fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 yep i dont eat eggs, i am weird i know. it put me off when i saw the chooks eating massive worms and grubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That's a shame because eggs are nutritional powerhouses, full of iron and zinc loads of vitamins and of course protein. At least you know what your chooks are eating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 hehehe, no wonder there so good for you with all the stuff they eat! Its weird, because i eat them when we ae out, like at a resturant, but not at home.... We never go out to eat now though as we are tight for cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My son is insensed that his friend (who also has chickens) doesnt' like eggs. Love them myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 thanks gals!I tend to miss breakfast as i am running round like a mad women, although today i had peacan and maple country crisp snack: 2 custard cream buscuits and innocent smoothie. Lunch One and a half houmous and salad wholemeal pitta bread. tea: Seeds of change Carrot and corriander soup and a dinner roll. snack just now, a pack of cheese puffs IMHO you are eating an awful lot of carbs babe and missing breakfast is a nono. Get a big carton of smoothie and at least have a glass of that, but even better have something like cheese on toast- please reconsider not eating eggs! Snacks could be seeds and nuts or baby-bel. You could put some pumpkin seeds in your hoummus pitta Have something like a Greek yoghurt after your dinner again for protein. Hope that helps, get used to looking at the carb count on your foods, anything over 20g per 100g will make you 'spike and slump'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 gosh your OH's must be tolerant and helpful! a Midday bath? My OH works full time too Laura, till very late some nights. You just have to take the moment when you can and make the most of Seth's sleeps and indulge on the odd occasion - anything to perk yourself up at the moment. hehehe, no wonder there so good for you with all the stuff they eat! Its weird, because i eat them when we ae out, like at a resturant, but not at home.... I thought it would have been the opposite way round. You know your eggs are from happy, free-ranging hens. I know what you mean about the worm thing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have a blender and throw in a banana, a handful of strawberries and some plain yoghurt to make my own smoothies. Cheaper and tastier than shop bought ones. You could also make your own smoothie recipes up. Quick and nutritious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 We do the same, banana, frozen berries, yoghurt, pineapple juice... it's very quick and very yummy, and the frozen berries make it nice and cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 We freeze our soft fruit in the summer and then make it into smoothies with over ripe bananas which we also freeze, but they do come out a bit like ice cream if too many bits are frozen. I also use milk to make them for the children, less acidic than the yoghurt and the banana sweetens it naturally. A bit cold at this time of year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. Gina, seth doesnt have a day time nap now. So hes awake from 6am ish til 6.30pm. He wont have a nap unles hes feeling tired. And he races around all day. I suppose though all children are different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I do the smoothie thing too - I love them. I can't imagine going without breakfast - being very active and having a fast metabolism, I have to watch my blood sugar because I get jittery if I don't eat (phil's the other way around and doesn't eat breakfast). This morning, I had 2 rashers of locally farmed free range bacon, two of our own eggs and a smoothie of organic semi-skimmed milk, probiotic yoghurt, a banana, some strawbs, rasps and blueberries... kept me going for ages. Try starting with breakfast Laural; you'll be surprised at how much better you feel, and you'll be tempted to snack far less too. Exercise will help with your faigue too, it gets those endorphins rushing around your body and makes you feel sparkly.. try taking the little 'un out for lots of walks. I used to power walk along with ankle weights on and pushing Rosie in the buggy - cheap and effective exercise! I must walk nearly 2 miles in the morning before I get to work, walking to school, then up through the park to work. give it a go. The more energy you use, the more you will have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks girls! I have eaten breakfast for the last two days and i feel tons better. I think aswell i was feeling tired because i was waiting for my Granpas Cancer results this week. [Prostate has come back clear, but bones haven't] I just cooked a roast dinner with loads of greens and i had loads of spinach. I am feeling alot more positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Glad you feeling better Laura - it can also be a state of mind especially if you've had worries at the back of it with your Granpa. And how about Seth not having a nap anymore! Gosh, I really did think at 14 months he'd still be snoozing in the afternoon. Stefan is 19 months and has only just stopped his morning sleep. I do miss having my hour in the morning to whizz round, but I'm gratfeul of the two hours he has at 12.30. Going back to the smoothies.....is it ok to just throw in frozen berries without defrosting them? I've got some in the freezer but whenever I make a smoothie I don't include them as they're frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 LOL, i know! Hes never slept well in the day. You know when your in hospital and you have to record the wet nappies, sleeps, feeds etc. Seth only slept for 15 minutes in 4 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was very poorly though. I was awake for 4 days solid. I felt awful. He has only ever slept for 30 mins in the morning and 20 at Lunch. Now he doesnt nap at all Ross was apparently the same. Thats what puts me off having any more yet, and the business. He is so active, he litterally runs now, its a nightmare with the builders that have been in. I could do with 3 more stair gates for the other doors he likes to get through but there so pricey. I cant believe Stefan has 2 BLISSFUL HOURS AT LUNCH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 They all have their own agenda don't they I'm not sure if it's something we've done by having a set routine from very early on that he's just got into the habit of, or whether it's just how he is. Apparently Darren liked his sleep as a baby too. The food suggestions sound like your best bet to try and perk you up. I'm feeling tired just thinking about Seth zooming around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Frozen berries are fine to use Gina, they'll make a slush puppy type smoothie. It is hard work when they don't have a nap. Matthew still has one occasionally at 3 years 5 months! He is growing out of it though as it's getting later in the day (bit of a pain when he falls asleep at teatime then wakes up at bedtime ) Might be worth getting Seth to have a quiet time, maybe after lunch, where you sit and watch a film or video together with a drink. With a bit of luck you can have a power nap whilst having a cuddle. I find this works with Matthew - more for him than me (although I do often drop off ). It means he recharges his batteries as well and stays awake at teatime then goes to bed as normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Snowy, not a chance. Hes on the go all the time. Thanks tho Ive tried but hes interested in everything alllll the time. I thought he was dropping off today for about 3 mins , then the bin men came up the road and he shouted MEN! Running to the window, and standing on his wicker toy box to wave! Today we went through all his words and he knows 33 all together. Luckily hes forgotten, 'poop' my cousin taught him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 He sounds like my Matthew did. He never slept I used to literally bounce off the walls coming down the stairs. He learned to walk at 9 months and that was it he was off and he hasnt stopped since. Boogie beebies did help a bit. thats tv babysitter and fitness instrcutor all in one. Teacher asked me today if he talked in his sleep because he never ever shuts up. Now if I could have half his energy. Don't let it put you off having more though as all mine are different though only one did the naps during the day thing both the others did manage to sleep for at least a bit during the night. Instead they take it in turns to wake you up so they get some sleep and you never do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Bless him! Wait til he's learnt a few more! Mine thinks it's amusing to repeat 'stinky bum bum' ad infinitum If he's very active, maybe take him for a run in the morning? I get mine to an open space and encourage them to run and run and run (even if it's only round in circles ). Trouble is you may have to run with him and end up more tired than he is Good for you though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks thats encouraging lol. Seth talks in his sleep! And he stands up whilst asleep!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Bless him! Wait til he's learnt a few more! Mine thinks it's amusing to repeat 'stinky bum bum' ad infinitum If he's very active, maybe take him for a run in the morning? I get mine to an open space and encourage them to run and run and run (even if it's only round in circles ). Trouble is you may have to run with him and end up more tired than he is Good for you though! Yes! we run round the garden chasing a ball, trouble is, ross showed him what its like to 'jump in a puddle' and he threw himself in the compost heap! NICE! And our garden and much of shropshire is a swomp at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 It did make me laugh when she asked it because he does talk in his sleep and has been known to walk as well. Seth sounds very bright (just like my Matthew ) and I'm sure once hes a bit older and able to entertain himself and keep safe then it'll become a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 he is very bright, but then his uncle is in Mensa and the young and talented of shropshire club. And Ross is extremely bright , should be in Mensa i think. When he was 3 hours old, he managed to take out his feeding tube 5 times, out of his nose, and throat etc. The nurse came to see me in recovery and said: " you'll have your hands full with this one" I blame her for saying that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My James is a sleeper too. Was having an afternnon nap for 2 hours until a couple of months before starting school - we had to wean him off them! Now he will go to bed at 7 to 7-30 and sleep through to at least 6am. Mind you as a baby he slept through really young as well. Its reassuring for us as he does show some ADHD like tendancies but the sleeping is a pointer away from ADHD, his friend has mild ADHD and their teacher didn't even realise but her mum says she will be awake until 1am and then up again a 5!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I love my sleep- I used to have a nap for 3 hours at the age of 3 ( according to my mother ) Also she said I only had one toddler tantrum.... not too sure how accurate mum is on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
