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Marie1990x · 07/02/2025 11:43

@daniki @RRAEE @whatdoyouthink123456 @carolinep3

Went to reply on the other thread but it’s full!!!

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Marie1990x · 22/01/2026 09:10

@Daniki hahaha yeah I feel that, when he’s being super fussy it’s great contraception 🤣. Was so good last night though, I went to bed at 9:30ish, my husband did the last feed at 11 and he slept until 5 so basically got a full nights sleep!
oh gosh teething stage already?? 😫😫 I am not looking forward to that

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Daniki · 22/01/2026 08:37

@Marie1990xi know im really grieving it too 😂😂 altho she was up all night last night so that took a bit of the urge off 🤣 back again this morn when she’s smiling at me! Ah the poor thing that sounds similar to her actually, she would be very cranky during the day but when she finally settled in the evening she slept great and only got up once or twice! I think she might be teething too she is constantly eating her hands and drooling so much 🙈 well done for cooking!! We were supposed to but MIL said she’d do it and I was glad then with bub being the way she is , I was stuck in the other room a lot of the day feeding her 😂

Marie1990x · 22/01/2026 04:44

@Danikiso sorry I didn’t get a notification you’d replied! Oh nooo it’s awful isn’t it! Glad she seems to be getting better though. Oh that’s frustrating she won’t take a bottle 😅 I mean it’s great you’re managing to feed yourself but annoying if you’re wanting to get her on a bottle! Poor thing.
We’ve been lucky that he’s a good sleeper at night, just wakes once in the night then goes back off, has been like that from the start 🤞🏼. But the day time he’s been so cranky recently 🤣. We have his jabs and health check tomorrow so see what they say about his reflux and rashes if they want to try the prescription formula or not.

Christmas was lovely thanks. We hosted so it was chaos at cooking time but was nice. How about you?

17 weeks, wow 🥲. Goes so quick once they’re here. I’m already grieving the baby stage and he’s still a baby 🤣

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Daniki · 17/01/2026 21:42

@Marie1990x ah no way! We’re in a similar position, she’s been very bad with reflux since 9 weeks (17 now!) and been on losec. I’m feeling her myself but was hoping to switch her over to formula but she won’t take a bottle 😂 she is getting somewhat better we had awful nights of the nonstop screaming and crying at the start 😢 crazy he’s 8 week where does the time go!! How was your Christmas? 😃

Marie1990x · 17/01/2026 21:19

@Danikihey hun, we’re all good thank you! Can’t believe he’s nearly 8 weeks old. It’s mad it’s gone so quick but also feel like he’s been here forever. Having a few issues with his feeding, doctors are monitoring him for potential cows milk or lactose intolerances which is fun 🙃. Hopefully get some answers soon.

how’re you and baby girl doing? Xx

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Daniki · 17/01/2026 19:50

Hey @Marie1990xhow is life and how is your wee man? 😍

Marie1990x · 27/11/2025 03:33

@Daniki I was so happy to be out of hospital so soon! I do miss the ease of getting up from a remote controlled bed though 😂. I’m in a bit of pain but not at all how I’d expected it to be, definitely manageable.
She’s been amazing with him, absolutely adores him it’s so sweet. There’s been a couple of jealous instances, but more that she wants to be the one “looking after” him rather than jealous of him if that makes sense xx

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Daniki · 26/11/2025 20:24

@Marie1990xyay massive congrat!! 🙌🏻🥰 delighted for you! Nice to get home so soon too, far easier to recover at home! How has your wee girl been with him?! Xx

Marie1990x · 26/11/2025 20:06

@Daniki he’s here safe and sound 😊. All went well thank you. Had him Monday morning and was home yesterday afternoon. Turns out he was breech so it’s a good job I had a C section planned. He’s a little dream boat at the moment, hopefully continues while I’m in pain from the surgery 😂

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Daniki · 26/11/2025 13:18

@Marie1990xhow did everything go? 😍❤️❤️

Marie1990x · 23/11/2025 17:53

@Daniki thanks so much 😊 will update tomorrow 🥰♥️

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Daniki · 23/11/2025 15:17

@Marie1990xits so nice knowing they’ll be here 🥺 have a lovely relaxing evening, and best of luck I can’t wait to hear!! ❤️❤️❤️

Marie1990x · 23/11/2025 14:06

@Daniki yep tomorrow argh! I’m on the morning theatre list, so all being well by this time tomorrow I’ll have a baby which is maaaaad! Super nervous and excited at the same time 😅.
Think we’re almost set, taking my daughter to my mums in a bit and then do a final check and try have a peaceful final evening before chaos commences 😂 xx

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Daniki · 23/11/2025 12:40

@Marie1990xis it tomorrow you’re going in? 🙏🙏❤️❤️ how exciting!! Are you all set? ❤️❤️

Marie1990x · 14/11/2025 12:56

@Daniki ahhh that’s so lovely 🥰.

Yeah I will definitely keep on top of them, try do anything to keep discomfort at bay.

I’ve just been through my bag again and feel like I’m missing loads but can’t think what 😅. Got lots of big knickers, loungewear and pj’s so guess they’re the essentials for comfort lol

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Daniki · 14/11/2025 10:53

@Marie1990xyep he’s still very good with her 🤗 so cute! I know it’s mad to think isn’t it, all we’ve been though and finally over! 🥳 so the section is fine it’s so calm and relaxed, you won’t be too sore the day of but the day after you will be so keep on top of pain meds even if you think you feel fine! I would bring handy slippers/crocs you can slip your feet into as you won’t be fit to bend over to pull shoes on and take big underwear and loose clothes 😂 recovery not too bad but don’t push yourself and avoid lifting your daughter as you don’t want to pull an internal stitch! 🤗

Marie1990x · 14/11/2025 10:44

@Danikii still don’t even believe I’m having a baby, let alone in 10 days 😂.
Bags are mostly packed, just a few bits to put in closer to the time. I just wanted to do some clearing out of the house but cba now lol. Need to finish sorting my daughter’s case for when she goes to my mums too, keep forgetting about that. Mum doesn’t live far and has a key, so if I forget anything it’s not an issue, I just like to be organised lol.

How did you feel after your section? I’ve never had any form of surgery so no idea what to expect and starting to get nervous now.

is your son still besotted with her? Gets me emotional every time thinking about them together 🥰😂

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Daniki · 14/11/2025 10:28

@Marie1990xaww 10 days!! How exciting 🤗🤗 I know it feels so rushed at the end, on d you have your bag packed you’re good to go!! Just think you’ll be pain free(ish) soon enough 😂 I know looking at her wee face you just get over it 😂

Marie1990x · 14/11/2025 10:16

@Daniki yeahhhh, got it through for the 26th but they called me yesterday and brought it forward to the 24th, so a week on Monday arghhh! I’ll be 39+2.
I’m in so much pain now though can hardly walk, hoping he stays put until then. Still feel like I have so much to do, it felt like I had ages and all of a sudden it’s nearly time now I’m panicking about getting stuff sorted and not feeling physically up to actually getting it done.

Ah bless her, it’s almost forgiving for the interrupted sleep when they’re still so tiny and cute though isn’t it 😂

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Daniki · 14/11/2025 03:16

@Marie1990xwell did you receive your date yet?! My bday is the 30th! We’re up for the night feed here, she wakes every 2 hours 😆 praying for a long stretch soon!! 😂

Marie1990x · 05/11/2025 21:35

@Danikihaha when is your birthday? Everyone is telling me they’ll be surprised if I make it until then, so just hoping he stays put.
Awww glad she’s doing well! And sleeping like a little dream still 🥰.
Oh wow how can your mind even think about that right now while you still have a newborn 😂.
I know we are done after this one, but if I had to
make a 100% decision straight away I wouldn’t trust my current instinct 😂

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Daniki · 05/11/2025 15:08

@Marie1990xhappy Days! So close to my bday 😂 how exciting tho, I hope you get to rest and relax over the next 3 weeks! Little lady doing good, bit congested but feeding and sleeping well! Had a review today about my pregnancy and all went well she said it seems I still have some inflammation high in my body so I’ll have to really think about things and get it sorted out if I want to have another baby-couldn’t even think of it right now 😂😂

Marie1990x · 05/11/2025 14:55

@DanikiI finally have my date! 26th November, VERY close to my due date (3 days before), so hoping he stays put until then

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Marie1990x · 02/11/2025 17:50

@Danikihaha honestly cannot wait for school to open tomorrow! I’ve finished work now too so hoping to chill for a bit, much needed right now!
The consultant said my letter with the date should come through in 7-10 days, so hoping I’ll get it this week. Sounds like a lot of places don’t give it until you’re like 38 weeks!
How’s your little lady getting on?

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Daniki · 02/11/2025 14:42

@Marie1990xit’s prob both 😂 god even tho I only saw my son on Sundays at the end of pregnancy I would be wrecked! And we would only be going for dinner and a nose around the shopping centre 😂 36 weeks tho, how exciting! And insane to have no date yet but I’m sure you’ll get it this week I would hope!?

@CoolSummer89oh hopefully it won’t be long wait, Jan would be ideal and you could have a wee bub in arms for next Christmas 🥰