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November 2012 - nearer the end than the beginning

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StuntNun · 28/06/2012 18:31

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FatimaLovesBread · 06/07/2012 12:30

Apple The socks are from Office here We got the box with the red pair and cream pair. We're going to get some off the converse First Star pram shoes once it's a few months old. I also want to get the grey fleece one's once it's walking as I have the same ones and think it would be cute Grin But they're £40 Shock I think I might have a Converse addiction.

We're no where near picking a name. I've been through a few websites and written a list of names I don't mind, some I like more than others, some I only like as middle names. We've got about 25 girls and 25 boys! But we need to narrow it down a bit more. We're hoping to have a few boys and a few girls names by the time it's born and then we'll decide once it's here.

Going to a hen do tonight and stopping over, have no idea what clothes to pack as the weather is hideous. I bought this maxi dress yesterday but it's not really the sunny weather i envisioned wearing it in Grin

applepieinthesky · 06/07/2012 13:21

Those socks are adorable. I'll have to get some. I'm obsessed with Converse as well. DP has a few pairs in different colours and I want to get the baby some the same.

horseylady · 06/07/2012 14:23

Eliza - be careful!!! Derby under water!!!! Nightmare just looking to see if I can relocate my horses if I need too :( village has made the national news!!! Well near me anyway!! Where I grew up :/

YellowWellies · 06/07/2012 14:46

Just had our scan. We have a happy healthy upside down baby who likes to stick their arse in the air (so it is their bum I've been feeling stuck up in the air in the morning when I wake up). They also seem to be fond of having their thumb in their mouth.

Lots of yawns, lots of eye movement and finger curls. Measuring perfectly. Very wriggly and active - and the reason I'm not feeling much movement - I've got an anterior placenta. Though sods law did feel some distinct kicks this morning before we set off for the scan.

Lovely sonographer gave us 8 different scan pics as the little one was doing lots of posing for the camera - including some frankly freaky front-on facial shots which look a bit like a cross between skeletor and a frog. DH reckons it has my lips and I reckon it has his nose and we both think we might have spotted the gender too - but this was neither confirmed or denied by the sonographer.

On the pg thing - I'm loving it. Getting heartburn pretty bad and losing some of my energy (we're off hill walking this weekend so we'll see how much DH has to push me up hills) but other than that (touch wood) all is very very cool. A slightly teary DH gave my hand a squeeze on the drive home from the hospital and informed me how proud he is of how easy I'm making pregnancy seem and what a good job I'm doing of growing the wee one. Bless him!

I've bought a wee bottle of wine to celebrate on our weekend away! Can't wait for a nice chilled out weekend at a remote bothy, log fire, good books, wine, DH and good news from the scan. Catch up with you all on Monday! xx

applepieinthesky · 06/07/2012 14:52

Congrats yellow glad it all went well Smile

I lifted something heavy earlier at work and now I'm paying for it. Lots of niggles and twinges. Will it be ok? Is it just my body's way of saying I have overdone it? I'm worried sick now.

YellowWellies · 06/07/2012 15:04

It sounds like you've just pulled a ligament or something that is causing lots of settlement and discomfort. If in doubt call your midwife hon - that's what they're paid for. The worst thing you can do is worry so put your mind at rest xxxx

misslaughalot · 06/07/2012 16:02

Loving the Converse socks, they're so cute!

Congrats on the scan YW, I have an anterior placenta too so am impatiently also waiting to feel my first proper kick!

Apple I agree you should just give your MW a quick call to put your mind at ease.

I received an Avent feeding bottle through the post this morning! I joined all the baby clubs I could find online when I was about 13 weeks and have had a few bits and pieces, a couple of soft toys and some samples, but this is the first 'proper' freebie I've had. I didn't even join their club, but the leaflet has aBoots logo on it so it may have come via them. Don't know if I'll even use it as I'm hoping to bf but it's nice to get freebies!

applepieinthesky · 06/07/2012 16:07

The niggles have eased off and I have felt baby moving Smile This highlights why I need to be organised and put my midwife's number in my mobile though! I won't be lifting anything heavy again either.

I have an anterior placenta as well and only feel him when he is down low because the placenta is at the top.

ShellyBobbs · 06/07/2012 16:12

Another one with an anterior placenta. Plenty of kicks on my left side but much more dancing on my bladder, I picture a little leprechaun doing an Irish dance when (s)he does this :)

YellowWellies · 06/07/2012 16:34

Haha I imagine similar when they're doing a cossack impression on my bladder - something out of riverdance!

ditsygem · 06/07/2012 16:36

I'm another one with an anterior placenta, I tend to feel movement only very low down and at the sides - and its still rolly polly movements mainly rather then actual kicks,except a big kick on to my bladder a few days ago that I really felt!
Congrats on a lovely scan YW

MissMummy1 · 06/07/2012 16:44

Congrats again YW. One week to go until ours!

I finally got taken to see my new house this morning. OMG soooo worth the wait - love love love it!!! It's a proper 'grown up' house, everything hand built by our friend who is a joiner by trade. I needn't have worried about losing our currently stunning view of the forth rail bridge either, as it literally grows out of our new garden! I'm in love and want to move in today - finally a house worth the stress of moving for! DH has done very well (except making me wait a fortnight to see it..)

Only slight issue is the terracotta carpet in the room that will be the nursery will clash horrifically with the cherry red colour scheme I had in mind for the nursery furniture. I had a bit of a meltdown about this after DH dragged me to B&Q to pick out colours that I ended up sitting out in the car and leaving him to it. Needless to say he did himself proud again and has chosen the most perfect two colours (a darker red for the surrounds and vintage cream for the drawers/doors/cot). It sounds a bit naff with the carpet, but honestly works perfectly!

YellowWellies · 06/07/2012 17:06

It's going to be gorgeous! Is your new pad right on the bluff by Deep sea world and the bridge (that's kinda where I'm envisaging it from your description)? If so I am SUPER ENVIOUS. Well done T!!!

ShellyBobbs · 06/07/2012 17:09

Is this tight? I've just eaten a really hot chilli as hubby thinks it's really funny how I can just sit there chewing them. I swallowed it and almost a minute later poor little baba started kicking like mad Blush

Passmethecrisps · 06/07/2012 17:15

miss that view sounds fab.

Congrats on the scan yw. Enjoy your weekend

shelly I hope you are feeling a bit better today. If not, let off steam to you heart's content!

I had a 22 week midwife appointment. All fine and measuring well ("what a lovely, neat wee bump").

After that I went into town and hit the shops. I decided if I have a lovely wee bump I should really get some clothes which how it properely. I went to Debenhams and got some nice tops and a pair of trousers in the Ref Herring concession the went l New Look and got some great trousers and dresses. Should have plenty to keep me going when I get back to work after the holidays. I only have 8 weeks so I really didn't wan to be spending loads of cash. Everything I bought was in the sale so I got about 12 items for £80. I also bought some maternity bras from Debenhams. I didn't get measured but just tried a few on. I am the same round the back but have gone up a cup size. I came home and immediately put one on. Not only does it feel a million times better but it looks so much better. I have found that proper maternity clothes are just so much more flattering than the bigger sized things I had been wearing before. I feel I actually look pregnant rather than hiding a muffin top in baggy tops. I have totally worn myself out now though . . . More tea is in order I think.

Passmethecrisps · 06/07/2012 17:17

shelly that sounds hilarious. I have been trying to eat as many different types of fruit as possible in the hope that LO will develop a taste for something other than sweets and crisps. I hadn't thought about chillies though - I do have a scotch bonnet in the fridge.

MissMummy1 · 06/07/2012 17:25

YW We will be literally right beside deep sea world. Our house is in the same quarry it is built in, with deep sea world to the back and a marina out the front. It's amazing, you and junior (and your DH of course as T intends to dive parts of the quarry) will have to come visit! :)

ShellyBobbs · 06/07/2012 17:30

This little one only wants me to eat healthy stuff, I really wanted to eat some chocolate last night but am still off it. I went into the kitchen for some naughty little treat and came out with a huge bowl of fruit cocktail oh no, the syrup is going to kill me! The only naughty thing baba lets me eat is cheese, oh and lots and lots of fizzy drinks, hubby has just had to nip to the shop for a bottle of Tizer and I've nearly drunk it all now Shock.

Pass Thanks, I'm feeling much better today, I think work has been getting me down lately too, but feeling much more like myself today. Mmmmm Scottie Bons! What do you make with them? I'm not really one for curries, to be honest I can't stand them but with this pregnancy I can't eat dishes that are hot enough.

YW Forgot to say congratulations on your healthy one :)

Passmethecrisps · 06/07/2012 17:39

shelly we were given this by a colleague of DH who grows them in his office. Hadn't given much thought to what to do with it. DH likes sticking chilli in pretty much everything. Pasta sauces, stir fry, curry, beef chilli. Yum yum.

ShellyBobbs · 06/07/2012 17:48

Sounds like my hubby :) He's just put a chilli lasagna in the oven with extra chillies, can't wait :)

applepieinthesky · 06/07/2012 18:23

Shelly Grin How funny!

Now going to pick DP up from work and we are going to Mothercare to get a mattress for the cotbed. Got the cot when it was on offer because it was too good to miss but didn't get the mattress as we couldn't afford both at the time.

My mum has given me some money as well to get a moses basket so I'll have a look at those while we're in there.

LittleLolly · 06/07/2012 18:31

applepie mothercare have 20% off online if you spend over £100... Free delivery too! I bought my cot bed matress with this discount.

ShellyBobbs · 06/07/2012 18:40

Chilli lasagna was rubbish, not a hint of hotness, baby not happy :)

Well looks like it will cost about £90 for a birthing pool and I'll get a birthing ball too to bounce round the house on, probably more comfy than the settee at the minute anyway. Only problem with the pool is, I just know my youngest will be in it and think it's the best thing ever that she can sit in it and watch telly :)

Elizadoesdolittle · 06/07/2012 18:46

Thanks horsey I'm fully prepared for a wet trip but just hoping we don't have problems with flooding. This could be me being completely naive. We are staying in a little village not too far from Matlock. Don't think there are any rivers near by but we are in a little valley! Fingers crossed there won't be as much rain as they are saying. Hope you sort out your horses ok.

applepieinthesky · 06/07/2012 19:39

Got it now lolly but I did get 10% off so it didn't work out too bad. Got a play mat half price as well and could have spent loads more had I not been restricted for time.

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