November / December 2012 Babies

yeah Pale maybe with God's help we will get an opportunity to stay together, soon i hope

Today i am feeling so emotional about the distance thing, feel quiet alone and stressed. my clothes dnt fit, work is stressful, ooh its all too much

Morning Ladies!

Only 6 weeks to go for me! And nursery not nearly finished I'm still looking for ideas of what to do with the blank wall above the cot. Suggestions welcome!

Magz, I had the exact same conversation about schools with my neighbor two days ago. I was frightened out of my wits So I investigated a bit, since I have no idea how public schools compare to private schools (I've always been of the opinion that a good public school is fine). So we have a few private schools in the area, and it does seem that you have to apply before baby is 1y/o. St Stithians, for instance, has a non refundable deposit/enrollment fee of R15,000! This is nuts! Also, baby must be in the right creche, to get in the right pre-school, to be accepted in the private school. And the poor baby has not even been born! How am I to know what her character will be like, and in what school she'll fit in the best?

What do you ladies think about schools? Anyone have experience/heard anything about private/public schools in Jhb? I just want my child to go to a school where she'll be happy, I was desperately unhappy in school and I dont wish this on my baby for all the money in the world.

Chantal, I've also heard good things about the Jnr Colleges creches, it's next on my list to check out. Montessory I've heard is great, but all of them only take from 2 years and older. I agree with Momtoc, you need to go see them all and to a large extent you have to go with your gut. Stimulation of the little ones is also important to me, as well as their policies regarding routines, feeding, diaper changes etc. For instance, do they keep records of what baby ate/didnt eat? How do they handle the food preparation (different formulae and breastmilk for different babies)? Did she have a runny tummy or were her diapers fine?

Momtoc, I feel for you! I really hope your little one adjusts quickly. Maybe she is also just very emotional about everything happening in her little life and its compounding the school issue. I'm very worried about creches and friends and leaving my LG in someone elses care as well, and her fitting in and being happy. You are right, Opti-Baby is an attractive option since we'd be able to see by webcam what is going on with my LG.

mosaneo i wish there was something i could help you with regards to your situation. my brother inlaw is also blacklisted but was able to get a permanent job at ESKOM so there are a few work places that he can try that dont look at that.

ladies im all for woman empowerment but this whole thing of our children suffering in a place they dont like all day everyday is heart breaking for me. i also had issues with my son being the only child waiting in the afternoon and i would cry like crazy coz i would feel his pain.

some days the school would even call me to ask where i was. currently living with my spoilt brat brother coz then at least i know my baby get home on time but next year im definately getting a nanny. its unconfortable living with someone but it beats feeling guilty all day at work.

i feel you ladies and if i could i would stay home and take care of my kids. given the choice i would definately be a stay at home mom (with a helper though coz im not very domestic lol)

Momtoc i do not blame you for breaking down, all the things that are happening are just too overwelming and i know that sad feeling of worrying about your child while they are at creche. My heart also gets sore when i pick up my son and he is alone, i always get worried that he is not making friends and is alone all day but he does have friends. I like that you lg tell you exactly how she feels and what happens at creche, my son doesnt say much unless there is an event, he says he doesnt eat, play or get taught anything. his answer is always we did nothing, imagine

Morning Ladies

Pale and Momtoc de dh is an IT specialist and he is blacklisted that is why he has been having a hard time finding a job cause most companies do checks now. Its very hard especially now that my hormones are always so crazy i really need him but like i said in my previous post there is nothing we can do accept job searching.

Magz a deposit of R20 000, no ways, that should be the fees for the whole year. i do not know much about these expensive creches cause my son's creche is R1900 and its a good creche, the only problem is that they only have ranches in Midrand. I went to buy baby's cosmetics with my R100 voucher from vitality and i was only able to buy three items and not even the big ones, just shampoo, bam cream and body liquid soap. damn things are so expensive.

Magz are you done buying baby's clothes and essentials, is the baby's bag packed? or are you packing your bag first

Chantal Montessorri is very nice, i love it. i wanted to take my kid there but couldnt afford it.

Clueless creches are not all the same and the days are different as well but one thing for sure there is always one or two kids crying or complaining to the teacher about another kid. At least from 3 they can talk, but the poor babies ag shame they are always sleeping or sitting on the teacher's lap. I am not a fan of taking babies to creche.

agg you know we love reading lol. i have no idea all of a sudden my metabolic system is just very fast. i have an app with the gynae on tuesday she going to throw a fit. it not my fault that the baby is health conscious no sugar, fat etc