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Passmethecrisps · 21/05/2012 21:28

yw Envy * a million

kirrinIsland · 21/05/2012 21:43

:( Valium hope you feel better soon.

yellow that sounds fab - you lucky thing!

ShellyBobbs · 21/05/2012 21:50

ValiumQueen Well hope you feel better soon, it sounds awful.

Pass Glad the little tiddler is OK, pregnancy is extremely weird and such a worry as it is, hope that's it for her now and everything else goes smoothly.

Ooooh the sun, I want to go on holiday (stamps feet in a paddy)! Will have to do a bit of mowing and weeding tomorrow instead :(

tomatoplantproject · 21/05/2012 22:18

Omg I haven't been on for a while and so much to catch up on.

valium hope you feel better soon. Mat leave at 29 weeks sounds like a great idea.

yellow am well jell of your holiday - swimming and snorkelling sounds amazing.

darcy I have secret concerns too - moving is one of life's stressful things to do, let alone moving country and being a flight from home, and then adding another big life event on top.

detective wow a bouncing boy!

I've been caught up in house stuff. The legal planning and neighbour stuff is all ticked off so the builders are motoring on. Downstairs the back wall is down, and upstairs the nursery is nearly done - paint brushes at the ready v soon. Somehow it's easier to get excited about the house cos we have it all planned out... Where as baby... I can't feel any movement yet and apart from feeling fat and changing eating habits not much has changed iyswim. Think I might be in denial!

TheDetective · 22/05/2012 00:42

Darcy The feeling is normal I hope! I often feel it too. This was a planned pregnancy, and I feel more scared this time than I did with my unplanned pregnancy at 16. Goodness only knows why, but I do. Some days I think about the baby a lot, and others, I can easily forget about it and carry on as normal. I panic about all kinds of things, like how we will manage financially, how it will affect our lives - especially for DS. Coping with sleepless nights and going back to work early. In the grand scheme of things, I know deep down that none of these things really matter. But you make them in to huge things in your head.

You will be fine, life goes on, and all these things will happen just as they would if you weren't pregnant. Do you have family help with the move etc?

I think anyone who says they haven't got a single worry, must be deluded! Pregnancy is littered with them!

I've forgotten who mentioned pelvises and the like? Mine is aching already. Had none of this with DS. Very unimpressed I have to say! Now having to be careful with movements etc, as I do not want to do anything to make it worse. I was in work yesterday when someone tried to grab me to pull them up the bed. I've never yelped and jumped away as fast in my life. Why do people seem to expect a hoik up the bed by a midwife? WHY?! It causes serious damamge. And to make it worse, a colleague (male anaesthetist) tried to persuade me to do it. Tut.

Swimming has been good for the aches by the way. We went after school today, me DP and DS, plus DS's nephew who stayed with us last night. I feel much better for it tonight. Despite a team dunking from the above 3.

Valium You know you have my sympathies! Hope you are feeling a whole lot better.

YW Well jealous, sounds fabulous! I'm desperately hoping for a lottery win so we can have a little holiday before this baby arrives! I can't say I'd be happy in the sea - terrible phobia of fish - but I love the idea! Hope it was every bit as amazing as it sounds! Apart from the journey!

HelloBear The midwife will check your pulse to make sure it is the babys heart she is hearing, and not your pulse. Sometimes they can be very similar, so it is important to check. She was doing her job properly! It should be done every time you listen in. Hope that reassures!

Had a busy day today, what with swimming, and shopping, and ummmmm, building a cot. It wasn't my idea to build it, DP decided it would be a good idea because the room is so small (2mx2m exactly) that he wanted to see how it would fit to make best use of space, and which wardrobes we should buy. We have decided to get 2 single wardrobes from Ikea, which can be moved around as we change the room etc. The double one can only go in one place, but the singles can go in the space and look like a double, or separate in multiple places! Also, good job we built the cot - the drop side can't go on because screws are missing. Awaiting response from the seller. They seem reputible so should be fine.

I had my heart set on lots of expensive mamas and papas nursery bedding/decor. However I have now changed my mind after seeing a fab stripy cot bedding in Ikea for £10!!! The fabric to make the curtains to match is £5. We can get the black out lining for next to nothing, and have a friend to make them. We are going to paint 3 walls in white, and the bigger wall is going to have colour matched stripes across it to match the bedding! Its this one. We are also buying a drape/canopy thing for above the bed, and these mirrors for the opposite wall to the stripes. We are getting the blue, yellow, and orange ones on the top row. Found a fab light shade too, which is yellow and has clouds on. The whole thing (including 2 sets of bedding, some extra fleecy colourful blankets, and all the paint) comes to £140. The wardrobes including interior fittings are £150. Mamas and Papas can officially sod off Grin

Hope the baby likes bright colours!!

Oooops, that was another epic post! Sorry!

DonnaDoon · 22/05/2012 07:11

Detective you make me larf...must pay a visit to ikea then.Ta.

DesperateHousewife21 · 22/05/2012 07:37

This baby is def going to give me more jip than ds did. I get shooting pains down my left bum cheek and down my leg if I get up suddenly or I sit in a position too long.
Babycentre is telling me it's pgp which is often mistaken for sciatica and reading symptoms for both I def think its pgp.
At least I'm seeing the mw next mon so I can let her know, sitting on a birthing ball can help so I've unearthed mine from ds' cupboard!

Iheartpasties · 22/05/2012 07:54

Hi,

Someone asked me about soft yarn for a baby blanket, I'd say some 100% cotton yarn (8 ply) is great! Organic is especially nice. It can be pricey though, but have a look online for deals/sales. Also I got some from the charity shop so that was ace!!

Evilwater · 22/05/2012 09:32

Ladies! Aquanatal is a must! It was fan bloodytasic.

They get the pelvic muscles moving, making for an easier birth. They also get the upper body muscles working for when we are pushing prams. The best bit is because it's in the water I felt totally weightless.
It's also a great place to meet other mums too!
Evil
6 days to 20 week scan.

SwissArmyWife · 22/05/2012 10:02

Housewife - I've got the same symptoms, and I feel like my pelvis is bruised aswell :( Not nice. I did call my midwife and explain to her but she didn't seem bothered and dismissed it as 'normal aches and pains'. Angry

horseylady · 22/05/2012 10:32

The only aqua natal class is 1030 on a wed morning!!! I might look at pools nearer my horse!! Vallium get well soon!! I'm looking at nothing till I know what it is. Babies heart rate was 155 lol so bang in the middle. Took mw a while as the baby was zooming round in her words. Have found a nursery I really like too!! Dh wants to look will then sign up I think. So much space and good facilities all the kids seemed happy for 430 on a Friday and I just got a good vibe!! Rated good by offstead but I though it was better than the two rated outstanding?! In terms of what they had and what they did. Plus so much more space and separate sleeping rooms!!

applepieinthesky · 22/05/2012 13:33

Darcy I feel exactly the same. Glad it's not just me. People keep asking me if I'm happy about it and if it was planned because I don't come across as excited about it.

At times I panic about the financial side of things, how I'm going to cope if I have a baby that cries loads, how I'm going to cope if my puppy doesn't calm down a bit by the time the baby arrives. I feel a bit pathetic.

My mum keeps saying I need to be writing lists of things I need and if I see things I want at good prices I need to start buying them now. I've bought nothing apart from a pramsuit and a monkey hat which I got before the 12 week scan. I just don't know where to start. It's a bit overwhelming to be honest.

YellowWellies · 22/05/2012 13:45

Detective - please can you come and design / decorate our nursery? Am loving your ideas and will indeed probably steal your bedding idea Grin. Is anyone on pinterest? It's a great way of sharing mood boards and other design ideas for rooms etc online / designing virtual interiors I can't afford in real life / waste time window-shopping on the internet without buying anything Blush.

We could be another bunch contemplating a house move either immediately before or just after the little un is born. Am feeling a bit too remote from our families up here - the journey home from holiday which involved one international flight and two internal flights kinda made me realise we're a long way from anywhere. DH can easily move back to the Edinburgh office and I can work from anywhere as I'm freelance - so am v v tempted. Those with kids already - would you move before or after the birth? If after the birth we have decided that we'd have to get movers to do the packing and unpacking. If before, we figure my nesting should help with the unpacking!

So I'm another one with lots of thoughts and plans and worries racing through my mind at the mo! Is anyone having a blooming pregnancy yet?!!!! :)

YellowWellies · 22/05/2012 13:49

apple and darcy you've just described my moods to a t! I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling like this. I really want this baby and it was planned but am absolutely sh*tting myself and really struggling to be excited. I've told everyone close to us, but am now really struggling to do the whole 'put it on Facebook and announce it to the world' thing!

Everything is going to change and I worry how I'll cope. DH and I are so happy and close and relaxed in our relationship with each other - am really not looking forward to adding stress, no sex and sleeplessness - I know the baby will bring joy too but I'm under no illusions about how hard it's going to be.

mrswee · 22/05/2012 13:58

Hello, can I join you ladies?

I was waiting till I had my scan, which was today! Due date the 27th of Nov, so i am just squeezing in at the end!

This is my second, I have a DD who is 2.5

applepieinthesky · 22/05/2012 14:00

Yellow Mine was planned as well, it took nearly a year to conceive and I've been broody for 9 years so why I am not more excited I don't know. I'm hoping that once I have the 20 week scan and we know if it's a boy or girl and the name then it will sink in.

I'm the same with worrying about my relationship with DP. We are pretty solid now and have had only us to think about for 9 years. I don't want anything to change.

I thought I would enjoy this much more than I am. It's bizarre.

mrswee · 22/05/2012 14:07

yellowwellies my husband announced ot to the world of facebook today complete with the scan picture that was only just dry! I was going to hold back but it's done now.

It is going to be hard yes but take a leaf out of my book.. I'm on my second now and so totally relaxed this time, if it was so very hard before then I wouldn't be so relaxed about the second IYSWIM! we are even taking on a house move and renovation mid summer.. relaxed or crazy I'm not sure either way, you cope, get through it, enjoy it and do an amazing thing!

Thechick · 22/05/2012 14:25

Welcome to the list mrswee. Hope you enjoy!!

YellowWellies · 22/05/2012 15:19

Welcome mrswee and ta mucho for the reassurance!!! :) it's probably not helping that now I'm in the second trimester and the tiredness and sickness has gone I don't feel pregnant - just a bit pudgy and consequently almost feel fraudulent telling anyone - does that make sense????

applepieinthesky · 22/05/2012 15:24

Yes that's exactly how I feel yellow The sickness has disappeared alltogether and I still don't even have a hint of a bump yet.
15 weeks friday. I hope it appears soon!

applepieinthesky · 22/05/2012 15:24

welcome mrswee and congrats Smile

Thechick · 22/05/2012 15:55

YellowWellies I know how you feel. Feel like i'm just wishing time away until my next midwife appointment so I can hear the heartbeat. It doesn't feel like like there is anything there as I'm not feeling kicks and the symptoms have gone.

Chunkychicken · 22/05/2012 17:31

Hey MrsWee you could be living my life!! I have a 2yo (+1mth) and will (hopefully if the solicitors get it right) moving house next month!! Not sure how I'll manage that plus working 3 days a week and carrying this huge bump around, but heh.... :)

I'm definitely feeling baby move. S/he is rather active!! So vigorous yesterday that I laughed out loud because it tickled Grin

mrswee · 22/05/2012 21:21

Hi chunkychicken spoken to you on a couple of other threads!
Good luck with your house thing! We are planning to rent ours to buy this new place so have to jump through two mortgage hoops, both applications in process at the moment, so fingers crossed! Had ours valued today, hoping the surveyor is genereous so we can borrow enough to actully renovate this 'bargain' house we've put an offer in for otherwise we will be living in a 1970s nightmare forever!

misslaughalot · 22/05/2012 21:42

Welcome to all the new people, this group of ladies are most especially lovely!

So, we've told everybody now apart from my parents aaaarrrrggghhh!! We want to tell them face to face (this will be their first grandchild) and they live 300 miles away. We're not seeing them for another 10 days, seems like an age away but I know it'll be worth it.

I've definitely hit an irritable phase. I'm usually a very relaxed person, and can put up with almost anything (I used to be a primary school teacher!) but today I was in the office and my colleague who sits near me was jiggling his leg. All day. And he was wearing the noisiest trousers. All day. Ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ch ALL DAY!! I nearly screamed it was getting on my nerves so much, and that's just not like me.

Ok rant over. Hope everyone else has managed to enjoy the sun today? I'm driving to Torqauy tomorrow for work, hoping the sun stays out while I'm there!