Due in August Thread... Part 6!

[ishopthereforeiam]

Hello ladies, come on in grab a , and/or ... rest those puffy cankles, sore bumps and aching backs and let's hope this thread sees the arrival of some babies!

scottish the diaper cake sounds fab do you have a photo?

Hello all,

Am typing this...from my bed again!! DH and I (and DDog) sitting in bed with books and tea chilling out. Tis v nice. Also with you all on sleeping or lack of. Can't get comfy, bump hurts, back aches, feet get hot and swelling not going away at all now, so look vile. Meh.

Almost sunny here and plan to do nowt again today except some more laundry and watch the tennis at 2.

Good luck today Imiss at the hospital...hope it all goes really well for you. Let us know how you get on.

Ham, I also feel sick a lot after eating, esp at night. That or acid. Tis a joy.

Sc0ttish, it's a Mary Berry cake recipe, as I often find Nigella's aren't accurate/don't work as well. MB is failsafe and her things always turn out perfectly. I'll put up the recipe later on for you as it really is nice (but not slimming, be warned!).

I think we should have a Scottish meet up sometime...or is that creepy?! Dunno, just be nice to meet you and your babies.

Off for bacon sarnie and to put on wash. Cheery bye for now (and cheering on for Andy)! x

Hey all,
New thread, how exciting hope to see more babies on this thread!
Been catching up on how everyone I'd doing. I'll join the uncomfortable club please, between that and going to the toilet constantly, I'm looking forward to baby coming out.
I'm getting the buggy delivered tomorrow after all, was getting stressed about nothing as usual! We've gone for the Uppababy Vista in black, ordered it in the start of May. Hope those who are waiting to pick them up or get them delivered get them soon!
My wee sister is staying with me tomorrow to set it all up, learn how to use it and figure out the car seat etc. hope it's fairly straightforward.
mrsmiggins I think a Scottish meet up would be lovely, there does seem to be quite a few of us on here.
Hope Andy does well today, I'm off out soon, won't be able to watch.

I'm back to update, I kind of fell off the thread for a while as so much was going on. June was pretty much a horrendous month and I really struggled with everything but looking forward now and hoping for a bit if good luck

After DPs mum passing away and having the clot diagnosed in the same week I was absolutely in bits. It still doesn't feel real that she is gone and I was trying to get my head round too many things at once.

The clot means I will be induced around 38 weeks, so I might get a date this week when I see the specialist. I have struggled with this idea as I really felt like all choice was being taken out of my hands and if I have a section it will most likely be under general anaesthetic which terrifies me but slowly working through it.

Anyway I then went on to crash my car and spend hours being monitored as baby went a bit quiet afterwards. All looks well now but I was terrified and so shook up.

On top of all that I had an exam to take which had to be cancelled twice because of all the goings on, in the end my tutor cancelled it completely and let me do an alternative assessment!

Anyway I am back now and keeping positive that July and August will be much smoother

Hope you are all well and we see some lovely new babies soon! Did minipop get home!?

I'd like to join the seriously uncomfortable, fed up and lack of sleep club too please! It just seems to be getting worse and worse. I feel exhausted during the day but by the time im in bed I just can't fall asleep. When I do I'm up about five times in the night having a wee and just recently the heartburn has been horrendous, day and night. It's not for much longer though :) And these babies are going to be so worth it!

I'm off to pack my hospital bag this afternoon after buying the final bits and pieces :) I can't wait to get all his little clothes out (again) and choose what to take for him. I think I may then chill on the sofa and watch the tennis and have a snooze :) Perfect.

Rumours you really have been through the mill havent you :( Have some Surely things can only get better from now on and very soon your baby will be here and all will be better. It sounds like you could be our next one!? :)

I hope you had a good night with minipop poppy :) How exciting to be bringing him home.

welsh - ill try and post a pic later!

Miggins - sounds like much the same day as me here - now doing nothing at all (although just been to M&S to stock up on nice foods for the rest of the day whilst watching Andy!) - i have a new mary B. book (with pink cover?) that i recently got as a housewarming - i will see what is in there! Also, im with loupee too - think a scottish get together is a great idea! would love to :)

loupee i phoned my pram shop today re the uppababy and they just said awaiting a delivery.. Ill call them later in the week again! so exciting that you are getting yours tomo!

Rumours - poor you - you have been through a tough time but like you say, hope July and Aug. are great months for you and us all :)

oh for those with the hideous heartburn - i may be wrong but i think when the baby drops, we are less likely to get that and breathlessness etc, i cant wait! have just bought 2 more boxes of gaviscon!

finally - advice required! so i am going to a friends birthdya afternoon tea next weekend (miggins - i will aim to make your choc. cake - because i like baking and all things cake stand etc, friend has asked me to make a nice cake for the centre piece of the table!) - anyway - that would have been great, but she has decided to make it a '50 shades of grey' tea party... i asked what i could wear in my whale like status and she said just wear a whip, a mask or handcuffs that i may have lying around!!) - dont have any to hand funnily enough! any thoughts on what i could get that is cheapish and not too ridicilous!!!

speak later all! COME ON ANDY!!!!!!!!!

XX

Ugh, I feel rubbish today. Seem to only be able to sleep under the influence of paracetamol (GP's orders!). Everything hurts! Giant bandage helps when I'm up and about but can't get comfy to relax at all. Thought I had found a good position sat on bed with lots of pillows and a cat but when I stood up I had shooting pains down my leg so must be trapping something. Really torn about starting mat leave early. I'm 36 weeks now but if I can make it two more weeks then I can start leave from the day he arrives (due to school hols) and save the pennies up for a new bathroom. Equally I'm exhausted and totally disinterested. My class have now gone up to high school for the last two weeks of term so I'm going to be a spare part anyway and concerned what jobs I may be given to do. If I finish sooner will I just mope around at home and be fed up and poor?
Found out yesterday why we haven't seen any sign of next door neighbour and baby twins. She is still in hospital. Coming home this afternoon hopefully. She had some complications leading to a cesarean and then the boys needed help with feeding. She's been in for 11 days now. Bet she'll be glad to be home! Looking forward to having a cuddle when she is ready to share! Going to break in to the chocolate the kids at school bought for me and hope that cheers me up! Enjoy your day ladies.

Ach Rumours, sorry you've had such a torrid time. Things can only get better and am sending hugs and choccies.
Scottish, my Mary B book is her Baking Bible with a blue cover and strawberry sponge. Will put up recipe when back on laptop. Come on Andy!!

They are still a pain but they go on Friday, thanks scottish.

ishop...why is your mum trying to sabotage your DSis birthday?!

Scottish....I have no suggestions!! What an odd theme

Mary Berry's "Death by Chocolate Cake" recipe for those who are interested whilst the match is suspended. I've not mucked about with it for once, so this is how MB suggests it's made:

For the cake:
275g plain flour
3 level tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 level teaspoons bicarb of soda
1 1/2 level teaspoons baking powder
215g caster sugar
3 tablespoons golden syrup
3 large eggs, beaten
225ml sunflower oil
225ml milk

For the icing:
450g plain chocolate, broken into pieces
200g unsalted butter

To decorate:
I used chocolate curls from the supermarket that looked v nice as well as some glitter stuff I had at home.

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160c/Fan 140c/gas mark3. Grease two 20cm tins and line with baking paper

1. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, bicarb, baking powder into a large bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Make a well in the centre and add golden syrup, beaten eggs, oil and milk. Beat well together using a wooden spoon. (It all comes together really easily and didn't need a mixer when I did it).

1. Bake in preheated oven for about 35mins or until top is well risen and springs back when pressed with a finger. Leave to cool in tins for a few minutes then turn out onto a wire rack. When cold, cut each cake into two.

1. To make the icing, melt the chocolate pieces slowly over a bowl of simmering water (don't let the bowl touch the water) until just melted. Take off the heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt slowly together. Allow to cool for a bit and firm up. I found that it worked better when it wasn't as runny, especially when icing the top, as I'd left the icing for about an hour.

1. Sandwich the four sections together with the icing then ice the top. Decorate as desired. This feeds at least 8 hungry people and will keep in a cool (but not fridge) place for several days. Enjoy! x

I know the down days will be here any day now so enjoying every minute when "I don't feel pregnant" i.e I have loads of kicks, which means, I don't have to worry; I only get up a few times at night to pee, mostly once; I am capable of eating three huge meals a day and steal a cake in without heartburn; only pain is a slight pelvic pain which is most likely baby's head pressing on pelvis which makes me feel great because baby could be the right way round! My left leg swells up but for some reason, I just don't mind.

And one of my best buds has just told me she is 12weeks pregnant! I am a happy bunny :o

rumours it really has been a tough month. As you say, it is hopefully all over now.

thank you Miggins - will let you know how i get on with cake (ps - i am still in tears from Andy's interview - bless him. Great game in my opinion!) xx

Yeah I'm using like three extra pillows ishop they help a bit but make the whole changing position thing a bit of a routine :(

Thanks bears 34 days sounds better than 5 weeks... please no overdue time though!!

Didn't speak to neighbour yet scottish not seen him. He seems a bit doddery though... still not sure I want to say... ahh don't know, see how I feel at the time, there has been smoking the last few days though which is good. The shower box with cake sounds great :)

I'm up for a scottish meet up post-baby miggins !

Sounds like a really crap time rumors good to hear things are on the way back up a bit though.

Got the pram today which was good. Took a bit of time to work out how to set it up etc. I got pissy about it as I have basically no patience now due to being in pain all the f-ing time.

Having a bad day again. Thinking I might be ill? I feel sick most of the day, especially after eating, even after drinking water/eating ice. (TMI warning) Everytime I go to the toilet I get horrible cramps like it's going to be diarrhoea and feel really hot and about to be sick, then I go and it's totally normal. Can you have a stomach bug without actual diarrhoea or vomiting? Plus I get a temperature for a while when I feel like that. Also the rib/back/everything pain is so sore I would take paracetamol for it if I didn't think it'd make me puke. Sorry to be totally dismal but it's been like this for 3 days now I really can't handle this til the end :(

LESS smoking*

Oh Ham you should try taking the paracetemol. you never know, it may really help. It brings down temperatures too. I do feel for you and particularly sympathise with the pain thing. I also know what you mean re changing positions in bed being a routine. I have to heff myself over and it hurts like heck! Can't do it without waking up! X

Thanks frilly I took a paracetamol. Feel a bit better. Really really hoping it's a bug or something and will feel better soon. If I wasn't pregnant I'd swear I was slowly disintegrating from some awful disease for the last 9 months! x

I know the feeling!!

oh ham. so sorry. silent UTI perhaps? luckily you can go to the GP tomorrow... just hang in there for now. Glad the paracetamol seems to have helped... if you get really worried maybe you can call the midwives tonight, maybe they'll have a clue?

Hey everyone. Am not feeling too bad myself. I rarely have to get up in the night to pee yipee! I only stay comfy cos i have the dream genii pillow which means even when i turn i still have a pillow the other side for support although turning does wake me its not normally for long. Havn't had the waking sickness for a while either. Only get achy and uncomfy when sitting really so am standing more which prob isn't that good.

Had a busy day today. Toddler party this morn and sunday dinner at my sis so at least no cooking for me yay.

Am totally panicking i have nothing ready for baby tho! AHHHHHH! Only sorted a few clothes! Still actually have everything from ds but still needs sorting!

morning all.. am on leave today from work - yipee!! Love a wee day off :) still have 3 weeks to go which sucks.

susie - i am with you on the dream geni pillow - it has been amazing and to think i was reluctant to part with the cash for it - it was some of the best money spent so far!

ham - good luck with the smoking man! and hope the paracetamol helps your general feeling rubbishness.

so does anyone know when the baby actually moves right down - is that any time? and would you know it had happened? i had so many movements yesterday (and pretty mcuh braxton hicks all day!) and today almost was able to get out of bed without heaving myself up - wondering if that could mean bump has moved to position? and if so do i need to do anything about that!!! still 2 weeks till i see a MW!

xx

Actually you reminded me geekette that my urine did have protein in it when I was in getting monitored for OC. No-one has ever got back to me about that. If I find out I've had a UTI for weeks because the NHS is too uncoordinated to phone me I really feel a very red misty type situation ensuing at the MW on Wednesday. I'm still concerned about the OC as my feet are itchy and I feel sick. UGH all I do is moan now I'm annoying myself. Kept waking up feeling like about to be sick again last night. And I can't even call the MW in the meantime because they only are at the clinic wed thurs fri. Would have to call maternity assessment and spend another 4 hours on a monitor and then NOT GET TOLD ANY OF THE RESULTS OF BLOOD AND URINE TESTS. F-that.

I'm going to try and pretend I'm not pregnant just normally ill today and play about with putting the pram up and down. Sorry to be such a pain. Hope you all have a great day :) x

Ham, normally you don't get told results unless there is anything they want to talk to you about. The results should be on your GPs record so phone up your surgery and ask the reception. They should be able to tell you.

Scottish, I knew when LO one turned head down as it was like a gymnastic event happening for a couple of hours. If yours hadn't turned yet sounds like that is what happened. I was 1/5 engaged last time I saw the midwife and think this may have increased... Why? Because needed loo 6/7 times last night (bladder being squashed) and LO suddenly has more space to be giving me properly pulled back for kicks in the ribs!

Ham I'd check in with the GP / midwife? Sounds awful.

Scottish the thought of anyone a month away from a baby in a whip and mask makes me !

Scot & Frilly long story but mum tends to get annoyed anytime someone doesn't jump at her request. As I couldn't go to paintballing/laser type party (!) and meal on Sat (as MIL birthday on Sat) when I wanted to visit DSIS on Sun (her actual birthday) Mother decided that she would plan the WHOLE day with DSIS (mother is late to everything even DSIS final exam results etc and never really plans much at all.) so when I;d agreed with DSIS to go over before they headed out for the day Mother told DSIS to tell me to come between 9-10 am as they were leaving at 11am (too tricky when DD is 18mo and doesn't wake up til 8-9 on weekends and they live an hour away)... I did ask mother where they were heading to see if we could catch them there (ironically they were heading into London and have to drive past our house enroute!) just to see dsis for a bit and drop pressies off. But mother was cagey and just said teh day is planned.

Anyhoo - another day... so we'll see if the birthday dinner I planned at nice restaurant tonight for dsis gets cancelled as dsis told not to come.

Good morning all :)

This is officially my last week of work! Roll on wednesday afternoon!!!

I'm not a happy bunny as I now have another awful dose of thrush! I couldn't get to sainsburys quick enough this morning to get some treatment and didn't even mind paying the £15 for it! The MW took a swab on thrusday funnily enough so I will no doubt get a call in a week or two telling me I have it
Oh the joys of being a woman!

Babies can engage at any time but I'm sure if it's your first then they tend to do it sooner than if you were on consecutive babies. My little guy is head down but free. I think I will up my bouncing on the birthing ball to get him firmly in place :)

Time to start part two of my fifty shades trilogy!

Hope it clears soon vino! The glamours of pregnancy just gets better and better everyday!
Ham can you talk to your GP? sounds as though you may need some reassurance or at least someone else to take up your case? I called my GP about iron supps etc and got a good chat with him over the phone about things, from my test results that I had before pg and those during which helped me loads.

ishop hope your family are not winding you up! I had our family get together on Saturday and it went okay, but my mum went very quiet and sulked and then left early. Not sure why, but leaving it well alone however, I'm not sure when to call again as she seems frostier than ever. My mantra 'not my problem'... just sad that it's like the way it is!

LO is head down I think, however I sometimes feel her feet or big prods on my right side still and so I am guessing she is still moving around in there as I still get some seismic movements at times. 35+2 today.

Also every time I drink tea (only one cup a day) I notice she gets hiccups, does anyone else notice a pattern and hiccups?
I didn't drink any tea for first three months and then just had one cup, or very occasionally two, from week 15 onwards and now I'm thinking that maybe she's not enjoying the caffeine and I should give my one cup of bliss up!