Getting Ready For Baby Challenge - Part 6

The place I suggested had a hot tub!! Was amazing! dancing

And what's this about drinking?!

I think kittens are slightly more risky, because most adult cats will have been exposed (therefore humans have) whereas kittens haven't been yet. But the risks are still pretty low. And your dh can do the litter tray, which sounds like a good thing generally!! ;)

Thanks for the suggestions for getaway destinations! Fancy some chill time, with a jacuzzi (while I'm allowed) and can practice actually dtd for the first time in ages! (Currently banned!)

Otters it doesn't mean you can't have a cat - you just need to be extra hygienic with litter tray etc apparently because of a bacteria / illness called toxoplasmosis which would seem like flu to us but harmful for unborn baby. Most people with cats are already immune I think.

dancing yes it was my first cycle on clomid. A bit disappointed that it didn't work but on to the second cycle now. Really hope it works!

grumpy what's the risk of cats poo? My DH has been wanting a cat for years and I keep saying no. Now we are seriously considering getting one as a friend's cat is pregnant and she plans to give the kittens away. Thought it might be a good addition to the family whilst waiting for our BFP.

Buzz I made it to yoga and will be rewarding myself with pizza later! Jealous of you on the sofa though!

Hmm natur that is weird because the risk from soil is to do with a bacteria in cat poo. I have ordered the book! Mainly because it says you can drink 🥂

TheGrumpySquirrel according to the book, cleaning cat litter tray is grand! But gardening not?!

The book is good but some of the findings are a little short ranging.

dancing

Bath or somewhere in the Cotswolds are both recommended (bourton-on-the-water, stow on the wold both beautiful among so many more, got engaged there so i may be biased!)

I got to leave work early too grumpy so nearly home! Got prawn linguine for dinner and going to sit on the sofa and watch telly 🎉

Wilde I think gardening is generally ok, but it's more important to wear gloves and make sure hands and washed etc. I really like that book, found it pretty useful. I like numbers!

Hb enjoy relaxing in Italy!

Buzz it's only really a risk if cats poo in your garden. I think my cats' litter tray is more of a risk - I'm getting DH to do it now. Plus sense of smell is def heightened.. yuk.

I'm home already as had a meeting finish early. I'm currently lying on my bed in full skirt suit trying not to fall asleep! Supposed to be leaving for cool yoga in 30 mins hmm ... ok gonna try and go.. I just want to eat and sleep!

dancing Rye/Hastings is lovely! We stayed in a fabulous place by the company The Dream Lodge Group. Was lovely!

I've been googling all morning about gardening whilst pregnant wilde I washed my hands about 5 times after so hoping will be okay!

Dancing what about southwold or orford? Love it there!!

I'll certainly be gardening

All this talk of gardening is lovely...I was reading "Expecting Better" at the weekend, and she recommends no gardening during pregnancy?! Thoughts?!

Oh, also wanting to book a relaxing weekend break, somewhere in the UK (south ideally, so we don't have far to drive). Anyone have suggestions?

Hb enjoy your nap in the sun. You deserve it! I can't imagine being on holiday the past couple of months, so I'm hoping you're able to rest lots!

Jb the garden centre might be able to help decide what could go in now? I love a good garden centre trip even though I have no garden and kill every pot plant I've ever owned including cacti

Otters I'm so sorry about AF. Glad you have cake!! Are you taking Clomid did you say? Have you been taking it long? Hopefully it works some magic this cycle!

If there's a list update at any point, I worked out today that the earliest I could expect another bfp is end of May/start of June. Of course, all depends on cycle returning to normal quickly. But I can hope!!

Do we have testing tomorrow?

Jb there are some frost hardy perennials and bedding plants you can put it... I'm waiting a few more weeks for everything else that's softer as according to countryfile there could still be a cold snap. Alternative is put them in and throw some frost fleece over the tenders! I've got my violas and bits in. What do you want to grow? Bleeding heart can go in now and hydrangeas... I've put in some Large Daisy's and some other bits

I'm so jealous Hb I love Italy!! Glad you're having a good time. Get plenty of rest and naps where you can, you definitely deserve it.

Sorry that AF has arrived otters, but on to the next cycle! I also think mine is starting, although it might just be more spotting so I'll wait and see... it's definitely more blood-like now than earlier spotting (sorry for tmi!)

Hb wish I could be in Italy now! Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

AF just arrived so it's another cycle for me. Just had a large slice of chocolate cake to cheer me up! I too love food too much but am not too bad on the exercise front.

afternoon ladies!

Dancing you are such a strong woman, hope you've got the rest of the week off & lovely people to look after you

Big lols @ your fart probs grumpy and boo to your exercise woes. I'm an occasional pilates participant! First time i went armed with a sweat towel and sweat band (used to much more high calibre working out) & didn't even shed a bead! I do find it do good for back and core though, and can usually feel well worked the next day... might depend on the instructor though.

Italy is beautiful, weather splendid but I'm absolutely POOPED! I'm just having my afternoon lie down potentially a nap This is definitely reiterating to me that there should be no more preggo active hols! I'm certainly not complaining as I'm lucky to be here & lucky to be preggo but it's the first time I've been physically and slightly mentally drained on hol!

My eyes are shutting as i type.......😴

I have quite a big garden but I'm a bit rubbish on the gardening side so it is mostly paved or grass. I do have a Border though and have prepped that for planting. Is it two early for my annual trip to the garden centre for bedding plants? Last year I planted them too late and they didn't flower until almost the end of summer. The year before I planted hem too early and my neighbours tutted that they wouldn't survive if there was a frost highly possible at any time of year in Scotland to be fair! I want my border to look nice by the time I have a big BBQ in May.

Haha dancing I have the same problem... looove food (and wine!) and not an exercise fanatic at all! I also think my DH doesn't understand herbs... spices he gets, but seems to think "Italian mix" herbs go with everything so he doesn't ever need anything else! To be fair, it goes well in most things

I think the hormonal changes affect people differently red. I've definitely heard stories of it going both ways. My problem is, and always will be, that I love food! It makes me happy. And I hate exercise, which makes me sad! ;) FX you find something that works for you.