November 2012 - the ten week countdown

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Sounds like you are all having lovely weekends apart from the shower incident.

DP has just put the cot together and the blind up in the nursery. Suddenly it's a bit real! Now I can slowly start putting stuff away and washing things whilst he's away over the next 6 weeks on and off.

Bean is incredibly active these days but less full moving about and more strong kicks in one place or punches.

stunt hope your toes are ok :( .my DP is a bit like that, doesn't seem to be bothered if he hurts me accidentally as it was an accident, in fact he's not generally too concerned at all - if I'm walking and talking I must be ok!

I've just had a child free coffee with a friend which was bliss. No plans for the rest of the day though - DP wants to go to B&Q, I can hardly contain my excitement!

Afternoon everyone.

stunt hope your toes are feeling better. Men are just terrible at empathising eh, I'd of been v cross too

DP and I went to a lovely wedding in Chichester yesterday, it was nice to have some couple time but it was a 12 hr day and I was thoroughly worn out by the end of it. Plus I had to drive back in the dark with DP drunkenly snoring in the passenger seat! DD is being very testing today, we've already had a big tantrum this morning. I am wondering if she is starting to worry about the baby coming along? I really want to make the most of these last weeks where it's just the 3 of us so hopefully we won't have too many more meltdowns!! Any of you with more than one got any tips on how to make sure she doesn't feel pushed out by the baby coming?

I'm having a baby shower at the end of October, one of my friends is organising it for me I did have one arranged when pg with DD but it got cancelled because of the snow!

I'm in Chichester!

No baby shower here, it's not really my type of thing, never been to one either!
Lazy day here, went to the cinema this morning now we're waiting again for the RAC as the alternator belt has slipped again, luckily we're at home this time.

Very active jr this past days, sticking his bottom right out to the side, still no clue on which way up he's going to be one day to the next.
Midwife and consultant in the upcoming week, another scan to see him, will be a nice treat.
DS1's birthday on Saturday as well so he's having a little party.

tits we were saying what a beautiful place it is, would love to live there

Hello everyone

Sounds like you're all having a nice weekend, beside hot water.

We are finally in to our new house it's such a relief to have everything moved, and to finally be back in our nice bed. The moving has taken its toll on my poor hips though. I see the physio on wed and he'll sort out the pain for me again.

This baby is getting more and more wriggly entertaining me with tummy rolls and kicks and punches. It's reminding me that I have less than 8 weeks to sort out the basics because we still have nothing sorted out! It does now have a nursery though...

Have a lovely rest of Sunday y'all.

Hi all, just checking in!

stunt that's rather insensitive of your dh, I'd do the same to him next time he's in the shower!

No baby shower for me, I always thought they were a way of asking for presents and I personally would feel awkward doing that. A get together wouldn't be so bad though :)
kissyfur I've not been through it yet but obviously will be with DD wrt introducing a new baby, and I plan on just involving her as much as possible, which I have been already - she now strokes and kisses my tummy and we play with her doll a lot, changing its nappy and giving it a bottle etc. I suppose you never really know how they will react but they will get used to it given time, I think you just have to try and make them feel as special and important as you can.

I don't really know what my baby is doing in there, but think he's still head down. I've been getting wiggles and pushes very very low down, it's quite scary! Right behind the pubic bone, is anyone else getting this? And when he stretches it feels like he's going to push through my bum! Ouch.
Getting kicks high up too but no feet stuck in the ribs yet!
I'm rather worried he might be about to engage!
I'm now 31 + 2 and its all seeming very real now.

I used to stay in East Wittering lovely area, but tres posh!

How to stop sibling being jealous of new baby? Don't try as hard as I did, as it can backfire and result in a spoilt little brat! We were so careful to include DD1 that DD2 almost got ignored. Perhaps it is just DD1s nature, and she might have been so 'precious' anyway, but sometimes I wonder if we tried too hard. She was nearly 4 and I think that is a consideration. We are a lot happier about this time, as both girls are used to sharing mummy and having a sibling, plus they mostly adore each other.

When pg with DD2 I felt so guilty that DD1 was missing out as I was quite unwell. I was also worried I would not love another baby as I loved DD1 so much. I do guilt very well. Religious upbringing! DD1 was also distraught when I was in hospital with her sister. She screamed the whole time and would not sleep despite being 'well prepared'.

My mum overdid the attention on DD1 too which I thing reinforced her importance, but to the point where I had to remind her to acknowledge the baby.

DD1 is very confident and self assured but still gets insanely jealous of her sister at times.

Good to hear lots of you are having nice weekend and enjoying the weather.

DP is at work today and I didn't fancy sitting at home all day so I took the dog down to the park for an hour. Got a bit of a lecture from my mum warning me not to overdo it because I went on a 2.5 hour walk through the forest yesterday as well. I just brushed it off and told her I'm pregnant, not ill. There's no need for me to be confined to the house fgs!

DP recorded baby kicking my stomach last night. He was going mental for ages and DP was amazed to be able to see it so clear. He's so excited about the baby now, it's lovely to see. We drove past someone carrying their baby in a sling yesterday and he was saying it will be him in a few months.

DH has just arrived home with Lush stuff and Hotel Chocolat. All is forgiven!

Hotel Chocolat? Mmm.. I think I would forgive him too

I've just been to Tesco and stocked up on mars ice creams and ice lollies. Also got some Budweiser for DP which I'll have chilled and ready for when he gets home from work so he can sit and relax in the garden with it.

Does anyone else feel really self conscious buying alcohol with a very obvious pregnant belly? I felt like everyone was looking at me. Even though it's not for me I felt almost guilty buying it.

Apple next time you're in Tesco try buying some condoms and see whether everyone's looking at you!

Yes apple me - not least when I had to stock up on a bottle of gin for impromptu inlaw visit!! I always buy schloer or appletiser as well, so I can at least justify the booze definitely is not for me!

apple yes! Ive had a few funny looks and one bloke look in my trolly at my belly then shake his head I thought yeh I'm really going to sit at home with that bottle of vodka for myself lol

32W today!!

I'm also a bit funny about buying booze with a bump. Ridiculous though really. I have been enjoying a glass of wine every week or fortnight for the last couple of months but I can't have it in front of anyone other than DH. I feel people judging me.

Glad DH was a bit repentant stunt!

I have made carrot and apple soup, spicy tomato and lentil soup and banana muffins today. That's enough soup for both of us fr a fortnight. Only one more Sunday of that before I finish work!

Bought the car seat and base. Did a price check and ended up going for amazon. Got the maxi cosi cabriofix with the family fix base. Have been chatting to DH and explaining that I want everything ready for 37 weeks. He needs to get painting!

I still need to decide on a Moses basket. The cot simply won't fit in our room so if we are going to be sleeping in the same room then a Moses basket is a must. We did get some john Lewis vouchers for a wedding present - seems as good a use as any.

I have never been to a baby shower before. I didn't have a hen do as these things are not really my thing. It does sound good fun though - lots of lady pals, cakes and Schloer.

It's my 30th next weekend. I've decided to make lots of fresh juice (eg. lime and mint) as they remind me of living in the Far East. I also thought a dash of rum would turn them into fab drinks for my brothers. Cue me saying to DH in Sainsburys 'ooh I need a big bottle of rum.'

Considering what my clients put in their veins when pregnant, I do not feel guilty about having the odd glass of wine. I have never noticed anyone look with disgust at me buying alcohol, but I usually have a toddler screaming to distract them.

I have never been to a baby shower, and I did not have a Hen do. My friends are either grandparents or looking forward to becoming grandparents

I went to my sisters baby shower but was in a restaurant so we were limited to what we could do.
She's organising a baby shower for me near the end of oct. Started giving out invites just need to organise what's actually going to happen, I don't want people to think I want presents because that's not the point of it. I'm just looking forward to having friends/ family there and having some fun!

pass our Moses basket is from John Lewis I really like it, think its called waffle or something...FIL bought it for us when I was preg with ds, just need to get a new mattress for it.

We've got our car seat and base sorted now, maxi cosi cabriofix and easybase. All freshly cleaned by SIL which is nice!

Hmm so it turns out from talking to my lovely SIL that MIL and FIL think that they'll be the first visitors up here helping with the baby. I've mentioned before that they think BF is disgusting, crying it out (from day one FFS!!!) and putting a rusk in a bottle to send baby to sleep (again from day one!!!!), weaned from 3 months and dry from 8 months are the best methods of parenting. So DH is due to have an 'interesting' chat with them tomorrow when he's due to call them. Wah. My sis is coming up to help first there is no question, then ideally DH's sister who is lovely too and a bit more up to date than 1960s / 70s ideas.... God and we have the buffer of 800 miles between our in laws at the mo - anyone living close to them has my full sympathies.

A random question, but has anyone else who is completely midwife led/low risk been given or had an appointment to see a consultant for no specific reason?

I moved house 2 weeks ago, went to register with my new Midwives and was given the ok to go ahead with birth in the local standalone midwife led unit as I am totally low risk - nothing of concern in notes etc. At that appointment the midwife told me to make my next appointment with the community midwife for 33 weeks which I will do. Then yesterday I received a letter from the local hospital giving me a date for a consultant appointment in 3 weeks time. I'm now worried that something in my bloods that she took at the last appointment is causing concern as I can't see why else they would want me to see a consultant when everything was fine. Really worried in case that puts my MLU birth in jeopardy now.
I'm probably worrying for nothing and will call tomorrow to ask why they have given me the appointment but just wondered if any of you had seen a consultant despite being low risk?

Ditsy it's likely the consultant is just being thorough and wants to know who's under his care, even if you'll be handled by the MLU. My consultant is a bit like that, likes to keep his hand in (oo-er).

YW the problem with having in-laws a long way away, is that they visit for an age. Yes, it may only be a couple of times a year, but at least if they are local you can send them home at bedtime. My MIL does the guilt thing each time -they have grown so much, I miss them, I wish you hadn't moved away etc. I moved to follow her son, and when we were local she never bothered to visit, it was always up to us to visit (each bloody week!)

ditsy I would not worry, but worth calling them. If there was a problem with your blood I would think the midwife would call you or you would be asked to see your GP. It is probably just policy.

Thanks guys, I'll try not to worry. I'll let you know what they say when I call tomorrow!