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March 2013 VII: Our little pumpkins are getting fatter

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Sheldonella · 16/10/2012 08:31

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Em2010 · 31/10/2012 14:03

vivee yay for healthy baby boy!! Congratulations!

Manda sorry to hear about your ergonomic problems! No practical solutions here but hope you can get comfy.

lexi lovely to have you back! So sorry about builders problems. What z pain! Glad to hear you are feeling more kicks though, it's a great feeling isn't it!

pink thank you for the pram advice!! That's really helpful! To clarify then- with the p&t does the newborn go on top with the toddler in the bottom? I'm hoping I won't have to use a double too much as ds can walk quite a lot.

Hmm ds is upstairs not going down for his nap, think I'd better go and address this! We are off to my mums later to make Halloween biscuits and then have to rush home to do pumpkin carving with dh! Looking forward to lots of little trick or treaters later although I'm on my second box of sweets having bought the first a couple of weeks ago and dh and I ate the lot... Oops!

Em2010 · 31/10/2012 14:12

ethel sorry about the cold! Early night and hot choccy for you!

Thanks again for advice on bf. I am going to tell her I'm not sharing because I don't want any negative fb on the names I like! (Partly true!) In an ironic twist that I haven't mentioned- bf and I actually have almost the same first name!! We've always thought it was great so maybe wouldn't be the end of the world if our dds did end up with the same name!

pinkpeony4 · 31/10/2012 14:13

Em the newborn goes underneath so kind of head by your knees and the toddler on the top on a small seat. If he walks a lot, have you considered a buggyboard? We have one on our Buggyboard and ds2 loves it. You can even get one with a seat. I remembered another thing P&T is good for, carrying shopping in the bottom seat when you only have one child in it [hsmile] How old is your ds (sorry I have forgotten). When I had mine ds1 was 2 years 4 months and he is quite a small boy but still used to look huge in the top seat. I used it for 6 weeks after ds3 was born and ds2 was a small 22 month old and he used to struggle with naptimes because it didn't recline.

zoeymlucas · 31/10/2012 14:22

Hmmmm lost MASSIVE post [hangry]

Lexi Am so glad your back and you have been able to proccess whatever was going on and are feeling in a much better place now - roll on the safe arrival of baby :) In bed sounds the best place to be if you was dizzy

Manada I am not brave just very hot headed and was so disgusted at her I couldnt help myself to see someone hit a child around the face was too much in all honesty I wanted to do the same to the mother but the child was there. My bother and son are 3 years apart and are so much more like brothers than uncle and nephew and love spendin time together and doing everything together. Its why my son is at mums alot, not because I want him to be or anything just they are so close and enjoy each others company so much and when I had DS1 I was 18 and lived at home which made the bond even more! Plus as DS1 had a breathing condition he would have to be resustitated a few times so nurserys wouldnt take him so mum looked after him while I worked as she fosters from home so he is VERY close to my mum and dad as well as in all honesty they helped me raise him to the point my dad built an extension to try and keep me at home when I wanted to move out

Sorry your cold is back Ethel and I hope it clears off soon!

I still havent been to doctors as havent had time but it is ALOT less sore today which I am taking as a good sign

Em2010 · 31/10/2012 14:26

Thanks pink. I had thought of a buggy board - ds is 2.3 at the moment and very unreliable at walking nicely- I have terrifying visions of him running off and me having to leave a newborn alone whilst I try and retrieve him! He is small for his age and doesn't like to recline (too nosy like his mum!) so maybe the p&t might be ok. Think a trip to John Lewis is in order for further investigation! Any excuse for a shopping trip!

GummiberryJuice · 31/10/2012 14:34

Yeah for team blue Vivee

Lexiindisguise · 31/10/2012 14:52

Ooh forgot to say JoJo and Zoey get to docs' and get sorted! Hope all is OK!
DH has left plaintive voicemail for builder saying 'we just need to know what's going on, we can delay a few weeks, but we can't delay the baby and if you don't have time to do the work please let us know'. He'd been really good up until a couple of weeks ago when we asked for the final quote and we suspect he's maybe taken on more work than his team can do. But we need to know!
Will follow up and try and find an alternative just in case, but those spoken to so far have said they can't start till late January. It seems really busy.
Pink I am sure yours will be lovely when it's done!
DH just came home bearing fish fingers to make me a fish finger sandwich (my default poorly comfort food [hblush]) and hobnobs. Bless him. Curled up on sofa with cats and will call MW if still dizzy in the morning.
Thanks for the welcome back, all :)

JoJoBella84 · 31/10/2012 15:12

vivee welcome to team blue :)
I'm still keeping everything gender neutral until he arrives and definitely has a willy :)
I wouldn't like to spend lots on boyish things to be presented with a girl!!

JoJoBella84 · 31/10/2012 15:14

manda last night I thought it might need a stitch but it seems to have healed over well today, still tender, red and hot though so there is no harm in getting it checked out even if it's not leaking today!!
The joys!!

theTramp · 31/10/2012 15:27

Lexi - so glad you're feeling more like yourself. Total fag about the builders, although am sure you'll cope with whatever discomfort for a few weeks if it means babies room is ready...

So chiropractor .. Turns out I've a left shoulder issue and the pelvis issue is actually down to the top of my spine being too rigid. This is thanks to my twisting my spine on a regular basis and straining the ligaments. Way I sit, sleep and so on all = twist not straight. So despite good posture I'm doing everything else wrong. Typical. Good news is apparently I was responding well to stuff he was doing to help. Bad news is because pelvis starts to move about in prep for babies arrival the corrective stuff can't happen until post birth & breast feeding (sigh). So preventative not cure at the mo.

Result of all this pushing and prodding is a proper Socs tumble fest. So strain earlier may well have been Socs sitting in wrong spot. Bump generally feeling bit sore today so I suspect I'm having another spurt of bulge growth and the muscles are moaning. I may also just need to have a bit of a feet up day.

Anyway, enough bout me. More great scan news, which is fab to hear and sounds like cold sufferers are feeling better - although not that cough, you poor thing.

I thought a names compendium on FB might be helpful but after reading all your comments on names I'm guessing I'm in the minority opinion group when I say I've no issue discussing names etc. Mind you my criteria may be stricter to start with: can't have been on top 100 baby names of last 3 years, needs to be a name that is more likely to be used as is than as a shortened version and nothing biblical. These are non negotiable rules!

Thanks for Seraphine knitwear discount heads up. I actually got so fed up that I went to Phase 8 and bought a waterfall cardigan today. I really don't "do" cardigans, to fussy, don't keep my neck warm and just flap about too much but with bump and dresses seems only workable option & I'm cold. Or I was cold.

All of you with builders and decorating going on I am impressed. Sounds like its all go go go. We've a few bits that need doing - kitchen cupboards to be installed, new decking on terrace, top Half of stairs bannister and Finish shower in spare/Socs room. Extension is in discussion and prob one to tackle post Socs.

Chefette · 31/10/2012 16:02

Laydeez!!!! Crikey what have I missed?! It's like eastenders meets river city?! With a bit of holby mixed in?! I don't watch any of these by the way, just surmising!!! Grin

I am back, not really been away, just not read boards since sat morn as super super busy, but have dipped in and out of FB as its easier. I'll give you a run down, but firstly, sorry but name checking is mostly out the window-phone restricted with crap reception. Remembered a few things tho so hear we go:

Scars sound sore and hopefully on the mend?

Exciting talk of buggies, our interest is in robustness and height adjustableness for DP and I like the look of 3 wheelers for my country rambles, as well as getting something that is comparable with other mainstream "stuff" SO, looking at Quinny Buzz 3. Jane Trider is close second I think.

Holy moly MrsR you have some serious stuff going on, BUT I think you have some MN friends here who have given good advice, following on in the vein of our earlier posts. I can also appreciate the views of others ref language and descriptions-I imagine it could be a combination of fear worry hurt and frustration; a defence mechanism to avoid being emotionally hurt again, as indeed I believe you are hurting already (forgive my armchair psychology).

Previous advice good, go to a solicitor, get the facts; I know you post about your house not bring in your name, however my understanding is that if you are married it doesn't matter: assets are split, equity, capital, properly, pensions etc, and not sure about laws on maintenance in England (don't think it applies in Scotland), but there are required %'s of non resident parents salary/income due when you have children for their maintenance. Someone already posted that the relationships board is a good place on here, I agree. Start making lists love, of what you want, what's important, what does your gut say, what is worst case scenario(s), what support do YOU have in RL, what are your obligations that you must commit to, what do you want from this man, and this life? You DON'T need this situation to go through life in, YOU can create another. On another tack, I may have missed the discussion, but are you any further forward with the sad stomach issues with your baby? What is the latest prognosis? On all counts, I do wish you well x

jojo I was worlds best at procrastination on the academic front-from experience go for it, it's easier to reedit what you've written, than write from scratch: I left my undergrad diss till last minute and ended up having to write it over a bank holiday weekend (10,000 words), my Masters in 10 days ( 25,000) and PhD in 6 weeks, (90,000 and all illustrations/data/charts). Total nightmare. Especially when after viva I had to do major correction whilst doing my indirect taxation training and exams in Aberdeen and travelling to Durham every weekend-I feel for you!

Very exciting Halloween talk, I am most impressed!

Congrats on all new team colour additions, thoughts are with those undergoing tests, even if not mentioned on here.

Mat B1 form, you get from midwife, and it is issued AFTER 21 weeks, yes you need it to give copy to work , or for benefits, and yes to DPs work for Pat Leave, please no one get caught out in the timing on that one, especially those ED dates timing early in feb or even jan????!

It is DSS 4th birthday this wkend, DPs mum coming (4of us in 1 bed flat?!) with cake! Also she is baby sitting Friday night so we can go see Michael MacIntyre at the AECC. Getting hair cut and coloured (!!!!) on sat, then Bonfire sat night at edzell so all good fun.

Last weekend saw sky fall (awesome) and went to good friends for dinner and stay over we've not seen them for ages, Sunday my brother came for coca cola roast gammon-not seen him for months as he works offshore and he's doing up his flat to sell, and looking at buying down near me and DP!!

Cottage refurb coming along, but the bill for roof repairs pretty steep so sold my motorbike (. SadSad. ). Realistically wasn't going to be using it in next 18 months i guess, and would rather have dry heids!! Kitchen goes in next week and bathroom and back lobby refurb there after, so once all the odds and sods done we are on track for getting home at end of November.

Tried to get work pinned down about mat leave, dates, pay, my role cover, and return to work. It didn't go well, HR profess not to know the answers and my line manager igniting my emails!!! I work for a large global oil exploration and production company for crying out loud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess what girls, at 23 weeks tomorrow I have felt bumpy move!!! It can only be described as "flumping", and when I semi-recline, you can SEE it!!!!!! OMG how cool.

At my last (superb) weekly ante natal Relaxation class, the class leader told us she is about to do her Hypnobirthing training, so we will benefit from that in class; and, has asked if I would be interested in trialling some one on one hypno techniques and time!!!!

So, started throwing up last night at 9pm, and it continued on the hour every hour till 11:30am today, bottom end from 5 am (sorry TMI) and the sorest joints, muscles and aching body. Was worried about bumpy, DP phoned MW, it's going around, and said bump would take what it needed from me, as I was its first line of defense; prescribed full fat coke cut with boiled water, which together with paracetamol 2 hours ago seems to have worked, as no emissions in last 3 hours. OMG have NEVER been so sick, EVER!!!! Confused

Currently lying on sofa with a bucket, phone and 2 cats!

Chefette · 31/10/2012 16:05

Oh also forgot, am sorry for all back and hip probs, ouchy ouchy ouchy xx

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JoJoBella84 · 31/10/2012 17:19

Eeeeh, back from the GP, who was lovely. I really like her... much nicer than the male GP's at that surgery! Anyhoo, I'm now sporting an iodine (might have that wrong) patch covered in an enormous dressing (apparently they can stain yellow everywhere so the bigger the dressing the better! Looks like another free wax on the NHS for meeeeeeee when this bad boy comes off :(
I have to keep it covered for two days, I've been given a spare patch too just in case I need to change the dressing myself but if it hasn't made an effort to heal properly in 48 hrs I need to go back and they'll check it out again. She said that although it's inflamed and red it's not looking infected, just sore and healing which is reassuring.

chefette I'm trying very hard not to procrastinate with this one!! I've had 3 weeks less than everyone else to have it written and have turned down offers of an extension on the basis that I would just procrastinate so I might as well get the proposal and all supporting evidence in and ultimately it's going to be read, and feed back will be given. It's not graded and I'll still get lots of help keeping up with the dissertation! I've just never heard of a proposal being 2500 words... or evidenced for that matter!! All of my flat mates (who aren't doing NHS degrees) have shown me their work and it's no more than a side of A4 stating what topic they're covering and why. The type of research they'll be carrying out... that's it.
Roll on January when I can bugger off up north to have a baby :)

lannyshrops · 31/10/2012 17:24

Welcome back bbface, suburban, kirsty I have to say I was very upset with some of the comments made by mrsrigby, specifically in relation to her neighbours husband and did consider leaving the group too.

I did try and support you mrsR and I am all for speaking your mind on here, but I did find you very offensive at times. I also found it very difficult to maintain support for you as you appeared to show no sign of taking on board any advice given to you by eithermyself or any one else on here. From a purely selfish perspective I felt that you were bringing the mood of the thread down and I personally did not appreciate that. I will be honest and let you know that I will not be responding to your posts as I dont feel that I have anything further to add and I do not feel that I can help you in any way. I am only telling you this as I try to respond to as many people on here as I can and I need you to know why I am not responding to you.

Missed you lexi lovely to have you back too! I came home early today as the heat in work was unbearable and I just couldnt cope, and now I am home I feel fine! I too feel like a fraud. Being pg is bloody hard work! I'm so sorry about the builders but well done on trying to see the bright side, lots of hugs for you xx
I cant believe how many of us are doing buliding works...mine is nearing the end thank GOD! Why oh why did we start though, fed up of dust, living out of boxes etc.

october I agree black is easier to wear but am sooooo sick of the lack of choice in colour in pregnancy clothes! It comes to something when grey is a viable colour option against black!

zoey will you please stop making my Envy of your doings!! first lovely dh, then beautiful crib and now sweets and stew and lovely close family! If i didnt feel like you are one if my closest friends then I would really not like you! Grin As it is, I love hearing nice things about peoples life, it makes me happy vicariousley (sp)

tramp so so sorry you have pain today and I know it's not funny, but I did chuckle at you 70yr old jappenese lady immage! Same to you manda immage of dwarf you is really v funny Grin sorry!Can I also say that I just love the very helpful advice / insights you have on things, can you be my mum please? I dont have one so i'm looking to adopt if possible!!!

sheldon I hope the knitting was worth it! I know what you mean though, I have been so engrosed in cross stitch in the past and then regretted it the next day, gah!

cheff! I missed you! Sorry you are poorley and glad you are on the mend. Did you get the cola gammon from come dine with me? I seem to remember it on there a while ago and I have to say it looked lovely!

jojo well done on going to Dr's, very sensible! How did it go?

Love to all x

lannyshrops · 31/10/2012 17:25

x posted jojo glad all sorted out, hope you feel better now x

StealthToddler · 31/10/2012 17:26

Hi all
Thanks for all the good wishes - you are a marvellous lot!
Had the amnio today. All very straightforward and now tucked up in bed with feet up listening to lots of trick or treating!
Feel much more optimistic now that baby is just small. Downs test back Monday I hope then they are also doing a full karyotyping which results will be another 2 weeks. Fingers crossed.

StealthToddler · 31/10/2012 17:36

Another one doing building works here lannyshrops. We moved out of our house 3 weeks ago and our big renovations got underway last week. Will (fingers crossed ) have baby in rented place and will be moving back in summer. All very stressful huh? Hope yours have gone well.

Lexiindisguise · 31/10/2012 17:44

Eek chefette- hope you continue to feel better, sounds really nasty. And good luck to you, lanny, stealth and any others having work done on your homes! Builder finally rang and admitted the job he is on is trickier than they thought and he can start the loft, but not till Dec 3rd, finishing 1st week Feb. We've agreed but said that is the absolute latest due to baby! He also told us we need all the upstairs ceilings taking out & replacing due to low head height, am beginning to wonder what I have let myself in for....
Stealth glad to hear you are home & tucked up safe!

StealthToddler · 31/10/2012 17:47

Also on buggies - I had a P&t when I had just ds1 and 2 with 17 months between. Hated it but it was the best option. I had the P&t vibe with the brake button in the middle of the bar which is dreadful as you then can't push one handed (as u can't have hand in the middle) and I kept doing emergency stops. The extra seat hardly reclines and with 2 kids in it there is almost no room for shopping so you need lots of carabena (don't know how to spell it) hooks off the main handle bar to hang bars off. Also very heavy and useless on London buses - doesn't fit down the aisle of some buses. And terrible to fold down. I sold mine.
Would suggest looking at eBay if you are buying buggies. I sold mine on eBay god about half what I paid brand new and included loads of accessories.

StealthToddler · 31/10/2012 17:52

Just sending Spider-Man, a pirate and a devil off trick or treating....

Lexiindisguise · 31/10/2012 18:19

Eek chefette- hope you continue to feel better, sounds really nasty. And good luck to you, lanny, stealth and any others having work done on your homes! Builder finally rang and admitted the job he is on is trickier than they thought and he can start the loft, but not till Dec 3rd, finishing 1st week Feb. We've agreed but said that is the absolute latest due to baby! He also told us we need all the upstairs ceilings taking out & replacing due to low head height, am beginning to wonder what I have let myself in for....
Stealth glad to hear you are home & tucked up safe!

OoooOoooOoood · 31/10/2012 18:35

We are waiting on a builder too but they will be working on the cellar so not so disruptive as long as the house doesn't fall down

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Chefette · 31/10/2012 18:56

Aw ta muchly lanny and lex (and welcome back to the happy marchers!) Grin knew you lot would miss my humour and quirky turn of phrase haha Wink

Pleased to report still no return of the vom, but not going to work tomorrow as still feel like I've been flattened by an arctic truck!!

The gammon recipe is adapted from Nigella (I can never leave a recipe untweaked) and DP and DB love it!!!! I did read on the net that she had adapted it from somewhere else-think its something they do to tenderise meat in southern US states.

good-o Jojo on dressing, and stealth (?) (hope I got that right can't go back and check on phone) on taking it easy post amnio.

Building work sucks, and it is SO expensive!!!!! Sadly we wont have new rooms or extra space to show for it, just making what was there liveable!!! Hoping its fab when done, will post photos on FB