July Mummies - 3rd Trimester = lots of loo roll!!

[IamBlossom]

MummyZena 22.7.06 34 expecting a girl
HumphreysCorner 1.7.06 Age 36 Expecting a girl
usandbump 3.7.06 Age 28 Expecting a boy
bumpybel 4.7.06 Age 32 (33 in May)
spub 4.7.06 Age 35 (36 in August) Expecting a boy
twisty 5.7.06 Age 27
puddytat99 6.7.06 (Age 33)
dangirl 8.7.06 Age 31
deblaca 8.7.06 Expecting a boy
jane OT 9.7.06
OldieMum 11.7.06 Age 44
lilianna 12.7.06
kayzed 14.7.06 Age 32 (33 on 9/7) Expecting a girl
AggiePanther 15.7.06 Age 37 (38 on 21/7)
monkeychops 16.07.06
2ndtimelucky 16.7.06
jom 17.7.06 Age 37
mumtwobe 18.7.06
Straightforward 19.7.06 Age 32 (33 on 20/6)
jersey 21.7.06 Age 34 (35 on 30/5) Expecting a Boy
heartinthecountry 22.7.06 Age 34
agalch 23.7.06 Age 34 (35 on 10/4)
madness 23.7.06
Clara1 23.7.06
pinkdolly 25.7.06 Age 25 Expecting a girl
entropy 25.7.06
IamBlossom 26.07.06 30 Expecting a boy
Wallace 27.7.06 Age 27
malachismum 27.7.06
kbaby 28.7.06
maewest 28 or 30.7.06
Cwmtydu 31.7.06

Bumpybel - so glad you have told me that choc makes for a calm baby!!! I only buy Greens and Blacks organic, so that also eleviates some guilt - if it is organic, it MUST be good for you, right?

My preghead moment yesterday:
Our studio that I work from is on a relatively busy street, and a I always lock up if I go to the shop (to buy chocolate) cos we have our laptops etc in there. Well yesterday I locked up, went to shop, came back and found the keys in the door! All ready for someone to just enter as they please! Oops.

Thanks for the hygiene tip, will be packing a pack of anti-septic wipes.

Gorgeous day today! DH mowing the lawn, love that smell.

happy weekends
x

Evening ladies

Whoopee-sooooooooooo pleased Sezer got voted out. The look on his face was just amazing.

Have been sat on my sun lounger all day while DD played on her mini bouncy castle. Used factor 8 but still a tad pink . Squeezed into my 34C bikini top ouch. DH kept taking photos every yime I leaned forward. My nips have been big and brown for ages. Have started to become tender to touch now. Must be in preparation for the birth.

pinkdolly-sorry to hear about your headache. Touch wood I haven't had a bad one for weeks now. I know that when I have the next one it will be a sure sign that madam is ready to put in an appearance like last time.

Have told DH that I could do with the baby coming in 2 weeks but that just panicked him. He is painting the skirting boards as I write. Then it is wallpaper on-yay!

LOL at all your preghead moments.

DD saying I'm tired-again! so I'm off to get some tea so she can have an early night.

Love to all. Byee for now.

xxx

Evening ladies,

Have had a glorious afternoon on the beach with DH and the girls. It was so nice.

Who was it who mentioned their DD having a ballet performance close to your due date?
Well...I picked up my DD this morning to be told that her very first performance will be on 22nd July, 3 days before my due date. She will be 4 in 2 weeks and I soo want to go and see her. I am one of those annoying mums who come early to pick her up, just so I can peer through the windows.

Kayzed- With regards to nipples. I was told a few months back not too wash your boobs as this can dry them out (just for breast feeding purposes). Instead every night I apply a cocoa butter moisturiser (tesco's own £1.68). Been using it for months and dont have any strech marks either (i was riddled with them with the girls).

Bumpy-With regards your nipples. It is natural for your nipples to grow v.big and dark. I was always told that it's to prepare for breastfeeding baby. But dont worry they will shrink back afterwards.

I am so glad Sezer has gone. I was too tired to watch last night. But I admit I voted for him the night before. He just seemed so sure that he wouldn't get evicted, I'm glad his ego got deflated a bit.

Well, am off for another early night. Lounging around on a hot beach certainly tires you out. Nite nite.

What is the washer treatment girls as I associate washers with plumbers

xxx

Good evening to you all,

Just thought I'd pass this on - it might help (sorry to those who already do it)
I did my shopping online the other day, had it delivered this morning. Sainsbury's shopping that is. The service seems wonderful. After our recent move we have discovered that some families in our area shop online. It saves a lot of time trapsing around the store with a screaming toddler in tow. I've decided to keep on shopping this way after LO is born. Much less hassle, and you get someone else to push the trolley around for you. A Godsend especially if you've got stiches and are very sore. (I recall someone said that they were pushing around a trolley after their first one was born).

IamBlossom - You sound the same as me re cleaning. I get the same response from DH if ever I moan about having to do everything. Its anoying how he can make toast in the morning and then happily leave everything out including crumbs everywhere until he decides to clean it later in the day.I always end up cleaning it as I cant stand going in the kitchen and seeing it there. We also have the mail left or he puts it all in a cupboard complete with empty envelopes!!

HumphreysCorner - lol at your dh taking pictures.

Kayzed - I have completely numb nipples or so DH says anyway.They havent increased in sensitivity at all. When I bf DD they got cracked and sore and I used lanoson(sp) and it was excellant. Ive brought some in ready for this time.

I saw the midwife and the baby has moved head down and I am now back on track re centiles.

I dont know what to do now. When I had DD I had her in a hospital and the birth was fine apart from meconium in my waters, so this time I decided to have bump in the midwife led unit just 10 mins from home. But when we were out last night all my friends and DH told me they think its a bad idea as there are no doctors and if anything does go wrong then I have to be transfered etc. I dont know what to do plus my midwife has only just seen the consultant to ensure I can have a midwife led birth and id feel bad changing my mind.

This pregnancy is flying by and I cant believ how I have so little time left. I think because I know its going to be my last im trying to savour it and remember anything. Infact I think ill be tearful to see my bump go.

kbaby 32+2

Hi girls - great to be back after a week of DD off on half term etc. Just spent ages reading all your news - hugs to all of you - those suffering and those not!

Kbaby - I'd say go with your gut instinct and have the lo at the midwife unit. I did this with DD, and my mum was flapping about there being no drs but they are totally set up to get you to a hospital quickly if needs be. Chances are you won't need all the medical hoobeedoo, and I found the lack of hustle and bustle and bloomin equipment everywhere to be much more peaceful. Plus, I stayed in for 5 days afterwards (DD didn't 'get' bfeeding at first) and it was much calmer there than it would have been in hospital. Go for it!

please can you add me to the due list?!
I'm 18, due 7/7/06 with baby Toby.

Welcome MummyToToby-have added you to our list hun. Congratulations

xxx

Welcome MummytoToby :)

Had a bit of a mixed weekend. Highlights were that it was finally summer so deckchairs got rescued from the loft and spent most of Saturday out in the garden. Had inlaws to stay, MIL, Nana, BIL and his gf (although last 2 took the opportunity to book themselves into a hotel as they both currently live at home ). Managed to keep everyone fed and content, I think. Although there was a point when I realised I had been sitting outside by myself for about half an hour (in beayootiful sunshine) and everyone else had disappeared - went inside to check, and where were they? All crammed into the spare room (curtains closed natch) while DH showed off his new computer - weirdos! They are not bad people, just not my family and I can never seem to relax around them. They tend to moan a lot about things as well, which I find a bit wearing.

After they'd gone had a bit of a wobble on Sunday, floods of tears etc. Had good chat with DH about worries and he's going to come with me on Thurs for gtt and to mw appt next week.

Morning everyone, back in work after a week off. Can't get into the work mode at all, just thinking 4 weeks to go until I finish!!!!! .

Permanently tired a the moment, sat yesterday with feet in DS paddling pool in the shade as soooooo hot. One essay done one to go then hopefully relax. Going to pack my hospital bag tonight and one for DS just in case as sudenly realised I'm 34 weeks on friday.

You would think just having been off for a week I would have got round to it but don't know where the time went. Seeing midwife tomorrow so will check baby's position as think he has moved again.

Hope everyone is ok, re nipples mine are itchy and big!!! Same as last time so they should calm down again.

PS welcome mummytotoby.

Morning ladies

Sunburn calming down a bit today. Feels strange not to be at work-but rather nice

Have had words with DD about pushing me away all the time and saying I want daddy and not you. She said she was sorry so we will see how long it lasts.

maewest-hope you got your medal for having outlaws staying. They should be catering for you!

kayzed-I had DD in the hottest July ever in 2003-MW's were feeding me iced water. Feet were so swollen I had to keep getting in a cold bath to relieve the pressure. So far I have only seen my ankles swell once and I am alot heavier this time. Praying for a coolish time.

I need to pack DD's little suitcase as have now only 3 weeks and 5 days to go and DD did try and come 2 days early but arrived at 3-53am making it only 1 day.

The baby was kicking and squirming really bad last night in bed-took me ages to get to sleep. I mean, what was all that about?????

Mentioned to DH again about him collecting DD after the birth so that nobody needs to bring her home and 'visit' and he said what will be will be. Noooooooo, what will be will be no visitors!!!!!

Got my friend from Stafford coming this afternoon so must make an effort and tidy up a tad.

Hope you all have a good day and don't work too hard!

Love and hugs

xxx

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all had a nice weekend, welcome MummytoToby
So of all of you that have finished work. I still have four weeks left. Four day weeks now though, so not so bad I suppose. Not that I really do any work when I'm here though.
Had a lovely walk along the Shad Thames yesterday in the sun. Lots of people laughing at DS as he toddled along, going the opposite way and just generally shouting about. One cheeky tourist actually took a photo of him? Didn't like that, should have taken the camera off her. Must have tired him out though, as he only woke the once last night!
HC, I'm with you on the NO visitors! Specially in-laws. I had a dream (more of a nightmare) last night, that DH decided to stay at home with DS while I was in labour, and sent MIL to be with me instead. AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! I screamed at her to get to F* out!! Only a dream only a dream only a dream...
Maewest, bless you for putting up with your in-laws at this stage.
Kbaby, like you I feel this pregnancy is flying by. With DS it seemed to take about four years. This time it's just whizzed past. Mind you it's the waiting at the end that drags isn't it, so say nothing yet!

Well suppose I better do some work, since I bothered to come in. Have a good day everyone, and look after yourselves and your bumps... Take it easy!!!

Annie 34+4 (Oh my god!)

Morning gals, just catching up with all your posts now that i am a ladeeee of leisure! Absolute bloody bliss not working, sorry to rub it in to those still gainfully employed.

hi MummytoToby, I am having a boy again this time and intend to call him Toby too! Great choice!

KBaby, my Dh does EXACTLY that with toast/anything he makes to eat, and I go in afterwards and clear it up, cos I CAN'T leave it as much as he teases me. I am making a serious rod for my own back and am getting worse but i guess that's just how I'm made - I even get twitchy if he is driving and we get home and he doesn't park the car in the driveway in a straight line - he saw me wincing and biting my tongue and said "please tell me you are not about to comment on the lack of symmetry in my parking position?" We had to laugh. I couldn't live with me, fact.

HC, SEE YA SEZER!!! I voted him out twice, arrogant little shite, get lost.

Managed to catch some rays this weekend, but burn very easily as am a closet ginger (or not so closet, according to DH, as he has lately been trimming my "lady garden" sorry if TMI :)) and have had a busy weekend with DS. We went to my cousin's on Saturday night to babysit their 5 month old, which my god brought it all back with a vengeance! little Arthur, who is absolutely GORGEOUSLY cute, does not sleep unless you are pacing around the room with him in your arms. And woe betide you if you try and put him back in his cot or DARE to sit down. So glad DH came too, so we could take it in shifts. He eventually fell asleep on my lap till they got home at midnight, but that was haaaaaaaaaaaaard work. I am SURE DS was sleeping in his cot alone by 5 months, I don't remember him being downstairs with us after about 8-10 weeks old! The trick is to put them down sleepy but awake i found, so that they learn to take themselves off to sleep, it has certainly worked with DS. Fingers crossed this one is as good.

Right, as DS is having his sleep, I shall go and watch Sex in the City, bought the first three series especially for maternity leave hurrah! He is at nursery every afternoon till end of August too, so I am going to have a lovely time! And will be making the most of it too.

Lots of love girls.

Bloss

xxx

Hi again

Had to reprimand my MIL several times for rocking DD to sleep as I was a firm believer in putting her down awake for a sleep and it wasn't long before she was able to fall asleep on her own. Shall be doing the same again including reprimanding my MIL .

Have just picked DD up from nursery and they told me they have a suspected case of German Measles at nursery and that DD has a rash and has been laying around all morning with a temp of 100. Have made an appointment at the Drs for 5pm so will see what the outcome is. If it is that I don't know how it affects PG women-better look it up on the net.

Blossom-can't stand Lisa another moment in BB-hope she is up for eviction on Friday!

DD having a nap before the Drs so off to watch the rest of One Hour Photo I recorded the other night with Robin Williams-rather good.

xxx

Lisa needs some help with her vocabulary. I am a true believer (and this sounds very pompous) that if you have to say Fuck every second word then you are incapable of expressing yourself using any others = you are as thick as pigshit. Sorry non-big brother fans.

Hello ladies, :)
Haven't been on mumsnet for ages as I've been finishing stuff for uni. All done now though - and I've finished work too - well seeing as we run a business from home I'll probably end up doing bits and bobs but 'officially' my last day was friday so i don't have to feel guilty if I laze about a bit now.
How is everyone? I'm feeling absolutely ginormous, I'm ready for LO to arrive now, I don't see how I can possibly go another 6 weeks there's no room left!! Mind you the house is still a state and we (very wisely) decided to open up the old fireplace a fortnight ago so the place is now covered in plaster dust etc - so it's probably best if she stays put for the time being. Anybody else fit to burst?
I'm with you on the BB addiction - so glad Sezer went - think I'd quite like 2 faced bitchy grace to go this week

Aggie I'm fit to burst also - feel and look huge - went to a 2nd b-day yesterday and felt like a magnet for ALL the mums there, they were just dying to give me advise/anecdotes about labour/childbirth/bringing up kids etc etc and went on to do just that!! Altho fit to burst don't want the little one out yet as the building site's still not ready so we're telling him to stay put for now.

Had m/w appt this am - all is well but we discussed the fact that may not be able to have my homebirth

Please please purlease can we not have BB invading this thread ..... bad enough its everywhere else ...... i truly wish it would crash and burn ....... arghhhhhh

have a nice evening ladies and bumps xx

Evening girls

Does anyone else think this thread is getting really long? It's so hard to read back all the posts and i end up leaving people out.

I would start a new one but don't want to be forward lol

I am now 10 sheets of loo roll,what is everyone else measuring?

Had a good weekend,nice weather up here and away in a friends caravan and went to Loudoun castle and all 3 kids(even the 14.5 hormonal ds) enjoyed it and no moans or groans.Was nice cos ther was some scary rides for the bigger ones and small ones for dd(nearly 2) as well.

Deblaca why may you not be able to have your homebirth? I am now in the same position as baby is still breech so not long to turn now.

Will be doing ecv if i'm offered that and pray i can avoid a c/s if poss.

Was checking diary and realised i have 6 weeks left to work.Wish mums would organise alternative childcare for sooner but no chance.So not only will i be ready to pop,and have my dd to cope with but also other peoples kids.I will be bloody knackered!!!!

Ok moan over,off to feed my lovely kids.
Take care all
xx