have arrived yet?

The ikea poang is cheap and comfy to feed in. You can bounce it slightly too which helps to settle your baby. You're very welcome to come round here too!

I could do with some tips too. Am taking my mother in law who's over from Australia, to spend Christmas with my family. The problem - my mother in law is very quiet and doesn't drink, whereas my family can barely stand by lunchtime thanks to my stepfather's cocktail making skills. Throw in a new baby, two toddlers and my auntie's odd lodger who bores everyone with his stories about cars and I think we have a fantastic Christmas in the making!

baby JB was born 8 weeks ago and I've driven 3 times since which is far less than before she arrived. As Pebbles said you can get almost everything you need within walking distance in East Dulwich. (For most other things the internet is your friend). You'll also find that walking is great for getting back into shape, getting the baby to sleep and also keeping your spirits up in the newborn stage. So in answer to your question it wouldn't be a disaster if you don't pass your test by the time baby arrives.

From the oxtail soup thread by hoonaloochie- steveo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Make your own. First take an ox... ...shave, season, place in pot with bouquet garni, find self unconscious, discharge self from hospital, kill ox, proceed as before.