Due in Nov 05 - Part VI!

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Yay!!

Into our last trimester everyone!!! Not long now surely!

x x x

Thanks Nova. Also, what this about only 3/4kgs??? What are you eating? Doesn't sound like you will have any problem getting your figure back by Xmas. Actually, think you will have lost weight unlike me. Have given up weighing myself.

Enthusia - thank you for your lovely message on the ttc after miscarriage thread, its nice to know i'm not forgotten. Hope all is well with you and bump.

We don't have scales at home, so I weigh myself at the midwives. I started off on 62kgs and 2 weeks ago was up to 65, and I guess I'm a little more than that now, but will check at the next appt. I was very sick for the first 20wks, and it's only in the last couple of weeks that i haven't been sick at all, but my appetite has remained screwed. I could quite happily go without eating anything in the evening, and if it wasn't for DH being around I probably wouldn't bother cooking at all. It also takes me ages to eat even the smallest portions, so i never bother having a full on meal.

I don't mean to sound obsessed, but a close friend had a baby in March and she's been having a terrible time with her post-baby body confidence, which has affected her relationship with her DH, and I don't want to go through that. I grew up with a mother who suffers from anorexia, so I've always had a bit of an odd view about food and body image, but since moving to London 8(ish) years ago, it's got better. And meeting DH has helped me no end as he has a very healthy attitude towards food and loves the 50's curvy look.

It makes me worry a little about how to deal with food when it comes to teaching my kids though, as I still carry a few of my hang ups with me. Hopefully DH will be able to balance things out.

I think I rather have the weight gain than 20wks of morning/all day sickness. You poor thing.

I can understand what you mean about food hangups. I have some hang ups of my own, but in a different way to you. My mom has always been really fit, she still fits in her wedding dress from 31 years ago. She was always trying to control what I ate and how much and alway telling me not to eat this or that. Needless, to say it turned into a power struggle which still hasn't ended. Really silly of me, I know.

My mum was the opposite, she was so worried about me and my sister turning out like her that she wouldn't try and make us eat anything we didn't want to, and always bought our favourite of anything even if it wasn't healthy. Therefore for me, teenage rebellion consisted of not eating, because that was the one thing guaranteed to rile my mum. I went through a bad phase in my late teens when I dropped down to a size 6/8, but as i said before, that got better when I moved away to London.

Phew, it's personal day on MN

hi everyone
did you all enjoy the long weekend?

i can totaly sympathise with you guys that are twiddling their thumbs at home, but as others have said- we should be enjoying these last few weeks before the babies take over!

i had the craziest day yesterday..it was so hot, and i was persuaded by my dp to go out to the notting hill carnival. my cousin lives right in the thick of it, so he collected us in his car so i wouldn't have trouble walking across london.

we met up with a few friends, and i had fun dancing my ass off and waching them get amusingly drunk. i was relieved that it wasn't as crowded as in previous years, as i was a bit worried about getting bump pushed and shoved around, but people were very lovely, making space for me to dance, and total strangers buying me bottles of water! so nice..
then the journey home was hell! we had been to my cousins for a bbq to round the day off so it was 2am and we had to get a night bus. we waited whilst four or five drove straight past packed full, and then one finallly stopped
The driver was an utter lunatic! he was driving through red lights, swerving into oncoming traffic , swearing and manicly laughing. then he started yelling racist abust at my friend and some other gutys squashed in next to us. this made others join in yelling at him and he pulled over and shouted for them to get off. as they did, he closed the door on them, trapping one guy and splitting up their group by driving off. they kept on shouting and when he eventually let them off (and we took the opportunity to escape and wait for a sane driver!) he swerved the bus towards them on the pavement, apparantly trying to run them over.
my god..had i not been so bemused i would have taken his details and reported him to london transport
where the hell did they find this guy?
this left us all pretty shook up, and as my friends were looking at the map to see where we were, some drunk guy stumbled right into me, elbow straight into my stomach, shoving me backwards into the wall..he then just composed himself and strated to walk off..not a word of sorry
as i was so flustered, and 'bump protective' i was really angry and shouted at him to say sorry, he turned around and laughed, so i launched myself at him, pummeliing his chest with my fists.
oh my god! i have never done anything like it and it was so stupid as who knows how he could have reacted!
fortunately my friends and dp stepped in and calmed me down, and he apologised, said he was very drunk and hadn't even noticed i was pregnant
argh
i blame the hormones..i'm turning into a psycho!
phew that was a long post ..but just thought i'd share my mad day with you all..hehehe

I just posted my last post in a totally random thread by mistake..another sign of pregnancy making your brain do silly things!

Hi everyone,cant beleive how many posts have been posted since ive been away, so many I havent had the chance to read over every single one so i will say I hope everyones ok and noything majors happened to anyone since ive been gone and welcome to any new posters!

well, the wedding went ok,the 2 days we stayed with the bride and groom were quite stressful as they were each others throats with the stress of it all, but the actual day wasnt too bad. The hilton was nice, nice rooms etc but the days organisation was poor and we ended up sat in hilton reception for 3 hrs after getting back from the service and going in for the reception, which was a nightmare as alex was running round like a boy posessed and I was looking after him pretty much alone as dp was doing his best man duties all day,so that was hard and by the time we got into the reception he was really tired and hungry.

I had my hair done whilst i was up there at a really posh salon which was nice and i was really pleased with how it looked after it had been done, I also had my eyebrows waxed!! that was a new experience! but luckily it didnt really hurt!

We had an extra bonus when we left the hotel-we paid £126 for me for 2 nights and dp for 1 night, but when he went and checked out and hand in our key, they only charged us for 1 person sleeping 2 nights-so they refunded us £52!!! bargain, we werent going to argue and got out of there as quick as poss before they noticed their mistake!

pregnancy going fine, got GTT on thurs morning-yay. the things thats really p*ssing me off now is cramp-im getting it constantly, i had it at the wedding all day in the arches of my feet and have woken up every morning for a week now with cramp all down my leg
baby seems to be spending alot of time right under my ribs now, and im finding it incredibly hard to bend over/put socks on/lean forwards-feels like the babys going to break my ribs sometimes! keep pushing it away but it moves back again!

I weighed myself yesterday and have put on 1st 1lb so far which is not too bad, i also tried on my size 14 maternity non expanding jeans and found theyre miles too big still, which is pleasing as i would of been in them by now with ds. im not really that worried about weight gain, i know i lost over 2st just overnight giving birth to ds, what with the unusally high amount of amniotic fluid and him and everything else, and i certainly wont be worrying about diets etc till after xmas is over and there are less things to temt!

right, bet this post is miles long by now, so i better go as ds will be waking up from his nap any moment now,
Liz 28+3

Pinkminx - I've been off work since 20 weeks (sick leave) and mat. leave starts a few weeks before my EDD.

Nova - I've put on 3 stone so I'm very impressed at your 3/4 kg. To be honest, I'm not too worried about getting rid of the weight quickly afterwards, I know that if I want to lose it I will, but I might have slightly more important things to worry about than whether I can still get into my old bikini!

Xenea - congrats.

Busy - I grew out of all my size 12/14 maternity clothes ages ago. I'm now into extra large everything..............

Had a lovely lunch with the London meet-up ladies today. What a nice bunch. Great to be able to put faces and proper names to MN contacts.

i'm not sure how much weight i have gained..try not to look at the scales or my notes..
it's not too bad though..mainly bump and boobs which is all good!
i did discover my first stretch marks though..on the back of my knee of all places!
i had overlooked that part with my moisturising routine
ah well
i'm sure you will have no trouble Nova..sounds like you were in great shape before with your dancing and pole-ing..hehehe

Hi all,
Phew...hot today. Hoping it stays nice until next week...off to south Devon on Friday.
Didn't know whether it was worth taking a hospital bag or not though. What do you reckon?

I can safely say, I have no intentions of weighing myself this time. I was weight obsessed last time, and still put on over 2 & 1/2 stone. This time I just don't CARE. All my maternity wear from last time is getting tight now
I can't afford any more!

Does anyone know about the £500 maternity grants that you can get from the Social? We didn't bother last time, we assumed that, if your household income was over a certain amount(we were both full time), then you wouldn't be entitled. Then after visiting my mw last week, she said we could...and near enough forced a form on us! She said "it's £500, don't look a gift horse in the mouth!" Fair enough I thought...but am I getting my hopes up over something that may not happen? Anyone know?

Ok I shall stop blabbing now, as not a lot has happened apart from more stretch marks and a severe lack of clothing crisis, due to getting HUGE.
I hope everyone is wonderful and doing well.
Catch you all soon.

xx
30+5(ish)

Info on the sure start maternity grant here .

BoB, are you sure your bus hadn't been hi-jacked by someone who was taking it for a joy ride! Although saying that, I'm sure I've had the same driver judging by some of my past experiences with buses. Good job you got off when you did.

I was having a crazy chat with a friend recently and we came up with the idea that I should run post natal pole dancing classes from my house - mothers could bring their babies, we'd have a bit of a laugh and get fit and sexy at the same time. Obviously in the cold light of day this is totally impractical, but it was funny at the time.

Nova - sorry I didn't read your post properly, I'll blame pg brain though age and heat may have contributed as well Glad I got it wrong though, would have been worried about you otherwise!

Lovely day here today too (sorry Twinkle!) Ended up looking after a friend's toddler as her childminder couldn't for some reason. Luckily Tessa and her got on pretty well - just add water and sand
However did borrow a double buggy to take them to Mums and Tots group this afternoon. Wasn't sure about doing it as its about 2 miles away. Tessa and I usually walk but what with the heat and 2 of them! Fine in the end as they were both quite happy to walk lots of it and had a great time there. Also I must be on good form today as I thought I'd be knackered but seem to be OK, just hoping it will make me sleep a bit better tonight!

BoB - sounds like hormones to me though pretty scary. Glad you had a good time out though after being holed up inside most of the time.

Busy - glad you survived the wedding, how did the speech go?
Know what you mean about bending over. Thing is with a toddler that's all you seem to do! I certainly don't remember it being so limiting last time.
Have you tried a milky drink before bed for the cramps? Think I read it on a thread here somewhere, something about lack of calcium. Bananas were also mentioned I think but can't remember why

OK off to raid cupboards. Up at 1am this morning eating Shreddies as was starving

Sorry, don't mean to harp on about weight, but thought I should clarify that it's 3-4kgs not 3/4(three quarters), just before you start thinking I have a severe problem

nova- if you did so I would love it!
no joking, i reckon you could arrange some kind of 'mothers meet' which many would go for
I personally want company and others as motivation to get in shape ater the birth..i'd pay a fair sum just for the company when the tot is here to be honest!

..and thanks for your comments regarding the carnival..i was a bit upset that after a whole day with almost a million people in one little area it was all good. and better than good as everyone was lovely, and 'bump friendly', which rarely happens in london..
and then the nastiness had to happen on the way home..
in future we will get a cab..screw the cost!

Morning all

Nova, I like the sound of the meet up and some fitness, but just can't see myself pole dancing, as i said earlier thoughts of bridget jones spring to mind and not sure if I'd want lots of other people seeing my barrel-like arse But the idea of meet ups and fitness, socialising etc sounds great!!!!!!!

Have no idea really how much weight I have put on as I didn't know my weight at beginning. Stopped weighing myself a long time ago as was so demoralising. I do know that between my 8 week appointment and my 24th week I had only put on 4kg, which I thought was good, but then I was not small to begin with. Half of Nova again(at least)!!!!!! I am quite pleased though as I don't look as if I have put on too much, as in my face etc, we will just have to see.

Right today's jobs, tidying, shopping, paperwork and mybe some finishing off in the nursery. Looks like it might be a lovely day again.

Speak soon

29+5

Morning all

Just got back from dropping ds at nursery and wondering what to do with myself. Definitely, not doing any housework/DIY.

BOB - sounds like a definite case of bum protectiveness. Would most probably have done something similar with 1st pregnancy but haven't be so protective this time. DS is forever sitting/kicking/ellowing bump, I'm sure baby is going to beat him up when she's born. And what you doing up at 1am, get some sleep while you can!

Enthusia - I'm tired just reading what you plan to do today. Stop. Go sit in the garden and read a book, while the weather is good.

Hamster - Enjoy Devon. Will keep my fingers crossed that the weather stays nice for you.

Nova - You have a gorgeous body in the photo, no matter what size/weight you where. (Note to self find some pole dancing classes)

Sharon - What did the doctor say? Hope you are ok.

Time for breakfast. Enjoy your day and the lovely weather everyone.

Anyone in London and fancy meeting up for lunch/coffee before babies arrive?

Goldenoldie - not in London, but can get there easily as only in Surrey, would love a meet-up!

My belly bag has arrived. Thanks Nova, you're the best!!

Yay Goldenoldie, count me in for a meet-up in London, I don't do much with myself during the day. Can we officially put you in charge of it?

CADS, will we ever see you again???

lol at 'bum' protectiveness, especially as I'd read it as you talking about enthusia's bridget jones comment

What have i started with the dance lessons?? I am more than happy to host an informal social at my house, we have a completely open plan ground floor, with pole and drinks bar opposite the kitchen, so lots of room. I couldn't run it as official classes as I don't have all the insurance etc if you break your neck (not that you would - I'm a very good teacher) and the whole point of pole dancing is to break down the shy wall. I also taught lap dancing which always ended up in howls of laughter.

Have to go to the doctors this afternoon as I got bitten by the kitten we're trying to tame. My own fault entirely, I was a bit sleepy and it didn't appreciate my clumsy attempts at being friends. Hopefully no damage done, but just being cautious.

It's tooooo hot in London, it makes me swell.

Hi gals! I've missed so much! Things have been crazy here so I haven't been able to check in as much as I would like. The move is coming up, we've been doing potty training (urggh!) and I put my back out last week. Tobes fell at the top of the stairs and I jumped up and grabbed him, pulling three muscles in my back. I've got to have some physio and I'm taking pain killers but it's getting better.

I seem to be ballooning! Did the loo roll test and I'm up to 10 sheets!! Anyone else measured lately? I've gained 7kg so far which seems OK going by the books but it feels like a lot.

I've also decided for an elective C-section at 39 weeks with a trial of labour if I go into labour before then. Someone recommended arnica for healing. Has anyone used this? Is it a cream or something you take?

And I've got my pregnancy portrait in a couple of weeks. I can't decide if I'll do a full Demi but I'm thinking about it.

Been having a lot of Braxton Hicks and occasional period-like pains. Seeing the midwife today and will ask about them.

Hope you're all doing well!

Tex 30w2d

And I'd definitely be interested in a meet-up in London and pole dancing lessons! I read that's how Terri Hatcher got in shape and it sounds like a lot of fun.

Tex - from reading other sites I think you take the arnica in tablet form. Some people take it a week before the birth but others say this might cause more bleeding so is better to take it just after labour. Think there was a whole thread on it in either pg or childbirth. Very interesting!

Talking about that kind of stuff anyone into perineal massage - think I might give it a go!