Ding Ding! We're halfway there on The February Baby Bus 2012.

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good morning my lovelies, as requested, a shiny new thread old thread is here

Good luck with scans today, phlossie are you off for yours?

Wow phlossie that's great news! Make sure you treat yourself a bit before being sensible with it though That's so exciting! Really happy for you

I know louby, it's just pure girlyness and after two boy I will have to restrain myself
Phlossie, that is wonderful news. What a blessing and a stroke of luck. Enjoy it xx

Oh Phlossie, how lovely.

What fab news phlossie!

Just had my scan. All well, and they had a new machine showing blood flow in different directions in colour which was very cool. MrNC and I were looking to figure out what sex it was (I used to be an embryologist, but it was so obvious last time that MrNC could tell), and were dead chuffed to find despite first impressions, it's a girl as we have a girl name chosen nearly 10 years ago. :)

I feel I can finally look forward to this baby and buy some stuff. I've been referred back to individual physio care for my SPD and still exhausted - no idea if I'll go back to work after my sick note runs out in November. But happy.

I was joking in at work that I was so tired I was scared to drive home...

I totally just drove straight into some guy!!! Proper crying I was so shocked and upset

And it was totally my bad. Everyone was OK thank god, bump kicked since

And this followed the worst day at work ever. Got stuck on a call and my 11am lunch break had to be taken at 2.45!!!!

I think Phlossie got my share of the worlds luck

Hi Everyone,
Haven't been on much as I don't know whether I am coming or going right now but am glad to see everyone is well.
My mum is home & better but needing loads of rest & my dad & brother are useless so I'm handling my home & dc & helping out with hers too which is exhausting me
My exp is driving me mad with his emotional blackmail & is having the opposite effect to the one he is wanting as I just feel cross with him (well that's a nice way of putting it)
I've been called into the job centre for a work focus interview, hmmmm wonder who would want to employ me & my bump? I was told to bring evidence of my pregnancy & I just laughed & said that my bump isn't detatchable so I will bring it along
I had to meet with ss regarding my exp as he has children in the care system but I got a glowing report, as I knew I would but it was stil very stressful. Going to make use of them to keep exp away from me & bump as I don't see any good can come from him at the moment or possibly ever.
Wow, didn't mean to do a big long post but so much to get off my chest.
x

Hi there! Wow I haven't being on here for so long, so much to catch up on. I did temporarily name change due to fact that I think someone in RL clocked onto who I was (Not a nice person neither - DSD mother, less said about her the better to be honest) but my new name didn't sit right so I am back to IR. Anyway, if she feels the need to do what I think she is, then what a sad life she leads tbh. Anyway enough of that!

Lots of personals to do and will struggle to get them all in. But will make a start...

Congratulations to everyone on their scans, especially the successful scan take 3 for someone (can't remember who...) Lots of healthy babies!

Phlossie WOW what a shock I can imagine!!! He didn't have to live in such poverty, but if he was happy and knew where his money would go best then, good on him for making such a selfless decision. I can imagine it was heartbreaking when he was alive.

Notcitrus I hope the physio works! I can imagine it is so frustrating being trapped by your own body. Feel for you, as long as you are happy though!

Squigletts so glad your mum is better, not easy for you though, but better for her around home comforts, was she treated well in hospital? I remember earlier in the threads when you were having some trouble with your exp, don't think you went into detail though... Sounds like SS will be a big help though I think. Get it all off your chest if you need!

Kayano definitely didn't sound like your day, we all have them, I just have an early night when one comes around and I feel better.

I can't think of anymore personals but may try and have a look...

BIG TMI alert here, but need advice if you are prepared to read it. For the past few days/one week I have being experiencing a funny tummy. Not too bad, bit of the runs, well runny poo, but not constantly needing to go and having to go etc. Not diarohea (sp). I thought it was a result of the antibiotics I was on. And my gas has being vile, and I mean room clearing, I have being carrying air freshener around the house with me.

Anyway, since yesterday, I have had the feeling of constantly needing to go and then not being able to, I thought baby was laying on my back passage, but still a little windy. Today however, it really peaked and quite worried me in a way. I was at work and went for a wee. While weeing, i totally lost control of my bowel and it just ran out of my bum. Not had it since, but I am constantly worried that it will. I have to go to the toilet to let gas go, as I do 'follow through' I just seem to be incontinent. Looked it up on the internet but there is nothing. Please any answers, i have just hit nothing!

Sorry for the typical essay, i always do when writing first for a while. Don't like drip feeding

21+6/22+5

Hi Innocent,
Thanks, my mum was given excellent care in the hospital, can't fault them. Just hope my dad & bro pull their socks up as I can't continue at the pace I have this week ad I feel ready to die right now & am heading to bed in a minute.
On your pooing problem, I've had a similar but not as severe problem since about 5 weeks. Poo has been really runny & if I need to go it has to be then whereas before I could never go in public toilets now I could probably go in a bucket! My wind is horrendous & as you say there are times I have needed to go to the loo as it's not just bin wind after all I have just been told that although most people get constipated the hormones in pregnancy can relax the bowel & intestines & that it will go away. I must say I bloody hope so!!! My cravings of fresh orange juice & mango probably haven't helped. If you find out anything else I would be interested to hear.
As for my exp, it is quite right that he comes after a conversation about poo he is a pita, I never should have got pregnant by him but I will never regret my baby & will be fine doing this alone, it is just the repercussions of his screw ups that have left a black cloud over my pregnancy but my little wiggler reminds me that we will all be great. My mum is ordering me my iCandy next week & I am sorting baby clothes out over the weekend so plenty of happy things to think of.
Hope you ate wrong about your stalker but if not it just goes to show how sad some people can be.
X

Squig I am getting an iCandy too. So excited.

I have been weeping all night and feel terribly sick that accident totally sent my hormones/ emotions all over the place

Well, DH didn't get the job! It was disappointing to hear the news, but after DH and I sat down to talk about it after we heard, we realised that we'd both had reservations about the kind of jobs we had been looking for and thought maybe we should look for something different, but hadn't realised each other felt that way too!! Talking is good!! It was REALLY tiring with the travelling and meeting lots of people and dragging DD round and sleeping in a differemnt bed, and even more so for DH who had done so much prep, but we both feel it was worth it just to have discovered what it is we don't think we want!! It's all in good hands anyway. Went and looked round another church today, just a sneak peek, to see if it's worth applying for, and we thought it was, so maybe that will work out.

Bump has been wiggling like a crazy person these last few days. Nice and reassuring but also a bit uncomfortable at times. Just hope it's not preparing to come out just yet. This is a lovely part of pregnancy, just really aware that it's only 4 weeks until the final, exhasuting, heavy bodied, trimester. eek. Glad we've got this thread for support!!

Right, i'm exhausted after lots of travelling round the country for 3 days (singing nursery rhymes to entertain dd). SOrry for complete lack of personals for you all. I just need to sleep

24+2 xxxx

Sorry, not been on here much, can never keep up with the thread.
Ooh squiglett and kayano we got the icandy apple for DS and absolutely love it!

Phlossie I know how you feel. A relative left us and both my DB's 6 figure sum in his will, totally unexpected. We are using our as a deposit to buy our first house, (going for a second viewing on sat [hsmile]) and thanks to him we can afford something we would never have been able to buy. Really want to 'thank' and remember him in someway, my DB used his name as their DSs middle name, but I can't think of anything! Giving our new house a name that is somehow linked to him perhaps?

We're firmly on team yellow, didn't find out with DS, tho we only decided not to find out with this one when we walked into the scan room!

24+1

Kayano, which iCandy are you getting? I'm getting the peach in sweetpea with all the bits& bobs except the changing bag as I wasn't keen on it, I'm looking 4 another bag that I like better.
Is anyone else struggling to sleep? I'm exhausted today after sleeping from half 10 until quarter to 2 & then being wide awake until half 5. Had to be up at 7 to get kids to school & I feel like death now but during the night I was wide awake, not uncomfortable, bump was quiet, this is getting too regular now though

I did the same as you squiglett and got everything but the changing bag! I loved the peach in sweet pea but DH didn't so we settled on blackjack. I've been waking quite a bit in the night too and then struggling to get back to sleep again. Hoping it's not going downhill from here!

I'm getting the new iCandy Strawberry in pomegranate I want everything except
The changing bag too

Called in sick at work today. Still Lyon in bed now.

squiglett I am having difficulty sleeping, not falling asleep but staying asleep. I get really bad pains in my back and stomach (although not so bad as to tell my doctor) I toss and turn and its quite painful. I'm fortunate to not have any childrent o attend to in the morning yet, it must be very draining. Can you have a rest in the afternoon?

Today I noticed my bump in clothes and I'm very proud, usually I just wear baggy tops etc but I put on a fitted summery dress and there was my bump sticking out :)

Does anyone else need help when getting up from the couch? I have to call my husband and ask him to come in and help me up because my back is so sore, is this normal at this stage, just weighed myself and I'm up 1stone 6lbs so maybe its just the extra weight. Its also painful getting in and out of the car

21 weeks today [hsmile]

not checked in for a few days.

My bowels are loosening as well but not sure if it was the homemade fish pie i did last night and ate too much.

Had a pretty full on week as well. Worked monday and tuesday night, training on wednesday, meeting last night and pony club tonight. really could do with having a rest! both got the weekend off though so that will be good.

Phlossie thats amazing news for you all. i can imagine your bank managers face when you walk in with that cheque - you may even get a cup of machined coffee! we did with ours a few years ago and it wasnt near that amount lol.

my bump has appeared in the last week. chuffed a bit with it. still no real idea of names but DH wants his name in there somewhere.

cant wait for 2pm to come round so i can finish work

I'm not sleeping well either. I'm considering one of these pillows... has anyone tried one? www.johnlewis.com/230519017/Product.aspx

I really really want an iCandy Peach Jogger, so hoping they come out in time, and that a generous relative will want to contribute to the pushchair cause!!! Was thoroughly seduced by the demo I had in John Lewis, but need the jogger version to go traipsing across fields and woods!

Being a bit paranoid at the moment because last night the dog jumped on my tummy and managed to put her whole weight (around 25kg) on it, on one paw while propelling herself on the sofa. All seems fine... just probably not ideal!

I am sleeping very well - not to rub it in! I have an ordinary pillow which I jam between my legs, which helps stop my hips from aching, but I might get a longer one. I also have an extra pillow under my head to help support my neck. It's all about the pillows. Top tip for first timers - if you're having your baby at hospital, take a pillow or two or you have to put up with one thin pillow if you're lucky (not that you'll be doing much sleeping!) Also helps support baby when you're breastfeeding.

woowa - it sounds like your husband not getting the job was meant to me. I always things seem to work out for the best in the end, even if they feel stressful at the time.

I can't be bothered with work at the moment. I remember feeling like this with DS - I just couldn't wait to get home. And as I worked flexi time with very poor management, I found myself skiiving and 'working from home' more and more as I got closer to maternity leave!

Sugar80 my 24kg DS fell on my bump in bed the other day (wrestling with his sister). I did worry a tiny bit, but baby's moving around as much as ever - I think they're really, really well protected in there!

22+5 (where is the time going?)

Do you think I should ring the midwife about bump? I have took the day off work after crashing the car as I cried all night and ended up throwing up a lot
Bump has moved last night and thins morning but nothing today daytime
Don't know if I'm overthinking it. What would you do?

Kayano, ring the midwife just to put your mind at ease, that's got to be better than worrying & I'm sure she will make you feel better.
I have a summer sleep pillow which makes bed super comfy but I just seem to be wide awake during the night. Maybe I am becoming nocturnal.
No rest today as I had midwife this morning then job centre this afternoon where she took 1 look at my belly & said see you in3 months. Erm ok, I will definitely be up for job hunting in January, just before baby is born! Not! Got to get my dc in a minute & just remembered it is international afternoon so will have to pop into that before coming home, I will be in bed by 8 tonight
Have you all ordered your prams & where are you keeping them? My mum said she will order it next week but that it must stay at her house for a while. I'm not superstitious but am going along with her. I now have a Moses basket in my living room as exp exmil who has residence of his sons bought it for me from her friend. I do already have 1 at my mums but thought it was lovely of her to do so

Hi folks.... what a day!

1stly, congrats on your wriggly pips everyone... mine's still eluding my detection much... just the odd poke here and there, and days between even that!!

I had my glucose tests today... all fine, I am not diabetic (yet!) But I was supposed to have a clinic appointment between bloods... and they FORGOT ME! So i had to wait even longer to be seen after my 2nd bloods! Considering there is a 2 hour gap between bloods, that was some waiting! I finally got to work at 2pm today!

Anyway, I got to hear the heartbeat (finally!!... and pip was hiding, so it took her aaaaaaages, and tons of prodding!) My heart was strong and steady, and as she prodded, pip was kicking back "doof" on the microphone!! Finally got pip's heartbeat and it was good and strong too! So maybe I really DO have a baby in there... and not just a cake Mum came with me as DP in work, so it was nice for her to hear too 1st kiddy of it's generation so I was pleased she could be there.

Next, I got to work (stuffing my face as hadn't eaten since 10pm last night!!) and sorted my forms out for the hotels and trains for my training course - YAY!!

Lastly, MONDAY is getting closer and closer.... birthday and 20week scan here we come! Who'd have thought I would be excited about turning 32!!??!

Hope we are all feeling jolly spiffing... and if you aren't... then I offer you &

19+6/20+6

(gosh... I have waffled!! apologies!!)

Sorry didn't go into personals

kayano give them a ring to put your mind at ease, it'll be fine

As for the sleep thing.. I have a long pillow (looks just like two together) which has been helping, but I appear to have different needs each night. One night, pillow needed for knees, next no pillow, next double pillow, next one for back - etc etc etc! My best sleeping is done on the couch... I go all night undisturbed and feel marvellous waking up! I can't see DP going for that for the next few months!!

and the (TMI) bowels issue... mine have been iffy for a week. But I know of several people in work with similar issues. I think there's a bit of a rubbish bug going around. booooo!

I'm feeling better about bump but still really hormonal and weepy. Stupid pregnancy

I am also sad about our naming situation. DH really wants to call the baby Sophie. I just think it is too popular but he is adamant. I was one of 3 of my name in both primary and secondary school and I know it'll happen here too The middle name is Caitlin. I have no gripe with the name Sophie and think it goes
Well with middle name and surname but it's just Nagging at me iyswim...

DH still vetoes every other suggestion. I might try turning on the waterworks immediately post birth... sigh

Kayano I would pull the 'I've suffered through pregnancy so I get the final say' card but then I am a bitch without the hormones & a psychobitch with them
My ds is Bailey & my ex hated it so much that he rang the phone next to my hospital bed in the middle of the night trying to make me change my mind but that just made me madder & more determined that I would pick the middle name he hated & the double barrel surname he didn't want (wow I'm horrid aren't I?)