March 2013 Mk V: Lumpy bumpy witty knitters (patiently) await the bloom!

[Chefette]

New one marchers sorry on phone and can't link! Will post title in our old thread x

Oh Tramp so glad I'm not alone on the big pants! I tried them on earlier and we fell about laughing! But, goodness me, they are SO COMFORTABLE! Do you think I can just keep going till I reach the end of the size range? I am quite the opposite of you in that only on VERY special occasions do my undies match. Wedding day was one. Sometimes on date night I'll whip out something a bit nicer-than-normal. I've always been amazed at women who match most if not all of the time ? don't you have to spend an awful lot on bras? Or do you have, say, three pairs of matching knickers for each bra? I remember going out with a bloke who only had one type of underpants so mornings were less complicated and I thought that was so clever that I did the same. M&S black high-leg pants? Yes, that will do nicely, thankyouverymuch. As for how I'm coping (sorry this is turning into an essay!) I am definitely knackered, but this is nothing compared with the unhelpful druggy tiredness of the last ten-ish weeks on the sleep-inducing antihistamines and I'm having a small cafetiere of coffee each morning, oops!

Funny sounds like you are eating really well, my love

Ood, hope Grandad is okay?

Awwww JoJo! It doesn't matter what the trigger is, I think our emotions are just so close to the surface at the moment! Glad a sleep worked, and the cadbury's + coke! Your bloke sounds great. Hmmm, could you do a smoothie in the mornings? Or fruit juice? Anything to get something in your system? I know you've probably tried everything?bah. But it will get better - it has to!

Vivee, that 5kg is clearly all muscle so I wouldn't worry! Wishing you a very happy scan for tomorrow! You too Sundae! And thinking of Zoey too.

Hello flowery! Sorry to hear the hospital appt wasn't as great as it could have been if you'd had less of a wait and more of a food stash ? which is my main 'take-away' from my 3+ hours in the high risk clinic last week! I was soooo hungry afterwards I scoffed kitkat and crisps from the kiosk downstairs in about 30 seconds! I'm 15 weeks today and my spots the past week or so have gone - hopefully soon for you too.

Three yay for new role looking good!

I've been a right nana today, worrying about not being able to see any legs on the scan pics of the twins. On the day I was so amazed by the elbows I forgot to notice the legs. Anyway, I've been really worried but then DH came home and reminded me that in the scan report it says 'Feet Visible? Yes.' for both babies. Honestly, I'll find something to worry about in any circumstances!

OD- sorry to hear about your granddad. Hope its nothing too serious.

Flowery-our symptoms seem to be similar. Its not as bad as before but still sick and zero appetite. I get so fed up then feel guilty for feeling that way when i know there are loads of women would kill to be in our position. I dont think tiredness helps. Try to sleep as much as you can.

Big knickers? I love them.

I found advice on baby centre that suggests in the 2nd and 3rd trimester I will gain 0.4-0.5 a week on average- so less worried as we all know that the last few weeks we shall turn into little whales!

Water for scan- I was told drink it all one hour before- I was so dehydrated from my UC flare up even after drinking 1000ml and waiting an extra 30 min my bladder was still empty :( they could still scan me though and gave me extra pics out of pity!

Good luck on scans today people and will look forward to hearing all about them when I get back on here!
DH is driving me insane and we ain't even left for hospital yet moaning its too early and dark and then bringing me a coffee up- I nearly bloody cried as am nil by mouth and am really thirsty!!! Then moaning I took wedding ring off so I explained can't wear it in theatre and didn't want them lost to which he replied 'ow yeah good thinking' why didn't he just ask why instead of 10 ,mins of moaning! Think I am just panic'ing and stressing myself out and he is an easy target as is the only one here
tuurkish I haven't even thought about weighting myself as still feeling sticky and reaching when I want to eat so just eating what and when I can and not worrying about that side just yet but have put on a bit! However have just put on a hoodie that's not maternity and 3 weeks ago was a lot tighter than it is now so hoping am losing my fluid retention.
Right time to go and face the music- hope you all have stress free lovely days

Only vague news from hospital. Doing tests & he's not very responsive. Doesn't sound anything obvious ( he has a history of strokes). Luckily it's raining so dh doesn't have to go to work and can sort dd2/3 out so my Mum doesn't have to today , I couldn't take any more time offas I'm way behind as it is!

Zoey is it wrong I'm giggling at the idea of you being sticky and reaching?!

Zoey - we'll see you after the op. And then you can breathe again.

Manda - I just buy undie sets & wear a set a day. They're not necessarily glam, but I do amuse myself to know I'm wearing polka dots or stripes & only MrM and I know...

I almost wore my IO stripey dress today but I felt too self conscious. Isn't that ridiculous! I think I may need bigger bump to feel secure in my head that I look preggers & not just like a fatty. Every rational voice in my head is telling me I'm being ridiculous but rational didn't win out this morning.

I'm still feeling meh but compared to last two days a functioning meh. My Mun has suggested being in bed by 8pm every night.. How on earth am I going to manage that one? Maybe I'll try for 10pm. Which means MrM can't be slinking to bed at 1am and no more 9pm suppers. Honestly all this reorganisation is exhausting :)

I was reading an NHS nutrition guide which made me chuckle because they start at the second trimester, seems they're happy to acknowledge that first three months and nutrition are poor bed fellows.

Right work calls. Have heartwarming scans today ladies who are having them.

Hope it goes really well today Zoey

Just a quickie as I'm off to the peaks for 2 days. Good luck today zoey and to all coming scans. Hope your grandad is ok ood.

Have a lovely day everyone!

Good luck today Zoey

Ood hope your grandad is ok

Good luck for scans girls

Manda 2 things my mum called the other day with a lovely maternity top from new look AND M&S full briefs they are SO comfy, plus a set of really fancy ones that were on own hangers 3 for £10, but pulling them up over my belly they no longer seemed fancy

2nd thing With dd1 I bought a washer/drier, I found it really inefficient and and also it broke down after a year or so, then when we moved house I got a cheap tumble drier which I love and does the job although I only use for smalls and bed clothes, I don't tumble dry big loads of washing.
So I would definitely recommend getting a seperate tumble drier if you have room, as I found that the clothes didn't seem to dry as well and I was usually wanting to get another wash on.

Waves to everyone else sorry for no more personals but I have another headache today, I think a bit of sinus pain triggering them, but I just feel bad as I never took this much paracetomol with the other 3.

manda I must have missed a post somewhere! You're thinking of getting a washer dryer? My advice would be - don't. Seperate tumble if room allows!
I used to work in an electrical superstore and had nothing but trouble from washer dryers!! You can wash a full load but to dry you must split that load into two... With babies you're going to spend your life washing this way. Plus the dryer function is really bad and your clothes will still be damp!! I have one in my student accom and can see why we got so many complaints!!
In my new kitchen we've opted for washer and tumble instead of washer and dishwasher!!

Good luck zoey hope GF is ok ood sorry in a rush bust week at work

Er that would be BUSY week at work....... !!!!! Good luck for any scanner trips today also x who will be bringing up the rear to complete the "12 week" club or is that everyone? Roll on 20 wks

Oh JoJo and Gummi that's what I secretly feared, dammit! My Mum has problems with hers but I didn't know they were practically universal. We've quite a small kitchen because it was knocked through to the dining room by previous owner, so it's a U shape if you know what I mean. At the mo we can envisage the space where a dishwasher will have to go, losing two cupboards, but hmm, fitting in a dryer as well would be tricky. But maybe it can (or has to) be done, especially as we're expanding the top cupboards to the ceiling. Could you have a tumble in a sort of boiler cupboard that has slats on the front for ventilation? (Sorry if this is daft question?) Really grateful for this expert advice!

Gummi I looked at the fancy ones at 3 for £10, but got the 5 pack for £7 instead! (Cheapo!) I'm wearing them today and loving them!! Joked with DH last night that after pregnancy I can keep them till I'm 68 and wheel them out again! Hehe?

Tramp we're still having 8-9pm dinners but then I am tending to crash out and DH stays up filling his boots with episodes of Breaking Bad (which I can't watch anymore - too nervous-making/gory!) or geekery. We prefer going to bed together but this is working for us at the mo.

AW Zoey your DH is probably just worried about you and coming across as a bit of a pain as he doesn't know what to do for the best! Hope it goes well today.

FX for your DF, Ood.

I've been wondering that, Chefette - who has still to get through the 12 week point?

manda you can get condenser tumble dryers which means you empty the water yourself instead of needing a vent. They are a bit more in cash though and tend to be a little bigger but would be quite safe in a cupboard!!

Good luck today zoey! And ood, I really hope your G'dad is OK!
Tramp I feel your pain re:knickers & bras. I hate the maternity stuff I have bought but am reluctant to buy nicer things at this stage as I know I will need different ones for nursing and later on.
Been a bit quiet as work is manic - I'm off on holiday next Tuesday and seem to have a thousand 'priorities'. Feeling a lot better and can't believe I will be 16 weeks on Saturday.
Hope everyone is having a good day.

manda my dh loves breaking bad too, but I really can't take it at the mo! I feel I'm somehow more emotionally frail while pg somehow!

manda what you describe re boiler cupboard is exactly what we have. Boiler up top, condenser dryer below. No vent to outside, we just open the door when using. Had it 7 years, no probs. there is a sort of concertina pipe thing that came with it that you can attach to the front of the dryer and put into the sink or out of the door, but we never bother with that.

In other news I am finally feelin normal. Haven't had the energy to post about it but for the past three days, since I came off he steroids completely, I have had a massive crash - unable to do anything except sleep and lie around - total wipeout! Consultant wasn't very helpful, said it was just me experiencing pregnancy after being on a buzz from the steroids - um, hello- I have had a child before and I never felt like this! Pretty sure it was cold turkey. Bleargh, nasty. Anyway woke up this morning feeling much more second trimestery. Hurrah for that. Off to see what I missed. Oh and word has finally started to spread round the office which is good as I'm tired of hiding it!

Lexi - so pleased it's not just me!

Manda - I've foregone a drier for all reasons noted and frankly if rather have a dishwasher. Instead I bought a heated clothes horse - on sunny days it goes outside, rest of time it gets plugged in and I pop a duvet cover over top and everything dries in a few hours. Bought it on Lakeland and it's fab. Holds loads o washing too. Works without a sheet on top but faster when I do that.

tramp heated clothes horse? that sounds amazing!! I want one now... is it too late to send my dryer back ?!

Brilliant! Thanks ladies! Cupboard it is (once we replace the old boiler which fills the whole space!) And there is a little window in there so we could perhaps do something with that and ventilation if nec. I have never possessed a tumble. I imagine leccy bills will go through the roof, eek. I like the idea of the heated clothes horse too, Tramp - never heard of them! Will investigate...

Three exactly the same about BB. I only got as far as three or four episodes of series one, and sometimes I was just willing it to end! :-o I'm sure normally I'd be fine with it?

Sarah sorry you've had a bit of a post-steroid crash but FX you've turned the corner into 2nd trimester! Sounds great

Marking my place and joining in on the big knicker talk. Like lexi and tramp I quite enjoy a maching set and am not enjoing te look and fel of the mothercare maternity range ...why is it so hard to do bras and pants that match?? In fairness I haven't had a proper look at M&S the one in Cambridge was so hot when I went in last week that I made it to the thrid floor underwear section, hot tailed it back down to street level and barely made it out of the door before I threw up on myself in a jojo inspired hobo chic moment.

I'm missing my pretty underwired bras a bit and my pants are all digging in so I really will have to sort it out soon.

Today I am looking at long term business strategy and how my role will be covered whilst I'm on maternity leave. Ladies I do not want to let go - will there be a point where I don't mind handing over my precious department to someone else?

I am going to a wedding this Saturday and haven't a thing to wear - tramp I'm going through your evening wear suggestions for a work do - thank you!

tiddley your gender sorting methods are no more barmy than those I keep hearing ' ooh your bumnp is tidy - you'll have a boy' yeah? I'm 15 weeks pregnant and my 'bump' is nowhere near what it'll be. "You're eating apples it'll be a girl" ...and I ate apples before...

I don't have a bump (too poodgy probably as am size 16) and can still wear my normal underwear. Oh well. Means no one asks if I've got a bun baking at work yet!!

Should we update the EDD and stats thread as lots folk have new dates, or start a new one, as some poor ladies from the early days may be on the original who have not been able to stay with us due to MCs? We could add 20 wk scan dates on at same time?

Heated clothes horse?????!!!! OMG am going on Lakeland website!

Have decided that the work getting done in the house is upheaval, but might as well continue the torment, and get kitchen and bathroom done too (oh well will be skint anyway next year!) as there is no way it could get done with a few month old babee next year!!!

Howdens and local joiner top of the list to do it, any other suggestions jojo as you are doing work and are local, or backward?

Just heading back to work. Have one dancing waving baby Delilah. Downs measurement was great too (I'm 38!!!). Yeah...

www.lakeland.co.uk/21736/Dry-Soon-3-Tier-Heated-Tower-Airer There you go, the heated clothes horse.

Flamingo - my view has always been that if my staff can cope without me it's because I'm such a bloody good manager that I've trained them well and that makes me look good. Delegation is a skill you have to learn though and it can be really hard. Let go, you'll feel better and believe me - if you're a good boss no matter how well teams cope whilst you're away they can't wait to have you back. And because they can cope you can do all the tough stuff you don't normally get the time & space to do once you are back.

Pleased the dress tips are handy :)