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Florin · 01/01/2012 14:38

Happy new year everybody! We went out to a local bar with some friends as I couldn't have a drink to celebrate (well had half a glass of red) I had a yummy gooseberry ice cream in a chocolate cone to celebrate -was lovely! Very thankful to some of our friends teens for suggesting it at about 11pm last night!

Flickstar · 01/01/2012 16:44

Happy New Year ladies! Here's to lots of yummy babies and many more BFPs to come :)

Hope you have all had lovely festive seasons. I have another scan on Tuesday to do my combined test as the baby was a little too small last time. I'm excited to get another look at the wee thing but of course beginning to get a little nervous again too!

florin and late When are your 20 week scans?

lanky, how long left now for you?!

Florin · 01/01/2012 20:59

flick my 20 week scan is on 8 Feb it's slightly late as we are away. Can't wait to see the baby again and hopefully find out the sex.
Enjoy seeing your baby again on Tuesday!

Flickstar · 01/01/2012 22:39

Oh yes, you have your lovely holiday to look forward to! I'm so jealous of that. When are you off? Must be soon now! Do you have any inkling of what you're having?!

LateToThisBabyMalarky · 02/01/2012 08:04

Florin, I am soooooo of you going off on that amazing trip! There's a reason why they show all the holiday ads right now, isn't there! I have spent the last 6 days up in the north west with DH's family where it has rained Every. Single. Day. I could sure do with some time on a boat sailing on turquoise waters.... and

Flick my 20-week scan is on 23 Jan, can't believe I'm so close to the half-way point already! I want to find out the sex, but DH doesn't...so we're still negotiating that one! . Enjoy the re-scan, you can never see the little bean enough IMO, cool that you've snuck this extra one in . Hope your bean gets an all clear & everything is how it should be.

Lanky, how are things going with you?!

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LankyLegs · 02/01/2012 10:13

Happy new year ladies! I know they were sober but at least we had no hangovers to tend with! I hope everyone had lovely christmas breaks and are nicely relaxed!

Wow 20 week scans already! Late i cant believe yours is only a few weeks away! Ladies enjoy your pregnancies every day please as trust me from the 20 week mark they just fly by. And take lots of pictures of your growing bump!

Also good luck negotiating finding iut the sex late i have been tempted as i have had an extra 3 growth scans but actually it is going to be really nice for Dh to tell me the sex once s/he is out. Although i am convinced it is a he.

florin sounds like you had a lovely NYE and of course your wonderful trip coming up. I am very jealous indeed- that will be amazing! Has your sickness totally gone?

flick hope tomorrow goes well - will be lovely to see the little one again too ... Very exciting! I see your lovely cats have made it back to London too. They look adorable!

gold hope you had a lovely xmas and new year with your little one.and hope its all going well!

We are on the waiting game now.... Although still 4 weeks to go! One of the nct girls had hers the other day so we are all on tenterhooks. However i still have a few things to do like birth plan and finish packing last bits in hospital bag. Feels like i am getting massive now as well so all these things i had planned to finish off around the house will take ages i imagine! Anyway i think i am ready for the little monkey to arrive .... Another 2 weeks and i expect will be at the point where i will be gagging to get him/her out!

Wierdly it is now really starting to hit home that we will have to bring a little person back with us from the hospital too! I know it sounds nuts but the pregancy has been like a little cocoon! Bizzare feeling having to be responsible for another person... Eeek!

Enjoy the bank holiday ladies xxx

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Flickstar · 03/01/2012 12:54

Hello Frolickers,

lanky you sound so chilled and totally ready to meet this little one! Do you have your names ready to go?! I think it won't sink in for me until they tell me I can leave hospital and I have to take a little thing home! How exciting that one of your NCT group has already popped, must make it so much more real. Totally with you on the pregnancy cocoon, I have to tell work when I go back and would really prefer not too! I like having the news as my own

late! So soon for your 20 week scan. Good luck with your negotiations! I think we are pretty set on a 'suprise' but I would still love to know!

Enjoy that holiday florin! late's description on turquoise waters made me super jealous. You deserve it!

Hope everyone else is ok and back to work has gone well. We had our scan today! All was well, little blob was so much bigger and all of the measurements were looking good. We had our combined yest results while we wait and they too are nice and low - 1: 14661 for downs and 1: 27154 for trisomy 13 and 18. I'm super relieved! I have a new due date too of 12th July so will update the stats when I get on my comp.

Hope the weather is not causing you too much hassle wherever you are- it's filthy here!

Flickstar · 03/01/2012 14:35

Just updating the list. Some more BFPs would be wonderful for the new year!

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
Highheelsandequations - BFP 30th Oct - EDD 13th July - DOB 6th July - Girl Rose 7lb 4oz
Roundtable - BFP 14 Jan - EDD 17th Sept - DOB 20th Sep - Boy
CrazyAlien - BFP 29th Jan - EDD 2nd Oct - DOB 27th Sep - Girl - Imogen
Toriajayne - BFP 16th Feb - EDD 26 Oct - DOB 25th Oct - Boy - Thomas 9lb
Goldmaple - BFP Feb 28th - EDD 9th November - DOB 30th Oct - Girl Emily Grace
Truffkin - BFP 10th March - EDD 18th November- DOB 25th November- Boy

TO BE CONFIRMED:

Capricorn76 - BFP 12th Apr - EDD 1st Jan 2011
Seablue - BFP? - EDD 10th Jan
stegasaurus - BFP 27 Aug - EDD 3rd May
Slowshow - BFP 3rd Jan - EDD 15th Sept

CURRENT GRADUATES:
Lankylegs - BFP 27 May - EDD 1st February
Womanly Tales - BFP 14 Aug - EDD 25th April
Empusa -
Latetothisbabymalarky - BFP 8 Oct - EDD 8th June 2012
Florin - BFP 14 Oct - EDD 22 June 2012
Flickstar -BFP 3rd November- EDD 12th July 2012

pixiestix · 03/01/2012 14:50

Fab news Flick! I was the same about wanting to keep my pg to myself - I didn't tell work until 17 weeks in the end!

MummyTruff if you are around, I hope the move went well and Lucas is thriving.

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LankyLegs · 03/01/2012 15:48

Congratulations Flick and now you can take a deep sigh of relief and breathe! At least that is what I felt like! I hope it was lovely seeing the little one again - not long now until your 20 week scan!! Summer baby - very lovely!

Weather here is grim grim grim! Hope no one has been badly effected by it.

Right off to have a one of the many leftover festive and a cuppa - just what is needed in this weather me thinks!

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Flickstar · 04/01/2012 13:49

Thank you ladies. Yes, lanky very relieved! My 20 week scan seems a loooong way away as they scan at 22 weeks at Kings so is on the 8th March. However, I need to actually do some work when I get back to work so I'm sure if I put my head down and get on with it time will fly. The bonus is that they do a routine scan at 32 weeks so that makes up for it!

I'm so desperate for us to have some new BFPs- such an exciting time.

Florin · 04/01/2012 14:53

Fab news flick time does speed up after 12 weeks I think, it will soon be your 20 week scan. Mine isn't until 8 Feb so want it to be sooner. I hit 16 weeks tomorrow and the idea that we could try and find out the sex now is making me so curious (must not be tempted to pay gender scan I can wait until 20 weeks!)
Not sure if I am going mad but I suddenly feel much bigger my body doesn't bend in the middle like it used to and I just full fuller-does this make sense?
Got the midwife tomorrow although don't think 16 week appointment sounds very exciting!
Anybody watching one born every minute tonight? I used to love it but have to admit I am a little nervous of watching this series knowing I will be doing it in 5 months!

Flickstar · 04/01/2012 15:11

I am so excited for OBEM! I'm not sure if it's sunk in that I will have to do it myself so whilst in denial I will watch! I am 13 weeks tomorrow florin- In the early days it seemed like you were so many weeks ahead of me. Now it's just three it doesn't seem so many, maybe time has got quicker already?! When do you go off on holiday?!That will keep you distracted from finding out the sex hopefully!

lanky are you watching OBEM?!

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LankyLegs · 04/01/2012 18:02

Time will fly ladies it really does after the 12 weeks esp when the secret is out!

florin yes the bending thing is strange but get used to it soon you wont be able to put your own shoes on! So when is this fabulous holiday of yours? Sounds amazing...drool!
Are you both up for finding out the sex?

flick will defo be watching OBEM this evening and think i have convinced DH to watch it too as he refused to watch previous series! Are you thinking of finding out the baby's sex too? Ooh and a brucey bonus scan at 32 weeks too... Very good! Are you excuted/ nervous about telling work?

Had some new born snuffles today with one of the nct girls little ones that as born last week! Slightly scary that last week it was in her tummy and this week he is out and was screaming away! Eeek

We do need some more bfps... Keeping fingers crossed for cavey zippys rasberry and the other old timers....hoping 2012 is the year for them.....

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Florin · 05/01/2012 14:21

I am off on holiday 3 weeks today. Really must try on my summer stuff this weekend to see if I can fit into any of it!
Had my 16 week midwife appointment today, was lovely to hear the heartbeat. When pulling up my top midwife commented that wow baby has certainly popped out which I assume means I have a reasonable size bump (hope it is mainly baby and not all the extra food at Christmas!) after moaning to dh about being fat the bump does suddenly seemed to have popped out so at least I look more pregnant than fat to most people (well hopefully!)

LateToThisBabyMalarky · 05/01/2012 18:03

Hey Florin, I had my 16-week appointment today too! A bit late, thanks to Chrimbo, as I'll be 18 weeks tomorrow. Always reassuring to hear the heartbeat, and my midwife chuckled at my little bump too!

I am definitely feeling the extra size around my waist, and at yoga today (first class in 2 weeks) I noticed how even the bump, small as it is, already affects how I bend and move etc. Lanky, you scared me a bit with your comment about putting on shoes!

I really want to find out the sex - 20-week scan is on 23rd - but DH is reluctant... My friend (who's a midwife) did the 'ring on a string' test which says it's a girl - highly scientific! And today the heartbeat was quite high, which apparently indicates a girl... I'm not particularly bothered what it is, I just want to stop calling it 'it'!

I LOVED OBEM last night (as did DH!) - would any of you leave your baby with the bloke who just flipped out and head-banged the smoking shelter?! What a contrast between those two 20 year-old men...

I am keeping an eye on Cave and Raspberry and keeping my fingers and toes crossed for them, and also Imps (who started off as a FTF before moving to the Brooking No Argument thread. There are loads of newbies on FTF Conception so hopefully we'll get some newbies here with us soon!

raspberrytipple · 05/01/2012 21:32

Hey guys! Thanks for the mentions :) I've started on tests in the last few weeks and now have a referral to the hospital consultant at the end of feb! Long time to wait but it's a start I suppose. Hope you are all doing well xx

raspberrytipple · 05/01/2012 21:33

P. s we already have a BFP on the FTf winter only just joined so you might want to post a link! I'm hopeful that it will be a lucky thread!!

Florin · 05/01/2012 21:59

Good luck with your tests rasberry I know it can feel like a long road (i've been there) but it is so worth it and in the end it can all suddenly come together! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you

CaveMum · 05/01/2012 22:03

[peaks head round door]

Hello lovelys, glad to see all the scan action around here

I'm also frequenting the BESH thread these days too, it helps keep me sane!

Hoping to be joining you all in the not too distant future.

[leaves plate of brownies on the table]

Florin · 05/01/2012 22:44

[scoffs plate of brownies before anyone else sees them] since being pregnant I can't get enough of cake never bothered me before!
Can't wait until you can join us Cave are you on clomid? If so what dose?

CaveMum · 05/01/2012 22:49

Yes, I'm on my 2nd cycle of Clomid. I'm only on 50mg as that has been enough to make me ovulate so far. Had Day 21 blood tests last week which confirmed ov so, based on my last cycle (36 days) AF is due around 14th Jan.

Truffkin · 06/01/2012 00:04

Hi ladies, hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

Flick so pleased all is well with your little one and that you got an extra scan. Have you enjoyed telling people now? Hope your sickness is going now.

Lanky not long for you now, are you enjoying maternity leave? I can't wait to hear your good news when the baby arrives and am keeping my fingers crossed that he or she is very well behaved and makes it nice and easy for Mommy

to everyone else and absolutely in agreement that this is the year that some of the original frolickers make it over here, that would be fantastic!

So our move went well, although we still have a few boxes to unpack. Having Christmas just after moving and with lots of visitors to meet Lucas plus my birthday on Monday just gone, it has felt a bit like being on holiday rather than real life! I was hoping to spend this week getting back down to earth and being organised but Lucas has had a cold so I've not done a huge amount.

It's been horrible seeing him struggling and I've been letting him sleep on me rather than putting him down for naps, so I can keep an eye on his breathing and administer medicinal cuddles! He's been waking more often to feed in the night the past couple as well so today we just had a PJ day whilst eating Christmas chocs and watching my DVD box set of 'How I met your mother' He's seemed more himself this afternoon so I'm hoping for a one wake-up night again tonight!

All in all though we are doing well and I'm enjoying motherhood so much. I just love his little baby noises, making him smile and hearing his little chuckles. I also really enjoy seeing him spend time with his Daddy and grandparents, who all adore him and he rewards with coos and giggles. Although I enjoyed pregnancy, nothing could have prepared me for how amazing this would be and you have it all to come.

I had one mini sad moment yesterday as the 3 newborn sleepsuits we had from Jojo Maman Bebe are already too small and Lucas is only 6 weeks tomorrow (well, today now!) I can't believe how he is growing so fast. He 's 10 lbs already, which sounds huge but is on track with his birth weight (7lb 13, so average sized). He's great at feeding and breast feeding is really working for us I'm pleased to say.

Right, this has turned into an epic post and the last feed is nearly done so I'm off to get some sleep. Looking forward to keeping up with everyone now things are calming down in our house!

Florin · 06/01/2012 13:47

cave I got pregnant on my 2nd round Of clomid so hoping you have the same luck
truff life with baby sounds bliss. Makes me so excited about the birth of our little one. Sorry to hear that poor Lucas has had a cold already must be horrid to see him poorly.
lanky are you all prepared for baby's arrival?

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LankyLegs · 06/01/2012 16:00

Hello lovely ones!

Firstly lovely to hear from cave and rasberrry and also pleased that things are progressing with various investigations. I remember those well and it can be a daunting time. Cavey excellent news the clomid is working and that you are ovulating - hoping it's just a matter of time and will be keeping watch around the 14th. Raspberry hope you feel like things are starting to happen a bit more now - I think it's great that you are getting all the tests done too and keeping everything crossed for you. I think all my tests inc the lap & dye and hycosy took around 6 months or so - so at least it felt like things were moving. Keep us posted! x

Late I loved OBEM too - although not sure if it is too close now for me to watch! DH said he thought it was good to watch to get himself more 'prepared'... his face was a picture when they showed the baby's head crowning. And yes - that daft 20 year old aggresive/angry man (well boy really)... I was swinging btwn.... ahhh he cares and actually you are just a plonker! The other 20 year old was much more with his head screwed on. It does annoy me that they often show really 'young' couples/virtually kids on the show though... will watch the rest of the series with intrepidation. Oh yes - and don't worry about the whole not getting your shoes on thing - it really only happens towards the end there is a whole lot more to come!

Truff so wonderful to hear your news and that Lucas is doing really well (apart from the cold - hope he recovers soon). So you getting all settled in the new home? Are you pleased with the move and loving having all your family around? Happy belated birthday too! I can't believe how quickly they grow and that Lucas is already in bigger clothes at 6 weeks! Actually I am slightly worried about that too - just had a growth scan this morning and the babies legs are way above average - but then DH and are are both quite tall so to be expected. Am hoping s/he is like a snake - long and thin and slips out while coughing....!

We have not heard from womanly recently - hope you are ok my dear. Come back and let us know how the pregnancy is going and also i hope xmas without your DH was ok in the end.

Florin 3 weeks till hols - how wonderful! Enjoy that as much as you can - you are at a great bit of your pregnancy where you can do pretty much most things without much hassle - make the most of it!

Mat leave here is going well here - wierdly very busy running errands and getting last bits sorted. 3.5 weeks to go! We went and saw the birth centre last night and am definitely convinced that I want to give birth there (also helps that is is a 30 sec trip to the labout ward should complications arise)... so have settled on a water birth if possible and hired a TENS machine ready to go. Of course anything can happen so keeping an open mind. Baby is engaged and having had a scan this morning all is looking all good and already weighing in at 7lb 1oz.....fook. Am going to remain calm and tranquil a la truff did... what will be will be...

Waves to flick and anyone else I have missed!

Happy Friday's everyone...

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