March 2013 VIII: feeling kicks, comparing knits and halfway there

[theTramp]

Old thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/1588951-March-2013-VII-Our-little-pumpkins-are-getting-fatter?msgid=35174657#thread

Takeaway was a bit disappointing. Only one that delivers has crap pizzas but usually the calzone are ok and nice fries but not today :( wish the nice places deliver :(

Yay to nice takeaway em. Shame to not so nice one ood.

Have been watching children in need. Pregnancy hormones and sick and sad children are a bad mix. And then having to listen to the drivel of girls aloud. ,its take myself to bed and read.

Hope everyone is well.

OC x

Why oh why did I put children of need on? DH just looked round so see me crying into my dinner.

Interesting to hear about choices of changing bag. I'm really reluctant to buy a proper changing bag as I don't think I'll use it, I take the bare minimum of stuff with me day to day I don't even own a handbag! So I'm thinking of just getting a satchel/man bag type thing that I can persuade DH to carry as much as possible or I might get one of these nappy wallet things.

What's everyone's plans for buying stuff? I kind of want to get the majority of things before Christmas so its out the way but I don't know if I'm too keen after reading some of you haven't bought anything yet!

At my midwife appointment the other day she measured my bump I'm only 22 weeks and I measured 24 but I'm going to assume its relating to the fact I'm very short (5ft) so there's not that much room in there as it is if that makes sense?

I've been feeling loads of kicks and my friend at work saw my stomach move the other day through my jumper!Eek!

Not sleeping brilliant here either but its more to do with cats climbing on me during the night than anything pregnancy related! I did wake up the other night having a sudden panic about how I'm going to get in the house with a baby plus buggy etc without letting the cats out(indoor cats) and then couldn't get back to sleep!

Also liking the idea of maternity pjs might have to invest in some, have taken to stealing DH t-shirts but even they won't fit for long!

Anyway have a good weekend everyone!

OK everyone maternity PJs of snuggly cosy loveliness are: www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-check-maternity-pyjama-top-in-pyjamas-and-nightwear+B4605 and matching checked bottoms.
I bought in shop and have subsequently twigged that there is a Mumsnet discount code, but hey ho. I am happy just the same. Sizing wise, I am a 12-14 and medium is more than roomy for the bottoms. I possibly could have gone for a large at the top, as my bust really is ridiculously large, despite not looking it, but medium fits fine and sod it, if I need to I'll buy a size up at a later date.

Will catch up proper anon. Saw Frankenweenie earlier. If you haven't seen this look out for it and try to - it is fabulous!

Woo hoo just got back from twilight with DH was amazing and I want to go again already!!! Dame I can report Jacob takes his top and trousers off :) DH wanted Macdonalds but managed to get frankie and bennys wish I hadn't as it was really rubbish and neither of us really ate it!!!

Yes Ood still working but less mad whoam I trying to convince was very tempted to stay in bed all day today but then imagined my work load next week and got my butt out of bed!! Next week is killer then am going to have a couple of sick / rest days to recharge my batteries! I want a job you just work your hours and go home- or that I could just caring that everything is perfect!!!!

Sorry to hear of rubbish takeaways that's so friggin annoying and Ood nothing nice delivers here either they still say my house/post code don't excist!!!!

Oooh and excited as have now finished christmas shopping (including stocking fillers) for both boys, hubby, both nieces, my nephew, SIL and BIL including DH surprise gift- think it will be time to get wrapping soon :) have mostly done Ds2 birthday stuff too for Jan as don't want to be caught out by baby arrival as DS2 was due 17 th march and birthday is end Jan and this one is due 13th March!!

I love being organised :) control freak I know

You will hate me, I had offer for tickets to premiere but politely declined on basis that I can think of few things more boring than going to the Twilight premiere.

Anyway, popped back on because I saw this (which I LOVE) but immediately thought of JoJo (yep, owls). Adorable. www.notonthehighstreet.com/lovefrankie/product/t-wit-t-woo-and-birdie-lampshade

Worse than the twilight premiere = twilight will a gaggle of 11 year old girls who only want the adult to get them in but the adult has to endure the conversation of said 11 year old girls whilst waiting

Changing bag for £25 that looks ok to me www.notonthehighstreet.com/annaandsally/product/chic-changing-bag-stripe

tramp they are so so cute!

Twilight was amazing wasn't it Zoey?! I'll probably go again too at some point. tramp very jealous of your Premiere Tickets although I probably wouldn't have gone either - very intimidating!

Em not sure how long the anterior placenta effects things for? Hopefully it won't be long before we get regular movement eh?!

Zoey SO impressed that you've finished your Christmas AND birthday shopping! It takes me ages normally and costs a bloody fortune as I've got a massive family but I guess I need to be tough now and stop or cut down as I've got the LO to save for!

Oh, and in Nandos last night the waitress acknowledged that I was pregnant by making about joke about 'what can happen if you eat hot and spicy food!'. This is good as it means someone realised I was pregnant and not just horrendously fat but is also bad as it probably means I look full term!!

Can't believe you had tickets to the premier I would gone in a heartbeat :)
Emus a lady at the till in Argos asked when I was due the other day, when I said march she was like are you sure I would say sooner! Yes I know I am big I had sort of noticed, lol!!!!! With the shopping I just know my back/ pelvis isn't holding great and now with infection I don't want to get panic'd nearer the time as DH is useless as present shopping- however I think he has taken hint about me wanting diamond earrings

Was weird waking up to no boys in house this morning and a luxury I doubt I will get when there is 3 of the little monkeys just off to pick them up now- ave a good day x

Place marking, had a hectic few days. Will try & catch up later. Hope all well

Zoey - sorry to hear that on top of everything else you've a nasty infection. Seriously now, aim for a chilled feet up weekend. You clearly need one.

JoJo - isn't it though!

Hi ladies have been keeping up and meaning to update for ages, but can't seem to get 5mins peace.

Finally had my scan last week. It's a boy! Obviously so long as it's healthy and happy I don't care but it will be nice to have one of each. Have a friend coming round later who has just had a girl so we can do a big clothes swap. Her DS is 2 like my DD.

Sorry to hear about those with health woes. I have got rhinitis and asthma at the moment, just means am coughing and sneezing a lot, but won't really go until I have had baby and can have proper decongestants.

Lexi we have been on a fairly tight budget for various parts of parenthood so far and it's really not too bad. There's a lot of free or very cheap stuff to do with babies. Bounce and Rhyme at the library is free, most church toddler groups are around the £1/£1.50 mark including tea, biscuits and snacks for the little ones. You also get into a routine of being home for meal times etc, so it's much easier not to spend too much.

I had a Cath Kidston nappy bag which I used for the first 6 months. It is good, but quite bulky and if i hung it on the buggy the velcro would snag my tights. Now I just use an enormous leather handbag from TKMaxx and the changing mat that came with the free Boots bag. I like the look of Tramp's one and also the pacapods. Have been eyeing this up because I like the hands free option and side pockets for juice cups, bottles etc.

If anyone is after a basic/budget cot. this one has served us really well. Had it with the side off at bed height for a while when she was small and DD at 2.5 still loves it now. Tbh I don't think you need more than two levels once they can stand you just drop it, and they will get up every time they want to get out so not too much bending if you see what I mean.

Nails sound good Emus. Dd comes whilst I have my eyebrows done .

Happy weekends everyone.

Happy weekend all!
I have no chance of catching up with you all, as per!
I have been lucky so far with the night time attire as I wear night t shirts as I get all hot and bothered in PJ's, additionally DH is like a blast furnace so really don't have to worry about warmth! I guess I will have to think about something soon as my night shirts won't last for much longer and will prob be a bit chilly for BFing (if I manage it!) Unfortunatley I really struggle with spending on things I won't or rather feel I won't get the value out of. I will probably end Up buying some cheapest night shirts in a bigger size to keep me going. I did have a look in mother care the other day and nearly fell over at the price of PJ's!

clearly have no problem spending money on furniture etc however. Last night after work we went to furniture village and managed to spend £2000 on the remaining balance on our sofa, a new tv cabinet and a lamp table..eeeek! Also waiting for me when I got home was a lovely sparkly new IPad courtesy of DH who bought it "because you deserve it". I feel utterly spoilt and very, very lucky! The best thing is I can now manage face time with my beloved cousin who moved to Canada in the summer for 2 years as her DH is in the army. we are now both v happy as she will be able to keep me sane during 2am sleeplessness!

I have rather overdone it this week, calculated 50 hours in work this week and then continuing to try and sort out extension/orangery in the evenings. DH has just got up to make a start on work top fitting and tiling informing me that I must stay in bed and have a rest! May just actuall do it and then have a bath I think, bliss!

Does anyone have nice plans for the weekend?
I prommise I will try and be better at name checking etc from now on (no excuse with new toy!)
Lots of love to all xxx

Wow to the new iPad lanny, what a lovely OH you have! Glad your orangery is coming on, it sounds lovely! Will it be finished in time for Christmas?! We also need to buy new furniture but are going to wait for the NY sales!

Currently got contractors in today paving an area of garden so that we can move the small shed to make way for our larger shed/workshop.

Has anyone seen the new limited edition Glittery J2O?! I'm not sure if its out yet but has edible gold glitter in and is berry flavoured!

We had those last year emus maybe they are only out at Xmas.

zoey I'm doing a lot of the shopping now as I won't be mobile much. Though when I'm stuck I get sucked into Internet shopping so trying to concentrate on physical ships for now.

Ikea trip next week for new cot mattress & storage stuff for the pantry. Realised I wouldn't manage that sort of trip much longer.

Oh!! I guess I'm not used to looking for non-alcoholic drinks as I missed these last year then!

Feeling adventurous this weekend and going to attempt to make a Sticky Date & Raisin pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce. Going to make it in my slow cooker.

For now though I'm watching Saturday Kitchen with my favourite Adam Garcia!

Look for mocktail recipes, makes it all a bit more interesting. I don't drink much/often so we have a selection of non-alcoholic drinks

Suburban that is probably the cot we are getting and I'm going to get some fab trofast storage stuff for nappies etc too. I work in Ikea so get discount which makes it an even better bargain!

Bit of a grim start to the weekend here. Went to bed around eleven, after an awesome back rub from the man - felt a bit crunchy during but afterwards I felt like I have a spine again! Three in the morning I still hadn't managed to get to sleep. Eight in the morning the scaffolding went up for the church roof. I say up, but from the sounds of it half of it came down and went up and came down again with some force. Starting to forget what sleep is.

And then this afternoon we have someone coming round from a window company, I'm guessing about the bedroom window. On the bit that opens, the frame had rotted so much that the glass fell out. Glazier came round and basically superglued a bit of glass over the hole, a temporary measure, he called it. Yesterday I got a call from a chap from the window company asking if he could come round tomorrow, as apparently the landlord says it's urgent. Well, yes, it is urgent, but it was just as urgent three months ago when the thing fell out in the first place!

Really wish we knew already whether I'll pass the credit check for the new place. If I do, we'll be moving in a month, and I can tell window man to bugger off and come back when we're not here. And I'd be able to to start thinking about furniture shopping, as the place we're hoping for is unfurnished, and all I actually own is a bed, a bookcase, a chest of drawers, a washing machine, and a tumble drier - all of which I had to get myself because the landlord just doesn't believe in replacing anything worn out. Argh!

Tomorrow's plan involves Next to collect trousers, and Primark for some really really big pants. And hopefully lots of sleep!

We have the basic ikea cot. Dd3 didn't use it for about a year! It's NI drop side though.
Sounds like you'll need ikea stormy
hamnvik was your name ikea inspired?

Just marking where I've read to, Ood I thought ahh now that explains the nickname too, lol.