Emmsy's ladies lets roll into spring together! Bring on some sunshine!

Morining

4ever I'm trying to shift the last stone too, its a bugger to go isnt it?!?

I'm still processing Cjays diagnosis to be honest, found it hard the last few days. The internet and sn board is confusing me so I'm going to wait until I get his report then I know what hes dealing with and can gather my thoughts properly then. I have spoken to his support for learning teacher, shes just brilliant, and she made some suggestions which I'm following up. Also the school have managed to get some extra support for him which we requested before we knew about the dyslexia, so I'm really pleased, that's weight off my shoulders.

barbie how's things going your end? Been thinking of you.

neeko do you know much about colour overlays?

Gotta dash, ajay is in nursery and I'm supposed to be studying

Sorry forgot loads!

neeko j has been sleeping til 6 last wk or so (infinitely better than 5!) & today actually slept til 7, dh & I were really disoriented when we woke in the light, haha! So yes much better thanks, think slightly shorter naps helping.

curly lovely lady sorry you've been feeling anxious.. but v glad u popped back in to say hello, we miss you!

Hi buddha & 4ever too hope you're both well x

Hi beauties, our laptop is having issues & won't start up so apologies for phone posts for a little while!

Just wanted to say happy mothers' day to all of us (& I mean all)

moon ace to see you, & u know u will never be an outsider to us. 80 days til wedding!!! I can't believe how fast that has come round! Soooo exciting! & yes neeko is right u will have plenty to distract u after June in the form of a bfp :) really hope appointment goes well Fri, is this to discuss clomid again? Every blade of grass crossed for you my lovely xxx

barbie lovely lady, as all the others have said, we'd all be really stressing in your position, you're doing such an amazing job holding it all together. And being aware of your feelings can only be a good thing so that IF they do continue back in the UK you can nip it in the bud. Hugs to you xxx

I am feeling so massive.. have put on 2stone 8lbs so far :( & still 8 weeks to go.. found out a woman at our play class who I thought was only about 20 wks is actually due same time as me.. haha, I am HUGE! Meh.

Thanks neeko, that means a lot and I will take a look at that website

barbie I would be feeling the same as you in your situation, there is a huge amount if pressure on you at the moment so don't take it personally, just do what you can and ask for help, easier said than done I know. Xx

Hello, is it okay for me to come in? I just wanted to wish all of you lovely ladies a very happy mothers day, and especially those born to be mums whose much wanted babies haven't quite found them yet.

I'm sorry I've been gone so long :( I've been struggling for the last few months with constant sickness and anxiety that I haven't really been able to face till now. I am most embarrassed that I have missed out on little Henry being born. I was convinced he wasn't due for ages. Massive congratulations to lovely Barbie I can't wait to meet him and you and Dolly in April .

Big hugs to all who need them. It's almost three years to the day since the edd for my first little lost one and I know that there are quite a few edds around now :( I will catch up with you all properly as soon as I can. I have missed you all so much xxx

Clearly I'm rubbish at links

Hi to Buddha too. How's the pox?

Hi all. Thanks for the hugs. I seem to be finding it particularly hard this year and don't know why...
Anyway Happy Mothers' Day to you all.

Barbie It sounds altogether normal for a mum of two to me (but my HV did want to put me on anti-ds so what do I know??) You have an AWFUL lot on your plate like now and like all of us Emmsys you're a control freak, yet unfortunately lots of what's happening/about to happen is out of your control and that's really hard. Having another child is much more than 2x as hard IME so try very much to let go a little and give yourself a break. It's only natural that you want everything tobe settled for your much wanted and loved little family and you worked really hard at making the sand-pit your home. It'll all come good again soon.

Vjay I really feel for you with Ajay. I know that you kind of expected the dyslexia diagnosis, but still. On the positives it will strengthen his IEP and give you more clout to insist that he gets the support at school that he needs and deserves. Have a look at www.dore.co.uk/this. I went to a presentation by them many years ago when they established as DDAT and have taught two children who used the programme and it did seem to help. It's all to do with the development of the cerebellum. I'll raid the back of my classroom cupboard and see if I can find any of the stuff. He's really lucky to have you as a mum.

Moon Hi! So exciting about the wedding and so lovely that you've done so much yourself to make it personal. I'll keep everything crossed for your consultation and hope you have some mild morning sickness to keep you occupied after June!

LBM I'm afraid the date is just etched in my brain. I'm totally with you on the dance show thing!

Cupcake Hello. Is J still waking as early?

Sabs A hug for you too. Nice that you'll have RL Emmsy support on the day. How's the house coming on?

Blue V impressed by the Tin Tin costume, you wonder mummy.

Thank you girls :)

Wedding plans are going well thanks, 81 days to go :) Df has been working away since November, so its kept me occupied in the evenings, making invitations, favours, place cards, and lots of googling for shoes, bridesmaids dresses, underwear, jewellery..... what I will do in the evenings after June I have no idea!

Moon I too thought of you and Jooles today and the fact that we have all been a mummy however brief it was, we all had the same dreams and wishes for our babies whether rl or angel ones. Good luck for Friday x
Barbie so sorry you are feeling and just take a step back and look at things. Dolly is approaching that wonderful age of pushing boundaries even without a new baby brother to mess things up in her little world. You've not long given birth, after a stressful pg, you've all been poorly recently. H has been sleeping badly and possible reflux. Your leaving your first family home and moving countries so I'm not surprised you've been feeling crap my lovely Take it easy on yourself and like you say keep an eye on things when you move x
Big wave to 4ever

Hope everyone is having a lovely day

bluemoon it's s strange, but every time I think of you, you came back and post how are you? I packed my wedding dress a few days ago and wondered how your wedding plans were getting on? Please let us know how you get on on Friday, we are all here for you so don't be a stranger xxx

Happy mothers day to everyone, yes that's including you moon. I know some of us haven't had the pleasure of holding onto our babies but you are still a mum. I emails Jools earlier to say the same. I know how tough this day must be for a few of you, but this thread is still going to get you all to the end...

I'm struggling a bit not sure if I have pnd or wether the move and all the stress is just getting to me. I'm tearful and angry, I feel like I am just getting through each day with out particularly enjoying it. I have list about list, my mind never rest.
I have spoken to dh, he thinks I'm stressed about the move and emotional because I really don't want to leave here. He also thinks I'm putting too much pressure on myself and I'm getting angry because I feel like I can't do the things I need too.

Once home I will go to a gp if the feelings don't disappear, I hate feeling like this..in fact I am in tears just writing it down. Dolly is playing up, pushing the boundaries and I feel like I'm constantly shouting at her. Isure she is picking up on my stress...and with that comes the guilt.

Sorry to pour it all out, I just feel a little lost right now.

Happy Mothers Day to all the mummies Here's hoping that one day I can be a mummy and join in too.

I have my next consultant appointment on Friday so am a bit right now. If they turn me down again I dont know how I'll cope.

I must apologise for not being around for ages, I lurk sometimes but I feel like I'm outsider now (from my own point of view, not from anything you girls say or do). Hugs to you all.

evening ladies - just felt the need to post on a late evening lurk. neeko , you do so well to remember with everything going on. I know the worst day of my life was in early feb 3 years ago but I struggle to remember when. I do remember "her" edd though - and yes, she might have only been tiny but I'm sure it was a girl.

4ever I love your MIL's comment. I also love your ttc story with summer around!!

barbie Hope the packings going well and prioritising for the 7 suitcases. You will look back on this time in amazement in years to come and wonder how on earth you did it!!

Vjay Another hurdle to mount for you. Bless cjays comment about the autisim wearing off - don't suppose it will but you will all just get better at managing it and so, it might feel like it does.

I need to check on the meet up - just realised that my mum and dad might have the older DC's and so, if it is just me and BB, then we will come. Tate modern sounds lovely - DD1 was there on a school trip last week!

Other than that need to go - second NCT sale of the year tomorrow to get rid of more stuff and just finishe labelling. Spent the evening in a theatre an hour from home watching DD and her school dance for 5 minutes and then spent the other 1hr 40 minutes watching other peoples children dance!!And to add insult, she then wants to buy the DVD so that we can watch other peoples children dance!! But she had a great time and it was lovely really!! Happy weekend all

thanks 4ever and mr4ever, and that is a really lovely thing your mil said

Thanks, I've put a post on the sn board to see if anyone knows anything or can give me any advice. At the end of the day he's had dyslexia all along hasn't he, it's just that we know about it now.

neeko massive hugs x x x

vjay I too felt emotional reading your post, bless him asking if the autism will wear off :( it doesn't mean his life has to be harder though. And we all know you are strong enough to deal with it all. Hugs for you too!

Barbie picks her way around the boxes, cases and general mess to run in for a group hug.

Neeko, we are here to help you remember, gone but never forgotten x

Vjay, I had tears in my ears reading your post. Cjay has gone through so much, but with you as his mum and your strong family unit this will just be another little challenge for him. You will help him cope and be strong. My dad is dyslexic but that hasn't stopped him from being to most kind, caring and wonderful dad. His spelling might not be up to scratch but his drawing is amazing, probably due to a little bit of his help that I got an A for a level art

Another one on chicken pox alert. Dollies nursery had a few cases and dolly herself has a rash and a few spots. The nurse took a look and suspected heat rash but we have to see if they turn....

Packing has started, it's all a mess, so I'll apologise if i can't find the laptop to post a lot in the next few days...

Hi, have found out today that cjay is dyslexic , I feel so sorry for him, he's now got this to deal with too, but then again I suppose he already was. I'm not going to tell him yet because he asked me the other day if his autism will 'ware off' , and is struggling a bit. He will be ok though, I'm his mum . Just needed to let it out

Hugs to neeko We can never forget can we? Hope you're feeling OK.

You made me realise that the date we're meeting up in London will be the 3rd anniversary of my lost angel's EDD I guess a few us will be having EDD anniversaries around this time.

Hugs to anyone else who wants one x