For the last three nights, Toby has been waking up almost hourly. And the first night Oscar was also up and banging on his bedroom door cos he'd had a nightmare....
NO idea what's up with the baby. I think he's often woken up with wind - he's such a farty thing - but won't go back to sleep unless he's cuddled or fed. Which I've been doing. STUPID!!!
Last night at 3am I woke Rob and asked him to try and settle Toby or I was going to lose the plot completely. Rob made me put earplugs in and left him to cry it out. I could still hear through the earplugs. But Toby went back to sleep and didn't wake up till 7.
So tonight, no matter what, I'll only feed him once and then will leave him to cry. I never wanted to do it - I'm not a fan of Gina Ford. But I think I've got to. 3 nights of no more than 50 minutes sleep at a time....I feel awful.
Thanks to my Mum I got a nap after the first night. Slept some yesterday morning. But today I have both boys all day so no chance to catch up on sleep. Toby's asleep now and Oz is whining.....
GIVE ME STRENGTH......
I started writing writing this at 9. Had a manic morning....but THANK GOD FOR MY MOTHER who once again took Toby while Oscar slept and gave me a chance to sleep on the best bed in the world (she's got a tempur mattress) - I LOVE MY MUM!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
In which I am gainfully employed
I totally forgot to blog this....I got 2 job offers last week! Neither one from the auditions I had had unfortunately - but both a lot more secure and lucrative!
First - Tippee Toes - I've been to their classes - kind of like Monkey Music but more interactive. Set up by a mum of two who had been to lots of different classes but couldn't find one she liked - so she set up her own. My acting experience, plus Monkey Music teaching, means I can come on board as a teacher and best of all - take Toby with me. So he benefits, I don't have to earn a fortune to cover double childcare. Hoorah!
Second - South East Parenting Magazine - we used to advertise with them with the LAB - again, a business set up by a mum - Abigail a serious entrepreneur. She was looking for someone to do marketing and admin - since my other job when I wasn't acting was a full time temp - I've worked in many different areas including marketing before.
So two jobs! One which fulfills my creative urges - one which makes me use my brain for non-mummy things (though the magazine is about being a mummy).
And....this blog may get a mention in the magazine (gulp) so I might have to be a bit more interesting.....that's a challenge!
All is well today - Mondays are always exhausting. Went to a play place in the morning and the library in the afternoon - sorry to be predictable but this weather? Blimey....
Did a bit more blw with Toby - he had a biscuit - the Cow and Gate ones that are meant for older babies. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I really want to get some of those bikkipegs I think they're called - teething biscuits. He's really drooly - soaking through his tops - and desperate to chew anything. God help my nipples.......
First - Tippee Toes - I've been to their classes - kind of like Monkey Music but more interactive. Set up by a mum of two who had been to lots of different classes but couldn't find one she liked - so she set up her own. My acting experience, plus Monkey Music teaching, means I can come on board as a teacher and best of all - take Toby with me. So he benefits, I don't have to earn a fortune to cover double childcare. Hoorah!
Second - South East Parenting Magazine - we used to advertise with them with the LAB - again, a business set up by a mum - Abigail a serious entrepreneur. She was looking for someone to do marketing and admin - since my other job when I wasn't acting was a full time temp - I've worked in many different areas including marketing before.
So two jobs! One which fulfills my creative urges - one which makes me use my brain for non-mummy things (though the magazine is about being a mummy).
And....this blog may get a mention in the magazine (gulp) so I might have to be a bit more interesting.....that's a challenge!
All is well today - Mondays are always exhausting. Went to a play place in the morning and the library in the afternoon - sorry to be predictable but this weather? Blimey....
Did a bit more blw with Toby - he had a biscuit - the Cow and Gate ones that are meant for older babies. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I really want to get some of those bikkipegs I think they're called - teething biscuits. He's really drooly - soaking through his tops - and desperate to chew anything. God help my nipples.......
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Another little movie
It's not as fancy as the others - I'm too tired...and hayfeverish -sneezing my arse off and it makes Toby jump when I'm feeding him....which is kind of funny in a sick mummy way.
I've been supermum today. Did the shopping at lunchtime without kids. Came home, unpacked, breastfed, made barbeque roast chicken with orzo and corn on the cob so we could all eat together, baked banana bread...cleaned the kitchen. I'm insane. We're trying a bit of baby led weaning with Toby - giving him proper food for him to gum and chew on - he had a bit of toast this morning, gummed some chicken tonight and also sucked on a bit of apple. Breastfed babies are supposed to be good at it as their jaws are so strong. And he's teething and desperate to chomp on things. And when I was eating toast this morning with him on my lap he was snatching it out of my hand and desperate to try it. They gag a bit. But that doesn't bother me. More info here. I'm not going to do it the whole hog - I'll still give him mush as I haven't got the patience - but like the idea of putting lots of bits and bobs in front of him and letting him help himself and feed himself....
I uploaded this little gem - mainly for my speech therapist sis to see Toby practising mouth movements. But also cos it's funny.
I've been supermum today. Did the shopping at lunchtime without kids. Came home, unpacked, breastfed, made barbeque roast chicken with orzo and corn on the cob so we could all eat together, baked banana bread...cleaned the kitchen. I'm insane. We're trying a bit of baby led weaning with Toby - giving him proper food for him to gum and chew on - he had a bit of toast this morning, gummed some chicken tonight and also sucked on a bit of apple. Breastfed babies are supposed to be good at it as their jaws are so strong. And he's teething and desperate to chomp on things. And when I was eating toast this morning with him on my lap he was snatching it out of my hand and desperate to try it. They gag a bit. But that doesn't bother me. More info here. I'm not going to do it the whole hog - I'll still give him mush as I haven't got the patience - but like the idea of putting lots of bits and bobs in front of him and letting him help himself and feed himself....
I uploaded this little gem - mainly for my speech therapist sis to see Toby practising mouth movements. But also cos it's funny.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Oscar's first visit...
to the barber today...he didn't like it much - but the results were worth it. My little boy looks so grown up!
He's learnt how to wink. He finds it hysterical.
He's learnt how to wink. He finds it hysterical.
He also keeps telling Knock knock jokes but not quite understanding the joke bit - so we get Oz: knock knock.... Me: who's there.... O:Annie ..... M: annie who....O: annie rocket. Hmmm. He finds it funny!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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