April 2011 - we'll shop til we pop!

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Continuation from our old thread here

So maybe this thread we'll see some babies?! And definitely lots more shopping

NB: Know someone who had 'f*ck me' in swarovski crystals applied to her newly waxed bikini line. Hopefully she was drunk! I can't actually imagine what would be okay in terms of pubic adornment - 'blackpool' or 'oooooh' spring to mind but it's all a bit random. My husband would assume I'd drunk a litre of gin if I started sticking sparkles onto me.

Hmmm suitable bikini line adornments...

An arrow pointing to the exit?

Welcome Littmilla

Live77 YADNBU and I love the way you called her up for swearing in front of your DC.

I am relieved to hear I am not the only one who is feeling v hormonal and getting into arguments. I can't seem to stop myself from falling out with my mum and my sister. They are both quite brash and have a habit of making insensitive comments. I usually brush them off, as it's too late to change them now, but at the moment I just can't seem to.

Sister rang yesterday to tell me she'd bought a lovely new house but was worried the lounge was too small - apparently it's only a bit bigger than the one in our rented flat. Mum said this morning that the buggy I'd given her was great, but that she'd had to put it in the wash as "you know how fussy I am". Yes, I know IABU - but I can't help but take every little barb personally at the moment.

Just ignore ignore ignore notanother, like you said they're not going to change. Sorry you have to put up with comments like that though.

Funnily enough I had a dream last week about being vajazelled, dh had no idea what I was talking about when I spoke to him so I sent him this link . He was a bit

Furry lol love the crystal idea lol and ha ha ha to the name and waxing reference!

Muffinmouse Good to hear from yo I was wondering where you had gone, thought maybe a holiday but doesn't sound like the Hilton to me plus you had a week of that food uck! You must be loving home cooking again! Glad things are ok and that your being closely monitored, fingers crossed you last several more weeks before our new thread becomes a reality [smile) xx

Welcome littlemilla to the April Family everyone on here is wonderful. there is such a range of experience and a great feeling of belonging to a group you won't want to go anywhere else. There is something very bonding about going through something as a group . Petalouda isn't allowed to join another thread she's leading the way to babyboom!! xx

Hi All & welcome to all the newbies.

I always keep up-to-date with all your goings on but I never seem to feel I have anything to contribute!

Like you kitstwins I am loving being pregnant. I feel very lucky that I have felt so well the entire time, but at the sime time feeling a bit guilty that others are feeling so rotten.

Time seems to be racing at the moment, less than 9 weeks left for me, and I have so much to do before the big day. We are having a garage conversion done, starting next week, and then a hauge amount of other things that can't be started until that is done. The only saving grace is that the builder is a friend so if the little one decides to come early and he is still there it shouldn't be too much of a problem

Found out last night that my friend is having a c-section today but I'm not sure what time. I'm finding it very difficult to concentrate at work from thinking about her. She's not due for another couple of weeks but was measuring really big and had high blood pressure. Fingers crossed I'll get some news soon.

stuffedmk I had a horrendous lesson just before my test.. hit the curb, almost crashed, forgot everything, then calmed down & cruised it on the day so don't panic! Just keep practising & DON'T let your Dad get you any more anxious than you need to be!

kitstwins certainly don't hate you for enjoying pregnancy, just rather jealous as not quite in the same place! Keep glowing for us all girl.

and I'm also one for full waxing - trying to plan in advance so I'm on time for due date and don't get bic'd by a nasty MW!

Welcome to the fam LittleMilla!

LisaMcA hope you're feeling a bit better today. I think around this 30wk time is tough. You're over the excitement of marking the halfway point but still have weeks to go. Also I think people even if they are physically more uncomfy in the last 3 weeks or so, are often mentally in a better place because you know the end is in sight. So don't feel bad about having a moan.

Same as some of you my family are all a long way away too. Just spoke to my mum this morning and she is thinking about coming to stay (although not in my teeny flat thank god) for a few weeks around my due date. I'm trying not to get too excited until she confirms that she can do it. She lives in Australia so I know it's a lot to ask of her to come for so long. Reigning in my excitement at the idea of an hour to myself while I send her to the park with DS...

Hi everyone & welcome new people, quite new here myself.

Loving the thought of the arrow Frakk it does seem to be the most appropriate option! A girl I used to work with told me once how she liked to be trimmed into different shapes and adorn with sparkles, apparently she always did a red heart on valentines day. I was a bit but mainly because I didn't actually know her very well and have no idea why she wanted to tell me this.

I've decided to have a day off "grumpily gestating" just back from the midwife and there is something about hearing that little heart beating that makes it all better for an afternoon. I was mightly impressed with the little one for kicking the midwife when she poked it in the head . I also realised that apart from my bad back I don't actually have that much to grumble about.

I too am less grumpy today. Bump has suddenly 'blooped' again and got bigger all of a sudden but it's nice as I'm feeling what I think is a little foot fairly regularly in the same place on the side.

Am putting the magazine to press today and tomorrow then it's just two more issues before I'm off!

I think i may punch the man next to me on the train. He's chewing gum with his mouth open and it sounds vile and is annoying the he'll out if me. Grrr. Sorry. Rant over!

Hell nit he'll Grrr

Glad I'm not the only grumpy one then!

Cycle - I really admire your restraint on the tube - I was in London for the weekend and my main aim was to get someone to give up their seat for me on a packed train and I achieved it . Although there were plenty of obnoxious people who looked away and pretended not to notice me stood there with a very noticeable bump!

The day I took my driving test I had the worst lesson right before - I did everything wrong but then had a near perfect test so don't worry.

I think I'm one of those women who doesn't overly enjoy being pregnant - my feet and legs are hurting, I cry at the drop of a hat and I can't put my trousers or boots on easily and am even having to get DH to help on occasions!

On the positive side bump was head down at last scan and I love feeling the kicks and prods.

Starting mat 2 weeks on Friday and can't wait! Will be 33 1/2 weeks then but work were being so inflexible about me working nearer home to avoid long drive that decided to start it earlier.

Ladies the docs just called to say I've got an iron prescription. Must be as a result of last nights blood test. They didn't explain further. My mates have made me feel Luke I'm to blame and are giving me unwanted advice that in my opinion it's a bit late for and I've burst into tears. I know things aren't that bad, sorry. Is anyone else on iron tablets? I hear they aren't pleasant.

Excuse the spelling I'm om my phone!

kittycat your friends are talking rubbish - extra iron in pregnancy is really common. You end up with 50% extra blood volume and so becoming slightly anaemic as your body works to provide this isn't unusual. The tablets are okay - they can bung you up a bit/even more than you are already so I used to counteract this by eating loads of dried apricots - had the desired effect AND are iron rich so doubly effective. An alternative if the tablets are really horrid is Floradix iron tonic. You can buy it in most chemists and it's natural and doesn't seem to constipate you in the way that the tablets can.

Hope this helps!

Thanks kitstwins

SaltedPretzels I am going for my under arm and bikini wax tomorrow afternoon - you may hear me scream from here! Thought I would schedule it so that I may just get another one in before DD. All rather pointless as I can't even see down there now!!!!

LisMcA Don't beat yourself up! I am getting sick of the sound of my own voice moaning at everyone....I even said to a friend today that I thought I had Post Natal Depression 9 weeks early!!! IT IS YOUR HORMONES! Retail therapy methinks! And perhaps a glass of wine???

I am definitely more tearful than normal, crazily so, and ultra sensitive to the smallest (& probably imagined) slight.

Re iron - just because you are given a prescription does not mean you have to take them. You can look at your diet and see what you can change, more red meat, Spatone + orange juice, etc. I've heard that iron tablets cause more problems (constipation for eg) so would be reluctant to take them if i knew i could adapt my diet instead.
But...NOT your fault that's kerazee talk! :)

Hey! Yesterday was a low day. Today, I couldn't get out of bed because of my SPD. :( Boss in a huff becuase I called in sick. I'm going to the docs tomorrow to see if he'll sign me off for a week or so. AIBU to ask that? I just think if I self cert for a week they think I'm faking it, but if the Dr signs me off that seems more legitimate? I have a strong sense of obligation towards my employers. They feel like I'm letting them down, (I know this because they told me so before Christmas)but they just don't seem to realise how I feel about my body letting me down. I can still do my job mentally, just not physically. I've knocked my pan in since new year, doing overtime, taking work home to show them I'm still me, I can do my job, but I get the feeling me being off today has just wiped all that out.

Thank you for all your hugs . For those of you who are "blooming" please don't feel guilty. I know we are all different. For those of you in the "grumpily gestating" camp, thanks for sharing. I really does make me feel better to know I'm not the only one.

Kitty I'm slightly anemic, Dr wanted to try diet first before giving me suplements becuase I'm just borderline, so steak for tea for me!! Didn't know that about dried apricots. Quite like snacking on them through the day. Will send DH out for some!

Wine, I miss wine! She was always my go to friend when I was in need! Sadly, she is out of the country til April! He cousin chocolate though is nearby and is almost as good a listener! :o

Lis, that sounds crap of your employers. Mine are similarly unsupportive but I've been lucky enough to get away with mild SPD and have a weird burst of energy. If you need the time off take it.

If you work yourself into the ground and end up feeling even worse nobody wins as you'll be in no fit state to do your work properly. I know it's hard but you are NOT letting them down. Every pregnancy is different and sometimes women's bodies cope less well than they'd hoped. They should be prepared in case it's the case. Xxxxxx

Lis, that sounds crap of your employers. Mine are similarly unsupportive but I've been lucky enough to get away with mild SPD and have a weird burst of energy. If you need the time off take it.

If you work yourself into the ground and end up feeling even worse nobody wins as you'll be in no fit state to do your work properly. I know it's hard but you are NOT letting them down. Every pregnancy is different and sometimes women's bodies cope less well than they'd hoped. They should be prepared in case it's the case. Xxxxxx

Oops, double post!

Hello, another oversensitive cry-baby here! Burst into tears in this avo's meeting. Not entirely sure why. Apart from being so tired.

I've had loads of BH this afternoon. At least 5 in the 40 minute trip home! They seem to have tailed off now tho.

I'm definitely not 'blooming' either! But I haven't got any specific complaints, no SPD or GD or anything else. Just exhaustion, general discomfort and a surprisingly massive belly! Oh, and the hormones. I keep reminding myself, it could be worse!

I measured my bump yesterday and checked my growth curve today. According to that (which I know is nowhere near accurate) LO's 4.9lbs! With 7.5 weeks to go, that's worrying! He's huge!

I'm off to bed early. Night all. x

Aargh! Have just cried too.

Appointment. Letter for antenatal class just arrived. I have no one to go with me. DP just refuses, mum's in France and my sisters are both at my older sister's wedding dress fitting.

DP asked why I hadn't 'sorted it out yet' and when I explained I had no one to ask he said he didn't understand why I even wanted to go.

I'm getting really sick of people not supporting my choices. My sisters seem to think I'm stupid because I don't think it's sensible to make big plans for the first eight weeks as everyone I know is wrecked in that period (one thinks I'll be up to camping when baby is six weeks ) and although DP has been wonderfully supportive about everything else he really doesn't get that whether I have a CS or not birth is a BIG deal physically and I want to prepare for it.

Rant over