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| Twi |
Posted - 27/06/2010 : 09:20:51
Every time my aunt comes around she brings my 4 year old nephew who she just lets wander around everywhere and do what he likes, before I would keep an eye on him and keep him out of my bedroom where the snakes are but Friday I was busy with the baby cause he had a bit of tummy ache so he wasn't happy. So when it came to bed time I wnet upstairs and I did my usual, settled the baby and then checked the snakes and changed the water. I went to Mouses viv to find the viv open slightly and Mouse was nowhere to be seen. I know I never left it open, I'm always very careful to make sure that it is closed properly cause he's so small it would be difficult to find him if he did get out, I had caught cousin in there earlier and he had said something about being able to hold mouse but i told him he couldn't and thought nothing of it and didn't think to check x.x It would all be find if I knew when he might have escaped, theres no way he could get out of my room with the door shut cause theres next to no gap under the door since we put the carpet down, but the door had been left open while i was sorting out things to go to bed (Its usually kept shut) I have torn the room appart and can't find him anywhere, the only thing I have left to do is go through the bin bags of stuff pilled up in corner of room if hes not there I dunno where he could be. I'm worried he might have got out of my room and the cat might get him, but not only that theres enough gap under the door of the airing cupboard for him to get into that and at the back of that is just a boarded up door which leads to next door I'm going to be in so much trouble if he gets in there cause I'm not supposed to have snakes over 2ft in the house cause they class them as dangerous D: They're supposed to be coming again today but I'm so annoyed about it I'm worried there might be an argument :/ |
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| Kellog |
Posted - 07/07/2010 : 03:15:04
I am so shocked at your mum Twi.....that must have been so shocking to you, especially considering how close you two are and how much she has supported you. But you can do this without her Twi....the midwife is right, you really do seem to be a natural mum. Just be aware that even natural mum's arent perfect and have bad days, especially if you are having to do it without the support of your own mum there to hold your hand. I hope it actually helps you feel stronger so you can prove to her that you can do this without her, and you have the support of your brother and his partner so you are not totally alone.
William looks so gorgeous in that tigger outfit!! I got one for my godson when he was little, its hard to believe he is 6yrs old now so that was a long time ago!
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| Twi |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 18:07:40
He had his first bath today he enjoyed it at first but got grumpy cause he had just woken up and wanted feeding. Midwife says I'm doing really well and have taken to motherhood like duck to water and is really happy with his weight gain, hes officially too big for new born clothes now and fits perfectly into 0-3 months which means he'll be able to wear the cute little outfit my brother got for him, will get pictures of that, might put it on him tomorrow and pop around there for them to see. ad rough few days because i've been ajusting to the fact my mum's moved over to ireland and couldn't bring herself to tell me and brother what she was doing and didn't say anything to me when she left. Anyway I have a couple of pictures of William in his cute Tigger outfit :D
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| Sta~ple |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 09:39:08
Awww he's cute! |
| Kellog |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 05:55:45
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Originally posted by Sizzlesmum
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Originally posted by reptiledanny
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Originally posted by Kellog
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....
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well sed kellog, agreed
I agree too........I would be right beside you Judith, having a wee cuddle of William of course lol 
Thanks ReptileDanny and Sizzlesmum....it is nice to know some people read and appreciate my LONG paragraphs  ! I do try to only say what I would want to hear if I was in Twi's shoes in these circumstances.....I dont mean to ramble on  ....
Twi, William is looking gorgeous and you are obviously doing a brilliant job for him to have reached that weight already....although I guess it is not surprising if he is using you as a milk bar all through the day!
I think my favourite pic is the last one, snuggled up close to mum listening to her heartbeat....best place to be.
I know it may seem tough at the moment with him wanting to be with you throughout the day but remember he is only little and has spent all those months inside you. To him it is a big scary world and he needs his mum's cuddles and his mum's smell and his mum's milk to reassure him that he is safe. When he is a bit older you can start putting him down and leaving him to cry for a bit....but for now just enjoy every minute of being able to hold him close - they dont let you do that for very long (you try getting a hug from a teenager!!)
You are doing great Twi.
(sorry, another LONG post )
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| Sizzlesmum |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 21:01:16
Awww, William is gorgeous 
Can't get over how much hair he has lol. Love his look in the third pic and his Pooh Bear bib
Thanks for sharing his pics with us. He's perfect and no doubt be a heart breaker when he's older |
| Twi |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 21:01:10
lol he should be hes terrible during the day, wont sleep if i put him down, as soon as i move him he wakes up wanting more food, its no wonder at only a week old hes put on so much but i cant complain cause hes a little angel at night, will sleep in his moses basket after a feed between 10-12 then wake up between 2-4 then sleep till about 6-8 when i usually get up, if i dont i can have lie in till 10 when he usually wakes me up for nother feed lol |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:57:50
He's lovely Twi. Looks like a very content little fella!! |
| reptiledanny |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:57:08
ahhhhhhhhhhhh, hes so cute, love all those poses lol
he super cute, bet all the girls will adore him when hes older, hell be fighting them off lol |
| Twi |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:31:42
lol ok heres some pics :D
First up bed head! XD
Thoughtful? o:
Giving me moody look cause hes not being fed lol
learning early o: seriously he did that in his sleep with no help from me lol
cant say hes not comfy xD
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| Sizzlesmum |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:14:17
Awww bless him, that's a good weight and it's great that he sleeping well at night
Glad your temp settled down.
Look forward to seeing more pics |
| reptiledanny |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 19:51:23
ahhh, he got weighed, are u keeping a diary
more pics plz
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| Twi |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 19:48:51
We're good, I had a bit of a high temp the other day but that's gone down now. William is eating almost none stop at the moment but still sleeping well at night so i cant complain. He got weighed today, hes up to 8lbs 14oz :3 |
| Sizzlesmum |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 19:23:39
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Originally posted by reptiledanny
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Originally posted by Kellog
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....and how difficult you would find confronting your aunt. I also know a number of people like her who just dont see the bad behaviour in their own children but will very happily have a go at other children for the smallest thing.
You CANNOT let this stress you out and I think you do need to be really open with your mum and tell her how all this is making you feel. Show her this thread if you think it would help. I am not sure if your aunt is her sister, but your mum's priority at the moment is you and therefore she should be able to have a few 'quiet words' with her about keeping her son under control.
I think the locks on the vivs is a definite yes....especially looking to the future and child-proofing the house for when William is older. But until you can get some then maybe do as Mouse suggests and get your brother to fit a simple lock on the door....cos at least then you know you dont have to worry about your snakes when 'that boy' is around.
Twi, you do need to try and control when people come round....it is up to you and not them. I know how hard it is to turn people away, but if she turns up and you are by yourself and feel you cant cope then just say that you were about to go and lie down so could she come back another time, and maybe ring first to make sure that it is a good time for you and William.
YOU are priority now....if you are stressed you are going to stress William and you will also make your bleeding worse. If this situation is causing you stress then stop it or get your mum to stop it.
I so wish I was closer to give you some moral support....I know if I was there I would have a few choice words to say to 'that boy'....and his mum!
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well sed kellog, agreed
I agree too, I'm surprised your Aunt can't remember how tired you are after having a baby!! My baby is 17 next month and I still remember.
I would be right beside you Judith, having a wee cuddle of William of course lol
Twi, how are you and William? Hope you are managing to get some rest. |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 13:02:18
See, this is why I dislike children, I can't stand them, they only have to be there and they irritate me. I don't let anyone near the snakes unless I am there, its bad enough that they let themselves out, don't need a small person helping me!
On that note, the striped boa let himself out again, of all things, he managed to pry off the vent he got out of last time, just this time I had glued it with.......
2 tonne epoxy!!!!! He certainly is tenacious! |
| hillzi |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 10:59:21
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Originally posted by reptiledanny
kellog will be here in a bit with her huge long paragraphs lol
Had to sig quote that..! |
| kdlang |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 14:27:45
Whats a little exageration if it scares them into leaving the snakes alone, although I doubt the 4yr old will be bothered, his mum will if she has to pay it lol. I once laid into some of my sons so called friends who thought it would be fun one night to open my gate and go round the back of the house n open the back door just cos my son didnt want to go out. I told them that if they allowed the dog to get out by their actions then they would be in serious trouble as my dogs are worth £10000. Technically thats a bit of an exageration as they aren't worth that much, it just costs that much to train and support each dog throughout its life. It certainly scared the lads enough for them to apologise lol |
| Twi |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 10:16:16
lol i paid over £120 for ginger and £80 for mouse |
| hillzi |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 09:18:15
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Originally posted by gregDT
First mention that corn snakes cost upwards of £200 for full grown specimen's, so being responsible for loosing one would be expensive 
Dependant on morph mate, my adult male carolina cost's £50. |
| reptiledanny |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 07:37:01
quote:
Originally posted by Kellog
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....and how difficult you would find confronting your aunt. I also know a number of people like her who just dont see the bad behaviour in their own children but will very happily have a go at other children for the smallest thing.
You CANNOT let this stress you out and I think you do need to be really open with your mum and tell her how all this is making you feel. Show her this thread if you think it would help. I am not sure if your aunt is her sister, but your mum's priority at the moment is you and therefore she should be able to have a few 'quiet words' with her about keeping her son under control.
I think the locks on the vivs is a definite yes....especially looking to the future and child-proofing the house for when William is older. But until you can get some then maybe do as Mouse suggests and get your brother to fit a simple lock on the door....cos at least then you know you dont have to worry about your snakes when 'that boy' is around.
Twi, you do need to try and control when people come round....it is up to you and not them. I know how hard it is to turn people away, but if she turns up and you are by yourself and feel you cant cope then just say that you were about to go and lie down so could she come back another time, and maybe ring first to make sure that it is a good time for you and William.
YOU are priority now....if you are stressed you are going to stress William and you will also make your bleeding worse. If this situation is causing you stress then stop it or get your mum to stop it.
I so wish I was closer to give you some moral support....I know if I was there I would have a few choice words to say to 'that boy'....and his mum!
xxx
well sed kellog, agreed |
| Kellog |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 04:28:30
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....and how difficult you would find confronting your aunt. I also know a number of people like her who just dont see the bad behaviour in their own children but will very happily have a go at other children for the smallest thing.
You CANNOT let this stress you out and I think you do need to be really open with your mum and tell her how all this is making you feel. Show her this thread if you think it would help. I am not sure if your aunt is her sister, but your mum's priority at the moment is you and therefore she should be able to have a few 'quiet words' with her about keeping her son under control.
I think the locks on the vivs is a definite yes....especially looking to the future and child-proofing the house for when William is older. But until you can get some then maybe do as Mouse suggests and get your brother to fit a simple lock on the door....cos at least then you know you dont have to worry about your snakes when 'that boy' is around.
Twi, you do need to try and control when people come round....it is up to you and not them. I know how hard it is to turn people away, but if she turns up and you are by yourself and feel you cant cope then just say that you were about to go and lie down so could she come back another time, and maybe ring first to make sure that it is a good time for you and William.
YOU are priority now....if you are stressed you are going to stress William and you will also make your bleeding worse. If this situation is causing you stress then stop it or get your mum to stop it.
I so wish I was closer to give you some moral support....I know if I was there I would have a few choice words to say to 'that boy'....and his mum!
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