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HC - was just coming on to post the same thing - can't believe it!!!!

MJIM - thanks for posting your birth plan - will read it tomorrow when I have more time

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MJIM - I would like to see your birth plan - I didn't write one with DS and wouldn't even know how to go about it so it would be nice to see someone else's

My scan is 4 weeks on Friday (not that I am counting or anything) and yes, we are going to find out the flavour if we can. DH seems a bit uncomfortable about having a girl as he says he has never been around baby girls etc and just doesn't feel comfortable - so at least this way, if it is pink, it will give him time to get used to the idea.

Well done your DS on his speech - can he send some vibes to my DS?? His speech is pretty bad for his age although I am not overly worried. In fact, I read in a magazine over the weekend that an 'expert' reckons most babies, by the time they turn 2, will be able to string 5 words together Is it just me or does that seem a lot to expect from a 2-year old?? Anyway, me and DH keep joking that DS has got 4 weeks to do it - the furthest he has got is one 3-word sentence!! It is only in the last few weeks that he has put 2 words together so me thinks he is not going to manage 5 in the next 4 weeks.

Oops, sorry that turned into a bit of a essay - it is just the one thing with DS that does concern me a tad although in the back of my mind, I know he will get there in the end.

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Lol at the topic of conversation this afternoon! BOB's indeed!!

HM2J - good luck with the scan tomorrow - I can't wait to find out what you are having so god only knows how you are feeling!! Your bump looks lovely (as do your boys) - that top is lovely aswell, where is it from?

Mandy - it will happen - just need to be patient which is not easy I know! My view is to just get on with your life - once you get pg, you have 9 months to go without all the good stuff like booze so enjoy it now while you can! As Majormoo said, probably won't make any difference anyway!

MJIM - glad you are feeling better! I think a birth plan is a good idea as you are getting nearer.

Hi to everyone else

DH away tonight and my mum and my nieces and nephew are coming round tomorrow after work for a couple of hours to play with DS so need to go and do a quick tidy-up, sort out my ironing for tomorrow, sort out the washing - all before the Apprentice starts in an hour

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HC - I saw my own chart again!!!!!

Right took your advice HM2J !!!!! (Although used DP rather than BOB!) and miraculously the headache has gone!!!!

I don't seem to have a taste for water at the moment but drinking gallons of milk!

back ache not back up

soosy so sorry to hear your news.

MJIM not mad at all to think about what birth you want. I have never done a birth plan, but they asked me if I had one when I had DS, so I guess they do take notice of them round here.

CE sympathies with the headaches-I got loads with DS. They did pass though later on but not sure exactly when.

HM2J hope the scan goes well

HC fingers crossed for you

Mandy can see your point. Have to say when I conceived DD I had the most unhealthy lifestyle ever, but managed to get pregnant just as quickly with her as with DS-by which time I had lost all sense of a social life and led a very boring nights in, in front of the TV rather than clubbing in Ibiza type lifestyle. Not that I am advocating an unhealthy lifestyle, just that sometimes it does not seem to make much difference.

DS has given me back up big time. Got to stop picking him up so much but it is hard not too as he is only 20months.

Mandy, I am ROFL at your post. I can see why it would be tempting to do and get all those things, sod's law right?! You could also plan a nice expensive holiday somewhere far flung and exotic or plan a posh night out where you would have to get dressed up to the nines, chances are you would soon get caught when you don't want to. Oh and MJIM is not as strict as we make her out to be, she suggests waiting until after AF is due, but most of us crack before then, I know I did

CE, I feel for you with the headaches, I really suffered with them this time. Mind you, didn't start till 9 weeks, but didn't ease up at all until 14 1/2 weeks and I still get them now, just not constant like before. If you are anything like me, you won't like taking paracetomol, but sometimes it was nice to have a bit of relief, so I found some paracetomol & a bit of caffine (some coke or dr pepper) sometimes worked, and could be helped along by the big "O" with a bit of help from dh/dp or BOB (battery operated boyfriend) . Hmmm, may just shut up now!!

mandy you're funny . You made me laugh after a VERY long day! I reckon you should wait til AFTER AF is due before you test (not that I managed this!)

HM2J - fab bump!!!! I'm extremely . And your boys are adorable...so very cute! So you're going to tell us the sex! WOW! Now I'm even more excited for you! Good Luck!

MJIM - Nice to hear from you. Hope work was OK this weekend. Can't believe you are 23 and a bit weeks! But you don't get any more scans now til baby comes to meet you do you?!?!? Glad your ds was a sweetie at the BBQ - I agree it must be very nice when they make you look good! And, i don't think it's crazy to do your birth plan! I'm thinking panicking about mine already!

I have had headaches 2 afternoons running now! Grrr...Have given up saying anything to anyone! And I have been having major fancy'ings for Mullerice! (yum yum!)

Ladies, what's all this then? MJIM strict? Strikes me as an absolute fabrication.

HM2J: You, boys & bump look beautiful.

Right. This well organized, focused (dare I say mental), straight-and-narrow TCC attitude clearly isn't working for us so I'm going to chuck my chart & OPK sticks, get me a bumper box of tampons, some super tight & warm trousers & pants for DH, lots of coffee, booze, crisps & cake. Oh, and I'm taking up smoking again. And getting a puppy dog.

Joking. But bloody tempted.

If baby plays ball we are going to find out and then I am going to keep it to myself......Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

Just kidding! What on earth makes you think I wouldn't spill the beans within 10 minutes of getting home, lol! I am USELESS at secrets.

As for you, nearly 24 weeks, wow! It is flying. That is my next "milestone". I have always thought it was important to get to the 24 week viability. Sounds a bit silly really, but it makes me breath a sigh of relief to get there.

Oh and new belly pic and pic of my boys at the bottom of my profile

Soosy, I am so sorry hon (((((HUGS)))))

MJIM, I agree that thinking about your birth plan is not crazy. I have to admit I am not making one this time, the never look at them here anyway. My midwife knows I want my birth to be as similar to my last one as possible.

Mandy, sorry to hear you think AF is on the way.

HC: How's the chart looking today?

I have my scan tomorrow and am soooo excited I can barely think straight. I had quite a broken night sleep last night and should imagine I won't get alot of sleep tonight. Scan is at 2.30 and we will be staying in town doing some shopping afterwards, so will update in the evening. Oh, and am 20 weeks today! Time is flying!

Many thanks for the positivity MJIM. Glad your throat's better. What made you convinced you were nor PG in Jan?
Also would be grateful for your views on when to test: Sat 14/06 (CD 28, 14 dpo) or Sun 15/06? Crap. I think I'll just leave it. I know the witch is coming. Kicking myself for getting hopes up about (imagined?) symptoms. I swear this obsession is counter productive but what the h*ll is the alternative!? Sorry, rant over.
Calm, positive, happy thoughts now...

Bellie, so happy the scan went well.

MJIM, throat any better? Thinking about birth plan = not crazy, good idea.

Majormoo, hayfever sucks. Hmm, not very enthusiastic comment from your friend, I?d say even a bit rude, but perhaps she?s got her own issues.

H2MJ, I?d be V particular about who to leave kids with too!

HC, have fun sending in the troops! Don?t stop until you lose the ability to walk, sit or squat.

Willmouse, hope you?re felling better and it?s just the tropical heat we had. Better than moving houses in torrential rain though... sigh of relief

CE, thanks for the encouragement! Enjoy the trainspotters.
Well this was always going to be a strange cycle with house move & stuff. 2ww is over on Sunday I think (still haven?t unpacked calender) but I?m pretty certain AF is on her way. The b*tch.

oh soosy I'm so sorry. Hope you are OK. I know there's absolutely nothing we can say to make you feel better. I do hope that you might be able to stay with us but understand if you just can't

Mandy - it's not over til she arrives remember. Keep hopeful.