First Time Frolickers foray into 2011

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New year, new babies and lots of new BFPS!!

Link to future grads here

ARRIVALS:

Fudgecat - In loving memory of Baby Elliot - Born asleep on Friday 17th September 2010

Fulhamgirl - EDD 30th May - DOB 9th Apr - Girl - Lily Ann - 4lb
Trying4Baby1 - EDD 25th Apr - DOB 6th May - Girl - Emily - 10lb 2.5oz
Pepperonipizza -EDD 24th May - DOB 28th May -Boy
CurlyCasper - EDD 21st July - DOB 24th June - Girl
Spirael - EDD 25th Jul - DOB 7th July - Girl - Miranda Jane - 8lb 3oz
DesperateHousewife21 - EDD 18th July - DOB 9th July - Boy - Dylan James
Sazziej - EDD 1st Sep- DOB 24th Aug - Girl - Evie - 7lb 8oz
Ozziegirly - EDD 24th Aug -DOB 25th Aug - Boy-Thomas - 7lb 1oz
NovemberAli - EDD 2nd Sep - DOB 8th Sept - Girl - Matilda - 8lb 6oz
WhiteRoses - EDD 15th September - DOB 19 September- Boy
Hobnob - EDD 26th Sep - DOB 21 September - Girl - Matilda 6lbs 6oz
Pixiestix - EDD 24th Sep - DOB 26 September - Girl - Tegan - 7lbs 7oz
Addie81 -EDD 7th Oct - DOB 19th October -Girl
Chancewouldbeafinething - EDD 10/10/10 - DOB 21st October - Boy - William James - 9lb 14.5oz
Hermya321 - EDD 24th Oct - DOB 24th October-Boy - Asher - 8lb 3oz
WorrisomeHeart - EDD 12th Oct -DOB 26th Oct Boy - Lochlan - 8lb
YorkshireTeaDrinker - EDD 6th Nov - DOB 5th Nov - Girl - Eleanor
Bunnygirl80 - - EDD 19th Nov- DOB 11th Nov -Boy-WIlliam - 7lb 2oz
Mumnerves - EDD 8th Dec - DOB 16 Dec Boy - Sean 8lb 2.5oz
Luckyseven - EDD 17th Dec - DOB 20th Dec Girl - Beth Elise 8lb 4oz
Oneof8 - BFP 18th May - EDD 17th Jan - DOB tbc - boy

CURRENT GRADUATES:

Capricorn76 - BFP 12th Apr - EDD 1st Jan 2011
Homebound - BFP 30th Apr - EDD 8th Jan
Seablue - BFP? - EDD 10th Jan
Aly323 - BFP? - EDD 31st Jan - Boy
Muser - BFP 22nd June - EDD 27 Feb
Superpenguin - BFP 1st July - EDD 4th March - Boy
Haloflo - BFP 22 July - EDD 20 March
SaorAlba - BFP 7 Aug - EDD 15th April
Kurlyvoice - BFP 1st September - EDD 16th April
MrsWajs - BFP 13 Aug - EDD 24th April - girl
stegasaurus - BFP 27 Aug - EDD 3rd May
Cherrycobbler - BFP 3rd September - EDD 11 May
Crazydays - BFP 4th September - EDD 13 May - twins - boy and girl!
crazybutterflylady - BFP 1st Sep - EDD 14 May
Bellaby -BFP 11th September - EDD 22nd May
Highheelsandequations - BFP 30th Oct - EDD 13th July
Slowshow - BFP 3rd Jan - EDD TBA
Roundtable - BFP 14 Jan - EDD TBA

I got my BFP last week . I followed a link that PumpkinHead posted on First Time Frolikers so just wondering if I was in the right place and if I can join in?

Yep, you're in the right place, fingerscrossed. Feel free to ask questions and share any worries with us - we've all been through it. Here's hoping that you have a very smooth and enjoyable next 9 months! Have you told your doctor and got a booking in appointment with the midwife yet?

Ozzie, it's lovely to "see" you here again. I know exactly what you mean by the overwhelming love that our little boys can make us feel. A is at the smiling-at-mummy phase and it's so wonderful to go to his crib when he is whimpering to be fed, and for that to be instantly converted into the biggest grin! This really is the best thing that DH and I have ever done.

HH, I hope your colleague's wife is doing ok, and your colleague himself as well. Tragedies like this just have to make us appreciate our little miracles all the more - I really understand why some cards say "Congratulations on a Safe Delivery" now. Enjoy your last week of work (if you can) and don't do too much! I can hardly believe that you've only got 3 weeks left until your EDD - it doesn't seem that long ago since you got your BFP!

Thanks Kurly It still doesn't seem quite real yet. This is all I've ever wanted and so I'm excited but also a bit terrified at the same time!

I've made an appointment to see the docs on Monday. Have no real symptoms other than a total lack of appetite. I have to force myself to eat which believe me is not like me at all!

Welcome fingerscrossed, it still doesn't seem real to me and I'm due in 3 weeks :o Feel free to share all your worries and ask anything you want and hoping you have a fab 9 months.

Kurly I can't believe where the time has gone either. Although time seemed to be going so slowly, looking back it was only 5 minutes ago that I got the BFP.

Well we had our final antenatal class today and yet another mix up. So forgetting the fact that I wasn't told about the set of classes I was meant to be in, first I was told the wrong dates, then the wrong time for one of the classes. Today we sat waiting for 30 minutes to then be told that the health visitor who was supposed to be taking the class was unavailable and so a different health visitor came and spoke to us for half an hour, completely unprepared, and then had to go. I had thought that we'd be given information about after the baby was born, hints and tips, told what we really needed to know etc. but basically we were told nothing. Have not been impressed at all, and wishing now that I'd booked into the classes at the hospital. Also have been given no information about breastfeeding, except that there are support groups available, so now have to try and see if there is a workshop available at the hospital before pip arrives! Oh well, 2 days of work to go and can't wait. I am so tired just now. Also fairly sure pip has dropped as my bump is lower, I can breathe a little more and yesterday walking around caused my pelvis to be extremely painful. Luckily it's not been so painful today so I've managed to walk around work without wincing and making involuntary squeaks!

How's everyone else doing?

Welcome fingerscrossed! Hope you have an as uneventful as possible nine months with us :)

I had my 22 week check up about an hour ago and FINALLY heard Pumpkin's heartbeat. All is measuring well in there and s/he had the hiccups which the doppler also picked up

It was a different MW than normal which I was worried would mean I would have to start again with my discussion about my hips but she read my notes and immediately asked me if they were still causing me pain, took one look at my face and when I said I was waking regularly during the night gave me a leaflet on PGP and the number for the obstetric physio who I see for the first time next week I'll also be measured for a sexy support belt! When she heard my hips popping when I got up on the bench she looked genuinely sorry for me and said "You need this class" which made me feel less like a drama queen :)

HH I can't believe the problems you've had with your ante natal classes! Were they NCT or NHS? I'm booked into the NHS ones up here (because we don't have NCT, we're too remote ) and as no one I know bothered to do them around here I'm getting a bit worried.

HH I went to a BF workshop but it probably wasn't an essential as bf is so different with a RL baby. (Much heavier and wrigglier than a doll aiming for plastic boob!) Best thing is probably to read up what to expect in the early days at kellymom, browse the BF/FF boards and if you are feeling brave go to a BF group whilst you are still pregnant. I didn't do this but it means you already know how to get there, who goes, what the supoort is like so if you need support you know where to go.

Toria they were NHS classes. Didn't sign up for the ones at the hospital as I thought the more local ones would help me meet more mums to be near me, and decided not to spend money on NCT as we'll need to start saving soon! Wish now that I'd signed up for either the hospital ones or the NCT. Think it's just our health centre that's rubbish though. Lovely hearing Pumpkin's heartbeat and glad all's measuring well. Glad you're getting some help with your hips too.

Halo glad to hear the BF workshops aren't essential. I do have the phone number for our BF support person and there is a BF support clinic weekly at my health centre so at least I know where I can get support after pip arrives. Will check out your link, thanks, and try not to worry too much about not managing to get to a workshop!

Hello ladies! Can't quite believe I've 'graduated'! Good to see some familiar First Time Frolickers from the last thead & catch up with how you all are

I got my BFP on 18 June and went to see the GP yesterday - apparently I'm due on 17 Feb which is freaking me out a bit as, apart from some nausea, I don't feel any different at all... This is going to be some journey, isn't it!

Welcome late, nice to have some new faces around here :)

ARRIVALS:

Fudgecat - In loving memory of Baby Elliot - Born asleep on Friday 17th September 2010

Fulhamgirl - EDD 30th May - DOB 9th Apr - Girl - Lily Ann - 4lb
Trying4Baby1 - EDD 25th Apr - DOB 6th May - Girl - Emily - 10lb 2.5oz
Pepperonipizza -EDD 24th May - DOB 28th May -Boy
CurlyCasper - EDD 21st July - DOB 24th June - Girl
Spirael - EDD 25th Jul - DOB 7th July - Girl - Miranda Jane - 8lb 3oz
DesperateHousewife21 - EDD 18th July - DOB 9th July - Boy - Dylan James
Sazziej - EDD 1st Sep- DOB 24th Aug - Girl - Evie - 7lb 8oz
Ozziegirly - EDD 24th Aug -DOB 25th Aug - Boy-Thomas - 7lb 1oz
NovemberAli - EDD 2nd Sep - DOB 8th Sept - Girl - Matilda - 8lb 6oz
WhiteRoses - EDD 15th September - DOB 19 September- Boy
Hobnob - EDD 26th Sep - DOB 21 September - Girl - Matilda 6lbs 6oz
Pixiestix - EDD 24th Sep - DOB 26 September - Girl - Tegan - 7lbs 7oz
Addie81 -EDD 7th Oct - DOB 19th October -Girl
Chancewouldbeafinething - EDD 10/10/10 - DOB 21st October - Boy - William James - 9lb 14.5oz
Hermya321 - EDD 24th Oct - DOB 24th October-Boy - Asher - 8lb 3oz
WorrisomeHeart - EDD 12th Oct -DOB 26th Oct Boy - Lochlan - 8lb
YorkshireTeaDrinker - EDD 6th Nov - DOB 5th Nov - Girl - Eleanor
Bunnygirl80 - - EDD 19th Nov- DOB 11th Nov -Boy-WIlliam - 7lb 2oz
Mumnerves - EDD 8th Dec - DOB 16 Dec Boy - Sean 8lb 2.5oz
Luckyseven - EDD 17th Dec - DOB 20th Dec Girl - Beth Elise 8lb 4oz
Oneof8 - BFP 18th May - EDD 17th Jan - DOB 3 Jan Boy - Tom
Homebound - BFP 30th Apr - EDD 8th Jan - DOB 12 Jan Boy
Aly323 - BFP? - EDD 31st Jan - DOB 25th Jan - Boy Kai
Muser - BFP 22nd June - EDD 27 Feb - DOB 15th Feb - girl
Kurlyvoice - BFP 1st September - EDD 16th April - DOB 12 March - Boy Alastair 4lb 13oz
Superpenguin - BFP 1st July - EDD 4th March - DOB 18th March - Boy Thomas 8lb 13oz
Haloflo - BFP 22 July - EDD 20 March - DOB 29th March - Girl Hannah 8lb 9oz
JollySergeantJackrum - BFP 7 Aug - DOB 21st April - Boy Harris 8lb 3oz
MrsWajs - BFP 13 Aug - DOB 25th April - Girl Robyn 7lb 2oz
Crazydays - BFP 4th Sep - DOB - 28th April - boy Thomas 7lb 3 oz and girl Isobel 6lb 14oz
Cherrycobbler - BFP 3rd Sep - 11th May - girl
crazybutterflylady - BFP 1st Sep - EDD 13th May - DOB 24th May - girl - Tabitha
Bellaby -BFP 11th Sep - EDD 22nd May - DOB 16th May - girl - 6lbs12oz

TO BE CONFIRMED:

Capricorn76 - BFP 12th Apr - EDD 1st Jan 2011
Seablue - BFP? - EDD 10th Jan
stegasaurus - BFP 27 Aug - EDD 3rd May

CURRENT GRADUATES:

Highheelsandequations - BFP 30th Oct - EDD 13th July
Slowshow - BFP 3rd Jan - EDD 15th Sept
Roundtable - BFP 14 Jan - EDD 17th Sept
CrazyAlien - BFP 29th Jan - EDD 2nd Oct
Toriajayne - BFP 16th Feb - EDD 26 Oct
Truffkin - BFP 10th March - EDD 8th November
LizzyMathsWizzy - BFP 13th March - EDD TBC
Daiso - BFP 15th March - EDD TBC
Somebeans - BFP 20th March - EDD TBC
Missyraines - BFP 19th March - EDD 21st November
Goodegg - BFP 15th April - EDD TBC
Petal - BFP 27th April - EDD TBC
Fingerscrossed - BFP 16th June - EDD TBC
LateToTheTTCParty - BFP 18th June - EDD 17th Feb
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Hello Fingers!
How are you doing?

Welcome to the new grads, how's the first trimester treating you?

We've been busy little bees here of late, we decided once the 20 week scan was done with we'd start buying the big items and so far have a car seat and the pram should be getting delivered today! We've also got the cot mattress (OH is making the cot as we speak) and my sling arrived this morning

We're really lucky in that a few friends of ours have decided they're not having any more so we're inheriting a load of cloth nappies, a steriliser, a bumbo and a widgey pillow and one of my bridesmaids has already told me she wants to buy us a baby gym, so we've only got a few more big items left to go (travel cot, carrier, monitor) and then clothes and bedding.

I've also painted and decorated the nursery and we're in the process of moving everything we had stored in there into their new homes (in the converted wardrobes in the other spare room) and getting rid of the excess furniture!

So how's everybody else doing? HH You're top of the list! Are you enjoying your mat leave?

Wow Toria you're more organised than me! We built the cot bed on Saturday night and still haven't cleared out the nursery :o

PS: Yep enjoying the ML although not had much chance yet, parents been visiting so busy busy.

hh you're still more organised than I was - William was 4 months old when we bought his cot

gosh it's quiet in here just now, hope that means everyone's busy enjoying their bumps and babies. Can't believe I finished work a week ago. I have got nothing done yet and had so much planned for these few weeks. Also still feeling exhausted, not like I'm off work at all! Next week I must make sure I make better use of my time I think.

Morning. HH I'm being made redundant in August so we wanted to get as much done before the money ran out as we could. Plus I'm generally very organised anyway (have all my birthday cards done two months in advance and lined up in the kitchen

Just back from my physio appt with a very sexy support belt Worth it though as I can suddenly sit down and stand up without creaking and groaning! Amazing. Pumpkin not too sure about it, being kicked mightily in the bt it covers!

Toria I am impressed by your super organised birthday cards! Makes sense to get everything sorted before August, I've been saying similar to DP about making sure we buy things now whilst I'm still getting wages before I'm on SMP, even if we don't technically need them yet. Glad you got your support belt and it's helping.

Well I am now just about permanently uncomfy, my back is sore every coupld of hours and I cannot find a position that helps. Only thing that seems to help is to keep moving, and then I have sore feet and am exhausted after 30 mins or so!! Not fed up of being pg though despite that, I think that after waiting so long for it I'm a bit reluctant for it to end to be honest. Fully expecting pip o keep us waiting a while anyway. Am loving the scared looks people are giving when they ask when baby's due and I tell them "next week" :o

Right, have been to aqua aerobics this morning and booked myself a manicure and pedicure for Thursday (although I really shouldn't be spending the money after having to pay my car insurance this month). Now I need to clean the fridge and then I can go and sit in the garden with a nice cold alcohol free shandy!

Oh yes, I put wipes and muslins in the Tesco basket the other day, may as well take advantsage of the offers! Luckily for me OH is of the same opinion so most of the big things are out of the way, and my mother has gone away this weekend with the list from the back of the Mothercare catalogue as she's decided I must have a baby shower and all my aunts want to buy me things!

Sorry to hear you're uncomfortable, have no advice unfortunately so fingers crossed Pip is punctual and you can soon have your lovely little baby instead of aches and pains!

You've just reminded me actually, I must book into our local aqua natal classes, met a woman in my physio class who said they're wonderful!

Needing everyone to send contraction vibes my way.

My waters went at about 5.30 this morning (and have been gushing out regularly ever since, yuck!!!). Had an app with MW at 9.30 anyway so went along, she was concerned about pip's heartrate (too high) and so sent me up to hospital to be monitored. All was fine and monitors showed I was starting to have contractions, although they were more uncomfortable than painful. Was sent home and told to go to midwife unit at about 6pm to check me as it would be 12 hours from waters going. Went there and was monitored again but contractions were not strong or regular enough to be classed as established labour so back home again. Now I need labour to establish before 6am as if it's more than 24 hours from waters going I have to go to labour ward and am not allowed on midwife led unit.

Since coming home the contractions have started to be painful (getting a bit bloody sore actually) so fingers crossed things are getting going properly... I never thought I would be wishing to be in more pain!!

Althoug I'm still not ready for pip to arrive, I have loads of stuff on my lists that I was supposed to do first :)

Ooooh! Have everything crossed that things get moving for you soon HH!

Oh my goodness! I decide to (sheepishly) show my face after a loooong time of not posting, and HH is in labour!

Hope things got going overnight and you're snuggling your baby

Hi ALL

Not been on for a while - just don't know where the time goes!

HH - how exciting!! Hope all goes well for you.

Hope everyone else is ok, I'm 21 weeks and all going well so far - it's flown by! Will try and catch up with everything soon.

Good luck HH! Hope you have a lovely snuffly baby soon!