This tuesday was the relaunch of the breastfeeding group. I went to the childrens centre in the afternoon for the time to chat group and the staff there said there were loads of mums and babies there. So no chance of the health visitors ringing me and begging me to come back then. On wednesday I swallowed my pride and went to Isaac's preschool to ask if I could change his days so that I can go to the breastfeeding group with Malachi while Isaac is at pre-school. On the way I met one of the peer supporters and we had a bit of a chat. She said that all the other people who had been thrown out weren't happy about it either which was comforting to know as I thought it was just me. The peer supporters in particular have made a big effort running the group. The preschool were fine with me changing Isaac's days so I will be back at the breastfeeding group after half term.
I went to see the health visitor and she said that it had been decided that the group will be for mums with babies under one year only, regardless of how mobile they are. So Malachi and I will be out on our ears again in January. Apparantly seeing mums successfully breastfeeding babies over a year old will make the mums struggling feel inadequate. I will carry on going to the breastfeeding group until we are chucked out again but I won't be getting there early to set up or staying late to pack away and wash up.
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Friday, 14 October 2011
Friday, 30 September 2011
That friday feeling
It's Friday and Simon is off work next week thank goodness. We've had a busy week this week. Tuesday we went to breastfeeding group. Only 4 of us this week and one is going back to work on monday. Then in the afternoon it was the time to chat group. It was just Mel and I (again). We decided to make sensory bottles next time for one of the physios who has recently had a baby. Wednesday was preschool and so was Thursday. Today was my "day off" so I started blitzing the boys room. I've also been tie dying some white cot sheets and some other bits ready for when Malachi moves from the moses basket into the cot. I don't think the cot bedding will be dry in time for tonight but we should be putting away the moses basket at some point this weekend.
This afternoon Jeremiah was in a special assembly at school. He was one of 2 children with a speaking part and he did really well, he spoke loudly and clearly. Unfortunately Malachi was also speaking loudly and clearly lol so once Jeremiah had done his bit we left.
Next week Malachi has appointments with Nicola and his physio. Isaac has an appointment with his occupational therapist (I'm hoping she will discharge him). I have a parents forum meeting at the childrens centre so it's going to be another busy week.
This afternoon Jeremiah was in a special assembly at school. He was one of 2 children with a speaking part and he did really well, he spoke loudly and clearly. Unfortunately Malachi was also speaking loudly and clearly lol so once Jeremiah had done his bit we left.
Next week Malachi has appointments with Nicola and his physio. Isaac has an appointment with his occupational therapist (I'm hoping she will discharge him). I have a parents forum meeting at the childrens centre so it's going to be another busy week.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Tuesday ramblings
Just me and Mel at time to chat today. I got to take home the jaffa cakes though so it's not all bad news! Mel told me Isaac had been mentioned at MAISEY today along with all the other children starting school in September next year. The lady who runs TOG just said he was doing brilliantly and will be leaving TOG at Christmas. He will still be on MAISEY and have a transition to school meeting in the summer term.
The powers that be in charge of breastfeeding in somerset have decided that as of October 11th mums with mobile babies and toddlers will no longer be welcome at the breastfeeding group. The ladies who run it are trying to sort out another venue for those of us no longer allowed to attend, which is most of us. I think they are making a huge mistake to be honest but only time will tell.
Preschool tomorrow and getting Malachi weighed. Another day of rushing around like a mad thing. 2 weeks and 3 days until Simon's week off work!
The powers that be in charge of breastfeeding in somerset have decided that as of October 11th mums with mobile babies and toddlers will no longer be welcome at the breastfeeding group. The ladies who run it are trying to sort out another venue for those of us no longer allowed to attend, which is most of us. I think they are making a huge mistake to be honest but only time will tell.
Preschool tomorrow and getting Malachi weighed. Another day of rushing around like a mad thing. 2 weeks and 3 days until Simon's week off work!
Monday, 12 September 2011
Malachi - 8 months
Malachi is 8 months old today. This weekend he has done a bit of rolling and he's getting quite good at it. Today has been a manic day. Took Isaac to TOG (Taunton Opportunity Group) today. Malachi and I went to new parents group and then we all went to the drop in group this afternoon. Isaac slept 13 hours last night and he was still tired this morning.
I've been promoting the time to chat group this summer and so has Mel, the portage worker. Today 3 mums said they'd be there which is an exciting yet terrifying thought. Mel and I have been meeting up for a year now trying to run a group that nobody else goes to and while it's exciting that we might get some other people coming, I'm worried that they'll come and not like it. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.
I've been promoting the time to chat group this summer and so has Mel, the portage worker. Today 3 mums said they'd be there which is an exciting yet terrifying thought. Mel and I have been meeting up for a year now trying to run a group that nobody else goes to and while it's exciting that we might get some other people coming, I'm worried that they'll come and not like it. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.
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