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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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Chunkychicken · 07/07/2012 21:18

GT Thought Emma's diary was Argos not Boots. Can't remember where all the vouchers I've seen are but have you registered on the Bounty website? Once you register, they can email you all the vouchers you are entitled to... :)

Catbag · 07/07/2012 22:07

GT I've had both an Emma's Diary and a Bounty one. They did both come from Boots

Catbag · 07/07/2012 22:23

Actually, I've just had a look and the Emma's Diary bag can be picked up from Boots OR Argos, whichever's more convenient. I have to say that the general quality of both bags has significantly diminished since I had my son in 1999. They're pretty light on the freebies now :/

GTbaby · 07/07/2012 23:56

The prob is I gave my bounty voucher n got the Emma bag. I registered with bounty ages ago. But as I have now used the bounty one don't know how to get another as I can't find an email address. Oh well. I got two Brest pads which I will save for wen I start leaking, (web do u spring a leak? Should I have some on reserve already?) . n coco cream for tummy. Which I know I'll never use. N some vanish. Which I'm sure I'll forget to use. Grin.

GTbaby · 08/07/2012 05:53

Argh. Hubby got up for work at4.45 n I can't back to sleep. N I feel hungry. But don't wana get out of bed. Sad

DesperateHousewife21 · 08/07/2012 07:01

swiss it's gone too quick! Shame I couldn't bring the weather back with me though. Got lots of pics to put up on fb today, my mums done hers already, v efficient!

horseylady · 08/07/2012 09:31

I've not got a bounty pack :( must ask the mw!!!

Need to get the Argos bits too!!!

I'm sooooo tired :( worked too many hours this week :( my sister went a bit mad yesterday and bought loads of stuff for the baby!! Currently in discussions about paying her back for some of it!!!

ValiumQueen · 08/07/2012 09:52

I have my gender scan today. Annoyed at having to pay £80 when others are told by NHS, but I have to know!

Can honestly say I have no preference, but need to know if there will be blue in my life, or more pink. Pink would be cheaper. Girls are fantastic, boys are a venture into the unknown. Taking DD1 (6) and she is gonna get to call family to tell them the news. She said yesterday that she now hopes it is a girl as she thinks Daddy will love a boy more than her. DD2 (2) remains blissfully unaware that her world will be changing.

Not long now.

Hope everyone is well and happy.

Shed a tear for Expat and her little girl.

eversomuch · 08/07/2012 10:38

Good luck today, Valium. Can't wait to hear your news.

Don't know where the week went. This weather is just so depressing. But, I've got good stuff to look forward to: tomorrow I officially become a British citizen and a week from tomorrow I go for another scan to check DS's abdominal circumference and hope that the large measurement at 20 weeks was just an anomaly and not an indication of gestational diabetes. Looking forward to seeing the little monkey again. He's been very wriggly lately, which is so lovely.

Regarding the discussion a few days ago about loving/hating being pregnant - I mostly love it, esp once the ms fades. Am still quite tired, but trying to enjoy this as much as possible because it's definitely my last.

Someone (Daisychain maybe?) mentioned doing pelvic floor exercises whenever she catches herself worrying about the baby. GREAT IDEA! I'm doing this now, too. I worry enough that I'm getting quite a few rounds in each day!

In the meantime, getting obsessed about double buggies and which one to go with. Am quite smitten with the P&T Promenade and the Baby Jogger City Select, though both are quite pricey. Haven't seen many on the second-hand market yet, either. Don't need to buy right away (esp since we'll probably move house in Sept, so would rather not have more stuff to move), but I would like to at least make a decision.

Right, DD is napping, but probably won't last much longer, so I might lie down with a book for a bit. Lovely Sundays to everyone.

ValiumQueen · 08/07/2012 10:43

Doubles are a nightmare, as there always appears to be a compromise. I am very glad to have got mine already as the research was driving me potty!

MissMummy1 · 08/07/2012 11:04

Good luck today Valium !

Got a phonecall last night confirming we've got the house! So so pleased Grin - no entry date as yet but been told we can get the keys in a matter of weeks!! Going out for dinner tonight to celebrate, yay.

Spent all day worrying myself about junior as woke up with achy stomach muscles that would not go away. Used fetal heart monitor at bedtime after DH had had enough of my moaning (we've worked out it works best if you use it after putting bio oil on, before rubbing it in) and was so relieved to hear a nice strong heartbeat and a few kicks (not that I could feel them right enough). Worth every penny just for those several few times I get myself in a worry, Still, can't wait for 20 week scan on Friday to be over!

Off out soon to see my dad's new puppy soon (the one that they stole our only girl's name for - Maisie - then changed it to Daisy...). Can't wait for some fluffy cuddles! Although I'm under strict instructions from DH that I am NOT allowed one. Hmmph, Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!

Chunkychicken · 08/07/2012 11:12

I started leaking at 20wks with DD so now waiting for the leaking to start with this little one...Hmm

applepieinthesky · 08/07/2012 12:50

Good luck valium

awww missmummy what kind of dog is it? Our lab is 10 months now and if we weren't having a baby I probably would have got another one by now. Still might but not until next summer at least.

I also had tears in my eyes this morning for expat and her DD. It is heartbreaking. Cancer is a wicked disease and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. My cousin who has leukaemia is back in hospital because he has an infection and it's quite a worrying time.

We got the covers for the cotbed yesterday from Sainsbury's in the end. They were on sale so we got the flat sheet, quilt, bumper and fleece blanket for £26. Bargain. Also sorted out the nursery and moved all of my crap out of the built in wardrobe and hung up all the baby's clothes. Gosh he's got loads already. I didn't realise quite how much until I hung it all up. Definitely don't need a lot more of anything.

NervousAt20 · 08/07/2012 13:13

Good luck today valium

MissMummy1 · 08/07/2012 13:31

Apple they went for a collie in the end. They've always had gundogs but my dad stopped shooting when their old reliever retired and my step mum has always wanted a border collie! She is so lovely, they only got her yesterday but she's settled in so well! It's lovely to think her and junior Will grow up together

capedcrusader25 · 08/07/2012 14:09

Good luck valium! I was the same, had no preference but just had to know. Had a really busy weekend putting things in the baby's room. DP got really emotional which in turn got me going! Fantastic news about the house missmummy! I have also been told under no circumstances are we having a dog :( suppose a baby will have to do :o x

ValiumQueen · 08/07/2012 15:42

Boy. In state of shock. Thought we only made girls. DD not impressed. DH white as a sheet.

Chuffed to bits! Yay! A wee man!

applepieinthesky · 08/07/2012 15:52

How lovely valium Smile Welcome to team blue!

FatimaLovesBread · 08/07/2012 16:12

Yay Valium Congratulations on the boy Grin

WestWinger · 08/07/2012 16:13

Oh valium I am thrilled for you!! What fantastic news! x

LittleLolly · 08/07/2012 16:17

Congrats valium!!! Hope your DD comes round to the idea!

I haven't been given a bounty pack yet, or a voucher. do you get it from your midwife?

We have put the cotbed together this weekend, oooh it's so lovely seeing it there in the room! We bought the mamas and papas alpine cotbed in white, and bedding from their 'made with love' range. It was all 30% off so technically a bargain Grin. It looks so cute. I get a bit carried away in mamas and papas surrounded by all the pretty things!

Chunkychicken · 08/07/2012 16:45

Congrats Valium - the expensive option after 2 girls huh??!! Grin

capedcrusader25 · 08/07/2012 16:50

Oooh littlelolly we put our cotbed up too! We have the mamas and papas Prairie cotbed and the elfie & mop bedding. I got so excited seeing it up :) Congrats Valium!!! A baby boy, how brill :o x

CandyPop · 08/07/2012 17:05

Congrats vallium!!

littlelolly and caped we've bought the bedtime hugs range :) Together I think we nearly have all the m&s range!! Lol

Waiting for payday and then will pay the rest on furniture. That will give dh approximately 3 weeks to sort and paint the nursery . Considering it's the box room I shouldn't think it will be too hard ... Obviously I will be taking a supervisory role in the whole thing Wink

Anyone doing hypnobirth classes? R they worth it? Or shall I just get a book and cd on it and do it myself ? Which books would u recommend ?

CandyPop · 08/07/2012 17:06

*m&p range that is!

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