The bonfire party was excellent last night, coincidentally it was the first one I have ever been able to drink at, strange that! Amy loved the party, definitely not a shy little girl, not keen on the fireworks though, too many loud bangs.
We have new next door neighbours, and its the first time we have lived next door to children. It's usually us making all the noise and suddenly it is all down to other people and out of our control. I think we are going to get along fine though, it's the little things that count. Yesterday evening the Mum knocked on the door to say that she thought we had cats and so wanted to warn us that they were going to have a few fireworks, it that sort of thing that makes all the difference.
Today is just going to be a relaxing day, I only have one 'work related' chore to do and that is to plan my breastfeeding workshop for tomorrow, I'm dreading it. I find the whole turning 'breastfeeding into a science' thing at odds with my approach to the concept, plus I'm not convinced as to how effective classes are, for a first time Mum trying to playact breastfeeding with a plastic, immobile dolly is nothing like attempting to breastfeed an extremely active newborn.
Hubby's eye is recovering well, still some difficulty with focusing but other than that it's nearly sorted.
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wildduck (5.11.06 15:22) re breastfeeding classes: *almost* pointless. The only use they served was to give me the feeling of being prepared, which was a good and useful feeling (if misguided). The intellectual part of breastfeeding (positioning etc) I learned from looking at pictures in those ridiculous handouts that come in the maternity note package. Of course I had no idea what I was really doing until daughter came along. In the first few days we had wildly conflicting advice from everyone, but luckily she was an avid nurser, we found our own way of doing it, and 18 months later we are still at it. |
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midwifemuse / Website (5.11.06 16:29) Wildduck - Much as I thought really. The powers that be have decided they are essential to successful breastfeeding, (odd that Mums and babies in 'underdeveloped' countries manage so well,) so I shall obey the dictat and facilitate. Congrats on your positive experience. |
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Flighty / Website (5.11.06 19:29) I'm with Amy with not liking the loud bangs. Good luck tomorrow! |
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midwifemuse / Website (5.11.06 19:45) Flighty - The bangs seem louder than usual this year. |
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IanB / Website (6.11.06 10:06) It was the best fireworks party I've ever been to (and I thought the one I watched on Clapham Common last year was good). My ears have *almost* stopped bleeding from the Karaoke...almost.... 
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midwifemuse / Website (6.11.06 18:19) IanB - I was really impressed by the singers, thought they should consider turning professional. 
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beachhutman / Website (6.11.06 23:20) Please see Chippy blog for Monday and pass it round |