This post is a bit late because I've not been able to get much done as I have a little girl that suddenly needs lots and lots of sleep during the day, most of the time on me!!
Well, last week we did the usual, yoga on tuesday, massage on thursday. WJ had suddenly started needing lots of sleep though. She was asleep when we were setting off to baby massage, and I had to get her changed before we left so ended up waking her up. We got there 10 minutes early so she had a feed. I undressed her for her massage, lied her down on the mat and she started crying. We ended up not participating, but just sitting at the side feeding and sleeping and more feeding, all in the nude. She'd finally calmed down when everyone was leaving so I dressed her, then I put her on the floor to get my things in my bag and she was smiling and looking at me as if to say, "Can I have my massage now please mummy?"
On friday my mum, her husband and my sister and nephew came up. As usual my mum was just wanting everyone to pose for photographs while they were there.
Saturday was the Christmas Light Switch on day. They also had a lot of things going on in the day, which was the First Day of Todmas, including stalls, raffles, snow and a Polish day event. I decided I wanted a break from carrying WJ, so we put her in her pram when we went out in the morning, then she went in K's sling in the afternoon. K doesn't use his sling much because it means he can't smoke!! It was her first time out in the pram. She was a bit unsure at first, but then fell asleep, which was good because I've been having trouble getting her to sleep, even though she needs it so much!!
K was supposed to be coming up on sunday but he had man-flu so he stayed at the boat!
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Monday, 21 November 2011
Last Week - Nappies, Great Grandparents, BF Group
On Moday I took WJ to my hometown where she met a few of my old schoolfriends. I mentioned last week that someone's mum had passed away. I didn't go to the funeral, just the wake. It was nice to see my old friends. My friends were coping very well, and my thoughts are with them.
Tuesday is Baby Yoga day, so we went to that and had fun. WJ was quite hungry at the end bit where we lie down and relax, so I laid down on my side and let her feed. Then I met K at the train station and we got the train to the next town, walked up a massive hill and picked up some nappies I'd got through Freecycle. They're Little Lamb's, in great condition. I'm not sure whether they're bamboo or organic cotton though. I've basically been given the £300 set (mix of size 1 and 2) plus an extra bucket and extra wraps!! They are easier than the terry squares I'm using, and they're "Daddy friendly!" They don't dry as quick though, which is actually the main reason I bought terries. I washed a few at the laundrette with my terries, then put £2 in the drier. The terries were totally dry, but the 'Lambs could do with another £2. So it looks like I'll be using the squares, especially in these colder, damper months. It's great that K can feel confident changing her though ;)
On Wednesday my grandparents, sister and nephew came over. They'd not seen WJ for quite a while. T, my nephew, will be 2 in December. He was funny because he was jumping and running around, but he kept falling over. He didn't seem bothered by it though, just got up and carried on. My sister parents a totally different way to the way I will though. She's using a reward chart to control his tantrums, and she has a naughty step. It makes me sad, but I don't want to criticize her when she has more experience than I. When she mentioned his "paddying," I said to T, "awww, it's because you can't express your emotions isn't it..." but my sister said she has to do something about it because he hits smaller children. She's obviously doing what's best for them, it just doesn't seem right.
Thursday was Baby Massage day. We massaged bellys this time to help the digestive system. This meant no nappies. Towards the end, WJ provided me with more encouragement to try EC properly. More on this in a separate post over the next few days.
On Friday I went to the Breastfeeding group, I haven't been for a while so it was nice to catch up with people!
Tuesday is Baby Yoga day, so we went to that and had fun. WJ was quite hungry at the end bit where we lie down and relax, so I laid down on my side and let her feed. Then I met K at the train station and we got the train to the next town, walked up a massive hill and picked up some nappies I'd got through Freecycle. They're Little Lamb's, in great condition. I'm not sure whether they're bamboo or organic cotton though. I've basically been given the £300 set (mix of size 1 and 2) plus an extra bucket and extra wraps!! They are easier than the terry squares I'm using, and they're "Daddy friendly!" They don't dry as quick though, which is actually the main reason I bought terries. I washed a few at the laundrette with my terries, then put £2 in the drier. The terries were totally dry, but the 'Lambs could do with another £2. So it looks like I'll be using the squares, especially in these colder, damper months. It's great that K can feel confident changing her though ;)
On Wednesday my grandparents, sister and nephew came over. They'd not seen WJ for quite a while. T, my nephew, will be 2 in December. He was funny because he was jumping and running around, but he kept falling over. He didn't seem bothered by it though, just got up and carried on. My sister parents a totally different way to the way I will though. She's using a reward chart to control his tantrums, and she has a naughty step. It makes me sad, but I don't want to criticize her when she has more experience than I. When she mentioned his "paddying," I said to T, "awww, it's because you can't express your emotions isn't it..." but my sister said she has to do something about it because he hits smaller children. She's obviously doing what's best for them, it just doesn't seem right.
Thursday was Baby Massage day. We massaged bellys this time to help the digestive system. This meant no nappies. Towards the end, WJ provided me with more encouragement to try EC properly. More on this in a separate post over the next few days.
On Friday I went to the Breastfeeding group, I haven't been for a while so it was nice to catch up with people!
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Last Week - Yoga, Massage and Knitting Machines
This post is a little late, but on Monday I was back in my home town all day, and yesterday I couldn't stay connected to the internet!
So, last tuesday I went to baby yoga with WJ. It was our first time there and we loved it! It's a mixture of stretches that entertain your baby, and stretching your baby while watching your own posture. Then we have about 10 minutes of relaxation with our babies. Naturally, you get interruptions of babies giggling, pooping, posseting and crying, but the atmosphere there is so relaxed and everyone else is in the same boat. If your baby needs feeding, you feed them, if the baby needs changing, you change them.
It was in Hebden Bridge so I decided to see a friend before it as he'd just returned to Hebden Bridge with his boat. It was the first time he'd met WJ.
On thursday we went to baby massage. This too was great. We just did legs and feet. WJ was looking around all the time!!
On friday I went over to Accrington on the train to pick up a knitting machine I'd won on eBay, a Knitmaster 302. I'd won it for around £35. The guy was selling it because it was his mum's, but she'd moved into a care home. As I was getting my money out though, he told me he didn't want any!! He told me he was putting everything on Freecycle, but with this he wanted to make sure it would go to someone who actually wanted it and would look after it, not just someone after metal to scrap. He also wasn't very sure of the condition of it. So I got it for nothing. It seems in brilliant condition, so would really be a shame if someone was to scrap it. It is a model from the 60s!
On saturday my mum called me to tell me my friends' mum had died. I didn't know, but she was diagnosed with stomache cancer a year ago. My friends are only 24 and 27 so I can't imagine how they must be feeling. I used to go to their house every Sunday for Sunday dinner. Their mum made the best Sunday dinner in the world. They had their own chickens and grew their own vegetables.
The week ended with a delicious Sunday dinner cooked by K.
So, last tuesday I went to baby yoga with WJ. It was our first time there and we loved it! It's a mixture of stretches that entertain your baby, and stretching your baby while watching your own posture. Then we have about 10 minutes of relaxation with our babies. Naturally, you get interruptions of babies giggling, pooping, posseting and crying, but the atmosphere there is so relaxed and everyone else is in the same boat. If your baby needs feeding, you feed them, if the baby needs changing, you change them.
It was in Hebden Bridge so I decided to see a friend before it as he'd just returned to Hebden Bridge with his boat. It was the first time he'd met WJ.
On thursday we went to baby massage. This too was great. We just did legs and feet. WJ was looking around all the time!!
On friday I went over to Accrington on the train to pick up a knitting machine I'd won on eBay, a Knitmaster 302. I'd won it for around £35. The guy was selling it because it was his mum's, but she'd moved into a care home. As I was getting my money out though, he told me he didn't want any!! He told me he was putting everything on Freecycle, but with this he wanted to make sure it would go to someone who actually wanted it and would look after it, not just someone after metal to scrap. He also wasn't very sure of the condition of it. So I got it for nothing. It seems in brilliant condition, so would really be a shame if someone was to scrap it. It is a model from the 60s!
On saturday my mum called me to tell me my friends' mum had died. I didn't know, but she was diagnosed with stomache cancer a year ago. My friends are only 24 and 27 so I can't imagine how they must be feeling. I used to go to their house every Sunday for Sunday dinner. Their mum made the best Sunday dinner in the world. They had their own chickens and grew their own vegetables.
The week ended with a delicious Sunday dinner cooked by K.
Monday, 10 October 2011
Last Week - Jabs, DVDs, Hot Chocolate and Boobie
I had my last session of counselling. When I started going my head was all over the place. I was pregnant to someone I hardly knew, I was struggling to find anywhere suitable to live, and I was having to totally change my life. I feel so much better about my life though now.
Getting off the train coming home I saw a girl with a baby in a Kari Me stretchy wrap so I started talking to her. Her little girl is 4 months old and she only lives around the corner from me, so we agreed to both go to the Breastfeeding group that week.
WJ had her first 2 jabs. We had debated about whether to have them done, and we'll be deciding each one separately, but decided to have these two. I'm always going to say yes to any for deseases that can lead to meningitis as I remember a girl local to me dying from it when we were children. She had her 6-8 week check at the same time and is totally fine, 9lb 11oz and 55cm long.
K stayed thursday night. We were going to get a film from the library, but didn't realise it shuts early on a thursday, so we watched one episode from my Tipping the Velvet DVD.
Friday was the Breastfeeding Group, so I had to get up early after a late night. The girl from the train was there, so then we went to a cafe and I had hot chocolate. When we got home WJ was worn out!
K stayed again on saturday night so he cooked tea, then we finished watching Tipping the Velvet. I was a bit annoyed because he comes up for WJ and all she wanted was Boobie! She started feeding while he was cooking, I had to eat while she was stuck to me, and she stayed stuck to me for two hour long episodes. She wasn't just sucking for comfort either as I could hear her swallowing, and she kept getting frustrated when nothing came out so would hit me until I switched sides. He had to leave on Sunday morning to help out a friend with a boat.
Getting off the train coming home I saw a girl with a baby in a Kari Me stretchy wrap so I started talking to her. Her little girl is 4 months old and she only lives around the corner from me, so we agreed to both go to the Breastfeeding group that week.
WJ had her first 2 jabs. We had debated about whether to have them done, and we'll be deciding each one separately, but decided to have these two. I'm always going to say yes to any for deseases that can lead to meningitis as I remember a girl local to me dying from it when we were children. She had her 6-8 week check at the same time and is totally fine, 9lb 11oz and 55cm long.
K stayed thursday night. We were going to get a film from the library, but didn't realise it shuts early on a thursday, so we watched one episode from my Tipping the Velvet DVD.
Friday was the Breastfeeding Group, so I had to get up early after a late night. The girl from the train was there, so then we went to a cafe and I had hot chocolate. When we got home WJ was worn out!
K stayed again on saturday night so he cooked tea, then we finished watching Tipping the Velvet. I was a bit annoyed because he comes up for WJ and all she wanted was Boobie! She started feeding while he was cooking, I had to eat while she was stuck to me, and she stayed stuck to me for two hour long episodes. She wasn't just sucking for comfort either as I could hear her swallowing, and she kept getting frustrated when nothing came out so would hit me until I switched sides. He had to leave on Sunday morning to help out a friend with a boat.
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