Jan 2013 part 4: the one where we are closer to the end than the beginning

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Here we go!

Stats: 16 girls, 9 boys, 13 surprises

BuntyCollocks (29) DC2 EDD 28/12/12 She?s a girl!
Pmgkt (33) DC2 EDD 28/12/12 He?s a boy!
Birdies (33) DC2 EDD 30/12/12 She?s a girl!
Pascha (35) DC2 EDD 30/12/12 It?s a surprise!
PricklyPickle (31) DC1 EDD 31/12/12 It's a surprise!
LowLu (31) DC2 EDD 02/1/13
TootieMaroo (32) DC2 EDD 03/1/13
MarasmeAbsolu (31) DC2 EDD 03/01/13 She?s a girl!
Lora1982 (30) DC1 EDD 04/01/13 He?s a boy!
IsSpringSprangedYet (?) DC4 EDD 05/01/13
DollFisher (28) DC1 EDD 05/01/13 She?s a girl!
Allchik (30) DC1 EDD 06/01/13 It?s a surprise!
Pockemuchka DC3 EDD 06/01/13 It?s a surprise!
Happyhow (26) DC1 EDD 07/01/13 It?s a surprise!
EmilieFloge (38) DC? EDD 07/01/13
Complicated24 (44) DC1 EDD 07/01/13 It's a surprise!
Newbie6 (36) DC1 EDD 08/01/13 He?s a boy!
Norfolkinway (25) DC1 EDD 09/01/13
Octanegirl (34) DC1 EDD 09/01/13 He?s a boy!
BumgrapesofWrath (30) DC2 EDD 10/01/13
Kim222 (30) DC1 EDD 11/01/13
Lulabel27 (29) DC2&3 (twins) EDD 11/01/13
CraftyGirly (26) DC1 EDD 11/01/13 She?s a girl!
Cejay8 (32) DC2 EDD 12/01/13 It?s a surprise!
Tinyeyes123 (30) DC1 EDD 13/01/13 She?s a girl!
CreepyCrawly (22) DC1 EDD 13/01/13 She?s a girl!
PixelCarrier (37) DC1 EDD 13/01/13 It?s a surprise!
Shakemyhead (37) DC1 EDD 14/01/13 She's a girl!
Godzookey (35) DC1 EDD 14/01/13 He?s a boy!
PeshwariNaan (33) DC1 EDD 14/01/13
Hormonalhell (40) DC2 EDD 15/01/13 He?s a boy!
DoIgetastickerforthat (36) DC4 EDD 16/01/13 She?s a girl!
Theboutiquemummy (35) DC1 EDD 17/01/13
ChutesTooNarrow (33) DC2 EDD 18/01/13 She?s a girl!
Glorious (28) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
Tugstonia (33) DC1 EDD 18/01/13 It's a surprise!
SpringFlowers (39) DC4 EDD 18/01/13 It?s a surprise!
Eagleray (40) DC1 EDD 18/01/13
13mma (29) DC1 EDD 18/01/13 scan 13/09/12
LetThereBeCupcakes (30) DC1 EDD 20/01/13
Silversixpence (29) DC2 EDD 20/01/13
mulan07 (27) DC1 EDD 20/01/13 He?s a boy!
BadgerFace (34) DC1 EDD 21/01/13 She?s a girl!
PreggoFabulous (30) DC1 EDD 22/01/13 He?s a boy!
Bunny222 (31) DC1 EDD 22/01/13 It?s a surprise!
Bealos (34) DC2 EDD 22/01/13 She?s a girl!
AppleCrumples (??) DC4 EDD 22/01/13 It's a surprise!
Woody2313 (33) DC1 EDD 23/01/13
SigningGirl (?) DC1 EDD 24/01/13
Mrsbugsywugsy (34) DC1 EDD 25/01/13 She's a girl!
SquealyB (29) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 It?s a surprise!
knuckingfackered (39) DC2 EDD 26/1/13
Thinkingpositivethoughts (28) DC1 EDD 26/01/13
MrsMallard (35) DC1 EDD 26/01/13 She?s a girl!
Salt1 (38) DC1 EDD 27/01/13 She?s a girl!
Lilblondepessimist (33) DC4 EDD 28/01/13
MamaMary (31) DC2 EDD 28/01/13 She?s a girl!
Sebsmama (32) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
BionicEmu (26) DC2 EDD 29/01/13
Missymoo (32) DC2 EDD 30/01/13
DiscoDomina (31) DC1 EDD 30/1/13 He's a boy!
Brugmansia (35) DC1 EDD 31/01/13
Mummypud (32) DC3 EDD 31/01/13
PipIsOutNow (27) DC2 EDD 31/01/13 scan 19/09/12

oh that's good news Tugs, I got the impression from the website that you weren't allowed.

I have my 24 week midwife appointment next week and will ask about the flu and whooping cough jabs there. I am eligible for a flu jab anyway (due to being asthmatic) and got a letter from them saying they would start to give them from late October, so I'm not sure if I'll have to wait till then or if the midwife will have her own supply.

Congratulations and welcome Bernie!

hi All,
So I have picked my 'doula' but now having slight nerves - the fact that she is supposed to be on call for me 24/7 throughout January but she has an email address that she emails me from but when i reply, i just get a bounce back and a mobile phone that you seemingly can't leave voicemails on!!

I have been quite pernickety with her about the detail in the contract which we've both now signed but she is getting quite hassly already for the deposit money. the cynic in me thinks that's because she is desperate for some cash, my rationale friend says that that is what will seal the deal and from her perspective, she needs this reassurance that i don't suddenly change my mind and so she loses some other prospective clients. am not sure what i think now...

when i say desperate for cash... my mind is wondering why she so urgently needs it now, as our first antenatal sesh isn't until end of October so why couldn't i just pay her then?? Or is that unreasonable?

god sake how can she be on call with no voicemail? id be having second thoughts about her

godzookey can you actually change to someone else if you've already signed a contract?

Godzookey this woman is going to be your right hand, have a chat with her tell her your fears about the situation you never know being this honest this early on could make for a great working relationship if not then at least you know now. How awful would it be to discover you don't get on closer to the birth x

Godz I think the fact that you don't entirely trust her is a big problem when you are going to be relying on her for something so important, I think boutique's advice is good

Something for nothing alert was in the post office today to ask about premium bonds for the wee dumpling n arriva do a free 10k 12 month new parent life cover www.postoffice.co.uk/newparent

Off to NCT tomorrow wish me luck

Forgot to add

www.countthekicks.org/how-to-count-the-kicks/

On how much your baby should be moving

hi ladies,
thanks for your thoughts - i actually dropped her an email today saying SORT IT OUT.. in a nice way obviously

she was actually supposed to be starting antenatal yoga this sat pm but has now moved this to next saturday pm....

good luck tomorrow boutique!!

Hi all

godz some great advice here from other posters. So glad you have emailed her to get things sorted - fingers crossed it all gets resolved. This is such an important relationship.

Good luck tomorrow boutique. My belly buds arrived the other day do have been playing music to the bump pretty much every day. Hard to believe we are all so far along now.

squealy what kind of music are you playing? Have you gone down the classical route or are you giving your little one an introduction in dub step?

pfft my boyfriends got a cold. i drove him work at twenty to six this morning. got a text at eight to say he had to leave cos he felt sooo ill so hes at hos mums. i told him he should try being up the duff and feeling pukey. selfish sod (him not me)

Currently drinking coffe in house of Fraser at bluewater, about to go into the baby and toddler show to gaze at stuff we don't need and won't buy but it's fun for a couple of hours. Going to brave Ikea later for bedroom storage...

Good luck today Boutique

Has anyone been having Braxton Hicks yet? I had what I think may have been tatty this morning, but that's just based on matching what i felt with the descriptions I've read.

Tatty = that

i dont think i'll know until im told im having one brugs altho i think im almost looking forward to it

Brug I have been having braxton hicks since 14 weeks! Usually get them if thirsty or busting to pee but also at random times. Midwife assures me this is normal. Seem to remember it from last time too.

Just picked my boys up from scout day out they r shattered but still need feeding!

No BH for me (yet).

Pascha did you resist temptation?

Prickly we are going for a real mix. Baby seems to like Indie... Trying to get positive associations with one classical music song before I go to sleep each night in the hope it may magically induce sleep in baby once born .

Lora surely it must be the dreaded man flu not just a cold!

Had a busy day again today laid a floor and did some painting. Leaving the sanding to DH. Going to try and chill out a bit more tomorrow.

I did, Squealy. DH spent Thirty whole quid on one romper suit . It was fun just wandering round and we did get some useful info on car seats (thanks mum), rocker chairs (thanks mil) and am now contemplating a third SCC because DH really likes the look of the Manduca.

I get braxton hicks, not painful ATM, just a tightening of the bump that lasts for a minute or so and then relaxes, maybe a couple of times a day. I didn't get them til 36 weeks last time.

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Squealy you laid a floor?! I think you're some kind of super hero!

I'm off to the Bluewater baby show today, the plan is just to products at things and get some ideas. I wonder if DP will crack and buy something - fingers crossed!

I'm having serious boob issues lately, my bras were really cutting in so i measured myself and went out yesterday and bought some cheapy bigger ones, but they hurt too. I don't know whether I need to buy bigger still or if I've hurt myself through wearing I'll fitting bras for a week. I think the problem is that the top of my bump is now where my bra sits, but surely i can't go from a 34B to a 40D, i don't look like a D

You ribcage expands as the bump moves up so you could conceivably be one or two back sizes bigger. My boobs are tender too, although my bump is low- just above bellybutton. I think it's just one of those things.

There's a stand at the show full of nursing bras and a measuring service, you could ask them to see what they think you are.

I've been getting Braxton hicks for weeks too but apparently happens early with second babies. I find them a little bit uncomfy but given the amount of kicking I'm getting i'm assuming it's normal.

pascha blimey, £30 on a romper suit! Must be a good one!!

Lora I actually feel sorry for your DH, bless him going home early, he must have felt crap!

Am jealous about all the baby shows, nothing near us unfortunately.

Anyone else struggling with baby names? I'm still not sure and worried I'm not going to come up with anything I really love.

Ps I had a spider in my bed last night, an effing spider - I actually heard it first, put the light on, searched and searched and then the little bugger ran across the bed (was not small)