Good Morning Thursday

Hi this is going to be a long post my daughter after a difficult pregnancy and difficult birth is finding the lack of sleep very difficult. Baby is now almost 6months and still does not sleep
during the night for more than a couple of hours at a time and she had to feed her to get her to settle again. We live a 9 hour car journey away from her and we have not met baby yet. (Going down next week). She phones most days in tears about being tired and not being able to meet up with friends inside yet. Her husband works from home and does help as much as he can but as she is breast feeding it is hard for him. I accept it has been very different for her during the pandemic but she has joined a few baby groups but she seems to think everyone is managing much better than her. She gets really cross with me if I offer any advice. This morning for example I suggested she try’s bonjela on baby gums as she is teething only to be told she does not want advice, she only wants from me understanding and me to tell her she is doing a good job which I do frequently. I tried this morning for example telling her about our plans for coming down to see them all but she got cross with me yet again for trying to distract her. She did speak to her doc about pnd but will not take the medication prescribed as she doesn’t think she needs it and her oh says she’ll soon snap out of it !!! I do wonder if motherhood is not what she thought it would be. My daughter is 38 and has a very exacting job which she loves and will go back to. I do wonder if she feels out of control with baby. I’m looking for advice for how to try to help without giving advice ???

Good Morning from a perfectly still, blue morning. Breeze from the South so we can hear the Med’ ..... above the busy birds who are singing fit to burst.

That baby girl’s expression, Scentia - she looks like she’s trying to explain something! ?. Congratulations to you all, you must be so happy she’s here safely.

Elegant, understated, gorgeous. That’s a lovely haircut, Nannyjan.

I love peonies, Gelisa, yours looks very happy! GrannySomerset, you do seem to have the best idea as to how to considerdeal with a cluttered cupboard. Hope the feeling passes soon, but remember one of the Grans’ Rules and that is we must never use the word ‘ought’ in a sentence? Grans can do whatever they like - we’ve all earned that right!
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Regular remarks as to ‘clique-yness’ in this Thread, are from the same stable as comments regarding its ‘kindness’ and ‘gentleness’ and ‘safe-ness’. ( The latter usually said in a snarky tone by those who either want attention or an argumentative thread involving lots of insults, abuse and bad language!). Why search for that in a day? Isn’t life often hard enough? Our ever-extending Morning Club (which doesn’t close at noon!) promises everything from support and help to friendship, lots of interest, sharing and a damn good laugh, so no need to defend what we do, who we are. Post, join in, lurk, enjoy. It doesn’t matter because everyone’s welcome. Imagine wanting to criticise something like that!

Ascension means a State holiday yet another, 3 this month here in la belle France. Citizens who work will undoubtedly “faire le pont”/make the bridge, by adding a day’s holiday leave onto the day - resulting in a 4 day weekend. A lot like in the UK this resulted in a run yesterday on supermarkets countrywide - and butchers - whilst hosting families stocked up on food to eat outside. Only small difference is that BBQ’s aren’t a worry since the weather is more stable. It won’t be long before the scent of lamb and rosemary, spicy sausages and sizzling sardines will be wafting on the breeze. I’d better get started on the day before it catches up and overtakes me....again.

Hoping for good results dragonfly - for you both ?. Fingers crossed your DD’s symptoms resolve soon, Susan. Well done, grandmajet and mr Gaga - you’ll hopefully only look forward now.

Have the best day, don’t overdo stuff, stay safe, be kind to passing ? , resolve to be #lazygrans, enjoy every moment you can. Enough instructions?? ?

Big hugs, ?‍♀️?????x

Good Morning all, my goodness , no this thread is not cliquey ! I don’t post every day but I do read about everyone’s day , mine is mostly uneventful .
It was lovely to see the new baby pic ?
Another poster has a poorly DD , I hope the Doctor sees and helps her
Sorry but I’m not good at remembering names

NannyJan53 lovely hair.

I would just like to add to what others have said to all new readers (I really do not like the word lurkers ) , I am absolutely useless at remembering posters names and circumstances, please do not take it as a snub or clique if I /or others do not respond to something posted by a new virtual friend it is definitely not intentional, more like life getting in the way.

Please join in (and let Urmstongran know how much your house is worth ???‍♀️), this and soops kitchen are really supportive and friendly places to be.

What wonderful news Scentia , and great photo. It is such a relief when Mum and baby are safely separated.

Do hope your daughter begins to improve Susan, and that she gets the right treatment.
We have nothing planned for today, cats have so fat avoided swinging on the dangling pelmet rail, but they had eaten quite a bit of my favourite fern yesterday, and spewed bits across the landing when we came back from feeding DD's bood and taking DGD to ballet. Freezer will be out of action until at least Monday

I have found a wonderful app that tells you where the next available loo is, very useful when waiting in a cold car parked in a ballet school car park!

Have a lovely day everyone, hoping worries abate a bit.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Another sunny start.
Meeting in the park with some members of our charity later so I hope it stays dry.
Congratulations Scentia and family
Lovely hair Nannyjan
DD1 is getting her first vaccine on Friday.
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

Morning everyone. Dry and almost sunny here in the Scottish Borders. Congratulations Scentia on your beautiful grandaughter. Thinking of others who have tribulations and worries today. No plans bar watching last episode of The Killing this morning. Can't believe I just wrote that. Will do online shop of new clothes later. Have been having a declutter but went a bit OTT. Keep safe.

Morning everyone not from the north Kent coast, but from the New Forest where we are having a week’s holiday postponed from last year. We have been on several long walks through beautiful countryside accompanied on occasions by some New Forest ponies and an inquisitive cow! I beat a hasty retreat whilst she and DH (who’s an ex-farmer) had a deep and meaningful conversation. The weather has been kind to us so hoping it stays dry today.

The highlight of our week was a visit to the beautiful Exbury Gardens where there were stunning views of azaleas and rhododendrons.

Another walk today before returning home tomorrow. It has been so nice to have a change of scene, although with all this walking about think my legs are getting shorter!

Congratulations to you and your family Scentia. What a lovely picture to start the day of a beautiful baby; sending good wishes and many blessings to her and your family.

Good wishes too for those having medical procedures or awaiting test results.

Hope you all have a good day.

Congratulations Scentia, beautiful photo!
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a rainy north Surrey.
Congratulations Scentia and family, what a beautiful picture of mum and baby, lovely to see you back here too.
GG perfect start to the day.
NannyJan your hair looks lovely.
Grandmadinosaur we had an extension built 20 plus years ago when I was working full time and in my 30s it was exhausting then!
Thank you to those who have given me some toothpaste suggestions. I think I have probably tried them all but need to keep a note of which ones work better for me.
I am another who seconds Marydoll’s sentiments. The pleasure is in reading and sharing our stories. It is nice if someone picks up on something you have written, and are given support when we have our troubles. I know I am not alone with poor memory and I do sometimes write a note to remind me who said what ?
This morning DGS2 was up early so he read to me and then gave a synopsis to his brother at the breakfast table, thus both learning a new word. They have now gone off to school with DH, I have walked Freddie, got washing in the machine and washed up so time for feet up and an undisturbed cup of tea.
Visit to mum and dad this morning and school run later.
DS messaged to say he has his first vaccination next week, he is 35 and will be the last adult in the family to get vaccinated.
Wishing all a happy day with lots of ?moments

NannyJan53 Beautiful hair.

Good morning Mick and all, we have the same weather as Ash here on the S Welsh coast.
A beautiful baby Scentia, many congratulations.
How annoying Cherry I hope your floor is sorted today.
I hope your daughter feels a bit better today Susan, it must be a great relief for her to know that you are there to look after the grandchildren.
Stay safe everyone.

Thank you Mary it was easy at the hospital. The nurse had no trouble getting my blood. Results of that and Dexters biopsy today!

Good morning, Mick and everyone from a sunny Carlisle. According to the weather man, northwest England has the best of it today.
I have to drive southwards later to sign papers at my solicitor's. I have acknowledged increasing old age by appointing my sons as power of attorneys though I hope they won't need to actually do anything for a long while if ever. My solicitor says it's not just for the older folk, everyone should have one but I guess it's like making a will, younger people may think it's inviting trouble.
That's a fine, healthy looking baby, Scentia. Beautiful photo. I always think babies look a bit unsure about being in the world...after you've been snugged up for months in the quiet warm dark, to be thrust out, literally, into noisier brightness must be something of a shock.
Well, I'm off to do a bit of gentle housework, it never ends.
Hopefully, everyone has the best day possible.

I have not found any cliqueyness on this thread, and indeed real support some times. I don’t post every day because often there is nothing to say but, like others, enjoy a glimpse into other lives. I would miss it enormously if it disappeared.

Grey and damp morning with the highlight of the chiropodist and the hairdresser to tidy DH’s sparse locks. Ought to tackle a cupboard but may wait until the feeling passes.

Good morning from S Lanarkshire and many congratulations to Scentia and her family, what a lovely photograph! A glimpse of happiness!

Good morning all.
Congratulations to Scentia and all her family.
Susan56 glad your daughter is now getting some help.
Had a lovely lunch yesterday in the sun.
DD3 has just called me to say she has booked a week away for me, her and DGS . We spoke about it yesterday and she didn’t waste any time ! Really looking forward to it.
Quiet day for me but I think we may go on a trip tomorrow.
Hope you all find a ? today.

NannyJan what beautiful hair you have. I am so envious. Mine seems to be getting thinner and thinner due to the medications I am on and of course the chemo I had.

Good morning all from a dull overcast and cold start to the day on the east coast of Fife. Yesterday’s weather after a sticky start turned our real summery. Hope today warms up.

Congratulations Scentia on the birth of your beautiful baby grandchild so pleased to hear mother and baby are both well, let the fun begin.

I think I’ll rest up today I had disappointing news yesterday there’s going to be no more physio input it seems, however I’m not finished just yet I’ve contacted those who have the power to change things. Fingers crossed.

Now that I’m up and on my feet I made a mushroom omelette yesterday with support from my lovely carer it tasted yummy even with the odd burnt bit, practice makes perfect as they say have a good day everyone

Good morning from a grey and rainy Black Country.

I finally had my hair cut yesterday after over 15 months. It is still longer than I used to have it though.

Had a lovely catch up with my ex Manager before hand, time goes so quickly. It never used to at work!

Congratulations Scentia, a joyous day indeed.

I hope your DD feels better soon Susan it is always a worry when our children are ill.

Wishing you all a lovely day

Good morning from a sunny East Yorkshire. I’m one of the lurkers I’m afraid but do read the posts most days. I have to say I have had responses when I have replied. With “thyroid” brain I find it difficult to keep up with all the messages and who or what I want to say.
Anyway I’m here today. Congratulations to Scentia and your family. What a lovely photo. My dear friend became a granny for the first time yesterday to a beautiful baby boy. I’m so happy for her as her daughter had a few problems along the way to motherhood.
Today for the first time in about a month I have an empty and it feels amazing! We have had workmen here doing various jobs in and outside the house. I’m writing this whilst still in bed after being up early for there arrival each day. Glad to have the work done but not it’s taken it’s toll on DH and me we are shattered. One of the jobs was a complete new bathroom. After years of putting up with a muchly neglected one oh how I love it. So worth the upheaval. Anyway that is it no more work in the house just done decorating in a month or twos time. It’s all with a view to sell later on. I think DH and I are looking at a little break away some time soon.
Despite the empty I have lots to do as now the whole house needs a thorough clean mm I’m no domestic goddess but must be done.
Wishing everyone a good day whatever is in store.

Good Morning all from the drizzly, damp Scottish Borders.
Congratulations to clan Scentia on the arrival of a bonnie wee lass ?

Lovely news from Harrigran and Dragonfly who haven't seen their families for so long. I hope others are able to meet up again.
I love the pictures of Cockermouth- a place I am fond of. I hope to go to the Lakes in June with DS and family but we are waiting to hear if the campsite is reopening.
If not, they will come and stay with me here which will be equally nice.

Sadly, cases of covid are still around and there is a drop-in testing centre for people without symptoms to check up on our community.

Decluttering today - at least an hour before I can be #lazygran

Hoping you all have a nice day, clique that you are

Good morning Michael and all GNs. Hope the second jab goes okay, Mick. Weak sunshine in South Yorkshire so we might get the garden planting finished today. Nothing other planned except the weekly shop, and maybe a short walk. I expect that after the luxury of the dry footpaths we have had recently, all the rain will have turned them into a quagmire again.
Lovely baby, Scentia. What a joy!
Have a good day folks.

I've just seenMarydoll's post about this thread being cliquey. I've been on here for a year or thereabouts. I haven't found it cliquey. I don't expect that my posts will always elicit comments as there are lots of people with very interesting stories. I have had many kind comments over the year or so and also lovely messages from some posters. New people are welcomed.