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March 2013 Mk III - Hopefully the nausea will wear off soon...

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backwardpossom · 07/08/2012 18:54

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tiddleypompom · 21/08/2012 13:59

sheldon

www.mamasandpapas.com/product-denim-skirt/s0004805/type-s/

Any good?

mandasand · 21/08/2012 13:59

dame, I'm not sure what a DSM is (oh, hang on, step-mum??) but I think you are perfectly justified in telling her in no uncertain terms that the stories and poems are HUGELY upsetting and inappropriate and could she just not contact you again until you get in touch with, hopefully, good news post-scan? You are not being unreasonable! Goodness me!

WOOP! for your SIL tiddles and fingers tightly crossed that the pregnancy goes really well!

If anyone finds really good and supportive non-wired maternity bras please let me know! I've got some tshirt bras from M&S which are massively comfy but my boobs are about four inches lower than normal, which I find a bit depressing and they swing from wide-to-side (!) when I walk down the street, which makes me feel a little too undressed and Sunday morning.

Lexi I love Xanthe! And I think what you say about ageing parents of children/adults with complicated needs is really extra pertinent for us as we're already 37 and 40 i.e. getting on a bit

tiddleypompom · 21/08/2012 14:01

Thanks possom :) She's only two weeks (amazing how they know really isn't it?) so early early days. I am very sympathetic as she has those terrifying early weeks to get through still - but after nine years of wanting a child, this is the closest she has ever been (knowingly) and so is celebrating whilst she can.

Sheldonella · 21/08/2012 14:01

tiddley I love that one but they only have a size 20 (need a 14 I think). Yay for SIL!

MrsRigby · 21/08/2012 14:04

DS1 has chosen to lie down next to me, bum nearest to my face and he is farting away. I may pass out. Thats the last time I give him a banana.

Oh good and now DS2 is grunting away.

I used to have nice hands, but since having children I have to wash them every 5-10 minutes and they now resemble an old womans. Well I'm heading that way anyway - it dawned on me the other day that I carry tissues and boiled sweets in my bag. All I need now is a couple of cats, but DH is still pretending to be allergic to them.

tedmundo whilst not quite the same, DS1 is obsessed with pedicures. Everytime I get one he comments on how pretty my toes look and likes to touch them whilst saying the name of the colour out loud (I get my nails painted different colours, at the moment I've still got red, white and blue from the jubilee). He's got me to promise him that next time I go, I take him and he has his nails done too. DH is not impressed.

zoeymlucas your MIL wins, though mine is not that far behind. They both seemed okay when I married into the family, but the minute DS1 was conceived, they became controlling and manipulative. There was one time I went around with DH and I was waiting on some blood results or something, they made me phone the GP/hospital in front of them and get the results. They asked for the due date and we stupidly told them, they then complained how it was at the same time as a holiday they had scheduled and promptly cancelled the holiday because they wanted to see the baby and we would need them. In the week before I gave birth, they would call at all times of the day asking if I was in labour yet. When I finally gave birth, they found out where I was in hospital and walked into the room and demanded to hold DS1, this was about and hour at most after he was born and because of the epidural etc he was born sleeping and so I hadn't really held him myself. I partially blame them for not being able to bond with DS1 and feeling very low after he was born. They came around to the house uninvited for the first few weeks and insisted on cooking and cleaning, but instead what happened was they sat there with the baby. They had a go at me for attempting to have a home birth and the MIL was outraged when I was still breastfeeding DS1 at 3 months old as she felt I should be feeding him proper food. On one occasion they came round to see us, but we were out so they searched the local area after questioning our neighbours and found us. They MIL jumped out the car with a blanket and screamed at me for taking DS1 out without one. It was a dry, mild day and the pram was fleece lined, also DS1 was in a sleepsuit and a cardigan. When DS2 was born we told them we wanted some time alone to bond and we would contact them when we were ready, they gave us 1 day and then came around saying it was unfair to keep us away from their grandchild. In front of both DS1 and DS2 the MIL leaned forward and quietly said "have you seen a doctor" and always goes on about how I need help and how I can't cope. The FIL has accused me of treating him like a peadophile and started crying, yelled he knows I wish he was dead and then stormed out the house. They have said that if they feel they need to, they will report us to Social Services and take us to court to get contact with DS1 and DS2. There's been loads more, but I just can't get it all out right now. Suffice to say, it hasn't helped DH or mine relationship. Also, we gave FIL a book to fill in, basically full of questions that the son may have always wanted to ask and then the FIL is supposed to hand it back with the answers and then when he is dead, DH has a book full of memories, photos and musings of his father. Anyway, FIL thought it was a great idea (mine), filled it in and handed it back, but I didn't know he had until I found it in DH room. DH doesn't want me to look at it because he say's he hasn't yet. I looked in it when DH was away with work and at the back the FIL has a right go at me for stopping him seeing his grandchildren, alludes to me not being well mentally and supports DH in divorcing me as he doesn't think it's right for DH to spend the rest of his life in an unhappy marriage. So now when he dies, that's all going to be going through DH head. Also the book was meant to be passed down to our children. At some point I'm going to have to thow out that book. Oh I forgot, when pregnant with DS2 I had a pulmonary embolism and ended up in hospital, I told DH I did not want to see them, but he told them where I was and they came anyway. MIL also rang up the hospital pretending to be my mum trying to get details.

Breath, breath Angry Angry Angry

em2010 Eleanor is one of my girls names!

1 Emily
2 Isabel
3 Verity
4 Eleanor
5 Felicity

Before DS1 my top 4 names for boys were:

1 James
2 Miles
3 Thomas
4 William

now I finally have a 5th name I love - Lucas

Not looking forward to the in-laws finding out about this pregnancy or the comments the MIL will throw at me zoeymlucas I really feel for you.

MrsRigby · 21/08/2012 14:07

ooh tiddleypompom I fancy a marathon myself.

tiddleypompom · 21/08/2012 14:15

I recommend one rigby, 'specially when straight out of the fridge.

Thanks for 'hooray for SIL being up the duff' messages all.

manda I am not particularly busty (no swinging boobs here) but found this bra the most comfy during preg and then as a nursing bra - am buying several this time as cheapy & comfy. Ugly as sin, obviously... (for size guide I was cup FF whilst b/feeding and still wore a 'small' - not tight as I am only 32-34 chest):
www.seraphine.com/seraphine-seamless-nursing-bra.html

Lexiindisguise · 21/08/2012 14:18

tiddley that is such great news! And dame you are not being unreasonable, that's massively crass and insensitive.
manda my DH is 40 in feb so agree that we are a bit conscious of the age thing! Grin glad someone else likes Xanthe, DH thought it was a bit 'out there'!

Lexiindisguise · 21/08/2012 14:21

And mrsrigby that's awful. I don't have any in laws as DH's parents both died - beginning to think I got away lightly Sad

theTramp · 21/08/2012 14:35

Bloody hell. Your in laws are nuts! I'm seriously lucky. My M&D are just chuffed I'm pretty sure MrMs family will be too, although we're expecting some grumblings relating to our unwed state. People really cam be selfish, unreasonable, mad idiots can't they. Just keep reminding yourselves that that will never be you.

theTramp · 21/08/2012 14:36

An snap - verity on my list too though MrM not a fan.

mandasand · 21/08/2012 14:37

oooh cheers tiddley. I didn't know about seraphine! and as well as that quite structural (=good!) comfy bra they have BROWN MATERNITY TIGHTS!!! I was stating to go a bit bonkers looking for them but WOOP here they are! Wasn't sure how I was going to get through winter without them...

zoeymlucas · 21/08/2012 14:41

God MrsR is it wrong to feel better thats its not just me with awful parents in law hangs head in shame Sorry that yours are such a pain in the arse they sound horrible and self centred, I am just lucky my DH told his mother he would not tolerate her lies and evilness and cut her out! When I had DS2 she even abused me by text as she hadnt seen the baby and how evil I was - what she forgot was that I have a c -section under general after spinal didnt work, he was 7 weeks early so in special care and was only 3 hours old so I hadnt actually bloody seen him either and dint for another 3 hours!
WE have decided this time NO one visits hospital to see baby before I have seen it and spentt time with it as last time people come and DH took them to special care and the thought of everyone seeing my baby before me was awful esp when they come back telling me things he had done.
Tell them to stuff off and if you wanted there opinion you would of asked for it, but you hadnt so they can keep it, lol, can see why I get in trouble :)
Fab news about your SIL tiddley

tiddleypompom · 21/08/2012 14:56

Sorry to hear tales of parents-in-law from hell. I won't g into detail, but safe to say my MIL isn't my best friend either...

Anyway, onto happier matters - I have just spent a happy hour spending money. Sigh. Oh, the joy of online shopping. Turns out that winter pregnancies are more expensive than summer ones however - maternity tights, knits, coats, boots rather than just lots of jersey dresses. Also bought some very scrummy clothes for ds who is too mucky and covered in lunch to deserve them really, but at least they'll look nice for 5 minutes when visitors come.

Second trimester has brought headaches. Either that or I need to drink more fluids (likely). Other than that, am less tired and not quite so sick all the time. Definite improvements in mu mood also I am pleased to report. I was turning into a right mardy sod.

p.s. have decided only way to keep up with progress on this thread is to stay online permanently.

Sheldonella · 21/08/2012 14:59

Wow MrsRigby yours sound nuts too!
Ooh, forgot to say I have signed up for the NCT classes. 4 miles from where I live, I hope I won't regret it.
We really are getting through the pages today aren't we Grin

MrsRigby · 21/08/2012 15:00

zoeymlucas thankfully your DH can see what's going on and is really supportive. Unfortunately, my DH is not supportive and has basically dismissed everything his mother and father have said and done. He doesn't understand why I'm so upset and can't just get along with them. It's put a huge strain on our relationship and I no longer trust him. It feels like its him and his family against. I'm just so fed up of it and I really cannot wait for them to die. I don't think that's going to happen though, both healthy 60 somethings so they'll probably be around for a while Sad

God I feel miserable now.

It doesn't help that DS2 is refusing to nap, so is falling off the bookcase, tripping over and running into doors/walls. Idiot.

tedmundo · 21/08/2012 15:10

Christ, you guys have some serious family head cases to deal with. I truly feel sorry for you and so, so glad my in laws are lovely to us all. dame .. Having worked for years in IT, I can tell you those email round robins are hated by anyone in the profession. They take up valuable resources and are a pile of shite. Can you set her to go directly to junk mail?

zoey and mrsR .. OM effing G. Wow. just, wow.

I did Duke of Edinburgh awards when I was a teen and my Service was working with adults with learning difficulties. We would take them to the pub for a drink and a packet of crisps!

By the way, I am not being a crap mother today, my parents are here so I get to surf and post on MN without guilt. Although you chatty bunch are hard to keep up with!

HaitchJay · 21/08/2012 15:11

Ok, miles behind so ..,

In-laws , only got a BIL who I've met 3 times & he hasn't met dd3 yet but does phone twice a year and sends presents!

Bras- hot milk bf bras , varying sizes, none fit properly thoughBlush

Names- don't have any but I've form for this, dd2/3 were thought of straight after birth.

Maternity clothes- got some on eBay this week , still need to go in the loft.

Work- told my supervisor who said ' ha I was right' and asked if she could be the one who told the manager as they'd been debating it!!!

HaitchJay · 21/08/2012 15:13

Can't remember why there's a discussion on LDs but I spent 4 years working with adults and then 8 in a Special school. Now work with some families with SN ( children's services).

zoeymlucas · 21/08/2012 15:16

If it helps MrsR DH is like that with his selfish sisters and defends them no matter what - makes my blood boil!
Your children sound so funny and such typical boys at least they know there minds and arent sheep :)

Ooooh online shopping I have been tempted today but know with payday next week its prob best to wait till then - what I want it a giant all in one so I can look like a telly tubby and thus never leave the house, lol! Dh says all in ones are a way to avoid sex ever again and after my stitch there will be none of that till after baby so prob Mar/ April next year - poor bloke!! Actually writting it down has made thing bloody hell thats a looooong way!!

zoeymlucas · 21/08/2012 15:18

God hitch you have reminded me I have to tell my work still Sad

JoJoBella84 · 21/08/2012 15:29

Is everyone off work today?? Every time I log on we've shifted down a page!!

theTramp · 21/08/2012 15:38

I'm not buying clothes as yet and when do I think a few shop trips first. I have problems buying clothes.. ok that's not true, buying clothes that fit would be closer to the truth. Being 6ft tall and having both a long torso and long legs means that dresses often have darts in the wrong place (you would not believe how many tall ranges add material to the bottom of the dress and don't think about fact that top proportions might be different too), trousers can be 2 inches too short despite claiming to be 32 inch inside legs and shirts and jumpers all too often look like they have been shrunk. No way I am having a cold belly - Socrates needs to be warm too - so I think a John Lewis, Mamas and Papas and Isabelle Oliver trip is needed. I am not brave enough to wade on to e-bay etc just yet, bound to get something that is utterly wrong if I do.

If I sound like I am moaning I am not intending to. I'm just playing out logistics in my head and groaning at thought of having to hit Oxford St.

HaitchJay · 21/08/2012 16:03

No real shops here. All has to be online and I'm a short arse so struggle with lengths.

mandasand · 21/08/2012 16:06

I'm planning on getting one of those boob tubes for bumps, tramp, to keep big bump warm in winter! I don't envy you your search for tall maternity clothes ...

I've got less thirsty over past week or two, tiddley. not necessarily more headachy, thank goodness, but keep having to remind myself to have my pints of ribena!