Due in July part 3 - The one where we all bloom

[kbaby]

thought we'd start with this

HumphreysCorner 1.7.06 Age 36 Expecting a girl
usandbump 3.7.06 Age 28 Expecting a boy
bumpybel 4.7.06 Age 32 (33 in May)
spub 4.7.06 Age 35 (36 in August) Expecting a boy
twisty 5.7.06 Age 27
puddytat99 6.7.06 (Age 33)
dangirl 8.7.06 Age 31
deblaca 8.7.06 Expecting a boy
OldieMum 11.7.06 Age 44
lilianna 12.7.06
kayzed 14.7.06 Age 32 (33 on 9/7) Expecting a girl
AggiePanther 15.7.06 Age 37 (38 on 21/7)
monkeychops 16.07.06
2ndtimelucky 16.7.06
jom 17.7.06 Age 37
mumtwobe 18.7.06
Straightforward 19.7.06 Age 32 (33 on 20/6)
jersey 21.7.06 Age 34 (35 on 30/5)
heartinthecountry 22.7.06 Age 34
agalch 23.7.06 Age 34 (35 on 10/4)
madness 23.7.06
Clara1 23.7.06
pinkdolly 25.7.06 Age 25
entropy 25.7.06
IamBlossom 26.07.06
Wallace 27.7.06 Age 27
kbaby 28.7.06
maewest 28 or 30.7.06
Cwmtydu 31.7.06

Morning ladies

pinkdolly-your DH is going through the natural man process. When I thought we were having a boy DH was really enthusiastic but then we found out after the amnio it was girl he switched off completely. Wouldn't even discuss girls names. After about 3 weeks he came round to the idea and we have agreed on the first name so just give him time hun. I am still waking up with headaches and chronic heartburn-gggrrrhhh! Feel free to discuss your feelings as we are all hear to listen and support. ((xx))

jersey-Horrid bizarre dreams are quite normal when PG as I read it somewhere and they are featuring this on Neighbours at the mo. I wake up thinking what I have dreamt is true and it is quite frightening at times. ((xx))

I do think that whatever sex you are having (sex of baby of course ) will never please everybody. When I say excitably it's another girl I can see their faces thinking oh you must be disappointed but I am genuinely delighted as wanted another girl only cos a) don't want to be the mother-in-law from hell b)want to wipe out the line of Mafia family by the girls getting married and not carrying on the name and c)MIL was bad enough calling DD little DH so imagine if it was a boy I would never hear the last of it. And anyway, as long as the baby is born healthy then that is the main thing so everyone can keep their opinions to themselves. FIL again said under no circumstances does he want to know what we are having so I am teaching DD to talk about her baby sister all the time. It is not his baby so surely he has no say in the matter. MIL said this last time but made sure she knew and I told her again this time-aren't I the wicked one?!

The cafe where mum and I go every Wednesday have noticed that I am PG-not bad going for nearly 25 weeks. Bought some pink newborn sleepsuits and bodysuits yesterday and a little giraffe for DD to give to the baby. DH told me not to buy any more pink as it still might be a boy-bless him.

Right, enough of my blah blah blahing. Hope everyone has a good day. Off to swig some Gaviscon.

Ta ta for now.

xxx

Dangirl - great news about your tests. Pinkdolly I'm sure its just the hormones - I know if my DH doesn't show the 'correct' amount of excitment when i'm talking about something to do with the pg/baby I can fly into a irrational sulk/rage and bless him he's lovely and so excited - its the speed of my mood swing that worry me - sugar i guess we've got to remember that it'll pass

HC lol at your covert tatics

take care all and have a nice day

Morning gals.

Pink - I must admit, despite my DH saying when we find out tomorrow he won't mind if it is a girl or a boy I know he is dying for another boy. And it does concern me that he will be a mite disappointed, but I think that is a good reason to find out the sex, as he will have lots of time to get used to the idea, and he will be delighted by the time she is born I am sure. I personally just hope everything is fine and all signs are healthy.

Thanx guys,
Am feeling better regards DH, had a good chat with him (on phone again) this morning and he assured me that it was just a bit of shock finding out we're having another girl; and that at the weekend we will both sit down together and pick out a name. Must admit I did have a cry to him as well, so it most be hormones.

My friend and I have just gone out and bought some cheesecake, so we r gonna pig out and eat that later whilst watching a film.

Thanx again guys, it's good to have a moan every now and then.

Hi everyone

Just spent the last half hour catching up as I haven't been around for a few days.

Glad everyone is getting good news re scans and exams. My next assignment is due at the beginning of April!!!

Good luck to all those of you re potty training. Just remeber they will get there in the end. How many 20 year olds do you know that still wear nappies???

Had some blood tests on Monday. How much pain? My arms are covered in bruises and pin pricks from the nurse, then the doctor trying numerous times each. It seems that everytime they stuck the needle in, my vein collapsed. Meant to be common in pg women.

I'd love a cleaner, especially as I work part time and I'm studying for my degree part time. As for ironing, I only usually iron DS school uniform but not always. As for other things, if I can get away with hanging it up and letting the creases fall out I will!!!!!

Been shopping today and picked up a few bits, breast pads, bottle steriliser and warmer. Plan to BF but hope to be able to express to, so DH can join in.

Sorry for going on a lot. Chat with you all soon.

pinkdolly - glad to hear you're feeling better. I remember when I first broached the subject of starting a family with my DH and his first reaction was not exactly one of unalloyed joy! At the time I was pretty distraught, but once we talked it through it was fine and he is now very excited about the bumps progress. I'm sure your DH will be great with another DD - a regular harem for him .

Got mw appt tomorrow, so must remember to pee in the bottle before I leave the house (so glamourous this pregnancy lark!)

Scan at 3.30pm!! Very excited. Especially as you lot are the ONLY people i will be sharing the sex with!

Be on later.

xx

Ooh-IamBlossom-lots of luck-can't wait to hear what you are having. ((xx))

xxx

Good luck IamBlossom with the scan!!

Pinkdolly I am surprised they highlighted that your baby was breech at this stage as last time my DS was breech still at this time!! I didn't think they turned head down yet?

blossom - good luck with your scan

maewest - hope everything goes well with mw

Saw the mw this morning, everything fine. Got to hear the heartbeat which was lovely. Apparently I'm measuring spot on for dates. Hope your can went well Iamblossom.

doh! scan I mean

Hi girls,

I'm afraid i've come on for another moan again.

Am sitting here trying not to cry.

I took the girls out today, regardless of the fact that I was already in pain (spd/sjd/spinal probs). I had been promising them all week that I would take them to the library, they have a really good group, where they do stories, nursry rhymes and arts), they were really looking forward to it.

I dont drive and the town I live in is one big hill. I live at the top of it. So I walked down pushing the stroller, I only just made it back up. The pain started whilst in the library and I knew I would struggle. But I didn't think it would be this bad.

The pain is almost unbearable, even just sitting here hurts like hell. It running from my lower back into my right buttock and down that leg.

I'm upset because I know i'm not going to be able to do this walk for much longer. I am going to have to give in and get stronger painkillers and I am going to have to rely on other people to help me out again!

I've had some rough times and got over them, but i'm sure everyone will be thinking how stupid I am for getting pg in the first place.

I have a pair of crutches here, but how can I use them and push my pushchair at the same time?
How can I be a proper mummy to my girls when I can barely move?

I'm sorry just feeling really miserable at the moment.

Evening. Sacn went really well, everything looks fine, nothing to worry about. And it is unmistakeably another boy!!! Both delighted, DH very very happy, and can't stop grinning.

have a great weekend all.

xxx

Sorry Pink posts crossed. I'm so sorry you are struggling so much, it must be awful to be in so much pain. Not sure what to say except for can't the MW or doctor suggest any kind of safe pain releif?

xx

Oh pinkdolly, sounds awful. Just think we are more than half way there...does that help?

Congratulations Iamblossom on yuor boy :)

Anyone else have an itchy bump already? I am terrified of getting stretchmarks on my tummy. I didn't get any with the other two (heaps on hips and boobs though!) and worried I'll not escape so lightly this time!

Awful heartburn too - already sleeping propped up on pillows...!

Evening girls...

Blossom... congrats on your boy!!!

Pink you poor chicken, what a bloody nightmare for you. I'm sure being hormonal and being in agony are a horrid combination, although pleased that you've had a chat with DH about the boy issue. Really hope your pain eases up

HC you sneaky old dog! Laughed at your in law tactics!

Wallace I've become a pillow fiend too! I'm sleeping on cushions like the princess and the pea! ... Only they are scattered willy nilly by the time I wake up in the morning. Heartburn is getting worse, but no where near as bad as this hateful load of leg cramps I'm getting. They're doing my head in and I dont know what to take to stop the buggers.

Spub.. I can see myself being ten sheets by the time the week is out... am eating like a horse. Was in court today and managed even then (in a quiet courtroom) to wolf my way through a flapjack, cream egg and handful of fruittella!!! Oh so healthy!

pinkdolly - Sorry that your feeling down at the moment, Im sure your girls and everyone else understands why youre struggling. Take care x

Not much happening here. Bump seems to have shrunk, but DH felt his first kick last night. Hes too impatient to wait and after 2 mins gets bored and wanders off. Its relly strange being in work at my desk and all of a sudden feeling a huge kick. It always catches me unaware.
MIL peed me off today by saying that DD has only become really clingy since I got pregnant and maybe its a mistake to be having another one now!
Congrats iamblossom on a baby boy.

have a good weekend
kbaby 21 weeks

Hi everyone
24+2
Maewest - glad everything went well at your mw appt.

Pinkdolly - Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain, sweetheart. Sending you a big hug. It's okay to ask for help if you're struggling and/or in pain. Maybe a good idea to see if your mw could suggest something that might help a bit. Take care of yourself.

Blossom - Congrats on scan and your little boy. Hearing what everyone is having is making me feel I wish I knew now but we're waiting until Blob is born.

Bumpy - I started out with really bad cramps, that turned into sciaitica!!! But have found eating a banana just before bed and drinking plenty of water during the day has helped to ease the cramping in my legs. I also do a few easy leg stretches before getting into bed and if it wakes me at night, I get up and do them again, which seem to help. Let me know how you go.

Have been suffering terrible heartburn too. I can now burp like Barney from the Simpsons!!!! Blob seems to be in a bit of a routine!! Will this continue after he/she is born? Always awake at 9pm, kicking and moving around. Same again around 4am. My DH has a very deep voice and whenever he comes into the room, Blob goes crazy. Forget a footballer or ballerina, I'm having a kickboxer!!!

Hope you all have a great weekend and take good care of yourselves.

Hi All,
Congrats on your little boy Blossom.
Pinkdolly, so sorry to hear about your pain. I know it's not the same, but after I had DS I was diagnosed with arthritis, and could hardly get out of bed with the pain, so I felt I couldn't be a proper mother too, but please don't feel that way, as it's certainly not something you choose, is it. Take all the help you can get, of course people will understand. I really hope you feel better soon. Luckily for me the pain has gone away since I've been pregnant (suppressed immune system and all that), but I'm sure it'll be back after this one pops out. Good luck hun, feel better.
Bumpybel, leg cramps are from not drinking enough water, so get slurping!! Well it's one factor anyway...(wise ole woman of the west here)
Puddytat, I found drinking warm milk before bed helped my heartburn last time, though the last few weeks, I had to sleep sitting up!! But not at this stage.
Hope everyone had a good Paddy's day yesterday!!!!

Annie 23+2

Sorry you're having a hard time pinkdolly, sounds like you've got a lot on your plate at the moment. Second what others have said and do ask for help if you need it.

Leg cramps - I've had these (used to get bouts of them before being pg too). Nasty & painful and waking up yelling. Water really helps, I try to have a pint glass or a jug by the bed and drink as much as poss (even tho this means even more trips to the loo in the middle of the night!). I find I remember to drink during the week at work, as we have watercooler and I always keep my glass topped up. At weekends I have to remind myself a bit more. Incidentally am really loving lime juice cordial at the mo, makes water a bit more palatable.

Oh - and last bit of exciting news, I got my belated birthday present from DH today - a brand new bike (I feel 7 yrs old all over again!). Going to take it easy, but will be nice to go for gentle rides at the weekends.

Afternoon girls!

Thanks for the cramp advice. Tonight I am going to down a pint of water and eat a banana before bed and see if that helps things. Nice to hear that I'm not the only one with it!

Puddy - laughed at your barney from the simpsons burping!! Unfortunately its coming out of both ends for me at the moment, which is nice and ladylike!

Glad everyones feeling lots of movement. Mine seems to come along in a mad flurry of kicks, which then dies down for a couple of minutes before going nuts again, ... and all at bed time!

Has everyone startd buying things now? I need to start drawing up a list of things to get and working out what colour to do the nursery.... lemon is typically hot favourite, seeing as we dont know the sex! Quite like the idea of a pale fawny colour though... oooh the dilemna! And another thing... when do we start preparing our hospital bags?!!!!!

HumphreysCorner 1.7.06 Age 36 Expecting a girl
usandbump 3.7.06 Age 28 Expecting a boy
bumpybel 4.7.06 Age 32 (33 in May)
spub 4.7.06 Age 35 (36 in August) Expecting a boy
twisty 5.7.06 Age 27
twirl 6.7.06
puddytat99 6.7.06 (Age 33)
dangirl 8.7.06 Age 31 Expecting a boy
deblaca 8.7.06 Expecting a boy
OldieMum 11.7.06 Age 44 Expecting a boy
lilianna 12.7.06
Annie29 13.7.06 Age 30 Expecting a girl
kayzed 14.7.06 Age 32 (33 on 9/7) Expecting a girl
AggiePanther 15.7.06 Age 37 (38 on 21/7)
monkeychops 16.07.06
2ndtimelucky 16.7.06
jom 17.7.06 Age 37
mumtwobe 18.7.06
Straightforward 19.7.06 Age 32 (33 on 20/6) Expecting a girl
Trixter 19.07.06 Expecting a boy
jersey 21.7.06 Age 34 (35 on 30/5) Expecting a boy
heartinthecountry 22.7.06 Age 34 Expecting a girl
MummyZena 22.7.06 Age 34
agalch 23.7.06 Age 34 (35 on 10/4)
madness 23.7.06
Clara1 23.7.06
pinkdolly 25.7.06 Age 25 Expecting a girl
entropy 25.7.06
IamBlossom 26.07.06 Age 31 Expecting a Boy
Wallace 27.7.06 Age 27
kbaby 28.7.06
maewest 28 or 30.7.06
Cwmtydu 31.7.06

Sorry couldn't resist updating the list now I know what I am having.

I think they recommend preparing the bag from about 33ish weeks, although it is tempting to start getting it all ready earlier, I remember packing and repacking the 2-3 bags i took to hospital for DS1.....

What a gorge day today!!

xx

so far 6 boys and 6 girls expected!