http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk The good, the bad and the guilt - through motherhood Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:01:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en is (just a few ideas here) - Terry Pratchett Audio books (Discworld - ankh morpork ones are best but I already have "guards, guards", "thud" and "men at arms") - Nation (new terry pratchett title) - monsoon vouchers - a sparkly pretty ring with lots of precious stones (yeah, fat ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/11/all-i-want-for-xmas/ This is just a short note to remind myself that there's no use getting worked up about the things I think are important. I don't even manage to live up to my own convictions, so I don't know why I sometimes expect other people to. I am nowhere ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/11/i-cant-save-the-world/ Lately, Rowan's night sleep has really improved. He's been averaging 2 night feeds for quite a while, so after considering night weaning him, I decided to instead make use of an idea from Dr Jay Gordon and give myself a period of time at night where I can get ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/11/sleep-naps-crawling-standing-cruising/ Of the 7 babies from our ante-natal group, Rowan is the only one who has not had (and never will have) any formula. I am expressing (as little as possible) to cover my days at work (8.30-3.30ish twice a week) although Rowan will actually go most days with very ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/10/why-am-i-not-using-formula/ We're sorry to say that we felt we had to take Meg back to the dogs home yesterday. We were dealing with the weeing and pooing all over the kitchen floor, and the destructive chewing, but when she decided to bite the trousers of a friend of mine, we ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/10/and-goodbye/ I'm a pretty active member of several online communities - mostly related to mothering, but other technical ones too.  Many of my friends come from these (although those I class as friends I don't only know online) and a lot of support for parenting and technical issues comes from these ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/08/the-internet-replaces-communities/ Oh yes.  After ages trying and failing to find one of my existing bags (really don't want to spend more money on bags!) that is comfortable with all my slings, I have failed and am constantly changing the nappy bag around.  Most of them are ok into town or whatever, ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/08/another-i-want-the-onbag/ Following some nice sling threads on mumsnet, I've spotted these.  Considering recent hassle with rain recently (Little umbrellas don't protect poor Rowan's legs!)  I will be getting one when we can afford 100 quid!  I'll also be shopping around trying to find them cheaper, but it seems they're mostly stocked ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/08/i-want-one-kindercoat-for-winter-babywearing/ I've been an on-off dieter for the last 12 years (which at 28 is quite scary).  Strangely, each time I've gone on a fitness/diet binge, its been less food and more exercise focus. Anyway, now Rowan is a bit more predictable at night, and is eating more solids (and presumably less ... http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/08/getting-back-on-the-wagon/ See here This time it was ignorant teenagers rather than overzealous staff, but still, will they never learn?  What a pity those mcdonalds staff couldn't call the police on the little bastards. http://www.muddlingthroughmotherhood.co.uk/2008/08/more-abuse-for-breastfeeding-mothers/