Does anyone know anything about lactose intolerance? Hayley was always a sickly baby, doctor automatically said it was reflux and prescribed gaviscon, but it carried on. Once we started weaning and introducing solids mainly veg and fruit it improved so thought well maybe it was reflux, but the more ...

Morning I always laugh when I log on as it welcomes me and says what a lovely day it is, obviously doesn't realize what a miserable day it is out there lol Boys gone to school, Alex was a wotsit this morn, well actually since got in from school yesterday, felt like I was talking to a brick wall most...

Morning Boys off to school we were running slightly late due to a smelly bum and then 3 non cohearant children, but got to gym trails on time, Alex then decided he didn't want to stand outside the school for 20mins so took himself to breakfast club, not a problem meant I could get to town earlier. W...

Evening What a day!!! Took the boys to school no probs, until were waiting to go in o was talking to a group of mums in Brendan's class, whilst the boys were running around next minute I have a child in tears, then another, they were playing the conga and both fell over,with Sean hitting his head. c...

Thanks Jeanette,I will keep trying to get him to open up, yesterday he had his hand shut in a door on purpose, the two culprits were caught doing it and dealt with, just wanted to make to be assured this was a one off situation, and they didn't continue. On a brighter note Brendan and Sean had glowi...

Afternoon It's freezing!!!! Went to Chelmsford yesterday to make a start on chrimbo shopping, we managed one present, but bought the boys some needed new pjs, also treated myself too oops, came home and sorted the girls main pressie on eBay £200 worth of little people for £60, so happy there. Went t...

Evening Been out all day met my friend, who had twins in August, just been so busy that haven't seen her it was great seeing her but also felt left out, she was going to a twin meet and because it was in Braintree she invited me along, which was lovely and loved seeing all the babies but mine were t...

Thursday curse struck again, Darren woke at 6 to go to work to find 2 flat tyres, so had to wait to for garage to open took it down there got two new tyres and then they found another fault so the car is still there and Darren is home from work, his work not happy. House inspection went well and lad...

Totally, constantly on the go, always something to be done. That's without all the hospital appointments, school plays, after school clubs, party's etc should really be doing something now but taking 15. Dinner is on, girls are playing nicely, washing is done just needs sorting and the house is clea...

I have 5, 6 if you include my stepdaughter who visits

I have 7 yr old boy 6 yr old twin boys and 13month twin girls and my stepdaughter is 10.
I live in Braintree, a struggle most days as do most of it on my own but we get there every day and everyone is still alive (nearly) come bedtime lol

Morning Did start a post yesterday but not sure what happened to it. Alex had a school trip to local museum which he enjoyed, and Brendan had to stand up and speak in a special assembly yesterday to say thanks for all the people that helped build our new school. Today its miserable out there,hopeful...

Morning Fun and games getting the kids to school this morning, had the usual fights etc, came home and the girls turn to through hissy fits lol Just spent 35mins on hold to tax credits to update my records to be told they were never informed of Darren being on ESA or jobseekers and won't put new det...

Morning I swear Thursdays are cursed, Have had a dreadful morning, boys refused to get dressed then when they finally got dressed Alex and Brendan decided shorts were the appropriate attire, by this time it was too late to change, so left Alex moaning he was cold the min the front door opened, told ...

Evening I'm exhausted, Alex refused to go in this morn so had to go to the office for them to call someone to come and peel him off of me. Stayed at school and did stay and read with the boys, I was allowed to take them to the library which is open planned on The same floor, she's myself trying to s...

Morning lazy day here,much needed as seem to not be getting a full nights sleep at present not sure why, all kids are sleeping through,so doesn't make sense. Boys went in no probs this morn and I went to tea and chat mainly to speak to Jan our home school worker about Alex but it was so busy that I ...