Texty's Back - Plain and Simple

Kay003 said:
I can only imagine, you must be exhausted after the 2 weeks you have had. I hope you managed to get some rest this weekend. Your tea looked delish by the way :p. Aww how cute that you get a new pic of Jackson everyday :) that sure is gonna help see the day through once your back at work, you won't stop glancing back at your phone every few seconds ;). Make the most of this time off and give him loads of kisses and cuddles :p. Poor Andrea, I read one of your earlier posts, your right it will probably take her a few weeks until things settle down for her and she gets her health back, then she can start to form a routine for herself. Having you there right now must be of immense help to her. Your a wonderful and supportive mam Sheila. How have you been coping with the plan ? I know you had a small gain last week, are you back in the zone for Wednesday hun ?

Kay xx
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My tea was lush Kay I keep forgetting its the simple meals that are the best!
I am shattered hun but I am sleeping a little easier knowing they are improving every day. Andrea just rang me she is exhausted and was in tears cos Jackson isnt taking to well to feeding from her since shes been poorly. Ive told her to stick with it but there will be no hardship if she has to give him formula as hes had the best of her milk in the last 2 weeks.

Plan wise - erm ............ I'll be honest ive not had a brill week ive weighed and measured nothing and done it half hearted, BUT my food hasnt been as bad as it could have been. I just need to try and be good until weds and see what I have to work with. My scales looked ok yesterday but wont hold my breath! x
 
Texty_F said:
My tea was lush Kay I keep forgetting its the simple meals that are the best!
I am shattered hun but I am sleeping a little easier knowing they are improving every day. Andrea just rang me she is exhausted and was in tears cos Jackson isnt taking to well to feeding from her since shes been poorly. Ive told her to stick with it but there will be no hardship if she has to give him formula as hes had the best of her milk in the last 2 weeks.

Plan wise - erm ............ I'll be honest ive not had a brill week ive weighed and measured nothing and done it half hearted, BUT my food hasnt been as bad as it could have been. I just need to try and be good until weds and see what I have to work with. My scales looked ok yesterday but wont hold my breath! x
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Aww I hope Andrea feels better soon. When will you be seeing them next ? Your right about the plan, sometimes the simple foods are the best. I haven't used my fake away book in ages. I remember you made the doner recipe from that once and posted pics, it looked well yum. I really hope you see a fab loss on Wednesday, I have a feeling you'll do well. ;) xx
 
Kay003 said:
Aww I hope Andrea feels better soon. When will you be seeing them next ? Your right about the plan, sometimes the simple foods are the best. I haven't used my fake away book in ages. I remember you made the doner recipe from that once and posted pics, it looked well yum. I really hope you see a fab loss on Wednesday, I have a feeling you'll do well. ;) xx
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Im not sure hun maybe Weds - they have appts with Jackson tomorrow and tues to see the paediatrician and to repeat his hearing test.

Ive offered to have him for the night during the week if she wants me to so that they can get some sleep, she is just exhausted bless her. She is still trying to recover from her illness and see to his needs too, I think if she got 1 night sleep she may feel like she can cope a little better x
 
Evening Texty, tea looks lovely and I am sure Andrea appreciated having you around it wasn't till I had Tom I really appreciated how much my mum had done for me in the past x


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Willbeslimjen said:
Evening Texty, tea looks lovely and I am sure Andrea appreciated having you around it wasn't till I had Tom I really appreciated how much my mum had done for me in the past x


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Hi Jen - thanks hun it was lovely.

She thanked me as I left the other night for all ive done - I know they are finding it hard at the mo so just want to help as much as I can without overstepping the mark or outstaying my welcome. Her OH took the pi$$ out of me yesterday saying will you be following us home to put him to bed etc!! I know he was only kidding but It did kind of hurt a little cos I only want whats best for them all xx
 
Texty_F said:
Hi Jen - thanks hun it was lovely.

She thanked me as I left the other night for all ive done - I know they are finding it hard at the mo so just want to help as much as I can without overstepping the mark or outstaying my welcome. Her OH took the pi$$ out of me yesterday saying will you be following us home to put him to bed etc!! I know he was only kidding but It did kind of hurt a little cos I only want whats best for them all xx
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Morning hun... I'm sure he was only kidding and didn't mean anything by it. They did say that the spare bed was made up for you and I'm sure Andrea would let you know if you were overstepping the mark. I bet they really really appreciate everything you have done for them hun and are extremely grateful. Maybe he said it because he's seen how you are with the little Prince, you love him so much that you just can't put him down , I'd be the same hun, he's absolutely gorgeous. I hope you've told him that his Aunty Kathryn is coming over sometime for cuddles when he's a bit older lol.
Hope you enjoy your day lovely xxxx
 
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Texty_F said:
Hi Jen - thanks hun it was lovely.

She thanked me as I left the other night for all ive done - I know they are finding it hard at the mo so just want to help as much as I can without overstepping the mark or outstaying my welcome. Her OH took the pi$$ out of me yesterday saying will you be following us home to put him to bed etc!! I know he was only kidding but It did kind of hurt a little cos I only want whats best for them all xx
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Hmm it comes with the territory I think. I'm sure, like both of mine, they're grateful but both hubby and I get a bit miffed when they take it for granted we'll just do things, and after time they forget to show any appreciation.
Having said that I just love having as much contact with both my grandchildren so that more than makes up for what we do.
They probably feel they should be doing it all themselves so a twinge of guilt maybe, even though you know it's daft for them to struggle when you're more than happy to help when you can.
There's no rush for them to do 100% parenting, they don't get marks out of ten for it, neither do they have to give him back but i know both of mine have put a pressure on themselves to do things 'right'.



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I'm sure he didn't even think about the remark, but, could you say in private to him that if he thinks you are overstepping would he let you know quietly as you would rather not do anything wrong while trying to do right, he will proberbly be horrified that his off the cuff remark hit a tender spot... xx
 
I can always rely on my lovely friends to know what to say.

I didn't have a good day yesterday and was probably feeling a little over sensitive. They know I mean well and will do anything in my power to help. I did tell them this right after Jackson was born and it was actually son in law that spoke up not Andrea and said we have already talked about this and we want you there. After that Andrea also told me he will go along with whatever Andrea wants/needs if it makes her happy then he is happy.

She's not having the best of times at the mo as Jackson won't feed from her :-( if she expresses he will drink it but won't take it directly from her. She's getting herself upset over that now! The midwives have suggested a number of different things but he is just being a little bugga lol x
 
With you on the feeling over sensitive, I'm the same and tend to analyse everything and very quick to think I'm doing wrong. If I ask the girls, they look blank and say no, we appreciate all you do. Sure it's the same for you and yours.
Re the breast feeding, that's hard. If she can stay strong and just keep offering the breast, eventually he'll be hungry enough to accept it. Each time he has a bottle it's easier for him so of course he'll take it.
It works both ways, it would take the pressure off her if she bottle feeds and of course can continue to express so he's getting the best of both worlds but if she is convinced she's letting him down in some way by stopping breast feeding then she's going to feel she's failed if she stops.
All you can do is support her and offer encouragement. Inevitably the more she gets stressed over it the harder it becomes to breast feed. X


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Tell me to butt put if you wish, I know midwives do a fab job but maybe it would be worth speaking a breast feeding support worker as they may have more time to talk to Andrea about it. I know they do a good job as my sister in law is one, also they run baby groups xx
 
Aww bless you Sheila! I'm sure, as the others have said, Andrea's OH was really just pulling your leg and didn't mean anything at all but it's sometimes easy for us to think there is more to something that has been said. You are a perfect mum, nanna and mil for definite so no more worrying mrs! :D

Poor Andrea, being a new mum can be so stressful. Let's hope the breast feeding side of things can be sorted asap so she can start to relax and enjoy her little baby.

Your food for yesterday looked really lovely btw! xx
 
cloudy6 said:
With you on the feeling over sensitive, I'm the same and tend to analyse everything and very quick to think I'm doing wrong. If I ask the girls, they look blank and say no, we appreciate all you do. Sure it's the same for you and yours. Re the breast feeding, that's hard. If she can stay strong and just keep offering the breast, eventually he'll be hungry enough to accept it. Each time he has a bottle it's easier for him so of course he'll take it. It works both ways, it would take the pressure off her if she bottle feeds and of course can continue to express so he's getting the best of both worlds but if she is convinced she's letting him down in some way by stopping breast feeding then she's going to feel she's failed if she stops. All you can do is support her and offer encouragement. Inevitably the more she gets stressed over it the harder it becomes to breast feed. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com
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Thanks hun .. I think she is just exhausted which isn't helping. She is trying to be strong but she's getting upset which isn't helping at all. She is going to ring this afternoon and speak to Kelly the feeding support worker. She will stick with it for a few more days and see how it goes I've said it's not the end of the world if he is still getting her milk from a bottle. I think she just sees failure bless her xx
 
xsugarfairyx said:
Tell me to butt put if you wish, I know midwives do a fab job but maybe it would be worth speaking a breast feeding support worker as they may have more time to talk to Andrea about it. I know they do a good job as my sister in law is one, also they run baby groups xx
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I'd never tell you to butt out hun. I wouldn't have gotten through the last 2 weeks without my minis friends.

She is ringing the breast feeding support worker this afternoon as it's getting to her. They do ring her on the days she doesn't see the midwife but the advice the midwife gave isn't working ;-(. X
 
Texty_F said:
I'd never tell you to butt out hun. I wouldn't have gotten through the last 2 weeks without my minis friends.

She is ringing the breast feeding support worker this afternoon as it's getting to her. They do ring her on the days she doesn't see the midwife but the advice the midwife gave isn't working ;-(. X
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Maybe they will advise some other techniques and they get sorted soon. And I couldn't get through things without you all too. Xx

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Sammyanth said:
Aww bless you Sheila! I'm sure, as the others have said, Andrea's OH was really just pulling your leg and didn't mean anything at all but it's sometimes easy for us to think there is more to something that has been said. You are a perfect mum, nanna and mil for definite so no more worrying mrs! :D Poor Andrea, being a new mum can be so stressful. Let's hope the breast feeding side of things can be sorted asap so she can start to relax and enjoy her little baby. Your food for yesterday looked really lovely btw! xx
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Hi Sam hun .. I think the mental exhaustion has hit me I know I was being over sensitive. I suppose that's where Andrea gets her nature from lol . They are doing an amazing job all things considered.

My food was lovely thanks I can't say the same today lol no idea what I'm having as I've very little In x
 
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