Angels and Rainbows - The beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. But it can provide colour and hope.

ciwi hope everything is going well. I'm so excited to hear the news of the first rainbow boy for the thread!

miasmum hoping its a sign for this year.

So the tww starts but hopefully my ratties will keep me occupied so I shall not think about it to much.

xpost with you Whatever - Good Luck with your scan hope both you and DP feel better afterwards xx

vicky will hold you and your little one in my thoughts and prayers today

Thanks Mia have to admit I don't feel so brave but it's good to hear I sound it lol I'm trying - I like to think dreams are a really good sign too I have a friend who can usually predict whose going to become pregnant and what sex the baby will be based on her dreams - she's usually right (it can be a bit scary really)

Estate agent faithfully promises (hmmm) they have read the riot act to the buyer about taking so long and that they have to be prepared to complete within 7 - 10 days so not to offer if they can't manage that so I feel a bit happier about it today. it's so much easier if I know what is actually going on.

Vicky- good luck for later today.

I am sorry to hear that some of you are having man problems, losing a baby can really put such a strain on a relationship . I hope you can manage to work through the hard times.

Whatever- I read your post about your Dh last night, I really don't know what to say. Although I do think your Dh needs to talk to you about his feelings- easier said than done I know.

I am not pregnant this month, my af arrived on Zoe's birthday- how bloody cruel! However it hasn't really affected me this month as I was to busy with Zoe.

Mia indeed hope your dream is a sign xx
Morning all
Good luck Whatever. Xx
Come on Ciwi & little new addition xxx
Hope all are well? Xxx

Wow, the thread feels very 'expectant' at the moment! But hoping to hear lots of good news from ciwi, too, whatever and vicki very soon. razz and too, you are also in my thoughts as you are now on the countdown!

angel it all sounds complicated, but I guess you must be relieved that you have options with work.

august not sure if I can offer anything sensible. I guess it would be good if you and DH could have some time alone to speak, but it does have to be the right time to have a productive conversation - sounds like life is pretty hectic at the best of times at your place, understandably.

blizy thank you for sharing such beautiful words about Zoe. You really made me think.

trickle one brave lady, it seems to me. You are so philosophical and practical about your circumstances - but FX that the cash buyer does come through for you.

whatever hope your DH turns off his attitude soon. Not right to be so unsympathetic. For what it's worth, I think you were very brave reading that report about Erin, especially given the timing. (I still haven't read any of the medical reports about Mia.)

fan love your enthusiasm for your baby rats... they are certainly intelligent, but not sure I want any myself!!

Me, in a total sense of disbelief here about Mia again, feeling very heavy inside. But a friend has been having a recurring dream that I will get pregnant and have a little boy. And last night I dreamt that I did have a baby, and we called her Isobel... so taking these as good signs.

Thanks guys gt my appointment at 3.40 feeling quite nervous about the fact i could be havin my lil man in days and not months lol plz pray for me im soo nervy but think its gna b all good

Whatever- I hope everything goes well with your scan today. Thinking about you today x

Ciwi- I hope all is well. X

Blitzy what a beautiful way to mark the day - Sproglet's birthday is 15th Feb and we took him a baby stone dragon to watch over him this year x
Fan I LOVE rats, so cute and intelligent - I really want some myself but it's never been the right time so of you
August That all sounds so stressful, so sorry to hear your DP doesn't seem abel to support you much. Maybe when the dust has setted he might pull his thumb out x
Razz wow all moving so fast, your consultant sounds brilliant and you both is safe hands - not long now

I think I'm 13 weeks exactly according to my dates, I had my scan on monday (heartbeat YAY!) and exactly the same as with Sproglet they've put me back to 12+1 almost a whole week difference. I know those scans are supposed to be very accurate - but Sproglet was small and I still wonder if he wasn't 42 weeks but 43 instead.

I don't really think there is going to be any option other than bankruptsy - I'm going to have a shortfall of at least £20,000. I was all ready to hand the keys back and now the estate agent - after being told that is what I was going to do - called and asked what I was doing about the house. Turns out the buyer now wants to make another offer - well she didn't tell me that last time I spoke to her and she's acting like she did, I'm really beggining to hate her she's a stuck up snotty cow who never seems to tell me the whole story grrrrr. I'm stuck between telling her and this 'buyer' to stick it and ringing the mortgage company with the offer to see if they will take it. I think I'm going to tell them it has to complete by the end of March or it's gone (it's a cash buyer).

I'm trying not to care too much - they can't take my home, I don't live there and I'm safe in an LA rental. In truth it's unlikely they could touch much, I have no assets, no savings it's going to cost silly money to pursue me and they'll never get it back, it's a daft process really.

Razz that's excellant news xxx rest up then xxx
Too hope your appt is ok tomorrow.
Vicky great everything's going your way. X
Razz yes , working for the council with flexi time seems to be great , particularly for nursery runs!!!
Hope Ciwi is ok?
For whoever asked??? ( my baby brain is kicking in!!) yes, my parents live in the West Midlands & that's where we are wanting to re-locate to.
Love to all xxxx

That's great, Razz! Getting the steroid injections so soon will be a great relief. He's quite right - you must not exert yourself in any way whatsoever! Have you got plenty of help at home?

Vicky, exciting stuff indeed! Lots of new babies in the next few weeks - mine included (FX, touching wood and so on).

Come on Ciwi, you can do it!

Hello ladies
Isnt it exciting waiting for news from ciwi!!!
angel that does sound complex!! What a shame Ant is not keen on his new job, at least as you say it is more secure. The job near your parents, would that mean relocating?? Im sure I remember you saying that was you eventual goal?!?!
too today was my consultant appointment, he is so good that I could just kiss him!! I am being admitted tonight to have steroid injections and he has brought my section date forward to the 16th when I will be 35 weeks. I have been told (sternly) by him that I am to take things easy and NOT go into labour or rupture my waters before then. It may be hard for things not to happen as I am fit to burst!!!

He said 36 , 37 weeks so it b in the nxt two or three weeks exciting stuff but still bit nervous as im 35 weeks sat gta get through that im sure the baby will b fine his very active xx

Popping in to check for news from Ciwi. Hope all is going really well, you've had a really short labour and are now snuggled up with your new little man!

Angel, sounds v complicated and like Ant's still not entirely happy, but at least it's a job. I work for a council too and the short hours and flexi time are a godsend - make up for a lot! FX you get this job near your parents - good luck!

Vicky, hope you get the date you want. Has the consultant said yet when they will be looking to do the CS? Mine is happening at 37 weeks exactly.

Razz, how are you feeling? Is it today you see the consultant to discuss delivery options? Hope everything is ok.

Only 1 sleep til your scan now, Wtw! Good luck!

Fan, your rat babies would be scared of me - last night I killed a mouse with the frying pan! I picked the pan up and the mouse was hiding behind it and I smacked it. V dead mouse, ick! Am strangely impressed with myself.

Right, I'd better go and clean up a bit. Mum's coming down tonight to take me to the hospital tomorrow for my consultant appt, and the house is a tip.

Razz job situation for both of us complicated at the moment!! I applied for a band 6 at Bham clinic got an interview rung up about the hours & they are crap 3 long days + 1 normal day. However, with the commute I would be out of the house for 12+ hours a day , not what I want.Also when I spoke to the manage the role is specialist sister/healt advisior & it appeared there would be a lot if HIV work which bores me. Where I am now we have a HIV nurse & just occasionally we fill in , taking bloods etc... But it just doesn t interest me so I spoke to the manager & withdrew my application. She was lovely & understood my reasons why. So, that was that I have resigned myself to stay at my clinic for now ; it's easy , I have good colleagues & brill hours but there are a few issues that remain unresolved & have dine for quite some time that annoy me , that I feel I will have to " whistleblow" on & you that are nurses know how that is frowned upon & we re our own worst enemies.
Then yesterday a band 7 has come up at a clinic about 5 miles from my parents , 30 hours which is what I want so I need to mentally pschye myself up to applying, interviewing etc....
Ant got a temp post at a government charity as HR officer was told Otho ally was for 10 months , started then found out would , in fact, have to apply for the 10 month post!!! Loved it there: the people,hours & work . Then attended our local council last week for an interview for temp post ; got that but is only for 4 weeks so declined it. The manager from HR sept rung him , bypassing the agency , to confirm although this post is tempary in April they will ve advertising for a permanent HR officer & would stand him in better stead to be working there already. So , long story short; agonised all week then left the charity in good terms started at council on Monday & hates it!!!
All he's doing for next 4 weeks is auditing , is really boring & no one talks... However, it's 10 minutes up the road & can do flex time.
If he's still there when I return to work it's 5 mins from my work &5 mins from Pheb's nursery. Plus only £10 a week in petrol whereas the other job is £100 a month commuting.
Phewee!!!! Our heads are spinning!!! Every time we settle down something happens!!!!
At least I m in the nice position of taking my time to look for another job , I m not being made redudent so don t have to panic!!!
Bet you wish you had never asked!!!! Just as your mat leave starts or will start soon. xxx
Hi all xxx

Hi guys got consultant 2mo find out date 4 c sec xx blizy sounds lovely wat u done for ur lil angel all our angels were probably havin a tea party with her as my nieces say to me all the angels r havin fun on the clouds as they r giant bouncy castles xx

blizy was thinking of you and Zoe yesterday but didn't get a chance to post. Your words about her are very moving. Such a loved and special little girl xx

ciwi very excited for you today. Can't wait to hear. Love to you xx

august so sorry you're having such a rough time just now, really hope you can sort things.

Lovely thoughts and words blizy, Zoe will be smiling down so happy that she had you as a mummy. Take care.
Welcome baby fan rats
Good luck ciwi, we await the blue announcement excitedly
wtw thinking of you, enjoy your scan.
august so sorry you are still low and so lost about dh, you sound so alone, I really hope you have some support in RL.

Hello to everyone else, hope things are good. Do you have a new job angel?

angel that is so true men are selfish, mine can be. But I make sure I tell him when he is, it has worked and he seams to be less so latley. But I know very soon it will raise its head again. I think it doesn't help that he was brought up in a male household with an extremely selfish mother aswell.

ciwi good luck, can't wait to hear your news!

Thongs??? If it helps!!! Stupid phone!!! That meant to say things. Xxx
Whatever works though!!

August think a lot of us have been there ... Relationship problems, well, I certainly have . It's probably documented on here somewhere!!! I was 99% towards divorcing Ant earlier this year but luckily we re working at our relationship. It never fails to amaze me after all thus time together how he can still be so selfish until I came to realise men, in general , I m sure they ll be exceptions to the rule somewhere !!! Are selfish, self centred & generally the opposite of women!!! There lays the problem : they re not us!!!
Hope you can sort thongs out 1 way or the other. It's wearing.... Take care xxxx

Thanks Too
blizy brave words and a beautiful way to mark your daughter's birthday. X
ciwi can't wait to hear the news, good luck x
fan hope nutmeg and biscuit are settling in well! And glad to gear you sounding happier and chilled out about things. I'm trying to avoid DH at the moment, he's very critical of anything I say or do these days so it's best to just keep quiet for now at least. Not sure where we're heading tbh. I'm just concentrating on staying calm for the baby's sake.
Hi Angel, wtw, cheesse and trickle hi again.
Right, must get some sleep x

Whatever good luck for your scan xx

Ciwi can t wait to hear your news. Good luck xxxx
Blizy sounds a lovely way to celebrate your Zoe & you re exactly how I feel I wouldn y be or have what I have now without my Georgie ... These rainbow babies are a tough act to follow.
Fan glad you got your " babies" & hope you re enjoying them.
Hi everyone else hope you re all well? We re all good all fine here plodding on. Many changes on the jobs front for both me & ant long stories I ll fill in the gaps later.
Just to say hi xxxx