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FrustratedSycamoreBonks · 12/11/2012 21:42
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bringonthetrumpets ·
19/01/2013 15:52
I'm sorry Thunder. Damn hormones! They suck when they're not supporting a pregnancy. We're keeping you in our thoughts for next month!
Hey pear!! Give us an update!
I've always wanted to get into quilting....no time like the present when I've got loads of time on my hands these days.
Jojobump1986 ·
19/01/2013 16:02
Thunder you'll be getting some mail in 3-5 days (weather dependant!) so you can always POAS again if there's no sign of AF! 
Next time you do it you need to give us fair warning & set a specific time to do it so we can all sit around waiting for the result! 
peardrop2 ·
19/01/2013 16:13
Thunder sorry for your disappointment today. I haven't forgotten how it feels when you get a bfn. Symptom spotting kept me sane in a odd way so keep us updated
I seem to have completely lost track of everything as I thought trumpets was having twins or is that blending?
Has everyone had their 20w scan now then since you're talking about gender?
kittykatsforever ·
19/01/2013 20:09
Sorry thunder I'm hoping your abit early, the latest bfp I got was cd43 of a usual 30 day ish cycle, that really was mental but it can happen fx
Good to hear from you pear, how did your 20wker go????
Yes a lot of us have had it, stats update:
Me :girl
Bringon: girl
Frust: boy
Blending: one of each
Lib: surprise
Lor: awaiting but still a surprise we think! hoping to change her mind mwa ha ha
Were a small crew now!
Come on don't keep us in suspence!!
she's having a boy too
kittykatsforever ·
19/01/2013 20:11
Bloody hell I have got a baby brain and oh the places is a girl too!
OhThePlacesYoullGo ·
19/01/2013 20:34
Have been looking at girly things, how cute is this stuff? Boyfriend and I have also set some ground rules to parenting today. These include: no boarding school, as many sleep overs and friends over to play as baby wants, bed time stories every night and a swing in the garden.
As you can see we are prepared. 
FrustratedSycamoresRocks ·
19/01/2013 21:00
places I think you might regret this one "as many sleep overs and friends over to play as baby wants" you might want to re-phrase it so you have more control.
Rest are looking good.
Ooh 4 of each and 2 surprises.
kittykatsforever ·
20/01/2013 07:07
He he I love the whole as many sleepovers etc your little girl will love you in a few years you may wana decide on if you'll let her sleep over with you in the immediate future as that decision will be the big one, believe me lol
That's amazing news pear, you did say you thought it was a boy right from the begining!
Has anyone else got any parenting mantras they've decided to stick to?!?
Trying to think if I've got any, I know we definatly decided under no circumstances was dd ending up in our bed, if she needs soothing we go into her room and do it there she gets to come in first thing to have a bottle and watch cartoons though if we're off ( or daddy has her!!)
I don't ever want to argue with dh infront of her as we did once and she cryed, made me feel very guilty
FrustratedSycamoresRocks ·
20/01/2013 08:18
Yeah pear am pleased as punch that my suspicions were right.
kitty any mantras? Co-sleep, feed on demand when and where baby wants, (but don't stop the car just to feed) refuse to feed in toilets or change rooms, trust your instincts,
And some that I didnt start with but have learnt, don't go to baby groups just to compare/compete, don't hide a SN child away, don't trust anyone that says a test gives 100% results. 5% is a big enough risk to be worried, never trust a HV this is just my experience btw, and doesn't apply to all HVs, I'm sure there's some good ones, don't sweat it with the socks/hats/mitts, never make promises you can't keep, be firm and consistent (whilst they can give it a good go even the most determined child cannot scream forever, they fall asleep eventually, you just have to wait it out)
And finally communication is the key to everything.
peardrop2 ·
20/01/2013 08:21
Thanks kitty Congratulations on your baby girl & to everyone else who has recently found out!
We have discussed a couple of things recently. 1. No sleeping in the bed at the baby stage (probably means no feeding either as I'll fall asleep upright!). 2. Sugary drinks and sweets only allowed at the weekend and not before 3yrs old.
peardrop2 ·
20/01/2013 08:33
Ahh thanks for the heads up Frus! Can't wait for that argument. They think I'm nuts for watching what I eat in pregnancy already and tried to feed me cider and pâté on Xmas eve
FrustratedSycamoresRocks ·
20/01/2013 08:52
I think they might need strict watching then pear and make sure that DH is completely on your side about it. they sound a little bit nuts already to me,
Jojobump1986 ·
20/01/2013 09:07
Our main mantra is not to do anything just because it's the norm or what other people are doing. It might make people think we're a bit odd at times but we're prepared to make controversial decisions if we think they're in the best interests of the children. On that basis, we're probably going to homeschool. I'm trained to be a teaching assistant up to age 8 so I can manage the early years at least! I was listening to my sister & SIL discussing my niece's bullying. SIL: "Well everyone gets bullied, don't they. It stays with you though..." It upset me because not everyone in the world is a bully & I plan to try & keep my children away from those who are until they've reached the point where they have the self-confidence to deal with it - i.e. once they're past the awkward teenage years! I find it depressing that children are taught that being treated appallingly is 'normal'.
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OhThePlacesYoullGo ·
20/01/2013 09:32
Can we add EDDs to it, and how about a little bit about us, like what we do or where we are, or if its our first baby or our 5th cos I'd like to know a bit more about you all.
June 5th, Trainee Clinical Psychologist, my living room , first baby.
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