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We all know that cruel horrible things happen in the world, we just need to look at the daily news and feel sorry for those affected by some cruel act. Since having Brody how I react to this has changed and I feel even more sad when I hear about families being affected by tragedy and child cruelty. It seems such an evil rotten world and I wonder if I walked around with my eyes closed!!
I opened up my facebook today to see another news feed about a video of a child being beaten. Now I know that this raises awareness of such cruelty and my daughter and partner already explained this to me a few weeks back, when I saw a picture on FB showing a baby being held tightly around the neck and was crying about this. However what I also don't understand is that these pictures/ videos seem real and who video's them and watches them!!! It just makes me thankful for my precious children and I wish I could wrap them up and not leave the house, just in case there paths cross with some evil people. However I am sure my teenager would think that this is crazy lol.

I suppose we can only appreciate what we have such as health,love & important people that truly matter and have faith in the fact that we as an individual lead a pretty decent life and do no harm. Give to others when we can, try not to be materialistic and get lost in all the stuff that really doesn't count in life and to live by solid values and morals. I really do tend to cuddle my family a lot more these days and tell them how much I love them.......

I wonder when my hormones will improve .... or is it because you are responsible for such a small precious baby, that really is one of life's blessings and reminds me that there is simple goodness and joy in life :)

Shopping with a pram

Mostly organised with my Christmas shopping and it has been really frustrating at times. Firstly the space in some shops are far too small to navigate with a pram. In particular Sports Direct and the Card Factory, I had to dodge in between boxes of trainers to find my way to the tills and it felt like being in a maze as i had to back up at times and find spaces that were big enough. All the displays are at the front of the shop with the tills at the end and I was only needing vouchers. I really felt I should have got a prize when I reached the tills.
Also in the card factory the space between all the displays is not big enough to fit in between and people would just budge past and never even bothered if they knocked into the pram. Poor Brody was abruptly woke up a few times when being knocked into. I even had to ask someone to be a bit more careful and was rudely tutted at. I never realised how inconsiderate and rude people can be. I was even waiting to be served when the cashier shouted next and no-one would move to let me pass. She just drew me a dirty look and kept saying next. I told her I would love to pay for my stuff if I could reach the tills and she just served the next four people behind me. While I stood like a plum, waiting for people to allow me to pass -quietly seething :{
Now I understand that prams in shops can be a bit of a pest but really nowadays the prams are quite small and compact. I was using the car seat so the space I would be taking up wasn't a lot. This got me thinking about people who are not able bodied and how the layout in shops and the attitudes of other shoppers is really unacceptable. So much for Goodwill to all and such like lol.

Immunisations

Brody had his 12 wk jags today - wee soul. Was really crying this time, makes you feel rotten but important that he gets them. He seems ok so far and settled and slept for a few hours after. Also went to sleep ok after his bath tonight so hopefully he will be fine.
He is such a calm happy wee baby so when he is upset it is such a shock to the system. Hearing a baby cry is horrible and I always tend to pick him up and give him a wee cuddle when he seems a bit cranky.
Some people think that a baby might get too used to this but I think if you know your baby then you can tell when they just need a wee cuddle :)
He also slept through the night, last night so I am up late doing some Internet shopping & Blogging. My partner has just asked if I realise that it was after midnight!!!! Think he has got too used to being up at night late by himself and hogging the TV lol...
Better go to bed now as we are off to the shops tomorrow to blitz the last of our xmas shopping.

sleep pattern

Brody slept all night on Friday which was a great start to the weekend. Then on saturday he hardly slept was really gurney all day, woke up at 3am and wouldn't go back to sleep! Not sure what that was all about and we didn't do anything different from his usual routine! That's him 12 weeks so maybe he is teething and his wee pattern during the day and night might change a bit. Just got to go with him, our instincts and the flow- I suppose.
We went out today for a 10 mile walk with the pram :}. Wasn't intentional but my partner suggested we walk to his folks which is a 10 mile trip there and back. We didn't realise it was so far, different walking when we normally go in the car. I have a massive blood blister on the sole of my foot and am walking around like an old woman! So fair to say i will sleep tonight and lets hope little one does too with all that fresh air......

Giggles

Forgot to mention in my last post that Brody had his first real giggle yesterday. Was really random too and just happened as daddy was saying bye before leaving for work. Babies must have the most nicest smile and laugh in the world.
Really full on and precious :)

Time Fly's By

What a busy week and a bit it's been......

We seem to be getting into a routine each day which includes either out walking with the pram or catching up with friends.

We have had big sisters birthday this week and the grandparents came round for dinner which was nice. We even managed to fit in a night out to a friends wedding reception while daddy stayed at home with his boys. It was great to get dressed up, the heels on and have a girlie laugh. I have even manged to fit into my jeans and I am ignoring the extra bit of muffin top that flaps over :{ The jeans button up which is a plus lol.
I have also managed to sort out my maternity pay after several phone calls to payroll due to  my inability to understand how it all works and was really disappointed to discover that my half pay finishes in February. Despite this I have decided to take the year off and even though we are living on a very limited budget I am sure we will manage. We have decided that this time is so important and we won't get it back again.

The weather is very wet and windy today so we have both been stuck in the house, which makes me feel a bit stir crazy and Brody seems to take a bit longer to settle and fights his sleep when in the house!

Not sure why babies do that, they can be so tired but resist falling asleep. Today we have entertained ourselves by listening to music and dancing around, we even had Classic FM on which Brody seemed to like : }
The combination of being cuddled, danced with, spoke to in funny voices, toys and music have kept him entertained for most of the day. He is fast asleep now and I think after fighting it for hours it has finally been the sound of the rain on the conservatory roof which may have helped! This has given me the time to update this blog and do a bit of Internet browsing and now I better go and get sorted to collect big sister from school and think about what i will make for tea or they will wonder what I have been up to all day !!!
I am glad there are no hidden cameras in my house or they would certainly think I was going a bit loopy.

Oh that's him awake now, he can sleep for hours in the pram but has just had a wee cat nap for 20 mins. Just in time to go in car seat and he will fall asleep in the car - wee angel :)

"Theres just too much poo"

Big sister offered to change a dirty nappy tonight while i was preparing dinner. However she ended up phoning the house from upstairs on her mobile saying oh mum theres too much poo I just can't, come upstairs, please,  help ! Was really funny :) She also says that she appreciates me more now that Brody is here as she can see what i must have done for her when she was a wee baby. Nice to be appreciated especially by a teenager !

Lovely Day cont...

Little one all settled and in bed, been a good day and completed by his first clear giggle at nearly 10 weeks old. Made us both laugh and brought a tear to our eye's. What a joy he is and the hard work and sleepless nights are truly worth it :)
Oh I can hear movement on the baby monitor lets hope I haven't spoke too soon lol

Lovely gifts

Brody still recieving lovely gifts, family and friends been so generous. We are very grateful :) x

Lovely Day

Out for a walk today as weather lovely and dry. Found a brill coffee shop that have the best yogurt & cranberry slice :) I really have nothing to moan about - just for the time being anyway

Memory Loss

Oh and I forgot too mention in my previous post that this memory loss I have is chronic! I keep repeating myself and sometimes in a conversation my words get all jumbled up!

Apparently the hormones are to blame for this as well. It did start during pregnancy but has become worse after delivery when it took me around three days to remember my little ones name (apologies if I have mentioned this previously) This was really embarrassing as the midwifes and other people would ask what did you call him and my reply would be " I can't remember but it begins with a B" I am sure they must have thought I was loopy or was experiencing some bonding issues.

I am glad to say that I remember his name now but sometimes not much else!

Hormones & Sleep Deprived

Had a terrible day the other day as I felt really tired and crabbit! I am blaming the lack of sleep and my mixed up hormones. Apparently it can take a year for your body to recover after having a baby :{
Not sure if that's true or not- anyway Brody was only up once last night so my mood and life is brighter today, although it is peeing down outside!

My little one is just a delight and although I feel frazzled it is my daughter and loving partner who seem to get the brunt of it. I nagged Chelsea so much that she did the ironing for me so it had the desired effect. My partner has also suggested that he helps with the night feeds ( although he is working) as It would seem that the continual lack of sleep has an adverse effect on me! He says he can cope with less sleep than me and going to his work. Although I am loving being a full time new mum I swear that a days work is slightly easier.

Good Intentions

It's been over a week since my first post, I had good intentions of posting something every day but have been busy and by the time my little one is in bed I have been too tired and tried to catch up on some tv viewing with my partner.

All is going well and Brody has had his first lot of eight week immunisations. He actually had a full nights sleep after these ( must have been after effects as he has only did this once) he is up twice during the night which isn't too bad considering his age, babies should come with health warnings re sleep deprivation. Mind you this starts during pregnancy and might continue for a while yet :}

The highlght of my week has been watching him become more aware of his surroundings and he has started reaching out for his toys which is lovely to watch the happiness & curiosity on his wee face :)

First Post

Well here goes..........

First post since creating my Blog and not sure if anyone will even read it!
Would love to hear from any new mums and to read about their daily experiences.

My little one and I attended " Baby Sensory Class" today and I felt like a right plum at first singing and making signs to him, especially when he would lie there sleeping. This is now our third class and he seems to be taking some of it in and watching what is going on. It is apparently great for their development and babies will even sign back before they develop speech- Amazing really. Got the feeling though that i might be enjoying it a bit more than him just now. One of the mums was saying that her little one is four months and she has just plucked up the confidence now to bring her baby to classes as she was worried about the baby crying. I felt the same too at first which is crazy really considering that that's what they do lol.

Also been out and about visiting people to show him off and have a wee chuckle to myself when people ask is he good ? What would they say if I said no he is terrible and a real pain ( not that he is of course ) its really funny what people ask and I even find myself saying he is a good wee baby!

Well off to bed now and hoping to get a few hours in before it's time for a feed :)