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We are jolly well going to get and stay diffed this month and we are BROOKING NO ARGUMENT.

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Imps9 · 21/04/2016 13:53

Gah didn't realise we'd reached 1000 messages on the old thread!

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Imps9 · 03/06/2016 09:39

Noooo they will definitely be kicks Beedles!!!!! So exciting!

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BeedlesPineNeedles · 03/06/2016 09:36

Hope the appointment goes well today keep

Glad you had a Lovely sleep imps and enjoy your day off.

trix I've looked at Next but I'd have to pay for returns - which could be rather expensive, but something to consider if we come to England over the summer.

I met a friend for lunch yesterday with her month old daughter - so I had some Lovely sleepy newborn cuddles. Unfortunately they live on the other side of the country so not much chance for maternity leave meet-ups.

I got home last night and tried on the other 2 items in my asos parcel, and quite surprisingly they both fitted! a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of chinos. Maybe not my first choice for trousers but both underbump and fit me so I will have a proper try on at the weekend at see what else in my wardrobe they will go with and then decide. I've also found a skirt I quite like, but I thought I might have a look in Town over the weekend to see if I can find some non-maternity shorts/skirt with elasticated waists.

Oh and I've felt a few bubbles in my tummy that might possibly have been kicks - Always when I'm concentrating on something else so I'm not completely sure (it could just be wind!)

Imps9 · 03/06/2016 08:21

Ooooh I had the best sleep last night. It's a non-working day for me today and I didn't wake up until 8!

Hope your heart's all fine Keep. It would be a quick turnaround if they had the results back today.

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keepitgoing · 02/06/2016 21:39

Appt is tomorrow, obviously, not tonight. That would be odd

keepitgoing · 02/06/2016 21:38

Maybe just 1 or 2 work skirts, plus tops that can do out of work imps. Tbh I wore normal tops till the end last time just with a long vest (primary etc) under

Heart monitor was fine, returned it today. Of course I only felt a few flutters yesterday but loads tonight, typical!! I have Dr appointment today and they said they'd try and get the results then but I am dubious. It's just from pregnancy imps, am hoping they'll just have a look and discharge back to mw

beedle that dress is pretty but I know what you mean. I resent spending money just for 4 ish months. Am still mostly in normal clothes too, just wearing skirts a bit higher, tights lower etc. Very glam, me...

Imps9 · 02/06/2016 20:55

i just read that final sentence again - fucking hell how old am I? Confused Blush

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Imps9 · 02/06/2016 20:54

Aaaaah just got back from yoga which was exactly the tonic I needed after a frantic and frustrating day. Two of the ladies came in with their newborns to tell their birth stories and show off their bubs - it was lovely! One had an absolutely blissful sounding home birth, and the other one had an EMCS when she was 7cm dilated as the baby hadn't moved down for 2 hours. Ahhh twas lovely.

Keep how was the monitor? Is this an historical condition or something brought on by being diffed?

I've not really embraced the mat clothes shopping yet - have a couple of bits from H&M and the JoJo wrap top on its way but apart from trousers, most other things still fit for the moment. I don't mind buying casual mat clothes, it's mat work clothes that I object to spending money on - I resent that at the best of times, even when I will get lots of wear out of something. Oh well, they will just have to get used to me putting the emphasis on "casual" in the "smart casual" dress code. At least we don't have to wear suits - now that would irk if I had to buy any of them.

Right, think I might do some crochet and catch up on Springwatch.

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cartoontrickster · 02/06/2016 15:06

beedles it does quickly get boring. Choice is limited really and you don't want to spend a fortune on stuff you won't get much wear out of. Have you looked at next?

BeedlesPineNeedles · 02/06/2016 08:25

Keep how has your 24hr monitoring been? Will you have to wait a long time for the results? Hope you manage to sort the blood tests too.

I Think I'm fed up of maternity clothes already! I keep ordering stuff that just doesn't fit/suit me. I can't seem to find a knee-length, dress that isn't either a tent or bodycon or made of polyester. I got this from ASOS yesterday and I just don't like it enough to want to wear it loads over the next few months. i'd also like a skirt (again not bodycon or mid-calf length), and some shorts that aren't hot pants or overbump. Clearly I'm just really awkward :o

cartoontrickster · 01/06/2016 15:07

Ahhh it's lovely when you start to feel them moving around isn't it imps, will you find out the sex? I think you are right with 3-6months but it's so hard to know. We brought some really wintery stuff snowsuit etc which ended up being huge, even tiny baby was huge on him to start with, the midwife asked was I going to get him some smaller clothes I was like they are the smaller size! So he didn't end up using some of it I put him in the snowsuit once but it was too warm for it by then really and his arms and legs were still only came half way down the arm/leg holes. This one is due 1st Jan so lucky it's the same seasons and if it's another boy even better really because we kept all of Ns stuff.
I have another scan in just under 2wks.

keepitgoing · 01/06/2016 12:03

I'd say it doesnt really matter as bb will just be scrunched up inside things at the beginning anyway, so won't matter if it's too big. And it's for the pram really anyway

Imps9 · 01/06/2016 11:34

Blimey, two weeks for bloods?! Crazy.

I got 3-6 months - wasn't sure what was best but figured that B-B would likely get more wear out of a bigger size - he should be 3-6 months in Jan - Apr when weather can still be shite. Do you wise parents think 0-3 months would be better?? I'm so clueless at stuff like this!

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keepitgoing · 01/06/2016 08:26

Oh and get this - I need some blood tests done again as requested by the hospital. My gp surgery say they have no bloods appointment for 2+ weeks!! So told me to go back to the clinic. Ffs, primary care!

keepitgoing · 01/06/2016 08:17

Those are cute imps, what size did you get? We have a super cute bear suit, with ears.... for the early days.

Very exciting to feel movements imps. I must say I have felt way earlier and stronger than last time when I had an anterior placenta. Beedle mine kicks most when I lie on my back - probably saying 'go on your side, mummy!' I saw your swimming picture - how gorgeous!! Lucky you - is that near where you live?

OK how cute is kip, I sing her a song and cuddle her: "does the baby like the singing mummy? Is the baby asleep now? Night night mummy, i love you; love you Baby". Melts my heart.

trix wonderful scan news! Nice it's caught up, even though as we know the difference in days is minimal, it's still good to How are you feeling?!

Still only 3kg here weight gain, for weeks. Oh well I'll be pleased post birth...

Am getting my 24 hour tape (heart monitor) fitted today. Obviously hoping it's nothing but hope it does do the funny beats so they can have a look.

BeedlesPineNeedles · 01/06/2016 07:43

That's a really good price imps I haven't really thought further than babygrows and vests in terms of clothes for the baby!

When I weighed myself at the weekend I'd put on just over 2kg since ET - I haven't been vomming so I have been fit enough to go to the gym! (Not sure its made much difference though)

BeedlesPineNeedles · 01/06/2016 07:27

Great news trix is it 3 weeks or so until your next scan? Have you had your booking-in appointment yet?

imps no movements yet, I've tried being really still and concentrating to see if I notice anything, but my mind just wanders away - I'd be crap at meditation!

I got some nice linen trousers from mamalicious yesterday, underbump so I won't get too warm. And I've got a parcel to pick up from Asos, hopefully I'll like the dress that's coming as its really hot here at the moment, we even Went for a swim in the lake yesterday after work. Well there wasn't much swimming, more getting wet and coming straight out but it was nice in the sun afterwards :o

Imps9 · 01/06/2016 06:57

Morning everyone :)

Just flagging up a JoJo bargain for the Brooking Babies - I ordered one of these last night in red. Thought it might be useful over winter.

Just weighed myself - have put on 2kg in total which seems about right.

Any scans/drugs/eggs dropping today?

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Imps9 · 31/05/2016 22:53

Fabulous news Trix! Good ol' little one, growing like a trooper.

Since yesterday I've been feeling Barry-Baxter move loads which is nice. They're the same sensations I've been feeling for a few weeks but stronger and more frequent. Hope he's enjoying himself in there.

Have you felt movements yet Beedles?

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cartoontrickster · 31/05/2016 21:03

All good with the scan measuring 9+1, I thought I was 8+6 in line with the last measurement but it seems we've had a growth spurt. 9+1 agrees more with my period dates too so very pleased.
Sorry for all the vomming (and weeing!) Going on. geek hopefully you are just about to get past the worst of the sickness.
Great weight loss loopy sending as many positive vibes over to you as I can.

keepitgoing · 31/05/2016 12:47

Wowee geek fab you're nearly off the drugs! Hope the m/s finishes soon, it does for most it seems

Glad you've got the bargain top imps we are all awesome

I am terrible at doing my pelvic floor exercises I hate the feeling for some reason

loopy what brilliant weight loss, well done!! How have you been doing it? Try not to take your DSs words too much to heart. Children say a lot of random stuff and we take from it what affects us. But they won't need a brother or sister, lovely. My friend with multiple early MCs had been diagnosed with lupus as well as a blood clotting thing and anti phospholipid syndrome. She's just pg again so hoping the aspirin heparin will help.

BeedlesPineNeedles · 31/05/2016 12:43

imps my jojo top arrived via my mum yesterday, the Purple is a lovely colour, I also ordered a short-sleeved navy one (but full-price via a local website. What colour did you get?

geek sorry the ms is getting worse, hopefully you'll be down to occasional vomming and weeing soon!

ControlGeek · 31/05/2016 12:38

I'm wearing Tena maxis as a matter of course these days imps they're actually incredibly comfortable when dry BlushBlushBlush

I really must get myself one of those tops now I can flaunt my bloat at work!

Imps9 · 31/05/2016 12:32

Oh I have just realised that it was Pasta who posted the majestic bump pic, not Trix Blush Sorry for mixing you up Blush

Maybe a pack of Tena Lady would be your friend Geek? I didn't get any, as the vom/wee combo didn't show its ugly face every day, but in hindsight I maybe should have done. Soggy pants (and trousers on a really bad day) is simply no fun whatsoever.

Final intralipid already? How does time go so fast yet so quickly all at the same time??

Ooooh meant to say that I ordered a JoJo wrap top this morning! Now I can look like the rest of you! £10 - absolute bargain.

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ControlGeek · 31/05/2016 12:17

Apologies in advance - at work and posting without being able to reread posts so sorry if I miss anything!

Congratulations Countess! That you are both safe and healthy is what matters, and I hope you have a smooth recovery.

Imps I need to know your secret please. Weeing whilst vomming grew old very quickly. I do my pelvic floor exercises quite a few times a day but it all seems to go out the window in my hour of greatest need (well not literally but you get the idea...)

Gorgeous, gorgeous bumpies! Beedle you've got a proper one coming on there! Imps no way could you have hidden that one until 20 weeks. You've saved yourself a lot of grief by telling. Keep awwww I love that you've been asked that, and such a neat bump! Trix yours is getting there, what are you, 9 weeks now? We've all got such a way to go to catch up with Pasta's though! Mine is still definitely bloaty, with a teeny tiny bit of bump when I drag the fat/bloat out of the way.

I had my last intralipids this morning, which meant a night in a hotel last night, which meant vomming in a strange bathroom this morning, which meant a 20 minute clean-up job before we could hand the card in Blush The ms is definitely increasing in intensity - I'm wondering if it might have anything to do with me halving my progesterone? When I came off it for my week9 mc I went from mild nausea to massive ms so maybe it's been holding it at bay? Only three more days and I'll be off all the drugs completely. MW booking-in appt is on Friday, NHS NT scan is a week today, eek!

BeedlesPineNeedles · 31/05/2016 11:16

Three cheers for your pelvic floor imps :o