Graduated Elderberries (numero 3)

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Welcome back oh graduated elderberries. Let us discuss the delights of being over-30 first-timers with google obsessions

I am going to a wedding at 39+3 I am looking forward to getting a nice outfit from a camping shop.

Brave same here with bodyhair, I don't have that much to start with, but it has almost disappeared. Another thing I'm not complaining about.
And DSis sent me several pairs of trousers and skirts from US, from this range:
www.motherhood.com/maternity/secret-fit-belly.asp
Lot of the over-belly bottoms tend to be bulky and/or fall down, but those are very nice, can totally recommend.

Mmmm fizz, well you could have half a glass? Stupidly, although I've probably only had 4 small glasses of low alcohol wine during my entire pregnancy, now I'm not allowed just in case it breaks my liver any more, I desperately want an ice cold beer, just a little one, sigh, must be the sunshine.
In other news, the whole attic conversion thing is going a bit tits up, not unexpected on my part. We had the 'stairs' man come over who told OH the stairs can't go exactly where he thought, they need to go about two feet to the left. Sounds nothing but actually means they will cut the box room in half rendering it completely unusable for anything at all. So we've basically got to remodel the entire upstairs layout and move all of the walls around. The baby is due in less than ten weeks. Possibly a lot less. I now expect tone living ins building site until 2015.

I am still outwardly remarkably calm about these developments but it's with teeth gritted so hard I'm going to need major dental work and really, I desperately want to scream like a fishwife at him 'I fucking to you so you fucking idiot!' Whilst beating him to death with a blunt object. Perhaps THAT is why I really fancy that ice cold beer after all!

Oh purple what a nightmare We awoke to rain pouring through the roof this morning, but at least all I had to do was call a builder, who came straight over. They're liable for any damage so it's easy to be calm! But if DP was doing it - well, suffice to say, I think you're a saint for being so calm about it all. I guess that ultimately though, the baby will come when it wants to (or needs to) and the loft will be done when it's done. No point stressing about what you can't change? I would be a right state though so just ignore my laid back attitude there!

Oh, and I will indeed be having half a glass of fizz. And I can't wait!

Oh purple that is a nightmare!! Just one thing - we had our surveyor over to look at our house recently (we're getting an extension built asap and I am really, REALLY dreading it) and we thought we might as well ask about the loft extension as we might get that done in a few years. Anyway he said we couldn't have a loft extension without losing half of the box bedroom, as the stairs would cut down into it. However our neighbours have just got their loft done (exactly the same house layout) and the stairs come down literally really neatly just outside the room, it's been done really well, so they have kept that bedroom. Is it worth getting a second opinion? Maybe not, but thought I'd mention it. Worryingly that surveyor is the one commissioned for our extension and he was wrong about the loft/stairs situ!

Oh and no fizz for me - am too paranoid and half a glass would only give me more of a taste for it! I'll make up for it around xmas!

Tbh I think the joiner is right, I've been saying to OH ever since he started this crazy bloody idea 'are you SURE the stairs will go there?' Argh! I feel actually violent, I wasn't worried if the attic wasn't finished as we still at least had out current bedroom which is relatively unscathed but if he's got to piss about moving stud walls it will be chaos. On the plus side (desperately trying to be positive here but actually boiling with impotent rage) if we,be for to move all the walls anyway we might steal some space from one of the bedrooms so we can fit a bath in our bathroom. Pfff I don't know about the wisdom of it all, the two double rooms are going to end up smaller (much smaller in one case) the box room is going to end up a ridiculous L shape and the attic isn't huge anyway. I wish he'd never bloody started it and I told him that at the time.

And another thing! I just changed the kids beds (because obviously even though they're not my bloody kids its my job because I'm the bloody unpaid skivvy) and one of them has spilt what looks like an entire glass of come all over the bed, probably weeks ago and not told me, they're bloody 13 and 15! you'd think they could be responsible. ARGH! Off to slam doors and vacuum violently.

Ahem, sorry, fat fingers and ragey typing make many mistakes. And it should say 'Coke' that they spilt

Oh no Purple what chaos! No wonder you want that beer... Sending a magic wand and a can of Bass Shandy in your direction...

I had half a plastic champagne flute glass of prosecco on the train to London the other day. Was very nice. Followed by lots of orange juice, so didn't even feel guilty, for once...

purple that is the funniest typo ever! Hilarious. And a whole glass full as well!

Bloody auto correct I'm sure my iPhone does it on purpose to humiliate me. It made me genuinely lol when I saw it though. Teenagers eh!

Eek purple dreading my building work even more! I'm meant to be super healthy and pregnant so am NOT liking the sound of dust, having to stay with in laws, and trying to eat well without a kitchen! DH is really excited about it though and yes, it will look great when it's done. DH is already in trouble with me though as he asked for 4m on the planning permission, more than we actually want to go (3 or 3.5, max). His thinking: ask for more as they may knock it back a bit. The reality: neighbours on both sides have complained to the council, including the ones also getting an extension with us (sharing a surveyor) about our massive extension which was never actually going out that far anyway. And the planning permission is now taking ages longer and not approved yet. MIL said at this rate we will be a building site when baby arrives and do we want to stay with her with the baby when it comes home! I told DH, firmly, that it better be ready before then!

ha didn't spot the typo, hilarious!

Purple I was almost sick imagining a glass of cum

But you do seem to be having all the fun with this pregnancy. Attic situation is a nightmare indeed, your OH better figure it out before the baby arrives.

Don't change the beds. You will have a newborn soon, you won't have the time and energy to be a full time servant to two teenagers (and your OH, by the sound of it). Of course they are old enough to change their own beds and do a lot more around the house - you're pregnant and need to take it easy!

Lol x-posts! A glass of cum! I raised an eyebrow at that, trying to think how much effort it would take to generate that amount!

Bleurgh!!!

I'm never going to live that one down am I?

Absolutely loving that auto correct Purple ! Although people in my office are demanding to know what I am laughing about. I agree with Hazle, at that age they can change their own beds while you rest your hips.

So glad I am not having these loft conversion and extension nightmares. You all have my sympathies.

Yes, I'm going to be having stern words with all three of them this weekend (stepson, nephew AND OH) and I'm washing the bedding but making them put it back on, I'm so not trying to crawl around a top bunk trying to put the bottom sheet on the size I am!

Right off for lunch with a friend so I can rant at her and give you all a break from my moaning!

Have a nice lunch Purple fingers crossed you don't repeat your error in the cafe though...

Yes, have a lovely lunch. And thanks for keeping us amused this morning!

Urm, right ankle really swollen, have creases on the top of my foot where it meets my leg as it's so swollen. My ankles were the only part of me to ever be properly and constantly thin, always said that my teeny (for my height) ankles and my wrists were a sign of a skinny bird desperately trying to get out. Alas, no more....

janey are you still being checked for pre-eclampsia? Have they done your protein/bp again lately?

janey are you wearing support stockings? I wear either those or flight socks under my trousers and they really help against the swelling.

then again, I've always had cankles, even when slim, so probably wouldn't notice the swelling that much anyway

No I'm not Hazle - perhaps I'll put some on later. Hadn't crossed my mind! Both ankles were still swollen this morning though, despite having been laid out flat all night.

Alex yes - at least fortnightly. Next appointment on Monday. All was fine this time last week though, suspect it's probably just another bonus of being preggers...